The minority in Parliament has strongly criticized President John Dramani Mahama following his decision to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing the move as ‘tyranny’ and a deviation from good governance. The suspension comes after a prima facie case was established in relation to three petitions calling for the chief …
Read More »A YOUNG LADY AT HER 20s MURDERED, DUMPED BY ROADSIDE
A gruesome discovery was made at Tanoso Dominase in the Atwima Nwabiagya South district just this morning, where a young lady, believed to be in her 20s and known as Maa Abena, was found brutally murdered and dumped by the roadside. According to an eyewitness, the victim was a resident. …
Read More »GHANA ARMED FORCES CONDUCTS CORDON AND SEARCH IN BAWKU
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in its efforts to assist the civil authorities to maintain law and order in Bawku and its environs, has intensified operations in response to ongoing clashes and intermittent gunfire in the area. As part of these efforts, troops have conducted a series of cordon and …
Read More »TWO BOYS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH MURDER CASE OF SOLDIERS
The Boamang Police Command has arrested two suspects, Solomon Owusu, alias “Company Hero,” and Sumaila Yahaya, alias “Royal,” in connection with the murder of Foster Afrifa. The victim was stabbed to death on April 21, 2024, at Akom following a brief misunderstanding. One suspect, Kassim Ashiru, was initially arrested and …
Read More »POLICE RESHUFFLE COMMANDERS IN GALAMSEY AREAS AS IT INTENSIFIES ITS WAR ON ILLEGAL MINING ACTIVITIES
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, in keeping with his promise to wage a relentless war on illegal mining activities (galamsey), has reshuffled police commanders in galamsey-prone areas. This is said to be the first phase of the reshuffle exercise, as many more are expected to follow to …
Read More »Justice Baffoe-Bonnie expected to act as Chief Justice – Martin Kpebu
Private Legal Practitioner Martin Kpebu has said per the constitution the most senior Supreme Court Justice will act as Chief Justice following the suspension of Gertrude Torkonoo. President John Dramani Mahama has, under Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, determined that a prima …
Read More »Mahama suspends Chief Justice after setting up committee to probe petitions
President John Mahama has suspended the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo. This follows the establishment of a committee to investigate petitions against the top judicial official. The move, announced in a statement from the Presidency, complies with constitutional provisions and follows consultations with the Council of State. The President cited Article …
Read More »KMA Liases With Ghana Prison Service To Explore Strategic Partnership for Sanitation and City Order
Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, Mayor of Kumasi, together with key management members of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), has paid a working visit to the Regional Command of the Ghana Prison Service for a collaborative partnership on how to deal with sanitation issues. The purpose of the visit was to …
Read More »Consumer Protection Agency calls for suspension of utility tariff hikes
The Consumer Protection Agency has called on the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to immediately halt its planned utility tariff adjustments, scheduled to take effect on May 2, 2025. The CPA argues that the tariff hike is premature and lacks the consultation and consumer representation required by law. According to …
Read More »Asantehene to resume mediation of Bawku conflict on April 28
The Manhyia Palace has announced that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, will resume his mediation efforts to address the ongoing Bawku crisis. According to a press release issued on April 15, 2025, the mediation sessions will take place from April 28 to May 1, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace …
Read More »