POLITICS

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The government has ordered the immediate suspension of all post-retirement contract appointments for retired public service staff across the country. A directive issued on April 2, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, announced a halt to the granting of such appointments with immediate effect. …

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has submitted her official response to the petitions seeking her removal from office, meeting the deadline set by President John Dramani Mahama. Sources close to the matter confirmed to uniquenewsgh news that the Chief Justice submitted her written response to both the President and the Council …

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has embarked on a three-week medical leave starting April 7, 2025, following her doctor’s recommendation to focus on her health and recovery. Sources at Jubilee House confirmed this development. The Vice President’s leave comes after reports of recent health concerns, which required her to …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has referred former Dome-Kwabenya Lawmaker Sarah Adwoa Safo to its disciplinary committee for violating a recent directive barring members from discussing matters that create disaffection within the party in the media. A statement issued by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong said that following the directives …

Former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Adwoa Safo, has alleged widespread corruption and mismanagement within Ghana’s school feeding programme, which provides meals to students in public schools. Speaking on Wontumi TV on Wednesday, March 19, the former Dome/Kwabenya Member of Parliament urged the government of President John Dramani …

Bokankye D/A Basic School in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District has been closed indefinitely due to landguard threats to teachers and students during school hours. Information received by uniquenewsgh, in the early hours, the supposed land guards fired several warning shots to scare the residents over land litigation, causing teachers …