POLITICS

A video has emerged of the embattled Chairman of the NPP for the Ashanti Region, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, in a hale and hearty mood. The embattled regional chairman was released yesterday after meeting a 50 million bail condition by EOCO after spending five days in their custody. While in custody, …

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has been released by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.   Chairman Wontumi, as he is popularly known, left the premises of the security agency accompanied by his lawyers. The party official told …

  The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has urgently summoned Sammy Gyamfi, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, following the widespread circulation of a video showing him handing over an undisclosed amount of money, reportedly in US dollars, to evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng, also known as …

A heated dispute has unfolded at the Obuasi Municipal Assembly following the appointment of two individuals, Perpetual Koomsom and Akayo Akumboa Ernest, to the same position as National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) director. The controversy stems from alleged factional affiliations, with Koomsom believed to be associated with former Obuasi West …

The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking to overturn the results of the 2024 parliamentary elections in three constituencies.   The NDC had filed petitions contesting the outcomes in Ahafo Ano South West, Obuasi East, and Ahafo Ano North, arguing that …

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. …