IGP orders release of Kwahu queen mother, launches probe into police operation
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has ordered the immediate release of the Queen Mother of Kwahu, Nana Adwoa Gyamfua III, following a controversial dawn police operation that triggered tension in the Kwahu Traditional Area on Monday. In a statement, the Ghana Police Service said the IGP has also directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) […]
2026 Budget must be roadmap for self-reliance – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has delivered a powerful and critical assessment of the proposed 2026 Budget Statement, cautioning that the fiscal plan must serve as the primary catalyst for fundamentally transforming Ghana’s economy and dismantling the nation’s reliance on perpetual external financial support. Speaking at a crucial Post-Budget Workshop in Accra on Saturday, […]
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie approve as Ghana’s new Chief Justice
Parliament has approved Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the Chief Justice of Ghana following his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, November 10. His approval on Thursday, November 13, comes after the Committee, by a majority decision, recommended the adoption of the report on the vetting of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice. “The […]
Mahama visits 37 Military Hospital following El-Wak stampede that claimed 6 lives
President John Mahama has visited the 37 Military Hospital in Accra to obtain further information regarding the tragic stampede that occurred on Wednesday, November 12, during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, the acting Defence Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, and other government officials accompanied […]
Six dead in El-Wak Stadium stampede during military recruitment
At least six people have been reported dead following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, during an ongoing military recruitment exercise. Reports indicate that thousands of young Ghanaians had thronged the stadium in a desperate bid to secure enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The large […]
Z-9 helicopter crash: Key recommendations from Investigative Team
The committee investigating the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including senior government officials, has recommended urgent safety upgrades and the modernisation of the Ghana Air Force fleet to prevent future accidents. Presenting the findings of the Investigative Committee on Tuesday, November 11, Captain (Rtd) Paul Forjoe, the committee highlighted the need […]
Z-9 helicopter was airworthy but lacked additional safety enhancements – Capt. Forjoe
The final report on the August 6 helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two ministers of state, has confirmed that the Z-9 aircraft involved was serviceable and airworthy at the time of the incident. However, investigators say the absence of certain critical safety systems may have reduced the crew’s situational awareness during the flight. […]
Move elections to November to allow time for petitions — Baffoe-Bonnie proposes
Chief Justice Nominee, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has proposed that Ghana’s general elections be held on November 7 instead of the traditional December 7, to allow sufficient time for election petitions to be heard and determined before the inauguration of a new government. He made the comments during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November […]
NPP minority Mps boycotts vetting of Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
The vetting process for the next Chief Justice of Ghana was thrown into controversy today after the Minority Caucus in Parliament announced its rejection of the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie and abstained from participating in the vetting proceedings. The decision to boycott the process was announced by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin following hours of […]
Gov’t to hold state funeral for Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings on November 28
The Government of Ghana, under the auspices of President John Mahama, has announced plans to hold a state funeral for the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Independence Square in Accra. In a statement signed by the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, […]
