Arise Ghana pickets at U.S Embassy to demand Ofori-Atta’s return
Members of the pressure group, Arise Ghana picketed at the US Embassy in Accra on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to demand the return of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana so he can face justice. Arise Ghana protesters gathered outside the embassy, demanded that responsibility be upheld without exception and urged U.S. authorities to […]
“Ghana Standards Authority denies GH¢6 increment in cement prices”
The Ghana Standards Authority has dismissed as false a notice circulating on social media claiming that the price of cement would increase by ¢6 per bag from Monday, January 19, 2026, providing temporary relief to contractors, developers and players across the construction value chain. According to the Authority, no directive has been issued to adjust […]
Constitutional Review Committee proposes 5-year presidential term
The Constitutional Review Committee has proposed an extension of the presidential term of office from four years to five years, as part of recommendations aimed at strengthening governance and policy continuity. The Chairman of the committee, Prof Prempeh, disclosed this on Monday, December 22, when the committee formally presented its work to the President at […]
Parliament approves GH₵357 billion budget for 2026
Parliament has given its approval for the government to spend GH₵357 billion in the 2026 fiscal year, following the passage of the Appropriation Number Two Bill, 2025. The approval enables the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund and other public accounts to execute its expenditure plans, starting January 1, 2026. A significant portion […]
No gains for Ghana in revised Lithium agreement -Minority
The Minority Caucus has raised concerns over Ghana’s Barari DV lithium agreement, describing the current framework as a missed opportunity to secure stronger benefits from the country’s emerging green minerals sector. Speaking at a Press conference, Kwaku Ampratwum Sarpong, Ranking Member of the Committee on Lands and Natural Resources, said Ghana’s effective benefit under the […]
Asantehene advises Avoka to be mindful his comments on Bawku conflict
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised former Zebilla Member of Parliament, Cletus Avoka, to exercise restraint in his public statements on the Bawku conflict, emphasising that reckless remarks could threaten the fragile peace process. On Tuesday, December 16, as he presented the Bawku Mediation Report to President John Dramani Mahama, the Asantehene stressed […]
President Mahama pledges definitive position on Bawku Mediation Report within 24 hours
Government has committed to issuing its definitive position on the Bawku Peace Mediation Report within the next 24 hours. President John Mahama announced today at the official presentation ceremony by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The President made the pledge in his address following the symbolic handover of the report by the King, who […]
Bawku conflict mediation report must bind all parties – Asantehene
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged that the report on the mediation of the Bawku conflict should be binding on all parties involved. Presenting the mediation report to President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, December 16, at the Jubilee House, as part of efforts to secure lasting peace in the area, Otumfuo clarified […]
Asantehene presents Bawku conflict mediation report to President Mahama
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has formally presented the Bawku Peace Mediation Report to President John Mahama. The move is aimed at fostering lasting peace in the troubled township. Presenting the mediation report to President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, December 16, at the Jubilee House, as part of efforts to secure […]
Petition for removal of Justice Yoni Kulendi dismissed
President John Dramani Mahama, acting on the advice of the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has dismissed a petition seeking the removal of Justice Yonny Kulendi from office as a Justice of the Supreme Court. The decision is contained in a letter dated 4 December 2025, signed by Dr Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, […]
