Former Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, has categorically denied allegations of vote buying linked to the recent National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary held in the Ayawaso East constituency. In a statement issued on Saturday, Baba Jamal said his attention had been drawn to an official communiqué from the Presidency announcing […] The post Baba
Legal practitioner and honorary vice president of Imani Ghana, Kofi Bentil, has urged former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, now the flagbearer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), not to replace the current Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, over his loyalty during the NPP presidential primary, describing the Effutu lawmaker as one […] The post Afenyo
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations of widespread inducement and vote buying during the Ayawaso East Parliamentary Primary held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The decision follows an earlier announcement by the party that it would subject the conduct of the primary to internal scrutiny amid growing concerns […] The post NDC
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched sweeping investigations into alleged vote buying and vote selling during both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary, signaling a major crackdown on electoral corruption within Ghana’s political parties. In a statement issued on Saturday, the OSP announced […] The post OSP
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, popularly known as Baba Jamal, from his post as Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The recall follows allegations of voter inducement during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries held today in the Ayawaso East Constituency, in […] The post President
The prediction by Mussa Dankwah, Chief Executive Officer of Global InfoAnalytics, that Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, would lose the NDC parliamentary primary in Ayawaso East has proven inaccurate. Provisional results from Saturday’s closely contested primary showed Baba Jamal securing 431 votes, narrowly defeating Hajia Amina Adam, who polled 399 votes. […] The post Mussah
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched investigations into alleged incidents of vote buying and inducement during its parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency. The primary, organised to select a parliamentary candidate following the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, were contested by Mohammed Ramne, Hajia Amina Adam, Baba Jamal, Dr. Yakubu Azimdow […] The post NDC Probes Alleged Vote Buying in Ayawaso
Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko Esq., Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), has called on African leaders to take urgent and concrete steps toward continental integration. Accordingly, he warned that youth unemployment poses the greatest threat to the continent’s stability and prosperity. He made these comments at the Presidential & Business Leaders’ Dialogue, […] The post Africa’s
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has raised alarm over the growing surge in land compensation claims against the state, describing the situation as a “tsunami” that is putting immense financial pressure on government. According to Dr Ayine, land compensation cases alone are running into billions of Ghana cedis, posing a […] The post Land
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has underscored the growing role of digital finance in driving inclusion and prosperity across Africa, describing it as a critical lifeline for millions of households, small businesses, women and underserved communities. Speaking at the 2026 African Prosperity Dialogue (APD) in Accra, Dr. Asiama said Africa’s […] The post Digital finance has
The Ghana Police Service has warned private security operators and in-house security personnel against the use of unauthorised uniforms, particularly those that resemble the attire of state security agencies. In a public notice issued by the Director-General of Private Security Organisations, the Police said the directive is in accordance with Regulation 12 of the Police […] The post Police
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has strongly criticised government’s plan to rename Kotoka International Airport as Accra International Airport, describing the move as a betrayal of trust, particularly to the people of the Volta Region. Reacting to the announcement from Jubilee House, the Efutu MP questioned whether the decision was taken after […] The post Afenyo
As the government advances its reset agenda to reposition Ghana’s economy for resilience and sustainable growth, prominent public commentator and environmental advocate, Nana Dwomoh Sarpong, has added his voice in strong support of the initiative, urging that its implementation places deliberate emphasis on Ghanaian-led value addition. Speaking in an interview, Nana Sarpong described the reset […] The post Reset
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has mounted strong pressure on the government and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to immediately pay cocoa farmers for beans sold since November 2025, warning that the continued delay is inflicting severe hardship on farming communities and threatening the stability of Ghana’s cocoa industry. Addressing a news conference in Accra […] The post Pay Cocoa Farmers Now -Minority
The flagship policy of the running National Democratic Congress (NDC), the 24-hour economy, has split Parliament into two. Whereas the majority insists it is the game changer for the economic progress of the country, the minority thinks otherwise. During proceedings on Thursday, February 5, 2026 the Bill to establish a 24-hour economy authority was read […] The post Majority, Minority Split Over 24-Hr
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has recorded a strong uptake at its latest short-term securities auction, selling a total of GH¢16.22 billion worth of 14-day BoG bills at Tender 847 held on February 4, 2026. According to the central bank’s official notice to banks and the general public, bids tendered for the 14-day instrument were […] The post BoG Mops Up GH¢16.2bn in 14-Day Bill Auction appeared
The commencement of hardship in Ghana and Africa dated back to our Republican status attainment struggle lead by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President, who successfully wrestled power from our colonial masters and perfectly usurp supreme totalitarian power to himself by leading gorgeous European life-style. Big cars were imported for ministers who lived in huge […] The post Over-Eulogizing
The announcement by the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, that the Jubilee House intends to rename Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport is not a routine administrative decision. It is a profound political statement that exposes how casually this nation is prepared to tamper with its own history. Ghana is not merely debating the name […] The post Editorial:
Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for championing accountability and transparency. Speaking at the Bono Regional House of Chiefs secretariat on Monday, (February 2), Ahmed Ibrahim revealed that the President has directed all appointees, including MMDCEs, to account for their stewardship after one […] The post Non
The Chief Executive Officer of Nadbrown’s Hope Clinic at Takoradi, Dr. Brown Nana Bottah is advocating for the promulgation and swift implementation of an Alcohol Consumption Law in Ghana to avert the damaging effect of alcohol on human health. Speaking on Samreboi-based Green Gold FM, Dr. Brown called on Ghanaian law makers to pass such […] The post Pass Law on Alcohol
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