President Mahama to host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on official visit to Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ghana for a two-day official visit from Wednesday, July 2 to Thursday, July 3, 2025. The visit, announced by the Presidency, marks a significant milestone in Ghana-India relations, being the first by an Indian Prime Minister in recent years. A statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu described...
Ayariga dispels reports of mass BoG dismissals, says affected staff were on probation
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has dismissed claims circulating about the termination of over 100 employees at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), clarifying that the individuals in question were not permanent staff but probationary workers whose initial contracts had expired. Addressing Parliament on Friday, June 27, Ayariga explained that the employees were part of a cohort hired during the closing months...
AMA District Court issues first conviction, targets Public Health Offences
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) District Court, commissioned recently to support enforcement of city by-laws, has issued its first ruling — convicting a food vendor for violating public health standards. Juliet Mettle was sentenced on Tuesday, June 24, after pleading guilty to two charges: operating a food business without subjecting her staff to mandatory medical screening, and preparing meals in...
Minority demands Mahama and AG break silence on CJ allegations
The Minority in Parliament is urging President John Mahama and Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine to publicly respond to serious allegations made by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo during her recent press briefing. Addressing the public for the first time since her suspension, Chief Justice Torkornoo raised alarms over what she described as procedural irregularities, violations of her fundamental rights,...
Volta Region NPP grassroots declare support for Bryan Acheampong ahead of 2028 elections
A coalition of grassroots members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Volta Region has thrown its weight behind Dr. Bryan Acheampong as the party’s ideal presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections. The endorsement came through a joint press release issued by a group comprising Polling Station Executives, Electoral Area Coordinators, and Constituency-level leaders. The group praised Dr....
Asiedu Nketia urges decoupling of AG and Justice Minister roles to bolster anti-corruption drive
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called for a constitutional amendment to separate the functions of the Attorney-General from those of the Minister for Justice, describing the current arrangement as a major impediment to Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts. Addressing participants at an Anti-Corruption Summit in Accra on Thursday, Mr. Asiedu Nketia criticised the legal framework...
Parliament to implement 24-Hour economy policy as part of National rollout
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has announced that the 24-hour economy policy will be introduced within the Parliamentary Service, marking the start of a broader national effort to increase productivity and combat unemployment. The initiative comes in response to concerns over the increasing workload among parliamentary staff, particularly following the House’s recent adjustment to its sitting time from 10:00 a.m....
Mpx cases now 119 as two new cases reported
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed two new cases of Mpox in the country, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 119 as of June 22, 2025. In its latest update, the GHS reported that no new deaths have been recorded, with the overall death toll remaining at zero. Health officials also noted that there are currently no...
Bridget Otoo Appointed Staffer at Office of the President
Broadcast journalist and media personality Bridget Otoo has been appointed as a Staffer at the Office of the President by President John Dramani Mahama. Bridget Otoo is widely recognized for her impactful presence in Ghana’s media space. As a seasoned freelance journalist, she has consistently used her platform to advocate for social justice, good governance, and political accountability. Beyond journalism, Otoo...
“We hope to reduce corruption to the bearest minimum, making it unattractive to all” – Bright Ofori
The Bright Future Alliance has successfully hosted the African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit in Accra, assembling key political, academic and civil society voices to discuss lasting strategies for combating corruption and strengthening democratic governance across the continent. The first edition of the summit was anchored on the theme "Breaking the chains of Corruption: Empowering the next generation for a brighter...
