National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has reminded party members that the government’s ability to retain power will depend solely on its commitment to deliver on the promises made to Ghanaians during the 2024 campaign. Speaking in Hohoe as part of his “Thank You Tour” of the Volta Region on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Mr. Asiedu Nketia urged unity within the party and called on members to put aside internal disagreements over appointments to focus on national development. “The quest for appointment accompanied by some amount of struggle — there were struggles about who should…
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Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has urged government to implement firm safeguards to protect local industries under the zero-tariff trade arrangement with China. Speaking on Joy FM’s Newsnight on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Prof. Quartey welcomed the initiative but warned that without strict regulation, the policy could expose Ghana’s markets to a flood of cheap and substandard imports that could cripple domestic production. “The fact that there is zero tariff doesn’t mean we should allow cheap, low-quality products to enter our market,” he cautioned. “We have…
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has announced that the Government of Ghana will bear the full cost of burial for the victims of the Volta Lake boat disaster, which claimed 15 lives, including 11 children, and will provide support to help survivors rebuild their livelihoods. Leading a government delegation to the Krachi West District on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and assured the affected families that the government stands firmly with them during this difficult time. “Government will bear the cost of burial of the victims and we will provide rapid support…
Former Subin Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Works and Housing, Eugene Boakye Antwi, has officially declared his intention to contest the position of General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), pledging to rebuild, reform, and reignite the party into a stronger, more disciplined, and results-driven organization. Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Mr. Boakye Antwi said his decision was driven by a deep conviction to restore efficiency and unity within the NPP, which he described as having become “weak and disconnected” in recent years. “I am contesting for the General Secretary position…
Ghana’s innovative approach to natural resource governance took centre stage at a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C., on October 14, 2025, where finance ministers from five African countries hailed the country’s GOLDBOD model as a continental benchmark for resource-led economic transformation. The ministers commended Ghana for demonstrating how transparent, well-structured, and locally driven resource management can drive sustainable growth while reducing dependency on external financing. The GOLDBOD (Ghana Gold Board) initiative, launched under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, seeks to formalize and regulate the small-scale mining sector, improve revenue mobilisation, and ensure that the benefits of gold production are equitably…
The Member of Parliament for Jirapa, Hon. Clitus Seidu Dapila, has been officially sworn into office as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). In a statement following the ceremony, Hon. Dapila described the appointment as both an honour and a privilege, expressing his commitment to work with his colleagues on the Board to advance NEDCo’s mandate of delivering affordable, reliable, and accessible electricity to customers across the northern part of Ghana. “With a clear mandate to distribute affordable, reliable and accessible electricity to its customers, my colleagues and I are determined to…
Ghana’s decentralisation agenda is set for a major breakthrough as the government allocates GH₵25 million to each Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assembly (MMDA) — the largest single transfer in the country’s local governance history. Announcing the initiative, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, said the unprecedented disbursement aims to empower local authorities to accelerate grassroots development, create jobs, and strengthen fiscal autonomy at the district level. The Minister emphasised that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader commitment to inclusive development and fiscal decentralisation, ensuring that every community benefits from national resources. “This historic…
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has called on boards of public and private institutions to embrace generational and ethical governance to safeguard national projects from political interference. Speaking at the National Boardroom Governance 2025 Conference in Accra on Tuesday, October 14, Mr. Debrah cautioned that weak boardroom practices could lead to reputational harm, legal challenges, and financial instability. “When boardrooms think generationally, the present becomes the foundation, not the finish line. We must, however, acknowledge the realities before us. Boards today operate in an environment of heightened public scrutiny, fast-changing markets, and tightened regulations,” he said. He emphasised that the…
The Madina District Court has discontinued the prosecution of a suspect in the murder case of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, following a directive from the Attorney General’s Office. Ahmed Suale, a key member of the Tiger Eye P.I. investigative team, was shot and killed in January 2019 by unknown assailants. His killing drew widespread condemnation and calls for justice, but the case has since made little progress. The suspect, Daniel Owusu Koranteng, was arrested and charged with murder and abetment of murder in connection with the incident. However, during Tuesday’s sitting on October 14, 2025, the prosecutor, Chief Inspector Nana…
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that Cabinet has approved the absorption of 6,200 teachers who have been working for more than eight months without receiving their salaries. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, Mr. Iddrisu said the decision followed a petition submitted by the affected teachers to the Ministry of Education regarding their prolonged unpaid service. “A few weeks ago, myself and the Chief Director received a petition from some teachers who were unhappy with the government over their unending work for a number of months without their pay,” he said. “I’m happy to announce that…