Counsel for former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, Nii Ayikoi Otoo, says the ECOWAS Court’s refusal to grant an interim injunction against the investigative committee does not affect the core case challenging her removal from office. Speaking to JoyNews on Wednesday, November 19, Otoo clarified that the ruling dealt only with a preliminary application and does not alter the human rights case Justice Torkornoo has filed before the regional court. Justice Torkornoo petitioned the ECOWAS Court, alleging violations of her right to a fair hearing under Ghana’s 1992 Constitution and the ECOWAS Court Protocol of 1991. The Deputy…
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The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has gone back to the High Court with a fresh request seeking tougher bail terms for former BOST Managing Director, Edwin Provencal—just days after his legal team succeeded in getting his bail reduced from GH¢60 million to GH¢30 million with two sureties. Provencal was arrested on Monday, November 10, at Kotoka International Airport while preparing to travel to Mozambique. He is currently under investigation for allegedly causing financial loss to the state. EOCO initially granted him a GH¢60 million administrative bail, but his lawyers petitioned the High Court for a variation, leading to…
President John Dramani Mahama has introduced a new policy that grants foreign service officers returning from international postings a waiver on import duties and taxes for one vehicle. He announced the initiative on Tuesday, November 19, while commissioning 11 newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners. President Mahama explained that the policy forms part of broader government efforts to boost the foreign service and improve the performance of Ghana’s missions worldwide. “We understand that our diplomats need strong support in order to carry out their duties effectively. That is why the cabinet has approved improved conditions of service for all Ghanaian…
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana is urging authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the alleged phantom imports cited in the 2026 Budget, stressing that the figures must be properly understood to avoid unfairly accusing legitimate importers. Executive Secretary of the Association, Samson Asaki Awingobit, acknowledged that the data presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is concerning, but noted that the numbers alone do not prove any illegal activity. He insisted that the matter demands a deeper national inquiry. Speaking to Citi Business News, he stated, “The Minister’s announcement is worrying, but with my experience in…
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has claimed that President John Dramani Mahama is delivering better economic management than former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Speaking to the press on Wednesday, November 19, he stated, “I can say confidently that President Mahama is handling the economy more effectively than Nana Addo Dankwa did during his time in office.” He pointed to stronger debt management as one of the major areas where the current government has surpassed the previous administration. “We have clearly shown better control and management of the country’s debt. If you doubt it, refer to Akufo-Addo’s own remarks—he admitted that…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified reports suggesting that INTERPOL removed a red notice alert issued against former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the OSP described the reports as “borne of mischief and misinformation.” The statement comes after media outlets claimed that INTERPOL had withdrawn the red notice following investigations into the circumstances surrounding the OSP’s request, despite the fact that no formal charges have been filed against Mr. Ofori-Atta. The OSP explained that in October 2025, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files notified Ghanaian authorities…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo’s application seeking temporary prohibition orders to halt the work of the committee that investigated her removal from office. The Court also rejected a preliminary objection from the Government of Ghana, which argued that the regional court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case. Justice Torkonoo applied after President John Dramani Mahama constituted a committee chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang to inquire into matters that eventually led to her removal and the swearing-in of her successor, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. In its ruling on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the…
Member of Parliament for Effia, Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, has called for an immediate reassessment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that the institution has failed to demonstrate its value since its establishment. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, November 19, the Effia MP stated that the OSP, led by Kissi Agyebeng, has not successfully prosecuted any major case that delivers tangible benefits to Ghanaians, raising concerns about its effectiveness. “The Office of the Special Prosecutor has to be re-examined, and it has to be done as quickly as possible. The OSP is struggling to find…
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to what he described as Ghana’s long-standing family and moral values, insisting that gender is determined at birth and that the family remains the foundation of the nation. Addressing leaders of the Christian Council of Ghana when they paid a courtesy call on him in Accra on Tuesday November 18, President Mahama stated clearly that his position aligns with that of the Christian Council of Ghana on matters relating to family and social values. “A person’s gender is determined at birth, and the family is the foundation of our nation. That is…
President John Dramani Mahama says his administration is awaiting the outcome of a forensic audit into the National Cathedral project before determining the way forward, stressing the need for transparency, national consultation, and a realistic cost structure. This followed a courtesy call by the Christian Council at the Jubilee House, where the Council urged the government to renew its commitment to completing the cathedral under a more accountable and inclusive framework. The Council, led by Vice Chairman Rev. Enoch Thompson, acknowledged Ghana’s current economic challenges but maintained that a properly managed cathedral project could become a lasting spiritual and cultural…