The Office of the Special Prosecutor has officially charged former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML), and six others for corruption and corruption-related offences. In all, there are 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences. The other accused are Ernest Darko Akore, aged 67, Chef de Cabinet to the Minister of Finance, Emmanuel Kofi Nti (66), former Commissioner-General of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (64), former Commissioner-General of GRA. The rest are Isaac Crentsil (63), former Commissioner of the Customs Division of GRA, Kwadwo Damoah (65), former Commissioner of the Customs Division of GRA, Evans Adusei…
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Newly sworn-in Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has underscored the need for a judicial system that is independent, impartial, and accessible to every citizen—especially the weak and vulnerable. Speaking at his swearing-in ceremony on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Jubilee House in Accra, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stressed that the judiciary must remain a pillar of fairness and must never be swayed by political or economic influence. “Our judiciary must be independent, impartial, and accessible. It must not serve the powerful or the connected at the expense of the weak and the vulnerable. It must resist any incursions on its…
Newly sworn-in Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has pledged to uphold the rule of law and safeguard the constitutional principles that underpin Ghana’s democracy. Speaking at his swearing-in ceremony on Monday, November 17, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie reaffirmed his commitment to protecting judicial independence and ensuring the judiciary operates free from political or external interference. He assured President John Dramani Mahama and the nation that he would faithfully discharge his duties in accordance with the Constitution. “Mr. President, in accepting this office, I give my solemn word that I will uphold the rule of law, respect the separation of powers,…
President John Dramani Mahama has charged newly sworn-in Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to uphold a justice system that serves all citizens equally, warning against any drift toward favouring the wealthy or the politically powerful. Speaking at his swearing-in ceremony on Monday, November 17, the President said the judiciary must remain a strong defender of human rights, civil liberties, and fairness. “I trust that under your stewardship, the Judiciary will ensure the protection of human rights and civil liberties, and that the justice system is not tilted in favour of the wealthy or powerful,” President Mahama stated. He urged the Chief…
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to protecting the independence of Ghana’s judiciary, describing it as a constitutional safeguard vital to the country’s democratic system. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Jubilee House, President Mahama underscored the importance of maintaining a balanced relationship among the three arms of government. He noted that while the executive, legislature and judiciary each operate independently, they must work together toward national development. “The strength of our democracy depends on the delicate yet essential balance of powers among the…
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak says Ghana would require more than 100,000 additional personnel across its security services to meet global standards, but current budget constraints make such recruitment impossible. Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Monday, November 17, the Minister said the ideal staffing estimates are based on international benchmarks compared to Ghana’s existing manpower levels. He broke down the numbers as follows: Ghana Police Service: 33,000 needed Ghana Immigration Service: 12,000 needed Ghana National Fire Service: 22,000 needed Ghana Prisons Service: 12,000 needed He noted that cumulatively, Ghana would need over 100,000 new officers to reach…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Assin Breku has been thrown into mourning following the death of its Ninkyiso Polling Station Chairman, Yahya, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorbike accident. The tragic incident occurred on Friday, November 14, while the party executive was attending a campaign event organised for NPP flagbearer hopeful Bryan Acheampong. Yahya was riding a motorbike alongside the constituency’s Nasara Coordinator, Vilinke Mohammed, when a speeding motorbike reportedly crashed into theirs. The victims were rushed to St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Assin Fosu for emergency care. Despite efforts by medical personnel, Yahya passed away on…
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has dismissed media reports alleging that it incurred losses exceeding GH¢3 billion in its first year of operations, labelling the claims as “false” and “deliberately contrived.” The rebuttal follows a publication by Accra-based Asaase Radio suggesting that the state gold aggregator was operating at a massive financial loss. In a statement issued on Monday, November 17, 2025, GoldBod said the report was not only inaccurate but intended to undermine the institution’s progress and contributions to Ghana’s economic stability. “The publication under reference is entirely false and deliberately contrived to undermine the successes and significant contributions…
The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka-Mubarak, has assured Ghanaians that this year’s recruitment into the country’s security agencies will be conducted with utmost transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to merit. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Friday, November 14, the Minister emphasized that the government is committed to eliminating favouritism, political interference, and the use of unauthorised protocol lists. He said the objective is to ensure that every qualified Ghanaian has an equal opportunity to serve. According to him, the recruitment process has been strengthened to uphold high ethical standards and promote public trust in the nation’s…
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has called on the government to adopt stronger and more decisive measures in the fight against illegal mining (galamsey), including declaring a state of emergency in communities most affected by the menace. In a communiqué issued at the end of its Annual Plenary Assembly in Damongo in the Savannah Region, the Bishops described the scale of environmental destruction as “a profound moral crisis and a spiritual challenge.” They noted that a synodal Church recognises creation not merely as a resource for exploitation but as “a covenantal partner deserving of respect and care.” Ecological Devastation…