The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in two separate operations has arrested two British nationals at the Kotoka International Airport after intercepting a large consignment of suspected illicit drugs (Cannabis) concealed in their luggage. The suspects arrived in Ghana aboard an Emirates Airlines flight from Thailand when NACOC officers, acting on intelligence, flagged them for inspection. A thorough search revealed a total of 90 vacuum-sealed slabs in their possession. Sixty of the slabs weighed 32.89 kilograms, while an additional 30 slabs weighed 33.44 kilograms, bringing the total haul to over 66 kilograms. The substances have been secured as evidence and are…
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President John Dramani Mahama has described the recommendations put forward by the Constitutional Review Committee as bold and transformative, arguing that they are necessary steps to strengthen Ghana’s democratic system. Addressing the gathering after receiving the committee’s final report in Accra on Monday, December 22, the President acknowledged that while some of the proposals may appear radical, they are essential for improving governance and rebuilding public trust in democratic institutions. He observed that democratic decline in parts of the subregion makes it even more important for Ghana to modernise its constitutional framework. “Many of the recommendations you have presented are…
The Constitutional Review Committee has recommended increasing the length of a presidential term from four to five years as part of broader proposals aimed at improving governance stability and ensuring continuity in national policymaking. The committee’s chairman, Prof Prempeh, revealed this on Monday, December 22, during the formal presentation of the committee’s report to President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House. While the detailed justification for the recommendation has not yet been released publicly, Prof Prempeh explained that the proposal seeks to give presidents sufficient time to formulate, implement and entrench long-term development policies without being constrained by frequent…
An Accra High Court (Human Rights Division) has placed a perpetual injunction on freelance investigative journalist Innocent Samuel Appiah, restraining him from publishing or disseminating allegations against a private individual, Cynthia Adjei, after finding that such publications would violate her constitutional right to privacy. The court, presided over by Justice Nana Brew, also awarded GH¢10,000 in costs against the journalist. The ruling bars Mr Appiah from making any investigative publications, commentary, or references—directly or indirectly—relating to the subject matter of the case across both traditional and digital media platforms. Court’s Reasoning In delivering the judgment, Justice Brew acknowledged that press…
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has been reported to the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) over allegations of discriminatory and conflicted handling of ex-gratia payments to Article 71 officeholders. The petition was filed by Wilberforce Asare, a Ghanaian citizen and broadcast journalist, who accuses the Finance Minister of authorising ex-gratia payments to the Speaker and Members of Parliament, including himself, while allegedly excluding individuals who served in the executive arm of government, the Judiciary, and the Council of State. According to the complainant, Dr. Forson’s actions amount to conflict of interest, discrimination, unfair…
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that Percival Kofi Akpalu of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) and other suspects will be formally charged for forgery, stealing, and money laundering in connection with alleged financial impropriety involving a COCOBOD feeder roads contract. Addressing the press, Dr. Ayine said the case emerged after the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) flagged suspicious transactions on an account belonging to Pomaa Universal Ghana Limited, a company linked to Mr. Akpalu, and subsequently filed a Suspicious Transaction Report with First Bank Ghana Limited. “Following the report, the Economic and Organised Crime…
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that the government will prosecute Wontumi Farms and its directors over an alleged GH₵24.2 million fraud involving the Ghana EXIM Bank. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, December 22, Dr. Ayine said investigations have uncovered evidence of forgery, defrauding by false pretences, and causing financial loss to the state. According to the Attorney-General, Wontumi Farms and its Chief Executive Officer allegedly submitted forged documents to mislead EXIM Bank into believing the company had fulfilled conditions attached to a loan facility. “These are not mere breaches of contract,”…
The Dormaahene and President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr Nana Freduah Agyemang Badu II, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to pursue accountability — including possible prosecutions — over suspected corruption linked to the National Cathedral project. He made the call during the President’s visit to the Bono Region for a sod-cutting ceremony marking the start of major road construction under the government’s Big Push programme. Speaking to attendees, the Court of Appeal judge noted that corruption was a major concern for voters and a key reason many Ghanaians supported President Mahama. He stressed…
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the Ministry of Finance to disburse GH¢1 billion to contractors who have not been paid by the state since 2017, with the payments scheduled to be completed before Christmas. The directive was announced on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Sunyani–Atronie–Acherensua Road Project in the Bono Region. The project forms part of the government’s flagship Big Push infrastructure initiative. According to the President, the funds will be used to clear outstanding payments for certified works already completed by contractors. He explained that ongoing audits will determine eligibility to ensure that…
The President of Ghana, HE John Dramani Mahama on Sunday, December 21, 2025 embark on what will be describe as a historic sod-cutting exercise for the Bono Region. The sod-cutting exercise will be held at Watchman, a suburb of Sunyani, on the Atronie – Kenyase road at 9:00 am. President Mahama in October 2025, launched the ”Big Push” agenda which aims at transforming Ghana’s major road network infrastructure. The Bono Region is privilege to benefit from a number of road projects under the ”Big Push” and these roads include; Sunyani Inner/Outer Ring Road, Catholic University – Alaska Road, Berekum -…