Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Puamang has announced that the Judiciary has designated three High Courts to exclusively handle cases related to illegal mining, particularly those arising from the operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). Justice Puamang made the disclosure at the Annual Chief Justice’s Mentoring Programme held on Wednesday, December 17. The programme seeks to inculcate justice-centred values in Senior High School students, inspire interest in careers within the judiciary, and prepare future custodians and interpreters of the law. Speaking on the theme “Advocating Greener, Sustainable Justice: The Environment and Justice,” Justice Puamang reaffirmed the Judiciary’s…
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The Minority in Parliament has summoned the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to appear before the House to explain the government’s decision to donate relief items valued at GH¢10 million to Jamaica and Cuba. The assistance, aimed at supporting victims of a recent hurricane, reportedly includes rice, mattresses, gari mix, cocoa products, water storage tanks and other essential supplies. Part of the relief effort is also said to be directed towards conflict-affected Sudan. Raising the issue on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, December 17, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the government must account for the decision, particularly…
**Atta Akyea questions Ken Agyapong’s temperament for presidency** Former Minister for Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea, has raised concerns about the suitability of former Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong for the presidency, citing his volatile temperament as a potential threat even to senior government officials. Speaking in an interview on UTV, Atta Akyea stressed that his comments are not personal, but reflect serious reservations about Agyapong’s ability to handle the pressures of high office. “I have no issues with Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, not even a single one. However, leadership consists of many factors. I am concerned about the…
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, MP for Ofoase Ayirebi and former Minister of Information, has accused the ruling NDC of exerting pressure on judges, suggesting the party is attempting to influence the judiciary for political gain. Speaking on Nhyria FM’s “Kuroyimunsem” morning show on Wednesday, Oppong Nkrumah described the recent Tamale High Court decision to annul the 2024 Kpandai parliamentary election as “a test of democratic maturity.” He claimed political interference from the NDC has compromised judicial independence, calling it “dangerous to Ghana’s democratic governance.” “The law states that after parliamentary election results are declared, an aggrieved candidate has 21 days to…
The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government over what it describes as inconsistencies surrounding the Barari DV lithium agreement, accusing the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, of mishandling the process. The opposition lawmakers are demanding the Minister’s resignation, arguing that he misled Parliament by strongly defending the agreement as being in Ghana’s best interest, only for it to be subsequently withdrawn on grounds of “inadequate consultations.” Speaking on behalf of the Minority, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, said the Minister must be held personally accountable for the accuracy and completeness…
The Government of Ghana has formally endorsed and accepted all the findings and recommendations contained in the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report presented by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on December 16, 2025. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, December 17, and signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the government said its decision reflects an unwavering commitment to peace, constitutional order, the rule of law and national unity. According to the statement, the government considers the mediation report a comprehensive and forward-looking roadmap aimed solely at restoring lasting peace, reconciliation and stability in Bawku and…
Aspiring New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has expressed strong confidence that he will win the party’s upcoming presidential primary, insisting he is currently well ahead of his competitors. The former Minister for Food and Agriculture and ex-MP for Abetifi said he believes his position in the race makes it unlikely for any other contender to emerge victorious. Speaking in an interview on Joy News on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Dr Acheampong noted that regardless of the outcome, he would fully support whoever wins the January 31, 2026 flagbearer election. According to him, unity is critical for the…
The Overlord of the Mamprugu Traditional Area, Nayiri Naa Bohugu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, has outrightly rejected a mediation report on the Bawku chieftaincy dispute submitted by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, describing the process as defective and the outcome as imposed. In a strongly worded three-page statement dated Wednesday, December 17, 2025, and issued by the Mamprugu Traditional Council, the Nayiri distanced himself and the Mamprugu people from the report, which was presented to President John Dramani Mahama a day earlier. According to him, the document neither reflects his engagements with Otumfuo nor those of his officially constituted mediation…
The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amotia Ofori Panin, has appealed to the government to prioritise greater investment in rural healthcare as a way of tackling long-standing health challenges in deprived communities. He noted that building more modern health facilities in rural areas would go a long way in cutting down preventable deaths and improving access to quality medical care for residents. Osagyefuo Amotia Ofori Panin made the call during the 6th Dinner and Awards Night of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association held on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He emphasised the need for sustained government action to strengthen the health sector,…
The Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Richard Ofori Agyemang, widely known as King Zuba, has called for the removal of Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito, citing dissatisfaction with the team’s progress under his tenure. Zito took charge of the Porcupine Warriors midway through last season and led the club to FA Cup success, securing the trophy with a victory over lower-division side Golden Kicks FC. Despite that achievement, Kotoko have struggled to find consistency in the ongoing Ghana Premier League season, managing just one win in their last five outings. Prior to their narrow 1-0 win…