The Accra High Court has granted bail to the former Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, and four others in connection with the ongoing Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) case. Rev. Dr. Owusu-Amoah (A4), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Isaac Crentsil (A5), Evans Adusei (A7), and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd. (A8) were each admitted to GH₵50 million bail with two sureties, both of which must be justified. They are standing trial alongside former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta (A1) and his Chief of Staff, Ernest Akore (A2), on charges that include influencing a procurement process for unfair…
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The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) says President John Dramani Mahama’s firm rejection of attempts to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act is a clear indication of his commitment to fighting corruption. Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at CDD-Ghana, Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Thursday, December 11, welcomed the President’s intervention after Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor filed a Private Member’s Bill seeking to abolish the OSP. Dr. Asante dismissed claims that the OSP has been ineffective, saying available evidence shows the office has made…
The Chinese Embassy in Ghana has reiterated its support for the country’s ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, urging both government and citizens to adopt a more resolute stance against the menace. Speaking at a training workshop on “Green Mining: Best Practices for Responsible Reporting,” organised by the Ghana News Agency at Peduase on Thursday, December 11, Chinese Ambassador Tong Defa stressed the need for stronger national commitment to ending illegal mining. He warned that without collective seriousness, the fight against galamsey would remain difficult. According to him, the issue requires a unified approach from authorities,…
Parliament has approved the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, 2025 under a certificate of urgency, paving the way for significant reforms in Ghana’s road transport and safety regulations. Presenting the report of the Roads and Transport Committee, Chairman Hon. Isaac Adjei Mensah explained that the Bill seeks to amend the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683) to introduce several key provisions aimed at improving safety and modernising the transport sector. Key Reforms Introduced in the Bill Hon. Adjei Mensah highlighted the major changes contained in the amendment: New limits for alcohol concentration for drivers to strengthen enforcement against drunk driving. Regulation…
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the growing number of chieftaincy, ethnic, and land-related conflicts across the country, describing the trend as a “major headache” for government and a significant strain on national security resources. Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, December 10, the President said the escalation of violent disputes has placed heavy pressure on security agencies tasked with maintaining peace in hotspots. Security Forces Stretched Thin President Mahama noted that several longstanding disagreements—particularly over traditional leadership, ethnic tensions, and land ownership—continue to fuel instability in multiple…
The United States government has suspended Ghana from accessing $190 million in Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) energy-sector funding, marking a major setback in a two-decade development partnership. The ruling follows Ghana’s recent ineligibility announcement by the MCC, effectively halting the disbursement of funds originally earmarked to support ongoing reforms in the electricity distribution system. A 20-Year Partnership Slows Ghana has been one of MCC’s key African partners since 2004 and has benefited from three major engagements: 1. Threshold Programme (2006–2008) – $55 million The programme strengthened governance and revenue mobilisation—particularly through support to the Ghana Revenue Authority—and advanced financial-sector reforms…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Kpandai, Daniel Nsals Wakpal, has filed a contempt application at the Tamale High Court against the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, for failing to conduct a court-ordered rerun of the constituency’s parliamentary election. The application, filed under Article 99 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act, 1992 (PNDCL 284), stems from disputes over the December 7, 2024 parliamentary results. Mr. Wakpal is contesting the EC’s declaration of Matthew Nyindam of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the valid Member of Parliament-elect for…
First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, has criticised President Mahama for requesting two Members of Parliament to withdraw a Private Member’s bill they are drafting to repeal the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act. Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga and the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor have initiated a Private Member’s Bill to abolish the act that established the OSP, arguing that the office has failed to serve its purpose and duplicates functions of the Attorney General. In a memorandum dated December 8, they contended that “…operational experience since the establishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor has revealed persistent…
The Bank of Ghana’s announcement that it has supplied US$10 billion in foreign exchange to shore up the economy since January 2025 has drawn attention to one of the country’s newest but most influential institutions—the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). While the central bank has used this massive forex injection to stabilise the cedi, meet obligations to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), settle commitments to bondholders, and ease market pressures, GoldBod’s gold purchasing programme has quietly become a key engine powering this recovery. A Game-Changer for Ghana’s Gold Economy GoldBod was established with a clear objective: to create a formal, transparent, and…
President John Dramani Mahama has asked Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor to withdraw the Private Member’s Bill seeking to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act. The directive follows the President’s recent public defence of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as an essential pillar in Ghana’s anti-corruption architecture. Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council, President Mahama described attempts to scrap the OSP as “premature,” arguing that the institution requires strengthening—not abolition. “I think it is premature to call for the scrapping of the Office of the Special Prosecutor. We…