President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to receive the official Bawku Mediation Report on Thursday, December 11, 2025, during a ceremony at the Jubilee House in Accra. The report marks a key milestone in efforts to restore lasting peace and stability in Bawku and its surrounding communities. The mediation process was led by the Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who has been at the forefront of national reconciliation initiatives aimed at resolving long-standing tensions in the area. The event is expected to underscore the joint commitment of state institutions, traditional authorities, religious organizations, and development partners to fostering…
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The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Augustus Nana Kwasi Andrews, says the party is facing intense pressure from its grassroots supporters who are expecting jobs and appointments. Addressing journalists in Kumasi on December 8, Mr. Andrews appealed for patience, assuring members that their efforts in securing victory in the 2024 elections have not been forgotten. Although the Ashanti Region has long been considered a stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the NDC achieved considerable progress in both parliamentary and presidential votes. More than a year after the election, however, local party leaders and government officials…
Parliament has formally informed the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacant seat in the House following a High Court directive for a rerun of the Kpandai Parliamentary Election. In a letter dated December 4, 2025, Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, notified EC Chairperson Jean Mensa that the vacancy stems from a Tamale High Court ruling ordering a new election for the constituency. The judgment, delivered on November 24, 2025, formed part of a case in which the Clerk to Parliament was cited as the fourth respondent under Suit Number NR/TL/HC/E13/22/25. Citing Article 112(5) of the 1992 Constitution, the Clerk…
Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has encouraged newly elected Members of Parliament to commit to building a Legislature that prioritises the needs and interests of the Ghanaian people. He made the appeal during an informal meeting with first-time MPs, part of an initiative designed to foster collaboration, open communication and smooth integration of newcomers into parliamentary work. He added that similar engagements would soon involve senior MPs, journalists and the public through televised sessions to enhance transparency and public participation. Speaker Bagbin urged the new legislators to dedicate themselves to shaping a Parliament that reflects the…
The trial of former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Chief Executive, Adjenim Boateng Adjei, has been postponed to January 20, 2026. When the case resumed on Monday, December 8, 2025, prosecutors from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) requested leave of the court to introduce an additional witness, leading to the adjournment. Mr. Adjei faces eight charges, including abusing his office for personal gain and improperly influencing procurement processes. The case, The Republic v. Adjenim Boateng Adjei (CR/0257/2024), is being handled by the OSP. Prosecutors allege that between March 2017 and August 2019, he manipulated public procurement decisions for his…
The Minority in Parliament has sharply criticised the government over the latest utility tariff adjustments, demanding that the increases be withdrawn immediately. They argue the hikes are harsh, unwarranted, and will further strain the already difficult living conditions of Ghanaians. Their reaction follows the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) announcement of a 9.86% rise in electricity tariffs and a 15.92% increase in water tariffs, effective January 1, 2026, under its 2026–2030 multi-year review. The Commission said the adjustments are needed to support investments, address inflation and exchange rate pressures, and keep utility companies viable. However, the Minority insists that instead…
The Ministry of the Interior has initiated two separate investigations after allegations emerged that Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng survived two assassination attempts and that a senior officer at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was assaulted by police personnel. The claims were first made public by the OSP’s Director of Strategy, Research, and Communications, Samuel Appiah Darko, who told the Newsfile programme in Accra on December 6 that Mr. Agyebeng had twice been the target of failed assassination attempts while carrying out his official duties. He also alleged that he himself had been handcuffed and physically assaulted by 17…
President John Dramani Mahama has lauded the steady growth of Ghana’s trade relations with China, revealing that bilateral trade reached US$11.8 billion in 2024 — a rise of over 7% compared to the previous year. In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), President Mahama noted that China remains Ghana’s largest trading partner and expressed confidence that the momentum will continue as both countries deepen economic cooperation. “11.8 billion dollars of trade between Ghana and China in 2024 — that is more than a 7% annual increase,” he said. “The zero-tariff policy is now taking effect, and I believe…
Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Abdul-Wahab Hanan, has filed a motion at the High Court seeking to overturn a freezing order placed on four properties allegedly linked to him. Hanan argues that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) acted unlawfully, freezing assets he either acquired before assuming office or does not own. According to the affidavit supporting his motion, the properties affected by EOCO’s October 21, 2025 order include: A three-bedroom house, GPS: NS-056-9690, Kpalsi, Tamale An uncompleted storey building, GPS: NR-151-7759, Gumani, near Baobab Guest House A 0.27-acre plot, GPS:…
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced a temporary traffic diversion on the N6 dual carriageway as engineers commence critical asphalt works on the Ofankor–Nsawam road. In a public notice issued by the project team on Sunday, December 7, 2025, the main Ofankor–White House section of the N6 will be closed to motorists from Monday, December 8 to Sunday, December 14, 2025. According to the statement, the closure is to allow contractors to lay asphalt on a 2-kilometre stretch as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ofankor–Nsawam dual carriageway. The team explained that enabling works completed over the…