Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has sharply criticised the Mahama administration over its decision to purchase a new presidential jet, describing the move as disrespectful and hypocritical. His comments follow Parliament’s approval of a $60 million agreement between the Ministry of Defence and Dassault Aviation for the acquisition of a Falcon 6X aircraft for the Ghana Air Force. Parliament also approved a €125 million deal with Airbus Helicopters SAS to supply one H160 and three H175 helicopters. The government has defended the procurement, saying it forms part of a broader plan to modernise the…
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President John Dramani Mahama says his government remains committed to strengthening the country’s intelligence and security systems as a key driver of national development. Speaking at the commissioning of the National Signals Bureau’s new Volta Regional Command in Ho, the President highlighted the critical role of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in modern security operations. He stressed that development cannot flourish without security, and strong intelligence systems underpin effective security. He explained that expanding the National Signals Bureau nationwide is essential for improving surveillance and safeguarding Ghana’s digital and cyber infrastructure. The newly inaugurated Volta Regional Command will function as the…
Following the Member of Parliament for the Salaga-South Constituency, Hon Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah’s pledge to rehabilitate the Ngua–Mallam to Kulpi road during her site inspection of the Kitoe Nkwanta–Kitoe road on Friday, 21st November 2025, work has officially commenced on the Ngua–Kulpi section towards Kulpi. The Director of Special Projects and his team have expressed their commitment to working diligently to ensure timely completion of the project. The rehabilitation works are currently being funded by the MP. She has also pledged to extend similar interventions to other deteriorated roads within the constituency in order to provide relief to road…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has voiced disappointment in the performance of the Akufo-Addo administration, particularly in the period following the COVID‑19 pandemic. In an interview with Deloris Frimpong Manso, shared on X on December 6, 2025, Kufuor stated that while Akufo-Addo began his tenure on a promising note, the government’s approach changed after the pandemic. He noted that many policies were implemented without his consultation, leaving him unable to understand some decisions made by the former NPP government. He cited examples such as the bond market and the construction of the national cathedral, highlighting that government resources were used…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has expressed disappointment with the performance of the Akufo-Addo administration, particularly in the period following the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with Deloris Frimpong Manso shared on X on December 6, 2025, Kufuor said although President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government began with strong promise, its performance declined after the pandemic. He revealed that several major decisions were taken without his input and said he found it difficult to understand some of the policies pursued by the former government. According to Kufuor, this leadership approach played a role in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the…
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged newly qualified medical doctors to use their skills where they are most needed, stressing that medicine is a calling rooted in service rather than personal comfort. She made the call while addressing the 6th Congregation and 10th Anniversary ceremony of the Accra College of Medicine (ACM) on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She encouraged the graduates to begin their professional journeys with empathy, professionalism, and a strong sense of national responsibility. The Vice President noted that many communities across Ghana still face serious challenges in accessing quality healthcare and appealed to the new…
The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat (GSS) has announced that interviews for shortlisted candidates applying for the 2025/2026 Commonwealth Scholarship, which is tenable in the United Kingdom, will take place on December 8 and 9, 2025. In a statement signed by the Registrar of Scholarships, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, the Secretariat said the preliminary review of applications has been completed and shortlisted applicants will now be assessed through in-person interviews. The interviews are scheduled as follows: Dates: Monday, December 8 and Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. Venue: Conference Room, Ghana Scholarships Secretariat Applicants who applied online but have not yet submitted…
An officer at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has reportedly given her version of the incident that led to the arrest of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu. Speaking on JoyNews’ NewsFile on December 6, 2025, the officer, whose identity was withheld for security reasons, said she witnessed the confrontation and helped calm the situation. She explained that the incident began when security personnel cautioned Kpebu against granting media interviews close to the OSP premises after he had parked his vehicle. According to her, Kpebu was advised to proceed directly to the reception after parking, in line with security…
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has offered a detailed narration of what he describes as mistreatment by officials of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) during his recent arrest. Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, December 6, Mr. Kpebu said the manner in which the officers handled him was unnerving, leaving him emotionally unsettled even days afterward. “I’m still a bit traumatised,” he revealed, noting the lingering psychological impact of the encounter. He accused the OSP personnel of acting in an aggressive and unprofessional manner, explaining that their approach to his arrest constituted a violation of his rights. “The tone…
Senyo Hosi, Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, has warned Parliament that the public will fiercely resist any effort to eliminate the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). According to him, the fundamental purpose for which the OSP was created is still vital to the country’s democratic accountability system, and it should not be abandoned simply because of concerns about the performance of current officeholders. His remarks follow a call by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga on December 4, urging that the OSP be scrapped and its investigative and prosecutorial functions returned to the Attorney-General’s Office. Ayariga argued that despite receiving…