President John Dramani Mahama has received 10 separate petitions seeking the removal of top officials from two key state institutions — the Electoral Commission (EC) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). According to Graphic Online’s Emmanuel Ebo Hawkson, all petitions have been forwarded to the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, as required by law. Breakdown of the Petitions Electoral Commission A total of seven petitions target the leadership of the EC, including: Jean Mensa – Chairperson Dr. Bossman Eric Asare – Deputy Chairperson (Corporate Services) Samuel Tettey – Deputy Chairperson (Operations) Office of the Special Prosecutor Another three…
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Fuel prices at the pumps are expected to rise marginally from today, December 1, according to the latest pricing outlook from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). The projection, captured in COMAC’s December review and sighted by JoyBusiness, shows upward adjustments across petrol, diesel, and LPG. Expected Adjustments Petrol: Up by 1.97% – 3.30%, pushing the average pump price to about GH¢12.91 per litre. Diesel: Up by 2.85% – 5.15%, with prices expected to hit around GH¢13.37 per litre. LPG: Up by as much as 3.10% per kilogram, potentially reaching GH¢13.80 per kilogram. Drivers of the Increase COMAC attributes…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is expected to announce the final ruling in the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy mediation process today, Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace. President John Dramani Mahama tasked the Asantehene earlier this year to lead renewed efforts aimed at resolving the decades-old dispute, which has fuelled recurrent violence and instability in the Bawku municipality. Otumfuo’s involvement dates back to April, when he first engaged representatives of the feuding factions between April 28 and 30 to reopen channels of dialogue. Although deliberations were briefly suspended, they resumed on May 13. During this session, the Asantehene…
Delayed government payments to road contractors are emerging as a growing threat to the banking sector’s improving asset quality, market analysts have warned. Despite recent gains reflected in Bank of Ghana data, concerns are rising that mounting arrears owed to contractors—many of whom depend heavily on bank financing—could soon reverse the progress made in reducing loan defaults. According to the latest figures, the sector’s Non-Performing Loans (NPL) ratio fell to 19.5% in November, down from 20.4% in September, marking the lowest level recorded in 2024. The NPL ratio has dropped significantly from its peak of 23.6% in April, signalling stronger…
The Kumasi High Court has issued a major ruling confirming that both Odo Broni, known legally as Priscilla Ofori Atta, and Akosua Serwaa Fosuh are legitimate wives of the late Ghanaian highlife icon Daddy Lumba. This judgement brings an end to months of intense public and legal disputes concerning which woman is entitled to carry out the widowhood rites, manage the late musician’s estate, and officially hold the status of his widow. With this decision, both women are permitted to partake in the widowhood rituals. Although the full details of the judgment have not yet been released, the court noted…
The Northern Regional Executive Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the High Court ruling that annulled the 2024 parliamentary election in Kpandai and ordered a fresh poll. Regional Communications Director, Mr. Danjuma, described the ruling as a “grave miscarriage of electoral justice” and an “affront to Ghana’s democracy.” According to him, the party maintains that Matthew Nyindam remains the legitimately elected MP, a position he says is supported by the NPP leadership, the Minority Caucus in Parliament, and the Speaker. He insisted the party will deploy every legal option available to defend the seat and urged supporters…
A school bus carrying students of Wesley Grammar School caught fire at the Kasoa Tollbooth on Friday, November 28, but fortunately, all passengers managed to escape. The bus had 83 students and five teachers on board at the time of the incident. Speaking to Citi News on Friday, Sports Teacher Richard Boafo, who was accompanying the students, said they were en route to Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High School for a sporting event when the fire broke out. He confirmed that everyone on board was able to evacuate safely, and no injuries were reported. “We noticed smoke coming out of the…
In presenting the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson emphasised the government’s commitment to investing in Ghanaians and shared prosperity. The allocations, outlined under the theme “Investing in People and Shared Prosperity,” include substantial funding for social protection, local development, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Key highlights include: GH¢1.1 billion for the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme to protect vulnerable populations. GH¢401 million for the Women’s Development Bank to support women-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). GH¢8.9 billion for the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), with at least 80 percent earmarked for district-level priorities. GH¢500 million for…
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has drawn attention to the trade-offs involved in major national projects, noting that the $96 million (approximately GH¢96 million) spent on the National Cathedral could have been redirected to bolster the Ghana Air Force with four new helicopters. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Dr. Forson highlighted the importance of balancing symbolic national projects with critical defence and security needs. He emphasised that while the National Cathedral represents a significant cultural and religious milestone, the same resources could have been used to strengthen the country’s operational military capacity. “This is a matter of opportunity cost,”…
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has hailed the 2026 Budget as evidence of a significant turnaround in Ghana’s economic management, asserting that the country has moved from what he termed “criminal handling” of public finances to a more prudent and responsible approach within a single year. Speaking during the budget debate in Parliament on Thursday, November 27, Ayariga commended the Mahama administration’s fiscal direction, describing the budget as growth-oriented and reflective of careful stewardship of national resources. “This budget is designed to stimulate growth. It demonstrates prudent management of the country’s resources to achieve development objectives,” he said. He added that…