Hon. Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, Member of Parliament for Salaga South, recorded a successful first day at the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) session in Geneva. During the engagement, Ghana received high commendation from the Committee for its strong commitment to child-friendly policies and reforms. The country was particularly praised for efforts aimed at the elimination and reduction of child labour, teenage pregnancy, child sexual exploitation (including child pornography), and the use of corporal punishment. Ghana’s progress highlighted at the session included the implementation of the Ghana Accelerated Action Plan Against Child Labour, policies to prevent teenage…
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A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has launched a stinging criticism of the party’s current leadership, describing the NPP as being in the “hands of looters” and daring the party to expel him if it proceeds with moves to sack former Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng. Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe’s comments come in the wake of the party’s decision to initiate expulsion proceedings against Prof. Frimpong-Boateng over remarks in which he described the NPP as “fake” and accused it of abandoning its founding principles. Speaking on the matter, the outspoken party elder…
The political fate of the Kpandai constituency remains uncertain after the Supreme Court adjourned its ruling on a key legal challenge to January 28, 2026. A five-member panel of the apex court, presided over by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, fixed the new date after listening to submissions from lawyers representing both parties in the case. Proceedings attracted significant attention, with senior officials from both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) filling the courtroom. Several Members of Parliament were also present in support of their colleague, Matthew Nyindam, whose parliamentary seat is at the centre of the…
Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, has identified several areas in which President John Dramani Mahama’s administration has made notable progress within its first year in office, crediting the government with stabilising critical sectors of the economy after a difficult period. Mr Ofosu-Dorte made these observations during a roundtable discussion titled John Mahama 2.0: Thematic Assessment of Year One, which aired on Channel One TV on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He explained that upon assuming office amid the aftermath of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) and an International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, the most pressing task…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has justified its decision to commence disciplinary proceedings that could lead to the expulsion of former Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, following comments in which he described the party as “fake.” Speaking on Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, January 12, Professor Frimpong-Boateng argued that the present state of the NPP no longer reflects the ideals of the party he once knew, claiming it has deviated from its founding principles. In response, the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, told Citi News on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, that…
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has explained and defended the decision to suspend Ghana’s Gold-for-Oil programme, citing operational difficulties and the need to improve the policy’s overall effectiveness. The programme, which was halted in March 2025, had been introduced by the previous administration as a measure to reduce dependence on foreign exchange for fuel imports and stabilise domestic fuel prices. Appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Monday, Dr. Asiama said the decision to suspend the initiative has yielded positive results so far. “Since the cancellation of the Gold-for-Oil programme in March 2025, we…
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has revealed that five lecturers who were sponsored to pursue doctoral studies abroad have failed to honour their bond agreements, leaving the institution with an outstanding debt of about GH¢1.7 million. The disclosure was made on Monday, January 12, during a sitting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, where GIMPA’s Registrar, Victoria Kumbuor, detailed the defaults and steps being taken to recover the funds. According to the institute, Ann-Shirley Appiatse owes GH¢777,000, Julius Quarshie GH¢524,000, Dr Hanson Addy GH¢224,000, Afua Ataa Boakyewaa GH¢230,000, while Christiana Osei Bonsu has an outstanding balance of…
Former Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has downplayed the government’s announcement on the repayment of energy sector debts, arguing that such payments should not be overly publicised. His comments follow a statement by the Ministry of Finance declaring that the government had decisively addressed Ghana’s energy sector debt, describing the move as a major step towards restoring financial stability and boosting international confidence. In the statement issued on Monday, January 12, the Ministry said the John Mahama administration had, as of December 31, 2025, repaid a total of US$1.47 billion to rescue…
Time for Otumfour Osei Tutu II to Consider a New Chapter for Kumasi Asante Kotoko – Engr. Yaw Ansah Engr. Yaw Ansah, former sports pundit of Ark FM and Space FM, both in Sunyani, and now NDC Constituency Secretary for Tano North, has expressed his dissatisfaction with how Kotoko is being managed. He said that aside from Otumfour doing great as a king, Kotoko is another platform that could also contribute to making the Asante Kingdom complete its greatness. “It’s a shame that those managing Kotoko after Herbert Mensah, Sylvester Owusu Asare, and Nana Yaw Amponsah have performed very abysmally…
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC) has disclosed that several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing fuel prices at the pumps within the ongoing pricing window. According to COPEC, these price cuts are consistent with recent declines in international refined petroleum prices, a relatively stable exchange rate, and heightened competition in Ghana’s liberalised downstream petroleum market. This was contained in a statement issued on January 6 and signed by the Executive Secretary of COPEC, Duncan Amoah. Mr Amoah explained that a review of prevailing pump prices shows petrol (Super) selling at GH¢10.56 per litre at Star Oil, GH¢10.99…