The Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Hon. Hajia Zuwera Ibrahimah, has announced that she is in Casablanca, Morocco, representing Ghana at the 10th Annual General Meeting of the African Parliamentarians’ Network for Development Evaluation (APNODE). She expressed her deep appreciation to the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for selecting her to join fellow African lawmakers committed to evidence-based and sustainable development. Hon. Hajia Zuwera noted that, as the representative of the people of Salaga South, she is participating in key sessions, sharing Ghana’s development achievements—including progress within her constituency—and building partnerships that will drive further…
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Former Member of Parliament for Tema West, Irene Naa Torshie Addo, has taken a sharp swipe at Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, questioning the Vice President’s promise to offer 10 appointments per constituency if elected president. According to her, before making such commitments, Dr. Bawumia must first account for the number of jobs he helped create during his time in government. Naa Torshie, who has served in various high-level public roles, argued that leadership should be measured by past performance, not lofty promises made during campaign seasons. She stressed that Ghanaians deserve clear evidence of impact, especially at a time when unemployment…
Counsel for former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, Nii Ayikoi Otoo, says the ECOWAS Court’s refusal to grant an interim injunction against the investigative committee does not affect the core case challenging her removal from office. Speaking to JoyNews on Wednesday, November 19, Otoo clarified that the ruling dealt only with a preliminary application and does not alter the human rights case Justice Torkornoo has filed before the regional court. Justice Torkornoo petitioned the ECOWAS Court, alleging violations of her right to a fair hearing under Ghana’s 1992 Constitution and the ECOWAS Court Protocol of 1991. The Deputy…
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has gone back to the High Court with a fresh request seeking tougher bail terms for former BOST Managing Director, Edwin Provencal—just days after his legal team succeeded in getting his bail reduced from GH¢60 million to GH¢30 million with two sureties. Provencal was arrested on Monday, November 10, at Kotoka International Airport while preparing to travel to Mozambique. He is currently under investigation for allegedly causing financial loss to the state. EOCO initially granted him a GH¢60 million administrative bail, but his lawyers petitioned the High Court for a variation, leading to…
President John Dramani Mahama has introduced a new policy that grants foreign service officers returning from international postings a waiver on import duties and taxes for one vehicle. He announced the initiative on Tuesday, November 19, while commissioning 11 newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners. President Mahama explained that the policy forms part of broader government efforts to boost the foreign service and improve the performance of Ghana’s missions worldwide. “We understand that our diplomats need strong support in order to carry out their duties effectively. That is why the cabinet has approved improved conditions of service for all Ghanaian…
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana is urging authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the alleged phantom imports cited in the 2026 Budget, stressing that the figures must be properly understood to avoid unfairly accusing legitimate importers. Executive Secretary of the Association, Samson Asaki Awingobit, acknowledged that the data presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is concerning, but noted that the numbers alone do not prove any illegal activity. He insisted that the matter demands a deeper national inquiry. Speaking to Citi Business News, he stated, “The Minister’s announcement is worrying, but with my experience in…
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has claimed that President John Dramani Mahama is delivering better economic management than former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Speaking to the press on Wednesday, November 19, he stated, “I can say confidently that President Mahama is handling the economy more effectively than Nana Addo Dankwa did during his time in office.” He pointed to stronger debt management as one of the major areas where the current government has surpassed the previous administration. “We have clearly shown better control and management of the country’s debt. If you doubt it, refer to Akufo-Addo’s own remarks—he admitted that…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified reports suggesting that INTERPOL removed a red notice alert issued against former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the OSP described the reports as “borne of mischief and misinformation.” The statement comes after media outlets claimed that INTERPOL had withdrawn the red notice following investigations into the circumstances surrounding the OSP’s request, despite the fact that no formal charges have been filed against Mr. Ofori-Atta. The OSP explained that in October 2025, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files notified Ghanaian authorities…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo’s application seeking temporary prohibition orders to halt the work of the committee that investigated her removal from office. The Court also rejected a preliminary objection from the Government of Ghana, which argued that the regional court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case. Justice Torkonoo applied after President John Dramani Mahama constituted a committee chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang to inquire into matters that eventually led to her removal and the swearing-in of her successor, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. In its ruling on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the…
Member of Parliament for Effia, Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, has called for an immediate reassessment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that the institution has failed to demonstrate its value since its establishment. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, November 19, the Effia MP stated that the OSP, led by Kissi Agyebeng, has not successfully prosecuted any major case that delivers tangible benefits to Ghanaians, raising concerns about its effectiveness. “The Office of the Special Prosecutor has to be re-examined, and it has to be done as quickly as possible. The OSP is struggling to find…