The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka-Mubarak, has assured Ghanaians that this year’s recruitment into the country’s security agencies will be conducted with utmost transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to merit. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Friday, November 14, the Minister emphasized that the government is committed to eliminating favouritism, political interference, and the use of unauthorised protocol lists. He said the objective is to ensure that every qualified Ghanaian has an equal opportunity to serve. According to him, the recruitment process has been strengthened to uphold high ethical standards and promote public trust in the nation’s…
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The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has called on the government to adopt stronger and more decisive measures in the fight against illegal mining (galamsey), including declaring a state of emergency in communities most affected by the menace. In a communiqué issued at the end of its Annual Plenary Assembly in Damongo in the Savannah Region, the Bishops described the scale of environmental destruction as “a profound moral crisis and a spiritual challenge.” They noted that a synodal Church recognises creation not merely as a resource for exploitation but as “a covenantal partner deserving of respect and care.” Ecological Devastation…
Investor demand for Treasury bills weakened again last week, resulting in a significant undersubscription despite marginal increases in yields across all tenors. The Treasury targeted GH¢5.68 billion in its latest auction but received only GH¢3.9 billion in bids, representing a 30.45% shortfall. 91-Day Bill Dominates Auction Data from the Bank of Ghana shows that the 91-day instrument attracted the highest demand, recording GH¢3.07 billion in bids, out of which GH¢2.97 billion was accepted. The 182-day bill followed with GH¢613 million tendered and GH¢608 million accepted, while the 364-day bill received GH¢257 million in bids, with GH¢254 million accepted. Yields Edge…
President John Dramani Mahama will today, Monday, November 17, 2025, officially swear in Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice, following Parliament’s approval of his nomination. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie was nominated on September 23, 2025, with President Mahama citing his “wealth of experience and long service on the Bench”, having served at the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. He has been serving as Acting Chief Justice since April 22, 2025, after the suspension and subsequent dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Appearing before the Appointments Committee on November 10, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie pledged an open-door, bipartisan leadership style, and…
A tragic motor accident in Assin North on Friday, November 14, 2025, has left one person dead and two others in critical condition. The deceased, identified as Yahya, the Polling Station Chairman for the Assin Breku Ninkyiso Electoral Area, died on Sunday, November 16, at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, according to a report by Denkyiraman Radio. Accident Occurred en Route to NPP Delegates’ Meeting The incident reportedly happened around 4:00 p.m. at Assin Akonfudi while the three were travelling on a motorbike to attend a delegates’ meeting with NPP presidential aspirant Dr. Bryan Acheampong. Their motorbike was allegedly hit…
IMANI Africa President, Franklin Cudjoe, has launched a scathing critique of the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, accusing it of reckless and poorly supervised spending during its time in office. Speaking on recent fiscal developments, Cudjoe said the previous administration handled public funds loosely, “sharing money like there was no tomorrow,” with little regard for accountability or stringent checks. According to him, the contrast between the former government’s spending culture and the disciplined fiscal approach currently being implemented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is striking. “Money Was Handed Out Freely” Cudjoe recounted a personal experience at the…
Financial Analyst Toma Amihere has advised the government to prioritise deepening the country’s recent macroeconomic stability rather than rushing into an aggressive growth agenda in 2026. He warned that although indicators are improving, the economy remains too fragile for any rapid expansion drive. His remarks follow the presentation of the 2026 Budget and Economic Statement by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation.” The budget outlines the government’s intention to consolidate recent gains while shifting efforts toward productivity and job creation. Speaking on Citi FM’s The Big Issue on Saturday, November 15, Amihere…
Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has sharply criticised former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam and the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) for attempting to downplay the economic progress made under his leadership. Speaking on TV3 on Thursday, November 14, 2025, Dr. Ato Forson questioned why his predecessor failed to achieve the same results if he believed economic recovery was so straightforward. “I’ve heard the NPP say this, but if it was that simple, why didn’t they do it? If the economy could rebound that fast under their regime, why didn’t they make it happen?” he argued. He…
Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that Ghana lost more than GH₵31 billion between April 2020 and August 2025 due to Import Declaration Forms (IDFs) that had no corresponding imports. Describing the situation as alarming, he warned that such massive financial leakages continue to drain the country’s foreign reserves and threaten economic stability. Presenting the 2026 Fiscal Budget to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, the Minister disclosed that Ghana processed 525,814 foreign-exchange transactions, valued at about GH₵83 billion, over the five-year period. Shockingly, only 10,440 of these transactions could be verified against actual imported goods. “Between…
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has warned that fuel prices are expected to rise again from Saturday, November 16, 2025, due to surging global crude prices and a weakened cedi. In a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Duncan Amoah, COPEC projected that petrol prices will increase by about 3.38%, moving from an average of GHS12.18 to GHS12.59 per litre. Diesel prices are expected to see a significantly higher jump of 9.81%, increasing from GHS12.49 to GHS13.71 per litre. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumers will also feel the impact, with prices expected to go up by 1.97%, reaching GHS11.87…