Ghana is urging members of the Kimberley Process (KP) to reignite stalled reform efforts and adopt a more adaptive framework to address new risks facing the international diamond trade. Speaking at the KP Ministerial Meeting in Dubai, Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, cautioned that while traditional armed conflicts in diamond-producing areas have diminished, many communities still endure exploitation, marginalization and systemic vulnerabilities that fall outside the current mandate of the KP. The Kimberley Process—created in 2003 to curb the flow of conflict diamonds—has faced increasing pressure to modernize, as outdated definitions and regulatory gaps leave…
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The Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction of former Assembly Member for Denkyira Obuasi, William Baah, who was serving a life sentence for allegedly abetting the murder of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama. A three-member panel, in a unanimous judgement, ruled that the trial judge, Justice Mariama Owusu, a Justice of the Supreme Court then sitting as a High Court judge, misdirected the jury, leading to a wrongful guilty verdict. According to the court, the misdirection was so fundamental that “the jury would not have returned a verdict of guilt if they had been properly directed.” The Court of Appeal…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others will be arraigned before the court on Monday, 24 November 2025, to face 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences. In a social media update, the OSP stated that “the prosecution will seek the necessary court orders to serve the charge sheets on fugitives who are currently outside the jurisdiction.” This follows the official charging of Mr. Ofori-Atta, Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML), and six former high-ranking officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Ministry of Finance. The accused persons include Ernest…
Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, Kofi Benteh Afful, sparked heated reactions in Parliament on Wednesday after mocking the economic record of the former NPP administration and taunting the Minority with what he described as their “poor performance” in the 2024 elections. The MP said the NPP’s handling of the economy showed a lack of basic understanding of key economic principles. “Our friends in one corner are trying to tell us that they have forgotten the basic economics of the distinction between economic growth and economic development. If this is what you did, then I’m not surprised that you went…
Former Ayensuano MP, Samuel Ayeh-Paye, has advised former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to abandon her quest to return to office despite the recent decision from the ECOWAS Court of Justice regarding her case. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Thursday, November 20, he argued that the legal and constitutional issues surrounding the matter make it highly unlikely that she will be reinstated—even if she eventually wins at the ECOWAS Court. He explained that any directive from the regional court ordering her reinstatement would almost certainly provoke a counteraction from Ghana’s Supreme Court, creating additional legal hurdles. “I’m one…
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu is demanding the immediate resignation of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, claiming his handling of the high-profile Ken Ofori-Atta case demonstrates incompetence and a breach of public trust. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Kpebu revealed that he had been invited by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), though he stressed he was not under investigation for any wrongdoing. Instead, the OSP sought clarification on comments he had previously made—comments he insists were intended to support Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts. Kpebu outlined what he believes is the strongest basis for his criticism: According to…
NPP flagbearer aspirant Kwabena Agyepong has strongly criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkonoo, describing the process as deliberate, baseless, and a needless drain on state resources. Speaking on the AM Show, Agyepong argued that the petition which led to Justice Torkonoo’s dismissal should never have been endorsed by President John Mahama. He maintained that the accusations against her fell far below the standard required to initiate such a significant constitutional action. “This frivolous petition should never have made it past the president’s desk. Never,” he said. “I’m disappointed that the…
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has received a formal petition calling for a probe into illegal mining allegations made against three regional ministers by a leading member of Democracy Hub. The petition, dated November 19, 2025, was submitted by three Ashanti Region residents—Daniel Sasu Omari, Jerry James Suker, and Darren Jackson Pra. They asked the CID to begin an official investigation into accusations made by Wendell Nana Yaw Yeboah, the Head of Mobilisation at Democracy Hub, during a live interview on Aluta FM. In the November 18 broadcast, Yeboah claimed that the Ashanti, Western, and…
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…
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…