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Member of Parliament for Old Tafo Constituency Vincent Ekow Assafuah has raised serious governance concerns over what he describes as an unauthorised salary increment by the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Chris Boadi-Mensah. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, April 16, Mr Assafuah alleged that Mr Boadi-Mensah increased his own salary immediately upon assuming office in February 2025, at a time when the NPRA Board had not yet been inaugurated. He questioned the legality of the move, arguing that such a decision could not have been properly authorised within the existing governance structure. “Under…

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo Constituency, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has criticised what he describes as costly and potentially unjustified staff transfers within the National Pensions Regulatory Authority under Acting CEO Chris Boadi-Mensah. According to Mr Assafuah, at least eleven staff members have been transferred within a short period, with each transfer reportedly costing approximately GH¢90,000 in relocation and associated expenses. This brings the total cost to nearly GH¢1 million. He questioned whether such expenditure represents prudent use of pension funds, particularly in a system designed to safeguard the long-term financial security of contributors. “Pension contributors are entitled to…

Former Member of Parliament for Effia Constituency Joseph Cudjoe has renewed calls for transparency in the Publican AI Customs system contract, warning that the continued secrecy surrounding its financial terms could set a dangerous precedent for governance in Ghana. In a detailed commentary, the former Public Enterprises Minister stressed that the financial terms remain the most critical component of any agreement. “The most important aspects of any contract is the financial terms,” he stated, insisting that without disclosure, it is impossible to properly assess value for money. He also raised concerns about remarks made by the Commissioner-General of the Ghana…

Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has called on the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to ensure fairness and transparency in its internal electoral processes. In a post shared on his Facebook page on Thursday, April 16, he cautioned party executives against any form of manipulation during primaries, stressing that such practices undermine the sacrifices made by candidates. “When you look at the resources and the energy which go into running Political primaries, it is unconscionable for Party executives to cheat any Party in the elections because no one…

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazaville, Congo, to attend the investiture ceremony for President Denis Sassou N’Guesso. The Congolese leader was re-elected for another 5-year term as President of the Republic of the Congo in elections held on Sunday, March 15. President Mahama will return to Accra immediately after Thursday morning’s ceremony. He flew to Brazaville after launching his flagship Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa on Wednesday, April 15.

Police have confirmed the arrest of the gang leader of the Berekum Chelsea attack that resulted in the death of one player. Another suspect has also been arrested following a crossfire on Wednesday, April 15. In a statement issued same day, the police said: “One of the suspects sustained injuries during an exchange of fire with the police intelligence teams and has been conveyed to the hospital for medical attention.” They promised further details will be communicated. The attack at Ahyiresu on the Bibiani-Kwame Dwumor Sreso stretch in the Nyinahin District occurred on Sunday night while the team was returning…

The Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) have disclosed that the Ghana Gas Processing Plant has suffered a significant technical fault, resulting in an emergency shutdown of the facility and a temporary curtailment of gas supply to thermal power plants. In a joint press release dated Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the two state-owned energy entities explained that the fault stemmed from the complete failure of the Burner Management System (BMS) controller for the Heat Medium System (HMS). Preliminary assessments, according to the statement, indicate that the affected system has been severely damaged and will require…

Government has announced the first major decision on measures to ease Ghanaians from the effect of rising costs of fuel. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 15, government said it is absorbing GH¢2 per litre on diesel and GH¢0.36 on petrol. “This intervention is intended to cushion customers and ease the cost burden on households, transport operators and business,” the statement signed by Minister of Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu said. The measure is part of decisions approved by Cabinet at its meeting last Thursday. It is in response to rising prices of petroleum products on the international market…

The Member of Parliament for Karaga and former Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, has commissioned a newly constructed one-storey classroom block at Markaziyya Islamic School in Zogbeli, describing the gesture as a personal milestone and a way of giving back to his roots. The facility, funded as part of his support for education in the constituency, is expected to enhance teaching and learning at the school, which continues to serve as an important centre for Islamic education in the area. Dr Amin Adam reflected on his connection to the institution, noting that it played a formative role in his early…

The Karaga MP and former Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, has marked his birthday with a message of gratitude and reflection, coinciding with the commissioning of a classroom block at Markaziyya Islamic School in Zogbeli. The occasion brought together community members and supporters, highlighting both his personal milestone and his continued commitment to development initiatives within his constituency. Dr Amin Adam expressed appreciation to Allah for his life and journey, emphasising the importance of faith in guiding his path and achievements over the years. “Today also happens to be my birthday and I am grateful to Allah for bringing me…