Author: Krobea

Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party Boakye Agyarko has concluded his tour of the Ashanti Region with a strong appeal for reconciliation and unity within the party ahead of the 2028 general elections. During engagements on Thursday, May 7 with constituency executives across several constituencies including Offinso North and South, Suame, Bantama, Manhyia North and South, Tafo Pankrono, Oforikrom and Kwadaso, Mr Agyarko stressed the importance of forgiveness and rebuilding trust among party faithful. According to him, the strength of the NPP depends on unity, inclusiveness and mutual respect, adding that no committed party member should feel sidelined…

The Government of Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union (AU) to place the issue of xenophobic attacks against African nationals in South Africa on the agenda of the Eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting scheduled for June 24 to 27, 2026, in El Alamein, Egypt. In a diplomatic communication addressed to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Ghana described the matter as one of “urgent continental interest” requiring collective African action. The letter, signed by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, expressed deep concern over the recurrence of xenophobic incidents in South Africa, which it said had led…

Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri Frank Annoh-Dompreh has filed a defamation suit against the Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, over comments allegedly linking him to cocoa smuggling activities involving Côte d’Ivoire. The suit, filed at the High Court, is also directed at GhanaWeb Accra for republishing the alleged remarks made on April 28, 2026. According to the Statement of Claim issued by counsel Daniel Martey Addo Esq., the plaintiff contends that the comments made by the Bono Regional Minister were “false, malicious, and defamatory.” The statement attributed to the minister alleged that Mr. Annoh-Dompreh, during…

Despite the macroeconomic progress made in the past year, living conditions of Ghanaians continue to be poor, with high cost of living still hitting citizens hard, policy think tank the APL has reported. In its maiden Ghana Wellbeing Tracker report, which surveyed citizens and households nationwide, the APL found that rising cost of living has created what it called a “disconnect” macroeconomic progress and real life situation in the country. “Notwithstanding this positive macroeconomic trajectory, the findings reveal a persistent disconnect between aggregate economic stabilisation and lived economic experiences,” the APL’s report said. “For a substantial share of households, the…

Black Stars Head Coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 23-man squad for Ghana’s penultimate friendly game against 2026 World Cup co-hosts Mexico on Friday, May 22. The squad, released on Wednesday, May 6, features several debut call-ups including Brazil-based Francis Amuzu. The team also has six Ghana Premier League players in it. Conspicuously missing are a huge chunk of the regular players, insinuating an objective by the coach to get new additions to the Black Stars squad for next month’s tournament. Below is the 23-man squad: GOALKEEPERS Solomon Agbasi (Accra Hearts of Oak SC), Paul Reverson (Ajax FC), Gidios Aseako…

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has descended heavily on the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as well as the Attorney-General’s Department for the re-arrest of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NABFCO). The High Court on Tuesday dropped all charges against Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, but were immediately re-arrested by EOCO. The two were refused bail and not even attempts by their lawyers to get access to them was successful. “I find the conduct of EOCO, the Attorney-General and the Government as a whole, in harassing and torturing…

Former Finance Minister and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has petitioned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over concerns arising from the Bank of Ghana’s audited 2025 financial statements, warning of what he describes as “material implications” for Ghana’s macroeconomic stability and fiscal outlook. In a detailed letter to the IMF Ghana Mission Chief under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme in Washington, D.C., Dr Amin Adam said the Fund must pay closer attention to safeguarding gains made under the programme. He commended the IMF’s support but stressed that “greater attention is paid to safeguarding the…

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has called for urgent reforms in the treatment of Bank of Ghana finances under Ghana’s IMF-supported programme. He is urging stronger transparency and tighter fiscal-risk monitoring ahead of the programme’s conclusion.In his letter to the IMF Mission Chief on May 2, he recommended that the Fund require a “transparent central bank recapitalisation plan” based on the existing agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana. The former Finance Minister said the plan should clearly define financing terms, repayment structure, and parliamentary approval processes. The Karaga lawmaker also…

Government has reiterated its commitment to advancing value addition in agriculture and promoting agribusiness as a key driver of economic growth at the Ghana Cake Festival 2026. The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, emphasized this agenda through his aide, Samuel Wuntor, who noted that the festival showcases the use of locally sourced ingredients and aligns with the Feed Ghana Programme’s focus on strengthening the full agricultural value chain. According to him, this approach is essential for job creation, reducing imports, and enhancing food security. He explained that government is intentionally shifting agriculture beyond primary production to include processing,…

The Bank of Ghana’s 2025 financial statements confirm an operating loss of GH¢34.9 billion for the year (inclusive of other comprehensive income losses), compared with GH¢9.49 billion in 2024. These figures raise serious questions about the Central Bank’s explanation that the losses represent “the cost of maintaining economic stability.” Stability is important, but it cannot become a blanket justification for large financial losses without clear explanation. The central question is simple: could the same macroeconomic gains have been achieved at a lower cost? This concern is heightened by recent trends. The Bank had previously been narrowing its losses, while inflation…