Author: Krobea

Delegates in the Yunyoo and Chereponi constituencies in the North East Region have joined colleagues in some constituencies in the region to assure former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of unflinching support. They thus restrained him from going through the stress of campaigning to them. Dr. Bawumia, who is in the North East Region as part of his national campaign tour, has had a walkover in terms of delivering his usual hour-long campaign message in many constituencies in the region. In Walewale and Yagaba Kubore, delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) pleaded with Dr Bawumia not to waste his…

The government on Wednesday, December 10 sent an extradition request to the Department of Justice of the United States of America (USA) regarding former Minister of Finance Kenneth Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Justice has revealed. This request was sent through the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine further revealed. The Attorney-General made this known on Thursday, December 18 while addressing the press on some of the engagements of his ministry thus far. “I have formally transmitted a request for the extradition of former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his Chef de Cabinet, Ernest Darko Akore.”…

A Koforidua High Court has dismissed an election petition brought against the Member of Parliament for Suhum Constituency, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, popularly known as Protozoa. The petition was filed by the Parliamentary Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prince Addo. In its ruling on Thursday, December 18, the High Court held that the petitioner failed to provide sufficient grounds to overturn the results declared by the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC). The judge described the petition as lacking merit and slapped a GH¢200,000 damage on the petitioner. Reacting to the ruling, fellow MP Sammi Awuku said the decision brings an…

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has lauded the NPA Ladies football team for winning a prestigious trophy after defeating Ghana Gas Ladies in a competitive encounter hosted by Ghana Gas in October this year. Mr Tameklo congratulated the team for bringing honour to the Authority, describing the victory as a demonstration of discipline, commitment and teamwork. He noted that winning an away match against a host team underscored the determination and fighting spirit of the NPA Ladies. “You brought great honour to the Authority. You visited somebody in his home and beat him.…

The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has confirmed that the delayed education sector allowances have been paid. The Department earlier explained that the delay was caused by a technical hitch encountered during the final payroll run for November 2025. To avoid disrupting the payment of November salaries for all Government of Ghana workers, processing of the affected education sector allowances was temporarily paused. The CAGD had indicated that the outstanding allowances would be paid together with December 2025 salaries on 18 December 2025. However, payments were made on Tuesday, December 16 alongside December salaries. The CAGD expressed regret for the…

Minister for Roads and Highways Kwame Agbodza has praised Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, for his unprecedented payment of road contractors and service providers. According to Mr Agbodza, Dr Forson has, within the last few months, disbursed more funds to contractors than any other finance minister in Ghana’s history. Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, Mr Agbodza said the timely payments had accelerated road construction and maintenance projects across the country. He emphasised that this level of financial commitment had a direct impact on project completion and efficiency in the transport sector. Dr Ato Forson’s proactive approach,…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has maintained his status as the clear favourite to win January 31’s presidential primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) , a new survey by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Ghana has reported. In its new report released on Tuesday, December 16, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia maintained his pre-election status as the clear favourite, with an overwhelming 69.7 percent lead over the other contenders. KAS conducted two separate polls; among NPP delegates and the general Ghanaian populace (non-delegates), and in both, Dr Bawumia emerged winner, eventhough he established clear lead among NPP delegates. Among NPP delegates, who…

In a significant demonstration of interfaith support and community development, the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, on behalf of the group, has announced a major donation towards the completion of the Zoomlion Central Mosque, Ashalley Botwe-Nmai Dzorn. Speaking at a heartfelt ceremony attended by the Imam of the Mosque, Imam Adams Abdullahi, and community leaders, Dr. Agyepong donated GH¢200,000 to ensure the project’s swift conclusion. On the donation, he stated exactly: “Imam, this facility has been a long-time project. We’re proud to announce our contribution to its completion, including covering the remaining costs and providing…

Introduction: As the calendar pages turn towards the luminous glow of Christmas, the world often pauses to reflect on themes of peace, goodwill, and shared humanity. For many nations, this seasonal contemplation is necessary because coexistence remains a difficult aspiration. However, in the heart of West Africa, we, as Ghanaians, approach this time not with a hope for unity, but with a serene and a solid certainty of it. Often, we celebrate our nation’s rich history, vibrant culture, and enviable democratic stability, yet the foundational element that binds these pillars together is our unwavering commitment to religious coexistence which is…

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed worry that there are still arms and weapons with residents in Bawku in the Upper East Region. For a de-escalation of the situation, he recommends that government finds a safe place to direct all residents to give up their arms. “Whiles talking to them, I also realized that arms and weapons were there, and all those we spoke to I think we can find a way to get a safe place for them to go and leave it,” the Asantehene stated while submitting his mediation report to President John Dramani Mahama at the…