Author: Krobea

Fresh allegations of nepotism and abuse of discretionary powers have emerged within the Ghana Police Service, with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accused of using special promotion powers to advance the careers of close family members. The claims, contained in a strongly worded statement circulating among senior officers, warn that the development has triggered growing internal discontent, eroding morale and undermining confidence in the leadership of the Service barely ten months into the IGP’s tenure. According to the statement, the IGP personally signed at least four Police Wireless Messages between January 20 and January 30, 2026, granting…

Think tank Election Watch Ghana is requesting the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) to also conduct investigations into the allegations of vote buying in the just-ended parliamentary primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ayawaso East Constituency. It further asked the EC to take action against whoever is found guilty. In a press release on Monday, February 9, EWG also asked the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service as well as the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to collaborate to “conduct a thorough investigation and prosecute offenders”. This comes after the NDC constituted a committee…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central Constituenc, Alhaji Inusah Fuseini, as replacement to Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga on the committee to investigate the allegations of bribery and vote buying in last Saturday’s primaries. The party had set up a three-member committee to not only investigate the widespread inducement and vote buying but also recommend sanctions where applicable. It was to be chaired by party stalwart Kofi Totobi Quakyi with Mr Ayariga and Emefa Fugah as members. But following a petition by the Majority in Parliament to have the primaries annulled due to…

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has confirmed progress in the investigation of the footbridge damaged between Fiesta Royale and Nogahill Hotel on the N1 highway. Minister Kwame Agbodza, in a post on February 8, stated: “We have made progress. The police are in touch with the owners of the vehicle, the Ministry of Roads and Highways, and other relevant bodies to advance the investigation, assess the level of damage, and prescribe the necessary repairs. “I appreciate the efforts of the Minister responsible for the Interior, the IGP, police, and members of the public who have been in touch to…

In a move set to transform the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector and redefine modern dining habits in Ghana, Hoshii Instant Rice has officially entered the Ghanaian market. At a high profile corporate and media launch event held at the Movenpick Ambassador hotel on Friday, February 6, the brand unveiled its innovative product line to a gathered assembly of industry stakeholders, distributors, retailers, and members of the press. The launch marks a significant milestone in the local food industry, introducing a sophisticated solution to the growing demand for convenient, high-quality, and nutritious meal options among Ghana’s urban population. The event…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all Ghanaians who have contributed to its life-saving initiatives. In a post on its official Facebook page this morning, the Fund highlighted the profound impact of public generosity on hospitals, patients, and families across the country. “Because of you, lives have been saved. Fear has turned into relief. Despair has given way to hope,” the post stated. Mahama Cares emphasised that the donations received so far have gone beyond numbers, touching hospital wards, waiting rooms, and the homes of families who were losing faith. “You…

Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament Mahama Ayariga has withdrawn from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) investigation committee probing alleged vote buying in the party’s Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries, citing the firm position taken by the Majority Caucus in Parliament. In a post via his social media on Sunday, February 8, Mr Ayariga said it had become “untenable” for him to continue serving on the committee following the caucus’ call for the cancellation of the election. “In view of the position taken by the Caucus of the NDC in Parliament regarding cancellation of the Ayawaso East primary,…

The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has set up a three-member committee to investigate the incidents of bribery and vote buying that characterised the party’s primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency on Saturday, February 7. Most delegates received TV sets and motorbikes in the full glare of the public while some are alleged to have pocketed GH¢3,000 each from some camps. These allegations were largely levelled against three aspirants – Baba Jamal, who has since been recalled as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria over the incident, Hajia Amina Adams and Mohammed Ramne. The party, in a statement after the primaries…

President John Dramani Mahama has recalled Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed with immediate effect. The decision, according to a statement from the Presidency, follows allegations of voter inducement in National Democratic Congress’ Ayawaso East primaries held on Saturday. Baba Jamal emerged as winner, beating off competition from widow of the late Member of Parliament Mahama Naser Toure. “In his directive to the Minister for Foreign Affairs recalling Baba Jamal as High Commissioner, the President noted that, while the allegations of vote-buying were made against multiple candidates who contested the primaries, Baba Jamal was the only serving…

Former Minister of Information Baba Jamal has been elected the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the March 3 by-election in the Ayawaso East Constituency. The Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria polled 431 of the valid votes cast to emerge victorious. His closest contender, Hajia Amina Adams, who is also the widow of the late Member of Parliament, garnered 339 votes. More to follow. . .