Author: Krobea

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia appears poised to sweep the Western North Region in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Primaries in January, following series of endorsements from delegates across constituencies in the region. The 2024 NPP flagbearer, on the 4th leg of his nationwide tour, having already visited the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions, has seen rising support on his tour of the Western North Region, which began on Tuesday, October 28. On the opening day in Sefwi Akontombra, Aowin and Suaman, Dr Bawumia received enthusiastic welcome from delegates and constituency executives, who rolled the red carpet;…

Minister for Roads and Highways Kwame Governs Agbodza has assured Parliament that work on the Kasoa-Winneba Road is progressing steadily. He stated that the contractor has not slowed down, contrary to complaints from some Members of Parliament and residents about delays in the project. Responding to concerns raised in the House, Mr Agbodza explained that the contractor remains on schedule to complete construction by 2027, adding that the project is proceeding in accordance with the agreed timelines. He acknowledged, however, that the ongoing works have caused some inconvenience to motorists and residents. To address this, the Ministry, he said, would…

The Minority in Parliament has filed a motion to draw the Speaker’s attention to the obligation of the legislative arm of government to abide by court proceedings regarding the Chief Justice role. According to the six New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament, who signed the motion, the House must be briefed on the status of all litigations regarding the removal of Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo before proceeding to vet the President’s nominee. On Tuesday, October 28, the Appointments Committee decided on Monday, November 10 as date to vet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. But the six MPs are urging the…

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice has detailed 21 charges against former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and four others over alleged financial crimes amounting to several millions of Ghana cedis. The charges, filed at the High Court in Accra, cover a wide range of offences, including stealing, money laundering, defrauding by false pretences, fraudulently and intentionally causing financial loss to the Republic, using public office for profit, and intentional dissipation of public funds. Under Section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), the offence of stealing carries…

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in the French capital of Paris as he attends the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum. President Mahama left Accra on Tuesday for the forum, which is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. From Paris, according to a statement issued by the Presidency, the President will travel to Cairo as the guest of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. President Mahama will join his Egyptian counterpart to open the Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday, November 1. “The President is expected to return to Ghana on Sunday, 2 November, 2025,” the statement signed by the Minister…

One-time suspended National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Paul Awentami Afoko has declared his intention to run again for the same position. “This decision has not been taken lightly,” he noted in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 28. “It comes after careful consideration and in response to the consistent calls for renewed leadership rooted in the founding values and democratic ideals of our party.” Mr Afoko, together with his then First Vice Chairman Sammy Crabbe and General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, was suspended in 2015 for allegedly sabotaging the fortunes of then Presidential Candidate Nana Addo Dankwa…

The National Service Authority (NSA) has released a total of 85,159 personnel drawn from across accredited tertiary institutions in the country to start a one-year mandatory national service. The posting represents the first batch deployed to both private and public firms. “This figure excludes personnel who had issues with data mis-match and have either had it resolved or pending review, teachers, nurses, midwives and other equally vital categories,” a statement issued by the Director-General, Ruth Dela Seddoh, said. All prospective personnel who have no issues with their postings are expected to undergo a strict laid-down registration process from Wednesday, October…

President John Dramani Mahatma has left Ghana for France on official duty. He is expected to continue to Egypt before returning home on Monday, November 3. This was communicated to Parliament by the Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on Tuesday. In the absence of the President, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang shall act in accordance with Article 60 of the 1992 Constitution.

The Black Queens will play at next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after seeing off Egypt 4-0 at home in the second leg of the final round qualifiers. The 2024 WAFCON Bronze medallists, therefore, book their ticket 7-0 on aggregate. Hapoel Jerusalem forward Doris Boaduwaa opened the scoring at the Accra Sports Stadium after the break. She went on to score two more goals while Comfort Yeboah got the other in the 4-0 drubbing of the Cleopatras. The Egyptians protested the first goal after their goalkeeper was seen to have handled it before the ball dropped to Boaduwaa.…

The Vetting and Appointments Committee of Parliament has decided on Monday, November 10 as date for the vetting of Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for a substantive role. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie was nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to replace ousted Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. After resuming on Tuesday, October 21, the Committee met two days later to consider the date for the public vetting. As agreed by all members, the vetting will take place at the Speaker’s Conference Room on Monday, November 10. However, the dismissed Chief Justice has filed a suit at the High Court for a judicial review…