Author: Krobea

The Minister of Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has announced Friday, July 3 as a public holiday to mark Republic Day. The Day falls on Wednesday, July 1 to mark 66 years since Ghana became a republic. “However, in view of the fact that 1st July 2026 falls on a Wednesday, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has, by Executive Instrument (E.I), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601), as amended, declared Friday, 3rd July 2026, as Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country,” the Minister…

The Ghana Prisons Service has interdicted No. 8566 Chief Officer Michael Osei-Bonsu following his arrest for allegedly attempting to smuggle a substance suspected to be Indian hemp into the Kete-Krachi Local Prison. The incident occurred on Friday, June 19, during routine security checks conducted by officers on duty before the commencement of the officer’s night shift. The suspected narcotic substance was detected and retrieved at the prison gate through the vigilance and professionalism of the officers on duty. The officer was subsequently handed over to the Kete-Krachi District Police for further investigations and was arraigned before the Kete-Krachi District Magistrate…

The case by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaba Sackey Torkornoo taken to the courts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been dismissed. Madam Torkornoo had prayed the courts to enjoin the government of Ghana, particularly President John Dramani Mahama, to reinstate her as she claimed her removal from office following a suspension was arbitrary, unfair and a violation of her human rights. She noted that her removal, among others, had subjected her to public ridicule. But in a ruling on Wednesday, June 24, the courts noted that there was no evidence of bias or motivation…

Former Upper West Regional Minister Dr Hafiz Bin Salih has thrown his support behind Boakye Agyarko’s bid for the National Chairman position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), describing him as the most suitable person to lead the party into the 2028 general elections. According to Dr Bin Salih, the NPP requires strong leadership and a capable candidate to reposition the party and enhance its chances of electoral success in 2028. He stated that among the individuals seeking the National Chairman position, Mr Agyarko stands out because of his experience, leadership qualities and commitment to the party’s growth. “We need…

Ghana’s Black Stars produced a disciplined and resolute defensive performance to hold England to a goalless draw at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in a Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. An inspired defensive display ensured Ghana earned a goalless draw with England at the FIFA World Cup 2026. It was a first half punctuated by perspiration rather than inspiration. Ghana made their gameplan clear from the outset as they sat deep and looked to pick England off on the counterattack. The strategy, devised by coach Carlos Queiroz, proved enormously effective, neutralising…

Zoomlion Ghana Limited has launched a nationwide emergency fumigation and disinfection exercise, a coordinated national response that begins in flood-ravaged Greater Accra before rolling out to other regions, according to the Head of Emergency Management at the Jospong Group, Dr. Gideon Sogbey. The operation, which commenced on Monday, June 22, initially targets parts of the Weija-Gbawe Municipality, Ablekuma North Municipality, and the McCarthy Hill enclave, areas where recent floods have left behind significant sanitation hazards, including accumulated filth, faecal matter, sewage and other contaminants. “This is a nationwide exercise, and although we have started in Greater Accra, we have already…

The brother of former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo has appeared before court following last Sunday’s shooting incident. Israel Nana Kwadwo Safo, also known as Akofena, was in court together with eight other suspects, who were all picked up by police as part of investigations into the incident. All the nine suspects were granted a bail of GH¢500,000 with two sureties each by the Adenta Circuit Court. Among the offences they have been charged with are discharging guns in town contrary to Section 209 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, causing unlawful damage contrary to Section 175(1)(A) of…

Former Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Committee of Illegal Mining (IMCIM) Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Onuawonto Bissue has penned an open letter, urging the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to continue his trial at the High Court. The Office had written to the Court for a suspension of proceedings due to a Supreme Court suit on the constitutionality of the institution to prosecute. This plea was, however, rejected by the Court. On Tuesday, June 23, Charles Bissue, as he is popularly known, says he wants to see the end of the case due to the damage it has caused not only…

Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) Electoral Area Coordinators in the Greater Accra Region have petitioned the party to sanction former flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong over “concerning conduct” against the NPP. Ken Agyapong made headlines last week after criticising the NPP for failing to complete the Afari Hospital in Kumasi during the party’s eight years in government. He later granted a radio interview where he threatened to expose the party and some of its members. His comments have drawn backlash from fellow party members, and a group coordinators are the latest to call for action. In the petition, the group said…

The brother of former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP) has been arrested following a shooting incident at his residence on Sunday, June 21. “The suspect reported himself to the Regional Police Headquarters on 22nd June 2026 and was subsequently handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters to assist ongoing investigations into the incident,” a police statement late Monday said. Two suspects, said to be accomplices of Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Akofena, were also arrested as part of further investigations. “All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court…