Author: Krobea

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has called for a bi-partisan parliamentary inquiry into what he describes as the questionable sale of 18 tonnes of Ghana’s gold reserves. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, March 4, during the debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA), he raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding the transaction. Addressing the Speaker, Dr Boako said developments surrounding the sale point to what he termed a “criminally minded attempt to loot the resources of this country”. He told the House that between September and December 2025, 18 tonnes of Ghana’s gold…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has inaugurated a 10-member Entity Tender Committee (ETC), tasked with upholding integrity, transparency, and professionalism in safeguarding public resources. The committee was sworn in at a brief ceremony at the Fund’s secretariat in Accra. Administering the oath was Board Member and legal practitioner, Nelly Bernice Wallace, who formally ushered the members into office as part of efforts to reinforce the institution’s governance and procurement structures. Delivering her remarks, the Administrator of GMTF and Chairperson of the ETC, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, urged members to discharge their duties with diligence and strict adherence to established rules…

Former Vice President of Ghana Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife, Samira, together with their entourage, have been assisted from Qatar to another country as tensions escalate in parts of the Middle East.The relocation follows direct instructions issued by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who, acting on behalf of the government, directed Ghanaian embassies in the region to take immediate steps to ensure their safety and coordinate secure travel arrangements.Diplomatic sources indicate that the embassies worked closely with host authorities to facilitate the swift and discreet movement of the former Vice President, his wife and their team…

The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, has argued that Ghana’s anticipated assumption of the African Union (AU) Chairmanship in 2027 required no special diplomatic manoeuvring, as it was already secured under the AU’s rotational system. In a statement, he explained that the AU Bureau comprises five members — the Chairperson, 1st Vice Chairperson, 2nd Vice Chairperson, 3rd Vice Chairperson and Rapporteur — representing the continent’s five regional blocs. He noted that the system allows for automatic upward progression within the Bureau. “The rotation within the Bureau occurs such that when the one-year term of…

The Member of Parliament for Bosome Freho, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, has accused the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, of sacrificing Ghana’s opportunity to secure the Presidency of the ECOWAS Commission in exchange for what he describes as a “predetermined” African Union (AU) Chairmanship for President John Mahama in 2027. In a press release, the Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee alleged that the Minister “ceded Ghana’s right to occupy the position of the Presidency of the ECOWAS Commission in exchange for a so-called unanimous endorsement” by West African leaders to back President Mahama as the sole…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has met the country’s Ambassadors and Consuls-generals over the tensions in Middle East. The meeting, held virtually, was to assess the rising tension in the Gulf region and the impact on Ghanaian citizens living there. It was joined by the Heads of Mission for Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Iran and Turkey. Taking to his official Facebook page after the meeting, Mr Okudzeto Ablakwa wrote that so far no Ghanaian has been injured nor killed amid the conflict. “We have put together a reliable database of all Ghanaians in these countries…

Member of Parliament for Bosome Freho Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh has criticised the Minister for Foreign Affairs, accusing him of engaging in what he termed “political showmanship” at the expense of Ghana’s broader diplomatic interests. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP alleged that the Minister’s actions were driven by a desire to secure political mileage rather than protect Ghana’s institutional advantages within both ECOWAS and the African Union (AU). “But for the Minister’s lack of understanding of the institutional processes of ECOWAS and the AU, and his grave appetite for political showmanship to please his master, Ghana would have secured both…

Karpowership Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to building engineering capacity and advancing inclusion within Ghana’s energy sector as the global community marks World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026. Observed worldwide under the theme ‘Shaping Our Sustainable Future Through Engineering’, the day underscores the critical role engineering plays in accelerating sustainable development, driving innovation, and supporting industrial growth. In Ghana, engineering expertise remains fundamental to ensuring reliable electricity supply and sustaining national progress. Karpowership Ghana noted that engineering excellence is central to its operations and long-term strategy. Beyond delivering dependable power, the company continues to invest in developing the next…

The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has led members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament on a tour of cocoa-growing communities in the Eastern Region. The visit follows the government’s recent reduction in cocoa producer prices, a decision that has generated concern among farmers and attracted strong criticism from the Minority. Government officials have attributed the price adjustment to declining global cocoa prices, maintaining that the decision reflects prevailing international market conditions. However, Mr Annoh-Dompreh and his colleagues argue that the move places an undue burden on farmers who are already contending with rising input costs and economic hardship. During…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the successful evacuation of all staff of the Ghana Embassy in Iran. This follows the escalation of tensions in the country as the conflict with Israel heightens. Countries whose citizens are resident in the Middle Eastern nation have triggered evacuation efforts to get them out for the safety of lives. “I am delighted to announce that we have conducted a successful evacuation of all our embassy staff in Iran,” Ghana’s Foreign Minister wrote on his official Facebook page on Monday, March 2. “The Ghanaian diplomats are safe and in high…