Author: Krobea

President John Dramani Mahama will on Saturday, April 18 begin a two-day tour of the Northern Region. Dubbed ‘Resetting Ghana’, the tour will afford citizens, led by their traditional leaders, the opportunity to engage the President directly to provide feedback on his policy initiatives, the impact of these initiatives on their daily lives, ongoing development projects, and concerns that need redress. It is the second of its kind after one in the Bono Region. President Mahama, who will be accompanied by various ministers of state and heads of institutions, will cut the sod to commence work on 24-hour markets and…

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has penned an appeal to judges of the country’s courts to be guided by the dictates of Article 296 of the 1992 Constitution. He alleged that some of these judges are following “unseen instructions” and this could spell doom for them in future. “Your decision shall become part of the public record and posterity will judge you accordingly,” he wrote on Facebook on Friday, April 17. “Please apply your legal brain, common sense and abide by your judicial oath,” he advised. It is unclear what may have instigated this post but many believe it may be…

Former Member of Parliament for Dormaa East Constituency Paul A. Twum-Barimah has defended the High Court ruling that restricts the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from independently prosecuting cases, insisting that the decision is firmly grounded in constitutional law rather than judicial error. According to him, Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution clearly vests prosecutorial authority in the Attorney-General, meaning that any other institution, including the OSP, can only initiate prosecutions with proper authorisation. He further pointed to Article 130, which places final interpretative authority on constitutional matters in the Supreme Court. He also cited Article 1(2) of the…

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has responded to allegations raised by New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Old Tafo Constituency Vincent Ekow Assafuah at a press conference on Thursday, April 16. Key among the allegations was the alleged doubling of salary by Chief Executive Officer Chris Boadi-Mensah without board approval. “Under what legal authority did Mr Chris Boadi-Mensah double his salary without board approval?” the Minority MP asked, insisting that the absence of a functioning board at the time raises “grave concerns about the integrity of internal controls and oversight mechanisms”. But in a swift response…

The police have declared three persons wanted over the deadly robbery attack on Berekum Chelsea FC’s team bus last Sunday. The three were named by suspect Mohammed Ahmed, who is said to be the gang leader. Alias ‘I Can Do’, Mohammed Ahmed was arrested by a crack team of officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate Headquarters, the Anti-Robbery Unit, CID Headquarters, the Ashanti South and the Ashanti Regional Commands in an intelligence-led operation. He was arrested together with fellow suspect Gideon Bawa. “Exhibits retrieved include a pistol with two rounds of .32 ammunition, eleven BB cartridges, a “blantine”, pepper spray,…

Member of Parliament for Old Tafo Constituency Vincent Ekow Assafuah has raised serious governance concerns over what he describes as an unauthorised salary increment by the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Chris Boadi-Mensah. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, April 16, Mr Assafuah alleged that Mr Boadi-Mensah increased his own salary immediately upon assuming office in February 2025, at a time when the NPRA Board had not yet been inaugurated. He questioned the legality of the move, arguing that such a decision could not have been properly authorised within the existing governance structure. “Under…

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo Constituency, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has criticised what he describes as costly and potentially unjustified staff transfers within the National Pensions Regulatory Authority under Acting CEO Chris Boadi-Mensah. According to Mr Assafuah, at least eleven staff members have been transferred within a short period, with each transfer reportedly costing approximately GH¢90,000 in relocation and associated expenses. This brings the total cost to nearly GH¢1 million. He questioned whether such expenditure represents prudent use of pension funds, particularly in a system designed to safeguard the long-term financial security of contributors. “Pension contributors are entitled to…

Former Member of Parliament for Effia Constituency Joseph Cudjoe has renewed calls for transparency in the Publican AI Customs system contract, warning that the continued secrecy surrounding its financial terms could set a dangerous precedent for governance in Ghana. In a detailed commentary, the former Public Enterprises Minister stressed that the financial terms remain the most critical component of any agreement. “The most important aspects of any contract is the financial terms,” he stated, insisting that without disclosure, it is impossible to properly assess value for money. He also raised concerns about remarks made by the Commissioner-General of the Ghana…

Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has called on the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to ensure fairness and transparency in its internal electoral processes. In a post shared on his Facebook page on Thursday, April 16, he cautioned party executives against any form of manipulation during primaries, stressing that such practices undermine the sacrifices made by candidates. “When you look at the resources and the energy which go into running Political primaries, it is unconscionable for Party executives to cheat any Party in the elections because no one…

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazaville, Congo, to attend the investiture ceremony for President Denis Sassou N’Guesso. The Congolese leader was re-elected for another 5-year term as President of the Republic of the Congo in elections held on Sunday, March 15. President Mahama will return to Accra immediately after Thursday morning’s ceremony. He flew to Brazaville after launching his flagship Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa on Wednesday, April 15.