Author: Krobea

The Speaker of Parliament has notified all 276 members (MPs) that the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament is set to reconvene on Tuesday, February 3. Right Honourable Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin exercised his powers in Article 112(1) of the 1992 Constitution to ask the lawmakers to reconvene. The members are set to report on the set date at 12:00pm. The First Session of the Ninth Parliament adjourned sine die on Friday, December 19, 2025, in time for the Christmas break.

The Governing Council of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at securing the country’s borders. Dubbed ‘Project SECOBOR’, the initiative seeks to mobilise resources through partnerships with both the public and private sectors to enhance the Service’s capacity to deliver on its mandate of safeguarding Ghana’s borders. SECOBOR is an acronym for Secure Our Borders. The initiative was announced when the Governing Council paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Interior, Mr. Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, at his office in Accra. The Chairman of the GIS Governing Council, Rev. Stephen Wengam, emphasised that the initiative…

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, says he is considering the possibility of allowing the judiciary utilise 100 per cent of its internally-generated funds (IGFs) to address pressing operational needs. He said this is part of his commitment in working with that arm of government, particularly the Ministry of Justice, “to tackle these challenges”. Dr Ato Forson made this known after a courtesy call was paid on him by the Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. The head of the judicial arm of government was accompanied by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, a Justice of the Supreme Court, the Acting Director…

The Majority in Parliament has described as “misguided” demands by the Minority for the resignation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. On Tuesday, January 20, the Minority led by Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, the Deputy Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee in Parliament, held a press conference, attributing the recent immigrant visa freeze by the US as the direct result of the “reckless diplomacy” by the Foreign Affairs Minister. “This visa freeze is not just a bureaucratic issue,” he told the press. “It directly affects families who have waited years to reunite, and professionals whose careers depend…

The Bawumia Campaign Team is demanding an urgent apology from New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Ohene Agyapong over recent accusations about the party’s first Presidential Candidate. Ken Agyapong is said to have accused fellow aspirant Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of citing health reasons in 1995 for the withdrawal of Albert Adu Boahen from the NPP primaries, won by J. A. Kufuor. “For absolute clarity, Dr. Bawumia has never made the statements that have been attributed to him,” a press release issued by the Chairman of the Campaign Communications, Nana Akomea, said. “We ask Hon. Kennedy Agyapong to produce the…

Many interested Ghanaians joined the virtual hearing of the immigration case involving former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta in the US. However, lawyers of the embattled former public official immediately requested that the hearing be done in-camera. This request was quickly acceded to, forcing all those who had logged online taken offline. The hearing is at the Annandale Immigration Court in Virginia. The former Finance Minister joined from detention at the Caroline Detention Center. He was picked up by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the expiration of his visa. The case was adjourned to Monday, April 27.

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential hopeful Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong has unveiled a six-pillar policy framework he says will guide his administration if elected as the party’s flagbearer on January 31 and subsequently wins the 2028 general election. Speaking to party supporters and the media on Tuesday, January 20 at Silicon House in Accra, Kwabena Agyepong described the initiative as his ‘New Dawn Agenda’, aimed at restoring hope, enhancing governance, and driving inclusive development across the country. The six pillars of his agenda include: Land Reform, Youth Empowerment, and Modern Agriculture. The former Presidential Spokesperson promises to simplify land title…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has commenced its annual Executive Committee (EXCO) retreat, aimed at reviewing the Authority’s performance in 2025 and setting strategic priorities for 2026. The retreat, which began on Monday, January 19, brings together senior management to assess achievements, identify challenges, and plan for improved service delivery across the petroleum sector. In his opening remarks, NPA Chief Executive Godwin Kudzo Tameklo praised the Authority’s performance over the past year, while urging the team to remain focused and collaborative in the months ahead. “The work we accomplished in 2025 was commendable, but there is always room for improvement.…

The Minority Caucus has outlined urgent measures to address Ghana’s inclusion on the US visa freeze list, describing it as a direct consequence of Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s mismanagement. This was at an emergency press briefing. The press briefing was held on Tuesday, January 20 by Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh. “The President must deploy a special envoy to Washington without delay,” he said. “We need someone with the authority, credibility, and respect to negotiate our removal from this list. Waiting for normal channels will cost Ghana dearly.” Nana Asafo-Adjei also criticised Ghana’s Ambassador to the US, stating, “Our Ambassador, Victor…

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of reckless diplomacy after the United States announced an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for Ghanaians. The emergency press conference was held on Tuesday, January 20 and delivered by Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, Deputy Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, on behalf of the caucus. Speaking to the media, Nana Asafo-Adjei said, “This visa freeze is not just a bureaucratic issue. It directly affects families who have waited years to reunite, and professionals whose careers depend on lawful migration. Our citizens are now paying the price for…