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A former Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has called on government to reduce taxes on petroleum products. The Karaga MP insisted that the move will not derail the 2026 Budget due to increased oil revenues. He made the remarks in response to rising fuel prices and renewed calls for intervention. In a Facebook post Friday, April 3, Dr Amin Adam, who also serves as Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, said government is currently enjoying significant gains from elevated crude oil prices on the international market. He argued that these gains provide a buffer that can support tax reductions…

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated that reducing taxes on petroleum products will not adversely affect the 2026 Budget, amid growing public pressure over rising fuel prices. In a Facebook post on Friday, April 3, he argued that government has sufficient fiscal space to absorb any potential revenue shortfalls. According to Dr Amin Adam, calls by civil society organisations and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union for a reduction in fuel-related levies are justified, particularly as pump prices have increased steadily over the past month. He maintained that such interventions would provide relief…

Ghana Premier League debutants Hohoe United have affirmed their withdrawal from the 2025/26 league with immediate effect. “We do this not because we lack the will to compete, but because of the systemic unfairness, procedural manipulation and apparent bias we have endured which have made continued participation impossible,” the club’s board said in a statement on Thursday, April 2. The statement outlined a number of cases the club deemed unfair in its first season in the top-flight league. Among these is a three-match home ban imposed on the team on Monday, March 9.It said not even an appeal was acknowledged…

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has extended humanitarian support to more than 2,500 inmates at the Kumasi Central Prison, providing meals and free legal aid services as part of an outreach initiative in the Ashanti Region. The initiative, undertaken in collaboration with Jofel Restaurant, his wife Dr Charis Assafuah, and a team of legal and health professionals within the Kumasi Metropolis, saw the group dine with inmates while offering free health screening and legal consultations. As part of the exercise, Assafuah received case files of approximately 20 inmates, with a commitment to pursue pro bono…

The National Youth Authority has been recognised for its contributions to youth development, receiving the 2025 National Youth Champion Award at the Head of State Award Scheme ceremony held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. The award was accepted on behalf of the Authority by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Operations and Programmes, Alhaji Inusah Mahama, who represented the institution at the event. The Head of State Award Scheme, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, was established in 1967 to promote values such as discipline, volunteerism, and patriotism among young people. This year’s…

Burkina Faso has lifted the suspension on the issuance of Special Export Authorisations (ASE) for fresh tomatoes from the country. This was disclosed by Ghana’s Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), who welcomed the decision. It said the Burkinabé authorities took the decision following improvements in the supply situation to local processing units and firm commitments by stakeholders to ensure adequate availability of tomatoes for domestic industrial use. The Ministry noted that this new development reflects the effectiveness of ongoing bilateral engagements between Ghana and Burkina Faso. It noted that one of the five key bilateral meetings held by…

President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to touch down in Accra on Wednesday, April 1 at 3:00pm for a three-day state visit. “The main event of the visit will be bilateral talks at the Peduase Lodge, preceded by a tête-à-tête between the two leaders,” the Minister of Government Communications,Felix Kwakye Ofosu, wrote in a release on Tuesday. “Both Presidents will lead their respective delegations in detailed discussions on enhancing cooperation between the two countries in several areas, including trade, tourism, health, sanitation, agriculture, the fight against corruption and tackling unemployment.” The Zimbabwe leader is expected to be received by…

The 24-Hour Economy Authority and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the expansion of 24-hour operations across Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. The agreement, signed in Accra on March 31, forms part of efforts to advance the country’s broader economic transformation agenda through reliable, round-the-clock fuel supply. Under the terms of the MoU, the NPA will develop and enforce operational readiness standards for 24-hour service delivery across fuel stations, refineries, bulk storage depots, and bulk road vehicle operations. These standards will cover critical areas such as lighting, security, staffing protocols, digital fuel monitoring,…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has confirmed that every contractor involved in the government’s “Big Push” infrastructure programme who has submitted a works certificate has been fully paid. Speaking on the progress of the initiative, Mr Agbodza said the government remains committed to ensuring that all projects under the programme are completed on schedule. He emphasised that timely payments to contractors are a critical part of maintaining project momentum and guaranteeing quality delivery across the country. According to Mr Agbodza, the government is focused on ensuring that the Big Push continues to deliver roads and infrastructure efficiently,…

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, March 31 signed five bills including three amendment bills passed by Parliament into law. Theyl bills are Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill, 2025 and Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The rest are Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Bill, 2026. In a brief remark after assenting to the bills, President Mahama explained that the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026, scraps the Office of Minister of National Security and frees the President to appoint any Minister to supervise the…