Author: Krobea

President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed all seven petitions brought against the Chair of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) and her deputies as well as three against the Special Prosecutor. This follows a letter from the Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, to President Mahama on Monday, January 26 that no prima face case was found. As a result, the petitions, according to the Chief Justice, do not warrant any further investigations for the removal of the EC, her deputies and the Special Prosecutor. A communication from the Presidency said the decision to dismiss the petitions follows an action taken by President…

The Ministry of Finance has announced the payment of GH¢10billion as settlement of interest under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). This marks the sixth coupon settlement under the programme and represents the second full cash payment without any Payment-in-kind component. This, according to a statement issued by the Ministry, reflects strengthened fiscal capacity and solvency. The settlement covers cedi-denominated coupon obligations in line with the restructuring memorandum and govenrment’s broader debt management and fiscal consolidation strategy. In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 18, the Ministry stressed that the move sends a strong positive signal to domestic and international…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has taken a significant step toward strengthening Ghana’s response to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) following a strategic partnership with Project C.U.R.E., the world’s largest distributor of donated medical supplies serving more than 135 countries. The collaboration was formally marked by the arrival of Emily Helen Davidson, an official assessor from Project C.U.R.E., for a 10-day working visit to Ghana. During the visit, Ms Davidson will work closely with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund team, led by Dr Norbert Kipo, to conduct detailed hospital needs assessments across selected teaching and referral facilities. The exercise is aimed at…

For those of us from the heartland of the smock, our earliest memory of the revered fugu goes back to our grandfathers and fathers. I must have been no more than six or seven years old when I watched my late dad pull on his heavy, beautifully woven garment before always stepping out for important community gatherings, funerals or festivals. He was often joined by siblings and neighbors, creating a unique chorus of heavy weights who moved in sync, not saying much, but allowing the fabric to speak for them. Those beautiful smocks, sometimes worn with matching hats and trousers,…

Management and senior staff at Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) have agreed to take pay cuts aimed at, among others, reducing the overall expenditure of the state’s cocoa management body. Taking effect from Monday, February 16, the move will see management members take a 20 percent cuts while senior staff take a 10 percent cut in their salaries. A press release issued by the Chief Executive, Dr Randy Abbey, noted that the reduced salary is for the remainder of the 2025/26 crop year. “This decision and other cost-cutting measures in procurement and a staff rationalisation exercise are aimed at reducing the…

Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has challenged Dr Calistus Mahama and others at the Presidency to petition the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) to investigate alleged sales of government slots by other individuals. Dr Calistus Mahama, who serves as Executive Secretary to President John Dramani Mahama, previously petitioned the NIB to probe Mr Ofosu Nkansah’s earlier allegations regarding alleged irregularities in the award of government-funded scholarships — a move that led to his arrest and subsequent bail. In a Facebook post made shortly after the latest developments in his case, Mr…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the temporary suspension of some categories of licensing for gold buying applications. According to management, the decision takes immediate effect but will only affect three categories of applications. “The suspension affects new applications for Tier 1 and Tier 2 buying licenses as well as the Self-Financing Aggregator License with immediate effect,” management said in a statement issued on Monday, February 16. “During this period, the Aggregator License will be the only gold trading licensing category open for new applications.” It assured that applications already submitted prior to the decision will be processed all…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has revealed that the government is considering extradition as one of the key options in pursuing justice against a suspect accused of publishing intimate images of young Ghanaian women without their consent. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, the Minister strongly condemned the act while urging the public not to further stigmatise the victims. “First of all, let me condemn the act in no uncertain terms,” she said. “However, in condemning the act I will hasten slowly to condemn the victims so we don’t end up victimising…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has outlined a broad inter-ministerial and international collaboration to address the alleged cybercrime involving the non-consensual publication of intimate images. In her interview with the BBC, she emphasised that the matter cuts across several state institutions. “So if you look at the work of the Ministry, it’s cross-sectorial,” she explained. “In this particular case you are looking at a collaboration between the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and all others. In fact the Russian Embassy inclusive.” She added that…

Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has expressed grief and frustration following the sudden death of his father, describing the loss as both painful and deeply personal. In an emotional social media post on February 15, 2026, Mr Ofosu Nkansah appeared to reference recent events surrounding his arrest, suggesting that he had sought permission to spend more time in Kumasi to observe his ailing father. “Those with power now who refused my request to spend more time in Kumasi to observe my seriously sick old boy too I thank you. I…