Author: Krobea

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has accused government authorities of sustained opaqueness in the management of the Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) Programme following the Bank of Ghana’s admission that it has incurred losses under the initiative. The group said the development confirms long-standing concerns about secrecy and weak oversight. In a statement issued on Monday, January 12, CDM said the programme was implemented without a clearly disclosed legal, financial, or operational framework, making it difficult for Parliament and the public to properly assess its performance. “Since its inception, the G4R Programme has been surrounded by contradictions and unanswered questions,” CDM stated,…

During a campaign tour of Adenta Constituency on Sunday, January 11, New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Kennedy Agyapong alleged that former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia did not support the party’s parliamentary candidates in Adenta. According to Ken Agyapong, the NPP lost the Adenta seat because Dr Bawumia reportedly refused to campaign for Akosua Manu, citing her opponent, Mohammed Ramadan of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as a relative by marriage. He also described Adenta as a “traditional NPP seat”. However, available records and visual evidence contradict these claims. Data from past elections indicate that Adenta has not been…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has held a two-day Management Retreat from January 10-11 to take stock of the performance of the Ministry in the year 2025 and to make projections and set targets for them for the current year. In his remarks, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) congratulated the management and staff of the Ministry for the feat achieved in the past year and expressed confidence for an increase in productivity in the year 2026. Highlighting the foreign policy of Ghana in the context of the current international system, he reiterated Ghana’s non-aligned position in…

Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Karaga Constituency have dramatically appealed to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to intervene and persuade their Member of Parliament, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, to seek re-election, despite his stated intention not to contest again. The appeal came after the delegates formally endorsed Dr Bawumia, during which they knelt before him as a sign of respect and urgency, asking him to prevail upon the MP to reconsider his decision. According to the delegates, Dr Amin Adam had earlier indicated his desire to serve only two terms in Parliament. However, they argued…

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have parted ways with Manager Xabi Alonso by mutual agreement. “Xabi Alonso will always carry the affection and admiration of all Madridistas because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values of our club,” the club said on Monday, January 12. “Real Madrid will always be his home.” The decision comes barely 24 hours after Madrid were beaten 3-2 by rivals FC Barcelona in the Supercopa played in Saudi Arabia. Alonso had to leave with his coaching staff. “We would like to thank Xabi Alonso and all his coaching staff…

The Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG) has commended the government for settlement of a portion of the arrears owed members. On Monday, January 12, government announced that the energy sector debt has been substantially settled. It said a total of $393 million was paid to the independent power producers to settle their arrears. “The clearance of these long-outstanding obligations, including the payments made in 2025 to the Independent Power Generators, represents a major milestone in restoring financial stability and operational confidence across the power sector,” a statement issued by IPGG said. “This achievement reflects decisive leadership, disciplined fiscal management, and…

The Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hassan Tampuli, has reiterated the commitment of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to national unity and inclusiveness, cautioning against narratives that seek to portray the party as aligned with any particular ethnic or religious group. Addressing party supporters in Gushegu at a political engagement in support of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential bid, Mr Tampuli stressed that the NPP was founded on principles that reject sectionalism and promote broad national participation. He noted that Ghana’s political tradition and constitutional order expressly prohibit discrimination based on tribe, religion or region, adding that the ideological foundations of…

There has been a downward review of fees and charges by the University of Ghana, Legon following a meeting held on Thursday, January 8. The meeting, which had in attendance officials from the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), was chaired by a Deputy Education Minister, Dr Clement Apaak. A statement issued on Monday, January 12 reveals reduced fees and charges. For instance, the Student Representative Council (SRC) Hostel Development Levy, which was GH¢300, has been reduced to GH¢150. The Telecel Data levy is also GH¢122, down from GH¢312, and has been made optional. The GH¢100…

Hundreds of delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Sunday, January 11 converged in the Karaga Constituency in the Northern Region to welcome Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as he continued his campaign ahead of the party’s internal primaries. Dr Bawumia, the former Vice President of Ghana and the NPP’s 2024 Presidential Candidate, is seeking re-election to lead the party into the 2028 General Elections and is currently touring the Northern Regions to engage party faithful. The visit to Karaga, which is represented in Parliament by Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the former Finance Minister, formed part of Dr Bawumia’s efforts to…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) says persistent insecurity and selective accountability have weakened public confidence in governance one year into President John Dramani Mahama’s presidency. In its January 2026 assessment, CDM pointed to the prolonged conflict in Bawku, which has resulted in periodic violence, loss of life, and destruction of property, as evidence of the state’s failure to fully protect citizens. “The continued insecurity in Bawku represents not only a humanitarian concern, but a constitutional and legal challenge demanding urgent and sustained state action,” the statement said, citing Ghana’s obligations under both the 1992 Constitution and international human rights…