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… Says Beneficiaries Unknown The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has confirmed that an alarming total of 2,755,691 SSNIT accounts remain dormant as of May 21, 2025. They explained dormancy as an account being inactive for 12 months without at least one valid contribution. The letter, dated May 21, 2025, and signed by Emmanuel Klu, Information Officer at SSNIT, was in response to a request by a freelance investigative journalist, Innocent Samuel Appiah, under the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), who requested information on dormant accounts and beneficiary claims from the Trust. In…

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A fiery storm has erupted in Ghana’s boxing fraternity, with prominent pugilists unleashing a barrage of “verbal jabs” and ominous threats against self-proclaimed social media pundit and politician, Leo Mensah, widely known as Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah. Their message is stark: Keep your political meddling out of boxing, or suffer the wrath of the ring. The fury stems from Okatakyie’s recent, scathing remarks directed at Sharaf Mahama, the third son of former President John Dramani Mahama. Okatakyie plunged headfirst into the boxing arena after Sharaf successfully organized the thrilling ‘Battle of the Beast’ boxing bout at the Bukom Arena last Friday, June…

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the nation’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating from ‘Restricted Default’ (RD) to ‘B-‘ with a Stable Outlook. This significant leap signals a potential turnaround in Ghana’s relentless pursuit of economic stability. The upgrade comes on the heels of Ghana’s successful restructuring of a whopping $13.1 billion in Eurobonds back in October 2024. This, coupled with improved engagement with its external commercial creditors, has clearly caught Fitch’s eye. According to Fitch, only $2.6 billion of external debt is left on the chopping block, with a mere $700 million of that figure categorized as commercial debt. This dramatically…

By Philip Antoh The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CAMFED Ghana to support deprived girls and Persons with disabilities (PWDs) by creating decent job opportunities throughout the country. During the signing ceremony, YEA CEO Mr. Malik Basintale highlighted that more females than males participated in the recent BECE, marking a positive change from previous trends. “CAMFED has provided many benefits, particularly in my region, and all of this shows that CAMFED is active. Therefore, we find it essential to collaborate with them to develop the country together,” he stated. Mr. Basintale emphasized…

…. Bold Vision for Economic Boom and Regional Stability By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a powerful address at the 2025 Ghana-European Union Partnership Forum, charting a course for a “resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future” built on mutual respect and shared ambition. The Ghanaian leader didn’t mince words, painting a vivid picture of a maturing alliance poised to tackle global challenges head-on. Mahama kicked off by showering praise on the EU delegation and all participants, calling the forum a “vital platform of cooperation.” He emphasized that the dialogue transcended mere pleasantries, embodying a tangible commitment to common…

By Leo Nelson In a bold move challenging the government’s handling of illegal mining, pressure group Democracy Hub has hauled the state to the High Court, demanding an immediate halt to the deportation of foreign nationals involved in galamsey without due prosecution under Ghanaian law. The group argues that the current practice of deporting foreign galamsey suspects bypasses the nation’s legal framework and violates constitutional protections, asserting that these individuals must face the full force of Ghanaian law, just like local citizens. Filed in the High Court, the lawsuit seeks several declarations and orders to compel the government to prosecute…

By Leo Nelson Despite a much-touted increase in the 2025 national budget for education, Ghana is still miles away from meeting global standards. A damning report by Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) reveals the nation’s financial commitment to schooling remains woefully inadequate, casting a dark shadow over its ability to hit critical sustainable development goals. The report, a deep dive into the first budget under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, pulls no punches. It meticulously dissects the figures, laying bare the stark reality against principles of allocation efficiency and Ghana’s international promises on education funding. While the government boasts a projected…

By Prince Ahenkorah The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has revealed that future Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) may no longer be appointed, but rather elected, in line with growing public demand for greater accountability and inclusiveness in local governance. Addressing participants at an orientation and training programme organized for MMDCEs on Wednesday, June 18, the President highlighted the possibility of a major constitutional shift that could redefine how MMDCEs are selected. He noted that the current system of appointing these local government leaders could soon be phased out, depending on the outcome of…

Fiery legal scholar and governance expert Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare has unleashed a scathing critique of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) proposed internal reforms, labelling them a “strategic power grab” rather than a genuine attempt at renewal. He warns that the controversial roadmap threatens to undermine both party democracy and the integrity of Ghana’s political system. Speaking with The New Republic, Prof. Asare, a Democracy and Development Fellow at CDD-Ghana, tore into the NPP’s “dangerous” sequencing of internal elections. The party’s timetable shockingly prioritizes polling station elections in December 2025 and presidential primaries in January 2026, leaving the crucial election…