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Tension is rising in Ghana’s education sector as the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), has declared a nationwide strike set for Wednesday, April 30, 2025. This decision, comes after concerns about the delayed promotions of over a thousand teachers remain unresolved. GNAT’s General Secretary, Thomas Tanko Musah, stated in an interview that they have given the Public Services Commission and the Ghana Education Service, until the end of April to address the issue, warning that these institutions will be held accountable for any fallout in May. Despite some senior teachers being promoted, many junior teachers, have not seen any…

…African Diaspora Community to Interior Minister   By Philip Antoh A group known as the African Diaspora 126+, has appealed to the Interior Minister, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed Mubarack, to clarify a statement made on April 3, 2025, that the government of Ghana has planned to commercialize residency permit for foreigners in Ghana. According to the group also known as the Historically Unique Group (HUG),  the minister’s statement lack clarity and want him to come clear of their status in Ghana, while demanding clear cut policy to regulate their stay. Residency permits Speaking at a press conference in Accra on April 22,…

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has sighted some media reports falsely claiming that some Police officers were detained for arresting a judge for a traffic offence. A statment release by the Police Public Affair Department sates that, “We wish to categorically state that the claim is not just false, but is baseless and without merit. The CID on April 7, 2025, received a petition from a Circuit Court Judge to the effect that, on December13, 2024, four officers of the Adenta Divisional Police Command, led by Inspector Godwin Dey, had harassed her, assaulted her court…

By Philip Antoh The government of Ghana, has announced its intention to sell gold that has been confiscated from illegal mining operations. The proceeds from this initiative, will be allocated towards the restoration of lands that have been damaged and the purification of polluted water sources. This information was disclosed by Senior Presidential Advisor, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, during an interview on April 20. She highlighted that the Ghana Gold Board is actively working to prevent illegally mined gold from infiltrating the legal market. The funds generated from these sales, will be directed towards environmental restoration efforts, which include cleaning…

The recent shift in leadership at the Judiciary, following the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, has ushered in Justice Baffoe Bonnie as the acting Chief Justice. This transition comes in the wake of a petition urging the removal of Gertrude Torkonoo from the esteemed position of CJ. There is a prevailing sentiment among the public that the Supreme Court, and consequently the judiciary as a whole, has tarnished its reputation through self-inflicted actions. A susceptibility to the influences of the political elite has compromised the integrity of this branch of government in the eyes of conscientious Ghanaians. As Justice…

By Toma Imirhe & Elorm Desewu Considering that 2025 is another year during which Ghana will not have access to the international capital market it is only to be expected that both participants in the local economy and international direct investors would be nervous about the direction and quantum of the change in the exchange rate between the Ghanaian cedi and the United States dollar over the coming months. Indeed it would appear they have good reason to worry. The relative exchange stability enjoyed by the cedi during the latter years of the previous decade and the start of this…

In an auspicious ceremony held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, MP, officially commenced the construction of a state-of-the-art two-storey office complex for the Savannah Regional Lands Commission. The groundbreaking event marked a crucial milestone in the efforts to establish a permanent and well-equipped office space that will significantly augment the operational capabilities of the Commission within the region. Hon. Sulemana, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, expressed concerns over the inadequate and inappropriate working conditions currently faced by the Commission in its temporary office. Addressing the…

Shocking revelations have exposed Akonta Mining Limited for brazenly flouting the law by operating without proper permits at the precious Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. The Minerals Commission slammed outlandish claim of legitimacy by Akonta Mining which is owned by the Ashanti regional Chairman of the NPP, Antwi Bosiako (aka Wuntumi), proving the company has been plundering the reserve unlawfully. The scandal unfolded at a fiery press briefing called by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources on Tuesday April 21, 2025, as he condemned Akonta Mining for their illicit activities within the reserve. In a scathing response, the Commission debunked…

…Conflicted GIMPA Law School Dean indicted in Leaked Document By Gifty Arthur A SCANDAL of immense proportions has shaken the high echelons of power, with leaked documents implicating suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Araba Torkornoo in a web of controversy. Confidential papers meant for the eyes of President John Dramani Mahama and the Chief Justice have somehow landed in the public domain, shattering the veil of secrecy surrounding the proceedings. Not content with just the leaked petitions, an alleged response from the CJ to the President surfaced barely a day after her suspension was announced, seemingly trying to sway public…

By Innocent Appiah Speculations abound as the NPP women’s group, Aglow Women Ministry, is suspected to be linked to a questionable statement from the Christian Mothers Association defending suspended Chief Justice Getrude Araaba Esaaba Torkornoo. Observers suggest that this group, known for its powerful members such as the suspended Chief Justice herself and other prominent figures, swiftly criticized President John Mahama’s decision to suspend Chief Justice Torkornoo, insinuating ulterior motives. The sudden appearance and fervent support from this unnamed group on behalf of the Chief Justice have raised suspicions, especially considering a prompt rebuttal from the authentic Christian Mothers association…