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“Democracy is not just the right to vote, it is the right to live in dignity.” – Naomi Klein Ghanaians are increasingly demanding accountability from state institutions, urging comprehensive reforms across sectors such as the judiciary and the Electoral Commission (EC). This call is not an act of rebellion but a legitimate democratic request aimed at strengthening governance and ensuring transparency. As Ghana navigates its democratic journey, it is imperative that leaders, particularly His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, embrace these calls for reform to advance the nation while ensuring that his leadership is protected from unwarranted attacks by the NPP,…

Through the intervention of Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzato Ablakwa, the government has successfully put a stop to two controversial transactions that were initiated during the previous Akufo-Addo administration. The diplomatic properties in Nigeria and Zambia, which were earmarked for sale by the former government under the supervision of then-Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, now serving as the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, faced impending dispossession. Upon assuming office last month, Minister Ablakwa made a firm commitment to retain ownership of these important assets for Ghana. In a briefing to Parliament on Friday, Ablakwa announced that, with the full support of President John…

Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has dropped a bombshell revelation that he is close to uncovering the masterminds behind the disappearance of a whopping 1,346 Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) containers. Fresh from a high-profile visit to key sites in Kpone and Shai Hills, where authorities have apprehended some Chinese suspects and are currently on the hunt for Indian suspects who allegedly fled the scene, Jinapor made the shocking disclosure on the Parliament floor today. In a riveting speech, the minister declared his unwavering commitment to putting an end to the long-running scandal, vowing to bring the…

Accra, 28th March 2025 – Under the award winning ShePower programme, Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell branded fuels and lubricants in Ghana, has successfully hosted the maiden edition of the ShePower Summit 2025 in Accra. The event, held under the theme “Fuelling Change: Redefining Possibilities for Women in STEM”, brought together employees of Vivo Energy Ghana, accomplished female professionals, aspiring young women, and other key stakeholders in academia and industry to champion female empowerment and inclusivity in traditionally male-dominated industries. The Chief Human Resource Officer of Vivo Energy Group, Reinette Wessels, highlighted the various efforts…

The stress of an election-year campaign and the pressure of forming a new government have forced Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang to undergo further medical treatment abroad. This is after initial care at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) on Saturday, March 29, 2025. A statement released by the Presidency on Sunday confirmed that the 73-year-old Vice President had fallen ill after work on Friday, March 28, 2025. Details regarding the nature of the illness or the country where she will receive further treatment were not disclosed. Many believe that the gruelling 2024 campaign leading to her party’s victory…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accompanied by some members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) on Monday March 24, 2025 paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, His Eminence, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu. The Chief Imam, welcomed the IGP and congratulated him on his elevation to the highest office in the Ghana Police Service. The IGP, in his remarks, thanked the National Chief Imam for his warm reception and support. He also thanked him for his continuous prayers for the peace and stability of the nation. He further assured the National Chief Imam of his…

A newly surfaced video has added a dramatic twist to ongoing legal proceedings involving Kennedy Agyapong. The lead counsel representing the Ghanaian politician and businessman Carter Corriston vehemently argued in court 412 Essex County Newjersey presided by Jeffery B Beacham that his client’s statements about his immense wealth were nothing more than exaggerated boasting—or as he put it, “puffery.” The debate unfolded when lawyer for investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas Andrew Deheer sought to admit a video into evidence. The footage captured Kennedy Agyapong making bold claims about his wealth, including a striking statement: “With the exception of Bloomberg, I’m…

….Chief Justice Torkornoo’s Fate Hangs in the Balance as Injunction Hearing Draws Near” In the midst of mounting pressure for her removal, Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has made a pivotal move by formally requesting copies of the three petitions lodged against her, currently in the possession of President John Dramani Mahama. The embattled senior justice of the Supreme Court articulated her request in a missive dated Thursday, March 27, stressing the necessity of having the documents in hand to formulate an apt response. This development follows a recent revelation by Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix…

….To busted Signals Bureau Boss: Asaase Radio’s image washing turns false Claims from Accra-Asaase Radio that, the 44-year-old embattled former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, was involved in extensive business dealings with COCOBOD during Dr Stephen Opuni’s tenure as Chief Executive, have been proven to be an outright lie. Documents available to The Herald, reveal that Asaase Radio, attempted to link the former COCOBOD boss to Adu-Boahene’s financial dealings to shift focus from the latter’s controversial transactions at NSB and whitewash his reputation. According to official records, the first time Adu-Boahene’s fertiliser company, Glofert Limited, secured a…

….Demands three petitions seeking her removal Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, has drawn a sword against President John Dramani Mahama, demanding copies of the three petitions submitted for her removal from office and initiating legal arguments against it. She formally wrote to the President, the Chairman of the Council of State, the Council of State, the former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, the Association of Magistrates and Judges, and the President of the Ghana Bar Association, among others. Vincent Ekow Assafuah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Old Tafo, has also filed a writ, challenging the President’s procedure for having a Council of State;…