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Article: Dickson Adom This perspective paper draws upon the constitutional provisions concerning the rights of nature in Ecuador and Bolivia to offer nuanced recommendations for integrating the rights of nature into Ghana’s environmental governance legal framework. It characterizes the rights of nature as a transformative, 21st-century legal revolutionary approach within global legal environmental frameworks. The paper emphasizes the importance of adopting an integrated rights of nature paradigm that recognizes not only human rights but also the intrinsic rights of nature within economic and legal systems. Furthermore, it highlights the limitations of Ghana’s current constitutional framework, which predominantly emphasizes human rights…

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has served notice of possible revocation of 962 small-scale mining licenses as part of efforts to combat illegal mining. The minister made this known following a committee’s report on the status of small-scale mining licenses across the country. The committee, which was established to review existing mining licenses, presented its report to the Minister at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources on Monday, July 21, n2025. Per the committee’s report, a total of 1278 licenses were reviewed, out of which 316 were cleared of any irregularities. The remaining 962…

The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTAs), in a release dated July 17, 2025, and signed by its General Secretary, Gapson Kofi Raphael, has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, for his timely and progressive directive which has led to the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all pre-tertiary schools across the country. The Association further commended the Ghana Education Service (GES) for its swift action in operationalizing this directive and instructing heads of institutions to immediately implement the reactivation of PTAs nationwide. The policy, according to the NCPTAs, acknowledges the…

The cost of the controversial national cathedral, a personal pledge by former President Akufo-Addo to God, has shockingly ballooned from $58 million to $97 million. The additional $39 million, is an outstanding cost lying in the books expected to be paid to the contractors, Sir David Adjaye and Associates. The project, located at the heart of the national capital, Ridge in Accra, it has also emerged suffers litany of payment discrepancies, infractions and procurement breaches, needing a forensic audit. These concerns were raised when Minister for Government Communications and spokesperson to the president, Felix Kwakye Ofosu provided update on audit…

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP, delivered a compelling presentation at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College on the topic: “Combating Illegal Mining in Ghana: Strategies for Conflict Prevention and Sustainable Development.” Addressing officers and stakeholders, the Minister issued a passionate call for collective action in the fight against illegal mining—locally known as galamsey—which continues to pose a grave threat to Ghana’s environment, water bodies, and national security. Reaffirming the government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating illegal mining, Hon. Buah outlined a comprehensive five-pillar strategy: Strengthening Law Enforcement – Enhancing the deployment of…

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has officially transferred management of 31 Technology Solution Centers (TSCs) from the Rural Enterprise Project (REP) to the GRATIS Foundation as part of efforts to reposition them as key drivers of Ghana’s 24-hour economy initiative. Speaking at the handover ceremony at the Elmina TSC, the Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi said the move aligns with government’s strategy to empower local industry and enhance productivity through innovation and skills development. “These are not just machines; they’re a mandate to lead Ghana’s technological transformation,” he noted. The TSCs, which operate…

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated two individuals for appointment as Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the Ashanti Region, subject to approval by their respective assemblies. The nominations, announced in a statement issued on Thursday, July 17, are part of ongoing efforts to fill key leadership positions within local government structures. The statement, signed by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, named Ibrahim Issahaq as the nominee for the Atwima Mponua District Assembly and Yakubu Issifu as the nominee for the Asante Mampong Municipal Assembly. If approved, the two will assume responsibility for…

President John Dramanu Mahama, has been hit with a terrible news with the passing away of his younger brother, Malik Dramani Mahama. The unfortunate news occurred yesterday, Thursday July 17 after the deceased was reportedly seen online six (6) hours earlier. The president is yet to publicly comment on the sad development.  Based in the Kingdom (UK), the death of Malik has hit many Ghanaians especially National Democratic Congress (NDC) and his friends online. Many have expressed shock because to them, the deceased was online, commented on posts and engaged on Whatsapp groups few hours before the sad news. Messages…

The Agona West NPP Constituency Chairman, Gibrine Tanko, has been summoned by the party’s General Secretary after failing to honor an invitation to defend his failed attempt to suspend the party’s 2024 parliamentary candidate. Alhaji Tanko and the constituency Secretary Anthony Kwame Kum suspended Lawyer Christopher Arthur, a staunch supporter of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential bid, which has roundly been condemned by other executives and supporters in the constituency. The embattled chairman has been accused of failing to follow due process in his actions. Meanwhile, six of his executive members have disclaimed the suspension, stating that no decision was made…