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Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame says since taking office in 2021, the number of lawyers registered on the role of lawyers in Ghana has more than doubled, with over 4,000 new lawyers enrolled during his tenure. In his remarks, Dame pointed out that the newly sworn-in president of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, leads the Bar during a critical period when the quality of legal practice and adherence to ethical standards are of utmost importance. Dame emphasised that while growth is a positive development, it inevitably raises concerns about sustaining high standards in legal practice. He acknowledged that an influx…

Private legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has raised serious concerns about the police response to the assault of award-winning journalist, Erastus Asare Donkor and his team who were covering illegal mining, also known as galamsey, activities.

The  pressure on the Ghana cedi continued as the local currency lost 3.95% against the US dollar in October 2024, taking its year-to-date depreciation to nearly 29%. It is coming after the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ermest Addison’s statement that the cedi will soon post gains against the American greenback. Last week, the local unit also lost 1.50% in value against the British pound, and 0.69% against the euro. Despite the Bank of Ghana’s effort to stabilise the currency by auctioning US$20 million to the Bulk Oil Distributors (BDCs) and selling US$81.47 million during the 7-day forward…

Former President and NDC Presidential Candidate, John Mahama, has criticised President Nana Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for their absence at the National Peace Campaign launch on Sunday. Mr Mahama argued that their attendance was crucial, given their role in ensuring national security and peace. He stressed the importance of the President and Vice President prioritising peace efforts, particularly amid rising concerns about security. He noted that upon inquiring about their absence, he was informed that Dr. Bawumia was attending a youth program focused on employment strategies. “When I arrived at the event, the President was absent, same…

The recent decision by the United States Embassy to restrict politicians and individuals who will attempt to undermine Ghana’s democracy ahead of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections, is highly commendable and a step in the right direction. This decisive decision will not only help promote peace and stability in Ghana, but will also reduce political violence and eventually force unscrupulous politicians to think and act right in the upcoming elections. However, this reporter has discovered that this decision by the US Government through its Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, was just an enforcement or implementation of a recommendation…

Accra’s popular radio station, Citi 97.3 FM, marks its 20th anniversary today, November 4, but the celebrations are muted as the company grapples with internal friction, financial strains, and employee discontent. Once a pioneering voice in Ghana’s media landscape, Citi FM, owned by Omni Media, now faces challenges that threaten its reputation and staff morale. Founded in 2004 by Ghanaian businessman Nick Amarteifio, widely known as “Papa Nick,” Citi FM quickly became renowned for its blend of news, music, and community-driven programming. Yet, as the station reached its 20-year milestone, it has been overshadowed by a rift between Amarteifio and…

The Ghana Tourism Authority has adjudged Brynx Haven Guest House in Cape Coast as the Guest House of the Year 2024 at a colourful ceremony held at the Castle Gardens, Osu on Friday October 25, 2024. The award comes just a month after the same facility was adjudged the Guest House of the Year in the Central Region by the Ghana Tourism Authority at an awards ceremony in Cape Coast. In a citation accompanying the award, the Tourism Authority acknowledged the “exceptional service, hospitality, and commitment to providing travelers with clean and well-appointed rooms at affordable rates.” The citation said…

Members of Parliament representing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have affirmed their commitment to vigilantly safeguard their recently acquired position as the Majority side in Parliament starting Tuesday, October 22. Their stance follows the Supreme Court’s decision to grant a Stay of Execution against the Speaker’s ruling that declared vacant four seats. Three MPs had sought to run independently in the upcoming election, while one independent member had aligned with the NPP. The MP for Effutu and Majority Leader, Afenyo-Markin, turned to the apex court after Speaker Bagbin’s pronouncement shifted their status to the minority last Thursday. Addressing the…

An attempt by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to bolster his online campaign with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot named GTPBawumia, capable of responding to a stream of questions from voters, seems to have backfired. The trained chatbot, nicknamed GTPBawumia, on the popular social platform X (formerly Twitter), is catching attention for all the wrong reasons, with many users finding humor in the responses they are receiving. Promoted by several party communicators, including Campaign Spokesperson Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the chatbot is designed to address queries about the vice president’s plans and vision for Ghana…

A growing number of individuals have expressed their support for Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to defy the Supreme Court’s order regarding the four vacant parliamentary seats. The Supreme Court had halted Bagbin’s ruling after Majority Leader and MP for the Effutu constituency, Alex Afenyo-Markin, sought the court’s intervention. Alongside the National Democratic Congress (NDC) maintaining their stance as the majority, prominent figures in Ghana have rallied behind the Speaker. Former director of the Ghana Law School, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, criticized the Supreme Court on a TV3 program, condemning its interference in parliamentary affairs as “constitutional lawlessness, provocation of Parliament, and contempt…