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Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor, has expressed deep concern over the efficiency and transparency of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing its operations as “guzzling money” without delivering measurable results…

Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Saturday took its critique of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) directly to the streets, arguing that improved macroeconomic indicators have failed to ease the cost of living after 12 months of NDC rule…

Mr Daniel Yao Domelevo, Board Chair of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), has urged faster and more coordinated action in corruption-related cases to maintain public confidence in the justice process. Speaking in an interview on Zoom, Domelevo said a report earlier submitted to the Attorney General was not ready for prosecution and required further auditing and investigation to establish possible infractions. He argued that delays risk undermining public trust, particularly given the prominence of anti-corruption pledges during the 2024 general election. Domelevo pointed to Article 187(8) of Ghana’s Constitution, which allows the President, in the national interest, to…

Professor Ransford Edward Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), has lauded President John Mahama’s administration for what he described as ethical leadership and effective governance that have restored public trust and economic stability in Ghana…

Ghana’s recent economic performance reflects recovery rather than deep structural reform, economist Professor Godfred A. Bokpin has said, warning that growth achieved at the expense of the environment should not be celebrated.

Accra’s December events calendar, long dubbed “Detty December,” has once again dominated conversations about culture, tourism and economic activity in Ghana, with industry players pushing back against claims of oversaturation…

Kofi Tonto has criticised comments attributed to Dr Stephen Amoah, popularly known as Stika, describing them as divisive and inconsistent with the responsibilities of a Member of Parliament, particularly within the context of the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer race…

Attorney General and Minister for Justice Dominic Ayine has disclosed that the detention of former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta in the United States follows the revocation of his visa and ongoing investigations involving Ghanaian and foreign authorities, insisting the matter goes beyond routine immigration enforcement…

The Presidential Election Committee of the New Patriotic Party has called on former president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to present a comprehensive report on activities undertaken in planning and executing the party’s presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31…

Northern voters backing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer race are doing so on the basis of competence rather than ethnicity, Dominic Nitiwul, the NPP Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, has said. Speaking during party engagements, Mr Nitiwul rejected claims that support for the Vice President among northerners is driven by regional or ethnic considerations, arguing that political choices in the north have historically prioritised perceived ability and electability. “Since the beginning of Ghana, northerners have never voted because someone comes from the north,” he said. “Our elders and grandfathers never taught us to follow a person…