Author: Kojo Nakkan

The Member of Parliament for Tano North and Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has questioned the government’s claims of building economic resilience, arguing that the completion of Ghana’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme has exposed underlying challenges. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 3, Dr Boako said the country’s economic situation remained fragile despite assurances from the government about recovery and stability. “The IMF programme is over. The economy is naked again. After all, the much talked about resilience by government was just a hoax,” he stated. The former aide to the former Vice…

The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has cautioned Ghanaians against giving any political party an overwhelming majority in Parliament, arguing that such dominance weakens democratic accountability. Addressing Parliament on Friday, July 31, Dr Boako said the government’s numerical advantage in the House has made it difficult for the Minority’s concerns to influence policy decisions, particularly on tax-related legislation. He alleged that the government’s handling of recent tax proposals demonstrates a disregard for opposing views, insisting that Parliament should provide meaningful checks and balances rather than simply endorsing government…

Former Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah has criticised the government’s proposed modalities for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), describing the arrangement as inconsistent with calls for a non-partisan local governance system. In a Facebook post on Friday, Mr Korsah said the decision for political authorities to nominate five persons, from whom three would be shortlisted for an election, was disappointing and did not represent the kind of independent local-level elections many Ghanaians had anticipated. He argued that the proposed process would maintain the influence of political parties in the…

The Attorney-General had raised concerns that key exhibits presented by the prosecution during the trial of former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu were missing from the record of appeal before the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged her. In written submissions filed on April 1, 2026, the Attorney-General’s Department informed the appellate court that the record before it did not contain any of the exhibits tendered by the prosecution during the original trial. The state indicated that the documents available in the record were only some of the materials disclosed to the defence before the commencement of…

The Black Queens have begun their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a flying note following a 2-0 win over Cape Verde. Two goals scored in each half of the encounter at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca ensured that the 2024 Bronze medallists walked away with the maximum points. It was an early goal from striker Doris Boaduwaa, who lobbed the ball past the Cape Verdean goalkeeper in the 6th minute. The Queens failed to put the ball at the back of the net again after several attempts. In the 54th minute, Cape Verdean defender Eleia Vieira…

Former Sekondi MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer has defended the economic record of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, arguing that his administration took critical decisions that helped Ghana navigate one of its most challenging economic periods. Mr Mercer made the comments after Ghana officially completed its IMF Extended Credit Facility programme on Monday, July 27. In a Facebook post, the former Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said the Akufo-Addo administration inherited an economy facing pressures but successfully implemented reforms that produced signs of recovery before the COVID-19 pandemic. He said by 2019, Ghana had recorded improvements in economic growth, inflation…

The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) Alumni Association has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei Esq., as part of efforts to strengthen engagement and explore avenues for collaboration. The delegation used the occasion to formally introduce the Association, share its vision and outline its commitment to supporting the growth and development of UENR alumni and students through strategic partnerships. The Association also extended an invitation to Mr Adjei to attend the launch of the UENR Alumni Greater Accra Chapter. The NEIP Chief Executive warmly received…

President John Dramani Mahama will host his Gabonese counterpart, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, for an official visit to Ghana from July 28 to 30, 2026. According to a statement from the Presidency, President Oligui Nguema will arrive at the invitation of President Mahama, accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising government ministers, senior officials and members of the Gabonese business community. The statement issued by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, described the visit as another watershed moment in the growing bilateral relations between Ghana and Gabon. The two Heads of State are expected to hold a tête-à-tête…

Former Finance Minister and Karaga MP Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has described the government of President John Dramani Mahama as a “talk more, do little” administration following the presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. Dr Amin Adam, who is the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, said the review presented to Parliament on Thursday, July 23, confirmed the opposition New Patriotic Party’s earlier assessment that the 2026 Budget lacked substance and failed to address the needs of Ghanaians. According to him, the budget had “only burns and no meat”, describing it as…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released all fixtures for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League.  The season is set to begin on the weekend of Friday, September 4-7 and end on Friday, May 28-31, 2027. Week 1 of the season will see defending champions Medeama SC playing away to Dreams FC. Debutants Debibi United will host Asante Kotoko while Port City and FC AshantiGold 04 will slug it out on the opening day. The first Super Clash is set for Week 13 to be hosted by Asante Kotoko with the reverse fixture scheduled for Week 30 in Accra. Find the…