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February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Council Of State Should Play More Active Role In Governance, Says Alhaji Mumuni

Accra, Ghana – Alhaji Muhammed Mumuni, the newly elected Northern Regional representative on the Council of State, has called for the Council to expand its role in national governance beyond simply advising the President. He believes the Council has the potential

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Chief Of Staff Revokes Post-Election Public Service Appointments

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has revoked all public service appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024, in a move aimed at promoting fairness and transparency in the public sector's transition process. A confidential letter was sent to all heads

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Ghana’s Corruption Perception Index Score Declines In 2024

Accra, Ghana – Ghana's score on the 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) has decreased, falling from 43 to 42. This was announced in a press release issued by the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter of Transparency International. The report

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Mahama Submits ORAL Report To Attorney-General For Immediate Action

Attorney-General tasked with investigating 2,417 corruption cases uncovered by the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) committee President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to swiftly initiate investigations into corruption cases highlighted in the

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025

Mahama Assures Ghanaians of Economic Recovery and Stability

At the Chinese Lantern Festival Gala, Mahama stresses the importance of collaboration with China for Ghana's economic recovery. Former President John Dramani Mahama has reassured Ghanaians that strategic actions are underway to address the country’s economic difficulties and restore stability. Speaking

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Mahama Vows to Refer ORAL Findings to Investigative Agencies

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that the findings from the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee will be handed over to relevant investigative agencies to probe individuals accused of misusing state resources. Mahama revealed that the committee is expected to

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Minority Caucus “Washes Hands” Off Ablakwa’s Approval

Accra, Ghana – The Minority Caucus in Parliament has distanced itself from the approval of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Minister for Foreign Affairs, citing concerns over his conduct and responses during the vetting process. During Tuesday's parliamentary session, Minority Leader Alexander

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Afenyo-Markin Faces Privileges Committee if He Fails to Apologize to Clerk – Bernard Ahiafor

Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of Parliament's Appointments Committee, has warned that Minority MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin will be referred to the Privileges Committee if he does not issue a full and unreserved apology to the Clerk of the Appointments Committee, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah. Afenyo-Markin,

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Bernard Ahiafor Defends Speaker Bagbin’s Suspension of Four MPs

Bernard Ahiafor, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Appointments Committee, has backed Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to suspend four Members of Parliament (MPs) following a chaotic incident in Parliament. The MPs were suspended on Friday, January 31,

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Committee to Begin Public Hearings on Vetting Chaos Starting February 5

A committee tasked with investigating the disruption during the ministerial vetting process will begin holding public hearings on Wednesday, February 5. Formed by Speaker Alban Bagbin, the committee is set to review the events that occurred on January 30, which led