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January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Attorney-General Drops Appeal Against Ato Forson’s Acquittal

The Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has officially abandoned his appeal against the acquittal of Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson by the Court of Appeal. Dr. Forson had been facing trial at the Accra High Court on charges related to causing

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Barker-Vormawor Apologizes to Appointments Committee, Clarifies Bribery Allegations

Accra, Ghana – Social media activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has apologized to Parliament's Appointments Committee, clarifying that his previous remarks concerning alleged bribery were not meant to disparage its members. Barker-Vormawor, who had previously made claims about committee members demanding bribes from

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Barker-Vormawor Clarifies Bribery Allegations, Says Comments Not Aimed at Appointments Committee

Accra, Ghana – Social media activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has clarified that his recent social media post regarding bribery allegations was not intended to accuse Parliament's Appointments Committee of corruption. Following public and political scrutiny of his post, which many interpreted as

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Nitiwul Accuses NDC of Selling More State Lands Than NPP

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has alleged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has sold more state lands to private individuals than the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Nitiwul's remarks come amid a growing debate between the two political parties over the

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Linda Ocloo Finishes Vetting in Record Time, While Dr. Omane Boamah Faces Grueling Scrutiny

Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate, Linda Akweley Ocloo, made history by completing her vetting before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee in under 10 minutes on January 28, 2025. In a swift and unprecedented session, no questions were posed to Ocloo, with Minority Leader

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Barker-Vormawor Summoned to Appear Before Appointments Committee Over Bribery Allegations

Activist and legal practitioner, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has been called to appear before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, following his accusations of bribery against committee members. Barker-Vormawor claimed that some committee members had been accepting bribes from

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

BREAKING NEWS…State Drops Charges Against Opuni and Agongo After Seven-Year Trial

Accra, Ghana – After a nearly seven-year legal battle, the state has withdrawn all charges against former Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) Chief Executive, Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni, and businessman Seidu Agongo. The announcement came on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, when State

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Abdulai Bashiru Dapilah Takes Helm at EOCO as Acting Executive Director

Accra, Ghana – Abdulai Bashiru Dapilah has been appointed by President John Dramani Mahama as the Acting Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The appointment, effective Monday, January 27, 2025, was officially announced in a letter dated

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

NDC to Focus on Ashanti Region’s Development in First Three Years – Dr. Amoakohene

Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Minister nominee for the Ashanti Region, has committed to prioritizing the region's development during the first three years of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. In a bid to foster progress and gain support in a region

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Bawumia: True Democracy Must Address Poverty, Not Just Institutions

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of Ghana, has warned that one of the greatest threats to democracy in Africa today is the ongoing struggle for survival, which he refers to as "the Next Meal." He stressed that democracy must do