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June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Ghana Closes Tehran Embassy, Evacuates Citizens Amidst Escalating Middle East Conflict

Ghana has initiated the immediate evacuation of its citizens from Iran and closed its embassy in Tehran due to the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. The decision, announced by Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a Facebook post

June 11, 2025June 10, 2025

Ghana Seeks Backing from Tunisia and Burundi for AU Chairmanship Bid

Ghana is actively seeking the support of Tunisia and Burundi in its campaign for the upcoming African Union (AU) Chairmanship, President John Dramani Mahama has revealed. The President made the remarks while receiving letters of credence from the newly appointed ambassadors

June 11, 2025June 10, 2025

Majority Accuses Minority of Misleading Public Over GHS1 Energy Levy

The Majority in Parliament has pushed back against criticisms from the Minority Caucus over the recently approved GHS1 energy sector levy, accusing them of misleading the public and engaging in populist tactics. The Minority has argued that the levy was introduced

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Minority Urges Government to Dialogue with Striking Nurses and Midwives

The Minority in Parliament has called upon the government to rethink its approach to the ongoing strike by nurses and midwives. They are emphasizing the critical need for constructive engagement rather than relying on legal action. Speaking at a press conference

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Parliament to Draft Law Supporting Lifestyle Audits

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced that Parliament will soon begin drafting legislation to support lifestyle audits for individuals suspected of acquiring unexplained wealth. According to the Speaker, the proposed law is part of broader efforts to strengthen the fight

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

Interpol Issues Red Notice for Ken Ofori-Atta Over Corruption Allegations

Interpol has officially listed Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, as "Wanted", following a request by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor. This move comes after Ofori-Atta failed to appear for a scheduled interrogation on June 2, prompting the Special Prosecutor

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Chairman Wontumi Visits NPP Leadership Following EOCO Release

Embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako—widely known as Chairman Wontumi—has visited the party’s national leadership in Accra following his release by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). Chairman Wontumi was granted bail on

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Minority Demands Probe into Ann Sansa Daly’s Medical Credentials

The Minority in Parliament is calling on the Ghana Medical and Dental Council (GMDC) to clarify the medical credentials of Ann Sansa Daly, issuing a one-week ultimatum for a formal response. This follows President John Dramani Mahama’s recent decision to revoke

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

OSP Risks Reputational Damage Over Media Approach – Elvis Darko Warns

Elvis Darko, Editor of Newscenta newspaper, has raised concerns over the Office of the Special Prosecutor's (OSP) media-driven approach to high-profile investigations, warning that it could backfire and tarnish the institution’s credibility. Darko argued that handling investigations through the media rather

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Wontumi Withdraws Motion to Challenge GH¢50 Million Bail

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has withdrawn his legal challenge against the GH¢50 million bail imposed on him. The motion to review the bail conditions, originally filed on