Author: Constance Awunor

The number of bank and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institution (SDI) employees implicated in fraud declined by 40 percent in 2025, according to the Bank of Ghana’s latest Fraud Report. The report said 219 employees were cited for fraud in 2025, down from 365 in 2024, reflecting improvements in internal controls and oversight across the financial sector. However, despite the decline in staff-related fraud, the total value at risk from fraudulent activities increased to GH¢101 million, highlighting the continued financial impact of fraud on financial institutions. Internal fraud cases decline According to the report, banks recorded a 34 percent reduction in fraud…

Ghanaian romance fraud suspect Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has reportedly been extradited to the United States after authorities carried out his transfer following the dismissal of a last-minute court application seeking to halt the process. The extradition reportedly took place after the High Court rejected an emergency application filed by his legal team, which argued that the transfer should be suspended while other legal matters were addressed. The court, however, dismissed the application, clearing the way for his removal from Ghana. Court dismisses last-minute application According to reports, Abu Trica was escorted by security officers to the…

Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called for sustained and predictable investment in Ghana’s child protection systems, saying legislation alone is not enough to protect children from labour exploitation. She said lasting progress requires long-term financing, strong partnerships and a coordinated national commitment involving government, development partners, civil society, the private sector, communities and families. Long-term investment is essential Dr Lartey made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at the National Justice Conference, held under the theme, “Sustainable Funding for Child Protection Against Labour Exploitation.” The conference was organised by International Justice…

The Ghana AIDS Commission says fresh supplies of antiretroviral (ARV) medicines are expected to arrive in Ghana within the next three to four weeks as authorities work to address declining stock levels across parts of the country. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, July 9, the Commission’s Director of Technical Services, Dr Eric Nana Poku, acknowledged challenges within the current supply chain but assured that measures are underway to prevent nationwide shortages. ARV stock levels below target Dr. Nana Poku said stock levels at the Central Medical Store have fallen below the Commission’s preferred threshold of six months’ supply.…

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate resignation or dismissal of the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice over the withdrawal of GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to support victims of the recent floods. The caucus accused the Attorney-General of incompetence, arguing that he failed to follow the appropriate legal process before authorising the release of the funds. Minority alleges breach of legal procedure Addressing journalists, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei said the Attorney-General should have first taken steps to set aside an existing garnishee order affecting the Contingency Fund before authorising the withdrawal. According to her, bypassing…

The Ghana AIDS Commission has cautioned that disqualifying applicants from employment solely because they are living with HIV could violate the Ghana AIDS Commission Act, 2016 (Act 938). The Commission’s Director of Policy Planning, John Eliasu Mahama, said the law protects people living with HIV from discrimination in employment except under limited circumstances where a specific medical condition is essential for the job. HIV status not grounds for employment refusal Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Wednesday, July 8, Mr Mahama cited Section 32 of Act 938, which prohibits employers from refusing employment based solely on an applicant’s HIV…

Minister for the Interior Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has disclosed that 1,300 applicants tested positive for HIV during the recent recruitment exercise into Ghana’s security agencies. The revelation was made when the minister appeared before Parliament’s Government Assurance Committee to account for assurances made by the ministry since 2025. According to the minister, about 100,000 applicants underwent aptitude and medical examinations during the recruitment process. Parliament urges ministry to contact affected applicants Chairperson of the Government Assurance Committee, Dominic Nitiwul, urged the Interior Ministry to reach out to all affected applicants so they can receive counselling and begin treatment early. He said…

Lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor has asked the High Court in Accra to direct the Attorney-General to grant him access to his client, Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, whose whereabouts remain unknown following an extradition order. The oral application was made after the court ordered Kumi’s extradition to the United States, where he is wanted to face charges in connection with an alleged $8 million romance scam. Lawyer says client’s whereabouts unknown When the case was called on July 6, Barker-Vormawor told the court that neither he nor his legal team knew where his client was being held after the…

Supreme Court Judge Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi has urged Ghanaians to stop offering bribes to judges, saying efforts to eliminate corruption in the judiciary will only succeed if the public also plays its part. He said corruption within the justice system is not driven by judicial officers alone, arguing that litigants who attempt to influence court decisions through bribery contribute significantly to the problem. “I say to people, listen, judges don’t give themselves bribes. It is litigants and Ghanaians who will offer the judge their bribe, even for the judge to contemplate it. So stop bribing your judges because the…

Minister for Roads and Highways Governs Kwame Agbodza says this year’s heavy rains have exposed weaknesses in road construction across Ghana, urging contractors working on the government’s Big Push projects to prioritise proper drainage systems and adhere to engineering standards. Speaking during an inspection tour of ongoing Big Push road projects in the Volta Region, the minister said roads should be built to withstand normal rainfall and not deteriorate because of poor construction practices. “The rains this year have exposed the way we used to do things in the past,” he said. Roads must withstand heavy rains Mr. Agbodza stressed…