Author: Nhyira
Raphael Mensah, the individual declared wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for his alleged role in a high-profile corruption case, has returned to Ghana and voluntarily surrendered to the authorities. According to a statement issued by the OSP, Mensah arrived at Kotoka International Airport late Wednesday evening and reported directly to the OSP headquarters in Accra, accompanied by his legal counsel. His return follows weeks of speculation about his whereabouts after being declared wanted in connection with alleged acts of corruption and corruption-related offences. The OSP, in June, issued a public notice calling for information on Mensah’s…
Minister for Energy and running mate to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 presidential candidate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has said that his rise in politics is not driven by personal ambition but by a deep-seated sense of responsibility instilled in him from an early age. Popularly known as NAPO, Dr. Opoku Prempeh described his political journey as one anchored in public service and shaped by values he inherited from his family and community. Speaking at a recent engagement with party supporters and youth groups, the Energy Minister said his decision to enter politics was not motivated by the pursuit…
Kenedy Agyapong aspiring NPP flagbearer and business mogul advices the party’s delegates on the elections set for 2026. The election is going to give insight on who will represent the party in 2028 as president. The party is having their National Delegates conference on 19th July, 2026. In a post on Facebook he highlighted the importance of choosing a credible leader to safeguard a flawless victory in the upcoming general election. Kenedy who was the Former Member of Parliament in Assin Central partook in the Flagbearer election for NPP in 2024 and lost. He has faced a lot of backlash…
A 39-year-old businessman, Dominic Tawiah, has been remanded into the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) by an Accra Circuit Court over his alleged involvement in a gold fraud scheme amounting to GH¢1.5 million. Tawiah is facing a charge of defrauding by false pretenses, a serious offence under Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act. According to preliminary court documents, he is accused of convincing a complainant to invest in a purported gold trading venture, promising substantial returns. However, the gold was allegedly never delivered, and the complainant was unable to recover the funds. Prosecutors told the court that the suspect operated…
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to release “whatever she thinks is credible” regarding late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as pressure mounts from within his own support base. The statement comes amid rare criticism from Trump’s political allies, following the Justice Department’s recent declaration that it found no evidence of a so-called “client list” linked to Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking network. Speaking during a media briefing at the White House, Trump sought to address growing concerns, saying, “If there’s credible information, it should be released. The public deserves transparency.” Bondi, a longtime ally of…
President John Dramani Mahama has declared illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, a national emergency. He has also directed the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals posing as members of the anti-galamsey task force to extort money from legitimate small-scale miners. He issued the directive during his Thank You Tour in the Western North Region, speaking at a community engagement in Juaboso. Addressing a gathering of residents and miners, Mr. Mahama expressed grave concern about the damage illegal mining continues to inflict on Ghana’s water bodies, forests, and farmlands. “The galamsey menace is now a national emergency,” he said. “We…
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has called on board members across Ghana to move beyond seeing their roles as ceremonial or symbolic, emphasizing that board service must be rooted in leadership, strategy, and accountability. Speaking at the Jubilee House during a courtesy visit by the Boardroom Governance Institute, Mr. Debrah said too many institutions suffer from weak board oversight, which often results in poor performance or institutional collapse. “Board membership is not just about prestige or titles,” he stated. “It is about providing direction, ensuring transparency, and taking responsibility for the health and future of the institution.” He stressed that…
The Bank of Ghana has convened an emergency meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to review recent economic developments, the central bank announced in a statement on Thursday. Originally scheduled to begin on July 28, the fourth MPC meeting of the year was brought forward in response to what the Bank described as “emerging pressures” in the domestic and global economy. The final decision on the policy rate, initially expected on July 30, could now be announced earlier than planned. While the central bank did not disclose specific triggers for the emergency session, analysts point to rising inflationary risks,…
The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has endorsed the rollout of the GH₵1 per litre fuel levy, calling it a timely and strategic move to support Ghana’s economic recovery and energy sector. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Thursday, July 17, Mr. Vanderpuye described the levy as “a necessary intervention” that could ease government expenditure pressures and help stabilize fuel prices. “We must see this levy not as a burden, but as a contribution to national recovery,” he said. “It’s a practical step that can strengthen our energy systems and improve…
Ghana’s cocoa regulator has warned that the country could face a moderate drop in plant production this season due to rising disease incidence caused by prolonged rainfall and insufficient sunlight. The announcement, made on Tuesday, follows growing concerns from cocoa farmers who are calling for government support to cushion the effects of worsening weather conditions. Many have reported widespread black pod disease and other fungal infections, which thrive in damp conditions and weaken cocoa trees. The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) acknowledged the challenges, noting that persistent rains in major growing regions have created an environment for diseases to spread rapidly,…