Author: Nhyira
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an immediate end to fuel allowances for all political appointees. This bold step forms part of his broader plan to cut down government spending and restore discipline to the public purse. The directive affects ministers, deputy ministers, presidential staffers, MMDCEs, and other government-appointed officials. According to the President, this move reflects his administration’s commitment to lead by example in tough economic times. “We cannot ask citizens to make sacrifices while government continues to enjoy luxury,” Mahama stated. “Everyone must play a part in fixing our economy and that starts from the top.” Earlier this…
Tensions are rising within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as George Buttey, the party’s First Vice-Chairman, faces possible suspension. His recent remarks accusing former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of dishonesty have sparked backlash from party loyalists. A petition, reportedly submitted by a group of concerned NPP members, accuses Buttey of making false claims that damage both the former president’s image and the party’s unity. The petitioners argue that Buttey’s statements lacked evidence and violated party rules. They are demanding disciplinary action, including an immediate suspension to prevent further division. Buttey’s comments, made during a recent media appearance, suggested that…
Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah, the Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan, has responded directly and firmly to remarks made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin about her recent committee appointment. In a clear statement to the press, Dr. Ayensu Danquah dismissed Afenyo-Markin’s claim that her appointment was “unduly political.” She described his comments as misplaced and unnecessary. According to her, the appointment followed due parliamentary procedure and reflected her qualifications—not political favoritism. “This is not about party lines,” she said. “It’s about service, experience, and commitment to duty.” Rather than dwell on political interpretations, Dr. Ayensu Danquah urged her colleague to…
Communities in Ada West, Ada East, and Anloga districts are set to benefit from a $14 million project designed to boost climate resilience and improve livelihoods along Ghana’s coastline. The Coastal Community Resilience Improvement Project in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, funded by the Adaptation Fund, will run for four years. It aims to protect vulnerable communities from rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and declining fish stocks. In Ghana, the project focuses on practical solutions. It will build protective infrastructure, support climate-smart farming and aquaculture, and restore mangrove forests. Local residents will also receive training in new skills to help them…
In a bold effort to stabilize the local currency, the government of Ghana has pumped approximately $1.4 billion into the economy during the first quarter of 2025. This aggressive intervention, led by the Bank of Ghana, aims to curb the cedi’s earlier decline and restore investor confidence. At the start of the year, the cedi traded above GH¢14.70 to the dollar, sparking concerns among importers, businesses, and the general public. However, thanks to the central bank’s dollar injections alongside stronger remittance flows, rising gold exports, and tighter fiscal controls the cedi has appreciated by over 40 percent, now hovering around…
Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, is calling for an immediate military investigation following the alleged destruction of a culturally significant statue and reported acts of brutality against civilians in the conflict-prone Bawku municipality. Addressing the media in Accra, the MP condemned what he described as the “unwarranted use of force” by some security personnel deployed to the area under the government’s ongoing peacekeeping operation. According to Ayariga, eyewitness accounts and community leaders have confirmed that a statue symbolizing ancestral heritage was recently demolished, stirring deep anger and sorrow among residents. “This was not just any structure…
Ghana’s flagship Senior High School (SHS) feeding programme has entered a period of operational uncertainty following the expiration of its interim policy framework, sparking concern among school administrators, parents, and education stakeholders. The interim policy, introduced in 2023 to manage rising costs and supply shortages under the government’s Free SHS initiative, officially lapsed at the end of June 2025. However, authorities have yet to announce a new directive or offer clarity on the way forward, leaving schools across the country in limbo as they prepare for a new academic term. In the absence of a renewed framework, many headteachers report…
Ghana has recorded a major milestone in its energy sector as the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition announces the successful completion of a crucial gas infrastructure upgrade carried out by Italian energy company ENI. The project, which forms part of Ghana’s long-term strategy to enhance domestic energy security and support cleaner industrial growth, has resulted in a significant increase in daily natural gas supply. According to the Ministry, the upgrade focused on key processing and delivery systems within the Western Corridor Gas Network. ENI’s technical enhancements have expanded capacity and improved reliability, allowing for the daily supply of an…
Controversial evangelist and founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, Patricia Asiedua, widely known as Nana Agradaa, has filed an application for bail pending appeal before the High Court in Accra. Agradaa, currently serving a custodial sentence following her conviction on charges of defrauding by false pretense and charlatanic advertisement, is seeking temporary release while her legal team challenges the ruling in a higher court. According to court documents, her lawyers argue that there are substantial grounds for appeal and that continued incarceration would cause undue hardship, especially given her responsibilities as a religious leader and the nature of the…
In a decisive move to modernize public service delivery and restore trust in law enforcement, Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has announced two major reforms: the launch of a comprehensive Digital Services Platform by December 2025, and the creation of an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) within the next six months. Addressing stakeholders in Accra, the Minister stressed the urgent need to digitize essential services and make security institutions more transparent and accessible to citizens. “Our aim is to shift from outdated, paper-heavy processes to a smarter, faster, and more citizen-friendly system,” he said. Unlike current fragmented…