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Majority Caucus Defends BoG Over GH¢15.6 Billion Operating Cost The Majority Caucus in Parliament has defended the Bank of Ghana over its reported GH¢15.6 billion operating cost for 2025, insisting that the expenditure does not affect the central bank’s core mandate of regulating Ghana’s economy. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Thursday, the Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, Issah Atta, stated that the authority of the central bank is grounded in law and not determined by the strength of its balance sheet. According to him, central banks across the world have recorded losses while still maintaining effective control over inflation and economic stability. He cited the European Central Bank, which reported losses in 2023 and 2024, as well as the Federal Reserve System in the United States, which has faced continuous income shortfalls since September 2022. The MP also referenced the Czech National Bank, noting that it operated with negative equity for 17 consecutive years whil...

JERRY AHMED TELLS GOVERNMENT TO KEEP THE LIGHT ON AS BECE EXAMS START ON MONDAY  Second Deputy Minority Chief Whip who doubled as Member of Parliament (MP) for Weija Gbawe Constituency, Jerry Ahmed Shaib Esq has urged government and that of Energy Ministry to keep light on during Basic Education Certification Examination (BECE) which starts on Monday.  According to the legislature, “it is going to be unbearable for our young candidates to face Dumsor during the exam period since they will need light to learn throughout the exams period”. He stated.  He revealed the above information during distribution of over 3000 pair of sandals to students at his constituents named “MPs sandals Project” at Weija Cluster of Schools Astro Turf.  He added that, the sandals were manufactured at his constituents with the aim to create jobs for the youth at Weija Gbawe Constituency.  Hon. Jerry Ahmed wished all BECE candidates well  and pray for a successful exams  for al...

  CR "Free Us From Searches": Asking Government To Abolished The Law That Criminals Marijuana User, Advocates Urge Legalization of Marijuana in Ghana to Boost Economy— Rasterfarians To Government*     Mankessim Baifikrom, Ghana – A passionate plea has been issued by advocates for the legalization of marijuana in Ghana, with a central regional president of the "Resterfarian" group Jah Eddy Bongo calling on the government and security forces to cease arrests and searches of individuals traveling with the substance, then asked government to abolished the law that criminals Marijuana . The group argues that they are not enemies of the Ghanaian economy and that legalizing marijuana could significantly contribute to economic growth and job creation.       During a "World International Weed or Majuana Day" celebration in the Mankessim–baifikrom Mfantsman municipality, the regional president Jah Ady Bongo, in an interview with Douglas Oyiboh Amponsah, address...

  Three Remanded by  Court Over Narcotics Charges The Nsuta Circuit Court in the Sekyere Central District of the Ashanti Region, presided over by His Lordship Simon Nketia Gagah, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, remanded three persons into prison custody over alleged narcotics-related offences. The accused persons are 23-year-old rider, Fuseni Ali, also known as Adwen; 23-year-old bus conductor, Francis Manu, also known as Freedom; and 37-year-old driver, Eric Mahama, also known as Apeele. All three are residents of Offinso-Kokote. Presenting the facts before the court, the prosecution, led by Detective Chief Inspector Peter Kantoreje, stated that the complainants in the case are police officers from the Ashanti North Operations Command in Mampong. According to the prosecution, on Friday, February 17, 2026, the police received intelligence that the accused persons were engaged in the sale and use of narcotic substances, as well as the abuse of tramadol, at Offinso-Kokote. Acting on...

 *Twifo Atti-Morkwa Voxy Drivers Appeal to Government: “Don’t Ban Our Livelihoods”* Toyota Voxy vehicles drivers in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District have made a passionate appeal to the government to rescind any plans to ban the use of Voxy vehicles for commercial transport, argthe move would cripple their livelihoods. According to the drivers, the Voxy business has become a transformative venture for many families in the district, providing stable income and economic dignity. This is a game-changer for us. It’s what we do to take good care of our families.  Thy beg the government not to take this away from us. The drivers insisted that an outright ban would be punitive and counterproductive. Instead, they urged the government to engage directly with vehicle owners to ensure that only competent, experienced drivers are entrusted with the cars. What is most important now is proper vetting. Owners must search for qualified drivers with proven track records. Others recommended a re...

 President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana has no control over the outcome of the extradition request involving former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, stressing that the matter lies solely with the courts in the United States. Mr Mahama made the remarks on March 30, 2026, during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Accra, which brought together representatives from 162 groups. Responding to concerns raised by a representative of Arise Ghana, who warned that failure to secure Mr Ofori-Atta’s return could undermine public confidence in the country’s democratic system, the President underscored the limits of government influence in the matter. “I cannot comment on the extradition of our former finance minister because it is in a different jurisdiction and I have no control over it,” Mr Mahama said. “It is all in the hands of the American judiciary, and it is not within our effort to influence that.” He reiterated that although Ghana has formally subm...

  President John Dramani Mahama has called for restraint and dialogue in the ongoing national debate on LGBTQ+ issues, stating that while the subject is important, it is not the country’s most pressing priority. Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, the President described the issue as sensitive and emotionally charged, even in societies with long-standing liberal traditions. He urged stakeholders to approach discussions with calm and respect for Ghana’s values. “I explained during my recent engagement with the World Affairs Council that it is not the most important issue we face as a nation. We are still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter,” he stated. The President said the government remains focused on addressing key socio-economic challenges, including improving access to essential services and creating employment opportunities....

  Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered another setback on Monday night as the Black Stars slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat, losing 2-1 to Germany in an international friendly in Stuttgart. Despite showing signs of improvement, Otto Addo’s side were undone late in the game, with Deniz Undav scoring in the 88th minute to hand the hosts victory after Abdul Fatawu had earlier restored parity. The result extends Ghana’s worrying losing streak, following previous defeats to Austria, South Korea and Japan, and raises fresh concerns about the team’s form and resilience ahead of the global tournament. Germany dominated the first half and could have taken a commanding lead before the break, but were repeatedly let down by poor finishing. Florian Wirtz struck the post early on, while Jonathan Tah and Nick Woltemade both missed clear chances, and a Wirtz effort was ruled out for offside. The breakthrough eventually came just before half-time when Kai Havertz converte...

  The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has dismissed head coach Otto Addo just three months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, plunging the Black Stars into uncertainty at a critical juncture of their preparations. The decision, confirmed in a statement issued in the early hours of Tuesday, came hours after Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Germany at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart — their fourth consecutive loss in a worrying run of form that has intensified scrutiny on the team’s direction. “The decision takes immediate effect,” the GFA said, adding that a “new technical direction” for the national team would be announced in due course. Otto Addo sacked Otto Addo pays the price for a poor run of results, exiting as Black Stars boss amid growing concerns over the team’s lack of conviction and World Cup readiness Ghana sack Otto Addo after Germany defeat, Black Stars enter World Cup crisis The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has dismissed head coach Otto Addo just three months before the 2026 FIFA W...

 

  *Twifo Dokodoko Community Demands Action on Persistent Network Issues*  Chiefs, elders, and residents of Twifo Dokodoko in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region are urgently appealing to their Member of Parliament, Hon. T.D. Vondee, and District Chief Executive, Hon. Isaac Yawson, to fulfil promises regarding long-standing network connectivity problems plaguing their community. The residents describe the situation as "out of hand" and a significant impediment to their daily lives and economic development. According to community members, the lack of reliable mobile network coverage forces them to undertake arduous journeys of over six miles to Twifo Praso to access mobile money services. Those unable to walk face the additional burden of hiring an "okada" (motorcycle taxi) at a cost of 50 cedis simply to connect to the network. The dire situation has severely hampered the community's economic growth, as residents are cut off from essential digita...

  *HOSPITAL IN-CHARGE APPEALS FOR SUPPORT TO BOOST MATERNITY WARD SERVICES* The In-charge at Twifo Praso Government Hospital MaternityWard, Madam Josephine Emisah, has made a heartfelt appeal to individuals and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to support the Twifo Praso Maternity Ward with essential equipment and resources.  According to Madam Josephine Emisah, the maternity ward often faces challenges due to inadequate resources, and it's not always feasible to rely solely on government support. She emphasized that there are often petty yet crucial needs that can be addressed by individuals and NGOs and urged them to come forward and lend a helping hand. Madam Josephine Emisah made this appeal during a ceremony where the Founder and Leader of Christian Apostolic Assembly, The Great Ogyaba Bofuo, donated fans to the Praso Hospital Maternity Ward. She expressed her gratitude for the donation and highlighted the financial struggles some patients face, stating that some pati...

 

  The Minority in Parliament has called on the government and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to pay cocoa farmers immediately for all cocoa beans sold in order to save the industry from slipping back to the days of despondency and loss of interest. The caucus also demanded an apology from the government and COCOBOD for the delayed payment, which it described as “gross dereliction of duty”. It further demanded that COCOBOD reimburse the Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) the GH¢10 billion outstanding repayments for cocoa purchased and delivered, and to ensure prompt repayment for subsequent deliveries to avoid the recurrence of such a despicable situation in the future. We demand that our cherished cocoa farmers are treated better and with dignity than we are seeing now,”  Dr Isaac Yaw Opoku — Ranking Member, Committee on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Pay cocoa farmers to save industry from collapse - Minority urges govt, COCOBOD Pay cocoa farmers to save industry from col...

  The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has not restored the banking licence of GN Bank, which was downgraded to GN Savings and Loans Company Limited before its licence was revoked. The Governor of the BoG, Dr Johnson Asiama explained this to the Daily Graphic in an interview in the wake of persistent news in recent times that the central bank had restored the licence of GN Bank. Context GN Savings and Loans is currently challenging the revocation of its license and the case is still pending in court. A decision from the court is expected soon. The revocation of the licence in 2019, according to the regulator, was final and taken in the interest of safeguarding depositors and ensuring the stability of the financial sector. The central bank, in an earlier interview in 2024, justified its decision to revoke the licence of GN Bank in 2019, insisting that the action was warranted by significant regulatory breaches. The BoG at the time maintained that GN Bank failed to comply with critical financial ...

  Epiroc and Golden Star Wassa Mines Boost Education in Wassa East District* In a significant show of support for education and community development, *Epiroc Equipment Ghana Ltd* has made donations of learning and sports materials to selected schools in the Wassa East District of Ghana's Western Region. *This donation was made possible through the  facilitation and collaboration of Golden Star Wassa Mines, the  mine where Epiroc works as a subcontractor and Setters Investment Ltd as it's Key customer on the mine site.* The beneficiary schools, Kubekor D/A Primary and Juabeng Roman Catholic School, received a comprehensive package of educational materials and sports equipment. The donated items included *branded* exercise books, pens, *ruler* school bags, mathematical sets, water bottles, footballs, jerseys, volleyballs, handballs, football pumps, sanitary pads, whistles, pencils, erasers, A4 sheets and two 4-in-1 printers and other . Madam Rhoda Aboagye, Human Resources ...

  Daakyehene Foundation Continues Support for Education in Twifu Atti-Morkwa* The Daakyehene Foundation has made another significant donation of educational materials to selected schools in the Twifu Atti-Morkwa District of Ghana's Central Region. The donation includes 12,000 exercise books, mathematical sets, and other stationery items, as well as sports equipment such as footballs and jerseys. Mr. Prince Henry Ankrah, Founder and CEO of the Daakyehene Foundation, emphasized that the gesture is part of his commitment to giving back to the community that shaped him. He encouraged the beneficiary students to make good use of the items and shared his personal story of overcoming challenges through determination and perseverance. "This isn't the first time we've done this," Mr. Ankrah noted, referencing a previous donation of 7,000 exercise books to the district's students two years ago. "The Foundation will continue to support educational and human resource...

07/10/2025 Epiroc and Golden Star Wassa Mines Boost Education in Wassa East District* In a significant show of support for education and community development, Epiroc Ghana and Golden Star Wassa Mines have made a joint donation of learning and sports materials to selected schools in the Wassa East District of Ghana's Western Region. The beneficiary schools, Kubekor D/A Primary and Juabeng Roman Catholic School, received a comprehensive package of educational materials and sports equipment. The donated items included exercise books, pens, school bags, mathematical sets, water bottles, sharpeners, footballs, jerseys, volleyballs, handballs, football pumps, and two 4-in-1 printers. Madam Rhoda Aboagye, Human Resources Business Partner at Epiroc Ghana, reiterated the company's commitment to supporting education as part of its corporate social responsibility. "We believe it's our duty to help build the future of our generation," she stated. "Investing in education...

  *Best Farmer Urges Government to Support Vegetable Farmers* Mr. Isaac Agyire, the 2020 Twifo Atti-Morkwa District Best Farmer and CEO of Showbwoy Farmers, has made a passionate plea to the government to provide support to vegetable farmers in Ghana. According to him, the disparity in support between cocoa farmers and vegetable farmers is stark, with cocoa farmers receiving significant assistance while vegetable farmers struggle to access basic inputs. Agyire highlighted the challenges faced by vegetable farmers, including limited access to pesticides, fertilizers, and other essential resources. This, he said, hampers their productivity and makes it difficult for them to compete with imported vegetables. He emphasized the importance of vegetables in daily life, noting that they are a staple in Ghanaian cuisine and are essential for a healthy diet. The best farmer also expressed concern about the country's reliance on imported vegetables, which he believes is not only economically ...

   The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the performance of some Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region, accusing them of complacency and inefficiency. Speaking during an engagement with the media and MMDCEs in Accra on Thursday, August 28, 2025, Madam Ocloo said the failure of certain chief executives to deliver on their mandates was undermining the government’s efforts to address the region’s pressing challenges. “Let me go straight to say that I am disappointed at the level of inefficiency and complacency exhibited by some of our chief executives. At this stage, excuses are nothing but an embarrassment to the people we serve,” she stated. According to her, leadership is not about occupying office or enjoying the perks of a position, but about delivering results. Leadership is not about sitting in offices and enjoying the perks of your position. It is about delivering results, and ri...