National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has warned against proposals for political parties to officially sponsor candidates in elections for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).
He describes such a move as dangerous and counterproductive.
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, June 25, Asiedu Nketia said that while political actors will naturally support individuals aligned with their ideology, sponsoring candidates formally as a party would erode the neutrality expected in local governance and deepen partisanship at the community level.
“People are contesting on their own merit, even though they may be party people. That is what we know happens now,” he said.
“If I go to contest in an electoral area, everybody knows that I’m the National Chairman of NDC. So if I win, NDC will claim to have won — but I’m not being sponsored by the NDC.”
He insisted that forcing parties to sponsor candidates would come with costs and dangerous implications.
“If you say NDC should sponsor, it comes with a cost. It comes with many other implications,” he said.
“In the course of doing my work, I will have to satisfy my partisan constituency instead of the whole community — and that comes with consequences.”
He argued that non-partisan elections allow candidates to focus on serving their communities, rather than appeasing party interests.
Asiedu Nketia acknowledged that political parties will always have a stake in who wins, but maintained that wishing for a like-minded candidate to win is not the same as funding and owning the process.
“Parties will wish candidates aligned to their cause will win, and so on. It is not the same thing as a party sponsoring the candidate.”
His comments come amid renewed debate over whether Ghana should hold partisan or non-partisan elections for local government heads.
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The family house of Allotey Jacobs, a former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has collapsed and killed one person.
The one storey mud house at Amisakyir, a fishing community in Cape Coast, came down around 02:00 hours on Wednesday when the occupants were asleep, trapping two people.
This is the second building to have collapsed in the region in less than one week.
The victims were swiftly rescued by a joint team of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Police and Fire Service personnel and rushed to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.
One of the victims, 74-year Ernestina Nduom, also known as Maame Frema, was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Her 18-year-old grandson, Frederick, is however still on admission and receiving treatment.
Justice George Arthur, the Mayor of Cape Coast, visited the victims at the hospital and later broke the news of Madam Nduom’s demise to her family.
He told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at the scene of the disaster that he rushed to the scene around 02:00 hours after he received a call from the Assembly member of the area.
He said he saw two people trapped under the rubbles and called the security agencies and the building inspectorate and engineers who swiftly responded.
Arthur visited the victims at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital to foot their bills and cater for their welfare.
“When I got there, the woman was alive and responding to treatment, but after I have left five minutes later, the doctors called me to come back.
“They didn’t know how to break the news to the family and so they asked me to do that on their behalf and I did exactly that.
“It is indeed pathetic,” he remarked.
The Mayor, after consulting the occupants of the collapsed building and some adjoining dilapidated buildings, ordered that they should be demolished.
“We are embarking on a massive demolition exercise and so far, buildings that are in highly dilapidated states, I will not waste time in demolishing them with recourse to the families.
“So far, we have demolished four buildings. In addition to this, we will have about seven buildings to pull down,” he stated.
Arthur further indicated that immediate plans had been made to assist victims with relief items and shelter.
The bereaved family was grieving amid appeals to authorities for support when the GNA visited this morning.
Justice Nana Kwasi Agyemang, a member of the Central Regional NADMO communication team, indicated that nearby structures were being assessed for demolition.
He urged building owners and occupants to maintain their houses regularly and ensure proper sanitation to avoid the recurrence of such disasters.
“Many a time, they think it is a family house and so there is no need to invest in them.
“They just stay in them even when the house is coming apart and that is the cause of the collapse of most of these buildings,” he noted.
Occupants of the affected structures were feverishly salvaging their belongings to make way for the demolition at the time of filing this report.
They gave their consent to the demolition exercise but appealed to government and NADMO to go to their aid.
For his part, Samuel Essel, the Regional NADMO PRO, appealed to the public to support the organisation with logistics and relief items to aid their response efforts.
Meanwhile Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, the Paramount Chief of the Oguaa Traditional area, has visited the scene of the disaster to commiserate with the affected families and assess the extent of damage.
The event brought together government officials, regulators, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists
The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Zakari Mumuni, has reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to fostering responsible innovation as a catalyst for financial inclusion.
He urged stronger collaboration between regulators, startups, and policymakers to unlock Ghana’s economic potential.
Speaking at the AyaHQ Public-Private Sector Roundtable in Accra on June 25, 2025, Dr Mumuni highlighted the Bank’s proactive stance on emerging financial technologies such as digital assets, open banking, and the e-Cedi. These innovations, he said, are being developed to promote safe, inclusive, and efficient financial ecosystems.
“Ghana is witnessing rapid digitalisation in financial services — from mobile money to AI-enabled platforms — and the Bank of Ghana is ensuring this growth occurs within a robust, risk-managed framework,” he stated.
He cited key interventions, including the Payment Systems and Services Act (2019), the establishment of a regulatory sandbox for FinTechs, and the deployment of supervisory intelligence tools like ORASS and the Financial Industry Command Security Operations Centre (FICSOC).
Dr Mumuni also emphasized that financial innovation must not undermine system stability.
“We’re not just encouraging innovation for its own sake. We’re building the regulatory architecture to manage cyber risks, money laundering, and ensure consumer protection — while still providing room for bold experimentation,” he noted.
He revealed that the Bank is exploring next-generation digital infrastructure projects, including Universal Trusted Credentials (UTCs) and Digital Economy Semi-Fungible Tokens (DESFTs), aimed at expanding access to cross-border trade and financing opportunities, especially for Ghanaian SMEs.
Dr Mumuni concluded his remarks with an open invitation to innovators and startups:
“The Bank of Ghana will continue to engage and support Ghana’s startup ecosystem in order to push the frontiers of financial digitisation. This is a journey we must take together.”
The roundtable, themed “Unlocking Economic Opportunity Through Innovation: Bridging Startups, Policy, and Capital in Ghana,” brought together government officials, regulators, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists to co-create a vision for an innovation-led Ghanaian economy.
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations pledged renewed support for Ghana’s startup and innovation ecosystem, highlighting ongoing legislative reforms, youth digital training initiatives, and calls for deeper collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Minister, Samuel Nartey George, Director of Innovations Emmanuel Ofori stated that Ghana’s future prosperity hinges on “our ability to harness ideas, mobilise capital, and empower our people — especially the youth.”
He spotlighted the Ministry’s flagship One Million Coders Programme, which aims to equip one million young Ghanaians with coding and digital skills.
“We’ve already piloted training for 560 youth, maintaining a deliberate 50-50 gender balance,” Ofori said. “This is about preparing our youth for global opportunities.”
Ofori also outlined key policy efforts, including the Ghana Innovation and Startup Act, a National AI Strategy, and a Data Harmonisation Bill, all aimed at building a future-ready regulatory environment.
“We are creating a legal and policy foundation that encourages innovation, protects consumers, and attracts investors. Ghana is open for business, and we welcome partnerships that are fair, transparent, and built on mutual respect.”
Eric Annan, founder of AyaHQ, called for the creation of Special Innovation Economic Zones in Ghana — regulation-enabled hubs designed to incubate startups focused on AI, climate tech, decentralised identity, and digital finance.
“Ghana has the raw material — its people. But ideas alone are not enough. We need enabling policy, catalytic capital, and aligned partnerships to scale these innovations,” Annan said.
“Let us not just be inspired today; let us align to act.”
He revealed that since its founding in 2021, AyaHQ has:
Trained over 300 young Africans in cutting-edge fields such as smart contract engineering and product management,
Incubated more than 30 startups operating across 30 countries, and
Built two innovation hubs — in Ghana and Kenya.
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The result of the game confirms the exit of all four African representatives
Africa’s hopes at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup came to an end on Wednesday as Mamelodi Sundowns were eliminated following a goalless draw with Brazil’s Fluminense at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The result confirmed the exit of all four African representatives, Sundowns, Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca, and Esperance, from the competition.
Sundowns entered the final Group F clash needing a win to progress but were held by a Fluminense side that only required a draw to advance to the Round of 16.
Despite a bright start, with early chances falling to Lucas Ribeiro and Tashreeq Matthews, the South African champions couldn’t find a breakthrough. Fluminense, meanwhile, grew into the match and nearly sealed victory when Germán Cano struck the post in the second half.
The draw was enough to see the Brazilian side through in second place behind Borussia Dortmund. Sundowns finished with four points, joining fellow African clubs Wydad, Al Ahly, and Esperance in exiting the tournament at the group stage.
Wydad Casablanca will wrap up their campaign against Al Ain on Thursday, with both sides playing for pride after already being eliminated.
National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the power to appoint District Chief Executives (DCEs) has become a poisoned chalice that political parties should willingly surrender in favour of local democracy.
In a frank conversation on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, June 25, the veteran politician made a compelling case for elected DCEs, calling the current appointment system both politically damaging and deeply undemocratic.
“No, it’s not a pleasant activity,” he admitted when asked about his experience supervising DCE nominations within the party.
“Trying to choose among party people as to who should be a DCE — that is not a power anyone should be proud to hold.”
He illustrated the dilemma vividly. “In some districts, more than 20 people apply. Whatever the case, the position is one.
“You are going to make just one choice, and after that, you have 19 people, funnily looking at you.” For him, the conclusion is clear: “You are better off allowing them to go and contest — and the winner sworn in.”
Asiedu Nketia’s call aligns with a long-standing push by civil society and governance advocates for local government reform.
Ghana’s current system gives the President the power to appoint Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives — a practice many argue undermines accountability and stifles grassroots participation.
When asked whether the NDC’s position supports the election of MMDCEs on a non-partisan basis, the Chairman pointed out that while there is strong consensus on electing them, there is less agreement on whether that process should be political.
“President Mahama is expressing his opinion and then leaving it with the Constitutional Review Committee,” he said.
“We all know there is a push for MMDCEs to be elected, but the same cannot be said about the demand for them to be elected on a partisan basis.”
Pressed by host Evans Mensah on whether supporting non-partisan elections of DCEs could be part of his legacy, Asiedu Nketia was reflective, but firm.
The power to appoint, he implied, had become a burden rather than a privilege.
“Let the people decide,” he repeated — a phrase that underlined his broader argument: decentralisation should mean more than delegation from Accra. It should be ownership by communities of their own governance.
The NDC Chairman’s remarks come at a time of renewed interest in decentralisation reforms, particularly as Ghana debates the shape of its local democracy under the 1992 Constitution.
Though a 2019 referendum on partisan local elections was withdrawn by the Akufo-Addo administration, pressure continues to mount for a new attempt — this time with broader political will.
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The Chief Executive of the Shama Municipal Assembly, Paul Otis Dentu, has confirmed that calm has been restored in the communities of Shama, Abuesi, and Inchaban after days of clashes involving rival youth groups.
The disturbances were reportedly sparked by the alleged mishandling of a young woman from Abuesi during a brass-band float in Shama on Father’s Day.
Speaking to Citi News on Wednesday, June 25, Mr. Dentu dismissed circulating reports of fatalities or serious injuries, noting that swift police intervention and engagements with youth and opinion leaders had helped de-escalate the situation.
“It is true that something happened in parts of Shama, Abuesi, and Inchaban. We have only a few people who were engaging on the ground, and the police are on the ground. Currently, we have met with some of the community members in the various towns involved in the incidents, so for now, everything is calm, and no death case has been recorded,” he stated.
The MCE cautioned that the Assembly would not hesitate to take firm action against anyone who attempts to reignite tensions in the area.
The World Health Organization has called for a radical rethinking of global drug policies as new data reveals substance abuse now drains up to 2% of GDP from affected nations through healthcare costs and lost productivity.
The appeal comes on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, with WHO highlighting how punitive approaches have failed to curb a crisis affecting 292 million people worldwide.
In the Eastern Mediterranean Region, where 6.7% of adults use drugs, fewer than 8% of those with substance disorders receive treatment despite evidence showing each dollar invested in care yields $4-12 in social returns. The disparity prompted WHO’s October 2024 launch of a regional initiative promoting school-based prevention programs and harm reduction strategies over criminalization. “We cannot arrest our way out of a public health crisis,” said Dr. Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director, noting the approach has exacerbated stigma while allowing cardiovascular diseases and tuberculosis to flourish among untreated users.
The economic argument for reform grows increasingly urgent as governments face strained budgets. Beyond direct healthcare costs, substance abuse destabilizes communities and fuels crime – a reality Ghana confronts as opioid use surges in urban centers. The WHO plan emphasizes integrating treatment into universal health coverage, a model piloted in Lebanon where community clinics saw relapse rates drop 40% after implementing medication-assisted therapy.
With the initiative now forming regional advisory groups including recovered users, WHO aims to scale such successes. As the deadline looms for UN Sustainable Development Goals, health experts warn current drug policies jeopardize targets on poverty reduction and social stability. The agency’s calculus is clear: the higher cost lies in maintaining the status quo.
National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has described the current system of appointing District Chief Executives (DCEs) as not just flawed, but politically dangerous, especially within political parties.
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, June 25, Mr. Nketia argued that the process of choosing among dozens of loyal party members for one position always leads to discontent, division, and quiet resentment that weakens party cohesion.
“It is not a pleasant activity, trying to choose among party people as to who should be a DCE,” he said bluntly.
“I spoke to you about districts where more than 20 people applied. Whatever the case, the position is one. You are going to make just one choice, and after that, you have 19 looking at you.”
His frustration points to a deeper argument, the call for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) rather than having them appointed by the President.
To him, allowing open, competitive elections for these positions would eliminate the political minefield created by internal selections.
“You are better off allowing them to go and contest, and the winner sworn in,” he added, suggesting that this approach would defuse internal tensions and restore legitimacy to local governance.
When asked by host Evans Mensah if the NDC still supports the broader push for the election of MMDCEs on a non-partisan basis, a proposal once backed by civil society and the party itself, Asiedu Nketia was clear that the support remains. However, he acknowledged that the current conversation has lost some steam.
“There is a push for MMDCEs to be elected,” he said, “but the same cannot be said about the demand for them to be elected on a partisan basis.”
He also weighed in on former President Mahama’s position, noting that while Mahama has expressed his support, he is leaving it to the Constitutional Review Committee to shape the final recommendations and push for the required amendments.
“President Mahama is expressing his opinion and then leaving it with the Constitutional Review Committee to present their findings,” he noted.
Pressed on whether pushing through the reforms to elect MMDCEs could be seen as part of his own legacy as NDC chairman—especially since it would mean giving up the party’s control over appointments—Mr. Nketia was candid.
“That power that you have superintended, as you mentioned, over so many years… It is under your watch that the power got taken away,” Evans noted.
To that, Asiedu Nketia responded not with regret, but with realism.
“It’s not something I’ll miss,” he implied. “It’s better for all of us if we don’t hold on to this power.”
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The Ghana Muslim Students’ Association (GMSA) has strongly criticised comments made by Supreme Court nominee Justice Hafisata Amaleboba during her vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, warning that her stance on religious practices in faith-based schools poses a serious threat to constitutional religious freedoms.
Supreme Court judge nominee, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, during her vetting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 asserted that students who voluntarily choose to attend faith-based schools are bound by the institutions’ codes of conduct, and such expectations should not be viewed as a violation of rights or an act of compulsion.
In a statement issued on June 23, 2025, and signed by National President, Tamim Mohammed Amin, GMSA said it acknowledges Justice Amaleboba’s nomination and commends her for her service to the nation, but expressed misgivings about her assertion made before the committee.
GMSA argued that while rights may not be absolute in law, the right to religious freedom as guaranteed under Article 21(1)(c) of the 1992 Constitution is fundamental, inalienable, and must not be compromised—particularly in publicly funded institutions, including mission schools operating within the public education system.
“It is therefore insufficient to argue that a student has waived these rights merely by choosing a particular school, especially in regions where educational options may be limited,” the statement said.
The Association insisted that faith-based schools that receive public funds and operate under public regulation are constitutionally obliged to respect the religious rights of all students. It particularly condemned practices such as mandatory church attendance for non-Christian students, describing them as violations of freedom of conscience and religion.
“Voluntariness must be genuine and not constructed as a false choice between education and religious integrity. No Ghanaian child should be forced—either directly or through institutional culture—to choose between accessing quality education and practicing their religion freely,” GMSA stated.
The Association called on the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to issue clear policy guidelines that reinforce the secular and inclusive nature of public education. It also urged Parliament and the Judiciary to uphold and protect religious rights in all judgments and legislative frameworks.
However, GMSA affirmed its commitment to constructive dialogue with all stakeholders to promote tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and constitutionalism in Ghana’s educational institutions.
The world’s oldest boomerang is older than previously thought, casting new light on the ingenuity of humans living at the time.
The tool, which was found in a cave in Poland in 1985, is now thought to be 40,000 years old.
Archaeologists say it was fashioned from a mammoth’s tusk with an astonishing level of skill.
Researchers worked out from its shape that it would have flown when thrown, but would not have come back to the thrower.
It was probably used in hunting, though it might have had cultural or artistic value, perhaps being used in some kind of ritual.
The ivory boomerang is curved and about the size of a baseball bat
The mammoth ivory boomerang was unearthed in Oblazowa Cave in southern Poland.
It was originally thought to be about 30,000 years old. But new, more reliable radiocarbon dating of human and animal bones found at the site puts the age at between 39,000 and 42,000 years old.
“It’s the oldest boomerang in the world, and the only one in the world made of this shape and this long to be found in Poland,” said Dr Sahra Talamo of the University of Bologna, Italy.
It gives a “remarkable insight” into human behaviour, she said, particularly how Homo sapiens living as long as 42,000 years ago could shape “such a perfect object” with the knowledge it could be used to hunt animals.
The boomerang is exceptionally well preserved, with score marks suggesting it had been polished and carved for use by a right-handed individual.
The entrance to Oblazowa Cave on the southern border of Poland
Boomerangs are generally associated with Aboriginal culture in Australia.
However, rare finds in the historical record outside Australia suggest they were used across different continents.
The oldest known boomerang from Australia dates to about 10,500 years ago, made from wood. But the oldest images of boomerangs in Australia are rock art paintings 20,000 years old, according to the National Museum of Australia.
A wooden boomerang dating back 7,000 years has been found in Jutland, a peninsula between Denmark and Germany, while fragments of a 2,000-year-old oak boomerang, which does come back, has been found in The Netherlands.
The research by a team of scientists from Poland, Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland and the UK is published in the journal PLOS One.
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The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana), has unveiled a trio of ambitious initiatives aimed at deepening professional standards, enhancing leadership capacity, and strengthening digital competence within the country’s banking sector.
At a high-profile event in Accra attended by Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), the Institute introduced its new Digital Academy and Branch CEO Programme, and also relaunched The Ghanaian Banker magazine.
These initiatives, spearheaded by Mr. Benjamin Amenumey, FCIB, President of CIB Ghana, and Mr. Robert Dzato, ACIB, the Institute’s Chief Executive Officer, reflect a strategic response to the evolving demands of the banking landscape.
With the rise of cyber threats, regulatory tightening, and rapid digital transformation, the Institute’s leadership framed these efforts as a timely intervention to build resilience and professionalism across the financial sector.
“The banking industry is at a pivotal moment. Through these initiatives, we are equipping professionals with cutting-edge skills, fostering knowledge-sharing, and driving innovation to ensure Ghana’s financial sector remains resilient and competitive,” Dzato said during the launch at CIB Ghana’s East Legon Head Office.
At the heart of the launch was the Digital Academy, which represents a significant shift in how professional development is delivered. The e-learning platform offers courses in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital banking. It is designed to provide accessible, high-quality learning to bankers seeking to adapt to the digital era.
CIB Ghana also introduced the Branch CEO Programme, a rigorous leadership development track targeting Branch, Regional, and Operational Managers. The programme serves as an accelerated route to the Associate Chartered Banker (ACIB) designation and is structured around strategic modules, including risk management, digital banking, and regulatory compliance. Delivered in three levels, it combines practical case studies with facilitator-led instruction and requires a minimum 50 percent pass rate to progress.
The third pillar of the launch was a newly revitalised edition of The Ghanaian Banker magazine, a publication that aims to offer timely insights, expert analysis, and sector commentary. Featuring contributions from thought leaders and practitioners, the magazine is positioned as a platform to enhance industry discourse and knowledge-sharing among professionals.
Governor Asiama commended the Institute’s efforts, noting their alignment with the central bank’s priorities:
“The Branch CEO Programme, alongside the Digital Academy and The Ghanaian Banker magazine, demonstrates CIB Ghana’s commitment to advancing professionalism in banking.”
He added that the initiatives align with the central bank’s vision for a digitally inclusive and ethically sound financial sector.
Speaking on behalf of the Governing Council, Mr. Samuel Manu Asiama, Vice President of the Institute, highlighted the broader significance of the initiatives:
“This launch marks not just a milestone, but a movement. By empowering professionals at all levels, we are setting a new standard for ethical, informed, and agile banking in Ghana.”
Barcelona is in advanced discussions to sign Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey on a free transfer, according to reports in Spain.
Partey, 32, is set to leave Arsenal when his contract expires on June 30 after turning down a new deal.
The former Atletico Madrid man is prioritising a return to Spain and continuing at the highest level of European football.
Spanish outlet Fichajes reports that the Catalan club, having already wrapped up deals for Joan Garcia and on the verge of signing Nico Williams and Roony Bardghji, are now accelerating talks with Partey’s representatives.
Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, views the Ghana international as a valuable addition to the squad, bringing physicality, tactical discipline, and experience at the top level. With no transfer fee involved, the club sees the move as a smart financial and sporting decision.
Partey has attracted interest from other clubs across Europe and beyond, but Barcelona’s project, combined with the lure of returning to La Liga, has placed them in a strong position to finalise the deal.
A formal offer is expected in the coming days, and if all goes well, Partey could be unveiled as a Barcelona player before pre-season begins.
The government has announced plans to engage stakeholders and provide a clear roadmap on the passage of the Non-Profit Organisation(NPO) Bill into Law, to regulate the operations of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country.
Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang made this announcement at the ongoing Ghana Civil Society Forum 2025, couched around the theme, “Reimagining Development Financing and Civil Action: Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward.”
Delivering her address on Wednesday, June 25, as Guest speaker, Prof. Opoku Agyemang highlighted the legislative gap and the absence of a regulatory framework to monitor and facilitate the activities of CSOs.
“The first has to do with reforming regulatory frameworks that govern NGOs and CSOs. There are currently no specific laws in place that facilitate the activities of CSOs. We are committed to working with civil societies to build consensus, towards passing the bill into law.”
Shannan Ighodaro (L) and Ambassador Nancy Q Sam (R)
Shannan Ighodaro, popularly known as Lady Ighodaro, a former City Councilwoman of Miami Gardens, Florida, USA, and founder of the global movement 100+ Women of Virtue International, has commended Ambassador Nancy Q. Sam for her outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing women’s empowerment in Africa.
“Madam Sam, we met you a few months ago, and I have seen how the trajectory has changed—not just for myself, but for many women residents of Miami Gardens, Miramar, and beyond,” said Ighodaro.
“When we act locally and think globally, we empower our families, communities, and businesses.”
She highlighted joint efforts with Ambassador Sam to explore ways of expanding educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for Ghanaian women, particularly through access to online training and graduate programs.
“We discussed how Ghanaian women can enroll in online master’s and PhD programs. That is what the official launch of 100+ Women of Virtue represents—strategic partnerships across oceans to empower women globally,” she added.
Speaking at a high-level women’s summit organized by Women in Tourism Ghana in collaboration with 100+ Women of Virtue USA on June 24, 2025, Ighodaro praised Ambassador Sam for inspiring a transformation in women-led initiatives across the diaspora.
Ighodaro also announced that following the Ghana launch, chapters of the organization will be opened in Nigeria, Canada, and the Bahamas—emphasizing the international scope of the movement.
During the event, she presented an award to Ambassador Nancy Q. Sam, recognizing her pivotal role in promoting women’s empowerment in Ghana and across the ECOWAS region.
Ambassador Nancy Q. Sam, who also serves as the Tourism Ambassador for Miami, Florida, President of Women in Tourism Ghana, and Vice President of the ECOWAS Tourism Private Sector Confederation, remarked:
“These women are icons—trailblazers who have overcome significant odds to succeed in America.
“We are privileged to host them in Ghana, to learn from their resilience, and to be inspired by their journeys.”
She reflected on the historical significance of the moment, likening the visit to a symbolic return of the diaspora to the motherland.
“Our ancestors were taken through oceans into unknown lands, many choosing death over the fear of the unknown. Seeing our sisters return today is like a festival. They are back. They didn’t get stuck there. They have come with strength and wisdom to empower us.”
Stellamaris Akhwale, CEO of Qatar Airways, urged African women to recognize their potential and push through societal barriers.
“Women have the capabilities to thrive in all areas, but too often we struggle to find our voice in Africa. We must work harder to be recognized and valued.”
Dr. Guerda Williams, a mental health advocate from the U.S., emphasized the urgent need to prioritize mental wellness.
“Mental health is critical, yet too often overlooked. We must take it seriously—for ourselves, our families, and our communities.”
The summit, themed “Breaking Barriers, Building Business Opportunities in the Diaspora,” marked a significant step in connecting African and diaspora women to foster education, entrepreneurship, and empowerment.
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Parliament has approved the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing key changes to Ghana’s holiday calendar.
The newly passed legislation restores July 1 as Republic Day, formally recognizing the country’s transition to a republic in 1960.
It also introduces a new public holiday for the Muslim community, known as Shaqq Day, to be observed a day after Eid-ul-Fitr. The day is intended to allow extended reflection and celebration after the Islamic festival.
In another significant change, the bill repeals August 4 as Founders’ Day and reinstates September 21 as Founder’s Day, in honour of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President and a leading figure in the country’s independence movement.
Additionally, the bill empowers the President to shift public holidays that fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to either the preceding Friday or following Monday, to improve national productivity and scheduling flexibility.
Declaring the bill passed, First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor announced:
“Honourable members, the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Amendment Bill 2025 is duly read the third time and passed.”
The amended holiday framework is expected to spark fresh public discourse on national identity, religious inclusivity, and the politics of remembrance.
Ghanaian actress-turned-singer Yaa Jackson has said she finds fulfillment in the unwavering support of her fans, rather than the accolades she may or may not receive from the music industry.
Despite being overlooked for certain awards, the ‘Moses’ singer remains unfazed, choosing instead to focus on the deeper connection she shares with her audience.
“Awards are nice, but they’re not everything. I’m blessed with amazing fans, and that’s what matters. Sure, recognition is great, but I’m not defined by awards. I’ll keep making music that connects with my audience,” Yaa said.
She emphasized that her creative mission isn’t driven by trophies or industry applause, but by the emotional impact of her music.
On the topic of collaborations, Yaa Jackson acknowledged the challenges that often come with securing features but expressed appreciation for the support she’s received so far.
“Getting features can be tough, but I believe in my music. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with talented artistes, and I’m grateful for that. The music community lifts each other up, and I appreciate that vibe,” she noted.
Yaa Jackson also gave special thanks to Shatta Wale for backing her latest release.
“I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Shatta Wale, the king, for his incredible support on my new single, Moses,” she added.
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, former Chief Executive Officer of NEIP
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, a former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has responded to the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, for blaming former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over the recent viral images of a South African gay couple kissing under Ghana’s iconic Independence Arch.
The couple, identified as Rue and Lue, sparked controversy after photos of them kissing beneath one of Ghana’s most symbolic national monuments circulated widely on social media.
In the images, one of the men, who is light-skinned, wore a red and black oversized tailor-made suit, while the other, who is dark-skinned, was dressed in a red shirt, red leather shorts, and a matching red leather jacket.
Reacting to the incident in a Facebook post on June 25, 2025, Sam George expressed his outrage and blamed former President Akufo-Addo for failing to sign the Family Values Bill into law, even after it had been passed by Parliament and cleared by the courts.
He wrote, “I have just returned to Accra from Ho in the Volta Region, where I attended the climax of our successful #GirlsInICT program.
“I have seen numerous tags and posts about the abhorrent disrespect of our culture and values by two ‘useless’ individuals. The disrespect of our national symbols is despicable, to say the least.
“However, I am shocked to see apologists of the NPP calling on me and demanding action. What a shameless lot! We are where we are today without strict legislation on these ills because former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo failed and blatantly refused to sign the Family “Values Bill into law after it had been passed by Parliament and cleared by the courts.
“You defended the immoral stance of President Akufo-Addo then, and today you want to pontificate? How dare you!
“I have, along with my colleagues in Parliament, re-submitted the Family Values Bill. It has received Mr. Speaker’s approval and should be laid for first reading any moment now.
The values, morals, and innocence of our children MUST be protected.
“I will demand that President John Dramani Mahama sign the Bill when we get it passed again. My position has NOT changed, but I despise hypocrites.”
However, in a swift response, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah challenged the minister’s position, pointing out that the current President John Dramani Mahama has also yet to sign the bill into law.
“Still blaming Akufo-Addo when the new President hasn’t signed it either,” he posted.
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CEO of GIPC Simon Madjie and Dr. Abdulla Almandoos [M] after signing the MoU in Accra
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Simon Madjie, has endorsed the proposed $1 billion Innovation and Technology Hub by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), describing it as a major step forward in positioning Ghana as a digital and investment hub in the West African sub-region.
Speaking in Accra at a strategic meeting with the UAE Ambassador to Ghana, Dr. Abdulla Almandoos, Mr Madjie said the initiative would not only strengthen bilateral economic cooperation but also drive Ghana’s long-term ambitions in the digital economy.
“This initiative can accelerate Ghana’s digital transformation and position the country as a hub for technological excellence in the region,” he stated.
The ambitious project, fully funded by the UAE’s Ports, Customs and Free Zones Corporation (PCFC), is scheduled to commence in 2026 and reach completion by the end of 2027. Ghana will provide the land for the development, while PCFC will lead the financing, construction, and management of the facility.
The Innovation and Technology Hub is expected to house a range of facilities, including data centres, incubators, co-working spaces, and infrastructure to support start-ups and established technology firms.
It is anticipated to become a magnet for foreign direct investment (FDI) into Ghana’s digital and knowledge economy.
Mr. Madjie noted that the GIPC would play a facilitative role in attracting global investors and ensuring the initiative aligns with Ghana’s development goals under the Ghana Digital Economy Policy.
For his part, Ambassador Almandoos underscored the mutual benefits of the project and encouraged regional telecom and tech firms to consider establishing operations within the hub.
He indicated that companies based at the hub could also gain access to UAE-issued licenses, potentially enabling them to scale their operations across international markets.
“This Ghana-UAE Innovation and Technology Hub aims to drive sustainable growth, foster collaboration, and boost innovation across various sectors,” Ambassador Almandoos noted.
The Government of Ghana has laid a new bill before Parliament seeking to amend the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, with sweeping changes aimed at restoring key historical observances and expanding recognition of religious holidays.
The proposed legislation, titled the Public Holidays (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was formally introduced in Parliament on Wednesday, June 25.
At the core of the bill is a proposal to reinstate July 1 as Republic Day, marking Ghana’s transition to a republic in 1960. If approved, July 1 would return as a statutory public holiday after it was removed in previous legislative amendments.
The bill also seeks to introduce a new holiday named Shaqq Day, to be observed the day after Eid-ul-Fitr, providing an additional day for religious reflection and family gatherings for Muslims across the country.
Another major change proposed is the repeal of August 4 as Founders’ Day, a holiday introduced in recent years to honour the collective contributions of Ghana’s independence leaders.
The government now proposes to restore September 21 as Founder’s Day, exclusively recognising Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President and leading figure in the independence struggle.
In addition, the bill includes a provision that allows the President to move public holidays that fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to either the preceding Friday or following Monday, in a move aimed at improving productivity and planning for both government and private institutions.
The bill is expected to generate debate both within and outside Parliament, as it touches on politically and historically sensitive aspects of Ghana’s national identity and commemorative calendar.
Yaw Ampofo Ankrah [2nd R-] among Brett O’Riley and other dignitaries
Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA) has warmly welcomed a delegation from World Bowls to Ghana as part of ongoing efforts to develop lesser-known sports across the country.
The team were Brett O’Riley, President, Sue Beatt, Chairperson of Scottish Sports Association, James Owen, President, World Para Bowls and David Hamer, President, Bowls South Africa.
The visit also described as timely and strategic would provide an opportunity for both parties to set a road map towards the of launch Ghana Bowls.
Ampofo in an interview with the GNA Sports expressed excitement to welcome the high-powered delegation, a beginning of something great yet to unfold.
“I am very delighted to welcome the President of World Bowls and his team. The visit to Ghana is a milestone, a new beginning and I am delighted and thrilled,” he said on June 24, 2025.
Brett O’Riley said “It is great to be here in Ghana; we are so excited about the potentials for Bowls in Ghana. It is a sport for people of all ages, and an important sport for people of all abilities.”
He said the World Bowls delegation together with Ghana Bowls and the National Sports Authority would work hand in hand to see Ghana participate in the discipline at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
He said the West African side had produced some sporting heroes like former world champion, Azumah Nelson who he described as one his favorite sports personalities.
The President revealed that the delegation was confident Ghana could be a powerhouse for Bowls in the coming years.
Brette thanked the Director-General of the National Sports Authority and his entourage for their support.
Two leading civil Society Organisations have criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for its recent decision to increase electricity tariffs by 2.45%, citing a lack of transparency, inadequate stakeholder engagement, and a disregard for economic indicators that should have warranted a reduction.
The condemnation follows PURC’s announcement on June 25, 2025, of a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs across all consumer categories, effective July 1, 2025, as part of its routine quarterly review. However, water tariffs remain unchanged for the third quarter of the year.
In a joint statement, CUTS International Accra and the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE) accused PURC of violating Section 3(c) of Act 538 of 1997, which mandates fair utility pricing for the mutual benefit of the government, producers, and end-users.
Appiah Kusi Adomako, West Africa Regional Director of CUTS International, and Benjamin Nsiah, Executive Director of CEMSE, argued that the Commission’s decision ignores key macroeconomic improvements that should have translated into relief for consumers.
They pointed to the over 30% appreciation of the Ghanaian Cedi between the first and second quarters of 2025—from GH¢15.70 to GH¢10.31 per US dollar—which they say generated a GH¢1 billion windfall for government and utility providers. This surplus, they argued, could have been used to clear arrears or reduce consumer costs, rendering the tariff hike unjustifiable.
The CSOs also criticised the PURC for relying on an outdated inflation rate of 20.67%, rather than the current 18.4%, noting that falling inflation lowers operational costs and should benefit consumers.
Additionally, they described the increase in the Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) by only $0.08 (1%) as too insignificant to warrant a tariff hike. They cited a previous instance in 2024 when a 25% rise in gas costs led to only a 3.5% increase in tariffs, making the current adjustment appear economically indefensible.
The statement further questioned the PURC’s justification of GH¢488 million in arrears, pointing out the Commission’s failure to explain how the cedi appreciation windfall was utilised. They also accused PURC of excluding stakeholders from the decision-making process, particularly in introducing fuel costs and reserve margins into the tariff without public disclosure or consultation. The CSOs noted the lack of transparency regarding the 27% fuel cost component, for which no data, simulations, or procurement details were shared.
Warning of long-term consequences, the CSOs said continued upward tariff adjustments could entrench inefficiencies in Ghana’s power sector and unjustly burden consumers.
“If care is not taken, PURC’s frequent upward tariff adjustments could succeed in the creation of an energy sector that is not efficient,” the statement read.
They called on the President of Ghana to immediately halt the 2.45% tariff increase and demanded full disclosure of the tariff adjustment methodology and the assumptions that informed the Commission’s decision.
PURC announces 2.45% increase in Electricity tariffs from July 1
The event, held in Accra brought together the beauty queens
Beauty queens from Ghana and India are spearheading a new movement to combat plastic pollution in Ghana through the launch of the “Waste to Purpose” initiative — a campaign that blends advocacy, education, and technology-driven recycling to inspire sustainable change.
The event, held in Accra, brought together reigning Miss Ghana 2025 Jutta Pokua Addo, Miss Earth Ghana 2024 Winifred Esi Sam, and Miss Earth India 2024 Yawei Gothankan, alongside environmental leaders and city officials, to demonstrate how waste can be transformed into purpose and prosperity.
“We must all embrace cleanliness and responsible waste habits,” said Miss Ghana, Pokua Addo.
Miss Earth Ghana 2024, Winifred Esi Sam, a passionate youth eco-ambassador and model, echoed the sentiment:
“My journey is not just about me; it’s about our planet. Through upcycling, education, and action, we can inspire a generation to protect the Earth.”
As part of the initiative, the Eco Earth Foundation and AfriCycle Trust Foundation unveiled smart recycling machines that reward users for returning plastic waste.
“This isn’t just a project — it’s a movement,” said Gisela Emefa Gagakuma, Executive Director of Eco Earth.
“We want every Ghanaian to see waste not as trash, but as a valuable resource.”
Alfred Boahen Frimpong, speaking on behalf of the Mayor of Accra, reaffirmed the city’s goal to become the cleanest in Africa by 2026:
“Waste to Purpose is about turning pollution into purpose, empowering our people, and building a circular economy.”
The event also featured a heartfelt call from Sarah Dorgbadzi, Executive Secretary of the Queen Mothers Foundation, who praised the young women leading the campaign:
“Our daughters carry not only crowns, but courage. This is how we honour our foremothers — by rising together for the future.”
EC Chairperson, Jean Mensa[R], deputies Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has launched a blistering attack on the leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC), calling for their removal from office over what he described as gross incompetence.
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, June 25, Asiedu Nketia described the current Commission as an unfit election management body and emphasized the need for a complete overhaul.
“It means bring it back to an institution which is fit for purpose. The way it is existing now, it is not fit for purpose. Because with all the law that we have you cannot still be having an election that will go into a stalemate. There is no anticipation of any stalemate of elections in any of our laws unless people don’t want to do their work well.
“It’s a clear case of negligence or inability to perform its function so it is a good reason why the Electoral Commission needs to be reset.”
Asiedu Nketia, a seasoned politician, argued that the EC has not conducted a successful election since its current leadership assumed office. He cited the disenfranchisement of the SALL constituency during the 2020 general elections as a key failure.
“Remember, four years ago there was the issue of SALL—a whole constituency went unrepresented for four years. Since this Commission, as presently constituted, took over the reins of the Electoral Commission, they have never organized an election that was satisfactory.
“These two major elections—the first saw an entire constituency left unrepresented, and now this second one. Even with the by-elections, like Ayawaso West Wuogon, everything has been a mess. So, there is overwhelming evidence that this Commission is not fit for purpose. And if any serious country would want to maintain this type of Electoral Commission, then I don’t know what that country is about.”
When asked whether there would be a change in the EC’s leadership, Asiedu Nketia, a former Member of Parliament for Wenchi West, answered in the affirmative.
“There has to be a change. I think the top three leaders must all go. The Chairperson, Jean Mensa, and her deputies, Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey—they must all go. They have mismanaged the Commission so badly.”
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The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has accused suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo of committing contempt against the Supreme Court following her recent public press conference addressing her removal process.
Taking to social media, the lawmaker, who is also a legal practitioner, expressed strong disapproval of the Chief Justice’s public commentary while her case is still pending before the apex court.
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to prioritise the personal qualities and capabilities of candidates over considerations such as tribe, religion, or gender when selecting the party’s next presidential candidate.
His remarks come in the wake of internal debates following the announcement of January 31, 2026, as the date for the party’s presidential primaries.
Speaking at the launch of the NPP’s new policy think tank, the Patriotic Institute, on Wednesday, June 25, Kufuor reminded party faithful that the NPP is fundamentally a democratic party that must uphold values of inclusivity and equality.
“In a democracy, we don’t go for tribe or religion or gender but the individual… If we want power, we have to present a person who will be convincing to the generality of the electorate,” he said.
Kufuor emphasized the principle of “one man, one vote”, stressing that the party’s nominee must appeal to a broad base of the Ghanaian electorate, not just a particular group.
He acknowledged that political opponents have long accused the NPP of being a tribal party, and cautioned that such labels could stick if members within the party continue to promote narrow identity politics.
“We’ve been brushed by our opponents as a tribal party — and these days, we are even adding religion… If these things come from our own mouths, then I tell you, we are perpetuating it ourselves.”
The former President called on the NPP to confront these realities with honesty and choose a leader who can unify the country and deliver solutions that benefit all communities.
“Tell the truth to ourselves and focus on selecting a leader who can unify the country and help solve the problems of the community at large, so it benefits and spreads across the board for all.”
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Banks recorded a 22.0% growth in profit to GH¢4.3 billion in April 2025, from GH¢3.5 billion recorded during the same period a year ago.
According to the Banking Sector Development Report, all income lines grew in April 2025 relative to the same period last year.
Net interest income picked up by 15.5% to GH¢9.2 billion in April 2025, although the growth was lower than the 22.4% recorded in April 2024.
In year-on-year terms, interest income improved to GH¢13.9 billion, up from GH¢12.0 billion, suggesting a modest growth of 15.9% relative to 19.4% in April 2024.
According to the report, the slower pace of growth in interest income was partially due to the relatively lower rates of return on money market instruments as well as a decline in lending rates influenced by current macroeconomic developments.
Interest expenses also picked up to GH¢4.7 billion in April 2025, registering a growth rate of 16.5%, up from 14.0% in April 2024.
Among others, the increase in interest expenses was due to the increase in borrowings.
Net fees and commissions also recorded a higher growth of 26.2% in April 2025 from 12.8% in similar period a year ago.
Equally, other income recorded significant growth of 27.8% to GH¢2.0 billion in April 2025 compared to a contraction of 20.8% in April 2024.
Meanwhile, the banking sector’s profitability indicators, namely, return-on-assets (ROA) and return-on-equity (ROE), moderated during the period under review.
The ROE declined to 30.0% in April 2025, down from 35.0% in April 2024, while ROA was 5.0%, also down from 5.4% in April 2024.
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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government is preparing to recruit 50,000 teachers and 10,000 non-teaching staff in the 2025 calendar year as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector.
Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, June 25, the Minister assured the House that adequate provisions have been made in the 2025 national budget to support the mass recruitment.
His comments also addressed concerns raised by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who called for an investigation into the alleged manhandling of teachers who recently picketed at the Ghana Education Service (GES) premises.
Haruna Iddrisu dismissed those claims and reiterated the government’s commitment to resolving outstanding posting issues while ensuring recruits are deployed to improve learning outcomes across the country.
“This morning, I met with Bafour Eric, and I will soon share the details with the public. We discussed the matter, and he indicated to me that clearance was received in May. They were expected to start work in August but began in September.
“Naturally, by December 31, the clearance issued by the Finance Ministry had expired, and they can only proceed with a renewed clearance, which is what I am currently awaiting. Let them be assured.
“Mr. Speaker, as I have assured this House, 50,000 teachers will be recruited, along with 10,000 non-teaching staff. Adequate provision was made for this in the 2025 budget,” he said.
Two prominent legal figures, Thaddeus Sory and Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, alias “Kwaku Azar”, have strongly reacted to Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo’s remarks concerning the impeachment proceedings outlined in Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
Instead of her press conference, Thaddeus Sory wrote, saying, “Put it in your final address to the Committee.
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has issued a strong public warning over fraudulent recruitment and contract adverts circulating on social media platforms.
The Fund describes these adverts as a deliberate scheme to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.
In a statement signed by management, GETFund clarified that it does not engage individuals for contracts, supply, or employment through such means.
“Please, be informed that this form is cleverly designed to scam unsuspecting individuals so it must be disregarded as same is deceitful and fraudulent,” the statement emphasized.
Sample of the fake GETFund contract form
GETFund stressed that it remains committed to transparent and credible engagement processes, adding that all official communication is done through its verified social media platforms and website.
“Please, always verify such information or adverts on our verified social media handles or our website. Respectfully, do not be tricked with these falsities and part ways with money to scammers,” the statement added and advised the public not to fall victim to such tricks and warned against paying money to people behind such fake offers.
Management expressed concern over how widespread the scam has become, warning that perpetrators will face the full rigors of the law.
Reiterating its long-standing reputation, GETFund stated that it has never resorted to scandalous means to contract suppliers or hire staff.
The Fund said it operates under “good corporate governance structures” and cautioned that any claim suggesting otherwise is false and dangerous.
They reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the integrity of their operations and the interests of all Ghanaians.
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to shun religious and tribal sentiments as the party prepares to elect a flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.
Addressing the launch of the party’s new think tank, the Patriotic Institute, on Wednesday, June 25, Kufuor stressed the need for the NPP to stay true to democratic principles and select a candidate capable of providing real solutions to the country’s challenges.
His appeal follows rising internal tensions and personal attacks among some aspirants, sparked by the party’s recent announcement that its flagbearer election will take place on January 31, 2026.
With early competition intensifying, the former president reminded party faithful to prioritise competence over division.
“We are a democratic party, and we uphold common humanity. In a democracy, we don’t go for tribe or religion or gender, but the individual. It is one man, one vote, and if we want power, we have to present a person who will be convincing to the generality of the electorate,” he noted.
The former president stressed that the candidate’s ability to address the everyday struggles of Ghanaians should be the party’s primary concern.
He cautioned against identity politics, warning that it feeds into damaging perceptions about the party.
“We’ve been brushed by our opponents as a tribal party and these days, we are even adding religion. If these things come from our own mouths, then I tell you, we are perpetuating it ourselves,” he said.
The NPP has officially announced Saturday, January 31, 2026, as the date for its presidential primary to elect a flagbearer for the 2028 general election.
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Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has responded to concerns raised by suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo regarding threats she claims are intended to force her resignation.
This comes after Justice Torkornoo, addressing the media for the first time since her suspension, revealed that she has received threats aimed at forcing her to step down from office, amid an ongoing inquiry into petitions seeking her removal.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, June 25, the Government Spokesperson downplayed the public airing of such concerns, stating that the suspended Chief Justice, more than anyone else, knows the appropriate institutions to report such threats.
“The Chief Justice, more than anybody else, perhaps in this country, should be aware of the platform that is available to address such threats. If today, someone sends you a threat, you know where to go to seek redress in the matter, and that is what I will say about it,” he said.
Justice Torkornoo was suspended on April 22, 2025, following a prima facie determination by President John Dramani Mahama in consultation with the Council of State.
Her suspension is part of constitutional proceedings under Article 146(10), which outlines the process for the potential removal of a Chief Justice.
Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has strongly rejected suggestions that political considerations are influencing the ongoing impeachment proceedings against suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing such claims as “unfounded” and without merit.
Addressing the public shortly after Justice Torkornoo’s press briefing on Wednesday, June 25, he maintained that the process is being guided strictly by law and due process, not political interest.
“It does not matter how sensitive your position, once Ghanaian law dictates that certain processes must be taken in respect of alleged misconduct, the rules must come into play. That is the only guiding principle President Mahama has operated by in all of this. Any claim, reference, or imputation of a political motive to the President in respect of these processes is unfounded, false, and cannot be allowed to stand,” he said.
His remarks came in direct response to a statement delivered earlier by Chief Justice Torkornoo, who alleged that the ongoing proceedings violate natural justice, procedural fairness, and the dignity of her office.
At a press conference in Accra, the Chief Justice claimed the investigative committee had:
* Denied her legal representation on the first day of hearings, * Failed to specify the charges against her, * Prevented key petitioners from testifying, and * Subjected her to invasive searches and denied access to family support during proceedings.
“These violations have not stopped. Indeed, they have escalated beyond anything I could have imagined as possible in justice delivery,” she said, warning that the process threatens “the very foundation of judicial independence in Ghana.”
Justice Torkornoo was suspended from office on April 22, 2025, after President Mahama acted on a prima facie determination made in consultation with the Council of State. This action triggered Article 146(10) of the 1992 Constitution, which allows the President to suspend a Chief Justice while a formal investigation into alleged misconduct is conducted.
Following constitutional protocol under Article 146(6), a five-member committee was formed to investigate the multiple petitions filed against her. The committee’s proceedings are being held in-camera, a standard practice for such investigations, though one that Justice Torkornoo has publicly criticised as opaque and intimidating.
Her efforts to halt the proceedings through the courts, including four separate legal actions, were all dismissed by the Supreme Court.
While Justice Torkornoo’s public allegations have raised concerns among some civil society groups and segments of the legal fraternity, the government insists that the process remains constitutionally grounded and politically neutral.
“As yet, absolutely no evidence has been furnished in any way, shape, or form to support allegations of political interference,” Kwakye Ofosu asserted.
Justice Gertrude Esaaba Araba Sackey Torkornoo has noted that she has received threats to resign from her position as Chief Justice amid a probe into petitions demanding her removal from office.
“I have also received threats and veiled threats to the effect that if I fail to resign or retire voluntarily, I will be made to suffer some harm or the other,” she told the media on June 25.
Zoomlion Ghana Limited the leading subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies is set to extend its expertise to Burkina Faso’s waste management sector, following a high-level meeting between its Executive Chairman, Joseph Siaw Agyepong, and Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo.
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Siaw Agyepong led a delegation to meet with Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, in the presence of the Burkinabe Minister in Charge of the Environment, Roger Baro, and the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, Major Colonel David Kabré.
The meeting marked a significant step forward in the realization of a major project to extending integrated waste management in Burkina Faso. The initiative shall encompass waste collection, recovery, recycling and treatment within the waste management value chain in neighbouring Burkina Faso.
The project is a result of discussions between Burkinabe and Ghanaian authorities, including the President of Ghana’s official visit to Burkina Faso on March 10, and is part of a south-south cooperation initiative focused on sustainable development and job creation.
With over twenty years of experience in the waste management sector, the waste management experts, present in 24 other African countries, aims to leverage on proven technologies and models in Ghana to address Burkina Faso’s environmental challenges.
“We are in a logic of promoting internal expertise, African,” the Prime Minister said, hailing this hopeful and laudable initiative, both for youth employment and combating unhealthiness. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accompany and support investors who contribute to the development of the country.
On his part, Siaw Agyepong expressed confidence in the vision of the Burkina Faso President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, including his ambition to boost job creation and promote a prosperous Burkina Faso.
He announced the imminent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Burkina Faso’s Ministry in charge of the Environment, a key step before the start of infrastructure work.
As part of the project, Jospong Group plans to train Burkinabe youth in Ghana to manage the facility and its associated services delivery locally.
“We are not going to import Ghanaian workers to Burkina Faso,” “We will train young Burkinabe people who will take charge of waste management in their country,” Dr. Agyepong said.
The Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Ablah Dzifa Gomashie, has officially launched the 17th edition of Panafest and Emancipation Day celebrations in Accra under the theme: “Let Us Speak of Reparative Justice – Pan-African Artistic Activism.”
Describing the event as a “reawakening of a global cultural mission,” the Minister emphasized its power to foster unity, cultural pride, and socio-economic transformation through the arts.
Since its inception in 1992, Panafest has served as a platform for artistic expression, historical reflection, and the reconnection of Africans on the continent with those in the diaspora.
“Activism can be done on different levels, with different people, at different times. It must just be continuous,” Gomashie stated, calling for sustained cultural engagement.
The 2025 edition, which runs from July 18 to August 1, will take place across key heritage sites including Cape Coast, Elmina, Assin Manso, Ada, Keta, and parts of northern Ghana. Activities will include dramatic reenactments, academic symposia, youth-led conversations, exhibitions, and healing rituals — all aimed at confronting historical injustices and reshaping African identity.
Panafest and Emancipation Day celebrations also form part of the Black Star Experience — a flagship government initiative under President John Dramani Mahama aimed at establishing Ghana as a global hub for heritage tourism and diaspora investment.
Calling it “an immersive journey that binds Ghana’s rich past to a bold and prosperous future,” the Minister highlighted the sector’s growing economic impact. In 2023, Ghana projected $3.8 billion in tourism revenue, with the average tourist spending over $3,700. The industry has also driven job creation in areas such as event planning, costume design, heritage site management, and local crafts.
Gomashie stressed the urgency of collective healing, pointing to the lingering trauma of slavery, colonization, and displacement experienced by both Africans and the diaspora.
“Until we recognise that something deep has happened to us, that healing will not occur,” she said, urging deeper engagement with African culture and identity.
She ended with a resounding call for unity: “We face neither east nor west. We face forward.”
Finally, the Minister urged the media, artists, scholars, youth, and the diaspora to help amplify Ghana’s cultural message, describing the festival as a “recall of all African children” and a vital tool for cultural diplomacy and continental renewal.
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Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has launched a scathing attack on the Electoral Commission (EC), declaring its entire leadership unfit for purpose and calling for their removal.
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, June 25, the NDC Chairman did not mince words.
“There has to be a change,” he insisted. “The three top leadership must all go. They have managed the commission so badly.”
Mr Asiedu Nketia said the Electoral Commission had failed at its core duty of managing credible elections.
He pointed to what he described as a worrying pattern of electoral mismanagement under the current team.
“You cannot still be having an election that will go into a stalemate. There is no anticipation of any stalemate in our laws unless people don’t want to do their work well,” he said.
“It’s a clear case of negligence or inability to perform its functions.”
Referencing the unresolved parliamentary election in Ablekuma North, Asiedu Nketia said the situation was just the latest in a series of failures by the Jean Mensa-led Commission.
“Six months on after the election, and we still don’t have an elected MP. That must tell you something is wrong,” he said.
The NDC Chairman argued that the problem was not isolated.
He recalled the disenfranchisement of the SALL constituency during the 2020 general elections and claimed that the EC has not conducted a single election satisfactorily since taking office.
“This commission, as presently constituted, took over the reins of the Electoral Commission, and they have never done a satisfactory election.
“First was SALL. A whole constituency went unrepresented for four years. Now, Ablekuma North. And the Ayawaso West by-election? Everything has been messed up,” he said.
Mr Asiedu Nketia said the country needs to “reset” the EC and restore it as an institution the public can trust.
“Resetting the EC means bringing it back to an institution that is fit for purpose,” he explained. “The way it is existing now, it is not fit for purpose.”
He warned that maintaining the current leadership undermines the country’s democratic credibility.
“If in any serious country we want to maintain this type of Electoral Commission, then I don’t know what the country is about,” he said.
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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has refuted reports suggesting that some teachers who recently picketed at the premises of the Ghana Education Service (GES) were manhandled by authorities.
His response comes after Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin called for an investigation into the alleged incident, describing it as a violation of the teachers’ rights.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, June 25, Haruna Iddrisu assured the House of efforts currently underway to resolve the concerns raised by the affected teachers.
“Mr Speaker, this matter is burning at the GES headquarters and the Ministry of Education. My understanding is that a group of teachers with very different leaderships decided to picket the GES headquarters. I want to assure the house that there was no manhandling of any of them.”
Haruna Iddrisu further announced that the government is preparing to recruit 50,000 teachers and 10,000 non-teaching staff in the 2025 calendar year as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector.
“Mr. Speaker, as I have assured this House, 5,000 teachers will be recruited, along with 10,000 non-teaching staff. Adequate provision was made for this in the 2025 budget,”he revealed.
Parliament witnessed ‘a procedural standoff’ on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, as Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin schooled the Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, on parliamentary rules following an unsuccessful attempt to block the approval of the seven Supreme Court nominees.
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The Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has refuted claims by the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo that her removal is politically motivated.
According to Mr.Kwakye Ofosu, there is no political agenda to remove the embattled Chief Justice.
Responding to an address by the Chief Justice held today, June 25, 2025, the minister said there is no political agenda to remove the Chief Justice, according to him, the President swore an oath and has always acted in accordance with it.
He said any claim, inference or inuendo of a political motivation cannot be substantiated.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu further noted that, if matters in the address were left to the content of the petitions, he wouldn’t have responded; however, he said it would be unfair for them not to correct some of the issues raised.
The minister noted that since the inception of the process, nobody has been able to ascribe any known verifiable constitutional breach, adding that the President had kept fidelity to the constitution, “everything has been by the books. In terms of confidentiality, the president has done things in respect of the constitution.”
On the issue of location for the committee sitting, he said, Adu Lodge is a state facility, adding that any attempt to link the dastardly killing of judges to this case of the removal of the Chief Justice is regrettable and unacceptable.
The embattled Chief Justice, in her address, noted that “Unfortunately, every step of the removal process being undertaken against me is being done in a manner that breaks every rule on how justice is delivered in the country. And this is why I find the need to draw the nation’s attention this afternoon.”
She further noted that “to the serious violations of the Constitution and law in the process, and the danger it holds for the development of the nation’s democracy.”
The Chairman of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Dr. Gabriel Kumi, has expressed deep concern over Ghana’s limited capacity to store strategic fuel reserves, warning that the country is ill-prepared to withstand prolonged external supply shocks.
Speaking during a panel discussion of the Joy Business Economic Forum, Dr. Kumi revealed that Ghana currently possesses infrastructure capable of holding only about two months’ worth of fuel imports far below the ideal six-month strategic reserve target.
“Ghana currently does not have that much in fuel storage infrastructure. So we don’t even have the infrastructure to hold that kind of volumes,” he noted.
“The total storage infrastructure in Ghana, assuming you add storage tanks and Tema Oil Refinery, is just about one million cubic meters, approximately one billion liters of storage capacity. And that is just about two months of our use,” he added.
He further pointed out that the government’s bulk storage infrastructure, such as that of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST), also falls short of the required capacity to support a meaningful strategic reserve.
“Post-pump storage capacity is just about 400,000 cubic meters, which is about 400 million liters out of the national storage we have,” he explained.
Dr. Kumi described the establishment of a six-month strategic fuel reserve as a long-term objective, emphasizing the need for deliberate policy direction and investment in national infrastructure.
“To increase our strategic reserve to six months will likely be a long-term goal, assuming that is something we really want to consider now,” he added.
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Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak
Major adjustments to Ghana’s official holiday schedule have been announced by Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak.
The Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was presented to Parliament by the government through the Interior Ministry.
The proposed law aimed to move the contentious Founder’s Day celebration back to September 21 and declare July 1 a new national holiday.
One piece of good news for employees is that the law calls for moving all midweek holidays that fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to Fridays.
“Mr. Speaker, we are keeping 1st January as New Year Day, 7th January as Constitutional Day, 6th March as Independence Day, March or April for Good Friday for our Christian brothers, March or April as Easter Monday for our Christian brothers, 1st May as Labour Day, 1st July as Republic Day. It was pushed to commemorate it. We believe that this is a very significant day in the life of Ghana that we should not just relegate to the background and therefore we are bringing it back as a full holiday and we believe that as a country we are united around the 1st July,” the Minister said.
The purpose of this adjustment is to extend weekends and possibly increase productivity.
But the Minority in Parliament opposed the Majority’s move to fast-track the bill under a certificate of urgency, arguing that the are more important national issues to be attended to.
Despite their opposition, Parliament eventually passed the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
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Speculation of a looming cedi-depreciation due to the upcoming US$349million Eurobond interest payment in July may be far-fetched as the development poses no threat to the nation’s foreign exchange (FX) stability, a source close to the matter has asserted.
Concerns have mounted that the payment, coupled with ongoing geopolitical developments, could see the cedi lose gains made over recent months.
The local unit has appreciated by 43 percent against major trading currencies between beginning of the year to mid-June 2025.
In response to recent commentary warning of an impending “FX storm”, the source stated that those concerns are exaggerated and misaligned with Ghana’s present macroeconomic conditions.
According to the source, a Eurobond payment scheduled for July 3, 2025, has already been factored into BoG liquidity and FX management frameworks.
“There is no risk of market disruption. Ghana’s reserves as of June 2025 stand at over US$11billion, equivalent to five months of import cover. These buffers have been built strategically, not by accident,” he explained.
The bank expects FX conditions in July to improve with confirmed inflows totalling at least US$730million. These include US$370million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), contingent on Executive Board approval of the current support programme’s fifth tranche on July 7 and an additional US$360million from the World Bank’s Development Policy Operation, expected by mid-month.
“These inflows will more than offset the Eurobond outflow, ensuring reserve levels remain comfortable and that there is no liquidity vacuum in the FX market,” he stated.
Inflows from the BoG’s Gold-for-Reserves (Goldbod) programme act as further support for the cedi. The programme, launched to diversify FX sources by leveraging domestic gold purchases, has contributed significantly to the nation’s external position – especially amid high global gold prices.
The country posted a trade surplus of US$4.14billion in the first four months of 2025 – five times the surplus recorded for same period 2024. The current account recorded a surplus of US$2.12billion in the first quarter.
“These are not ‘cosmetic’ numbers. They reflect real activity, grounded in sustained policy reforms, external credibility and improving investor sentiment,” the source noted.
While some analysts have attributed the cedi’s appreciation against major trading currencies to artificial support, the BoG official cited four structural factors: tight monetary policy anchored by a 28 percent benchmark interest rate, improved FX supply from exports and gold purchases, fiscal consolidation and stronger investor confidence, buoyed by the recent credit rating upgrade.
Though acknowledging that external risks remain, including potential declines in gold prices and possible remittance headwinds due to a proposed 5 percent U.S. tax on outward transfers, the bank argued that institutional resilience has improved markedly.
“The FX market is better regulated today, with stricter enforcement of pricing, transparency and transactional discipline,” he noted.
Calls for a fixed exchange rate regime have been dismissed, suggesting they are inconsistent with Ghana’s inflation-targetting framework. He maintained that BoG’s flexible exchange rate policy remains the most appropriate approach in an uncertain global environment.
“Pegging at this stage would be not only inconsistent with our policy framework but also risky in a world where flexibility is the best shock-absorber,” he said.
It is expected that July will not expose weaknesses in Ghana’s FX structure but rather demonstrate the central bank’s preparedness to meet obligations without destabilising the market.
“More broadly, the narrative around Ghana is changing from one of crisis to one of cautious but credible stabilisation,” he said.
“This is not merely due to external support. It is the outcome of difficult domestic decisions, consistent coordination between monetary and fiscal authorities and a renewed commitment to transparency and investor engagement,” he added.
Inflation, at 18.4 percent in June 2025, continues on a downward trajectory while interest rates, though high, are expected to ease as inflation moderates.
“There is no FX storm expected in July. There is a calm backed by reserves, policy discipline and credible inflows expected,” the source insisted.
In a moment that has left fans of both sports and music buzzing with speculation, award-winning Ghanaian dancehall artist Stonebwoy has publicly revealed that he has been blocked by former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan.
The revelation came during a recent video recording where Stonebwoy emotionally opened up about his surprise and confusion upon learning that the former national team striker had cut off communication.
Government says suspended Chief Justice’s remarks undermine constitutional process and public trust.
Government has expressed disappointment over the recent public comments made by suspended Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, regarding the ongoing impeachment process against her.
Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, addressing the media shortly after Justice Torkornoo’s press conference on Wednesday, June 25, described her remarks as regrettable and unfortunate.
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Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, has described Panafest 2025 as a “sacred ground” for healing collective trauma through artistic activism, reaffirming Ghana’s position as Africa’s cultural gateway.
Speaking at the official launch of Panafest and Emancipation Day 2025 on June 23 at the Accra Tourism Information Centre, Mrs. Houadjeto spotlighted this year’s theme: “Let Us Speak of Reparative Justice – Pan-African Artistic Activism.”
“Reparative justice is not a debate; it is a necessity, a matter of dignity, and a demand for historical redress,” she declared.
Since its inception in 1992, Panafest has served as a platform to reflect on the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade, honour the memory of ancestors, and connect Africans on the continent with those in the diaspora through rich cultural expression. The 2025 edition, scheduled from July 18 to August 1, will feature spoken word, theatre, dance, visual arts, and digital storytelling across Ghana’s historic heritage sites — all designed to inspire resilience and resistance.
In collaboration with the Panafest Foundation, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and international partners, the GTA will roll out a diverse programme, including dramatic reenactments, academic symposia, youth-led conversations, exhibitions, and diaspora dialogues — all aimed at bringing the call for reparative justice to life.
Mrs. Houadjeto also emphasized Ghana’s leading role in advocating for cultural restitution, identity reclamation, and historical truth in response to the lingering impacts of slavery, colonization, and global inequality.
Calling on global media, artists, scholars, youth, and the diaspora to take part in this year’s festival, she emphasized,
“The media’s power is undeniable — you are the bridge to the world.”
She described Panafest 2025 not only as a celebration of African heritage but as a catalyst for national transformation, reinforcing Ghana’s status as a cultural and intellectual hub — where the past is honoured and the future is shaped with purpose.
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National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has launched a scathing attack on the Electoral Commission (EC), calling for a complete reset of its leadership and functions.
General Mosquito, as he is affectionately called, described the current body as “not fit for purpose.”
In a heated interview on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, June 25, Asiedu Nketia pointed to what he called the Commission’s “negligence” and “inability to perform its functions” as justification for his call.
“We are having the wrong election management body in place,” he declared. “That is a subject of reset in the future.”
Asked by host Evans Mensah to clarify what a “reset” of the EC meant, the NDC Chairman replied, “It means bringing it back to an institution that is fit for purpose. The way it is existing now, [it’s] not fit for purpose.
“Because you cannot have, with all the laws that we have, an election that will go into a stalemate. There is no anticipation of any stalemate in any of our laws—unless people don’t want to do their work well.”
He described the unresolved situation in AblekumaNorth, where no Member of Parliament has been sworn in six months after the election, as a clear symptom of what he sees as electoral mismanagement.
“This is a clear case of negligence or inability to perform its functions,” he said. “It’s a good reason why the Electoral Commission needs to be reset.”
But his critique didn’t stop there. General Mosquito went further.
“Remember, four years ago, there was the issue of SALL. A whole constituency went unrepresented for four years. And then when this commission, as presently constituted, took over, they’ve never done a satisfactory election.
“Their first one, a constituency, went unrepresented for four years. And then their second election is this one [2024].”
He also referenced the Ayawaso West by-election, which he said had everything messed up, suggesting widespread problems during the process.
“There is overwhelming evidence that this commission is not fit for purpose. And if in any serious country we want to maintain this type of Electoral Commission, then I don’t know what the country is about.”
Pressed on whether he believes leadership of the Electoral Commission must change, Asiedu Nketia was blunt.
“There has to be a change,” he insisted.
And when Evans Mensah asked directly whether EC Chair Jean Mensa must go, the NDC Chairman responded without hesitation: “Yes. I think the three top leadership must all go. They have managed the Commission so badly.”
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Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has criticised suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for publicly addressing her ongoing removal process, arguing that such constitutional proceedings are not matters for public involvement.
His comments follow the Chief Justice’s first public statement since a petition was filed for her removal, during which she raised concerns about alleged constitutional violations and procedural flaws in the Article 146 impeachment process.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on June 25, Ansa-Asare dismissed Justice Torkornoo’s public appeal as inappropriate and suggested it was aimed at garnering sympathy.
“Ghanaians wanted to support her to go all in, and then at the end of the process, everyone will see whether the process was transparent. She has done more than 50% and now she is saying that the process was skewed, but she cannot resign — I realised that I have got to a corner, a place of no return, so public here I come for you to hear my side.
See what the president is doing to me, and if I appear before the committee, you will see what they are doing — It is none of our business to bring the public into this controversy.”
He added firmly:
“The whole thing is such that the public has no say in this.”
Ansa-Asare further critiqued Justice Torkornoo’s overall leadership of the judiciary, arguing that her ordeal reflects deeper systemic failures in the justice delivery system—one he said she had overseen for three years without addressing.
“What she is actually telling the whole nation is that she is supervising a broken justice delivery system, and for the first time, she is a victim of such a system. Now if she is a victim of the broken justice system in this country, ‘na who cause am’?” he questioned.
He continued:
“She has been Chief Justice for three years now. Didn’t she know that she was supervising a broken system that ought to be fixed?
If now she is saying she is a victim of a system that is supposed to deliver justice to aggrieved persons, and now she is an aggrieved person, and has been given a raw deal, her message to Ghanaians should rather be that the justice system is broken and needs fixing.”
Despite the criticism, Chief Justice Torkornoo has remained resolute in her decision not to resign and is pursuing legal avenues to challenge aspects of the impeachment proceedings against her.
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