New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful and former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Ken Ohene Agyapong, has reiterated his commitment to tackling unemployment as a top priority should he be given the mandate to lead the party, and eventually the nation.
Speaking during a campaign tour of the Central Region, the maverick politician made a bold promise to delegates, assuring them that empowering him would translate into real opportunities for the youth.
Addressing enthusiastic party supporters and delegates, Mr. Agyapong declared: “Give me power and I will give you jobs.”
He stressed that the country’s biggest challenge is unemployment, especially among the youth, and insisted that his experience as a job creator in the private sector places him ahead of other contenders.
According to him, political leadership should not be about delivering flowery speeches but demonstrating the capacity to transform lives through practical economic solutions. He noted that over the years, he has personally established businesses that employ thousands of Ghanaians, and he intends to replicate this effort on a national scale.
Mr. Agyapong also highlighted the need for visionary leadership that prioritises industrialisation, entrepreneurship, and skills development.
He told delegates that with strategic investments in agriculture, manufacturing, and technology, the country could drastically reduce its unemployment rate.
The delegates, many of whom expressed admiration for his frankness and track record, listened attentively as he outlined his vision. He encouraged them to choose a leader with proven capacity to generate wealth rather than one who makes promises without evidence of delivery.
Mr. Agyapong’s message in the Central Region forms part of his ongoing campaign to win the confidence of party delegates ahead of the upcoming primaries. His promise to create jobs continues to resonate strongly, particularly in communities where unemployment remains a major concern.
As the campaign intensifies, all eyes are on how his message will influence delegate decisions and shape the broader political conversation on economic empowerment.
, the popular Nollywood actress cum filmmaker has emerged as the new national vice president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) following the guild’s national election held in Benin City, Edo State.
eelive.ng understands that Amusa alongside Abubakar Yakubu, the current National Secretary, emerged the winner of the election which held on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
IMANI has filed a Right to Information request seeking full transparency on the legal, technical, and privacy aspects of Ghana’s upcoming 2026 SIM registration exercise.
IMANI has formally submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request to the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology & Innovations, seeking detailed information on the government’s planned nationwide SIM registration exercise slated for early 2026.
South Africa’s national team will wrap up their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a friendly against Ghana on 16 December in Gauteng, but emerging information suggests the Black Stars will not be fielding their full-strength side.
According to sources, Bafana Bafana are aware that Ghana will be unable to present their “A” team for the fixture due to the timing of the match, which falls in the middle of the club football season. With the Black Stars having missed out on AFCON qualification, the Ghana FA is expected to deploy the CHAN (local-based) squad for the encounter.
Despite the change in expected opposition strength, the fixture remains an important test for South Africa as they fine-tune tactics ahead of their departure for the tournament.
The match offers Ghana’s CHAN team a valuable opportunity to gain international exposure, while providing Bafana Bafana with a competitive runout in front of their home fans.
Former Black Stars forward Augustine Arhinful has revealed he wished for Ghana to face England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup even before the official draw was conducted.
His comments come after Ghana were placed in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama, setting up a tough but exciting path for the Black Stars.
Speaking to Citi Sports, Arhinful expressed confidence in Ghana’s ability to compete with the top sides.
Before the draw was conducted, I granted an interview and I said I wanted Ghana to meet England. I was even speaking to the UK High Commissioner and told him I wanted us to meet England. He said no, because if they lose to us, his people won’t be happy
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Despite the strength of the English side, Arhinful believes Ghana can go toe-to-toe with them.
It’s football. I’ve always felt we can match the English team boot for boot. At the end of the day, if you prepare well, your strategy works and a little luck comes your way, you can win any game
Arhinful’s comments reflect growing belief among Ghanaians that the Black Stars can rise to the challenge in a demanding World Cup group.
The Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, has confirmed the arrest of four students in connection with the violent disturbances at the Wa Technical Institute in November this year.
He characterised the incident as a serious breach of conduct that resulted in considerable damage to school property.
The Institute in the Upper West Region was temporarily closed following the violent student riot on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.
The unrest broke out during prep time as students were returning from classes, causing damage to school property, including administration offices and school buses.
Saaka Adams, acting Regional Director of Ghana TVET and Principal of the Wa Technical Institute, stated that the students had been traumatised by the incident.
He explained that the school would remain closed for a week to allow them time to rest and recover.
In the aftermath of the disturbances, Deputy Minister of Education Dr Clement Apaak visited the campus on Saturday, 22nd November, expressing disappointment at the scale of the damage.
Speaking on Channel One TV on Tuesday, December 9, DCOP Francis Yiribaare disclosed that the chaos began when some students resisted internal disciplinary measures. What should have been a routine enforcement of school regulations escalated after students ignored repeated warnings against the use of unauthorised uniforms and mobile phones.
Entrance of the Institute
He also revealed that the police are investigating the school’s domestic bursar after several food items belonging to the institution were reportedly found in her possession. The case, he noted, would be sent to court if she is found culpable.
The National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Samson Awingobit Asaki, has called on the government to extend invitations to all political parties for Thursday’s presentation of the Bawku Mediation Report to President John Dramani Mahama. The presentation, scheduled for December 11, will be led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who has chaired a months-long national mediation process aimed at restoring lasting peace to Bawku and neighbouring communities.
According to confirmed information, several key institutions and dignitaries including the National House of Chiefs, National Peace Council, Christian Council of Ghana, Office of the Chief Imam, Catholic Secretariat, UNDP, British High Commission, elected Regional Ministers and the National Security Coordinator have been invited to the crucial meeting. However, the list remains silent on political parties, a situation Mr. Asaki believes is a major omission that undermines national inclusiveness.
“The Bawku conflict has national implications, and political parties are essential stakeholders in peacebuilding and governance,” the PNC Chairman stated. “If this presentation is to carry full national legitimacy, then all political traditions big or small must be present. Government should correct this immediately and give the process a genuinely national character.”
Mr. Asaki argued that political parties have historically played critical roles in supporting peace efforts, especially in conflicts with ethnic, security and governance dimensions. For this reason, he stressed that no mediation outcome can be truly comprehensive without political input. “We cannot claim to seek lasting peace while excluding major actors whose cooperation is needed to sustain that peace,” he added.
The upcoming report presentation marks a major milestone in the high-level peace initiative led by the Asantehene, which has involved multiple mediation committees and national institutions. The Bawku conflict rooted in a long-standing chieftaincy and ethnic dispute between the Kusasi and Mamprusi communities has over the years attracted efforts from successive governments, traditional leaders, security agencies and civil society organisations.
The PNC Chairman commended Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his leadership but insisted that government must ensure the widest possible participation as the nation approaches this decisive moment. “Peace is a collective responsibility,” he said, “and if we are truly committed to ending the Bawku conflict once and for all, then every political party must be allowed a seat at the table.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has rallied first-time Members of Parliament (MPs) to embrace a culture of transparency, accountability, and cooperation in the nation’s legislative body.
Speaking at an informal engagement session with new MPs, the Speaker emphasised that partisanship should not be a threat to democracy but rather a means to strengthen it.
He said, “Ghana has consciously chosen a multiparty system, and differing viewpoints are essential to its strength.”
Mr Bagbin urged MPs to specialise in legislative areas, including committee work, to deliver meaningful representation to their constituents.
He also stressed that committee business was the engine of Parliament and that diligent research, preparation, and participation were crucial to effective lawmaking.
Mr Bagbin also clarified misconceptions surrounding parliamentary privileges and immunities, saying, “They are not personal favors but safeguards for the people’s voice.”
He expressed concern over neglected constitutional provisions regarding local assembly members’ welfare and pledged to revitalize structures that strengthened decentralization.
The Speaker’s vision for a people-centered Parliament includes televised sessions with senior MPs, the media, and the public, promoting transparency and accountability.
Mr Bagbin also responded to criticisms about his attire, saying Ghana’s parliamentary dress reflects cultural pride and tradition.
He commended MPs for their contributions and assured them of his support as they grow in leadership, ethics, and legislative excellence.”
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The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the alleged two assassination attempts on the Special Prosecutor (SP), Kissi Agyebeng.
The Ministry, in a statement, indicated that preliminary findings have revealed that the alleged assassination attempts on the Special Prosecutor, if any, took place before this year.
“There is no record or report of such threats against his life at any police station or at any of the state security agencies in the country,” the statement further pointed out.
That notwithstanding, the Ministry has directed an immediate investigation into the allegation on the premise that “crime does not expire.” “The Ministry has also ordered an investigation into the claim by Mr. Samuel Appiah Darko that he was handcuffed and beaten by 17 police personnel,” the statement added.
The statement reiterated the Ministry’s “commitment to protecting all lives and properties to ensure that all Ghanaians can conduct all their lawful affairs without any fear for their safety.”
The statement comes in the wake of allegations made by the Director of Strategy, Research, and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Samuel Appiah Darko, over the weekend that Kissi Agyebeng has survived two assassination attempts.
Mr. Darko also claimed that he himself was handcuffed and beaten by 17 police officers, although he did not indicate when, where or why the alleged assault occurred.
“The Special Prosecutor has survived two assassination attempts. Myself, I have been dragged out of my official vehicle and beaten by 17 policemen,” Sammy Darko said on JoyNews programme Newsfile over the weekend while pointing to the risks involved in working at the OSP.
“People need to understand the gravity of what we are doing. This is not an office that works behind a desk; we face real threats every day in the course of our duties,” he added.
The Ministry of the Interior, in a statement yesterday, said beyond the security implications of these claims, such dangers to personnel of accountability institutions, if true, can undermine the government’s efforts to combat corruption, which has intensified since it took office.
The Ministry added that it will update the public on the outcome of these investigations and the actions to be taken.
Political analyst Dr Bernard Tutu-Boahene has described Ghana’s journey one year after the December 7, 2024, general elections as largely positive, citing key economic gains under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration while calling for reforms in the electoral system.
Speaking on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey, Dr Tutu-Boahene said the past year has been “a journey from the conduct of the election itself through to economic stability, economic improvement.”
He noted that while the 2024 elections, which brought President John Dramani Mahama to power, were generally peaceful, there is still room for improvement in Ghana’s electoral process.
“When it comes to the general conduct of the elections in 2024… we would still need some level of improvement in our electoral system going forward,” he said.
Assessing the performance of the NDC government nearly a year into office, Dr. Tutu-Boahene pointed to reductions in taxes, declining inflation and improved foreign reserves as signs of progress.
“We have seen some drop in taxes, which again has led to saving money in people’s pockets. We have seen reduced inflation, up I think below 7% in recent times,” he stated.
He added that Ghana’s foreign reserves have increased significantly, “moving from 6.8 billion to about 11 billion dollars in recent times, and again, we have seen some increases in our GDP.”
“These are good indicators to show that the economy is doing well,” he added.
However, Dr Tutu-Boahene cautioned against excessive dependence on commodity exports such as cocoa and gold, urging the government to diversify and add value to exports.
“If the right decisions are going to be taken, and if we are not going to over-rely on the world market crisis of cocoa and gold… I think that Ghana will be a better place,” he said.
Former Managing Director of the State Transport Company (STC), Nana Akomea, has dismissed allegations that he sold lands belonging to the company during his tenure, describing the claims as politically motivated and baseless.
Speaking on Point Blank on Eyewitness News on Monday, December 8, 2025, Mr. Akomea categorically denied any involvement in the sale of STC assets.
President John Dramani Mahama is tracing the failure recorded in this year’s West Africa Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to the neglect of basic education in the last couple of years.
He said the state’s inability to promptly pay the capitation grant and ensure quality teachers were deployed to the basic level affected teaching and learning at that level, hence impacted the preparedness of pupils for higher studies.
“It is that level that prepares the child for secondary and tertiary education. Our focus must be on foundational learning,” President Mahama stated.
He made this diagnosis in Accra yesterday when he launched the STEM Box, an initiative to distribute a set of tools kit for students in basic four, five, and six.
Data released by the West Africa Examination Council shows that nearly half of the 446,352 candidates who sat for the examination failed the core subjects of mathematics, general science, and social studies.
According to him, the results should serve as an eye-opener on the need to equally prioritise basic education in preparing pupils for the future.
“Once you don’t get that level right, you’ll just send the child through a conveyor belt like a factory and when it comes out at the end, it will be picked up by quality control and it’ll be noted that this one does not meet the standards,” he inferred.
He explained that if the country took foundational learning seriously, by the time a child reaches primary school, he should be able to read properly, write properly, and do basic arithmetic by the time he leaves primary school.
“If we are able to get our children to get these three things right, then they have the foundation to continue into secondary education; otherwise, it will be like a factory that we are just pushing them through and at the end of it, you’ll have the situation where a child finishes basic school and sometimes still finds it difficult to write his name.”
Vigilance and invigoration, President Mahama said, will not go away and so “we must make sure that the children are well prepared to on their own be able to study and pass the exams.”
He said government and all stakeholders were concerned about the outcome of the examination and steps would be taken to unearth what may have caused it.
“I have asked the minister of education to do an analysis of the examiners’ report to try to decipher what could have gone so disastrously wrong. It is mind-boggling that with the same teachers and same factors in play, just from one batch to the other, one batch does so disastrously. We need to get to the bottom of it,” he emphasised.
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, said regrettable as the results may be, the wrongs that may have caused the failure would be righted.
Mr Iddrisu, MP, Tamale South, said his outfit’s commitment to quality education would remain unparalleled.
Ghana and Qatar have signed and ratified a bilateral labour mobility agreement that will create more employment opportunities for Ghanaians in Qatar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced.
The agreement allows both governments to jointly oversee the recruitment of Ghanaian workers for critical sectors in Qatar, including hospitality, transport and health. Speaking to the Daily Graphic on the sidelines of the Doha Forum yesterday (Sunday, December 7, 2025), Mr Ablakwa said the pact is designed to boost job creation while ensuring that Ghanaians working in Qatar receive improved treatment and better working conditions.
“Ghanaian workers are going to be earning more because of this. It will deal with issues of exploitation, abuse and human rights violations, which have sometimes been reported, particularly from the Gulf region, even though, to be fair to the State of Qatar, we haven’t had a lot of negative reports from the State of Qatar as compared to others,” he said.
“This agreement has safeguards where the workers will have insurance, medical allowance, accommodation and other allowances to make sure that their rights and their welfare are all well catered for and protected.”
He added that the government has identified licensed recruitment agencies to handle the process in order to safeguard the rights and welfare of beneficiaries.
Increased quota for Ghana
Mr Ablakwa disclosed that the Qatari government has agreed to increase the quota for Ghanaian workers, enabling more citizens to secure employment there. This is expected to raise the number of Ghanaian workers, currently about 13,000, and position Ghana to compete with Kenya’s 77,000 and Uganda’s 40,000 workers in Qatar.
He further revealed that Ghana has formally submitted a bid to host the West African Centre for the Recruitment of Workers into Qatar.
As part of the agreement, a joint technical committee will be established to supervise its implementation and ensure full compliance with the provisions of the ratified pact. Ghana has been selected to host the committee’s first meeting in February next year.
The Minister added that the government is working to secure more such agreements, having already negotiated labour mobility arrangements with Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada, with ongoing negotiations involving Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Opportunity
Mr Ablakwa stressed that labour mobility presents an opportunity to tackle unemployment, while providing young Ghanaians with international exposure and the ability to build financial stability through remittances.
“This is a short-term agreement. You can work for three or four years and then return to Ghana with more resources to start your own business. So, this is not brain drain; it is brain gain.
“Other countries like Cuba, the Philippines, Thailand and others have done this so well, and it has helped their economy. We must also take full advantage of this opportunity,” he added.
The Minister said the labour mobility agreements signed this year form part of the government’s broader vision to complement key interventions such as the 24-hour economy initiative, the Big Push Agenda, the Feed Ghana Programme and the National Apprenticeship Programme in addressing unemployment.
Accra, Dec. 9, GNA – Ivory Coast’s incumbent President Alassane Ouattara was sworn in on Monday, December 8, for a new five-year term.
The 83-year-old, was reelected with 89.77 per cent of the total valid votes cast in the October 25, 2025 election, in which many leading opposition figures were disqualified from contesting.
The inaugural ceremony, which was held at the Ivorian Presidential Palace in Abidjan, was attended by 11 African leaders, including President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana.
Also in attendance was Ghana’s former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
President Ouattara, who has led the Ivory Coast since a violently disputed election in 2010, in his inaugural speech, pledged to “loyally defend the constitution”.
He reiterated that his new term would be one of a generational transmission.
“This term will be one of generational transmission; it will be, for our nation and me, an act of responsibility and political maturity,” President Ouattara said.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has launched a probe into a viral video in which an American national, Arianna Naomi Mackey, alleges that she was kidnapped and robbed by five masked men claiming to be police officers on snap-check duty in Accra.
According to the CID, preliminary investigations indicate that the video was recorded at a hotel in Accra where Mackey and two companions were staying.
The department confirmed that the group checked out of the hotel on December 5, 2025, and Mackey left Ghana via Kotoka International Airport on the same day.
Efforts to gather details from the alleged victim have so far proved challenging. Mackey reportedly told police she could not provide the names of the alleged officers or the number plate of the vehicle involved.
She also declined to share the contact information of a friend who was reportedly with her at the time, citing her friend’s unwillingness to participate in the investigation.
The CID further disclosed that the video has since been deleted from Mackey’s social media page, and repeated attempts to reach her via WhatsApp calls and messages have been unsuccessful. Investigators are now seeking to secure her cooperation through appropriate diplomatic channels.
Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer of the CID, said the Ghana Police Service treats such allegations very seriously and remains committed to uncovering the facts surrounding the incident.
Augustus Nana Kwasi Andrews, the Ashanti Regional leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has revealed he is under a lot of pressure, as the party’s grassroots are demanding jobs.
According to the Ashanti Regional NDC Chairman, the NDC grassroots are calling for more, demanding their own share of appointments and employment opportunities.
Sunyani Dec.9, ( GNA) The Bono Regional police command has arrested seven suspected armed robbers in separate operations for their involvement in robbery and firearm offences in the Region.
All the suspects have been arraigned for their alleged involvement in armed robbery and firearms offences.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Joshuah Coppson, the Bono Regional police commander, made this known at a press briefing in Sunyani about the command’s efforts to combat armed robbery and organized crime in the Region.
He said several members of criminal gangs involved in a string of robbery and other criminal activities were arrested following a series of intelligence-led operations in the Region.
DCOP Coppson mentioned that on December 2, 2025, Johnson Amponsah Kwame Diawuo, Shadrach Owusu, and Kwafo Samuel were arraigned at the Fiapre Circuit Court presided over by madam Akuah Adomah Addae on charges of conspiracy to commit crime to wit robbery and attempt to commit crime to wit robbery.
They were remanded into police custody and will return to court on December 22, 2025, for hearing.
On the same day, Latif Mustapha also known as Star Boy and Mosby Owusu were separately arraigned at the Sunyani District Court B presided over by Mr. Eric Daning on charges of illicit trafficking of firearms without lawful authority, possession of firearms without lawful authority, and possession of military uniforms without lawful authority.
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The were also remanded into police custody and will come back to court on December 15, 2025.
Kofi Iddrisa and Baba Kumi Foster, who are being investigated for dishonestly receiving, had been granted police enquiry bail pending further investigation.
According to police investigations, on November 18, 2025, some of the gang members attempted to rob some persons on the Berekum-Drobo Road. However, due to the timely intervention of the Police Patrol Team, the robbery was foiled.
Further police investigations revealed that the attempted robbery, which was carried out by a five-member robbery gang led by Johnson Amponsah Kwame Diawuo, was just one of several such attacks perpetrated by the group.
During separate interrogations, suspects Kwafo Samuel and Shadrach Owusu confessed to their involvement in the attack and identified Johnson Amponsah Kwame Diawuo as their leader and mastermind.
They further admitted involvement in several other robbery attacks, particularly in the Nkaseim area within the Ahafo Region, he said
DCOP Coppson said the police had recovered quantities of Indian hemp, two motorcycle helmets, two machetes, one full set of military camouflage uniform, one black Cruxnut Glock toy gun, two live and three spent soft foam bullets, a Taser, one pair of military boots, pepper spray, one kitchen knife, three jack knives, several talismans and war regalia, five pairs of scissors, one spanner, fourteen pieces of toffee suspected to be laced with Indian hemp, one HP laptop, one NEC laptop, one swimming goggle, and one long screwdriver.
One Parabellum Model R-9 Hungarian pistol loaded with two rounds of 9mm ammunition was also recovered from suspect Mosby Owusu.
Three motorcycles and one tricycle were retrieved from suspects Kofi Iddrisa and Baba Kumi Foster, he stated.
The Regional police Commander assured the public that efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest the remaining accomplices who are currently at large and to recover other illicit weapons used in the commission of these crimes.
He called on the public to assist the police with credible information that would lead to the arrest of all persons connected to the criminal activities.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to enhance safety and security across the region,” he said and expressed the Command’s gratitude to the public for their support and cooperation in the fight against crime.
He commended the efforts of the police officers involved in the operations, saying their dedication and professionalism had led to the successful arrest of suspects.
DCOP Coppson assured the public that this year’s yuletide would be free from criminal activities as measures were in place to protect the citizenry.
Not even the presence of top FIFA gurus as well the movers and shakers of World Football could deny Otto Addo his prize in Washington, where the 2026 World Cup Draw was held last weekend.
With delegations from qualified countries arriving after 9.00am,media outlets assembled at the entrance of Capital Hilton which housed dignitaries from various countries. But it was not until after 5.00pm when the place came into real life with the arrival of an entourage from England ,Colombia and Ghana .
Thomas Tuchel had arrived earlier with an entourage of about 5,followed by the team from Colombia, before Otto Addo arrived unaccompanied through the entrance to the reception.
His bosses including Ghana’s FA President Kurt Okraku, General Secretary Prosper Harisson Addo, his deputy Alex Asante, Executive members Randy Abbey, Frederick Acheampong and spokesperson Henry Asante Twum had already checked into their various rooms.
But that did not stop the few Ghanaians around, joined later by journalists as the coach had to push through the crowd while acknowledging cheers and songs in his name by the Ghana Supporters Union, clad in their Ghanaian flags.
Though he spoke a few words after acknowledging how he was made to feel at home, the short incident has left a great mark on the minds of journalists and staff of the hotel especially.
The Capital Hilton staff kept clapping after Otto left ,with a key member remarking that “we are glad to see these things, it’s our loss the Ghanaian team will not be based here but who knows, they may choose our hotel for the pre World Cup camping”. Lots of people are around but the few minutes of singing and hailing the Ghanaian coach was a big shake, he won the most sought after and popular personality here”.
Ghana were later to be drawn in the same group with England, Croatia and Panama and www.ghanasportspage.com observed how England and Ghana officials especially tried to avoid each other, with the English press however doing everything possible to talk to the Ghanaian delegation .
Veteran lawyer and former President of the Ghana Bar Association, Sam Okudzeto, has questioned the continued relevance of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that the institution has failed to achieve its core purpose and suffers from a duplication of roles.
His comments come amid renewed public debate over whether the OSP should continue to exist.
The discussion intensified after the Majority in Parliament claimed that the office receives substantial budgetary allocations yet has little to show for it.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has even suggested that the OSP be scrapped and its authority transferred to the Attorney General.
Speaking on Joy News on Monday, December 8, Mr Okudzeto said the key issue is whether the OSP has met the purpose for which it was created.
“Sometimes someone says it is not what you think you are entitled to, but it is what you can give. But it should be. So you’re asking me this question. The question is simply this: why was the institution set up? Has it achieved its purpose?” he said.
He argued that the answer is no, pointing to what he described as rampant corruption that the OSP has failed to curb.
“I don’t think so. That is exactly the issue that I’m trying to drive here. He hasn’t achieved his purpose because the corruption is still on. I see it every day. Everywhere you turn in every institution, you see it openly. They are not even afraid. You go there, and they demand money from you when you’ve already paid,” he stressed.
Mr Okudzeto maintained that scrapping the OSP would not be out of place, insisting the fundamental problem is the duplication of responsibilities that already fall under the Attorney General’s Department.
“You have an Attorney General’s Department. In that department, they have a civil section and a prosecutorial section. The prosecutorial section is headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions. What is the DPP supposed to do?
“He is supposed to prosecute criminal offences, including corruption. There is nothing that makes corruption any different from any other crime. So why create another institution to do the same job? That’s the whole issue,” he said.
Nana Akomea: I didn’t sell a single foot of STC land
Ghanaian politician and award-winning actor John Dumelo has distributed thousands of chickens to residents in his constituency
This Christmas initiative and other philanthropic projects have urged some Ghanaians to relocate to the Ayawaso
Some social media users have applauded the member of parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogun for thinking about the needs of his constituents
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has put smiles on the faces of his constituents.
The outstanding politician and father of three has yet again shared goodies with all families in his constituency.
John Dumelo gives out chickens to Ayawaso West Wuogon residents for Christmas. Photo credit: @johndumelo. Source: Instagram
John Dumelo shares fowls with his constituents
The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has stated on social media that he has been sharing eggs with members of the constituency for over two weeks.
In a trending video, the award-winning actor was spotted in a black smock and denim jeans while distributing the well-fed fowls to his people.
John Dumelo poses with his wife, Gifty Dumelo, after his ministering vetting before he shared chicken with his constituents. Photo credit: @johndumelo. Source: Instagram
He disclosed that the live fowls were from his farm harvest, and he began the distribution from American House to Westland, then to Dzorwulu and Tesano, among other places.
Ghanaians applaud John Dumelo for sharing chickens
Some social media users have commended John Dumelo for always supporting families in his constituency with good items and other products. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:
Roger Gbedawo stated:
“Good one there.Workaholic farmer; the nation feeder. John Dumelo I dey for YOU.”
Leramoh Charles Oluwaseun Gold stated:
“He’s been working tirelessly for the community and it’s great to see the harvest paying off for the constituents of Ayawaso West.”
Dorcas Taylor stated:
“This is what we call Hon not those that will switch off their phones immediately after they won…God bless you.”
Shivani Edem Ami stated:
“Why am I tearing? This is humanity.”
Sammy Basten Adobah commented:
This is a great gesture, honourable.
“God richly bless you, Sir.”
Ibrahim Nweinyimbu Musah stated:
“True kind gesture. May the good lord continue to bless you Johny.”
Benedicta Akurigo stated:
“As if elections were tomorrow. Eiii, do we have politicians like this one?.”
Mensah K Mensah commented:
“You’re raising the bar.”
JohnBosco Akortia stated:
“Is Maa Lydia still in Ghana?”
Aduko Clement stated:
“You really dey for them ampa.”
Adwoa Adepa stated:
“I’m moving to Ayawaso west soon. Kai Asofa dierr pin kora we won’t get.”
John Dumelo Chairs a Programme in Ho
The Ghanaian politician and a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has inspired many young people with his passion and dedication to serving the people of Ghana.
In a viral post, John Dumelo disclosed that he was the chairperson at the Innovation, Research and Development Presentation Session, as part of the 41st Farmers’ Day week-long celebration.
At the event, students from different universities pursuing agriculture showcased their creative projects and research findings.
In his post, John Dumelo stated that he would ensure the innovations are well-funded to boost the agricultural sector.
He expressed his gratitude to the Volta Regional Minister for being such a good host and also took time to visit companies exhibiting at the Volta Fair.
John Dumelo shares food items
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about the MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, John Dumelo, who gave several food items to local school feeding caterers.
According to the Deputy Agricultural Minister, this is how he ensures the kids in his constituency have wholesome school meals.
Social media users flocked to the comment area to praise John Dumelo for his generosity towards his constituents.
Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) in the Eastern Region has begun a large-scale legal campaign to recover more than GHC32 million owed by long-term defaulters, a debt the company said is undermining its ability to operate effectively and improve water service delivery.
In the first phase of the exercise, 15 customers have been processed for court and are expected to appear before a judge in the coming days.
GWL’s legal team said more names will be added as the campaign intensifies, targeting customers who have ignored repeated reminders, accumulated long-term arrears, or continued to refuse payment even after disconnection.
The action also covers individuals and businesses that have opted to rely on alternative water sources, such as boreholes and wells, without settling their outstanding bills.
Regional Chief Manager, Ing. Paul C. Akpanya, said the company is prepared to take all lawful steps necessary to retrieve the debts.
“We will go the extra mile within the remit of the law to recover every arrear owed the company. This is essential for sustaining our operations and improving service delivery to the public,” he said.
The first batch of cases filed includes a mix of commercial and residential customers:
Jilcom (Suhum roundabout Shell Station)
Petroleum & Construction Ltd.
Constance Baafi
Ebenezer Larbi Opare
Yomboi EA Adu
Dora James Okyere
KAMA Group of Companies (Regional Director of Health)
Paulina Donkor
Richard Boadu
Felicia Okyere Darko
F. A. Mpare
Taylor Posiah & Oduro
Patrick Ernest Obeng
Kwame
GWL noted that recovering these outstanding funds is vital to maintaining operations, expanding infrastructure, and ensuring a consistent water supply across the Eastern Region.
The company is urging all customers in arrears to visit the nearest district office or use available electronic payment channels to settle their debt promptly.
GTEC introduces policy to curb abuse of Honorary Degrees in Ghana
Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has criticised fellow legal practitioner Martin Kpebu over what he describes as an attack on the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng.
According to Ampaw, the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is seeking to remove the Special Prosecutor and Martin Kpebu is allegedly being used to facilitate that agenda.
He claims Kpebu has shown gross disrespect toward the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its head, Kissi Agyebeng, because President John Dramani Mahama appointed him as a member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) task force, an appointment Ampaw believes places Kpebu “in the pocket” of the president.
Ampaw alleged that Kpebu has repeatedly made unfounded accusations against the OSP and reacts inappropriately whenever he is asked to provide evidence, often disrupting proceedings.
He insisted that because of Kpebu’s ties to the presidency and his perceived alignment with the ruling government, he has become emboldened.
“The NDC want to remove the Special Prosecutor, and Martin Kpebu is being used.
Martin Kpebu released after hours in OSP custody
“He has made several allegations against the OSP without any evidence. He should have been arrested by the OSP. What he engaged in was cyberbullying. And when the OSP called him to provide evidence of his allegations, he started misbehaving because he is an ORAL member appointed by President John Dramani Mahama and he is in his pocket,” Ampaw claimed.
“So, he went to the office with a disrespectful attitude. He didn’t respect the office or the Special Prosecutor. He approached them arrogantly because his government is in power.”
Ampaw further accused Kpebu of staging media attention to insult Kissi Agyebeng before honouring an invitation to the OSP.
“Because he doesn’t respect anybody and because of his arrogance, he organised the media to follow him and insult Kissi Agyebeng ahead of his meeting. He granted interviews on the premises and insulted the Office even before he went in, just to provoke the workers. What he did could have warranted an arrest for offensive conduct,” he added.
Martin Kpebu was released after spending nearly five hours in the custody of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
He was detained on allegations of obstructing an officer of the OSP.
Speaking to TV3 shortly after his release, Kpebu described the detention as unwarranted, insisting he had committed no offence.
“I know I have not done anything wrong, so I knew I would be released,” he stated.
Kpebu explained that the incident leading to his arrest stemmed from a verbal confrontation with a military officer stationed at the OSP.
According to him, the officer verbally abused him, prompting a heated exchange.
“Then the next thing, the soldier said I am stupid, so I also turned and said he is also stupid and so we exchanged words,” he recounted.
In recent weeks, Martin Kpebu has intensified his criticism of the Special Prosecutor, accusing him of contradicting himself in matters involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
On TV3’s The KeyPoints on November 29, 2025, he insisted that the OSP’s claim that the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) refused to help arrest Ofori-Atta had been exposed as untrue.
“The head of an anti-corruption agency cannot lie to citizens, run down state institutions without evidence, and still expect to hold office. If this was a slip, he should have admitted it. The fact that he keeps defending it shows it was deliberate,” he argued.
Kpebu said he independently verified the OSP’s assertions by speaking to current and former NIB officials, and none confirmed receiving any request for assistance.
He also referenced a written response from the NIB dated November 27, 2025, which stated clearly that the Bureau “did not receive any formal request for assistance to arrest Ofori-Atta.”
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The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has introduced a comprehensive national policy aimed at ending the growing abuse, commercialisation, and improper conferment of honorary degrees by some tertiary institutions across the country.
The policy, signed by the Director-General of GTEC, Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai and issued on December 8, 2025, warns that the uncontrolled proliferation of honorary awards — often facilitated through unaccredited bodies and questionable collaborations — is undermining academic integrity and damaging Ghana’s international reputation.
GTEC said the new framework, backed by the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), establishes strict national standards that all public and chartered private universities must follow. It also affirms the Commission’s full legal authority to investigate, query or sanction any institution that breaches the rules.
Under the policy, unaccredited institutions, mentored colleges, and external bodies without approval are completely barred from conferring honorary degrees in Ghana.
Any such awards, GTEC stressed, will not be recognised.
The Commission also emphasised that institutions cannot grant honorary degrees in exchange for donations, political considerations, or material influence. GTEC further cautioned that universities that appear to confer honorary degrees excessively or without merit will be queried and may have their right to award such degrees suspended.
A major highlight of the directive is a firm stance on misuse of honorary titles. The policy states clearly that recipients of honorary degrees cannot use the title “Dr.”, adding that institutions must issue guidance to prevent misrepresentation. Any recipient who misuses the title risks having the award withdrawn.
To ensure transparency, institutions must document all nomination and vetting processes, conduct due diligence — including integrity checks — and maintain formal registers of all honorary degrees conferred.
GTEC reserves the right to withdraw awards that were improperly granted or based on fraudulent information.
Describing the policy as a necessary intervention, GTEC said it aims to “protect the integrity of Ghana’s higher education system,” prevent commercialisation of honorary awards, and rebuild public confidence in academic honours.
The Commission said the policy takes effect immediately.
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Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has launched a blistering commentary on what he describes as internal sabotage within the Akufo-Addo administration, accusing three former appointees, Martin Amidu, Kissi Agyebeng, and former IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, of betraying the former president.
Ampaw praised Akufo-Addo for showing what he called “unmatched self-restraint” despite being surrounded by individuals he said worked against his own government.
Nigerian rapper, Blaqbonez, faced an unsettling moment during a recent performance in Abuja.
The rapper was targeted with items such as water and plastic bottles thrown from different directions as he made his way to the stage to begin his performance.
Security personnel quickly intervened by forming a protective shield and calming the growing tension within the crowd.
At the moment, it is unclear what triggered the hostility from a section of the audience.
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has been urged by the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, Nana Boadi Amponim Obo-dade III, to reconsider reports that he intends to contest the party’s flagbearer slot.
Speaking to journalists at his palace on December 7, 2025, the chief said that following the death of former President Jerry John Rawlings, the founder of the NDC, Asiedu Nketiah has assumed the role of a unifying figure, which he described as the Abusuapanyin, within the party.
He explained that, in his view, the ‘Abusuapanyin’ position places a responsibility on Asiedu Nketiah to prioritise party unity rather than pursue a presidential ambition.
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Nana Boadi warned that a decision by the NDC chairman to enter the flagbearer race could trigger internal divisions and weaken the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
The traditional leader further encouraged him to focus on guiding and mentoring emerging leaders within the NDC, while supporting reforms that would help strengthen the party and the wider political system.
“I sincerely hope he does not contest the flagbearership,” Nana Boadi said. “Since President Rawlings passed on, Asiedu Nketiah has become our Abusuapanin, the family head. And when a contest begins, if the Abusuapanin is not careful and decides to compete, it can divide and destroy the family.
“He should serve as the central pillar that holds everyone together. If President John Mahama does not contest, there will be a rush for the position, and the NDC can only lose 2028 if it allows itself to fall apart. I wish Asiedu Nketiah would be the glue that brings all the competing interests together,” he urged.
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Nana Obodade, the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, has advised Asiedu Nketiah to reconsider any ambition of contesting for flagbearer, stressing that the current political climate demands unity, renewal, and strategic leadership. The traditional leader noted that leadership should not be driven by personal ambition, but by a clear vision that reflects the aspirations of the Ghanaian people. He urged Asiedu Nketiah to focus on mentoring the next generation of leaders and supporting reforms that will strengthen the political system, rather than entering a divisive contest.
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Richmond Rockson is the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition Richmond Rockson, has responded to concerns raised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Minority in Parliament following the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) announcement of a 9% increase in electricity tariffs effective January 2026.
Spokesperson for the ministry, Richmond Rockson, explained that the latest adjustment must be understood within the broader context of ongoing reforms that have significantly improved the energy sector’s financial health.
He noted that the current 9% increase stands in sharp contrast to the previous increment of more than 27%, a reduction he attributes to deliberate reforms instituted by the government.
“If you compare the current 9% increase to the last increment, which was over 27%, it clearly reflects the impact of the reforms championed by the government, led by the Energy Minister, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor.
“These reforms, together with the rebound of the economy and emerging positive indicators, have lowered the burden that typically forces higher tariff adjustments,” he said in an interview monitored by GhanaWeb.
Responding to the concerns raised by TUC, Rockson acknowledged that tariff increases are never popular but are often unavoidable.
“Generally, payment of taxes, levies, as well as tariff increases, are met with pushbacks, so it is understandable that TUC will raise these concerns. However, PURC’s decision to increase tariffs from January 1 is a necessary measure to address financial needs, largely capital and investment requirements of utilities, the asset base, and planned infrastructure investments over the next several years,” he said.
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He noted that since January 2025, the government has implemented bold interventions that have begun yielding visible results in the power sector.
These include improved revenue collection by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), strict compliance with the Cash Flow Waterfall Mechanism, and more consistent payments to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), all of which have contributed to stable power supply across the country.
“Since the government’s takeover, significant reforms, including the improved Cash Waterfall Mechanism, have enhanced the financial health of the utilities, ensuring that ECG stays current with IPP payments and that power supply remains stable. However, continued investment in infrastructure is crucial to sustain this stability and meet growing national demand,” he emphasized.
Rockson further stressed that the PURC’s tariff adjustment is not only aimed at safeguarding utility providers but also at enabling them to pursue critical investments needed to strengthen the sector in the medium to long term.
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Black Stars forward, Kudus Mohammed has welcome the challenge of facing the Three Lions of England in the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Black Stars on Friday, December 5, 2025, were drawn into Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside 1996 winner England, 2018 finalist Croatia and 2025 CONCACAF Nations League winner Panama.
Reacting to the draw at the pre-match conference of Tottenham Hotspurs’ UEFA Champions League game against Slavia Prague, Kudus said the Black Stars worked hard to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and they welcome the England challenge.
“To qualify for the World Cup alone is a big statement from us and it shows what we can do. There’s still a bit of time so just focus here for now, it’s good to have England in the group,” Kudus Mohammed said at his pre-match conference on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Ghana’s only game against the Three Lions of England ended in a 1-1 draw when the two teams met in an international friendly game on March 29, 2011, at the Wembley Stadium.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.
The candidate at the centre of the Kpandai election challenge, Matthew Nyindam, says he remains unfazed by the latest developments surrounding the Kpandai Parliamentary Elections, insisting that he has nothing to hide as the Electoral Commission (EC) prepares for a court-ordered re-run.
Speaking on the AM Show, Mr Nyindam maintained that he is calm because his side did not engage in any wrongdoing in the disputed 2024 race.
“I am so fine because I am not troubled. We’ve not cheated in this particular election,” he said.
He, however, accused the government of wielding overwhelming influence over national processes, suggesting that state actors act without regard to fairness. “What I’ve realised is that there is a government that is so strong and whatever they want to do, they will want to do it.
They don’t care whether you are right or you are wrong,” he said, adding that he views himself as “just an individual” in the broader political machinery.
His comments come as the Parliamentary Service has formally notified the Electoral Commission of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency following a court order directing a re-run of the 2024 Parliamentary Elections.
The notification, dated December 4, 2025 and signed by Clerk to Parliament, Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, fulfils the constitutional requirement to trigger the administrative processes for a fresh poll.
The letter was sent to the EC Chairperson, Mrs Jean Mensa, in line with Article 112(5) of the 1992 Constitution.
The upcoming re-run is expected to determine who represents the people of Kpandai in Parliament, after months of legal challenges and political tension.
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Private legal practitioner Ace Ankomah has ignited a fierce debate on institutional independence, arguing that the recent push in Parliament to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is merely the latest manifestation of a long-standing hostility among lawmakers toward autonomous state bodies.
Ankomah used this political tussle as the basis for his radical proposal: the dissolution of the OSP, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to form a single, politically insulated National Prosecutions Authority.
The Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, has confirmed the arrest of four students following the violent disturbances at the Wa Technical Institute.
Speaking to Channel One TV, he described the incident as a serious act of misconduct that caused significant damage to school property.
According to him, the chaos began when some students resisted internal disciplinary measures. What should have been a routine enforcement of school regulations escalated after students ignored repeated warnings against the use of unauthorised uniforms and mobile phones.
A group of students defied the rules and reacted aggressively when disciplinary action was taken.
The situation quickly turned violent, with some students vandalising school property. Six vehicles on the compound were damaged, and window panes at the administration block and multi-purpose hall were destroyed.
DCOP Yiribaare said the police arrived promptly after receiving reports of the unrest.
He further revealed that the police are investigating the school’s domestic bursar after several food items belonging to the institution were reportedly found in her possession. The case, he noted, would be sent to court if she is found culpable.
Providing an update on a separate incident on December 5 at Saawie, he said officers responding to a complaint were allegedly attacked and disarmed by some youth. Police reinforcements later arrested nine suspects. Seven have since been arraigned, while two were released after interrogation.
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Maame Efua Houadjeto is the CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has responded to videos making rounds on social media in which some visiting Black Americans claim they were kidnapped and extorted by people posing as police officers.
In a statement issued on December 8, 2025, and signed by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Bright Asempa Tsadidey, on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, the Authority said the issue is already being handled by the appropriate national security bodies.
The GTA disclosed that the Ghana Police Service, together with the Cyber Security Authority, has begun investigations into the allegations.
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It noted that both institutions are treating the matter with urgency and will provide updates once investigations are completed.
The Authority reassured the public that Ghana continues to be a safe destination, particularly as thousands of tourists arrive in the country for the December in GH activities.
“The GTA assures travellers and the general public that Ghana remains a safe and trusted destination. Security measures, supported by law enforcement agencies and tourism sector partners, have been strengthened to ensure the safety, comfort, and peace of mind of all visitors throughout the festive season,” the statement said.
One of the alleged victims, American TikToker Ari Mackey, accused officers she claims are from the Ghana Police Service of kidnapping and robbing her.
In a video posted on her social media page on December 7, 2025, Ari Mackey said the incident occurred on the night of December 6, 2025, while she and her friends were out in an Uber.
She claimed they were stopped at what appeared to be a police checkpoint by officers wearing masks, driving a patrol vehicle with concealed license plates and without name tags.
“I was kidnapped and robbed by the police in Ghana. Three masked officers stopped us. Their license plate was covered, they had no name badges, and their faces were completely hidden,” she alleged.
Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has commended Star Oil Ghana Limited for embracing the individualised credit scoring system, which he launched for Ghana, to enable drivers buy fuel on credit.
Star Oil on Monday December 8, 2025, announced a new scheme, which allows drivers to use their Ghanacard to register on the my credit score app, and then buy fuel on credit, which they can pay later through their mobile money accounts.
The individualised credit scoring system, the Ghanacard and the interoperable mobile money system, which allows for seamless payments, were all championed by Bawumia when he served as Vice President, and with Star Oil combining using the three in their new scheme for drivers, he expressed his excitement for the benefits it brings to Ghanaians.
“I congratulate Star Oil Ghana Ltd., and its bold and visionary CEO, for launching their Fuel Now, Pay Later scheme today, which makes it possible for Ghanaians, especially drivers, to be able to buy fuel on credit using their Ghanacard through the individualised credit scoring system. When I launched this initiative last year, many skeptics did not see it as possible,” Dr Bawumia said.
Dr Bawumia underscored the importance of an efficient credit economy, adding that it is the reason he championed the building of a strong foundation for a credit economy in Ghana, to help businesses offer credit options to Ghanaians to make life a easier.
“A credit economy is so vital in making life a lot less stressful for many people in advanced economies. Thankfully, in Ghana we have put in place the critical foundational pillars to underpin an efficient credit economy using the Ghanacard as an anchor, and supported by pillars such as the digital address system, our interoperable mobile money payment system, and the individualized credit scoring system.
“I look forward to other OMCs and businesses embracing the individualised credit scoring system to give Ghanaian workers the much-needed option of buying goods and services on credit and paying for them with ease through their Ghanacard and credit score as Star Oil Ghana has done,” he stated.
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The cedi is facing pressure from major trading currencies
The cedi depreciated slightly, trading at GH¢11.42 to the dollar on the interbank market as of Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
This reflects the mounting pressure the cedi is facing from major foreign currencies ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities.
However, it would be recalled that the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, during the 2026 Budget presentation in Parliament, announced that the government is targeting a primary surplus of 1.5% of GDP in 2026, signalling a firm commitment to fiscal discipline.
He further noted that the overall fiscal deficit is projected at 2.2% of GDP on a commitment basis and 4% on a cash basis.
According to Dr Forson, this approach underscores the government’s goal of balancing fiscal consolidation with economic growth, ensuring financial stability while continuing to invest in critical development projects.
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Here’s how the cedi is faring on the Bank of Ghana interbank market:
• Dollar – Buying at GH¢11.41, Selling at GH¢11.42
• Pound – Buying at GH¢15.19, Selling at GH¢15.21
• Euro – Buying at GH¢13.26, Selling at GH¢13.27
Here’s how the cedi is trading at the forex bureaus
• Dollar – Buying at GH¢12.00, Selling at GH¢12.30
• Pound – Buying at GH¢15.50, Selling at GH¢16.40
• Euro – Buying at GH¢13.50, Selling at GH¢14.40
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Joey Barton has been punished for making defamatory post
Former Manchester City player, Joey Barton has been given a suspended prison sentence for making defamatory posts on social media about several renowned broadcasters.
The ex-footballer was sentenced to six months in custody, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid community work as well as pay more than 20,000 pounds in costs.
Joey Barton’s denigrating posts on X targeted broadcaster Jeremy Vine and TV football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
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The former Newcastle United player repeatedly referred to Vine as a “bike nonce” and wrote in one post: “If you see this fella by a primary school call 999,” and “Beware man with camera on his helmet cruising past primary schools. Call the cops if spotted.”
Judge Menary KC, in his ruling, explained that Barton’s posts vilified these personalities by making comparisons with serial killers, which breaches United Kingdom laws on free speech.
“Robust debate, satire, mockery and even crude language may fall within permissible free speech. But when posts deliberately target individuals with vilifying comparisons to serial killers or false insinuations of paedophilia, designed to humiliate and distress, they forfeit their protection.”
“As the jury concluded, your offences exemplify behaviour that is beyond this limit – amounting to a sustained campaign of online abuse that was not mere commentary but targeted, extreme and deliberately harmful,” the judge said.
Speaking to BBC after the judgment, Barton expressed remorse over his conduct and stated that he would not have repeated the same behaviour if given another chance.
The former footballer explained that he did not mean to offend anyone with the posts, but unfortunately affected individuals took them seriously.
“If I could turn back the clock I would. I never meant to hurt anyone. It was a joke that got out of hand. Nobody wants to go to jail,” he remarked.
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The Accra High Court has thrown out an application by lawyers for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, seeking additional disclosures from state prosecutors.
The defence team had maintained that the documents requested were essential to their case preparation.
The matter was originally adjourned on 25th November 2025 after lead counsel Andy Appiah-Kubi informed the court of plans to formally seek the disclosures.
During the sitting on Monday, December 8, both parties advanced their arguments, with Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai urging the court to dismiss the request.
After reviewing the submissions, presiding judge Audrey Kocuvie-Tay ruled against the defence, effectively striking out the application.
Speaking to journalists after proceedings, Mr Appiah-Kubi said the court’s decision reinforced their conviction that the prosecution did not have the documents in question.
He added that the team was fully satisfied with the outcome, describing the ruling as consistent with their expectations.
Chairman Wontumi is facing criminal charges for allegedly violating the country’s mining laws.
In October, the Office of the Attorney-General filed a six-count criminal charge sheet at the High Court (Criminal Division) in Accra against Chairman Wontumi, over alleged breaches of the country’s mining laws.
He was charged alongside Kwame Antwi and Akonta Mining Company Limited (Wontumi’s firm).
The charges, which arise from alleged unauthorised mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region, invoke key provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 995).
The Ministry for the Interior has launched a full-scale investigation into allegations of two failed assassination attempts on the Special Prosecutor (SP), Mr. Kissi Agyebeng.
The Ministry’s attention was drawn to the matter following disclosures by Mr. Samuel Appiah Darko, Director of Strategy, Research, and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), during a Newsfile programme on December 6, 2025. Mr. Darko claimed that the SP had survived attempts on his life.
In the same disclosure, Mr. Darko alleged that he was once handcuffed and assaulted by 17 police officers while performing his official duties.
A statement issued by the Ministry and shared with The Ghanaian Times in Accra indicated that preliminary engagements with Mr. Agyebeng suggested the alleged threats occurred prior to 2025. However, security agencies reportedly found no records of formal reports regarding assassination attempts or threats against the SP.
The Ministry highlighted that the absence of documented reports underscores the need for a thorough and independent inquiry, considering the potential implications for national security and ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
It reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding all individuals, particularly those serving in accountability institutions, to ensure they can execute their duties without fear or intimidation.
Accra, Dec. 09, GNA – Ghana has taken a historic step toward shaping its global engagement as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened a high-level national stakeholders’ workshop in Accra to begin drafting the country’s first-ever Comprehensive Foreign Policy Framework.
The workshop, held at the Ministry on Monday, brought together government officials, diplomats, academics, civil society actors, private sector representatives, and security experts for what the stakeholders described as a defining moment in the evolution of Ghana’s foreign policy architecture.
The workshop is expected to feed into a final draft of Ghana’s Comprehensive Foreign Policy, which will be submitted to the appropriate authorities.
Mr James Gyakye Quayson, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, who opened the forum, said the gathering was taking place at a time when the world was experiencing profound geopolitical shifts, making it imperative for Ghana to adopt a unified, coherent and forward-looking foreign policy.
He said the exercise was not a routine policy engagement but “a responsibility to help reset and shape the next chapter of Ghana’s global engagement.”
He noted that everywhere in the world, nations were reorganising priorities, recalibrating alliances and adjusting to new global pressures.
In such a rapidly evolving international environment, he warned that Ghana “cannot afford silence, complacency, or ambiguity,” stressing that the country must step forward “with clarity, with a cohesive strategy, and with confidence befitting a nation that has, time and again, proven itself a leader in Africa and a respected voice in the international community.”
Mr Quayson recalled that earlier in the year, retired ambassadors and seasoned policy thinkers had cautioned that Ghana could no longer rely on fragmented or reactive approaches to international relations.
While the 1992 Constitution remained a strong moral compass anchored in justice, peace, respect for international law and African unity, he said the complexities of the 21st century, from technology disruptions and climate pressures to geopolitical tensions, required a more structured framework.
“For the first time in our Fourth Republic, we begin the process of consolidating our principles, experiences, and aspirations into one comprehensive foreign policy framework, modern in character, strategic in orientation, and future-focused in ambition,” he said.
He stressed that Ghana’s foreign policy must reflect the collective aspirations of the nation, not the agenda of a single institution.
Its foundation, he said, must be the unquestionable protection of Ghana’s sovereignty, especially at a time when economic dependency and diplomatic pressure could be used as tools of influence.
Mr Gyakye Quayson emphasised economic diplomacy as central to national development, insisting that every Ghanaian mission abroad must function as an engine of trade, investment and innovation that yields tangible benefits for citizens.
He also reaffirmed Ghana’s responsibility to uphold its longstanding international reputation for peace, stability, human rights and democratic values.
Ambassador Khadija Iddrisu, Acting Chief Director of the Ministry, said the Ministry had, over several months, undertaken a careful review of Ghana’s diplomatic practice, drawing on the wisdom of retired ambassadors, the experience of practitioners, and insights from across Ghana’s institutional landscape.
The findings reaffirmed strong foundations built on Pan-Africanism, non-alignment, peaceful coexistence, and constructive multilateralism.
But she noted that there had been periods when coordination weakened and decisions lacked consistency.
This, she explained, prompted government to direct the development of a comprehensive foreign policy “as a living framework that guides choices, sets priorities, and ensures that our diplomacy delivers real value to the Ghanaian people.”
She outlined six emerging pillars of the framework: economic diplomacy; strategic partnerships; security and defence cooperation; climate and environmental diplomacy; diaspora and cultural engagement; and a renewed commitment to multilateralism and South–South cooperation.
The workshop, she emphasised, was a working session to refine practical recommendations, strengthen coordination across government, and sharpen strategic communication.
Dr Vladimir Antwi-Danso, Dean and Director of Academic Affairs at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, spoke on globalisation, multilateralism and the geopolitical challenges facing developing nations.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, he described globalisation as “a strange phenomenon… good, but bad at points,” he said its forces tended to favour countries with strong scientific, technological and economic capacity, leaving developing nations struggling to keep pace.
“Those who have the resources to really be part of the globalizing world… win all the time,” he said.
He pointed to internal constraints within developing states, including debt and instability, that made global competition difficult.
Dr Antwi-Danso warned that powerful nations increasingly influence or pressure smaller countries to adopt positions or cultural standards that may conflict with their own national identities.
This, he said, highlighted the urgent need for Ghana to adopt a clearly defined, comprehensive foreign policy that articulated national interest and guides responses to global issues.
Dr Antwi-Danso urged Ghana to remain firmly committed to multilateralism, describing it as the only pathway to preventing global conflict.
He called for reforms of the United Nations and a stronger rule-based global order “in which everybody behaves, not when the bullies bully.”
The lawsuit against Wesley Girls Senior High School (SHS) in Ghana is a pivotal Supreme Court case. It challenges the boundaries of religious freedom and institutional rights under Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. The central legal question is whether a school, founded on Christian principles by the Methodist Church and substantially state-funded, can restrict the religious practices of its minority Muslim students.
A serious head-on collision between a DAF articulator truck and a Ford Transit minibus left fourteen passengers injured and the minibus driver trapped along Patrice Lumumba Street in the Airport Residential Area, Accra.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received a distress call at 11:51 a.m. and arrived on scene nine minutes later.
By the time firefighters reached the accident site, passersby had already managed to rescue all 14 passengers from the severely damaged minibus and rushed them to the 37 Military Hospital.
Fire personnel, led by ADO I Yakubu, immediately focused on freeing the trapped driver.
Using specialized extrication tools, the crew successfully removed him from the wreckage within ten minutes. The National Ambulance Service transported him to the same hospital for emergency care.
The driver of the articulator truck and his assistant escaped unhurt.
Authorities say the prompt response from the public, emergency medical teams, and the GNFS helped avert additional casualties.
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash.
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev John Ntim Fordjour
Former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, says persistent underfunding of the education sector and a backlog of more than GH¢12 billion owed to the Ministry of Education are eroding the country’s learning outcomes.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Rev. Fordjour argued that the sector cannot deliver strong results when basic financial commitments, such as teacher allowances, remain outstanding.
“The best course of action is that funding must be released to the Ministry of Education to drive outcomes in our education system. Teachers should also be paid their allowances,” he stressed.
He insisted that the government must collaborate with teachers rather than blame them for declining academic performance, noting that they remain the backbone of quality education.
“The government should work with teachers instead of blaming them for students’ poor performance. Rather than assigning blame, the focus should be on motivating teachers to help students succeed,” he said.
Rev. Fordjour also called for stronger partnerships with mission schools, which he said consistently produce some of the nation’s top-performing students.
“The government should also build positive partnerships with mission schools because they often have the highest-performing students,” he added.
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The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has reinforced its relentless offensive against illegal mining, completing another high-impact operation across the Eastern Region on Sunday, 8 December 2025.
The latest sweep, which spanned more than 12 hours, underscored government’s growing determination to halt the destruction of forest reserves and water bodies.
From dawn until late evening, NAIMOS operatives conducted coordinated patrols in the Atiwa West District and the Birim Central Municipality—two areas increasingly plagued by persistent galamsey activity.
During the mission, the task force discovered several active illegal mining sites and moved swiftly to neutralise the machinery driving the devastation.
A major breakthrough occurred along the Akyem Akropong corridor, where officials uncovered an extensive roadside mining enclave hosting four excavators and five washing plants.
Two of the excavators were found fully operational, prompting officers to remove their monitors and control units on the spot to render them unusable. The remaining two machines had already been partially stripped by illegal miners attempting to evade detection.
At approximately 16:10 hours, a second discovery was made in Akyem Oda within Birim Central. There, the task force disabled another excavator stationed directly beside the main road.
In total, three excavators were fully immobilised across both locations. The machines were left on-site, as the operation could not secure low-bed transport for evacuation.
Environmental assessments conducted during the raid painted a grim picture. Vast portions of land—estimated at more than four acres—had been scarred by deep, contaminated pits.
Some of the water-filled craters stretched as wide as 200 metres and sank about eight feet deep, posing immediate dangers to nearby streams, farmlands and residents.
NAIMOS intelligence suggests that illegal miners continue to adapt their tactics, often withdrawing briefly during enforcement activities and repositioning equipment only a short distance away.
This pattern, according to officials, reinforces the need for sustained pressure rather than isolated raids.
Nonetheless, NAIMOS reports that its stepped-up visibility and rapid mobilisation strategy are rattling galamsey operators across the region.
Many miners are said to be abandoning sites mid-operation, interrupting supply chains and weakening the networks that facilitate illegal gold production.
The Secretariat maintains that its work is far from complete. With critical rivers such as the Birim and Ayensu still heavily threatened, NAIMOS says prolonged field deployment remains essential.
It has reiterated that illegal mining is not only an attack on the environment but a severe public health hazard, contaminating food and water sources with dangerous chemicals.
Labour expert Austin Gamey is urging the government to immediately engage the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in constructive talks following the widespread backlash over the latest increases in electricity and water tariffs.
He cautioned that the tensions surrounding the tariff review pose a potential national security risk and require swift, level-headed intervention. His remarks follow the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) announcement of a 9.8% rise in electricity rates and a 15.9% increase in water charges adjustments that have sparked strong opposition from organised labour.
Speaking to Class News on Monday, December 8, 2025, Gamey stressed that the utility adjustments are broad economic matters that must be approached through cooperation rather than confrontation.
Drawing on his experience in labour relations, he said government must take the lead by initiating immediate discussions with the TUC, which has called for a full reversal of the tariff hikes.
He appealed to authorities to set aside any perception of indifference and create a platform where the concerns of all sides can be addressed openly.
“The government must come to the table, remove any notion of insensitivity and engage. A mutually beneficial solution is possible,” he said.
Mr. Gamey added that labour matters have national security implications and urged the state to activate a tripartite meeting involving all key stakeholders.
The consultant insisted the tariff adjustments are not merely workplace issues but nationwide economic concerns that impact every Ghanaian and therefore need broader dialogue rather than narrow negotiations.
He noted that both government and labour groups have legitimate viewpoints, highlighting the unique position of the TUC whose membership includes employees from the electricity and water sectors themselves.
He explained that these workers understand the need for financial sustainability in their industries, stating:
“They know revenue is needed to maintain stable power and water systems, which other workers depend on to keep their jobs. So, both sides have a valid argument.”
The Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, says the decision by Parliament to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency is simply a constitutional requirement and will remain in force unless a higher court reverses the ruling.
Speaking on the AM Show, he explained that the High Court’s decision ordering a re-run of the 2024 parliamentary election in Kpandai must be respected by all parties, including Parliament and the EC.
“This does not stop my brother Matthew Nyindam from pursuing his case at the Supreme Court,” he said. “If the verdict of the High Court is overturned at any point, it will stop the EC from proceeding to conduct the election. So for me, nothing new has happened.”
Kyere-Duah stressed that Parliament was only communicating the court’s directive to the EC, as mandated by law. He noted that if the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeal delivers a contrary ruling, Parliament will similarly implement it without hesitation.
“A court decision will be respected by everybody,” he said, adding that “in the same vein, if an appeal court overturns the decision, the same will be implemented by Parliament.”
His comments come after the Parliamentary Service formally informed the EC of a vacancy in the Kpandai seat.
The notification, dated 4 December 2025 and signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, signals the official start of processes to conduct a re-run election.
The letter was issued in line with Article 112(5) of the 1992 Constitution, which requires the Clerk to Parliament to notify the EC whenever a parliamentary seat becomes vacant.
The re-run is expected to determine who ultimately represents the people of Kpandai in Parliament, following the annulment of the 2024 parliamentary election results in that constituency
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Regina Daniels shared new photos of herself living her best life alongside a cryptic caption.
The actress is in London, visiting her elder brother, amid her marital woes.
She shared photos and videos from a night out to a fancy restaurant and wrote in the caption: “No matter as hand big reach e no fit cover moon.”
This comes after the actress accused her much older and influential politician husband Ned Nwoko of domestic violence and he accused her of drug abuse.
The High Court has dismissed an application by lawyers representing Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, seeking further disclosures from state prosecutors in his ongoing trial.
The case concerns allegations that Wontumi unlawfully permitted mining on his Samreboi concession.
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At the 2025 Yango Partner Conference, the CEO of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Mr. Osman Ayariga, Esq., declared that Ghana is currently experiencing one of the most significant shifts in youth employment—and Yango is playing a central role in that transition.
Speaking before government officials, riders, drivers, and partners, Mr. Ayariga emphasized that the gathering was “not merely another industry event” but a celebration of a transformative partnership between technology and youth entrepreneurship.
He noted that Yango’s digital transport and delivery platform has become “a functional public–private development mechanism,” significantly expanding economic opportunity for young Ghanaians. Data from the sector, he added, shows that over 70% of riders and drivers on digital platforms are under 35, highlighting Yango’s role as both an income source and a training ground.
Mr. Ayariga linked Yango’s success to the NYA’s 2025 priority theme: “Heightened Youth Engagement and Economic Activation.” The Authority recently convened the national “Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change” Youth Conference and launched a major National Apprenticeship Programme targeting 10,000 youth this year, scaling to 100,000 by 2026.
He concluded with a call for deeper cooperation with Yango—on advanced training, entrepreneurial development, and access to credit—asserting that Ghana must support young people not just as riders but as future fleet owners, courier companies, and logistics entrepreneurs.
John Peasah is known for his role in the TV series YOLO as Drogba
Actor John Peasah, known for his role in the TV series YOLO as Drogba, has asked Ghanaians to stop inviting him to churches due to his health condition.
In an Instagram post, the actor, whose medical issues have affected his ability to walk properly, said he has received numerous church invitations and no longer wants any more.
On August 30, 2024, Drogba reportedly received spiritual healing from Pastor Enoch Ofori Boamah, then-leader of the Christ Embassy Airport City Youth Church (CECY), during a Night Miracle Service. His sister testified in church that the YOLO actor had experienced profound healing during the prayer service.
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However, a year later, Drogba clarified that he did not receive an instant healing from the church miracle. He explained that while he felt slightly better after the service, his condition did not disappear immediately, noting that what he experienced was progressive healing, not an instant cure.
According to Drogba, ever since the Christ Embassy Airport City Youth Church service, he has been receiving overwhelming church invitations.
He emphasised that this is not the time for such invites to be about comparing power or influence, as he wants to avoid controversy and focus on his well-being
“In the name of God, I humbly request that you please keep me away from any further invitations to other churches. My DM is getting full of invites. This isn’t about comparing power or influence, it’s about my well-being. I’ve been through a lot and want to avoid any more controversy,” he wrote.
Reports about his condition in 2024 affected donations to his $280,000 fundraiser, which have stalled. The actor is appealing for financial support as he continues to battle demyelinating disorder, a condition that damages the protective covering of nerves in the brain, eyes, and spinal cord.
“I’ve moved forward and am grateful to have had the chance to clear things up. I believe in God’s miracles and power, and I pray for healing. Please help me get the medical treatment I need during this time,” he said.
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Manasseh Azure Awuni is an investigative journalist
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has issued a detailed account explaining why he declined a second request by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to testify in the corruption trial of former Chief Executive of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Adjenim Boateng Adjei.
In a statement on December 8, 2025, the journalist whose 2019 documentary “Contracts for Sale” sparked the investigations, accuses the OSP of mishandling the case, weakening charges, failing to conduct meaningful investigations and repeatedly restarting a prosecution that has dragged on for six years.
According to Manasseh, the OSP had already taken his testimony during the first trial and subjected him to cross-examination from December 2022 to April 2024. But after nearly 18 months in court, the OSP dropped all 17 charges against Adjei and a separate charge against his brother-in-law, Francis Arhin, only to file eight “fresh” charges in May 2024.
He asserted that the new charges were not new at all.
Manasseh Azure turns heat on Office of the Special Prosecutor over PPA ‘Contract for Sale’ case
Manasseh stated that he decided not to testify again after discovering what he described as inconsistencies and unexplained decisions from OSP officials.
“One flaw I discovered was that, apart from my investigation and the CHRAJ report, the OSP did not undertake its own criminal investigation before going to court. Apart from the money found in AB Adjei’s accounts, which Martin Amidu had uncovered before leaving office, the OSP did nothing seriously on the matter. Because journalists do not have the power of the law to demand and receive certain types of evidence, state investigative agencies ought to do more before they proceed to court. In this case, the OSP did not do that.
“During the trial, the court admitted my “Contracts for Sale” investigative documentary in evidence. The whole case started because of this documentary, which brought the issues of the PPA CEO to light. But it was later discovered that the OSP did not submit the documentary to the court. The pen drive that the OSP presented to the court as containing that evidence had some of the recordings I submitted to the Office, but it did not contain the documentary. The OSP said it was an error.
“AB Adjei’s lawyers opposed it when the prosecution applied to have it tendered in. Fortunately, the court admitted it, and I was recalled for cross-examination on this evidence. Just after that, the OSP dropped all the charges, even though the prosecutors said my testimony and cross-examination went very well. All my evidence was admitted by the court, and the defence lawyers could not puncture my testimony,” part of his statement said.
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Labour expert Austin Gamey is urging the government to immediately engage the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in constructive talks following the widespread backlash over the latest increases in electricity and water tariffs.
He cautioned that the tensions surrounding the tariff review pose a potential national security risk and require swift, level-headed intervention. His remarks follow the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) announcement of a 9.8% rise in electricity rates and a 15.9% increase in water charges adjustments that have sparked strong opposition from organised labour.
Speaking to Class News on Monday, December 8, 2025, Gamey stressed that the utility adjustments are broad economic matters that must be approached through cooperation rather than confrontation.
Drawing on his experience in labour relations, he said government must take the lead by initiating immediate discussions with the TUC, which has called for a full reversal of the tariff hikes.
He appealed to authorities to set aside any perception of indifference and create a platform where the concerns of all sides can be addressed openly.
“The government must come to the table, remove any notion of insensitivity and engage. A mutually beneficial solution is possible,” he said.
Mr. Gamey added that labour matters have national security implications and urged the state to activate a tripartite meeting involving all key stakeholders.
The consultant insisted the tariff adjustments are not merely workplace issues but nationwide economic concerns that impact every Ghanaian and therefore need broader dialogue rather than narrow negotiations.
He noted that both government and labour groups have legitimate viewpoints, highlighting the unique position of the TUC whose membership includes employees from the electricity and water sectors themselves.
He explained that these workers understand the need for financial sustainability in their industries, stating:
“They know revenue is needed to maintain stable power and water systems, which other workers depend on to keep their jobs. So, both sides have a valid argument.”
