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Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has inaugurated a new working group tasked with developing Ghana’s second National Anti-Corruption Strategy, signalling a renewed national effort to combat entrenched corruption across both public and private sectors. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Presidency in Accra, marks a significant milestone in the government’s broader agenda to promote transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. Mr. Debrah emphasised that the initiative aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s renewed commitment to fighting corruption during his current term. “Destiny has once again placed the responsibility on President Mahama to lead the charge against corruption, just as he did…
The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has announced that Parliament will begin sitting on Mondays and Saturdays starting Monday, 7th July 2025. He explained that the extended sittings are necessary to allow for the maturity of certain Legislative Instruments before the House adjourns sine die. Mr. Ayariga, who also chairs the Business Committee, made the announcement while presenting the Business Statement for the seventh week, which ends on Saturday, 12th July 2025. He disclosed that fifty-five (55) Ministers and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, are expected to appear before Parliament during the week to respond…
The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Ghana, has issued a strong condemnation of a nationwide strike declared by a splinter group calling itself the Tertiary Education Workers’ Union (TEWU-GH). The strike, announced by TEWU-GH at a press conference on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, has been described by TEWU-TUC as “illegal and reckless.” In a statement signed by TEWU-TUC General Secretary King James Azortibah, the action was labelled “a desperate, unlawful, and dangerous attempt by a disgruntled breakaway group to subvert legitimate union structures, undermine industrial peace, and recklessly jeopardise the smooth running of…
A joint operation by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has led to the dismantling of an illegal production facility for cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages concealed within a poultry farm in the Offinso Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The raid, which took place at Ntiribuoho, uncovered a secret operation inside a two-bedroom house discreetly set up within the poultry infrastructure. Intelligence gathered by the authorities revealed that the location was being used to manufacture a cannabis-laced liqueur popularly known as Famude, also sold under the name Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur. Seven officers four from NACOC…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Minority in Parliament are expected to march today, Monday, July 7, 2025, to the offices of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in protest against what they describe as the unlawful and punitive detention of former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Abdul-Wahab Hanan. The protest comes in response to EOCO’s refusal to release Mr. Hanan despite his reported compliance with bail conditions following his arrest over alleged financial crimes. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Newsroom on Sunday, NPP National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha criticised EOCO for disregarding due…
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has unveiled a new performance management strategy aimed at revitalising the cocoa industry through the adoption of the balanced scorecard approach. The announcement was made at the opening of a three-day management retreat in Kumasi, where leadership and senior staff gathered to discuss a shift from administrative-oriented systems to a performance-driven culture. Mr. Ato Boateng, Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Finance and Administration at COCOBOD, underscored the urgency of the transition, stressing the need for collective effort to bring about meaningful change. “By Friday, when we will be leaving here, every staff member of…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has confirmed that the implementation of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), will officially begin on July 16, 2025. This follows a temporary suspension of the rollout last month. In a statement signed by Acting Commissioner-General Anthony Akwasi Sarpong, the Authority referred to its earlier communication on June 13, which announced the government’s decision to delay the levy’s enforcement. According to the GRA, the postponement was made in consultation with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Energy to allow for closer monitoring of global market conditions and to safeguard the…
Government has once again fallen short of its treasury bills target, marking the sixth consecutive week of underperformance as investors continue to favor higher-yielding alternatives such as Bank of Ghana bills. According to auction results released by the Bank of Ghana, the government missed its target by 11.56%. The Treasury mobilized GH¢2.967 billion, falling short of the GH¢3.356 billion target. Despite the shortfall, all bids submitted during the auction were accepted. Investor interest remained heavily skewed toward the 91-day bill, which attracted GH¢2.028 billion in bids, accounting for 68.37% of the total. The 182-day bill saw bids amounting to GH¢622.79…
The Government of Ghana has announced that it will spend US$1.4 billion in 2025 to service its Eurobond debt, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Finance. The Ministry confirmed that it had completed the third tranche payment of US$349 million to investors on July 3, 2025. Since the conclusion of Ghana’s Eurobond debt restructuring in October 2024, the government has cumulatively serviced US$1.17 billion. In October 2024, an initial payment of US$475.60 million was made to cover obligations under the restructuring agreement, including the first post-restructuring debt service. This was followed by a US$349.52 million payment in…
The Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Dr. John Apea, has revealed plans to lead a formal petition to the Presidency seeking a pardon for William Ato Essien, the founder of the now-defunct Capital Bank. Dr. Apea cited what he described as a miscarriage of justice and the deteriorating health of Mr. Essien as the basis for his decision. According to Dr. Apea, the initiative is rooted in the values of justice, fairness, and human rights as outlined in the Commonwealth Charter. “This petition is not a defence of financial mismanagement, but it is a call…