Politics
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Ken Ashigbey, has rejected calls by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) for the nationalisation of mining assets in Ghana, arguing that the country should instead prioritise stronger regulation, transparency and investor confidence. Speaking during a media engagement on Thursday, May 14, Ing. Ashigbey…
Members of the National House of Chiefs have expressed concerns about inadequate sitting allowances and poor logistical support, saying these challenges are hindering the effective execution of their constitutional duties. The concerns were raised during a courtesy visit by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Chieftaincy, Culture and Religious Affairs to the House in Kumasi. Speaking…
Former Tema East Member of Parliament, Titus Glover, has criticised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government following the arrest of New Patriotic Party (NPP) social activist, Nana Addo Nyame. The activist was invited by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on Wednesday over alleged disparaging remarks made against the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, Nana Boadi…
The Ga Traditional Council has officially withdrawn its recognition of Naa Koowa as Queen Mother following allegations of disrespectful conduct and insults directed at traditional leaders. According to the Council, the decision came after the Baddoo Family of Abodam Kpatashie demanded that Naa Koowa Omanye Aba retract statements considered offensive. Despite several attempts to persuade…
Five people have been arrested and remanded into police custody over the alleged destruction of a National Democratic Congress (NDC) office complex under construction in Ellembelle in the Western Region. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of May 7, when armed men wielding guns and machetes allegedly demolished parts of the building, estimated to be worth about…
Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Anani Quashie, has revealed that businessman Ibrahim Mahama has offered employment to Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah, a Ghanaian who recently returned home following xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Mr Asamoah arrived in Ghana on May 5 after appearing in a viral video connected to the attacks. Speaking on PM Express on Monday, Mr Quashie…
The Ghanaian passport has been ranked 68th globally and 11th in Africa in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, placing it among the continent’s strongest passports. According to the latest rankings, Ghanaian passport holders can currently access about 67 destinations worldwide without requiring a visa in advance. The ranking marks a significant improvement for Ghana after…
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has reiterated that the planned Accra-Kumasi Expressway will not replace the existing N6 Accra-Kumasi Highway project. According to the minister, the government remains committed to the dualisation and rehabilitation of the current highway, including the construction of bypasses at Osino, Anyinam and Konongo. Speaking during an engagement with contractors and consultants at Bunso in the Eastern Region…
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nairobi to take part in the Africa Forward Summit, a high-level France–Africa partnership meeting hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit has brought together African Heads of State, global business leaders and international partners to deepen cooperation on sustainable development and economic resilience. President Mahama, who also…
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to take decisive action to end xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa. His remarks followed a statement by President Ramaphosa condemning recent attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country. In a post on X, President…
