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Respect rule of law to protect democracy — Abu Jinapor
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Damongo in the Savannah Region, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has called for strict adherence to the rule of law and the protection of individual rights to safeguard the country’s democracy. He said democratic governance would only flourish when governments, irrespectiv...
Decentralisation must not threaten national unity — Prof. Ahwoi
The longest-serving Minister of Local Government in the Fourth Republic, Prof. Kwamena Ahwoi, has cautioned that decentralisation, if not carefully managed, could fuel separatist tendencies and threaten national unity. He said Ghana’s decentralisation system was deliberately designed with a weak regional structure to p...
Muslim coalition sounds alarm over loopholes in new anti-LGBTQI+ bill
A new wave of debate has erupted over the anti-LGBTQI+ legislation, with the Coalition of Muslim Organisations, Ghana (COMOG), revealing that the new version of the bill completely shields wealthy financiers, sponsors, and advocacy groups from criminal prosecution or arrest.
Kow Essuman criticises Ato Forson over unpaid arrears for former Presidency staff
Former Legal Adviser to ex-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Kow Abaka Essuman, has criticised Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson over what he describes as the government’s failure to pay outstanding arrears and entitlements owed to staff of the Presidency who served under the previous administration. In a Fac...
Poor roads, lack of accommodation driving health workers away from rural postings — GHS
The Northern Regional Health Directorate has expressed concern over increasing difficulties in deploying health professionals to rural communities, attributing the challenge to poor road networks, inadequate accommodation and the lack of basic social amenities in many underserved areas.
Mahama announces plans for new maternity block at Korle Bu, pledges to replace ‘death trap’ building
President John Mahama has announced plans for the construction of a new maternity block at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, describing the current facility as unsafe and unsuitable for expectant mothers.
Unemployed Trained Teachers demand update as deadline for recruitment results expires
The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers 2023 (CUTT 2023) has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to issue an official update on the release of the 2026 teacher recruitment results following the expiration of the latest timeline announced by the Minister for Education. In a statement issued on Friday, July...
Gov’t to crack down on fuel smuggling with new petroleum distribution measures
The government has announced sweeping reforms to tighten controls over the distribution of refined petroleum products, as it moves to tackle fuel smuggling, prevent revenue leakages and strengthen compliance in the downstream petroleum sector. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, Finance Minister D...
LCB Worldwide Ghana partners GHS for major fumigation exercise in Accra
Crisis management company LCB Worldwide Ghana Limited has partnered with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to undertake a large-scale fumigation exercise across key public spaces in Accra as part of efforts to prevent disease outbreaks during the rainy season. The exercise, held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, coincided with...
Parliament passes Customs Bill 2026 to modernise border controls and boost revenue mobilisation
Parliament has passed the Customs Bill, 2026, introducing a new legal framework aimed at modernising customs administration, improving trade facilitation, and strengthening Ghana’s efforts to combat illicit trade. The legislation seeks to consolidate existing customs laws, align Ghana’s customs regime with internationa...
New free headline care initiative brings hope to Ghanaians battling silent killers
Ghana is taking a significant step to address two of its fastest-growing health challenges, hypertension and diabetes, with the introduction of the Free Primary Health Care Programme.
When Chairman Wontumi’s 20-year sentence marks a turning point in the fight against political impunity
There is an old legal truth that deserves renewed attention: “Justice delayed is not justice denied where the law permits prosecution, but justice obstructed by power is a betrayal of the Republic.” Chairman Wontumi's conviction is therefore not merely about one individual. It is an indictment of a culture that believe...