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A renowned human rights activist and development advocate, Raphael Godlove Ahenu, says the chieftaincy institution remains one of the country’s oldest and most respected pillars of governance, culture, and unity, and must be protected from actions that could erode public confidence in its relevance.He is therefore calling on traditional leaders across Ghana to uphold the dignity, sacredness, and revered status of the chieftaincy institution.In a statement issued on Friday, Mr. Ahenu, who is the Founder and CEO of Global Media Foundation, expressed deep concern over recent developments and behaviours exhibited by some chiefs that, in his view, undermine the integrity…

play videoJustice Senyo Dzamefe has been nominated to the Supreme Court The Appointments Committee of Parliament has begun vetting seven Justices nominated by President John Dramani Mahama for consideration and approval to the Supreme Court.The vetting is scheduled to last three days, starting today, Monday, June 16, 2025, and will conclude on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Committee Rooms 1, 2, and 3.The seven nominated justices are as follows;1. Justice Senyo Dzamefe2. Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei3. Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh4. Justice Philip Bright Mensah5. Justice Janapare Adzua Bartels-Kodwo6. Justice Hafisata Amaleboba7. Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-BoafoThe president, in accordance with…

President Donald Trump suggested at a Cabinet meeting Thursday that undocumented people working on farms and in hotels would be allowed to leave the country and return as legal workers if their employers vouched for them. Trump said at the meeting with reporters present that “we have to take care of our farmers, the hotels and, you know, the various places where they tend to, where they tend to need people.” “So a farmer will come in with a letter concerning certain people, saying they’re great, they’re working hard. We’re going to slow it down a little bit for them,…

Dr. Zakari Mumuni The Bank of Ghana expects inflation to trend downwards in the coming months because of the tight monetary policy measures being implemented. First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, disclosed this at the Ghana Diaspora Investment Forum in Accra. He said “Headline inflation is expected to trend further down towards to the end-year target of 12%, supported by a tight monetary policy stance.” Dr. Zakari also highlighted the improved macroeconomic environment that will aid this reduction in the inflation rate in the coming months. “Macroeconomic fundamentals are projected to improve further to create a…

Flour users in the Ashanti Region are gearing up for a massive protest against the government and flour manufacturing companies over what they describe as an unjustifiable failure to reduce the cost of flour, despite the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi against the US dollar.The group, led by the Ashanti Flour Users Association, says their frustration stems from both the manufacturers’ refusal to lower prices and the government’s apparent unwillingness to intervene.Speaking in an exclusive interview with Modern Ghana Online, the association’s secretary, Mr. Smart Agyeman, expressed deep disappointment, singling out Olam Agri—one of Ghana’s major flour producers—for criticism…

The Appointments Committee of Parliament will be vetting the seven (7) Supreme Court justices nominated by President John Dramani Mahama from Monday, June 16, 2025, to Wednesday, June 18, 2025.The seven nominated by President Mahama, in accordance with Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, are Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, Justice Janapare Adzua Bartels-Kodwo, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, and Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo – all Appeal Court judges.If the House approves the 7 nominees, the number of justices at the Supreme Court would increase to 18.Below are brief…

Tensions are intensifying within the Wulensi branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Northern Region, as a coalition of suspended members is demanding the immediate reversal of what they describe as an illegal and politically motivated decision by the constituency’s executives.At a press conference held in Kanjo on Sunday, June 15, the group—calling itself Concerned Suspended Loyal Members—accused the local party leadership of flouting the party’s constitution by suspending 96 members without due process or any form of disciplinary hearing.“We demand the immediate reversal of the suspension and a public apology to all affected members,” declared Seth Augustus…

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to coastal protection as Phase II of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project is set to commence. Speaking during a visit to Agavedzi on Friday, June 13, where he was joined by the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Adjel, Mr Gunu assured residents of Blekusu, Salakope, Agavedzi, and Amutinu that the government is delivering on its promise to safeguard coastal communities. Describing the visit as “more than symbolic,” Mr Gunu noted that it was a message of hope and a clear indication that the administration had not…

The Managing Editor of the Newscenta newspaper, Elvis Darko, has criticised the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, over what he describes as unprofessional and prejudicial public commentary.According to him, the Attorney General, who is expected to uphold the law, is making pronouncements that amount to convicting suspects even before a court ruling, contrary to the presumption of innocence guaranteed by Ghana’s constitution.Speaking on Accra-based Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Monday, June 16, the veteran journalist questioned the need for the Attorney General’s regular press briefings on corruption-related cases.“Ghanaian laws say you are innocent until proven…

The Ghanaian cedi has experienced fluctuations in value against the United States dollar, with an average buying rate of GHS10.30 per dollar and a selling rate of GHS11.02 as of Monday, June 16, 2025.At forex bureaus, the cedi is trading at GHS11.65 for those exchanging dollars for cedis and GHS11.95 for those converting cedis to dollars.This data is sourced from Cedirates.com, a reputable Ghanaian platform for currency and fuel updates.On the interbank market, the cedi is trading at GHS10.34 for buying dollars and GHS10.36 for selling dollars.For the British pound, the average exchange rates are GHS13.81 for converting pounds to…