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Former Chief Justice and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Sophia Akuffo, has demanded clarity from the government on its decision to extend the petroleum licences of Tullow Oil and its partners, questioning the logic behind renewing a contract that still has 11 years left before expiry.Speaking at an IEA dialogue themed “Reviewing the Petroleum Agreement for the Good of Ghana,” Madam Akuffo called on authorities to publicly justify the decision and explain why a company entangled in costly legal battles with the state deserves an extension.“We, the people of Ghana, deserve to know why a contract…

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In a season of national reckoning, when the gavel of justice trembles and the Constitution is tested, satire has found its stage. But when the Chief Justice of the Republic cries foul—not in jest, but in earnest—should our instinct be to laugh or to listen?Recent commentary has mocked Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s public defense as melodrama. But beneath the sarcasm lies a constitutional crisis that demands more than applause lines. It demands attention.I. The Legal Earthquake: A Timeline of Firsts March 2025: Three petitions land on the President’s desk, calling for the removal of the Chief Justice. April 22, 2025:…

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President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s determination to transition from a beneficiary to a donor country within the global vaccine financing community, setting an ambitious target to exit GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, by the year 2030.Speaking at the GAVI Global Summit on Health and Prosperity Through Immunisation in Brussels, President Mahama made a compelling case for Ghana’s readiness to take greater ownership of its immunisation agenda.”Ghana is committed to fast-tracking its graduation from GAVI support by 2030,” he declared. “That’s our official timeline, but it is my hope that we will accelerate this process and follow the example of…

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Republic Bank Ghana PLC has posted impressive financial results for the year 2024, recording a total profit of GH₵210.67 million, a significant 45% increase from the GH₵145.03 million recorded in 2023. This growth has been primarily driven by higher net interest income and a decline in impairment losses on financial assets, underscoring the bank’s improving operational efficiency. At the bank’s Annual General Meeting, Managing Director Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku said the performance of the bank is due to new ideas to serve its customers. He noted that the bank had strategic moves approved by the Board of Directors to improve its…

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The recent public comments by Ghana’s suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, claiming political persecution have ignited a fierce national conversation on judicial independence, public perception, and the separation of powers in a fragile democratic context. As the constitutional panel continues its inquiry—now partially held in-camera—Ghanaians are left navigating the tension between the legitimacy of a high-ranking official defending her name and the broader implications such a feud has on the credibility of the judiciary itself. Balancing Personal Defence with Institutional Integrity The Chief Justice, in speaking out, may have been seeking to protect her personal legacy and expose flaws in…

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The Management of the University of Ghana has clarified that recent restrictions on social gatherings, in response to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, apply only to student-related activities.According to the university, all official events will continue as scheduled but under strict adherence to COVID-19 preventive protocols.In a statement issued on Thursday, June 26, and signed by Dr. Elizier T. Ameyaw-Buronyah, Director of Public Affairs, the university urged members of the community to comply fully with the safety guidelines.“Management of the University has taken note of reports circulating in sections of the media regarding the alleged cancellation of official University events,…

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The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), in collaboration with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and a host of development and private sector partners, will commemorate the 2025 International Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day with a national celebration in Accra.Held under the theme “Empowering MSMEs, Connecting Entrepreneurs for a Digital and Sustainable Future,” this year’s observance highlights the government’s renewed drive toward digital innovation, inclusive economic growth, and enhanced institutional support for MSMEs—recognised as the engine of Ghana’s economic transformation.Speaking ahead of the event, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, reaffirmed the government’s…

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play videoAlexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin is the Minority Leader in Parliament The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has underscored the importance of loyalty and sacrifice in political service, drawing from personal experiences during the launch of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Patriotic Institute.Speaking at the launch of the Patriotic Institute on Wednesday, June 25, at the party headquarters in Accra, he recounted how members of his own family suffered professional and personal setbacks due to their unwavering allegiance to the NPP tradition.He said his mother, a dedicated pupil teacher, lost her livelihood for refusing to join the 31st December…

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The University of Ghana Health Directorate has issued a fresh COVID-19 resurgence alert, signalling concerning cases and a need for precautionary measures. The notice was issued on Monday, June 23, as the tertiary institution braces to forestall any escalation, indicating “a few suspected and confirmed cases reported in our immediate vicinity”. The directive, aimed at students, faculty, staff, and visitors, urges heightened vigilance and adherence to public health protocols to curb a potential spread that could disrupt academic and social life. The alert comes as a stark reminder that despite the global relaxation of most COVID-19 restrictions and Ghana’s relatively…

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The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama following the emergence of viral images showing two gay men desecrating Ghana’s national monuments.The photos, which surfaced on social media on Wednesday, June 25, show the couple, reportedly South African nationals, posing affectionately at iconic national sites.These include the Black Star Square and the Independence Arch, where the couple were seen holding the Ghana flag.In a social media post shared on Thursday, June 26, the Assin South MP blamed the President, the Minister for Tourism, and National Security officials for what…

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