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Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi [L] and legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu After being found guilty of contempt of court, Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, has been urged by private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu to step down in order to prevent future humiliation of the court.Kpebu claims that Mr. Kumi’s willful disobedience of a court order and his subsequent activities have damaged the judiciary’s reputation, which could lead to a harsh punishment.This comes after the Koforidua High Court issued an arrest order for the MP on charges of contempt of court. After Mr. Kumi intentionally disregarded an…

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh Tuesday briefed Parliament on the ongoing outbreaks of cholera and meningitis in the country, saying Ghana has so far recorded 6,145 cases. “… Mr Speaker, as of February 13, 2025, we have recorded 6,145 cases of cholera, with 719 confirmed cases and unfortunately, 49 deaths,” he stated. Regarding meningitis, Mr Akandoh noted that as of Sunday, February 16, the country had recorded over 129 cases and unfortunately, 16 deaths, while 29 people were currently on admission. The Minister emphasised that the government was taking a multisectoral approach to control the outbreaks, including strengthening surveillance, providing…

In Ghana, the public transport landscape has long been overshadowed by private operators, with unions like the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), and the Ghana Cooperative Transport Union dominating both intracity and intercity travel. For decades, these private entities have shaped the transport narrative, often sidelining state-run initiatives.The government’s attempts to establish state-run public transport systems, such as the Omnibus Service Authority (OSA), City Express/Greenline, Metro Mass Transit, and Ayalolo, initially offered a glimmer of hope. Unfortunately, these services faltered, largely attributed to the challenges of state ownership and the active sabotage from private…

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has vowed to take legal action against members of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee if his name or properties are included in their investigations.His warning follows reports that a property he has owned since 2006 was scrutinized as part of the committee’s probe.The ORAL Committee submitted its findings to President John Dramani Mahama on February 10, and the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, is expected to recommend the prosecution of individuals named in the report. Afenyo-Markin Vows to Sue Over Alleged MisconductSpeaking on Joy News on Wednesday, February 19, Afenyo-Markin…

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama and Minister of State for Government Communications, has refuted claims by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the current government was able to service debt payments due to buffers they left in its previous administration.Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, former Finance Minister had said that the NPP government strategically built buffers in Ghana’s Debt Reserves Accounts to ensure the continuous servicing of the country’s debt obligations.This came after President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to honour the fourth coupon payment to Domestic Debt Exchange…

Pope Francis has the onset of double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Tuesday, complicating treatment for the 88-year pontiff and indicating a further deterioration in his fragile health. Francis has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14. The Vatican said in a statement that the pope had undergone a chest CAT scan on Tuesday afternoon which had revealed “the onset of bilateral pneumonia that requires further pharmacological therapy”. Bilateral pneumonia is a serious infection that can inflame and scar both lungs, and makes breathing more difficult. “Laboratory tests, chest…

Although it’s been almost two years following the end of the Domestic Debt Exchange Program (DDEP), it appears that its devastating impact will linger for a very long time.Financial Analyst and Banking Consultant, Dr. Richmond Atuahene believes it is one of the major blows suffered by the economy and the wound will take a considerable number of years to heal.The Domestic Debt Exchange Program (DDEP) was a bitter pill meant to give the economy that was hanging on a thread a lifeline, however, its devastating impact on individuals, businesses, and the financial system as well as other sectors of the…

The country is still in what one principal social observer describes as a “political coma”. We are still asleep and can only be awakened by a psychic earthquake. The recent elections revealed major flaws in our political systems. Just as international observers were crowing over the early concession speech as a sign of Ghana’s growing credentials as a leader in the democratic world, there were numerous constituencies where thugs of both major parties had either killed people, caused people to be killed or made it impossible for electoral officials to complete their constitutionally mandated duties. What was most disturbing about…

Flokefama, a healthcare equipment supplier, has generously donated medical equipment to The Trust Hospital in Accra.This donation includes executive recliner chairs and portable foldable examination beds, aimed at enhancing patient care and support at the hospital.The executive recliner chairs will be particularly beneficial for dialysis units and for executives who come for infusions.These comfortable chairs are designed to provide a better experience for patients undergoing long treatments.Additionally, the portable foldable examination beds will be used during breast cancer screenings and other mobile health services.These beds will enable the hospital to conduct screenings and provide medical care even outside the confines…

Since the Fourth Republic began in 1992, Ghana’s asset declaration law has been a key part of the country’s fight against corruption. The idea is simple—public officials must declare their wealth to prevent illicit enrichment. In reality, the law does little more than collect dust in sealed envelopes. Now, with President John Mahama open to tougher rules and the Auditor-General backing reforms, there is a rare chance to turn this symbolic gesture into a real tool against corruption. A System Built on Trust—Maybe Too Much Ghana’s asset declaration law is based on Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution and Act…