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Former minister Ken Ofori-Atta and Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, on February 12, 2025, declared former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive, who is wanted for corruption and corruption-related offences. Kissi Agyebeng, at a press conference in Accra, explained that he had to declare Ofori-Atta, who is currently outside Ghana, a fugitive because his actions showed that he never intended to return to the country to present himself to investigators of his office after several invitations.Details of correspondence between the lawyers of the former Minister of Finance and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)…

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the Council of State elections in the North East and Ashanti Regions will be re-run on Monday, February 17, 2025. According to a statement issued by Deputy Chairman of Operations, Samuel Tettey, the decision to conduct a re-run in these regions stems from two key issues. In the North East Region, the election ended in a tie, with the top two candidates each securing six votes, making a re-run necessary to determine the winner. Meanwhile, in the Ashanti Region, the election was disrupted by thugs, preventing it from being concluded. To ensure a…

The newly appointed leadership of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), headed by Director-General Kwesi Afreh Biney, is being urged to streamline administrative costs and improve pension management to enhance benefits for retirees.Executive Director of the African Centre for Retirement Research, Mashud Abdallah, has emphasised the need for urgent reforms to ensure the scheme’s long-term sustainability.Speaking to Citi Business News, he underscored the importance of prudent financial management to optimise resources and maximise the scheme’s impact.“If we consider the NDC manifesto promise on social security for the 2024 election, there is a pledge to undertake major legislative and…

‘Throughout History, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference, of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice and good people when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph’ This a quote from Emperor Haile Selassie.‘The World suffers a lot, not because of the Violence of bad People. But because of the Silence of Good People.’ This is a quote from Napoleon Bonaparte. Implying the greatest cause of suffering in the World was/is the inaction of those who could stand up to evil, rather…

A picture of some of the students who participated The Sung Biela Foundation (SBF) has extended its annual mentorship, career guidance, and donation initiative to students in the Upper East Region.Purpose of the ProgrammeThe programme aims to uplift underprivileged students by providing learning materials and guidance to help them overcome challenges and achieve self-reliance. It also inspires students with success stories of individuals from similar backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of setting career goals and working diligently to achieve them.Impact and Past InitiativesSince its inception, the programme has impacted 18 basic and senior high schools, including Gentiga Primary & JHS, Kpalewega…

The European Union (EU) has provided GHC 1.6 million (€100,000) in humanitarian funding to support communities affected by the ongoing cholera outbreak.The outbreak, which began in October 2024, has spread to 36 districts across five regions—Greater Accra, Central, Western, Eastern, and Ashanti.In a press release, the EU stated that its financial assistance would support the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS) in delivering critical relief interventions, including chlorine for disinfection, handwashing devices, and public health education.The Ghana Health Service reported 4,850 suspected cases and 35 deaths by the end of December, despite ongoing vaccination efforts to curb the spread of the…

The Volta Region is set to become the first of Ghana’s 16 regions to establish a 24-hour Economy Industrial Park, aimed at boosting job creation and industrial development. The industrial park will be located in Adaklu, near Ho, and will serve as a business enclave to attract industries and provide employment opportunities, particularly for the country’s youth. Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, revealed this during a meeting with a delegation from the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Volta Chapter, as well as organisers of the Volta Fair and some business executives. He emphasised his commitment to transforming the region into…

Ghana captain Andre Ayew has reaffirmed his commitment to the national team, insisting he is not ready to retire despite uncertainties surrounding his future with the Black Stars. Ayew, 35, has been a key figure for Ghana for over a decade, following in the footsteps of his father, Abedi Pele. While he has yet to win a major trophy with the national team, he has experienced notable highs, including deep runs at the Africa Cup of Nations and Ghana’s historic 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign, where the Black Stars came within inches of a semi-final spot. The forward made his…

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has strongly condemned the reported raid on the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, describing the action as unconstitutional and a violation of fundamental rights.Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, February 12, Afenyo-Markin criticised the alleged involvement of state security operatives, arguing that such acts threaten Ghana’s democracy.“If you invade someone’s home without lawful authority, you are violating Article 18 of the Constitution, which protects that right,” he stated. “There was no legal basis for this raid, and it is entirely unconstitutional.”Afenyo-Markin emphasised that Mr. Ofori-Atta had already informed the state of his travel plans and provided…

The Acting Director of the Ghana National Service Authority, Felix Gyamfi, has assured National Service personnel across the country that all outstanding allowances will be fully paid starting tomorrow, following a directive from President John Mahama. Speaking on Joy FM’s PM Express on Wednesday, February 12, Gyamfi praised the President for swiftly addressing the backlog, stating that Mahama has always been concerned about delays in payments to service personnel, even before assuming office. “We should be grateful to President John Mahama. You’ve realised that even before he became president, he had his press worry about the delay in payment of…