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Ghana’s governance landscape is witnessing a troubling development—an emerging pattern of husband-and-wife conspiracies in public office to defraud the state. Under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration, allegations have surfaced against high-ranking officials and their spouses, exposing critical loopholes in public financial management. Cases involving Kwabena Adu Boahene and Angela Adjei-Boateng, as well as Gifty Oware-Mensah and Peter Mensah, suggest a disturbing precedent—marital partnerships operating as financial syndicates within government agencies.Background: The Rise of Spousal CorruptionCorruption in Ghana has historically been linked to individual bureaucrats or political elites, but recent developments suggest a new dimension—family units engaging in coordinated financial misconduct. The case…

Ghana’s real estate sector is on an unprecedented trajectory. From gated communities to luxury apartments and from smart offices to retail complexes, the skyline of Accra and its environs is transforming rapidly. However, this physical boom is only part of the story. The more aggressive battle may be in the media — particularly in Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising — where developers are locked in a fierce competition for visibility and market share. But as cranes rise and billboards multiply, key questions remain: Who is actually buying? Who is being targeted? And what does the future look like in this fiercely competitive…

GRNMA has suspended its strike action following engagements with government The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has issued a stern warning to the government, stating it may resume its suspended strike if commitments to improve nurses’ conditions of service are not met.Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, June 14, GRNMA First Vice President Samuel Alagkora Akolgo emphasised that the association would not hesitate to take industrial action again if the government fails to fulfill its promises. The GRNMA suspended its nationwide strike, which began on June 2, on Friday, June 13, after productive talks with the Parliamentary Select Committee…

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has praised nurses and midwives for calling off their nationwide strike, which began on June 2, 2025. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Friday, Mr Ayariga, also the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, acknowledged the essential role of nurses and midwives in healthcare delivery in the country. The Majority Leader said government representatives will engage the leadership of the nurses and midwives again on Thursday, June 26 for further negotiations on their conditions of service. Dr Mark Kurt Nawaane, the Chairperson of Parliament’s Health Committee, joined the Majority Leader in commending the nurses and…

During his political campaign, Akufo-Addo won over the people’s hearts with his promises and pledges after claiming that his political opponent, John Mahama, was corrupt and incompetent. Among several of his promises, one was to combat corruption. Even though Akufo-Addo maintains that “fighting corruption has been the cornerstone of his administration,” Ghanaians witnessed the increase of widespread corruption at its highest peak during the eight-year leadership of the former Ghanaian leader.While Ghanaians feel the impact of corruption, many NPP politicians, including Freddie Blay, backed Akufo-Addo on a number of issues, arguing that his government has combated corruption more effectively than…

President John Dramani Mahama has raised the alarm over the growing tensions between Israel and Iran, warning that the escalating missile attacks are driving up global crude oil prices and could destabilize Ghana’s fuel economy.During his ‘Thank-You Tour’ of the Savannah Region on Saturday, June 14, the President said the ripple effects of international conflict were already beginning to put pressure on oil markets — with potential consequences for Ghana’s recovery efforts.“Today, I wish to reaffirm that our commitment to the people of the Savannah Region will never shake. Despite the progress we’ve made in stabilising the economy, Ghana is…

Former Sekondi Member of Parliament, Andrew Egyapa Mercer Former Sekondi Member of Parliament, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has expressed support for the ongoing investigation into the GH¢548 million National Service Scheme (NSS) ghost worker scandal, stating that corrupt individuals within any government must be held accountable.Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, the former deputy minister acknowledged that even well-meaning administrations, like the Akufo-Addo government in which he served, may have “bad nuts” who engage in misconduct. “I served in a government of good men with a clear objective to serve Ghana, but in every house, there’s a Mensah,” Mercer remarked, emphasising that corrupt…

The Inspector-General of Police this week ordered major raids on illegal mining operations in and around the River Ankobra in the Western and Western Central regions, leading to the arrest of a total of 61 illegal miners. Several changfan machines were destroyed, while six excavator machine monitors, two excavator batteries, and 32 gallons of fuel were seized. In Nzema East, the operation was led by the Municipal Chief Executive, Herbert Nuah Dickson, the Divisional Police Commander, Isaac Kwasi Sorkpah, and other high-ranking police officers. The team encountered miners actively operating on the River Ankobra. Among those arrested was 20-year-old Musah…

An accident involving a Motorking tricycle, transporting Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates has left eight students injured, with one reported to be in critical condition.The accident, occurred in the early hours of Friday, June 13, when the candidates were travelling from Odumase-Basari Akura to the Kechiebi examination centre in the Nkwanta South Municipality, to sit for their exams, when the overloaded tricycle reportedly hit drove into a pothole and veered off the road, and crashed.The impact caused serious injuries to all passengers.Seven of the candidates were taken to the Kechiebi CHPS compound for treatment, while one female candidate, identified…

File photo of a black cat A compelling tale from Asante history reveals the enigmatic escape of Nana Owusu Sekyere Panin, a former Mamponghene known for his mystical powers, as documented by scholars Robert S. Rattray and Ivor Wilks. According to written and oral accounts, Nana Owusu Sekyere Panin, described as possessing supernatural abilities, exhibited significant insubordination toward Asantehene Osei Kwame, feeling untouchable due to his mystical prowess. This defiance prompted the Asantehene to incite rebellion among Gyamase, Afidwase, and Edwera against their overlord, the Mamponghene. In response, Osei Kwame dispatched the renowned Ankaasehene Yaw-Amoa Ponko to lead warriors against…