Day: July 17, 2025

Accra: The New Patriotic Party Minority Caucus in Parliament has urged the government to abandon the proposed fuel levy and seek more sustainable revenue-generating methods to address Ghana’s energy sector debt. This appeal comes after the government’s decision to delay the implementation of the GHS1 per liter fuel levy, which was initially set to commence on June 16. According to Ghana News Agency, the call was made during a media briefing at Parliament House, where Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy Committee, highlighted that taxing petroleum products is not a sustainable revenue strategy. He emphasized the

Accra: The Office of the Special Prosecutor has declared Mr. Ernest Darko Akore, a former Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, wanted for suspected corruption-related offences. In a notice posted on its official Facebook page, the OSP stated that Mr. Akore is being sought in connection with its ongoing investigation into the controversial Revenue Assurance Contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). According to Ghana News Agency, the OSP confirmed that the High Court, Criminal Division, had issued an arrest warrant for Mr. Akore under Suit Number CR/0397/2025, in the case titled Republic v.

Accra: Parliament has passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025, aimed at reviewing and consolidating laws for sustainable fisheries resource exploitation. The Bill specifically seeks to review and consolidate the laws relating to the sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources and establish the Fisheries Commission to ensure the long-term conservation, development, management, and utilization of fisheries and aquaculture resources. According to Ghana News Agency, the Bill also has the purpose of establishing a modern legal framework to enhance the governance, development, and sustainability of Ghana’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, which is pivotal to the national economy, as stated by Dr. Godfred

Tema: The Tema High Court A, led by Justice Janet Anima Maafo, has postponed the hearing of a defamation lawsuit filed by gospel musician Empress Gifty Adoye against Patricia Oduro, known as Agradaa. According to Ghana News Agency, the case was adjourned due to a new application submitted by Agradaa’s legal team, seeking to amend the defendant’s entry of appearance. The application was based on the claim that Agradaa’s permanent residence had changed following her incarceration. Agradaa, who is serving a 15-year sentence at Nsawam Prison, was represented in court by her husband, Mr. Angel Asiamah. She is scheduled to

Accra: Mr. Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, has expressed concerns over the longstanding issues of corruption, cronyism, nepotism, and wastefulness in the allocation of government scholarships. These scholarships have historically been awarded to children of the political elite and high-ranking officials, often neglecting the needs of children from less privileged backgrounds. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill, 2025, seeks to establish legislation that addresses and rectifies the corruption and injustices that have tainted the scholarship award process in the country. Mr. Ayariga, who is also the Member of Parliament

London: Mr Dennis Tawiah, CEO of Akwaaba UK, organisers of the Ghana Party in the Park (GPITP) festival, has expressed gratitude to Remitly for their massive support during its 20th anniversary celebration. The 20th edition of the GPITP festival, which was sold out, delivered unforgettable experiences for the thousands in attendance at the Barnet Playing Fields in London last Saturday, July 12, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, Remitly, one of the world’s top money transfer platforms, conducted many giveaways for the festival’s attendees, reaffirming its commitment to support the biggest and most iconic African festivals in Europe. Speaking in

Accra: Some 150 excavators have successfully gone through the tracking system at the Minerals Commission since the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority began registering new excavators entering Ghana’s ports on May 1, 2025. The initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to ensure the responsible usage of mining and earth-moving equipment and to bring order to the mining sector. According to Ghana News Agency, the policy was introduced in response to an alarming statistic from 2024, which revealed that Ghana imported excavators worth a staggering GHc6.2 billion, making it the