Day: September 2, 2025

Accra: Mr. Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, a former Deputy Attorney-General, has expressed concerns that the recent removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo could pave the way for politically motivated attacks on the judiciary. He emphasized that the decision carries significant implications for the future. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Tuah-Yeboah was responding to President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to remove Justice Sackey Torkornoo from her position. The President’s action, taken on September 1, 2025, was in line with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution after receiving a report from a Committee established under Article 146(6). This Committee was

Accra: The National Technical Working Committee (NTWC) on the GITFiC Agenda 2031 has successfully held its first series of meetings at the National AfCFTA Coordinating Office in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the meetings, held from 26th to 29th August 2025, brought together key state institutions to drive Ghana’s leadership in Africa’s debt and trade agenda. The Committee is co-chaired by Mr. Selasi Koffi Ackom, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC), and Dr. Michael Kusi Appiah, Assistant Director of Research at the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC). It includes representatives from various national

Accra: Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, is set to participate in the Africa Down Under (ADU) Summit in Australia, commencing on September 3, 2025. The summit is known for bringing together global experts and industry leaders in mining and extractives to highlight mining opportunities across Africa. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister will present Ghana as an ideal mining destination in Africa and the West African sub-region. His presentation will focus on Ghana’s favorable investment climate and its status as Africa’s leading gold producer. This engagement is designed to attract investor support to

Koforidua: Local government service engineers have called for urgent reforms in logistics, permitting, and licensing to strengthen infrastructure delivery and public safety across the country’s Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). At the 3rd Annual General Meeting of the Local Government Service Engineers Association (LoGSEA), held at Ascension Hall in Koforidua, engineering leaders called for systemic reforms to enhance infrastructure delivery and prevent building failures in MMDAs. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ben Debrah, an engineer and National President of LoGSEA, opened the conference with a passionate appeal for logistical support and institutional recognition. He emphasized that engineering departments

Accra: Absa is proud to announce the upcoming solo exhibition of Gandor Collins, Absa L’Atelier 2022 Ambassador, taking place at Ghana’s Mix Design Hub. Collins’ practice bridges the historical and contemporary, drawing deeply from Ghana’s past to reflect on its evolving artistic future. His work speaks to identity, heritage, and imagination, offering audiences a dialogue between history and the present moment. According to Ghana News Agency, this exhibition is part of Absa’s new series of gallery showcases spotlighting the Absa L’Atelier Ambassadors, rising stars in African contemporary art whose work captures the depth and complexity of the continent. As part

Amasu: The Bono Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the tragic murder of a 16-year-old boy at an illegal mining site in Amasu, located within the Dormaa Municipality of the Bono Region. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community as authorities work to uncover the circumstances surrounding the young boy’s death. According to Ghana News Agency, police discovered the body of Issahaku Ansu at the site on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The body exhibited multiple gunshot wounds on the back and had blood stains around the nostrils, indicating a violent encounter. Ansu’s body has been transported to

Accra: Two women who made offensive and abusive statements against President John Dramani Mahama concerning the August 6 helicopter crash wept uncontrollably in and out of the courtroom. Appearing before the Adenta Circuit Court 1 for the second time, the court remanded them for two more days. According to Ghana News Agency, Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, a 29-year-old beautician, have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit a crime, specifically offensive conduct and breach of peace. The two are alleged to have conspired to make offensive statements, suggesting they would have preferred