POLITICS

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has denied allegations that the E-Gate system recently deployed at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) cost taxpayers $240 million. These claims follow accusations of corruption tied to the government’s decision to engage a private company for the activation of the system. The Minority in Parliament …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.     The Daily Searchlight             The Chronicle           New Weekend Crusading Guide               Daily Graphic   …

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced its decision not to uphold the parliamentary election results declared in nine constituencies following the December 7, 2024, general elections. The affected constituencies are Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Ahafo Ano South West, Ahafo Ano North, Obuasi East, Dome-Kwabenya, Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, and …

The damaged section of President Akufo-Addo’s statue at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi has been repaired, restoring the monument to its original condition.     Unveiled on November 6 to honour the president, the statue had a noticeable gaping hole at the back of one of its legs. While …

The victory of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December 7, 2024 elections seem to be getting into the heads of some key and influential members of the party. This is becoming evident with the daily reports of acts of vandalism and thuggery under the guise of a supposed …

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has announced a five-member team to lead the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) preparatory efforts toward the rollout of its Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL). The programme, central to Mahama’s campaign and prominently featured in his 120-day social contract agenda, seeks to combat corruption, reclaim looted state …

The Parliamentary Service Board has appointed Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror as the new Clerk of Parliament. This emerged at the extraordinary meeting of the Parliamentary Service Board in November 2024 at which three deputy clerks were interviewed for the position of Clerk to Parliament This follows the impending retirement of the …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today     The Daily Searchlight           The Informer           Daily Graphic         The Chronicle         Daily Guide   …

President Akufo-Addo has received a petition seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office over allegations of misconduct and incompetence. The December 17 petition, filed by a Ghanaian national accuses Justice Torkonoo of constitutional and administrative breaches. The petitioner argued that these alleged actions undermine the credibility and …

The salaries of public sector workers for the first three months of 2025 are at risk, as the government faces a potential shutdown following the Finance Minister’s failure to present the mini-budget. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam was expected to present the document on Monday, but he did not …