POLITICS

The Minority in Parliament has rejected the nomination of Deputy Attorney General and Justice Minister-designate, Justice Srem-Sai, following a disagreement with the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor. The dispute arose when Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin requested Srem-Sai to demonstrate the traditional dance a move the Chairman vehemently opposed. …

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has stated that it is not standard practice for the commission’s officials, including the chairperson and deputies, to attend swearing-in ceremonies unless they receive a formal invitation. Speaking at an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Wednesday, February 26, to review …

The Supreme Court has by a 4-1 majority decision stayed the High Court in Koforidua from sentencing the Member of Parliament for the Akwatia Constituency, Ernest Yaw Kumi in a contempt case pending the final determination of a motion seeking to quash the ruling. Justice Gabriel Pwamang, dissented while the …

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Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has stated that he will step down as the National Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) if President John Dramani Mahama requests it. His remarks come amid concerns over potential conflicts of interest due to his dual roles in …

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to revoke the directive to annul all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024. The appeal follows a directive issued by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, instructing all heads of government institutions to cancel public service appointments …

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has destooled the Chief of Ohwim, Nana Kusi Baaye II, over multiple allegations, including his alleged involvement in illegal mining. During a sitting of the Kumasi Traditional Council on Monday, February 24, 2025, Nana Kusi Baaye II who has served as Ohwimhene for 16 years …

Basic schools in Goaso of the Ahafo region will be closed down on Thursday, February 27, 2025, for the 40th-day observation of the late Paramount Chief, Nana Kwasi Bosomprah. The Nkabomhene, Nana Kwabena Frimpong announced the directive in an interview with Adom News. Nana Frimpong noted that the traditional council …

A cross-section of political players in the Achiase constituency has made a passionate appeal to President John Mahama to appoint George Acheampong as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Achiase District. They described him as a “hard-working” grandee whose leadership will transform the constituency and its environs. Speaking to …

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