Akufo-Addo makes new appointments to the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, as Chief of Defence Staff, effective Thursday, 1st February 2024. This appointment has been made subject to consultation with the Council of State, pursuant to the provisions of Article 212 of the Constitution of the […]
Coup plotters case: Six sentenced to death, three others acquitted
Six of the accused coup conspirators were found guilty by the High Court on charges of high treason conspiracy and high treason offense. However, Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gameli, Corporal Seidu Abubakar, a junior military officer, and Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Agordzo have all been found not guilty by the court. The six people found […]
COP Kofi Boakye joins Mahama on “Building Ghana Tour”
Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) Nathan Kofi Boakye has been spotted in the campaign team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Kofi Boakye joined former President John Dramani Mahama and NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah for the NDC 24-hour Economy Sensitization Walk on Wednesday in Kumasi. In the next polls scheduled for December 2024, […]
Supreme Court rejects Dr. Opuni’s request to stop High Court judge from hearing his case
The Supreme Court rejected Dr. Stephen Opuni’s motion, which claimed the court’s inherent power to stop the trial judge from hearing his case, because it was not meritorious. In his statement of claim, Dr. Opuni claimed that the trial judge had consistently shown bias and that, should it remain unhindered, the judge would not be […]
Ex-presidents must stay at home waiting for courtesy calls not fighting incumbents – Malema
Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a political organization in South Africa, has stated that former presidents must make sure that democracy on the continent develops to the point where it is not their job as former presidents to take on current presidents. “You have to ensure that democracy matures in […]
MINISTER FOR EDUCATION VISITS GAFCSC
The Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has led a 28-member delegation on a visit the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) on Monday, 22 January, 2024 at Otu Barracks in Teshie. The visit was occasioned by a prior invitation by the College, seeking collaboration to expand its academic programmes. Dr Yaw […]
EC wants to hold general elections on November 7
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has proposed to move the date of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections from December 7 to November 7, 2024. According to the Commission, the initial proposal from the political parties seeks to provide enough time for the Commission to efficiently oversee its functions, especially in case of a […]
Chris Hughton relieved of duties as Ghana coach
Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties. His sacking was contained in a statement issued by the Ghana Football Association on Tuesday night. “The Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior National team with immediate effect,” […]