Rent Control Department Should Be Scrapped – National Tenants Union General Secretary
The National Tenants Union of Ghana is calling for the complete abolition of the Rent Control Department, advocating instead for the establishment of an independent Rent Authority. This proposed authority would operate autonomously as a private body, free from government interference in order to better address the needs of tenants and landlords. The General Secretary […]
Koforidua High Court issues bench warrant for Akwatia MP’s arrest
The High Court in Koforidua has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament for Akwatia, after finding him guilty of contempt of court. The court’s decision stems from Kumi’s defiance of an interim injunction, which barred him from being sworn in as a legislator. Despite the court’s directive […]
CLOGSAG declares nationwide strike over appointment of politically exposed person
The Ghana Civil Local Government Staff Association (CLOGSAG) has urged its members to get ready for a statewide work stoppage scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025. The planned walkout is in protest of Samuel Adom Botchway’s ongoing employment at the Births and Deaths Registry, even after the government promised to fire him. In contrast to […]
Judges failed to declare assets – Domelevo calls out Judiciary
Daniel Yaw Domelevo, a former Auditor General, has criticized public officials for their rampant noncompliance with asset declaration regulations, pointing specifically at members of the court for violating constitutional obligations. He bemoaned the deeply ingrained corruption culture and the inability of important institutions to set a good example. “We are not suspicious of them (public […]
‘I am there in my own right’ – Former CJ Sophia Akuffo defends appointment into Council of State
Sophia Akuffo, the former Chief Justice, has defended her nomination to the 9th Council of State, arguing that it is in accordance with the constitution. Madam Akuffo was one of 31 new members of the advisory board who were sworn in by President John Mahama on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She stressed that she is […]
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Pope Francis has the onset of double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Tuesday, complicating treatment for the 88-year pontiff and indicating a further deterioration in his fragile health. Francis has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14. The Vatican said in […]
National Economic Dialogue slated for March 3-4
The President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, has announced a National Economic Dialogue scheduled for March 3rd and 4th, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre. This gathering aims to bring together key stakeholders to address pressing economic challenges and forge actionable solutions for sustainable economic growth. President Mahama will lead the dialogue with […]
Reverse “unfair and unjust” mass dismissals of public servants – Minority Leader to Mahama
The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has written to President John Dramani Mahama, expressing deep concerns over the recent revocation of appointments of public servants across key institutions in the country. Afenyo-Markin described the mass dismissals as “unfair and unjust,” stating that they “appear to contravene foundational legal principles and erode public trust and confidence […]
Future NPP gov’t will reinstate sacked public servants, pay backlogs – Kennedy Osei Nyarko
Akim Swedru lawmaker Kennedy Nyarko Osei has assured sacked public service workers that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will reinstate them when the party returns to power. In a Facebook post, Mr. Osei Nyarko stated that the affected persons would be fully compensated for the years they would spend at home. He noted that the […]
Interior Minister Pays Working Visit To Police Headquaters
The Minister for the Interior, Honourable Alhaji Mohamed-Mubarak Muntaka (MP), today, 18th February 2025, paid a working visit to the Police Headquarters in Accra. This maiden visit, since his assumption of office as sector Minister, was aimed at engaging with the leadership of the Service, Regional Commanders, senior Police officers, and the rank-and-file stationed at […]