Author: Insight News

Corruption remains one of Africa’s biggest governance problems therefore there is the urgent need to strengthen anti-corruption agencies in the continent and ensure they are not weakened by the challenges of political interference, low funding and lack of true independence, former President Nana Akufo-Addo has said. “In 2023, over two-thirds of African countries scored below 50 out of 100 on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index. It is important to note that, although many countries have anti-corruption agencies, like Nigeria’s EFCC, Kenya’s EACC, and Ghana’s CHRAJ, their work is often weakened by political interference, low funding, and lack of true independence.…

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has said reports suggesting that former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has been cleared of corruption allegations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are misleading and should be dismissed. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the OSP said recent media publications misrepresented its findings and wrongly claimed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had found no evidence against her. According to the OSP, its official half-yearly report did not state that Ms. Dapaah was free of wrongdoing. Instead, it said that investigations found “no direct and immediate…

The Minority Health Caucus of Parliament has issued as statement in condemnation of a recent a chaotic incident at Ridge Hospital in Accra which was captured on video that showed a group of men verbally and physically assaulting health professionals at the hospital’s emergency unit. On the same subject matter, the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has warned that health workers may withdraw their services if violent attacks on medical staff are not stopped. A statement signed by Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie, Ranking Member, Health Committee and released on Tuesday, August 19, also called on the Ghana Police Service to thoroughly…

The Office of the Chief of Staff at the Presidency has been officially informed that the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah does not hold the academic title “Professor in any capacity” therefore it is deception on her part and unacceptable to continue claiming such a title on herself. In an official communication from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to the Presidency, the Commission said it may be compelled to take the appropriate legal action against the Deputy Minister if her employing authority is unable to get her to stop claiming to be a Professor when she has…

At a time when the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) is seeking renewed energy, credibility, and growth, Awudu Mahama stands out as the ideal leader to guide the Association into its next phase of transformation. Mr. Mahama has pledged to lead with integrity, humility, unity, and transparency—qualities that are indispensable for an institution that thrives on trust and credibility. He has made it clear that the welfare of members will remain his foremost priority, ensuring that publishers are better supported, respected, and empowered in Ghana’s ever-evolving media space. His candidacy is not a personal ambition…

A 25-year-old cook in Ho, Jemima Kwaku, has been accused of burning her 11-year-old son with a hot pressing iron as punishment for losing a pen at school, and is now standing trial at the Ho Circuit Court. The case is being presided over by Abdul O. Hakeem and has drawn public attention because of the cruel nature of the punishment. According to ASP Noah Amuzu, who is prosecuting the case, the incident happened on July 15 at Ho Barracks, New Town. Jemima, accused of locking her son inside a bedroom before heating up a pressing iron and pressing it…

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has rejected a joint call from the Bar Council of England and Wales (BCEW) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) which criticized the suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, and asked for her reinstatement. In responses, Dr. Ayine through a press release issued on Friday, August 15, 2025, he stressed that the Chief Justice’s suspension will remain in place until an inquiry committee completes its work and submits a report to the President. “Neither the Latimer House Principles nor the constitution prohibits the suspension of a Chief Justice,…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a general amnesty for party members who were previously suspended or had pending disciplinary cases. The move was confirmed in a letter from the party’s Acting National Chairman, Danquah Smith Buttey, dated August 16, 2025. In the letter, Buttey stated: “We hereby serve notice that this directive lifts all such suspensions and waives any ongoing proceedings against affected members.” Members who previously forfeited their membership are required to submit a formal application for reinstatement. However, they will remain ineligible to contest any internal party election until a mandatory two-year period has elapsed. The…

ALL IS set for the one-week celebration of the passing to eternity the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who died at age 98. The deceased queen, who is an elder sister Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the current Asantehene, reigned for eight years before joining her ancestors on August 7, 2025. The Manhyia Palace, the official seat of the Asante Kingdom has announced that the one-week celebrations would be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Reports indicate that preparations for the one-week celebrations of the late Queen is going on well so far. During a visit to the palace on…

… He Is To Add Three Big Adult Male Sheep, All Must Be Fully White, Plus One Carton of Schnapps Within 14 Days A broadcast journalist in Cape Coast, Ato Trustworthy, has been fined an amount of GH¢30,000 for saying and publishing what has been described to be derogatory and offensive remarks about Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, the Omanhen (Paramount Chief) of the Oguaa Traditional Area in Cape Coast. Trustworthy has 14 days to meet the fine and accompanying requirements. He is reported to have made the said remarks during a live TikTok broadcast. The penalty was announced at the…