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Emmanuella Sarfowaah, a private citizen, has filed a lawsuit against President John Dramani Mahama, challenging his decision to appoint Anthony Kwasi Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The legal action, lodged through Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, questions the legitimacy of Mahama’s appointment of Sarpong. Sarpong assumed the role of Acting Commissioner-General on January 20, 2025, after the resignation of Julie Essiam. Mahama based the appointment on Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 13(1) of the Ghana Revenue Act, 2009 (Act 791). However, Sarfowaah disputes the appointment, alleging that it…

The management of Accra Academy, an all boys senior high school in Accra, has handed over one of its student seen in a viral video flogging his junior colleagues with a cutlass to the police for further investigation. The school clarified that the incident occurred on January 17, 2025, nearly two weeks before the video surfaced on social media. However, the victims did not report the bullying until the footage gained public attention. Authorities have identified all students involved and contacted their parents. Some parents have responded, and their statements have been taken as part of the investigation. The students…

Recent news articles attempting to discredit Mr. Gabriel Adovoe Kwabla Kwamigah, popularly known as Tanko Kwamigah, in his bid for the Volta Regional Member at the Council of State, have been met with undeniable legal facts that expose the falsehoods being spread against him. The allegations of criminal involvement, which have been weaponized by his detractors, have been thoroughly discredited by a formal court ruling exonerating him of no wrongdoing. An available court document (Suit No. A7/80/2024, dated 3rd April 2024) unequivocally states that Mr. Kwamigah has been discharged of all allegations against him. The ruling, signed by Her Worship…

Lily Mohammed is widely recognized for her impactful discussions with politicians regarding crucial national matters.  Lily’s efforts have not only advanced media discourse but also created opportunities for comprehensive dialogues about governance, development, and social policies. Indeed, one admirable aspect of her interactions with politicians is her skill in asking incisive questions that compel her interviewees to offer transparent and straightforward responses. The technique enables her to explore the intricacies of political decisions and their effects on the Ghanaian citizenry. To lend credence, is her conversation with Nana Boadi Amponim Obodade III, the Kontihene of Asuom, on GHOne TV’s Hard…

• National Security Operation • National Service Payroll • Weeding Scandal • National Farming Equipment Theft Sandal • Bank of Ghana Bulk Cash Transfer, Money Laundering And Looting Scandal

The current economy of Ghana is a resilient one that has chalked meaningful gains and prepared to anticipate and withstand future challenges; Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the outgoing Minister for Finance,  told journalists in Accra on Tuesday December 17. Dr, Amin Adam suggested that President-elect John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are fortunate to take over Government at a time the economy has bounced back in a formidable way with its prospects brighter than ever. “The economy has recovered strongly and faster than many anticipated”  and “we are handing over a strong economy,”  Dr, Amin Adam told journalists.…

The National Service Authority (NSA) has strongly rejected recent media reports alleging the presence of “Ghost Names” and the inflation of payroll for National Service Personnel between the 2018/2019 and 2023/2024 service years. In an official statement issued on Monday 16, December 2024, by the Director-General, Osei Assibey Antwi, the NSA reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and efficient management of National Service operations. The Authority wishes to state categorically that, these allegations are extremely baseless and unfounded. Indeed, the National Service Authority has since 2021 instituted strong electronic measures that have significantly created checks and balances in both the downstream…

The President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his firm commitment to tackling corruption and curbing public sector waste as key priorities in his administration’s development agenda. In an interview with Germany’s DW TV, Mr. Mahama outlined plans for significant reforms aimed at overhauling the country’s governance structures, strengthening anti-corruption frameworks, and ensuring greater accountability within public institutions. Acknowledging widespread public dissatisfaction with the mismanagement of state resources, inefficiencies in governance, and the growing national debt, Mahama described corruption and waste as major obstacles to progress. He pledged to introduce constitutional reforms and impose severe penalties on those found guilty of…

The management of LYZY Tomato Mix have taken critical stand in moving to the Mankessim market to coordinate and get closer to market women all across board to introduce its simplistic product to the traders and all people across board. The move is simply to get all individuals, especially the market traders and women in general to get the understanding of the type of tomato product to use as the festive season approaches and days ahead. The decision by the management is an avenue to sell the best unique tomato product for all kinds of food, both for the family…

There has been no agreement whatsoever by the Joint Transition Team that all ongoing significant payments by Government, recruitments, and other such activities must be submitted to the Transition Team for consideration on a case-by-case basis, Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, who doubles as Spokesperson for the Government Transition Team has said. Fatimatu, in an official statement, clarified that that the agreement reached by the Transition team was that if there is a specific allegation of an illegality concerning a particular payment, then that particular payment is to be referred to the Transition Team; however, the agreement does not automatically…