AllAfrica News: Ghana

Withhold Assent to Tribunals Bill - Dr Bawumia Appeals to Pres Mahama

[Ghanaian Times] Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to withhold assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026 to enable broad national consultations.

NPP Rejects Wontumi Conviction, Heads to Court of Appeal

[Ghanaian Times] The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the conviction and 20-year prison sentence handed to its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing the judgment as a miscarriage of justice.

Pres Mahama Eulogises Yaa-Naa As 'Fountain of Wisdom' ...As Dagbon Informs Him of His Passing

[Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has eulogised the late Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, Yaa-Naa Abukari II, describing him as a fountain of wisdom.

Absa Bank, Capemay Properties Showcase Mortgage Options to Clients

[Ghanaian Times] Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with Capemay Properties, has hosted an exclusive property and mortgage engagement for its Prestige, Personal and Private Banking clients, as well as selected real estate investors.

Ken Ashigbey Reacts to 'Wontumi's' Incarceration

[Ghanaian Times] The Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey-Ghana (MCAG), Mr Ken Ashigbey, has commended the government for ensuring the successful prosecution of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, over his involvement in illegal mining.

Reforming Tourism From the Superstructure to the Substructure

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana must build a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable tourism sector, and we must do so by going beyond incremental improvements and fundamentally reform both the superstructure and the substructure of the tourism ecosystem.

From Disaster Relief to Disaster Resilience - Why Ghana Should Explore Parametric Insurance While Strengthening Prevention

[Ghanaian Times] Every rainy season in Ghana follows a familiar pattern. Heavy rains flood communities, fires destroy homes and businesses, and families suddenly find themselves facing enormous losses.

Embrace Fibre Broadband Connectivity to Improve Productivity - MTN Ghana Urges Ghanaians

[Ghanaian Times] MTN Ghana has called on Ghanaians to embrace fibre broadband connectivity as remains a critical digital infrastructure needed to support the country's growing digital economy and improve productivity.

Fight Against Illegal Mining - · Wontumi Jailed 20 Years · NPP Rejects Conviction, Heads to Court of Appeal

[Ghanaian Times] THE Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, was on Monday sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment with hard labour by the Accra High Court (Criminal Division 4) for facilitating illegal mining on Akonta Mining's concession at Samreboi in the Western Region.

Minority Advocates Repeal of Sections 207, 208 of Criminal and Other Offences Act

[Ghanaian Times] The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for legislation to repeal Sections 207 and 208 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act in order to deal with the abuse of its usage by the security agencies.

BoG Stops Goldbod Gold Purchase Pre-Financing Arrangement - Governor

[Ghanaian Times] The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has announced that the central bank has ceased pre-financing the gold purchases by the GoldBod through its auction arrangement.

Agriculture Minister Defends 'Nkoko Nkitinkiti Project · Cites Drop in Poultry Prices

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has defended the implementation of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme, stating that the programme remains on course despite criticisms.

Govt Reviews Cssps to Address Placement Challenges

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the results of this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will be released on or before July 31.

Judges, Lawyers Take Legal Education to Makola Market

[Ghanaian Times] Judges and lawyers brought legal education to traders at the Makola Market on Saturday as part of activities marking the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court.

Telecel Ghana Commissions Equipped It Lab for UG

[Ghanaian Times] Telecel Ghana has commissioned and handed over a fully equipped 42-unit computer laboratory to the University of Ghana to support digital learning, research and innovation at the country's premier university.

Middle East Crisis Tests Ghana's Forex Resilience As Oil Import Bills Soar

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana faces mounting external headwinds from elevated oil prices and surging shipping costs triggered by Middle East geopolitical tensions. Standard Bank has sharply revised downward its current account surplus projection for 2026, slashing the forecast by approximately $1 billion, primarily driven by soaring petroleum import costs. The revisions underscore the vulnerability of Africa's largest gold producer to global energy market shocks.

Mining Trial - High Court to Determine Wontumi's Fate Today

[Ghanaian Times] The High Court in Accra will today deliver judgment in the criminal trial of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

No 24-Hour Economy Without Stable Electricity - Vra Chief Executive

[Ghanaian Times] The Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Mr Edward E. Obeng-Kenzo, has emphasised the need for reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity to drive the successful implementation of Ghana's 24-Hour Economy policy.

Justice Daniel Francis Kweipe Annan At 20 - the Standard He Set for Parliament and the Republic

[Ghanaian Times] Twenty years after his passing, Rt. Hon. Justice Daniel Francis Kweipe Annan remains one of the principal architects of Ghana's Fourth Republic. As the first Speaker of Parliament under the 1992 Constitution, he did more than preside over a new Legislature. He helped shape its culture, define its constitutional role and establish traditions that have enabled our democratic experiment to endure.

Adu Boahene Trial - State to Close Case This Week

[Ghanaian Times] The State is expected to close its case this week in the trial of the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and two others facing charges of alleged embezzlement and financial misconduct in connection with a $7 million cyber defence system contract.

Requested Documents in Adu-Boahene Trial Unavailable - a-G

[Ghanaian Times] The Attorney-General's Office has informed the High Court that it is unable to produce some documents relating to the GH¢49.1 million transaction at the centre of the criminal trial involving the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and two others.

Parliament Adopts Tribunals Bill After Heated Debate

[Ghanaian Times] Parliament last Thursday passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026, despite a walk-out by the Minority Caucus, which strongly opposed the legislation.

Presidential Term Limit Saga - No Third Term Agenda - Pres Mahama Assures

[Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his resolve to respect the presidential term limit provided for under the fourth republican constitution of Ghana.

Illegal Miners Ordered to Vacate Global Ore Concessions

[Ghanaian Times] The Attorney-General's Office for the Western and Western North regions has affirmed that Global (Ghana) Ore Industries Limited has the legal right to operate on its mining concessions at Bompieso and Abosso.

Nigeria, Ghana Condemn Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria and Ghana have condemned the ongoing anti-immigrant violence in South Africa and want the issue of "Afrophobia" discussed at the next African Union summit.

GACC Trains 140 Stakeholders to Boost Accountability

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has called for stronger collective action to tackle corruption in the country, warning that the menace continues to undermine national development.

Boost for Lartey Otu's Gtf 3rd Term Bid - Cleared for Presidency At Tomorrow's Elective Congress

[Ghanaian Times] The incumbent president of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF), Mr Frederick Lartey Otu has been cleared to seek re-election in the federation's elections by the three-member vetting committee put in place to vet candidates vying for executive positions at its upcoming congress.

Churches Must Lead Humanitarian Efforts - Rev Dagadu

[Ghanaian Times] A senior minister of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rev. Vincent Dagadu, has called on faith-based organisations to place greater emphasis on humanitarian support for the destitute in society.

Church Must Speak Against Corruption - Veep

[Ghanaian Times] The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on churches to remain active partners in national development by promoting integrity, social responsibility and peaceful coexistence.

Transparency Key to Banking Sector's Future - Chief Justice

[Ghanaian Times] The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has urged community banks to uphold the highest standards of transparency and accountability, stressing that public trust remains the most valuable asset for sustaining the banking industry.

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