Residents of Asubuasu in the Sekyere Central District of Ashanti region have embarked on a demonstration against the activities of Fulani herdsmen in their community and called on Mampong Regional Police Command and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare to intervene. They have also sent SOS to the occupant of the […] The post Asubuasu residents protest

Ladies and gentlemen, my attention has been drawn to the press conference of the new Attorney General and Minister for Justice,held on Wednesday, 12 February 2025. At the press conference, Dr. Ayine sought to provide reasons for his discontinuation of certain criminal cases filed against certain persons, most of whom were leading members of the […] The post Former

For the first time in Ghana’s legal history, a sitting Attorney-General and his predecessor are engaged in a heated dispute over the handling of high-profile cases, particularly the discontinuation of the trial of the current Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama. Former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has […] The post Dame, Ayine

Dansoman Circuit Court Judge, Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, has directed the Police Hospital to conduct an age determination test for FatawuIssaka, who is facing criminal charges but is suspected to be a minor. The police prosecution initially claimed Issaka is 20 years old. However, the court raised concerns about his physical appearance, which suggested […] The post Court

One of the major defects Ghanaians have found with the 1992 Constitution is the emoluments that have been given to the Article 71 office holders. Whilst ninety or so percent of Ghanaian workers rely on Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) when they go on retirement, that of the Article 71 office holders are […] The post Editorial: Prez Mahama: Is The State Sponsored

Elections in Ghana, are very much admired all across Africa. The relative peacefulness of our elections, is difficult for Nigerians to comprehend, because on the day of their elections, people self-impose curfew on themselves and stay clear of streets and out of coverage area of polling stations, where voting takes place. During our recent elections, […] The post appeared first on The Ghanaian

Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, together with the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), management of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and the Regional Coordinating Council has inspected the ongoing Phase Two of the Kumasi Kejetia/Central Market Redevelopment Project. The Minister and his entourage inspected both the Phase One and Two of the project to […] The post Ashanti

DCOP Teye Cudjoe has been appointed as new Ashanti Region Police Commander. He replaces DCOP Frank Abrokwa, who has been transferred to the Police Headquarters in Accra, by Police administration. DCOP Teye Cudjoe was the Central North Regional Commander before taking over from COP Frank Abrokwa, whose transfer was triggered by the poor management of […] The post DCOP Teye Cudjoe heads Ashanti Police

The Circuit Court in Dansoman, presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, has ordered an age verification test for Ganiru Abdul, an accused person charged with unlawful entry and stealing. The order came after the court presumed the accused to be a juvenile, despite prosecution claims that he is 21 years old. As Abdul […] The post Dansoman Court Orders Age Verification For Accused

The Acting Managing Director of Precious Minerals Marketing Company, Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi has refuted claims that he has changed the chair, desk, fridge and design of his office at the PMMC at a cost of GH¢173,940. In a social media post, lawyer Gyamfi described the assertion as totally false and accused “some hirelings of the […] The post Disregard NPP hirelings on disinformation

The decision to withdraw the case against former COCOBOD Chief Executive, Dr. Stephen Opuni and businessman Seidu Agongo has sparked a heated exchange between Attorney-General (AG) Dr. Dominic Ayine and his predecessor, Godfred Yeboah Dame. Dr. Ayine defended the decision, arguing that the prosecution had failed to prove its case and that there were concerns […] The post Dame challenges Withdrawal of

The decision to withdraw the case against former COCOBOD Chief Executive, Dr. Stephen Opuni and businessman Seidu Agongo has sparked a heated exchange between Attorney-General (AG) Dr. Dominic Ayine and his predecessor, Godfred Yeboah Dame. Dr. Ayine defended the decision, arguing that the prosecution had failed to prove its case and that there were concerns […] The post Dame challenges over

Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame has refuted claims that he coached businessman Richard Jakpa to procure a medical excuse duty during the controversial ambulance procurement trial. Speaking to journalists in Accra, Mr. Dame insisted that he only suggested the option because he was aware of Jakpa’s ill health, a fact he said was confirmed when […] The post Dame Breaks Silence

Despite the Attorney-General’s recent halting of at least eight high-profile cases, the criminal trial of Assin North Member of Parliament (MP), James Gyakye Quayson, remains ongoing. It was disclosed during a “Meet the Press” session by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine that the MP’s lead defense counsel, Tsatsu Tsikata, has […] The post Canadian

The Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Mr Gyamfi Felix, has assured personnel across the country that they will receive all outstanding allowances from August 2024 to January 2025. He has assured the public that the scandal that rocked the service is being addressed by the appropriate agencies. Addressing the media in Accra yesterday, […] The post National Service Scandal

The Attorney-General’s (A-G) Office has denied calling for the case docket involving Abass Yunuss Larry, a contractor on trial, for allegedly shooting Hammond Eleazer Nii Okai-Koi, a self-employed man, during a dispute over a building project in Kasoa, Central region. The accused has confessed through his defence counsel that he shot Okai-Koi out of provocation. […] The post A-G’s

Ladies and gentlemen, my attention has been drawn to the press conference of the new Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, held on Wednesday, 12 February 2025. At the press conference, Dr. Ayine sought to provide reasons for his discontinuation of certain criminal cases filed against certain persons, most of whom […] The post Full Text: Dame’s response to allegations

A 28-year-old security guard, David Oyivor, has pleaded guilty to stealing air conditioners from a warehouse he was assigned to protect. Oyivor was arraigned before the Dansoman Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, where he admitted to the offence. The court remanded him into police custody until February 19, 2025 for […] The post Security

Ghana is at a pivotal moment in its pursuit of sustainable economic progress. Ongoing unemployment and continuous reliance on international lenders like the IMF expose the underlying flaws in our economy. One major contributor to these issues is our antiquated, theory-heavy education system, which emphasizes theoretical knowledge over practical, market-focused skills. To forge a new […] The post Let’s

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong warning to heads of basic schools against the imposition of unauthorised Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) registration fees on final-year students. This follows allegations circulating on social media that some School heads were illegally charging students for BECE registration, a practice that has sparked public concern. […] The post Editorial: