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06/06/2025

Tamale-Walewale Road: Agbodza Demands $30M Refund for 1% Work Done
Ghana’s Roads Minister, Kwame Agbodza, has issued a stern warning to Kalpatura Projects (formerly JMC), demanding delivery of work or refund of nearly $30 million already paid.

🔹 Only 1% work done
Ghana’s Roads Minister, Kwame Agbodza, has issued a stern warning to Kalpatura Projects (formerly JMC), demanding delivery of work or a refund of nearly $30 million already paid.

🔹 Contractor attempted to exit
The Indian contractor issued a notice of termination in March 2024, months after failing to clear the site fully.

🔹 Additional $14M claim sparks outrage
The company is also attempting to claim an additional $14 million, despite doing almost no work. Minister Agbodza called this move “disheartening” given the government's debt to local contractors.

🔹 Legal action likely
The Roads Ministry says it will take legal steps to recover funds or force the contractor to complete work already paid for.

06/06/2025

Ken Ofori-Atta Declared “Wanted” by Interpol
Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has officially been listed on Interpol’s “Wanted” database after failing to appear before the Special Prosecutor for interrogation.

🔹 Interpol Red Notice issued
According to the Office of the Special Prosecutor, extradition proceedings are now underway to return Ofori-Atta to Ghana. He is charged with “using public office for profit.”

🔹 Missed interrogation triggers action
The former minister was declared wanted after failing to honor a scheduled meeting on June 2. The Special Prosecutor held a press briefing that same day.

🔹 Facing 5 major investigations
Ofori-Atta is under scrutiny for:

Petroleum & Minerals revenue deals

ECG-BXC contract termination

National Cathedral procurement

Ambulance procurement contract

GRA Tax P-Fund mismanagement

🔹 International spotlight on Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts
The case has now drawn global attention, raising questions about accountability and governance.

29/05/2025

Watch today’s full parliamentary proceedings as Ghana’s lawmakers debate key national issues, pass bills, and hold the executive to account.

📌 Topics on the agenda may include national development plans, economic policies, constitutional matters, and pressing social issues.

Stay informed, stay engaged, and witness democracy in action.

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28/05/2025

Watch today’s full parliamentary proceedings as Ghana’s lawmakers debate key national issues, pass bills, and hold the executive to account.

📌 Topics on the agenda may include national development plans, economic policies, constitutional matters, and pressing social issues.

Stay informed, stay engaged, and witness democracy in action.

📺 Streaming LIVE – Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for daily updates from Parliament.

28/05/2025

Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has taken aim at suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, accusing her of behaving as though she's already guilty—after she fiercely criticized the committee probing her possible removal from office.

🔹 CJ slams committee as "mockery of justice"
In a new affidavit, Justice Torkornoo described the proceedings as a “ruse” designed to oust her unfairly and accused the committee of violating her dignity and rights.

🔹 Venue under scrutiny
She objected to the high-security zone used for the hearings, calling it “intimidating” and unsuitable—unlike past hearings held at the Court Complex.

🔹 Dafeamekpor fires back
The MP says her outbursts undermine the legal process:
“She is acting in a manner that is presumptive of guilt,” he told Channel One TV.

🔹 Legal and political tensions rise
As her legal challenge continues at the Supreme Court, public and political scrutiny over the probe intensifies.

28/05/2025

The Trump administration has issued a directive to halt new student visa interview appointments at U.S. embassies worldwide—including Ghana—as part of plans to intensify social media background checks for applicants.

🔹 New visa appointments paused
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed embassies to suspend new F and J visa appointments until further notice. This affects both student and exchange visa applicants.

🔹 Ghanaian students could be hit hard
Hundreds of Ghanaian students travel to the U.S. for studies each year. Many now face delays, as the U.S. Embassy in Accra cannot schedule new interviews for first-time applicants.

🔹 Existing appointments not cancelled
Applicants with already scheduled interviews can still attend. The suspension only affects new interview bookings.

🔹 Social media checks intensified
The U.S. is tightening vetting processes with a focus on applicants’ social media activity, though specific screening criteria remain unclear.

🔹 Tensions with U.S. universities rising
The Trump administration’s actions come amid clashes with top universities over campus protests and alleged anti-Israel sentiments, with Harvard among key targets.

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27/05/2025

He confirmed that Parliament will revisit the controversial Agyapa deal, involving the attempted monetisation of Ghana’s mineral royalties, previously suspended over transparency concerns, with a focus on key controversies.

🔹 COVID-19 Spending Under the Microscope
Ayariga says the Majority Caucus will demand a detailed parliamentary probe into how COVID-19 funds were utilised, aiming to expose any abuse of emergency financing.

🔹 Revival of Agyapa Royalties Scandal
He confirmed that Parliament will revisit the controversial Agyapa deal, involving the attempted monetisation of Ghana’s mineral royalties—previously suspended over transparency concerns.

🔹 $190m PDS Scandal Back on Table
A full update will also be sought on the Power Distribution Services (PDS) case, where $190 million in U.S. funding was lost following allegations of fraud in Ghana’s energy sector.

🔹 Privileges Committee to Probe Offensive Comments
Ayariga called for all Minority MPs seated in the direction from which a reported offensive remark toward Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings originated to be referred to the Privileges Committee.

27/05/2025

President John Dramani Mahama says the recent strengthening of the cedi has brought major relief to Ghana’s debt burden, cutting nearly GHS150 billion from the total public debt stock in just five months.

Speaking at the Annual Meetings in Abidjan on Tuesday, May 27, Mahama linked the drop to improved currency stability, noting that past depreciation had significantly worsened debt levels.

🔹 Cedi recovery has cut debt by nearly GHS150bn
Mahama said the stronger cedi has eased Ghana’s debt load since less local currency is now needed to service foreign-denominated loans.

🔹 Currency fluctuations fuel public debt
He explained that the weakening of the cedi in recent years caused debt to balloon, as the government had to convert more cedis to repay dollar and euro loans.

🔹 Policy measures showing results
The president credited current economic policies for stabilising the cedi and hinted at more fiscal room for investments.

🔹 Debt sustainability target could be met early.

Mahama expressed hope that if the trend continues, Ghana could reach its debt-to-GDP target of 55–58% by end of 2025, three years ahead of schedule.50 billion from the total public debt stock in just five months.

27/05/2025

🔴 EOCO Picks Up Chairman Wontumi After CID Visit

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) earlier today picked up the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako (popularly known as Chairman Wontumi), shortly after he visited the CID Headquarters in Accra for questioning. His appearance follows a police attempt to arrest him last Friday and an official cautioning on Monday over alleged illegal mining activities.

Key Developments:

▪️ CID caution issued Monday, May 26, for alleged mining without a license, water pollution, and unlawful entry into a forest reserve.
▪️ EOCO moved in today, May 27, after his second visit to the CID for follow-up questioning.
▪️ He was accompanied by former Attorney General Godfred Dame and submitted a written statement to the CID.
▪️ Wontumi denies all allegations, including reports linking him to controversial COCOBOD payments.

27/05/2025

Ghana’s Parliament returns to the chamber today, May 27, 2025, and we’re bringing you LIVE coverage of the full session.
Expect critical discussions on national issues, policy decisions, and updates from lawmakers across the political divide.

📡 Watch live and stay informed on the key decisions shaping Ghana’s future.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know what you’re watching out for in today’s session.

27/05/2025

Ghana’s Parliament returns from the Easter break to begin the Second Meeting of the First Session of the 9th Parliament.

Key points:

Lawmakers resume debates, committee work, and discussions on national issues.

Finance Minister expected to present the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in August.

Ministers will update Parliament on their achievements over the past 3 months.

Minority Caucus held a retreat ahead of resumption to set key priorities.

Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin says they are prepared to lead and committed to stronger parliamentary oversight.

What issues do you want Parliament to prioritize this session? Let us know in the comments.

27/05/2025

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is fighting back against her removal proceedings — calling the process unfair, inhumane, and unconstitutional.

🔹 She has filed a supplementary affidavit at the Supreme Court challenging the legitimacy of the investigation.

🔹 Describes the process as:

A mockery of justice

A ruse to remove her unfairly

A violation of her dignity and rights

🔹 Venue concerns:
The hearings are being held at Osu Castle, not the Judicial Service Complex — a move she says is intimidating and inappropriate.

🔹 Rights violations she claims:

Denied access to her phone

Subjected to body searches

Family barred from the hearing room

Petitioners allegedly received preferential treatment

🔹 Committee failed to:

Provide the legal basis for a prima facie case

Inform her properly of hearing dates

Allow her lawyer to be present on scheduled dates

🔹 She also opposes allowing witnesses to speak for petitioners instead of the petitioners appearing themselves.

📌 Justice Torkornoo is calling for the Supreme Court to halt the proceedings and protect her rights.

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is fighting back against her removal proceedings, calling the process unfair, inhumane, and unconstitutional.

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