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10/06/2025

“The government should meet the nurses halfway. We’re scared.”ading to a care lapse for one of her newborn twins just hours after delivery, a heartbreaking incident blamed on the ongoing nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).

🔹 What Happened

The twin babies were moved to the NICU shortly after birth

One died reportedly due to a delay in medical attention—no nurse was available

Healthcare worker on duty allegedly arrived late, leading to care lapse

Exact cause of death is still being investigated

🔹 Voices from the Ward
Mothers at the hospital are devastated:

“We’re suffering due to the strike. The babies are dying.”
“Government should meet the nurses halfway. We’re scared.”

🔹 Background
The GRNMA declared a strike after rejecting the government’s request to defer their new conditions of service to 2026.
An emergency meeting with the Ministry of Health on Monday, June 9 ended without agreement.

🔹 Mounting Concerns

Pressure is growing on the government to resolve the deadlock

Vulnerable patients—especially newborns and mothers—are at serious risk

Calls are rising for urgent intervention before more lives are lost

10/06/2025

The family of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta says the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has weaponized its powers in a “premeditated vendetta,” following the issuance of an INTERPOL Red Notice against him.

🔹 Key Accusations

Red Notice allegedly based on manipulated evidence and concealed medical records

Ofori-Atta has not been formally charged, despite arrest warrant issued on Feb 11

Family claims he’s been undergoing cancer treatment in the US, not fleeing justice

Lawsuit filed June 3 challenges legality of OSP actions and seeks deletion of INTERPOL notice

🔹 OSP Under Fire

Family accuses OSP of violating due process, human rights, and INTERPOL’s own rules

OSP accused of launching a media-led declaration of fugitive status before court ruling

Human Rights Court ruling on the matter expected June 18

🔹 Background to the Case
Ofori-Atta is being investigated over:

Petroleum & minerals revenue assurance (SMGL-GRA deal)

ECG-BXC contract termination

National Cathedral procurement

Ambulance procurement scandal

GRA Tax P-Fund mismanagement

🔹 What the Family Says

The arrest notice is vengeance, not justice

He has previously faced and been cleared by CHRAJ, Parliament, ECOWAS Court

Pledges he will return to face lawful inquiry after recovery

09/06/2025

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09/06/2025

Police in Accra have arrested a 55-year-old man, Theophilus Thompson, for his alleged role in the assault on journalist Latif Iddrisu during a protest over the arrest of NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi).

🔹 Incident Details

Happened on May 27, 2025, around 7:00 p.m.

Took place in front of EOCO, Accra

Protest involved NPP supporters and some MPs

🔹 Suspect Arrested

Theophilus Thompson, 55, was picked up at James Town on June 7

Currently in custody and assisting with investigations

🔹 Ongoing Investigations

Police say efforts are underway to arrest others involved in the assault

Authorities reaffirm commitment to protecting press freedom and ensuring accountability

📍 The assault has drawn public condemnation, with calls for stronger safeguards for journalists covering political protests.

09/06/2025

The Ghana Revenue Authority has confirmed that new fuel levies under the revised Energy Sector Levies Act, 2025 (Act 1141) will take effect starting Monday, June 9, 2025, triggering significant increases in the cost of key petroleum products.

Here are the key updates:

▪️ Revised Levies on Petroleum Products:

Super Petrol: from GH¢0.95 → GH¢1.95

Diesel/AGO & Marine Gas Oil (Foreign): from GH¢0.93 → GH¢1.93

Marine Gas Oil (Local): from GH¢0.03 → GH¢0.23

Heavy Fuel Oil (RFO): from GH¢0.04 → GH¢0.24

Partially Refined Oil (Naphtha): from GH¢0.95 → GH¢1.95

LPG remains unchanged at GH¢0.73

▪️ Purpose of the Levy: To raise revenue for energy sector shortfalls, reduce legacy debts, and stabilise Ghana’s power supply.

▪️ Transitional Arrangements:

Products lifted before June 9 will attract old rates.

“Cash-and-carry” products lifted from June 1 onwards fall under the new levy.

▪️ Criticism from Civil Society:
IMANI-Africa’s Kofi Bentil has slammed the move, describing it as a poor attempt to mask deep-rooted corruption and mismanagement in the energy sector.

“The problem in our energy sector is not a lack of money, but a surplus of incompetence and corruption,” Bentil remarked.

The GRA has urged strict compliance across all ports, marketing companies, and fuel stations nationwide.

09/06/2025

Government has intensified efforts in the fight against illegal mining, recording over 500 arrests in just five months, while preparing to reclaim thousands of hectares of degraded land across the country.

Key highlights from the anti-galamsey update:

▪️ 500+ Arrests Recorded: Authorities have arrested more than 500 individuals involved in illegal mining operations since the beginning of the year.
▪️ Land Restoration Initiative: A large-scale project to reclaim 10,000 hectares of destroyed lands is set to be launched in collaboration with the private sector.
▪️ Low Conviction Rate: Between 2022 and 2024, out of 845 arrests, only 35 (4%) resulted in prosecution—raising concerns over the justice system's role in fighting galamsey.
▪️ Political Interference Exposed: Sector Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah cited politically connected individuals receiving licenses without proper due diligence, undermining regulatory processes.
▪️ Presidential Commitment: President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed government’s resolve to shift from competition to collaboration in reclaiming lands and strengthening mining regulation.

The government is urging stakeholders to unite in reversing the devastating impact of illegal mining on the country’s environment and rural livelihoods.

09/06/2025

The Minority in Parliament is raising serious concerns over delays by the Ministry of Finance in releasing funds meant for the effective functioning of Parliament. The lack of resources, they argue, is paralyzing committee activities and undermining oversight responsibilities.

Key highlights from the parliamentary debate:

▪️ Funding Delays Crippling Work: Chairman of the Assurances Committee, Dominic Nitiwul, revealed that committees are unable to perform basic functions, including holding workshops, due to zero disbursements from the Finance Ministry.
▪️ Call for Immediate Action: Nitiwul urged Parliament to demand accountability from the Finance Minister, stressing that “Parliament is now literally begging for money.”
▪️ Majority Pushes Back: Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor countered the claims, insisting that Parliament has received its funds and that MPs' salaries and allowances are intact.
▪️ Committee Chairs Frustrated: Multiple committee heads have reportedly voiced their frustration behind closed doors over the inability to carry out their duties.
▪️ Concern for Democratic Oversight: The delay threatens Parliament’s ability to conduct proper checks and balances, especially at a time when government accountability is critical.

The issue remains a growing concern as Parliament struggles to maintain its functions without financial backing.

09/06/2025

Ghana–Morocco Strategic Deal Seals Bold New Era
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has secured a groundbreaking agreement with Morocco to boost education, agriculture, aviation, and trade.

🔹 More Scholarships for Ghanaian Students 🎓
Annual Moroccan scholarships for Ghanaian students doubled from 70 to 140—especially in technical and professional fields.

🔹 2,000 Tonnes of Free Fertiliser for Farmers 🌾
Morocco is donating 2,000 tonnes of fertiliser and will partner Ghana to build a fertiliser factory locally.

🔹 Training Pilots to Revive Ghana Airways ✈️
Ghanaian youth will train in Morocco to support the revival of Ghana Airways and build aviation capacity.

🔹 Education Exchange Program 📘🌍
Moroccan students will also study in Ghanaian institutions like the Maritime University—boosting people-to-people ties.

🔹 Ghana–Morocco Business Forum (Oct 2025) 💼
A major business summit will bring investors together to unlock opportunities in textiles, railways, ports, and pharma.

🔹 Focus on Jobs, Trade & Industrial Growth 🚀
Strategic sectors like seaports, rail, and manufacturing identified for fast-tracked development.

Annual Moroccan scholarships for Ghanaian students doubled from 70 to 140, especially in technical and professional fields.

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.

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