Ghana: Govt Begins Ofori-Atta's Extradition Processes - A-G

THE GOVERNMENT has officially commenced the processes to have former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, and his chef de cabine, Ernest Darko Akori, extradited to Ghana. Read more »

Ghana: Attorney-General Ayine Reports Eoco Recovery of U.S.$15.19 Million in Hidden Virtual Assets

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has announced that the Economic and Organized Crime Office has successfully used Ghana's local laws to… Read more »

Ghana: Attorney-General Submits Extradition Request to U.S. for Ken Ofori Atta, Ernest Akore Over 78 Corruption Charges

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has announced that Ghana has formally submitted a request to the United States authorities for the… Read more »

Ghana: 5 Arrested in Connection With Adelekezu Shooting Incident

FIVE persons have been arrested in connection with the shooting incident which took place at a mining site at Adelekezu, near Dadwen, in the Nzema East municipal of the Western… Read more »

Ghana: Most Ghanaians View Ride-Hailing Applications As Safer Means of Transport - Report

The majority of Ghanaians view ride-hailing applications as a safer means of transport than other transport options in the country, a safety perception report on ride-hailing by… Read more »

Ghana: Forestry Commission Records Progress in Fight Against Illegal Mining in Forest Reserves

The Forestry Commission (FC) has made significant strides in combating illegal mining (galamsey) within forest reserves through sustained nationwide law enforcement operations, the… Read more »

Ghana: Petition Against Justice Kulendi - No Case Found

Government spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye has clarified the steps taken by the Presidency regarding a petition filed against Justice Yonny Kulendi. Read more »

Ghana: Botoku Traditional Area Appeals for Fast-Track Resolution of Chieftaincy Dispute

The chiefs and people of Botoku Traditional Area, in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region, have appealed to the Judicial Committee of the Volta Region House of Chiefs… Read more »

Ghana: Majority Leader to Withdraw OSP Repeal Bill After President's Intervention

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mr. Mahama Ayariga, has said that he will reconsider his decision on the withdrawal of a Private Members Bill that he and the Majority Chief… Read more »

Ghana: Supreme Court Suspends Kpandai Election Rerun

By a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court on Tuesday halted the upcoming parliamentary re-run election in Kpandai, Northern Region. Read more »

Ghana: Lithium Agreement! ...Lands Minister Holds Crunch Meeting With CSOs

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has held a crunch meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to discuss Ghana's lithium agreement, which… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana's Coroners Act of 1960 (Act 18), At 65 - a Colonial-Era Framework for Death Investigations

Sixty-five (65) years after its passage, Ghana's Coroners Act, 1960 (Act 18), stands as one of the country's oldest surviving legal instruments from the immediate post-independence… Read more »

Ghana: Man Arrested for Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Narcotics, and Stolen Items in Accra

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the unlawful possession of a firearm, narcotic substances, and stolen items in Accra. Read more »

Ghana: Police Arrest 41 in Joint Operation Against Illegal Forex Trade

The Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service has arrested 41 people in a joint operation with the Bank of Ghana to clamp down on illegal foreign exchange… Read more »

Ghana: Mahama Orders Withdrawal of Bill to Repeal Act for Special Prosecutor Office

The President, John Dramani Mahama, has requested the Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, and his Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Etsey Dafeamekpor, to withdraw their Private… Read more »

Ghana: Nauseating! Street Beggars Back to Base - Destitute, Addicts Take Over Circle Under-Pass

Less than six months after the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) removed hundreds of migrant beggars from the streets of Accra in a major operation to restore order, many of have… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Deports Three Israelis in Response to Treatment of Citizens

The Government of Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals after what it described as the ill-treatment and unjustified removal of three Ghanaians by Israeli authorities. Read more »

Ghana: 'One Dead'--Number Correct! - Deaths in Custody - Forensic Policy and Reform

Across the world, one of the most fundamental duties of every prison, penitentiary, and correctional institution is the constant counting and reconciliation of inmates--morning,… Read more »

Ghana: Arianna Naomi Declines Further Collaboration, Blocks Police Investigators

The Criminal Investigation Department has launched an investigation into a viral video in which a woman identified as Arianna Naomi Mackey, an American citizen, claims she was… Read more »

Ghana: Interior Ministry Orders Probe Into Alleged Assassination Attempt On Special Prosecutor

The attention of the Ministry of the Interior has been drawn to information that the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, has survived two assassination attempts while… Read more »

Ghana: 2 Jailed 34 Years for Robbery

Two men who attacked and robbed two brothers at Agbazo have been sentenced to a total of 34 years' imprisonment by the Amasaman Circuit Court. Lawrence Fumato, alias "Rasta," 28,… Read more »

West Africa: Ghana Calls for Stronger West African Response to Drug Trafficking

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged West African countries to adopt clear regional priorities to combat drug trafficking and illicit drug… Read more »

Ghana: VEMAG Urges Halt to Digital Number Plate Rollout

The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has petitioned the Minister of Transport to suspend the planned introduction of digitalised vehicle number plates until proper… Read more »

Ghana: Concerned Citizens of Ghana Appeal to U.S. for Ofori-Atta's Extradition

The Concerned Citizens of Ghana, a social and constitutional advocacy group, has appealed to the United States government to support Ghana's efforts in securing the extradition of… Read more »

Ghana: KAA Campaign Dismisses Concerns After Departure of Former Campaign Manager

The campaign team of Ing Kwabena Agyei Agyepong has responded to the departure of its former campaign manager, Ofosu Asamoah, who has chosen to follow a new political direction… Read more »