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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has made it clear that his involvement in attempts to end the protracted Bawku feud was limited to mediation rather than arbitration, emphasizing that he was not charged with deciding who was right or wrong. On Tuesday, December 16, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II delivered …

Within the next 24 hours, the government has promised to release its final stance on the Bawku Peace Mediation Report. At Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s formal presentation ceremony today, President John Mahama made the announcement. After the King, who oversaw the mediation process, symbolically handed over the report, the …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially delivered the Bawku Peace Mediation Report to President John Dramani Mahama, as a component of revitalized initiatives to achieve enduring peace in the area affected by conflict. The presentation occurred on Tuesday, December 16, at the Jubilee House, during a ceremony that …

The Supreme Court has instructed the Electoral Commission (EC) to halt all preparations for a parliamentary rerun election in the Kpandai constituency, awaiting the conclusive resolution of a judicial review request contesting a High Court ruling that invalidated the 2024 results. The ruling was issued on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, …

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with two major robbery incidents including the murder of 28-year-old Silver Ngozi at Asokore Mampong. According to police, Silver Ngozi was attacked and killed during a robbery on December 6, 2025. Following intelligence, two suspects linked to the murder …

A recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics prior to the Kpandai parliamentary rerun shows that New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate Matthew Nyindam is slightly in the lead, attracting 50% of voter backing. Released on Sunday, December 14, 2025, the survey indicates Nyindam ahead of his nearest competitor, the National Democratic …

Graduates of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani have been pushed by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to pursue innovation rooted in purpose, integrity, and teamwork in order to become agents of revolutionary change. Speaking during the university’s tenth congregation ceremony, the vice president pointed out …

Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has engaged in discussions with civil society organisations (CSOs) to enhance Ghana’s lithium agreement, recently retracted from Parliament. During the meeting on Monday, December 13, 2025, the Minister detailed the government’s stance on the agreement and presented a revised policy …

The children and widow of legendary musician Daddy Lumba, Priscilla Fosu, popularly known as Odo Broni, paid heartfelt tributes during his final funeral rites at Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Heroes Park in Kumasi. Tearfully, his children recalled their father’s warmth, guidance, and unwavering love. They said his legacy will continue …

The Kwadaso Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region has carried out a large scale clean up exercise aimed at promoting environmental hygiene and healthy living among residents, especially as the Christmas season approaches. The exercise, held on December 13, 2025, mobilized community members across several key areas including Techiman-Denchemuoso, School …

MTN Ghana has successfully graduated 80 young professionals from its 2025 Graduate Development Program, an initiative designed by the telecommunications company to promote the inclusion of women in the business. The graduation ceremony, held on November 20, 2025 at the Marriott Hotel in Accra, brought together participants from across MTN’s …

The Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa esq., has called on the Bono Regional House of Chiefs to expedite the resolution of chieftaincy disputes, citing their detrimental impact on regional development. Speaking at the Bono Regional Coordinating Council meeting on Wednesday, 10th December 2025, the minister highlighted the financial burden …

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga states that he and Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, will reconsider their plan to present a private member’s bill to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) following President John Mahama’s request to halt the action. During the parliamentary session on Friday, December 12, Mr. …

The Kwame Danso District Court in the Bono East Region has been temporarily and immediately closed by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie after a violent crowd action on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, halted sessions and released those in custody. Citing grave security concerns, the Chief Justice ordered the court to be …

Ghana’s increasing number of traffic accidents has alarmed the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), which released startling data from January to November of this year. In an interview on Friday, December 12, 2025, Chief Superintendent Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director of Education, Research, and Training at the MTTD, stated on …

The Accra High Court lifted an injunction on highlife legend Daddy Lumba’s burial plans, allowing the service to go tomorrow, ending what was predicted to be a significant blow for his larger family. In a decision rendered earlier today, the court emphasized that the case’s merits must be appropriately taken …

The much-discussed Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, also known as the Okada Bill, was passed by Ghana’s Parliament today with the goal of updating the nation’s transportation and road safety laws. The legislation, which modifies the current Road Traffic Act of 2004 (Act 683), aims to set emission testing procedures, …

The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, and Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, have been asked by President John Dramani Mahama to halt their efforts to present a Private Members’ Bill that would abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). This was revealed in a statement released on Thursday, December 11, …

The growing number of ethnic, land, and chieftaincy-related conflicts around the nation has alarmed President John Dramani Mahama, who has called the issue a “major headache” for his administration. Speaking on Wednesday, December 10, during a meeting with the National Peace Council at the Jubilee House, the President stated that …

The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has heightened public sensitization on Mpox (Monkeypox) as the Christmas festivities approach, urging residents to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to preventive measures. The move follows the confirmation of new cases in parts of the country, raising concerns about possible …