Member of Parliament for Odododiodio, Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has officially declared his intention to contest the National Chairman position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), urging party members to unite behind his bid to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures.

Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has inspected the second phase of the Kejetia Market project in Kumasi as part of efforts to assess the progress of major development projects under his ministry.

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Asamoah, seeking to prevent the High Court from continuing with his trial in the controversial Skytrain case.

President John Dramani Mahama has declared Ghana’s strong support for the full operationalisation and capitalisation of the African Union (AU) Peace Fund, saying sustainable and predictable African-led financing is essential to addressing the continent’s persistent security challenges.

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, says Ghana is making progress in the fight against illegal mining, although the country is yet to achieve the desired results in tackling the galamsey menace.

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has cautioned journalists against sensational, inflammatory and unverified reporting, warning that irresponsible coverage of security-related issues could worsen ethnic, religious and political tensions in Ghana.

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Luanda, Angola, to participate in the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government, which is focused on strengthening Africa’s capacity to prevent and resolve conflicts.

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, says Ghana’s ongoing economic recovery has helped restore confidence in the government securities market, with renewed activity in the domestic bond market and stronger participation from institutional investors.

Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has pledged to explore avenues to mobilise funding for the construction of Ghana’s National Cathedral if Parliament approves his nomination and the project receives the backing of the Christian community and President John Dramani Mahama.

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a five-member Bawku Revitalisation Committee to oversee a GH¢1 billion development fund aimed at restoring Bawku and surrounding communities to their former commercial, social and economic vitality.