The Minerals Commission has firmly defended its decision to revoke the mining lease of Adamus Resources Limited, emphasizing that the action was taken in the national interest after what it described as “systemic and flagrant violations” of Ghana’s mining regulations.

The First Deputy Speaker, Benard Ahiafor, has been endorsed to serve as a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s Resolution Drafting Committee. His appointment places Ghana in a strategic position within the global parliamentary body, where key policy resolutions and international legislative frameworks are shaped.

His endorsement by the members of the African Geopolitical Group was after his nomination by Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament and President of the African Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The nomination reflects Ghana’s active role and growing influence within international parliamentary diplomacy.

Rt. Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin also nominated the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa to the Committee. Both nominations of Mr. Speaker received unanimous endorsement from members of the African Geopolitical Group, reflecting strong confidence in their leadership and contributions. The consensus underscores Africa’s coordinated approach in ensuring representation in key decision-making bodies.

On the sidelines of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Istanbul, Türkiye, Rt Hon Bagbin held a series of bilateral meetings with delegations from Australia, Algeria, Belgium, Canada, Côte d’Ivoire, the Kingdom of Morocco, Qatar, Turkey and Ukraine. These engagements highlight Ghana’s proactive diplomatic outreach and its efforts to build alliances across multiple regions.

The high-level engagements focused on strengthening economic cooperation, enhancing parliamentary diplomacy, and deepening collaboration in key areas including trade, investment, and regional development. Such discussions are critical in fostering mutually beneficial partnerships and supporting Ghana’s economic growth agenda.

Discussions also underscored the importance of African solidarity in addressing shared challenges such as security concerns, economic resilience, and sustainable development. Leaders emphasized the need for coordinated policy approaches and stronger institutional cooperation across the continent.

These engagements reaffirm Ghana’s commitment to fostering strong international partnerships and advancing collective efforts toward peace, stability, and prosperity across Africa and beyond. Observers note that Ghana’s participation in global parliamentary platforms like the IPU continues to enhance its diplomatic profile and influence in international governance.

Military personnel have been deployed to the operational area of Adamus Resources Limited following the government’s decision to revoke the company’s mining leases, tightening security across the concession. The move signals a firm stance by authorities to enforce regulatory compliance within Ghana’s mining sector, particularly amid growing concerns about environmental degradation and illegal mining activities.

The Ministry of Energy has confirmed that the Akosombo Dam has been completely shut down following a devastating fire at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) substation in Akosombo, a development that has triggered widespread power outages across the country. The shutdown represents a major disruption to Ghana’s electricity supply chain, as the Akosombo Dam is one of the country’s primary sources of power generation, supplying a significant portion of the national grid.

The Minister for Energy, John Jinapor, is scheduled to address the nation today, Monday, April 27, at 2:00 PM, in a highly anticipated press briefing aimed at updating the public on recent developments within Ghana’s electricity distribution sector.

We respectfully appeal for your urgent and immediate intervention in addressing the ongoing energy challenges, particularly within the Ashanti Region, where the situation appears to be increasingly concerning for residents, businesses, and stakeholders alike.

The Parliament of Ghana, through its Department of Public Engagement, has initiated stakeholder consultations on a proposed Student Parliament Charter aimed at providing a formal framework to guide engagement with student parliamentary groups across tertiary institutions affiliated with Parliament.

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening and modernising the Ghana Immigration Service, assuring its Governing Council of full support in addressing operational and logistical challenges facing the institution.

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has strongly criticised the Ghana AIDS Commission over its reported distribution of lubricants to men who have sex with men (MSM), arguing that the practice is inconsistent with the Commission’s core mandate and diverts attention and resources from more urgent public health needs.

Private legal practitioner and spokesperson for the United Party, Andrews Appiah-Danquah, has stated that the conviction of senior political figures implicated in illegal mining (galamsey) cases would serve as a powerful deterrent against the ongoing environmental crime.

The Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Prof. Isaac Boadi, has criticised the government’s handling of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, arguing that current efforts are not forceful enough to match the scale of environmental and economic destruction facing the country.