A group of market queen mothers representing traders in Kumasi have urged trader associations to stop mounting pressure on President John Dramani Mahama over the completion of the Kejetia Phase Two Market project, insisting that significant progress has already been made under the current administration.

The High Court of Ghana (Criminal Division) in Tamale is expected to deliver judgment today in a long-running corruption trial involving former officials of the Northern Development Authority (NDA) and other accused persons.

This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and shared on social media on Thursday, April 23, signaling a critical stage in a case that has spanned nearly four years.

The case, The Republic v. Sumaila Abdul Rahman & 3 Others, centers on allegations of corruption and related offences tied to procurement processes under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP). The programme was designed to support infrastructure development across deprived communities, making the allegations particularly significant in the context of public accountability and development spending.

The accused persons include Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, former Chief Executive Officer of the NDA; Stephen Yir-Eru Engmen; Patrick Seidu; and Andrew Kuundaari.

During the course of the trial, the defence filed a submission of no case, arguing that the prosecution had not established sufficient evidence to warrant a response. However, the trial court dismissed this application, determining that there was a case for the accused persons to answer.

The defendants subsequently appealed the ruling, but the Court of Appeal of Ghana unanimously rejected the appeal, thereby allowing the trial to proceed to its final stage.

With the defence having closed its case and both sides presenting their final arguments, the court is now set to deliver its judgment. The outcome is expected to draw significant public attention, given the high-profile nature of the case and its implications for anti-corruption efforts in Ghana.

The trial has remained a focal point in discussions around transparency, procurement practices, and the management of public funds, particularly in relation to development programmes intended to benefit underserved communities.

A Ghanaian community leader based in South Africa has raised alarm over persistent xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, describing the situation as longstanding, widespread, and deeply troubling for many migrants, including Ghanaians.

Police in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region have arrested a 48-year-old businessman in connection with the alleged killing of his girlfriend in what investigators believe to be a case of domestic violence.

A coalition of civil society organisations is urging the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to take decisive action by clamping down on fuel supplies to illegal mining operations, arguing that restricting access to diesel could play a critical role in curbing galamsey activities across Ghana.

The Ghana National Fire Service has identified five main causes of fire outbreaks in the country, even as it reports a significant reduction in fire incidents, deaths, and injuries for the first quarter of 2026. The latest figures highlight both progress in fire prevention efforts and ongoing challenges that require sustained public attention.

The Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company has raised concerns over household safety, revealing that a significant proportion of gas cylinders submitted for refurbishment under the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) are unfit for continued use. The findings point to a growing safety challenge in domestic energy use, particularly as more households rely on LPG for cooking and other needs.

The High Court of Ghana has declined an application seeking to discharge former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Mustapha Hamid, and his co-accused in an ongoing prosecution brought by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).