In a move that has surprised both his supporters and political critics, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has ordered the immediate cancellation of a planned "hero’s welcome" at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take decisive action against illegal mining, urging him to publicly name and sanction district-level officials who are allegedly failing to curb the menace.
A heated and deeply symbolic debate unfolded in Ghana’s Parliament on Friday, March 27, highlighting a widening ideological divide over the global push for reparatory justice tied to the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The exchange reflected not only differing interpretations of history, but also competing views on accountability, economic inequality, and the legacy of colonialism.
Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, has reaffirmed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) remains consistent in its long-held criticism of sole-sourced contracts, emphasizing that the party still believes such procurement practices can lead to inflated costs and compromised project quality.
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MFWA Executive Director Raises Concerns Over Sole-Sourced Contracts in Big Push Programme
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has raised concerns about the awarding of sole-sourced contracts under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme, revealing that some of the companies receiving these contracts were established only recently. He made the disclosure on Saturday, 28 March, during an interview on JoyNews
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Sammy Gyamfi has revealed that his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board came as a surprise to him, stressing that it was not something he had anticipated but rather a reflection of the trust and confidence placed in him by President John Mahama.
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In a moment that will be etched into history books, the United Nations General Assembly in New York has officially adopted a Ghana-led resolution declaring the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the "gravest crime against humanity."For President John Dramani Mahama and the Ghanaian diplomatic team, this is the culmination of years of "Reparatory Justice" advocacy.
The political temperature in Accra has hit a boiling point today as the Minority in Parliament officially filed a petition with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). The target? A complex web involving President John Dramani Mahama, his brother Ibrahim Mahama, and the future of the multi-million dollar Damang Mine.
Parliament has passed the Legal Education Bill, 2025, marking a landmark step in reforming Ghana’s legal education system. The legislation aims to expand access, standardize training, and modernize the pathway to legal practice in the country.
The Bill establishes a Council for Legal Education and Training, which will regulate legal education, set curriculum standards, and oversee accreditation of institutions offering professional law training. A key provision of the law is the shift of professional legal education from the Ghana School of Law to accredited universities, addressing long-standing capacity challenges that have limited opportunities for law graduates.
Under the new framework, a Law Practice Training Course will be offered by approved universities to prepare candidates for a standardized National Bar Examination. Supporters of the Bill say this move will ensure uniform professional standards while widening access for aspiring lawyers across Ghana.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga praised the passage of the Bill as a fulfillment of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s commitment to equity, fairness, and improved access to legal education.
“As has been typical of the NDC, promises made are delivered. We promised law students that if they vote for us, we will carry out reforms that will ensure equity, fairness and access to legal education,” he stated.
However, the legislation sparked debate across party lines. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, criticized the government, arguing that while the legal education reform is welcome, it should not overshadow unfulfilled promises in other sectors.
“The reform of legal education is indeed important, but the government must also show tangible commitment to other critical pledges made to Ghanaians. Passing one law does not absolve the state of its broader responsibilities,” he said.
Legal experts and student bodies have welcomed the reforms, emphasizing that decentralizing legal training and introducing a National Bar Examination could help reduce bottlenecks, improve transparency, and align Ghana’s legal education with international best practices.
The passage of the Legal Education Bill, 2025 signals a new era in the country’s legal sector, balancing quality assurance with wider accessibility, while sparking conversations about the government’s overall delivery on campaign promises.
Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, has responded to concerns raised over alleged duplicate payments amounting to GH¢3.217 billion within the Ministry’s claims and commitments. The issue, which was highlighted in the Auditor-General’s report, comes amid increased public scrutiny following the rejection of several payables and growing concerns about financial management in government institutions.
Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam Project Stalled as Contractor Abandons Work, Government Seeks Revival
The ambitious Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam project, intended to be a transformative hydro-solar infrastructure in northern Ghana, has reportedly stalled after the contractor allegedly absconded with allocated funds and left the country. The revelation was made by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, during his appearance before Parliament’s Assurances Committee on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
The Government has begun a nationwide registration of small-scale and artisanal miners in a major push to formalise and regulate Ghana’s mining sector, long plagued by illegal operations and environmental degradation.
The unjustified use and abuse of sole sourcing is what former President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have consistently condemned in the past.
