The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua has raised concerns over what he described as increasing executive interference in Ghana’s judiciary. According to him, the judiciary traditionally regarded as the vanguard of the rule of law has become vulnerable to political capture, particularly after the recent removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkonoo. He stated that some judges now fear dispensing justice impartially, worried they could face similar repercussions. He cautioned the media to keep the current government in check, warning that if the tables turn, the NPP should not be blamed because…
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The Member of Parliament for Akim Oda and a member of Parliament’s Health Committee, Hon. Alexander Akwasi Acquah has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of politicizing issues within Ghana’s health sector. His comments follow debates in Parliament after the recent revocation of the Lightwave Health Information Management Systems (LHIMS) contract, which prompted renewed discussions about the country’s medical drone delivery service, Zipline. Speaking in an interview with Nana Yaa Konadu on Peace FM’s midday news, Hon. Acquah defended the government’s digitalisation agenda, praising former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for championing technological innovations in the health sector. He described…
The Central Regional Head of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Madam Francisca Abena Asubonteng Anokye has urged Ghanaians to be extra cautious when purchasing food items as the Christmas season approaches. Speaking to the media during an engagement on the World Food Safety Day at the Kasoa New Market, Madam Anokye advised consumers to pay close attention to expiry dates on all food products. She further emphasized the importance of requesting food hygiene permits when visiting restaurants, explaining that any establishment able to present its permit has been certified by the FDA as safe and hygienic. The FDA’s Director…
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing national debate surrounding the rights and autonomy of Christian mission schools, particularly the spotlight placed on Wesley Girls’ Senior High School. In a statement released this week, the Council said it had been following the discussions “with keen attention and heartfelt concern,” noting that public commentary has become “unfortunate and unfair” in its focus on one institution. While acknowledging that aspects of the issue are currently before the courts, the GPCC emphasised that it would not comment on matters under judicial consideration. Instead, the Council sought…
The Coalition of Unemployed Allied Health Professionals (COUAHP) has expressed deep disappointment over what it describes as a renewed setback in its efforts to secure financial clearance and recruitment into the health sector. According to the group, despite repeated assurances from government officials—including commitments from the Ministry of Health—they have once again been left out of the 2026 national budget. Speaking to newseyegh.com, the General Secretary of the Coalition, Ankomah Isaac, said members had been hopeful that this year’s budget would finally address their longstanding concerns. He explained that the Coalition had engaged several authorities over the past months and had…
The Acting Minister for Defence, Hon. Cassiel Atto Forson, has expressed concern over what he describes as a recurring pattern of financial irregularities in some government ministries, attributing the trend largely to the absence of functional audit committees. According to him, these gaps in oversight have directly contributed to cases of misappropriation and the loss of public funds that could otherwise have been used to improve national security and other critical services. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly constituted Audit Committee for the Ministry of Defence, Hon. Forson highlighted examples cited in the Auditor-General’s report to illustrate the seriousness…
The Majority Chief Whip, Hon. Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has called on the Minority in Parliament to “hit the ground running” by moving their campaign efforts to the Kpandai Constituency instead of continually criticizing the court ruling that declared the seat vacant. Speaking in response to persistent objections raised by the Minority, Hon. Dafeamekpor emphasized that the judgment delivered by the Tamale High Court—regarding the NDC’s election petition challenging the 2024 parliamentary results—should not be a basis for attacks on the judiciary. He stressed that the ruling is now a matter of law, and the Minority should redirect their energy toward…
The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has raised strong concerns in Parliament over what he describes as the persistent and unjustified delay by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, in briefing the House on the government’s efforts against illegal mining (galamsey). Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Annoh-Dompreh said the Minister’s continued absence contradicts assurances earlier given by the Majority Leader and commitments made during the Business Committee meeting. He noted that the Minister was expected to appear before the House this week, yet no such briefing has taken…
The Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Patricia Appiagyei, has strongly condemned the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for referring the Minority Leader, Hon. Alex Afenyo-Markin, to the Privileges Committee. According to her, the Minority Caucus vehemently rejects the Speaker’s decision, describing it as not only unjustified but also a clear abuse of due process. Hon. Appiagyei argued that the move to haul the Minority Leader before the committee amounts to an affront to natural justice, insisting that the Speaker acted in a manner that undermines established parliamentary conventions and fairness. She emphasized that the Minority Caucus views the referral as…
The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Assafuah, has raised serious concerns over the government’s decision to purchase 6.6 million packs of sanitary pads at a total cost of GH₵292 million for distribution to students, as captured in Appendix 4(a) of the 2026 Budget Statement. According to Assafuah, the figures provided in the budget suggest that each pack of sanitary pads was procured at approximately GH₵44.00. He argued that this unit cost is unusually high, particularly when compared to public statements made by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ato Forson. The minister had earlier indicated in a television interview…