President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the urgent need for African nations to assert full control over their natural resources in order to unlock the continent’s true economic potential. Speaking as the Guest of Honour at the 3rd African Association of Accountants General Conference, held at the Accra International Conference Centre, the President stressed that Africa’s long-term development depends on strengthening sovereignty over resource extraction and ensuring greater value addition within the continent. Addressing an audience of more than 2,000 public finance professionals, innovators, and experts in digital governance and artificial intelligence, President Mahama highlighted the establishment of the Ghana…
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The University of Ghana has announced that it is reviewing the conduct of two of its senior academics following a widely circulated video showing a confrontation during a media appearance. The incident involved Professor Ransford Gyampo and Dr. George Domfeh, both Senior Members of the University, during a panel discussion on The Key Points, a current affairs programme aired on TV3 on Saturday, 15th November 2025. The video captured a discussion that quickly escalated into a personal and heated exchange between the two scholars, sparking significant attention on social media and among the public. The nature of the confrontation raised concerns…
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase/Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has cautioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) against celebrating what he described as the “temporary and fragile achievements” of the current government, noting that a closer examination reveals a struggling economy. Speaking during his contribution to the debate on the 2026 budget, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah highlighted serious concerns regarding government revenue. He noted, “The government is falling short of its revenue targets. This year alone, revenue has underperformed by approximately GHC 19 billion.” He further explained that the shortfall has forced the government to make tough decisions on spending, stating that…
Lead sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill and Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of exploiting the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill for political gain. Speaking in an interview with newseyegh.com, the MP alleged that former President John Dramani Mahama has been inconsistent in his responses to religious leaders regarding his stance on the bill. “President Mahama gives different answers depending on who is asking him,” Rev. Ntim Fordjour claimed. “When pastors meet him, he tells them one thing, but in public, he says something else. This inconsistency…
The Adontenhene of the Kwahu Traditional Area and Chief of Abetifi, Akyemfour Asiedu Agyemang III, has issued a firm caution to individuals believed to be behind the recent attack on the Kwahu Abene Chief’s Palace. Speaking at a press conference held in Abetifi, Akyemfour condemned the incident and expressed deep concern over the treatment of the Queen Mother, Nana Adwoa Gyemfua III, and the Kwahuhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III, during the disturbances. According to the Adontenhene, the events at Abene were not only an affront to the traditional leadership but also a direct attack on the dignity and heritage of…
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has sounded a strong warning over Ghana’s deteriorating sanitation situation, revealing alarming statistics that highlight the country’s struggle to meet basic hygiene standards. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement to mark the 2025 World Toilet Day, he disclosed that Ghana loses more than $500 million every year due to poor sanitation management—an economic burden he described as both avoidable and unacceptable. According to the Minister, the country’s sanitation challenges are compounded by inadequate access to household toilet facilities. “Only 25 percent of households in Ghana have access to improved,…
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Governs Kwame Agbodza, has given firm assurance that government is taking concrete steps to return the contractor to site on the Agona Swedru–Ehyiem road project in the Central Region. The project, which has been on hold for several months, has become a major concern for residents and commuters who rely heavily on the route for economic and social activities. Speaking during an engagement with stakeholders, Hon. Agbodza explained that the rehabilitation works, awarded on April 1, 2024, were initially progressing steadily before funding challenges halted the project. The contract was expected to cover…
The Ranking Member on the Committee on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs, Hon. Isaac Yaw Opoku, has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the GH₵2.2 billion allocated to the agricultural sector in the 2026 budget, arguing that the amount is insufficient to address the country’s pressing agricultural needs. Speaking to Ohenenana Kwame Amo on Peace FM’s midday news, the Offinso South MP expressed concern over both the size of the allocation and the likelihood of its full release. He described the budget as a “killer ntua” that offers limited hope for real progress in the sector. “Even with the GH₵2.2 billion allocation,…
The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Dr. Joseph Whittal, has called on the government and policy makers to rely on credible national data—particularly findings from the Governance Series Wave Reports—and to prioritize citizen participation in policy formulation as a means of effectively tackling bribery and corruption in the country. Delivering his opening remarks as Chairperson of the African Statistics Day 2025 celebration and the launch of the Governance Series Wave 2 Report, Dr. Whittal stressed that Sustainable Development Goal 16 remains central to Ghana’s governance reform agenda. According to him, “SDG 16 seeks to…
The Denkyembour District office of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) in the Eastern Region has called on miners operating in the Akwatin area to reclaim lands destroyed by their activities to help prevent recurrent flooding in the district. The appeal was made during the commemoration of International Disaster Day held at Akyem Takorase. Speaking to the media, the Denkyembour District NADMO Director, Mrs. Mary Fudam, highlighted the growing threat that abandoned mining pits and degraded lands pose to communities in the area. She explained that one of the most persistent disasters the district faces is flooding, which is often…