Kow Essuman, former Legal Advisor to President Akufo-Addo, disputes the Deputy Attorney-General's assertion that funds in the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund "Sky Train" case cannot be located, stating that audited financial statements, board minutes, and supporting records clearly document how the money was handled within GIIF.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lagos lawmaker Desmond Elliot has denied masterminding the impeachment of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa in 2025, saying he was outside Nigeria when it occurred and only signed the impeachment document after returning. Elliot's denial follows allegations from President Tinubu's Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila that Elliot was among those behind the move.
20 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has endorsed calls for government appointees with presidential ambitions to eventually step aside if their political activities distract from governance, saying electoral fortunes will depend on performance rather than personalities.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has warned that early internal jostling within the NDC over succession to President John Mahama will mean little if the government fails to deliver for Ghanaians, arguing that the party's fate in 2028 will depend on its performance in office rather than on personalities seeking leadership.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) is delivering on its manifesto commitment, with prosecutions of former officials for corruption and abuse of office currently ongoing in court.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, has accused the NDC administration of being "a scam" that has failed Ghanaians, citing worsening economic conditions and public dissatisfaction. He called on the opposition Minority Caucus to intensify pressure on the government while positioning the NPP as a "Mighty Minority" ahead of the 2028 elections.
20 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will hold public lectures and commemorative events nationwide to mark the June 4, 2026 edition of its annual "NDC Month," with the theme "Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4, 1979 Uprising." The NDC General Secretary said the commemoration reflects on accountability, discipline, integrity, and social justice in governance.
20 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Koforidua High Court has issued an order restraining four Akropong Akuapim traditional leaders from organising or participating in any Awukudae celebration or related event on 20 May 2026 or on any other day in May 2026, following an application by the Inspector General of Police.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A senior researcher at CDD-Ghana cautions against broad attempts to criminalise speech, noting that Ghana's 2001 repeal of criminal libel laws was meant to limit circumstances for criminal sanctions, amid rising political tensions over the Mahama administration's alleged suppression of dissent and arrests of political opponents and critics.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A CDD-Ghana senior research officer says Ghana must carefully balance protection of free speech with concerns about accountability and security in the digital age, citing the rise of misinformation and harmful speech on digital platforms as complicating the debate around speech regulation.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the Okuapehemaa has cautioned former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo against an announced enstoolment as Mmrahene of Akuapem Traditional Area, citing unresolved legal and customary disputes surrounding the legitimacy of the chief presiding over the ceremony.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu rejected claims that the Mahama administration was secretly working to weaken or abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor, citing President Mahama's intervention to stop a parliamentary bill to scrap the office as proof of government support.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said Ghana may need constitutional reforms to secure the long-term future of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, denying claims that the Mahama administration is plotting to weaken or scrap the anti-corruption office. He attributed current legal battles involving the OSP to constitutional interpretation rather than political interference, and noted that President Mahama previously intervened to stop attempts by some members of the then Majority in Parliament to abolish the office.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has denied claims that the Mahama administration is secretly working to weaken or scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor, insisting that President Mahama fully supports the anti-corruption office and personally intervened last year to stop a parliamentary bill seeking to abolish it.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament Speaker Alban Sumana Bagbin has called on African legislators to strengthen efforts against corruption, warning that the continent loses an estimated $88.6 billion annually through illicit financial flows—about 3.7 per cent of Africa's GDP—resources that could fund health, education, infrastructure and social protection. He cited misuse of artificial intelligence, digital technologies, cybercrime and transnational financial crimes as emerging threats, while noting that Ghana, Rwanda, Botswana, Seychelles and Mauritius have made notable progress.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Attorney-General Dominic Ayine has defended the government's position on free speech, stating that while Ghana's Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, such rights must be exercised responsibly and within legal limits, particularly regarding public order and national security. He rejected the Minority's claims that the government is suppressing free speech, arguing that the government must act when individuals use public platforms to incite division or violence.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Attorney-General Dominic Ayine has dismissed threats by the opposition NPP to make the country "ungovernable", stating the government will respect democratic freedoms and continue its anti-corruption prosecutions. The dispute arose after the NPP's National Youth Organiser warned of "drastic steps" if alleged harassment of party members did not cease.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Massie, a Republican congressman from Kentucky critical of Donald Trump, was defeated in the primary race on Tuesday by Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein, who is heading towards a 55% share of the vote. Massie's defeat is the latest in what the article describes as a multi-figure casualty count from Trump's retribution effort against critics within the Republican party.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission called for stronger coordination, sustainable financing, and institutional accountability to advance Ghana's human capital development agenda, describing it as essential infrastructure for national transformation.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has framed Ghana's development strategy as a "reboot" toward genuine sovereignty, identifying "triple dependency"—reliance on external actors for security, donors for health and education, and mineral suppliers with minimal value capture—as the main threat to continental independence. He has called for a return to Nkrumah's non-alignment approach to enable resource processing, job creation, and Africa-wide influence.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission is conducting stakeholder engagement on its draft 2025 National Annual Progress Report, the final assessment under Ghana's 2022–2025 Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework. Officials described the report as a critical accountability tool for tracking development progress and monitoring commitments across national, regional, continental and global frameworks.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Finance Minister Stephen Amoah says Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson is performing well, but the NDC government cannot yet be said to have outperformed the previous NPP administration. Amoah argued that the current government inherited an economy already undergoing recovery under an IMF-supported programme initiated by the former Akufo-Addo administration.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin disclosed that Africa loses approximately $88.6 billion annually to corruption and illicit financial flows, representing nearly 3.7 percent of the continent's GDP. Addressing the Second Executive Board Meeting of the African Parliamentarians' Network Against Corruption in Kigali, Bagbin warned that corruption undermines democratic governance and weakens institutions.
20 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has alleged that detained NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) is being denied lawyer access while in BNI custody, and that his health is deteriorating significantly. Nkrumah condemned what he described as attempts to isolate the politician and accused authorities of delays in legal proceedings.
20 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana has ended its IMF emergency bailout program (ECF loan arrangement) but remains in the IMF system under a new "Policy Coordination Instrument" that involves IMF policy review without new bailout cash. The country still owes approximately $2.8 billion by early 2026 from the $3 billion facility and has moved from "IMF borrower under rescue" to "IMF policy partner under monitoring."
20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Two Capitol and Metropolitan police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, filed a lawsuit seeking to halt President Trump's $1.8 billion fund created by the Justice Department to compensate victims of political "weaponisation" following Trump's tax-return lawsuit settlement with the IRS.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has rejected Ghana's decision to seek an IMF Policy Coordination Instrument, arguing it represents "structural adjustment by another name" that would impose policy conditionalities limiting Ghana's fiscal independence. The organization instead recommends domestic reforms including formalizing the economy, tackling illicit financial flows, and investing in productive sectors.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament reconvened on Thursday, May 21, with a legislative agenda covering transport (Maritime and Related Offences Bill, Road Traffic Regulations), energy (National Petroleum Authority review, private sector electricity distribution participation, Nuclear Power Corporation Bill 2026, Renewable Energy Authority establishment), security, justice, and governance reforms, according to the Majority Chief Whip.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Prosecutors have closed their case in the trial of the former CEO and Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund over a controversial "Sky Train" transaction involving a US$2 million payment made without necessary approvals. The accused have until June 8 to file a submission of no case; if the court rejects it, they must open their defence.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Members, branch executives and grassroots supporters of the NDC in Evalue Ajomoro Gwira Constituency have petitioned regional and national party leadership alleging intimidation, manipulation of delegates' lists, and interference in internal electoral processes by certain constituency and branch officials.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Base Movement Ghana has dissolved all existing positions in an internal reorganisation aimed at strengthening unity and operational efficiency, moving to a collective leadership model without fixed portfolios. The decision followed a strategic meeting where Jacob Osei Yeboah was appointed Chief Operations Coordinator to represent founder Dr Oti Bonsu on a nine-member steering committee.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on party members and Minority MPs to avoid internal divisions and attempts to remove legislators based on factional loyalties, assuring the caucus he will not support removing MPs who did not back him in internal contests. He stressed the party must remain united as it repositions itself as a credible government-in-waiting after the 2024 electoral defeat.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney General has closed its case against Solomon Asamoah and Prof Ameyaw Ekumfi, who face charges of causing financial loss to the state over an alleged $2 million Skytrain project disbursement without Board approval. The defence has indicated it will file a no-case submission arguing the prosecution has failed to establish the offences.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Cabinet has approved the National Defence University Bill, 2026, a joint initiative by the Ministries of Defence and Education that seeks to establish a single authority to award degrees, diplomas and certificates across all military training institutions in Ghana. If passed, the Bill would bring military institutions including the Ghana Military Academy, the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre under one academic structure.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Democratic Development's Director of Advocacy has expressed concern over a growing pattern of arrests connected to alleged free speech violations in Ghana, warning that such prosecutions could set a dangerous precedent affecting journalists, commentators, and ordinary citizens. His remarks follow the arrest of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe under charges of offensive conduct.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs, has criticized Parliament for delays exceeding a year in resolving matters referred to the Privileges Committee, including chaos at the Appointments Committee and cases involving individual lawmakers, saying the slow pace undermines public confidence and suggesting Parliament establish a dedicated office to monitor and follow up on disciplinary matters.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Flagbearer Mahamudu Bawumia has called on Minority Members of Parliament to intensify scrutiny of the government by demanding clear data, budgets, and implementation details for every policy claim, arguing that accountability should be driven by measurable results rather than broad political promises.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP 2028 flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has hailed the opposition Minority caucus in Parliament as the "last line of defence and glimmer of hope" for Ghanaians over the past 17 months, commending them for their accountability and policy scrutiny under opposition conditions.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has told the NPP's Minority caucus in Parliament to move beyond internal reflection following the party's 2024 electoral defeat and reposition itself as a disciplined force ready to govern again ahead of the 2029 general elections. He urged members to defend the party's previous social intervention programmes and ensure all parliamentary actions and public statements reinforce the perception that the NPP is prepared to return to government.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam claims the government's 24-hour economy secretariat has become ineffective because funds allocated for its operations have not been released, and argues the failure raises concerns about the government's commitment to the flagship policy.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has defended the digitalisation agenda of the previous NPP administration, crediting Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia's leadership for digitising passport applications, port operations, driver licensing, vehicle registration, and introducing the Ghana.Gov payment platform and digital E-Pharmacy to improve public service access and reduce bureaucratic delays.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has praised the NPP's digitalisation agenda under Mahamudu Bawumia, citing reforms including digitised passport applications, port operations, driver licensing, vehicle registration, motor insurance verification, and the Ghana.Gov payment platform as more effective than the current government's 24-hour economy initiative.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has criticized the government's 24-hour economy policy as a slogan without clear implementation, arguing that forcing public agencies to operate around the clock without additional staff and increased funding is fundamentally flawed and unrealistic given budget constraints.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called on Parliament to ensure the Asante Akyem North MP, arrested in the Netherlands in connection with FBI investigations, faces accountability if wrongdoing is established, and to avoid creating the impression it is shielding its members from the law.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwabena Boateng, MP for Ejisu, claims his support for Kennedy Agyapong in the NPP presidential primary has led to disaffection against him within the party, with certain individuals working to unseat him and manipulate the upcoming polling station elections. He alleges that party officials are ignoring constitution guidelines by using the Electoral Commission's voter register, which includes non-NPP members, and wrongly adopting a secret ballot for the elections.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Transport Minister announced that the Ministry of Finance has released the final tranche of funds to settle outstanding salary arrears owed to railway workers, with previous payments of four to five months' salaries made in December and two months ago following the railway sector's operational halt since 2023.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has protested the last-minute transfer of its regional chairman Kwame Baffoe's bail application from Criminal Court Two to General Jurisdiction Two, with party officials calling the move "mind-boggling" and suggesting it was deliberate judicial obstruction. Baffoe was remanded into custody by Circuit Court 9 over allegations of spreading false news.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Customers of collapsed financial institutions have threatened intensified protests if the government does not allocate compensation for their locked-up funds in the July mid-year budget review. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson said government lacks financial resources to settle the claims, prompting the Convener of the Aggrieved Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management to warn that affected customers will increase pressure through demonstrations and other lawful actions if their concerns continue to be ignored.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Aggrieved customers of collapsed fund management companies have expressed disappointment over government's failure to fulfil campaign promises to reimburse victims of the financial sector clean-up, with Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson suggesting the government lacks financial capacity to settle outstanding claims. The Convener of the Aggrieved Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management said customers expected government to provide a clear roadmap for payment after President Mahama pledged during the campaign that an NDC administration would settle all locked-up funds within its first year in office, but 16 months into the administration, customers say no meaningful progress has been made.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson told JoyNews he believes government has no responsibility to pay customers whose funds are locked in collapsed private financial institutions, and that the state does not have the money to do so. This contradicts President Mahama's 2024 election pledge to reimburse victims within the first year of the NDC administration.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney-General has closed its case against Solomon Asamoah and Prof Christopher Ameyaw-Ekumfi, who face charges for allegedly causing financial loss to the state by disbursing $2 million for the Skytrain project without board approval. Defence lawyers have indicated their intention to file a submission of no case application.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sixteen months after President Mahama promised to reimburse customers whose funds were locked up in collapsed financial institutions within one year of taking office, the commitment remains unfulfilled. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson recently questioned whether the state should assume responsibility for liabilities from privately managed financial institutions, casting doubt on the government's ability to honour the pledge.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Jinapor, Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, has criticised the continued detention of Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), warning that the criminal justice system must not be used to suppress political opposition or public commentary, and arguing that bail should not be used as a punitive measure.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP youth in Asante Mampong have expressed dissatisfaction with constituency executives and the MP over alleged irregularities in the internal election register, claiming eligible voters' names have been removed. Aspiring parliamentary candidate Richard Asare alleges the removal was a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise certain members, leading to internal elections being temporarily suspended and calls for regional executives to intervene.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wa West District's multidimensional poverty fell from 61.9% in 2021 to 24.0% in 2025, attributed by the NDC Constituency Chairman to the MP's targeted interventions including school fee payments, business support, and youth programs.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party's Deputy General Secretary has warned that security officers could be charged with murder if anything happens to the Bono Regional Chairman, Abronye DC, currently detained by the Bureau of National Intelligence. He expressed concern that Abronye, who underwent surgery and requires consistent medication, may not receive proper medical attention while in custody.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has filed suit in the Supreme Court seeking to invalidate provisions of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 and the Electronic Communications Act, 2008, arguing they unconstitutionally restrict freedom of speech and the press. He challenges Section 208(1), which criminalises publications likely to cause fear and alarm, and Section 208(2), which places the burden on the accused to prove accuracy of statements.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A government official recounts his first year working under President John Mahama, highlighting the President's grasp of public sector processes and the swift implementation of solutions, and noting that Mahama's Accra Reset Agenda has gained attention in the global health community.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Peace Council has expressed concern over rising political tensions following the arrest of political actors over comments alleged to have breached Ghana's laws, and called for restraint, responsible public discourse, and protection of democratic stability.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP Deputy General Secretary has called on the government to ensure arrests follow due process and are aimed at prosecution rather than persecution, warning against using heavy security during arrests or silencing dissent through intimidation.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has urged the NPP's Minority Members of Parliament to reposition the party as a credible alternative government as it prepares for the 2028 elections. He said the party must move beyond internal reflection and focus on rebuilding public confidence and convincing Ghanaians it is capable of governing.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Headmistress of Islamic Girls Senior High School told Parliament's Public Accounts Committee that Eric Nyarko, a former kitchen staff member, received a mistakenly processed salary after his resignation. When he refused to refund the wrongfully paid salary, claiming unpaid arrears from earlier service, the headmistress said she involved police, after which he sold his cow to repay the debt.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP General Secretary John Boadu has announced his intention to contest for the party's National Chairmanship ahead of upcoming national executive elections, telling the NPP Minority Caucus that experienced leadership is needed to protect the party's 87 parliamentary seats and reclaim constituencies lost to the NDC ahead of the 2028 general elections.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Immigration Service held a two-day training session for 40 officers in Accra to prepare for the nationwide rollout of Ghana's electronic visa system on May 25, 2026. The fully digital platform will allow foreign nationals to apply for and complete visa processes online, with officials emphasizing the importance of data protection, security, and responsible use of traveller information.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has accused the opposition NDC of orchestrating state-sponsored arrests and political persecution against NPP members, speaking at a meeting with minority MPs. He praised the minority caucus for standing as "the last line of defense and a glimmer of hope" over the past 17 months.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The High Court adjourned the hearing for Kwame Baffoe (Abronye)'s bail application after the state requested additional time to respond, leaving him in BNI custody. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticized the handling of the case, noting the state was served the bail application six days before the hearing yet still requested a delay.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The prosecution has closed its case against the former CEO and Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund, who are accused of illegally authorizing a US$2 million payment to a foreign company without board approval. The defense will file a submission of no case by June 8, with the judge's ruling on that submission determining whether the accused are acquitted or ordered to defend themselves.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →