Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring NPP Communications Officer, has questioned what he describes as selective handling of criminal cases by the judiciary, arguing that recent developments have deepened concerns about fairness in justice administration. He cited concerns about selective justice in relation to cases involving Chairman Wontumi and former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedinam Tamakloe, and said he wrote to the Chief Justice expressing concerns about the judiciary's closeness to the Executive.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring NPP Communications Officer, defended the party's planned August 6 protest, accusing the judiciary of becoming too close to the executive and warning that public confidence in the justice system is being eroded. He cited concerns over selective application of justice and said he had written to the Chief Justice about the judiciary's relationship with the government.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The IMF has advised the government to ensure state-owned enterprise board appointments are merit-based and financial statements submitted timely, warning that SOEs remain loss-making in aggregate with increasing liabilities pressuring the central government. The fund also called for a strategic review of the SOE portfolio, improved tax compliance and revenue administration, and stronger public financial management systems.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP has called on the government to provide updates on progress in fighting illegal mining and investigating a military helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two cabinet ministers, a year ago. The party says the most meaningful way to honour the victims is through tangible progress in the anti-galamsey campaign.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP parliamentary caucus plans to protest what members describe as selective justice administration in politically sensitive cases. NPP communications team member Dennis Miracles Aboagye called for the judiciary to remain independent of political influence, expressing concern about what he described as a close relationship between the judiciary and the Executive.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring NPP Communications Officer, has alleged that Ghana's judiciary is becoming "too close" to the Executive and undermining public confidence in the justice system. He cited concerns over judicial independence and selective justice as reasons for the NPP's planned demonstration, and said he had written to the Chief Justice expressing worry about the judiciary's relationship with the executive.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says he will publicly declare any presidential ambition when the appropriate time arrives, but refuses to rule out contesting for the presidency, arguing that timing is crucial in declaring political intentions.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP official argued that President Mahama's GH¢2 reduction in diesel prices offers little meaningful relief because fuel remains more expensive than when the current administration took office, and transport fares and goods costs remain high.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has stated that former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu remains in prison custody despite the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge her. The Attorney-General has applied for a stay of execution of the judgment, with the application scheduled to be heard on August 16.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the IMF, Ghana could achieve its debt anchor by 2034 even if the primary surplus target is relaxed from 1.5% to 0.5% of GDP starting in 2027, provided consolidation is supported by credible reforms and safeguards in the fiscal space framework.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, speaking at a UGCC Founding Day commemoration in Axim, called for Ghana's democracy to embody the movement's foundational principles—respect for the individual, government under law, and freedom from fear and persecution—extending beyond elections to include free speech, conscience, enterprise, and equal justice for all.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC national chairman says the party will address challenges from recent branch elections within two weeks, then proceed with constituency elections in October, regional elections in November, and national elections in December.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has rejected criticism of the government's spending levels, saying funds will be released once work is properly completed and procurement processes are finished. He argued that the GH¢6 billion spent by mid-year is not insignificant and that payments will increase as projects progress and completion certificates are issued.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says the NDC administration has stabilised key areas of the economy, controlling cedi depreciation and inflation, and has laid the foundation for job creation and economic growth.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says the party will have little difficulty retaining power in the next general election if the government maintains its current pace of work, citing economic stabilisation—particularly control of cedi depreciation and inflation—as key achievements that give him confidence.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, absent from public view for two months since departing June 7, has reshuffled senior military staff including promoting the head of the Presidential Guard to brigadier general and replacing commanders in four of five joint military regions. The 93-year-old leader's prolonged overseas stay has fuelled speculation about his health and ability to govern, though his government spokesman stated the president is alive and will return soon.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Bola Tinubu has approved military salary increases of up to 80%, effective September 1, aimed at boosting troop welfare as Nigeria faces insurgency, banditry, and kidnappings. The new pay structure will increase the armed forces' annual wage bill to 924 billion naira from 660 billion naira.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah defended his leadership style, saying difficult decisions cannot be avoided even if they cause short-term hurt, and justified publicly explaining the controversial reshuffling of the party's parliamentary leadership that replaced Haruna Iddrisu as Minority Leader with Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, says he has no regrets over the party's reshuffle of parliamentary leadership ahead of the 2024 general election, which saw Haruna Iddrisu replaced as Minority Leader by Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak removed as Minority Chief Whip. Asiedu Nketiah insists the decision was correct despite the controversy it generated, stating that he stands by the truth of the circumstances surrounding it.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, NDC National Chairman, has dismissed suggestions that his relationship with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak suffered following his public explanation of the party's opposition frontbench reshuffle. He insisted the three remain close allies with no lingering bitterness, and stood by his earlier remarks about the controversial reshuffle.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice President joined government officials and religious leaders at a maiden annual public lecture in honour of late Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, with speakers calling for selfless leadership in public service and action on Accra's worsening flood situation. The event, themed "Selfless Leadership in Public Service: Lessons from the Life and Legacy of the Late Dr Omane Boamah," celebrated his contributions to national development and institutional strengthening.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The International Monetary Fund says Ghana can adopt a more flexible fiscal path from 2027, reducing its primary fiscal surplus target from 1.5% to 0.5% of GDP to allow increased development spending while maintaining its goal of reducing public debt to 45% of GDP by 2034. The adjustment depends on Ghana continuing structural reforms to strengthen revenue mobilisation and public financial management.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Michigan Democrats are in a tight battle for the party's Senate nomination in a seat the party views as pivotal to retaking the upper chamber in November's midterms. Left-wing insurgent Abdul El-Sayed is slightly ahead of establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens with more than 90% of votes counted, with the primary underscoring party divisions over ties to Israel and grassroots frustration with Washington.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP Communications Team member has criticised the government for fast-tracking the proposed Cocoa Protection Bill without broader stakeholder consultation, arguing that cocoa farmers and industry players were excluded from its development and that some provisions are too harsh, including prison terms of 10–20 years for unlawful farm conversion.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the opposition NPP and seeking re-election, has been conferred the honorary title of Nene Korle I by the party's Dangme constituency executives, which he described as a rare honour accepted with deep humility.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says discussions on presidential term limits should centre on Ghana's constitutional restrictions rather than whether President Mahama seeks a third term, arguing the issue is about democratic stability and power alternation established in the 1992 Constitution.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority has questioned how the government will finance a GH¢2 diesel price reduction, calling for clarity on which fuel margins, levies or taxes will be reduced and demanding disclosure of revenue implications and whether the measure was factored into the 2026 Budget.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has challenged the government's GH¢2 per litre diesel price reduction, demanding clarity on its financing and questioning its relationship to the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill passed by Parliament. The NPP acknowledged fuel price hardship but stated the cut only cushions part of recent increases and does not return prices to levels from eighteen months ago.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Asiedu Nketia says the party is prepared to work with Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa despite previously calling for her removal, citing changes within the Commission that have reduced her influence.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP's Energy Committee Ranking Member George Kwame Aboagye described the government's two-cedi diesel relief as a temporary measure that does not return fuel prices to January 2025 levels and argued consumers have already paid higher costs through petroleum levies. He stated that even with the full two-cedi reduction, diesel prices would remain about 11.4 per cent higher than January 2025 levels.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has described the government's proposal on MMDCE elections as a "middle way" between those opposed to any contest and those wanting completely open elections. He stated the proposal is not being forced on anyone and will be subject to parliamentary debate.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has dismissed suggestions that his recent thank-you tour was a campaign for a 2028 presidential bid, saying it was instead to resolve grievances within the party and rein in disgruntled members over appointments and recruitment issues.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Finance Committee Dr Gideon Boako cited an IMF assessment to argue that Ghana must move beyond macroeconomic stabilisation towards structural transformation, noting the fund identified vulnerabilities including gold export dependence, low mining revenues, illegal mining, Bank of Ghana weaknesses, and energy sector fiscal risks.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the NDC, says the Supreme Court's decision to abolish the delegate system for selecting presidential and parliamentary candidates aligns with an initiative he introduced within the NDC twelve years ago to democratise the party's internal electoral process. He noted that the NDC had previously adopted a similar approach during its 2014 internal elections.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia says the party must comply with the Supreme Court's ruling directing political parties to replace the delegate system with a one-member-one-vote process, arguing the NDC implemented a similar system in 2014 and can adapt to the one-year deadline.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority will introduce a system allowing motorists to legally display temporary celebratory messages such as "Just Married" and "Called to the Bar" on their vehicles for a limited period, replacing the current unauthorised practice of writing such messages on number plates.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia says he cautioned the New Patriotic Party against adopting a top-down approach to its internal elections, warning that defeated presidential aspirants and supporters tend to break into factions after contests. He argues that bottom-up electoral processes with stronger grassroots involvement are necessary for parties to maintain unity after flagbearer elections.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority will introduce a six-month temporary sticker for newly imported vehicles not yet registered, aimed at tightening compliance with registration laws. The non-renewable sticker will display vehicle type, colour, and expiry date, and will be implemented starting with a pilot in August.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has called on the Mahama administration to fully brief Parliament on Ghana's new IMF engagement, arguing that the absence of fresh financing under the Policy Coordination Instrument does not absolve government of its responsibility to ensure transparency and parliamentary scrutiny of the arrangement.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Judicial Service honoured past and present staff of the Supreme Court of Ghana at a Dinner and Awards Night marking the Court's 150th anniversary, with President Mahama and other dignitaries in attendance. Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie said the anniversary offered an opportunity to celebrate the institution's legacy and recognise those whose dedication had sustained justice delivery.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nyesom Wike, Federal Capital Territory Minister, announced plans to ban commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Napep) in selected parts of Abuja's city centre, citing security concerns and intelligence linking operators to criminal activities and banditry. Security agencies have been tasked with mapping high-risk zones where operations will be prohibited.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe on 30 July 2026 has sparked wider debate about prosecutorial discretion, the Attorney-General's relationship with appellate courts, and consistency in politically sensitive cases.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Political analyst Dr Kwame Asah-Asante says the Supreme Court's decision to scrap the delegate system for internal political party elections could help address the growing influence of money in party politics. He supports the ruling as an opportunity to improve Ghana's democratic processes, though he acknowledges implementation challenges around financing wider internal elections.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Felix Kwakye Ofosu has dismissed the third-term debate surrounding President John Dramani Mahama as political propaganda by the NPP, asserting that there has never been uncertainty about Ghana's constitutional provisions on presidential term limits or Mahama's position, which he says the President has consistently stated he will not seek.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana Shippers' Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has criticised the NPP's planned "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration as a face-saving tactic by party leadership, arguing that Ghana's democracy remains strong and does not require such a protest.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Amnesty International Ghana has called on Parliament to urgently reintroduce and pass the Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill, citing persistent violence, discrimination and social exclusion faced by alleged witches, particularly older and vulnerable women, in the absence of specific legal protection.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for politician Sammy Gyamfi have issued a legal notice dismissing allegations linking him to an alleged GH¢200 million financial impropriety involving the Ghana Gold Board, stating their client has never known or worked with the individual named in the claims.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has rejected the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the delegate system for internal party elections, arguing it imposes financial burden on parties and strengthens the case for state funding of political parties. Party Director of Elections Evans Nimako said the delegate system is integral to Ghana's democratic architecture and party building.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
African trade union leaders and climate negotiators met in Nairobi for a summit to shape a unified continental position on energy sovereignty and green industrialisation ahead of COP31. Labour movement representatives called for energy to be treated as a public good under democratic control rather than as a market commodity, and warned against Africa exporting raw critical minerals while importing expensive finished products.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson thanked investors who participated in a government engagement, saying their confidence in Ghana's economic recovery is "humbling and encouraging" and reflects growing trust in the government's economic management. He assured investors the government remains committed to implementing policies to sustain economic recovery and restore macroeconomic stability.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The People's National Party announced it will participate in a New Patriotic Party demonstration in defence of democracy and the rule of law. The PNP cited concerns over what it described as selective justice, saying allegations involving opposition figures appear to be pursued more aggressively than similar allegations involving individuals linked to the governing party, and raised concerns about intimidation of women exercising free expression.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Director of Elections Evans Nimako has argued that Ghana should enforce existing electoral laws against bribery and vote-buying rather than abolishing the delegate system following a Supreme Court ruling. He contended that Ghana already has adequate legal provisions to address electoral offences under the Representation of the People Law, and that the challenge is enforcement rather than the need to dismantle the delegate system.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has warned that the Supreme Court's decision striking down the delegate system for internal party elections will significantly increase the cost of organising party primaries. The party's Director of Elections said the judgment would require political parties to organise larger-scale internal elections, making the process far more expensive than under the delegate system.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for politician and lawyer Sammy Gyamfi have issued a legal notice demanding the immediate cessation of allegations linking their client to a purported GH¢200 million financial impropriety involving the Ghana Gold Board. The notice, issued on Wednesday, August 5, followed claims on media platforms alleging that someone identified as Dominic Bonsu absconded with GH¢200 million belonging to GoldBod while allegedly being Gyamfi's personal bodyguard; the lawyers rejected the allegations as false, malicious and reckless.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ohio Republican Max Miller, who is facing abuse allegations from his ex-wife Emily Moreno and her father, Republican Senator Bernie Moreno, has vowed not to quit his re-election bid. Miller denies the allegations, which include claims he threw his ex-wife against a wall and held a gun to her head, and says he is open to an ethics investigation.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana political science lecturer cautioned against third-term presidential agendas, citing negative experiences in Algeria, Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Malawi and Namibia where such extensions have created democratic tensions. While individuals have the constitutional right to seek court interpretation, he argued Ghana must learn from other African countries' experiences to protect its democratic stability.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has rejected the NDC's claim that it manufactured the debate over President Mahama's eligibility to seek a third term, with the NPP Director of Communications saying the party should not be blamed for a matter before the Supreme Court for constitutional interpretation.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers representing Abdul-Hanan Wahab and former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene have petitioned the Chief Justice against allowing their criminal trials to proceed during the judicial legal vacation, arguing the practice departs from established procedure and that the trials had not commenced before the vacation began.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has accused the New Patriotic Party of deliberately promoting claims that President John Mahama seeks a third term as a strategy to divide the NDC and revive the opposition party. Gbande dismissed the claims as baseless, stating the narrative is an NPP creation and that any discussion relates to an intellectual and legal debate over constitutional interpretation, not a pursuit of a third presidential term.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service and Ministry of Education are among 254 public institutions fined GH₵20,000 each by the Right to Information Commission for failing to submit 2025 annual reports. Both are repeat offenders; the Ministry of Education has faced four penalties and the Police Service three since 2020.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced an official timetable for its 2026 Constituency, Regional and National Executive Elections ahead of the 2028 General Elections. The roadmap, approved by the party's Functional Executive Committee, covers nomination, vetting, appeals and balloting at all levels, with constituency elections beginning in September 2026.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Right to Information Commission has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢20,000 on 254 public institutions, including the Ghana Police Service, all five teaching hospitals, major public universities, and security agencies, for failing to submit their 2025 Right to Information annual reports as required by law.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has inaugurated the General Assembly of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO, the country's highest decision-making body for guiding national engagement with UNESCO, as part of implementing the Ghana Commission for UNESCO Act 2023. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu highlighted the Assembly's role in the Commission's governance and noted members may represent Ghana at international engagements including meetings at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's National Organiser said the party chose August 6 for its planned demonstration before becoming aware of the first anniversary of a helicopter crash that killed eight people, and accused the NDC of applying double standards by raising concerns about the timing while government activities have continued after other national tragedies.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC's Deputy Director of IT and Elections has criticized the NPP for scheduling a demonstration on August 6, which coincides with the first anniversary of a helicopter crash that killed eight people, saying the timing shows insensitivity to national tragedy even if the party has the constitutional right to protest.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President and CEO of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, has been appointed to Ghana's Joint National-United Nations Steering Committee, the country's highest strategic oversight body for guiding the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework covering 2027–2030.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa's foreign minister is pushing for new rules and transparency requirements on former heads of state making foreign trips, following ex-President Jacob Zuma's controversial visit to India where he met businessman Ajay Gupta, allegedly at the centre of a state capture scandal.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has directed all campaign aspirants in Greater Accra to suspend activities on August 5 and 6 to mobilize supporters for a "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration scheduled for August 6, 2026, which is set to begin at 5:00 a.m. at the Supreme Court in Accra.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Shippers' Authority said Ghana's democracy is "thriving" and dismissed attempts to bus people to demonstrations presenting democracy as under attack as a "useless face-saving tactic" by leaders facing legitimacy deficits. The statement followed the NPP's announcement of a planned demonstration on Thursday themed "democracy under siege."
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu dismissed allegations that the NDC government influenced the acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe, stating the government was not in office when she left Ghana and that the Court of Appeal had constitutional authority to review High Court judgments.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says the NDC was the first political party in Ghana to adopt universal member suffrage for its presidential primaries in 2014. He distinguished between internal leadership elections, which are unaffected by a recent Supreme Court ruling, and presidential and parliamentary primaries, which the court determined should be made as democratic as possible because candidates could eventually hold national office.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, says his relationship with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak remains strong despite recent reshuffling decisions. He stated that his public comments about the reshuffle were truthful and clarified there is no personal hostility between them, noting he continues to communicate regularly with both ministers.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party has questioned the government's planned GH¢2 per litre reduction in diesel prices, arguing the measure is temporary and does not fully offset fuel price increases over the past year and a half. The NPP also criticised the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, saying the GH¢1 levy imposed in June 2025 remains in force while diesel relief does not extend to petrol prices.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The NPP has confirmed its planned "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration will go ahead on August 6, 2026, despite a government national memorial ceremony scheduled for the same day. The party says the protest is a response to what it describes as politically motivated persecution and selective application of justice under the current administration.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed Ghana's support for Jamaica's planned petition to King Charles III on slavery reparations during an official visit, emphasizing shared African-Caribbean history and the need for reparatory justice through truth, accountability, reconciliation and healing.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →