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Ghana's security and law enforcement agency holding remanded suspects; involved in custody of individuals facing various criminal allegations.
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The Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) last week arrested four individuals linked to Power Distribution Services (PDS) over the suspected transfer of funds believed to belong to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Minister of State in charge of Communications, Felix Ofosu …
4 individuals linked to PDS arrested over suspected ECG funds transfer — Kwakye OfosuJoy Online
… Mantey made the remarks at the opening of a Training of Trainers workshop on illicit tobacco trade held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Bureau of National Intelligence Training School. …
Illicit tobacco trade threatens public health, drains revenue – NACOC boss warnsAttorney General Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine says Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) has completed investigations into 34 cases, with preliminary findings made and several cases being prepared for filing in court. He stated that prosecutions will begin soon and that investigations are being conducted carefully to ensure they are not political persecution.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Attorney General Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine says Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) has completed investigations into 34 cases, with preliminary findings made and several cases being prepared for filing in court. He stated that prosecutions will begin soon and that investigations are being conducted carefully to ensure they are not political persecution.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, appointing Major General (Rtd.) William Ayamdo as Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Operations, with former National Security Coordinator Yaw Donkor reassigned to the Office of the National Security Advisor as Director of Intelligence and Research.
11 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 →
A newly constituted Court of Appeal panel convened on short notice to hear the Attorney-General's application for a stay of execution in the Sedina Tamakloe Attionu case failed to reach a decision, leaving the former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer in prison as the courts head into a two-month vacation. The judges could not agree on a ruling and the court indicated it will seek a warrant from the Chief Justice to sit during the legal vacation.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth leaders and the chief of Salman in the Ellembelle District have dismissed allegations against Adamus Mining Company as false and misleading, claiming the misinformation is spread by individuals linked to illegal mining (galamsey) operations. They assert the company operates within Ghana's legal framework and engages in responsible mining and community development initiatives.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary minority has called on the Attorney General to brief Parliament on the arrest, detention, and bail conditions of NPP Director of Communications Dennis Miracles Aboagye by the Economic and Organised Crime Office, which the minority leader characterised as a "Rambo style" arrest and a threat to democracy.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab have petitioned the Attorney-General demanding the return of his passport, mobile phones, and cash totalling £6,700 and GH¢2,750 seized by the Economic and Organised Crime Office after his arrest at Accra International Airport on 4th July 2026.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, acting as lawyer for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has condemned his client's arrest at Accra International Airport on Saturday night despite securing High Court permission to travel to the United Kingdom. The current Deputy Attorney-General said the arrest followed intelligence of alleged attempts to withdraw from a frozen account, but Dame insists he never prevented citizens from travelling during his tenure as AG.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Ministry has overhauled its firearm licensing system to require mandatory mental health assessments, drug screening, and structured training before applicants can obtain or renew gun licenses. Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak announced the reforms as a effort to close gaps in the current system and improve public safety.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A prosecution witness in the trial of former NSA Deputy Director-General Gifty Oware-Mensah admitted under cross-examination that he has no evidence to support claims that the accused used his Ghana Card to register a company. The witness also acknowledged not knowing when the company in question, Blocks of Life Consult Limited, was incorporated, and could not respond when defence counsel established the company was registered in April 2016, before the witness obtained his Ghana Card in 2020.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Strategic leadership expert Dr. Victor Abbey launched his book "Intelligence Service Leadership in a VUCA World" at the British Council Auditorium in Accra, addressing senior government officials, security chiefs, and policy experts. The publication examines leadership development, ethical governance, and technological integration in intelligence services amid volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An Accra High Court has granted the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), permission to travel to the United Kingdom to pursue a master's programme at the University of Aberdeen, with a directive to return to Ghana by June 30, 2026, and re-deposit his passport at the court registry.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NuGhana Expat Center and African Chamber of Content Producers organised a Diaspora Safety and Justice Dialogue to address complaints from diasporans about land scams, business fraud, and extortion in Ghana, warning that unaddressed concerns could damage Ghana's reputation.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) has expressed surprise at a court decision to remand him in BNI custody, saying he was not allowed to respond to concerns informing the ruling and questioning the court's conclusion that his release on bail could result in further offences.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NuGhana International Expat Center is preparing to launch the "AfroTango Platform" to help diasporans integrate in Ghana and across Africa by providing orientation, vetted service referrals, and community support. The organization has also submitted a proposal to President Mahama for a specialized Diaspora Protection and Human Capital Task Force to protect diasporans from fraud and exploitation while enabling the country to benefit from their expertise and investments.
25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni expresses disappointment with President John Mahama's second term, saying that opposition figures and critics are being harassed under Ghana's publishing false news law, comparing the atmosphere to a military regime and contrasting it with the media freedom Mahama allowed during his first presidency.
22 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Accra High Court granted NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties after eight days in BNI custody over social media comments about a Circuit Court judge. Paul Twum-Barimah hailed the decision as a victory for constitutional rights and freedom of expression.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A High Court will determine a bail application for Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), who has been remanded into BNI custody over allegations of publication of false news and offensive conduct. Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, leading his legal team, opposed the State's request for adjournment, arguing the application was properly served and the accused's rights and health are in issue.
21 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Accra High Court has granted bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties to Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, who had been remanded into BNI custody over allegations of spreading false news. The NPP criticised the handling of the case, including the transfer between courts, and alleged political intimidation.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manasseh Azure Awuni, who praised Mahama's tolerance of free expression during his first term, expresses shame at what he describes as current harassment of opposition NPP members and others under Ghana's false news law, saying the government's actions contradict Mahama's reputation as a friend of media freedom.
21 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 →
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 →
The New Patriotic Party has petitioned Ghana's diplomatic community alleging that the Mahama administration is weaponising state institutions against political opponents, journalists, and critics, warning that the country is returning to a "culture of silence" through fear and politically motivated prosecutions.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, counsel for NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), has alleged that his client's health is worsening significantly while in custody of the Bureau of National Intelligence since May 13, and that lawyers have been denied access to him. Oppong Nkrumah said Abronye DC was already unwell and had recently travelled for medical treatment abroad, but his condition has deteriorated further.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) and other opposition members, calling it a "profound constitutional wrong" and describing the arrest and prosecution for public speech as political persecution rather than justice.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
David Essandoh, the Agona West Constituency Organiser of the NPP, was arrested by armed men in police garb, allegedly in reaction to a social media post claiming "dumsor is back." NPP officials have condemned the arrest as political intimidation and suppression of free speech.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The North East Regional Minister outlined significant progress in infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, security, and economic growth over the past 16 months. The region received security vehicles including three armoured vehicles, initiated 85 educational infrastructure projects, and constructed or rehabilitated 31 health facilities.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bureau of National Intelligence arrested four individuals affiliated with Power Distribution Services over the suspected transfer of large sums of money believed to belong to the Electricity Company of Ghana, according to the Minister of State in charge of Communications. The individuals have since been granted bail while investigations continue.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission Director-General has warned that illegal tobacco products deprive the state of billions in tax revenue annually, expose consumers to unsafe unregulated goods, and fuel organised crime. A week-long training workshop launched April 27, 2026, aims to strengthen frontline officers' capacity to detect and combat illicit tobacco trafficking at Ghana's entry and exit points.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →