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Bureau of National Intelligence

Also known as: BNI · Director of the BNI

Bureau of National Intelligence — investigative agency involved in government investigations and security operations, facing calls for parliamentary oversight of its investigative powers.

2026-04-282026-10-07
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    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 Ofosu
  3. April 2026

  4. Joy 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 warns
Politics

OccupyGhana warns EOCO, BNI against using investigations as punishment

The News

OccupyGhana has challenged the Economic and Organised Crime Office, Bureau of National Intelligence, and other investigative bodies to stop turning investigations into punishment, citing prolonged restrictions on liberty and property without criminal charges as raising serious concerns in a constitutional democracy. The group said the fight against corruption must be pursued strictly within the law and cited a High Court ruling unfreezing a company's accounts after finding EOCO had acted outside its statutory mandate.

2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 2 October

  1. OccupyGhana warns EOCO, BNI against using investigations as punishment

    OccupyGhana has challenged the Economic and Organised Crime Office, Bureau of National Intelligence, and other investigative bodies to stop turning investigations into punishment, citing prolonged restrictions on liberty and property without criminal charges as raising serious concerns in a constitutional democracy. The group said the fight against corruption must be pursued strictly within the law and cited a High Court ruling unfreezing a company's accounts after finding EOCO had acted outside its statutory mandate.

    2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. OccupyGhana seeks parliamentary review of EOCO, BNI investigative powers

    OccupyGhana has called on Parliament to scrutinise the investigative powers of EOCO and BNI, including account freezes and bail conditions, citing concerns over the PDS Ghana investigation where about 66 accounts have been frozen since April 2026 and officials face bail conditions and reporting requirements despite no charges being filed.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. OccupyGhana urges EOCO, BNI to respect due process in investigations

    Pressure group OccupyGhana has called on Ghana's economic-crime investigative agencies to respect due process, citing concerns about account freezes, travel restrictions, and bail conditions that may exceed their legal mandate. The group referenced cases including a High Court ruling against EOCO's account freeze of Sesi-Edem Company Limited and the PDS Ghana Ltd investigation, where approximately 66 accounts have been frozen.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. National Security Council announces 16 arrests in counterfeit currency operation

    Between June and July 2026, the National Security Council Secretariat and intelligence agencies arrested 16 suspects and dismantled four counterfeit currency printing hubs across the Greater Accra Region and surrounding districts, recovering US$543,000, GH¢196,600 and CFA60,000 in counterfeit notes along with four printing machines and vehicles used in distribution.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. National Security busts counterfeit currency ring, arrests 16

    The National Security Council Secretariat, in collaboration with other security agencies, arrested 16 suspects—Ghanaian and foreign nationals—and dismantled four counterfeit currency printing hubs in Greater Accra and surrounding districts between June 12 and July 24, 2026. The operations seized four printing machines, six vehicles, two motorcycles, and counterfeit currencies valued at US$543,000, GH¢196,600, and CFA60,000 in ready-to-spend notes, plus unprocessed coupons worth US$5.293 million, GH¢19.553 million, and CFA623.55 million.

    22 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. National Security dismantles four counterfeit currency printing hubs, arrests 16

    The National Security Council Secretariat, working with security and intelligence agencies, dismantled four major counterfeit currency printing operations and arrested 16 suspects between June and July 2026 following coordinated raids across Greater Accra. The operations seized counterfeit printing equipment, vehicles, and large quantities of finished counterfeit notes and unprocessed currency coupons in multiple currencies.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Mahama's anti-corruption record shows progress but warrants caution

    Civil society leaders and anti-corruption advocates credit the Mahama administration after 18 months for ongoing investigations, contract terminations, and procurement reforms, but express caution that the true test of the government's commitment lies ahead.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. MP calls for investigation into $1bn narcotics seizures linked to Ghana

    Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for a full-scale investigation into major narcotics seizures involving consignments allegedly linked to Ghana, claiming more than $1 billion worth of drugs has been intercepted in less than two years. He notes that while the Interior Minister indicated government officials were complicit, no officials have been named or prosecuted.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. MP warns Ghana risks becoming 'cocaine coast' over drug trafficking

    Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for urgent government action on drug trafficking, warning that Ghana risks becoming a "cocaine coast" if authorities fail to address growing narcotics consignments linked to the country. He has demanded a full-scale inquiry involving multiple ministries and agencies and questioned whether officials should be held accountable.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. African intelligence services focus on past events, not future threats

    A former intelligence bureau chief argues that Sub-Saharan African intelligence services are structured to record and report historical events rather than predict future threats, a practice inherited from the colonial period that undermines their core national security function.

    7 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Security agencies urge civilians to report crime in border communities

    Security agencies including the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and others have called on residents of border communities to provide timely and credible information to help prevent crime and counter violent extremism. The call was made at a Civilian-Security Dialogue in Naaga in Kassena Nankana Municipality, organized by the National Peace Council as part of the Atlantic Corridor Project funded by Denmark and Norway through UNDP.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. National Peace Council urges civilian-security trust in border areas

    The National Peace Council has called on civilians and security agencies in Tempane District border communities to deepen trust and information sharing to strengthen security and enable early response to emerging threats. The council organized a civilian-security dialogue with 200 participants and officials from multiple agencies, and donated three motorbikes to support security operations.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. ECOWAS council lacks forward-looking security threat assessments

    A commentary on the 96th ECOWAS Council of Ministers session in Freetown argues that the regional body's agenda—dominated by institutional administration and economic matters—does not reflect forward-looking intelligence assessments of security threats facing the region, suggesting the organization is not configured to anticipate emerging problems.

    26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 24 August

  1. Afenyo-Markin warns against political intimidation cycle

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has cautioned the government against what he calls excessive intimidation of the opposition, warning that the New Patriotic Party could one day return to power and create a cycle of political retaliation. He said some NPP MPs are being investigated over mere allegations and alleged party colleagues fear speaking out due to investigation threats.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Opposition leader accuses government of using investigations to intimidate MPs

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the government of using investigations as a strategy to intimidate and silence the opposition, saying some NPP MPs fear that speaking forcefully in Parliament could lead to summons from the BNI.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

  1. Attorney General says ORAL investigations complete, prosecutions pending

    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 →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. President Mahama reorganises National Security Council Secretariat

    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 →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. RTI Commission fines 254 institutions GH¢20,000 each for missed reports

    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 →

Saturday 1 August

  1. Court of Appeal unable to rule on AG's stay application

    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 →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Salman youth defend Adamus Mining against illegal mining allegations

    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 →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Minority demands AG explanation over NPP official's arrest

    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 →

Monday 13 July

  1. NAFCO former CEO's lawyers demand return of seized cash and phones

    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 →

Monday 6 July

  1. Former AG Dame condemns arrest of ex-NAFCO CEO at airport

    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 →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Interior Ministry tightens firearm licensing with mental health, drug tests

    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 →

  2. NSA trial witness admits no evidence for Ghana Card claim

    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 →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Dr Victor Abbey launches intelligence leadership book at Accra ceremony

    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 →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Abronye DC permitted to travel to UK for master's degree

    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 →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. NuGhana Expat Center, ACCP hold diaspora dialogue on safety concerns

    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 →

Monday 1 June

  1. NPP chairman Abronye questions court remand ruling decision

    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 →

Monday 25 May

  1. NuGhana Expat Center launches platform to support diasporans in Africa

    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 →

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