Former Attorney General and former Ghana High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ayikoi Otoo, has criticised the decision to compel lawyers to appear in court during the legal vacation, describing the practice as unfair and something that should only happen in exceptional circum …
Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Ayikoi Otoo, says public officials found to have received bribes in connection with the AKSA Energy deal could still face prosecution, even if the alleged offences occurred more than a decade ago. …
Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Nii Ayikoi Otoo, says evidence showing that public officials participated in a criminal agreement could be sufficient grounds to prosecute them in connection with the alleged bribery scandal involving AKSA Energy. …
Deputy Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, has called for improved remuneration for public sector workers alongside stronger enforcement of professional standards as part of efforts to curb corruption in Ghana. …
… Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, Deputy Secretary General of the TUC, said the country’s continued reliance on IMF-style policies risked undermining sustainable economic transformation and job creation. …
Former Attorney General Ayikoi Otoo has criticised the decision to compel lawyers to appear in court during the legal vacation, calling it unfair and something that should only occur in exceptional circumstances. Mr Otoo said that while the Chief Justice has authority to issue court directions under High Court rules, such powers should be exercised sparingly and with regard to established legal practice.
Former Attorney General Ayikoi Otoo has criticised the decision to compel lawyers to appear in court during the legal vacation, calling it unfair and something that should only occur in exceptional circumstances. Mr Otoo said that while the Chief Justice has authority to issue court directions under High Court rules, such powers should be exercised sparingly and with regard to established legal practice.
Former Attorney General Ayikoi Otoo says public officials who received bribes in the AKSA Energy deal could still face prosecution despite alleged offences occurring more than a decade ago, and that courts could order confiscation of related assets and recovery of state losses if wrongdoing is established.
Former Attorney General Nii Ayikoi Otoo says evidence of public officials' participation in a criminal agreement is sufficient legal grounds for prosecution in the AKSA Energy bribery scandal, noting that Ghanaian law does not require physical presence at an offence for criminal liability if there is proof of involvement in the conspiracy.
Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo of the Trades Union Congress has called for improved pay for public sector workers and stronger enforcement of professional standards to help curb corruption. He noted that while low wages do not justify corrupt conduct, they cannot be removed from corruption discussions, citing figures showing unofficial payment demands rose from 50.9% in the first half of 2025 to 69.4% in the second half.
The four-hour JoyNews current affairs programme Newsfile airs Saturday, August 8, 2026, examining Ghana's democratic space and political accountability under the theme "Democracy under siege: NPP politics?"; also covering police bribery, lessons from the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed eight, and financial challenges in the energy sector.
Joy Online's flagship current affairs programme Newsfile will air a four-hour edition on Saturday, August 8, 2026, examining Ghana's democratic space and political accountability, corruption and bribery in state institutions, lessons from the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed eight people, and energy sector financial challenges.
The Trades Union Congress has urged the government to suspend the Tribunal Bill, 2026, contending that the proposed legislation could undermine the constitutional review process and expose Ghana's justice system to political interference. The labour organisation argues that the government should first publish the Constitutional Review Committee's report and its response before proceeding with legislation to reintroduce regional and district tribunals.
The Trades Union Congress urges the government to suspend the Tribunal Bill, 2026, contending that the proposed legislation could undermine the constitutional review process and expose Ghana's justice system to political interference. The labour organisation argues that the government should first publish the Constitutional Review Committee's report and its response before proceeding with legislation to reintroduce regional and district tribunals.
The Trades Union Congress has cautioned that Ghana could remain dependent on IMF programmes unless it adopts production-driven economic policies, arguing that the country's repeated reliance on IMF-style measures—continued even after programme completion—undermines sustainable transformation, job creation, and industrialisation in favour of an import-driven economy.
The Trades Union Congress (Ghana) has stated it will use every legitimate means to stop privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana, following IMF pressure on Ghana to fast-track private sector participation in ECG's operations during the sixth and final review of Ghana's Extended Credit Facility programme.
Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, Deputy Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress Ghana, argues that Ghana's recent economic recovery has been largely driven by domestic government policy decisions and favourable global conditions—particularly rising gold prices—rather than IMF influence. He notes that key indicators like inflation had already begun improving before the IMF programme fully took effect, dropping from 54% in 2020 to about 23% by the time the IMF engaged.
Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, Deputy Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress Ghana, has criticised Ghana's continued reliance on IMF programmes, arguing that the country operates an import-driven economy that leaves young people unemployed despite macroeconomic stability. He warned that government plans for private sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana reflect a policy direction that fails to address structural economic challenges.