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Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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  1. June 2026

  2. The Ghanaian Times

    … By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme The post NACOC arrests 3 suspects, dismantles major cannabis hub in Volta Region appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    NACOC arrests 3 suspects, dismantles major cannabis hub in Volta Region

  3. The Ghanaian Times

    … By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme The post Volta Region Road Crashes: 6 dead, GNFS rescues 34 appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Volta Region Road Crashes: 6 dead, GNFS rescues 34

  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme The post Volta Road Crashes: 6 dead, 34 rescued by GNFS appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Volta Road Crashes: 6 dead, 34 rescued by GNFS

  5. The Ghanaian Times

    … By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme The post Akwaaba Nsuo & Velkommen Fjord Durbar 2026 launched in Accra appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Akwaaba Nsuo & Velkommen Fjord Durbar 2026 launched in Accra

  6. The Ghanaian Times

    … By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme The post Kristo Asafo Mission accuses Sarah Adwoa Safo of misleading public on shooting Claims appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Kristo Asafo Mission accuses Sarah Adwoa Safo of misleading public on shooting Claims

  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme The post Police Warn WASSCE Candidates: Celebrate responsibly or face arrest appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Police Warn WASSCE Candidates: Celebrate responsibly or face arrest

  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme The post NPP MPs undergo advanced Parliamentary training in UK appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    NPP MPs undergo advanced Parliamentary training in UK

  9. The Ghanaian Times

    … By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme The post Algerian Parliament Speaker arrives in Accra for UN Trafficking Resolution Conference appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Algerian Parliament Speaker arrives in Accra for UN Trafficking Resolution Conference

  10. The Ghanaian Times

    … By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme The post NFS, AACMA raise GH¢300K for new fire tender appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    NFS, AACMA raise GH¢300K for new fire tender

  11. The Ghanaian Times

    … By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme The post GNFS contains domestic fire at Goshen City appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    GNFS contains domestic fire at Goshen City
Politics

Supreme Court dismisses four cases challenging Torkonoo removal

The News

The Supreme Court has dismissed all four suits challenging the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office, finding no legal basis to grant relief. This follows the ECOWAS Court's rejection last week of applications seeking to overturn her removal, closing legal challenges at both the domestic and regional levels.

Why it matters

Supreme Court dismisses all remaining legal challenges to Chief Justice Torkonoo's removal, closing the domestic constitutional matter.

2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Supreme Court dismisses four cases challenging Torkonoo removal

    The Supreme Court has dismissed all four suits challenging the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office, finding no legal basis to grant relief. This follows the ECOWAS Court's rejection last week of applications seeking to overturn her removal, closing legal challenges at both the domestic and regional levels.

    2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Black Stars arrive in Kansas City for Colombia World Cup match

    Ghana's national football team has landed in Kansas City for a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia on Friday, July 3, 2026. The match is a must-win for the Black Stars to advance to the Round of 16.

    2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. South African police investigate murder of Ghanaian man

    South African Police Service confirmed the murder of 35-year-old Ghanaian Kwabena Boagen in Nyanga on June 29, 2026, allegedly linked to extortion; gunmen remain at large and detectives are investigating.

    2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. Ghana launches inaugural Platinum Excellence Award scheme

    Ghana Platinum Excellence Award has been launched as a national movement to honour institutions that have shaped Ghana's economic story. The ceremony, scheduled for September 2026, will feature about 20 categories for private-sector companies, with awards recognising organisational resilience, vision, leadership, consistency, and longevity.

    2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  5. Rudi Garcia criticizes Senegal's defensive strategy in Belgium comeback

    Belgium coach Rudi Garcia criticized Senegal's tactical approach after his team came from 2-0 down to win 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 32, saying Senegal's decision to protect their goal at 2-0 was a serious mistake that changed the momentum of the match.

    2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Fire service rescues one victim from highway collision

    The Suhum Municipal Fire Station responded to a road traffic accident at Mile 44 on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Friday, 26th June, where a six-member crew used extrication equipment to rescue one trapped victim from a collision between a MAN diesel trailer and a Toyota Hiace. The casualty was transported to Suhum Government Hospital, and preliminary investigations indicate the Hiace driver attempted to overtake a slow-moving vehicle.

    30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 26 June

  1. Ghana Police arrest multiple suspects in Kumasi drug crackdown

    The Ghana Police Service arrested several suspected drug peddlers across Kumasi in intelligence-led operations, recovering large quantities of narcotic substances including cannabis, cocaine, tramadol, and ecstasy.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. GNFS rescues man trapped in Osu hotel elevator

    The Ghana National Fire Service rescued a man who was trapped in a hotel elevator at Osu, Accra, for about 15 minutes after the lift stalled and its doors locked. He was freed safely with no injuries or health complications.

    24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana and Denmark fund Osu heritage preservation project

    Ghana and Denmark have signed a partnership valued at GHC 1.7 million involving the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, University of Ghana, and Denmark's National Museum to document historical sites, digitize records, and install landmarks in Osu, Accra, with plans to establish a museum and memorial at Osu Castle.

    24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Fatal collision on Kpong-Tema Highway kills one man

    A Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and a Howo tipper truck collided at Kings and Queens on the Kpong–Tema Highway in Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, killing one male occupant. Firefighters from Kpong Fire Station responded to the scene and assisted with traffic management.

    23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 22 June

  1. NACOC arrests three drug suspects, dismantles cannabis hub in Volta

    The Narcotics Control Commission arrested three suspects and dismantled a cannabis production and storage facility in Koleonu, Wegbe, and Akplamafu, Volta Region, following an overnight raid on what it describes as a key center for cultivating, processing, and distributing cannabis and hashish oil. NACOC said the suspects are in custody and will assist investigators in tracing collaborators and supply routes.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Volta Region road crashes kill six, injure 34 in June incidents

    The Ghana National Fire Service responded to multiple road crashes in Volta Region on June 21, 2026, resulting in 6 deaths and 34 injuries. Two crashes occurred near Kpeve on the Peki–Kpeve Road, with firefighters rescuing 24 victims from a Metro Mass Transit bus; a third crash at Ho Civic Centre left two dead among ten rescued victims.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Six dead in Volta road crashes; GNFS rescues 34

    Ghana National Fire Service responded to multiple road crashes in Volta Region on June 21, 2026, that killed 6 people and injured 34. Two incidents near Kpeve left 4 dead and 24 rescued from a Metro Mass Transit bus; a third crash at Ho Civic Centre resulted in 2 deaths and 10 rescues.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. Ghana-Norway cultural platform launches for July 2026 Oslo event

    A new cultural, trade, and diplomatic platform celebrating Ghana-Norway ties, the 'Akwaaba Nsuo & Velkommen Fjord Durbar 2026', was launched in Accra on Saturday. The three-day event in Oslo (July 31–August 2, 2026) will feature a trade exhibition, durbar of chiefs, and B2B networking sessions, drawing on the symbolism of Ghana's rivers and Norway's fjords to highlight water as a shared cultural, economic, and environmental identity.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Kristo Asafo Mission denies Sarah Adwoa Safo was shot at ceremony

    The Kristo Asafo Mission has accused former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo of misleading the public about sustaining gunshot wounds during an enstoolment ceremony on its Kwabenya property on June 21, 2026, saying she instead forcefully drove her vehicle into the entrance gates. The mission categorically rejected media and social media claims that Ms. Safo was shot by her brother, stating no such shooting occurred.

    21 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Police urge WASSCE candidates to celebrate exams responsibly

    As the 2026 WASSCE concludes on Friday, June 19, Ghana Police Service is warning final year students against violence, vandalism, arson, and assault, stating it will arrest and prosecute offenders. The warning follows recent student unrest in the Upper East Region, including incidents at Zebilla Senior High Technical School and Bawku Senior High School where students were arrested for property destruction and rioting.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. NPP MPs undertake intensive parliamentary training in UK

    The New Patriotic Party's legislators are participating in a "Mastering Parliamentary Excellence" training programme in the United Kingdom, the third such capacity-building initiative abroad. The programme aims to sharpen legislative performance, improve policy analysis, strengthen constituency engagement, and deepen party organization.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Algerian parliament speaker attends UN trafficking resolution conference in Accra

    The Speaker of the Algerian Parliament arrived in Accra for a 3-day high-level consultative conference (June 17–19, 2026) on implementation of a UN Resolution addressing the trafficking of enslaved Africans. The conference will gather parliamentary leaders, diplomats, and civil society to develop a coordinated global framework for the Resolution's implementation across member states.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Asante Akim Assembly raises GH¢300K for fire equipment

    The Asante Akim Central Municipal Assembly and Ghana National Fire Service have secured GH¢300,000 in pledges at a fundraising event to purchase a new fire tender and fire bike for the municipality, with an ad-hoc committee set up to raise additional funds for the full cost.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana National Fire Service contains fire at Goshen City

    Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service in the Volta Region contained a domestic fire at Goshen City on Sunday, June 15, 2026. A seven-bedroom residential building was damaged and personal belongings destroyed, but no injuries or deaths were recorded.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 15 June

  1. Prayer Palace disputes land ownership with Chinese developer at Spintex

    Prayer Palace International Church says it bought 4 acres in Manet-Spintex in 2019, later acknowledged the Numo Kofi Anum family's Supreme Court claim and paid atonement, but development was halted two weeks ago by alleged land guards claiming a Chinese national owns the property. The church reports the case to police, but says construction continued despite a police order for both parties to stay off the land.

    15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Navy assumes Presidency security for three months

    President John Mahama presided over the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade on June 15, 2026, at which the Ghana Navy formally took over from the Ghana Army to provide security at the Presidency for the next three months, in accordance with the quarterly rotation tradition among the armed services.

    15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 12 June

  1. Thomas Partey denied Canadian visa, misses Ghana's World Cup opener

    Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama on June 17 in Canada after Canadian authorities refused his visa application. FIFA confirmed Partey cannot travel from Ghana's base camp in Boston, noting that host governments ultimately determine visa adjudication independently.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Fire Service halts electrical fire at Techiman GRIDCO station

    A fire broke out at the GRIDCO Power Station in Techiman on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, when a capacitor bank caught fire. A crew of six firefighters from the Techiman Fire Station extinguished the blaze using the premises' installed fire extinguishers, preventing damage to other equipment and a potential major power disruption.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Minister denies Presidential staff salary increases under current administration

    Government Communications Minister Felix Ofosu Kwakye has dismissed claims that staff salaries at the Presidency have increased, stating the current staff inherited the same salaries and conditions as their predecessors. He argued that once arrears owed to former Article 71 office holders are paid, the total wage bill will be lower due to reduced staff numbers, and that salaries were approved by Parliament on 6 January 2025 under the previous government.

    11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Wontumi seeks plea deal in GH₵30 million Exim Bank fraud case

    Chairman Wontumi and two other accused have formally requested plea negotiations with the Attorney General's office in a GH₵30 million Exim Bank fraud case involving charges of defrauding by false pretenses, money laundering, and intentionally causing financial loss to a public body. Under Act 1079, a plea bargain allows an accused to plead guilty to lesser charges for a reduced sentence, subject to court approval and the Attorney General's assessment of evidence strength, state fund recovery, and public interest.

    11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Four schools compete in national girls speech debate semi-finals

    Four senior high schools—Holy Child, St. Louis, Gomoa Senior High Technical, and Assin Manso—will debate on youth empowerment and influencer culture in Ghana at the National Girls Speech and Debate Championship semi-finals on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the University of Ghana's Akuafo Hall.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 8 June

  1. President Mahama restricts appointees from accepting private awards

    President John Dramani Mahama has directed all Ministers of State, Chief Executives of State Institutions, and political appointees to stop accepting awards from private organisations without express approval from the Presidency, citing concerns that such awards lack credibility and transparent criteria, undermine public service integrity, and risk creating false impressions about government performance.

    8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 5 June

  1. National Media Commission appoints Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as New Times MD

    The National Media Commission has appointed Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as Managing Director of New Times Corporation, which publishes Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers. The appointment was made in consultation with the President and is effective June 5, 2026.

    5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Okyeame Kwame named brand ambassador for Ghacem waterproof cement

    Veteran musician Okyeame Kwame has signed a brand ambassadorial deal with Ghacem to promote the company's new Super Strong Waterproof Cement product, designed to address moisture and dampness issues in Ghana's humid climate.

    4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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