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… For 18 months, the government has failed to honour its financial obligations for the construction of the facility. “We have initiated a lot of engagements, for which reason we went to the Asantehene, the President, the Transport Minister, among others, and such engagements will c …
Government seeks $165m to complete operational phase of Boankra Integrated Logistics TerminalJoy Online
… Article 125(3) is emphatic: “…neither the President nor Parliament nor any organ or agency of the President or Parliament shall have or be given final judicial power.” By parity of reasoning, neither shall the Judiciary be given or allowed Executive or Legislative powers. …
The Chief Justice is not a Touring Minister: Baffoe-Bonnie’s SOE visits are unconstitutional officiousnessThe Chronicle
… He said he has been quiet all this while because he is a leader and must exhibit the same by reciprocating the trust vested in him by the President and also replicate the persona of the President as his representative in the municipality, no matter how the insults and provocation …
Kwadaso MCE denies allegation of neglect by NDC groupJoy Online
… He said minerals are vested in the President, while the relevant minister exercises authority to issue mining licences. …
COCOBOD’s Jerome Sam challenges claims Minority claims parliament rushed Cocoa BillJoy Online
… According to him, that provision was found to be inconsistent with the Constitution and the Minerals and Mining Act because mineral resources are vested in the President. …
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with it – COCOBOD defends new Cocoa Bill amid minority criticismJoy Online
… on would continue to coordinate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national development policies through quarterly and annual progress reports submitted by public institutions and consolidated into the National Annual Progress Report for Parliament and the President …
NDPC boss outlines implementation strategy for revised National Urban PolicyJoy Online
… A woman appeared before the courts over false publications concerning the President and pleaded guilty. …
Freedom without restraint is not freedomJoy Online
Senior Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has called for the leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC) to be appointed through a parliamentary process rather than by the President. …
‘Electoral Commission appointments must come from parliament’ – Kofi BentilJoy Online
… The exemptions are one in particular that gets me worried.” He suggested that even if the bill had been transmitted to the President, there would still have been grounds to seek further scrutiny of some provisions. …
How did House of Records miss this? – Edem Senanu questions LGBTQ+ bill processJoy Online
… Referencing the public apology, he noted its significance but insisted it must be followed by decisive action. “To the extent that the Chief of Staff himself will have to take the mic, and apologise for this in front of the President… I think that it demonstrates how all of us Gh …
Politics of insult is killing our democracy – Ahiagbah warnsThe Ashanti Regional Minister says the government is rallying sectors to explore funding options to complete the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal after taking over from a failed concessionaire. Phase one of the project is 65% complete, and the contractor JUSTMOH Construction states it will cost $165 million to finish the operational phase.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister says the government is rallying sectors to explore funding options to complete the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal after taking over from a failed concessionaire. Phase one of the project is 65% complete, and the contractor JUSTMOH Construction states it will cost $165 million to finish the operational phase.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that the Chief Justice's visits to state-owned enterprises to assess their performance fall outside his constitutional remit, which limits him to heading the Judiciary and presiding over the Supreme Court, and constitute an unconstitutional blurring of separation of powers.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kwadaso Municipal Chief Executive Eric Asibey has responded to a petition from 'The Grassroots Movement' of the NDC in the constituency, which alleged he neglected party interests and prioritized personal gains. Asibey told The Chronicle the allegations come from people who opposed his nomination as MCE.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Head of Public Affairs at COCOBOD has challenged the Minority's assertion that Parliament rushed the new cocoa bill, stating it underwent detailed scrutiny including clause-by-clause review by lawmakers and legal experts before passage. COCOBOD also emphasizes the bill was not drafted solely within the board but involved expert input and parliamentary legislative committee scrutiny.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has dismissed Minority criticism of the newly passed Cocoa Bill, asserting that the legislation underwent extensive scrutiny before Parliament approved it and was designed to protect cocoa farmers' interests. The bill, which strengthens Ghana's cocoa sector legal framework and restricts farm conversion to other uses, has generated controversy over potential impacts on farmers and awaits presidential assent.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission has outlined an implementation strategy for Ghana's Revised National Urban Policy (2026–2035), emphasizing strong institutional coordination, monitoring and accountability. The revised policy aims to make Ghana's cities and towns more liveable, resilient and productive, addressing gaps in coordination, implementation and monitoring identified from the previous 2012 National Urban Policy, which achieved about 50 per cent of its targets.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that free speech is a right that must be exercised with judgment, and that both unrestricted speech and the suppression of criticism threaten democracy. The author distinguishes between legitimate criticism and abuse of free speech, prompted by a recent case involving false publications about the President.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice-President of IMANI Africa, has called for EC commissioners to be appointed and vetted by Parliament rather than by the President, arguing that parliamentary scrutiny would ensure the institution's neutrality and independence. He contends that presidential appointments of EC leadership carry political implications that undermine public trust and that politicians will appoint allies rather than objective candidates.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Advocates for Christ Chairman Edem Senanu has questioned how Parliament allowed procedural and drafting concerns to emerge after passing the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill a second time, citing concerns over quorum and compliance with legislative steps despite what he describes as broad national consensus on the issue.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Director of Communications has warned that a growing culture of political hostility and verbal attacks is damaging Ghana's democratic gains. He called for public dialogue on the issue, emphasizing that democracy requires free exchange of ideas rather than intimidation, following a recent incident that prompted the Chief of Staff to offer a public apology.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →