The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to halt the ongoing termination of appointments of public sector employees. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 25, and signed by Secretary-General Joshua Ansah, the TUC warned that these terminations, which have affected teachers and nurses who have waited years for employment, could have devastating consequences. “The mass termination of employment for teachers, nurses, and others—who have been educated at great cost to their families and the nation—who may have struggled to secure jobs for years is heartbreaking. It represents a blot on our democratic credentials and…
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Asantehene Otumfuo has destooled Nana Kusi Baaye II, the chief of Ohwim, for committing several offences, including illegal mining. The chief, who had been on the stool for 16 years, was also found guilty of additional offences such as desecration of the Great Oath, extortion, and illegal sale of lands. His destoolment occurred during a Kumasi Traditional Council meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace. It marked the fourth time since last year that Otumfuo had destooled a chief within his kingdom for engaging illegal mining. Desecration of the Great Oath Nana Kusi Baaye was unable to…
Smallholder cocoa farmers in Ghana are poised to gain a stronger voice in decision-making processes within the cocoa sector, with the establishment of the Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Association.Authentic Ghanaian cuisine recipes Through this association, cocoa producers are consolidating their efforts and creating an effective advocacy organization for a stronger voice at the community, national, and international level. The Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Association, which is the first of its kind in Ghana, is an umbrella body comprising 75 cooperative unions from nine cocoa-growing regions in the country. Its goal is to increase the representation of…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the formation of a National Emolument Committee aimed at addressing salary disparities to ensure fairness in Ghana’s public sector remuneration.Authentic Ghanaian cuisine recipes This committee will be tasked with determining the salaries of all public sector workers, including the President himself, in a bid to bring consistency and transparency to the nation’s wage structure. President Mahama made this declaration during a meeting with Organised Labour on Thursday, February 20, where he reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring fair and equitable wages for all categories of public sector employees. He acknowledged the long-standing concerns regarding…
The government has in recent times turned down billions of Ghana Cedis in investor bids through its Treasury bill auctions.Ghanaian travel experiences In its last auction, it rejected GHS8.27 billion – one of the highest since March 2023. This comes after the government in an earlier auction held on February 7, 2025, rejected GH₵2.9 billion in treasury bill bids following a highly oversubscribed auction. Another recent and interesting feature in Ghana’s Treasury market is that since the start of 2025, interest rates in the treasury market have been on a steady decline. But why is this happening? Is the government…
Ghanaian boxing sensation and entertainer Braimah Isaac Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku, has set his sights on an unexpected new role—Inspector General of Police (IGP). The outspoken boxer says he is patiently waiting for President John Dramani Mahama to appoint him, especially as the government begins to reward loyal National Democratic Congress (NDC) members with key positions. In an exclusive interview with GhanaWeekend, Bukom Banku revealed that he actively participated in the NDC’s campaign but has yet to visit the Jubilee House to personally congratulate President Mahama. So far, he has only done so via social media. However, he…
After nearly a decade in detention, Gregory Afoko, a key suspect in the 2015 murder of former Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Adams Mahama, has been granted bail by the High Court in Accra. The court set bail at GH₵500,000 with two sureties, marking a major development in a case that has spanned almost 10 years. Afoko filed a fresh bail application before the Accra High Court on February 17, the third time the accused is praying the court to grant him bail in the course of the nine years alleged criminal trial. Afoko, who…
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has cautioned against the increasing trend of military takeovers in West Africa, labeling them as setbacks in the continent’s pursuit of democratic stability. He lamented that military coups are being perceived by some as a solution to economic hardships, unpopular government policies, and the instability brought about by jihadist activities in the Sahel region. Akufo-Addo made these remarks at the launch of the memoirs of former Nigerian Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), titled “A Journey in Service,” in Abuja on February 20. His comments come in the wake of recent coups in…
Energy Minister John Jinapor has acknowledged that the country is currently facing power supply challenges. For the past few weeks, the erratic power supply, commonly referred to as “dumsor,” has heavily impacted parts of the country, particularly Accra and Kumasi. Speaking on Ekosiisen on Asempa FM on Tuesday, February 20, Jinapor explained that maintenance work by the West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has further exacerbated the situation. To temporarily address the issue, he mentioned that a substantial amount of fuel has been purchased. “We inherited a very weak energy sector. Ghanaians should bear with us as we work…
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has responded sharply to President John Dramani Mahama’s recent comments that the economy he inherited was criminally mishandled. On February 20, during a meeting of the National Tripartite Committee at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, President Mahama condemned the management of the economy by the previous NPP government. He stated, “We all knew the economy was in crisis, but some of the things I am uncovering reveal a criminal mishandling of our economy. Ghana is now a crime scene. How can a government be so reckless? I cannot understand.” Questions for…