Extraditing Ken Ofori-Atta Will Take Time – Ag ayine
Attorney-General Dominic Ayine says extraditing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from the U.S. will take time and must follow due legal process.
Police Probe Fatal Shooting at Mining Site in Axim District
The Western Regional Police Command investigates a shooting at a mining site in Adelekezu, Axim District, that left one boy dead and several vehicles burnt. Five suspects are in custody as police appeal for calm.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga Agrees to Reconsider Bill to Repeal Office of Special Prosecutor
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says he will reconsider his Private Member’s Bill to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor after President John Mahama urged Parliament to withdraw it and strengthen the anti-corruption agency.
Government Intensifies Cybercrime Crackdown- Sam george reiterates
Communications Minister Sam George says three more arrests are expected as EOCO confirms the capture of “Abu Trica,” accused of leading an $8 million cyber fraud ring targeting elderly victims in the U.S.
Court clears path for Daddy Lumba’s funeral after injunction over family dispute
The Accra High Court has lifted an injunction on the funeral of highlife legend Daddy Lumba after family members failed to meet a GH¢2 million condition. The ruling highlights Ghana’s struggle to balance customary law and modern legal systems.
Ghanaian Man Arrested Over $8 Million U.S. Romance Scam
Ghanaian national Frederick “Abu Trica” Kumi has been arrested in Accra after a U.S. federal indictment accused him of running a romance scam that defrauded elderly Americans of over $8 million.
Ghana Deports Three Israelis After Citizens Face “Ill-Treatment” at Ben Gurion Airport
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has deported three Israelis after accusing Israeli authorities of unfairly detaining and deporting Ghanaian travelers at Ben Gurion Airport. Both countries have agreed to resolve the matter amicably.
CHRI Africa Marks Human Rights Day, Urges Action on Climate, Mining, and Access to Justice
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) Africa Office has urged African governments to act on illegal mining, climate change, and access to justice as part of this year’s Human Rights Day theme, “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials.”
Police Probe Viral Video of U.S. Citizen Claiming She Was Kidnapped by Men Posing as Officers
Ghana’s CID has launched a probe into a viral video by an American woman who claimed she was kidnapped and robbed by men posing as police officers in Accra.
Mahama Calls for Education Justice at Doha Summit: “Education Must Be Seen as Life-Saving, Not Optional”
In Doha, former Ghanaian President John Mahama called education the “battleground for justice,” linking it to SDG 4 and urging the world to treat learning as a life-saving priority amid crises.
82-Year-Old Opanyin Adusei Named 2025 Overall Best National Farmer
Opanyin Abraham Kwaku Adusei, 82, from Ghana’s Eastern Region, has been named the 2025 Overall Best National Farmer, receiving ₵1.2 million, a tractor, and a gold medal for his lifetime contribution to agriculture.
Mahama Urges Formal Workers to Consider Farming
At the 41st National Farmers’ Day in Ho, President John Mahama urged Ghanaians in the formal sector to invest in farming as a second income source and renewed his call for single-digit agricultural loans to boost food security.
Abu Jinapor Rejects Call to Abolish Office of the Special Prosecutor.
MP for Damongo, Abu Jinapor, has opposed Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga’s call to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor, insisting the office was created with noble intent and should be reformed, not dissolved.
Majority Leader Calls for the Abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has urged Parliament to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor, arguing it duplicates the Attorney General’s role and has failed to deliver results in Ghana’s fight against corruption.
Ayariga Proposes Parliamentary Oversight of Budgets for Independent Bodies
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has proposed that Parliament oversee budget allocations for Ghana’s independent constitutional bodies to prevent executive influence and strengthen their institutional autonomy.
President Mahama Attributes Poor WASSCE Results to Neglect of Basic Education
At the launch of the Ghana-Made STEM Box Initiative, President John Mahama attributed poor WASSCE results to years of neglect in basic education and called for urgent reforms to strengthen foundational learning and STEM teaching in Ghana.
Cabinet Reviewing Proposed at Ghana–Telecel Merger, Says Communications Minister Samuel George
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George confirms Cabinet is reviewing a proposed merger between AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana. The government, which owns 100% of AT Ghana and 30% of Telecel, insists on a full audit before any new investment.
TUSAAG Declares Indefinite Strike Over Delayed Research Allowances
TUSAAG has announced an indefinite strike effective December 3, 2025, over government delays in paying the One-Time Research Allowance agreed upon in July 2024, citing a breach of contract and failed engagements with the Education Ministry and Fair Wages Commission.
Ghana Grants Free Visas to Participants of Diaspora Summit 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces free entry visas for participants attending the Diaspora Summit 2025 in Accra from December 19–20. The initiative promotes Pan-African unity and Ghana’s global diaspora partnerships.
Ghana Exempted from U.S. Green Card Review and Temporary Immigration Suspension
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirms Ghana’s exemption from the U.S. Green Card review and temporary immigration suspension after meeting Acting U.S. Ambassador Rolf Olson. Talks also covered trade, security, and visa reforms.

