Ghana Awaits U.S. Decision on Extradition of Former MASLOC CEO — Attorney General Clarifies in Parliament
Ghana’s Attorney General says the U.S. is processing Sedina Attionu’s extradition and clarifies no Interpol Red Notice is required since she is already convicted.
AG Ayine Justifies High Bail Conditions, Says EOCO Not Targeting Former Appointees
Attorney General Dominic Ayine has justified EOCO’s recent high bail conditions imposed on suspects, including former government appointees, telling Parliament the measures are lawful, necessary, and tied to the scale of alleged financial crimes—not political witch-hunting.
OSP Files Criminal Charges Against Former Finance Minister Ofori-Atta and GRA Officials Over GHS 1.4bn SML Scandal
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has filed criminal charges against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, senior GRA officials and SML over an alleged GHS 1.4 billion procurement and revenue assurance scandal. The OSP cites abuse of office, unlawful contract awards and financial loss to the state.
Speaker Bagbin Donates GH₵100,000 to El Wak Stampede Victims, Calls for Safer Recruitment Procedures
Ghana’s Parliamentary Speaker Alban Bagbin donates GH₵100,000 to victims of the El Wak recruitment stampede and urges urgent reform of military recruitment procedures to enhance safety and fairness.
President Mahama Reconstitutes National Hajj Committee; Appoints Alhaji Ibrahim Tanko as Chairman
President John Dramani Mahama has reconstituted Ghana’s National Hajj Committee and appointed Alhaji Ibrahim Tanko as Chairman to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated 2026 pilgrimage to Mecca
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga Petitions Speaker Bagbin to Sanction Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin for Contempt of Parliament
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has asked Speaker Alban Bagbin to sanction Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin for contempt after he allegedly defied a parliamentary resolution to stay off the ECOWAS delegation.
“I’m Coming with a Hammer, Not a Gavel” — Speaker Bagbin Warns MPs Over Indiscipline and Walkouts
Speaker Alban Bagbin warns Ghana’s MPs he will enforce stricter discipline in Parliament, vowing to use “a hammer, not a gavel” after chaos and walkouts during the CJ vetting session.
“If Parliament Keeps This Up, It May Invite Military Intervention” — Lawyer Victor Adawudu Warns After CJ Vetting Chaos
Lawyer Victor Adawudu warns that Ghana’s repeated parliamentary chaos could erode public faith in democracy and invite military intervention. He urges lawmakers to restore dignity to Parliament.
Attorney-General Dominic Ayine Describes CJ Vetting Clash as “Highly Regrettable and a Waste of Time”
Attorney-General Dominic Ayine has condemned the parliamentary clash between Mahama Ayariga and Afenyo-Markin during the Chief Justice nominee’s vetting, calling it “regrettable” and “a waste of time.”
Chaos Erupts as Minority Walks Out Over Chief Justice Nominee’s Vetting
The vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie turned chaotic as minority MPs led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin walked out, citing constitutional breaches while Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga insisted the vetting must proceed.