President John Dramani Mahama has issued a new presidential directive prohibiting all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Metropolitan, Municipal, or District Assemblies (MMDAs) from procuring independent biometric systems, operating parallel databases to the NIA, or verifying identities without biometric checks of the Ghana Card. The directive was contained in a letter signed by the […]
The rcentre appointments made by President John Dramani Mahama to the nation’s Appeal Courts have been met with a widespread commendation. The residents see it as not a just for elevating judges but also for the President’s perceived discernment. The President’s decision to promote these legal luminaries is seen as a recognition of their unwavering […]
In a significant legal and environmental policy shift, the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has announced that a new Legislative Instrument will be presented to Parliament on October 14, 2025, to revoke the controversial LI 2462, which has permitted mining activities within Ghana’s protected forest reserves. The disclosure, made during […]
By King Amoah The Paramount Chief of Ofuman Traditional Council in the Techiman North District of the Bono East Region, Nana Kweku Gyan Borokuo II, has voiced a profound concern over what he perceives as a direct correlation between the rise of democratic governance and a precipitous decline in societal discipline and the rule of […]
A 23-year-old British student has been jailed for life in Dubai over what her mother calls a “very stupid mistake”. A 23-year-old British student has been jailed for life in Dubai over what her mother calls a “very stupid mistake”. Mia O’Brien was handed a life sentence and is currently being held in the city’s […]
The removal of Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo from her role as Chief Justice of Ghana has sparked a legal battle at the ECOWAS Court, highlighting ongoing debates about human rights and judicial independence within the region. Legal expert Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers stated in a television discussion that the ECOWAS Court in Abuja is fully empowered […]
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will no longer continue spending over $15 million annually on renting properties abroad for its diplomatic missions, describing the practice as wasteful and unsustainable. Speaking after swearing in newly appointed Ambassadors and envoys, on Thursday, September 4, 2025, the President said the government, under the Reset Agenda, […]
In a groundbreaking political development, President John Dramani Mahama has officially removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office making him the first sitting president under the Fourth Republic to take such an action. Political commentator Dr. Joshua Zaato has emphasized the historical significance of this move and has warned that the Electoral Commission (EC) Chair […]
Prophet Fire Oja, a popular Ghanaian preacher known for his bold prophecies, recently had the opportunity to meet President John Dramani Mahama just days after making a public declaration about an impending danger facing Ghana. The meeting, which took place earlier this week, comes on the heels of the prophet’s widely discussed revelation, in which […]
Read below RPP’s release copied to our news desk. RESS STATEMENT From Risen People’s Party – Headquarters-Kumasi. Date: Friday, 8th August 2025. A National Tragedy , A Time to Mourn, Reflect, and Act With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, Risen People’s Party extends its profound condolences to the bereaved families, loved ones, and all Ghanaians […]
