17 h. ago GES Orders Dzodze School Head to Step Aside Over Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ges-orders-dzodze-school-head-to-step-aside-over-allegations/Ghana Education Service has directed Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School Headmaster Joshua Vidzro to step aside immediately following allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students. A letter dated December 6, 2025, from the Volta Regional Directorate of Education stated the directive was necessary to guarantee the integrity of the investigative process. GES explained the allegations require […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ges-orders-dzodze-school-head-to-step-aside-over-allegations/

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39 h. ago KSM says he has criticized every government including Rawlings and Mahama

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ksm-says-he-has-criticized-every-government-including-rawlings-and-mahama/Media personality Kwaku Sintim-Misa has rejected claims that he favors any political administration, saying his career shows consistent criticism of every government regardless of party affiliation. Speaking on KSM UNFILTERED as monitored, the satirist recalled his radio days during the Rawlings era when he delivered sharp commentary on the then president. He said his approach […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ksm-says-he-has-criticized-every-government-including-rawlings-and-mahama/

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66 h. ago Minority accuses gov’t of neglect after GH¢5bn rice left to waste

On the occasion of National Farmers’ Day, the Minority in Parliament has expressed deep concern over the hardships facing Ghanaian farmers, highlighting the abandonment of over 1 million metric tonnes of paddy rice valued at GH¢5 billion.

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3 d. ago Kpebu arrest: OSP should clarify the laws they are acting under – Bentil

The sudden arrest and subsequent detention of prominent lawyer Martin Kpebu by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has drawn sharp criticism from governance experts, with IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil demanding immediate clarification on the legal basis of the OSP’s actions.

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3 d. ago Gideon Boako criticises government over tariff hikes, hails NPP’s past record

Dr Gideon Boako, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North, has criticised the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the newly announced electricity tariff increments, arguing that the increases place additional strain on already burdened consumers.

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1 week ago Minority condemns renegotiated Lithium Deal as “complete compromise” of Ghana’s interest

The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Lands and Natural Resources Committee has sharply criticised the government over the newly renegotiated lithium mining lease with Barari DV Ghana Limited, describing the revised terms as a “complete compromise” of Ghana’s national interest. At the centre of the dispute is the decision to reduce the royalty rate for lithium exploitation from the previously agreed 10 percent to 5 percent — the statutory minimum under the Minerals and Mining Act.

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1 week ago Teacher unions slam gov’t agencies over failure to pay agreed allowances

Three prominent teacher unions the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Education Teachers Union of Ghana (PRETAG) have criticised the government following a press release from the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) announcing its inability to pay two key allowances due in November 2025.

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1 week ago Mahama Government Faces Criticism Over IGP Contract Extension Decision

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-government-faces-criticism-over-igp-contract-extension-decision/President John Dramani Mahama’s approval of a two year contract extension for Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has sparked public criticism over apparent policy inconsistency, coming seven months after government suspended all post retirement contracts. The extension, contained in a letter dated November 25, 2025, and signed by Secretary to the President […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-government-faces-criticism-over-igp-contract-extension-decision/

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2 w. ago Health Groups Criticise COP30 Deal for Weak Fossil Fuel Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-groups-criticise-cop30-deal-for-weak-fossil-fuel-action/The Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) has criticised governments at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, for failing to deliver transformative action on fossil fuels while acknowledging limited progress on adaptation finance and just transition frameworks. The two week United Nations Climate Change Conference closed on Saturday, November 22, with a compromise deal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-groups-criticise-cop30-deal-for-weak-fossil-fuel-action/

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2 w. ago 2026 budget was heavy on slogans but empty on substance – Davis Ansah Opoku

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has criticised the government’s 2026 Budget Statement, describing it as “heavy on slogans but empty on substance.”

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2 w. ago Claims that 2026 budget is uninspiring bizarre – Kwakye Ofosu

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed criticism of the 2026 Budget Statement, describing claims that it is “uninspiring” as “bizarre and completely unfounded.”

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2 w. ago Government Faces Criticism Over Springfield Oil Block Takeover Plan

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-faces-criticism-over-springfield-oil-block-takeover-plan/The government’s announcement of a potential state led takeover of Springfield Exploration and Production’s interest in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP 2) has triggered sharp criticism from energy sector observers who argue the approach contradicts petroleum laws and creates a problematic precedent. The Ministry of Energy confirmed on November 19 that the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-faces-criticism-over-springfield-oil-block-takeover-plan/

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2 w. ago Implement stalled 24hr Economy, improve cost of living, doing business and tackle unemployment – Jinapor charges government

Member of Parliament for Damongo constituency, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has accused the government of failing to deliver on its flagship campaign pledges, criticising the administration of presiding over an economy where “the people are suffering while the data looks good on paper.” He said Ghanaians have very high expectations of the government due its campaign promises, but it has failed to translate these promises into action.

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2 w. ago Teachers, students and amorous relations: Finding the way out for policymakers and protect students from undue influence

In October 2025, Ghana was rocked by a shocking betrayal of trust at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School (KNUST SHS). A viral video showed the school’s Assistant Headmaster (Academic), Mr. Charles A. Aidoo, in a compromising position with a female student.  The Ghana Education Service (GES) reacted swiftly – dismissing Mr. Aidoo from office and barring him from the campus pending investigation.  Almost simultaneously, another scandal emerged from Okadjakrom Senior High Technical School, where Mr. Richard Tibetor was interdicted after a video allegedly showed him in an act of sexual misconduct with a student

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2 w. ago Actress Ama K Abebrese Condemns Government Appointments Amid Misconduct Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/actress-ama-k-abebrese-condemns-government-appointments-amid-misconduct-allegations/British Ghanaian actress Ama K Abebrese has criticized the appointment of men with documented allegations of sexual misconduct to senior government positions, arguing such decisions undermine accountability for gender based violence. Abebrese made the comments November 18 in a social media post that did not name specific individuals but referenced broader concerns about ethical vetting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/actress-ama-k-abebrese-condemns-government-appointments-amid-misconduct-allegations/

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2 w. ago Nana Adjei Kyerema Takes On Atiwa East MP Over ‘Plastic Chair’ Jab at Govt’s Galamsey Fight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nana-adjei-kyerema-takes-on-atiwa-east-mp-over-plastic-chair-jab-at-govts-galamsey-fight/The 2024 Independent Parliamentary Candidate for Atiwa East Constituency in the Eastern Region, Nana Adjei Kyerema,has responded to the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Atiwa East Constituency in the Eastern Region Hon. Abena Osei-Asare, over her disingenious criticism of the current government’s approach to fighting illegal mining (galamsey). Hon. Osei-Asare, who served in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nana-adjei-kyerema-takes-on-atiwa-east-mp-over-plastic-chair-jab-at-govts-galamsey-fight/

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2 w. ago At the time you left office, cedi had suffered a catastrophic collapse – Kwakye Ofosu to Minority

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has criticised the Minority for attempting to distance themselves from the sharp depreciation of the Ghanaian Cedi witnessed during their tenure.

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2 w. ago Gov’t failed to achieve 50% of 2025 projected targets – Gideon Boako

Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has criticised the government’s performance in the 2025 fiscal year, asserting that at least half of the targets set in the budget were not achieved.

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2 w. ago Ama K. Abebrese criticises government appointments of men accused of sexual misconduct

Ghanaian actress Ama K. Abebrese has condemned the appointment of men who sexually assault women, to key leadership positions in the country.

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3 w. ago With billions spent on forex interventions, the Cedi should be GH₵8 to the dollar – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government’s handling of the cedi, saying that despite billions of dollars spent on foreign exchange interventions, the local currency remains weak.

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