7 h. ago Ghanaians Feel Trapped in Democracy Without Real Choice, Says Review Chair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-feel-trapped-in-democracy-without-real-choice-says-review-chair/Professor H Kwasi Prempeh has revealed that public consultations by the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) uncovered growing frustration among citizens who feel Ghana’s democratic system no longer offers meaningful alternatives despite regular elections. The CRC chairman, speaking December 27 on TV3’s Hot Issues programme, said nationwide engagements showed people remain appreciative of democratic freedoms, particularly […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-feel-trapped-in-democracy-without-real-choice-says-review-chair/

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13 h. ago COPEC calls for continued investment to ensure TOR’s sustainability

The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has emphasised the need for sustained financial support to secure the long-term operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR).

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14 h. ago Security Agencies Arrest 141 Cybercrime Suspects and Landlord in Dawn Operation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/security-agencies-arrest-141-cybercrime-suspects-and-landlord-in-dawn-operation/Security agencies have arrested 141 suspected members of organized cybercrime networks in a coordinated early morning operation on Saturday, December 27, 2025, targeting Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud and Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams in parts of Accra. The operation was led by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, National […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/security-agencies-arrest-141-cybercrime-suspects-and-landlord-in-dawn-operation/

Events

17 h. ago US Remains Safe Haven Despite Dollar Weakness, Analysts Note

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-remains-safe-haven-despite-dollar-weakness-analysts-note/Despite growing discussion about a weakening dollar and shifting global power dynamics, the United States continues to attract substantial foreign investment from wealthy individuals and institutions in developing countries and emerging economies. Market data from the United States Department of Treasury shows that after a brief selloff in April 2025 during the so called Liberation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-remains-safe-haven-despite-dollar-weakness-analysts-note/

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18 h. ago Ghana Gold Board Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Sustainability Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is at the center of intense debate over its financial operations and risk management as the Bank of Ghana prepares to exit artisanal gold trading on January 1, 2026. The controversy intensified following the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Fifth Review report on Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility programme, which disclosed that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/

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18 h. ago Ghanaian delegation set for January 20, 2026 trip to Latvia in Nana Agyei case – Ablakwa

Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the Latvian Foreign Ministry has formally responded to Ghana’s request for engagement over the ongoing investigations into the death of Nana Agyei, confirming its readiness to receive a Ghanaian delegation in Riga on January 20, 2026.

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18 h. ago Cedi Maintains Stability Against Dollar During Christmas Week

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-maintains-stability-against-dollar-during-christmas-week/The Ghanaian cedi held steady on the interbank foreign exchange market during the Christmas week, trading around GHS 11.10 to the US dollar, according to data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The relative stability comes as the festive season draws to a close, offering a reprieve from the currency volatility experienced earlier in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-maintains-stability-against-dollar-during-christmas-week/

Sport

39 h. ago Victoria Bright: Weak institutions make presidential term extension risky

Chartered legal practitioner and entrepreneur, Victoria Bright, has voiced her opposition to the proposal to extend Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, stressing that the country’s institutions are not yet robust enough to support such a change.

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39 h. ago Police net 120 suspects in major East Legon drug and crime swoop

A police operation to clamp down on illicit drug dealers and criminal gangs in the East Legon enclave has led to the arrest of 120 suspects, including six women. Following the arrests, the suspects were taken to the East Legon Police Station for screening to identify those connected to specific crimes and others suspected of […]

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40 h. ago 100 arrested in Accra’s Tabora in major Mobile Money fraud crackdown

The Minister for Communications and Digital Innovation has praised a major police-led operation that led to the arrest of 100 suspects in Tabora, accused of involvement in Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud and other cyber-enabled financial crimes.

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46 h. ago Why Council of State must be fixed, not scrapped – Constitution Review Chair explains

The chairman of the Constitution Review Committee says Ghana should reform the Council of State rather than abolish it, arguing that the institution plays a critical role in a deeply polarised political system.

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58 h. ago $120,000 stolen from Ghanaian financial institution by hackers – INTERPOL

A Ghanaian financial institution was hit by a major ransomware attack that encrypted vast volumes of data and disrupted critical services, INTERPOL has disclosed.

Economics

60 h. ago Open Letter To The Law Enforcement Agencies And Parliament Of Ghana Demanding Truth, Justice And National Healing In The Death Of Charles Kwadwo Fosu (Daddy Lumba)

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/open-letter-to-the-law-enforcement-agencies-and-parliament-of-ghana-demanding-truth-justice-and-national-healing-in-the-death-of-charles-kwadwo-fosu-daddy-lumba/To: The Inspector–General of Police – Ghana Police Service The Criminal Investigations Department – Ghana Police Service The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice The Speaker of Parliament and Honourable Members of the Republic of Ghana All constitutionally mandated institutions tasked with law enforcement, justice, and public accountability   CC: support@police.gov.gh (Ghana Police Service – General […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/open-letter-to-the-law-enforcement-agencies-and-parliament-of-ghana-demanding-truth-justice-and-national-healing-in-the-death-of-charles-kwadwo-fosu-daddy-lumba/

Events

61 h. ago Mali Coach Saintfiet Condemns Four Year AFCON Cycle as European Imposition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mali-coach-saintfiet-condemns-four-year-afcon-cycle-as-european-imposition/Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has launched a stinging attack on the decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of the traditional two year cycle, describing the move as one imposed on Africa by global football authorities and European clubs driven by financial interests. Speaking to reporters in Rabat on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mali-coach-saintfiet-condemns-four-year-afcon-cycle-as-european-imposition/

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61 h. ago Kim Orders Missile Production Surge as North Korea Deepens Russia Ties

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kim-orders-missile-production-surge-as-north-korea-deepens-russia-ties/North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered officials to significantly increase missile production and construct additional munitions factories to meet growing military demands, state media reported on Friday, December 26. According to the state run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim issued the directive during visits to major munitions industry enterprises in the east […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kim-orders-missile-production-surge-as-north-korea-deepens-russia-ties/

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61 h. ago Selective Justice Eroding Trust in Anti Corruption Efforts, Says Prempeh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/selective-justice-eroding-trust-in-anti-corruption-efforts-says-prempeh/Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh has warned that perceived selective enforcement of anti corruption laws is steadily undermining public trust in Ghana’s justice system, weakening institutions meant to protect accountability and the rule of law. Speaking on JoyNews on Thursday, December 26, 2025, after the committee submitted its final report […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/selective-justice-eroding-trust-in-anti-corruption-efforts-says-prempeh/

Politics

61 h. ago Barker Vormawor Urges Stronger Capacity Building for ORAL Success

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/barker-vormawor-urges-stronger-capacity-building-for-oral-success/Private legal practitioner and activist Oliver Barker Vormawor has called for a new approach to ensure Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) succeeds, recommending the establishment of a 40 member white collar crime unit at the Attorney General’s Department. In a social media post, Barker Vormawor suggested the Attorney General should engage the Finance Minister to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/barker-vormawor-urges-stronger-capacity-building-for-oral-success/

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61 h. ago Accra Mayor Commends Security Agencies for Peaceful Christmas Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-mayor-commends-security-agencies-for-peaceful-christmas-operations/The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has commended the Metropolitan Security Council (METSEC) and emergency agencies in the city for what he described as strong performance in fire safety and general security as festive operations continue across the capital. The Mayor commended the security agencies on Christmas Eve during a meeting as part of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-mayor-commends-security-agencies-for-peaceful-christmas-operations/

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62 h. ago Deputy Finance Minister Commends ADB’s Historic Turnaround Performance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-finance-minister-commends-adbs-historic-turnaround-performance/Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has praised the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC for its remarkable financial recovery, attributing the turnaround to strong collaboration between management and staff. Speaking at the opening of the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the ADB Local Union of the Union of Industry, Commerce and Finance (UNICOF) of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-finance-minister-commends-adbs-historic-turnaround-performance/

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63 h. ago Civil Society Leader Says Gold Programme Loss Claims Miss Bigger Picture

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-leader-says-gold-programme-loss-claims-miss-bigger-picture/Civil society activist Dr. Steve Manteaw has challenged the narrative surrounding reported 214 million dollar losses in the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) domestic gold purchase programme, arguing that focusing solely on operational costs while ignoring macroeconomic benefits distorts the programme’s actual impact. The natural resource governance expert maintains that critics and some analysts are fixating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-leader-says-gold-programme-loss-claims-miss-bigger-picture/

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