12 h. ago Prempeh Defends Thirty Year Presidential Age Proposal as Voter Choice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prempeh-defends-thirty-year-presidential-age-proposal-as-voter-choice/Professor H Kwasi Prempeh has defended the Constitutional Review Committee’s (CRC) recommendation to lower the minimum age for presidential candidates from 40 to 30 years, arguing that voters rather than constitutional barriers should determine who leads the nation. The CRC chairman, speaking December 27 on TV3’s Hot Issues programme, dismissed concerns that a 30 year […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prempeh-defends-thirty-year-presidential-age-proposal-as-voter-choice/

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41 h. ago KNUST College of Engineering deepens industry partnerships to drive innovation and national development

The College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is intensifying collaboration with industry partners to accelerate innovation, strengthen engineering education and deliver practical solutions to Ghana’s development challenges. The renewed push was outlined at the College of Engineering and Industry Symposium held at Kwawu-Nkwatia in the Eastern Region of Ghana under the theme “Engineering Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation and Development,” which brought together academics, industry leaders and policymakers to explore long-term collaboration models.

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41 h. ago ‘NDC can’t change the constitution alone’ – Minority MPs hold key role, says Barker

Convener of the FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has observed that the legal process required to amend recommendations by the Constitution Review Committee (CRC) could significantly strengthen the influence of the minority in Parliament.

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42 h. ago Parents of Persons with Disabilities call for affordable rehabilitation services 

Parents and caregivers of persons with disabilities in Agona Nsaba in the Central Region have appealed to the government to establish affordable rehabilitation centres and strengthen support systems to ease their caregiving burden. 

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44 h. ago Prof. Prempeh defends lowering presidential age, cites Kufuor’s early leadership roles

Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), has justified the committee’s recommendation to reduce the minimum age for presidential candidates to 30, responding to criticisms that the proposal could allow inexperienced individuals to assume the nation’s highest office.

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52 h. ago A second look, not a veto – Constitution Review Chair makes case for Council of State reform

The chairman of the Constitution Review Committee says proposals to strengthen the Council of State are aimed at giving it a meaningful second-look role in major national decisions, not the power to veto government action.

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66 h. ago Pastor Says Church Members Equally Accountable in Relationships With Clerics

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pastor-says-church-members-equally-accountable-in-relationships-with-clerics/A Nigerian pastor has defended Pastor Chris Okafor following allegations of a romantic relationship involving actress Doris Ogala, arguing that responsibility in such matters should not be placed on clerics alone and that church members bear equal accountability. Pastor Gideon Chika Onyeudo, popularly known as Beloved Onyeudo, who leads Christ Divine Worship Assembly International, shared […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pastor-says-church-members-equally-accountable-in-relationships-with-clerics/

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66 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/

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68 h. ago Finance Ministry Downplays Significance of Three Month IMF Extension

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-ministry-downplays-significance-of-three-month-imf-extension/A senior technical advisor at Ghana’s Finance Ministry has defended the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) proposed three month extension of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, characterizing such adjustments as routine practice in fund supported arrangements worldwide. Dr. Theo Acheampong said the extension carries no negative implications for Ghana’s economic recovery trajectory or the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-ministry-downplays-significance-of-three-month-imf-extension/

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2 d. ago Does Goldbod owe BoG US$214m, or has BoG lost US$214m? A policy and financial risk analysis

Introduction Ghana’s Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) and Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) have been celebrated as innovative strategies to strengthen Ghana’s reserves, reduce reliance on foreign exchange borrowing, and curb illicit gold exports. At the heart of these initiatives is the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), established in 2025 to support the accumulation of gold reserves by the […]

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3 d. ago Precision strikes hit terrorist targets as Nigeria, U.S. strengthen security cooperation

The Nigerian government has confirmed that ongoing security cooperation and intelligence collaboration with the United States has led to precision strikes on terrorist targets in the country’s North West.

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3 d. ago Commentary on Noah Adamtey v Attorney General: A constitutional challenge to Office of Special Prosecutor

I have read Noah Adamtey’s suit (Noah Ephraim Tetteh Adamtey v Attorney General, Suit No. J1/3/2026) before the Ghana Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act.

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4 d. ago U.S. lawyer suggests GRA–SML case is politically motivated; says Ofori

Enayat Qasimi, an international legal practitioner and lead counsel for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has described the ongoing GRA–SML case as politically driven, insisting that his client is not attempting to evade justice. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Qasimi argued that investigative authorities, particularly the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), were […]

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4 d. ago “OSP Knew He Was Abroad for Treatment” – Lawyer Questions Red Notice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/osp-knew-he-was-abroad-for-treatment-lawyer-questions-red-notice/Enayat Qasimi, an international legal practitioner and counsel for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has described the ongoing GRA–SML corruption case involving his client as politically motivated, insisting that Ofori-Atta is not attempting to evade justice. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Qasimi argued that investigative authorities, particularly the Office of the Special Prosecutor […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/osp-knew-he-was-abroad-for-treatment-lawyer-questions-red-notice/

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4 d. ago AfDB and Nedbank Sign Landmark Deal to Expand Housing Access and Trade Finance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-and-nedbank-sign-landmark-deal-to-expand-housing-access-and-trade-finance/The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Nedbank Group have signed a landmark deal to boost access to affordable housing in South Africa and strengthen trade across the continent. The financing package comprises two components: a ZAR 2.5 billion social bond investment in Nedbank Group Limited and a $60 million trade finance Risk Participation Agreement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-and-nedbank-sign-landmark-deal-to-expand-housing-access-and-trade-finance/

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4 d. ago African Nations Prioritize Domestic Natural Gas Use for Energy Security

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-nations-prioritize-domestic-natural-gas-use-for-energy-security/African countries are increasingly channeling natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) toward domestic consumption to strengthen power generation, industrial development, and energy security, according to the State of African Energy: 2026 Outlook Report released this week. The report indicates that gas-producing nations are shifting from treating natural gas primarily as an export commodity, instead […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-nations-prioritize-domestic-natural-gas-use-for-energy-security/

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4 d. ago NDC highlights first year achievements, vows to stabilise economy and strengthen governance

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has used its Christmas and New Year message to reflect on its first year in office, emphasising initiatives aimed at restoring public trust, stabilising the economy, and enhancing the efficiency of state institutions.

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4 d. ago Interior Minister pledges government support to strengthen security services

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the pressing challenges faced by Ghana’s security personnel, including housing, morale, and logistics, in the coming year.

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5 d. ago CBS defends pulling 60 Minutes segment about Trump deportations

CBS News is facing scrutiny after pulling a segment from its flagship Sunday broadcast about the Trump administration's deportations of Venezuelan men to a detention centre in El Salvador.

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5 d. ago Constitutional Reforms Strengthen NDPC Role in National Planning

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-reforms-strengthen-ndpc-role-in-national-planning/The Constitutional Review Committee has recommended elevating the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to serve as the central coordinating, monitoring, and evaluation body for national development planning under proposed constitutional amendments submitted to President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, December 22, 2025. The reforms aim to reduce policy fragmentation and ensure long term economic planning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-reforms-strengthen-ndpc-role-in-national-planning/

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