8 h. ago Why the NDC’s reduced Lithium Royalty Rate proposal is “Strange and Legally Baseless” – Africa Policy Lens

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has criticised the decision of the government to propose a reduction of Ghana’s royalty rate in the Barari DV lithium agreement from the previously agreed 10% to 5%. According to the APL, the previous administration, after Cabinet approval to review royalty rates for lithium and associated minerals, negotiated a 10% royalty rate with Barari DV Ghana Limited—an upward revision from the standard 5% applied in the broader mining sector.

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13 h. ago Parliament not clothed to declare Kpandai seat vacant – Kyei

Former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has criticised Parliament’s decision to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency, insisting that only a court has the constitutional mandate to declare a parliamentary seat vacant.

Politics

13 h. ago Trump criticises ‘weak’ European leaders over Ukraine and immigration

US President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders as "weak" and suggested the US could scale back support for Ukraine.

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14 h. ago GAF, sister security agencies to conduct joint show of force exercise in Accra

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in collaboration with sister security agencies, will on Thursday, December 11, 2025, conduct a coordinated Joint Show of Force Exercise in Accra as part of ongoing security preparations.

Politics

16 h. ago Manhyia South MP accuses speaker of partisanship over Kpandai re

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has criticised Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin for what he describes as inconsistent and partisan handling of the Kpandai parliamentary re-run issue. Speaking on Joy Midday News, the MP questioned why the Speaker allowed the Clerk to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy despite a pending motion for stay of execution filed at the court. According to him, the Speaker’s position contradicts previous practice where legal processes were allowed to conclude before a vacancy was declared in similar cases.

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18 h. ago Economist Godfred Bokpin slams Ghana’s ‘talk show country’ mentality

Ghanaian economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has criticised Ghana’s public discourse, arguing that national policy decisions are overwhelmingly shaped by emotion and political dogmatism rather than concrete evidence.

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20 h. ago Energy Ministry hits back at Minority, says 9% tariff hike modest compared to their 27%

The Spokesperson and Director of Communication for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has fired back at criticisms from the Minority in Parliament over the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) announcement of a 9% electricity tariff increase effective January 2026.

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22 h. ago Ghana’s public debate too emotional, not driven by data – Prof Bokpin

Economics professor Godfred Bokpin has criticised the quality of Ghana’s national conversations, arguing that far too many public debates are shaped by emotion rather than evidence. He says the country must urgently elevate the role of data in public policy, decision-making and everyday discourse. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Forum for Data Producers, Users and […]

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23 h. ago Former South Tongu MP Mourns NDC Communicator Killed in Tragic Adaklu Accident

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-south-tongu-mp-mourns-ndc-communicator-killed-in-tragic-adaklu-accident/The former Member of Parliament (MP) for South Tongu Constituency in the Volta Region, Mr Kobena Mensah Woyome has mourned the untimely death of the Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Constituency, Nicholas Yao Akorbotu, who died in a tragic motorbike accident at Adaklu in the Volta Region. “We lost Nicholas […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-south-tongu-mp-mourns-ndc-communicator-killed-in-tragic-adaklu-accident/

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25 h. ago A dangerous experiment – Sam Okudzeto questions foundation of OSP

Former president of the Ghana Bar Association, Sam Okudzeto, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing its very foundation as a dangerous experiment that was never grounded in necessity.

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26 h. ago Scrap it – Sam Okudzeto says Special Prosecutor’s office has achieved nothing

Former President of the Ghana Bar Association, Sam Okudzeto, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting that the institution has failed to justify its existence and must be scrapped.

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37 h. ago Unemployed Trained Teachers raises alarm over alleged ‘secret’ GES recruitment

The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers (2023 Graduates) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as credible and growing allegations of “secret” recruitment within the Ghana Education Service (GES).

Society

38 h. ago OSP schedules next PPA CEO trial hearing for January 2026 after internal review

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended its handling of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) CEO scandal following criticism from freelance investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the OSP said the trial, which continued on December 8, 2025, is ongoing, with a pending motion to call an additional witness. The next sitting has been scheduled for January 20, 2026.

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38 h. ago OSP updates on former PPA CEO trial, says hearing continues Jan. 20

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended its handling of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) CEO scandal following criticism from freelance investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the OSP said the trial, which continued on December 8, 2025, is ongoing, with a pending motion to call an additional witness. The next sitting has been scheduled for January 20, 2026.

Sport

40 h. ago Tariff hikes will ‘completely wipe out’ 9% wage adjustment – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has sharply criticised the recent water and electricity tariff increments, warning that the hikes will entirely negate the negotiated 9% wage adjustment for 2026 and further impoverish Ghanaians.

Politics

42 h. ago Analyst Questions Secrecy Around Government WhatsApp Platform With Journalists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/Dr. Joshua Zaato has raised concerns about a government-initiated WhatsApp platform that reportedly includes journalists, civil society actors, and officials from key accountability institutions, questioning the lack of transparency surrounding its creation and membership. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday, 8 December 2025, the governance and public policy analyst from the University of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/

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43 h. ago Little sleep, no pay: India’s poll workers flag harsh conditions amid uproar over deaths

A few days ago, Sarvesh Kumar, a school teacher in India's Uttar Pradesh state, was found dead in his home.

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45 h. ago Human rights lawyer demands justice for departed souls of El

A human rights lawyer has called for expeditious investigations into the death of the six young women at the El-Wak Sports Stadium military disaster in Accra.

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48 h. ago Only punishing the public – FABAG rejects ‘insensitive’ tariff hikes amid soaring inefficiency

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has launched a pushback against the latest utility tariff hikes.

Sport

50 h. ago Death of Venezuelan opposition figure in custody ‘vile’, US says

The US has criticised the Venezuelan government over the death of an opposition figure in custody, calling it a "reminder of the vile nature" of President Nicolás Maduro's regime.

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