13 h. ago Constitutional Amendment Process Empowers Minority in Parliament Says Barker

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-amendment-process-empowers-minority-in-parliament-says-barker-vormawor/Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convener of the FixTheCountry Movement, has stated that Ghana’s constitutional amendment process grants significant power to the parliamentary minority, making unilateral changes by any governing party virtually impossible. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, December 27, 2025, the activist and lawyer emphasized that constitutional reforms must navigate stringent parliamentary procedures that cannot bypass […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-amendment-process-empowers-minority-in-parliament-says-barker-vormawor/

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65 h. ago Govt targets 99.9% electricity access by 2030 as Awurahae, Sapor Get Power

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/govt-targets-99-9-electricity-access-by-2030-as-awurahae-sapor-get-power/Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving near-universal access to electricity, pledging to raise the national access rate from the current 89.03 per cent to about 99.9 per cent by 2030. Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, said the goal is central to accelerating socio-economic development, particularly in underserved communities. “Government […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/govt-targets-99-9-electricity-access-by-2030-as-awurahae-sapor-get-power/

Events

4 d. ago Energy Ministry Pledges Stable Power Supply Throughout Christmas

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-ministry-pledges-stable-power-supply-throughout-christmas/The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has assured Ghanaians of sustained stable electricity supply throughout the Christmas period and beyond. Richmond Rockson, Head of Communication at the Ministry, stated that the ministry is working closely with relevant agencies in the energy sector to sustain stable power supply during the Christmas period and beyond, a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-ministry-pledges-stable-power-supply-throughout-christmas/

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5 d. ago Bawku Mediation Report, State Censorship, Legality, Morality And  The Foundations Of The State Of Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bawku-mediation-report-state-censorship-legality-morality-and-the-foundations-of-the-state-of-ghana/STATE CENSORSHIP   Ghanaians did not vote on 7 December 2025 for a creeping dictatorship in which the  government resorts to censorship of critical articles written by citizens and published by the  state-owned media demanding answers to the constitutional and legal basis of the exercise of  executive power perceived to be arbitrary simply because the government […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bawku-mediation-report-state-censorship-legality-morality-and-the-foundations-of-the-state-of-ghana/

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5 d. ago GRIDCo begins test run to connect AKSA Anwomaso power plant to national grid

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has commenced tie-in and test run activities to connect the newly completed AKSA Anwomaso Power Plant to the national transmission grid.

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6 d. ago Youth Power On Display: Citizen Check 2025 Walk Draws Thousands Nationwide

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-power-on-display-citizen-check-2025-walk-draws-thousands-nationwide/Tema came alive with youthful energy as thousands of young Ghanaians from across the country converged for the 2025 Citizen Check International Youth Walk, turning the principal streets of the harbour city into a powerful symbol of youth unity, advocacy and social consciousness. The walk, organised by Citizen Check International, recorded one of its largest […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-power-on-display-citizen-check-2025-walk-draws-thousands-nationwide/

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7 d. ago African States Imposed 193 Internet Shutdowns Across 41 Countries Since 2016

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-states-imposed-193-internet-shutdowns-across-41-countries-since-2016/African governments imposed 193 internet shutdowns across 41 countries between 2016 and 2024, doubling from 14 instances in 2016 to 28 in 2024, according to a new open access book providing the first comparative analysis of state sponsored digital blackouts written by African researchers. The book titled Internet Shutdowns in Africa Technology Rights and Power […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-states-imposed-193-internet-shutdowns-across-41-countries-since-2016/

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7 d. ago Energy Minister Pledges Stable Power Supply as Grid Hits Record Demand

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-minister-pledges-stable-power-supply-as-grid-hits-record-demand/Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor assured Ghanaians of stable power supply during the festive period despite the national grid reaching a record peak demand of approximately 4,300 megawatts, marking an all time high for energy consumption. The Minister addressed participants at a health walk organized by the Ministry on Saturday, December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-minister-pledges-stable-power-supply-as-grid-hits-record-demand/

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7 d. ago Reclaiming Power: Farmers Grow Wealth, But Who Gets the Value?

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reclaiming-power-farmers-grow-wealth-but-who-gets-the-value/In today’s global economy, the quest for fairness in value chains for small-scale producers in agricultural value chains is increasingly linked to the politics of pricing and the power dynamics that govern global trade. Despite their hard work, small-scale farmers are the least rewarded in global agriculture-food value chains that rely heavily on their efforts. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reclaiming-power-farmers-grow-wealth-but-who-gets-the-value/

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7 d. ago Energy minister assures stable power as Ghana hits peak demand in December

Amid the twinkling lights and heightened commercial activity of the Christmas season, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has issued a firm guarantee that the national power grid will remain stable, despite surging to a historic all-time high in energy consumption.

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8 d. ago Chief of Staff, Latif Abubakar chart new path for Ghana’s ‘soft power’ through theatre

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has held high-level strategic discussions with celebrated playwright and director Latif Abubakar to explore the potential of theatre as a cornerstone of Ghana’s global positioning and cultural diplomacy.

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9 d. ago MAX and Bolt announce strategic partnership to power electric mobility and vehicle ownership in Ghana

MAX, a leading mobility solutions provider, and Bolt, Ghana’s leading mobility platform, today announced a landmark strategic partnership designed to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and expand access to sustainable, affordable vehicle ownership for drivers across the country. The collaboration brings together MAX’s expertise in delivering high-quality, cost-efficient electric vehicles and value-added services […]

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9 d. ago Global Air Cargo Rates Rise Seven Percent Amid Regional Variations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-air-cargo-rates-rise-seven-percent-amid-regional-variations/Worldwide air cargo rates increased seven percent year over year in mid December, driven by strong demand from Africa and Europe despite capacity constraints across major trade lanes. Data from WorldACD Market Data shows rates reached 2.74 dollars per kilogram during the week ending December 14, marking steady growth throughout the final quarter of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-air-cargo-rates-rise-seven-percent-amid-regional-variations/

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1 week ago Electricity Tariffs, cost recovery, and public trust in Ghana: The hidden crisis in power sector sustainability

The power sector in Ghana is at a turning point. Tariffs are viewed by consumers as a clear indicator of fairness; low prices are perceived as relief, while high prices are perceived as punitive. Tariffs are a tool used by utilities and regulators to keep the books balanced and the lights on. When those two points of view diverge, there is not only financial strain but also a decline in public confidence, which makes reform both technically and politically difficult.

Events

1 week ago Government Seeks Civil Society Input on Petroleum Act Legislative Review Committee

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-seeks-civil-society-input-on-petroleum-act-legislative-review-committee/The Ghanaian government is consulting with civil society organizations to gather stakeholder views as part of efforts to review the Petroleum Exploration and Production Act 2016 and associated regulations governing the upstream petroleum sector. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition inaugurated a Legislative Review Committee earlier this year co-chaired by former Minister for Power […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-seeks-civil-society-input-on-petroleum-act-legislative-review-committee/

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1 week ago Let’s rally behind Bawumia to rebuild and reclaim power in 2028 – Opoku Prempeh to NPP faithful

The 2024 Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called on party faithful to unite behind Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s 2024 Presidential Candidate and former Vice President of Ghana, as the NPP charts a path toward regaining power in 2028.

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1 week ago From Trash to Power: How Ghana can fuel its waste, save lives and forest

Every morning, smoke rises across homes and markets in Ghana’s Ahafo Region. It comes from charcoal stoves and firewood fires, the main source of cooking energy for millions of families. The smoke stings the eyes, fills the lungs, and quietly damages health. But researchers say that in the Bono and Ahafo Regional towns like Sunyani […]

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1 week ago Underperforming energy agency heads face the axe – Minister Jinapor warns

Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, has issued a firm warning to heads of agencies and senior managers within the energy sector, stating that underperformance will lead to removal from office.

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1 week ago ECG and NEDCo performance to face tougher scrutiny in 2026 – Energy Minister

Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has announced stricter performance monitoring for power transmission and distribution agencies in 2026, stressing that inefficiencies in the system can no longer be tolerated.

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1 week ago Ghana’s energy sector shows progress after early 2025 challenges – Energy Minister

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, says Ghana’s energy sector has recorded significant improvements after facing deep structural challenges at the beginning of 2025.

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