60 h. ago Akufo Addo, Bawumia Walking Freely Shows No Persecution Says Prof Asare

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/akufo-addo-bawumia-walking-freely-shows-no-persecution-says-prof-asare/Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare has dismissed claims that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta is being politically persecuted, arguing that the case against him is being pursued by a Special Prosecutor appointed by the previous government rather than a new administration seeking revenge. In a strongly worded Facebook post on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/akufo-addo-bawumia-walking-freely-shows-no-persecution-says-prof-asare/

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60 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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60 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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62 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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62 h. ago Ghana and Afreximbank Settle Three Year Dispute Over Trade Facility

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-and-afreximbank-settle-three-year-dispute-over-trade-facility/Ghana and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have resolved a three year dispute over a $750 million loan facility, both parties announced on Christmas Day. The Ministry of Finance and Afreximbank said the matter had been settled to the satisfaction of both parties, paving the way for continued engagement on Ghana’s development agenda. The resolution […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-and-afreximbank-settle-three-year-dispute-over-trade-facility/

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63 h. ago Economist Assures Public on IMF Programme Extension Proposal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-assures-public-on-imf-programme-extension-proposal/Following the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) proposal to extend Ghana’s bailout programme by three months, economist and Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Theo Acheampong, has moved to calm public concerns about the recommendation. The extension, which would shift the programme’s end date from May 16, 2026, to August 16, 2026, was disclosed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-assures-public-on-imf-programme-extension-proposal/

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64 h. ago Deputy Finance Minister powers Awurahae, Sapor, pledges roads and 24 hour market.

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-finance-minister-powers-awurahae-sapor-pledges-roads-and-24-hour-market/The Deputy Minister for Finance and MP for Asuogyaman, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has commissioned a 2.4-kilometre electricity network extension connecting the communities of Awurahae and Sapor to the national grid, ending decades of life without power for residents located just a few kilometres from the Akosombo Hydropower Dam. Commissioning the project on Christmas Day, December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-finance-minister-powers-awurahae-sapor-pledges-roads-and-24-hour-market/

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3 d. ago Ghana and Afreximbank announce successful resolution of $750 million facility

The Ministry of Finance has announced that Ghana and Afreximbank have reached a successful resolution regarding the $750 million facility.

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3 d. ago Deputy Finance Minister hails ADB’s remarkable turnaround, record growth and rising confidence

Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has praised the Board, Management and staff of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC for what he described as a remarkable turnaround that has led to historic growth and improved performance.

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3 d. ago Road Safety Authority urges road users to avoid alcohol and drugs during yuletide

The Upper East Regional Office of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has appealed to motorists and motorcyclists to refrain from alcohol and drug abuse while driving or riding before, during, and after the Christmas festive season.

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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 US Lawyer Calls Red Notice Against Ken Ofori Atta Unnecessary

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-lawyer-calls-red-notice-against-ken-ofori-atta-unnecessary/Enayat Qasimi, the Washington based international lawyer representing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta, has criticized the Interpol Red Notice issued against his client, arguing that Ghanaian authorities were fully aware of his whereabouts and that the former minister’s constitutional rights have been violated throughout the investigation. In an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-lawyer-calls-red-notice-against-ken-ofori-atta-unnecessary/

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4 d. ago Western region records 465 road fatalities in 11 months; officials blame drunk driving, human error

The Western Region has recorded a worrying rise in road traffic accidents, with 465 people losing their lives in 2,800 crashes between January and November 2025, prompting renewed calls for stronger policy and enforcement measures to curb the trend.

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5 d. ago Central Region: FDA urges extreme caution in Christmas shopping  

The Central Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has entreated citizens to exercise extreme caution when buying food, drinks, and other consumables for the Christmas festive occasion.  

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5 d. ago Police Arrest 132 Suspects in Accra Pre Christmas Security Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-arrest-132-suspects-in-accra-pre-christmas-security-operations/The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 132 suspects following a series of special swoops and motor traffic operations conducted across parts of the Accra Metropolis as part of efforts to ensure safety during the Christmas festivities. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the Regional Public Relations Officer, Superintendent […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-arrest-132-suspects-in-accra-pre-christmas-security-operations/

Events

5 d. ago Police Arrest Wanted Suspect for Theft at Diaspora Summit 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-arrest-wanted-suspect-for-theft-at-diaspora-summit-2025/Police have arrested a man on the wanted list after an undercover operation at the Diaspora Summit 2025 held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), following complaints of theft from participants. According to the Accra Regional Police Command, working together with the Central Division Police Command, officers intensified surveillance at the event after receiving […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-arrest-wanted-suspect-for-theft-at-diaspora-summit-2025/

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5 d. ago Agric Minister launches $147.3m PROSPER Project to modernise agriculture, support 420,000 farmers

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has launched a national agricultural intervention project dubbed the Promoting Rural Opportunities, Sustainable Profits and Environmental Resilience (PROSPER) Project, aimed at modernising Ghana’s agricultural sector and improving the livelihoods of about 420,000 beneficiaries across eight regions. The project was officially launched in Damongo, the Savannah Regional capital, […]

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6 d. ago Karaga’s Champion: Dr. Amin Adam Reflects on Service and Leadership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/karagas-champion-dr-amin-adam-reflects-on-service-and-leadership/In a year marked by political recalibration, economic reassessment, and renewed civic expectations, Hon. Dr. Mohammed Amin Anta Adam Former Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for the Karaga Constituency in Ghana’s Northern Region reflects on leadership, accountability, and the road ahead for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as it positions itself as the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/karagas-champion-dr-amin-adam-reflects-on-service-and-leadership/

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6 d. ago Over 800 Sefwi Bekwai Residents Benefit From Health Screening

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Acquah Anthony, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/over-800-sefwi-bekwai-residents-benefit-from-health-screening/More than 800 residents of Sefwi Bekwai, in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region, have benefited from a health screening exercise organized by Banahene Specialist Hospital, based in Tema in the Greater Accra Region. The Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Banahene (popularly known as Atta Banahene), a native of Sefwi Bekwai, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Acquah Anthony, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/over-800-sefwi-bekwai-residents-benefit-from-health-screening/

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