2 h. ago Former GES Official Criticizes Adutwum’s Free SHS Leadership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-ges-official-criticizes-adutwums-free-shs-leadership/Former Ghana Education Service Deputy Director-General Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh has criticized former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum’s leadership approach, claiming it negatively impacted the Free Senior High School policy’s implementation quality. Speaking during an interview on Accra-based Channel 1 Television, Tandoh alleged that Adutwum’s “know-it-all” leadership style undermined collaboration with technical education professionals […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-ges-official-criticizes-adutwums-free-shs-leadership/

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16 h. ago African CFOs to convene in Accra for landmark conference in November

Ghana’s capital, Accra, will host the continent’s top financial leaders as the Conference of African Chief Finance Officers (CACFO) comes to the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra, on 3–4 November 2025. Organised by CACFO in collaboration with the International CFO Alliance, the University of Ghana Business School, and KPMG, the gathering is expected to draw chief financial officers, government leaders, multinational finance executives, and policy experts from across Africa and beyond.

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19 h. ago Ghana Think Tank Leader Backs Police Action in Political Corruption Case

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-think-tank-leader-backs-police-action-in-political-corruption-case/Policy think tank president Franklin Cudjoe has endorsed police action against a prominent opposition politician while demanding substantiation of serious corruption allegations against Ghana’s top law enforcement official. Cudjoe, who heads IMANI Africa, responded to the arrest of New Patriotic Party Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye, by Ghana Police Service for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-think-tank-leader-backs-police-action-in-political-corruption-case/

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33 h. ago Nine Soldiers Killed as Cameroon Separatists Enforce Lockdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nine-soldiers-killed-as-cameroon-separatists-enforce-lockdown/Armed separatists killed at least nine government soldiers during weekend clashes while imposing a month-long lockdown across Cameroon’s war-torn Anglophone regions, aimed at disrupting October’s presidential election and school reopenings. The lockdown began Monday in the Northwest and Southwest regions, where separatists have battled government forces since 2017 seeking independence for the territory they call […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nine-soldiers-killed-as-cameroon-separatists-enforce-lockdown/

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45 h. ago Fidelity Bank sustainability conference outline roadmap for climate resilient growth

At the third edition of the Fidelity Sustainability Conference, leaders across finance, policy, and industry shared insights on how Ghana’s financial sector can align climate action with finance. This article captures the highlights and forward-looking insights from the conference. The message was clear: sustainability is no longer a side agenda for corporate social responsibility; it […]

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69 h. ago Think Tank Leader Calls for Investigation Into Political Asylum Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-calls-for-investigation-into-political-asylum-claims/Policy analyst Franklin Cudjoe has urged Ghana’s Inspector General of Police to investigate claims by NPP regional chairman Kwame Baffoe that his life faces imminent danger from government persecution. Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC and serving as the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman, has applied for political asylum at multiple foreign embassies, citing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-calls-for-investigation-into-political-asylum-claims/

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6 d. ago Expert Questions Independence of Ghana’s Proposed Fiscal Council

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-questions-independence-of-ghanas-proposed-fiscal-council/A prominent banking consultant has raised doubts about whether Ghana’s planned Independent Fiscal Council can operate without political interference, citing the country’s history of undermining supposedly autonomous institutions. Dr. Richmond Atuahene, a banking and financial consultant, questioned the effectiveness of the proposed oversight body during an interview with The High Street Journal. He argued that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-questions-independence-of-ghanas-proposed-fiscal-council/

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6 d. ago The watchdogs have gone unwatched: It’s time for a Financial Control Authority (FCA)

Ghana’s financial system is supervised by four independent regulators: the Bank of Ghana (BoG), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Insurance Commission (NIC), and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA). Each is mandated to safeguard its sector, banking, capital markets, insurance, and pensions, respectively. Despite this regulatory framework, Ghana has experienced significant financial instability in recent years. Between 2017 and 2019, over 420 financial institutions collapsed, costing the state more than GH¢21 billion in bailouts.

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7 d. ago Former Chief Justice Calls Colleague’s Removal Process Unfair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-calls-colleagues-removal-process-unfair/Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has condemned the removal of her successor as unfair and dangerous to judicial independence, following Ghana’s controversial dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. President John Dramani Mahama sacked Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on Monday, September 1, 2025, hours after he received the report of the 5-member committee he set up […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-calls-colleagues-removal-process-unfair/

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7 d. ago Economic Fighters League calls for transparency and reforms after removal of Chief Justice

The Economic Fighters League has responded to the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, expressing concern over what it describes as the broader implications for judicial independence and constitutional democracy in Ghana.

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7 d. ago Chief Justice removal sparks debate over Ghana’s judicial independence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chief-justice-removal-sparks-debate-over-ghanas-judicial-independence/President John Mahama’s decision to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office has triggered intense discussion about constitutional procedure, political interference, and potential impacts on investor confidence in Ghana’s legal system. The removal follows a committee of inquiry’s recommendation under Article 146(9) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, which found evidence of “stated misbehaviour” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chief-justice-removal-sparks-debate-over-ghanas-judicial-independence/

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8 d. ago President’s power to appoint Chief Justice must be scrapped – Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has renewed calls for urgent constitutional reforms to strengthen judicial independence in Ghana, following the recent removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

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8 d. ago CJ’s Ouster UnderminesGhana’s Democracy—Bekwai MP Lawyer Ralph

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice as a dangerous assault on the country’s democratic foundations. In a statement, the MP said the presidency’s action represents not just an institutional overreach, but also a direct threat to the independence of the judiciary — a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/

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8 d. ago CJ’s Ouster Undermines Ghana’s Democracy—Bekwai MP Lawyer Ralph

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice as a dangerous assault on the country’s democratic foundations. In a statement, the MP said the presidency’s action represents not just an institutional overreach, but also a direct threat to the independence of the judiciary — a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/

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9 d. ago IMF Pledges Support for Ghana’s Independent Fiscal Oversight Body

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-pledges-support-for-ghanas-independent-fiscal-oversight-body/Ghana’s plans to establish an independent fiscal council have gained significant international backing, with the International Monetary Fund offering comprehensive technical assistance to help design and implement the oversight mechanism. The initiative forms part of President John Mahama’s administration’s broader strategy to address persistent fiscal challenges that have historically led to budget overruns, mounting debt […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-pledges-support-for-ghanas-independent-fiscal-oversight-body/

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1 week ago Ghanaians gather at Independence Square for Daddy Lumba’s one

Thousands of mourners converged at Independence Square in Accra on Saturday, August 30, 2025, to commemorate the one-week observance of the late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba. Originally scheduled for the University of Ghana Stadium, the venue was changed following a noise-making ban in the La Traditional Area. Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known professionally as Daddy Lumba, […]

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1 week ago Think Tank Leader Backs Bawumia for NPP’s 2028 Presidential Bid

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-backs-bawumia-for-npps-2028-presidential-bid/A prominent policy analyst has thrown his support behind former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s quest to lead the New Patriotic Party into the 2028 presidential election. Kofi Bentil, vice president of IMANI Africa think tank, argued that Bawumia remains the opposition party’s strongest potential candidate despite losing the 2024 presidential race to John Mahama. Writing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-backs-bawumia-for-npps-2028-presidential-bid/

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1 week ago MGL’s Abdulai Awudu elected President of Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association

General Manager of the Adom Brands under The Multimedia Group Limited, Abdulai Awudu, has been elected unopposed as President of the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA).

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1 week ago Foreign Control of Key Sectors Threatens Ghana’s Economic Independence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-control-of-key-sectors-threatens-ghanas-economic-independence/Ghana’s major industries have slipped into foreign hands, leaving local businesses scrambling for survival as policymakers consider further liberalization that could accelerate the trend. The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations warns that banking, telecommunications, insurance, oil and gas, and mining sectors now operate under predominantly foreign ownership, raising questions about the country’s economic sovereignty. “We […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-control-of-key-sectors-threatens-ghanas-economic-independence/

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2 w. ago Policy Leaders Gather to Shape Ghana’s New Independent Fiscal Watchdog

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/policy-leaders-gather-to-shape-ghanas-new-independent-fiscal-watchdog/Government officials, lawmakers and development partners will meet Wednesday in Accra to design Ghana’s new Fiscal Council, an independent body tasked with monitoring the country’s financial management and debt levels. The roundtable at Tang Palace Hotel brings together representatives from Parliament, civil society organizations and researchers to discuss implementation of the council established under the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/policy-leaders-gather-to-shape-ghanas-new-independent-fiscal-watchdog/

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