7 h. ago Final funeral rites for Dr. Edward Omane Boamah set for December 13

Ghana will on Saturday, December 13, 2025, bid its final farewell to the former Minister for Defence and former Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Edward Omane Boamah.

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62 h. ago I appointed my brother as Defence Minister because I knew he could deliver – Kufuor justifies

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has defended his decision to appoint his brother, Dr. Kwame Addo-Kufuor, as Minister for Defence during his tenure, insisting that the appointment was based on competence rather than familial ties.

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6 d. ago Contract agreements for four helicopters and presidential jet laid in Parliament 

The government has presented the contract agreements for the acquisition of four helicopters and one presidential jet for the Ghana Air Force (GAF) to Parliament. The first is the contract agreement between the government of Ghana, represented by the Ministry of Defence, and Airbus Helicopter (SAS), France, for an amount of €125.97 million for the […]

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7 d. ago Thousands of rounds of German army ammunition stolen from lorry

A shipment of German ammunition has been stolen from a delivery lorry in the eastern town of Burg, the country's defence ministry has said.

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2 w. ago Speaker Bagbin Calls for Parliament Media Partnership to Restore Trust

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/speaker-bagbin-calls-for-parliament-media-partnership-to-restore-trust/Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin urged deeper collaboration between Parliament, the media and the public on Monday to reverse declining confidence in Ghana’s democratic institutions, citing survey data showing legislators rank among the least trusted officials in the country. Speaking at the maiden Speaker’s Public Financial Management Dialogue in Accra, Bagbin noted that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/speaker-bagbin-calls-for-parliament-media-partnership-to-restore-trust/

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2 w. ago Mahama’s delay in appointing Defence Minister reckless – Ntim Fordjour

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Ntim Fordjour, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for deferring the appointment of a substantive Defence Minister until 2026, describing the move as “reckless” and a threat to national security.

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2 w. ago IGP’s proposed contract extension “a sorry state”, could kill morale in police service – Fmr Dep. Defence Minister

Former Defence Minister has criticised the Police Council’s recommendation for a two-year contract extension for the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, describing the move as “a sorry state” that could severely weaken morale within the Ghana Police Service.

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2 w. ago I’ll appoint new Defence and Environment Ministers next year – Mahama assures

President John Mahama says he is in no rush to appoint replacements for the late Defence and Environment Ministers, assuring that the positions will be filled next year after the Christmas holidays.

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2 w. ago Speaker Bagbin calls for stronger collaboration between Parliament and media on public accountability 

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged effective collaboration between parliamentarians and media practitioners to ensure the judicious use of public funds for the benefit of citizens. 

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2 w. ago Speaker Bagbin Calls For Stronger Church Parliament Partnership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/speaker-bagbin-calls-for-stronger-church-parliament-partnership/Speaker of Parliament, Right Honourable Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has commended the Pan African Clergy Council for its ongoing partnership with the legislature in promoting ethical and moral values in national development. The Speaker made these remarks during a courtesy call by the Council at Parliament House. During the meeting, Speaker Bagbin emphasized the need […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/speaker-bagbin-calls-for-stronger-church-parliament-partnership/

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2 w. ago Works and Housing Minister tours Blekusu sea defence project, praises progress

The Ministry of Works and Housing continues its inspection of ongoing project sites to ensure timely completion. On day two of the tour, the Minister, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei visited the Blekusu Sea Defence Project in the Volta Region.

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3 w. ago Government delegation visits bereaved families of recruitment stampede

A high-level government delegation, led by Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi, embarked on an official mission on Thursday, November 13, 2025, to commiserate with the bereaved families of the recent tragic recruitment stampede that claimed multiple lives.

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4 w. ago Acting Defence Minister vows thorough probe into GAF recruitment stampede

The Acting Minister for Defence, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Parliament that the tragic stampede which occurred during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise will be thoroughly investigated.

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4 w. ago Speaker directs Defence and Interior Committee to expedite appointment of substantive Defence Minister

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has instructed the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior to accelerate the process of selecting and officially appointing a substantive Defence Minister.

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4 w. ago Speaker Bagbin calls for urgent appointment of a substantive Defence Minister

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called for the urgent appointment of a substantive Defence Minister to steer the affairs of the ministry.

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4 w. ago Government to Release Helicopter Crash Investigation Report Today

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-release-helicopter-crash-investigation-report-today/Ghana’s acting Defence Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Monday presented to the National Security Council the findings of an inquiry into the helicopter crash that killed eight high ranking officials in August, with government pledging to make the full report public today, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The August 6 crash claimed the lives of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-release-helicopter-crash-investigation-report-today/

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last month Report on August 6 helicopter crash presented to National Security Council

The Acting Minister for Defence,  Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has presented the findings of the investigation into the tragic August 6 helicopter crash to the National Security Council during a meeting held on Monday, 10 November.

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last month Helicopter Crash Probe Completed: Acting Defence Minister Hands Over Report to President Mahama

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-probe-completed-acting-defence-minister-hands-over-report-to-president-mahama/Acting Minister for Defence and Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has led the committee that investigated the August 6 helicopter crash to present its report and findings to President John Dramani Mahama at a meeting of the National Security Council. The committee, tasked with uncovering the cause of the tragic incident and recommending measures to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-probe-completed-acting-defence-minister-hands-over-report-to-president-mahama/

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