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20 Apr•3 min read
Gbintiri residents boycott market revenue payment over accountability; alleged 24-hour economy exclusion
Summary
Why are Gbintiri residents refusing to pay market tolls-and what does it have to do with a 14-day ultimatum?
Gbintiri residents and traditional leaders are boycotting market revenue payments-citing neglect and exclusion from the 24-hour economy initiative. The community demands fiscal transparency and reinvestment-or face a permanent breakdown in cooperation.
27 Aug•3 min read
Audit Committees inaugurated to strengthen accountability at MMDAs
Summary
New Audit Committees are set to transform financial oversight at MMDAs, but what challenges will they face in ensuring accountability?
Audit Committees have been inaugurated for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region to enhance
23 Jul•2 min read
Minority claims gov't achieved fiscal surplus by compressing expenditure
Summary
Is Ghana's fiscal surplus a true sign of economic health or a result of strategic spending cuts?
The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns regarding the government's reported fiscal surplus for 2025. They suggest the achievement may stem
9 Apr•2 min read
Equip yourselves to meet Kumasi's growing demands - Mayor to Assembly Members
Summary
Kumasi's Mayor wants Assembly Members to 'enhance their capacity' - but why is this training suddenly so important?
Kumasi Mayor Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang has urged Assembly Members to build their skills. The call came during a workshop focused on improving local governance - but what challenges are they preparing for?
10 Sept•4 min read
KMA moves to save deteriorating Mayor's residence with compulsory occupancy bye-law
Summary
A new rule could force Kumasi mayors to live in a neglected state residence - but what happens if they refuse?
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has passed a bye-law requiring all future mayors to occupy the official residence.
27 Aug•2 min read
OSP secures approval to serve Ofori-Atta, Akore with SML case summons in US
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The OSP has secured a significant legal step in the SML case, paving the way for formal notification of key figures abroad.
The High Court in Accra has granted the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) approval to serve former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his
30 Sept•2 min read
High Court grants OSP four more weeks to serve Ken Ofori-Atta with summons in US
Summary
Why is the OSP struggling to reach Ofori-Atta in America, and what could the delay mean for the corruption case?
The High Court in Accra has granted the OSP four more weeks to serve former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and Ernest Darko Akore with summons in…
11 Aug•2 min read
Govt has abandoned most of its major promises, clinging to 2 or 3 achievements - Oppong Nkrumah
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Is the government truly abandoning its key pledges, or is there more to its strategy than meets the eye?
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has raised concerns about the government's delivery on its
26 Apr•3 min read
From Efiase to SECOBOR: Rev. Wengam leads fresh charge to secure Ghana's borders
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Rev. Wengam champions SECOBOR to tackle border control issues- but what innovative solutions are on the horizon?
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is seeking support for Operation Secure Our Borders (SECOBOR)- a project to address critical needs. Chairman Rev. Wengam highlighted resource constraints and their impact on national security- hinting at a new approach to border management.
22 Jul•3 min read
9 weeks after IMF exit, gov't is back for $1bn in loans - Oppong Nkrumah questions fiscal strategy
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Barely nine weeks after exiting an IMF program, Ghana's government is seeking nearly $1 billion in new loans, prompting questions about its
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has questioned the government's fiscal strategy. He argues
2 Oct•3 min read
Mahama directs MMDCEs to hold bi-annual Accountability Series
Summary
New directive orders local chiefs to face citizens - but what will they be asked to answer for?
President Mahama has directed MMDCEs in regions covered by his accountability tour to hold local townhall meetings twice a year.
1 Aug•4 min read
Check out the 12 bills passed by Parliament at its second meeting
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Discover the range of legislative changes enacted by Parliament and what they could mean for Ghana's future.
Parliament recently concluded its Second Meeting, during which a significant number of bills were passed covering various critical sectors. These
12 Oct•4 min read
Afenyo-Markin calls for ECG reforms to curb revenue losses and tariff increases
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Why is Afenyo-Markin pushing for ECG reform instead of tariff increases? The answer could reshape Ghana's power sector.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for structural reforms at the Electricity Company of Ghana to address financial challenges.
14 Aug•3 min read
Kumasi metro assembly members trained on leadership and local by-laws to strengthen governance
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Assembly members in Kumasi received training on leadership and local by-laws-find out how this initiative plans to transform local governance.
Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly members underwent leadership training to strengthen local governance. The program aimed to enhance their capacity for
26 Jun•4 min read
Takoradi MP proposes policies to streamline Ghana's mining industry
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A Ghanaian MP is advocating for a radical overhaul of the nation's mining sector-discover the bold changes he's proposing.
Takoradi MP Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has put forward a series of proposals aimed at fundamentally restructuring Ghana's mining industry. These policies seek to address long-standing issues within the sector and redefine how mining benefits local communities.
13 Jul•3 min read
48 Assemblies fail to collect GH¢10.55m revenue -AG
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A new report from the Auditor-General sheds light on the financial challenges faced by many District Assemblies in Ghana.
The Auditor-General has released a report on the financial performance of District Assemblies for 2025. This report highlights significant issues
28 Sept•4 min read
Part 2: Publicly funded, privately controlled! The multi-million-cedi Astroturf exposé
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Who truly owns these public sports facilities, and what happens when private control clashes with taxpayer money?
Corruption Watch probes ownership disputes and privatization of public Astroturf facilities in Hohoe and Agogo, linked to former officials John…