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BreakingThe ECOWAS Court of Justice has unanimously dismissed former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s case challenging her removal from office. The court ruled that Ghana did not violate her rights and rejected all her requests, including reinstatement and a $10 million compensation claim.
BreakingInterior Minister Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has revoked all existing firearm permits in Ghana and announced a nationwide re-registration exercise for all legally owned firearms. The move aims to strengthen firearm regulation, improve record-keeping, and enhance national security.
The NDC has officially renamed its national headquarters the Jerry John Rawlings House in honour of the party’s founder and former President Jerry John Rawlings. National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia announced the decision on June 22, 2026, describing it as a tribute to Rawlings’ enduring legacy and contributions to the party and Ghana.
Percival Kofi Akpaloo has sued EOCO at the Kumasi High Court, alleging unlawful arrest and violations of his constitutional rights. He says he is seeking legal redress after what he describes as an unjustified action by the state agency.
Chairman Wontumi has declared that the NPP will return to power in 2028, insisting that no one can stop Mahamudu Bawumia from becoming President of Ghana. Speaking to party supporters in Tarkwa, he called for unity within the NPP and expressed confidence in the party’s chances of winning the next general election.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the Netherlands plans to return 2,000 cultural artefacts to Ghana as part of efforts to restore historical treasures taken during the colonial era. He also revealed that Germany intends to repatriate artefacts taken from the Kpando Traditional Area, marking another major step in Ghana’s cultural heritage recovery efforts.
Kennedy Agyapong has issued a strong warning to Abronye DC, saying he will “deal with him” at the right time following comments made against him. The remarks have fueled fresh discussions about tensions and internal divisions within the NPP.
President John Dramani Mahama has been inaugurated into the Global Advisory Panel on Reparatory Justice, joining other African and world leaders to champion efforts addressing the legacy of slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The panel aims to advance discussions on reparations, justice, and long-term solutions to historical inequalities.
BreakingAn NPP Ashanti Regional Communications Director has passionately appealed to President Mahama to forgive Chairman Wontumi and prevent him from going to jail. The plea comes ahead of the Accra High Court’s scheduled ruling on Wontumi’s case on July 3, 2026.
Patrick Yaw Boamah has cautioned the government against misrepresentation or propaganda in handling reports of xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa. He is calling for a factual, diplomatic approach and has urged the Foreign Minister to brief Parliament on the situation and measures being taken to protect Ghanaian citizens.
The deteriorating condition of the Afari Military Hospital project has been highlighted by abandoned building materials, including damaged bags of cement left exposed to harsh weather due to construction delays. MP for Abuakwa South, Kingsley Agyemang, has described the situation as a waste of resources and called for urgent action to complete the facility.
President John Dramani Mahama has secured a deal with Belarus for the supply of 1,840 agricultural machines, marking a major outcome of his state visit to the Eastern European country. The agreement is expected to strengthen Ghana’s agricultural sector by promoting mechanized farming, increasing productivity, and enhancing food security.