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Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has accused the John Dramani Mahama administration of focusing on prosecuting political opponents while failing to act on an investigation into the AKSA bribery scandal. He says the government must demonstrate consistency and fairness in its fight against corruption.
DACF Administrator Michael Yamson has proposed a constitutional guarantee that would allow MMDAs to retain 75% of the revenue they generate locally. He believes the arrangement could strengthen local government finances, encourage revenue mobilization and give assemblies greater capacity to fund development projects.
The NPP has asked President John Dramani Mahama not to assent to the 2026 COCOBOD Bill, calling for broader consultation with cocoa farmers and other stakeholders. The Majority, however, has rejected the opposition’s concerns and urged President Mahama to proceed with the Bill.
MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett has disclosed that TikTok is the biggest consumer of data bundles on the company’s network. He explained that the platform’s heavy video content contributes significantly to the high volume of data consumed by users.
NPP General Secretary hopeful Sylvester Tetteh says the party’s leadership in opposition must prioritise political messaging and propaganda to advance its interests. He argues that statements made by an opposition General Secretary could attract the attention of National Security, reflecting the intense nature of political communication in opposition.
Public Accounts Committee Chairperson and former Deputy Finance Minister, Hon. Abena Osei Asare, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to demand accountability over the reported $1.7 billion loss incurred by the Bank of Ghana through its dealings with GoldBod. She called for a thorough investigation, stressing that the amount could have been used to create jobs, support key sectors and improve the livelihoods of Ghanaians.
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has praised former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s decision to pursue HIPC debt relief, saying it helped lay the foundation for Ghana’s economic recovery. Speaking at the 2026 Busia Institute Lecture, he said the Kufuor administration inherited a struggling economy and a rapidly depreciating cedi but took the courageous decision to seek debt relief.
Majority Leader James Agalga says Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has no seniority advantage over him because they entered Parliament at the same time. He also insists that he is not someone who can be intimidated or bullied in the discharge of his parliamentary duties.
Former IMCCoD Executive Secretary Dennis Miracles Aboagye has denied reports that a court ordered the freezing of his assets, saying he has received no official communication from EOCO. He insists he has not seen any notice confirming the alleged action and is only aware of the reports circulating in the media.
FeaturedNPP National Organiser Nana B has criticised the government’s decision to discontinue the case against former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Tamakloe, describing it as politically motivated. He argued that the move contrasts with the continued legal challenges facing Chairman Wontumi, whom he says is being treated unfairly because he belongs to the opposition.
BreakingLawyer Samuel Atta Akyea says Chairman Wontumi has appealed the 20-year prison sentence imposed on him and has applied for bail pending the outcome of the appeal. The legal team is seeking to have Wontumi released while the Court of Appeal considers the case.
FeaturedParliament has approved a 20-year concession agreement for the introduction of an electronic road toll collection system in Ghana. The technology-driven platform is expected to improve revenue collection, reduce congestion and provide sustainable funding for road maintenance.