Andy Appiah-Kubi, lawyer for Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from representing his client in the ongoing Akonta Mining criminal case, citing concerns over the conduct of the proceedings and the court’s handling of the matter. Speaking on Eyewitness on Thursday, June 11, he disclosed…
The Silent Economic Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight While national discussions continue to focus on debt, taxation, energy, and infrastructure, a far less visible crisis is quietly draining billions of cedis from Ghana’s every year. According to a recent study by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana,…
The government has announced transitional arrangements to guide Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduates and backlog students into the new legal education regime established under the Legal Education Act, 2026 (Act 1170). The directives, issued by the Director of Legal Education and Director of the Ghana School of Law, Professor Raymond Atuguba, on behalf of the…
The John Mahama government, through the Ministry of Finance, has authorised the release of GH₵ 76,466,919.20 to support the Senior National Football Team, the Black Stars. This financial commitment is divided into two key disbursements to ensure the team’s successful participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is currently underway in the United States,…
The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has announced that the producer price of cocoa will remain unchanged for the 2026 Light Crop Season despite a decline in global cocoa prices. Purchases for the 2026 Light Crop Season are expected to begin officially on Thursday, June 18, 2026. A statement signed by…
The collapse of buildings in Ghana has become an alarming and recurring tragedy that continues to claim lives, destroy property, and expose deep weaknesses within the country’s construction and regulatory systems. Every collapsed structure leaves behind a trail of grief, yet the underlying causes remain largely unaddressed. From residential buildings and churches to commercial structures…
South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing a crucial victory after a spirited second-half comeback. The match was largely dominated by South Korea, particularly in the opening half, but the Asian side struggled to convert their chances into goals. Captain…
Ghana’s industrial sector recorded stronger growth in the first quarter of 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising by 3.2% year-on-year, up from 1.9% in the final quarter of 2025, according to the first quarter IIP report from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The improvement reflects increased production activity across key industrial sectors,…
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and its partners have committed more than $3.5 billion in investments to increase oil and gas production as Ghana seeks to meet growing energy demand and strengthen energy security. Speaking at the West Africa Gas Summit (WAGS) 2026 in Accra, Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Finance, Commercial and Administration…
