Ken Kuranchie sues AG over constitutionality of Special Prosecutor

The Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Searchlight Newspaper, Kenneth Kwabena Agyei Kuranchie has sued the Attorney General (AG) and Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over the constitutionality of the latter. He wants the Supreme Court to declare the OSP as unconstitutional. Among other things, Mr Kuranchie in his writ to the Supreme Court sighted by … Read more

Election 2024: Own up to Ghana’s economy crisis – Franklin Cudjoe to Bawumia

Franklin Cudjoe, the president of IMANI Africa, has urged the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to take responsibility for the country’s economic crisis. During his appearance on The Big Issue on Channel One TV, Franklin Cudjoe called on Dr Bawumia to recognise and address the nation’s current economic challenges. His sentiments … Read more

Work on your public utterances – Franklin Cudjoe advises NAPO

Franklin Cudjoe, the founder and president of IMANI Africa, has offered some advice to Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, urging him to be more mindful of his public utterances. NAPO, who was recently announced as the running mate to NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has been at the centre of political discussions … Read more

‘We deal with over 180 cases a month’; CJ justifies request for more SC judges

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has once again justified her proposal for an increase in the number of judges at the Supreme Court. In a letter addressed to the President, she highlighted the pressing need for this increase, stating, “In view of the realities of the court’s workload and output and the need for the court … Read more

‘I’m so sorry, I don’t deserve to live’ – Chef Smith apologises to Ghanaians

Ghanaian Chef, Ebenezer Smith, popularly known as Chef Smith has expressed regret over his counterfeit Guinness World Record (GWR) certificate. At a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, Chef Smith claimed to be the current GWR holder for the longest individual cooking marathon, with a remarkable duration of 802 hours and 25 minutes. However, verification … Read more

Election 2024: NAPO’s selection as Bawumia’s running mate amounts to nothing – Suhuyini

Alhassan Suhuyini, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North, says the selection of Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, as the running mate for NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will not bring about any significant changes. According to him, this is due to Dr Bawumia’s self-proclaimed ineffectiveness. He shared these thoughts on … Read more

You’ll have opportunity to vindicate yourself – NDC to suspended Assin Central Secretary

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says its suspended Assin Central Secretary, Sadique Broni Yeboah will have the opportunity to vindicate himself before the party’s disciplinary committee. This follows Yeboah issuing a three-day ultimatum to the party to reverse his suspension, failing which he will take legal action. Yeboah, along with the Assin Central Regional Chairman, … Read more

Court makes first ruling in Bright Simons vs. Fidelity Bank case

On Friday, July 5, the Accra High Court dismissed an application brought by Fidelity Bank to strike out pleadings related to procurement abuses in Bright Simons statement of defence to the bank’s libel (defamation) suit. The court’s decision allows Simons to proceed with his counter-suit against the bank in the ongoing legal battle. The dispute … Read more

Ghana Highways Authority to begin repair works on Kojo Ashong, Afienya steel bridges

The Ministry of Roads and Highways through the Ghana Highways Authority, has announced the imminent commencement of repair works on two key bridges in the Greater Accra Region – the Kojo Ashong and the Afienya Steel Bridge. These bridges have been a cause for concern due to their deteriorating condition, leading to significant traffic congestion … Read more

NAPO is amiable, not arrogant – Amoakwa-Boadu

Kingsley Amoakwa-Boadu, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) legal team, has offered a fresh perspective on Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, better known as NAPO. He has characterised NAPO as amiable, challenging the prevailing perception of him as arrogant. NAPO, who has been confirmed as the running mate of NPP flagbearer Dr … Read more