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Former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammy Awuku, has issued a public disclaimer following a report by the Fourth Estate that alleged funds meant for Good Causes were “used for glamorous events and other questionable enterprises” during his tenure. In a detailed statement, Awuku expressed concern over what he described as a misleading portrayal of the NLA Good Causes Foundation’s activities. He said, “My attention has been drawn to a publication by the Fourth Estate on the above-stated caption, indicating that during my tenure as Director-General of the National Lottery Authority, funds for Good Causes were ‘used for…

Samuel Awuku, the former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), has accused The Fourth Estate of a fundamental and deliberate error in its recent investigation, stating the media outlet has mischievously conflated strategic marketing expenditures with the core funds of the NLA Good Causes Foundation. In a detailed rebuttal, the Akuapem North MP expressed disappointment that despite granting an interview to the outlet on August 18, 2025, the resulting publication was a “lopsided story that omits the significant impact made by the Foundation.” He argued that the report’s central claim is based on a misunderstanding of the NLA’s structure.…

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that achieving a net-zero energy transition by 2070 will require investments of more than $500 billion. To mobilise the needed funds, the Ministry plans to introduce tax incentives for renewable energy projects and streamline regulations to attract greater private sector investment. Speaking at the West Africa Green Economy Roundtable 2025 organised by Pent Media Centre in partnership with African Consolidated Analytical Limited Chief Director of the Ministry, Solomon Adjetey, reaffirmed government’s commitment to building a resilient energy transition framework. Source:Lovinghananews.com

On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama convened a high-level side event under the theme: “Unlocking Africa’s Financial Sovereignty: Strengthening the African Financial Architecture in a New Global Order” in his capacity as the Champion for the African Union Financial Institutions (AUFIs). The gathering brought together Heads of State, Ministers of State, Central Bank Governors, and Heads of financial institutions from across Africa to deliberate on how the continent can assert control over its financial trajectory. In his opening remarks, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama…

Lawyer and activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor has cast doubt on the success of the Mahama administration’s Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), warning that without deep institutional and legislative reforms, the initiative is unlikely to achieve its objectives. Speaking on the government’s anti-corruption drive in an interview on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Wednesday, September 24, the Fix The Country Movement convener said ORAL risks becoming another symbolic gesture without addressing the root causes of corruption. “For me, from the very beginning, when the president put in place that preparatory committee before he assumed office, I kept saying…

The Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, Richard Jakpa, has formally petitioned the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to investigate former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame for alleged misconduct and attempted fabrication of evidence. Mr. Jakpa, the third accused in the ambulance procurement case involving Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, submitted the petition on July 23, 2025. In the petition, he accused the former Attorney-General of soliciting his cooperation to testify in a manner that would incriminate Dr. Forson and “fast-track the conclusion of the case.” He said he attached a phone recording of a…

While public frustration mounts over illegal small-scale mining, IMANI’s Criticality Analysis of Governance and Economic Issues cautions against an uncritical rush toward declaring a state of emergency. The think tank acknowledges the scale of the crisis but warns that extraordinary powers may create more risks than solutions if not properly sequenced. According to IMANI, emergency powers are blunt instruments that often weaken accountability mechanisms and infringe on civil liberties. They may yield quick security gains, equipment seizures, forced shutdowns, and restricted movement in high-risk zones, but these victories can prove unsustainable. “Short-term surges risk collapsing into long-term setbacks if prosecutions…

Calls for a decisive government response to Ghana’s deepening galamsey crisis have reached a new peak, with civil society, religious leaders, and farmer groups urging President John Dramani Mahama declare a state of emergency. According to IMANI’s Criticality Analysis of Governance and Economic Issues, the pressure now stems from a convergence of environmental, moral, and security concerns. The Catholic Bishops Conference, advocacy coalitions, and farming associations argue that illegal mining has moved beyond a regulatory challenge to a constitutional crisis threatening life, water, and livelihoods. They frame galamsey not merely as an ecological disaster but also a moral failing and…

Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the signing of a US $256 million bilateral debt restructuring agreement with the United Kingdom, marking another significant step in the country’s economic recovery process. “On behalf of the Republic of Ghana, I signed a Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement with the United Kingdom, represented by His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Mr. John Humphrey. The agreement covers about US $256 million and represents another important step in Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts,” Dr. Forson confirmed in a Facebook post sighted by MyNewsGh. This is the third bilateral debt restructuring agreement signed by Ghana,…

The MCE for Yendi, Hon. Sugri Muniru, has launched a massive operation to clear heaps of rubbish illegally dumped in forests across the Yendi Municipality. This action follows persistent complaints from concerned residents about unknown individuals dumping refuse in protected forest areas instead of using the Zoomlion containers provided within town. During his visit to one of the clearing sites today, one person was arrested on the spot for illegally dumping refuse. The suspect is currently in police custody. Hon. Sugri Muniru issued a strong warning to those engaged in this act, stressing that anyone caught polluting the environment will…