Author: SAMUEL

The Executive Director of the Bureau of Public Safety, Dr. Nana Yaw Akwada, has strongly criticized Ghana’s failure to protect its most vulnerable citizens following the tragic boat disaster on the Volta Lake at Kete Krachi, which claimed 15 lives, including 11 children. Dr. Akwada described the incident as a heartbreaking reflection of the country’s weak accountability systems. “As we speak now, as a country, we have not been able to protect the lives of the vulnerable in society,” he said on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Monday. “We are looking at an 11-year-old who has passed on because of someone’s…

A new report by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has revealed widespread delays, cost overruns, and substandard execution in government development projects, warning that the trend continues to undermine value for money. According to the 2024 Annual Progress Report, numerous capital projects across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have exceeded their planned completion timelines by several years, with ballooning costs driven largely by macroeconomic instability. The report identified low GDP growth, high inflation, and exchange rate volatility as major factors behind the delays and cost escalations. NDPC data show that the total contract costs for 17,993 capital projects surged…

The Attorney-General has filed criminal charges against Gifty Oware-Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), for allegedly stealing over GH¢31.5 million and laundering state funds through a private company she controlled. She faces five counts, including stealing, causing financial loss to the state, using public office for profit, and money laundering. The charges were filed at the High Court in Accra and dated October 13, 2025. According to the charge sheet, between February 2022 and March 2024, Oware-Mensah dishonestly caused the transfer of GH¢31,502,091.40 belonging to the NSA into the account of Blocks of Life Consult,…

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, has defended President John Dramani Mahama’s decision not to immediately appoint a new Minister of Defence following the passing of Dr. Omane Boamah. Mr. Kotoko described the President’s approach as a mark of composure and sound leadership rather than indecision. “President Mahama is not under any pressure to appoint a substantive minister at this point. What he is demonstrating is true leadership. There is already a capable Deputy Minister, my colleague Brogya Genfi, who supports the caretaker minister effectively,” he said on Channel One TV on Monday, October 13. Mr.…

The queen mother of Asante Mampong has nominated 51-year-old Leslie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu as the next Mamponghene, following the passing of Daasebre Osei Bonsu II in April this year. A traditional rite was performed on Monday at the Mampong chief’s palace to formalize the nomination, pending the approval of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The ceremony, deeply rooted in Asante custom, signifies the endorsement of the Mampong Silver Stool’s chosen candidate and marks the beginning of the transition process. Born on March 14, 1974, Leslie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu brings a blend of traditional heritage and modern expertise to the revered stool.…

Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has cautioned the government against loosening fiscal discipline despite signs of economic recovery. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, October 13, Mr. Jackson described Ghana’s economy as one that has been “brought out of intensive care” but is “not out of the woods yet”, calling for patience amongst Ghanaians. “This economy, for lack of a better word, was in a coma; it was in intensive care. It has been brought out of the ward. It’s looking much healthier; we’re recovering. But, we’re not out of the woods yet. He stressed,…

Counsel for the former Board Chairperson of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has formally notified the court of his intention to withdraw legal representation. Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi is standing trial alongside the fund’s former CEO, Solomon Asamoah, over allegations of causing financial loss to the state and intentional dissipation of public funds. The charges stem from a $2 million payment linked to the now-defunct SkyTrain project. According to the prosecution, the funds were disbursed without board approval and for work that was never carried out. The case, which had earlier been adjourned from July 30 to October…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality, urging world leaders to “act with even greater resolve and innovation” in bridging the persistent gender gap. Speaking at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing on Monday, October 13, an event attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Heads of State, Mahama emphasized that the Beijing Declaration remains more than a ceremonial promise. “The Beijing Declaration was never just a statement of intent; it was a moral covenant. It was a recognition that no nation can truly progress if half of its…

Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has congratulated the Black Stars on their emphatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, promising to make travel easier for Ghanaian fans eager to support the team abroad. In a post shared on Facebook seen by Lovinghananews.com, Ablakwa celebrated the national team’s success and announced that the Foreign Ministry would use Ghana’s strong diplomatic ties with the World Cup host nations to secure visa opportunities for supporters. “Congratulations to the Black Stars on Ghana’s emphatic 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Ghanaians can be fully assured that the Foreign Ministry under my leadership shall leverage…

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has commiserated with families that lost their loved ones in the boat accident on the Volta Lake. 15 people including 11 children lost their lives in a boat accident on the Volta Lake near Kerr Karachi. In a social media post, the Vice president extended her condolences to the bereaved families. She reminded them that she and the government stands with them in these trying times. Her post read “We are deeply saddened by the tragic boat accident on the Volta Lake near Kete Krachi that has claimed the lives of 15 people, including 11…