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IMANI’s Critical Analysis of Governance Issues has expressed concern over the lack of clarity surrounding Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to postpone the resumption of Parliament. In a post shared on October 13, 2025, IMANI noted that “Ghanaians were met with an unusual announcement from the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin,” after he indefinitely postponed the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament, originally scheduled for October 14. The think tank said the Speaker’s explanation that the postponement was due to “circumstances beyond my control” left the public with more questions than answers.” IMANI…
IMANI’s Critical Analysis of Governance Issues has suggested that Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to delay Parliament’s sitting may have been influenced by political undercurrents rather than logistical reasons. The think tank stated that “the Speaker’s vague reference to ‘circumstances beyond my control’ therefore pointed less to logistical hurdles and more to political undercurrents that remain unarticulated.” IMANI observed that the postponement “reopened a familiar critique of Ghana’s political class: that Parliament found unity and urgency only when matters of members’ own welfare were at stake.” It stated, “On issues of salaries, allowances, or ex gratia, the House has historically demonstrated…
In a historic milestone for Ghanaian football, Otto Addo has etched his name in the annals of the sport by becoming the first Ghanaian coach to lead the national team, the Black Stars, to back-to-back FIFA World Cup tournaments. This remarkable achievement cements Addo’s growing legacy as not only a trailblazing tactician but also a symbol of resilience and progress in African football. Having previously guided Ghana to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Addo has now secured qualification once again, this time to the 2026 edition of football’s most prestigious tournament. The feat was sealed during the October…
Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed government’s resolve to end illegal mining otherwise known as “galamsey” in forest reserves and in water bodies. The Vice President said new measures are being put in place including a “bill being prepared” to ban illegal mining in forest reserves. She made the statement when she met with the Ghanaian community in Belgium, including chiefs, elders, youth representatives, and members of the Ghana Council. “We are working towards banning mining in water bodies. We have been mining gold forever, how come all of a sudden all our waters were polluted. “The water…
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has confirmed a fatal boat disaster on the Volta Lake near Kete Krachi resulting in a devastating loss of lives. The incident is said to have occurred on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at approximately 1:30 PM (13:30 hrs). A statement released by the GMA on Sunday, October 12, 2025 narrated that a small boat carrying passengers —reportedly returning from a funeral at Okuma to Bovime, both in the Krachi West District of the Oti Region, tragically capsized. Preliminary reports indicate that the boat was “grossly overloaded” beyond its safe operational capacity. The disaster claimed 15…
A seasonal influenza outbreak has been reported in parts of the country, with the Eastern and Central regions experiencing an outbreak of the H1N1 influenza subtype. 3news gathers that the Greater Accra Region is also on high alert, with health authorities closely monitoring the situation as the Region has already confirmed 42 cases of the H3N2 influenza subtype. The outbreak is caused by the H1N1 and H3N2 subtypes of the Influenza A virus. These seasonal influenzas occur annually, typically during the cold half of the year, and can spread rapidly in overcrowded areas. The virus spreads mainly through respiratory droplets…
The Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi, Frederick Festenous Faidoo, has confirmed that the trader initially reported dead following the collapse of a market shed on Monday is alive and currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Cape Coast. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Sunday, Faidoo clarified that the woman, an elderly trader, sustained severe injuries. She was first treated at the nearby Naval Base Clinic before being transferred to Cape Coast for advanced care. “I’m told that one old lady wanted to rest, even though she was cautioned not to rest there as there was a red tape around…
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects over an alleged plot to assassinate Daasebre Ayimadu Kantamanto II, Chief of Akyem Kwabeng and Gyasehene of the Akyem Abuakwa State. The arrests followed intelligence received on October 11, 2025, indicating a plan to eliminate the Chief ahead of his maiden Royal Durbar scheduled for October 17 in Akyem Kwabeng. Acting on the tip-off, a team from the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) launched a covert operation to infiltrate the group believed to be behind the plot. During the operation on October 12, the prime suspect, 47-year-old Emelia Akua Asor,…
High Commissioner of Ghana to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson, has said President Mahama’s government remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing healthcare delivery and deepening partnerships with the Ghanaian diaspora. Delivering the keynote address at the Ghanaian Doctors and Dentists Association–UK (GDDA-UK) 20th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner and Legacy Awards on October 11, she said government recognizes that quality healthcare is the cornerstone of national development, hence, it will continue to pursue policies that ensure every Ghanaian, regardless of location or circumstance, has access to timely and affordable medical care. The purpose of the event by…
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has disclosed that government spent nearly five months investigating allegations involving Akonta Mining before making any determinations, emphasizing that due process and evidence-based action now guide the fight against illegal mining (galamsey). Speaking on TV3’s “Hot Issues” with Keminni Amanor on Sunday, October 12, 2025, the Minister said that the era of rushing to act on unverified claims is over. According to him, the government’s new approach prioritizes thorough investigations to ensure fairness, transparency, and lasting accountability in the mining sector. “When allegations are made, you…