Author: SAMUEL
The Ministry of Education says more than 564,000 candidates have successfully secured placements in Senior High Schools and Technical Institutes through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Ministry confirmed that the CSSPS Resolution Centres, which began operations on September 18, have been addressing placement-related concerns nationwide. “Over 564,000 out of 590,390 qualified candidates have been successfully placed. The Centres have so far received 1,358 cases, with the majority relating to school and residence changes,” the PR Unit said. According to the Ministry, about 1,100 requests for changes of…
The vetting of presidential aspirants vying for the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer position for the 2028 general elections took place on September 23. Five persons have officially picked up nomination forms, expressing their willingness to lead the party in the next 4 years, each bearing a unique set of skills they hope to bring to full fruition if given the nod. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President under President Akufo-Addo’s administration, brings on board extensive experience in economic policy and digital transformation. For him, this may likely be his second attempt at the presidency under the NPP, after suffering an…
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie President John Mahama has nominated the current Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for confirmation by Parliament as the substantive head of the Judiciary. This was announced by the Minister in Charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu on September 23. Here is the profile of the Chief Justice nominee: Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is a seasoned Ghanaian jurist with an extensive legal career spanning over three decades. Born on December 26, 1956, He has had a distinguished career serving in various capacities across Ghana’s judicial system, culminating in his appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court of…
The Media Relations Officer of the Ministry of Education, Hashmin Mohammed, has rejected calls for the abolition of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), insisting that the real challenge is inadequate infrastructure rather than flaws in the placement system. His comments follow chaotic scenes at the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) Hall in Accra on Tuesday, September 23, where hundreds of frustrated parents and students gathered to lodge complaints and seek clarification on the ongoing 2025 school placements. In an interview with Sammi Wiafe on Eyewitness News, Mohammed said the CSSPS remains functional and relevant. “The CSSPS…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) has honoured the former President of the Association of Women Accountants in Ghana (AWAG), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah (Mrs.), for her meritorious role in empowering female accountants in the country. The Former Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office(EOCO) and current President of the Police Ladies Association(POLAS) was recognised by the ICAG for inspiring, uplifting and investing in the future of members, especially women accountants in the country. She has been singled out for praise, taking into account her commitment to sponsoring the Overall Best Female Candidate Level 1 and…
Dr Rashid Pelpuo The Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has urged members of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) to call off the ongoing strike and return to the negotiation table. Speaking in an exclusive interview with 3news Labour Affairs Correspondent in Accra on September 23, the Minister said the government is close to resolving the Union’s demands and warned that the strike could delay progress on their issues. “We expected that once they had these challenges, they would have listened to us until we solved the problem. They are on strike—I just spoke with…
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced that the stakeholder committee tasked with evaluating DStv pricing in Ghana will present its report on September 29, 2025. The committee, which began work on September 8, 2025, was mandated to develop a shared understanding of DStv pricing in Ghana and propose measures that are commercially viable and acceptable to address concerns raised by the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George. It was also tasked to design a roadmap to curb cross-border piracy of DStv decoders and services from Nigeria into Ghana. In a statement issued on September 23, the…
The Attorney-General’s Department has filed an affidavit opposing an application by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, who is seeking to invoke the supervisory jurisdiction of the High Court to challenge her removal from office. The affidavit, sworn on September 23, 2025, by State Attorney Reginald Nii Odoi on behalf of the Attorney-General, argues that the application is without merit and should be dismissed. The Attorney-General contends that two separate petitions for Justice Torkornoo’s removal remain pending before the Article 146 committee. It stressed that under the Constitution, the contents of such petitions are confidential until the President…
According to a report by Adomonline, there’s confusion at Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) Hall in Accra where parents and their wards have converged to know their fate after release of the 2025 Senior High School (SHS) placement. The venue, now converted into a resolution centre, has become the focal point for frustrations and hopes as families try to secure suitable schools for their children. The Ghana Education Service (GES) announced the placement results on Wednesday, September 17, setting October 18 as the official reporting date for new students. But while some families celebrated, others were left unsettled after…
President John Dramani Mahama has formally nominated His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for consideration as the next Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana. The nomination, made in accordance with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution, has been forwarded to the Council of State for advice. “Justice Baffoe-Bonnie has, throughout his distinguished judicial career, served with diligence and integrity at the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and currently, the Supreme Court,” a statement issued by the Presidency on Tuesday, September 23, read. The statement, signed by the Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, highlighted Baffoe-Bonnie’s reputation for intellect,…