Politics

The Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has expressed sympathy for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta following his detention in the United States in January 2026. Ghana authorities made a formal extradition request linked to alleged corruption and procurement-related offences being investigated by the Office of the …

Former National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah has suffered a setback in his long-running GH¢10 million defamation suit against activist Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, after the High Court postponed the delivery of judgment. The Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Rev. Emmanuel Adu-Owusu Agyeman, had earlier fixed Tuesday, January 6, 2026, …

Washington, D.C. — Former Ghanaian Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta has reportedly been detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over issues related to his immigration status. According to a public notice issued by his legal team, Ofori-Atta was arrested on January 7, 2026, following an immigration …

Accra, Ghana — President John Dramani Mahama has said his second term in office will focus on delivering irreversible economic and governance gains, vowing that progress made under his leadership cannot be undone by future governments. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 New Year School organised by the University …

Accra, Ghana — Two of Ghana’s leading policy analysts, Bright Simons and Senyo Hosi, engaged in a heated exchange on live television while debating whether the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has made real progress in curbing gold smuggling. The sharp disagreement unfolded during a panel discussion on ChannelOne TV, where …

Accra, Ghana — Leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Pianim, has publicly praised President John Dramani Mahama for his approach to engaging teachers, joking that the president’s actions could cost the NPP significant political support. Pianim made the remarks on Monday, January 5, 2026, while speaking at …

Washington, D.C. — US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could carry out a second military strike on Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, if remaining officials in his administration refuse to cooperate with Washington. Trump made the remarks on Sunday while speaking to reporters …

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr Agyemang Badu II, has sparked nationwide discussion following his latest comments on President John Dramani Mahama, revealing that he was once a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking in a viral video, the Dormaahene—who also serves as President of the Bono Regional House …

The Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, Nana Boadi Amponim Obo-dade III, has appealed to NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah to reconsider reports suggesting that he may contest the party’s 2028 flagbearer position. Speaking to journalists at his palace on December 7, 2025, the traditional leader noted that after the passing …

A Presidential Aide, Rosemond Obeng, has urged the leadership of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to consider boycotting the 2028 general elections, suggesting it may be in the party’s best interest. She further advised that the party undergo group counselling sessions to help them recover from the emotional and …