Private legal practitioner Justice Abdulai has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), for detaining a Wontumi FM journalist for allegations made against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. Gordon Asare Bediako was detained by the OSP for alleging that the Special Prosecutor had requested for a private jet from the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration due to the risky nature of his job. Although he cautioned journalists against making slanderous remarks, Justice Abdulai said the actions of the OSP were unlawful and fall outside its mandate. “The OSP doesn’t have unbridled power to arrest people simply on the basis…
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The Minority in Parliament has urged the government to urgently prioritise the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in response to a 10% tariff imposed on Ghanaian exports by the United States. The tariff, announced by US President Donald Trump on April 2, is part of a broader set of reciprocal trade measures affecting several countries, including China and members of the European Union. Ghana’s inclusion on the list—with a 10% levy—has raised concerns about the country’s economic vulnerability to the US market. Responding to the development, the Minority issued a statement signed by the Ranking Member…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over newly announced U.S. tariff measures, warning that they could threaten an already fragile global economic outlook. In a statement issued Thursday, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the institution is still analyzing the full macroeconomic impact of the tariffs, which were unveiled by the U.S. government on Wednesday. However, she emphasized that the measures “clearly represent a significant risk to the global outlook at a time of sluggish growth.” “It is important to avoid steps that could further harm the world economy,” Georgieva cautioned, urging the United States and its trading…
The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to take urgent steps to secure exemptions from the newly imposed 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports to the United States. According to the Minority, the tariff threatens Ghanaian businesses that rely on the U.S. market and could weaken the country’s export sector if swift action is not taken. Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who made the call, urged the government to initiate diplomatic engagements with U.S. authorities to negotiate a waiver. In a statement on his social media handles on Friday, he warned that the…
Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has invited the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, for a meeting on Monday, April 7, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports. The Minister confirmed the development in a Facebook post, stating: “I can confirm that I have invited US Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Virginia Palmer to my office on Monday morning to provide clarifications and reasons for President Trump’s imposition of 10% tariff on Ghana.” The new tariff, part of a broader shift in U.S. trade policy, has sparked concern among Ghanaian…
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Evelyn Palmer, has downplayed concerns over the potential impact of the recently announced 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports, following a broader shift in U.S. trade policy. The tariff is part of a sweeping set of measures introduced by President Donald Trump, which include a 34% levy on Chinese imports and a 20% tax on goods from the European Union. These policies have heightened global trade tensions and drawn mixed reactions from world leaders. Speaking from the Rose Garden, President Trump justified the tariffs as part of a national economic emergency, asserting that they…
The United Kingdom have effectively been confirmed as hosts of the 2035 Women’s World Cup, while the USA and Mexico are poised to jointly stage the 2031 edition of the competition. FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed that they had only received “one valid bid” for the next two available Women’s World Cups at the 49th UEFA Congress in Belgrade on Thursday. The 2027 tournament will be staged in Brazil. “I can confirm that we have received one bid for 2031, and one valid bid for 2035,” Infantino declared. “The 2031 bid is from the USA and potentially some other CONCACAF…
A recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that 57% of New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters prefer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to lead the party in the 2028 presidential elections. Dr Bawumia, who is the NPP’s presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, emerges as the clear front-runner should the party’s delegates select a flagbearer for the next election cycle. According to the poll, Dr Bawumia commands 48% of the overall vote in the prospective 2028 NPP leadership race. His closest contender, Kennedy Agyapong, garners 25%, while Dr Osei Adutwum follows with 13%. The remaining candidates collectively secure 14% of the…
After spending eight years in jail, a Nigerian televangelist accused of raping young women from his South African church has been found not guilty of all charges. Timothy Omotoso had denied the 32 charges in a trial that was broadcast live and gained huge interest across the country. In 2018, one witness told the court she had been raped by the pastor – who ran a church in the city of Port Elizabeth – when she was 14 years old. When delivering the verdict on Wednesday, the judge presiding over the trial said that Mr Omotoso had been found not…
Fatoumata Coulibaly, a 21-year-old law student, has been appointed Miss World Côte d’Ivoire 2025. She previously won Miss Gontougo 2024 and competed at the national level. She will represent Côte d’Ivoire at Miss World 2025 in Telangana, India, from 7 to 31 May. This will be India’s third time hosting the prestigious global pageant. Fatoumata Coulibaly was the first runner-up in Miss Côte d’Ivoire 2024. Her appointment highlights her elegance, intelligence, and dedication to promoting Ivorian culture and social causes internationally. Miss World Côte d’Ivoire has a history of strong representatives. Since 1985, the country has showcased remarkable contestants who…