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Laud Nartey is a current affairs editor with the MG News team at Media General, serving TV3 Ghana, 3News, Onua TV and more platforms.
A private legal practitioner and policy analyst, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has described as “very sound” the decision of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice to dismiss Ghana’s objection to its jurisdiction in the case filed by the dismissed Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo. Mr Brako-Powers, wh
President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the need to protect the gains made in Ghana's economy in recent months. He told the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) that the government cannot afford policy slippages at a time when investor confidence is rebounding. “The gains we are seeing mu
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has, in the morning of Tuesday, November 18, formally charged former Minister for Finance, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and 7 others with 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences. Ernest Darko Akore, Emmanuel Kofi Nti, Ammishaddai Owusu Amoah,
For sixty years, the Cedi has moved with the people, into markets, in small shops, on farms, in lorry stations, and in the quiet routines of daily life and it has helped families plan, helped businesses grow, and helped communities support one another, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiam
Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has made the point that if Ghanaians want peace, justice, inclusion, and prosperity, then authorities must treat statistics as the language of development. He said that reliable data gives the confidence to act, the courage to reform, and the clarity to
On the issue of inclusiveness and responsiveness relative to governance in Ghana, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has said that the data suggests that Ghana is doing well in this area. He said that citizens who feel the political system allows them to have a say in decision-making
Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu details Ghana's anti-corruption progress and governance challenges. Bribery prevalence is down, but frequent giving is up. Citizens prioritize infrastructure (52.6%) and economic stability (25.9%).
The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has underscored the importance of statistics as Africa commemorates the 2025 African Statistics Day and also the launch of Ghana’s Governance Series Wave 2 Report. He said during the African Statistics Day celebration and launch of the Governance Ser
The Legal Green Association (LGA) of the Ghana School of Law, a left-wing association, has commended the government of Ghana for the initiative to create a Value for Money Office (VfMO) as contained in the 2026 budget statement and economic policy presented by the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato F
Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), alleging bias, abuse of power, administrative injustice and violations of its constitutional rights. The petition, da
President John Dramani Mahama has extolled the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for the way and manner the Cedi has been managed so far. He urged the central bank to keep doing what it has done. President Mahama noted that owing to the good work by the BoG, the cedi has gained a lot of respect […]
President John Dramani Mahama has said that the cedi has gained a lot of respect from Ghanaians lately, owing to the good work being done by the current leadership of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). He observed that currently, people are quoting in Cedi even for services such as rent, unlike previously, wh
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama, has charged every Ghanaian and institution to endeavour to protect the local currency, the Cedi. He makes the point that the protection of the Cedi is not the function of only one institution but a collective action. "Protecting the Cedi is not
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has said that the market dynamics have changed in reflection of the policy environment. He said that holding dollars in anticipation of a return to Cedi depreciation may not be a wise choice. "We should all reaffirm our collective responsibilit
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has stated that ethics is not a cost, but rather a strategic investment. He makes the point that it is the foundation on which trust, innovation, and resilience are built. He further noted that trust is a bank’s greatest asset, essential for lo
