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EC leadership shake-up as Bossman Asare steps down as Deputy Commissioner

Dr. Bossman Asare resigns as Deputy EC Chair as government begins process to replace retiring Samuel Tettey, signaling changes at Ghana's EC

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo resigns from Council of State

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has reportedly resigned from Ghana's Council of State, following her abstention in the Gertrude Torkornoo removal vote

Global oil crash: Fuel prices set to drop following US-Iran peace deal

Ghana fuel prices are projected to fall following a sharp drop in global oil driven by a historic US-Iran peace deal and the reopening of Hormuz

James Victor Gbeho: Former Foreign Affairs minister dies at 91

Ghana mourns the passing of veteran diplomat James Victor Gbeho, former Foreign Minister and ECOWAS President, aged 91. A legacy of dedicated service

2026 Apostolic visitation commences at Cedar Mountain Chapel

2026 Apostolic visitation commences at Cedar Mountain Chapel The 2026 Apostolic Visitation of Assemblies of God, Ghana, began with the Greater Accra East Region hosting the opening session at the Cedar Mountain Chapel in East Legon. The event brought together pastors and their spouses, retirees and their spouses, as well as widows of pastors. The General Superintendent, Rev. Stephen Wengam led an intensive three-and-a-half-hour prayer session, focusing on key areas including thanksgiving, repentance, rededication, intercession for the Assemblies of God World Congress to be held in Accra in October this year, the needs of the Church, individual concerns, and prayers for the nation, Ghana. Appreciation The Greater Accra East Regional Superintendent, Rev. Andrews Nelson Awintia, the host, expressed appreciation to the General Superintendent and his wife, Lady Mrs Monica Wengam for their leadership and commitment. Mrs. Wengam also commended the pastors for their dedication and used the occasion to present cloth and cash donations to widows, retirees, and their spouses. In addition, pastors’ wives received cloth, while the pastors themselves were also given gifts. Exhortation In his exhortation, Rev. Wengam encouraged pastors to remain diligent in their calling and to avoid attitudes such as grumbling and anxiety, which he noted can erode peace and hinder their ability to do more for the ministry. Marriage vows The General Superintendent led ministers and their spouses to renew their marriage vows, emphasizing the need to keep them unbroken till death, as ordained by God

ORAL should be permanent: Kofi Bentil pushes for stricter post-office scrutiny for appointees

Lawyer Kofi Bentil calls for a permanent "ORAL" initiative and travel bans for ex-officials as Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu challenges her 10-year prison sentence.

Ablekuma North MP calls for free sunscreen, inclusive policies for persons with Albinism

Ablekuma North MP Ewurabena Aubynn urges free sunscreen, NHIS coverage and stronger inclusion policies for persons with albinism in Ghana