Constitutional Review Committee proposes five-year Presidential term
General News of Monday, 22 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Constitutional Review Committee has recommended extending Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, arguing that the current tenure does not allow sufficient time for governments to implement policies effectively. LIVESTREAMING: Constitution Review Committee presents final report to President MahamaThe Committee also noted that a significant portion of a four-year presidential term in Ghana is often lost to administrative transitions and electioneering. Professor Prempeh explained, “The President spends about six months settling into office and nearly a year campaigning.”To tackle, the Committee recommended regulating campaign seasons to reduce prolonged political activity and allow governments adequate time to govern. The Committee’s mandate was to review and resolve challenges from previous constitutional reviews, particularly those of the 2010 Constitution Review Commission and the 2023 Constitution Review Consultative Committee. Meanwhile, the President is expected to outline the next steps for implementing the recommendations, marking a significant moment in Ghana’s democratic process.
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December 22, 2025 17:46 UTC
Nicholas Opoku stands out in Kasimpasa defeat
Sports News of Monday, 22 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comBlack Stars defender, Nicholas Opoku once again showcased his defensive prowess despite Kasimpasa's 3-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Playing the full 90 minutes, Opoku earned a rating of 6.6 from Flashscore, demonstrating his consistency and reliability at the back despite playing in a struggling team. Defensively, Opoku won 8 duels, executed a successful tackle, made 1 interception, and made 10 crucial clearances, proving vital in helping his team contain Galatasaray. Despite Kasimpasa’s struggles in the league, Opoku continues to stand out as one of the most consistent Ghanaian defenders in Europe, maintaining an average rating of 6.5 this season. He has started all 17 league games for Kasimpasa, completing 90 minutes in each match, underlining his fitness, discipline, and importance to the team.
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December 22, 2025 15:55 UTC
LIVESTREAMING: Constitution Review Committee presents final report to President Mahama
General News of Monday, 22 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Constitutional Review Committee is presenting its final report to President John Dramani Mahama at Jubilee House in Accra. Compiled over several months, the report contains proposed amendments to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing citizen participation, and addressing key national issues. The President is expected to outline the next steps for implementing the recommendations, marking a significant moment in Ghana’s democratic process. Watch the livestream below
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December 22, 2025 15:29 UTC
Attorney General issues strong warning to public officers over state funds
General News of Monday, 22 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that his office is intensifying efforts to recover state funds lost through the National Service Authority (NSA) scandal. He has also warned that public officers found culpable will face both criminal prosecution and civil recovery measures. He disclosed that following engagements with the Auditor General, funds linked to the National Service scandal have already been disallowed and surcharged. The notices of disallowance and surcharge have been duly issued and served on the said public officers,” he said. Dr Ayine used the occasion to issue a strong warning to public officers responsible for authorising public expenditure, stressing that personal benefit does not need to be proven in cases of financial loss to the state.
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December 22, 2025 15:17 UTC
AG to prosecute Kofi Akpaloo, wife over alleged COCOBOD contract fraud
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, December 22, 2025, the AG said the case was triggered after the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) flagged suspicious transactions involving an account belonging to Pomaa Universal Ghana Limited at First Bank Ghana Limited. “The investigations revealed that Pomar Universal Ghana Limited, a business entity owned entirely by Ekua Pomaa, was a legitimate contractor awarded a FIDEL Rose contract by COCOBOD. “Although the project commenced and an initial amount was properly deposited into Pomar Universal Ghana Limited, subsequent payments raised serious concerns regarding misrepresentation, forgery, and unauthorized handling of the checks,” he noted. According to the Attorney-General, internal investigations by First Bank Ghana Limited corroborated the findings. “The suspects investigated are Percival Kofi Akpaloo, Pomar Ghana Limited (the one with the H), and Delvin Akpaloo, his wife,” he stated, adding that evidence points to multiple criminal offences.
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December 22, 2025 12:50 UTC
ORAL: 2026 is going to be a different year - Attorney General declares
ORAL: We can't just throw people in jail over complaints – Dr Srem Sai“The ORAL investigation is progressing well. If I make demands on you [state institutions] and you delay, I will take the view that you are complicit. So, all state institutions that have information needed to file criminal prosecutions should not delay in submitting it,” he stated. During the handover of the committee’s report to President Mahama, ORAL Chairman Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa highlighted the potential financial gains from ongoing investigations. Attorney General Dr Ayine announces charges in high-profile corruption caseJKB/MAWhat Cletus Avoka said that made Otumfuo warn him over Bawku conflict:
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December 22, 2025 12:31 UTC
Treasury bill auctions see four consecutive weeks of oversubscription
The auction target estimated at GH¢3.7 billion received GH¢5.6 billion oversubscribing its treasury bills sale. For the 182-day bill, GH¢1.52 billion of the bids were tendered. Government makes strong Treasury comeback with 110% oversubscriptionAlso, GH¢1.538 billion of the bids were tendered for the 364-day bill. The yield on the 91-day bill decreased by 3.0 basis points to 11.08%. The yield on the 364-day bill went down by 17 basis points to 12.91%.
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December 22, 2025 12:12 UTC
Newborn baby goes missing from private clinic in Tamale
The incident, which occurred shortly after the baby’s delivery, has drawn scores of residents to the clinic, heightening tensions as the family and community demand answers. According to an eyewitness account, an unidentified woman entered the delivery room under the pretext of taking the newborn for routine vital checks. She reportedly left the room with the baby but never returned, raising alarm among hospital staff and relatives. When I arrived, I was told that somebody had stolen the baby,” he added. The situation has sparked outrage in the community, with residents demanding that the hospital take responsibility for the missing child.
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December 22, 2025 10:37 UTC
Five dead in Ayensudo bus-truck crash
Regional News of Monday, 22 December 2025Source: rainbowradioonline.comA fatal collision occurred on Saturday, December 20, between a Toyota Hiace bus and a DAF truck at Ayensudo Meyinda on the Cape Coast-Takoradi Highway, resulting in the loss of five lives. Both vehicles, the truck bearing registration GG 3227-25 and the bus with registration GW 9373-22, sustained significant damage. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) swiftly responded to the incident, dispatching a rescue team from the Komenda Fire Station. Firefighters successfully rescued five passengers who were trapped inside the Hiace bus and collaborated with supporting agencies to retrieve the victims and clear the wreckage. The cause of the accident remains unclear and is currently under investigation, according to reports.
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December 22, 2025 09:36 UTC
A time is coming; we will have a female IGP - Prophet Ask-Ackrong
General News of Monday, 22 December 2025Source: classfmonline.comProphet Stephen Ask-Ackrong, General Overseer of the Focus Outreach Movement, has prophesied that Ghana will one day swear in its first female Inspector General of Police (IGP). "A time is coming we are going to have a female IGP. Prophet Ask-Ackrong anchored his hope for a female IGP in President Mahama's record, rhetorically noting that the administration has already appointed the first female Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service. However, with the extension of IGP Yohuno's tenure to 2027, the next appointment of a new IGP under the current administration will be in 2028. This makes the fulfilment of the prophecy in President Mahama's current term still possible to happen.
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December 22, 2025 09:11 UTC
EOCO apologises to Adentan High Court over delay in asset unfreezing case
Hanan was appointed CEO of the Buffer Stock Company in 2017. The court granted the prosecution’s prayer and adjourned the case to 20 January 2026 for hearing of the application. “We are convinced that the alleged acts could not have occurred under the accountability systems that existed at the Buffer Stock Company,” he added. On October 28, Dr Ayine announced that 24 charges, including stealing, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state, had been levelled against Dr Hanan and his wife. But prosecution is a matter of evidence, and we are struggling to assemble what will stand up in court,” the source added.
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December 22, 2025 03:43 UTC
Supercar Spectacle at Borteyman Sports Complex thrills fans with drifting
Sports News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Borteyman Sports Complex came alive on Sunday, December 21, 2025, as car enthusiasts and fans flocked to witness one of the biggest automotive events of the year. The car show dubbed the Supercar Spectacle attracted some of Ghana’s most prominent personalities, including business mogul Ibrahim Mahama, former Ledzokuku Member of Parliament Bernard Oko Boye, entrepreneur Richard Nii Armah Quaye, and former Black Stars captain André Dede Ayew. Watch Antoine Semenyo's goal in Bournemouth's 1-1 draw against BurnleyThe excitement reached another level when Ibrahim Mahama took the wheel, showing off his drifting skills and leaving fans in awe. Fans from across the region turned out in large numbers, creating an electric atmosphere filled with cheers and applause. The combination of high-octane drifting, luxury cars, and appearances from Ghana’s elite made the event a celebration of both automotive excellence and star-studded glamour.
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December 21, 2025 22:36 UTC
Justify why you are the best to lead NPP - Kofi Tonto to Bryan Acheampong
This statement comes after Achaeampong blamed Bawumia for the state of the economy during the tenure of former President Akufo-Addo. Tonto emphasised that Achaeampong’s leadership as Minister of Agriculture cannot be overlooked, as the sector holds a crucial part of Ghana’s economy. Tonto further cautioned against blame games and urged Acheampong to focus on why he is the best to lead the NPP for the 2028 elections. That is why it is imperative that they focus on why the best are to lead. You cannot blame or denigrate your competitor as a failure and then later turn around to campaign for that person,” Tonto remarked.
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December 21, 2025 22:36 UTC
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Sahel regional force
Africa News of Sunday, 21 December 2025Source: africanews.comAt an airforce base in Bamako, Mali's army ruler General Assimi Goita presided over a ceremony marking the creation of a unified force for the Sahel countries. The force is the latest in a series of measures by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to achieve closer integration. In January, Niger's defence minister said that the 5000-strong force would 'intervene together' to counter security threats in the region. The ceremony in Bamako was attended by the defence ministers of the Sahel Alliance member states, as well as ambassadors and representatives of international organizations accredited to Mali. Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formed the Sahel alliance after withdrawing from ECOWAS, which the alliance accuses of being inhumane, imposing coup-related sanctions, and working against the interests of citizens in alliance countries.
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December 21, 2025 22:32 UTC