Corruption In Ghana

Rawlings breaks silence on NPP MP's allegations of corruption against him

Former President Rawlings has denied allegations of corruption levelled against him by NPP MP Kennedy Agyapong. Mr Agyapong had claimed the former President was shielding a businessman over a 'dubious' contract

Shoot-to-kill corrupt politicians not 'galamseyers' – A Plus fires MP

Controversial Ghanaian musician and politician, Kwame Asare Obeng, aka A Plus, has lashed out some Ghanaian politicians for calling on security agencies to adopt shoot-to-kill approach in fighting illegal mining activities.

Churches promoting corruption in Ghana - Prof Martey speaks

Former moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Prof. Emmanuel Martey has identified the church as one of the promoters and root causes of corruption in Ghana. According to him the church working against the corruption fight

We'll help Opuni fight the charges gov't has 'cooked' against him - Kofi Adams

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will not leave former COCOBOD boss, Dr Stephen Opuni who is facing charges for causing financial loss to the state, to his fate, the party's National Organiser has stated.

Adwoa Safo, MASLOC CEO 'hot' for sole-sourcing GHC28.8m contract

Minister of State for Procurement, Adwoa Safo, and CEO of MASLOC, Stephen Amoah, are likely to appear before Parliament over a GH¢28.8 million sole-sourced contract which MASLOC handed to a private company to buy 1,800 cars.

REVEALED: Anas, Martin Amidu agree ‘secretly' to turn heat on corrupt officials

If everything goes as planned Ghanaians could see ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, and Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, team up in the fight against corruption, the award-winning journalist has disclosed.

I’m ashamed of my country – Nigerian Senator 'weeps' after witnessing Ghana's 6th March

Popular Nigerian Senator, Dino Melaye has disclosed that he is not happy that Nigeria no longer marks and celebrate important and historic days such as Independent Anniversaries and other historic events compared to Ghana.

NDC paid us GHc140,000 but Nacee gave me only GHc400 - 'Onaapo' singer speaks

The young Ghanaian artiste, David Dee Aja has disclosed that a popular sound engineer, Nana Osei, widely known as Nacee exploited him after recording the 2016 National Democratic Congress (NDC) ‘Onaapo’ campaign song.

Rawlings reveals why the NDC will remain in opposition for long time

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has disclosed that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), risk remaining in opposition for very long time if their focus is to re-capture power and free ‘criminals’ from prison.

NPP woman dies hours after winning constituency election

A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Abura-Asebu Kwamankese constituency in the Central Region has been reported dead, shortly after winning the party’s constituency election as Women's Organizer in the region.

Mahama will free Abuga Pele after winning 2020 election - NDC MP

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), Member of Parliament has disclosed that his party will win the 2020 elections and free all party members who will be imprisoned by the New Patriotic Part (NPP), administration.

Abuga Pele's constituents call on Akufo-Addo over 6-year jail term

Some residents of Chiana-Paga in the Upper East Region have called on President Akufo-Addo to pardon their former Member of Parliament, Abuga Pele after he was handed over a 6-year jail term over corruption charges.

Angry drivers wage 'war' against 'corrupt' Nima Police officer in a latest video

Some angry drivers in who ply their route around 37 military hospital in Accra have called on President Akufo-Addo to fire an alleged corrupt Nima Police officer who is making his administration unpopular among drivers.

Rawlings breaks silence over Akufo-Addo's appointment of Martin Amidu

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has finally made his views known after the appointment of Martin Amidu as the special prosecutor by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration and its leader, President Akufo-Addo.

The 'dream team' to fight corruption; Martin Amidu drops a ‘hot’ name in Parliament

The Special Prosecutor, Martin Alamisi Amidu, has declared his intention to work with top investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, as well other anti-corruption campaigners to help him execute his mandate in his new office.

Call arrogant Amidu to order - Ken Agyepong tells Akufo-Addo

Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, has cautioned President Akufo-Addo to call Special Prosecutor nominee, Martin Amidu, to order. Mr Agyapong believes if Mr Amidu is not tamed, he will cause trouble for the president.

Akufo-Addo has done nothing for Ghana one year into office - A.B.A Fuseini

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), Member of Parliament for Sanirigu constituency, A.B.A Fuseini, has said the Akufo-Addo and his NPP administration is the most disappointing government in the entire history of Ghana.

US to tackle Ghana's political vigilantism by creating more jobs

The US Ambassador to Ghana, Robert P. Jackson has hinted that the United States government is ready to partner Ghana government to create enough jobs for the teaming unemployed youth in order to tackle political vigilantism.

Supreme Court orders Woyome again over oral examination

The Supreme Court has for the second time ordered embattled businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome to appear before it for the State to orally examine him on how he spent the GHC51.2 million judgment debt wrongly paid to him by the NDC

NDC's Ofosu Ampofo explains why Gitmo 2 not security threat to Ghana

A top member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has disclosed that the ex-Guantanamo Bay detainees being hosted in Ghana are nowhere close to a National Security threat to Ghana unlike the Delta Forces.

Kennedy Agyapong finally reveals why some NPP members hate him

The Member of Parliament for Assin Central constituency , Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has disclosed that he is hated by some members of his own party because of his resolve to be truthful at all times irrespective of personalities

Martin Amidu faces Parliament on Feb 13

Mr Amidu, nicknamed the 'Citizen Vigilante' for his anti-corruption campaign, has won the admiration of many Ghanaians especially for his solo efforts to retrieve the GHC51.2 million which was illegally paid to Woyome