Transport Minister Outlines Strategy to Strengthen Commuter Bus Services Across the Country. The Minister of Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has provided an update on ongoing efforts to improve public transportation and ensure efficient movement for commuters across Ghana. Speaking to the media, Hon. Nikpe revealed that he has re-engaged with the Managing Directors of Metro Mass Transit Limited, STC, and Intercity Coaches to review and strengthen their operations. According to the Minister, several buses have already been reintroduced on key routes, and the Ministry is closely monitoring daily operations to determine whether additional vehicles are required to meet commuter demand. “We are assessing daily movements and, based on the results, we will add more buses where necessary to ensure smooth and reliable service for our passengers,” Hon. Nikpe stated. He further noted that the Ministry is exploring collaboration with the private sector to bring in more buses, especially

VALCO Workers Union Sounds Alarm Over Possible Stealth Sale. The leadership of workers at Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) has expressed concern over GIADEC's announcement to secure strategic investors for VALCO's modernization, alleging it's a rushed privatization without stakeholder consultation. In a press statement signed by the union chairman Mr Samuel W. Agyeman, the union demands transparency, citing secrecy and lack of valuation as red flags. According to them, they suspect a disguised sale, possibly linked to Ibrahim Mahama, and call on the President and SIGA to intervene. They called upon the director general of SIGA, Prof Michael Kpessa White to immediately look into the affairs of GIADEC with regard to VALCO. They added that, VALCO is not just a factory but a legacy given to Ghana by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah which symbolizes industrial courage, national pride and promise of decent jobs for generations yet unborn. "We will not sit down and watch that legacy

GOVERNMENT OF GHANA SETTLES US$709 MILLION EUROBOND OBLIGATION The Ministry of Finance has successfully settled a US$709 million Eurobond obligation on 30th December 2025, ahead of its due date, marking another significant milestone in Ghana’s economic recovery and debt-management efforts. According to the government information desk, this brings total payments in 2025 alone to US$1.4 billion to Eurobond holders under the restructuring memorandum, comprising payments of US$349.52 million, US$349.52 million, and US$709.00 million. The timely settlement reaffirms Ghana’s credibility as a sovereign borrower and underscores Government’s commitment to restoring investor confidence through transparent, predictable, and disciplined debt-service practices. They added that, building on this achievement, Government will intensify reforms in domestic revenue mobilisation, public financial management, and public debt management. Fiscal buffers will continue to be strengthened to support debt

Minority Sounds Alarm Over GoldBod, Alleges $214m Loss in Nine Months. The Minority in Ghana's Parliament has raised concerns over the Gold-for-Reserves scheme, alleging a $214 million loss in just nine months of 2025. They claim the scheme, meant to boost Ghana's reserves, has been "twisted into a pipeline for draining national wealth" and is being mismanaged. The member of parliament for Ofoase Ayireabi, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah speaking for the minority questions the role of Alhaji Bawa of Bawa-Rock Ltd, the sole aggregator licensed by GoldBod to buy artisanal gold. He explained, GoldBod pays miners market prices but sells dollars to Bank of Ghana at a weaker interbank rate, passing losses to the state. Illegal mining continues, with GoldBod allegedly unable to prove its gold isn't sourced from destructive operations. They Demanded a Parliamentary investigation into GoldBod and Bawa-Rock dealings.Full disclosure of contracts, licenses, and fee structures. Also, account

GOV’T IS NOT CONSISTENT IN LITHIUM MINING DEAL-MINORITY Minority Caucus of Parliament has stated that, the government is not consistent in lithium mining deals. Speaking to the media at the Parliament House, the minority caucus urges government to be transparent and serious in the lithium mining deal with a private company Barari DV Ghana Limited. According to the Minority, Barari Company was ever ready to do business with Ghana when the prices of Lithium has dropped with 10 percent to Ghanaians but the government did not agree to it but now they wants to bring a new Legislative Instrument (LI) for another deal. This is not the right thing to do and it’s lacks consistency. Speaking to the media, a ranking member of Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament(MP) for Manhyia North, Akwasi Konadu said the deal was first brought to Parliament in 2024 at that time the prices of lithium on international market were 800 dollars per tone but NPP government negotiated the d

Land Minister Defends Enhanced Lithium Deal, Highlights Community Fund and Sliding-Scale Royalties The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for the Ellembelle Constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has held a press briefing to explain and defend the enhanced lithium agreement. Speaking to the media, Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah said the revised lithium deal introduces, for the first time, a 1 percent community development fund aimed at transforming host communities. According to him, this fund will support the construction of roads, hospitals, schools, and other social infrastructure, independent of central government funding. He explained that the model goes beyond traditional corporate social responsibility, ensuring that communities directly benefit from natural resources found in their areas. He noted that when the resources are eventually depleted, residents will be able to point to lasting development as a direct result of the lithium project. Addr

*Ghana Donates GH¢10 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Jamaica, Cuba, and Sudan - ForeignAffairsMinister* Ghana has extended a GH¢10 million humanitarian support package to communities in Jamaica, Cuba, and Sudan affected by natural disasters and conflict. The donation, made on behalf of the people of Ghana, reflects the country's enduring commitment to global solidarity and compassion. The relief items include food, medical supplies, shelter, and water sanitation equipment, with a distribution ratio of 50% to Jamaica, 30% to Cuba, and 20% to Sudan. This gesture conveys Ghana's solidarity with affected populations and complements international relief efforts. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, briefed Parliament on Ghana's humanitarian efforts, emphasizing the country's tradition of providing assistance to those in need. He acknowledged concerns about parliamentary engagement, assuring improved communication on foreign policy matters. He said, the donation, made o

MINORITY DEMAND ANSWERS FROM DEFENCE MINISTRY FOR SENDING TROOPS TO BENIN AND JAMAICA WITHOUT PARLIAMENT APPROVAL The Minority Caucus in Parliament has questioned the move by Defence Ministry for sending military to Benin and Jamaica without Parliament approval. The Minority caucus demanded some answers from the government for that move. According to the minority, parliament is an August house that needs to be respected as rule of law so if government wants to take a key decisions you cannot ignore Parliament. Speaking to the media Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim-Fordjour disagreed with the move by the Defence Ministry and demanded an answers on behalf of minority group.

MINORITY CALLS FOR THE RESIGNATION OF THE MINISTER FOR LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES OVER LITHIUM AGREEMENT. The Minority in Parliament has taken serious note of the recent public statements made by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Mr Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah concerning the lithium mining agreement which was earlier laid before Parliament and subsequently withdrawn. These developments, coming after the Minister had publicly and emphatically assured Parliament and the Ghanaian people that the agreement satisfied all necessary requirements, raised concerns about ministerial responsibility, credibility, and standards of governance. "This matter is not about punishment; it is about responsibility. " According to the member of parliament for Old Tafo, Mr Vincent Assafuah, a Minister gives Parliament firm and unequivocal assurances that all legal, technical, and procedural requirements have been satisfied, and the same agreement is later withdrawn on the basis that those

MINORITY CALLS FOR THE RESIGNATION OF THE MINISTER FOR LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES OVER LITHIUM AGREEMENT. The Minority in Parliament has taken serious note of the recent public statements made by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Mr Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah concerning the lithium mining agreement which was earlier laid before Parliament and subsequently withdrawn. These developments, coming after the Minister had publicly and emphatically assured Parliament and the Ghanaian people that the agreement satisfied all necessary requirements, raised concerns about ministerial responsibility, credibility, and standards of governance. "This matter is not about punishment; it is about responsibility. " According to the member of parliament for Old Tafo, Mr Vincent Assafuah, a Minister gives Parliament firm and unequivocal assurances that all legal, technical, and procedural requirements have been satisfied, and the same agreement is later withdrawn on the basis that those

Majority Leader Calls for Increased Funding for Sanitation Infrastructure The Majority Leader, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has called on Parliament to ensure adequate budgetary support for the ministry responsible for sanitation to enable it to construct and maintain essential sanitation infrastructure across the country. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Ayariga said sanitation infrastructure development cannot be the sole responsibility of the Ministry of Local Government or the various District Assemblies, which clearly lack the capacity to invest in large-scale public infrastructure. He stressed that Parliament must advocate for sufficient budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Works and Housing, which oversees public works, to enable it to construct the needed sanitation facilities in densely populated municipalities and provide additional resources for their effective management. He added that although the committee’s report raised numerous critical issues, he would not ad