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Ghana legislator Defends Call to Scrap OSP
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamakpor has publicly defended his role in proposing a controversial private member’s bill in Ghana’s Parliament that sought to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act.
He is insisting that the intent was to bolster, not weaken, the nation’s anti-corruption framework.
The bill, which had triggered major political and civil society backlash, was jointly sponsored by Dafeamakpor and Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, but later withdrawn at the request of President John Dramani Mahama amid public concern.
Critics, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and civil society groups, argued the repeal could undermine Ghana’s fight against graft.
In interviews and parliamentary statements, Dafeamakpor maintained that the proposal was driven by a desire to make anti-corruption institutions more effective.
“We must move beyond symbolic laws to practical enforcement,” he stated, arguing structural reform—not abolition—should be the focus.
Nonetheless, the attempt to abolish the OSP sparked a political storm. The Minority Caucus in Parliament demanded the resignation of Dafeamakpor and Ayariga, labelling the move “embarrassing” and alleging it undermined Ghana’s accountability architecture.
President Mahama’s intervention, widely seen by analysts as a reaffirmation of his government’s anti-corruption commitment, was supported by groups such as the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), which said the president’s opposition to repeal underscored the importance of preserving key institutions.
Amid calls from opposition figures accusing the presidency of interfering with legislative independence, the Majority leadership has pledged to reconsider their position on the legislation, echoing the president’s caution about hastily dismantling established anti-corruption mechanisms.
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President Mahama Arrives in France for High-Level Talks, Man Burns Wife’s House Over Alleged Cheating and Other Big Stories in Ghana Today
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President Mahama Arrives in France for High-Level Talks
President John Dramani Mahama received a warm and enthusiastic reception upon his arrival in Lyon, France, where he is attending high-level bilateral and multilateral engagements. Crowds of Ghanaians and well-wishers mobbed the President as he stepped off his vehicle, chanting and showing support. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening Ghana-France cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and diaspora relations.
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Airport Congestion and Ageing Facilities Justify New Levy – GACL Chairman
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has defended the newly introduced Airport Infrastructure Development Levy, stating that severe congestion and ageing facilities at Kotoka International Airport make the charge necessary. GACL Board Chairman said the funds will support critical upgrades, including the new concourse linking Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, additional boarding bridges, and improved passenger amenities. He assured travellers that the levy will be transparently managed to deliver world-class infrastructure and strengthen Ghana’s position as a regional aviation hub.
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Man Allegedly Burns Wife’s House for Cheating with UK-Based ‘Borga’
A man in the Ashanti Region has been arrested for allegedly setting his wife’s house on fire after suspecting her of having an affair with a UK-based Ghanaian known locally as a “borga”. The incident, which occurred in a community near Kumasi, left the property extensively damaged. Police have launched investigations into the case of suspected arson and domestic violence.
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Ghanaian PhD Students in UK to Protest Over Delayed Stipends
Ghanaian PhD students in the United Kingdom are planning a protest over the persistent delay in the payment of their stipends by the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat. Many students say they have not received funding for several months, leaving them in financial distress and struggling to cover basic living expenses and research costs. The students intend to draw attention to the hardship caused by the delays and demand urgent resolution from the government.
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FDA Warns of Fake HIV Test Kits in Circulation, Urges Immediate Checks by Health Facilities
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a strong warning about the circulation of fake HIV test kits in Ghana and has urged all health facilities to immediately verify the authenticity of their stock. The authority said the counterfeit kits could lead to inaccurate results, posing serious public health risks. Health workers and the public have been advised to report any suspicious kits to the FDA for prompt investigation and removal from the market.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Stay informed with today’s front pages of Ghanaian newspapers, all in one place.
Kwahu, Ghana – Former President Nana Akufo-Addo paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama on Holy Saturday, April 4, 2026, while both leaders were in the Kwahu enclave for the annual Easter celebrations.
The meeting took place as President Mahama participated in activities linked to the Kwahu Business Forum, a major event held alongside the Easter festivities.
Akufo-Addo, who has maintained a nearly two-decade tradition of spending Easter in Kwahu, described the visit as a cordial engagement during the sacred period.
In a Facebook post, the former president wrote: “On the Holy Saturday of Easter, while in Kwahu where for almost two decades I have consecutively visited during the sacred period of Easter, I called on the President of the Republic, H. E. John Dramani Mahama who is also in Kwahu.”
The encounter highlights a moment of peaceful political civility between the current and immediate past leaders of Ghana amid the festive season. No further details about the substance of their discussion were made public.
The visit comes at a time when both leaders are actively involved in national and regional development conversations, with Mahama using the Kwahu platform to engage stakeholders on economic matters.
President Mahama Arrives in France for High-Level Talks, Man Burns Wife’s House Over Alleged Cheating and Other Big Stories in Ghana Today
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