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President Mahama Urges International Partners to Respect Ghana’s Position on LGBTQ Issues
President John Dramani Mahama has called on international partners to respect Ghana’s sovereign position on LGBTQ issues, emphasising that the country’s stance is rooted in its culture, laws, and national consensus. He reiterated that Ghana remains committed to human rights while upholding its traditional values.
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Ablakwa Expresses Disappointment Over US No-Vote on UN Slavery Resolution
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has expressed disappointment over the United States’ decision to vote against Ghana’s landmark UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. He described the vote as unfortunate and urged continued global dialogue on reparatory justice.
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President Mahama Receives International Statesperson Award in Philadelphia
President John Dramani Mahama has been honoured with the International Statesperson Award in Philadelphia, recognising his leadership and contributions to global diplomacy, particularly his advocacy for reparatory justice and Pan-African cooperation.
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Government to Roll Out Electronic Road Toll System by Fourth Quarter of 2026
The government has announced plans to introduce an electronic road toll system nationwide by the fourth quarter of 2026. The new system aims to improve revenue collection, reduce congestion at toll booths, and enhance transparency in road infrastructure financing.
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President Mahama Announces Private Sector Entry into ECG Metering and Billing
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the private sector will be allowed to participate in electricity metering and billing under the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The move is expected to improve efficiency, reduce commercial losses, and enhance service delivery to customers.
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A lot of issues are dominating the news cycle in Ghana, but we have curated the most relevant and impactful stories to keep you informed.

Mahama Defends Ghana’s LGBTQ Position Rooted in Culture, Law and Consensus
President John Dramani Mahama has firmly defended Ghana’s stance on LGBTQ issues, stating that the country’s position is deeply rooted in its culture, laws, and national consensus. He emphasised that Ghana respects human rights but will not be pressured into adopting foreign values that conflict with its societal norms and legal framework.
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Court Clears Way for Abu Trica’s Extradition to the United States
A Ghanaian court has cleared the legal path for the extradition of businessman Abu Trica to the United States to face charges. The ruling removes a major hurdle in the high-profile case, paving the way for Trica to be handed over to U.S. authorities in the coming weeks.
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Paramount Chief of Agogo, Nana Akuoko Sarpong, Dies at 88
The Paramount Chief of Agogo Traditional Area, Nana Akuoko Sarpong, has passed away at the age of 88. The revered traditional leader, who played a significant role in the development of the Agogo community and broader Ashanti Region, will be mourned with full royal honours.
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Akufo-Addo’s Daughter Denies $25m Interchange Painting Claims, Threatens Legal Action
Dr. Edwina Akufo-Addo, daughter of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has strongly denied social media claims linking her to a $25 million painting contract for the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange. She described the allegations as false and malicious and has threatened to pursue legal action against those spreading the rumours.
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Catholic Bishops Rally Behind Mahama Over Lincoln Degree Controversy
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has thrown its support behind President John Dramani Mahama following the controversy surrounding the withdrawal of an honorary degree by Lincoln University. The bishops described the President as a man of strong moral conviction and urged Ghanaians to focus on national unity rather than divisive debates.
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Accra, Ghana – Parliament has passed the Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025, ushering in sweeping changes to how lawyers are trained and admitted to the Bar in Ghana.

If signed into law by President John Dramani Mahama, the legislation will end the long-standing monopoly of the Ghana School of Law and introduce a more open, standardized, and practical system of professional legal education.

Here are 10 key things to know about the Bill:

It Ends the Ghana School of Law Monopoly
For decades, the Ghana School of Law was the only institution authorised to provide professional legal training leading to the Bar. The new law opens the door for other accredited public and private universities to offer such programmes.

A New Regulatory Body is Created
The Bill establishes the Council for Legal Education and Training, which will set standards, approve curricula, and oversee all professional legal education in the country.

Universities Can Now Offer Professional Law Programmes
Accredited universities will be allowed to run their own professional legal training courses, significantly expanding access to legal education.

Introduction of a National Bar Examination
A single, standardised National Bar Examination will replace the current fragmented system. All candidates, regardless of where they trained, will sit the same exam administered by the Council.

Mandatory Law Practice Training Course
Prospective lawyers must complete a structured Law Practice Training Course at an accredited institution before being eligible to sit the National Bar Exam.

Stronger Emphasis on Practical Skills
The new training course shifts focus from largely theoretical learning to clinical legal education and hands-on lawyering skills.

LLB Degree Remains the Entry Requirement
Candidates must still hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent recognised law degree before gaining admission into the professional training course.

Reforms Aim to Remove Long-Standing Bottlenecks
Attorney-General Dominic Ayine said the changes are designed to eliminate barriers that have prevented even top-performing law graduates from entering professional training.

Government Hails It as a “New Era” of Fairness
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga described the Bill as the dawn of a new era where all law students — whether from the University of Ghana, UDS, UCC, or private institutions — will be treated fairly and assessed through the same National Bar Examination.

Minority Supports the Bill but Raises Broader Concerns
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin backed the reform as a fulfilled campaign promise but used the occasion to criticise the government over alleged sole-sourcing practices in other areas, including a GH¢11 million contract reportedly awarded to the Deputy Chief of Staff.

The passage of the Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025, is widely viewed as one of the most significant transformations in Ghana’s legal education landscape in decades, aimed at increasing access, improving standards, and producing better-prepared legal professionals for the country’s justice system.