OSP moves to overturn High Court ruling transferring prosecutions to Attorney-General

Els: MBN360 News The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has initiated urgent legal action to overturn a High Court ruling directing the Attorney-General’s Department to take over all criminal prosecutions currently being handled by the anti-corruption body. The decision, delivered on Wednesday, 15 April, by Justice John Nyante Nyadu at the High Court in Accra, has triggered fresh debate over the […]

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Ghana’s Akufo-Addo meets ECOWAS Observers ahead of Benin’s April 12 presidential election

Els: MBN360 Africa, General, News The 120 observers deployed to monitor and observe the conduct of voting operations during the presidential election on 12th April 2026 in the Republic of Benin on behalf of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) were briefed on Friday, 10th April 2026, in Cotonou, on the political situation and security […]

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Ken Ofori-Atta released from ICE detention after judicial order — Lawyer confirms

Els: MBN360 News Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody following a judicial order, his legal team has confirmed. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on April 8, 2026, by his solicitor, Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo of Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline & Partners. According to the […]

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Ofori-Atta not yet formally notified of any charges – Frank Davies.

Els: MBN360 News Frank Davies, lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has clarified that his client has not been formally notified of any charges against him. In November 2025, the OSP formally charged Ofori-Atta and seven others with 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences, including conspiracy to influence procurement processes and causing financial […]

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Ibrahim Mahama: Assault probe slow but must be thorough

Els: MBN360 News Ghanaian visual artist Ibrahim Mahama has urged the public to trust the police to conduct a careful and thorough investigation into his assault, even as the process moves slower than expected. Speaking to Eyewitness News on Tuesday, April 7, Mahama reflected on the March 21 incident, which allegedly involved personnel from the Inspector-General of Police’s Special […]

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Ghana Onion Sellers: Political interference behind truck seizures

Els: MBN360 News The Ghana Onion Sellers Association has blamed  political interference for the ongoing blockade of trucks transporting onions into the country, warning that the situation could soon lead to a spike in prices. Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Sunday, April 5, the association’s spokesperson, Mustapha Sulemana Talimu, said a small faction within the industry is politicising […]

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Vice President highlights women’s bank progress, calls for coastal development at Kedzi festival.

Els: MBN360 News Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated that significant progress has been made toward the establishment of the Women’s Development Bank, aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs across the country. She said the initiative forms part of broader government efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment and address challenges confronting women in business. […]

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