Dr Bawumia has accused the NDC government of betrayal, saying it had scrapped the unpopular E-levy only to introduce what he described as a “Dumsor Levy.” He claimed the move was proof that the NDC had deceived Ghanaians during the 2024 election campaign and warned citizens to brace for more taxes.

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has pushed back against former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s criticism of the newly introduced Dumsor Levy, accusing the former NPP administration of imposing over 30 different taxes during its eight years in power.

The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, is urging the immediate formation of an independent mediation body to help resolve the deepening standoff between the government and striking nurses and midwives.

Day two into the strike by GRNMA, patients have been left stranded at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge, as nurses and midwives continue to withdraw their services over what they say is the government’s failure to implement agreed conditions of service.

The ongoing strike by nurses in public hospitals across Ghana continues to severely impact healthcare delivery, leaving patients stranded and medical services disrupted. In many health facilities, nurses have abandoned post, leaving patients stranded.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has uncovered a sprawling GH₵280 million corruption scandal at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), with several top officials accused of abusing their positions for personal gain.

President John Mahama says his administration is introducing stricter controls on the importation of excavators as part of a renewed national effort to clamp down illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Nelson Rockson Dafeamekpor, has disclosed that the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is preparing its own docket as part of the ongoing investigations into Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi.

Lawyers for the embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, say they have successfully met the bail conditions set by EOCO, but a new legal complication is preventing his release.

Minority Chief Whip ,Frank Annoh Dompreh, has claimed that Mr Antwi Boasiako, the NPP's Ashanti Regional Chairman, has refused to eat in protest against his detention conditions, describing the supposed hunger strike as a desperate measure amid what he terms “shocking” treatment by EOCO officials.