President Mahama swears in Ayariga and Agyeman-Rawlings as ministers

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President Mahama swears in Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings and Mahama Ayariga as ministers

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Mahama Ayariga as Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister of Environment, Science and Technology. The ceremony took place at the Jubilee House on Saturday, August 29, 2026, following their parliamentary approval. These appointments are part of changes to President Mahama’s administration. Ayariga previously served as Majority Leader in Parliament, and Dr. Zanetor will now lead the Environment, Science and Technology portfolio. After taking their constitutional oaths, Ayariga assured President Mahama that they would work to fulfill the commitments made to Ghanaians during the 2024 election campaign, guided by the President’s approach to governance. President Mahama charged the new ministers to uphold accountability, transparency, and integrity in their roles.

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Martin Amidu highlights $3 million in transfers in Asante Berko bribery case

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Martin Amidu highlights $3 million in transfers in Asante Berko bribery case

Former Attorney-General and Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has drawn attention to money transfers totaling $3 million, detailed in US court proceedings against Asante Kwaku Berko. Amidu cited records from the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, where criminal proceedings against Berko began in August 2020. According to a Grand Jury indictment, a Turkish holding company transferred $1 million to a Ghanaian consulting company on September 8, 2016. Additionally, between September 28 and December 20, 2016, a Turkish energy company transferred $1.5 million to a Berko Ghana account, with a further $500,000 transferred on February 14, 2017. Amidu emphasized that these details are crucial as they demonstrate that the financial transactions extended beyond 2015. He also noted that the US financial institution involved did not ultimately provide financing for the power plant, and Berko's employment with the institution ended on March 6, 2017. Amidu stated that he is restating these court records to clarify that the facts he is relying on are from proceedings that led to Berko's conviction in the US on August 6, 2026. He argues that these documented transactions and their dates should be included in the assessment of the Ghanaian aspect of the case.

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FDA arrests traders at Makola Market over 'cigarette toffee' sales

The Food and Drugs Authority FDA arrested traders at Makola Market in Accra on August 29, 2026, for allegedly selling products known as “cigarette toffee”. This action was part of an enforcement operation by the FDA to remove unsafe or unsuitable products from the market. FDA officials visited areas of the market where these products were reportedly sold and apprehended traders suspected of involvement. This operation is part of the FDA’s ongoing monitoring and enforcement efforts to safeguard consumers from unapproved products. The Authority has increased inspections in markets and trading centers to identify and remove products that could pose public health risks, particularly those attractive to children due to their packaging. The FDA plans further investigations into the seized products and the arrested traders to determine appropriate actions. This operation also serves as a warning to traders dealing in unapproved products that they may face enforcement for violating food and drug regulations.

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President Mahama swears in Ayariga and Agyeman-Rawlings as ministers

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