The Constitutional Review Committee is presenting its final report to President John Dramani Mahama at Jubilee House in Accra.
Compiled over several months, the report contains proposed amendments to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing citizen participation, and addressing key national issues.
The president is expected to outline the next steps for implementing the recommendations, marking a significant moment in Ghana’s democratic process.
American rapper Nicki Minaj addressed the plight of Christians in Nigeria during a surprise appearance at AmericaFest, explaining her personal connection to the country and responding to troubling reports of violence against worshippers.
“Nigeria is a place I’ve always loved. Someone very dear to me, my pastor, is Nigerian, and I have lots of Nigerian barbs,” she said. “So hearing that people are being kidnapped while they’re in church, people are being killed, brutalised, all because of their religion—that should spark outrage.”
Minaj emphasized the importance of speaking out and supporting persecuted Christians worldwide.
“We’re not backing down anymore. We are not going to be silenced by the bullies anymore. We will speak up for Christians wherever they are in this world.
“We take for granted that there, right now in this world, are people who cannot worship God as they please, where they please,” she said.
“Every time we pray in fellowship, we have to remember the people that are right now in this world hiding to pray in fellowship, and we have to pray for them.”
Her remarks follow weeks after she reacted to a social media post by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria.” Minaj said reading the post filled her with gratitude for the freedoms in her own country.
“Reading this made me feel a deep sense of gratitude. We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practising their religion,” she stated.
During the AmericaFest event, Minaj also praised Trump and Vice President JD Vance, noting that they understand the concerns of ordinary people. She contrasted current leadership with prior administrations, saying past leaders failed to recognize or address religious persecution.
“Christians have been persecuted right here in our country in different ways. So when we talk about Nigeria and other countries, know that prior administrations saw nothing wrong with that, and that’s what was wrong with them,” she added.
President John Dramani Mahama has received high approval ratings from the public
A high percentage of Ghanaians believe the country, under the current leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, is headed in the right direction.
This is according to a recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, which indicates that 66% of Ghanaian voters hold that view.
Sharing the latest findings, a survey by Mussa Dankwah also indicated that while 66% of voters believe the country is on the right track, about 24% hold a contrasting view that Ghana is headed in the wrong direction.
“66% of voters say Ghana is headed in the right direction but 24% believe it is headed in the wrong direction according to @GlobalInfoPolls,” he shared on X on Monday, December 22, 2025.
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However, 10% of voters expressed no opinion on the country’s trajectory, maintaining a neutral stance.
On the President’s approval rating, 67% of voters expressed approval of his performance, while 24% disapproved of the government’s performance.
A further 9% of voters indicated they had no opinion.
Describing the polls, Dankwah explained that the government appears to still be enjoying public goodwill.
“Voters not ready to end Mahama’s honeymoon as the president receives 67% approval rating for his performance so far,” he shared in another post.
Voters not ready to end Mahama’s honeymoon as the president receives 67% approval rating for his performance so far. pic.twitter.com/1ld4UQvgky
— Mussa K. Dankwah, MSc.FCCA, DipIFR, MCISI,AIRM (@MKDankwah) December 22, 2025
66% of voters say Ghana is headed in the right direction but 24% believe it is headed in the wrong direction according to @GlobalInfoPolls pic.twitter.com/Tv46D7H9bD
— Mussa K. Dankwah, MSc.FCCA, DipIFR, MCISI,AIRM (@MKDankwah) December 22, 2025
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The Constitutional Review Committee has recommended extending Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, arguing that the current tenure does not allow sufficient time for governments to implement policies effectively.
Presenting the report to President John Dramani Mahama at Jubilee House on Monday, December 22, 2025, Committee Chairman Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh emphasised that the proposal is aimed at enhancing governance efficiency and deliberately excludes any provision for a third term.
“We couldn’t find a place for a third-term; there was no demand for it, and nobody seemed to support it including President Mahama,” he said.
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The Committee also noted that a significant portion of a four-year presidential term in Ghana is often lost to administrative transitions and electioneering.
Professor Prempeh explained, “The President spends about six months settling into office and nearly a year campaigning.”
To tackle, the Committee recommended regulating campaign seasons to reduce prolonged political activity and allow governments adequate time to govern.
The Committee’s mandate was to review and resolve challenges from previous constitutional reviews, particularly those of the 2010 Constitution Review Commission and the 2023 Constitution Review Consultative Committee.
Compiled over several months, the final report contains proposed amendments to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution aimed at strengthening governance, promoting citizen participation, and addressing key national issues.
Meanwhile, the President is expected to outline the next steps for implementing the recommendations, marking a significant moment in Ghana’s democratic process.
Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, has announced that banking sector supervision will adopt a more forward-looking and risk-based approach starting in 2026, aimed at strengthening financial stability and promoting responsible credit expansion.
Speaking at the Governor’s Day Programme organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Dr Asiama explained that the new framework will enable more precise differentiation among banks, enhanced governance, improved risk management, and the rebuilding of capital buffers—creating space for institutions to grow credit responsibly.
“Credit growth will matter, but credit quality will matter more,” he emphasized, adding that supervision will focus on intermediation quality, underwriting discipline, sectoral concentration, cash-flow analysis, and risk pricing.
Strengthening Governance
Dr Asiama stressed that governance will remain a core pillar of financial stability, with greater accountability for boards and senior management, including oversight of risk appetite, internal controls, and outcomes.
Enhanced Bank Relationships
The Governor also highlighted reforms to improve the BoG’s engagement with banks, including clearer regulatory guidance, streamlined internal processes, and more predictable timelines for approvals—even as supervision becomes more rigorous.
Markets and Digital Infrastructure
On financial markets, attention will shift from recovery to depth, diversification, and mobilisation of long-term capital, while payments, settlement systems, data standards, and digital infrastructure will remain strategic priorities.
“Faster settlements, richer transaction data, interoperable platforms, and stronger fraud controls will increasingly define competitiveness and resilience,” Dr Asiama noted.
A commercial dispute in Abuja, Nigeria, involving Ghanaian-owned River Park Estate, managed by Dr Sam Jonah, has sparked concerns about the potential impact on bilateral economic relations between Ghana and Nigeria. The case, currently before a Nigerian court, has prompted calls for urgent intervention to safeguard Ghana’s business interests abroad.
Allegations that the company’s operations have been affected despite ongoing litigation have raised questions about judicial fairness and institutional conduct. Analysts stress that such incidents, if left unaddressed, could undermine investor confidence and affect the credibility of cross-border commerce.
“This moment calls for decisive engagement by the Government of Ghana. Protecting Ghanaian businesses abroad is not confrontation—it is about preserving investment credibility,” said Yaw Barima, a business analyst.
Mr. Barima noted that Nigeria has long benefited from the stability and fairness of Ghana’s legal environment, which has enabled Nigerian enterprises to flourish within Ghana. He stressed that this goodwill is not inexhaustible.
“Nigerian businesses operating in Ghana have a responsibility to advocate for due process. Silence risks allowing perceptions of injustice to harden,” he added.
The analyst warned that unchecked disputes could have wider repercussions, potentially shaping public sentiment, influencing regulatory actions, and straining economic relations between the two nations.
“Ghana and Nigeria are economically interdependent. Ensuring justice abroad is not just a matter of principle—it is pragmatic economics. When justice appears selective, commerce becomes fragile. The lesson is clear: how justice is administered at home carries consequences abroad,” Mr. Barima said.
In a night of drama, skill, and controversy, Jonathan ‘Worldwide’ Tetteh pulled off a stunning upset over Seth Gyimah (Freezy Macbones) to claim the WBA Africa Light Heavyweight title on Saturday at the University of Ghana Stadium.
The “Legacy Rise” event transformed the arena into a cauldron of excitement, with H.E. John Dramani Mahama in attendance as the Special Guest of Honour, lending national prestige to the historic evening. The undercard, organized by Mahama’s son, Sharaf Mahama, set the stage for a finale few in the 10,000-strong crowd had predicted.
The UK-based Freezy Macbones entered the ring as the heavy favourite. However, the 36-year-old appeared affected by months of psychological warfare and strategic mind games orchestrated by his 25-year-old challenger.
Fight Highlights:
The climax came in Round 8, when Tetteh suddenly collapsed, claiming that Macbones had bitten his shoulder during a heated exchange. The referee acted swiftly, deducting points from Macbones for unsportsmanlike conduct—a decision that ultimately proved decisive.
When the final bell rang, the verdict was a unanimous decision in favour of Jonathan Tetteh, leaving the stadium in stunned silence before erupting into celebration.
Tetteh’s victory marks a milestone in his career, cementing his rise as a formidable force on the continental stage, while Macbones was left to reflect on a costly moment of frustration that may have cost him the title.
The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has affirmed that he will not allow himself to be drawn into public commentary on the ongoing Bawku chieftaincy dispute.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament on Friday, Mr Ayariga, who is also the MP for Bawku Central, explained that his deliberate silence was intended to prevent escalating tensions while the mediation team led by Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II engaged with key stakeholders to resolve the conflict.
“My restraint is a conscious effort to safeguard peace in Bawku,” he said, adding that he had intentionally stayed away from his constituency to avoid making statements that could inflame passions or worsen the situation.
Mr Ayariga emphasized his commitment to ensuring that parliamentary business remains focused on national development, while sensitive local matters are handled through proper mediation channels.
The Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II mediation team recently reaffirmed Asigri Abugurago Azoka II as the legitimate Bawku Naba and recommended that rival chief Seidu Abagre be recalled to Nalerigu for another traditional role. The team also called on the government to support the enforcement of peace.
While the Mamprugu Overlord (Nayiri) rejected the report, the Ghanaian government officially accepted the recommendations as a framework for reconciliation in the troubled area.
Senior officers of the Ghana Army have underscored unity, professionalism, and operational achievements during the 2025 West African Soldiers Social Activities (WASSA) held at Army Headquarters in Accra.
The Guest of Honour, former Chief of Army Staff, Major General (rtd) William Azure Ayamdo, described WASSA as a deeply symbolic end-of-year tradition that continues to strengthen camaraderie within the force.
“WASSA has always been an integral part of our year-end rituals, and I am particularly pleased that this age-old practice has been sustained,” he said.
Reflecting on the Army’s progress, Major General Ayamdo praised improvements in human resource management, infrastructure, training, logistics, and troop welfare, noting that these efforts have enhanced the Ghana Army’s professional posture and operational effectiveness.
On national security, he highlighted Ghana’s relative stability in a volatile region as the outcome of sustained vigilance and strategic deployments, particularly along the northern borders, which have mitigated extremist threats.
He further commended the Army’s expansion efforts, including the establishment of new units, infrastructure projects, and forward operating bases, which have bolstered both troop welfare and operational reach.
“This is the best time to be a soldier in Ghana,” he remarked, drawing applause from attendees.
Major General Ayamdo also emphasized the importance of training, discipline, and fitness, praising the reintroduction of physical fitness tests and large-scale exercises as essential to readiness. He acknowledged the support of civilians, international partners, and the commendable performance of Ghanaian troops in global military competitions.
The event also served to honour fallen peacekeepers who paid the ultimate price in the service of global peace.
Speaking at the gathering, Chief Staff Officer at Army Headquarters, Brigadier General Lloyd Atror, highlighted WASSA as an opportunity for personnel to reflect on the year’s achievements, celebrate successes, and strengthen bonds among officers and soldiers.
“The purpose of this gathering is to come together, interact, reflect on the hard work and successes of 2025, and to make merry,” Brigadier General Atror said.
He also credited the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Gbetanu, for the Army’s accomplishments over the year, noting that his guidance was pivotal to the force’s operational and organisational success.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s net worth surged to $749 billion on Friday, following a landmark ruling by the Delaware Supreme Court reinstating Tesla stock options valued at $139 billion that were voided last year, according to the Forbes Billionaires Index.
The decision restores Musk’s 2018 compensation package, initially valued at $56 billion before Tesla’s rapid market growth. A lower court had overturned the deal in 2024, calling it “unfathomable,” but the Supreme Court deemed that ruling improper and inequitable.
This marks a major legal and financial victory for Musk, overturning a two-year setback that had temporarily stripped him of one of the largest executive pay packages in history.
Earlier in the week, Musk had become the first individual ever to surpass $600 billion in net worth, fueled largely by reports of a potential SpaceX IPO. Analysts expect the public listing of the aerospace company to further expand his fortune, given SpaceX’s dominance in satellite launches and space technology.
In November, Tesla shareholders approved a $1 trillion compensation plan for Musk, the largest ever endorsed by investors, reflecting confidence in his vision to transform Tesla into a global leader in AI and robotics.
With the restored stock options included, Musk’s wealth now outstrips Google co-founder Larry Page by nearly $500 billion, solidifying his position as the world’s richest individual.
The ruling highlights Musk’s unparalleled influence on executive compensation, corporate strategy, and modern wealth accumulation, further cementing his legacy as a transformative figure in business history.
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