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Foreign Affairs Minister welcomes new envoys to Ghana
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has officially received new envoys accredited to the country.
At a brief ceremony held at the ministry, Mr. Ablakwa received letters of accreditation from seven newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners.
He described the occasion as a “true honour and great privilege” for Ghana.
The new envoys include His Excellency Gariballa Khidir Ali, Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Sudan; His Excellency Jakob Linulf, Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of Denmark; and His Excellency Christian Stefan Rogg, High Commissioner-Designate of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Others are His Excellency Najeeb Durrani, High Commissioner-Designate of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; His Excellency Rune Skinnebach, Ambassador-Designate of the European Union Delegate; His Excellency John Mikal Kvistad, Ambassador-Designate of Norway; and His Excellency Wael Fathy Ahmed, Ambassador-Designate of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Mr. Ablakwa noted that Ghana warmly welcomes the new envoys and looks forward to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation with their respective countries and institutions.
He assured them of the government’s full support in carrying out their diplomatic duties while in Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
