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Ministry of Roads urges assemblies to seek clearance before mounting billboards on roads
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has cautioned assemblies across the country to work with the appropriate regional road agencies before granting permits for advertisements or notices along road corridors.
This follows the installation of an unauthorized billboard at a section of the Flowerpot Interchange in Accra.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Ministry said the billboard breaches the Ghana Standards Authority’s Advertisement Specification for Outdoor Signs (GS 847:2019), the Road Traffic Act (Act 540), and the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (LI 2180).
The Ministry referenced a recent press release from the Students Loan Trust Fund, which disowned the billboard and warned against the unlawful use of its logo.
It has directed the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly to work with the Department of Urban Roads to remove the billboard immediately.
The Ministry further urged the Advertising Association of Ghana to enforce its code of conduct to ensure outdoor advertising structures comply with the law.
According to the statement signed by the head of public relations at the ministry Mr. Nasir Ahmad Yartey,, these measures are necessary to protect road infrastructure and enhance safety for all road users.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Government spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye has clarified the steps taken by the Presidency regarding a petition filed against Justice Yonny Kulendi.
He explained that after receiving the petition, John Dramani Mahama forwarded it to the Chief Justice in line with Article 146 of the Constitution.
This step was to allow the Chief Justice to assess whether the petition raised a prima facie case.
Following the review, the Chief Justice informed the President that the petition did not disclose a prima facie case.
As a result, the constitutional threshold for further action was not met.
Mr Ofosu Kwakye noted that the President has formally communicated the Chief Justice’s position to the petitioner, bringing the matter to a close under the procedures set out in the Constitution.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has cautioned the public against enrolling in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Optical Dispensing programme being advertised by Garden City University College in Kumasi.
According to the Council, the programme has not been accredited and has not received approval to operate.
It said any form of advertisement, admission, or training under the programme is unauthorised and goes against the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857).
In a disclaimer issued by the Council, parents, guardians, and prospective students were strongly advised not to apply for or enroll in the programme at the institution.
The Council further urged prospective students to always verify the accreditation status of allied health training programmes with the AHPC before seeking admission.
It explained that enrolling in unaccredited programmes could create future problems, including difficulties with indexing, internship placement, and professional registration.
The AHPC said it will continue to take the necessary regulatory steps to protect the public and maintain high standards in allied health education and practice.
The Council advised the public to contact its office for further clarification through its official email or phone lines.
By: Jacob Aggrey
