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Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo resigns from Council of State
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Published: June 14 2026
Published at : 3:30Pm
Story by Saibu Terry
Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has resigned from Ghana’s Council of State, according to sources familiar with the matter, ending her tenure on the presidential advisory body.
Akuffo, who served as Chief Justice from 2017 to 2020, is understood to have tendered her resignation last year and has not attended any meetings of the Council of State since then.
Neither Akuffo nor the presidency immediately commented on the resignation, and the circumstances surrounding her decision were not publicly disclosed.
The Council of State is a constitutional advisory body mandated to counsel the president on matters of governance and national importance. Its members include both elected and appointed representatives drawn from across the country.
Akuffo, one of Ghana’s most distinguished jurists, served on the Supreme Court for more than two decades before becoming the country’s 13th Chief Justice.
She was the second woman to occupy the position after Georgina Theodora Wood.
Prior to her appointment as Chief Justice, she served as a judge of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and held several positions within Ghana’s judiciary.
Her tenure on the Council of State attracted public attention in 2023 when she joined pensioner groups protesting aspects of the government’s domestic debt exchange programme, arguing that retirees should not bear an unfair burden in economic recovery measures.
No official announcement has been made regarding a replacement.
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Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has resigned from Ghana’s Council of State, bringing an end to her service on the constitutional advisory body to the President.
Sources close to the matter indicate that Justice Akuffo submitted her resignation last year and has since been absent from meetings of the Council of State. However, neither she nor the Presidency has publicly commented on the development, and the reasons behind her decision remain unknown.
The Council of State plays a crucial advisory role in Ghana’s governance system, providing counsel to the President on issues of national importance. Its membership comprises elected and appointed representatives from across the country.
Justice Akuffo, Ghana’s 13th Chief Justice, served as head of the Judiciary from 2017 until her retirement in 2020. She is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most accomplished legal minds, having spent over two decades on the Supreme Court bench.
She made history as the second woman to serve as Chief Justice, following the tenure of Justice Georgina Theodora Wood. Before ascending to the country’s highest judicial office, she also served as a judge at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and held several key positions within Ghana’s judicial system.
Her membership of the Council of State drew significant public attention in 2023 when she joined pensioners protesting aspects of the government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). At the time, she argued that retirees should not be made to shoulder an unfair share of the country’s economic recovery burden.
As of now, no official announcement has been made regarding who will replace her on the Council of State.
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NLA Presents GH¢10 Million Dividend to Government
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Published: October 2, 2026
Published at : 05:59Pm
By SAIBU TERRY.
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has presented a GH¢10 million dividend to the Government of Ghana, marking the Authority’s return to contributing directly to the Consolidated Fund.
The cheque was presented by the NLA Board and Management to the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, with Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam leading t8he Authority’s delegation.
The payment represents the NLA’s first dividend contribution to the state since 2017, according to reports on the presentation.
Dr. Ato Forson welcomed the development but stressed that the contribution should not be treated as a symbolic gesture. He called for sustained efforts by the NLA to improve its revenue generation and deliver greater financial value to the state.
The Finance Minister further disclosed that the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the NLA and the Attorney-General, is reviewing existing revenue-sharing agreements involving the Authority. According to him, the review is intended to address arrangements that may have limited the revenue accruing to government.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said the dividend reflects the Authority’s renewed focus on efficiency, transparency and revenue generation.
He said the NLA would continue working to strengthen its operations and contribute meaningfully to national development through its statutory mandate.
The GH¢10 million payment is therefore being positioned as part of broader efforts to improve the NLA’s financial performance and strengthen its contribution to Ghana’s public finances.
The NLA has also urged the public to remain vigilant against fraudsters and scammers who may seek to exploit the Authority’s name for fraudulent activities.
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GABBSO Hospital Zone Treats Dakpema Pupils and Staff to Free Haircuts
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Published: September 26, 2026
Published at: 05:11
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Pupils and staff of the Dakpema Primary and Junior High School were met with a pleasant surprise on Friday, September 25, 2026, as the Hospital Zone of the Ghana Association of Barbers and Barbering Salon Owners (GABBSO) rolled out a free haircut outreach at their school compound.
The community focused initiative brought smiles to the faces of over 100 students, providing them with fresh grooming free of charge.
According to leadership, the exercise forms part of the association’s broader corporate social responsibility to give back to society and support parents within the local community.
Speaking during the outreach, the Regional Secretary of GABBSO, Mr. Abu Abdulai, who also serves as the Northern Regional Secretary for Association of Small Scale Industries(ASSI) took the opportunity to champion industry unity.
He urged fellow barbers operating within the region who have yet to join the association to register, emphasizing the numerous welfare and professional benefits members stand to gain.
Mr. Abdulai also made a direct appeal to the Member of Parliament (MP) who double as Ghana Education Minister, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, calling for partnership and financial or logistical support.
He noted that with backing from the lawmaker, GABBSO can successfully scale up the initiative to reach many more schools across the constituency.
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NDC Tamale Central Chairman F.K. Kanawu Supports Grassroots Mobilisation with Motorbike Donation
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Published: September 24, 2026
Published at: 07:48am
By Saibu Terry
NDC Tamale Central Constituency Chairman and re-election aspirant, Farouk F.K. Kanawu, has donated a brand-new motorbike to Mr. Olu of Changli to support grassroots party organisation and mobilisation.
The donation forms part of efforts by Chairman Kanawu to provide logistical support for party activities in Changli and surrounding branches within the Tamale Central Constituency.
The motorbike is expected to facilitate movement and coordination for grassroots activities, including mobilisation, communication and engagement with party members across the area.
Presenting the motorbike, Chairman Kanawu said the support was intended to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures and enhance the effectiveness of local organisers.
Mr. Olu, who received the motorbike, expressed appreciation to Chairman Kanawu for the gesture and pledged to use it for its intended purpose.
The donation comes as Chairman Kanawu seeks another term as NDC Tamale Central Constituency Chairman, with his campaign emphasising grassroots organisation, logistical support and unity within the constituency.
Supporters of the chairman have cited the donation as part of what they describe as his commitment to resourcing the party at the grassroots level.
His campaign team continues to rally supporters under the slogan “Team F.K. – The Solid Team for Victory,” alongside the message “Eyɛ Zu, Eyɛ Za – Retain & Maintain.”