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President John Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo after a prima facie case was established regarding three petitions for her removal under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution. Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice. This development has triggered intense political polarization, with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) launching ‘Save the Judiciary’ protests, while a coalition of five minority parties, the Third Force Alliance, has defended the President’s actions as a necessary adherence to legal mandates.
This is a critical test of Ghana’s democratic checks and balances. The suspension risks being perceived as executive overreach if not handled with extreme transparency, potentially affecting Ghana’s reputation for judicial independence among international observers.
Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution outlines the specific process for removing a Chief Justice or judge, requiring a petition to the President who then refers it to a committee. This follows a period of heightened friction between the judiciary and the new Mahama administration regarding historical rulings and judicial appointments.
President Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s $2 billion (~$174 million USD) annual infrastructure commitment, focusing on the 198.7-kilometre Accra-Kumasi Expressway. The Ghana Armed Forces Engineer Corps has already completed the clearing phase ahead of schedule. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the creation of a Value for Money Office to ensure fiscal discipline, stating the government does not intend to borrow further for this flagship project, aiming for full financing by December 31, 2026.
Reducing the travel time between Ghana’s two largest economic hubs to just two hours will significantly lower logistics costs and improve the ease of doing business.
The commitment to non-borrowing for this project signals a shift toward internal resource mobilization or public-private partnerships, which could stabilize the debt-to-GDP ratio if executed successfully.
President Mahama has nominated 259 out of 261 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). Recent successes include the unanimous confirmation of Michael Kpakpo Allotey as Accra Mayor and the historic confirmation of Ebi Bright as Tema’s first female Metropolitan Chief Executive since 1993. However, some resistance continues in the Greater Accra Region, where nominees in Ada East and Korle Klottey failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority.
Rapidly filling these seats is vital for the administration's decentralization goal, including the plan to transfer 80% of the District Assemblies Common Fund directly to local authorities.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has previewed the 2027 Budget, set for presentation in November 2026. The budget will center on a $10 billion (~$870 million USD) investment strategy to shift the economy from stabilization to aggressive growth. Concurrently, the government claims to have saved over GHc400 million (~$34.8 million USD) in its first 120 days by restructuring the executive branch, including slashing the number of ministers from 126 to 56.
This pivot suggests a massive infusion of capital into the market within the next fiscal year, potentially boosting the construction and industrial sectors.
The government's push for an African Monetary Fund and fiscal discipline aims to stabilize the cedi. At the current rate of GHc11.50 per USD, your remittances currently hold strong purchasing power; however, watch the November budget closely for new business incentives that might favor diaspora-led investments.
New market data reveals a staggering 20,000 percent gap between housing costs in Accra. While a house in the embassy-heavy Cantonments neighborhood averages GHc71,000 (~$6,175 USD) per month, a single room in Nima remains around GHc350 (~$30 USD). This widening gulf reflects the concentration of luxury developments targeting expatriates and international investors over middle-class housing.
There is a significant, underserved opportunity in ‘affordable luxury’ or middle-market housing, as the current supply is heavily skewed toward high-end gated estates in the ‘Golden Triangle’ (Cantonments, East Legon, Trassaco).
The Ghana Police Service will launch TRAFFITECH-GH, using advanced cameras and sensors to detect speeding and red-light violations. Offenses will be processed digitally, and Electronic Notices of Violation (ENV) will be sent via SMS to vehicle owners. This system aims to reduce human interaction and physical police presence on the roads.
The effectiveness of the fine collection system and how the police handle disputes from digital citations. For diaspora returning to drive, ensure your local contact information is updated with the DVLA to receive notifications.
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested three Ghanaians linked to a massive 3.9-tonne cocaine shipment seized in France. The shipment, valued at approximately $261 million USD, was concealed in a container originating from Ghana. The suspects are allegedly linked to high-profile Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, known as ‘Bolle Jos.’
This operation signals Ghana's commitment to international security cooperation and its intent to prevent West African ports from becoming a low-risk transit point for global cartels.
Acting on behalf of President Mahama, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang launched the Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response (PRIMER). Ghana currently records 234 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. PRIMER aims for a 20% annual reduction by overhauling emergency response systems and identifying high-risk pregnancies earlier.
Ghana is striving to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goal of fewer than 70 maternal deaths per 100,000 births by 2030. The current ratio remains one of the highest hurdles in the nation’s public health landscape.
Ghana has signed an MoU with the City of Columbus to ethically recruit Ghanaian nurses for the United States. The agreement focuses on structured labor migration, aiming to provide a transparent alternative to private agencies while managing the ‘brain drain’ through professional development and remittance tracking.
This formal pathway may provide your family members in the health sector with a legal and secure route to the US, backed by government-to-government protections.
Ericsson celebrated its 30th anniversary of operations in Ghana, highlighting its role in launching the country's first commercial GSM network in 1996. The company is now pivoting toward 5G deployment, AI, and cloud-based innovations to support Ghana's goal of becoming a regional digital hub.
In a historic first for the continent, Nairobi has won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. This recognition of Kenya’s athletics dominance is paired with an environmental shift in the Maasai Mara, where rangers are now using electric vehicles (EVs) for silent, eco-friendly wildlife monitoring.
Today we covered the suspension of Chief Justice Torkornoo, the rollout of the $2 billion ‘Big Push’ infrastructure agenda, and the launch of the PRIMER initiative to save maternal lives. Thank you for reading the Anansi News Daily Brief!
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