Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has clarified that the Kpandai parliamentary seat cannot be declared vacant despite a High Court ruling that annulled the 2024 election results and directed the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct a rerun within 30 days. Addressing the House on Thursday, November 27, Bagbin explained that although the High Court’s decision invalidates the declaration of Matthew …

Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has charged the newly inaugurated Ministerial Oversight Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to take full responsibility for coordinating travel arrangements and protecting Ghana’s international image ahead of the tournament. Speaking at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, during the inauguration of the 11-member committee, Mr. Debrah highlighted recurring challenges with visa …

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured the Ghanaian Community Association in Luanda, Angola, that their request for easier access to Ghana Card registration services will receive urgent attention. The appeal was made during a visit by a government delegation led by the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as part of ongoing engagements with Ghanaian communities abroad. Speaking …

The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has expressed strong concern over what it describes as increasing incidents of religious discrimination in public secondary schools, warning that such practices violate the 1992 Constitution and threaten the rights of students nationwide. The Council’s statement comes in the wake of recent controversies at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School, Tema Senior High School, …

An 11-member Ministerial Oversight Committee has been inaugurated by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, to supervise Ghana’s preparation and participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The ceremony was held on Wednesday, November 26, at the Jubilee House. In his address, Mr. Debrah charged the committee to discharge its mandate with integrity, diligence, and unwavering commitment. He stressed the importance …

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, has praised the “extraordinary shared history and heritage” between the United Kingdom and Ghana during a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Prince Edward arrived in Ghana on Sunday, November 23, for a two-day working visit focused on strengthening the modern partnership between the two nations. His engagements …

His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, arrived in Ghana yesterday for a two-day working visit aimed at reinforcing the modern and evolving partnership between the United Kingdom and Ghana. The visit underscores both nations’ commitment to deepening collaboration in sustainable development, education, innovation, inclusive sports, and the Commonwealth. During his time in Aburi, the Duke will visit …

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment Dr. Rashid Pelpuo has firmly rejected a statement attributed to him by GHOne TV, describing it as inaccurate and misleading. The media outlet had circulated a graphic claiming the Minister said unemployment was a result of “overreliance on government to create jobs for everyone.” Responding directly under the post, the Minister stated unequivocally …

The case involving former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others, who are facing charges relating to the controversial Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has been adjourned to a later date. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) announced the adjournment in a Facebook post on Monday, November 24, 2025, indicating …

The Tamale High Court has ordered a rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary election, directing that a fresh poll be conducted within 30 days from today. The ruling, delivered by His Lordship Emmanuel Brew Plange, follows a legal challenge to the outcome of the 2024 parliamentary election in the constituency. The petition, filed by former Member of Parliament and National Democratic …