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The Majority in Parliament has attributed the sharp increase in recent narcotics arrests and seizures to strengthened enforcement measures introduced by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and other security agencies under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration.Addressing the press on Thursday, September 24, 2026, Majority Leader and Builsa North MP James Agalga said NACOC recorded a significant increase in enforcement …

The Ashanti Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called for an investigation into an alleged attempt by an officer of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah.In a statement signed by the Ashanti Regional Secretary, Dr Francis Adomako, the party said the incident occurred …

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has maintained electricity and water tariffs at their existing levels for the fourth quarter of 2026. The Commission announced that tariffs applicable during the third quarter will remain unchanged from October 1 through December 31, representing a 0 percent adjustment. The decision follows PURC’s quarterly tariff review, which assesses prevailing economic and operational conditions …

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has recalled Parliament from recess, with Members of Parliament expected to return to the chamber on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. In a notice issued on Thursday, September 24, the Speaker directed MPs to assemble at Parliament House in Accra at 12 noon for the sitting. The recall was made under Article 112(3) of …

President John Dramani Mahama has tasked the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) with organising a national stakeholder engagement on hate speech, abusive online content and responsible digital communication. The directive was contained in a letter dated September 22, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama. According to the Presidency, …

The Minority in Parliament has urged President John Dramani Mahama to call his appointees to order following the reported attempt by officials of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to take Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah into custody at the Accra High Court. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 23, amid growing tensions over the arrest and …

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) says Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, failed to respond to two invitations issued to him in February 2026 to assist with an ongoing investigation. According to EOCO, the invitations were not honoured, leading the Office to take steps to secure the MP’s attendance in accordance with the law. The …

Manhyia South Member of Parliament and lawyer for Salomey Baffoe, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has explained why he drove away from the Accra High Court after an alleged attempt by officials of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to take him into custody. Speaking to the press on Wednesday, September 23, the MP said a woman who identified herself …

Officials of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) reportedly attempted to arrest the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, at the Accra High Court on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. According to sources close to the MP who spoke to Citi News, the reported action was connected to claims that Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah had failed …

The High Court in Accra has adjourned the bail hearing involving Salomey Baffoe, who has been accused of abetting the publication of false information by social media personality Ghana Jollof, to September 24, 2026.The adjournment followed a request by the prosecution for additional time to respond to the defence’s application for bail.An Assistant State Attorney, Carl Afedzi Forson, told the …