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Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah says he has filed a Writ of Summons against Akwatia MP Bernard Bediako Baidoo and broadcaster Abubakar Alhassan, popularly known as Blakk Rasta, over statements he alleges are false and defamatory.In a statement dated Monday, September 28, 2026, the Manhyia South legislator said he had taken legal action against the two …

Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has been appointed as the authorised representative of BoG Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama on the Board of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).The appointment, which took effect on Monday, May 11, 2026, authorises Mrs Asante-Asiedu to attend and fully participate in all meetings of the GoldBod Board on behalf …

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) have declared an immediate strike over unresolved concerns regarding their conditions of service, promotions and deprived-area allowances.The unions announced the decision at a press briefing in Accra on Friday, September 25, 2026, directing all pre-tertiary teachers to withdraw their services …

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, has assured the National Labour Commission (NLC) of the Ministry’s support to address the Commission’s pressing challenges of inadequate office space and staff shortages. The Minister gave the assurance when he paid a working visit to the Commission’s headquarters to familiarise himself with its operations and assess some of …

Efforts to reform Ghana’s public sector compensation system must be backed by broader consultation and constructive dialogue to prevent disagreements from escalating into industrial action. This was the message from the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, during a working visit to the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), where he called for greater engagement with …

Residents of Brahabobom in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality have received a major boost in access to potable water following the completion of a Small-Town Water Supply System (STWSS) funded by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation in partnership with the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Assembly (TNMA).The facility, which was handed over on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, is expected to provide residents with a more …

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged businesses to invest with confidence, saying the government intends to sustain recent economic gains and create conditions for increased private-sector investment.Speaking at a meeting with the leadership of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and other industry leaders, Dr Forson said the government’s new economic transformation blueprint would be outlined in the …

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with its private-sector partner, has completed training for selected police personnel and public-sector stakeholders ahead of the nationwide rollout of the Traffitech-GH road traffic enforcement system.The final training session was held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Stevens Hotel Conference Room in Ho in the …

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has urged the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and other state institutions to exercise their powers responsibly, fairly, and in accordance with due process and human rights protections.The call follows the attempted arrest of Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, at the Accra High Court while he was appearing as a …

The High Court in Accra has denied bail to Salomey Awity Baffoe, a senior nursing officer based in Techiman, who has been charged with abetment of crime in connection with activities attributed to the “Ghana Jollof” social media account. The court rejected her bail application, citing the ongoing police investigations and concerns that granting her bail could potentially lead to …