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A representative of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, Michael Addo, has alleged that some returnees were contacted and coached by members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to criticise the government’s financial assistance package.Speaking to the media on Monday, October 26, 2026, Mr Addo said some members of the group had allegedly received calls encouraging them …

The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaibu, has appealed to the Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, to allocate five dedicated Metro Mass Transit buses to the constituency to help address ongoing public transportation challenges. In a petition to the minister, the MP proposed that three buses be assigned to the Weija-to-Accra route, while the remaining two serve …

The second batch of recruits into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has reported to various military training institutions across the country to begin a six-month Basic Military Training programme designed to prepare them for military service. In a Facebook post, the GAF announced that the recruits reported to their designated training centres on Friday, October 23, 2026, to officially begin …

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has donated GH¢10,000 to Ghana’s national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, as part of efforts to boost their morale ahead of the 2026 WAFF Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico. Mr Assafuah made the donation during a visit to the team at their hotel in Achimota, Accra, where he …

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate resignation or dismissal of Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi over remarks it says suggest that small-scale miners can operate without the required licences and permits. The Caucus has also demanded an unqualified apology from Mr Gyamfi, government sanctions and a clear roadmap from President John Dramani …

President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned African leaders against allowing foreign powers to gain undue influence over the continent’s natural resources, politics and security, warning that failure to act collectively could undermine Africa’s sovereignty. Speaking at the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, on Saturday, October 24, Mr Mahama said competition for natural resources, governance …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, has challenged claims by her deputy, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, popularly known as Abeiku Santana, that he has faced difficulties securing meetings with her to discuss urgent operational matters. In a letter dated October 24, 2026, addressed to the Chairperson of the GTA Board of Directors, Ms Houadjeto …

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, popularly known as Abeiku Santana, has petitioned the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts over difficulties he says he has encountered in securing meetings with the authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto. In a letter dated October 22, 2026, a copy of which was cited …

As the Ghana Cricket Association heads towards its October 24, 2026 election, the sport’s record, leadership choices and future demand urgent scrutiny. By Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey A sport at a crossroads Ghana cricket has known periods of promise, progress and international ambition. From the eras associated with Ras Bhingi and Vanderpuye Orgle to the presidency of Prof. William Ampofo, …

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as General Mosquito, has decided not to seek re-election, fuelling speculation about a possible bid for the party’s flagbearership in 2027. Nominations for the party’s national executive positions closed on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with 137 aspirants picking up nomination forms to contest various positions. According …