Politics

Former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has endorsed former General Secretary John Boadu to become the party’s next National Chairman. Chairman Wontumi, who pulled out of the contest following his incarceration, has backed Mr Boadu as the candidate he believes can effectively lead the NPP’s rebuilding efforts and …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Government of Ghana spent GH¢49,721,786.00 to safely evacuate 1,964 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following a wave of targeted xenophobic violence against foreign workers. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed the detailed financial breakdown during a press briefing on Monday, September 7, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to public transparency and post-crisis accountability. The …

Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has highlighted reductions in the cost of digital services, saying government’s engagements with telecommunications and pay-TV operators have delivered greater value to Ghanaian consumers.Speaking on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House in Accra, Mr George said the Ministry’s interventions had resulted in improved …

NPP National Chairperson hopeful Paul Afoko has dismissed recent opinion polls tracking the party’s leadership race, declaring that the delegates’ vote on October 3 will be the ultimate decider. His remarks follow a Global InfoAnalytics survey released on August 20, 2026, which placed former General Secretary John Boadu in the lead with 27% support among NPP voters. Former Energy Minister …

Education policy advocacy organization Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has called on the government to fund re-registration and remedial preparation for 54,985 candidates who missed out on placement into public Senior High Schools (SHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions following the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Proposed Interventions and 2019 Precedent Eduwatch wants the Ministry of …

By Hammond Naadei Mariam Adoa TV’s focus on the mounting development crisis in Ga Mashie quickly devolved into a fiery clash as political correspondents from the NDC and NPP traded blame over who bears responsibility for the community’s decay.Residents across the Odododioo constituency have raised alarm over escalating environmental and infrastructural failures, pointing to choked gutters, overflowing filth, acute water …

By Hammond Naadei Mariam The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has issued a stern warning to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, urging him to exercise self-restraint after making public statements that appear politically biased.During official visits to SSNIT and MIIF on Wednesday, September 2, the Chief Justice commended current management while criticizing past performance over the “past eight years” and …

The Government of Ghana has successfully repatriated the remains of Nash Amoonu Jailor, a 37-year-old Ghanaian national who died following an alleged mob attack in East London, South Africa, in March 2026. The body arrived at the Kotoka International Airport on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. and was formally handed over to his grieving family. All expenses linked …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo Ghana’s Minority Caucus in Parliament is calling for the swift recruitment of qualified unemployed graduates with disabilities into the public service, endorsing a formal petition presented by the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities. The petition was received on behalf of the Minority by Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei from the Coalition’s convener, Gilbert Boateng …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Office of the President has stepped in to resolve a long-standing institutional conflict between the Tema Metropolitan Assembly and TDC Ghana Limited, issuing a clear directive on their respective mandates to establish a lasting framework for cooperation. Presidency Reaffirms Municipal Authority In a letter dated August 28, 2026, the Presidency affirmed that the local …