Author: Political Desk

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has declared that Dr. Joseph Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Danquah stands as an undisputed national figure whose legacy transcends political divisions and belongs to the entire Republic of Ghana. In a commemorative statement delivered in Parliament on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to mark the 61st anniversary of Dr. Danquah’s death in 1965, Dr. Agyemang argued that the respect and intellectual engagement accorded to Dr. Danquah by those who did not share his political ideology provide the most compelling evidence of his national stature. “When clerks of Parliament, professional bodies, academic institutions,…

The prosecution in the trial of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and his company, Akonta Mining Company Limited, has closed its case. This follows the conclusion of testimony from the fourth and final prosecution witness, an expert from the Minerals Commission, on Tuesday, February 4, 2026. During cross-examination by Andy Appiah-Kubi, counsel for Chairman Wontumi, the witness confirmed that there was no record at the Minerals Commission of any permit or legal assignment involving the accused persons in relation to the mining rights raised in the trial.…

The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Ewurabena Aubynn, has called on Parliament and the nation to address cancer as a critical national development issue rather than solely a health concern, emphasising its impact on productivity, economic growth, and social stability. In a statement delivered during parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to mark World Cancer Day under the global theme “United by Unique”, the MP highlighted that the theme underscores the human element behind cancer statistics, affecting individuals, families, and communities. She noted that cancer has become a growing public health challenge in Ghana, with over 24,000 new…

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has weighed in on the government’s reported plans to rename Kotoka International Airport back to its original name, Accra International Airport. According to Stonebwoy, any such change should be driven by clear, nationalistic reasons that promote a positive narrative for the nation. In an exclusive interview with The1957News on the sidelines of the ongoing African Prosperity Dialogues at the Accra International Conference Center, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Stonebwoy shared his thoughts on the proposed name reversion. He noted that the airport was historically known as Accra International Airport, which explains the enduring “ACC” code used…

Ghana’s headline inflation rate has dropped to 3.8 percent in January 2026, marking the lowest level in nearly 27 years and the 13th consecutive monthly decline, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The figure represents a significant 1.6 percentage point decrease from the 5.4 percent recorded in December 2025. Year-on-year, inflation has fallen sharply from 23.5 percent in January 2025, highlighting a sustained disinflationary trend following periods of elevated price pressures. Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu announced the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures during a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday. He noted that the…

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has described Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s victory in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries as well-earned and a confirmation of the strong confidence that party delegates have in his leadership. The Bekwai MP made the remarks during a courtesy call on Dr. Bawumia by members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament on Tuesday, following the NPP presidential primaries held on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Dr. Bawumia, the former Vice President, secured the party’s flagbearership for the 2028 general elections with a decisive 56.48% of the votes, polling 110,643 out of the…

Police in the Kotobabi District have arrested two suspected phone snatchers following a high-speed chase in Dzorwulu, leading to the recovery of multiple stolen mobile phones, cash, and other valuables, as well as the subsequent arrest of four additional accomplices. The suspects, identified as Stephen Gletsu, 37, and Mohammed Sheriff, 20, were apprehended on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, during an intelligence-led patrol operation. According to a police statement, a patrol team on a service motorbike spotted the duo riding an unregistered black Royal 125 motorbike along the Dzorwulu area. Both men were dressed in all-black attire and wearing black helmets,…

Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), accusing it of underperforming despite receiving substantial financial support from the state. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, the South Dayi MP expressed frustration that the OSP continues to report limited prosecutorial outcomes even though it receives an average of GH¢250 million annually. “The Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) gets ¢250 million on average, every year and every day he will report that I’m investigating 15 cases, I’m looking at 20 other cases and prosecuting about seven,” Dafeamekpor said. He argued that…

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to launch a probe into allegations of improprieties in the award of government-sponsored overseas scholarships, including claims that individuals paid money to secure such opportunities. The directive follows public attention generated by a radio discussion on Kumasi-based Sompa FM, where Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, a former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), alleged that a person had paid to obtain a scholarship for studies abroad. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister in charge of Government Communications, announced the President’s action, noting that President Mahama views the allegations…

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the party. In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Wontumi emphasized the need for steady, principled leadership to unify and rebuild the NPP following recent challenges faced by the party. “Our party has faced challenges and learned hard lessons along the way. At this critical moment, the NPP demands leadership that is steady, principled, and committed to unity,” the statement read. Wontumi described himself as a “grassroots…