Author: Political Desk

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced an upward adjustment in the prices of several services related to the Ghana Card, effective immediately, as part of efforts to sustain and enhance service delivery. In a notice shared on Thursday, January 22, 2026, the NIA outlined that the changes will impact key services, including first-time registration, updates to personal information, card replacement, nationality updates, and non-citizen card registration. “We wish to respectfully inform the general public that there will be an adjustment in the prices of the following services,” the notice read, listing the affected areas. The Authority attributed the price…

A nationwide survey conducted by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has revealed that a majority of Ghanaians, specifically 58%, are satisfied with the current direction of the country under the new government. The findings are detailed in an IEA press release dated January 21, following a public opinion poll carried out across all 16 regions of Ghana from December 20 to 28, 2025, involving 1,022 respondents. According to the release, the poll comes amid significant changes in 2025, including the installation of a new government and notable improvements in the macroeconomic environment, despite ongoing socioeconomic challenges. “The new government…

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been appointed to lead a 14-member Commonwealth Observer Group for Bangladesh’s upcoming parliamentary elections and a nationwide referendum, both set for February 12, 2026. The appointment was announced in London on January 21, 2026, by Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, in response to a formal request from the Bangladesh Election Commission. The Observer Group will monitor Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, which will coincide with a referendum on the July Charter—a post-uprising reform framework that proposes extensive political and constitutional changes. In announcing the deployment, Ms. Botchwey described the mission as timely and significant…

The Chairperson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Elections Committee, Mr. Joseph Osei-Owusu, has issued a stern warning to individuals contemplating the deployment of private security or ‘macho men’ during the party’s upcoming presidential primaries, stating that the police will handle such actions “very, very severely.” Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, Mr. Osei-Owusu emphasized the robust security measures in place for the January 31, 2026, primaries, which will see 211,849 delegates casting votes at 333 polling centres across the country’s 276 constituencies. “Anybody thinking of bringing private security or ‘macho’ men should think twice. The…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has affirmed its full readiness for the upcoming presidential primaries set for January 31, 2026, promising a credible, transparent, and secure electoral process for party members and the general public. A total of 211,849 delegates are expected to participate in the voting exercise at 333 designated polling centres across the nation’s 276 constituencies. Polling will commence at 7:00 a.m. and conclude at 2:00 p.m. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, Mr. Joseph Osei-Owusu, Chairperson of the NPP Presidential Elections Committee, confirmed that all necessary logistical, administrative, and security measures have been put…

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has reported a fire outbreak at Madina Zongo Junction in Accra, affecting three shops on the ground floor of a one-storey building. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with firefighters from the Madina and Legon stations responding promptly to a distress call received at 16:41 GMT. According to the GNFS, the blaze was brought under control by 17:00 GMT and fully extinguished by 17:25 GMT. One shop and its contents were completely destroyed in the fire, while the two adjacent shops sustained partial damage. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The Fire Service…

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has lambasted the New Patriotic Party (NPP) minority caucus in Parliament, describing their actions as increasingly nuisance-like and urging them to rethink their opposition strategy to remain relevant in Ghana’s democratic space. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Awuni argued that the NPP minority risks reducing itself to a “comic monument” if its leadership fails to adopt a more strategic approach. He emphasized that while the group lacks the numerical strength in Parliament following the 2024 elections, it still possesses a voice that should be used responsibly. “Every honest Ghanaian will agree…

The Amasaman High Court has adjourned the appeal hearing of Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, to February 5, 2026, for judgment. The former fetish priestess turned evangelist is appealing her conviction and sentence, arguing that the trial process was unfair and that the evidence did not support the verdict. She is also challenging the 15-year custodial sentence imposed on July 3, 2025, following her guilty verdict on charges of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence, which she describes as excessive. Her lawyer, Richard Asare Baffour, speaking to Citi News after the proceedings on Wednesday, January 21,…

The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced that the government has recovered GH¢107 million in loan repayments from the Ghana EXIM Bank, while referring certain dubious loan disbursements to security agencies for investigation. Addressing the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Minister emphasized that these actions are aimed at enhancing oversight, improving credit quality, and ensuring the recovery of defaulted loans. She revealed that in 2025, the Ghana EXIM Bank disbursed a total of GH¢304 million under a rigorous credit creation policy intended to promote economic growth and guarantee repayment. The Minister highlighted…

Alleged thieves have vandalized the newly built mortuary at the Prestea Government Hospital, stealing electrical cables and copper components, which has further postponed its long-awaited commissioning. According to a Citinewsroom report, the theft took place in the early hours of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, with the perpetrators cutting and removing electrical cables that connect the facility to the national grid, as well as copper coils from the refrigeration system. Although the mortuary was completed approximately five years ago, it remains unused due to ongoing issues. Hospital caretaker Dr. Otoo Acheampong described the event as part of a persistent series of…