Author: Political Desk

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called on Ghanaian YouTube sensation and digital influencer Wode Maya to mentor young people in content creation and digital media during the ongoing International Youth Empowerment Summit (iYES 2026). Speaking at the summit’s opening, Mr Ayariga highlighted the growing opportunities in the creative and digital sectors, noting that youth with the right skills can generate sustainable livelihoods. “Wode Maya has demonstrated what is possible when creativity meets dedication. We are inviting him to guide young people on how to leverage content creation to tell stories, build careers,…

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for an urgent briefing from the government over allegations that Ghanaian territory was used to facilitate United States military airstrikes targeting ISIS elements in northern Nigeria. Addressing the media on Wednesday, March 11, the Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, flanked by colleagues on the committee, described the claims as raising grave questions about Ghana’s foreign policy and national security. The issue surfaced following remarks reportedly made by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during a panel discussion at Chatham House in London.…

The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru, has described a government report on arrears and payables presented to Parliament as a “compendium of half-truths.” The report, which was read in Parliament on Tuesday, March 10, by Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem on behalf of Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, detailed the findings of an audit into GH¢68.7 billion in claims submitted by contractors and suppliers as outstanding payments at the end of 2024. Among the key issues raised in the report was the purchase of 10,000 metric tonnes of rice by the government in 2024, which…

Former Member of Parliament for Kwahu Afram Plains North, Betty. Seyram  Krosbi Mensah has called on the judiciary, law enforcement agencies and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to strictly enforce the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act 2024 to ensure women occupy at least 30% of leadership positions. The National Coordinator of the National Recreation and Wellness Programme, who also doubles as Technical Advisor to the Minister of Sports and Recreation, said the law which she helped steer through Parliament as a member of the Gender and Children Committee in the 8th Parliament, must now deliver tangible results.…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called on young Ghanaians to focus on long-term leadership and leave a legacy that transcends their generation. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 International Youth Empowerment Summit (iYES) in Accra, Mr Ayariga encouraged participants to view their actions as building blocks for future generations. “Potential alone is not enough. Across our communities, there are young people full of ideas, creativity, and ambition, yet too often they face barriers that make them question whether the future is truly open to them,” he said. “When young people lose…

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has partnered with the International Youth Empowerment Summit 2026 (iYES 2026) to motivate young Ghanaians to think beyond their generation and create a lasting impact. The four-day summit, held from 10 to 13 March 2026 at the UPSA Auditorium, is themed “Transgenerational Impact.” Addressing participants, the Chief Executive Officer of the NYA, Osman Ayariga, encouraged young people to adopt a mindset focused on long-term transformation and legacy. Speaking on economic empowerment, he noted that President John Dramani Mahama established the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment to create programmes and opportunities that improve the livelihoods…

A man has been arrested following the suspected killing of an unidentified woman believed to be his girlfriend at Bentum in the Awutu Senya District of the Central Region. The suspect, identified as Horlali Alatusa, a spiritualist in his early 20s, was apprehended after authorities received a complaint from another farmer about a terrible stench emanating from his farmland. On Tuesday, March 10, community members took the suspect to the farm and dug up a trench he had previously excavated, but they were unable to locate the body of the deceased. Residents later reported the matter to the police after…

The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Ewurabena Aubynn, joined colleagues from the Women’s Caucus of Parliament to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026 by engaging with young girls and students considered the next generation of leaders and innovators. The outreach programme brought the female legislators into close interaction with students from Street Academy Ghana and selected technical and vocational institutions in Accra. The initiative aimed to inspire confidence among the girls and encourage them to pursue education, leadership, and skills development. The visit formed part of activities marking this year’s global celebration, held under the theme “Give to Gain,” which…

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Roderick Kwabena Daddey-Adjei, has dismissed online claims that vendors add plastic to the oil used to fry plantain chips to make them crispier. Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Wednesday, March 11, he said the FDA is conducting nationwide market surveillance to investigate the allegations. However, there is currently no evidence that plastic is being used in the frying of plantain chips. He described the reports as fabricated and misleading, noting that such myths are not unique to Ghana. “What is going around is purporting that if you…

Former Member of Parliament for Kwahu Afram Plains North, Betty Seyram Krosbi Mensah, has celebrated Ghana’s remarkable progress in women’s empowerment, describing the election of Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the country’s first female Vice President as a historic milestone. Speaking on the back of International Women’s Week 2026, the National Coordinator of the National Recreation and Wellness Programme and Technical Advisor to the Minister of Sports and Recreation said women had come a long way from being viewed solely as “home managers” with no seat at the decision-making table. “The girl child was not even given the opportunity or…