Author: Political Desk

At least 62 Ghanaians have lost their lives in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while another 15 remain missing, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed. He also revealed that two Ghanaians are currently being held by Ukrainian authorities as prisoners of war, although negotiations for their release are progressing positively. Mr Ablakwa made the disclosure on Monday, September 7, while warning Ghanaians, particularly the youth, against illegal recruitment agencies and human trafficking networks that lure unsuspecting people abroad with promises of better opportunities. According to him, some of the recruitment networks have contributed to Ghanaians becoming involved in the Russia-Ukraine…

Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana, has highlighted a range of interventions he has undertaken in the constituency, including more than GH¢400,000 in support for education. Speaking at the grand durbar of the 2026 Bole Damba celebrations, Mr Sulemana said his interventions had focused on improving educational infrastructure and supporting brilliant but needy students across the constituency. He disclosed that he had spent in excess of GH¢200,000 on school fees for brilliant but needy students and provided another GH¢200,000 towards the establishment of a temporary campus of a teacher training college…

The Government of Ghana spent GH¢49.72 million to evacuate 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa following a resurgence of xenophobic attacks against African nationals, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed. The evacuation exercise, which began on May 27 and ended on September 4, 2026, involved the use of chartered and commercial flights to bring Ghanaians who felt unsafe back home. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, September 7, Mr Ablakwa said GH¢38.84 million of the total amount was spent on chartered flights, air tickets, ground transportation, feeding, hotel accommodation, medical care and hospitalisation. A further GH¢10.8 million was…

The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project has advised motorists without urgent business in Kaneshie to avoid the area as a temporary road closure at Pamprom Junction is expected to cause significant traffic congestion. The westbound carriageway of the Dr Busia Highway at Pamprom Junction was temporarily closed to vehicular traffic on Monday, September 7, 2026, as part of ongoing works under the GARID Project. Speaking to Citi News on Monday, GARID Project Coordinator, Dr Ohene Sarfo, said the closure would put additional pressure on traffic in Kaneshie, which he described as a current traffic hotspot. He therefore…

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) says it will resume spillage at the Weija Dam from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, as the dam’s water level approaches the 46-foot threshold. In a statement issued by its Public Relations and Communications Department on Sunday, September 6, GWL said the water level at the dam had risen to 45.2 feet following heavy rainfall upstream and continued rains within the catchment area of the Densu River and its tributaries. According to GWL, the planned spillage is a precautionary measure to protect the dam and prevent any potential risk. The company has, however, directed all residents living…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has used this year’s Fetu Afahye celebration in Cape Coast to intensify public education on petroleum safety, consumer rights and avenues for lodging complaints. Led by its Chief Executive, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, officials of the Authority engaged chiefs, residents and other festivalgoers in Oguaaman, sharing information on the safe use of petroleum products and the channels available to consumers for enquiries and complaints. Speaking to the media during the celebrations, Mr Tameklo said the NPA was delighted to participate in a festival that brings together people from diverse backgrounds while providing an opportunity to connect…

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged Ghanaians to remain patient and submit to the will of Allah, saying the changing nature of power and life demonstrates God’s sovereignty. Speaking at the 2026 National Maulid hosted by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, at Fadama, Dr Bawumia reflected on how he and President John Dramani Mahama had attended the same event over the years in different capacities. “This gathering itself is a perfect example of the changing nature of life and the absolute power of Allah. I recall that I have attended this same National Maulid…

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has rejected calls for Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to resign over remarks he made during visits to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). The Conference described the calls as disproportionate, although it acknowledged that some of the Chief Justice’s comments could raise concerns about the appearance of judicial impartiality. In a statement issued on Sunday, September 6, the Bishops said there was nothing improper about the Chief Justice visiting public institutions, assessing their operations or commending improvements in their performance. However, it said concern arose from…

The government is targeting at least a 50% reduction in the cost households incur in managing their waste under a new national waste management strategy being developed by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. Minister Mahama Ayariga said the strategy was being developed in consultation with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and waste managers to ensure that it responds to challenges confronting communities across the country. He said the government was seeking to design a more efficient waste management system that would reduce the financial burden on households while improving sanitation. Mr Ayariga disclosed this…

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs is developing a national waste management strategy that will seek to provide waste bins for every household across Ghana. Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, said the initiative forms part of efforts to address systemic challenges confronting waste management and improve sanitation across the country. According to him, the strategy will take into account the peculiarities of different communities in determining the type and location of waste bins to ensure that they are accessible and suitable for residents. Mr Ayariga made the disclosure on Saturday, September 5,…