Author: Political Desk

The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has clarified that the official cost of a DV vehicle registration plate is GH¢417.25. This comes amid growing public complaints about inflated prices charged by unauthorised intermediaries, often referred to as “goro boys and girls,” who reportedly sell the plates for between GH¢1,300 and GH¢1,500, leaving many vehicle owners frustrated. In a Facebook post on February 4, Mr Kotey addressed the concerns directly, stating: “The official price for a DV plate is GH¢417.25. Please note that the DVLA currently restricts issuance exclusively to registered car…

The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has carried out a targeted enforcement operation in Madina and parts of Ashaiman, shutting down several herbal and naturopathic facilities found to be operating without valid licences or certifications. Among the facilities closed were Bibio Herbal Centre in Madina and My Redeemer Naturopathic Treatment Centre in Ashaiman Jericho, both of which were operating with expired licences. At Ashaiman Atadeka, Amuzu Herbal Centre was shut down for operating with an expired licence and practitioner certificate, while K. Duah Herbal Centre was closed for operating without registration or a valid operating licence. The operation, led by…

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…