Author: Political Desk

Kab-Fam Ghana Limited, a prominent retailer of electronics and home appliances, has officially partnered with EasyBuy Ghana to introduce a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) financing option dedicated to home appliances. The launch was marked by a press conference and official event held on Tuesday, March 11, 2026, at the Kab-Fam Showroom in Dansoman, Accra. The collaboration seeks to enhance affordability for essential household goods, including refrigerators, televisions, washing machines, air conditioners, microwaves, and more, by allowing customers to acquire them immediately and repay through flexible weekly or monthly installments, popularly referred to as “pay small small.” Speaking at the…

Two Ghanaian nationals sustained injuries on Wednesday following a drone incident near Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. The incident occurred earlier today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in the vicinity of the busy airport, where two drones fell, injuring four people in total. According to reports from UAE authorities and international media, the two Ghanaians and one Bangladeshi national suffered minor injuries, while an Indian national sustained moderate injuries. Airport operations have continued normally with no major disruptions reported. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said…

The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has embarked on the second phase of his Listening and Thank You Tour, engaging with communities across the constituency. This phase focuses on eight electoral areas: Sarfokrom, Ntinanko, Poano, Anwiankwanta, Adjamesu, Dominase, Senfi, and Essumeja The tour’s purpose is multifaceted, encapsulated in the acronym TLOD – Thank, Listen, Observe, and Deliver. Poku-Adusei aims to express gratitude, listen to concerns, observe project progress, and deliver support where possible. This initiative assesses progress, identifies areas needing attention, and reaffirms commitments. Notably, the tour has enabled the MP to deliver on some campaign promises, including…

Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey has issued a warning to Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), stating she will hold them personally accountable if the government’s flagship poultry revitalisation initiative, “Nkoko Nketenkete,” fails in their jurisdictions. The warning came during a brief handing-over ceremony at the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council on Tuesday, where day-old chicks and related support were distributed to beneficiaries under the program. Awatey charged the MMDCEs to treat the initiative with utmost seriousness by providing necessary technical assistance to farmers, closely monitoring implementation, and ensuring high survival rates and long-term sustainability. The goal, she emphasised,…

The Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya North, Frank Yeboah, has raised serious concerns about what he describes as the “true state” of Ghana’s economy and healthcare sector, challenging what he says is an overly optimistic picture presented by President John Dramani Mahama in the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA). Contributing to a debate on the motion to thank the President for his message to Parliament, Mr. Yeboah argued that the President’s address painted a picture of a thriving healthcare system that does not reflect the realities faced by ordinary Ghanaians. According to him, the president highlighted several…

The Member of Parliament for Mion Constituency, Misbahu Mahama Adams, has called for collective national action to protect the environment and combat climate change as Muslims across Ghana observe the holy month of Ramadan. According to the lawmaker, the growing environmental challenges confronting communities, particularly the extreme heat currently being experienced in parts of Northern Ghana, underscore the urgent need for stronger commitment to environmental protection and climate resilience. Delivering a statement in Parliament, Mr. Adams said the ongoing heatwave serves as a stark reminder of the real and increasing impact of climate change on livelihoods and public health. He…

Parliament has referred a special audit report on government arrears and payables totalling GH¢68.7 billion to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for in-depth investigation after the exercise uncovered significant irregularities, including suspected fraud and falsified documentation. The report, which covers arrears and payables as at the end of 2024, was laid before the House on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, by Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem on behalf of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor subsequently directed the matter to the PAC and instructed the committee to conclude its probe and submit its findings within…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has assured the public that Ghana has adequate stocks of petroleum products and that the country’s fuel supply situation remains stable, despite recent concerns about developments in the global energy market. The Authority said the national fuel supply chain is functioning normally and that there is no cause for alarm. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 11, the NPA said a comprehensive review of national petroleum stock levels and supply arrangements had been conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and key industry stakeholders. The review confirmed that sufficient quantities…

Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has revealed that nearly GH¢50 million in accounts belonging to Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been frozen by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) amid investigations into suspected financial crimes. Speaking on PM Express on JoyNews on Tuesday, the Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese explained that the freeze is part of broader efforts to secure assets linked to ongoing probes into corruption and financial misconduct. “For instance, in Chairman Wontumi’s case alone, close to GH¢50 million of money in his…

Police in the Bono East Region have arrested a 48-year-old tricycle (Aboboyaa) rider after an accident in Techiman led to the discovery of 397 slabs of dried plant material suspected to be cannabis concealed in charcoal bags. The incident occurred on Monday, March 8, 2026, at approximately 14:00 hours near the Techiman Methodist Park. According to a press release from the Bono East Regional Police Command, officers responded to reports of an accident involving an unregistered Motor King tricycle ridden by one Robert Tannor, 48, a rickshaw rider popularly known as Aboboyaa. The tricycle, which was carrying 14 bags of…