Author: Political Desk

Former Vice President and NPP’s 2028 presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic collapse of a building at Accra New Town that claimed three lives and injured several others. In a social media post on Sunday, March 29, 2026, Dr Bawumia extended his condolences to the bereaved families, describing the incident as deeply distressing. “I have received with sadness, news of the tragic building collapse in Accra Newtown this afternoon. The building is said to be a place of Christian worship. May the lives lost painfully rest in peace, and my deepest sympathy goes to…

Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has directed the immediate cancellation of a planned welcome reception organised by staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ahead of his return to Ghana. In a social media post on Sunday, March 29, 2026, the Minister disclosed that he became aware of arrangements for the airport reception, which the Ministry traditionally organises as a gesture to celebrate major national achievements. While expressing appreciation for the thoughtful initiative, Mr Ablakwa instructed management to halt the plans, stressing that the moment did not call for personal celebration. “I have expressed my appreciation to management…

The Ghana Navy has intercepted a canoe carrying 37 sacks of substances suspected to be cannabis during a maritime operation at Goi, near Ada in the Greater Accra Region. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Navy’s Special Boat Squadron on Friday, March 27, 2026, was based on credible intelligence. The team tracked and pursued the suspicious canoe as it attempted to land along the coast. Upon interception, the suspects reportedly abandoned the vessel and fled the scene. A subsequent search of the canoe uncovered 37 sacks containing compressed materials believed to be Indian hemp (cannabis). Preliminary checks by…

Three people have been confirmed dead while 20 others successfully rescued following the collapse of a four-storey building at Accra New Town on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The incident occurred at the premises of the Accra Newtown Experimental Basic School. The building, which was uncompleted and had stood for several years, was reportedly being used by Christian worshippers as a makeshift church for a Sunday service when it collapsed. According to the latest update from the National Ambulance Service (NAS), a total of 23 persons have beee accounted for following the incident. Emergency teams, including ambulances and Emergency Medical Technicians…

Rescue operations are ongoing at Accra Newtown following the collapse of a three-storey uncompleted building on the premises of the Accra Newtown Experimental Basic School on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred earlier on Sunday, March 29, 2026, while Christian worshippers were using the structure for a church service. Several people were trapped beneath the rubble after the building suddenly gave way. According to eyewitnesses, residents and bystanders were the first to rush to the scene. They used their bare hands and basic tools to clear debris in a desperate bid to rescue those trapped before emergency services arrived. Some trapped…

The Gbese District Court has set a 15-day deadline for lawyers of embattled Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, to file an appeal or seek a review of its ruling ordering his extradition to the United States. In a significant development on Friday, March 27, 2026, the court dismissed key defence arguments, including claims of political persecution and entrapment, declaring them unfounded and without merit. The ruling effectively clears major obstacles, allowing the extradition process to move forward if the defence fails to overturn the decision within the given timeframe. A member of Abu Trica’s legal team,…

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has described calls for reparatory justice over the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade as misplaced, arguing that the historical narrative must accurately reflect the role played by some local actors in the trade. According to the Effutu Member of Parliament, the slave trade was not driven solely by external forces but also involved the active participation of some indigenes who captured and sold their own people. Reacting to ongoing discussions on the issue, Afenyo-Markin condemned the suffering endured by victims of the trade but maintained that the full context must be told. “When somebody berths…

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called for deliberate investment in road infrastructure across the Kwahu area to sustain and expand the economic benefits of the annual Kwahu Easter celebrations. Delivering a statement on the floor of Parliament, the Mpraeso MP described the Easter festivities in Kwahu as one of Ghana’s most important cultural and tourism events, noting that it has grown into a major driver of domestic tourism and local economic activity. According to him, the celebration, which traditionally centred on family reunions and religious activities, has evolved into a national attraction that draws…

An appeal filed by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng against North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal, which cited inconsistencies surrounding the appellant’s identity and upheld the public interest basis of the legislator’s claims. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, March 26, a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, led by Justice Anthony Oppong, ruled that it could not conclusively establish the identity of the appellant, noting that two different identities had been presented before the court. The judges held that this fundamental defect significantly weakened the case. They further stressed that…

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has criticised the government over what he describes as a lack of financial commitment to youth development, following claims that the National Youth Authority has received no allocation from the District Assemblies Common Fund for 2026. Addressing the Parliamentary Press Corps in Accra on Thursday, Mr Assafuah said the alleged zero allocation represents a serious failure to support young people. “This is not just a policy gap. It is a painful abandonment of responsibility,” he stated. He contrasted the current situation with previous funding levels, noting that the Authority received…