Author: Political Desk

Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and cousin to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has reacted to the ongoing protest by pressure group Arise Ghana at the United States Embassy in Accra, where demonstrators are demanding the extradition of Ofori-Atta to Ghana to face justice. In an exclusive interview with The1957News, Mr. Otchere-Darko stated that he had no knowledge of the protest, which began in the morning, but expressed hope that it “would be for a good course.” The demonstration, which commenced on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, saw members of Arise Ghana, clad in…

 The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued a Constitutional Instrument to commence the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic, signaling the end of the current recess. In line with Article 112(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the Speaker has set Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 12:00 noon as the date and time for the session to begin at Parliament House in Accra. The official instrument, dated January 19, 2026, and signed by Mr. Bagbin, calls on all Members of Parliament (MPs) to reconvene at the specified time to resume legislative activities. This resumption marks a pivotal…

Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, a former parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Klottey Korle constituency, has been arrested and charged in the United States for allegedly stabbing his wife during a domestic incident. The 41-year-old, who resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody by the Lower Paxton Township Police following the incident which occurred around 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, along Mayfair Drive in Lower Paxton Township. According to a report by abc27.com, the stabbing stemmed from a domestic dispute. The victim was promptly transported to a nearby hospital by first responders and…

Officers of the Ghana National Fire Service are currently responding to a major fire outbreak at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in central Accra. The fire, which broke out in the early mid-morning hours of Tuesday, January 20, 2025, has engulfed multiple shops and parts of a nearby bus station. The immediate cause of the inferno is yet to be established. A fire tender has arrived at the scene, and personnel are calling for reinforcement to complement the water supply as they work to bring the blaze under control. This latest incident comes on the back of previous fire outbreaks witnessed…

Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician and founder of the iconic Asomafo group, Yaw Sarpong, has passed away. The sad news was confirmed by his manager, Nana Poku Ashis, in a publication by MyJoyOnline.com on Tuesday, January 2, 2025. Further details regarding the circumstances of his death, including the exact cause, are yet to be officially disclosed by the family or relevant authorities. His passing comes just over a month after the death of Maame Tiwaa, a beloved key member and backing vocalist of Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo, who died in early December 2025 after a brief illness. That loss had already…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three additional suspects in connection with the high-profile daylight robbery at a gold dealership in Adabraka, Accra, which involved the theft of cash and valuables estimated at GH¢7.5 million. The latest arrests, carried out by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Unit (SOA) on Monday, January 19, 2026, in the Ashaiman District, followed months of sustained surveillance and intelligence-led operations. The suspects have been identified as Nashiru Abubakar, also known as “Soldier”; Fatao Mohammed, popularly called “Motorway”; and a third suspect known as “50 Cent. These arrests bring the total number of individuals apprehended…

Members of the pressure group Arise Ghana converged at the Embassy of the United States of America in Accra on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to picket and demand the extradition of Ghana’s former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, back to the country. The protest began in the early hours of the day, with some members of Arise Ghana clad in red T-shirts bearing the inscription “Bring Back Ken” as they picketed in front of the embassy located in Cantonments. Protesters, who were captured by The1957News, also carried placards expressing various demands and strong sentiments against the former finance minister. One…

Ghana’s Black Stars have retained their position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, holding steady at 72nd globally and 14th in Africa. The ranking for the West African nation remains unchanged from the end of 2025, as per the update released on Monday. Morocco, hosts of the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), achieved a significant climb despite their loss to Senegal in the final, rising three places to eighth—their highest-ever ranking. This marks the first time the Atlas Lions have entered the top 10 since April 1998, displacing Belgium, Croatia, and Germany by one spot each. AFCON winners…

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Squad (NAIMOS) has intensified its efforts against illegal mining, conducting a comprehensive sweep of galamsey sites in the Tano North District of the Ahafo Region. The operation, carried out on January 18, targeted areas where illegal mining activities have caused significant environmental damage, including the pollution of the Tano River and the destruction of farmlands essential for local livelihoods. Following weeks of intelligence gathering and reports from residents, NAIMOS deployed a task force to communities such as Sukuumu, Subrisu No. 2, and Adrobaa. Upon arrival, operatives discovered three major illegal mining sites that showed signs…

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is set to appear before a United States court today, Tuesday, following actions by U.S. immigration authorities regarding his legal status in the country. According to reports, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has determined that Mr. Ofori-Atta no longer holds lawful status to remain in the United States, potentially paving the way for extradition proceedings to Ghana after the hearing. Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has however dismissed claims that the case is merely a routine visa overstay. He insists that Mr. Ofori-Atta’s visitor visa was deliberately revoked by U.S.…