Author: Political Desk

Members of the Minority Caucus in the Parliament of Ghana have held a meeting with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss recent economic developments in the country. The meeting, which took place in Accra at the request of the Minority Leader, provided an opportunity for the caucus to share feedback on Ghana’s economic situation and ongoing reforms. Members of the Minority present included Second Deputy Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Ranking Member on Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Ranking Member on Economy and Development Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, and other key parliamentary figures. The IMF delegation was led…

The Majority caucus in Parliament has rejected calls by the Minority for the refund of approximately GH¢113 million paid as application fees by disqualified applicants in the ongoing recruitment into the country’s security services. Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, speaking on the floor of the House on Monday, March 16, described the demand as baseless and misplaced, pointing out that no such refunds were made during similar recruitment exercises under the previous administration of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. “You cannot be discussing refunds now. Let us discuss how we can fix the economy so that jobs can be created for these…

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that a microlight aircraft crashed in Tema on Monday, March 16, 2026, resulting in the deaths of both persons on board. In an official press release issued on Monday, GCAA stated that the aircraft, bearing registration number 9G-ADV, was a microlight en route from Ho to Accra. The aircraft, according to GCCA was expected to arrive in Accra around 1520 Zulu time (local time approximately 3:20 pm), but last radio contact was made at 1418 Zulu (about 2:18 pm local time). “There were two persons on board,” the statement read, adding that…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed an expansion of the ongoing recruitment into Ghana’s security services, increasing the target number of recruits from 20,000 to 40,000 over a four-year period. The directive followed a high-level briefing and meeting held with Heads of Security Agencies, the Minister for the Interior, and the Acting Minister for Defence at the Presidency on Monday, March 16, 2026. According to a statement  signed by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the president, after being briefed on the current recruitment process, instructed that the number of men and women to be recruited into the…

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has been denied bail by the Akropong Circuit Court after his arrest in connection with an alleged case of property destruction at Kitase. The arrest occurred on Monday, March 16, 2026, when police executed a bench warrant issued by the court. Mr Blay was handed over to the Akropong Police Division following his apprehension. The matter relates to allegations that Mr Blay ordered the demolition of a house under construction on a disputed parcel of land at Kitase in the Eastern Region. The complainant, the landowner, reported the incident…

Three persons are believed to have died after a helicopter crashed into the Oninku Drive School Park in Tema Community One on the afternoon of Monday, March 16, 2026. The aircraft according to reports is said to have suddenly plummeted from the sky and slammed into the school park, bursting into flames upon impact and sending shockwaves through the densely populated residential area. Emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service were quickly on the scene to battle the blaze, while officers from the Ghana Police Service assisted in cordoning off the area and recovering the victims. The charred remains…

An Accra High Court has dismissed the submission of no case to answer presented by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and his company, Akonta Mining Company Limited, in their ongoing trial for alleged illegal mining activities. The ruling was delivered this afternoon, Monday, March 16, 2026, by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay. The decision means the prosecution has successfully established a prima facie case, obliging the accused persons to now open their defence by calling witnesses and presenting evidence to explain their side of the story. Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, who has been leading…

The Ghana Police Service at Odumase Krobo has rejected an alleged bribe offer of GH¢200,000 from suspects following the discovery and seizure of 105 bundles of suspected counterfeit US dollar notes. The incident occurred during a police raid at Laasi in Odumase Krobo, where officers uncovered the fake currency concealed in a metal trunk. The bundles, reportedly in $100 denominations and totaling an estimated $1,050,000 in face value, were believed to be part of a counterfeit operation. According to police sources, one of the three suspects arrested attempted to bribe the officers with GH¢200,000 in a desperate bid to avoid…

The World Bank has committed approximately $300 million to support Ghana’s Secondary Education Transformation for Results and Jobs initiative, a flagship government programme designed to enhance learning outcomes and create better employment opportunities for the country’s youth. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the funding during a visit by Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group, to Osu Mahean Basic School on Monday. The minister described the initiative as a key component of the government’s broader efforts to overhaul the secondary education system and equip students with relevant skills for the job market and national…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four field officers of Bills Micro-Credit Limited following a viral confrontation with a woman at Ashongman Estate. The arrests follow a video that circulated extensively on social media, showing some officers of the company confronting a woman who was carrying a baby. Officers were reportedly heard arguing with her over an alleged failure to repay a GH¢300 loan. In the video, one of the officers is seen collecting the woman’s phone. When she attempted to recover it while still holding the baby, she fell to the ground. However, the company had already announced that…