Author: Political Desk

Minority Members of Parliament, led by the Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, on Sunday paid a courtesy call on the Offinsomanhene, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, and the Queenmother, Nana Adwoa Afranewaa III, during the Akwasidae celebration in Offinso in the Ashanti Region. The visit was to seek the blessings of the traditional leaders ahead of a week-long tour of cocoa-growing communities in the region. According to the delegation, the tour is aimed at engaging cocoa farmers to better understand their concerns, particularly regarding recent producer price reductions, often described by farmers as “cocoa price haircuts.” The…

Dialysis patients in Ghana’s Bono Region are expected to receive improved treatment following the donation of two dialysis machines to the Sunyani Teaching Hospital by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. The new equipment is intended to enhance access to dialysis care, particularly for patients suffering from infectious diseases alongside kidney complications. Until now, the hospital operated with only three dialysis machines, which were largely unavailable to patients with infectious conditions. As a result, many critically ill patients were compelled to travel long distances, often twice a week, to facilities such as Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital or hospitals in Berekum in…

The founder of The1957News, Bernard Kwesi Odompleh (Nene Odompleh), on Thursday, March 12, 2026, delivered a guest lecture to Master’s students at the University of Ghana’s Department of Communication Studies on the topic of blogging. As a guest lecturer, Nene Odompleh was invited to share his expertise as a seasoned blogger and media entrepreneur, offering practical insights and experiences to guide students in creating and managing their own blogs. Within the M.A. Communication Studies Programme, students are required to produce various communication products, including podcasts, documentaries, blogs, and campaigns, that address important media and communication issues. As part of measures…

The Government of Ghana has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, as statutory public holidays to commemorate Eid-ul-Fitr and Shaqq Day. In a statement issued by the Ministry of the Interior, Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak announced that an additional public holiday has been declared for Monday, March 23, 2026. This adjustment ensures that workers and the public enjoy a full long weekend, as one of the designated holidays falls on a Saturday. “The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 20th March and Saturday, 21st March 2026 mark Eid-Ul-Fitr and Shaqq Days, which are statutory public…

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved a downward adjustment in electricity and water tariffs, effective from April 1, 2026. Electricity tariffs will be reduced by an average of 4.81 per cent, while water tariffs will decrease by an average of 3.06 per cent, following the Commission’s quarterly tariff review. Announcing the decision in a statement issued on Friday, March 13, 2026, the PURC said the review was carried out in accordance with its statutory mandate to adjust tariffs periodically to reflect changes in key economic variables and operational costs faced by utility providers. “The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission…

President John Dramani Mahama has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration by Yonsei University, one of South Korea’s most prestigious institutions, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to national transformation, economic development, and fostering international academic and diplomatic ties. The degree was formally conferred on Friday, March 13, 2026, during a special ceremony at the university’s campus in Seoul. The honour was presented by Yonsei University President Yoon Dog-sup and Kim Hyun-chul, Dean of the Graduate School. In his acceptance speech, President Mahama expressed deep gratitude and dedicated the award to the people of Ghana,…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Kpandai constituency in the 2024 general elections, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, has filed a fresh suit at the Supreme Court challenging key provisions of Ghana’s election petition law. In a writ invoking the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction, Wakpal is seeking a declaration that Section 18 of the Representation of the People Law (PNDCL 284) is inconsistent with the 1992 Constitution. The plaintiff contends that the requirement under the law for parliamentary election petitions to be filed only after the publication of results in the Ghana Gazette undermines key constitutional provisions on elections…

The Ranking Member on the Roads and Transport Committee of Parliament and MP for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has called on the government, through the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, to urgently organise widespread public education and sensitization programmes on the impending Road Traffic Regulations, 2026. In a Facebook post on Friday , March 12, 2026, the lawmaker described the regulations which is currently before Parliament and expected to take effect after March 25, 2026, as containing “almost new rules and sanction regimes” for road…

Ghanaian musician Medikal is set to embark on a nationwide tour with the National Youth Authority (NYA) as part of efforts to intensify the fight against drug abuse among young people. The tour forms part of the Authority’s “Red Means Stop” campaign, a national initiative aimed at raising awareness about the dangers associated with the synthetic drug known as “Red” and other harmful substances. Medikal announced his intention to support the nationwide outreach after being officially named an ambassador for the campaign on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. Speaking during the event, the…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called on social media influencers and public figures to support the Authority’s “Red Means Stop” campaign aimed at tackling drug abuse among young people. He made the appeal on Thursday, March 12, 2026, during the official appointment of Ghanaian musician Medikal as an ambassador for the anti-drug campaign at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. Mr Ayariga said the fight against substance abuse, particularly the growing use of the synthetic drug known as “Red”, requires the collective efforts of influential personalities who have strong connections with…