Author: Political Desk

Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for using his brother Ibrahim Mahama’s private jet for official travels, accusing him of sending conflicting signals on fiscal responsibility and adherence to public office conduct. In a post on Thursday, March 12, 2026, Cudjoe questioned the President’s decision to travel on the private jet without providing economic justification, especially after directing his appointees to justify all travels and previously flying commercial flights that drew public praise. “Mr. President, with due respect, you cannot be asking your appointees not to travel without providing economic justification and then…

The Minority in Parliament is calling for the immediate suspension and complete dissolution of the ongoing recruitment exercise into Ghana’s security services, describing it as marred by serious transparency and fairness issues. Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, in an interview with JoyNews, described the process as a “major recruitment scandal” and demanded that all application fees paid by applicants be refunded without delay. “They should refund, as a matter of urgency, everyone — whether New Patriotic Party, National Democratic Congress, or apolitical. They should refund and dissolve this biggest recruitment scandal,” he stated.…

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessel named MT Asharami Ghana for Sahara Energy Resources in Ulsan, South Korea. The state-of-the-art dual-fuel, fully refrigerated LPG carrier was built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Limited and marks a major step in strengthening Ghana’s energy security and LPG supply chain. The President, who is on a working visit to South Korea, described the acquisition as a significant milestone in the country’s infrastructure development and energy transition efforts. “Today we celebrate not only engineering excellence but also the power of partnership,” President Mahama said during the commissioning…

The Minority in Parliament has demanded that the Ministry of the Interior refund approximately GH¢113 million collected as application fees from applicants disqualified during the ongoing recruitment exercise into the country’s security services. The call comes after Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka disclosed that more than 105,000 applicants have qualified for the medical stage of the process, even though only 5,000 positions are available for final enlistment. He further revealed that nearly 500,000 individuals applied for roles across the various security agencies. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, March 12, 2026, Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John…

The Ministry of Health has suspended Fredrick Anaba, Principal of the College of Nursing, Nkanchina, over allegations of over-admission of students and the introduction of unapproved academic programmes. The suspension follows the launch of a full administrative investigation by the Ministry into the reported irregularities. Mr Anaba was initially queried on 19 February 2026 concerning admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year. After reviewing his response, the Ministry determined that a comprehensive investigation was required to establish the full facts surrounding the alleged breaches. Pending the outcome of the probe, the Principal has been directed to hand over management responsibilities to…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called on Ghanaian YouTube sensation and digital influencer Wode Maya to mentor young people in content creation and digital media during the ongoing International Youth Empowerment Summit (iYES 2026). Speaking at the summit’s opening, Mr Ayariga highlighted the growing opportunities in the creative and digital sectors, noting that youth with the right skills can generate sustainable livelihoods. “Wode Maya has demonstrated what is possible when creativity meets dedication. We are inviting him to guide young people on how to leverage content creation to tell stories, build careers,…

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for an urgent briefing from the government over allegations that Ghanaian territory was used to facilitate United States military airstrikes targeting ISIS elements in northern Nigeria. Addressing the media on Wednesday, March 11, the Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, flanked by colleagues on the committee, described the claims as raising grave questions about Ghana’s foreign policy and national security. The issue surfaced following remarks reportedly made by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during a panel discussion at Chatham House in London.…

The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru, has described a government report on arrears and payables presented to Parliament as a “compendium of half-truths.” The report, which was read in Parliament on Tuesday, March 10, by Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem on behalf of Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, detailed the findings of an audit into GH¢68.7 billion in claims submitted by contractors and suppliers as outstanding payments at the end of 2024. Among the key issues raised in the report was the purchase of 10,000 metric tonnes of rice by the government in 2024, which…

Former Member of Parliament for Kwahu Afram Plains North, Betty. Seyram  Krosbi Mensah has called on the judiciary, law enforcement agencies and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to strictly enforce the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act 2024 to ensure women occupy at least 30% of leadership positions. The National Coordinator of the National Recreation and Wellness Programme, who also doubles as Technical Advisor to the Minister of Sports and Recreation, said the law which she helped steer through Parliament as a member of the Gender and Children Committee in the 8th Parliament, must now deliver tangible results.…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called on young Ghanaians to focus on long-term leadership and leave a legacy that transcends their generation. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 International Youth Empowerment Summit (iYES) in Accra, Mr Ayariga encouraged participants to view their actions as building blocks for future generations. “Potential alone is not enough. Across our communities, there are young people full of ideas, creativity, and ambition, yet too often they face barriers that make them question whether the future is truly open to them,” he said. “When young people lose…