Author: Political Desk

The Member of Parliament for Mion Constituency, Misbahu Mahama Adams, has called for collective national action to protect the environment and combat climate change as Muslims across Ghana observe the holy month of Ramadan. According to the lawmaker, the growing environmental challenges confronting communities, particularly the extreme heat currently being experienced in parts of Northern Ghana, underscore the urgent need for stronger commitment to environmental protection and climate resilience. Delivering a statement in Parliament, Mr. Adams said the ongoing heatwave serves as a stark reminder of the real and increasing impact of climate change on livelihoods and public health. He…

Parliament has referred a special audit report on government arrears and payables totalling GH¢68.7 billion to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for in-depth investigation after the exercise uncovered significant irregularities, including suspected fraud and falsified documentation. The report, which covers arrears and payables as at the end of 2024, was laid before the House on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, by Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem on behalf of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor subsequently directed the matter to the PAC and instructed the committee to conclude its probe and submit its findings within…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has assured the public that Ghana has adequate stocks of petroleum products and that the country’s fuel supply situation remains stable, despite recent concerns about developments in the global energy market. The Authority said the national fuel supply chain is functioning normally and that there is no cause for alarm. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 11, the NPA said a comprehensive review of national petroleum stock levels and supply arrangements had been conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and key industry stakeholders. The review confirmed that sufficient quantities…

Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has revealed that nearly GH¢50 million in accounts belonging to Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been frozen by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) amid investigations into suspected financial crimes. Speaking on PM Express on JoyNews on Tuesday, the Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese explained that the freeze is part of broader efforts to secure assets linked to ongoing probes into corruption and financial misconduct. “For instance, in Chairman Wontumi’s case alone, close to GH¢50 million of money in his…

Police in the Bono East Region have arrested a 48-year-old tricycle (Aboboyaa) rider after an accident in Techiman led to the discovery of 397 slabs of dried plant material suspected to be cannabis concealed in charcoal bags. The incident occurred on Monday, March 8, 2026, at approximately 14:00 hours near the Techiman Methodist Park. According to a press release from the Bono East Regional Police Command, officers responded to reports of an accident involving an unregistered Motor King tricycle ridden by one Robert Tannor, 48, a rickshaw rider popularly known as Aboboyaa. The tricycle, which was carrying 14 bags of…

The Member of Parliament for Ohene Kwame Frimpong, representing Asante Akim North, has initiated a private member’s bill seeking to amend Ghana’s Political Parties Act, 2000 (Act 574) to introduce a comprehensive campaign financing regime. The proposed amendment aims to regulate the raising and use of funds by political parties and candidates during election campaigns. It is also expected to establish clear rules governing donations, disclosure requirements and spending limits to promote transparency and accountability in Ghana’s political financing system. According to the lawmaker, the bill is intended to strengthen democratic governance by ensuring that political competition is conducted on…

GoldBod Jewellery, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has been recognised for its pioneering efforts in transforming Ghana’s gold sector through local value addition and innovation. The company received the Public Sector Value Addition and Gold Industry Innovation Excellence Award at the Africa Governments Summit & Public Sector Innovation Awards 2026, held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Accra Marriott Hotel in Accra. The award honours GoldBod Jewellery’s commitment to innovation, responsible processing, and creating greater domestic value from Ghana’s abundant gold resources and highlights the organisation’s role in shifting Ghana from primarily exporting raw gold to…

On Tuesday March 10, 2026, Ghana’s first and largest indigenous insurance company, SIC Insurance Plc, announced the appointment of Ghanaian football legend and former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah as its Brand Ambassador. The strategic partnership brings together two iconic Ghanaian brands united by a shared commitment to excellence, leadership and national pride. As Brand Ambassador, Stephen Appiah will support SIC Insurance Plc in promoting insurance awareness, strengthening public engagement, and championing the importance of financial protection among individuals and businesses across Ghana. Stephen Appiah is widely regarded as one of Ghana’s most influential footballers, having captained the Ghana national…

Former Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry and New Juaben South MP, Michael Okyere Baafi, has dismissed as misinformation the recent allegations of a fictitious GH¢89.4 million debt under the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative. Responding to the audit findings presented by Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko in Parliament on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Baafi argued that no actual payments were made and no liabilities exist because participating banks never disbursed the loans to entrepreneurs. He explained that the government’s role was limited to committing to cover a portion of the interest but only after a loan is…

The final batch of 51 continuing tertiary students from Takoradi Technical University has received financial support under the Obaatanpa Scholarship Initiative, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 250. These students, hailing from Essikado-Ketan Constituency, were presented with cheques by Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Member of Parliament (MP) for the area and Deputy Minister for Health. The recipients are pursuing various programmes at several public universities across Ghana, including the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), University of Education, Winneba (UEW), University for Development Studies (UDS), University of Cape Coast (UCC), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University of…