Author: Political Desk

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the world’s largest calcined clay plant in the Tema Free Zones Enclave, marking a major milestone for Ghana’s industrial growth and sustainable construction agenda. The US$110 million facility, developed by CBI Ghana Ltd, utilises groundbreaking Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) technology. With an annual production capacity of 400,000 tonnes of calcined clay, the plant supports the manufacture of up to 1.5 million tonnes of cement per year and stands as the largest LC3 plant globally. The official commissioning took place on March 5, 2026. The project is set to significantly reduce Ghana’s dependence on…

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a key aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has criticised the Mahama administration over rising electricity tariffs, describing the situation as shameful and burdensome to ordinary Ghanaians. In a post on his Facebook page, Aboagye urged the government not to consider any further increase in electricity tariffs at the end of the first quarter of 2026, warning that such a move would face fierce resistance from the public. He argued that the cost of living is already escalating largely due to high electricity bills, leaving citizens unable to bear additional financial pressure. “It’s a shame…

The Government of Ghana has officially conferred Ghanaian citizenship on more than 100 members of the African diaspora in a historic ceremony held in Accra on Monday, March 9, 2026. The new citizens took the oath of allegiance during the event, which forms part of the country’s ongoing initiative to reconnect with people of African descent worldwide and strengthen historical, cultural and economic bonds. Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who presided over the ceremony, described the occasion as more than a formal administrative process. She said it symbolises reconnection, healing and the restoration of ties between Ghana and descendants…

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is set to significantly boost its production capacity to 45,000 barrels per stream day as part of renewed efforts to revitalise the facility and strengthen its contribution to Ghana’s petroleum sector. Currently operating at 28,000 barrels per stream day, the refinery is undertaking technical transitional procedures to integrate an additional processing unit, known as the F61 unit, which will operate alongside the existing F1 unit. Both units will be connected to the refinery’s crude distillation system, enabling improved efficiency and a substantial increase in overall output once the integration process is completed. TOR Corporate Affairs…

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has called on the government to refrain from using public funds to sponsor Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the move as an inefficient use of scarce resources. In an interview on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Monday, March 9, the legislator argued that the substantial costs involved would burden the national treasury while offering limited benefits to only a handful of people. Agbana estimated that sponsoring a single supporter for just the group stage of the tournament would cost the government approximately $9,000. This figure…

 The Member of Parliament-elect for Ayawaso East, Baba Jamal, is set to be sworn into office today, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin. The swearing-in ceremony comes a week after Baba Jamal’s decisive victory in the Ayawaso East by-election held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Representing the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), he secured the seat in a constituency long considered an NDC stronghold. In a Facebook post on Monday, March 9, Baba Jamal announced the upcoming ceremony and expressed his profound humility at the opportunity to serve. He pledged to collaborate closely with constituents…

The Government of Ghana has introduced an immediate ban on the land transit of several imported goods, including sugar, textiles and pharmaceutical products, as part of intensified efforts to strengthen customs controls and protect national revenue. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson issued the directive on Monday, March 9, following high-level discussions with Acting Commissioner of Customs Aaron Akanor and senior leadership of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The new policy prohibits the entry or transit of the specified goods through Ghana’s land borders. Importers are now required to route these products exclusively through the country’s…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight Chinese nationals and two Ghanaians in connection with an alleged organised syndicate involved in the theft and illegal export of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) service cables. The suspects, who include managerial staff of Sentuo Company, were apprehended during a police raid at the company’s premises in the Kpone Industrial Area, Tema, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m. The operation was conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters Operations Unit in collaboration with officials from the Ministry of Energy, following credible intelligence that stolen ECG cables were being processed…

Ghana has recorded eight deaths and 1,038 confirmed cases of Mpox since the outbreak began in May 2025, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has disclosed. The minister made this known in Parliament while responding to questions from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin regarding the rising number of cases reported across more than 120 districts nationwide. According to Mr Akandoh, as of March 3, 2026, Ghana had confirmed 1,038 cases of the disease, formerly known as monkeypox, with eight fatalities recorded. He noted that the deaths were largely among individuals with underlying health conditions. “Currently, there is only one case on admission,…

President John Dramani Mahama has asked boards of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and other public institutions to halt unauthorised international travel at the state’s expense immediately. In an official directive issued on Thursday, March 5, 2026, and signed by Dr Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, the president ordered that international travel for training, retreats, conferences, or similar activities that are funded directly or indirectly from public resources must cease with immediate effect. The statement highlighted that such travel has led to significant spending on airfares, accommodation, per diems, and logistics, placing avoidable pressure on government finances. According to the directive,…