Author: Political Desk

 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,…

Former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi, has pleaded not guilty to 21 amended charges in a high-profile corruption case at the High Court in Accra. The charges, filed by the Office of the Attorney-General, include multiple counts of causing financial loss to the state, stealing, money laundering, and improper payment of public funds under the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), and the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921). According to the amended charge sheet, Osei Assibet Antwi is accused of willfully causing a financial loss of over GH¢431 million to the NSA…

The Minister for Communication, Samuel Nartey George, has announced plans for a new nationwide SIM registration exercise following an extensive review of the previous process. The initiative has received full Cabinet approval. According to the Minister, the earlier SIM registration exercise encountered multiple challenges, including weak biometric enforcement, data inconsistencies, and widespread registration fraud. During high-level discussions with the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the National Communications Authority (NCA), Mr Samuel Nartey George disclosed the plans for a fresh national SIM registration drive. He also outlined the roadmap for the rollout of 5G services in Ghana. Mr George emphasized that…

The maiden edition of the Changemakers Challenge, an initiative aimed at nurturing innovative ideas among young people, has been successfully held with participants pitching bold solutions to real societal challenges under the mentorship of Akosua Asaa Manu. The programme, held on Friday, March 6, 2026, brought together a cohort of young innovators, created a platform for participants to present enterprise-driven solutions while receiving guidance on how to transform their ideas into viable ventures capable of creating impact in their communities. During the mentorship session, participants delivered 15-minute pitch presentations, showcasing innovative concepts ranging from community development solutions to enterprise initiatives…

Ghana High Commissioner to the UK, Sabah Zita Benson, has underscored the importance of strengthening Ghana’s economic footprint in the United Kingdom following the commissioning of the Export Trade House at the Ghana High Commission’s Highgate office in London. Speaking at the ceremony on Saturday, March 7, the High Commissioner described the initiative as a significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts to expand trade, increase commercial visibility and deepen strategic partnerships with businesses in the UK. “It is a great honour to welcome you all to the Ghana High Commission UK today as we gather for the commissioning of the Export…

Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness at the Office of the President, has described alleged mismanagement at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) under the previous administration as “crimes against humanity” and thrown his weight behind calls for the prosecution of those responsible. Dr Otokunor made the remarks during an interview with JoyNews following engagements with cocoa farmers in the Western Region. Many of these farmers have not received payments for their produce since November 2025, fuelling widespread frustration in cocoa-growing communities. “I agree with the Chief who said that they must be prosecuted,” Dr…