Author: Political Desk

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has retracted his earlier allegations of irregularities in the ongoing recruitment exercise into the internal security services and tendered an unreserved apology to the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak. The development occurred during proceedings in the House on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following the referral of the matter to the Committee on Privileges and Immunities a day earlier. The controversy arose from statements made by the Minority Leader after the President’s State of the Nation Address, where he described the recruitment process as “scandalous” and a “scam.” He raised concerns…

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Ghana’s former Vice President and New Patriotic Party flagbearer for the 2028 elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and his wife, Samira Bawumia, have been securely relocated from Qatar to another country. According to a Joynews report, the relocation was coordinated by Ghanaian diplomatic missions in the region, following direct instructions from Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Acting on behalf of the government of Ghana, the Foreign Affairs Minister directed Ghanaian embassies in the Middle East to take immediate steps to ensure the safety of the former Vice-President, his wife, and their…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has inaugurated a 10-member Entity Tender Committee (ETC), tasked with upholding integrity, transparency, and professionalism in safeguarding public resources. The committee was sworn in at a brief ceremony at the Fund’s secretariat in Accra. Administering the oath was Board Member and legal practitioner, Nelly Bernice Wallace, who formally ushered the members into office as part of efforts to reinforce the institution’s governance and procurement structures. Delivering her remarks, the Administrator of GMTF and Chairperson of the ETC, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, urged members to discharge their duties with diligence and strict adherence to established rules…

Two suspected robbers are in police custody and receiving treatment for gunshot wounds after a police bodyguard foiled an attempted break-in at the residence of a Court of Appeal judge in the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred late Tuesday night, around 11:30 p.m., according to a statement from the Ghana Police Service. The suspects, identified as Patrick Alor, 23, and Akwasi Gyamfi, 21, allegedly scaled the fence of the judge’s property armed with cutlasses and a pair of scissors. They were reportedly attempting to break into the judge’s private vehicle parked within the premises when the bodyguard on duty detected…

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed that no Ghanaian has been killed or injured in the latest developments in the Middle East, as the government intensifies efforts to protect its citizens in the region. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 3, the Minister stated that he had summoned a virtual meeting with Ghana’s Ambassadors and Consuls General in the Middle East to discuss the situation and coordinate additional consular interventions. “This evening, I convened a virtual meeting with our Ambassadors and Consuls General in the Middle East to assess the latest developments and explore additional consular interventions…

The Member of Parliament for Bosome Freho, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, has accused the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, of sacrificing Ghana’s opportunity to secure the Presidency of the ECOWAS Commission in exchange for what he describes as a “predetermined” African Union (AU) Chairmanship for President John Mahama in 2027. In a press release, the Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee alleged that the Minister “ceded Ghana’s right to occupy the position of the Presidency of the ECOWAS Commission in exchange for a so-called unanimous endorsement” by West African leaders to back President Mahama as the sole…

Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh has criticised the Minister for Foreign Affairs, accusing him of engaging in what he termed “political showmanship” at the expense of Ghana’s broader diplomatic interests. The Bosome Freho MP alleged that the Minister’s actions were driven by a desire to secure political mileage rather than protect Ghana’s institutional advantages within both ECOWAS and the African Union (AU). “But for the Minister’s lack of understanding of the institutional processes of ECOWAS and the AU, and his grave appetite for political showmanship to please his master, Ghana would have secured both positions,” he said. He maintained that Ghana had…

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has seized an additional 1,070 Chanfang machines concealed in separate shipping containers at the Tema Port, officials announced on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The latest interception marks a significant escalation in the EPA’s crackdown on the importation of the controversial mining equipment, widely associated with galamsey (illegal small-scale mining) activities that have severely damaged Ghana’s water bodies and forests. EPA officials described the scale of the seizure as “alarming,” noting that the machines were reportedly destined for various mining districts across the country. The consignment was discovered hidden within multiple containers during routine inspections at the…

Ghanaian business mogul Ibrahim Mahama has acquired a brand-new Bombardier Global 6500 private jet, valued at approximately $70 million, further expanding his impressive collection of luxury assets. The ultra-long-range aircraft, customized in a sleek grey and white livery featuring his signature “Dzata” branding, was reportedly purchased in 2024, with delivery completed in February 2026. Exclusive videos published by The1957News on March 3, 2026, captured the jet’s arrival and Ibrahim Mahama disembarking at the Accra International Airport amid a ceremonial welcome. The Bombardier Global 6500 is renowned for its spacious, customizable interior, advanced cabin comfort, and capability for intercontinental travel, making…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Baba Jamal, has been elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso East in the by-election held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Baba Jamal secured a decisive victory, polling 10,884 votes to claim the seat vacated following the death of the incumbent MP, Mahama Naser Toure, in January 2026. According to official results declared by the Electoral Commission (EC), the NDC candidate garnered over 63% of the valid votes cast. His main rival, Yusif Ali Baba of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), received 4,009 votes, while independent candidate Mohammed Umar Sanda polled 1,885…