Author: Political Desk

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), has launched a nationwide monitoring exercise for the 100th cycle of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) payments. The initiative, which began last week, is ongoing across all 16 regions to ensure that cash transfers reach their intended beneficiaries. Teams drawn from the Ministry and its partner institutions are visiting selected payment centres to supervise the disbursement process, interact directly with beneficiaries, and gather first-hand feedback on service delivery. We are engaging district authorities and community leaders to improve coordination and strengthen the overall implementation of…

President John Dramani Mahama on Friday revealed during his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) that his administration will bring forward legislation to tighten Ghana’s procurement processes significantly. In line with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, which requires the President to deliver an annual address on the state of the nation at the opening of Parliament’s session, Mahama used the platform to outline governance reforms under the “Reset Agenda.” “We’re bringing legislation to this House to tighten procurement processes by banning sole sourced contracts except in exceptional circumstances,” President Mahama stated. The president emphasized the need to minimize…

President John Dramani Mahama on Friday used his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament to highlight economic strengthening under his leadership, in a clear reference to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2017 statement that the NPP government had “arrested the cedi” and “handed the keys to the IGP” for safekeeping. Fulfilling Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, which requires the President to address Parliament on the state of the nation at the session’s opening, Mahama declared: “We did not arrest the dollar; we strengthened the cedi to put up a good fight against other currencies.” He emphasized…

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has explained the absence of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), stating that it is “for a good reason.” The clarification came during proceedings in Parliament on Friday, January 27, 2026, when Speaker Bagbin read a communique addressing the former president’s non-attendance at the event. The SONA, delivered by President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, is a key annual address where the president outlines the state of the nation and government priorities to Parliament. Ex-President Akufo-Addo, who…

President John Dramani Mahama is today, Friday, February 27, 2026, delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to a joint session of Parliament. The address, is to provide an overview of the nation’s progress, highlights key achievements of the government since President Mahama’s inauguration in January 2025, and outlines policy priorities and directions for the year ahead. Under Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, the President is required to deliver the State of the Nation Address at the beginning of each session of Parliament, offering insights into governance, economic performance, security, infrastructure, and other critical sectors. This marks…

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has given the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) a 48-hour ultimatum to address growing consumer complaints about the rapid depletion of prepaid electricity credits. The directive follows an emergency meeting between the regulator and the power distributor on Thursday, February 26, 2026, amid widespread reports from customers that their purchased units are exhausting much faster than anticipated. In a statement, PURC instructed ECG to submit a detailed report within the timeframe, clearly explaining the root causes of the anomalies in the prepaid metering system and outlining immediate corrective actions being taken to fix the…

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has staunchly defended her decision to join pensioners in a picket against the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) in 2023, stating she has no regrets and would participate again if the opportunity arose. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, February 26, 2026, Akuffo reiterated her firm stance on the matter. “If I had to do it again, I would do it,” she declared emphatically. The retired Chief Justice made headlines when she appeared on the picket line outside the Ministry of Finance on February 10, 2023, alongside pensioners protesting the inclusion…

The Ghana Armed Forces has successfully rescued 71 Ghanaian fishermen who were left stranded at sea following an armed robbery attack off the coast of Gomoa Nyanyano and Senya Bereku in the Central Region. In a press statement issued on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arihin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the military confirmed that a coordinated search and rescue operation by the Ghana Navy and Ghana Air Force was concluded after a distress call was received early that morning. “The Ghana Armed Forces has concluded its search and rescue operations… The Ghana Navy…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of deceiving cocoa farmers through retrospective price reductions and diverting resources to luxury expenditures instead of settling arrears. In an interview on Abusua FM on February 23, 2026, Poku-Adusei described the NDC’s handling of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) as poor management that has betrayed the very farmers the party promised to uplift during its time in opposition. The MP zeroed in on the recent 28% cut in the producer price of cocoa, which saw the farm-gate price drop to…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has launched an ongoing search and rescue operation at sea following an armed attack on fishermen off the coast of Senya Bereku in the Central Region. The Ghana Navy, supported by the Ghana Air Force, initiated the operation since dawn on Thursday, approximately 35 nautical miles offshore from Senya Bereku in the Awutu Senya West District. The incident involved gunmen who reportedly raided fishing vessels during a night fishing expedition, firing warning shots, holding victims at gunpoint, and seizing valuables including outboard motors, generators, and other equipment. Reports indicate that more than 50 fishermen were…