Author: Political Desk

Residents of Ablekuma North are set to benefit from a life-changing health intervention as the office of the Member of Parliament for the constituency, Ewurabena Aubynn, partners with the Ghana Health Service under the Ghana Eye Project 2026 to provide free cataract and eye surgeries for residents. The initiative, which forms part of efforts to improve access to essential healthcare services in the constituency, aims to restore sight and improve the quality of life for people suffering from cataracts and other eye-related conditions. According to the announcement from the MP’s office, the outreach programme will be held in two phases…

The Chairman of the Parliamentary Open Government Partnership (OGP) Caucus, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, together with members of the caucus, paid a courtesy visit to the National OGP Steering Committee to explore avenues for collaboration aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of Ghana’s OGP commitments. The meeting, which brought together representatives from Parliament and the National Steering Committee, focused on strategies to deepen cooperation in advancing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance. Among the key issues discussed were strengthening strategic partnerships to advance the OGP agenda, enhancing public awareness and visibility of OGP initiatives, and advocating for increased funding for…

The Government of Ghana has formally lodged a protest with the United Nations following a missile attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which left two soldiers critically injured and one traumatised. In a statement issued on Saturday, March 7, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that Ghana had written to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, demanding a full, immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation into the incident that occurred on Friday, March 6, in southern Lebanon. The attack targeted the headquarters of the Ghanaian battalion in the volatile region, amid ongoing exchanges of…

A 40-year-old Ghanaian national, Derrick Van Yeboah, has pleaded guilty in a United States federal court to his involvement in a massive online fraud operation that defrauded victims of over $100 million through romance scams and business email compromise schemes. Van Yeboah, who admitted to personally causing losses exceeding $10 million (approximately GH¢107 million at current exchange rates), entered his guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud before Judge Arun Subramanian of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton on March 6,…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that two Ghanaian soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were critically injured after their battalion position came under missile attack in southern Lebanon. In an official press release issued on March 6, 2026, the Ghana Armed Forces stated that the Ghana Battalion (GHANBATT) Headquarters was struck by two missile attacks between 1745 and 1752 hours local time. According to the statement, the incident occurred as a fallout from ongoing exchanges between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah in the region. According to the release signed by Captain…

The Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that housing in Ghana remains affordable and accessible to all citizens. She described housing as a productive resource that supports health, education, job creation, and overall economic growth. Housing, therefore, goes beyond merely providing shelter. Speaking at the opening of the National Homeownership Fair in Accra on Thursday, March 5, 2026, she noted that the event is being held under the theme “Building Ghana, One Home at a Time.” Her comments come at a time when Ghana continues to grapple with a critical housing…

President John Dramani Mahama has called on all Ghanaians to place the national interest above political affiliations, tribal loyalties, and personal ambitions, stressing that this is essential for strengthening unity and accelerating the country’s development. Delivering his national address to mark Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Jubilee House in Accra, President Mahama emphasised that genuine patriotism must be demonstrated through everyday actions by citizens, public officials, and the private sector in protecting national resources and serving with integrity. “The progress of our country depends on the collective commitment of citizens to put Ghana first,” he…

Youth groups in Tamale have expressed serious concerns over the withdrawal of the Inspector General of Police’s (IGP) Special Operations Team, which has been at the forefront of efforts to combat the growing drug menace in the Northern Region. According to reports, protesters have voiced strong opposition to the withdrawal of the IGP-directed task force, popularly known as “Black Maria,” warning that the move could undermine the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in the region. The team had played a crucial role in curbing the spread of illegal drugs among young people in Tamale and surrounding communities, the youth…

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate reinstatement of more than 1,500 public-sector workers dismissed after the change of government in January 2025, describing the mass terminations as “arbitrary, unjust and harmful” to young Ghanaians entering the labour market. In a press statement marking Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary on March 6, the Minority said recent findings by a committee established by the Chief of Staff had validated its long-held position that many of the dismissals lacked justification. According to the statement, the committee examined 2,080 cases across 36 public institutions, including the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana…

The Minority in Parliament has raised serious concerns about what it described as a worsening crisis confronting Ghanaian farmers and the growing environmental damage caused by illegal mining, calling for urgent government intervention. In a statement issued to commemorate Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary on March 6, the Minority said farmers across the country were facing severe economic hardship due to unsold produce, falling prices and weak agricultural support systems. The caucus particularly highlighted challenges affecting rice, cashew and vegetable farmers, saying many producers were struggling with debt and post-harvest losses. According to the Minority, rice farmers in parts of northern…