Author: Political Desk

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has inspected the stalled Kejetia Market Phase II and Krofrom Market projects in Kumasi as government intensifies efforts to get the facilities completed. The inspection, conducted on Sunday, August 30, 2026, was aimed at assessing the current state of the two projects, identifying the challenges responsible for the delays and exploring measures to facilitate the resumption and completion of the works. Mr Ayariga was accompanied by the Kumasi Metropolitan Mayor, Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang, Apagyahene Oheneba Owusu Afriyie IV and heads of various departments at the Kumasi Metropolitan…

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed, has disclosed that at least 10 recruits have been dismissed from Ghana’s security services training schools for violating a ban on mobile phone use. According to the Minister, the affected recruits secretly kept their mobile phones after reporting to the training institutions, despite being required to surrender their devices as part of the rules governing their training. He said some of the recruits concealed their phones and used them to make calls at night, with those caught subsequently facing dismissal. “At least, I have been written to that at least about 10 students…

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has inaugurated a Preliminary Investigation Committee on Seized Foreign Currency as part of efforts to address the movement of undeclared foreign currency through Ghana’s airports and border points. The initiative, according to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, is intended to close a significant gap in Ghana’s financial system by strengthening mechanisms for monitoring and investigating foreign currency seized by the authorities. He said substantial amounts of foreign currency were reportedly moving through the country’s borders without the required declaration. Dr Asiama said undeclared currency flows posed risks to the…

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has warned that the movement of undeclared foreign currency through Ghana’s airports and border points poses a threat to the integrity of the country’s financial system. According to Dr Asiama, substantial amounts of foreign currency are reportedly being moved through the country without the required declaration, prompting the establishment of a Preliminary Investigation Committee on Seized Foreign Currency. The multi-agency committee was inaugurated by the Bank of Ghana to help address what the Governor described as a serious gap in the financial system. Dr Asiama said the problem went beyond the physical…

Lawyers for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin have rejected claims that their client is avoiding service of a writ on Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, insisting that the defendant has already been validly served. In a statement dated Saturday, August 29, 2026, Dehyena Chambers, counsel for Mr Afenyo-Markin, said the writ was served on Mr Gyamfi’s lawyers after they formally notified the High Court that they had his “express instructions and authority” to accept service on his behalf. According to the lawyers, the writ in the defamation suit was filed on August 24, 2026. They said on…

Karaga Member of Parliament and former Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has reaffirmed his commitment to education after supporting 200 tertiary students in the constituency with funds to pay their school fees. The latest support was provided to students from various tertiary educational institutions as part of the Anta Education Fund, an initiative established in 2020 to assist students who require financial support to pursue their education. Dr Amin Adam said the latest beneficiaries had increased the total number of students supported by the fund since its launch to 1,519. According to the former Finance Minister, the sustained investment…

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. The ceremony took place at the Jubilee House on Saturday, August 29, 2026, following Parliament’s approval of the two nominees on Thursday, August 27. The two ministerial nominees were approved through a voice vote after Parliament considered and adopted the report of the Appointments Committee on their vetting. Mr Ayariga, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, returns to the Mahama administration in a ministerial role, having previously served as Minister…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to positioning the country as a strategic investment destination and a gateway to Africa, urging investors and development partners to take advantage of the continent’s growing opportunities. Delivering the keynote address at the Africa Business Investment Summit (ABIS) 2026 in Washington, D.C., on behalf of the President, the Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi (MP), said Ghana believes strongly in “Africa’s moment” and is ready to collaborate with investors who share confidence in the continent’s future. The summit, held at MGM National Harbor, brought together government officials, investors,…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to announce its official position on the proposed amendments to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution after completing its review of the recommendations for constitutional reforms. In a statement issued on Friday, August 28, 2026, the party said its Constitutional and Legal Affairs Policy Committee had completed its assessment of the Constitution Review Committee’s (CRC) report and the government’s Position Paper on the proposed reforms. The NPP said it participated in the constitutional review process and submitted its views to the CRC before the committee presented its recommendations to the government. Following the release of the…

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has warned newly recruited parliamentary assistant security officers against reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol. He cautioned that officers who violate the directive will face disciplinary action, with a third offence resulting in dismissal from Parliament. Mr Bagbin issued the warning on Friday, August 29, 2026, during the passing-out ceremony for 69 newly recruited parliamentary assistant security guards. He urged the officers to uphold discipline, professionalism and commitment as they assume their responsibilities within the Parliamentary precincts. The Speaker stressed that the officers must keep their social activities separate from their official duties,…