Author: Political Desk

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, effective Monday, November 24, 2025, bringing academic activities in all 46 public colleges of education to a complete halt. The industrial action, announced on Sunday, comes on the back of the government’s continued failure to fully implement the National Labour Commission (NLC) arbitral award order issued on May 2, 2023, and to settle long-outstanding allowances owed to members. CETAG’s National Executive Committee, after an emergency meeting held on November 19, 2025, in consultation with the National Council, resolved to withdraw all teaching and supervisory services…

Legendary Ghanaian actor, director, and cultural icon William Addo, popularly known as Akpatse, has passed away at the age of 72. The veteran thespian died peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2025, after a prolonged battle with severe health complications. Akpatse was a towering figure in Ghana’s creative arts industry, renowned for his memorable performances on GTV’s iconic Thursday Theatre series and numerous stage productions. His sharp wit, infectious humour, and commanding stage presence earned him a special place in the hearts of Ghanaians across generations. A trained professional, William Addo studied Drama and Theatre Arts at the University of Ghana,…

Lawyers for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Mathew Nyindam, have announced their intention to appeal a Tamale High Court ruling that nullified his election and ordered a rerun of the parliamentary poll in the constituency. The High Court, presided over by His Lordship Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, on Monday, November 24, 2025, ordered the Electoral Commission to conduct a fresh parliamentary election in Kpandai within 30 days, citing serious irregularities in the voting and collation processes that undermined the credibility of the December 7, 2024, election results. The petition was filed by the National Democratic…

The Tamale High Court has nullified the 2024 parliamentary election results in the Kpandai constituency and ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct a fresh poll in the entire constituency within 30 days. Delivering the judgment on Monday, November 24, 2025, His Lordship Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange upheld a petition filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, who challenged the victory of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Matthew Nyindam. According to a Citinews report, Mr Wakpal, a former Member of Parliament for the area, argued that the December 7, 2024, parliamentary election was marred by…

The Duke of Edinburgh, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, arrived in Ghana on Sunday, November 23, 2025, for a two-day working visit aimed at deepening the modern partnership between Ghana and the United Kingdom. The visit is centred on climate-smart development, innovation, education, and inclusive sports, reflecting shared Commonwealth values. During his stay, the Duke is expected to engage with President John Dramani Mahama, interact with traditional leaders, meet entrepreneurs, and observe UK-supported development initiatives across education and environmental sustainability. On Monday, November 24, the Duke will travel to Aburi, where he will visit a kindergarten and a teacher-training classroom…

A staff member of the Electoral Commission (EC), Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to commence removal proceedings against EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies, Dr Bossman Eric Asare and Samuel Tettey, over alleged misconduct. In a statement issued on Monday, November 24, 2025, Mr Adumadzie confirmed that the petition was filed in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which governs the removal of heads of independent constitutional bodies for stated misbehaviour or incompetence. While declining to disclose the full contents of the petition as required by law, the EC staff member…

The Kumasi High Court will on Friday, November 28, 2025, deliver judgement in the high-profile case involving the right to perform widowhood rites for the late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. The suit, filed by Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, seeks a declaration that she is the only surviving wife of the late musician and should exclusively perform all customary widowhood rites at his funeral. She is also praying the court for an order restraining one Odo Broni, whom she accuses of falsely holding herself out as Daddy Lumba’s wife. Joined as defendants are Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu,…

The United States has officially lifted a 15% tariff on Ghanaian cocoa and several other key agricultural exports. The reversal, which took effect on November 13, 2025, follows a new Executive Order signed by President Donald J. Trump, modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs introduced earlier in the year to address U.S. trade deficits. The move exempts products that cannot be commercially produced domestically in the U.S., including cocoa beans, coffee, tea, tropical fruits, spices, bananas, oranges, and certain fertilisers. Announcing the development in a Facebook post on Monday, November 24, 2025, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated that…

The1957News has been crowned Media Creator of the Year at the fifth edition of the Ghana Creators Awards and Festival, held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the premises of 3Music in Accra. The prestigious accolade, which recognises excellence in digital content creation within the media space, affirms The1957News’s innovative storytelling, in-depth coverage of social and political issues, and its growing influence in shaping public discourse within the digital space. The event brought together Ghana’s vibrant creator ecosystem for a day of panel discussions, workshops, product activations, networking sessions, games, and creator showcases. The festival, described by organisers as the…

The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has accused the ruling NDC government of failing to create a single job in its first year despite what he described as “impressive statistics on paper.” Taking his turn in the parliamentary debate on the 2026 Budget on Friday, the NPP MP said the Finance Minister’s presentation was heavy on personal achievements and favourable economic indicators but lacked any objective evidence of improved living conditions for ordinary Ghanaians. According to him, the government’s claims that inflation has declined, the cedi has strengthened, and credit ratings have improved do not reflect the lived…