Author: Political Desk

Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge, following a breakdown in relations with the club’s hierarchy and a series of poor results. In an official club statement released on Monday, January 5, 2026, the Red Devils announced that the Portuguese coach had “departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United.” Amorim, who was appointed in November 2024, led the team to the UEFA Europa League final in Bilbao in May 2025, where they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. The statement noted that with United currently sitting sixth in the Premier…

An officer of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has been arrested in connection with the interception of 2,600 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition hidden in two containers inside a Paga-bound bus, along with a tactical gear bag concealed beneath the driver’s seat that contained two bulletproof plates, a black helmet, and tactical long boots. The suspect, Assistant Immigration Control Officer Grade 1 (AICO1) Ahmed Abdul Samad, a native of Nalerigu stationed at the Paga Sector Command, was apprehended by the Upper East Regional Police Command. The arrest followed a routine highway operation on December 26, 2025, at the Kantanso–Asankare Police…

The Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) has announced plans to facilitate the creation of 300 new Customary Land Secretariats (CLSs) in 2026, aimed at enhancing customary land administration across the country. In a New Year statement issued on January 5, 2026, and signed by Acting Administrator Gad Asorwoe Akwensivie, the OASL said the initiative aligns with provisions in the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036), which mandates land-owning stools, skins, clans, and families to establish such secretariats. The statement highlighted that the new CLSs are projected to generate over 6,000 direct jobs for professionals including secretaries, drivers, ICT…

The Coalition of Unpaid Teachers has issued a warning to the government, threatening to embark on fresh demonstrations and pursue legal action if their outstanding salary arrears are not paid promptly. More than 6,000 teachers, who have worked for between 12 and 15 months, claim to have received payment for only two months, exacerbating their financial hardships despite previous protests in 2025. In an interview with Citi News on Sunday, January 4, 2026, Lead Convenor Simon Kofi Nartey urged the government and employers to resolve the issue urgently to allow members to focus on their duties. “We are calling on…

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two women in connection with the alleged assault of a 12-year-old girl at the La Roman JHS School area, following a viral video of the incident and a complaint from the victim’s mother. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, stemming from an earlier altercation between the 12-year-old victim and a seven-year-old boy related to the suspects. According to police investigations, the suspects allegedly went to the victim’s home, took her to their residence, and assaulted her, leaving visible marks on her body. The victim’s mother reported the matter to the police,…

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has described early discussions within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) about President John Dramani Mahama’s successor as a distraction from the government’s core mandate. Speaking in an interview on Bolgatanga-based A1 Radio, Dr. Ayine, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bolga East, cautioned party members against premature flagbearership debates, warning that they could divert attention from national development priorities. He stressed that such talks undermine the administration’s efforts to fulfil its social contract with Ghanaians, especially as President Mahama marks the end of his first year in…

The final funeral rites and burial of the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Naser Toure Mahama are scheduled for today, Monday, January 5, 2026. A somber mood has enveloped the Ayawaso East constituency, particularly in areas like Nima, Kanda, and Mamobi, as family members, constituents, political figures, and mourners gather to pay their last respects to the late legislator. The veteran National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra after a short illness. In adherence to Islamic traditions, which require burial within 24 hours where possible, the funeral…

A massive fire outbreak has erupted at the Kasoa New Market in the Central Region, prompting an extensive response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). According to Alex King Nartey, a member of the Public Relations unit of the GNFS, approximately 10 fire tenders have been dispatched to the scene to combat the blaze. The deployed tenders include units from Legon, Madina, Dansoman and even the Flagstaff House (Jubilee House). Reinforcements from other stations are supporting local efforts to bring the fire under control. Mr. Nartey issued a public update via social media while emphasising the scale of the…

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East Constituency, Mohamed Naser Toure Mahama, has been reported dead. Sources close to the family and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) confirmed the sad news on Sunday, January 4, 2026, although details surrounding his death remain sketchy at the time of filing this report. Naser Toure Mahama, born on March 17, 1965, in Nima, Accra, was a seasoned politician who represented the Ayawaso East Constituency in the Greater Accra Region on the ticket of the NDC. He first entered Parliament in 2012 after winning the seat in the general elections and was re-elected in…

The Government of Ghana has condemned the United States’ military strikes on Venezuela and the subsequent capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, demanding their immediate release. In a press release issued on Sunday, January 4, 2026, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ghana expressed alarm over the “unilateral and unauthorised” actions by the US, which occurred in the early hours of January 3, 2026. The statement described the operation – involving airstrikes on military targets in Caracas and other areas, followed by the extraction of Maduro and Flores to New York to face…