Author: Political Desk

The Member of Parliament for Bosome Freho, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, has accused the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, of sacrificing Ghana’s opportunity to secure the Presidency of the ECOWAS Commission in exchange for what he describes as a “predetermined” African Union (AU) Chairmanship for President John Mahama in 2027. In a press release, the Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee alleged that the Minister “ceded Ghana’s right to occupy the position of the Presidency of the ECOWAS Commission in exchange for a so-called unanimous endorsement” by West African leaders to back President Mahama as the sole…

Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh has criticised the Minister for Foreign Affairs, accusing him of engaging in what he termed “political showmanship” at the expense of Ghana’s broader diplomatic interests. The Bosome Freho MP alleged that the Minister’s actions were driven by a desire to secure political mileage rather than protect Ghana’s institutional advantages within both ECOWAS and the African Union (AU). “But for the Minister’s lack of understanding of the institutional processes of ECOWAS and the AU, and his grave appetite for political showmanship to please his master, Ghana would have secured both positions,” he said. He maintained that Ghana had…

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has seized an additional 1,070 Chanfang machines concealed in separate shipping containers at the Tema Port, officials announced on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The latest interception marks a significant escalation in the EPA’s crackdown on the importation of the controversial mining equipment, widely associated with galamsey (illegal small-scale mining) activities that have severely damaged Ghana’s water bodies and forests. EPA officials described the scale of the seizure as “alarming,” noting that the machines were reportedly destined for various mining districts across the country. The consignment was discovered hidden within multiple containers during routine inspections at the…

Ghanaian business mogul Ibrahim Mahama has acquired a brand-new Bombardier Global 6500 private jet, valued at approximately $70 million, further expanding his impressive collection of luxury assets. The ultra-long-range aircraft, customized in a sleek grey and white livery featuring his signature “Dzata” branding, was reportedly purchased in 2024, with delivery completed in February 2026. Exclusive videos published by The1957News on March 3, 2026, captured the jet’s arrival and Ibrahim Mahama disembarking at the Accra International Airport amid a ceremonial welcome. The Bombardier Global 6500 is renowned for its spacious, customizable interior, advanced cabin comfort, and capability for intercontinental travel, making…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Baba Jamal, has been elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso East in the by-election held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Baba Jamal secured a decisive victory, polling 10,884 votes to claim the seat vacated following the death of the incumbent MP, Mahama Naser Toure, in January 2026. According to official results declared by the Electoral Commission (EC), the NDC candidate garnered over 63% of the valid votes cast. His main rival, Yusif Ali Baba of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), received 4,009 votes, while independent candidate Mohammed Umar Sanda polled 1,885…

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has seized a massive consignment of undeclared Tramadol tablets at the Tema Port, leading to the arrest of nine public officers. The intercepted container contained 299 cartons of Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets, totalling 146,932,000 tablets in 250mg and 225mg strengths. The entire consignment weighed an estimated 34,847.2 kilogrammes. The nine individuals arrested and granted police enquiry bail include five officers from the Ghana Revenue Authority (Customs Division), one officer from the Narcotics Control Commission, one port security officer, one officer from the Energy Commission, and one from the Ghana Standards Authority. According…

The Accra High Court has dismissed two injunction applications seeking to block the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) from embossing and distributing vehicle number plates for 2026. The applications, filed on December 22, 2025, and January 5, 2026, were brought by 26 vehicle embossment companies and their parent association as part of a substantive suit challenging a contract awarded by the DVLA to another company for the embossment of the plates. The plaintiffs moved the applications in court on Tuesday, urging the court to restrain the DVLA and the awarded company from proceeding with embossment or distribution of the…

First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, has referred Minority Leader Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin to the Committee on Privileges and Immunities after the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, accused him of contempt over claims of corruption and irregularities in the ongoing recruitment into the country’s internal security services. The development followed heated exchanges in the House, triggered by statements the Minority Leader made during Friday’s State of the Nation Address. Afenyo-Markin had described the recruitment exercise as “scandalous,” with “corruption looming” and warning that “people will go to prison.” Rising on a point of order, Interior Minister…

The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has led members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament on a tour of cocoa-growing communities in the Eastern Region. The visit follows the government’s recent reduction in cocoa producer prices, a decision that has generated concern among farmers and attracted strong criticism from the Minority. Government officials have attributed the price adjustment to declining global cocoa prices, maintaining that the decision reflects prevailing international market conditions. However, Mr Annoh-Dompreh and his colleagues argue that the move places an undue burden on farmers who are already contending with rising input costs and economic hardship. During…

The Deputy National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Osman Ayariga, has expressed firm optimism that the party’s parliamentary candidate, Baba Jamal, will emerge victorious in the Ayawaso East by-election. Mr Ayariga projected that the NDC candidate would secure no less than 60 per cent of the total votes cast, irrespective of voter turnout. He indicated that the party’s internal assessments and ground operations pointed to a comfortable margin of victory. According to him, the NDC’s extensive grassroots mobilisation efforts and longstanding support base within the constituency have positioned…