Author: Political Desk

 Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Alhaji Baba Jamal, has pledged GH¢5,000 to each trader affected by the recent fire outbreak at the Nima Market. The Ayawaso East MP made the announcement after visiting the scene of the fire to assess the extent of damage and offer support to the victims. Speaking to journalists, Baba Jamal expressed sympathy to the affected traders and announced his personal support to help them revive their businesses. “I want to send my heartfelt sympathies to the people who have lost their wares, and also to all the people who are in this market,” he…

Commissioner of the Rent Control Department, Frederick Opoku, has stated that landlords and property owners are not permitted to set rent prices at their own discretion. He emphasized that all rental properties must be properly assessed in accordance with the law before charges are determined. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Mr Opoku condemned what he described as increasing “lawlessness” in Ghana’s rental sector, where landlords reportedly fix rent prices without any regulatory oversight. “That’s where I’m talking about the lawlessness. The law says you assess. We will assess you,” he stated. However, Mr Opoku noted that investment in…

The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application by lawyers for Gifty Oware Aboagye Mensah seeking to halt proceedings in the ongoing National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal trial. The rejection came on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Criminal Division 4 of the High Court, where the trial was scheduled to hear evidence from the first prosecution witness. Defence counsel Gary Nimako Marfo urged the court to suspend proceedings because his client had filed an application at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of part of a 2018 practice direction issued by the Chief Justice. The challenge relates to…

Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has offered employment to Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah, a Ghanaian who recently returned from South Africa after being caught up in xenophobic attacks. Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Anani Quashie, disclosed this development while speaking on Joynews on Monday, May 10, 2026. Mr Asamoah returned to Ghana on May 5, 2026, following his appearance in a viral video linked to the recent xenophobic incidents in South Africa. According to the High Commissioner, the returnee has already begun the reintegration process. He said discussions were held with Mr Asamoah on how best to support him, leading to…

The Nkabom Collaborative has officially launched Cohort 2 of its Venture Quest Entrepreneurial Bootcamp at the University of Ghana, bringing together students and young innovators from multiple tertiary institutions. The programme held on Monday, May 11, 2026, forms part of a 10-year partnership aimed at transforming Ghana’s agrifood system through youth entrepreneurship and innovation. Representing the NEIP CEO, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Jean Selasie Ahiawordor commended the Nkabom Collaborative for creating a platform that combines academic structures with practical entrepreneurship training. She urged participants to focus on solving real problems in food processing, market access, agricultural waste reduction, and digital…

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Jean Selasie Ahiawordor, has described the launch of the Nkabom Venture Quest Entrepreneurial Bootcamp Cohort 2 as a strategic investment in Ghana’s future economy. Speaking at the official launch on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the University of Ghana, Ms. Ahiawordor, who represented NEIP CEO Eric Adjei, said the initiative goes beyond a typical bootcamp and represents a deliberate effort to strengthen youth entrepreneurship in the agrifood sector. She noted that while Ghana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is growing, the country still needs sustainable systems that can help startups…

The Abura Asebu Kwamankese Constituency Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Akwasi Attakora Asante, has defended the development record of President John Dramani Mahama and the Member of Parliament for the constituency, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, following criticisms made during the Minority Caucus’ recent cocoa tour in the area. According to Mr Asante, the claims that the Mahama administration and the constituency MP had failed to deliver development projects since assuming office were inaccurate and did not reflect the ongoing works across the constituency. He was reacting to remarks attributed to the Caretaker Chief of Essandokrom, Nana Essandoh, who…

A Police Inspector in the Ashanti Region has been interdicted and remanded into custody for his alleged involvement in the robbery of a mobile money vendor in Kumasi. According to a report by Asaase Radio, the suspect, Inspector Bright Appiah Dankwah, who was stationed at the Asuoyeboah Police Station, was arrested by the Ashanti Regional Anti-Robbery Unit in an intelligence-led operation. According to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, a search conducted at the officer’s residence led to the recovery of a Bruni Model 92 gas pistol, ammunition, and cash amounting to GH¢9,835. In a statement, the Regional Police Command said…

Three people have been confirmed dead and 20 others injured following a serious road crash involving two vehicles on the Kumasi–Accra Highway. The accident occurred near the Rider Iron and Steel Company at Odumasi-Ohene Nkwanta on the busy highway. It involved a Mitsubishi Outlander with registration number DV G8180, driven by Richmond Kuman, and a Benz Sprinter with registration number GE 6024-22, driven by a yet-to-be-identified person. Emergency responders retrieved the bodies of three deceased males from the scene and handed them over to the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) at Konongo. The 20 injured persons were rushed…

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured Ghanaians that the government has resolved feeding challenges under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme and made adequate financial provisions to ensure a steady supply of food for students. According to the Minister, a review of the Free SHS policy revealed critical challenges, particularly with food supply and student feeding, which had affected the smooth implementation of the programme. He noted that concrete measures have since been put in place to address these issues and guarantee uninterrupted academic activities in senior high schools. Haruna Iddrisu gave the assurance during the…