Author: Political Desk

The government has announced plans to rename Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Ghana’s premier international gateway, back to Accra International Airport. Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, made the disclosure during a press briefing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026,ahead of the resumption of the Ninth Parliament. According to him, the Minister for Transport will soon lay a bill before Parliament to effect the name change. “We are changing the name of our airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. So a bill will be brought by the Minister for Transport for the name to be changed from Kotoka International…

Youth members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kpandai Constituency have taken to the streets in protest against a recent Supreme Court decision that overturned a Tamale High Court ruling annulling the parliamentary election victory of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Matthew Nyindam. The demonstrators, expressing growing frustration and anger, described the apex court’s judgment as a betrayal of the people’s will and a setback to democracy in the constituency. They marched through the main streets of Kpandai, chanting slogans such as “No Nsala, no NDC in Kpandai,” while calling on the party’s national leadership to take immediate…

A 32-year-old man, Mayemoh Gyangamo, is demanding a refund of GH¢70,000 from his former girlfriend after a DNA test allegedly proved he is not the biological father of her daughter, Patricia Donkor. The case came to light during an appearance on Oyerepa Afutuo, a popular programme on Oyerepa FM, where Gyangamo narrated his ordeal and financial investments in the relationship following the pregnancy. According to Gyangamo, Maakua, a native of Asante Bekwai, became pregnant, prompting him to make substantial payments and contributions as demanded by her family. He claimed her family initially collected an upfront amount of GH¢7,500 from him,…

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has sanctioned a new wave of senior-level reassignments within the Ghana Police Service, with the changes taking effect immediately. The redeployments are intended to boost efficiency, reinforce leadership structures and enhance overall operational effectiveness across the Service. The reshuffle involves Directors-General, Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCOPs) and regional commanders, and is part of efforts to strengthen policing operations and improve service delivery throughout the country. Under the new arrangement: COP Dr Sayibu Pabi Gariba moves from Director-General in charge of Technology to head the National Administration and Professional Development (NAPD) directorate. COP Iddi…

Parliament will resume sittings today, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, marking the commencement of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic at Parliament House in Accra. The will House officially reconvene at 12:00 noon, bringing an end to the recess that followed the conclusion of the First Session in December 2025. This resumption signals the return of Members of Parliament (MPs) to full legislative duties after the holiday break. The reconvening was announced by Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, in accordance with Article 112(1) of the 1992 Constitution. An official Constitutional Instrument, dated…

The Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to resist any attempts by aspiring party officials to leverage his name or position to advance their bids for various internal party positions. In a Facebook post on Monday, February 2, the NPP lawmaker appealed to Dr Bawumia and cautioned against allowing potential contestants to use his stature as the party’s presidential candidate to gain unfair advantage in upcoming party elections. “Your Excellency, please do not allow any of the potential contestants seeking for the various offices within the…

President John Dramani Mahama has been ranked 5th on Devex’s prestigious list of the most powerful global figures in development and changemaking for 2026, a recognition that underscores his growing influence in reshaping international development discourse. The respected international development publication, Devex, highlighted President Mahama’s leadership in advancing the “Accra Reset” agenda as a key factor in his high placement on the Power 50 list. The ranking places the Ghanaian leader among a select group of individuals driving transformative change amid major shifts in global aid, financing, and cooperation. President Mahama, who assumed office in January 2025 for his second…

 The Ashanti Region recorded a total of 132 fire incidents in January 2026, representing a notable decrease from the 187 cases reported during the same period in 2025. Ashanti Regional Fire Command Public Relations Officer, DO III Peter Addai, disclosed this to Citi News on Monday, February 2. While acknowledging that some high-profile fires this year caused significant damage to markets, shops, and other properties — raising public concern — he emphasised that the overall reduction in incidents points to improved fire prevention and response efforts by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the region. “We have been able…

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has pledged the full loyalty and commitment of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary caucus to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia following his resounding victory in the party’s presidential primaries. The Effutu MP made the declaration during a courtesy call on Dr Bawumia at his residence, where the caucus formally congratulated the flagbearer and reaffirmed their support ahead of the 2028 general elections. “Our commitment as a caucus is to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of our party,” Mr Afenyo-Markin stated emphatically. He explained that the visit was specifically to extend congratulations to Dr Bawumia on his victory…

The Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana, Nana Appiah Mensah, popularly known as NAM1, has told an Accra High Court that his company, A2, operated with valid licences from relevant authorities, contrary to prosecution claims that he sold gold without authorisation. NAM1, who is facing 39 charges including selling gold without a licence, fraudulent breach of trust, defrauding by false pretences, and money laundering, made the assertion during cross-examination on Monday. He insisted that A2 was duly incorporated and licensed to engage in gold mining, gold purchasing, value addition, export, and related activities. Responding to questions from the prosecution, NAM1…