Author: Political Desk

A six-year-old girl has died following a road crash involving a tipper truck and a school bus at Airport Junction on the Accra Mall-Dzorwulu stretch in Accra. The child, who sustained severe injuries in the crash, reportedly passed away at about 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, while receiving treatment at the Police Hospital. The accident occurred at about 2:00 p.m. when a tipper truck with registration number GN 9673-25 crashed into a school bus reportedly belonging to Ask God Preparatory School in Ashaiman. Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADO I) King Alex Nartey of the Ghana National Fire Service…

The Attorney-General had raised concerns that key exhibits presented by the prosecution during the trial of former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, were missing from the record of appeal before the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged her. In written submissions filed on April 1, 2026, the Attorney-General’s Department informed the appellate court that the record before it did not contain any of the exhibits tendered by the prosecution during the original trial. The State indicated that the documents available in the record were only some of the materials disclosed to the defence before the commencement of…

Former Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, has criticised the government’s proposed modalities for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), describing the arrangement as inconsistent with calls for a non-partisan local governance system. In a Facebook post on Friday, Mr Korsah said the decision for political authorities to nominate five persons, from whom three would be shortlisted for an election, was disappointing and did not represent the kind of independent local-level elections many Ghanaians had anticipated. He argued that the proposed process would maintain the influence of political parties in the…

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has received the endorsement of executives from all 11 constituencies in the Upper West Region as he seeks re-election to retain his position within the party. In a Facebook post on Friday, Mr Kodua expressed appreciation to the regional party executives, Council of Elders and Patrons for what he described as their confidence in his leadership and contributions towards strengthening the party’s structures. He said the endorsement represented more than personal support, describing it as a vote for continuity, stability and victory for the NPP. According to him,…

The West Africa Programme Director of International Justice Mission (IJM), Anita Budu, has highlighted the role of The1957News in the recent rescue of 18 Nigerian victims of human trafficking, describing the operation as a practical example of how collaboration between the media and law enforcement can strengthen Ghana’s fight against human trafficking. Speaking at the commemoration of the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in Accra on Thursday, July 30, Budu said the rescue illustrates why journalists and bloggers should be recognised not only as storytellers but also as critical partners in prevention, public awareness and victim identification. Her…

Strengthening partnerships remains critical to protecting victims and combating human trafficking in Ghana, the West Africa Programme Director of International Justice Mission (IJM), Anita Budu, has said as the country marks two decades since the passage of the Human Trafficking Act, 2005 (Act 694). Speaking at the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons commemorative event in Accra on Thursday, July 30, Budu said Ghana’s experience over the past 20 years demonstrates that the success of efforts to prevent trafficking, protect victims and prosecute offenders depends largely on effective collaboration among state institutions, civil society organisations, communities, the media and…

The Commercial Division of the Accra High Court has quashed its earlier orders authorising the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) to wind up and liquidate fintech firm Zeepay Ghana Limited, with the company’s lawyer describing the court’s decision as a complete reversal of the earlier proceedings. The ruling, delivered by Justice Samuel Faraday Johnson on Wednesday, July 30, 2026, held that the court lacked jurisdiction to make the liquidation orders because the ORC commenced the action through an Original Motion instead of a Petition, the procedure required under Ghana’s company laws. Speaking to the media after the ruling,…

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has announced that it will hold the National Youth Clean-Up Exercise Festival simultaneously in all district capitals across Ghana on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The nationwide exercise is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. and forms part of the Authority’s efforts to promote environmental cleanliness, civic responsibility and active youth participation in national development. Chief Executive Officer of the NYA, Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has urged all Ghanaians, particularly young people, to take part in the exercise and contribute to creating cleaner and healthier communities across the country. The NYA said the clean-up exercise reflects its…

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has dismissed claims that the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) is being sold, assuring workers that Government has no such intention. He made the disclosure when he met with management and staff at VALCO’s Conference Room on 30th July, 2026 following the demonstration of some staff about the purported sale of VALCO. The Minister said Cabinet had only approved the search for a strategic investor to provide the capital needed to revive the struggling company. He revealed that more than US$700 million is required to modernise the plant and restore it…

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has received commendation from Parliament’s Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions Committee for its strong performance and progress in implementing programmes to create jobs for young Ghanaians. The commendation followed the Agency’s presentation of its Mid-Year Performance Review before the Committee, where officials outlined achievements recorded during the first half of the year and the impact of its employment initiatives across the country. Members of the Committee praised the Agency for its effective use of available resources and the significant strides made in expanding employment opportunities for the youth. They acknowledged YEA’s efforts to roll out…