Author: Political Desk

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has called for greater inclusion of young people in decision-making processes, insisting that the youth must be given a direct voice in shaping policies that affect their lives. Speaking at the National Youth Parliament Mock Sitting, Mr Ayariga said young people had for too long been the subject of discussions on issues such as unemployment, education, skills development, entrepreneurship and governance without being adequately represented in the rooms where decisions were made. He said young people were not “citizens-in-waiting” but active participants in Ghana’s development who already…

The Accra High Court has dismissed an application by former Signals Bureau Director-General Kwadwo Adu Boahene seeking to adjourn his trial pending the Supreme Court’s determination of a review application filed by Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah over the continuation of selected criminal trials during the legal vacation. Counsel for Mr Adu Boahene, Samuel Atta Akyea, had asked the court to adjourn the proceedings until September 2, 2026, when a three-member panel of the Supreme Court is expected to hear Mr Oppong Nkrumah’s review application. Mr Atta Akyea argued that the outcome of the Supreme Court application could have a…

Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has returned to the Supreme Court seeking a reversal of a decision by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, who dismissed his application for an interlocutory injunction over the conduct of criminal trials during the ongoing legal vacation. Justice Pwamang, sitting as a single Justice of the Supreme Court, dismissed the injunction application on August 21, 2026. Oppong Nkrumah is now asking a three-member panel of the Supreme Court to overturn the decision and grant the injunction he previously sought. The application forms part of his substantive constitutional challenge to administrative directives issued by…

Outgoing Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has cautioned politicians against using Parliament as a platform to intimidate law enforcement agencies or interfere with investigations into alleged criminal conduct. Mr Ayariga said holding political office should not place anyone above the law, stressing that Parliament’s role in passing laws must be matched by respect for the institutions responsible for enforcing them. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Monday, August 24, 2026, he said politicians should allow law enforcement agencies to carry out their duties without attempting to give investigations a political interpretation. “Crime is crime. We believe that we…

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has indicated his willingness to submit himself to any investigation into allegations of extortion against him. His comments come amid allegations of extortion and similar conduct levelled against him by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi. During Parliament’s emergency recall sitting on Monday, August 24, 2026, Afenyo-Markin stated that he was fully prepared to cooperate with any investigation if the allegations were formally reported to the appropriate authorities. He challenged those who have accused him of extortion to report the matter to the Police, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP),…

Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, is scheduled to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27, 2026, for the consideration of his nomination as Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The Appointments Committee, in a letter signed by the Principal Assistant Clerk and Clerk to the Committee, Eunice K. Abeka, invited Mr Ayariga to appear before the Committee at 9:00 a.m. at Committee Rooms 1 and 2 of the Administration Block of Parliament House in Accra. “The Appointments Committee extends its warmest congratulations to you on your nomination as Minister Designate…

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has commissioned an ultra-modern office facility for the Minerals Commission in Kumasi, marking an important step towards strengthening the country’s mining regulatory institutions and improving service delivery within the sector. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on behalf of the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Deputy Minister, Hon. Yusif Sulemana, described the new facility as more than just an office building, stressing that it represents a significant investment in the institutional infrastructure required to regulate, manage and develop Ghana’s mineral resources effectively. The Deputy…

Authored by Perez Erzoah-Kwaw When President John Dramani Mahama announced his disciples for the second chapter of his national mission, he sent them out with a clear and compelling charge: go into the country and reset every aspect of it. At the time, the weight of that message could hardly be overstated. Ghana stood on the brink of economic dystopia, teetering on the edge of irreversible collapse. A decisive reversal of the downward spiral was more than urgent. While every appointment by the President carries weight within the broader architecture of governance, some roles sit at the strategic heart of…

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia North and former Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Akwasi Konadu, has called on the government to urgently review the Blue Water Guards programme following allegations of bribery and impersonation involving nine of its members. In a press statement published on his social media pages, Mr Konadu said the arrests at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region should serve as a wake-up call for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and the government. According to him, a programme established to provide community-based intelligence and support…

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia North and former Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Akwasi Konadu, has criticised the government’s Blue Water Guards programme, describing it as a failed initiative that is negatively affecting the fight against illegal mining. In a press statement posted on his social media pages, Mr Konadu said the arrest of nine Blue Water Guards at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region over allegations of bribery and impersonating personnel of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) should not be treated as an isolated disciplinary matter. He argued that the development raised broader questions…