Author: Political Desk

A new technology-driven solution aimed at tackling Ghana’s persistent plastic waste and sanitation challenges was officially launched on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Accra. The Greengo-Hub Official Launch and Fundraising Event took place at Mamphey Hall, GIMPA GreenHill Campus, under the theme: “Powering the Circular Economy with Smart Technology – Incentivizing Segregation at Source.” The initiative, developed by HYVE Management Systems (HMS) in partnership with the Solid Waste Association of Ghana (SWAGH), introduces a mobile application that connects recyclable waste generators with collectors. Waste generators stand to earn cash tokens for properly segregating their recyclable waste. Speaking at the event,…

The President of the Chamber of Digital Assets & Blockchain Innovation (CDABI), Caleb Kwaku Afaglo, has called for a fundamental shift in how Ghanaians view waste and sanitation. Delivering a keynote address at the launch of Greengo-Hub on Thursday, May 7, 2026, Mr. Afaglo painted a vivid picture of Accra’s gutters after rains and challenged citizens to take responsibility. “After the rains, our gutters tell a similar and familiar story. They carry plastic bottles, Sasha bags, food wraps… A bag in the gutter is not the only sanitation issue. It is the question about who we are as Ghanaians,” he…

Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, has reaffirmed his commitment to education after donating mathematical sets to 3,255 candidates preparing to sit for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the constituency. The support initiative, according to the MP, forms part of efforts to equip students with the essential tools they need to approach the examinations with confidence and determination. During his interaction with the candidates, Mr Darko encouraged them to remain focused and give off their best during the examination period. He stressed that education continues to remain a top priority for him as the representative of…

Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Boakye Agyarko, has concluded his tour of the Ashanti Region with a strong appeal for reconciliation and unity within the party ahead of the 2028 general elections. During engagements on May 7, 2026, with constituency executives across several constituencies including Offinso North and South, Suame, Bantama, Manhyia North and South, Tafo Pankrono, Oforikrom and Kwadaso, Mr Agyarko stressed the importance of forgiveness and rebuilding trust among party faithful. According to him, the strength of the NPP depends on unity, inclusiveness and mutual respect, adding that no committed party member should feel sidelined…

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has declared that it did not receive any correspondence or proposal requesting approval for the organization of the Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra recently. In an official statement dated Thursday, May 7, and signed by the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Ministry stated that it did not endorse or authorize the staging of the event. The Ministry noted that it was unaware of the processes through which the festival was purportedly approved to take place in Ghana. The Ministry also acknowledged the importance of observing…

The Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (GTVET) Service has announced the commencement of its 2026 nationwide recruitment drive for teaching and non-teaching staff. The recruitment exercise follows formal clearance from the Ministry of Finance, paving the way for the Service to fill vacancies across various TVET institutions nationwide. Applications opened today, Friday, May 8, 2026. Interested applicants are required to meet basic eligibility criteria, including the completion of National Service (where applicable) and a willingness to work in any part of the country. The selection process will be competitive and conducted in collaboration with the Public Services Commission…

Former Minister of Health, Bernard Okoe Boye, has expressed alarm over the public handling of findings from the investigative report into the death of Engineer Charles Amissah. He has cautioned against drawing conclusions before the full document is thoroughly reviewed. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV on Thursday, May 7, Dr Okoe Boye emphasised the need for a measured and fair approach when discussing the findings, especially given the sensitivity of the matter and its potential implications for the individuals involved. “You should have an issue when a committee that is speaking to the whole country makes categorical…

 The Ghana Police Service has arrested one Opoku Emmanuel for allegedly threatening Police and Military personnel in a viral video circulating on social media. Opoku Emmanuel was arrested on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Jacobu in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region in a joint operation by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) and officers from the Jacobu Police Command. According to the Police, the suspect appeared in a masked video where he issued threats against security personnel. He allegedly warned officers not to attempt arresting armed robbers and further threatened to kill any…

Former Health Minister Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has challenged the Ministry of Health to provide concrete evidence to back allegations of procurement irregularities in the construction of the Weija Paediatric Hospital. According to Dr Okoe Boye, government officials cannot continue to make claims of procurement breaches without presenting documentary proof to support them. Speaking on Channel One TV on Thursday, May 7, the former minister questioned what he described as contradictions in the Ministry’s statements regarding the delayed operationalisation of the facility. He argued that claims of misprocurement are inconsistent with suggestions that the hospital could be commissioned within a…

 Ghana has moved up two places to become Africa’s eighth-largest economy in 2026, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook report released in April. The country’s nominal GDP expanded to an estimated $118.29 billion in 2026, up from $108.1 billion recorded in 2025. The strong performance was driven primarily by robust growth in the mining, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and financial services sectors. Mining, particularly gold production, remained a major pillar of the economy. Elevated global commodity prices boosted export revenues and supported foreign exchange inflows, helping to anchor overall economic growth. The ICT and…