Author: Political Desk

The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shaffic Suleman, has revealed that Ghana’s electricity demand is growing far beyond official projections, driven by improved economic stability and rising consumer confidence. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, February 25, he stated: “We are looking at an annual projection of 8 per cent per annum, but I can assure you that we are moving. We are moving far faster than that.” “We are now consuming more power beyond what has been projected,” he added. Dr Suleman explained that the stability and availability of power have encouraged…

A member of the legal team for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has dismissed media reports claiming a United States court heard and rejected a bail application for his client, insisting no such hearing occurred. Lawyer Frank Davies, speaking on Asaase Radio’s Big Bulletin on Wednesday, February 25, described circulating claims including that a Virginia court denied bail on medical grounds as inaccurate and misleading. “There was no hearing on February 19. Listen to me — there was no hearing,” Davies emphasised, noting that reports in sections of the media and on social platforms had misrepresented the court process. A…

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held high-level talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, focusing primarily on securing the release of two Ghanaian citizens detained as prisoners of war. In a post shared following the meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Ablakwa revealed that he was graciously hosted by President Zelenskyy earlier on Wednesday. The discussions centered on Ghana’s humanitarian appeal for the release of the two nationals, who were captured while reportedly fighting on the side of Russian forces in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. “Our bilateral talks explored how our two countries can effectively combat…

Dr Gideon Boako, the Tano North Member of Parliament and Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, has questioned the rationale behind the government’s decision to introduce the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP). He argues that it is simply a rebranded version of a policy initiated by the former Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia. His remarks followed the presentation of the new policy to Parliament on Wednesday by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson. Dr Forson described GANRAP as a strategic departure from what he called the “unsustainable” practice of borrowing to build foreign reserves, explaining that the…

Bekwai legislator and lawyer Ralph Poku-Adusei has been appointed to lead the defence of former National Service Authority (NSA) Director-General Osei-Assibey Antwi, who is standing trial for allegedly causing financial loss to the state. The switch was documented in a notice of change of solicitor lodged at the High Court on February 23, 2026, by Trent Legal Amansie Chambers under Poku-Adusei’s signature as head of chambers. It was copied to the previous legal team, the Attorney General, and the National Intelligence Bureau. Poku-Adusei has a reputation for handling notable criminal prosecutions and defences, including the case linked to the late…

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has unveiled the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), a strategic plan aimed at bolstering the country’s international reserves to 15 months of import cover by the end of 2028, describing it as an “economic war-chest” to shield Ghana from future shocks. Presenting the policy statement in Parliament on Wednesday, Dr. Forson highlighted Ghana’s remarkable macroeconomic recovery in 2025, following the 2022-2023 economic crisis. He noted that real GDP growth averaged 6.1 percent in the first three quarters of 2025, inflation dropped from 23.8 percent in 2024 to 3.8 percent in January 2026,…

The Gbese District Court in Accra has remanded Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, into police custody after denying him bail once again, as his extradition proceedings to the United States continue. The court, presided over on Wednesday, February 25, adjourned the matter to March 18, 2026, for further hearing. Abu Trica’s re-arrest by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) led to his appearance before the court. This follows his earlier discharge alongside co-accused by the same court in connection with local charges tied to a U.S. indictment. The U.S. authorities have accused Abu Trica and others of involvement in…

Business leaders and entrepreneurs from the Kwahu area have officially launched the Kwahu Business Advocacy Association (KBAA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry. The newly formed non-governmental and non-partisan organisation aims to unite and promote the interests of businesses across the Kwahu region. The inauguration and formal launch ceremony took place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Alisa Hotel in North Ridge, Accra, under the theme “A Collective Voice for Enterprise: Kwahu Advocacy in Policy and Trade.” The event brought together senior government officials, prominent business leaders, development partners, and traditional authorities. Key dignitaries…

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to immediately investigate widespread consumer complaints regarding the unusually rapid depletion of prepaid electricity credit. In a post on X, the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Richmond Rockson, confirmed that the sector Minister, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has taken serious note of the growing concerns being raised by customers nationwide. According to Rockson, the Minister has instructed ECG management to thoroughly probe the matter and submit a detailed report within seven days to inform appropriate follow-up actions. “The Minister of Energy and Green Transition Hon. Dr. John Abdulai…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging Ghanaians to exercise extreme caution when travelling to or residing in Mexico, following escalating security tensions in several parts of the country. In an advisory released to the media,  the Ministry highlighted a major security operation conducted by Mexican forces on February 22, 2026, which reportedly resulted in the death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The government stated that the incident has triggered coordinated retaliatory attacks by cartel elements across multiple Mexican states, significantly heightening…