Author: Political Desk

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has given traders operating on the streets of Lapaz a seven-day ultimatum to vacate the area or face full enforcement action. The directive was issued on Thursday, May 7, during a high-level visit to the area by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, the Mayor of Accra, Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey, and the Municipal Chief Executive of the Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly, Christian Tetteh Badger, among other officials. The visit forms part of intensified efforts to decongest Lapaz and restore order in the busy commercial area. As part of the exercise, authorities have made…

Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has warned journalists and media organisations against sacrificing credibility for sensational headlines. Speaking at the British High Commission residence during an event to mark World Press Freedom Day, the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese MP stressed that the media must protect public trust at all costs. He cautioned that misinformation now poses a major threat to Ghana’s democracy and national stability. Mr Kwakye Ofosu addressed journalists, diplomats and other media stakeholders, emphasising that press freedom is essential to democratic sustainability. “A government that fears questions has already lost its confidence, and a society that silences journalists has already begun…

Police in the Agona Swedru District have arrested six men for allegedly impersonating National Security operatives and invading a manufacturing company in the Central Region. The suspects stormed S.I Jun Manufacturing Company Limited at Agona Akwakwa near Mankrong Nkwanta on Tuesday, May 6, 2026, around 12:00 p.m., prompting a distress call to the police. According to a police statement issued on Thursday, the men arrived in a Toyota Land Cruiser with registration number GW 8887-V. They were dressed in various uniforms — three in Ghana Immigration Service camouflage, one in military uniform, and two in plain clothes (mufti). The suspects…

Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has hit back at former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, describing his criticism of the withdrawal of criminal charges against the former Chief Executive of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) as misplaced. Mr Dame, who is representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, had described the Attorney General’s decision to discontinue the case as an “abuse of legal process.” The charges against Aludiba and his wife were formally withdrawn in court on Monday, May 5, 2026, after investigators uncovered fresh evidence in the matter. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Dr Srem-Sai defended…

The Minority in Parliament has expressed discomfort over what it describes as the celebration of the Bank of Ghana’s financial challenges, insisting that its focus remains on protecting and promoting economic stability. Speaking on The Point of View on Wednesday, May 6, the Member of Parliament for Tano North and a member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, said the concerns raised are motivated by national interest rather than political point-scoring. “We are not gloating over anything, but we all want the best for the country. We understand the central bank to be that thick wall that the government…

Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has warned that the spread of disinformation and fake news poses a serious threat to Ghana’s democracy, national security, and public health. Speaking at an event hosted at the residence of the British High Commissioner to mark World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Mr Kwakye Ofosu described the situation as an “information integrity” crisis driven by fake news, manipulated content, and politically motivated misinformation. “We now live in an age where a single falsehood can travel around the world in seconds while the truth is still putting on its shoes,” he said.…

The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, has revealed that Ghana requires an estimated $22.6 billion to effectively address its climate change challenges and build resilience across the country. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the minister highlighted the huge financial burden posed by climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, stressing that the country cannot mobilise such resources on its own. Mr Issifu noted that the government is therefore placing strong emphasis on international partnerships and climate financing to support its environmental and sustainability agenda. “We cannot do it alone. Ghana requires…

Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has raised concerns about what he describes as troubling developments in the conduct of criminal prosecutions and law enforcement processes in Ghana. Speaking on Joy News, Mr Dame condemned the manner in which some prosecutions are handled, noting that individuals are sometimes exposed to public humiliation and reputational damage before the state is able to establish sufficient evidence against them. He expressed serious concerns about fairness and the protection of individual rights in the case involving former NAFCO CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan and other accused persons. “After bastardising them in the eyes of the public,…

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has toured clam fishing communities along the Lower Volta ahead of the launch of Ghana’s first Inland Fisheries Management Plan. The visit took the minister to communities including Ada Kponkpo Kpanya and Ageke-Tsatsu Kope, where clam fisheries remain a major source of livelihood and economic activity. The forthcoming management plan is expected to introduce measures aimed at protecting and sustaining inland fishery resources, particularly clam habitats that support hundreds of families in the area. In Ada alone, clam fishing directly employs about 500 people, while an estimated 700 others depend indirectly…

The Government of Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union (AU) to place the issue of xenophobic attacks against African nationals in South Africa on the agenda of the Eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting scheduled for June 24 to 27, 2026, in El Alamein, Egypt. In a diplomatic communication addressed to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Ghana described the matter as one of “urgent continental interest” requiring collective African action. The letter, signed by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, expressed deep concern over the recurrence of xenophobic incidents in South Africa, which it said had led…