Author: Political Desk

The Ministry of the Interior has announced that Friday, January 9, 2026, will be observed as a public holiday in lieu of Constitution Day. Constitution Day, a statutory public holiday marking the coming into force of the 1992 Constitution and the birth of the Fourth Republic on January 7, 1993, falls on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. However, His Excellency the President, by Executive Instrument (E.I.) and in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601), as amended, has declared Friday, January 9, 2026, as the day to observe the holiday nationwide. The announcement was…

Two suspected armed robbers were fatally shot by police in a fierce exchange of gunfire near Manso Antoakrom in the Ashanti Region on December 31, 2025. The operation, led by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command, was triggered by intelligence indicating that a gang of robbers had assembled along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta stretch to target commuters. Upon arriving at the scene, police officers were met with gunfire from the suspects, who attempted to flee. The officers returned fire, hitting two of the robbers. The injured suspects were rushed to the Bekwai Government Hospital but were pronounced dead on arrival. Two…

The Adenta Circuit Court has remanded Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, into police custody for two weeks and ordered a psychiatric evaluation. This follows his appearance in court on January 2, 2026, where he faced charges related to causing fear and panic through false publications. Ebo Noah, a self-proclaimed prophet, gained widespread attention after prophesying a world-ending flood on December 25, 2025. He claimed divine revelation instructed him to build an ark to save believers, sharing videos online that went viral. When the predicted disaster did not occur, he later stated that his prayers and intercession had led…

Businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo has constructed and handed over an eight-bed facility to the Ghana Police Hospital to provide dedicated care for vulnerable individuals brought to the hospital without identifiable relatives, otherwise known as “unknown patients”. The facility was inaugurated on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in response to an appeal by the Ghana Police Service for support in managing the growing burden of caring for these patients, who are often destitute, mentally ill, or victims of road accidents. Established in 1976, the Ghana Police Hospital has a mandate to provide healthcare not only to police personnel and their…

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to reject divisive politics and embrace unity in nation-building, warning that growing political polarisation threatens the country’s social cohesion and democratic culture. Delivering his New Year address, the President emphasised that partisan divisions should not overshadow the shared identity of the nation. “There is no NPP Ghana. There is no CPP Ghana or NDC Ghana. There is only one Ghana,” he declared. President Mahama highlighted how political mistrust between supporters of different parties is increasingly undermining national unity, distracting from pressing challenges such as unemployment, infrastructure deficits, and access to healthcare. He…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects linked to a series of robberies that have been terrorising residents in Afienya and surrounding communities in the Greater Accra Region. The suspects, identified as Seth Noi Tetteh (also known as “Wonder”), Selasie Emmanuel, and Sulemana Osman, were apprehended on December 24 and 26, 2025, according to a statement posted on the police’s official Facebook page. Seth Noi Tetteh was first arrested at the Atadeka Police Station for his alleged involvement in multiple robbery incidents. During interrogation, he confessed to participating in robberies across several areas, including Afienya, Atadeka, Apollonia, Spintex Road,…

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of actively working to block his bid to become the NPP’s presidential candidate. Speaking to supporters in the Okaikwei South Constituency, Dr. Bawumia claimed the NDC’s resentment towards him stems from his pivotal role in the NPP’s victory during the fiercely contested 2016 elections. “The 2016 campaign was a heated one, and that is why the NDC does not like me,” he told the enthusiastic crowd, noting that the opposition frequently resorts to insults whenever his name is mentioned.…

Attorney General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Issues Order to End Criminal Proceedings Against Ghanaian Businessman Sir Samuel Esson Jonah and Three Others The Attorney General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has issued an order to terminate criminal proceedings against Ghanaian businessman Sir Samuel Esson Jonah and three others. This follows the conclusion of an investigation that found no prima facie case established against Sir Jonah, owner of real estate company Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited; Kojo Ansah Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of Jonah Capital; Victor Quainoo; and Abu Arome for alleged forgery, fraudulent activities, and other related criminal…

Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traoré has been fined $10,000 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for offensive remarks made against Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea following the Stallions’ 1-0 defeat to Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Sunderland forward appeared before CAF’s disciplinary committee, where his post-match comments were deemed to breach conduct standards expected of a national team captain during a major tournament. Traoré had publicly criticised Laryea’s handling of key decisions in the Group E match, including a first-half penalty awarded to Algeria and an early incident he believed should have been reviewed by…

By Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Minister for Education The year 2025 will be remembered as a defining period for Ghana’s education sector, a year marked by difficult choices, honest national reflection, and the beginning of a deliberate reset under President John Dramani Mahama. When President Mahama and his Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, assumed office, they inherited an education system burdened by deep structural challenges. Years of accumulated debt, weak investment in basic education, unpaid statutory obligations, stalled infrastructure projects, and unresolved teacher welfare issues had significantly constrained service delivery and threatened the quality and sustainability of…