Author: Political Desk

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has laid the Value for Money Office Bill before Parliament, describing it as a critical measure to tackle longstanding inefficiencies in Ghana’s public financial management system. Presenting the Bill on the floor of the House on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Dr. Forson explained that the proposed legislation seeks to institutionalise a robust “Value for Money” framework aimed at ensuring that every cedi spent by government delivers the maximum possible benefit to citizens in terms of economy, efficiency, effectiveness, equity, and sustainability. The Minister highlighted persistent challenges in public expenditure, including inflated contracts, abandoned projects,…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has interdicted five officers from its Customs Division with immediate effect following preliminary findings of procedural breaches linked to a transit cargo operation bound for Niger. In a press release issued on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the GRA said the interdiction comes after discrepancies were detected during an enforcement operation on February 18, 2026. The consignment in question was declared as transit cargo for onward movement to the landlocked country. According to the Authority, checks during the operation revealed inconsistencies in documentation and non-compliance with established transit procedures. While details on the specific nature or…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, on Tuesday, February 24, visited the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to witness the discharge of the rescued infant who had been receiving treatment at the facility’s Child Health Department. The baby, who was allegedly stolen from the Mamprobi Polyclinic and later rescued through a coordinated operation, had been under medical observation since the incident. Thanks to the swift intervention and professional care provided by health personnel, the child fully recovered and was discharged in good health. During her visit, the Minister expressed profound appreciation to the medical team for…

Alexander Akwasi Acquah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda, has accused the Birim Central Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Solomon Kusi Brako, of orchestrating the removal of billboards, including one promoting the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in what he describes as a politically motivated attack. Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Mr. Acquah described the actions as an abuse of power, especially in an NPP stronghold like Akyem Oda. He suggested that they form part of broader efforts to silence criticism of government policies. The MP explained that billboards owned by…

The Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has assured Ghanaians that the government is taking concrete steps to eradicate the persistent “no bed syndrome” in public hospitals, which has been blamed for preventable deaths in emergency situations. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, February 24, Dr Ayensu-Danquah outlined a comprehensive plan to revamp emergency services across the country, from Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds and polyclinics to major referral facilities. She emphasised that the overhaul would include staff retraining, equipment upgrades, improved ambulance services, and better coordination at all levels of healthcare delivery. “We are…

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, to summon the managements of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Police Hospital, and Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) before the Parliamentary Health Committee. This follows the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah, who reportedly died after being denied emergency medical care at the three facilities following a hit-and-run accident on February 6, 2026. Amissah, an employee of Promasidor Ghana Limited, sustained severe injuries in the incident at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Overpass in Accra. He was transported by ambulance but was allegedly turned away from the…

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says an estimated $35 million is required to fully restore the Birim River, which has been severely polluted by illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) activities. EPA Chief Executive Officer, Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, disclosed this figure while speaking to Citi News during a pilot demonstration of ionic nano copper technology at Kyebi-Adukrom in the Eastern Region on Tuesday. According to Prof. Klutse, the technology has shown visible improvements in treated sections of the river in a short time, but scaling it up to cover the entire length of the Birim River will require significant investment.…

The Criminal Court 1 of the High Court in Accra has sentenced Richard Appiah, the accused in the infamous Abesim murder case, to life imprisonment. The sentence was handed down following a unanimous guilty verdict by a seven-member jury, which found the former footballer guilty of murdering two boys in Abesim, Bono Region, in August 2021. Appiah, who previously played for Okumapem FC, was convicted of killing 12-year-old Louis Agyemang Jr. and 15-year-old Stephen Sarpong. The victims’ bodies were discovered in a locked room at his residence, one lying in the room and the other stored in a refrigerator. A…

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Chairman of the Committee for the Elevation of Districts and Municipalities, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has presented far-reaching recommendations to upgrade 33 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country. The proposals, submitted to the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs on Monday, February 24, 2026, include elevating 12 existing municipalities to metropolitan status, upgrading one district directly to metropolis, and converting 20 districts into municipalities. “The committee finds it necessary to upgrade 12 existing municipalities into metropolises and one district to be upgraded to a metropolis because…

The Director of Field Operations for the United Party, Hopeson Adorye, has alleged that the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is attempting to discredit the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking on the AM Show on JoyNews on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Mr Adorye accused the NPP Minority in Parliament of being “in deep waters” and desperately searching for a fabricated scandal to associate with the current administration. “NPP is in deep waters, fishing for a scandal to tag this government. That is all,” he said. “All they are doing is just fishing for a scandal that does not exist.”…