Author: Political Desk

The National Ambulance Service has revealed that over 40 percent of its ambulances are currently grounded due to an aging fleet, raising serious concerns about the country’s emergency response capacity. In an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, February 23, 2026, the Clinical Auditor for the Southern Zone of the National Ambulance Service, Martin Ewuah Amoah, confirmed that out of 318 ambulance stations nationwide, only 191 vehicles are currently operational, leaving 127 out of service. He stressed that ambulances typically have a five-year operational lifespan, after which maintenance demands increase significantly. “We have 318 stations, but currently, we have…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the immediate closure of the Premium Passport Application Centres in Accra and Kumasi, effective February 20, 2026. In a public notice issued on Monday, February 23, 2026, the ministry informed the general public of the decision, which affects all premium passport services previously offered at these facilities in the two major cities. The statement explained that applicants with pending applications at the affected premium centres are advised to redirect their processes to the Regional Passport Application Centres for continued processing. Clients requiring assistance can contact the Passport Office Client Service Unit on 0302-754-200.…

Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has suspended two doctors and two nurses following their alleged failure to provide emergency treatment to a road accident victim. The victim later died of his injuries after being turned away from three hospitals while in an ambulance. In a press statement issued by the hospital on Monday, February 23, 2026, management revealed that it has constituted a committee to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and the unfortunate death of the hit-and-run victim. All personnel linked to the case have been directed to cooperate fully with the investigative…

President John Dramani Mahama has described smuggling, counterfeiting, and the rebagging of inferior products as acts of economic sabotage, vowing that his administration will treat such offences as serious economic crimes. The President issued the warning during a Presidential encounter with the private sector at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, on Monday, February 24, 2026, where he outlined tough measures to combat illicit trade and protect legitimate businesses. His comments follow the recent interception of 18 articulated trucks declared for transit to Niger, which were suspected of being part of a wider diversion scheme. Post-inspection checks by the Customs Division…

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched an investigation into an alleged corruption and tax evasion scheme involving the diversion of fifty 20-foot containers of palm oil, valued at GH₵25.8 million, into the local Ghanaian market. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the OSP revealed that the consignment was originally declared as goods in transit destined for Burkina Faso. However, it was unlawfully diverted and sold locally without the payment of applicable import duties and taxes. Preliminary findings from the probe indicate the possible involvement of some Customs officers from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA),…

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will soon hold Regional and District Accountability fora across the country to directly engage with Ghanaians and account for his administration’s actions. Speaking at the Presidential Dialogue with the Private Sector held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra on Monday, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that the initiative is designed to enhance transparency and make the government more responsive to the needs of the people. “They (Ghanaians) are after all, the reason why he’s in office,” the Minister stated, highlighting the President’s commitment to…

The Government of Ghana has officially reverted the name of the country’s main international airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Transport on Monday, the facility was previously known as Accra International Airport before its name was changed in 1969 to honour Lieutenant General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka. The Ministry indicated that it has been deemed appropriate to return the airport to its former and internationally recognised name. The statement assured the public that the name change will not affect airport operations, safety standards, or international travel arrangements. It further…

The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions has expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay in the payment of non-salary-related allowances to officers of the Ghana Prisons Service. In a statement dated February 23, the Caucus referenced a communiqué issued by the Prisons Administration on February 17, 2026, which confirmed that three quarters of Rent Allowance — covering the second to fourth quarters of 2025 — remain outstanding for eligible officers. Describing the situation as troubling, the Minority stressed that the Ghana Prisons Service remains a critical pillar of the country’s national security architecture and…

Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama was “very upset” after receiving a briefing on the recent seizure of articulated trucks suspected of being involved in a transit diversion and revenue leakage scheme at the country’s borders. The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) seized trucks identified as carrying transit goods from Akanu and destined for Niger via Kulungugu, following a major enforcement operation. The operation uncovered alleged breaches, including the movement of goods without the mandatory customs human escort, raising concerns about possible internal complicity. In an interview on the…

Joseph Akasake Abaa, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bongo in the Upper East Region, has passed away after a short illness. The cause of his death remains unknown at this time. Sources close to the family revealed that Mr. Abaa died on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Upper East Regional Hospital (also known as the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital) in Bolgatanga. Alhaji Tahiru Aberinga, the Bongo Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), confirmed the sad news in an interview, describing it as “shocking and unexpected.” Mr. Abaa was nominated as DCE by President John Dramani Mahama and…