Author: Political Desk

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has attributed the continued delay in opening the fully completed Weija Paediatric Hospital to procurement irregularities and unresolved contractual disputes with the contractor. The 120-bed facility, which was completed in early 2025, was expected to serve as a major referral centre for paediatric care in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality and surrounding communities, helping to reduce congestion at other health facilities and improve health outcomes for children. Residents on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, staged a protest at the hospital premises, demanding the immediate commissioning of the facility. In a statement issued in response to the protest, the…

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has re-arrested former National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) CEO, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, shortly after the Attorney-General withdrew all charges against them. The re-arrest occurred on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, moments after the prosecution formally discontinued the case at the High Court, effectively ending the proceedings. Lawyers for the accused have strongly criticised the development. Counsel for the second accused, Augustine Obuor, described the Attorney-General’s decision to withdraw the charges as an abuse of discretionary power, noting that the case had almost reached its conclusion. He…

 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed the arrest of seven individuals, including invigilators and teachers, for alleged involvement in examination malpractice during the ongoing 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, disclosed that the arrests were made across three regions — Central, Bono, and Ashanti. Three suspects were arrested in the Central Region, two in the Bono Region, and two in the Ashanti Region. According to Mr. Kapi, five of the suspects were caught with mobile phones in examination halls, which were allegedly used to photograph examination questions and circulate them on…

Doctors at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have called off their strike following a resolution with hospital management over tensions at the facility’s Central Laboratory. The Korle Bu Doctors Association (KODA) announced the suspension of the industrial action in a notice dated Monday, May 4, 2026. The decision comes just hours after the doctors had withdrawn all Out-Patient Department (OPD) services. According to KODA, the suspension follows a meeting with hospital management during which assurances were given to resolve the ongoing disagreements between Laboratory Physicians and Medical Laboratory Scientists. The Association noted that the intervention was necessary to enable laboratory…

Former Finance Minister and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has petitioned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over concerns arising from the Bank of Ghana’s audited 2025 financial statements, warning of what he describes as “material implications” for Ghana’s macroeconomic stability and fiscal outlook. In a letter to the IMF Ghana Mission Chief under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme in Washington, D.C., Dr Amin Adam said the Fund must pay closer attention to safeguarding gains made under the programme. He commended the IMF’s support but stressed that “greater attention is paid to safeguarding the durability…

The Ghana High Commission to the United Kingdom and Ireland has announced the Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026. The two-day economic forum is scheduled to take place at the historic Raffles London from June 1 to June 2, 2026, under the theme: “Restoring Investor Confidence to Unlock Opportunities and Shared Prosperity.” The summit is expected to bring together government officials, global institutional investors, captains of industry and development finance leaders to strengthen economic cooperation, forge strategic partnerships and unlock investment opportunities between Ghana and the United Kingdom. President John Dramani Mahama is expected to deliver the keynote address. Under his Reset…

GoldBod Jewellery Limited (GJL) has issued a call to ambitious individuals and organisations to partner with the company as sales agents, franchise owners, and strategic partners as part of its aggressive nationwide expansion drive. In a press release dated Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the company, which focuses on premium, authentically Ghanaian gold jewellery, said the initiative aims to make high-quality locally crafted jewellery more accessible across the country. “GoldBod Jewellery Limited (GJL) is calling on ambitious individuals and organisations to partner with the company as Sales Agents, Franchise Owners, and Strategic Partners,” the statement read. The company emphasised that the…

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has condemned instances of public nudity at the recently concluded Karnival Kingdom Festival, describing the event as an “eyesore” that denigrated national values and breached Ghanaian law. In a statement issued on Monday, May 4, 2026, and signed by the President of the Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, Bishop of Sunyani, the bishops expressed deep concern over the festival held from April 22 to 28, 2026, in Accra. The event, which featured Caribbean carnival elements including street parades, music, and cultural performances, drew widespread criticism after videos of participants in revealing attire circulated…

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted five of its personnel after they were captured in viral videos allegedly engaging in misconduct and bringing the Service into disrepute. One of the videos show the officers stopping illegal miners and allegedly demanding money instead of enforcing the law against illegal mining activities. In a statement issued by the Public Affairs Directorate on Monday, May 4, 2026, the Police Service said the five officers have been referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau for further investigation in line with internal disciplinary procedures. “The Ghana Police Service has interdicted five (5) personnel sighted in…

Parliament is set to resume sitting on Thursday, May 21, 2026, marking the commencement of the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. The announcement was made by the Office of the Speaker and signed by Speaker Alban Bagbin on Monday, May 4, 2026. According to the notice, the House will reconvene at 10:00 a.m. at Parliament House in Accra. The directive was issued in accordance with Order 58 of the Standing Orders of Parliament. Speaker Bagbin noted that the notice serves as official communication to all Members of Parliament and relevant stakeholders…