Author: Political Desk

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.”…

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),…