Author: Political Desk

Former Chief Executive Officer of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, has been rushed to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and is yet to meet the conditions of a GH¢55 million bail granted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). According to the New Patriotic Party’s Ashanti Regional Communications Director, Paul Yandoh, efforts to secure Jumah’s release are ongoing but have been delayed due to his current health condition. Speaking to Citi News on Monday, May 4, 2026, Mr Yandoh disclosed that Jumah’s deteriorating health required urgent medical attention at Korle Bu,…

The Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) has arrested four individuals linked to Power Distribution Services (PDS) as part of ongoing investigations into the suspected transfer of large sums of money believed to belong to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The suspects identified as Philip Ayensu, Viraj Phat, Sophia Korkor, and Justice Menka-Premoh are said to have been picked up last week and have since been granted bail pending further investigations. This was disclosed in an update shared on Monday, May 4, 2026, by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. “The quartet have since…

Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to urgently review the transportation and distribution system for BECE question papers to prevent delays at examination centres nationwide. The directive comes after question papers arrived late at the Boako examination centre on Monday, May 4, 2026, disrupting the timely start of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). A total of 273 candidates from nine schools were affected at the centre. By the time the Minister visited the centre, answer booklets had already been distributed to candidates, but they were still waiting for the question papers while other centres…

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman, has extended best wishes to all candidates writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). In a statement issued by her office on Monday, May 4, 2026, the Vice President expressed confidence that the candidates will deliver their best performance following years of preparation, discipline and hard work. “Her Excellency the Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman, on behalf of Government, extends best wishes to all students writing the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) this week,” the statement said. Prof. Opoku Agyeman encouraged the students to approach the examination with confidence, honesty…

The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku Adusei, has strongly criticised the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) reported financial loss for 2025, describing the central bank’s accounting approach as “misleading” and warning that the country stands to suffer greatly if the situation is not addressed. According to the Bekwai MP, the BoG’s declared loss of GH¢15.6 billion significantly understates the true financial position of the bank. He insisted that a proper assessment of the figures puts the actual loss at approximately GH¢44 billion. Speaking in an interview on May 3, 2026, the MP described the BoG’s reporting as a “bad…

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has criticised the government over the resurgence of “dumsor”, saying the frequent power outages are severely affecting businesses across the country. Speaking at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Mid-West Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sunyani, Dr Bawumia noted that many Ghanaians had asked him to deliver a strong message to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration regarding the impact of the power crisis. He said repeated power interruptions are disrupting business operations, creating uncertainty and inflicting heavy financial losses on entrepreneurs. The former Vice President also touched…

Doctors at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital have begun an industrial action, withdrawing their services over serious concerns about patient safety and professional standards. In a statement issued by the Korle-Bu Doctors Association (KODA), the group confirmed that the action took effect from Saturday, May 2, 2026. The association noted that the decision was not taken lightly but had become necessary due to prevailing conditions at the hospital. “KODA does not take this step lightly. It is taken in the interest of patient safety, professional integrity, and the long-term effectiveness of this institution,” the statement said. The doctors are therefore calling…

**Edited Version:** **** The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a major transformer upgrade at the Kumasi Ridge Substation as part of efforts to improve power supply and enhance service reliability in the area. ECG stated that the project forms part of the government’s Transformer Replacement and Upgrade Programme, which aims to strengthen electricity infrastructure and reduce pressure on the distribution network. The exercise is scheduled to run from Wednesday, May 6, to Saturday, May 9, 2026. According to ECG, the upgrade follows similar completed projects at Adenta Primary Substation, Nmai Dzorm Primary Substation, Lashibi Primary Substation, and Teshie-Nungua…

The Southern Sector Sales Lead of Promasidor Ghana Limited, Patrick Osei Oware, popularly known as “Pomo,” has died in a tragic road accident on the Koforidua–Tafo Highway in the Eastern Region. The incident occurred at Suhyen on Saturday, May 2, 2026. According to an on-scene report by The1957News, eyewitnesses indicated that Mr Oware was driving towards Koforidua at high speed when a Hyundai H100, attempting to overtake a motorcycle, veered into his lane. In an effort to avoid a head-on collision, his vehicle (a white Kia sedan) swerved off the road and crashed into a tree, killing him instantly at…

The Minority in Parliament has disputed the Bank of Ghana’s reported operating loss of GH¢15.6 billion for the 2025 financial year, insisting the actual loss is significantly higher. While commending the central bank for the transparency in its public disclosure, the Minority argued that the true operating loss for 2025 stands at GH¢34.9 billion. When proceeds from gold sales are factored in, the total comprehensive loss rises to approximately GH¢44 billion. The 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements, which showed a deepening deficit from GH¢9.48 billion in 2024, mark the Bank of Ghana’s fourth consecutive year of losses. The bank…