Author: Political Desk

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…

The Upper West Regional Command of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted two Rhino Kia trucks loaded with unauthorized substances at Kaleo in the Nadowli District of the Upper West Region. In a Facebook post on Monday, February 23, NACOC disclosed that the cargo, which was heading to Burkina Faso, included 58 cartons of foreign cigarettes, 182 cartons of unapproved pharmaceutical products, and 40 drums of sodium cyanide. According to the Commission, officers received the information on Sunday, February 1, 2026, about the vehicles with registration numbers GS 5699-18 and GC 1871-11 transporting the unapproved cargo to Burkina Faso.…

The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into a violent incident that disrupted the District Schools Athletics Games in Agona Swedru, Central Region. The event, held on Tuesday, February 19, to promote sporting excellence among students, reportedly descended into chaos following a confrontation between participants from two schools. According to eyewitnesses, the incident escalated into a fight between students of Obrachire Senior High Technical School and Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS). During the altercation, a student from Obrachire was allegedly attacked by a group believed to be from SWESBUS. The victim was reportedly assaulted with sticks and stones before…

The Presidential Advisor on the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy, Goosie Tanoh, has explained that the initiative aims to encourage businesses to voluntarily increase production rather than forcing them to operate around the clock. Speaking on GBC, Mr. Tanoh stated that the government’s approach will focus on creating a stable economic environment to attract private sector investment and enable companies to expand their operations. He emphasised that productivity growth, improved industrial capacity, and a supportive investment regime are key to strengthening the policy. According to him, when an economy is already operating at full capacity, simply adding more shifts will not…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has cautioned that Ghana could face a generational education catastrophe if urgent steps are not taken to address mounting teacher shortages. Citing independent assessments, the group said projected learning losses could reach 64 per cent in arithmetic and 18 per cent in reading. It warned that the crisis could push more than 1.2 million children into learning poverty. “This is a looming generational tragedy that no responsible government should tolerate,” the conveners stressed. In its statement, CDM criticised the absence of a clear recruitment timeline following the reading of the 2026 Budget. It said…

A four-day engagement between the Government of Ghana and the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre has ended with a renewed commitment to advancing women and youth participation in politics and strengthening inclusive governance across West Africa. The programme, coordinated by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, concluded with a High-Level Regional Consultation and Advocacy Meeting that brought together ECOWAS representatives, government officials and key stakeholders to deliberate on practical steps to enhance democratic participation within the sub-region. Addressing the closing ceremony, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang urged leaders to intensify efforts to create meaningful political opportunities for women and…