Author: Political Desk

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has described key surveillance and warrant provisions in the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025 as “deeply troubling”, warning that they pose a serious risk to privacy rights and civil liberties. Contributing to the debate on the report of the Committee on Defence and Interior, the Minority raised strong objections to clauses that allow applications for the interception of communications to be made not only to a Superior Court judge but also to a senior police officer. The Caucus argued that administrative authorisation for such intrusive powers undermines the fundamental principle that only a court…

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, was involved in a road accident in the early hours of Thursday, February 19, 2026, while returning to Accra from Tamale. According to reports, the incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. at Pai-Katanga in the Oti Region. Sources close to the palace say the Ga Mantse had travelled to the Northern Region on a private visit at the invitation of the Yaa Naa. The visit was described as cordial and formed part of ongoing efforts by traditional leaders to strengthen unity and mutual respect among Ghana’s revered traditional institutions. On his return journey…

Ghana’s push to expand specialised healthcare infrastructure recorded further progress on Wednesday, February 18, as the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) provided an encouraging update on the ongoing construction of the new Cardiothoracic Centre at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi. In a post shared by the Fund, officials highlighted the remarkable pace of work since the sod-cutting ceremony took place in January 2026. “In January, we were here breaking ground at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. A month and two weeks later, the progress is evident,” the GMTF stated, pointing to visible advancement in foundational works at the…

The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has donated a substantial relief package to Denyaseman Catholic Senior High School following a devastating disaster that affected the school’s infrastructure. The donation, presented on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, included 100 bags of cement, 10 packets of roofing sheets, and GH¢5,000 in cash to support immediate recovery efforts. Accompanied by officials from the Bekwai Municipal Education Directorate, the MP visited the school to assess the damage firsthand and hand over the items to school authorities. He acknowledged the long-standing infrastructure challenges faced by the school since 2010 and reaffirmed his commitment to…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has assured the public that steps will be taken to strengthen security systems at health facilities following the theft of a baby from the Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra. “We are going to work with the Ministry of Health to ensure that the systems and structures we have in place are secure enough for patients and health workers,” she stated, emphasising the need for enhanced safeguards to prevent similar incidents in the future. The baby, who was reportedly stolen from the facility on February 18 in the Ablekuma South…

The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has revealed Ghana’s plan to produce between 200,000 and 300,000 metric tonnes of tomatoes within the next two to three years, particularly during the dry seasons, as part of efforts to reduce imports. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, John Dumelo explained that the country is boosting tomato production through irrigation, research, and direct support to farmers. According to the deputy minister, the government is providing direct support to selected farmers, including the installation of solar-powered boreholes and water pumps to enable irrigation on their…

A baby stolen from the Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra has been safely recovered and reunited with the mother following a swift and coordinated police operation. A female suspect is currently in custody at the Dansoman Police Station, assisting with ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The baby was reportedly stolen from the Mamprobi Polyclinic on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in the Ablekuma South constituency. Following a report lodged by the child’s relatives and hospital officials, the Ghana Police Service immediately launched a search operation. The successful recovery of the infant was facilitated through collaboration involving the police, community…

Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, who is on trial for allegedly causing financial loss of more than GH¢38 million to the state, has filed a motion seeking to stay proceedings in the case. When the matter was called before the High Court on Wednesday, February 18, her counsel, Gary Nimako Marfo, informed the trial judge of the application, which prays the court to halt further proceedings pending the determination of an appeal before the Court of Appeal. The appeal challenges an earlier directive by the trial High Court ordering the accused to file…

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended another suspect in connection with the killing of a police officer at Zebilla in the Upper East Region. In a statement dated February 17, 2026, the police indicated that the suspect, Abdul Iddrisu alias Baaluse, was arrested at his hideout in Polego, a suburb of Bolgatanga, during a joint intelligence-led operation. In an update on the case, the police recovered some items, including three mobile phones, which are currently being analysed as part of the ongoing investigations. Investigators have also linked the suspect to videos in which he is seen displaying weapons believed to…

The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has informed President John Dramani Mahama that the various petitions seeking the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, her two deputies, and the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, do not disclose any prima facie case to warrant further investigations or removal proceedings. A statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, explained that the Chief Justice reached the conclusion following a careful review of the petitions referred to him. According to the statement,…