Author: Political Desk

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned the arrest of former Asokwa Member of Parliament and ex-Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, describing it as political persecution and a deliberate weaponisation of state institutions against political opponents. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and signed by Minority Leader Osahene Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the NPP Minority demanded that the Attorney-General and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) immediately provide the legal basis for Mr Jumah’s arrest and clarify the specific charges against him. Maxwell Kofi Jumah was arrested by EOCO operatives at his…

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has arrested Maxwell Kofi Jumah, the former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, over suspected financial irregularities during his tenure at the state-owned company. A source confirmed to Citi News that Mr Jumah was picked up at his residence in Accra on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The arrest comes days after EOCO operatives raided his private residence in Kumasi (Atonsu), although details of items retrieved during that operation have not been officially disclosed. According to individuals familiar with the probe, the investigation centres on possible breaches of public financial management protocols and…

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced plans to expose senior government officials allegedly involved in illegal small-scale mining, known locally as galamsey. Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, April 29, Aboagye claimed that individuals closely linked to the current administration are actively participating in the illicit trade, raising serious questions about political complicity in the destruction of Ghana’s water bodies. The NPP communicator, who also serves as a key figure in the Bawumia camp, said his decision to speak out is based on firsthand observations of widespread impunity in the sector. “There…

As part of the ongoing nationwide registration of small-scale and artisanal miners, the rCOMSDEP team deployed to the Northern Region has paid a courtesy call on Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John. The engagement formed part of a broader stakeholder outreach effort to ensure the effective rollout of the exercise across the region. The visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration between the rCOMSDEP team and regional authorities, as well as aligning on key strategies to support a smooth and coordinated implementation of the registration process. Officials highlighted the importance of local government support in reaching miners operating in remote and…

Researchers, policymakers, health experts, and development partners gathered at the Accra City Hotel on Monday, April 27, 2026, for the CREATE Programme Dissemination Conference to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across Africa. The event spotlighted the silent but rapid rise of NCDs, particularly cardiometabolic conditions, and reinforced the message that investing in healthcare is not merely a social expense but a critical economic necessity for the continent’s future. In her welcome address, Ms. Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, Administrator of MahamaCares (the Ghana Medical Trust Fund), stressed the need for a shift in approach to healthcare delivery. “The future…

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has suspended his planned two-day “Thank You Tour” of the North East Region due to heightened security concerns in the area. The decision follows a recent deadly attack on a military escort convoy in Binduri, linked to the ongoing volatile security situation in the Bawku area. A senior member of the North East Regional Security Council (REGSEC) confirmed the suspension to JoyNews, stating that the move was taken after consultations with security agencies over the deteriorating situation. The tour, which was scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 29,…

UMB Bank has introduced a new financial product, Legacy Care Plus, aimed at making estate planning more accessible and structured for Ghanaians. Described as the first solution of its kind in the Ghanaian market, Legacy Care Plus offers a legally backed framework that allows individuals to properly document and distribute their assets according to their wishes after death. The product seeks to address the widespread problem of people dying intestate, a situation that often leads to family disputes and prolonged legal battles over inheritance. Speaking at the launch, Edem Knight-Tay, Head of Corporate Banking at UMB Bank, explained that the…

The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Cyril Fayose, has defended the involvement of religious leaders in national conversations, stressing that the Church has a responsibility to speak on governance without being perceived as partisan. Speaking to Joynews on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Rev. Fayose stated that the Council remains deliberate in maintaining neutrality despite its significant influence in society. “The Christian Council member churches are careful to be non-partisan. They are non-partisan in their dealings with members of their congregations, because the members of our congregations belong to all the parties,” he said. His remarks come…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two persons in connection with the disappearance of a couple in Accra, as investigations intensify to determine their whereabouts. The missing persons, identified as Dr Jesse Amuah and his wife, Mrs Elizabeth Esi Amuah, were reported missing after they had not been seen or heard from since March 23, 2026. According to police, a complaint was lodged with the Missing Persons Unit on April 22, 2026. The complainant indicated that the couple’s residence was found locked, while their Nissan Sunny saloon car, with registration number GX 159-X, was not parked at the premises. Several…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has disclosed that the government has settled $29.5 million owed to contractors working on the Suame Road project. He made this known during an inspection tour of the project on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, noting that the move forms part of efforts to ensure the smooth continuation of ongoing road works across the country. According to the minister, the government remains committed to completing all inherited road projects and has taken steps to address outstanding financial obligations that have slowed progress. Mr Agbodza further revealed that an additional GH₵3 billion has…