Author: Political Desk

The Member of Parliament for Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira, Kofi Arko Nokoe, has cut the sod for the construction of a new entrance to the Axim Government Hospital as part of efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure in the constituency. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 3, Mr Nokoe described the project as a significant step towards enhancing the hospital’s environment and ensuring that patients, staff and visitors have access to a more dignified and welcoming facility. According to the MP, the construction of the entrance reflects his commitment to supporting the development of healthcare infrastructure and improving conditions at the hospital. He…

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has dismissed two car park workers at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) over allegations of extorting money from passengers. The move according to management forms part of the company’s efforts to curb misconduct and improve the experience of travellers using Ghana’s busiest international airport. The Managing Director of GACL, Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, disclosed this during a visit by Parliament’s Committee on Roads and Transportation to the airport on Tuesday. According to her, the two workers were dismissed after the company received multiple complaints from passengers and successfully identified those responsible. “Just about two…

The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) and its anchor partner, Touchstone Capital Partners, have reaffirmed their commitment to the development of Lot 1 of Ghana’s ambitious Petroleum Hub project, estimated to attract an investment of US$12 billion. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the two entities said they remain committed to advancing the project, which is expected to transform Ghana’s energy and industrial landscape while creating more than 780,000 jobs by 2036. The partners said their vision is to establish the Petroleum Hub as an integrated energy and industrial ecosystem that positions Ghana as a leading destination…

The RNAQ Foundation has marked the first anniversary of its flagship RNAQ Food Bank initiative after serving more than 3 million meals to vulnerable individuals and communities over 365 consecutive days. Launched as a three-branch pilot in Korle Gonno, Kasoa and Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region, the initiative has grown into a nationwide social support network aimed at providing consistent access to meals and addressing food insecurity. The initiative was founded by President of RNAQ Holdings and Founder of the RNAQ Foundation, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, based on his personal experiences growing up in Korle Gonno, where access to…

The Member of Parliament for Tano North and Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has questioned the government’s claims of building economic resilience, arguing that the completion of Ghana’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme has exposed underlying challenges. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 3, Dr Boako said the country’s economic situation remained fragile despite assurances from the government about recovery and stability. “The IMF programme is over. The economy is naked again. After all, the much talked about resilience by government was just a hoax,” he stated. The former aide to the former Vice…

Tahiru Iddisah Omega has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bole-Bamboi Constituency. In a statement issued on Sunday, 2 August 2026, Mr Omega said his decision was motivated by his commitment to the ideals of the party and his belief that effective communication remains critical to political organisation, mobilisation, and electoral success. Mr Omega, who highlighted his decade-long service to the NDC, said he has gained the necessary experience and networks to lead the Constituency Communications Bureau. He currently serves as Spokesperson to the Member of…

The Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Dr Yusif Sulemana, has expressed gratitude to supporters following his graduation with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration from NiBS University. In a Facebook post after the graduation ceremony over the weekend, Dr Sulemana thanked the many people who congratulated him and attended the event, describing the outpouring of support as overwhelming. “Thank you all for the massive show of love and support yesterday during my PhD graduation. I am eternally grateful. God bless you,” he wrote. Dr Sulemana received the doctorate during NiBS…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed a reduction of ₵2 in the price of diesel per litre as part of measures to cushion consumers and contain rising cost pressures. The directive, issued in line with a decision by Cabinet, will see the regulatory margin on diesel reduced by ₵2 per litre for a period of one month. According to a statement from the Presidency on Monday, August 3, 2026, the intervention is aimed at preventing transport fare increases, reducing inflationary pressures, and mitigating the impact of higher fuel prices on the cost of living. “This temporary intervention is intended to…

The High Court in Accra has granted an application by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to freeze the assets of Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a leading communication figure for the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The court order targets five bank accounts and four landed properties linked to the prominent politician, who served as the Director of Communications for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential campaign. This judicial directive effectively restricts any transactions involving these assets while state investigators dig deeper into the financial affairs of the respondent. The legal action is on the back of an ongoing investigation into the management…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has visited children injured in the Dzorwulu road accident and assured their families of the government’s support towards their recovery. The Minister visited some of the injured school children receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital following Thursday’s accident involving a school bus and a tipper truck on the Dzorwulu-Accra Mall stretch. She described the incident as heartbreaking and expressed sympathy to the affected children and their families. Dr Lartey assured the families that the government, particularly President John Dramani Mahama, remains committed to supporting the recovery…