Author: Political Desk

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that two generation units affected by the recent fire at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCO) Akosombo Substation have been successfully restored, with repair works still ongoing on the remaining units. The fire outbreak severely damaged the substation’s control room, leading to disruptions in electricity transmission and evacuation capacity, which contributed to concerns over erratic power supply in parts of the country. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, April 27, Jinapor provided an update on efforts to stabilise the national grid. “Through emergency technical interventions, the…

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that approximately 200 transformers have been installed across the country this month as part of a major nationwide programme to upgrade and replace ageing units in Ghana’s power distribution network. Addressing the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, April 27, Jinapor stated that the initiative aims to improve voltage stability and deliver a more reliable electricity supply to consumers amid rising demand. He explained that the new transformers are of higher capacity, shifting from the commonly used 20 KVA units to more robust 30 KVA and above systems.…

President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday praised his Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, describing him as a loyal, kind and humble aide whose public service has left an indelible mark on Ghana’s leadership and governance. The President made the remarks during a thanksgiving service to mark Mr Debrah’s 60th birthday at the Pentecost International Worship Centre in Accra. The colourful event was attended by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, senior government officials, members of the clergy, family and well-wishers. Reflecting on his long association with Mr Debrah, President Mahama said he first noticed his qualities when he served as Eastern…

Engineers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region risked their lives to restore power supply after a nest of pythons took over a transformer substation at Ahodwo in Kumasi. The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 24, 2026, when residents along the Ahodwo-Daban-Dr Asafo Adjei Road were hit by a power outage following a fault on the distribution feeder serving the area. According to a Joynews report, a fault team from ECG’s Ahinsan District was immediately dispatched to investigate and restore electricity to the affected residents. The team successfully restored power to a section of the households.…

Former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Reverend Professor Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, has joined growing reactions to controversial remarks made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, against the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye. The unfolding debate comes on the back of comments made by Apostle Nyamekye during the Church of Pentecost’s General Council Meeting, where he drew attention to the alarming environmental damage caused by illegal mining, widely known as galamsey. In his address, the respected church leader highlighted the severe pollution…

A lawyer, Kwame Boafo Akuffo, has called for an Act of Parliament that would authorise the use of lethal force against illegal miners operating in Ghana’s forests and water bodies. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, April 25, he argued that illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, has escalated to a national security and public health emergency. He called for “a drastic measure and not a charitable and Presbyterian approach.” Mr Akuffo further proposed the deployment of surveillance drones to monitor mining areas on a daily basis, with stringent enforcement measures applied against offenders who refuse to heed warnings to…

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited covering the Akango, Salman, and Nkroful concessions following serious findings of illegal mining activities and multiple regulatory breaches. The decision, contained in a statement issued by the Ministry on Sunday, April 26, 2026, was based on detailed investigation reports from the Minerals Commission, which established that the company had engaged in unauthorised mining operations in violation of Ghana’s minerals and mining laws. According to the report, Adamus Resources Limited sub-contracted mining activities on its concessions without obtaining the required ministerial approval,…

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has directed the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), Ing. Mark Awuah Baah, to step aside pending investigations into a fire outbreak at the Akosombo Power Control Centre. The directive follows a major fire incident at the facility, which severely disrupted power transmission and triggered widespread outages across several parts of the country. The blaze affected critical control systems at the Akosombo installation, exacerbating ongoing challenges with electricity supply and leading to prolonged power cuts for businesses and households. Authorities have launched investigations to establish the…

The Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has proposed that key public institutions, including health and human rights bodies, be exempted from certain provisions under Clause 11 of the anti-LGBTQI bill currently before Parliament. The proposal emerged during ongoing stakeholder consultations by the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, where concerns were raised that aspects of the bill could inadvertently affect public health education and human rights work. The bill seeks to prohibit the funding, sponsorship and promotion of activities linked to LGBTQI matters. However, several institutions, including the Ghana AIDS Commission, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), and…

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, setting out an ambitious roadmap to position the country as a leading hub for AI innovation in West Africa and across the continent. Launching the 10-year strategy in Accra on Friday, April 24, President Mahama described the initiative as a defining step in Ghana’s transition towards a digitally driven economy, stressing that the country must move beyond passive consumption of emerging technologies to actively shaping their development and deployment. “This is a significant milestone in our national journey towards a digitally empowered, innovation-driven and globally competitive Ghana. It is…