Author: Political Desk

The Minority in Parliament is demanding that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, be passed under a certificate of urgency when the House resumes from recess. The proposed legislation seeks to criminalise activities related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. Speaking after a stakeholder engagement on the bill, the Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee and MP for Gushegu, Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli, said the bill must be passed the same day the committee presents its report to the plenary. “Mr. Chairman, we, on the Minority, and I believe this is a collective…

A US special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested and charged for allegedly betting on that operation, netting him $400,000 in profits, the US Justice Department said Thursday. According to an indictment unsealed Thursday, Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke opened an account in late December on Polymarket, one of the best-known prediction markets. He wagered about $32,000 that Maduro would be “out” by January. The bet was a long-shot. According to a CNN report, Van Dyke was involved in the planning and execution of Operation Absolute Resolve, prosecutors allege, and had…

Ghana is positioning itself to become Africa’s leading hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has said. He made the remarks at the official launch of Ghana’s National AI Strategy in Accra on Friday, April 24. The initiative is aimed at providing a comprehensive framework to guide the development, deployment, and regulation of AI systems across key sectors of the economy. The strategy is expected to outline policies to drive innovation while ensuring ethical standards, data protection, and inclusive access to technology. Addressing stakeholders at the event, Mr George called for…

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has disclosed that a fire outbreak at the Akosombo Substation in the Eastern Region damaged a critical transmission system with a capacity of about 720 megawatts. According to the ministry’s Spokesperson and Head of Communications, Richmond Rockson, the affected system accounts for nearly 70% of the power transmission capacity linked to the Akosombo Dam. The fire, which broke out on Thursday, April 23, 2026, destroyed key components within the substation. The impact extended to other transmission points across the country, triggering power outages in several areas. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on…

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has cautioned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could deepen inequality and undermine democratic values if not properly regulated. According to him, while Ghana is taking steps to promote the use of AI, the absence of strong moral and ethical grounding could worsen existing social challenges. Mr Bagbin made the remarks on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in Accra. He acknowledged that AI holds immense potential for economic growth and innovation, but warned of serious risks if left unchecked. “Artificial intelligence can unlock productivity, improve public service…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the timely completion of the La General Hospital reconstruction project, assuring Ghanaians that every necessary step will be taken to deliver the modern facility for public use. The President made the pledge during a working visit to the project site on Friday, April 24, 2026, where he inspected the progress of work and interacted with officials in charge of the redevelopment. The visit is part of the government’s efforts to revive stalled infrastructure projects, especially in the health and road sectors, amid rising demand driven by rapid urbanisation in…

An illegal mining pit has collapsed at Dansame in the Assin North District of the Central Region, leaving two people dead and one other in critical condition. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, April 23, 2026, while eight miners were working inside a newly dug pit. According to reports, the walls of the pit suddenly collapsed, burying three of the miners beneath heaps of loose soil and debris. Residents and fellow miners attempted to rescue the victims but faced difficulties due to the unstable terrain and the depth of the collapse. After several minutes, the three victims were…

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, has disclosed that the government owes about £5 million in unpaid grants and tuition to Ghanaian PhD students in the UK. Speaking on PM on Joy News on Thursday, April 23, 2026, she indicated that the debt includes students who have already finished their studies but continue to call for payment under the terms of their award letters. “We have people who have completed their course, maybe in 2023, but they claim that the award letter promised to give them stipends, and so the government owes them stipends. They were…

The Oti Regional office of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) has organised a community sensitisation exercise at Pampawie in the Kadjebi District to raise awareness about the dangers of illicit small arms. The programme, held on April 10, 2026, was led by Ms Rhoda Asare, the Oti Regional Head of NACSA. It attracted over 70 participants, including the Chief of Pampawie, elders, women leaders, youth representatives and other opinion leaders. Discussions focused on how illicit firearms enter communities through smuggling, porous borders, theft from armouries and unlicensed dealers. Participants also examined the negative effects of…

Students of the Applied Technology Institute at East Legon have assembled a fully functional bicycle in partnership with Trans-Sahara Industries. The project was cited as an example of hands-on, competency-based training within Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, aimed at equipping students with practical, industry-ready skills. The initiative was described as reflecting a shift toward a more production-oriented learning approach that aligns education with industry needs. Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing technical and vocational education through investment in infrastructure, curriculum enhancement, and stronger collaboration with industry. He made the remarks when he…