Author: Political Desk

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has criticised the Ghana AIDS Commission over the distribution of lubricants to men who have sex with men. Speaking during deliberations on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, on Friday, April 23, Mr George argued that such resources should rather be directed toward improving maternal healthcare. The lead sponsor of the bill questioned the rationale behind the Commission’s approach, suggesting it contradicts its mandate to fight HIV. “We have evidence of Ghana AIDS Commission officers meeting with pro-LGBTQ groups and…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, says government has cleared all outstanding payments owed to road contractors working on major projects across the country. According to the Minister, contractors who have submitted work certificates under both ongoing and newly initiated “Big Push” road projects have been fully paid. He made the remarks on Thursday, April 23, when he accompanied President John Dramani Mahama to inspect ongoing works on the Kasoa–Winneba Highway. The visit was to assess progress, construction quality, and project timelines as part of efforts to improve road infrastructure and connectivity. “As of today [Thursday, April…

The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has denied allegations of a sexual relationship with transgender musician Angel Maxine. “Maxine, in her old or present life, contrary to her claim that she has had intercourse with me, I have never engaged in any such act,” he said on Thursday. He added that his beliefs aligned with what he described as relations ordained “between Adam and Eve.” The denial follows comments made by Samuel Nartey George, principal sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, during a clause-by-clause consideration of the bill by Parliament’s…

The Government of Ghana, through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has begun disbursing grants to the 2025 cohort of beneficiaries under the Adwumawura Programme. The initiative is designed to support youth entrepreneurship, stimulate business growth, and drive job creation. The Adwumawura Programme has trained and mentored 10,887 beneficiaries across the country to date. Beneficiaries completed five weeks of intensive entrepreneurial training, followed by six months of structured post-training mentorship to strengthen their business models and operational capacity. A Grant Management Committee was inaugurated to oversee the selection process. The committee includes representatives from academia, government institutions, financial agencies,…

Key issues discussed included governance structures, membership, electoral processes, non-partisanship, and inclusion, with particular attention to gender balance and representation of persons with disabilities. Participants welcomed the initiative as a step towards strengthening civic education and youth participation in democratic processes. Participants endorsed the charter’s emphasis on non-partisanship but called for stronger safeguards against political interference. They also proposed clearer provisions on leadership tenure, succession planning, and electoral dispute resolution to improve transparency and accountability. Feedback from the consultations will be consolidated into a revised draft for further review before adoption. Once implemented, the charter is expected to formalise Student…

A fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) Substation Switchyard in Akosombo has caused significant disruption to electricity transmission, leading to power outages in several parts of the country. The incident occurred around 2:01 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, prompting an immediate response from emergency teams. In a press statement, GRIDCo confirmed that the fire impacted power generation and transmission operations within the national grid. The company has since deployed emergency response teams to the scene, who are working round the clock to contain the situation and restore stability. Technical experts are currently conducting a comprehensive assessment…

Paramount Chief of the Akuapem Traditional Area, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, has made a strong call for the protection of two of Ghana’s most significant healthcare interventions — the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Free Primary Healthcare — describing them as lifesaving policies that must never be abandoned by any government. Speaking during a visit to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, the Akuapemhene emphasised that both initiatives are critical pillars in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system and should be safeguarded beyond political transitions. He urged that they be entrenched in the country’s legal framework, ideally within the Constitution, to ensure continuity…

The Presidency is not interfering in the work of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Minister of State in charge of Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu has said. He described recent claims suggesting otherwise as unfounded and lacking factual basis. His comments come after some civil society actors, including Senyo Hosi, accused government of stifling the OSP. The groups warned that such actions could have political repercussions if not addressed. But speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Thursday, April 23, Mr Kwakye Ofosu rejected the claims. He said the President plays no role in a current court case…

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says home-based players will be considered for the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup squad if they meet his selection criteria. Domestic players have had limited representation in recent national team call-ups, with Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare the only regular inclusion from the Ghana Premier League in the past few months. Speaking at his unveiling, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, Queiroz stressed that selection would be based on merit rather than where a player plies his trade. “Nobody owns the national team shirt. The players dream to represent the country, and it…

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the passage of the anti-LGBTQI bill, saying he has a renewed mandate from his constituents to see it through. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement by Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee for the clause-by-clause consideration of the bill, Mr George said his return to Parliament was driven by what he described as “unfinished business”. “The chiefs and people have returned me to the 9th Parliament because they believed I had unfinished business from the 8th Parliament, which was the passage of this bill. And so I…