Author: Political Desk

Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Paul Tawiah Quaye, is reported dead. The former police chief, known for his firm stance on discipline and commitment to modernising the Ghana Police Service, reportedly passed away following a period of illness. Details surrounding his death remain limited. While official confirmation from the family is still being finalised, senior police sources have begun sharing tributes to the late law enforcement officer. Paul Tawiah Quaye was appointed Inspector-General of Police by the late President John Evans Atta Mills in 2009. During his tenure, he was credited with launching several initiatives aimed at restoring public confidence…

The trial judge in the case involving former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO, Hanan Abdul-Wahab, has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to submit a copy of the Executive Instrument (E.I.) from the Attorney-General that authorises it to prosecute the matter. According to a 3 News report, presiding judge Francis Achiponga gave the order on Wednesday, April 22, after counsel for the accused, Godfred Yeboah Dame, challenged the authority of EOCO Assistant Staff Officer Rabia Abdulai to represent the prosecution. Citing the Law Officers Act and the Legal Services Act, 1993, Mr Dame argued that no officer…

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has issued a caution to medical doctors against rejecting postings to underserved and rural districts, stating that those who refuse such assignments risk losing their placement slots entirely. The Minister expressed worry over the persistent reluctance of some newly qualified doctors to accept postings in deprived areas, a situation he said continues to worsen the uneven distribution of healthcare professionals across the country. According to Mr Akandoh, nearly half of Ghana’s doctors are concentrated in the Greater Accra Region, with the figure rising to about 70 per cent when the Ashanti Region is…

The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has confiscated more than 300 electricity meters during a two-day dawn operation targeting illegal connections and power theft in the Tamale Metropolis. The raids, which took place between 05:30 and 06:30, focused on the Kalpohin and Kukuo communities. Speaking to JoyNews, NEDCo’s Corporate Communications Manager, Maxwell Kotoka, revealed that more than 300 residents were found bypassing their meters and engaging in various forms of power theft. “What we have done in just two days, to go at the break of day between 5:30 and 6:30, and so far we have done only two communities.…

Ghana has been identified as a key destination for stolen vehicles in a major international car theft syndicate uncovered by US authorities, raising fresh concerns about the influx of stolen cars into the country. A 15-count indictment unsealed on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in a US District Court in the District of Columbia charged six individuals with their alleged roles in an operation that stole at least 20 vehicles from the Washington metropolitan area and Pennsylvania before shipping some to buyers in the United States and Ghana. Investigators believe the network is connected to a much larger theft spree, with…

 Importers and exporters in Ghana are set to save more than GH¢800 million annually following a directive by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority to cap the Container Administrative Charge at GH¢550 per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU). The new policy, which takes effect from May 1, 2026, aims to reduce the cost of doing business at the country’s ports and introduce greater transparency in charges imposed by shipping lines. According to the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), shippers paid about GH¢1.69 billion in Container Administrative Charges in 2024 alone. With the cap in place, businesses are projected to save approximately GH¢802.5…

Chairman of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has commended the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) for what he described as its transparency and constructive engagement during a monitoring visit in Accra. He noted that such cooperation between regulators and Parliament strengthens oversight and ensures that institutions remain responsive to national priorities, particularly in the downstream petroleum sector. The Chief Executive of the NPA, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., underscored the critical role the downstream petroleum industry plays in everyday life, reaffirming the Authority’s mandate to regulate the sector effectively in the interest of consumers and the state. He stressed the importance…

The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening foundational education in his constituency, describing the renovation and retooling of the Queen Elizabeth Nursery School as both a personal obligation and a renewed national investment in early childhood development. Speaking at the official handover ceremony held on the school premises on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Mr Poku Adusei said the intervention was inspired by his deep emotional connection to the school, where he began his own educational journey. Addressing chiefs, local government officials, education authorities, teachers, parents, and pupils, the MP said he stood not…

The Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah, is taking part in a Ministerial Leadership Programme at Harvard University, a high-level forum that brings together senior government officials from across the world to strengthen public sector delivery and coordination. The programme, organised in partnership with Big Win Philanthropy, focuses on practical approaches to improving the implementation of national priority programmes, with particular emphasis on results, accountability, and cross-government coordination. It features a high-level group of global resource persons and faculty, including former heads of state, senior United Nations officials, former ministers, and experienced public sector leaders who share practical insights on…

The Okuapehene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, Omanhene of the Akuapem Traditional Area, has urged the management of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to remain steadfast in their duties, serving with dedication and integrity to ensure specialised healthcare reaches every Ghanaian in need. The paramount chief paid a visit to the Fund on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, accompanied by members of his royal household. The visit focused on the work of the institution and offered personal support to its Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, who hails from the Akuapem area. According to details from the Fund, the Okuapehene expressed a fatherly concern…