Author: Political Desk

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has raised alarm over a growing trend of tanker drivers and their assistants abandoning the petroleum haulage sector for illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey. According to the NPA, the shift is largely driven by poor earnings in the transport of petroleum products, which has led to a worrying loss of experienced drivers across the industry. The issue was highlighted during a meeting with Parliament’s Energy Committee in Accra on Wednesday, April 22, where NPA Chief Executive Officer, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, said many drivers are struggling to retain their mates, especially when they travel…

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Awuku, says Ghana’s next general election could mark an important shift in political strategy, noting that the expected absence of President John Dramani Mahama from the ballot will reshape the dynamics for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Wednesday, April 22, Mr Awuku pointed to what he described as a pattern in Ghanaian presidential contests, where long-standing candidates eventually withdraw, forcing their parties to realign. According to the MP, President Mahama has been a dominant figure on the ballot in multiple elections, including 2012, 2016, and 2024.…

The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) has urged the government to suspend the current teacher recruitment exercise, pointing to what it describes as unfair and alarming conditions for trainee teachers. At a press conference on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the association included the suspension among five key demands, cautioning that failure to act could trigger nationwide demonstrations. TTAG further explained that the restricted number of vacancies, about 7,000, has intensified the situation for many trained teachers who have remained at home for years without employment. “This situation has deepened the woes of teachers who have been at home for…

Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has announced another successful edition of his annual educational support initiative for candidates preparing to sit the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). In a post shared on Wednesday, April 22, the legislator highlighted his continued commitment to improving educational outcomes within his constituency. As part of this year’s intervention, the MP revealed that 10,000 mathematical sets were distributed to students across Old Tafo. The exercise, he noted, is aimed at equipping candidates with the essential tools needed to effectively prepare for and write their examinations, particularly in mathematics, a core subject…

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health has held a crucial meeting with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to assess its role in addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in the country. The engagement focused on the financial and social impact of life-threatening conditions on individuals and families, with discussions highlighting the urgent need for sustained support systems to ensure access to treatment and care. Led by Chairman Dr Mark Kurt Nawaane, with Ranking Member Dr Ayew Afriyie, the Committee underscored the importance of the Fund, stressing that its continued existence is critical to saving lives and reducing the burden…

Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after less than four months in charge, following five consecutive Premier League defeats without a goal for the first time since 1912. Rosenior was appointed in January on a five-and-a-half-year deal but managed only 11 wins in 23 games across all competitions. His final game was Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat at Brighton, which he described as “indefensible” and “unacceptable” amid angry chants from travelling supporters. The loss left Chelsea seventh in the Premier League, dealing another blow to their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. “Liam has always conducted himself with the…

The Auditor-General’s Office has retracted a significant error in its nationwide payroll audit report, acknowledging that it mistakenly attributed GH¢427,995,661.40 in unearned salaries to Frank Oliver Kpodo, a single public servant. In a press release issued on 21 April 2026 and signed by Frederick Lokko, Assistant Director of Audit, the office explained that the amount was not received by Mr Kpodo. Instead, it was associated with payroll discrepancies involving 3,476 unaccounted staff under the Ministry of Education. “We wish to state that the amount attributed to Mr Kpodo above was due to a transpositional error,” the statement said. The statement…

The Church of Pentecost has been forced to abandon traditional river baptisms in several mining communities due to severe pollution of water bodies caused by illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey. Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, raised the alarm while delivering the State of the Church Address at the 48th General Conference on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He explained that the extensive pollution of rivers and streams has made it impossible to conduct water baptisms in the traditional manner in affected areas. “The extensive pollution of water bodies due to illegal mining has hampered traditional water baptism…

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says he has held urgent diplomatic talks with South Africa’s Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, over viral videos showing alleged xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa. In a statement shared on Facebook on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Mr Ablakwa said he initiated a telephone conversation with his South African counterpart to address the incident and coordinate an official response. “I called him on the trending videos about Ghanaians coming under extremely disturbing xenophobic attacks in South Africa,” he stated. According to the Minister, the South African government has…

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says the current administration may not be able to complete all hospitals under the Agenda 111 initiative, citing financial and practical constraints. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, April 22, the Minister said although government remains committed to improving healthcare infrastructure, it must take a realistic approach to ongoing projects inherited from the previous administration led by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. According to him, the scale of the Agenda 111 programme, coupled with varying levels of completion at the time of transition, makes it difficult to guarantee full completion…