Author: Political Desk

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has disclosed that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) received only GH¢362 million from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) throughout 2024. However, the Minister indicated that the situation improved significantly in 2025, with a total of GH¢5 billion disbursed to assemblies across the country. Speaking at the government’s Accountability Series on Monday, April 20, 2026, Mr Ahmed Ibrahim outlined a structured quarterly distribution aimed at ensuring consistency and predictability in funding to the MMDAs. In the first quarter, GH¢790,372,058.40 was released, followed by GH¢1,464,983,309.60 in the second quarter.…

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has released a clarification to address growing inaccuracies and public misconceptions regarding the regulation and approval of distance learning centres run by public universities in Ghana. GTEC has firmly refuted claims that it has declared distance learning programmes run by leading public universities as unapproved or invalid. The Commission has also denied suggestions that the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), University of Cape Coast (UCC), University for Development Studies (UDS), and the University of Ghana (UG) have been blacklisted or barred from offering distance education. “Contrary to misinformation being shared, GTEC has not declared…

The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has warned party members against breaching the rules governing its internal elections, stating that sanctions will be applied to offenders. Speaking to Citi News on Sunday, April 19, 2026, Mr Gbande said the directive follows the approval of guidelines to regulate the party’s internal election processes ahead of the upcoming contests. He cautioned members to adhere strictly to the implemented timelines and procedures. Mr Gbande emphasised the importance of contesting positions in accordance with the party’s guidelines. “It is good for people to want to run for various…

The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has commissioned five water projects across communities in the constituency as part of efforts to improve access to clean water. The projects, located in Amanfro, Oparekrom, Djankrom East, Akwane Dobro and Papito, are expected to ease the burden on residents who have long faced challenges in accessing safe and reliable water sources. Speaking during the commissioning on Sunday, Mr Annoh-Dompreh described access to potable water as a basic necessity. The Minority Chief Whip expressed satisfaction that the new facilities would significantly improve living conditions in the beneficiary communities.…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to maintaining inflation within single digits following a sharp decline in the rate to 3.2 per cent. The president made the pledge during a citizen engagement at the University for Development Studies (UDS) on Sunday, April 19, 2026, as part of his Resetting Ghana tour in the Northern Region. Mahama noted that inflation, which stood above 24 per cent when his administration assumed office, has now been brought down to under 4 per cent, describing the achievement as a result of disciplined fiscal management and prudent economic policies. “We’ve been able…

President John Dramani Mahama has called on security agencies to intensify efforts beyond arresting low-level drug peddlers and focus on dismantling the networks of drug barons who smuggle large quantities into the country. The President made the remarks during his Resetting Ghana tour in the Northern Region on Sunday, April 19, 2026, amid growing concerns from traditional leaders about the rising abuse of drugs among the youth and its threat to community development and social stability. “Drugs are destroying young people, and so NACOC and the police are concerned about drugs not only in the Northern Region, but also all…

Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has raised serious concerns over the conduct of some members of the judiciary, accusing them of becoming willing enablers of rights violations through unjustified detentions targeting opposition figures. Mr Dame warned that such actions risk denting public confidence in the judiciary and undermining its independence. Speaking at the Leadership and Law Series organised by the Law Students Network on Sunday, April 19, 2026, the former Attorney General pointed to recent incidents involving the detention and denial of bail to some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). “Some members of the judiciary have also,…

The government is set to introduce a WhatsApp-based system that will allow Ghanaians to report power outages directly, enabling faster response from technical teams and reducing reliance on traditional call centres. Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, announced the initiative, saying it forms part of broader efforts to improve service delivery in the electricity sector through digital innovation. Speaking on the final day of the President’s resetting tour of the Northern Region, Dr. Jinapor stated that the platform will let consumers bypass long call lines by simply sending a WhatsApp message with their location when they experience…

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has emphasized the importance of nurturing hope, securing peace, and ensuring justice as key pillars for sustainable development. Delivering Ghana’s statement at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Istanbul, he described hope as a reflection of confidence in systems that promote inclusive growth, protect livelihoods, and create opportunities, particularly for young people. He noted that lasting peace goes beyond the absence of conflict and must be anchored in justice, equity, and resilient institutions. Speaker Bagbin highlighted the critical role of parliaments in advancing these ideals, citing Ghana’s experience in parliamentary oversight…

The Minority in Parliament has criticised a High Court ruling that directs the Attorney-General to take over all criminal prosecutions being handled by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing the decision as legally flawed and erroneous. The Minority caucus argues that Article 88(4) of the 1992 Constitution grants the OSP a one-time authorisation to undertake criminal prosecutions, rendering further approval from the Attorney-General unnecessary for each case. Their reaction comes after the High Court in Accra, on Wednesday, April 15, ordered the Attorney-General to assume immediate control of all ongoing prosecutions initiated by the OSP, pending formal authorisation.…