Author: Political Desk

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of hypocrisy over President John Dramani Mahama’s recent nominations to the Supreme Court. President Mahama nominated three persons for appointment to the apex court: Court of Appeal Justices Sophia Bernasko-Essah and Amoako Asante, as well as legal practitioner and former Ghana Bar Association President Tony Forson. Justice Amoako Asante previously served as President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice before returning to Ghana’s judiciary. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM on Friday, July 17, 2026, Mr Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the President’s constitutional authority to nominate judges but questioned…

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence in the future of Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, stating that the current squad has the potential to win both the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the FIFA World Cup if it is kept together and given sustained support. Speaking during an inspection of the Ho Sports Stadium as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour of the Volta Region, the president said the Black Stars exceeded expectations at the recent FIFA World Cup despite many predicting an early exit. “We also need to start preparing for the next World…

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has urged beneficiaries of the government’s Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative to treat the programme as a business venture by selling most of the birds they rear instead of consuming them. Speaking on Joy FM’s The Future of Poultry Beyond Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme on Friday, July 17, 2026, the minister acknowledged that while beneficiaries may consume some of the birds for household use, they should focus on expanding their flocks and selling the rest to generate income. According to him, the primary objective of the initiative is to increase local poultry production, create sustainable livelihoods…

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted approximately five million tramadol tablets with an estimated street value of GH¢100 million at the Accra International Airport. Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the seizure following an intelligence-led operation conducted by officials of the Commission. According to NACOC, the shipment was intercepted after authorities received intelligence on a consignment suspected to contain illicit pharmaceutical drugs. In a statement shared on Facebook on Friday, July 17, the Commission said the operation forms part of its continued efforts to combat drug trafficking and protect public health and national security. Preliminary investigations have…

The Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Davis Ansah Opoku, has raised concerns over Ghana’s limited success in recovering public funds flagged in audit reports, describing follow-through on accountability measures as a major challenge. Mr Opoku, who is also the Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, said between 2020 and 2023, the Auditor-General identified GH¢38.99 billion for recovery, but only GH¢12.72 billion had been retrieved so far. He made the remarks while chairing a panel discussion at the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS), Burma Camp, on the theme: “Beyond External Audit and Oversight: Rethinking Strategic Options for Safeguarding…

The Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Davis Ansah Opoku, has proposed a set of reforms, including artificial intelligence-assisted auditing and a national contract monitoring portal, to strengthen accountability in Ghana’s public financial management system. Mr Opoku said the proposed measures are needed to move Ghana’s audit processes from a system that identifies problems after they occur to one capable of detecting irregularities in real time. Speaking at a panel discussion at the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS), Burma Camp, the Mpraeso MP proposed the creation of a National Public Contract Performance Portal to track public contracts…

Dr Mrs Vera Beyuo, wife of the Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Titus Beyuo, has begun distributing about 500 free school uniforms to girls across the constituency to promote school attendance and support girls’ education. The first phase of the exercise was held at Hamile DA Junior High School, with pupils from Buli DA Primary School, Koro DA Primary School, Sina Dindee, Kongor and Gbingbaala DA Primary School also benefiting. The initiative will continue at Lambussie DA School and Zumara DA School before being extended to other schools in the constituency. Speaking during the presentation, Dr Beyuo said the intervention…

Parliament has passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026, following a marathon sitting that extended beyond midnight, despite opposition from the Minority, who boycotted the approval process. The Bill will now be submitted to President John Dramani Mahama for assent before it can become law. The legislation seeks to establish Regional and District Tribunals across the country to adjudicate specialised cases, including illegal mining offences, tax and customs violations, fraud, and matters involving economic loss to the state. Government has argued that the establishment of the tribunals will help accelerate the prosecution of complex public interest and economic crime cases while improving…

The Weija Children’s Hospital is set to be opened for public use soon following an agreement between the Ministry of Health and Awerco Construction Limited on the immediate handover of the facility. The agreement was brokered by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after a series of engagements between the two parties. According to a statement issued by EOCO’s Public Affairs and Education Unit on Thursday, July 16, the Ministry of Health and Awerco Construction Limited have agreed to proceed with the handover of the hospital to allow healthcare services to commence. “Following a series of engagements facilitated by…

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated two Justices of the Court of Appeal and a former President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) for appointment to the Supreme Court. The nominees are Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, both of the Court of Appeal, and private legal practitioner Tony Forson, a former President of the Ghana Bar Association. The nominations were made in consultation with the Judicial Council, in line with Article 144 of the 1992 Constitution, which requires the President to consult the Council before appointing Justices of the Supreme Court, subject to approval by Parliament.…