Author: Political Desk

Policy think tank Africa Education Watch has expressed serious concern over the inadequate funding for practical training in Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, describing the current allocation as grossly insufficient to produce industry-ready graduates. In its 2026 First Quarter Education Policy Monitoring report, the organisation revealed that the government allocates only GH¢33 per student annually for practical training under the Free TVET policy. “Allocating GH¢33 per student for practicals for a whole academic year does not support industry-relevant skills training, as most TVET schools end up conducting only one practical session a month instead of one…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted seven officers from the Tema Regional Police Command in recognition of their bravery and swift action during a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema. The promotions were announced following the officers’ prompt response to an armed robbery attack on a mobile money (MoMo) vendor at Tema Community 5. The operation resulted in the shooting of two suspected robbers, with police retrieving a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits from the scene. The officers elevated to their next ranks are: Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey, Inspector Prince Asante, Sergeant Lukman…

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North,Samuel Awuku has formally filed 11 questions under the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), at the Ghana Maritime Authority seeking clarity on the handling of the vessel M/V Sankofa. According to the MP, the vessel was reportedly detained in Ghana for regulatory breaches but later allowed to depart, only to be intercepted in Senegal in connection with the alleged transportation of illicit drugs. In a letter dated 13 April 2026, addressed to the Information Officer of the Ghana Maritime Authority, Samuel Awuku, who is also Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Public…

A four-year-old boy has died while his elder brother is in critical condition after a building collapsed on them during a heavy downpour in the Awutu Senya West District. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Awutu Papaase Number 1, where the siblings were asleep in their “Atakpame” (mud house) when it gave way under the weight of the rains. The deceased has been identified as Godsway Nutsugah, aged four, while his 35-year-old brother, Seth Nutsugah, sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital for emergency treatment. Rescue teams managed to pull both…

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has defended the government’s decision to recruit only 7,000 teachers, citing severe budgetary constraints despite the pressing need for more educators across the country. Speaking at the launch and communications briefing of the 19th edition of the eLearning Africa Conference on Tuesday, April 14, the minister acknowledged that the recruitment figure falls significantly short of what is required to adequately staff schools nationwide. “If resources were available, we should be employing and recruiting up to 50,000 teachers across the country, but due to budgetary constraints, we are unable to do that,” Haruna Iddrisu stated.…

Award winning Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, broke down into tears during a performance at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison. The emotional moment occurred when the musician came face-to-face with a childhood friend among the inmates during a recent visit and performance at the facility. Speaking to the media after a donation exercise on Monday, April 13, 2026, where he and his wife, Dr Louisa, presented essential items to support the inmates as part of activities by The Livingstone Foundation, Stonebwoy explained why he became overwhelmed with emotions. “As a boy, child, it’s not easy,…

Ten people have been confirmed dead following a tragic road crash involving a VIP passenger bus and a diesel trailer at Mile 44 on the Accra–Kumasi Highway. The accident occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 13, 2026. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a distress call was received at about 04:24 hours, prompting a swift response from the Suhum Municipal Fire Station. A seven-member rescue team was immediately dispatched to the scene and arrived within minutes to commence rescue operations. Preliminary investigations indicate that the crash was caused by wrongful overtaking by the bus driver, which…

Two suspected armed robbers were shot and killed by police during an exchange of gunfire following a daring daytime robbery at a Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor in Tema Community 5. The incident occurred on Monday, April 13, 2026, at about 8:30am at the Aba Fosuah Plaza, where the female MoMo vendor operates her business. According to a press release from the Tema Regional Police Command, one of the suspects, riding as a pillion passenger on a motorbike, approached the vendor under the pretext of making a cash-out transaction. While the victim was retrieving her phone to process the transaction, the…

The Ministry of Education has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) concerning the leadership and operations of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). This follows a recent press conference by UTAG, where the association demanded the immediate removal of GTEC Director-General Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai and his deputy, Prof. Augustine Ocloo. UTAG accused the GTEC leadership of regulatory overreach, issuing unilateral and coercive directives, undermining the autonomy of public universities, and weakening academic freedom. The association had earlier petitioned the presidency on February 17, 2026, and issued a 14-day ultimatum…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Youth Authority, Osman Ayariga, has highlighted Ghana’s approach to youth inclusion as a model for other nations during the Commonwealth Youth Development Summit held at University of Oxford. Speaking on a panel organised by the Commonwealth Youth Council, he stressed that Ghana’s youth development strategy is built on a strong governance philosophy. According to him, the country’s framework is guided by a principle enshrined in the National Youth Policy: “Benefit for youth, involve youth together for a prosperous future.” He explained that this principle shapes how policies are designed, institutions are structured,…