Author: Political Desk

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed Ghana’s appreciation to China, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates for their support at the United Nations in backing a landmark resolution on the transatlantic slave trade. In a social media post on Tuesday, April 14, the Minister noted that the countries voted in favour of the Ghana-led resolution, which described the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity, marking what he described as a significant diplomatic achievement for the country. He said he had the “pleasure” of receiving envoys from the supporting countries,…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Youth Authority, Osman Ayariga, has urged countries across the Commonwealth to learn from Ghana’s approach to youth inclusion, stressing that youth development must be treated with urgency and not as an afterthought. He made the call during the Commonwealth Youth Development Summit at the University of Oxford. Speaking at the event organised by the Commonwealth Youth Council, Mr Ayariga emphasised that Ghana’s youth-focused policies provide a practical model for other nations seeking to strengthen their development frameworks. He noted that Ghana has consistently prioritised young people as key stakeholders in national progress.…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially appointed experienced Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars, to lead the side at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The Executive Council of the GFA, in consultation with key stakeholders, made the decision to bring in the 73-year-old tactician on what is expected to be a short-term deal focused primarily on Ghana’s campaign at the global showpiece, which kicks off on June 11, 2026. Queiroz takes over following the departure of Otto Addo. Queiroz brings a wealth of…

The head pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp in the Ashanti Region is in police custody for allegedly attempting to bury a five-month-old baby alive at Abofrem in the Atwima Mponua District. The suspect, Apostle Dr. Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, together with an accomplice, was arrested by police in Bibiani after a community member raised an alarm over the suspicious activity. An eyewitness, Winfred Agbah, narrated that at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, he spotted the pastor and his accomplice at a refuse dump with the baby under suspicious circumstances. “I approached them and realised…

 The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government, demanding the removal of the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, and his deputy, Prof. Augustine Ocloo. In a petition to President John Dramani Mahama, the association accused the GTEC leadership of regulatory overreach, issuing unilateral directives, and adopting a coercive administrative style that has eroded confidence in the tertiary education sector. Addressing a press briefing in Accra on Monday, UTAG National President Prof. Vera Ogeh Fiador called for the immediate withdrawal of two controversial GTEC circulars dated September…

A United States District Court in Nevada has certified the extradition of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, to Ghana. The ruling, delivered by US Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts, found that there is sufficient legal basis for her extradition, stating that “probable cause exists to believe that Sedina Tamakloe committed the offences for which extradition is sought.” The court ordered that Attionu be committed to the custody of the United States Marshals pending a final decision on her extradition and surrender by the US Secretary of State. The certification covers…

The Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie, has granted a request for variation of the bail conditions of former National Service Authority (NSA) Executive Director, Osei Assibey Antwi. The variation allows the accused to report to the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) office in Kumasi instead of Accra. The ruling came during proceedings on Monday, April 13, 2026, when the court also adjourned the main trial to Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 1:30 pm to allow the prosecution more time to file further disclosures. Defence counsel Ralph Poku-Adusei, who is also the Member of Parliament…

The Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie, has adjourned the criminal trial of former National Service Authority (NSA) Executive Director, Osei Assibey Antwi, to Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The adjournment follows a request by the prosecution for additional time to file the remaining set of disclosures in the ghost names scandal case, where the accused faces 21 counts, including causing financial loss to the state to the tune of over GH¢431.8 million. Representing the Republic, Dufie Prempeh during proceedings on Monday, April 13, 2026, informed the court that the state had filed disclosures comprising about…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to announce a new head coach for the Black Stars today, Monday, April 13, 2026, Sports Minister Kofi Adams has disclosed. The Minister indicated that the selection process is in its final stages, with only a few outstanding consultations remaining before a final decision is reached. Speaking on Channel One TV on Sunday, April 12, Mr Adams expressed optimism about the timeline, stating that authorities have been engaging shortlisted candidates to secure the best possible person for the job. “Hopefully, if by this weekend we don’t announce the coach, by Monday we should…

A forward of Berekum Chelsea, Dominic Frimpong, has been shot dead after suspected armed robbers attacked the club’s team bus on the Goaso–Bibiani road at Ahyiresu in the Ahafo Region. The incident occurred on Sunday, April 12, 2026, as the team was returning from their Matchday 29 Ghana Premier League fixture against FC Samartex 1996 at Dun’s Park in Samreboi, where Berekum Chelsea suffered a 1-0 defeat. According to reports, the team bus was ambushed by armed men who blocked the road, forcing the vehicle to stop. Gunshots were fired during the attack, sending players and club officials into panic…