Author: Political Desk

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has declined a Private Member’s motion filed by the Minority caucus seeking an investigation into the alleged sale of gold reserves at the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The decision was conveyed in an official memorandum issued by the Clerk to Parliament and dated Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The communication was addressed to Patrick Yaw Boamah, Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central; Abena Osei-Asare, MP for Atiwa East; and Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, MP for Effia who are the sponsors of the motion. According to the memo, the motion, which was filed on February 9,…

At least seven people have died and two others are missing after a boat capsized on the Volta Lake in the East Gonja District of the Savannah Region. The tragic incident occurred around 5:30 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, between Sikakope and Mataiko along the Yeji to Congo route. According to preliminary reports, the boat was carrying 14 passengers when it capsized due to bad weather conditions. Of the 14 people on board, seven have been confirmed dead — two women and five children — while five males were rescued alive. Rescue teams have so far recovered the seven…

Ghana has recorded a sharp rise in the registration of Toyota Voxy vehicles, with 3,570 units registered in the first two months of 2026 alone, according to the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA). The figure, contained in the NRSA’s technical report submitted on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, is nearly equal to the 3,687 Voxy vehicles registered throughout the entire year of 2025. “While only 34% are registered as commercial vehicles, field evidence confirms widespread use of privately registered Voxy vehicles for commercial passenger transport,” the report stated. The NRSA has raised serious safety concerns over the trend and has declared…

Ghana has been selected by France as the first beneficiary of its newly introduced National Health Compact, following high-level bilateral talks between President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The announcement was made by President Macron on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, during the bilateral meeting at the Élysée Palace, which came after President Mahama co-chaired the One Health Summit in Lyon. The discussions between the two leaders covered key areas including health, agriculture, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, regional security, and Ghana’s economic recovery efforts. President Macron highlighted the significance of the Accra Reset Initiative being championed by…

The Minerals Commission has rejected allegations of partiality in the award of the Damang mining lease to Engineers and Planners Limited (E&P), insisting that the process was transparent, competitive, and strictly adhered to established regulations. Speaking in an interview with Citi News on Tuesday, April 7, Mr Josef Iroko, Acting Director of Legal Affairs at the Minerals Commission, directly addressed the concerns. He emphasised that the evaluation committee carried out its work impartially and without bias. According to Mr Iroko, the evaluation process involved a detailed assessment of each submission against clearly defined criteria, including financial capability, technical expertise, operational…

The CEO of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has rejected calls for fuel tax cuts and broad financial aid, cautioning that such measures could worsen Ghana’s economic outlook. Speaking on Joy News on Thursday, Mr Jackson emphasised that rising energy costs could trigger broader inflationary pressures, particularly in food prices. He noted that the cost of food — even locally grown produce — already incorporates up to 40% in logistics. He cautioned that higher fuel and transport costs would drive up food prices. “If fuel and logistics costs rise, we will eventually feel the impact, especially on food,” he said. Mr…

A former Member of Parliament for Effia, Joseph Cudjoe, has raised concerns over the potential financial implications of the Truedare Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) Customs agreement, warning that Ghana could lose billions of cedis under undisclosed terms. In a detailed analysis, he argued that while the system is expected to boost customs revenue, the lack of transparency surrounding its financial structure raises serious questions. He noted that Ghana’s Customs Division has generated an average of GH₵31 billion annually over the past three years without the AI system. According to him, projections suggesting a possible 45% increase in revenue could translate…

A former Member of Parliament for Effia, Joseph Cudjoe, has raised concerns over the potential financial implications of the Truedare Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) Customs agreement, warning that Ghana could lose billions of cedis under undisclosed terms. In a detailed analysis, he argued that while the system is expected to boost customs revenue, the lack of transparency surrounding its financial structure raises serious questions. He noted that Ghana’s Customs Division has generated an average of GH₵31 billion annually over the past three years without the AI system. According to him, projections suggesting a possible 45% increase in revenue could translate…

Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed strong confidence that the Black Stars possess the quality to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the team entering the tournament as the lowest-ranked side among the 48 participating nations. The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia. Ghana will open their campaign against Panama, followed by matches against England and Croatia. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, the Sports Minister acknowledged that the team is not yet fully prepared, noting the absence of a permanent head coach. However, he remained…

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Operations and Technical at the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, Onasis Kobby Rosely, has blamed the erstwhile New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for Ghana’s sustained decline in crude oil production, citing mismanagement and policy failures. His remarks follow the release of the 2025 Semi-Annual Report by the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), which revealed that crude oil output has fallen for the sixth consecutive year. Production dropped from 71.4 million barrels in 2019 to 37.3 million barrels in 2025, representing a compounded annual average reduction of about 9%. Since Ghana began commercial…