Author: Political Desk

The Member of Parliament for Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira, Kofi Arko Nokoe, has questioned the Minister for Energy and Green Transition over delays in the completion of a gas re-bottling plant intended to serve his constituency. The issue was raised in Parliament on Monday, March 16, where the legislator sought clarity on the timeline for completing the project and making it operational. Mr Nokoe expressed concern about the slow pace of work on the facility, stressing that its completion is crucial for improving access to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and supporting economic activity in the area. In response, the Minister for Energy and…

Ghana’s gross international reserves have risen to approximately $14.5 billion, equivalent to about 5.8 months of import cover, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has disclosed. Speaking at the opening of the 129th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Monday, March 16, Dr Asiama said the increase, up from just over $13 billion (or around $13.8 billion in some reports) at the previous MPC in January, reflects strengthening external buffers and growing investor confidence in the economy. The Governor attributed the positive developments to disciplined fiscal and monetary policies, which have driven a broad-based…

The legal team of former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has confirmed plans to file an appeal today, March 17, 2026, at the Koforidua High Court challenging a three-week remand order issued by the Akropong Circuit Court. Mr Blay was remanded into police custody on Monday, March 16, following his appearance before the Akropong Circuit Court in connection with an alleged land dispute at Kitase in the Eastern Region. The matter is on the back of a complaint lodged by an individual claiming ownership of a parcel of land at Kitase, who accused Mr Blay…

A devastating incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, March 17, 2026, when a fuel tanker overturned and exploded at Potsin Junction along the Kasoa-Winneba Highway in the Central Region. The heavily loaded tanker reportedly lost control, fell on its side, and spilled its contents, which quickly ignited, resulting in a massive blaze. The fire rapidly spread to a nearby house and threatened surrounding structures, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air and causing panic among local residents. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as the flames engulfed the area, with concerns mounting over the potential risks to lives…

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to suspend plans to acquire a new presidential jet and four helicopters, arguing that the move is ill-timed given the challenges facing cocoa farmers across the country. Their concerns follow remarks by the Executive Secretary to President John Dramani Mahama indicating that Ghana could acquire additional aircraft for presidential travel by November 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s aviation capacity. However, the Minority believes the plan represents a misplaced priority at a time when cocoa farmers are grappling with delayed payments and reduced producer prices. Speaking at…

Members of the Minority Caucus in the Parliament of Ghana have held a meeting with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss recent economic developments in the country. The meeting, which took place in Accra at the request of the Minority Leader, provided an opportunity for the caucus to share feedback on Ghana’s economic situation and ongoing reforms. Members of the Minority present included Second Deputy Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Ranking Member on Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Ranking Member on Economy and Development Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, and other key parliamentary figures. The IMF delegation was led…

The Majority caucus in Parliament has rejected calls by the Minority for the refund of approximately GH¢113 million paid as application fees by disqualified applicants in the ongoing recruitment into the country’s security services. Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, speaking on the floor of the House on Monday, March 16, described the demand as baseless and misplaced, pointing out that no such refunds were made during similar recruitment exercises under the previous administration of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. “You cannot be discussing refunds now. Let us discuss how we can fix the economy so that jobs can be created for these…

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that a microlight aircraft crashed in Tema on Monday, March 16, 2026, resulting in the deaths of both persons on board. In an official press release issued on Monday, GCAA stated that the aircraft, bearing registration number 9G-ADV, was a microlight en route from Ho to Accra. The aircraft, according to GCCA was expected to arrive in Accra around 1520 Zulu time (local time approximately 3:20 pm), but last radio contact was made at 1418 Zulu (about 2:18 pm local time). “There were two persons on board,” the statement read, adding that…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed an expansion of the ongoing recruitment into Ghana’s security services, increasing the target number of recruits from 20,000 to 40,000 over a four-year period. The directive followed a high-level briefing and meeting held with Heads of Security Agencies, the Minister for the Interior, and the Acting Minister for Defence at the Presidency on Monday, March 16, 2026. According to a statement  signed by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the president, after being briefed on the current recruitment process, instructed that the number of men and women to be recruited into the…

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has been denied bail by the Akropong Circuit Court after his arrest in connection with an alleged case of property destruction at Kitase. The arrest occurred on Monday, March 16, 2026, when police executed a bench warrant issued by the court. Mr Blay was handed over to the Akropong Police Division following his apprehension. The matter relates to allegations that Mr Blay ordered the demolition of a house under construction on a disputed parcel of land at Kitase in the Eastern Region. The complainant, the landowner, reported the incident…