Author: Political Desk

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, says the opposition New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) popular mantra that “the future is pregnant” does not intimidate the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting the government remains focused on delivering on its promises. According to him, the John Dramani Mahama administration is committed to doing the right things for Ghanaians and has no reason to be worried about the opposition’s political messaging. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen on Monday, July 27, Mr Adjei declared, “The NPP’s ‘the future is pregnant’ mantra does not scare us…

The President of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), Ing. Ludwig Annang Hesse, has argued that Ghana would derive greater benefit if half of the GH¢1.7 billion earmarked for the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway were invested in completing ongoing road projects across the country. Speaking in reaction to the government’s Mid-Year Budget Review, Ing. Hesse challenged assertions by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, that work is progressing on ongoing road projects. According to him, several major road projects have remained stalled since 2024 due to the lack of additional funding, despite many of them being between 60% and…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has indefinitely postponed its Ablekuma West Constituency executive elections following the emergence of what petitioners describe as a fraudulent electoral register, throwing the constituency’s internal electoral process into uncertainty. The elections, which were scheduled to be held on Saturday, were put on hold after petitions challenging the credibility of the constituency register were submitted to the party’s Elections Committee of the National Council. Hearings on the petitions were held on Monday, July 20, 2026, during which it reportedly emerged that the register contained significant irregularities. Among the issues raised was the removal of the name…

Transport operators are expected to meet officials of the Ministry of Transport today, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to discuss a proposed 30% increase in transport fares amid rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of vehicle spare parts. The meeting follows calls by transport unions for an upward review of fares, with operators arguing that the current cost of operating their businesses has become unsustainable. The unions are expected to present their concerns to the government and negotiate possible measures to address the challenges confronting the transport sector. Ahead of the meeting, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) urged the…

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, the Kenyase II Manhene, bringing to an end his remarkable 89-year reign as Paramount Chief. The decision was announced during a meeting of the Asanteman Traditional Council on Monday, July 27, 2026. Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, who was enstooled in 1937, was recognised as the longest-reigning Paramount Chief in Asanteman. His 89-year reign is regarded as one of the longest in the history of the Asante Kingdom, spanning several generations and significant periods of social and cultural change. According to reports from the proceedings of the Traditional Council,…

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Africa World Airlines, the Accra-based carrier that has connected Ghana and the wider West African region for more than a decade, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership spanning codeshare and interline cooperation, cargo collaboration and frequent flyer programmes. The agreement, signed in Accra, sets out a framework for the two airlines to connect their networks. Once implemented, it will allow Etihad guests to travel on a single ticket beyond Accra onto Africa World Airlines’ network across Ghana and West Africa, and bring Africa World…

The Government of Ghana has announced the resumption of the next phase of voluntary evacuations for Ghanaians in South Africa, with the first flights scheduled to arrive in Accra on Sunday, July 26, and Monday, July 27, 2026.1 In a press release issued on Saturday, July 26, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the operation is expected to cover about 1,000 Ghanaians affected by ongoing xenophobic attacks against migrants in the country. The evacuations will be conducted in groups, prioritizing vulnerable individuals including women, children, the elderly, persons with medical conditions, and students. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has questioned whether Ghana’s reported economic recovery is translating into improved living conditions, insisting that the country’s social realities tell a different story from the government’s macroeconomic achievements. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, July 25, following Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, the Tano North MP said government has focused heavily on positive economic indicators while many households continue to face significant hardship. According to Dr Boako, improvements in inflation, fiscal balances and other macroeconomic indicators should not be mistaken for…

The European Union (EU) has awarded 446 Ghanaians scholarships under the 2026 Erasmus+ Programme, offering recipients the opportunity to pursue higher education and academic exchanges at institutions across Europe. According to a statement issued by the EU on Friday, July 24, 28 Ghanaians were selected under the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters programme, with 14 receiving full scholarships to study at leading European universities. A further 418 students and staff were selected under the International Credit Mobility (ICM) programme, which supports short-term academic exchanges. The Erasmus+ Programme is the EU’s flagship initiative supporting education, training, youth and sports, with a…

Former Legal Adviser to ex-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Kow Abaka Essuman, has criticised Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson over the government’s failure to settle outstanding arrears and entitlements owed to staff of the Presidency who served under the previous administration. In a Facebook post on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Essuman described the situation as “utterly unreasonable,” arguing that the Finance Minister had presented four budgets, including two mid-year budget reviews, without paying benefits that became due in January 2025. “Mr Finance Minister, Hon. Ato Forson, reading FOUR budgets including two mid-year reviews without paying the staff of the…