Author: Political Desk

Hajia Amina Adam, the widow of the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Naser Toure Mahama, has formally declared her intention to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries ahead of the by-election to fill the vacant seat. In a press release issued on January 22, 2026, Hajia Amina expressed profound grief over the sudden passing of her husband on January 4, 2026, describing him as not only a spouse but a leader to her and their children who instilled values of respect for humanity and gratitude to the Almighty. She highlighted the overwhelming support and affection shown to…

A student of the Institute of Journalism of the University of Media, Arts and Communications (UniMAC) has tragically died after being knocked down by an unregistered vehicle on the N1 Highway. According to reports available to The1957News, the suspect driver allegedly abandoned the body of the deceased in the Korle Bu area. The incident occurred on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Dzorwulu traffic light intersection near the Lapaz footbridge, where the student, identified as Nelson, was attempting to cross the road after visiting the campus en route home. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the driver initially feigned concern and expressed…

The Accra High Court has dismissed a GH¢20 million defamation lawsuit filed by the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Ransford  Abbey, popularly known as Randy Abbey, against the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, alias Abronye DC. In a ruling delivered by Justice Halimah El-Alawa Abdul Basit, the court found the writ of summons and statement of claim to be procedurally defective, leading to its outright dismissal without any orders as to costs. The suit, initiated on August 26, 2025, followed alleged defamatory broadcasts and publications made by Abronye,…

Former President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged flagbearer aspirants in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to prioritize the party’s unity over personal ambitions, emphasizing that the NPP is greater than any individual. Addressing the aspirants at a peace pact signing ceremony ahead of the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026, Akufo-Addo described the pact as a serious commitment rather than a mere formality. “This peace pact, this commitment pact, is therefore not a mere ceremony,” he stated. He further explained that it symbolizes “a solemn covenant, a commitment that ambition will not override fraternity, that competition will not descend…

The High Court in Accra has directed Gifty Oware-Mensah, the former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), to submit a list of her witnesses by January 27 in connection with her trial over an alleged GH¢38 million financial loss tied to the NSA ghost names scandal. Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, the presiding judge, issued a stern warning that the court would “advise itself” should Mrs. Oware-Mensah fail to comply with the order. This follows her previous non-compliance with a similar directive issued on December 22. During the court session, Mrs. Oware-Mensah’s lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, contended that the…

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced an upward adjustment in the prices of several services related to the Ghana Card, effective immediately, as part of efforts to sustain and enhance service delivery. In a notice shared on Thursday, January 22, 2026, the NIA outlined that the changes will impact key services, including first-time registration, updates to personal information, card replacement, nationality updates, and non-citizen card registration. “We wish to respectfully inform the general public that there will be an adjustment in the prices of the following services,” the notice read, listing the affected areas. The Authority attributed the price…

A nationwide survey conducted by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has revealed that a majority of Ghanaians, specifically 58%, are satisfied with the current direction of the country under the new government. The findings are detailed in an IEA press release dated January 21, following a public opinion poll carried out across all 16 regions of Ghana from December 20 to 28, 2025, involving 1,022 respondents. According to the release, the poll comes amid significant changes in 2025, including the installation of a new government and notable improvements in the macroeconomic environment, despite ongoing socioeconomic challenges. “The new government…

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been appointed to lead a 14-member Commonwealth Observer Group for Bangladesh’s upcoming parliamentary elections and a nationwide referendum, both set for February 12, 2026. The appointment was announced in London on January 21, 2026, by Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, in response to a formal request from the Bangladesh Election Commission. The Observer Group will monitor Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, which will coincide with a referendum on the July Charter—a post-uprising reform framework that proposes extensive political and constitutional changes. In announcing the deployment, Ms. Botchwey described the mission as timely and significant…

The Chairperson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Elections Committee, Mr. Joseph Osei-Owusu, has issued a stern warning to individuals contemplating the deployment of private security or ‘macho men’ during the party’s upcoming presidential primaries, stating that the police will handle such actions “very, very severely.” Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, Mr. Osei-Owusu emphasized the robust security measures in place for the January 31, 2026, primaries, which will see 211,849 delegates casting votes at 333 polling centres across the country’s 276 constituencies. “Anybody thinking of bringing private security or ‘macho’ men should think twice. The…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has affirmed its full readiness for the upcoming presidential primaries set for January 31, 2026, promising a credible, transparent, and secure electoral process for party members and the general public. A total of 211,849 delegates are expected to participate in the voting exercise at 333 designated polling centres across the nation’s 276 constituencies. Polling will commence at 7:00 a.m. and conclude at 2:00 p.m. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, Mr. Joseph Osei-Owusu, Chairperson of the NPP Presidential Elections Committee, confirmed that all necessary logistical, administrative, and security measures have been put…