Author: Political Desk

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming cardiovascular and thoracic healthcare in Ghana through strategic investments in patient support, specialist training and critical medical infrastructure. Addressing the Annual General and Scientific Conference of the Ghanaian Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons, the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, said sustainable specialist healthcare cannot be achieved by building hospitals and training doctors alone but by ensuring that patients can afford the lifesaving treatment available to them. She noted that financial hardship remains one of the greatest barriers preventing many Ghanaians living with…

The National House of Chiefs has pledged its full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), committing to champion the initiative nationwide to help ensure more Ghanaians living with chronic diseases benefit from financial assistance for specialised healthcare. The commitment was made during a courtesy call by the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, on the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi, where she sought the support of traditional leaders in advancing the Fund’s mandate. Addressing the chiefs, Ms Darko-Opoku described traditional rulers as trusted custodians of their communities whose influence would be vital in…

PrepMaster, a new digital platform developed by CashPlanet Ltd, has officially launched in Ghana to provide practice tools for major examinations and visa interviews. The platform, accessible at prepmaster.com.gh, targets students preparing for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), as well as candidates for professional licensing exams such as nursing and midwifery. It also offers preparation resources for individuals facing visa interviews for travel, study, work, or family reunification abroad. According to the company, PrepMaster emphasises daily practice, timed mock examinations aligned with official syllabuses, and progress tracking. A key feature is…

Akosua Manu, Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 Presidential Candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has questioned the Presidential Staffer, Nana Yaa Jantuah, over what she described as her silence following the recent flood disaster that claimed lives and caused widespread destruction. Speaking on Asempa FM on Thursday, July 2, Ms Manu contrasted Nana Yaa Jantuah’s public reaction to the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) with her response to the flooding. “You cried for DDEP victims; where are your tears for flood victims?” she asked, arguing that the same level of empathy shown to victims…

Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Security and Intelligence, has emphasised that standardised operating procedures will help ensure evidence collected in conflict zones by first responders leads to stronger investigations and successful prosecutions. Speaking at the Second Plenary Expert Group Meeting on the finalisation of the SOPs at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Agyeman-Rawlings described the procedures as vital for maintaining the integrity of evidence gathered during counter-terrorism operations. She extended appreciation to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, national institutions, and development partners for their commitment to strengthening Ghana’s…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is advancing efforts to improve access to specialised healthcare by engaging key stakeholders in Ghana’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors to finalise its Medicines List, a key component of the Fund that helps patients obtain life-saving medicines without severe financial hardship. Addressing a high-level stakeholder engagement in Accra, the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, described the Medicines List as more than simply a catalogue of approved medicines. She said it is a carefully designed national framework that identifies medicines eligible for funding under the Trust Fund while establishing reimbursement prices…

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) investigator leading investigations into the GH¢49.1 million cyber defence software case on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, told the High Court that investigators found it “strange” that former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, had acquired multiple properties despite their known sources of income. Testifying as the fourth prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Adu Boahene and others, EOCO Staff Officer Frank Marshall Cromwell said investigations identified 11 properties linked to Adu Boahene, identified in court as A1, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, identified…

 The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has urged Ghanaians to stop blaming politicians alone for corruption, saying citizens must also accept responsibility for the state of the nation. Delivering a sermon at the 2026 National Day of Prayer in Accra on Wednesday, Apostle Nyamekye emphasised that national transformation demands the collective effort of all Ghanaians rather than leaving development solely in the hands of political leaders. He questioned the tendency to shift all blame onto politicians, noting that with a population of over 34 million, only a small number are politicians and government appointees. “We are…

The Ghana Armed Forces has cleared more than half of the right of way for the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway, achieving a major milestone in the project’s preparatory phase. As of June 25, 2026, a total of 89.5 kilometres — representing 50.9% of the 175.6km corridor — has been cleared, the GAF said in an update. Project coordinator Col Alex Twumasi said the entire clearing and stripping exercise, covering a 120-metre width, is scheduled to be completed in 20 weeks. He noted that over 50% of the work has been done within just nine weeks. “The GAF Engineers have been tasked…

Ghana’s inflation rose for the third consecutive month in June, climbing to 5.3% from 3.7% in May, as sharp increases in ginger prices and rising costs in transport, housing, and education offset gains from falling staple food prices. According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), headline inflation remains significantly lower than the 13.7% recorded in June 2025, but persistent pressures in the services sector continue to drive household costs. Food inflation increased modestly to 3.9% in June from 3.3% in May, while non-food inflation accelerated more sharply to 6.3% from 4.1%. Services inflation stood at 9.4%, well above goods inflation…