Author: Political Desk

President John Dramani Mahama has underscored that prayer and faith alone cannot drive Ghana’s economic transformation, stressing the need for hard work, discipline, and responsibility to complement spiritual efforts. Speaking at the 2026 National Day of Prayer held in Accra on Wednesday, President Mahama told gathered political leaders, clergy, traditional authorities, and citizens that sustainable national development requires both faith and purposeful action. “Prayer without responsibility cannot transform an economy. Hope without discipline cannot create prosperity,” the President said. He urged all Ghanaians to embrace a strong work ethic and actively contribute to nation-building, noting that every citizen has a…

The Minority in Parliament has called for a full parliamentary probe into the operations of the government’s flood preparedness task force, following the devastating floods that hit parts of Accra on Monday, June 29. According to the Minority, the performance of the task force fell short of expectations and may have contributed to the severity of the flooding, which displaced residents and caused extensive damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure across the Greater Accra Region. Addressing the media in Parliament on Tuesday, June 30, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the situation exposed the ineffectiveness of the anti-flood task force established…

A Ghanaian national extradited to the United States has pleaded guilty to his role in a multimillion-dollar romance and inheritance fraud scheme that defrauded victims of approximately $4.4 million and has agreed to pay restitution as part of his plea agreement. Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, also known as “Dada Joe Remix,” pleaded guilty last week to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. He was arrested in Ghana on May 27, 2025, on an extradition warrant and transferred to the United States the following month. He has remained in custody since…

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has criticised the recent utility tariff adjustment, expressing disappointment over what it describes as the lack of stakeholder consultation prior to the announcement. According to the association, the business community was taken by surprise by the tariff increase despite recent improvements in key macroeconomic indicators, which it believes should have resulted in a reduction rather than an increase in utility costs. Speaking on the matter, GUTA Vice President Joseph Paddy said traders only became aware of the tariff adjustment through public announcements, without any prior engagement by the relevant authorities. “We slept one…

The United States Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, ruling that children born on American soil to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present in the country are entitled to US citizenship under the Constitution, in a major setback for President Donald Trump’s efforts to restrict immigration. In a 6-3 decision delivered on June 30, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders are “citizens at birth” under the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment. (Reuters) The ruling struck down President Trump’s executive order seeking to deny automatic citizenship…

Parliament has passed the Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026, introducing a comprehensive legal framework aimed at combating piracy, armed robbery at sea, and other maritime-related crimes, as Ghana seeks to strengthen maritime security and protect its economic interests in the Gulf of Guinea. The legislation establishes legal mechanisms for the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and punishment of piracy and related offences, while aligning Ghana’s domestic laws with key international maritime conventions, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1988 Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister for Finance to immediately release GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund to support urgent flood relief and mitigation efforts following severe flooding in Accra and other parts of the southern sector of the country. The decision comes in response to hours of unusually heavy rainfall which caused widespread flooding, leaving several communities affected and disrupting transport and other socio-economic activities. According to a statement issued by the Presidency Communications, GH¢150 million out of the amount will be allocated to immediate relief interventions for individuals and communities impacted by the floods. The remaining…

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned of additional rainfall over Accra and surrounding areas from Monday evening into Tuesday, raising concerns of further flooding as the capital continues to grapple with the impact of hours of heavy downpour. The forecast follows intense rainfall that triggered widespread flooding across several parts of the city, submerging roads, disrupting transport systems and displacing residents. Deputy Director-General (Operations) of GMet, Dr Ignatius Kweku Williams, said in an interview on Channel One TV that there is a high probability of continued rainfall in the coming hours, with another likely spell expected early Tuesday morning.…

Ghana has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to exercise heightened caution when travelling to South Africa, citing planned nationwide protests, reported anti-African sentiment and potential security risks. In a statement dated June 29, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said demonstrations scheduled for June 30, along with reported calls by some activist groups for an “unofficial departure deadline” targeting foreign African nationals, could heighten tensions and increase the risk of intimidation or violence. “The Ministry wishes to advise all prospective Ghanaian travellers to the Republic of South Africa to exercise caution in their travel plans due to the…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the government of confusion, poor coordination and failure in its response to the recent flooding that affected parts of Accra. In a statement issued on June 29, 2026, and signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the opposition party said the situation exposed weaknesses in the country’s flood management system and the government’s inability to implement effective long-term solutions. The NPP expressed solidarity with residents affected by flooding in several communities, including the N1 Highway, Apenkwa, Achimota, Kaneshie, Weija, Spintex, Darkuman Junction and the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange. It described the recurring floods…