Author: Political Desk

Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has denied claims circulating on social media and other platforms that she was armed or discharged a firearm during the shooting incident that occurred at the residence of her younger brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, also known as Akofena. Speaking in a private interaction with journalists while receiving treatment following the incident, the former lawmaker described the allegations as false and misleading, insisting that she neither owns a gun nor has ever used one. “I don’t own a gun, I didn’t shoot a gun and I will never shoot a gun,” she…

The Ministry of Education has directed the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to investigate a viral video showing a student physically assaulting another student. In a statement, Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, said the footage had come to the attention of the Ministry and was immediately forwarded to the leadership of the GES for action. “The attached viral video of a student assaulting another student has come to the attention of the Ministry. I’ve since forwarded it to the Director-General of GES for action,” he stated. Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Education, Dr…

The Ghana Prisons Service has interdicted No. 8566 Chief Officer Michael Osei-Bonsu following his arrest for allegedly attempting to smuggle a substance suspected to be Indian hemp into the Kete-Krachi Local Prison. According to a statement issued by the Service, the incident occurred on Friday, June 19, 2026, during routine security checks conducted by officers on duty ahead of the commencement of the night shift. The statement said the vigilance and professionalism of the officers led to the detection and retrieval of the suspected narcotic substance at the prison gate. Chief Officer Osei-Bonsu was immediately handed over to the Kete-Krachi…

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that shortlisted candidates for its ongoing recruitment exercise will be published by July 20, 2026, with successful applicants expected to assume duty on August 31, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 23, and signed by the Deputy Director-General in charge of Management Services, Prof. Smile Dzisi, the Service outlined the timeline for the completion of the recruitment process. According to the statement, the review of all applications received is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026. GES indicated that it is currently assessing applications to ensure that applicants meet the…

Ghana’s cocoa sector may be heading towards a labour crisis before it faces a production crisis, according to new research presented at a Research and Policy Breakfast in Accra. The study, titled “Towards a Cocoa Producer-Focused Climate Policy in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana,” suggests that climate change is increasingly undermining the health, work capacity, and resilience of cocoa farmers, raising concerns about the future sustainability of cocoa production in West Africa. For decades, climate change discussions in the cocoa sector have focused largely on declining yields, pests, diseases, and deforestation. However, researchers now argue that an equally important but often…

Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, is currently receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra after sustaining gunshot wounds in a reported shooting incident, according to her Special Assistant, Dr. Emmanuel Y. Boakye. The development follows reports of a violent altercation at the residence of her younger brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena, during which about 45 bullets were allegedly fired at her vehicle. A video circulating on social media is said to show the moment she was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. Speaking on GhanAkoma on Akoma 87.9 FM, Dr. Emmanuel Y. Boakye confirmed…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Mr Osman Ayariga Esq., has called for urgent legal and policy reforms to protect Ghana’s growing digital workforce, warning that thousands of young people earning livelihoods through digital platforms remain outside the country’s formal labour protection systems. Speaking at the launch and maiden conference of the Labour Law Society of Ghana on the theme, “Navigating the Frontiers of Digital Labour in Ghana,” Mr Ayariga stressed that digital labour is no longer the future of work but a present reality for many Ghanaian youth. Addressing policymakers, legal practitioners, academics, industry leaders…

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has commended the party’s leadership for renaming its headquarters after its founder, the late former President Jerry John Rawlings. According to him, the decision would help place the party on more solid grounds of unity. In a post on X on Monday, June 22, Koku Anyidoho described the move as a significant event, coinciding with the birthday of the founder of the NDC. “Today, June 22, marks the birthdate of the Founder of the NDC, President Jerry John Rawlings, and a very significant event is taking place…

Energy analyst and former New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, Kwadwo Poku, has stated that the party will remain strong even if former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong decides to leave. His comments come amid growing tensions within the opposition party, following calls by some members for disciplinary action against Kennedy Agyapong over remarks they believe could undermine the party’s prospects in future elections. The former Assin Central MP recently insisted that he would not be intimidated or silenced by internal criticism, warning that continued attempts to dismiss his concerns could push him to disclose more information. “NPP should be…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cautioned aspirants seeking various constituency executive positions against making cash payments to constituency election committees, as nominations officially opened nationwide on Monday, June 22. According to the party, all payments for nomination forms must be made through its designated online platform. Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Deputy General Secretary of the NPP, Haruna Mohammed, stressed that constituency election committees have not been authorised to receive cash payments from aspirants. “Today is the opening of nominations, and people have started purchasing their forms. There is an online portal where you…