Author: Political Desk

A Canadian Federal Court has dismissed an urgent motion filed by Black Stars midfielder Thomas Teye Partey, effectively upholding the refusal of his application to enter Canada ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision, delivered on June 16, 2026 by Justice Roger R. Lafrenière in Ottawa, followed Partey’s attempt to challenge a ruling by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that denied him a Temporary Resident Visa. Partey had sought an expedited order compelling Canadian authorities to either grant him entry or reconsider his application quickly, arguing that he needed to join Ghana’s squad for their World Cup…

GN Savings and Loans has secured another legal victory in its bid to resume operations after the Court of Appeal struck out a Motion for Stay of Execution filed by the Receiver. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, clears a key legal hurdle that had the potential to delay the enforcement of an earlier Court of Appeal decision ordering the restoration of the company’s licence, assets and management control. The latest development further strengthens the financial institution’s position as it works to revive operations nearly seven years after its licence was revoked. Speaking shortly after the ruling, lead…

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged the Black Stars to remain united and give their best at the FIFA World Cup, assuring the team of the full backing of Ghanaians both at home and abroad. She delivered the message when she led a delegation of high-profile Ghanaians to visit the team’s camp in Toronto, Canada, ahead of Ghana’s opening Group stage match against Panama. “Ghana is rooting for you, regardless of where you are, whether in the diaspora, on farms, or at home. The whole country is behind you,” she told the players. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang commended the team…

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended his goodwill message to the Black Stars as Ghana kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign today. Ghana will open its tournament against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, in Toronto, Canada. In his message to the national team, Dr Bawumia described football as a unifying force that brings Ghanaians together and connects people across the world. “Football has always been a part of us as a nation, it has always united us, and it brings the world together,” he said. “As the Black Stars start…

Majority Chief Whip and South Dayi MP, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, has strongly condemned the recent wave of xenophobic violence targeting African migrants in South Africa, describing the situation as a dangerous threat to African unity and human dignity. Addressing the Pan African Parliament, Mr Dafeamekpor said recent incidents in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal were evidence of what he called the “gradual normalization of organised hostility” against foreign nationals. He noted that reports and viral videos showed groups of individuals stopping migrants in public spaces, demanding identity documents, intimidating traders, and forcing foreign-owned businesses to close. “What we are witnessing is…

The Member of Parliament for Sunyani West, Millicent Yeboah Amankwah, has donated 100 sewing machines to Assembly Members across the constituency as part of efforts to promote vocational training and youth empowerment. The donation is expected to support apprenticeship programmes within various electoral areas and provide opportunities for young people interested in acquiring employable skills in dressmaking and fashion design. Speaking during the presentation, the MP said the initiative forms part of her commitment to reducing unemployment and encouraging skills development among the youth in the constituency. She noted that vocational and technical training remain critical tools for economic empowerment…

Nukunu Sports Academy has pledged to support a young football enthusiast who travelled to Jasikan in an attempt to join the academy despite being below the minimum recruitment age. The announcement was made by the founder of the academy and Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, June 16. According to Mr Agbana, the boy approached the academy’s Technical Director and expressed his strong desire to become part of the football programme. However, he was found to be several years younger than the minimum age of 14 required under the academy’s recruitment…

The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas), Ms Judith Adjobah Blay, and her team on Tuesday, June 16, paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo. The visit follows an initial meeting held in August last year, which sought to explore ways in which both organisations could collaborate for mutual benefit and drive growth in Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector. Discussions during Tuesday’s meeting focused on promoting the smooth operations of Ghana Gas and strengthening partnerships between the two entities, among other issues. In her remarks,…

A Federal Court hearing in Ottawa into Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey’s denied Canadian visa application has concluded, with the judge reserving decision on the judicial review application. The application, filed on behalf of the 32-year-old Villarreal star and supported by Ghanaian authorities, seeks to challenge Canada’s refusal to grant him entry ahead of Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday, June 17. Canadian authorities deemed Partey criminally inadmissible under immigration rules due to pending charges in the United Kingdom. Partey faces seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by…

The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has pledged to push for the immediate reconstruction of the bridge linking Edwinase and Kokotro after it was washed away by heavy rains. The MP said he immediately rushed to the scene on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, following the devastating news. In a Facebook post, Poku-Adusei shared an emotional account of the situation and how it is affecting members of his constituency. “In a quiet, deeply moving moment, I held the hand of an elderly farmer as I helped her cross the flooded river to the other side. That simple act says…