Author: Political Desk

The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has asserted that the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi commenced during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration in 2024, rather than under the subsequent National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme, Oppong Nkrumah clarified that the cedi was trading at GH¢14 to the US dollar when the NPP handed over power on January 7, 2025. He attributed the currency’s recovery to initiatives implemented in the final quarter of 2024, particularly the Gold-for-Reserves programme, which was bolstered by a surge in global gold prices.…

Chelsea Football Club has officially appointed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a contract running until 2032. The 41-year-old Englishman, who previously managed Strasbourg, joins the Blues on a five-and-a-half-year deal with an option for an additional season. Rosenior replaces Enzo Maresca, who departed the club on New Year’s Day. Rosenior is set to watch Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Fulham from the stands at Craven Cottage on Wednesday. He will lead his first training session on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie against Charlton Athletic. “I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed head…

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that Ghana’s ongoing programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will mark the country’s final bailout, as his administration strives to foster a robust and self-reliant economy free from reliance on external financial aid. The President made this declaration during his address at the Annual New Year School and Conference in Accra on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He indicated that Ghana is set to conclude the IMF Extended Credit Facility programme by mid-year, expressing optimism that the nation will not seek IMF assistance again. President Mahama highlighted the success of the IMF programme but…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has revealed plans by the Ghana Police Service to incorporate studies on tradition and culture into their training programmes. He made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to the Police Headquarters in Accra on January 6. “I would like to announce that the Police administration will introduce a course on tradition and culture in our training programmes. This is to ensure that our officers understand the cultural context within which they operate,” he stated. The IGP also commended the Asantehene for his pivotal role…

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to ensure the prompt arrest and prosecution of all personnel implicated in the alleged assault on a journalist from Class Media Group. According to reports, Samuel Addo, a journalist with Class Media Group, was assaulted by officers from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) who reportedly attempted to stop him from filming a fire incident at the Kasoa New Market in the Central Region on Monday, January 5, 2026. A video making the rounds on social media depicts Addo…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has hailed the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as the “King Solomon” of our time, commending his outstanding contributions to peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and national development. The praise came during a courtesy visit by the Asantehene to the Police Headquarters in Accra on January 6. “As the Chief Constable of this country, I must commend Your Majesty and highlight your role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution, which has had a profound impact on national security,” IGP Yohuno stated. He lauded the monarch’s exceptional mediation skills, which he said have restored calm and…

Residents of Tain-Ano, a cashew-growing community in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region, were left in shock and disbelief as they ushered in the New Year following the alleged butchering of a couple by a farmer on a cashew farm in the area. According to information gathered by the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the suspect, who is also a cashew farmer, fled the scene after the crime but later surrendered himself to the Police at Asiri, another cashew-producing town in the Jaman North District. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, January 4, 2026, while the couple was working…

The Ministry of the Interior has announced that screening for shortlisted applicants to the Ghana Police Service will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026, as part of Phase II of the Centralised Services E-Recruitment Portal (CSERP) for the 2025 and 2026 intake. According to the Ministry, the documentation and body inspection exercise will run from January 12 to February 4, 2026. However, at this stage, only applicants for the Ghana Police Service have been scheduled, with those seeking positions in the Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and Ghana Immigration Service set to receive their screening details after January…

Venezuela’s vice president and oil minister, Delcy Rodriguez, was formally sworn in on Monday as the country’s interim president, amid the appearance of U.S.-deposed President Nicolas Maduro in a New York court on drug charges, following his removal from power by the Trump administration in a dramatic weekend military action. Rodriguez, a 56-year-old labour lawyer renowned for her close ties to the private sector and unwavering devotion to the ruling party, was sworn in by her brother Jorge, who serves as the head of the national assembly. Also sworn in on Monday were 283 lawmakers elected last May, with only…

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi has disclosed that he was on the verge of ascending to the presidency of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) prior to his abrupt departure from football administration in 2018. In an interview on Joy News on Tuesday, January 6, 2025, Nyantakyi reflected on his prominent role within CAF, where he served as the first vice president, positioning him as the natural successor to the top seat. “It was very possible. At the time I exited CAF and football, I was the first vice president of the federation. I was the next…