Author: Political Desk

The Government of Ghana has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, as statutory public holidays to commemorate Eid-ul-Fitr and Shaqq Day. In a statement issued by the Ministry of the Interior, Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak announced that an additional public holiday has been declared for Monday, March 23, 2026. This adjustment ensures that workers and the public enjoy a full long weekend, as one of the designated holidays falls on a Saturday. “The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 20th March and Saturday, 21st March 2026 mark Eid-Ul-Fitr and Shaqq Days, which are statutory public…

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved a downward adjustment in electricity and water tariffs, effective from April 1, 2026. Electricity tariffs will be reduced by an average of 4.81 per cent, while water tariffs will decrease by an average of 3.06 per cent, following the Commission’s quarterly tariff review. Announcing the decision in a statement issued on Friday, March 13, 2026, the PURC said the review was carried out in accordance with its statutory mandate to adjust tariffs periodically to reflect changes in key economic variables and operational costs faced by utility providers. “The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission…

President John Dramani Mahama has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration by Yonsei University, one of South Korea’s most prestigious institutions, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to national transformation, economic development, and fostering international academic and diplomatic ties. The degree was formally conferred on Friday, March 13, 2026, during a special ceremony at the university’s campus in Seoul. The honour was presented by Yonsei University President Yoon Dog-sup and Kim Hyun-chul, Dean of the Graduate School. In his acceptance speech, President Mahama expressed deep gratitude and dedicated the award to the people of Ghana,…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Kpandai constituency in the 2024 general elections, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, has filed a fresh suit at the Supreme Court challenging key provisions of Ghana’s election petition law. In a writ invoking the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction, Wakpal is seeking a declaration that Section 18 of the Representation of the People Law (PNDCL 284) is inconsistent with the 1992 Constitution. The plaintiff contends that the requirement under the law for parliamentary election petitions to be filed only after the publication of results in the Ghana Gazette undermines key constitutional provisions on elections…

The Ranking Member on the Roads and Transport Committee of Parliament and MP for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has called on the government, through the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, to urgently organise widespread public education and sensitization programmes on the impending Road Traffic Regulations, 2026. In a Facebook post on Friday , March 12, 2026, the lawmaker described the regulations which is currently before Parliament and expected to take effect after March 25, 2026, as containing “almost new rules and sanction regimes” for road…

Ghanaian musician Medikal is set to embark on a nationwide tour with the National Youth Authority (NYA) as part of efforts to intensify the fight against drug abuse among young people. The tour forms part of the Authority’s “Red Means Stop” campaign, a national initiative aimed at raising awareness about the dangers associated with the synthetic drug known as “Red” and other harmful substances. Medikal announced his intention to support the nationwide outreach after being officially named an ambassador for the campaign on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. Speaking during the event, the…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called on social media influencers and public figures to support the Authority’s “Red Means Stop” campaign aimed at tackling drug abuse among young people. He made the appeal on Thursday, March 12, 2026, during the official appointment of Ghanaian musician Medikal as an ambassador for the anti-drug campaign at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. Mr Ayariga said the fight against substance abuse, particularly the growing use of the synthetic drug known as “Red”, requires the collective efforts of influential personalities who have strong connections with…

Ghanaian musician Medikal has been officially named an ambassador for the National Youth Authority’s (NYA) “Red Means Stop” campaign aimed at combating the growing abuse of the synthetic drug known as “Red” among young people. The appointment was announced on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment by the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, in the presence of the Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Osman Ayariga. The initiative forms part of a national effort to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse and to encourage young people…

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has officially terminated its Fixed Base Operation (FBO) agreement with McDan Aviation Handling Services Limited due to persistent failure to pay contractual fees and accumulated debts at Kotoka International Airport. In a statement issued on Thursday, March 12, 2026, GACL explained that the licence agreement, signed in August 2022, permitted McDan Aviation to provide FBO services at designated areas within Terminal 1 of the airport. Under the terms, the company was obligated to remit licence fees, royalties and rent to the airport operator. However, GACL said McDan Aviation began defaulting on these financial obligations…

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has neutralised two armed robbery suspects in a shootout along the Obuasi-Dunkwa highway, disrupting a dangerous criminal gang responsible for several highway robberies in the region. The operations, carried out on March 10 and 11, 2026, were based on credible intelligence and resulted in the deaths of the two suspects, the recovery of firearms and ammunition, and the arrest of additional gang members. According to the police, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, officers received reliable information that a group of armed men had assembled in a bush along the Obuasi-Dunkwa highway, preparing to carry…