Author: Political Desk

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned that transport fares could be adjusted upward following an anticipated rise in fuel prices in the upcoming pricing window. The union indicated that any increase in pump prices would force commercial transport operators to review lorry fares to offset the growing cost of operations. This comes as the second pricing window for March 2026 begins on Monday, March 16. Industry analysts have projected upward adjustments in fuel prices across the country. According to recent industry data, the price floor for petrol has risen to GH¢11.57 per litre, up from GH¢10.46 per…

A joint police operation has led to the arrest of two more suspects in the deadly armed robbery and murder at Fufulso Junction in the Savannah Region, bringing the total number of persons in custody to five. The latest arrests follow an earlier swoop that netted three suspects on March 12, 2026. The operation was directed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who deployed a special team comprising officers from the IGP’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team and the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters in Accra. The team was sent to support…

The Government of Ghana has activated an emergency one-way evacuation plan for its citizens in Qatar amid the heightened security situation across the Middle East. In a release issued on Friday, March 15, 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Doha referred to its earlier notice of March 6, 2026 and announced that the government has decided to undertake the evacuation exercise “in the wake of the heightened security situation in the Region.” The statement stressed that the arrangement is strictly a one-way evacuation exercise to Ghana. “Accordingly, Ghanaians in Qatar who wish to be evacuated immediately from…

The Offinsomanhene, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, has urged the Minority Caucus in Parliament to strongly represent the concerns of cocoa farmers as they begin a tour of cocoa-producing communities across the Ashanti Region. “Go and speak for the farmers — we are behind you,” the chief told the lawmakers when a delegation of Minority Members of Parliament paid a courtesy call on him and the Offinso Queenmother, Nana Adwoa Afranewaa III, during the traditional Akwasidae celebration in Offinso on Sunday. The delegation, led by the Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, was in the traditional area to…

The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Ewurabena Aubynn, has launched the Ablekuma North Supporters Union as part of efforts to mobilise community backing for Ghana’s national teams while promoting grassroots sports development in the constituency. The launch coincided with the maiden edition of the Ewurabena Aubynn Victory Cup, a community football match organised to commemorate her victory in the 2024 parliamentary elections and to deepen youth engagement through sports. The event, held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Wesley Grammar School Astro-Turf, was organised in collaboration with the Ablekuma North Sports Union (ANSU) and drew residents from across…

Minority Members of Parliament, led by the Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, on Sunday paid a courtesy call on the Offinsomanhene, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, and the Queenmother, Nana Adwoa Afranewaa III, during the Akwasidae celebration in Offinso in the Ashanti Region. The visit was to seek the blessings of the traditional leaders ahead of a week-long tour of cocoa-growing communities in the region. According to the delegation, the tour is aimed at engaging cocoa farmers to better understand their concerns, particularly regarding recent producer price reductions, often described by farmers as “cocoa price haircuts.” The…

Dialysis patients in Ghana’s Bono Region are expected to receive improved treatment following the donation of two dialysis machines to the Sunyani Teaching Hospital by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. The new equipment is intended to enhance access to dialysis care, particularly for patients suffering from infectious diseases alongside kidney complications. Until now, the hospital operated with only three dialysis machines, which were largely unavailable to patients with infectious conditions. As a result, many critically ill patients were compelled to travel long distances, often twice a week, to facilities such as Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital or hospitals in Berekum in…

The founder of The1957News, Bernard Kwesi Odompleh (Nene Odompleh), on Thursday, March 12, 2026, delivered a guest lecture to Master’s students at the University of Ghana’s Department of Communication Studies on the topic of blogging. As a guest lecturer, Nene Odompleh was invited to share his expertise as a seasoned blogger and media entrepreneur, offering practical insights and experiences to guide students in creating and managing their own blogs. Within the M.A. Communication Studies Programme, students are required to produce various communication products, including podcasts, documentaries, blogs, and campaigns, that address important media and communication issues. As part of measures…

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…