Author: Political Desk

The Rwandan government has initiated international arbitration against the United Kingdom, claiming it is owed £100 million following the cancellation of an asylum deal by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Rwanda argues that the UK breached the terms of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership, signed in 2022 under the previous Conservative government, which involved sending some asylum seekers who arrived illegally in Britain to the East African nation. In a statement, Rwanda’s government cited the UK’s “intransigence” on the issues, prompting the pursuit of claims through arbitration. The claims include the UK’s public disclosure of the agreement’s financial terms,…

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has described the party’s upcoming January 31 presidential primary as a crucial test of its preparedness for the 2028 general elections. He was addressing growing public concerns about escalating tensions and heated exchanges among the flagbearer aspirants during the campaign. According to Freddie Blay, the vigorous contest is a sign of robust internal democracy, which is equipping the party for its future showdown with the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). While admitting that some remarks during the campaign may have exceeded acceptable boundaries, he argued that these instances help…

 The Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has urged parents to stop purchasing toy guns for their children, warning that such toys could normalize violence and lead to dangerous consequences. The caution comes in the wake of a recent incident in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region, where police seized a pump-action gun from a 15-year-old boy in Bepotenten Sukuum on January 23, 2026. A subsequent clash resulted in one death and one injury after officers instructed the boy to notify the gun’s owner to report with proper documentation. Speaking on Nhyira FM’s “Kro Yi…

The Supreme Court is set to deliver its ruling today, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, on an application challenging the annulment of the 2024 parliamentary election results in the Kpandai constituency, Northern Region. The case, filed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate Matthew Nyindam, seeks to quash a Tamale High Court judgment that declared the election results null and void, ordering a re-run. Matthew Nyindam is contesting the High Court’s jurisdiction in the matter, following a petition that led to the annulment. The Supreme Court had earlier ordered the suspension of the planned re-run pending its decision. The 2024 parliamentary…

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, has declared that his decision to vie for the Ayawaso East parliamentary seat under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is rooted in a commitment to service rather than personal gain. Baba Jamal, one of six aspirants who have picked nomination forms, filed his documents for the NDC primary ahead of the constituency’s by-election scheduled for March 3. The by-election follows the passing of the former Member of Parliament, Mahama Naser Toure. Addressing journalists after submitting his nomination, Baba Jamal urged delegates to evaluate his extensive experience and ability to drive meaningful…

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to join as a party in a constitutional suit challenging aspects of its powers under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). Private legal practitioner Noah Adamptey filed the suit, questioning the constitutionality of Parliament’s decision to establish the OSP, particularly Sections 4 and 33 of the Act. In court on Tuesday, January 27, lawyers for the OSP, led by Dr Isidore Tufuor, argued that the reliefs sought directly impact the OSP’s mandate. Moving the joinder application, Dr Tufuor told the court…

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has disclosed that the government will review all previously sold public lands to ensure they provided value for money. During a visit by the Vice-President to the Ministry, Mr. Buah announced that the review process has already commenced. “We began the process of reviewing. One of the things we all heard about was that public lands that the government had taken for specific purposes that now belong to the government, some of them for agricultural purposes, some of them for different purposes, become government property,” he explained. He highlighted instances…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced that the government is revising regulations to hike the penalty for overloaded trucks from the current GH¢5,000 to GH¢50,000. In an interview with GTV on Monday, January 26, 2026, Mr. Agbodza described the existing fine as insufficient to deter offenders, noting that it does not adequately cover the extensive damage inflicted on roads by overloaded vehicles. “You cannot have a penalty of GH¢5,000 when the damage you are doing is GH¢50,000. You have to increase the penalty,” he stated. The minister explained that the current axle load enforcement system…

Veteran politician Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, and former Education Minister Dr. Christine Amoako-Nuamah have taken legal action against Ghana’s major political parties, challenging the constitutionality of their delegate-based systems for electing presidential and parliamentary candidates. The trio has filed a suit at the Supreme Court, seeking declarations against the New Patriotic Party (NPP), National Democratic Congress (NDC), and Convention People’s Party (CPP). They argue that these internal electoral processes disenfranchise ordinary party members and violate democratic principles outlined in the 1992 Constitution. The Attorney-General and the Electoral Commission (EC) have…

The Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, has been hit by two devastating fire outbreaks within a span of just 24 hours, leaving traders and business owners counting significant losses. The latest incident occurred on Monday evening when a fierce blaze swept through the Anwona Market near Afful Nkwanta in the Kumasi Metropolis. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire erupted around 10 p.m., originating from the footwear factory section where flammable materials are typically stored. The flames quickly spread, causing extensive damage to several shops and stalls in the market. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded promptly and are currently…