Author: Political Desk

The Forestry Commission has strongly condemned a violent attack on its personnel and the destruction of a newly constructed accommodation facility at a timber checkpoint in Babatokuma near Kintampo in the Bono East Region. According to the Commission, the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 9, at about 3:30 p.m., when an irate mob stormed the facility, assaulted officers on duty, vandalised the structure and set it on fire. The accommodation block was built to house personnel deployed to strengthen monitoring of timber transportation and curb the illegal movement of timber and timber products to neighbouring countries. Reports indicate that the…

The government is set to redeploy 70 excavators seized from illegal miners for a nationwide desilting exercise aimed at reducing flooding across the country. Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, announced that the equipment will be handed over to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to clear drains and improve water flow in flood-prone areas. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen flood prevention and enhance environmental sanitation. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, June 10, the Minister explained that the excavators were confiscated during anti-galamsey operations and would now be repurposed for productive national…

Police have commenced interrogations of staff who worked two separate shifts at the Salaga Municipal Hospital following the mysterious disappearance of a newborn baby from the facility. The hospital’s Administrator, Aloysius Bokuma, confirmed the incident and said investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances that led to the baby’s disappearance. According to Mr Bokuma, police have lined up several staff members from the shifts on duty at the time of the incident for questioning. “The police have arrayed a lot of staff from different shifts for questioning,” he said, adding that investigations remain active. The hospital administrator disclosed that…

The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) says it will go ahead with its planned picketing exercise at the Ministry of Education despite fresh assurances from government officials regarding outstanding payments under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. The association is demanding the release of approximately GH¢50 million owed to its members for supplies delivered to public senior high schools since 2023. NAIS announced that the protest would proceed after a meeting held on Wednesday, June 10, between the association and officials of the Free SHS Secretariat. During the meeting, suppliers were updated on efforts to process their…

More than 500 young people from 24 communities in the Essikado-Ketan Constituency participated in the 2026 edition of the Dr. Grace Community League (GCL), a football competition organized under the auspices of the Member of Parliament, Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah, and aimed at promoting youth development, talent identification, and community engagement. The three-month tournament brought together teams from communities including Agric, Essipon, Benyakrom, Nchaban Nkwanta, Bakado, Fijia, Diabene, Essikado, Ketan, Mpintsin, and Kojokrom. According to the MP, the initiative was designed to provide a structured platform for young footballers to showcase their abilities through organised fixtures, professional officiating, and competitive…

Most Ghanaians continue to approve of President John Mahama’s job performance even as public satisfaction has slipped, according to a new nationwide poll released on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). The poll, conducted in May 2026 across all sixteen regions of Ghana with over 1,000 respondents, shows Mahama’s approval rating at 58.9%, down 9.1 percentage points from 68% recorded in December 2025. Some 28.4% of respondents disapproved of his performance, while 12.8% had no opinion. The IEA noted that the more than 30 percentage point gap between approval and disapproval shows that positive views…

The Toase District Court has struck out the assault case involving a teacher and a female student of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School (SHS) in the Ashanti Region. The case was on the back of a physical altercation on campus in which teacher Eric Afful was captured on video repeatedly striking the student before lifting and throwing her to the ground. The footage, which went viral on social media, sparked widespread public outrage and condemnation, leading to the teacher’s arrest. When the matter came up before the court, the judge encouraged both parties and their families to resolve the issue…

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike from Monday, June 15, 2026, if the Ministry of Finance fails to release the dollar exchange rate required for the payment of book and research allowances to lecturers in public universities. According to the association, the delay has generated widespread frustration among its members, who have already given the national leadership the mandate to take industrial action should the issue remain unresolved by the end of the week. Speaking on the matter, UTAG General Secretary, Dr Samuel Seglah, expressed disappointment over what he described as…

Ghanaian Afro-Pop artiste Camidoh is set to release his third single of 2026, titled “A Thing I Like”, featuring rising musician and label mate PBee. The song is scheduled for worldwide release on June 10 and follows the success of his earlier singles, “Ride Solo” and “Phony”, which showcased different sides of his musical style. According to the singer, the new track continues his exploration of love-themed music while blending contemporary Afrobeat influences with a distinctly Ghanaian sound. Produced by Klasik Beats and mixed and mastered by Mr Groove, the song features a catchy hook and vibrant melodies designed to…

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate summoning of three government ministers to the House to answer questions on pressing national issues generating public concern. The ministers targeted are Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, and Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams. The demand was made on Tuesday, June 9, during discussions on the Business Statement for the week. The Minority expressed disappointment that the ministers had not been scheduled to brief Parliament on matters of significant public interest. First Deputy Minority Whip and Tolon MP, Habib Iddrisu,…