Author: Political Desk

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate reinstatement of more than 1,500 public-sector workers dismissed after the change of government in January 2025, describing the mass terminations as “arbitrary, unjust and harmful” to young Ghanaians entering the labour market. In a press statement marking Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary on March 6, the Minority said recent findings by a committee established by the Chief of Staff had validated its long-held position that many of the dismissals lacked justification. According to the statement, the committee examined 2,080 cases across 36 public institutions, including the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana…

The Minority in Parliament has raised serious concerns about what it described as a worsening crisis confronting Ghanaian farmers and the growing environmental damage caused by illegal mining, calling for urgent government intervention. In a statement issued to commemorate Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary on March 6, the Minority said farmers across the country were facing severe economic hardship due to unsold produce, falling prices and weak agricultural support systems. The caucus particularly highlighted challenges affecting rice, cashew and vegetable farmers, saying many producers were struggling with debt and post-harvest losses. According to the Minority, rice farmers in parts of northern…

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to reject ill-gotten wealth and prioritise integrity as the nation pursues its broader “Reset” agenda to rebuild trust and strengthen governance. In a special message to Ghanaians to commemorate the country’s 69th Independence Day on March 6, 2026, the President emphasised that sustainable national progress hinges not only on policy reforms but also on a fundamental shift in societal attitudes, expectations, and leadership conduct. “Resetting Ghana is about resetting values, resetting expectations, and resetting the very relationship between leaders and the led,” President Mahama stated in his address. The President stressed that celebrating…

The Member of Parliament for the Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has raised concerns over the funding arrangements for the government’s One Million Coders Programme, warning that the approach could potentially breach provisions of the Public Financial Management Act. Contributing to the debate on the State of the Nation Address in Parliament, the Mpraeso MP questioned how the flagship digital initiative is being financed and whether Parliament has been properly informed of its funding sources. According to him, while the President highlighted the One Million Coders Programme as a key pillar of Ghana’s digital transformation agenda, there remains little clarity…

The Member of Parliament for the Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has questioned the government’s silence on the future of AT Ghana during the ongoing debate on the State of the Nation Address in Parliament. Contributing to the debate on the floor of the House, the Mpraeso MP expressed concern that despite the President’s extensive remarks on digital transformation and the development of a digital economy, the address failed to address the situation of AT Ghana, formerly AirtelTigo. According to him, the omission is worrying given the telecom operator’s role in Ghana’s communications sector and the uncertainty currently facing its…

The Ghana Air Force has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus H175 helicopter from France, in a key milestone for the modernisation of its fleet. The state-of-the-art aircraft arrived in Accra on Thursday, March 5, 2026, following a successful ferry flight from Marignane, France, where it underwent all required technical acceptance procedures with manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. According to an official post by the Ghana Armed Forces, the delivery forms part of a broader defence procurement programme approved by Parliament to boost the operational capacity of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The helicopter’s journey followed a carefully planned route, transiting through…

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has declared a nationwide strike, directing all members in the Civil Service and Local Government Service to stay at home from Monday, March 9, 2026, until further notice. In a circular signed by Executive Secretary Isaac Bampoe Addo and dated March 5, 2026, the association instructed members to comply with the directive, addressed to the Head of Civil Service, Head of Local Government Service, all Regional Secretaries, and CLOGSAG members nationwide. “Stay at home until further notice,” the circular emphatically stated. The industrial action follows years of unresolved grievances over the…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed a thorough investigation into allegations that some police personnel at Kibi were involved in the unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢400,000 from a mobile money (MoMo) agent’s account. The directive comes in response to a viral video circulating on social media, which claims that officers from the Kibi Police Station unlawfully accessed and withdrew the funds from the agent’s MoMo wallet. In a statement, the Ghana Police Service indicated that the IGP has assigned the matter to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for a comprehensive probe to establish the facts of…

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has contributed GH¢200,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) to support its “Heal Ghana Month” campaign, aimed at raising resources for patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases. The donation sets the pace for the nationwide fundraising drive taking place in March, widely celebrated as Ghana Month. According to the Fund, the contribution marks the beginning of a stronger collaboration between the two institutions in supporting life-saving medical interventions for vulnerable patients. “Heal Ghana Month” follows an earlier fundraising campaign in February dubbed “Kyere Wo Do”, which translates as “Show Your Love”. That initiative mobilised public…

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the Majority group in Parliament to halt the exhibition of placards featuring the image of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta during parliamentary proceedings. Raising the issue on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, March 4, Mr. Afenyo-Markin expressed concern over the actions of some Majority Members of Parliament who displayed placards portraying Mr. Ofori-Atta during the State of the Nation Address. According to the Minority Leader, political dissent should not result in actions that tarnish the reputation of individuals who have not been found guilty by any court of law. He noted that…