Author: Political Desk

The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has led members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament on a tour of cocoa-growing communities in the Eastern Region. The visit follows the government’s recent reduction in cocoa producer prices, a decision that has generated concern among farmers and attracted strong criticism from the Minority. Government officials have attributed the price adjustment to declining global cocoa prices, maintaining that the decision reflects prevailing international market conditions. However, Mr Annoh-Dompreh and his colleagues argue that the move places an undue burden on farmers who are already contending with rising input costs and economic hardship. During…

The Deputy National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Osman Ayariga, has expressed firm optimism that the party’s parliamentary candidate, Baba Jamal, will emerge victorious in the Ayawaso East by-election. Mr Ayariga projected that the NDC candidate would secure no less than 60 per cent of the total votes cast, irrespective of voter turnout. He indicated that the party’s internal assessments and ground operations pointed to a comfortable margin of victory. According to him, the NDC’s extensive grassroots mobilisation efforts and longstanding support base within the constituency have positioned…

The government has officially revoked 541 public sector recruitments, appointments, and promotions made after the December 7, 2024 general elections, following a detailed review by a presidential committee established to scrutinise last-minute hirings during the transition period of the previous Akufo-Addo administration. Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced the outcome at a press briefing on Tuesday, describing the exercise as a deliberate effort to enforce due process and accountability rather than a politically driven purge. According to Mr Kwakye Ofosu, the outgoing administration faced accusations of rushing through a significant number of public sector appointments in the lame-duck period between…

A former Energy Minister and aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Kyeremanteng Agyarko, has criticised the heavy police presence at polling stations during the ongoing Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election, describing it as a negative reflection on Ghana’s democratic maturity. Speaking to JoyNews on Tuesday, Mr Agyarko acknowledged that security deployment may be necessary to ensure order in the by-election but argued that it highlights a deeper issue in the country’s political culture. “It’s good to have police presence, but it speaks negatively of our evolution in our democracy,” he said. “Do we need to be forced…

The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has officially declared Friday, March 6, 2026, a statutory public holiday nationwide in commemoration of Ghana’s Independence Day. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Monday, March 2, 2026, the Minister directed that the day be recognised and observed as a public holiday across all regions in accordance with the laws governing public holidays in Ghana. “The general public is hereby informed that Friday, March 6, marks Independence Day, which is a statutory public holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country,” the statement read. Muntaka further…

Dr. Gideon Boako, the Member of Parliament for Tano North, has taken a significant step in improving eye health in his constituency by organising a free eye screening exercise. According to a post on his social media pages today, the initiative targeted the Bomaa, Yamfo, and Adrobaa zones and represents Phase 1 of a broader community health programme. During the exercise, approximately 35 individuals were identified as requiring eye surgery. Dr. Boako confirmed that arrangements are underway to have these surgeries fully sponsored at both the Sunyani Teaching Hospital and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. The initiative is part of…

More than 40,000 registered voters in the Ayawaso East constituency are heading to the polls today, March 3, 2026, to elect a new Member of Parliament in a keenly contested by-election. The poll, which commenced this morning, follows the death of the sitting MP, Mahama Nasar Toure, in January 2026, leaving the constituency without representation in Parliament. Ahead of the contest, the major political parties concluded their internal selection processes. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) fielded Baba Ali as its candidate, while the National Democratic Congress (NDC) endorsed Baba Jamal, the former Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria, as its flagbearer.…

Former fetish priestess-turned-evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa, has been released from the Nsawam Medium Security Prison after serving eight months in custody. Her husband, Asiamah, announced her homecoming in a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, expressing gratitude for her safe return. “Thank God my wife is finally home,” he wrote. Nana Agradaa is also expected to make her first public appearance later today by joining members of her church for fellowship, signalling her return to active ministry following her release. The controversial personality was originally sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment by an Accra court…

Dr. Gideon Boako, Tano North’s Member of Parliament, has announced plans to sponsor eye surgery for 35 constituents identified during a recent screening exercise. The initiative is part of his commitment to improving eye health in the constituency. Phase 1 of the programme, carried out yesterday across Bomaa, Yamfo, and Adrobaa, screened residents for eye conditions. Dr. Boako revealed that around 35 persons were found to require surgical intervention. These individuals are currently being processed for fully sponsored surgeries at the Sunyani Teaching Hospital and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. The initiative ensures that financial constraints do not prevent constituents…

The Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri and Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has announced the successful launch of the Nsawam-Adoagyiri Eye Care Project 2026, describing it as a major step towards improving healthcare delivery in the constituency. The initiative saw a massive turnout over the weekend, with residents benefiting from free eye screening and medical support. The exercise, held at the Methodist Astroturf in Djankrom and within the Adoagyiri community, screened approximately 3,000 residents from across the constituency. Young and old alike took advantage of the opportunity to undergo eye examinations, receive free medication, and access essential health checks. According…