Author: Political Desk

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has explained the absence of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), stating that it is “for a good reason.” The clarification came during proceedings in Parliament on Friday, January 27, 2026, when Speaker Bagbin read a communique addressing the former president’s non-attendance at the event. The SONA, delivered by President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, is a key annual address where the president outlines the state of the nation and government priorities to Parliament. Ex-President Akufo-Addo, who…

President John Dramani Mahama is today, Friday, February 27, 2026, delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to a joint session of Parliament. The address, is to provide an overview of the nation’s progress, highlights key achievements of the government since President Mahama’s inauguration in January 2025, and outlines policy priorities and directions for the year ahead. Under Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, the President is required to deliver the State of the Nation Address at the beginning of each session of Parliament, offering insights into governance, economic performance, security, infrastructure, and other critical sectors. This marks…

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has given the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) a 48-hour ultimatum to address growing consumer complaints about the rapid depletion of prepaid electricity credits. The directive follows an emergency meeting between the regulator and the power distributor on Thursday, February 26, 2026, amid widespread reports from customers that their purchased units are exhausting much faster than anticipated. In a statement, PURC instructed ECG to submit a detailed report within the timeframe, clearly explaining the root causes of the anomalies in the prepaid metering system and outlining immediate corrective actions being taken to fix the…

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has staunchly defended her decision to join pensioners in a picket against the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) in 2023, stating she has no regrets and would participate again if the opportunity arose. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, February 26, 2026, Akuffo reiterated her firm stance on the matter. “If I had to do it again, I would do it,” she declared emphatically. The retired Chief Justice made headlines when she appeared on the picket line outside the Ministry of Finance on February 10, 2023, alongside pensioners protesting the inclusion…

The Ghana Armed Forces has successfully rescued 71 Ghanaian fishermen who were left stranded at sea following an armed robbery attack off the coast of Gomoa Nyanyano and Senya Bereku in the Central Region. In a press statement issued on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arihin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the military confirmed that a coordinated search and rescue operation by the Ghana Navy and Ghana Air Force was concluded after a distress call was received early that morning. “The Ghana Armed Forces has concluded its search and rescue operations… The Ghana Navy…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of deceiving cocoa farmers through retrospective price reductions and diverting resources to luxury expenditures instead of settling arrears. In an interview on Abusua FM on February 23, 2026, Poku-Adusei described the NDC’s handling of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) as poor management that has betrayed the very farmers the party promised to uplift during its time in opposition. The MP zeroed in on the recent 28% cut in the producer price of cocoa, which saw the farm-gate price drop to…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has launched an ongoing search and rescue operation at sea following an armed attack on fishermen off the coast of Senya Bereku in the Central Region. The Ghana Navy, supported by the Ghana Air Force, initiated the operation since dawn on Thursday, approximately 35 nautical miles offshore from Senya Bereku in the Awutu Senya West District. The incident involved gunmen who reportedly raided fishing vessels during a night fishing expedition, firing warning shots, holding victims at gunpoint, and seizing valuables including outboard motors, generators, and other equipment. Reports indicate that more than 50 fishermen were…

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has been granted rare access to a highly fortified security camp in Ukraine where two Ghanaian nationals are being held as prisoners of war (POWs). The development follows Ablakwa’s official visit to Kyiv, during which he held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Tuesday, February 25, 2026. In a post shared on social media on Thursday, Ablakwa expressed profound gratitude to President Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Sybiha for approving his unusual request to visit the detainees. He described the access as the first of its kind…

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, has marked his birthday with a donation to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund as part of the ongoing Kyɛrɛ Wo Dɔ campaign. Mr. Tamakloe’s contribution followed an appeal from friends and supporters who encouraged him to extend support to the Fund. In a surprise gesture, the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, visited his office with the campaign’s signature Kyɛrɛ Wo Dɔ money box to celebrate the occasion. Upon seeing the donation box, the NPA boss immediately contributed, opting to give rather than receive gifts…

Several fishermen at Senya Breku in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region were attacked at sea by armed gunmen who seized their outboard motors and generator sets, leaving them stranded and helpless. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, February 26, when the victims, who had gone fishing overnight, were returning to shore. According to reports, the assailants, operating from a black boat, opened fire during the raid and targeted fishermen in seven canoes. The attackers made away with valuable equipment, including outboard motors and generator sets, after the assault. The Member of Parliament for…