Author: Political Desk

A student and a teacher of Nyinahini Catholic Senior High School (SHS) in the Ashanti Region, who were captured in a viral video engaged in a physical fight, have both been arrested. The incident, which occurred in the school’s dormitory, sparked widespread public outrage after the video circulated widely on social media. According to the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Daniel Fenyi, both the student and the teacher have been taken into custody and are currently undergoing medical examinations to ascertain any potential harm sustained during the confrontation. “Student of Nyinahini Catholic SHS seen in viral…

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, has arrived in Ghana after being extradited from the United States to serve a 10-year prison sentence. Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu touched down at the Accra International Airport on Tuesday, June 9, aboard United Airlines flight UA 996, which landed at approximately 9:01 a.m. Sources indicate that she was immediately received by security personnel upon arrival and taken into custody. She is currently undergoing debriefing and medical examinations as part of standard reception procedures before being transferred to the Ghana Prisons Service to commence her sentence. Her extradition…

The Nkusukum Traditional Council in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region has imposed a ban on the Member of Parliament for Mfantseman, Dr. Ebenezer Arhin, barring him from the traditional area. Thirty-two divisional and sub-chiefs under the Council unanimously took the decision after accusing the MP of disrespecting the paramount chief and undermining the authority of the traditional stool. The chiefs, clad in red and black attire, performed traditional rituals by pouring libation to invoke the gods of the land against the MP should he defy the ban. They warned that Dr. Arhin is prohibited from stepping foot on…

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has stated that the legal challenges he is currently facing will not prevent him from contesting for the party’s National Chairmanship position. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme on Monday, June 8, 2026, Wontumi said he remains eligible to contest and has always complied with legal processes whenever he is required to appear before the courts. “I am law-abiding and go to court anytime I am needed. I don’t think the court cases bar me from contesting,” he said. He declined to…

The Member of Parliament for Tamale North and Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, has announced the second disbursement of flexible interest-free loans to women-owned small businesses in the constituency this year, aimed at strengthening local enterprises and supporting economic empowerment. Mr Suhuyini said the initiative is targeted at women entrepreneurs who continue to play a vital role in sustaining households and local economies despite operating under challenging conditions. According to him, many of the beneficiaries manage small businesses with limited resources, often extending credit to customers and adapting to changing economic circumstances. In a post on Facebook…

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has described the Sentuo Oil Refinery as a strategic national asset that will significantly strengthen Ghana’s industrial base and reduce the country’s reliance on imported petroleum products. Speaking at the refinery’s first-ever Jubilee Crude Oil Berthing Ceremony in Tema on Monday, June 8, 2026, the minister said the facility marks a major milestone in Ghana’s drive towards industrialisation and value addition in the petroleum sector. Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare noted that the arrival of crude oil from the Jubilee Field at a local refinery for processing represents a historic moment for the country.…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Monday commemorated World LPG Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and enhancing safety standards across Ghana. The event brought together key stakeholders from government and the energy sector to highlight the role of LPG as a cleaner energy source and to promote greater public awareness, safety compliance and accessibility. Speaking at the event, NPA Chief Executive Officer, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, stressed that accelerating LPG adoption requires a coordinated approach anchored on effective regulation, sustained public education and shared responsibility among all players in the value chain. He…

A fatal road crash involving a fuel tanker and a tipper truck on the Accra-Tema Motorway has led to a fierce fire outbreak that has since been brought under control by firefighters. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed that its personnel responded swiftly to the scene and successfully extinguished the blaze. “The fire involving a crashed fuel tanker and tipper truck on the Accra-Tema Motorway has been completely extinguished,” the Service said in an official update. Although the GNFS described the incident as fatal, details of the number of deaths or injuries are yet to be released to the…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced widespread power outages across several regions on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, due to planned maintenance works and fault-related disruptions. The affected areas are located in the Eastern, Tema, Accra East, Accra West, Volta, Ashanti, and Western regions. Planned maintenance will be carried out in the Eastern Region from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, affecting Pikiku, Mame Krobo, Tease, Forifori, Donkorkrom, Amankwah, Asanyansu, Ekye, Adawso, Bruben and surrounding communities. In the Tema Region, power supply will be interrupted from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in Communities 3 and 5, New York, Switzerland, Aviation,…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed all Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers of State Institutions, and other political appointees to refrain from participating in, sponsoring, endorsing, or accepting awards from private organisations without the express authorisation of the Office of the President. The directive, conveyed through a formal communiqué signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, follows what the Presidency described as a growing and concerning trend of public officials accepting recognition from organisations of questionable credentials and opaque assessment criteria. According to the communiqué, many of the organisations conferring such awards are largely unknown to…