Author: Political Desk

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday jokingly advised Ghanaians to stop eating heavy meals like banku at night as part of efforts to promote healthier lifestyles and combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The president made the light-hearted remark during the official launch of the government’s flagship Free Primary Healthcare Initiative in Dodowa, Greater Accra Region. Speaking at the event, President Mahama linked the rising cases of NCDs to modern dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles, urging citizens to adopt better eating patterns. “Stop eating banku at night,” he said amidst laughter from the audience, adding that dinner should ideally be taken earlier…

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has vowed to take immediate legal steps to challenge and overturn a High Court ruling that orders the Attorney-General’s Department to assume control over all criminal prosecutions currently being handled by the anti-corruption body. The directive, issued on Wednesday, April 15, by Justice John Nyante Nyadu of the General Jurisdiction Division of the High Court in Accra, has triggered intense legal debate over the extent of the OSP’s prosecutorial authority under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). In addition to directing the transfer of prosecutorial control, the court awarded…

The Member of Parliament for Karaga and former Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, has commissioned a newly constructed one-storey classroom block at Markaziyya Islamic School in Zogbeli, describing the gesture as a personal milestone and a way of giving back to his roots. The facility, funded as part of his support for education in the constituency, is expected to enhance teaching and learning at the school, which continues to serve as an important centre for Islamic education in the area. Dr Amin Adam reflected on his connection to the institution, noting that it played a formative role in his early…

The General Jurisdiction Division 10 of the High Court in Accra has ordered the Attorney-General to immediately take over all criminal prosecutions currently being handled by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). In its ruling delivered on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, the court declared all ongoing prosecutions initiated by the OSP as null and void, effectively halting multiple cases pending before various courts across the country. The court also awarded costs of GH¢15,000 against the OSP. The decision follows a judicial review application filed by one of the accused persons in a high-profile corruption case being prosecuted by the…

Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has questioned the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) over its ban on the commercial use of Toyota Voxy vehicles. The outspoken legislator made the remarks in reaction to a recent deadly crash on the Accra–Kumasi Highway that claimed 10 lives. The accident occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 13, 2026, at Mile 44, when a Tamale-bound VIP passenger bus with 33 passengers on board collided with a diesel trailer. Nine men and one woman lost their lives in the incident, with several others sustaining…

Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has questioned the nation’s seeming acceptance of the frequent road accidents on Ghana’s roads, including the Accra-Kumasi highway. His comments come in the wake of an accident on the Accra–Kumasi Highway early Monday morning near Mile 44, where a passenger bus collided with a diesel trailer, killing 10 people and injuring several others. The bus was carrying 33 passengers at the time of the crash, according to the Ghana National Fire Service. In a Facebook post reacting to the latest incident and the recent ban on…

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has issued a warning that poor service delivery and delays in responding to power outages at some district offices of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) could lead to a major organisational shake-up. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, April 14, Mr Jinapor expressed dissatisfaction with the level of responsiveness in certain districts, describing the situation as unacceptable. While commending the overall efforts of the ECG, the Minister noted that some district offices were falling short, particularly in addressing customer complaints regarding electricity disruptions. “I also get reports of where, in some…

The Cement Manufacturers Association of Ghana has petitioned the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, urging an urgent review of recent increases in Free on Board (FOB) values for key raw materials used in cement production. In a letter dated Monday, April 13, addressed to the sector minister, the association expressed worry that the revised FOB values for clinker and granulated furnace slag were introduced without sufficient consultation with industry players. The manufacturers noted that the sharp increases in the cost of these essential inputs are inconsistent with current global market trends, adding that the adjustments will lead to higher…

Policy think tank Africa Education Watch has expressed serious concern over the inadequate funding for practical training in Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, describing the current allocation as grossly insufficient to produce industry-ready graduates. In its 2026 First Quarter Education Policy Monitoring report, the organisation revealed that the government allocates only GH¢33 per student annually for practical training under the Free TVET policy. “Allocating GH¢33 per student for practicals for a whole academic year does not support industry-relevant skills training, as most TVET schools end up conducting only one practical session a month instead of one…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted seven officers from the Tema Regional Police Command in recognition of their bravery and swift action during a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema. The promotions were announced following the officers’ prompt response to an armed robbery attack on a mobile money (MoMo) vendor at Tema Community 5. The operation resulted in the shooting of two suspected robbers, with police retrieving a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits from the scene. The officers elevated to their next ranks are: Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey, Inspector Prince Asante, Sergeant Lukman…