Ghana Politics

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has called on the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, to resign amid growing concerns over the performance of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Mr. Kpebu’s remarks follow recent statements by Mr. Agyebeng, who alleged political interference and attempts by certain actors to undermine the …

Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over recent remarks suggesting that the proposed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is not among Ghana’s most pressing national concerns. The comments by the President were made during an engagement with civil society organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on March 30, where …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government to scrap fuel-related taxes or face a nationwide increase in transport fares. The union says rising operational costs are putting significant pressure on commercial drivers, making it increasingly difficult for them to sustain their businesses. According …

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has donated GH¢1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, widely known as MahamaCares, to support individuals living with chronic non-communicable diseases. The contribution forms part of the Authority’s corporate social responsibility efforts and aligns with the government’s broader vision of improving access to healthcare, …

At least four people have lost their lives following a fatal road crash on the Buipe–Tamale highway, the Ghana National Fire Service has confirmed. The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Sawaba No. 2 and involved a Sprinter Benz bus travelling from Buipe to Kumasi and a trailer …

The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight suspected highway robbers following a targeted intelligence-led operation by the Ashanti North Regional Police Command. The suspects are believed to be linked to a robbery incident that occurred on March 26, 2026, at Aframso Bridge along the Mampong–Ejura highway. During the attack, six …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has strongly criticised the performance of the Black Stars following their 2-1 defeat to Germany national football team in an international friendly. Reacting to the loss, Bagbin questioned the technical direction of the team, stating, “This cannot be Ghana. What happened yesterday is not …

The Ghana Police Service has dismantled two suspected robbery gangs in separate intelligence-led operations in the Ashanti Region, resulting in one death and one arrest. According to the Ashanti South Regional Police Command, the operations were carried out at Krofrom and Mamponteng, near Kumasi, as part of ongoing efforts to …

Nine of the 20 individuals injured in the recent building collapse at Accra Newtown have been discharged from hospital following successful medical treatment, authorities have confirmed. The update was provided by the Municipal Chief Executive for Ayawaso Central, Rudolf Collingwoode-Williams, who has been coordinating response efforts after the tragic incident. …

President John Dramani Mahama has officially assented to five new bills, marking significant reforms across national security, education, and financial regulation in Ghana. The assented bills include: 1. Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2025 – Introduces reforms in the national security architecture, abolishing the position of Minister for National Security, …