Ghana Politics

The Ministry of Health has announced the appointment of a three-member high-level Investigation Committee to probe the alleged denial of emergency care that led to the death of 29-year-old engineer, Charles Amissah, on February 6, 2026. The Committee, tasked with conducting an independent inquiry into the incident, is chaired by …

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, reportedly escaped unhurt and is in stable condition after being involved in a road accident in the early hours of Thursday in the Oti Region. Reports indicate the crash occurred around 2:00 a.m. as the King was returning to Accra from Tamale, …

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced plans to undertake an internal audit of its staff strength to determine the exact number of employees on its payroll and assess their roles. The exercise is expected to establish whether the regulator’s workforce exceeds 10,000 and whether staff are appropriately assigned to …

Election Watch Ghana has expressed disappointment over the decision by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who ruled that no prima facie case was established in the petitions filed against the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, and her deputies. The reaction follows the submission of about seven petitions to …

A 24-year-old motor rider has been remanded into prison custody by the Toase District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region for allegedly killing an illegal miner at Manso-Moseaso. The plea of Benjamin Kwakye was not taken, and he is expected to reappear before the court …

The family of the baby allegedly stolen from Mamprobi Polyclinic is demanding a DNA test to confirm the child’s biological identity following the infant’s retrieval. Frank Banks Misbau, uncle of the newborn, made the call after the baby was recovered. The infant was reportedly taken from the facility shortly after …

The Government of Ghana has confirmed that the suspect behind the circulation of viral explicit videos involving Ghanaian women is a Russian national, as investigations into the cybercrime case intensify. In a joint ministerial engagement, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations and the Ministry of Gender, Children and …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially revoked the membership of Mohammed Umar Sanda after he declared his intention to contest the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election as an independent candidate. The by-election is scheduled for March 3, 2026. In a letter dated February 17, 2026, and signed by NDC General …

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ali Suraj, has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of National Nasara Organiser when nominations are opened. In a declaration addressed to party members and supporters on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Alhaji Suraj said his decision follows consultations …

The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has determined that there is no prima facie case to warrant further investigations into petitions seeking the removal of the Electoral Commissioner, her deputies, and the Special Prosecutor. According to a statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama …