Ghana Politics

The Ministry of Interior has officially declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as statutory public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebrations across Ghana. The announcement covers Good Friday on April 3, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and Easter Monday on April 6, which continues the …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to decentralise teacher recruitment and posting in Ghana as part of efforts to tackle the persistent imbalance in the distribution of educators across the country. Speaking during an engagement with Civil Society Organisations on March 30, the President noted that the current centralised …

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced new fuel price floors that will take effect from April 1, 2026, with diesel set to sell at a minimum of GH¢17.10 per litre and petrol at GH¢13.30 per litre. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) will also be sold at a minimum price of …

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed deep sorrow over the collapse of an uncompleted four-storey building near the Experimental D/A School. In a Facebook post, Asiedu Nketiah wrote, “My heart breaks for the families affected by yesterday’s building collapse in New Town. To …

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that all individuals trapped under the collapsed building near the Newtown Experimental D/A School have been successfully recovered. The structure caved in on Sunday, March 29, while worshippers were gathered at the premises, resulting in three fatalities and approximately 20 injuries. The …

Former President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged the current administration to complete all stalled Agenda 111 hospitals, emphasizing the critical role these facilities play in improving access to quality healthcare nationwide. Speaking during the centenary celebrations of the Kyebi Government Hospital, organised by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional …

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has dismissed recent social media claims suggesting that Minister Kofi Iddie Adams sponsored individuals to travel to Germany in business class to watch the Ghana national football team in an international friendly. In a statement issued on Sunday, March 29, the Ministry described the …

At least two people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of an uncompleted multi-storey building at Accra New Town, with rescue teams racing against time to save others feared trapped beneath the rubble. The Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, confirmed the fatalities and disclosed …

Parliament has turned down a proposal by the Minority Caucus to launch an investigation into an alleged $214 million loss linked to the Gold for Reserves programme. The motion was put forward by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who also serves as Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee. It aimed …

The commission for human rights and administrative justice (CHRAJ) has initiated steps to pursue justice for victims of alleged human rights abuses in the following a violent incident in October 2021. The victims, including traditional leaders, are reported to have suffered police brutality, torture, and unlawful detention during a protest …