Ghana Politics

President John Dramani Mahama has directed all public schools in Ghana, from basic to tertiary levels, to purchase only rice, maize, chicken, and eggs produced locally, as part of the “Buy Ghana, Eat Ghana” policy. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the directive while presenting the 2026 Budget, explaining …

Parliament has passed the Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill, paving the way for significant reforms in the management and distribution of scholarships nationwide through the establishment of the Ghana Scholarship Authority. The bill was moved for its third reading by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and was unanimously endorsed by the House. …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will allocate GH¢828 million in 2026 for the construction of 1,000 kilometres of agricultural enclave roads to improve access to farms and reduce food inflation. Presenting the 2026 Budget on Thursday, November 13, under the theme “Resetting for Growth, …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will roll out a two-year initiative, the Ghana Secondary Learning Improvement Programme (GSLIP), to eliminate the double-track system in senior high schools. Presenting the 2026 Budget to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr. Forson said the programme, running from …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will invest heavily in Ghana’s basic education sector by building 600 new schools and providing free textbooks to learners. Presenting the 2026 Budget to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr. Forson noted that basic education has long been neglected …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will allocate GH¢110 million in 2026 to implement the 24-Hour Economy Programme, aimed at boosting productivity, exports, and job creation nationwide. Presenting the 2026 Budget to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr. Forson explained that the initiative encourages industries, …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will allocate GH¢150 million to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in 2026 to strengthen efforts against illegal mining and forest degradation. Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, under the theme “Resetting for …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has allocated GH¢401 million to the Women’s Development Bank to improve access to affordable financing for women entrepreneurs and small businesses across Ghana. Presenting the 2026 Budget on Thursday, November 13, Dr. Forson emphasized that empowering women-owned enterprises is central to the country’s economic …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will, starting in 2026, begin procurement of four modern helicopters, one long-range aircraft, and one medium-range aircraft to strengthen the operational efficiency of the Ghana Air Force. Presenting the 2026 Budget on Thursday, November 13, Dr. Forson said the …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that road contracts valued at GH¢63 billion awarded under the government’s ‘Big Push’ programme are expected to create approximately 490,000 jobs. Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr. Forson said the job projections are based on World …