Investor demand for Treasury bills remained resilient at the latest primary market auction, with total bids exceeding the government’s target by 2.83%. Data from the Bank of Ghana show that investors tendered a total of GH¢8.20 billion, compared with the government’s target of GH¢7.97 billion. A look at the data indicates that investor bids exceeded the government’s target by approximately GH¢225.73 million. The government accepted a total of GH¢7.21 billion of the bids submitted, representing about 87.9% of total investor bids. Despite the strong subscription rate, total investor bids fell slightly by 18% week on week. The 91-day Treasury bill...
Minority Demands Review of 24-Hour Market Programme Over ‘Poor Planning’
The Minority in Parliament has called for an immediate review of the government’s 24-Hour Market programme, describing its current approach as poorly planned and insufficiently tailored to the needs of individual communities. Ranking Member on the Local Government and Rural Development Committee, Francis Asenso-Boakye, said the Minority was not opposed to modern markets or extended trading hours where there was sufficient economic demand. He, however, criticised what he described as a “one-size-fits-all” approach that fails to account for differences in population, economic activity, existing infrastructure and development priorities across districts. Addressing the media in Parliament on Monday, September 14, Mr...
Black Maidens Head to Yamoussoukro for WAFU B U‑17 Cup
Ghana’s U‑17 women’s national team, the Black Maidens, has departed Accra for Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, to compete in the 2026 WAFU B U‑17 Girls’ Cup, which kicks off on Tuesday, September 16. A squad of 22 players, led by head coach Nana Joe Adarkwa, will represent Ghana in the tournament that doubles as qualifiers for the 2027 U‑17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Maidens enter the competition as defending champions, aiming to retain their crown. The team is scheduled to play its opening match on Tuesday, with fixtures lined up against Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Togo, Niger, and Côte d’Ivoire...
Government Declares September 21 Founder’s Day Holiday
The Ministry of the Interior has declared Monday, September 21, 2026 a statutory public holiday in observance of Founder’s Day. In a statement signed by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed–Mubarak (MP), the public was informed that the day “marks Founder’s Day, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country.” Founder’s Day commemorates the legacy of Ghana’s independence leaders and is observed annually to honor their contributions to nation‑building. The Ministry urged citizens to mark the day nationwide in accordance with the Public Holidays Act.
Forson Surges as Nketia Slips in NDC 2028 Race
A new Global InfoAnalytics survey has revealed dramatic shifts in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer race, underscoring volatility among delegates ahead of the 2028 contest. The poll, conducted between September 11 and 13, 2026, sampled 3,615 delegates nationwide with a 99 percent confidence level and a margin of error of ±2.17 percent. Key Findings Ato Forson surged to 32 percent, a ten‑point jump from July, overtaking NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, who dropped four points to 23 percent. Haruna Iddrisu slipped slightly to 5 percent, while Prof. Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang fell to 4 percent. Julius Debrah also polled 4...
Vanderpuye Loses Ground as Delegates Remain Undecided- Global InfoAnalytics
The latest Global InfoAnalytics survey on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) chairmanship race shows Nii Lantey Vanderpuye slipping in support, while Samuel Ofosu‑Ampofo has failed to convert the decline into gains. According to the poll, Vanderpuye’s backing fell from 27 percent in July to 17 percent in September, a sharp ten‑point drop. Ofosu‑Ampofo, meanwhile, edged down slightly from 19 percent to 17 percent, leaving the contest without a clear frontrunner. Other contenders remain on the margins. Sofo Azorka dropped to 5 percent, Alhaji Sinare fell to 3 percent, while Goosie Tanoh entered the race with 2 percent but has...
GES Opens Promotion Window for Non‑Teaching Staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has formally invited applications from serving non‑teaching staff for promotion to upper grades across its professional classes. In a circular issued from the GES Headquarters and signed by Deputy Director‑General (MS), Prof. Smile Dzisi, management announced that the application window will run from September 14 to 28, 2026. The directive covers staff in accounting, internal audit, administration, catering, technical, supply, librarian, laboratory technician, secretarial, and driver classes. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must have been promoted to their current grade in or before 2022, and must have maintained continuous service with satisfactory work history and good conduct....
Minority Demands Full Inquiry Into Ghana’s Narcotics Crisis
The Minority in Parliament has accused the NDC Government of presiding over Ghana’s descent into a narcotics transit hub, citing a string of cocaine and heroin seizures both locally and abroad. In a strongly worded statement, the caucus catalogued incidents including the interception of 3.3 tonnes of cocaine at Poku Junction in Cape Coast in March 2025, the seizure of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour in August 2026, and the impounding of the MV Sankofa vessel carrying over 400 kilograms of heroin. Internationally, Ghana has been linked to seizures in Australia — where customs officers discovered 320kg...
NACOC Arrests Three Suspects Linked to ‘Bolle Jos’ Drug Network
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced the arrest of three individuals alleged to be connected to Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekker, popularly known as “Bolle Jos.” The suspects are accused of representing and facilitating the activities of the notorious trafficker in Ghana. Their arrests follow intelligence shared by French customs, which recently intercepted a cocaine shipment reportedly tied to the wider network. Suspects in Custody NACOC confirmed that the three suspects are currently in custody and assisting investigators to determine their roles in the trafficking operation. Ghana’s Commitment Against Drug Trafficking The Commission emphasized that Ghana will not serve as...
PRESEC-Legon NSMQ Champions Honoured by Foreign Affairs Minister
The 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) champions, Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon), paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), to present their trophy and share in the national pride of their historic ninth victory. PRESEC-Legon clinched the Grand Finale title after defeating St. Augustine’s College and debut finalists Accra Academy, cementing their reputation as the most decorated school in NSMQ history. Delegation and Dignitaries Present The delegation, led by Assistant Headmistress Mrs. Mercy Amoah, included members of the victorious team, their coaches, and school officials. They were received by Hon....