President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed claims circulating on social media that tricycles distributed under the Free Primary Healthcare Programme are ambulances. Speaking on the first day of his #ResettingGhana tour of the Northern Region, the President explained that the vehicles are designed to support community outreach, not emergency medical transport. “Recently, at Dodowa, where I launched the Free Primary Healthcare Programme, we handed over equipment, including vehicles, for distribution to CHPS compounds. Among them were tricycles. Let me be clear for those who don’t understand the policy. Those tricycles are not ambulances. They are meant for the health workers...
Mahama Launches 24-Hour Economy Market Project in Bimbilla
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to stimulating economic growth through the construction of modern multipurpose markets across Ghana. Speaking at a sod-cutting ceremony for a 24-hour model market in Bimbilla, Northern Region, the President explained that the initiative was a major campaign promise aimed at creating wealth and boosting local economies. The new market model departs from traditional structures by incorporating banking services, storage facilities, fire and security protection, restaurants, crèches, and clinics to cater to the health needs of traders. President Mahama assured that each of Ghana’s 261 districts will benefit from the project. “Everywhere we...
Government Moves to Cushion Consumers Against Petroleum Price Hikes
The Presidency has announced temporary measures to ease the impact of rising petroleum prices on households, transport operators, and businesses. Effective Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Government will absorb GH¢2.00 per litre on diesel and GH¢0.36 per litre on petrol. The intervention, approved by Cabinet, is designed to cushion consumers amid global market volatility that has sharply increased ex-pump prices in Ghana. According to the statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, Spokesperson to the President and Minister of Government Communications, the measure will remain in force for one month. During this period, Government will monitor developments in the international...
Mahama Assures Priority Postings for Free Primary Healthcare Volunteers
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged that health professionals and volunteers who participate in the rollout of the government’s Free Primary Healthcare Programme will be given priority when recruitment opportunities arise. He explained that the initiative is designed to reward service and encourage more trained health workers to support the early stages of the policy as it expands nationwide. Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, April 15, Mr. Mahama indicated that lifestyle changes and preventive health education will form a central part of the programme, alongside treatment and primary care services delivered across health facilities. According to him, Community-based Health...
Mahama Launches Free Primary Healthcare to Advance Universal Coverage
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana’s newly introduced Free Primary Healthcare Programme is part of wider efforts to achieve universal health coverage. Speaking at the launch at Shai Osudoku District Hospital in the Greater Accra Region, the President explained that the initiative is intended to complement existing health interventions and address critical service delivery gaps. Mr. Mahama acknowledged that while the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has expanded access, many communities remain underserved. “We have been talking about the Universal Health Coverage; every country is working to achieve universal health coverage. It is a situation where every citizen...
Conflicting Court Rulings Cloud OSP’s Mandate in Rice Scandal Case
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that conflicting judicial decisions have emerged in the ongoing Republic v. Issah Seidu & 3 Others (Suit No. CR/0513/2025), popularly known as the “rice scandal case.” The accused persons are currently standing trial before the High Court (Criminal Division), where proceedings remain active. The Criminal Court recently dismissed an application by the defense seeking to strike out the case, adjourning proceedings to await a Supreme Court ruling on whether the OSP possesses independent prosecutorial authority. Both the OSP and the Attorney-General are parties to that constitutional matter. In a parallel action,...
IGP Deploys Special Team to Gushegu and Karaga
The Inspector-General of Police has deployed a special team of operational officers and armoured vehicles to Gushegu and Karaga to reinforce security following recent clashes in the town. The team will work closely with officers of the Northern Regional Police Command to intensify patrols and enhance security in the towns and surrounding communities. Police authorities say the deployment underscores the Service’s commitment to maintaining peace and protecting lives and property, while assuring residents that measures are being taken to restore calm and stability.
Debt Pressures Dominate African Policymakers’ Agenda at IMF-World Bank Meetings
Mounting debt challenges and restricted access to affordable financing have become the foremost issue for African policymakers, as global disruptions continue to squeeze fiscal space across the continent. This concern was at the heart of deliberations during the African Consultative Group meeting, held alongside the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings. The session was convened by Seedy Keita, Chairman of the African Caucus and Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs of The Gambia, together with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. Finance ministers and central bank governors used the forum to underscore how escalating debt service costs are straining...
Fuel Consumers to See Modest Relief as NPA Revises Price Floors
Petrol and diesel users are set to enjoy slight relief in the second pricing window of April, following new benchmarks introduced by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). Under the revised floors, petrol will retail at a minimum of GH¢13.27 per litre—marginally lower than GH¢13.30 in the first April window, a reduction of 0.3 pesewas. Diesel is expected to see a more notable adjustment, dropping to GH¢16.10 per litre from GH¢17.10 previously, representing a cut of GH¢1. In contrast, the price floor for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has edged upward to GH¢10.79 per kilogram, compared with GH¢10.71 in the prior window....
Police Arrest Three in Accra Over Suspected Narcotics Trade
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis. On 10 April 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to sell suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu. A surveillance operation was mounted, and on 11 April, a Police team arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba, who were found with 22 compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, prepared for sale to a prospective buyer. Further interrogation led to the identification of...