The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) on Thursday launched the National Horticultural Seed Roadmap, a strategic document expected to reshape the country’s horticultural seed sector over the next three to five years. The launch, held in Accra, brought together key players in agriculture, including government officials, seed industry actors, researchers, farmer groups and development partners, all united by a common goal — putting quality seeds and seedlings within reach of Ghanaian farmers. Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. John Setor Dumelo, described the Roadmap as a critical milestone in the country’s agricultural transformation agenda,...
NPP Opposes Proposal To Raise Parliamentary Seats To 300
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opposed the Constitutional Review Committee’s (CRC) proposal to increase the number of seats in Ghana’s Parliament from 276 to a maximum of 300. The party argues that there is not enough evidence to show that a larger legislature would necessarily improve parliamentary effectiveness, representation or governance. The NPP’s position was presented by the Gushegu Member of Parliament, Sulemana Tampuli Alhassan, at a press conference on Thursday, September 17, 2026, as the party responded to proposals under the ongoing constitutional reform process. Mr Alhassan said the party rejects both the CRC’s recommendation and the government’s...
NPP Rejects Proposal To Extend Presidential Term To Five Years
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected a proposal by the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) to extend Ghana’s presidential term from four years to five years. The party insists that the existing four-year presidential mandate should be retained, arguing that it provides an important mechanism for democratic accountability. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, September 17, 2026, the Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Sulemana Tampuli Alhassan, said the NPP had taken a different position from both the government and the CRC on the proposed extension. The CRC, chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, recommended extending the presidential term to...
Bank of Ghana, GSE Launch investorConnect to Give Investors Direct Access to Their Holdings
The Bank of Ghana on Wednesday joined the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) to launch investorConnect, a new digital platform that will allow investors to open accounts, verify their identity using the Ghana Card, and view their securities and transaction history directly. According to the two institutions, the platform marks a significant step towards giving investors real, direct access to their own records, removing the need for them to rely solely on intermediaries to tell them what they own. Officials at the launch said confidence in a market starts with investors being able to see and trust their own holdings, and...
Education Minister Visits CSSPS Resolution Centre, Assures Aggrieved Parents and Students
The Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has visited the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) Resolution Centre at the GNAT Hall to monitor the ongoing exercise and assess progress being made in addressing placement concerns raised by candidates and their parents. During the visit, the Minister interacted with students and parents who had come to the centre with grievances regarding their school placements. He listened attentively to their concerns and assured them that officers at the centre would work to resolve the outstanding issues. The Minister’s visit forms part of continuing efforts to ensure that placement-related issues are...
Parliament of Ghana Opens Doors to Its First Parliamentary Museum
The Parliament of Ghana has announced the formal opening of its Parliamentary Museum to the public, effective Tuesday, September 22, 2026. According to a press release issued by the Parliamentary Service, the Museum stands as a landmark legacy project of the Rt. Hon. Alban S. K. Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, reflecting his abiding dedication to deepening public understanding of, and engagement with, Ghana’s parliamentary history and institutions. The Museum will be open to visitors from Mondays to Fridays, between 9:00am and 4:30pm. Members of the public wishing to visit the Museum are required to book through Parliament’s official website by...
AMA Rejects Claims of Exclusion, Details Three Months of Talks on 24-Hour Market Project
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has firmly rejected claims that stakeholders were sidelined in discussions over the proposed 24-Hour Market project at Agbogbloshie, releasing a detailed account of more than three months of engagements with traders, traditional authorities and other affected parties. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Assembly said it had taken notice of what it described as misinformation circulating among sections of the public regarding the project, and moved to set the record straight. According to the statement, the Assembly, led by the Mayor of Accra, Honourable Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has for over three months engaged...
Mayor of Accra Welcomes Children Back To School, Funds Books For 10 Children
The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey has welcomed children back to school with financial support for 10 children to procure exercise books and textbooks as part of activities marking the “My First Day at School” initiative. The intervention followed the Mayor’s interaction with pupils from the Aayalolo Cluster of Schools, during which he identified some children who had reported to school without the basic learning materials required to participate fully in lessons. He also provided a new pair of shoes to one of the children while promising to provide shoes for other children who were facing similar difficulties....
UCC Signs $500m Deal for 28,000‑Bed Student Accommodation
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GSC Property Investment Limited for the development of a 28,000‑bed student accommodation facility estimated at US$500 million. The project, to be implemented under a 30‑year Build‑Operate‑Transfer (BOT) arrangement, will cover 25 hectares of UCC land and feature 28 dormitory blocks, commercial and catering centres, an entertainment and cinema hub, student activity facilities, parking spaces, and other supporting infrastructure. Witnessing the signing, Minister for Education Hon. Haruna Iddrisu said the initiative would not require direct state funding or a sovereign guarantee. He noted, however, that the agreement...
Ghana, Japan Renew Commitment to Space Science and Innovation
Ghana and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in space science, technology, and innovation, with emphasis on leveraging international partnerships to support national development. The pledge was made when Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), hosted Japanese astronaut and Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific at Axiom Space, Dr. Koichi Wakata, to a dinner at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra. The engagement formed part of Dr. Wakata’s visit to Ghana from September 15 to 19, 2026. Hon. Ablakwa assured the Ministry’s readiness to coordinate partnerships that advance Ghana’s strategic objectives, noting that...