President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, for her hard work and sterling performance in advancing Ghana’s industrialisation agenda. The President’s praise came during a series of industrial engagements in Shama on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, which included the sod-cutting ceremony for a new float glass...
President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of the New Float Glass Manufacturing Company in Shama, describing the project as a significant step in Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda. The ceremony, organised by KEDA (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited, also featured the inauguration of the fifth phase of the company’s tile production line and...
The Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on legislators and citizens alike to use the 60th anniversary of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s overthrow as a turning point to recommit to the late leader’s vision of self-reliance, Pan-African unity, and industrial transformation. Delivering a statement on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Buah...
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has directed the Health Committee to conduct further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Charles Amissah, who reportedly died after being denied emergency treatment at three public hospitals in Greater Accra. Describing the incident as “needless and unacceptable,” the Speaker stressed that...
Members of Parliament from both sides of the House this afternoon strongly condemned the persistent “no bed syndrome” in public hospitals, following the tragic death of Mr. Charles Amissah on February 6, 2026. Mr. Amissah reportedly died after being refused emergency treatment by three public hospitals in Greater Accra. Addressing the House, Minority Leader Hon....
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong as Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service and Samuel Basintale Amadu as Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service. At the ceremony, President Mahama charged the newly appointed leaders to provide decisive leadership and uphold the highest standards of discipline and professionalism...
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, visited the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to witness the discharge of the infant who was allegedly stolen at the Mamprobi Polyclinic and later rescued through a coordinated effort. The baby, who had been receiving care at the...
On behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has laid before Parliament the Value for Money Office Bill, 2026, a landmark proposal aimed at tackling inefficiencies in Ghana’s public spending. The Bill seeks to confront long-standing challenges such as inflated contracts, abandoned projects, cost overruns, and waste in the use of...
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a notorious carjacking gang known as the “Duku Syndicate,” following the robbery and murder of Mr. Andrews Amankwah at Ohwim-Amanfrom on February 10. The breakthrough came after a coordinated intelligence-led operation ordered by the Inspector-General of Police. The operation involved the Regional Police Intelligence...
Parts of Tema were plunged into darkness late Monday night after a fault occurred on a feeder at the Smelter-2 Substation. The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) confirmed that the incident happened at 10:58 p.m. on February 23, disrupting electricity supply to several customers in the industrial city. In a statement issued Tuesday, GRIDCo explained...