Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has linked the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) weakened showing in the 2024 general elections to entrenched internal divisions that discouraged some respected members from voting. Speaking at the peace pact signing ceremony for NPP presidential aspirants ahead of the January 31, 2026 primaries, Mr. Afenyo-Markin cautioned that disunity carries grave and...
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has cautioned party members and the public against any attempt to disrupt the party’s presidential primaries slated for January 31, stressing that security agencies will act firmly against offenders. Speaking at the signing of a peace pact by NPP presidential aspirants on Thursday,...
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has pledged maximum security during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026. Speaking at the signing of a Peace Pact by the five flagbearer aspirants, the IGP disclosed that at least 70 police personnel will be deployed to each polling centre nationwide...
All five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have signed a peace pact committing to unity, respect for the electoral process, and support for the eventual winner ahead of the party’s January 31, 2026, primaries. The aspirants include Mr. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, former Member of Parliament for Assin Central; Dr. Bryan Acheampong, MP...
The Ministry of Finance has announced a new directive requiring all cargo imports into Ghana to be insured locally, effective February 1, 2026. The policy, grounded in Section 222 of the Insurance Act, 2021 (Act 1061), is expected to strengthen the domestic insurance industry and retain premium revenues within the national economy. The enforcement will...
A 15-member delegation from the Tanzanian Minerals Commission on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, paid a study visit to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to gain insights into the entity’s operations and Ghana’s regulatory framework for the precious minerals sector. According to the delegation, the visit was aimed at understanding Ghana’s gold-buying system and regulatory regime...
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Zurich ahead of his participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he is expected to host the “Accra Reset” side event later today. The former Ghanaian leader’s presence at the global summit underscores his continued engagement with international development discourse and Africa’s positioning in the global...
The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (POAG) has announced a new directive requiring all prospective pilgrims to undergo mandatory medical examinations and obtain certification as part of the Hajj 2026 visa application process. The announcement, issued from POAG’s headquarters at Hajj Village, Kotoka International Airport, follows updated guidelines from the Saudi Ministry of Health and...
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a slate of new appointments to the Office of the President, signaling a renewed push for effective governance and operational efficiency as his administration advances its agenda. In a statement released by the Presidency, ten individuals have been named to key roles, reflecting what the President describes as “a...
Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to a transparent and merit-based recruitment process during a visit to the Ghana Prisons Service Training School screening centre in Accra. The Minister, who toured the facility as part of the Ministry’s supervisory mandate, observed the ongoing screening exercise and engaged with applicants and...