President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a new Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, a high-level body tasked with guiding Ghana’s macroeconomic policy, fiscal stability, and long-term economic transformation. The Group, chaired by the President, brings together eminent figures from academia, public service, finance, and the private sector to provide evidence-based advice for economic decision-making. Among the distinguished members are Vice President H.E. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang; economists and private sector leaders Ishmael Yamson, Kwame Pianim, and Togbe Afede XIV; former finance ministers Dr Kwabena Duffuor and Nana Oye Mansa Yeboaa; former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Henry A. Kofi Wampah;...
Ghana to Establish Independent Fiscal Council After IMF Programme Exit
The Government of Ghana has announced plans to establish an Independent Fiscal Council to strengthen financial oversight and ensure sustainable economic management once the country exits the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The disclosure was made by the Deputy Minister for Finance, Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, during a courtesy call by Ms. Emmanuelle Boulestreau, Head of the Regional Economic Department of France for Nigeria and Ghana, and Mr. Julien Frioux, Head of the French Economic Department at the French Embassy in Ghana. The meeting focused on deepening economic ties between Ghana and France, with emphasis on regional development and opportunities...
Minister For Gender Visits 31st December Women’s Day Care Center And Makola Clinic
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has paid a working visit to the 31st December Women’s Early Childhood Day Care Centre at Makola Market to assess operations and engage with children, caregivers, and market women. During the visit, Dr. Lartey met with management of the Centre to discuss challenges facing early childhood care and development. She underscored government’s commitment to child protection and emphasized the importance of safe spaces for children whose mothers work in the informal sector. The Queen Mother of the Greater Accra Market Women Association welcomed the Minister and...
Government Begins Vetting Process for Historic Diaspora Citizenship
The Ministry of the Interior, in partnership with the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President, has announced the commencement of vetting for applicants seeking Ghanaian citizenship under the “Historic Diaspora Community” initiative. The vetting exercise will begin on February 11, 2026, at the Dubois Centre in Cantonments, Accra, with applicants scheduled in batches to ensure orderliness. The Ministry has cautioned applicants to await official notification of their vetting dates before visiting the centre, in order to prevent overcrowding. Officials acknowledge that the overwhelming number of applicants, coupled with the limited time available before the ceremonial swearing-in slated...
Minority Caucus Condemns NIB’s Handling of Nkansah Case
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly criticized what it describes as “unacceptable conduct of investigations and abuse of power” by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) in its handling of the case involving Mr. Kofi Ofosu Nkansah. In a statement signed by Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Annoh-Dompreh, the Caucus expressed concern over the manner in which Mr. Nkansah was detained and subjected to searches despite his cooperation with investigators. “As far as we know, Mr. Ofosu is at an unknown location; and given the manner in which he was reported to have been hurled away, we cannot imagine the ordeal...
Two Arrested in Oti Region for Possession of Firearm and Ammunition
The Oti Regional Police Command has arrested two men for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition following an intelligence-led operation on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Police reports indicate that officers intercepted a Kia Rhino truck with registration number GS-4677-17, which was transporting building materials from Accra to Kpandai in the Northern Region. A search of the vehicle uncovered a locally manufactured single-barrel shotgun and 21 boxes containing 525 rounds of Lion AAA and BB ammunition concealed among the cargo. The driver, identified as 35-year-old Abubakari Salam Atta, and his mate, 19-year-old Kabuja Kwadwo Tademe, claimed ownership of the exhibits...
Police Intercept Truck Loaded with Suspected Narcotics in Oti Region
The Oti Regional Police Command has intercepted a truck carrying a large consignment of suspected narcotics during an operation on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Regional Headquarters in Dambai, officers discovered 4,000 parcels of compressed dried leaves concealed in secret compartments of a DAF Long Trailer with registration number GW 1943-09. The compartments, sealed with six metal plates, were uncovered in the presence of the driver, identified as 40-year-old Amidu Jubril. Police said the parcels, wrapped in yellow masking tape, are suspected to be narcotic substances. The truck has since been impounded, and the...
ECG Announces Planned Maintenance in Accra West Region
Residents in parts of Accra West will experience a temporary power outage on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) undertakes planned maintenance works. According to a public notice issued by ECG, the exercise is scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is aimed at improving service delivery across the region. The affected areas include Fadama, Kwashieman, Nyamejye, Darkuman, Abeka, Lapaz, Tabora, Race Course, Kwashiebu, Chantan, Hansonic, Dansoman Junction, Mallam Junction, McCarthy, Choice, Sampa Valley, Alogboshie, Achimota Neoplan, Benjilo, Manhean, Oduman, and surrounding communities. ECG expressed regret for the inconvenience the outage may...
Mahama Receives Transition Report on UGMC Transfer
President John Dramani Mahama has received the report of the Transition Committee on the transfer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) from the Ministry of Health to the University of Ghana. The report was presented by the Transitional Management Committee, co-chaired by Professor Aaron Lawson, a distinguished academic and former Provost of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Ghana. President Mahama assured the Committee that the report would be submitted to Cabinet immediately for final input and implementation. Expressing appreciation for the Committee’s diligence, the President commended them for completing their mandate and presenting a...
Hamamat Montia Appointed Cultural Ambassador for Shea Butter
The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has appointed entrepreneur and cultural advocate Hamamat Montia as Cultural Ambassador for Ghana’s Shea Butter, underscoring culture as a strategic pillar of national development. At the recognition ceremony, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described Shea Butter as a symbol of indigenous knowledge, women’s empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods. She called for greater investment in culture-driven industries to unlock their potential for economic growth and social transformation. In her acceptance remarks, Ms. Montia highlighted the global economic promise of the Shea Butter...