The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will officially declare the results of its 2026 presidential primaries this Saturday, 31st January, at a ceremony scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM sharp at the party’s national headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra. According to party communication, the event will feature three key activities: the formal announcement of the primary results, the outdooring of the newly elected presidential candidate, and an address by the candidate to party faithful and the nation. The NPP, which prides itself on the motto “Development in Freedom,” is expected to draw a large crowd of supporters, party executives, and media...
Minister Reveals Only 44% of Ghanaians Access Safely Managed Water
The Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has revealed that although a majority of Ghanaians have access to basic water services, fewer than half of the population benefit from safely managed sources. Citing data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP), Mr. Adjei noted that about 88 percent of the population currently enjoys basic water services. However, less than half have access to water that meets the standard of safety and reliability. “Only 44% per cent of the population benefits from safely managed water services, defined as an improved water source that...
Ghana’s Housing Deficit Tops 1.8 Million Units, Minister Warns
The Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has revealed that although a majority of Ghanaians have access to basic water services, fewer than half of the population benefit from safely managed sources. Citing data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP), Mr. Adjei noted that about 88 percent of the population currently enjoys basic water services. However, less than half have access to water that meets the standard of safety and reliability. “Only 44% per cent of the population benefits from safely managed water services, defined as an improved water source that...
Bank of Ghana Cuts Policy Rate to 15.5%
The Bank of Ghana has, by majority decision, reduced the Monetary Policy Rate from 18 percent to 15.5 percent. Governor of the Bank, Dr. Johnson Asiama, announced the move at the 128th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press briefing held at the Bank Square on Wednesday, January 28. This marks the first policy adjustment by the Central Bank in 2026, as it maintains a cautious and forward-looking stance aimed at safeguarding price stability. At its previous meeting in November 2025, the MPC lowered the rate by 350 basis points to 18 percent, citing sustained easing of inflationary pressures. Explaining the latest...
Parents Urged to Reconsider Toy Guns for Children
The Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons is cautioning parents against buying toy guns for their children, especially during the festive season, warning that such playthings could normalize violence and expose young people to real dangers. The advice follows a disturbing incident in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region. On January 23, 2026, police in Bepotenten Sukuum seized a pump-action gun from a 15-year-old boy. When officers instructed the boy to alert the owner to present proper documentation at the police station, a clash broke out, leaving one person dead and another injured. Speaking on...
Khaby Lame Sells Company in $975m Deal, Becomes Controlling Shareholder
Italian-Senegalese TikTok sensation Khaby Lame has struck a landmark business deal, selling his company, Step Distinctive Limited, to Hong Kong-based Rich Sparkle Holdings in a transaction valued at $975 million. According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the acquisition will be executed through the issuance of 75 million ordinary shares of Rich Sparkle, effectively making the 25-year-old content creator a controlling shareholder in the holding company. Step Distinctive Limited, which manages Lame’s global brand and commercial activities, will continue to be led by him despite the takeover. Prior to the deal, Lame owned 49 percent of...
GJA Raises Alarm Over Threats to Journalists in Bawku
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as mounting threats against journalists covering the long-running Bawku conflict, cautioning that the situation endangers press freedom, public safety, and national security. Speaking at a press briefing, GJA President Albert Dwumfuor said the Association is “gravely alarmed” by death threats, incitement to violence, and looming attacks directed at journalists in the Upper East Region, particularly the Regional Chairman of the GJA, Albert Sore, because of their professional reporting on the conflict. “These threats are reckless, criminal and deeply dangerous—not only to the lives of journalists but also...
DVLA Clarifies Onboarding Fees and Title Documentation
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has issued a public notice to clarify the cost and purpose of its ongoing vehicle onboarding exercise, urging vehicle owners to remain vigilant and deal only with authorized officers. According to the Authority, the onboarding process—which began in 2024—is a critical step toward migrating manually registered vehicles onto a digital platform, ahead of the rollout of a new digital licence plate system. DVLA explained that the full onboarding package, which includes the issuance of a Certificate of Title and a Vehicle Registration Card (VRC), costs GH¢ 288.55. However, in light of the upcoming...
NDC Rejects Request for Virtual Vetting by Ayawaso East Aspirant
The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has turned down a request from Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, Nasser Toure Mahama, to undergo online vetting ahead of the party’s parliamentary primaries. Her representatives submitted the appeal on Tuesday, January 27, citing her period of mourning and the observance of Islamic widowhood rites as reasons for seeking virtual vetting. Party executives, however, maintained that all aspirants are required to appear physically before the vetting panel. Deputy Director of Elections of the NDC, Rashid Tanko Computer, explained that the party’s stance...
Supreme Court Overturns High Court Ruling on Kpandai Election
The Supreme Court has, in a 4–1 majority ruling, set aside the High Court’s judgment that nullified the election of the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam. Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, who chaired the panel, delivered the lone dissenting opinion. The ruling came after Mr. Nyindam filed an application invoking the Supreme Court’s supervisory powers to correct what he described as a jurisdictional error by the High Court. The apex court upheld his request, thereby reinstating his position as Member of Parliament. At the heart of the case was the date on which the Electoral Commission officially...