The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has presented a comprehensive budget totaling $4,386,010 to cover expenses for the Black Stars’ initial five fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign. At a press briefing held on Tuesday, Minister for Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams, disclosed the financial allocations approved for Ghana’s upcoming qualifiers, specifically highlighting the matches against Mali and Chad. Among the five proposed budgets, the away clash with Mali in Bamako emerged as the most expensive, with a projected cost of $1,161,310. In contrast, the home encounter with Chad was the most economical, budgeted at $617,660. Match-by-Match Budget...
EOCO Reportedly Detains LPG Leader Kofi Akpaloo
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has allegedly apprehended Kofi Akpaloo, the founder and head of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), at his residence in Kumasi. According to sources, the early morning operation was executed by EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), dispatched from the agency’s Accra headquarters and working in collaboration with its Ashanti Regional Office. Insiders indicate that the arrest was conducted smoothly, without any resistance. While the exact grounds for the detention remain undisclosed, Akpaloo is reportedly being transported to Accra, where he is expected to cooperate with investigators as part of an ongoing...
MultiChoice Ghana Risks Closure by September 6 if Prices Stay High—Minister Declares
Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations,Samuel George, has given MultiChoice Ghana—providers of DStv—a firm deadline of September 6 to lower its subscription rates or risk losing its operational license. Addressing attendees at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, Mr. George underscored the government’s dedication to securing equitable pricing for Ghanaian consumers, citing recent positive shifts in the nation’s economic landscape. “They have up to the 6th of September. If by that time there is no resolution, we will shut down the operations of MultiChoice. No company, no corporate entity is more powerful than the collective interest of the Ghanaian...
Mahama’s Removal of Chief Justice Was Expected—Prof. Agyeman-Duah
Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, a former Senior Governance Adviser to the United Nations, has expressed little surprise at President John Mahama’s decision to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office. According to Prof. Agyeman-Duah, the move was anticipated, as President Mahama and other prominent members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had openly declared their intention to take such action prior to assuming office in 2025. “Certainly for me, I wasn’t surprised because they stated it clearly before the election that they will do that and they have done it,” he remarked during an interview on JoyNews’ AM Show on Wednesday,...
Prof. Agyeman-Duah urges constitutional review on appointment and removal of Chief Justice
Former United Nations Senior Governance Adviser, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has called on the Constitutional Review Committee to revise the current procedure for removing a Chief Justice in the country. Speaking on JoyNews AM on Wednesday, Prof. Agyeman-Duah warned that the current process leaves the judiciary vulnerable to partisan political interference. “Yesterday, also, I heard some NPP stalwart, also saying when we come to power, the Chief Justice will be sacked. We have to be serious about ourselves, I am concerned about this. We can decide, especially since we have an ongoing process to review the constitution, we must stay seriously about reviewing...
NDC Reclaims Akwatia Constituency as Baidoo Emerges Winner
Legal practitioner and representative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC),Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has secured a decisive win in the highly competitive Akwatia by-election. Baidoo, running as a private attorney, amassed 18,199 votes—roughly 54% of the total ballots cast—ushering in a significant victory for the NDC as they reclaim the pivotal swing constituency from the New Patriotic Party (NPP). His main challenger, Solomon Kwame Asumadu of the NPP, earned 15,235 votes, while Owusu Patrick of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) received 82 votes. This outcome shifts the balance of power in Akwatia, a constituency where the NPP had maintained a...
Mahama Reopens State Land Transactions, Pledges Reform and Oversight
President John Dramani Mahama has officially ended the temporary suspension on dealings involving public and government-owned lands, allowing the resumption of sales, leasing, and administrative processing—now governed by enhanced protocols aimed at promoting openness and accountability. The moratorium, which began on January 10, 2025, was put in place to facilitate a detailed evaluation of Ghana’s land governance framework. During the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Lands Commission Board on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, President Mahama stated that the suspension had uncovered significant flaws in the system that necessitate immediate corrective action. “My government imposed a temporary ban on the...
Mahama Calls for Leadership Beyond Politics, Urges Protection of Democratic Principles
President John Mahama has called on national leaders and public officials to transcend political divisions, authoritarian tendencies, and disregard for the rule of law, emphasizing that the preservation of democracy must remain a top priority. He delivered these remarks at Jubilee House on Tuesday, September 2, during a formal visit by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, who led a delegation to officially launch the 2025 edition of the Democracy Cup. President Mahama underscored that democratic governance extends beyond the act of voting. He highlighted the importance of transparency, equity, and justice, asserting that resilient and autonomous institutions are essential to...
Tensions Flare Early in Akwatia By-Election, Casting Shadow Over Peaceful Voting
There were heated exchanges in the early hours of today (September 2) between supporters of the two political parties contesting the Akwatia by-election. JoyNews cameras captured a brief moment of tension as supporters of the governing NDC and the opposition NPP faced off. According to JoyNews‘ Blessed Sogah, the confrontation erupted after some supporters stormed past a restricted zone. Police personnel at the scene swiftly intervened to restore calm. Notably, prominent figures of the opposition NPP, including the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, were escorted to their vehicles under police protection following the scuffle. Supporters on both sides were also seen exchanging heated...
Fuel Price Changes Reflect Industry Forecasts
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun adjusting fuel prices in line with industry projections. At Goil, the price of petrol is now selling at GH¢12.90 per litre, up from GH¢12.88. Diesel, however, has been reduced from GH¢14.30 to GH¢13.90. Shell has also adjusted its prices, with petrol selling at GH¢13.59 per litre compared to the previous GH¢12.89. Meanwhile, market leader Star Oil says its prices will remain unchanged until September 15, 2025. Currently, Star Oil is selling petrol at GH¢12.77 per litre and diesel at GH¢13.35. Earlier, Chief Executive of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMC), Dr. Riverson...