In a significant move to bolster Ghana’s health sector, the Ministry of Health has engaged with a delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss technical support for two flagship initiatives: the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) programme and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF). The meeting, held in Accra, underscores the government’s commitment to eliminating financial barriers to healthcare access and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Ghanaians. Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, described the FPHC programme as a “transformative step” toward achieving equitable healthcare. He emphasized that the initiative is designed to remove user...
NSA Scandal: Gifty Oware released after meeting GH¢10m bail
Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has confirmed the release of former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware Mensah, after she met the GH¢10 million bail condition set by the court. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, November 12, Haruna, however, disclosed that former Executive Director of the NSA, Osei Assibey Antwi, has not yet met the GH¢800 million bail condition and therefore remains in custody. “Madam Gifty Oware, it was yesterday that she met the bail condition, and she has been released, but her boss is...
Ghana Names 22-Man Squad for Japan and South Korea Friendlies; Ayew and Kudus Absent, New Faces Included
Captain Jordan Ayew and midfielder Mohammed Kudus have been excluded from Ghana’s 22-man roster for the upcoming international friendlies against Japan and South Korea. Kudus, who has missed Tottenham Hotspur’s last two fixtures, is currently recovering from an injury and will stay in England throughout the international window. No formal explanation has been provided for Ayew’s omission. In the meantime, striker Prince Kwabena Adu, who plays in the Czech Republic, has received his maiden national team invitation after netting six goals for Viktoria Plzeň. He is joined by two other first-time call-ups: Kelvin Nkrumah of Medeama SC—who has appeared in...
10 Key Findings from the Investigation into the Helicopter Crash That Claimed Eight Lives
The long-anticipated official inquiry report into the fatal crash of a Ghana Air Force Harbin Z-9 helicopter on August 6, 2025, has been made public, offering insight into the tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of eight senior personnel and crew members. Compiled by a joint panel comprising representatives from National Security, the Ghana Armed Forces, the Aircraft Accident & Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB Ghana), and supported by U.S. experts, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) report outlines pivotal findings that clarify the circumstances surrounding the crash. Investigators examined flight data recorders (FDR), cockpit voice recordings (CVR), fragments...
Helicopter Crash Report: Investigative Committee Urges Modernisation Of Ghana Air Force After August 6 Crash
The committee that investigated the August 6 helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including senior government officials, has called for urgent safety upgrades and the modernisation of the Ghana Air Force fleet to avert future tragedies. Presenting the committee’s findings on Tuesday, Captain (Rtd) Paul Forjoe underscored the importance of equipping the Air Force with modern aircraft and advanced safety systems. He stressed that the accident, which was attributed to sudden adverse weather conditions, highlighted critical gaps in aviation safety infrastructure. “There is a definite need to modernise the fleet of the Ghana Air Force. Implementing these safety recommendations will...
Investigators Link August 6 Helicopter Crash to Severe Weather and Downdraft
The chief investigator into the August 6 helicopter disaster, Captain Paul Fordjour, has disclosed that adverse weather conditions caused a significant delay in the Z-9 helicopter’s departure, pushing it back by nearly an hour. The flight had been scheduled to lift off at 8:00 a.m. with an expected duration of about 50 minutes. However, poor weather across Accra, Kumasi, and Obuasi forced the captain to postpone the takeoff. The aircraft eventually departed at 9:12 a.m. Presenting the official report on Tuesday, Capt. Fordjour explained that visibility in southern Ghana was severely restricted that morning, with mist, drizzle, and low cloud...
GCBC Raises Alarm Over Moral Decline and Electoral Tensions
The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC), Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, has cautioned that Ghana’s moral and democratic foundations are being eroded by inequality, corruption, and recurring violence. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Plenary Assembly of the GCBC at the Unity Centre in Damongo on Monday, November 10, he said Ghana’s international reputation as a beacon of democracy and peace masks a troubling reality of moral and social decline. Most Rev. Gyamfi noted that while Ghana continues to be admired across West Africa for its democratic achievements, including nine general elections and four peaceful...
Government to Release Report on Air Force Helicopter Crash
The government will today, Tuesday, November 11, make public the findings of the investigative report into the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash that occurred on August 6. The release follows the submission of the final report by the Acting Minister for Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who chaired the inquiry committee. Dr. Forson presented the document to President John Dramani Mahama on Monday during a meeting of the National Security Council. At the session, the committee briefed the President and senior security officials on the outcome of their investigation. The crash, which prompted immediate concern, led to the swift establishment...
Otumfuo Schedules Final Mediation Session in Bawku Conflict
The Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has scheduled two days — November 30 and December 1, 2025 — for what is expected to be the concluding session of his mediation efforts in the protracted Bawku chieftaincy conflict. A statement signed by the Chief of Staff at the Manhyia Palace, Mr. Kofi Badu, said the mediation sessions will mark an important step toward finding a lasting resolution to the long-standing dispute. The statement commended all parties involved in the peace process for their cooperation and positive attitude so far, noting that His Majesty “praises both sides for their positive...
Minority Caucus Boycotts Chief Justice Vetting, Sparks Political Tensions
The vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, President John Mahama’s nominee for Chief Justice, was marred by controversy today after the Minority Caucus in Parliament formally rejected the nomination and withdrew from the vetting process. The boycott was announced by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin following a prolonged exchange with Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, which resulted in a temporary suspension of proceedings for nearly half an hour. Upon resumption, Mr. Afenyo-Markin led the Minority members in a walkout, leaving only the Majority representatives on the Appointments Committee to continue the vetting. “Be it known to you, chairman, and the committee and the...