The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Michael Ayamga, has called for any future legislation aimed at tackling plastic pollution in Ghana to be named after the late Environment Minister, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. According to him, such recognition would preserve the memory of Dr Murtala Mohammed’s commitment to addressing Ghana’s plastic waste challenge and his efforts toward developing stronger environmental policies. Prof. Ayamga said the late minister was deeply passionate about the global fight against plastic pollution and played a key role in Ghana’s participation in international negotiations towards a legally binding plastics treaty....
NPP Petitions Supreme Court and Presidency Over ‘Democracy Under Attack’
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has presented petitions to both the Supreme Court and the Presidency, accusing the Mahama administration of eroding Ghana’s democratic foundations through arbitrary arrests, intimidation of political opponents, and selective justice. The protest march began at the Supreme Court, where party leaders submitted a petition highlighting what they described as growing threats to judicial independence and the rule of law. Demonstrators later proceeded to the Jubilee House, where a second petition was delivered to the Presidency. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo‑Markin presented the petition at Jubilee House following the party’s “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration. The submission was...
Mahama urges Ghanaians to preserve legacy of ‘Departed 8’ through service and patriotism
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to preserve the memory of the eight distinguished public servants who lost their lives in last year’s military helicopter crash by embracing the values of sacrifice, patriotism and selfless service that defined their lives. Speaking at the National Inter-Faith Memorial Service held in Accra on Thursday, August 8, to mark one year since the tragic accident, President Mahama said the occasion was not merely about mourning the dead but about reaffirming the nation’s commitment to honouring those who gave their lives in service to Ghana. Addressing government officials, members of the diplomatic...
Inflation Eases to 4.6% in July After Three-Month Rise
Ghana’s inflation rate slowed to 4.6 percent in July, marking the first decline after three consecutive monthly increases and signaling renewed relief for households and businesses facing rising costs. Data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) show headline inflation fell by 0.7 percentage points, down from 5.3 percent in June. The moderation suggests that while prices continue to rise, they are doing so at a slower pace, reinforcing expectations that inflation could remain within the Bank of Ghana’s medium‑term target band of 8 ± 2 percent if current macroeconomic conditions hold. The easing was broad‑based, driven by slower increases...
NPP Holds ‘Democracy Under Attack’ Protest Today
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, Thursday, August 6, stage its “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration, which the party says is a rallying call to defend constitutional governance, democratic accountability, and the rule of law. The protest forms part of the NPP’s campaign against what it describes as escalating political persecution, selective justice, and misuse of state institutions under the current administration. According to party officials, the demonstration seeks to draw national attention to issues they believe undermine Ghana’s democratic standing. A central concern is the acquittal and discharge of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans...
“Grief Has No Party Colours”: NPP Demands Accountability on Helicopter Tragedy
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has marked the first anniversary of the Adansi helicopter crash with a solemn call for national unity in grief and accountability in governance. The tragedy, which occurred on August 6, 2025, claimed eight lives, including senior government officials and members of the Ghana Armed Forces. Among the departed were Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, and three crew members. In a statement issued on August 5, 2026, from the party’s headquarters in Accra‑North, General Secretary...
GES Condemns Assault on Obuasi SHTS Headmaster
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has strongly condemned the assault on Mr. Abdulai Zackaria, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, describing the incident as unacceptable and contrary to the values of discipline and peaceful coexistence in schools. In a statement issued on August 5, 2026, the Service confirmed that Mr. Zackaria was attacked in the line of duty. The GES emphasized that such acts undermine the authority of school leadership and compromise the safe environment required for effective teaching and learning. The Public Relations Unit, led by Daniel Fenyi, noted that immediate steps are being taken to address the...
Tema Police Secure 20-Year Sentences for Human Traffickers
The Tema Regional Police Command has secured the conviction and sentencing of two men for human trafficking and causing harm, reaffirming its commitment to combating organized crime and abuse. Kingsley Ndifon, 29, and Emmanuel Akong, 25, were arrested on August 20, 2023, at Sebrepor, a suburb of Tema, after a distress call alerted the Afienya District Police Command that individuals were being held against their will. A swift police operation, supported by concerned residents, led to the arrest of the suspects and the rescue of eleven Nigerian nationals confined in the house. Investigations revealed that the victims had been recruited...
Education Ministry Orders Probe into Obuasi SHTS Violence
The Ministry of Education has condemned the violent assault at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, describing the incident as “reprehensible and criminal” and directing swift disciplinary action against those found culpable. In a statement issued on August 5, 2026, the Ministry reaffirmed its zero‑tolerance stance on lawlessness in educational institutions. The Honourable Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has instructed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to investigate the matter thoroughly and apply sanctions in line with established disciplinary procedures. The release, signed by Deputy Minister Dr. Clement Abas Apak, emphasized that discipline remains the foundation of quality education. It assured the...
Ghana Not Blacklisted Under Saudi Arabia’s E‑Visa Programme, MFA Assures
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed claims circulating on social media that Ghana has been blacklisted by Saudi Arabia under its electronic tourist visa programme. In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry explained that Saudi Arabia’s e‑visa system is determined solely by the Kingdom’s authorities and currently covers sixty‑six countries, primarily G20 members, North America, the European Union, and high‑income Asian economies. Only three African nations — South Africa, Mauritius, and Seychelles — are included. Ghana’s absence from the list, the Ministry stressed, does not amount to prohibition or diplomatic failure. “The absence of Ghana from the tourist e‑visa...