The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, the revered King of Dagbon. In a solemn message, Dr. Forson extended his heartfelt condolences to His Royal Majesty’s family, the Gbewaa Royal Family, and the people of Dagbon, describing the loss as irreparable. “May the Almighty grant him eternal rest and give the Gbewaa Royal Family and the people of Dagbon the strength and comfort to bear this irreparable loss,” he stated. The late Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II was widely respected for his role in...
Police Restore Calm During NPP Constituency Elections at Wiamoase
The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has confirmed restoring calm during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Effigya Sekyere East Constituency Executive Elections held at the SDA Church polling station in Wiamoase on Sunday, July 12. According to a police statement, Kwame Afrifa Mensah, aged 43, led a group of about thirty men to the polling station, disrupting the electoral process. Police swiftly intervened, arrested Afrifa Mensah and six others, and restored order. Afrifa Mensah reportedly claimed his supporters had been sidelined and insisted he had obtained a court injunction to halt the elections. However, police investigations revealed no such order...
GES Launches National Entrepreneurship Programme for Senior High Schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with Kivo Ghana, has officially unveiled the National Entrepreneurship Programme for Senior High Schools, a pioneering initiative aimed at bridging the skills gap and nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets among young learners. Currently piloted in selected schools, the programme is designed to provide students with real-world business experience, strengthen employability skills, and establish a scalable national framework for entrepreneurship education at the pre-tertiary level. Deputy Director-General (Management Services) of GES, Professor Smile Gavua Dzisi, emphasized the importance of making entrepreneurship education practical rather than theoretical. “Instead of giving us fish, we are being taught how...
Former President Akufo-Addo “Naa Abudani” Mourns Passing of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has joined the people of Dagbon in mourning the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom. In a heartfelt tribute, the former President described the late monarch as “a great figure of unity, strength and the enduring legacy of a proud and dignified people.” He noted that Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II played a pivotal role in resolving the long-standing Dagbon Crises, which culminated in his rise to the apex of Dagbon leadership during Akufo-Addo’s presidency. Akufo-Addo recalled the mutual respect and cooperation that characterized the reconciliation...
NPP General Secretary accuses EOCO of ‘public trial’ over Miracles Aboagye’s arrest
The General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the arrest of the party’s communications team member, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, accusing the agency of attempting to subject him to a “public trial”. His comments come amid growing criticism from the NPP over the arrest of Mr Aboagye, who also serves as spokesperson for former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Speaking to the media on Monday, July 13, outside EOCO’s headquarters in Accra, where Mr Aboagye was being held following his arrest, the NPP General Secretary further accused...
Government Mourns Passing of Dagbon King, Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II
The Government of Ghana has expressed profound sorrow over the death of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, Paramount Chief of Dagbon, whose reign is remembered for ushering peace and reconciliation after years of conflict in the northern kingdom. In a statement issued by the Presidency Communications, President John Dramani Mahama extended condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Dagbon, and the nation at large. The President described the late monarch as a distinguished traditional ruler whose leadership fostered unity, stability, and development across Dagbon and Ghana. “His Majesty will be remembered as a ruler whose unwavering commitment...
Government Nears Completion of External Debt Restructuring with SADEREA Notes Exchange
Ghana has reached a decisive milestone in its economic recovery as the Ministry of Finance announced the successful exchange of the country’s outstanding SADEREA Notes, marking the near completion of its external debt restructuring programme. The settlement, finalized on July 13 with a value date of July 10, resolves the last outstanding component of Ghana’s sovereign bonded debt restructuring. Officials described the transaction as a critical step toward restoring debt sustainability and reinforcing investor confidence in the economy. The SADEREA Notes, originally issued at US$253.2 million to finance capital expenditure in the health sector, carried a 12.5 percent Senior Secured...
EOCO Explains The Arrests Former IMCCoD Officials Over GH₵55 Million Probe
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has arrested two former officials of the Inter‑Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD) in connection with investigations into alleged financial irregularities amounting to GH₵55 million. In a statement issued on July 13, 2026, EOCO confirmed the arrest of Mr. Dennis Edward Aboagye, also known as “Miracles,” who served as Executive Secretary of IMCCoD, and Mr. Gerald Appiah, the former Accountant of the Secretariat. The arrests follow a forensic audit covering the period from August 2022 to February 2025 and a subsequent petition by the current Executive Secretary requesting further investigations. The probe centers...
GES Condemns Attack on Zohe E.P. Schools in Yendi
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has strongly condemned a violent attack on Zohe Evangelical Presbyterian Schools in the Yendi Municipality, which disrupted academic activities and left the headmaster assaulted. According to a statement issued on July 10, 2026, armed individuals stormed the schools on July 9 following a dispute between community members and school authorities over a commercial shed located on school premises. The headmaster, Mr. Mohammed Shani Gazali, was physically attacked during the incident. While no casualties were recorded, the invasion caused panic among pupils and staff, forcing the temporary closure of the schools. GES said security personnel have...
Accra Airport Introduces New Security Screening Technology
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced the installation of state‑of‑the‑art security screening equipment at passenger checkpoints in Terminals 2 and 3 of Accra International Airport, a move aimed at enhancing aviation security while improving passenger convenience. According to a public notice, the upgraded system will allow travelers to keep laptops and other large electronic devices inside cabin baggage during screening. Passengers will also be able to proceed with shoes and belts on, unless otherwise required during profiling. Liquids, aerosols, and gels may remain in bags, provided they comply with the 100ml per container limit under international security regulations....