The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has announced that no new schools will be added to the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) this year due to financial limitations under the 2026 budget allocation. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, Dr. Lartey explained that while government remains committed to strengthening and expanding the initiative in the long term, the current appropriation did not provide the financial clearance required to extend coverage. “There is a long-term policy commitment to progressively strengthen and expand the programme within available resources. However, under the 2026 appropriation, the programme did not...
NDC Must Raise Governance Standards — Tsatsu Tsikata
Legal luminary and statesman, Tsatsu Tsikata, has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to uphold higher standards of governance and public service in honour of the legacy of its Founder, former President Jerry John Rawlings. He said the party risked betraying the ideals on which it was founded if it became complacent and measured its performance only against its predecessors, rather than adhering to the principles of accountability, integrity and national transformation associated with Rawlings’s leadership. “So, in honour of J.J Rawlings and as an expression of the ideals of the NDC, we must raise the bar of service...
ECOWAS Court dismisses Torkornoo’s human rights claims against Ghana
The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed all allegations of human rights violations raised by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo over her suspension and subsequent removal from office. In an abridged judgment delivered today (June 24, 2026), the court held that Ghana did not violate Justice Torkornoo’s rights to a fair hearing, dignity, information and work under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The court consequently dismissed all reliefs sought by the former Chief Justice, including her request for reinstatement as Chief Justice and Justice of...
Formalise NAIMOS With L.I. To Fight Galamsey — Minority
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Mampong, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, has called for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to be formalised through a Legislative Instrument (L.I.) to strengthen the fight against illegal mining (galamsey). Mr Ampratwum-Sarpong, who is the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources, said the legal backing for NAIMOS would clearly define its mandate, powers, structure, accountability mechanisms and operational independence, while ensuring continuity in anti-galamsey efforts across successive governments. He made the call in a statement signed and issued in support of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s...
Police Special Operations Team Records Major Breakthrough Against Organised Crime
The Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team (SOT), working in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, has announced a major breakthrough in the fight against organised crime following a series of intelligence-led operations across the region. The operations, conducted between 8th and 17th June 2026, targeted criminal networks involved in human trafficking, sexual exploitation, narcotics trafficking, and unlawful possession of firearms. Coordinated raids were carried out in Asafo, Kenyase Aframa, Asokwa, Buokrom, Krofrom, Atonsu-Bokuro, Asawase, and Old Tafo Ahenbronum. According to the Police, a total of 186 suspects were arrested, comprising 86 Ghanaian nationals, 96 Nigerian nationals, and 4...
Three Students Arrested for Destroying School Property
The Volta North Regional Police Command has arrested three former students of Hohoe E.P. Senior High School after they were captured in a viral video destroying school property shortly after completing their final examinations. According to the Police, the incident occurred on Friday, June 19, 2026, when about five immediate past students allegedly damaged the school’s water pipeline before leaving campus. Following a complaint filed by school authorities, intelligence surveillance was deployed, leading to the arrest of three suspects. The arrested individuals have been identified as Rashid Suraj Dakpo (19), Alhassan Mohammed (20), and Abdul Kadri Abdulai (20). They have...
GES Outlines Recruitment Timeline, Successful Applicants to Assume Duty August 31
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the schedule for its ongoing recruitment process, assuring applicants of transparency and timely updates. In a statement issued by the Service’s Headquarters, management expressed appreciation to all applicants for their interest in serving the nation through education. It noted that applications are currently under review to ensure compliance with eligibility requirements outlined in the recruitment advertisement. According to the timeline, the review of applications will be completed by June 30, 2026, with the announcement of shortlisted candidates scheduled for July 20, 2026. The onboarding process at the regional and district levels will run...
First Deputy Speaker Urges MPs to Strengthen Data Literacy
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, has called on Members of Parliament to strengthen their data literacy skills to enhance decision-making and improve oversight responsibilities. He made the appeal at the opening ceremony of the International Data Masterclass for Members of Parliament, held under the theme “Advancing Evidence-Based Parliament: Leveraging Data for Better Decisions.” Hon. Ahiafor noted that the programme is designed to equip lawmakers with the capacity to better engage with data and evidence, thereby enriching committee work and strengthening policy oversight. The event brought together key parliamentary and diplomatic figures, including the Majority Leader, Hon....
Health Minister Calls on CHAG to Lead Free Primary Healthcare Delivery
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has urged the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) to take a frontline role in advancing the government’s Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) agenda, describing the faith-based network as a vital partner in expanding equitable access to quality healthcare nationwide. Speaking at the CHAG Annual Conference 2026, themed “Positioning CHAG to Deliver People-Centred Free Primary Health Care at the Community Level,” Hon. Akandoh commended CHAG’s longstanding contribution to healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach communities. He noted that CHAG’s extensive presence and trusted community relationships uniquely position it to support the successful...
Ghana Marks National Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to advancing disability inclusion, accessibility, and equal participation in national development as the country commemorated the National Day of Persons with Disabilities. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Public Affairs Unit, government highlighted key initiatives including the increase of the District Assemblies Common Fund allocation from three to five per cent, expanded support through the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme, and the free tertiary education policy for persons with disabilities. Other measures include integrating the Ghana Accessibility Standard into building regulations and promoting digital inclusion. This...