President John Dramani Mahama has urged newly appointed diplomatic representatives to regard their roles not as personal accolades but as a solemn duty of national service, rooted in discipline, prudent judgement, and steadfast loyalty to Ghana’s overarching national interest. Addressing their swearing-in ceremony at Jubilee House on Monday, 9 February, President Mahama emphasized that the officials now bear an elevated responsibility to advance Ghana’s unity, values, credibility, and aspirations both at home and abroad. “Your appointment is not merely an honour; it is a call to high national service,” the President declared. “From this moment onwards, you must embody Ghana’s...
VALCO Workers Demand Ouster of GIADEC CEO Over Mismanagement
Employees of the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) are calling for the swift dismissal of Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) Chief Executive Officer, Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, accusing him of poor administration and unwillingness to consult stakeholders. The workers’ union organized a demonstration on Monday, February 9, alleging that Mr. Ankrah’s tenure has been characterized by ineptitude and an autocratic approach. They argue that his portrayal of a debt-burdened VALCO requiring foreign capital is a deceptive excuse to dispose of the state-owned enterprise. Local Union Chairman, Samuel Watchman Agyeman, addressed the crowd, noting that every effort to engage the CEO has...
MoGCSP Marks International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM in Upper West Region
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through its Domestic Violence Secretariat in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Ghana, joined the global community to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on Friday, February 6, in the Upper West Region. The commemoration, held under the global theme “Towards 2030: No End to Female Genital Mutilation without Sustained Commitment and Investment,” aimed to raise awareness of the risks associated with FGM, amplify youth voices as agents of change, strengthen engagement with policymakers and traditional leaders, and reinforce monitoring of laws...
Minister for Interior Calls for Strategic Focus at Annual Performance Review Workshop
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak, has called for an open and strategic focus in strengthening security governance and accountability at the 2025 Annual Performance Review Workshop for agencies under the Ministry of the Interior. The workshop, held at the Aqua Safari Resort in Ada, was themed “Strengthening Security Governance, Accountability, and Service Delivery through Performance Review and Strategic Alignment.” Addressing participants, the Minister highlighted notable gains achieved over the past year, including stronger inter-agency collaboration, progress in digitisation, and improvements in emergency response. He also acknowledged persistent challenges such as evolving crime trends, border security pressures, and...
Ghana Gold Board CEO Honored as Best Public Company CEO at 2025 RTP Awards
The CEO of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. has been recognized as the Best Public Company CEO for 2025 at the recently held 15th Radio and TV Personality Awards (RTP Awards). The award was presented under a newly introduced category aimed at honoring the top 10 CEOs in Ghana for their outstanding leadership and contributions to their respective sectors. Other notable awardees included the CEOs of Tema Oil Refinery, State Insurance Corporation, and the Tourism Authority, among others, highlighting exceptional leadership across both public and private sectors in Ghana. Representing GoldBod at the ceremony, Media Relations Officer Prince...
Regional Minister’s Office Refutes Misleading Video Circulation
The Office of the Greater Accra Regional Minister has strongly refuted claims arising from a truncated video clip currently circulating on social media, describing it as malicious misinformation and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public. In a statement signed by Arnold Darlington Nikoi Kotey, Head of Communications, the Office clarified that the footage in question is archival, originating from the Ablekuma North elections, and has been misrepresented as recent. “Reintroducing this material into current public discourse without context is a deliberate attempt to mislead citizens,” the statement emphasized. The Office further dismissed allegations linking the Regional Minister to the...
NDC Launches Probe into Vote-Buying Allegations at Ayawaso East Primaries
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the constitution of a committee to investigate widespread allegations of inducement and vote buying during the Ayawaso East Parliamentary Primaries held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. In a statement signed by General Secretary Hon. Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, the party condemned the reported incidents as an affront to its values and principles, stressing that such practices undermine the integrity of its internal electoral processes. The three-member committee, chaired by Mr. Kofi Totobi Quakyi, was initially composed of Hon. Mahama Ayariga and lawyer Emefa Fugah. However, Hon. Ayariga has since stepped down, with former MP...
President Recalls Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria Over Vote-Buying Allegations
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate recall of Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, following allegations of voter inducement during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency. Baba Jamal, who contested in the primaries, was among several candidates accused of vote-buying. However, the President emphasized that Baba Jamal was the only serving public officer implicated, making his case particularly sensitive. In a statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, the Presidency underscored the need to uphold the integrity of public office. “Without prejudice...
We are working to pay cocoa farmers’ arrears, exploring new funding model – COCOBOD
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Randy Abbey, says the Board is working with the Ministry of Finance to settle arrears owed to cocoa farmers. He said management was fully aware of farmers’ concerns about payment delays and pledged to resolve them as soon as possible. Mr Abbey said this at a press briefing on Friday in Accra, where he announced that COCOBOD was exploring a new funding model for cocoa purchases, with a strong focus on promoting value addition rather than continued reliance on exporting raw cocoa beans. “We are looking at a model that...
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Attends REAIM 2026 Summit in Spain
The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP), represented Ghana at the Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) 2026 Summit, held in A Coruña, Spain, from February 4 to 5, 2026. The gathering brought together ministers, senior government officials, policy experts, and global stakeholders to examine the responsible development, application, and regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military and security settings. Ghana reaffirmed its recognition of AI’s growing significance for economic growth, innovation, and national progress, while also highlighting its expanding role in strengthening military and security operations. The government noted that AI can enhance...