The Office of the Deputy Minister of Education, Hon. Dr. Clement Apaak, has dismissed commentary circulating on social media regarding his working relationship with the substantive Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu. The video, produced by Kelvin Taylor on the “With All Due Respect” programme, alleged tensions within the Ministry. However, Dr. Apaak has unequivocally dissociated himself from the claims, stressing that they do not represent his views, sentiments, or experiences. Key Clarifications Dr. Apaak has never expressed any grievance, privately or publicly, about his role or the delegation of duties within the Ministry. Contrary to suggestions in the video,...
Minister for Gender Honoured at Impactful Women Awards
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Woman of Honour at the 8th Edition of the Impactful Women Awards. Dr. Lartey received the prestigious recognition for her inspiring leadership, passion for women’s empowerment, and unwavering commitment to societal development and her constituency. The award was formally presented during a courtesy call by a delegation from the Impactful Women Awards Initiative, led by its convener, Mr. Barry Joseph. He explained that the Initiative, which has been running for eight years across Ghana and other African countries, celebrates women...
Ghana’s First Female High Commissioner to UK Presents Credentials to King Charles III
The High Commissioner of Ghana to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Sabah Zita Benson, has officially presented her Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Charles III at St James’s Palace. The ceremony underscored the rich bilateral and historic relations between Ghana and the United Kingdom, while marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s diplomatic history. Her Excellency Benson becomes the first female High Commissioner to the UK since Ghana’s independence in 1957. In a historic note, she is also the first High Commissioner to be received by the King at St James’s Palace since 1910, when King Edward VII last...
ECG to Deploy Franchise Officers Nationwide from February 2026
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that it will roll out franchise officers across all district operational areas beginning February 2026. The initiative is part of efforts to boost efficiency, secure revenue, and enhance customer service delivery. According to ECG, the programme is intended to bring services closer to consumers while reinforcing accountability at the community level. The General Manager for External Relations, Dr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, explained that the move forms part of broader reforms aimed at improving service delivery nationwide. “The franchise officer initiative is designed to enhance customer convenience, improve billing accuracy, and strengthen...
Petrol Prices to Dip Slightly in February, Diesel to Remain Unchanged
Motorists in Ghana may see a marginal reduction in petrol prices at the start of February, while diesel costs are expected to stay the same. This projection comes from the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC), which attributes the outlook to recent developments in global market trends. Executive Secretary of COPEC, Duncan Amoah, explained that although international diesel prices have risen, local inventory costs have declined, preventing an increase at the pumps. “Prices are likely to remain stable for this window, although petrol has stayed stable, diesel has gone up quite significantly, about five per cent. Unfortunately, the local market,...
AMA Issues Notice Over “unauthorised structures,” Gives Developers Feb. 2 To Respond
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has issued statutory notices directing developers to explain why their unauthorised structures, including containers erected along Obonu Street in North Kaneshie, should not be altered or demolished. The notice captioned “Notice for Alteration of Building/Structure” and referenced under the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), Section 106, required the recipient identified on the document as “Developer” to submit a written statement to the Metropolitan Chief Executive on or before February 2, 2026. The notice dated 19th January 2026 indicated that the structures in question were considered “unauthorised” and had been constructed or executed in contravention of...
Solutions Must Be Practical and Sustainable” – Mubarak Urges Intelligence Chiefs
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has welcomed Intelligence Chiefs and senior security officials from across West Africa and the Sahel to a High-Level Consultation Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security in Accra. The conference is focused on strengthening collaboration to confront growing threats including terrorism, violent extremism, piracy, and transnational organised crime. In his opening remarks, the Minister highlighted the unprecedented complexity of the security challenges facing the region. He noted the intensification of terrorism and violent extremism in the Central Sahel, where affiliates of Sahara-based groups and other armed actors exploit governance gaps, intercommunal tensions, economic hardship, and...
Vice President Opens ECOWAS Ministerial Meeting on Security
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has opened a two-day ECOWAS Ministerial Meeting on Regional Cooperation and Security, bringing together Heads of State and Government, Ministers, and Intelligence Chiefs from across the sub-region. In her keynote address, the Vice President underscored the inseparability of diplomacy and security, noting that contemporary threats such as violent extremism, terrorism, organised crime, and cross-border insecurity demand transnational responses. “We require integrated approaches that align security strategies, foreign policy, and development agendas. Fragmented, siloed responses are no longer sufficient,” she said. Professor Opoku-Agyemang stressed the importance of timely information sharing, joint analysis, and coordinated responses, describing...
President Mahama Commissions New Mosque for Akweteman Community
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a newly constructed mosque for the Akweteman Muslim Community in Accra. The brief ceremony, held on Thursday, was attended by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, alongside prominent Muslim leaders and political figures. The President commended the community for its commitment to faith and unity, noting that the mosque would serve not only as a place of worship but also as a centre for social cohesion and moral guidance. He emphasized the importance of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence, describing the mosque as a symbol of Ghana’s diversity and shared values. The...
Health Minister Calls for Industrialisation of Medicine Production
Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has underscored the importance of health security as a driver of industrial growth, urging Africa to embrace local pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing. Delivering a keynote address at the African Trade Summit on the theme “Health Security as Industrial Strategy: Manufacturing Medicines for Africa and the World”, the Minister said the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerability of nations unable to produce essential medicines. “Dependence comes at a cost to lives, to jobs, and to economic stability,” he noted. Mr. Akandoh highlighted President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda as a bold response to this challenge, pointing...