Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Wednesday joined stakeholders at a Strategic Planning Retreat organised by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to chart a transformative path for children and adolescents in Ghana. Held under the theme “Planning Together for a Better Future for Children and Adolescents in Ghana”, the retreat brought together policymakers, development partners, and civil society actors to explore integrated strategies for child welfare. The Vice President, speaking at the event, stressed that the success of the retreat—organised in partnership with UNICEF—would be measured not by dialogue alone, but by the concrete actions that follow. “Too many...
Ablakwa Hosts AU Commissioner Ahead of Regional Security Summit
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has welcomed the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, His Excellency Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, to Accra for a high-level conference on regional cooperation and security. The two-day summit, scheduled for January 28 and 29, 2026, will be held under the distinguished chairmanship of former President John Dramani Mahama. The gathering is expected to bring together key stakeholders to deliberate on practical, homegrown African solutions to the growing insecurity challenges confronting the sub-region. Speaking ahead of the summit, Mr. Ablakwa emphasized the urgency of coordinated efforts to safeguard peace and stability....
Bank of Ghana Reports Strong Economic Gains at 128th MPC Briefing
The Bank of Ghana has announced significant improvements in key economic indicators during its 128th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press briefing held on January 28, 2026. According to the Bank, the Composite Index of Economic Activity (CIEA) recorded an impressive 8.8 percent growth in November 2025, a sharp rise from the 1.5 percent growth posted in November 2024. Headline inflation also saw a dramatic decline, falling from 23.8 percent in December 2024 to 5.4 percent in December 2025. The easing of inflationary pressures was attributed to falling oil and food prices, declining underlying inflation, and anchored inflation expectations. The Bank’s...
Police Arrest Suspect with Over 700 Slabs of Suspected Narcotics in Ashanti Region
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect for unlawful possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs during an operation at Asanso in the Ashanti Region. The suspect, Atampugri Akanyani, was apprehended on January 26, 2026, when a police team on snap check duty intercepted a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus with registration number AC 718-25 at the Asanso checkpoint. A thorough search of the vehicle uncovered nine nylon sacks concealed within the bus. Upon inspection, the sacks were found to contain a total of 713 compressed slabs of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic...
Global Info Analytics Survey Shows Wide Gap Between Front-Runner and Rivals
A new poll conducted by Global Info Analytics has placed DMB in a commanding lead ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2026 presidential primaries, with 57% of predicted support among party delegates. The survey, visualised in a pie chart released this week, ranks five contenders vying for the NPP flagbearer slot. KOA follows with 28%, while DBA garners 13%. KAA and DYA trail with 2% and 0% respectively. The poll carries a margin of error of ±3.0%, and reflects current delegate preferences as the party prepares for its internal elections. Political analysts say the results signal a strong early...
Vice President Commends Ministry’s Bold Steps Against Illegal Mining
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has lauded the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for its decisive measures to safeguard Ghana’s environment, describing the fight against land and water degradation as critical to national survival. During a working visit to the Ministry, led by sector Minister Hon. Armah Kofi Buah, the Vice President received a detailed briefing on the state of the sector and the interventions being rolled out to protect land, forests, and water resources. The Ministry, which oversees three subsectors and eleven agencies, reported that as of early 2025, 41 out of 228 forest reserves had been invaded...
Vice President Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Land and Water Protection
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s natural resources, describing the fight against land and water degradation as a matter of national survival. During a working visit to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources on Wednesday, the Vice President received a comprehensive briefing led by sector Minister Hon. Armah Kofi Buah on the state of Ghana’s land, forests, and water bodies, and the decisive actions being taken to protect them. She commended the Ministry and its agencies for their efforts, particularly under the Blue Water Initiative, which has seen the deployment of over...
Political Freedom Without Economic Transformation Is Incomplete – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the urgent need for African governments to embrace reforms that directly impact development and guarantee the safety and well-being of citizens. The President, in his remarks to open the Africa Trade Summit 2026 in Accra on Wednesday, said political freedom without economic transformation is incomplete. “Africa stands at a historic turning point. Our generation’s defining task is economic independence”, he stated. President Mahama, an advocate for good governance and youth empowerment, said that too many African economies are locked in low or primary productivity with limited opportunities, compelling millions of young Africans to seek...
Minority Welcomes Supreme Court Verdict on Kpandai Seat
The Supreme Court of Ghana has overturned a High Court ruling that annulled the 2024 parliamentary election in Kpandai, effectively reinstating Hon. Matthew Nyindam as the duly elected Member of Parliament for the constituency. In a 4–1 majority decision delivered on Tuesday, January 28, 2026, the apex court held that the Tamale High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the election petition, which was filed outside the statutory time limits. The ruling nullifies all proceedings related to the planned December 30 rerun and affirms Nyindam’s mandate as valid and lawful. The Minority in Parliament welcomed the decision, describing it as a...
Government Clears GH¢115.9m Arrears to Stabilise Premix Fuel Supply
The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, has taken decisive steps to stabilise the downstream petroleum supply chain and safeguard the premix fuel programme as part of the Resetting Ghana Agenda. On January 16, 2026, Government fully settled outstanding under-recoveries amounting to GH¢115,957,330 owed to Bulk Distribution Companies (BDCs) for the period March to September 2025. The payment removes a major liquidity constraint faced by BDCs and is expected to ensure the timely and reliable supply of premix fuel to artisanal fisherfolk across coastal and inland fishing communities nationwide. By clearing these arrears,...