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,...
GNFS Contain Fire Outbreak at Akwakrom, Salvage 11 Bedrooms
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully contained a domestic fire outbreak at Akwakrom in the Central Region, preventing the destruction of a twelve-bedroom house. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at about 12:45 p.m. when the Dunkwa-On-Offin Fire Station received a distress call. A crew led by ASTNO Abaidoo was immediately dispatched and arrived at the scene within five minutes. Upon arrival, firefighters found one bedroom fully engulfed in flames. The team swiftly brought the situation under control and completely extinguished the fire at 1:11 p.m. Only one bedroom and its contents were affected, while eleven...
NPP to Outdoor 2026 Presidential Candidate on Saturday
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will officially declare the results of its 2026 presidential primaries this Saturday, 31st January, at a ceremony scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM sharp at the party’s national headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra. According to party communication, the event will feature three key activities: the formal announcement of the primary results, the outdooring of the newly elected presidential candidate, and an address by the candidate to party faithful and the nation. The NPP, which prides itself on the motto “Development in Freedom,” is expected to draw a large crowd of supporters, party executives, and media...
Minister Reveals Only 44% of Ghanaians Access Safely Managed Water
The Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has revealed that although a majority of Ghanaians have access to basic water services, fewer than half of the population benefit from safely managed sources. Citing data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP), Mr. Adjei noted that about 88 percent of the population currently enjoys basic water services. However, less than half have access to water that meets the standard of safety and reliability. “Only 44% per cent of the population benefits from safely managed water services, defined as an improved water source that...
Ghana’s Housing Deficit Tops 1.8 Million Units, Minister Warns
The Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has revealed that although a majority of Ghanaians have access to basic water services, fewer than half of the population benefit from safely managed sources. Citing data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP), Mr. Adjei noted that about 88 percent of the population currently enjoys basic water services. However, less than half have access to water that meets the standard of safety and reliability. “Only 44% per cent of the population benefits from safely managed water services, defined as an improved water source that...
Bank of Ghana Cuts Policy Rate to 15.5%
The Bank of Ghana has, by majority decision, reduced the Monetary Policy Rate from 18 percent to 15.5 percent. Governor of the Bank, Dr. Johnson Asiama, announced the move at the 128th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press briefing held at the Bank Square on Wednesday, January 28. This marks the first policy adjustment by the Central Bank in 2026, as it maintains a cautious and forward-looking stance aimed at safeguarding price stability. At its previous meeting in November 2025, the MPC lowered the rate by 350 basis points to 18 percent, citing sustained easing of inflationary pressures. Explaining the latest...
Parents Urged to Reconsider Toy Guns for Children
The Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons is cautioning parents against buying toy guns for their children, especially during the festive season, warning that such playthings could normalize violence and expose young people to real dangers. The advice follows a disturbing incident in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region. On January 23, 2026, police in Bepotenten Sukuum seized a pump-action gun from a 15-year-old boy. When officers instructed the boy to alert the owner to present proper documentation at the police station, a clash broke out, leaving one person dead and another injured. Speaking on...