Brako-Powers questions pace of 24-Hour Economy rollout on GBC’s Current Agenda
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has raised concerns about the pace and consistency of implementation of the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Mr. Brako-Powers said while the policy was heavily promoted ahead of the elections, public communication around its rollout […]
Brako-Powers questions 1 million jobs claim, cites GSS data
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has questioned the President’s claim that one million jobs were created, urging that the figure be reconciled with official labour statistics. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Mr. Brako-Powers said while the President indicated during the State of the Nation Address […]
Legal Practitioner raises concerns over power supply Reliability
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has questioned the gap between electricity access rates and service reliability in parts of the country. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, he said although national electricity access remains high, some communities continue to experience localized outages. Mr. Brako-Powers said discussions around […]
GOC condemns Obrachire SHS violence, warns of threat to school sports development
By Gloria Peprah The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has expressed profound disappointment and unreserved condemnation following acts of violence and hooliganism involving students of Obrachire Senior High School. In a strongly worded statement, the Committee described the incident as unacceptable and contrary to the values that underpin organized sports in the country. According to the […]
Ryders Don’t Play MC announces planned “Don’t Cut Our Legs” advocacy campaign
By: Sarah Baafi The Ryders Don’t Play MC (RDP MC) Ghana Chapter has revealed plans to roll out a new advocacy initiative dubbed “Don’t Cut Our Legs” as part of its upcoming activities. According to the President of the Accra Chapter, Samuel Bernard Mante, the proposed campaign will form part of the club’s next phase […]
Ryders Don’t Play MC marks six years with road safety advocacy and community outreach
By: Sarah Baafi The Ryders Don’t Play MC (RDP MC) Ghana Chapter is marking six years of existence with activities centered on road safety awareness, disciplined riding, and community service. The sixth anniversary celebration was officially launched on February 14, 2026, with a nationwide road safety campaign aimed at promoting responsible riding and fostering mutual […]
Chereponi MP cites economic recovery signs, highlights commodity price fluctuations
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Member of Parliament for Chereponi, Seidu Alajor, says Ghana’s economy is showing signs of recovery but cautions that the process will take time. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Mr. Alajor stated that the government inherited significant economic difficulties, including a depreciated cedi and high fuel prices. […]
UPSA Dean assesses government’s first-year performance on GBC’s Current Agenda
Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Professor Isaac Boadi, Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has shared his assessment of the government’s first full year in office, describing its economic turnaround claims as “partially accurate.” Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof. Boadi said […]
Prof. Isaac Boadi calls for clearer economic policy communication
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Professor Isaac Boadi, Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has called for clearer economic policy communication from government. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof. Boadi said policy messaging should be supported with facts and figures to […]
Accra marks 78th anniversary of 28th February 1948 shooting
By Rachel Quartey and Rukayatu Musah A flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony has been held in Accra to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the 28th February 1948 Christiansborg Crossroads shooting. The annual event honoured the memory of three ex-servicemen — Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe and Private Odartey — who were shot and killed by colonial police […]
Black Queens open Pink Ladies Cup with 4–0 win over Hong Kong
By: Belinda Nketia The Black Queens started their Pink Ladies Cup 2026 campaign in dominant fashion on Saturday 28th February 2026 cruising past Hong Kong 4–0 in their opening group match at the Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium. Ghana took control early with Princess Marfo breaking the deadlock in the 28th minute, giving the Queens […]
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang calls for deeper unity at 14th Dialogue and Peace Iftar Dinner
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu MusahVice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians to recommit to peace, tolerance and national unity, warning against attempts to use religion as a tool for division.She made the call on Thursday at the 14th Dialogue and Peace Iftar Dinner organised by Tudec in partnership with the National Peace Council. […]
SONA 2026: 1.7 million Jobs targeted under Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy plan
By Sharon Zoe Williams President John Dramani Mahama in his State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama officially signaled the transition of his flagship 24-Hour Economy policy from a campaign promise to a legal reality. Following his recent assent to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, the President used the floor of […]
Government vows to ensure stronger maritime security
By: Sarah Baafi The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has expressed deep concern over recent pirate attacks targeting Ghanaian fishermen, while confirming the safe rescue of all seventy-one (71) fishermen who were held at sea. In a statement, the Ministry commended the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Navy, and the Office of the President for […]
