Ghanaians divided after High Court slashes Agradaa’s 15-year prison term to 12 months
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Amasaman High Court in Ghana has ignited a fierce international debate by slashing the 15-year prison sentence of Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, known as Nana Agradaa, to a mere 12 months. This dramatic reduction follows her conviction for defrauding by false pretences and charlatanic advertisement. While the court […]
Ayawaso East : NDC sets up committee to probe vote-buying claims
By Sarah Baafi The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations of inducement and vote buying during the Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries held on Saturday, 7 February 2026. In a statement issued by the party’s National Secretariat, the NDC said the decision follows concerns over reports of widespread inducement during […]
President Mahama recalls Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria over vote-buying allegations
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has ordered 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. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Friday, February 7, 2026, the President said the […]
Ayawaso East NDC Primary: Mussa Dankwah admits prediction miss
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has acknowledged that his pre-election polling projections failed to accurately predict the outcome of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency. In a post on his official Facebook page, Mr Dankwah admitted that his forecast for the […]
Ayawaso East NDC Primary: Global InfoAnalytics forecast misses mark
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, has won the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary for the Ayawaso East Constituency, defying pre-election projections by Global InfoAnalytics. The tightly contested primary, held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, was conducted to select the NDC’s candidate for the upcoming Ayawaso […]
Greater Accra Regional Minister denies backing any candidate in Ayawaso East NDC primary
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has denied allegations that she supported any candidate in the Ayawaso East parliamentary primary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a press release dated February, the Office of the Regional Minister described reports suggesting that she campaigned for or supported a particular […]
It is insincere to say prices have not reduced – Rosemond Obeng
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 3.8 per cent in January 2026, marking the 13th consecutive month of decline, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. A presidential aide, Rosemond Obeng, has insisted that prices have indeed reduced, dismissing claims that the current inflation rate is merely symbolic. Speaking on Prime Insight on […]
Baba Jamal wins Ayawaso East NDC Primary
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, has emerged victorious in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary for the Ayawaso East Constituency. The primary, held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, was conducted to select the party’s candidate for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election following the death of […]
Felix Frimpong wins APN’s Borderless Africa Logo competition
By Winifred Lartey A young Ghanaian graphic designer, Felix Frimpong, has emerged winner of the Borderless Africa Logo Competition, organised by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN). His victory comes after what organisers described as an overwhelming response from creative talents across Africa and the global African diaspora, highlighting the growing pool of innovative designers shaping […]
I am a direct beneficiary of India’s investment in human capital – Minister of fisheries
By Seli Baisie Ghana has benefited significantly from India’s long-term investment in human capital, according to the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur. Speaking at the India–Ghana Partnership Day held on February 4, 2026, at the Indian High Commission in Accra, the Minister described India’s approach to capacity building as a cornerstone of effective […]
Boy drowns in stagnant pool at road construction site in Sunyani West
By John Sam-Arthur A 15-year-old boy, Mattew Mahama, has drowned in a stagnant pool of water at Atwimaminaso near Fiapre in the Bono Region. The incident occurred at a section of the Sunyani outer ring road, which is currently under construction. According to reports, the boy and some of his friends had gone swimming in […]
Vice President addresses concerns over budget allocation and workers’ welfare at Labour Ministry
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has assured the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, and other stakeholders of her support for improved working conditions and increased budgetary allocations, describing adequate resourcing as essential for the ministry to perform its duties effectively. Addressing concerns raised by the minister over […]
IEA urges gov’t to halt renewal of expired mining leases for state ownership
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called on the government to halt the renewal of mining leases held by multinational companies whose agreements have expired, arguing that the move could pave the way for greater state ownership of Ghana’s mineral resources. The former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, said allowing […]
Greater Accra Regional Hospital lacks critical diagnostic equipment
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Concerns have emerged over the readiness of major public hospitals ahead of the April 2026 rollout of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares, following revelations of severe diagnostic equipment shortages at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The Administrator of the Fund, Obuobia Opoku-Darko, expressed shock at […]
