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Curfew violation can never justify beating a person to death – CETAG demands probe into lecturer’s death

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Curfew violation can never justify beating a person to death – CETAG demands probe into lecturer’s death

The Colleges of Education Teachers’ Association of Ghana (CETAG) has called for an immediate, probe into the death of a lecturer at the Gbewa College of Education, who reportedly died after being alledely beaten by military personnel during curfew hours.

CETAG in a statement issued on Monday, September 14 argued that curfew violation can never justify beating a person to death.

They disclosed that information available to them suggests that the alleged assault resulted in Abdulai Issaka’s death, describing the circumstances as deeply disturbing.

“Being outside during curfew hours, irrespective of the circumstances, can never justify the beating of a person to death,” the Association said.

They further condemned the use of excessive and lethal force and called for a thorough investigation to establish what happened before, during and after the alleged incident.

CETAG also called on the Government, the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Police Service, the CHRAJ and other relevant state institutions to ensure that the matter is investigated without intimidation.

“No person irrespective of position, uniform, or authority should be above the law,” CETAG said.

The Association further appealed for calm at the Gbewa College of Education, urging management, staff and students to exercise restraint.

CETAG also extended its condolences to Issaka’s family, colleagues and friends while describing his death as a painful loss.

The development follows, Military personnel deployed to the Bawku area have allegedly beaten a lecturer at Gbewaa College of Education in Pusiga in the Upper East Region to death.

The deceased has been identified as Issaka Abdulai, who was a lecturer with the college’s Science Department.

His death was confirmed by the management of the institution in a statement issued on September 12, 2026, saying he died after an alleged incident involving military personnel on the night of Friday, September 11.

The Gbewaa College of Education, nevertheless, did not provide details about what led to the alleged assault or the circumstances surrounding Abdulai’s death.

However, Citi News reported that the lecturer was allegedly arrested while riding a motorbike during curfew hours.

Issaka Abdulai’s subsequent death triggered protests in Pusiga on Saturday morning, with residents taking to the streets to express their anger.

According to reports, some protesters blocked roads and set tyres on fire as they demanded answers over the lecturer’s death and the conduct of security personnel operating in the area.

Meanwhile, the incident has renewed concerns among residents about the treatment of civilians amid ongoing security operations in the Bawku area.

Also, the management of Gbewaa College of Education has expressed concern over the death of its staff member.

In the meantime, no official information has been released on any investigation into the alleged assault or the circumstances that led to Abdulai’s death.

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Over $1bn in drug seizures linked to Ghana under Mahama gov’t in 18 months – Minority raises alarm

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Over $1bn in drug seizures linked to Ghana under Mahama gov’t in 18 months – Minority raises alarm

The NPP Minority in Parliament has raised an alarm disclosing that over $1 billion in drug seizures have been linked to Ghana in less than two years under the John Mahama government.

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, in a statement signed on September 13, raised alarm about the frequency and scale of major narcotics trafficking cases in which Ghana has featured in the last 18 months under the Mahama government.

The Minority cited the recent seizure of cocaine, valued at over $260 million, concealed in a container of plastic waste by French authorities.

The NPP minority disclosed that both seizures made within the country and drug consignments intercepted by foreign authorities after being traced to Ghana amount to over $1 billion in less than two years.

Parts of the Minority statement read, “The Minority in Parliament has watched with grave alarm as, over the past eighteen months, Ghana has repeatedly featured in major narcotics trafficking cases both at home and abroad. We set out below the chronology of these incidents, beginning with the seizures made on our own soil.

Local seizure: On 4th March 2025, the National Intelligence Bureau intercepted a tipper truck at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast carrying over 3.3 tonnes of cocaine concealed beneath sand, en route from Takoradi to Accra, with an estimated street value exceeding US$350 million. Within the same period, a second consignment of an estimated 120 slabs of cocaine, valued at approximately US$150 million, was intercepted along the Takoradi–Cape Coast highway. On 5th August 2026, the Tema Regional Police Command seized 866 parcels of suspected cocaine concealed in sacks of gari at a warehouse within the Tema Harbour enclave, valued at US$6.9 million.

Alongside these seizures, two troubling incidents remain unresolved: the landing at Kotoka International Airport, on or around 20th March 2025, of aircraft alleged to be carrying narcotics and undeclared US currency from Gran Canaria; and the MV Sankofa affair of July 2025, in which a vessel found sailing under a forged flag and liable to a fine of almost GH¢12 million was released by the Ghana Maritime Authority after payment of only a fraction of that sum, without full inspection of its cargo, only to be arrested days later in Senegal carrying narcotics.

They further detailed Foreign seizures linked to Ghana. “On 18th June 2026, Australian customs authorities seized 320kg of methamphetamine, valued at a further US$261 million, concealed in a charcoal consignment traced to Ghana. On 10th September 2026, Reuters reported that French customs officers at the port of Dunkirk seized nearly 3.9 metric tonnes of cocaine, valued at over US$260 million, concealed in a container of plastic waste that had departed our shores.

Taken together, high-profile seizures linked to Ghana under this NDC administration now stand at well over US$1 billion in under two years.

International drug enforcement agencies have long estimated that only around one in every ten consignments of trafficked narcotics is ever intercepted. Ghanaians must be allowed to draw their own conclusions about what that widely cited detection rate means for the volume of narcotics that may be moving through our ports, airports, and waters undetected.

Equally troubling is what has happened to the local cases after the cameras leave. In the Pedu Junction matter, more than a year after the seizure, it is only the driver, a housemaid, and a small handful of peripheral suspects who have been arraigned and remain on bail, while the actual financiers and high-profile dealers behind a US$350 million cocaine shipment remain unidentified and unpunished. This pattern — in which couriers, drivers, mates, and freight-forwarding agents are paraded before the courts while the true owners of these consignments walk free — raises serious questions about the seriousness, independence, and reach of investigations under this Government.

The frequency and scale with which narcotics-related incidents are happening under the watch of the Mahama-led NDC Government, and the silence of the very agencies mandated to stop it should be of grave concern to all well-meaning Ghanaians.

The Minority also raised concerns about the effectiveness of measures being implemented to prevent international drug cartels from exploiting Ghana’s ports, airports, highways and territorial waters, expressing concern about what it described as the silence of state agencies responsible for preventing and investigating narcotics trafficking.

Meanwhile, Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, has called for a probe into the seizure of cocaine worth over $260 million by French authorities in a shipment from Ghana.

According to the Madina MP, Ghana’s hard-earned reputation must not be dented by the actions of a few self-serving individuals who may seek to illegally enrich themselves at the expense of the State.

He argued that the Mahama government’s failure to find the people behind the bust would mean the government would be putting its “international reputation”, which is a national asset, on the line.

Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu commended President Mahama and the Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for their efforts to project Ghana positively on the international stage, warning that Ghana’s democratic credentials and diplomatic standing must not be undermined by criminal activity.

In a post shared on Facebook on September 14, 2026, Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu wrote, “His Excellency John Dramani Mahama and the NDC Government have done commendably well in positioning Ghana 🇬🇭 as a respected global leader in diplomacy. The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has equally worked tirelessly to project Ghana 🇬🇭 onto the international stage as a country of integrity and a leader in democracy in Africa.

This hard-earned reputation must not be dented by the actions of a few self-serving individuals who may seek to illegally enrich themselves at the expense of the State. Accordingly, I believe the reported seizure by French authorities of a cocaine consignment valued at approximately $260 million must be thoroughly investigated, and any persons found culpable must be brought to book,” he wrote.

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Fuel prices to rise again from Wednesday; petrol to hit GH¢16.26, diesel GH¢19.07 – COPEC

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Fuel prices to rise again from Wednesday; petrol to hit GH¢16.26, diesel GH¢19.07 – COPEC

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has announced that fuel prices are expected to rise, with petrol rising to an average of GH¢16.26 per litre, while diesel could sell at GH¢19.07 per litre from Wednesday, September 16.

COPEC, in a statement, projected a 4.24% increase in petrol prices from the current average of GH¢15.60 per litre.

They further disclosed that Diesel is expected to record a steeper 10.23% increase, rising from an average of GH¢17.30 to GH¢19.07 per litre.

COPEC, in a statement, stated, “PETROL TO GO UP BY 4.24%, DIESEL BY 10.23% AND LPG TO SELL AT 15.32/KG IN THE SECOND WINDOW OF SEPTEMBER 2026.

Petroleum prices beginning Wednesday, the 16th of September 2026 are expected

to see some significant increments across the pumps.

Analysis of Projection;

Global Crude price went up significantly from $89.30/barrel to $103.07/barrel

whilst the Cedi witnessed a marginal appreciation against the US dollar to close

trading from an average interbank rate of $1:GHS11.5166 at the start of the

current window to $1:GHS11.4830(0.29%) as of the close of window.

Below are the detailed descriptions.

1. PETROL

FOB price of petrol increased from $1136.50/MT to $1251.07/MT (10.08%). With a

currency appreciation of about 0.29%, the retail price of petrol works up to Ghc16.26/L

representing 4.24% increase of the current mean price of Ghc15.60/L.

Thus, the retail price of Petrol is expected to be selling between GHS15.44/L and

GHS17.08/L, within a ±5% range of COPEC’s projection.

2. DIESEL

The FOB price of diesel moved up significantly from $1250.50//MT to $1404.730

(12.33%) and the cedi’s appreciation of 0.29%, the projected retail pump price for diesel

in the next window shall work up to Ghc19.07, representing a 10.23% increase of the

current mean price of Ghc17.30/L. Thus, diesel is expected to sell within a range of

3. LPG

With the international FOB price of LPG increasing significantly from $611.75/MT to

$712.43/MT (16.45%) and the cedi’s appreciation of about 0.29%, the projected retail

price of LPG is expected to increase significantly and be sold at Ghs15.32/kg. Thus, within

±5% error, LPG is expected to be selling between GHS14.55/kg minimum and

GHS16.08/kg maximum.

In conclusion, COPEC would like to appeal to the government to extend its subsidy

intervention beyond the first window of September by giving consumers of petrol a

Ghc1/L relief while continuing with the Ghc2/L on diesel until global benchmarks return

to normalcy.

Most importantly, government should speedily facilitate the expansion works at the

Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to move from the current 45,000 barrels per day refining

capacity to 100,000 barrels per day. We believe this will go a long way in reducing our

reliance on imported finished petroleum products.

Again, it is the expectation of COPEC that OMCs will shelve some of their margins in

order not to overburden consumers in the face of these expected steep prices”.

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Laboma beach demolition targeted, not a blanket demolition of businesses – Stan Dogbe

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Laboma beach demolition targeted, not a blanket demolition of businesses – Stan Dogbe

Stan Dogbe, the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations and Chairman of the National Flood Mitigation Taskforce, has said the demolition exercise at the Laboma beach enclave was not a blanket demolition of businesses in the area.

He disclosed that the exercise targeted specifically marked structures that had to be removed to allow for the dredging of silted areas within the Kpeshie Lagoon’s water-retention basin.

Stan Dogbe explained that the basin, which historically held water flowing downstream into the sea, has been affected by the destruction of vegetation.

He added that the developments have affected the flow of water from upstream towards the sea and reduced the basin’s capacity to retain floodwaters.

In a Facebook post, he wrote, “Sunday morning’s exercise by the Post Flood Mitigation Task Force and the REGSEC was not a demolition of Laboma”.

“It is these structures that the owners were alerted more than a month ago, by the REGSEC, that were pulled down on Sunday morning. Other structures and businesses have not been touched because that is not within the work scope and mandate of the Task Force,” he said.

His comment follows the demolition exercise at the Laboma enclave that began in the early hours of Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality, with several other structures located within the protected area also affected.

According to authorities, the affected developments fall within designated buffer zones of the Kpeshie Lagoon and are therefore not permitted to remain in the area.

Reports suggest the exercise follows a directive issued on August 7, 2026, ordering the removal of structures encroaching on waterways and their buffer zones as part of broader measures to tackle flooding.

The demolition exercise affected the popular Pink Flamingo Lounge at Laboma Beach and other structures on Sunday, September 13, as the Post Flood Mitigation Taskforce intensified efforts to reclaim areas identified as falling within the protected buffer zone.

Meanwhile, Daniel M.K. Okpoti, the Board Director of Laboma Beach, has cried out that the ongoing demolition of structures at Laboma could affect the livelihoods of more than 3,000 people employed by businesses operating in the area.

He disclosed that the affected businesses provide a source of income for thousands of workers who now face uncertainty following the demolition exercise.

Mr Okpoti stressed that although authorities have a responsibility to address flooding concerns, the demolition must take into consideration its economic impact on businesses and their workers.

He further appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and halt the demolition.

The Board Director of Laboma Beach argued that alternative measures could be considered if infrastructure such as the bridge needs to be upgraded.

He stated, “We are humans, and we have created employment for people. We have employed over 3,000 people who depend on this place for their source of income. We are very disappointed with what is happening”.

“The President must intervene and call the authorities to order. They know where the water passes. If the bridge needs to be upgraded, they should do that, but the water does not flow through this area,” he said.

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See photos of cleared Accra-Kumasi Expressway right-of-way ahead of GAF’s handover to Mahama

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See photos of cleared Accra-Kumasi Expressway right-of-way ahead of GAF’s handover to Mahama

Photos of the 175.6km right-of-way cleared by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway have been shared on social media as the military prepares to hand over the project to President John Dramani Mahama today, Monday, September 14.

According to Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, President John Dramani Mahama is expected to formally receive a 175.6-kilometre cleared right-of-way for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway today.

The handover ceremony will take place at Kwaso near Ejisu at 11: 00 am.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced the development in a X post, saying, “Experts define Right-of-way in road construction as  “the total width of land legally acquired and reserved for the construction, operation, maintenance, and future expansion of a road or highway.”

Tomorrow, President Mahama will preside over the formal handover of the 175.6km  Right-of-way clearance by Engineers of the Ghana Armed Forces to the Government of Ghana at Kwaso, near Ejisu, paving the way for the construction of a 198.7km Accra-Kumasi Expressway – the single largest capital investment by any Government in the history of Ghana.”

In related news, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, has announced that the Accra-Kumasi Expressway will create 30,000 jobs. 

According to Ato Forson, the Accra-Kumasi Expressway will create 30,000 direct and indirect jobs, providing work for Ghanaians.

The Finance Minister further explained that the Mahama government is investing in roads because better connections should mean better livelihoods for our people.

In a social media post on X, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson shared a flyer and wrote, “The Accra-Kumasi Expressway will create 30,000 direct and indirect jobs, providing work for Ghanaians!

We are investing in roads because better connections should mean better livelihoods for our people”.

Also, Dr Theo Acheampong, a Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, has said the projected 30,000 jobs under the Accra-Kumasi Expressway is not an exaggeration.

According to Dr Theo Acheampong, the figure is a conservative estimate and should not be measured only by workers directly engaged on construction sites but also by jobs across quarrying, cement production, haulage and other services.

In a social media post, Dr Theo Acheampong wrote, “𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗥𝗔-𝗞𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗜 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝟯𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗝𝗢𝗕𝗦?

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1. The short answer is yes, and if anything, the figure is conservative. Let me show the math using a standard employment-content calculation.

2. First, some fundamentals. Infrastructure jobs are measured in job-years: one full-time position for 12 months. A labourer engaged for 6 months counts as half a job-year. This is how the ILO, the World Bank and every serious infrastructure agency counts construction employment.

3. Second, the DIRECT JOBS. Roughly a tenth of an expressway budget goes to on-site labour: labourers, plant operators, artisans, engineers and supervisors. For a project of this size, that is in the region of US$400 to 500 million [based on comparable projects]. Divide by the blended cost of employing one person for a year, including accommodation, transport and safety kit (about US$10,000), and you get roughly 38,000 to 48,000 direct job-years during construction. I use the lower figure of 38,000 below.

4. Third, the INDIRECT JOBS. Every truckload of aggregate from a quarry, every bag of cement, every haulage contract and every caterer is a job created by project spending. Domestic purchases of even US$1.2 to 1.5 billion support roughly 12,000 to 14,000 further job-years in QUARRYING, CEMENT, HAULAGE AND SERVICES, once the suppliers’ own suppliers are counted. Note: this excludes imported bitumen, steel and equipment, which create no Ghanaian jobs beyond port handling.

5. That gives a combined figure of about 50,000 job-years, within a plausible range of 38,000 to 70,000 depending on labour share, wage levels and import content. Averaged over a 30-month build, that is about 20,000 people employed at any one time, and because road labour turns over quickly, well over 50,000 individuals will likely earn a wage from the project before it opens.

6. So 30,000 is not an exaggeration: it is the floor [a conservative estimate].

7. The lasting employment effect will come from the logistics hubs, industrial parks and market access the corridor enables, and that is a separate calculation. Also, the indirect number depends heavily on how much is sourced locally. By my estimate, every ten percentage points of project spending shifted from imports to Ghanaian suppliers adds roughly 4,000 job-years.

8. From a policy angle, we are working on local labour and sourcing requirements in the construction contracts, apprenticeship places linked to our TVET institutions, and payroll-verified reporting of at least the direct jobs figures for auditing purposes”.

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‘Ghana’s hard-earned reputation must not be dented’ – MP demands probe into $260m cocaine seized in France

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‘Ghana’s hard-earned reputation must not be dented’ – MP demands probe into $260m cocaine seized in France

Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, has called for a probe into the seizure of cocaine worth over $260 million by French authorities in a shipment from Ghana.

According to the Madina MP, Ghana’s hard-earned reputation must not be dented by the actions of a few self-serving individuals who may seek to illegally enrich themselves at the expense of the State.

He argued that the Mahama government’s failure to find the people behind the bust would mean the government would be putting its “international reputation”, which is a national asset, on the line.

Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu commended President Mahama and the Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for their efforts to project Ghana positively on the international stage, warning that Ghana’s democratic credentials and diplomatic standing must not be undermined by criminal activity.

In a post shared on Facebook on September 14, 2026, Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu wrote, “His Excellency John Dramani Mahama and the NDC Government have done commendably well in positioning Ghana 🇬🇭 as a respected global leader in diplomacy. The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has equally worked tirelessly to project Ghana 🇬🇭 onto the international stage as a country of integrity and a leader in democracy in Africa.

This hard-earned reputation must not be dented by the actions of a few self-serving individuals who may seek to illegally enrich themselves at the expense of the State. Accordingly, I believe the reported seizure by French authorities of a cocaine consignment valued at approximately $260 million must be thoroughly investigated, and any persons found culpable must be brought to book,” he wrote.

The Madina legislator added, “Ghana’s international reputation is a national asset. It must be protected through transparency, accountability and the uncompromising enforcement of the law.”

Also, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee,  has expressed concern over a series of major international drug seizures linked to Ghana.

According to Ntim Fordjour, the international drug seizures linked to Ghana are becoming one too many.

Ntim Fordjour warned that Ghana’s reputation is being damaged with continuous international drug seizures linked to Ghana.

He argued that the latest seizure was part of a worrying pattern of large-scale drug consignments linked to Ghana.

The MP further warned that repeated seizures were damaging the country’s international reputation and reinforcing perceptions of Ghana as “a cocaine coast” and a territory tolerant of drug trafficking.

 Speaking in an interview on Channel One News on Friday, September 11. Rev. Ntim Fordjour stated, “It is becoming one too many. Our image is sinking,”

He questioned why major drug seizures linked to Ghana had not been followed by high-profile arrests and prosecutions of those responsible, referring to previous drug seizures, including a large methamphetamine shipment intercepted by Australian authorities in April 2025.

“The least of our worries are the small quantities that NACOC puts out there,” he said.

Their comment follows French customs officials having intercepted nearly 3.9 metric tonnes of cocaine, worth about $261 million, in a shipment from Ghana.

According to Reuters news, the shipment was confiscated at the northern French port of Dunkirk on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

The cocaine was concealed in 167 packages inside a container carrying plastic waste from Ghana and destined for Antwerp, Belgium.

The  3.9 metric tonnes of cocaine is allegedly linked to the criminal organisation of fugitive Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers.

Reports suggest the drugs have since been destroyed, with French prosecutors opening an investigation into the seizure.

According to French authorities, the seizure followed a targeted operation by the judicial police against a criminal network suspected of being behind the shipment, with the investigation focused on offences including the organised importation of narcotics and participation in a criminal association.

The seizure is expected to form part of the broader investigation into the movement of the cocaine from Ghana to France and the criminal network alleged to have organised the shipment.

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 “I am suffering, help me” – 12-year-old who lost both legs in Ofankor-Pokuase road crash appeals for support

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 “I am suffering, help me” – 12-year-old who lost both legs in Ofankor-Pokuase road crash appeals for support

A twelve-year-old identified as Angelina Stickings, who lost both legs and her father in the Ofankor-Pokuase road crash, is appealing for support.

The twelve-year-old is appealing for help to recover, regain mobility and return to school.

According to Angelina Stickings, she is suffering at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital.

In an emotional appeal, the 12-year-old called for help as she continues to endure pain at the hospital.

“I need you guys to help me. Right now my stomach is paining me… I am suffering in this hospital. You guys need to help us.”

John Stickings, the brother of the 12-year-old, also revealed that the family has been overwhelmed by the cost of her treatment.

He disclosed that about GH¢200 million has been spent on Angelina’s medical care, adding that the family is now raising funds for prosthetic limbs to help her walk again.

“We are preparing to do the leg, because sometimes she complains that she wants to go to school again. We need the government to support us. Any support to make my sister walk again.”

Meanwhile, Felix Owusu, the National Road Safety Authority’s Senior Planning Manager at the Greater Accra Office, has disclosed that the police investigations into the crash are still ongoing.

According to Felix Owusu, the driver of the tipper truck believed to have caused the crash initially fled the scene but has since been arrested and is assisting with investigations.

In related news, the GNFS has updated the numbers, revealing that eleven people died in the crash, while thirteen people have been injured and are receiving care at hospitals.

Earlier, reports suggested ten people were feared dead, with about seven unconscious after a tipper truck collided with a Sprinter bus at the Ofankor Barrier on the Accra–Kumasi Highway.

According to reports, the tragic accident happened in the early hours of Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Reports suggest the Sprinter bus was badly mangled, trapping several passengers inside and triggering a major rescue operation at the scene.

ADO1 Alex King Nartey of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), speaking on TV3 New Day, disclosed that ten bodies were found dead, with about seven unconscious.

The seriousness of the crash has required extensive rescue efforts, with emergency responders working to evacuate injured victims for medical attention.

Reports suggest one female victim, whose legs were reportedly severed in the crash, was transported from the scene by ambulance.

The GNFS described the situation as volatile as its officers worked to bring the rescue operation under control and safely extricate victims from the wreckage.

The accident has since disrupted traffic on the stretch of the highway, with the main road temporarily curtailed to allow emergency responders to operate.

Also, the GNFS has urged motorists travelling from Pokuase and Amasaman towards Ofankor and Accra to use the outer lane and exercise extreme caution when approaching the area.

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See videos and photos of the demolished illegal structures along Laboma Beach

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See videos and photos of the demolished illegal structures along Laboma Beach

Aerial photos of the demolition exercise at the Laboma Beach, which began in the early hours of Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality have surfaced, with several structures located within the protected area also affected.

According to authorities, the affected developments fall within designated buffer zones of the Kpeshie Lagoon and are therefore not permitted to remain in the area.

Reports suggest the exercise follows a directive issued on August 7, 2026, ordering the removal of structures encroaching on waterways and their buffer zones as part of broader measures to tackle flooding.

The demolition exercise affected the popular Pink Flamingo Lounge at Laboma Beach and other structures on Sunday, September 13, as the Post Flood Mitigation Taskforce intensified efforts to reclaim areas identified as falling within the protected buffer zone.

Meanwhile, Stan Dogbe, the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations and Chairman of the National Flood Mitigation Taskforce, has said the exercise at the Laboma enclave was not a blanket demolition of businesses in the area.

He disclosed that the exercise targeted specifically marked structures that had to be removed to allow for the dredging of silted areas within the Kpeshie Lagoon’s water-retention basin.

Stan Dogbe explained that the basin, which historically held water flowing downstream into the sea, has been affected by the destruction of vegetation.

He added that the developments have affected the flow of water from upstream towards the sea and reduced the basin’s capacity to retain floodwaters.

In a Facebook post, he wrote, “Sunday morning’s exercise by the Post Flood Mitigation Task Force and the REGSEC was not a demolition of Laboma”.

“It is these structures that the owners were alerted more than a month ago, by the REGSEC, that were pulled down on Sunday morning. Other structures and businesses have not been touched because that is not within the work scope and mandate of the Task Force,” he said.

Meanwhile, Daniel M.K. Okpoti, the Board Director of Laboma Beach, has cried out that the ongoing demolition of structures at Laboma could affect the livelihoods of more than 3,000 people employed by businesses operating in the area.

He disclosed that the affected businesses provide a source of income for thousands of workers who now face uncertainty following the demolition exercise.

Mr Okpoti stressed that although authorities have a responsibility to address flooding concerns, the demolition must take into consideration its economic impact on businesses and their workers.

He further appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and halt the demolition.

The Board Director of Laboma Beach argued that alternative measures could be considered if infrastructure such as the bridge needs to be upgraded.

He stated, “We are humans, and we have created employment for people. We have employed over 3,000 people who depend on this place for their source of income. We are very disappointed with what is happening”.

“The President must intervene and call the authorities to order. They know where the water passes. If the bridge needs to be upgraded, they should do that, but the water does not flow through this area,” he said.

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Over 3,000 livelihoods will be affected in Laboma beach demolition – Board Director cries out

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Over 3,000 livelihoods will be affected in Laboma beach demolition – Board Director cries out

Daniel M.K. Okpoti, the Board Director of Laboma Beach, has cried out that the ongoing demolition of structures at Laboma could affect the livelihoods of more than 3,000 people employed by businesses operating in the area.

He disclosed that the affected businesses provide a source of income for thousands of workers who now face uncertainty following the demolition exercise.

Mr Okpoti stressed that although authorities have a responsibility to address flooding concerns, the demolition must take into consideration its economic impact on businesses and their workers.

He further appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and halt the demolition.

The Board Director of Laboma Beach argued that alternative measures could be considered if infrastructure such as the bridge needs to be upgraded.

He stated, “We are humans, and we have created employment for people. We have employed over 3,000 people who depend on this place for their source of income. We are very disappointed with what is happening”.

“The President must intervene and call the authorities to order. They know where the water passes. If the bridge needs to be upgraded, they should do that, but the water does not flow through this area,” he said.

His comment follows the demolition exercise at the Laboma enclave that began in the early hours of Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality, with several other structures located within the protected area also affected.

According to authorities, the affected developments fall within designated buffer zones of the Kpeshie Lagoon and are therefore not permitted to remain in the area.

Reports suggest the exercise follows a directive issued on August 7, 2026, ordering the removal of structures encroaching on waterways and their buffer zones as part of broader measures to tackle flooding.

The demolition exercise affected the popular Pink Flamingo Lounge at Laboma Beach and other structures on Sunday, September 13, as the Post Flood Mitigation Taskforce intensified efforts to reclaim areas identified as falling within the protected buffer zone.

Meanwhile, Stan Dogbe, the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations and Chairman of the National Flood Mitigation Taskforce, has said the exercise at the Laboma enclave was not a blanket demolition of businesses in the area.

He disclosed that the exercise targeted specifically marked structures that had to be removed to allow for the dredging of silted areas within the Kpeshie Lagoon’s water-retention basin.

Stan Dogbe explained that the basin, which historically held water flowing downstream into the sea, has been affected by the destruction of vegetation.

He added that the developments have affected the flow of water from upstream towards the sea and reduced the basin’s capacity to retain floodwaters.

In a Facebook post, he wrote, “Sunday morning’s exercise by the Post Flood Mitigation Task Force and the REGSEC was not a demolition of Laboma”.

“It is these structures that the owners were alerted more than a month ago, by the REGSEC, that were pulled down on Sunday morning. Other structures and businesses have not been touched because that is not within the work scope and mandate of the Task Force,” he said.

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2026 SHS placement exercise extended by one week – Education Ministry

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2026 SHS placement exercise extended by one week – Education Ministry

The Education Ministry has extended the 2026 Senior High School (SHS) placement exercise by at least one week.

The one-week extension is to give students with outstanding placement issues more time to secure schools before the reopening date.

According to the Education Ministry, the extension will allow students undertaking self-placement or seeking changes to their residential status to complete the process ahead of the September 18 reopening.

They disclosed that the resolution centres across the country will remain open from Monday to Friday.

The Education Ministry noted that significant progress had already been made in resolving the challenges.

The Education Minister, press secretary Hashmin Mohammed, speaking to JoyNews, stated, “Out of the 53,887 category of self-placement students, we have had 33,726 who have been able to self-place themselves into various schools and out of 9,948 reported cases at the resolution centres throughout the country, the CSSPS Secretariat has been able to resolve 4,531 so far”.

“The resolution centres will remain active from Monday till Friday, and we are hoping that by Friday, the numbers should be able to go down because on September 18, they will report to school,” he added.

Meanwhile, Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister, has admitted that he is struggling with the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). 

The Education Minister admitted that the Education Ministry and the CSSPS secretariat have come under overwhelming pressure to respond and be responsive to the needs of Ghanaian students and parents.

He made this known while hitting back at the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, over his recent claims of a crisis in the education sector.

According to Haruna Iddrisu, the Minority Leader is exaggerating the situation for political benefits, quizzing him whether Ghana’s Educational crisis started just one and a half years ago.

He argued that the current challenges, especially the placement into SHS (Senior High Schools), are nothing new and have been happening over the last eight years when the NPP was in government.

Speaking in an interview on TV3 on Friday, September 11, 2026, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “And the crisis only happened one and a half years ago. That’s interesting. You know, for a Minority Leader, sometimes I reach out to them, and sometimes I give advice. I have always said that compromise is not a weakness, particularly in a democracy. You must give and take, and it’s important that we preserve the democratic ethos of our country.

“… The office of the Minority Leader is a very important office. So when you are not sure, don’t speak. Have you ever seen me retracting my words? No. When I speak, then I’m certain because the truth must rest with the Minority Leader,” he said.

He added, “In government, you may fumble; you may struggle because your government is inadequate. For instance, I’m struggling with placement… I would accept that we have come under overwhelming pressure to respond and be responsive to the needs of Ghanaian students and parents, justified, but it does not mean we should exaggerate it as a crisis.”

“So when the Honourable Afenyo-Markin says crisis, did that crisis start one and a half years ago? He should provide answers for that,” he added.

His comments follow Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, raising concerns about Ghana’s education, calling for a critical national conversation to address the challenges confronting Ghana’s education system.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the latest WAEC results must concern every Ghanaian, adding that the results show that the future of our children is under serious threat.

The minority leader argued that 183,233 young people completed secondary school without obtaining a credit pass in Core Mathematics, while the credit pass rate in English Language fell to 62.40%, its lowest level in four years.

He further noted concerns over BECE candidates’ placement, where 54,985 candidates were initially denied automatic placement into senior high schools.

Afenyo-Markin argued that more than 200,000 young Ghanaians are at risk of being left behind at both ends of the secondary-school system, calling on the government to stop reacting only when problems become public.

 The minority leader urged the Mahama government to treat this as a major national crisis requiring immediate action and lasting solutions, saying,  “When our children’s education is in crisis, Ghana’s future is in danger. The time to act is now”.

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“Kwame Nkrumah committed some blunders; that’s why Ghana is suffering” – Retired PWD staff says

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“Kwame Nkrumah committed some blunders; that’s why Ghana is suffering” – Retired PWD staff says

A retired Public Works Department staff member, identified as Lawrence Frederick Asiamah Tenkorang, has said Ghana is suffering because of the blunders Kwame Nkrumah committed.

He argued that Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, made significant mistakes in the administration of the country after Ghana gained independence in 1957.

Lawrence Frederick Asiamah Tenkorang cited Nkrumah’s decision to retire the Western administrators who, he argued, had accumulated valuable experience in running the country after ruling for 113 years from 1844 to 1957.

Speaking in an interview with media personality Kafui Dey, where he was asked whether he liked Kwame Nkrumah, Lawrence Frederick Asiamah Tenkorang stated, “He committed some blunders, and that’s why Ghana is suffering now”.

“Administration. The Western people had administered the country for 113 years, from 1844 to 1957. So, they had 113 years of administrative experience. How they were administering the country, it was alright, fine. That’s how I saw it. The country was being administered beautifully, and they handed over power to him, Kwame Nkrumah,” he said.

He further argued that Nkrumah’s decision to retire the Western administrators who had been involved in running the country negatively affected Ghana’s administrative system.

The retired PWD explained that Nkrumah was initially the Leader of Government Business before the country adopted the presidential system, adding that after independence, Nkrumah questioned why he should continue working with the Western administrators and subsequently retired them.

“Kwame Nkrumah was the Leader of Government Business; presidency hadn’t come yet. Then, one day, he announced that he had gotten independence, so why should he be seeing the whites? He retired them all. He collapsed the administration. There were 113 years of administration, and everything was going on smoothly,” he stated.

He claimed Nkrumah’s decision to remove the experienced Western administrators amounted to a collapse of the administrative system that had been built over the 113-year period.

Lawrence Frederick Asiamah Tenkorang claimed the disruption to the system had long-term consequences for the country and remains one of the reasons Ghana continues to face difficulties today.

He also raised concerns about Nkrumah’s political activities and ideology, saying, “Kwame Nkrumah formed the CPP underground, and the Big Six didn’t know about it. Later on, I got to know Kwame Nkrumah was a Communist. He got his training from Russia, and that’s why everything he did was contrary to what Western people were practising”.

In related news, Paul Adom-Otchere, a renowned broadcaster, has boldly stated that Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, was a tyrant and terrible for Ghana.

The renowned broadcaster made these claims while commenting on the Kotoka International Airport name change debate as political score-settling.

Paul Adom-Otchere revisited Ghana’s history to justify why Kotoka was honoured, arguing that he played a heroic role at a time, he says, when Kwame Nkrumah had become a despot.

According to  Paul Adom Otchere, Kotoka was a ‘rescuer’ for overthrowing Nkrumah’s despotism. 

Paul Adom Otchere further claimed that plans to remove Lieutenant Kotoka’s name from the airport form part of a plan to restore Nkrumah’s image 100% before the 60th anniversary of his coup, which is on February 24, 2026.

Speaking on JoyNews’ NewsFile, Paul Adom-Otchere stated, “This Kotoka’s name on an important edifice like the airport is the remaining last leg of the nemesis of Nkrumah that must be taken away because they have been able to establish Nkrumah as the hero and the 100% hero since the BBC issue.

“Now, what we have been pointing out is that they started by arguing that Kotoka is a coup maker, and then that argument appears to be shifting. If you listen to Ambassador Kwesi Pratt, he was concerned that Mahama Ayariga (the Majority Leader) is turning this whole thing into a tribal matter… It’s not about a tribal matter. It is about removing the image of some coup maker,” he said.

He further highlighted that Ghanaians must know that the first president did some very bad things, which forced Kotoka to overthrow him.

Adom-Otchere added, “What we would like Ghanaians to see. And at the end of the day, the government will make its decision, and then we will have to decide whether it’s a political decision that we vote on the next time, or whatever we do.

“But we cannot ignore history. We have to make obeisance to history. The history is that from 1960 up to the time Nkrumah was overthrown in 1966, he was a despot. He was not good for Ghana. He was terrible for Ghana,” he said.

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Ghana spending too much on SHS education – Haruna Iddrisu

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Ghana spending too much on SHS education – Haruna Iddrisu

Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister, has said Ghana is spending too much money on Senior high School education (SHS).

According to Haruna Iddrisu, Ghana must redirect greater attention and resources towards foundational learning at the basic education level.

He argued that the excessive expenditure on secondary education was one of the major setbacks left by the Akufo-Addo administration in Ghana’s education system.

The Education Minister argued that education investment should begin with the foundation, with literacy and numeracy skills necessary for their subsequent academic development.

Haruna Iddrisu argued that ensuring that children develop strong literacy skills at an early stage significantly improves their prospects of succeeding later in their education.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, September 12, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “We are spending too much on secondary education. That is major damage the previous administration did to Ghana’s education system”.

“Everywhere in the world, focus, resources, and investment must be aligned to foundational learning, basic education,” he said.

“If a child gets literacy right, that child is more likely to succeed than in any other situation,” he added.

He noted that GH¢3.4 billion is being spent on the school feeding programme, linking the expenditure to the government’s broader investment in education under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy.

In other news, the Minister of Education has announced a new target of 2029 for the government to end the double-track system in Ghana’s senior high schools (SHSs).

Speaking at the press briefing dubbed “Government Accountability Series”, Haruna Iddrisu disclosed that Cabinet has approved a STAR-J infrastructure programme valued at 331 million.

He revealed that the programme would cover 210 senior high schools, senior high technical schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country.

The Education Minister disclosed that the programme includes the rehabilitation of 112 senior high schools and 38 TVET institutions, the upgrading of 30 Category C schools to Category B and the conversion of 20 Category B schools to Category A.

Haruna Iddrisu stated, “That’s why we’re introducing the STAR-J initiative. By 2029, we should be done with double track with this intervention. Some of the double-track schools, it’s just furniture.

They are not asking for money. Director General of GES is here. I hear about a hundred schools. If we give them adequate furniture, they are out of double track. So it’s to coordinate the things we are doing”.

The development contradicts what President John Dramani Mahama said the government had planned to end the double-track system in senior high schools (SHSs) by 2027.

Earlier, President John Dramani Mahama reiterated his government’s commitment to ending the SHS double-track system.

According to President John Mahama, a hundred SHS schools have already reverted to single-track.

Mahama highlighted that his government is firmly committed to abolishing the double-track system entirely through a focused two-year intervention, which will be implemented this year and next year, and will eventually end the double-track system.

Speaking at the 54th National Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in Accra on Monday, January 5, President Mahama stated, “In 2025 alone, the Free SHS program received 3.5 billion Ghana cedis under the GETFund. This has been the highest allocation since its inception, and this has strengthened logistics, feeding, and learning conditions in our secondary schools”.

He added, “I’m pleased to announce that about 100 double-track schools have already reverted to single-track. And the government remains firmly committed to abolishing the double-track system entirely through a focused two-year intervention, which we call the Ghana Secondary Learning Improvement Project — GSLIP.

This project will improve access and quality and restore full-time schooling for all students. So this year, next year are implementation. By the time we finish implementing, there’ll be no secondary school implementing double-track in this country.”

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“It is really troubling and unacceptable” – Dr Bawumia on farmers’ inability to sell produce

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“It is really troubling and unacceptable” – Dr Bawumia on farmers’ inability to sell produce

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer for the 2028 elections, has broken his silence on the difficulties confronting Ghanaian farmers who are unable to sell their produce after harvesting.

The NPP flagbearer described the situation as really troubling and unacceptable.

According to Dr Bawumia, farmers who invest significant resources into production should not be left with unsold produce.

Dr Bawumia made the remarks on Friday, September 11, 2026, when he met the leadership of the National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) in Accra as part of his stakeholder policy consultations.

He stated, “It is really troubling and unacceptable that we have a situation where farmers cannot sell their produce after investing and putting in so much effort. This is not only a disincentive to farmers, but it also negatively impacts agriculture”.

The association further raised concerns about regulatory gaps in the National Seed Policy; they alleged hijacking of public seed procurement by what it described as “political seed merchants”, as well as infrastructure challenges affecting the sector.

They further raised concerns over the massive importation of food commodities including maize, rice and soybeans which has flooded the local market.

Dr Bawumia pledged that his administration would introduce sweeping reforms aimed at protecting local farmers and strengthening Ghana’s food sovereignty.

“I am very committed to agriculture. It is the key to our development, and we must put in the resources to help grow the sector. We have to benefit from what is happening in other countries, learn what research has worked in our environment, and be prepared to invest in it,” he stated.

Meanwhile, President John Mahama has revealed plans to establish a maize processing plant in the Sissala area of the Upper West Region to help address the persistent glut affecting maize farmers.

Mahama noted that the facility would provide a ready market for farmers while processing maize for domestic consumption and export.

Speaking on Saturday, September 12, during a citizens’ engagement at the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies in the Upper West Region as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour, Mahama stated, “We are going to set up a maize processing plant in the Sissala area. The plant will not only buy the maize, but it will also process the maize for the market and for export, and so I believe that this glut will become a thing of the past.”

He also announced plans to increase funding for the National Food Buffer Stock Company to allow it to purchase more surplus maize from farmers.

“Aside from that, we are increasing the amount of money that we are giving to Buffer Stock to off-take the excess maize. The problem that the Buffer Stock has had is that they don’t have enough storage, so when they buy some maize, their warehouses are all full, and they have nowhere to keep the excess maize, and so we are building silos for them in all their storage centres”, he stated.

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Video – SHS students allegedly catch teacher in suspected sexual misconduct incident

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Video – SHS students allegedly catch teacher in suspected sexual misconduct incident

A video has surfaced of some students at a senior high school (SHS) reportedly confronting a teacher identified as Sir Rey Ray over a suspected sexual misconduct incident involving a female student.

Reports suggest the student confronted the teacher after students allegedly discovered the teacher and the female student inside the laboratory at night.

In the viral video, the teacher appears shocked after being confronted by the students and was seen pleading for mercy.

The female student, meanwhile, is reportedly heard crying following the incident.

However, details surrounding the alleged incident, including the name of the school and the circumstances that led to the students discovering the pair, remain unclear.

A netizen on X sharing the videos stated, “Moment SHS students allegedly caught their teacher engaging in sexual misconduct with a female student at night in the science laboratory.

The teacher appeared shocked and was seen pleading for mercy, while the female student was crying after being caught”.

In a similar incident, some months ago the   Ministry of Education has urged the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to locate, arrest and prosecute the interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher.

The Education Ministry noted that the Bole SHS teacher remains at large weeks after a nationwide manhunt was launched.

On Tuesday, July 14, in a statement issued and signed by the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, expressed concern over the suspect’s continued evasion of arrest.

Parts of the statement read, “The Ministry of Education urges the Ghana Police Service to, as a matter of urgency, locate and arrest the interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher, who remains at large weeks after a nationwide manhunt was announced”.

The Education Ministry cited the recent interview in which the Bole SHS Teacher called on the Ghana Education Service to transfer him to a village rather than dismiss him, adding that the interview should provide investigators with useful leads.

“We believe that with intensified efforts, including digital tracking and contacting the source which reported his flimsy excuse, the Police could successfully locate him”, the Ministry stated.

They further disclosed that the teacher’s conduct was deliberate rather than accidental.

“Information available to us indicates that contrary to what he claimed in his recent interview, his unprofessional conduct was deliberate and intentional”, it said.

The Education Ministry further alleged additional videos have been unearthed showing the teacher engaging in similar inappropriate conduct with other female students.

“Based on what we know so far, we believe that the now disgraced and interdicted teacher used his privileged position as a teacher to exploit vulnerable female students,” the statement added.

The Education Ministry statement comes on the heels of the Bole SHS teacher appealing to the Ghana Education Service (GES) and government to transfer him to a village school as punishment.

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‘Ghana’s economy used to stand on broomsticks; today it is standing on concrete pillars’ – Mahama brags

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‘Ghana’s economy used to stand on broomsticks; today it is standing on concrete pillars’ – Mahama brags

President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana’s economy is resilient and capable of withstanding external shocks.

According to John Mahama, Ghana’s economy used to stand on broomsticks; but today it is standing on concrete pillars.

Mahama noted that in the past Ghana’s economy was vulnerable to developments in the global economic environment, but argued that today the economy is stabilised despite international challenges.

Speaking during his accountability engagement in Wa at the weekend as part of his #ResettingGhana Tour of the Upper West Region, Mahama stated, “In the past, Ghana’s economy used to stand on broomsticks. As soon as something happens in the world, it comes crashing down. Today Ghana’s economy is standing on concrete pillars, so even when there’s an earthquake, the country is still standing.

“This Iran-Israel-US war, if it had happened some years back, by now the economy would have come crashing down, but happily it’s been well managed,” the President explained.

Mahama, however, noted that while the economy remained stable, external developments had slowed the pace of progress expected by the Government.

According to John Mahama, his government planned to invest GH¢2.5 billion annually in five key sectors of the economy under its proposed “new economy” initiative aimed at creating jobs and opportunities for young people.

President Mahama disclosed that the Minister of Finance would unveil the initiative in the 2027 Budget Statement, with investments targeted at sectors including pharmaceuticals, agriculture and agro-processing, tourism, and power generation.

“These are not going to be government businesses. Government is not going to set up state-owned enterprises with GH₵2.5 billion a year. It is going to go to the private sector to set up the businesses,” President Mahama indicated.

Mahama further urged entrepreneurs and private sector operators to take advantage of the opportunities to expand businesses and create employment for the youth.

Meanwhile, the latest Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has disclosed that Ghana’s economy grew by 5.1% in May 2026.

According to the stats, the pace of expansion slowed compared with the same period last year.

Part of a news article filed by Citi News stated, “The May growth rate compares with 6.6% recorded in May 2025, representing a 1.5 percentage-point slowdown.

The GSS, however, says the slower growth should not be interpreted as a contraction. It means the economy is still expanding and is larger than it was a year earlier, but at a more moderate pace.

The services sector continued to lead economic expansion, growing by 7.2% in May 2026, slightly below the 7.5% recorded a year earlier.

The sector’s performance was driven largely by information and communication, underscoring the growing contribution of digital and communications-related activities to the economy.

Agriculture grew by 3.6%, down significantly from 9.8% in May 2025”.

Also, Policy Analyst Alfred Appiah in a post stated, “Latest data from @StatsGhana shows Ghana’s economy expanded by 5.1% in May 2026, down from 6.6% in May 2025. Growth is still led by services, up 7.2%.

The monthly indicator of economic growth is an early read on the direction of quarterly GDP. Average growth in the first two months of Q2 is 4.9%, against 7% in the same period last year.

Over January to May, growth averaged 5.8% compared with 6.5% last year. The slowdown is not broad: industry actually picked up, from 3.6% to 5.8%. It is services, from 9.0% to 6.9%, and agriculture, from 4.6% to 3.4%, that have come off. The economy’s main engine is losing momentum”.

Reports suggest a sharp slowdown is significant as agriculture remains an important source of jobs and livelihoods.

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Military personnel in Bawku allegedly beat lecturer to death

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Military personnel in Bawku allegedly beat lecturer to death

Military personnel deployed to the Bawku area have allegedly beaten a lecturer at Gbewaa College of Education in Pusiga in the Upper East Region to death.

The deceased has been identified as Issaka Abdulai, who was a lecturer with the college’s Science Department.

His death was confirmed by the management of the institution in a statement issued on September 12, 2026, saying he died after an alleged incident involving military personnel on the night of Friday, September 11.

The Gbewaa College of Education, nevertheless, did not provide details about what led to the alleged assault or the circumstances surrounding Abdulai’s death.

However, Citi News reported that the lecturer was allegedly arrested while riding a motorbike during curfew hours.

Issaka Abdulai’s subsequent death triggered protests in Pusiga on Saturday morning, with residents taking to the streets to express their anger.

According to reports, some protesters blocked roads and set tyres on fire as they demanded answers over the lecturer’s death and the conduct of security personnel operating in the area.

Meanwhile, the incident has renewed concerns among residents about the treatment of civilians amid ongoing security operations in the Bawku area.

Also, the management of Gbewaa College of Education has expressed concern over the death of its staff member.

In the meantime, no official information has been released on any investigation into the alleged assault or the circumstances that led to Abdulai’s death.

In other news, some months ago, a man who brutally assaulted a Midwife at the Tema Community 22 Polyclinic has been convicted.

The convict has been identified as Desmond Bosomtwe after he physically assaulted a nurse at the Tema Community 22 Polyclinic.

Reports suggest the court sentenced Desmond Bosomtwe to a fine of 100 penalty units or 12 months’ imprisonment in default.

He has also been ordered to enter into a 12-month bond of good behaviour, pay GH¢5,000 compensation to the victim, and be barred from visiting any patient at the facility for the next 12 months.

It will be recalled that the Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate announced that the Ghana Police Service has arrested a man who brutally assaulted a Midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic.

According to a statement issued by the Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate, the incident happened on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

The Regional Health Directorate described the attack as unprovoked, adding that the midwife was carrying out her official duties.

They further disclosed that the suspect is expected to be arraigned before the court on Monday, June 8, 2026.

In a statement issued on Friday, June 5, the Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate stated, “The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate strongly condemns the assault and battery on one of our staff at the Tema Community 22 Polyclinic, as captured in a video currently circulating on social media. The staff member, a midwife, was attacked by a patient’s family member on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, while enforcing the facility’s visiting hours policy. The attack was unprovoked.

We stand firmly behind the affected midwife and every member of staff across our facilities. They come to work to serve the public, and they must be able to do so without fear of physical harm.

We commend the Ghana Police Service for their swift response, which restored calm to the facility and led to the arrest of the individual alleged to have carried out the attack.

The accused is scheduled to be arraigned before the court on Monday, 8 June 2026. Violence against health workers will not be tolerated.

Per the directive of the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, all grievances must be channelled to the Client Service Desk, which is present in every Ghana Health Service facility. The Client Service Desk will escalate concerns to the appropriate level where the need arises. Assault is not a channel for redress, and it will not be treated as one.

We remain committed to delivering quality health services to the people of the Greater Accra Region and urge all clients to use the appropriate channels and to treat our staff with the same respect with which they are received”.

@ghnow_ Hon. Alan Kyeremanten spotted at the funeral of Mrs Alice Serwaa Manu #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Former President Kufuor Arrives at Mrs. Alice Serwaa Manu’s Funeral #GHNow #fyp ♬ Shadows of Suspense – Adauto Assis

Police officer interdicted over death of Central University Law student

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Police officer interdicted over death of Central University Law student

The Ghana Police Service has announced they have identified and interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng over the death of 23-year-old Central University Law student Ivan Baidoo on the Tema Motorway.

General Corporal Robert Koranteng’s interdiction follows preliminary investigations launched after a video relating to the incident went viral on social media on August 27, 2026.

The CID Homicide Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, while the Police Professional Standards Bureau has been tasked with examining the officer’s conduct.

In a statement on Saturday, September 12, the Ghana Police Service stated, “POLICE INTERDICT OFFICER OVER DEATH OF 23-YEAR-OLD IVAN BAIDOO.

The Ghana Police Service has identified, arrested and interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng in connection with the death of 23-year-old Ivan Baidoo, following initial investigations into a viral video concerning the incident, which occurred on the Tema Motorway on 27th August 2026.

The Homicide Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is intensifying efforts to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident, while the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has been tasked with investigating the conduct of the officer, who is currently in custody.

The Ghana Police Service assures the public that the matter is being thoroughly investigated and that appropriate action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigations”.

In related news, the family of Ivan Baidoo, a Level 200 law student at Central University, who died following an alleged hit-and-run accident on the Tema Motorway, is appealing to the public for information.

Reports suggest Ivan was knocked down by a vehicle on August 27, 2026, with the driver allegedly leaving the scene after the incident.

Following his death, his family has launched a public appeal for information that could help identify the driver involved and bring the person responsible to justice.

The family has placed a GH¢50,000 reward for credible information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of the alleged culprit or culprits.

Also, the family is urging anyone who witnessed the accident or has information about the circumstances surrounding the incident to come forward.

According to the notice, information can be provided through +233 20 250 4411, with the family assuring informants that all information will be treated with strict confidentiality.

The late Ivan was pursuing his law degree at Central University.

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@ghnow_ Hon. Alan Kyeremanten spotted at the funeral of Mrs Alice Serwaa Manu #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

‘I will continue inherited policies, but not Akufo-Addo’s personal Cathedral pledge’ – Mahama

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‘I will continue inherited policies, but not Akufo-Addo’s personal Cathedral pledge’ – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has finally stated his position on the continuation of the National Cathedral project he inherited from the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration.

According to President Mahama, even though he had made a commitment to continue projects left behind by the previous administration, the National Cathedral project was different.

Mahama explained that his commitment was to continue all national projects the previous government left behind, but the National Cathedral project was a personal pledge to God made by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and not a national project.

Speaking during his Resetting Ghana Tour of the Upper West Region on Saturday, September 12, President Mahama stated, “I made a promise that every policy I inherited, I would continue it as long as it’s in the interest of the people. The National Cathedral… was not a national policy. It was a personal pledge by the former President”.

“I made a promise that every policy and every project that I inherit, I will continue it as long as it’s in the interest of the people, and I have largely done that. Almost all the projects and policies we inherited, we have continued.

“The only one is the National Cathedral, but that was not a national policy. It was a personal pledge by the former President. It was a personal pledge by the former President to God. So that one, it wasn’t national policy,” he added.

Mahama further added, “I am a Christian myself. I have nothing against having a national cathedral”.

“My second problem was that we shouldn’t use taxpayers’ money. I mean, how many Christians are in this country? If we all pay 1,000 cedis each, we should be able to construct a national cathedral,” he added.

“My principle has always been that the location has been a problem,” he said.

“So normally during ceremonies, you have the stadium not far, and that’s the way we used to go to Black Star Square. So if you go and put this major thing there again, it will constrict that whole area,” he said.

“My problem was also that the amount of destruction we had to cause to clear the area; broke 10 judges’ residences.

“We broke the Malian Ambassador’s residence. Up to now, we’ve not replaced it. And several other properties, the old passport office, all of them were demolished to make way for a national cathedral,” he said.

He further revealed that the forensic audit into the National Cathedral project had been completed and was currently with the Attorney General, disclosing that a copy would be made available to the Christian Council to enable it to examine how almost $90 million was spent on the project.

“The forensic audit is ready; it’s with the Attorney General, and I’ll make a copy of it available to the Christian Council so that they can look at the processes of what went into the expenditure of the 90 million dollars, so that if there’s any corrective action, we can take it together,” he said.

Mahama’s comment follows the  Christian Council of Ghana has announced the establishment of a technical committee to examine the future of the stalled National Cathedral project and recommend a way forward.

According to the Chairman of the Christian Council, Rev Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, the committee is expected to complete its work within a month and submit its recommendations to the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga.

Reports suggest the committee will bring together representatives from councils representing various Christian groupings, which will focus on some of the key outstanding issues, particularly the project’s funding and location.

Rev Thompson further disclosed that the Minister will study the committee’s findings before forwarding them to President John Dramani Mahama for the necessary decisions on the project.

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@ghnow_ Hon. Alan Kyeremanten spotted at the funeral of Mrs Alice Serwaa Manu #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

“There’s absolutely no policy to introduce Arabic and Chinese” — Mahama contradict Education Ministry

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“There’s absolutely no policy to introduce Arabic and Chinese” — Mahama contradict Education Ministry

President John Dramani Mahama has rejected claims that his government has approved a policy to introduce Arabic and Chinese as subjects in Ghana’s public schools.

According to John Mahama, no such policy had been approved by Cabinet and urged the public to disregard reports suggesting that the two languages were being introduced nationwide.

Mahama’s clarifications, however, contradict the Education Ministry position who had earlier clarified that the government’s language of instruction policy for basic schools does not intend to make Arabic and Chinese languages compulsory.

On August 2, 2026, in a statement issued by Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Minister, disclosed that in the revised basic school curriculum, Ghanaian languages will be the primary medium from Kindergarten (KG) to Primary Three and used alongside English from P4 to P6.

The Education  Ministry clarified that foreign languages such as French, Arabic, and Chinese will not be compulsory subjects but will instead be offered as optional courses for pupils who wish to acquire additional language skills, subject to the availability of qualified teachers and resources in their schools.

However, President Mahama on Saturday, September 12, during a citizens’ engagement at the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) in the Upper West Region, as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour, boldly stated that,  “No such policy has been approved by the cabinet that I chair. So let’s put that matter to rest once and for all”.

Mahama further questioned the rationale for introducing Chinese at a time when Ghana was already struggling to provide enough teachers to effectively teach French.

According to Mahama, French remains particularly important because of Ghana’s proximity to several Francophone countries.

“We’re not even getting a handle on the teaching of French. Why would we go and introduce Chinese?” he asked.

Mahama further clarified that Arabic being taught in some schools is not the result of a new policy to introduce the language across all public schools.

He explained, “There is training of Arabic teachers because, in Rawlings’ time, we noticed that the Muslim communities were not sending their children to school.

They were not sending their children to school because they were afraid that their children would be converted to some other religion. So, Rawlings introduced English-Arabic schools. They allowed Arabic to be taught in those schools”.

“But there’s no new policy to introduce Arabic and Chinese in all public schools in Ghana,” he said.

Read the Education Ministry ealier statement below:

“MINISTRY OF EDUCATION CLARIFIES LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION POLICY FOR BASIC SCHOOLS

1. The Ministry of Education wishes to clarify the Government’s language of instruction policy for basic schools following public discussions and misconceptions regarding the use of Ghanaian and foreign languages in the country’s education system.

2. In the proposed revised curriculum, Ghanaian languages will serve as the primary medium of instruction from Kindergarten (KG) to Primary Three. This policy is intended to strengthen children’s foundational literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and overall cognitive development by enabling them to learn in a language they understand best during their formative years.

3. From Primary Four to Primary Six, both Ghanaian languages and English will be used as the medium of instruction. This bilingual approach is designed to support a smooth transition to higher levels of education, where English assumes a greater role, while preserving learners’ competence in Ghanaian languages.

4. The Ministry further clarifies that foreign languages such as French, Arabic, and Chinese, among others, are not compulsory subjects. They will be offered as optional languages for pupils who wish to acquire additional language skills, subject to the availability of qualified teachers and learning resources in their respective schools.

5. The language policy is informed by internationally accepted educational practices, which recognise that children learn best when they begin their education in a familiar language before gradually transitioning to additional languages. It also aligns with Ghana’s commitment to improving literacy outcomes, promoting multilingualism, and preserving the nation’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage.

6. The Ministry urges parents, teachers, school authorities, media organisations, and the general public to disregard misinformation suggesting that foreign languages have been made compulsory in the proposed revised curriculum.

7. The Ministry remains committed to implementing evidence-based education policies that improve learning outcomes and equip every Ghanaian child with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Signed;

Hashmin Mohammed

Press Secretary to the Hon. Minister”

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@ghnow_ Hon. Alan Kyeremanten spotted at the funeral of Mrs Alice Serwaa Manu #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ NAPO Arrives at Mrs. Alice Serwaa Manu’s Funeral #GHNow #fyp ♬ It Is Finished – Kofi Kinaata

What Ghanaians said NPP did wrong, NDC are doing worse – Sam Pyne

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What Ghanaians said NPP did wrong, NDC are doing worse – Sam Pyne

Sam Pyne, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) First Vice Chairman aspirant, has said the problems Ghanaians criticised the NPP administration for, the NDC government is doing worse.

According to Sam Pyne, concerns over cronyism, alleged corruption, rising prices and other governance challenges raised against the NPP have worsened under the current Mahama administration.

Sam Pyne also compared criticisms of corruption under the previous NPP administration with the current situation.

He argued that the NDC had no basis to claim that the NPP’s record should prevent Ghanaians from considering the party again, noting that economic pressures, including rising prices of goods and services, are also affecting Ghanaians under the current government.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Friday, September 11, 2026, Sam Pyne stated, “What Ghanaians said that the NPP did, which was wrong, we’re having it worse now”.

“They accused the NPP of cronyism and family and friends, and it was a topical issue. I remember you had a panel here, and for weeks the running story was about President Akufo-Addo having a cabinet of his own people. What do we see now?” he asked.

“Now goods and services are skyrocketing, but they use propaganda to suppress it, and the Ghanaians are feeling the heat,” he said.

Sam Pyne further acknowledged its shortcomings and asked Ghanaians for forgiveness for areas where it fell short.

“After all, forgiveness is divine. We’ve told the world that yes, there are certain things we did not do right, and therefore we plead for forgiveness,” he added.

Meanwhile, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring NPP communications director, has boldly stated no politician can beat the party flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2028 general election.

According to Miracles Aboagye, if Ghanaian voters focus on the issues affecting their lives, no politician can beat Bawumia in the 2028 elections.

He argued that the most important question for voters in 2028 would be which candidate had credible solutions to the challenges facing the country.

Speaking in an interview with Accra-based Starr FM, Dennis Miracles Aboagye stated, “When people are going to vote, they vote for the roads they don’t have. They vote for the schools they don’t have. The teacher is going to cast his vote based on what he thinks will benefit him.

The nurse, the architect, the trotro driver, the taxi driver, all these people, they are going to get up in the morning to go and cast their vote, not because of the colours.

That is why I am of the opinion, and I’m very convinced in that opinion, that in 2028, it’s not about what you did right or what you did wrong,” Mr Aboagye said.

Miracles Aboagye added, “It’s about who are the people coming to us to ask us for our votes. Now, amongst all the people asking for our vote, who amongst them is proposing solutions that address the challenges we face as of 2028?”

He further argued that the Ghanaian electorate in the 2028 election would not necessarily vote for a candidate solely based on the performance of the political party that candidate represented.

“They are going to put Dr Mahamudu Bawumia here, and put any other person also vying for president, and see who is telling us the things that will give us relief,” he said.

“And that, for me, is why we should not allow any politician, especially those in government, to create a facade and continuously distract us from paying attention to the issues,” he said.

Miracles Aboagye boldly stated that Dr Bawumia would emerge victorious if voters concentrated on the issues rather than distractions.

“I can tell you, if the Ghanaian voter should focus on the issues and pay attention, no politician can beat Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2028 elections,” he added.

@ghnow_ Chief Justice spotted at the funeral of Mrs Alice Serwaa Manu #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Former President Nana Akufo-Addo and his wife, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, arrive at the funeral to pay their respects to the late Mrs. Alice Serwaa Manu. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Contribute GH¢1,000 each to build the National Cathedral – Mahama tells Christians

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Contribute GH¢1,000 each to build the National Cathedral – Mahama tells Christians

President John Mahama has said the Christian community in Ghana has the capacity to finance the construction of a National Cathedral without relying on taxpayers’ money.

Mahama argued that taxpayers’ money should not be used to fund the construction of a National Cathedral, disclosing that if Christians across the country contributed GH¢1,000 each towards the project, they could raise sufficient resources to construct the facility.

Speaking at a citizens’ engagement during his tour of the Upper West Region, President Mahama stated, “I made a promise that every policy and every project that I inherit, I will continue it as long as it’s in the interest of the people, and I have largely done that. Almost all the projects and policies we inherited, we have continued.

“The only one is the National Cathedral, but that was not a national policy. It was a personal pledge by the former President. It was a personal pledge by the former President to God. So that one, it wasn’t national policy,” he added.

Mahama further added, “I am a Christian myself. I have nothing against having a national cathedral”.

“My second problem was that we shouldn’t use taxpayers’ money. I mean, how many Christians are in this country? If we all pay 1,000 cedis each, we should be able to construct a national cathedral,” he added.

“My principle has always been that the location has been a problem,” he said.

“So normally during ceremonies, you have the stadium not far, and that’s the way we used to go to Black Star Square. So if you go and put this major thing there again, it will constrict that whole area,” he said.

“My problem was also that the amount of destruction we had to cause to clear the area; broke 10 judges’ residences.

“We broke the Malian Ambassador’s residence. Up to now, we’ve not replaced it. And several other properties, the old passport office, all of them were demolished to make way for a national cathedral,” he said.

He further revealed that the forensic audit into the National Cathedral project had been completed and was currently with the Attorney General, disclosing that a copy would be made available to the Christian Council to enable it to examine how almost $90 million was spent on the project.

“The forensic audit is ready; it’s with the Attorney General, and I’ll make a copy of it available to the Christian Council so that they can look at the processes of what went into the expenditure of the 90 million dollars, so that if there’s any corrective action, we can take it together,” he said.

Mahama’s comment follows the  Christian Council of Ghana has announced the establishment of a technical committee to examine the future of the stalled National Cathedral project and recommend a way forward.

According to the Chairman of the Christian Council, Rev Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, the committee is expected to complete its work within a month and submit its recommendations to the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga.

Reports suggest the committee will bring together representatives from councils representing various Christian groupings, which will focus on some of the key outstanding issues, particularly the project’s funding and location.

Rev Thompson further disclosed that the Minister will study the committee’s findings before forwarding them to President John Dramani Mahama for the necessary decisions on the project.

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@ghnow_ Nana Akuffo Addo arrives at the Burial Rite of Mrs Alice Serwaa Manu #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Chief Justice spotted at the funeral of Mrs Alice Serwaa Manu #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

“I’m happy and proud we’re seeing our children’s true results” – Mahama on WASSCE 2026

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“I’m happy and proud we’re seeing our children’s true results” – Mahama on WASSCE 2026

 President John Dramani Mahama has said the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results are a more accurate reflection of students’ academic performance.

According to John Mahama, he is happy and proud that Ghanaians are seeing the true results of our children now that examination malpractice has been significant reduce.

Mahama noted that the improved invigilation had helped curb the mass cheating that previously allowed some candidates to receive undue assistance during examinations.

President Mahama highlighted that performance had improved in several subjects, including Mathematics and Social Studies, adding that the improved examination controls were now exposing students’ actual level of preparedness.

Speaking on Saturday, September 12, during a citizens’ engagement at the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies in the Upper West Region as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour, Mahama stated, “One thing that I’m happy and proud of is that we’re seeing our children’s true results”.

He further alleged that some headteachers and other officials had previously connived to assist candidates during examinations, which led to students obtaining grades that did not reflect their actual abilities.

“And so today we’re seeing the real results of our children because invigilation has improved and the mass cheating in exams, you know, has been curtailed,” he said.

Meanwhile, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.

In the 2026 exams, a total of 512,862 candidates from 1,022 schools entered the examination, comprising 225,270 males and 287,592 females.

The results release saw Social Studies recorded the strongest performance among the four core subjects, with 78.04 per cent of candidates obtaining grades between A1 and C6.

Mathematics (Core) also recorded a significant recovery after a sharp decline in 2025.

The proportion of candidates obtaining A1-C6 in Mathematics increased from 48.73 per cent in 2025 to 60.75 per cent in 2026.

Also, Integrated Science performance improved, rising from 57.74 per cent in 2025 to 62.08 per cent in 2026.

However, English Language records declined, with the proportion of candidates obtaining A1-C6 in English Language falling from 69.00 per cent in 2025 to 62.40 per cent in 2026.

WAEC disclosed that its four-year performance data showed that English Language was the only one of the four core subjects to record a progressive decline during the period.

Also, the Head of Public Affairs at West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John Kapi, has said the decline in candidates’ performance in English Language in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) was due to persistent weaknesses in grammar and poor reading habits.

According to John Kapi, the Chief Examiner’s report identified poor control of grammar, weak expression, concord errors and spelling mistakes among the major challenges of the decline in the pass rate in English Language fell from 69% in 2025 to 62.40% in 2026.

Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Monday, September, John Kapi stated, “When you look at the Chief Examiner’s report, it talks about the candidates’ poor control of grammar. They also have an issue with expression. The concord is always a problem, and their spelling- simple spelling errors occur in a lot of their writing,” he added.

“I think then also the texts that they are supposed to read and analyse, most of them do not have a grasp of the texts and so they are unable to do a proper analysis of the text that they are supposed to have read,” he said.

“There’s also this lack of reading culture. See, reading is one of the major areas where you can pick up language, whether you like it or not,” Mr Kapi said.

He added, “We build our vocabulary, we build our sentence structure, we’re able to even gather a lot more information, knowledge that we add to whatever we know”.

@ghnow_ Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo and John Agyeman Kuffuor live at the burial rite of Mrs Alice Serwaa Manu #GHNow #fyp ♬ It Is Finished – Kofi Kinaata
@ghnow_ Nana Akuffo Addo arrives at the Burial Rite of Mrs Alice Serwaa Manu #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

BREAKING: Gospel musician Bernice Offei is dead

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BREAKING: Gospel musician Bernice Offei is dead

Bernice Offei, a Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician, has died at the age of 63.

According to reports, Bernice Offei died on Saturday morning, September 12, 2026.

Bernice Offei was a respected figure in Ghana’s gospel music industry, with a career spanning several years.

The cause of her death is yet to be confirmed.

The tragic news follows the late Bernice Offei, who was found safe after she was reported missing on September 1 in Agbogba, Accra.

A new update shared online confirms Bernice Offei has been located.

Also, appreciation was extended to everyone who shared the missing-person notice and supported the search.

Earlier,  Bernice Offei was reported missing after she was last seen in Accra on Tuesday, 1st September 2026.

According to a missing person notice cited the Sixty-three-year-old Bernice Offei is said to have been last seen at Nyaho-Tamakloe Street, Agbogba, in Accra.

Her family is appealing to the public for information that could help locate her and ensure her safe return home.

According to the notice, anyone with information about Bernice Offei’s whereabouts is urged to contact 024 878 1971 or 024 755 3431.

The public may also report any information to the nearest police station.

The late legendary Ghanaian Gospel musician was widely known for songs including “Hold On, Life Is Short, Kaashe Gbeyi, Odo A Wodo Mi Nti, Nyame Kokroko, N’adom Ara Kwa, Don Bi Rebo and Nyame Aye Bi Ama Yen”.

@ghnow_ Nana Kwadwo Safo Jr. joins the Kantanka Band to entertain Kristo Asafo members during the one-year anniversary celebration of his late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. 🎶🕊️ #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ A sister of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka recalls her close bond with him, saying, “I breastfed Kwadwo Akofena.” 🕊️ #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

You will lose massive goodwill if you try to backpedal – Bright Simons warns Mahama gov’t

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You will lose massive goodwill if you try to backpedal – Bright Simons warns Mahama gov’t

Bright Simons, the Vice President of Policy Think Tank IMANI Africa, has warned the John Mahama government that it will lose massive goodwill if you try to backpedal on their earlier position on the National Cathedral.

In a social media post on X, Bright Simons warned the ruling NDC government not to underestimate the scale of disappointment if it tries to backpedal on the position that tax money cannot be used for a new “national cathedral”.

He warned the NDC government it will lose massive goodwill from a significant number of middle-class voters should it backpedal on their earlier position.

Bright Simons, in a post, stated, “This whole thing is becoming ridiculous!

The Ruling Party should not underestimate the scale of disappointment if it tries to backpedal on the position that tax money cannot be used for a new “national cathedral”.

It will lose massive goodwill from a significant number of middle-class voters.

Unfortunately, it will not gain the equivalent number of votes from supporters of the national cathedral.

 Those supporters have loyalties to those who initiated the program and will not be appeased by a cynical turnaround.

So, any backpedalling is NET NEGATIVE for the ruling party. It will bleed substantial goodwill.

The total lack of decisiveness comes across as serious disorganisation at the highest levels of the ruling party.

The government has had almost two years to translate a clear policy stance it took ahead of a major election into action:

a) no tax money, &

b) The Christian Community should raise their own money and build their own cathedral and bible museum.

The government should simply DECIDE whether the same land as before will be handed over to the Christian leadership or a new plot of land will be allocated.

Why should such a decision take nearly two years?

The decision of not funding the cathedral with taxmoney is sound.

 The Christian churches are rich enough to fund it.

And since the supporters of the Cathedral claim that the building will generate returns to pay for itself, they should not have any difficulty raising funds to build it.

Regarding the $97m or so of public money spent already, why has the government refused to publish the forensic audit?

Very problematic optics all around”.

His comment follows, Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said the party must apologise to the Akufo-Addo government if its allegations over the financing and management of the National Cathedral project are found to be wrong.

According to Gbande, the NDC has a responsibility to establish the truth behind claims it made while in opposition before supporting any move to rebuild the stalled National Cathedral project.

In a Facebook post, Gbande wrote, “If we were wrong, we must first collectively apologise to the NPP and the previous government”.

Mustapha Gbande added that he would welcome a monument built in Ghana “to the glory of God”; he, however, insisted that the NDC must uphold accountability and avoid double standards.

His post added, “I so much believe the NDC as a party will stay completely from this conversation of a national cathedral … without a complete and proper investigation”.

“At this point, the investigation is more important to the people of Ghana, angels from heaven and God himself than reconstruction and committees,” he said.

“Politics without boundaries, limits and principles is a dangerous arena,” he said.

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@ghnow_ Shatta Wale: I Charged the Minister of Youth and Sports $250,000 to Perform #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Nana Kwadwo Safo Jr. joins the Kantanka Band to entertain Kristo Asafo members during the one-year anniversary celebration of his late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. 🎶🕊️ #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Give placement authority back to headteachers; CSSPS has failed – Former GES Director-General

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Give placement authority back to headteachers; CSSPS has failed – Former GES Director-General

Charles Aheto Tsegah, a former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has said the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) has failed to deliver on the fundamental challenges that have historically characterised the SHS placement.

The former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service called for placement authority to be given back to headteachers as the CSSPS has failed to deliver.

He recounted that the CSSPS was introduced largely to address concerns surrounding the manual placement system, which included allegations of corruption, favouritism and undue influence.

According to Aheto Tsegah, the computerised system has not delivered on its objectives for which it was established.

The former GES Director-General explained that before the introduction of the CSSPS, there was widespread suspicion surrounding the role of headteachers.

He recalled that headteachers were accused of corruption and other forms of manipulation, which influenced the decision to move away from the traditional system.

Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, September 12, Aheto Tsegah stated, “If you look at what informed the change to the CSSPS system, there was deep suspicion of the efforts of the headteachers. People impugned corruption and so many things and took the power away from the headteachers, and then we were thinking that we were going to use the CSSPS system with all of its algorithms to correct protocol and the whole lot of the side issues that were connected with the placement situation.

“Unfortunately, we have failed. I had the opportunity to call one of the people who led the transition and said we have failed in this whole thing because if we cannot address the key challenge that inspired us to set off to bring in the CSSPS, we have failed and we better go back and give it to the headteachers.”

Meanwhile, Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister, has admitted that he is struggling with the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).  

The Education Minister admitted that the Education Ministry and the CSSPS secretariat have come under overwhelming pressure to respond and be responsive to the needs of Ghanaian students and parents.

He made this known while hitting back at the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, over his recent claims of a crisis in the education sector.

According to Haruna Iddrisu, the Minority Leader is exaggerating the situation for political benefits, quizzing him whether Ghana’s Educational crisis started just one and a half years ago.

He argued that the current challenges, especially the placement into SHS (Senior High Schools), are nothing new and have been happening over the last eight years when the NPP was in government.

Speaking in an interview on TV3 on Friday, September 11, 2026, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “And the crisis only happened one and a half years ago. That’s interesting. You know, for a Minority Leader, sometimes I reach out to them, and sometimes I give advice. I have always said that compromise is not a weakness, particularly in a democracy. You must give and take, and it’s important that we preserve the democratic ethos of our country.

“… The office of the Minority Leader is a very important office. So when you are not sure, don’t speak. Have you ever seen me retracting my words? No. When I speak, then I’m certain because the truth must rest with the Minority Leader,” he said.

He added, “In government, you may fumble; you may struggle because your government is inadequate. For instance, I’m struggling with placement… I would accept that we have come under overwhelming pressure to respond and be responsive to the needs of Ghanaian students and parents, justified, but it does not mean we should exaggerate it as a crisis.”

“So when the Honourable Afenyo-Markin says crisis, did that crisis start one and a half years ago? He should provide answers for that,” he added.

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‘Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe now aligned with NDC; he is no longer a member of NPP’ – Nana B

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‘Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe now aligned with NDC; he is no longer a member of NPP’ – Nana B

Henry Nana Boakye, commonly known as Nana B, a First Vice National Chairman aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, a statesman and founding member of the party, is no longer a member of the NPP.

Nana B highlighted that Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe has now aligned himself with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following the re-election of John Dramani Mahama as President.

According to Nana B, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe is now frequently used by members of the NDC, adding that in his view, the former NPP stalwart’s public comments have consistently been critical of the party.

He argued that Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe should therefore not be considered an NPP representative whenever he speaks publicly, as his comments are critical of the NPP party.

Speaking on UTV’s morning show on September 11, 2026, Henry Nana Boakye stated, “He is not a party member. Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe is no longer an NPP member. When John Mahama became President, he came out to say that he was related to the Mahama family-wise and that he now associates with him. He said that now that Mahama is President, he is now aligned with the NDC”.

“When he speaks, he should not be considered an NPP person. It is mostly NDC people who use him. All his comments are anti-NPP. He has never commended the party for anything,” he said.

He further revealed that the NPP has formally communicated its position to Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, informing him that he was no longer considered a member of the party.

Nana B described the situation as a forfeiture of party membership, stressing that Dr Nyaho Tamakloe was aware of the party’s position.

“We have written to him. He knows. It is forfeiture of membership; he is not a party member,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has said the current leadership of the party is leading the party into destruction.

According to Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, the NPP’s failure to rebuild from the grassroots following the miserable 2024 electoral defeat undermines its core values.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe explained that any political party that suffers a major electoral defeat like the NPP did ought to return to the grassroots to assess what went wrong.

He stressed that the NPP should have rebuilt its structures from the bottom up, adding that it is the only path to sustainable success.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, January 30, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe explained, “If we truly want to win back the soul of the party, then we must do things democratically”.

“The proper way is to organise from the grassroots to the top. That has always been the tradition of the party, but unfortunately, it did not happen.”

“A party that has been badly damaged in a general election cannot proceed the way the NPP is going now. You must go back to the grassroots, listen to them, let them tell you exactly how they feel, and allow even the broader population to understand why you failed,” he stated.

“I won’t say the party is doomed, but the leadership at the moment is leading the party into destruction,” he said.

He further cried out that the rise of “monocracy” within the party, arguing that there is no internal democracy and fair play within the party.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe noted that there is manipulation and imposition of candidates, arguing that such practices weaken political parties and erode public trust.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe added, “There are no internal democracy and no fair play. This is very dangerous,”

“There are clearly factions in the party, and whoever wins will struggle to bring the party together. We have seen this before, and it completely destroyed the party in the past,” he noted.

“If they do not know the history of the party, they should study it,” he cautioned. “We have been here before. We must be careful.”

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Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe is no longer a member of the NPP. We have formally written to him, and he is now aligned with the NDC. – Nana B #UTVGhana

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Why has gov’t refused to publish the forensic audit on the National Cathedral? – Bright Simons

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Why has gov’t refused to publish the forensic audit on the National Cathedral? – Bright Simons

Bright Simons, the Vice President of Policy Think Tank IMANI Africa, has questioned why the John Mahama government has refused to publish the forensic audit regarding the National Cathedral.

In a social media post on X, Bright Simons warned the ruling NDC government not to underestimate the scale of disappointment if it tries to backpedal on the position that tax money cannot be used for a new “national cathedral”.

He warned the NDC government it will lose massive goodwill from a significant number of middle-class voters should it backpedal on their earlier position.

Bright Simons, in a post, stated, “This whole thing is becoming ridiculous!

The Ruling Party should not underestimate the scale of disappointment if it tries to backpedal on the position that tax money cannot be used for a new “national cathedral”.

It will lose massive goodwill from a significant number of middle-class voters.

Unfortunately, it will not gain the equivalent number of votes from supporters of the national cathedral.

 Those supporters have loyalties to those who initiated the program and will not be appeased by a cynical turnaround.

So, any backpedalling is NET NEGATIVE for the ruling party. It will bleed substantial goodwill.

The total lack of decisiveness comes across as serious disorganisation at the highest levels of the ruling party.

The government has had almost two years to translate a clear policy stance it took ahead of a major election into action:

a) no tax money, &

b) The Christian Community should raise their own money and build their own cathedral and bible museum.

The government should simply DECIDE whether the same land as before will be handed over to the Christian leadership or a new plot of land will be allocated.

Why should such a decision take nearly two years?

The decision of not funding the cathedral with taxmoney is sound.

 The Christian churches are rich enough to fund it.

And since the supporters of the Cathedral claim that the building will generate returns to pay for itself, they should not have any difficulty raising funds to build it.

Regarding the $97m or so of public money spent already, why has the government refused to publish the forensic audit?

Very problematic optics all around”.

His comment follows that of Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communications, who some weeks ago announced that the forensic audit report into the National Cathedral is ready.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Attorney General received the forensic audit report into the National Cathedral last Friday and is currently studying its findings to determine the appropriate next steps.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu stressed that no individual would be shielded if the forensic audit establishes wrongdoing.

He further revealed that he had not personally seen the report and would not comment on its specific findings.

Speaking on Adom TV’s Badwam, Kwakye Ofosu stated, “Deloitte and Touche audited the financial reports of the National Cathedral, which revealed financial irregularities, but it didn’t tell all the issues”.

“So we had to go further and do the forensic audit to know the people who were responsible for those irregularities and whether it was lawful or not,” he said.

“The Attorney General received the forensic audit report last Friday and is going through it to determine the next line of action,” he stated.

“I haven’t seen the report myself, and even if I have, I won’t speak to the issues because it is not time,” he said.

“But the initial report revealed that something went wrong, so the forensic will prove those responsible,” he said.

“So if anyone is indicted, I won’t be the one to say who should face the law or not. Based on the report, the Attorney General will take the necessary steps,” he stated.

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NDC owe NPP an apology if… – Mustapha Gbande on National Cathedral

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NDC owe NPP an apology if… – Mustapha Gbande on National Cathedral

Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said the party must apologise to the Akufo-Addo government if its allegations over the financing and management of the National Cathedral project are found to be wrong.

According to Gbande, the NDC has a responsibility to establish the truth behind claims it made while in opposition before supporting any move to rebuild the stalled National Cathedral project.

In a Facebook post, Gbande wrote, “If we were wrong, we must first collectively apologise to the NPP and the previous government”.

Mustapha Gbande added that he would welcome a monument built in Ghana “to the glory of God”; he, however, insisted that the NDC must uphold accountability and avoid double standards.

His post added, “I so much believe the NDC as a party will stay completely from this conversation of a national cathedral … without a complete and proper investigation”.

“At this point, the investigation is more important to the people of Ghana, angels from heaven and God himself than reconstruction and committees,” he said.

“Politics without boundaries, limits and principles is a dangerous arena,” he said.

Mustapha Gbande was reacting to the Christian Council of Ghana’s decision to establish a technical committee to examine the future of the National Cathedral.

According to the Chairman of the Christian Council, Rev Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, the committee is expected to complete its work within a month and submit its recommendations to the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga.

Reports suggest the committee will bring together representatives from councils representing various Christian groupings, which will focus on some of the key outstanding issues, particularly the project’s funding and location.

Rev Thompson further disclosed that the Minister will study the committee’s findings before forwarding them to President John Dramani Mahama for the necessary decisions on the project.

Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting with the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Reverend Enoch Nii Narh Thompson stated, “We have concluded that a technical committee will be composed by all the councils representing the various Christian groupings and that this council will, within a month, discuss all the issues regarding the practical dimensions of funding and location and any other things pertinent to the National Cathedral Project”.

“We will, within a month, present to the Honourable Minister the findings or the recommendations of this technical committee for his study and then onward forwarding to the President of the Republic for the necessary decisions to be taken,” he said.

“We are hopeful and trusting that these things will help to bring a conclusion to this matter that has lingered for a while over our national polity as a people,” Rev. Thompson said.

Earlier, the Christian Council of Ghana had told the John Mahama government to set aside political differences over the National Cathedral and revive the stalled project.

Rev. Dr Cyril Fayose, the Christian Council of Ghana General Secretary, revealed that Christians in Ghana, as well as international organisations and donor partners, remained willing to support the cathedral project.

According to Rev. Dr Cyril Fayose, government backing would be crucial to getting the project back on track.

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IMF completely out of order – Majority Chief Whip

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IMF completely out of order – Majority Chief Whip

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Majority Chief Whip, has once again called out the International Monetary Fund (IMF), accusing them of interfering in Ghana’s internal politics.

According to the Majority Chief Whip, the IMF is completely out of order and must be called to order.  

Dafeamekpor accused the IMF of exceeding its mandate with its commentary on Ghana’s governance arrangements and also holding meetings with the opposition NPP.

He further urged the IMF to respect Ghana’s constitutional and legal frameworks governing the appointment and composition of SOE boards.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Friday, September 11,  Dafeamekpor stated, “The IMF has been out against the NDC for some time, and I think that it is time we call them to order. They are completely out of order,” he said.

“They are beginning to meddle in our internal politics, and I don’t think that, as the supranational organisation, that is what they’ve been brought here to do. In a lot of jurisdictions.

I would have demanded that the Country Director be removed or transferred because we have lost trust in him. And we know the meetings he is holding with the opposition. We know the discussions they’ve been holding; we know,” he disclosed.

Earlier in a post on X, Dafeamekpor called out the International Monetary Fund (IMF), questioning them about what exactly they want from the NDC government.

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor accused the IMF of showing political bias against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government over their latest assessment of governance in Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

In a post on X, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor wrote, “1. So what exactly do these IMF Country Directors want from the NDC anytime we are in Govt?

2. I have observed rather disconcertingly, the alacrity with which the IMF criticises an NDC-Govt in respect of matters that they’ll actually facilitate for an NPP-Govt to implement.

3. Two quick major examples will suffice: Messrs Peter Mac Manu and Hackman Owusu Agyemang were Board Chairs of GPHA and Cocobod respectively under the Nana Akufo-Addo regime.

3. Obviously, the IMF didn’t know this and, of course, didn’t also the political colouration or rank of these men who led GPHA & Cocobod Boards at the time.

4. I wish to assure the IMF-Ghana Country officers that I can produce a full list of NPP Snr Ranks & MPs who served on every Board of every SOE within 2017 and 2024. I can also do so from 2001 to 2008.

5. Mr IMF Country Director, by your tainted GoldBod report a couple of weeks prior and your present report in question, tells me without doubt that you have descended into the local political arena of conflict and taken sides opposite to me.

6. You must never be trusted again as an independent and neutral supra-national financial institution.

7. As for our gold, ‘forgerrit’.  We will no longer sell it to you. You can continue to fabricate & skew our country reports with a huge anti Ndc slant.

GoldBod ad vitam !!!!”.

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor’s post comes on the heels of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raising a red flag over political appointments to Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) boards, citing specifically the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) chairman Asiedu Nketia.

According to the IMF, the politicisation of board and executive appointments at State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) could weaken corporate governance, accountability and effective oversight of the entities.

The IMF raised this concern in their report, titled “Advancing SOE Fiscal Risks Management, Financial Oversight, Governance, and Investment Implementation”, published in July 2026

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If Ghanaians could give Mahama a second chance, Bawumia deserves one too – MP

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If Ghanaians could give Mahama a second chance, Bawumia deserves one too – MP

Kennedy Osei Nyarko, the Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, has said Dr Mahamudu Bawumia deserves an opportunity to lead Ghana, just as President John Dramani Mahama was given another chance by voters to lead Ghana again.

The MP argued that Ghanaian voters must apply the same principle when they gave President Mahama another chance to allow Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to also contribute to the country’s development.

Kennedy Osei Nyarko noted that Dr Bawumia has not yet had the opportunity to be elected president by the Ghanaian people, contrasting it with Mahama, who previously served as president before making a political comeback and winning another mandate.

In a post on Facebook, Kennedy Osei Nyarko stated, “If Ghanaians could give President Mahama, who happens to be a former president of this country, another chance to lead this country once again, then Dr Alhaji Mahmoud Bawumia equally deserves the same chance and the opportunity to lead this country”.

“Dr Alhaji Mahmoud Bawumia is yet to be voted for by the Ghanaian people as the president of this country, unlike President Mahama who graciously served this country as a President before his recent comeback,” the MP stated.

“Every Ghanaian deserves an equal chance to contribute their quota in building this country,” he said.

In related news, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring NPP communications director, has boldly stated no politician can beat the party flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2028 general election.

According to Miracles Aboagye, if Ghanaian voters focus on the issues affecting their lives, no politician can beat Bawumia in the 2028 elections.

He argued that the most important question for voters in 2028 would be which candidate had credible solutions to the challenges facing the country.

Speaking in an interview with Accra-based Starr FM, Dennis Miracles Aboagye stated, “When people are going to vote, they vote for the roads they don’t have. They vote for the schools they don’t have. The teacher is going to cast his vote based on what he thinks will benefit him.

The nurse, the architect, the trotro driver, the taxi driver, all these people, they are going to get up in the morning to go and cast their vote, not because of the colours.

That is why I am of the opinion, and I’m very convinced in that opinion, that in 2028, it’s not about what you did right or what you did wrong,” Mr Aboagye said.

Miracles Aboagye added, “It’s about who are the people coming to us to ask us for our votes. Now, amongst all the people asking for our vote, who amongst them is proposing solutions that address the challenges we face as of 2028?”

He further argued that the Ghanaian electorate in the 2028 election would not necessarily vote for a candidate solely based on the performance of the political party that candidate represented.

“They are going to put Dr Mahamudu Bawumia here, and put any other person also vying for president, and see who is telling us the things that will give us relief,” he said.

“And that, for me, is why we should not allow any politician, especially those in government, to create a facade and continuously distract us from paying attention to the issues,” he said.

Miracles Aboagye boldly stated that Dr Bawumia would emerge victorious if voters concentrated on the issues rather than distractions.

“I can tell you, if the Ghanaian voter should focus on the issues and pay attention, no politician can beat Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2028 elections,” he added.

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“I’ve never met him before” – Salma Mumin dismisses claims of dating Julius Debrah

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“I’ve never met him before” – Salma Mumin dismisses claims of dating Julius Debrah

Salma Mumin, a Ghanaian actress and filmmaker, has dismissed claims that she was in a romantic relationship with Chief of Staff Julius Debrah.

According to Salma Mumin, the allegations are completely false, disclosing that she has never seen or met Chief of Staff Julius Debrah before.

The actress explained that such an allegation could have had serious consequences if she had been in a committed relationship with another person.

She disclosed she previously preferred to remain silent whenever she faced allegations or criticism, believing that refusing to engage was the best way to handle such situations, adding that her willingness to now speak about the matter reflects a change in her confidence.

Speaking on Joy Prime on September 11, 2026, during an interview with Nikki Samonas, Salma Mumin stated, “Recently, Afia Schwarzenegger came out mentioning the name of Julius Debrah as my boyfriend. I’ve never seen the man before, I’ve never met him before, I’ve never run into him anywhere in my entire life, but I’m being tagged that I’m dating him”.

“Back then, I wouldn’t sit here to talk about it, but look at me talking about it, and that’s how confident I have been. I still believe silence is not golden. I’ve debunked it; I’m not dating Julius Debrah. I’ve never seen him before,” Salma noted.

She, however, acknowledged that her denial may not convince everyone, noting that some people could still choose to believe the allegations against her.

Salma Mumin also urged people facing similar claims to speak up and defend themselves, regardless of whether others ultimately accept their side of the story.

Her comments follow allegations by Afia Schwarzenegger on social media in 2025 alleging that Salma was dating Julius Debrah.

Afia Schwarzenegger also directed strong criticism at Julius Debrah while discussing the matter.

Her remarks consequently ignited a wider conversation, with the alleged relationship becoming part of a broader political debate on social media.

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List of 41 countries Ghanaian passport holders can visit without a visa

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List of 41 countries Ghanaian passport holders can visit without a visa

The Media Relations Officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fred Duhoe, in a Facebook post, has shared a list of 41 countries Ghanaian holders of ordinary passports can travel to without obtaining a visa in advance.

The list shared comprises 28 non-ECOWAS countries and the 14 other member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

According to the list shared, most of the countries allow Ghanaian ordinary passport holders to stay for up to 90 days.

However, Grenada, Maldives and Zambia allow stays of up to 30 days.

In his Facebook post, he wrote, “GHANA HAS 60 VISA WAIVER AGREEMENTS FOR ALL PASSPORT CATEGORIES, BUT HERE ARE COUNTRIES SPECIFICALLY FOR ORDINARY PASSPORT HOLDERS

Non-ECOWAS COUNTRIES

1. Antigua and Barbuda – 90 days

2. Barbados – 90 days

3. Bahamas – 90 days

4. Dominica – 90 days

5. Kingdom of Eswatini – 90 days

6. Grenada – 30 days

7. Guyana – 90 days

8. Jamaica – 90 days

9. Kenya – 90 days

10. St. Kitts and Nevis – 90 days

11. Lesotho – 90 days

12. Mozambique – 90 days

13. Kingdom of Morocco – 90 days (Ghanaian citizens must obtain a free ETA online)

14. Maldives – 30 days

15. Mauritius – 90 days

16. Malawi – 90 days

17. Rwanda – 90 days

18. Republic of Seychelles – 90 days

19. Republic of South Africa – 90 days

20. Singapore – 90 days

21. Sao Tome and Principe – 90 days

22. Tanzania – 90 days

23. Trinidad and Tobago – 90 days

24. Uganda – 90 days

25. United Arab Emirates – 90 days (Ghanaians get visa issued at the UAE Embassy in Accra upon fee payment)

26. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – 90 days

27. Zimbabwe – 90 days

28. Zambia – 30 days

ECOWAS MEMBER STATES

29. Benin – 90 days

30. Burkina Faso – 90 days

31. Cote d’Ivoire – 90 days

32. Cape Verde – 90. Gambia – 90 days

33. Guinea – 90 days

34. Guinea-Bissau – 90 days

35. Liberia – 90 days

36. Mali – 90 days

37. Niger – 90 days

38. Nigeria – 90 days

39. Senegal – 90 days

40. Sierra Leone – 90 days

41. Togo – 90 days

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“I’m struggling with placement” – Education Minister admits

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“I’m struggling with placement” – Education Minister admits

Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister, has admitted that he is struggling with the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).  

The Education Minister admitted that the Education Ministry and the CSSPS secretariat have come under overwhelming pressure to respond and be responsive to the needs of Ghanaian students and parents.

He made this known while hitting back at the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, over his recent claims of a crisis in the education sector.

According to Haruna Iddrisu, the Minority Leader is exaggerating the situation for political benefits, quizzing him whether Ghana’s Educational crisis started just one and a half years ago.

He argued that the current challenges, especially the placement into SHS (Senior High Schools), are nothing new and have been happening over the last eight years when the NPP was in government.

Speaking in an interview on TV3 on Friday, September 11, 2026, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “And the crisis only happened one and a half years ago. That’s interesting. You know, for a Minority Leader, sometimes I reach out to them, and sometimes I give advice. I have always said that compromise is not a weakness, particularly in a democracy. You must give and take, and it’s important that we preserve the democratic ethos of our country.

“… The office of the Minority Leader is a very important office. So when you are not sure, don’t speak. Have you ever seen me retracting my words? No. When I speak, then I’m certain because the truth must rest with the Minority Leader,” he said.

He added, “In government, you may fumble; you may struggle because your government is inadequate. For instance, I’m struggling with placement… I would accept that we have come under overwhelming pressure to respond and be responsive to the needs of Ghanaian students and parents, justified, but it does not mean we should exaggerate it as a crisis.”

“So when the Honourable Afenyo-Markin says crisis, did that crisis start one and a half years ago? He should provide answers for that,” he added.

His comments follow Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, raising concerns about Ghana’s education, calling for a critical national conversation to address the challenges confronting Ghana’s education system.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the latest WAEC results must concern every Ghanaian, adding that the results show that the future of our children is under serious threat.

The minority leader argued that 183,233 young people completed secondary school without obtaining a credit pass in Core Mathematics, while the credit pass rate in English Language fell to 62.40%, its lowest level in four years.

He further noted concerns over BECE candidates’ placement, where 54,985 candidates were initially denied automatic placement into senior high schools.

Afenyo-Markin argued that more than 200,000 young Ghanaians are at risk of being left behind at both ends of the secondary-school system, calling on the government to stop reacting only when problems become public.

 The minority leader urged the Mahama government to treat this as a major national crisis requiring immediate action and lasting solutions, saying,  “When our children’s education is in crisis, Ghana’s future is in danger. The time to act is now”.

In a Facebook post, Afenyo-Markin wrote, “WE NEED A CRITICAL NATIONAL CONVERSATION ON EDUCATION.

The latest WAEC results must concern every Ghanaian. They show that the future of our children is under serious threat.

Some 183,233 young people completed secondary school without a credit in Core Mathematics, while the credit pass rate in English Language fell to 62.40%, its lowest level in four years. Performance in both subjects remains below the levels recorded in 2024.

At the same time, nearly 55,000 BECE candidates were initially denied automatic placement. We are hearing reports of children wrongly placed in special schools and others arriving at their assigned schools only to find no space. Yet government’s own figures show 859,828 vacancies for 623,072 candidates, while 85 private schools participating in Free SHS also have capacity. A self-placement portal is not a school place; every child needs an actual seat in a functioning classroom.

More than 200,000 young Ghanaians are therefore at risk of being left behind at both ends of the secondary-school system.

Government must stop reacting only when problems become public. It must publish the final placement outcomes, explain the rules and pass marks applied, properly fund teaching and remedial programmes, and provide clear pathways into TVET, apprenticeships and skills training for those who did not obtain the required WASSCE credits.

Mahama government is expected to treat this as a major national crisis requiring immediate action and lasting solutions.

Ghana urgently needs an honest national conversation about educational funding, teaching quality, contact hours, teacher motivation, learning materials, infrastructure and supervision. This must rise above partisan excuses because the future of an entire generation is at stake.

The NPP expanded access through Free SHS and created Free TVET, apprenticeship and skills-development opportunities because we believe no Ghanaian child should be denied a future by poverty or one set of examination results.

The 54,985 BECE candidates need real school places; the 183,233 WASSCE graduates need a second chance.

Mr President, parents are worried, children are anxious, and teachers are under pressure.

When our children’s education is in crisis, Ghana’s future is in danger. The time to act is now”.

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Ghana becoming ‘a cocaine coast’ – Ntim Fordjour

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Ghana becoming ‘a cocaine coast’ – Ntim Fordjour

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has expressed concern over a series of major international drug seizures linked to Ghana.

The MP stressed that the series of major international drug seizures linked to Ghana is damaging the country’s international reputation and reinforcing perceptions of Ghana as “a cocaine coast” and a territory tolerant of drug trafficking.

According to Ntim Fordjour, the international drug seizures linked to Ghana are becoming one too many.

Ntim Fordjour warned that Ghana’s reputation is being damaged with continuous international drug seizures linked to Ghana.

He argued that the latest seizure was part of a worrying pattern of large-scale drug consignments linked to Ghana.

 Speaking in an interview on Channel One News on Friday, September 11. Rev. Ntim Fordjour stated, “It is becoming one too many. Our image is sinking.”

He questioned why major drug seizures linked to Ghana had not been followed by high-profile arrests and prosecutions of those responsible, referring to previous drug seizures, including a large methamphetamine shipment intercepted by Australian authorities in April 2025.

“The least of our worries are the small quantities that NACOC puts out there,” he said.

His comment follows French customs officials having intercepted nearly 3.9 metric tonnes of cocaine, worth about $261 million, in a shipment from Ghana.

According to Reuters news, the shipment was confiscated at the northern French port of Dunkirk on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

The cocaine was concealed in 167 packages inside a container carrying plastic waste from Ghana and destined for Antwerp, Belgium.

The  3.9 metric tonnes of cocaine is allegedly linked to the criminal organisation of fugitive Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers.

Reports suggest the drugs have since been destroyed, with French prosecutors opening an investigation into the seizure.

According to French authorities, the seizure followed a targeted operation by the judicial police against a criminal network suspected of being behind the shipment, with the investigation focused on offences including the organised importation of narcotics and participation in a criminal association.

The seizure is expected to form part of the broader investigation into the movement of the cocaine from Ghana to France and the criminal network alleged to have organised the shipment.

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Christian Council constitutes committee to determine the future of National Cathedral

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Christian Council constitutes committee to determine the future of National Cathedral

The Christian Council of Ghana has announced the establishment of a technical committee to examine the future of the stalled National Cathedral project and recommend a way forward.

According to the Chairman of the Christian Council, Rev Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, the committee is expected to complete its work within a month and submit its recommendations to the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga.

Reports suggest the committee will bring together representatives from councils representing various Christian groupings, which will focus on some of the key outstanding issues, particularly the project’s funding and location.

Rev Thompson further disclosed that the Minister will study the committee’s findings before forwarding them to President John Dramani Mahama for the necessary decisions on the project.

Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting with the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Reverend Enoch Nii Narh Thompson stated, “We have concluded that a technical committee will be composed by all the councils representing the various Christian groupings and that this council will, within a month, discuss all the issues regarding the practical dimensions of funding and location and any other things pertinent to the National Cathedral Project”.

“We will, within a month, present to the Honourable Minister the findings or the recommendations of this technical committee for his study and then onward forwarding to the President of the Republic for the necessary decisions to be taken,” he said.

“We are hopeful and trusting that these things will help to bring a conclusion to this matter that has lingered for a while over our national polity as a people,” Rev. Thompson said.

Earlier, the Christian Council of Ghana has told the John Mahama government to set aside political differences over the National Cathedral and revive the stalled project.

Rev. Dr Cyril Fayose, the Christian Council of Ghana General Secretary, revealed that Christians in Ghana, as well as international organisations and donor partners, remained willing to support the cathedral project.

According to Rev. Dr Cyril Fayose, government backing would be crucial to getting the project back on track.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the newly sworn-in Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, the Christian Council of Ghana General Secretary stated, “I have mentioned in other places that the Christians in Ghana are willing to support the building of the National Cathedral, as you rightly pointed out, and we also know of international organizations and donor partners who are willing to support building it.

“What we need is the blessing of the state. We take away all the politics surrounding the building of the National Cathedral. I think it can be done by the grace of God. We have a song that says that the work is the law, so it cannot fail.

“So because it’s the law, we are going to build it. So as you come to the seat, we pray that what you said at the altar you make it come to pass,” he said.

However, Mahama Ayariga also revealed that President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have no objection to the National Cathedral.

According to Mahama Ayariga, the NDC government wants a consensus on the location and funding of the National Cathedral project.

Mahama Ayariga called on Christian denominations to deliberate on the project and agree on a common position before engaging President Mahama.

The Local Government Minister proposed bringing together leaders of the Catholic Church, Protestant denominations and other Christian organisations for a dispassionate discussion on the National Cathedral.

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“Our image is sinking” – Ntim Fordjour on $261m worth of cocaine seized in France from Ghana

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“Our image is sinking” – Ntim Fordjour on $261m worth of cocaine seized in France from Ghana

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee,  has expressed concern over a series of major international drug seizures linked to Ghana.

According to Ntim Fordjour, the international drug seizures linked to Ghana are becoming one too many.

Ntim Fordjour warned that Ghana’s reputation is being damaged with continuous international drug seizures linked to Ghana.

He argued that the latest seizure was part of a worrying pattern of large-scale drug consignments linked to Ghana.

The MP further warned that repeated seizures were damaging the country’s international reputation and reinforcing perceptions of Ghana as “a cocaine coast” and a territory tolerant of drug trafficking.

 Speaking in an interview on Channel One News on Friday, September 11. Rev. Ntim Fordjour stated, “It is becoming one too many. Our image is sinking,”

He questioned why major drug seizures linked to Ghana had not been followed by high-profile arrests and prosecutions of those responsible, referring to previous drug seizures, including a large methamphetamine shipment intercepted by Australian authorities in April 2025.

“The least of our worries are the small quantities that NACOC puts out there,” he said.

His comment follows French customs officials having intercepted nearly 3.9 metric tonnes of cocaine, worth about $261 million, in a shipment from Ghana.

According to Reuters news, the shipment was confiscated at the northern French port of Dunkirk on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

The cocaine was concealed in 167 packages inside a container carrying plastic waste from Ghana and destined for Antwerp, Belgium.

The  3.9 metric tonnes of cocaine is allegedly linked to the criminal organisation of fugitive Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers.

Reports suggest the drugs have since been destroyed, with French prosecutors opening an investigation into the seizure.

According to French authorities, the seizure followed a targeted operation by the judicial police against a criminal network suspected of being behind the shipment, with the investigation focused on offences including the organised importation of narcotics and participation in a criminal association.

The seizure is expected to form part of the broader investigation into the movement of the cocaine from Ghana to France and the criminal network alleged to have organised the shipment.

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French Customs seize cocaine worth $261m in shipment from Ghana

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French Customs seize cocaine worth $261m in shipment from Ghana

French customs officials have intercepted nearly 3.9 metric tonnes of cocaine, worth about $261 million, in a shipment from Ghana.

According to Reuters news, the shipment was confiscated at the northern French port of Dunkirk on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

The cocaine was concealed in 167 packages inside a container carrying plastic waste from Ghana and destined for Antwerp, Belgium.

The  3.9 metric tonnes of cocaine is allegedly linked to the criminal organisation of fugitive Dutch drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers.

Reports suggest the drugs have since been destroyed, with French prosecutors opening an investigation into the seizure.

According to French authorities, the seizure followed a targeted operation by the judicial police against a criminal network suspected of being behind the shipment, with the investigation focused on offences including the organised importation of narcotics and participation in a criminal association.

The seizure is expected to form part of the broader investigation into the movement of the cocaine from Ghana to France and the criminal network alleged to have organised the shipment.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the development stated, “That’s no way this much can be produced in Ghana unnoticed; even cannabis way less than this amount gets noticed easily unless cartel has a transit point in Ghana, @GhPoliceService you people better up your game to avoid embarrassment like this”.

A netizen added, “People should understand, even if it’s true this consignment passed through our port, there is always room for some lapses, and it happens not only in our port but across the world. Especially in developing countries”.

One X user added, “Probably from South America transiting through Ghana to evade High Authorities to Europe; this is how they move drugs. There is no way Ghana is producing such value of cocaine in Ghana. Even some South American countries that plant the coca plant can’t produce such amounts”.

In a related drug bust, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, the Interior Minister, has revealed that preliminary investigations into the meth shipment from Ghana intercepted in Australia have implicated some government officials suspected.

The Interior Minister disclosed that a number of government officials are suspected of facilitating the concealment of the illicit drugs.

According to the Interior Minister, investigations are ongoing, with several officials being questioned.

He further disclosed that, with the investigation and interrogating people, a lot of things are not adding up.

Speaking before Parliament’s Committee on Assurance, the Interior Minister stated, “Even as at yesterday we were still interrogating a lot of government officials. It is not everything I can put out at this stage because we are still investigating and interrogating people. There are a lot of things that are not adding up. You could see that there is some involvement of some people within the system”.

“Even if you put all these gadgets, remember it is going to be operated by human beings. So if the wrong persons are sitting there, you can bring all the gadgets of this world; it will not be effective,” he added.

“We have changed our modus operandi and the way we place personnel. All of this is to make sure we protect our borders,” he stated.

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NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, COKA, is a fraudster – Kevin Taylor alleges

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NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, COKA, is a fraudster – Kevin Taylor alleges

Kevin Taylor, a controversial social media commentator, has said the newly elected Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, is a fraudster.

The controversial social media commentator alleged that Chairman COKA cannot enter the USA because of fraud.

According to Kevin Taylor, the NPP USA can decide to organise a program and invite COKA to see if he can attend.

 Kevin Taylor further alleged that two years ago COKA was deported from Chicago to Ghana.

Speaking on his show, With All Due Respect, Kevin Taylor alleged, saying, “NPP USA, if you like, invite COKA to the USA. COKA, who has been making noise talking anyhow”.

“NPP USA organise a program and invite COKA as the Ashanti Regional chairman; he can never come. Ask COKA in the last two years what happened to him in Chicago; that is why he cannot enter America.

Kevin Taylor further alleged, “COKA’s wife is a High Court judge; ask him that Kevin Taylor said when he got to Chicago two years ago, what was the reason why deported from Chicago to Ghana, he cannot enter America.

You have gone to elect a Regional Chairman who, because of fraud he cannot enter the US”.

In other news, Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, has said US-based social commentator Kevin Taylor does not speak for the NDC.

According to Mustapha Gbande, Kevin Taylor is a “stock” from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), adding that he has attacked him, President John Dramani Mahama, and several other government officials.

Speaking during an interview on Raw with Roselyn, he recounted an incident in which Kelvin Taylor allegedly attacked his character after he attempted to advise him.

Mustapha Gbande stated, “Kevin Taylor is not NDC. He doesn’t speak for and on behalf of the NDC. He attacked me, President Mahama and other people. Kevin Taylor came from the NPP. That’s their stock.”

“Even me, he’s attacked me before. You remember a demonstration was at the Jubilee House and people were there in the night. I had even travelled and returned and had my officers calling me. So I went there and asked them to disperse because their being there could allow intruders to do whatever it is, as they cannot do a vigil in a security square. He attacked many people and me.”

Mustapha Gbande revealed that he would have advised the commentator to avoid certain issues if they were friends but added that he would not do so because Kevin Taylor has resorted to attacking the party and individuals within it.

According to him, the leadership of the NDC has admonished its younger communicators to refrain from insults.

“We will continue to encourage our young people not to go overboard, not to use insults as a tool for politicking, but continuously and constructively speak to issues. Raise your voice so high that the echoes within that voice should be intellectuality and not insults because it doesn’t build anything,” he added.

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“Did the crisis start one and a half years ago?” – Haruna Iddrisu quizzes Afenyo-Markin

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“Did the crisis start one and a half years ago?” – Haruna Iddrisu quizzes Afenyo-Markin

Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister, has hit back at the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, over his recent claims of a crisis in the education sector.

According to Haruna Iddrisu, the Minority Leader is exaggerating the situation for political benefits, quizzing him whether Ghana’s Educational crisis started just one and a half years ago.

He argued that the current challenges, especially the placement into SHS (Senior High Schools), are nothing new and have been happening over the last eight years when the NPP was in government.

Speaking in an interview on TV3 on Friday, September 11, 2026, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “And the crisis only happened one and a half years ago. That’s interesting. You know, for a Minority Leader, sometimes I reach out to them, and sometimes I give advice. I have always said that compromise is not a weakness, particularly in a democracy. You must give and take, and it’s important that we preserve the democratic ethos of our country.

“… The office of the Minority Leader is a very important office. So when you are not sure, don’t speak. Have you ever seen me retracting my words? No. When I speak, then I’m certain because the truth must rest with the Minority Leader,” he said.

He added, “In government, you may fumble; you may struggle because your government is inadequate. For instance, I’m struggling with placement… I would accept that we have come under overwhelming pressure to respond and be responsive to the needs of Ghanaian students and parents, justified, but it does not mean we should exaggerate it as a crisis.”

“So when the Honourable Afenyo-Markin says crisis, did that crisis start one and a half years ago? He should provide answers for that,” he added.

His comments follow Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, raising concerns about Ghana’s education, calling for a critical national conversation to address the challenges confronting Ghana’s education system.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the latest WAEC results must concern every Ghanaian, adding that the results show that the future of our children is under serious threat.

The minority leader argued that 183,233 young people completed secondary school without obtaining a credit pass in Core Mathematics, while the credit pass rate in English Language fell to 62.40%, its lowest level in four years.

He further noted concerns over BECE candidates’ placement, where 54,985 candidates were initially denied automatic placement into senior high schools.

Afenyo-Markin argued that more than 200,000 young Ghanaians are at risk of being left behind at both ends of the secondary-school system, calling on the government to stop reacting only when problems become public.

 The minority leader urged the Mahama government to treat this as a major national crisis requiring immediate action and lasting solutions, saying,  “When our children’s education is in crisis, Ghana’s future is in danger. The time to act is now”.

In a Facebook post, Afenyo-Markin wrote, “WE NEED A CRITICAL NATIONAL CONVERSATION ON EDUCATION.

The latest WAEC results must concern every Ghanaian. They show that the future of our children is under serious threat.

Some 183,233 young people completed secondary school without a credit in Core Mathematics, while the credit pass rate in English Language fell to 62.40%, its lowest level in four years. Performance in both subjects remains below the levels recorded in 2024.

At the same time, nearly 55,000 BECE candidates were initially denied automatic placement. We are hearing reports of children wrongly placed in special schools and others arriving at their assigned schools only to find no space. Yet government’s own figures show 859,828 vacancies for 623,072 candidates, while 85 private schools participating in Free SHS also have capacity. A self-placement portal is not a school place; every child needs an actual seat in a functioning classroom.

More than 200,000 young Ghanaians are therefore at risk of being left behind at both ends of the secondary-school system.

Government must stop reacting only when problems become public. It must publish the final placement outcomes, explain the rules and pass marks applied, properly fund teaching and remedial programmes, and provide clear pathways into TVET, apprenticeships and skills training for those who did not obtain the required WASSCE credits.

Mahama government is expected to treat this as a major national crisis requiring immediate action and lasting solutions.

Ghana urgently needs an honest national conversation about educational funding, teaching quality, contact hours, teacher motivation, learning materials, infrastructure and supervision. This must rise above partisan excuses because the future of an entire generation is at stake.

The NPP expanded access through Free SHS and created Free TVET, apprenticeship and skills-development opportunities because we believe no Ghanaian child should be denied a future by poverty or one set of examination results.

The 54,985 BECE candidates need real school places; the 183,233 WASSCE graduates need a second chance.

Mr President, parents are worried, children are anxious, and teachers are under pressure.

When our children’s education is in crisis, Ghana’s future is in danger. The time to act is now”.

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‘We cannot do all Big Push roads at once; there’s a limit to the budget’ – Mahama

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‘We cannot do all Big Push roads at once; there’s a limit to the budget’ – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has said his government’s Big Push road projects will be implemented in phases.

According to John Mahama, the government cannot undertake all the country’s road projects at once because of limits to the available budget.

Mahama stressed that the government could not address the country’s road infrastructure needs simultaneously because of budgetary constraints.

He explained that the government had prioritised major trunk roads, particularly those linking regional capitals, before moving on to feeder roads that connect communities and towns.

Speaking during the first day of his two-day “Resetting Ghana Tour” in the Upper West Region, President Mahama stated, ‘Everybody thinks that we can do all their roads at once. We cannot do that. There’s a limit to the budget that we have”.

“And so there’s Big Push Phase 1, we’re scoping Big Push Phase 2, and there’ll be a Big Push Phase 3,” he stated.

“As we go, we’ll move from the trunk roads to the other feeder roads that link up with the trunk roads,” he explained.

He added, “But it’s good to do the trunk roads so that at least everybody can come from this constituency, join the main road, and have a good ride. After the trunk road is done, then we can now do the feeder roads into the communities and the towns.”

President Mahama also expressed confidence in the quality of work being undertaken on the Wa-Han road project.

“We’ll be here next year to come and commission the road, and I’m sure that the quality of the road will be good,” he said.

“After we do the double-surface dressing, we will then seal the whole road with asphalt from Wa to Bolga, so that at least we know that for the next 30 years, the road will last and will require just very little maintenance,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Roads Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has disclosed that government has re-enacted the Road Fund to provide sustainable financing for the maintenance of road infrastructure across the country.

According to the Roads Minister, the planned Accra-Kumasi Expressway will also attract toll charges.

He added that motorists will not be compelled to use the expressway if they do not want to pay the toll.

Speaking at the 2026 Transport Sector Review in Ho, Agbodza stated, “We are taking steps to modernise revenue mobilisation through technology following Parliament’s approval of a 20-year public-private partnership concession in July 2026.

“The government is introducing a multi-lane and free-flow electronic tolling system, and this system will be implemented on every public road that has been improved.

“Every interchange in our country will attract the attention of road tolling, especially the Accra-Kumasi Expressway comes with its own tolling system. Contractors have started returning to the existing Accra to Kumasi bypasses, and in a few weeks all of them will be back on site.”

Also, Kwame Governs Agbodza has assured the World Bank that the John Mahama government’s Big Push Road project will not become a costly liability.

Kwame Governs Agbodza, in a post in direct response to a World Bank warning that the country’s US$10bn Big Push road infrastructure program risks creating major future liabilities without stronger maintenance reforms.

He outlined measures the government intends to implement to ensure roads and bridges constructed under the Big Push infrastructure programme do not become a future financial burden on the state.

The Road Minister disclosed plans to fully activate the Road Maintenance Trust Fund created by Act 1147 in 2025, improve allocation of Road User Charges with greater transparency, and reintroduce electronic road and bridge tolling to expand revenue.

He also disclosed that completed Big Push projects will use performance-based maintenance contracts backed by dedicated Road Fund resources, which will aim to replace the existing “build-deteriorate-rehabilitate” pattern with sustainable “build-maintain-preserve” practices.

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“I warned Haruna Iddrisu, but he didn’t listen” – Allotey Jacobs

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“I warned Haruna Iddrisu, but he didn’t listen” – Allotey Jacobs

Former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Allotey Jacobs, has criticised Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu over the controversies surrounding the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).

According to Allotey Jacobs, he cautioned Haruna Iddrisu against accepting the Education Minister position, but the minister ignored his advice.

In a post on Facebook, Allotey Jacobs wrote, “I Warned Haruna Iddrisu Not To Take The Appointment As The Education Minister, But He Didn’t Listen. He Has Now Become Useless 😂”.

Allotey Jacobs’ remarks come amid growing criticism of the Education Ministry over challenges and public concerns surrounding the 2026 CSSPS, which has triggered frustration among parents, students and other stakeholders.

In related news, former Manhyia North Member of Parliament, Collins Owusu Amankwah, has claimed that President John Dramani Mahama deliberately placed Haruna Iddrisu at the Education Ministry to disgrace him.

He claimed that President John Dramani Mahama wants to ruin the political career of Haruna Iddrisu.

According to Collins Owusu Amankwah, President Mahama deliberately appointed Haruna Iddrisu as Education Minister to damage his political future.

The former MP argued that the challenges affecting Ghana’s education sector, particularly the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), have raised concerns about support being given to the education minister.

Collins Owusu Amankwah criticised the handling of the 2026 school placement exercise.

He argued that the situation appears to have defeated the purpose for which the CSSPS was introduced.

Speaking on Asempa FM on September 8, 2026, Collins Owusu Amankwah stated, “What is happening in the education system, I don’t want to believe that Mahama deliberately put Haruna Iddrisu in that ministry to disgrace him. Mahama wants to ruin Haruna’s political career. It is intentional, and that is why he placed him at the Education Ministry”.

“The CSSPS was carefully thought through to help avoid such placement issues. What is happening? We are back to square one,” he stated.

“Parents are now going to placement centres for their wards to be placed in schools. Now they say they want to do self-placement. Then what is the essence of the CSSPS?” he asked.

The former MP further called for a merit-based placement system and also drew attention to the psychological trauma that the children are going through now.

He added, “We need to build on the merit-based placement system. At least it can bring some form of fairness and transparency”.

“The psychological trauma that the children are going through now could have been avoided,” he stated.

“Education is key to development, so we should make sure the children’s future wellbeing is our priority,” he said.

Meanwhile, Hashmin Mohammed, the spokesperson for the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has dismissed claims that President John Mahama has not abandoned the Minister to deal with challenges confronting Ghana’s education sector.

According to Hashmin Mohammed, claims by former Manhyia North MP, Collins Owusu Amankwah, alleging that the President had left Haruna Iddrisu to fail with challenges in the sector were “factually wrong, politically convenient and completely unsupported by the evidence”.

He argued that attempts to portray challenges associated with the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) as evidence of presidential neglect are a false political narrative.

In a statement, Mr Mohammed stated, “The attempt to portray the challenges associated with the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) as evidence of presidential neglect is nothing more than an attempt to manufacture a political narrative where none exists”.

“The Hon. Minister has chosen to confront the problems head-on, strengthening the system, improving accountability and putting mechanisms in place to make placement more transparent, responsive and efficient,” he stated.

“President John Dramani Mahama did not appoint Hon. Haruna Iddrisu to fail. He appointed him to fix problems. And he is supporting him to do exactly that,” he said.

“We appreciate the former MP’s interest in Ghana’s education sector. But public discourse on education must be based on facts, not political convenience,” he said.

“The reality is that the Mahama administration inherited challenges across the education sector and has chosen to confront them through reform, investment and institutional strengthening,” he stated.

He further added that the CSSPS was being improved rather than abandoned.

The spokesperson added, “The CSSPS is being improved, not abandoned. The Education Minister is being supported, not isolated. And the education sector is being reformed, not left to drift”.

“Those who have genuine concerns about education are welcome to contribute constructive ideas. But attempts to turn every reform challenge into evidence of presidential abandonment will not change the facts,” he added.

“The Government is fixing the system. The reforms are underway. And President Mahama remains firmly behind the Education Minister.”

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‘NDC footsoldiers at the Presidency hungry and angry’ – Stephen Atubiga alleges

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‘NDC footsoldiers at the Presidency hungry and angry’ – Stephen Atubiga alleges

Stephen Atubiga, a former presidential aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has alleged that NDC footsoldiers posted at the Presidency are very hungry and angry.

The former NDC member, who is now the founder and leader of the National Liberation Congress (NLC), claimed that NDC footsoldiers employed at the Jubilee House are being maltreated and subjected to inhumane treatment.

He further raised concerns about the remuneration and welfare of the operatives, alleging that the NDC footsoldiers are being paid GH¢1,000.

Stephen Atubiga also called out Colonel Abdulie and his deputy, Lieutenant Adonteng, who are responsible for security at the Presidency, accusing them of arbitrary dismissal and confiscating their identification cards.

According to  Stephen Atubiga, some of the workers are allegedly asked to surrender their ID cards and go home, with the assurance that they would be called back.

In a Facebook post on September 9, 2026, Stephen Atubiga stated, “*NOTICE OF CAUTION TO COL. ABDULIE AND DEPUTY LT. ADONTENG – HEAD OF SECURITY AT THE PRESIDENCY*

Col. Abdulie and your Deputy, Lt. Adonteng, please sit up.

The 158 NDC Footsoldiers and grassroots National Security operatives posted at the Presidency are very hungry and angry. There are serious allegations of inhumane treatment against your office.

1.  *Arbitrary Dismissal:* Their biggest cry is that for any small issue, you just take their ID cards and ask them to go home and that you will call them. They complain that even when you meet them in the lobby or corridors returning from the washroom, you just say, “Bring your card and go home.” Some comrades have been home hungry for over 3 months now.

2.  *Poor Welfare and Pay:* At the seat of government, where security officers must be well fed and well paid, I am surprised to hear they are only given GH¢1000. Even with the Chief of Staff supporting them with an additional GH¢1200.00, the total take-home of GH¢2200.00 is too small, especially for those with wives and children.

 Ask the president for more money for our boys and girls. As we ready to support for your call for more money for our comrades.

GH2200, monthly take-home can’t even take care of a call girl, bottocks food, hotel and goodbye take-home; talking of a husband taking such home how?

3.  *Lack of Engagement:* You have not met all of them to listen to their problems or welfare. That is why some are unable to report to work for days due to lack of transport fare.

The allegations of bad treatment of our 150 comrades is unacceptable, if true.

You should support them to get their full pay. Party grassroots footsoldiers cannot work on an empty stomach.

I will keep most of the inhumane allegations internal for now. They also allege that you have not made any provision to get to know them personally or introduce them to leadership at the Presidency. Immediately you see them, it is “Come, what is your name? Who are you? Let me see your card?”

These 158 comrades are grassroots and footsoldiers reaping what they have sown. They have no barracks to go to in opposition but back to the party grounds. I am pleading for dignified treatment for them.

God forbid something goes wrong; I will not be surprised if these comrades jump on you people like how Nanka Bruce was unfortunately manhandled.

My brother Col. Abdulie and your deputy Lt. Adonteng, the 158 National Security NDC footsoldiers and grassroots are all sitting on thorns against you.

I have said my own.

Stephen Atubiga.

Please share to the attention of leadership at the presidency.

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@ghnow_ Children of Apostle Safo Kantanka sing to honor their late Father #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ I breastfed Kwadwo Akofena because her mother used to come home late #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

“Why is a top MP reacting like this?” – Policy Analyst BLAST Dafeamekpor over IMF outbursts

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“Why is a top MP reacting like this?” – Policy Analyst BLAST Dafeamekpor over IMF outbursts

Data Scientist and Policy Analyst Alfred Appiah has fired shots at the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, over his outbursts following the IMF’s latest assessment of governance in Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

Alfred Appiah revealed that the Finance Ministry requested technical assistance from the IMF to review the financial performance of state-owned enterprises.

According to him, the government itself requested this support, questioning why Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, a top legislator of the governing party reacting like that.

The Policy Analyst noted that the IMF report also highlighted some positive progress Ghana has made, while also identifying the key risks and areas that still need attention.

In a post on X reacting to Dafeamekpor, the Policy Analyst wrote, “The Finance Ministry requested technical assistance from the IMF to review the financial performance of state-owned enterprises, apply fiscal risk management tools, and analyse the institutional arrangements for SOE oversight.

The IMF visited Ghana, engaged the heads of key SOEs, and prepared a report. If you read the report, it highlights some of the positives in the progress Ghana has made, while also identifying the key risks and areas that still need attention.

So why is a top legislator of the governing party reacting like this?

The government itself requested this support. If the government didn’t want to hear about the risks SOEs pose and only wanted praise singing, why didn’t it simply contract bloggers to praise SOE performance and call it a day?

After all, we are no longer under an IMF programme with financial disbursement implications”.

His comments follow Dafeamekpor, who called out the International Monetary Fund (IMF), questioning them about what exactly they want from the NDC government.

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor accused the IMF of showing political bias against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government over their latest assessment of governance in Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

In a post on X, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor wrote, “1. So what exactly do these IMF Country Directors want from the NDC anytime we are in Govt?

2. I have observed rather disconcertingly, the alacrity with which the IMF criticises an NDC-Govt in respect of matters that they’ll actually facilitate for an NPP-Govt to implement.

3. Two quick major examples will suffice: Messrs Peter Mac Manu and Hackman Owusu Agyemang were Board Chairs of GPHA and Cocobod respectively under the Nana Akufo-Addo regime.

3. Obviously, the IMF didn’t know this and, of course, didn’t also the political colouration or rank of these men who led GPHA & Cocobod Boards at the time.

4. I wish to assure the IMF-Ghana Country officers that I can produce a full list of NPP Snr Ranks & MPs who served on every Board of every SOE within 2017 and 2024. I can also do so from 2001 to 2008.

5. Mr IMF Country Director, by your tainted GoldBod report a couple of weeks prior and your present report in question, tells me without doubt that you have descended into the local political arena of conflict and taken sides opposite to me.

6. You must never be trusted again as an independent and neutral supra-national financial institution.

7. As for our gold, ‘forgerrit’.  We will no longer sell it to you. You can continue to fabricate & skew our country reports with a huge anti Ndc slant.

GoldBod ad vitam !!!!”.

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor’s post comes on the heels of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raising a red flag over political appointments to Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) boards, citing specifically the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) chairman Asiedu Nketia.

According to the IMF, the politicisation of board and executive appointments at State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) could weaken corporate governance, accountability and effective oversight of the entities.

The IMF raised this concern in their report, titled “Advancing SOE Fiscal Risks Management, Financial Oversight, Governance, and Investment Implementation”, published in July 2026

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@ghnow_ Nana Kwadwo Safo Jr. joins the Kantanka Band to entertain Kristo Asafo members during the one-year anniversary celebration of his late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. 🎶🕊️ #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Children of Apostle Safo Kantanka sing to honor their late Father #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

20 Category B schools to be upgraded to A; 10 new schools to be built – Haruna Iddrisu

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20 Category B schools to be upgraded to A; 10 new schools to be built – Haruna Iddrisu

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced that government is set to upgrade 20 Category B Senior High Schools to Category A status.

The Education Minister disclosed that the move forms part of efforts to create more opportunities for students seeking admission to the country’s most sought-after schools.

He further announced plans by the government to construct 10 new model Category A schools to ease the pressure on the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).

Haruna Iddrisu said the government had secured $300 million from the World Bank through the STARR-J initiative to support the infrastructure expansion.

The Education Minister disclosed that he had directed GETFund to dedicate between GH¢250 million and GH¢300 million in 2027 to expand facilities in 10 Category A schools.

Speaking on TV3 on September 11, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “We are going to convert 20 Category B schools into A, and we will build 10 new model Category A schools in the country.”

Haruna Iddrisu highlighted that the upgrade was necessary because demand for Category A schools had outpaced available capacity, with 328,000 students selecting Category A schools but only 76,000 vacancies were available.

Meanwhile, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, the Member of Parliament(MP) for Akim Swedru, has urged the John Mahama government to upgrade at least one SHS in each of Ghana’s 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to reduce placement pressure.

The MP argued that his proposal will help reduce the intense competition for places in Ghana’s most prestigious senior high schools.

Kennedy Osei Nyarko highlighted that MMDA should have at least one well-resourced SHS with quality teaching staff and facilities equivalent to some of Ghana’s best-known Category A schools.

In a Facebook post, Kennedy Osei Nyarko stated, “I think it’s time for the country to at least upgrade one secondary school in each of the 261 MMDAs to a first-class Category A school with quality teaching staff to the level of Achimota, PRESEC, Mfantsipim, Adisadel, Wesley Girls, Prempeh’s etc”.

“Students who want Category A schools will remain in their respective Districts instead of the current approach where every student wants placements at the most prestigious and recognised Category A schools in other regions,” he stated.

Also, Solomon Owusu, Director of Communications for the United Party, has said placement in a lesser-categorised school does not define a student.

According to Solomon Owusu, if a student is a fool, they are a fool, and a Category A school placement will not change anything.

He argued that the whole hullabaloo about Category A schools is because ones in the likelihood of getting into university is very high.

Speaking on TV3 New Day, Solomon Owusu stated, “What makes a school in this country Category A? What is so special about the Category A that we talk about? What is the prestige? Is it the old boys that are making it prestigious? The very vagabonds you find in the so-called Category C are the same ones you are seeing in the so-called Category A.

“The schools in the so-called Category A, what they do is that they present their best 200 and come and show you they all had 8As. What about the rest? They took about 4000 people to go and write, go and check, go into it. You will see the Fs; if they were indeed Category A, this country would have been transformed”.

He further cited the widely used author of the Aki Ola mathematics test book, who he said attended Obuasi Secondary Technical School. 

Solomon Owusu added, “W’abon a w’abon, if you are a fool you are a fool; the Category A school placement will not change anything”.

“Having experienced the so-called Category A, there are a lot of things I don’t want to expose. The science students now barely even attend labs; how can you be doing science and not be going to the lab, and you call yourself Category A?”

“In their mind, when they get to Category A, the likelihood of getting a grade A University is very high; that is all to it. But the whole work rests on the student. If the student is not going to learn. I bet you, you are not going to achieve anything”.

@ghnow_ Nana Yaw Safo Kantanka Arrives at His Late Father’s One-Year Anniversary #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Family Pays Respect at the Tomb of Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

“I don’t deserve to live if…” – Joseph Kpemka speaks on alleged $800k BOST ‘fraud’

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“I don’t deserve to live if…” – Joseph Kpemka speaks on alleged $800k BOST ‘fraud’

Joseph Kpemka, the Former Deputy Attorney General and former Deputy Managing Director of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), has broken his silence after he was invited by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for questioning.

It will be recalled that news broke of Joseph Kpemka being questioned by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over his alleged involvement in over $US$800,000 BOST ‘fraud’.

According to reports, Joseph Kpemka was invited by EOCO on Thursday, September 10, 2026, and was subsequently granted bail after questioning.

On Thursday evening, news of Joseph Kpemka’s invitation to EOCO emerged.

However, EOCO has not officially commented on the matter; sources familiar with the development have confirmed that Mr Kpemka was invited and questioned before being granted bail.

Reports suggest Joseph Kpemka is the subject of the investigation centres on a demurrage claim of over US$800,000 arising from the delayed delivery of products by a United Arab Emirates-based trading company, Poly Pro Trading DMCC.

Joseph Kpemka was appointed Deputy Managing Director of BOST by then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in May 2024.

His invitation comes amid ongoing investigations into the conduct of some former government officials over suspected financial and other infractions.

However, speaking to media personality Blakk Rasta, Joseph Kpemka maintained that neither he nor the previous BOST management was responsible for the demurrage.

He argued that the delay was caused by the supplier and a court order that prevented BOST from receiving the products.

He stated, “Sometime in 2024, a ship or three ships delivered some products to BOST. They delivered some products to BOST, and actually what happened was that the contract was entered into before I got to BOST. It was entered into in February, and then I joined BOST in June.

So when the contract was entered into in February, it had provisions for delivery time, and it also had provisions for receipts. Now the product was delivered at a time I was not still at BOST, and there was a delay on the part of the ship owners in delivering the product.

“So when the delay was occasioned on the part of the ship owners in delivering the product, there was also another court order by a court restraining BOST from receiving the product,” he said.

He stressed that no money had actually been lost by the state.

“Mind you, no GH¢1 has been lost so far. Not GH¢1 has been lost,” he said, explaining that the alleged loss remains anticipated because BOST has not paid the demurrage.

John Kpemka further challenged investigators to produce evidence that he personally benefited from the transaction, saying he does not deserve to live should investigators find a piece of evidence against him that he stole or committed fraud.

“If anybody gets one piece of evidence against me that I stole, I committed fraud. I defrauded. I deliberately made the government lose money so that I benefit. If you get that piece of evidence against me, I don’t deserve to live,” he said.

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@ghnow_ Family Pays Respect at the Tomb of Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Adwoa Safo has reportedly suffered a relapse of a head injury she sustained during the shooting incident involving Akofena. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

3.8% of Ghanaians have considered suicide, 2.3% attempted it – WHO

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3.8% of Ghanaians have considered suicide, 2.3% attempted it – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Representative to Ghana, Dr Fiona Braka, has disclosed that 3.8 per cent of adults in Ghana have considered suicide, while 2.3 per cent have attempted suicide.

Dr Fiona Braka highlighted the need for stronger prevention and support systems across the country.

The WHO Country Representative to Ghana made these figures known during the launch of activities marking the 2026 World Suicide Prevention Day.

She disclosed that findings from the 2023 Ghana STEPS Survey also showed that suicidal thoughts were common among young people, stressing that targeted interventions are particularly important.

Dr Fiona Braka stated, “Every suicide is a tragedy that has profound social, emotional, and economic consequences for families, for friends, for workplaces, and for communities. In Ghana, the recent evidence highlights the need for continued action”.

She further called for intensified efforts to prevent suicide, particularly among young people and other vulnerable groups.

She also commended the government and Parliament for decriminalising attempted suicide in March 2023, describing the reform as a shift from punishment to care and compassion.

“This important reform marked a significant shift from punishment to care and compassion, recognising that suicide and suicidal behaviour are public health and mental health concerns that require support, treatment, and protection of human dignity,” she said.

Dr Fiona Braka further called on stakeholders to strengthen support systems and ensure people at risk receive appropriate care and protection.

In related suicide news, some months ago, a 17-year-old final-year student of Mfantsipim Senior High School in Cape Coast committed suicide.

The deceased has been identified as Emmanuel Arthur and was found in an unfinished building at Ola North, a suburb of Cape Coast.

Reports suggest he was found following a report made by a carpenter working at the site.

According to the Central Regional Police Command, officers responded to the report on June 11, 2026, and discovered the student’s remains.

The police disclosed that a search conducted at the scene led to the retrieval of a black backpack containing examination materials for a Geography Paper 1 mock examination paper bearing the name Emmanuel Arthur.

Police Investigators also recovered two mobile phones (an Android and a small ‘yam’ phone) and other personal belongings.

The Mfantsipim Senior High School subsequently confirmed the identity of the deceased, with his body released to the family after a pathologist at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.

Meanwhile, the Police investigations have established that the student died by suicide.

The news follows the death of Innocentia Avinu, a 20-year-old student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), who had been reported missing and was found dead on a beach.

Reports suggest the level 200 UCC student was last seen on June 11, 2026, at the Ayensu Plaza Hostel on the UCC campus when she informed friends that she was leaving campus to meet an acquaintance outside the university community.

According to the information gathered, her family launched a search and appealed to the public for assistance; however, her dead body was discovered on June 12, 2026, at Hatchland Beach Resort, near the University of Cape Coast.

 Eric-Sylvera Kwadzogah Avorgbedor, a cousin of the deceased, has since confirmed her death in an interview, revealing that the cause of death remains unknown.

“The cause of death is unknown for now. I think there is going to be an autopsy on Monday, so until then, we do not actually know what caused her death. Her body was found at Hatchland Beach,” he said.

@ghnow_ Members of Kristo Asafo sing praises in honour of their late Apostle, Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, as they mark his one-year anniversary. 🕊️🎶 #GHNow ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Family Pays Respect at the Tomb of Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Rev Owusu Bempah has no power to determine Ghana’s next president – Sammi Awuku

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Rev Owusu Bempah has no power to determine Ghana’s next president – Sammi Awuku

Sammi Awuku, the Akuapem North Member of Parliament (MP), has told Rev Owusu Bempah, the Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, that he has no power to determine Ghana’s next president.

The Akuapem North MP challenged controversial televangelist Rev Owusu Bempah’s claim that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia cannot become president.

He argued that no human being can determine who will lead Ghana, pointing to Ghana’s political history of Nana Akufo-Addo, John Agyekum Kufuor, the late Prof John Evans Atta Mills and John Mahama as examples.

Sammi Awuku said Akufo-Addo was mocked because he had no “John” in his name, while his height was also ridiculed as an impediment to his presidential ambition.

The MP also cited how political opponents claimed Mahama lacked what it took to lead Ghana again, yet he returned to power.

Sammi Awuku stated, “Who are we to say that this person cannot become president? Is it in our hands?”

The NPP also highlighted that the Bible contains several examples of people being elevated to leadership through God’s will and prayers, boldly predicting that Bawumia will win the 2028 election and become president.

It will be recalled that Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah openly declared his intention to prevent Dr Mahamudu Bawumia from gaining political power.

He warned that the NPP has no chance of winning the 2028 general election.

Speaking during a church service on Sunday, August 9, 2026, Rev Owusu Bempah pledged to take active steps to prevent the NPP from returning to power, saying, “So far as I’m alive, I won’t sit down for Bawumia to win power and come and disturb Christianity. I will curse anyone who votes for the NPP.”

He also pointed to a personal disagreement with the party as one of the reasons behind his position.

Rev Owusu Bempah insisted that, due to what the NPP did to him, he would devote himself to ensuring the party’s collapse.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Muslim Forum for Peace and Unity has boldly told Rev Owusu Bempah he cannot stop what God has ordained for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

The Muslim Forum, using the Holy Qur’an and the Holy Bible, described Rev Owusu Bempah’s threat against Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as hollow, empty and blasphemous.

According to the Muslim Forum, the Holy Qur’an and the Holy Bible scriptures agree that Rev Owusu Bempah has no power to decide who becomes President of Ghana.

On Tuesday, September 9, in a press statement issued and signed by Executive Secretary Dr Zakari Abdul Rahman, the group stated, “Both the Qur’an and the Bible prove that Rev Owusu Bempah’s threat is hollow”.

From the Qur’an, the group quoted Chapter 3, Verse 26: “Say, O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will, and You take sovereignty away from whom You will. You honour whom You will and You humble whom You will. In Your hand is all good. Indeed, You are over all things competent”.

In the Bible, the group quoted Psalm 75:6-7 and Daniel 2:21: “For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another”.

“He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others”. – Daniel 2:21

They further argued, “If God has destined that Dr Bawumia will be President, Rev Owusu Bempah cannot stop it. If God has destined that he will not be President, Rev Owusu Bempah cannot make it happen either. His threat is therefore hollow”.

According to the group, attempts by Rev Owusu Bempah to position himself as the gatekeeper of Ghana’s presidency are blasphemous.

They further argued that Rev Owusu Bempah’s attacks are about personal hatred for Bawumia because he is a Muslim who dares to aspire to lead Ghana.

“This proves that the dangerous anti-Muslim rhetoric he is pursuing is not supported by the majority of respected and enlightened pastors. It is backed only by a few divisive extremists who disguise their personal bitterness as fighting for the Church”, the Forum added.

“We urge all well-meaning Ghanaians – Christians and Muslims – to reject this attempt to introduce religious bigotry into our politics. Ghana’s peace is built on mutual respect, and no one man’s hate should be allowed to destroy it”, the statement concluded.

@ghnow_ Nana Yaw Safo Kantanka Arrives at His Late Father’s One-Year Anniversary #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Nana Kwadwo Safo Jr. has arrived at the one-year anniversary celebration of his late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. 🕊️ #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

‘I will personally lead a demonstration against Ato Forson’ – Hopeson Adorye threatens

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‘I will personally lead a demonstration against Ato Forson’ – Hopeson Adorye threatens

Hopeson Adorye, Director of Field Operations of the United Party, has called on the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, not to pay any outstanding monies owed to former presidential staffers, because they mishandled the country’s finances while in office.

The United Party man urged the Mahama government to instead focus on recovering any state funds they allegedly misappropriated rather than settling the arrears and entitlements claimed by the former Jubilee House staff.

According to Hopeson Adorye, he will personally lead a demonstration against Ato Forson if he pays any money to the former presidential staffers.

Speaking in an interview on Accra 101.5 FM, Hopeson Adorye stated, “We will not pay any money to any presidential staffer, because many appointees from the previous government still owe Ghana. Until those debts are settled, no payments will be made to the current staffers”.

“My brother Ato Forson, if you authorise such payments, I will personally lead a demonstration against you. They can only be paid once those who looted public funds have returned the money,” Adorye emphasised.

Meanwhile, Kow Essuman, a former Legal Counsel to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has told the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson he has until Friday, September 11, 2026, to pay his outstanding salary arrears and terminal benefits or face legal action.

In a social media post, Kow Essuman expressed his frustration about his unpaid salary and benefits, which he said he has been waiting for 20 months.

According to Kow Essuman, the government has refused to pay his salary arrears and terminal benefits, urging the Finance Minister to do the needful and pay him before Friday to avoid judgment debt with interest.

Kow Essuman wrote in a post shared on X on September 10, 2026, stating, “20 months of waiting. Can’t wait any longer. This week, I instructed my lawyers to write to the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, MP, to DEMAND my salary arrears and terminal benefits for my service to the nation. I have also demanded INTEREST on the outstanding amount. I expect the Finance Minister to do the needful (PAY ME BY FRIDAY) and avoid JUDGMENT DEBT WITH INTEREST!”.

He also shared a formal letter written by his lawyers to the Finance Minister demanding him for his outstanding ex-gratia arrears and terminal benefits following the expiration of his tenure in January 2025.

On September 8, 2026, in a letter addressed to the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, lawyers for Kow Essuman detailed that he appointed Legal Counsel to then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in January 2021 and later appointed acting Secretary to the President in October 2024, in addition to his duties as legal counsel serving until January 7, 2025, when the former President’s tenure ended.

According to the lawyers, their client’s appointment entitled him to terminal benefits including “four (4) months’ consolidated salary for every completed year of service or part thereof, an installation grant equivalent to one month’s salary, and a resettlement grant equivalent to one month’s salary for each year or fraction thereof served”.

The lawyers further argued that the benefits, together with outstanding salary arrears, became due to their client at the end of his tenure.

They also cited Section 2(c) of the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), which requires the Transition Team to ensure that salaries, allowances and retiring benefits due to specified public office holders are paid “without undue delay.”

Kow Essuman lawyers further claimed that while the Speaker and Members of Parliament, former Ministers and Deputy Ministers, MMDCEs and members of the Council of State had received their respective arrears and terminal benefits, their client and other former Presidential Staffers remained unpaid.

The lawyer stated, “Where persons who served in comparable public offices during the same period have received their applicable benefits, the continued withholding of our client’s entitlement is arbitrary, discriminatory, unfair and unlawful”.

According to the lawyers, Kow Essuman had made several representations over the matter without success.

They are further demanding that the Ministry of Finance pay the outstanding amount, together with interest from January 7, 2025, at the prevailing commercial bank rate.

The lawyers also gave the Ministry until Friday, September 11, 2026, to settle the outstanding principal and interest in full, warning that failure to meet the deadline would result in their client commencing legal proceedings against the State.

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@ghnow_ Nana Kwadwo Safo Jr. has arrived at the one-year anniversary celebration of his late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. 🕊️ #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Nana Yaw Safo Kantanka Arrives at His Late Father’s One-Year Anniversary #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Former Deputy AG Joseph Kpemka under EOCO probe over alleged $800k BOST ‘fraud’

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Former Deputy AG Joseph Kpemka under EOCO probe over alleged $800k BOST ‘fraud’

The former Deputy Attorney-General Joseph Kpemka has been questioned by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over his alleged involvement in over $US$800,000 BOST ‘fraud’.

According to reports, Joseph Kpemka was invited by EOCO on Thursday, September 10, 2026, and was subsequently granted bail after questioning.

On Thursday evening, news of Joseph Kpemka’s invitation to EOCO emerged.

However, EOCO has not officially commented on the matter; sources familiar with the development have confirmed that Mr Kpemka was invited and questioned before being granted bail.

Reports suggest Joseph Kpemka is the subject of the investigation centres on a demurrage claim of over US$800,000 arising from the delayed delivery of products by a United Arab Emirates-based trading company, Poly Pro Trading DMCC.

Joseph Kpemka was appointed Deputy Managing Director of BOST by then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in May 2024.

His invitation comes amid ongoing investigations into the conduct of some former government officials over suspected financial and other infractions.

He previously served as the Member of Parliament for Tempane in the Upper East Region after winning the constituency in the 2016 parliamentary election. He lost the seat in the 2020 election.

Joseph Kpemka also served as Deputy Attorney-General during the Akufo-Addo administration.

In other news, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, has announced that there will be some interesting cases coming soon under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL).

According to Justice Srem-Sai, the prosecutors have identified approximately 30 cases from the ORAL report that are prosecutable.

Speaking on TV3’s Hot Issues on July 26, 2026, Dr Srem-Sai revealed, “When we analyse the report, I think we had about 30 cases that we thought were prosecutable”.

Justice Srem-Sai also disclosed that between five and ten of those cases are currently at advanced stages of prosecution.

“I think we have like between five and 10 now,” Dr Srem-Sai stated.

According to the Deputy Attorney General, prosecutorial decisions are guided solely by the strength of evidence rather than the profile or political affiliation of the individuals.

Justice Srem-Sai added, “We don’t actually focus on which one is big or which one is that. We focus on which one is prosecutable”.

“I can tell you there will be some interesting cases coming soon”, he hinted.

Dr Srem-Sai regurgitated the government’s commitment to pursuing ORAL cases, which was established to investigate allegations of corruption, financial loss and the misappropriation of public resources.

“We are going to continue prosecuting as far as the ORAL is concerned; we are going to do it”, he added.

@ghnow_ A sister has raised concerns after their son was placed in a school that was not among the eight schools he selected. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Nana Kwadwo Safo Jr. has arrived at the one-year anniversary celebration of his late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. 🕊️ #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

BREAKING – Inaki Williams quits Black Stars

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BREAKING – Inaki Williams quits Black Stars

Inaki Williams, in a social media post, has announced that his journey with the Ghana national team the Black Stars has come to an end.

In a post on X, Inaki Williams wrote, “I feel the time has come to bring my journey with the Ghana national team to an end. 🇬🇭❤️

I leave happy, proud and with the peace of mind of knowing that I gave everything every time I wore this shirt.

Ghana has given me much more than football. It has allowed me to come back home, feel even closer to my roots and experience the enormous pride of representing my country and wearing this flag on my chest.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has been part of this journey and for all the love you have always shown me.

Ghana will always be a part of me. I will continue supporting the Black Stars as one of you, wherever I am.

Medaase. Always Ghana. 🇬🇭❤️”.

Inaki Williams made his Black Stars debut in 2022, making 28 appearances for the senior national team.

During his time with the national team, Inaki Williams scored twice and played in two FIFA World Cup tournaments with the Black Stars in 2022 and the latest being the just-ended 2026.

Inaki Williams was also at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with the Black Stars as they failed to advance from the group stage.

Athletic Club attacker switched his international allegiance to play for Ghana in July 2022 after previously representing Spain.

He earned his first Black Stars call-up in September 2022, when he was called up by former coach Otto Addo to the squad for pre-World Cup friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua.

Following his retirement from international football, Inaki now turns his full attention to playing for Athletic Club.

In other news, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that they have reached an agreement with Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz to continue as head coach of the Black Stars.

The GFA disclosed that discussions between the coach, the Association and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation resulted in an agreement for Queiroz to take up a new coaching mandate.

According to the GFA, Queiroz’s extensive international experience, technical expertise and knowledge of the Black Stars made him the preferred choice.

“The GFA believes Queiroz’s extensive international experience, technical expertise and knowledge of the Black Stars position him strongly to lead the team into this next chapter,” the Association said in a statement on Wednesday, September 2.

However, the GFA did not disclose the duration or specific terms of the new mandate, adding that details about Queiroz’s new assignment and the Black Stars’ upcoming programme would be announced in due course.

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