President John Dramani Mahama has called on leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to prioritize dialogue and sustained engagement with Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso following their withdrawal from the regional bloc. Speaking on regional integration, President Mahama cautioned against isolating the three Sahel countries, now operating under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), stressing that cooperation remains critical to addressing West Africa’s shared political, security, and economic challenges. “Our sub-region is facing challenges. Three of our members have decided to break away and form the AES,” he noted, adding that their exit should not sever…
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Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has called on delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to reject claims that former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was responsible for Ghana’s economic difficulties under the party’s administration. Speaking to party delegates, Adwoa Safo insisted that Dr. Bawumia should not be made the scapegoat for the government’s economic challenges, arguing that his influence over economic decision-making was limited. She maintained that the former Vice President remains the strongest candidate to lead the NPP into the next general elections. According to her, the former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, played a…
Ghana’s designation by the United Nations as the Sanitation and Waste Management Hub for West Africa in 2025 has been largely attributed to the extensive waste management infrastructure developed by Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed. Speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony organised by the Jospong Group in Accra on Friday, December 12, the Minister said the company’s 36 advanced waste treatment facilities positioned Ghana as a regional and continental leader in sanitation and environmental management. “In fact, in 2025, the United Nations adjudged Ghana the Sanitation and Waste Management Hub…
Ibrahim Adjei, a former Secretary at the Office of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on the public to support the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, 2025, describing it as a crucial step towards regulating commercial motorcycle operations and improving road safety in Ghana. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Monday, December 15, Mr Adjei said the proposed legislation provides a clear legal framework that will encourage Okada riders to operate within the law, helping to curb indiscipline and reduce road accidents. According to him, formal regulation of commercial motorcycling will not only enhance safety but also…
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says the government has allocated GH¢22.8 billion to the health sector in the 2026 fiscal year, aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure, expanding access, and improving conditions for health workers nationwide. According to him, the budget will support improvements in health facilities, expansion of services under the Free Primary Healthcare package, increased funding for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and the recruitment of additional health professionals. The allocation also prioritises better compensation, allowances, and welfare support for healthcare workers. Mr Akandoh reiterated the government’s commitment to sustained engagement with nurses and midwives to…
One person has been confirmed dead following a bee attack on supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kpandai District after a campaign event held on Sunday, December 14. Confirming the incident to Citi News, the Kpandai Constituency Secretary of the NDC, Mr. Robert, said the attack occurred shortly after the party concluded its campaign activities. The deceased, identified as a traditional chief from one of the communities in the district, was reportedly riding a motorbike when he was suddenly attacked by a swarm of bees. In an attempt to escape, he reportedly dismounted and ran, but amid…
A new survey by Global InfoAnalytics ahead of the Kpandai parliamentary rerun shows the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Matthew Nyindam, holding a narrow lead with 50% voter support. The poll, released on Sunday, December 14, 2025, places National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Daniel Nsala Wakpal close behind with 46%, underscoring a tightly contested race. According to the survey, independent candidate Donkor Eric Nipani is projected to secure about 1% of the vote, while 3% of respondents remain undecided. Global InfoAnalytics notes that Nyindam’s lead falls within a ±3.9% margin of error, suggesting limited voter movement and a highly competitive…
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has announced a one-week nationwide clean-up exercise aimed at drastically improving sanitation across the country ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivities. The exercise will run from Saturday, December 13 to Friday, December 20, with the Minister warning that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) will be held personally accountable for sanitation failures in their jurisdictions. Mr Ibrahim said he and his team will embark on unannounced inspections nationwide to assess compliance, stressing that the era of ceremonial clean-up exercises is over. Unannounced Inspections Begin The Minister…
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged graduates of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) to go beyond technical competence and embrace innovation grounded in purpose, integrity, and collaboration, stressing that skills without values and context cannot drive sustainable national development. She made the call while addressing the 10th Congregation Ceremony of UENR held in Sunyani, where she challenged the graduating class to see innovation as a disciplined process that demands perseverance, ethical conduct, and the courage to experiment—even in the face of failure. According to the Vice President, meaningful scientific and technological advancement must be informed…
The government is set to construct 2,000 housing units across military garrisons nationwide to tackle longstanding accommodation challenges facing personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has announced. Speaking at the GAF’s end-of-year non-denominational religious parade held at Burma Camp on Sunday, December 14, 2025, Lt Gen Agyapong revealed that about 700 of the housing units will be built in Accra alone. The parade, which brought together military personnel and senior government officials, was held under the theme “Kept by the Power of God.” “Next year, we will see a…