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A significant reshuffle is presently taking place within the leadership of the Ghana Police Service (GPS). The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, in a bid to bolster leadership and improve the operational effectiveness of the service, has implemented prompt changes in the senior officers. A formal notice …

Kennedy Agyapong lost the majority of votes in the recent New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary due to a mix of campaign errors and delegate defections, according to Mussa Dankwah, executive director of Global InfoAnalytics. Kennedy Agyapong finished as the closest candidate, but Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia emerged victorious …

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to look into claims of misconduct in the distribution of overseas scholarships after statements were made during a radio discourse. In a notice dated February 3, 2026, directed to the Director-General of the NIB, Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, …

Alexander Afenyo Markin, the leader of the Minority in Parliament, has urged the majority to provide the minority greater chances to participate in legislative advocacy when Parliament reconvenes. The call for more inclusivity in parliamentary procedures was made at a leadership media briefing prior to to the start of Parliament …

The government intends to rename Kotoka International Airport as Accra International Airport, according to Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga. One of the nation’s most iconic sites will undergo a significant transformation as a result of the announcement. Speaking to media before to begin the meeting of the Second Session of the …

Cocoa farmers nationwide are planning a countrywide protest next week regarding unpaid funds owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for cocoa beans provided since November 2025. Farmers report that prolonged payment delays have thrown them into significant financial difficulty, hindering their capacity to meet essential needs, such as healthcare …

President John Dramani Mahama has been ranked fifth on the Devex 2026 list of the 50 most influential people in global development. The ranking recognises his advocacy for a new world order that positions Africa and other developing countries as equal partners in the global economic system, moving beyond traditional …

President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday launched the Sheapark Resource Hub Project in Wa, noting that the launch was a deliberate policy choice, which reflects the government’s determination to reset Ghana’s development trajectory by investing in the people, unlocking regional strengths, and ensuring that no part of the country is …

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has secured the presidential candidacy of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after a decisive victory in the party’s nationwide presidential primaries on Saturday. In a decisive show of superiority, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was proclaimed the clear victor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential …

Information reaching Ghanatodayonline.com from closed and highly reliable sources indicates that former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Forestry Commission under the Akufo-Addo administration, Hon. Kwabena Kokofu, has made a sudden political U-turn regarding his ambition in the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Hon. Kokofu, who had earlier declared his intention …

Approximately 900 female students from the Northern School of Business (NOBISCO) have been forced to relocate after a large fire destroyed the girls’ dormitory on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Reports state that personal things, such as beds, mattresses, books, uniforms, and other items, were destroyed, leaving many pupils distressed even …

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Member of Parliament(MP) for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip, has cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) not to presume that the legal dispute regarding the Kpandai parliamentary seat is resolved. This comes after a Supreme Court ruling that reinstated the election of the party’s nominee, Matthew …

The Supreme Court has overturned the High Court’s ruling in Tamale that annulled the 2024 parliamentary election results for the Kpandai Constituency in the Northern Region. The decision was made by a four-to-one majority, with Justice Gabriel Pwamang in dissent. The Supreme Court thus nullified the High Court’s judgment in …

Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, visited the Sofoline Garages in Kumasi after a destructive fire incident that damaged numerous vehicles and commercial buildings. Together with the Kwadaso Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Eric Asibey, and other officials, the Regional Minister visited the impacted area to evaluate the level …

Less than 24 hours after a severe fire incident at Sofoline Magazine, another fire has erupted in the Kumasi Metropolis, sparking new worries about fire safety in business areas. The most recent event took place on Monday night around 10:00 pm when flames engulfed the Anloga Market close to Afful …

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of being hypocritical in how it has handled the contentious anti-LGBTQ bill. At a news conference in Accra to commemorate a year of the Minority’s review in Parliament, he made the remarks. Speaking to the …

Abdul Salam Daaru, a contestant in the Ayawaso East National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary, has exited the competition and announced his backing for Hajia Amina Adam, the spouse of the deceased Member of Parliament, Mahama Naser Toure. Mr. Daaru was one of six candidates who collected nomination forms on …

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, declared that the ministry has authorized the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to global internet figure Darren Watkins Jr also known as IShowSpeed, after verifying what he referred to as the streamer’s “irrefutable ties” to Ghana. In a post on his social media …

Former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, seasoned politician Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, and former-Education Minister Dr. Christine Amoako-Nuamah have brought a case to the Supreme Court disputing the legality of the delegate-based systems employed by Ghana’s leading political parties to select their presidential and parliamentary candidates. …

Six candidates have obtained nomination forms to compete in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in Ayawaso East for the upcoming March 3 by-election. The party’s constituency chairman, Mohammed Ramme; Hajia Amina Adam, spouse of the deceased Member of Parliament; Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal; and Dr. …