POLITICS

President John Dramani Mahama announced a comprehensive, multi-agency plan to address the Greater Accra Region’s ongoing flooding problem, saying that “enough is enough” and outlining specific steps to save lives, safeguard property, and rebuild public trust in urban infrastructure planning. Speaking at a community event in Dodowa as part of …

Traffic and daily operations have been disrupted by the significant flooding that has occurred in numerous parts of Accra as a result of the nearly three-hour downpour. The impact on locals and drivers was exacerbated by the downpour, which started at around 3 PM and rained during the busiest commuter …

Since April 28, 2025, 8,463 chip-embedded passports have been given throughout Ghana, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The Minister made the news in a Facebook post, emphasizing that there was no additional fee for the courier delivery of the passports to applicants. This comes after the government …

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association in the Greater Accra Region has directed its members to lower prices, so car owners and transport operators should expect to witness a decrease in spare part costs in the days ahead. Following notable increases in the cedi’s value relative to other major …

President John Mahama has stated that in order to drastically cut down on travel time between the country’s largest cities, the government plans to build a new expressway between Accra and Kumasi. The president said during his Thank You visit of the Upper West Region on Thursday that his cabinet …

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is scheduled to return to Ghana by the end of next week, according to President John Dramani Mahama. After a brief illness, the vice president is currently undergoing medical attention in the United Kingdom. President Mahama provided an update on her health on Friday, …

Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, the Mamponghene and Krontihene of Asanteman, will be given a royal farewell by the Asante Kingdom. His funeral services are planned for June 6–9, 2025, in Asante Mampong. On Monday, June 9, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, will attend the rituals’ culmination and perform the …

Kennedy Agyapong, a former Assin Central MP, has criticized President John Dramani Mahama’s handling of the ongoing situation surrounding Sammy Gyamfi, the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board. During the Entrepreneurship and National Leadership event on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Central University, Mr. Agyapong voiced his displeasure with …

Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) that owe the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will face a crackdown, according to Energy Minister John Jinapor, who also warned that nonpayment could result in their disconnection. The Ghana Water Company Limited has been singled out for not making any payments at all for …

The Ahafo Regional Education Directorate, under Mr. Abraham Fletcher’s leadership has outlined ambitious plans to transform the region into a hub of excellence in education. This vision will be achieved through a multifaceted approach prioritizing quality teaching, infrastructure development, and community engagement. As the newly posted director of education for …