Akuapem North Member of Parliament and former National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammi Awuku, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of using state institutions to harass and intimidate opposition figures following the reported arrest of NPP communications team member Dennis Miracles Aboagye by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has dismissed assertions that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) should be blamed for the failure to desilt major storm drains, insisting that the legal responsibility rests with the Department of Urban Roads and the Ghana Hydrological Authority.
Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has welcomed Parliament's passage of the Community Service Bill, 2026, describing it as a major milestone in Ghana's criminal justice reforms.
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Aseidu Nketia, has called for increased investment in Ghana's young people, saying the country's growing youth population represents a significant demographic advantage that can drive long-term national development if properly harnessed.
President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to residents of Accra to actively participate in the ongoing National Clean-up Exercise, stressing that collective action is essential to restoring the capital following the devastating floods that recently affected several communities.
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Akweley Ocloo has warned that any Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) found to have authorised the construction of buildings on waterways or other unauthorised locations will be dismissed.
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has directed Maripoma Enterprise Limited, the contractor undertaking the construction of the Dambai Bridge in the Oti Region, to ensure the project is completed within the agreed timeline, warning that the government will not tolerate unnecessary delays.
African governments have been urged to move beyond dialogue and translate commitments into concrete action to address the continent's growing security challenges following the conclusion of the 13th Africa Security Symposium (ASEC 2026) in Accra.
The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has raised concerns over the growing threat posed by the irresponsible possession and use of illegal firearms, warning that illicit weapons continue to fuel armed robbery, violent crime and other serious criminal activities across the country.
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that the government has distributed 1,500 bags of fertiliser to every agricultural constituency across Ghana as part of efforts to boost food production and ensure farmers have timely access to essential farming inputs ahead of the major planting season.
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has directed Maripoma Enterprise Limited, the contractor constructing the 1.5-kilometre Dambai Bridge, to ensure the project is completed within the agreed contractual timeline, stressing that the government will not tolerate avoidable delays.
My team and I were once again on the ground, joining our hardworking comrades as they participated in the ongoing branch elections. It was a day filled with enthusiasm, unity, and a strong demonstration of commitment to the growth and progress of our great constituency.
Outgoing Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Benin and Togo, Simone Giger, has urged Ghana to use its ongoing constitutional review process to reduce the concentration of power in the presidency, arguing that stronger checks and balances are essential to consolidating the country's democratic gains.
