President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Volta River Authority (VRA) for its swift response to the recent fire outbreak at the Akosombo control room, describing the incident as a difficult but important opportunity to modernise critical national infrastructure.

The Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Titus Beyuo, has commended the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, for what he described as a competent and measured response to the recent power outages that affected parts of the country. He also called on stakeholders and the general public to offer support to the Minister rather than subject him to excessive criticism.

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has emphasized the transformative potential of the government’s 24-hour economy policy in driving productivity, generating employment opportunities, and strengthening value chains within Ghana’s shea industry.

A total of GH¢57.2 million in unearned salaries has been successfully recovered from public sector employees who remained on the government payroll despite being absent from duty or failing to meet mandatory validation requirements, according to revelations by the Auditor-General.

President John Mahama has announced that construction works under the West Africa Coastal Areas Project (WACA) are set to commence soon, as government moves to address the growing threat of coastal erosion affecting communities in Ghana’s Volta Region.

Ghana has officially commenced the Sixth Review of its economic reform programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson describing the initiative as a “transformative” journey that has delivered tangible results for the country’s economy.

Fresh details have emerged explaining Ghana’s decision to reject a $109 million health aid package proposed under the United States’ “America First Global Health Strategy,” offering deeper insight into concerns over national sovereignty, data protection, legal jurisdiction, and regulatory independence.

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has strongly refuted allegations that portions of military land have been allocated to prominent business executive Ibrahim Mahama for private development, describing such claims as false, misleading, and without any factual basis.

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has suspended his planned “Thank You Tour” of the North East Region due to escalating security concerns following a recent attack on a military convoy in Bawku.

The Minority in Parliament has intensified calls for the removal of John Abdulai Jinapor, arguing that ultimate accountability for Ghana’s ongoing power challenges rests with the top leadership of the energy sector.

The Ministry of the Interior has announced an immediate ban on the use of motorbikes in Binduri and surrounding communities in the Upper East Region following a deadly security incident involving an attack on a military patrol team.