President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening and modernising the Ghana Immigration Service, assuring its Governing Council of full support in addressing operational and logistical challenges facing the institution.

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has strongly criticised the Ghana AIDS Commission over its reported distribution of lubricants to men who have sex with men (MSM), arguing that the practice is inconsistent with the Commission’s core mandate and diverts attention and resources from more urgent public health needs.

Private legal practitioner and spokesperson for the United Party, Andrews Appiah-Danquah, has stated that the conviction of senior political figures implicated in illegal mining (galamsey) cases would serve as a powerful deterrent against the ongoing environmental crime.

The Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Prof. Isaac Boadi, has criticised the government’s handling of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, arguing that current efforts are not forceful enough to match the scale of environmental and economic destruction facing the country.

The Co-ordinator of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwah, has warned that Ghana’s ongoing fight against illegal mining—widely known as galamsey—is being significantly undermined by a lack of political will at the highest levels of leadership.

The Head of Communications at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has confirmed that the fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) substation at Akosombo has been successfully brought under control, with engineers currently conducting a detailed assessment to determine the extent of damage.

Speaking in an interview on Accra FM on Thursday, April 23, 2026, Dr. Awusi explained that she had initially exercised restraint in responding to comments made by Apostle Eric Nyamekye out of respect for his religious position.

A delegation from B5 Plus Group Ltd on Thursday, April 23, 2026, paid a working visit to the Kwahu Afram Plains North District to inspect a parcel of land earmarked for the construction of a new Farmers Service Centre.

In the company of the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu; the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture and Member of Parliament for Ketu South, Abla Dzifa Gomashie; and the Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, a delegation undertook a series of significant royal visits across the southern sector of the Volta Region.

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has clarified, through an affidavit submitted at the Adenta High Court, that Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple and the directors of Sesi-Edem Company Ltd have never been declared wanted persons by the agency.

The Minister in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed that the government will soon announce an implementation committee to begin work on proposed constitutional reforms in Ghana.

Speaking on Midday News on Joy FM, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu explained that preparations are underway for the next phase of the constitutional review process, following the completion of a report by the review committee tasked with assessing Ghana’s constitutional framework.

His remarks come amid renewed public debate over the powers and independence of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), particularly concerning its authority to prosecute corruption-related cases without external interference.

The discussion was further heightened after the Deputy Attorney General suggested that addressing concerns about the OSP’s independence would require amendments to the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.

Responding to questions about the progress of the reform process, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu indicated that the formation of an implementation committee is imminent and will mark the transition from review to action.

“An implementation committee will be announced very shortly to carry on with the process,” he said.

He noted that the upcoming phase will provide an opportunity to address identified gaps within the Constitution and Ghana’s broader institutional framework.

“So whatever defects exist with our Constitution and our institutional arrangements can be addressed when we come to initiate a process for actual constitutional reform,” he added.

The Minister urged the public to remain patient and avoid drawing premature conclusions about the process or assigning blame before reforms are fully underway.

“I think that we should all wait for that process to pan out, rather than prematurely making claims and apportioning blame where none exists,” he said.

When asked about timelines, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu did not provide a specific date but assured that the process would begin in the near future.

“It will not be too long. I’m not able to give you a definite position… but it will not be too long,” he stated.

He clarified that the implementation phase has not yet commenced because the committee responsible for driving that stage is still being constituted.

“No, a committee has to be set up for that to happen, and we are in the process of putting together that committee. So very soon it will be announced,” he explained.

Mr. Kwakye Ofosu assured that once the implementation phase officially begins, the government will communicate the details to the public to ensure transparency and awareness.

“When the processes are ready, and the implementation phase is set to take off, the same will be made public for the people of Ghana to be aware of,” he concluded.

Member of Parliament for Samuel Nartey George has reaffirmed his determination to ensure the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQI bill, insisting that he is acting on a renewed mandate from his constituents in Ghana.