Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has written a detailed open letter to President John Dramani Mahama, warning of what he describes as deepening governance and institutional crises affecting multiple sectors of Ghana, including energy, cocoa production, environmental regulation and food distribution systems.

Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has issued a strong warning over what he describes as worsening national crises confronting Ghana, calling on President John Dramani Mahama to take urgent action to address challenges in the energy sector, cocoa industry, food distribution system and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The Programme Manager for the Independent Journalism Project at the Media Foundation for West Africa, Kwaku Krobea Asante, has revealed that the Ghana National Fire Service declined to release information relating to two major fire incidents in Ghana despite formal requests made under the country’s Right to Information Law.

Workers of the National Identification Authority under the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) have officially commenced an indefinite nationwide strike action over unresolved concerns related to their working conditions and welfare.

The industrial action was announced by the NIA Division of the union after what it described as a unanimous decision by its Divisional Executive Council. The decision followed the expiration of a seven-day strike notice earlier issued by the parent union to government authorities and management.

In a strongly worded directive released to members nationwide, the union instructed all workers to fully comply with the strike order beginning Wednesday, May 13, 2026, until their demands are addressed.

“On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, no member shall report to work. You will rise from your beds and return to them until further notice and until our just demands are met,” the statement declared.

Prior to the commencement of the strike, union members had been directed to report to work on Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 12, wearing red clothing or red armbands as a symbol of protest, solidarity and resistance.

According to the union, the strike action will continue indefinitely until authorities engage workers and provide satisfactory solutions to the issues raised.

“Let there be no misunderstanding: this strike will remain in force until our collective voice is heard and our conditions are addressed,” the statement further stressed.

Regional union officers across the country have also been tasked with ensuring strict compliance and enforcement of the strike directive in all operational jurisdictions.

The statement was jointly signed by Godsway Ayivor Bismark and Francis Bangfudem Nyuzaghl, who urged workers to remain united and committed throughout the industrial action.

“Our resolve is our weapon; our solidarity is our shield. Only through unwavering unity will we make this struggle a success,” the union leaders stated.

The strike is expected to significantly disrupt operations at NIA offices nationwide, particularly services related to Ghana Card registration, card replacement, data updates and other identity management services.

Members of the public seeking NIA services may therefore experience delays and interruptions unless government officials and union representatives reach a last-minute agreement to end the impasse.

The National Identification Authority plays a critical role in Ghana’s national identity management system, making the strike likely to affect thousands of citizens who rely on daily registration and verification services across the country. 

The National Petroleum Authority in partnership with the 24-Hour Economy Authority and key industry stakeholders has officially launched the pilot phase of the government’s ambitious 24-Hour Economy Programme within Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.

President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following his participation in the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi, where African heads of state, global policymakers, financial leaders and development partners gathered to discuss the future of Africa’s economic growth and sustainable development.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the government over what he describes as a failure to implement meaningful reforms in Ghana’s energy sector despite repeated increases in electricity tariffs and the introduction of the controversial GH¢1 fuel levy.

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has pledged full security support for the rollout of a proposed 24-hour operations system in Ghana’s petroleum downstream sector.

The High Court has dismissed an oral application by lawyers for Gifty Oware Aboagye Mensah seeking to stay proceedings in the ongoing National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal trial, allowing the case to continue despite a pending challenge at the Supreme Court.

The Director of Field Operations for the United Party, Hopeson Adorye, has expressed support for the government’s newly established Value for Money Office, describing it as an important reform that could strengthen accountability and reduce financial irregularities in Ghana’s public sector.

The Presidency at Jubilee House has announced that the newly enacted Value for Money Office Act will introduce stricter oversight mechanisms for public sector spending as part of government efforts to promote transparency and ensure greater accountability in the use of public funds.

President John Dramani Mahama has signed three major reform bills into law, describing them as transformative pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening governance, improving accountability, and protecting the interests of Ghanaians.