The National Identification Authority (NIA) has clarified that the Ghana Card is not currently enabled for financial transactions, while, for the first time, officially confirming that advanced discussions are underway to potentially activate such functionality in the future. This clarification comes amid growing public interest and widespread media reports suggesting that the card had already been integrated into banking and payment systems.

Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former Finance Minister, has reportedly had his passport confiscated following his release on bail by a United States immigration court, according to sources cited by JoyNews. The development forms part of ongoing legal proceedings tied to deportation efforts, as the case continues to face procedural delays and documentation challenges.

John Dramani Mahama and Emmanuel Macron held high-level bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace on Wednesday, reinforcing the growing diplomatic, economic, and strategic partnership between Ghana and France. The meeting marked a key moment in strengthening cooperation between the two nations amid evolving global economic and health challenges.

President John Dramani Mahama has commenced his one-day official visit to Paris with a high-level meeting with the President of the French Senate, Gérard Larcher, marking the beginning of a series of diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening Ghana–France relations.

Policy think tank IMANI Africa is urging President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in what it calls emerging “legal and procurement risks” in how state institutions are selecting insurance providers, warning that recent shifts in placements may be sidestepping Ghana’s procurement laws. The call comes amid growing scrutiny of how public sector contracts are awarded, particularly in sectors involving large financial commitments such as insurance.

The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has dismissed recent polling data by Global InfoAnalytics, likening its lead analyst, Mussa Dankwah, to a “lotto doctor” and questioning the credibility of his projections. His remarks add to ongoing political debate in Ghana over the reliability of opinion polls ahead of future elections.

The Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has questioned whether President John Dramani Mahama would have reduced cocoa prices if this year were an election year, suggesting the move is politically motivated. His remarks reflect growing political debate over agricultural pricing policies and their potential impact on Ghana’s rural economy.

Policy think tank IMANI Africa is calling on President John Dramani Mahama to formally restate a key policy position from his first administration in 2014, which allowed public institutions to procure insurance services based on merit, value for money, and competitive capacity.

Policy think tank IMANI Africa has raised serious legal and procurement concerns over recent changes to insurance arrangements at the Ghana National Gas Company, cautioning that disruptions to an existing structured insurance programme could have significant implications for international reinsurance markets.

The Deputy Director of Elections and Information Technology for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has stated that President John Dramani Mahama’s push for visa-free travel across Africa aligns with the Pan-African vision of Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah.

Lawyer and energy expert Lom-Nuku Ahlijah has cautioned that visa-free access across Africa should not be misunderstood as permission for unrestricted or indefinite stays in other countries.

The Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, James Agalga, has strongly defended the newly introduced airport passenger service charges, arguing that the previous pricing structure had become a significant financial burden that undermined Ghana’s long-term aviation ambitions.