Author: Fiifi Sey

Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga says ministers of state have no mandate to interfere in specific chieftaincy matters. According to him, chieftaincy is a sensitive area governed by constitutional and legal provisions which clearly define the responsibilities of government and traditional institutions. He said ministers acting on behalf of the President are expected to support the chieftaincy institution rather than intervene in disputes involving traditional authorities. “It is not the business of a minister to meddle in chieftaincy matters,” Mr Ayariga told Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27, during his vetting. He said the…

Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central Mahama Ayariga is scheduled to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27 for the consideration of his nomination as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The Appointments Committee, in a letter signed by the Principal Assistant Clerk and Clerk to the Committee, Eunice K. Abeka, invited Mr Ayariga to appear before the Committee at 9:00 a.m. at Committee Rooms 1 and 2 of the Administration Block of Parliament House in Accra. “The Appointments Committee extends its warmest congratulations to you on your nomination as Minister Designate for…

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia North and former Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Akwasi Konadu, has called on the government to urgently review the Blue Water Guards programme following allegations of bribery and impersonation involving nine of its members. In a press statement published on his social media pages, Mr Konadu said the arrests at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region should serve as a wake-up call for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and the government. According to him, a programme established to provide community-based intelligence and support…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory to members of the Tijjaniya Muslim Movement of Ghana embarking on pilgrimage to Senegal, urging them to exercise heightened caution in making their travel arrangements. In a statement dated Friday, August 21, the Ministry said that while Senegal remains safe for travellers, concerns have arisen regarding security situations along certain road corridors leading to Dakar, particularly for persons undertaking long-distance journeys by road. “Travellers are urged to take these security considerations into account when planning their journeys,” the statement said. In view of these concerns, the Ministry strongly advised prospective…

The Ministry of Education has expressed grave concern over the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old student with autism at the Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School (BOGISS) in the Upper East Region, allegedly by two watchmen employed at the school. In a statement dated Thursday, August 20 and signed by the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry condemned the incident in the strongest terms, describing any act of sexual abuse or exploitation of a child under the school system’s care as unacceptable and one that “will not be tolerated”. “Schools exist to protect and nurture students, and…

The Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Akosua Manu, has rejected GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi’s challenge for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to identify a page in the institution’s accounts showing that it made a loss. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, August 19, Akosua Manu argued that the challenge was based on what she described as a “technical sleight of hand” intended to shift attention away from the financial losses associated with the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP). She cited the IMF Ghana Country Report, particularly paragraphs 13 and 14, which she said documented…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong says he is deeply humbled by the support and confidence expressed by delegates from 12 constituencies in the Ashanti Region. Mr Kodua said his engagements with the delegates had reinforced his belief that the party’s grassroots remain confident in the reforms, structures and leadership approach he has pursued as General Secretary. He described the region’s support as a strong endorsement but stressed that it also came with a responsibility to continue serving the party. “Home is home, but home does not owe me its support. Its trust must be earned through…

President of the Social Workers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Arnold Kodjo Divine Exorgbe has received the Africa Social Work and Development Network Annual Award for 2025 at a colourful ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya. The Awards held in July recognised excellence in African social work and social development. Receiving the award, Mr. Arnold Kodjo Divine Exorgbe said, “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Africa Social Work and Development Network for nominating me to receive this prestigious award. I’m deeply humbled and incredibly grateful to accept the Social Development Award from the Social Development Network to be recognized…

Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority Osman Abdulai Ayariga has rejected the long-standing narrative that African youth are merely “leaders of tomorrow”, insisting that young people are ready to assume leadership responsibilities now. Mr Ayariga said the youth must move away from waiting for an undefined future and instead demand opportunities to contribute to governance, national development and decision-making in the present. Addressing participants on Day Two of the 2026 National Youth Conference at the KNUST Great Hall in Kumasi, he said the National Youth Authority’s message to young people was that “the action is now”. “Every day…

Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA) Osman Abdulai Ayariga has urged Ghanaian youth to move beyond being passive recipients of government interventions and take an active role in shaping the country’s future. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 National Youth Conference at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Mr Ayariga said young people must recognise their capacity to influence national development through their ideas, skills, leadership and civic participation. He said the conference, held under the theme ‘Rebuilding Values, Inspiring Patriotism: Empowering the Youth in the…