Author: Krobea

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called for urgent legal and policy reforms to protect Ghana’s growing digital workforce, warning that thousands of young people earning livelihoods through digital platforms remain outside the country’s formal labour protection systems. Speaking at the launch and maiden conference of the Labour Law Society of Ghana on the theme: ‘Navigating the Frontiers of Digital Labour in Ghana’, Mr Ayariga stressed that digital labour is no longer the future of work but a present reality for many Ghanaian youth. Addressing policymakers, legal practitioners, academics, industry leaders and young…

The family of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo has expressed regret over Sunday’s shooting incident that left former Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo hospitalised. “The family wishes to assure members of the Kristo Asafo Mission, relatives, friends, sympathisers, and the general public that Hon. Adwoa Safo is currently in a stable condition and responding positively to medical treatment,” a statement on Monday, June 22 said. It further insisted that the former MP for Dome-Kwabenya Constituency is the “duly recognised Head of the Kwadwo Safo Family”. The statement noted that with the exception of Israel Nana Kwadwo Safo, popularly known…

Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party. Before he announced his resignation, Starmer said he inherited Labour Party that was “politically, financially and morally bankrupt”. He says he was told “time and time again” that the party was “finished”, but says he “proved those people wrong”. He says he changed the party by “ripping out the poison of anti-Semitism”. “Restoring trust on the economy, defence and national security,” he adds. Starmer says the question his party is asking is whether he is best placed to lead it into the next general…

A new survey by Africa Policy Lens (APL) shows the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) with a clear lead in national voter intention ahead of Ghana’s next elections. The “National Voter Perception Poll”, which was conducted from 23rd to 30th May 2026, surveyed 6,483 voters across all 16 regions to gauge political preferences, electoral participation, economic conditions, and perceptions of Ghana’s direction. Key findings The report indicated that the NPP currently enjoys a “measurable advantage in national vote intention”, with 49% of respondents indicating support for the NPP, 38% for the ruling NDC while 8% of the respondents said they…

A new survey by Africa Policy Lens (APL) shows the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) with a clear lead in national voter intention ahead of Ghana’s next elections. The “National Voter Perception Poll”, which was conducted from 23rd to 30th May 2026, surveyed 6,483 voters across all 16 regions to gauge political preferences, electoral participation, economic conditions, and perceptions of Ghana’s direction. Key findings The report indicated that the NPP currently enjoys a “measurable advantage in national vote intention”, with 49% of respondents indicating support for the NPP, 38% for the ruling NDC while 8% of the respondents said they…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested six private security guards in connection with a shooting incident involving former Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo. The incident occurred at Kwabenya on Sunday A statement signed by the Accra Region Head of Public Affairs, Supt. Juliana Obeng, said a search conducted following the arrests led to the retrieval of five pump-action guns, one Taurus pistol loaded with seven rounds of 9mm ammunition, an additional magazine containing five rounds of 9mm ammunition, and communication equipment. According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicate that personnel from the National Operations Directorate and the Intelligence Directorate,…

The Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, on Saturday paid a visit to the family of slain investigative journalist Ahmed Suale at Wulensi in the Nanumba South District of the Northern Region. The visit formed part of a trip to the area during which the Minister first joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Constituency Chairman in Bimbilla to mourn the passing of his father. While interacting with the family of Ahmed Suale, Haruna Iddrisu assured them that the government remains committed to pursuing justice and ensuring that those responsible for the journalist’s murder are…

The Madina Divisional Command has launched an active investigation into a shooting incident involving former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, which occurred in Kwabenya on Sunday, June 21. According to a statement issued by the Accra Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, the incident took place while the former legislator was visiting her late father’s residence. Preliminary findings indicate that Adwoa Safo sustained a gunshot injury to her left ear during the encounter. Following the incident, she reported the matter to the Kwabenya Police and presented a vehicle with registration number GN 3482-24, which bore visible gunshot damage.…

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has placed a ban on extravagant celebrations by parents and guardians marking the completion of Senior High School by their children on school premises. A statement signed by the Head of Public Relations at GES, Daniel Fenyi, and dated June 19, 2026, said management of the Service had observed with concern a growing trend of parents engaging in opulent displays to celebrate their children’s completion of school, including the presentation of expensive gifts such as motor vehicles and money bouquets. While GES said it was not against parents and guardians celebrating the achievements of their…

Former NPP MP and flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong has been dragged before the party’s disciplinary committee over alleged anti-party conduct. The petition was filed on Thursday, June 18 by Charles Opoku, Deputy National Coordinator of TESCON, the party’s student wing. Opoku accused Ken Agyapong of a “pattern of misconduct” that has brought the NPP into disrepute. The dispute began earlier this week when Agyapong clashed with his own party over the Afari Military Hospital. He accused the NPP of neglecting the project and failing to advance its completion during 8 years in office. The party has since rejected the claim,…