Author: Krobea

Civil society group Election Watch Ghana has underscored the influence of religion in shaping politics in Ghana though describing that as “complex”. It highlighted a recent study that anticipates a peaceful and incident-free by-election in the Ayawaso East Constituency on Tuesday, March 3. It said the run-up to the by-election has been without the usual campaigns and, most importantly, vote buying of electorates. “The study attributes this positive development to the influence of religion, which can promote moral values and peaceful coexistence,” Election Watch Ghana said in a press release on Monday, March 2. “The Ramadan fasting period has created…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has met members of the senior national women’s soccer team, the Black Queen their in camp in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The team has been in the Gulf state preparing for this month’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as they participate in the four-nation Pink Ladies Cup. However, the escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran has left many in the region raising concerns about safety and security. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday issued an advisory to citizens against non-essential travels to the Middle East while those…

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu as Ghana’s High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, replacing Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed. Baba Jamal had to be recalled by the President following his involvement in the Ayawaso East primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). His appointment was revoked by the President following widespread allegations of vote buying. On Sunday, March 1, President Mahama announced Baba Sadiq, who contested the 2024 parliamentary elections in the Okaikwei Central Constituency, as Baba Jamal’s replacement. He was congratulated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in a post on Facebook. “Congratulations, Baba Sadiq on your…

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) is calling on parties in the escalating hostilities in the Gulf region to exercise maximum restraint and ensure full compliance to UN laws. This follows rising tension after airstrikes between Israeli forces and their Iranian counterparts. “The intensification of military action risks widening instability in the Middle East with serious consequences for international peace and security in general and for global energy markets, trade, and food supply chains especially for Africa and other vulnerable regions,” the sub regional bloc said in a statement. It added that the protection of civilian lives and…

The current First Vice Chairman of New Patriotic Party (NPP) branch in the US, James Owusu, has officially declared his candidacy for the position of Branch Chairman. As a result, he is promising renewal, unity and strengthened internal structures. In a statement dated February 23, 2026, Mr Owusu said his decision was borne out of “profound humility and an unyielding love” for the party, describing leadership as a call to service rather than a title. Mr Owusu brings more than two decades of party experience to the race. He previously served as NPP–USA National Youth Organiser and later as Chairman…

President John Dramani Mahama is set to deliver the keynote address at the solemn opening of the 2026 Judicial Year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The ceremony, which also officially launches the commemoration of the Court’s 20th anniversary, will take place on Monday, March 2 at the Kibo Hall within the Court’s premises in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. President Mahama is expected to arrive as the Guest of Honour at 1100 EAT. He will first hold a meeting with the President of the African Court, Honourable Justice Blaise Tchikaya, before the commencement of formal proceedings.…

Registrar of Companies Maame Samma Peprah has reaffirmed the enduring strength and influence of women in leadership after answering the call of the Kyerɛ Wo Dɔ Drive in support of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. Her participation echoed the famous words, “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture, and transform,” a sentiment organisers say was reflected in her swift response when her name was mentioned during the initiative. According to the team behind the drive, Mrs Peprah did not hesitate to step forward, declaring that “there’s no time to waste.” In a symbolic…

The Minority in Parliament has been accused of embarking on a smear campaign to denigrate distinguished technocrats at COCOBOD, following what critics describe as a failed attempt by some ‘rented farmers’ to tarnish the image of the cocoa regulator. The accusations come after members of the Minority New Patriotic Party (NPP), led by the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, made wild allegations against the Deputy Chief Executive of COCOBOD in charge of Finance and Administration, Ato Boateng. Member of Parliament for Old Tafo Vincent Ekow Assafuah has petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and…

Corporate Ghana has received a strong incentive to support life-saving healthcare initiatives, with Safebond Africa Limited taking the lead through a generous contribution to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF). The company’s Group Executive Chairman, Krobo Edusei Jnr., hailed the 100% tax deduction for corporate donations as a “powerful and strategic enabler” that can drive sustained private sector engagement in the Fund’s mission. Mr. Edusei Jnr. led a delegation to the GMTF Secretariat to present a GH$100,000 donation in support of the Fund’s ongoing “Kyɛrɛ Wo Dɔ” (“Show Your Love”) initiative. He emphasised that the tax incentive transforms giving from…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that three new technical universities will be established as part of efforts to advance technical education in Ghana. He also indicated that three new public universities will be established in Kintampo in the Bono East Region, Jasikan in the Oti Region and Damongo in the Savannah Region. “To expand access to higher education and support balanced regional growth and meet the rising demand for quality tertiary education, we have entered international partnerships to establish two new public universities,” he said in Parliament as he delivered the state-of-the-nation address. “I’m happy to announce also that…