Author: Krobea

The Minority has called for a structured medium-term liquidation plan to address DACF arrears estimated at over GH¢7 billion. According to the caucus’s Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, clearing the backlog requires more than rhetorical assurances. He proposed an independent audit by the Auditor-General to verify arrears from 2014 to date and publish a certified arrears stock. “Arrears must be quantified transparently before they can be resolved credibly,” he said. He further recommended a three-to-five-year amortisation plan, with a fixed percentage of annual revenue growth ring-fenced specifically for arrears clearance. He insisted that arrears payments should not be reclassified as current-year…

Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has claimed to have “exposed” what he described as constitutional inconsistencies and fiscal mismanagement within the NDC administration, following the release of the 2025 DACF Guidelines. Speaking at a detailed press briefing, he argued that the guidelines conflict directly with the formula approved by Parliament under Article 252 of the 1992 Constitution. He explained that the parliamentary formula was structured using empirical indicators such as equality components, needs-based factors and service pressure data to ensure equitable distribution among 261 MMDAs. However, he said the ministerial guidelines introduce fixed national percentages for specific projects that do…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, on Tuesday, February 24, visited the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to witness the discharge of the rescued infant who had been receiving treatment at the facility’s Child Health Department. The baby, who was allegedly stolen from the Mamprobi Polyclinic and later rescued through a coordinated operation, had been under medical observation since the incident. Thanks to the swift intervention and professional care provided by health personnel, the child fully recovered and was discharged in good health. During her visit, the Minister expressed profound appreciation to the medical team for…

A delegation of the Christian Council of Ghana yesterday paid a courtesy visit to former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, following his election as Presidential Candidate of the NPP for the 2028 election. The delegation, led by Rev. Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, expressed the Council’s congratulations and goodwill to the former Vice President, as well as prayed for him. In a post on his Facebook page after the visit, Dr. Bawumia expressed gratitude to the delegation for the visit and their kind words to him. The former Vice President also reiterated his commitment to continuous collaboration with faith-based groups to…

The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, has held a crunch meeting with management from across the country in response to the recent violence that has characterised inter-schools sports competitions. The meeting was held on Monday, February 23. In attendance was the Central Regional Director of Education, Dr Mrs Juliette Dufie Otami, the Agona West Municipal Director of Education, Bismark Mfaafo Offei, Cape Coast Metro Director of Education, Thomas Kwofie, Abura Asebu Kwamankesse District Director of Education Madam Mary Cudjoe, Acting Director of Education for Awutu Senya District Frank Etrue Hayford, the Heads of Aggrey…

Former Asante Kotoko coach Abdul-Karim Zito has been named as part of the technical team of Division One side FC AshantiGold 04. The club announced this appointment on Tuesday, February 24 on its official Facebook page. “He has joined the technical team,” they stated. They highlighted Zito’s “experience”, “discipline” and “winning mindset”. “This adds strength to our bench and belief to our squad.” The appointment comes barely a fortnight after Zito resigned as Head Coach of Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko. He resigned just days to the Super Clash, which ended 1-0 against the Porcupine Warriors. Zito’s move to…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has proposed the establishment of an Education Emergency Response Fund. The fund, it said, should support large-scale teacher recruitment, equitable deployment and professional development. The group insisted that structural reform is needed to prevent cyclical staffing crises in Ghana’s basic education sector. In a six-point action plan, CDM called for the immediate absorption of all qualified unemployed trained teachers. It demanded prompt issuance of appointment letters and fair postings, particularly to underserved communities. The movement also urged the publication of a detailed national teacher deployment framework. According to CDM, the framework should outline district-by-district…

The Ministry of Transport has announced the official restoration of the country’s main aviation hub Kotoka International Airport to its original name, Accra International Airport. “The government has considered it appropriate to restore the Airport to its former and internationally recognised name,” a statement on Monday, February 23 stressed. According to the statement, the change will not affect airport operations, safety standards or international travel arrangements. It noted that within the records of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Kotoka International Airport code had remained ‘ACC’. “Implementation of the renaming will involve the systematic update of official documentation, statutory instruments…

The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions has expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay in the payment of non-salary-related allowances to officers of the Ghana Prisons Service. In a statement dated February 23, the Caucus referenced a communiqué issued by the Prisons Administration on February 17, 2026, which confirmed that three quarters of Rent Allowance — covering the second to fourth quarters of 2025 — remain outstanding for eligible officers. Describing the situation as troubling, the Minority stressed that the Ghana Prisons Service remains a critical pillar of the country’s national security architecture and…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the closure of Premium Passport Application Centres in Accra and Kumasi. This took effect from Friday, February 20. In a public announcement issued by the Ministry, all applicants with pending applications at the Centres are advised to access the Regional Passport Application Centres for the processing of their applications. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to take this opportunity to assure the general public of its commitment to deliver quality public service.”