Author: Krobea

Former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid has officially declared his intention to contest the National Vice Chairman position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). ​In a statement issued on Thursday, April 9, Dr Abdul-Hamid revealed that his decision follows persistent appeals from the party’s rank and file to leverage his “institutional memory and strategic insight” for the party’s future success.​ Describing himself as a long-standing loyalist and scholar, the former Information Minister highlighted his deep roots within the party. He revealed how as a founding member of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) branch…

A serving Eastern Regional Deputy Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Nat G. Tetteh, is set to contest for the position of Eastern Regional Deputy Secretary in the party’s upcoming internal elections. Sources close to the young party activist indicate that he is currently engaging key stakeholders as part of ongoing consultations ahead of an official announcement of his candidacy. His expected entry is likely to add momentum to what is anticipated to be a competitive contest within the region. Mr Tetteh is regarded by supporters as a dynamic youth leader, and his decision to contest is seen…

Closer collaboration between government and industry is critical to addressing Africa’s persistent skills mismatch, Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has said. He made the remarks while sharing Ghana’s approach to skills development at the Continental Youth Symposium in Tangier. “Industry must not be treated merely as a stakeholder to be consulted, but as a co-owner of the training process,” he stated. According to him, involving the private sector from programme design through to implementation ensures that training aligns with real market demand. Mr Ayariga revealed that the NYA works closely with organisations such as…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has identified unemployability as the central challenge facing young people across Africa. Speaking at the Continental Youth Symposium in Morocco, he said many young Africans are educated but lack relevant job-market skills. “The challenge is not simply unemployment — it is unemployability,” he stated. He explained that although many young people possess formal qualifications, they often lack the competencies required by employers and evolving markets. Mr Ayariga outlined what he described as a “three-part problem” contributing to the crisis. These include “skills gap—training that does not match market…

Former Minister of Finance Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta has been released from detention by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “He is home with his family,” Mr Ofori-Atta’s lawyers said in a press release dated Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The former Finance Minister was released, according to the press release, pursuant to judicial order. “Mr Ofori-Atta remains fully committed to use due process in defense of his rights as guaranteed under the constitution and the laws of the United States.” The press release issued by Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline & Partners said Mr Ofori-Atta and his family “remain thankful to God…

The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has disclosed plans to petition the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, over the government’s decision to reduce cocoa prices. The announcement follows a tour of cocoa-growing communities in the Ahafo Region, where farmers voiced deep frustration over price cuts and payment delays, which they say are affecting their livelihoods. During visits to Tano North, Asutifi North, and Asutifi South, Annoh-Dompreh cautioned that if the government under John Dramani Mahama fails to respond to the concerns raised, the Minority will formally seek the intervention of the Asantehene to help…

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five persons to the Fiscal Council in pursuant to Section 11D of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016. Among these is a former Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr Henry Akpenamawu Kofi Wampah, who represents expertise from the Central Bank. The other members are Professor Patrick Opoku Asuming, who represents academia, Leslie Dwight Mensah, who represents civil society, and Kweku Bedu-Addo, a former public policy expert from the Ministry of Finance. Nominated as Chairperson is Dr Emmanuel Oteng Kumah. “The Fiscal Council will work to strengthen financial oversight, fiscal prudence and shape sound…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has revealed plans to tighten registration requirements for owners and drivers of petroleum tankers operating in Ghana. The Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, stated that the move aims to enhance safety standards and curb the growing number of road accidents involving tanker vehicles. Speaking at the Safety Week event organised by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies on Tuesday, April 7, Mr Tameklo explained that only tankers meeting rigorous operational and safety criteria will be allowed on the nation’s roads under the new measures. He underscored that ensuring safety is a shared responsibility…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA), in collaboration with the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), has officially launched Safety Week 2026 to reinforce safety standards across Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry. The event, held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the GIMPA Executive Conference Centre, was themed: ‘Manage the Risk Before it Becomes an Incident’ and brought together key stakeholders to encourage proactive safety measures and industry-wide collaboration. Speaking at the launch, NPA Chief Executive Godwin Kudzo Tameklo highlighted persistent concerns over tanker accidents and fuel siphoning, emphasising ongoing efforts with stakeholders to improve driver competence and public safety. He noted,…

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. Speaking on Tuesday, April 7, during the Minority caucus’s tour of the Bono Region, Mr. Annoh-Dompreh noted the recent reduction in cocoa prices and raised concerns about its timing. “Would Mahama have reduced cocoa prices if this year was an election year? He thinks he can punish cocoa farmers during this period and when the election year comes, he gives them some small money to lure them to…