Author: Krobea

The government on Wednesday, November 26 inaugurated an 11-member Ministerial Oversight Committee for Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Committee is expected to oversee the preparations towards the global tournament as well as ensuring the highest level of integrity during the country’s participation. The Committee was officially inaugurated by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah. He charged members to work tirelessly in the execution of their critical duties, emphasizing accountability and diligence. The committee has been specifically tasked with: This is seen as an effort to avoid the ignominy that characterised the country’s participation in the 2014…

A group of military officers say they have seized control of Guinea-Bissau amid reports that the president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, has been arrested. Shortly after gunshots were heard in the capital, Bissau, government sources told the BBC that Embaló had been detained. Military officers then appeared on state TV, saying they had suspended the electoral process and would be in charge until further notice. The West African nation had been awaiting the outcome of Sunday’s presidential election, in which the main opposition candidate had been disqualified from running. The results were expected on Thursday – both Embaló and his closest…

Asante Kotoko suffered their first defeat in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League on Wednesday to Basake Holy Stars. Prince Tweneboah’s injury-time strike sealed the 2-1 win for Augustine Evans Adotey’s side, who had won only once this season going into the outstanding game. The Porcupine Warriors went into the rescheduled Matchday 3 fixture after a goalless draw against FC Samartex on Sunday. It was the last of three outstanding matches scheduled for Kotoko in November to make up for their 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup campaign. After a goalless first half, the action heated up in the second. Richmond Somiah scored…

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams on Tuesday, November 25 inaugurated a nine-member Ministerial Advisory Board to support the Ministry’s policy direction and national sports development agenda. Speaking at the ceremony in Accra, Mr. Adams said the board will not be a symbolic group but an active body expected to offer strategic input across key areas including youth development, governance, and inclusive sports growth. He also revealed that the Sports Development Fund is being finalised and will soon be presented to Parliament to provide long-term financing for infrastructure and grassroots development. The board draws from government, the…

The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) and the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have weighed into the debate of the rights of non-Christians to practise their religions in Christian mission schools. The issue has reared its head again following a suit filed against Wesley Girls’ High School over the barring of Muslim students from observing their religious rites. But in a joint statement issued on Tuesday, November 25, CCG and GCBC insisted that the identity and ethos of their schools are paramount and must be protected. This, they further stress, must not be seen as hostility towards other faiths. “We…

The Office of the President has officially written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to continue serving two more years. This follows recommendation by the Police Council and in accordance with relevant provisions governing the administration of the Ghana Police Service. IGP Yohuno was scheduled to proceed on retirement in December when he attains the statutory age. But President John Dramani Mahama is convinced the IGP must stay on to consolidate the gains made within the law enforcement agency. “Your re-engagement takes effect from 28th December, 2025,” a letter signed by Secretary to the President Dr…

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has announced plans to establish a welfare office at the Jubilee House to cater for the needs of party members if he is elected flagbearer and subsequently wins the 2028 presidential election. Dr Adutwum said the initiative is part of his broader commitment to strengthening the support system for loyal party members and ensuring that opportunities within the party and government structures are fairly distributed. He noted that welfare concerns remain a major issue for the grassroots and require deliberate attention. Speaking to delegates during his campaign tour…

Roads Minister Governs Agbodza has dismissed claims that construction work on the Accra-Kumasi bypass has been halted, insisting that President John Mahama has not directed any contractor to stop work. The Minister described circulating reports of a supposed suspension of the project as false and urged the public to disregard them. In a firm clarification issued on Tuesday in Parliament, Mr Agbodza stressed that the government remains fully committed to the ongoing works on the major highway. According to him, contractors are still on site and progressing according to schedule, contrary to suggestions that the project had been put on…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced that the Kasoa-Winneba section of the coastal highway is on track for completion by June 2026. Speaking in a media interview on Monday, November 24, he stated, “The contractor says that by June next year it will all be done,” signalling renewed confidence in the pace of work on the busy corridor. Mr Agbodza further revealed that the Winneba-Mankessim stretch, which is under a two-year contract, is also advancing steadily. Although the contractual deadline extends to 2027, he expressed optimism that it would be finished earlier. He noted that…

The Minority in Parliament has rejected a decision by a Tamale High Court to nullify the December 7 Parliamentary Election results of the Kpandai Constituency. According to the Minority, the elections were conducted in a “transparent” and “accountable” manner and the results reflected the choice of the people. On Monday, His Lordship Justice Emmanuel Brew-Plange declared the results null and void and ordered the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC), the 2nd respondent, to rerun the elections within 30 days of the ruling. The case was filed by National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate Daniel Nsala Wakpal. However, a statement issued by…