Author: Krobea

The Office of the President has received cash contributions, medical supplies, food, and essential humanitarian goods from various corporate organisations and institutions to support victims of the devastating 29 June 2026 flood disaster. The torrential rains and subsequent flooding severely impacted several parts of the country, particularly the capital, Accra. A wave of corporate philanthropy has poured into the Presidency to support ongoing post-flood mitigation and relief efforts by the Government. Senior government officials including Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Legal Advisor to the President Marietta Brew and Presidential Adviser and Special Aide Joyce Bawa Mogtari…

Assistant Secretary of War Daniel Zimmerman and US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Deputy Commander Lieutenant General John Brennan visited Ghana Thursday, August 6-8 to reaffirm the strong partnership between the United States and Ghana. This follows the delegation’s participation in the second Joint Angolan-American Defense Cooperation Committee (DEFCOM), held in Luanda, Angola, Wednesday, August 5-6. During their visit to Ghana, Assistant Secretary Zimmerman and Lieutenant General Brennan met with senior Ghanaian officials to discuss US-Ghana security cooperation and efforts to strengthen domestic, maritime, border, and regional security capabilities. This visit follows those by the AFRICOM Commander and NAVAF-NAVEUR Commander earlier this…

The Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA) has rejected claims that its ongoing Oath of Affirmation and Scholarship Validation Exercise for Ghanaian scholarship beneficiaries in the United Kingdom is imposing new obligations on them. The Authority says the exercise is lawful and is being conducted pursuant to the Ghana Scholarships Authority Act, 2025 (Act 1149), and the Oaths Act, 1972 (NRCD 6), in collaboration with the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom. In a statement issued on Monday, August 10, 2026, the GSA said the exercise is aimed at verifying scholarship awards, validating and updating beneficiary records, and reaffirming commitments associated…

The Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA) has clarified that Letters of ‘No Objection’ issued to Ghanaian scholarship beneficiaries seeking to use the United Kingdom’s Graduate Route did not waive, cancel or vary their scholarship bonds. The Authority said the letters were issued at the request of individual beneficiaries who sought to undertake post-study professional experience under the applicable two-year Graduate Route visa arrangement. In a statement issued on Monday, August 10, 2026, the GSA explained that the letters were intended to facilitate beneficiaries’ requests to gain additional professional experience after completing their approved programmes of study. It, however, stressed that the…

The Member of Parliament for Tano North and Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has questioned the quality of Ghana’s economic recovery, arguing that improvements in key macroeconomic indicators have yet to translate into better living conditions for many Ghanaians. Dr Boako said although government statistics show declining inflation and improved fiscal performance, households continue to grapple with high food prices, rising fuel and transport costs, unemployment and difficult economic conditions. He argued that economic growth should be assessed not only by headline figures but also by whether citizens are finding jobs, businesses are expanding and…

The Member of Parliament for Tano North and Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has questioned the government’s fiscal strategy, arguing that reduced public expenditure should not be celebrated as fiscal discipline when it results in the cancellation or postponement of development projects. Dr Boako said while government has highlighted improvements in its fiscal position, the reported underspending against amounts approved by Parliament raises concerns about whether the gains reflect greater efficiency or simply a failure to implement planned projects. He cited an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report which, according to him, indicates that about 1,800…

New Minister for Defence Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has expressed profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for the confidence reposed in him during his tenure as Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources. In a statement issued following the President’s reassignment of ministers, Mr Adjei described his time at the Works Ministry as one of service, learning, collaboration, and commitment to delivering on the mandate entrusted to the sector. He extended his deepest appreciation to the staff of the Ministry for their hard work, professionalism, and unwavering support, saying the progress achieved would not have been possible without their sacrifice.…

The National Chief Imam has thrown his support behind the National Youth Authority’s upcoming National Youth Conference following a courtesy visit by the Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Osman Ayariga, on Friday, August 7. The visit was aimed at updating the revered Islamic leader on plans for the conference and seeking his counsel and blessings ahead of the national event. Mr Ayariga said the conference is intended to create an inclusive platform for young people and key stakeholders to deliberate on issues affecting youth development while promoting national cohesion and active citizenship. The National Chief Imam welcomed the initiative and encouraged…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced his first ministerial reshuffle, appointing substantive ministers for the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology after exactly a year of the passing of Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. Per the announcement,contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Member of Parliament for Klottey Korley, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has been nominated to the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology while the current Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has been reassigned to the Ministry…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called on the Christian Council of Ghana to take a leading role in restoring discipline, patriotism and moral values among the country’s youth, describing the church as one of the most influential institutions capable of shaping the nation’s future. Speaking during an engagement with the Council as part of National Youth Month, Mr Ayariga said Ghana’s moral renewal requires the active involvement of faith-based organisations alongside government and families. Addressing the leadership of the Christian Council directly, Mr Ayariga acknowledged the Council’s longstanding contribution to national development…