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A former legal counsel to former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Kow Essuman, has praised former Vice President and NPP 2028 presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, saying Ghana needs his intellectual capacity to address the country’s current challenges. Mr Essuman made the comments on Tuesday when he met with some NPP party faithful as part of his engagement with members of the party in the Ablekuma West constituency, where he is seeking to become the party’s Parliamentary Candidate. “God has blessed Dr Mahamudu Bawumia with intelligence and where Ghana currently is, we need his intellect,” Mr Essuman told the party faithful, highlighting…

A former legal counsel to former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Kow Essuman, says he is confident the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will reclaim the Ablekuma West seat in the 2028 parliamentary election. Mr Essuman made the declaration on Tuesday when he engaged party supporters in the constituency as part of his campaign to become the NPP’s Parliamentary Candidate for the 2028 election. “We will win Ablekuma West seat back with a huge margin,” he told the gathering, outlining his ambition to lead the party’s efforts to recapture a seat it lost to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 parliamentary…

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed that its officers attempted to arrest the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in connection with an ongoing investigation. According to EOCO, the MP had previously been invited on two occasions in February 2026 to assist with the investigation, but did not honour the invitations. The Office said it subsequently took steps to secure his attendance in accordance with the law, leading to the attempted arrest. In a statement, EOCO said the arrest could not be completed after the situation escalated and…

The Government of Ghana is negotiating the purchase of the Teshie Desalination Plant from Befesa as it seeks to resolve the dispute surrounding the facility and restore it to full operation. The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice said negotiations had been ongoing even before the arbitral tribunal issued its final award in the dispute between Befesa Desalination Developments Ghana Ltd, Standard Bank of South Africa Limited and Ghana Water Company Limited. According to the Office, the government is seeking to acquire the plant at a price “much lower than the amounts sought from the arbitration”. It said…

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has dismissed claims that its vessel monitoring system is ineffective and that ships operating within Ghana’s waters go untracked. In a press release dated September 22, 2026, the Authority responded to statements made by New Patriotic Party’s Communications Director aspirant Dennis Miracles Aboagye on TV3’s Daily Brief and on Joy FM’s Newsnite programmes on Tuesday, September 22, in which he alleged that the GMA’s vessel monitoring system was not working and that vessels sailing within the country’s waters were not being monitored. The GMA described the claims as false and misleading, saying they do not…

The National Security Secretariat in collaboration with relevant security and intelligence agencies has arrested a total of 16 suspects following six coordinated raids in the Greater Accra Region. The 16, comprising Ghanaian and foreign nationals, were arrested after the exercise conducted between Thursday, June 12 and Friday, July 24. “These operations have effectively dismantled high-level, organised transnational and domestic criminal syndicates involved in the large-scale printing, possession and distribution of counterfeit local and foreign currencies across the Greater Accra Region and surrounding districts,” a press release issued by the Secretariat said. The operations led to the dismantling of four printing…

Former Black Stars defender John Paintsil has been reassigned to assist Desmond Sakyi Ofei in the national U-20 men’s soccer team, the Black Satellites. The former Fulham, Leicester City and West Ham United full back, therefore, leaves his previous role as the Assistant Black Stars Coach. He is expected to continue his coaching development with the national youth setup and will assist the Black Satellites technical team as they begin preparations for next year’s U-20 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Ghana. The move forms part of the GFA’s ongoing technical restructuring, which aims to ensure greater focus…

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has been appointed as Clubs and Player Relations Manager. Gyan joins the Carlos Queiroz’s backroom staff with a focus on strengthening the relationship between the national team, players, and their respective clubs, as well as improving player welfare and engagement. The country’s all-time highest goal scorer with 51 goals, Gyan comes with his experience, leadership and deep connection with the current generation of players. “As Clubs and Player Relations Manager, Gyan will serve as a key liaison between the technical team, players and clubs, facilitate communication around player call-ups and welfare, and provide mentorship…

GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi has welcomed President John Dramani Mahama’s reported directive to restore the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to Ghana’s list of Port Inspection Agencies following a recent drug trafficking incident linked to one of the country’s ports. Mr Gyamfi said the development was a matter of concern to patriotic Ghanaians, arguing that the incident raised questions about the effectiveness of monitoring and inspection systems at Ghana’s ports. According to him, NACOC, which is mandated to monitor, regulate, enforce and control narcotics trafficking, was removed from the list of Port Inspection Agencies by the government in June…

A 52-year-old South African national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after arriving on a flight from Accra, Ghana, with police intercepting him on suspicion of drug trafficking. According to a police statement, the suspect was apprehended at the airport on Sunday, September 20, 2026, shortly after his arrival. A search of his luggage led officers to uncover bullet-like objects and blocks containing substances suspected to be heroin. The latest arrest brings to three the total number of suspected drug mules arrested at the port of entry over the past three weeks. The suspect is expected to appear…