Author: Esi Abokomah

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the government of failing to provide meaningful solutions to Ghana’s economic challenges following the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, July 24, after Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the review to Parliament, the former Finance Minister said the document exposed what he described as the government’s inability to fulfil its promises to Ghanaians. Dr Amin Adam, who is also the Member of Parliament for Karaga, argued that the figures presented by the Finance Minister contradicted the government’s attempts to project success. He said…

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has embarked on an official working visit to Hong-Kong. The purpose of establishing the visit centers around investment opportunities for Ghana’s mining industry. The Minister was received on Wednesday by Ghana’s Ambassador to China, Kojo Bonsu. Welcoming the Minister to the Asian country, the Ambassador expressed optimism that his visit should open windows of opportunities for investors interested in mining and related areas to do follow up visits to Ghana. In his response to the warm welcome received and the brief remarks, the Minister said he looked forward to engaging…

President John Mahama has officially signed into law the new Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Act, repealing the former Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act. This legislation is set to reposition Ghana as a top investment destination in Africa and beyond, with streamlined processes that cut red tape and make it easier for investors to establish and operate businesses in Ghana. The new Act guarantees enhanced investor protection by strengthening the legal framework to give both local and foreign investors greater confidence and security, while also improving institutional capacity by empowering the Authority with expanded mandates to promote, facilitate, and monitor…

The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, says persistent revenue shortfalls are compelling government to borrow to finance critical national programmes, including education. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, the Tano North MP argued that weak revenue performance has undermined government’s ability to fund essential sectors from domestic resources. He cited official fiscal figures to support his argument, saying, “Even if you look at the fiscal data for quarter one of 2026 alone, VAT we were below 6% of our target, NHIS Levy, we fell by 29.9% of the target, for GETFund, 29.9% of the target, for…

Former Member of Parliament for Sekondi Andrew Egyapa Mercer has announced a free Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) result checking initiative for candidates within the Sekondi Electoral Area. The initiative is aimed at supporting BECE candidates and their families by providing free access to result-checking services for the 2026 examination results. According to information released by the former MP, designated centres have been set up across communities within the Sekondi constituency where candidates can access the service. The centres include Adiembra, Bakaekyir, Sekondi, Nkontompo, Kweikuma, European Town, Ekuase/Essaman, and Sekondi Zongo. Candidates and parents seeking assistance can visit the various…

The dynamics of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2028 flagbearership race have shifted dramatically in just two months, with Chief of Staff Julius Debrah suffering the steepest drop in “support” and National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia consolidating his lead. That is according to a new nationwide survey by Africa Policy Lens (APL) conducted between Wednesday, June 24 and Friday, July 3, 2026, which also said Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu had made a big surge into second place. The poll of 3,540 Constituency and Branch Executives across all 276 constituencies shows a race that has moved from a tight two-person contest…

The Executive Director of Resource Intermediaries Ghana Limited, Dorcas Beeko Mangesi, has been honoured as the Most Outstanding Female in HR Outsourcing and Business Easing at the 12th Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards 2026. Receiving the award, Dorcas Beeko Mangesi expressed excitement over the recognition, describing it as an acknowledgement of her contributions to the human resource outsourcing industry. She explained that Human Resource Intermediaries Ghana Limited is an HR outsourcing firm that manages workers on behalf of companies and also provides recruitment and training services. According to her, the award reflects the impact of her work over the years and…

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested three persons in connection with the attempted importation of approximately five million tablets of tramadol with an estimated street value of about GH¢100 million. The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation at the Accra International Airport after officials intercepted a shipment believed to contain the illicit pharmaceutical drugs. The operation forms part of NACOC’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and protect public health and national security. According to preliminary information, the consignment was destined for distribution within Ghana and possibly across the sub-region. Investigators suspect the seizure is linked to a…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has hosted a high-level delegation from Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and promote the exchange of regulatory best practices within Africa’s petroleum sector. The Kenyan delegation is in Ghana on a study tour to understudy the NPA’s regulatory framework for the downstream petroleum industry. The visit is aimed at deepening cooperation between the two regulatory bodies while fostering knowledge sharing and regulatory excellence across the continent. The team was received by the Chief Executive of the NPA, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, alongside the Authority’s Deputy Chief Executive,…

The Government of Ghana has expressed profound sadness over the passing of Overlord of Dagbon Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, extending condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Dagbon, and the nation at large. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Monday, July 13, President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the Government, conveyed his deepest condolences during what he described as a period of immense grief for the Dagbon Traditional Area. The statement, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, said the late Ya-Na would be remembered as a distinguished…