Author: Esi Abokomah

Constituency Women Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Central Region have endorsed the candidature of General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong and declared their support for his bid to retain his position at the party’s upcoming national elections. The endorsement was announced during Mr Kodua’s campaign tour of the Central Region on August 25, 2026, when he engaged executives from eight constituencies at Winneba in the Effutu Constituency. The women, led by Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese Constituency Women’s Organiser Cecilia Esi Arhin-Gyan, said their decision was based on what they described as his hard work, sincerity and reforms aimed at strengthening…

A leading contender for First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akomea, is set to begin his national campaign by meeting with Minority Members of Parliament today. The meeting is expected to allow Nana Akomea to outline his vision for the party, engage directly with NPP lawmakers, and seek their support ahead of the party’s internal elections. His decision to begin the campaign with the Minority caucus signals the importance he attaches to the role of Members of Parliament in strengthening the party’s structures and preparing it for future electoral contests. Nana Akomea, a former Communications Director…

The Senior Presidential Advisor and Senior Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has called for greater opportunities for women to participate in political leadership, arguing that leadership skills are often developed through responsibility, exposure and experience. In a Facebook post, Madam Bawah Mogtari reflected on her own political journey, recalling how she was appointed by then-President John Dramani Mahama to take over from Hannah Tetteh at a relatively young age. She said while some questioned whether she had the experience for the role, she was conscious of the enormity of the responsibility and grew into it through…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has called for greater inclusion of young people in decision-making processes, insisting that the youth must be given a direct voice in shaping policies that affect their lives. Speaking at the National Youth Parliament Mock Sitting, Mr Ayariga said young people had for too long been the subject of discussions on issues such as unemployment, education, skills development, entrepreneurship and governance without being adequately represented in the rooms where decisions were made. He said young people were not “citizens-in-waiting” but active participants in Ghana’s development who already…

Former Greater Accra Region Minister Daniel Titus-Glover is set to file his nomination today, August 25, to contest the position of National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following a strong endorsement from all Constituency Chairmen in the Greater Accra Region. The Greater Accra Constituency Chairmen have rallied behind his candidature, signalling their support for his bid to serve as the party’s next National Organiser. Titus-Glover has expressed his deep appreciation for the endorsement, describing the support from the region as a great honour that he will not take for granted. “Greater Accra has spoken, has set the pace…

Former Ningo Prampram Constituency Secretary and Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Michael Tetteh Kwetey has announced his intention to contest the party’s Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship when nominations are opened. In a declaration of intent, Mr Kwetey said the decision followed calls from supporters across the Greater Accra Region and beyond, urging him to offer himself for the position. He said the confidence expressed in his leadership was largely based on his years of dedicated service to the party in various capacities. “Comrades, I am here today in response to your calls. I have listened to you, reflected…

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has stressed that its newly introduced 24-hour Prestige Centre at Labone is an optional service and does not replace the Authority’s regular district offices across the country. According to the NIA, the Prestige Centre, which commenced operations on August 1, 2026, provides an additional service option for people seeking greater convenience, flexibility and faster access to Ghana Card-related services. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends. The Authority said the introduction of the facility should not be interpreted as making premium or prestige services compulsory for members of the…

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has clarified that the revised fees for Ghana Card registration and related services were approved by Parliament and were not introduced unilaterally by the Authority. In a statement signed by the NIA’s Williams Amponsah Emmanuel Darlas, the Authority said the current fee regime was approved under the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (L.I. 2512), pursuant to the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022 (Act 1080). The NIA said the revised charges took effect on February 2, 2026, and therefore predated the recent public discussion surrounding the cost of Ghana Card services.…

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has donated GH¢20,000 as seed money to the Tano North Pragia Association at Duayaw Nkwanta to support the group in securing the necessary licence to operate legally. According to Dr Boako, the support forms part of his commitment to empowering local groups and creating opportunities for residents to operate within the law and contribute meaningfully to the local economy. The Tano North MP also visited and supported some young footballers in the constituency as part of efforts to encourage them to develop their talents and pursue opportunities through sports. He…

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has clarified that the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited’s mining leases was not a decision to sell the company or its assets, following reports and public speculation to the contrary. In a press release dated August 12, 2026, the Ministry stated categorically that the revocation was not undertaken with the intention of selling Adamus Resources Limited or its mining assets to another investor. It said the decision followed findings by the Minerals Commission of consequential breaches of Ghana’s mining laws, regulatory requirements, and financial obligations associated with the company’s operations. The Ministry outlined…