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Michael Tetteh Kwetey, a candidate for the Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged delegates to elect dedicated and accessible leaders in Saturday’s constituency elections. In a message ahead of the October 24, 2026, polls, Mr Kwetey extended his best wishes to all 34 constituencies in the Greater Accra Region, encouraging delegates to choose leaders committed to serving party members and strengthening the NDC at the grassroots level. “I urge our delegates to vote for dedicated and accessible leaders who will strengthen our party at the grassroots level,” he said, emphasising the importance of…

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Greater Accra Regional Chairman aspirant Michael Tetteh Kwetey has urged party delegates to ensure peaceful and successful constituency elections across the region. In a message ahead of the polls scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, Mr Kwetey extended his best wishes to all 34 constituencies in Greater Accra and encouraged delegates to elect dedicated and accessible leaders to strengthen the party at the grassroots level. He said the elections presented an opportunity for the party to choose leaders committed to serving members and consolidating its structures across the region. “I urge our delegates to vote for…

The National Youth Authority (NYA), led by its Chief Executive Officer, Osman Ayariga, has organised a breast cancer screening exercise to promote early detection and raise awareness about the disease among its staff and members of the surrounding community. The exercise was held at the forecourt of the Authority on Thursday, October 22, with staff participating fully in the screening. Community members also joined the exercise, extending the initiative’s reach beyond the institution and providing an opportunity for more people to access breast health checks. The initiative forms part of efforts to encourage preventive healthcare and highlight the importance of…

Ghanaian media personality Seth Kwame Djokoto has been pronounced dead after collapsing Thursday morning in the studios of Owass FM in Tarkwa. He was part of a panel discussion as he collapsed and was rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead, NewsfileGH.com gathers. Kwame Dzokoto’s health had been a concern to many after his recent public appearance showed him in a state of discomfort. He had cleared the air about his state. “That picture was exaggerated, and that was it. But naturally I’m fine,” he had said on Blakk Rasta’s Black Pot show. He rrevealed how his health issues…

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has extended its Ghana Card replacement service to selected service centres across the country, alongside a new online application option for Ghanaians living abroad. The Executive Secretary of the Authority, Wisdom Koku Deku, announced the development in a Facebook post on Monday, October 19, confirming that applicants could now access the replacement service through the NIA’s online portal and designated centres. The service is available at all four operational Prestige 24/7 Centres in Labone, Sakumono, Bantama and Suame. The Authority says the Amakom Prestige 24/7 Centre will begin offering the service soon. Applicants who prefer…

Senior Presidential Advisor and Aide to President John Dramani Mahama Joyce Bawah Mogtari has urged women in leadership to surround themselves with people who will support their growth, defend them against unfair treatment and offer honest advice. In a Facebook post on Friday, October 16, she reflected on a discussion with former Electoral Commission Chairperson Charlotte Osei at the Obaasima Conference, where the challenges women encounter in leadership featured prominently. Ms Bawah Mogtari said the conversation reinforced the importance of having a dependable support system in workplaces where women’s abilities and achievements are often questioned. She said a genuine support…

Michael Tetteh Kwetey has officially filed his nomination to contest the Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), taking a significant step towards his ambition of leading the party in the region. In a statement announcing the development on Thursday, October 15, 2026, Mr Kwetey said he had submitted his nomination forms at the NDC Greater Accra Regional Office, marking an important milestone in his quest for the position. “One step ahead of a dream to be fulfilled soon, the hard work continues,” he stated, expressing optimism about his ambition and his determination to continue working…

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has called for urgent and coordinated action to strengthen Africa’s digital capabilities, warning that gaps in regulatory capacity, cybersecurity, infrastructure and financing could leave the continent further behind in the global artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Speaking during the second round of Governors’ interventions at the 2026 African Caucus Meeting with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday, October 14, Dr Asiama stressed the strategic importance of Africa’s digital sovereignty and the responsible deployment of AI in driving structural transformation, economic resilience and long-term…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, has denied personal involvement in the sale of visas or the collection of money from applicants in exchange for visa opportunities linked to Ghana’s tourism promotion activities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a press statement issued Friday, October 9, 2026, she said her involvement in the initiative was part of her official responsibilities and the Authority’s mandate to promote Ghana as a tourism destination. The programme was intended to showcase the country’s tourism, culture, music, fashion, crafts and creative industries to international audiences during the…

An aspirant for the National Youth Organiser position of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Okai Mintah, has pledged to strengthen and adequately resource the party’s mobilisation structures ahead of the 2028 general elections. Mr Mintah said he was committed to leading efforts to build a stronger campaign machinery, drawing on the structures used by the party in the 2024 elections. In a post on Facebook, he said his objective would be to “upgrade and better fund” the existing mobilisation machinery as part of efforts towards the party’s 2028 campaign. “I am committed to leading our mobilization efforts to…