Ghana’s Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, says the government is pushing ahead with an ambitious, self-financed overhaul of the country’s road network, promising to tackle long-neglected highways, stalled bridge projects and urban bottlenecks despite tight fiscal conditions under an International Monetary Fund programme.

Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has underscored the critical role of Customs officers in safeguarding national security, public health and economic stability, calling for renewed vigilance and integrity as the country marked International Customs Day 2026.

The Volta Regional Police Command has seized 26 sacks of suspected narcotic substances in a major intelligence-led operation, further strengthening its crackdown on drug trafficking in the region.

According to a press release issued on 24 January 2026, the operation followed intelligence received on 23 January that a white Ford F150 wagon, bearing Ghanaian registration, was suspected of transporting illicit drugs.

A coordinated team from the Ho Drug Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU), Police Intelligence Unit (PID), and Transport Unit pursued the vehicle through Ho and Tadzope before signalling it to stop at the Juapong Check Point. An initial search revealed two sacks, and further inspection uncovered 36 maxi sacks containing a total of 245.205 yellow oval-shaped wraps suspected to be Indian hemp. The estimated street value of the seized substances is GHC 1,022,500.

The driver, who has been taken into police custody, is assisting authorities with ongoing investigations. All seized exhibits will be forwarded to the Forensic Laboratory for detailed examination and analysis.

The Volta Regional Police Commander praised the operation as a testament to the professionalism and diligence of the officers involved. He also encouraged the public to continue providing credible information to support efforts against drug trafficking and other criminal activities in the region.

Chief Inspector Francis Kwaku Gomado, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, emphasised the importance of community cooperation in the fight against narcotics, highlighting the operation as a significant step in safeguarding the region from the proliferation of illegal drugs.

Police in Ghana’s Volta Region say they have intercepted a vehicle carrying suspected narcotic substances in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking.

Former Speaker of Parliament and founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Prof. Mike Oquaye, has described Ghana’s current lithium agreement as “colonial” and warned that repeated pledges to reform the economy and tackle illegal mining will remain hollow unless matched by decisive action.

The Minority in Parliament has lamented the use of brawns instead of brains by their…