
President Mahama Set for Central Region Tour
President John Dramani Mahama begins a two-day tour of the Central Region, inspecting projects, launching a 24-hour economy market and engaging residents at a town hall meeting in Apam.
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President John Dramani Mahama begins a two-day tour of the Central Region, inspecting projects, launching a 24-hour economy market and engaging residents at a town hall meeting in Apam.

The Ghana Journalists Association says it is monitoring the conviction of journalist Larry Dogbey and will seek legal advice before announcing its official position on the case.

The Attorney General's Office has opposed an application to defer judgment in the illegal mining case involving NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

President John Dramani Mahama has called for deeper democratic governance, greater citizen participation and a self-sustaining development model driven by Ghana’s own institutions and capacities.

Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko says COCOBOD’s debt to agrochemical suppliers stems from years of procurement spending that exceeded budget allocations, as government pursues reforms to restore financial stability.

Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak dismisses claims that former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is receiving special treatment, insisting she is serving her sentence under the custody of the Ghana Prisons Service.

The ECOWAS Court has dismissed all claims brought by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo against Ghana, ruling that her rights were not violated and rejecting her $10 million compensation claim.

The District Assemblies Common Fund has increased funding for Persons with Disabilities to GH¢438.5 million in 2026, following a rise in the Disability Fund allocation from 3% to 5%.

Ghana and the Global Centre for Climate Mobility agreed in Berlin to strengthen collaboration on climate-induced mobility, with plans for a West Africa dialogue and preparations for a New York summit.

Mankessim Ajumako Agona Swedru road rehabilitation is progressing steadily, with physical work on the 111.0km corridor reaching 15% completion, according to the latest project update under the government’s Big Push programme.

PURC says water tariffs will increase by 0.85% effective July 1, 2026 after its Q3 review, driven by changes in key indicators including exchange rate, inflation and fuel prices.

President John Mahama says Jerry John Rawlings repeatedly resisted efforts to name major national institutions after him, as the NDC renamed its headquarters JJ Rawlings House and unveiled a bust in Accra.