The National Security Coordinator has warned that private security companies and informal community security groups operating as political task forces during elections risk losing their licences and facing criminal prosecution under the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019. He stressed that no private entity would be allowed to assume state security powers or functions reserved for the state.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has joined the Minority in Parliament in demanding an investigation into GH¢22 billion losses linked to Ghana's gold trading operations. NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed said available reports point to GoldBod as the source of the losses, and that the relevant reports must be examined carefully to determine where the losses originated.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Day Two of the Students and Young Professionals African Liberty Academy 2026, organised by the IMANI Centre for Policy and Education in partnership with UPSA, brought together students, young professionals, academics, entrepreneurs and policy thinkers for discussions on governance, economic freedom, development and public policy. The sessions focused on civil society, sustainable funding, youth participation, limited government, the rule of law and strong institutions.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Frederick Opare Ansah, chairman of the NPP's National Executives Elections Committee, says he has not received official communication confirming reports that former Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has withdrawn from the party's National Chairmanship race. Opare Ansah stated that candidates must formally notify the Elections Committee rather than announce withdrawals via social media.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
James Agalga, incoming Majority Leader, has defended the Ghana Gold Board against calls for a parliamentary probe into alleged losses under the domestic gold purchase programme, saying the board is prepared for scrutiny and accountability. He questioned whether a probe limited to 2025 would provide a complete picture, noting that issues surrounding the programme predate the board's current form, and cited the Auditor-General's 2025 report as containing no adverse findings against GoldBod.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Incoming Majority Leader James Agalga has contested claims that the Gold Board incurred losses under its domestic gold purchasing operations, stating instead that it recorded a surplus of around 4 billion plus and is cited in the Auditor-General's report. The statement comes as Parliament's Minority pushes for an ad hoc committee investigation into what it says are losses from the government's gold trading scheme.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has warned that allegations against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin raise broader questions about public trust in Parliament beyond the dispute between the politician and GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi over extortion claims linked to the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Lands Minister Inusah Fuseini has warned that when MPs pursue personal gain instead of representing the interests of over 30 million Ghanaians, it compromises their mandate and erodes public confidence in Parliament and democratic governance.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga will be vetted by Parliament's Appointments Committee on August 27, 2026, for his nomination as Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. He must submit his CV and Tax Clearance Certificate by August 26.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Bagbin has ruled that President Mahama's announcement of Builsa North MP James Agalga as Majority Leader did not follow parliamentary procedure. Under Parliament's Standing Orders, changes in leadership of the Majority or Minority Caucus must be formally communicated to the Speaker by the political party's General Secretary, not the President.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Appointments Committee of Parliament was expected to vet Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings on August 25 following her nomination by President John Dramani Mahama as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, succeeding Murtala Mohammed.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Outgoing Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga told Parliament that holding political office should not place anyone above the law, and cautioned MPs against using the chamber to intimidate law enforcement or interfere with investigations into alleged criminal conduct. He argued that politicians should not regard themselves as a privileged class exempt from prosecution and questioned double standards in how alleged crimes involving ordinary citizens and politicians are treated.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC has formally notified the Speaker of Parliament of James Agalga's appointment as Majority Leader, replacing Mahama Ayariga. The appointment, communicated by NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey on August 24, 2026, takes immediate effect and follows consultations between party leadership and the Presidency.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Incoming Majority Leader James Agalga has refused to take sides on extortion allegations involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, citing the Office of the Special Prosecutor's preliminary investigation and Afenyo-Markin's legal action. He called for restraint from all sides while investigations and court processes proceed.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak told a press conference that Ghana is much safer this year than 2025, praising security agencies for their sacrifices. He noted that curfews have been reduced to three communities from eleven, with Bawku's restrictions easing to allow motorbike movement as of Monday morning.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Incoming Majority Leader James Agalga has characterized extortion allegations against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as serious, but declined to comment on their merits since the matter is already before the courts and the Office of the Special Prosecutor. He urged all parties to allow state institutions to handle the case and called for a ceasefire in public exchanges to avoid interfering with ongoing processes.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The People's Alliance for Governance and Accountability says the government cannot justify a reported $1.7 billion loss from the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme by citing national objectives such as building gold reserves or supporting the cedi, and is calling for those responsible to be identified and held accountable.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Government Spokesperson has called for the government and media to sustain their partnership to safeguard Ghana's democratic gains and strengthen accountability. She highlighted the media's central role in voter education, public debate, and accountability in Ghana's return to constitutional rule in 1992 and the sustenance of eight successive peaceful elections.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Incoming Majority Leader James Agalga has called for calm during an escalating dispute over extortion allegations involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, saying the matter should be left to courts and state agencies to investigate rather than allowing allegations to escalate further. Legal and institutional processes, including preliminary investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, have already been triggered.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
James Agalga, the incoming Majority Leader, has backed an early parliamentary probe into Ghana Gold Board operations, saying it will address concerns raised by the Minority. He said Parliament could use either an ad hoc committee or the Public Accounts Committee, and that key documents including an Auditor-General's report and IMF report already contain answers to questions about GoldBod.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Minister disclosed that 25 suspects are currently facing trial for election-related killings during the 2020 and 2024 elections, with 14 additional suspects at large being pursued by security agencies. The prosecutions follow a presidential directive in January 2025 to investigate deaths of 15 persons allegedly killed across various constituencies during the two election periods.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will address the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, on August 25–26, where about 1,000 leaders from Africa and beyond are expected to discuss leadership, governance and Africa's development under the theme "From Pan-Africanism to Meta-Africanism."
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Odenebo Kwaku Appiah has urged politicians and party communicators to abandon insulting rhetoric and focus on issue-based politics, and called for harmony between the party and media in the region.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Kwadaso Municipal Chief Executive Eric Asibey has responded to a petition from 'The Grassroots Movement' of the NDC in the constituency, which alleged he neglected party interests and prioritized personal gains. Asibey told The Chronicle the allegations come from people who opposed his nomination as MCE.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Edo State House of Assembly formally impeached suspended ex-Speaker Blessing Agbebaku on Monday, August 24, 2026, eight days after he resigned. The impeachment, backed by 17 lawmakers according to the new Speaker Yekini Idaiye, was converted from an indefinite suspension after Agbebaku's resignation notice was not officially presented and documented.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Samuel Atta Akyea has appeared as defence counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife Angela Adjei Boateng in an ongoing Accra High Court trial after raising concerns about the decision to continue the case during the legal vacation. The court had previously directed the accused to secure legal representation or face proceeding without counsel.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Turf Club has condemned the forceful entry and demolition of its Race Course at Borteyman on August 22 by about 200 armed men, accompanied by police officers and heavy-duty equipment, which resulted in the destruction of approximately 100 horse stables and the removal of horses and jockeys. The Club is appealing for urgent government intervention to protect its property and preserve Ghana's horse racing heritage.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has alleged that the Ghana Gold Board's purchasing arrangements may allow illegally mined gold to enter the formal market, claiming weaknesses in its supply-chain verification make it difficult to distinguish between legal and illegal gold. NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye challenged the institution to explain how it verifies gold origins before purchase.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the Special Prosecutor will hold a press conference on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. to update the public on matters within its mandate and ongoing investigations, streamed live on official social media and national television.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The second African Political Parties Summit will convene in Addis Ababa from November 5–7, 2026, with political leaders expected to deliberate on the role of political parties in driving Africa's economic transformation. The summit, themed "Governing for Growth: Political Parties as Architects of Africa's Economic Future," builds on the inaugural edition held in Accra, Ghana, in August 2025, which produced the Accra Declaration.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court has dismissed an application by former Signals Bureau Director-General Kwadwo Adu Boahene to adjourn his trial while the Supreme Court reviews a case on legal vacation rules. The judge ruled that the Supreme Court's earlier decision on the matter remained binding and found no rule requiring the trial to be suspended pending the review application.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has called for greater inclusion of young people in decision-making processes, saying they must be given direct voice in shaping policies that affect their lives and must be present in rooms where decisions are made, not merely spoken about.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Assembly Members in Bosomtwe District have petitioned President Mahama to remove District Chief Executive Hamidu Abdallah over allegations of overspending on communication and administrative expenses, and obstruction of the District Road Improvement Programme. The members cite nine major concerns and threaten a vote of no confidence if the President does not act.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Youth Authority and Parliament have begun a new partnership to bring Ghanaian youth closer to democratic institutions and provide practical opportunities for youth to understand and participate in parliamentary processes. The initiative, highlighted through a National Youth Parliament Mock Sitting, aims to serve as a training ground for young people to develop civic competence, leadership capacity, and democratic literacy.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has said Ghana will take a disciplined approach to financing development projects, borrowing only when projects are economically justified, transparently procured, and capable of supporting growth, generating revenue, or reducing costs. The government will diversify financing sources while protecting debt sustainability to avoid returning to conditions that led to the 2022 debt crisis.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Titus-Glover, a former Greater Accra Regional Minister, filed his nomination to contest the position of National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party, backed by all Constituency Chairmen in the Greater Accra Region.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Ministry has introduced TraffiTech-GH, a technology-driven system using surveillance cameras and monitoring devices on major roads to detect traffic violations and automatically send electronic notices to offenders' phones with penalty details. Motorists who fail to pay fines will be traced by security agencies and may be arrested.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama will be Special Guest of Honour at the 7th Africa Sustainability Report Summit, Exhibition and Awards (AASuP), scheduled for September 24–26, 2026 at the La Palm Royale Beach Hotel in Accra. The three-day event, organised by Think Energy Media and the Association of African Sustainability Practitioners, will bring together policymakers, businesses, and sustainability professionals to explore Africa's transition to a green economy and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Appointments Committee is vetting Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings today for the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology role, following her nomination by President John Dramani Mahama in his first ministerial reshuffle. She will replace Murtala Mohammed, who passed away.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Media Commission's Executive Secretary said excessive money in politics could undermine democratic governance and urged the media and public to take interest in campaign financing. CDD-Ghana has developed a model law on political campaign financing for consideration, with participation from representatives of various political parties.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tolon Naa Maj Sulemana Abukari, a retired Army Major who commanded the Black Berets and was commissioned into the Armed Forces in 1963, has passed away. The obituary notes his role in quelling a 1979 coup attempt and his contributions to Ghana's post-independence military history.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has filed legal action against Samuel Adu Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited at the Accra High Court, and against Eric Adjei and Peace FM at the Achimota Circuit Court, over extortion allegations. He told Parliament he has submitted himself to the legal process and challenged those behind the allegations to report him to law enforcement agencies.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has challenged accusers to report extortion allegations to law enforcement, declaring he is ready for investigation. He disclosed he has filed two legal cases—one at the High Court against Samuel Adu Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Ltd., and another at Achimota Circuit Court against Eric Agyei and Peace FM.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
NPP flagbearer Mahamudu Bawumia expressed confidence in Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and urged him to remain focused on accountability over a reported $1.7 billion loss involving GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
An NPP communications team member says the alleged $1.7 billion loss from Ghana's gold purchasing operations could have funded the completion of the government's Agenda 111 hospital project, and called for authorities to explain how the funds were managed.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
National Security Coordinator COP Osman Abdul Razak has warned that political vigilantism has evolved from informal party youth mobilisation into organised groups with uniforms, command systems and weapons, capable of threatening Ghana's electoral processes and national security. He said election-related violence could undermine public confidence in elections, weaken trust in state institutions, affect investor confidence and threaten democratic stability.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Security Coordinator warned that political vigilante groups are adapting by operating through social media and encrypted communication channels, rebranding as security teams or volunteer task forces, and dissolving into less visible networks despite the 2019 Vigilantism and Related Offences Act.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Afoko, an aspirant for the NPP National Chairmanship, has committed to working closely with the party's flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to return the NPP to power in 2028. Afoko filed his nomination papers at NPP headquarters and called for the party to unite after its internal contest, positioning the chairman and flagbearer roles as complementary rather than competitive.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for former Signals Bureau Director-General Kwadwo Adu Boahene, has described as "strange" the Accra High Court's dismissal of his request to suspend proceedings until the Supreme Court determines a review application challenging an earlier decision on criminal cases during legal vacation. Justice Francis Apanga Achibonga ruled that no rule required the trial to be suspended and that the earlier Supreme Court decision remained binding until set aside.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former National Security Coordinator Larry Gbevlo-Lartey warned that political party vigilante groups pose a threat to Ghana's democratic stability and national security, requiring a collective response from political parties, state institutions, civil society and the public rather than being treated as a partisan issue. He stressed that Ghana's democratic system can only flourish when political competition is based on ideas, persuasion and the ballot box rather than force, weapons or physical intimidation.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that Ghana's online passport application platform, passport.mfa.gov.gh, has been restored following resolution of technical issues by its technical team and the National Signals Bureau.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Hopeson Adorye, Director of Field Operations of the United Party, has called for a one-year suspension of small-scale mining across Ghana in response to reports that 23 people have lost their lives in abandoned galamsey pits in the Ashanti Region. Adorye argued that existing measures against illegal mining are insufficient and called for tougher enforcement rather than what he described as a conciliatory approach.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lead counsel for former Signals Bureau Director-General Kwadwo Adu Boahene has called the Accra High Court's decision to continue his client's trial despite a fresh Supreme Court injunction application "unfortunate." The High Court rejected an adjournment request pending the Supreme Court's determination of a review application on whether criminal cases should continue during legal vacation.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Afoko, an NPP National Chairmanship aspirant, has called on party delegates to elect the next chairman based on competence, integrity, and experience rather than geographical grounds, disagreeing with arguments that the position should not go to someone from northern Ghana because the presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is also from the region.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene has called for continuity in governance, arguing that Ghana's development must not restart after every change of government and that successive administrations should complete and sustain projects inherited from previous ones regardless of which party initiated them.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP National Chairmanship aspirant Paul Afoko promised to serve every party member regardless of faction, preferred candidate, region or generation, stating there cannot be separate NPPs for different supporters and vowing to hold office without enemies to punish or scores to settle.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has formally filed his nomination to contest the party's chairmanship election, pledging to reunite the party, strengthen grassroots structures, and lead efforts to return it to power in 2028. He anchored his campaign on three objectives: "Reunite. Reorganise. Recapture," calling for an end to divisions from previous internal contests.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Ministry says Motor Traffic and Transport Department officers will continue working on Ghana's roads despite the introduction of TraffiTech-GH, an automated traffic monitoring system using cameras to detect violations. The new technology will complement rather than replace MTTD personnel, who remain essential for law enforcement and public education on road safety.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has announced full support for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's push for answers over reported GH¢22 billion GoldBod losses. The party's National Organiser said the NPP backs the Minority Caucus's scrutiny and demand for a transparent account of how the state institution's gold was lost.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Upper West Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress Abdul Rahman Saani has declared his intention to seek re-election. He urged party youth to remain patient and united, noting that democracy allows anyone to contest while pledging to support colleagues he worked with in opposition.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP has urged media practitioners to combat the proliferation of political insults in broadcast media, warning that this conduct undermines the nation's peace and security. He said the party's communicators have been cautioned against engaging in insulting politics and called for coordination between radio and television hosts and the region's communications director to ensure qualified party representatives appear on political shows.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Youth Authority has urged young people to engage actively in decision-making and governance, saying they are citizens with a stake in Ghana's development today rather than citizens-in-waiting. He stressed that democracy requires broad participation, encouraged youth to engage with national issues and contribute to policy discussions, and urged them to prepare for leadership and carry their civic engagement beyond social media into communities and formal institutions.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin has filed a High Court suit against Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited, seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction over comments made on the Newsfile programme where Gyamfi allegedly called him an "extortionist."
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Majority Leader presented a Business Statement for a 5-day emergency parliamentary session ending August 28, 2026, to consider the First Reading of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions (Amendment) Bill and the National Petroleum Authority Bill, and to vet two Minister-designates and three nominee Justices of the Supreme Court.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Inspector General of Police and Police Management Board received the Democracy Cup trophy from the Speaker of Parliament's delegation ahead of the tournament scheduled for Friday, August 28 at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The IGP praised the Speaker for championing democracy through football and commended the initiative as part of marking 30 years of democracy in Ghana.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr. Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, attributes the reported GH¢22 billion loss under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme to the collective responsibility of the Ghana Gold Board, Bank of Ghana, and Ministry of Finance, arguing all three institutions must account for the programme's structure, financing, and operation.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman has issued a directive prohibiting anyone from representing the party on radio and television shows without prior approval, citing past problems with unauthorised speakers who lacked knowledge on key topics. The order takes immediate effect and is intended to strengthen the party's communications ahead of the 2028 elections.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Member of Parliament for Takoradi, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, has distributed free school trunks and mattresses to Junior High School graduates in the constituency preparing for Senior High School, alongside exercise books to basic school children, through his Community Education Fund established in 2009.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), an NPP national chairmanship aspirant, has withdrawn from the race, citing his personal circumstances and a desire not to burden the party as it rebuilds following its electoral defeat. He urged support for Vice President Bawumia.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has dismissed allegations of extortion levelled against its Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin by Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi, saying the party does not consider the allegation credible and will not allow it to distract from its demand for accountability over the GoldBod controversy.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs has called for eminent Ghanaians to be included in any parliamentary investigation into Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, arguing that independent involvement would ensure credibility and prevent the inquiry from becoming a partisan contest between the NDC and NPP.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs has called for an independent and transparent parliamentary investigation into Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme from its inception, arguing the inquiry should extend beyond the Ghana Gold Board period and include non-parliamentary voices given the programme's significant financial stakes.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Awal Mohammed, an NPP communications team member, has filed to contest the National Nasara Organiser position, pledging to strengthen party structures and mobilise Zongo communities ahead of the 2028 elections. He identified tracking campus Nasara Wing members and maintaining national coordination as key priorities for the organisation.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, former Tema East Member of Parliament, has filed his nomination to contest for the position of National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party. He has campaigned across 15 regions and 229 constituencies so far, and expressed confidence that the NPP will reclaim power in 2028 general elections.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP National Women's Organiser aspirant, Hajia Safia, has committed to increasing the number of women in Parliament representing the party to 30 percent if elected. She cited the current presence of only 10 female NPP MPs as insufficient and outlined plans to identify and support more women candidates to achieve this goal.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer and IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil argued that effective civilian law enforcement and the rule of law, rather than military intervention, are critical to maintaining order and discipline. He made the comments at the Students and Young Professionals African Liberty Academy (SYPALA) 2026, disagreeing with military leaders' calls for stronger military involvement in enforcing discipline across the continent.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has alleged that Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi is using extortion accusations against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as a distraction from losses exceeding US$1.7 billion incurred by the Bank of Ghana. Gyamfi has denied responsibility for the losses and countered with claims that Afenyo-Markin is an "extortionist," but Oppong Nkrumah contends Ghanaians should focus on accountability in the management of gold resources and central bank finances rather than the allegations.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called on Africans to take greater ownership of the continent's development and narratives, stating Africa must build its own institutions, expertise and capacity rather than implementing solutions designed elsewhere. Speaking at the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Rwanda, she emphasised that Pan-Africanism's core conviction—that Africans can work together to determine their own future—must remain central to development today.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's new Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources Ahmed Ibrahim attributes the country's housing shortfall to partisan politics and lack of continuity in government programmes, noting that successive administrations have left housing projects incomplete. He contrasts Ghana's output—5,000 houses from 2012 to date—with Côte d'Ivoire's 50,000 houses in ten years, and calls for a national housing vision that transcends electoral cycles.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At SYPALA 2026, Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, argued that government authority derives from citizens and must be limited to the specific powers they grant, warning that unchecked concentration of power leads to abuse and oppression.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Democracy Cup trophy has visited the National Police Headquarters and the National Commission for Civic Education as part of Parliament's stakeholder engagement ahead of Friday's match between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak in Kumasi. The Inspector General of Police assured Parliament of the Ghana Police Service's full participation and commitment to providing security for the third edition of the Democracy Cup.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The POS Foundation's executive director says Ghana's participation in the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review has produced tangible changes, including community-sentencing reform; however, significant commitments remain outstanding. He cited the Community Service Bill passed in July 2026 as a legislative outcome stemming from UPR recommendations to address prison overcrowding.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC Upper West Regional Youth Wing and TEIN held a retreat in Wa, where Upper West Regional Youth Organiser Basiera Saankara declared his bid to contest for NDC National Youth Organiser. Party members called for unity, issue-based campaigning, and transparent job distribution.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →