Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered the justice ministry to introduce capital punishment for arsonists following deadly forest fires in the north-east, with a 15 September deadline for amendments. The official death toll stands at 12, though independent outlets believe it is much higher; more than 100 wildfires have been recorded in recent days, and the president has not ruled out foul play.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie clarified that the judiciary's legal vacation (August 1 to September 30) does not suspend court proceedings; designated vacation judges remain available to hear urgent cases including injunction applications and applications for release of bodies. He said concerns about the vacation had been "blown out of proportion" and advised lawyers inconvenienced by case dates during the period to request adjournments.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oliver Barker-Vormawor, secretary of the Constitution Review Implementation Committee, says the 11-member committee will not simply accept government positions on constitutional reforms, but will serve as a technical body to facilitate political process and translate consensus decisions rather than set policy.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor says the Constitution Review Implementation Committee has a technical mandate to translate decisions from the political process into legal instruments, not to determine which proposals become law or take policy positions. He stressed that constitutional reform requires broad agreement and constant stakeholder consultation rather than unilateral imposition.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Commissioner has cautioned travellers arriving in Ghana that carrying more than two mobile phones will be treated as commercial importation and subject to customs charges. The warning follows a practice of travellers bringing multiple phones on behalf of others into the country.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu has held senior organisational roles within Ghana's New Patriotic Party across decades, including Youth Organiser, National Organiser, Acting General Secretary and General Secretary, giving him exposure to grassroots mobilisation and party administration from polling-station to national level.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has questioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's visits to state-owned institutions including MIIF and SSNIT, describing the engagement as unprecedented and unusual for the Judiciary. The Chief Justice had praised the performance of these public institutions during his visits.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MP Kwame Asare Obeng (A Plus) says the Ministry of the Interior and other state institutions investigated boundary concerns he raised before violent clashes between Gomoa and Effutu communities left three dead and 15 injured. A Plus said he sought clarification from the Lands Commission and Ministry of Local Government on administrative and traditional boundaries between the areas.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Chairman of the NPP has urged President Mahama to dismiss Sammy Gyamfi, Ghana Gold Board CEO, citing reported company losses and Gyamfi's demeaning language directed at the Minority Leader who was investigating a reported $1.7 billion loss.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia met with newly elected Ashanti Regional executives of the NPP and called for party unity and inclusion of all stakeholders, including those who lost regional elections, to prepare for the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called for earnest introspection and a new leadership paradigm anchored in tolerance and compassion to address persistent conflicts, terrorism, violent extremism and humanitarian crises across Africa. He told the African Union's Executive Council that African leaders must change attitudes and approaches rather than continue to normalise the tragedies plaguing the continent.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has paid tribute to Dr Kwame Nkrumah's pioneering role in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement, which was founded 65 years ago to help newly independent nations safeguard sovereignty and oppose colonialism during the Cold War era.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah says the opposition NPP will not support proposals that restrict who can contest District Assembly elections and is preparing its own position paper on the proposed constitutional amendments. The party believes supporters need to know its position before the amendment process, particularly as some amendments may require a referendum.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP has warned the government against taking control of the campaign ahead of a referendum on proposed constitutional amendments. According to Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the party will vigorously campaign for its position once approved by flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and will not passively allow the governing party to dominate the process as occurred in 1992.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP says it has completed a position paper on proposed constitutional reforms and will present its own views to challenge the government's position. The party is concerned that some amendments could significantly change the character of the constitution and intends to campaign vigorously on the issue among supporters.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution in a referendum that expands presidential powers to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, and dissolve parliament in a grave political crisis, ahead of a December presidential election. The constitution was approved by 70% of voters, though the main opposition party boycotted the vote.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has warned that the constitutional reform process risks prolongation if government fails to build consensus among major political parties and stakeholders, noting that the absence of a common position could complicate matters given that several amendments require parliamentary approval and, in some cases, a referendum.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Eminent West Africa Nobles Forum has urged political leaders to prioritise ethical conduct over convenience to restore public trust in Ghana's governance system. At an Integrity Summit and Awards ceremony in Accra, E-WANF's President-General called on members to uphold integrity, moral values, and high ethical standards.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The surviving co-author of a history book on Botoku argues that research established the Botoku Paramount Stool originated with Togbe Sei of Kledzasi but passed through his sister to descendants at Kpale, where documentary records from 1886 onwards show five successive Tamtias served as Paramount Chiefs until 2003.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger coordination among government institutions to ensure effective implementation of Ghana's new National Decentralisation Policy and Strategic Framework for 2026–2030, which was recently approved by Cabinet. She stressed that decentralisation must move beyond policy documents to bring governance and services closer to citizens and make development responsive to community needs.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The founder of the Economic Freedom Fighters Gambia, Prince Ebrahim Sanyang, has pledged sweeping reforms in food security, employment, healthcare, infrastructure and energy if his party wins power. He promised to establish Freedom Stores for affordable subsidised commodities, a National Food Buffer Stock Company, agricultural cooperatives, and a National Fishing Company to create jobs and stabilise prices.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has temporarily banned the erection of new billboards across the metropolis and given current operators 14 days to report with valid permits and proof of fee payment for 2026, or face removal of their structures.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Aspiring NPP National Organiser Salam Mustapha said youth organisers within the party wanted to stage a demonstration against the Akufo-Addo government over concerns he acknowledged as genuine, though he opposed the action on procedural grounds, believing it could harm the party.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana met Minister Mahama Ayariga to strengthen collaboration on sanitation, education, healthcare, and the National Cathedral. Both sides discussed deepening partnership on development initiatives, with the Council pledging to mobilise resources for the Cathedral and support waste management efforts.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana says it is prepared to mobilise resources locally and internationally to support completion of the National Cathedral, and expressed readiness to collaborate with the Ministry on sanitation, education, healthcare and religious tolerance.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Businessman Alhaji Alhassan Gbangu has dismissed speculation that his wife, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim, intends to contest the NDC parliamentary primary in Wa Central, saying she has no interest in the seat.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mustapha Hamid has emerged as the leading candidate for the NPP's First Vice Chairman position in a Global InfoAnalytics poll, securing 18.3% of voter preferences, narrowly ahead of Henry Nana Boakye and Nana Akomea, each at 17.5%. The poll shows significant uncertainty, with 19.7% of respondents undecided, ahead of the NPP's national executive elections scheduled for October.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
According to a Global Info Analytics poll, incumbent General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua is leading the race for the position with 44.6%, ahead of other contenders including Sylvester Tetteh at 7.6%, Eugene Antwi at 2.2%, and Charles Dwamena at 1.7%, with 32.7% of respondents undecided.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Ahmed Ibrahim, reassigned from Local Government to Works, Housing and Water Resources in President Mahama's August 7 ministerial reshuffle, described the move as divinely guided, citing coincidences including receiving a Bible while preaching when news of the reshuffle reached him.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Bawumia joined the Pledge Against Corruption campaign, warning that corruption diverts resources meant for the poor and vulnerable, and emphasising that integrity is what one leaves behind. The campaign, led by ACEP, GACC, and Transparency International Ghana, encourages Ghanaians to commit personally to fighting graft.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three people were killed and 15 injured after individuals from three neighbouring Gomoa communities allegedly invaded New Winneba in broad daylight, and the Minority Leader called on police to investigate and arrest those responsible, questioning how such an armed assault could occur without police intervention.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly raised GH₵25.8m in internally generated revenue in 2025, exceeding its projection of GH₵21.8m. The assembly is implementing measures including property rate collection optimization and a dedicated revenue office to reduce reliance on the District Assemblies Common Fund.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thirteen Ghana Premier League clubs have been issued SSNIT Clearance Certificates, with five others working to secure theirs. The GFA directive aims to ensure compliance with social security contributions for professional footballers across the league and lower-tier divisions.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former NPP General Secretary John Boadu has pledged to unite, reorganise and rebuild the party ahead of the 2028 general election, saying it needs experienced leadership to restore discipline and strengthen its structures. He cited his earlier role in rebuilding the party between 2014 and 2016, when he helped increase NPP parliamentary seats from 122 in 2012 to 169 in 2016.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson warned that failure to maintain information integrity could amplify social divisions and expose Ghana to security threats, citing a pattern in Sahel countries where information manipulation weakened public trust in institutions.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The NPP's Volta Region chairman announced 10 regional officer appointments on August 26, citing consultation with the National Executive Committee and Article 9(2) of the party constitution, but elected Regional Executives rejected the appointments, saying they were not consulted or approved at a properly constituted meeting and that the procedure violated Article 9(10) of the constitution.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Samuel Atta Akyea, defence counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu Boahene, will complete his cross-examination of EOCO investigator Frank Marshal Cromwell today at the Accra High Court. The prolonged questioning, centred on a disputed GH¢49.1 million transaction, has yielded admissions the defence says undermine key aspects of the prosecution's case.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as Minister of Lands and Natural Resources to lead Ghana's battle against galamsey, or illegal mining, which has expanded into sophisticated networks over the last eight years and degraded water bodies and farmlands. Buah is regarded for his personal integrity and reputation for honesty, qualities seen as essential for resisting financial inducements in the fight against powerful mining interests.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Municipal Chief Executive for Kwahu South has made an emotional appeal to the government to urgently construct the Adawso–Nketepa road, which serves as a critical link for farmers and traders in communities along the route. Traditional authorities and residents have joined his call for intervention to address years of poor road conditions.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Armed Forces has opened its 2026 commissioned officers enlistment exercise, with application vouchers going on sale September 3, 2026 at Ghana Post offices for GH¢200, and the online portal opening September 4 with a deadline of September 23. GAF cautioned applicants against dealing with middlemen or agents and stressed it does not charge fees beyond the official voucher cost.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu met with the Chinese Ambassador to discuss progress on a proposed University of Science and Technology in Damongo, which received a US$30 million grant from China last year. The Minister stated that the grant is insufficient, as the full cost of constructing and equipping the university is estimated to exceed US$100 million, and called for additional financial support and partnerships to complete the project.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Western North Regional Chairman of the NPP has donated Toyota Voxy vans to constituencies in the region to be operated commercially, with proceeds used to support constituency offices, logistics, party activities and welfare programmes for members ahead of the 2028 general elections.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the US$30 million grant from China for a proposed University of Science and Technology in Damongo is insufficient, as establishing and equipping a new university requires more than US$100 million. He called for additional financial support and partnerships to complete the project.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Atta Akyea, counsel for former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has criticized the Attorney-General's Office after the prosecution team failed to appear in court to continue cross-examination of a witness. The case was adjourned to September 8, with Atta Akyea saying he was prepared to proceed despite having only a three-hour limit to reduce his prepared questions from 60 to 40.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has called government and constitutional review proposals to improve women and marginalised groups' representation in Parliament "grossly insufficient", advocating instead for a broader proportional representation system and mandatory quotas across public institutions.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has rejected a Constitution Review Committee proposal to extend Ghana's presidential and parliamentary terms from four to five years, saying four years is sufficient for an elected government to implement its programme.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney General's Office said its absence from a scheduled cross-examination session in the Cybersecurity software case involving former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene on September 2 was due to circumstances beyond its control, citing a concurrent Supreme Court hearing. The prosecution rejected defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea's characterization of the absence as abandonment of the case.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has outlined 18 positions on Ghana's Constitutional review, proposing changes to reduce presidential powers, strengthen Parliament and the Judiciary, and improve accountability. The IEA supports several Prempeh Committee recommendations but rejects proposals to extend presidential and parliamentary terms to five years, allow presidential nomination of MMDCE candidates, and establish a state-funded Democracy Fund.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has called for Article 146 of Ghana's 1992 Constitution to be revised, saying the current process for removing Superior Court judges and the Chief Justice is too vague and open to political manipulation. The IEA wants detailed removal procedures incorporated directly into the Constitution, while the government prefers to address the issue through subsidiary legislation.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, a religious scholar and NPP First National Vice Chairman aspirant, dismissed claims that Dr Bawumia's presidential ambitions seek to turn Ghana into an Islamic state, citing voting patterns of Ghanaian Muslims in the 2024 election that showed religious affiliation did not determine their political choices. He argued that if a coordinated Muslim agenda to Islamise Ghana existed, Bawumia's 2024 candidacy would have catalysed Muslim support, but Muslims instead voted for Christian President Mahama in several Muslim-majority constituencies.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Traders Advocacy Group of Ghana is calling for the immediate removal of the Transport Minister, citing incompetence in managing the transport sector and saying traders and the public are burdened by exorbitant port charges, high airfares, and rising bus fares. The group says its concerns about excessive port charges over the past two years have not received adequate government attention.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has opposed the current Council of State composition, which it says effectively allows the President to select his own principal advisers. The IEA backs a Constitutional Review Committee proposal for a 33-member Council with wider institutional and regional representation, though the government rejected the recommendation.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has backed proposals to introduce lifestyle and wealth audits for public officials and a reverse burden of proof to detect unexplained wealth and combat corruption, recommending these measures be entrenched in the 1992 Constitution rather than addressed through ordinary legislation.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has supported a proposal by the Constitution Review Committee to prevent Members of Parliament from simultaneously serving as ministers, deputy ministers, or regional ministers, arguing that the separation would strengthen Parliament's independence and improve its ability to hold the Executive accountable.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has rejected the government's proposal to have the President nominate MMDCE candidates, arguing instead that all qualified citizens should be allowed to contest without presidential control in a non-partisan process.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has cautioned the government against rushing Ghana's constitutional review, arguing that reforms require extensive public education, consultation, and consensus-building. The IEA objected to the proposed methodology and timeline, which targets non-entrenched amendments for February 2027 and plans a referendum on entrenched provisions alongside the 2027 District Assembly elections.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed Kojo Oppong Nkrumah's application for a review of an earlier decision that threw out his injunction against hearing cases during the legal vacation. The three-member panel rejected the MP's request for an adjournment and proceeded to hear the substantive application, effectively denying his legal challenge to the conduct of trials during the vacation period.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the boards of nine state institutions, including BOST, VALCO, CBG, Ghana Post, GNPC, and NSA, with immediate effect. Sector ministers have been directed to implement the dissolution in accordance with applicable laws, and the boards will be reconstituted in due course.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Prince Ebrahim Sanyang, founder of the Economic Freedom Fighters in The Gambia, launched his party with promises to establish Freedom Stores for affordable commodities, implement a "1 Village, 1 Cooperative" agricultural initiative, create a National Fishing Company, and establish a National Food Buffer Stock Company to address rising living costs and food insecurity.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The High Court has dismissed an application by former NPA Chief Executive Officer Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and seven others seeking to have corruption charges against them struck out, allowing the substantive trial to proceed. The Republic has brought 54 charges against the accused, including corruption, extortion, money laundering and conspiracy, alleging that between 2022 and December 2024 approximately GH¢291.57 million and US$332,407 were unlawfully obtained through a scheme involving NPA officials.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the boards of nine state institutions including Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, BOST, VALCO, Consolidated Bank Ghana, Ghana Post, the Road Maintenance Trust Fund, TDC Ghana, GNPC, and the National Sports Authority, with immediate effect to allow for reconstitution.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Prince Ebrahim Sanyang, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters–The Gambia, outlined plans to decentralise emergency and policing services and pursue zero-tolerance corruption if elected, proposing initiatives including "One District, One Fire and Rescue" and "One Community, One Police Station" to improve emergency response and community-based policing.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has praised the performance of the Minerals Income Investment Fund and other public institutions under the current administration, saying he wondered what Ghana was doing in the past eight years after witnessing their developments.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidency has announced an "impending reshuffle" of Chief Executives of State-Owned Enterprises, saying recent ministerial changes and board dissolutions reflect President John Mahama's determination to strengthen institutional leadership and ensure appointees align with government policies.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An NDC Madina constituency executive member has argued that the area is not receiving adequate development or leadership, citing deteriorated road infrastructure and residents' complaints about job access and lack of engagement with their Member of Parliament.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has warned ministers, chief executives, board members and other political appointees that conduct undermining government cohesion, institutional authority or policy implementation will not be tolerated. The warning follows the President's dissolution of nine state institution boards and recent ministerial changes.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has defended the practice of judges sitting during Ghana's legal vacation, stating that legal vacation does not mean the administration of justice halts and that emergency cases require immediate attention. The comment comes amid ongoing debate within Ghana's legal fraternity and a Supreme Court case brought by MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah challenging the practice.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has defended judges sitting during the legal vacation, saying the courts cannot completely shut down because "cases do not go on leave" and some judges must remain to hear urgent and emergency matters where delays could have serious consequences.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Revenue Authority Customs Commissioner Aaron Kanor warned that travellers arriving with more than two mobile phones will have the devices treated as commercial importation and subjected to customs duty. Travellers are advised to limit phones to personal use and avoid carrying handsets for others, as high-end smartphones are expensive and multiple devices constitute commercial activity.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Salam Mustapha, an aspiring NPP National Organiser, has argued that the party's previous jobs plan was more credible than the NDC's 1-3-3 employment promises, citing programmes like Agenda 111 that could have created sustainable employment opportunities if given more time to implement.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Christian Council of Ghana has called on the government to set aside political differences and support the completion of the National Cathedral, stating that Christians, international organisations, and donor partners are prepared to contribute but government backing is needed to move the project forward.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama addressed the Non-Aligned Movement conference in Belgrade on September 1, 2026, calling for a renewed and action-oriented NAM that turns resolutions into practical action and strengthens consultation among member states on issues affecting them and the wider world.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the boards of nine state institutions with immediate effect, including Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, BOST, VALCO, CBG, Ghana Post Company Limited, Road Maintenance Trust Fund, TDC Ghana Limited, GNPC, and the National Sports Authority. Sector ministers have been directed to implement the dissolutions in accordance with applicable laws, with the boards to be reconstituted in due course.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →