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Joy Online
… Mr Agyarko made the comments on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme on Monday, August 31, 2026, where he discussed his vision for the NPP and the task of rebuilding the party ahead of the next general election.
I’ll do everything possible to help Bawumia win power in 2028 – Boakye AgyarkoJoy Online
… Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Agyarko said the party must urgently rebuild its energy and enthusiasm after what he described as a lack of preparedness ahead of the 2024 elections. …
I am tired of being in opposition, my goal is to win in 2028 – Boakye AgyarkoJoy Online
… Speaking at the National Mining Dialogue 2026, organised by Asempa FM and Ekosiisen in Accra on Tuesday, August 18, Mr Duker said Ghana needed a legal framework that clearly defined the minimum development responsibilities of mining companies towards their host communities. …
Ghana must legislate minimum community development obligations for mining companies – Mireku DukerJoy Online
… Speaking at a National Mining Dialogue on the theme “Rethinking the Social License to Operate”, organised by Asempa FM in partnership with GoldBod, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and other stakeholders, Mr Gyamfi said mining communities should no longer be treated merely as locatio …
Mining communities must be treated as development partners and economy shareholders – Sammy GyamfiJoy Online
… Speaking at the National Mining Dialogue event organised by Asempa FM’s and its flagship programme, Ekosiisen, in partnership with Semmis DS and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Tuesday, August 18, the Ga Traditional Council leader sa …
Mining comes with responsibility to future generations – Ga MantseJoy Online
… The Ga Mantse made the remarks at a National Mining Dialogue on the theme “Rethinking the Social License to Operate”, organised by Asempa FM in partnership with GoldBod, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and other stakeholders. …
Ga Mantse challenges mining stakeholders to consider long-term impact of Ghana’s mineral wealthJoy Online
… He made the remarks at a National Mining Dialogue on the theme “Rethinking the Social License to Operate”, organised by Asempa FM in partnership with GoldBod, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and other stakeholders. …
‘A mine may close, but the community must not’ – Ga Mantse calls for sustainable miningDaily Guide
… Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Tanko said he would readily accept the position if the authorities consider him the right candidate. …
Ibrahim Tanko Open To Black Stars JobJoy Online
… Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme on Monday, August 17, he emphasised that he did not contest the regional chairmanship merely to occupy the position, enjoy the privileges attached to it or add another title to his curriculum vitae. …
NPP Greater Accra chairmanship is preparation for bigger political assignment– Okoe BoyeJoy Online
… n the Ghana Premier League last season and will now take the place of the Accra giants in the four-team pre-season competition. “We have decided to replace Hearts of Oak with FC Samartex, who finished fifth on the league log last season,” GHALCA chairman John Ansah told Asempa FM …
Hearts of Oak pull out of GHALCA Top-4 as Samartex take their placeFarmers in Agogo, a major tomato-growing area in Asante Akyem North, lose nearly half their harvest before sale due to picking at wrong times, using damaging raffia baskets, lack of cooling facilities, and missing price information—not from laziness, but from insufficient market infrastructure and information systems.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Farmers in Agogo, a major tomato-growing area in Asante Akyem North, lose nearly half their harvest before sale due to picking at wrong times, using damaging raffia baskets, lack of cooling facilities, and missing price information—not from laziness, but from insufficient market infrastructure and information systems.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku confirmed that forward Antoine Semenyo withdrew from the Black Stars squad for September-October international matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Morocco due to a swollen foot injury, with the decision made after consultation between Semenyo and head coach Carlos Queiroz.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has denied claims that Black Stars players are deliberately turning down call-ups for the upcoming international break against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Morocco, stating that he has not encountered any such players since becoming GFA president. Several players have cited injuries and precautionary measures for their absence.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Mustapha Gbande, says he is beginning to suspect that some NPP members could be linked to a recent illegal drug bust and called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate. He said drug trafficking is a matter of national concern requiring coordinated state response rather than political grandstanding.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chairman Ernest Norgbey says allegations about the National Sports Authority's involvement in facilitating World Cup-related visas have not been formally referred to Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee, and the committee cannot rely on unverified social media reports. The Minority has called for the dismissal of NSA Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah over the allegations.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member of Parliament Vincent Ekow Assafuah has questioned payments allegedly made to officials who accompanied Ghana's Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including reported payments of $10,000 to purse holders and payments to chefs, caterers, and security officers, following the Sports and Recreation Minister's appearance before Parliament's Select Committee on Sports.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association is calling for bail for senior nursing officer Salomey Awity Baffoe, detained in connection with an alleged attempt to overthrow the government, arguing that she is not a flight risk given her permanent workplace in the Techiman area and can be located by authorities.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Journalist Samuel Kojo Brace, known as Ahanta Pele, has left journalism to pursue a political career and will contest the NPP's parliamentary primary in Ahanta West Constituency for the 2028 general elections. NPP politician Sammi Awuku welcomed him into the party.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene called on Ghanaians to support President John Mahama's government in completing the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, describing it as a monumental project necessary to improve transportation connectivity and address traffic congestion between the two cities. He said opposition to the project would undermine development interests in the Ashanti Region.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
International journalist Enoch Worlanyo, reporting from Accra, described Alpine, Texas as "The Eden of the Far West," and Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves recently referenced his feature story in her own vision for the high-desert town, creating what the article describes as a transatlantic moment of pride.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The GFA Communications Director defended the retention of 73-year-old Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach, arguing that match results are more important than playing attractive football. Queiroz led Ghana through the 2026 World Cup group stage before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32, and the GFA is backing him to deliver qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sylvester Tetteh, a candidate for NPP General Secretary, predicted that delegates would deliver a shock result at the party's upcoming national executive election in Kumasi, arguing that endorsements do not guarantee victory and citing the electoral fates of previous General Secretaries who presided over party defeats.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sylvester Tetteh, a candidate for NPP General Secretary, has urged party members to judge him on his commitment rather than which candidate he supported in the last presidential election, calling for unity to help the party return to power. The NPP will hold elections for national officers on October 3, 2026, in Kumasi.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mavis Hawa Koomson, a candidate for NPP National Women's Organiser, says her strength of character and experience will allow her to lead the party's women's wing and help it regain power in 2028. She intends to introduce a new administration focused on addressing challenges facing women in the party and strengthening their participation.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Awutu-Senya East MP and NPP Women's Organiser aspirant Mavis Hawa Koomson pledged to prioritise reconciliation and unity within the party if elected, saying she would actively reach out to dissatisfied members and address divisions. She also disclosed that senior NPP figures were helping to resolve her differences with former flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticized the Chief Justice's recent visits to state-owned enterprises including the Minerals Income Investment Fund, calling them unprecedented and questioning the judiciary's separation from other government branches.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North has called for students involved in violent clashes between Okuapeman and Mount Sinai senior high schools to face criminal consequences, with parents paying for property damage. He described the destruction as "barbaric" and stated that rivalry between the schools, previously limited to sports competition, should not have escalated to violence.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Boakye Kyeremanteng Agyarko, an NPP National Chairman hopeful, attributed the party's 2024 election defeat to inadequate preparation and lack of motivation among grassroots supporters, saying there was a general sense of demoralisation within the party. He pledged to rebuild confidence among the party base ahead of the 2028 election and support Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's efforts to return to power.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Sports Stadium will remain closed for competitive football until Ghana's 2027 AFCON qualifier against The Gambia, the National Sports Authority director general has confirmed. Ghana Premier League clubs will need to find alternative venues for the upcoming 2026/27 season as the NSA works to ensure the facility meets CAF standards.
1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Boakye Kyeremanteng Agyarko, an NPP National Chairman hopeful, has pledged to do everything within his capacity to support Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to win the 2028 presidential election. Agyarko said the party's defeat in 2024 resulted from insufficient motivation at the grassroots and inadequate preparation, and that his focus if elected National Chairman would be to rebuild the party from the ground up.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, a National Chairman hopeful for the NPP, says the party is on a "lost road" and needs strong leadership to rebuild and regain power in 2028, citing lack of energy and demoralisation ahead of the 2024 elections as key challenges to address.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Minister George Mireku Duker has called for Ghana to legislate minimum community development obligations for mining companies, arguing that voluntary corporate social responsibility initiatives have failed to adequately address mining communities' development needs. He said such obligations should be captured in Community Development Agreements, citing Sierra Leone's Mining and Minerals Development Act 2022 as an example.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi has called for greater local ownership and participation in Ghana's mining industry, arguing that communities where mineral resources are extracted must benefit more directly from the wealth generated and be recognised as key partners rather than merely as locations where resources are extracted.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II called for a stronger sense of responsibility in managing Ghana's mineral resources, saying mining must be viewed as more than a commercial activity because lands are held in trust for future generations. He said the decision to grant mining concessions carries implications beyond immediate financial returns and places a duty on the present generation to ensure natural resources are not exploited in ways that compromise future generations' inheritance.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called on mining stakeholders to consider the long-term consequences of exploiting Ghana's mineral resources rather than pursuing short-term wealth at the expense of future generations, stating that the current generation must account for how the country's natural resources have been used.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has called for responsible and sustainable mining practices, warning that Ghana cannot pursue mineral wealth today at the expense of future generations. He stressed that mining companies and policymakers must balance economic development with environmental protection and the interests of mining communities.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed willingness to take charge of Ghana's national team if offered the position by the GFA. Ghana is currently without a substantive head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure, with the Black Stars set to begin 2027 AFCON qualifier preparations in September.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Newly elected NPP Greater Accra Regional Chairman Dr Bernard Okoe Boye says his decision to seek the position is driven by a desire to gain experience for a bigger political responsibility he believes lies ahead, describing his political journey as a continuous learning process.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak announced their withdrawal from this year's GHALCA Top-4 Tournament, citing scheduling conflicts with preparations for the Ghana Premier League season. FC Samartex, who finished fifth in the league last season, has been named as their replacement for the tournament scheduled from 26 to 30 August.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →