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September 2026
23 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking on Channel One TV on Tuesday, September 22, Mr Crabbe said the NPP previously allowed members greater freedom to engage, think independently and challenge ideas. …
Sammy Crabbe says NPP intolerance is driving talented members away
23 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking to Channel One TV on Tuesday, September 22, Mr Crabbe said many public discussions were not sufficiently grounded in facts and evidence. …
We’re not analytical enough – Sammy Crabbe calls for data-driven decision-making
22 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, September 21, Mr Kyerematen said the Movement for Change was chosen as a political organisation because the available time did not permit him to establish a new party. …
Alan Kyerematen explains why he contested 2024 election under Movement for Change
22 SeptJoy Online
… But I believe in those values,” Mr Kyerematen said in an interview on Channel One TV. …
Alan: ‘NPP has abandoned values of UP tradition, but I believe in those values’
22 SeptJoy Online
… He made the comments during an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, September 21, while assessing the performance of the National Democratic Congress government and President John Dramani Mahama. …
Sustaining economic gains is Mahama’s real test – Alan Kyerematen
21 SeptJoy Online
… You need a longer period of sustained growth,” he said in a Channel One TV interview. …
NDC’s two years of economic gains not enough to establish stability – Alan Kyerematen
18 SeptJoy Online
… Mr Kwakye Ofosu made the comments during an interview on Channel One TV on Thursday, September 17. …
No evidence linking government, NDC members to cocaine probe – Kwakye Ofosu
17 SeptJoy Online
… PROTOA Public Relations Officer, Samuel Adu-Yeboah, disclosed the planned strike during an interview on Channel One TV on Wednesday, September 16, saying the association had already informed both the government and the public about the intended action. …
PROTOA sets September 21 for indefinite strike over rising transport costs
10 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… He made the remarks in an interview on Channel One TV in Accra on Thursday, September 10, 2026. …
Mahama Ayariga: It was my choice to return to the Executive
10 SeptJoy Online
… He spoke on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on September 10. He said the assemblies must be held accountable for sanitation in their areas and make full use of the powers available to them to address the challenges.
MMDAs must take responsibility for sanitation – Mahama Ayariga

Mining & Energy

Eco-Conscious Citizens director urges Mahama to reaffirm mining licence requirements

The News

Awula Serwah, Executive Director of Eco-Conscious Citizens, has urged President Mahama to publicly reaffirm legal mining requirements, warning that recent comments by Ghana Gold Board CEO risk signalling to small-scale miners that they can operate without proper licensing. She cautioned that such signals could undermine anti-illegal mining efforts and stressed that mining licences are essential alongside other regulatory approvals to prevent pollution and environmental destruction.

27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

Eco-Conscious Citizens director urges Mahama to reaffirm mining licence requirements
Awula Serwah, Executive Director of Eco-Conscious Citizens, has urged President Mahama to publicly reaffirm legal mining requirements, warning that recent comments by Ghana Gold Board CEO risk signalling to small-scale miners that they can operate without proper licensing. She cautioned that such signals could undermine anti-illegal mining efforts and stressed that mining licences are essential alongside other regulatory approvals to prevent pollution and environmental destruction.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President must clarify stance on Gyamfi galamsey remarks – professor
A University of Ghana law professor has urged President Mahama to publicly clarify his administration's position on illegal mining and demand that Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi retract controversial remarks on galamsey, arguing that failure to disavow them could be interpreted as government acceptance or support.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

NDC cancels Amenfi East constituency election due to challenges
The NDC cancelled its constituency-level election in Amenfi East, Western Region, following challenges during the party's nationwide internal polls, including delays and ballot paper distribution problems. The party said the exercise was an improvement on the previous one and pledged to assess the challenges for upcoming regional elections.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 25 October

GoldBod reaffirms commitment to LBMA certification over galamsey
The Ghana Gold Board has rejected suggestions it would support illegal mining, stating that responsible sourcing is a key requirement for London Bullion Market Association certification. The Board's Head of Communications said GoldBod's pursuit of international standards means it cannot endorse mining activities that violate the law or damage the environment.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC says it will investigate vote-buying if evidence emerges
The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections said the party would investigate allegations of vote-buying in its ongoing constituency elections if credible evidence is presented to the national executives, though he reported no incidents of vote-buying in constituencies where voting had taken place. He noted that elections had been largely peaceful but encountered difficulties in some areas, including violence in Odododiodioo that suspended counting, and postponements in some Ashanti and Eastern region constituencies.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

GoldBod to establish gold processing centres for traceability
The Ghana Gold Board is collaborating with the government to establish gold processing centres for small-scale mining cooperatives to improve traceability and verify the origins of gold in the formal supply chain. The first facilities are expected to roll out in the first quarter of 2027, with private investors being engaged to support the initiative.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Government to establish permanent military camps along rivers against galamsey
The government plans to establish permanent military camps along selected rivers to prevent illegal miners from returning to affected areas and protect water resources and the environment. Beyond enforcement, the government is pursuing cooperative mining arrangements and targeting registration of close to 100 small-scale mining cooperatives by the end of 2026, alongside plans for gold processing centres.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Government establishes gold processing centres for small-scale miners
The government plans to establish gold processing centres for small-scale mining cooperatives, with the first facilities expected in the first quarter of 2027, aiming to increase gold recovery rates from about 30 per cent to approximately 70 per cent and reduce dependence on mercury and cyanide. The initiative is part of efforts to formalise small-scale mining, improve traceability, and support the registration of nearly 100 small-scale mining cooperatives by the end of 2026.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

NPP official criticises VP's silence on Obuasi school abuse allegations
NPP Director of Communications Dennis Miracles Aboagye has criticised Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang for not publicly commenting on allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, saying her silence is disappointing given expectations that she would advocate for girls' safety and welfare.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

Ghana reviews revised US health funding deal after rejecting first proposal
Ghana declined an initial US health financing proposal citing concerns about sovereignty, regulatory authority, and national interests, and is now considering a revised version. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh stated the government will not rush into an agreement and that any partnership must respect Ghana's laws and be based on mutual respect, with particular concerns raised about exemptions for US pharmaceutical products from Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority verification and requirements for sharing health information with the US.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

Four Luv FM journalists nominated for Ashanti GJA awards
Four journalists from Luv FM in Kumasi have been nominated for the 2026 Ghana Journalists Association Media Excellence Awards in the Ashanti region, part of 19 shortlisted journalists recognized across 11 categories including community impact, health, environment, and agriculture.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Only 16 radio and TV stations pay music royalties in Ghana
Ghanaian rapper D-Black expressed shock that only 16 of more than 700 radio and television stations pay music royalties to GHAMRO, the Ghana Music Rights Organisation. He called for industry stakeholders to unite and pressure the government to enforce laws compelling stations to comply with their music royalty obligations.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister warns Ghanaians over World Cup visa payment scams
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says some Ghanaians ignored repeated warnings and paid intermediaries who falsely claimed to secure US and Canadian visas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the Ministry cautioning against trusting individuals who promised influence through personal government connections.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

Assemblies of God requires pastors to resign before partisan politics
The Assemblies of God, Ghana mandates that pastors seeking to engage in active partisan politics must resign from their ministerial positions, according to General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam. The church says the policy protects congregational unity across different political affiliations and was enforced during the 2024 election period when two pastors resigned after contesting party primaries.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

Eric Kombat wins Northern Region disability reporter award
The Northern Regional Correspondent of the Daily Guide, Eric Kombat, has won the Northern Region Ghana Journalists Association 2025 Best Reporter for Disability award for his story "Silent Suffering: The Struggles of Persons with Disabilities in Conflict," marking his second win in the disability category.
12 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 9 October

Samuel George, Armah-Kofi Buah among 1,568 newly qualified lawyers
Two government ministers and other Members of Parliament, including Samuel Nartey George and Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, were among 1,568 lawyers admitted to the Ghana Bar at a ceremony by the General Legal Council in Accra on Friday, October 9, 2026. Other newly qualified MPs include Davis Ansah Opoku and Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor, alongside several media personalities including JoyNews journalist Ayisha Ibrahim.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

COCOBOD raises GH¢3.4 billion in first cocoa notes offer
COCOBOD raised approximately GH¢3.4 billion through its first commercial paper issuance via Cocoa Capital PLC, falling short of an indicative GH¢4 billion target. The notes were issued at a yield of 11% and will mature on June 28, 2027, though the article notes it remains unclear whether the shortfall reflects lower-than-expected investor bids, demand for higher rates, or COCOBOD's own decision to raise less.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GBA members withdrawing from activities over perceived political bias
Some Ghana Bar Association members have reduced participation in the association's programmes and decision-making due to concerns about its political posture, Majority Chief Whip Dafeamekpor says. He attributed the disengagement to lawyers' unhappiness with how certain matters are being handled and a longstanding perception that the GBA is partisan.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Law Society emphasizes member welfare over GBA rivalry
The Ghana Law Society says its emergence aims to provide an additional platform for lawyers and address member welfare rather than compete with the Ghana Bar Association. The GLS is developing a welfare package under which 20 per cent of members' dues would fund life insurance, while GLS leader Dafeamekpor pursues a Supreme Court case challenging the GBA's claim to exclusive representation on statutory bodies.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

FWSC cites new allowance demand in teacher union negotiation deadlock
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission CEO says negotiations with striking pre-tertiary teacher unions have stalled over a demand for a new allowance. He states the commission is operating under a transitional arrangement and unions should focus on enhancing existing allowances rather than comprehensive negotiations on conditions of service.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu wins NPP chairmanship with 47% in contested race
John Boadu won the New Patriotic Party's national chairmanship election on October 3 with 2,888 votes (47%), but the combined 3,239 votes for the three other candidates represented 53%, suggesting delegates sought alternative leadership directions.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

Analyst questions Boadu's political stature versus Asiedu Nketiah
Political analyst Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere has questioned NPP National Chairman John Boadu's political pedigree and gravitas compared with NDC counterpart Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, suggesting Boadu's election was shaped by internal party dynamics rather than an assessment of competence.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

Ghana missed galamsey crackdown window under Akufo-Addo
Senyo Hosi, Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, argues that Ghana lost a critical opportunity to decisively tackle illegal small-scale mining during former President Akufo-Addo's first term, as initial crackdown efforts were weakened due to political and economic considerations, including concerns about the 2020 election.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

Effia MP calls for Kurt Okraku removal, GFA overhaul
The Member of Parliament for Effia has called for the removal of Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku and a complete overhaul of the country's football administration following the Black Stars' 4-2 defeat to The Gambia, citing the decline of Ghana football and calling for existing structures to be dismantled and rebuilt from grassroots to national level.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

COCOBOD shifts to domestic funding for cocoa purchases strategically
The Ghana Cocoa Board has decided to raise $1.4 billion from domestic investors to finance cocoa purchases for the 2026/2027 season, describing this as a deliberate strategic shift away from its traditional reliance on international borrowing, not a result of exclusion from international markets. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer said international banks have approached COCOBOD about returning to the international market, but the board opted for a different approach based on lessons from previous financing arrangements.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
COCOBOD shifts to domestic funding for cocoa purchases strategically
COCOBOD has raised $1.4 billion from domestic investors to finance cocoa purchases for the 2026/2027 season, representing a deliberate strategic shift from international borrowing rather than exclusion from global markets. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer said international banks have approached the board about returning to international markets, but COCOBOD opted for a different approach based on lessons from previous financing arrangements.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 3,000 displaced by severe flooding in Hohoe Municipality
Severe flooding in Hohoe Municipality displaced more than 3,000 residents, with more than 400 homes affected after the River Dayi overflowed. The displaced have been moved to temporary locations including classrooms, and authorities are appealing for urgent support from individuals, organizations, and stakeholders.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 900 road deaths in preventable crashes, Jan–Aug 2026
Ghana recorded over 900 deaths and about 9,000 preventable crashes involving 15,000 vehicles between January and August 2026, with approximately 11,000 people injured. The MTTD says the situation requires sustained road safety education and reactive interventions to protect road users.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

NPP addresses aspirant concerns over delegates register for October 3
The NPP's National Officers Elections Committee says concerns raised by aspirants over the delegates' register for the October 3 national officers' elections have been reviewed and addressed through validation checks against source records from regions and institutions.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP lawyer reports alleged EOCO officer assault at Accra High Court
Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa, a member of the NPP Legal Team, has reported an alleged assault by an EOCO officer to police following a confrontation at the Accra High Court on September 23, during which EOCO officials attempted to take the Manhyia South MP into custody and a physical altercation ensued between lawyers and officers.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →