… Speaking on Citi FM, NAIS President Emmanuel Ayivor said Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu personally received the association’s petition and assured them that payments would commence next week. …
… Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, June 10, Prof. Beyuo revealed that the Minister for Health is pursuing an accelerated timeline for the hospital’s operationalisation and does not expect the process to extend to the end of the year. …
… Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, June 10, Prof. Beyuo revealed that the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, is targeting an even earlier operational date than the end of the year. …
… Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, June 10, Annan said President Mahama remains focused on prudent management of public resources and has no intention of replicating what she described as the oversized structure of the previous administration. …
… Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, former Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development and Member of Parliament for Techiman South, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, said Parliament’s Local Government and Rural Development Committee had engaged th …
… Speaking on Citi FM on Monday, June 8, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie, said while the grievances of health professionals were understandable, patients in urgent need of care should not be made to suffer as a result of the dispute. …
… Speaking in an interview on Citi FM on Thursday, June 4, 2026, Dr Leat urged policymakers to focus on long-term solutions to the challenges facing the health sector rather than apportioning blame for the current situation. …
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NADMO, in partnership with National Security and Ghana Health Service, will undertake fumigation in Central Region communities affected by floods that inundated cemeteries, to prevent water-borne diseases and other health risks.
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NADMO plans urgent fumigation in flood-hit Central Region communities to prevent water-borne diseases—public health response to ongoing flooding crisis.
NADMO, in partnership with National Security and Ghana Health Service, will undertake fumigation in Central Region communities affected by floods that inundated cemeteries, to prevent water-borne diseases and other health risks.
Eight individuals have been arrested following recent violence in Nkwanta South Municipality that claimed three lives and injured several others. The municipal chief executive says calm has been restored and appeals for fast-track trials, citing concern that previous suspects are released on bail too quickly.
Energy analyst Kwadwo Poku Nsafoah has called on NPP leadership to engage former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong in discussions to address concerns he has raised about the party's performance and corruption allegations. Nsafoah argued that Agyapong's frustrations appear directed at specific individuals within the party, but that his significant following means his statements worry young party members.
Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, born in Koforidua in 1941, is an APSU alumnus whose career as a diplomat, agricultural economist, parliamentarian, and minister of state has been marked by commitment to service and nation-building. He studied agriculture at KNUST and earned postgraduate degrees in the Netherlands and London before serving in senior roles at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation across Africa, the Caribbean, and South America.
Speakers at the 2026 Citi Business Festival roundtable called for deliberate, coordinated efforts to develop well-planned and functional cities, arguing that urban competitiveness drives investment, productivity, and economic growth. Panellists emphasized that cities compete directly for capital and talent, with experts noting that about 80 percent of Ghana's housing is built by the private sector, and calling for stronger public sector coordination.
Six government-sponsored master's students at Loughborough University have accused Ghana High Commission officials in London of verbal abuse and physical assault during a protest over unpaid scholarship funds. The students claim they are owed a combined £238,852 in tuition fees and stipends after more than 18 months without payments.
The Minister of State for Government Communications has dismissed suggestions that the government pressured Electoral Commission Deputy Chairperson Dr Bossman Asare to resign, stating that Asare independently wrote to the President expressing his desire to leave office.
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa has called on the Ministry of Roads and Highways to publicly disclose details of more than 1,000 road contracts it claims were awarded through open competitive tendering, after the government defended its procurement practices against allegations of sole-sourcing in its Big Push road infrastructure programme.
Ghana is seeking a review of Canada's denial of a visa to Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the Black Stars' opening World Cup match against Panama in Toronto. Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the government has engaged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to challenge the decision, while Partey remains eligible for Ghana's other group matches.
Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, has said he is ready to contest for the National Democratic Congress chairmanship should Johnson Asiedu Nketia choose not to seek another term. Vanderpuye, a former Youth and Sports Minister, cited his long service in various party positions since the NDC's 1992 formation as evidence of his qualification.
The government has assured suppliers under the Free Senior High School programme that payment of outstanding arrears will begin next week, following a picketing exercise by the National Association of Institutional Suppliers at the Ministry of Education. Members are owed nearly GH¢50 million for uniforms, house dresses and other school items dating back to 2023, with the first tranche of about GH¢38 million said to be ready for disbursement.
The Lambussie MP and Health Committee member Prof. Titus Beyuo attributed delays in opening Sewua Hospital to incomplete electricity and water connections, unfinished access roads, and unresolved financial disputes between the contractor and government, though he said outstanding issues would be resolved to enable the facility's opening.
The Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Prof. Titus Beyuo, has expressed confidence that the Sewua Hospital in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region will begin operations before the end of 2026, as the government works to resolve infrastructural and administrative issues that have kept the facility non-operational since its 2025 commissioning.
Presidential Staffer Beatrice Annan has defended the Presidency's staffing of 808 employees (233 political appointees and 575 civil and public service personnel), arguing that the current administration remains committed to a lean government and that staffing strength under Mahama is lower than the previous NPP government.
Critical flood mitigation projects under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) programme, funded by the World Bank, have been delayed as squatters and alleged criminal groups occupy sites earmarked for drainage and flood prevention works in Accra. According to a former Minister for Local Government, Parliament's Local Government and Rural Development Committee has engaged with the Ministry and World Bank officials over the delays.
Eric Edem Agbana, MP for Ketu North, has rejected Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu's claim that the government allocated World Cup supporter slots to Majority MPs and MMDCEs, stating no NDC MP received such allocations and that any supporter travel would be privately funded, not from public resources.
The Minority in Parliament has called on striking doctors and nurses at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to suspend their industrial action, warning that an extended shutdown could endanger patients and result in preventable deaths. The Ranking Member on Parliament's Health Committee criticized the Health Minister's response to the CEO's suspension as unnecessarily harsh and urged dialogue between all stakeholders to resolve the dispute.
Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte, Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority, has rejected claims by the CEO of Big Events Ghana that he publicly celebrated being named "Best CEO of the Year," describing the allegation as "a palpable lie" and challenging the awards organiser to provide evidence of the alleged social media post.
The Komfo Anokye Doctors' Association chairman has called on the government to urgently operationalise the Sewua Government Hospital and Afari Military Hospital, which have been completed and have a combined capacity of about 600 beds, to ease overcrowding and bed shortages at KATH. He notes that KATH faces persistent congestion as the principal tertiary referral hospital in the Ashanti Region, and that activating these facilities with adequate equipment could significantly reduce pressure on the teaching hospital.
Actor Jeffrey Nortey has visited senior government officials and media organisations to promote his "3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey" event, scheduled for June 12, 2026, at the National Theatre. The Criminal Investigations Department director and Communication Minister Samuel Nartey George have pledged support for the show.
Counsel for former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene accused the Attorney General of prejudicing public opinion against his clients before their case was heard in court, arguing that a press conference created the impression the accused had already been found guilty and suggested they consider plea bargaining.
An NDC Council of Elders member, Christine Amoako-Nuamah, has dismissed reports of a meeting between the council and President Mahama regarding an alleged third-term bid, saying she has no knowledge of such an engagement. She stated that the Council of Elders serves as an advisory body and is not mandated to prevent members from pursuing political ambitions.
Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey has visited high-profile personalities and institutions, including the CID Director-General and Minister for Communication, to invite them to the 3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey event scheduled for June 12, 2026, at the National Theatre.
Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey will present '3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey', a live storytelling experience exploring his personal and creative journey, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the National Theatre, Accra. Nortey has been conducting promotional visits to senior government and media figures to build momentum for the event.
Sports Minister Kofi Adams said Ghana has secured 1,000 tickets for supporters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing unusually high costs and logistical challenges posed by the tournament being staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The government moved early to obtain tickets through FIFA's advance sales to reduce the financial burden on Ghanaian fans.
Ghana will receive $2.5 million from FIFA to support the Black Stars' preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams. The funds are intended for training camps, international friendlies, travel, and logistics, and will be managed with accountability and transparency through the Ghana Football Association.
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams rejected suggestions that government is involved in ticket trading for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, clarifying that private travel and tour operators independently develop fan packages for accommodation, logistics, and other services on a commercial basis.
Deputy Minister Sampson Ahi said the government is committed to tackling underlying factors driving transport fare increases, including fuel prices and operator costs, ahead of a planned 20 per cent increase set for June 2. The government is acquiring more vehicles for private operators and engaging with transport sector stakeholders to reach a mutually beneficial resolution.
The President of Ghana's Catholic Bishops' Conference stated that Ghana must be prepared to reject foreign aid if it comes with conditions conflicting with the country's values, following Parliament's passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill on May 29. Western governments and multilateral donors have hinted at freezing budgetary support if the bill is signed into law, though the passed version includes exemptions for lawyers, journalists, and healthcare professionals providing services to LGBTQ+ individuals.
A 49-year-old farmer, Isaac Buckman, has been missing for nearly 48 hours after a wooden canoe carrying five passengers capsized on the rain-swollen River Bobie Fum in Assin North District, Central Region. A joint search-and-rescue operation involving police, traditional leaders, and local divers is underway to retrieve him.