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Ghana Post

Ghana Post — state-owned enterprise providing postal, passport delivery and administrative services, whose board was dissolved by President Mahama in September 2026.

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  1. November 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … He cited the seizure of 56 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Ghana Post in 2018, the arrest of a Lebanese national in connection with cocaine in 2019, and the seizure of 1.1 tonnes of cocaine in Belgium in 2023 involving a Ghanaian exporter. …

    NPP Can’t Win Drug Fight Debate – Majority Leader
  3. Joy Online

    … He is also a board member of BOST Energies and a former board member of Ghana Post. …

    NDC’s Julius Anthony endorses Presidential Aide Dr Sammy Ayeh for deputy communications role
  4. October 2026
  5. Daily Guide

    The recent controversy over the number of non-dutiable mobile phones allowed arriving passengers at the airport, coupled with my own recent bewildering encounters with Ghana Customs Service (GCS) and Ghana Post (GP), make me wonder whether there is currently an unannounced ‘duty …

    My Ghana Customs Nightmare Saga, Birthday Gift Held ‘Duty Hostage’, And SOS To GRA (1)
  6. September 2026
  7. Joy Online

    … In January 2018, approximately 56 kilogrammes of cocaine were reportedly seized at Ghana Post, with six Ghanaians arrested in connection with the consignment. …

    Foreign drug arrests rise under NDC: Stop blaming opposition for your drug mess, joint inspections worked
  8. Joy Online

    … The proposed system would link property and spatial data from several public institutions, including the Electoral Commission, Ghana Statistical Service, Ghana Post and security-related agencies. …

    IMANI, Local Government Ministry discuss reforms on sanitation, local revenue and urban infrastructure
  9. Joy Online

    … He cited cases involving cocaine and heroin seizures at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Ghana Post and other locations, as well as a major cocaine seizure in Nsawam in 2008. …

    ‘Let’s stop the politics’ — Dafeamekpor calls for united fight against drug trafficking
  10. Joy Online

    Ghana Post delivered 85,638 passports directly to applicants between January and July 2026 as the government expands the use of digital and doorstep services to make public services more convenient. …

    Ghana Post delivers 85,638 passports to homes in seven months – Sam George
  11. Joy Online

    … Then, just as the impressive figures are being celebrated, President Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of nine major state institutions, including BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, Ghana Post, TDC and the National Sports Authority, with indications that changes involving some SOE c …

    Newsfile to discuss SOEs’ GH¢19.8bn profit, dissolution of 9 boards, CJ’s visits to SOEs, GH¢70k gift rejection
  12. Joy Online

    … Then, just as the impressive figures are being celebrated, President Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of nine major state institutions, including BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, Ghana Post, TDC and the National Sports Authority, with indications that changes involving some SOE c …

    Livestream: Newsfile discusses SOEs’ GH¢19.8bn profit, dissolution of 9 boards, CJ’s visits to SOEs, GH¢70k gift rejection
  13. Joy Online

    … According to the Ghana Armed Forces, application vouchers will be sold at designated Ghana Post offices across the country at a cost of GH¢200. …

    GAF opens 2026 commissioned officers enlistment; application vouchers go on sale September 3
Politics

Majority Leader challenges NPP to drug-fight debate

The News

The Majority Leader James Agalga has challenged the opposition NPP to a debate on drug trafficking, arguing that the NDC government has a superior record in combating the narcotics trade. Agalga cited several major drug seizures and arrests during the NPP's time in government, including the seizure of 56 kilogrammes of cocaine at Ghana Post in 2018 and 1.1 tonnes seized in Belgium in 2023.

17 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

  1. Majority Leader challenges NPP to drug-fight debate

    The Majority Leader James Agalga has challenged the opposition NPP to a debate on drug trafficking, arguing that the NDC government has a superior record in combating the narcotics trade. Agalga cited several major drug seizures and arrests during the NPP's time in government, including the seizure of 56 kilogrammes of cocaine at Ghana Post in 2018 and 1.1 tonnes seized in Belgium in 2023.

    17 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Monday 2 November

  1. NDC's Julius Anthony backs Dr Sammy Ayeh for deputy communications role

    The NDC's newly appointed Deputy National Communications Director Julius Kwame Anthony has endorsed Dr Sammy Ayeh's candidacy for the party's Deputy National Communications Officer, praising his dedication, hard work, and willingness to make personal sacrifices for the party.

    2 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Reader questions Ghana customs duty policies on phones, gifts

    A Daily Guide reader describes recent encounters with Ghana Customs Service and Ghana Post, questioning whether there is an unannounced "duty payment offensive" or tax-net widening in Ghana. The piece references a GRA clarification from September 2026 stating there is no automatic rule requiring travelers to pay duties for carrying more than two mobile phones into the country, following a public uproar over statements by the Customs Commissioner.

    21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 24 September

  1. NDC government told to address drug crisis, not blame past reforms

    An opinion piece argues that the NDC-led government should stop attributing Ghana's drug-trafficking crisis to 2018 port reforms, noting that NACOC remained at ports but was no longer part of routine container inspections. The 2017 paperless-port reforms introduced joint inspections and risk-based approaches to reduce bureaucracy and delays.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. IMANI, government discuss urban sanitation, revenue reforms

    IMANI Africa and the Ministry of Local Government discussed reforms on sanitation, local revenue mobilisation, urban mobility and market redevelopment in a September 2026 engagement. The proposals include reorganising waste collection in Greater Accra into three operational blocks with transfer stations and a two-bin household waste separation system.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Dafeamekpor urges bipartisan approach to Ghana drug trafficking fight

    South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor called for a non-partisan national response to drug trafficking, citing seizures and arrests dating back to 2008 and noting that Ghana was declared a drug trafficking hub under a previous administration, arguing the issue is a longstanding challenge rather than a political matter.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghana Post delivers 85,638 passports to homes in seven months

    Ghana Post delivered 85,638 passports directly to applicants between January and July 2026, bringing the total number delivered since the service began in May 2025 to 190,781. The service is part of the government's effort to expand digital and doorstep delivery of public services.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. SOEs post GH¢19.8bn profit; Mahama dissolves nine boards

    Ghana's state-owned enterprises swung from a GH¢2.2 billion loss in 2024 to a GH¢19.8 billion net profit in 2025, attributed to higher revenues, lower finance costs and improved foreign-exchange performance. President Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of nine major state institutions including BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, Ghana Post, TDC and the National Sports Authority.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. SOEs swing to GH¢19.8bn profit; president dissolves nine boards

    State-owned enterprises reported a GH¢19.8 billion net profit in 2025, a turnaround from a GH¢2.2 billion loss in 2024. President Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of nine major state institutions, including BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, Ghana Post, TDC, and the National Sports Authority.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. GAF opens 2026 commissioned officers enlistment September

    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 →

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