Jacob Aggrey

2026-04-272026-09-13

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August 2026
6 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… By: Jacob Aggrey The post UGMC disputes Michael Blackson’s claims over late mother’s treatment appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
UGMC disputes Michael Blackson’s claims over late mother’s treatment
5 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… By: Jacob Aggrey The post Speaker Bagbin commissions expanded dialysis unit in Wa appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Speaker Bagbin commissions expanded dialysis unit in Wa
5 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… By: Jacob Aggrey The post Ghana’s democracy is not under siege- Prof Gyampo appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Ghana’s democracy is not under siege- Prof Gyampo
5 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… By: Jacob Aggrey The post Government had no hand in Sedina Tamakloe acquittal — Felix Kwakye Ofosu appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Government had no hand in Sedina Tamakloe acquittal — Felix Kwakye Ofosu
5 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… By: Jacob Aggrey The post NDC first adopted universal member suffrage in 2014 — Asiedu Nketiah appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
NDC first adopted universal member suffrage in 2014 — Asiedu Nketiah
5 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… By: Jacob Aggrey The post Relationship with Haruna Iddrisu and Muntaka remains intact despite reshuffle comment— Asiedu Nketiah appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Relationship with Haruna Iddrisu and Muntaka remains intact despite reshuffle comment— Asiedu Nketiah
3 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… By: Jacob Aggrey The post Fuel prices rose because refined products became more expensive during Iran conflict- NPA CEO reveals appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Fuel prices rose because refined products became more expensive during Iran conflict- NPA CEO reveals
3 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… By:Jacob Aggrey The post French, Arabic and Chinese remain optional subjects-Education Ministry clarifies appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
French, Arabic and Chinese remain optional subjects-Education Ministry clarifies
3 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… By Jacob Aggrey The post Firmus Ghana marks 15th anniversary with tree planting, donates cash to Accra Girls Vocational School appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Firmus Ghana marks 15th anniversary with tree planting, donates cash to Accra Girls Vocational School
July 2026
30 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… By: Jacob Aggrey The post Government accepts proposal to extend presidential term from four to five years – Attorney General appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Government accepts proposal to extend presidential term from four to five years – Attorney General

Politics

President Mahama charges newly sworn Supreme Court Justices

The News

President John Dramani Mahama urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jr.—to uphold the Constitution, administer justice without fear or favour, and remain independent when handling politically sensitive cases. He stressed that their authority depends on public confidence and that they must protect citizens' rights and ensure no individual or institution is above the law.

11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 11 September

President Mahama charges newly sworn Supreme Court Justices
President John Dramani Mahama urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jr.—to uphold the Constitution, administer justice without fear or favour, and remain independent when handling politically sensitive cases. He stressed that their authority depends on public confidence and that they must protect citizens' rights and ensure no individual or institution is above the law.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 10 September

Study shows 96% of Ghanaian pensioners willing to work beyond retirement
The Centre for Retired Experts found that 96 per cent of 559 pensioners surveyed were willing to continue contributing to national development beyond mandatory retirement age, with most motivated by the desire to remain mentally active rather than financial gain. The study also found that 93 per cent of retirees were unaware of existing platforms where they could offer their expertise, and 97 per cent believed there was a gap between the potential of retired professionals and systems available to engage them.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 9 September

NPP raises concerns over WASSCE results and BECE placement failures
The New Patriotic Party has called for a national conversation on education, citing 183,233 students who completed secondary school without a credit pass in Core Mathematics, an English Language credit pass rate of 62.40 per cent (its lowest in four years), and allegations that 54,985 BECE candidates were initially denied automatic placement despite reported vacancies.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Salam Mustapha withdraws from NPP National Organiser race
Salam Mustapha has withdrawn from the contest for NPP National Organiser position, citing "circumstances beyond my control" in a letter to the party's elections committee. He pledged to remain committed to the NPP and its goal of making former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia the next President.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 8 September

NPP demands government place 54,985 BECE candidates in schools
The New Patriotic Party has urged the government to ensure that all 54,985 candidates affected by the 2026 BECE placement exercise are placed in actual school classrooms, not merely granted access to a self-placement portal. The party argues that while the government announced 53,887 could use the self-placement system, portal access does not guarantee students will secure their preferred schools or programmes.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 7 September

A Plus cites steps to prevent Gomoa land dispute violence
Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng says he alerted state institutions about a land dispute he feared could turn violent, including writing to the Lands Commission, Ministry of Local Government, and Ministry of Interior about boundary clarifications between Gomoa Central and Effutu.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 4 September

OSP investigates alleged GH¢70,000 vetting cash linked to MP Appiagyei
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has commenced preliminary investigations into allegations of GH¢70,000 reportedly allocated in connection with the vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees, following a memorandum circulating on social media purportedly authored by Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei. The OSP is investigating the authenticity of the document, the source of the funds, and possible extortion of the nominees.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 3 September

Government moving to legalize and regulate commercial motorcycle operations
The Commercial National Motor Riders Union has defended the government against allegations that it abandoned commercial motorbike riders after the 2024 elections, citing a technical committee established to research regulation, a stakeholder delegation's study visit to Rwanda, and a regulatory bill laid before Parliament.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
People's Forum urges Chief Justice to maintain Judiciary independence
The People's Forum has written to Chief Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie expressing concern that his public and social proximity to executive officials and NDC party members could undermine public confidence in the Judiciary's independence and neutrality, arguing that the courts must not only be independent but be perceived as such.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
CJ's tour of parastatals "shocking, unprecedented" – Oppong Nkrumah
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 →

Wednesday 2 September

Ga Mantse to honor Africa Monologue Challenge finalists
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, announced plans to confer new traditional titles on the 12 finalists of the Africa Monologue Challenge Season Three before they leave Ghana, during a courtesy visit at his residence as part of the competition's activities.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
NPP defends jobs plan as more credible than NDC's 1-3-3
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 →
Mahama urges Non-Aligned Movement to strengthen coordination
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 Mahama dissolves boards of nine state institutions
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 →

Monday 31 August

Afenyo-Markin: GoldBod criticism targets implementation, not individuals
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has denied that his concerns over the GoldBod and Domestic Gold Purchase Programme target any individual, stating his criticism is directed at the institution and how the programme is being implemented. He said the Minority supports the initiative but is concerned about losses arising from its implementation and referenced IMF concerns about the programme.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Supreme Court rejects bid to halt Skytrain trial proceedings
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah to stop the ongoing Skytrain trial, finding he had not demonstrated a serious case to be tried or irreparable harm if the injunction was not granted. The High Court can now continue with the trial while Asamoah's certiorari application remains pending.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 27 August

Ghana gold refining costs more than abroad, Ashigbey says
The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines attributed higher local refining costs to power expenses, taxes on imported chemicals, and industrial waste treatment. He noted that discussions with GoldBod and the Ministry of Finance are underway to improve competitiveness, and suggested Ghana should position itself as a regional refining hub.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 26 August

Paul Afoko files NPP chairman nomination, cites past experience
Paul Awentami Afoko has filed his nomination for the New Patriotic Party's National Chairman position, stating that he has learned from his past difficulties and mistakes. He pledged to engage with party delegates across the country ahead of the internal elections.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 25 August

Afenyo Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi, Multimedia for defamation
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin has filed a High Court suit against Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited, seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction over comments made on the Newsfile programme where Gyamfi allegedly called him an "extortionist."
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 24 August

Afoko files NPP National Chairmanship nomination forms Tuesday
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko is submitting his completed nomination forms for the National Chairmanship race on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as part of the party's extended filing window. His campaign centers on a "3R Agenda" of reuniting, rebuilding, and recapturing the presidency in 2028 after the party's 2024 election defeat.
24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 21 August

Education Ministry orders reinstatement of BOGISS student following abuse
The Ministry of Education condemned the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old student with autism at Bolgatanga Girls' Senior High School by two school watchmen, ordering the student's reinstatement, medical care, and counselling. The ministry stated the student cannot be held responsible for the abuse and directed the Ghana Education Service to investigate immediately and ensure justice is served.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
NDC hopeful Vanderpuye apologises for Channel One TV comments
Former Deputy Minister for Local Government and NDC aspiring national chairman Nii Lante Vanderpuye apologised to GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi and the NDC over comments made during a Channel One TV discussion, saying he failed to properly communicate his intended position and did not mean to undermine Gyamfi or support criticisms directed at him.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 19 August

GoldBod CEO denies IMF attributed Bank of Ghana losses
Ghana Gold Board Chief Executive Sammy Gyamfi has rejected criticism that GoldBod caused losses at the Bank of Ghana, challenging Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to cite IMF findings supporting such claims. Gyamfi highlighted that GoldBod purchased and refined more than nine metric tonnes of gold locally this year.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
NPP Ashanti Chairman Wontumi bail hearing adjourned to October
The bail application for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has been adjourned to October 15, 2026, after he and his legal team failed to appear before the court. The adjournment was attributed in part to the ongoing annual legal vacation period, during which court activities are reduced.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Government pays GH¢10.8 billion DDEP coupon in full
The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10.8 billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, with the Ministry of Finance noting this is the third DDEP coupon payment made entirely in cash and bringing total payments since 2025 to GH¢41.36 billion.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA lifts Hearts of Oak registration ban after Hiddink settlement
FIFA has closed a case involving former Hearts of Oak coach Rene Hiddink following full settlement of amounts owed to him, and has lifted all registration restrictions previously imposed on the club.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 18 August

James Agalga thanks Ghanaians after election as Majority Leader
Majority Leader James Agalga has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians and stakeholders for their support following his elevation to the position. He pledged to work with other stakeholders to advance the government's Reset Agenda and support legislation that would improve the lives of Ghanaians.
18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 17 August

Archbishop Duncan Williams claims Ghana lost gold through black market
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams has recounted that at a dinner with members of a ruling family in a Middle Eastern country, he was told that the amount of illegally sourced gold they had received from Ghana was about three times the quantity officially recorded by the Ghanaian government as having been sold to that country.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
New road traffic rules allow drivers to record police stops
Under new road traffic rules, drivers can record interactions with police during traffic stops, with recordings potentially admissible as evidence in court. The measure aims to protect both motorists and officers, improve data collection on traffic offences, and enable authorities to sanction repeat offenders through licence suspension or mandatory training.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana secures 30% of large-scale gold output for reserves
The Ghana Gold Board has joined government institutions and the Ghana Chamber of Mines through a Memorandum of Understanding to secure 30 percent of large-scale gold production for Ghana's strategic reserves under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP). The initiative aims to help Ghana build stronger foreign exchange reserves, support cedi stability, and reach 15 months of import cover by 2028.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →