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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.
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.
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.
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.
Salam Mustapha has withdrawn from the contest for NPP National Organiser position, citing "circumstances beyond my control" in a letter to the party's elections committee.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.