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Ministry of Local Government

2026-05-182026-07-04
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  1. May 2026

  2. The Chronicle

    … Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi, President of National House of Chiefs He proposed that the Chieftaincy Institution be moved from the Ministry of Local Government and placed under the Presidency. …

    National House of Chiefs Calls for Independence of Chieftaincy Institution
Politics

NDPC begins review of regional and district planning guidelines

The News

The National Development Planning Commission has launched a comprehensive review of the Guidelines for the Operationalisation of the Regional Planning Coordinating Units and District Planning Coordinating Units to strengthen Ghana's decentralised planning system and improve coordination and development planning at regional and district levels. The review was initiated at an inception meeting in Accra with representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Regional Coordinating Councils, and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.

9 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. NDPC begins review of regional and district planning guidelines

    The National Development Planning Commission has launched a comprehensive review of the Guidelines for the Operationalisation of the Regional Planning Coordinating Units and District Planning Coordinating Units to strengthen Ghana's decentralised planning system and improve coordination and development planning at regional and district levels. The review was initiated at an inception meeting in Accra with representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Regional Coordinating Councils, and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Two flood victims' bodies recovered near Weija in Greater Accra

    Two bodies believed to have been swept away during recent flooding were recovered at Adakope near Weija in the Weija Gbawe Municipality on Thursday, July 2. The discovery has renewed concerns about persistent flooding in the area, with local authorities citing inadequate drainage infrastructure and the need for long-term interventions.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Health Ministry coordinates disease prevention after Accra floods

    Following recent floods in parts of Accra including Circle VIP, Neoplan Station, and Achimota-Aloboshie, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has visited affected areas and tasked the Ghana Health Service to ramp up disease surveillance, risk communication, and community health actions. The Ministry has held a multi-agency meeting and is calling on MMDAs, health officials, and residents to enforce environmental sanitation and hygiene standards to prevent disease outbreaks and public health risks.

    1 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. NPP criticises government flood response, demands stronger action

    The New Patriotic Party has criticised the government's handling of flooding that hit parts of Accra and surrounding communities on Monday, arguing that the government has failed to respond effectively to the recurring disaster and calling for long-term solutions rather than public relations activities. The NPP also contended that splitting flood management responsibility between two ministries has resulted in poor coordination and ineffective command structure.

    30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 29 June

  1. NPP criticizes government's approach to recurring floods in Accra

    The New Patriotic Party has condemned the NDC government for "fiddling" with national anti-flood interventions following severe downpours that submerged parts of Accra on 29 June 2026, affecting the N1 Highway, Achimota, Kaneshie, Weija, and other areas. The opposition party argued the government is paying lip service to flood control needs rather than implementing genuine solutions.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. GMet proposes legislative upgrade to Meteorological Authority

    The Ghana Meteorological Agency has proposed a new legislative framework to transform itself into the Ghana Meteorological Authority, with expanded regulatory powers to license meteorological operators, establish standards, and become the sole official source of national severe weather warnings and public safety alerts.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Accra flooding renews questions on anti-flood taskforce

    Widespread flooding across Accra on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, displaced residents, damaged buildings, caused one fatality, and prompted public scrutiny of President Mahama's Anti-Flood Taskforce, inaugurated in March 2025 to tackle the country's perennial flooding.

    5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 1 June

  1. Cabinet approves election of MMDCEs; amendments due before end 2026

    Cabinet has approved reforms to Ghana's decentralisation system, ending the appointment of metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives (MMDCEs) and instead having district chief executives elected directly by the people on a non-partisan basis. A new local governance law is expected to be laid before Parliament by the end of 2026, with the current batch of MMDCEs appointed by President John Dramani Mahama likely to be the last under the existing constitutional arrangement.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ghana Sports Fund outlines plan for nationwide sports development

    Officials of the Ghana Sports Fund have outlined a roadmap aimed at transforming sports development through sustainable financing, grassroots talent development, infrastructure support, and transparent governance. The Fund, established after Parliamentary passage in December and Presidential assent the same month, began operational structures in January with an 11-member governing board chaired by Professor Koryoe Anim-Wright.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Aflao Traditional Council opposes High Court relocation to Glidzi

    The Aflao Traditional Council has rejected a proposal to relocate the High Court serving Ketu South Municipality to Glidzi, arguing that infrastructure challenges should be addressed through reconstruction at the current Denu site, which they view as more accessible and strategically positioned for justice delivery in the southern Volta Region.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. National House of Chiefs seeks constitutional independence from Parliament

    The National House of Chiefs has called on Parliament to uphold the independence of the Chieftaincy Institution as provided for in the Constitution. The NHC President outlined several challenges confronting the institution during a meeting with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Chieftaincy, Culture and Religious Affairs.

    18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

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