Office of the National Chief Imam — supports optional Arabic teaching in public schools and has disclaimed involvement in visa racketeering allegations.
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The Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability has expressed support for the Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) International Festival, aimed at promoting inclusive climate action and sustainable development across the continent. …
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Chief Imam The Advisory Board of the Office of the National Chief Imam has disclaimed “a visa racketeering scandal involving some questionable characters parading as staff of the Office.” Narrating the events leading to the scandal, the Advisory Board states that “it all began wh …
Chief Imam Exposes Visa RacketeersAn opinion piece argues that Ghana's political conversation is increasingly marked by insults, personal attacks, and abusive language amplified by social media, and calls for leaders like Mahama and Bawumia to help reset discourse toward reasoned criticism that distinguishes between legitimate policy challenge and personal attacks on dignity.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's political conversation is increasingly marked by insults, personal attacks, and abusive language amplified by social media, and calls for leaders like Mahama and Bawumia to help reset discourse toward reasoned criticism that distinguishes between legitimate policy challenge and personal attacks on dignity.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the National Chief Imam has expressed support for teaching Arabic as an optional subject in Ghana's public schools, framing it as a global language rather than a religious or sectarian identity. The statement distinguishes between language policies and religious doctrines, responding to public concerns about Arabic's introduction into the education system.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Peace Council has called on Ghanaians to exercise restraint over two separate recent incidents involving religious figures and social media footage, warning that inflammatory commentary could threaten religious and communal harmony. The Council urged the public, religious leaders, political actors, and media practitioners to avoid drawing premature conclusions and refrain from inflammatory commentary that could incite tensions.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office actress Lucy Davis revealed she has incurable breast cancer that spread to her bones, diagnosed a year and a half ago. She has thanked fans and supporters for their "kindness and support," saying she is overwhelmed by the response.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has condemned the assault of a handcuffed Christian cleric at the Police Headquarters in Accra, describing it as a violation of human dignity and the rule of law. The incident followed separate arrests of two religious leaders over alleged remarks concerning Prophet Mohammed, and the Council has called for the matter to be handled in accordance with the law while urging Christians and Muslims to avoid retaliatory actions.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Stakeholders are discussing Ghana's preparedness to address security threats from instability in the central Sahel, ahead of a national forum in Accra. The engagement supports the Bamako Declaration, adopted in Mali in March, which calls for coordinated action to promote peace and security across the Sahel and West Africa.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government plans to recruit 550 Arabic teachers to address a critical shortage in Islamic schools, with 50 teachers by the end of July and 500 permanent teachers through the Ghana Education Service in January 2027. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu made the announcement during a meeting with the Conference of Regional Chief Imams, pledging the government's commitment to strengthening Islamic education nationwide.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial argues that Ghana's media, mandated by Chapter 12 of the 1992 Constitution to educate the public and uphold democratic accountability, has expanded significantly—comprising 784 FM radio stations, 132 television stations, and numerous newspapers and online platforms—and must continue to strengthen citizenship education.
15 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Coalition of Local Executives of GRASAG has expressed strong dissatisfaction over continued delays in bursary payments for graduate students for the 2023/2024 academic year, stating that students have endured severe financial hardship due to the failure of relevant authorities to disburse approved funds.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Baba Seidu Issifu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, stated that climate action must support Ghana's Reset Agenda and industrial transformation while creating economic opportunities and strengthening energy security, rather than slowing development. The minister acknowledged challenges including limited technical capacity in carbon markets and slow accreditation processes for accessing climate finance mechanisms.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability has characterized climate change as a national development challenge affecting Ghana's infrastructure, water security, food systems, and energy transition, requiring coordination across government, private sector partnerships, and sustainable financing.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability has endorsed the Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) International Festival, scheduled for May 1, 2026, at the Cedi Conference Centre. The event, themed "Empowering Women For The Economic Sustainability of Africa," will bring together governments, development partners, the private sector, and civil society to drive climate solutions and economic transformation.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Advisory Board of the Office of the National Chief Imam has disclaimed a visa racketeering scandal, stating that one person nicknamed 'Paa' manufactured a list of applicants beyond the Chief Imam's intended three companions for a US medical trip, and that a gang has impersonated office holders including the position of Secretary to His Eminence.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →