The National Road Safety Authority warns that vehicles abandoned on roads will face auction under new regulations requiring owners to subscribe to towing services or obtain insurance with towing cover. Motorists must have disabled vehicles immediately towed and must place warning triangles, removing previous grace periods for breakdowns.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office questioned former Deputy Attorney-General Joseph Dindiok Kpemka over dealings at the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited and granted him bail after questioning on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The specific issues remain undisclosed, though a source told Myjoyonline that Kpemka had not committed wrongdoing in connection with the matter.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund has identified the politicisation of board and chief executive appointments as a major weakness in Ghana's state-owned enterprises, warning that the practice undermines the independence and professionalism of boards despite established frameworks intended to make appointments merit-based. The IMF cited examples including the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, where the board was chaired by the national chairman of the governing party, and the Volta River Authority, which has prominent politicians on its board alongside technocrats, noting these arrangements depart from OECD standards that emphasise independent and professional majorities.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has passed a by-law requiring every appointed and approved Metropolitan Chief Executive to occupy the official Mayor's residence. A Mayor who declines to reside there could face a vote of no confidence and removal from office; the measure was unanimously approved to protect and preserve the state-owned facility from deterioration.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama inducted three new justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr—into Ghana's Supreme Court on Thursday, September 10, after parliamentary approval. Mahama tasked them with defending the Constitution, preserving judicial independence, and deepening public trust in the judiciary.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices have pledged to discharge their judicial responsibilities with fairness, impartiality and fidelity to the Constitution, promising to decide cases according to law without allowing personal preferences to influence their interpretation.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has urged the Supreme Court to communicate the reasoning behind its decisions with "extreme clarity" to strengthen public confidence in the judiciary and provide dependable guidance to lower courts, institutions, practitioners, and citizens. He also called for the judiciary to pursue reforms that improve efficiency, make justice more accessible to Ghanaians, and use technology appropriately in justice delivery regardless of citizens' income, status, or location.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The official residence of the Techiman Municipal Chief Executive has been unoccupied since 2017 despite renovation spending. The Bono East Regional Minister has directed the current MCE to occupy the facility by the end of December, citing concern over wasted public resources and unnecessary accommodation costs.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama charged three newly sworn Supreme Court justices to bridge the gap between constitutional justice and citizens' everyday experiences, stressing that judicial independence must be matched by efficiency, accountability, and timely justice delivery. He said the judiciary's credibility depends on the quality of decisions and whether ordinary Ghanaians can access justice without undue delay.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has cautioned that prolonged court cases, avoidable adjournments, and delays in delivering judgments undermine public confidence in Ghana's judicial system and can amount to a denial of justice. He urged the judiciary to pursue efficiency reforms, embrace technology, and ensure access to justice is not determined by income, status, or geographical location.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has approved proxy voting for its National Officers' Elections on October 3, reversing a previous restriction and enabling diaspora members to participate. The decision was approved by the party's National Executive Committee and National Council as part of broader changes to voting arrangements, including an expansion of the electorate for the Youth Organiser position to include all delegates below 40.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting judicial independence, emphasizing it is a protection for citizens' rights rather than a privilege for judges. He stressed that judicial independence must be accompanied by accountability, discipline, and fidelity to the judicial oath, and urged the judiciary to improve efficiency and accessibility to strengthen public confidence.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress opened nominations for its 2026 Constituency Executive Elections on September 15, requiring aspirants, proposers, seconders and endorsers to be members in good standing with fully paid dues for the past four years. The party also formally opened campaigning for aspirants contesting its 2026 internal elections at constituency, regional and national levels.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The rise of the Law Society of Ghana has ended the Ghana Bar Association's historic monopoly as the sole representative of the legal profession, triggering an existential crisis within the legal fraternity. The dispute stems partly from perceptions that the GBA is politically aligned with the NPP rather than speaking independently for the profession.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Justices of the Supreme Court—Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—to draw on their diverse professional and judicial experiences to enrich the Court's deliberations and contribute to the development of Ghanaian law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama called on judges to maintain independence and impartiality when handling cases, particularly those that are difficult, unpopular, or politically sensitive, saying the Supreme Court's authority depends on public confidence that matters are determined strictly according to the law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party, has withdrawn from the contest for National Organiser in the party's upcoming national officers elections, citing circumstances beyond his control while pledging continued commitment to the party.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga says his decision to leave Parliament and return to the Executive was his personal choice, made after concluding that major parliamentary tasks—including ministerial vetting, budget approvals, and judicial appointments—had largely been completed.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Legal Counsel to President Akufo-Addo, Kow Abaka Essuman, has given the Finance Ministry until September 11, 2026, to pay outstanding salary arrears and terminal benefits or face legal action, claiming he has waited more than 20 months for his entitlements.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Mahama has reminded newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices that their oath of office is a consequential covenant with the people of Ghana, not merely ceremonial, and urged them to administer justice without fear or favour and uphold the 1992 Constitution.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court Justices—Sophia Rosetta Oduokuwa Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jr.—on September 10, charging them to uphold the Constitution and administer justice without fear or favour. Mahama stressed that the Supreme Court's authority derives from public confidence and trust, and that justices must demonstrate sound judgment, personal integrity, and intellectual courage in their decisions.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama, speaking at the swearing-in of three new Supreme Court justices, stressed that the apex court's authority rests on public confidence and trust rather than political power, and urged the justices to ensure cases are determined independently, impartially and in accordance with the law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court justices to let the quality of their reasoning, fairness of their decisions, and loyalty to the Constitution define their legacy, and to remain unmoved by public pressure, political interests, or criticism in their judgments.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the Attorney General has closed its case against former National Signals Bureau Director General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, and Advantage Solutions Limited, who are accused of stealing GH¢49.1 million in a purported cybersecurity system deal for Ghana. The court has set September 25, 2026 as the deadline for the defence to file a submission of no case to answer, with a ruling on the submission scheduled for November 5, 2026.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong told newly elected Ashanti Regional party executives that the region is key to the party's 2028 victory and tasked them with securing more than 1.5 million votes to support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential bid. He noted the NPP has been performing worse in the Ashanti Region in recent elections and urged the new leadership to reverse the negative trend.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court justices to uphold the Constitution, protect judicial independence, and ensure their decisions strengthen public confidence in Ghana's justice system. He stated that the Court's authority rests on the confidence and trust of the people, and cases must be determined independently and impartially according to law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has sworn in three new justices to the Supreme Court—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—urging them to uphold the Constitution, protect citizens' rights, and ensure no individual or institution is placed above the law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has called for an urgent review of Ghana's Labour Act to address concerns over low wages, inadequate pension benefits, rising living costs, and insecure employment, with the TUC Secretary-General noting that low pay remains one of the most urgent concerns confronting workers.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly and the Russian Embassy in Ghana have begun exploring cooperation in education, investment, urban development, culture and people-to-people exchanges. Accra's mayor proposed city-to-city partnerships with Russian cities, citing lessons to be learned in urban planning, infrastructure, technology and metropolitan administration.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The University Teachers Association of Ghana at KNUST has escalated its dispute over Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean appointments to the University Council after the Academic Board failed to preserve the existing appointment process pending agreement on a new framework. UTAG argues that meaningful academic staff participation in these leadership decisions is required under Act 1157 and concerns collegial governance principles, not mere procedure.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Delle K. Martin, CEO of DKM Microfinance Company and NPP aspirant in Nandom, has withdrawn from the party's parliamentary primaries, citing the need to promote unity and advance NPP's long-term interests. His withdrawal leaves three remaining candidates vying for the NPP parliamentary ticket in the constituency.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Joseph Whittal, Commissioner of CHRAJ, has urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Attorney General's Office to resolve their differences and strengthen collaboration in prosecuting corruption cases, noting a gap between the two institutions is hindering Ghana's anti-corruption efforts.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party held a balloting at its headquarters to determine candidates' positions on ballot papers for its national executive elections scheduled for October 3, 2026, in Kumasi. Four candidates are contesting National Chairmanship (John Boadu, Paul Afoko, Boakye Agyarko, and Sammy Crabbe), and multiple candidates are running for General Secretary and National Treasurer positions.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
President Mahama has charged board chairpersons and chief executives of state institutions to uphold accountability and protect the public interest, cautioning board chairpersons against taking up offices within their institutions and reporting to work daily as though they were full-time executives.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has raised concerns over delays by state-owned enterprises in submitting audited financial statements, with only 61 of 162 entities meeting the April 30 statutory deadline in 2025. Mahama described the compliance gap as unacceptable and stressed that timely audited financial statements are essential for effective oversight and accountability in the management of public resources.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga has warned that a growing loss of public confidence in government and some religious institutions is undermining citizens' willingness to support critical development programmes. He called for a concerted effort to rebuild trust across both political and faith-based institutions.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has called for a reverse onus clause that would presume corruption when an individual cannot explain wealth disproportionate to their lawful income sources, requiring them to prove legitimate means of support. He made the proposal during the National Anti-Corruption Dialogue in Accra as part of broader reforms to strengthen asset recovery.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has told boards and management of state-owned enterprises that survival is no longer acceptable as success, demanding stronger performance and financial discipline. He reported that five SOEs recorded losses every year from 2021 to 2025, while other state entities recorded an aggregate deficit of $10.48 billion in 2025, up from $2.40 billion in 2024.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama told Ghana's state-owned enterprises that they must convert financial gains into lasting operational efficiency and demonstrate credible evidence of value created for citizens, stressing that public ownership must produce public value and that persistent losses can no longer be quietly transferred to the national budget.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has called for non-conviction-based asset recovery to be entrenched in Ghana's Constitution, arguing that requiring criminal convictions before recovering unexplained wealth undermines anti-corruption efforts. He also advocated for a reverse onus clause requiring individuals to explain assets disproportionate to their lawful income.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has declared that the government will no longer absorb persistent financial losses from State-Owned Enterprises, and that leadership positions in SOEs must be linked to measurable performance and profitability. He stated that SOE boards and management must improve efficiency and remember that public assets under their control belong to the people of Ghana.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) raised concerns over poor compliance with governance requirements among state-owned entities, citing that only 72 of 148 targeted entities signed performance contracts in 2025 and just 71 submitted quarterly reports on time. However, he noted progress in audited account submissions, which increased from 53 in 2024 to 108 in 2025.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has warned that Ghana's corruption fight will struggle without stronger constitutional and financial independence for anti-corruption institutions. He called for the Office of the Special Prosecutor to be entrenched in the Constitution and given dedicated funding to protect it from budgetary restraints.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament is demanding comprehensive documentary evidence to support the government's reported expenditure of GH¢49.7 million on the voluntary evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Minority says financial and operational records are necessary to enable Parliament and the public to independently verify how the funds were spent.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga says MMDAs have the legal mandate, funding, and enforcement mechanisms to manage sanitation in their jurisdictions and should not wait for a separate sanitation authority. He called on the 261 MMDAs to make better use of their powers to address sanitation problems, stating his role as minister is to push them to work.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
National Communications Member of the NPP Kofi Tonto has accused the NDC government of failing to deliver on its promise to reset Ghana's education sector, citing failures in teacher recruitment and payment, school feeding, examination results, and student placement into senior high schools.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has said he left Parliament to join the Executive because he believes local governance needs significant reform and the parliamentary agenda had reached a relatively stable point with major responsibilities largely completed.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga said the administration has enough time to address challenges in Ghana's local government system, which he attributed mainly to organisational issues rather than inadequate resources. He plans to improve coordination among local authorities and strengthen leadership to enhance service delivery.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga says he left Parliament for the executive to address challenges in Ghana's local governance system, feeling his parliamentary work had reached a stable stage and that the executive required sustained attention to tackle pressing governance issues.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kow Essuman, former Legal Counsel to President Akufo-Addo, has demanded that the Ministry of Finance settle unpaid salary arrears and end-of-service benefits by September 11, 2026, or face legal action. His lawyers claim he is owed four months' consolidated salary for each completed year of service, a one-month installation grant, and a resettlement grant equivalent to one month's salary per year served, plus interest from January 7, 2025.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Muslim Forum for Peace and Unity issued a statement declaring that former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's destiny lies in the hands of God, not Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah, in response to the pastor's threats to terminate Bawumia's political career and his August declaration that voters for the NPP would be cursed.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's National Executive Committee is meeting to consider and adopt the party's position paper on proposed amendments to Ghana's 1992 Constitution, including changes to presidential and parliamentary terms, MMDC elections, parliamentary size, and presidential candidate age requirements.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The campaign of NPP National Organiser aspirant Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover rejected claims that fellow candidate Mustapha Salam withdrew from the race due to external pressure or party intervention, saying Salam's decision was based on his own assessment of his prospects. The statement said Titus-Glover remains focused on his campaign ahead of the NPP National Executive elections scheduled for October 3, 2026.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has cleared all 47 aspirants nominated to contest nine national executive positions. The National Vice-Chairperson position attracted the most competition with 13 aspirants, while the National Communications Director position has only one candidate and will see no contest.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lead counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene concluded over 10 weeks of cross-examination of the prosecution's final witness in a GH¢49.1 million cybersecurity case at the High Court in Accra. The defence challenged whether a BNC Communications Bureau Limited account at UBA was authorised for national security operations, while the EOCO investigator maintained the account was unknown to the National Signals Bureau.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Lawyers for former Legal Counsel to the President Kow Abaka Essuman have formally demanded payment of his outstanding salary arrears and terminal benefits following the end of his tenure in January 2025. The lawyers cite the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012, which requires the Transition Team to pay retiring benefits to specified public office holders without undue delay.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu has cautioned the public against recording police officers on duty, stating it is demoralising and distracts officers from their work. The comments come after a Federal High Court in March 2026 ruled that Nigerians have a constitutional right to record police performing public duties in public spaces.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Bauchi South senator Shehu Buba has challenged those accusing him of ties to bandits to provide credible evidence, saying the allegations are politically motivated and aimed at damaging his reputation ahead of the 2027 elections. Buba, a 2027 governorship candidate for the Peoples Redemption Party, has faced such allegations since 2024 and has repeatedly denied them.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed disclosed that several recruits have been dismissed from security services training schools after WAEC verification uncovered forged or doctored WASSCE results used for admission. Those found culpable will be placed on a red list preventing future applications to Ghana's security services, with possible prosecution to follow.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Aspirants contesting the New Patriotic Party's national executive election have secured their ballot positions ahead of the October 3 polls, following a balloting exercise on September 9 that determined positions for candidates seeking National Chairman, General Secretary, National Treasurer, National Organiser and Vice Chairperson.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central Regional Minister commended Gomoa Central District Assembly for effectively utilising its 20 per cent Common Fund to complete legacy projects in health, education and other development areas. Funds for the first and second quarters of 2026 have been released to district assemblies to support projects in health, education, roads, water and other development areas.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission has engaged the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment to ensure young people's needs and aspirations are central to Ghana's Consolidated National Development Plan. The collaboration includes establishing a Joint Technical Working Group and stakeholder consultations on youth development, skills, employment, and related issues.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →