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Ato Forson extends lead in NDC flagbearer race as Asiedu Nketia, Haruna Iddrisu trail in New Global Info Analytics poll
Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson has strengthened his position as the leading contender in the race to become the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer for the 2028 general election, according to a new nationwide poll by Global Info Analytics. The survey, conducted between May 30 and June 12, 2026, found Dr Forso...
SMG raises alarm over alleged teacher-student sexual relationship at Bole SHS
The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) has expressed deep concern over an alleged incident of sexual misconduct involving a teacher and a student of Bole Senior High School, following the circulation of a video on social media. In a statement issued by its Women’s Wing on June 16, the group described the contents of the...
EC to conduct NPP constituency elections in 385 voting centres
The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is fully prepared to supervise the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) constituency executive elections scheduled for Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, at 385 voting centres nationwide. Voting is expected to begin at 0800 hours and end at 1600 hours. However, some constituencies will...
Free Primary Healthcare biggest health financing reform since NHIS, says Dr Bampoe
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has described the government’s Free Primary Healthcare programme as the most significant reform to Ghana’s health financing system since the introduction of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The Authority says the success of the programme will depend heavily on...
2026 WASSCE: GES condemns assault on teachers at Bawku SHS amidst probe
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has strongly condemned the assault on two teachers and the destruction of school property at Bawku Senior High School, describing the incident as a serious attack on discipline, safety and the integrity of the education system. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, GES sai...
Upcoming NPP Primary: Asante Akyem South Youth urge Eric Amofa to contest
A coalition of youth groups in the Asante Akyem South Constituency has urged NPP stalwart Eric Amofa to contest the NPP parliamentary primary. A statement signed by the group’s spokesperson, Dr. Clement Ofosuhene, described Mr. Amofa as a visionary and youth-focused leader. To them, their choice for parliamentary candi...
GTEC releases list of unrecognised institutions, warns public against fake certificates
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (Ghana Tertiary Education Commission) has cautioned the public against enrolling in or accepting qualifications from several unrecognised tertiary institutions operating in Ghana and abroad. In a statement dated May 28, the Commission said the listed institutions have not receive...
Kpandai MP supports 100 students with GH¢100,000 Educational Fund
The Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has disbursed a total of GH¢100,000 from his Educational Fund to support 100 students in the constituency with the payment of their school fees. The initiative forms part of efforts to reduce the financial challenges facing students and their families, while promot...
Supreme Court strikes down electoral college system political parties use in selecting parliamentary, presidential candidates
The Supreme Court has declared as unconstitutional the delegate-based electoral college systems used by political parties to elect their presidential and parliamentary candidates. Specifically, the court held that all members of a political party are entitled to vote in selecting presidential and parliamentary candidat...
‘Don’t pardon Wontumi’ – NDC’s James Agbey warns Mahama of grassroots revolt
Governing National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s James Agbey has urged President John Mahama not to grant clemency to Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
Young Positivist writes: How Galamsey is affecting Ghana’s proforestation
Folks, I have decided to discuss an important issue that you are already aware of, which is gradually affecting the country in every aspect of its survival. The issue of galamsey (illegal mining) has been a national discussion for many years and continues to garner the attention it deserves. As a country, there are so...
Security services medical results to be released next week – Muntaka
Ghana will release next week the medical results of more than 105,000 applicants in its ongoing security services recruitment exercise, Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka said on Saturday. Muntaka said the applicants who reached the medical stage far exceeded the original target of about 5,000 recruits, undersc...