Author: Constance Awunor

Tensions flared in Walewale on Tuesday as a group of aggrieved youth stormed the Municipal Assembly premises and barricaded the office of the Municipal Coordinating Director. The incident forced the Director, Justice Bayon, to flee the premises after receiving prior intelligence about the planned protest. The demonstrators, numbering dozens, arrived early in the morning chanting slogans and demanding immediate action over what they described as longstanding grievances. Their presence created panic among staff and visitors, disrupting normal operations. Upon entering the premises, the group allegedly forced access to parts of the office and locked up the Coordinating Director’s office, effectively…

The government’s flagship 24-hour economy market initiative is set to commence in the Western North Region within the next two weeks, following the arrival of contractors to begin work. According to the Regional Minister, Wilbert Petty Brentum, contractors who successfully bid for the project have been issued offer letters after completing a thorough evaluation process. He confirmed that all preparatory steps have been finalised and contractors are ready to move to site. The initiative will involve the construction of modern market facilities across all nine districts in the region, with the goal of enhancing local commerce and generating employment opportunities.…

John Dramani Mahama is set to officially launch the government’s flagship Free Primary Healthcare Programme today, marking a significant step toward achieving universal health coverage in Ghana. The initiative, a central pillar of the President’s social contract with citizens, will begin with an initial rollout in 150 underserved districts over the next two months. It aims to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare services, regardless of location. Estimated to cost GH¢1.2 billion annually, the programme will deploy 350 health kiosks nationwide. These facilities will be strategically located in high-traffic areas such as markets and lorry parks and equipped with essential…

Spain’s government has approved a major policy to grant legal status to around 500,000 undocumented migrants, allowing them to formally enter the workforce under a structured residency scheme. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the decision as both “an act of justice” and an economic necessity for the country. In a message shared on social media, Sánchez said the policy aims to recognise “the reality of nearly half a million people who already form part of our everyday lives,” adding that migrants have played a key role in shaping modern Spain. Under the new scheme, eligible applicants will be granted one-year…

Officers from the Economic and Organised Crime Office have reportedly raided the Kumasi residence of former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah. The operation took place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at his home in Atonsu in the Ashanti Region. According to sources, the raid was conducted in Mr. Jumah’s absence. Sources allege that EOCO operatives forced entry into the property, breaking doors and gaining access to rooms where they seized several items, including laptops, keys, and documents. EOCO has not yet issued an official statement regarding the operation or its purpose. Mr. Jumah, who served…

Traders in Kumasi have issued a strong ultimatum to the government, warning of a mass protest if work on the Kejetia Phase II redevelopment project does not resume by the end of May 2026. The Combined Kumasi Central Market Traders Union says its members have endured years of hardship since their eviction from the Kumasi Central Market in 2021 to pave the way for the project. At a press conference held on Tuesday, April 14, the Union’s Director of Operations, Daniel Otuo Acheampong, highlighted the severe disruption to trading activities and livelihoods caused by the prolonged delay. He noted that…

Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected claims that the country’s newly signed security agreement with the European Union permits the establishment of foreign military bases or the deployment of foreign troops on Ghanaian soil. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 14, the Ministry addressed growing public concern and misinformation surrounding the Security and Defence Partnership between Ghana and the EU. It emphasized that the agreement is strictly focused on strengthening cooperation to tackle emerging security threats and enhance both national and regional security systems. “The Ministry wishes to categorically state that the agreement neither provides for the establishment…

Israel’s Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, has clarified why his country opposed Ghana’s resolution at the United Nations that led to the declaration of the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on April 13, 2026, Ambassador Gilad explained that Israel’s objection was not to the condemnation of slavery itself, but to the specific wording that ranked it above other historical atrocities. He questioned the idea of assigning comparative weight to tragedies such as the Atlantic slave trade, the Holocaust, the Armenian genocide, and the Rwandan genocide, asking whether it was appropriate…

The Ministry of Education has responded to concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana following its recent press briefing by setting up a committee to investigate the issues. The Minister for Education has appointed a three-member team to examine the allegations and related matters, with a mandate to submit recommendations to John Dramani Mahama. The committee is chaired by Deputy Minister for Education Clement Apaak. Other members include Professor K.T. Oduro, Technical Advisor to the Ministry, and Professor Mahama Duweijua, Board Chairman of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. The Ministry has urged all relevant stakeholders to cooperate fully…

The Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, is set to hold talks with executives of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) on Thursday, April 16, in a bid to resolve mounting concerns surrounding the rollout of the Publican AI system at the country’s ports. The meeting follows rising tensions within the trading and logistics sector after GUTA directed freight forwarders and clearing agents to begin a sit-down strike on Monday, April 13. The action was taken in protest against the implementation of the new digital clearance platform. Industry players have expressed frustration over what they describe as insufficient consultation…