Author: Rebecca Eson

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially unveiled activities for its annual “NDC Month” celebration, set for June 2026, with a series of nationwide programmes reflecting on the party’s history, ideological values, and vision for governance. Speaking at the party’s headquarters in Adabraka, Accra, on Friday, May 15, General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey described the observance as a period of “reflection, remembrance, recommitment, and renewal” of the NDC’s guiding principles. This year’s celebration, themed “Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4,1979 Uprising,” begins immediately and runs through June. Mr. Kwetey emphasized that the June 4 uprising remains a defining…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned and emergency maintenance exercises across the Ashanti and Western Regions on Friday, May 15, 2026, as engineers work to resolve multiple technical challenges and repair a punctured underground cable that caused widespread outages in Accra West on Thursday. According to notices issued by the power distributor, the maintenance works will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the affected areas, with restoration times varying depending on the scale of work. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned and emergency maintenance exercises across the Ashanti and Western Regions on Friday, May 15,…

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has dismissed allegations that the Ministry of Health’s recruitment portal is fraudulent, attributing the challenges faced by applicants to overwhelming traffic and intense competition for limited vacancies. His remarks come amid growing frustration among health professionals seeking employment, many of whom have reported difficulties accessing the online platform. Some frustrated applicants have even questioned the credibility of the process, describing it as a scam. Speaking after commissioning a Free Primary Healthcare post at the Madina Polyclinic on Thursday, May 14, Mr. Akandoh insisted that the recruitment exercise is genuine and officially sanctioned. “The…

The 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2026 did not quietly arrive. It stormed into the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre with spectacle, confidence and enough glitter to light up half of Accra. From emotional tributes and standout performances to questionable fashion choices and marathon-length scheduling, the night delivered exactly what Ghanaians have come to expect from the country’s biggest music event: glamour, drama and unforgettable entertainment. The theme for the evening, “A Touch of Glitter,” was interpreted with maximum ambition. Sequins, feathers, metallic fabrics, velvet, oversized accessories and reflective materials dominated the red carpet…

Deputy Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Veronica Commey, has assured that athletes competing at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra are being adequately catered for, dismissing concerns of food rationing. The issue arose after South African athlete Aiden Smith reportedly complained about treatment at the athletes’ hostel, alleging food shortages. Responding on Wednesday, Madam Commey said organisers were surprised by the claims but acknowledged that complaints are not unusual at major international sporting events. “Personally, I was a little taken aback by the concerns over rationing of food. As organisers, we know there will be complaints,”…

Ghana’s economy recorded strong growth in February 2026, expanding by 7.7 percent year-on-year, according to the latest Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The MIEG index rose to 111.3 in February 2026, up from 103.3 in the same month last year, signalling stronger performance across key sectors. Government Statistician Alhassan Iddrisu, presenting the figures on May 13, said the data reflects improving market conditions and growing confidence in the economy compared to 2025. Services sector: 47.6% of total growth, driven by information & communication, finance, insurance, health, and trade. Industry sector: 44.2%, emerging…

Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has sounded the alarm over worsening national challenges, calling on President John Mahama to urgently intervene in critical sectors of the economy. In an open letter to the President, Mr. Annoh-Dompreh warned that governance failures were placing unbearable pressure on citizens and businesses, stressing that public involvement in governance should be seen as an advantage rather than a threat. He raised sharp concerns about the energy sector, describing the return of persistent power outages, popularly known as dumsor, as a policy failure that is crippling businesses and eroding public…

Deputy Spokesperson for the Bawumia Campaign, Dr Ekua Amoakoh, says recent interactions among party leaders, spokespersons and former aspirants indicate a positive and forward-looking atmosphere within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following its internal elections. Dr Amoakoh stated that party communicators and spokespersons appear energised and ready to contribute towards the party’s future direction, describing the general mood as encouraging and collaborative. According to her, engagements with various aspirants and party figures have been cordial, with many showing a willingness to work together despite previous internal competition. She acknowledged that political contests naturally come with tensions, but noted that signs…

The United Party has dismissed suggestions that its leader, Alan Kyeremateng, should rejoin the New Patriotic Party (NPP), describing such calls as disrespectful and politically inappropriate. Director of Communications Solomon Owusu criticized recent appeals for NPP’s 2028 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to include Mr. Kyeremateng in reconciliation efforts, stressing that he now leads an established political party. “It’s rather unfortunate that some elements within the political space want to disrespect the personality of Mr Alan Kyeremateng,” Owusu said, adding that it would be unreasonable to expect him to abandon his current political movement. The remarks come as Dr Bawumia begins…

More than a year after the rollout of the government’s flagship No-Fees-Stress policy, several Level 100 students under the 2026 beneficiary cohort say they are still waiting for reimbursement of academic fees they paid at the beginning of the academic year. The initiative was introduced to ease the financial burden on first-year students in public tertiary institutions by refunding approved academic fees through a dedicated government portal. However, despite completing all required application procedures, many beneficiaries report that the promised payments have yet to be received. Some affected students say the delay has placed significant strain on their families, particularly…