Author: Rebecca Eson

Ghana has completed the evacuation of its citizens who requested assistance to leave Israel, marking a major milestone in the government’s efforts to safeguard nationals abroad amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The announcement was made by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He confirmed that all Ghanaians who opted for evacuation have returned home safely. “Our evacuation operation in Israel has been a success. We have safely evacuated all Ghanaians who expressed the desire to be assisted by the Government of Ghana out of…

Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has raised concerns over the reported sale of a significant portion of Ghana’s gold reserves, questioning both the rationale behind the decision and its implications for economic management. In a detailed statement shared on his Facebook page on Wednesday night, Dr. Adam criticised what he described as the government’s move to sell more than half of the country’s gold reserves accumulated in recent years. He argued that the decision undermines the very objective of building such reserves in the first place. Providing historical context, he noted that the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration…

A senior researcher at Kumasi Technical University, Professor Smart Sarpong, has outlined the critical factors that often determine whether governments retain power or suffer electoral defeat, pointing to public perception as the decisive force in democratic contests. Speaking on JoyNews AM Show on March 19, Prof. Sarpong explained that electoral outcomes are rarely accidental. Instead, they are shaped by three central dynamics: perceived failure, dishonesty, and disappointment among supporters. According to him, the first and most influential factor is the perception of failure. Regardless of actual performance, governments risk losing power if citizens believe they have not delivered on their…

His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, has called on tenants to report landlords who demand rent advances beyond what is permitted by law, urging stricter enforcement to address exploitation within the housing sector. Speaking during a meeting with organised labour at Jubilee House on Tuesday, March 17, the President highlighted the growing burden of housing costs on households, noting that access to affordable accommodation is becoming increasingly difficult. “Housing is a major challenge, and for many households, it is consuming a significant portion of their income. We need a national housing dialogue to determine how the private sector, government, and labour…

The Koforidua High Court has granted bail to former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, in the sum of GH₵800,000. The bail conditions require two sureties. Both of whom must be residents of Accra and possess valid Ghana Cards. The ruling follows a brief but tense period in custody, during which Mr. Blay reportedly suffered a health scare. He was said to have been rushed to an undisclosed medical facility on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, after his blood pressure rose to dangerously high levels while in police custody, shortly after being remanded by the Akropong Circuit…

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has begun installing new public waste bins across the Central Business District (CBD) as part of efforts to improve sanitation and promote responsible waste disposal. The initiative follows a donation of bins by Duraplast on Tuesday, March 17, aimed at supporting the Assembly’s broader campaign to strengthen waste management in the capital. An initial batch of 20 bins has been strategically positioned along the busy Kinbu–CMB corridor, an area characterised by heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic and high levels of waste generation. Speaking during the exercise, the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, said the…

The Pan-African Lawyers Union (PALU) has expressed strong support for Ghana’s proposed United Nations resolution aimed at recognising the trafficking and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans. The initiative, first announced by John Dramani Mahama during the General Debate of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, is scheduled for debate on March 25, 2026. The date coincides with the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, in a solidarity statement issued from Arusha on March 18, 2026.  PALU described the resolution as a landmark opportunity to reshape global conversations around historical truth, collective…

The Manhyia Palace Museum has emerged as the leading tourist attraction in the Ashanti Region in early 2026, overtaking the long-dominant Kumasi Zoo. The zoo, which has enjoyed strong patronage in recent years, was ranked fourth nationally and first within the region in 2025, attracting 118,764 visitors last year and recording more than 20,000 visits in 2026. However, new data indicates a shift in visitor preference. The Ashanti Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Fredrick Adjei Rudolph, revealed that the Manhyia Palace Museum has taken the lead by a margin of approximately 2,000 visitors. “This year, Manhyia Museum is…

The Minority in Parliament has urged the government to abolish the GH₵1 fuel levy, arguing that it is placing an excessive financial strain on Ghanaians already struggling with the rising cost of living. Speaking to journalists in Parliament, the Deputy Ranking Member of the Energy Committee, Collins Adomako Mensah, maintained that the levy has outlived its purpose and should be scrapped without delay. “The justification for this levy no longer exists. Keeping it is not policy—it is punishment,” he stated, calling on the government to repeal the Energy Sector Levy Amendment Act of 2025 under a certificate of urgency. The…

A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Team, Awal Mohammed, has described the ongoing dispute between Ghana Airports Company Limited and the McDan Group of Companies as largely political, despite its legal dimensions. His remarks follow an announcement by Ghana Airports Company Limited that it had terminated its Fixed Base Operation (FBO) agreement with McDan Aviation Handling Services Limited over what it described as the company’s persistent failure to pay contractual fees for operating at Kotoka International Airport. Speaking on March 13, Mohammed said that although the dispute has legal elements, the circumstances surrounding it suggest significant political…