Author: Rebecca Eson

Team Ghana concluded its campaign at the African Seniors Athletics Championships with a total of five medals after six days of competition at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra. The 24th edition of the continental event brought together athletes from 40 countries competing for honours and records across various disciplines. Although Ghana did not secure a gold medal, the host nation finished the competition with one silver medal and four bronze medals in a commendable performance on home soil. Esther Obenewaa delivered Ghana’s highest finish at the championships by winning the country’s only silver medal in the women’s high…

Ghanaian entrepreneur and farmer Rev. Tweneboah Kodua has officially announced his intention to contest the 2028 presidential election as an independent candidate, citing dissatisfaction with the performance of the country’s dominant political parties. Addressing a press conference in Kumasi, Rev. Kodua said his decision stems from concerns over Ghana’s direction under successive governments and the persistent socio-economic challenges confronting citizens. According to him, the major political parties have had sufficient opportunities to address the nation’s challenges, yet many issues affecting Ghanaians remain unresolved. “I will run as an independent candidate. The political parties have had their chance to lead this…

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed concern over the Ministry of Labour and Employment’s inability to account for two vehicles reportedly procured more than a decade ago, as well as the mounting interest on an outstanding financial claim linked to the transaction. The matter is part of a GH¢223,127 payment flagged in the Auditor-General’s special audit report on GH¢68.7 billion in government arrears. The audit revealed that the amount was tied to the procurement of two Nissan Tiida saloon cars, which remain untraceable, with no supporting documentation available. Appearing before the committee on May 18, the Ministry’s Director of…

The campaign team of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has denounced what it describes as a surge of personal attacks and insults circulating on social media. In a statement issued on May 18, 2026, the team called on supporters and party members to uphold civility as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) intensifies its internal campaign activities. According to the statement, the team had observed videos on TikTok allegedly posted by a user identified as “Boya,” which targeted members of its campaign management with offensive remarks. “The attention of Team Wontumi has been drawn to a series of…

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…