Author: Rebecca Eson

Akuapem North Member of Parliament and Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Public Administration and State Interests, Sammi Awuku, has formally invoked the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989) to demand comprehensive records from the Ghana Maritime Authority over its handling of the controversial vessel, MV Sankofa. In a detailed request addressed to the Authority’s leadership, the legislator is seeking clarity on the vessel’s entry into Ghanaian waters, its detention, compliance with maritime regulations, and the circumstances surrounding its eventual departure. MV Sankofa is reported to have been detained in Ghana in July 2025 over regulatory breaches but was…

The Accra High Court, presided over by Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie, has adjourned the criminal trial of former National Service Authority (NSA) Executive Director, Osei Assibey Antwi, to May 13, 2026. The adjournment follows a request by the prosecution for additional time to complete the filing of outstanding disclosures in the ongoing “ghost names” scandal case. The accused is facing 21 charges, including causing financial loss to the state amounting to more than GH¢431.8 million. During proceedings on April 13, the prosecution, led by Dufie Prempeh, informed the court that a set of disclosures—comprising approximately 49 documents with attachments—had been…

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that the government will require a minimum of GH₵1.2 billion annually to implement its proposed Free Primary Healthcare policy, underscoring the significant financial commitment needed to transform healthcare delivery nationwide. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on April 13, the Minister outlined the fiscal framework underpinning the initiative, which is aimed at expanding access to essential healthcare services, particularly in underserved communities. He noted that the policy is anchored on a comprehensive costing exercise designed to evaluate both its initial rollout and long-term sustainability. According to him, this approach reflects a…

A new survey by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed a complex mix of concern and optimism among delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), particularly on the issue of job creation. According to the poll, 78% of delegates expressed concern about job opportunities in the country, underscoring the depth of anxiety surrounding employment prospects. A further 13% indicated indifference, while 9% said they were not concerned. Despite these reservations, the survey points to a strong sense of optimism within the party. An overwhelming 88% of respondents believe the employment situation will improve, highlighting a resilient confidence in future economic recovery. Analysts…

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has suspended its planned nationwide industrial action against the Publican AI system following high-level stakeholder engagements in Accra. The decision was announced by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) after a meeting held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Shippers’ House. The discussions brought together GUTA leadership, freight forwarders’ associations, and government representatives to address growing concerns over the system’s implementation. Traders have raised objections to the Publican AI system, citing increased import duties and operational inefficiencies within port and clearing processes. These concerns had prompted GUTA, a day earlier, to direct freight…

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in charge of Marketing and Special Duties, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, has outlined the Authority’s support for the Gomoa Easter Carnival, describing it as part of a broader national strategy to expand and energize domestic tourism activities during the Easter period. He explained that government is actively exploring ways to make Easter celebrations in Ghana as vibrant and economically impactful as the December festive season, with a focus on extending tourism activity beyond the year-end peak period. As part of this agenda, he noted that the Authority provided support for…

The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, has revealed that a comprehensive five-year review of trade data has uncovered significant irregularities involving an estimated $31 billion transferred out of Ghana without corresponding imports entering the country. He described the findings as “very revealing,” noting that they expose deep-rooted weaknesses in the country’s import monitoring and declaration systems at the ports. Speaking on the matter, he explained that the analysis of historical trade data pointed to extensive systemic gaps that have long affected revenue oversight. “When we took office, we did a study of the past data about…

The Chief Executive Officer of COMAC, Riverson Oppong, has questioned the timing of government’s decision to ease fuel prices, describing the intervention as necessary but belated. The government recently announced plans to remove selected taxes and margins on petroleum products following a Cabinet meeting, a move aimed at cushioning consumers from rising global oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While acknowledging the policy direction as positive, Dr Oppong argued that the response should have been implemented earlier, particularly as industry stakeholders had been calling for relief weeks prior. He noted that global fuel price indicators were…

Al Ahly SC goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy has been handed a four-match suspension following an altercation with a referee after his side’s 1-1 draw against Ceramica Cleopatra FC in the Egyptian Pro League. The incident occurred after the final whistle, with El-Shenawy—who was an unused substitute during the match—reacting angrily to a late decision not to award Al Ahly a penalty for a suspected handball in stoppage time. In the aftermath, he was found to have made physical contact with the referee. In a statement, league authorities confirmed that the Egypt international has been suspended for four matches and fined 50,000…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to implement a series of reforms aimed at preventing a repeat of the controversies that overshadowed the AFCON 2025 final. CAF President Patrice Motsepe disclosed that the proposed measures will be introduced through both the organisation’s Ordinary General Assembly and its Executive Council, depending on their scope and procedural requirements. He noted that some reforms have already been initiated as part of efforts to strengthen governance and decision-making processes within African football. According to Motsepe, the reforms are informed by lessons drawn from the events surrounding the tournament’s final, with particular attention…