Author: Rebecca Eson

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…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced new minimum price floors for petroleum products for the second pricing window of March, which will take effect from March 16 to March 31. Under the revised pricing structure, the minimum price of petrol has increased from GH¢10.46 to GH¢11.57 per litre. Diesel has recorded a sharper adjustment, rising significantly from GH¢11.42 to GH¢14.35 per litre. Industry analysts say this represents one of the most notable single-product price floor increases in recent years. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has also seen an upward revision, moving from GH¢9.38 to GH¢10.67 per kilogram. In a directive…

The Minority in Parliament, has urged the Interior Ministry to refund approximately GH¢113 million collected from unsuccessful applicants in the ongoing security services recruitment. The demand comes after Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka revealed that over 105,000 applicants have advanced to the medical stage, though only 5,000 slots are available. The Minister also revealed that close to 500,000 individuals submitted applications across the various security agencies. Addressing journalists on Thursday, 12 March, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, John Ntim Fordjour, criticised the recruitment exercise, accusing the government of taking advantage of job seekers and worsening the…

Kingsley Agyemang, Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, has extended financial assistance to 418 tertiary students drawn from 24 electoral areas and 118 polling stations within the constituency. The MP spent GH¢808,939.13 to support students across 74 tertiary institutions nationwide for the 2025 to 2026 academic year. The support covers tuition payments and other academic-related expenses for the beneficiaries. Details of the intervention were disclosed by the Dean of Electoral Area Coordinators of the New Patriotic Party in Abuakwa South, Samuel Berquine, during a press conference in Kyebi on Thursday, March 12, 2026. According to Mr. Berquine, the initiative forms…