Author: Abongobi Media

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has intensified calls for Ghana to prioritise local ownership of its natural resources, opposing any renewal of Gold Fields’ lease for the Tarkwa mines as it nears expiration in 2027. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, former Chief Justice and fellow of the IEA, Sophia Akuffo, backed calls for greater Ghanaian participation in the management of the country’s mineral resources, stressing the need for national control over strategic assets. “The IEA considers the requested lease renewal or extension…It will be deeply inimical to Ghana’s long-term economic and strategic interests and therefore calls on…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, has joined growing concerns over rising hostel accommodation costs across tertiary institutions in Ghana. Commenting on the issue, Mr. Adjei expressed support for students who have been speaking out against what they describe as excessive and arbitrary increases in hostel prices by some private hostel operators on tertiary campuses across the country. According to him, while hostel authorities have the right to manage their facilities, there is a need for fairness and moderation in pricing to ensure students are not overburdened financially. He argued that the…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is intensifying efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country by equipping health facilities with essential tools and equipment to support specialised care for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The initiative forms part of broader interventions aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services for patients battling chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, stroke, and other Non-Communicable Diseases. According to the Fund, the ongoing support to health facilities is helping to enhance specialised treatment services, improve patient care, and strengthen the capacity of healthcare institutions to respond effectively to the growing burden of NCDs in Ghana.…

GOIL was still respected. Its name still carried history. Its colours still inspired confidence across Ghana. But behind the familiar brand was a business under strain. The Early Signs of Decline The company that had once stood comfortably as market leader was gradually losing ground. Products were not consistently available at several outlets because supplier indebtedness had tightened supply lines. Where products existed, GOIL was often unable to compete aggressively at the pumps. Annual financing costs had risen to approximately GH¢130 million, draining resources that should have gone into growth, infrastructure and operational renewal. Several stations, the very face of…

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Margins ID Group, Moses Kwesi Baiden Jnr., has projected Ghana’s national identification infrastructure as one of the most advanced and fully integrated digital identity ecosystems in the world, arguing that the country has moved far beyond simply issuing national identity cards to building a secure digital public infrastructure supporting nearly every aspect of national life. Addressing delegates at the 2026 edition of the ID4Africa Annual General Meeting in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Mr. Baiden said Ghana’s identity ecosystem was deliberately designed from inception to achieve interoperability across institutions, sectors, and public services. “Most countries stop…

Deputy Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Veronica Commey, has expressed surprise over complaints of food rationing at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra, while assuring athletes and officials that steps are being taken to address the concerns. Her comments follow allegations by South African athlete Aiden Smith, who claimed competitors were being served inadequate food portions despite the physical demands of the championship. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, May 13, Commey said organisers had taken the complaints seriously and were working swiftly to improve conditions and service delivery for participating…

The World Bank has warned that growing global trade fragmentation and uncertainty surrounding supply chains are creating new risks for developing economies, but says Ghana still has strong opportunities to position itself as a major regional and global trade player. According to the World Bank, Ghana can benefit significantly from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by strengthening regional value chains, improving export competitiveness and accelerating efforts toward a more diversified export sector. Speaking at the 2026 Seminar Series in Accra, the Regional Director of the World Bank Group, Seynabou Sakho, said trade expansion remains one of the most…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has directed the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Highways Authority, Mallam Issah Ishak, to immediately begin the process of terminating the contract of Black Oak, the contractor handling the Bogoso–Prestea Road project. Although the contract was awarded in 2025, official reports indicate that the contractor only mobilised to the site in March 2026. After reportedly clearing vegetation along sections of the road, Black Oak allegedly abandoned the project, citing the absence of the road’s design. According to findings by the Regional Highways Engineer, less than two percent of the total…

The Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has reportedly been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The development was disclosed by the Clerk to Parliament, Mr Ebenezer Djietror, in a Facebook post shared on May 12. “It has come to the attention of Parliament that the Hon Member for Asante Akyem North Constituency, Mr Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at the Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam in the Netherlands,” the statement said. According to the post, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently engaging Ghana’s diplomatic mission in The Hague to…

The Homicide Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested a 25-year-old fetish priest and herbalist in connection with the murder and mutilation of a 40-year-old trader in the Central Region. The suspect is accused of killing Joyce Akua Ampongmaa, a resident of Akweley Kasoa whose body was discovered in a bush at Awutu Bentum. During a media briefing on Tuesday, May 12, the Director-General of the CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, reported that police were alerted to the crime on March 10, 2026, by the Safohene of Awutu Bentum. Responding officers found the deceased on the outskirts of…