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A committee set up by the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Charles Amissah has presented its findings, concluding that the incident could have been prevented. The committee, which was tasked in February 2026 to conduct a comprehensive and independent probe into the alleged denial of emergency care to the patient, examined events at the Police Hospital, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. After months of investigations, the committee, chaired by Professor Agyemang Badu Akosa, determined that Charles Amissah’s death was avoidable. According to the report, medical…

The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that the cost of the stalled Kumasi Central Market Phase II project has risen to over €305 million, as government moves to revive and complete the development.Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the minister attributed the sharp increase in cost to mounting suspension claims, unpaid Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), and the demobilisation of contractors in 2024.According to him, the Kumasi Central Market Phase II project also known as the Kejetia Market expansion was about 58.22 percent complete when work was halted.…

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has cautioned that Ghanaians who register SIM cards on behalf of others could face severe penalties, including being blacklisted from essential public and financial services under a new digital security framework. Speaking in an interview on ChannelOne TV, the Minister revealed that government is rolling out a stricter SIM registration regime that will directly link biometric data from the Ghana Card to individual mobile devices, making it significantly harder for fraudsters to operate undetected. He explained that the new system is designed to eliminate the growing black market for…

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has issued a strong warning to officials who approve building permits for unauthorised developments, stating that such officers risk being reassigned to northern parts of Ghana as a disciplinary measure. She made the remarks on May 5, 2026, while addressing the media during a demolition exercise at the Ramseyer site in Sakomono. According to the Minister, the decision to transfer offending officers is intended to serve as a firm deterrent against the indiscriminate approval of developments on unapproved lands, a practice she says continues to undermine planning regulations and worsen urban…

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed the safe return of a Ghanaian national, Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah, who was assisted by government to leave South Africa following reports of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals. In a statement, the Minister said the evacuation was facilitated by the state to ensure the citizen’s safe relocation back home. “We are delighted to welcome back home from South Africa our dear compatriot, Mr Emmanuel Akowuah Asamoah,” he stated. He also commended Ghana’s diplomatic mission in South Africa for its role in the process, praising the High Commissioner, Benjamin Quarshie, for personally…

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament says it will soon require officials from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to be present at its public hearings to strengthen accountability and curb false claims by public officers.Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare, explained that the decision has become necessary due to a growing trend in which some public officials attempt to avoid scrutiny by claiming their financial infractions have been reported to EOCO—assertions she says are often untrue and unsubstantiated.She noted that going forward, EOCO representatives will attend the hearings to verify such claims in real time and…

The Eastern Regional Security Liaison Officer, Francis Annoh-Dompreh, has issued a strong warning to chiefs and traditional leaders who defy decisions of security councils and court orders in chieftaincy disputes, stressing that such actions will no longer be tolerated.The warning comes amid escalating chieftaincy related disputes across the Eastern region threatening peace and security.Currently, there is rising tension between Akyem Abuakwa traditional Council and Odauman following decision to cut ties with Okyeman due to unresolved disagreement over enstoolement of Chief of Osenase.The Akyem Abuakwa traditional council defied Municipal Security Council’s directives to attempt to enstool a chief for Osenase.Again, at…

The Managing Editor of The Herald Newspaper, Larry Dogbe, has cautioned that moves to phase out or limit Ghana’s boarding school system could weaken national cohesion and inter-ethnic unity. His comments follow remarks by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu that Junior High School students may soon be required to select senior high schools within their districts. Speaking on Accra-based Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily show on Tuesday, May 5, Mr Dogbe argued that the boarding system was deliberately designed to promote social integration across ethnic lines. He said the policy, introduced under Ghana’s early post-independence education reforms, has helped foster unity…

The Acting Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has cautioned landlords across the country that they risk prosecution if they demand rent advance beyond the legally permitted six months. His warning comes amid increasing concerns that some landlords are demanding up to two years’ rent in advance, with others reportedly rejecting even one-year payments from tenants. The issue has long been a challenge in the housing sector, driven largely by high demand and limited supply of accommodation in urban centres. Mr Opoku, speaking on Accra-based Starr FM on Tuesday, May 5, said the law is clear and must be enforced without exception.…

The European Union (EU) has described Ghana’s ongoing economic recovery as “positively surprising,” while urging sustained reforms to ensure long-term stability. EU Ambassador to Ghana, H.E Rune Skinnebach, made the remarks at a press briefing to launch Europe Month, noting that the bloc is closely monitoring Ghana’s improving economic indicators. He said while recent developments in the economy are encouraging, maintaining the gains will depend on consistent policy reforms and structural discipline. Mr. Skinnebach cautioned that external factors such as global commodity prices and debt restructuring outcomes have also contributed to the recovery, stressing the need to guard against a…