Category: Internal Affairs

Kadjebi: The Akan Constituency Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in collaboration with the Oti Regional Executives, are set to engage with the parties involved in the recent barricading incidents at the NADMO and NHIS offices in Kadjebi. This meeting, aimed at resolving the tensions amicably, is scheduled to occur next week. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Richard Akrasi, the Akan NDC Director of Communications, shared this development during an interview in Kadjebi, Oti Region. He acknowledged that the incident has negatively impacted the party’s image both in the constituency and the broader region. Mr. Akrasi urged all

Accra: Mr. Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, has lauded the role of the media and civil society organisations (CSOs) in protecting Ghana’s democracy. ‘We are proud of our vibrant civil society, our fiercely independent media, and our consistent effort to resolve political disputes through dialogue and judicial processes,’ Mr. Debrah stated in his closing remarks at the end of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation’s Democracy Dialogue 2025 in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Debrah emphasized the importance of continuously strengthening the autonomy and capacity of electoral bodies, judiciaries, and anti-corruption agencies to shield them from

Accra: Ghana has announced that all Africans and members of the global African diaspora travelling to the country for the 2025 Diaspora Summit in December will be granted visa-free entry. Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, describes it as a landmark step to reaffirm Ghana’s commitment to African unity and diaspora engagement. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, made the announcement at the media launch of the summit in Accra on Wednesday, saying the decision was symbolic of Ghana’s conviction that the diaspora formed an inseparable part of the country’s identity.

Accra: Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, an aspiring presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Election 2028, has urged African leaders to prioritise and develop the potential of the continent’s growing youth population. “Posterity will not forgive us if we fail to build the potential of the youth to take the leadership of the continent,” Dr Adutwum stated in a statement issued by his campaign team. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Adutwum, a former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for the Bosomtwe Constituency in the Ashanti Region, offered this advice while addressing a forum of

Accra: The biennial meeting of Commandants of ECOWAS Training Centres of Excellence (TCEs) has ended at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, with participants renewing their commitment to deepen collaboration in addressing the region’s growing peace and security challenges. According to Ghana News Agency, the two-day meeting, which opened on Monday, brought together heads of ECOWAS-designated training institutions, policy leaders, and partners to review progress, assess operational gaps, and align training priorities with the evolving regional security landscape. At the close of deliberations, participants, including the Commandants, reviewed the implementation of past commitments, assessed the ECOWAS

Accra: A new five-year National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan, spanning 2026 to 2030, is poised to become Ghana’s crucial weapon against corruption. This was disclosed by Ms. Mary Awelana Addah, Executive Director for Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), who stated that the new strategy, developed by a multi-sectoral working group, aimed to rebuild a country plagued by excessive corruption. She said this during the first stakeholder consultation for the plan, which was held in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the Executive Director said the strategic framework followed the last strategy, the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP), which ended in

Accra: The Jinijini Health Centre in the Berekum West District of the Bono Region is set for an upgrade to polyclinic status, announced Mr. Joseph Addae Akwaboah, the Regional Minister. This upgrade aims to improve healthcare access for the local population. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Akwaboah affirmed the government’s commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to rural communities. He shared these remarks during a durbar with the chiefs and residents of Jinijini, part of his working visit to the region. He reiterated President John Dramani Mahama’s dedication to fulfilling his Election 2024 campaign promises. Mr. Akwaboah emphasized the