67 h. ago Making Private University Charters Optional in Ghana: Implications and Opportunities

This article examines the Government of Ghana’s recent policy shift to make private university charters optional. The reform signals a structural change in Ghana’s higher education governance, with implications for quality assurance, institutional autonomy, state oversight, and the broader agenda of expanding access to tertiary education.

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3 d. ago Mahama demands answers over WASSCE decline, orders urgent review of examiners’ report

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education to analyse the 2025 WASSCE examiners’ report to determine what went “disastrously wrong” after this year’s poor performance. Speaking at the National Launch of the STEMBox for Basic Schools, President Mahama attributed the decline in results to years of neglect […]

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3 d. ago Removal of special prosecutor could deepen perception of political interference

A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has cautioned that any move to remove the Special Prosecutor at this time could reinforce public perceptions that the government is seeking to weaken anti-corruption institutions. Speaking on The Pulse on Joy News, the human rights and governance expert said the process surrounding any potential impeachment would place a heavy burden on the current Chief Justice to demonstrate fairness and independence.

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3 d. ago Removal of special prosecutor could deepen perception of political interference – Law professor

A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has cautioned that any move to remove the Special Prosecutor at this time could reinforce public perceptions that the government is seeking to weaken anti-corruption institutions. Speaking on The Pulse on Joy News, the human rights and governance expert said the process surrounding any potential impeachment would place a heavy burden on the current Chief Justice to demonstrate fairness and independence.

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4 d. ago Gov’t to make education free for all persons with disabilities from January 2026 – Education Minister

Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has told Parliament that the government will make education completely free for all persons with disabilities from January 1, 2026.

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5 d. ago Prof. George K.T. Oduro outlines key outcomes from National Forum on EduTalk

In the latest episode of EduTalk, Ghana’s flagship education podcast hosted by the esteemed broadcaster Emefa Apawu, the Technical Advisor to the Minister of Education, Professor George K. T. Oduro, offered strategic insights into the recently concluded 2025 National Education Forum.

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5 d. ago Prof. George K.T. Oduro outlines key outcomes from National Education Forum on EduTalk

In the latest episode of EduTalk, Ghana’s flagship education podcast hosted by the esteemed broadcaster Emefa Apawu, the Technical Advisor to the Minister of Education, Professor George K. T. Oduro, offered strategic insights into the recently concluded 2025 National Education Forum.

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7 d. ago GES refutes claims by former Education Minister on 2025 WASSCE performance

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed claims by former Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, suggesting that the performance of candidates in the 2025 WASSCE was influenced by “unsupportive management practices” at the Service.

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7 d. ago Student Union President Joins GETFund Board Following April Inauguration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/student-union-president-joins-getfund-board-following-april-inauguration/The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has secured formal representation on the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Board of Trustees through the appointment of its president, Daniel Nii Korley Botchway. The placement reflects statutory provisions within the GETFund Act that mandate student involvement in fund governance. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu inaugurated the seventh board […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/student-union-president-joins-getfund-board-following-april-inauguration/

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7 d. ago Let’s analyse 10 years of WASSCE exam trends before drawing conclusions — Sisala East MP

Sisala East MP Mohammed Bataglia has called for a 10-year performance analysis of Ghana’s senior high schools, urging WAEC and the Education Ministry to confront longstanding concerns about the integrity of the WASSCE results.

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8 d. ago Ablakwa Challenges Ghana to Confront Education System Failures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ablakwa-challenges-ghana-to-confront-education-system-failures/Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has urged stakeholders to redirect national attention from superficial debates about hair length and religious enforcement toward addressing systemic failures producing graduates who lack ethical leadership and national consciousness. The North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP) delivered these remarks at Presbyterian Boys Secondary School (PRESEC) Legon’s 87th Speech and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ablakwa-challenges-ghana-to-confront-education-system-failures/

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8 d. ago Rigid school structures make religious freedom ‘very difficult’ – Warns ex

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Governing Council has moved decisively to enforce Ghana’s mandatory retirement laws, officially curtailing the tenure of Vice-Chancellor Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

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9 d. ago Eduwatch demands GES immediately recall 83,000 gov’t tablets over pornography crisis

A concern has erupted in the government’s flagship digital learning initiative after the Education Minister revealed that students are using state-issued tablets to access pornography.

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1 week ago Catholic Bishops Warn Against Policies That Distort Mission School Identity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/catholic-bishops-warn-against-policies-that-distort-mission-school-identity/The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has issued a firm caution to the Ministry of Education, stressing that missionary schools will not accept any policy changes that distort their long standing philosophy and identity. Speaking on Sompa 106.5 FM on Thursday, November 28, 2025, the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/catholic-bishops-warn-against-policies-that-distort-mission-school-identity/

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1 week ago SHS students using free gov’t tablets to watch pornography – Haruna Iddrisu

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that some senior high school students are using government-issued tablets to access pornography.

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1 week ago GPL: Poor results force Hearts to ditch Accra Sports Stadium, set to host matches at Legon

Accra Hearts of Oak will play their remaining home matches at the University of Ghana Stadium, following a management decision to move away from the Accra Sports Stadium. Although the club has not officially communicated any reason for the decision, it occassions growing fan calls for the club to move away from the Accra Sports […]

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1 week ago Deputy Education Minister rejects claims of sanitary pad procurement scandal

Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has rejected accusations from the Minority in Parliament that the government is inflating the cost of sanitary pads being distributed to female students.

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1 week ago Education Minister moves to make university chartering optional after concerns from private institutions

Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that his ministry is finalising a cabinet memo seeking approval to amend the current Presidential Charter system to make charter acquisition optional for private universities.

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1 week ago Allow us two weeks to resolve your concerns – Haruna Iddrisu tells CETAG

The Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) to suspend its indefinite strike, pledging that the government will address their unresolved issues within two weeks.

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1 week ago Catholic Bishops criticise Education Minister over religious rights comments

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has expressed strong disappointment over recent remarks by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, warning schools not to infringe on students’ rights to practise their religion.

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