37 h. ago 13 banks meet recapitalisation requirements, local banks struggling to do so – IMF

Most of the 13 banks that recorded post Domestic Debt Exchange (DDE) capital deficits have now met or exceeded their recapitalisation requirements at the end of 2024. This is on the back of strong profitability and Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF) support—and are on course to restore Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 13.0% without reliefs […]

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40 h. ago NPP opens media accreditation for July 19 National Delegates Congress

With just five days to go until its highly anticipated 2025 National Delegates Congress, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially opened its media accreditation process, rolling out comprehensive guidelines designed to facilitate smooth entry and extensive coverage for journalists. The political event, where the party is expected to elect its flagbearer for the 2028 […]

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4 d. ago Dr. Bawumia condemns Ablekuma North violence, urges presidential action

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer for the 2024 presidential election, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has strongly condemned the violent incidents that marred the Ablekuma North constituency parliamentary rerun on Friday, describing the chaos as a serious threat to Ghana’s democracy. Reacting to the disturbing scenes of physical assaults and disruptions at the polling station—including the attack […]

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7 d. ago We’ll deal ruthlessly with any abuse of power – Sammy Gyamfi warns GoldBod taskforce

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, has sent a strong and uncompromising message to members of the newly inaugurated GoldBod Taskforce. He cautioned them against abuse of authority, emphasising that unprofessionalism will not be tolerated under any circumstance. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the task force, Mr Gyamfi declared that the […]

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1 week ago January 2026 flagbearer election breaches NPP constitution – Addai

Former Asante Mampong MP of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Francis Addai-Nimoh, has accused the party's leadership of breaching its constitution with the decision to hold presidential primaries in January 2026.

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1 week ago 2026 NPP Primaries: National Council decision biased, unreasonable – Addai

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Francis Addai-Nimoh, has strongly criticised the party’s National Council over its decision to fix January 31, 2026, for the election of a new flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections.

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2 w. ago Go Circular Ghana project closes with strong results in fight against plastic waste

With plastic pollution threatening Ghana’s environment, health, and economy, government officials, businesses, and civil society groups have come together to mark the end of the Go Circular Ghana Project.

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2 w. ago UTAG condemns abuse of honorary degrees and fake academic titles; charges GTEC to take action

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a strong statement condemning the growing trend of individuals acquiring and parading honorary doctorate degrees and fraudulent academic qualifications from unaccredited or questionable institutions.

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2 w. ago Wassa Damang chief calls for promotion of community cooperative mining in Ghana

Nana Enimere Kwaw II, Chief of Wassa Damang in the Western Region, has made a strong appeal to the Government of Ghana to promote community cooperative mining as a strategic tool for inclusive, responsible, and sustainable local development. He emphasized that cooperative mining, when managed by local communities with appropriate regulation and support, can empower […]

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2 w. ago The private sector fuels corruption; must be held to ethical standards – Prof Ali

Associate Professor at the University of Ghana School of Law, Professor Abdallah Ali-Nakyea, has urged private businesses in Ghana to adopt strong ethical standards, warning that corrupt practices in the private sector continue to undermine the nation’s development.

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2 w. ago GETFund warns public against fake recruitment and contract scams

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has issued a strong warning to the public over the circulation of fake recruitment and contract advertisements on social media, describing them as “cleverly designed” scams targeting unsuspecting individuals.

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2 w. ago Nana B opposes endorsements by former MMDCEs, warns of division ahead of NPP primary

National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, says he is not in support of the growing trend of endorsements by groups within the party for specific flagbearer hopefuls ahead of the 2028 general elections.

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3 w. ago NPP Primaries: You can be an old guy, but if you’re incompetent, you won’t win – Asah

Political Scientist, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, says competence and a strong understanding of Ghana’s challenges, particularly on the economy, must be the deciding factors in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2026 presidential primaries, not popularity or experience alone.

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3 w. ago Focus on electability, not endorsements – Political analyst urges NPP delegates

Political Scientist, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has urged delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to look beyond optics and endorsements and focus on the competence, credibility, and electability of candidates ahead of the party’s flagbearer race.

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3 w. ago Bryan Acheampong declares intent to contest NPP flagbearership position

Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has announced his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer position ahead of the 2028 elections. The former Minister for Food and Agriculture made this known at a meeting with the leadership of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. He told journalists after the June 24 […]

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3 w. ago Bawumia dominates but NDC supporters back Ken Agyapong in NPP race – Survey

A recent analysis by Africa Policy Lens has unveiled significant insights regarding the preferences of supporters within the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and their views on potential flagbearers for the next general elections in 2028.

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3 w. ago Your unfair insinuations make me doubt your intentions even more – Prof Gyampo refutes OSP’s account of SML raid contact

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Prof Ransford Gyampo, has issued a strong rebuttal to claims made by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) regarding his alleged interference during a raid on Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML).

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3 w. ago Prof Gyampo clarifies interaction with Special Prosecutor over raid on SMS offices

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Prof Ransford Gyampo, has issued a strong rebuttal to claims made by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) regarding his alleged interference during a raid on Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML).

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3 w. ago Prof Gyampo clarifies interaction with Special Prosecutor over raid on SML offices

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Prof Ransford Gyampo, has issued a strong rebuttal to claims made by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) regarding his alleged interference during a raid on Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML).

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3 w. ago NPP Race: The party needs deep reflection on the path it intends to pursue – Prof. Bokpin

Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred A. Bokpin, has advised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to take a critical look at its current internal election strategy as it prepares to choose a flagbearer for the 2028 general election.

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