Top 10 news stories on Ghanaian newspaper front pages dated Friday, July 10, 2026.

1. GHC350m Contingency Fund Release Controversy

• Appears in: The New Publisher, The Ghanaian Publisher, The Custodian, The Chronicle
• Summary: The Attorney General is under fire for allegedly instructing the Bank of Ghana to release GHC 350 million from the frozen Contingency Fund for flood relief, despite a court order blocking it. The Minority in Parliament is demanding a probe and blasting the AG’s “lawless” approach.

2. Abu Trica Extradited to US Over $8m Romance Scam

• Appears in: Daily Guide, Ghanaian Times, The New Publisher
• Summary: Socialite Abu Trica has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to an alleged $8 million romance fraud scheme. The extradition happened despite a lack of a court order reversing the decision on the Black Volta project (mentioned in related coverage).

3. GJA Gives NDC Chairman Seven Days to Apologise Over Obaatanpa Radio Attack

• Appears in: Supreme, Daily Guide
• Summary: The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has given the Central Regional Chairman of the NDC a seven-day ultimatum to apologise for an attack on Obaatanpa Radio. The incident has sparked significant backlash.

4. Gomoa East NPP Rallies Behind Francis Mensah for Chairman

• Appears in: Supreme, The Ghanaian Publisher, The Custodian, The Metro Lens
• Summary: The Gomoa East Constituency of the NPP is rallying to elect Francis Mensah as the next Constituency Chairman. This grassroots movement is a major story across multiple papers.

5. Azumah Resources Denies Reversal of Black Volta Project Ownership

• Appears in: News Centa, The Chronicle, Daily Guide
• Summary: Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd has refuted false media reports claiming that an ICC ruling reversed the acquisition of the Black Volta project. They insist they still own the project, calling the reports “a big lie.”

6. Amankwaa Donates GHC 100,000 Seed Fund to Ayawaso West NPP

• Appears in: Supreme, News Centa
• Summary: Samuel Owusu Amankwaa has donated GHC 100,000 as a seed fund to the Ayawaso West Wuogon NPP constituency ahead of the election of new executives.

7. North Dayi Boils Over: “Joycelyn Must Go” Protests

• Appears in: Supreme
• Summary: Residents of North Dayi are up in arms, with protests erupting under the banner “Joycelyn Must Go.” The protesters are chanting “Enough is Enough” over local grievances.

8. NHIA Cracks Down on Illegal Charges in Eastern Region

• Appears in: The Metro Lens
• Summary: The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched a crackdown on illegal charges being imposed on patients in the Eastern Region. The NHIA Boss is leading the effort.

9. $208m Methamphetamine Scandal

• Appears in: The Ghanaian Publisher, The Custodian
• Summary: An MP is demanding the prosecution of officials involved in a $208 million methamphetamine scandal. There are also calls for the government to name officials implicated, with accusations of a cover-up.

10. National Sanitation Exercise and Flood Recovery Clean-Up

• Appears in: Supreme, The Punch, The New Publisher, News Centa
• Summary: A nationwide clean-up exercise is underway to aid flood recovery, with various political figures and MCEs rallying residents to participate. The exercise is scheduled for the weekend, with a focus on recovery from recent floods.

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana’s Cabinet will meet on Friday, July 10, 2026, to finalise the government’s position paper on constitutional reform.

The process is expected to recommend significant curbs on executive power, including tighter checks on the presidency itself.

The reforms stem from a year-long nationwide consultation conducted by the eight-member Constitutional Review Committee (CRC), chaired by Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, which submitted its final report to the President in December 2025.

The committee’s report, titled “Transforming Ghana: From Electoral Democracy to Developmental Democracy,” addressed perennial governance challenges and recommended measures to strengthen institutional checks and balances.

Speaking at the Jubilee House on Tuesday during a farewell ceremony for Switzerland’s outgoing Ambassador to Ghana, Simone Giger, President Mahama confirmed that significant progress had been made.

“I am pleased to inform you that we have made significant progress. Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Friday to finalise the Government’s Position Paper on the Constitutional Review,” President Mahama said.

He explained that once Cabinet concludes its work, the Legal Counsel and the Attorney-General would take one or two weeks to consolidate the document. It would then be handed over, together with the CRC’s report, to the Constitutional Review Implementation Committee to begin implementation.

President Mahama described the 1992 Constitution as one of the finest Ghana has ever had, noting that it had provided the foundation for the Fourth Republic — the longest-serving republic in the country’s history.

“We therefore believe that any amendments to the Constitution should strengthen it further and ensure that it remains a living document capable of serving Ghana effectively for the next three decades and beyond,” he said.

The Constitutional Review Committee’s recommendations are understood to include proposals to separate the Executive from the Legislature — preventing Members of Parliament from being appointed as ministers — as well as measures to decentralise power and enhance accountability.

The committee also recommended amendments to Chapter 25 of the Constitution to introduce a third route for amending entrenched provisions.

Ambassador Giger, who has supported the constitutional reform process throughout her four-year tenure in Ghana, welcomed the progress.

“We have always rooted for Ghana because we genuinely believe that constitutional reform is central to the country’s future development,” she said, adding, “If Ghana succeeds in adopting a truly people’s constitution, one that decentralises power, strengthens checks and balances on the Executive, and incorporates the many important reforms currently under consideration, I believe the future of this country will be exceptionally bright.”

President Mahama also used the occasion to acknowledge Switzerland’s support for Ghana’s small and medium enterprises, particularly in agro-processing and agribusiness, an area he described as one of the missing links in the country’s agricultural value chain.

The constitutional review process, initiated in 2025, follows two previous attempts that failed to build sufficient consensus for significant change.

The government has pledged to establish the Constitutional Review Implementation Committee to oversee the roll-out of the reforms.

Once the position paper is finalised and consolidated, it will be made public and subjected to the necessary constitutional and parliamentary scrutiny.

We have carefully curated the most relevant and impactful stories from across Ghana for our global audience.

75 Bank Staff Dismissed as Fraud Cases Surge 48% – Bank of Ghana Report

The Bank of Ghana’s 2025 Fraud Report has revealed a significant 48% increase in reported fraud cases across the financial sector, rising from 16,733 in 2024 to 24,778 in 2025. The Payment Service Providers (PSP) sector drove much of the surge, with electronic fraud incidents jumping 54% and value at risk nearly doubling.

Banks and specialised deposit-taking institutions saw a reduction in staff involvement in fraud, leading to 75 dismissals in 2025 — a 52% drop from the previous year. The central bank emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to combat evolving fraud risks in the digital finance space. Read the full story here

Auditor-General Has Recovered Nearly GH¢12bn in Disallowed Expenditure in 2024 – PAC Chair

The Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, Abena Osei-Asare, has disclosed that the Auditor-General recovered nearly GH¢12 billion in disallowed expenditure during 2024 through rigorous oversight efforts. She commended the partnership between the Auditor-General and the committee in protecting public funds.

Osei-Asare, however, expressed concern over recurring financial irregularities, many of which she described as preventable due to weak compliance with existing laws. She urged public institutions to improve adherence to financial management regulations. Read the full story here

Three KMA Officers Injured as Residents Resist Demolition Exercise in Kumasi

Three officers of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) were injured after residents resisted a demolition exercise behind the COCOBOD building at Adum. The confrontation led to the vandalism of Assembly vehicles and equipment as residents occupying makeshift structures opposed the removal of what the KMA described as illegal encroachments on drainage channels.

Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi said the exercise was necessary to prevent flooding and vowed that the Assembly would not be deterred from enforcing sanitation and safety measures. Read the full story here

Cash, 50% Shares in Companies and More: Properties Safo Kantanka Left to His Maids

The late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka left significant portions of his estate — including cash, bank accounts, and 50% shares in multiple companies — to his household workers (maids), according to excerpts from his will. The companies include Kantanka Automobile, Kantanka Media, and Kantanka Herbal Pharmaceutical, among others.

The will, read at the Accra High Court, has sparked widespread discussion about the late inventor’s intentions and appreciation for long-serving domestic staff. Read the full story here

5. Thousands of Students in Accra Denied Graduation Ceremonies as Government Places Ban

Thousands of pupils in Greater Accra have been denied graduation ceremonies, prom nights, and leavers’ celebrations after the Regional Education Directorate imposed an immediate ban on such events in pre-tertiary schools. The directive aims to promote discipline, equity, and reduce financial burden on parents.

Private school owners have criticised the blanket ban as unfair, arguing it punishes all students for the actions of a few. Read the full story here

6. Headteacher of Glikpome Basic School Reportedly Found Dead at a Guest House

Selorm Kwaku Tettey, 44-year-old headteacher of Glikpome Basic School in the Akatsi South Municipality, was found dead at a guest house in Akatsi. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and authorities have launched investigations.

The news has left the school community and the broader municipality in shock, with tributes pouring in for the deceased educator. Read the full story here

7. Personality Politics Overshadowing Policy Debate in Ghana — IMANI Pulse

The latest IMANI Pulse report for June 2026 has revealed that personality-driven narratives and partisan identity continue to dominate Ghana’s political discourse, overshadowing substantive policy debates on governance, the economy, and infrastructure. The think tank’s Substance Index showed that many discussions quickly shift from issues to political figures.

IMANI noted that while citizens remain engaged with national issues, conversations are often filtered through leadership personalities rather than institutional performance. Read the full story here