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Ghana News Live Blog: Key Updates Throughout Saturday, January 24, 2026
Stay tuned — we’ll refresh this page as new developments emerge across politics, public safety, and civic affairs.
Ghana Explores Maritime and Trade Opportunities at Philadelphia Port
Ghana is advancing international trade and maritime cooperation, exploring opportunities at the Port of Philadelphia to boost Ghanaian exports and strengthen global logistics networks. Discussions focused on expanding trade linkages and leveraging port infrastructure to enhance Ghana’s access to U.S. markets. This initiative is part of Ghana’s broader push to deepen trade partnerships and strengthen economic ties abroad.
Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-explores-maritime-and-trade-opportunities-at-philadelphia-port/
11 Arrested for Illegal Mining at Atiwa
Eleven individuals have been arrested for engaging in illegal mining activities (galamsey) in the Atiwa Forest area as authorities ramp up enforcement efforts. The arrests follow operations aimed at curbing environmental degradation and preserving natural resources. Law enforcement and environmental agencies continue to pursue offenders to protect Ghana’s critical ecosystems.
Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/11-arrested-for-engaging-in-illegal-mining-at-atiwa/
GES Warns Against Fake Recruitment Letter Circulating Online
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned the public to ignore a fraudulent recruitment letter circulating on social media. GES clarified that no official recruitment for the 2025/26 academic year has begun and the document is unauthorised. The Service reiterated that official recruitment announcements will only be released through verified channels.
Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/ges-warns-public-against-fake-recruitment-letter-circulating-on-social-media/
Woman Lies on Nkrumah’s Grave to ‘Satisfy Pregnancy Craving’
A video has gone viral showing a heavily pregnant woman lying on the grave of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, claiming to satisfy a pregnancy craving. The footage, which appears to be shared widely on social media, has drawn public attention and mixed reactions.
Read more: https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Watch-as-woman-lies-on-Nkrumah-s-grave-to-satisfy-pregnancy-craving-2018687
Mahama Commissions Fleet for Ghana Armed Forces
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a new fleet of vehicles for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) aimed at enhancing mobility and operational capabilities. The handover at the WASSA event in Accra included pickup trucks, buses, and Land Cruisers. The move forms part of a broader modernization program to improve military logistics and support national security. Plans are also underway for expanded barracks and enhanced military infrastructure.
Read more: https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/President-Mahama-commissions-a-fleet-vehicle-for-Ghana-Armed-Forces-2018699
🛣️ John Dumelo Assures Students’ Safety After UniMAC Student’s Death
Following the tragic death of a UniMAC journalism student who was reportedly struck while crossing a busy highway near the South Legon campus, Deputy Minister John Dumelo has pledged to prioritize road safety measures. He expressed condolences to the family and vowed to collaborate with authorities to improve pedestrian safety along the hazardous N1 highway stretch.
Read more: https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/John-Dumelo-assures-students-safety-after-death-of-GIJ-student-2018685
💰 BoG Backs $134m Injection into Cocoa Value Chain
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has endorsed a $134 million risk-sharing facility between Access Bank Ghana PLC and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support liquidity in Ghana’s cocoa value chain. The initiative aims to strengthen Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs), safeguard rural farmers’ incomes, and bolster export resilience. The financing framework is positioned as a strategic priority for economic stability and expansion in Ghana’s cocoa sector.
Read more: https://citinewsroom.com/2026/01/bog-backs-ifc-access-bank-134m-injection-into-cocoa-value-chain/
🚓 38-Year-Old Arrested Over Suspected Narcotics in GHS Vehicle
Police in the Volta Region have arrested a 38-year-old man, identified as Godsway Kwaku Dogbey, for allegedly transporting suspected narcotic substances in a vehicle registered to the Ghana Health Service. The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation and the vehicle was impounded at a checkpoint in Ho. Investigations are ongoing.
Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/police-arrest-38-year-old-man-over-suspected-narcotics-in-a-ghs-vehicle/
CHRAJ Urges Ofori-Atta to Return, Vows Protection
The head of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Joseph Whittal, has called on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana to face accountability, reassuring him of protection against unfair treatment. The appeal came as pressure group Arise Ghana paused its four-day protest at the U.S. Embassy after submitting a petition seeking his repatriation. The group warned it would resume action if there was no satisfactory response from American authorities. (MyJoyOnline)
NPP Contest: Gyampo on Science vs Prophecy
Professor Ransford Gyampo described the New Patriotic Party’s January 31 primary race as a “battle between science and prophecy,” highlighting tensions between data-driven strategy and personality-based narrative in the flagbearer contest. His remarks reflect rising debate over whether Ken Agyapong or Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will be elected flagbearer of the opposition party, whose popularity keeps falling after the last NPP-led administration under Nana Akufo-Addo. (MyJoyOnline)
President Mahama to Boost National Cyber Defence
President John Dramani Mahama announced plans to establish Ghana’s first Cyber and Electronic Warfare Centre at the Tamale Air Force Base. The facility will enhance border surveillance and digital defence capabilities, supported by advanced communication systems, armored vehicles, and drones as part of a broader military modernisation effort. (CitiNewsroom.com)
UniMAC Mourns Student Killed in Hit-and-Run
The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) is in mourning after Nelson Blay Nokotey, a Level 300 journalism student, died in a hit-and-run accident near the South Legon campus. The unregistered vehicle fled the scene after the collision. University authorities and students have called for enhanced road safety measures and are cooperating with police in the investigation. (MyJoyOnline)
Road Crashes Surge in Ghana in 2025
Preliminary data from the National Road Safety Authority shows that Ghana recorded 2,949 deaths from 14,743 road traffic crashes in 2025, marking a significant rise compared with the previous year. Pedestrians were among the most affected road users, underscoring ongoing challenges in traffic safety and enforcement nationwide. (CitiNewsroom.com)
Critics Say Political Agitation Hampers Ofori-Atta Extradition Bid
Gushegu MP Hassan Tampuli argued that the intense political debate surrounding Ken Ofori-Atta’s extradition effort risks weakening Ghana’s legal case abroad. Tampuli contended that framing the matter as political upheaval could undermine the country’s position with U.S. authorities following demonstrations and public agitation. (MyJoyOnline)
Legal Challenge to Ghana’s Legal Profession Structure
Private legal practitioner Yaw Aning Boadu has filed a lawsuit against the Ghana Law Society, the General Legal Council, and the Registrar of Companies, claiming the Ghana Law Society’s registration and licensing authority lacks proper legal basis. The High Court case seeks to annul the Society’s status and restrain it from licensing practitioners. (CitiNewsroom.com)
Return soon for more updates on these stories and others shaping Ghana’s domestic and international news landscape.
Kwahu, Ghana – Former President Nana Akufo-Addo paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama on Holy Saturday, April 4, 2026, while both leaders were in the Kwahu enclave for the annual Easter celebrations.
The meeting took place as President Mahama participated in activities linked to the Kwahu Business Forum, a major event held alongside the Easter festivities.
Akufo-Addo, who has maintained a nearly two-decade tradition of spending Easter in Kwahu, described the visit as a cordial engagement during the sacred period.
In a Facebook post, the former president wrote: “On the Holy Saturday of Easter, while in Kwahu where for almost two decades I have consecutively visited during the sacred period of Easter, I called on the President of the Republic, H. E. John Dramani Mahama who is also in Kwahu.”
The encounter highlights a moment of peaceful political civility between the current and immediate past leaders of Ghana amid the festive season. No further details about the substance of their discussion were made public.
The visit comes at a time when both leaders are actively involved in national and regional development conversations, with Mahama using the Kwahu platform to engage stakeholders on economic matters.
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Mahama Calls Christ’s Birthplace an ‘Epicentre of War’, New Airport Concourse Planned and Other Big Stories in Ghana Today
We have curated the most relevant and impactful stories from Ghana to keep you informed.
‘It’s Painful Christ’s Birthplace Now an Epicentre of War’ – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has described the ongoing violence in the Middle East as a “painful irony,” noting that the birthplace of Christianity and the land where Christ preached love, forgiveness, and peace has become a major centre of conflict. In his Easter message delivered at Black Star Square on April 3, 2026, Mahama said the suffering in the Holy Land cannot be ignored during the season of Easter. He extended Ghana’s thoughts and prayers to the people of Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iran, and the wider Middle East region, urging world leaders to embrace restraint, dialogue, and respect for human dignity.
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Gov’t to Construct New Concourse at Accra International Airport to Ease Congestion
The Ghana Airports Company Limited will begin construction this month on an ultra-modern concourse linking Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 at Kotoka International Airport. The project aims to eliminate current operational bottlenecks, enable seamless passenger transfers, and significantly improve hub efficiency. Key features include five additional passenger boarding bridges, five passenger holding areas, bi-directional travelators, new escalators and elevators, a VIP lounge, four business lounges, and four retail and duty-free pods. The expansion forms part of a broader modernisation drive to provide world-class facilities and strengthen Ghana’s position as a competitive aviation hub in West Africa.
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Gov’t Procures Over 24,000 Medical Equipment to Support Free Primary Healthcare Rollout
The Ghanaian government has acquired 24,534 pieces of medical equipment to strengthen health facilities ahead of the nationwide rollout of its free primary healthcare policy. The consignment, inspected by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, includes baby incubators, radiant warmers, oxygen concentrators, X-ray machines, ultrasound devices, laboratory analysers, vital signs monitors, glucometers, patient monitors, infusion devices, delivery beds, and hospital beds. The equipment will be distributed across government hospitals to improve diagnostics, newborn care, and overall service delivery at the primary level.
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Ghana to Manufacture First Vaccine with Support from Indonesia
Ghana is set to begin local production of its first vaccine with technical and partnership support from the Indonesian government. Honorary Consul of Indonesia to Ghana, Paskal A B Rois, confirmed that a high-level delegation from Ghana’s National Vaccine Institute, Food and Drugs Authority, and GIZ visited Indonesia late last year to finalise arrangements. Once operational, Ghana will become the third African country — after Senegal and South Africa — to manufacture vaccines domestically. The initiative is expected to enhance the country’s health security and reduce dependence on imported vaccines.
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No Business Thrives Without Trust in Justice System — Chief Justice
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has emphasised that trust in the judicial system is essential for business growth and investor confidence in Ghana. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum on April 4, 2026, he stated that contracts must be honoured, property protected, and disputes resolved fairly and predictably for any economy to flourish. The Chief Justice announced that the judiciary is repositioning itself to become an active partner in creating a business-friendly environment anchored in the rule of law. He warned that delays and uncertainty in the justice system carry real economic costs by discouraging investment.
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Ghana President Convenes Emergency Cabinet Meeting to Cushion Ghanaians from Soaring Fuel Prices
President John Dramani Mahama has convened an emergency cabinet meeting to address the sharp rise in fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly the escalation involving Iran.
Speaking on Saturday, April 4, 2026, during the second day of the Kwahu Business Forum, President Mahama stated that the meeting will focus on practical interventions to ease the burden on citizens.
He specifically mentioned the possibility of adjustments in fuel margins and other components of the price build-up to help keep prices relatively stable while hoping for de-escalation of the conflict.
“I have called for this emergency cabinet meeting to decide on specific measures we can take to cushion petroleum prices,” Mahama said. “There are adjustments we can make, particularly in the margins, to help maintain relatively stable prices as we pray for the war to cease.”
The President assured Ghanaians that the government remains committed to protecting the economy from external shocks and has taken steps to build resilience.
“I can confidently tell you that the economy will not collapse because of the war in Iran,” he stated.
Mahama also commended transport unions for showing restraint by not immediately increasing lorry fares despite the fuel price surge.
He urged them to continue exercising patience as the government works on relief measures. Fuel prices rose significantly effective April 1, 2026, with petrol increasing to approximately GH¢13.30 per liter (a 15% hike) and diesel to GH¢17.10 per liter (a 19% hike) for the first half of April.
The government is reviewing options including reductions in margins and levies to provide relief to consumers.
This latest development highlights the direct link between global geopolitical tensions and domestic living costs in Ghana, as the government balances immediate relief with longer-term economic stability.
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