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Ghana News Live Blog: Catch up on Key Updates Throughout Thursday, January 29, 2026
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🛢️ OSP Seizes Fuel Stations, Luxury Apartments, Cash in ₵291M NPA Extortion Case
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has seized multiple assets linked to a major extortion case involving the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The haul includes fuel stations, luxury apartments, and cash amounting to GHS291 million, part of efforts to recover proceeds from alleged corruption and extortion activities within the authority. The OSP stressed that the actions target illicit gains and reinforce accountability in Ghana’s energy sector.
Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/osp-seizes-fuel-stations-luxury-apartments-cash-in-gh%c2%a2291m-npa-extortion-case/
📅 NDC Sets December 19, 2026 for National Delegates Conference
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced December 19, 2026, as the date for its National Delegates Conference, where the party will elect new national leaders. The event marks a significant step in the NDC’s internal democratic process and will reshape the party’s hierarchy ahead of future elections.
Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/ndc-sets-december-19-2026-for-national-delegates-conference-to-elect-new-leaders/
💹 OSP Shuts Down Critics: “Every Cedi Spent Returned 20 Times Over”
Responding to critics of its anti-corruption operations, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says that funds spent in pursuing corruption cases have been returned multiple times over through recovered assets. The OSP defended its record, underscoring that recovered assets and returned funds outweigh operational costs, reinforcing public confidence in accountability efforts.
Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/every-cedi-spent-returned-20-times-over-osp-shuts-down-critics/
🗳️ NDC Sets November 14, 2026, for Regional Elections
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced November 14, 2026 as the date for its regional executive elections, which will elect leaders at the regional level. This move is part of the party’s broader internal democratic calendar, following the earlier announcement of the national delegates conference.
Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/ndc-sets-november-14-2026-for-regional-elections/
🍫 Ghana’s Cocoa Farmers Say They Have Not Been Paid Since November
Cocoa farmers in Ghana report that they have not received payment for their produce since November of last year, raising concerns about delayed payments, financial hardship for farming communities, and potential disruptions in the cocoa value chain. Farmers are urging authorities and buyers to resolve the payment backlog urgently.
Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghanas-cocoa-farmers-say-they-have-not-been-paid-since-november-last-year/
💸 Ato Forson Signs $12.8M AfDB Grant for BIG Push Projects
Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson has signed a $12.8 million grant agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support key components of the Budget Implementation Growth and Opportunity (BIG Push) Programme. The funds are expected to accelerate economic activities and strengthen project implementation nationwide.
Read more: https://citinewsroom.com/2026/01/ato-forson-signs-12-8m-afdb-grant-for-big-push-projects/
🏛️ NDC Bars Government Appointees from Contesting Party Executive Positions
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has barred current government appointees from contesting for executive positions within the party. The move is intended to strengthen internal party autonomy and ensure that leadership roles are contested by individuals fully focused on party affairs rather than governmental duties.
Read more: https://citinewsroom.com/2026/01/ndc-bars-govt-appointees-from-contesting-party-executive-positions/
🚓 CID Details Arrest of 7 Linked to Highway Robbery Involving Council of State Member
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has provided updates on the arrest of seven suspects allegedly linked to a highway robbery in which a Council of State member was targeted. The CID says investigations are ongoing as authorities work to bring the suspects to justice and ensure security on national highways.
Read more: https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/CID-boss-details-arrest-of-7-linked-to-highway-robbery-involving-Council-of-State-member-2019412
🔥 Fire Destroys Nobisco Girls’ Dormitory, Nearly 900 Students Displaced
A devastating fire has gutted the girls’ dormitory at Nobisco Senior High School in the Volta Region, forcing nearly 900 students to flee their residences. The blaze occurred in the early hours, and while there were no reported fatalities, students and staff were left traumatised and displaced. Regional education officials are coordinating temporary shelter and support as investigations into the fire’s cause begin.
Read more: https://citinewsroom.com/2026/01/fire-guts-nobisco-girls-dormitory-displaces-nearly-900-students/
🏛️ Kpandai MP Says He Has “Never Had Peace to Work” After Supreme Court Victory
Matthew Nyindam, Member of Parliament for Kpandai, says he has faced constant pressure and unrest over the past year despite winning a Supreme Court case that upheld his parliamentary election win. Nyindam described ongoing challenges in serving his constituents amid legal battles and political contestation, but insists he remains focused on development and legislative duties.
Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/for-one-year-ive-never-had-peace-to-work-kpandai-mp-after-supreme-court-victory/
📉 BoG Governor: Falling Interest Rates See Banks Aggressively Chasing Loan Customers
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison says interest rates have eased, prompting commercial banks to aggressively pursue lending opportunities. The shift follows monetary policy adjustments aimed at stimulating credit growth in the economy. However, the governor cautioned about maintaining sound risk management as financial institutions expand loan portfolios.
Read more: https://citinewsroom.com/2026/01/interest-rates-have-eased-banks-now-chasing-customers-with-loans-bog-governor/
🏦 Bank of Ghana Tightens Microfinance Rules, Raises Capital Requirements
The Bank of Ghana has announced new regulations for the microfinance sector, raising minimum capital requirements and setting a deadline of December 31, 2026, for compliance. The regulatory reset aims to strengthen financial stability, protect depositors and ensure that microfinance institutions are resilient and well-governed. The changes form part of broader efforts to modernise Ghana’s financial landscape.
Read more: https://citinewsroom.com/2026/01/bog-resets-microfinance-rules-raises-capital-and-sets-2026-deadline/
🌍 Sam Jonah Says Africa Must Be “Unapologetically Selfish” Amid Global Fractures
Renowned Ghanaian mining leader Sam Jonah has called on African nations to adopt a more self-centred approach in global affairs as the international order fractures. Speaking at an event, Jonah stressed that Africa must leverage its resources and collective bargaining power to safeguard its interests rather than rely on external actors. His remarks reflect growing discourse around African agency and economic independence.
Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/africa-must-be-unapologetically-selfish-as-global-order-fractures-sam-jonah/
⚖️ Captain Smart Dragged to Court Over Claims Involving Rawlings’ Selma Al-Hassan
Ghanaian media personality Captain Smart has been summoned to court over alleged defamatory claims involving Selma Al-Hassan, daughter of late President Jerry John Rawlings. The case centres on statements made on air that are said to have damaged reputations, highlighting ongoing tensions between public figures and media accountability. Legal proceedings will determine the merits of the defamation suit.
Read more: https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Captain-Smart-dragged-to-court-over-claim-involving-Rawlings-Selma-Al-Hassan-2019299
📉 Bank of Ghana Cuts Gold Exposure by 50% on Concentration Risk Concerns
The Bank of Ghana has slashed its gold reserve exposure by 50%, citing concentration risk concerns. The adjustment aims to mitigate vulnerabilities from overreliance on gold holdings amid volatile global markets. Financial experts say the move aligns with prudent risk management and diversification strategies as central banks globally reassess reserve compositions.
Read more: https://thebftonline.com/2026/01/29/bog-cuts-gold-exposure-by-50-on-concentration-concerns/
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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
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‘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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