We have curated the most relevant and impactful stories from across Ghana today, covering politics, security, power supply, health, telecommunications, and crime to keep you informed.

Mahama Chairs Crucial Cabinet Meeting on Constitution Review

President John Dramani Mahama is today chairing a special Cabinet meeting to deliberate on the long-awaited Constitution Review recommendations. The session, which follows extensive legal scrutiny by the Attorney General and the President’s legal team, will consider a draft position paper outlining the government’s stance on proposed amendments. Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu noted that not all recommendations will be accepted wholesale — some may be modified or rejected based on feasibility and national interest.

Once Cabinet approves the document, it will be made public, paving the way for the establishment of an Implementation Committee, public sensitization, and subsequent legislative or referendum processes. The exercise is expected to shape Ghana’s democratic framework for years to come. Read the full story here.

Defilement Suspect Found Dead in Police Cell at KEEA

A 38-year-old carpenter, Emmanuel Cudjoe, who was arrested on Sunday, May 10, 2026, for allegedly defiling his 11-year-old stepdaughter, has been found dead in a police cell at Egyeikrom in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality of the Central Region. Police suspect suicide, as the suspect was found hanging with a strip of fabric from a blanket in the cell on the same day of his arrest.

No signs of physical assault were observed on the body. The body has been deposited at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital morgue, and investigations are ongoing. Read the full story here

ECG Announces Major Power Maintenance Across Tema, Ashanti & Western Regions

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled extensive planned and emergency maintenance works across the Tema, Ashanti, and Western Regions for Thursday, May 14, 2026. Power supply will be disrupted from 9:00 am in multiple communities, with durations ranging from 5 to 9 hours. Affected areas include several estates and commercial zones in Tema, numerous communities in Kumasi and surrounding districts in Ashanti, and parts of the Western Region.

The exercises are necessary to upgrade infrastructure and address faults, such as the recent underground cable issue on the Bantama Feeder. ECG has apologized for the inconvenience and urged consumers to plan accordingly. Read the full story here.

Ghana Records 6 New Mpox Cases, Total Now 1,070

Ghana has recorded six new cases of Mpox, bringing the total confirmed infections to 1,070 since the outbreak began, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The new cases were reported as of May 10, 2026, showing a relatively slow transmission rate compared to earlier periods.

Health authorities continue to urge the public to maintain good hygiene, report symptoms promptly, and seek medical attention at the nearest health facility if they experience fever, rash, or other related signs. Read the full story here.

Fibre Cuts Surge Dramatically as Telco Industry Reaches Breaking Point

The telecommunications industry in Ghana is facing severe challenges as annual fibre cuts have skyrocketed from around 400 to over 8,000. Industry players warn that this surge is threatening service quality, increasing operational costs, and putting the sector under immense pressure. Read the full story here.

Asante Akyem North MP Linked to $215m Wire Fraud & Money Laundering Syndicate

New details have emerged linking Asante Akyem North MP Ohene Kwame Frimpong (OK Frimpong) to an alleged international wire fraud and money laundering syndicate that defrauded victims of approximately $215 million across 47 US states and 19 countries. Court documents from the US Department of Justice detail how the syndicate hacked emails and used shell companies to move funds.

Several Ghanaians, including the MP, are allegedly connected to accounts that received and transferred substantial sums from the scheme. The MP was recently detained in the Netherlands in connection with the investigations. Read the full story here.

Dafeamekpor Outlines Timeline for New Legal Education System Rollout

Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has provided a timeline for implementing Ghana’s new legal education reforms following the passage of the Legal Education Reform Bill. Plans are underway to quickly establish the Legal Education Council, appoint a Director-General and Registrar, and begin accrediting institutions.

Provisional licences for interested institutions are expected by July 2026, with admissions potentially starting in August and the new academic year in September. Read the full story here.

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The Parliament of Ghana has confirmed that Kwame Ohene Frimpong, the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North Constituency, has been detained by Dutch authorities at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

In an official statement released on the evening of May 12, 2026, the legislature disclosed that the lawmaker is currently in custody at the major international hub, though the specific reasons for his detention remain officially unclear.

“It has come to the attention of Parliament that, the Hon Member for Asante Akyem North Constituency, Mr Kwame Ohene Frimpong has been detained at the Schipol Airport, Amsterdam in the Netherlands,” the statement read.

According to the announcement, signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Ghana’s legislative leadership is actively working to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the arrest.

The Rt. Hon. Speaker and the Leadership of the House have established contact with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in The Hague to obtain detailed information.

Parliament has assured the Ghanaian public that further official details will be provided once they are received from the relevant authorities in the Netherlands.

The statement did not specify whether the MP was in transit, arriving, or departing at the time of his detention, nor did it indicate if any formal charges have been filed by Dutch police.

This is a developing story.

The Speaker’s office and Ghana’s consular representatives in The Hague are expected to issue an update once the reasons for the lawmaker’s detention are clarified.