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Global InfoAnalytics Poll Gives President Mahama 71% Approval Rating

A June 2026 National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics has recorded President John Dramani Mahama’s job approval rating at 71%, up from 67% in March and the highest for any sitting president in the firm’s series since 2020. Only 23% disapprove, while 66% believe the country is on the right track. Approval is broad-based, with the highest ratings in the Savannah (86%) and Western North (82%) regions, though lower in Ahafo (40%) and Ashanti (55%).

Among NDC supporters, approval stands at 91%, compared to 37% among NPP sympathisers. The poll highlights strong public perception of improved living standards (57%) and optimism for the future (68%), though unemployment, the economy, and power outages (dumsor) remain top concerns. It sampled 8,784 voters across all regions with a ±2.5% margin of error. Read the full story here

Petrol Prices Set for Sharpest Drop in Months Amid Falling Global Oil Prices

Motorists can expect significant relief at the pumps starting June 16, 2026, as the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) projects sharp reductions in fuel prices during the second pricing window of June. Petrol is expected to drop by up to 9.31%, potentially selling at around GH¢14.72 per litre, while diesel and LPG will also see declines.

The reductions are driven by a roughly 12% fall in crude oil prices (from $110 to $97 per barrel) and substantial drops in refined product prices internationally. The National Petroleum Authority has lowered price floors accordingly. A slight cedi depreciation moderated the full extent of the relief. Read the full story here

ECOWAS Mourns Former Commission President James Victor Gbeho

The ECOWAS Commission has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, a distinguished Ghanaian diplomat who served as President of the ECOWAS Commission from 2010 to 2012. Gbeho played a pivotal role in strengthening regional integration and institutional reforms during a critical period.

His earlier contributions included serving as ECOWAS Special Representative for Liberia in 1995 and holding key positions such as Ghana’s Ambassador to the UN, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and UN Special Representative for Somalia. ECOWAS praised his commitment to peacebuilding and diplomacy, extending condolences to his family, the Government of Ghana, and the wider West African community. Read the full story here

Presidency Cuts Political Appointees by 124 but Compensation Bill Jumps 148%

President Mahama’s administration reduced political appointees at the Jubilee House to 233 in 2025, down 124 from 357 recorded under the previous administration in 2023. However, the Office of the President’s compensation bill is projected to surge from GH¢100 million in 2025 to GH¢248 million in 2026 — a 148% increase — raising questions about staffing costs and classifications.

Total staff numbers also fell, but concerns remain over reclassification of some advisory roles and possible effects of revised Article 71 salaries. The report highlights ongoing debates about the true cost of running the Presidency despite staff reductions. Read the full story here

Mother of University Student Found Dead at Beach Invokes Curses on Perpetrators

A traditional leader from Dzodze in the Volta Region, claiming to be the aunt of the late UCC student Innocentia Avinu, has invoked ancestral curses on those responsible for the young woman’s death. Innocentia’s body was found washed ashore at Hutchland Beach Resort days after she went missing from campus.

In a viral video, the grieving relative expressed deep pain and declared that “it is not just anybody you can kill and go scot-free.” Police investigations continue, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause of death. Read the full story here

MP Urges Credit to Akufo-Addo Administration for Sedina Tamakloe Extradition Process

Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has stated that extradition processes for former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe began under the Akufo-Addo administration in 2024, not the current government. He noted that legal steps were initiated shortly after her conviction, with proceedings ongoing as she challenged them abroad before eventually returning.

Sedina arrived in Ghana this week to serve a 10-year sentence. The MP emphasised the need for accurate historical record on the timeline. Read the full story here

Food Production Under Threat as Farmers Decry Delayed Fertiliser Subsidies

Farmers across major hubs like Ejura, Nkoranza, Techiman, Goaso, and Sefwi Wiawso are raising alarms over prolonged delays in government fertiliser subsidies, warning that the shortage is already threatening this season’s yields. Many have resorted to expensive open-market alternatives or scaled down operations, exacerbating costs for seeds, labour, and transport.

Experts fear reduced harvests could drive up food prices, worsen rural poverty, and undermine national food security. Farmers are urgently calling for swift release of subsidised inputs to safeguard livelihoods and agricultural productivity. Read the full story here

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Missing UCC Student Innocentia Avinu Found Dead on Cape Coast Beach

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) community is in mourning after the body of Level 200 student Innocentia Avinu was discovered washed ashore near Hutchland Beach Resort. The student was last seen on June 11, 2026, at the Ayensu Plaza Hostel wearing a black dress. Her family reported her missing, leading to a search that ended tragically when her body was found on June 12.

Police received reports of an unidentified female body around 3:15 a.m., with blood from the nose but no visible external injuries. The body was identified at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital mortuary on June 13 with assistance from family and the Dean of Students. No signs of violence were observed in preliminary examinations. An autopsy is pending as the Central Regional Crime Scene Team continues investigations to determine the cause of death. Read the full story here

Suspected Armed Robber Dies from Gunshot After Snatching Taxi at La

A suspected armed robber known locally as ‘Mugu’ died from a gunshot wound following a daring taxi hijacking at La in Accra on June 13, 2026. The suspect allegedly confronted the driver of a Daewoo Matiz taxi (GS 8598-17) near La Girls’ School, fired a shot, and seized the vehicle. Eyewitnesses reported fear among residents due to the visible firearm.

The stolen taxi later crashed nearby, after which the suspect was found with a gunshot injury. It remains unclear when or how the wound was sustained, but some eyewitnesses say it may be self-inflicted. Police conveyed the body to the Police Hospital mortuary. The driver was reportedly traumatised but attended to. Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the death and the broader incident. Read the full story here

Multiple Injured in Konongo Highway Crash Involving Container Truck

Several people sustained injuries in a serious accident at the Lady Diana section of the Accra-Kumasi Highway in Konongo, Ashanti Region. A KIA container truck (GN 1591-20) reportedly suffered brake failure, veered off its lane, and rammed into a parked fuel tanker before colliding with an oncoming taxi.

Ghana National Fire Service personnel, with help from residents, rescued trapped victims, including the drivers of the taxi and tanker. The injured were rushed to Steward Hospital in Yawkwei. No fatalities were recorded, though traffic was disrupted. Police investigations point to brake failure as the likely cause, renewing calls for stricter vehicle maintenance on major highways. Read the full story here

Six Arrested in Security Crackdown on Defiant China Mall Project in Koforidua

Security forces have arrested six individuals and declared the China Mall construction site at Kenkey Factory in Koforidua a restricted zone. The joint operation by National Security, Ghana Armed Forces, and Police targeted developers who allegedly defied a stop-work order from the Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) over drainage and flooding concerns.

The site was cordoned off after intelligence indicated resumed work despite directives requiring drainage reconstruction. Some Chinese developers reportedly locked themselves in buildings while workers fled. Authorities emphasize public safety and enforcement of agreements to mitigate flooding risks in the area. Further investigations continue. Read the full story here

Bank of Ghana Orders Banks to Sever Ties with Unauthorised Crypto Platforms

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed all banks and regulated financial institutions to immediately stop supporting unauthorised foreign currency wallet services, particularly USD wallets, offered by crypto platforms. The central bank cited concerns over activities potentially violating the Payment Systems and Services Act and Foreign Exchange Act, as these platforms lack proper authorisation in Ghana.

Institutions must discontinue any banking, payment processing, or settlement services linked to such platforms. Non-compliance could result in supervisory or enforcement actions. This move aims to strengthen regulatory oversight in the evolving digital finance space. Read the full story here

Government Releases GH¢76 Million to Support Black Stars World Cup Campaign

The Government of Ghana has released GH¢76 million to back the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This includes GH¢58 million (US$5 million equivalent) as an advance for preparations and group stage participation, plus GH¢17 million (US$1.488 million equivalent) to settle outstanding qualification bonuses.

The funding, announced by Presidential Spokesman Felix Kwakye Ofosu, underscores the government’s commitment to the team’s success in the tournament co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. Officials called on Ghanaians to rally behind the national team. Read the full story here

Wontumi Seeks Plea Bargain in GH¢30 Million Exim Bank Fraud Case

Popular politician and businessman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has requested a plea bargain in his ongoing GH¢30 million fraud case involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank. The NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman is facing charges including defrauding by false pretences, uttering forged documents, money laundering, and causing financial loss to a public body, Wontumi made the request through his lawyer.

The case stems from an alleged 2018 facility for a farming project by Wontumi Farms that was never executed, with funds allegedly diverted. Investigations by EOCO revealed discrepancies in documents and land claims. Court proceedings continue. Read the full story here