2,563 government workers Salaries suspended by Controller and Accountant-General
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has suspended the January 2026 salaries of 2,563 government employees for their failure to participate in a mandatory nationwide headcount exercise. In a statement issued on Friday, January 30, 2026, and signed by Head of Public Relations Cephas Neosoo, the department confirmed that while the majority of staff on […]
Supreme Court ruling on Kpandai seat vacant is a victory for rule of law – Minority
The Minority in Parliament has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to quash the Tamale High Court ruling that annulled the Kpandai parliamentary election, calling it a major victory for the rule of law and the people of Kpandai. In a statement on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Minority said the apex court’s ruling restores Matthew […]
Bank of Ghana cuts policy rate to 15.5% due to stable inflation and economic growth
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has, by a majority decision, reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 18% to 15.5%, marking its first policy decision of 2026. Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, announced the decision during a press briefing at Bank Square on Wednesday, January 28, following the 128th Monetary Policy […]
Supreme Court quashes High Court judgment on Kpandai election
The Supreme Court has, by a 4–1 majority, overturned the High Court’s ruling annulling the Kpandai parliamentary election won by the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s Matthew Nyindam. Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, who presided over the panel, dissented. The decision follows an application filed by Mr Nyindam seeking to invoke the Supreme Court’s supervisory jurisdiction to […]
NIA increases fees for Ghana Card services
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced “price increment” for some of its services. In a post on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, January 22, the Authority explained that the fee adjustment is aimed at maintaining and improving the quality of its service delivery. According to the NIA, the fee increment applies to services […]
IGP to deploy at least 70 police officers to a polling station at NPP primaries
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has assured the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of maximum security during its presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026. The IGP disclosed that at least 70 police personnel will be stationed at each polling centre across the country to ensure a peaceful and credible process. Speaking at […]
NPP flagbearer candidates sign peace pact ahead of January 31 primaries
All five New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants have signed a peace pact committing to unity, respect for the electoral process, and support for the eventual winner ahead of the party’s January 31, 2026, primaries. The aspirants who signed the agreement are Mr Kennedy Agyapong – Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Dr Bryan Acheampong – MP for Abetifi and […]
Foreign retailers can’t sack, if Ghanaians front for them – Trade Minister
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has cautioned against calls to clamp down on foreign participation in Ghana’s retail sector, arguing that enforcement remains difficult as long as locals continue to front for foreign operators. Her comments come amid ongoing public debate over the enforcement of laws restricting foreign involvement in Ghana’s […]
Parliament to resume on February 3
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued a Constitutional Instrument to commence the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. In accordance with the powers vested in him by Article 112(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the Speaker has appointed Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026, at 12:00 noon, as the date and time for […]
Veteran Gospel Musician Yaw Sarpong dies at Emena Hospital in Kumasi
Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician Yaw Sarpong has passed away at Emena Hospital in Kumasi, where he was receiving medical treatment. News of his death emerged on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Sources close to his family say the veteran musician died at Emena Hospital in Kumasi, where he had been receiving medical care. Yaw Sarpong was […]
