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Kpeshie Lagoon restoration begins after demolition of illegal structures in Accra
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Kpeshie Lagoon restoration begins after demolition of illegal structures in Accra

By Ghana News Express The government has directed the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) to begin the ecological restoration of reclaimed sections of the Kpeshie Lagoon following the demolition of illegal structures within the wetland’s protected buffer zone. Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stan Xoese Dogbe, issued the directive at Laboma after the demolition exercise was carried out by the Post Flood Mitigation Task Force as part of measures to restore flood-control infrastructure and protect critical water retention areas in Greater Accra. The restoration programme was expected to involve the Forestry Commission and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). As part of the exercise, authorities were expected to plant coconut and other suitab...
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Mahama inspects site for proposed new Wa Airport during Upper West tour
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Mahama inspects site for proposed new Wa Airport during Upper West tour

By Ghana News Express WA, Ghana — September 13, 2026 — President John Dramani Mahama has inspected the proposed site for the construction of a new Wa Airport as he rounded off his two-day working visit to the Upper West Region under his Resetting Ghana Tour. The inspection formed part of the government’s efforts to advance major infrastructure projects aimed at improving transportation and connectivity in the region. President Mahama’s visit to the proposed Wa Airport site was also expected to support ongoing plans to improve access to air transport and create conditions for increased economic activity in the Upper West Region. The proposed airport project formed part of the government’s broader infrastructure agenda as it sought to address development needs and improve connect...
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Mahama to oversee Accra-Kumasi Expressway Right-of-Way handover at Kwaso
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Mahama to oversee Accra-Kumasi Expressway Right-of-Way handover at Kwaso

President John Dramani Mahama is expected to oversee the handing over of the Right-of-Way clearance for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway Project at Kwaso, near Ejisu, on Monday, September 14, 2026. The exercise is expected to mark a major step towards the advancement of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway Project, one of the strategic road projects aimed at improving connectivity between Ghana’s capital, Accra, and Kumasi. The Right-of-Way handover will take place at Kwaso, near Ejisu, as the government moves the project into another important stage. The project is expected to improve the movement of people and goods between Accra and Kumasi, two of Ghana’s major urban and commercial centres. The development is also expected to support better connectivity along the Accra-Kumasi corridor, wh...
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Mahama commends Nadowli 24-Hour Market contractor for progress
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Mahama commends Nadowli 24-Hour Market contractor for progress

President John Dramani Mahama has commended the contractor working on the 24-Hour Market project at Nadowli in the Upper West Region for making good progress on the project. President Mahama said the progress demonstrated the contractor’s capacity and commitment to delivering the project as part of the government’s plan to establish 261 24-Hour Markets across Ghana. He made the remarks when he inspected the Nadowli 24-Hour Market project during his #ResettingGhana Tour of the Upper West Region. The President said the 24-Hour Market initiative was expected to provide reliable and accessible trading spaces for farmers while creating opportunities for economic activity within local communities. According to him, the projects would help strengthen local economies by creating places...
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ECG announces planned power outages in Accra, Central and Tema regions
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ECG announces planned power outages in Accra, Central and Tema regions

By Ghana News Express The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) announced planned power outages in parts of the Central, Accra West and Tema regions from Tuesday, September 15 to Friday, September 18, 2026, as the company undertook maintenance works to improve power supply and service delivery. According to ECG, the planned maintenance works would result in temporary interruptions in electricity supply to several communities during the stated periods. Residents and businesses in the affected areas were advised to take note of the outage schedules and make the necessary arrangements ahead of the exercise. Tuesday, September 15 In the Accra West Region, ECG said power would be interrupted from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15. The affected areas were Nsakina, Ga...
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Vice President opens 14th Ghana Garden and Flower Show
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Vice President opens 14th Ghana Garden and Flower Show

ACCRA, Ghana — Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially opened the 14th Ghana Garden and Flower Show at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra, with a call for greater investment in the horticultural sector and environmentally friendly urban development. The annual event was held under the theme “Green Means Business, Beauty and More”, highlighting the economic opportunities that could be created through gardening, landscaping, horticulture and other green businesses. In her address, the Vice President said the garden and flower industry went beyond beautifying homes and public spaces, stressing that it supported a growing economy involving growers, skilled workers, entrepreneurs and businesses. She said efforts to develop the sector should focus on connecting...
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Vice President calls for skills training tailored to local economic needs
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Vice President calls for skills training tailored to local economic needs

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for a shift in skills development to ensure that training leads to productive jobs and responds to the economic needs of different communities across Ghana. She said skills training should not be concentrated in major cities but should be taken closer to where young people lived, allowing them to access training, apprenticeships and practical opportunities without having to migrate in search of work. The Vice President made the call when she received a delegation from the Mastercard Foundation, led by its Country Director, Paul Kasanga. She commended the Foundation for its investments in Ghana over the years, particularly its support for education and tertiary institutions. The Vice President said she had personally experience...
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Mahama urges Judiciary to embrace reforms, technology
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Mahama urges Judiciary to embrace reforms, technology

Accra, September 12, 2026 — President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Judiciary to pursue reforms and adopt appropriate technology to improve the efficiency of the justice system and make justice more accessible to Ghanaians. He said public confidence in the Judiciary depended not only on the quality of decisions delivered by the courts, but also on the conduct of judges, accessibility of the courts and the timely delivery of justice. President Mahama made the call in Accra when he swore in three newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court. He expressed concern about prolonged court cases, avoidable adjournments and delays in delivering judgments, saying such challenges could undermine public confidence in the Judiciary. According to him, when cases remained unresolved for ...
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Mahama: We can’t fix every road at once
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Mahama: We can’t fix every road at once

President John Dramani Mahama has explained that the government’s flagship “Big Push” road programme will be implemented in phases because limited public funds could not allow all roads across the country to be fixed at once. He said the government had already begun planning the second phase of the programme while Phase One was being implemented to address major trunk roads and other critical road corridors. President Mahama made the remarks after inspecting work on the Wa-Han-Tumu-Navrongo road during the first day of his two-day Resetting Ghana Tour of the Upper West Region. He acknowledged the growing demand from Ghanaians for improved roads but appealed to the public to be patient as the government rolled out the projects in phases. “I want to assure our people that, althou...
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NPC concludes two-day peace dialogue in Nalerigu
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NPC concludes two-day peace dialogue in Nalerigu

The National Peace Council (NPC) has concluded a two-day dialogue and capacity-building programme in Nalerigu aimed at strengthening efforts to prevent conflict and promote peace in the North East and Upper East Regions. The engagement brought together selected personnel from the security agencies and media practitioners to discuss how both groups could work together to prevent the escalation of conflicts and promote responsible communication. The programme formed part of the Council’s continuing engagements with key stakeholders in its efforts to build trust and support sustainable peace in the Bawku area. The Nalerigu dialogue followed an earlier engagement held in Bolgatanga during the week, where stakeholders also discussed issues relating to conflict prevention and peacebuild...
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