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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Celebrates Krachiwura’s 25 Years of Leadership
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Celebrates Krachiwura’s 25 Years of Leadership

The Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has joined the people of Krachi in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the enstoolment of Krachiwura Nana Mprah Besemuna III, praising his enduring legacy of unity and transformational leadership. The anniversary celebration, held under the theme “25 Years of Transformational Leadership: A Call to Revive Our Heritage and Rebuild Our Alliances,” brought together traditional leaders, community members, and dignitaries to honour the Krachiwura’s contributions over the past quarter century. In her address, the Vice President highlighted the critical role of chieftaincy in preserving cultural heritage, maintaining peace, and fostering unity within communities. She commended the Krachiwura for his continuous efforts to unite chiefs ...
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Vice President Calls for Stronger EU-Ghana Security Partnership Amid Regional Tensions
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Vice President Calls for Stronger EU-Ghana Security Partnership Amid Regional Tensions

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with the European Union to promote peace and stability across the sub-region. Speaking on recent security developments, the Vice President acknowledged the EU’s continued support to Ghana through key initiatives such as the European Peace Facility and the EU Security and Defence Initiative. These programs have collectively supported more than 30 security-related projects in Ghana, covering areas including conflict prevention, counterterrorism, border management, maritime security, and cybersecurity. She noted that the collaboration has significantly strengthened Ghana’s security architecture and contributed to broader regional stability. However, Vice President Opoku-A...
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Vice President Engages Roads Ministry on Infrastructure Development
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Vice President Engages Roads Ministry on Infrastructure Development

The Vice President of the Republic, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving the country’s road infrastructure following an official working visit to the Ministry of Roads and Highways. During the visit, the Vice President was received by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, and the leadership of the Ministry. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the current state of Ghana’s road network and strengthen coordination between the Presidency and the Ministry. Officials from the Ministry briefed the Vice President on the status of the country’s road network, which currently spans about 137,000 kilometres. They also outlined government’s plans to expand and modernize road infrastructure across the country as part of the administ...
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President John Mahama Visits South Korea for Bilateral Talks and Economic Engagements
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President John Mahama Visits South Korea for Bilateral Talks and Economic Engagements

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in the Republic of Korea for a high-level visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Ghana and South Korea. During his stay, President Mahama is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with President Lee Jae Myung, focusing on enhancing cooperation in trade, technology, and education. He will also meet with Speaker of the National Assembly Woo Won-shik to discuss parliamentary collaboration and mutual development initiatives. As part of the official engagements, the President will attend a ship-naming ceremony at Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard in Ulsan, highlighting the growing industrial and maritime partnerships between the two countries. Additionally, he will deliver remarks at a conferment ceremony at Yonsei University...
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Vice President Engages KAIPTC on Peace, Security and Institutional Reform
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Vice President Engages KAIPTC on Peace, Security and Institutional Reform

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held high-level discussions with the leadership of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) at her office, focusing on the Centre’s mandate and its expanding role in promoting peace, security, and inclusion across the region. The meeting centered on strengthening collaboration to enhance national and regional stability through research, training, and policy dialogue. Commendation for Regional Impact During the engagement, the Vice President praised KAIPTC for its sustained contribution as a leading regional hub for peacekeeping training and security research. She acknowledged the Centre’s strategic focus on women, peace and security, youth mentorship, and institutional reform pillars she described as essential ...
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Police to enforce high court order barring “STOP GALAMSEY”Demonstration on February 27
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Police to enforce high court order barring “STOP GALAMSEY”Demonstration on February 27

The Ghana Police Service has announced that it will enforce a High Court order prohibiting the planned “Stop Galamsey” demonstration scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026. In a statement issued by the Accra Regional Police Command, the Command disclosed that a High Court in Accra on February 24, 2026, granted an Order for Prohibition restraining the conveners from holding the protest on the stated date. According to the Police, the court order was duly served on the organisers in accordance with due process. The Command noted that the prohibition was issued in the interest of public order and safety, particularly because the planned protest coincides with the delivery of the State of the Nation Address. The Police also addressed claims circulating on the organisers’ social media...
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Ministry of Education Condemns Violence in Central Region Schools, Orders Immediate Investigation
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Ministry of Education Condemns Violence in Central Region Schools, Orders Immediate Investigation

Ministry of Education has strongly condemned acts of violence captured in viral videos involving students from two schools in the Central Region. In a statement signed by Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education, the Ministry described the incidents as deeply disturbing and unacceptable. According to the statement, preliminary information indicates that the students seen in the circulating videos are from two separate schools within the Central Region. GES Director-General Directed to Investigate The Ministry has directed the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to launch an immediate investigation into the matter. As part of the process, the Director-General is scheduled to meet with: The Central Regional Director of GES The respective D...
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Baba Jamal Denies Vote-Buying Allegations Following Recall as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria
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Baba Jamal Denies Vote-Buying Allegations Following Recall as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria

Former Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, has firmly denied allegations of vote buying in the recently concluded National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency. In a statement issued after a government communiqué announced his recall from the diplomatic post, Mr. Jamal stated categorically that he has not engaged in any vote buying or electoral malpractice. The recall directive, signed by the Presidential spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, referenced claims of inducement during the primaries and echoed a call by NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey for a full investigation into the matter. Mr. Jamal pledged his full cooperation with any inquiry the party may undertake, stressing his will...
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NPP Presidential Election Committee Commends Police for Peaceful Primaries
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NPP Presidential Election Committee Commends Police for Peaceful Primaries

The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Election Committee, Mr. Joseph Osei Owusu, has commended the Ghana Police Service for its pivotal role in ensuring a peaceful and orderly conduct of the party’s presidential primaries. Mr. Osei Owusu, accompanied by members of the committee, paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) at the Police Headquarters, where he formally expressed the party’s appreciation. He praised the Police for their comprehensive security arrangements and the professionalism exhibited by officers across the country before, during, and after the primaries. According to him, the visible police presence, effective coordination, and neutrality of perso...
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NDC Congratulates NPP on Peaceful Presidential Primaries, Commends Police
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NDC Congratulates NPP on Peaceful Presidential Primaries, Commends Police

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on the successful organization of its presidential primaries, describing the process as peaceful and well-conducted. In a statement issued in Accra on Saturday, February 1, 2026, and signed by the party’s National Chairman, Hon. Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, the NDC acknowledged the emergence of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP’s presidential candidate for the December 2028 general elections. The opposition party also commended the Ghana Police Service for what it described as a “remarkable and efficient” security operation that ensured a violence-free electoral process throughout the primaries. According to the NDC, the peaceful conduct of the NPP’s internal elections reflects th...
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