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BreakingThe Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10.8 billion in full to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. The payment is expected to boost confidence in the government’s debt-management efforts and the domestic bond market.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the government over claims that GoldBod incurred losses of about GH¢22 billion within a year of operations. He questioned why people are being arrested for alleged financial losses while such a significant loss is reportedly associated with the country’s gold-buying programme.
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has cautioned individuals and groups against making statements that could incite violence in Ghana. He says the government will deal firmly with conduct that threatens the country’s peace and security.
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana’s currency is due for a security refresh to make banknotes more difficult for counterfeiters to reproduce. He says the Bank of Ghana is considering the move, but the central bank will decide when and how the exercise will be implemented.
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang has urged civil servants to demonstrate integrity, innovation and dedication in their work. She believes a committed public service is essential to Ghana’s development and rebuilding efforts.
BreakingTwo suspected robbers have been killed and a Nigerian national arrested following a police operation in Accra over an alleged bank robbery attempt. The Ghana Police Service says the operation was intelligence-led and was carried out to prevent the suspected criminal activity.
The NPP’s Ashanti Regional Executive Elections have been placed on hold after a Kumasi High Court issued an interim injunction against the polls. The case follows concerns from some party members who claim they were excluded from the voter register for the election.
The NPP is demanding an investigation into the identity and alleged role of a person described in US court documents as a “Presidential Relative” in the Asante Berko bribery case. The party says Ghanaians deserve clarity on the individual’s connection to the AKSA Energy project and whether any money was received in relation to the deal.
The NPP in the Ashanti Region is set to elect new regional executives, with 34 aspirants competing for 11 positions. A total of 1,020 delegates are expected to vote in the closely watched election, which will determine the party’s leadership in the region.
Speaker Alban Bagbin has recalled Parliament from recess for a five-day sitting from August 24 to 28, 2026, to consider urgent parliamentary business. The decision has sparked debate, with the Minority questioning the necessity of the recall while the Majority maintains that the Speaker acted within his powers.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that construction of the Bolgatanga Airport will begin before the end of 2026. He said the project is currently undergoing procurement processes, with the necessary approvals expected by October.
A Global InfoAnalytics poll has found that 65% of respondents support President John Dramani Mahama’s decision not to seek another term in the 2028 presidential election. The survey also shows that 27% disagree with his position, while 8% have no opinion on the matter.