President Mahama Announces Procurement Process for New Wa Airport
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to commence the procurement process for the construction of a new airport in Wa, Upper West Region, as part of the government’s broader agenda to enhance transport infrastructure and position the region as a key commercial and logistics hub. The announcement was made during a courtesy call by the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 8. President Mahama emphasized the government’s commitment to investing in road, rail, and air transport to improve nationwide connectivity. He explained that all necessary documentation for the Wa Airport project has been submitted to the Public Procurement Authority for approval, setting the stage for the procurement phase to begin. “We are improving transport and logistics all over the country, including the railways, the roads, and air travel. And as you would have heard, we are currently about to go to the Public Procurement Authority for authorization to begin procurement for the new airport in Wa,” President Mahama stated. Highlighting the Upper West Region’s strategic position as a gateway to the Sahel, President Mahama noted that enhanced transport infrastructure is vital for expanding trade, economic activity, and regional integration. The new airport is expected to boost mobility, support business growth, and complement the government’s larger infrastructure development plans across Ghana. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Government Unveils New Force for Agricultural Transformation as 506 Feed Ghana Brigadiers Pass Out
The government has marked a major milestone in its efforts to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector with the passing-out of 506 Feed Ghana Brigadiers at the Ghana Police Training School in Tesano, Accra. At the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, hailed the event as the “birth of a new national force for agricultural transformation,” highlighting the vital role the brigadiers are expected to play in boosting food security, job creation, and economic growth. The new brigadiers, selected from graduates in agriculture and related fields, completed two weeks of intensive training, not focused on technical farming skills, but on discipline, teamwork, resilience, and readiness for field deployment. Minister Opoku explained that training at a police facility was intentional, designed to instill punctuality, accountability, and a strong sense of duty, qualities deemed essential for the success of the Feed Ghana Programme. “These officers are already technically equipped. What they needed was the discipline and mindset required to deliver results on the ground,” he stated. The Feed Ghana Programme, according to the minister, is a strategic national initiative aimed at increasing local food production, reducing dependence on imports, strengthening agribusiness, and creating jobs for the youth. District coordinators, he charged, must serve as a key link between policy and action, working closely with farmers, addressing local agricultural challenges, and ensuring accurate reporting and accountability. “You have not been trained to sit in offices. You are expected to engage communities, support farmers, and solve real problems in the field,” Opoku emphasized. Beyond public sector roles, the brigadiers will also provide advisory and technical services to private agribusinesses, households, and institutions. The programme has already attracted interest from the private sector, with several companies seeking deployment of brigadiers even before the official passing-out. Minister Opoku also revealed plans to expand the initiative by recruiting and training more agricultural graduates to meet rising demand and strengthen its implementation nationwide. He cautioned coordinators against creating parallel structures and stressed the importance of working under the supervision of District Directors of Agriculture and collaborating with extension officers. “The success of this programme will not be measured by speeches in Accra, but by real impact in the districts, more food production, more jobs, and stronger value chains,” he said. The Feed Ghana Programme forms an integral part of the government’s broader agenda to reposition agriculture as a central driver of economic growth, national security, and industrialization. Minister Opoku concluded by urging the new brigadiers to serve with humility, discipline, integrity, and patriotism as they embark on their national assignment. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Government Scales Back Agenda 111 Hospital Project, Prioritises Completion of 35 Facilities
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced a major revision to the government’s flagship Agenda 111 hospital initiative, with Cabinet giving the green light for the completion of only 35 projects while putting most of the remaining facilities on hold. Addressing Parliament, Minister Akandoh explained that the decision followed a comprehensive review of the ambitious nationwide programme. The move, he said, is aimed at ensuring that the country’s limited resources are focused on projects that can realistically be completed and brought into service in the near term. Launched under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Agenda 111 project was designed to expand Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure by building hospitals in districts lacking such facilities, as well as regional and specialised health centres nationwide. Minister Akandoh informed lawmakers that the government will now adopt a phased implementation strategy, initially targeting the 35 projects identified as the most urgent and financially viable. This approach, he noted, will help prevent further spending on projects unlikely to be completed any time soon. In addition, the Health Minister announced plans to deepen collaboration with the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), describing the organisation as a crucial partner in delivering healthcare services. He stated that this enhanced partnership will support efforts to improve access to quality medical care and strengthen the country’s health system. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
NPP Sets September 19, 2026, for National Delegates Conference to Elect National Officers
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that its National Delegates Conference, during which national officers will be elected, will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The announcement was made in a statement dated July 8, 2026, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong. According to the statement, delegates will elect national officers in line with Article 10(1) of the NPP Constitution. The date was set by the National Executive Committee (NEC) and later approved by the National Council following meetings held on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Ahead of the conference, the General Secretary, exercising powers under Article 19(2) of the party’s constitution, has called for proposals to amend the NPP Constitution. Members and stakeholders are encouraged to submit their proposed amendments electronically to the Office of the General Secretary at nppconstitutionalamendment@gmail.com by Friday, July 17, 2026. The party urged all members and stakeholders to participate actively in the constitutional review process, emphasizing that their contributions will help strengthen the party’s structures, improve internal democracy, and promote effective governance. The statement concluded by reaffirming the NPP’s commitment to constitutionalism, internal democracy, and the rule of law, as preparations for the National Delegates Conference continue. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Attorney-General Seeks to Overturn Travel Order for Former Buffer Stock CEO Amid New Allegations
The Attorney-General has filed an application at the High Court seeking to overturn an earlier order that allowed former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. This latest application comes in light of alleged new developments, including an attempt by Mr. Aludiba to access funds in bank accounts frozen by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). According to an update from Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), the Attorney-General contends that this new information may impact the basis on which the travel approval was granted by the court on June 29. An affidavit supporting the application alleges that Mr. Aludiba sought to use an order from another High Court, relating to a separate matter, to access funds covered by valid freezing orders. The prosecution argues that such actions would contravene the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804), which prohibits transactions involving frozen assets. The financial institution involved in the attempted withdrawal reportedly declined the request and promptly informed the relevant authorities. The Attorney-General’s Office noted that this development occurred shortly before Mr. Aludiba was due to travel, raising concerns about compliance with court orders and the integrity of ongoing criminal proceedings. Meanwhile, Mr. Aludiba was recently granted bail by EOCO following his arrest in connection with the case. The Attorney-General emphasized that the new application is a standard legal response to emerging facts after a court decision and does not prejudge the outcome of the substantive case. Mr. Aludiba, who is currently on trial with another accused person in the Buffer Stock case, remains presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Supreme Court Quashes Contempt Charge Against Baare Chief and Talensi Secretary
The Supreme Court has overturned a contempt of court charge issued by the Bolgatanga High Court against Baare Chief, Naab Nyakora Mantii, and Richard Sunday Yinbil, Secretary to the Paramount Chief of the Talensi Traditional Area. The charge stemmed from an alleged attempt to influence the presiding judge, Justice Alexander Graham, after the paramount chief requested that the judge visit the palace to discuss matters of mutual benefit on March 10, 2023. Following the invitation, both Naab Nyakora Mantii and Richard Sunday Yinbil were arrested on the orders of Justice Graham and brought before an open court, where they were charged with contempt. On July 7, 2026, the Supreme Court in Accra unanimously quashed the contempt order. Lawyers representing the chief and the secretary had filed an application for the Supreme Court’s intervention, arguing that the original order threatened the reputations of the chief of Baare, the secretary, and the paramount chief of the Talensi Traditional Area. After the decision, the legal team addressed the media, highlighting the significance of the outcome for their clients. Lawyer Bennette Nakaar explained, “On March 10, 2023, the paramount chief asked that they inform the judge, Justice Alexander Graham, to come over to the palace for a discussion of mutual benefits. Unfortunately, the judge misinterpreted the harmless invitation and concluded that the chief and others were attempting to influence a pending court decision.” Nakaar noted that the defendants acted out of genuine ignorance of legal procedure and did not intend to interfere with the court’s work. “When the chief later attempted to travel outside, the issue resurfaced, and we saw the need to clarify the matter in law. Today’s application simply sought the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to quash the contempt order from 2023, and we argued that the judge lacked the authority to even entertain the matter from the outset.” He added, “It is alien to the legal procedure as we know it in terms of contempt. These were the arguments we made, and the court agreed, quashing the order of March 10, 2023.” The Supreme Court’s decision brings relief to the Baare Chief and the secretary, restoring their reputations and providing clarity on the limits of contempt proceedings in similar circumstances. Source: Apexnewsgh.com