Politics and Governance

A major identity shift is looming over Ghana's premier gateway. On Tuesday, February 3, 2026 , the majority in parliament announced a proposed bill to strip the name of Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka from the country's main international airport and revert it to its original title: Accra International Airport . The announcement, made by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga  ahead of Parliament’s sitting, has ignited a fierce national debate about history, branding, and re

The January 2026 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Primaries  have concluded with a clear mandate for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia . While Bawumia’s 56.48% win secures his spot as the party’s leader, a secondary yet important story is the intense regional "turf war" between Ken Ohene Agyapong  and Bryan Acheampong .

For many Ghanaians, the quality of our roads is about how long it takes to get to work, the safety of our families, and the longevity of our vehicles.

If you feel like Ghanaian roads have become more dangerous lately, the numbers back you up. But the scariest part of the latest 2025 statistics isn't just that accidents are happening more often, it is that they have become far more deadly. According to provisional data from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) covering January to December 2025, the rate at which people are dying on our roads is rising almost two times faster  than the rate of the accidents themselves. H

Across Ghana, getting water to flow consistently through household taps remains a major challenge. While some communities experience more severe shortages than others, the issue affects daily life nationwide. The situation is especially bad in the Accra-Tema Metropolitan Area (ATMA) . In a recent interview, the Managing Director of GWCL, Adam Mutawakilu , gave some eye-opening figures about the "bottleneck" in the capital. His data shows a massive gap between the water the ci

If you have stepped into the Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Madina, or Kaneshie terminals in the last few weeks, you’ve seen the same sight: hundreds of stranded passengers, long winding queues that don’t seem to move, and a palpable sense of desperation. In the middle of January 2026, Ghana is gripped by an acute transport crisis. Commuters are facing "artificial scarcity" as "trotro" drivers hoard vehicles to force unapproved fare hikes, and the state, the one entity supposed to pro

On January 12, 2026, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, sat before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to answer a question that has been dominating the airwaves: Where did the $214 million (GH₵2.6B) go? The session was intense. Lawmakers pressed for answers on reported "trading losses" within the national gold program, sparking a debate that goes beyond just accounting. Breaking down Ghana Gold Board's $214 M "Loss" Debate The Gatekeeper: Wh

President John Dramani Mahama’s second term has now completed its first 365 days. During this period, Ghana experienced a range of policy reforms, economic measures, and national initiatives. The infographic below offers a visual summary of the key developments over the past year. Key Highlights of Mahama's 1st year in office (Jan 2025 - Jan 2026) Policy and Governance Trends The first year of Mahama’s second term saw notable governance changes aimed at streamlining governmen

Ghana’s Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) has submitted a landmark set of proposals aimed at strengthening governance, accountability, democracy, and institutional independence. These recommendations, presented to the President, could significantly reshape how power is exercised and checked under the 1992 Constitution. This article explains the top 10 CRC recommendations we have sampled from the submitted report: Ghana's Constitution Review: Top 10 Recommendations 1. Exte

On December 17, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a significant Proclamation expanding entry restrictions on foreign nationals. Citing the need to "protect the Nation from national security and public safety threats," the new order imposes stricter vetting and entry suspensions on countries identified as having deficient screening processes. While the Proclamation affects nations globally, the impact is heavily felt on the African continent. A total of 26 African countri

Kpandai’s electoral history mirrors a broader political shift seen across parts of Ghana: the gradual erosion of dominant-party strongholds and the rise of competitive swing constituencies. From 2000 to 2024, voting data from the Electoral Commission of Ghana reveals how margins tightened, candidates evolved, and voter behavior shifted. The Battle for Kpandai 2000–2004: The Era of Dominance In the early years of the Fourth Republic, Kpandai was firmly in the grip of the NDC.

On November 26, 2025, the military in Guinea-Bissau  dissolved the government, adding another nation to the growing list of African countries under military leadership. As of today, seven African nations  are under active military rule. More importantly, the data indicates that these are not short-term interim governments, but entrenched regimes with multi-year tenures. Our latest infographic visualizes this shift, highlighting both the geographic spread and the duration of

In a day thick with political tension and legal uncertainty, Ghana’s Parliament's Appointments Committee is, as of this morning, November 10, 2025, proceeding with the public vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to become the 16th Chief Justice of the Republic. The move signals a climax in an 8-month constitutional drama that has seen the unprecedented removal of a sitting Chief Justice, a fierce executive-judiciary standoff, and legal battles stretching from Accra's Supreme

The fight against illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) in Ghana is not just an environmental and economic battle; it is increasingly a frontline security risk. Data compiled from news outlets between 2017 and 2025 reveals a stark and worrying trend: those tasked with enforcing anti-galamsey laws and the journalists reporting on them are facing violent attacks. With a total of 16 recorded attacks  occurred during this period, the visualized data, clearly identifies the Ashant

On November 1, 2025, a team from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations (NAIMOS) was conducting a reconnaissance mission in a remote forest reserve at Hwidiem , Ahafo Region where they intercepted an excavator actively destroying farmland. After making several arrests, the team found their exit route blocked by an angry mob that had been mobilized from a nearby community. The crowd demanded the immediate release of the suspects, vandalized the taskforce's vehicle, and p

A recent parliamentary attendance report has revealed that several Members of Parliament (MPs) absented themselves from sittings without official permission, with some missing more than ten out of forty-three sittings held between January and March 2025. Absentee Report of Members of Parliament While absenteeism has long been a concern, this latest report highlights a more structural challenge; the increasing number of parliamentarians who double as Government Ministers , and

In 2023, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the nation’s primary power distributor exceeded its approved expenditure by an astonishing GHS 189.77 million , representing a 133% overspend . Data presented to the Public Accounts Committee on October 28, 2025 , reveals striking variances between approved and actual spending across several key categories. Analyzing ECG's Budget Overspend Highlights from the Overspend Foreign Training  topped the list with an excess of GHS 60

Over the past decade, Ghana has witnessed a remarkable trend, almost 3,500 prisoners have been granted presidential pardons. These pardons are not random acts of clemency but reflect recurring national concerns: prison overcrowding, public health emergencies, and humanitarian grounds. The Numbers Behind the Pardons July 2016:  896 prisoners were released in one of the largest waves of pardons in recent history. March 2020:  808 prisoners were freed, partly influenced by growi

Africa’s political landscape is home to some of the world’s longest-standing presidents. As of 2025, five leaders have ruled their countries for more than three decades, some nearing half a century in office. Together, they’ve governed for a combined total of nearly 190 years. Here's a closer look at the top five, their age, tenure, and the political context surrounding their extended rule. Africa's Top 5 Longest-Serving Presidents 🧓 Top 5 Longest-Serving Presidents in Afric

Between July 2020 and July 2025, four sitting Ghanaian Members of Parliament (MPs) sadly passed away while still serving in office. All four belonged to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and their ages ranged between 40 and 53 years. Three died due to health-related complications, while one was tragically killed during a robbery attack. This article analyzes their profiles, circumstances of death, and the broader implications for Ghana’s political and public health landscape. Gh