Ghana news and trendss
Ghana’s Fair Wages and Salaries Commission is set to become the Independent Public Emoluments Commission, aiming for a transparent, equitable pay system for the public sector.
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission confirms none of the Dunkirk cocaine suspects served in President Mahama or Vice‑President Opoku‑Agyemang’s security teams.
UPSA has postponed graduation for 178 postgraduates after an investigation revealed over 500 altered grades, prompting a university‑wide crackdown on academic fraud.
Former MP Inusah Fuseini urges Ghana to tighten parliamentary immunity rules, warning that unchecked protection undermines public trust.
Ghana declined a U.S. health compact over data sovereignty, funding requirements, and regulatory concerns, opting for independent health management while staying engaged with global partners.
Accra’s High Court refused bail for senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, citing cyber‑related investigation risks and potential witness interference in the disputed ‘Ghana Jollof’ TikTok case.
Dr Francis‑Xavier Sosu collapsed during a GIMPA leadership forum, received prompt medical care, and his office confirms he is recovering.
Ghana’s three main teacher unions began a nationwide strike on 25 September, demanding overdue promotion allowances, salary‑scale placement and deprived‑area incentives after the collective agreement lapsed.
Majority Leader James Agalga urges Parliament to wait for security agencies to finish their cocaine trafficking investigation, warning that parallel probes could create conflicting outcomes.
Madina MP Francis‑Xavier Sosu collapsed on stage during a GIMPA address, prompting emergency response and raising concerns about health safeguards for public officials.
MP Mathew Nyindam praised the Basare Youth Association’s inaugural national congress in Kpandai, highlighting its potential to draw investment and urging the creation of an educational fund for lasting development.
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson urges citizens to request VAT invoices, linking compliance to national development and outlining recent tax reforms.