Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri and Minority Chief Whip, stated that the New Patriotic Party NPP will make the fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey, a central theme of its 2028 general election campaign.
Speaking after casting his ballot in the NPP Eastern Regional elections, Mr. Annoh-Dompreh emphasized the importance of addressing galamsey for survival and livelihood, citing the destruction of rivers like the Birim. The NPP will contest the 2028 elections with former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its flagbearer. Illegal mining is a significant environmental concern in Ghana, with an estimated 8,900 hectares of forest reserves lost to galamsey.
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, revealed that nine of Ghana鈥檚 288 forest reserves have been severely impacted. While prosecution of suspects remains a challenge, the Lands and Natural Resources Ministry reported 258 arrests related to illegal mining in forest reserves by July 2026.
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Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, a former Minister of Health, has been elected as the chairman for the New Patriotic Party NPP in the Greater Accra Region. Further details are expected to be released soon regarding his victory in the chairmanship race.
Nigerian investigative journalist David Hundeyin has shared his views on Cambridge University after the death of British-born Ghanaian academic Professor Jason Arday. Professor Arday, 41, died on August 14, 2026, after resigning from Cambridge amidst scrutiny over plagiarism allegations and questions about his academic history. Police stated his death was unexpected but not suspicious. Hundeyin, on social media on August 15, 2026, compared his own past experience with Cambridge to Arday's situation, accusing the university of using "British silence" to distance itself from controversy. He claimed Arday was "cleared" of plagiarism allegations before his resignation, citing a review by Liverpool John Moores University that found only a single misattributed sentence in Arday's doctoral dissertation. Hundeyin noted that the wider controversy surrounding Arday extended beyond this single claim, with recent reports questioning passages in his thesis and aspects of his background. Cambridge had initially defended Arday but later launched a review of his appointment. Hundeyin's assertion of Arday being "cleared" refers to an earlier review, not a dismissal of all subsequent concerns. Hundeyin also recounted his own experience in 2023, where he felt Cambridge failed to publicly support him against allegations, instead sending him a letter asking him to "use my affiliation sparingly." He suggested Cambridge might have privately pressured Arday, leading to his resignation, though no pub
Economic policy analyst Senyo Hosi has described the alleged AKSA Energy bribery scandal as 'depressing,' questioning the price paid to compromise Ghana鈥檚 interests. Speaking on TV3鈥檚 The Key Points, Hosi emphasized that the controversy should not be reduced to the political rivalry between the New Patriotic Party NPP and the National Democratic Congress NDC, stressing its broader implications for Ghana's future. He stated that the NDC-NPP political divide is 'inconsequential' and urged Ghanaians to focus on the scandal's impact on the lives of future generations and the sustenance of democracy. Hosi questioned how citizens can maintain confidence in democratic institutions when such allegations emerge and become subject to partisan defense. He also criticized the handling of Ghana鈥檚 power arrangements, particularly the cost of electricity, noting that while emergency situations might justify a premium, excessive premiums of 300-600 percent are unjustifiable. He argued that high power costs undermine efforts to promote industrialization and economic transformation. Hosi concluded that the AKSA controversy should prompt a wider discussion about governance, transparency, and the sustainability of Ghana鈥檚 democracy, rather than becoming another partisan political battle.