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President John Dramani Mahama has announced a novel, if contentious, funding mechanism to bankroll a new airport for Wa, the capital of the Upper West Region, seeking to leverage a proposed national tax on air travel to fulfill a long-standing regional infrastructure promise.During the launch of the SheaPark Resource Hub in Wa, Mahama confirmed that a new airport for the city would proceed, financed by the Airport Infrastructure Levy Bill soon to be presented to Parliament. The levy, which would apply to all domestic, international, African, and ECOWAS regional flight tickets, is designed to create a ring-fenced fund for airport…

Bawumia To lose 2028 To any NDC Rival as Party’s Big Guns Battle For Mahama’s Crown By Prince Ahenkorah A new nationwide poll by Global InfoAnalytics paints a stark picture for the opposition New Patriotic Party’s 2028 ambitions, suggesting its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, would lose decisively to any of the leading figures vying to succeed President John Mahama within the governing National Democratic Congress.The survey, conducted on 31 December 2025 and covering over 11,000 respondents across 83 constituencies, reveals a consistent electoral weakness for Bawumia, who has struggled to galvanise support beyond the NPP’s core base following the party’s…

– Stanley Nunoo Accused of Hijacking Revenue Against Court Orders A brazen, decade-long campaign of alleged forgery and institutional manipulation has allowed one man to retain exclusive control of La Pleasure Beach, sidelining its legal owners and diverting tens of millions of cedis from community development funds, an investigation by The New Republic reveals.The case of Stanley Nunoo who transformed from a youth representative into the solitary gatekeeper of the lucrative beachfront has become a litmus test for judicial authority and police enforcement in Ghana. Despite a landmark Court of Appeal ruling in July 2022 ordering a complete managerial overhaul,…

The Volta Region Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been told its moment for the ultimate political “harvest” is approaching. Gabriel Kwamega Tanko, the Volta Region’s representative on the Council of State, has delivered a defining, strategy-laden address to the region’s MPs, explicitly framing current unity as the essential foundation for elevating “one of us here to the highest office of the land.”The speech, delivered at a private retreat and obtained by The New Republic, opened with a potent political parable. Tanko recounted a November 2025 encounter with an elderly constituent who questioned if he would live to…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, has been honoured with a Global Cultural Ambassador Award at a prestigious Pre-Grammy event in Los Angeles. The award, presented in the heart of the global entertainment industry, is strategically significant for Ghana’s tourism marketing, recognizing Houadjeto’s personal drive to position the nation’s culture on the world stage.In her acceptance speech, Houadjeto framed the accolade as a national victory, stating it was “a celebration of Ghana’s rich culture and heritage.” She extended a direct invitation to the international audience to “experience our culture firsthand and enjoy the…

Bawumia Wins Placeholder Slot, Ken Rejected While Adutwum and Old-Horse- Agyapong Disappoint Front Desk Analysis The governing New Patriotic Party has turned to the man who helped lead it to its worst-ever electoral defeat, a move insiders describe as a managed succession designed to protect the old guard and delay an inevitable internal reckoning.Dr Mahamudu Bawumia was declared the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 presidential election, a foregone conclusion after what rivals claim was a carefully orchestrated process to sideline meaningful competition. Party heavyweights, reeling from the historic loss in 2024, closed ranks to ensure the former Vice-President’s victory, amending…

as Legal Backlash Grows By Gifty BoatengTwo of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) most respected elder statesmen, former President John Kufuor and former Speaker of Parliament Aaron Mike Oquaye, have conspicuously declined to comment on the legal plight of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Their studied silence, framed as a lack of information, has ignited controversy and exposed the deep discomfort within the party’s old guard over a scandal that implicates its most recent administration.Ofori-Atta remains in U.S. custody, fighting extradition to face multiple corruption charges in Ghana related to the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) scandal, filed by the…

Says Faction fighters will kill 2028 Dream as ‘slow poison” spreads in NPP By Prince Ahenkorah The New Patriotic Party’s Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has issued a stark internal warning, describing factionalism and disunity as a “slow poison” that could destroy the party’s chances of reclaiming power in 2028. His comments, delivered to party stalwarts in his Effutu constituency, expose the depth of internal anxiety following the party’s bruising 2024 defeat and the contentious flagbearer contest that solidified Former Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia’s leadership.Speaking after Bawumia’s coronation as presidential candidate, Afenyo-Markin’s appeal for unity underscores the significant internal repair job facing…

Ghana continues to forfeit substantial revenue due to weak tax compliance, with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) warning that closing existing tax gaps could significantly reduce the country’s reliance on IMF support and external borrowing. Speaking at an Executive Business Dialogue organised by Markers & Partners, Acting Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division, Dr. Martin Kobil Yamborigya, said Ghana currently collects barely a third of owed income taxes — a shortfall he described as deeply worrying for an economy striving for fiscal stability. “It’s a very sad story to tell that in Ghana, our tax gap as far as…

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s industrial base, stabilising prices, and promoting import substitution, following an industry tour of three major manufacturing firms at the Tema Free Zones Enclave on Monday, 26th January, 2026. The tour, which took the Minister and her team to CBI Ghana Limited (Supacem Cement), Ciments de L’Afrique Ghana Limited (CIMAF), and Rider Steel, formed part of efforts to assess operational capacities, understand cost drivers, and deepen collaboration between government and industry to ensure quality production at affordable prices for Ghanaians. At CBI Ghana Limited,…