General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMinister of State for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP), is set to hold a press conference as part of the ongoing Government Accountability Series. The session will provide updates on government initiatives, policies, and performance, reinforcing transparency and public engagement. The briefing is scheduled to take place at the Presidency on March 3, 2026. Kwakye Ofosu’s appearance forms part of the administration’s broader effort to strengthen communication with citizens and ensure that government actions are clearly understood and effectively scrutinised by the public. Watch the stream below:

In a post shared on Facebook, Barker-Vormawor contended that the court ruling, which includes an order for him to pay GH¢5m in damages to Kan-Dapaah, was wrong. “The judge refused and asked him to continue the cross-examination of Kan-Dapaah. The judge refused it and went ahead to give Kan-Dapaah judgment. About the caseThe court ordered Oliver Barker-Vormawor to pay GH¢5 million in damages for defaming former National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah. With this ruling, the court upheld Kan-Dapaah’s defamation claim, ordering Barker-Vormawor to pay the damages and costs.

However, he said in the early morning of December 8, 2024, the former vice president called him around 9 am to concede defeat. I asked which brother, and I was told it was my brother, the Vice President, Bawumia. His opponent, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), received 41.61%, or 4,657,304 votes. On December 8, a day after the election and before the official results were declared, Dr Bawumia conceded defeat in a televised address from his residence. John Mahama was sworn in as president on January 7, 2025, alongside Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Ghana’s first female vice president.

General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comEvangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa or Mama Pat, has shared the thoughts that ran through her mind when she was handed a 15-year prison sentence. In a video shared by the Ghana Prison Service on March 2, 2026, Nana Agradaa recalled the fear and uncertainty she felt on her first day being transferred to prison. “On my way to prison, I honestly thought I was going to die. Nana Agradaa released from prisonIn her view, the punishment felt unreal, and she could not imagine spending such a long period behind bars. Under Ghana’s standard remission rules, which allow inmates to be released after serving two-thirds of their sentence upon good behaviour, Nana Agradaa was released from prison on March 3, 2026, after serving the required portion of her revised term.

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Business News of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Walewale, Tiah Abdul-Kabiru Mahama, has criticised government’s decision to resume domestic bond issuance, warning that it could signal a return to rapid debt accumulation. His comments follow a press release issued on Monday March 2, 2026, by the Ministry of Finance (Ghana) announcing the expiration of DDEP-induced restrictions on new domestic bond issuance. In the statement, the Ministry explained that the three-year restriction was introduced in 2023 after Ghana’s debt default and the subsequent Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). “In other words, government is eager to start borrowing with medium to long term instruments in the domestic market. He added, “One would have thought that the government’s rhetorical policy of cutting spending, will translate into a reduced appetite for borrowing.

Employment stood at 13.09 million in the first quarter of 2025, rose to 13.44 million in the second quarter, and declined marginally to 13.42 million in the third quarter. In the second quarter of 2025, employment increased by a further 350,000, the report added. The average employment level for 2024 was 12.29 million, not 14.2 million. The average employment level for the first three quarters of 2025 stood at 13.3 million, not 15.3 million. FULL TEXT: President Mahama's 2026 State of the Nation AddressAccordingly, the report concludes that the claim made by President John Dramani Mahama that there were some 1 million jobs created within the period is false.

Crime & Punishment of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Accra Regional Police Command has reassured residents of Ayawaso East that security will not be compromised as the constituency heads into the March 2, 2026, by-election. In a press statement issued on March 2, 2026, the Command said comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place ahead of the March 3 election. Barker-Vormawor reacts to court ruling on Ayawaso East by-electionThe police emphasised that their presence will not be limited to election day alone. Residents have also been encouraged to turn out peacefully, exercise their civic duties responsibly, and promptly report any suspicious activity to security agencies. NA/MAAround Town: Ayawaso East residents speak out on vote buying ahead of by-election

In his address to Parliament, President Mahama urged Ghanaians to “fasten their seatbelts” as his administration continues to implement economic reforms aimed at stabilising and transforming the economy. However, Dr Agyemang contends that the metaphor of fastening seatbelts sends a very different message to citizens already grappling with economic pressure. “When a president tells citizens to fasten their seatbelts, it suggests we are in turbulent times, not stability. While acknowledging that economic recovery is not instantaneous, Dr Agyemang stressed that governance must be grounded in results rather than projections. “When the president tells the nation to fasten their seatbelts, Ghanaians understand what that means.

Global InfoAnalytics poll tips Baba Jamal for 75% win in Ayawaso-East by-electionHis next major role took him beyond domestic politics. Following the death of the incumbent Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Naser Toure Mahama, Baba Jamal contested and won the NDC parliamentary primaries. President John Mahama recalled Baba Jamal from his diplomatic post following the allegations of vote-buying. An opinion poll by Global InfoAnalytics has projected a strong victory for Baba Jamal. The results suggest that Baba Jamal has built a commanding lead ahead of election day.

Entertainment of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAngel Asiamah, husband of Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has unveiled a T-shirt in anticipation of his wife’s release from prison, following confirmation of her release date by her lawyer. During a church gathering on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Angel Asiamah presented the T-shirt, intended for fans and supporters to wear in celebration of Nana Agradaa’s return. Nana Agradaa, founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, was initially sentenced to 15 years in prison on July 3, 2025, by the Amasaman High Court after being found guilty of fraud by false pretence and charlatanic advertising. She subsequently appealed her sentence, and on February 5, 2026, the court reduced her jail term to 12 months, factoring in the time she had already served. Here's when Nana Agradaa could be released from prisonIn an interview with Channel One TV on February 27, 2026, her lawyer, Richard Asare Baffour, confirmed that Nana Agradaa would be released on March 3, 2026.

Business News of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to addressing Ghana’s housing deficit, highlighting steady progress on key affordable housing initiatives across the country. Delivering the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on February 27, 2026, President Mahama noted that the Tema Development Company (TDC) is making significant progress on an 800-unit project at Community 26. President Mahama cuts sod for TDC Housing Project in HoIn December 2025, President Mahama cut the sod for the Oxygen City Housing Project in Ho, Volta Region, describing it as a major step toward reducing the country’s housing deficit. “The TDC in Ghana is also steadily advancing work on 800 housing units under the affordable housing project at Community 26, to position TDC Ghana as a key player in Ghana’s housing industry,” he said. With demand for housing steadily rising, President Mahama explained that sustained investment in large-scale housing projects will be critical to improving access to safe, affordable, and modern accommodation for Ghanaians.

Politics of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn Accra High Court has ordered activist and lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor to pay GH¢5 million in damages for defaming former National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah. The court also awarded an additional GH¢100,000 in costs in favour of the plaintiff. The case arose from allegations by Barker-Vormawor that officials within the National Security apparatus and government representatives had offered him money to abandon his public advocacy. With this ruling, the court upheld Kan-Dapaah’s defamation claim, ordering Barker-Vormawor to pay the damages and costs. Disinformation is Ghana’s major security threat – Kan-DapaahSee the post below:Court slaps Barker-Vormawor with GHc5M in favour of Kan Dapaah in his defamation case.

In a strongly worded statement, Musah Superior said leadership change is essential to restoring the party’s energy, competitiveness and electoral relevance. “Political leadership requires sustained energy, creativity, adaptability, common sense and responsiveness to evolving political dynamics. Grassroots ConcernsThe former Tamale Mayor also accused the current executives of neglecting grassroots members, volunteers and communicators. Citing Party LeadershipHe referenced remarks by the party’s First Vice National Chairman and Acting National Chairman, Danquah-Smith Butey, who reportedly admitted shortcomings in the party’s leadership performance. The current leadership has no strategy, no operational plan, and no sense of urgency,” he declared.

With the court dismissing the application, there is no legal barrier preventing Baba Jamal from contesting, allowing the Ayawaso East by-election to go ahead as scheduled on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Can Baba Jamal stage a successful political comeback in Ayawaso East? In their counter-motion, however, lawyers for the NDC urged the court to dismiss the suit by Democracy Hub, arguing that the process adopted by Democracy Hub was defective and procedurally incompetent. Democracy Hub filed an injunction application at the High Court in Accra seeking to stop the EC from recognising Baba Jamal as a qualified candidate in the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election. The group cited alleged vote-buying and inducement in the NDC primaries that produced Baba Jamal as the party's candidate.