'Government in a haste to borrow again' - Walewale MP slams bond issuance decision
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.
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March 03, 2026 09:09 UTC
Mahama's claim that over 1 million jobs were created in 2025 false - Report
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.
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March 02, 2026 20:41 UTC
Police assure tight security for Ayawaso East by-election
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
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March 02, 2026 19:11 UTC
Mahama's 'fasten your seatbelt' signals more hardship - Abuakwa South MP
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.
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March 02, 2026 19:08 UTC
Can Baba Jamal stage a successful political comeback in Ayawaso East?
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.
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March 02, 2026 18:41 UTC
Angel Asiamah unveils T-shirt to welcome Nana Agradaa from prison
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.
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March 02, 2026 18:34 UTC
Affordable housing tops Mahama's 2026 State of the Nation Address
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.
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March 02, 2026 18:16 UTC
Court orders Barker-Vormawor to pay GH¢5m to Kan-Dapaah over defamation
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.
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March 02, 2026 18:10 UTC
'They have run out of steam' - Musah Superior calls for NPP leadership overhaul
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.
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March 02, 2026 17:11 UTC
Accra High Court throws out Democracy Hub suit against Baba Jamal
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.
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March 02, 2026 17:03 UTC
What Ayawaso East residents are saying about vote buying ahead of by-election
Politics of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn recent years, the practice of vote buying has transitioned from an occasional irregularity to a systemic concern in Ghana. The most recent case of vote-buying occurred during the Ayawaso East constituency primaries, which saw Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed emerge as the winner and candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Ahead of the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, by-elections, GhanaWeb visited residents of Ayawaso East to hear their views on the practice. Other residents also called for an end to vote buying altogether. Watch the reactions of residents to vote buying on GhanaWeb TV below:VKB/VPOSecurity officer's accusation triggered mob attack on Austin Tengeeh - Girlfriend speaks
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March 02, 2026 16:35 UTC
Government announces ‘juicy’ packages for teachers in rural areas
Speaking during a courtesy call by top awardees of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Dr Apaak said the government is introducing a 20 percent salary top-up for teachers who choose to work in deprived areas. Teachers give government ultimatum to pay 12-month salary arrearsThe policy is intended to ease the burden many teachers face when asked to relocate to remote areas with limited infrastructure. “The President has a program that is going to reward teachers who take teaching positions in rural areas. These teachers would get 20% on top of their gross salary as a form of motivation,” he said. Colleges of Education Teachers call off strikeEducation stakeholders have long raised concerns about the shortage of teachers in rural schools.
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March 02, 2026 16:29 UTC
'Apply the polluter pays principle to fix galamsey damage' – Prof Prempeh
General News of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comExecutive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, has urged government to apply the ‘polluter pays principle’ in addressing the destruction caused by illegal mining, widely known as “galamsey”. In a Facebook post dated February 24, 2026, Prof Prempeh stated that, assets and funds retrieved from those responsible for illegal mining should be channelled directly into ecological restoration efforts. “The damage from galamsey must be repaired from assets and funds recovered from those who profit from it. He stated that Ghana cannot afford to deplete its forests and pollute its water bodies through “galamsey”, only to rely on limited public funds to restore the damage. Read the full post belowMRA/VPOWatch as Veep Opoku-Agyemang pays respect to fallen heroes on Remembrance Day
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March 02, 2026 16:21 UTC
Finalissima: Spain vs Argentina game at risk amid Israel-Iran conflict
Sports News of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe 2026 Finalissima between Spain and Argentina, scheduled to take place in Qatar, is now in doubt following Israel and USA’s missile attack on Iran. The much-anticipated match was set for March 27, to determine the overall champion as the European champions face the South American champions. Following the exchange of missiles between Iran and Israel, which began on February 28, 2026, all football-related activities were suspended indefinitely. "The Qatar Football Association announces the postponement of all tournaments, competitions, and matches, effective from today and until further notice. With this development, the Finalissima scheduled to take place in Doha is now in serious doubt should the conflict continue in the coming days.
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March 02, 2026 16:09 UTC
Assemblyman details tragic Atta ne Atta galamsey pit collapse
“When the incident happened, the landowner informed me that he had already sacked everyone from the site. According to him, the illegal mining had only begun recently and was mostly done at night to avoid detection. “The police came there to take pictures of the place when they heard about the illegal mining. It was about three to four days after the galamsey started that the unfortunate incident happened,” he added. The tragic collapse happened at Atta ne Atta in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region late Saturday night February 28, 2026, into the early hours of Sunday March 1, 2026.
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March 02, 2026 16:06 UTC