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Mahama to lead Accra Reset talks in Davos

President John Dramani Mahama is set to lead discussions on the Accra Reset at Davos, Switzerland, on the margins of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on January 22, 2026.

IGP meets EC, flagbearer reps and NPP election committee ahead of primary

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Elections Committee on Tuesday held a joint meeting with the Electoral Commission (EC), the Ghana Police Service, and representatives of all presidential aspirants as part of preparations for the party’s flagbearer primary scheduled for January 31.

NPP presidential aspirants to sign peace pact

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to hold a Joint Stakeholders Meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026, as part of efforts to promote unity, cohesion, and discipline ahead of its presidential primary.

EC to conduct Ayawaso East by-election on March 3

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that a parliamentary by-election will be held in the Ayawaso East Constituency on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, following the death of the area’s Member of Parliament, Mahama Naser Toure.

Minority calls for dismissal of NaCCA boss, board chair over SHS manual controversy

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate dismissal of the Director General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment NaCCA, Professor Samuel Ofori Bekoe and the Board Chair of the Council over what it describes as gross negligence in the inclusion of LGBTQ related content in a withdrawn Physical Education teacher manual.

NPP begins process to expel Prof Frimpong Boateng

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commenced internal processes to expel former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, following what the party describes as disparaging remarks against its leadership and internal structures.

Mahama departs for World Economic Forum

President John Dramani Mahama has departed Accra for a series of high-level international engagements, including participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and meetings in the United Kingdom focused on the Accra Reset Initiative.

Government to set up 24-Hour Authority — Mahama

President John Mahama says the government will soon establish the 24-Hour Authority, a key step towards the full rollout of the 24-hour economy policy, including the registration of participating businesses and the definition of incentives to support them.