Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has described the Accra-Kumasi Expressway as more than a road project, noting its ultimate objective is to improve connectivity between the southern and northern parts of Ghana.

Our elders say when you climb a good tree, you deserve a push. In Ghana we have spent years talking about the tree - the buildings, textbooks, and salaries.

Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey said the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection was committed to supporting the initiative by addressing the inequalities and vulnerabilities that prevent women and girls from accessing timely healthcare.

The continued destruction of our farms is causing severe loss of livelihood and poses a threat to our national interest.

The ceremony was presided over by Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and marked the formal transfer of guard duties from the Ghana Navy to the Ghana Air Force for the next three months.

Having recently switched to an electric vehicle, he says the move has brought significant savings in running costs and improved efficiency.

The persistent oversubscription also suggests that demand remains relatively strong despite the declining yields. Investors submitted bids totaling GHC8.179 billion, exceeding government’s target of GHC7.970 billion.

Bright Senyo Dey, who is championing the establishment of the facility, says the project is part of the organisation's pledge to equip the many unemployed youth in the Asogli State with the skills needed for their upkeep.

President Mahama made the remarks in Kumasi on Monday, September 14, after the Ghana Armed Forces handed over the cleared 175.6-kilometre right of way for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project to government at Kwaso, near Ejisu.

Dr Forson gave the assurance in Kumasi on Monday, September 14, after the Ghana Armed Forces formally handed over the cleared right of way for the project to government at Kwaso, near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region.

A commentary by Ibrahim Al-Muazam, a PhD Candidate in Interdisciplinary Humanities at Brock University, Canada, argues that Ghana’s housing challenge goes beyond the number of houses being built.

The facility was pulled down by the district authorities after becoming full, overflowing and emitting foul odour that residents say had turned the area into a serious health hazard.

The Queen Mothers noted that the appointment was in recognition of Mr. Ayariga's experience, competence and commitment to public service, expressing confidence in his leadership qualities and what he would bring to the Ministry.

Mr. Essien, who made the declaration while addressing the media, said his decision was driven by his desire to strengthen the party’s organizational structures, improve administration and deepen grassroots engagement.

However, a resident of Kumasi Afia Adutwumwaa, who addressed journalists on Sunday, September 13, has rejected the kidnapping narrative.

The District Chief Executive (DCE), Abubakar Sedik, described the claims as false, misleading and politically motivated, and urged the public to disregard the information.

He said the concern was with what the Minority described as a “one-size-fits-all” approach to constructing 24-hour markets across districts with different populations, economic activities, existing infrastructure and development priorities.

Singer Wendy Shay speaks out on X about gender inequality in the music industry, warning that the challenges facing female artistes are growing worse.

The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. at the Jubilee House, is expected to review Ghana's vulnerabilities at the country's ports, airports and land borders.

Among the cases cited was the Nkenkaasu Market in the Offinso North District, which the Minority said was constructed and commissioned under former President John Agyekum Kufuor in 2007.