Author: Voices of Concern

Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has defended the governing record of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) while arguing that the National Democratic Congress’ flagship 24-hour economy policy has yet to deliver tangible results. Speaking at a meeting organised by the University of Ghana chapter of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) under the theme “The Blue Summit: Recapturing the Hill, Reclaiming Legon Back,” Mr. Jinapor said there had been little evidence of implementation of the policy. “Absolutely nothing has been done to promote or implement the 24-hour economy,” he told students. The Damongo MP used the platform to…

West African Regional Director of ABANTU for Development, Dr. Rose Mensah-Kutin, has called for greater inclusion of women and persons with disabilities in climate policies and financing initiatives, saying climate change requires solutions that respond to the needs of different groups. Speaking at the 2026 International Women’s Day commemoration organised by the Africa Climate Collaborative (ACC) with support from the Mastercard Foundation at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, Dr. Mensah-Kutin said climate change is a reality that societies must continue to confront. She stressed that policymakers should move away from one-size-fits-all…

Former Minister of State Akwasi Opong-Fosu has called for renewed commitment to ethical leadership, institutional accountability and social justice, arguing that these values are essential to preserving the legacy of former President Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings. He made the remarks during a memorial lecture held on Monday as part of activities marking what organisers described as the 79th birthday of the late former President and founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The event, organised by the NDC and the J.J. Rawlings Foundation under the theme “From Revolution to Fourth Republic: The Rawlings Legacy,” followed the official naming of…

The government has revoked all existing personal firearm permits in Ghana and announced a tougher licensing regime that will require mental health assessments, drug screening and mandatory firearms training before new permits are issued. The announcement was made by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at a press conference in Accra following the conclusion of the 2025/2026 Gun Amnesty Programme. According to the Minister, the decision was prompted by a recent increase in firearm-related suicides involving legally licensed gun owners. “In the last two months, we’ve seen an increase in individuals committing suicide with registered firearms,” he said. He…

Former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo sustained a gunshot injury to her left ear on Sunday, according to Ghana Police, even as the Kristo Asafo Mission insists no shooting occurred at its Kwabenya property that day. The incident happened during a tense gathering at the church’s premises, where the Council of Elders had convened to formally introduce Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, Safo’s younger brother, as the new leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission following the death of their father, Apostle Emeritus Kwadwo Safo. In a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, police…

Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo is reportedly receiving medical treatment after gunmen allegedly opened fire on her vehicle on Sunday, in an incident linked to an escalating succession battle within the Kristo Asafo Mission. The shooting is said to have occurred at the residence of Safo’s younger brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, where he was reportedly organising supporters in connection with efforts to install him as successor to their late father, Apostle Emeritus Kwadwo Safo. Witnesses claim Safo was present at the scene when armed men, allegedly acting on the orders…

Forty-two South African nationals have been deported from Ireland, a development that lands with sharp irony given South Africa’s own recent posture toward foreign nationals living within its borders. The group, made up of nine men, 18 women and 15 children, left Dublin Airport on Thursday afternoon aboard a chartered flight and arrived back in South Africa on Friday morning. The children were all removed as part of family units, alongside their parents or guardians. The operation was carried out by the Garda National Immigration Bureau, Ireland’s specialist immigration enforcement unit, following deportation orders issued by Irish authorities. Officials confirmed…

Reports emerging from Canada have alleged that some supporters and organisations that purchased tickets through the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for the Black Stars’ opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are experiencing difficulties accessing their tickets. According to sources familiar with the matter, several individuals who secured tickets through the official GFA allocation process claim they have been unable to retrieve them. The sources further allege that a GFA official has withheld some of the tickets and redistributed them to associates. Voices of Concern has not independently verified these claims. Among those said to be affected is Ghanaian…

The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service have pledged to strengthen their collaboration to combat corporate fraud and improve regulatory compliance in Ghana. The commitment was made during a high-level meeting at the CID Headquarters, where senior officials from both institutions discussed growing threats to Ghana’s corporate regulatory system and explored ways to improve cooperation in investigating economic crimes. Leading the ORC delegation was Registrar of Companies Maame Samma Peprah, alongside Director of Administration and General Services Kwesi Owusu-Abrokwa and Head of the Legal Directorate Rebecca Aryeetey Smith.…

The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Akosombo Hotels Limited have launched a new heritage tourism package aimed at connecting Ghana’s history with leisure experiences. The “Heritage to Leisure Tour” will link visitors to the memorial park in Accra with key sites in Akosombo, including the Volta Hotel and the Akosombo Dam, one of the major development projects associated with Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. The initiative was unveiled during a partnership signing ceremony held at the premises of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. General Manager of Akosombo Hotels Limited, Stephen Ofori, said the partnership seeks to connect the story…