Friday, 16 October 2026 News Headlines: NPP Demands Sacking of Sports Minister Kofi Adams Over World Cup Visa Scandal
NPP Calls for Removal of Sports Minister and GTA Boss
Storyline: The New Patriotic Party is demanding the immediate resignation or sacking of Sports Minister Kofi Adams and GTA CEO Maame Efua Houadjeto over the alleged US$600,000–$620,000 World Cup visa scandal, with petitions also filed to the OSP and CHRAJ.
2. Industrial Development
Headline: Mahama Cuts Sod for Afienya Industrial Park
Storyline: President John Mahama has launched the Afienya Industrial Park project, a US$10 billion initiative aimed at boosting industrialisation, exports and job creation on a 1,238-acre site.
3. Narawa Mining Dispute
Headline: Soldiers Take Over Narawa Mine Amid Allegations of Deaths and Missing Gold
Storyline: Controversy deepens over the takeover of the Narawa mining concession, with reports of three deaths, 10 injuries, missing gold and a US$990,000 debt that led to the revocation of the company’s licence by the Minerals Commission.
4. Other Notable Stories
Court sets 4 November for ruling on Wontumi’s bail application.
CODEO urges newly appointed EC Deputy Chair Emelia Affi Agbenyo to resign over perceived NDC affiliation.
President Mahama expresses concern over SHS students involved in galamsey and rolls out a $10 billion jobs plan to attract the youth.
