Friday, 25 September 2026 NEWS HEADLINES: Christian Council and Opposition Intensify Pressure Over Cocaine Scandal as High Court Denies Bail in Ghana Jollof Case
Christian Council Tells Mahama: Hunt Down Cocaine Kingpins
Storyline: The Christian Council of Ghana, backed by the CDM, has mounted strong pressure on the government, demanding a full financial probe into recent narcotic seizures and decisive action against those behind the growing drug trade that is damaging Ghana’s international image.
2. Ghana Jollof Saga
Headline: High Court Denies Bail for Nurse Salomey Baffoe Awiti
Storyline: The High Court has again refused bail for the nurse at the centre of the “Ghana Jollof” controversy. The Minority has intensified its support for her and criticised the handling of the case.
3. Political Fallout
Headline: NDC Boils Over 3.9-Tonne Cocaine Scandal
Storyline: Tension is rising within the ruling NDC over the historic 3.9-tonne cocaine seizure, while the Minority continues to slam EOCO over its recent attempt to arrest an NPP MP in court, describing it as a “reign of impunity.”
4. Mahama at the UN
Headline: Mahama Touts Ghana’s Economic Miracle and Calls for Partnership, Not Charity
Storyline: Addressing the 81st UN General Assembly, President Mahama declared that Africa needs genuine partnership rather than charity, insisted the continent will no longer be an arena for resource scramble, and pushed for greater African representation on the UN Security Council.
5. Other Notable Stories
Parliament is set to consider a formal request for a cocaine probe.
The Majority Leader announced that President Mahama has boosted NACOC with 495 additional officers.
COCOBOD is struggling to raise GH¢16.3 billion, causing delays in the cocoa buying season.
The Bank of Ghana will introduce upgraded Ghana cedi notes on 3 November
