Monday, 12 October 2026: Minority Demands Independent Audit of GH¢49.72 Million South Africa Evacuation Expenditure
Minority Flags GH¢16.4m “Black Hole” in GH¢49.72m Evacuation Bill
Storyline: The Minority in Parliament is demanding a full independent audit of the GH¢49.72 million spent on evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa, claiming significant discrepancies and missing funds in the expenditure.
2. University Strike
Headline: UG and KNUST Postpone 2026/2027 Reopening Over Administrators’ Strike
Storyline: The University of Ghana and KNUST have indefinitely postponed the reopening of the new academic year as the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) strike continues, leaving students and parents in uncertainty.
3. NPP Internal Discipline
Headline: NPP Bans Parliamentary Aspirants from Campaigning
Storyline: The New Patriotic Party has ordered all parliamentary aspirants to immediately halt campaign activities or face disciplinary action, citing premature campaigning that violates party rules.
4. EOCO Leadership
Headline: Raymond Archer Under Fire Over “Reckless” Arrests
Storyline: Emergency Cabinet and NDC Functional Executive Committee meetings have called for the removal of EOCO boss Raymond Archer, accusing him of conducting reckless arrests.
5. Other Notable Stories
The World Cup visa scandal deepens with fresh allegations involving the GTA CEO and claims of ghost NSA staff.
Catholic Bishops renew calls for a state of emergency as the galamsey crisis worsens.
Banks’ average lending rate has plunged to a 25-year low.
