Monday, 19 October 2026 News Headlines: NPP Demands Full Accountability for GH¢49.7 Million South Africa Evacuation Expenditure
NPP Gives Ablakwa 7 Days to Produce Original Invoices
Storyline: The New Patriotic Party is demanding a full account of the GH¢49.7 million spent on the South Africa evacuation exercise, claiming 1,140 evacuees remain unaccounted for in signed payment sheets and calling for original invoices within seven days.
2. Narawa Mining Licence
Headline: Minerals Commission Revokes Narawa Licence Over US$990,000 Debt
Storyline: The Minerals Commission has revoked the mining licence of Narawa over an outstanding US$990,000 debt, while Alfred Mahama has denied any involvement in the revocation decision amid ongoing controversy over the concession takeover.
3. Economic Recovery
Headline: Ato Forson: “Stability Done, Jobs Next”
Storyline: Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has declared that Ghana’s economic stabilisation must now translate into decent jobs and higher incomes, as the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) records GH¢7.82 billion in mineral royalty receipts and is on course to exceed its GH¢9 billion target.
4. Other Notable Stories
CDD and CODEO call for the resignation of newly appointed EC Deputy Chair Emelia Affi Agbenyo over perceived NDC affiliation.
Customs seizes drugs valued at GH¢11.2 million at Akatsi.
Agripa Opoku is elected the 60th President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS).
