Monday, 7 September 2026: NPP Clears All 47 Contenders as National Leadership Race Kicks Off; Mahama Sacks Ashie Moore
NPP Accepts All 47 Contenders – National Officers Race Officially Begins
The New Patriotic Party has cleared every one of the 47 aspirants vying for national positions. The race has now formally kicked off, with leading figures such as Boakye Agyarko and Asanteman COKA emphasising unity and a strong push for victory in 2028.
: Mahama’s Wrath Falls on Ashie Moore – Sacked from Sankofa Gold Board
Storyline: President John Mahama has removed Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NDC, Emmanuel Ashie Moore, from the board of Sankofa Gold Limited over governance concerns, in what several papers describe as a decisive show of authority.
3. Judiciary Controversy Continues
Headline: Chief Justice Still Under Fire Over Political Comments and SOE Visits
Storyline: Criticism of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie persists, with concerns raised about the optics of his visits to state-owned enterprises and continued calls for him to refrain from commenting on political matters.
4. Education Crisis
Headline: 183,233 Candidates to Miss University as WASSCE Core Maths Results Plunge
Storyline: A staggering 183,233 candidates failed to secure the required A1–C6 in Core Mathematics and will miss university admission. WAEC also cancelled or withheld over 100,000 subject results, with English performance hitting a four-year low.
5. Other Notable Stories
Lands Minister Armah-Kofi Buah continues to claim progress in the fight against galamsey, though some papers report that illegal mining pits have claimed 38 lives and question the effectiveness of the task force.
The Gonja Overlord appeals to Ghanaians to protect the country’s peace.
Teshie climaxed its Homowo festival with the traditional “Tsese-Bumo” rite in a peaceful celebration.
