Thursday, 10 September 2026 News Headlines: John Boadu Secures No. 1 Slot in NPP Chairmanship Race as Health Experts Sound Alarm Over Heart Disease and Hypertension
John Boadu Takes Pole Position as Balloting Begins
John Boadu has secured the number one slot on the ballot for NPP National Chairman. Paul Afoko picked number 3, while Dr. Charles Dwamena (Dr. China) took number 4. The Bawumia camp is reportedly backing Boadu, while other aspirants continue to gather endorsements.
2. National Health Alert
Headline: 40–50% of Deaths Linked to Heart Disease & Stroke – Cardio Boss
Storyline: The head of the National Cardiothoracic Centre has revealed that between 40% and 50% of deaths in Ghana are linked to heart disease and stroke. Separately, over 70% of Ghanaians living with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition.
3. Education
Headline: Phase Out Boarding Schools – Invest in Quality Day Secondary Schools
Storyline: Educationist Prof. Stephen Adei has called for a gradual phase-out of boarding schools in favour of well-resourced day secondary schools. The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations has also warned parents to avoid unofficial “Prospectus Ghana” platforms amid ongoing placement challenges.
4. Mining & Economy
Headline: World Bank Flags GoldBod Operations as Insufficiently Monitored
Storyline: Concerns have been raised about inadequate oversight of GoldBod’s activities. Meanwhile, the Minerals Commission is tightening controls on contract mining and targeting underpriced bids.
5. Other Notable Stories
IGP Tetteh Yohuno presents data on police operational successes and thanks the government for support.
A senior Maritime Authority official has been accused of interfering in a Spintex land dispute case.
Consolidated Bank Ghana is set to disburse GH¢55 million to women and youth-led businesses under the GWYESCO programme.
Ghana’s H1 2026 economic growth is reported to have held steady at 6.2%.
