THURSDAY 6TH AUGUST’S News Headlines: NPP Hits Accra Streets Today in ‘Democracy Under Attack’ Demo as GoldBod Losses and Obuasi School Crisis Dominate Headlines
NPP Demonstration
NPP Stages ‘Democracy Under Attack’ Protest in Accra Today
Storyline: The New Patriotic Party is hitting the streets today from the Supreme Court to Jubilee House, accusing the government of undermining democratic norms. Party leaders say the demo is to defend constitutional rule.
2. GoldBod Controversy
IMF Flags Heavy GoldBod Losses as Sammy Gyamfi Hits Back at Kofi Bentil
Storyline: The IMF has reported significant losses in GoldBod’s operations, while CEO Sammy Gyamfi has strongly rejected claims by Kofi Bentil of a GH¢200 million shortfall, describing them as false and damaging.
3. Obuasi School Scandal
Obuasi Sec Tech Headmaster in Crisis Over Alleged Ritual Baby Burial
Storyline: Students at Obuasi Secondary Technical School have clashed with their headmaster over claims of a buried baby on campus. Police confirmed the remains of a male infant, the school has been shut, and the headmaster is reported to be under threat.
4. One-Year Helicopter Crash Anniversary
Ghana Marks One Year Since Helicopter Crash That Claimed Omane Boamah and Others
Storyline: Today marks exactly one year since the tragic helicopter crash that killed former Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and several other officials. Tributes continue to pour in for the fallen leaders.
5. Accra-Kumasi Highway
Minority Renews Call to Complete Accra-Kumasi Road to Save Lives
Storyline: The Minority in Parliament has again urged government to prioritise the completion of the Accra-Kumasi highway, warning that delays continue to cost lives through preventable accidents.
6. Education
WAEC Rebuts Claims of Bias Against Private Schools in BECE Marking
Storyline: The West African Examinations Council has dismissed allegations that private school candidates were disadvantaged in the 2026 BECE marking process, insisting all scripts were treated fairly.
7. Traditional Support
Ga Mantse Backs Ghana Medical Trust Fund Initiative
Storyline: The Ga Mantse has publicly endorsed the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, calling for greater investment in medical research and healthcare innovation to improve lives.
