Thursday, 8 October 2026 Headlines: President Directs GH¢1 Billion into Housing Fund to Tackle Ghana’s 1.8 Million Housing Deficit
Mahama Orders GH¢1bn Injection into National Housing Fund
Storyline: President John Dramani Mahama has directed Finance Minister Ato Forson to allocate GH¢1 billion to the Housing Fund as part of efforts to address the country’s estimated 1.8 million housing shortfall.
2. Health Sector
Headline: Ambulance Fleet Ran Without Cover – Health Minister
Storyline: The Health Minister has revealed that the national ambulance fleet was inherited in poor condition and without proper insurance cover. He has unveiled a GH¢1 billion equipment drive and cardiac expansion programme.
3. World Cup Visa Scandal
Headline: Minority Demands Probe and Sacking Over World Cup Visa Irregularities
Storyline: The Minority is calling for the removal of key officials, including Kofi Adams and others, and a full investigation following the removal of the NSA chief linked to visa-related controversies.
4. NPP Internal Affairs
Headline: NPP Rams Through 14 Constitutional Amendments Despite Court Issues
Storyline: The party has pushed through 14 constitutional amendments under an acting chair, drawing criticism for allegedly ignoring court-related concerns.
5. Other Notable Stories
La Traditional Council is contesting SSNIT over land ownership linked to the La Pleasure Beach area.
SSNIT faces questions over its decision to abandon a 26,000-capacity warehouse project at the Trade Fair site in favour of a new convention centre.
A tipper truck killed two schoolboys in a road accident, with a third child fighting for life.
