Tuesday, 10 November 2026 News Headlines: Passport Scandal Deepens as Ablakwa Faces Cover-Up Claims and Officials Are Interdicted
Ablakwa Accused of Cover-Up as Passport Sales Scandal Widens
Storyline: The diplomatic and service passport sales scandal has intensified, with the Minority accusing Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of a cover-up. Two officials have been interdicted and several illegally acquired passports cancelled.
2. Judicial Strike
Headline: Minority Backs JUSAG as Courts Remain Paralysed
Storyline: The Minority in Parliament has thrown its weight behind the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana, urging the government to resolve the strike that has shut down courts nationwide for a second week.
3. Nuclear Energy Ambition
Headline: Mahama Defends Nuclear Power Deal with Russia
Storyline: President John Mahama has explained his decision to pursue a nuclear energy partnership with Russia, describing it as a strategic move to secure Ghana’s long-term energy needs.
4. Other Notable Stories
Nzema chiefs have criticised Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Buah for allegedly side-stepping a gazetted traditional leader.
COCOBOD has restored its free fertiliser and pesticide support for cocoa farmers.
Former NDC Chairman Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo has rejected calls to return to active politics, saying he prefers roles at the Vice Presidency or COCOBOD.
