Tuesday, 13 October 2026 News Headlines: Mahama Swears In New EC Deputies and Charges Them to Remain Impartial
No Preferential Treatment for NDC – Mahama Tells New EC Deputies
Storyline: President John Mahama has sworn in the new Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission and charged them to uphold the highest standards of integrity and impartiality, stressing that the Commission must not favour the ruling NDC or any political party.
2. University Strike
Headline: GAUA Strike Persists as Education Minister Urges Immediate End
Storyline: The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) strike continues, prompting the Education Minister to direct public universities to announce reopening dates and appeal to GAUA and TUSAAG to call off the industrial action.
3. Land Controversies
Headline: 1967 Executive Instrument Used to Claim Labadi/Trade Fair Land as Public Property
Storyline: A 1967 Executive Instrument (E.I. 10) is being cited to assert state ownership over large portions of land at La Pleasure Beach, Labadi Beachfront and the Trade Fair site, following demolitions and ongoing disputes.
4. Other Notable Stories
Sports Minister Kofi Adams faces pressure over alleged $611,000 World Cup visa-related payments.
GOLDBOD is reported to have secretly terminated a $1 billion Goldstream deal.
Ato Forson receives praise from MMDCEs for releasing District Assemblies Common Fund allocations.
