Tuesday, 15 September 2026 News Headlines: Mahama Secures $2bn Domestically for Accra-Kumasi Expressway as He Summons Security Chiefs Over Massive Cocaine Seizure
$2bn Raised Domestically – No Borrowing for 176km Expressway
Storyline: President Mahama has announced that Ghana has secured $2 billion from domestic sources for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, including 8 interchanges, 11 overpasses and 55 bridges. The military’s Engineers Regiment will serve as a major subcontractor, with construction expected to begin soon.
2. Cocaine Scandal Fallout
Headline: Mahama Hauls Security & Port Chiefs to Jubilee House Over ‘Cocaine Coast’ Bust
Storyline: Following the seizure of a multi-million-dollar cocaine shipment from Ghana in France, the President has summoned key security and port agency heads for an emergency meeting on border security and narcotics trafficking. NACOC has also arrested three suspects linked to a Dutch fugitive in connection with the case.
3. 24-Hour Economy Markets
Headline: Minority Raises Red Flags Over Demolitions for 24-Hour Markets
Storyline: Minority MPs are strongly criticising the demolition of public infrastructure and assets to make way for the government’s 24-hour economy markets, describing the moves as reckless and poorly planned.
4. Other Notable Stories
Another fuel price shock is expected this week as global oil costs rise.
The Ghana Bar Association has criticised the Chief Justice over comments on state-owned enterprises.
PRESEC Legon has made history by winning its 9th National Science and Maths Quiz title.
Business confidence remains firm even as bank lending rates ease slightly.
