Tuesday, 6 October 2026: Government Moves to Take Over National Cathedral Site as Ayariga Declares Project “Yaamutu”
Contractor Asked to Hand Over National Cathedral Site to Government
Storyline: Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has described the National Cathedral project as “yaamutu” (stalled/abandoned) and confirmed that the contractor has been directed to surrender the site to the state.
2. Education
Headline: Government Pledges to Sustain Teacher Education Funding
Storyline: Vice-President Assures continuity of funding for teacher education at the Ghana Teacher Prize ceremony, where outstanding teachers were honoured.
3. NPP Politics
Headline: NPP Begins Hunt for Winnable Parliamentary Candidates
Storyline: The party, under its newly elected executives, is actively searching for strong candidates ahead of 2028, with Dr Bawumia and others emphasising unity and strategic selection.
4. Lottery Revenue Row Continues
Headline: Dr Opoku Insists KGL Paid GH¢326m, Not GH¢10m
Storyline: The former NLA official continues to challenge Finance Minister Ato Forson’s claim, maintaining that lottery operators remitted far higher amounts to the state.
5. Other Notable Stories
Nurse in the “Ghana Jollof” case has been granted GH¢100,000 bail.
Manhyia South MP faces charges over alleged dissipation of SIC funds amounting to GH¢9.85 million.
Three children were found dead inside a parked vehicle in Tamale; the vehicle owner has been arrested.
