Tuesday, 8 September 2026 News Headlines: Mahama Sacks Ashie Moore from Sankofa Gold as FIC Grills Former CDS Over Cash Mansion
Mahama Dumps Ashie Moore Over ‘Incompetence’ at Sankofa Gold
President John Mahama has removed Greater Accra NDC Chairman Emmanuel Ashie Moore from the board of Sankofa Gold Limited, citing governance and competence issues. Several papers describe him as a “serial troublemaker.”
2. Security & Anti-Corruption
Headline: FIC Grills Former Chief of Defence Staff Over Cash Mansion
Storyline: The Financial Intelligence Centre is questioning a former Chief of Defence Staff in connection with a luxurious mansion allegedly acquired with unexplained cash, raising fresh questions about unexplained wealth among top security officials.
3. NPP Internal Politics
Headline: Unity & Optimism in Ashanti as NPP Bigwigs Rally Behind COKA
Storyline: Leading NPP figures in the Ashanti Region have thrown their weight behind Asanteman COKA, emphasising unity and a strong push for victory in 2028. The party has also set September 9 for balloting of national officers.
4. Education
Headline: Don’t Pay Anyone for SHS Placement – Education Ministry Warns
Storyline: The Ministry of Education has cautioned parents and candidates against paying middlemen for Senior High School placement, while 53,887 BECE candidates have been offered a second chance through the self-placement system.
5. Other Notable Stories
Christian Council of Ghana commends GoldBod for responsible gold management.
Growing public calls for the Accra–Kumasi Expressway contract to be given to the military after the Ghana Armed Forces completed right-of-way clearing ahead of schedule.
Government spent GH¢49.7 million to evacuate 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa.
Asiedu Nketia insists Ghana must maintain the two-term presidential limit.
