Wednesday, 7 October 2026 News Headlines: Minority Accuses Government of “Weaponising” State Power as Osahen Takes Case to Christian Council
Afenyo-Markin Presses Christian Council on Selective Justice, GoldBod Losses and Galamsey
Storyline: The Minority Leader has formally engaged the Christian Council, accusing the government of selective justice, mismanagement at GoldBod, and failure to tackle illegal mining effectively.
2. EOCO & Manhyia South MP
Headline: Gbande Admits Ordering EOCO to Arrest Manhyia South MP
Storyline: NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has publicly confirmed that he directed EOCO to arrest Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, intensifying the controversy surrounding the MP’s case and related kickback allegations.
3. Teacher Unions
Headline: Teacher Strike Drags On as Government and Unions Dig In
Storyline: Negotiations between the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and teacher unions remain deadlocked over a new allowance demand, raising the prospect of prolonged industrial action.
4. SkyTrain / GIIF Case
Headline: Ameyaw-Akumfi Defends $2m SkyTrain Equity Deal as Lawful
Storyline: The former GIIF CEO insists the board properly authorised the SkyTrain investment and has asked the Supreme Court to halt related proceedings.
5. Other Notable Stories
COCOBOD secures GH¢3.39 billion in its first cocoa capital funding tranche.
Government begins review of the 1999 land policy to end multiple land sales.
Minerals Commission suspends the licence of Gold Coast GRC over stakeholder concerns.
