Wednesday, 9 September 2026 News Headlines: Over 200,000 Students Stranded – NPP Demands Immediate SHS Placement as State Closes Adu-Boahene Case
Place Over 200,000 Stranded Students in Schools – NPP to Government
Storyline: The NPP is intensifying pressure on the government to find classrooms for between 200,000 and 238,000 BECE and WASSCE candidates left without placement. Opposition figures say a “portal is not a school” and accuse the current selection policy of being backward.
2. Court & Justice
Headline: State Closes GH¢49.1m Case as Adu-Boahene Moves to No-Case Submission
Storyline: The prosecution has closed its case in the high-profile trial of former National Security Coordinator Adu-Boahene. The defence is now preparing a no-case submission after months of proceedings.
3. Health
Headline: Ghana’s Cancer Crisis – 27,385 New Cases, 17,944 Deaths
Storyline: Fresh statistics reveal a sharp rise in cancer cases and deaths, prompting renewed calls for stronger national response and awareness.
4. NPP Internal Politics
Headline: Wontumi Throws Weight Behind John Boadu for National Chairmanship
Storyline: Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) has publicly endorsed John Boadu in the race for NPP National Chairman, signalling important internal realignments.
5. Other Notable Stories
Local Government Institute is “shaking” as new Minister Ayariga begins work, with reports of outstanding “chop-chop” issues.
Christian Council of Ghana again commends GoldBod for responsible gold management.
Minority is demanding a full breakdown of the GH¢49.7 million spent on evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa.
IMF warns that galamsey liabilities are eroding the economy’s future.
Telecel Ghana’s investment in the country rises to $1.4 billion.
