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July 6, 2026
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NPP alleges political frustration in Hanan’s arrest case
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Key Points
- Former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) CEO, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, was arrested at Accra Airport while attempting to travel to the UK, despite having court permission.
- The Deputy Attorney-General confirmed the arrest, citing intelligence that Aludiba allegedly tried to withdraw funds from a frozen bank account.
- Aludiba is currently on trial for charges of stealing and causing financial loss to the Republic.
- The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) described the arrest as politically motivated, accusing the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of abusing state power.
- The NPP questioned the basis of the arrest, arguing that a frozen account would prevent withdrawals, and stated Aludiba's travel was for urgent medical attention.
Why This Matters
This incident highlights the intense political rivalries in Ghana and raises concerns about the potential for weaponizing state institutions against political opponents, especially in high-profile corruption cases. It also brings into question the adherence to due process and the rule of law, which can affect public confidence in governance and the justice system.
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WAFCON 2026: Black Queens name provisional squad for tournament
- Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has announced a 27-player provisional squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
- The squad blends experienced national team players, including captain Portia Boakye and Grace Asantewaa, with new youth additions.
- Notable inclusions are home-based players like Osman Huzeima of Jonina Ladies and Ajegipina Zakaria of Ampem Darkoa Ladies.
- The team is set to resume camping in preparation for the WAFCON, which begins later this month in Morocco.
- Ghana will compete in Group D, facing Cape Verde on July 29, Cameroon on August 2, and Mali on August 6, with all matches in Casablanca.
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Africa Energy Technology Centre presents Africa’s energy future strategy to Mahama
- The Africa Energy Technology Centre (AETC) presented its strategic vision for Africa's energy future to Ghana's President, John Dramani Mahama.
- AETC aims to transform Africa from a consumer of imported energy technologies to a global producer, innovator, and exporter of sustainable energy solutions.
- The Centre's strategy emphasizes local innovation, entrepreneurship, intellectual property ownership, and technology manufacturing.
- Key initiatives include the Youth Energy Entrepreneurship and Incubation Programme (YEEIP) and the Africa Smart Energy Technology and Innovation Hub.
- The Ghana National Solar Prosumer Initiative was highlighted, focusing on decentralized rooftop solar deployment and supportive net-metering policies.
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Attorney-General lays tribunal bill to revive public tribunals in justice system reform
- The Attorney-General has laid the Tribunal Bill 2026 in Parliament, proposing the re-establishment of Regional and District Tribunals.
- The Bill aims to address a legal gap left by defunct tribunals, promote access to justice, reduce case backlogs, and enable citizen participation in justice delivery.
- The proposed system will be anchored within the Judiciary, emphasizing due process, human rights protection, and a clear administrative structure under the Judicial Council.
- Regional Tribunals will have powers equivalent to the High Court, while District Tribunals will align with Circuit Courts for specified criminal matters.
- Their jurisdiction will cover offences under various acts including Criminal Offences, Narcotics Control, Income Tax, Customs, and Minerals and Mining, as well as economic fraud and loss of state funds.