My government fully supports Africa Prosperity Dialogues, says President Mahama

June 8, 2026

• An armed robbery at Gomoa Dominase Onion Market on June 6, 2026, resulted in the fatal shooting of mobile money vendor Hamisu Abdulai.
• Another individual sustained gunshot wounds during the attack and is currently receiving treatment.
• The Ghana Police Service has initiated an intensive manhunt for the perpetrators, recovering evidence from the crime scene.
• The incident has heightened concerns about the security of mobile money operators, who are frequently targeted by criminals across the country.
• Police are appealing to the public for credible information to assist in apprehending the suspects and assuring commitment to justice.

June 8, 2026

• Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin initiated two projects in Nadowli-Kaleo: donating 16,584 school uniforms and commissioning two six-unit classroom blocks at Naro and Guree.
• Bagbin stressed the importance of school uniforms for student behavior and decorum, opposing their scrapping for both pupils and teachers, and questioning the efficacy of cash allowances for teachers.
• Nadowli-Kaleo MP and DCE welcomed the support, noting its critical timing for parents and its potential to improve school attendance and learning outcomes.
• The DCE, Mary Haruna, also highlighted the urgent need to confront and improve the district's falling educational standards, particularly BECE results.
• Bagbin acknowledged the overwhelming challenges in education infrastructure and resources but expressed confidence that the donations would significantly reduce existing deficiencies.

June 8, 2026

• Jubilee crude oil has been delivered to Sentuo Oil Refinery for local processing, marking a significant shift in Ghana's petroleum industry.
• This development is hailed as a landmark achievement for deepening value addition, strengthening energy security, and accelerating industrialization in Ghana.
• Sentuo Oil Refinery's first phase has a processing capacity of 40,000 barrels per day (bpd), with a second phase expected to increase total capacity to 100,000 bpd.
• The initiative aims to reduce Ghana's heavy reliance on imported refined petroleum products, create jobs, build technical expertise, and potentially position the country as a net exporter of refined products.
• The Tema Oil Refinery has also received 1 million barrels of crude oil, signaling renewed efforts to revive domestic refining activities and enhance resilience against external shocks.