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August 4, 2026
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North East Region has endorsed my leadership – Justin Kodua
Key Points
- Justin Frimpong Kodua, General Secretary of the NPP, is seeking re-election for his position.
- He has received strong assurances of support from party delegates and executives in Ghana's North East Region.
- Kodua stated his engagements reinforced confidence in his leadership and the party’s preparations for the 2028 general election.
- His vision focuses on rebuilding the party, restoring member confidence, and creating a united front for future victories.
- He expressed appreciation for the support, which deepens his resolve to strengthen NPP structures for 2028 success.
Why This Matters
This article highlights internal political maneuvering within Ghana's ruling party, the NPP, ahead of the crucial 2028 general elections. The General Secretary's re-election bid and focus on party unity are critical for the NPP's electoral strategy and future performance. The strength and cohesion of major political parties directly influence governance stability and policy direction in Ghana.
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November 3, 2026
Ghana must reduce the cost of politics to curb influence of wealthy financiers – Development Economist
- Dr. Valentin Kwasi Mensah calls for reforms to curb the rising cost of political competition in Ghana.
- He warns that excessive campaign spending fosters politicians' dependence on wealthy financiers, who expect rewards like appointments or contracts.
- Research indicates a 59% increase in parliamentary campaign costs between 2012 and 2016, a trend exacerbated by poor enforcement of existing disclosure laws.
- Dr. Mensah recounts the Electoral Commission's failure to provide requested financial statements from major political parties despite constitutional and legislative mandates.
- He proposes establishing an independent regulator, campaign expenditure limits, timely donation disclosure, stronger enforcement, and improved internal party democracy.
November 3, 2026
8% pay rise: Workers will be better off in real terms— Dr Acheampong
- Public sector workers in Ghana are projected to experience real income improvements due to easing inflation preserving their purchasing power.
- Dr. Theo Acheampong of the Ministry of Finance stresses that the true measure of a salary adjustment is its real value after accounting for inflation, not just the nominal percentage.
- Historical data shows that in several past years, inflation significantly outpaced wage adjustments, leading to a decline in workers' real incomes.
- The trend is expected to reverse from 2025 onwards, with projected moderate inflation rates allowing for real wage gains despite seemingly lower nominal increases.
- The government's strategy focuses on sustainable wage adjustments coupled with inflation control to ensure workers' ability to meet their needs effectively.
November 2, 2026
Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s Role in Driving Year-End Performance
- CEOs must intensify their focus in November and December to deliver strategic commitments and close performance gaps.
- Effective year-end performance relies on clear priorities, timely decisions, executive ownership, and consistent monitoring, not just pressure.
- Key strategies include reviewing organizational performance against targets and identifying critical results for delivery by December 31.
- CEO leadership actions involve convening executive teams to identify 3-5 top priorities and assign measurable outcomes to responsible executives.
- The final two months significantly influence an organization’s annual results, stakeholder confidence, and readiness for the next financial year.