The Akosombo substation fire incident should never have escalated: ASEC calls for stronger protection systems, fire response and redundancy

September 11, 2026

• The Headmaster of Mansoman SHS, Rev. Nicholas Adu Berko, is concerned about the increasing number of students changing their Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) placements.
• Mansoman SHS, despite having facilities for 800-900 students (classrooms, dormitories, beds), is struggling to attract students and is seeing its initial placement numbers drop.
• Parents are reportedly changing placements due to reasons like poor road conditions and a preference for perceived 'better' or 'Grade A' schools, often in urban centers.
• The headmaster challenges the perception that schools outside major urban areas lack quality teachers or provide inferior education, stating his teachers are equally capable.
• He advocates for an end to the practice of ranking or categorising senior high schools, believing it unfairly influences parents' choices and contributes to the neglect of some institutions.

September 11, 2026

• John Boadu holds an early lead in the NPP National Chairman race with 38.6% support overall and 65.0% among decided voters.
• Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko is the closest contender, polling 20.7% overall and 34.8% among decided voters, trailing Boadu by 17.9 points.
• A substantial 30.7% of delegates are still undecided, making the contest highly fluid and open.
• Candidate support shows strong regional variations, with Boadu dominating in Bono East and Upper East, while Agyarko is strong in Western North and Ahafo.
• Africa Policy Lens (APL) analysts classify the race as competitive due to the high undecided vote, the margin between frontrunners, and the impact of dropouts.

September 11, 2026

• Ghana's role as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat positions it as a gateway to Africa, enabling it to serve as a platform for building, producing, innovating, and expanding across the continent.
• Ambassador Benson emphasized the critical need for collaboration between traditional institutions (e.g., Manhyia Palace), government, the private sector, and the diaspora to unlock Ghana's economic potential.
• She highlighted Ghana's wealth in human capital, natural resources, entrepreneurship, culture, and creativity, identifying opportunities in sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, and tourism.
• The Ambassador called for investment that generates jobs, develops skills, strengthens Ghanaian businesses, and enhances competitive production for domestic, regional, and global markets.
• Kumasi and other historic cities are recognized as vital centers of commerce, entrepreneurship, and culture, contributing significantly to Ghana's ambition to become a stronger regional hub for investment, industry, and innovation.