Latest news in Ghana? September 28th, 2026
28-09-2026
Top news headlines in Ghana for September 28, 2026:
Cocoa Farmgate Price Increase: COCOBOD officially opened the 2026/2027 crop season, raising the farmgate price to GH¢42,400 per metric ton (GH¢2,650 per 64-kg bag) to support farmers amid tightening global supply and price pressures.
Teacher Unions Nationwide Strike: Major pre-tertiary teacher unions have declared nationwide industrial action over working conditions, prompting the Ministry of Education to convene an emergency meeting to avert further disruptions in schools.
Ghana Armed Forces Screening Begins: The Ghana Armed Forces started a nationwide, three-day documentation and physical assessment screening today (running through September 30) for applicants in the 2026/2027 recruitment drive at designated centers in Accra and Kumasi.
Central Bank Representation on GoldBod: The Bank of Ghana announced the appointment of Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu as its official representative on the GoldBod board following governance transitions.
Parliament Summoned for Emergency Sitting: Speaker Alban Bagbin has recalled Members of Parliament for an extraordinary sitting set for September 29 to deliberate on urgent national business.