Ghana: Latest news in Ghana, October 7th, 2026
07-10-2026
Key news developments and newspaper headlines in Ghana for Wednesday, October 7, 2026:
Politics and Governance
Presidential Pardon Granted: President John Dramani Mahama has granted a presidential pardon to 863 convicted inmates. The decision has drawn mixed political reactions, with civil society groups and legal scholars calling for transparency regarding the criteria for release.
Bid to Join BRICS: Cabinet has approved Ghana’s formal intention to apply to join the BRICS bloc, according to statements highlighted in parliamentary discussions.
NPP Internal Reorganization: Following the New Patriotic Party’s recent national delegates conference, debates continue over party unity and executive appointments ahead of the 2028 election cycle. Newly elected party officials have pledged grassroots revival, while party stalwarts emphasize internal cohesion.
GIIF / SkyTrain Legal Scrutiny: Renewed legal scrutiny surrounds the Accra SkyTrain project investment, with former officials mounting a defense of the initial expenditures before regulatory and judicial scrutiny.
Economy and Labor
Fair Wages & Teachers’ Strike: The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has opened engagement talks with teacher union leadership to address unresolved conditions of service, as regional strike threats and classroom walkouts affect parts of the Ashanti Region.
Ghana-Egypt Bilateral Talks: Delegations from Ghana and Egypt are exploring expanded partnerships in defense, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure development.
National Land Policy Review: The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has initiated a major overhaul of the 1999 land framework, aimed at tackling multiple land sales, border disputes, and widespread encroachment on public lands.
National Security and Regional News
Yam Festival Clashes in Nchiraa: Two people were killed and over a dozen others injured, including a police officer, following an outbreak of gunfire during local festival celebrations at Nchiraa in the Bono East Region.
Flood Relief in Hohoe: Relief supplies and recovery interventions continue to reach displaced families in Hohoe following recent torrential rains and localized flooding.