Author: William Wiafe
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathers pace, Ghana stand at a crossroads. When the Black Stars step onto the pitch in Toronto on June 17 to face Panama, they won’t just be opening a tournament — they’ll be stepping into one of the toughest groups in the competition, alongside England and Croatia. In a group of that magnitude, sentiment is a luxury Ghana cannot afford. This is why the ongoing debate about squad selection — particularly around Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi — must be handled with clarity and maturity. The discussion is no longer about…
Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has confirmed that extradition and summons processes are advancing in the high-profile case involving former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta. The development follows official communication between the OSP and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding legal steps to be taken against Ernest Darko Akore, Chief of Staff to the former minister and a co-accused in the ongoing case, Republic v. Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta & 7 Others. US Seeks Guidance on Arrest or Summons According to the OSP, the DOJ sought its advice on whether Mr Akore — a dual…
The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has stated that renaming the Kotoka International Airport does not require parliamentary approval, explaining that the airport was originally named through a decree issued in 1969. Responding to calls for a bill to give legal backing to the decision, the Minister said such demands are misplaced. He noted that airport renaming in Ghana has historically been carried out through executive instruments, referencing similar actions taken in the past with the Kumasi and Tamale airports. Speaking to the press in Parliament after delivering a statement on the official renaming, Mr. Nikpe stressed that there…
Government has reverted the name of the national airport, Kotoka International Airport, to Accra International Airport. According to a statement issued by the Ministry, the facility was previously known as Accra International Airport before its name was changed. The Ministry indicated that it has been deemed appropriate to return the airport to its former and internationally recognised name. The Ministry assured the public that the name change will not affect airport operations, safety standards, or international travel arrangements. It further noted that the airport code, “ACC,” as registered with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), has always remained the same…