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Akwatia by-elections underway
Voting has begun in the Akwatia Constituency by-election today, Tuesday, with more than 52,000 registered voters expected to cast their ballots.
Polling stations opened at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 5:00 p.m., according to the Electoral Commission (EC).
The by-election was triggered by the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi, on July 7, 2025.
Before his death, Ernest Kumi had faced a series of legal battles over his 2024 victory in the constituency, including a High Court injunction, a contempt case, and an appeal that ended at the Supreme Court.
The election is being contested by candidates from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), and smaller political parties.
Security agencies have been deployed across the constituency to ensure peace and order during the voting process.
The EC has assured the public of a free, fair, and transparent exercise.
Ballot counting will begin immediately after polls close, with results expected later tonight.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
