The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has rejected claims by Dennis Miracles Aboagye that its vessel monitoring system is ineffective and that vessels operating in Ghana’s waters are not being monitored.

The Authority described the claims as false and misleading, insisting that its maritime surveillance system is fully operational.

In a press release dated September 22, 2026, the GMA said it had taken note of comments made by Mr Aboagye on TV3’s Daily Brief and Joy FM’s Newsnite programmes.

According to the Authority, it maintains 24-hour surveillance of vessels operating within Ghana’s maritime domain using various maritime monitoring tools.

It explained that the system is also used to monitor and protect offshore oil and gas facilities, pipelines and submarine cables.

The GMA said it follows standard procedures to track vessels, verify their identities and check their compliance with maritime requirements.

It added that these measures support safety, security and environmental protection within Ghana’s maritime jurisdiction.

The Authority therefore rejected the suggestion that vessels sailing in Ghanaian waters are not being monitored.

The GMA reaffirmed its commitment to continuous surveillance and the protection of Ghana’s maritime interests, while urging the public to disregard what it described as the inaccurate claims and rely on official information from the Authority.

By: Jacob Aggrey

President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger domestic capacity, effective institutions and sustainable financing as countries in the Global South continue to face growing debt pressures and disruptions in the international development landscape.

Speaking at a Presidential Roundtable organized by the Open Society Foundation in New York on Monday, on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, President Mahama said the priority for developing nations must be to create jobs, improve public services, build infrastructure and expand opportunities, particularly for young people.

“When I speak about sovereignty in this context, I am speaking about the capacity to act,” President Mahama stated.

He further stressed the need for stronger coordination across government, greater domestic resource mobilisation, sound financial management and institutions capable of delivering measurable results.

“Where an approach proves successful, the next step should be its adoption into public systems, local delivery institutions, and long-term financing models,” he added.

The high-level roundtable brought together presidents and chief executives of major global foundations to discuss sustainable development, financing and strengthening institutions across the Global South.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme