AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWaste & Sanitation Overhaul: Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga says Ghana needs a full reset of waste collection, treatment and disposal after inspections across Accra, with plans to enforce the “polluter pays” principle and even deploy security to stop illegal dumping around Korle Lagoon. Education & Teachers: The Education Ministry has secured an end to a threatened teacher strike over salary-scale placement, including placing about 80,000 teachers correctly and removing the need to travel for payslip submission. Free SHS Scrutiny: A policy analyst warns Free SHS isn’t truly “free,” citing hidden costs and quality pressures from double-track arrangements, while another lecturer flags weak stakeholder consultation and politicisation risks. National Cathedral Debate: Ayariga insists there’s nothing wrong with Ghana having a National Cathedral, but says Christians must first build consensus on cost, location and funding before President Mahama leads. Religion & Tolerance: Media leaders are urged to uphold information integrity to prevent religious and ethnic tensions from escalating into security threats. Health & Lifestyle: Open burning of household waste is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular risks, especially for children and pregnant women. Culture Abroad: Akwasidae USA in Maryland spotlights Asante heritage and Bonwire kente for the Ghanaian diaspora.
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