AGP Executive Report

NDC Youth Politics: Emmanuel Issah Abudu (NDC USA) has declared his bid for Deputy National Youth Organiser, promising grassroots and diaspora-driven mobilisation. State & Jobs: SIGA’s State Ownership Report says SOEs’ revenue rose 28.1% to GH¢176.4bn in 2025, with women’s representation up to 30.02% and employment rising 5.5%. Local Education Support: Tolon’s DCE has finished renovating Tindang Hanafia Primary School after 2025 storm damage, while Suhum’s MCE and SOL Foundation plan SHS essentials for 500 new students. Curriculum & School Quality: A former Kumasi High School headmaster urges private schools to fully adopt the new GES curriculum and upgrade teacher quality. Community Power & Access: Ketu North MP Eric Edem Agbana says over 20 communities are set to benefit from the Turnkey Electrification Project, with connections underway. Youth Skills Boost: NUGS secured free digital skills scholarships for Ghanaian students via DataCamp, Coursera and Google Career Launchpad. Health & Environment: Infinity970 and Breathe Cities Accra sensitised La residents on air-pollution dangers, especially open waste burning. Culture & Tourism: Korea Festival in Accra showcased Korean culture through contests, performances and food, strengthening Ghana–Korea ties. Civic Education in the Digital Age: NCCE calls for tighter media partnerships to fight misinformation, deepfakes and hate speech. Sports Betting Watch: GoldBet Ghana launched in July 2026, adding another option for Ghanaian football bettors.

Education & Labour: Teacher unions have called off a planned strike after talks with the Education Ministry over promotion placement and salary scales, with about 80,000 teachers expected to be placed correctly and a new process removing extra payslip travel. School Access: The Education Ministry has postponed 2026/2027 CSSPS placement results to September 4, citing pending data uploads for roughly 20,000 qualified students. Public Finance & Housing: Aggrieved Gold Coast Fund Management customers plan a peaceful petition to Jubilee House over locked-up funds, while Afro-Arab Properties has cut sod on a 30-unit housing project in Accra with flexible payments aimed at easing homeownership costs. Culture & Identity: AIT held its 22nd graduation with 572 students, and Ghana’s fantasy coffins keep funerals celebratory; meanwhile, NCCE warns that misinformation and deepfakes threaten democratic stability. Sports & Youth: FIFA and the GFA reviewed amateur football in Ghana, and St. John’s School booked a semi-final spot in NSMQ 2026. Faith & Society: Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama says non-interest banking is inclusive and not tied to any religious doctrine.

Education & Youth Motivation: Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak urged students to stay disciplined and keep faith as he commissioned a 12-unit classroom block at Sakafia Islamic SHS in Kumasi, stressing perseverance from humble beginnings. Digital Life & Faith: Bishop Zadock Mawulede Patu warned that heavy phone use is dulling Christians’ spiritual focus, while another report says 10 security recruits were dismissed for hiding phones during training. Consumer Safety: The FDA seized and arrested a suspect over “cigarette-shaped” lollipops sold in Accra, warning the candy could push children toward smoking habits. Child Protection: Challenging Heights rescued 25 trafficked children from forced labour on Lake Volta, with support from police and social welfare. Women Traders & Borders: TBN urged ECOWAS and both governments to make free movement real at the Ghana–Togo border so women cross-border traders face fewer restrictions. Culture & Community: MoMoFest 2026 opens in Berekum on Sept 4, blending music, culture and fraud education, while Heritage Promotions held its 15th CMA seminar to equip Central Region creatives. Business & Media Support: Citi FM and Channel One TV will keep promoting “This Is Ghana” businesses beyond the exhibition, boosting visibility for local brands.

Football & Diaspora: Ghanaian-descendant defender Samuel Amissah joins Portugal’s Estoril Praia on loan from Fulham, aiming for first-team experience after youth stints with England. Cross-Border Lifestyle & Property: Devtraco Plus Nigeria urges Nigerians to invest in Ghana—especially Accra—framing real estate as a wealth-preserving, long-term play. Health & Youth: A new push highlights why Ghanaian youth are dying young from hypertension, pointing to rising cases and lifestyle habits like skipping meals and high salt/sugar diets. Gender Rights in Practice: Commentary reviews Ghana’s CEVAWG ratification and the Affirmative Action Act, asking how gender-rights wins become everyday reality. Women, Children & Safety: Ghana Immigration Service operations dismantle exploitative street-begging networks, removing 1,055 people (including 662 children) from Accra and Kumasi. Media & Security: CSA boss calls for stronger media-security collaboration to protect national security while respecting the public’s right to know. Culture & Commerce: This Is Ghana Exhibition wraps up after two days of local products, entertainment, and SME opportunities at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park. Faith & Community: Bawumia commissions St Jude’s Catholic Church at Weija, supporting a project tied to the Weija Leprosarium. TVET for Green Jobs: Ghana launches a Green TVET initiative with ILO to train youth for climate-resilient, sustainable industries. Nightlife Spotlight: Accra ranks among the world’s top 20 nightlife cities in 2026, praised for affordability, community, and welcoming spaces.

Gospel & Culture: Royal Praise 2026 wraps its maiden two-city run, with Rev. Obaapa Christy leading Accra and Kumasi nights of worship and Ghanaian royal-themed attire. Health & Women: Breast Care International urges women to prioritise breast health as Ghana records over 5,000 cases and about 2,300 deaths annually, stressing early screening. Media & Peace: Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim warns journalists against sensational security reporting that could inflame ethnic, religious and political tensions. Food Safety & Youth Protection: Ghanaians react angrily to “cigarette rod” lollipop candy sold to children, calling on the FDA to act. Local Safety: A fallen high-tension cable kills about 10 cattle at Abrewanko after electrified water shocks animals, with calls for urgent ECG action. Education & Integrity: ANSSOSA demands an independent probe into Anlo SHS’s NSMQ walk-off, questioning how rules were applied. Church-State: Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah calls for stronger government-church partnership to tackle poverty, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse and indiscipline. Tourism for Kids: GTA partners publish “Ama Ghana,” a children’s tourism book unveiled at the Ghana International Book Fair. Industry & Reading Culture: Publishers warn piracy and weak distribution threaten Ghana’s book industry, urging national support to build a reading culture. Sports & Lifestyle: JoySports Invitational 2026 keeps corporate Ghana active at Legon with football, swimming and more.

Women, Girls Empowered: PAYDP’s “Image of a Woman” conference in Accra brought together leaders and partners to tackle stereotypes, leadership gaps, sexual and reproductive health, and gender-based violence. Education & Youth Support: Rotary Club of Accra-Airport and SCEF donated school supplies to 200+ street-connected children, while stakeholders validated a roadmap to strengthen Ghana’s social protection coordination. Culture & Creative Arts: The This Is Ghana Exhibition opened at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, spotlighting made-in-Ghana products and SME innovation; Ghana’s Book Fair also urged a stronger reading culture. Showbiz & Music: Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK visited Manchester to check on highlife musician Barosky after public concern, with plans to support his return if he chooses. Health & Safety: FDA enforcement at Makola Market targeted traders over “cigarette toffee,” as outrage grows over cigarette-shaped candy marketed to children. Governance: President Mahama swore in new ministers—Ayariga (Local Government) and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings (Environment, Science & Technology)—charging them on accountability, climate action, and meaningful decentralisation. Tech Access: Nwawasua residents in Bono say poor network forces them to climb trees or mountains for internet. Environment: Mahama warned of firm action against illegal mining and urged practical, urgent climate response.

Made-in-Ghana Shopping: The This Is Ghana Exhibition is underway at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra, with thousands browsing and buying Ghana-made food, fashion, beauty, crafts and more. Culture & Heritage: The Gaani festival in Nikki, Benin, spotlights the Baatonou, Waasangari and Boo peoples’ shared history and resilience through living-heritage rituals. Arts Going Global: “Gizo-Gizo! The Musical” heads to South Africa for ASSITEJ’s Cradle of Creativity Festival, bringing a Cape Coast story to international audiences. Fashion With a Twist: One woman is challenging fast fashion by growing flax at home to eventually weave and sew her own linen dress. Governance With a Human Tone: President Mahama swore in Mahama Ayariga and Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as ministers, urging accountability, transparency and accessibility. Education Watch: Education Ministry meets teacher unions on Aug 31 to avert a strike over delays in placing newly promoted teachers on correct salary scales. Tech for Students: Google expands its free AI Plus offer to students across 27 African countries, including Ghana. Right to Information: RTI Commission names September 2026 as RTI Month, kicking off public awareness activities nationwide. Food Security: Striga (witchweed) is blamed for up to 60% cereal crop losses in Northern Ghana, with farmers urged to adopt control measures. Tourism & Tradition: MTN Ghana supports the Yagbon Damba Festival with cash and refreshments, backing cultural events across the Savannah. Music & Faith: Gospel artiste Adom Kiki releases “Nyame Aboa Me,” a thanksgiving song celebrating God’s mercy.

Airport Hospitality & Image: President Mahama orders airport workers to stop soliciting or begging visitors for tips, saying it damages Ghana’s image and calls for professionalism across the aviation sector. Education & Protection: Bolgatanga Girls SHS restores a student’s boarding status after alleged sexual abuse by watchmen, following GES and Ministry of Education intervention and directives for medical care and counselling. Power & Inclusion: Government launches a GH¢598m electrification project to connect 206 Volta communities to the national grid within six months. Justice & Rights: Black Sherif’s former manager sues police and the Attorney-General over an alleged unlawful arrest, seeking GH¢5m compensation. Culture & Tourism: Tourism Authority extends “December in GH” event proposal deadline to Sept 7, 2026, as the festive season runs Dec 1, 2026–Jan 3, 2027. Health & Women: Breast Care International urges women to prioritise breast health and early screening as breast cancer remains a major killer. Sports & Youth: JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026 set for a full day of football and fitness at University of Ghana; NSMQ quarter-final spots are decided in tight contests. Religious Harmony & Morals: Ahmadiyya elders urge moral discipline and responsible digital engagement to protect Ghana’s religious peace.

Justice & Governance: President Mahama signs the Tribunals Bill, 2026, re-establishing Regional and District Tribunals to speed up justice and clear long corruption and financial-crime backlogs, as critics warn about judicial independence. Road Safety & Infrastructure: The World Bank says only 27% of Ghana’s roads are paved and road crashes cost about US$4.55bn yearly, urging better coordination and transport investment. Education & Labour: Teacher unions threaten strike over automatic promotion and salary placement deadlines for newly promoted teachers, while GNAPS calls for WAEC to face more scrutiny over BECE outcomes. Environment & Lifestyle: Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings backs keeping the January 1, 2027 Styrofoam ban deadline, arguing disposable packaging can’t outweigh its pollution cost. Culture & Tourism: Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie pushes AWA to market Ghana’s attractions in-flight and inaugurates a Ghana-Korea Heritage Project Steering Committee focused on climate-resilient preservation and people-to-people exchanges. Community & Health: Ghana’s inland waterways safety drive targets life jacket use after boat accidents, and youth SRH campaigns like “Safe to Thrive” expand HIV prevention and rights education across Ashanti. Entertainment & Society: Shatta Wale calls for dissolving the Creative Arts Ministry, while Joy FM’s Back-to-School PrayerFest returns this Saturday for the new academic year.

Health & Aid: USAID cuts are threatening Ghana’s child immunisation gains, with a reported $156m funding gap and a projected $78.2m shortfall in health, raising fears over vaccine delivery, cold-chain supplies and reaching missed children. Youth & Education: Two teen founders say scaling nonprofits came down to smart cross-sector partnerships, while young African Mastercard Foundation Scholars alumni are turning English and leadership training into global opportunities. Culture & Heritage: Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie inaugurated the Ghana-Korea Heritage Project Steering Committee, a five-year push to protect six forts and castles using climate-risk mapping, 3D modelling and digital conservation tools. Environment Policy: Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings urged the EPA to keep the January 1, 2027 Styrofoam ban deadline, citing waste and disposal risks. Sports & School Life: NSMQ 2026 saw Presby SHS, Bompata upset seeded OLAG to reach the quarter-finals. Arts & Society: Veteran actress Grace Nortey has died at 89, with tributes pouring in, including from political leaders. Migration & Safety: Salif Keïta cancelled South Africa festival appearances over xenophobic violence, as anti-migrant tensions intensify across the region. Governance & Vetting: Mahama Ayariga told Parliament he enjoys a cordial working relationship with Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin despite political differences. Crime & Corruption Watch: Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng called for stronger lifestyle audit powers and unexplained wealth asset recovery without needing a conviction.

Amateur Football Development: GFA President Kurt Okraku has opened FIFA’s two-day Amateur Football Environment Analysis in Accra, bringing together clubs, women’s football stakeholders and education bodies to map how Ghana can strengthen the player pathway. Galamsey Pressure: Presbyterian Moderator Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye urged government to show real political will to end illegal mining, warning it is destroying communities and polluting water. Travel Fraud Warning: Ghana Immigration Service says it has recorded 35 fake visa cases since 2023, urging travellers to verify documents directly to avoid airport arrests and losses. Child Protection Court Case: A 35-year-old mason, Charles Seddoh, was sentenced to 35 years for defiling his two daughters, with victims referred for psychological therapy and shelter support. Religious Tension: Sofo Kyir Abosom hit back at pastors criticising him, escalating a public spat over faith and worship. Culture & Film: Israel’s Film Festival returns to Accra Mall on Aug 30 with free screenings and dialogue between Israeli and Ghanaian filmmakers. Health at Work: Ghana AIDS Commission is pushing institutions to institutionalise Workplace HIV and Wellness Policies to protect workers and boost productivity. Investor Support: GIPA launches a Focal Persons Network across MDAs to speed up investor issue resolution and improve the ease of doing business. Digital & Insurance: NIC outlines new digital insurance moves, including AI-enabled verification and faster, more transparent claims. Beauty Industry Standards: GHABA examined 15 aspiring hairdressers and beauticians in the Western Region to qualify for NVTI certification. National Theatre Upgrade: Ghana’s National Theatre is set for major transformation with Chinese support to modernise it into a cultural hub.

Galamsey & School Safety: The Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Moderator, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, urged government to show real political will to crush illegal mining, warning it is destroying communities and polluting water. He also sounded the alarm on rising indiscipline and violence in schools, including weapons, gang clashes and sexual abuse. Bawku Recovery: President John Mahama inaugurated a five-member Bawku Revitalisation Fund Committee to oversee a GH¢1bn plan to rebuild the conflict-affected town and restart services. Sports & Youth Pathways: Ghana’s National Sports Authority RMPC says it’s building a new talent pipeline through constituency games and partnerships, while Kenya named a 56-man Rising Stars squad for CECAFA U20 qualifiers. Education & Culture: GETFund support is set to complete the KNUST Teaching Hospital, and St. John’s Grammar School stunned Mpraeso in NSMQ to reach quarter-finals. Health & Rights: Ghana’s AIDS Commission called for expanding HIV prevention for adolescent girls and young women, and ADDAD-Ghana urged employers to obey domestic workers’ labour laws. Arts & Community: Veteran actress Grace Nortey died at 89, and Tourism Society of Ghana launched YOTOFEST 2026 to boost domestic tourism. Accountability: Audit Committees were inaugurated for Greater Accra MMDAs to strengthen internal controls and public spending oversight.

Healthcare Diplomacy: Keta MP Kwame Gakpey leads a hospital delegation to India’s High Commission to revive the Narasimha Rao Eye Clinic partnership and seek support for re-equipping ahead of the Keta Municipal Hospital centenary. STEM for Kids: Saba Innovation Hub in Tamale launches its first STEM bootcamp for over 80 pupils, using robotics, coding and AI to make science learning more hands-on. Education & Research: KNUST VC Christian Agyare meets Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, securing assurances of GETFund support to complete the KNUST Teaching Hospital and boosting STEM and research collaboration. Mining Reform: Government moves to review the Minerals and Mining Act, proposing shorter mining lease terms and streamlined exploration licensing to improve access and regulation. Road Safety Tech: Police say TraffiTech won’t replace officers on the roads, while excessive speeding is linked to about 60% of road deaths. Sports & Culture: Asante Kotoko signs teenage defender Emmanuel Sanja from Vision FC; Guinness Ghana DJ Awards set for Dec 4 with a new Digital DJ category. Tourism Watch: Tourism Minister Dzifa Gomashie praises Kintampo Waterfalls’ preservation but warns land grabbers. Music & Identity: Selorm Attikpo’s ADAMA exhibit “Mending to Preserve” spotlights Ghanaian hip-hop history through photography and mixed media.

Xenophobia & Security: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa told Parliament perpetrators of xenophobic violence will be arrested and charged, pushing back on claims the attacks are state-tolerated. Inclusive Transport: CILT is calling for designated passenger seats for People with Disabilities to make Ghana’s public transport safer and more accessible. Child Protection: Florida’s Operation Statewide Shield recovered 163 missing children across multiple regions, with more arrests expected as investigations continue. Border Management: A study on West African itinerant traders says extortion and lack of documents push many into unapproved routes, urging Ghana to fix trust and documentation gaps. Health & Youth: Mental health officials warn students against mixing food or drinks with illicit drugs, saying it can harm brain function and wellbeing. Culture & Entertainment: Israeli Film Festival returns to Accra with free screenings, while Guinness Ghana DJ Awards 2026 nominations are out ahead of the December 4 event. Sports & Community: Parliament’s Democracy Cup trophy tour builds excitement for the Kotoko-Hearts clash, with police and NCCE backing security and civic values.

Appointments & Governance: Parliament’s Appointments Committee begins vetting ministerial nominees, including Mahama Ayariga and Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, as Speaker Bagbin says a presidential “acting” leadership communication was procedurally wrong. Church & Faith: Rev. Stephen Wengam leads the newly elected Assemblies of God executive to meet President Mahama, pledging prayers and support. Migration & Public Order: Interior Ministry reports removing thousands of migrant beggars and illegal immigrants, while also stressing lawful enforcement and human dignity. Road Safety Tech: MTDD officers will stay on roads even as TraffiTech-GH uses cameras to detect violations and send offenders penalties to phones. Education Watch: GES opens the WAEC portal for 2026 school selection uploads, while also investigating alleged sexual misconduct at Mim SHS. Health & Youth: New reporting flags rising STIs among adolescents, alongside calls for better care for health workers and urgent kidney disease awareness. Culture & Music: Kwadwo Sarfo releases “This Is Zion,” and MOGmusic credits God for a massive Wembley worship turnout. Environment & Sanitation: Post-flood disinfection gets emphasis as Zoomlion leads regional fumigation, while Chief of Staff links sanitation woes and galamsey to eroded values. Sports Safety: GFA to hold a safety and security seminar for Premier League clubs ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Politics & Governance: President Mahama opened the 28th AMCOA conference in Accra, urging stronger healthcare regulation and safer online consultations as Ghana pushes toward universal health coverage. He also nominated James Agalga as Acting Majority Leader during an emergency Parliament sitting that will vet Supreme Court and ministerial nominees. Church & Community: Mahama congratulated the newly elected Executive Presbytery of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, while Methodist Church Ghana ordained 83 new ministers, calling for service over self-promotion. Education & Youth: Adisadel College launched three STEM clubs, and SYPALA 2026 opened at UPSA to debate Africa’s economic resilience and inclusive governance. Culture & Lifestyle: The 23rd Ghana International Book Fair kicks off in Accra with a push to put reading at the heart of national transformation, and GTA CEO Maame Efua Houadjeto partnered to publish a children’s tourism book for young explorers. Health & Humanitarian: Global Mercy’s arrival in Tema is framed as a partnership to strengthen Ghana’s surgical care system. Mining & Regulation: Government moves to review the Minerals and Mining Act to tighten licensing and boost transparency, while calls grow for an independent body to better enforce mining rules and curb galamsey. Safety & Travel Advisory: Ghana’s Foreign Affairs warns Tijjaniya pilgrims against overland travel to Senegal, recommending flights due to security risks on key road corridors. Local Life: Residents of Akokora Kwadjom in Sunyani appeal for improved drainage after a trench extension threatened lives as rains set in.