Newspaper Headline, June 16, 2026
What the papers say today….
Daily Graphic
1. No wrongdoing in Big Push contracts — Report; President orders tougher single-sourcing rules
Summary: Presidential investigation by Dr. Valerie Esther Sawyrerr found the Ministry of Roads & Highways didn’t break procurement rules on Big Push contracts. All approvals were obtained. Single-sourced contracts under Big Push are only 4.58% of total road contracts. President Mahama accepted 4 reforms to tighten single-sourcing rules. Report dated May 22, 2026.
2. 2 EC deputies leave, former CJ exits Council of State; Gov’t clarifies Presidency staff numbers
Summary: Two Electoral Commission deputy commissioners have left office, plus a former Chief Justice has exited the Council of State. Govt has also clarified the numbers for the Presidency staff. Details on Page 13.
3. Bawku SHS students go on rampage over crackdown on exam malpractice
Summary: Students of Bawku SHS destroyed property after authorities cracked down on exam malpractice. More on Page 13.
The Ghanaian Times
1. Old flood control methods ineffective; dredging drains, partial demolition inadequate – Prof. Oteng Ababio – Main Story, Page 12
Summary: Prof. Oteng-Ababio says Ghana’s traditional flood fixes aren’t working. Dredging drains + partial demolitions are “inadequate” to solve Accra’s flooding problem. He’s calling for new, long-term solutions.
2. Sole-sourced contracts saga: Presidency absolves Roads Ministry – Page 13
Summary: Presidency probe clears Ministry of Roads & Highways of wrongdoing in Big Push single-source contracts. Report says they followed the Public Procurement Act and got all approvals.
3. IGP deploys special team to probe UCC student’s death – Page 3
Summary: The Inspector General of Police has sent a special police team to investigate the death of a University of Cape Coast student. Full details inside.
4. Kasapreko lists on GSE after landmark GH₵1.72bn IPO – Page 12
Summary: Ghanaian beverage giant Kasapreko has officially listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange after raising GH₵1.72 billion from its Initial Public Offering. One of Ghana’s biggest IPOs ever.
Daily Guide
1. GLOA Confirms KGL’s Market Dominance – Main Story, Page 3
Summary: Ghana Lotto Operators Association has confirmed KGL Group’s dominance in the lotto market. Pictured: Dr. Razak Poku. This follows similar reports from private operators yesterday.
2. EC Deputy Chair Bossman Asare Resigns – Page 2
Summary: Electoral Commission Deputy Chairman Dr. Bossman Asare has stepped down from his position. More details on what triggered the resignation are on Page 2.
3. Over 90% Of Road Projects Awarded Competitively – Govt – Page 6
Summary: The government says over 90% of road contracts are now awarded through competitive tender, not single-sourcing. Pictured: Kwame Governs Agbodza. This comes after the Big Push contracts controversy.
4. Samreboi ‘Illegal’ Mining: Court Throws Out Appiah-Kubi, Wontumi Hires Atta-Akyea – Page 6
Summary: The court has dismissed a case involving Appiah-Kubi over illegal mining in Samreboi. Meanwhile, Wontumi has hired lawyer Atta-Akyea for his own legal battles.
5. Court Rejects OSP’s Plea To Halt ‘No Power To Prosecute’ Ruling – Page 6
Summary: The court has refused the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s request to stop a ruling that says the OSP has “No Power To Prosecute” certain cases. Legal blow for OSP.
The Dispatch
1. PEACE IN GHANA IS BIGGER THAN ANY POLITICAL PARTY – FR. NICHOLAS AZINE – Main Story, Page 12
Summary: Catholic priest Fr. Nicholas Azine is urging Ghanaians to put national peace above party politics. Photos show large political gatherings, but his message is: Ghana’s stability comes first, no matter the party.
2. PRIVATE LOTTO OPERATORS CONFIRM KGL’s MARKET DOMINANCE; NLA RECEIVES GH₵44.9M FROM THEM & KGL’s GH₵173M PAYMENT – Pages 2&3
Summary: Private lotto operators have acknowledged KGL Group’s dominance in the lotto market. NLA has also received GH₵44.9m from the operators, plus GH₵173m payment from KGL itself. Big money in the lotto sector.
3. DIGNITY RESTORED AS KGL FOUNDATION TRANSFORMS ACCRA PSYCH OPD –
Summary: KGL Foundation has renovated + upgraded the Out-Patient Department at Accra Psychiatric Hospital. The new facility has modern consulting rooms, improved safety, and a patient-friendly layout to restore dignity for mental health patients. Commissioned by the Mental Health Authority.
The Chronicle
1. POLICE SEIZE 5,039 PARCELS OF ‘VOLTA COCAINE’ – Main Story, Page 3
Summary: Police have intercepted and seized 5,039 parcels of suspected cocaine, nicknamed “Volta Cocaine”. Photos show suspects standing by the drugs + sacks being offloaded from a truck. Major drug bust. Full story + details on the suspects on Page 3.
2. Lotto Operators Confirm KGL’s Market Dominance – Razak Kojo Opoku – Page 5
Summary: Lotto operators have confirmed that KGL Group dominates Ghana’s lotto market. Pictured: Razak Kojo Opoku. This backs reports from GLOA and NLA payments we’ve seen in other papers today.
3. ‘Over 90% Of 2025 To 2026 Road Contracts Awarded On Merit’ – Mr Kwame Agbodza
Summary: Roads & Highways Minister Kwame Agbodza says over 90% of road contracts for 2025-2026 were given out competitively based on merit, not single-sourcing. This addresses the Big Push contract controversy that’s been in the news.
Proverbs 10:23: “Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.”
The Daily Searchlight
1. MAHAMA TO CHOOSE TWO DEPUTIES AT ELECTORAL COMMISSION – Is it Sheer Luck? – Story on Page 2
Summary: President John Mahama is set to appoint two new deputy commissioners for the Electoral Commission. Photos show Prez Mahama with Bossman Asare and Sammy Tetteh. Comes after Bossman Asare’s resignation, reported in other papers today.
2. Ghana Needs Stronger Capital Markets For Long-term Development – NPRA CEO – Page 3
Summary: CEO of NPRA says Ghana must build stronger capital markets to fund long-term development projects. Strong financial systems = sustainable growth.
3. Atta Akyea Takes Over Wontumi Defence!!! Cites Justice Concerns as Reason – Page 4
Summary: Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea has taken over Wontumi’s legal defence. He says concerns about justice/fair hearing pushed him to step in.
4. RAISING AGAINST TIME!!!! …Diplomatic Push Escalates As Ghana Seeks Urgent Clearance For Thomas Partey Ahead Of Opener – Page 7
Summary: Ghana’s government is pushing diplomatically to secure Thomas Partey’s clearance to play in Canada ahead of the Black Stars’ World Cup opener. “Raising against time” because his federal court hearing on entry is today 1pm GMT.
Day Break
1. Agbodza ‘Squeaky’ Clean! …As Gov’t Closes Big PUSH Probe – See stories on pages 3&4
Summary: Roads Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has been cleared. Government probe into Big Push sole-sourced road contracts is closed, and he’s “squeaky clean”.
2. NPRA CEO Backs Stronger Capital Markets – Through Pension Investments – Pic: Chris Boadi-Mensah, NPRA CEO
Summary: NPRA CEO Chris Boadi-Mensah says stronger capital markets are key for Ghana’s development, and pension fund investments should be used to build them. Same message we saw in Daily Searchlight, too.
3. Ablakwa Applauds AT Ghana For Supporting South African Returnees
Summary: Hon. Ablakwa has praised AT Ghana for helping Ghanaian returnees from South Africa. Photo shows him shaking hands with Mr. Skarlatos at the event.
4. ‘Chop-Chop’ At CBG …As Top Gov’t Appointee Grabs GH₵9m Media Consultancy Deal
Summary: Allegations of corruption at Consolidated Bank Ghana. A top gov’t appointee is accused of grabbing a GH₵9 million media consultancy deal. “Chop-chop” = quick illegal money.
The Metro Lens
1. GH₵6.1m Sacrifice: Prez. Mahama, Appointees Donate Salaries to GMTF – Page 4
Summary: President Mahama + his appointees have donated GH₵6.1 million worth of salaries to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund GMTF. Photo shows two women holding a big cheque from National Investment Bank PLC for the fund. “Sacrifice” for healthcare.
2. NPRA CEO Urges More Ghanaian Firms to List on GSE – Page 9
Summary: NPRA CEO Chris Boadi-Mensah is pushing more Ghanaian companies to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange. He says it’ll deepen capital markets + boost long-term development. Same call he made in Daily Searchlight + Day Break today.
3. Twin Exit Rocks EC: Bossman Quits, Tettey Retires – Page 5
Summary: Electoral Commission shaken by two exits. Deputy Chair Bossman Asare has resigned, and Sammy Tettey has retired. This explains why Prez Mahama needs to “choose two deputies,” as Daily Searchlight reported.
4. Ohum Festival: Akyem Abuakwa Bans Drums, Noise-Making – Page 4
Summary: Akyem Abuakwa traditional authorities have banned drumming and noise-making for the Ohum Festival period. Logo shows “SUSUBIRIBI OKYEMAN TE ASE”. Residents must observe silence.
Business & Financial Times
1. It’s Official: Kasapreko makes it three IPOs in six months as GSE primary market activity hits near-decade high – See page 3
Summary: Kasapreko’s listing is now official. It’s the 3rd IPO on GSE in just 6 months. GSE’s primary market is booming at its highest activity level in nearly 10 years.
2. COMMUNITY BANKING: Okomfo Anokye Community Bank holds 39th AGM – See page 11
Summary: Okomfo Anokye Community Bank recorded GH₵17.6 million profit before tax at its 39th AGM. Shareholders are happy with 61.5% returns on investment again. Pics: Board Chairman Dr. Emmanuel Otoo + CEO Pius Kwakume Oduro.
3. ESS 2026: Open burning remains illegal, offenders risk fines and jail terms – See page 2
Summary: Environmental Sustainability Summit 2026 reminder: Burning trash/waste openly is still illegal in Ghana. Offenders face fines + possible jail. Summit theme: “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future”.
4. ENERGY: WAPCo signals new phase for regional energy integration – See page 2
Summary: West African Gas Pipeline Company WAPCo says a new phase is coming for regional energy integration. Means better gas supply + power connectivity across West Africa.
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