Newspaper Headline, July 27, 2026

This is what the front pages of the papers say:

Daily Graphic

1. Protecting public health: GMA demands single-use plastics ban

Summary: The Ghana Medical Association has called on government to ban single-use plastics and styrofoam used in food packaging. GMA President Prof. Ernest Yorke said the continued use of these materials is a major cause of unsafe food in Ghana. The call was made at the association’s 26th annual public lecture in Koforidua.

2. Julius Debrah, 156 others bag PhD

Summary: Chief of Staff, Dr. Julius Debrah, and 156 others have graduated with PhDs. President John Mahama was present to congratulate Dr. Debrah after the completion of his programme. Details on Page 13.

3. Asantehene urges govt appointees to justify positions

Summary: The Asantehene has called on government appointees to prove their worth and justify the positions they hold. Details on Page 13.4. Odorgonno SHS marks 86th anniversary

Summary: Odorgonno Senior High School is celebrating 86 years since its establishment. Details on Page 16.

The Ghanaian Times

1. Fight against environmental pollution: Extend Styrofoam ban to single-use plastics — GMA

Summary: The Ghana Medical Association, through Prof. Dr. Ernest Yorke, is calling on government to extend the ban on styrofoam to include single-use plastics. The GMA says this is needed to fight environmental pollution and protect public health. Details on Page 12.

2. Atta Mills’ humility, integrity must guide leadership — Pres Mahama

Summary: President John Mahama says the humility and integrity of the late President Atta Mills should be a guide for current and future leaders. Details on Page 12.

3. Don’t renew Gold Fields’ Tarkwa lease — Apinto Divisional Council urges govt

Summary: The Apinto Divisional Council is urging government not to renew the mining lease for Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mine. Details on Page 32.

4. Govt targets GH¢30bn Sinking Fund to meet DDEP obligations

Summary: Government says it is targeting GH¢30 billion through its Sinking Fund to meet obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Details on Page 28.

5. Strong institutions key to Africa’s development — Elsie Appau-Klu

Summary: Elsie Appau-Klu says building strong institutions is essential for Africa’s development and governance. Details on Page 11.

Daily Guide

1. Mid-Year Budget Review: Minority Demands BoG Refinancing Plan

Summary: The Minority in Parliament, led by Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, is demanding that the Bank of Ghana present a clear refinancing plan during the Mid-Year Budget Review. See story on Page 3.

2. Kodua Frimpong Seeks Fresh NPP Gen. Sec. Mandate

Summary: Justin Kodua Frimpong is seeking a fresh mandate to continue as General Secretary of the NPP.

3. Leave Tarkwa – Apinto Chiefs Tell Gold Fields

Summary: Apinto Chiefs are calling on Gold Fields to leave Tarkwa, adding to growing pressure on the mining company over its operations.

4. Court Grants Extradition Of Abu Trica’s ‘Accomplice’

Summary: A court has granted the extradition of an alleged accomplice of Abu Trica. The person, Daniel Yusif, was pictured leaving court. See Page 6.

5. Stop Harassing Licensed Small-Scale Miners – GREEN T To Govt

Summary: The Green T group is calling on government to stop harassing licensed small-scale miners.

The Metro Lens

1. GoldFields Under Pressure…As Apinto Chiefs Demand New Mining Era

Summary: GoldFields is facing pressure from the Apinto Traditional Council. Dr. Nana Adarkwa Bediako III, Gyasehene of Apinto, says chiefs are demanding a new approach to mining that benefits local communities more. Details on Page 6.

2. Honesty Over Wealth: Manly Spain Rejects GH¢79.65m Judgment Debt… Says ‘We Claimed Only GH¢8.95m’

Summary: CEO of Servistar Minwax (WA) Ltd, Mr. Henry Ekow Manly-Spain, has rejected a GH¢79.65m judgment debt awarded to his company. He says the actual claim was only GH¢8.95m, citing honesty over wealth. Details on Page 10.

3. GRA In The Spotlight: Revenue Leakage, Port Auction and OMC Debt Allegations Trigger Calls for Independent Investigation

Summary: The Ghana Revenue Authority is under scrutiny over allegations of revenue leakage, port auction irregularities, and OMC debt. The issues have sparked calls for an independent investigation. Details on Page 3.

4. Africa Must Benefit More From Its Mineral Wealth – Annoh-Dompreh

Summary: Frank Annoh-Dompreh, MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, says Africa needs to get greater value from its mineral resources to drive development on the continent. Details on Page 5.

Daily Democrat

1. The Base Movement Dares NPP to Sack Kennedy

Summary: A group calling itself ‘The Base Movement’ is challenging the NPP to sack Kennedy Agyapong. The group was seen engaging the media during a public event.

2. AG Prosecutes Ex-Metals Manager for US$280,000 Theft

Summary: The Attorney General has taken legal action against a former manager of a metals company over alleged theft of US$280,000.

3. Sammy Gyamfi Defends GoldBod, Cites GH¢5.44 Billion Surplus

Summary: Sammy Gyamfi has defended GoldBod, stating that the entity recorded a GH¢5.44 billion surplus. He used this to counter criticisms against it.

4. Julius Debrah Dedicates PhD to Mahama, Ghana

Summary: Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah has dedicated his newly earned PhD to President John Mahama and the people of Ghana. He was pictured with the President at the graduation ceremony.

The New Publisher

1. Economy Growing Well, Not Starving • Forson Reads Out the Receipts

Summary: Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato-Forson, says Ghana’s economy is growing well and not “starving”. He presented what he called “the receipts” to show evidence of the government’s economic performance.

2. Ghana HIV activists denied Brazil visas

Summary: Ghanaian HIV activists were reportedly denied visas to travel to Brazil for an event. Details on Page 2.

3. I Knew She’d Jail Me 20 Years — Wontumi Tells Ex-Lawyer

Summary: NPP Chairman for Ashanti Region, Chairman Wontumi, says he knew his ex-lawyer would have him jailed for 20 years. Details on Page 1.

4. Bench warrant for NPP’s KOKA

Summary: A bench warrant has been issued for NPP’s KOKA. Details on Page 2.

The New Crusading Guide

1. GRA FACES SCRUTINY… Over Alleged Port Auction And Petroleum Revenue Irregularities

Summary: The Ghana Revenue Authority is under scrutiny over allegations of irregularities in port auctions and petroleum revenue. See Pages 3, 9 & 10 for details.

2. ‘Mining Must Benefit the People’… Apinto Chiefs Challenge GoldFields’ Legacy

Summary: Apinto Chiefs are challenging GoldFields, saying mining operations must bring more direct benefits to local communities.

3. CPS Presents Paper On Mid-year Budget Review Tomorrow

Summary: The Centre for Public Sector is set to present a paper on the Mid-year Budget Review tomorrow.

4. Annoh-Dompreh Challenges Africans… Turn Mineral Wealth Into Jobs, Industries And Prosperity

Summary: MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh is urging Africans to use the continent’s mineral wealth to create jobs, industries, and prosperity.

5. Ashalaja Residents Rejoice!… As High Court Reaffirms Solomon Ackuak As Akwanor Family Head

Summary: Residents of Ashalaja are celebrating after the High Court reaffirmed Solomon Ackuak as the head of the Akwanor family.

The Informer

1. OSP-Ofori Atta Case: US Judge Blasted!… For Over Stepping Bounds

Summary: The OSP case involving Ken Ofori-Atta is in the spotlight after a US Judge, David Gardey, was criticized for allegedly overstepping bounds. Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng is also pictured. See Page 3.

2. 20 Years Jail Term… Wontumi Is A Convict, Not ‘Political Prisoner’ – Legal Experts

Summary: Legal experts say NPP’s Chairman Wontumi is a convict and not a political prisoner, following his 20-year jail term. See Page 4.

3. Stop The Excuses, Govern!… NPP Yells @ NDC

Summary: The NPP is urging the NDC government to stop making excuses and get to work. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is featured. See Page 5.

4. Group On Warpath!… Gives NASPA Ultimatum to Refund Deductions

Summary: A group has given NASPA an ultimatum to refund deductions made. See Page 2.

5. ₵30 Million Lawsuit Forces NDC Galamsey U-Turn

Summary: A ₵30 million lawsuit has reportedly forced the NDC to make a U-turn on its position on galamsey. Baba Jamal Konneh is pictured. See Page 2.

The Daily Statesman

1. SELECTIVE ACTIVISM? Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu questions clergy’s silence on LGBTQ+ Bill, galamsey

Summary: Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu is questioning why the clergy have been silent on the LGBTQ+ Bill and illegal mining (galamsey). See Page 2.

2. Annoh-Dompreh: Africa must benefit from its resource wealth

Summary: MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh says Africa needs to ensure it gets real benefits from its mineral and natural resource wealth. See Page 2.

3. Dr. Sarkodie: 24-Hour economy far from reality

Summary: Dr. Sarkodie says the government’s proposed 24-Hour economy policy is far from being achievable in reality. See Page 3.

4. Kodua seeks fresh mandate to continue as NPP General Secretary

Summary: NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong is seeking a fresh mandate to continue in office.

Daily Post

1. President Mahama lays wreath in honour of late President Atta Mills

Summary: President John Mahama laid a wreath at the tomb of the late President J.E.A. Mills on Friday to honor his memory. See Pages 2 & 4.

2. KGL Partners Ghana Medical Trust Fund to Build Ultra-Modern Diagnostic Centre at Ridge Hospital

Summary: KGL and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund have partnered to construct a new ultra-modern Diagnostic Centre at Ridge Hospital. Officials were pictured signing the agreement.

3. How does GH¢4.5bn seed capital amount to GoldBod siphoning funds? – Sammy Gyamfi quizzes Abena Osei-Asare

Summary: GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has questioned Abena Osei-Asare, asking how GH¢4.5bn in seed capital translates to claims that GoldBod is siphoning funds.

4. The impact of GoldBod’s success shall outlive the hate-driven campaign by detractors – Sammy Gyamfi

Summary: Sammy Gyamfi says GoldBod’s success will outlast what he describes as a “hate-driven campaign” by critics and detractors.

Punch

1. PRESIDENT MAHAMA HAILS JULIUS DEBRAH’S PhD

Summary: President Mahama has congratulated Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah after he was awarded a doctorate in Museum and Heritage Studies by the University of Ghana. See Page 10.

2. KGL Backs Mahama Cares with Ultra-Modern Diagnostic Centre For Ridge Hospital

Summary: KGL is supporting the Mahama Cares initiative by funding an ultra-modern Diagnostic Centre at Ridge Hospital. See Page 6.

3. Improve Your Mental Capacity with 3P Garlic Mixture – Dr. Mortoti Admonishes

Summary: Dr. Prince Nelson Mortoti, CEO of Phwak Natural Health, is advising people to improve their mental capacity with 3P Garlic Mixture. See Page 5.

4. Twapiase SHS, Many Public Schools in Amansie Central Operate Without Toilets

Summary: Twapiase SHS and several public schools in Amansie Central are reportedly operating without toilet facilities. See Page 8.

5. Bohyen Chief Appeals to Government for Fire Station

Summary: The Chief of Bohyen has appealed to the government to build a fire station for the community. See Page 2.

The Ghanaian Publisher

1. Bagbin Wades Into “Term” Debate… Warns Against Judicial Overreach

Summary: Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has entered the “term” debate and warned against what he calls judicial overreach. Pictured with CJ Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. See Page 3.

2. Kodua Makes Case For Continuity

Summary: NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong is making a case for continuity in his role. See Page 3.

3. Atronie Galamsey Crisis: Chiefs Rain Curses On Bono Minister, Police

Summary: Chiefs in Atronie are expressing anger over the galamsey crisis and have reportedly rained curses on the Bono Minister and the Police. See Page 7.

4. Mahama Hails Julius Debrah’s PhD

Summary: President Mahama has praised Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah after he received a PhD. Pictured together at the event. See Page 10.

5. GoldBod Suspends Dominic Bonsu’s Licence… Over Regulatory Breaches

Summary: GoldBod, led by CEO Sammy Gyamfi, has suspended Dominic Bonsu’s licence due to alleged regulatory breaches. See Page 6.

Daily Analyst

1. Showdown Over Tarkwa Mine

Summary: Apinto Chiefs are opposing GoldFields’ lease renewal for the Tarkwa Mine and are demanding Ghanaian ownership. Gyasehene of Apinto Divisional Council, Nana Adarkwa Bediako III, spoke at a media engagement in Tarkwa. See Pages 3 & 4.

2. Manly-Spain Rejects GH¢79m Judgement Debt Payment

Summary: Henry Manly-Spain, CEO of Savannah Minerals GH Ltd, has rejected a GH¢79m judgement debt payment and is calling for a probe into the matter.

3. Tema Community 5 National Security Raids Prostitution, Drug Hub

Summary: National Security conducted raids in Tema Community 5 targeting a prostitution and drug hub. A caretaker is wanted for questioning.

4. Julius Debrah earns PhD in Museum and Heritage Studies

Summary: Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah has been awarded a PhD in Museum and Heritage Studies. He was pictured with President John Dramani Mahama and Marietta Brew-Appiah-Opong.

5. Pan-African Parliament President Vows “Continental Parliamentary Transformation”

Summary: Dr. Frank Boadu, President of the Pan-African Parliament, has vowed to push for continental parliamentary transformation as the new session opens.

The Insight

1. Julius Debrah Earns PhD From Legon

Summary: Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah received a doctorate in Museum and Heritage Studies from the University of Ghana during its graduation ceremony at Great Hall. The degree recognizes his scholarly research and public service. See Page 3.

2. SELECTIVE JUSTICE? Examining The Double Standards Of Int’l Law In Ukraine And Gaza

Summary: By Lawan Musa Danlami. The paper examines Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez’s statement on international law, questioning whether the international community applies principles of law universally or selectively in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. See Page 3.

3. KGL Partners Ghana Medical Trust Fund To Build Ultra-Modern Diagnostic Centre At Ridge Hospital

Summary: KGL and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund are partnering to construct an ultra-modern diagnostic centre at Ridge Hospital. See Page 5.

4. Oyibi In Dire Need Of SHS, Market And Expanded Health Facility – Mahama Told

Summary: Stakeholders in Oyibi are calling on President Mahama to provide a Senior High School, a market, and an expanded health facility for the community. See Page 5.

The Daily Searchlight

1. WONTUMI FIGHTS BACK! … As Defence Moves To Challenge High Court Conviction

Summary: Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, aka Wontumi, is challenging his High Court conviction. His defence team has moved to appeal the decision. See Page 2.

2. Constitution Higher Than Statute: Deputy A-G Says OSP Act Cannot Rewrite Ghana’s Founding Law!

Summary: The Deputy Attorney-General says the OSP Act cannot override the Constitution, stressing that the Constitution remains supreme to all statutes. See Page 9.

3. Apinto Chiefs Question GoldFields’ Development Record

Summary: Apinto Chiefs are questioning GoldFields’ development record ahead of the expiry of the Tarkwa Mine lease. See Page 7.

4. Justin Kodua Launches Bid To Retain NPP General Secretary Position

Summary: NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong has launched his campaign to retain his position. See Page 7.

The Chronicle

1. NO! NO! NO! DON’T RENEW GOLDFIELDS’ LEASE – Apinto Chiefs Tell Gov’t

Summary: Apinto Chiefs are urging government not to renew GoldFields’ lease for the Tarkwa Mine. Nana Dr. Adarkwa Bediako and Nana Kodu Appiah, subchiefs of Apinto, addressed a press conference on the issue. See Pages 3 & 7.

2. Lawyer Sues DVLA, NIC Over Registration, Licensing Of Toyota Voxy In Ghana

Summary: A lawyer has sued the DVLA and NIC over the registration and licensing of the Toyota Voxy vehicle in Ghana. See Back Page.

3. GoldBod Cracks Down On Trader

Summary: GoldBod has taken action against a trader as part of its regulatory enforcement.

4. Annoh-Dompreh Pushes For Value Addition To Africa’s Critical Minerals

Summary: MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh is advocating for African countries to add value to their critical minerals instead of just exporting raw materials.

The Custodian

1. You Nurtured A Monster > Samson To Mahama & NDC On Misinformation, Insults

Summary: Private Legal Practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has accused President Mahama and the NDC of nurturing “a monster” and called them out over misinformation and insults. See Page 3.

2. Wontumi Told Me He Will Be Jailed 20 Years > Appiah-Kubi

Summary: Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi says Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, aka Wontumi, told him he was expecting a 20-year jail term. See Page 2.

3. GoldBod Halts Licence Of Dominic Bonsu Ventures > Over Regulatory Breaches

Summary: GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has announced the suspension of Dominic Bonsu Ventures’ licence due to regulatory breaches. See Page 3.

4. Advocacy Group Chases GRA > Over Alleged Breaches in Port and Petroleum Operations

Summary: An advocacy group is pursuing the GRA over alleged breaches in port and petroleum operations. See Page 2.

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