Newspaper Headlines, October 12, 2026
This is what the front pages of the papers reported:
Daily Graphic
1. MAIN HEADLINE: UG, KNUST stranded over strike • Reopening dates for students uncertain
The two biggest public universities – University of Ghana (UG) and KNUST – have indefinitely postponed reopening for students. This is due to an ongoing strike by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) over conditions of service and allowances. The strike is affecting registration, accounting, HR and clerical work. Reopening dates that were scheduled for today and tomorrow are now uncertain.
2. Assemblies of God World Congress opens Wednesday
The global Assemblies of God World Congress will open this Wednesday, bringing delegates from around the world to Ghana. Details on Page 13.
3. US seeks changes to rejected health compact – President Mahama insists country will stand firm
The US is seeking changes after Ghana rejected a health compact deal. President John Mahama, speaking at the Goaso town hall meeting during his Ahafo tour (pictured), says Ghana will stand firm on its decision.
4. São Payment Global launches in Ghana
The international payment company São Payment Global has launched in Ghana, entering the local fintech market. Details on Page 4.
Ghanaian Times
1. MAIN HEADLINE: Bus preaching ban is for public safety — Pres Mahama – Page 12
Summary: President John Mahama says the proposed ban on preaching in commercial buses (trotro/bus) is not an attack on religion but a measure to ensure public safety and protect passengers from noise and harassment. He was speaking during his tour. Photo shows a preacher preaching on a bus. Details on Page 12.
2. UG, KNUST postpone reopening over GAUA strike
Summary: Same as other papers – University of Ghana and KNUST have postponed reopening for the new academic year indefinitely due to the ongoing strike by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) over conditions of service.
3. Enforce laws against child marriage — AWLN
Summary: The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) is calling for strict enforcement of existing laws against child marriage to protect young girls.
4. Probe drug trade, hold state institutions accountable — Minority Leader challenges media – Page 11
Summary: The Minority Leader in Parliament has challenged the media to investigate the drug trade and demand accountability from state institutions responsible for curbing it. Details on Page 11.
5. Turn skills into careers — Skills dev’t is heart of Latter-day youth – Page 13
Summary: Story focused on turning vocational skills into sustainable careers, highlighting skills development as central to youth empowerment. Page 13.
Graphic Business
1. MAIN HEADLINE: Banks lending rate plunge to25-year low • Experts urge credit shift to businesses
Summary: Average bank lending rates have fallen sharply over the past 26 years from 47% in October 2001 to 15.94% in August 2026 – the lowest in 25 years. However, savings rates also fell from 15.5% to 4.10%. The gap between them has narrowed from 31.5 points to 11.8 points. Bank of Ghana analysis shows borrowing costs fell faster due to lower inflation, falling Treasury bill yields, and monetary policy cuts. Experts say banks must now lend more to productive sectors to support growth, and the benefit will depend on whether businesses can access this cheap credit to expand and create jobs. Continued on Page 6.
2. Ghana In Numbers: Banks’ Average Lending and Savings Rates.
Summary: Chart analysis showing the gap between what Ghanaian banks charge borrowers and pay savers. The widest gap was 31.5 percentage points in October 2001; the narrowest is now 11.8 points as of August 2026. Data source: Bank of Ghana. Average monthly gap over 320 months is 21.0 points.
3. Cedi suffers Africa’s steepest initial fall – Page 2
Summary: The Ghanaian Cedi has recorded the steepest initial depreciation among African currencies. Photo of Dr. Ato Forson. Details on Page 2.
4. MoMo to invest in cyber security • Transaction value reaches GH¢3.37 trillion – Page 3
Summary: Mobile Money platform (MoMo) is planning major investment in cyber security as transaction values hit GH¢3.37 trillion. Details on Page 3.
Graphic Sports
1. MAIN HEADLINE: GFA bosses must go! – Fianoo demands total clear-out over failures
Summary: Veteran football administrator Kudjoe Fianoo has demanded the immediate resignation of GFA President Kurt Simeon-Okraku (pictured) and his entire Executive Council. He says Ghana football has deteriorated badly after years of failed leadership, declining standards and institutional decay. The former GHALCA Chairman said sweeping changes are unavoidable and even the threat of FIFA sanctions should not stop reforms to save Ghana football. Continued on back page.
2. Scramble for Fury vs Joshua tickets in record time – Page 7
Summary: There is huge demand for tickets for the heavyweight boxing clash between Tyson Fury (left) and Anthony Joshua, scheduled for December 11. Tickets sold out in record time. Details on Page 7.
3. Allotey eyes world title shot – Page 4
Summary: Ghanaian boxer Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey is targeting a world title shot. Photo of Allotey in boxing gloves. Details on Page 4.
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