Newspaper Headlines, October 22, 2026
This is what the papers say:
Daily Graphic
1. MAIN HEADLINE: Africa must chart new course
Summary: President John Dramani Mahama is challenging African leaders to change Africa’s economic model. He says Africa must stop being just an exporter of raw materials and importer of finished goods, and instead start processing and adding value to its own resources in Africa to create jobs for the youth.
2. NDC Constituency elections: 15,000 To vie for key positions
Summary: About 15,000 people will contest for key positions in the NDC’s constituency elections. Details on Page 13.
3. UG School of Law launches Supreme Court judgement review
Summary: The University of Ghana School of Law has launched a program to review Supreme Court judgements. The picture shows Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie (right) exchanging pleasantries with Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of UG, at the launch.
4. GH¢24.8bn paid to statutory funds on time and in full — Ato Forson
Summary: Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says government has paid GH¢24.8 billion to statutory funds, and it was done on time and in full. Details on Page 20.
Ghanaian Times
1. MAIN HEADLINE: Subri Forest Reserve under siege
Summary: 20 suspected illegal miners (galamseyers) have been arrested in a Forestry Commission crackdown inside the Subri Forest Reserve. The paper shows photos of some of the suspects arrested during the operation.
2. Missing fishermen rescued off Volta Region coast
Summary: Fishermen who went missing have been rescued off the coast of the Volta Region. Full story on Page 3.
3. Ashaiman: From humble hamlet to bustling municipality
Summary: A feature on the development of Ashaiman, from a small hamlet to a major municipality, with comments from Mr. Freeman Tettey, MCE for Ashaiman. Page 14.
4. YEA recruits 100,628 youth
Summary: The Youth Employment Agency has recruited 100,628 youth, achieving 75.7% of its 2026 target according to the CEO, Mr. Malik Basintale.
5. Minority Leader files fresh defamation suit against Goldbod CEO
Summary: The Minority Leader in Parliament has filed a new defamation lawsuit against the CEO of Goldbod. Details on Page 3.
Daily Guide
1. MAIN HEADLINE: 2028 Elections – NPP Votes Will Be Protected – John Boadu
Summary: Former NPP General Secretary John Boadu says the NPP will ensure its votes are protected in the 2028 elections. Full story on page 3.
2. Suspend Obuasi ‘Randy’ Headmaster From NFA Board – MP
Summary: An MP, Zakaria Abdulai, is calling for the suspension of a headmaster in Obuasi accused of misconduct (described as ‘Randy’) from the National Film Authority Board. Page 3.
3. Love Row Turns Deadly – Girl, 19, Stabs Lover, 33, With Bottle
Summary: A 19-year-old girl has been arrested as a suspect after allegedly stabbing her 33-year-old lover with a bottle during a relationship dispute. Page 3.
4. Man Arrested For Suspected Human Trafficking
Summary: Police have arrested a man suspected of involvement in human trafficking. Page 6.
5. Fishing Canoe, 7 Crew Members Missing
Summary: A fishing canoe named “SECOND CHANCE” with 7 crew members on board has been reported missing. The Ghana Police and Ghana Navy logos are shown. Page 6.
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