Newspaper Headlines, October 27, 2026

This is what the papers say:

Daily Graphic

1. Obuasi SHTS Scandal: Ministry vows justice for 19 girls [MAIN HEADLINE]

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, says the government will pursue criminal prosecution over the alleged sexual abuse of 19 students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. He said the abuse will not be allowed to fade without resolution if investigations establish sufficient evidence. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and DOVVSU are investigating. The school has reopened, and the Gender Minister has visited. Story on page 3.

2. Leonant Yert retains position as Most Outstanding PR Agency

Nii Okai Nunoo, CEO of Leonant Yert, pictured with an award. The agency has retained its title as Most Outstanding PR Agency. Details on Page 16.

3. Bringing fairness to VAT on foreign digital services

Commissioner-General of GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, explains new VAT on foreign digital services. Summary: Same tax, just collected at the point of payment to ensure fairness between local and foreign service providers. Details on Page 34.

4. GCB Bank launches first RMB UnionPay cards

GCB Bank has launched the first Renminbi (RMB) UnionPay cards in Ghana. Page 13.

5. Put workers’ interests at centre of reforms – TUC

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is calling on government to put workers’ welfare at the centre of ongoing reforms. Page 13.

Ghanaian Times

1. Ofankor-Nsawam road users cry for relief [MAIN HEADLINE]

Road users on the Ofankor-Nsawam road, specifically the Medie portion pictured, are crying for relief. Dust and potholes are worsening traffic as the road construction project drags on. Full story on Page 12.

2. TOR turnaround boosts jobs, revenue — MD

Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) MD, Mr. Kombat, says the refinery’s turnaround and recovery plans are boosting jobs and revenue. Page 13.

3. Same tax, collected when you pay: Bringing fairness to VAT on foreign digital services

GRA Commissioner-General Mr. Sarpong explains the new VAT policy on foreign digital services to ensure fairness. Same tax, just collected at point of payment. Page 6.

4. GCB Bank, UnionPay partner to introduce RMB cards

GCB Bank has partnered with UnionPay to introduce Renminbi (RMB) cards in Ghana. Page 13.

5. Northern Ashanti Mines sues over termination of Konongo lease

Northern Ashanti Mines has sued government over the termination of its mining lease for the Konongo concession. Page 3.

Daily Guide

1. Ablakwa Hot Over GH¢49.7m SA Evacuation – Double Signatures, Name Duplications Pop Up [MAIN HEADLINE]

Foreign Minister Okudzeto Ablakwa is under pressure over the GH¢49.7 million South Africa evacuation exercise. Audit / investigation has allegedly found double signatures and duplication of names among evacuees. The photo shows a flashback of some evacuees arriving in Ghana from South Africa. Full story on Page 3.

2. Vikil 20 Shows Anti-Cancer Potential In Study

Research by Prof. Clement Oko-Aku Tettey shows Vikil 20 has potential anti-cancer properties in a new study. Page 6.

3. Obuasi SHTS Sex Scandal: ‘Ban Use Of Students As Domestic Servants’

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says the use of students as domestic servants should be banned, following the sexual abuse scandal at Obuasi Senior High Technical School involving 19 girls. Page 3.

4. Kumasi Residents Demand Dumsor Timetable

Residents in Kumasi are demanding a load-shedding (dumsor) timetable from the Electricity Company of Ghana as power cuts worsen. Page 6.

The Chronicle

1. NACOC BOSS DROPS A BOMB …Says Drug Suspects Own Hotels, Estates In Ghana [MAIN HEADLINE]

The Director-General of NACOC (Narcotics Control Commission), Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has revealed that some suspected drug dealers own hotels and real estate estates in Ghana. He made the revelation alongside Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka. Full story on Pages 4.

2. Chronicle’s Jennifer Ambolley To Receive Prestigious Science Communication Award In US

The Chronicle’s Jennifer Ambolley has been selected to receive a prestigious Science Communication Award in the United States.

3. UHAS, Mampong Examine Joy Industries’ ‘Vikil 20’ For Potential Prostate Cancer Treatment

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) and Mampong are examining Joy Industries’ product ‘Vikil 20’ for its potential use in prostate cancer treatment. Lead researcher is Professor Clement Oko-Aku Tettey, Head of Department of Biomedical Sciences at UHAS. Page 2.

The Dispatch

1. BATTLE FOR NDC’s 2028 FLAGBEARER SLOT STARTS – ASIEDU NKETIAH DID NOT FILE FOR OLD POSITION; JULIUS DEBRAH; VEEP NAANA; ATO FORSON & ERIC OPOKU SET TO BATTLE IT OUT…WHO WINS? [MAIN HEADLINE]

The paper reports that the battle for who will lead the NDC as flagbearer for the 2028 elections has started. Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah did not file to retain his current position as National Chairman, fueling speculation he will contest. Other names tipped to contest include Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman, Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson, and Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku. Full story on Page 12.

2. UNIV. OF GHANA & UNIV. OF GHANA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HONOUR DR. ALEX DADEY (SNR) BY NAMING A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE AFTER HIM

The University of Ghana and its Alumni Association have honoured businessman Dr. Alex Dadey (Snr) by naming a Centre of Excellence after him. Details on Pages 2 & 11.

The Metro Lens

1. Green Champion!…Annoh-Dompreh Scoops Two Top Environmental Awards [MAIN HEADLINE]

Nsawam-Adoagyir MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh, pictured wearing a “COCOA AKUAFO” shirt, has won two top environmental awards. Full story on Page 4.

2. Malawi Seeks Bush’s Gold Governance Lessons

Malawi is seeking to learn from Ghana’s gold governance lessons under former Lands Minister Samuel A. Jinapor? Actually the image shows a meeting with a Ghanaian official. The story says Malawi wants to tap into what is described as Bush’s Gold Governance model. Page 11.[pictured]

3. SIC Gifts GRA Customs Brand-New Hilux, 20 Laptops

State Insurance Company (SIC) has donated a brand-new Toyota Hilux pickup and 20 laptops to GRA Customs Division. Photo shows the presentation. Page 3.

4. South Africa Evacuees Break Silence

Ghanaians who were evacuated from South Africa have broken their silence on their experiences. This relates to the GH¢49.7m evacuation controversy reported elsewhere. Page 5.

The Daily Searchlight

1. HARUNA IDDRISU FACES CHARGE OF BREAKING PROMISE! New Unrest on Teachers’ Front as… [MAIN HEADLINE]

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu is facing accusations of breaking a promise, leading to new unrest on the teachers’ front. Photo shows him speaking at a podium. Story on Page 2.

2. MORE CONTROVERSY OVER GH¢49.7M EVACUATION ROW!

More controversy over the GH¢49.7 million South Africa evacuation. Returnees are defending Foreign Minister Ablakwa, while JoyNews findings challenge government’s payment claims, with the Minority insisting there were irregularities. Page 3.

3. Education Minister, GES Ban Students Performing Domestic Chores For Teachers, Headmasters

Following the Obuasi SHTS abuse scandal, the Education Minister and Ghana Education Service (GES) have banned students from performing domestic chores for teachers and headmasters. Page 4.

4. OBUASI SHTS ABUSE PROBE: Education Minister Rules Out Political Interference

On the probe into the alleged sexual abuse of 19 girls at Obuasi SHTS, the Education Minister says he will not allow political interference in the investigation. Page 6.

5. JUSAG Threatens Court Shutdown as Mahama Government Faces November 1 Salary Deadline

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) is threatening a court shutdown as government faces a November 1 deadline over salaries. Page 7.

The Insight

1. TEMA OIL REFINERY: Edmond Kombat Says Recovery Has Created 1,657 Jobs And Recruited 415 Engineers [MAIN HEADLINE]

Managing Director of TOR, Edmond Kombat, says the ongoing recovery of the Tema Oil Refinery has created 1,657 permanent and temporary jobs, including 415 young engineers recruited into permanent positions. He disclosed this at a press briefing at Jubilee House. Continued on Pages 6 & 7.

2. IMMIGRATION OFFICER CHARGED FOR ALLEGEDLY THREATENING TO KILL ADA BASED BUSINESSMAN

A 33-year-old Senior Immigration Officer and a traditional ruler, Nene Alipue Narh Amartey (pictured), have been arraigned before the Ada Circuit Court for allegedly threatening to kill a building technologist and businessman, Mr. Zebulon Okudzeto (a.k.a. The Legal Warrior) based in Ada East District. Continued on Page 3.

3. Military Seizure Of Northern Ashanti Mines Undemocratic — Edward Enin

Edward Enin says the military seizure of Northern Ashanti Mines is undemocratic. Pictured is the mine site. Page 5.

4. Violence Mar Dome-Kwabenya NDC Elections As MP, MCE Face Accusations

Violence has marred Dome-Kwabenya NDC elections with accusations against the MP and MCE. Page 5.

5. Blockchain Innovations President Launches Two Books On Digital Asset Regulation

The President of Blockchain Innovations has launched two books on digital asset regulation. Page 2.

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