Newspaper Headlines, October 28, 2026
This is what the papers reported:
Daily Graphic
1. MAIN HEADLINE: Graphic-GREDA Housing Fair 2026 launch: Expand housing investments to other regions – Govt urges developers
Summary: At the launch of the Graphic-GREDA Housing Fair 2026, the Deputy Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, has urged real estate developers to expand their activities beyond the southern part of the country to make quality housing accessible in other regions. She noted that the concentration of real estate activities in the south is limiting access to modern housing.
2. MIIF, Forestry Commission partner to reafforest Subri Forest Reserve
Summary: The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and the Forestry Commission have entered into a partnership to undertake a reafforestation exercise at the Subri Forest Reserve.
3. President Mahama receives 2 honorary doctorates in Moscow
Summary: President John Dramani Mahama has been honoured with two honorary doctorate degrees in Moscow, Russia, where he is participating in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit. The picture shows him in an academic gown receiving the honours.
4. 50 MWp Bui solar plant goes live in Yendi
Summary: The 50 Megawatt peak (MWp) Bui Solar Power Plant in Yendi has been commissioned and is now operational. The Parliamentary Committee has commended First Sky Limited for executing the project using local expertise.
Ghanaian Times
1. MAIN HEADLINE: Ground rent defaulters face prosecution – Lands Commission targets at least 20 in each region
Summary: The Lands Commission has announced it will prosecute ground rent defaulters across the country, with a target of at least 20 defaulters in each region to enforce compliance and improve revenue mobilization.
2. Pres honoured with doctorate in Russia
Summary: President John Dramani Mahama has been honoured with a doctorate in Russia during his visit to Moscow for the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit.
3. 559m Yendi Solar Farm to strengthen energy security
Summary: The 55.9mW / 59m Yendi Solar Farm project is set to boost Ghana’s energy security and expand energy access, with focus on provision of power for northern Ghana.
4. Expand Abossey Okai contra-flow service
Summary: Calls have been made to expand the contra-flow traffic management system at Abossey Okai to ease congestion in the area.
5. Breast cancer claims nearly 2,000 lives yearly — Gender Minister
Summary: The Minister for Gender has disclosed that breast cancer claims nearly 2,000 lives every year in Ghana, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early screening and treatment.
The Chronicle
1. MAIN HEADLINE: SA’s Evacuation Ruckus: WHY IS OKUDZETO STILL IN OFFICE? …Samuel Jinapor Asks; Urges President Mahama To Sack Him If He Fails To Resign
Summary: MP Samuel Abu Jinapor questions why Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa remains in office amid the South Africa evacuation allowances controversy. He is urging President John Mahama to dismiss the Minister if he fails to resign.
2. Editorial: An Independent Audit Is Needed To Settle ‘South Africa Evacuation’ Brouhaha
Summary: The paper’s editorial calls for an independent audit to resolve the controversy over the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa and the disputed spending.
3. Politics Should Not Influence Outcome Of Adu-Boahene’s Case – Coalition
Summary: A coalition of Civil Society Organisations, led by Rev. DK Ofori-Ataah, says politics should not influence the outcome of the case involving former Signals Bureau boss Adu-Boahene.
The Daily Searchlight
1. MAIN HEADLINE: MINERALS COMMISSION LYING ABOUT MILITARY INVASION OF MINE! …Company
Summary: A mining company has accused the Minerals Commission of falsehoods over reports concerning a military invasion of its mine. The company insists the Commission’s account of the incident is untrue.
2. Three Arrested in Atewa Forest as NAIMOS Launches Operation Green Shield
Summary: Three people have been arrested in the Atewa Forest Reserve as the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) begins its new anti-galamsey operation dubbed Operation Green Shield.
3. Ablakwa Under Fire: Minority Threatens Censure Over Disputed Evacuee Allowances And GH¢49.72m Spending
Summary: Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is facing heat from the Minority in Parliament, which is threatening a censure motion against him over disputed allowances paid to evacuees and a GH¢49.72 million expenditure.
4. Wontumi Mining Trial: Prosecution Closes Case as Defence Seeks to Recall Witness
Summary: In the ongoing mining-related trial of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), the prosecution has closed its case while the defence is seeking to recall a witness.
The Informer
1. MAIN HEADLINE: First Sky Flies Ghana’s Flag High …As Parliament Applauds Landmark Yendi 50MW Solar Project
Summary: Parliament has commended First Sky Limited for executing the landmark 50 Megawatt solar project in Yendi. The paper highlights the project as a major achievement by a Ghanaian company using local expertise.
2. Joe Wise Replies Alan …Follow Laid Down Procedure to Rejoin NPP
Summary: First Deputy Speaker Joe Osei Owusu (Joe Wise) has responded to Alan Kyerematen’s intention to return to the NPP, saying he must follow the laid-down procedure to rejoin the party.
3. Sammy Darko Takes On Charles Bissue …Over Claim of Delayed Prosecution
Summary: Lawyer Sammy Darko has responded to Charles Bissue over claims that his prosecution has been delayed.
4. Ghana Attacks Ebola! …Explores AI for Outbreak Prediction
Summary: Ghana is taking steps to tackle Ebola, including exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence for outbreak prediction and preparedness.
5. Jinapor Rebuffs Claims Minority Coached SA Evacuees
Summary: MP John Jinapor has denied claims that the Minority coached the Ghanaian evacuees from South Africa who appeared before Parliament.
The Daily Statesman
1. MAIN HEADLINE: SA Evacuation Scandal: MORE TROUBLES FOR ABLAKWA – Abu Jinapor calls for his resignation
Summary: Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, is calling for the resignation of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over the South Africa evacuation scandal.
2. Wontumi calls for new Prison Reform Act
Summary: NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) is advocating for a new Prison Reform Act.
3. KON challenges gov’t over Women’s Bank, Coders Programme
Summary: Minority spokesperson Kennedy Osei Nyarko (KON) is challenging the government over its implementation of the Women’s Development Bank and the Coders Programme initiatives.
4. IERPP: Show us the jobs before launching new plan
Summary: The Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), through its Executive Director Professor Isaac Boadi, is asking the government to account for jobs created under previous initiatives before launching a new plan.
The Metro Lens
1. MAIN HEADLINE: Buah Unleashes Green Shield on Atewa Forest! …3 Illegal Miners Arrested
Summary: Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has launched Operation Green Shield in the Atewa Forest Reserve, leading to the arrest of three illegal miners. This is part of the government’s intensified anti-galamsey operations.
2. Ablakwa Must Go! Minority Fires As ¢49.7M Evacuation Scandal Explodes!
Summary: The Minority in Parliament is calling for the dismissal of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over the GH¢49.7 million South Africa evacuation scandal.
3. Russia Honors Mahama with Honorary Doctorate, Calls For Stronger Ghana-Russia Education Ties
Summary: President John Mahama has been honoured with an honorary doctorate by a Russian institution, which is also advocating for strengthened educational ties between Ghana and Russia.
4. Wontumi Speaks From Prison! …Demands Prison Hospital, Conjugal Visits & Total Reform
Summary: NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), speaking from prison, is calling for prison reforms including a prison hospital and conjugal visits.
The Custodian
1. MAIN HEADLINE: ORAL Chair Ablakwa Faces Image Crisis – Minority Calls For His Immediate Resignation Over South Africa Evacuation Scandal
Summary: Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who also chairs the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, is facing an image crisis. The Minority, led by Ranking Member on Foreign Affairs Samuel A. Jinapor, is demanding his immediate resignation over the South Africa evacuation scandal.
2. TOR Eyes Stock Exchange Listing To Finance Recovery
Summary: The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), under Managing Director Edmond Kombat, is considering listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange to finance its recovery.
3. Parliament Salutes First Sky, Bui Power Solar Partnership
Summary: Parliament has commended the partnership between First Sky and Bui Power Authority for their solar project.
The Ghanaian Publisher
1. MAIN HEADLINE: GH¢49.7m SA Evacuation: Minority Demands Ablakwa’s Head
Summary: The Minority in Parliament, led by Ranking Member on Foreign Affairs Samuel Abu Jinapor, is demanding the head of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over the GH¢49.7 million South Africa evacuation scandal.
2. NAMLA Accuses Minerals Commission Of Falsehoods Over Konongo Takeover
Summary: Northern Ashanti Mines Limited (NAMLA), through Director and Shareholder Fredrick Okine, is accusing the Minerals Commission of falsehoods regarding the takeover of the Konongo mine.
The NewsCenta
1. MAIN HEADLINE: Resign, Sack Or Censure – Minority steps up pressure on Ablakwa over evacuation irregularities
Summary: The Minority in Parliament is intensifying pressure on Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over irregularities in the South Africa evacuation. The call was led by Ranking Member Samuel Abu Jinapor.
2. MTN to award GH¢750,000 to 16 SMEs in business pitch contest
Summary: MTN Ghana, through its Chief Enterprise Business Officer Angela Mensah-Poku, is set to award GH¢750,000 to 16 Small and Medium Enterprises in a business pitch contest.
3. Parliament praises First Sky, Bui Power solar partnership
Summary: Parliament has praised the solar partnership between First Sky and Bui Power Authority for the Yendi solar project.
Business & Financial Times
1. MAIN HEADLINE: STOCK MARKET – Chai Energy eyes US$300m IPO …on course to be largest in GSE history
Summary: Chai Energy is targeting a $300 million Initial Public Offering, which would be the largest in the history of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).
2. CONFAB: Africa Virtual Asset Summit (AVAS) 2026 – The Accra Declaration: Africa’s blueprint for trusted tokenisation
Summary: Coverage of the Africa Virtual Asset Summit 2026 held in Accra, with a focus on the Accra Declaration as Africa’s framework for trusted tokenisation of assets. Features Johnson Asiama, BoG Governor.
3. Real-time inflation data set to change
Summary: Ghana’s system for measuring and reporting inflation data in real-time is set to be changed.
4. ECONOMY: Equipment costs offset labour relief in construction sector …as inflation rises to 5.1% in September
Summary: In the construction sector, high equipment costs are cancelling out relief from labour costs, as construction inflation rose to 5.1% in September.
5. COMMUNITY BANKING: Atwima Kwanwoma Community Bank records impressive growth – bags GH¢62.7 million in profit before tax, shareholders get 40% returns
Summary: Atwima Kwanwoma Community Bank has reported strong financial performance with GH¢62.7m profit before tax and 40% returns for shareholders.
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