Newspaper Headlines, July 29, 2026
This is what the front pages of the papers say:
Daily Graphic
Main Headline: Don’t leave autistic children behind
Summary: The Managing Director of GTBank Ghana, Thomas Attah John, has called for deliberate action to promote the inclusion of people living with autism. He stated that awareness campaigns alone are not enough and highlighted GTBank’s role in driving social change. Continued on page 03.
2. Gabonese President Nguema on 3-day state visit
Summary: The Gabonese President is on a 3-day state visit. The visit involved high-level discussions with Ghana’s leadership at the Presidency. Details on page 02.
3. GCB posts GH¢1.23bn half-year profit
Summary: Ghana Commercial Bank recorded a GH¢1.23 billion profit for the first half of the year. Full report on page 02.
4. VALCO needs strategic investor to survive – GIADEC
Summary: GIADEC says VALCO requires a strategic investor to ensure its survival and long-term viability. More on page 13.
Daily Guide
1. Main Headline: Kantanka Family Split Over Kwadwo Safo’s Funeral Date
Summary: There is a reported disagreement within the Kantanka family over the scheduled funeral date of the late Dr. Kwadwo Safo. The family rift involves Sarah Adwoa Safo and Kwadwo Safo Jnr. Full story on page 3.
2.GH¢30bn Projects Unexecuted – Minority
Summary: During the Mid-Year Budget Review Debate, the Minority stated that projects worth GH¢30 billion have not been executed. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is featured on the story. Details on page 3.
3. Police Fires Gun At Techiman Krobo Nursing Students’ Demo, 4 Arrested
Summary: Police allegedly fired shots during a demonstration by Techiman Krobo Nursing students. Four people were arrested. The photo shows a police officer dragging a female student. More on page 6.
4. Courts To Be Automated Nationwide – CJ
Summary: The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, announced plans to automate courts nationwide. He was pictured with the Vice President and other dignitaries at an event. Details on page 6.
5. Pastor Arrested For Fraud, Sharing Nudes
Summary: A pastor, Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, has been arrested over allegations of fraud and sharing nude images. More on page 6.
The Chronicle
1. Main Headline: Ignore Akofena, Apostle Safo’s Funeral Not Cancelled! …Says Adwoa Safo
Summary: Sarah Adwoa Safo has urged the public to disregard reports from “Akofena” and confirmed that the funeral arrangements for the late Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing Kwadwo Safo have not been cancelled. Stories on pages 3 & 7.
2. Apostle Kwadwo Safo: A Life Beyond The Ordinary
Summary: A tribute/feature on the life and legacy of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo, highlighting his impact and contributions. See page 14.
3. Dagbon Delegation Officially Informs Okyenhene Of Ya-Na’s Passing
Summary: A delegation from Dagbon officially informed the Okyenhene about the passing of the Ya-Na. The group was pictured in a photograph with the Okyenhene.
4. Annoh-Dompreh Pushes For Legal Recognition Of Traditional Medicine
Summary: Annoh-Dompreh is advocating for legal recognition of traditional medicine.
Daily Analyst
1. Main Headline: Adwoa Safo, Brother Battle Over Father’s Will
Summary: Sarah Adwoa Safo and her brother, Nana Kwadwo Safo, are reportedly in a dispute over the will of their late father, the Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.
2. IMF Approves Final Review
Summary: The IMF has approved the final review. The story appears alongside an image of the IMF building.
3. Okaikwei Central MP Accuses Finance Minister Of Procurement Breaches
Summary: The MP for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has accused the Finance Minister of procurement breaches. See stories on pages 3 & 4.
4. Sanarigu MP Touts Economic Recovery As Lending Rates Fall, Credit Ratings Improve
Summary: The MP for Sanarigu says there are signs of economic recovery, citing falling lending rates and improved credit ratings.
New Crusading Guide
1. Main Headline: I HAVE NO INTEREST, NOT OFFERED TO ACQUIRE VALCO! …Ibrahim Mahama Fires Mischief Makers, Threatens To Sue
Summary: Ibrahim Mahama has denied any interest in acquiring VALCO and said he was not offered it. He criticized those spreading the rumors and threatened legal action. See pages 3, 9 & 10.
2. CPS Detects GH¢30.7bn Gap In Mid-Year Budget
Summary: The CPS has identified a GH¢30.7 billion gap in the Mid-Year Budget during its review.
3. Independence On Trial: …The Fight For Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Soul
Summary: A feature/story examining the current challenges and efforts in the fight against corruption.
4. ‘Ignore Akofena, My Father’s Funeral Is Coming Off’ – Adwoa Safo Assures Kristo Asafo Church, Public
Summary: Sarah Adwoa Safo has asked the public and Kristo Asafo Church to disregard other reports and confirmed that her father’s funeral will go ahead as planned.
5. EOCO Declares Emmanuel Ababio Wanted …Over Alleged Multi-Kilogram Gold Fraud
Summary: EOCO has declared Emmanuel Ababio wanted in connection with an alleged multi-kilogram gold fraud case.
Metro Lens
1. Main Headline: Apostle Safo’s Funeral Thursday
Summary: The funeral for the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo is scheduled for Thursday. Adwoa Safo has urged the public to ignore reports from Akofena regarding the arrangements. Details on Page 9.
2. Okyenhene Receives Dagbon Chiefs, Accepts Invitation to Yaa-Naa Funeral
Summary: The Okyenhene received a delegation of Dagbon chiefs and has accepted the invitation to attend the Yaa-Naa’s funeral. Details on Page 10.
3. Annoh-Dompreh Spearheads African Traditional Medicine Protection Bill
Summary: Frank Annoh-Dompreh, MP for Nsawam Adoagyiri, is leading efforts on a bill aimed at protecting African Traditional Medicine. Details on Page 5.
4. China Mall’s Reckless Disregard For Safety
Summary: The paper reports on safety concerns and reckless disregard at China Mall. Details on Page 8.
The Custodian
1. Main Headline: Chiefs Invoke Deities To Fight GalamseyAs Govt Fails To Act
Summary: Traditional chiefs say they are invoking deities to combat illegal mining because the government has failed to take decisive action. The report is linked to images of galamsey equipment. Read full story on page 3.
2. Banks Lending Not Translating Into Economic Gains – CPS
Summary: Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie, Executive Director of CPS, says that despite banks lending, it is not translating into real economic gains. Details on page 2.
3. Annoh-Dompreh Promotes Traditional Medicine In Africa
Summary: Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Chairman of Pan-African Parliament Committee on Health, Labour and Social Affairs, is advocating for the promotion of traditional medicine in Africa. Details on page 5.
4. Gold Fields Fights To Retain Tarkwa Mine Lease
Summary: Gold Fields Ghana is in a legal/administrative battle to retain its lease for the Tarkwa mine. Details on page 6.
5. Jobless Economic Growth Means Nothing To Ghanaian Youth > Gideon Boako
Summary: Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, says that economic growth without jobs is meaningless to Ghanaian youth.
The New Publisher
1. Main Headline: KANTANKA BURIAL WARAdwoa: “It’s This Weekend”Akofena: “Big Lie, No Way”
Summary: There is a public disagreement over the burial date of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo. Sarah Adwoa Safo insists the funeral is happening this weekend, while Akofena has dismissed it as a “Big Lie”. The photo shows Sarah Adwoa Safo, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, and Nana Kwadwo Safo.
2. Bagbin warns parents against young kids schooling abroad
Summary: The Speaker, Alban Bagbin, has warned parents against sending young children to school abroad.
3. CPS Questions Budget: Ghost Jobs, Phantom Billions
Summary: CPS has raised concerns about the budget, citing issues with “Ghost Jobs” and “Phantom Billions” in government spending.
The Ghanaian Publisher
1. Main Headline: All Set For Apostle Safo’s Funeral…Adwoa Safo Urges Public To Disregard Akofena
Summary: Preparations are underway for the funeral of Apostle Kwadwo Safo. Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo and Hon. Israel Kwadwo Safo (Akofena) are featured. Adwoa Safo is urging the public to disregard statements from Akofena regarding the funeral. See page 3.
2. Apostle Kwadwo Safo: A Life Of Faith, Innovation And Vision
Summary: A tribute to the late Odeneho Apostle Emeritus Professor Engineer Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, highlighting his life of faith, innovation and vision. See page 4.
3. Patrick Boamah Blasts Finance Minister…Accuses Him Of Hypocrisy
Summary: Hon. Patrick Yaw Boamah has accused the Finance Minister, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, of hypocrisy. See page 8.
The Informer
1. Main Headline: SC Justices Affirm Ghana’s 2-Term Presidential Limit
Summary: Supreme Court Justices including Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Agyei, Justice Janapare Bartels-Kodwo, and Justice Senyo Dzamefe have affirmed Ghana’s constitutional 2-term limit for the presidency. Story on Page 3.
2. Galamsey Fight: Chiefs Turn To Deities For Intervention
Summary: As part of the fight against illegal mining, chiefs are turning to deities for intervention. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, is pictured. See Page 4.
3. Mahama Pushes Code Of Conduct Law
Summary: President Mahama is pushing for a Code of Conduct Law. See Page 4.
4.’Forgive Me, Mr President’… Jailed Wontumi Begs Mahama for Mercy After 20-Year Sentence
Summary: Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Chairman Wontumi, who is jailed, is pleading with President Mahama for mercy following a 20-year sentence. See Page 5.
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