Newspaper Headlines, August 21, 2026

This is what the front pages of the papers say:

Daily Graphic

1. MAIN HEADLINE: Unsavoury social media commentary dangerous – President to religious leaders

President John Mahama is urging religious leaders to be measured in what they say in public. He said a careless comment from the pulpit, mosque, or a post online can spread fast and cause serious damage. He said this at the Assemblies of God Ghana 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting at Gomoa Fetteh, and reminded everyone that Ghana’s religious tolerance should not be taken for granted. He wants leaders to promote unity.

2. GH¢20.5bn irregularities rock public institutions

The Auditor-General’s report has uncovered GH¢20.5 billion in financial irregularities in public institutions. It shows issues of mismanagement and unaccounted public funds.

3. Don’t reduce journalism to contest for attention, serve public needs — Kwesi Pratt Jnr.

Kwesi Pratt Jnr. is telling journalists not to chase attention and clicks on social media, but to focus on serving the real needs of the public with truthful and responsible journalism.

Ghanaian Times

1. MAIN HEADLINE: Turn research into medicines, vaccines — Health Minister urges researchers

Health Minister Mr. Akandoh has challenged Ghanaian researchers and scientists to move beyond academic papers and translate their research into real, usable medicines and vaccines. He wants local research to solve local health problems and reduce dependence on imports.

2. Seed Council seeks stronger seed certification, traceability

The Seed Council, led by Mr. Eric Bentsil Quay, is pushing for a stricter system to certify and track seeds. The goal is to ensure farmers get genuine, quality seeds and to stop fake seeds on the market.

3. SIC Insurance doubles dividend to GH¢20m – Targets return to No. 1 position

SIC Insurance has doubled its dividend payment to shareholders to GH¢20 million. The company says it is working to reclaim its position as the number one insurance company in Ghana.

4. GRA deepens use of data to drive revenue growth

The Ghana Revenue Authority, led by Mrs. Appau-Klu, is using more data and technology to improve tax collection and boost revenue for the country.

Daily Guide

1. MAIN HEADLINE: Adamus Lease Revocation ‘Ministerial Committee Findings Tip Of The Iceberg’

Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah says the findings released by the Ministerial Committee on the Adamus mining lease revocation are just the beginning. The story suggests there is deeper rot or issues to be uncovered beyond what has been made public so far.

2. I’m Not Under Any Probe – Gen. Oppong-Peprah

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. G.K. Oppong-Peprah has denied reports that he is under investigation. He says he is not under any probe.

3. Engineers To Shape Ghana’s Policy Direction – Bawumia

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says engineers must play a central role in shaping Ghana’s development policies and future direction.

4. Give Us GH¢380m Locked Up Funds – Mine Workers

Mine workers are protesting and demanding the release of their GH¢380 million locked-up funds.

5. SC Rules On ‘Selective’ Vacation Sitting Injunction Today

The Supreme Court is expected to rule today on an injunction case concerning the selective listing of cases during the vacation sitting. The case involves Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

The Chronicle

1. MAIN HEADLINE: Sammy Gyamfi Has Not Disputed $1.7bn Loss – Minority

The Minority in Parliament, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, claims that Sammy Gyamfi has not denied or challenged their allegation of a $1.7 billion loss to the state. They are holding him to that figure.

2. Revocation Of Adamus License: The Inside Story

Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah gives the inside details on why the government revoked the Adamus mining license. The paper promises to reveal what really happened behind the decision.

The Custodian

1. MAIN HEADLINE: GoldBod Can’t Claim Benefits & Disown Losses

Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin is insisting that GoldBod cannot take credit for profits but reject responsibility for losses. This comes as the Minority in Parliament is demanding a probe into GH¢22bn Gold Trading Losses.

2. Adamus Owes Over GH¢205m Statutory Arrears, Repatriates $224m > Committee Report

Page 2According to the Committee Report by Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Adamus mining company owes over GH¢205 million in statutory arrears and has repatriated $224 million out of the country.

3. Asanteman COKA Stops NPP Aspirants From ‘Incoming MP’ Mantra

Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah aka Asanteman COKA is warning NPP parliamentary aspirants to stop calling themselves ‘Incoming MP’ and creating division in the party.

Daily Analyst

1. MAIN HEADLINE: Saglemi – Mahama targets 700 housing units – By March 2027 – First 1,500 units expected by December 2027

President John Dramani Mahama says the stalled Saglemi housing project will be revived. He is targeting 700 units by March 2027 and 1,500 units by December 2027.

2. Don’t sacrifice accuracy for clicks – GJA President warns journalists

See Stories on Page 3&4GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour is warning journalists not to sacrifice accuracy and truth just to get clicks and attention on social media.

3. Galamsey: Methodist Church urges action beyond prayers

The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Most Rev. Prof. Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, is calling for concrete action, not just prayers, in the fight against illegal mining (galamsey).

4. Mineworkers’ Union protests delay in releasing funds belonging to 19,000 miners

The Mineworkers’ Union is protesting the delay in releasing locked-up funds that belong to 19,000 miners.

5. Arise Ghana urges government to intensify fight against galamsey

Pressure group Arise Ghana, led by Selorm Dramani Dramado, is urging government to be more serious in fighting galamsey.

6. 24-hour Secretariat has no control over proposed markets – Goosie Tanoh

Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, Goosie Tanoh, clarifies that his Secretariat has no control over the proposed markets project.

The New Publisher

1. MAIN HEADLINE: $1.7billion Gold Loss: GoldBod Cannot Pocket Fees and Disown Losses – Minority Leader

Minority Leader Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin is attacking GoldBod over the $1.7bn / GH¢22bn gold trading losses. He says the agency cannot take the fees/commissions when there is profit but deny responsibility when there are losses.

2. Two Watchmen Interdicted Over Sexual Assault Of SHS Girl

Two school watchmen have been interdicted (suspended) over the alleged sexual assault of a Senior High School girl.

3. SC Rules on Vacation Trials Today

The Supreme Court is expected to give a ruling today on the case about vacation trials / selective sitting during legal vacation.

The Ghanaian Publisher

1. MAIN HEADLINE: Committee Uncovers Massive Rot At Adamus

A committee chaired by Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has uncovered massive rot at Adamus mining company. The paper links CEO Angela List to the report. This follows the revocation of the Adamus lease.

2. Let’s Make Bawumia President In 2028 …COKA Tells Constituency Chairmen

Ashanti Regional Chairman of NPP, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah aka Asanteman COKA, is campaigning for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to become President in 2028. He is urging constituency chairmen to support him.

3. Oppong Nkrumah Injunction: Supreme Court Rules Today

The Supreme Court, under Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, will rule today on the injunction filed by Kojo Vincent Oppong Nkrumah over the vacation sitting of the court.

The Metro Lens

1. MAIN HEADLINE: GSA Cuts Car Import Fees

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has cut Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVOC) fees for car imports. The new rates are significantly lower than global PVOC charges. The table shows new fees of 200-300 cedis/dollars depending on the country of origin (Japan, Korea, UK, US, etc.) compared to the old 300-400.

2. Africa Centre for Disease Control Appoints Annoh-Dompreh to Advisory Council

MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has been appointed to the Advisory Council of the Africa Centre for Disease Control.

3. GJA @77: Media Must Adapt to Changing Economics of Digital Platforms – Dwumfour

GJA President Albert Dwumfour says at the 77th anniversary of the Ghana Journalists Association, the media must adapt to the changing economics of digital platforms and not just chase clicks.

New Weekend Crusading Guide

1. MAIN HEADLINE: HORRID ROT AT ADAMUS MINING COSTS GHANA MILLIONS

The Ministerial Review Committee Report says Adamus Mining failed to pay royalties and taxes, costing Ghana millions. This is the reason behind the revocation of their license. Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is pictured.

2. Leave Oppong-Peprah Alone – Soldiers Warn

Some soldiers are warning critics to leave the Army Chief alone and channel their misdirected energies into something positive. Refers to the current Chief of Defence Staff.

3. Powerful BDCs Want To Upstage BOST

Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs) are lobbying to build their own regional depots, which could upstage BOST. The story alleges a media and intelligence hub is pushing this agenda.

4. Asanteman COKA Pledges… I’ll Enforce Discipline To Strengthen Party Structures

NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman hopeful Odeneho Kwaku Appiah aka COKA pledges to enforce discipline to strengthen NPP structures.

5. Annoh-Dompreh Leads Charge To Legalise, Protect African Traditional Medicine

MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh is leading a charge to legalise and protect African Traditional Medicine.

The Informer

1. MAIN HEADLINE: OSP Saved ¢5.73bn …In Corruption Investigations; Secured 7 Convictions – GACC Report Reveals

The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) Report says the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) under Kissi Agyebeng has saved Ghana GH¢5.73 billion through corruption investigations and secured 7 convictions. Kissi Agyebeng is pictured.

2. NPP Falls on Own Dagger! …As Wontumi Eyes Nat’l Chairmanship from Prison

The paper claims NPP is in crisis and Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi is eyeing the National Chairmanship even from prison.

3. Afenyo-Markin Accuses CJ … Alleges ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Against Torkornoo

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is accusing the Chief Justice (CJ Paul Baffoe-Bonnie) of a grand conspiracy against former CJ Gertrude Torkornoo.

4. Zonalisation Breach… Burkina-bound Trucks Flood Accra …Operators Alleged Extortion; NPA, BOST Urge to Act

Burkina-bound fuel trucks have flooded Accra in breach of the zonalisation policy. Operators are alleging extortion and calling on NPA and BOST to act.

The Daily Statesman

1. MAIN HEADLINE: GOLDBOD CANNOT POCKET FEES AND DISCLAIM LOSSES – Minority Leader fires back

Minority Leader Stephen Alexander Afenyo-Markin fires back at GoldBod over the alleged GH¢22bn / $1.7bn gold trading losses. He insists GoldBod cannot take fees/commissions and then deny responsibility for losses.

See Story on Page 2

2. Ghanaians expect results – Methodist Presiding Bishop urges gov’t

Methodist Presiding Bishop, Most Rev. Prof. Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu urges government to deliver tangible results in the fight against galamsey and national issues. He says Ghanaians expect results, not just prayers.

3. COKA urges NPP members to uphold constitution

Asanteman COKA (Odeneho Kwaku Appiah) urges NPP members to uphold the party constitution and enforce discipline.

4. NPP MPs, executives back Nana B’s bid for 1st Vice Chair

Some NPP MPs and executives are backing Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B) for 1st Vice Chairman position.