Newspaper Headlines, August 24, 2026

This what the front pages of the papers say:

Daily Graphic

1. Let’s win sanitation fight together – Chief of Staff urges collective action [MAIN HEADLINE]

Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah is urging collective action from state and non-state actors to win the fight against poor sanitation. He said government is committing resources to tackle environmental crimes, but citizens must also play their part. When sanitation is fixed, the country works, people are healthier, and children can attend school healthy.

2. Tertiary Business Sense Challenge: 6 Universities secure national semi-final berths

Six universities have qualified for the national semi-final stage of the business challenge competition.

3. Ghana now spends less than 20% on servicing debt

Ghana’s debt servicing burden has dropped significantly, now taking less than 20% of spending.

4. Rev. Wengam re-elected Assemblies of God General Superintendent

Rev. Stephen Wengam has been re-elected to lead the Assemblies of God Church, Ghana as General Superintendent.

The Ghanaian Times

1. Nation attracts $2.62bn FDI in 2025 – Manufacturing leads investment drive [MAIN HEADLINE]

Ghana attracted $2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2025, with the manufacturing sector leading the investment drive. Report on Page 12.

2. Minister orders police to crush illegal security groups

Interior Minister orders police to clamp down on illegal private security groups operating in the country.

3. Rev. Wengam rallies church behind growth agenda – After landslide victory

Rev. Stephen Wengam after his landslide victory as Assemblies of God General Superintendent, is rallying the church to support the national growth agenda. Page 14

4. GMet warns of funding crisis over GCAA arrears

Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) warns of a funding crisis due to unpaid arrears owed by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). Page 10.

5. Minority seeks full reconciliation of IMF, GoldBod accounts

Minority in Parliament is seeking a full reconciliation of IMF and GoldBod accounts. Page 4.

Daily Guide

1. 50 Battle For NPP Top Posts [MAIN HEADLINE]

50 aspirants including Boakye Agyarko, Dr. Charles Dwamena, John Boadu, Sylvester Tetteh, Eugene Boakye Antwi and Justin Kodua Frimpong are battling for top National Executive positions in the NPP.

2. Afoko Files NPP National Chairmanship Nomination Tuesday

Paul Afoko will file his nomination for the NPP National Chairmanship race on Tuesday.

3. Rev. Wengam Re-Elected AG Ghana General Superintendent

Rev. Stephen Wengam has been re-elected as the Assemblies of God, Ghana General Superintendent.

4. SC Affirms ‘Selective’ Vacation Sittings, Dismisses Injunction

The Supreme Court has affirmed the ‘selective’ vacation sittings and dismissed an injunction application. Story on page 6. Involves CJ Baffoe-Bonnie.

5. Mahama Rescues Adamus Resources

President Mahama rescues Adamus Resources. Details on page 4.

The Chronicle

1. Afoko Files Chairmanship Papers Morrow [MAIN HEADLINE] Story on page 3

Summary: Mr. Paul Afoko is set to file his nomination papers tomorrow to contest for the Chairmanship position of his party. His photo is featured on the front page.

2. Extortion Claim Against Afenyo Is False – Mama Pat – See Page 2

Summary: Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin (pictured) has been accused of extortion, but Mama Pat says the allegation is false and has denied it.

The New Crusading Guide

1. SAGLEMI OUTCOME VINDICATES NPP’S PRIVATE-SECTOR HOUSING STRATEGY – Oppong Nkrumah [MAIN HEADLINE]

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says the outcome of the Saglemi Housing project has vindicated the NPP’s private-sector-led housing strategy. See Pages 3, 9 & 10.

2. GHANA MARITIME AUTHORITY GETS TO WORK FOLLOWING MAHAMA’S KINGSTON DIRECTIVE

Ghana Maritime Authority has started work following President Mahama’s Kingston directive. See Page 10.

3. Ada Traditional Council Suspends Four Members for Two Years

The Ada Traditional Council has suspended four members for two years.

4. Let’s Work Together To Protect Media Freedom – Asanteman COKA To Journalists

Asanteman COKA calls on journalists to work together to protect media freedom.

The Daily Statesman

1. PERSONAL ATTACKS WON’T DISTRACT US – Minority insists on parliamentary probe into GoldBod losses [MAIN HEADLINE]

Summary: Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says personal attacks will not stop the Minority from pushing for a parliamentary probe into the $1.7bn losses under the GoldBod / Domestic Gold Programme.

2. KON: Saglemi progress proves NPP got private-sector model right

Summary: Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (KON) says recent progress on the Saglemi Housing Project vindicates the NPP’s decision to use a private-sector model for the project.

3. COKA calls for decent language on Ghana’s airwaves

Summary: COKA is urging political actors and media personalities to use decent and respectful language on radio and TV.

4. Galamsey destroys over 100 acres of farmland

Summary: Illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) has destroyed more than 100 acres of farmland, showing the devastating impact on agriculture.

5. Afoko to file nomination for NPP chairmanship tomorrow

Summary: Paul Afoko will file his nomination tomorrow to contest for the NPP National Chairmanship position.

Day Break

1. No Distraction: Afenyo-Markin, Minority Sustain Heat …On $1.7bn Gold Loss [MAIN HEADLINE]

Summary: The Minority in Parliament, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is keeping pressure on government over a $1.7 billion loss recorded under the Domestic Gold Programme. The story says they are not distracted and are sustaining heat on the issue.

2. Ghanaian Muslims Attacked In Mali

Summary: Report of an attack on Ghanaian Muslims in Mali. Photo of a mosque is featured.

3. IERPP Asks Why Celebrate $2.62bn FDI, Loose $1.7bn Under The Domestic Gold Programme

Summary: The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) is questioning government for celebrating $2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) while losing $1.7 billion under its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.

The Daily Gist

1. Afenyo-Markin Hits Back At Critics – Insists $1.7bn Gold Loss Must Be Probed, Vows Legal Action Against Attacks [MAIN HEADLINE]

Summary: Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is responding to his critics over the $1.7bn loss under the Domestic Gold Programme. He is insisting the loss must be investigated and says he will take legal action against personal attacks on him.

2. 50 Pick Forms To Contest 9 NPP Executive Positions

Summary: About 50 aspirants have picked nomination forms to contest for 9 National Executive positions in the NPP.

3. I’m Ready To Go To Jail For Bawumia – Rev Kusi Boateng

Summary: Rev. Kusi Boateng says he is willing to go to jail in support of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

4. Saglemi: NPP’s Private-Sector Model Vindicated – Oppong Nkrumah

Summary: Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says the Saglemi Housing project issue has vindicated the NPP’s private-sector led development model.

5. Afoko Files Nomination Forms For NPP National Chair On Tuesday

Summary: Paul Afwotami Afoko will file his nomination forms on Tuesday to contest for the NPP National Chairmanship position.

6. Gordon Asare-Bediako Drops Out For Miracles Aboagye In NPP Comms Director Race

Summary: Gordon Asare-Bediako has stepped down from the NPP Communications Director race to support Miracles Aboagye.

The Ghanaian Publisher

1. I’m Unfazed By The Attacks …Afenyo-Markin To Critics [MAIN HEADLINE]

Summary: Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says he is not bothered by personal attacks against him for demanding a probe into the $1.7bn GoldBod / Gold Programme losses.

2. Adamus U-Turn: Government Flip-Flop Questioned

Summary: Government’s sudden change of position on the Adamus mining deal is being questioned, with critics describing it as a flip-flop.

3. NPP Elections: Agyarko, Miracles, 48 Others Pick Forms

Summary: 50 aspirants including Boakye Agyarko, Dennis Miracles Aboagye and Hawa Koomson have picked forms to contest for NPP National Executive positions.

4. Sanitation Crisis: Chief Of Staff Calls For Attitude Change

Summary: Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah is calling for a change in attitude among Ghanaians to address the country’s sanitation crisis

The NewsCenta

1. GH¢29.1bn Gold Losses In 4 Years – The role of GoldBod and BoG explained [MAIN HEADLINE]

Summary: A major report on the GH¢29.1 billion losses recorded in the gold sector over 4 years, explaining the roles of GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in the losses.

2. Amankwah solves Commonwealth Hall water crisis

Summary: Samuel Owusu Amankwah has solved the long-standing water crisis at Commonwealth Hall, University of Ghana, by inaugurating a borehole for the hall.

3. 50 pick forms for 11 NPP positions

Summary: 50 aspirants including Paul Afoko, John Boadu, Boakye Agyarko, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Henry Nana Boakye and others have picked nomination forms to contest for 11 NPP National Executive positions.

4. Dr. Sarkodie questions GH¢2bn GoldBod tax waiver

Summary: Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie is questioning a GH¢2 billion tax waiver granted to GoldBod.

Business & Financial times

1. Gov’t weighs lifting grain export ban …amid 70,000mt rice glut [MAIN HEADLINE]

Summary: Government is considering lifting the ban on grain exports due to a surplus of 70,000 metric tonnes of rice in the country.

2. Mansu gains SEC sandbox approval …adds to existing BoG credentials

Summary: Mansu, led by CEO Kwabena Boakye-Yiadom, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sandbox, adding to its existing Bank of Ghana credentials.

3. Strong GDP growth masked decades-long productivity decline – Maxwel Opoku-Afari

Summary: Former BoG official Maxwel Opoku-Afari says Ghana’s strong GDP growth figures are hiding a long-term decline in productivity over several decades.

4. Robust investor confidence in economy returns …as local investments hit US$816m, FDIs US$2.62bn

Summary: Investor confidence in Ghana’s economy has returned strongly, with local investments hitting US$816 million and Foreign Direct Investments reaching US$2.62 billion.

5. UBA appoints Linda Quaynor as first female Board Chairperson

Summary: United Bank for Africa (UBA) has appointed Linda Quaynor as its first female Board Chairperson.

Graphic Business

1. 23 banks, one dollar, many prices – Bank-to-bank rate differences expose customers to varying FX costs

Summary: Ghanaians buying US dollars from banks could save hundreds of cedis on the same transaction just by shopping around. A comparison of indicative US dollar-to-cedi rates quoted by 23 banks on August 20, 2026 shows the price of buying dollars varies considerably from one bank to another. The spread (difference between buying and selling price) is important for customers making large transactions like importers and travellers. A smaller spread means a better rate for customers.

2. GRA deepens use of data analytics to boost revenue mobilisation – Page 2

Summary: The Ghana Revenue Authority is increasing its use of data analytics technology to improve tax collection and boost revenue.

3. The robots aren’t coming for your job – They are coming for half of it – Page 13

Summary: A feature on AI/automation and the future of work, arguing that robots will not fully replace jobs but will automate about half of job tasks.

4. UGBS beats UEW to reach TBSC semi-finals for fourth straight year – Pages 8 & 9

Summary: University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has beaten University of Education, Winneba (UEW) to qualify for the Tertiary Business Sense Challenge (TBSC) semi-finals for the fourth consecutive year.

Graphic Sports

1. Otto Addo should’ve been sacked after AFCON fiasco — Ayew

Summary: Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew says the GFA got the timing of Otto Addo’s dismissal wrong. He believes Ghana did not get the decision to sack Otto Addo wrong, but rather the GFA got the timing badly wrong. He said the FA should have acted when the coach failed to qualify Ghana for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, rather than watch him recover to secure a place at the World Cup.

2. Northern Assassin ‘assassinates’ De Souza — Page 4

Summary: Boxing headline. Ghanaian boxer known as the ‘Northern Assassin’ has defeated De Souza in a bout. Photo shows him being declared winner with a belt.

3. Partey: I’ll sacrifice for Al Shabab — Page 7

Summary: Thomas Partey speaks about his commitment to his club Al Shabab, saying he is ready to give his all / sacrifice for the team.

4. Democracy Cup: Kotoko’s Tinkler faces Hearts’ Kapor — Back Page

Summary: Preview of the Democracy Cup clash between Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler and Hearts of Oak coach Nebojsa Kapor.

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