Newspaper Headlines, September 11, 2026
This is what the papers say:
Daily Graphic
1. MAIN HEADLINE: Boards must make SOEs profitable — President
By Kester Aburam Korankye. President John Dramani Mahama has told all Boards and CEOs of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) that they must make their companies profitable. He said SOEs shouldn’t just survive, they must deliver real value because state assets belong to all Ghanaians. Full story on Page 3.
2. PRESEC lifts 9th NSMQ trophy
PRESEC Legon has won the National Science and Maths Quiz for the 9th time, extending their record. Photo on front page shows their contestants jubilating. Full story on Page 20.
3. Ghanaians warned against silent heart disease
Health experts warn of heart disease that kills without showing signs. Citizens urged to check BP, lifestyle and go for regular screening. Page 15.
4. De-escalating Bawku conflict a collective responsibility — Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu
The spokesperson for the National Chief Imam says peace in Bawku needs everyone – not just government and soldiers – to help stop the violence. Page 15.
Ghanaian Times
1. MAIN HEADLINE: New national salary framework: SOE pay to be tied to performance — Pres Mahama announces – Page 13
President Mahama has announced a new salary structure where pay for State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) bosses and workers will depend on how well they perform. If your SOE makes a profit, you get more. If it fails, pay is cut. This matches the Daily Graphic story today on making SOEs profitable.
2. Give anti-graft bodies financial freedom — Special Prosecutor – Page 10
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, says anti-corruption institutions like OSP, CHRAJ and EOCO must be given their own independent budget. He says if they depend on government for money, they can’t fight corruption freely.
3. Nation’s ICT potential must be unlocked with right financing — DBG CEO – Page 13
The CEO of Development Bank Ghana (DBG) says Ghana has huge potential in ICT and digital jobs, but we need the right funding and investment to unlock it for young people.
4. Road users face tougher rules to stem target crashes, indiscipline — Minister – Page 13
The Transport Minister says the government will bring stricter traffic laws and tougher punishment to reduce accidents and indiscipline on our roads. The target is to reduce crashes.
5. Ghana woos China for mining value addition – Page 13
Ghana is asking China to invest in value addition here — instead of just taking raw gold, lithium, and bauxite away, they should help us process it here to create jobs.
Daily Guide
1. MAIN HEADLINE: Polo Beach Files Injunction Against Labadi Beach Hotel Over Jakpa’s Threat To Demolish Club – Page 3
The biggest story. The Polo Beach Club (Polo Court) has gone to court to stop Labadi Beach Hotel. They say businessman Kwame Jakpa, who claims ownership links to the hotel land, has threatened to demolish their club. They are seeking an injunction to block him.
2. Minority Questions GH¢49m South African Evacuation Bill – Page 6
The Minority in Parliament, led by Nana Ayeh Asafo-Adjei and Frank Annoh-Dompreh, is demanding answers over GH¢49 million spent by government to evacuate Ghanaians from South Africa. They want a breakdown of the cost.
3. NPP Expands Delegates List For Youth, Women Organisers – Page 6
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expanded its delegates list to include more Youth and Women Organisers. Frederick Opare Ansah is leading the reform. This will give more people a vote in NPP internal elections.
4. IMF Flags SOEs Board Politicisation – Page 3
The IMF has warned that boards of State-Owned Enterprises are too political. This ties directly to what President Mahama said today in Graphic/Times – that SOEs must be profitable and not party jobs.
5. Mahama Swears In 3 New SC Judges – Page 6
President John Mahama and Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang have sworn in 3 new Supreme Court Judges at the Jubilee House. Photo on the front page.
The Daily Statesman
1. I’LL REPOSITION NPP TO WIN 2028 – John Boadu assures party faithful – Page 2
NPP stalwart and former General Secretary John Boadu says he will reposition the New Patriotic Party to win the 2028 general elections. He gave the assurance to party faithful as part of his campaign message.
2. Kow Essuman gives Finance Ministry legal action ultimatumover unpaid benefits – Page 2
Former Legal Counsel to President Akufo-Addo, Kow Abaka Essuman, has given the Finance Ministry an ultimatum to pay his unpaid benefits or face legal action.
3. Ghana’s education system in crisis — Minority Leader
The Minority Leader in Parliament says Ghana’s education system is in crisis, pointing to challenges with SHS placement and infrastructure.
4. Boakye Agyarko pledges logistics boost for NPP in Ashanti – Page 4
Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has pledged to provide logistical support to boost the NPP’s organization and campaign in the Ashanti Region.
5. Minority questions GH¢49.7m spent on South Africa evacuation – Page 3
The Minority in Parliament is demanding accountability over GH¢49.7 million spent on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, citing inconsistencies in the figures.
Daily Gist
1. LEAD STORY: World Bank Digs Into GoldBod Brouhaha As Minority Insists On Probing $1.7bn Loss
The World Bank has waded into the ongoing GoldBod controversy. This comes as the Minority in Parliament is insisting on a full-scale probe into the alleged $1.7 billion loss at the Ghana Gold Board.
Photo: GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi and Jerry Ahmed Shaib (MP). Full story on Page 3.
2. GH¢50m South Africa Evacuation Bill Raises Fresh Questions On Conflicting Figures And Missing Records
Fresh questions are emerging over the GH¢50 million South Africa evacuation bill under the previous government, with conflicting figures and missing records. Minority MPs Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh and Frank Annoh-Dompreh addressed a press conference on the matter. Full story on Page 3.
3. TOP RIGHT: Awukugua Residents Declare ‘Tax Boycott’ Over Dilapidated JHS
Residents of Awukugua in the Eastern Region have declared a tax boycott to protest the dilapidated state of their Junior High School block. Full story on Page 9.
4. NPP Activist Efya Royal Released On GH¢20,000 Bail
New Patriotic Party activist Efya Royal has been released on GH¢20,000 bail. She was pictured with Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye leaving the court after her release. Full story on Page 2.
5. Ablakwa Rejects MTN’s GH¢20m For Ibrahim Mahama’s GH¢16m
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reportedly rejected MTN Ghana’s GH¢20 million offer in the case involving businessman Ibrahim Mahama’s GH¢16 million.
The Metro Lens
1. NO SCHOOL, NO TAX! – Page 10
Awukugua Declares Tax Boycott, Announces Massive Demonstration Over Dilapidated United JHS
Residents of Awukugua in the Okere District have declared a total tax boycott until the government fixes the collapsed Awukugua United JHS. The photo shows a broken wall and roofless classroom block. They have also announced a massive demonstration to press home their demand.
2. Accra Reset Marks One Year With Push For New Global Development Bargain in New York – Page 8
The Accra Reset initiative is marking one year. A high-level event is being held in New York to push for a new global development bargain and reform of the international financial system.
3. UNGA81 Opens In New York As World Leaders Confront Global Challenges – Page 6
The 81st UN General Assembly has opened in New York with world leaders meeting to discuss wars, climate, poverty and global security challenges.
4. Climate Crisis Now An Economic Security Emergency – UNFCC Executive Secretary, Stiell, Warns Europe – Page 3
UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell says climate change is now an economic and security emergency, not just an environmental issue, and is calling for urgent action, especially in Europe.
The NewsCenta
1. NCA clears MTN, Telecel, Goal for 5G licensing – Page 12
The National Communications Authority has cleared MTN Ghana, Telecel and Goal to roll out 5G services in Ghana as part of next-generation network licensing.
2. Long queues, sleepless nights over SHS placements – Page 8
Parents and students are spending long hours in queues and sleeping at placement centres over challenges with the 2026 Senior High School placement. The photo shows a huge crowd at a centre.
3. Motorcycles Kill 829 Of 1,703 Road Crash Deaths – With 9,877 injured between Jan-July 2026 – Page 2
The lead story. Data shows motorcycles accounted for 829 out of 1,703 road crash deaths recorded from January to July 2026, with 9,877 people injured in the same period. Photos show fatal accidents involving a bus and motorbikes.
4. Punish corruption swiftly, severely – Dr Amoah – Page 6
Dr Kofi Amoah has called for swift and severe punishment for corrupt officials as a deterrent, saying Ghana must deal decisively with corruption.
5. Digital economy powers Ghana’s GDP to 6% – Page 3
Dr Alhassan Iddrisu attributes Ghana’s GDP growth to 6% to the contribution of the digital economy and digitalization drive.
Republic Press
1. EOCO Grills Kpemka …Former Deputy AG Granted Bail Over BOST Dealings – Page 3
Former Deputy Attorney-General Joseph Dindiok Kpemka was invited and grilled by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) over BOST dealings. He has been granted bail. Photo shows Kpemka and EOCO boss Raymond Archer.
2. Several recruits dismissed, blacklisted over falsified WASSCE results – Muntaka
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak says several security service recruits have been dismissed and blacklisted after it was discovered they presented falsified WASSCE results.
3. TUC Rejects Proposal To Allow Dual Citizens To Become MPs – Page 4
The Trades Union Congress, led by Secretary-General Joshua Ansah, has rejected the proposal to allow dual citizens to contest and become Members of Parliament in Ghana.
4. IMF Flags Political Appointments In SOEs …GPHA, VRA, COCOBOD Named Among Governance Weak Spots
The International Monetary Fund has flagged political appointments in State-Owned Enterprises as a major governance concern. GPHA, VRA, and COCOBOD were named among institutions with weak spots.
5. Mahama Puts Justices On Notice … “Let The Constitution Be Your Compass”
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned Justices of the Superior Courts to let the 1992 Constitution be their compass in the discharge of their duties.
The Daily Searchlight
1. CLARIFY GH¢49.7M SPENT ON SOUTH AFRICA EVACUATION! …Minority Demands – Pages 2
The Minority in Parliament is demanding clarity and accountability over GH¢49.7 million allegedly spent on the South Africa evacuation exercise during COVID-19. They are questioning the conflicting figures and breakdown of the expenditure.
2. IMF Uncovers GH¢18.6 Billion Financial Irregularities inState-Owned Enterprises – Page 9
The International Monetary Fund has uncovered GH¢18.6 billion in financial irregularities in Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises, raising concerns about financial management and governance.
3. Abandoned Vehicles Face Auction as New Road Safety Rules Take Effect – Page 8
The National Road Safety Authority says abandoned and unclaimed vehicles impounded on roads will now face auction as new road safety regulations take effect. Photo shows a vehicle being towed.
4. IMF Raises Alarm Over Political Influence in Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises – Page 2
The IMF has raised alarm over political influence and appointments in Ghana’s SOEs, warning it is affecting performance and governance.
Business & Financial Times
1. BoG backs intelligence-led financial crime investigations – Page 3
The Bank of Ghana says it is supporting intelligence-led investigations into financial crimes to strengthen the integrity of the financial sector and combat fraud and money laundering.
2. FOREX: Fiscal constraints widen US$1.7bn WASH financing gap – Page 2
Fiscal constraints have widened Ghana’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene financing gap to US$1.7 billion, threatening access to clean water and sanitation.
3. ANTI-GRAFT: Citizen Kofi demands tougher punishment to fight corruption – Page 2
Businessman and anti-corruption advocate Citizen Kofi Amoah is calling for swifter and more severe punishment for corruption to deter public officials. Photo shows Dr. Kofi Amoah.
4. HEALTH: NCDs threaten productivity …as MoH urges food industry to cut salt, sugar – Page 3
The Ministry of Health has warned that Non-Communicable Diseases are threatening national productivity. The Ministry is urging food industry players to cut salt and sugar in their products. Photo shows health officials in discussion.
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