Newspaper Headlines, October 13, 2026

This is what the front pages of the papers reported:

Daily Graphic

1. MAIN HEADLINE: Uphold integrity, remain impartial – President Mahama charges new EC Deputy Chairpersons

Summary: President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah (law lecturer / former EC Director of Finance, Training Centre and Head of Audit) and Emilia Affi Agbenyo (public policy and development expert) as new Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission. He charged them to uphold the highest standards of integrity and impartiality in managing the country’s electoral process. The photo shows the President with Vice-President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and the two new commissioners. Story continued on Page 3.

2. New Economy will tackle unemployment, restore hope — Ato Forson – Page 13

Summary: Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says government’s new economic program is aimed at reducing unemployment and restoring public confidence / hope in the economy.

3. Call off strike – Education Minister urges GAUA, TUSAAG – Page 20

Summary: The Education Minister is appealing to the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and the Technical University Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) to call off their ongoing strike action and return to negotiations.

4. Afenyo-Markin urges stronger media scrutiny of public institutions – Page 20

Summary: MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin is calling on the media to intensify its watchdog role and provide more rigorous scrutiny of public institutions to ensure accountability.

5. National Defence University Council inaugurated – Page 26

Summary: The governing council for the National Defence University has been officially inaugurated to oversee its operations and academic mandate.

Ghanaian Times

1. MAIN HEADLINE: GPRTU challenges preaching ban – Questions criminal sanctions under LI 2519 – Page 12

Summary: The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is challenging the ban on preaching in commercial vehicles. The union, through its General Secretary Mr. Godfred Abulbire, is questioning the criminal sanctions imposed under Legislative Instrument (LI) 2519 that prohibits preaching and hawking in buses.

2. DVLA reforms boost revenue, cut leakages – Digital stickers rake in GH¢27m – CEO – Page 13

Summary: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority says its recent reforms have increased revenue and reduced leakages, with digital stickers alone generating GH¢27 million. The CEO, Mr. Kotey, attributes the gains to digitization and improved systems.

3. Assemblies of God global chairman arrives for world congress – Page 14

Summary: The Global Chairman of the Assemblies of God Fellowship, Rev. Yoo, has arrived in Ghana for the church’s world congress. He was welcomed by Rev. Wengam. Same event also covered in Daily Guide.

4. BoG pushes tighter digital payment controls – Page 12

Summary: The Bank of Ghana is advocating for stricter controls and regulations in the digital payments space to improve security, compliance and consumer protection.

5. DCE for Achiase rejects 3 prospecting letters from Minerals Commission – Page 4

Summary: The District Chief Executive for Achiase has turned down three prospecting license letters from the Minerals Commission, in a move likely aimed at protecting local interests or due to concerns over mining activities in the district.

Daily Guide

1. MAIN HEADLINE: $611k World Cup Visa Connection – Kofi Adams In Tight Corner

Summary: Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, is under pressure to substantiate allegations that the CEO of Tribe Culture Fest, Nana Boateng Gyimah, illegally received $5861,000 [reported as $611k] and is evading a refund. Mr. Gyimah has denied the claims and demanded that the minister produce documentary evidence of the financial transaction or withdraw his claims. Story on Page 3.

2. Pay Teachers Arrears By Oct. 31 – Minority – Page 3

Summary: The Minority in Parliament, through Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, is demanding that government settles all outstanding arrears owed to teachers by October 31.

3. Mahama Swears In New Deputy EC Chairs – Page 6

Summary: President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Emilia Afi Agbenyo and Dr. Joseph Kweku Asamoah as new Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission. The ceremony was attended by Vice-President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and EC Chair Jean Mensa.

4. World AG Chairman Arrives For Historic Congress – Page 6

Summary: Rev. Wengam pictured with the Global Chairman of Assemblies of God Fellowship Rev. Yoo, who has arrived in Ghana for a historic congress of the church.

The Chronicle

1. MAIN HEADLINE: NO PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT FOR NDC …Mahama Tells Newly Sworn-In Deputy EC Chairs

Summary: President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned the newly sworn-in Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission against partisan conduct, insisting that the Commission must not give preferential treatment to the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), his government, or any political party. The new deputies are Emilia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kweku Asamoah, pictured with the President and Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. Continued on Page 3.

2. US Upgrades Ghana In Human Trafficking Ranking

Summary: The United States has upgraded Ghana’s position in its annual Human Trafficking ranking, indicating improved efforts by Ghana in combating human trafficking.

The Daily Searchlight

1. MAIN HEADLINE: GAUA STRIKE PERSISTS!! …Rejects Appeals to End Strike, Demands Fair Wages Commission Conclude Negotiations – Page 2

Summary: The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has rejected appeals to call off its strike. The association is insisting that the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission must conclude negotiations on their conditions of service before they return to work. The photo shows the GAUA President at University of Ghana.

2. Announce Reopening Dates! …Education Minister Directs Public Universities as Government Seeks to End GAUA Strike – Page 3

Summary: The Education Minister has directed public universities to announce their reopening dates as part of government efforts to resolve the ongoing GAUA strike and get academic activities back on track.

3. Police Officer Arrested After Shooting at Ritz Junction Leaves Two People Injured – Page 4

Summary: A police officer has been arrested after a shooting incident at Ritz Junction resulted in two people sustaining injuries. Police have cordoned off the area as a crime scene.

4. DVLA Cuts Road-worthiness Service Agreement Cost to GH¢2 Million for Three Years After Renegotiation – Page 5

Summary: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has renegotiated its road-worthiness service agreement, reducing the cost to GH¢2 million for three years.

5. Court Registrars Must Notify Lawyers and Litigants Promptly of Cancelled Sittings! – Judicial Secretary – Page 6

Summary: The Judicial Secretary has directed court registrars to ensure prompt notification to lawyers and litigants whenever court sittings are cancelled, to avoid wasted time and inconvenience.

Day Break

1. MAIN HEADLINE: Manifesto Spokesperson To EC Referee: Agbenyo’s Past In Spotlight

Summary: The paper puts focus on Ms. Emelia Afi Agbenyo, one of the newly sworn-in Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission. It highlights her previous political role as a manifesto spokesperson before being appointed as an EC referee, raising questions about her impartiality. Story on pages 3 & 7.

2. EXPOSED: The Powerful Hand Behind Sheila Ahene’s BoG Move

Summary: The paper alleges that Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, Head of Judiciary, is the influential figure behind Sheila Ahene’s move to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). An exposé on the alleged lobbying.

3. GMTF Gets Asogli Thumbs-Up

Summary: The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), administered by Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has received endorsement / support from the Asogli Traditional Area.

The Archives

1. MAIN HEADLINE: GOLDBOD ‘SECRETLY’ TERMINATES $1BN GOLDSTREAM DEAL …APL Demands Full Disclosure On Failed Investment Plan

Summary: The Africa Policy Lens (APL) is alleging that GoldBod, led by CEO Sammy Gyamfi (pictured), has secretly terminated a $1 billion Goldstream investment deal. APL, through Mining consultant and Fellow Wisdom Gomashie, is demanding full disclosure and transparency on why the investment plan failed. Stories on pages 2,3,4&5.

2. DVLA Rolls Out Major Reforms …Six Local Languages For Driving Tests; SMS Alerts For Licence Renewals

Summary: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has introduced major reforms, including conducting driving theory tests in six local Ghanaian languages and introducing SMS alerts to remind drivers about licence renewals.

3. EC Boss’ ‘Enemy’ Bounces Back As Her Deputy …Dr Opoku Applauds Appointment

Summary: One of the newly appointed Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, described as a former opponent of the EC Chair, has bounced back as her deputy. Dr Opoku has applauded the appointment. Related to the swearing-in of Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Asamoah.

4. Doctors Remove 880-Gram Bladder Stone From 49-Year-Old Man

Summary: Medical doctors have successfully removed a massive 880-gram bladder stone from a 49-year-old man in a rare surgical procedure.

Business & Financial Times

1. MAIN HEADLINE: Can banks cut bad loans to 10% without fixing credit enforcement?

Summary: The lead story questions whether Ghanaian banks can achieve the target of reducing Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) to 10% without significant reforms in credit enforcement and loan recovery laws. See page 3.

2. MANUFACTURING: Gov’t to inject US$5bn to revive the Pwalugu factory …as investors begin engagement on partnership – Page 3

Summary: Government plans a $5 billion injection to revive the stalled Pwalugu multi-purpose factory/dam project, with investors starting talks for partnership. Photo shows factory equipment.

3. INVESTMENT: Policy certainty key to unlocking long-term capital – Dr Rakesh Wahi – Page 2

Summary: Dr Rakesh Wahi, founder of Transnational Academic Group (TAG), says consistent and predictable government policy is essential to attract and retain long-term investment capital in Ghana.

4. HOUSING: Housing finance deficit deepens homeownership crisis …as stakeholders demand new funding models – Page 2

Summary: Ghana’s housing finance gap is worsening the homeownership crisis, with stakeholders calling for innovative and sustainable funding models to make housing affordable.

5. FEATURE: No more top soil …what new Cocobod growing medium means for cocoa production – Page 6

Summary: A feature on Cocobod’s new cocoa growing medium that doesn’t use topsoil, and what it means for the future of cocoa production.

6. NEWS: Fitch Ratings highlights UBA’s strong capital, improved asset quality and positive credit outlook – Page 21

Summary: International ratings agency Fitch has affirmed UBA Ghana’s strong capital position, improved asset quality and positive outlook.

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