AGP Executive Report

Health Sovereignty Push: President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana is transitioning from a consumer to a producer of health products, urging African leaders to prioritise healthcare investment as aid declines. Parliament vs EOCO: Parliament raised concern over the continued detention of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, even as the High Court granted him GH¢10m bail. Black Stars Reset: After Ghana’s 4-2 loss to The Gambia and Carlos Queiroz’s exit, the Sports Ministry and GFA set up a five-member technical search committee chaired by Fred Pappoe, with Stephen Appiah among members, to recommend a new coach by Oct 9. Ghana Football Pressure: Dreams FC and Hearts of Oak played out a 0-0 draw; both coaches blamed execution issues as the league season continues. Maritime Security Training: NAVTRAC completed a VBSS Training of Trainers course to boost Ghana’s maritime security capacity. National Service Call: NSA released PIN codes for 2026/27 defaulters and eligible candidates to complete mandatory service. Northern Network Disruptions: A Bunkpurugu MP complained about prolonged telecom outages affecting health, education and business. Energy & Environment: Ghana plans a Space Agency; meanwhile MT Asharami Ghana delivered 5,000MT LPG to strengthen energy security. Flood Relief: Red Cross launched DREF support for 350 flood-affected households in Ketu South.

Black Stars Coaching Search: Ghana’s GFA and Sports Ministry set up a five-member committee to recruit the next head coach, chaired by former GFA VP Fred Pappoe, after Carlos Queiroz’s exit following poor AFCON 2027 qualifying results. Premier League Focus: Hearts of Oak chase an immediate response against Dreams FC, while Vision FC host Gold Stars in another key Ghana Premier League weekend. Digital Skills for Girls: GIFEC will train 500 girls in coding in 2027 after a pilot that reached 150 girls across Ashanti, Bono East and Northern regions. Health Alerts: Korle-Bu specialists urge women not to ignore painless breast lumps and call for early screening; endocrinologists also warn diabetes and hypertension can be “silent killers.” Education Labour Talks: Pre-tertiary teacher unions and government ended talks without agreement, with unions to review new proposals before returning next week. Accra Safety/Infrastructure: SSNIT says it removed unauthorised beachfront occupants at Labadi to protect its investments and reduce risks to guests and operations. Trade & Security at Tema: Importers petition GRA to investigate alleged diversion of 28 containers from Tema Port.

Black Stars Shake-Up: Ghana’s Sports Ministry and the GFA agree on a major overhaul after Carlos Queiroz’s exit, including a five-member technical search committee to recommend the next head coach by Oct 9, plus new management structures for men’s and women’s teams and directives to restore the coach’s official residence. Teacher Allowance Validation: Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says a committee is validating data to determine which teachers qualify for the proposed 20% deprived-area allowance, amid ongoing strike concerns. Health at Borders: WHO urges stronger disease surveillance and collaboration at Ghana’s border points, warning that mobile populations can accelerate outbreaks. SSNIT Boosts Bank Stake: SSNIT increases its stake in Société Générale Ghana to 24.36% after acquiring an additional 5%, aiming to strengthen workers’ and pensioners’ retirement assets. Construction Costs: Building inflation rises to 4.6% in August 2026, driven mainly by materials, while labour costs ease. Tax Compliance Push: Analysts argue Ghana should hit its 18–20% tax-to-GDP goal through voluntary compliance, accountability and fairness—not new levies. Accra Flood-Related Claims: Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe denies La Beach demolitions were part of flood mitigation, saying the action was linked to safety concerns raised by a hotel. Breast Cancer Awareness: Breast Society of Ghana urges early screening in Pinktober, citing survival rates above 90% when detected early. Ghana–Korea Partnership: Korea’s ambassador flags new opportunities with Ghana in AI, education, trade, healthcare and governance as both mark 50 years of ties next year.

Cybersecurity: Ghana recorded 3,876 cyber incidents from January to July 2026, with online fraud driving 47% of cases, the Cyber Security Authority said at the National Cyber Security Awareness Month launch in Accra. Digital skills & jobs: Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) and ManyTek International signed an MoU to boost cybersecurity, AI, applied research and industry-linked training. Anti-corruption due process: OccupyGhana challenged EOCO and BNI to stop treating investigations like punishment, citing court rulings on account freezes and concerns over bail and travel restrictions. Football crisis: Sports Minister Kofi Adams summoned GFA leadership over the Black Stars’ poor AFCON qualifiers start and said government cannot dissolve the GFA. Power supply: Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson backed extending Karpowership’s contract beyond August 2027 as demand rises. Ports & drugs: Parliament’s Minority urged Ghana to suspend Colombia maritime/visa arrangements over cocaine security fears. Roads accountability: Roads Minister Kwame Agbodza called for reviewing the one-year defect liability period for road contracts. Business & energy: COMAC warned fuel pricing overcrowding and pushed for full deregulation. Sports: Ghana’s Freezy Macbones won the WBO Africa light heavyweight title after beating Nigeria’s Zodsolo Appah.

Health & Society: Veteran actor Pete Edochie says he’s battling swelling in his hand and leg and struggles to walk, while Ghana’s health system pushes prevention—GHS expands its Community Scorecard to track HIV and TB, and KATH reports 234 confirmed breast cancer cases in 2025 as Pink October ramps up early detection. Cybersecurity & Digital Economy: Communication Minister Samuel Nartey George calls for stronger, research-led cybersecurity collaboration, as CSA warns Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem needs tighter coordination to curb fraud and AI-driven scams; Ghana also recorded 3,876 cybersecurity incidents in seven months. Roads & Infrastructure: Contractors have returned to the Accra–Kumasi Bypass after government renewed commitment, with multiple sections now at high completion levels. Finance & Pensions: SSNIT increases its stake in Société Générale Ghana to 24.36% as the bank’s ownership shifts to Attijariwafa Bank. Sports: Carlos Queiroz and the GFA mutually terminate his Black Stars contract after a disastrous AFCON qualifying start; locally, Hearts of Oak press for a turnaround against Dreams FC, while Asante Kotoko beat Karela United 1-0. Public Safety: A major fire gutted Duraplast in Accra’s North Industrial Area, and Manhyia South MP Baffour Awuah turns himself in to EOCO after an arrest warrant.

Gold & FX Boost: GoldBod says it generated US$1.871bn in forex from artisanal gold trading in September, beating its US$1.4bn target by US$471m, with US$701.3m sold to banks and the rest channelled to the Bank of Ghana for reserves. Judiciary & Justice Delivery: Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie says the Judiciary is awaiting clearance to recruit 127 magistrates to fill vacancies, and urged judges to stay human while serving with restraint. Health Policy: Dr Koku Awoonor-Williams says Ghana’s Universal Health Coverage push must be judged by whether people can access quality care without financial hardship. Youth & Digital Safety: A new platform, LetsDebunk, was launched to help Ghanaian youth and communities identify and challenge disinformation. Finance & Credit Access: The Bank of Ghana intensified public sensitisation on the Borrowers and Lenders Act (Act 1052), urging businesses to use the collateral registry to unlock credit. Galamsey Enforcement Debate: A Rocha Ghana and One Ghana Movement’s Senyo Hosi both argue enforcement has been too weak and politically constrained, allowing galamsey to persist. Ports & Drug Trafficking: President Mahama ordered security agencies to make Ghana’s ports “ironclad” against drug trafficking, while government says “cocaine coast” claims are misleading. Energy & LPG: Asharami Ghana commissioned a 6,000MT LPG storage terminal at Tema Oil Jetty, with first cargo delivered, to strengthen energy security. Accra Transport: Stakeholders renewed calls for a new Accra transport plan beyond the Ayalolo controversy. Crypto Oversight: The IMF says Ghana’s crypto rules lack comprehensive oversight and wants activity-based guidance before the December 2026 regime starts. Legal Profession Reform: The Ghana Law Society proposes 10 hours of annual pro bono legal service per lawyer, and the Attorney-General urges lawyers to help shape laws, not just interpret them. Black Stars Fallout: After a 4-2 loss to The Gambia, Carlos Queiroz apologised and took responsibility, while calls for GFA leadership changes continue.

Court Watch: Accra High Court has issued a warrant authorising EOCO to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah and to search and seize documents in an investigation tied to SIC Life Savings and Loans. Health Diplomacy: Ghana’s earlier rejection of a US health compact over access to medical records and drug inspection rules is now echoed by Nigeria’s renewed controversy over its similar US deal. Energy & Economy: Ghana Energy Awards opens nominations for its 10th anniversary edition in Accra, while Bank of Ghana begins circulating redesigned “Heritage Series” cedi notes from November 3. Football Politics: Parliament’s Sports Committee says it will invite the GFA and Sports Minister over the Black Stars’ AFCON qualifying collapse after a 4-2 loss to The Gambia; coach Carlos Queiroz rejects resignation calls. Power Supply: Western Regional Minister backs extending Karpowership’s contract as it supplies 450MW to the grid. Business & Trade: GoldBod reports US$1.871bn forex from September gold sales, exceeding its monthly target. Tech Skills: Government partners with Huawei to train 3,000 girls in AI under the Girls in ICT programme.

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Ghana’s Black Stars crashed 4-2 to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium after surrendering a 2-0 lead, leaving them winless from two matches and under fresh pressure as Carlos Queiroz apologised and took full responsibility. Sports Governance: Queiroz defended his squad choices and urged better preparation for the next double-header against Somalia. Oil & Taxes: Ghana won a $393m arbitration against Tullow Ghana Limited over taxation of business interruption insurance proceeds, with the tribunal rejecting Tullow’s claims. Anti-Fraud Push: Stakeholders in Accra called for tighter collaboration among businesses, police, regulators and the public to tackle increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. Parliament & Narcotics: Speaker Bagbin ruled a proposed parliamentary probe into major narcotics seizures inadmissible, citing ongoing court cases. Public Accountability: Auditor-General Dr Pamela Graham pledged tougher disallowance and surcharges, plus an online tracker for audit recommendations. Transport & Safety: TRAFFITECH-GH automated traffic enforcement was moved from Oct 1 to Nov 1 for more public sensitisation. Diplomacy: Kyrgyz FM Jeenbek Kulubaev will visit Ghana for consultations and document-signing talks. International Football: Morocco cancelled its Oct 4 friendly against Ghana.

Traffic & Road Safety: Ghana Police has pushed full rollout of TRAFFITECH-GH from October 1 to November 1 to allow more public awareness on how the system works and how Electronic Notices of Violation (ENV) will be issued. Parliament & Narcotics Oversight: Speaker Alban Bagbin rejected the Minority’s motion for a parliamentary probe into major narcotics seizures, saying it overlaps with pending court matters; the Minority argues oversight can proceed without prejudging cases. Politics & Free Speech: Bagbin cautioned MPs and party leaders against rewarding insults and threats, warning misuse of freedom of expression could weaken Ghana’s democracy. Economy & Budget Talks: Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson met industry leaders ahead of the 2027 Budget, urging businesses to invest as the “golden era” begins and promising lower cost of capital. Sports (AFCON Qualifiers): The Black Stars blew a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 to The Gambia in Accra, while attendance at the Accra Sports Stadium was low. Health & Borders: WHO urged stronger border health surveillance with Ghana’s Immigration Service to curb cross-border disease spread. Education & Labour: GNAT says about 2,000 teachers in Dormaa are complying with a strike directive, with calls for government to address promotion arrears. Disaster: Floodwaters in Hohoe (Volta Region) displaced thousands after River Dayi burst its banks.

US Health Compact: President Mahama says Ghana rejected a proposed US health compact “in record time,” calling conditions humiliating—especially demands for pathogen profiles, medical records, and limits on Ghana’s FDA checks—while warning of a $74m health budget gap after US withdrawal. Accra Traffic: Government begins Aayalolo contra-flow on three Accra corridors (Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra, Kasoa–Accra) from Sept 29, with reserved lanes for Ayalolo buses during peak hours. Teacher Payments: GES says it will submit promotion documents for about 60,000 teaching staff to the Controller and Accountant General to prevent further disruption. Road Safety: MTTD reports 9,000 preventable crashes and over 900 deaths between January and August 2026. Economy/Policy: BoG holds the Monetary Policy Rate at 14%; Finance Minister Ato Forson pushes the “New Economy” plan to boost local production. Sports (AFCON): Black Stars host The Gambia today in a must-win 2027 AFCON qualifier after losing 2-0 to Ivory Coast; goalkeeping coach Daniel Gaspar backs Ghana’s top keepers.

Health Diplomacy: Jamaica welcomes its first cohort of 43 Ghanaian nurses under a four-year health agreement to recruit and temporarily deploy up to 400 healthcare workers. Foreign Policy: President Mahama says Ghana rejected a US Health Compact after Cabinet flagged demands including surrender of health data, domestic funding requirements, and bypassing Ghana’s FDA checks. AFCON Qualifiers: Carlos Queiroz tells Ghana to dominate possession and play attacking football for 90 minutes as the Black Stars host The Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium; Gambia’s Abdou Jammeh says his side won’t dwell on absentees after beating Somalia 2-1. Sports Discipline: Ghana FA charges Asante Kotoko over alleged fan misconduct and charges Aduana coach Samuel Boadu for provocative gestures; players Hubert Gyau and Seidu Saana also face charges. Economy & Industry: GoldBod shifts local gold purity testing to XRF as definitive from October 1, with water-density now only indicative. Transport & Safety: Ayalolo contra-flow lanes begin Sept 29 on three Accra corridors; meanwhile, two dead and 14 rescued in the Kpetoe–Sarakope accident and four die in a crash at Anyinasin Junction. Education & Schools: GES denies EduPack/NCPTA purchases are compulsory; Ketu North MP Edem Agbana demands the MoU be published.

Football Shake-up: Asante Kotoko and coach Eric Tinkler have parted ways after just three months, following a 2-0 loss to Aduana FC that left the club ninth. Black Stars Debate: Manhyia South MP questions Philemon Baffour’s past call-up despite limited playing time, while GFA president Kurt Okraku reacts to Inaki Williams’ retirement decision. AFCON Qualifiers: Alexander Djiku is ruled out of Ghana’s clash with The Gambia after injury, adding to a growing list of absentees. Road Safety Tech: Police train enforcement teams for Traffitech-GH ahead of its Oct 1 rollout. Crime Crackdown: Police arrest 64 suspects and recover firearms in an Achimota operation. Cocoa & Food Security: COCOBOD pegs 2026/27 producer price at GH¢42,400 per tonne; NAFCO boosts the national food buffer with GH¢100m. Health & Digital: OneHealthEHR goes live in Liberia and Ghana, expanding offline-first clinical records. Economy & Revenue: Government oversubscribes T-bills; GRA pushes real-time VAT for cross-border digital services. Sports & Youth: Ghana appoints Rafatu Inusah as chef de mission for the 2027 Youth Commonwealth Games.

Ghana Premier League: Matchday Four delivered shocks as 10-man Aduana FC beat Asante Kotoko 2-0, while Karela United ended Hearts of Oak’s unbeaten start with a 1-0 win; FC Samartex held Swedru All Blacks 1-1, Bechem United edged Dreams FC 1-0, Port City beat Gold Stars 2-0, and Medeama thrashed Basake Holy Stars 4-1. Black Stars AFCON Qualifiers: Carlos Queiroz’s side return to Accra to host The Gambia on Tuesday after a 2-0 loss to Côte d’Ivoire, with injuries forcing squad changes and a push for better finishing. Aviation & Jobs: President Mahama and Boeing discussed reviving Ghana’s national airline, with Boeing projecting a possible return within 18 months and exploring a regional MRO hub. Cocoa Finance: Cocoa Capital PLC plans to raise up to GH¢16.3bn to fund 2026/27 cocoa purchases and refinance legacy debt. Education Inclusion: Government moves to institutionalise Ghanaian Sign Language in schools. Local Life & Safety: Ride-hailing drivers in Teshie and parts of Accra report renewed concerns about late-night trips to poorly lit areas. Sports Youth: Ghana’s Black Maidens thrashed Ivory Coast 4-0 in the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup finale.

Energy & Investment: President Mahama says Ghana will sign an agreement for a 1,200MW gas-fired thermal power plant before end-2026, aiming to avoid stranded power as the energy mix shifts. Power & Industry: IFC and LMI Holdings expand Solar for Industries to boost reliable renewable power for businesses in Tema and Dawa industrial zones. Public Safety: Fire Service finds only five of about 30 hydrants functional in Accra’s Ministries enclave, raising emergency response worries. Digital Skills: Absa backs the 2026 GirlCode Ghana Hackathon to grow young women’s participation in the digital economy. Telecoms Disruption: NCA reports major voice and data outages in parts of Northern Ghana after fibre cuts. Sports (Accra): Accra hosts junior tennis winners—Peppa Fennis wins a second straight ITF J60 title, while David Beckles takes the boys’ singles crown again. Tourism & Travel: Ghana marks World Tourism Day with a focus on AI and digital tools reshaping travel, while Uganda Airlines plans new flights to Accra from October 27. Regional Climate: ECOWAS Parliament says climate action is stalled by poor funding and weak political will.

Child Protection & Birth Registration: UNICEF and Ghana’s Gender Ministry reaffirmed plans to tackle child marriage, adolescent pregnancy and strengthen birth registration linked to child protection, including support for out-of-school girls and young mothers under LEPIP. Housing & Finance: Day two of the 3rd Republic Bank–JoyNews Habitat Fair at Junction Mall, Nungua, drew homebuyers with mortgage, construction, security and renewable energy offers. Energy for Industry: IFC and LMI Holdings expanded Solar for Industries to boost reliable power for 100MW of solar in Tema and Dawa industrial zones, targeting 100+ businesses. Health Campaigns: Keta prepares a PIRI HPV vaccination drive for eligible girls; MTN Ghana held a health walk and free screening in Tamale. Accra Utilities & Safety: ECG scheduled Tema power outages (Sept 29–Oct 1); GNFS found 23 non-functional fire hydrants in the Ministries enclave. Governance & Security: Police interdicted seven officers over alleged extortion in Accra; French Embassy trained Ghana Police CTU in counter-terrorism. Economy & Transport: Government ordered NAFCO to release 50,000 bags of grain to settle ECOWAS obligations. Sports: Ghana’s U-23 coach Desmond Ofei named a 26-man squad for AFCON qualifiers; Black Stars host Gambia after a loss to Ivory Coast.

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Black Stars opened Group C with a 2-0 loss to Ivory Coast in Bouaké. Coach Carlos Queiroz blamed missed chances and poor finishing, saying the first goal changed everything and defending his criticism of the referee’s penalty decision. Ghana now turns to the next fixture against the Gambia in Accra after returning home. Sports Politics: Manhyia South MP Nana Baffour Awuah traded barbs with GFA president Kurt Okraku, accusing football administration of conflicts of interest and questioning player selection. Security: Police arrested 64 suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition in a special operation at Achimota. Separately, the Ghana Army warned new soldiers against misusing social media and abusing uniforms. Health & Environment: AMA urged science-led action to tackle Accra’s environmental health risks, while the Health Ministry moved to integrate validated traditional medicine into mainstream care. Energy & Economy: TOR received its first crude shipment for local refining from GNPC’s Sankofa field. Digital Assets: Ghana hosted DASA 2026, inviting Francophone West Africa into the digital assets dialogue. Courts: “Ghana Jollof” nurse bail was denied by the High Court.