Dwaso Nsem

The Constitution of Ghana (Amendment) Bill, 2025 seeks to amend the Constitution to remove these restrictions, allowing Ghanaians with dual citizenship to hold specified public offices. The proposed changes would affect positions such as:

Member of Parliament

Ministers of State

Ambassadors and High Commissioners

Secretary to the Cabinet

Chief of Defence Staff

Service Chiefs

Inspector-General of Police

Other constitutionally restricted public offices

Government of Ghana has declared Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in response to the recent floods that affected seven regions. The exercise is aimed at improving sanitation, clearing drainage systems, and reducing the risk of further flooding.

Accra is facing a growing waste management challenge because there is currently no active final landfill site within the city to receive most of its solid waste. As a result, waste collectors are transporting refuse to disposal sites outside Accra, significantly increasing travel time and operational costs.

Mayor of Accra has stated that relief distribution is being strictly monitored to ensure it reaches only flood victims. He also announced that all unauthorized structures along the Odaw River will be demolished to help prevent further flooding

Let’s break down the hidden health risks that follow flooding and the practical steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. From contaminated water to disease prevention, this is a must-listen conversation on staying safe after the flood.

Traders at the Odawna Rubber Factory Market near Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra are counting heavy losses after torrential flooding and a subsequent fire swept through the area. Among the worst affected is a trader locally known as “Happy Yourself,” who broke down in tears after losing 15 shops filled with goods.

A poultry farmer, Victor Gezie, has recounted how heavy rains and flooding devastated his farm in Dawhenya, in the Greater Accra Region, killing more than 1,600 birds and causing significant financial losses

Following heavy flooding in Accra, Muntaka Mubarak has advised employers not to force workers to report to work, urging them to prioritize safety and conduct meetings virtually via platforms like Zoom until conditions improve

Abena Pokua has expressed frustration over the recurring flooding in Accra, stating that authorities are already aware of the challenges and should focus on fixing them instead of conducting aerial inspections.

Municipal Chief Executive for Awutu Senya East, Seth Sabah Serwonoo-Banini, has reportedly entered the studios of Kasoa-based Obaatanpa Radio accompanied by individuals described by witnesses as “thugs”