The Ghanaian singer said he continues to explain that he was unaware of the song’s political direction when he recorded his part.
Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene has revealed that he continues to face criticism over his involvement in Sarkodie’s 2020 hit song “Happy Day.”
The singer made the comments during an interview with Hitz FM presenter Andy Dosty in October 2024, explaining that he still has to deal with the consequences of the song’s political interpretation.
“I’m still suffering for that feature”
Kuami Eugene said he did not know the song would eventually be perceived as an NPP campaign song when he agreed to feature on it.
He explained that after hearing Sarkodie’s initial verse, he recorded his chorus, but the song subsequently developed in a direction he had not anticipated.
He said he has had to repeatedly explain that he was not part of the political message associated with the song.
How “Happy Day” became political
“Happy Day” was released in 2020, shortly before Ghana’s general election.
The song attracted controversy after Sarkodie praised aspects of the Nana Akufo-Addo administration, including the Free Senior High School policy, and ended his verse with the phrase “Nana, toaso.”
The song was consequently interpreted by many listeners as an endorsement of the then-president and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Kuami Eugene says he was blindsided
According to the singer, the initial conversation surrounding the collaboration did not point in a political direction.
He said he recorded his chorus after hearing Sarkodie’s first verse and was disappointed by how the final song was interpreted.
He subsequently found himself having to explain his position repeatedly whenever the song resurfaced.
Graphic Online also reported his account, including his comments about continuing to face consequences from the collaboration.
The controversy continues to resurface
The “Happy Day” controversy has remained part of discussions around Ghanaian music and celebrity politics.
Sarkodie previously rejected the interpretation that the song was intended as an NPP endorsement, while Kuami Eugene has consistently maintained that he did not intend to endorse any political party.
GhanaMedia Verification
VERDICT: VERIFIED STATEMENT — RECIRCULATED FROM 2024
The statement attributed to Kuami Eugene is genuine and was widely reported in October 2024.
However, the social-media graphic currently circulating should not be presented as breaking or newly made news in September 2026.
Bottom line: The quote is authentic, but the post is recycling a 2024 interview.
Nollywood actor popularly known as Pawpaw said he prefers to focus on his life, family and helping those close to him.
Nollywood actor Osita Iheme, popularly known as Pawpaw, has revealed that he currently has no plans to marry or have children.
Iheme made the comments in a statement reported in July 2025, when he was 43 years old.
“I’m already 43 years, I have no plans of getting married. I just want to live my life and help those closer to me. My brothers and sisters have children—I consider them as mine.”
His comments reflect his decision to live life on his own terms rather than feel pressured to marry because of age or societal expectations.
A decision to live differently
Iheme has generally maintained a relatively private personal life despite his long career in Nollywood.
His comments suggest that he is comfortable with his current circumstances and places importance on supporting members of his family.
The actor has previously spoken about marriage in interviews. In an earlier MyJoyOnline interview, he said marriage was not something he wanted to undertake simply because other people were doing it.
No confirmed wife or children
Available biographical sources continue to describe Iheme as unmarried and without biological children.
Social-media photographs of the actor with children have previously generated speculation about his personal life, but such photographs do not establish that he is a father.
GhanaMedia fact-check
VERDICT: VERIFIED STATEMENT — OLD/RECIRCULATED
The core statement attributed to Osita Iheme is supported by reports published in July 2025.
However, the social-media post circulating now should not be described as breaking news because the statement is more than a year old.
GhanaMedia also found no sufficiently authoritative evidence to substantiate the post’s claimed $3 million net worth, so that figure should not be presented as fact.
Bottom line: Pawpaw’s comments are real, but the viral post is recycling an older 2025 statement.
Read more entertainment stories in the GhanaMedia.net entertainment and lifestyle coverage.
A Kumasi parent says desperation over his daughter’s unresolved 2026 SHS placement led him to consider paying GH¢10,000, before he was allegedly asked for GH¢15,000. A separate report identifies St. Louis SHS as the school involved, but the alleged demand has not been independently confirmed.
A parent in Kumasi has alleged that he was asked to pay GH¢15,000 to secure a Senior High School placement for his daughter, who obtained an aggregate 9 in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The allegation emerged amid mounting frustration over Ghana’s 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), with parents turning up at placement-resolution centres to resolve cases involving unplaced candidates and school assignments.
According to a September 11 report by JoyNews/MyJoyOnline, the father said he was prepared to pay GH¢10,000 to secure a placement for his daughter but was allegedly asked for GH¢15,000 instead.
What the parent alleged
The parent said his daughter scored aggregate 9 in the BECE but remained without an SHS placement.
He explained that the situation became increasingly frustrating as he searched for an alternative school after the initial placement option did not meet his daughter’s preference.
According to his account, he eventually sought assistance from someone he believed could help secure another placement. He said he was willing to pay GH¢10,000 but was allegedly told that the amount required would be GH¢15,000.
However, GhanaMedia has not independently established that St. Louis SHS itself demanded GH¢15,000. The amount should therefore be attributed to the parent’s allegation rather than presented as an official school charge.
CSSPS under pressure
The allegation comes as Ghana’s 2026 SHS placement exercise faces significant pressure.
The Ghana News Agency reported that 527,932 out of 604,567 qualified candidates had been placed by September 7, representing 87.3 percent of candidates eligible for placement.
However, 76,635 qualified candidates had not been automatically placed, with high demand for Category A schools identified as a major factor.
The Ministry of Education said the challenge was not necessarily a shortage of places across the secondary-school system, but a mismatch between available vacancies and candidates’ preferred schools.
Candidates who were not automatically matched were advised to use the self-placement system and consider schools and programmes with available vacancies.
Government warns against unauthorised admissions
The Ministry has also introduced an upgraded CSSPS admission and enrolment portal intended to allow parents and guardians to complete parts of the process online.
According to the Ghana News Agency, Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak warned heads of schools not to admit or enrol students outside the CSSPS system.
The Ministry said unauthorised admissions could create discrepancies in student data and cause problems with government disbursements to schools. It also warned that sanctions could be imposed on heads who violate the directive.
Another allegation of political interference
The parent also told JoyNews that someone at the placement centre allegedly asked whether he was affiliated with the NDC and whether he possessed a party card.
He claimed the person suggested that an NDC card could have helped him obtain assistance with the placement.
The parent, however, said he did not want to politicise the matter and remained focused on finding a school for his daughter.
GhanaMedia has not independently verified this political-affiliation allegation.
A wider placement problem
The case comes amid broader complaints emerging from placement-resolution centres.
Parents have reported children remaining unplaced, students being assigned to schools they did not select and lengthy queues at resolution centres.
Those historical investigations, however, do not prove the current GH¢15,000 allegation.
GhanaMedia Verification
🟡 REPORT VERIFIED — SPECIFIC PAYMENT ALLEGATION UNPROVEN
GhanaMedia can verify that the underlying parent’s account is genuine and has been reported by JoyNews/MyJoyOnline, including the allegation that he was prepared to pay GH¢10,000 and was subsequently asked for GH¢15,000.
GH¢15,000 has not been established as an official St. Louis SHS admission fee.
GhanaMedia has found no official statement from St. Louis SHS confirming the alleged demand.
The allegation that the payment was demanded specifically by the school should remain attributed to the parent.
The separate political-affiliation allegation has also not been independently established.
Editorially, GhanaMedia should therefore use “alleges,” “claims” or “says” throughout the story rather than stating that St. Louis SHS demanded GH¢15,000 as a fact.
Read more Ghana education stories in the Ghana News section of GhanaMedia.net.
NPP National Women’s Organiser aspirant Mavis Hawa Koomson has alleged that the NDC deliberately caused poor BECE results because it is unwilling to fund first-year tertiary fees. However, no evidence has emerged to substantiate the allegation.
Mavis Hawa Koomson, an NPP National Women’s Organiser aspirant, has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of deliberately causing students to perform poorly in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
Koomson reportedly made the claim on Friday, September 11, 2026, saying the NDC had “intentionally failed” BECE students because it was not prepared to pay their fees at Level 100.
What Hawa Koomson alleged
According to the statement attributed to Koomson:
“NDC has intentionally failed BECE students because they are not ready to pay free fees for level 100 students.”
The allegation suggests that examination results were deliberately manipulated to reduce the number of students who would eventually qualify for tertiary education and therefore become beneficiaries of the government’s No-Academic-Fees policy.
GhanaMedia has found no evidence from WAEC, the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service or another authoritative source establishing that the 2026 BECE results were deliberately manipulated for this purpose.
The Level 100 issue
There is an important educational distinction in Koomson’s claim.
The BECE is taken at the end of basic education and is used in the process of placing successful candidates into second-cycle institutions.
For the 2026 placement exercise, the Ghana News Agency reported that 527,932 candidates had secured places in Senior High Schools (SHSs), Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) and Technical and Vocational institutions.
Therefore, a BECE candidate does not move directly from the examination into university Level 100. A student would generally progress through second-cycle education before becoming eligible for tertiary admission.
Ghana’s No-Academic-Fees policy
The government does have a policy covering academic fees for eligible first-year students in public tertiary institutions.
The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) says the No-Academic-Fees policy was designed to cover the academic fees of first-year students admitted to public tertiary institutions.
The official No-Fees-Stress portal also identifies No Academic Fees as a government initiative covering academic fees for Ghanaian first-year students admitted to public tertiary institutions.
Government has reported substantial expenditure under the wider No-Fees-Stress programme. The Ghana News Agency reported in July that GH¢900.353 million had been provided to support 317,841 students under the programme.
Concerns over the 2026 BECE results
The 2026 BECE results have attracted genuine concerns from some parents, schools and education stakeholders.
WAEC’s provisional results release reported that some candidates’ results had been withheld or cancelled over examination irregularities.
More recently, the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations called for a technical review of the assessment and results-processing system, including marking, moderation, grade conversion, standardisation and possible anomalies.
These concerns are legitimate matters of public discussion, but they do not by themselves establish Koomson’s allegation of deliberate political manipulation.
GhanaMedia verification
VERDICT: QUOTE VERIFIED — ALLEGATION UNPROVEN
GhanaMedia can verify that the statement attributed to Mavis Hawa Koomson was publicly reported and reproduced by current Ghanaian media coverage.
However, the central allegation — that the NDC deliberately caused BECE students to fail because it did not want to pay future Level 100 fees — has not been independently established.
The distinction is important: Koomson made the allegation; that does not make the allegation a proven fact.
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Anthony Omari was seriously injured while defending children at Faraja Children’s Home in Kenya. His bravery later inspired an international fundraising campaign that raised more than $80,000.
NGONG, Kenya — In the early hours of January 23, 2012, Anthony Omari found himself facing armed intruders at the children’s home where he lived and worked in Ngong, Kenya.
Anthony Omari was injured while defending children at Faraja Children’s Home during a 2012 attack in Kenya.
Omari, then 24, was responsible for helping protect children at Faraja Children’s Home, which was caring for 37 children at the time.
When the intruders entered the home, Omari confronted them with a hammer. During the struggle, one of the attackers struck him in the face with a machete.
The injury left a deep wound running from his forehead toward his upper lip and required 11 stitches.
He Put the Children’s Safety First
Despite suffering a serious facial injury and bleeding heavily, Omari continued trying to protect the children.
Contemporary reporting by the Associated Press said Omari defended the under-resourced orphanage from machete-wielding attackers before ensuring the children were secured inside.
Only after the children were safe did Omari collapse from his injuries.
The attack left him with a prominent scar, but his actions prevented the terrified children from being left exposed to the intruders.
A Home That Had Already Faced Break-Ins
The attack was particularly alarming because Faraja Children’s Home had already experienced security problems.
The home provided shelter and care for vulnerable children in Ngong, near Nairobi. The incident exposed the difficult security and financial conditions facing the facility at the time.
Omari’s decision to confront the attackers instead of retreating became the defining moment of the incident.
One Story Sparked a Global Response
Omari’s story might have remained largely unknown outside Kenya if not for Ben Hardwick, a 21-year-old Penn State student who was in Kenya at the time.
Hardwick learned about the attack and helped share Omari’s story online. What began as an effort to raise about $2,000 for improved security at the children’s home quickly grew into an international fundraising campaign.
According to the Associated Press report, more than 3,600 people from all 50 U.S. states and 46 countries eventually contributed more than $80,000.
The funds were intended to improve security and provide other support for the children’s home, including measures such as stronger locks, security guards and a perimeter fence.
What the Viral Story Gets Right — and Wrong
The story has resurfaced online in recent years, often accompanied by dramatic captions claiming that Omari “fought off six armed men with a hammer.”
There is an important distinction to make.
The contemporary Associated Press account describes Omari defending the orphanage from a half dozen machete-wielding attackers. Other retellings describe the immediate confrontation around Omari’s room differently.
For that reason, GhanaMedia.net does not present the exact number of attackers involved in the immediate confrontation as an independently established detail.
What is firmly supported by the contemporary reporting is that Omari confronted armed attackers, used a hammer in his defence, suffered a machete wound to his face requiring 11 stitches, and acted to protect the children inside the home.
A Scar That Became a Symbol of Courage
More than a decade later, photographs of Omari with the distinctive scar on his face continue to circulate online.
But behind the viral image is a story that goes beyond a dramatic confrontation.
It is the story of a young Kenyan caretaker who placed the safety of vulnerable children ahead of his own safety — and whose actions eventually brought international attention and financial support to the children’s home.
For the 37 children inside Faraja Children’s Home that night, Omari’s decision was simple: protect them first.
GhanaMedia.net Editorial Verification
Verification status: Verified historical account.
Anthony Omari: Identified in contemporary reporting.
Faraja Children’s Home: Identified as the children’s home in Ngong, Kenya.
37 children: Reported in connection with the home.
Hammer: Reported as the weapon Omari used during the confrontation.
Machete injury: Confirmed by contemporary reporting.
11 stitches: Reported by the Associated Press.
International fundraising: Confirmed.
More than $80,000 raised: Reported by the Associated Press.
“Six armed men”: Requires contextual qualification and is therefore not used as an absolute headline claim.
GhanaMedia.net has distinguished between details supported by contemporary reporting and later viral retellings to avoid presenting exaggerated social-media claims as established fact.
Source: Associated Press reporting published in 2012 and syndicated by the Daily Herald.
Saltpond, Central Region, September 10, 2026 – Mfantsiman Girls Senior High School is set to celebrate its 66th Anniversary Speech and Prize-Giving Day from Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27, 2026, with the 2001-year group of Mfantsiman Old Girls’ Association (MOGA) hosting the celebrations.
Mfantsiman Girls Senior High School is set to celebrate its 66th Anniversary Speech and Prize-Giving Day
The Honourable Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, will be the Special Guest of Honour at the main ceremony on Saturday, September 26.
The anniversary is being held under the theme, “Unlearn to Relearn: The Art of Adaptability in a Rapidly Changing World,” which underscores the importance of equipping young people with the mindset, skills and resilience required to navigate rapid changes in technology, education and the world of work.
The theme reflects the school’s belief that in today’s fast-evolving world, knowledge alone is no longer sufficient. Students must be prepared to challenge outdated assumptions, embrace new perspectives and continuously adapt to emerging opportunities and challenges. Through unlearning and relearning, they can develop the confidence, creativity and resilience needed to thrive and lead in a changing world.
The four-day celebration will feature a welcome street carnival, Health Walk, a medical outreach initiative dubbed “Share2Care”, career guidance and mentorship, the main Speech and Prize-Giving ceremony, a 1990s-themed jam, and a Founders’ Day and Thanksgiving Service.
As part of the Share2Care initiative, medical supplies will be presented to the school’s infirmary and the SaltpondGovernment Hospital to support healthcare delivery for students and the wider community. The career guidance and mentorship session will also provide students with opportunities to engage with the old girls from diverse professional backgrounds and gain insights into career development and the world of work.
The main Speech and Prize-Giving ceremony will recognise academic excellence and other outstanding achievements among students, while deserving members of staff will also be honoured for their contributions to the school.
Reflecting on the upcoming Speech & Prize-giving Day, President of MOGA, Mrs. Henrietta Opokua Amissah, said the anniversary was not just a celebration of a milestone, but an opportunity to reflect on the future of the school and its students.
“This year’s theme is particularly relevant because the world our girls are preparing to enter is changing rapidly. We want our girls to leave Mfantsiman not only with knowledge, but with the courage, confidence and adaptability to keep learning, evolving and leading wherever they find themselves,” she said.
The Headmistress of the Mfantsiman Girls Senior High School, Mrs. Roseline A. Sowah-Tagoe said the management of the school looks forward to welcoming old girls from across Ghana and around the world back to their alma mater for this year’s Speech and Prize-Giving Day to celebrate the achievements of its students and honour the contributions of old girls.
“We are particularly excited about the opportunity to reconnect with our old girls, whose continued support, goodwill and commitment remain invaluable to the growth and development of the school”, says Mrs. Sowah-Tagoe.
The celebrations also form part of MOGA’s broader commitment to supporting the development of Mfantsiman Girls SHS, including efforts towards the completion of an ultra-modern ICT Library to strengthen digital learning, research and innovation.
The four-day celebration will climax on Sunday, September 27 with a Founders’ Day and Thanksgiving Service, bringing together students, staff, old girls, parents and members of the Mfantsiman community to celebrate the school’s rich legacy, achievements and future.
Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will visit Ghana from September 15–17, 2026, to engage public and private sector leaders on how the World Bank Group can mobilize greater private investment to support Ghana’s development priorities, strengthen businesses, and create more and better jobs.
Director Makhtar Diop to visit Ghana
During the visit, Mr. Diop will meet senior government officials and engage business leaders, entrepreneurs, civil societyorganizations, academic institutions, and members of Ghana’screative sector to hear their perspectives on the opportunities and constraints shaping private sector growth.
Discussions will focus on how the World Bank Group can mobilize greater private investment to support Ghana’sdevelopment priorities, strengthen competitiveness, expandaccess to finance, and create more and better jobs. The visit will feature high-level engagements and partnership announcements across agribusiness, education, youth employment and skills development, access to finance, industrial development, renewable energy, and the creative economy. These engagements will highlight how private investment can strengthen priority sectors, support business growth, and create more and better jobs in Ghana.
IFC’s work in Ghana supports businesses, strengthens domestic value chains, expands access to finance, and createsopportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, women-ownedbusinesses, and other underserved groups. Recent highlights include financing to expand credit across the cocoa value chain and support food security; investments in manufacturing,recycling, renewable energy, and industrial infrastructure to strengthen domestic value chains and create jobs; andinvestment and advisory support to increase access to finance for SMEs. In FY26, IFC committed US$670 million through its own account and mobilization, compared with US$61 million in FY21.
WHO: Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of IFC | MakhtarDiop on LinkedIn and X
WHEN: September 15 – 17, 2026
WHERE: Accra, Ghana
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▪ Kennedy Fosu, External Affairs Officer, World Bank GroupGhana | kfosu@worldbank.org
▪ Awuiteba Atengdem, Lead Communications Consultant, IFCGhana | aatengdem@ifc.org
IFC – a member of the World Bank Group – is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in over 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities indeveloping countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions andmobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on alivable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams has announced his retirement from international football with Ghana at the age of 32, bringing an end to his four-year journey with the Black Stars.
Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams has announced his retirement from international football with Ghana at the age of 32, ending his four-year career with the Black Stars.
IÑAKI WILLIAMS RETIRES FROM GHANA’S BLACK STARS
Williams made the announcement in an emotional statement, saying he will now focus on the final stage of his club career while continuing to support Ghana’s national team.
A four-year Black Stars journey
Williams made himself available to Ghana in 2022 after previously representing Spain. He made his Ghana debut against Brazil in September 2022 and went on to represent the Black Stars at the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups as well as the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
He scored his first Ghana goal against Madagascar during the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign before adding his second against Chad.
Williams finished his Ghana career with 28 international appearances and two goals.
Williams will now concentrate fully on Athletic Club, where he remains one of the club’s most experienced attacking players.
The forward has made more than 500 official appearances for Athletic Club and remains an important figure at San Mamés.
His decision to retire from international football allows him to focus on the final stage of his club career while remaining a supporter of Ghana’s national team.
A lasting Black Stars legacy
Although his international statistics were modest, Williams leaves behind a memorable connection with Ghanaian football.
He represented Ghana at two World Cups, scored two international goals and became part of a generation that carried the Black Stars into the 2026 global tournament.
For many Ghanaian supporters, his retirement marks the end of a chapter that began when the Athletic Bilbao captain chose to reconnect with his Ghanaian roots.
Iñaki Williams will now continue supporting the Black Stars as a fan while concentrating on the final years of his club career.
Board Chairs and CEOs of Ghana’s specified state entities have signed ten binding commitments aimed at strengthening financial discipline, governance, accountability and public value.
Accra, September 10, 2026 — Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers of specified entities under the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) have signed ten landmark commitments on finance and governance, marking the close of the 2026 SIGA Governing Boards and CEOs Conference in Accra.
SIGA BOARDS & CEOs SIGN 10 LANDMARK COMMITMENTS
The commitments were publicly read, accepted and signed at the Labadi Beach Hotel following deliberations under the theme, “Creating Public Value through Leadership, Corporate Governance and Performance Excellence.”
The signatories represent State-Owned Enterprises, joint venture companies and other state bodies within SIGA’s portfolio.
According to SIGA Director-General Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, the commitments represent a shift from statements of intent to measurable undertakings that will be tracked and enforced.
Five commitments on finance
Under the conference sub-theme “Finance, Financing the Future,” Board Chairs and CEOs committed to reducing their entities’ dependence on government subventions, sovereign-backed borrowing and incidental foreign-exchange gains.
They instead agreed to pursue sustainable, market-based and internally generated financing strategies, subject to regular Board review.
The entities will also explore alternative financing mechanisms, including public-private partnerships, blended finance and infrastructure bonds, while working with SIGA and regulators to address barriers to accessing such instruments.
Other financial commitments include stronger governance and asset management, more robust budgeting and cash-flow management, and rigorous feasibility studies, due diligence and risk assessments before major financing or investment decisions.
Stronger governance and accountability
The second group of commitments focuses on governance.
Board Chairs and CEOs agreed to maintain a clear distinction between Board strategic oversight and executive management authority, reinforcing the principle that Boards provide oversight while CEOs manage day-to-day operations.
They also committed to treating compliance with SIGA’s statutory requirements—including performance contracts and timely submission of required information—as a core governance and accountability responsibility.
The commitments further require individual and collective accountability for institutional performance, with persistent non-compliance or under-performance to be addressed in accordance with applicable laws.
Ethical leadership, conflict-of-interest management, resistance to undue operational interference, transparency and zero tolerance for corruption also form part of the governance commitments.
The final undertaking focuses on institutional capacity, including Board and management competence, succession planning, risk management and internal-control systems.
President Mahama’s warning to state entities
The commitments come against a broader push by President John Dramani Mahama for Ghana’s state-owned enterprises to demonstrate measurable value to citizens.
Addressing the same SIGA conference, the President said public ownership must produce measurable public value and warned that Boards should not interfere in the day-to-day management of state enterprises.
Mahama also warned that persistent underperformance could result in corrective action, including leadership changes, while urging SIGA to strengthen performance monitoring and reporting.
GhanaMedia.net previously reported on SIGA’s 2025 State Ownership Report, which assessed the financial, operational and governance performance of Ghana’s specified entities.
The development also comes amid broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s public-sector governance, including governance and public-sector reforms and accountability across public institutions.
Commitments take immediate effect
The ten commitments were read aloud by Hon. Sammy Gyamfi, affirmed by acclamation and formally signed by the Board Chairs and CEOs present at the conference.
SIGA says the commitments take effect from the date of signing and will guide the Boards and Management of affected specified entities until they are formally reviewed.
Implementation will be tracked through SIGA’s existing performance-contracting and oversight mechanisms, with the Authority expected to report periodically on progress.
The move marks a significant attempt to place financial discipline, institutional accountability and measurable public value at the centre of the governance of Ghana’s state-owned and state-interest entities.
Ghana and Burkina Faso are advancing plans for a major railway connection linking Tema Port with Ouagadougou, aimed at strengthening trade, freight movement and regional connectivity.
Ghana and Burkina Faso are continuing efforts to develop a major railway interconnectivity project that would eventually link Tema Port in Ghana with Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, creating a strategic transport corridor between the Gulf of Guinea and the landlocked Sahel.
The proposed railway is part of a broader regional connectivity plan designed to improve the movement of passengers and freight, strengthen trade and reduce the pressure created by heavy cargo traffic on Ghana’s roads.
Ghana’s Ministry of Transport has previously confirmed discussions with Burkina Faso on developing a railway line connecting Ouagadougou and Tema. The proposed connection could also eventually serve other landlocked countries, including Mali and Niger.
Tema-Mpakadan forms a crucial foundation
A major component of the wider project is already operational.
The 97.97-kilometre Tema-Mpakadan Standard Gauge Railway was completed and commissioned in November 2024. The line forms an important component of Ghana’s wider railway development strategy and the broader Ghana-Burkina Faso interconnectivity initiative.
Ghana, Burkina Faso Push Railway Link to Connect Tema Port With Ouagadougou
The railway plans are also being linked to a broader multimodal transport strategy.
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has outlined plans for a new port at Mpakadan that would allow cargo arriving at Tema to move by rail to Mpakadan, transfer onto barges on the Volta Lake to Buipe and then continue by road toward northern Ghana and landlocked countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
The approach would create an integrated rail–lake–road corridor, potentially strengthening Ghana’s position as a logistics gateway for the Sahel.
The development of Ghana’s transport infrastructure is also connected to the country’s broader trade and logistics ambitions. GhanaMedia.net recently reported on the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority’s latest financial performance and its role in Ghana’s wider logistics economy.
Why the Ghana-Burkina rail link matters
The proposed railway could provide Burkina Faso with a more efficient connection to Ghana’s Atlantic port infrastructure while opening additional opportunities for Ghanaian trade with markets across the Sahel.
The project has also been discussed in the context of reducing the heavy burden placed on Ghana’s roads by transit cargo.
On September 10, 2026, MP Kennedy Nyarko Osei, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Roads and Transport Committee, renewed calls for development of the Ghana-Burkina railway, arguing that shifting a significant portion of Burkina Faso-bound transit cargo from roads to rail could help protect Ghana’s road infrastructure and strengthen economic activity.
The railway initiative therefore represents more than a transport project: it could become an important piece of Ghana’s wider strategy to strengthen regional trade, logistics and economic integration.
