The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to two separate road incidents in the Greater Accra Region on Saturday, August 22, 2026. These incidents included a bus crash and a trailer fire.

Members of the campaign team for former Greater Accra Regional Minister Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover were involved in an accident in the Oti Region while campaigning.

Newly elected Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, has said his decision to seek the position has been driven by a desire to gain experience for a…

Parts of Ghana's Greater Accra Region, including Ashaiman, are scheduled to experience a 15-hour power outage due to emergency repairs on a damaged transmission tower by the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo).

Some parts of the Greater Accra Region will experience temporary interruptions in power supply this weekend as restoration and planned maintenance works are carried out on the damaged Tema–Achimota…

A domestic fire on Monday, August 10, destroyed a wooden structure and its contents at Abeka Total along Fint Road in the Okaikwei North Municipality of Ghana's Greater Accra Region.

An abandoned trailer was destroyed in a fire at Ogbojo, Greater Accra Region, while two other separate blazes were recorded at Circle Roundabout and Teshie Bush Road.

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) is set to commence another phase of demolition exercises next week in Laboma and Agbogbloshie, targeting structures built on waterways to reduce flooding in Accra.

Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service successfully contained a domestic fire at Teshie LEKMA, behind Prolife Pharmacy, in the Greater Accra Region, with no casualties reported.

Fifty-five young individuals from underserved communities in Ghana's Greater Accra Region have completed an intensive mentorship program designed to prepare them for leadership, career success, and active community service.

Ghana's Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, led members of her Ministry’s Advisory Board on a monitoring visit to schools in the Greater Accra Region to assess the implementation of the Ghana School Feeding Programme.

The Ghana Police Service has intercepted 1,054 vehicles in the Greater Accra Region as part of a nationwide enforcement campaign against the unauthorized use of sirens, horns, and improper vehicle modifications.

Governance expert Prof. Douglas K. Boateng urged Ghanaians to prioritize integrity over political loyalty to foster a stronger governance culture and develop future leaders. He spoke at the Greater Accra Regional launch of the Boardroom Governance Summit.

The Ghana National Fire Service has recovered the body of an 11-year-old boy who drowned at Adenta Aviation in the Greater Accra Region following a search and recovery operation.

Bon Arrive Ltd, distributors of Holy Mosquito Spray, has donated 8,400 sprays and coils valued at GHS 100,000 to four municipal assemblies in Ghana's Greater Accra Region to aid communities affected by floods and prevent malaria.

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has directed that all markets, shops and commercial centres in the Greater Accra Region remain closed

Ghana's Ministry of the Interior had warned of flooding risks in the Greater Accra Region, and now, as floodwaters recede, public health officials are focusing on the aftermath and potential health crises.

The bodies of two persons believed to have been swept away during recent flooding have been recovered at Adakope near Weija in the Weija Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, heightening…

Maud Lindsay-Gamrat, CEO of Atlantic Catering and Logistics Limited, provided hot meals to displaced residents as part of flood relief efforts in Ghana's Greater Accra Region.

Motorists and commuters using the Avenor stretch in North Kaneshie, Greater Accra Region, are expressing concerns over the deteriorating state of the road following recent heavy rains, making daily travel increasingly difficult.

The Ministry of Energy reports that heavy rains on Monday, June 29, have caused power outages in several areas of the Greater Accra Region, with restoration efforts to begin once conditions are safe.

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has demolished three of 16 identified unsafe structures in the Greater Accra Region and is continuing efforts to evacuate occupants from others, with Tema Kaiser Flats next on the list.

The Ghana Eye Project 2026 has diagnosed 1,468 eye conditions during an ongoing free medical outreach at the SDA Valley View Hospital in Oyibi, Greater Accra Region.

Ghana's High Court has issued an order for the Greater Accra Regional Minister to be served in connection with alleged contempt of court. This development follows legal proceedings related to the minister's actions.

A new study by researchers from Kwame Nkrumah University indicates that nearly six out of every 10 health workers in Ghana's Greater Accra Region are contemplating leaving their jobs. This finding raises significant concerns about the stability and future of the country's healthcare workforce.

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has declared a heightened state of operational readiness across the region. Authorities are intensifying measures to prevent flooding and maintain security ahead of the peak rainy season and the upcoming Homowo festivities.

The Greater Accra Regional branch of the National Association of Registered Midwives, Ghana (NARM-GAR), has donated a polytank to the Makola Government Clinic to improve water access and enhance healthcare delivery at the facility.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully rescued 21 residents trapped in their homes in Doblo Gonno New Site, Greater Accra Region, following severe flooding caused by a downpour on June 4, 2026.

The final funeral rites for Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo are scheduled to take place on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Lashibi Funeral Home in the Greater Accra Region.

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Ocloo, announced that 3,000 solar-powered streetlights have been installed along major roads in Accra through a collaboration between the Regional Coordinating Council and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has urged the Greater Accra Regional Minister to promptly close or relocate a growing livestock market operating near the National Mosque in Kanda.

The Ga Traditional Council has expressed support for Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, calling for forgiveness after public criticism over her comments on staff postings to Northern Ghana.

The Greater Accra Regional Peace Council has urged residents to fully comply with the annual ban on drumming and noise-making, which is in effect from May 4 to June 4, 2026, as directed by the Ga Traditional Council.

Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover has publicly criticized Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene, urging him to focus on tackling illegal mining rather than social media activities. Glover stated that the minister's current approach is undermining the government.

A study conducted by researchers from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana has found a widespread occurrence of exposure to infectious body fluids among health workers in the Greater Accra Region.

The leadership of the International Diaspora Union (IDU), led by Global President Dr. John Adjetey, paid a courtesy call on Prof. King Nii Odaifio Welentsi III, the Paramount Chief of the Nungua Traditional Area in Ghana's Greater Accra Region.

Maphlix Farms in Ghana's Greater Accra Region will supply 3,000 tonnes of tomatoes to the domestic market. This initiative aims to help bridge the country's production shortfall.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that power outages across parts of the Greater Accra Region are a result of faults caused by a recent heavy rainstorm.

The Ministry of Health has received the investigative report into the alleged “medical kalabule” scandal involving the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of Ghana's NDC, thanked voters in the Greater Accra Region for their overwhelming support in the 2024 general election, signaling the region's potential as an NDC stronghold.

Ghana Police Service apprehended Saviour Kojo Ekpe, a suspected land guard, in Abokobi, Greater Accra Region, for alleged intimidation and illegal possession of firearms.

Police in Ghana have arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged lynching of a 26-year-old Liberian national, Austin Tengeeh, near Lashibi in the Greater Accra Region.

A report by the Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS) reveals that the Greater Accra region has the highest consumption of cat and dog meat in Ghana, with women constituting the majority of consumers.

Communities in the eastern corridor of the Greater Accra Region are on the brink of a sanitation emergency after authorities confirmed that the only operational landfill serving the area could reach full capacity within a month if urgent measures are not taken.

Michael Tetteh Kwetey, a former Constituency Secretary and Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced his intention to run for the party’s Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship.

A three-month-old baby girl was rescued after being discovered crying and alone in a bush in the Ada area of Ghana's Greater Accra Region by a farmer.

A study conducted in selected care homes in Ghana's Greater Accra Region revealed a high prevalence of drug-resistant urinary pathogens among the elderly population.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) concluded its regional executive elections, with several incumbents retaining their positions and new faces emerging as regional chairmen across Ghana. Notable wins included Mohammed Baantima Samba in the Northern Region and Joseph Kobinah Esibu in the Central Region.

Odei Ampofo, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the Tipper Truck Drivers Association, announced that the association plans to petition the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) regarding increasing insubordination among some of its members, which poses a danger to road users.

Firefighters successfully contained two separate fire incidents in the Greater Accra Region, specifically at North Kaneshie and Weija, preventing them from spreading to nearby properties.

Two separate fire incidents in Ghana's Greater Accra Region on Thursday destroyed commercial and residential buildings in Nungua and Odorkor Official Town, causing significant property damage but no reported casualties.

The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) has extended its public awareness campaign on gun violence prevention to the Ayawaso North Municipality in Ghana's Greater Accra Region.

A storage room and its contents were destroyed by fire at Pokuasi in the Ga North Municipality of the Greater Accra Region on Saturday, August 1, with no casualties reported.

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), in collaboration with KGL Group and the KGL Foundation, has initiated the construction of an ultra-modern diagnostic center at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) to enhance access to advanced medical imaging services.

Collins Asante, a hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Greater Accra Regional Organiser position, is appealing to constituency executives, the Regional Council of Elders, and other eligible delegates for their support.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) facilitated over GH¢105,000 in credit adjustments for Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Limited customers in the Greater Accra Region.

Premier Health Insurance has donated 20 new wheelchairs to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) in Ghana, aiming to alleviate the shortage of mobility equipment at the facility.

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate operationalization of all Zoomlion Ghana Limited waste transfer stations to enhance refuse collection and waste management in the Greater Accra Region following recent floods.

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has warned that any Metropolitan, Municipal or District Chief Executive (MMDCE) found to have authorized construction on waterways will be removed from office.

The Greater Accra Region is preparing for a major clean-up exercise as the Ghanaian government begins implementing a post-flood mitigation plan to reduce future flooding risks in affected communities.

Ghana's Ministry of the Interior has issued an emergency weather alert, urging residents of the Greater Accra Region to be vigilant due to the risk of flooding from forecast rainfall expected early Monday, July 6.

The Coordinator of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfoh, has attributed the worsening flood situation in the Greater Accra Region to rapid urbanization and widespread encroachment on wetlands.

Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Henry Quartey attributed the worsening floods in Accra primarily to weak enforcement of planning and environmental regulations, suggesting that stricter adherence could have significantly reduced the impact of recent deluges.

Torrential rains in Ghana's Greater Accra Region have caused widespread flooding, displacing thousands of residents across 25 communities and 18 districts, with homes submerged and properties destroyed in areas like Olebu Ablekuma.

Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has directed Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives to intensify rescue operations after widespread flooding caused by heavy rains.

Traders at Kaneshie Market are raising alarms over overflowing refuse and associated health risks, with the Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) attributing the crisis to a shortage of landfill sites in the Greater Accra region.

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government and Rural Development in Ghana is currently meeting with Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Greater Accra Region to identify solutions for pressing development challenges.

A deepening waste management crisis in parts of Ghana's Greater Accra Region has led to hundreds of refuse transport operators being stranded for hours. This situation is raising significant concerns about sanitation and public health in the area.

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, has assured full government support for Ghanaian nationals repatriated from Côte d’Ivoire following demolition exercises that displaced many residents.

Heavy rains in Ghana's Greater Accra Region have caused the Obom-Odunkwa Bridge to become submerged, disrupting movement and leaving residents stranded, with commuters reportedly being charged to cross.

Ghana's Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has announced that 16 buildings in the Greater Accra Region are slated for demolition due to structural compromises, as authorities aim to prevent further building-related disasters.

Following a building collapse, a major fire, and widespread flooding, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has ordered an audit of all multi-storey buildings in the region.

The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) has strongly refuted allegations that it sanctioned the use of the Kanda Highway and other main streets for livestock sales. The Regional Minister clarified that no such authorization was given.

Traditional authorities in Weija, Ghana, including the Chief of Lafa Barimba, Nii Ayi Okoforobour, have voiced support for the government's ongoing demolition of structures built on waterways, an effort aimed at reducing flooding in parts of the Greater Accra Region.

Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, conducted a monitoring tour of selected training centres for the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP) in the Greater Accra Region.

Ghana Police Service has initiated a nationwide search for an individual connected to the killing of two people at Saki, near Tema Golf City, in the Greater Accra Region.

Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) on its opening day after monitoring various centers in the region.

Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover has slammed the directive from the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, for the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to step aside. Glover described the directive as a "knee-jerk reaction."

The Oyibi Police Command in Ghana's Greater Accra Region has arrested two men found in possession of 40 bundles of electrical cables suspected of being stolen from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has publicly distanced her office and local authorities from a demolition exercise at the Kaajaano fishing community in the La Dadekotopon Municipality. The operation displaced several residents, prompting the minister's disavowal.

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in Ghana has completed a four-day anti-drug operation across the Eastern and Greater Accra regions, specifically targeting trafficking networks during the recent Easter festivities.

As part of Ghana Month activities, Universal Hospitals Group (UHG) has made a donation to the children's ward of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital at Ridge in Accra.

The Ministry of Health has received the findings of an investigative committee set up to probe allegations of “medical kalabule” involving the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the Korle Bu…

Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Henry Quartey has revealed that some of his initiatives were blocked by leaders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) due to his rising influence during his tenure.

Ghana's National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has begun intensified inspections of major drains in the Greater Accra Region to prevent flooding ahead of the rainy season.

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged lynching of a 26-year-old Liberian national, Austin Tengeeh, near Lashibi in Ghana's Greater Accra Region.

An 18-year-old unemployed man has appeared before the Adabraka District Court for allegedly assaulting a security guard on duty at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge.

Richard Donkor, the Municipal Environmental Health Officer for Ayawaso North, Greater Accra Region, emphasized the critical need for post-flood disinfection and disinfestation to safeguard public health and prevent disease outbreaks.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) invested GH¢710,965 in infrastructure replacement, including damaged meters, poles, and transformers, across the Greater Accra region during the first half of the year.

Residents in the Brekusu-Kwabenya enclave of Ghana's Greater Accra Region have protested the poor state of local roads, citing negative impacts on their health, businesses, vehicles, and access to essential services.

The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) announced an emergency power interruption in parts of the Greater Accra Region on Sunday, August 16, 2026, to facilitate the replacement of a damaged transmission tower.

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in Ghana's Greater Accra Regional Office announced plans to implement new measures aimed at curbing the recurring accidents at the Ofankor Barrier area.

More than 1,100 women traders, market women, and National Democratic Congress (NDC) women organizers in the Greater Accra Region have petitioned the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice to urgently release former Sedina Tamakloe.

Anthony Nukpenu, Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the NDC, has criticized the government's approach to tackling illegal mining (galamsey) and called for a review of the strategy and better resourcing for enforcement teams.

The Greater Accra Regional Minister and Accra Mayor presented assorted food items and beverages to the Ga Mantse and the Ga Traditional Council on behalf of former President John Dramani Mahama for the Homowo festival.

Residents in several parts of the Greater Accra Region will continue to experience irregular water supply due to ongoing production and distribution challenges, according to the Ghana Water Limited (GWL).

The KGL Group, in partnership with the KGL Foundation, has initiated a major healthcare project to build a state-of-the-art diagnostic center at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) in Ghana, responding to an appeal from the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.

The Ghana AIDS Commission has disclosed that approximately 337,435 people are living with HIV in Ghana, with the Greater Accra Region accounting for the highest number of cases at 77,512.

The Ghana National Fire Service confirmed that two vehicles were destroyed and a school bus sustained partial damage in a fire outbreak at Mahean, near Divine Glory School in the Greater Accra Region, on Monday night.

Bon Arrive Ltd, distributors of Holy Mosquito Spray, Coil, and Repellent Lotion, has donated GH¢100,000 worth of malaria prevention products to four municipal assemblies in Ghana's Greater Accra Region to aid flood-affected communities.

Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has issued a stern warning that any Metropolitan, Municipal, or District Chief Executive found approving illegal construction on waterways will face dismissal.

The Greater Accra Regional Minister has stated that waste from the ongoing clean-up exercise will be properly managed, with the Adepa landfill ready for final disposal. However, no specific budget has been allocated for a nationwide clean-up, and all structures on waterways will be removed.

Residents of Alajo in Ghana's Greater Accra region are appealing to the government for support and compensation in anticipation of planned demolitions of structures built along waterways.

A new assessment by the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) indicates that nearly one-sixth of the legally protected buffer zones along major drainage channels in parts of the Greater Accra Region have been lost to unauthorized developments.

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has instructed all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives to ensure the fair and transparent distribution of relief items to victims affected by recent floods in Accra.

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has assured residents affected by devastating floods in parts of Accra that the government remains committed to providing immediate relief and long-term support.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed 12 deaths and nearly 500 rescues following extensive flooding in the Greater Accra Region after heavy rains. The GNFS has appealed for boats and pickup vehicles to intensify ongoing rescue operations.

The Cancer Support Network Foundation, an NGO, presented a GHC100,000 cheque and assorted consumables to the Paediatric Oncology Unit of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital in Ghana.

A group of New Patriotic Party Electoral Area Coordinators in Ghana's Greater Accra Region has petitioned the party's National Executive Committee, demanding action against former flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

The Ashaiman Irrigation System in Ghana's Greater Accra Region is facing severe pressure from encroachment, raising concerns about the sustainability of agricultural infrastructure.

Zoomlion Ghana Limited, NADMO, and partners have deployed officers across Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region to monitor and maintain flood-prone areas as part of an anti-flood campaign.

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has listed several communities at high risk of flooding and will increase monitoring and intervention following forecasts of 100–150mm rainfall in June.

Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has called for increased investment in waste disposal and treatment infrastructure in the Greater Accra region due to rising waste volumes.

The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) has warned residents that a growing number of prank and false emergency calls are undermining flood response efforts in parts of the Greater Accra Region.

A two-storey residential building collapsed in Adenta New Site, Greater Accra Region, after heavy rainfall, resulting in the death of one woman. The incident occurred near Da Yesu Ase Supermarket.

The Greater Accra Regional Director of NADMO, Dennis Nartey Adjarnor, stated that the organization was in sustained communication with downstream communities before and throughout the spillage of the Weija Dam.

Residents of Sampah Valley in Ghana's Greater Accra Region have been warned of a possible demolition exercise following flooding caused by the spillage of the Weija Dam.

Lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini has condemned comments made by Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo, who suggested that some public office directors were transferred as a form of punishment.

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and Tema West Assembly have commenced a three-day demolition exercise to remove illegal structures from the Sakumono Ramsar site. This action aims to clear encroachments on the protected environmental area.

A worsening sanitation crisis in Nungua Mami, within the Krowor Municipality of the Greater Accra region, has forced a drastic decline in enrollment at the Hope Early Learning Centre, raising…

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has scheduled a demolition exercise from April 28-30 at the Sakumo Ramsar Site in Tema West to safeguard the fragile wetland ecosystem.

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has announced a targeted enforcement operation in the Greater Accra Region this week. The initiative aims to address irregular migration and provide support for vulnerable individuals, while also removing street beggars.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Ghana is set to open five new service centers across the Greater Accra Region, aiming to enhance access to its services for the public.

A rainstorm on Sunday caused widespread disruptions to the electricity supply across several parts of the Greater Accra region in Ghana.

Ghana's Greater Accra Region has become the first in the country to achieve full certification for the Medium-Term Development Plans of its 29 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies for the 2026–2029 period.

Ahtoo Montessori School, located in the Greater Accra Region, has made major international strides at the just-ended robotics competition in the United Kingdom.

A fuel tanker travelling from Tema to Kumasi has overturned on the Accra-Kumasi highway, spilling petrol onto the road and forcing a complete closure of the major transport corridor, leaving commuters and freight vehicles stranded. The Greater Accra Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service confirmed the accident and urged motorists to stay away from the scene due to the risk of explosion. “The road from Accra to Kumasi has been completely blocked. The only way you can access Ku...

The Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to the Republic of Ghana, H. E. Musu Jatu Ruhle, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Austin Tengbe, a 26-year-old Liberian national who was tragically killed by an angry mob in the Lashibi–Sakumono area of the Greater Accra region.

Management of Makola No. 2 Market in the Greater Accra Region has defended its recent decision to adjust rent charges, following protests by some traders demanding government intervention and a takeover of the facility’s administration.

Ten finalist teams from the Greater Accra Region have been inducted into the next stage of the GSTEP (Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize) challenge. The ceremony took place on February 23rd in Tema.