The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities has announced plans to embark on a peaceful picketing exercise at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, to demand urgent action from government over what it describes as unfulfilled promises on the recruitment of persons with disabilities into the public sector.

The Coalition, in a media invitation issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, called on media houses, journalists, human rights advocates and members of the general public to join and cover the demonstration.

According to the group, the planned action follows several unsuccessful attempts to draw the attention of government and relevant duty bearers to the unemployment challenges facing qualified graduates with disabilities across Ghana.

The Coalition said it has issued numerous press statements, petitioned authorities and participated in previous demonstrations in an effort to have its concerns addressed.

However, it claims that despite repeated promises and assurances, there has been little progress towards addressing the situation.

A major concern raised by the Coalition is the failure to implement what it describes as an official commitment to reserve a 5% quota in public sector recruitment for persons with disabilities.

The group said the promised quota has yet to translate into meaningful employment opportunities for qualified graduates with disabilities.

It described the commitment as a “complete mirage,” arguing that graduates who have acquired the necessary academic qualifications and skills continue to struggle to secure jobs.

The Coalition said the situation has resulted in increasing financial hardship for many of its members, with their academic certificates and degrees remaining unused despite their willingness and ability to work.

The graduates said they are no longer prepared to rely on what they consider to be empty promises and token gestures.

According to them, their demand is not for special treatment but for dignity, inclusion and a fair opportunity to contribute to national development.

The group said qualified persons with disabilities should be given meaningful opportunities to participate in Ghana’s workforce and should not be excluded from employment because of their disabilities.

“We are tired of empty pledges and tokenism,” the Coalition stated, stressing that the time has come for government to move from promises to concrete action.

The group said the decision to picket at the Jubilee House is intended to take their concerns directly to the seat of government and demand accountability over commitments made to persons with disabilities.

The peaceful picketing exercise is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Participants are expected to gather at 9:00 a.m. sharp at the Accra Rehabilitation Centre, also known as the Ghana Blind Union or the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations, around the Adabraka Polyclinic.

From the gathering point, the participants will proceed with their planned activities, including peaceful picketing at the Jubilee House.

The key activities for the exercise will include:

Peaceful picketing;

Display of placards highlighting the concerns and demands of the graduates; and

An official address to the media.

The Coalition emphasised that the exercise will be peaceful and is aimed at drawing national attention to the plight of unemployed graduates with disabilities.

Call to the Media

The group has specifically appealed to photojournalists, camera crews, reporters and other media professionals to cover the exercise and help amplify the voices of the affected graduates.

It said media coverage would help bring greater attention to the concerns of hundreds of qualified Ghanaian graduates with disabilities who are seeking opportunities to work and contribute to the country’s development.

The Coalition believes that increased public awareness and media attention could help push the relevant authorities to take concrete steps towards addressing the recruitment concerns.

The statement was signed by Gilbert Boateng Agyare, Convener of the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities.

The Coalition is therefore urging government and relevant authorities to listen to its concerns and take concrete steps to ensure that the proposed 5% public sector recruitment quota for persons with disabilities becomes a reality rather than remaining an unfulfilled promise.

Ghana and Russia have signed a Visa Waiver Agreement covering holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking the first agreement of its kind between the two countries since the establishment of formal bilateral relations in 1958.

The agreement is expected to facilitate official travel between Ghana and Russia for eligible diplomatic and service passport holders while strengthening government-to-government engagements and broader bilateral cooperation.

The agreement was signed during a three-day official visit to Russia by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov.

Mr Ablakwa announced the development in a Facebook post on Monday, August 17, 2026, describing the agreement as a historic milestone in Ghana-Russia relations.

“On my first day of this important official visit, we signed a historic Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports,” the Minister said.

According to the Foreign Affairs Minister, the agreement represents an important step in deepening relations between the two countries and facilitating official engagements.

He noted that Ghana and Russia would continue negotiations towards expanding visa privileges to other categories of travellers as both sides seek to promote trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges.

“This is the first Visa Waiver Agreement since our two nations established formal bilateral relations in 1958,” Mr Ablakwa stated.

The agreement forms part of broader efforts by Ghana and Russia to strengthen their bilateral relationship and identify new areas of strategic cooperation.

During bilateral discussions, Mr Ablakwa also expressed Ghana’s appreciation to Russia for its support and vote for a Ghana-led United Nations resolution declaring the transatlantic enslavement and racialised chattel as the gravest crime against humanity.

The Minister said the Russian government’s support for the resolution was appreciated by Ghana as both countries continue to engage on issues of international importance.

The three-day official visit is expected to provide an opportunity for Ghana and Russia to map out additional areas of strategic cooperation and strengthen existing bilateral ties.

The two countries are also expected to explore opportunities to deepen collaboration in areas of mutual interest, particularly trade, investment and closer diplomatic engagement.

The signing of the visa waiver agreement therefore represents a significant development in Ghana-Russia relations, while ongoing negotiations on broader visa privileges could further facilitate movement and exchanges between the peoples of the two countries.

With the agreement now in place for diplomatic and service passport holders, Ghana and Russia are expected to continue discussions on additional measures aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation beyond official government engagements.

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BOSTenergies has assured fuel tanker drivers and other stakeholders that steps are being taken to resolve concerns surrounding operations at the company’s Kumasi Depot.

The assurance follows plans by some tanker drivers to embark on a three-day sit-down strike over issues including alleged discrepancies in meter readings and inadequate parking space at the Kumasi Bulk Road Vehicle (BRV) Park.

According to BOSTenergies, management was already aware of the concerns and had begun addressing them before the planned industrial action.

One of the major issues involves a damaged loading arm at the depot. The company said it has engaged a contractor to replace the faulty equipment and restore the loading facility to the required operational, safety and reliability standards.

BOSTenergies added that despite the challenge, the Kumasi Depot continues to meet market demand through its other operational loading arms.

The company also acknowledged concerns about the limited parking space available to tanker operators. It said it had previously acquired land to develop a new BRV parking facility with a capacity of about 200 trucks.

BOSTenergies said a contractor has already been selected to construct the new facility, which is expected to reduce congestion and provide safer parking arrangements for tanker operators.

In the meantime, the company said it is leasing a third-party facility to provide additional parking space until the new 200-truck facility is completed.

BOSTenergies further disclosed that it had met with representatives of the tanker drivers’ union to discuss the challenges and explain the measures being implemented.

Following the engagement, the drivers agreed to suspend their planned three-day strike and continue discussions with BOSTenergies while the outstanding issues are being resolved.

The tanker drivers had earlier raised concerns about alleged inaccuracies in meter readings, claiming that discrepancies in the quantities recorded during loading were causing them financial losses.

They also complained about inadequate parking facilities, saying the shortage was forcing some drivers to park their trucks along roadsides while waiting to load or discharge petroleum products.

According to the drivers, the situation creates safety risks and causes inconvenience for other road users, especially along busy routes.

They therefore called for an urgent solution to the parking challenge and demanded that the petroleum metering system be thoroughly inspected to ensure that recorded volumes accurately reflect the actual quantities loaded.

BOSTenergies said it remains committed to working with the tanker drivers, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and other relevant stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the concerns.

The company also acknowledged the important role tanker drivers play in ensuring the smooth distribution of petroleum products across the country and pledged to maintain constructive engagement with their representatives.

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The Ghana Police Service has urged the public to disregard a flyer circulating on social media that falsely claims the use of AirPods, earphones and other audio devices while driving or riding is prohibited by law.

In a statement, the Service clarified that the flyer is not an official communication of the Ghana Police Service and was neither issued nor authorised by the institution.

The Police said its Cybercrime Unit is currently working to trace the individuals behind the false publication.

However, the Service cautioned motorists, motorcyclists and other road users against activities or devices that could distract them or compromise their attention, hearing, control of their vehicles or awareness of surrounding traffic.

It urged all road users to minimise distractions and exercise maximum caution while using the roads.

The Police further encouraged motorists and other road users to familiarise themselves with and comply fully with the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519) and other applicable road traffic laws.

According to the Service, strict compliance with road traffic regulations is essential to reducing road crashes and protecting lives.

The Ghana Police Service also advised the public to rely on its official communication channels for accurate information regarding road traffic regulations and other public safety matters.

The Service reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing road traffic laws fairly and professionally while collaborating with stakeholders to promote safety on Ghana’s roads.

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The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has cautioned the public against an AI-generated video circulating online that falsely appears to feature its Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq.

In a statement, GoldBod said it had become aware of the video and urged the public to disregard and report the misleading content.

The Board stressed that it would never request payments or solicit funds from members of the public for any investment scheme that has not been officially communicated through its authorised channels.

GoldBod further advised the public to exercise caution when engaging with information circulating on social media, particularly content purporting to originate from the organisation or its Chief Executive Officer.

According to the Board, all legitimate communications and announcements are published through its official website and verified social media platforms.

Members of the public seeking to verify GoldBod’s official communication channels have been directed to its official Linktree page: https://linktr.ee/GhanaGoldBoard

GoldBod’s warning comes amid growing concerns over the use of artificial intelligence to create convincing but misleading videos and statements involving public figures and institutions.

The Board urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious content to help prevent fraud and
misinformation.

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