AGP Executive Report

Black Stars Fallout: Carlos Queiroz rejects calls to resign after Ghana’s 4-2 collapse to Gambia in the AFCON qualifier, while former FA chair Nyaho-Tamakloe and other voices demand Kurt Okraku’s exit and even GFA dissolution. National Theatre Honors: Uncle Ebo Whyte and nine others are celebrated by the National Theatre for shaping Ghana’s creative industry. Sports Media Win: Benny Bonsu’s “Champions of the Golden Valley” lands a 2026 Sports Emmy for Outstanding Sports Documentary: Long. Public Health Access: Ghana launches an online HIV self-testing platform (selftestghana.online) for private, confidential kit requests. Anti-Galamsey Pushback: A Rocha Ghana and One Ghana Movement leaders say enforcement is too weak and Ghana “missed the boat” in earlier crackdowns. Arts & Culture: The National Theatre recognition drive runs alongside the Ghana Garden and Flower Show’s closing call to turn green spaces into business and livelihood engines. Youth Against Disinformation: LetsDebunk is launched to help young people verify and challenge misleading content.

Constitutional Continuity: A British High Commission governance adviser urged Ghanaians to lock in a framework so constitutional reforms keep moving regardless of government changes, warning that restarting the process with each administration could kill momentum. Cocaine Concerns: A global organised crime report flags worries that political protection may be behind Ghana’s drop in visible cocaine trafficking, even as Ghanaian groups remain key players and Brazil is cited as a major source by sea. Judiciary Under Pressure: Martin Amidu accused Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie of acting as a “surrogate” for President Mahama, while the Association of Magistrates and Judges asked for better protection, staffing and wellness support for judges. Transport Debate: Accra’s contra-flow Ayalolo plan drew pushback from a Roads and Transport MP, who said the city needs a new integrated transport plan, not a short-term initiative. Health & Care: World Heart Day coverage highlighted cardiovascular disease and stroke as leading hospital causes, and autism experts called for early screening and tailored intervention. Local Arts & Media: Vanguard Multimedia launched in Tamale with new radio/TV and digital platforms, while EchoWave raised the bar for live event sound in Ghana. Football & Sports: Bibiani Gold Stars coach Petros Koukouras promised a turnaround ahead of Vision FC, and Ghana Premier League match officials for the next round were announced. Legal & Society: Accra Airports MD Yvonne Afriyie Opare sued a Facebook user for alleged defamation, seeking damages and takedown orders. Fashion Spotlight: Black Star Fashion Week was announced, set to spotlight Ghana’s fashion talent through summit and workshops.

Nollywood Meets Ghana: Destiny Etiko, Patience Ozokwor, Kanayo O. Kanayo and Mike Ezuruonye arrived in Accra for Lil Win’s “A Journey to Africa,” signalling a major Ghana–Nigeria screen collaboration. Movie & Theatre Spotlight: Playwright Latif Abubakar is set to stage “The Darkest Chapter,” a musical dance work inspired by President Mahama’s UNGA push on the gravest crime against humanity. Sports & Entertainment Buzz: Ghana’s Black Stars’ 4-2 loss to The Gambia has reignited calls for Kurt Okraku’s resignation and even a GFA dissolution, while FIFA accuses UEFA of a misinformation campaign in a US court fight. Public Life & Policy: Bawumia outlines proposals to grow Ghana’s insurance industry; Ghana and Luxembourg discuss a visa waiver; and CSOs urge a roadmap law to protect constitutional reform timelines. Culture Beyond Screens: Singapore artist Ho Tzu Nyen named associate artist for Holland Festival 2027. Health & Safety: GNFS rescued a driver trapped after an overturned tipper truck in Bolgatanga. Social Issues: Women march for equal protection under law and the release of a detained woman, as intimidation fears rise.

Black Stars AFCON 2027 Shock: Carlos Queiroz insists his record won’t be “losing” after Ghana’s 4-2 comeback defeat to The Gambia left the Black Stars bottom of Group C with no points, while he apologised to fans and said resigning won’t fix Ghana football. Group Pressure Builds: Côte d’Ivoire’s late 2-0 win over Somalia adds to Ghana’s uphill qualification task. Morocco Friendly Cancelled: Morocco called off Ghana’s Oct 4 friendly, forcing the team to find new opposition ahead of November qualifiers. Road Safety Tech Delayed: Police postponed full TRAFFITECH-GH automated enforcement from Oct 1 to Nov 1 to expand public education. Parliament on Online Conduct: Speaker Bagbin backs President Mahama’s push for a national dialogue on hate speech and abusive content, warning freedom of expression must not excuse threats or misinformation. Energy Skills for EV/Solar: Energy Commission urged electricians to keep upgrading as solar, storage and EVs reshape the sector. Food Prices Watch: Channel One Market Price Barometer reports easing vegetables and some meats, but chicken and ginger stay high. Sickle Cell Education Push: FoSCel founder calls for stigma-busting, age-appropriate sickle cell lessons in Ghana schools. Entertainment Spotlight: Nollywood veteran Pete Edochie arrives in Ghana for the Accra Legacy Week Pete Edochie Legacy Project.

Music & Culture: AfroQuality opens its Accra flagship store at A&C Mall, spotlighting authentic African fashion, footwear, accessories and books, with Ghana labels like BLKSTAR UTD and Love Ankara alongside pan-African brands. Arts & Entertainment: Jocelyn Bioh’s “School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play” continues its Broadway run, with critics praising its Ghana-set story of girlhood, sisterhood and sharp comedy. Sports (Disability Football): Ghana’s Black Challenge are drawn in Group D for the 2026 WAFF Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico, facing Angola, Colombia and Iraq; government support backs their campaign. Sports (Black Stars): Ghana host The Gambia in AFCON 2027 qualifiers with Alexander Djiku ruled out, while goalkeeping coach Daniel Gaspar insists Ghana has Africa’s strongest keeper unit. Community & Safety: GCIF plans a November “Cyberfest” to tackle rising cyber threats through public education, student programmes and music-led outreach. Business & Community: Fidelity Bank launches its 20th anniversary with solar support for 20 community hospitals and a Jubilee Drive promo.

Education & Skills: AAMUSTED VC Prof. Frederick Kwaku Sarfo urged graduates to move beyond certificates and prove practical, ethical skills in a graduation that saw 457 BSc Education students receive awards, including Visual Arts and Technical Education. Culture & Community: Ehi in the Volta Region marked the 10th Ehi Nutome Gali Za festival, calling for unity, cassava investment and stronger agro-processing. Music & Branding: King Promise was named face of Dierre’s “Secure What Matters” West Africa campaign, while Black Sherif said he rarely replays released songs as he pushes into new projects. Media Integrity: The President’s legal adviser, Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, urged stronger fact-checking to fight information disorder. Sports & National Team: Carlos Queiroz says 22 Black Stars players are fit for the Gambia qualifier and warns against changing too many squad members each camp. Investments & Regulation: SEC shut down Nyak-City Hostels for unlicensed investment products promising lifetime returns. Security & Youth: Customs intercepted an assault rifle, two pistols and 610 rounds at Tema Port; meanwhile, new JHS classroom blocks were commissioned for Atababo and Mandugbane pupils.

Ghana Music & Culture: Fashion and music circles are buzzing after Sam Creatives’ Samuel Clottey hailed Black Sherif as “the new face” of Ghanaian music, predicting a possible Grammy breakthrough as the star pushes his SUN SHERIF EP. Creative Economy: Jambo Spaces is expanding from a physical creator hub into a directory for finding creative spaces across Accra and beyond, aiming to make it easier for creators to work, record and produce. Arts Education: In Kumasi, the Centre for National Culture says STUDRAFEST is built to incubate theatre talent for national development, with school plays framed around discipline and youth development. Sports (Football): Ghana’s Black Stars face The Gambia in Accra with Moroccan referee Mustapha Kechchaf appointed, after the team’s 2-0 loss to Côte d’Ivoire in the opener. Sports (Other): Ghana’s Golden Shuttlers advanced in the U-19 badminton mixed team relay after a walkover, while the Ghana Taekwondo Federation launched a five-region school awareness drive in Kumasi. Music (New Release): Ghanaian-German artiste Giddens drops debut album Far Too Modular, an Afrofusion project shaped by the tension between Accra and Berlin. Sports (Cycling): Ellen Anim won the Elite Women’s race at Osagyefo Criterium 2026, earning “Queen of the Road” honours in Accra.

Black Sherif & Ghana music: Fashion/creative CEO Sam Creatives says Black Sherif is “the new face” of Ghana music and could be Ghana’s first Grammy winner, as he promotes his SUN SHERIF EP. Creative industry debate: MC Yaa Yeboah and Efia Odo clash with Rex Omar over the Black Star Experience—both argue his “people can’t afford entertainment” message doesn’t speak for everyone. Film & culture abroad: London screens the restored Ghana classic His Majesty’s Sergeant, with filmmakers revealing cave scenes were built in a Ghana studio. Comedy push: Black Star Experience launches “You’re Ghana Laugh” to spotlight Ghanaian humour and grow local comedy talent. Science to jobs: CSIR announces an October conference and innovation fair to turn local research into market-ready products and new businesses. Sports (Ghana): Black Stars resume training for the Gambia AFCON qualifier after a 2-0 loss to Côte d’Ivoire; Ghana’s amputee team is drawn with Colombia, Iraq and Angola. Sports (Ghana Premier League): Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko stumble on Matchday 4 as Karela United and 10-man Aduana FC secure shocks. Policy & online media: President Mahama calls for a national debate on regulating TikTok and new media without killing free expression.

Cybersecurity & AI: Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority says online fraud drives nearly half of recorded incidents, as AI-enabled scams move from “suspicious emails” to faster, more convincing attacks—AI vs AI is the next battleground for businesses and trust. Ghana Film & Streaming: Village Krakye returns with Episode 9, keeping Kumawood-style storytelling in the spotlight for online movie lovers. Music Drops: Essumann releases “On Ma Mind (Bonus)” and “Big Bricks II” featuring Medikal & Lalid, feeding Ghana’s wider West African Afro-fusion playlist culture. Diaspora & Culture: The Black Star Experience sparks debate over how diaspora programmes are framed, with critics questioning whether key terms like “Year of Return” and “Right to Return” are being used accurately. Sports & Community: Accra’s First National Bank Accra Marathon is back to the full 42.2km on Nov 14 with a new route, while Ghana’s amputee team is drawn for the WAFF World Cup in Mexico against Angola, Colombia and Iraq. Music Industry: AFRIMA sets its 10th edition for Lagos, May 18–23, 2027, with entries opening Oct 11, 2026.

Road Accountability: A Builsa South MP revisits the Navrongo-Chuchuliga-Sandema-Fumbisi corridor, saying a project once mapped at 40km has allegedly been repackaged down to 10km after years of delays and payment issues. Music Meets Sports: Joy Sports editor Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo will moderate Zambia’s inaugural Music Meets Football Summit in Lusaka, linking African music and football industry opportunities. Black Stars Push: Alexander Djiku urges Ghanaians to pack Accra for the AFCON 2027 qualifier vs Gambia after Ghana’s opening loss to Côte d’Ivoire left them bottom of Group C. Women & Agribusiness Finance: Ecobank targets $2.6bn by 2030 for women-led businesses and agriculture SMEs across Africa, expanding its Ellevate and agribusiness lending. Corporate Sports Buzz: GCB Bank retains the Citi Business Olympics crown for the ninth time, while Okyeame Kwame brings live music energy to the games at Eden Heights. Creative Economy & IP: Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie calls for stronger intellectual property protection to secure sustainable returns for African and Caribbean creatives. Taekwondo for Youth: Ghana Taekwondo Federation launches a five-region school awareness campaign starting in Kumasi, aiming to build discipline and talent pipelines. Streaming Deal: Ghanaian film Bed of Thorns lands on Homi TV after festival recognition, widening access to its romantic drama.

Ghana Film & Comedy: Veteran actor Kofi Ajorlolo says a Ghana producers’ ban backfired, pushing more opportunities from Nigeria after the restriction was quietly reversed within months. Comedy for 2027: Black Star Experience Secretariat launches the Black Star Comedy Experience (“You’re Ghana Laugh”) at Jubilee House, aiming to spotlight Ghanaian comedians globally ahead of the 2027 independence celebrations. Tourism & Tech: GTDC’s Prof. Kobby Mensah urges AI to boost human capability—not replace people—at World Tourism Day, while President Mahama calls for a wider Ghana-led conversation on regulating TikTok and new media for “information integrity.” Currency Watch: Bank of Ghana dismisses rumours of a new GH¢500 note in the Heritage Series, saying it upgrades existing notes with stronger security. Sports & Entertainment: Lekzy DeComic announces “Lekzy Unleashed: The Godfather Edition” uniting four generations of Ghanaian comedy on Nov 7. Ghana Football Politics: Manhyia South MP Nana Baffour Awuah clashes with GFA boss Kurt Okraku over football administration and conflicts of interest. Media & Public Health: FDA trains journalists/CSOs on tracking tobacco promotions on social media as enforcement gets harder online.

Madina MP Update: Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu is reported doing well after collapsing during a GIMPA speech, with his office urging the public to rely on official updates. Media Ethics: The Bank of Ghana urged journalists to uphold ethics and integrity, warning that misinformation and disinformation erode public trust. Women vs Corruption: CENSODEV launched NG-WALI in Northern Ghana to equip women with skills to identify, resist and report corruption, building networks linked to social audit structures. Connectivity Boost: GIFEC’s completed telecommunications project at Torve is improving network access, with residents calling for proper maintenance. AFCON Pressure: Ghana’s 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign faces an early test after a 2-0 loss to Côte d’Ivoire and Gambia’s 2-1 win over Somalia. Sports & Fans: Hearts of Oak coach Nebojsa Kapor asked supporters to pack Tamale for the Karela United clash, while Berekum Chelsea vow to protect home form against Vision FC. Family Planning Push: Government launched 2026 National Family Planning Week, stressing access to voluntary services and improved contraceptive supply. Entertainment Night: Nana Adjoa Lovia hosts the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards Pub Fest in Accra today at Purple Pub, Osu.

Fashion & Creative Economy: President Mahama is set to walk the runway on November 7 at Black Star Fashion Week, with the event framed as a platform for emerging designers and creatives. Comedy for Export: Rex Owusu Marfo says the Black Star Comedy Experience will give Ghanaian comedians infrastructure, recordings and international showcases, aiming to turn laughter into a sustainable export. Music Identity: Gospel singer Florence Obinim has rebranded as “Queen Florence the Lioness” after the traditional dissolution of her marriage to Bishop Daniel Obinim. Branding & Media: TV personality Abena Kyei Boakye unveiled as ambassador for Glow Washing Powder, as the Ghanaian detergent brand pushes wider distribution. Education Support: Service Radio Books Project expands in Sunyani West with Dr Thomas Kyeremeh donating learning materials to basic schools. Football & Drama: Black Stars begin AFCON 2027 qualifying with a 2-0 loss to Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké; Carlos Queiroz criticises a late penalty decision while Ghana faces Gambia next. Public Life Update: Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu is reported doing well after collapsing during a GIMPA speech.

AFCON 2027 Build-Up: Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz insists Ghana are in Bouaké to “deliver” in the opening qualifier against Côte d’Ivoire, even as injuries hit the squad. GPL Spotlight: NASCO named Man of the Match winners across Matchweek Three, with standout performances from Hearts of Oak, Medeama, and Asante Kotoko as the league churned out 19 goals. Court Update—“Ghana Jollof”: The High Court in Accra refused bail for Salomey Awity Baffoe, keeping her in custody as investigations continue, while Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah’s attempted EOCO arrest sparked fresh legal debate. Music & Culture: Hunnyboy credits social media grind for landing a Shatta Wale feature, while Bola Ray backs Kweku Smoke’s “Faith” for TGMA Best Collaboration. Tech & Security: GCIF rolls out a cybersecurity awareness push to schools, communities, and the music scene. Health & Society: President Mahama highlighted Free Primary Healthcare and MahamaCare at UNGA, and Nabeeha Sulemana Atiah was crowned Child Sanitation Diplomat for 2026–27. Arts & Heritage: UNESCO-backed training urges journalists to stop reducing Northern tourism to poverty and festivals only.

AFCON 2027 Kick-off: Carlos Queiroz says Ghana’s goals are clear as the Black Stars open Group C in Bouaké against Côte d’Ivoire, with injuries and major withdrawals reshaping the squad. Team Logistics: Ghana travelled to Bouaké on a Ghana Air Force plane, and CAF officials explained the unusual move. Fan Access: The GFA has petitioned CAF for extra tickets after about 500 supporters were left stranded by sold-out stands. Women’s Football: Black Queens defender Susan Ama Duah signs for Mexico’s Tigres Femenil on a one-year deal. Music & Culture: JAH EYE teams up with Kyn Troy for the new single “Classic,” blending Highlife warmth with Afrobeats energy. Media & Accountability: A commentary warns Ghana’s mainstream media is too quick to repeat official narratives without proper verification, citing the EOCO-MP confrontation. Public Health: MoH and SEND Ghana launch a push for front-of-pack warning labels as childhood obesity and NCDs rise. Tech & Identity: Neurotechnology reports contactless fingerprint capture has cleared NIST Fast Capture qualification testing.

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers (Sports): Ghana’s Black Stars touched down in Bouaké ahead of Thursday’s opener against Côte d’Ivoire, with the squad set for a final training session before kick-off at 7pm. Injuries & Team News: Coach Carlos Queiroz played down the impact of Ghana’s injury list, insisting the “most important players” are the ones available for the match. Match Preview: Côte d’Ivoire captain Franck Kessié framed the clash as a derby, while Hervé Renard urged humility and focus on details. Entertainment & Culture: Black Sherif says “Sacrificial Vol. 2” is complete and will be released soon, while OkayAfrica’s Culture Cafe spotlights Ghanaian singer Gyakie with a live listening session. Arts & Media: Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim addressed West Africa 2026 on the broadcast media shift—bigger audiences, tougher monetisation, and the risks of AI-driven errors. Public Life & Rights: President Mahama urged MFWA and GJA to lead a national dialogue on hate speech, warning against disproportionate arrests over criticism. Legal/Justice: The High Court adjourned the “Ghana Jollof” nurse bail hearing to September 24.