Good Morning Ghana: Budget, public services and safety — 31 October 2026

2027 Budget set for 12 November

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson is scheduled to present the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on 12 November 2026. The date concerns a future presentation; the measures and figures in the budget are not yet before Parliament.

Source: Ghana News Agency, 30 October 2026

NIA acts over alleged extortion

The National Identification Authority says it dismissed seven staff members and that six people were arrested after allegations of extortion connected to free Ghana Card registration for children aged six to fourteen at Galaka in the Upper East Region. Investigations are ongoing, and arrest does not establish guilt.

Source: Ghana News Agency, 30 October 2026

DVLA targets licence backlog

DVLA Chief Executive Julius Neequaye Kotey says outstanding driving licences should be completed and delivered by the end of November after laminates needed for production arrived. The date is an agency commitment and the backlog has not yet been fully cleared.

Source: Ghana News Agency, 30 October 2026

Oil-spill response drill underway

Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are testing their ability to coordinate a response to a simulated large-scale oil spill crossing their maritime boundary. The scenario forms part of the 2026 Grand African NEMO exercise, which runs from 29 October to 6 November. This is a preparedness drill, not an actual spill.

Source: Ghana News Agency, 30 October 2026

Thought for today

“Useful news begins with facts placed in context.” — GH Today

Image credits

All four explanatory graphics were created by GH Today Editorial for this episode and are illustrative. They do not depict accused persons or an actual spill.