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“NDC has mischievously and deliberately smuggled LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum” – Ntim Fordjour

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“NDC has mischievously and deliberately smuggled LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum” – Ntim Fordjour

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, has accused the John Mahama-led NDC government of mischievously and deliberately smuggled LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum.

In a post on his official X page on Tuesday, January 13, Rev Ntim Fordjour accused the government of printing and distributing teacher manuals and other teaching and learning materials (TLMs) that promote LGBTQ-related content in schools.

Rev Ntim Fordjour wrote, “NDC has mischievously and deliberately smuggled the LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum, printed and distributed Teacher Manuals and other Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) to promote LGBTQ, contrary to their deceptive rhetoric of being the party which abhors LGBTQ.

We demand the immediate recall of all the Teacher Manuals and Textbooks propagating the NDCs LGBTQ agenda, both online and in print, from schools. We further demand a review of all portions of TLMs poisoned with the LGBTQ agenda with immediate effect to sanitise the curriculum. We strongly caution the government to refrain from using NaCCA and the Ministry of Education to propagate this vile and evil agenda of LGBTQ sexuality education.

This diabolical and dangerous agenda, among others, reveals why this government has suppressed the private members’ bill: Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill from being listed in the Order Paper for consideration and consequential passage by Parliament.

Let us rise up to resist NDC LGBTQ agenda!”, Rev Ntim Fordjour added.

Also, Vincent Assafuah, the Old Tafo, in his post stated, “The gov’t’s position on LGBT-related matters remains deeply inconsistent and difficult to trust. In public, they speak the language of culture and faith. In practice, Manuals developed introduce concepts that go far beyond what many Ghanaians believe should be taught in our schools”.

However, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in a statement has indicated that there has been a revised version of the manual, reflecting national values and biological understanding, has now been released.

NaCCA, in its statement distinction between the official SHS curriculum and teacher support materials, adding that the curriculum itself contains no LGBTQ-related content.

Parts of the NaCCA statement read, “It is essential to clarify that the national curriculum and teacher support materials serve distinct functions. The curriculum is the official policy document defining the mandatory areas of study for learners. In contrast, Teacher Manuals are supplementary instructional resources designed to provide pedagogical guidance to teachers. These manuals do not constitute the curriculum itself, and their use is optional; teachers may deliver the approved curriculum without relying on these specific guides.

Manual Development and Timeline:

The development of the Secondary Education Curriculum is a dynamic process characterised by rigorous technical review and broad stakeholder consultation

We wish to clarify the following milestones:

• A new curriculum was introduced at the SHS level in the 2024/2025 academic yes

• For the first time in the history of Ghana, a decision was taken for Teacher Manuals to be developed to aid teachers in the implementation of the new curriculum

NaCCA, therefore, empanelled subject-specific writing teams, in collaboration with Transforming Teacher Education and Learning (T-TEL), to develop the Manual in 2024.

Following a comprehensive internal review, NaCCA determined that the specific definition of “Gender Identity” contained within the Year 2 Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual for Senior High School was not reflective of Ghanaian culture, norms, and values.

A revised version of the Year 2 Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual, aligned with national values and biological understanding, has been released and is accessible to the public and teachers”.  

The statement further added, “The Government of Ghana has no intention to promote, endorse, or introduce LGBTQ content at any level of the educational system,” the council said. “Our curriculum remains firmly anchored in the socio-cultural fabric of Ghana, constitutional principles, and child-centred development goals”, NaCCA stated.

Meanwhile, NaCCA announced that steps are being taken to remove the old manuals from circulation.

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“I’m not leaving the party; they should leave” – Prof Frimpong-Boateng hits back at ‘fake’ NPP

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“I’m not leaving the party; they should leave” – Prof Frimpong-Boateng hits back at ‘fake’ NPP

Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, the former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has hit back at the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

According to Prof Frimpong-Boateng, he is not leaving the NPP, adding that the  fake members in the NPP must rather leave the NPP for the true party to stand.  

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekoosisen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng stated, “No, I’m not leaving the party. They should leave the party because they are the fake ones; they should go away, and the true party will stand, he remarked.

“I will not honour any invitation from the NEC to waste my time,” he stated,

He further added, “I don’t even know the General Secretary. I have never engaged him. I am waiting for official communication from the party. This whole thing is funny”.

“This is a party we have struggled for. They should quit and let the real party take over. I don’t care what they do. They are destroying the party,” he said, pointing to the party’s 2024 electoral defeat as signal of failed leadership.

“Look at how we lost the election, abuse of power, corruption, arrogance, and they have destroyed the party…but now claiming that they have sacked me, to hell with them.”

His comments follow Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary New Patriotic Party (NPP), in a statement, who has announced that the party has initiated a move to sack Prof Frimpong Boateng.

On Monday, January 12, 2026 Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, speaking on Channel One TV, described the present New Patriotic Party (NPP) as fake.

According to Prof Frimpong Boateng, he does not consider himself a member of the current NPP as it no longer reflects the values of the NPP of old.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, January 12, Prof Frimpong was questioned if he still sees himself as a member of the NPP. He stated, “The present NPP is not NPP. It is fake. From what I see now, this is not the NPP I used to know.”

“Not the fake one. The real one is there. It is a virtual thing. The members are in the background,” he said.

He further expressed deep concern about the NPP’s internal processes, citing the party’s last presidential primaries were he asserted that people were intimidated with delegates being bribe just to elect a flagbearer.

Prof Frimpong Boateng added, “Look at how they elected their last flagbearer — twisting weak people’s hands, bribing delegates, intimidating others to get a flagbearer. This is the beginning of corruption, and this should not be allowed in any serious institution or any serious party”.

“We lost the elections badly, and we did not deal with the issues that led to the losses, and we still want to go in there. I think that it will be a trainwreck if we elect the old flagbearer,” he stressed.

In a sharp response today, the NPP, in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, described his claims as baseless and unsubstantiated allegations.

The NPP statement reads, “The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken due notice of comments made by Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng during an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, 12th January 2026, in which he described the party as a “fake party” and further stated that he no longer considers himself a member of the NPP.

In the same interview, Professor Frimpong Boateng made additional disparaging remarks about the Party and alleged, among other things, that the Party’s 2023 Presidential Primary was rigged in favour of His Excelleney Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections.

The Party unequivocally rejects Professor Frimpong Boateng’s unfortunate characterisation of the NPP and firmly denies his baseless and unsubstantiated allegations regarding the conduct of the 2023 Presidential Primary. The said primary has been widely acknowledged by all candidates who participated, as well as by well-meaning members of the Party, as having been conducted in a free. fair, transparent, and credible manner, faithfully reflecting the will of Party delegates

The New Patriotic Party views the conduct and utterances of Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng as highly reprehensible and inimical to the values, unity, and integrity of the Party. Consequently, the Party has invoked the relevant provisions of its Constitution to commence the necessary processes to expel him from the Party, strictly in accordance with due process”.

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Expel him and expel us all — Dr Nyaho Tamakloe backs Prof Frimpong-Boateng, challenges NPP

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Expel him and expel us all — Dr Nyaho Tamakloe backs Prof Frimpong-Boateng, challenges NPP

A Founding Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe backs Prof Frimpong-Boateng, challenges the NPP leadership over plans to expel him.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe boldly asserted that Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s comments reflect the party’s current state and warned that the party is drifting from its founding ideals.

According to Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, he fully agreed with the views expressed by Prof Frimpong-Boateng.

In a 3news.com report on January 13, 2026, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe is quoted as saying, I listened to Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s interview, and I must say without fear that I agree with him entirely. All the points that he raised are issues that are really worrying the party”.

“What I will say at this stage is that if they sack Frimpong-Boateng, then they should sack me. They should sack Kwame Pianim, they should sack Dr Arthur Kennedy and quite a number of us,” Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe stated.

His comments follow Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary New Patriotic Party (NPP), in a statement, who has announced that the party has initiated a move to sack Prof Frimpong Boateng.

On Monday, January 12, 2026 Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, speaking on Channel One TV, described the present New Patriotic Party (NPP) as fake.

According to Prof Frimpong Boateng, he does not consider himself a member of the current NPP as it no longer reflects the values of the NPP of old.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, January 12, Prof Frimpong was questioned if he still sees himself as a member of the NPP. He stated, “The present NPP is not NPP. It is fake. From what I see now, this is not the NPP I used to know.”

“Not the fake one. The real one is there. It is a virtual thing. The members are in the background,” he said.

He further expressed deep concern about the NPP’s internal processes, citing the party’s last presidential primaries were he asserted that people were intimidated with delegates being bribe just to elect a flagbearer.

Prof Frimpong Boateng added, “Look at how they elected their last flagbearer — twisting weak people’s hands, bribing delegates, intimidating others to get a flagbearer. This is the beginning of corruption, and this should not be allowed in any serious institution or any serious party”.

“We lost the elections badly, and we did not deal with the issues that led to the losses, and we still want to go in there. I think that it will be a trainwreck if we elect the old flagbearer,” he stressed.

In a sharp response today, the NPP, in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, described his claims as baseless and unsubstantiated allegations.

The NPP statement reads, “The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken due notice of comments made by Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng during an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, 12th January 2026, in which he described the party as a “fake party” and further stated that he no longer considers himself a member of the NPP.

In the same interview, Professor Frimpong Boateng made additional disparaging remarks about the Party and alleged, among other things, that the Party’s 2023 Presidential Primary was rigged in favour of His Excelleney Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections.

The Party unequivocally rejects Professor Frimpong Boateng’s unfortunate characterisation of the NPP and firmly denies his baseless and unsubstantiated allegations regarding the conduct of the 2023 Presidential Primary. The said primary has been widely acknowledged by all candidates who participated, as well as by well-meaning members of the Party, as having been conducted in a free. fair, transparent, and credible manner, faithfully reflecting the will of Party delegates

The New Patriotic Party views the conduct and utterances of Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng as highly reprehensible and inimical to the values, unity, and integrity of the Party. Consequently, the Party has invoked the relevant provisions of its Constitution to commence the necessary processes to expel him from the Party, strictly in accordance with due process”.

“Ghana’s legal system taken back 2000 years; We met Pontius Pilate in court” – Lawyer in Abu Trica case

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“Ghana’s legal system taken back 2000 years; We met Pontius Pilate in court” – Lawyer in Abu Trica case

Robert Ishmael Aggrey Amissah, lawyer for the second accused in the extradition case involving social media influencer Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has said they met Pontius Pilate in court.

This follows the State filing a suit to discontinue the case against the second and third accused persons in the Abu Trica trial.

According to reports, the State, which is the Attorney General, has filed to discontinue the case against Lord Eshun and Bernard Aidoo, two associates of Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, who were arrested along with him.

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a lawyer for Abu Trica, who shared the news on X, revealed that after the Attorney-General filed the suit at the High Court to strike out the case, the substitute judge at the District Court refused to discharge and release 2 of the 3 arrested.

In his post on X, he wrote, “I just left the court in the Abu Trica matter.

The Attorney-General, after our filings in the High Court for the case to be struck out, today asked the District Court to discharge and release 2 of the 3 arrested”.

“The substitute Magistrate says no, she won’t do it. Then says “this cup will pass me by”. Adjourns it, and says we should wait for the main judge to come back on 3rd February.

I swear I for lef Ghana! Because “me ka kyerɛ broni kraa ɔngyendi.”

The lawyer for the second accused likened the situation to the biblical analogy when Pontius Pilate washed his hands of the crucifixion of Jesus.

He stated, “Ghana’s legal system has been taken back 2000 years. We have come to meet Pontius Pilate in court. The state, per it own reason and volition, says that A2 and A3 they do not need desired to continue with them, so they should be discharged.

However, the Judge who was assigned to the matter today says that no, she is not going to discharge them, but defer that to the substantive Judge”.

“We have also filed additional applications to quash the entire process, as the illegality involved cannot be allowed,” he added.

The stalemate leaves the fate of the two co-accused individuals uncertain, with the nexthearing date for Abu Trica on February 3.

 Background

Abu Trica, a 31-year-old Ghanaian from Swedru, was arrested for his alleged involvement in an $8 million romance scam which targeted elderly victims in the United States.

He was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025, following an investigation conducted by the FBI Cleveland Division and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian M. McDonough for the Northern District of Ohio.

The US Department of Justice wrote, “According to the indictment, perpetrators of this romance scam used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false identities and form close personal relationships with victims. They gained victims’ trust to obtain money and valuables, often targeting individuals through social media and online dating platforms under false pretences.

Victims were often elderly and engaged in romantic but physically distant relationships with perpetrators. The perpetrators built trust through frequent, intimate conversations by phone, email, and messaging platforms. They then requested money or valuables under false pretenses, such as urgent medical needs, travel expenses, or investment opportunities. Relying on these misrepresentations, victims were persuaded to send funds or valuables, which were then directed to co-conspirators posing as third parties.

The indictment also alleges that after the victims transferred funds, Kumi worked with a network of co-conspirators to distribute the money from Ohio and across the United States to associates in the Republic of Ghana and other locations.

Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification, and faces up to 20 years in prison”.

It further added, “If convicted, a defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to this case, including a defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offence, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt”.

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Video – Fishmonger threatens to curse two Ghanaian men and a white man over dollar scam worth GHS1600

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Video – Fishmonger threatens to curse two Ghanaian men and a white man over dollar scam worth GHS1600

A fishmonger has threatened to invoke curses on two Ghanaian men and a white man after they allegedly purchased all her fish worth GHS1,600 using fake US dollar notes.

According to the fishmonger, the three individuals visited her stall and decided to buy all the fish on her table, amounting to GHS1,600. She said they paid with dollar notes, which she initially accepted.

She added that she later travelled to Tema Community One to exchange the dollars into cedis, only to be informed that the notes were counterfeit.

Speaking in a viral video shared on X, the fishmonger lamented, saying, “One white and two Ghanaian people bought my fish on the table for 1600 cedis. After packing the smoked fish for them, they told me to take US dollars.

I told them I was not going to take them, but they insisted that the money was genuine. After taking the money, I visited Community One to change the money. I was told the money was fake.

Ghanaians, have you seen two black Ghanaians and a white man defrauding me, so if I go and curse them, is it a sin?

Some netizens reacting to the sad news stated, “I pity her ignorance.. But you know $$$ is not a legal tender, so its her mistake. Though they were dishonest. She shouldn’t have accepted, she should try another place just to be certain..!!!!”

“Ignorance and greed don’t mix. Wow 😳… imagine buying all the fish just to end up cursed over fake dollars! Ghana really keeps life spicy, next time, check the notes before you empty the table”, another netizen added.

Another X user added, “Accepting dollars with this small cedi payment was a mistake, the local market traders should look sharp not to accept any dollar payments in local market areas simple..maame ko bo nɛ dua wai”.

One more Ghanaian lamented, “This is a wild, imagine hustling all day, only for someone to pull a scam like this. The audacity to try and pay with fake dollars is unbelievable. But honestly, invoking curses? That’s next-level energy. Moral of the story: always check your money before celebrating a ‘big win’ and karma has a funny way of catching up!”

Additionally, a netizen added, “You thought you had reached when they decided to pay you in dollars when you should have insisted on taking cedis. Over reach over Sabi see where e reach”.

In related news, a woman identified as Mary Kortey, also known as Akweley, is in police custody after being caught with fake currency at Assin Fosu market.

The information gathered suggests the woman narrowly escaped being lynched by angry traders when she was caught using counterfeit currency.

The suspect, Mary Kortey, revealed she was from Kwashieman in Accra.

Traders at the Assin Fosu market revealed she attempted to buy foodstuffs and other items using counterfeit notes of GH¢100 and GH¢200 notes.

According to the eyewitness account, the woman was busted after the traders discovered they had been duped by the woman with the fake notes.

The suspect was severely assaulted before police officers intervened to disperse the crowd.

Upon being searched, GH¢1,900 in counterfeit notes was uncovered from her.

According to the traders, this was not the first time counterfeit notes had circulated on market days.

Reports suggest that upon her arrest, the suspect, Mary Kortey, faked being mentally unstable, acting erratically at the police station in an attempt to evade justice.

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“Why are you running away? Is this inheritance you want to leave your family?” -Ofori-Atta quizzed 

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“Why are you running away? Is this inheritance you want to leave your family?” -Ofori-Atta quizzed 

Kojogah Adawudu, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) legal team, has quizzed former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, over his refusal to account for his stewardship.

Adawudu noted that Ofori-Atta’s actions will have long-term consequences on his family for generations.

The NDC communicator quizzed the former finance minister on why he is running away from Ghana, and further quizzed him on whether this is the inheritance he wants to leave for his children and family.

Adawudu also made a comparison referencing Ofori-Atta’s great uncle, J B Danquah, whom the subject of a negative historical narrative tag concerning the detention of Ghana’s first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on Monday, January 12, 2026, Adawudu asked, “Why are you running away? For somebody who once occupied the finance position and understands stewardship, why can’t you come and account to the good people of Ghana?”

“Is this what you want to leave for your children? That your father refused to account, that your father was uncovered, that your father stole the people’s money? Is that the inheritance you want to leave for your family?” he queried.

He added, “There is already a blot on the family narrative. With all the stories around J B Danquah and what happened between him and Nkrumah, including his unfortunate death in detention, is that the same story you want to repeat and pass down through generations?”

“If you are invited by the police and you go willingly, they won’t put handcuffs on you. I was surprised when the Office of the Special Prosecutor once described him as a fugitive, but his own conduct today tells you that he is running,” he said.

Also, Okatakyei Afrifa-Mensah, a Ghanaian media personality now based in the United States, has told former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta he is denting the image of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

According to Okatakyei Afrifa-Mensah, Ken Ofori-Atta is making the NPP distasteful and unattractive over his refusal to come back to Ghana to face his corruption-related offences.

He stressed that Ofori-Atta is making it seem that all NPP members are thieves.

Speaking in a video shared on social media, Okatakyei Afrifa-Mensah stated, “You have made the party look like there are no leaders, so everyone can do whatever he or she wants. When Ken Ofori-Atta was the Minister of Finance, we cautioned him about his poor performance and even called for his resignation. Ken, the way you are going, you are disgracing the NPP, but he made it clear that there was no way he would resign”.

“The fact that you have refused to come and answer questions goes a long way to denting the image of the NPP. It makes it look like all members of the party are thieves. We warned you while you were doing it. What sort of disgusting behaviour is that? Just come and face your charges, you don’t want to come,” he stated.

The Ghanaian media personality added, “Right now, the NPP is not what it used to be. It looks distasteful. If he believes he has done nothing wrong, he should come and answer questions so that confidence in the party can be rebuilt.

“Even when you were sick, and your face was swollen, did you resign? The party you don’t care about. The middle class of the party do not wish to join the NPP because of the things Paul Yandoh and Chairman Wontumi”.

Wontumi, a whole regional Chairman, became a symbolof comedy”, he added.

“If I were Ken, I would take extreme measures not to return to Ghana” – NPP’s Richard Ahiagbah

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“If I were Ken, I would take extreme measures not to return to Ghana” – NPP’s Richard Ahiagbah

Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has told embattled former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta not to return to Ghana.

According to Richard Ahiagbah, if he were Ken Ofori-Atta, he would take measures to ensure he never returns to Ghana.

Richard Ahiagbah, speaking to JoyPrime, is quoted as saying, “If I were Ken, I would take extreme measures not to return to Ghana.

He further added, “The truth is Ken has taken steps. His visa will expire in February this year, but then he has taken proactive steps of renewing it. Why was he arrested when he had a valid visa until February 14?”

“I know that Ken is in the process of adjusting his status to change from a visa requirement to, perhaps, becoming a permanent resident there. That process is also underway,” he said.

“Even if I can conjecture anything, it’ll be that perhaps they have seen a different documentation,” he added.

Some Ghanaians reacting to Richard Ahiagbah’s remarks stated, “Saving this for the future, should they come begging us to vote for them because we know they will steal our money and at the end of their term run away and not come back. …!!!”

“If Ghanaians make the mistake of voting these people who don’t support accountability into office again herrh, Humm, we will be doomed for the second time”, another X user added.

An X user added, “Well, what more can one say? I feel like @Raahiagbah will lose his position in their next party executive elections, even if his role is by appointment, he won’t be appointed again! You’d prefer to be detained than come to Ghana, where you can sleep peacefully?”

“We should continue to remind ourselves of the importance of completing the head injury recovery plan.  This guy never did after his accident. 

You can go back to his utterances after his accidents.  Nkwaseakeka nkoaa”, a netizen added.

Additionally, one more Ghanaian wrote, “And certain people calling themselves Ghanaians still want NPP to come to power in this country….. having a whole comm director of a party say this shows the party has metamorphosed into a mafia gang and cartel. Whatever they did was deliberate, and they will still do it again”.

Meanwhile, Victor Smith, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United States, has revealed that the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed Ken Ofori-Atta was medically fit to be detained.

According to Victor Smith, ICE had medical personnel assess Mr Ofori-Atta to show that he was fit to be detained.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Ghana’s US Envoy explained, “Yes, the ICE people confirm that he was all right. Initially, they had medical people to determine whether he was fit to be held in the detention centre, and they were convinced and were assured that he was okay”.

“He was on medication, but he wasn’t seeing any doctor at the time, and he had his medication, so he could be put in the detention centre. They had caused him to be assessed by the medical personnel, not themselves,” he said.

“If he had any serious medical conditions, maybe they would have referred him to a medical facility outside the detention centre,” he added.

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7 dead, 18 injured in a tragic head-on collision on Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway

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7 dead, 18 injured in a tragic head-on collision on Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway

Seven people have been confirmed dead, with eighteen others injured in a tragic head-on collision on the Komenda Asamasa along the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway.

Reports revealed the tragic head-on collision occurred on Monday, January 12, 2026, at around 7:25 pm.

The head-on collision involved a Sprinter bus with registration number GS 6705-21, which was travelling from Komenda towards Takoradi and a Man Diesel truck with registration number GS 8394 Y heading from Takoradi towards Cape Coast.

An eyewitness’s report stated that the truck lost control while overtaking another vehicle and crashed head-on with a Sprinter bus in the other direction.

On Tuesday, the Central Regional Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the GNFS, in a statement, announced the tragic incident.

The GNFS revealed that the Komenda Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded and removed six victims trapped inside the Sprinter bus, but all six were pronounced dead on arrival at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.

Also, another female casualty who was taken to the hospital earlier was also pronounced dead, bringing the total deaths to seven.

The deceased, according to the GNFS include three females, one pregnant and one infant and three males.

The 18 other injured people were rescued before the arrival of the GNFS team and are receiving treatment at the hospital.

In related news, one person has died, with at least 37 others sustaining injuries, following a fatal accident in Suhum Mankrong on the Accra–Kumasi Highway in the Eastern Region.

Reports suggest that the incident occurred on Sunday, 11 January.

The accident occurred between a 40-seater Zhong Tong bus with registration number AS 7022-21 and a Man Diesel truck with registration number GW 3969-U.

According to eyewitnesses, the 40-seater Zhong Tong bus was travelling at high speed when it collided with the truck.

Reports suggest that 21 male and 17 female passengers in the bus were injured, with occupants of the truck escaping unhurt.

ADO II Bernard Boamah, leading the GNFS rescue crew, arrived at the scene at 7:07 a.m.

The deceased and injured were extracted from the wreckage and taken to the Suhum Government Hospital.

“The front of the bus was extensively damaged, indicating the severity of the impact, while the rear of the truck sustained minor damage. Our team worked swiftly to ensure the safety of road users and provide timely assistance to the victims,” ADO II Boamah stated.

Police grab 3 taxi phone snatching syndicate suspects

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Police grab 3 taxi phone snatching syndicate suspects

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects linked to a syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting victims.

According to Police, preliminary investigations show that the suspects operate mainly in the early hours of the day, posing as taxi drivers in search of passengers.

The suspect has been identified as Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe, Richard Osei, and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor.

They were arrested on 12th January 2026 following intelligence-led operations.

The Ghana Police in a post on their social media page stated. “POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTS OVER TAXI PHONE SNATCHING SYNDICATE

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects for their involvement in a syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting victims.

The suspects, identified as Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe, Richard Osei, and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor, were arrested on 12th January 2026 following intelligence-led operations.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects operate mainly in the early hours of the day, posing as taxi drivers in search of passengers. Two of the suspects sit in the front seats of the vehicle, while one positions himself in the back seat.

Police investigations further revealed that when a victim, mostly women, boards the taxi, the suspects deliberately lock the doors to make it difficult for the victim to alight.

While the victim attempts to open the door, the suspect, seated at the back, pretends to assist and allegedly steals the victim’s mobile phone or wallet.

The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting investigations, while efforts are underway to identify and arrest persons who receive and trade in the stolen items”.

In related news, two suspects have been arrested by the Tema Regional Police Command over the seizure of 1,643 parcels of suspected narcotics during a recent operation along the Akosombo-Tema road.

The Police, in a statement issued on January 13, 2026 annocuded they acted on intelligence to intercept the shipment, which was being transported from the Volta region to Tema.

The Police in their statement wrote, “The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a well-coordinated intelligence operation along the Akosombo-Tema road. This major breakthrough forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking activities in the region.

The operation followed intelligence received on 10th January 2026, indicating that suspected narcotic substances were being transported from the Volta Region toward Tema. Police teams quickly mounted surveillance along the route, focusing on the Agomeda Junction area.

At about 12:45 a.m. on 11th January 2026, two vehicles-a white Toyota Highlander (GS 2013-13) and a black Mitsubishi Pajero (GC 400-22)–were intercepted. The vehicles were driven by suspects Isaac Odoi, 33, and Kwame Mani, 39. A search on the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs.

The suspects were immediately arrested, and both vehicles were escorted to the station for further action. On 12th January 2026, the exhibits and suspects were handed over to the Regional CID, Tema, where photographs and inventories were taken. In total, 872 parcels were found in the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were found in the Toyota Highlander”.

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State files to discontinue case against 2nd and 3rd accused persons in Abu Trica trial

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State files to discontinue case against 2nd and 3rd accused persons in Abu Trica trial

The State has filed a suit to discontinue the case against the second and third accused persons in the Abu Trica trial.

According to reports, the State, which is the Attorney General, has filed to discontinue the case against Lord Eshun and Bernard Aidoo, two associates of Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, who were arrested along with him.

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a lawyer for Abu Trica, who shared the news on X, revealed that after the Attorney-General filed the suit at the High Court to strike out the case, the substitute judge at the District Court refused to discharge and release 2 of the 3 arrested.

In his post on X, he wrote, “I just left the court in the Abu Trica matter.

The Attorney-General, after our filings in the High Court for the case to be struck out, today asked the District Court to discharge and release 2 of the 3 arrested”.

“The substitute Magistrate says no, she won’t do it. Then says “this cup will pass me by”. Adjourns it, and says we should wait for the main judge to come back on 3rd February.

I swear I for lef Ghana! Because “me ka kyerɛ broni kraa ɔngyendi.”

In court today, Abu Trica made his second appearance at the  Gbese District Court in his extradition proceedings.

In the viral video, Abu Trica was spotted in a black T-shirt and a pair of jeans in handcuffs being escorted to the court by a team of security officers.

The security officers were heard in the video shouting at some people who had gathered at the courthouse. They were ordered to go back by the security team as they made their way to the court. 

Background

Abu Trica, a 31-year-old Ghanaian from Swedru, was arrested for his alleged involvement in an $8 million romance scam which targeted elderly victims in the United States.

He was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025, following an investigation conducted by the FBI Cleveland Division and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian M. McDonough for the Northern District of Ohio.

The US Department of Justice wrote, “According to the indictment, perpetrators of this romance scam used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false identities and form close personal relationships with victims. They gained victims’ trust to obtain money and valuables, often targeting individuals through social media and online dating platforms under false pretences.

Victims were often elderly and engaged in romantic but physically distant relationships with perpetrators. The perpetrators built trust through frequent, intimate conversations by phone, email, and messaging platforms. They then requested money or valuables under false pretenses, such as urgent medical needs, travel expenses, or investment opportunities. Relying on these misrepresentations, victims were persuaded to send funds or valuables, which were then directed to co-conspirators posing as third parties.

The indictment also alleges that after the victims transferred funds, Kumi worked with a network of co-conspirators to distribute the money from Ohio and across the United States to associates in the Republic of Ghana and other locations.

Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification, and faces up to 20 years in prison”.

It further added, “If convicted, a defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to this case, including a defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offence, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt”.

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“What should Ken come to Ghana to do?” – Frank Davies fumes at Metro TV journalist

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“What should Ken come to Ghana to do?” – Frank Davies fumes at Metro TV journalist

A lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Frank Davies, has fumed at Metro TV’s Good Afternoon Ghana host after he quizzed him on why his client will not just return to Ghana.

Speaking on Good Afternoon Ghana on Metro TV, when quizzed why Ken Ofori-Atta will not just return to Ghana, an irate Frank Davis replied to the host saying, “When some of you talk the way you are talking, you are a journalist, I become very sad, what do you mean he should just come back to Ghana. He should just get up and come to Ghana. He should come to Ghana and come and do what?

Do you know why Ken is still there? If you don’t know, then don’t ask me a question you are asking me, are you not in this country, don’t you know Ken went for surgery”, he added.

Frank Davies further declared that no one can deport his client back to Ghana.

According to Frank Davies, Ken Ofori-Atta cannot be deported until his application for an adjustment of his immigration status is determined.

Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyer stated, “I am telling you what you have to understand, but you are refusing to understand. Just as his visa was about to expire, he put in a petition for an adjustment of his immigration status. So far as that petition is pending and has not been determined, nobody can deport Ken to Ghana, and that process will be dealt with on the Januray 20.

Meanwhile, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has revealed that former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, was given up to November 29 to leave the United States after his visa was revoked.

According to the Attorney General, Ken Ofori-Atta’s detention by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was part of ongoing extradition processes.

Speaking on JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Dr Ayine stated, “I didn’t make this public, but I started investigating Ofori-Atta. In fact, in his case, I’m doing it with some foreign investigators who are tracking all the offshore dealings and so on. We are also doing our own investigations here. They are inconclusive, as we speak. I mean, we have not come to any conclusion”.

“So, I started working with the Americans in respect of Ofori-Atta long before OSP came up with the announcement. I started working with them, and I want Ghanaians to know that he just didn’t overstay his visa,” he clarified.

The AG explained, “The visa was actually revoked. So, it’s not that Ofori-Atta overstayed. So, in July, the American State Department revoked his visa, and they gave him up to November 29 to leave the United States. He did not. And then, that is how come that they decided they were going to now pursue him, and arrest him. Actually, the arrest was supposed to occur on January 4th [2026], and they did not do so, but on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, they apprehended him in the Virginia area and took him into custody”.

“It’s not exactly about immigration. It was revoked. The visa was revoked. I am telling you this on authority,” he stated

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“Nobody can deport Ken to Ghana” – Lawyer for Ofori-Atta

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“Nobody can deport Ken to Ghana” – Lawyer for Ofori-Atta

A lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Frank Davies, has boldly declared his client cannot be deported by anybody back to Ghana.

According to Frank Davies, Ken Ofori-Atta cannot be deported until his application for an adjustment of his immigration status is determined.

Speaking on Good Afternoon Ghana on Metro TV, Frank Davies stated, “I am telling you what you have to understand, but you are refusing to understand. Just as his visa was about to expire, he put in a petition for an adjustment of his immigration status. So far as that petition is pending and has not been determined, nobody can deport Ken to Ghana, and that process will be dealt with on the Januray 20.

When quizzed why Ken Ofori-Atta will not just return to Ghana, A fumed Frank Davis replied the host, “When some of you talk the way you are talking, you are a journalist, I become very sad, what do you mean he should just come back to Ghana. He should just get up and come to Ghana. He should come to Ghana and come and do what?

Do you know why Ken is still there? If you don’t know, then don’t ask me a question you are asking me, are you not in this country, don’t you know Ken went for surgery”

Also,  Frank Davies has said there is no such investigation being conducted by the Attorney General against his client.

According to Frank Davies, there is no such investigation to the best of his knowledge, adding that the Attorney General himself stated the probe was incomplete.

Frank Davies is quoted by myjoyonline.com to have said, “There is no such investigation to the best of my knowledge. And he himself is saying that it’s not complete. So if it’s not complete, what is this business of?,”

“If the Attorney General said he is investigating something, he should terminate the investigation and charge, and stop coming on the radio and doing what he’s doing. That is not the work of the Attorney General,” he argued.

Meanwhile, Eugene Boakye Antwi, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Subin Constituency in the Ashanti Region, has launched a scathing attack against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

Speaking in an interview on Oyerepa TV on January 12, 2026, Eugene Boakye Antwi stressed that an image is being created in the minds of Ghanaians that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) members are thieves, with the continued absence of Ofori-Atta.

According to Eugene Boakye Antwi, Ken Ofori-Atta must return to Ghana to explain himself.

Eugene Boakye Antwi stated, “Have you ever seen a political party leave government, and its finance minister cannot be found? It has been one year since Kissi Agyebeng started mentioning Ken Ofori-Atta’s name.

Do you know the damage that has caused the party? They have implanted in the minds of Ghanaians that the NPP are thieves”.

“All the taxes we collect go into the Consolidated Fund, and those monies belong to Ghanaians. We are only custodians of the nation’s resources. So, if you are accused by the state of financial malpractice, why are you running away? Come back and explain yourself,” he added.

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Supreme Court adjourns Kpandai rerun ruling to January 28

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Supreme Court adjourns Kpandai rerun ruling to January 28

The Supreme Court has adjourned its ruling on whether to quash the High Court Judgment annulling the parliamentary result for Kpandai in the Northern Region to January 28, 2026.

The postponement follows further consideration of issues raised in the case, with the court expected to deliver its definitive ruling on the new date.

Lawyers for New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament, Matthew Nyindam, argued that the Tamale High Court acted without jurisdiction.

They argued that the Kpandai parliamentary election was gazetted on December 24, 2024.

However, Lawyers for Mr Nsala Wakpal have strongly opposed the application.

They maintained that the High Court acted within its constitutional mandate.

Also, the Electoral Commission has acknowledged the existence of multiple Gazette notifications and detailed that the different Gazette numbers reflected different batches of constituencies.

The case was adjourned to January 28, 2026, with the order suspending the re-run still in force.

It will be recalled that the Supreme Court last year, 2025, ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to halt all proceedings and activities leading to the conduct of the Kpandai parliamentary rerun.

The court directed the EC to suspend all proceedings pending the final determination of a case before the court.

The Supreme Court decision puts a hold on preparations by the EC for the rerun election until the legal issues surrounding the matter are fully resolved.

This follows the Tamale High Court’s order on November 24, 2025, which ordered the rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary election within 30 days.

According to the High Court, the Electoral Commission has within 30 days from today to conduct the rerun.

His Lordship Emmanuel Brew Plange made this declaration following the legal challenge of the 2024 parliamentary election by the former Member of Parliament (MP) and the NDC, Daniel Nsala Wakpal.

Out of court, the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) had earlier announced the Kpandai Parliamentary election rerun would be held on Tuesday, December 30.

In a statement signed by the Deputy Director of Research Mr Fred Tetteh read, “The Electoral Commission wishes to inform the General Public that following the Tamale High Court’s ruling on Monday, 24th November, 2025, ordering a rerun of the “Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election within thirty (30) days” and upon receipt of a letter from the Clerk to Parliament on Tuesday, 9th December, 2025, formally notifying the Commission of the occurrence of a vacancy in the Membership of Parliament, the seat of the Constituency in Parliament has become vacant.

The Electoral Commission will hold a rerun of the Parliamentary Election in the Kpandai Constituency on Tuesday, 30th December, 2025.

The rerun of the Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election will be conducted for only the three (3) Candidates who contested the 2024 Parliamentary Election in the said Constituency”.

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“You are denting the image of the NPP” – Okatakyie Afrifa slams Ken Ofori-Atta  

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“You are denting the image of the NPP” – Okatakyie Afrifa slams Ken Ofori-Atta  

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, a Ghanaian media personality now based in the United States, has told former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta he is denting the image of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

According to Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, Ken Ofori-Atta is making the NPP distasteful and unattractive over his refusal to come back to Ghana to face his corruption-related offences.

He stressed that Ofori-Atta is making it seem that all NPP members are thieves.

Speaking in a video shared on social media, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah stated, “You have made the party look like there are no leaders, so everyone can do whatever he or she wants. When Ken Ofori-Atta was the Minister of Finance, we cautioned him about his poor performance and even called for his resignation. Ken, the way you are going, you are disgracing the NPP, but he made it clear that there was no way he would resign”.

“The fact that you have refused to come and answer questions goes a long way to denting the image of the NPP. It makes it look like all members of the party are thieves. We warned you while you were doing it. What sort of disgusting behaviour is that? Just come and face your charges, you don’t want to come,” he stated.

The Ghanaian media personality added, “Right now, the NPP is not what it used to be. It looks distasteful. If he believes he has done nothing wrong, he should come and answer questions so that confidence in the party can be rebuilt.

“Even when you were sick, and your face was swollen, did you resign? The party you don’t care about. The middle class of the party do not wish to join the NPP because of the things Paul Yandoh and Chairman Wontumi”.

Wontumi, a whole regional Chairman, became a symbolof comedy”, he added.

Meanwhile, Victor Smith, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United States, has revealed that the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed Ken Ofori-Atta was medically fit to be detained.

According to Victor Smith, ICE had medical personnel assess Mr Ofori-Atta to show that he was fit to be detained.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Ghana’s US Envoy explained, “Yes, the ICE people confirm that he was all right. Initially, they had medical people to determine whether he was fit to be held in the detention centre, and they were convinced and were assured that he was okay”.

“He was on medication, but he wasn’t seeing any doctor at the time, and he had his medication, so he could be put in the detention centre. They had caused him to be assessed by the medical personnel, not themselves,” he said.

“If he had any serious medical conditions, maybe they would have referred him to a medical facility outside the detention centre,” he added.

Victor Smith further revealed that the Ghana embassy made efforts to see Ofori-Atta, but he refused to see them.

He detailed, “I discussed it with the consular officers of my embassy, and we decided to make a request to make sure that he was being treated properly, as per international protocols,” he said.

“Just before we set out, the ICE agents came again and said the detainee had refused to meet with us without his lawyers. After about a few hours, they came back to us to say the detainee, being the ex minister, had refused now to see us under any circumstances,” he said.

“The ICE agents came here. The representative came to my office,” he said.

“We’re a bit of a disappointment, because I know Ken personally. He may not be my friend, but I know him personally,” he said.

“Being a Ghanaian and being our responsibility, so to speak, in a host country, I felt that if we had had the opportunity to at least hear about, if he had some concerns for us, to probably try and assist. So shutting the door in our face and not wanting to see us under any circumstances was a bit unfortunate,” he said.

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Watch Abu Trica makes second appearance at Gbese District Court in his extradition proceedings

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Watch Abu Trica makes second appearance at Gbese District Court in his extradition proceedings

A video has surfaced of Swedru-based businessman, Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, making a second appearance at the Gbese District Court in his extradition proceedings.

In the viral video, Abu Trica was spotted in a black T-shirt and a pair of jeans in handcuffs being escorted to the court by a team of security officers.

The security officers were heard in the video shouting at some people who had gathered at the courthouse. They were ordered to go back by the security team as they made their way to the court.  

In a video posted by SIKAOFFICIAL, he wrote, “Internet personality, Abu Trica, appears before the Gbese District Court as his extradition proceedings resume, following a two-week adjournment.”

Background

Abu Trica, a 31-year-old Ghanaian from Swedru, was arrested for his alleged involvement in an $8 million romance scam which targeted elderly victims in the United States.

He was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025, following an investigation conducted by the FBI Cleveland Division and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian M. McDonough for the Northern District of Ohio.

The US Department of Justice wrote, “According to the indictment, perpetrators of this romance scam used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false identities and form close personal relationships with victims. They gained victims’ trust to obtain money and valuables, often targeting individuals through social media and online dating platforms under false pretences.

Victims were often elderly and engaged in romantic but physically distant relationships with perpetrators. The perpetrators built trust through frequent, intimate conversations by phone, email, and messaging platforms. They then requested money or valuables under false pretenses, such as urgent medical needs, travel expenses, or investment opportunities. Relying on these misrepresentations, victims were persuaded to send funds or valuables, which were then directed to co-conspirators posing as third parties.

The indictment also alleges that after the victims transferred funds, Kumi worked with a network of co-conspirators to distribute the money from Ohio and across the United States to associates in the Republic of Ghana and other locations.

Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification, and faces up to 20 years in prison”.

It further added, “If convicted, a defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to this case, including a defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offence, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt”.

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Two arrested with over 1,600 parcels of suspected narcotics

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Two arrested with over 1,600 parcels of suspected narcotics

Two suspect has been arrested by the Tema Regional Police Command over the seizure of 1,643 parcels of suspected narcotics during a recent operation along the Akosombo-Tema road.

The Police, in a statement issued on January 13, 2026 annocuded they acted on intelligence to intercept the shipment, which was being transported from the Volta region to Tema.

The Police in their statement wrote, “The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a well-coordinated intelligence operation along the Akosombo-Tema road. This major breakthrough forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking activities in the region.

The operation followed intelligence received on 10th January 2026, indicating that suspected narcotic substances were being transported from the Volta Region toward Tema. Police teams quickly mounted surveillance along the route, focusing on the Agomeda Junction area.

At about 12:45 a.m. on 11th January 2026, two vehicles-a white Toyota Highlander (GS 2013-13) and a black Mitsubishi Pajero (GC 400-22)–were intercepted. The vehicles were driven by suspects Isaac Odoi, 33, and Kwame Mani, 39. A search on the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs.

The suspects were immediately arrested, and both vehicles were escorted to the station for further action. On 12th January 2026, the exhibits and suspects were handed over to the Regional CID, Tema, where photographs and inventories were taken. In total, 872 parcels were found in the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were found in the Toyota Highlander.

The suspects are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations. Samples of the substances will be sent to the Forensic Crime Laboratory for testing, and searches will be conducted at the suspects’ places of residence. The Police are also preparing to process the suspects for court.

The Tema Regional Command remains committed to intensifying operations against drug trafficking and other crimes. We encourage the public to continue sharing credible information to support our security efforts and help keep our communities safe”, the police statement concluded.

“It will be a trainwreck if NPP re-elect Bawumia” – Prof Frimpong Boateng

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“It will be a trainwreck if NPP re-elect Bawumia” – Prof Frimpong Boateng

A renowned surgeon and former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) electing Dr Mahamudu Bawumia again will be a trainwreck.

Speaking in an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, January 12, Prof Frimpong-Boateng cautioned the NPP from electing the former Vice President again.

He expressed deep concern about the NPP’s internal processes, citing that the party’s last presidential primaries were he noted that people were intimidated with delegates being bribed just to elect a flagbearer.

Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng stated, “Look at how they elected their last flagbearer — twisting weak people’s hands, bribing delegates, intimidating others. This is the beginning of corruption, and this should not be allowed in any serious institution or any serious party,” he said.

“We lost the elections badly, and we did not deal with the issues that led to the losses, and we still want to go in there. I think that it will be a trainwreck if we elect the old flagbearer,” he stressed.

Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, however, described Dr Bawumia as a nice person, but being nice but noted that being nice alone is not enough to lead Ghana.

He stated, “No, no no. Bawumia is a very nice person, but being nice alone is not enough to lead Nkrumah’s Ghana”.

He further clarified that he harbours no personal animosity toward Dr Bawumia and urged him to clearly distance himself from individuals who were responsible for the economic difficulties under Akufo-Addo.

Meanwhile, the  Sanity Africa poll released ahead of the party’s primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026, revealed that the former Assin Central member of parliament, Ken Ohene Agyapong, has taken a commanding lead.

According to the January 2026 polls, Ken Agyapong leads with 52 per cent among delegates, with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia trailing with 40 per cent.

In July, Dr Bawumia secured 42.2 per cent, with Ken Agyapong securing 51.4 per cent. Similarly, in October 2025, Ken Agyapong increased his performance by garnering 53.1 per cent, with the former NPP flagbearer’s performance dropping by 39.0 per cent.

Sanity Africa revealed their survey was conducted between October 2025 and January 2026, drawing on a weighted sample of 15,000 delegates across all 276 constituencies.

According to them, the polls reflect voting intentions within the expanded delegate album of about 211,000 voters, which includes former appointees and past party executives.

Sanity Africa further disclosed the results of the polls carry a 99 per cent confidence level with a ±5 per cent margin of error.

However, Sanity Africa describes the contest as fluid highlighted that delegate preferences could still shift due to ongoing campaign messaging, endorsements, and regional mobilisation.

However, the Global InfoAnalytics polls has mainatined Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is in a commanding lead in the NPP Flagbearer race.

The poll revealed that Dr Bawumia has now taken a 73% lead among NPP delegates, with Kennedy Agyapong in second place with 19% and Dr Bryan Acheampong at 5%.

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NPP initiates move to sack Prof Frimpong Boateng amid ‘fake party’ tag

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NPP initiates move to sack Prof Frimpong Boateng amid ‘fake party’ tag

Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary New Patriotic Party (NPP), in a statement, has announced that the party has initiated a move to sack Prof Frimpong Boateng.

Yesterday, Monday, January 12, 2026 Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, speaking on Channel One TV, described the present New Patriotic Party (NPP) as fake.

According to Prof Frimpong Boateng, he does not consider himself a member of the current NPP as it no longer reflects the values of the NPP of old.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, January 12, Prof Frimpong was questioned if he still sees himself as a member of the NPP. He stated, “The present NPP is not NPP. It is fake. From what I see now, this is not the NPP I used to know.”

“Not the fake one. The real one is there. It is a virtual thing. The members are in the background,” he said.

He further expressed deep concern about the NPP’s internal processes, citing the party’s last presidential primaries were he asserted that people were intimidated with delegates being bribe just to elect a flagbearer.

Prof Frimpong Boateng added, “Look at how they elected their last flagbearer — twisting weak people’s hands, bribing delegates, intimidating others to get a flagbearer. This is the beginning of corruption, and this should not be allowed in any serious institution or any serious party”.

“We lost the elections badly, and we did not deal with the issues that led to the losses, and we still want to go in there. I think that it will be a trainwreck if we elect the old flagbearer,” he stressed.

In a sharp response today, the NPP, in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, described his claims as baseless and unsubstantiated allegations.

The NPP statement reads, “The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken due notice of comments made by Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng during an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, 12th January 2026, in which he described the party as a “fake party” and further stated that he no longer considers himself a member of the NPP.

In the same interview, Professor Frimpong Boateng made additional disparaging remarks about the Party and alleged, among other things, that the Party’s 2023 Presidential Primary was rigged in favour of His Excelleney Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections.

The Party unequivocally rejects Professor Frimpong Boateng’s unfortunate characterisation of the NPP and firmly denies his baseless and unsubstantiated allegations regarding the conduct of the 2023 Presidential Primary. The said primary has been widely acknowledged by all candidates who participated, as well as by well-meaning members of the Party, as having been conducted in a free. fair, transparent, and credible manner, faithfully reflecting the will of Party delegates

The New Patriotic Party views the conduct and utterances of Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng as highly reprehensible and inimical to the values, unity, and integrity of the Party. Consequently, the Party has invoked the relevant provisions of its Constitution to commence the necessary processes to expel him from the Party, strictly in accordance with due process”.

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“I am not a member of the fake NPP” – Prof Frimpong Boateng

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“I am not a member of the fake NPP” – Prof Frimpong Boateng

A renowned surgeon and former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, has said he is no longer a member of the current New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng described the present NPP as fake.

According to Prof Frimpong Boateng, he does not consider himself a member of the current NPP as it no longer reflects the values of the NPP of old.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, January 12, Prof Frimpong was questioned if he still sees himself as a member of the NPP. He stated, “The present NPP is not NPP. It is fake. From what I see now, this is not the NPP I used to know.”

“Not the fake one. The real one is there. It is a virtual thing. The members are in the background,” he said.

He further expressed deep concern about the NPP’s internal processes, citing the party’s last presidential primaries were he asserted that people were intimidated with delegates being bribe just to elect a flagbearer.

Prof Frimpong Boateng added, “Look at how they elected their last flagbearer — twisting weak people’s hands, bribing delegates, intimidating others to get a flagbearer. This is the beginning of corruption, and this should not be allowed in any serious institution or any serious party”.

“We lost the elections badly, and we did not deal with the issues that led to the losses, and we still want to go in there. I think that it will be a trainwreck if we elect the old flagbearer,” he stressed.

In related news, Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has declared that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is not ready for the 2028 election.

Lawyer Kpebu asserted that the NPP has effectively ruled itself out of winning the 2028 general elections with the range of candidates they are presenting ahead of their primaries.

Speaking on The Key Point on Saturday, January 3, Martin Kpebu explained, “This whole range of candidates, it tells me one thing: the NPP is not ready for the 2028 election. They are not ready. This is the tone-deaf attitude that got them into opposition in the first place.

How can you parade Bawumia? Bawumia, who is a feather with Akufo-Addo? Such a man who helped Akufo-Addo to unleash terror on us, economic doldrums, right? Haircuts, left-right-centre. When… where is he going to get a better record to campaign? You have to bring somebody who is not tainted,” he said.

Lawyer Kpebu further detailed that Kennedy Agyapong’s temperament disqualifies him from serious presidential consideration

“When it comes to Kennedy Agyapong, you know, he lacks the temperament and everything to be president, so we’ll not waste any more time on that,” he added.

He added, “Bryan Acheampong, who wanted to take our hotels for a song. Bryan Acheampong wanted to take our hotels for a song, but for the leadership of Okudzeto, who mobilised Ghanaians. He will loot us dry. Bryan Acheampong will loot us dry,” he stated.

“He’s a good guy, but when you’re looking for a president, there must be that spark. He has not postured himself as someone who can be the father of the nation,” he said.

“Kwabena Agyapong, I have nothing to say that particularly. It’s just that his time is gone, that’s it,” he stated.

“They should bring the youngster, bring Boamah, so that he will contest 2028, lose, and then by 2032 everyone will say, ‘Yes, now he’s ripe,’” he stated.

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“The present NPP is not NPP; It is fake” – Prof Frimpong Boateng

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“The present NPP is not NPP; It is fake” – Prof Frimpong Boateng

A renowned surgeon and former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, has said the present New Patriotic Party (NPP) is fake.

According to Prof Frimpong Boateng, he does not consider himself a member of the current NPP as it no longer reflects the values of the NPP of old.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, January 12, Prof Frimpong was questioned if he still sees himself as a member of the NPP. He stated, “The present NPP is not NPP. It is fake. From what I see now, this is not the NPP I used to know.”

“Not the fake one. The real one is there. It is a virtual thing. The members are in the background,” he said.

He further expressed deep concern about the NPP’s internal processes, citing the party’s last presidential primaries were he asserted that people were intimidated with delegates being bribe just to elect a flagbearer.

Prof Frimpong Boateng added, “Look at how they elected their last flagbearer — twisting weak people’s hands, bribing delegates, intimidating others to get a flagbearer. This is the beginning of corruption, and this should not be allowed in any serious institution or any serious party”.

“We lost the elections badly, and we did not deal with the issues that led to the losses, and we still want to go in there. I think that it will be a trainwreck if we elect the old flagbearer,” he stressed.

Meanwhile, a self-styled man of God has boldly claimed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will collapse after they elect it flagbearer on January 31, 2025.

According to the Prophet, the NPP is doing everything spiritual to destroy the NDC pillars spiritually.

He cautioned the NPP that for the party to be attractive again, they need to stop the spiritual attacks.

Speaking in a media interview, the man of God stated, “The NPP is doing everything spiritual to destroy the pillars of the NDC. If they wish the NPP to be attractive again, they should stop the spiritual nonsense and become united. The NPP, after they elect their flagbearership, will collapse forever.”

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“I saw so many buildings collapsing in the Adenta–Pantang area” – Nigel Gaisie

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“I saw so many buildings collapsing in the Adenta–Pantang area” – Nigel Gaisie

Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the Founder and Leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel, has said he saw a lot of buildings collapsing in the Adenta–Pantang area in the spiritual realm.

According to Nigel Gaisie, he does not know what is going to happen, but he saw a lot of houses collapsingin the Adenta–Pantang area.

He, however, revealed he is praying about it and urged his prayer warriors to also pray about it.

Speaking to his congregation, Prophet Nigel Gaisie stated, “In Ghana, in the realms of the spirit, the Adenta area, I don’t know what is going to happen, but I saw a lot of houses collapsing in the Adenta–Pantang area.

I am praying, and let the prayer warriors also pray”, he added.

In related news, Prophet Nigel Gaisie has replied to Nana Aba Anamoah, a Ghanaian media personality, following her criticism of Ghanaian prophets.

According to Nigel Gaisie, a huge number of Ghanaian prophets are genuine.

He, however, asserted that few prophets in Ghana have a character challenge.

Prophet Nigel Gaisie is quoted by GHOne as having said, “A lot of prophets in Ghana are genuine, but with a few character challenges”.

The man of God reply follows Nana Aba Anamoah, calling out some Ghanaians Ghanaian prophets following their doom prophecies made during the 31st December crossover services.

The media personality described the Prophets as Spiritual fraudsters parading as Prophets.

According to Nana Aba, if the Prophets are good, they should prophesy doom for their family members and stop causing fear for the innocent.

In a post shared on X on January 3, 2025, Nana Aba, “Spiritual fraudsters parading as Prophets.

If you’re so good, go prophesy doom for your uncles, aunties and Abusua Payins and stop causing fear and panic for innocent people”.

Nana Aba Anamoah, in another post, highlighted that GH Prophets are always chasing clout on their pulpit with celebrity names and public figures.

He added, “If your prophecy needs a celebrity name to trend, it is clout chasing on a pulpit.

Any ‘Prophet’ who feeds on doom, fear, and public figures is not speaking for God.

God does not whisper revelations to people who weaponise the pulpit for relevance.

Seek help. You’re not well”.

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Video – Police arrest Tenant’s grandson who assaulted a landlady to death

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Video – Police arrest Tenant’s grandson who assaulted a landlady to death

A tenant’s grandson, Paa Kwesi, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service after he assaulted a landlady to death in Agona Nyakrom.

Speaking in a viral video, the tenant’s grandson, Paa Kwesi, stated, “Maame, it was not me, it was my fault, my grandma asked me to go and eat, but I saw the sister (landlady)…”

Paa Kwesi was later captured in police custody, weeping bitterly.

This follows a report that a tenant had shockingly killed her landlady over sanitation issues. 

According to reports, the landlady confronted a tenant for defecating into a polythene bag directly in front of the landlady’s room.

The tenant claimed her stomach was upset and she could not reach the public toilet in time.

Madam Charlotte, the landlady, questioned why the tenant chose to leave the waste at her doorstep rather than her own.

In a news card shared by Serwaa Amihere stated, “Tenant beats landlady to death over sanitation issues at Agona Nyakrom, Central Region”.

The State News in a post on X also shared more updates on the news, stating, “At Agona Nyakrom, Madam Charlotte, a landlady, has died after an alleged assault by Paa Kwesi, the grandson of a tenant.

The conflict began when the tenant defecated in a polythene bag and left it at Madam Charlotte’s doorstep, citing stomach issues.

After a heated argument and accusations of gossip, the grandson allegedly attacked the landlady with a belt. She was rushed to the Nyakrom Health Centre due to high blood pressure complications and later died upon referral to another hospital”.

Ghanaian social media users reacting to the video wrote, “Self-control is the greatest asset a human can have. If you have it, you may avoid a lot of tragedies. Inasmuch as we will get furious sometimes and would like ant to act, amidst that we should be able to think as well and control whatever is happening”

“This is to everyone. We will all be annoyed in life. People will make us angry. But if u let your anger control you. You would end up in situations u can never imagine. He has ended a life, amputated his destiny and destroyed both his family and hers. He’d regret this!!!”, a netizen advised.

One X user added, “Charley, I used to be quick tempered person. But through my painting and interior decor work. I have discovered a lot to overcome such nasty act. And it’s helping me a lot in my life”.

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“Prices of spare parts have been reduced” – Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers

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“Prices of spare parts have been reduced” – Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers

Takyi Addo, the Communication Director of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association, has said that prices of spare parts have been reduced.

According to Takyi Addo, the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association will soon name and shame Spare Parts Dealers who refuse to reduce prices.

The Communication Director is quoted by Starr FM to have said, Prices of spare parts have been reduced. We will name and shame all who fail to comply”.

He further added that second-hand dealers are the onces yet reduce prices as their goods are expensive to import

Also, Henry Okyere Jnr, the Chairman of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association, has assured that sustained and coordinated efforts will be made to ensure members continue to adjust prices downward in line with market conditions.

Henry Okyere Jnr stated, “We are moving from store to store to ensure that we educate our members for them to understand that the dollar is stable now and the duties are down.

“So they should also bring their prices down so everybody can see it in the market. So we should give it about maybe another 30 days, a month to see how things are working out,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has spoken following the mounting pressure on the association to reduce transport fares following the decline in fuel prices.

According to GPRTU, fuel costs have reduced in the recent pricing window, but vehicle maintenance, spare parts, tyres, lubricants and financing costs remain unchanged.

The GPRTU argued that persistent cost pressures outweigh the benefits gained from the recent drop in fuel prices.

Abass Imoro, the Public Relations Officer of GPRTU, highlighted that the union has a track record of responding to favourable cost conditions.

He added that fares will be reviewed once conditions permit it, adding that in May 2025 the GPRTU cut fuel price by 15 percent withut any pressure.

Speaking on Citi Business News, Abass Imoro stated, “The last year, 15% [transport fare reduction], nobody forced us. We saw the need for everybody. The government came up trying to make Ghana laugh once again, and we also joined that train, that yes, we have to make sure we also give up the best that we could.

“Now there has been another reduction [in fuel prices]. All we are saying is that if the need arises that we should decrease the lorry fare further; we will do that without hesitation. We are talking about spare parts which have never been reduced”.

He added, “You see, these are some of the things. As we talk now, I am just coming from services. I went and bought oil. Last year, the oil S5 W30, which I have been buying at GH¢600 for 5 litres, is the same GH¢600.

“We are surprised the dollar has been decreased, and some of these things that we thought it is because of the dollar, no, it is not because of the dollar. The prices are still the same as it was”.

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One arrested in Police recruitment scam – Interior Minister

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One arrested in Police recruitment scam – Interior Minister

Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, the Minister for the Interior, has announced that one person has been arrested over a Police recruitment scam.

The Interior Minister confirmed the suspect was arrested for fraudulently selling recruitment slots in the security services.

Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak made this known during his visit to some selected police recruitment screening centres in Accra.

According to him, the selection into the security services is strictly merit-based.

Speaking to the media, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak stated, “This usual practice, where people sit in the comfort of their homes, avoiding the proper process, is a thing of the past. Under the leadership of President John Mahama, we will not tolerate it.

“Those deceiving people online should be careful and not let anyone mislead them. Over the weekend, we arrested one person for this, and he is currently in police custody. We are watching with an eagle eye,” the Minister said.

In related news, 2000 prospective recruits have completed the first phase of the Ghana Police Service enlistment exercise at the Police Training School in Patasi in the Ashanti Region.

Speaking to journalists on Monday, January 12, DSP Godwin Ahianyo stated, “Today’s enlistment process is solely for those qualified for body selection, including HND holders, medical professionals, and degree graduates. It will continue tomorrow as well, divided into two sessions from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the morning and the same in the afternoon, handling about 2,000 candidates per session.

“From Thursday, the process will be conducted in four centres and will cater exclusively to WASSCE recruits,” DSP Ahianyo explained.

A prospective recruit also stated, “There is no stress here. I left home early in the morning, and I must say this has been the safest exercise I have attended”.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of the Interior has announced the start of the second phase of the recruitment exercise for applicants to the internal security services who successfully passed the first phase.

According to the Ministry of the Interior, the second phase will start from January 12 to February 4, 2026.

The Ministry revealed that the second phase will begin with applicants to the Ghana Police Service, adding that other services will be updated after January 15, 2026.

The Interior Ministry communication highlighted that successful candidates will receive SMS notifications indicating their specific screening date, time, and centre, with applicants assigned to either morning or afternoon sessions.

The statement also reminded applicants that failure to adhere to the timing of schedules will result in their disqualification.

Ghanaian actor Nelson Mandela Jr dead

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Ghanaian actor Nelson Mandela Jr dead

The Ghanaian movie industry has been thrown into shock following news of the death of actor Nelson Mandela Jr.

According to reports, the Ghanaian actor died overseas; details surrounding his death have not yet been revealed.

Film producer Dela Finn, who confirmed the news and described the late actor as vibrant and full of life.

He revealed Nelson Mandela Jr wanted to return to Ghana to continue work on several film projects.

Nelson Mandela Jr gained recognition for his role in the film Fuck Boys.

The late Nelson Mandela Jr started his acting career in 2015 and starred in movies including Give It a Title, Scared, I Believe, and Behind the Scenes.

On January 5, Nelson Mandela Jnr shared a series of motivational posts on social media, saying, “I will face the microphone a lot this year. I have a lot to say!” In another, he encouraged consistency, stating, “Be consistent with what you do positively and the result will never let you down.”

In a post on social media, Dela Finn wrote, “Bro, you’ve forced me to question everything. I’m scared, very scared cos I hardly do this, but you made me drop tears today. Sometimes I don’t understand why life is this heavy, why we struggle so hard while holding onto dreams that can just be taken away at anytime.

This afternoon, you got me going back to 2015, when we were just dreamers with no clear path. You were the one who said you were ready, that I should train you, that we should start this movie dream together. We began strong, then life happened and pulled us in different directions, and we chased other dreams until we connected back. Just last year, you asked why I had gone quiet in film, and when I told vou 1 was building something and would go all out this year. You said, “I will be back in Ghana soon, no forget to fix me o. You nc say na me start this thing” That filled my heart with so much hope because we had other plans aside from film with another brother!

Today, while my team and I were planning the year ahead, your news came that you were gone. 89 I’m shaking, I’m lost, and empty. I’m still finding it hard to believe this. Like, I don’t even know what we are fighting for anymore in this life.

But I swear on my life that–every film that comes from Deland Films while I’m alive, will carry your NAME and your MAGE, because you are the GENESIS of THIS DREAM.

Wherever you are, may the Almighty grant you perfect rest. You will never fade – Nelson Mandela Jnr”, his post concluded.

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19.5km Tema Motorway to expand to 10 lanes – Ing. Ben Sackey

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19.5km Tema Motorway to expand to 10 lanes – Ing. Ben Sackey

The Project Manager for the Tema Motorway and Extensions Project, Ing. Ben Sackey, has announced the plans to expand the 19.5km Motorway to 10 lanes.

According to Ing. Ben Sackey, the Tema Motorway and Extensions Project seeks to add three new lanes to the existing four-lane concrete road.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, explain, “We are expanding the roads, we are adding ten lanes. The existing four lanes, which are the corporate road, and then we are adding three lanes,” he said.

“Our idea is to complete the three lanes, which we normally call the urban highway, and then we will try to put traffic back from the concrete one onto the urban highway, then we will try to tackle the concrete road, which we call the expressway,” he explained.

He further reassured motorists that efforts are underway to make the route motorable during the construction works.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has said that the launch of the $10-billion ‘Big Push’ project will make the whole of Ghana a construction site.

John Mahama highlighted that GH¢30 billion had been allocated in next year’s budget to support the ‘Big Push’ infrastructure project.

Speaking at the sod cutting for the redevelopment works on the 117-kilometre stretch from Atimpoku in the Eastern Region to the Volta Region towns of Asikuma through Anyrawasi, Ho and Denu to Aflao, John Mahama stated, “The whole of Ghana is going to become a construction site.

“Today, we are delivering that bouncing baby, Big Push. The Volta Region has had some of the most neglected, abandoned roads in the country, and year in, year out, the chiefs have cried for repair and maintenance.”

He added, “The ‘Big Push’ is a concerted effort to bridge our infrastructure gap and propel Ghana towards sustainable development.

This is not just about asphalt and concrete; it is about building the foundations for a stronger economy, improved connectivity, and a better quality of life for all Ghanaians”.

He added that Ghana will have the best roads in West Africa within the next 24 months under the Big Push Initiative.

According to John Mahama, his government is dedicated to constructing more roads over the next two years, with the aim of making transportation safer and more efficient.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony of the 195-kilometre Wenchi–Bole–Sawla–Wa Road, President Mahama stated, “I wish to repeat my apology and regret to the people of Ghana that with the start of the big push, the whole of Ghana is going to be a construction site for the next two years.

Wherever in this county you go, the road will be under construction, so I ask the Ghanaians to be patient with us and to accept the inconvenience.

Twenty-four months after the launch of the Big Push, you will have the best roads in West Africa”.

“ICE carried out Ofori-Atta’s arrest, but the FBI was involved” – Victor Smith

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“ICE carried out Ofori-Atta’s arrest, but the FBI was involved” – Victor Smith

Victor Smith, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United States, has said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was involved in former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s detention.

 According to Victor Smith, Immigration and Customs Enforcement handles immigration breaches, but when the FBI is involved, there might be a possibility of criminality.

 Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United States stated, “I suspect it’s a combination of these two factors. ICE normally will pick you for immigration issues, but then, when the FBI comes in, then there must be some criminality or Interpol police request so that the red alert comes in there”.

“So the combination of the two of them convinces me that the Ghana government had requested this man to be brought in to help us, if you like, unravel some issues that have been brought against him as a former minister,” Mr Smith said.

When asked if he knew Ofori-Atta’s visa was revocked he stated, “No, Attorney General mentioned that to me”.

“The extent of my involvement at this stage was when he had been picked up,” he said.

He added, “We decided to make a request to make sure that he was being treated properly, as per international protocols. The detainee had refused to meet with us without his lawyers,” he said.

“After about a few hours, they came back to us to say the detainee, being the ex minister, had refused now to see us under any circumstances,” Mr Smith said.

“So that was the end of the road for me and the embassy.”

Meanwhile, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has revealed that former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, was given up to November 29 to leave the United States after his visa was revoked.

According to the Attorney General, Ken Ofori-Atta’s detention by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was part of ongoing extradition processes.

Speaking on JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Dr Ayine stated, “I didn’t make this public, but I started investigating Ofori-Atta. In fact, in his case, I’m doing it with some foreign investigators who are tracking all the offshore dealings and so on. We are also doing our own investigations here. They are inconclusive, as we speak. I mean, we have not come to any conclusion”.

“So, I started working with the Americans in respect of Ofori-Atta long before OSP came up with the announcement. I started working with them, and I want Ghanaians to know that he just didn’t overstay his visa,” he clarified.

The AG explained, “The visa was actually revoked. So, it’s not that Ofori-Atta overstayed. So, in July, the American State Department revoked his visa, and they gave him up to November 29 to leave the United States. He did not. And then, that is how come that they decided they were going to now pursue him, and arrest him. Actually, the arrest was supposed to occur on January 4th [2026], and they did not do so, but on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, they apprehended him in the Virginia area and took him into custody”.

“It’s not exactly about immigration. It was revoked. The visa was revoked. I am telling you this on authority,” he stated.

Additionally, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine announced that embattled former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, will appear before an immigration judge on January 20, 2025.

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Ken Ofori-Atta medically fit to be detained – ICE tells Ghana’s US Envoy

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Ken Ofori-Atta medically fit to be detained – ICE tells Ghana’s US Envoy

Victor Smith, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United States, has revealed that the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta was medically fit to be detained.

According to Victor Smith, ICE had medical personnel assess Mr Ofori-Atta to show that he was fit to be detained.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Ghana’s US Envoy explained, “Yes, the ICE people confirm that he was all right. Initially, they had medical people to determine whether he was fit to be held in the detention centre, and they were convinced and were assured that he was okay”.

“He was on medication, but he wasn’t seeing any doctor at the time, and he had his medication, so he could be put in the detention centre. They had caused him to be assessed by the medical personnel, not themselves,” he said.

“If he had any serious medical conditions, maybe they would have referred him to a medical facility outside the detention centre,” he added.

Victor Smith further revealed that the Ghana embassy made efforts to see Ofori-Atta, but he refused to see them.

He detailed, “I discussed it with the consular officers of my embassy, and we decided to make a request to make sure that he was being treated properly, as per international protocols,” he said.

“Just before we set out, the ICE agents came again and said the detainee had refused to meet with us without his lawyers. After about a few hours, they came back to us to say the detainee, being the ex minister, had refused now to see us under any circumstances,” he said.

“The ICE agents came here. The representative came to my office,” he said.

“We’re a bit of a disappointment, because I know Ken personally. He may not be my friend, but I know him personally,” he said.

“Being a Ghanaian and being our responsibility, so to speak, in a host country, I felt that if we had had the opportunity to at least hear about, if he had some concerns for us, to probably try and assist. So shutting the door in our face and not wanting to see us under any circumstances was a bit unfortunate,” he said.

Also, Victor Smith has said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was involved in former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s detention.

 According to Victor Smith, Immigration and Customs Enforcement handles immigration breaches, but when the FBI is involved, there might be a possibility of criminality.

 Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United States stated, “I suspect it’s a combination of these two factors. ICE normally will pick you for immigration issues, but then, when the FBI comes in, then there must be some criminality or Interpol police request so that the red alert comes in there”.

“So the combination of the two of them convinces me that the Ghana government had requested this man to be brought in to help us, if you like, unravel some issues that have been brought against him as a former minister,” Mr Smith said.

When asked if he knew Ofori-Atta’s visa was revocked he stated, “No, Attorney General mentioned that to me”.

5 GIMPA lecturers sponsored to pursue doctorate abroad fail to honour GH¢1.7m bond

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5 GIMPA lecturers sponsored to pursue doctorate abroad fail to honour GH¢1.7m bond

The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) at the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has disclosed that five lecturers have failed to honour their bond obligations, which has resulted in a GH¢1.7 million debt for the institution.

According to the Registrar of GIMPA, Victoria Kumbuor, the five lecturers were sponsored to pursue doctoral programmes abroad.

She detailed that Ann-Shirley Appiatse owes GH¢777,000, Julius Quarshie owes GH¢524,000, Dr Hanson Addy owes GH¢224,000, Afua Ataa Boakyewaa owes GH¢230,000, while Christiana Osei Bonsu has an outstanding amount of GH¢38,700.

Victoria Kumbuor, however, added that the institution has taken steps to enforce recovery, including freezing the entitlements of guarantors who backed the defaulting lecturers.

Speaking at the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee she stated, “The indebtedness has to do with sponsorships that the institute offered to some of our faculty to pursue PhD programmes, with the expectation that they would return to support the institute’s operations.

“Even though they signed the bonds, some of them refused to return. As a result, a decision was made to freeze their entitlements, including their provident fund and credit scheme benefits, as well as those of their guarantors. We have been able to recover some of the money,” she said.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama, last year, stated it was so pathetic watching Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearings.

John Mahama expressed deep concern over the persistent recklessness and scale of financial irregularities uncovered each year at the Public Accounts Committee sittings.

Speaking at the 12th Annual Conference of Chairpersons of Governing Boards and Chief Executives of Public Services in Ho on Wednesday, October 8, John Mahama lamented, “Recently, I’ve been watching the Public Accounts Committee, and it’s so pathetic, you know. Why must we every year congregate at the Public Accounts Committee, and then you hear all kinds of atrocious, you know, things? I mean, recklessness with public funds and resources.

“And so, I have a meeting on Thursday with the Chief Justice, the Attorney General, and others to find a final solution to this Auditor-General’s report. Those persons who infringe, are found guilty of infractions, or do not follow due procedure, or lead to loss of public resources — we must have a fast-track process,” he said.

John Mahama further cried out that despite the constitutional provisions guiding the implementation of audit recommendations, very little has been achieved

He explained, “We’ve not fully implemented the constitutional provision. There is a part that says after the Public Accounts Committee has sat on the Auditor-General’s report, Parliament must set up a committee to implement the findings”.

“What we don’t know is whether it should be a parliamentary committee or one made up of non-parliamentarians.”

“Every department is supposed to set up an ARIC, but once they’ve come from the Public Accounts Committee, virtually nobody follows up on the recommendations,” he said.

President Mahama added, “The audit reports implementation committees are not working. We must find a way to create a deterrent, until people know they can be held responsible for these things they do.”

“If we save GH¢15 billion, can you imagine what it could do? We must hold those who misuse the people’s resources to account so that others do not follow suit.”

“I will name a portion of my Church after Mahama if he complete Accra-Kumasi expressway” – Pastor vows

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“I will name a portion of my Church after Mahama if he complete Accra-Kumasi expressway” – Pastor vows

Apostle J.S.W. Kofi Amponsah, the founder and Leader of the House of Ezra, has vowed to name a portion of his church after President John Dramani Mahama if he completes the Accra-Kumasi expressway.

The man of God lamented that about 300,000 people died on the Accra–Kumasi road from 2009 to 2019.

According to him, the Accra-Kumasi expressway will be a critical national highway, with its completion significantly reducing accidents and saving lives.

Speaking on Ezra TV, Apostle Amponsah stated, “I have witnessed a lot of tragedies on the Accra–Kumasi road. From 2009 to 2019 alone, about 300,000 people died on that road”.

“If President Mahama is able to complete the expressway before he leaves power, then the church I am building will have a portion named after him,” he stated.

He added, “I firmly promise that I will name about 1,000 seats in the church after him”.

“I will even write a will to ensure that, even if I am no longer alive, that particular portion of the church remains named after him,” Apostle Amponsah added.

Also, President Mahama announced plans to cut sod for the commencement of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway.

He told critics of the project that he wished they were in the traffic jam over the New Year that was caused by a Believers Worship Centre.

Speaking at the 77th Annual New Year School at the University of Ghana on Tuesday, January 6, the President stated, “For those who have spoken against this expressway, I wish that they were in the traffic jam over the New Year. When one single church holding a convention brought the Accra-Kumasi road into gridlock for more than seven hours. Accra is the biggest city in Ghana and the capital. Kumasi is the next biggest city in Ghana.

“And the traffic between these two cities, it’s a shame that we have a single-lane road linking our two major cities. This will be a thing of the past, and I’m looking forward to cutting sod early this year for the commencement of construction of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway”.

“For those people who miscommunicate and try to twist my words, the new city will not be the capital. The capital will continue to be the seat of government, and it will be the capital of Ghana.

“But we’ll create a new city that will be smart, that will be innovative, there will be no kiosks, no containers, and no beggars on the streets.”

Meanwhile, Patrick Yaw Boamah, the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, has described the planned Accra-Kumasi expressway as unnecessary and a misplaced priority.

The lawmaker lambasted the Mahama government for failing to add to the existing road project, but rather seeking to undertake what he describes as a far-fetched project that lacks funding.

“There is no such investigation” – Frank Davies speaks on AG’s separate Ofori-Atta probe

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“There is no such investigation” – Frank Davies speaks on AG’s separate Ofori-Atta probe

A lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Frank Davies, has said there is no such investigation being conducted by the Attorney General against his client.

According to Frank Davies, there is no such investigation to the best of his knowledge, adding that the Attorney General himself stated the probe was incomplete.

Frank Davies is quoted by myjoyonline.com to have said, “There is no such investigation to the best of my knowledge. And he himself is saying that it’s not complete. So if it’s not complete, what is this business of?,”

“If the Attorney General said he is investigating something, he should terminate the investigation and charge, and stop coming on the radio and doing what he’s doing. That is not the work of the Attorney General,” he argued.

His remarks follow, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine who has revealed he has been working with American authorities regarding former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to the Attorney General, he has some foreign investigators who are investigating Ofori-Atta’s offshore dealings.

The Attorney General announced that he had been investigating Ofori-Atta long before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) made his announcement.

Speaking on JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Dr Ayine stated, “I didn’t make this public, but I started investigating Ofori-Atta. In fact, in his case, I’m doing it with some foreign investigators who are tracking all the offshore dealings and so on. We are also doing our own investigations here. They are inconclusive, as we speak. I mean, we have not come to any conclusion”.

“So, I started working with the Americans in respect of Ofori-Atta long before OSP came up with the announcement. I started working with them, and I want Ghanaians to know that he just didn’t overstay his visa,” he clarified.

The AG explained, “The visa was actually revoked. So, it’s not that Ofori-Atta overstayed. So, in July, the American State Department revoked his visa, and they gave him up to November 29 to leave the United States. He did not. And then, that is how come that they decided they were going to now pursue him, and arrest him. Actually, the arrest was supposed to occur on January 4th [2026], and they did not do so, but on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, they apprehended him in the Virginia area and took him into custody”.

“It’s not exactly about immigration. It was revoked. The visa was revoked. I am telling you this on authority,” he stated.

Additionally, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine announced that embattled former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, will appear before an immigration judge on January 20, 2025.

Dr Ayine detailed, “In this current matter, he will appear before an immigration judge on January 20th [2026]. He has a right to appeal that decision to a district court. From the district court, it can go to a circuit court of appeals.

Then from there to the United States Supreme Court. That is potentially the legal pathway to the determination as to whether or not he should be taken from America. If he doesn’t self-deport, this is what is going to happen.

“In the extradition case, again, a district court will hear the proceedings and make a determination as to whether to extradite him. If he’s not happy about that, he can go to a circuit court of appeal and to the United States of America,” he explained.

Also, the Attorney General shared details of a confidential conversation he had with Ken Ofori-Atta’s high-profile US lawyers.

“I have foreign investigators tracking Ofori-Atta’s offshore dealings” – AG

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“I have foreign investigators tracking Ofori-Atta’s offshore dealings” – AG

Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has revealed he has been working with American authorities regarding former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to the Attorney General, he has some foreign investigators who are investigating Ofori-Atta’s offshore dealings.

The Attorney General announced that he had been investigating Ofori-Atta long before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) made his announcement.

Speaking on JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Dr Ayine stated, “I didn’t make this public, but I started investigating Ofori-Atta. In fact, in his case, I’m doing it with some foreign investigators who are tracking all the offshore dealings and so on. We are also doing our own investigations here. They are inconclusive, as we speak. I mean, we have not come to any conclusion”.

“So, I started working with the Americans in respect of Ofori-Atta long before OSP came up with the announcement. I started working with them, and I want Ghanaians to know that he just didn’t overstay his visa,” he clarified.

The AG explained, “The visa was actually revoked. So, it’s not that Ofori-Atta overstayed. So, in July, the American State Department revoked his visa, and they gave him up to November 29 to leave the United States. He did not. And then, that is how come that they decided they were going to now pursue him, and arrest him. Actually, the arrest was supposed to occur on January 4th [2026], and they did not do so, but on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, they apprehended him in the Virginia area and took him into custody”.

“It’s not exactly about immigration. It was revoked. The visa was revoked. I am telling you this on authority,” he stated.

Additionally, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine announced that embattled former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, will appear before an immigration judge on January 20, 2025.

Dr Ayine detailed, “In this current matter, he will appear before an immigration judge on January 20th [2026]. He has a right to appeal that decision to a district court. From the district court, it can go to a circuit court of appeals.

Then from there to the United States Supreme Court. That is potentially the legal pathway to the determination as to whether or not he should be taken from America. If he doesn’t self-deport, this is what is going to happen.

“In the extradition case, again, a district court will hear the proceedings and make a determination as to whether to extradite him. If he’s not happy about that, he can go to a circuit court of appeal and to the United States of America,” he explained.

Also, the Attorney General shared details of a confidential conversation he had with Ken Ofori-Atta’s high-profile US lawyers.

He revealed, “John Ashcroft, the former Attorney General of the United States of America, called me and said he was the one representing Ken Ofori-Atta in the matter, but his concerns and reason for calling me were for me to assure him that when Ken is returned to Ghana, he’ll get a fair trial.

“And I assured him of the fact that under this government and in accordance with Article 19 of the constitution, his right to a fair trial is guaranteed. Ken Ofori-Atta is not a person who will come here, and we’re going to treat him very shabbily and so on and so forth. He will be accorded due process of law. His fair trial rights will be guaranteed, and so on,” he disclosed.

Dr Ayine added, “So, I talked with John Ashcroft, including the lawyer who granted the interview [Enayat Qasimi], so there were three of them; three lawyers who spoke to me via Zoom on that day when they were expressing concerns. So, at that point in time, it was confidential. I could not mention John Ashcroft as his lawyer”.

“But I was simply saying that when you take the fact that he has these top lawyers coming to court in America to defend him, it is not going to be a day’s work to bring him home,” he explained.

“I never said somebody fought against me becoming finance minister” – Stephen Amoah

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“I never said somebody fought against me becoming finance minister” – Stephen Amoah

Stephen Amoah, the Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament, has debunked claims attributed to him in which he claimed somebody fought against him becoming the finance minister.

In a viral video, Dr Stephen Amoah had earlier claimed former President Akufo-Addo initially preferred him for the Finance Minister position, but his appointment was blocked due to pressure for him to appoint a northerner as Finance Minister.

Speaking to Serwaa Amihere on GHOne, Stephen Amoah clarified that he never said that he wanted to be a finance minister, nor did he say somebody fought against him becoming finance minister.

According to him, someone kicked against former president Akufo-Addo appointing him as Minister of State in charge of Finance.

Stephen Amoah clarified, saying, “I never said that I wanted to be a finance minister,” he stated. “I never said that somebody fought against me becoming finance minister.”

“I said that Nana Addo actually went to a very dignified person and told him that he was going to make me Minister of State in charge of Finance, and somebody kicked against that, preferring his own person,” he explained.

“Did I mention somebody’s name? So why are people taking it and insulting me?”, he asked.

Stephen Amoah further revealed he has been advised to keep quiet regarding the issue, saying, “Is it everything that in public you have to say?” he asked. “I’m a very mature person, and I’ve been advised to keep quiet.”

“Even if something were true, one hundred per cent, I shouldn’t have said it the way or where I said it,” he admitted. “But does that mean I should be insulted the way people are insulting me?”

“They have misrepresented it. They have misconstrued it,” he said. “But I don’t even care.”

Meanwhile, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has also debunked claims by Dr Stephen Amoah over his appointment as Finance Minister during President Akufo-Addo’s administration.

He added, “Our focus is on preparing Dr Bawumia to become president and govern the country for the benefit of the people. Claims that I was favoured in my appointment are not worth discussing; they are simply pettiness and should not distract us from getting our candidate elected”.

“If my appointment was based on favouritism, then people should know where I am coming from. I have been in this party for a very long time, and those who know me know that I did not support Nana Akufo-Addo; I supported Kufuor and Alan Cash,” he added.

“A wedding is a liability to those of you who are now building wealth” – Duncan William

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“A wedding is a liability to those of you who are now building wealth” – Duncan William

Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, has said that a wedding is a liability to those of you who are now building wealth.

Speaking to his congregation in a viral video, Archbishop Duncan William urged young people to avoid the financial mistake of accruing debt in pursuit of a lavish wedding.

Duncan William stated, “If you have money to have a wedding, fine, but a lot of you don’t have money for weddings, and even if you do, using money for weddings is a liability and not an asset. A wedding is a liability to those of you who are now building wealth. It is an asset to those who have made their money”.

Some of you don’t even have a bedroom you are living, you don’t even have money to rent a house, and you want a wedding”.

Duncan William urged his church members to discourage people from having weddings, unless the man can prove he has GH¢100,000 in his bank account.

He added, “You don’t want to begin your marriage with debts. You go to the honeymoon, and the phones begin to ring, and it’s the lady who brought the chairs for the wedding asking for her money, then another phone rings, the woman who provided the drinks.

Discourage people who want to have a wedding until the man can prove to us that he has at least he has GH¢100,000 in his bank account; he should not have a wedding”.

He further added, “I want us to stop this thing of white wedding and you single women stop this thing where you want the man to wed you, marriage is not a wedding,  and those of you who give people money for marry who do not have, if they do not have, they should not marry because mariage is not love, love does not buy provision, love does not pay the bills.

I am not saying we should not help people who want to get married, but we need to have about five or ten marriages on the altar, everybody takes their ring, no best man, no maid of honour, no bridesmaid, nothing, we just pronounce the blessing of God, go home and make love, make babies, live your life.

Why do you have to do a reception? Why do you have to bring people to come and eat and drink your food for free after they insult you?”

Earlier, Duncan-William had previously urged individuals must prioritise their lives and avoid spending all their earnings on weddings and end up in debt.

Preaching to his congregation, Duncan-Williams stated, “Most of the foolish things we do are to use our money for other things. For weddings, we go and buy all these white dresses and suits. We spend all the money on weddings.”

“So people have come, you’ve dressed nicely, but you are in debt, and they are calling for their money. Your phone is ringing, and somebody says, the money you collected, when can I have my money? And you can’t tell the lady that you borrowed some money to do shows”, he stressed.

He further recounted his own personal experience, adding that he got married at the 21 or 22.

Duncan-William revealed he got married because he felt pressured to do so.

He added, “You could tell that this guy is confused. I was like a sheep carried to the slaughter. I had no idea of what I was doing. I had no idea of what marriage was – I was just told I should marry, so me too, I married”.

“So let me say to some of you, when you get it all right, don’t do a wedding”, he counselled.

“If I were you, I would take that money that they are going to use for the wedding to do other things for the marriage itself. Just come to the office, sign the document, we bless you, you kiss one another, go home”, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams added.

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“Discourage men from weddings, unless he can prove he has GH¢100k in his account” – Duncan William

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“Discourage men from weddings, unless he can prove he has GH¢100k in his account” – Duncan William

Archbishop Duncan William, the founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, has urged his church members to discourage people from having weddings, unless the man can prove he has GH¢100,000 in his account.

The man of God urged young persons to avoid the financial mistake of accruing debt in pursuit of a lavish wedding.

He called on his church leaders to take adequate steps to curb this situation, noting that it has placed many young families under pressure.

Preaching to his congregation, Duncan-Williams stated, “You don’t want to begin your marriage with debts. You go to the honeymoon, and the phones begin to ring, and it’s the lady who brought the chairs for the wedding asking for her money, then another phone rings, the woman who provided the drinks.

Discourage people who want to have a wedding until the man can prove to us that he has at least he has GH¢100,000 in his bank account; he should not have a wedding”.

He further added, “I want us to stop this thing of white wedding and you single women stop this thing where you want the man to wed you, marriage is not a wedding,  and those of you who give people money for marry who do not have, if they do not have, they should not marry because mariage is not love, love does not buy provision, love does not pay the bills”.

Duncan William stressed that he is not saying people should not get married, but indicated that people should marry with a maid of honour, bridesmain and best men.

He added, “I am not saying we should not help people who want to get married, but we need to have about five or ten marriages on the altar, everybody takes their ring, no best man, no maid of honour, no bridesmaid, nothing, we just pronounce the blessing of God, go home and make love, make babies, live your life.

Why do you have to do a reception? Why do you have to bring people to come and eat and drink your food for free after they insult you?”

Archbishop Duncan William added, “If you have money to have a wedding, fine, but a lot of you don’t have money for weddings, and even if you do, using money for weddings is a liability and not an asset. A wedding is a liability to those of you who are now building wealth. It is an asset to those who have made their money”.

Some of you don’t even have a bedroom you are living, you don’t even have money to rent a house, and you want a wedding”.

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MrBeast, Wode Maya, others to completely transform an entire village in Ghana

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MrBeast, Wode Maya, others to completely transform an entire village in Ghana

Jimmy Donaldson, commonly known as MrBeast, has announced plans to visit Ghana later this year to completely transform an entire village in Ghana.

Speaking at the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026, Mr Beast revealed that there is a village in Ghana that desperately needs help.

He revealed that he has reached out to his colleagues who are also content creators and are going to participate in the project.

According to him, they are going to build a hospital, a well for the people to get quality water and also help with their education.

MrBeast at the  Billion Followers Summit 2026, hosted in Dubai by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), stated, “We are going to Ghana later this year, and there is this village that desperately needs help. We will go there, build a hospital, wells, supply them with water and help them with education. Go there and completely transform the entire village, and we are all going to make content together and help inspire more people to do good.

“I reached out to some of my friends to help push the message even more and inspire others, and I invited 20 of the biggest creators I know,” he said.

Some Ghanaians who reacted to the news stated, “ Although it’s embarrassing that an outsider is doing this in our country, we should encourage it. Let him transform it and make it look better than the mediocre transformations our leaders deliver with huge budgets.

Let it teach them how incompetent they have been. They travel to beautiful countries but are never inspired to improve ours. In 2026, we’re still dealing with choked gutters, villages without electricity or schools, and beautiful water bodies destroyed by galamsey”.

 “Akwaaba, MrBeast 🇬🇭🇬🇭 this one be big news You dey come transform whole village for Ghana? We dey super excited.

Big shoutout to Wode Maya for the linkup. Come make we show you the real Ghana vibes, plus the energy 🔥🔥 Can’t wait!”, a netizen added.

“@JDMahama let your government work oo yoo an outsider sees Ghana to be poor, so he is coming later this year to show you that you can’t help your people, your country.. it’s very sad, spending millions on unnecessary things, but can’t help the people in our villages”, a netizen added.

One Ghanaian wrote, “Everyone in the comment section is praising him for what he’s coming to do in Ghana, but they don’t know how shameful this has caused the country and leaders in this country. We have everything in this country, but we have stood there for a white folk to come and transform our country”

Additioanly one more X user wrote, “Please leave Ghana alone. Ishowspeed is putting Africa out there and changing narratives. This man doesn’t even look or seem real. Because clearly this is what is happening! Someone sent that white speed to follow the guy to Africa! Get into Ghana, get to Burkina”.

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BREAKING – Ken Ofori-Atta returns to Ghana this week

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BREAKING – Ken Ofori-Atta returns to Ghana this week

The information gathered from reliable deep-throat sources within the corridors of power suggests the embattled former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to return to Ghana before the end of this week.

According to sources, Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana to face charges for various corruption and financial loss allegations.

He is also expected to face an undisclosed charge from the office of the Minister for Justice and Attorney General.

Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has already revealed he has been working with American authorities regarding former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

The Attorney General announced that he has some foreign investigators who are investigating Ofori-Atta’s offshore dealings.

Speaking on JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Dr Ayine stated, “I didn’t make this public, but I started investigating Ofori-Atta. In fact, in his case, I’m doing it with some foreign investigators who are tracking all the offshore dealings and so on. We are also doing our own investigations here. They are inconclusive, as we speak. I mean, we have not come to any conclusion”.

“So, I started working with the Americans in respect of Ofori-Atta long before OSP came up with the announcement. I started working with them, and I want Ghanaians to know that he just didn’t overstay his visa,” he clarified.

He further clarified that Ken Ofori-Atta’s visa was revoked in July and he was given up to November 29 to leave the United States, but failed to leave.

The AG explained, “The visa was actually revoked. So, it’s not that Ofori-Atta overstayed. So, in July, the American State Department revoked his visa, and they gave him up to November 29 to leave the United States. He did not. And then, that is how come that they decided they were going to now pursue him, and arrest him. Actually, the arrest was supposed to occur on January 4th [2026], and they did not do so, but on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, they apprehended him in the Virginia area and took him into custody”.

“It’s not exactly about immigration. It was revoked. The visa was revoked. I am telling you this on authority,” he stated.

Also, before news suggesting Ken Ofori-Atta’s return by the end of this week, Dr Dominic Ayine had already announced that Ken Ofori-Atta will appear before an immigration judge on January 20, 2025.

Dr Ayine detailed, “In this current matter, he will appear before an immigration judge on January 20th [2026]. He has a right to appeal that decision to a district court. From the district court, it can go to a circuit court of appeals.

Then from there to the United States Supreme Court. That is potentially the legal pathway to the determination as to whether or not he should be taken from America. If he doesn’t self-deport, this is what is going to happen.

“In the extradition case, again, a district court will hear the proceedings and make a determination as to whether to extradite him. If he’s not happy about that, he can go to a circuit court of appeal and to the United States of America,” he explained.

Meanwhile, the Attorney General has already, has disclosed that he has been contacted by US lawyers of the former minister and has assured them of fair treatment for their client upon his return to Ghana.

MrBeast is in Ghana

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MrBeast is in Ghana

Jimmy Donaldson, commonly known as MrBeast, the world’s biggest YouTuber, is reportedly in Ghana to make donations to some underserved communities.

Reports suggest MrBeast has been in Ghana with his crew for three days now.  

However, the exact location for the donations and other arrangements is not yet made public.

MrBeast is a well-known philanthropist who have supporting less privileged communities across the world.

Also, MrBeast has announced plans to visit Ghana later this year to completely transform an entire village in Ghana.

Speaking at the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026, Mr Beast revealed that there is a village in Ghana that desperately needs help.

He revealed that he has reached out to his colleagues who are also content creators and are going to participate in the project.

According to him, they are going to build a hospital, a well for the people to get quality water and also help with their education.

MrBeast at the  Billion Followers Summit 2026, hosted in Dubai by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), stated, “We are going to Ghana later this year, and there is this village that desperately needs help. We will go there, build a hospital, wells, supply them with water and help them with education. Go there and completely transform the entire village, and we are all going to make content together and help inspire more people to do good.

“I reached out to some of my friends to help push the message even more and inspire others, and I invited 20 of the biggest creators I know,” he said.

Some Ghanaians who reacted to the news stated, “ Although it’s embarrassing that an outsider is doing this in our country, we should encourage it. Let him transform it and make it look better than the mediocre transformations our leaders deliver with huge budgets.

Let it teach them how incompetent they have been. They travel to beautiful countries but are never inspired to improve ours. In 2026, we’re still dealing with choked gutters, villages without electricity or schools, and beautiful water bodies destroyed by galamsey”.

 “Akwaaba, MrBeast 🇬🇭🇬🇭 this one be big news You dey come transform whole village for Ghana? We dey super excited.

Big shoutout to Wode Maya for the linkup. Come make we show you the real Ghana vibes, plus the energy 🔥🔥 Can’t wait!”, a netizen added.

“@JDMahama let your government work oo yoo an outsider sees Ghana to be poor, so he is coming later this year to show you that you can’t help your people, your country.. it’s very sad, spending millions on unnecessary things, but can’t help the people in our villages”, a netizen added.

One Ghanaian wrote, “Everyone in the comment section is praising him for what he’s coming to do in Ghana, but they don’t know how shameful this has caused the country and leaders in this country. We have everything in this country, but we have stood there for a white folk to come and transform our country”

Additioanly one more X user wrote, “Please leave Ghana alone. Ishowspeed is putting Africa out there and changing narratives. This man doesn’t even look or seem real. Because clearly this is what is happening! Someone sent that white speed to follow the guy to Africa! Get into Ghana, get to Burkina”.

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“NDC gov’t does PR with everything, NPP paid $1.4bn without noise” – Amin Adam on energy sector debts

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“NDC gov’t does PR with everything, NPP paid $1.4bn without noise” – Amin Adam on energy sector debts

Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the former Finance Minister, has accused the John Mahama-led-NDC government of following the Finance Ministry announcement of the settlement of $1.4 billion energy sector debts.

He stressed that the government’s announcement of a US$1.4 billion payment towards energy sector obligations is being portrayed as an extraordinary achievement.

According to Dr Amin Adam, the NDC government does PR with everything, adding that the NPP government in 2024 made a similar payment without noise.

In a Facebook post, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam wrote, “The NDC government does PR with everything. Paying Energy Sector debts of $1.4 billion is not new.

As captured in the 2025 Budget presented by the NDC government, the previous NPP government paid $1.4 billion of the energy sector debts in 2024 without making noise about it”.

Meanwhile, the Independent Power Generators (IPGs) in Ghana have commended the John Mahama government for clearing a substantial portion of legacy arrears owed to power generation companies.

According to the Independent Power Generators, the clearance of the legacy arrears is a major step towards stabilising Ghana’s energy sector.

The IPGs, in a statement, praised the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition for ensuring the timely settlement of the arrears.

Their statement read, “The clearance of these long-outstanding obligations represents a major milestone in restoring financial stability and operational confidence across the power sector”.

They further acknowledged the government, “decisive leadership, disciplined fiscal management, and a clear commitment by the government to resolving inherited structural challenges”.

“These actions have sent a powerful signal to both domestic and international investors that Ghana is firmly committed to honouring its contractual obligations,” the statement added.

“As a result, investor confidence in Ghana’s energy sector has been meaningfully restored, supporting economic transformation and industrial development,” they said.

“We remain confident that the collaborative spirit demonstrated in the resolution of these legacy arrears will continue to guide the government-IPG–IPG partnership towards a future of energy sustainability, financial discipline, and shared prosperity for the people of Ghana,” the statement concluded.

This follows the Finance Ministry, in a Press release, stating that, “In 2025 alone, the government paid approximately US$393 million in legacy IPP debts, further anchoring the gains made in restoring stability to the sector”.

Altogether, the Ministry of Finance has paid approximately US$1.470 billion in the 2025 fiscal year to rescue and restore Ghana’s energy sector.

Beyond clearing inherited arrears, and through disciplined implementation of the Cash Waterfall Mechanism by the Ministry of Energy, Government has remained current on largely all IPP invoices for 2025 and is firmly committed to further improving payment performance across all IPP obligations going forward. 16. The Government of Ghana assures the general public, industry stakeholders, and international partners that the era of uncontrolled energy sector debt accumulation is over”.

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“NPP needs to adopt the shut-up strategy” – MP

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“NPP needs to adopt the shut-up strategy” – MP

The Member of Parliament for Twifo Atti David Vondee has told the opposing New Patriotic Party (NPP) government to adopt the shut-up strategy.

According to David Vondee, the NPP needs to adopt the shut-up strategy, as they make more sense when they are mute.

The MP is quoted by GHOne to have said, “NPP needs to adopt the ‘shut-up’ strategy, they make more sense when they keep quiet”.

In related news, the Minority in Parliament has cried out over the alleged decline in national security during President Mahama’s administration.

According to the minority, crime has left citizens living in fear, with Ghanaians now sleeping with one eye open.

Patricia Appiagyei, the Deputy Minority Leader, attributed the situation to the Mahama government’s politicisation of the police service.

She claimed that armed robbery and violent crime have surged over the past year, with Ghana now grappling with deepening security challenges one year into President Mahama’s renewed mandate.

Speaking to the media on Thursday, January 8, Patricia Appiagyei stated, “Ghanaians now sleep with one eye open. The security situation has deteriorated, turning our once peaceful nation into one gripped by fear and uncertainty”.

“As of July 2025, Ghana had recorded about 628 armed robbery cases and 314 murders involving illicit arms in just half a year. Ghanaians no longer feel safe in their own homes. The duty to safeguard life and property has weakened under politicised policing and neglect of our security services,” she added.

Additionally,  Dennis Miracles Aboagye has claimed that prices of goods and services are rising despite the fall of the US dollar to the cedi.

Speaking at a forum assessing the government’s first year in office, dubbed the People’s Forum, Miracles Aboagye stated, “When the trotro drivers and taxi drivers complain, the NDC government says the dollar has come down. When market women complain, the government says the dollar has come down. And when unemployed teachers and nurses ask for what is due them, they are told to keep quiet because the dollar has come down”.

The view on the people’s forum is that the government needs to come clean with us; they need to tell us the truth, something is going on somewhere that they are not telling us. How is it that the dollar has come down, yet prices of day-to-day items that you and I will benefit from will go up?

They keep saying the market is wicked, the business people are wicked, and that is why they are not reducing prices”.

Miracles Aboagye further explained, “If I am a cold store owner and my import costs fall because the dollar is down, but I am paying 28% more for electricity and higher water bills, how will I reduce prices of meat or other products?” he asked.

Cement 42.5 R Ghacem, which was 90 cedis in December 2024, today it is selling between 110 and 120 cedis. Roofing sheets that were 900 cedis in 2024 are selling for 2000 cedis. 

He added, “A boil of Kenkey that they campaigned with, today Kenkey is selling for 7 cedis, and other places in Koforidua, the women are telling me that they are buying Kenkey for GH¢10. A pack of bottled water that was selling for 28 cedis, it’s selling for GH¢36, sachet water was GHS 8, now GHS 10, “he said.

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Ken Agyapong clear frontrunner in NPP primaries – Sanity Africa Poll

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Ken Agyapong clear frontrunner in NPP primaries – Sanity Africa Poll

The Sanity Africa poll released ahead of the party’s primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026, revealed that the former Assin Central member of parliament, Ken Ohene Agyapong, has taken a commanding lead.

According to the January 2026 polls, Ken Agyapong leads with 52 per cent among delegates, with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia trailing with 40 per cent.

In July, Dr Bawumia secured 42.2 per cent, with Ken Agyapong securing 51.4 per cent. Similarly, in October 2025, Ken Agyapong increased his performance by garnering 53.1 per cent, with the former NPP flagbearer’s performance dropping by 39.0 per cent.

Sanity Africa revealed their survey was conducted between October 2025 and January 2026, drawing on a weighted sample of 15,000 delegates across all 276 constituencies.

According to them, the polls reflect voting intentions within the expanded delegate album of about 211,000 voters, which includes former appointees and past party executives.

Sanity Africa further disclosed the results of the polls carry a 99 per cent confidence level with a ±5 per cent margin of error.

However, Sanity Africa describes the contest as fluid highlighted that delegate preferences could still shift due to ongoing campaign messaging, endorsements, and regional mobilisation.

Meanwhile, the Global InfoAnalytics polls has mainatined Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is in a commanding lead in the NPP Flagbearer race.

The poll revealed that Dr Bawumia has now taken a 73% lead among NPP delegates, with Kennedy Agyapong in second place with 19% and Dr Bryan Acheampong at 5%.

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwun and Kwabena Agyei Agyapong follow with 2% and 1% respectively.

Also, Some Ghanaian prophets have revealed that the former vice president and NPP flagbearer for the 2024 elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will emerged victories; others also stressed that Kennedy Agyapong, the former Assin Central MP, will be declared victorious.

In the short 32-second video compilation of the Prophets prophets shared on social media, Prophet Roja stated, “Kennedy has won the election handsdown”.

Nigel Gaisie also stated, “I saw Dr Bawumia take it”.

Also, the General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun, said, “Bawumia will not lead the New Patriotic Party”.

Prophet Elijah King, “I saw Bawumia as the winner of the NPP presidential seat”.

Subsequently, another man of God in the video stated, “I saw Hon Ken leading the NPP to become president”.

Rev Owusu Bempah added, “ Dr Bawumia say he wants to be president in this country, we shall see?”

Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, commonly known as Prophet Uche, the Founder-Leader of Creator’s House Chapel, maintained, “ I saw Bawumia winning the primaries”.

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1 killed, 37 injured in Suhum Mankrong fatal accident

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1 killed, 37 injured in Suhum Mankrong fatal accident

One person has died, with at least 37 others sustaining injuries, following a fatal accident in Suhum Mankrong on the Accra–Kumasi Highway in the Eastern Region.

Reports suggest that the incident occurred on Sunday, 11 January.

The accident occurred between a 40-seater Zhong Tong bus with registration number AS 7022-21 and a Man Diesel truck with registration number GW 3969-U.

According to eyewitnesses, the 40-seater Zhong Tong bus was travelling at high speed when it collided with the truck.

Reports suggest that 21 male and 17 female passengers in the bus were injured, with occupants of the truck escaping unhurt.

ADO II Bernard Boamah, leading the GNFS rescue crew, arrived at the scene at 7:07 a.m.

The deceased and injured were extracted from the wreckage and taken to the Suhum Government Hospital.

“The front of the bus was extensively damaged, indicating the severity of the impact, while the rear of the truck sustained minor damage. Our team worked swiftly to ensure the safety of road users and provide timely assistance to the victims,” ADO II Boamah stated.

In related accident news, six people have been confirmed dead following a tragic accident involving an aboboyaa (tricycle) and a timber truck.

According to reports, the road accident occurred at Sehwi Asikuma in the Bia West District of the Western North Region.

The information gathered suggests the accident occurred when an aboboyaa, carrying the rider and seven market women, collided head-on with a timber-laden truck.

Eyewitnesses revealed the timber truck was speeding, which forced the aboboyaa rider to swerve, but the truck rammed the tricycle with full force despite the rider’s attempts to avoid the collision.

The collision killed six occupants of the aboboyaa on the spot, with two women sustaining life-threatening.

They were rushed to the Essam Cocoa to receive urgent treatment.

According to reports, the Aboboyaa driver fled the scene of the collision and is yet to be traced. The driver of the timber truck is helping the Police with their probe.

The Ghana Police and emergency responders are said to have transported the injured to the hospital, with the deceased being deposited at the morgue.

The Police have since launched an investigation into the tragic accident to ascertain the cause of the collision. 

IPGs confirm Mahama gov’t payment $393m legacy arrears

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IPGs confirm Mahama gov’t payment $393m legacy arrears

The Independent Power Generators (IPGs) in Ghana have commended the John Mahama government for clearing a substantial portion of legacy arrears owed to power generation companies.

According to the Independent Power Generators, the clearance of the legacy arrears is a major step towards stabilising Ghana’s energy sector.

This follows the Ministry of Finance announcing and sharing a total breakdown of the Government of Ghana’s US$393 million payment to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in 2025 as part of the energy sector reset.

In a statement issued on January 12, 2026, the Ministry revealed, Mahama-led administration has paid a total of US$1.47 billion within its first year in office to settle Ghana’s energy sector.

The beneficiaries of the payments include Karpowership Ghana Limited, Cenpower Generation Company, Asogli Power and others.

The Finance Ministry, in a Press release, stated, “In 2025 alone, the government paid approximately US$393 million in legacy IPP debts, further anchoring the gains made in restoring stability to the sector”.

Altogether, the Ministry of Finance has paid approximately US$1.470 billion in the 2025 fiscal year to rescue and restore Ghana’s energy sector.

Beyond clearing inherited arrears, and through disciplined implementation of the Cash Waterfall Mechanism by the Ministry of Energy, Government has remained current on largely all IPP invoices for 2025 and is firmly committed to further improving payment performance across all IPP obligations going forward. 16. The Government of Ghana assures the general public, industry stakeholders, and international partners that the era of uncontrolled energy sector debt accumulation is over”.

See the detailed breakdown of payments below:

 • Karpowership Ghana Co. Ltd – US$120,000,000

 • Cenpower Generation Co. Ltd – US$59,444,180

 • Twin City Energy (Amandi) – US$37,986,534

 • Early Power ltd – US$42,000,000

 • BXC Company Ltd – US$10,560,000

 • Meinergy Technology – US$8,820,000

 • Sunon Asogli Ghana Ltd – US$54,000,000

 • AKSA Energy Limited – US$30,000,000

 • Cenit Energy Ltd – US$30,000,000

TOTAL – US$392,810,714

The IPGs, in a statement, praised the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition for ensuring the timely settlement of the arrears.

Their statement stated, “The clearance of these long-outstanding obligations represents a major milestone in restoring financial stability and operational confidence across the power sector”.

They further acknowledged the government, “decisive leadership, disciplined fiscal management, and a clear commitment by the government to resolving inherited structural challenges”.

“These actions have sent a powerful signal to both domestic and international investors that Ghana is firmly committed to honouring its contractual obligations,” the statement added.

“As a result, investor confidence in Ghana’s energy sector has been meaningfully restored, supporting economic transformation and industrial development,” they said.

“We remain confident that the collaborative spirit demonstrated in the resolution of these legacy arrears will continue to guide the government-IPG–IPG partnership towards a future of energy sustainability, financial discipline, and shared prosperity for the people of Ghana,” the statement concluded.

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“Only witches and wizards don’t appreciate progress” – Netizens blast Miracles Aboagye

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“Only witches and wizards don’t appreciate progress” – Netizens blast Miracles Aboagye

Netizens on social media have launched a scathing attack at the Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who has claimed that prices of goods and services are rising despite the fall of the US dollar to the cedi.  

According to Miracles Aboagye, Ghacem, which was GH¢90 now GH¢120; roofing sheets, which were GH¢900, are now GH¢2000.

The NPP communicator asserted that when Ghanaians are complaining about the rising prices, the NDC government keeps saying the dollar has come down.

Miracles Aboagye stressed that the government needs to come clean and tell Ghanaians the truth about the rise in prices despite the appreciation of the cedi to the dollar.

Speaking at a forum assessing the government’s first year in office, dubbed the People’s Forum, Miracles Aboagye stated, “When the trotro drivers and taxi drivers complain, the NDC government says the dollar has come down. When market women complain, the government says the dollar has come down. And when unemployed teachers and nurses ask for what is due them, they are told to keep quiet because the dollar has come down”.

The view on the people’s forum is that the government needs to come clean with us; they need to tell us the truth, something is going on somewhere that they are not telling us. How is it that the dollar has come down, yet prices of day-to-day items that you and I will benefit from will go up?

They keep saying the market is wicked, the business people are wicked, and that is why they are not reducing prices”.

Miracles Aboagye further explained, “If I am a cold store owner and my import costs fall because the dollar is down, but I am paying 28% more for electricity and higher water bills, how will I reduce prices of meat or other products?” he asked.

Cement 42.5 R Ghacem, which was 90 cedis in December 2024, today it is selling between 110 and 120 cedis. Roofing sheets that were 900 cedis in 2024 are selling for 2000 cedis.  

He added, “A boil of Kenkey that they campaigned with, today Kenkey is selling for 7 cedis, and other places in Koforidua, the women are telling me that they are buying Kenkey for GH¢10. A pack of bottled water that was selling for 28 cedis, it’s selling for GH¢36, sachet water was GHS 8, now GHS 10, “he said.

Reacting to his claims, a netizen stressed that only witches and wizards don’t appreciate progress.

The netizen wrote, “Everything has been stable and only the witches and wizards who don’t appreciate the stability and progress in the last year..Not a single thing said at the forum was true. Just bare face lies. These people ankasa  Dey no won learn ..”

A netizen added, “Where at all are people buying these cheaper-priced goods, because I keep hearing prices are down, but I still don’t see them discounted on the market. Schools just reopened, and fees have been increased too”.

“This is the reason why I will never vote for you guys!! Chale we grow oo, so this lies can’t feed in our minds… Our parents’ era has passed. They didn’t apply their common sense, we are not like them, cos if u say 1.. We will verify before we listen to 2.  Korso gyimie”, one X user added.

A netizen adds, “The opposition party doesn’t need deception to win power; doing that will even irritate the people. The smartest thing is to develop a good, honest, logical position on what you would do for the country’s economy and prosperity”.

One more Ghanaian wrote, “This is the kind of public address that pisses me off. Get a camera, follow him and let him show us where kenkey is sold at 10gh. They always think Ghanaians are stupid and dumb. All this noise is just so, his boss can come into power and get him a position, simple”

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“If this is a reset, then we are in trouble, people are upset” – Miracles Aboagye

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“If this is a reset, then we are in trouble, people are upset” – Miracles Aboagye

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to former vice president Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said Ghanaians are angry because the NDC government promised a reset, yet they are witnessing a reverse as cost of living continues to rise under the Mahama administration.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the forum assessing the government’s first year in office, dubbed the People’s Forum, Miracles Aboagye stressed that if this is reset, the NDC promised, then the people of Ghana are in trouble.

According to him, the NDC promised a reset, yet Ghanaians are seeing a reverse, leading to the people being upset.

Miracles Aboagye further highlighted that electricity tariffs going up by 28% makes a nonsense of inflation coming down.  

He stated, “If this is a reset, then we are in trouble. The views from the People’s Forum show that we are not experiencing a reset but a reverse. We heard a reset, then we saw a reverse, and now the people are upset.”

“They are upset because inflation and the dollar are dropping, yet the cost of living keeps rising; that’s a problem. There is a disconnect between the policies the government is touting and the evidence we experience, and this is real; it is something we need to talk about. We are not saying it to rattle the government, but we are saying it for the government to input it in their discussion in cabinet,” he noted.

Miracles Aboagye added, “If I am a teacher coming from Dodowa and you give me a 9% increase, but today I am spending more on electricity, water, school fees and hostel fees, then it becomes a problem”.

“When electricity tariffs go up by 28%, it makes nonsense of inflation coming down from 23% to 15%, that is what the people are talking about. The indicators may be true, but they are not reflecting in our lives. For me, having the dollar come to 10 and inflation at 5 is only a means to a particular distination but that destination we are not there yet.

Also, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, speaking at the People’s Forum, claimed that prices of goods and services are rising despite the fall of the US dollar to the cedi.  

According to Miracles Aboagye, Ghacem, which was GH¢90 now GH¢120; roofing sheets, which were GH¢900, are now GH¢2000.

He added, “When the trotro drivers and taxi drivers complain, the NDC government says the dollar has come down. When market women complain, the government says the dollar has come down. And when unemployed teachers and nurses ask for what is due them, they are told to keep quiet because the dollar has come down”.

The view on the people’s forum is that the government needs to come clean with us; they need to tell us the truth, something is going on somewhere that they are not telling us. How is it that the dollar has come down, yet prices of day-to-day items that you and I will benefit from will go up?

They keep saying the market is wicked, the business people are wicked, and that is why they are not reducing prices”.

Miracles Aboagye further explained, “If I am a cold store owner and my import costs fall because the dollar is down, but I am paying 28% more for electricity and higher water bills, how will I reduce prices of meat or other products?” he asked.

Cement 42.5 R Ghacem, which was 90 cedis in December 2024, today it is selling between 110 and 120 cedis. Roofing sheets that were 900 cedis in 2024 are selling for 2000 cedis. 

He added, “A boil of Kenkey that they campaigned with, today Kenkey is selling for 7 cedis, and other places in Koforidua, the women are telling me that they are buying Kenkey for GH¢10. A pack of bottled water that was selling for 28 cedis, it’s selling for GH¢36, sachet water was GHS 8, now GHS 10, “he said.

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Watch ‘sad’ video of Franklin Cudjoe battling Parkinson’s disease on live TV

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Watch ‘sad’ video of Franklin Cudjoe battling Parkinson’s disease on live TV

A video has surfaced on social media showing the President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe battle Parkinson’s disease on live TV following his public revelation.

It will be recalled that the IMANI president, in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 8, 2026, recounted that he earlier told Ghanaians at the beginning of the year that he was living with a movement disorder.

Franklin Cudjoe further announced he has been living with Parkinson’s disease for the past eight years.

Franklin Cudjoe, in his post, wrote, “At the beginning of this year, I did mention that I was living with a movement disorder. Well, folks, it is Parkinsons. I had been living with it for the past eight years. My doctors in Ghana, neurologists in fact, ( And we have very few of them in Ghana ) have been very supportive .

Through the generous support of very close acquaintances, I have also been seeking medical care abroad. Parkinsons has no cure, but it won’t kill you. It can only be managed with expensive medication and lifestyle adjustment ( diet and physical exercises, especially). Many thanks to all who have shown concern”.

He further added, “I am determined to raise awareness and continue to support the Parkinson’s support group in Ghana.

Once again, please avoid prolonged exposure to chemicals, and please go for a clinical assessment once you notice changes in your physical movements.  It may also be  hereditary, although research shows that it is less than 10%

Keep well”.

In the viral video shared on X following his announcement, Franklin Cudjoe was captured in a video interview with TV3, battling Parkinson’s disease on live TV.

Some netizens reacting to the viral video wrote, “He’s a hypocrite, stomach direction critic and a clown”.

Another X user added, “I blame @tv3_ghana for showing the video instead of a phone call. There is a condition he finds himself in, which could happen to everyone. My take is purely on his situation now”.

“He needs to stay away from politics and the screens for a while. This is embarrassing! Speedy recovery”, a netizen suggested.

Additionallt an X user added, “He will never accept this with a good heart. I know my Uncle he knows most of the Npp bots here want him dead. Say that to your abusuapayin, he’s nearing his grave”.

Meanwhile, in related news, Franklin Cudjoe has praised the work done by GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson and BoG Governor Dr Asiama.

According to Franklin Cudjoe, Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson, and Dr Asiama are true patriots.

He highlighted that Sammy Gyamfi, who is leading Goldbod, has brought Ghana substantial reserves, which have helped Ghana service its debts.

Franklin Cudjoe further suggested that Ghana loan money to the IMF to help the less-endowed countries.

In a post on X, Franklin Cudjoe wrote, “But seriously, Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson and Dr Asiama are true patriots. The Goldbod has brought us substantial reserves, which have not only helped absorb the huge losses Ghana incurred through the G4O programme, but also helped with our debt service obligations”.

He further noted that Ato Forson has reduced Ghana’s debt to GDP from 61% of GDP to 45% in just a year.

“It is instructive to note that the Finance Minister has diligently reduced the debt of Ghana ftom 61% of GDP to 45% in a year!!

I think we should be loaning money to the IMF, so they can help other less-endowed countries”, he added.

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“Ghacem, which was GH¢90 now GH¢120; roofing sheets, which were GH¢900 now GH¢2000” – Miracles Aboagye claims 

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“Ghacem, which was GH¢90 now GH¢120; roofing sheets, which were GH¢900 now GH¢2000” – Miracles Aboagye claims 

The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has claimed that prices of goods and services are rising despite the fall of the US dollar to the cedi.  

According to Miracles Aboagye, Ghacem, which was GH¢90 now GH¢120; roofing sheets, which were GH¢900, are now GH¢2000.

The NPP communicator asserted that when Ghanaians are complaining about the rising prices, the NDC government keeps saying the dollar has come down.

Miracles Aboagye stressed that the government needs to come clean and tell Ghanaians the truth about the rise in prices despite the appreciation of the cedi to the dollar.

Speaking at a forum assessing the government’s first year in office, dubbed the People’s Forum, Miracles Aboagye stated, “When the trotro drivers and taxi drivers complain, the NDC government says the dollar has come down. When market women complain, the government says the dollar has come down. And when unemployed teachers and nurses ask for what is due them, they are told to keep quiet because the dollar has come down”.

The view on the people’s forum is that the government needs to come clean with us; they need to tell us the truth, something is going on somewhere that they are not telling us. How is it that the dollar has come down, yet prices of day-to-day items that you and I will benefit from will go up?

They keep saying the market is wicked, the business people are wicked, and that is why they are not reducing prices”.

Miracles Aboagye further explained, “If I am a cold store owner and my import costs fall because the dollar is down, but I am paying 28% more for electricity and higher water bills, how will I reduce prices of meat or other products?” he asked.

Cement 42.5 R Ghacem, which was 90 cedis in December 2024, today it is selling between 110 and 120 cedis. Roofing sheets that were 900 cedis in 2024 are selling for 2000 cedis.  

He added, “A ball of Kenkey that they campaigned with, today Kenkey is selling for 7 cedis, and other places in Koforidua, the women are telling me that they are buying Kenkey for GH¢10. A pack of bottled water that was selling for 28 cedis, it’s selling for GH¢36, sachet water was GHS 8, now GHS 10, “he said.

Meanwhile, some netizens reacting to Miracles Aboagye’s claims stated, “Everything has been stable and only the witches and wizards who don’t appreciate the stability and progress in the last year..Not a single thing said at the forum was true. Just bare face lies. These people ankasa  Dey no won learn ..”

A netizen added, “Where at all are people buying these cheaper-priced goods, because I keep hearing prices are down, but I still don’t see them discounted on the market. schools just reopened and fees have been increased too”.

“This is the reason why I will never vote for you guys!! Chale we grow oo, so this lies can’t feed in our minds… Our parents’ era has passed. They didn’t apply their common sense, we are not like them, cos if u say 1.. We will verify before we listen to 2.  Korso gyimie”, one X user added.

A netizen adds, “The opposition party doesn’t need deception to win power; doing that will even irritate the people. The smartest thing is to develop a good, honest, logical position on what you would do for the country’s economy and prosperity”.

One more Ghanaian wrote, “This is the kind of public address that pisses me off. Get a camera, follow him and let him show us where kenkey is sold at 10gh. They always think Ghanaians are stupid and dumb. All this noise is just so, his boss can come into power and get him a position, simple”

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“I have money, I work hard” – Stephen Amoah disclose his sources of wealth

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“I have money, I work hard” – Stephen Amoah disclose his sources of wealth

Stephen Amoah, the Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament have shared details of his sources of wealth beyond his parliamentary income.

According to Stephen Amoah, he has money but does not brag about it.

The Nhyiaeso MP revealed that he runs a lot of businesses as he is an entrepreneur, consultant, and sells 207 buses.

Speaking in an interview on GHOne TV, Stephen Amoah detailed, “I have money. I work hard, I don’t brag. [I do] plenty of things. I’m an entrepreneur and consultant, and I sell 207 [buses]. My office is in Labone, and I just moved.

“I do small construction, and have a football club; I run a pharmacy shop. I work hard. I don’t sleep… I’m very playful… I don’t even have friends I move around with,” he said.

Stephen Amoah further revealed, “I’m a serious person. I’m over 50 years. I have a PhD and doing law. I don’t rest,” he disclosed. “People should stop tagging and insulting other people,” he added.

In related news, Stephen Amoah has tackled former Adansi-Asokwa Member of Parliament, KT Hammond, over Kennedy Agyapong’s source of wealth.

KT Hammond, during  Stephen Amoah’s  one-on-one interview on Asempa FM, sent a text message to the host, which read, “OB ask him, so where did he get all this money from, from America?”

Reacting to KT Hammond’s question, Stephen Amoah labelled the former Adansi-Asokwa Member of Parliament’s question as ‘hate speech’.

He argued that KT Hammond served as a minister and is a senior member of the NPP, but never raised concerns about Kennedy Agyapong’s wealth until today.

Stephen Amoah detailed, “Respectfully, KT Hammond is my senior, but his word is hate speech. How can you say someone should come and answer questions about how Kennedy Agyapong made his money?”

The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso questioned KT Hammond why he did not ensure Kennedy was arrested if his source of wealth was not clean.

“He has been a friend to Kennedy Agyapong. If Kennedy had stolen money before and KT Hammond had been a minister and a leader in the NPP, why did he sit down and not ensure that Kennedy was arrested?” Sticka asked.

Stephen Amoah further defended Kennedy Agyapong’s background, asserting that the NPP flagbearer aspirant and former lawmaker rose from simple beginnings through legitimate means.

According to him, Kennedy Agyapong started as a poor, humble beginner and has never been arrested before.

“What I know is that Kennedy Agyapong started as a poor, humble beginner. Kennedy sold items on the streets and worked; they say Kennedy did some green cards and visas for people. I don’t have details about that, but in any way, I don’t think he did anything illegal because he has never been arrested before. KT Hammond is a lawyer, and he knows no one is guilty until proven by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Sticka questioned, “Kennedy Agyapong has worked for years. When the NDC came, have you heard of the NDC inviting or arresting Kennedy Agyapong before?”

“All I know is that Kennedy Agyapong has been helping the party since the 90s, and NPP was never in power over the years and has opened businesses where many people are working,” he added.

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Two victims rescued as Police arrest five suspected kidnappers

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Two victims rescued as Police arrest five suspected kidnappers

The Nsawam District Police Command has announced the arrest of five suspected kidnappers in an intelligence-led operation.

According to the Police, the operation led to the rescue of two men who were abducted while travelling from Accra to Anyinam.

The Police revealed that at  3:20 p.m on January 10, 2026, they received information that the victims had been kidnapped with the suspects demanding GH¢400,000 from the victims’ family.

Reports from the Police revealed negotiation between the family and the kidnappers ended with the kidnappers demanding GH¢5,000 as an initial payment, which allowed the Police to track and apprehend the suspects.

A police source stated, “The suspects were tactically lured to a joint near the Suhum Roundabout, where a joint operation involving officers from Nsawam and Suhum led to their arrest”.

The five suspects, identified as Suleman Salifu, Godfred Owusu, Antwi Bismark, Anas Salis and Gyamfi Isaac.

They were arrested in an unregistered Acura 4×4 vehicle.

The two victims recused have been identified as Seidu Sambiane, 28 and Ibrahim Alhassan, 42, who were rescued unharmed.

Also, forged currency notes, cash believed to be part of the ransom payment, a foreign pistol, a cutlass, talismans and amulets, and several mobile phones were uncovered in the suspect vehicle after a search was conducted.  

Meanwhile, the Police added that the suspects are in custody, assisting with investigations.

In related news, the Ghana Police Service has intercepted over 1,000 rounds of ammunition on a Savelugu-bound bus.

According to the police, a 42-year-old commercial bus driver, Mohammed Gzali, and his mate, Mohammed Jabir, have been arrested in connection with transporting a large quantity of ammunition on a bus bound for Savelugu.

Reports suggest the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m.

The Officers on duty at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier intercepted the Savelugu-bound bus with registration number AK 1309–21.

The Kia Grand Bird bus was travelling from Accra to Tamale and onward to Savelugu.

Acting on the instructions of the Divisional Commander, the Police conducted a search which uncovered a fertiliser sack containing 1,050 rounds of AAA and BB cartridge ammunition concealed with passengers’ luggage.

During interrogation, the bus driver claimed the sack was handed to him at the bus terminal by an unidentified individual as a parcel to be delivered to a person identified as ‘Oboye’.

The Police have revealed the driver and his mate are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations.

“Ofori-Atta could be back in Ghana sooner than expected” – Deputy AG

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“Ofori-Atta could be back in Ghana sooner than expected” – Deputy AG

Dr Justice Srem Sai, the Deputy Attorney General, has said former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, could be back in Ghana sooner rather than later.

According to Dr Justice Srem Sai, the Office of the Attorney General is committed to making sure Ken Ofori-Atta returns to Ghana.

Speaking on TV3 Keypoints, on January 10, 2026, Dr Justice Srem Sai detailed, “We are taking advantage of everything, and it didn’t start today. We have been on this [extradition process] from the very moment that we realised that the former minister was out of the country and was unwilling to return.

“So, we have been doing work to make sure that he returns, and that is what we are committed to doing,” he said.

Justice Srem Sai added, “We are actually keenly interested and involved in this, so it’s not even about taking advantage of it. We have been on this track from day one. We collaborate with law enforcement agencies from the United States on this matter,” he indicated.

When asked by the host when Ghanaians should expect the return of Ofori-Atta, he confirmed convincingly, stating, “Ofori-Atta could be back in Ghana sooner than expected”.

His remarks follow the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detaining Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a public notice issued by Ghana-based law firm Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners (MPOBB) revealed that Ofori-Atta’s detention is linked to questions surrounding his continued stay in the United States, rather than any criminal wrongdoing.

According to them, Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which, in US immigration law, allows an individual to remain in the country beyond the validity of their original visa while it is considered.

The public notice read, “The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as of yesterday (6 January 2026), detained the former Minister for Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, regarding the status of his current stay in the United States. His US legal team is in contact with ICE and expects the matter to be resolved expeditiously,”

“Mr Ofori-Atta has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which authorises a person to stay in the US legally beyond the period of validity of their visa. Under US law, a change of status by this method is common.

“The public is, therefore, advised to note that he is a law-abiding person and is fully cooperating with ICE to have this issue resolved. His legal team is in contact with ICE and working to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible,” the public notice further read.

However, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has revealed that former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, was given up to November 29 to leave the United States after his visa was revoked.

According to the Attorney General, Ken Ofori-Atta’s detention by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was part of ongoing extradition processes.

Speaking on JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Dr Ayine stated, “So, I started working with the Americans in respect of Ofori-Atta long before OSP came up with the announcement. I started working with them, and I want Ghanaians to know that he just didn’t overstay his visa”.

The AG explained, “The visa was actually revoked. So, it’s not that Ofori-Atta overstayed. So, in July, the American State Department revoked his visa, and they gave him up to November 29 to leave the United States. He did not. And then, that is how come that they decided they were going to now pursue him, and arrest him. Actually, the arrest was supposed to occur on January 4th [2026], and they did not do so, but on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, they apprehended him in the Virginia area and took him into custody”.

“It’s not exactly about immigration. It was revoked. The visa was revoked. I am telling you this on authority,” he stated.

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