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Wontumi faces trial after pleading not guilty in GH¢30m Exim Bank case

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13.10.2026

Wontumi faces trial after pleading not guilty in GH¢30m Exim Bank case

The former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has pleaded not guilty to five charges in connection with the alleged fraudulent procurement of a GH¢30 million loan from the Ghana Exim Bank.

Following Wontumi’s not guilty plea, the case has been adjourned to Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11 a.m. for a case management conference, with the prosecution given 14 days to file the relevant disclosures.

Wontumi, together with two others, was arraigned on a new charge sheet filed on September 22, 2026, over the loan obtained in 2018.

The five counts include defrauding by false pretence, two counts of uttering forged documents, money laundering, and intentionally causing financial loss of GH¢30 million to a public body.

Wontumi denied all the charges and has since been returned to Nsawam Maximum Security Prison, where he is serving a 20-year sentence.

Earlier, the Accra High Court had ordered the prosecution to file disclosures within 14 days after plea bargain negotiations in Chairman Wontumi’s alleged GH¢30 million EXIM Bank fraud case ended without an agreement.

Reports disclosed that the negotiations ended after the State rejected a proposal put forward by Wontumi’s legal team.

Following the failure to reach an agreement, the Accra High Court ordered the prosecution to file its disclosures within 14 days.

The disclosure process requires the prosecution to provide the defence with the evidence and documents it intends to rely on at trial.

Wontumi’s alleged GH¢30 million EXIM Bank fraud case will now move forward, with the prosecution expected to file its disclosures within 14 days.

Earlier, Dr Justice Srem Sai, the Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, revealed that the Bernard Antwi Boasiako, commonly known as Chairman Wontumi, EXIM Bank trial will continue despite ongoing settlement negotiations.

According to the Deputy AG, negotiations have not been abandoned, but the government has decided not to suspend the trial.

Speaking in an interview on Morning Starr, Dr Srem Sai stated, “We, as prosecutors, have decided to proceed with the trial while we continue negotiations on the side”.

He disclosed that the decision was communicated to Wontumi’s lawyers after two meetings between the parties, adding that ongoing negotiations had not produced an agreement acceptable to the state.

The Deputy Attorney General also revealed that a GH¢12 million settlement proposal falls significantly below what the bank expects to recover.

According to Srem Sai, accepting an amount substantially below the alleged losses would not be prudent, particularly after assessing the evidence and circumstances surrounding the case.

He disclosed that the government does not believe it would be appropriate to accept less than half of the losses allegedly caused simply to allow the accused to walk free.

“The 12 million you mentioned, if indeed he said that, then 12 million is far below what even the bank expects to get,” he said.

“They know what to do if they want that situation to change. We have told them what to do if they want that situation to change,” he said.

It will be recalled that Chairman Wontumi was slapped with fresh charges over a GH¢30m Exim Bank loan case.

He was slapped with fresh charges, including fraud by false pretence.

Wontumi, Thomas Antwi-Boasiako (at large) and Wontumi Farms Limited are facing four counts of charges per the charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026.

The charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026, signed by Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai, detailed that “Chairman Wontumi is personally facing three of the four counts of the charge of defrauding by false pretence, contrary to Section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); uttering of a forged document, contrary to Section 169 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); and money laundering, contrary to Section 1(2)(c) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044)”.

“Together with Thomas Antwi-Boasiako and Wontumi Farms Limited, they are facing the charge of intentionally causing financial loss to a public body, contrary to Section 179A(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)”, Starr FM stated.

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‘My whole life changed’ – Asante Bediatuo’s wife opens up on husband’s stroke

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‘My whole life changed’ – Asante Bediatuo’s wife opens up on husband’s stroke

Femi Asante, a lawyer, entrepreneur and wife of Nana Asante Bediatuo, a former Executive Secretary to ex-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has opened up about her husband’s stroke.

According to Femi Asante, her whole life changed after her husband, Nana Asante Bediatuo, suffered a stroke.

Femi Asante disclosed that the stroke forced her to adjust her daily routine and priorities.

Speaking in a podcast interview with The Peswa, Femi stated, “When my husband suffered a stroke, I had just arrived in London when I got the call, and I had to head back to New York, and for six months, my younger children were here”.

“My whole life changed, like everything just changed. My daily routine, what I had to do, what I had to prioritise and stuff, but I just kept going because God’s grace carried me through,” she added.

She further disclosed that despite the challenges, she said her husband’s determination to recover had been a source of encouragement.

Femi Asante added, “After he had a stroke, coming back and seeing how much progress that he’s made and continues to make, and his resilience and his determination, he’s my hero. You know, for him to be able to keep going in the face of everything. I’m not the strong one in this picture. He is.

“So, I look back, and I’m like, I don’t even know how we did it, from when he just had suffered a stroke for him to be able to resume normalcy now and be able to walk again, to talk, and it reminds me of how good God is,” she added.

It will be recalled that Nana Asante Bediatuo reportedly fell ill in 2024. The then Office of the President issued a statement following rumours of his death.

The statement read, “Following the conclusion of the meeting of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, in the United States of America, where he served as a key member of President Akufo-Addo’s delegation, Nana Asante Bediatuo stayed behind to conduct further government business.

“According to the medical team, Nana Asante Bediatuo’s recovery is on track, and we remain hopeful for his swift return to full strength,” portions of that statement read.

Also, a rumour last year claimed that Nana Asante Bediatuo had a 10-hour brain operation in the United States.

Bediatuo was a member of a delegation that accompanied the now former President Akufo-Addo to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he was reportedly feeling unwell.

The last we heard from the presidency regarding Nana Asante Bediatuo’s health issues was a few months ago, when the Office of the President issued a press statement.

According to the statement, Nana Bediatuo was ill and receiving treatment in the United States.

Later reports coming out of the United States, where he was undergoing treatment, disclosed that he was recuperating more quickly.

“He is currently in stable condition and responding well to treatment,” read the statement verifying his recovery. The medical staff reports that Nana Bediatuo Asante is making good progress, and we’re still holding out hope that he’ll soon be fully recovered. During this trying time, we kindly ask for your continuous prayers and support for him and his family. When needed, more updates will be sent”.

According to the report, Nana Asante Bediatuo is receiving post-recovery therapy and is working with therapists to learn how to walk and grasp.

However, Nana Asante Bediatuo later returned to Ghana, according to reports in the early hours of Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Reports suggest he was discreetly flown into the country on a chartered flight from the United States, arriving at a time when the airport was less busy.

Nana Asante Bediatuo, some months later, then made his first public appearance at Akufo-Addo’s 81st birthday party.

Also, Nana Asante Bediatuo, some months ago, made yet another sporadic public appearance as he recovers from a stroke.

In a viral video widely circulated on Facebook on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Asante Bediatuo was joined by businessman Osei Kwame ‘Despite’, former Blackstar defender Samuel Osei Kuffour, and other members of the East Legon Executive Club.

Asante Bediatuo dazzled the guests at the celebration when he took the microphone to perform a song for the crowd.

He was dressed in an all-black suit. Bediatuo performed Nana Tuffour’s hit track Nyankonton.

The 90s hit talks about life’s struggles in relation to poverty, ill health, and childlessness.

Kwame Despite and his friends looked enchanted by Bediatuo’s performance.

Sammy Kuffour, in the video, was spotted helping Bediatuo to stand on his feet by holding him, and also had a microphone to back him up.

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NPP’s 2024 defeat was due to poor governance, not lack of ‘Macho’ Men – Arthur Kennedy

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NPP’s 2024 defeat was due to poor governance, not lack of ‘Macho’ Men – Arthur Kennedy

Dr Kobina Arthur Kennedy, the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, has rejected claims that the party lost the 2024 general election because it lacked adequate security to protect its votes.

According to Arthur Kennedy, the NPP’s defeat was largely due to poor governance during its eight years in power under Akufo-Addo, which left many Ghanaians dissatisfied with its performance.

He argued that the NPP need to focus on addressing the concerns of Ghanaian voters rather than being fixated on security arrangements ahead of the 2028 general election.

Speaking in an interview on TV3, Dr Arthur Kennedy stated, “My big point is that the NPP did not lose 2024 because they didn’t have enough Metro men. The fact of the matter is that they didn’t have enough votes because they spent eight years governing badly and people were unhappy”.

“The important point, Musa Dankwa is sitting there, is there 1.25 million or so NPP members who went into the polling booths and decided to vote for John Mahama. It had never happened before,” he stated.

He argued that the NPP must find ways to win back those voters and reconnect with supporters who stayed away from the polls.

Dr Arthur Kennedy also raised concerns over the argument that the NPP needed to rely on individuals to protect its votes, claiming that ensuring security during elections was the responsibility of the state.

“The president has an oath. He says he should make sure that the laws are duly executed. Security in the country ultimately is the president’s job,” he said.

Dr Arthur Kennedy comment follows Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Director of Communications, who expressed confidence after the party elected First Vice Chairman, Kojo Bamba.

According to Miracles Aboagye, Kojo Bamba will strengthen the NPP grassroots mobilisation and help protect its votes in the 2028 general election.

Miracles Aboagye labelled Kojo Bamba as an influential, innovative and forward-thinking politician whose appeal among the youth and grassroots could complement the strengths of the party’s leadership.

He further disclosed that Kojo Bamba’s election reflected the need for diversity within the NPP’s leadership.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Monday, Miracles Aboagye stated, “He is one of the people that we know would be able to provide a certain level of influence on the grassroots. That is Kojo Bamba for you, and that is the level of innovation that he brings to the table that people have not paid their mind to.”

“I am excited about his election because I can tell you one thing for a fact. With Kojo Bamba, the votes of the NPP will be protected. The ballots of the NPP will be protected.”

Also, Kwesi Botchway Jnr, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator, has said Kojo Bamba’s election as First Vice Chairman of the party has unsettled the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

According to Kwesi Botchway Jnr, reaction from some NDC members following Kojo Bamba’s election indicates that the party is in a panic mode.

Kwesi Botchway Jnr argued that Kojo Bamba’s election has sent a clear and unmistakable signal to the NDC.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on Monday, October 5, 2026, Kwesi Botchway stated, “The election of Kojo Bamba to the national leadership of the NPP has sent a clear and unmistakable signal to the NDC. And the NDC is in panic mode”.

“The NPP is a national party. The NPP is a party that belongs to every single Ghanaian, irrespective of your race, religion, academic background, colour, competence or whatever,” he stated.

Kwesi Botchway Jnr also criticised the NDC for what he described as inconsistency in its assessment of political figures, citing NDC stalwart Sofo Azorka.

He stated, “You cannot glorify Sofo Azorka and denigrate Kojo Bamba”.

“Kojo Bamba is a professional auto mechanic. He has his first degree. He is a grassroots politician. Kojo Bamba just didn’t start. He represents the young people,” he added.

“You are no wiser than the NPP delegates who decided to vote for Kojo Bamba. Let’s respect the decision of the political party,” he said.

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One Million Coders Programme to create 100,000 digital Jobs – Sam George

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One Million Coders Programme to create 100,000 digital Jobs – Sam George

Sam George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has disclosed that the Government is targeting the creation of 100,000 digital jobs under its flagship One Million Coders Programme.

According to Sam George, the One Million Coders Programme is moving beyond training young people in coding and digital technology to creating employment opportunities.

He disclosed that beneficiaries will be connected to businesses seeking skilled digital workers.

Sam George disclosed that President Mahama has tasked the communication ministry to ensure beneficiaries also secure employment after completing their training.

The Communication Minister explained that the Mahama administration was now concentrating on building a critical mass of skilled workers to meet the growing demand for digital services, particularly from international companies seeking to outsource work to Ghana.

Speaking during a monitoring visit to the Ashanti Region, Sam George stated, “We have shown His Excellency the trajectory the programme is on; we will cross a million in the four years. We are pivoting now away from the training into the job creation, and I am confident our target is to reach 100,000 digitally”.

According to Sam George, the programme had already created a pool of 10,000 data annotators whose skills could be presented to businesses seeking workers for specific digital assignments.

It will be recalled that at the launch of the “One Million Coders” program, he described it as more than a fulfilled campaign promise.

According to him, it is a strategic pillar for the Reset Ghana agenda.

Speaking at the launch of the programme on April 16, 2025, John Mahama said, “The One Million Coders program is not just a fulfilled campaign promise. It is a strategic pillar of our Reset Ghana agenda. Designed to empower Ghanaians with digital skills critical for 21st-century life and work.

“It is an intentional move towards building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy, one where our greatest resource, our people, are equipped to create solutions, generate jobs, and be able to compete globally. At the heart of this initiative is our belief in the Ghanaian youth. We believe in your creativity, your resilience, and your boundless potential. This program is an investment in our youth, an investment in their future as coders, as analysts, as entrepreneurs, and as tech pioneers,” he added.

“Over the next four years, the One Million Coders program will train one million Ghanaians in essential digital skills, from coding and cybersecurity to data analytics and networking. These are not just technical abilities. They are economic passports, pathways to decent jobs, entrepreneurship, and long-term socio-economic inclusion,” he added.

In related news, President John Dramani Mahama, at the launch of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in Accra, revealed that 300,000 Ghanaians will be trained this year under the government’s One Million Coders Programme.

He disclosed that the move forms part of efforts to build digital and artificial intelligence skills across the country.

Speaking on Friday, April 24, President John Mahama stated, “The pilot phase of the One Million Coders Programme conducted last year enabled the ministry to assess readiness for nationwide rollout. The portal is now open, and more than 100,000 applications have already been processed”.

“This year alone, the Ministry aims to train 300,000 Ghanaians as the programme continues to expand. These are more than numbers; they represent opportunities, employability and national preparedness,” President Mahama stated.

Mahama added, “Youthful potential must be matched by structured opportunity, and that is why education and workforce development are among the core pillars of this strategy. We must equip our people not only to use AI tools but also to build, govern, improve and apply them to solve our national problems”.

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Alarm blows as Mahama’s newly appointed Deputy EC Chair is linked to NDC

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Alarm blows as Mahama’s newly appointed Deputy EC Chair is linked to NDC

President John Mahama’s appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) has sparked debate on social media following her swearing-in.

The controversy follows the resurfacing of social media posts and an article highlighting Agbenyo’s alleged involvement in the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s campaign ahead of the 2024 general election.

In one of her posts published before the election, Agbenyo expressed her intention to vote against the Akufo-Addo administration, accusing the government of disregarding the hardships faced by Ghanaians.

She wrote, “I will be voting against a government that ridiculed the pains of the people. Imposing a nuisance levy on citizens is not a thing to celebrate. Governance is no joke; citizens are not your enemies”.

Additionally, an article detailing Agbenyo’s involvement in the NDC’s campaign efforts ahead of the 2024 elections has resurfaced online following her appointment.

According to the article, she served on the party’s governance team alongside Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Sylvester Mensah as a sectoral spokesperson for the NDC’s Resetting Ghana manifesto.

The resurfaced posts and article have triggered reactions from social media users, with some questioning whether her reported political involvement makes her suitable for the role of Deputy EC Chairperson.

Some netizens have also expressed concerns about her political affiliation and its implications for the Electoral Commission’s independence and impartiality ahead of the 2028 general election.

Netizens alleged that Emelia Afi Agbenyo would not hesitate to rig the 2028 general election in favour of the NDC.

Meanwhile, , Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the NPP Communications Director, has slammed the John Mahama government following the appointment of the Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC).

Miracles Aboagye on TV3 is quoted to have said, “There’s a video of the newly appointed Deputy EC Chair Emelia Afi Agbenyo standing at an NDC campaign rally, wearing an NDC T-shirt. She was also the spokesperson for the NDC Manifesto Committee. How can we stoop so low?”

Also on Citi FM, Miracles Aboagye said the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission is shameful.

He argued that for the Mahama government to simply go into the NDC’s database and pick one of their political party operatives as a Deputy Electoral Commissioner is a complete shame.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Citi FM, Miracles Aboagye stated, “It’s a shame. We have a government and a party that doesn’t even see how embarrassing it is to simply go into the party’s database and pick one of their political party operatives and appoint her as a Deputy Electoral Commissioner. It is a complete shame”.

Miracles Aboagye further argued that Ghana has come a long way in building its democracy, adding that the independent institutions should not be tainted by partisan politics.

He added, “We have come very far as a country trying to build our democracy. And one of the things we know we don’t do is to try and touch some of these independent bodies in such a very, very blatant manner.

“You know, this government went after our Chief Justice by illegally bullying her and removing her. Now they’re going to the Electoral Commission as well,” he added.

However, Rashid Tanko Computer, the Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised Dennis Miracles Aboagye, over his concerns about the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC).

Speaking on TV3’s Daily Brief, Rashid questioned Aboagye’s criticism, citing the appointment of Prof. Appiahene, whom he said previously served as the NPP’s Director of Elections in the Bono East Region before becoming an EC commissioner.

“I am surprised my brother Dennis is speaking this way. Is Dennis Miracles Aboagye coming from Afghanistan or Somalia? Is he not a Ghanaian? Does he not know that one of the current commissioners, appointed by Akufo-Addo, Prof. Appiahene, was a Director of Elections for the NPP in the Bono East Region?” he asked.

Rashid further stated that when Prof. Appiahene was appointed during the Akufo-Addo administration, the NDC wrote to the Council of State to express its opposition to the appointment.

According to him, the party argued that someone who had served as the NPP’s Director of Elections should not be appointed an Electoral Commission commissioner. The Council of State wrote back to the NDC that, so long as he is qualified to be appointed and the president’s prerogative to appoint, they, the Council of State, have not seen anything wrong with it. Which party he was coming from is not material”.

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Emelia Afi Agbenyo was the spokesperson on Governance for NDC 2024 manifesto and now President Mahama has appointed her Deputy Electoral Commissioner of the Electoral Commission. #ECmustbeneutral. https://t.co/k2x29YP5Yt
— CHARLOTTE NICOLE 🕊 (@charllycolegh) October 12, 2026

John Mahama appoints an NDC footsoldier Afi Agbenyo as Deputy Chairwoman of Electoral Commission. https://t.co/buxRhXqFxv
— Gen. Buhari (@Gen_Buhari_) October 12, 2026

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‘Is Miracles Aboagye coming from Afghanistan or Somalia?’ – Tanko Computer quizzes

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‘Is Miracles Aboagye coming from Afghanistan or Somalia?’ – Tanko Computer quizzes

Rashid Tanko Computer, the Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Director of Communications, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, over his concerns about the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC).

Speaking on TV3’s Daily Brief, Rashid questioned Aboagye’s criticism, citing the appointment of Prof. Appiahene, whom he said previously served as the NPP’s Director of Elections in the Bono East Region before becoming an EC commissioner.

“I am surprised my brother Dennis is speaking this way. Is Dennis Miracles Aboagye coming from Afghanistan or Somalia? Is he not a Ghanaian? Does he not know that one of the current commissioners, appointed by Akufo-Addo, Prof. Appiahene, was a Director of Elections for the NPP in the Bono East Region?” he asked.

Rashid further stated that when Prof. Appiahene was appointed during the Akufo-Addo administration, the NDC wrote to the Council of State to express its opposition to the appointment.

According to him, the party argued that someone who had served as the NPP’s Director of Elections should not be appointed an Electoral Commission commissioner. The Council of State wrote back to the NDC that, so long as he is qualified to be appointed and the president’s prerogative to appoint, they, the Council of State, have not seen anything wrong with it. Which party he was coming from is not material”.

Meanwhile, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the NPP Communications Director, has slammed the John Mahama government following the appointment of the Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC).

Miracles Aboagye on TV3 is quoted to have said, “There’s a video of the newly appointed Deputy EC Chair Emelia Afi Agbenyo standing at an NDC campaign rally, wearing an NDC T-shirt. She was also the spokesperson for the NDC Manifesto Committee. How can we stoop so low?”

Also on Citi FM, Miracles Aboagye said the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission is shameful.

He argued that for the Mahama government to simply go into the NDC’s database and pick one of their political party operatives as a Deputy Electoral Commissioner is a complete shame.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Citi FM, Miracles Aboagye stated, “It’s a shame. We have a government and a party that doesn’t even see how embarrassing it is to simply go into the party’s database and pick one of their political party operatives and appoint her as a Deputy Electoral Commissioner. It is a complete shame”.

Miracles Aboagye further argued that Ghana has come a long way in building its democracy, adding that the independent institutions should not be tainted by partisan politics.

He added, “We have come very far as a country trying to build our democracy. And one of the things we know we don’t do is to try and touch some of these independent bodies in such a very, very blatant manner.

“You know, this government went after our Chief Justice by illegally bullying her and removing her. Now they’re going to the Electoral Commission as well,” he added.

His comments come on the heels of President John Dramani Mahama’s appointment and swearing-in of Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, Emelia Afi Agenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, into office on October 12, 2026.

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Pres. Mahama Swears in New EC Deputies: “Is Dennis Miracles Aboagye coming from Afghanistan or Somalia? Is he not a Ghanaian? Does he not know that one of the current commissioners, appointed by Akufo-Addo, Prof. Appiahene, was a Director of Elections for the NPP in the Bono East Region?” – Rashid Tanko Computer, Deputy Director of Elections and IT, NDC #DailyBrief #TV3GH
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) October 12, 2026

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3 Sports Ministry staff missing after 2026 World Cup – Kofi Adams

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3 Sports Ministry staff missing after 2026 World Cup – Kofi Adams

Kofi Adams, Minister of Sports and Recreation, said three staff members who travelled for the World Cup have not yet returned to the ministry.

According to Kofi Adams, the situation did not concern his personal driver, as had been claimed, but three other staff members whose absence was reported after the delegation returned.

Speaking on Accra-based Asempa FM. Kofi Adams stated, “When we got back from the World Cup, the report I had was that three of our senior staff have not returned to the Ministry”.

He explained that the ministry initially attempted to contact the staff members through their next of kin but was unsuccessful in reaching them.

Adams said the ministry had since initiated the established administrative procedures for dealing with employees who fail to report for duty.

However, he disclosed that officials had managed to reach one of the three staff members, who reportedly indicated that he had secured employment at another government agency in Ghana.

The whereabouts of the remaining two staff members, however, remain unknown. According to the minister, the ministry has not established whether they are still in the United States, have returned to Ghana or have travelled to another destination.

Adams further stated that the ministry was waiting for the applicable 180-day period to elapse before escalating the matter to the American Embassy, should the two staff members remain unreachable.

He said the embassy would then be asked to assist in determining whether the individuals could be traced.

In related news, Nana Boateng Gyimah, the Chief Executive Officer of Tribe Culture Fest, has demanded that the Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, provide evidence following his claims that people associated with the organisation received US$611,000 in connection with visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Tribe Culture Fest CEO, in a statement, denied the allegation, claiming that his company’s agreement was with the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).

He further categorically denied the allegations that the Tribe Culture Fest illegally received US$611,000 and is avoiding a refund.

According to Nana Boateng Gyimah, Tribe Culture did not receive the alleged US$611,000 from any private individual in connection with the arrangements in question.

He further challenged the Sports Minister to produce the evidence supporting his claims.

Parts of the statement read, “I categorically deny the allegations attributed to the Minister for Sports, Kofi Adams, that Tribe Culture Fest or I illegally received US$611,000 and are avoiding a refund”.

“For the record, Tribe Culture’s agreement was solely with the National Sports Authority and Ghana Tourism Authority. Neither I nor Tribe Culture Fest received the alleged US$611,000 from any private individual in connection with the arrangements in question”.

“I challenge the Minister to produce the evidence supporting his claims. He must provide any agreement, authorisation or consent involving me or Tribe Culture that establishes the alleged financial arrangement. He must also provide verifiable payment records showing who paid the money, who received it, when it was paid and how he arrived at the US$611,000,” he said.

Gyimah warned that the allegations could damage his reputation and the integrity of Tribe Culture Fest.

“My reputation and the integrity of Tribe Culture must not be undermined by unsubstantiated public accusations. I call on the Minister to substantiate his allegations or withdraw them and correct the public record, or have my lawyers deal with the matter,” the statement concluded.

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‘She has not demonstrated any potential bias’ – Beatrice Annan defends Afi Agbenyo’s EC appointment

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‘She has not demonstrated any potential bias’ – Beatrice Annan defends Afi Agbenyo’s EC appointment

Beatrice Annan, a Presidential staffer, has defended the Mahama government appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC).

According to Beatrice Annan, Emelia Afi Agbenyo’s involvement in political campaigns does not necessarily indicate partisan allegiance or an inability to discharge her duties impartially.

Speaking on Citi FM on Monday, October 12, 2026, Annan maintained that Agbenyo had never been a card-bearing member of the NDC and had not exhibited any conduct suggesting that she would be biased in the execution of her responsibilities at the EC.

“She has not done anything to demonstrate any potential bias or imminent bias,” she said.

Beatrice Annan also defended the process leading to Agbenyo’s appointment, insisting that the presidency followed the constitutionally prescribed procedure.

She further explained that the nominees were submitted to the Council of State more than a month before their swearing-in, allowing the council to consult relevant stakeholders before the appointments were finalised.

Emelia Afi Agbenyo’s appointment, alongside that of Dr Joseph Kweku Asamoah as another Deputy Chairperson, has attracted criticism from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), which has questioned her suitability for the position.

The NPP’s concerns centre on Agbenyo’s reported involvement in the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s campaign activities and her role as a spokesperson for the party’s manifesto committee on governance.

Emelia Afi Agbenyo’s participation in the NDC’s 2020 and 2024 election campaigns has also been defended as part of efforts to promote women’s representation in leadership rather than evidence of formal membership of the governing party.

Supporters have further cited her reported criticism of the NDC in 2016 over governance concerns and her warning ahead of the 2024 elections that gender advocates could campaign against the party if it failed to retain a female running mate.

They argue that these positions reflect her engagement with political parties on specific policy and gender-related issues rather than unconditional partisan loyalty.

Also, Rashid Tanko Computer, the Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Director of Communications, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, over his concerns about the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC).

Speaking on TV3’s Daily Brief, Rashid questioned Aboagye’s criticism, citing the appointment of Prof. Appiahene, whom he said previously served as the NPP’s Director of Elections in the Bono East Region before becoming an EC commissioner.

“I am surprised my brother Dennis is speaking this way. Is Dennis Miracles Aboagye coming from Afghanistan or Somalia? Is he not a Ghanaian? Does he not know that one of the current commissioners, appointed by Akufo-Addo, Prof. Appiahene, was a Director of Elections for the NPP in the Bono East Region?” he asked.

Rashid further stated that when Prof. Appiahene was appointed during the Akufo-Addo administration, the NDC wrote to the Council of State to express its opposition to the appointment.

According to him, the party argued that someone who had served as the NPP’s Director of Elections should not be appointed an Electoral Commission commissioner. The Council of State wrote back to the NDC that, so long as he is qualified to be appointed and the president’s prerogative to appoint, they, the Council of State, have not seen anything wrong with it. Which party he was coming from is not material”.

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“It is a complete shame” – Miracles Aboagye slams gov’t over Deputy EC Chair appointment

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“It is a complete shame” – Miracles Aboagye slams gov’t over Deputy EC Chair appointment

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the NPP Communications Director, has slammed the John Mahama government following the appointment of the Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC).

According to Miracles Aboagye, the appointment of Emelia Afi Agenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission is shameful.

He argued that for the Mahama government to simply go into the NDC’s database and pick one of their political party operatives as a Deputy Electoral Commissioner is a complete shame.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Citi FM, Miracles Aboagye stated, “It’s a shame. We have a government and a party that doesn’t even see how embarrassing it is to simply go into the party’s database and pick one of their political party operatives and appoint her as a Deputy Electoral Commissioner. It is a complete shame”.

Miracles Aboagye further argued that Ghana has come a long way in building its democracy, adding that the independent institutions should not be tainted by partisan politics.

He added, “We have come very far as a country trying to build our democracy. And one of the things we know we don’t do is to try and touch some of these independent bodies in such a very, very blatant manner.

“You know, this government went after our Chief Justice by illegally bullying her and removing her. Now they’re going to the Electoral Commission as well,” he added.

His comments come on the heels of President John Dramani Mahama’s appointment and swearing-in of Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, Emelia Afi Agenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, into office on October 12, 2026.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has told the newly sworn-in Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC), Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, to apply the same standards to everyone.

Mahama urged the two deputy chairpersons to remain impartial and ensure that no political party receives preferential treatment.

According to John Mahama, the Commission must operate fairly and protect the right of Ghanaians to freely choose their leaders.

At the swearing-in ceremony on Monday, October 12, 2026, President Mahama told the two officials that their responsibility was to the Republic and its people, not any political party.

Speaking at their swearing-in ceremony, Mahama stated, “As president, I expect no preferential treatment from the Electoral Commission for myself, my party, or my government”.

He further urged the new Deputy Chairpersons to uphold electoral integrity, even when their decisions might be unpopular with other political actors.

“I expect an institution that applies the same standards to everyone and protects Ghanaians’ right to choose their leaders freely”, he added.

Mahama also called on the officials to help make electoral participation easier for all citizens, encouraging Ms Agbenyo and Dr Asamoah to use their different professional backgrounds to improve the Commission’s operations.

Also, Mahama touched on public confidence in the EC, noting that trust cannot be demanded but had to be earned through the Commission’s actions, urging officials to ensure that the Commission’s procedures were transparent, its decisions clearly explained and concerns addressed promptly.

The development follows Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Spokesperson, earlier disclosing that Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr Bossman Asare, has resigned.

According to Kwakye Ofosu, effective July 31, 2026, Dr Bossman Asare would no longer be the Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission.

The Government Spokesperson made the announcement when he addressed the Government Accountability Series on Monday, June 15.

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"It’s a shame that we have a government that doesn’t even see how embarrassing it is. They simply go into their party database and pick one of their political operatives and appoint as a Deputy EC Chair." – NPP Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye says about the appointment of Emelia Affi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission by President Mahama. Full interview: https://t.co/dcdpMIeYqX #EC #GhanaNews #CitiFM #CitiNewsroom #EyewitnessNews
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Who paid, who received it? – Tribe Culture Fest CEO demands proof of $611,000 visa payment

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Who paid, who received it? – Tribe Culture Fest CEO demands proof of $611,000 visa payment

Nana Boateng Gyimah, the Chief Executive Officer of Tribe Culture Fest, has demanded that the Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, provide evidence following his claims that people associated with the organisation received US$611,000 in connection with visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.