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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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Mahama gov’t pays $1.47bn to clear energy sector debt

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Mahama gov’t pays $1.47bn to clear energy sector debt

The Ministry of Finance on Monday, January 12, 2026, announced that the John Mahama-led administration has paid a total of US$1.47 billion within its first year in office to clear Ghana’s energy sector debt.

According to the finance ministry, the move also restores the World Bank’s Partial Risk Guarantee.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance read, “The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, has decisively resolved the crippling energy sector debt that posed one of the gravest risks to Ghana’s financial stability.

2.When President Mahama assumed office in January 2025, the energy sector had been pushed to the brink by years of persistent non-payment for gas supplied to the power sector from the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) field. As a result, the World Bank Partial Risk Guarantee of US$500 million had been completely depleted under the previous administration.

3.The Partial Risk Guarantee (PRG), established in 2015 under the previous NDC Government, was a critical safeguard that enabled nearly US$8 billion in private sector investment into Ghana’s energy sector through the Sankofa Gas Project.

http://4.It was designed to guarantee payments to the project partners, ENI and Vitol, in the event of payment shortfalls. Its exhaustion represented a serious governance failure that undermined Ghana’s international credibility.

http://5.In a clear demonstration of fiscal discipline and responsible leadership, the Government has, as at 31 December 2025, fully repaid US$597.15 million, inclusive of interest, drawn on the World Bank Guarantee. This achievement has restored the facility in full and reaffirmed Ghana’s standing as a credible and reliable partner on the global stage.

6. Between January and December 2025, the government, through carefully coordinated policy actions, also settled all outstanding gas invoices owed to ENI and Vitol for electricity generation. These payments totalled approximately US$480 million, ensuring that Ghana is fully current on its obligations to the Sankofa partners.

7. Through prudent financial management, adequate budgetary provisions have been secured to sustain timely payments going forward.

8. The government has also held constructive engagements with Tullow Oil and the Jubilee Field partners, agreeing on a comprehensive roadmap to guarantee full payment for all gas off-taken.

9. This approach is aimed at supporting reliable nationwide electricity generation while accelerating industrial growth.

10. Engagements with Ghana’s upstream partners have already resulted in increased gas production, guided by a clear national vision to rapidly scale up domestic gas supply to meet the country’s growing energy demand and reduce reliance on expensive liquid fuels.

11. As part of its broader energy sector reset, the Mahama Administration has successfully renegotiated all Independent Power Producer agreements to secure improved value for money for the Ghanaian people.

12. 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”.

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See a detailed breakdown of Mahama gov’t’s $393m payments to IPPs

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See a detailed breakdown of Mahama gov’t’s $393m payments to IPPs

The Ministry of Finance has shared a total breakdown of the Government of Ghana 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.

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

Also, the Ministry of Finance statement added, “The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, has decisively resolved the crippling energy sector debt that posed one of the gravest risks to Ghana’s financial stability.

2. When President Mahama assumed office in January 2025, the energy sector had been pushed to the brink by years of persistent non-payment for gas supplied to the power sector from the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) field. As a result, the World Bank Partial Risk Guarantee of US$500 million had been completely depleted under the previous administration.

3. The Partial Risk Guarantee (PRG), established in 2015 under the previous NDC Government, was a critical safeguard that enabled nearly US$8 billion in private sector investment into Ghana’s energy sector through the Sankofa Gas Project.

http://4.It was designed to guarantee payments to the project partners, ENI and Vitol, in the event of payment shortfalls. Its exhaustion represented a serious governance failure that undermined Ghana’s international credibility.

http://5.In a clear demonstration of fiscal discipline and responsible leadership, the Government has, as at 31 December 2025, fully repaid US$597.15 million, inclusive of interest, drawn on the World Bank Guarantee. This achievement has restored the facility in full and reaffirmed Ghana’s standing as a credible and reliable partner on the global stage.

6. Between January and December 2025, the government, through carefully coordinated policy actions, also settled all outstanding gas invoices owed to ENI and Vitol for electricity generation. These payments totalled approximately US$480 million, ensuring that Ghana is fully current on its obligations to the Sankofa partners.

7. Through prudent financial management, adequate budgetary provisions have been secured to sustain timely payments going forward.

8. The government has also held constructive engagements with Tullow Oil and the Jubilee Field partners, agreeing on a comprehensive roadmap to guarantee full payment for all gas off-taken.

9. This approach is aimed at supporting reliable nationwide electricity generation while accelerating industrial growth.

10. Engagements with Ghana’s upstream partners have already resulted in increased gas production, guided by a clear national vision to rapidly scale up domestic gas supply to meet the country’s growing energy demand and reduce reliance on expensive liquid fuels.

11. As part of its broader energy sector reset, the Mahama Administration has successfully renegotiated all Independent Power Producer agreements to secure improved value for money for the Ghanaian people.

12. 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”.

14. 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.

15. 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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“Ofori-Atta will appear before US immigration judge on January 20” – AG

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“Ofori-Atta will appear before US immigration judge on January 20” – AG

Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has announced that embattled former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, will appear before an immigration judge on January 20, 2025.

Speaking on NewsFile on JoyNews on Saturday, January 10, 2026, 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.

The Attorney General also 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.

His comments follow, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) picked and detained Ken Ofori-Atta.

 A public notice issued by Ghana-based law firm Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners (MPOBB) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 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.

“He was pierced in his heart” – Sister of US-based Ghanaian stabbed to death speaks

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“He was pierced in his heart” – Sister of US-based Ghanaian stabbed to death speaks

Regina Adusi Brenfa, the sister of 53-year-old US-based Ghanaian security guard George Ennin, has broken her silence following his brother’s stabbing.

According to Regina Adusi Brenfa, the family has been left heartbroken and traumatised over the loss.

She revealed that she found out about his brother’s death on TV.

Regina Adusi Brenfa also added that the last time she heard from her brother was through a WhatsApp voice message.

Speaking in an interview on the US-based News12, the sister of George Ennin stated, “The autopsy shows that he was pierced in his heart. That’s why he couldn’t survive… I’m afraid to come out, maybe they will kill me like my brother”.

Meanwhile, George Ennin, a 53-year-old Ghanaian security guard living in the Bronx, New York, was fatally stabbed to death.

Reports suggest the tragic incident occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, in front of 3077 Third Ave. in the Mott Haven section around 2 p.m.

George Ennin, in a viral CCTV footage shared on X, was captured walking to work his first day back after a month-long vacation in Ghana when the suspect approached, kicked him, and stabbed him multiple times.

Surveillance video captured the incident; George Ennin walked about 29 steps seeking help before collapsing.

George Ennin is said to have died at Lincoln Hospital.

Suspect Sean Jones, 38, a repeat offender with 20 prior arrests, mostly robberies and assaults has since been arrested and charged with mùrder, mànslàughter, and crìmìnal possession of a weapon.

George Ennin, according to reports, is the father of two teenage daughters living.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the tragic news stated, “Why should someone with 20 prior arrests of assault and murder be living among humans in broad day light”.

“Hmm, when your village people say they won’t rest until you die, they can even let a madman leave his chains to come and destroy you. There are cameras everywhere, and on a normal day like ambulance 🚑 would have located him in time to save him, but this is how the devil planned it, hmm. May God protect us”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Why are there psychopaths walking free everywhere these days, looking for people to hurt, and yet the government’s system is doing nothing to protect normal people”.

“Tragic and heartbreaking. It really makes you question the “American dream” narrative, risking your life in a country where repeat offenders roam free and violence feels random. One has to ask: is migrating into this kind of system really worth it anymore?”, a netizen added.

One more netizen wrote, “I sometimes wonder why there are no reported robberies, murders, manslaughter, or other major crimes in these Arabian countries. Say what you will about their methods, but they work. This criminal wouldn’t have gotten the chance to commit such a horrible crime again, because he’d be six feet under”.

Additionaly one more X user stated, “This is absolutely heartbreaking. A hardworking father and immigrant, just back from visiting family in Ghana, randomly att@cked and murderéd on his way to workon his first shift back.

Rest in peace, George Ennin. My deepest condolences to his daughters and loved ones.

And how on earth is a guy with 20 prior arrests (mostly violent robberies and assaults) still walking the streets to do this?”

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“Ken Ofori-Atta was given up to Nov 29 to leave the US” – AG Ayine

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“Ken Ofori-Atta was given up to Nov 29 to leave the US” – AG Ayine

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.

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.

“I’m against Ken Agyepong because he’s against the church of God” – Apostle Ray

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“I’m against Ken Agyepong because he’s against the church of God” – Apostle Ray

Apostle Ray has boldly declared he is against NPP presidential hopeful Ken Agyapong winning the party’s flagbearership.

According to Apostle Ray, he is against Ken Agyepong because he’s against the church of God.

It will be recalled that Kennedy Agyapong, in the past, launched a crusade to expose what he described as fake pastors in Ghana.

Mr Agyapong’s on his Hot Seat show on Net 2 TV targeted Prophet Nigel Gaisie, leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel, and Bishop Daniel Obinim, founder and leader of International God’s Way Church, and other men of God he claimed were fake.

According to Apostle Ray, Ken Agyapong’s standard for fighting those he claimed are false prophets cuts across to genuine prophets.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Afternoon Ghana, Apostle General Ray, stated, ”I am against somebody winning. I’m against Ken Agyepong winning because he’s against the church of God. His standard of measure is wrong; you can tell me that someone speaking in tongues is a fool.

I speak in tongues so immediately, you have classified me as somebody. When we say somebody is against the church, you listen to what the person says, you saw what he did in some people’s minds, you are happy he is fighting false prophets but the thing is that the false prophets that you are fighting your standard cut across to genuine prophets.

Because one of his standards for a false prophet is somebody who prophecies. He literally said that people going to church is a problem on weekdays”.  

When asked if he is praying against him to win, Apostle General Ray stated, “I am praying, and I am believing God will not… I am an Apostle, I am not a prophet”.

“Those who are going to vote for Ken Agyapong are going to regret it if they vote for him to win”.  

Apostle General Ray further sent a message to Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, the General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries.

He told Prophet ElBernard that the fact that he saw a vision of Ken winning does not mean that it is supposed to happen, adding that God sometimes use people to mislead those who offended the church.

“I have a message for Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, he is one of the genuine men of God, l love that man, but I told him something some time ago, I said go back and look at the vision again.

I made a video, and it got to him; he even responded. The fact that you saw a vision of something happening does not mean that it is supposed to happen. Sometimes God can use you to mislead someone who has offended the church”, Apostle Ray added.

Meanwhile, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the founder and leader of the Prophetic Hill Chapel, has subtly told New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong that the pain he caused people in the past will chase him forever.

In a post shared on social media by Nigel Gaisie, he cautioned the former Assin Central MP that Nobody fights church of God and wins.

Prophet Nigel Gaisie in his post wrote, “Now, out of desperation, you are editing my old videos to fix your interest, prophecies change, times and seasons dey CHANGE ALWAYS!!!”

“Am I no more FAKE, am I not all the silly things you said and sponsored about me anymore????”

“My best friends are moslems and I tell you…The good ones are super super good.”

“The deliberate pain you caused people in the past will fight and chase you forever. Nobody fights church of God and wins.”

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Ken’s dominance could not secure Assin Central seat; what shows he can win the presidency? – Gideon Boako

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Ken’s dominance could not secure Assin Central seat; what shows he can win the presidency? – Gideon Boako

Dr Gideon Boako, the member of parliament for Tano North, has questioned the former Assin Central MP’s ability to lead the NPP to victory in the 2028 election if he becomes the flagbearer.

The MP for Tano North cited that Ken Agyapong could not use his 16 years of dominance over Assin Central to help the NPP secure the seat in the 2024 elections.

He further quizzed how Ken could win the presidency if he could not help the NPP secure his old seat in the 2024 general election.

Speaking on GHOne TV, Dr Gideon Boako stated, “Kennedy Agyapong, in his constituency, it was an NPP constituency that he had held for so many times; he went into the 2024 election with his influence, capacity and dominance over that constituency, which could not sustain as to win the parliamentary seat.

If a candidate could not use his 16 years of dominance and influence in the constituency to protect it for us. What shows that when we present him to Ghanaians, he will get even what Bawumia got”.

Also, Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has said Kennedy Agyapong’s temperament disqualifies him from serious presidential consideration.

Lawyer Kpebu noted that Ken Agyapong lacks the temperament and everything to be president.

Speaking on The Key Point on Saturday, January 3, Martin Kpebu explained, “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.

Lawyer Kpebu further 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.

He declared that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is not ready for the 2028 election.

Meanwhile,  one hundred and eighteen (118) New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 Parliamentary candidates have endorsed the former vice president and presidential candidate hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

The NPP 2024 Parliamentary candidates held a press conference to declare their unwavering support for Dr Bawumia as the best candidate to lead the party in the 2028 elections.

They also called on delegates to vote for him in the party’s upcoming primaries on January 31.

According to the 118 Parliamentary candidates, Dr Bawumia is the most prepared and winnable candidate to lead the NPP in the 2028 election.

Andrew Egyapa Mercer, a former Member of Parliament for Sekondi, speaking on behalf of the group, stated, “We have followed the campaigns of all these fine gentlemen of our party, some of whom have chalked up immense successes in business, governance and the policy space.

“However, when all the key parameters required for leading our great party into the 2028 election are taken together, we are convinced that none of them match up to the pedigree, experience, competence, vision, bold ideas, humility and compassion that Dr Bawumia embodies today,” he said.

Egyapa Mercer described Dr Bawumia as the party’s most prepared, formidable and winnable candidate.

He added, “Whether we have sought our constituencies’ opinion in the yet-to-be-organised parliamentary primaries or not is immaterial. Our personal ambitions have no bearing whatsoever on our collective resolve to support Dr Bawumia”.

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“Those who are going to vote for Ken Agyapong are going to regret it” – Apostle Ray

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“Those who are going to vote for Ken Agyapong are going to regret it” – Apostle Ray

Apostle Ray has warned NPP delegates planning to vote for Ken Agyapong as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections.

The man of God cautioned the NPP delegates that anyone who votes for Ken Agyapong and he wins will regret it.

According to Apostle Ray, he is against Ken Agyepong because he’s against the church of God.

It will be recalled that Kennedy Agyapong, in the past, launched a crusade to expose what he described as fake pastors in Ghana.

Mr Agyapong’s on his Hot Seat show on Net 2 TV targeted Prophet Nigel Gaisie, leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel, and Bishop Daniel Obinim, founder and leader of International God’s Way Church, and other men of God he claimed were fake.

According to Apostle Ray, Ken Agyapong’s standard for fighting those he claimed are false prophets cuts across to genuine prophets.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Afternoon Ghana, Apostle General Ray, stated, ”I am against somebody winning. I’m against Ken Agyepong winning because he’s against the church of God. His standard of measure is wrong; you can tell me that someone speaking in tongues is a fool.

I speak in tongues so immediately, you have classified me as somebody. When we say somebody is against the church, you listen to what the person says, you saw what he did in some people’s minds, you are happy he is fighting false prophets but the thing is that the false prophets that you are fighting your standard cut across to genuine prophets.

Because one of his standards for a false prophet is somebody who prophecies. He literally said that people going to church is a problem on weekdays”.  

When asked if he is praying against him to win, Apostle General Ray stated, “I am praying, and I am believing God will not… I am an Apostle, I am not a prophet”.

“Those who are going to vote for Ken Agyapong are going to regret it if they vote for him to win”.  

Apostle General Ray further sent a message to Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, the General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries.

He told Prophet ElBernard that the fact that he saw a vision of Ken winning does not mean that it is supposed to happen, adding that God sometimes use people to mislead those who offended the church.

“I have a message for Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, he is one of the genuine men of God, l love that man, but I told him something some time ago, I said go back and look at the vision again.

I made a video, and it got to him; he even responded. The fact that you saw a vision of something happening does not mean that it is supposed to happen. Sometimes God can use you to mislead someone who has offended the church”, Apostle Ray added.

Meanwhile, Prophet ElBernard has told Ken Agyapong face-to-face that he would become the New Patriotic Party flagbearer for the 2028 election.

According to Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, the same angel who revealed to him all his successful prophecies he had made in the past revealed to him that the former Assin Central MP would win the NPP presidential primaries.

Speaking at Ken’s National Praise 2026, United in Praise, at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun stated, “It was this same angel that, when I met the Ga Mantse, when he was sitting in a church in Kumasi — Family Chapel — in the congregation, instructed me to call him, and I picked him, and the angel said, ‘Tell the Ga Mantse, there will be a day he will come and rule as the government of the people of Accra.’

“His Excellency, it is the same angel of God that, in a service in Ghana, when I saw two ladies in the service and I called them out, and I mentioned the name Laurent Gbagbo, and I said the Lord said their mother, who has been sentenced to a prison term of over 20 years, will not even spend three years in jail. Their mother will come out of jail, and when their mother is out, their father will come out from the International Criminal Court,” he said.

“His Excellency, it is the same angel that told me that John Dramani Mahama will come and become His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana. His Excellency, it is the same angel that made me speak to the current Inspector General of Police that in 2025 a new government will be in power, and in less than four months after they are in power, he shall be made the IGP. It is the same angel that made me speak to Dr Gideon Boako that there are two elections ahead of him. One is a primary. He will win, and he will win the main election. And in 2025, he will be in the Parliament of Ghana,” he said.

“It is the same angel who has made me consistently speak about your coming. Today, the angel said I should tell you face to face that ‘on January 31, 2026, the number you pick during balloting that has made this (pointing a finger in the air) as your symbol after the election, this will be your position’.”

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“I have been living with Parkinson’s for the past eight years” – Franklin Cudjoe

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“I have been living with Parkinson’s for the past eight years” – Franklin Cudjoe

Franklin Cudjoe, the President of IMANI Africa, has publicly announced he has been living with Parkinson’s disease for the past eight years.

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.

He further went on to confirm that his disease is Parkinson’s.

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 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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“President Mahama must be successful for the benefit of all of us” – Bawumia’s aide

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“President Mahama must be successful for the benefit of all of us” – Bawumia’s aide

Kofi Tonto, a political aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said President John Dramani Mahama must be successful for the benefit of all Ghanaians.

According to Kofi Tonto, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) does not need President Mahama to fail before they can come back to power.

He highlighted that Ghanaians do not think that one of the two major parties must fail before another succeed.

Kofi Tonto stressed that Ghana cannot continue to lag behind, insisting that national progress must take precedence over partisan interests.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Kofi Tonto stated, “We are happy, because as the NPP, we don’t need President Mahama to fail for us to come back to power. Ghanaians don’t think in a binary way, that one has to fail for the other to succeed”.

“President Mahama can be successful. In fact, he must be successful for the benefit of all of us. Ghana cannot continue to lag behind. As a political party, we have no interest in wishing bad for President Mahama,” he added.

Mr Tonto added, “We want him to succeed because we believe that even in the face of his success, Ghanaians can still decide that, although you’ve done well, going forward we need a leader whose vision transcends the ordinary”.

Also, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, has urged Ghanaians to pray that President John Mahama does not fail.

According to Ntim Fordjour,  a president must not fail before another person takes power from him.

He stressed that Ghana’s prayer is that the country must succeed, whichever political party one belongs to.

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, during a church service, leading a prayer session, stated, “Our prayer is that Ghana must succeed. Our prayer is that President Mahama must not fail. Whatever political party you belong to, let this be your prayer, because the President must not fail before another takes over from him”.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama, in his New Year’s Message to the Nation on January 1, 2026, has called on Ghanaians to rise above partisan divisions and embrace collective nation-building.

He highlighted that whether some Ghanaians voted for him or not, they are all Ghanaians, adding that the reset agenda is for all Ghanaians.

He further detailed that Ghana’s development agenda must transcend political affiliation, regardless of how citizens voted in past elections.

President Mahama added that Ghana faces pressing challenges that need collective unity, adding that political conflict risks diverting attention and resources.

“NDC made noise about ORAL without evidence” – Ellen Ama Daaku

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“NDC made noise about ORAL without evidence” – Ellen Ama Daaku

Ellen Ama Daaku, an aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has fired shots at the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).

According to Ellen Ama Daaku, the ruling NDC government in opposition made so much noise about the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) without evidence.

She asserted that after a year, the NDC government has failed to deliver on their promise to Ghanaians.

The NPP woman is quoted by GHOne TV to have said, “NDC made noise about ORAL without any evidence, after a year, they’ve not been able to prove anything”.

It will be recalled that on February 10, 2025, the ORAL team submitted their final report to President John Mahama, who has since directed the Attorney General for further actions.

The chairman of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed that with just 36 cases, Ghana can potentially recover $ 20.49 billion in stolen state resources.

Also, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has said the Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine, started failing the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) the day he decided to file nolle prosequi to drop NDC cases.

According to Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the Attorney General’s selective accountability in handling corruption-related cases is failing ORAL.

He stressed that public office holders must be prepared to submit to full legal scrutiny, irrespective of political affiliation.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Citi News, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah stated, “If you decide to let one go and you prosecute the other simply because the person you let go belongs to the same political party, then of course, from that very day, you had failed”.

“I think that the Attorney General started failing the very day he filed the nolle prosequi in respect of members of the NDC who were standing trial prior to the government taking office. Because there is no discrimination in terms of public funds”.

“He started failing on ORAL (Operation Recover All Loots) because ORAL forms part of the NDC’s reset agenda. If you are going to fight corruption, then it should be a more comprehensive fight,” he stated.

Also, Daniel Domelevo, a former Auditor-General, has told the Attorney-General that Ghanaians are losing hope regarding the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative.

Domelevo stressed that the credibility of the anti-corruption fight now rests largely on how the Attorney-General.

According to him, the delays in high-profile cases submitted under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative could deepen public cynicism.

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“If referendums are held, Mahama would go for a third term” – Listowel Kusi

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“If referendums are held, Mahama would go for a third term” – Listowel Kusi

The Executive Director of the Good Governance Advocacy Group, Ghana, Listowel Nana Kusi Poku, has weighed in on the ongoing third-term saga surrounding the current Mahama administration.

According to Listowel Kusi, if a referendum is held in Ghana, President John Mahama will run for a third term.

Speaking to the media, Listowel Nana Kusi Poku stated, “If we were to hold referendums in Ghana, President Mahama would go for a third term. If we were holding a refrendum yes or No Mahama will go for a third”.

Meanwhile, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has fired NDC members calling for a third term for President John Dramani Mahama.

According to Fifi Kwetey, those calling for a third term for President Mahama are sycophants and boot lickers who are only singing his praises to gain favour from him.

He stressed that those people are only singing the praises of Mahama as the only way they can survive.

“These days, it saddens me when I see so much sycophancy creeping into our party.

I see a group of people who, obviously, from every indication, believe that singing the praises of a leader is the only way they can survive.

Speaking at NDC’s 31st December Revolution at Ada, the General Secretary fumed, “And that’s why you hear some of those people even urging statements like there should be a 3rd term. It says nothing but sycophancy, pure sycophancy and boot licking of the highest order”.

Fifi Kwetey noted that even Jerry Rawlings, who was the founder of the NDC, was never urged by anybody to go for any 3rd term

“Jerry Rawlings, who was the founder of this party, never, at any point, was urged by anybody to go for any 3rd term. You have a bunch of sycophants who today think that all they need to do is sing praises and hope that somehow those praises will get them some opportunities that they are looking for”.

“You don’t love our country, you don’t love our party. If you do, you will not be such sycophants. It’s important for us to appreciate that this party was grounded in the need to work for our people. We say cadres may go; cadres may come, but the revolution has come to stay. That simply means it is not about individuals. It’s about us as a collective,” he said.

Also, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey had already reiterated the party’s position, dismissing claims of a third-term agenda for President John Dramani Mahama.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, December 16, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey highlighted that the NDC is committed to Ghana’s constitutional order and democratic principles.

Meanwhile, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, commonly known as Prophet Uche, the Founder-Leader of Creator’s House Chapel, has boldly declared that President John Mahama will be forced to go for another term.

According to Prophet Uche, President John Dramani Mahama has another term to rule Ghana, adding that he must rule Ghana for 8 years and not four years.

Speaking to his congregation during the 31st Night watch service, Prophet Uche detailed, “In the spiritual court, where heaven met, our father John Dramani Mahama must rule Ghana for 8 years and not four years. He has another term to rule in the highest office of Ghana”.

“I told people who are close to me and ‘papa’ about this about eight months ago. I told them that he (Mahama) will be forced to go for another term,” he said.

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“118 NPP PC’s trying to whitewash Bawumia and shift blame” – Ken Agyapong camp

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“118 NPP PC’s trying to whitewash Bawumia and shift blame” – Ken Agyapong camp

Kwasi Kwarteng, the spokesperson of the Ken Agyapong campaign team, has accused the one hundred and eighteen (118) New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 Parliamentary candidates who came out to endorse Dr Bawumia of trying to whitewash him.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Thursday, January 8, Kwasi Kwarteng accused the 118 NPP parliamentary candidates of trying to whitewash Bawumia’s election record.

He detailed that the parliamentary candidates are very much aware that Bawumia out of the 276 constituencies performed poorly.

Kwasi Kwarteng detailed, “They are trying to whitewash him and shift blame, as though his candidature did not cost the party its defeat”.

“They are aware that out of the 276 constituencies, Bawumia performed poorly, to the extent that 199 constituencies, he lost. They are also aware that out of seven regions in Ghana, Dr Bawumia did not win a single constituency,” Mr Kwarteng stated.

He added, “If you are minded, in the last election, close to 350,000 of our party supporters came to vote for our PCs and voted against Dr Bawumia. 99% of our PC’s outperformed him. So this attempt to whitewash him by this political astroturfing and cosmetic showmanship will not wash”

The spokesperson of the Kennedy Agyapong campaign team further highlighted that on 31st January, over 209,000 polling station executives will endorse the candidate of the people.

“At the end of the day, which is the 31st, which is the D Day, they will be exposed. And the good people of our party, the over 209,000 polling station executives, will speak stronger, will speak mightier, and they will endorse the candidate of the people,” he said.

His comments follow, about one hundred and eighteen (118) New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 Parliamentary candidates have endorsed the former vice president and presidential candidate hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

The NPP 2024 Parliamentary candidates held a press conference to declare their unwavering support for Dr Bawumia as the best candidate to lead the party in the 2028 elections.

They also called on delegates to vote for him in the party’s upcoming primaries on January 31.

According to the 118 Parliamentary candidates, Dr Bawumia is the most prepared and winnable candidate to lead the NPP in the 2028 election.

Andrew Egyapa Mercer, a former Member of Parliament for Sekondi, speaking on behalf of the group, stated, “We have followed the campaigns of all these fine gentlemen of our party, some of whom have chalked up immense successes in business, governance and the policy space.

“However, when all the key parameters required for leading our great party into the 2028 election are taken together, we are convinced that none of them match up to the pedigree, experience, competence, vision, bold ideas, humility and compassion that Dr Bawumia embodies today,” he said.

Egyapa Mercer described Dr Bawumia as the party’s most prepared, formidable and winnable candidate.

He added, “Whether we have sought our constituencies’ opinion in the yet-to-be-organised parliamentary primaries or not is immaterial. Our personal ambitions have no bearing whatsoever on our collective resolve to support Dr Bawumia”.

118 NPP 2024 PC endorse Bawumia as flagbearer for 2028

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118 NPP 2024 PC endorse Bawumia as flagbearer for 2028

About one hundred and eighteen (118) New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 Parliamentary candidates have endorsed the former vice president and presidential candidate hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

The NPP 2024 Parliamentary candidates held a press conference to declare their unwavering support for Dr Bawumia as the best candidate to lead the party in the 2028 elections.

They also called on delegates to vote for him in the party’s upcoming primaries on January 31.

According to the 118 Parliamentary candidates, Dr Bawumia is the most prepared and winnable candidate to lead the NPP in the 2028 election.

Andrew Egyapa Mercer, a former Member of Parliament for Sekondi, speaking on behalf of the group, stated, “We have followed the campaigns of all these fine gentlemen of our party, some of whom have chalked up immense successes in business, governance and the policy space.

“However, when all the key parameters required for leading our great party into the 2028 election are taken together, we are convinced that none of them match up to the pedigree, experience, competence, vision, bold ideas, humility and compassion that Dr Bawumia embodies today,” he said.

Egyapa Mercer described Dr Bawumia as the party’s most prepared, formidable and winnable candidate.

He added, “Whether we have sought our constituencies’ opinion in the yet-to-be-organised parliamentary primaries or not is immaterial. Our personal ambitions have no bearing whatsoever on our collective resolve to support Dr Bawumia”.

Meanwhile, Solomon Owusu, the Director of Communications for the United Party, has told Bawumia’s camp that they can market pork to the Muslim community for 100 years and still they not have buyers.

Speaking on Joy Prime, Solomon Owusu asserted that Dr Bawumia’s camp keeps claiming he is the most marketed person in the NPP, so he must be retained as flagbearer.

Solomon Owusu stated, “I hear my brothers, especially from the Bawumia camp, have been marketed. You could be a pork, this illustration my brother Ebo Buckman always uses, it is real, it is a living example.

You could be marketing pork in the Zongos or the Muslim community for 100 years, and you will still not have buyers. The fact that you are consistently sending pork to the muslim community does not mean… who is going to change”.

Solomon Owusu highlighted that Bawumia promised to stabilise and to make Ghanaians ‘ lives better, but failed.

He added, “No wind will blow when they remember what pork has done to them, when they remember that this was the same man who told us that when the fundamentals are weak, the exchange rate will expose them and that he was coming to stabilise our economy and make Ghanaians live a better life”.

He further criticised Dr Bawumia over the cedi skyrocketing under the former NPP government and his introduction of the digital address system which he claims no one uses.

“He came, and the cedi skyrocketed to 17 cedis to a dollar, and he is the person that you are bringing to us? He brought a digital address system before he brought that, and took us 5 million dollars we had Google in this country. Everybody uses Google, that Ghana post whatever. Have you been using it?”, Solomon Owusu quizzed.

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Five convicted over KASSTECH Teacher assault to be sentenced on Jan 20

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Five convicted over KASSTECH Teacher assault to be sentenced on Jan 20

The Ghana Police Service have announced that five suspects who were accused of assaulting a teacher of Kade Senior High and Technical School (SHTS) have all been convicted.

According to the Police Service, the suspects were arrested from various hideouts and were arraigned before the Kade District Court.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Felix Nana Danquah, Isaac ‘Dubai’ Okai, Edward ‘Missed Call’ Baah, Maxwell ‘Ozil’ Kwasi Antwi, and Richmond ‘Star Boy’ Yeboah were arraigned in court.

The five suspects were charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, to wit assault, and assault.

All five suspects pleaded guilty and were convicted on their plea, with the court deferring sentencing to January 20, 2026.

Reports suggest the 2025 WASSCE students were arrested by the Cyber Security Unit of the Ghana Police Service and appeared in court today, January 7, 2026.

They were remanded into police custody pending a hearing on January 20, 2026.

In a viral video shared on X, five students were seen being transported out of the Kade Circuit Court after they were remanded into police custody.

Reports suggest the attack was allegedly carried out in retaliation for the teachers who prevented them from cheating during the 2025 WASSCE.

In a post on social media SIKAOFFICAL stated, “Five suspects have been remanded by the Kade Circuit Court in connection with the violent attack on Mr. Michael Quayson, a teacher at Kade Senior High Technical School in the Eastern Region.

The suspects, arrested by the Cyber Security Unit of the Ghana Police Service, appeared in court today, January 7, 2026, and were remanded into police custody pending a hearing on January 20, 2026.

According to reports, the attack was allegedly carried out in retaliation for the teacher’s firm supervision during the 2025 WASSCE, which prevented examination malpractice”.

It will be recalled that last year October 2025, a viral video captured students reportedly attacking the teacher after he refused to allow them to cheat in exams.

Reports later surfaced that the parents of the students reached an out-of-court settlement with the teacher.

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Watch – US-based Ghanaian security guard stabbed to death in New York

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Watch – US-based Ghanaian security guard stabbed to death in New York

George Ennin, a 53-year-old Ghanaian security guard living in the Bronx, New York, was fatally stabbed to death.

Reports suggest the tragic incident occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, in front of 3077 Third Ave. in the Mott Haven section around 2 p.m.

George Ennin, in a viral CCTV footage shared on X, was captured walking to work his first day back after a month-long vacation in Ghana when the suspect approached, kicked him, and stabbed him multiple times.

Surveillance video captured the incident; George Ennin walked about 29 steps seeking help before collapsing.

George Ennin is said to have died at Lincoln Hospital.

Suspect Sean Jones, 38, a repeat offender with 20 prior arrests, mostly robberies and assaults has since been arrested and charged with mùrder, mànslàughter, and crìmìnal possession of a weapon.

George Ennin, according to reports, is the father of two teenage daughters living.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the tragic news stated, “Why should someone with 20 prior arrests of assault and murder be living among humans in broad day light”.

“Hmm, when your village people say they won’t rest until you die, they can even let a madman leave his chains to come and destroy you. There are cameras everywhere, and on a normal day like ambulance 🚑 would have located him in time to save him, but this is how the devil planned it, hmm. May God protect us”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Why are there psychopaths walking free everywhere these days, looking for people to hurt, and yet the government’s system is doing nothing to protect normal people”.

“Tragic and heartbreaking. It really makes you question the “American dream” narrative, risking your life in a country where repeat offenders roam free and violence feels random. One has to ask: is migrating into this kind of system really worth it anymore?”, a netizen added.

One more netizen wrote, “I sometimes wonder why there are no reported robberies, murders, manslaughter, or other major crimes in these Arabian countries. Say what you will about their methods, but they work. This criminal wouldn’t have gotten the chance to commit such a horrible crime again, because he’d be six feet under”.

Additionaly one more X user stated, “This is absolutely heartbreaking. A hardworking father and immigrant, just back from visiting family in Ghana, randomly att@cked and murderéd on his way to workon his first shift back.

Rest in peace, George Ennin. My deepest condolences to his daughters and loved ones.

And how on earth is a guy with 20 prior arrests (mostly violent robberies and assaults) still walking the streets to do this?”

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Man, 26, burnt to death at Assin Fosu

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Man, 26, burnt to death at Assin Fosu

A 26-year-old man identified as Efutu has been burnt to death in a suspected arson attack at Assin Fosu.

Reports suggest the incident occurred on Thursday morning when fire swept through his wooden structure.

The firefighters and police who responded to a distress call from residents around 0700 hours discovered his charred body.

Rosemond Duncan, the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of the Assin Fosu District Crime Officer, revealed that the Ghana National Fire Service were called in to extinguish the blaze, but the fire had already consumed the wooden structure upon their arrival.

However, some residents of the area are suspicious of a foul play, alleging that a group of mechanics in the area had previously threatened to burn Efutu alive as they accused him of stealing from their shops.

One resident alleged, “It’s no surprise. The fitters warned they would burn him or drive him out. That’s why we believe they intentionally set the place on fire”.

Other residents also claimed the fire might have been accidental, as they alleged Efutu was behaving erratically while smoking.

Some friends of the deceased confronted the police with sticks and clubs, demanding the immediate arrest of the mechanics, which led to tension flaring up.

Rosemond Duncan, the ASP, confirmed that the body had been deposited at the St Francis Xavier Hospital morgue while investigations are ongoing to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.

In other news, the Ghana Police Service has arrested a man in his late 30s for allegedly murdering his girlfriend.

Reports suggest that the murder happened in Awutu Yamoah Nkwanta, a community in the Central Region.

The victim has been identified as Sister Yaa.

According to reports, the deceased victim was cut on the face with a cutlass by the accused, and he also hit Sister Yaa’s head on a block.

The suspect is said to be in Police custody as the investigation into the murder case proceeds.

In a Facebook post by GHOne TV on January 7, 2025 stated, “A man in his late 30s has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Sister Yaa, at Awutu Yamoah Nkwanta, Central Region.

Police say he attacked her after she denied him sex, cutting her face with a cutlass and smashing her head with a concrete block. The suspect is in custody, and investigations are ongoing…”

“I cannot explain why ICE decided to pick Ofori-Atta up” –  Frank Davies

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“I cannot explain why ICE decided to pick Ofori-Atta up” –  Frank Davies

A lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Frank Davies, has said he cannot explain why his client was picked up and detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

According to Frank Davies, Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team in the United States is working to have his immigration case resolved.

He revealed a decision why be made by ICE   in the coming days.

Frank Davies asserted that Ofori-Atta had filed a petition for an extension of his U.S. immigration status, but despite this, he has been detained at the ICE  Caroline Detention Facility.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Thursday, January 8, Frank Davies stated, “The little I know from our counterpart lawyers in the U.S., limited as it is, is that he’s put in a petition for an extension of his immigration status, and contingent upon that, ICE, for whatever reason, picked him up”.

 “I cannot explain why they have decided to pick him up and detain him.”

“They are working to have this matter determined expeditiously. In the fullness of time, maybe in the next day or two, we will all get to know what decision has been taken,” he said.

However, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a Ghanaian activist and lawyer, has told Ghanaians that the embattled former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was not arrested over Ghana’s extradition request.

The lawyer highlighted that Ken Ofori-Atta was arrested for overstaying his visa.

In a post on social media X, on January 8, 2026, Barker-Vormawor stated, “Ken Ofori-Atta was not arrested over our extradition request. He was arrested for overstaying his visa”.

He further clarified that Ken Ofori-Atta is “liable to being deported. Not extradited”.

The remarks follows a public notice issued by Ghana-based law firm Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners (MPOBB) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026,  which 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.

“Deploy the hard decisions, Ghana has been needing for so long” – Mahama told

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“Deploy the hard decisions, Ghana has been needing for so long” – Mahama told

Kwaku Kwarteng, the Member of Parliament for Obuasi West, has told President John Dramani Mahama to deploy the hard decisions Ghana has been yearning for so long.

According to Kwaku Kwarteng, President Mahama must take bold and difficult economic decisions without fear of losing an election.

He stressed that Mahama is in a uniquely positioned to do long-overdue reforms needed to address Ghana’s wage bill and interest payments.

Kwaku Kwarteng added that so far, the current approach being used is very much business as usual.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Thursday, January 8, Kwaku Kwarteng stated, “The suggestion that once you are tough, once you go after people who pay their taxes, once you rein in expenditure, somehow, you are going to lose an election, I do not believe that. And I think President Mahama is in the unique position to do the reforms I am calling for.

“So far, I have not seen much. I have yet to see any clear change. If you look at the big items in our expenditure profile, the wage bill, interest payments, what are the policy positions or the changes the government is pursuing on these lines?

“If we cannot discuss clear changes, then it is very much business as usual. I take this opportunity to speak to the president and to say, you are not coming back, please deploy the hard decisions that this country has been needing for so long,” he said.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has once again reiterated his commitment to raising Ghana’s economy and governance to a level no succeeding government can reverse.

Speaking at the annual New Year School Conference on Tuesday, January 6, President Mahama expressed his determination to make his second term count.

According to President Mahama, Ghana must set an example at a time when democratic governance is under pressure in parts of Africa.

President Mahama stated, “I have decided to make this second mandate so graciously granted to me by Ghanaians count. I have pledged to raise our economy and governance to a level that no succeeding government can reverse.”

“In a region where democracy is backsliding, we must demonstrate that democracy works and that our people can have faith in their leaders to uphold their interests and create opportunities for national prosperity,” he stated.

He further assured Ghanaians that his administration would maintain fiscal saying, “I can assure Ghanaians also that we will not relax the current fiscal discipline and efficient management of the economy even in the election year of 2028”.

Mahama added, “It demands that we move beyond rhetoric to implementation, short-term fixes to long-term solutions, and beyond narrow interest to the national interest. Growth and consolidation must be permanent.

“We cannot build the Ghana we want if the progress made under one regime is reversed under another. Our economic development programmes must be medium to long-term. Our progress as a nation must transcend political seasons, and this is why I decided to make this second mandate, so graciously granted to me by Ghanaians count,” he said to applause.

BoG Governor must answer for $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss – Minority

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BoG Governor must answer for $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss – Minority

Deputy Minority Leader and Asokwa MP, Patricia Appiagyei, speaking to the media on behalf of the caucus on Thursday, January 8, has accused the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, of the $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss.

Patricia Appiagyei criticised the BoG Governor for his failure in oversight and called for a thorough investigation and accountability.

According to the minority, the BoG Governor must answer for $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss.

On Thursday, January 8, Patricia Appiagyei addressed the press and fired shots at the BoG Governor, saying, “The institution that funds the Gold-for-Reserves programme, the institution whose balance sheet bears the $214 million loss. The institution that should have provided rigorous oversight, Under the Governor’s watch, these losses occurred.

“Excessive fees were allowed, trading losses mounted, controls failed, and when the IMF exposed these losses, the Bank of Ghana issued a press release dismissing the IMF’s concern instead of scrutiny.

“As Governor, he must answer. What oversight did the Bank of Ghana provide, when did they become aware of losses and why defend and deny rather than investigate? Who approved the off-takers contract?

“Critically, as someone who benefitted from the nolle prosequi, does he not see the public concern when accountability questions arise again around politically exposed actors?” she said.

The minority remarks follow, Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), who has said any loss under the Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) is not attributable to an eight-month-old GoldBod.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, January 3, Mr Gyamfi explained, “That program, any loss under it is not attributable to an eight-month-old GoldBod, neither is it attributable to mismanagement or incompetence by the BoG. Dr Asiamah [BoG boss] is a hero; he and that wonderful team at BoG, they have not, through mismanagement or incompetence cause any loss”.

“So we are not saying we have not made a loss, but somebody has made a loss through mismanagement. No, that is the policy design, and it is so sad that those under whom the policy was introduced are now feeling ignorant about the policy objects and the policy design,” he added.

Sammy Gyamfi further clarified that the Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) is being run by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

According to Sammy Gyamfi, the Gold-for-Reserves programme is not an operation designed or owned by GoldBod.

He added, “The Gold-for-Reserves programme we have been running this year is a Bank of Ghana programme introduced in 2022.

“It is funded by the Bank of Ghana, and it has always sat in the books of the Bank of Ghana in 2022, 2023, and 2024, when the NPP was in power,” he stated.

“So where from this claim that it is the GoldBod that has made losses. An eight-month-old company now responsible for the losses of BoG?” he questioned.

“Take care of our GH¢13m legacy debt” – GBC to Mahama

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“Take care of our GH¢13m legacy debt” – GBC to Mahama

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) appealed to the government to help it settle its GH¢13m legacy debt.

The Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof. Amin Alhassan, stated, “One issue that gives us sleepless nights is the legacy debt from ECG and NEDCO. These debts were not generated by GBC alone.

“In the past, when government agencies, including the military, police, and national security, shared power infrastructure at GBC, they drew electricity from the same source. When meters were later installed in GBC’s name, the debt started accumulating under GBC”.

“When we drew their attention, these agencies disconnected, leaving the accumulated debt for GBC to pay. Currently, we have paid GH¢5 million, but we still have an outstanding debt of GH¢13.6 million. We are appealing for the government to take care of this legacy debt,” he said.

Also, President John Dramani Mahama announced that discussions are ongoing in the cabinet regarding Ghana’s TV licence law.

Speaking during a visit to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) on Thursday, January 8, President Mahama proposed a public media levy, which he says can replace the TV Licence.

He revealed the government is exploring amendments to replace the current TV licence.

John Mahama stated, “There are a few suggestions we have with regard to the so-called TV licence. And I think that our thinking is going in the same direction to amend that law to make it a public media levy of some sort”.

“When we’re ready, we’ll be discussing at Cabinet, but we’ll discuss with you what our thinking is before we finally go to Parliament and amend the law,” he said.

“I’m sure that with some of the suggestions we’ve got, you’ll be able to raise the amount of funding that it brings in and make it better able to do your work,” the President added.

Meanwhile, the GTV admin last year launched social media attacks on some Members of parliament and also other influential Ghanaians who have failed to pay their TV license in recent weeks.

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has called on Ghanaians to pay their TV license fees.

According to the GBC, the state broadcaster must fulfil its mandate of providing quality content that reflects the country’s diversity.

The Director General of GBC, Professor Amin Alhassan, has noted that the TV license fee has remained unchanged for years, and is essential for the corporation’s survival.

Furthermore, the GTV have faced a barrage of criticisms from frustrated Ghanaians following their inability to telecast the Black Stars’ World Cup qualifiers.

The administrator of GTV’s social media platforms revealed the station is unable to show the games due to the need to pay a hefty sum of $750,000 to acquire the rights to broadcast the matches.

In a post, the GTV social media admin stated, “It is easy to take a feed and show it live. What is not easy is coughing up $750,000 ( GH¢9.1M) to pay for it. It does not take a ‘useless station’ to produce football matches to FIFA standards. There are real issues we need to address. After the privileged few have finished watching the match on satellite TV, we can now talk about how to bring World Cup matches to the masses”.

The TV license fee was introduced by the British nearly 100 years ago as a legal requirement for all Ghanaians who own a television or radio.

The TV license fee stands at GH₵36 for one TV set annually and GH₵60 for two or more TV sets. In commercial and industrial setups like hotels, every single TV set attracts a fee of GH₵36 each.

“Ghanaians now sleep with one eye open” – Minority claims

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“Ghanaians now sleep with one eye open” – Minority claims

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.

Also, the Deputy Minority Leader and Asokwa MP accused the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, of the $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss.

Patricia Appiagyei criticised the BoG Governor for his failure in oversight and called for a thorough investigation and accountability.

According to the minority, the BoG Governor must answer for $214m Gold-for-Reserves loss.

On Thursday, January 8, Patricia Appiagyei addressed the press and fired shots at the BoG Governor, saying, “The institution that funds the Gold-for-Reserves programme, the institution whose balance sheet bears the $214 million loss. The institution that should have provided rigorous oversight, under the Governor’s watch, saw these losses occur.

“Excessive fees were allowed, trading losses mounted, controls failed, and when the IMF exposed these losses, the Bank of Ghana issued a press release dismissing the IMF’s concern instead of scrutiny.

“As Governor, he must answer. What oversight did the Bank of Ghana provide? When did they become aware of losses, and why defend and deny rather than investigate? Who approved the off-takers contract?

“Critically, as someone who benefitted from the nolle prosequi, does he not see the public concern when accountability questions arise again around politically exposed actors?” she said.

“Ofori-Atta was not arrested over Ghana’s extradition request” – Barker-Vormawor

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“Ofori-Atta was not arrested over Ghana’s extradition request” – Barker-Vormawor

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a Ghanaian activist and lawyer, has told Ghanaians that the embattled former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was not arrested over Ghana’s extradition request.

The lawyer highlighted that Ken Ofori-Atta was arrested for overstaying his visa.

In a post on social media X, on January 8, 2026, Barker-Vormawor stated, “Ken Ofori-Atta was not arrested over our extradition request. He was arrested for overstaying his visa”.

He further clarified that Ken Ofori-Atta is “liable to being deported. Not extradited”.

His remarks follow a public notice issued by Ghana-based law firm Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners (MPOBB) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026,  which 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.

Ken Ofori-Atta’s being picked up ICE triggers a legal process that could lead to his removal from the country.

Meanwhile, Frank Davies, a lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed they plan to challenge efforts to deport their client following his detention by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Speaking to JoyNews, Frank Davies confirmed Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team in Ghana has filed a petition seeking an extension of his stay.

According to him, the application was filed to allow Ken Ofori-Atta continue his ongoing medical treatment.

Frank Davis stated, “He’s been there for a medical procedure, and he is still undergoing treatment in consultation with the medical team. He has been advised to remain and continue with the repetitive procedures being administered,” Frank Davies said.

“As it is customary, if you would like to remain in the jurisdiction beyond the limit of your visa, you will have to apply. Otherwise, your stay becomes illegal, and you would have to be repatriated,” he added.

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Public media levy can replace TV Licence – President Mahama

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Public media levy can replace TV Licence – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that discussions are ongoing in the cabinet regarding Ghana’s TV licence law.

Speaking during a visit to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) on Thursday, January 8, President Mahama proposed a public media levy, which he says can replace the TV Licence.

He revealed the government is exploring amendments to replace the current TV licence.

John Mahama stated, “There are a few suggestions we have with regard to the so-called TV licence. And I think that our thinking is going in the same direction to amend that law to make it a public media levy of some sort”.

“When we’re ready, we’ll be discussing at Cabinet, but we’ll discuss with you what our thinking is before we finally go to Parliament and amend the law,” he said.

“I’m sure that with some of the suggestions we’ve got, you’ll be able to raise the amount of funding that it brings in and make it better able to do your work,” the President added.

Also, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) appealed to the government to help it settle its GH¢13m legacy debt.

The Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof. Amin Alhassan, stated, “One issue that gives us sleepless nights is the legacy debt from ECG and NEDCO. These debts were not generated by GBC alone.

“In the past, when government agencies, including the military, police, and national security, shared power infrastructure at GBC, they drew electricity from the same source. When meters were later installed in GBC’s name, the debt started accumulating under GBC”.

“When we drew their attention, these agencies disconnected, leaving the accumulated debt for GBC to pay. Currently, we have paid GH¢5 million, but we still have an outstanding debt of GH¢13.6 million. We are appealing for the government to take care of this legacy debt,” he said.

Meanwhile, the GTV admin last year launched social media attacks on some Members of parliament and also other influential Ghanaians who have failed to pay their TV license in recent weeks.

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has called on Ghanaians to pay their TV license fees.

According to the GBC, the state broadcaster must fulfil its mandate of providing quality content that reflects the country’s diversity.

The Director General of GBC, Professor Amin Alhassan, has noted that the TV license fee has remained unchanged for years, and is essential for the corporation’s survival.

Furthermore, the GTV have faced a barrage of criticisms from frustrated Ghanaians following their inability to telecast the Black Stars’ World Cup qualifiers.

The administrator of GTV’s social media platforms revealed the station is unable to show the games due to the need to pay a hefty sum of $750,000 to acquire the rights to broadcast the matches.

In a post, the GTV social media admin stated, “It is easy to take a feed and show it live. What is not easy is coughing up $750,000 ( GH¢9.1M) to pay for it. It does not take a ‘useless station’ to produce football matches to FIFA standards. There are real issues we need to address. After the privileged few have finished watching the match on satellite TV, we can now talk about how to bring World Cup matches to the masses”.

The TV license fee was introduced by the British nearly 100 years ago as a legal requirement for all Ghanaians who own a television or radio.

The TV license fee stands at GH₵36 for one TV set annually and GH₵60 for two or more TV sets. In commercial and industrial setups like hotels, every single TV set attracts a fee of GH₵36 each.

“Joseph Yamin has not been treated fairly” –  Mustapha Gbande

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“Joseph Yamin has not been treated fairly” –  Mustapha Gbande

Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, has expressed disappointment in his party and government over how the NDC’s National Organiser Joseph Yamin has been treated.

It will be recalled that the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, in July this year, directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to launch a full-scale investigation into alleged illegal mining activities involving Joseph Yamin, the NDC’s National Organiser and Yakubu Abanga, the party’s National Vice Chairman.

According to Mustapha Gbande, Yamin is ready to face any security agency, including the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), over the allegation levelled against him.

He, however, argued that the prudent thing to have been done over the allegation was for Yamin to be questioned by leaders of the NDC first.

Mustapha Gbande further claimed that some individuals are behind Joseph Yamin’s ordeal.

Speaking in a recent interview on UTV, Mustapha Gbande, “He (Yamin) is not a mean person; he is your national organiser. We are here. When the issues start coming up, they will come in grand style. NPP would have stopped what happened under President Akufo-Addo, but they didn’t have courageous people leading them.

“We have the courageous people, and when the die is cast, the resultant effect will be devastating. At least you are an appointee; it is only wise that the party that brought you… I can mention names, but I won’t. The CEOs, they know themselves,” he said.

“Nobody is afraid of the other; it is because of wisdom that everybody is quiet. It is wrong. What is wrong is condemnable, unacceptable, and it must be dismissed. And we must speak to it. When you are quiet, it doesn’t mean you are a coward. I’m not a coward.

“Man is born to die but once. It is because we are all in government, and should accord each other respect, which is why everybody is quiet, but I don’t think it was a fair treatment of Yamin. I don’t,” he fumed.

He added, “We are to use intelligence when it comes to law enforcement matters. If someone does something wrong, we have party leaders who should call and ask him, ‘Yamin, did you do what you are being accused of?’

“You can’t have a government that believes that I won’t protect party people. Nobody is asking you to shield a crime of a party person, and every day we educate party people not to get themselves involved in something that is criminal. Because when it gets there, the president will save you… it is only wise that if your party member does something, you call and ask him about it,” he said.

Meanwhile, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, the convenor of the Anti-Galamsey Coalition, has said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Organiser, Joseph Yamin, and the party’s National Vice Chairman, Yakubu Abanga, over their alleged connection in illegal mining.

Dr Ashigbey noted that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has failed to apprehend the two NDC executives despite the directives from the Attorney-General and Minister.

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“You can market pork to the Muslim community for 100 years, you’ll still not have buyers” – Bawumia’s camp told

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“You can market pork to the Muslim community for 100 years, you’ll still not have buyers” – Bawumia’s camp told

Solomon Owusu, the Director of Communications for the United Party, has told the Bawumia’s camp that they can market pork to the Muslim community for 100 years and still they not have buyers.

Speaking on Joy Prime, Solomon Owusu asserted that Dr Bawumia’s camp keeps claiming he is the most marketed person in the NPP, so he must be retained as flagbearer.

Solomon Owusu stated, “I hear my brothers, especially from the Bawumia camp, have been marketed. You could be a pork, this illustration my brother Ebo Buckman always uses, it is real, it is a living example.

You could be marketing pork in the Zongos or the Muslim community for 100 years, and you will still not have buyers. The fact that you are consistently sending pork to the muslim community does not mean… who is going to change”.

Solomon Owusu highlighted that Bawumia promised to stabilise and to make Ghanaians ‘ lives better, but failed.

He added, “No wind will blow when they remember what pork has done to them, when they remember that this was the same man who told us that when the fundamentals are weak, the exchange rate will expose them and that he was coming to stabilise our economy and make Ghanaians live a better life”.

He further criticised Dr Bawumia over the cedi skyrocketing under the former NPP government and his introduction of the digital address system which he claims no one uses.

“He came, and the cedi skyrocketed to 17 cedis to a dollar, and he is the person that you are bringing to us? He brought a digital address system before he brought that, and took us 5 million dollars we had Google in this country. Everybody uses Google, that Ghana post whatever. Have you been using it?”, Solomon Owusu quizzed.

Also, Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has quizzed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on how they could parade the former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as one of their candidates ahead of their primaries.

According to Lawyer Kpebu, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia helped former president Akufo-Addo unleash terror on Ghanaians.

He stressed that Dr Bawumia is deeply tainted by the economic and governance decisions of the Akufo-Addo era.

Lawyer Kpebu highlighted that on what record is Dr Bawumia going to campaign on after years of Ghanaians going through hardship under the Akufo-Addo Bawumia administration.

Speaking on The Key Point on Saturday, January 3, Martin Kpebu stated, “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.

He added, “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.

“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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“NDC has only 2026 to work” – Bawumia’s Special Aide

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“NDC has only 2026 to work” – Bawumia’s Special Aide

Ellen Ama Daaku, a special aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government has only 2026 to work.

According to Ellen Ama Daaku, the NDC has only one year to work, adding that starting from 2027, the party will be jostling for who succeeds President John Dramani Mahama.

The Special Aide, Dr Bawumia, is quoted by GHOne to have said, “NDC HAS ONLY 2026 to work. From next year till 2028, it will be a battle over who replaces President Mahama”.

Some Ghanaian X user reacting to Ellen Ama’s remarks stated, “The NDC can walk and chew gum at the same time.  President Mahama will be busy at work (without the distraction of seeking another term), cementing his legacy, while others will be battling to redefine the NDC to win the hearts and mandate of the Ghanaian voters”.

“They just can’t wait to see the NDC flop because of their selfish interest💔😭if you love Ghana, love NDC because they are doing well”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Even if they fail to work, the NPP can’t be their replacement anytime soon, get that one clear”.

“And what will the President be doing 🤔?? Everything should not be about elections. Focus on nation building!”, another X user added.

One more X user added, “She thinks NDC is as disorganised and undisciplined as NPP. Mahama is more sensibly responsible in leadership than Akufo-Addo, whose modus operandi is divide and rule”.

Additioanlly a netizen stated, “I wonder why your big head no dey tell you say if Mahama fails den your NPP ain’t an option. It will be a slap on democratic governance in Ghana. Continue fooling with your big head like Abokobi junction”

Meanwhile, Musa Dankwa, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has revealed that the majority of NDC supporters prefer Kennedy Ohene Agyapong to be elected Flagbearer over Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

He revealed the NDC respondents did not want Dr Bawumia to emerge victorious as the NPP’s presidential candidate in the January 31 presidential election.

The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, in a Facebook post sharing the findings, stated, “ The social media poll shows the majority of NDC voters and floating voters now prefer Kennedy Agyapong than Dr Bawumia, contrary to previous polling data.”

The Global InfoAnalytics results showed nearly 40% of NDC respondents said they preferred Kennedy Agyapong as the NPP’s 2028 flagbearer, compared with 33% for Dr Bawumia and 14% for Kwabena Agyapong.

He further revealed that floating voters expressed similar preferences, with 38% opting for Kennedy Agyapong, while 32% chose Dr Bawumia.

In all the polls so far conducted by the Global InfoAnalytics, this is the only poll with Kennedy Agyapong leading Dr Bawumia.

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Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team plotting to challenge his deportation

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Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team plotting to challenge his deportation

Frank Davies, a lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed they plan to challenge efforts to deport their client following his detention by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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.

Ken Ofori-Atta’s being picked up ICE triggers a legal process that could lead to his removal from the country.

Speaking to JoyNews, Frank Davies confirmed Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team in Ghana has filed a petition seeking an extension of his stay.

According to him, the application was filed to allow Ken Ofori-Atta continue his ongoing medical treatment.

Frank Davis stated, “He’s been there for a medical procedure, and he is still undergoing treatment in consultation with the medical team. He has been advised to remain and continue with the repetitive procedures being administered,” Frank Davies said.

“As it is customary, if you would like to remain in the jurisdiction beyond the limit of your visa, you will have to apply. Otherwise, your stay becomes illegal, and you would have to be repatriated,” he added.

Meanwhile, reports suggest ICE is currently holding Ken Ofori-Atta at the Caroline Detention Facility in Virginia.

The facility, previously a Peumansend Creek Regional Jail, was repurposed into an immigration detention centre.

The site sits on approximately 150 acres of land and is located about four miles north of Fort A.P. Hill along Route 301.

It houses a capacity of 336 undocumented adult immigrants and consists of seven buildings.

One of the residential units is designated for women with five male detainees, with each unit equipped with televisions and recreational facilities, while others have televisions installed inside individual cells.

Agogo Assembly Member found dead hanging from his ceiling    

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Agogo Assembly Member found dead hanging from his ceiling    

The Assembly Member for the Agogo Apentenyinase Electoral Area, Kwabena Osei, has died.

Reports suggest that the Assembly Member for the Agogo Apentenyinase Electoral Area in the Asante Akyem North Municipality in the Ashanti Region died by suicide.

According to reports, the Agogo Assembly Member was found hanging from the ceiling of his home on Wednesday, January 7, at around 9:00 p.m.

The Presiding Member for the Asante Akyem North Municipality, Frank Gyamfi cornfirmed the news.

He described Kwabena Osei the Agogo Assembly Member as a young and promising leader.

The Presiding Member revealed he had spoken to Kwabena Osei on private issues on Sunday before the incident.

Frank Gyamfi stated, “I received a message from some of my colleagues that one of our assembly members, Kwabena Osei, is no more. I was shocked when I heard of his demise because I had spoken with him on Sunday.

“They are saying it is a suicide, but whether he committed it himself or it was done by somebody else, we cannot confirm. I do not want to preempt what the police will uncover, but he had been hanged,” he said.

In related news, last year, Prince Nkrumah, also known as Sir Skinny, an ICT teacher at Ansah Redeemed Basic School in Assin Fosu, allegedly died by suicide.

According to reports, the ICT Teacher’s suicide is suspected to be over a broken heart.

The information gathered from sources says he took a weedicide after the woman he had supported through nursing school ended their relationship upon graduation.

Prince Nkrumah was found lifeless in his room after failing to report to school.

He was found dead with a note believed to be from him, reportedly asking his family for forgiveness.

Watch as President Mahama pays Jubilee House staff surprise visits

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Watch as President Mahama pays Jubilee House staff surprise visits

President John Dramani Mahama has shared a video of himself paying a surprise visit to all staff of the Jubilee House as he went round personally thanking them for their work and wishing them a happy new year.

In the video, President Mahama met with the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, as he visited every part of the Jubilee House to express his gratitude.

His visit started from the security post to the top offices.

President Mahama, during the visit, praised the Jubilee House staff for their work in 2025 and encouraged them to do more in 2026.

In the almost 3-minute video, President Mahama, in a brief remark to some of the staff before he went round greeting other staff members, stated, “2025 has been a successful year for the government. Normally, I’m the face of it, but they don’t know that those who are cooking are the ones cooking the delicious food. I’m just serving the food.

“So, I came to say thank you for the good work you have done and to encourage you, for 2026, to work even harder and to cook more deliciously for the people of Ghana,” he said.

The Jubilee House staff were amazed by the President’s visit, with most of them surprised, but could not hide their joy.

President Mahama invited them for a hug or handshake, as some of them were shy of him.

Some Ghanians reacting to the video stated, “Most of the time, you’ll be watching lovely footage of our President, and you can’t help but smile all along like a MUMU”

“You have indeed redefined the presidency, bringing to it a deeply human face and a rare ethic of service. You exemplify what servant leadership ought to be”, another Facebook user stated.

“Every good dancer knows when to leave the stage, but Mr President, we are not allowing you to leave the stage until we say so. Somebody shout 8 years for Mahama”, a netizen added.

“If, like the Bible is to be written again, Mahama’s story would have appeared in one of the quotations… Happy New Year. Mr President

Leadership is mostly about your personal RELATIONSHIP to your people… in good Director. H.E”, one more Ghanaian wrote.

Additionally, another Ghanaian wrote, “Nice video, at least I can see more youth. Very impressive🥰🥰🥰📹. But why are they all looking tired already on January 7🫢. No Xmas break for them anaaa?

Wait ooo… Did I see my G”

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CRC presidential term proposal must be decided by referendum – Barker-Vormawor

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CRC presidential term proposal must be decided by referendum – Barker-Vormawor

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a social activist and private legal practitioner, has said the Constitution Review Committee (CRC)  proposal for an extension to the presidential term to five years must be decided by a referendum.

Barker-Vormawor criticised the CRC for placing the proposal under the semi-entrenched provisions of their recommendations.

According to him, the issue is too important to be left solely in Parliament’s hands, adding that it must be subjected to a national referendum to allow Ghanaians to directly decide.

He noted that the categorisation is intended to simplify the amendment, but argued that the presidential term is a core aspect of Ghana’s democracy and should be decided by the Ghanaian public.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Point of View on January 7, Oliver Barker-Vormawor stated, “I disagree with the committee. I think it is one of the questions that should go to a referendum. It is one of the questions that they put into the semi-entrenched that goes to parliament. I think this is a question that people should speak on.

“They have put the two-term under the referendum question, so anything that concerns the length of term should go together,” he said.

Meanwhile, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, also known as Kwaku Azar, a legal scholar and governance advocate, has joined the debate surrounding the presidential term limits in the country.

According to Kwaku Azar, both arguments that four years is too short and two terms are not enough sound reasonable, but both miss the point.

He highlighted that the problem is not the length of the term, but it is the quality of the governance.

In a Facebook post, Kwaku Azar wrote, “Four Years Is Enough—If We Stop Wasting Them. Every election season, two familiar claims echo across our political space: “Four years is too short,” and “Two terms are not enough.”

Both sound reasonable, but both miss the point. The problem is not the length of the term — it is the quality of the governance”.

In related news, the Global InfoAnalytics new poll has revealed that 57 per cent of Ghanaians approve of the Constitutional Review Commission proposal to extend the presidential term from four to five years.

On Monday, December 29, the poll released shows that 57 per cent of respondents approve of the change, while 36 per cent oppose it, with 7 per cent not having an opinion on the issue.

The polls follow, the Constitution Review Committee has recommended a one-year extension of Ghana’s presidential term.

The Committee proposed that Ghana’s presidential term be moved from the current four-year tenure to a five-year term to enable governments more time to govern.

Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, the Chairman of the Committee Presenting the Committee’s report to President John Mahama on Monday, December 22, and made this known.

“Spare parts have never been reduced” – GPRTU says amid mounting pressure to reduce fares

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“Spare parts have never been reduced” – GPRTU says amid mounting pressure to reduce fares

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 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”.

His remarks follow, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), who have urged commercial transport operators, ride-hailing platforms such as Bolt, Uber and Yango to adjust their fares in line with fuel reduction.

It will be recalled that, getting to the end of 2025, the GPRTU revealed plans to increase transport fares if fuel prices fail to remain stable.

According to the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, the rising fuel costs and the spare parts dealers’ refusal to reduce prices have forced the union to consider adjusting transport fares.

Speaking to Eyewitness News, Samuel Amoah stated, “When we were asked to reduce our transport fare by 15%, the fuel price was around 12.59p for diesel, and the petroleum too was around 11.34p”.

“After that, the expectation was that maybe the fuel price was going to remain the way it was, but then we noticed that it kept going up. At the same time, we are also complaining about the cost of spare parts and other components that we use to run our business.”

The Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU further cried out at the spare parts dealers’ refusal to reduce their prices.

He further explained, “We came out complaining that the spare parts dealers should reduce their prices, but they haven’t done so. So, looking at where the fuel prices are now — diesel is now being sold at 14.44 pesewas, thereabout, and then petrol too around 13.69 pesewas — we find that if the next pricing window pushes fuel up again, then the transport operators would have to do some adjustments of transport fares so we can continue to serve the public”.

The GPRTU called on the government to act swiftly to stabilise fuel prices.

“We are asking the government to find a way of holding the fuel pricing for it not to go up again. But if it happens to go up, then there is nothing we can do but to increase the transport fare,” he said.

“Okatakyie Afrifa took Basintale to ‘juju’ to cripple him” –  Man of God alleges 

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“Okatakyie Afrifa took Basintale to ‘juju’ to cripple him” –  Man of God alleges 

A man of God has alleged that Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah, a controversial media personality, took the CEO of YEA, Malik Basintale, to juju to cripple him.

According to the man of God, the alleged plan failed because of the strong spiritual forces protecting Basintale.

Speaking to the media, the man of God alleged, “Basintale is very strong, spiritual and physically he is very strong. Someone has taken Basintale somewhere to cripple him, but it did not work.

It’s Okatakyie Afrifa is the one,  remember sometime ago, Okatakyie and Basintale had issues, and he told him he was going to deal with him. The NPP is doing everything spiritual to destroy the pillars of the NDC”.

The man of God further claimed the NPP will collapse after they elect their flagbearer on January 31, 2025.

“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”.

When asked if he could provide evidence to back his claims, the man of God stated, “I am standing on his own proclamation, he made on the media, so if he like he should take me to court”.

It will be recalled that Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has issued a stern warning to Malik Basintale, urging him not to be carried away by political power and to act more responsibly.

Speaking on his “For the Records” show, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah stated, “You are a young man. I saw you when you were coming up,” Afrifa-Mensah recounted. “Whenever I finished a radio show, I used to go with you to buy food, and we would sit down and eat. You are blessed to have the grassroots of your party listening to you.”

“You are a young man, and you must stop fooling,” he warned. “Otherwise, power will change hands, and you will be so sorry. When you have political power, you behave as if the whole world belongs to you.”

However, Basintale, in his response, shared on X, spoke in Dagomba,  saying that “a true and proud Dagomba man doesn’t take his grievances to court or the police but settles them directly. He added, With Allah’s will, when the time comes, all will be well”.

Meanwhile, Malik Basintale, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has finally put an end to rumours surrounding his health.

Over the weekend, rumours were flying all over social media alleging that the YEA CEO was sick and seriously battling a stroke.

The reports even suggested that Malik Basintale had been flown out of the country for medical treatment following the alleged ill health.

The rumour spread due to the YEA CEO’s hiatus from social media platforms for some weeks.

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“NPP will collapse forever after they elect their flagbearer” – Man of God claims

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“NPP will collapse forever after they elect their flagbearer” – Man of God claims

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.”

Also, Prophet Emmanuel Worlasi of Conqueror Chapel Int. Kumasi has claimed the Akuapem North MP Sammy Awuku faces danger ahead of the January 31 NPP presidential primaries.

Speaking on Good Afternoon Ghana, Prophet Worlasi revealed that the NPP presidential primaries will be chaotic and Sammy Awuku will be shot.

According to him, Dr Bawumia will win the primaries, but Kennedy Agyapong will not accept defeat, arguing that the election was rigged. 

Prophet Worlasi further revealed that there was a meeting, and Sammy Awuku has been identified as the one to rig the election in the Eastern region.

The man of God added that he has already informed the Akuapem North MP about the possible danger and advised him on what to do.

Speaking on Metro TV, Prophet Emmanuel Worlasi stated, “ After the election, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will win, and Ken Agyapong will not admit that Dr Bawumia has won. They will say that it has been rigged, and there will be a lot of chaos, and I saw one person being shot.

I have called the person, who is an MP. There was a meeting where he was going to rig the election in the Eastern Region. I was in my room, and I saw it. I called him, and I told him”.

He added, “He may not die, but the shooting means that is what is going to happen. I told him what he was supposed to do during the election. He is in the Eastern region, a member of parliament.

 When pressed by the host to be specific, Prophet Emmanuel Worlasi stated,  “ I am talking about the mountains, the Akuapem side. Maybe it might be him.

I spoke to Hon Sammy Awuku, to be very careful, a meeting has gone on about him, by a camp, but I don’t know whether it is from the Kennedy Agyapong camp. They knew that he was doing a great job, and he is going to make a major impact for Dr Bawumia in the Eastern Region. I saw the people, and I can mention their names, but because of security reasons, I will not”.

Meanwhile, Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said the party is bigger than all five candidates contesting the flagbearership election.

The NPP General Secretary assured party members that the upcoming presidential primaries will be conducted freely, fairly, and transparently.

According to him, the NPP is bigger than all five candidates, and members must prioritise the long-term interests of the party. 

Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, Justin Frimpong stated, “The most important thing that the rank and file of our party must understand is that the NPP is bigger than all those five people who are contesting. At the end of the day, just as we have had several party stakeholders who contested in the previous election, this is their time. They will come, they will go, but the NPP will remain the NPP”.

“At the end of the day, if I lose the election and the processes were not fair, then it gives me the reason to rock the boat. It gives me the reason to stay back and say, ‘Well, you have decided to skew the process to favour a particular person. So, you go and do your own campaign. We don’t want that situation,’” he explained.

“Our supreme interest is to make sure that we go into the election as a united front. Then after the election, we remain as a united front, rather than scheming the process for one particular person,” Mr Frimpong added.

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“People setting their own questions and answering them” – Oppong Nkrumah on $214m GoldBod loss

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“People setting their own questions and answering them” – Oppong Nkrumah on $214m GoldBod loss

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, a former Minister of Information, has debunked claims that he said the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), led by Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, made a loss of about $214 million.

According to Oppong Nkrumah, he never stated that the GoldBod made a $214m loss.

He revealed that what he said during the press conference was that Ghana made losses between $214 million and $300 million based on the interaction between the Bank of Ghana and GoldBod.

Oppong Nkrumah further added that those claiming he made such statements are just setting their own questions and answering them.

Speaking during a panel discussion on UTV, Eric Opoku, the Agric Minister, quizzed Kojo Oppong Nkrumah to clarify his remarks.

Eric Opoku stated, “You have said something that has made me happy. You said at your press conference you never said Sammy Gyamfi’s Gold Board has made losses”.

Oppong Nkrumah replied saying, “You can watch the entire video; I was the one who addressed the press conference. We raised four issues, and I have listed them.

“I said that we have made losses between $214 million and $300 million based on the interaction between the Bank of Ghana and GoldBod. And we even brought in a company nobody has heard of – Bawa Rock. This is what we said”.

“Those claiming I made such statements are just setting their own questions and answering them”, he added.

Eric Opoku added, “So at your press conference, you never said GoldBod has made losses, people are just saying it. I agree with you.”

This follows the brouhaha that emerged after the Minority in Parliament, led by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi,  demanded a bipartisan parliamentary probe into BoG-GoldBod $214m loss.

Addressing journalists in Accra on Monday, December 29, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah called for a bipartisan investigation into the operation of Goldbod.

He stated that a parliamentary ad-hoc committee should conduct a bipartisan investigation into all contracts, licenses, intermediaries, and related entities of the Goldbod.

He further noted that Ghana has lost $214 million, heading to $300million under the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Gold Board and urged the committee to call on the two institutions to disclose their fee structures, pricing formulas, aggregator selection criteria, and foreign exchange arrangements.

Speaking to journalists in Accra, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah stated, “We are demanding the following: a bipartisan parliamentary inquiry into the circumstances under which the Republic of Ghana has lost $214 million, heading to $300million, to be done here by the parliament of Ghana. We are asking for a parliamentary ad hoc investigative committee with the power to subpoena all contracts, licences, intermediaries, including this power rock monopoly.

“Under this bipartisan enquiry, we will be expecting the BoG and the GoldBod to publish the fee structure, the pricing formula, the aggregator selecting criteria and all foreign exchange arrangements that they have tied to this scheme, which has led to this loss.

“…One of the things we will be asking for is the suspension of permits in forest reserves and the introduction of serious measures on traceability because, as at now, we have every reason to believe that state money is being used to buy Galamsey gold…Where negligence or corruption is proven, prosecutions must follow, and all recoverable funds must be given back to the state,” Nkrumah stated.

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Man shockingly murder his girlfriend after she allegedly denied him sex

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Man shockingly murder his girlfriend after she allegedly denied him sex

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man in his late 30s for allegedly murdering his girlfriend.

Reports suggest that the murder happened in Awutu Yamoah Nkwanta, a community in the Central Region.

The victim has been identified as Sister Yaa.

According to reports, the deceased victim was cut on the face with a cutlass by the accused, and he also hit Sister Yaa’s head on a block.

The suspect is said to be in Police custody as the investigation into the murder case proceeds.

In a Facebook post by GHOne TV on January 7, 2025 stated, “A man in his late 30s has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Sister Yaa, at Awutu Yamoah Nkwanta, Central Region.

Police say he attacked her after she denied him sex, cutting her face with a cutlass and smashing her head with a concrete block. The suspect is in custody, and investigations are ongoing…”

Some netizens reacting to the tragic news stated, “As a lady, don’t just date any imbecile. Date an emotionally mature man, has self-discipline and composure and knows that sex is not everything in a relationship. May her soul rest in peace”.

Another Facebook user added, “Eeeiiiish !!! This reminds me of a police guy I started a relationship with who was far north. I travelled from Volta to Yendi to spend some time with him only to get there early morning so tired and this guy wanted to sleep with me and when I refused and told him I just got here and am even tired he got angry and left me in the room all by myself without food. He didn’t even show me where I would take my bath. I saw that as a big red flag. Thankfully, I had my own money, so I quickly jumped into the next bus back to Accra”.

“Hmm, this reminds me of my ex. He will always want to have sex with me even when I am not in the mood. All he thinks about is sex. When u refuse, he gets very angry”, another Facebook user added.

One more Ghanaian added, “This should be a lesson to all, if a girl is stressing you, bro, try another date ohk don’t kill yourself. See how the guy killed her girlfriend, and the police have arrested him, just imagine all because of fvck sex”

“This Central Region seems to be producing evil news more than any other region in Ghana. Every other week, there’s always bad news from that particular Region”, a netizen noted.

One last netizen added, “Some people are really dating wild animals ooo.. The man is absolutely mad, he needs to be checked ked otherwise he would even kill some one in the prison yard”.

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Photos – Police intercept over 1,000 rounds of ammunition on Savelugu-bound bus

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Photos – Police intercept over 1,000 rounds of ammunition on Savelugu-bound bus

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.

In related news, AICO1 Ahmed Abdul Samad, an officer of the Ghana Immigration Service, has been busted by the Ghana Police Service.

The Immigration officer has been arrested in connection with the transportation of over 2,000 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition and bulletproof vests intercepted in the Ashanti Region.

Reports suggest the Upper East Police requested the release of AICO1 Samad by the Immigration Service after its investigations fingered him as the main suspect.

The suspect, a native of Nalerigu, is stationed at the Paga Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service.

According to a Police statement, during interrogation, AICO1 Ahmed Abdul Samad denied knowledge of the ammunition.

Parts of the police statement read, “During interrogation, the suspect disclosed that he was a dispatch rider at the Tema Regional Immigration Head Office. That, in the month of June 2025, he was transferred to Paga Sector Command and left his body armour plate and old black long boots behind.

“On 26/12/2025, he asked one Isaac, also an Immigration officer at the main headquarters, Accra, to send the body armour to him. That Isaac agreed and parcelled body armour plate, long black boots, ballistic helmet, electric diffuser and disco bulb, and gave them to OA Bus with registration number GT 5771-18”.

It added, “The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of 2,600 AK-47 ammunition and related accoutrements at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region.

“The suspects, Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, a mate, were arrested on 26th December 2025 when police officers on duty intercepted a Kia Grand Bird bus with registration number GT 5771-18 at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier while travelling from Accra towards Walewale en route to Paga”.

The statement further added, “A thorough search conducted on the bus revealed two containers concealed in the vehicle, which contained a total of two thousand six hundred (2,600) AK-47 ammunition. A further search of the bus led to the recovery of a bag hidden under the driver’s seat containing two bulletproof plates, one black crushed helmet, and a pair of long boots.”

Tenant beats landlady to death over sanitation issues

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Tenant beats landlady to death over sanitation issues

Reports have emerged that a tenant has 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”.

Some netizens reacting to the news stated, “This is why you should be careful how you react to people. Without the underlying condition, the attack would most probably not have caused her death, but now, due to the chain of causation, he is most definitely going to be liable for her death”.

“We have been complaining about this landlord and rent issue for years.

I guess this is how the government want its people to react before they do something about the unreasonable Rent cost”, a netizen added.

A netizen added, “Even if the tenant has repeatedly reported to the appropriate authorities and nothing has been done, he cannot take the law into his own hands. So sad. My condolences to the bereaved family”.

One more X user added, “Central region ankasa every Landlady get issues with u moment u stop giving her sardine and gifts … Soso uncivilised lifestyle… if u no move out go ur own land top then ah u go beat landlord and landlady all join p33 one day over same issues..”

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Five 2025 WASSCE students remanded over KASSTECH Teacher assault

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Five 2025 WASSCE students remanded over KASSTECH Teacher assault

The Kade Circuit Court has remanded five 2025 WASSCE students in connection with the violent attack on Mr Michael Quayson, a teacher at Kade Senior High Technical School in the Eastern Region.

Reports suggest the 2025 WASSCE students were arrested by the Cyber Security Unit of the Ghana Police Service and appeared in court today, January 7, 2026.

They were remanded into police custody pending a hearing on January 20, 2026.

In a viral video shared on X, five student were seen being transported out of the Kade Circuit Court after they were remanded into police custody.

Reports suggest the attack was allegedly carried out in retaliation for the teachers who prevented them from cheating during the 2025 WASSCE.

In a post on social media SIKAOFFICAL stated, “Five suspects have been remanded by the Kade Circuit Court in connection with the violent attack on Mr. Michael Quayson, a teacher at Kade Senior High Technical School in the Eastern Region.

The suspects, arrested by the Cyber Security Unit of the Ghana Police Service, appeared in court today, January 7, 2026, and were remanded into police custody pending a hearing on January 20, 2026.

According to reports, the attack was allegedly carried out in retaliation for the teacher’s firm supervision during the 2025 WASSCE, which prevented examination malpractice”.

It will be recalled that last year October 2025, a viral video captured students reportedly attacking the teacher after he refused to allow them to cheat in exams.

Reports later surfaced that the parents of the students reached an out-of-court settlement with the teacher.

Also, President John Dramani Mahama has condemned a viral video which captured some students attacking a teacher.

Mahama condemned the recent attacks on teachers as he expressed concerns over the handling of students who attack their teachers.

Speaking at the Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), President Mahama stated, “Indeed, I saw the video of the Maths teacher being beaten because he refused to allow our students to cheat, and they had a sense of entitlement.

“How is that? This is assault. It is criminal. But when we inquired, the police also said the teacher was compensated, so he didn’t want to press charges anymore”.

At least the children should have been booked, they should have been taken through the legal process, and at least if nothing at all, they should have been bonded to be of good behaviour for a period of time, and then we will believe that justice has been done. As for assault on teachers, I am with you 100%, we will deal with it,” he stated.

Meanwhile, some netizen has reacted to the news saying, “If Ghana police continue this way trust me they will gain their credibility i saw a video one helping someone to get fuel and a team at the north fighting drugs and almighty twitter police that any time we tag them they deliver that is how the law is supposed to work and trust me what is happening in Nigeria can’t happen here let them serve at least 6 months with hard labour and their parents pay for damages”.

One X user added, “You hardly see rich kids or children from middle-income families behaving this way in SHS…hmmm, they’ll learn that gangster life in SHS leads to a lifetime disgrace”.

“Naa the way one guy is crying calling his mum, he needs to go 16years sia boy those that doing guy guy ani den too them for go 20years siafo)”, a netizen added.

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See Photos of ICE Virginia Detention Centre holding Ofori-Atta

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Photos of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centre in Virginia holding Ghana’s former embattled finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, have surfaced following his detainment.

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.

According to reports, ICE is currently holding Ken Ofori-Atta at the Caroline Detention Facility in Virginia.

The facility, previously a Peumansend Creek Regional Jail, was repurposed into an immigration detention centre.

The site sits on approximately 150 acres of land and is located about four miles north of Fort A.P. Hill along Route 301.

It houses a capacity of 336 undocumented adult immigrants and consists of seven buildings.

One of the residential units is designated for women with five male detainees, with each unit equipped with televisions and recreational facilities, while others have televisions installed inside individual cells.

Meanwhile, Arise Ghana, a pressure group, has announced plans to demonstrate at the American Embassy in Accra to demand the repatriation of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

The planned protest is part of a series of demonstrations by Arise Ghana calling for government officials to face scrutiny for their conduct.

Speaking at a press conference, Arise Ghana stated, “ I can assure all of you present here that Arise Ghana will soon be picketing an endless one to make sure that Ken Ofori-Atta is repatriated to Ghana to face the law for him to answer the questions that the Ghanian people are demanding.

Accountability is essential to restoring public trust and deterring future misconduct. Arise Ghana joins the call for the immediate arrest and extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana to face justice. 

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ICE detains fugitive Ken Ofori-Atta in US 

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ICE detains fugitive Ken Ofori-Atta in US 

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.

Ken Ofori-Atta has been detained over his immigration status issues after he overstayed his visa.

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.

The news comes at a time when Arise Ghana, a pressure group, has announced plans to demonstrate at the American Embassy in Accra to demand the repatriation of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

The planned protest is part of a series of demonstrations by Arise Ghana calling for government officials to face scrutiny for their conduct.

Speaking at a press conference, Arise Ghana stated, “ I can assure all of you present here that Arise Ghana will soon be picketing an endless one to make sure that Ken Ofori-Atta is repatriated to Ghana to face the law for him to answer the questions that the Ghanian people are demanding.

Accountability is essential to restoring public trust and deterring future misconduct. Arise Ghana joins the call for the immediate arrest and extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana to face justice. 

Meanwhile, Enayat Qasimi, the International lawyer representing Ken Ofori-Atta, has said his client has never been given the rights guaranteed to him under Ghanaian law.

According to Enayat Qasimi, his client, Ken Ofori-Atta, is fully committed to the laws of Ghana and is fully committed to answering for anything he did as Ghana’s finance minister.

He, however, claimed the case against his client is politically motivated and not being given the rights that he’s guaranteed under Ghanaian law.

Speaking during an interview with the BBC shared on YouTube on December 24, 2025, Enayat Qasimi said, He’s committed to fully complying with the laws of Ghana, and he’s fully committed to answering for anything that he did when he was Finance Minister. There’s absolutely no question about that. The question is, is he being given the rights that he’s guaranteed under Ghanaian law? He’s not. He’s never been”.

Enayat Qasimi further stressed that the Ghanaian authorities already knew his client was in the US receiving treatment, and there was no need for the issuance of a red notice.

“Ofori-Atta was receiving treatment in the US. They knew this all along. There was no purpose for issuing the red notice, but they went ahead and issued it,” he said.

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“Never let anyone tell you that your background limits your future” – Adutwum tells Ghanaian youths 

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“Never let anyone tell you that your background limits your future” – Adutwum tells Ghanaian youths 

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, a New Patriotic Party presidential candidate hopeful, has advised Ghanaian youths to never let anyone tell them their background limits their future.

According to Dr Adutwum, Ghana’s greatest resource is not gold or oil, it is the youths.

He highlighted that he sees the hustle Ghanaians youths go through with the early mornings and the late nights.

Dr Adutwum stressed that when the youths rise with discipline, skills, and hope, the nation rises with them.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, January 4, 2026, Dr Adutwum wrote, “My young brothers and sisters of Ghana, I see your hustle. I see the early mornings, the late nights, the dreams that refuse to die.

Never let anyone tell you that your background limits your future. Ghana’s greatest resource is not gold or oil, it is you. When the youth rise with discipline, skills, and hope, the nation rises with them. Your time is coming. Prepare for it”.

Meanwhile, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has said he plans to reduce the death rate in Ghana if he becomes president.

Speaking during an interview with Kwame Tanko on Lawson Afisem, the politician disclosed that he has plans to reduce death rates in Ghana.

He asserted that he has noticed that the death rate has escalated to an extremely worrisome level; hence, he plans to reduce it, if not stop it totally.

Dr Adutwum stated, “We are dying too early, there is no longevity, if you grow old, then it means God has helped you. When you go to the villages and towns, you will see young people’s images with the inscription ‘gone too soon’, ‘painful exit’, ‘what a shock’. What policy can we implement to tackle this?”

“Have you heard of any party campaigning about this before?” he quizzed.

He added, “ Before the year ends, a lot of Ghanaians die from road accidents, but in some countries, they have a policy that deals with these things. My campaign is about how we can help Ghanaians to live better”. 

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum went on to add that one of his dreams is also to help eradicate poverty in Ghana.

Also, Dr Adutwum has recounted how he escaped death in the line of duty for Ghana.

The former Education Minister revealed he was almost killed during a regional tour to promote the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy while returning from Bawku to Buipe.

According to Dr Adutwum, the attackers were masked and fired multiple shots at his vehicle.

Speaking in an interview on Joy News, Dr Adutwum narrated, “One of my journeys back from Bawku, Buipe, my car was shot at, literally killed on the line of duty. I almost lost my life,” he said.

When I went to the Buipe Police Station, they said it had never happened before. Nobody has ever shot into a government vehicle because they know you don’t carry money. Normally, they will attack traders and not somebody in a Land Cruiser. I almost lost my life”, he recounted.

When asked if he thinks it was a targeted assassination, he replied, “I don’t know, but all that I know is that the side of my car was bullet-ridden, and I saw these people who had masks on.

“We turned a corner; we saw them with their masks on, and then they started shooting. My driver had to do a zigzag, go this way, come this way, to dodge the bullets. It was a very difficult day, and we escaped that”, Dr Adutwum narrated.

Dr Adutwum continued, “I remember the Chief of Staff on the phone with me throughout the night to make sure I arrived in Kumasi safely. When we got to the Buipe Police station, and we stopped, that is when the tyre went flat. They shot into the tyre nonstop, so that they could stop there. So, I was almost killed in the line of duty for this country.

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Arise Ghana to picket the American Embassy to demand the repatriation of Ofori-Atta

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Arise Ghana to picket the American Embassy to demand the repatriation of Ofori-Atta

Arise Ghana, a pressure group, has announced plans to demonstrate at the American Embassy in Accra to demand the repatriation of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

The planned protest is part of a series of demonstrations by Arise Ghana calling for government officials to face scrutiny for their conduct.

Speaking at a press conference, Arise Ghana stated, “ I can assure all of you present here that Arise Ghana will soon be picketing an endless one to make sure that Ken Ofori-Atta is repatriated to Ghana to face the law for him to answer the questions that the Ghanian people are demanding.

Accountability is essential to restoring public trust and deterring future misconduct. Arise Ghana joins the call for the immediate arrest and extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana to face justice.  

Their comments come on the heels of Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General, who has announced that the former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has hired top US lawyers to fight his extradition process to Ghana.

According to Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the lawyers hired by Ken Ofori-Atta do not daunt him, and he knows there is going to be a fight in the federal courts in the US.

He revealed that the requirement for the extradition request to be tried in courts may delay the return of Ofori-Atta to Ghana, which makes it difficult to give a potential date.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Attorney General stated, “I just got to know yesterday that he has hired some of the top lawyers in the United States of America, very experienced lawyers to defend him. Now, I’m not afraid at all, I am not afraid at all. But it means that there is going to be a fight in the federal courts in the US.

“If the district court says ‘no’, he will go to the circuit court, all right? If the Circuit Court says ‘no’, he is entitled to go to the US Supreme Court to fight his case.”

He added, “So, I cannot tell you that he will come tomorrow or he will come the next day. And I’m just being honest. Accounting to the people means being explicit and truthful. So this is what I mean, we are faced with.”

He further revealed that he has formally transmitted a request for the extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta and an alleged accomplice, Ernest Akore, from the United States.

He added, “I have, on behalf of the Government of His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, taken the requisite steps to bring him to Ghana to face trial. And if I were him, this is his home; he should just join the next flight and come here.

“Under my watch, he will not be treated unfairly. You know, he will go through due process and be prosecuted, just like any other person, just like Kwabena Adu-Boahene, or Hanan (Abdul-Wahab Aludiba), or any of the persons that we have filed charges against,” he said.

However, Enayat Qasimi, the International lawyer representing Ken Ofori-Atta, has said his client has never been given the rights guaranteed to him under Ghanaian law.

According to Enayat Qasimi, his client, Ken Ofori-Atta, is fully committed to the laws of Ghana and is fully committed to answering for anything he did as Ghana’s finance minister.

He, however, claimed the case against his client is politically motivated and not being given the rights that he’s guaranteed under Ghanaian law.

Speaking during an interview with the BBC shared on YouTube on December 24, 2025, Enayat Qasimi said, He’s committed to fully complying with the laws of Ghana, and he’s fully committed to answering for anything that he did when he was Finance Minister. There’s absolutely no question about that. The question is, is he being given the rights that he’s guaranteed under Ghanaian law? He’s not. He’s never been”.

Enayat Qasimi further stressed that the Ghanaian authorities already knew his client was in the US receiving treatment, and there was no need for the issuance of a red notice.

“Ofori-Atta was receiving treatment in the US. They knew this all along. There was no purpose for issuing the red notice, but they went ahead and issued it,” he said.

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“Be careful, or else you won’t finish your second term” – Captain Smart warns Mahama

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“Be careful, or else you won’t finish your second term” – Captain Smart warns Mahama

Godsbrain Smart Nkansah, popularly known as Captain Smart, has warned President John Dramani Mahama about a possible coup attempt to topple his administration.

According to Captain Smart, President Mahama must be careful, or else he won’t complete his second term in office.

Speaking on his Onua Maakye show, Captain Smart stated, “I don’t care about the National Security, and the military, I don’t care, I just don’t sit here just like that. John Mahama, listen to me properly, today I will not call you His Excellency.

Whoever is listening and watching, tell him, if Mahama does not go to grade the land, he might not be able to complete his four years. There are so many coups in Africa, and I support all of them”.

Captain Smart added, “The one that is going to happen in February, I support it; the one that is going to happen in April, during Easter in Ghana, I support it; it will not happen in Ghana, but I support it.

Africa is the richest continent, but we have the poorest mentally poor people, who are not able to lead us the way we want”.

Also, the Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has warned of a possible coup attempt against President John Dramani Mahama by certain foreign elements.

The man of God boldly told the person planning the alleged coup against Ghana that they would not be successful.

Rev Owusu Bempah, speaking to his congregation about events to expect in 2026, stated, “Certain people have planned, and some of the people who are planning, or have planned, are foreigners who will come into Ghana. What I am saying is something I saw, that they entered this nation when we were not conscious of ourselves as a nation. All of a sudden, we heard there was a coup d’état,” he said.

He added, “Those who are planning that evil and want to stage a coup in this country, this is a warning to you because you will not succeed. And so we will pray about it, but the security agencies we have in this nation must be vigilant.”

Meanwhile, President John Mahama has already told the National Peace Council at the Jubilee House that Ghana is not immune to coup d’état.

According to John Mahama, Ghana is not immune to coup d’état, which is why his government is doing their best to make sure that they regain the trust of the people.

He stressed that democratic governance must let citizens have faith that it can deliver development.

Speaking during a courtesy call by the National Peace Council at the Jubilee House on December 10, President John Mahama stated, “For those of us who practice democratic governance, we must let our people have faith that democratic governance can deliver the kinds of opportunity and development that they are looking for”.

“You see a certain cynicism where young people said, even this voting is useless. I go and vote every four years, and I don’t see what difference it makes in our lives,” he said.

He cautioned, “One of my major campaign messages was that we have a last opportunity to keep the faith and trust of our people in the political elites. Otherwise, Ghana is not immune to coup d’états”.

President Mahama added, “I don’t enjoy prosecuting people, but the people of Ghana will not forgive us if people develop impunity in terms of abusing the trust that people have put in them”.

“That is why we are resourcing the Economic and Organised Crime Office and the other anti-corruption institutions, including the Office of the Special Prosecutor,” he added.

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