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Introducing Arabic and Chinese languages into our schools is useless – Education Minister told

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Introducing Arabic and Chinese languages into our schools is useless – Education Minister told

St Sark, the Founder and Leader of Open Arms Ministry, has told President John Dramani Mahama and Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu that introducing Arabic and Chinese languages into our schools is useless.

 According to St Sark, the number of subjects currently studied by Ghanaian children is already overwhelming, which is a burden on the young learners.

He argued that adding Arabic and Chinese offers no tangible benefit to the educational development of Ghanaian pupils.

St Sark further argued that the policy is a subtle strategy to create teaching jobs in Ghana for foreign nationals.

He warned that Ghanaian children, after acquiring these language skills, might be compelled to migrate to Chinese and Arab nations in search of work, which will benefit the foreign economies at the expense of Ghana.

 He urged the government to halt any moves toward implementing the policy.

Speaking at a press conference in Kumasi, the outspoken clergyman stated, “Dare not stop the introduction of Chinese and Arabic languages into our basic school syllabus”.

“They want to use this strategy to siphon our workforce to their countries, which will negatively impact Ghana’s economy. The idea is very bad and useless; stop it”.

According to him, if there is any foreign language that should be taught within Ghana’s educational system is Spanish.

He argued that  Spanish holds significant global relevance in international trade, diplomacy, and global mobility.

“If there is any foreign language we should even consider teaching our children, it should rather be Spanish. Spanish offers far greater international communication opportunities for our youth without imposing complex ideological shifts.” St Sark revealed.

“Language is a carrier of culture and belief systems. Instead of burdening our children with complex foreign languages that offer little immediate practical benefit to the average Ghanaian child, the government should focus on strengthening Ghanaian languages, English, science, technology, and vocational training.”

Meanwhile, the Education Ministry has clarified that the government’s language of instruction policy for basic schools does not intend to make Arabic and Chinese languages compulsory.

On August 2, 2026, in a statement issued by Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Minister, disclosed that in the revised basic school curriculum, Ghanaian languages will be the primary medium from Kindergarten (KG) to Primary Three and used alongside English from P4 to P6.

The Education  Ministry clarified that foreign languages such as French, Arabic, and Chinese will not be compulsory subjects but will instead be offered as optional courses for pupils who wish to acquire additional language skills, subject to the availability of qualified teachers and resources in their schools.

In a statement issued by Education  Ministry read, “MINISTRY OF EDUCATION CLARIFIES LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION POLICY FOR BASIC SCHOOLS

1. The Ministry of Education wishes to clarify the Government’s language of instruction policy for basic schools following public discussions and misconceptions regarding the use of Ghanaian and foreign languages in the country’s education system.

2. In the proposed revised curriculum, Ghanaian languages will serve as the primary medium of instruction from Kindergarten (KG) to Primary Three. This policy is intended to strengthen children’s foundational literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and overall cognitive development by enabling them to learn in a language they understand best during their formative years.

3. From Primary Four to Primary Six, both Ghanaian languages and English will be used as the medium of instruction. This bilingual approach is designed to support a smooth transition to higher levels of education, where English assumes a greater role, while preserving learners’ competence in Ghanaian languages.

4. The Ministry further clarifies that foreign languages such as French, Arabic, and Chinese, among others, are not compulsory subjects. They will be offered as optional languages for pupils who wish to acquire additional language skills, subject to the availability of qualified teachers and learning resources in their respective schools.

5. The language policy is informed by internationally accepted educational practices, which recognise that children learn best when they begin their education in a familiar language before gradually transitioning to additional languages. It also aligns with Ghana’s commitment to improving literacy outcomes, promoting multilingualism, and preserving the nation’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage.

6. The Ministry urges parents, teachers, school authorities, media organisations, and the general public to disregard misinformation suggesting that foreign languages have been made compulsory in the proposed revised curriculum.

7. The Ministry remains committed to implementing evidence-based education policies that improve learning outcomes and equip every Ghanaian child with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world”.

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Ghanaians paying with their kidneys and lungs while GoldBod cannot account for GH¢22bn loss – Afenyo-Markin

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Ghanaians paying with their kidneys and lungs while GoldBod cannot account for GH¢22bn loss – Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has said that while Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) continue to fail to account for the GH¢22 billion loss, Ghanaians in illegal mining communities are paying with their health.

According to Afenyo-Markin, Ghanaians in illegal mining communities are paying with their kidneys and lungs for the extensive pollution caused by illegal miners.

Speaking during Parliament’s emergency sitting on Monday, August 24, Afenyo-Markin stated, “As we speak, Ghanaians in mining communities across this country continue to suffer kidney failure, lung failure, and other grave conditions at alarming rates because of the extensive pollution that illegal mining has visited upon our water bodies and our air”.

“This has become nothing short of a widespread epidemic, one this government appears to have neither the clue nor the courage to confront.”

The Minority leader added, “So while Gold Board cannot account for 1.7 billion, an equivalent of 22 billion Ghanaian cedis, Ghanaians in our mining communities are paying with their kidneys, their lungs, and in other cases their lives”.

“This House owes them an answer too.”

Meanwhile, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has revealed he will avail himself to every investigation to clear his name in extortion allegations made against him.

Addressing Parliament on Monday, August 24, the  Minority Leader committed to denying the allegations, revealing that he has taken legal action against the GoldBod CEO, who accused him of extortion.

“I have chosen to take the high moral ground by submitting myself to the processes of the law. I have accordingly caused writs to be filed at the Achimota Circuit Court. I have every confidence that in the fullness of time, the court will make the appropriate determination on these matters.

“I also await with bated breath, that the man or the men who made the allegation will have the courage to report the matter to the police or the OSP or any investigation agency in this country and I expect that if they muster the courage to report that I have extorted from them and I am invited, I shall submit myself to every investigation so that eventually my name is cleared.”

Afenyo-Markin stated, “I have accordingly caused writs to be filed in Suit Number GT/1029/2026, titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Samuel Adu Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited at the Accra High Court, and Suit Number GR/ACH/CC/C5/02/2026, titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Eric Adjei and Peace FM at the Achimota Circuit Court”.

“I have every confidence that in the fullness of time the court will make the appropriate determination,” he added.

The legal action follows weeks of public exchanges between the Minority Leader and the GoldBod CEO over the financial performance of the DGPP.

@ghnow_ Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi over extortion allegations #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Official M/C_Foreigner
@ghnow_ Hon. Abdul Aziz Sununu challenges the Bank of Ghana to explain the profitability of its gold trading operations, asking, “You can’t trade gold and run at a loss. What was the profit margin?” #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

President Mahama has no authority to announce changes to parliament leadership – Speaker Bagbin

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President Mahama has no authority to announce changes to parliament leadership – Speaker Bagbin

Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has said President John Dramani Mahama’s announcement of Builsa North MP James Agalga as the new Majority Leader was not in accordance with parliamentary procedure.

Speaker Bagbin highlighted that the President does not have the authority to formally communicate a change in the leadership of a parliamentary caucus to the Speaker.

According to Speaker Bagbin, under Parliament’s Standing Orders, any change in the leadership of the Majority or Minority Caucus must be formally communicated to the Speaker by the General Secretary of the political party.

Speaking on Monday, August 24, 2026, Speaker Bagbin made the clarification, saying, “The communication says acting because the President has no authority to communicate the change of the leadership of the House to the Speaker. And so it was actually done in error. This matter has come before the House a number of times. As a result, even in our current Standing Orders, we had to define the two terms, Majority Leader and Minority Leader.

“And clearly our Standing Orders say Majority Leader means a Member of Parliament designated by the Majority Caucus as their leader in the House. And as you know, the practice is that the party, under the hand of the General Secretary, communicates that decision of the party to the Speaker,” he said.

Alban Bagbin also revealed that Agalga could only assume the position after the appropriate communication is received from the governing party.

“So the procedure today may look different. That is why you still see that the Majority Leader is still in his seat, because he’s still the Majority Leader, until otherwise communicated by the party and then decided by the caucus and the information passed on,” he added.

Speaker Bagbin’s comments follow President Mahama’s announcement of Mr Agalga as the new Majority Leader, replacing Mahama Ayariga, who is expected to take up a new role in government.

James Agalga, the Member of Parliament for Builsa North, was named as the new Majority Leader in Parliament.

The decision follows President John Mahama’s nomination of Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs-designate.

Earlier reports had suggested James Agalga, the Builsa North Member of Parliament, was tipped to replace Mahama Ayariga as Majority Leader following his appointment as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.

Sources within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in Parliament made this known.

Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, was reassigned as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs in President Mahama’s cabinet reshuffle announced on Friday, August 7, 2026.

According to reports, the NDC chose James Agalga over South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, who was also considered for the position.

The Builsa North MP is currently serving as Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee.

The information gathered suggests that Dafeamekpor, the Majority Chief Whip, was regarded as a strong contender for the position due to his experience; however, the NDC caucus favoured Mr Agalga’s approach and experience.

@ghnow_ Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi over extortion allegations #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Official M/C_Foreigner
@ghnow_ Hon. Abdul Aziz Sununu challenges the Bank of Ghana to explain the profitability of its gold trading operations, asking, “You can’t trade gold and run at a loss. What was the profit margin?” #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Video – Deputy AG Srem-Sai and embattled Adu-Boahene share a moment at a funeral

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Video – Deputy AG Srem-Sai and embattled Adu-Boahene share a moment at a funeral

A video has surfaced on social media capturing the former embattled Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, in a lively moment with the Deputy Minister for Justice and Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai.

According to reports, the two met at the burial service for the late Sir Knight Bro, Nana Joseph Amponsah Konadu (Asantefoɔhene), father of the Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, Dr George Atta Boateng, in Berekum.

Kwabena Adu-Boahene was spotted interacting with Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong, Legal Counsel to the President, before proceeding to greet the Deputy Attorney-General.

The Deputy Attorney-General, who is prosecuting Adu-Boahene facing 11 charges alongside others over the alleged transfer of GH¢49 million from the then bureau’s account into their personal accounts, was seen exchanging pleasantries.

Dr Srem-Sai, upon seeing Adu-Boahene, stood up from his chair and warmly embraced him with a smile and exchanged a few words with him.

In related news, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, has said the state criminal case against former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene is a complex is simple case.

Speaking on Joy News on Sunday, July 26, 2026, the Deputy Attorney-General dismissed claims that the criminal case against Kwabena Adu-Boahene is complex.

He argued that the prosecution’s case centres on the alleged diversion of public funds meant for national security procurement into a private account.

According to Justice Srem Sai, there is a deliberate public and media campaign to create the impression that the case was more complicated than it actually is

The Deputy Attorney-General speaking on Joy News stated, “I think there’s a very determined public campaign, media campaign, to create an impression. It’s a simple case, Samson”.

“There is public money in a public account. You have moved the public money from the public account into a private account and told the bank which did the transaction that you are using the money to go and purchase defence equipment for the state,” he said.

“The evidence shows from the account into which you deposited the money that you spent the money to buy houses for yourself and other high-end cars which you were renting and using for your own good,” he said.

He added, “Our case is simple. You cannot do this with public money. It amounts to stealing or causing financial loss or any of the public financial offences. That is what we are charging for.”

“They first started by saying that it was a loan. I’m sure you heard about that, that he gives loans to the public institution, and so the money moving back into his account is a repayment of the loan,” Dr Srem-Sai said.

Earlier, Justice Srem-Sai expressed confidence that justice will be served to both the accused persons and the Republic in the trial involving former Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and two others.

The Deputy AG, in a social media post, revealed that the state is looking forward to closing its case next week in the matter, in the alleged stealing of GH¢49.1 million from a government bank account.

Watch the video below:

@ghnow_ The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has officially welcomed Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim following his reassignment to the ministry by President John Dramani Mahama. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – National Democratic Congress
@ghnow_ Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi over extortion allegations #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Official M/C_Foreigner

Russian Ambassador speaks on man who secretly taped his escapade with multiple Ghanaian women

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Russian Ambassador speaks on man who secretly taped his escapade with multiple Ghanaian women

Andrei Ordash, a newly appointed Russian Ambassador to Ghana, has assured that the case involving Vladislav Aleksandrovich Liulkov, the Russian national accused of secretly recording encounters with Ghanaian women, remains a priority for Russian law enforcement authorities.

According to the Russian Ambassador, he is ready to cooperate with Ghanaian authorities over the case involving Russian national Vladislav Liulkov, who is accused of secretly recording women in Ghana.

He revealed that the incident had attracted significant attention in both Ghana and Russia and reaffirmed Moscow’s willingness to cooperate with Ghanaian authorities.

Andrei Ordash stressed that Russia’s position on the allegations remained unchanged, as they condemned actions that violated individuals’ rights and dignity, including unauthorised intrusions into their private lives.

The Russian Ambassador disclosed that the matter should be handled through cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of the two countries.

He highlighted that the case has exposed the need for Ghana and Russia to establish a formal framework governing extradition between the two countries.

Speaking in an interview with the Ghanaian newspaper, Diplomatic Times, Ambassador Ordash stated, “It concerns a high-profile incident which has undoubtedly been a source of preoccupation in both Ghana and Russia. I can assure you that this matter remains a priority for the Russian law enforcement agencies.

Russia’s position on the substance of the matter remains unchanged and unequivocal. We condemn any actions that violate people’s rights and dignity, including intrusions into their private lives. From the very outset, the Russian side has expressed its willingness to cooperate with the Ghanaian authorities within the existing legal and treaty framework.

I am convinced that all issues relating to this incident must be resolved through cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of the two countries.

Incidentally, this case has shown that our countries need to draw up a document regulating their relations in the field of extradition”.

The development follows Liulkov, who is also known online as Yaytseslav Truhov who released secretly recorded videos of his escapade with multiple Ghanaian women.

Larry Madowo, a Kenyan journalist and CNN International correspondent, has detailed how the Russian man identified as Yaytselav exploited so many Ghanaian and Kenyan women.  

According to Larry Madowo, he has been speaking to the Russian man victims, who were all filmed without consent, and detailed that some of the footage dates back to March 2025, while other videos were recorded as recently as September 2025.

The CNN International correspondent revealed that Yaytselav had limited English proficiency and communicated through Google Translate.

Larry Madowo further alleged that once the women arrived at his hotel room, he allegedly pressured them almost immediately.

Speaking in a video shared on his X page on Monday, February 16, 2026, Larry Madowo explained, “I know this because I’ve been speaking to some of the victims, the women in those videos.

I’ve also spoken to a few women who turned him down to understand his tactics. He appears not to really know a lot of English that you see in the videos,” Madowo stated.

He added, “A lot of the conversation happened using Google Translate, and he appeared to be targeting vulnerable women”.

“The Kenyan women feel violated, and they feel that their government has abandoned them in this instance, compared to what the Ghanaian government has done,” he added.

” Trying to get him extradited back to the country to face charges, even though that’s unlikely. Russia does not extradite its citizens, but the government in Ghana says they will try him in absentia anyway”, he added.

@ghnow_ Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi over extortion allegations #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Official M/C_Foreigner
@ghnow_ The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has officially welcomed Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim following his reassignment to the ministry by President John Dramani Mahama. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – National Democratic Congress

4 major cases involving former Akufo-Addo appointees listed before Justice Achibonga during legal vacation

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4 major cases involving former Akufo-Addo appointees listed before Justice Achibonga during legal vacation

Four major criminal cases involving former appointees of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government have been listed for hearing before Justice Francis Apangabuno Achibonga, of the High Court’s Specialised Court “1” in Accra during the ongoing legal vacation.

The cases include proceedings involving former officials and other accused persons, according to a search conducted by the Registry of the High Court following a request filed on August 24, 2026.

The list contains CR/0038/2026 — The Republic v Mustapha Abdul Hamid & Ors.; CR/0106/2026 — The Republic v Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta & Ors.; CR/0536/2026 — The Republic v Hanan Abdul-Wahab & Anor.; and CR/0418/2025 — The Republic v Kwabena Adu-Boahene & Ors.

The search was requested in connection with Criminal Case No. CR/0418/2025, in which Kwabena Adu-Boahene, Angela Adjei Boateng and Advantage Solutions Ltd are named as accused persons.

A document filed at the High Court on August 24, 2026, asked the Registry to provide the “full complement of cases slated for hearing” before Justice Achibonga during the legal vacation.

The Registry subsequently endorsed the request with the four cases listed.

The document was signed by lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea, counsel for the accused persons in the CR/0418/2025 case.

The listing is significant because it brings together four major criminal proceedings involving former NPP appointees before the same judge during the legal vacation period.

However, the document does not state the specific hearing dates, charges or allegations in each of the four cases. It only confirms the cases identified by the Registry as being slated for hearing before Justice Achibonga during the period.

The cases are proceedings of the Republic against the respective accused persons, and the listing itself should not be construed as a determination of guilt against any of the accused.

In related news, the  Supreme Court has thrown out an injunction application filed by Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who was seeking to suspend proceedings pending the final determination of a case challenging the constitutionality of a warrant allowing some High Court judges to conduct criminal trials during the legal vacation.

According to the Supreme Court,  the applicant had failed to establish a sufficiently strong case to warrant the grant of an injunction against the Chief Justice’s exercise of his constitutional and administrative powers.

Oppong Nkrumah was represented by private legal practitioner Frank Davies, who asked the apex court to suspend the operation of the warrant issued by the Chief Justice.

The Chief Justice was also represented by the Attorney General.

The Supreme Court, in its ruling, explained the reasons for allowing the Attorney-General to represent the Chief Justice, citing that the Supreme Court had previously held in the Republic vrs Tsatsu Tsikata that the Chief Justice, being a public official, could be represented by the Attorney-General in proceedings brought against him.

The Court further observed that the applicant himself had acknowledged that the Chief Justice had discretion to issue warrants assigning judges to conduct cases.

“I am unable to see how the directive assigning cases to be heard during the legal vacation can be said to be discriminatory,” the Court held.

According to the Court, the warrants were clear on their face that the judges were expected to conduct cases pending before their respective courts.

Oppong Nkrumah’s legal team argued that the injunction was necessary to preserve the status quo while the court considers the broader constitutional questions surrounding the Chief Justice’s decision.

Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, presiding as a solo judge, thus dismissed the interlocutory injunction application on Friday, August 21, 2026.

The substantive challenge to the constitutionality of the Chief Justice’s warrants will therefore proceed separately from the unsuccessful application for interlocutory relief.

The Supreme Court’s dismissal means the warrant remains in operation while the substantive constitutional challenge proceeds; affected courts can continue sitting under administrative warrants issued by the Chief Justice.

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Oppong Nkrumah runs back to Supreme Court seeking reversal of legal vacation injunction ruling

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Oppong Nkrumah runs back to Supreme Court seeking reversal of legal vacation injunction ruling

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, a Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, has run back to the Supreme Court seeking a review of its decision to dismiss his request to stop selected High Court judges from sitting during the legal vacation.

The MP is now asking a three-member panel of the Supreme Court to overturn that ruling and grant the injunction he previously sought.

Oppong Nkrumah, in his application, argues that Justice Pwamang made several errors in dismissing the earlier injunction application.

He argued that Justice Pwamang erred in dismissing his preliminary objection on the issue, contending that Justice Pwamang went beyond the permissible scope of an interlocutory application.

Parts of his affidavit shared by thelawplatform. online stated, “23. In the course of his ruling, the learned judge made the following definite pronouncements and redeterminations on the substantive constitutional matters pending before the Supreme Court:

(i) At page 7 of Exhibit G :

 I am unable to see how priority of hearing of cases even during legal vacation can amount to inequality before the law.”

It is factually inaccurate to say that the warrants required the Judges to conduct trials in ‘selected cases’.

It is plain on the face of the warrants that the Judges have been given authorisation to conduct hearings in all cases pending in their courts.”

It is differences in treatment on account of the grounds stated in clause (2) of article 17 that the Constitution is concerned with.”

(ii) At pages 7 to 8 of Exhibit G:

The plaintiff in his statement of case has not alleged that the Chief Justice’s conduct in selecting the two Courts to give warrants to conduct hearings in the legal vacation was influenced by the gender, race, colour, ethnic origin, religion, creed or social or economic standing of the accused persons in those cases or their witnesses.”

(iii) At page 8 of Exhibit G :

It would be difficult to impeach the Chief Justice’s exercise of discretion pursuant to articles 23 and 296(a) and (b) without any evidence of ill will.”

(iv)At page 9 of Exhibit G :

These statements plainly fail to take account of the existing standard practice where judges who sit during legal vacation take their leave when the rest of the courts resume work. As for the Court staff, their leave from work is not in any way affected by legal vacation sitting. For the lawyers, they are independent service providers in Court proceedings who are free to plan their leave at any time of the year.

C.I.47 regulates civil cases, and the subject matter of the plaintiff’s complaint here is criminal trials.

(V) At page 10 of Exhibit G:

In my understanding, the warrants issued by the Chief Justice that the plaintiff has complained about are an effort to afford opportunity for more criminal cases to be tried expeditiously”.

Earlier, the Supreme Court had thrown out an injunction application filed by Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who was seeking to suspend proceedings pending the final determination of a case challenging the constitutionality of a warrant allowing some High Court judges to conduct criminal trials during the legal vacation.

According to the Supreme Court,  the applicant had failed to establish a sufficiently strong case to warrant the grant of an injunction against the Chief Justice’s exercise of his constitutional and administrative powers.

Oppong Nkrumah was represented by private legal practitioner Frank Davies, who asked the apex court to suspend the operation of the warrant issued by the Chief Justice.

The Chief Justice was also represented by the Attorney General.

The Supreme Court, in its ruling, explained the reasons for allowing the Attorney-General to represent the Chief Justice, citing that the Supreme Court had previously held in the Republic vrs Tsatsu Tsikata that the Chief Justice, being a public official, could be represented by the Attorney-General in proceedings brought against him.

The Court further observed that the applicant himself had acknowledged that the Chief Justice had discretion to issue warrants assigning judges to conduct cases.

“I am unable to see how the directive assigning cases to be heard during the legal vacation can be said to be discriminatory,” the Court held.

According to the Court, the warrants were clear on their face that the judges were expected to conduct cases pending before their respective courts.

Oppong Nkrumah’s legal team argued that the injunction was necessary to preserve the status quo while the court considers the broader constitutional questions surrounding the Chief Justice’s decision.

Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, presiding as a solo judge, thus dismissed the interlocutory injunction application on Friday, August 21, 2026.

The substantive challenge to the constitutionality of the Chief Justice’s warrants will therefore proceed separately from the unsuccessful application for interlocutory relief.

The Supreme Court’s dismissal means the warrant remains in operation while the substantive constitutional challenge proceeds; affected courts can continue sitting under administrative warrants issued by the Chief Justice.

@ghnow_ Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi over extortion allegations #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Official M/C_Foreigner
@ghnow_ Construction continues on the drainage system at Darkunman junction #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Nacee Music

Ghana’s dollar reserves under pressure, as BoG Governor shifts blame to Middle East war

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Ghana’s dollar reserves under pressure, as BoG Governor shifts blame to Middle East war

Dr Johnson Asiama, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, has revealed that Ghana’s dollar reserves have been facing intense pressure over the past four months due to the Middle East war.

According to Dr Asiama, the Middle East has put significant pressure on Ghana’s international reserves in recent months.

The BoG Governor highlighted that Ghana had faced a challenging period as global developments affected its reserves.

He disclosed that the global events have forced the central bank to provide support to critical sectors of the economy.

Speaking during Part Two of Time with the Governor, an engagement with students from the Department of Economics, University of Ghana, and the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Dr Asiama stated, “The past three to four months have been quite challenging for us when it comes to the country’s International reserves.”

Dr Asiama added: “I am therefore not surprised that we lost 1.2 billion reserves.”

The July Economic and Financial Data released by the Bank of Ghana, Ghana’s international reserves fell from US$14.1 billion to US$12.9 billion.

The BoG Governor also used the engagement to highlight the importance of maintaining strong reserves to cushion Ghana against global economic shocks, maintaining that adequate reserves were particularly important at a time of heightened global economic uncertainty.

“This is why we can say that one of the good things we did last year was to build some high reserves for interesting times like this”, he stated.

Also, the BoG Governor pointed to the need to increase earnings from cocoa exports and non-traditional exports, highlighting that non-traditional exports currently account for about 10% of Ghana’s exports and argued that this should be increased to 15%.

Dr Asiama also detailed the potential of remittances to support the country’s reserves and broader economic development, making a case for channelling the more than US$8 billion received through remittances into productive investments rather than consumption.

In related news, the BoG Governor had earlier cautioned that the Middle East conflict poses fresh inflation risks for Ghana.

The BoG governor disclosed that the escalating tensions in the Middle East could threaten Ghana’s improving inflation.

Dr Asiama highlighted that the Middle East tension is disrupting major global energy and shipping routes.

He further explained that the tension is creating an increasing volatility in global oil markets.

Speaking at the opening of the 129th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the BoG governor stated, “A significant external development has entered the picture, and that has to do with the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. This conflict is disrupting key energy and shipping corridors”.

“It is increasing volatility in global oil markets, and it is introducing new uncertainty into the trajectory of global inflation,” he said.

He added, “For Ghana, the transmission channels are clear. Sustained oil price increases could raise the risk of imported inflation and could also tighten global financial conditions.”

“Geopolitical uncertainty tends to support gold prices… This could benefit our trade balance,” he added.

The BoG Governor highlighted that Ghana’s macroeconomic indicators have improved, but there is a need to carefully weigh global risks before making any decision.

@ghnow_ Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi over extortion allegations #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Official M/C_Foreigner
@ghnow_ Hon. Abdul Aziz Sununu challenges the Bank of Ghana to explain the profitability of its gold trading operations, asking, “You can’t trade gold and run at a loss. What was the profit margin?” #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

‘I shall submit myself to every investigation to clear my name’ – Afenyo-Markin on extortionist tag

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‘I shall submit myself to every investigation to clear my name’ – Afenyo-Markin on extortionist tag

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, has revealed he will avail himself to every investigation to clear his name in extortion allegations made against him.

Addressing Parliament on Monday, August 24, the Minority Leader committed to denying the allegations, revealing that he has taken legal action against the GoldBod CEO, who accused him of extortion.

“I have chosen to take the high moral ground by submitting myself to the processes of the law. I have accordingly caused writs to be filed at the Achimota Circuit Court. I have every confidence that in the fullness of time, the court will make the appropriate determination on these matters.

“I also await with bated breath, that the man or the men who made the allegation will have the courage to report the matter to the police or the OSP or any investigation agency in this country and I expect that if they muster the courage to report that I have extorted from them and I am invited, I shall submit myself to every investigation so that eventually my name is cleared.”

Afenyo-Markin stated, “I have accordingly caused writs to be filed in Suit Number GT/1029/2026, titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Samuel Adu Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited at the Accra High Court, and Suit Number GR/ACH/CC/C5/02/2026, titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Eric Adjei and Peace FM at the Achimota Circuit Court”.

“I have every confidence that in the fullness of time the court will make the appropriate determination,” he added.

The legal action follows weeks of public exchanges between the Minority Leader and the GoldBod CEO over the financial performance of the DGPP, while Afenyo-Markin had appeared to have softened his earlier threat to pursue legal action over allegations made by Sammy Gyamfi.

The Minority leader on JoyNews’ The Probe on Sunday evening, August 23, declined to commit himself to legal action, instead invoking the biblical example of Jesus Christ.

According to Afenyo-Markin, in the Bible, Jesus was accused with wild allegations, but he kept quiet and watched them.

Meanwhile, Sammy Gyamfi defended his decision to describe Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as an “extortionist”.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, his comment was made based on underlying issues between him and Afenyo-Markin which are not known to the public.

Sammy Gyamfi on Joy News’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, August 22, 2026, disclosed that he had never used the term against any of his other critics, arguing that his choice of words was based on specific matters involving Afenyo-Markin.

Sammy Gyamfi on Newsfile stated, “You see, my brother, there are many underlying issues between Afenyo-Markin and me that you don’t know, and those watching don’t know. I have appeared on Newsfile too many times. Perhaps in this country I have held more press conferences on political issues than anybody”.

“Have you ever heard me use the word extortion against any of my critics? Have you ever heard me? Why would I use this word now? And why have you not heard Afenyo say anything about that, or challenge me, or threaten to sue? So, the NPP people talking; there are things you don’t know,” he added.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, Afenyo-Markin had not publicly rebutted the allegation because he knows the claim to be true, adding that the absence of a legal challenge or direct response from the Effutu MP was significant.

“I will not just… Me, I’m a consummate democrat. I eat and drink debates. Yes, and that is why he cannot comment on that or even challenge me. He cannot, because he knows that what I said is true. So, there are many things that you may not have the benefit of,” he stated.

“Tell him that you want to be his lawyer so that he sues Sammy Gyamfi to substantiate that claim. Tell him. Or tell him that you will give him an interview here and Sammy Gyamfi will come, and that he should dare Sammy Gyamfi,” he said.

“That is not an insult. I’m speaking about what has happened, and he knows.” Gyamfi concluded.

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@ghnow_ Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi over extortion allegations #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Official M/C_Foreigner
@ghnow_ Hon. Abdul Aziz Sununu challenges the Bank of Ghana to explain the profitability of its gold trading operations, asking, “You can’t trade gold and run at a loss. What was the profit margin?” #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Ayitey Powers arrested over alleged death threat

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Ayitey Powers arrested over alleged death threat

The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of 46-year-old former Ghanaian professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers”.

Ayitey Powers was arrested over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo on August 24, 2026.

The arrest follows a video circulating on social media in which he allegedly issued the threat.

He is currently in police custody assisting with investigations as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine appropriate legal action.

In a statement issued by the Police read, “1. The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested Michael Ayitey Okai, alias “Ayitey Powers,” a 46-year-old former professional boxer, in connection with an alleged threat of death made against Mr Yaw Ampofo, Director-General of the National Sports Authority, on 24th August 2026.

2. The arrest follows a video circulating on social media in which the suspect is alleged to have issued the threat.

3. The suspect, Michael Ayitey Okai, is currently in Police custody assisting with investigations

4. The Accra Regional Police Command wishes to assure the public that investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and to take appropriate action in accordance with the law.

5. The Command further urges the public to refrain from spreading unverified information concerning the matter while investigations are ongoing”.

See the statement below:

@ghnow_ Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi over extortion allegations #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Official M/C_Foreigner
@ghnow_ Hon. Abdul Aziz Sununu challenges the Bank of Ghana Governor to hand over the gold trading to Makola women, saying they would demonstrate how to make profits from the business. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi, Eric Adjei, Multimedia and Peace FM over ‘extortionist’ allegations

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Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi, Eric Adjei, Multimedia and Peace FM over ‘extortionist’ allegations

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, over allegations made against him by the CEO of GoldBod, who accused him of being an extortionist.

Afenyo-Markin, in a separate lawsuit, also sued Eric Adjei, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), who also accused him of being an extortionist on Peace FM.

Speaking when Parliament reconvened on Monday, August 24, 2026, the Minority leader revealed he has initiated legal proceedings against Mr Gyamfi and media organisations that published or broadcast the statements in question.

Afenyo-Markin stated, “I have accordingly caused writs to be filed in Suit Number GT/1029/2026, titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Samuel Adu Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited at the Accra High Court, and Suit Number GR/ACH/CC/C5/02/2026, titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Eric Adjei and Peace FM at the Achimota Circuit Court”.

“I have every confidence that in the fullness of time the court will make the appropriate determination,” he added.

The legal action follows weeks of public exchanges between the Minority Leader and the GoldBod CEO over the financial performance of the DGPP, while Afenyo-Markin had appeared to have softened his earlier threat to pursue legal action over allegations made by Sammy Gyamfi.

The Minority leader on JoyNews’ The Probe on Sunday evening, August 23, declined to commit himself to legal action, instead invoking the biblical example of Jesus Christ.

According to Afenyo-Markin, in the Bible, Jesus was accused with wild allegations, but he kept quiet and watched them.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe, Afenyo-Markin stated, “I have made certain statements. I would rely on them without more. Don’t rush. In the Bible, Jesus was accused; wild allegations. He kept quiet and watched them. He could have done anything.”

“But you see, when you are dealing with situations, the people of Ghana expect a certain level of maturity from me. The people of Ghana see that this is an accomplished businessman. He’s been in the space for some time. He’s leading a group. The tradition of the party NPP that I lead expects a certain level of conduct.”

“So if I would be carried away with emotions, I would fail. It’s not an emotional game. It’s not a game that somebody attacks you, you should also react. No, you won’t get it.”

“There is always a bait in politics, and don’t underestimate it. Opponents also have a strategy,” he added.

“I was a majority leader. I know how government operates. I know how government can divert attention. So I’ve been there. Because the government must hold itself together, so it can be thrown in today’s social media. Let’s divert attention. Let’s stain the man.”

The development follows Sammy Gyamfi, who defended his decision to describe Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as an “extortionist”.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, his comment was made based on underlying issues between him and Afenyo-Markin which are not known to the public.

Sammy Gyamfi on Joy News’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, August 22, 2026, disclosed that he had never used the term against any of his other critics, arguing that his choice of words was based on specific matters involving Afenyo-Markin.

Sammy Gyamfi on Newsfile stated, “You see, my brother, there are many underlying issues between Afenyo-Markin and me that you don’t know, and those watching don’t know. I have appeared on Newsfile too many times. Perhaps in this country I have held more press conferences on political issues than anybody”.

“Have you ever heard me use the word extortion against any of my critics? Have you ever heard me? Why would I use this word now? And why have you not heard Afenyo say anything about that, or challenge me, or threaten to sue? So, the NPP people talking; there are things you don’t know,” he added.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, Afenyo-Markin had not publicly rebutted the allegation because he knows the claim to be true, adding that the absence of a legal challenge or direct response from the Effutu MP was significant.

“I will not just… Me, I’m a consummate democrat. I eat and drink debates. Yes, and that is why he cannot comment on that or even challenge me. He cannot, because he knows that what I said is true. So, there are many things that you may not have the benefit of,” he stated.

“Tell him that you want to be his lawyer so that he sues Sammy Gyamfi to substantiate that claim. Tell him. Or tell him that you will give him an interview here and Sammy Gyamfi will come, and that he should dare Sammy Gyamfi,” he said.

“That is not an insult. I’m speaking about what has happened, and he knows.” Gyamfi concluded.

Watch the video below:

@ghnow_ Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi over extortion allegations #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Official M/C_Foreigner

Appointments Committee to vet Mahama Ayariga, Dr Zanetor today

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Appointments Committee to vet Mahama Ayariga, Dr Zanetor today

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to vet Mahama Ayariga and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Mahama Ayariga and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings will be vetted following their nomination by President John Dramani Mahama as Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology, respectively.

The former Majority leader, who chairs the Business Committee, outlined the proposed timetable and procedure for the vetting during proceedings in Parliament on Monday, August 24.

“On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the Appointments Committee should consider the two ministerial nominees and one justice of the Supreme Court. And then on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Appointments Committee should also consider the nominations of two justices of the Supreme Court. So those are the schedules that the Business Committee is recommending for adoption by this House.”

The arrangement will see the two ministerial nominees and one Supreme Court nominee on Tuesday before continuing with the consideration of two additional Supreme Court nominees on Wednesday, August 26.

The development follows President John Dramani Mahama’s ministerial reshuffle, while appointing Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation-designate.

Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, the former Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, has been reassigned as the Minister for Defence as part of a ministerial reshuffle.

Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings and Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, if confirmed, will replace the late Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Murtala Mohammed and former Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah.

Ahmed Ibrahim has also been reassigned from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources.

Mahama Ayariga has been appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs-designate.

A statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu made this known, disclosing that President Mahama, in accordance with Article 78(1), submitted the names of the following to Parliament, through the Speaker.

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@ghnow_ BREAKING 🚨: Ghanaian actress Akuapem Poloo has a private wedding ceremony. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

“Absolutely nonsensical; stop that pre-Jandam” – Rev Kusi Boateng told 

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“Absolutely nonsensical; stop that pre-Jandam” – Rev Kusi Boateng told 

Rev Victor Kusi Boateng, the founder of Power Chapel Worldwide, has been told by veteran media personality, Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), to stop the pre-Jandam after he linked his possible arrest and prosecution to his friendship with the former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

It will be recalled that Rev Kusi Boateng declared his readiness to go to jail, claiming his association with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia could send him to jail.

The man of God argued that nothing can stop his friendship with Dr Bawumia and his wife, former Second Lady Samira Bawumia.

Rev Kusi Boateng claimed the NDC want to imprison me over my friendship with Bawumia.

According to Kusi Boateng, Prison is not for animals, adding that it would not be the first time he has been incarcerated and he returned alive.

Speaking to his congregation in a viral video clip, the founder of Power Chapel Worldwide during a visit by Samira Bawumia, wife of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Rev Kusi Boateng stated, “I want to say on my own pulpit that I don’t care who thinks about it; Dr Bawumia is my friend and will continue to be my friend. I will not hide it. I’m not a hypocrite. And if for this reason anybody wants to imprison me, go ahead.

“Prison is not for animals. It’s for human beings. I’ve been there; I didn’t die, I came back. And so it is not a crime to be a friend. And I want to say that Dr Bawumia and Hajia Samira Bawumia are my friends, my sisters, my brothers, and my bosom friends, with no apology. Papa, am I right? With no apology, they are my friend,” he reiterated.

 However, KSM, reacting to the comments made by Rev Kusi Boateng on his show, boldly told the man of God that if he will ever be jailed, it will be linked to the controversial National Cathedral project.

Speaking on the KSM show, Kwaku Sintim-Misa stated, “You see, this is what ideally, I would call nonsensical nonsense. Listen, I’m sure you’re aware that the forensic audit for the National Cathedral is out… And trust me, those who have been fingered in the audit are mostly some pastors who engaged in this scam. The National Cathedral was a complete scam”.

“So, some of the pastors who have engaged in it, I’m sure that will be called by EOCO or somebody, and the funny thing is, I think Kusi-Boateng, becoming aware that this report is out, knowing for sure that somewhere along the line, he might be called, so, he tried to pre-empt it by throwing Jandam out there,” he stated.

He added, “All of that talk, I thought, was absolute crap. Number one, on the occasion of your child’s marriage was not a platform to make Jandam propaganda,” he expressed.

“If you will go to jail, it is because you will, number one, be found guilty of totally embezzling funds… stealing funds,” KSM said.

He added that being friends with Dr Bawumia was not a reason for anyone to be arrested.

“But if the court comes up with findings that absolutely accuse you, then it will be based on that, that you’ll be sent to jail and not because you’re Bawumia’s friend,” he stated.

“What I’m saying, if you are arrested, is because of this loot, and if the court frees you because they find nothing, fine,” he explained.

“What I’m saying, if you are arrested, is because of this loot, and if the court frees you because they find nothing, fine,” he explained.

It will be recalled that Rev Kusi Boateng was the Executive Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana project, which has been under investigation over corruption allegations surrounding the project.

Meanwhile, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communications, announced that the forensic audit report into the National Cathedral is ready.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Attorney General received the forensic audit report into the National Cathedral last Friday and is currently studying its findings to determine the appropriate next steps.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu stressed that no individual would be shielded if the forensic audit establishes wrongdoing.

He further revealed that he had not personally seen the report and would not comment on its specific findings.

Speaking on Adom TV’s Badwam, Kwakye Ofosu stated, “Deloitte and Touche audited the financial reports of the National Cathedral, which revealed financial irregularities, but it didn’t tell all the issues”.

“So we had to go further and do the forensic audit to know the people who were responsible for those irregularities and whether it was lawful or not,” he said.

“The Attorney General received the forensic audit report last Friday and is going through it to determine the next line of action,” he stated.

“I haven’t seen the report myself, and even if I have, I won’t speak to the issues because it is not time,” he said.

“But the initial report revealed that something went wrong, so the forensic will prove those responsible,” he said.

“So if anyone is indicted, I won’t be the one to say who should face the law or not. Based on the report, the Attorney General will take the necessary steps,” he stated.

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@ghnow_ Construction continues on the drainage system at Darkunman junction #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – NDCMUSICHQ

“Asiedu Nketia is not stingy” – Charles Asiedu

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“Asiedu Nketia is not stingy” – Charles Asiedu

Charles Asiedu, the Member of Parliament for Tano South and son of National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has debunked claims that his father is stingy.

According to Charles Asiedu,  his family’s approach to politics is rooted in accountability rather than using public office to accumulate money for distribution.

The Tano South MP disclosed that he only began to fully understand why some people describe his family as “stingy” after becoming a Member of Parliament.

Speaking in an interview on Neat FM, Charles Asiedu stated, “I have heard people say that my family is stingy. When I became a Member of Parliament, that was when I began to understand things properly. What I have noticed is that, in the way we go about our jobs, we simply do not know how to steal from the nation.

We do not know how to use the positions entrusted to us by the citizens of this country to steal from the state and accumulate enough money to share with people,” he said.

“I have accounted for every penny in my statutory fund. If I have accounted for how I spend the money and my salary is finished, where would I get money to share with the public?” he asked.

“I just do my job. I do not think too much about the next election. I have four years to work. I do what I can and account for it properly. Every penny is accounted for and we know where it was spent,” he stated.

“So, if someone says I am stingy, or that Asiedu Nketiah is stingy, I am sure those people have monitored his political activities and seen how he conducts his politics. You do not expect us to steal money, keep it somewhere and then share it with people. It is not that he is stingy. He simply does not want to steal from the nation,” he added.

In related news, the Tano South MP has explained why his father has consistently emerged victorious in elections he contests.

According to Charles Asiedu, his father does not enter electoral contests without first doing an assessment.

He disclosed that Asiedu Nketia carefully assesses the position he intends to contest, his track record in his current position and the strengths he possesses that could enable him to perform.

The Tano South MP added that once his father completes his assessment and becomes convinced that he is ready to contest, he approaches the election with confidence, notwithstanding the strength or identity of his opponent.

Charles Asiedu disclosed that his father’s careful approach to elections is one of the major reasons he has been able to maintain his winning record in the various elections he enters.

Speaking on Neat FM on August 20, 2026, the Tano South MP, stated, “The reason Asiedu Nketiah contests elections and does not lose is that he carefully assesses where he is going, the work he has done and his strengths in the position he seeks to contest. Once he has made all these assessments and decides to contest, no matter who his opponent is, he will emerge victorious”.

“I think my father could make a good President of Ghana because, if you look at the work he has done to support the NDC and the country in general, and if the time is right, God wills it, the people of Ghana support him, and he himself believes the time is right, he would be a perfect President for Ghana,” he noted.

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@swaytv2 We Are Not Stingy, And We Will Not Steal From Ghana For You” — Hon. Charles Asiedu, MP for Tano South and the son of Asiedu Nketiah National Chairman of NDC #foryou #GhanaPolitics #viralvideo #trendingvideo ♬ original sound – SWAY TV
@ghnow_ The suspects are being escorted back to their cells after the case was adjourned to August 28, 2026. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Walayi, Our brother buys us cow every Salah – Family of the late Mohammed Rahman #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

“Leave the young man to work” – NPP man tells PAC Chair Abena Osei-Asare over GoldBod saga

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“Leave the young man to work” – NPP man tells PAC Chair Abena Osei-Asare over GoldBod saga

Fadi Daboussi, a staunch New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, has told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare to leave the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, alone to work.

According to Fadi Daboussi, Abena Osei-Asare lacks the moral authority to criticise Sammy Gyamfi over his management of GoldBod, urging critics to allow the young man to focus on his work.

Speaking in a self-recorded video, “I decided not to comment on public issues lately, but these recent issues are just too irritating”.

“Leave the young man (Sammy Gyamfi) to work. All he said was true. Under your tenure as the Deputy Finance Minister, you took loans without parliamentary approval. The former administration squandered money,” Daboussi alleged.

“Shame on you, Abena. You were one of the people who supervised policies that caused economic crisis in this country. Today, you are going on demo and criticising Sammy Gyamfi. You’re very annoying,” he said.

“GoldBod is not like selling roasted ripe plantain and groundnut. It is precious minerals. So, what is GH¢2.2 billion loss? It is even an insignificant amount,” he fumed.

His comments follow recent calls by Abena Osei-Asare for President John Mahama to conduct a full-scale investigation into the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.

Abena Osei Asare, the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee and former Deputy Finance Minister, has called on President John Mahama to demand accountability over the reported $1.7 billion loss incurred by the Bank of Ghana(BoG) through its dealings with GoldBod cited by the IMF.

According to Abena Osei Asare, the matter requires thorough investigation, stressing that the amount involved is significant and could have been used to support other sectors of the economy to create jobs and improve livelihoods.

Osei-Asare said the alleged loss represented resources that could have been invested in critical sectors such as healthcare.

The PAC Chair argued that recruiting thousands of unemployed nurses with part of the money would have reduced unemployment and generated tax revenue for the state

She further questioned the discrepancy between the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 financial statement, which reported a US$214 million loss, and the IMF’s Article IV consultation, which put the figure at US$1.7 billion.

Speaking in a video on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Abena Osei Asare stated, “The Minister of Health is complaining about the fact that he needs GH¢ 6 billion to recruit nurses. And here we are, with approximately GH¢ 22 billion going down the drain”.

“IMF comes, IMF is privy to all the data and everything and says, no, the loss is not US$214 million as recorded, but US$1.7 billion,” she said.

“We expect some transparency. We expect some accountability and not contradiction in numbers, as is being put out there,” she added.

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@ghnow_ The suspects are being escorted back to their cells after the case was adjourned to August 28, 2026. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

‘Your priority should be securing your freedom, not NPP Chairmanship’ – Wontumi told

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‘Your priority should be securing your freedom, not NPP Chairmanship’ – Wontumi told

Kwasi Kwarteng, the Lawyer and New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator, has quizzed Chairman Wontumi’s team on their basis for picking up forms on his behalf while he remains in custody.

According to Kwasi Kwarteng, Chairman Wontumi’s priority should be securing his freedom rather than contesting the NPP National Chairmanship race.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Kwasi Kwarteng stated, “You have applied for bail, and it is pending, while his lawyer is also having some issues with the judiciary. So what is the basis for picking the forms for who to vote for who?”

“Wontumi’s priority now is not to become a chairman. His biggest priority is to gain his freedom, not chairmanship.”

“Even if your government was in power, precedent will not allow it because who are you writing a letter to allow you to go for a vetting?” he asked.

“If we have something to do for him, it is for us to pray and use the right channels to secure his bail,” he said.

He further added, “Because even if a powerful man of God comes out today to say Wontumi stands a high chance of winning the chairmanship race but has to choose between that and his freedom, do you think it will be the chairmanship? For what?”

“His freedom is what matters, so they should exercise restraint and not prejudice the judge to spoil his chances on the bail,” he urged.

Also, Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director and Head of Research at Global InfoAnalytics, has warned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against electing incarcerated Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, as its National Chairman.

According to Mussa Dankwah, Wontumi is not Mandela, arguing that electing him while in jail will not attract elite voters.

He highlighted that the party needs to focus on rebuilding its electoral fortunes ahead of the next general election rather than making a political statement by choosing a chairman who is serving a prison sentence.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, Mussa Dankwah stated, “I don’t think he will win… Because you see, the NPP needs a direction. They need to find a way to win the next election. Electing Wontumi from prison will not make that possible. They should be realistic about these things. Wontumi is not Mandela.”

“Polling shows that the majority of Ghanaian voters are highly educated now. Nearly 70% of them have senior high and above qualifications”.

“So, the political situation has changed dramatically in this country. And these are the people who want a new type of politics. And already the polls are showing that NPP has lost their elite voters,” he said.

He added, “This shenanigans will not attract elite voters to NPP. And these are the people they need to start winning their hearts and minds to win the next election”.

Mussa Dankwah’s comment follows Chairman Wontumi, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman hopeful, who has been incarcerated, picking up nomination forms to contest the party’s National Chairman position.

Ewuradwoa Coleman, the Communications Director of Wontumi’s campaign team, made this known.

Speaking in an interview with Joy News, Ewuradwoa Coleman stated, “Yes indeed, the campaign team has picked up forms on behalf of Chairman Wontumi. We are continuing his bid in the National Chairmanship race”.

“If there is a legal or constitutional impediment to his candidacy, we believe that the appropriate party or competent authority would definitely determine that in accordance with the rules, but politically, we believe that his incarceration would automatically not be equated with the end of his political ambitions.”

Wontumi is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after an Accra High Court found him guilty of charges linked to illegal mining activities at the Samreboi concession in the Western Region.

However, despite his incarceration and ongoing legal troubles, his campaign team has proceeded with his bid for the NPP National Chairman position by obtaining the nomination forms on his behalf.

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Mother demands justice after father sexually abused her 4 biological daughters

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Mother demands justice after father sexually abused her 4 biological daughters

Antoinette Boakye, a mother of four girls in Gomoa Dominase in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region, is demanding justice after alleging that her daughters were sexually abused by their biological father.

According to Antoinette Boakye, her husband, 44-year-old Emmanuel Ekumfi, asked her to leave their matrimonial home following a misunderstanding.

She alleged that after returning to the house in April to visit the children, she discovered that the four girls had allegedly been sexually abused by their father.

Antoinette Boakye disclosed that the children, aged 12, 8, 6 and 4, sustained injuries, adding that their father allegedly threatened to kill them should they disclose the abuse.

Reports suggest the case was reported to the Millennium City District Police Command, which led to the suspect being arrested and arraigned before the Akweley Magistrate Court in Kasoa.

Antoinette Boakye has lamented that the prolonged court process had placed a financial burden on her, appealing to the relevant authorities to intervene, expedite the case and ensure adequate protection for the children.

She further called for the girls to receive the necessary medical support as investigations and court proceedings continue.

In similar news, the Lawra Circuit Court has sentenced 47-year-old father, Kwame Ti-Zaaeku, to 20 years’ imprisonment for sexually abusing his 17-year-old daughter and threatening to kill her if she disclosed the abuse to anyone.

The convict was also sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for threatening the life of the survivor.

The 47-year-old father’s sentences will run concurrently in hard labour.

According to a police statement, the investigations and prosecution follow a complaint that was lodged against the convict, with the investigations revealing that the convict abused his daughter, a Junior High School student.

A statement issued by the Ghana Police Service detailed, “The Upper West Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of Kwame Ti-Zaaekuu, aged 47 years old by the Lawra Circuit Court for incest and threat of death, following the successful prosecution of the case,

The conviction follows investigation and prosecution by the Lawra District Police, upon a complaint, which established that the convict had sexually abused his 17-year-old biological daughter, a JHS student, over an extended period amid threats of death if she ever disclosed his escapades to anyone.

On Friday, July 24, 2026, after a full trial, the Lawra Circuit Court presided over by His Honour Stanley Adjei found the accused guilty of the offences of incest and threat of death.

The Court sentenced the convict to twenty (20) years imprisonment for incest and ten (10) years imprisonment for threat of death, both sentences to run concurrently In Hard Labour.

The Court further directed the Department of Social Welfare, Lawra, to provide counselling and psychosocial support to the survivor.

The Upper West Regional Police Command commends the professionalism of the investigators and prosecutor whose efforts led to the successful conviction. The Command further encourages the public to report promptly all forms of sexual and domestic abuse to the Police for appropriate action”.

@ghnow_ You have worried us – Family of the late Mohammed Rahman #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Walayi, Our brother buys us cow every Salah – Family of the late Mohammed Rahman #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

GoldBod denies owing BoG GH¢1bn; demands public apology from Gideon Boako

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GoldBod denies owing BoG GH¢1bn; demands public apology from Gideon Boako

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has denied a claim by Dr Gideon Boako, the Tano North MP and Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, who they owe the Bank of Ghana (BoG) an unpaid overdraft of about GH¢1 billion.

According to GoldBod, the allegations are false, accusing Dr Gideon Boako of engaging in a deliberate and malicious smear campaign.

GoldBod disclosed that the institution has never borrowed from the Bank of Ghana or any other financial institution since its establishment.

They further demanded a public apology and retraction from Dr Boako.

Parts of a statement issued by GoldBod read, “For the record, GoldBod has never at any time since its establishment taken a loan, overdraft or any debt instrument from the Bank of Ghana or any financial institution whatsoever”.

The development follows Dr Gideon Boako, who questioned GoldBod’s reported profit of about GH¢907 million.

He argued that any outstanding liability to the central bank should be reflected in the institution’s financial position.

“I’ve heard people say that GoldBod says they made a profit of GH¢907m, but that cannot be true because GoldBod took a GH¢1bn overdraft from the Bank of Ghana, and if that is reflected in their books, they’ll actually be in a loss,” he said.

The GoldBod response adds to the growing dispute over the reported losses under the domestic gold purchase programme, with the Minority and the Gold Board continuing to disagree over the financial implications of the transactions and the institutions responsible for them.

Meanwhile, Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has announced that the Minority in Parliament has filed a second motion seeking the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate the alleged GH¢22 billion loss linked to gold trade transactions involving the GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the motion also seeks to summon the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, to appear before the committee if Parliament approves the request.

The Minority leader disclosed that the motion was filed and signed by several of its MPs, including Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Tweneboah Koduah, Jerry Shaib Ahmed, Vincent Asafuah, Dr Kyei Asamoah and the Minority’s Ranking Member on the Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam.

Speaking on Good Evening Ghana on August 20, 2026, the Minority Leader stated, “We have filed the necessary processes. We don’t just blow hot air. My colleagues have filed the motion. We have today at 12 noon filed a motion signed by respected Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Tweneboah Koduah, Jerry Shaib Ahmed, Vincent Asafuah, Dr Kyei Asamoah, and our ranking on finance, Dr Mohamed Amin Adam”.

“We have filed and put forward our argument. All the documents are tied there too for Speaker, who has the power of admissibility to determine admissibility,” he said.

“This is not different from the earlier one that we filed, and same was voted on. First of all, they delayed the motion for a long time. Each time we’re going to take the motion, they will say they were not prepared. Eventually, after taking the motion, they whipped their numbers to vote against it.

“Since the chief executive has offered to come, I believe his party has heard him. We pray that the 189 majority will not stampede us,” he added.

He further called for the proceedings to be broadcast live due to the public interest and the size of the alleged loss.

“Gold Board must bring all its books. I mean, because they said they are ready. BOG must come. We would invite those we have to invite and have a live coverage because 22 billion is huge sum,” he indicated.

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@ghnow_ Suspects Adams Adder Almeida and Bala Bilyon arrive at the Adabraka Circuit Court in connection with the fatal shooting at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ You have worried us – Family of the late Mohammed Rahman #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

3 petitions received over Afenyo-Markin extortion allegations – OSP

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3 petitions received over Afenyo-Markin extortion allegations – OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed that it has received three petitions in connection with allegations of extortion against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

The OSP announced that the anti-corruption agency will assess the allegations of extortion and related conduct against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

In a press release, the OSP acknowledged that the allegations have attracted public attention, adding that they have received petitions in connection with the matter.

According to the OSP, they have received a joint petition from two individuals concerning the allegations.

The OSP also confirmed receiving two separate petitions from other individuals relating to the same matter.

In a press release issued on Monday, August 24, the anti-corruption agency stated, “Allegations of Extortion Against the Minority Leader of Parliament.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made by the Chief Executive of Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

The OSP also acknowledges a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions submitted by other persons, in relation to the allegations.

Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted”.

In the meantime, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has broken his silence on whether he would be going to court over allegations made against him by the CEO of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, who accused him of being an extortionist.

Afenyo-Markin appears to have softened his earlier threat to pursue legal action over allegations made by Sammy Gyamfi.

The Minority leader on JoyNews’ The Probe on Sunday evening, August 23, declined to commit himself to legal action, instead invoking the biblical example of Jesus Christ.

According to Afenyo-Markin, in the Bible, Jesus was accused with wild allegations, but he kept quiet and watched them.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe, Afenyo-Markin stated, “I have made certain statements. I would rely on them without more. Don’t rush. In the Bible, Jesus was accused; wild allegations. He kept quiet and watched them. He could have done anything.”

“But you see, when you are dealing with situations, the people of Ghana expect a certain level of maturity from me. The people of Ghana see that this is an accomplished businessman. He’s been in the space for some time. He’s leading a group. The tradition of the party NPP that I lead expects a certain level of conduct.”

“So if I would be carried away with emotions, I would fail. It’s not an emotional game. It’s not a game that somebody attacks you; you should also react. No, you won’t get it.”

“There is always a bait in politics, and don’t underestimate it. Opponents also have a strategy,” he added.

“I was a majority leader. I know how government operates. I know how government can divert attention. So I’ve been there. Because the government must hold itself together, so it can be thrown in today’s social media. Let’s divert attention. Let’s stain the man.”

Meanwhile, Solomon Owusu and Andrew Appiah-Danquah, two bigwigs of the United Party (UP), have filed a joint petition seeking a criminal investigation into Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over an alleged $1 million extortion demand.

The two have said the extortion claims against the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, must be investigated as a criminal case.

They argued that the allegations, even if accompanied by a hint of a civil suit from the MP, are far too serious to be left to civil litigation alone.

According to them, the extortion allegations against the Minority Leader are a worrying development that must not be allowed to end without an investigation.

The party has petitioned six state institutions to launch a formal probe into the $1 million claim.

The petition named the Attorney General, Special Prosecutor, Speaker Bagbin, CHRAJ, IGP and the CID.

The UP bigwigs are demanding, “Determine whether the alleged demand was connected with a threat of reputational injury, adverse publication, prosecution, parliamentary action, political pressure or any other act or forbearance;

Determine whether any public office, parliamentary position or institutional authority was employed or threatened as leverage in furtherance of the alleged demand;

Determine whether the evidence discloses attempted extortion, corruption, abuse of public office, conspiracy, abetment or any related offence;

Institute the appropriate criminal, disciplinary, parliamentary, civil recovery or other proceedings if the allegations are substantiated

Communicate an appropriate conclusion if the allegations are not substantiated; and

Take such further lawful action as may be necessary to vindicate constitutional accountability, deter the abuse of public power and preserve public confidence in Ghana’s democratic institutions”

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@ghnow_ Task force officials were seen carrying away meat belonging to an abochi seller after removing him from an area where he was reportedly not authorised to trade. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Suspects Adams Adder Almeida and Bala Bilyon arrive at the Adabraka Circuit Court in connection with the fatal shooting at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

More than 45 million tablets of tramadol seized within two years – Interior Minister

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More than 45 million tablets of tramadol seized within two years – Interior Minister

Interior Minister, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, has disclosed that in less than two years more than 45 million tramadol tablets have been seized in Ghana.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, August 24, 2026, the Interior Minister disclosed that 217 arrests have been made, with 165 prosecutions made, with more than 8,500 kilogrammes of narcotics also seized.

According to Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, tramadol seizures were particularly worrying, given the growing use of synthetic drugs.

The Interior Minister stated, “One of the major challenges that confronts us continues to be the illicit drug fight”.

“One of the biggest challenges now is the use of these synthetic drugs, and Narcotics Control has intensified its effort. Imagine, in less than two years, over 45 million tablets of tramadol were seized or intercepted”.

Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka credited the Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies, for their decisive approach to the drug abuse problem.

He further disclosed that the government was also going after the financial networks behind the illicit drug trade, rather than focusing only on arrests.

The Interior Minister disclosed that intelligence-led operations had resulted in 73 tainted assets being recovered within about 20 months, while more than 19 kilogrammes of gold had been seized in suspected drug-money laundering cases.

He also revealed that  GH¢6.9 million and US$440,000 in cash have also been restrained in connection with suspected drug-related activities.

Meanwhile, the Interior Minister has disclosed that Ghana has removed 2,281 migrant beggars and 774 other illegal immigrants involved in transnational organised crime in 2025.

According to the Interior Minister, the Ghana Immigration Service had continued to remove foreign nationals found to be engaging in irregular migration and unlawful activities.

He disclosed that the enforcement exercise had continued into 2026, with the Ghana Immigration Service removing 960 migrant beggars from the streets of Accra and Kumasi and another 186 illegal immigrants by July this year.

Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed argued that Ghana was pursuing the removals while remaining mindful of the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement of Persons and the country’s longstanding diplomatic relations with other countries.

Interior Minister stated, “Before I sequentially account for the work of the Ministry for the Interior thus far, I want to address an issue that has understandably attracted public attention in recent times: the presence of beggars on our streets, especially migrant beggars and others involved in illegal activities.

As Minister, I acknowledge the concerns and anxieties of citizens and wish to assure the public that this is not an issue that has been ignored by the Government or the security services.

Ghana occupies a unique position in our subregion. We are an oasis of peace and stability in a region that has, in recent years, faced significant security and economic challenges. This explains the urge of people from countries experiencing difficulties in the subregion to look to Ghana for refuge. But we also have a duty to protect our borders, maintain public order and safeguard our national security and economic interests.

By the end of 2025, 2,281 migrant beggars and 774 other illegal immigrants involved in transnational organized crimes had been removed from Ghana. By July 2026, a further 960 migrant beggars and 186 other illegal Immigrants had been removed.

We are pursuing these removals fully conscious of Ghana’s obligations under the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, as well as our diplomatic relations and longstanding ties with other countries.

Our objective is to reduce irregular migration and unlawful activities associated with it to the barest minimum, while ensuring that enforcement action is lawful, undertaken by the appropriate authorities, and carried out in a manner that is respectful of human dignity.

Let me be clear: the challenge before us is not a lack of political will, security intelligence, or leadership. It is, principally, a question of scale. I can assure the public that there is a high-level consensus, with earmarked logistical support to increase the scale of the removals and strengthen our borders. Evidence of that will soon be apparent.

We will continue to protect Ghana’s tradition of hospitality, but we will do so alongside a firm commitment to the rule of law, national security and public order”.

@ghnow_ Suspects Adams Adder Almeida and Bala Bilyon arrive at the Adabraka Circuit Court in connection with the fatal shooting at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Task force officials were seen carrying away meat belonging to an abochi seller after removing him from an area where he was reportedly not authorised to trade. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

OSP speaks on extortion allegations against Minority Leader, Afenyo-Markin

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OSP speaks on extortion allegations against Minority Leader, Afenyo-Markin

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that the anti-corruption agency will assess the allegations of extortion and related conduct against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

The OSP, in a press release, acknowledged that the allegations have attracted public attention, adding that they have received petitions in connection with the matter.

According to the OSP, they have received a joint petition from two individuals concerning the allegations.

The OSP also confirmed receiving two separate petitions from other individuals relating to the same matter.

In a press release issued on Monday, August 24, the anti-corruption agency stated, “Allegations of Extortion Against the Minority Leader of Parliament.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made by the Chief Executive of Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

The OSP also acknowledges a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions submitted by other persons, in relation to the allegations.

Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted”.

In the meantime, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has broken his silence on whether he would be going to court over allegations made against him by the CEO of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, who accused him of being an extortionist.

Afenyo-Markin appears to have softened his earlier threat to pursue legal action over allegations made by Sammy Gyamfi.

The Minority leader on JoyNews’ The Probe on Sunday evening, August 23, declined to commit himself to legal action, instead invoking the biblical example of Jesus Christ.

According to Afenyo-Markin, in the Bible, Jesus was accused with wild allegations, but he kept quiet and watched them.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe, Afenyo-Markin stated, “I have made certain statements. I would rely on them without more. Don’t rush. In the Bible, Jesus was accused; wild allegations. He kept quiet and watched them. He could have done anything.”

“But you see, when you are dealing with situations, the people of Ghana expect a certain level of maturity from me. The people of Ghana see that this is an accomplished businessman. He’s been in the space for some time. He’s leading a group. The tradition of the party NPP that I lead expects a certain level of conduct.”

“So if I would be carried away with emotions, I would fail. It’s not an emotional game. It’s not a game that somebody attacks you; you should also react. No, you won’t get it.”

“There is always a bait in politics, and don’t underestimate it. Opponents also have a strategy,” he added.

“I was a majority leader. I know how government operates. I know how government can divert attention. So I’ve been there. Because the government must hold itself together, so it can be thrown in today’s social media. Let’s divert attention. Let’s stain the man.”

Meanwhile, Solomon Owusu and Andrew Appiah-Danquah, two bigwigs of the United Party (UP), have filed a joint petition seeking a criminal investigation into Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over an alleged $1 million extortion demand.

The two have said the extortion claims against the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, must be investigated as a criminal case.

They argued that the allegations, even if accompanied by a hint of a civil suit from the MP, are far too serious to be left to civil litigation alone.

According to them, the extortion allegations against the Minority Leader are a worrying development that must not be allowed to end without an investigation.

The party has petitioned six state institutions to launch a formal probe into the $1 million claim.

The petition named the Attorney General, Special Prosecutor, Speaker Bagbin, CHRAJ, IGP and the CID.

The UP bigwigs are demanding, “Determine whether the alleged demand was connected with a threat of reputational injury, adverse publication, prosecution, parliamentary action, political pressure or any other act or forbearance;

Determine whether any public office, parliamentary position or institutional authority was employed or threatened as leverage in furtherance of the alleged demand;

Determine whether the evidence discloses attempted extortion, corruption, abuse of public office, conspiracy, abetment or any related offence;

Institute the appropriate criminal, disciplinary, parliamentary, civil recovery or other proceedings if the allegations are substantiated

Communicate an appropriate conclusion if the allegations are not substantiated; and

Take such further lawful action as may be necessary to vindicate constitutional accountability, deter the abuse of public power and preserve public confidence in Ghana’s democratic institutions”

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@ghnow_ Walayi, Our brother buys us cow every Salah – Family of the late Mohammed Rahman #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Suspects Adams Adder Almeida and Bala Bilyon arrive at the Adabraka Circuit Court in connection with the fatal shooting at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

2,281 beggars, 774 illegal immigrants removed from the streets in 2025 – Interior Minister

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2,281 beggars, 774 illegal immigrants removed from the streets in 2025 – Interior Minister

Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed has disclosed that Ghana has removed 2,281 migrant beggars and 774 other illegal immigrants involved in transnational organised crime in 2025.

According to the Interior Minister, the Ghana Immigration Service had continued to remove foreign nationals found to be engaging in irregular migration and unlawful activities.

He disclosed that the enforcement exercise had continued into 2026, with the Ghana Immigration Service removing 960 migrant beggars from the streets of Accra and Kumasi and another 186 illegal immigrants by July this year.

Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed argued that Ghana was pursuing the removals while remaining mindful of the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement of Persons and the country’s longstanding diplomatic relations with other countries.

Speaking to the public at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, August 24, 2026, the Interior Minister stated, “Before I sequentially account for the work of the Ministry for the Interior thus far, I want to address an issue that has understandably attracted public attention in recent times: the presence of beggars on our streets, especially migrant beggars and others involved in illegal activities.

As Minister, I acknowledge the concerns and anxieties of citizens and wish to assure the public that this is not an issue that has been ignored by the Government or the security services.

Ghana occupies a unique position in our subregion. We are an oasis of peace and stability in a region that has, in recent years, faced significant security and economic challenges. This explains the urge of people from countries experiencing difficulties in the subregion to look to Ghana for refuge. But we also have a duty to protect our borders, maintain public order and safeguard our national security and economic interests.

By the end of 2025, 2,281 migrant beggars and 774 other illegal immigrants involved in transnational organized crimes had been removed from Ghana. By July 2026, a further 960 migrant beggars and 186 other illegal Immigrants had been removed.

We are pursuing these removals fully conscious of Ghana’s obligations under the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, as well as our diplomatic relations and longstanding ties with other countries.

Our objective is to reduce irregular migration and unlawful activities associated with it to the barest minimum, while ensuring that enforcement action is lawful, undertaken by the appropriate authorities, and carried out in a manner that is respectful of human dignity.

Let me be clear: the challenge before us is not a lack of political will, security intelligence, or leadership. It is, principally, a question of scale. I can assure the public that there is a high-level consensus, with earmarked logistical support to increase the scale of the removals and strengthen our borders. Evidence of that will soon be apparent.

We will continue to protect Ghana’s tradition of hospitality, but we will do so alongside a firm commitment to the rule of law, national security and public order.

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@ghnow_ Funny Face vs Kweku Manu Boxing Match Highlights #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Prince Kamaldeen Mohammed stops Kokou Vinyo De Souza by TKO to claim victory in the WBL Africa Continental Light Heavyweight title clash! 🥊🔥🏆 #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

5 busted over robbery and murder of gold buyer at Agona Nkwanta

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5 busted over robbery and murder of gold buyer at Agona Nkwanta

The Western Regional Police Command has announced the arrest of five suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of a 40-year-old gold buyer at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region.

The deceased gold buyer has been identified as Seth Kobina, who was shot in the chest during an attack on his gold-buying shop on Thursday, August 20.

The Police disclosed that the incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. when armed men attacked the shop and shot Mr Kobina.

The deceased was rushed to the Agona Nkwanta Hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead on arrival.

In a Facebook post, the Police Service detailed, “POLICE ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS OVER ROBBERY AND MURDER OF GOLD BUYER AT AGONA NKWANTA

The Western Regional Police Command has arrested five (5) suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of a 40-year-old gold buyer, Seth Kobina, at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region.

On 20th August 2026 at about 8:00 p.m., some armed men attacked a gold buying shop and shot the owner in the chest. He was rushed to the Agona Nkwanta Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Preliminary investigations and CCTV footage identified suspect Emmanuel Amponsah alias “Vandam”, 29, as the alleged leader of the gang.

On 21st August 2026, suspect Amponsah was arrested at a guest house in Agona Nkwanta. A search conducted on him led to the recovery of a locally manufactured pistol and two live BB cartridges. He was subsequently taken ill and was rushed to the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital for medical attention, but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Further investigations led to the arrest of suspects Christopher Seyiri alias “Cross and Die”, 47; Bashiru Ibrahim, 20; and Thomas Odoom alias “Wale”, 30, within the Agona Nkwanta area. Another suspect, Isaac Quayeson alias “Last Burial”, was arrested at Denkyira Kwaboso in the Western North Region. A search of his residence led to the recovery of a locally manufactured pistol, three live BB cartridges, a metal bar and two cutlasses.

During investigations, suspect Quayeson identified suspect Amponsah as the person who shot and killed the deceased and also identified suspect Odoom as one of the suspects captured in the CCTV footage.

The suspects are assisting with investigations, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other accomplices connected to the robbery and murder”.

In other news, the bodyguards of Awutu Senya East Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Naa Koryoo Okunor, have been arrested for allegedly engaging in a gold robbery operation.

Reports by Crime Check TV GH on August 3, 2026, detailed that the suspects, who served as bodyguards to the MP, robbed a gold dealer.

According to Crime Check TV GH, the suspects allegedly used tactical uniforms resembling those of military and police personnel during the robbery.

The two bodyguards have been identified as Justice Kpappo Mingle, 31 and Justice Mensah.

The information gathered suggests Mingle, before the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed power, worked as a photographer before later becoming a bodyguard for the MP, while Mensah was reportedly a vulcaniser before taking up the same role.

Also, the victim has been identified as George Osei Tutu, a gold dealer from Bekwai in the Ashanti Region.

Reports suggest he was allegedly transporting gold valued at GH¢165,000 from Denkyie to Fomena when the suspects intercepted him, forcing him to divert onto a bush road and robbing him of the gold.

The two also made away with the victim’s car keys and other personal belongings before fleeing the scene.

Police probes have revealed that the suspects hid in a nearby bush, changed out of their tactical uniforms and later travelled to Adansi Asokwa, lodging at Adom Ara Kwa Guest House before proceeding to Kasoa.

According to the Police, their investigations were aided by a mistake allegedly made by Justice Mingle, who left his wallet at the robbery scene, which contained his identification cards and business cards, enabling investigators to trace him.

The Police detailed that they subsequently tracked and arrested Mingle at Nyanano.

During interrogation, Mingle allegedly confessed to the crime and led officers to Akweley, where his alleged accomplice, Justice Mensah, was nabbed.

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@ghnow_ Funny Face Before The Fight 😂😂 and during the fight #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Funny Face vs Kweku Manu Boxing Match Highlights #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Dr Bawumia has full confidence in my leadership – Afenyo-Markin says

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Dr Bawumia has full confidence in my leadership – Afenyo-Markin says

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has said the NPP’s 2028 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has full confidence in his leadership of the NPP caucus in Parliament.

The Minority in a Facebook post revealed that he held a meeting at Dr Bawumia’s private residence in Accra to discuss party matters.

According to Afenyo-Markin, Dr Bawumia urged him and the Minority to remain focused.

He revealed that Dr Bawumia has called on the Minority, under his leadership, to do everything within the rules of the House to ensure the Mahama government is held fully accountable to the people of Ghana for the  $1.7 billion loss arising from the operations of GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.

In a Facebook post on Monday, August 24, Afenyo-Markin wrote, “I held a meeting this morning with the Flag-Bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP: Development in Freedom), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at his private residence in Accra.

We discussed party matters and the agenda before the Minority as Parliament reconvenes for an emergency sitting called by the Speaker.

Dr Bawumia expressed his full confidence in my leadership of the Minority. He urged me to remain focused on the loss of over $1.7 billion, equivalent to 1.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), arising from the operations of GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, a figure confirmed by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) own August 2026 report. He cautioned me against being distracted by attempts to divert public attention from it.

He called on the Minority, under my leadership, to do everything within the rules of the House to ensure the Mahama government is held fully accountable to the people of Ghana for this loss. He commended the Minority for its efforts so far.

I assured him that this is a national task the Minority intends to prosecute to the fullest extent of our ability, with the very best of intentions, and minded always by the interests of the Ghanaian people. I further informed him that this colossal loss, under the watch of GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana, is firmly on the Minority’s agenda as Parliament reconvenes today.

We remain resolute in this commitment, and we will not relent until the Ghanaian people receive the answers they deserve”.

In other news, Solomon Owusu and Andrew Appiah-Danquah, two bigwigs of the United Party (UP), have filed a joint petition seeking a criminal investigation into Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over an alleged $1 million extortion demand.

The two have said the extortion claims against the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, must be investigated as a criminal case.

They argued that the allegations, even if accompanied by a hint of a civil suit from the MP, are far too serious to be left to civil litigation alone.

According to them, the extortion allegations against the Minority Leader are a worrying development that must not be allowed to end without an investigation.

The party has petitioned six state institutions to launch a formal probe into the $1 million claim.

The petition named the Attorney General, Special Prosecutor, Speaker Bagbin, CHRAJ, IGP and the CID.

The UP bigwigs are demanding, “Determine whether the alleged demand was connected with a threat of reputational injury, adverse publication, prosecution, parliamentary action, political pressure or any other act or forbearance;

Determine whether any public office, parliamentary position or institutional authority was employed or threatened as leverage in furtherance of the alleged demand;

Determine whether the evidence discloses attempted extortion, corruption, abuse of public office, conspiracy, abetment or any related offence;

Institute the appropriate criminal, disciplinary, parliamentary, civil recovery or other proceedings if the allegations are substantiated

Communicate an appropriate conclusion if the allegations are not substantiated; and

Take such further lawful action as may be necessary to vindicate constitutional accountability, deter the abuse of public power and preserve public confidence in Ghana’s democratic institutions”

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@ghnow_ Truck Driver Alleges Police Demand GH¢20 at Tema Harbour Entrance #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Ayawaso West MP John Dumelo has supported students heading to Senior High School with chop boxes, mattresses, cutlasses and other essential items to ease the financial burden on their families. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Nuel-elite Lyrics 🤌🏾

Video – Security man caught after allegedly blackmailing female student into having an affair with him

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Video – Security man caught after allegedly blackmailing female student into having an affair with him

A viral video has surfaced of a security man at Mim Senior High School in the Ahafo Region, known as Obonto, caught after he allegedly blackmailed a female student into having an affair with him.

It has been alleged that the security man threatened to report her for sneaking off campus unless she agreed to his demands.

According to the information gathered, the student reportedly alerted male friends, who rushed to the guard’s room and allegedly caught him with her.

In the viral video, the security man was captured shirtless in a modest room with the female student in a purple dress.

After the bust, the security man was captured walking out of the room with the female student pleading with her male colleagues on her knees.

The security man was later spotted outside with students loudly cheering after he was captured.

The video shared by EDHUB was captioned, “A security guard at Mim Senior High School, known as “Obonto,” has reportedly been caught after allegedly pressuring a female student into having an affair with him.

According to reports, the guard allegedly threatened to expose the student for leaving campus without permission if she refused his advances.

He was intercepted by some students before he could make any advances and was allegedly subjected to a slight beating”.

In related news, the  Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted two watchmen of the Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School (BOGISS) after a disturbing incident of alleged sexual assault involving a special needs student.

In a statement issued, the Ghana Education Service revealed the interdiction of the two watchmen accused in connection with the alleged assault.

According to the GES, the two suspects have been handed over to the Police to assist with investigations.

The GES said the student was on medication and suffered a relapse on the day of the alleged incident, requiring medical attention, with the alleged sexual assault occurring during that period.

The GES further assured the public that the matter is being treated with the seriousness it deserves.

Also, the Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate reinstatement of the boarding status of a 14-year-old student.

They further directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to investigate the incident and ensure that the student receives the necessary medical attention and counselling.

The Education Ministry also condemned the alleged abuse and stressed that schools have a responsibility to protect and nurture students, particularly vulnerable children.

“The Honourable Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to:

1. Investigate the matter and report immediately.

2. Ensure that the victim receives all the necessary medical attention and counselling for her quick recovery.

3. Immediately reinstate the boarding status of the victim.

We want to assure the student’s family and the general public that the Ministry will ensure justice is served in this matter”.

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‘When we lost Weija-Gbawe election, I couldn’t afford prepaid at a point’ – Obuobia Darko-Opoku

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‘When we lost Weija-Gbawe election, I couldn’t afford prepaid at a point’ – Obuobia Darko-Opoku

Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, MahamaCares, has recounted a personal account of the difficulty she experienced after losing the 2012 parliamentary election.

The MahamaCares Administrator recounted losing the 2012 Weija-Gbawe parliamentary election and the time when she could not even afford prepaid credit for her house because she had no money.

Obuobia Darko-Opoku, the then parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Weija-Gbawe, disclosed that constituents normally start arriving at her residence as early as 4:30 a.m. to seek her assistance.

According to Obuobia Darko-Opoku, the constituents come with all sorts of stories for help.

She disclosed that when she lost the election and woke up the following morning, to her surprise, there was nobody at her gate, describing the event as a reflection of the realities of life.

Speaking at her 49th birthday thanksgiving service, Obuobia Darko-Opoku stated, “When we lost the 2012 election, at a point in time, we couldn’t buy prepaid credit for the house because there was no money. And on the day we lost that election, I woke up in the morning, drew my curtains, and realised that there was nobody at the gate. Ordinarily, by 4:30 a.m., my gate is full.

“They come with all sorts of stories, and I had to help. When I didn’t have, I had to borrow to help. But when I lost the election, and I woke up that morning, there was nobody there. That is life,” she noted.

Back in 2012, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, the parliamentary candidate of the NDC  was defeated by Tina Naa Ayele Mensah of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the parliamentary elections, garnering 34,216 votes, while Obuobia Darko-Opoku, who polled 25,087 votes.

In other news, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku has revealed some non-communicable diseases supported by the fund.

The Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who shared an update on the administrator’s media briefing on X, revealed that additional disease conditions will be included in the benefits package by the end of the year.

In his post, Felix Kwakye Ofosu wrote, “Here are the non-communicable diseases whose treatment is currently supported by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares).

Breast cancer, cervical cancer, prostate cancer, and childhood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma, soft tissue sarcomas, retinoblastoma, and nephroblastoma.

Additional disease conditions will be included in the benefits package by the end of the year”.

Also, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku has stated that the MahhamaCares will not support patients seeking medical treatment outside Ghana.

 She revealed that the Mahama Cares fund has recently come under increasing pressure, with persons appealing for funding to seek treatment abroad.

Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku disclosed that the governing law that established the Fund restricts its mandate to supporting free treatment for non-communicable diseases in Ghana.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, May 11, she said, “There is something that we keep getting. Many people want funding to go abroad. Let me announce here, and now, we do not support any funding out of the borders of this country.

“That money that we spend for one patient to go to India for treatment, we can use that for about 20 patients in the country. Anything beyond the borders as stipulated in the Act is beyond us,” she said.

Meanwhile, for one to benefit from support under the Trust Fund, an applicant must meet three basic eligibility requirements.

The applicant must be a Ghanaian citizen, an active NHIS card bearer, and must have a medical condition that falls within the approved conditions supported under the Fund.

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“Stop the misinformation!” – Afenyo-Markin calls out JOYNEWS 

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“Stop the misinformation!” – Afenyo-Markin calls out JOYNEWS 

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has called out Multimedia group JOYNEWS, accusing them of publishing misinformation while ordering the media house to pull down their publication.

According to Afenyo-Markin, reports that he has been summoned by his colleagues on the NPP minority caucus are untrue.

 The Minority leader disclosed that he was the one who summoned his colleagues for their Caucus meeting, as is routinely done ahead of every Meeting of Parliament, to strategise and coordinate our parliamentary business.

He further ordered the multimedia group to “pull down the misinformation on your website and correct the record”.

In a post on X in reaction to JOYNEWS publication, Afenyo-Markin stated, “myjoyonline.com,

Stop the misinformation!

Stop the misinformation!

Stop the misinformation!

Your report that I have been summoned is untrue.

On the contrary, ahead of the reconvening of Parliament, I have summoned my colleagues for our Caucus meeting, as is routinely done ahead of every Meeting of Parliament, to strategise and coordinate our parliamentary business.

This is a regular practice of the Caucus and should not be misrepresented as anything else.

Joy FM, pull down the misinformation on your website and correct the record”.

His comments come on the back of reports suggesting the NPP caucus had summoned him to answer questions concerning Sammy Gyamfi’s extortion allegation against him.

The report alleged that the NPP minority considered the allegations serious and is demanding answers from their leader.

According to reports, pressure from some members led to the meeting being scheduled for this morning, ahead of Parliament’s sitting later in the afternoon.

Afenyo-Markin, during the meeting, will be allowed to respond to questions from his colleagues and clarify the circumstances surrounding the allegations.

Reports suggest the main agenda of the meeting centred on the business of parliament prior to the recall, but the caucus had considered the allegations against their leader and would most likely raise them at the meeting as “other matters.”

Meanwhile, Solomon Owusu and Andrew Appiah-Danquah, two bigwigs of the United Party (UP), have filed a joint petition seeking a criminal investigation into Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over an alleged $1 million extortion demand.

The two have said the extortion claims against the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, must be investigated as a criminal case.

They argued that the allegations, even if accompanied by a hint of a civil suit from the MP, are far too serious to be left to civil litigation alone.

According to them, the extortion allegations against the Minority Leader are a worrying development that must not be allowed to end without an investigation.

The party has petitioned six state institutions to launch a formal probe into the $1 million claim.

The petition named the Attorney General, Special Prosecutor, Speaker Bagbin, CHRAJ, IGP and the CID.

The UP bigwigs are demanding, “Determine whether the alleged demand was connected with a threat of reputational injury, adverse publication, prosecution, parliamentary action, political pressure or any other act or forbearance;

Determine whether any public office, parliamentary position or institutional authority was employed or threatened as leverage in furtherance of the alleged demand;

Determine whether the evidence discloses attempted extortion, corruption, abuse of public office, conspiracy, abetment or any related offence;

Institute the appropriate criminal, disciplinary, parliamentary, civil recovery or other proceedings if the allegations are substantiated

Communicate an appropriate conclusion if the allegations are not substantiated; and

Take such further lawful action as may be necessary to vindicate constitutional accountability, deter the abuse of public power and preserve public confidence in Ghana’s democratic institutions”

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Manasseh Azure breaks silence on Afenyo-Markin’s extortionist allegation

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Manasseh Azure breaks silence on Afenyo-Markin’s extortionist allegation

Manasseh Azure Awuni, an Investigative journalist, has weighed in on the ongoing public banter between Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) CEO Sammy Gyamfi.

According to Manasseh Azure Awuni, the personal attacks between Sammy Gyamfi and Afenyo-Markin and the malicious allegations of extortion have distorted the primary goal of ensuring accountability.

He argued that whether the losses were incurred by GoldBod or the Bank of Ghana, ensuring accountability and preventing similar losses in the future should be the main focus.

In a Facebook post, Manasseh Azure wrote, “In the statement denying unnamed allegations and remaining silent on the person making the allegations, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, said he raised questions about “the losses incurred under the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and the role of GoldBod in those transactions.”

The position that the losses were incurred by GoldBod is shifting. Now they are Bank of Ghana losses, and GoldBod played a role in the transaction. That’s what my limited understanding of the English Language teaches me from Afenyo Markin’s statement quoted above.

Does this shift not weaken what could otherwise have been a legitimate demand for answers from those who caused the losses? And why is the Bank of Ghana not missing in the quest for accountability?

Before Goldbod was formed, trading was ongoing, and the Bank of Ghana was incurring losses. The current loss is bigger than before, and we should demand answers and find ways to forestall or minimise future losses. Whether the loss was caused by GoldBod or the Bank of Ghana should concern us.

However, the approach adopted by those asking the questions seems to have weakened the arm of accountability.

As it stands, whatever legitimate questions and critical discussions people were having on the matter have been marred. The matter has been reduced to Sammy Gyamfi and GoldBod. And now allegations of extortion against Afenyo-Markin”.

His comments come on the heels of Sammy Gyamfi, who defended his decision to describe Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as an “extortionist”.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, his comment was made based on underlying issues between him and Afenyo-Markin which are not known to the public.

Sammy Gyamfi on Joy News’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, August 22, 2026, disclosed that he had never used the term against any of his other critics, arguing that his choice of words was based on specific matters involving Afenyo-Markin.

Sammy Gyamfi on Newsfile stated, “You see, my brother, there are many underlying issues between Afenyo-Markin and me that you don’t know, and those watching don’t know. I have appeared on Newsfile too many times. Perhaps in this country I have held more press conferences on political issues than anybody”.

“Have you ever heard me use the word extortion against any of my critics? Have you ever heard me? Why would I use this word now? And why have you not heard Afenyo say anything about that, or challenge me, or threaten to sue? So, the NPP people talking; there are things you don’t know,” he added.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, Afenyo-Markin had not publicly rebutted the allegation because he knows the claim to be true, adding that the absence of a legal challenge or direct response from the Effutu MP was significant.

“I will not just… Me, I’m a consummate democrat. I eat and drink debates. Yes, and that is why he cannot comment on that or even challenge me. He cannot, because he knows that what I said is true. So, there are many things that you may not have the benefit of,” he stated.

“Tell him that you want to be his lawyer so that he sues Sammy Gyamfi to substantiate that claim. Tell him. Or tell him that you will give him an interview here and Sammy Gyamfi will come, and that he should dare Sammy Gyamfi,” he said.

“That is not an insult. I’m speaking about what has happened, and he knows.” Gyamfi concluded.

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Grid-powered streetlights to be replaced with solar systems nationwide – Roads Minister

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Grid-powered streetlights to be replaced with solar systems nationwide – Roads Minister

Govern Kwame Agbodza, the Roads and Highways Minister, has announced plans to replace conventional, grid-powered streetlights with solar-powered systems across the country.

The Roads Minister highlighted that the move would reduce the impact of faults on individual streetlights, arguing that the solar-powered units can operate independently of one another.

According to Govern Kwame Agbodza, all new road projects and streetlight replacement works would now prioritise solar-powered systems.

He disclosed that the government would no longer install main-grid-powered streetlights as part of new projects.

“Government has taken a decision to replace all streetlights with solar. With solar, even if one is damaged, the others can work,” Mr Agbodza said.

In other news, over the past three years, Ghana under the NPP and NDC governments has blown an estimated GH¢8 billion on expanding streetlights across the country.

However, despite the billions spent, many major roads, highways and communities continue to be plunged into darkness at night, raising serious questions about how the funds have been used.

From Ghana’s capital, Accra, to other parts of the country, non-functioning streetlights have become a familiar sight on Ghana’s streets, with poles standing along major roads but providing little or no lighting.

The situation has renewed concerns about the efficiency, value for money and sustainability of Ghana’s streetlighting system.

In this article, we examine how Ghana spent GH¢8 billion on streetlights within just three years, while many of the streets they were meant to light up remain dark.

The information cited from The Fourth Estate revealed that Ghana, through the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, spent a whopping eight billion cedis on streetlights in 3 years.

According to reports, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition between 2023 and 2025 awarded 88 separate contracts to 25 companies to supply streetlights through single-source tendering.

A news article filed by The Fourth Estate detailed, “Data from the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, made available to The Fourth Estate through a right to information request, shows the government awarded nine contracts for the supply of streetlights in 2023 at a total cost of GHS400 million.

In 2024, the number of contracts increased to 78 at a cost of GHS7.5 billion. As of December 2025, the current government had awarded one contract at GHS 49 million”.

However, despite massive spending, there is persistent darkness on the streets of Ghana at night due to non-functional lights, poor project delivery, substandard materials, limited supervision, and procurement infractions flagged by the Auditor-General.

 Energy-sector analysts Dr Charles Gyamfi Ofori, Policy Lead for Climate Change and Energy Transition at the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), have questioned why many roads remain dark despite the billions of cedis committed to streetlight projects.

Dr Charles Gyamfi Ofori argued that the poor project deliveries and contract variations are the reason why the country is spending so much on streetlights but has little to show for it.

The articles also disclosed that the Auditor-General cited multiple infractions of streetlight procurement.

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BOGISS PTA demands thorough and swift investigation into 14-year-old student sexual abuse

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BOGISS PTA demands thorough and swift investigation into 14-year-old student sexual abuse

The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of the Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School (BOGISS) are demanding a thorough and swift investigation into the 14-year-old student sexual abuse.

The BOGISS PTA condemned the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old student with special needs.

According to the BOGISS PTA,  the developments surrounding the case are of “deep concern”, and the PTA considered the allegations extremely disturbing.

The alleged incident involves two security personnel attached to the Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School.

In a statement dated Monday, August 24, the BOGISS PTA stated, “The PTA condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the alleged defilement of a student of this school. No child entrusted to the care of BOGISS should ever suffer any form of sexual abuse, exploitation, or harm, and we consider the allegations extremely disturbing.

We commend the swift arrest of the two suspects by the Ghana Police Service and their interdiction by the Ghana Education Service (GES), and we call for full, transparent, and expeditious investigations, with the harshest sanctions applied to anyone found culpable under the law.”

“The PTA further calls on GES, the Department of Social Welfare, and relevant child-protection agencies to ensure that the affected student receives the counselling, medical care, and protection she needs, and that her welfare, dignity, and educational future are safeguarded throughout the process”.

“Any decision affecting her status as a student should be guided first and foremost by her best interests, in line with standard child-protection practice.”

Meanwhile, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted two watchmen of the Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School (BOGISS) after a disturbing incident of alleged sexual assault involving a special needs student.

In a statement issued, the Ghana Education Service revealed the interdiction of the two watchmen accused in connection with the alleged assault.

According to the GES, the two suspects have been handed over to the Police to assist with investigations.

The GES said the student was on medication and suffered a relapse on the day of the alleged incident, requiring medical attention, with the alleged sexual assault occurring during that period.

The GES further assured the public that the matter is being treated with the seriousness it deserves.

Also, the Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate reinstatement of the boarding status of a 14-year-old student.

They further directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to investigate the incident and ensure that the student receives the necessary medical attention and counselling.

The Education Ministry also condemned the alleged abuse and stressed that schools have a responsibility to protect and nurture students, particularly vulnerable children.

The Honourable Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, also directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to:

1. Investigate the matter and report immediately.

2. Ensure that the victim receives all the necessary medical attention and counselling for her quick recovery.

3. Immediately reinstate the boarding status of the victim.

We want to assure the student’s family and the general public that the Ministry will ensure justice is served in this matter.

The Ministry of Education sees the development as an act of indiscipline and reaffirms its commitment to the safety, dignity, and rights of every child in the Ghanaian school system”.

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Naa Yab Tolon Naa Sulemana, Paramount Chief of Tolon dead

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Naa Yab Tolon Naa Sulemana, Paramount Chief of Tolon dead

Naa Yab Tolon Naa Sulemana, the Paramount Chief of the Tolon Traditional Area, has reportedly died.

The late Paramount Chief of Tolon cause of his death is not yet known.

His death comes as a major blow to the people of Tolon, with the community thrown into a state of mourning.

Naa Yab Tolon Naa Sulemana was enskinned as the Paramount Chief of Tolon in 2019 by the late Ndan Yaa Naa Bukali II and was a retired Major of the Ghana Army.

The late Paramount Chief of Tolon, before his enskinment, played an important role in the Dagbon peace process and was actively involved in efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in the traditional area.

Naa Yab Tolon Naa Sulemana was also a strong advocate for education and development in Dagbon, contributing to initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of the people.

The late Paramount Chief of Tolon’s death comes a month after His Royal Majesty Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, the Overlord of Dagbon, passed away.

Yaa Naa Abukari II passed away as the 41st Yaa Naa following his enskinment on January 18, 2019.

The news of the Yaa Naa’s death has plunged the kingdom into mourning.

His passing was announced on Monday, July 13, by the Head of the Dagbon Kingmakers, Kuga Naa Adam Abdulai II, following the performance of customary rites at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi.

The announcement was preceded by the sounding of the traditional talking drum and the observance of customary rituals, signalling the death of the Ya-Na.

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“I campaigned for Mahama, but I have been put to shame” – Martin Amidu

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“I campaigned for Mahama, but I have been put to shame” – Martin Amidu

Martin Amidu, a former Special Prosecutor, has expressed his disappointment in President John Dramani Mahama over his handling of corruption issues.

According to Martin Amidu, he supported Mahama’s candidature and campaign for him in the 2024 election, hoping he would succeed in the fight against corruption.

The former Special Prosecutor argued that Mahama’s fight against corruption had fallen short of his expectations.

Martin Amidu noted that ongoing partisan developments of the Mahama government, protecting party members and going after political adversaries, are not vindicating him; but are rather putting him to shame.

The former Special Prosecutor made this known while criticising the government’s handling of the AKSA bribery scandal, arguing that nothing meaningful will come out of Ghana’s investigation into the Asante Berko–AKSA bribery scandal.

The former Special Prosecutor expressed grave doubts about Ghana’s ability to produce meaningful criminal evidence, adding that the case could end without any prosecutions.

According to Martin Amidu, nothing useful by way of evidential results will come from Ghana’s investigation into the alleged corruption, corruption-related offences and money laundering connected to the AKSA deal.

Martin Amidu in a write-up titled Nothing useful will come from Ghana-AKSA probe in his conclusion wrote, “The examination of the qualitative research data available to me, my experience as a participant observer in the Ghanaian political and constitutional process, which extends into decades, and my analysis of the extant data in this discourse ground in me the sincere belief and conclusion from the bottom of my heart that nothing useful in the nature of a thorough professional investigation will come out of any Ghanaian investigation into the Asante Berko–AKSA–Ghana corruption, corruption-related and other criminal offences, such as money laundering deals, that were consummated between 2014 and 2017, leading to the conviction of the principal facilitator of the corruption transactions, Asante Kwaku Berko, by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on 6 August 2026.

All the Ghanaian public officials and politically exposed relatives of President Mahama will be cleared of any wrongdoing for the crimes committed between 2014 and 2016.

I have demonstrated from the examination and analysis of the facts and environment surrounding the Asante Berko–AKSA–Ghana bribery deal and the evolved scheme of reducing constitutionalism and democracy to the electoral democracy machine for winning the next election, introduced into Ghanaian politics by the Agyekum Kufuor government, that governments in Ghana now consider it suicidal to investigate, prosecute and convict suspects from the ruling government and political party.

EOCO, as presently constituted and controlled by the Attorney-General, is the worse vehicle for impartial, apolitical investigation and prosecution of the Asante Berko–AKSA–Ghana bribery deal, whether for corruption or money laundering.

EOCO under its present leadership, it has been contended in this discourse, has been weaponised as the Ghanaian Gestapo for hunting down perceived adversaries through the process of criminal justice administration and protecting the government’s own appointees and supporters from prosecution.

He added, “I campaigned for John Dramani Mahama to win the 7 December 2024 elections because I took the view that he had learnt his lessons from being the only President to have been defeated at the polls after one four-year term as President of Ghana.

The ongoing partisan developments of protecting party members and going after political adversaries are not vindicating me; they put me to shame.

But I still write to contribute to the founding ideals I was part of establishing in the Consultative Assembly, 1991, which became the 1992 Constitution, and to uphold the founding ideals of the NDC in 1992, which I helped to found, because I still have hope that President Mahama can redeem himself within the one and a half years left for him to become a lame duck and leave a legacy of incorruptibility.

President Mahama needs to vindicate the trust the electorate placed in him when it preferred him over the candidate of the NPP at the 7 December 2024 election.

Forces of nature, save Ghana!”

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“I nearly committed suicide twice after losing $497,000” – NDC’s Elikem Kotoko

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“I nearly committed suicide twice after losing $497,000” – NDC’s Elikem Kotoko

Elikem Kotoko, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Forestry Commission, has revealed he nearly committed suicide twice after losing $497,000.

According to Elikem Kotoko, he contemplated suicide twice following the loss of about $497,000 worth of his business during the June 3, 2015, floods at Circle in Accra.

Elikem Kotoko recounted that he was about 31 years old at the time and struggled to cope with the devastating financial setback.

He added that the experience, however, taught him the importance of patience, discipline and endurance.

Speaking at a Youth Forum, Elikem Kotoko said, “I nearly committed suicide twice before because, on June 3, 2015, the Circle floods caused me to lose close to $497,000 worth of my business.

I was 31 years old or so. I felt like my world had shattered. There was nothing more to do, but here I am today. Imagine I had killed myself. If you are not disciplined, if you cannot endure, and you are not patient enough, you may even outstep your own opportunities,” he said.

He further urged young people going through difficult circumstances to remain resilient, encouraging members of the NDC youth wing not to allow political pressure or attacks from their opponents to negatively affect them.

“You didn’t even die when we were in opposition. So is it in power that you will die? Don’t let the NPP make you feel that they are laughing at you and therefore, you fall victim to that.

They are frustrated, and in a way to make them feel okay, they have to transfer some of that energy to you so that you also begin to feel negative,” he added.

Some Ghanaians reacting to Elikem Kotoko’s claims stated, “What work does he do again?”

A netizen quizzed, “497k dollars or cedis, bro, how this people dey get all this money, and this is 2015 oooo where price of things were down a little so how do they get this kind of money”.

“He had all these funds? What is his job again???”, an X user added.

One X user added, “What business was he doing that he lost that amount?”

In other news, some months ago a 17-year-old final-year student of Mfantsipim Senior High School in Cape Coast has committed suicide.

The deceased has been identified as Emmanuel Arthur and was found in an unfinished building at Ola North, a suburb of Cape Coast.

Reports suggest he was found following a report made by a carpenter working at the site.

According to the Central Regional Police Command, officers responded to the report on June 11, 2026, and discovered the student’s remains.

The police disclosed that a search conducted at the scene led to the retrieval of a black backpack containing examination materials for a Geography Paper 1 mock examination paper bearing the name Emmanuel Arthur.

Police Investigators also recovered two mobile phones (an Android and a small ‘yam’ phone) and other personal belongings.

The Mfantsipim Senior High School subsequently confirmed the identity of the deceased, with his body released to the family after an autopsy by a pathologist at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.

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‘We remain committed to the future’ – Adamus hails gov’t 12-month backed plan to revive mine

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‘We remain committed to the future’ – Adamus hails gov’t 12-month backed plan to revive mine

Adamus Resources Limited, in a statement, has welcomed the John Mahama government’s decision to provide a pathway for resolving the issues surrounding the company and restoring the Adamus mine to sustainable operations.

According to Adamus, the outcome of a recent meeting at the Presidency was a “significant and constructive step forward” towards protecting the future of the mine.

The agreed framework will see Adamus Resources, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission jointly develop a 12-month roadmap to turn around the mine.

Also, a six-member management team, comprising three representatives from Adamus and three from the government, will oversee the implementation of the turnaround programme.

In a statement, Adamus stated, “Adamus Resources Limited welcomes the decision by the Government of Ghana to provide a pathway for the resolution of the issues surrounding the company and to support efforts to restore the mine to sustainable operations. 

The company considers the outcome of the meeting at the Presidency a significant and constructive step forward in protecting the future of the Adamus mine, its employees, contractors, suppliers, host communities and the many other stakeholders whose livelihoods and interests are connected to the operation. 

Under the agreed framework, Adamus Resources Limited, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission will work together to develop a twelve-month roadmap for turning around the mine. A six-member management team, comprising three representatives from Adamus and three from Government, will supervise the implementation of this turnaround programme. 

This collaborative approach gives all parties an opportunity to focus on what matters most: preserving and rebuilding a strategically important Ghanaian mining operation while protecting value for the country and its stakeholders. 

To our employees, contractors, suppliers, host communities, business partners, investors and the people of Ghana, we wish to assure you that Adamus remains committed to the future of the mine. 

We understand the uncertainty and anxiety that the developments of recent months may have caused. We also recognise the importance of the mine to the livelihoods of families, businesses and communities in the Western Region, as well as its contribution to Ghana’s mining sector and the national economy. This development provides renewed hope and, importantly, creates a structured opportunity for all stakeholders to work together towards a solution. 

We therefore urge our employees, contractors, suppliers and communities to remain calm, hopeful and supportive as the agreed process unfolds. We will continue to engage constructively with the Government and the relevant institutions and will provide appropriate updates as the process progresses.  Adamus Resources Limited is committed to working within the agreed twelve-month framework in good faith and with a clear focus on restoring the mine to a stronger and more sustainable footing. 

We believe the decision to pursue a collaborative turnaround is in the broader national interest. Adamus is one of the few operating indigenous large-scale mining operations in Ghana, and preserving its productive capacity represents an opportunity to protect jobs, support local businesses, sustain government revenues and strengthen Ghanaian participation in the mining industry. 

We remain confident that with cooperation between Government, Adamus, employees, financiers, suppliers and communities, the challenges confronting the mine can be overcome. 

The next important milestone will be the presentation of the twelve-month turnaround roadmap to the Presidency within the agreed two-week period. 

As we enter this new phase, Adamus Resources Limited wishes to emphasise that this is not simply about resolving a dispute. It is about protecting an important Ghanaian asset, restoring confidence, preserving livelihoods and creating the conditions for a viable and productive future. 

We are grateful to the Government of Ghana, the Presidency, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission for their willingness to engage and seek a constructive resolution.  We also appreciate the patience and continued support of our employees, host communities, suppliers, financial partners and the wider Ghanaian public”. 

They further expressed appreciation to their employees, host communities, suppliers, financial partners and the Ghanaian public for their patience and continued support.

“Adamus Resources Limited remains committed to working with all stakeholders to turn this opportunity into a successful turnaround, a stronger future for the mine and restore confidence in the Ghana mining industry”, the statement concluded.

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Wildlife guard shot dead at Kakum Forest Reserve

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Wildlife guard shot dead at Kakum Forest Reserve

Richard Otwey, a 58-year-old Wildlife Guard, has been shot dead by a suspected poacher.

Reports suggest the Wildlife guard was shot during a patrol operation at the Kakum Forest Reserve in the Assin South District of the Central Region.

According to reports, the deceased was attached to the Kakum Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission.

The incident occurred on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Assin Kruwa portion of the reserve after the guard and two colleagues allegedly encountered two men hunting inside the protected forest.

Reports disclosed that the Police received information about the shooting at about 8:25 a.m. and proceeded to the scene with officials of the Forestry Commission’s Wildlife Division.

Richard Otwey’s body was found lying under a wawa tree, about 60 metres from the boundary of the reserve, with a gunshot wound to the chest.

Also, a search of the area led to the recovery of a spent cartridge, footprints and a single-barrel gun, which have been preserved as exhibits.

During the police preliminary enquiries, the forestry guards attempted to arrest the two men, identified as Bukari Abudu and John Mensah, after allegedly finding them hunting in the reserve.

One of the suspects, Bukari Abudu, is said to have pulled out a single-barrel gun and fired at Richard Otwey, killing him instantly and fled into the forest, but the patrol team pursued them and managed to arrest John Mensah.

According to reports, Bukari Abudu remains at large, with police efforts underway to apprehend him.

Meanwhile, the body of the deceased has been subsequently conveyed to the Abura Dunkwa Government Hospital’s morgue for preservation and further examination.

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“Jesus was accused, but he kept quiet” – Afenyo-Markin bolts from suing Sammy Gyamfi over ‘extortionist’ allegation

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“Jesus was accused, but he kept quiet” – Afenyo-Markin bolts from suing Sammy Gyamfi over ‘extortionist’ allegation

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has broken his silence on whether he would be going to court over allegations made against him by the CEO of GoldBod Sammy Gyamfi, who accused him of being an extortionist.

Afenyo-Markin appears to have softened his earlier threat to pursue legal action over allegations made by Sammy Gyamfi.

The Minority leader on JoyNews’ The Probe on Sunday evening, August 23, declined to commit himself to legal action, instead invoking the biblical example of Jesus Christ.

According to Afenyo-Markin, in the Bible, Jesus was accused with wild allegations, but he kept quiet and watched them.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe, Afenyo-Markin stated, “I have made certain statements. I would rely on them without more. Don’t rush. In the Bible, Jesus was accused; wild allegations. He kept quiet and watched them. He could have done anything.”

“But you see, when you are dealing with situations, the people of Ghana expect a certain level of maturity from me. The people of Ghana see that this is an accomplished businessman. He’s been in the space for some time. He’s leading a group. The tradition of the party NPP that I lead expects a certain level of conduct.”

“So if I would be carried away with emotions, I would fail. It’s not an emotional game. It’s not a game that somebody attacks you, you should also react. No, you won’t get it.”

“There is always a bait in politics, and don’t underestimate it. Opponents also have a strategy,” he added.

“I was a majority leader. I know how government operates. I know how government can divert attention. So I’ve been there. Because the government must hold itself together, so it can be thrown in today’s social media. Let’s divert attention. Let’s stain the man.”

The development follows Sammy Gyamfi, who defended his decision to describe Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as an “extortionist”.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, his comment was made based on underlying issues between him and Afenyo-Markin which are not known to the public.

Sammy Gyamfi on Joy News’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, August 22, 2026, disclosed that he had never used the term against any of his other critics, arguing that his choice of words was based on specific matters involving Afenyo-Markin.

Sammy Gyamfi on Newsfile stated, “You see, my brother, there are many underlying issues between Afenyo-Markin and me that you don’t know, and those watching don’t know. I have appeared on Newsfile too many times. Perhaps in this country I have held more press conferences on political issues than anybody”.

“Have you ever heard me use the word extortion against any of my critics? Have you ever heard me? Why would I use this word now? And why have you not heard Afenyo say anything about that, or challenge me, or threaten to sue? So, the NPP people talking; there are things you don’t know,” he added.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, Afenyo-Markin had not publicly rebutted the allegation because he knows the claim to be true, adding that the absence of a legal challenge or direct response from the Effutu MP was significant.

“I will not just… Me, I’m a consummate democrat. I eat and drink debates. Yes, and that is why he cannot comment on that or even challenge me. He cannot, because he knows that what I said is true. So, there are many things that you may not have the benefit of,” he stated.

“Tell him that you want to be his lawyer so that he sues Sammy Gyamfi to substantiate that claim. Tell him. Or tell him that you will give him an interview here and Sammy Gyamfi will come, and that he should dare Sammy Gyamfi,” he said.

“That is not an insult. I’m speaking about what has happened, and he knows.” Gyamfi concluded.

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Afenyo-Markin ‘Hot’ as NPP MPs summon him today over Sammy Gyamfi’s ‘extortionist’ allegation

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Afenyo-Markin ‘Hot’ as NPP MPs summon him today over Sammy Gyamfi’s ‘extortionist’ allegation

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, will today face questions from members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Caucus over the GoldBod CEO’s extortion allegations made against him.

Reports suggest the NPP caucus considers the allegations serious and is demanding answers from their leader.

According to reports, pressure from some members led to the meeting being scheduled for this morning, ahead of Parliament’s sitting later in the afternoon.

Afenyo-Markin, during the meeting, will be allowed to respond to questions from his colleagues and clarify the circumstances surrounding the allegations.

Reports suggest the main agenda of the meeting centred on the business of parliament prior to the recall, but the caucus had considered the allegations against their leader and would most likely raise them at the meeting as “other matters.”

Meanwhile, Solomon Owusu and Andrew Appiah-Danquah, two bigwigs of the United Party (UP), have filed a joint petition seeking a criminal investigation into Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over an alleged $1 million extortion demand.

Solomon Owusu has said the extortion claims against the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, must be investigated as a criminal case.

He argued that the allegations, even if accompanied by a hint of a civil suit from the MP, are far too serious to be left to civil litigation alone.

United Party Communications Director Solomon Owusu has said the extortion allegations against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin are a worrying development that must not be allowed to end without an investigation.

The party has petitioned six state institutions to launch a formal probe into the $1 million claim.

The petition named the Attorney General, Special Prosecutor, Speaker Bagbin, CHRAJ, IGP and the CID.

Parts of the petition read, “This petition arises from exceptionally grave allegations recently made against the Honourable Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Member of Parliament. Former Majority Leader of the Eighth Parliament and current Minority Leader of Parliament

The allegations concern an alleged attempt by the Honourable Afenyo- Markin, either personally or acting through another person or group of persons, to obtain the sum of one million United States dollars or such other amount as an investigation may establish from Mr Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board

On 19 August 2026, Mr Sammy Gyamfi delivered a public statement at the Government Accountability Series in response to allegations made by the Honourable Afenyo-Markin concerning the operations and financial position of the Ghana Gold Board

In the concluding portion of that statement, Mr Gyamfi alleged, in substance, that persons engaged in a calculated campaign of reputational attacks would employ false allegations to tarnish the reputation of their targets. in the expectation that those targets would succumb to the pressure and submit to what he described as “compulsory arbitration,” through which the persons involved would obtain a financial benefit

Although portions of Mr Gyamfi’s concluding remarks were expressed in the plural, the statement was, in its substance and context, a direct response to the Honourable Afenyo-Markin and repeatedly addressed him personally.

Following that statement, Mr Eric Adjei, Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme and a publicly known associate of Mr Sammy Gyamfi, made further public allegations against the Honourable Afenyo-Markin.

Mr Adjei alleged, among other things, that the Honourable Afenyo-Markin was engaged in extortionist conduct and had established or was associated with a team that employed requests made under the Right to Information Act to obtain information from public institutions, after which persons connected with that enterprise allegedly assumed the role of “negotiators.”

It has subsequently been alleged, and publicly attributed directly to Mr Sammy Gyamfi, that the Honourable Afenyo-Markin attempted to demand or obtain the sum of one million United States dollars from him.

The cumulative effect of the statements made by Mr Gyamfi and Mr Adiei is the allegation that the monetary demand was connected with actual or threatened reputational attacks, adverse publicity, political pressure threatened official or parliamentary action, or an offer to discontinue or moderate such conduct in consideration of the payment demanded”.

It further added, “We submit this petition in good faith and in the public interest. We do not assert that criminal liability has already been established. We ask only that persons who have made serious and apparently particularised allegations be required to place their evidence before the competent institutions and that the person against whom the allegations have been made be afforded a fair opportunity to answer them.

Silence by the institutions of state in the face of an allegation of this magnitude would create the dangerous impression that political prominence places a person beyond scrutiny. Premature condemnation would be equally unjust. The constitutionally responsible course is a prompt, professional, impartial and independent investigation.

We accordingly request your urgent intervention and a written communication indicating the steps taken in response to this petition. Respectfully submitted”.

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Six institutions petitioned to investigate Afenyo-Markin over $1m extortion allegations

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Six institutions petitioned to investigate Afenyo-Markin over $1m extortion allegations

Solomon Owusu and Andrew Appiah-Danquah, two bigwigs of the United Party (UP), have filed a joint petition seeking a criminal investigation into Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over an alleged $1 million extortion demand.

The two have said the extortion claims against the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, must be investigated as a criminal case.

They argued that the allegations, even if accompanied by a hint of a civil suit from the MP, are far too serious to be left to civil litigation alone.

According to them, the extortion allegations against the Minority Leader are a worrying development that must not be allowed to end without an investigation.

The party has petitioned six state institutions to launch a formal probe into the $1 million claim.

The petition named the Attorney General, Special Prosecutor, Speaker Bagbin, CHRAJ, IGP and the CID.

Parts of the petition read, “This petition arises from exceptionally grave allegations recently made against the Honourable Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Member of Parliament. Former Majority Leader of the Eighth Parliament and current Minority Leader of Parliament

The allegations concern an alleged attempt by the Honourable Afenyo- Markin, either personally or acting through another person or group of persons, to obtain the sum of one million United States dollars or such other amount as an investigation may establish from Mr Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board.

On 19 August 2026, Mr Sammy Gyamfi delivered a public statement at the Government Accountability Series in response to allegations made by the Honourable Afenyo-Markin concerning the operations and financial position of the Ghana Gold Board.

In the concluding portion of that statement, Mr Gyamfi alleged, in substance, that persons engaged in a calculated campaign of reputational attacks would employ false allegations to tarnish the reputation of their targets. In the expectation that those targets would succumb to the pressure and submit to what he described as “compulsory arbitration,” through which the persons involved would obtain a financial benefit

Although portions of Mr Gyamfi’s concluding remarks were expressed in the plural, the statement was, in its substance and context, a direct response to the Honourable Afenyo-Markin and repeatedly addressed him personally.

Following that statement, Mr Eric Adjei, Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme and a publicly known associate of Mr Sammy Gyamfi, made further public allegations against the Honourable Afenyo-Markin.

Mr Adjei alleged, among other things, that the Honourable Afenyo-Markin was engaged in extortionist conduct and had established or was associated with a team that employed requests made under the Right to Information Act to obtain information from public institutions, after which persons connected with that enterprise allegedly assumed the role of “negotiators.”

It has subsequently been alleged, and publicly attributed directly to Mr Sammy Gyamfi, that the Honourable Afenyo-Markin attempted to demand or obtain the sum of one million United States dollars from him.

The cumulative effect of the statements made by Mr Gyamfi and Mr Adiei is the allegation that the monetary demand was connected with actual or threatened reputational attacks, adverse publicity, political pressure, threatened official or parliamentary action, or an offer to discontinue or moderate such conduct in consideration of the payment demanded”.

The UP bigwigs are demanding, “Determine whether the alleged demand was connected with a threat of reputational injury, adverse publication, prosecution, parliamentary action, political pressure or any other act or forbearance;

Determine whether any public office, parliamentary position or institutional authority was employed or threatened as leverage in furtherance of the alleged demand;

Determine whether the evidence discloses attempted extortion, corruption, abuse of public office, conspiracy, abetment or any related offence;

Institute the appropriate criminal, disciplinary, parliamentary, civil recovery or other proceedings if the allegations are substantiated

Communicate an appropriate conclusion if the allegations are not substantiated; and

Take such further lawful action as may be necessary to vindicate constitutional accountability, deter the abuse of public power and preserve public confidence in Ghana’s democratic institutions”

It further added, “We submit this petition in good faith and in the public interest. We do not assert that criminal liability has already been established. We ask only that persons who have made serious and apparently particularised allegations be required to place their evidence before the competent institutions and that the person against whom the allegations have been made be afforded a fair opportunity to answer them.

Silence by the institutions of state in the face of an allegation of this magnitude would create the dangerous impression that political prominence places a person beyond scrutiny. Premature condemnation would be equally unjust. The constitutionally responsible course is a prompt, professional, impartial and independent investigation.

We accordingly request your urgent intervention and a written communication indicating the steps taken in response to this petition. Respectfully submitted”.

The development follows Sammy Gyamfi, who defended his decision to describe Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as an “extortionist”.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, his comment was made based on underlying issues between him and Afenyo-Markin which are not known to the public.

Sammy Gyamfi on Joy News’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, August 22, 2026, disclosed that he had never used the term against any of his other critics, arguing that his choice of words was based on specific matters involving Afenyo-Markin.

Sammy Gyamfi on Newsfile stated, “You see, my brother, there are many underlying issues between Afenyo-Markin and me that you don’t know, and those watching don’t know. I have appeared on Newsfile too many times. Perhaps in this country I have held more press conferences on political issues than anybody”.

“Have you ever heard me use the word extortion against any of my critics? Have you ever heard me? Why would I use this word now? And why have you not heard Afenyo say anything about that, or challenge me, or threaten to sue? So, the NPP people talking; there are things you don’t know,” he added.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, Afenyo-Markin had not publicly rebutted the allegation because he knows the claim to be true, adding that the absence of a legal challenge or direct response from the Effutu MP was significant.

“I will not just… Me, I’m a consummate democrat. I eat and drink debates. Yes, and that is why he cannot comment on that or even challenge me. He cannot, because he knows that what I said is true. So, there are many things that you may not have the benefit of,” he stated.

“Tell him that you want to be his lawyer so that he sues Sammy Gyamfi to substantiate that claim. Tell him. Or tell him that you will give him an interview here and Sammy Gyamfi will come, and that he should dare Sammy Gyamfi,” he said.

“That is not an insult. I’m speaking about what has happened, and he knows.” Gyamfi concluded.

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MTN to support Ghanaians returning from South Africa over Xenophobic attacks with GH¢20m

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MTN to support Ghanaians returning from South Africa over Xenophobic attacks with GH¢20m

Dr Ishmael Yamson, an Economist and Board Chairman of MTN Ghana, has disclosed that the company has committed GH¢20 million to support Ghanaians returning from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks.

According to Dr Ishmael Yamson, the intervention is intended to help the returnees rebuild their lives and livelihoods rather than provide only short-term relief.

He disclosed that MTN Ghana initially set aside GH¢10 million to welcome the returnees but doubled the amount after realising that immediate assistance would not be adequate.

Dr Ishmael Yamson disclosed that the GH¢10 million will be combined with the initial allocation to establish a fund to help the returnees restart their lives.

Speaking to Joy News on Thursday, August 20, Dr Ishmael Yamson made this known.

He, however, admitted that MTN Ghana should have engaged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier and expressed regret over the delay in rolling out the support.

Dr Ishmael Yamson stressed that the delay should not be interpreted as a lack of concern for the affected Ghanaians.

He stated, “When the issue broke, I can tell you, the board immediately decided that we will set aside ¢10 million to welcome for as a welcome back.”

“What we then began to decide is that, and many of them, some I understand they were allowed only two suitcases when they are on their return. So how do we create a fund that we will use to help these people to start life all over again?”

He disclosed that the company plans to add another GH¢10 million to create a fund to support the returnees in rebuilding their lives.

“I think the mistake that we made was not to have engaged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately about this.”

“Sometimes when you are big, your internal bureaucracy can also delay a few things. But we have not forgotten. We will do it.” “We’ll do it in a big way. We’ll do it in a way that will make more meaning.”

“For those who did it, Telecel and the others, I really congratulate them. Pentecost Church, I congratulate them.”

It will be recalled that the renewed attacks in South Africa have targeted African migrants, including Ghanaians, with two Ghanaian nationals killed in separate incidents.

Ghana has since evacuated over 1000 nationals who felt unsafe.

In related news, President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sent a delegation to him over Ghana’s push for South Africa’s xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals to be discussed at the African Union (AU).

According to Mahama, Ramaphosa sent a delegation to him, and he explained to them why there is a need to discuss the recurring xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals in South Africa.

Mahama revealed that the discussion at the African Union will allow South Africa to explain to the world what they are doing.

He also revealed that despite the xenophobic attacks on Ghanaian nationals that led to the deaths of two Ghanaians and several injured in the hospital, Ghana do not hold any malice against South Africa.

For the countries that have been victims, it has been a very traumatic affair; when something like this happens, it sets all of us back. People have been displaced, their properties and businesses have been closed, and we lost two of our citizens who were killed, and others were injured.

Speaking during a meeting with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssou, at the Jubilee House in Accra on Wednesday, July 22, Mahama stated, “It does not appear that the South African authorities are responding to the magnitude that one would expect them to do. The people who are funding these xenophobic attacks are known, but they have been left free to continue what they want to do. It has become something they are doing with impunity at a high cost to us.

We had to charter a plane to South Africa to evacuate our citizens; we operated a 3-charter flight, and we are still operating another 3-charter flight because there are still about 900 who have signed on to come back voluntarily; they come back with nothing”.

Mahama further added, “As the continental body AU should take an interest in this issue, it has the potential to wreck everything we have worked for. African sovereignty and integration. We sent a notice that we want to put it on the agenda at the AU meeting in Egypt; unfortunately, that meeting was postponed, but we are hoping that at the next opportunity we will be able to put it on the agenda”.

Yesterday, President Ramaphosa sent a delegation to me; we met with them, and I explained the reason why we need to discuss it. Sometimes these things happen, and we want to sweep them under the carpet, but when we do that, we do not cure what the problem is. I told them Ghana don’t harbor any malice against South Africa, but we are raising it as an issue that will even give South Africa an opportunity to take that platform and explain what they are doing to the world”.

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MTN Ghana was late to condemn xenophobic attacks – Board Chairman admits

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MTN Ghana was late to condemn xenophobic attacks – Board Chairman admits

Dr Ishmael Yamson, the Economist and Board Chairman of MTN Ghana, has admitted that the company was late in publicly condemning xenophobic attacks.

According to Dr Yamson, MTN Ghana should have issued its own statement earlier.

Speaking on Joy News, Dr Ishmael Yamson stated, “I apologise that we haven’t done that.”

“The corporate sector in South Africa has been very outspoken against it. The MTN chairman spoke directly, and he condemned it in no uncertain terms.”

“If you come to Ghana, MTN is big, and therefore, everybody would expect MTN to come out and issue a statement. Let me say now here that we condemn it unreservedly. We have nothing to do with it. We dissociate ourselves from it completely.”

He added, “MTN Ghana is a corporate citizen of Ghana. It is not MTN South Africa.”

“What is happening in South Africa is bad. And I can tell you that we are angry.”

“If you target MTN Ghana, you can target it, but at the end of the day, you are destroying something that you should protect.”

He disclosed that MTN Ghana has 120,000 Ghanaian shareholders and that about 98% of its employees are Ghanaian.

Dr Ishmael Yamson added, “MTN Ghana has not done anything to anybody in Ghana, here in Ghana. Has not reneged on any of its commitments in this country.”

“When the issue broke, I can tell you, the board immediately decided that we will set aside ¢10 million to welcome for as a welcome back.”

“What we then began to decide is that, and many of them, some I understand they were allowed only two suitcases when they are on their return. So how do we create a fund that we will use to help these people to start life all over again?”

He disclosed that the company plans to add another GH¢10 million to create a fund to support the returnees in rebuilding their lives.

“I think the mistake that we made was not to have engaged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately about this.”

“Sometimes when you are big, your internal bureaucracy can also delay a few things. But we have not forgotten. We will do it.” “We’ll do it in a big way. We’ll do it in a way that will make more meaning.”

“For those who did it, Telecel and the others, I really congratulate them. Pentecost Church, I congratulate them.”

It will be recalled that the renewed attacks in South Africa have targeted African migrants, including Ghanaians, with two Ghanaian nationals killed in separate incidents.

Ghana has since evacuated over 1000 nationals who felt unsafe.

Meanwhile, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has revealed that he nearly lost his life while living in South Africa.

According to Apostle Eric Nyamekye, he lived in South Africa for about six years and personally experienced some of the security challenges and criminal activities affecting Ghanaians and other African nationals.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye made this known when Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, paid a courtesy call on him at the headquarters of The Church of Pentecost.

The Church of Pentecost Chairman recounted that he was accosted by armed robbers on two occasions, with the second incident posing a serious threat to his life.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, speaking in a viral video, stated, “I lived in South Africa for about six years, and I suffered a lot from some of these things. I almost died in South Africa. Two times, I was accosted by armed robbers. The last one was too dangerous. When I was leaving South Africa, my luggage was stolen.

“And then recently, I had to rush to South Africa, about a year plus ago, when our national deacon was kidnapped in the midst of an offering, and I had to rush to South Africa. I was the right person to go, not because I was a chairman, but because they knew that I have also suffered from some of these things, so I needed to go in there and speak.”

Apostle Eric Nyamekye asserted that his experiences in South Africa had given him a deeper understanding of recent incidents of xenophobic attacks.

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“Afenyo-Markin is an extortionist” – Sammy Gyamfi says; dares Minority leader to sue him

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“Afenyo-Markin is an extortionist” – Sammy Gyamfi says; dares Minority leader to sue him

Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has defended his decision to describe Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as an “extortionist”.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, his comment was made based on underlying issues between him and Afenyo-Markin which are not known to the public.

Sammy Gyamfi on Joy News’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, August 22, 2026, disclosed that he had never used the term against any of his other critics, arguing that his choice of words was based on specific matters involving Afenyo-Markin.

Sammy Gyamfi on Newsfile stated, “You see, my brother, there are many underlying issues between Afenyo-Markin and me that you don’t know, and those watching don’t know. I have appeared on Newsfile too many times. Perhaps in this country I have held more press conferences on political issues than anybody”.

“Have you ever heard me use the word extortion against any of my critics? Have you ever heard me? Why would I use this word now? And why have you not heard Afenyo say anything about that, or challenge me, or threaten to sue? So, the NPP people talking; there are things you don’t know,” he added.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, Afenyo-Markin had not publicly rebutted the allegation because he knows the claim to be true, adding that the absence of a legal challenge or direct response from the Effutu MP was significant.

“I will not just… Me, I’m a consummate democrat. I eat and drink debates. Yes, and that is why he cannot comment on that or even challenge me. He cannot, because he knows that what I said is true. So, there are many things that you may not have the benefit of,” he stated.

“Tell him that you want to be his lawyer so that he sues Sammy Gyamfi to substantiate that claim. Tell him. Or tell him that you will give him an interview here and Sammy Gyamfi will come, and that he should dare Sammy Gyamfi,” he said.

“That is not an insult. I’m speaking about what has happened, and he knows.” Gyamfi concluded.

Also, Sammy Gyamfi has rejected claims that he insulted Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, he did not insult the Minority Leader, stressing that Afenyo-Markin got the response he deserved.

Sammy Gyamfi invoked Newton’s Third Law of Motion to explain his response, saying: “For every action, there is equal and opposite reaction.”

He argued that Afenyo-Markin’s comments were beyond ordinary political criticism because they sought to associate him with serious wrongdoing.

Sammy Gyamfi stated, “I never insulted him. And nobody can show me one word that I used that was insulting. Afenyo-Markin got the response he deserved”.

He argued that while he accepts criticism from political opponents, Afenyo-Markin’s comments were motivated by malice.

He added, “When you listen to those criticisms, you see maybe a lack of information. But they don’t make it personal. But when you listen to him, you hear malice for Mr Gyamfi. This issue is not about Sammy Gyamfi”.

Sammy Gyamfi stated, “Just like he can criticise me, he’s also not beyond reproach. This is not an insult. I am showing you that this is your record.”

“Have you ever heard me use the word extortion against any of my critics? Have you ever heard me? Why will I use this word now?” he asked.

“There are many underlying issues between Afenyo-Markin and I that you don’t know and those watching don’t know,” Mr Gyamfi said.

“I’m a consummate democrat. I eat and drink debates because I’m not worried,” he said.

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GoldBod is the best thing that has happened to our gold resources – Kofi Bentil

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GoldBod is the best thing that has happened to our gold resources – Kofi Bentil

Kofi Bentil, a Lawyer and Senior Vice-President of IMANI Africa, has said the establishment and operations of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) are the best thing that happened to Ghana’s gold resources.

He argued that GoldBod represented an improvement over an earlier arrangement under which the Bank of Ghana (BoG) was directly involved in gold trading.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Kofi Bentil stated, “GoldBod is the best we’ve done so far, but it is not perfect. At that time, it was the Bank of Ghana that was trading gold through GoldBod”.

“The losses belonged on the books of Bank of Ghana. They created problems for the Bank of Ghana, and we said that wasn’t a good thing to do,” he explained.

He noted, “Today as we speak, there is a transition from that position for GoldBod to have its own capital, to do its own buying, to do its own trading, and keep the losses or the benefits on its own books”.

Mr Bentil further rejected claims that the establishment of GoldBod was itself a policy mistake.

“Anybody trying to suggest that GoldBod is a mistake is wrong. GoldBod is the best we have done with our gold resources yet,” he added.

He further added, “We should always keep the bigger picture in mind; GoldBod is a fantastic idea; it does not make sense that we are a gold mining country and we are mer in these losses.

GoldBod is a fantastic idea what ever happens, we must keep it. However, every good thing comes with its issues, and we must navigate them properly. The biggest problem right now is the heat coming out of the discussion.

Kofi Bentil further added, “For the first time in the history of this country, we have taken charge of Gold resources, and we are seeing the positive that can happen.

We cannot pretend that it will not come with any problem. My problem with the GoldBod is the heat instead of the light. We should be having an explanation; we should be having clarity about how this thing works and fix some of the problems around it. The idea was not even from this government, but they have taken it further”.  

Meanwhile, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has announced that the Minority in Parliament has filed a second motion seeking the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate the alleged GH¢22 billion loss linked to gold trade transactions involving the Ghana Gold Board and the Bank of Ghana.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the motion also seeks to summon the Chief Executive Officer of the GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, to appear before the committee if Parliament approves the request.

The Minority leader disclosed that the motion was filed and signed by several of its MPs, including Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Tweneboah Koduah, Jerry Shaib Ahmed, Vincent Asafuah, Dr Kyei Asamoah and the Minority’s Ranking Member on the Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam.

Speaking on Good Evening Ghana on August 20, 2026, the Minority Leader stated, “We have filed the necessary processes. We don’t just blow hot air. My colleagues have filed the motion. We have today at 12 noon filed a motion signed by respected Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Tweneboah Koduah, Jerry Shaib Ahmed, Vincent Asafuah, Dr Kyei Asamoah, and our ranking on finance, Dr Mohamed Amin Adam”.

“We have filed and put forward our argument. All the documents are tied there too for Speaker, who has the power of admissibility to determine admissibility,” he said.

“This is not different from the earlier one that we filed, and the same was voted on. First of all, they delayed the motion for a long time. Each time we’re going to take the motion, they will say they were not prepared. Eventually, after taking the motion, they whipped their numbers to vote against it.

“Since the chief executive has offered to come, I believe his party has heard him. We pray that the 189 majority will not stampede us,” he added.

He further called for the proceedings to be broadcast live due to the public interest and the size of the alleged loss.

“Gold Board must bring all its books. I mean, because they said they are ready. BOG must come. We would invite those we have to invite and have live coverage because 22 billion is a huge sum,” he indicated.

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@ghnow_ Asamoah Gyan and brother honor their late father with a dance #GHnow #Fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

“Afenyo-Markin sold water and electricity, and still made losses” – Sammy Gyamfi

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“Afenyo-Markin sold water and electricity, and still made losses” – Sammy Gyamfi

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has taken a swipe at Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for selling water and electricity and still making losses.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, Afenyo-Markin, as the board chair of Ghana Water Limited, supervised a cumulative loss of 3.3 billion cedis, and as ECG board chair, he also supervised a loss of 8.2 billion cedis.

Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, August 22, 2026, Sammy Gyamfi stated, “I just compared him to Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Abena Asare, Amin Adam, all of whom are his colleagues in parliament. NPP people. Who have criticised us. When you listen to those criticisms, you see maybe a lack of information, but they don’t make it personal.

When you listen to him, you hear malice for Sammy Gyamfi. Who can read this IMF report and suggest Sammy Gyamfi will have to meet enormous bail conditions to the tune of 22 billion? This issue is not about Sammy Gyamfi”.

He added, “He said no one sells gold and makes a loss. In this world, the cheapest thing to trade is water. You went and supervised four consecutive years of losses at Ghana Water Limited when you were board chairman. A cumulative loss of 3.3 billion cedis.

You were sent to ECG as board chair; you supervised another loss of 8.2 billion cedis in 2024.

You sold water and electricity, and still made losses. You are not asked to meet any enormous bail condition. Sammy Gyamfi, who has not made any loss it is the one who will meet an enormous bail”.

Sammy Gyamfi further defended his decision to describe Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as an “extortionist”.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, his comment was made based on underlying issues between him and Afenyo-Markin which are not known to the public.

Sammy Gyamfi on Joy News’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, August 22, 2026, disclosed that he had never used the term against any of his other critics, arguing that his choice of words was based on specific matters involving Afenyo-Markin.

Sammy Gyamfi on Newsfile stated, “You see, my brother, there are many underlying issues between Afenyo-Markin and me that you don’t know, and those watching don’t know. I have appeared on Newsfile too many times. Perhaps in this country I have held more press conferences on political issues than anybody”.

“Have you ever heard me use the word extortion against any of my critics? Have you ever heard me? Why would I use this word now? And why have you not heard Afenyo say anything about that, or challenge me, or threaten to sue? So, the NPP people talking; there are things you don’t know,” he added.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, Afenyo-Markin had not publicly rebutted the allegation because he knows the claim to be true, adding that the absence of a legal challenge or direct response from the Effutu MP was significant.

“I will not just… Me, I’m a consummate democrat. I eat and drink debates. Yes, and that is why he cannot comment on that or even challenge me. He cannot, because he knows that what I said is true. So, there are many things that you may not have the benefit of,” he stated.

“Tell him that you want to be his lawyer so that he sues Sammy Gyamfi to substantiate that claim. Tell him. Or tell him that you will give him an interview here and Sammy Gyamfi will come, and that he should dare Sammy Gyamfi,” he said.

“That is not an insult. I’m speaking about what has happened, and he knows.” Gyamfi added.

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@ghnow_ Asamoah Gyan and brother honor their late father with a dance #GHnow #Fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

“Vanderpuye harbours no ill will towards me” – Sammy Gyamfi

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“Vanderpuye harbours no ill will towards me” – Sammy Gyamfi

Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has accepted an apology from former NDC Member of Parliament for Odododiodio, Nii Lante Vanderpuye.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, Nii Lante Vanderpuye is like a senior brother and knows he harbours no ill will towards him.

He acknowledged that disagreements can arise from the way statements are communicated, adding that Vanderpuye’s subsequent apology was sufficient to bring the matter to a close.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, Sammy Gyamfi stated, “My good brother, Honourable Nii Lante Vanderpuye, is one of the people who have been very supportive of my young political career projection. I consider him a senior brother, and I know that he harbours no ill will towards me”.

“We are all not perfect. At times, in communicating something, it may come across in a way we didn’t intend it,” Mr Gyamfi said.

“The man says he is sorry. I believe it ends there,” he added.

Sammy Gyamfi also disclosed that he and Vanderpuye had a cordial conversation on Friday, August 21, where they discussed the matter and resolved their differences.

“Yesterday, I had a very hearty conversation with him, and we put it behind us,” Sammy Gyamfi added.

Sammy Gyamfi’s comments come on the heels of Nii Lante Vanderpuye, a National Chairman aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), apologising to him over comments he made during a Channel One TV discussion.

On Channel One TV on Thursday, August 20, Nii Lante Vanderpuye said Sammy Gyamfi was a good communicator but lacked the level of political communication experience he had acquired over the years.

Vanderpuye said he would have communicated differently and adopted a different tone, specifically because the exchange was taking place on a public platform and was being watched by Ghanaians.

The NDC man later came under heavy criticism from some members of the NDC after suggesting that he would have used a different tone in responding to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

However, in a statement, Vanderpuye apologised and clarified that his comments were not intended to undermine Sammy Gyamfi or support attacks against him and GoldBod.

In a press statement dated August 20, 2026, Nii Lante Vanderpuye stated, “ I wish to sincerely apologise for my comments during my presentation on Citi TV this morning. Having had the opportunity to listen carefully to myself and reflect on the discussion, I acknowledge that I did not communicate my intended position in the manner I should have. I take full responsibility for that.

Let me state clearly and without ambiguity that it was never my intention to undermine or condemn our comrade, Sammy Gyamfi, or to lend support to the attacks being directed at him and the GoldBod by the opposition. My record, my convictions and my commitment to the NDC would never permit me to knowingly strengthen the hands of our political opponents against one of our own.

Indeed, my intention during the discussion was to defend the work of GoldBod and the efforts of Sammy Gyamfi. Unfortunately, in reacting to the sustained propaganda and attacks surrounding the matter, I expressed myself in a way that created a completely different impression. For that error of judgement and communication, I am sincerely sorry.

I particularly apologise to Sammy Gyamfi. He is a dedicated member of our party who has served the NDC with courage and commitment over the years, and he deserves the support of all of us as he carries out one of the most important national responsibility entrusted to him. Whatever observations I may have had should never have been expressed in a manner capable of being interpreted as validating the attacks of our political opponents against him.

I also apologise to the leadership, members and, particularly, the grassroots of our great party who were disappointed or hurt by my comments. I understand their concerns. At a time when our comrades and the institutions they lead are subjected to politically motivated attacks, members rightly expect those of us who have been entrusted with leadership and those aspiring to greater responsibility within the party to demonstrate solidarity, sound judgement and loyalty to our collective cause.

I have spent a significant part of my political life standing and fighting for the NDC, including through extremely difficult personal and political circumstances. My commitment to this party and its people remains absolute.

The NDC is my political home, and my loyalty and commitment to its cause remain unwavering”.

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‘Afenyo-Markin got the response he deserved’ – Sammy Gyamfi

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‘Afenyo-Markin got the response he deserved’ – Sammy Gyamfi

Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has rejected claims that he insulted Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, he did not insult the Minority Leader, stressing that Afenyo-Markin got the response he deserved.

Sammy Gyamfi invoked Newton’s Third Law of Motion to explain his response, saying: “For every action, there is equal and opposite reaction.”

He argued that Afenyo-Markin’s comments were beyond ordinary political criticism because they sought to associate him with serious wrongdoing.

Speaking on Newsfile on JoyNews on Saturday, August 22, Sammy Gyamfi stated, “I never insulted him. And nobody can show me one word that I used that was insulting. Afenyo-Markin got the response he deserved”.

He argued that while he accepts criticism from political opponents, Afenyo-Markin’s comments were motivated by malice.

He added, “When you listen to those criticisms, you see maybe a lack of information. But they don’t make it personal. But when you listen to him, you hear malice for Mr Gyamfi. This issue is not about Sammy Gyamfi”.

Sammy Gyamfi stated, “Just like he can criticise me, he’s also not beyond reproach. This is not an insult. I am showing you that this is your record.”

“Have you ever heard me use the word extortion against any of my critics? Have you ever heard me? Why will I use this word now?” he asked.

“There are many underlying issues between Afenyo-Markin and I that you don’t know and those watching don’t know,” Mr Gyamfi said.

“I’m a consummate democrat. I eat and drink debates because I’m not worried,” he said.

It will be recalled that Sammy Gyamfi, some days ago, took Afenyo-Markin to the cleaners over his recent threat of jailing officials of the GoldBod.

Sammy Gyamfi, speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, revealed he was not perturbed by the threats of jail by the Minority Leader.

Sammy Gyamfi described Afenyo-Markin’s comments as “the fanciful efficiency of a palm wine bar”, saying they should be treated as comic relief rather than serious parliamentary commentary.

He stated, “My good brother, Felix, says something. He says politics is a contact sport. So, when you are involved in politics, you are involved in boxing; you should be ready for tackles. You should be ready for punches. And some of us are vaccinated against political mischief. We’ve taken the vaccine, so we are not worried at all,” he said.

Sammy Gyamfi went on to slam the Minority Leader over his record at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as board chairman, “But what I want to say is this: If the one under whose tenure as board chairman at ECG, you know, where ECG recorded a loss of 8.2 billion, is not facing any onerous bail terms, and how can Sammy Gyamfi under whose tenure the Gold Board has exported 170 tonnes of gold through formal channels and brought into this country over 17 billion United States dollars in one and a half years, face onerous bill terms?

“Such statements are reckless. They are what I call the fanciful efficiencies of, you know, of a palm wine bar; you take it as comic relief, and it is very sad. See, when we say this, he says we are insulting. We are not insulting him,” he said.

Sammy Gyamfi also accused the Effutu legislator of being a noisemaker who is denigrating the seat of the Minority Leader.

He added, “This is somebody occupying a seat once occupied by the venerable JH Mensah, the venerable Papa Owusu Amkomah, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu. Look at the depth and the substance of these personalities. When they rose to speak in Parliament, look at the command they commanded across the aisle, and look at how this seat has now been so bastardised and depraved by a noisemaker who cannot even read and research and get his facts right”.

“So, I will go. I will go to prison in his brain, and I will have onerous bill terms in his brain. I’m not. I’m not afraid of any intimidating taxes because we are serving Ghana in good conscience, and our resources and posterity will speak for us.”

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My father on his sickbed predicted our family feud – Adwoa Safo reveals 

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My father on his sickbed predicted our family feud – Adwoa Safo reveals 

Sarah Adwoa Safo, the former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, has disclosed that her late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, on her sickbed predicted the family feud, divisions and legal battles that followed his death.

Adwoa Safo revealed that Apostle Kwadwo Safo repeatedly warned her about the challenges ahead months before his death.

According to Adwoa Safo, the family initially did not take his words seriously.

Speaking during a visit to NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s residence to thank him for attending her late father’s thanksgiving service, Adwoa Safo made this known.

Adwoa Safo stated, “My father said it before dying. Everything that happened, it followed in sequence. None of the prophecies didn’t even fail”.

She added that Apostle Safo, while on his sickbed, looked at her and warned: “Awo, there is a big battle ahead of you. I know you will be able to fight and win.”

She further revealed that her father also predicted that the church would be divided and that people would take sides.

According to her, the family only fully understood his warnings after his death, when disputes began to emerge.

Adwoa Safo also attributed her father’s guidance and wisdom to helping the family navigate the challenges that followed his death.

The former MP highlighted that the dispute was partly rooted in Akan customary practices, particularly the role of the matrilineal family in funeral arrangements.

“I had to consistently tell people it is the matrilineal family that is in charge of the burial, even though people were telling me I am the child and supposed to bury my father,” she said.

Also, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia commended Sarah Adwoa Safo for her role in ensuring that her father’s funeral was held despite the disputes surrounding it.

Dr Bawumia commended Adwoa Safo for standing his ground to ensure that the funeral proceeded, although several issues arose in connection with the funeral of the late leader of the Kristo Asafo Church.

Speaking during a courtesy call paid to him on August 21, 2026, Dr Bawumia also described Adwoa Safo as a Woman King.

Dr Bawumia stated, “The issues that came up got us all worried, but I want to commend you for standing up to conduct the funeral. Thank you for what you did. They say you are a woman king.

I also came for the thanksgiving service, and we all saw the rainbow, so we know that Apostle is happy,” he said.

In related news, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, the Leader of Kristo Asafo Mission, has issued an apology to Ghanaians over the brouhaha surrounding the Kantanka family following the death of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.

According to Akofena, he would not point fingers at anyone over what happened, adding that everyone involved had a role to play.

He expressed regret over the situation, adding that he had to apologise to the public because of the respect and honour his father deserved

Speaking in an interview on Onua FM, Akofena stated, “I am on my knees apologising to all Ghanaians for disgracing my dad. Our father does not deserve this”.

“I will not blame anyone because, in one way or another, we are all at fault. I sincerely ask all Ghanaians for forgiveness,” he added.

Akofena added, “I have no intention of escalating issues or causing harm to any of my blood relations because it goes against my beliefs as a man and everything my father instilled in and entrusted to me”.

He further highlighted that nobody should view the situation as a competition between him and his sister, former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo.

Akofena added, “Nobody wins in this matter, not Adwoa Safo or me. At the end of the day, Kantanka is the only one who can win. This is not a competition where we can declare who wins”.

“If people are fighting themselves because of our family matter, they are worrying themselves because when they see us vibing as siblings, they would be amazed because blood is blood,” he said.

He added, “Whatever is going on, something similar has happened in other families before, and so it’s not the first time,” he noted.

When questioned about issues surrounding his father’s funeral, and whether a second funeral might take place, Akofena stated, “With regards to my father’s funeral, I will not say anything about it now”.

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“You promised new things” – Methodist Bishop reminds Mahama gov’t

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“You promised new things” – Methodist Bishop reminds Mahama gov’t

Most Rev Prof Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, has urged the John Mahama government to fulfil its campaign promises to Ghanaians.

The Methodist Bishop stressed that citizens expect to see concrete results from the commitments made before the elections.

According to the Methodist Bishop, the Mahama government should not rely on the shortcomings of previous administrations to explain current challenges.

He argued that voters elected it to provide a new direction based on the promises it made during the election campaign.

The Methodist Bishop argued that if Ghanaians liked what they saw under the NPP government, they would not have voted them out.

Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the 52nd Conference of the Methodist Church Ghana at St Paul Cathedral in Tema on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Most Rev Prof Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu stated, “If we liked what we saw, we wouldn’t have voted them out. So, there’s no point in making any reference. You promised that you would do new things, so we expect that that will be done”.

He further highlighted the role of the Church in supporting government efforts to address social and economic challenges, particularly youth unemployment.

He cited the Church’s entrepreneurship programme, which supports young people with funding, workspace, capital, tools and other resources to establish and sustain businesses.

According to the Methodist Bishop, although governments often make commitments to create jobs for young people, the state cannot meet every need on its own.

“The government promises a lot. If you follow the politics of the last few years, for example, the government promised to give employment to a lot of young people. I am sure the government does, but it can’t do everything. And that’s where the Church comes in,” he said.

In related news, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the ranking member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, has accused the John Mahama-led NDC of abandoning its major promises to Ghanaians.

Oppong Nkrumah challenged the NDC government to account for the broader set of promises it made.

According to Oppong Nkrumah, the government appears to have shifted its focus towards a few areas it can showcase.

He argued that the NDC government’s performance should instead be measured against the specific targets it set for itself in its 2025 and 2026 economic programmes.

Speaking on Citi Fm’s Eyewitness News, Oppong Nkrumah stated, “There are only about three games in town. Everything else that they listed, literally they have abandoned it”.

“You were here when they said we were going to build 600 CHPS compounds in the first year, and now they said they were going to do about 35 Agenda 111s,” he said.

“In sports, they said we’re going to build about seven stadia in, I think, the first or second year,” he said.

“The major outcomes that they listed, they’ve literally abandoned all of them,” he said.

Oppong Nkrumah also linked the situation partly to the government’s fiscal strategy.

He argued that revenue mobilisation had not grown strongly enough to match the size and demands of the economy, adding that the limited fiscal space has made it difficult for the government to pursue the wide range of programmes it initially promised,

“We have a theory of why they have abandoned all of those and are just clinging onto about two or three things as evidence that their government is performing,” he said.

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@ghnow_ A chief joins the dance in a deeply sorrowful moment as the family honours Asamoah Gyan’s late father. 🕊️💔 #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

“Three terms as MP is enough” – Mike Ocquaye Jnr tells Adwoa Safo

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“Three terms as MP is enough” – Mike Ocquaye Jnr tells Adwoa Safo

Mike Quaye Jnr, the former parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Dome-Kwabenya, has told Adwoa Safo that three terms as MP are enough.

According to Mike Ocquaye Jnr, he heard Adwoa Safo was saying she was not going to run again and that she had other higher ambitions.

Speaking on Accra-based TV3’s Key Points on Saturday, August 22, 2026, Mike Aaron Quaye Junior said, “We are observing, but most importantly, what I have heard her saying is that she was not going to run again and that she had other higher ambitions.

Dome Kwabenya is a place where we are building a lot of bridges, and most importantly, she had served the community for three terms.

If you look at the history of Dome Kwabenya, she has served as the longest-serving MP, so there may be people who may want to come up with such a suggestion”.

He added, “But that’s her decision; three terms is enough, and most people will not have expected that there would be a post that she is coming. Nevertheless, as I said, we have not heard from her and what we have heard is that she was not running again.

So we will cross that bridge when we get there. As to the shivers down my spine, I will not answer to that. What we have done, we can do before,” he said.

His comment follows reports coming in that suggest the former member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, is lacing up her boots to contest the Dome Kwabenya seat again in the 2028 election.

A post by Kwadwo Safo Kantanka Jnr alleged that Adwoa Safo was coming back with the message “Reclaim, Rebrand, and Recapture.”

Sara Adwoa Safo, who was the MP for Dome-Kwabenya before the 2024 election, lost her seat after the NPP delegates voted for Mike Ocquaye Junior after she avoided her responsibility in Parliament.

Mike Ocquaye Junior, who was voted as the party’s Parliamentary candidate, however, lost the seat in the 2024 election to the NDC’s Elikplim Akurugu.

In related news,  Sarah Adwoa Safo, during the NPP presidential primaries race, boldly stated that her political future hinges on the former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia becoming president and not Kennedy Agyapong.

According to Adwoa Safo, she does not hate Kennedy Agyapong as she has two children with him, but everyone has their own mind when it comes to politics, adding that her political career and future are at stake when Mr Agyapong emerge as the party’s leader and eventually becomes President.

She noted that Kennedy Agyapong, she knows, would never appoint her, and that is why her political career and future would be at stake if he becomes president.

She highlighted that the NPP in government were practising family and friends, which caused the party’s defeat, adding that lessons must be learnt from the defeat.

Speaking to NPP delegates, Adwoa Safo stated, “I am a Politician, and Kennedy Agyapong is a politician; there are a lot of delegates here whose husbands are polling station executives, and the wife is also a polling station executive. Don’t we all have our minds in politics?

Kennedy Agyapong has his own mind and ambition, and I am also doing my politics. I do not hate Kennedy Agyapong; I have two children with him, but we are not doing family and friends in the NPP.

The opposition that we are in, we must learn lessons from it; we sat in government doing family and friends, and we are here today, so the external politics, I am not going to do family and friends”, she added.

Adwoa Safo added, “When I stood to contest in the year 2007 till now, I have served as a member of parliament for twelve years, I have been deputy majority leader, minister for procurement, minister for Gender, have I not served you?

Looking at the work I have done and how I have served this nation and my party, for someone I have two children with to consider appointing me as a minister would seem impossible; hell will break loose in this country. And the Kennedy Agyapong I know, with whom I have two children, would never do it. Therefore, my political career and future are at stake. My future lies with Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia”.

“The Kennedy Agyapong I know would never appoint me, and that is why my political career and my future would be at stake if he becomes president,” she stated.

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@ghnow_ Asamoah Gyan and brother honor their late father with a dance #GHnow #Fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ A chief joins the dance in a deeply sorrowful moment as the family honours Asamoah Gyan’s late father. 🕊️💔 #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Watch Dr Bawumia refer to Adwoa Safo as “Woman King” after Apostle Safo Kantanka’s funeral

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Watch Dr Bawumia refer to Adwoa Safo as “Woman King” after Apostle Safo Kantanka’s funeral

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has commended former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo for her role in ensuring that her father’s funeral was held despite the disputes surrounding it.

Dr Bawumia commended Adwoa Safo for standing his ground to ensure that the funeral proceeded, although several issues arose in connection with the funeral of the late leader of the Kristo Asafo Church.

Speaking during a courtesy call paid to him on August 21, 2026, Dr Bawumia also described Adwoa Safo as a Woman King.

Dr Bawumia stated, “The issues that came up got us all worried, but I want to commend you for standing up to conduct the funeral. Thank you for what you did. They say you are a woman king.

I also came for the thanksgiving service, and we all saw the rainbow, so we know that Apostle is happy,” he said.

In related news, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, the Leader of Kristo Asafo Mission, has issued an apology to Ghanaians over the brouhaha surrounding the Kantanka family following the death of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.

According to Akofena, he would not point fingers at anyone over what happened, adding that everyone involved had a role to play.

He expressed regret over the situation, adding that he had to apologise to the public because of the respect and honour his father deserved

Speaking in an interview on Onua FM, Akofena stated, “I am on my knees apologising to all Ghanaians for disgracing my dad. Our father does not deserve this”.

“I will not blame anyone because, in one way or another, we are all at fault. I sincerely ask all Ghanaians for forgiveness,” he added.

Akofena added, “I have no intention of escalating issues or causing harm to any of my blood relations because it goes against my beliefs as a man and everything my father instilled in and entrusted to me”.

He further highlighted that nobody should view the situation as a competition between him and his sister, former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo.

Akofena added, “Nobody wins in this matter, not Adwoa Safo or me. At the end of the day, Kantanka is the only one who can win. This is not a competition where we can declare who wins”.

“If people are fighting themselves because of our family matter, they are worrying themselves because when they see us vibing as siblings, they would be amazed because blood is blood,” he said.

He added, “Whatever is going on, something similar has happened in other families before, and so it’s not the first time,” he noted.

When questioned about issues surrounding his father’s funeral, and whether a second funeral might take place, Akofena stated, “With regards to my father’s funeral, I will not say anything about it now”.

His comment follows the burial of late Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka on July 30, 2026, at Gomoa Mpotua in the Central Region, and a national farewell held at the Independence Square in Accra on July 31, 2026.

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“They say you are the ‘Woman King,'” — Dr Bawumia tells Adwoa Safo, as the family visit him at his residence to express gratitude following the funeral of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.

♬ original sound – The1957News
@ghnow_ Short Prophet’s performance at the one week memorial of Asamoah Gyan’s Father #GHnow #Fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Asamoah Gyan and brother honor their late father with a dance #GHnow #Fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Minority files another motion to summon Sammy Gyamfi to parliament over alleged GH¢22bn GoldBod loss

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Minority files another motion to summon Sammy Gyamfi to parliament over alleged GH¢22bn GoldBod loss

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has announced that the Minority in Parliament has filed a second motion seeking the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate the alleged GH¢22 billion loss linked to gold trade transactions involving the GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the motion also seeks to summon the Chief Executive Officer of the GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, to appear before the committee if Parliament approves the request.

The Minority leader disclosed that the motion was filed and signed by several of its MPs, including Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Tweneboah Koduah, Jerry Shaib Ahmed, Vincent Asafuah, Dr Kyei Asamoah and the Minority’s Ranking Member on the Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam.

Speaking on Good Evening Ghana on August 20, 2026, the Minority Leader stated, “We have filed the necessary processes. We don’t just blow hot air. My colleagues have filed the motion. We have today at 12 noon filed a motion signed by respected Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Tweneboah Koduah, Jerry Shaib Ahmed, Vincent Asafuah, Dr Kyei Asamoah, and our ranking on finance, Dr Mohamed Amin Adam”.

“We have filed and put forward our argument. All the documents are tied there too for Speaker, who has the power of admissibility to determine admissibility,” he said.

“This is not different from the earlier one that we filed, and same was voted on. First of all, they delayed the motion for a long time. Each time we’re going to take the motion, they will say they were not prepared. Eventually, after taking the motion, they whipped their numbers to vote against it.

“Since the chief executive has offered to come, I believe his party has heard him. We pray that the 189 majority will not stampede us,” he added.

He further called for the proceedings to be broadcast live due to the public interest and the size of the alleged loss.

“Gold Board must bring all its books. I mean, because they said they are ready. BOG must come. We would invite those we have to invite and have a live coverage because 22 billion is huge sum,” he indicated.

Meanwhile, Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has said the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s allegation against the gold purchasing outfit is just driven by “bitterness”.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, Afenyo-Markin and other New Patriotic Party (NPP) figures have raised concerns about GoldBod without providing specific evidence.

Sammy Gyamfi further challenged the Economic Committee, Finance Committee, and Lands and Mines Committee to invite him to parliament, stating he is ready to face them in parliament if invited.

The Goldbod CEO dared Oppong Nkrumah, Afenyo-Markin and Abena Asare to invite him to parliament and see if their reputation will be intact afterwards.

Speaking during a Space conversation on X on Sunday, August 9, Sammy Gyamfi stated, “As for Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, I can take some of the things he says seriously because they are not personal. Afenyo Markin is just being personal. He’s a bitter friend, so I can understand. You can see the hatred and the bitterness in his voice. He has no issues. A lot of bad things are happening at the GoldBod, but he does not say anything.

He is just looking for my attention, but he won’t get it. I am a very busy person”.

“If he wants me in Parliament, I’m saying they should invite me tomorrow. I am ready. Economic Committee, Finance Committee, Lands and Mines Committee, and they should bring GTV and media people and publishers, because if I call them for a debate they won’t come. They will say they want me on oath, so they should invite me,” he stated.

Public Account Committee, Abena Asare, chairwoman, you said we are siphoning money; call us there; you were not put there to just talk. Let us come and sit down, and then you can now cite the cases and instances of siphoning of public funds by Sammy Gyamfi and the GoldBod and let’s see what will become your reputation after that”.

He further added, “None of my bodyguards is involved in gold trading, and none of my bodyguards has stolen or taken Gold Board money”.

“The said Dominic Bonsu, I understand, is even a constituency executive of the NPP somewhere in the Manso area in the Ashanti Region,” Mr Gyamfi said.

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@ghnow_ Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has arrived at the one-week memorial ceremony of Asamoah Gyan’s late father. #GHnow #Fyp ♬ original sound – obaapachristyofficial
@ghnow_ Traditional Chiefs have arrived at the one week memorial of Asamoah Gyan’s Father #GHnow #Fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
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