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Watch viral video of MP Suhuyini presenting appointment letters to his constituents

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Watch viral video of MP Suhuyini presenting appointment letters to his constituents

A viral video of the Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, presenting appointment letters to some constituents has surfaced on social media.

In the viral 30-second video shared on X, the Deputy Roads minister and MP for Tamale North was seated with some constituents, also seated to his right, and others standing.

Alhassan Suhuyini was spotted with some brown and white envelopes in his hand, which he presented to his constituents.

The viral video was shared with the caption, “MP for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, presented appointment letters (EPA, NADMO) to deserving constituents today.

These form part of his efforts to support human capital development”.

Some Ghanaians have reacted to the viral video, saying, “In times when decency was still a thing, this would have been done behind closed doors, and I wouldn’t have had any problem with it. Why the heck is this on camera?

To tell you and me that opportunity is not in any way associated with equity or equality”.

Another netizen wrote, “Very funny. Coming from someone who was on radio gold back then, ranting about the same thing being perpetuated by politicians”.

“What is sensational here? This isn’t a new norm, nor is it a wayward step to take. Probably the digital equivalent is what might be trending, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong here, and stop making good look like it’s not. Meanwhile, we have seen what your party did”, one more netizen added.

Additionally, an X user wrote, “You guys don’t know what the MPs go through when it comes to employment issues in the constituency. That’s the best, which will serve as a reminder in case they start lying that he doesn’t get his constituent employment”.

“These guys did not do any interview, what dey bore me sef be say de employer sef know see dema faces b4. Governance is too cheap in Ghana. At least I am expecting NDC to elevate the bar small, but it seems the pigs will always return to dirt after cleaning them- politicians”, an X user added.

Alhassan Suhuyini comes at a time when NDC executives and presidential staffers have been talking about their grassroots.

Presidential Staffer, Beatrice Annangfio, appealed to grassroots members of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to remain calm over delays in appointments.

Speaking on GH Today, she stated, “I keep saying that we have a nation to build – a nation where every citizen will be happy. We also have a party, which serves as a vehicle to help us build that nation and remain in power. It is, therefore, important that the fine balance between the nation and the party is not lost on us. There must be a deliberate and calculated effort to ensure that both the state and the party benefit”.

“Personally, I respond to every text message and answer every call. Sometimes, you meet someone who says, ‘I called you, you didn’t pick up,’ or ‘I sent you a message,’ only to realise they never actually did. As I sit here speaking to you, I have 42 missed calls,” she explained.

She added, “If you visit me on an ordinary day in my office, you’ll see people coming in and out constantly. When they leave, they may not call again, but later around 10 p.m., they send text messages, usually just to empathise with me. So I want to plead with my party members to understand that no one is deliberately neglecting them”.

“People will always come back. I have worked with many individuals during the campaign, and I cannot close my doors to them because, in the next campaign, I might need to work with them again. Some people just don’t know what to say yet, so we must all be patient,” she said.

Also, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged party members to remain in touch with the electorate.

Speaking during his Thank You Tour, Asiedu Nketia stated, “For some time now, we’ve missed that opportunity because of WhatsApp and Facebook. We think that by communicating on social media, we are reaching everyone. But that is completely different”.

“We must reinstitute the outreach programmes that kept us connected to the people,” he said, adding: “That’s how we can explain policies better, understand their impact on lives and make the necessary adjustments early.”

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Watch Ruth Odinga introduce her Ghanian husband and sons during the funeral of Raila Odinga

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Watch Ruth Odinga introduce her Ghanian husband and sons during the funeral of Raila Odinga

Ruth Busia Adhiambo Odinga, a Kenyan politician and the women’s representative for Kisumu County in the National Assembly, has introduced her Ghanian husband and sons during the funeral of Raila Odinga.

Ruth Odinga is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the daughter of Jaramogi Odinga, the first vice president of Kenya.

She is also the sister of both former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Oburu Odinga.

Speaking at the funeral service of Raila Odinga in Bondo, Ruth Odinga stated, “Many of you do not know I have a right hand, my right hand is here today”.

The husband speaking to the crowd stated, “ I am pleased to be here with special greetings from Ghana and the Busia family and the royal family of Wenchi, to the great man who is lying down there, and I am so pleased to be here, a man who stood for Justice, for the whole of Africa, I am please to be part of this process saying a farewell to one of our finest and greetsest.

He further described Raila Odinga as a “fine person, with the finer mission, and finest mission and a finer vision of our continent”.

Ruth Odinga later introduced her two sons, who later spoke briefly to the people gathered a the funeral service of Raila Odinga in Bondo.

Meanwhile, the former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga died at the age of 80.

According to a source in Odinga’s office revealed to Reuters on Wednesday, October 15, without giving further details.

An Indian newspaper, Mathrubhumi, had earlier reported that Odinga suffered a cardiac arrest on Wednesday and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The late Raila Odinga was undergoing treatment in the southern Indian city of Kochi.

The late Odinga was one of Kenya’s most prominent political figures.

His political career spans decades of democracy activism and five unsuccessful, yet fiercely contested, presidential bids.

Raila Odinga, as an opposition leader, lost all five of his presidential campaigns, with two of the votes leading to chaotic bouts of bloodletting and recrimination a decade apart, which marked his political legacy.

Odinga led mass protests following the disputed 2007 Election, which plunged Kenya into one of its most serious episodes of political violence since gaining independence.

The bloodshed resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,300 people and displaced hundreds of thousands from their homes.

However, his work as a democracy activist over the years helped seal two of the country’s most important reforms: multiparty democracy in 1991 and a new constitution in 2010.

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Police bust three in connection with Sakumono celebrity Golf Club shooting

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Police bust three in connection with Sakumono celebrity Golf Club shooting

The Sakumono District Police Command has picked up three individuals in connection with the Sakumono Celebrity Golf Club shooting.

The three suspects have been identified as Abubakar Mohammed, 28, Eric Asare, 23, and Felix Darko, 48.

On October 18, 2025, the three were apprehended following reports of gunfire at a construction site linked to one of the club’s executives.

A statement by the Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, revealed that the three suspects falsely claimed to be National Security operatives following preliminary investigations.

The three are said to have stormed the site and unlawfully discharged firearms damage to parts of the property.

According to the Police, the attack is linked to an ongoing land dispute involving individuals associated with the Nungua Traditional Council.

The three suspects are in police police custody and assisting investigations.

In related crime news, Isaac Arhin, a 27-year-old bus conductor, has confessed to the heinous crime of killing an innocent woman who could be described as a “good Samaritan” unprovoked in her own house.

The chilling details, as recounted by Isaac, have it that he used a pestle to hit the elderly woman’s neck and wrapped her face and head in black polythene after the helpless woman pleaded with him to spare her life.

“I hit her with a pestle, and blood started coming out of her nose. She was an elderly person who was very weak and helpless. She begged me to spare her life so she could give me whatever money I wanted. I cannot sleep now. I have nightmares of the woman begging me to spare her life. I also had dreams where the woman asked me to confess that my master (Evans) is innocent. I have confessed several times, but the police officers are not taking me seriously. I can’t sleep now. The CID officer asked me whether the woman had offended.” Isaac said.

“ I admit I killed the woman alone. I don’t even understand why I did that, because she was taking really good care of me. I wanted to steal some money. After killing her, I stole GHC1500. I knew her mobile money PIN code because she used to send me on errands.” He added, confessing to the Crime Check Foundation’s Ibrahim.

After Isaac was arrested by the Kasoa police and beaten to a pulp to confess who his accomplices were, he named his former master, Evans Mensah, who worked as a bus driver.

Apparently, Isaac implicated his former boss as a way of paying him back for how he manhandled him.

“I implicated Evans Mensah because of the way he treated me when we lived together. I was his bus conductor, and he used to slap me; that’s why I hated and implicated him. He insulted me and threw my belongings out. But he is innocent and has nothing to do with this; the woman has been haunting me in dreams to confess to Evans’ innocence.”

“Regina’s current battle with drugs and alcohol abuse root of our problem” – Ned Nwoko

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“Regina’s current battle with drugs and alcohol abuse root of our problem” – Ned Nwoko

Ned Nwoko, a billionaire politician and businessman, has broken his silence following an alleged domestic violence scandal levelled against him by his actress wife, Regina Daniels.

The Senator’s comments follow a viral video showing his wife, actress Regina Daniels, in distress.

According to Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels’ current battle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the root of their problem.

In a post shared with a short video on his Instagram handle #princenednwoko on Sunday, he wrote, “Regina was not always like this. Her current battle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the root of our problem.

“She must continue her rehabilitation programme, or I fear for her life and safety,” he wrote.

Ned Nwoko further alleged that his wife, Regina, was on a violent rampage while he was not at home, attacking staff and destroying property

He added, “She slapped and hit three staff in the past 48 hours and destroyed property, including cars and windows, for no just cause.

“Now she has moved to a place where she will have unrestricted access to drugs,” the senator alleged

Nwoko also revealed he had offered his wife two rehabilitation options in Asokoro or Jordan, “where she will not have access to drugs.”

He added, “While I took Moon to the hospital, a scene of chaos unfolded at home, orchestrated by Sammy, Regina’s main drug supplier.

“Another known supplier of drugs to Regina is the tiny evil devil called Ann,” he alleged.

Meanwhile, a viral video online also captured Regina Daniel, visibly agitated and shouting during a confrontation, which has ignited rumours and concerns.

Regina, in the footage, stated, “In Ned Nwoko’s house, I am nothing, but in my own house, I am a Queen. Not again. I can’t stand the violence, it’s too much”.

Ojeogwu Samuel Danhillman, popularly known as Sammy West, the brother of Regina, also wrote, “Anywhere wey man dey beat woman, whether na my sister or not, I go fight with my blood”.

However, the cause of the altercation remains unclear.

Regina Daniels and Ned’s marriage has long drawn public attention and debate following the huge age gap between the two couples.

The actress’s representative is yet to issue an official response to the husband’s claims.

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“My brother gave birth to 11 children with four women” – Lumba’s sister

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“My brother gave birth to 11 children with four women” – Lumba’s sister

Ernestina Akosua Brimpomaa Fosu, the elder sister of the late Daddy Lumba, has revealed her brother had 11 children with four different women.

She debunked earlier claims from Akosua Serwaa, who suggested Daddy Lumba had 17 children.

Speaking on UTV’s United Showbiz, Ernestina Akosua Brimpomaa Fosu stated, “My brother gave birth to 11 children with four women. Two of the women are now married to other men. Some of the children are in Canada, and they are older.

“Some of the children are still in school, until his demise, he used to send money to his children in Germany”.

She further touched on the ongoing brouhaha regarding funeral arrangements and the cultural rites of Daddy Lumba.

“Akosua Serwaa told the family at a meeting that she wanted to be the only woman who would perform the widowhood rites as demanded by culture. As for me, I did not see anything wrong with her request because I know her as my brother’s legal wife,” she explained.

She lamented, “They wanted to do the funeral without me, Akosua Serwaa and his children, who are abroad”.

“For someone like Charles, he cannot die just like that. He is my brother, and his death has really affected me.

“We used to do everything together. However, when he passed, people were just thinking about his properties. I need to know the actual cause of death before we bury my brother,” she said emotionally.

Meanwhile, the lawyer for Akosua Serwaa’s lawyer, William Kusi, has quizzed Ghanaians about whether a slay queen can be a widow or perform widowhood rites.

William Kusi questioned Odo Broni’s legitimacy, referring to her as a  “slay queen”.

In a viral video shortly after court proceedings, amidst the legal dispute over Daddy Lumba’s widowhood rights, Akosua Serwaa’s lawyer speaking to the media stated, “I ask, can a slay queen be a widow? I’m asking the Akans, can a slay queen perform widowhood rites? So slayqueens and people who snatch other women’s husbands have no business with widowhood rites.”

“Akosuah Serwaa is at peace; she has no problem with anybody. If you even check social media, the people sympathising with Akosua Serwaa are a lot. Anyone who is not a slay queen supports her,” he stated.

Also, the legal team of Daddy Lumba’s wife, Akosua Serwaa, has issued a press release warning the family head of the late musician, Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, and his associates.

On October 16, 2025, a statement signed by the Fosuh family, Akosua Serwaa, mentioned that the body of the late highlife legend must remain at the Transition Funeral Home in Haatso until the court gives its final ruling on the legal dispute.

Parts of the statement read, “Pending the court’s final determination, no person or group, including Mr Kofi Owusu (the Abusua Panyin) and his associates, has the lawful right to claim or remove the body of the deceased from the Transition Funeral Home in Haatso, Accra. Any such act would amount to a violation of ongoing court proceedings and could attract serious legal consequences”.

“The Fosuh family remains confident that the rule of law will prevail and that the dignity of the late Mr Charles Fosuh will be protected. They also believe that the outcome of this case will serve as an important legal precedent, reinforcing the rights of lawful spouses and women in similar situations across Ghana,” the statement added.

In related news, the High Court in Kumasi has adjourned the hearing of an injunction application filed by Akosua Serwaa, the wife of the late Daddy Lumba, to October 28.

The case was presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur.

Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, the wife of the late Daddy Lumba, is seeking a court injunction to halt the funeral, demanding recognition as the sole legal widow and the right to perform traditional rites.

According to court documents, her legal team is contesting the legitimacy of the arrangements, arguing that they were made without her knowledge, consent, or involvement.

“PRAYING this Honourable Court for an Order restraining the Defendants, their agents, assigns, workmen, etc., from either collecting the body of the late CHARLES KWADWO FOSU a.k.a. DADDY LUMBA from the morgue and performing the burial and final funeral rites of the deceased, upon the grounds set out in the accompanying Affidavit,” the writ stated.

However, the Lawyers for the Fosu Royal Family of Parkoso and Nsuta have told Akosua Serwah that Daddy Lumba’s family only recognises Priscilla Ofori, also known as Odo Broni, as the wife of the musician.

According to the lawyers, Akosua Serwaa refused to relocate to Ghana some 15 years with Daddy Lumba for medical treatment.

The Lawyers further revealed that Akosua Serwaa wrote to Daddy Lumba of her intentions to initiate a divorce, and even presented Lumba’s drinks to his family, signifying the dissolution of their marriage.

“If elected President, I will make time to regularly engage with NPP’s grassroots” – Bawumia

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“If elected President, I will make time to regularly engage with NPP’s grassroots” – Bawumia

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, has vowed to regularly engage with the party’s grassroots if elected president of Ghana.

The former vice president pledged to make grassroots participation a central part of his presidency by holding annual constituency meetings.

According to him, as the President, he would bring governance closer to the people through direct and consistent grassroots engagement.

Speaking to delegates on the first day of his tour of the Bono Region, where he visited the Banda, Tain, and Wenchi constituencies, Dr Bawumia stated, “If I am elected President, I will make time to regularly engage with the party’s grassroots”.

“Just as former President Kufuor did, I will dedicate at least one day each year to meet directly with members at the constituency level through town-hall-style meetings.”

“These interactions will allow me to listen to your concerns firsthand and work on them. This is how we will stay connected, and I will ensure that as President, your voices are heard and your issues are addressed.”

Also, in an earlier engagement, Dr Bawumia promised to introduce a constituency-based budgeting framework under his leadership.

According to Bawumia, the new proposal will overhaul Ghana’s budgeting system, which will be a more local approach to development financing.

Speaking to some NPP members in the Ashanti Region on Thursday, September 11, 2025, Dr Bawumia explained, “I am bringing a new idea to Ghana. I want to transform our current framework into a constituency-based budgeting framework.

With this, every constituency will be featured in the budget, and the management of that budget will come at the constituency level”.

Dr Bawumia highlighted that the proposed system would ensure development funds and contracts are directly tied to constituencies, which will enhance transparency, accountability, and impact.

“So, when we are awarding a contract, you will know that it is coming straight to your constituency so that you manage it from there. That will help elevate each constituency to drive development for all of us,” Dr Bawumia asserted.

Additionally, Dr Bawumia has appealed to party delegates not to punish him for the sins of another person. 

According to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, he does not have any issues with any delegates, so they should not attach anyone’s issues to him to destroy him.

Speaking to some NPP delegates, Dr Mahamaudu Bawumia stated, “I want all of you to know, I am the one on the ballot; it is not someone else. Maybe someone has made a mistake against you who is part of my campaign team, don’t let your hatred for him be attached to me, I don’t have anyone issues with you.

Don’t let anyone’s problem be attached to me. If you vote for me, I will come and help you. So, I am begging you, don’t let anyone issues be attached to me to destroy my life. So, give me your vote. I do not have any issue with you. I thank you”, he added.

Officer who slashed ear of innocent pregnant lady promoted by Ghana Police 

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Officer who slashed ear of innocent pregnant lady promoted by Ghana Police 

A police officer with the Ghana Police Service, Clement Suputour, who beat and slashed part of the ear of an innocent pregnant young lady has been promoted to higher ranks Ghana Police Service.

This according to  Crime Check Foundation, an advocacy and philanthropic non-governmental organization (NGO)led by Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng. 

“It is very shocking to that Clement Suputour is walking as a free let alone to even talk of promotion. The Pregnant young lady[Judith Yaa Kumah] was the police station to visit her boyfriend who was arrested. She was later took in for questioning and beaten to pulp by Suputour, slashing part of the ears” Mr Akwarteng lamented. 

Mr Kwarteng who was visibly disappointed in the called the service and President of Ghana not to tarnish the human rights reputation of the country.

The unfortunate incident happened last year February 29, 2024, when Kumah was arrested on when she went to the Community One Police Station to visit her boyfriend, who had been arrested but was herself detained.

She was then transferred to the Community Eight Police Station, where Corporal Clement Suputour allegedly attempted to forcibly extract a confession from her.

Despite not being informed of the reason for her arrest or her right to a lawyer, she was questioned about the whereabouts of an individual involved in a crime, which she denied knowing.

During the interrogation, Suputour allegedly cut off the upper part of Judith’s right ear using a metal object.

However, instead of receiving medical care, she was offered marijuana by the officer to alleviate her pain, which she rejected.

After being ordered by a senior officer, Suputour took Judith to the Community Two Police Clinic, which lacked the necessary medical equipment to treat her injuries.

The severed part of her ear was reportedly not kept and has since gone missing.

At the clinic, it was also discovered that Judith was pregnant, but Suputour showed no concern for her condition and instead returned her to the police station for further interrogation.

During her continued detention, Kumah was accused of being involved in a car robbery and was allegedly identified as a woman in CCTV footage related to the robbery.

Suputour then coerced her into signing a confession and threatened to cut off her other ear if she did not comply.

Despite the allegation, when taken to the crime scene, security officers did not identify her, nor was she recognized during an identification parade.

Kumah was eventually charged, but the prosecution failed to present the CCTV footage as evidence in court, leading to her discharge.

Judith Yaa Kumah , has since has filed a lawsuit seeking GH¢15 million in damages for human rights violations.

Her lawyer, Mr Andrew Khartey, has sued the Ghana Police Service (GPS), Corporal Clement Suputour (the officer involved), and the Attorney General (AG) as the legal representative of the government.

Kumah is seeking GH¢6 million for human rights violations committed by the GPS and its employees, plus an additional GH¢3 million for false arrest, assault, and battery.

She is also claiming GH¢3 million for negligence by the GPS and another GH¢3 million for violations of her fundamental rights and the torturous acts she suffered.

“I killed her because of GHC1500” – Kasoa-based man confesses to murder of “good samaritan”

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“I killed her because of GHC1500” – Kasoa-based man confesses to murder of “good samaritan”

Sad story reaching ghnow.com this afternoon reveals some chilling details of a gruesome murder of a 57-year-old woman based in Kasoa in the Central Region of Ghana.

Isaac Arhin, a 27-year-old bus conductor has confessed to the heinous crime of killing an innocent woman who could be described as a “good Samaritan” unprovoked in her own house.

The chilling details as recounted by Isaac has it that he used a pestle to hit the elderly woman’s neck and wrapped her face and head in black polythene after the helpless woman pleaded with him to spare her life.

“I hit her with a pestle and blood started coming out of the nose. She was an elderly person and was very weak and helpless. She begged me to spare her life so she could give me whatever money I wanted. I cannot sleep now. I have nightmares of the woman begging me to spare her life. I also had dreams where the woman asked me to confess that my master (Evans) is innocent. I have confessed several times but the police officers are not taking me seriously. I can’t sleep now. The CID officer asked me whether the woman offended.” Isaac said.

“ I admit I killed the woman alone, I don’t even understand why I did that because she was taking really good care of me. I wanted to steal some money. After killing her, I stole GHC1500. I knew her mobile money PIN code because she used to send me on errands.” He added, confessing to Crime Check Foundation’s Ibrahim.

After Isaac was arrested by the Kasoa police and beaten to a pulp to confess who his accomplices were, he named his former master Evans Mensah who worked as a bus driver.

Apparently Isaac implicated his former boss as a way of paying him back for how he manhandled him.

“I implicated Evans Mensah because of the way he treated me when we lived together. I was his bus conductor and he used to slap me that’s why I hated and implicated him. He insulted me and threw my belongings out. But he is innocent and has nothing to do with this, the woman has been haunting me in dreams to confess to Evans’ innocence.”

But speaking from jail to Crime Check Foundation, Evans Mensah, Isaac’s former boss explained why he disciplined Isaac, but he fled their house.

According to Evans Mensah, Isaac had gone to have an affair with a 13-year-old girl in the bus. The girl’s father called to confront him only to discover that it was Isaac.

“I am a sprinter driver from Assin Fosu. One day, a man called me accusing me of having sex with a minor in the car. I later discovered it was Isaac who had sex with a 13-year-old in the car. Truthfully, I beat him severely. I didn’t even have money to take the 13-year-old girl to the hospital so I pleaded with the girl’s father to give me some time to raise the money for the hospital. When I was busy trying to raise the money to pay the hospital expenses, he(Isaac) absconded from the house. I’m really suffering here in jail. I voluntarily reported myself to the police after Isaac implicated me so I could clear my name. When I got to the police station, the police really beat me to a pulp. I really need help to be free from jail.” Evans said.

He appealed to Ghanaians to help free him from jail for his innocence.

“I ask, can a slay queen be a widow?” – Akosua Serwaa’s lawyer quizzes

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“I ask, can a slay queen be a widow?” – Akosua Serwaa’s lawyer quizzes

The lawyer for Akosua Serwaa’s lawyer, William Kusi, has quizzed Ghanaians about whether a slay queen can be a widow or perform widowhood rites.

William Kusi questioned Odo Broni’s legitimacy, referring to her as a  “slay queen”.

In a viral video shortly after court proceedings, amidst the legal dispute over Daddy Lumba’s widowhood rights, Akosua Serwaa’s lawyer speaking to the media stated, “I ask, can a slay queen be a widow? I’m asking the Akans, can a slay queen perform widowhood rites? So slayqueens and people who snatch other women’s husbands have no business with widowhood rites.”

“Akosuah Serwaa is at peace; she has no problem with anybody. If you even check social media, the people sympathising with Akosua Serwaa are a lot. Anyone who is not a slay queen supports her,” he stated.

Also, the legal team of Daddy Lumba’s wife, Akosua Serwaa, has issued a press release warning the family head of the late musician, Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, and his associates.

On October 16, 2025, a statement signed by the Fosuh family, Akosua Serwaa, mentioned that the body of the late highlife legend must remain at the Transition Funeral Home in Haatso until the court gives its final ruling on the legal dispute.

Parts of the statement read, “Pending the court’s final determination, no person or group, including Mr Kofi Owusu (the Abusua Panyin) and his associates, has the lawful right to claim or remove the body of the deceased from the Transition Funeral Home in Haatso, Accra. Any such act would amount to a violation of ongoing court proceedings and could attract serious legal consequences”.

“The Fosuh family remains confident that the rule of law will prevail and that the dignity of the late Mr Charles Fosuh will be protected. They also believe that the outcome of this case will serve as an important legal precedent, reinforcing the rights of lawful spouses and women in similar situations across Ghana,” the statement added.

In related news, the High Court in Kumasi has adjourned the hearing of an injunction application filed by Akosua Serwaa, the wife of the late Daddy Lumba, to October 28.

The case was presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur.

Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, the wife of the late Daddy Lumba, is seeking a court injunction to halt the funeral, demanding recognition as the sole legal widow and the right to perform traditional rites.

According to court documents, her legal team is contesting the legitimacy of the arrangements, arguing that they were made without her knowledge, consent, or involvement.

“PRAYING this Honourable Court for an Order restraining the Defendants, their agents, assigns, workmen, etc., from either collecting the body of the late CHARLES KWADWO FOSU a.k.a. DADDY LUMBA from the morgue and performing the burial and final funeral rites of the deceased, upon the grounds set out in the accompanying Affidavit,” the writ stated.

However, the Lawyers for the Fosu Royal Family of Parkoso and Nsuta have told Akosua Serwah that Daddy Lumba’s family only recognises Priscilla Ofori, also known as Odo Broni, as the wife of the musician.

According to the lawyers, Akosua Serwaa refused to relocate to Ghana some 15 years with Daddy Lumba for medical treatment.

The Lawyers further revealed that Akosua Serwaa wrote to Daddy Lumba of her intentions to initiate a divorce, and even presented Lumba’s drinks to his family, signifying the dissolution of their marriage.

In a new twist, a sister of the deceased Charles Kwadwo Fosu, also known as Daddy Lumba, Ernestina Fosu and his German-based wifeAkosua Serwaa, are demanding an independent probe into his death.

According to the two women, they are demanding a probe into Daddy Lumba’s demise following the inconsistencies in narrations around his death.

Meanwhile, the children of Daddy Lumba with Akosua Serwaa Fosuh have distanced themselves from their mother’s lawsuit concerning their late father’s funeral and burial arrangements.

One of the children, Charlyn Fosuh, on behalf of the siblings with Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, in a statement, stated, “It has come to our attention that there is an ongoing court process regarding the funeral and burial arrangements of our beloved father, the late Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba”.

“We, the children of Akosua Serwaa and Daddy Lumba, wish to clarify that and that we do not wish to be involved in any disputes or conflicts surrounding the funeral arrangements,” it further indicates.

The children added that their only wish give their father a “dignified, respectful, and peaceful manner, befitting his remarkable life and contributions.”

They urged the media to be measured in their communication.

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“Wontumi going through more than what Job went through in the Bible” – Paul Yandoh cries out

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“Wontumi going through more than what Job went through in the Bible” – Paul Yandoh cries out

Paul Yandoh, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), has cried out that the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is going through a lot at the hands of the NDC government.

According to Paul Yandoh, the government has frozen the Mobile Money account of the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

He claimed the move is an attempt to frustrate Chairman Wontumi, who is facing multiple charges related to illegal mining activities.

He further highlighted that what Wontumi is going through is more than what Job went through in the Bible.

Speaking on Wontumi TV on Friday, October 17, 2025, Paul Yandoh lamented, “… Do you know that Chairman Wontumi’s Mobile Money wallet has been frozen? He cannot send nor receive money.

What Wontumi is going through is more than what Job went through in the Bible. This must be condemned by Ghanaians”.  

Also, Chairman Wontumi had earlier revealed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) had seized 15 of his luxury cars.

It will be recalled that Wontumi was arrested by EOCO following a visit to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters on Tuesday, May 27, shortly after leaving the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters in Accra.

Justice Srem-Sai later revealed that Wontumi is also being investigated for an International organised crime scheme.

The Deputy Attorney General noted that EOCO is assiduously working with our international law enforcement partners on the second strand of criminal investigations.

According to Justice Srem-Sai, the ongoing investigation is being handled by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), with asset recovery efforts already underway to secure suspected proceeds of crime.

Chairman Wontumi was released from EOCO custody on June 2, after meeting his bail GHS50 million conditions.

According to Chairman Wontumi, EOCO has seized his vehicle for no reason.

Speaking in an interview on Adom FM on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Chairman Wontumi stated, “I have been quiet. As we are talking now, 15 of my cars have been confiscated by EOCO. I bought all the cars from Bright (sic). Bright (sic) is close to the NPP office at Asylum Down.

“He has the right registration. He paid the port fees and everything. My Bentley, Rolls-Royce, my Land Cruiser (have been taken), but I have been quiet because I don’t want to be talking about my own issues,” he said.

He added, “I want to end this conversation here. One day, God will speak for me.”

Meanwhile, Wontumi has been released from police custody after three nights.

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) released comes after he fulfilled bail conditions amounting to GH₵25 million imposed across two separate illegal mining cases.

Wontumi, on Tuesday, October 7, was granted a ₵25 million bail by the Criminal Division of the Accra High Court in connection with two separate cases relating to alleged illegal mining.

Wontumi’s next hearing is scheduled for October 28, 2025.

“NPP made a tragic mistake in letting Alan Kyerematen leave” – Inusah Fuseini

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“NPP made a tragic mistake in letting Alan Kyerematen leave” – Inusah Fuseini

Inusah Fuseini, the former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has weighed in on Alan Kyerematen’s rebranding of his Movement for Change into a full-blown political party.

Recall Alan Kyerematen, after the NPP’s primary defeat, left to form the Movement for Change to contest the 2024 general election as an independent candidate.

According to Inusah Fuseini, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) made a tragic mistake in letting Alan Kyerematen leave the party.

He emphasised that if Alan’s United Party grows strong and formidable, that could signal the demise of the NPP.

Inusah Fuseini is quoted by TV3 to have said, The NPP made a tragic mistake by letting Alan Kyerematen leave their party. In my view, if the United Party grows strong and formidable, that will signal the demise of the NPP”.

His comments come on the heels of Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, who has officially rebranded his Movement for Change to the United Party (UP Plus).

The rebranding was revealed in a ceremony in Accra on Thursday, October 16, 2025, signalled a fresh start and paid tribute to a name of historical significance in Ghanaian politics.

Speaking at the official unveiling of UP Plus, party Chairman Abubakar Saddique Boniface, National Chairman of the United Party (UP), stated, “Today, we present to you the United Party or UP Plus.  The UP Plus is a political organisation meant to bring real change to governance.

“We will make a difference because of our focus on universal values and respect for the leadership of competence. We are not just taking people to lead us, but people who are credible, competent, and have a vision,” he stated.

Alhaji Abubakar Saddique Boniface further rejected the NPP’s amnesty to return to the party.

He stated, “We were sacked from the NPP, but now they want to grant us amnesty? We will not go back”.

“We were sacked. But today they claim they are giving us amnesty. What does amnesty mean? What crime did our leader commit? What crime did I commit in the NPP for you to sack me? And today you are telling me you are giving me amnesty. No way,” he said.

He further drew a comparison to their situation with that of Islamic marriage, “When you divorce a woman three times in Islam, she’s no longer your wife until kingdom come,” he added, amid applause”.

Alan Kyerematen, the Leader of the United Party also stated, “The vision of the United Party is to make Ghana the economic powerhouse of Africa by 2040”.

“A new dawn that will bring about economic transformation, which will translate into massive job opportunities, usher in a golden age of business, and create prosperity for our country, Ghana

“A new dawn that will mobilise the collective strengths and talents of all Ghanaians for national development, irrespective of age, ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation.

“A new dawn that will promote accountable and transparent governance and introduce a policy of zero tolerance for corruption. A new dawn that will at least protect the environment and promote sustainable development. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, this is what underpins the establishment of the United Party,” he said.

Alan Kyerematen, United Party, has also received its registration certificate from the Electoral Commission on October 3, 2025, formally cementing its new identity.

The rebranding marks a new chapter for the former Trade and Industry Minister’s political ambition as he seeks to end the dominance of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

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“Ghana is not poor, but poor in leadership” – Ken Agyapong 

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“Ghana is not poor, but poor in leadership” – Ken Agyapong 

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has said Ghana is not poor but poor in leadership.

He asserted that in Ghana, the same people come around telling us to vote for them, but have failed to deliver.

Speaking in a recent interview in the Upper West Region, Ken Agyapong stated, “You are not poor; you are poor in leadership. And these same people will come and tell you, ‘Vote for Mr A,’ and they cannot change your life.

Kennedy Agyapong emphasised that Ghana need a businessman who will come and create industries.

He added, “You need a businessman who will come and create industries, at least in the five northern regions. I’m going to move two ministries to the five northern regions. The first one, I know, will go to Tamale — because of the Tamale Airport. And I’m sure, because you have the airstrip (Upper West Region), whatever you have here, we have to turn it into a proper airport so that we can send our produce to the European market, UK market, and the rest with cargo planes”.

He further heaped praises on the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, for the development he is bringing to his country.

“We are closer to Burkina. Go and see what the young man is doing. Are you saying he’s a better human being than us? No, but he loves his country, that is all. He’s sacrificing his life for Burkina Faso. Do we have the same people here?” he quizzed.

In related news, Kennedy Agyapong has boldly declared he will not apologise to any fake pastor he criticised in the past.

The former lawmaker emphasised that his actions in the past were to correct some pastors’ wrongdoing within the church.

According to Ken Agyapong, his confrontations helped to correct certain misconduct among some pastors he claimed were allegedly duping church members.

Speaking to members of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church over the weekend, Mr Agyapong explained, “Someone said I should apologise to some of the pastors I spoke against. But I said that if I apologise to them, it means I won’t lead the country truthfully if I become president.

Some of these pastors have come to my house to apologise. If they had done the right thing, would they have sent people to my house to apologise?” he quizzed.

Mr Agyapong further added, “One of them was doing an illegal connection, and I made sure the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) disconnected the lights until he paid his bills.

Another one had taken someone’s property, and I ensured the property was returned to its rightful owner. So, it is not today or tomorrow that I will apologise to any fake pastor. And it is not because I want to be president that I will go and apologise. I am not an antichrist, I believe in God”, he added.

Recall that Kennedy Agyapong in the past launched a crusade to expose what he described as fake pastors in Ghana.

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

“Of course I’m NDC and I’ll always be an NDC” – Former aide to Dr Bawumia, Rosemond Obeng

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“Of course I’m NDC and I’ll always be an NDC” – Former aide to Dr Bawumia, Rosemond Obeng

Rosemond Obeng, a former aide to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and now Presidential Staffer under President John Mahama, has declared she will always be a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

According to Rosemond Obeng, in the viral video, she left her former boss, Dr Bawumia, because he did not have a mind of his own and was always manipulated by unpatriotic people around him.

Speaking to the media in reaction to people describing her as a snitch, Rosemond Obeng explained, “Would you continue to align yourself with a group of people who are greedy, selfish and incompetent. Whose aim is to impoverish people and enrich themselves.

Will you continue to serve under a leader who doesn’t have a mind of his own, who will always be manipulated by unpatriotic people or misled by people around him? Will you continue to serve under such a leader? Your guess is as good as mine”.

She further added, “It is time young people who are interested in doing politics look at the interest of the country. We need young people who will be confident to speak truth to power; that is what I did. For me, I am focused, I am just focused on propagating the unprecedented good works of John Mahama.

In recent times, I have been speaking. I am not speaking because I have the opportunity to serve under John Mahama, but we all can see that the country is headed in the right direction. We all can attest to the good leadership we are now enjoying”.  

Rosemond Obeng further declared she is now NDC and will always be NDC.

She added, If not being corruptible, having integrity, speaking truth to power, if acting in good conscience makes me a snitch, then I am guilty as charged.

We rode on the NDC to win power, and people listened to our manifesto. People believe in the reset agenda, and so we are on course. I believe in the leadership of the NDC and our current president. Of course, I am NDC, and I will always be NDC”.

It must be noted that Rosemond Obeng was a former assistant to ex-NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and has since been appointed as a Senior Presidential Staffer by President John Mahama.

Rosemond Obeng, commonly known as “People’s Mother”, resigned from the NPP to join the NDC a few days before the December 2024 Election.

A few days before the December 2024 election, Rosemond Obeng launched a media campaign badmouthing her former boss after she defected to the then-opposition.

On GHOne’s “State of Affairs” program in late 2024, Rosemond Obeng stated, “We require crucial leadership, and I am aware that my father and former boss are unable to provide it. We get bad results, output, and performance from bad leadership”.

Meanwhile, in 2022, Rosemond Obeng posted on social media how his boss, Dr Mahamudu  Bawumia, helped her to pursue further studies and expressed appreciation to him.

In related news, Grace Akosua Amoabeng, a Member of the  NPP Communications Team, has tackled Rosemond Obeng.

According to Grace Akosua Amoabeng, Rosemond Obeng has a credibility crisis after her last-minute switch from NPP to the NDC ahead of the 2024 elections.

Speaking on GHOne TV, Rosemond Obeng accused embattled Chairman Wontumi of being Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s financier in the 2024 elections.

However, Grace Akosua Amoabeng hits back, saying Rosemond Obeng could be here cooking up stories, as her credibility is questionable.

 On the same show, the NPP communicator stated, “I think she was a bit rude. We are having a conversation, so you don’t speak when I am speaking. At least I have come here and we have had conversations, then you can prompt me that she is speaking, but she is doing that is rude.

I heard her say she knows Chairman Wontumi was the financier for Bawumia, which is false; a lot of people supported the party to go for the elections. You cannot sit here and say without any evidence or anything to show, and just sit on TV and say that Chairman Wontumi was coming to the campaign with sacks of money, that is false”.

Grace Akosua Amoabeng added, “The fact that you were there doesn’t mean you have information; it can even be that what you are saying is false. You were with them as a main core team member of the campaign, and then, within a few months of the elections, you switched to the other side.

So, why should we even sit here and trust what you are saying? It could be that you have even cooked up the story to come and tell Ghanaians. From the outside, your credibility is questionable because you cannot sit here and cook up a story and tell Ghanaians that you were on the other side. Why didn’t you stay on the other side?”.

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Torkornoo runs to court to halt Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting as Chief Justice

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Torkornoo runs to court to halt Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting as Chief Justice

Gertrude Torkornoo, the former Chief Justice, has run to court, filing a legal challenge to halt the vetting and appointment of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s next Chief Justice.

The former Chief Justice, in her suit filed at the High Court, seeks to nullify all actions taken by the Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang Committee, which was established to investigate petitions leading to her removal.

Gertrude Torkornoo is asking the court to declare the committee’s proceedings invalid and to nullify the Presidential Warrant that affected her removal from office.

According to a report, her application was filed through her lawyer, Kwabena Adu-Kusi, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, submitted two reports to support her legal challenge.

One of the reports from a committee chaired by Justice Dr Owusu-Dapaa, and the other from the National Signals Bureau.

In both reports, Francis Baiden was identified as a Judicial Service staff member in charge of the e-Justice system, as the prime suspect in the tampering of judicial documents.

She argued that it is illogical to remove her from office for transferring Biden after evidence showed he was involved in tampering with documents in the Gyakye Quayson case.

Torkornoo, in her suit, also points out that Justice Baffoe-Bonnie transferred judges when he became Acting Chief Justice, which she claimed was unfair that her transfer decision is being treated as a removable offence while similar actions by Baffoe-Bonnie were not questioned.

Her legal action comes at the time the Parliamentary Appointments Committee is set to vet Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to become the next Chief  Justice.

President John Mahama named His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of Ghana.

The announcement was made on Tuesday, September 23, by the Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie was appointed to the Supreme Court in June 2008 by then-President John Agyekum Kufuor and is among the most senior justices of the apex court.

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is now expected to be vetted as Chief Justice by parliament before his swearing-in as Ghana’s next Chief Justice.

His appointment follows. President John Mahama sacking the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, from office with immediate effect after he received a first report from the five-member committee he constituted to investigate three petitions brought against the Chief Justice.

Hours after President Mahama received the committee reports, Chief Justice Torkornoo was sacked with immediate effect.

A statement from the presidency stated, “President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution, removed the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, from office with immediate effect”.

“This follows receipt of the report of the Committee constituted under Article 146(6) to inquire into a petition submitted by a Ghanaian citizen, Mr. Daniel Ofori. After considering the petition and the evidence, the Committee found that the grounds of stated misbehaviour under Article 146(1) had been established and recommended her removal from office.

“Under Article 146(9), the President is required to act in accordance with the Committee’s recommendation,” the statement concluded.

“Chairman Wontumi’s Mobile Money wallet frozen” – Paul Yandoh claims 

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“Chairman Wontumi’s Mobile Money wallet frozen” – Paul Yandoh claims 

Paul Yandoh, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), has made a shocking claim against the John Mahama-led government.

According to Paul Yandoh, the government has frozen the Mobile Money account of the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

He claimed the move is an attempt to frustrate Chairman Wontumi, who is facing multiple charges related to illegal mining activities.

He further highlighted that what Wontumi is going through is more than what Job went through in the Bible.

Speaking on Wontumi TV on Friday, October 17, 2025, Paul Yandoh lamented, “… Do you know that Chairman Wontumi’s Mobile Money wallet has been frozen? He cannot send nor receive money.

What Wontumi is going through is more than what Job went through in the Bible. This must be condemned by Ghanaians”.  

Also, Chairman Wontumi had earlier revealed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) had seized 15 of his luxury cars.

It will be recalled that Wontumi was arrested by EOCO following a visit to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters on Tuesday, May 27, shortly after leaving the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters in Accra.

Justice Srem-Sai later revealed that Wontumi is also being investigated for an International organised crime scheme.

The Deputy Attorney General noted that EOCO is assiduously working with our international law enforcement partners on the second strand of criminal investigations.

According to Justice Srem-Sai, the ongoing investigation is being handled by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), with asset recovery efforts already underway to secure suspected proceeds of crime.

Chairman Wontumi was released from EOCO custody on June 2, after meeting his bail GHS50 million conditions.

According to Chairman Wontumi, EOCO has seized his vehicle for no reason.

Speaking in an interview on Adom FM on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Chairman Wontumi stated, “I have been quiet. As we are talking now, 15 of my cars have been confiscated by EOCO. I bought all the cars from Bright (sic). Bright (sic) is close to the NPP office at Asylum Down.

“He has the right registration. He paid the port fees and everything. My Bentley, Rolls-Royce, my Land Cruiser (have been taken), but I have been quiet because I don’t want to be talking about my own issues,” he said.

He added, “I want to end this conversation here. One day, God will speak for me.”

Meanwhile, Wontumi has been released from police custody after three nights.

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) released comes after he fulfilled bail conditions amounting to GH₵25 million imposed across two separate illegal mining cases.

Wontumi, on Tuesday, October 7, was granted a ₵25 million bail by the Criminal Division of the Accra High Court in connection with two separate cases relating to alleged illegal mining.

Wontumi’s next hearing is scheduled for October 28, 2025.

“He who conceded two years ago cannot hold a candle to he who concedes to protect lives” – Akosua Manu

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“He who conceded two years ago cannot hold a candle to he who concedes to protect lives” – Akosua Manu

Akosua Manu, a special Aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reminded Kennedy Agyapong that he conceded to the NPP’s defeat two years ago before the 2024 elections.

In a Facebook post on Friday, October 17, 2025, Akosua Manu reminded Ken Agyapong that he cannot hold a candle to Bawumia, who conceded defeat to protect lives.

Akosua Manu, in her post, wrote, “The lives of patriots and citizens would have been needlessly lost in defence of a cause he [Kennedy Agyapong] believed was long lost. He who conceded two years ahead of time cannot hold a candle to he who concedes after the polls to protect the lives of party supporters and Ghanaians”.

Also, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has tackled Kennedy Agyapong.

According to Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a presidential candidate refusing to concede defeat when he knows he has been beaten is cowardice, and a danger to our democracy.

Miracles Aboagye wrote, “A Prez Candidate who refuses to concede defeat in the face of obvious loss at a time when there are multiple incidents of violence across the country is a coward and a danger to our democracy.

Courageous leaders act in time to save our peace,” he wrote on his Facebook page.

Their comments come following  Kennedy Agyapong stating that until the last constituency is counted, he would never have conceded defeat if he were the presidential candidate of the NPP in the 2024 elections.

Mr Agyapong highlighted that the NPP needs bold and courageous leaders ahead of the 2028 elections to match the NDC.

Speaking to party faithfuls as part of his regional tour in the Savannah Region on Wednesday, October 15, Kennedy Agyapong stated, “Until the last constituency is counted, if I am a presidential candidate, I will never accept defeat. I will never accept defeat until the Electoral Commission comes out to declare. I will never accept defeat,” he stated firmly, drawing cheers from his supporters.

He added that, “We need bold men… the party needs people who can match the NDC in every respect and defend the interests of our supporters.”

He further urged delegates to reject any candidate who focuses on personal attacks instead of addressing key issues such as job creation.

“The delegates must reject any candidate who does not talk about jobs but spends time attacking my personality and saying I am not presidential,” he said.

Meanwhile, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia had already given details of some of the events that led to his concession speech.

Speaking to a gathering, Dr Bawumia stated, “Even though the Electoral Commission had not yet pronounced, in fact, some of my people in my team were saying you can’t go out to concede, we don’t know if all this data is right, let’s wait. And all of that. I said, Look, we know this data is right from our own system, you know, so if you wait, you build up more tension, and violence could come because people would think we are trying to rig the election.

“Because that is the message that is coming, that we are trying to rig the election. But nobody has ever conceded an election without the EC coming out to pronounce. And I said there’s a first time for everything. For the interest of the peace and stability of our country, I will come out, I’ll be the first person to concede even before the EC comes out”, he said.

He added, “And so at 9 am I came out and I conceded right here where we are standing. I spoke to the country, I said that I believe that in the interest of peace and security, our democracy and also our economic environment, any violence discourages investors from coming to this country, and it only encourages the terrorists around our sub-region to come here because there is instability, and this is not what God has for Ghana. God wants a peaceful Ghana.”

NPP considering legal action against Alan Kyerematen – Walewale MP

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NPP considering legal action against Alan Kyerematen – Walewale MP

Tia Kabiru, the Member of Parliament for Walewale, has revealed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is considering legal action against Alan Kyerematen.

According to Tia Kabiru, the NPP will consider legal action to stop Alan from using the United Party as the name for his newly formed political movement.

He highlighted that Alan Kyerematen’s choice of name is “problematic,” given that the NPP traces its political roots to the historic United Party (UP) tradition.

Speaking in an interview on GHOne on Thursday, Kabiru accused the former Trade Minister and his team of attempting to hide under the flag of the UP tradition.

He alleged that the move could mislead the public and distort political history.

Tia Kabiru stated, “First and foremost, I think the Movement for Change, the name choosing is problematic because the tradition of the NPP is out of the United Party,” he said in an interview.

“I’m sure fair-minded Ghanaians and members of the Republic will first even test it in court to find out what that name is,” he noted.

When asked if the NPP would pursue legal action, he answered, “Of course. It is a very good case to test, to see whether that name will even stand.”

His comments come following Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen’s official rebranding of his Movement for Change to the United Party (UP Plus).

The rebranding was revealed in a ceremony in Accra on Thursday, October 16, 2025, signalled a fresh start and paid tribute to a name of historical significance in Ghanaian politics.

Speaking at the official unveiling of UP Plus, party Chairman Abubakar Saddique Boniface, National Chairman of the United Party (UP), stated, “Today, we present to you the United Party or UP Plus.  The UP Plus is a political organisation meant to bring real change to governance.

“We will make a difference because of our focus on universal values and respect for the leadership of competence. We are not just taking people to lead us, but people who are credible, competent, and have a vision,” he stated.

Alhaji Abubakar Saddique Boniface further rejected the NPP’s amnesty to return to the party.

He stated, “We were sacked from the NPP, but now they want to grant us amnesty? We will not go back”.

“We were sacked. But today they claim they are giving us amnesty. What does amnesty mean? What crime did our leader commit? What crime did I commit in the NPP for you to sack me? And today you are telling me you are giving me amnesty. No way,” he said.

He further drew a comparison to their situation with that of Islamic marriage, “When you divorce a woman three times in Islam, she’s no longer your wife until kingdom come,” he added, amid applause”.

Alan Kyerematen, the Leader of the United Party also stated, “The vision of the United Party is to make Ghana the economic powerhouse of Africa by 2040”.

“A new dawn that will bring about economic transformation, which will translate into massive job opportunities, usher in a golden age of business, and create prosperity for our country, Ghana.

“A new dawn that will mobilise the collective strengths and talents of all Ghanaians for national development, irrespective of age, ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation.

“A new dawn that will promote accountable and transparent governance and introduce a policy of zero tolerance for corruption. A new dawn that will at least protect the environment and promote sustainable development. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, this is what underpins the establishment of the United Party,” he said.

Alan Kyerematen, United Party, has also received its registration certificate from the Electoral Commission on October 3, 2025, formally cementing its new identity.

“Dr Bawumia doesn’t have a mind of his own” – Former aide, now Presidential Staffer 

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“Dr Bawumia doesn’t have a mind of his own” – Former aide, now Presidential Staffer 

Rosemond Obeng, a former aide to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and now Presidential Staffer under President John Mahama, has shockingly said her former boss does not have a mind of his own.

According to Rosemond Obeng, Dr Bawumia is always manipulated by unpatriotic people and those around him.

Speaking to the media in reaction to people describing her as a snitch, Rosemond Obeng explained, “Would you continue to align yourself with a group of people who are greedy, selfish and incompetent. Whose aim is to impoverish people and enrich themselves.

Will you continue to serve under a leader who doesn’t have a mind of his own, who will always be manipulated by unpatriotic people or misled by people around him? Will you continue to serve under such a leader? Your guess is as good as mine”.

She further added, “It is time young people who are interested in doing politics look at the interest of the country. We need young people who will be confident to speak truth to power; that is what I did. For me, I am focused, I am just focused on propagating the unprecedented good works of John Mahama.

In recent times, I have been speaking. I am not speaking because I have the opportunity to serve under John Mahama, but we all can see that the country is headed in the right direction. We all can attest to the good leadership we are now enjoying”.  

Rosemond Obeng further declared she is now NDC and will always be NDC.

She added, If not being corruptible, having integrity, speaking truth to power, if acting in good conscience makes me a snitch, then I am guilty as charged.

We rode on the NDC to win power, and people listened to our manifesto. People believe in the reset agenda, and so we are on course. I believe in the leadership of the NDC and our current president. Of course, I am NDC, and I will always be NDC”.

It must be noted that Rosemond Obeng was a former assistant to ex-NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and has since been appointed as a Senior Presidential Staffer by President John Mahama.

Rosemond Obeng, commonly known as “People’s Mother”, resigned from the NPP to join the NDC a few days before the December 2024 Election.

A few days before the December 2024 election, Rosemond Obeng launched a media campaign badmouthing her former boss after she defected to the then-opposition.

On GHOne’s “State of Affairs” program in late 2024, Rosemond Obeng stated, “We require crucial leadership, and I am aware that my father and former boss are unable to provide it. We get bad results, output, and performance from bad leadership”.

Meanwhile, in 2022, Rosemond Obeng posted on social media how his boss, Dr Mahamudu  Bawumia, helped her to pursue further studies and expressed appreciation to him.

In related news, Grace Akosua Amoabeng, a Member of the  NPP Communications Team, has tackled Rosemond Obeng.

According to Grace Akosua Amoabeng, Rosemond Obeng has a credibility crisis after her last-minute switch from NPP to the NDC ahead of the 2024 elections.

Speaking on GHOne TV, Rosemond Obeng accused embattled Chairman Wontumi of being Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s financier in the 2024 elections.

However, Grace Akosua Amoabeng hits back, saying Rosemond Obeng could be here cooking up stories, as her credibility is questionable.

 On the same show, the NPP communicator stated, “I think she was a bit rude. We are having a conversation, so you don’t speak when I am speaking. At least I have come here and we have had conversations, then you can prompt me that she is speaking, but she is doing that is rude.

I heard her say she knows Chairman Wontumi was the financier for Bawumia, which is false; a lot of people supported the party to go for the elections. You cannot sit here and say without any evidence or anything to show, and just sit on TV and say that Chairman Wontumi was coming to the campaign with sacks of money, that is false”.

Grace Akosua Amoabeng added, “The fact that you were there doesn’t mean you have information; it can even be that what you are saying is false. You were with them as a main core team member of the campaign, and then, within a few months of the elections, you switched to the other side.

So, why should we even sit here and trust what you are saying? It could be that you have even cooked up the story to come and tell Ghanaians. From the outside, your credibility is questionable because you cannot sit here and cook up a story and tell Ghanaians that you were on the other side. Why didn’t you stay on the other side?”.

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“Rosemond Obeng prime example of political opportunism” – Netizen

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“Rosemond Obeng prime example of political opportunism” – Netizen

Albert Nat Hyde, commonly known as Bongo Ideas, has reacted to a viral video of Rosemond Obeng, a former aide to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and now Presidential Staffer under President John Mahama.

Rosemond Obeng, in the viral video, described her former boss, Dr Bawumia, as not having a mind of his own, who is always manipulated by unpatriotic people and those around him.

Speaking to the media in reaction to people describing her as a snitch, Rosemond Obeng explained, “Would you continue to align yourself with a group of people who are greedy, selfish and incompetent. Whose aim is to impoverish people and enrich themselves.

Will you continue to serve under a leader who doesn’t have a mind of his own, who will always be manipulated by unpatriotic people or misled by people around him? Will you continue to serve under such a leader? Your guess is as good as mine”.

She further added, “It is time young people who are interested in doing politics look at the interest of the country. We need young people who will be confident to speak truth to power; that is what I did. For me, I am focused, I am just focused on propagating the unprecedented good works of John Mahama.

In recent times, I have been speaking. I am not speaking because I have the opportunity to serve under John Mahama, but we all can see that the country is headed in the right direction. We all can attest to the good leadership we are now enjoying”.  

Rosemond Obeng further declared she is now NDC and will always be NDC.

She added, If not being corruptible, having integrity, speaking truth to power, if acting in good conscience makes me a snitch, then I am guilty as charged.

We rode on the NDC to win power, and people listened to our manifesto. People believe in the reset agenda, and so we are on course. I believe in the leadership of the NDC and our current president. Of course, I am NDC, and I will always be NDC”.

Reacting to her video, Bongo Ideas stated, Rosemond Obeng is a typical example of political opportunism and warned the NDC to avoid her.

He wrote on X, “At the end of the end of video, he almost nearly mentioned NPP! This girl can’t be trusted!

 She’s a prime example of political opportunism! NDC gotta avoid her if they know what’s good for them!”, he added.

It must be noted that Rosemond Obeng was a former assistant to ex-NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and has since been appointed as a Senior Presidential Staffer by President John Mahama.

Rosemond Obeng, commonly known as “People’s Mother”, resigned from the NPP to join the NDC a few days before the December 2024 Election.

A few days before the December 2024 election, Rosemond Obeng launched a media campaign badmouthing her former boss after she defected to the then-opposition.

On GHOne’s “State of Affairs” program in late 2024, Rosemond Obeng stated, “We require crucial leadership, and I am aware that my father and former boss are unable to provide it. We get bad results, output, and performance from bad leadership”.

Meanwhile, in 2022, Rosemond Obeng posted on social media how his boss, Dr Mahamudu  Bawumia, helped her to pursue further studies and expressed appreciation to him.

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NSA scandal – Case adjourned as former Boss and Deputy failed to show up in Court

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NSA scandal – Case adjourned as former Boss and Deputy failed to show up in Court

The High Court in Accra has adjourned proceedings in the cases involving the former Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi, and his deputy, Gifty Oware-Mensah.

The court decision follows the two suspects failing to show up in court.

However, the former Director-General, Osei Asibey Antwi lawyer appeared before the High Court today, informing the court that his client had been instructed to report to police investigators in Kumasi.

 The lawyer further revealed that the defence team had not yet been served with a charge sheet.

The High Court then directed that the charge sheet and hearing notices be served to the accused, after which the case would be recalled for hearing.

Hearing Gifty Oware-Mensah was also adjourned after lawyers informed the court she had submitted a two-day medical excuse duty

Osei Assibey Antwi and his deputy, Gifty Oware, were expected to appear before the Court today, Friday, 17th October 2025.

Both were supposed to be in court to answer charges of alleged financial misconduct involving several million cedis during their roles at the National Service Authority (NSA).

Osei Assibey Antwi, the immediate past Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), has been charged with  14 counts.

His charges included causing financial loss to the Republic, stealing, and money laundering, in a case involving more than GH¢500 million.

According to the charge sheet, Osei Assibey Antwi is accused of authorising payments to over 60,000 non-existent national service personnel and misappropriating public funds.

The former NSS boss is facing multiple counts under sections 179A(1) and 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and section 1(2)(c) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044).

Prosecutors allege that the former NSA boss “willfully caused financial loss of GH¢500,861,744.02 to the Republic by authorising the payment of allowances to over 60,000 “ghost” service personnel between August 2021 and February 2025. Also facing six counts of stealing.

The theft includes, “GH¢3.6 million on August 22, 2023, GH¢516,000 each on September 11, October 26, and November 23, 2023, GH¢1.03 million on December 18, 2023, GH¢2.06 million on May 14, 2024.

He has also been accused of transferring GH¢8.26 into his personal account.

Also, Gifty Oware-Mensah, who is a Deputy Director-General of the National Service Authority, has been charged with stealing and willfully causing financial loss to the state.

The Attorney-General’s Department alleged Gifty Oware-Mensah misappropriated a total of GH¢38,458,248.87 between February 2022 and March 2024, overseeing finance, audit, and procurement at the NSA.

According to prosecutors, she dishonestly transferred GH¢31.5 million from a loan facility meant to support National Service Personnel into her private company accounts.

The said money was under the pretext of supplying goods on a hire-purchase basis; however, investigation revealed no such goods were supplied, and the names used to secure the loan were ghost names from the NSA’s internal system.

AG also alleged, “Out of the money received, the accused transferred GH¢22,925,518,69 to Amaecom Global Company of which she was a director, and the remaining amount to three other companies.”

Gifty Oware-Mensah’s charges include “Stealing GH¢31,502,091.40 belonging to the National Service Authority. Willfully causing financial loss to the state through the fake hire-purchase arrangement, Abuse of public office for personal gain and Money laundering through the transfer of funds into personal and affiliated accounts”.

“Publicly admitting to let the country burn before conceding defeat biggest threat to our democracy” – Ken Agyapong slammed    

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“Publicly admitting to let the country burn before conceding defeat biggest threat to our democracy” – Ken Agyapong slammed    

Akosua Manu, Special Aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has slammed  New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong following his recent remarks.

According to Akosua Manu, Ken Agyapong publicly admitting to letting the country burn before conceding defeat is the biggest threat to Ghana’s democracy.

Ms Manu, in a Facebook post on Thursday, October 16, 2025, wrote, “Publicly admitting a willingness to let the country burn before conceding is the biggest threat to our democracy. You cannot preach PhD yet push unpatriotic behavior”.

In another Facebook post, on Friday, October 16, 2025, Akosua Manu fired Kennedy Agyapong for conceding to the NPP’s defeat years ago before the 2024 elections.

“The lives of patriots and citizens would have been needlessly lost in defence of a cause he [Kennedy Agyapong] believed was long lost. He who conceded two years ahead of time cannot hold a candle to he who concedes after the polls to protect the lives of party supporters and Ghanaians,” she wrote.

Also, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has tackled Kennedy Agyapong.

According to Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a presidential candidate refusing to concede defeat when he knows he has been beaten is cowardice, and a danger to our democracy.

Miracles Aboagye wrote, “A Prez Candidate who refuses to concede defeat in the face of obvious loss at a time when there are multiple incidents of violence across the country is a coward and a danger to our democracy.

Courageous leaders act in time to save our peace,” he wrote on his Facebook page.

Their comments come following  Kennedy Agyapong stating that until the last constituency is counted, he would never have conceded defeat if he were the presidential candidate of the NPP in the 2024 elections.

Mr Agyapong highlighted that the NPP needs bold and courageous leaders ahead of the 2028 elections to match the NDC.

Speaking to party faithfuls as part of his regional tour in the Savannah Region on Wednesday, October 15, Kennedy Agyapong stated, “Until the last constituency is counted, if I am a presidential candidate, I will never accept defeat. I will never accept defeat until the Electoral Commission comes out to declare. I will never accept defeat,” he stated firmly, drawing cheers from his supporters.

He added that, “We need bold men… the party needs people who can match the NDC in every respect and defend the interests of our supporters.”

He further urged delegates to reject any candidate who focuses on personal attacks instead of addressing key issues such as job creation.

“The delegates must reject any candidate who does not talk about jobs but spends time attacking my personality and saying I am not presidential,” he said.

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Demolished Akufo-Addo’s statue to be reinstalled following repair works

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Demolished Akufo-Addo’s statue to be reinstalled following repair works

The information gathered suggests the statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi, will be reinstalled following repair works.

On November 6, 2024, the statue was unveiled to honour the then-president Akufo-Addo. The statue in December 2024 received repairs to the leg after it suffered noticeable damage.

Following the repair works, the entire statue was toppled and destroyed, with the head to the knee area smashed. It reportedly occurred at about 1:30 am on January 13, 2025.

According to the report, a replacement statue has been completed and will soon be re-erected at the Effiankwanta Regional Hospital Roundabout in Sekondi.

This was revealed by the independent parliamentary candidate Prophet Elisha Joshua for the Evalue Gwira constituency in the 2024 Election, who had earlier pledged to restore the monument, emphasising that such actions of political intolerance should not be condoned.

Speaking in an interview on Connect FM’s Omanbapa Morning Show, Prophet Joshua, “Acts like these must not be encouraged since they could create a dangerous precedent. Tomorrow, someone may decide to destroy whatever President Mahama will also build”.

Prophet Joshua claimed that the statue was initially dismantled due to ongoing road construction at the site.

He revealed he intends to seek formal approval from regional authorities before reinstalling the monument.

Prophet Joshua added, “The main reason it was taken down was because the road was not completed. Now that the road is done, the statue can be erected without opposition from anyone”.

“The roundabout and the pillar where the statue stood are still intact. The new statue has been moulded, and we’ll soon meet with the regional leaders to get their consent for reinstallation,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyeman IV, denied involvement in the Akufo-Addo statue.

Speaking to a Takoradi-based radio station, Nana Akwasi Agyeman clarified, “Frankly, I promised not to comment on the statue issue because of the widespread insults we chiefs have suffered. I, Nana Akwasi Agyeman, can confirm that the statue was not done by the chiefs of the Western Region. It is never true. No chief contributed a pesewa towards its construction. If any chief contributed towards it, I’m yet to know”.

“The chiefs never met as the House of Chiefs to discuss donating a statue to honour the then-President Nana Akufo-Addo,” he added.

He recounted, “We only received an invitation to attend the former President’s thank-you tour. It was there that Okyere Darko Mensah sent someone to inform me that he would like us to join them to present a gift of appreciation to the President, and so we would all go to Effia-Nkwanta Hospital”.

“It was upon arriving there that I got to know it was a statue. I didn’t even know it was a statue. I was not the only Paramount Chief who went there; in fact, we were about seven. Again, it was there that I was told I would help the President unveil the statue. Honestly, I initially didn’t want to do it, but I was worried about creating a scene, so I kept quiet,” Nana Agyeman said.

“I have seized Bawumia’s steering wheel” – NPP’s Bryan Acheampong

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“I have seized Bawumia’s steering wheel” – NPP’s Bryan Acheampong

Bryan Acheampong, a candidate for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary, has declared he has seized Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s steering wheel.

Speaking in an interview with GHOne TV, the NPP flagbearer aspirant, the former Vice President’s famous campaign slogan, “Give me the steer,” which dominated his 2024 presidential bid.

Dr Acheampong made the statement in a light-hearted manner while he outlined his plans to lead the New Patriotic Party into the next general elections.

It will be recalled that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in the run-up to the 2024 election, used the slogan, “Give me the steer and I will drive Ghana to the next level”, which he used to symbolise his readiness to take charge of the country’s leadership from then-President Akufo-Addo.

In related news, Bryan Acheampong has dismissed polls putting him at just 1% support among delegates ahead of the party’s primary.

According to Dr Bryan Acheampong, polls putting him at just 1 per cent are sponsored and meaningless.

He asserted that on January 31st, that is the only poll that truly matters.

Speaking at his campaign office on Wednesday, October 15, Dr Acheampong stated, “I mean, I’ve seen some polls that put me at 1% and some aspirants who have not even left their bedrooms at 20%, and it’s quite interesting,” he said.

“So please, I’m not concerned about that at all. The day of the election, January 31st, we will see what the real polls look like.”

He added, “Many people come with the proposal that, ‘Oh, you are winning, you are at 90%, you are at 70%, give us money so that we can go and put it in the papers, put it on online posts.’ I’m not interested in any of that,” he stated.

Also, he has said he fears no candidate in the party’s flagbearer race.

According to Bryan Acheampong, he is not afraid of the so-called establishment, as the establishment is the entire party architecture, the delegates, and the workers of the party.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, October 15, Dr Acheampong stated, “I have no fears at all about any so-called establishment. And there’s really no establishment in this. It is the establishment that is going to vote – the entire party architecture, the delegates, and the workers of the party.”

He noted, “National executives themselves are 17 out of 250,000. Constituency executives, who are about 5,000 people, are only a small part of the whole. One person may have most of them, but that does not determine the final outcome.”

“I’ve been around this party for a long time. I know the influence of these people on the delegates. I’m hoping it’s going to be free and fair”.

“I’m running a solid campaign, and I know that nothing – except the delegates – can influence their way”, he added.

He further added that job creation will be a key focus of his campaign and future government if elected.

According to Dr Acheampong, his private sector experience gives him the foundation to deliver meaningful employment opportunities for young people.

Dr Acheampong added, “I assured party people that the key areas I would focus on, should we win power, would be jobs,” he said. “It allows them to look at what I have done for myself in the private sector, and I will be able to leverage that with government policy to create more jobs, meaningful jobs for young people.”

“What I have done in my personal life will also inspire a lot of young people, which will bring them to vote for us in 2028,” he said.

He further promised, “Our future government will focus on infrastructure, health, education, and roads everywhere that we go. The Eastern Region, when I started, we were just talking about roads.”

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Adu Boahen’s bid to halt criminal trial thrown out

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Adu Boahen’s bid to halt criminal trial thrown out

The High Court has thrown out an application filed by lawyers for former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu Boahen.

The legal team for Kwabena Adu Boahen were seeking to criminal trial pending the outcome of an appeal.

Kwabena Adu Boahen’s legal team had urged the court to stay proceedings until the Court of Appeal determines their challenge to an earlier ruling.

 The court’s earlier ruling partially dismissed a request for further disclosures made on behalf of the first and second accused persons in the ongoing trial.

Also, on Wednesday, October 15, a notice filed at the High Court in Accra revealed Ms Donkor was formally discharged under Section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30).

Mildred Donkor is now expected to give insight into the alleged theft and misappropriation of state funds by the former National Signals Bureau boss, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng and their company, Advantage Solutions Limited.

Earlier, Ms Donkor abruptly dismissed her lawyer in open court on July 18, saying, “I wish to take a separate lawyer, please,” she told the judge at the time.

In the six-page document signed by the Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, it detailed how Mildred Donkor became involved in Adu-Boahene’s scandal.

Mildred Donkor, in her witness statement, labelled her association with the first and second accused persons as longstanding from their days at Cedar Mountain Assemblies of God Church in East Legon.In her witness statement, Donkor alleged that it all started when Adu-Boahene requested that she become a director of Advantage Solutions Limited when he couldn’t meet the registration requirements when he wanted to open a bank account for his business.

Parts of the document read, “This was sometimes in the year 2010. At the time of opening the account for (A4), A4 could not meet the minimum requirement for two directors. A4 had only one director, as the other director on A4’s record was deceased. To satisfy the minimum directorship requirement for A4, A1 requested that I become the second director, which I consented to. I put my name down as the second director. That is how I became a director of A4”.

She detailed on page two of the document how she ended up working for Adu-Boahene after she resigned from UMB in July 2018.

“I never received a letter of employment or appointment at A4. Therefore, I was not given specific duties nor formal terms of employment. I only acted on ad hoc instructions from A1 and A2. However, I was paid a monthly stipend. For instance, I was paid Three Thousand One Hundred and Thirty-Seven Ghana cedis (GH¢3,137) up to January 2021,” she added.

She further told the prosecutors that she managed several transactions on behalf of the accused persons, including withdrawal and delivery of a large cash sum from bank accounts belonging to Advantage Solutions Limited and another firm, adding that the first and second accused provided her with pre-signed blank cheque books, allowing her to withdraw from GH¢2,000 to GH¢1 million.

Mildred Donkor detailed, “A1 and A2, from time to time, instructed me to carry out tasks on their behalf in respect of A4. For example, they had, on one occasion, instructed me to facilitate the payment of cheques signed by A1 and A2 to third parties… When I withdrew such cheques, I delivered the monies either A1 or A2. Sometimes, too, I transfer the monies to Madam Margaret Aba Donkor at her request”.

“Throughout my work with A1 and A2, I took no major decisions – whether financial, operations, or strategic – on my own. I followed the decisions and instructions of A1 or A2. Throughout my works with A4, I was never invited to, neither did I ever attend, a board of directors’ meeting. I was never a signatory to any bank account”, she added.

The AG is now expected to rely on her testimony to strengthen its case against the remaining accused persons.

“Pending the court’s determination, no one has the right to claim Lumba’s body” – Lawyers for Akosua Serwaa

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“Pending the court’s determination, no one has the right to claim Lumba’s body” – Lawyers for Akosua Serwaa

The legal team of Daddy Lumba’s wife, Akosua Serwaa, has issued a press release warning the family head of the late musician, Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, and his associates.

On October 16, 2025, a statement signed by the Fosuh family, Akosua Serwaa, mentioned that the body of the late highlife legend must remain at the Transition Funeral Home in Haatso until the court gives its final ruling on the legal dispute.

Parts of the statement read, “Pending the court’s final determination, no person or group, including Mr Kofi Owusu (the Abusua Panyin) and his associates, has the lawful right to claim or remove the body of the deceased from the Transition Funeral Home in Haatso, Accra. Any such act would amount to a violation of ongoing court proceedings and could attract serious legal consequences”.

“The Fosuh family remains confident that the rule of law will prevail and that the dignity of the late Mr Charles Fosuh will be protected. They also believe that the outcome of this case will serve as an important legal precedent, reinforcing the rights of lawful spouses and women in similar situations across Ghana,” the statement added.

In related news, the High Court in Kumasi has adjourned the hearing of an injunction application filed by Akosua Serwaa, the wife of the late Daddy Lumba, to October 28.

The case was presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur.

Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, the wife of the late Daddy Lumba, is seeking a court injunction to halt the funeral, demanding recognition as the sole legal widow and the right to perform traditional rites.

According to court documents, her legal team is contesting the legitimacy of the arrangements, arguing that they were made without her knowledge, consent, or involvement.

“PRAYING this Honourable Court for an Order restraining the Defendants, their agents, assigns, workmen, etc., from either collecting the body of the late CHARLES KWADWO FOSU a.k.a. DADDY LUMBA from the morgue and performing the burial and final funeral rites of the deceased, upon the grounds set out in the accompanying Affidavit,” the writ stated.

However, the Lawyers for the Fosu Royal Family of Parkoso and Nsuta have told Akosua Serwah that Daddy Lumba’s family only recognises Priscilla Ofori, also known as Odo Broni, as the wife of the musician.

According to the lawyers, Akosua Serwaa refused to relocate to Ghana some 15 years with Daddy Lumba for medical treatment.

The Lawyers further revealed that Akosua Serwaa wrote to Daddy Lumba of her intentions to initiate a divorce, and even presented Lumba’s drinks to his family, signifying the dissolution of their marriage.

In a new twist, a sister of the deceased Charles Kwadwo Fosu, also known as Daddy Lumba, Ernestina Fosu and his German-based wifeAkosua Serwaa, are demanding an independent probe into his death.

According to the two women, they are demanding a probe into Daddy Lumba’s demise following the inconsistencies in narrations around his death.

Meanwhile, the children of Daddy Lumba with Akosua Serwaa Fosuh have distanced themselves from their mother’s lawsuit concerning their late father’s funeral and burial arrangements.

One of the children, Charlyn Fosuh, on behalf of the siblings with Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, in a statement, stated, “It has come to our attention that there is an ongoing court process regarding the funeral and burial arrangements of our beloved father, the late Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba”.

“We, the children of Akosua Serwaa and Daddy Lumba, wish to clarify that and that we do not wish to be involved in any disputes or conflicts surrounding the funeral arrangements,” it further indicates.

The children added that their only wish give their father a “dignified, respectful, and peaceful manner, befitting his remarkable life and contributions.”

They urged the media to be measured in their communication.

“We kindly ask the general public, especially the media and social media commentators, to be measured and respectful in their commentary regarding the family, any ongoing legal matters, and the funeral arrangements. We believe our father deserves a farewell that reflects the peace, dignity, and unity he valued in life,” the statement said.

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“Sikadwa will deal with whoever feigns his love for me” – Otumfuo warns

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“Sikadwa will deal with whoever feigns his love for me” – Otumfuo warns

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has issued a stern warning to individuals around him who feign affection toward him.

According to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, many smile with him and pretend to love him, but have ill intentions towards him.

The Asantehene highlighted that anyone pretending to love him while harbouring ill motives will be dealt with by the Golden Stool, also known as Sika Dwa Kofi.

Opemsuo.com quoted the Asantehene during an Asanteman Council meeting on October 16, 2025, to have said, “Many of you smile with me, pretending to love me, but have ill intent towards me. Sikadwa will deal with whoever feigns his love for me. I have a pure intent towards all of you”.

The Asantehene further announced plans to hold a closed-door meeting with the traditional leaders, saying, “We all sat here and delivered verdicts on both cases, but when issues arose afterwards, none of you came out to defend the decisions. Your attitude sounds like, ‘Do it alone,’ and I will definitely do it. Some of you secretly spread falsehoods about me outside.

“I was appointed to ascend Sikadwa, and they attached wisdom and power to reign. I will use them to deal with these issues and to rule. You saw Asanteman before my reign, and you have seen how it is now,” he added.

Meanwhile, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II has said anyone who claims the Golden Stool was summoned to descend from the sky is a liar.

According to the Dormahene, the Golden Stool, when it was recently outdoored, looked welded when it was displayed in public.

Speaking during the launch of the Bonokyempem Council in the Bono Region on August 14, 2025, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, stated, “If anyone tells you they can summon something to descend from the sky, I, Agyeman Badu II, am saying it is a lie”.

“Didn’t you see when the Golden Stool was recently outdoored, it looked welded? Didn’t you see?” he quizzed.

Also, Historian Anokye Frimpong has revealed that all the Golden Stools in Ghana were made by the Paramount Chief of Dormaa, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, forbears.

According to Anokye Frimpong, Nana Dormaahene’s forbears moulded a Golden Stool, which was seized by the Ashantis and melted.

Speaking to Agyenkwa FM, Anokye Frimpong explained, “Under Opoku I, the Asantes went to war against the people of Dormaa, who were led by Nana Kofi Adu. The Ashantis defeated them and took away their Golden Stool”.

“Because Konfo Anokyi has warned that there must be only one Golden Stool and that if anyone found one, the Ashantis should go to war and conquer it, the Ashantis defeated Dormaa and took hostage of their Golden Stool, melted it, and it became the first Golden Stool melted by the Ashantis in history”.

He further revealed that another great-grandfather of the current Dormaahene, Nana Kwadwo Adinkra Karikari, also manufactured a Golden Stool during the reign of Nana Osei Bonsu as the Asantehene.

He revealed that the stool became the second one which the Ashantis seized through war and destroyed.

Anokye Frimpong added that all the welded Golden Stools in Ghana’s history were made and used by the forbears of the current Dormaahene, but not the Ashantis.

“I delivered monies to either Adu Boahene or his wife” – Mildred Donkor, in her witness statement

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“I delivered monies to either Adu Boahene or his wife” – Mildred Donkor, in her witness statement

Mildred Donkor, the third accused person in the ongoing GHS49 million theft case against Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, in her witness statement after the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, dropped charges against her, has revealed that she delivered money to the first accused or the second accused.

On Wednesday, October 15, a notice filed at the High Court in Accra revealed Ms Donkor was formally discharged under Section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30).

The information gathered suggests the decision follows her reported agreement to serve as a prosecution witness in the case.

Mildred Donkor is now expected to give insight into the alleged theft and misappropriation of state funds by the former National Signals Bureau boss, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng and their company, Advantage Solutions Limited.

Earlier, Ms Donkor abruptly dismissed her lawyer in open court on July 18, saying, “I wish to take a separate lawyer, please,” she told the judge at the time.

In the six-page document signed by the Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, it detailed how Mildred Donkor became involved in Adu-Boahene’s scandal.

Mildred Donkor, in her witness statement, labelled her association with the first and second accused persons as longstanding from their days at Cedar Mountain Assemblies of God Church in East Legon.In her witness statement, Donkor alleged that it all started when Adu-Boahene requested that she become a director of Advantage Solutions Limited when he couldn’t meet the registration requirements when he wanted to open a bank account for his business.

Parts of the document read, “This was sometimes in the year 2010. At the time of opening the account for (A4), A4 could not meet the minimum requirement for two directors. A4 had only one director, as the other director on A4’s record was deceased. To satisfy the minimum directorship requirement for A4, A1 requested that I become the second director, which I consented to. I put my name down as the second director. That is how I became a director of A4”.

She detailed on page two of the document how she ended up working for Adu-Boahene after she resigned from UMB in July 2018.

“I never received a letter of employment or appointment at A4. Therefore, I was not given specific duties nor formal terms of employment. I only acted on ad hoc instructions from A1 and A2. However, I was paid a monthly stipend. For instance, I was paid Three Thousand One Hundred and Thirty-Seven Ghana cedis (GH¢3,137) up to January 2021,” she added.

She further told the prosecutors that she managed several transactions on behalf of the accused persons, including withdrawal and delivery of a large cash sum from bank accounts belonging to Advantage Solutions Limited and another firm, adding that the first and second accused provided her with pre-signed blank cheque books, allowing her to withdraw from GH¢2,000 to GH¢1 million.

Mildred Donkor detailed, “A1 and A2, from time to time, instructed me to carry out tasks on their behalf in respect of A4. For example, they had, on one occasion, instructed me to facilitate the payment of cheques signed by A1 and A2 to third parties… When I withdrew such cheques, I delivered the monies either A1 or A2. Sometimes, too, I transfer the monies to Madam Margaret Aba Donkor at her request”.

“Throughout my work with A1 and A2, I took no major decisions – whether financial, operations, or strategic – on my own. I followed the decisions and instructions of A1 or A2. Throughout my works with A4, I was never invited to, neither did I ever attend, a board of directors’ meeting. I was never a signatory to any bank account”, she added.

The AG is now expected to rely on her testimony to strengthen its case against the remaining accused persons.

It will be recalled, Kwabena Adu Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, Mildred Donkor, and one other have been charged by the state for stealing, defrauding by false pretences, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit a crime.

According to the charge sheet, Kwabena Adu Boahene and his wife stole state funds to the tune of GHc 49 million.

The Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, filed 11 charges against Kwabena Adu-Boahene and three others at the High Court in Accra.

“NPP got too arrogant, they don’t have values” – Buaben Asamoa

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“NPP got too arrogant, they don’t have values” – Buaben Asamoa

Yaw Buaben Asamoa, the General Secretary of the United Party (UP), has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) got too arrogant and lacks values.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse, Yaw Buaben Asamoa revealed that he does not intend to go back to the NPP.

It will be recalled that the NPP revoked the membership of Yaw Buaben Asamoa and three others after they publicly endorsed Alan Kyeremanten, other than the party’s elected flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Yaw Buaben Asamoa, speaking on JOYNEWS, stated, “Everything they performed was overshadowed by the lack of humaneness. For me, that is the biggest problem that party has. It got too arrogant”.

“I don’t intend to go back to the NPP. They don’t have values. First of all, let’s examine the NPP — which NPP are we talking about now?”

“As far as I recollect, the roots of the NPP came from the CPP tradition for about eight years. The party was later managed by a chairman who had CPP roots but became NPP. The presidential candidate that took over has NDC antecedents, and his wife is from a PNC family with NDC connections,” he explained.

His remarks come at a time when Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen’s newly rebranded United Party (UP).

Also, National Chairman of the United Party, Alhaji Abubakar Saddique Boniface, has rejected the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) amnesty to return to the party.

According to Alhaji Abubakar Saddique Boniface, they were sacked and have no intention of going back to the NPP.

He emphasised that the NPP had no moral ground to offer forgiveness when no crime had been committed to warrant their expulsion.

Speaking during the rebranding of the Movement of Change to the United Party, Alhaji Abubakar Saddique stated, “We were sacked from the NPP, but now they want to grant us amnesty? We will not go back”.

“We were sacked. But today they claim they are giving us amnesty. What does amnesty mean? What crime did our leader commit? What crime did I commit in the NPP for you to sack me? And today you are telling me you are giving me amnesty. No way,” he said.

He further drew a comparison to their situation with that of Islamic marriage, “When you divorce a woman three times in Islam, she’s no longer your wife until kingdom come,” he added, amid applause”.

Meanwhile, Inusah Fuseini, the former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has weighed in on Alan Kyerematen’s rebranding of his Movement for Change into a full-blown political party.

Recall Alan Kyerematen, after the NPP’s primary defeat, left to form the Movement for Change to contest the 2024 general election as an independent candidate.

According to Inusah Fuseini, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) made a tragic mistake in letting Alan Kyerematen leave the party.

He emphasised that if Alan’s United Party grows strong and formidable, that could signal the demise of the NPP.

Inusah Fuseini is quoted by TV3 to have said, The NPP made a tragic mistake by letting Alan Kyerematen leave their party. In my view, if the United Party grows strong and formidable, that will signal the demise of the NPP”.

We have turned the corner, economy back on track – BoG Governor

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We have turned the corner, economy back on track – BoG Governor

Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has declared at the IMF/World Bank talks that Ghana’s economy has turned the corner.

The BoG Governor declared that Ghana’s economy is back on track after years of instability.

He described Ghana’s economy as being “back on track” following months of policy discipline.

Speaking at the IMF/World Bank Governor Talk Series in Washington, D.C., under the theme “From Crisis to Confidence: Ghana’s Journey to Macroeconomic Stabilisation,” Dr Asiama stated, “We came to meet a challenged economy in the sense that, remember, we had a domestic debt issue in 2022, fiscal policy was highly expansionary. It led to our exiting the international financial market. There was a resort to domestic financing.

“We remember all the sovereign downgrades we had to suffer. We came into office with a lot of liquidity, high inflation, [and an exchange rate that was depreciating widely,” he said.

He added, “And I remember when we came in, there were talks about whether we should cancel the programme altogether, there were doubts as to whether we would be able to carry on the programme.

“But I am happy to say that eight months down the road, we have turned the corner. Ghana is back,” Dr Asiama declared.

The Governor added, “Growth has rebounded, inflation has cooled, and Ghana is now outperforming expectations under the IMF programme. Inflation, which stood at 23.5 per cent in January 2025, has since dropped to 9.4 per cent in September — the first single-digit rate in four years, beating the government’s 11.9 per cent target.”

The BoG Boss also revealed that the Central Bank occasionally intervene to stabilise the cedi for periods of exceptional market pressure.

The BoG Governor refuted claims that the Central Bank is overstepping its bounds in managing the foreign exchange market.

According to the BoG Governor, the Central Bank’s actions fall within a flexible exchange rate framework aimed only at curbing excessive volatility.

Dr Asiama explained, “The framework that we have is a flexible exchange rate management framework. Essentially, what we do is smooth excessive volatilities. Yes, there were allegations about whether we were intervening in the market, but that was not exactly the case”

Dr Asiama highlighted that in the second and third quarters of 2025, Ghana undertook several “lumpy” foreign payments, including billions of U.S. dollars to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and domestic bondholders, adding that at the same time, remittance inflows weakened, draining liquidity from the interbank foreign exchange market.

He added, “In the mix of that, the central bank had to step in. The interbank FX market had dried up, so the central bank had to provide that support”.

“We do not over-support the market at all. What we seek to do is limit volatility to ensure smooth dynamics in the market, and that is the framework we will maintain going forward,” he affirmed.

Meanwhile, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Minister of Finance, has assured international investors that the country’s economic gains will be sustained.

Dr Forson, at the same event, declared that “Ghana is on track. We will sustain the gains.”

Security recruitment under NDC merit-based, no more ‘protocol’ – Asiedu Nketia

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Security recruitment under NDC merit-based, no more ‘protocol’ – Asiedu Nketia

Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has vowed that security recruitment under the NDC government would be merit-based.

According to Asiedu Nketia, the NDC government will make sure security services are properly balanced, even regionally.

He emphasised that the government will end the era of protocol recruitment into Ghana’s security services.

The NDC Chairman revealed that the Mahama government is committed to building a transparent and credible security recruitment system that reflects Ghana’s diversity and national cohesion.

Speaking in the Akatsi North constituency as part of his thank-you tour on Thursday, October 16, 2025, Asiedu Nketia stated, “We will make sure that our security services are properly balanced, even regionally.

We are departing from a system where people are recruited based on their surnames to ensure that the services are truly representative and professional”.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) announced the commencement of the 2025 enlistment and recruitment across all 16 regional capitals of the country.

The recruitment process has been officially published in state-owned newspapers, including the Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times.

According to the GAF, the decentralised recruitment is aimed at offering equal opportunity to all eligible applicants, regardless of location.

GAF, in an earlier press release issued on Monday, September 29, stated, “The Ghana Armed Forces wishes to inform the general public that the 2025 Enlistment/Recruitment? Enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces will commence in the coming days at all the regional capitals of the 16 Regions of the country. This approach offers equal opportunity for all potential applicants in the entire country,

The enlistment/recruitment exercise will be announced through the official Ghana Armed Forces platforms such as gafonline.mil.gh, gafrecruitment.mil.gh, in addition to the Daily Graphic and the Ghanaian Times newspapers”.

The statement further added, “The general Public is kindly informed that any purported recruitment links on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp or any other social media platforms inviting people for protocol recruitment is a scam and should be ignored.

Additionally, no such enlistment/recruitment invitation will emanate from any member of the Ghana Armed Forces or its High Command and should be ignored as well.

The Ghana Armed Forces counts on the cooperation of the general public in this endeavour”.

Also, Sam Nartey George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, has said a maximum enlistment age of 35 years would serve our young people better.

According to Sam George, there are people in their 30s who are physically fit and sound enough to serve their Nation.

Sam George called for the re-examination of the maximum age for enlistment into Ghana’s military services.

In a post on X, Sam George wrote, “I honestly believe it is time for our beloved Nation to re-examine the maximum age for enlistment into our military services.

There are people in their 30s who are physically fit and sound enough to serve their Nation. We must not deny them this opportunity simply because of their age.

There is a precedent across the world. I believe an upper limit of 35 years would serve our young people better. Let’s nurture their dreams and not kill them.

For God and Country”, he added.

“I’m working hard to be at the World Cup” – Richard Ofori

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“I’m working hard to be at the World Cup” – Richard Ofori

Ghana Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori has set his sights on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Richard Ofori, who is currently playing for AmaZulu FC in South Africa, has revealed he is working hard to join the Black Stars at the World Cup.

According to Richard Ofori, he is focusing on his performance at AmaZulu FC, which will propel him to be called up for the Black Stars.

Speaking to iDiski Times, Richard Ofori stated, “I’m working hard and then focusing on my team at the moment. That’s what you need to do for you to be there [at the World Cup]”.

He further revealed that he hasn’t spoken to Ghana coach Otto Addo recently.

“Recently no [haven’t spoken to the coach] but before, he used to call me, and he’s a good man, so he used to check up on his players. He hasn’t abandoned any player, but we focus more on the ones that they are playing, because the World Cup qualifiers were so intense”, Richard Ofori stated.

Additionally, Saddick Adams, a veteran sports journalist, has revealed that Eddie Nketiah, an English player of Ghanaian descent, is open to playing for the Black Stars.

According to Saddick Adams, Eddie Nketiah had, some years ago, rejected Ghana’s approach when officials from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) approached him.

The Angel FM presenter added that the Crystal Palace striker now feels mature and is ready to play for the national team if given a call-up.

Saddick Adams, in a post on X, wrote, “Spoke to Eddie Nketiah’s family this weekend to get clarity on the stories about his switch.

The source admitted that Eddie Nketiah had previously spoken to the Ghana coach and some GFA top officials, but he had not settled at his club yet, so he couldn’t make a decision”.

He added, “However, Nketiah is now settled and at 26, mature enough and ready to ‘give his very best’ if Ghana calls now.

Says he has Ghana blood running through him, so his “identity is unquestionable”.

Basically, he’s open to playing for Ghana now”.

Meanwhile, the Black Stars yesterday, 12 October 2025, officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing the qualifiers as leaders in their Group. 

Ghana defeated Comoros 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Mohammed Kudus scoring the only goal in the game.

After 10 games in group I, the Black Stars topped the table with 25 points, Madagascar second with 19 points, Mali third with 18 points, Comoros 15, Central African Republic 8 and Chad in sixth place with 1.

Ghana joined the list of qualified countries on the African continent, with Coach Otto Addo now becoming the first Black Stars coach to reach two consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments.

Eddie Nketiah open to playing for Ghana now – Saddick Adams

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Eddie Nketiah open to playing for Ghana now – Saddick Adams

Saddick Adams, a veteran sports journalist, has revealed that Eddie Nketiah, an English player of Ghanaian descent, is open to playing for the Black Stars.

According to Saddick Adams, Eddie Nketiah had, some years ago, rejected Ghana’s approach when officials from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) approached him.

The Angel FM presenter added that the Crystal Palace striker now feels mature and is ready to play for the national team if given a call-up.

Saddick Adams, in a post on X, wrote, “Spoke to Eddie Nketiah’s family this weekend to get clarity on the stories about his switch.

The source admitted that Eddie Nketiah had previously spoken to the Ghana coach and some GFA top officials, but he had not settled at his club yet, so he couldn’t make a decision”.

He added, “However, Nketiah is now settled and at 26, mature enough and ready to ‘give his very best’ if Ghana calls now.

Says he has Ghana blood running through him, so his “identity is unquestionable”.

Basically, he’s open to playing for Ghana now”.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaian fans have reacted to the news, saying,  He won’t be the first or last. Kwasi Sibo played just 2 or 3 games. He’s welcome. Don’t be surprised to see another Ghanaian prospect included, even though he’s unknown by most Ghanaians and didn’t participate in the qualifiers just as Eddie Nketiah did.

It’s still a long road to the World Cup, and as unpredictable as life can be, some active players might be injured, which I don’t pray for by the way”.

Another wrote, “He’s Ghanaian and eligible for the Black Stars. It’s up to the coach to call him. Every Ghanaian must have a chance to play for the Black Stars. Iñaki Williams, who said he didn’t feel Ghanaian kraa is playing for Ghana”.

“I don’t understand the fuss about this. If they play for Ghana and we win, will the glory go to Togo?”, a netizen added.

One more Ghanaian added, “That’s refreshing news!  Eddie Nketiah’s talent and maturity would be a massive boost for the Black Stars. If he’s ready to commit heart and soul, then it’s time to welcome him home. Ghana is where his story truly belongs”.

Meanwhile, the Black Stars on 12 October 2025, officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing the qualifiers as leaders in their Group.

Ghana defeated Comoros 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Mohammed Kudus scoring the only goal in the game.

After 10 games in group I, the Black Stars topped the table with 25 points, Madagascar second with 19 points, Mali third with 18 points, Comoros 15, Central African Republic 8 and Chad in sixth place with 1.

Ghana joined the list of qualified countries on the African continent, with Coach Otto Addo now becoming the first Black Stars coach to reach two consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments.

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“If United Party grows strong, that could signal the demise of NPP” – Inusah Fuseini

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“If United Party grows strong, that could signal the demise of NPP” – Inusah Fuseini

Inusah Fuseini, the former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has weighed in on Alan Kyerematen’s rebranding of his Movement for Change into a full-blown political party.

Recall Alan Kyerematen, after the NPP’s primary defeat, left to form the Movement for Change to contest the 2024 general election as an independent candidate.

According to Inusah Fuseini, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) made a tragic mistake in letting Alan Kyerematen leave the party.

He emphasised that if Alan’s United Party grows strong and formidable, that could signal the demise of the NPP.

Inusah Fuseini is quoted by TV3 to have said, The NPP made a tragic mistake by letting Alan Kyerematen leave their party. In my view, if the United Party grows strong and formidable, that will signal the demise of the NPP”.

His comments come on the heels of Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, who has officially rebranded his Movement for Change to the United Party (UP Plus).

The rebranding was revealed in a ceremony in Accra on Thursday, October 16, 2025, signalled a fresh start and paid tribute to a name of historical significance in Ghanaian politics.

Speaking at the official unveiling of UP Plus, party Chairman Abubakar Saddique Boniface, National Chairman of the United Party (UP), stated, “Today, we present to you the United Party or UP Plus.  The UP Plus is a political organisation meant to bring real change to governance.

“We will make a difference because of our focus on universal values and respect for the leadership of competence. We are not just taking people to lead us, but people who are credible, competent, and have a vision,” he stated.

Alhaji Abubakar Saddique Boniface further rejected the NPP’s amnesty to return to the party.

He stated, “We were sacked from the NPP, but now they want to grant us amnesty? We will not go back”.

“We were sacked. But today they claim they are giving us amnesty. What does amnesty mean? What crime did our leader commit? What crime did I commit in the NPP for you to sack me? And today you are telling me you are giving me amnesty. No way,” he said.

He further drew a comparison to their situation with that of Islamic marriage, “When you divorce a woman three times in Islam, she’s no longer your wife until kingdom come,” he added, amid applause”.

Alan Kyerematen, the Leader of the United Party, also stated, “The vision of the United Party is to make Ghana the economic powerhouse of Africa by 2040”.

“A new dawn that will bring about economic transformation, which will translate into massive job opportunities, usher in a golden age of business, and create prosperity for our country, Ghana

“A new dawn that will mobilise the collective strengths and talents of all Ghanaians for national development, irrespective of age, ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation.

“A new dawn that will promote accountable and transparent governance and introduce a policy of zero tolerance for corruption. A new dawn that will at least protect the environment and promote sustainable development. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, this is what underpins the establishment of the United Party,” he said.

Alan Kyerematen, United Party, has also received its registration certificate from the Electoral Commission on October 3, 2025, formally cementing its new identity.

The rebranding marks a new chapter for the former Trade and Industry Minister’s political ambition as he seeks to end the dominance of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

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AG drops charges against Mildred Donkor, as she agrees to snitch on Adu-Boahene

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AG drops charges against Mildred Donkor, as she agrees to snitch on Adu-Boahene

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has dropped charges against Mildred Donkor, the third accused person in the ongoing GHS49 million theft case against Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng.

On Wednesday, October 15, a notice filed at the High Court in Accra revealed Ms Donkor was formally discharged under Section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30).

The information gathered suggests the decision follows her reported agreement to serve as a prosecution witness in the case.

Mildred Donkor is now expected to give insight into the alleged theft and misappropriation of state funds by the former National Signals Bureau boss, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng and their company, Advantage Solutions Limited.

Earlier, Ms Donkor abruptly dismissed her lawyer in open court on July 18, saying, “I wish to take a separate lawyer, please,” she told the judge at the time.

Mildred Donkor, in her witness statement, labelled her association with the first and second accused persons as longstanding from their days at Cedar Mountain Assemblies of God Church in East Legon.

She revealed she became a director of Advantage Solutions Limited at the request of Mr Adu-Boahene, adding that “Although I was listed as a director, I had no decision-making power and only acted on instructions from Mr Adu-Boahene and Madam Adjei-Boateng,” she said.

The AG is now expected to rely on her testimony to strengthen its case against the remaining accused persons.

It will be recalled, Kwabena Adu Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, Mildred Donkor, and one other have been charged by the state for stealing, defrauding by false pretences, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit a crime.

According to the charge sheet, Kwabena Adu Boahene and his wife stole state funds to the tune of GHc 49 million.

The Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, filed 11 charges against Kwabena Adu-Boahene and three others at the High Court in Accra.

“The charges filed against the accused persons included: stealing, contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); conspiracy to steal, contrary to Sections 23(1) and 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960; and defrauding by false pretences, contrary to Section 131(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

Some of the other charges against them are: wilfully causing financial loss to the state, contrary to Section 179A(3)(a) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); using public office for profit, contrary to Section 179C(a) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); and collaboration to commit a crime, to wit, using public office for profit, contrary to Section 179C(b) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)”.

Additionally, Justice Srem Sai, the Deputy Attorney-General, has debunked rumours that the Attorney-General’s office has lost evidence in the ongoing criminal trial of the Republic v Adu-Boahene.

According to the Deputy Attorney-General, as of June 18, 2025, the Attorney-General’s office had filed all the documents which it intended to rely on to prove the charges against the four accused persons.

The deputy Attorney-General in a post on Facebook wrote, “As of June 18, we had filed all the documents which we intend to rely on to prove the charges against the 4 accused persons in the case.

The documents include contracts of sale, bank wire transfer records, bank account statements, company registration documents, property ownership records and purchase receipts, INTERPOL stolen vehicle records, investigative caution statements and charge statements of each accused person, records of asset non-declaration, a flow chat of money movements through a complex web of bank accounts, and testimonies of our 3 prosecution witnesses”.

Justice Srem Sai further added, “Further, court-certified copies of each of these documents have been duly served on each of the accused persons. So, it is not even realistic that the documents could be lost so as to jeopardise the prosecution of the case”.

The Deputy AG further revealed the current state of the trial, “ Before the start of the legal vacation on July 31, the first of our 3 prosecution witnesses had completed testifying and had been cross-examined by the lawyers of 3 of the 4 Accused Persons”.

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“We occasionally intervene to stabilise the cedi” – BoG Governor

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“We occasionally intervene to stabilise the cedi” – BoG Governor

Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has revealed that the Central Bank occasionally intervene to stabilise the cedi for periods of exceptional market pressure.

The BoG Governor refuted claims that the Central Bank is overstepping its bounds in managing the foreign exchange market.

According to the BoG Governor, the Central Bank’s actions fall within a flexible exchange rate framework aimed only at curbing excessive volatility.

Speaking at the IMF–World Bank Governor Talk Series in Washington, D.C., Dr Asiama explained, “The framework that we have is a flexible exchange rate management framework. Essentially, what we do is smooth excessive volatilities. Yes, there were allegations about whether we were intervening in the market, but that was not exactly the case”

Dr Asiama highlighted that in the second and third quarters of 2025, Ghana undertook several “lumpy” foreign payments, including billions of U.S. dollars to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and domestic bondholders, adding that at the same time, remittance inflows weakened, draining liquidity from the interbank foreign exchange market.

He added, “In the mix of that, the central bank had to step in. The interbank FX market had dried up, so the central bank had to provide that support”.

“We do not over-support the market at all. What we seek to do is limit volatility to ensure smooth dynamics in the market, and that is the framework we will maintain going forward,” he affirmed.

Also, Dr Johnson Asiama says Ghana’s economy has made a firm recovery after years of instability.

He described Ghana’s economy as being “back on track” following months of policy discipline.

Dr Asiama stated, “We came to meet a challenged economy in the sense that, remember, we had a domestic debt issue in 2022, fiscal policy was highly expansionary. It led to our exiting the international financial market. There was a resort to domestic financing.

“We remember all the sovereign downgrades we had to suffer. We came into office with a lot of liquidity, high inflation, [and an exchange rate that was depreciating widely,” he said.

“And I remember when we came in, there were talks about whether we should cancel the programme altogether, there were doubts as to whether we would be able to carry on the programme.

“But I am happy to say that eight months down the road, we have turned the corner. Ghana is back,” Dr Asiama declared.

The Governor added, “Growth has rebounded, inflation has cooled, and Ghana is now outperforming expectations under the IMF programme. Inflation, which stood at 23.5 per cent in January 2025, has since dropped to 9.4 per cent in September — the first single-digit rate in four years, beating the government’s 11.9 per cent target.”

Meanwhile, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Minister of Finance, has assured international investors that the country’s economic gains will be sustained.

Dr Forson, at the same event, declared that “Ghana is on track. We will sustain the gains.”

NSS Scandal – Gifty Oware, Assibey Antwi to face court today

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NSS Scandal – Gifty Oware, Assibey Antwi to face court today

Osei Assibey Antwi, the Former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA) and his deputy, Gifty Oware-Mensah, will appear before the Court today, Friday, 17th October 2025.

Both will be in court to answer charges of alleged financial misconduct involving several million cedis during their roles at the National Service Authority (NSA).

Osei Assibey Antwi, the immediate past Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), has been charged with  14 counts.

His charges included causing financial loss to the Republic, stealing, and money laundering, in a case involving more than GH¢500 million.

According to the charge sheet, Osei Assibey Antwi is accused of authorising payments to over 60,000 non-existent national service personnel and misappropriating public funds.

The former NSS boss is facing multiple counts under sections “179A(1) and 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and section 1(2)(c) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044)”.

Prosecutors allege that the former NSA boss “willfully caused financial loss of GH¢500,861,744.02 to the Republic by authorising the payment of allowances to over 60,000 “ghost” service personnel between August 2021 and February 2025. Also facing six counts of stealing.

The theft includes, “GH¢3.6 million on August 22, 2023, GH¢516,000 each on September 11, October 26, and November 23, 2023, GH¢1.03 million on December 18, 2023, GH¢2.06 million on May 14, 2024.

He has also been accused of transferring GH¢8.26 into his personal account.

Also, Gifty Oware-Mensah, who is a Deputy Director-General of the National Service Authority, has been charged with stealing and willfully causing financial loss to the state.

The Attorney-General’s Department alleged Gifty Oware-Mensah misappropriated a total of GH¢38,458,248.87 between February 2022 and March 2024, overseeing finance, audit, and procurement at the NSA.

According to prosecutors, she dishonestly transferred GH¢31.5 million from a loan facility meant to support National Service Personnel into her private company accounts.

The said money was under the pretext of supplying goods on a hire-purchase basis; however, investigation revealed no such goods were supplied, and the names used to secure the loan were ghost names from the NSA’s internal system.

AG also alleged, “Out of the money received, the accused transferred GH¢22,925,518,69 to Amaecom Global Company of which she was a director, and the remaining amount to three other companies.”

Gifty Oware-Mensah’s charges include “Stealing GH¢31,502,091.40 belonging to the National Service Authority. Willfully causing financial loss to the state through the fake hire-purchase arrangement, Abuse of public office for personal gain and Money laundering through the transfer of funds into personal and affiliated accounts”.

‘Shoe shine’ posing as a soldier, amazingly scams a nurse big time

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‘Shoe shine’ posing as a soldier, amazingly scams a nurse big time

A shoe shine at the Burma Camp posing as a soldier has scammed a young nurse, Esther Onsonyameye.

According to the nurse, she was deceived by a man she believed to be a soldier, only to later discover that he was actually polishing shoes at Burma Camp for a living.

Esther, in a post shared by Crime Check Ghana, revealed she has always dreamed of marrying a soldier, and so when she met Frank Anaab on social media dressed in a military uniform, she imagined her dream had come true.

She revealed their relationship blossomed, and for a year, she thought she was dating a real soldier.

The post by Crime Check Ghana on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, detailed how Esther Onsonyameye was scammed. It read, “I bought assorted provisions, mosquito net, bedsheets and others that will make him comfortable at his camp, not knowing he was a fake soldier. He deceived me.’

Esther Onsonyameye, a nurse, rather fell into the hands of a ‘shoe shiner’. She had promised herself to marry a soldier at all costs”.

The post further narrated, “Esther said she fell for Frank Anaab when she met him on social media, donning an army uniform and parading himself as a soldier. That was where their relationship began.

The young nurse said they dated for a year only to find out that her lover boy was a fake soldier. During the period of the relationship, though she usually spent the night with Frank, he always told her he would go to work later in the evening, which gave her cause to believe him.

However, according to Esther, because she loved to show off her boyfriend, she posted Frank on social media only to be contacted by about four ladies who also claimed to be girlfriends of Frank”.

It continued, “Esther said she then teamed up with the other ladies to teach Frank a lesson, which led to the shocking discovery that he was a ‘shoe shiner’ at Burma Camp but not a soldier.

The nurse said it was confirmed during an interrogation she masterminded that her infamous boyfriend could not mention his unit number and other details”.

She added that the fake soldier took money from her, claiming hw would pay back when he got paid by the military, revealing that he had duped many unsuspecting victims.

The post added, “She said Frank took money from her, promising to pay her back when his salary is paid to him. She said it was a ploy to get money from her, and it is the same strategy he used to make money from the other ladies he had dated.

Frank has used his modus operandi to defraud many unsuspecting victims with the promise of helping them get recruited into the army.

But is it by force to marry a soldier at all costs? All the same, will you blame Esther for loving genuinely and spending on his dream man, whom she didn’t know was a shoeshiner?”

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“China needed this more” – Prof Bokpin on zero-tariff deal

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“China needed this more” – Prof Bokpin on zero-tariff deal

Professor Godfred Bokpin, an economist, has weighed in on Ghana’s zero-tariff deal with China.

He noted that the deal must be seen primarily from China’s perspective, not Ghana’s.

According to him, China stands to gain more from the zero-tariff trade agreement with Ghana.

Prof. Bokpin criticised the government for failing to consult key stakeholders like before agreeing to the deal.

He highlighted that even before the agreement, Chinese goods had already flooded the Ghanaian market.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on October 15, Prof. Bokpin stated, “China needed this more. China wants to reduce its exposure to the US market and diversify. China has been doing this consistently.

“If you look at the expansion in terms of trade openness between China and Africa, you can see China is very strategic. They want to reduce their exposure to the US, and they need markets.”

He noted, “Do you want it to get worse?” he asked. “Even with some level of tariffs, Chinese goods are all over the place.”

“They are the big players, the ones doing the numbers,” he said. “You needed broad-based consultation to understand how they see it.”

He added, “This is just an aspect of a bigger picture that China has for Africa. Recently, a team of experts from China visited Ghana to identify investable projects—part of a broader agenda.”

Prof Bokpin noted that Ghana did not have a choice, “We don’t have an option. China is quite powerful as a trading partner and a development partner. Given what we have seen in the last 20 years with Paris Club creditors and the rise of non-Paris Club creditors, we don’t have many options.”

“Have we sat down to develop a strategy? Does Africa have a strategy to engage the rest of the world?” he asked.

He further pointed to Ghana’s structural weaknesses, “Having the African Continental Free Trade Area doesn’t mean we are taking advantage of it. It’s like saying that because Africa has more slots in the World Cup, it will win. It depends on how you prepare your players, who are your industrial sector actors and investors.”

“Our economic orientation is not designed to favour exports. Everything we are doing here is import-driven,” he said.

“Look at our financial system—it supports imports, not production. The portion of private sector credit that goes to agriculture and manufacturing is small compared to what goes to services that fund trade.”

Meanwhile, President John Mahama and Lordina Dramani Mahama, the first lady, were in Beijing, China, on October 12, 2025, to participate in a Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women.

President Mahama and President Xi seized the opportunity to finalise the 0% tariff agreement signed on October 28, 2025.

Ghana has now become the second African country to seal a 0% tariff agreement with China and usher in a new era of enhanced and unimpeded trade.

Reports suggest China is Ghana’s largest bilateral trading partner with 2024 trade volumes exceeding US$11.8billion.

I dreamt of becoming a pilot, a lawyer, or even a president – Shatta Wale

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I dreamt of becoming a pilot, a lawyer, or even a president – Shatta Wale

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has revealed he dreamt of becoming a pilot, a lawyer, or even the president.

According to Shatta Wale, he always had the dream to lead and make an impact.

He recounted that his peers often listened to him and took his words seriously,

Shatta Wale revealed that his love for aviation sometimes made him spend hours playing pilot simulation games.

Speaking on Joy Prime, Shatta Wale stated, “With law, it’s not too late, but I don’t think it suits my schedule now. For politics, it’s in my blood. My dad is a politician; he worked with the late JJ Rawlings and his wife Nana Konadu, so I could have pursued if I wanted.”

He further revealed he was not the best student in class, but he has been able to figure it out in life.

Shatta Wale also praised his father, Shatta Capo, for instilling in him the habit of self-education and discipline.

He recalled, “My father valued self-education. His principle was ‘know thyself and align with your dreams.’ I was never in the last ten until SHS; that was my wake-up call, and it never happened again” .

“I wish I had pursued those because music has been stressful. But I always say whatever God plans for you is the best,” he said with a laugh.

The Dancehall artiste added, “My parents were strict, but education-wise wise I wasn’t good; my sisters were also doing well, even though I was not last from primary to Junior high school.

When I went to the SHS the first time, I saw myself in the last 10; I was shocked. So I got some friends in school, we were not going to class, like stuff like that”.

He added, “My parents, my dad was more like no dire self spirit, education was part of the plan, all he wanted me to know was just be aware of myself, who I am, and what I am in the world to do. What career can I pursue to be very successful? My dad was self-educated; he was always teaching me in the house.

Even though I still have problems with him, he really took me to a school of life. I tell my team all the time I am not intelligent, I am not the best guy in class, but I have been able to figure out what life is, so I move accordingly”.

Also, Shatta Wale in the same interview acknowledged the work of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) boss Raymond Archer.

According to Shatta Wale, what Raymond Archer arrested him was God-ordained.

The dancehall artiste revealed that Raymond Archer is now his best friend and feels God sent him to educate all Ghanaians on how to buy properties from the right source.

He added, “Raymond Archer is now my best friend. I feel God sent him for us to educate the people of Ghana, that is what he did on how to buy cars from the right sources.

So, that is one of the problems we have solved in this country; people might think he arrested me, but all that he did was God-ordained; he has really opened our eyes to certain things”.

He added, “It is about time the youth have to be wise and know how to purchase properties, that is what I am doing right now”.

“Ken Agyapong deliberately increased the price of gas so Dr Bawumia would lose the election” – Abronye claims

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“Ken Agyapong deliberately increased the price of gas so Dr Bawumia would lose the election” – Abronye claims

Kwame Baffoe, the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, commonly known as Abronye DC, has accused Kennedy Agyapong of working against the party in the run-up to the 2024 election.

Abronye accused Kennedy Agyapong of deliberately increasing the price of gas in November 2024, as the Chairman of Ghana Gas, to make Dr Bawumia unpopular ahead of the election.

Speaking on his show on Ohia TV, Abronye stated, “Gas was increased about 8 per cent to affect Bawumia, for Ghanians to be mad and vote against him. he deliberately did that, because he was the Board Chairman of Ghana Gas”.

When he was not voted as the NPP presidential candidate, he decided to punish the party by increasing the price of gas for Ghanaians to vote against the NPP. In November 2024, he increased it. After that, he is now telling us that Bawumia is a bad candidate.

He further added, “There was a video about Kennedy Agyapong claiming that all the astroturf in the country was being done by the Ghana Gas. After they voted against him, Kennedy Agyapong claimed he was not going to construct any more astroturf”.  

In related news, Abronye has accused Kennedy Agyapong’s bodyguard of orchestrating his second arrest on October 8, 2025.

According to Abronye, the bodyguard reportedly petitioned the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to use his platform to insult his boss, Kennedy Agyapong.

Speaking on his Ohia TV show on October 8, 2025, Abronye detailed, “I went to the police station as usual, per the court order, and I was told to write my charge statement.

In less than 20 minutes, I wrote it and was waiting for them to release me. But I saw some police officers come to arrest me again for the same offence that I had earlier been remanded for”.

He added, “This time, it was Seth Sewornu who was the complainant. The day I went to the police headquarters and got remanded, Hon Kennedy Agyapong’s bodyguard brought a petition to Seth Sewornu.

He came to greet me because he knows me. Today, the same bodyguard who brought the petition that I used my platform to insult Kennedy Agyapong has brought another petition, claiming I have used the platform to insult Seth Sewornu. So, today’s charges, Kennedy Agyapong’s bodyguard is behind them”.

Abronye further revealed that he was detained for nine hours and was later granted bail of ₵1 million.

He recounted, “They detained me from morning, around 9 A.M., till 5:30 P.M. in the evening before I was granted bail of ₵1 million”.

He further detailed that Yaw Adjei Sarkodie and Moses Abbor stood surety for his bail, together with Poyoo, a former member of the Security Operations Unit at the Jubilee House.

Additionally,  Abronye has revealed he is fully prepared to face the NPP’s committee and defend his actions against Kennedy Agyapong.

He called for a live broadcast as he agreed to face the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Disciplinary Committee following his referral for alleged misconduct.

Abronye revealed he is prepared to provide evidence of Kennedy Agyapong’s anti-Christ actions and inactions.

“I hereby write to indicate my full preparedness and willingness to appear before the Committee to comprehensively lay bare and substantiate the anti-Christ actions and inactions of Hon. Kennedy Agyapong,” Abronye stated.

Abronye further propose that the sittings of the committee be conducted openly and broadcast live so the rank and file of the NPP may have the opportunity to witness Kennedy Agyapong’s antichrist posture and conduct.

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“I have stopped eating salad, kontomire ever since NDC came to power” – NPP’s Vice Chairman

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“I have stopped eating salad, kontomire ever since NDC came to power” – NPP’s Vice Chairman

Alhaji Masawudu, the 3rd National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its failure to effectively tackle illegal mining.

He noted that the NDC failure has resulted in the pollution of water bodies and the contamination of our food supply.

According to Alhaji Masawudu, since the NDC came to power, he has stopped eating salads, kontomire and okro.

Speaking in an interview shared on social media, Alhaji Masawudu said, “The dealings of galamsey have contaminated our vegetables, so today I have stopped eating salad, if you give me kontomire for free, I will not accept it and even okro.

He added, “These days, if I fry eggs, I just use salt. I really like eggs, so sometimes I can fry about ten eggs and eat them.”

In related news, Prof Nana Ama Browne Klutse, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has said Ghana will need US$200,000 to pilot nano nano-liquid technological solution to reverse the devastation caused by illegal mining (galamsey).

According to the Executive Director EPA, the dechemicalization solution, containing a copper-based ‘nano liquid,’ has been laboratory-tested and proven effective in purifying heavily contaminated rivers.

She revealed the EPA is looking at various options, including membrane-based purification.

Speaking on JOYNEWS The Probe, October 5, Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse explained, “I want to tell my fellow Ghanaians that there is still hope, because we are in a technology age”.

“Yes, there’s a nano liquid that is copper-based that can be used. That’s just one”.

She added, “We have tried this, which has been tested in Greece. I have seen for myself. We have done the test in the lab for the EPA and advised the government on this; we have tested it, and it works, and it’s doable.”

“To do pilots to show to Ghanaians and even the presidents that this is doable. We need 200,000 USD if I get it today, we will do the pilot for every Ghanaian to see that with the flowing river, this particular technology can be used.”

“We are looking at all of the options, and we will have to decide on the one that is more affordable, not just cheap affordable, because it’s effective and also cost-effective”, Prof Nana Ama Browne Klutse added.

Also, a Toxicologist, Yakubu Adam, has issued a blunt warning that no amount of cooking or seasoning can destroy mercury, a heavy metal found in foodstuffs.

The toxicologist revealed that mercury, which is a heavy metal, has a lifespan of 880 years.

Toxicologist Yakubu Adam directly linked this immutable fact to the recent cases of food poisoning.

He argued that without a decisive end to illegal mining (galamsey), there is no viable solution to the contamination of the food supply.

Speaking on TV3 New Day, Toxicologist Yakubu Adam explained, “When it comes to the mercury that we are talking about, it is a heavy metal and it is also non-biodegradable, meaning it can never be destroyed when it gets into the environment, it stays in the environment.

One thing about this mercury is that if you end up taking it in your body, and you pass on through the natural process when they bury you inside the soil, you go with the mercury in your grave, so this mercury can stay in the environment for about 880 years without being destroyed, and there is nothing that can destroy it.

No amount of heat, no amount of salt, no amount of whatever you think can. You know this is not a bacterial infection or a fungal infection. They are not caused by parasites; this is heavy metals”.

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“I was not the best student in class, but I have been able to figure out life” – Shatta Wale 

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“I was not the best student in class, but I have been able to figure out life” – Shatta Wale 

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has said he was not the best student in class, but he has been able to figure it out in life.

Speaking on Joy Prime, Shatta Wale stated, “My parents were strict, but education-wise wise I wasn’t good; my sisters were also doing well, even though I was not last from primary to Junior high school.

When I went to the SHS the first time, I saw myself in the last 10; I was shocked. So I got some friends in school, we were not going to class, like stuff like that”.

He added, “My parents, my dad was more like no thyself spirit, education was part of the plan, all he wanted me to know was just be aware of myself, who I am, and what I am in the world to do. What career can I pursue to be very successful? My dad was self-educated; he was always teaching me in the house.

Even though I still have problems with him, he really took me to a school of life. I tell my team all the time I am not intelligent, I am not the best guy in class, but I have been able to figure out what life is, so I move accordingly”.

Also, Shatta Wale in the same interview acknowledged the work of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) boss Raymond Archer.

According to Shatta Wale, what Raymond Archer arrested him was God-ordained.

The dancehall artiste revealed that Raymond Archer is now his best friend and feels God sent him to educate all Ghanaians on how to buy properties from the right source.

He added, “Raymond Archer is now my best friend. I feel God sent him for us to educate the people of Ghana, that is what he did on how to buy cars from the right sources.

So, that is one of the problems we have solved in this country; people might think he arrested me, but all that he did was God-ordained; he has really opened our eyes to certain things”.

He added, “It is about time the youth have to be wise and know how to purchase properties, that is what I am doing right now”.

It will be recalled, Shatta Wale was released from EOCO custody on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Shatta Wale was released after fulfilling revised bail conditions.

His earlier bail condition was set at GHC10 million bail with two sureties.

Cephas Boyuo, Shatta Wale’s lawyer, confirmed that the bail amount of GH₵10 million has been reduced to GH₵5 million with two sureties.

As part of the bail conditions, Shatta Wale is expected to report to EOCO three times a week.

Shatta Wale, upon returning home in a live video, stated, “I want to say thank you to my management team… Everybody has been supportive with this, and to you, the fans, I owe you a beautiful concert one of these days because you guys have been supportive”.

“I heard some of you came there from morning, and you didn’t want to leave, but as you have seen my video, you should know Shatta is safe, your king is safe, One Don is safe. I am home now, and I want to say a big thank you for supporting me, for being around me in times like this, because I needed you guys the most. You guys are the ones that hold me down,” he added

Shatta Wale further thanked the staff of EOCO for their professionalism. 

He added, “To all the staff of EOCO, you guys have been wonderful. At least I came there, you guys really took me through the rightful processes that were needed and I just want to say God bless you”

“To Mr. Raymond Archer, I just want to tell you I thank you so much for your understanding. I thank you so much for cooperating.”

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Alan’s ‘butterfly’ Movement for Change rebrands as United Party

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Alan’s ‘butterfly’ Movement for Change rebrands as United Party

Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen has officially rebranded his Movement for Change to the United Party (UP Plus).

The rebranding was revealed in a ceremony in Accra on Thursday, October 16, 2025, signalled a fresh start and paid tribute to a name of historical significance in Ghanaian politics.

Speaking at the official unveiling of UP Plus, party Chairman Abubakar Saddique Boniface, National Chairman of the United Party (UP), stated, “Today, we present to you the United Party or UP Plus.  The UP Plus is a political organisation meant to bring real change to governance.

“We will make a difference because of our focus on universal values and respect for the leadership of competence. We are not just taking people to lead us, but people who are credible, competent, and have a vision,” he stated.

Alhaji Abubakar Saddique Boniface further rejected the NPP’s amnesty to return to the party.

He stated, “We were sacked from the NPP, but now they want to grant us amnesty? We will not go back”.

“We were sacked. But today they claim they are giving us amnesty. What does amnesty mean? What crime did our leader commit? What crime did I commit in the NPP for you to sack me? And today you are telling me you are giving me amnesty. No way,” he said.

He further drew a comparison to their situation with that of Islamic marriage, “When you divorce a woman three times in Islam, she’s no longer your wife until kingdom come,” he added, amid applause”.

Alan Kyerematen, the Leader of the United Party also stated, “The vision of the United Party is to make Ghana the economic powerhouse of Africa by 2040”.

“A new dawn that will bring about economic transformation, which will translate into massive job opportunities, usher in a golden age of business, and create prosperity for our country, Ghana.

“A new dawn that will mobilise the collective strengths and talents of all Ghanaians for national development, irrespective of age, ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation.

“A new dawn that will promote accountable and transparent governance and introduce a policy of zero tolerance for corruption. A new dawn that will at least protect the environment and promote sustainable development. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, this is what underpins the establishment of the United Party,” he said.

Alan Kyerematen, United Party, has also received its registration certificate from the Electoral Commission on October 3, 2025, formally cementing its new identity.

Recall Alan Kyerematen, after the NPP’s primary defeat, left to form the Movement for Change to contest the 2024 general election as an independent candidate.

The rebranding marks a new chapter for the former Trade and Industry Minister’s political ambition as he seeks to end the dominance of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

“We will not come back” – Alan Kyerematen’s United Party tells NPP

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“We will not come back” – Alan Kyerematen’s United Party tells NPP

The National Chairman of the United Party, Alhaji Abubakar Saddique Boniface, has rejected the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) amnesty to return to the party.

According to Alhaji Abubakar Saddique Boniface, they were sacked and have no intention of going back to the NPP.

He emphasised that the NPP had no moral ground to offer forgiveness when no crime had been committed to warrant their expulsion.

Speaking during the rebranding of the Movement of Change to the United Party, Alhaji Abubakar Saddique stated, “We were sacked from the NPP, but now they want to grant us amnesty? We will not go back”.

“We were sacked. But today they claim they are giving us amnesty. What does amnesty mean? What crime did our leader commit? What crime did I commit in the NPP for you to sack me? And today you are telling me you are giving me amnesty. No way,” he said.

He further drew a comparison to their situation with that of Islamic marriage, “When you divorce a woman three times in Islam, she’s no longer your wife until kingdom come,” he added, amid applause”.

The NPP had granted amnesty to all suspended party members.

According to the NPP, the move is aimed at promoting unity and reconciliation.

The amnesty was granted to all members suspended or who have pending disciplinary cases.

On August 16, 2025, in a statement signed by Mr Danquah Smith Buttey, the Acting National Chairman read, “I bring you warm greetings from the national secretariat of the party.

I write to inform you that the National Council, at its Emergency Meeting held on Friday, July 25, 2025, resolved in the interest of unity and reconciliation to grant a General Amnesty to all Party members who have been suspended or whose disciplinary cases are currently pending before the appropriate adjudicatory bodies.

We hereby serve notice that this directive lifts all such suspensions and waives any ongoing proceedings against affected members”, the statement noted.

The NPP’s acting chairman’s statement continued, “Members who have forfeited their membership are required to submit a formal application to he national secretariat for reinstatement. Upon reinstatement, you shall remain ineligible to contest any internal party election until a mandatory two-year period has elapsed.

This measure reflects the Party’s unwavering commitment to fostering internal cohesion, strengthening solidarity, and preparing collectively for the political tasks ahead”.

The statement further added, “In view of this resolution, Party leadership at all levels is hereby strictly advised to refrain from any arbitrary suspension of members. All disciplinary matter must be handled solely in accordance with the procedures, principles, and due process provisions expressly enshrined in the Party’s constitution. The National Secretariat requests your full compliance with this directive.

We count on your continued cooperation”.

Meanwhile, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen has officially rebranded it Movement for Change to the United Party.

The rebranding was revealed in a ceremony in Accra on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Speaking at the event, Alan Kyerematen, the Leader of the United Party, stated, “The vision of the United Party is to make Ghana the economic powerhouse of Africa by 2040”.

The rebranding marks a new chapter for the former Trade and Industry Minister’s political ambition as he seeks to end the dominance of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Court adjourned Akosua Serwaa’s injunction application on Daddy Lumba’s funeral

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Court adjourned Akosua Serwaa’s injunction application on Daddy Lumba’s funeral

The High Court in Kumasi has adjourned the hearing of an injunction application filed by Akosua Serwaa, the wife of the late Daddy Lumba, to October 28.

The case was presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur.

Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, the wife of the late Daddy Lumba, is seeking a court injunction to halt the funeral, demanding recognition as the sole legal widow and the right to perform traditional rites.

According to court documents, her legal team is contesting the legitimacy of the arrangements, arguing that they were made without her knowledge, consent, or involvement.

“PRAYING this Honourable Court for an Order restraining the Defendants, their agents, assigns, workmen, etc., from either collecting the body of the late CHARLES KWADWO FOSU a.k.a. DADDY LUMBA from the morgue and performing the burial and final funeral rites of the deceased, upon the grounds set out in the accompanying Affidavit,” the writ stated.

However, the Lawyers for the Fosu Royal Family of Parkoso and Nsuta have told Akosua Serwah that Daddy Lumba’s family only recognises Priscilla Ofori, also known as Odo Broni, as the wife of the musician.

According to the lawyers, Akosua Serwaa refused to relocate to Ghana some 15 years with Daddy Lumba for medical treatment.

The Lawyers further revealed that Akosua Serwaa wrote to Daddy Lumba of her intentions to initiate a divorce, and even presented Lumba’s drinks to his family, signifying the dissolution of their marriage.

In a new twist, a sister of the deceased Charles Kwadwo Fosu, also known as Daddy Lumba, Ernestina Fosu and his German-based wifeAkosua Serwaa, are demanding an independent probe into his death.

According to the two women, they are demanding a probe into Daddy Lumba’s demise following the inconsistencies in narrations around his death.

Meanwhile, the children of Daddy Lumba with Akosua Serwaa Fosuh have distanced themselves from their mother’s lawsuit concerning their late father’s funeral and burial arrangements.

One of the children, Charlyn Fosuh, on behalf of the siblings with Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, in a statement, stated, “It has come to our attention that there is an ongoing court process regarding the funeral and burial arrangements of our beloved father, the late Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba”.

“We, the children of Akosua Serwaa and Daddy Lumba, wish to clarify that and that we do not wish to be involved in any disputes or conflicts surrounding the funeral arrangements,” it further indicates.

The children added that their only wish give their father a “dignified, respectful, and peaceful manner, befitting his remarkable life and contributions.”

They urged the media to be measured in their communication.

“We kindly ask the general public, especially the media and social media commentators, to be measured and respectful in their commentary regarding the family, any ongoing legal matters, and the funeral arrangements. We believe our father deserves a farewell that reflects the peace, dignity, and unity he valued in life,” the statement said.

“Refusing to concede defeat, cowardice, and a danger to our democracy” – Miracles Aboagye replies Ken Agyapong 

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“Refusing to concede defeat, cowardice, and a danger to our democracy” – Miracles Aboagye replies Ken Agyapong 

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has tackled Kennedy Agyapong, the former Assin Central Member of Parliament and presidential candidate hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following his recent comment.

According to Kennedy Agyapong, until the last constituency is counted, he will never accept defeat.

Mr Agyapong highlighted that the NPP needs bold and courageous leaders ahead of the 2028 elections to match the NDC.

Speaking to party faithfuls as part of his regional tour in the Savannah Region on Wednesday, October 15, Kennedy Agyapong stated, “Until the last constituency is counted, if I am a presidential candidate, I will never accept defeat. I will never accept defeat until the Electoral Commission comes out to declare. I will never accept defeat,” he stated firmly, drawing cheers from his supporters.

He added that, “We need bold men… the party needs people who can match the NDC in every respect and defend the interests of our supporters.”

He further urged delegates to reject any candidate who focuses on personal attacks instead of addressing key issues such as job creation.

“The delegates must reject any candidate who does not talk about jobs but spends time attacking my personality and saying I am not presidential,” he said.

Reacting to Kennedy Agyapong’s comments in a post on a social media page on Facebook, asserted that Dr Bawumia’s courageous act in time saved Ghana’s peace.

According to Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a presidential candidate refusing to concede defeat when he knows he has been beaten is cowardice, and a danger to our democracy.

Miracles Aboagye wrote, “A Prez Candidate who refuses to concede defeat in the face of obvious loss at a time when there are multiple incidents of violence across the country is a coward and a danger to our democracy.

Courageous leaders act in time to save our peace,” he wrote on his Facebook page.

Ken Agyapong’s comments come on the back of the NPP’s 2024 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s concession speech, less than 12 hours after the 2024 election.

Meanwhile, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia had already given details of some of the events that led to his concession speech.

Speaking to a gathering, Dr Bawumia stated, “Even though the Electoral Commission had not yet pronounced, in fact, some of my people in my team were saying you can’t go out to concede, we don’t know if all this data is right, let’s wait. And all of that. I said, Look, we know this data is right from our own system, you know, so if you wait, you build up more tension, and violence could come because people would think we are trying to rig the election.

“Because that is the message that is coming, that we are trying to rig the election. But nobody has ever conceded an election without the EC coming out to pronounce. And I said there’s a first time for everything. For the interest of the peace and stability of our country, I will come out, I’ll be the first person to concede even before the EC comes out”, he said.

He added, “And so at 9 am I came out and I conceded right here where we are standing. I spoke to the country, I said that I believe that in the interest of peace and security, our democracy and also our economic environment, any violence discourages investors from coming to this country, and it only encourages the terrorists around our sub-region to come here because there is instability, and this is not what God has for Ghana. God wants a peaceful Ghana.”

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“If I were a presidential candidate, I would never have conceded defeat” – Ken Agyapong 

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“If I were a presidential candidate, I would never have conceded defeat” – Ken Agyapong 

Kennedy Agyapong, the former Assin Central Member of Parliament and presidential candidate hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said that if he were a presidential candidate, he would never concede defeat until the Electoral Commission (EC) officially announces the results.

According to Kennedy Agyapong, until the last constituency is counted, he will never accept defeat.

Mr Agyapong highlighted that the NPP needs bold and courageous leaders ahead of the 2028 elections to match the NDC.

Speaking to party faithfuls as part of his regional tour in the Savannah Region on Wednesday, October 15, Kennedy Agyapong stated, “Until the last constituency is counted, if I am a presidential candidate, I will never accept defeat. I will never accept defeat until the Electoral Commission comes out to declare. I will never accept defeat,” he stated firmly, drawing cheers from his supporters.

He added that, “We need bold men… the party needs people who can match the NDC in every respect and defend the interests of our supporters.”

He further urged delegates to reject any candidate who focuses on personal attacks instead of addressing key issues such as job creation.

“The delegates must reject any candidate who does not talk about jobs but spends time attacking my personality and saying I am not presidential,” he said.

His comments come on the back of the NPP’s 2024 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s concession speech, less than 12 hours after the 2024 election.

Meanwhile, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia had already given details of some of the events that led to his concession speech.

Speaking to a gathering, Dr Bawumia stated, “Even though the Electoral Commission had not yet pronounced, in fact, some of my people in my team were saying you can’t go out to concede, we don’t know if all this data is right, let’s wait. And all of that. I said, Look, we know this data is right from our own system, you know, so if you wait, you build up more tension, and violence could come because people would think we are trying to rig the election.

“Because that is the message that is coming, that we are trying to rig the election. But nobody has ever conceded an election without the EC coming out to pronounce. And I said there’s a first time for everything. For the interest of the peace and stability of our country, I will come out, I’ll be the first person to concede even before the EC comes out”, he said.

He added, “And so at 9 am I came out and I conceded right here where we are standing. I spoke to the country, I said that I believe that in the interest of peace and security, our democracy and also our economic environment, any violence discourages investors from coming to this country, and it only encourages the terrorists around our sub-region to come here because there is instability, and this is not what God has for Ghana. God wants a peaceful Ghana.”

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“If there is anyone who should be in Nsawam Prison, it is Mahama” – Kwamena Duncan

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“If there is anyone who should be in Nsawam Prison, it is Mahama” – Kwamena Duncan

Kwamena Duncan, a former Central Regional Minister under the erstwhile New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, has fumed at President John Mahama following his recent remarks about the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

The former Regional Minister highlighted that if President Mahama truly had integrity in fighting corruption, he should have started from his party, adding that in three weeks since he assumed office, the NDC government entered a nolle prosequi and cleared its members.

Speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo morning show, Kwamena Duncan stated, “Mahama said he was watching PAC, and he needs a fast-track to Nsawam. If there is anyone who should be in Nsawam Prison, it should be President Mahama himself because, in my view, he was involved in the purchase of aeroplanes for the Armed Forces”.

He said he is going to meet the Attorney General. We are talking about the country’s resources and yet, individuals standing trial for sums totalling over GH₵7 billion have been freed by the state through nolle prosequi, including the finance minister, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana. These are big monies; if indeed they had integrity, the system itself should pronounce that integrity for them. Let the system clear them”.

“If they truly had integrity, the judicial system itself should have cleared them. But instead, two or three weeks you entered into a nolle prosequi in the cases and freed all of them, then you turn around complaining about the Public Accounts Committee? Why were the NDC people freed? Don’t they also deserve a fast-track trial?” Duncan questioned.

His comments come on the heels of President Mahama saying it is so pathetic watching Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearings.

President Mahama noted that there should be a process to fast-track the prosecution of state officials who engage in financial malpractices exposed by the Auditor-General’s report.

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

According to John Mahama, he is meeting with the Chief Justice, the Attorney General, and others to find a final solution to the Auditor-General’s report.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“Akufo-Addo gave me a blank cheque” – New Juaben South MP

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“Akufo-Addo gave me a blank cheque” – New Juaben South MP

Michael Okyere Baafi, the Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, has revealed how former President Akufo-Addo gave him a blank cheque.

According to Okyere Baafi, his loyalty to Akufo-Addo earned him an appointment and also a blank cheque.

Speaking in an interview on JoyPrime, Michael Okyere Baafi stated, “So, we believe in him, you know, he has been our father for a very long time… Remember, sometimes we went to him for support when he was a lawyer. I loyally work for him. I believe in loyalty. Politics is about loyalty and commitment”.

He further disclosed that he was the first person to receive an appointment under the Akufo-Addo administration due to his loyalty and commitment.

The New Juaben South MP Added, “I think one of the privileges I had working with the president then, before he became the president… I think I was the first CEO to be appointed in Akufo-Addo’s government.

I was given my appointment on the 25th January. Other ministers had not even been appointed. He gave me a blank cheque. That’s the first time I’m saying this. He gave me a blank cheque that I should look for what I wanted. And he gave it to me”, he added.

In related news, Michael Okyere Baafi, some weeks ago, disguised himself as a Taxi driver to hear the worries of his constituents.

In a viral video shared on social media, Michael Okyere Baafi was spotted driving through his constituency and picking up residents and engaging them in a conversation.

According to Michael Okyere Baafi, this move is to get first-hand information on how his constituents are doing.

Speaking during the video, the lawmaker stated, “Most of them didn’t even recognise me. Some only realised who I was at the end of the conversation. It gives me the chance to hear their real concerns without any filters.”

“This approach helps me know their problems firsthand and lobby the government to address them immediately,” he said.

According to the lawmaker, he intends to drive the taxi for 3 days and plans to make such engagements a regular feature of his constituency work.

Meanwhile, Michael Okyere Baafi has revealed he would not seek re-election in 2028 for the New Juaben South seat.

The lawmaker alluded to the worrying state of Ghana’s politics as his main reason not to seek re-election in the 2028 elections.

Speaking in an interview on AsaasePa FM on September 2, 2025, Okyere Baafi stated, “If this is how our politics is turning, then the world is becoming scarier. That’s why some of us, and I, have said that after this term, I won’t seek re-election in 2028”.

He added, “We did all the work and campaigning, and we were confident of winning the election. But the NDC’s strategy was to buy votes. Almost every voter who wanted money was paid about GH¢500-1,000 by the NDC.

They distributed items such as hair dryers, spraying machines and other things. Given the work we put in, there was no way we should have lost. The NDC even had a table with thugs protecting the table, and not even the police could intervene”, he added.

GoldBod’s small-scale gold export generates over US$8bn

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GoldBod’s small-scale gold export generates over US$8bn

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) have revealed Ghana’s small-scale gold export sector has generated over US$8 billion in foreign exchange.

According to the data released by Goldbod, between January and 15th October 2025, over US$8 billion was generated for foreign exchange through the small-scale gold export sector.

The data showed small-scale miners exported 81,719.23 kilograms of gold during the period, valued at US$8.06 billion.

The data showed an increase from US$4.61 billion recorded in 2024, and nearly quadruple the amount achieved in 2023, which was US$2.19 billion.  

Sizable monthly gains were in May (US$1.17 billion), June (US$957.9 million), and April (US$897.6 million).

In related news, Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has clarified that the Goldbod is not in the market buying galamsey gold.

The CEO explained that licensed private individuals make the purchases of gold, not GoldBod.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Sammy Gyamfi explained, “To create the impression that nobody was buying galamsey gold and all of a sudden GoldBod is now giving it a market is clearly wrong”.

“There has always been a market for gold anywhere in the world, including Ghana. Have we ever woken up to any news that there is stranded gold in Ghana? There’s always demand,” he said.

He detailed, “Gold Board itself is not on the market buying gold. These licensed buyers are not stationed at mining sites. They sit in their offices, mostly in district and regional capitals, and buy gold brought to them. They have no technology or system to tell whether the gold was mined responsibly or not”.

“It is this five-month-old corporation called Gold Board that has now been given the mandate to find a solution to that problem. You think we can find a solution in five months to a problem that has existed for decades?” he asked.

Sammy Gyamfi further revealed Goldbod’s plans for next year, “By next year, we will commence the rollout of this system. Licensed miners will have to seal and scan their gold with unique codes so buyers can know exactly where it is coming from. Aggregators will also have to trace the origin even after melting.

Currently, because small-scale gold is not traceable, we are limited to markets in Dubai, Hong Kong, India, and Turkey. With traceability, we can access LBMA refineries in Switzerland and China, where prices are higher.

“People are having the wrong impression that Gold Board is in the market buying galamsey gold. Nothing of that sort is happening,” he said.

Sammy Gyamfi, also quizzed critics, claiming the GoldBod is responsible for promoting illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

The Goldbod CEO quizzed how a five-month-old Goldbod could be responsible for an age-long galamsey problem?

Sammy Gyamfi explained, “Let me clear some misconceptions that GoldBod is promoting galamsey. And my simple question to them is how can a five-month-old statutory corporation, GoldBod, be responsible for an age-long galamsey problem?”

“Galamsey has been with us for decades. Last year, there was no GoldBod, but we saw a lot of protests against galamsey because galamsey has reached unprecedented and alarming levels. So how can you say that a corporation that was established barely five months ago is the one to blame for galamsey?” he added.

Sammy Gyamfi, however, clarified that the Goldbod was established to promote environmentally friendly mining practices.

He added, “GoldBod was established to promote sustainability initiatives and environmentally friendly mining practices. If you look at section 31G and H of the GoldBod Act, we have that function. So GoldBod is rather supposed to come and support the fight”.

He further added that the Ministry of Lands and other agencies are responsible for the fight against galamsey.

“We don’t have that mandate; the mandate is that of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and their allied agencies. They have that statutory obligation to fight galamsey. But in stipulating our functions, Parliament said, GoldBod, since you will be in that space, you should support the fight,” he explained.

Mr Gyamfi added. “And in less than five months since our establishment, we’ve done what no institution in Ghana has done”.

“This national anti-illegal mining operation secretariat, which was formed to be a multisectorial central coordinating body for this galamsey fight, for us to optimise resources, they didn’t have money, they didn’t have vehicles.

“In less than five months, GoldBod has given them GH₵5m and five Toyota Hilux vehicles, and we plan to give them more vehicles. And since we gave them support, you’ve seen the renewed fight all over the place,” he said.

“So how can the same GoldBod, established to support the fight against illegal mining and actually supporting the fight against illegal mining by putting in resources, be accused of promoting galamsey?” he questioned.

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