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6 people, including a 3-month-old baby, tragically killed in a house fire

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6 people, including a 3-month-old baby, tragically killed in a house fire

A devastating fire outbreak at Abuakwa Manhyia in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region has claimed the lives of six people.

The tragic incident killed six people, including a 3-month-old baby, at a residential apartment.

According to reports, all the deceased were female, including a three-month-old infant.

Reports suggest the tragic incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025.

Evans Opoku, the Assembly Member for Abuakwa Manhyia, revealed the incident happened shortly after power was restored to parts of the Ashanti Region following a temporary outage on Sunday evening.

Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service from Nkawie and Twedie Fire stations were dispatched to the scene to help fight the devastating blaze.

According to reports, the victims were, however, trapped in the apartment at the time of the fire, which led to their deaths.

The Ghana Police Service, in the meantime have identified the burnt bodies and is making arrangements to convey the bodies to the morgue as investigations into the tragic incident continue.

Meanwhile, the exact cause of the incident is yet to be established at the time of publication.

In related fire news, a Wesley Grammar School bus, some weeks ago, carrying 83 students, caught fire.

Reports suggest the bus carrying students of Wesley Grammar School caught fire at the Kasoa Tollbooth on Friday, November 28.

All 83 students and five teachers on board at the time of the incident managed to escape.

Sports Teacher Richard Boafo, who was on board accompanying the students to Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High School for a sporting event, revealed everyone on board was able to evacuate safely with no injuries.

Speaking to Citi News on Friday, Sports Teacher Richard Boafo stated, “We noticed smoke coming out of the bus, so we asked all the students to move out immediately. Fortunately, all 83 students and five teachers on board escaped safely, but the bus was completely burnt to ashes.”

In related fire news, a video has been shared on social media of a tragic moment a mother told firefighters of the Ghana National Fire Service that her daughter was still trapped in the Dansoman fire.

In the 36-second video shared the mother, who was willing to go get her daughter in the blazing fire, was asked where she was heading, and she stated, “My child is inside”.

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“I believe in forward ever and backwards never” – Late John Kumah’s wife breaks silence

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“I believe in forward ever and backwards never” – Late John Kumah’s wife breaks silence

The wife of the late former Deputy Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Dr John Kumah, Apostle Lilian Owusu, has finally broken her silence following news of her new marriage, which ignited talks on social media.

According to Apostle Lilian Owusu, she believes in forward ever and backwards never.

She asserted that when one is crying, God brings something to wipe one’s tears, adding that his new husband is not a replacement.

Apostle Lilian Owusu revealed she met her new husband at a business alliance and fell in love with him at first sight.

Speaking during a Thanksgiving service to her congregation on Sunday, December 21, 2025, Apostle Owusu detailed, “When you are crying, sometimes he brings something to wipe your tears. I think over the years, if you know me, I believe in forward ever and backwards never. I have made up my mind to move forward at all costs.

“I will not allow pain to cage me. I have a lot to do. This is the culture of the family, no matter what comes, we look at the positive side, and we move forward, and by the grace of God… my prayers and my request, God carry a man to the house of God.

“They came for a business alliance, and it was love at first sight. As soon as he saw me, he pursued, and fortunately, it was just within the time I was ready, “she said.

She added, “We have been praying, and God has answered those prayers, has given us a calm man, and he is not a replacement; nobody has said we have gotten a replacement. “

“God knows your journey and he brings in people at particular times to support your journey. I thank God for bringing such a visionary, courageous and confident man into my life. I am moved by boldness, hard work, and visionary men”.

Her remarks follow news of her remarrying Samuel Aryeequaye, a year after the deputy minister’s demise.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah, died on Thursday, 7 March 2024 at the age of 45, years old leaving behind six children.

Apostle Lilian Kumah, at the time, clarified that her late husband had been battling a terminal disease for nearly a year after it was discovered by his doctors in Germany.

Speaking at a Thanksgiving service to mark the first anniversary of the former deputy minister’s death, on Sunday, March 6, 2025, Apostle Lilian Kumah disclosed some of the challenges her family has faced since his demise.

She revealed her family has experienced deep disappointments, with trusted people turning their backs on them.

Apostle Lilian stated, “What is painful is the disappointment, the betrayals, the rejections. People we thought would be there — the way they turned their backs on us. The lies, the deceptions”.

“But through it all, God has shown us that He is even more of a husband, father, and brother than John. He has kept us, sustained us, and we are still moving on.

“So, today, we call all of us here to join us to say thank you to God. As much as we want to cherish the memory of my late husband, a brother and a father, we also want to show appreciation to God for the strength, in particular,” she added.

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President Mahama orders Ato Forson to release GH¢1bn to settle debts owed contractors since 2017

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President Mahama orders Ato Forson to release GH¢1bn to settle debts owed contractors since 2017

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that he has directed the Finance Minister, Dr Ato Forson, to release GH¢1 billion to settle debts owed to contractors since 2017.

Speaking during a sod-cutting ceremony for the Sunayi-Atronie-Achrensua project on Sunday, December 21, 2025, President Mahama made this known.

He highlighted that the GH¢1 billion debts owed to contractors since 2017 must be disbursed before Christmas.

President Mahama stated, “I have directed the Finance Minister, Dr Ato Forson, to release GH¢1 billion to settle debts owed to contractors since 2017 before Christmas. All the contractors will be paid, and the deceased families should follow up to receive the money”.

“I want to urge contractors to hurry up with their certificates to receive your money. Your money will only be delayed if you are lazy,” Mahama added.

President Mahama further assured contractors that resources have been made available for the Big Push programme, and to support the resumption and completion of stalled projects.

In related news, President Mahama has made a bold declaration that Ghana will have the best roads in West Africa within the next 24 months under the Big Push Initiative.

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

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

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

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

Also, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, has debunked claims that the NDC’s flagship Big Push road project is stalling.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Big Push road agenda is fully funded for 2025–2026.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, December 9, Mr Kwakye Ofosu explained, “We have said that we will not pay mobilisation fees, because there are instances where contractors have been paid mobilisation [fees], and they have not done the work. However, if a contractor raises a certificate after doing work, and it is certified to reflect the actual work done, within a matter of 30 days, the certificates will be honoured.”

He detailed, “And the Finance Minister [Dr Ato Forson] has made that very clear. So those who claim that Big Push is not being done because mobilisation has not been done are clearly wrong on that one. This year alone, another GHC30 billion has been allocated for Big Push roads to be contracted. Because roads are one of the biggest problems we have in this country.”

“One of the major campaign promises that President John Dramani Mahama put before the people of Ghana was a Big Push agenda. And since we have been in power, at least GHC43 billion has been earmarked for that expenditure. GHC13.9 billion in 2025 and GHC30 billion in 2026”.

“Even if I were 60 years old, I would have remarried” – John Kumah’s widow tells critics

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“Even if I were 60 years old, I would have remarried” – John Kumah’s widow tells critics

Apostle Lilian Owusu, the wife of the late former Deputy Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Dr John Kumah, has replied to her critics following her recent remarriage.

Speaking during a Thanksgiving service to her congregation on Sunday, December 21, 2025, Apostle Owusu boldly stated that, even if she were 60 years old, she would have remarried.

She boldly told her critics her journey is her journey, and not their journey, adding that they should allow her finish with her race.

Apostle Lilian Owusu stated, “My parents agreed that I am still young and vibrant, and it won’t be bad to remarry. Even if I were old and 60 years, I would have remarried. For me, I believe in living. Even if I have one day, let me live it. My journey is my journey; my journey is not your journey. Let me finish with my race”.

She added, “After I introduced the man to my parents, he acknowledged that there are several men who want me, so they should fast-track the process so that no one will come for her”.

“Even when I was at my late husband’s funeral, people kept texting me. I didn’t know I was still attractive and still in the market,” she stated.

Additionally, she further revealed that she fell in love with her new husband at the fight sight, saying, “When you are crying, sometimes he brings something to wipe your tears. I think over the years, if you know me, I believe in forward ever and backwards never. I have made up my mind to move forward at all costs.

“I will not allow pain to cage me. I have a lot to do. This is the culture of the family, no matter what comes, we look at the positive side, and we move forward, and by the grace of God… my prayers and my request, God carry a man to the house of God.

“They came for a business alliance, and it was love at first sight. As soon as he saw me, he pursued, and fortunately, it was just within the time I was ready, “she said.

She added, “We have been praying, and God has answered those prayers, has given us a calm man, and he is not a replacement; nobody has said we have gotten a replacement. “

“God knows your journey, and he brings in people at particular times to support your journey. I thank God for bringing such a visionary, courageous and confident man into my life. I am moved by boldness, hard work, and visionary men”.

Her remarks follow news of her remarrying Samuel Aryeequaye, a year after the deputy minister’s demise.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah, died on Thursday, 7 March 2024 at the age of 45, years old leaving behind six children.

Apostle Lilian Kumah, at the time, clarified that her late husband had been battling a terminal disease for nearly a year after it was discovered by his doctors in Germany.

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Two nurses and a security guard busted as Police probe baby theft in Tamale

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Two nurses and a security guard busted as Police probe baby theft in Tamale

The Northern Regional Police Command Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) has arrested two nurses and a security guard linked to a newborn baby theft in Tamale.

According to reports, the three people were picked up at the One Heart Hospital in Tamale in connection with the theft of a newborn baby.

Reports suggest that the three were arrested on Sunday, December 21.

The two nurses have been identified as Abubakari Fatima Bintu, Grace Asiedu Mensah and Abukari Iddi, the security guard.

The police preliminary investigations revealed a woman who posed as a nurse entered the labour ward and told staff she was taking the newborn to administer an injection, leaving the ward with the baby and did not return.

Abdul Mumin Safiyatu, the baby’s mother, told reporters she had stepped out briefly to use the washroom. When she returned, she could not find her baby.

Also, Bawa Sayibu, the baby’s father, stated, “I was sitting with my colleagues when my sister called me crying and asked me to rush to the hospital”.

“When I arrived, I was told the baby had been stolen.”

Some residents of Lamashegu, after the theft, besieged the hospital, demanding accountability and calling for stronger measures to protect patients and their families at the One Heart Hospital.

Meanwhile, Inspector Alhassan Luckman Niendow, the Northern Regional Police Public Relations Officer, has stated that operations are ongoing to locate the missing baby and arrest other suspects.

He further added that the Northern Regional Police is taking the baby theft very serious.

In related crime news, three people have been arrested by the Ghana Police Service following a viral video of a toddler being fed an alcoholic beverage.

The Ghana Police, in a statement, revealed the arrest took place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, following an intensive intelligence-led operation.

According to the Police statement, the incident is said to have happened in Kede in the Eastern Region, which ignited widespread outrage across social media platforms.

The three individuals arrested have been identified as Stephen Amoako (22), Identified as the father of the two-year-old victim. Tawiah Precious (18): Known by the alias “T’ Moni” and Emmanuel Dadzie (24): Also known as “Shapiro”.

The three suspects are currently in the Police custody to be arraigned before the court.

The Police statement read, “The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with a viral video showing a two-year-old child being given an alcoholic beverage at Kade in the Eastern Region.

The suspects, Tawiah Precious, alias T’ Moni, aged 18, Emmanuel Dadzie, alias Shapiro, aged 24, and Stephen Amoako, aged 22, who is the father of the child, were arrested on Saturday, 20th December 2025, by officers of the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team at Okumani, a suburb of Kade, following sustained intelligence-led operations.

The two-year-old victim has been rescued and handed over to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit at Asamankese for protection, pending reunification with the mother.

All three suspects are in custody and will be put before the court. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to locate and arrest two other suspects, Afram Bright, alias Mogabe and Panyin, who are currently at large.

The Ghana Police Service remains committed to ensuring the protection of children”, the statement concluded.

“Anyone found to have embezzled state funds will face the law” – Mahama on $97m cathedral pit

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“Anyone found to have embezzled state funds will face the law” – Mahama on $97m cathedral pit

President John Mahama has once again promised that anyone found to have embezzled state funds in the $97 million used to dig the pit for the National Cathedral will be prosecuted.

Speaking during a sod-cutting ceremony for the Sunayi-Atronie-Achrensua project on Sunday, December 21, 2025, President Mahama stated that the investigations into the National Cathedral have not been abandoned.

President Mahama, at the sod-cutting, stated, “The $97 million used to dig the pit for the National Cathedral will be thoroughly scrutinised. We have requested the Auditor-General to conduct a forensic audit to expose any wrongdoing.

Anyone found to have embezzled state funds will face the law, so we have not abandoned the matter; investigations are ongoing.”

Earlier, President Mahama had told the Christian Council it is excessive at this time to spend 400 million dollars on a National cathedral.

According to John Mahama, the 400 million cost for the National Cathedral is excessive, citing that Nigeria built an ecumenical centre at $40 million.

Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Christian Council of Ghana to the Jubilee House on November 18, 2025, John Mahama stated, “I believe that at this time and age, with all the problems we have, $400 million to build a cathedral is excessive. I know Nigeria have built an ecumenical centre and I’ve been there.

It’s a decent, beautiful place, and they built it for $40 million. And so, maybe some of the things are excessive, you know. Let’s find somewhere, all of us, on the National Day of Thanksgiving and worship. We can all go there and worship God and thank him for what he has done for us,” he said.

President John Mahama further added that after the forensic audit into the National Cathedral, he will engage the Christian community to see how Ghana can build a place that is decent for worship.

“When that forensic audit is over, our intention is to have a broad-based consultation with the Christian community to see how we can build a place that is decent for us to worship. But apart from that, make it a centre where people can come and, I mean, look at its architecture and all that and find that Christ, you know, has a place in our hearts, in our nation. And so, when the time comes, we’ll do that consultation and we’ll decide together how we want to go forward,” he added.

Meanwhile, David Adjaye, the internationally acclaimed architect and designer of the National Cathedral, has said the project is not dead but feels the John Mahama administration might just want to trash it.

He asserted that the Mahama administration wants to understand the National Cathedral project through a forensic examination, so it is just on pause.

Speaking during a podcast interview with renowned British journalist Tim Abrahams, David Adjaye detailed, “No, it’s not dead. It is funny. I keep thinking this administration might just want to trash it, but I think there was a lot of misunderstanding in the beginning. Because the process was private in a way — it was government, but it was private. So I think there’s a sense with this administration of really understanding what is going on. It may not be a priority, but it is certainly …

“It is definitely a national project. Love or hate it, there’s something about this project which activates a sense of urgency about the infrastructure that’s required,” he added.

David Adjaye added, “We know this administration is careful, making sure that they have done their forensic examination. So that they can say whether they think there were bad practices or good practices.

“So far, it has passed its tests, but we know they’re still carrying on with forensic testing. But in the meantime, it’s on pause. It is just on pause,” he reiterated.

“It was love at first sight” – Widow of John Kumah speaks

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“It was love at first sight” – Widow of John Kumah speaks

The wife of the late former Deputy Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Dr John Kumah, Apostle Lilian Owusu, has addressed her recent remarriage.

According to Apostle Lilian Owusu, she met her new husband at a business alliance and fell in love with him at first sight.

She asserted that when one is crying, God brings something to wipe one’s tears, adding that his new husband is not a replacement.

Apostle Lilian Owusu highlighted that her decision to remarry was rooted in her faith and love.

Speaking during a Thanksgiving service to her congregation on Sunday, December 21, 2025, Apostle Owusu detailed, “When you are crying, sometimes he brings something to wipe your tears. I think over the years, if you know me, I believe in forward ever and backwards never. I have made up my mind to move forward at all costs.

“I will not allow pain to cage me. I have a lot to do. This is the culture of the family, no matter what comes, we look at the positive side, and we move forward, and by the grace of God… my prayers and my request, God carry a man to the house of God.

“They came for a business alliance, and it was love at first sight. As soon as he saw me, he pursued, and fortunately, it was just within the time I was ready, “she said.

She added, “We have been praying, and God has answered those prayers, has given us a calm man, and he is not a replacement; nobody has said we have gotten a replacement. “

“God knows your journey and he brings in people at particular times to support your journey. I thank God for bringing such a visionary, courageous and confident man into my life. I am moved by boldness, hard work, and visionary men”.

Her remarks follow news of her remarrying Samuel Aryeequaye, a year after the deputy minister’s demise.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah, died on Thursday, 7 March 2024 at the age of 45, years old leaving behind six children.

Apostle Lilian Kumah, at the time, clarified that her late husband had been battling a terminal disease for nearly a year after it was discovered by his doctors in Germany.

Speaking at a Thanksgiving service to mark the first anniversary of the former deputy minister’s death, on Sunday, March 6, 2025, Apostle Lilian Kumah disclosed some of the challenges her family has faced since his demise.

She revealed her family has experienced deep disappointments, with trusted people turning their backs on them.

Apostle Lilian stated, “What is painful is the disappointment, the betrayals, the rejections. People we thought would be there — the way they turned their backs on us. The lies, the deceptions”.

“But through it all, God has shown us that He is even more of a husband, father, and brother than John. He has kept us, sustained us, and we are still moving on.

“So, today, we call all of us here to join us to say thank you to God. As much as we want to cherish the memory of my late husband, a brother and a father, we also want to show appreciation to God for the strength, in particular,” she added.

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“Abu Trica should be made the Finance Minister” – Paul Yandoh

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“Abu Trica should be made the Finance Minister” – Paul Yandoh

Paul Yandoh, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Communications Director, has boldly stated that Abu Trica should be made Ghana’s Finance Minister.

The NPP Communications Director noted that Abu Trica has the brain to generate money for Ghana.

According to him, Abu Trica did not put a gun to anybody’s head but used his brain, adding that he could even be made the EOCO boss because of his brain.

Speaking during an interview, Paul Yandoh stated, “What crime have you heard of Abu Trica putting a gun to someone’s head? It his brain, he should be sent to EOCO, he has brains that can help Ghana. He should be made the finance minister to be able to generate money for Ghana.

What cybercrime? If he has scammed the whiteman, he has scammed them. Last week I was even scammed of 1000 cedis when I went to MTN, they said they could not do anything about it. They told me they are protecting their client. They just want to destroy his Christmas”.  

In an earlier interview, Paul Kwabena Yandoh, s slammed the NDC government for aiding in the arrest of Abu Trica.

The NPP man explained that the government has failed to bring back some prominent Ghanaians abroad to face justice, but was eager to arrest Abu Trica.

Paul Yandoh quizzed Sam George’s role in the issue, firing him over his failure to reduce data prices as promised.

Speaking in an interview on Wontumi TV, Paul Yandoh explained, “Why are we so interested in bringing a Ghanaian down? I wouldn’t have spoken on this issue, but I am annoyed by what Sam George said, that we are left with three people to arrest. Who sent him for that job?”

“He promised to reduce data prices, but today, data prices are still high. Yet that is not his focus. He is rather focused on arresting Ghanaians for the white man who is in his own country,” Yandoh said.

“Our own people who have stolen our money, have they been able to extradite them back to the country?” he asked.

He quizzed, “They are interested in arresting Abu Trica. Has he broken into someone’s house to steal? Someone who has used his brain to collect money from a white man, is that an offence? Is the government’s money missing?”

He added, “He lives in Swedru and has been able to collect money from a white man. Which offence is that? He has not committed any offence. This is the same thing they wanted to do to Shatta Wale. Why do they always want to bring down the Ghanaian people?” he asked.

“The last time Otumfuo was speaking, he said the gold looted during the Sagrenti War is now being returned by the white man,” he added.

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

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

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“I wish I was in Parliament” – Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh

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“I wish I was in Parliament” – Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the former Member of Parliament for Manhyia South and 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, has said he wishes he were still in parliament.

Napo, as he is commonly referred to, highlighted that looking at the Legal Education Reform Bill and how badly it has been crafted, he wished he was still in parliament. 

According to Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, he hopes to return to parliament but in a higher position, like the Speaker of Parliament or Vice President.

Speaking on GHOne TV, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh stated, “Yesterday I gave a lecture at MountCrest University College, and when I look at the Legal Education Reform Bill and how badly crafted it is, I wish I was in Parliament”.

When asked by Serwaa Amihere, the host, if he wishes to go back to parliament, Napo replied, “ Yes, but in a different capacity,” he said when asked directly if he would ever want to go back. Maybe as a Speaker… as the Vice President”.

Also, in that same interview, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh gave a cryptic reply to GHOne TV’s Serwaa Amihere on whether he wants to be president or not.

Napo, speaking on the GHOne Morning Show with Serwaa Amihere, when asked if he wants to be president, disclosed that one must learn how to serve before leading.

He, however, highlighted that those seeking to become President on the ticket of the NPP are already going through the process.

Read the dialogue between the two below:

Serwaa Amihere: Do you want to be President?

Napo: No, those who want to be president are going through the process.

Serwaa Amihere: Not now, maybe in the near future

Napo: What is the future here?

Serwaa Amihere: Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, do you ever want to be president?

Napo: That is not why I am working for Dr Bawumia. I don’t know even the word ever; I don’t understand when there is a contest ongoing.

Serwaa Amihere: it a yes or no question

Napo: it not a yes or no question, when there is a live contest

Serwaa Amihere: It certainly cannot be now, maybe in the next 12 years?

Napo: Have you seen my adopted logo?

Serwaa Amihere: No, I have not.

Napo: You have to learn to serve

Serwaa Amihere: I think you have answered my question. Meaning you want to lead, but you are learning to serve

Napo: If you don’t learn to serve, you can never be a chief

Serwaa Amihere: So you will become president, but you want to learn how to serve 

Napo: If that is your wish, thank God.

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 “When we look at Dr Bawumia, we see a President” – Amin Adam

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 “When we look at Dr Bawumia, we see a President” – Amin Adam

Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Member of Parliament for Karaga and former Minister of Finance, has said that when they look at the former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, they see a president.

The NPP MP replied to critics accusing Northerners of blindly following Dr Bawumia.

He asserted that Dr Bawumia’s approval in the North is not based on regional or ethnic considerations.

According to Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Northerners are not blindly following Dr Bawumia but are backing him based on competence and character, not hometown ties.

He highlighted that they see Dr Bawumia as a leader with the experience, integrity, and vision to govern Ghana.

Speaking during campaign activities of Dr Bawumia in Yagaba-Kubori , Dr Amin Adam said, “Northerners have been told that we are blindly following Dr Bawumia. I want them to know that we are not blind—we can see clearly”.

“When we look at Dr Bawumia, we see a competent man, a humble man, and a truthful man. We see a President,” he stated.

Also, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President and presidential candidate hopeful, has told the New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates that the party has never voted on tribal lines but based on competence.

According to Dr Bawumia, the North in the past supported leaders who were not from the northern part of the country.

Dr Bawumia highlighted that the NPP’s founding tradition has always considered competence, loyalty and ability to win when choosing leaders.

Speaking in Wa during his ongoing campaign tour of the Upper West Region, Dr Bawumia explained, “When you look at our party, we have never voted on tribal lines. We always vote on the basis of competence, of capacity and who can win the power for us”.

“That is how it started with our forefathers, SD Dombo, Abayifa Karbo and co, when the leadership was ceded to Busia. If it were on a tribal basis, the Northern People Party would have kept the leadership in the United Party,” he said.

Dr Bawumia added, “The north also supported Kufuor and didn’t support Malik in 1998. The north also supported Akufo-Addo and didn’t support Aliu Mahama in 2007. That is how it is in our party.”

“Simply because the north is supporting me doesn’t mean it is tribalistic. There are 15 other regions that is supporting Dr Bawumia, so it is not about tribalism.”

“This party doesn’t vote on tribalism. We vote on competence, and we vote on who can help us win power. And so all those people who are out there in our party making tribal and bigoted statements should desist from that because their comments are not ruining Dr Bawumia; they are rather ruining the image of the party.”

“Don’t vote for me because I am from the north, but…” – Bawumia to NPP Damongo delegates

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“Don’t vote for me because I am from the north, but…” – Bawumia to NPP Damongo delegates

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President and NPP presidential aspirant, has told NPP Damongo delegates not to vote for him because he is from the north.

According to Dr Bawumia, the NPP Damongo delegates should vote for him based on his track record, competence, integrity and vision.

Speaking on Spear FM in Damongo, Dr Bawumia urged the north and NPP delegates to vote based on his leadership qualities.

The former vice president stated, “I’m asking for the support of our NPP delegates. I’m campaigning, that’s why I’m in the region. I’m asking for their support on January 31st, that they should look at voting for me on the basis, not that because I’m from the north; we don’t vote on that.”

“They should vote for me on the basis of my track record, of my competence, of my integrity and of the vision that I have for the country and of the experience.”

He added, “Under Akufo-Addo, I’ve been adjudged by many people to be the most effective Vice President in the history of this country – a big acknowledgement of the track record of what I have done.”

“And I want the delegates to help me to be one of the most effective Presidents in the history of the country, so I need their support, and I’m asking for their support on January 31.”

Dr Bawumia further added that he believes the NPP will return to power after the 2028 election.

“I believe that this party, the NPP, under my leadership, will come back to power after the 2028 election. We are going to work hard for them and work hard for the people of Ghana. I want them to have their trust in me, and I will deliver victory in 2028, by the grace of God”, he added.

Also, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Member of Parliament for Karaga and former Minister of Finance, has replied to critics accusing Northerners of blindly following Dr Bawumia.

The MP for Karaga confidently asserted that Dr Bawumia’s approval in the North is not based on regional or ethnic considerations.

According to Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Northerners are not blindly following Dr Bawumia but are backing him based on competence and character, not hometown ties.

He highlighted that they see Dr Bawumia as a leader with the experience, integrity, and vision to govern Ghana.

Speaking during campaign activities of Dr Bawumia in Yagaba-Kubori , Dr Amin Adam said, “Northerners have been told that we are blindly following Dr Bawumia. I want them to know that we are not blind—we can see clearly”.

“When we look at Dr Bawumia, we see a competent man, a humble man, and a truthful man. We see a President,” he stated.

“COVID-19 nearly killed Ofori-Atta, but for the US” – Manasseh Azure

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“COVID-19 nearly killed Ofori-Atta, but for the US” – Manasseh Azure

Manasseh Azure Awuni, an Investigative journalist, has recounted how the former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was nearly killed by COVID-19.

Speaking on TV3 on December 20, 2025, Manasseh asserted that Ken Ofori-Atta nearly died due to COVID-19 but was flown to the US to seek treatment.

He highlighted that if American politicians were blowing their funds the way Ghanaian Politicians do, would they have built those hospitals that Ofori-Atta run to when COVID-19 complications nearly killed him.

According to Manasseh, even after Ken’s COVID-19 complications upon his return to Ghana, he did not advise that resources should be channelled into improving Ghana’s healthcare and building hospitals, but was sunk into SML.

Manasseh Azure stated, “COVID-19 nearly killed him, but for the US, he came there, got good healthcare. If American politicians were dissipating their funds the way we do back home, were giving, doling out these funds to deals such as SML, I don’t think they would have built those hospitals that Ken Ofori-Atta had to run to when COVID-19 complications nearly killed him.

He came to the US, got all this support, and when he came back, he did not have the presence of mind to say, ‘Look, but for the US, I would have died. So let us channel these resources to improving our healthcare, building hospitals.’

“But he went on to spend this money the way he did. And when he left power, he’s come back here, the average person in Ghana goes to the hospital, and that person is likely to die because there’s no MRI machine to diagnose them. Very basic equipment, they are not there”, he added.

He further highlighted that Ken Ofori-Atta is a representation of what is wrong with all of us as black people.

“So, Ken Ofori-Atta represents all that is wrong with us, not only Ghana but as a Black race, because all the time we tend to say the whites are cheating us of resources. But if you look at how we manage our own resources and our elites, they have, in a way, insulated themselves from the suffering of the people…” he added.

The investigative journalist further touched on Ken Ofori-Atta’s extradition process, triggered by the Attorney General calling for more pressure.

He added, “At the end of the day, citizens have their right to call for action. And for a long time, I think our democracy has been the way it is because citizens have abdicated that right, and also responsibility, to hold duty bearers accountable”.

“If we all go to bed and say, well, the Attorney General has triggered some action, that is it; if something happens, fine; if nothing happens, fine, it is very likely nothing will happen. But if there is pressure from the citizens, and those representing us at the AG’s department, at the OSP, are also minded to act based on that pressure, and the international community knows that when there are criminals here in our country, and we are requested to bring them, all the state agencies do everything they can,” he stated.

He argued, “I’m told this year alone, we sent nine people to the US. These are not people we hate, but they are people who must face justice. And if we are sending so-called, let’s say, petty criminals out, and then we have someone who’s superintended over our resources for seven years or even more, the budget, expenditure, everything, and then he is able to misuse our resources this way”.

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You will be forcefully removed if you seek a third term – Mahama warned 

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You will be forcefully removed if you seek a third term – Mahama warned 

Commander-in-Chief of the Economic Fighters League, Ernesto Yeboah, has issued a serious warning to President John Dramani Mahama regarding any third-term ambition.

Ernesto Yeboah urged President Mahama to ignore calls urging him to run for a third term, arguing that such a move would lead to a fierce public resistance.

According to him, President Mahama will be forcefully removed if you seek a third term.

He highlighted that anyone pushing the President to seek a third term in office does not truly love Ghana.

 ​”Anyone who truly loves Ghana would not suggest that President Mahama seek another term,” Yeboah stated.

​”If Mahama wants to leave behind a lasting legacy, he should resist that temptation because any attempt will destroy it. Look at what nearly happened in Benin. President Mahama should be guided by that because it can happen here in Ghana”, he made this known on Rainbow Radio.

Ernest Yeboah stressed that a third-term agenda could lead to national chaos that might even force the President to flee the Flagstaff House.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama made a bold declaration that he will not be a candidate in Ghana’s next elections.

According to John Mahama, stepping aside in 2028 would give him the moral authority to hold the line when it comes to Ghana’s fiscal discipline in an election year.

Mahama, during a bilateral discussion with Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, criticised the practice of incumbent governments by-passing fiscal safeguards to curry favour with voters, a cycle he will end.

“I will not be a candidate in the next elections, and therefore I can hold the line when it comes to fiscal discipline,” he said.

John Mahama’s declaration was meant to put an end to the growing speculation, but the talks have still persisted.

Additionally, Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader in Parliament, has said Ghanaians are calling for President John Dramani Mahama to serve a third term due to his excellent performance so far in government.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on December 19, 2025, Mahama Ayariga noted that Ghanaians will be the ultimate deciders of the future of this country.

The Majority Leader, in his concluding statement as Parliament rises, stated, “I know that due to the very excellent performance so far of John Dramani Mahama, Ghanaians are asking him to seek a third term. I know that because I read on social media, I listen to conversations, and Ghanaians believe that as a result of the good deeds of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, they don’t want him to leave the presidency”.

“They believe that a third term is possible, and they are demanding a third term, but John Dramani Mahama has not given any indication that he wants to go for a third term. I have always said that Ghanaians will be the ultimate deciders of the future of this country,” he continued.

He recalled, “Mr Speaker, why do I say that? Next to us in Côte d’Ivoire, the opposition leaders came to me when I was in the ECOWAS parliament and complained that the president there wanted to go for a third term and they were calling on us in West Africa to support them to oppose and prevent the president from going for a third term”.

“So, I asked them, the president who is seeking for a third term, is he going to put a ballot box in front of the citizens and ask them to vote for him to go for a third term, or is he going to wake up early morning and announce that he is continuing for a third term? And they said there will be an election to determine whether or not he should go for a third term. I said go and fight him at that election”, the Majority leader noted.

Mahama Ayariga added, “Mr Speaker, that is why I say that ultimately it will be the constitution, the institutions and the citizens of Ghana who will determine the future of our country. Mr Speaker, your guidance and leadership have ensured that our legislative process, though often cumbersome, was conducted within the bounds of parliamentary decorum and democratic responsibility”.

‘Nkoko nkitinkiti’ will fail if politicians are not stopped from importing ‘dead chicken’ – Solomon Owusu

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‘Nkoko nkitinkiti’ will fail if politicians are not stopped from importing ‘dead chicken’ – Solomon Owusu

Solomon Owusu, the Director of Communications for the United Party, has warned the John Mahama-led government that the nkoko nkitinkiti project will fail if politicians are not stopped from importing ‘dead chicken’.

He urged the NDC government to ensure a reduction in chicken imports.

Speaking on Key Points on TV3 Saturday, December 20, Solomon Owusu stated,  “Nkoko Nkitikiti is a brilliant idea, but that policy will fail if you allow politicians and party financiers to import dead chickens.”

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” initiative.

The flagship NDC nationwide programme aimed at transforming household poultry production and revitalising Ghana’s poultry industry.

President Mahama, at the launch in Kumasi on Wednesday, November 12, described the initiative as a bold and practical step towards achieving food self-sufficiency.

Mahama stated, “The project was more than just a government intervention. A national movement, a courageous step towards restoring food self-sufficiency, strengthening household resilience, and fostering sustainable livelihoods for tens of thousands of Ghanaians, especially women, youth, and vulnerable families across our country.”

“In 2023 alone, Ghana spent over $350 million importing poultry products. That is a drain on our foreign exchange and a missed opportunity for our farmers and entrepreneurs. We must, and we will, reverse this trend.”

He further added, “Each of these 50 anchor farmers will receive 80,000 birds, housing, logistics, and technical support. Together, they are expected to produce 4 million birds. This will boost local feed demand and establish direct market connections between producers and processors.”

“We are supporting 500 small and medium-scale poultry farmers across all regions to produce 3 million birds, bridging the gap between large-scale farmers and community-based producers.”

Mahama added, “This initiative is designed to bring poultry production directly to the doorsteps of every Ghanaian in homes, in schools, and in communities across the country. Vulnerable households will receive pullets and starter packs to initiate production, transforming subsistence into self-sustaining livelihoods.”

“Each household participating in the programme will receive 50 birds, field support, and technical guidance to ensure the sustainability of their project. The breeds, pullets, and cockerels have been selected for their resilience, adaptability, and high productivity under local conditions.”

Also,  the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has revealed that the John Mahama government’s flagship project, the ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti‘, will cost Ghana approximately GHS 200 million.

He detailed that three million birds will be procured under the government  ‘nkoko nkitinkiti’.

According to the Agric Minister, each constituency will receive 10,000 birds.

Speaking on Hot Issues with Keminni Amanor on Sunday, September 28, 2025, Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku stated, “ We are procuring 3 million birds; each constituency will receive 10,000. This will not cost Ghana beyond GHS 200 million”.

The Agric Minister revealed that an additional 80,000 birds will be supplied to 50 existing commercial-scale farmers, with medium-scale farmers receiving between 1,000 and 3,000 birds each.

Eric Opoku revealed that Ghana imports more than 80% of its poultry needs, which is unsustainable.

“Ghana consumes a lot of poultry compared to a country like Nigeria. With this initiative, we can change the narrative and stop excessive importation,” Eric Opoku stated.

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“If it doesn’t rain, and you touch me, you will see” – Ebo Noah warns Ghanaians

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“If it doesn’t rain, and you touch me, you will see” – Ebo Noah warns Ghanaians

Ebo Noah self-proclaimed Ghanaian prophet, has issued a stern warning to Ghanaians planning to beat him up if it does not rain on December 25, 2025.

It will be recalled that Ebo Noah, in a viral video, had claimed he received divine instruction that God had warned him that the world would end on December 25, 2025.

He claimed he had been instructed by God to build the ark to rescue souls who wished to be saved.

In several viral videos, Ebo Noah has continued share progress of his ark.

Ebo Noah plans to live on the ark for three years during his claimed mass flooding.

His construction of the ark has generated both local and global attention.

According to the self-proclaimed Ghanaian prophet, persons who do not believe in the prophecy should avoid coming near his ark on December 25.

In a viral video, Ebo Noah warned, “If you come and it doesn’t rain and you dare try to touch me, you will see. Then don’t come closer to my ark. How can you say hands go touch me? If you don’t believe it, don’t come”.

However, an Elmina resident has exposed the viral content creator, Ebo Noah, revealing that he does not own any of the large boats being constructed.

According to the Elmina resident, the boats are being constructed by residents to be used as fishing boats.

He debunked Ebo Noah’s claims that the fishing boats are a modern-day ark

Meanwhile, Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, a Governance and security strategist, has issued a stern warning concerning Ebo Noah’s apocalyptic ark.

Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah has warned that Ebo Noah’s ark could pose a serious national security concern.

He blew an alarm on tangible threats of terrorism and exploitation by extremist elements.

 Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah highlighted that Terrorist groups, both domestic and international, thrive on chaos and vulnerability, adding that apocalyptic predictions can incite widespread panic, economic disruption, and social unrest.

 In a public statement dated December 11, parts of Dr Boakye-Danquah read, “I must raise serious national security concerns stemming from such proclamations. In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly via social media and global networks, apocalyptic predictions can incite widespread panic, economic disruption, and social unrest.

We have witnessed historically how similar doomsday cults have led to mass gatherings, hoarding of resources, or even self-harm among vulnerable followers. In Ghana’s context, with our diverse religious landscape and ongoing challenges in poverty and education, these claims could exacerbate tensions, particularly if they attract large crowds to the ark sites or prompt migrations.

More alarmingly, there are tangible threats of terrorism and exploitation by extremist elements. Terrorist groups, both domestic and international, thrive on chaos and vulnerability. A scenario involving thousands converging on arks or preparing for an “end-times” event could create soft targets for attacks, recruitment, or radicalization.

Imagine opportunistic actors—be they jihadist affiliates, cyber terrorists, or local agitators—using the ensuing confusion to stage bombings, kidnappings, or disinformation campaigns under the guise of “divine judgment.” Our intelligence reports and global precedents (such as the 1993 Waco siege or more recent cult-related incidents) highlight how apocalyptic narratives can be hijacked to advance violent agendas. This not only endangers lives but could undermine our national unity, strain emergency services, and invite foreign interference in our sovereign affairs”.

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Five tragically killed in a Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway collision

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Five tragically killed in a Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway collision

A tragic collision on the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway has claimed the lives of five people.

Reports suggest the tragic accident happened on Saturday, December 20, at Ayensudo Meyinda on the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway.

The head-on collision was between a Toyota Hiace bus and a DAF truck.

The truck has been identified by the registration number GG 3227-25, and the bus with registration number GW 9373-22.

The course of the accident remains unclear, but both vehicles were badly mangled.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) swiftly responded to the scene from the Komenda Fire Station.

The Firefighters freed the five deceased passengers trapped inside the Hiace bus, and the wreckage was also cleared to allow normal traffic flow and public safety.

In related accident news, Nicholas Aklorbotu, a National Democratic Congress (NDC) communicator, has died in a motorcycle accident.

Reports suggest the late Nicholas Aklorbotu was recently appointed as the regional monitoring and evaluation officer for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

According to the information gathered, the tragic accident occurred on Friday, December 5, 2025.

The late Nicholas Aklorbotu was reportedly returning home for the weekend when he suddenly ended up in a motorbike accident involving three motorbikes.

A post by Sogakope Updates on Saturday, December 6, 2025, read, “Sadly, he was involved in a severe motorcycle accident that included three other bikes. During the crash, one of the motorcycles was carrying extra fuel along with a passenger.

“This extra fuel ignited, causing a fire. The resulting blaze completely destroyed Hon. Aklorbortu’s bike, burning it beyond recognition. Tragically, one other person died at the scene of the accident. The unfortunate accident took place around Adaklu”.

Also, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed the death of five people following a road accident at Asikuma Junction in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region.

According to the GNFS, the Asikuma Junction road accident involved a grey Toyota Noah with registration number GX 422-25 and a tipper truck with registration number GT 725-19.

The GNFS revealed, out of a total of nine (9) casualties, four (4), including a minor, were successfully rescued.

The injured victims have been transported to the Peki Government Hospital by the National Ambulance Service, with the five dead handed over to the police.

In a Facebook post, the GNFS indicated, “ The Peki Fire Station received a distress call reporting a road traffic accident at Asikuma Junction in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region.

A rescue team, led by AstnO Fred Aganu, accompanied by the Acting District Fire Officer, ADO I Godwin Gbedemah, was dispatched to the scene.

The accident involved a grey Toyota Noah with registration number GX 422-25 and a tipper truck with registration number GT 725-19.

Out of a total of nine (9) casualties, four (4), including a minor, were successfully rescued by the team and transported to the Peki Government Hospital by the National Ambulance Service. The remaining five (5) were, however, unresponsive and were handed over to the police”.

3 picked up following a viral video of a toddler being fed alcohol

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3 picked up following a viral video of a toddler being fed alcohol

Three people have been arrested by the Ghana Police Service following a viral video of a toddler being fed an alcoholic beverage.

The Ghana Police, in a statement, revealed the arrest took place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, following an intensive intelligence-led operation.

According to the Police statement, the incident is said to have happened in Kede in the Eastern Region, which ignited widespread outrage across social media platforms.

The three individuals arrested have been identified as Stephen Amoako (22), Identified as the father of the two-year-old victim. Tawiah Precious (18): Known by the alias “T’ Moni” and Emmanuel Dadzie (24): Also known as “Shapiro”.

The three suspects are currently in the Police custody to be arraigned before the court.

The Police statement read, “The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with a viral video showing a two-year-old child being given an alcoholic beverage at Kade in the Eastern Region.

The suspects, Tawiah Precious, alias T’ Moni, aged 18, Emmanuel Dadzie, alias Shapiro, aged 24, and Stephen Amoako, aged 22, who is the father of the child, were arrested on Saturday, 20th December 2025, by officers of the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team at Okumani, a suburb of Kade, following sustained intelligence-led operations.

The two-year-old victim has been rescued and handed over to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit at Asamankese for protection, pending reunification with the mother.

All three suspects are in custody and will be put before the court. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to locate and arrest two other suspects, Afram Bright, alias Mogabe and Panyin, who are currently at large.

The Ghana Police Service remains committed to ensuring the protection of children”, the statement concluded.

In a similar story some months ago, the Ghana Police Service announced the arrest of a man in a viral video giving a cigarette to a toddler.

On November 22, 2025, the Ghana Police, in a statement issued, revealed that the suspect, identified as Samuel Obeng Asare Acheampong, had been arrested.

According to the Police statement, he was arrested through an intelligence-led operation.

The Police statement revealed that the suspect admitted to the offence during interrogation and claimed the incident happened five years ago.

Parts of the statement added, “The suspect is in custody, assisting the investigation, and will be put before the court”.

​“The Police Service remains committed to ensuring the safety of children and would like to caution the public against acts that expose children to harm, since perpetrators will be pursued and arrested to face the full rigours of the law.”

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“The people of Ghana want Jean Mensa and deputies gone” – Fifi Kwetey

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“The people of Ghana want Jean Mensa and deputies gone” – Fifi Kwetey

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated, majority of Ghanaians want the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa and deputies gone.

The NDC General Secretary backed calls for the removal of Jean Mensa and her deputies from office, arguing that public opinion would overwhelmingly support the removal of EC officials if an independent assessment were conducted.

According to Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, calls for accountability are not driven by party executives but by the collective will of the Ghanaian people.

Speaking on JoyNews on December 17, 2025, Fifi Kwetey stated, “I’m not going to jump the gun. I want to say that if the petitions have been submitted, let the due process be followed”.

“For me, that’s the biggest crime that can ever be committed. Any group that supervises that has clearly no reason to remain in office. That’s the biggest crime you can commit in any democracy to take away the right of people from being represented.

“So, it’s not so much about what I want, it’s about what I think is wrong,” he indicated.

He added, “If you could commission an independent survey to gain the sentiment of the people of Ghana, I believe that a vast majority of Ghanaians would want them gone too”.

“So, I don’t think it’s anything to do with a General Secretary or the National Chairman. I think the people of Ghana would want them gone too,” Fifi Kwetey argued.

Also, Third National Vice Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Osman Masawudu, has weighed in on the petitions seeking the removal of  Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa and her deputies.

According to Osman Masawudu, President John Mahama’s appointing his wife, Lordina Mahama, as EC boss would be far better than Jean Mensa.

Speaking on Top TV, Masawudu, “The EC boss and his deputies, if the NDC is even bringing Lordina Mahama to become EC boss, it’s better than Jean Mensa.

If John Dramani Mahama appoints his wife, Lordina Mahama, as the next EC boss in Ghana, it’s better than Jean Mensa being seen as the EC boss,” he said.

He further fired shots at Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, saying a deeper word than incompetence should be used to describe him.

Additionally, Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has launched a scathing attack on the Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa following the seven petitions seeking her removal.

Nana Yaa Jantuah highlighted that Jean Mensa, as the EC Chairperson, misbehaved and sidelined political parties.

According to Nana Yaa Jantuah, whether Ghanaians like it or not, Jean Mensa misbehaved, and her conduct undermined the confidence in Ghana’s electoral process.

The Presidential Staffer noted that stakeholders expected professionalism and fairness when Jean Mensa took office from Charlotte Osei, but she turned into something else.

Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Nana Yaa Jantuah stated, “Let’s be very truthful, Jean changed. I was in IPAC, and even though I wasn’t happy with Charlotte and how she was treated, I was okay when I heard Jean was going to take over because of IEA. So we saw her as maybe a very strict person, somebody who was astute and credible, but it turned out to be something else.”

“If you talk about misbehaviour, she misbehaved; Jean did not do well. We have so many examples. You can take a case to court; Jean doesn’t care. Issues that we as political parties are not happy about—we will take them to court, and Jean doesn’t even care. We want to have a discussion with her on matters pertaining to elections; she doesn’t care.”

“It’s not that I’m bringing her down, but that is the truth,” she said.

Mrs Jantuah added, “I used to make excuses for her. I even thought that she was being… she looked so afraid. I also thought that somebody was pushing her around. She had all these military men around her. I didn’t see that around Afari-Gyan; I didn’t see that with Charlotte. But in her case, she was always jittering, as if shaking.”

“In 2024, political parties had already announced their results, yet hers wasn’t out. I’m neither NPP nor NDC, but I commend former President Bawumia—he came out quickly. If he didn’t have the mechanism to get the results, how was he going to concede? Meanwhile, Jean took almost five days.”

“Jean has misbehaved, whether we like it or not. She’s done certain things. There were times that even the NPP in IPAC were not happy with her”, she added.

Meanwhile,  Jean Mensa and her two deputies are facing seven petitions seeking their removal.

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The 1931 extradition treaty provides Ofori-Atta with certain defences – Former Deputy AG

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The 1931 extradition treaty provides Ofori-Atta with certain defences – Former Deputy AG

Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, the Former Deputy Attorney General, has said the 1931 extradition treaty between the US and Ghana provides former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta certain defences.

The former Deputy Attorney General highlighted that Ofori-Atta can argue that he is politically pursued or prosecuted.

He further added that Ofori-Atta can argue that his fundamental rights will be violated when he is extradited back to Ghana.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, December 20, 2025, Tuah-Yeboah stated, “… But per the [1931 extradition] treaty also, Ofori-Atta has certain defences that he can raise. One of them is when he alleges that he’s been politically pursued or prosecuted. If that argument succeeds in the US court, he will not be brought to Ghana”.

“Another argument he can put up is that if he is brought back to Ghana, his fundamental rights will be violated, especially when it comes to torture, and you know there’s a convention against torture… I can assure you that if he’s able to prove it, he will definitely not be brought to Ghana,” he continued.

He added, “It’s a long journey that we have to go. It’s a defence available to whether he’s going to activate it. I’m just trying to give a general education. I mean, we are in a democratic state, and with issues of human rights, people will be able to raise them because of their constitutional rights, but I’m just highlighting some of the things that his lawyers there are likely to raise when it comes to the extradition proceedings in the US.”

“If you look at Article 3 of the [1931 extradition] treaty, it details the offences under which the extradition could be triggered in the US. I’ve looked at a charge sheet which has been prepared by the OSP, and I’m not going to make any judgment on it, but that charge has to be evaluated by the US to see whether there is merit to warrant the commencement of extradition proceedings in the US,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Austin Brako-Powers, a Private Legal Practitioner, has confidently stated that the Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, will not be successful in extraditing former finance minister Ofori-Atta to Ghana.

According to  Austin Brako-Powers, the Attorney General’s prejudicial public commentaries on the matter are one of the factors that will truncate the extradition process before the US authorities.

Speaking in an interview on TV3 New Day’s The Big Issue, Friday, December 19, 2025, Austin Brako-Powers explained, “I am saying that the Attorney-General will not be successful in extraditing Ken Ofori-Atta to this country. I am saying that, and you well-articulated the US Secretary of State within ultimate discretion deciding whether or not to surrender a fugitive.

“I am saying that based on the public commentaries of the Attorney-General and the Special Prosecutor, they will not, mark it, they will not be able to extradite Ken Ofori-Atta,” he stated.

He added, “I shudder to say the A-G will struggle to extradite Ken Ofori-Atta to this country. This is a high-profile extradition case involving a former finance minister, in fact, a central figure in the previous administration.

“Ordinarily, this case will attract significant and intense attention in the US, and key questions like the motive, prosecutorial fairness and political neutrality will come in. And compounding these challenges are the persistent prejudicial public commentaries by the Attorney-General and the Special Prosecutor on this very matter. Such remarks risk undermining Ghana’s credibility as a requesting state,” he added.

When quizzed about any comment made by the AG which he deems prejudicial, he stated, “When you organize press conference, and you conclude that you have evidence connecting someone to criminal activities and that on that basis you are confident that you will secure a conviction, the person will be jailed. That is prejudicial.”

“Wontumi’s two wives cars impounded by gov’t” – Paul Yandoh

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“Wontumi’s two wives cars impounded by gov’t” – Paul Yandoh

Paul Yandoh, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said Chairman Wontumi two wives cars have been impounded by the government.

According to Paul Yandoh, Wontumi’s wives car was impounded purely because of their marriage to him.

Speaking on Abusus FM, Paul Yandoh claimed, “Another problem has been added to Wontumi. You know he has two wives; their cars have been impounded by the government because they married Chairman Wontumi.

All the cars have been confiscated from them purely because of their marriage to him. I don’t know whether they want his wives to divorce him. Upon all that has been done to him, the freezing of his mobile money, freezing his bank account, his pickups and excavators, his TV station and Radio station didn’t they close it?”

Yandoh added,“There was no reason, so who are you going to ask? he is in hardship and the hardship keeps mounting on, so 25th December if the flood does not come for us we will continue like that”.

“His wives are now walking”, he added.

Earlier, Paul Yandoh has claimed that money cannot be sent to Chairman Wontumi through mobile money.

According to Paul Yandoh, Chairman Wontumi is going through a lot, and when money is sent to him on MoMo, it reverses back to the sender.

He further alleged that one cannot reach Wontumi through a normal call unless through a WhatsApp call.

If you send MoMo to Wontumi, MTN reverses it back to you. I am telling you, they have frozen Wontumi’s MoMo with no transaction. They reverse the money and tell you not to send money to that number anymore.

Even recently, I got some 500 cedis I wanted to send to the Chairman, but when I sent it, the money reversed back. I have not seen that before.

He added, “Wontumi has been deprived of a lot.  His MoMo is not working, even if you want to speak to Wontumi, unless you call him through WhatsApp call, they even want to take his number from him.

In a separate interview, speaking on Wontumi TV on Friday, October 17, 2025, Paul Yandoh lamented that Wontumi momo was frozen, saying “… 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”.

Meanwhile, in court, lawyers for Wontumi application seeking additional disclosures from state prosecutors was thrown out.

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Throwback video of late John Kumah’s wife in uncontrollable tears at funeral service

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Throwback video of late John Kumah’s wife in uncontrollable tears at funeral service

A throwback video of the window of the late former Deputy Minister of Finance, John Kumah, Lilian Kumah, now Lilian Aryeequaye, has resurfaced on social media following news of her remarriage.

In the viral video shared on social media, the window of John Kumah was covered in all back cloth as she wept in uncontrollable tears at the funeral service.

Fastforward one year on, the late John Kumah’s wife was captured together with her bridesmaids in a viral video.

In the video, she boldly stated she was the bride as she was spotted preparing to remarry again.

Now, Lilian Owusu remarried Samuel Aryeequaye, a year after the deputy minister’s demise.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah, died on Thursday, 7 March 2024 at the age of 45, years old leaving behind six children.

Apostle Lilian Kumah, at the time, clarified that her late husband had been battling a terminal disease for nearly a year after it was discovered by his doctors in Germany.

“Why is it that someone (referring to Captain Smart) has been this bold to claim that he knows for a fact that a person like John Kumah who has served his country virtually all his life, was poisoned, while he was working for his country and party (New Patriotic Party, NPP), why should we sit down and not bring that person to book.

“If it is true that a person who is not dead but alive claims that he knows how my husband (John Kumah) died and that he was poisoned, and that person is still moving around for the past three weeks, it hurts me, it saddens me and I do not know how best to express my frustrations about these false claims by Captain Smart,” Apostle Lilian Kumah said.

“If there are laws in this country concerning such false claims, I think this is the time for the leadership of the land to bring that wicked person (Captain Smart) to book to prove his false claims and to point out the persons who were involved in the poisoning of my late husband,” Mrs. Kumah further stated.

Also, speaking at a Thanksgiving service to mark the first anniversary of the former deputy minister’s death, on Sunday, March 6, 2025, Apostle Lilian Kumah disclosed some of the challenges her family has faced since his demise.

She revealed her family has experienced deep disappointments, with trusted people turning their backs on them.

Apostle Lilian stated, “What is painful is the disappointment, the betrayals, the rejections. People we thought would be there — the way they turned their backs on us. The lies, the deceptions”.

“But through it all, God has shown us that He is even more of a husband, father, and brother than John. He has kept us, sustained us, and we are still moving on.

“So, today, we call all of us here to join us to say thank you to God. As much as we want to cherish the memory of my late husband, a brother and a father, we also want to show appreciation to God for the strength, in particular,” she added.

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NAIMOS officer who tragically died Obuasi operation laid to rest

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NAIMOS officer who tragically died Obuasi operation laid to rest

A military officer with the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), Private Collins Sarfo Agyapong, who died during the NAIMOS team’s vehicle accident in obusai has been laid to rest.

A video shared on X on Saturday, December 20, 2025, showed scenes from the funeral.

The late Private Collins Sarfo Agyapong’s mother and other family members were captured, unable to hold back their tears during the solemn burial service.

The post shared by the State News stated, “Yesterday, the mother and family of the late Private Collins Sarfo Agyapong laid him to rest after he tragically died in an accident during the Naimos operation against galamsey in Obuasi.”

It will be recalled that the NAIMOS team on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 were involved in a tragic accident.

According to reports, one military officer has been confirmed dead, with two policemen and an immigration officer in critical condition following the tragic accident.

The tragic accident occurred in the late hours of Wednesday when the team was heading to Obuasi after an operation at a concession in Anyankyerim.

Eyewitnesses revealed that NAIMOS vehicles somersaulted between the Anyankyerim community and the Airport Road.

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, confirming the news, took to his social media post on X and stated, “I have received a briefing on the tragic accident involving members of the NAIMOS Task Force in the Obuasi Municipality. The incident has resulted in the unfortunate loss of one life, while three others have sustained severe injuries.

I extend my deepest condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult moment. Their loss is a loss to the region, and we stand with them in prayer and solidarity”.

His post added, “I also wish the injured officers a swift and complete recovery. The Regional Security Council and the Obuasi Municipal authorities are coordinating with the appropriate agencies to ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical attention.

The matter is being investigated to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and to guide the necessary interventions. The safety and well-being of all personnel engaged in national assignments remain a priority, and every effort will be made to prevent similar occurrences.

The Ashanti Region stands united in support of the affected officers, their families, and the entire NAIMOS team”.

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Small miracle needed to extradite Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana – Kofi Bentil

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Small miracle needed to extradite Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana – Kofi Bentil

Kofi Bentil, a Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa and lawyer, has said the extradition process of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will need a small miracle.

According to Kofi Bentil, the process will be extremely challenging with US authorities scrutinising every aspect before acting.

He highlighted that the Attorney General was managing the expectations of the Ghanaians by informing the public that Ken Ofori-Atta has hired top US lawyers to fight his extradition process to Ghana.

Speaking on JoyNews, on December 20, 2025, Kofi Bentil explained, “What the Attorney-General did was manage expectations of the public by informing you that with the kind of things that have happened in the past year—which constitutes a defence for Ken Ofori-Atta—and with the kind of lawyers he will have… and of course he won’t have little-boy lawyers but big-boy lawyers… it will be a small miracle to extradite Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana.”

He added, “Dr Ayine is also a top-notch lawyer, but what he is telling Ghanaians—he won’t say it, but I will—is that the process will be extremely challenging, and the U.S. legal system will scrutinise every aspect before acting.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

54 Ghanaian soldiers land in Jamaica to aid in rebuilding works following Hurricane Melissa

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54 Ghanaian soldiers land in Jamaica to aid in rebuilding works following Hurricane Melissa

The 54-member engineer contingent from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), who were formally sent off after a parade addressed by President John Mahama, have landed in Jamaica.

The 48, 49 and 50 Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces have been tasked with the rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Melissa ravaged the island nation of Jamaica.

The team were lifted with the help of the United States military airlift to the Caribbean.

Following the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Ghana dispatched humanitarian relief supplies, including food, blankets, mattresses, medicine, and other essentials.

However, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness formally requested help with reconstruction and shelter.

President John Dramani Mahama, deploying the troops, described their mission as a humanitarian duty rooted in solidarity and shared history.

Speaking to the soldiers, President Mahama stated, “We’re gathered here today for a solemn and proud national duty to see off officers and men of the Ghana Armed Forces who have been selected to represent Ghana on a humanitarian reconstruction mission to Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.”

“This deployment reflects Ghana’s solidarity with the people of Jamaica and our shared history, values, and bonds within the African-Caribbean family. After the destruction of the hurricane, Ghana dispatched humanitarian assistance to the friendly people of Jamaica and Cuba and also to the displaced people of Sudan,” President Mahama said.

He added, “This humanitarian assistance included food aid, locally produced Ghanaian rice, blankets, mattresses, plastic buckets, medicines, and other such accoutrements.”

“Our nation understands the pain of natural disasters and the long road to recovery. Today’s mission reinforces Ghana’s commitment to humanitarian response, disaster recovery and reconstruction, and South-South cooperation, Pan-African and Afro-Caribbean solidarity”.

“I commend the Ghana Armed Forces for their professionalism, for their discipline, and their readiness to serve not only at home but anywhere in the world, duty calls. This mission is not a combat mission. It is a mission of compassion, skill, and service.”

President Mahama revealed his decision to send engineering troops follows talks with Jamaica’s Prime Minister.

He added, “After we dispatched the first batch of humanitarian assistance, I made a phone call to the Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Honourable Andrew Hornace, to express Ghana’s solidarity with the people of Jamaica. He thanked me for the assistance we had dispatched and in our discussion he said what they need currently is assistance with rebuilding and providing shelter for the people who have been displaced.”

“And so I offered to send a regiment of our engineering corps to help with the assistance and also send them some tents to provide temporary shelter. We’re dispatching those tents by sea so that we can provide temporary shelter, but in the meantime, our troops are going to help with reconstruction, with building, and also providing support for the people of Jamaica,” he explained.

President Mahama further urged the Militray they are now ambassadors of the Republic of Ghana and their actions will shape how Ghana is perceived abroad.

He added, “Your conduct will reflect the values, discipline, and humanity of the Ghanaian soldier. You’re ambassadors of the Republic of Ghana. Your actions will shape how Ghana is perceived abroad.”

“We expect you to uphold professional excellence, respect for local authorities and communities you work in, to exercise discipline, integrity and teamwork, and protect one another and return home safely,” he said.

“Ghana has already carved out a good reputation for service abroad, and I know that those of you who are dispatching today will hold the flag of Ghana high and you will not let us down,” he said.

“Through you, Ghana is going to convey a clear message to the people and government of Jamaica that they are not alone and that Ghana stands in solidarity with them,” President Mahama said.

“Ghana stands with them in this moment of rebuilding and recovery. This mission symbolises a bridge of solidarity across the Atlantic, grounded in shared history and mutual respect.”

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“2026 will be the best year for the past 40 years in the history of Ghana” – Prophet Telvin Sowah

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“2026 will be the best year for the past 40 years in the history of Ghana” – Prophet Telvin Sowah

Renowned Ghanaian Prophet Telvin Sowah has shared revelations he received regarding Ghana’s future in the coming year 2026.

Speaking on Okay FM, the man of God boldly declared that 2026 will be the best year for Ghana over the past 40 years.

He revealed that Ghana has been sinking and would be reborn in 2026 to become a superpower in Africa.

Prophet Telvin Sowah stated, “In 2026, every Ghanaian in Ghana needs to pay close attention to that operation. 2026 will be the best year for the past 40 years in this country; that is where we kick start.

Ghana is about to… they say reset, reset, Ghana is going to be reborn, the country has been sinking, now there is a new face of Ghana that is coming, and when that new face emerges, Ghana will become like a superpower in Africa”.

The man of God further added that Ghana will have a military liaison to have nuclear power.

He further added, “From that angle, I am seeing a military liaison with several military angles, where even in Ghana, we will be handling a lot of nuclear power and other things in this country. Not just nuclear bombs, but nuclear power for electricity and other things.

Where we will have the capacity to have such weapons if we need them, and we will have the capacity to enter that liaison very soon in 2026. The country will be able to face the world aswell”.

Prophet Telvin Sowah further revealed that Ghana will have a strong economic development in 2026.

“Aside from that, I saw a very strong economic development. Once I saw it in March, it never came down again. We were nailing the dollar to the ground, but in January, it was a bit quick, and it was adjusted”, he disclosed.  

Prophet Telvin Sowah further touched on the music industry, movie and art industry, stressing that Ghana will be on par with Nigeria and even go beyond Nigeria’s top entertainers.

He further added, “Good news is coming for people in the music industry, movie and art industry, I am seeing Ghana face with Nigeria, even going beyond them in the movie and the music industry, so something is about to kick in that reality”.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have been reacting to the man of God’s revelation for Ghana’s future in the coming year, saying, “The only prophet who sees positive things about Ghana, you don’t hear him prophesy doom about Ghana, but always things we pray and hope to archieve”.

A netizen added, “The sharpest prophet of our time. He even predicted the scoreline for our last World Cup match against Portugal [3:2]”

One netizen added, “Whether true or not; whether you believe it or not,  we can manifest it if WE believe and work towards it together. Working towards it means changing our mindset and attitudes”.

“Prophecies are sweet, but Ghanaians are tired of revelations without results. Let’s see policies match the vision.

Prophecies are sweet, but they don’t make anything work, but good policies does and that’s what we all want right now, not prophecies we’ve been hearing year in years out”, a netizen added.

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“24-Hour Economy a mirage; Women Development Bank is a scam” – Dr Zaato

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“24-Hour Economy a mirage; Women Development Bank is a scam” – Dr Zaato

Dr Joshua Jebuntie Zaato, a Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, has slammed the John Mahama government over its failure to deliver the 24-Hour Economy Initiative and the Women’s Development Bank.

The Political Science Lecturer criticised the NDC government for the way and manner in which it is going about its flagship programs.

According to Dr Zaato, the 24-Hour Economy Initiative is still a mirage, and the Women’s Development Bank is scam.

Speaking on TV3 Key Points, Dr Joshua Jebuntie Zaato stated, “The 24-hour economy is still a mirage, the Women Development Bank is a scam, that is why these issues (unemployment) are escalating”.

Dr Zaato made this remark while reacting to the new labour reports released by the Ghana Statistical Service.

Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, the Government Statistician, has revealed that despite the strong employment numbers, job quality remains a major challenge.

The Government Statistician revealed that more than two-thirds of employed persons were in vulnerable employment, especially women, rural workers and persons in Agriculture.

Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, on Thursday, December 18, stated, “The key message here is that jobs are increasing, but the unemployment rate is not falling in a sustained way. New job creation is still not fast enough to absorb new entrants, especially young people and urban job seekers.

“Youth unemployment consistently exceeded the national average, with the highest rates (32.4%) recorded among persons aged 15 to 24. In addition, about 21.5 percent of young people aged 15–24 were not in employment, education, or training (NEET)”.

“This represents a significant loss of productive potential and underscores the urgency of targeted youth employment and skills interventions. Urban unemployment remained higher than rural unemployment, and females continued to experience higher unemployment rates than males,” he said.

Also, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has labelled the John Mahama-led NDC government as a promise and fail government.

The minority slammed the NDC government over its failure to cater for its Members of Parliament.

He stressed that the NDC government, which cannot take care of its 189 MPs, cannot provide jobs for the youth.

He criticised the Majority Caucus leadership for failing to improve members’ welfare.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the NDC promised to create a three-shift system but has failed to deliver.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, December 18, 2025, he stated, “They also said they were going to create one job with three shifts. Mr Speaker, a government that cannot take care of its 189, cannot take care of the many jobless youth that are seeking jobs. A government that cannot take care of its 189 in this chamber cannot take care of the many youths… Mr Speaker, this government is a promise and fail government”, he remarked.

“The backbenchers in this House are suffering, and you say you are going to create jobs. When your members have been rendered redundant and cannot go back to their constituencies, you say you are going to create jobs,” he stated.

He added, “The Majority should take care of its own backbenchers; they are your MPs. It is not enough to come here with 189 MPs, and you cannot take care of them”.

“The minister for public sector reforms has been rendered redundant and jobless. She is just at the Jubilee House. The minister in charge of special initiatives is also just there doing nothing, and he is being paid salaries doing nothing.

“…They said they were only going to appoint 60 ministers, but there are many other government appointees,” he added.

Afenyo-Markin added, “Some (NDC MPs) are coming to back bench in Uber and in a taxi. Mr Speaker, your Majority should take care of your back bench,” he noted.

“What Adongo needs is a job. He is always on the floor attacking the Minority, yet he is jobless,” he added.

“Jobs are increasing, but the unemployment rate is not falling” – Ghana Statistical Service

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“Jobs are increasing, but the unemployment rate is not falling” – Ghana Statistical Service

The Ghana Statistical Service has revealed that jobs are increasing, but the unemployment rate in Ghana is not falling.

Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, the Government Statistician, noted that despite the strong employment numbers, job quality remains a major challenge.

The Government Statistician revealed that more than two-thirds of employed persons were in vulnerable employment, especially women, rural workers and persons in Agriculture.

He detailed that youth unemployment among persons aged 15 to 24 consistently exceeded the national average, with the highest rates (32.4%).

Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, on Thursday, December 18, stated, “The key message here is that jobs are increasing, but the unemployment rate is not falling in a sustained way. New job creation is still not fast enough to absorb new entrants, especially young people and urban job seekers.

“Youth unemployment consistently exceeded the national average, with the highest rates (32.4%) recorded among persons aged 15 to 24. In addition, about 21.5 per cent of young people aged 15–24 were not in employment, education, or training (NEET)”.

“This represents a significant loss of productive potential and underscores the urgency of targeted youth employment and skills interventions. Urban unemployment remained higher than rural unemployment, and females continued to experience higher unemployment rates than males,” he said.

The Ghana Statistical Service data comes at a time when the minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has been firing shots at the NDC-led government over its failure to provide clarity on its flagship 24-Hour Economy policy.

The Minority leader noted that despite the campaign promises that the 24-Hour Economy policy would create massive employment opportunities for Ghanaians, the 2026 budget failed to mention it.

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament, revealed that the government is targeting total revenue and grants of GH¢268.1 billion for 2026.

He further revealed that the government aims to create up to 800,000 new jobs across various sectors.

The Finance Minister also highlighted that GH¢110 million has been allocated in the 2026 budget for the implementation of the 24-Hour Economy Programme

Afenyo-Markin, speaking shortly after the Minister for Finance’s budget statement, quizzed the Mahama government on where the one job running three shifts is.

According to Afenyo-Markin, Ghanaian youths are asking for the NDC’s promised one job running three shifts to provide three jobs.

Speaking on the floor of parliament, Afenyo-Markin stated, “When Ghanaians voted for the NDC, they said they were bringing them jobs. They said they would do this through their flagship 24-Hour Economy — one job running three shifts to provide three jobs.

“Go to Ga Mashie and other places; the youth there are asking where the jobs are or the 24-Hour Economy. But the budget didn’t even mention it. Yet you have MPs singing about a policy they cannot even see”, he added.

Watch Napo give a cryptic reply on whether he wants to be President or not

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Watch Napo give a cryptic reply on whether he wants to be President or not

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the 2024 running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has given a cryptic reply to GHOne TV’s Serwaa Amihere on whether he wants to be president or not.

Napo, speaking on the GHOne Morning Show with Serwaa Amihere, when asked if he wants to be president, disclosed that one must learn how to serve before leading.

He, however, highlighted that those seeking to become President on the ticket of the NPP are already going through the process.

Read the dialogue between the two below:

Serwaa Amihere: Do you want to be President?

Napo: No, those who want to be president are going through the process.

Serwaa Amihere: Not now, maybe in the near future

Napo: What is the future here?

Serwaa Amihere: Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, do you ever want to be president?

Napo: That is not why I am working for Dr Bawumia. I don’t know even the word ever; I don’t understand when there is a contest ongoing.

Serwaa Amihere: it a yes or no question

Napo: it not a yes or no question, when there is a live contest

Serwaa Amihere: It certainly cannot be now, maybe in the next 12 years?

Napo: Have you seen my adopted logo?

Serwaa Amihere: No, I have not.

Napo: You have to learn to serve

Serwaa Amihere: I think you have answered my question. Meaning you want to lead, but you are learning to serve

Napo: If you don’t learn to serve, you can never be a chief

Serwaa Amihere: So you will become president, but you want to learn how to serve  

Napo: If that is your wish, thank God.

Additionally, in a separate interview, Napo admitted that some of his own utterances leading to the 2024 election contributed to the party’s defeat.

According to Napo, his own gaffes contributed to the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 election.

Speaking in an interview with JOYNEWS when asked by Evans Mensah in his reflection what he thinks his role was that contributed to the NPP’s defeat, NAPO stated, “ the NAPO gaffes it been public, probably very well misunderstood, but I can tell one, and I can tell you two. I can admit three”.

Napo, during the interview, clarified certain statements he made leading up to the 2024 elections.

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) clarified that the “mo Kwame Nkrumah” remarks in the run-up to the 2024 elections were taken out of context and completely misunderstood.

He argued that the public outrage that followed his comment was interpreted as an attack on Ghana’s first President.

NAPO further highlighted his remark in comparison to a football banter to emphasise that arguing that he was not attacking Kwame Nkrumah.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh stated, “At that time, you can’t go into the evidence, so I made a statement ‘mo Kwame Nkrumah’, and I subsequently had to go to Nkroful and speak to the Chiefs there and explain the contest in which the statement was made,” he said.

“Because in politics, if somebody misunderstands, misquotes, or you allow your communication to be misread or to be misunderstood, you have to own it. So I owned it, and that is why I issued the statement,” he said.

He added, “Not that the context was wrong. I’m a die-hard fan of Kumasi Asante Kotoko. So if I’m teasing Olympic supporters and I said ‘mo Oly fuo no’, I’m not really insulting Olympic fans. I’m just upping Kotoko fuo because I am one of them”.

The former NPP running mate acknowledged, “It was totally misunderstood, and it generated a lot of uproar. Nkrumahists got furious, and I apologise to them,” he said. But he urged critics to reflect on Nkrumah’s own writings.

“They should go and read Kwame Nkrumah’s Last Days from Guinea and look at how he described his own Convention People’s Party (CPP). He said the CPP was dead. That’s Nkrumah’s own writing, so we don’t say these things out of lack of respect. You know me. I have friends everywhere,” he noted.

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Watch Teacher vents anger after receiving ‘koobi’ and ‘kako’ as Our Day gift

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Watch Teacher vents anger after receiving ‘koobi’ and ‘kako’ as Our Day gift

A viral video has emerged on social media after the basic school in Ghana, Our Day, yesterday, December 19, 2025.

 In the viral video shared on X, a basic school teacher was seen venting his anger over a gift he was given by one of his students.

 The Teacher vented out for receiving koobi and kako as Our Day gift from his student.

Speaking in the viral video, the teacher stated, “Our day gift that a student is giving a teacher koobi and kako and Akosombo fish”.

Some X user reacting to the viral video on X wrote, “Ah na you go get koobi as our day gift hw3. You know, say koobi dey get plane ticket dey travel abroad, don’t go there. It’s a precious gift”

“Every day I say that Africans are really ungrateful, it’s not like I didn’t pay the fees for my kids to attend the school”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Why do you think you have the right to tell people the gift they can give? I have said this before; if you are a teacher, nobody owes you any “gifts” anywhere. You are paid a salary. Do your job, get paid and shut the hell up. If a parent or someone out of their kindness gifts you something, be grateful. Too many entitled people in our society”.

“These are not teachers; these are just ungrateful people who just decided to do this work because there’s absolutely no other option than that. If not, why would you be making a mockery of someone’s kindness to you?”, an X user added.

A netizen added, “What’s with the entitlement from these teachers? The parents are under no obligation to give you guys presents, they are just showing appreciation for what you’ve done for their kids, so where does this stinking entitlement”.

An X user also called for school children to stop gifting Teachers saying,  “Can we stop at the fact that children have to give a present to their teacher? I have never heard about things like that in Europe, btw. This is shocking”.

A netizen also fires parents, saying, “Some parents aren’t just serious. How would you buy Bel Cola for a teacher who has taught your child for 15 weeks? It isn’t by force to give; some gifts are insults”.

One last X user added, “Something you can’t buy with your salary. You won’t appreciate it too. Profession with the most stingy people, yet they’re quick to shade what people can afford”.

Meanwhile, our day is the end-of-term custom for basic schools in Ghana, where the students come to school with their special foods and drinks and also present their teachers with some gifts before their break from school activities.

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“Ofori-Atta believes charges against him are politically motivated” – Asaase Radio Editor

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“Ofori-Atta believes charges against him are politically motivated” – Asaase Radio Editor

Wilberforce Asare, a Political Editor with pro-NPP Asaase Radio, has weighed in on the commotion surrounding the extradition of former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to the Asaase Radio editor, Ken Ofori-Atta believes the charges against him are personally and politically motivated.

He highlighted that Ken Ofori-Atta is fighting his extradition in a US court because of those reasons.

Wilberforce Asare is quoted by GHOne TV to have said, “Ofori-Atta believes the charges against him are personally and politically motivated, hence his decision to challenge the extradition request in US courts”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some X user commenting on Wilberforce Asare’s remarks wrote, “That’s what Gabby is telling you to come and tell Ghanaians, right? Ken Ofori-Atta will regret messing up Ghana’s economy when he touches KIA, straight to NIB cells”.

“I sincerely do not know why Akuffo Addo seems to have his peace of mind in this matter. A very objective analysis of this whole matter will reveal how he must not be taken out of the issues”, one X user added.

One Ghanaian added, “Was he financing the United States? His appointment and subsequent decisions in that office were not personally and politically motivated? He should come and defend himself in the courts”.

Additionally, one more Ghanaian wrote, “Why can’t he return to his homeland and clear his name instead of staying in someone’s country to defend himself? He should come and prove his innocence here. His continuous stay in the US raises more suspicion amongst Ghanaians”.

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“Ken Ofori-Atta does not intend to come to Ghana” – Martin Kpebu

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“Ken Ofori-Atta does not intend to come to Ghana” – Martin Kpebu

Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has said the former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has no intention of coming back to Ghana.

It will be recalled that Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General, who has announced that the former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has hired top US lawyers to fight his extradition process to Ghana.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reacting to the Attorney General’s update on Ken Ofori-Atta,  Martin Kpebu argued that if the former finance minister intended to come to Ghana, he would not have allowed the extradition proceedings to go this far.

Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Midday News on Thursday, December 18, Mr Kpebu stated, “Not trusting is not exactly the word. The issue is that it is a complex matter. Ofori-Atta does not intend to come. If he intended to come, he would not have allowed the extradition proceedings to go this far”.

“This is an own goal by the Special Prosecutor. A petition was presented to him in December 2023, yet he sat on the docket until Ofori-Atta left the country. Even when he [Special Prosecutor] saw him [Ofori-Atta], he refused to arrest him,” Mr Kpebu alleged.

He added, “Ghana should not sit for even one more day. Kissi Agyabeng must leave that office…You cannot have someone with five cases around his neck and then tell Ghanaians that you were powerless. That is injustice”.

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“Ghanaians are asking President Mahama to seek a third term” – Majority leader

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“Ghanaians are asking President Mahama to seek a third term” – Majority leader

Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader in Parliament, has said Ghanaians are calling for President John Dramani Mahama to serve a third term due to his excellent performance so far in government.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on December 19, 2025, Mahama Ayariga noted that Ghanaians will be the ultimate deciders of the future of this country.

The Majority Leader, in his concluding statement as Parliament rises, stated, “I know that due to the very excellent performance so far of John Dramani Mahama, Ghanaians are asking him to seek a third term. I know that because I read on social media, I listen to conversations, and Ghanaians believe that as a result of the good deeds of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, they don’t want him to leave the presidency”.

“They believe that a third term is possible, and they are demanding a third term, but John Dramani Mahama has not given any indication that he wants to go for a third term. I have always said that Ghanaians will be the ultimate deciders of the future of this country,” he continued.

He recalled, “Mr Speaker, why do I say that? Next to us in Côte d’Ivoire, the opposition leaders came to me when I was in the ECOWAS parliament and complained that the president there wanted to go for a third term and they were calling on us in West Africa to support them to oppose and prevent the president from going for a third term”.

“So, I asked them, the president who is seeking for a third term, is he going to put a ballot box in front of the citizens and ask them to vote for him to go for a third term, or is he going to wake up early morning and announce that he is continuing for a third term? And they said there will be an election to determine whether or not he should go for a third term. I said go and fight him at that election”, the Majority leader noted.

Mahama Ayariga added, “Mr Speaker, that is why I say that ultimately it will be the constitution, the institutions and the citizens of Ghana who will determine the future of our country. Mr Speaker, your guidance and leadership have ensured that our legislative process, though often cumbersome, was conducted within the bounds of parliamentary decorum and democratic responsibility”.

Meanwhile, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has reiterated the party’s position, dismissing claims of a third-term agenda for President John Dramani Mahama.

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

The NDC General Secretary stated, “First and foremost, you must appreciate that all over sub-Saharan Africa, if there is one country that has been able to provide the model that continues to be an inspiration in terms of democratic transition, it is Ghana”.

“We at no point should ever encourage a situation where there is a disruption in our constitutional stipulations. The president has spoken about that, and clearly he did well because he didn’t want to allow such conversations to continue as if he is entertaining it,” Kwetey said.

“The party itself that has promised to ensure that we do what is right for the country has to ensure that, in this spirit of reset, even though we have such a huge majority in Parliament, we use it only to do what is good for the country and not try to change the Constitution because we are trying to make maybe one person happy,” he explained.

Also, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman, NDC, has issued a statement boldly declaring that the party will not sponsor, support or entertain any move to amend the presidential term limits for any individual, including President John Dramani Mahama.

The NDC statement comes on the heels of Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader, sharing his opinion on the not ending talks surrounding the possibility of President John Dramani Mahama serving a third term in office.

In the statement signed by Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the NDC unequivocally, categorically, and without ambiguity stated the NDC has no intention of using its Parliamentary Majority to pursue any amendment to the 1992 Constitution that seeks to extend or alter the two-term presidential limit.

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“AG will not be successful in extraditing Ofori-Atta to Ghana” – Brako-Powers

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“AG will not be successful in extraditing Ofori-Atta to Ghana” – Brako-Powers

Austin Brako-Powers, a Private Legal Practitioner, has confidently stated that the Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, will not be successful in extraditing former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana.

According to  Austin Brako-Powers, the Attorney General’s prejudicial public commentaries on the matter are one of the factors that will truncate the extradition process before the US authorities.

Speaking in an interview on TV3 New Day’s The Big Issue, Friday, December 19, 2025, Austin Brako-Powers explained, “I am saying that the Attorney-General will not be successful in extraditing Ken Ofori-Atta to this country. I am saying that, and you well-articulated the US Secretary of State within ultimate discretion deciding whether or not to surrender a fugitive.

“I am saying that based on the public commentaries of the Attorney-General and the Special Prosecutor, they will not, mark it, they will not be able to extradite Ken Ofori-Atta,” he stated.

He added, “I shudder to say the A-G will struggle to extradite Ken Ofori-Atta to this country. This is a high-profile extradition case involving a former finance minister, in fact, a central figure in the previous administration.

“Ordinarily, this case will attract significant and intense attention in the US, and key questions like the motive, prosecutorial fairness and political neutrality will come in. And compounding these challenges are the persistent prejudicial public commentaries by the Attorney-General and the Special Prosecutor on this very matter. Such remarks risk undermining Ghana’s credibility as a requesting state,” he added.

When quizzed about any comment made by the AG which he deems prejudicial, he stated, “When you organize press conference, and you conclude that you have evidence connecting someone to criminal activities and that on that basis you are confident that you will secure a conviction, the person will be jailed. That is prejudicial.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“If ORAL fails, we are finished” – Ablakwa

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“If ORAL fails, we are finished” – Ablakwa

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has warned the ruling NDC government that if the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) fails, Ghana is finished.

According to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghanaians want swift justice, but the wheels of justice grind slowly.

He revealed that hundreds of houses have been confiscated, and numerous accounts have been frozen.

Ablakwa boldly added that if ORAL fails, Ghana is finished, adding that the very survival of our democracy is in peril.

Speaking in an interview on TV3, Ablakwa noted that the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine Akuritinga Ayine, is working tirelessly on the ORAL cases.

He explained, “The Attorney General does not want to go to court and give anyone a chance to escape on some technicality or sloppy investigation. He ensures the evidence is solid, making it very difficult for anyone to evade justice”.

“Hundreds of houses have been confiscated, numerous accounts have been frozen, and assets are being secured with support from investigative bodies including IOKO, BNI, Shiraj, and OSP.” He emphasised that if these assets are auctioned, “significant funds will be retrieved for the taxpayer”, he added.

The foreign minister reassured Ghanaians, “Yes, people want swift justice, but the wheels of justice grind slowly. What matters is the commitment, and I can assure you, our commitment has not faltered”.

“The president keeps telling us, I will not save you, I will not protect you, I will not be a clearing agent. See what is going on, learn from it, and conduct yourselves with accountability, transparency, and integrity,” he said.

“ORAL must succeed because we have no choice. If ORAL fails, we are finished, and the very survival of our democracy is in peril,” he said.

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

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

Meanwhile, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the former Member of Parliament for Sekondi and former Minister for Tourism, has told President John Mahama, Ghanaians are waiting for the $21 billion he promised to recover through the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) initiative.

Andrew Egyapa Mercer questioned the feasibility of the Mahama government’s claim that it can recover $21 billion from stolen state assets.

According to Andrew Egyapa Mercer, most of the alleged funds have already been disbursed and spent, which will make recovery difficult.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, Mr Mercer argued, “We were told that some $100 million or $80 million has been spent and that they were going to recover that money from the project. How are you going to do it? Contractors have been paid, people have worked and received remuneration. You tell Ghanaians that you were going to recover the money — how are you going to do it?” he asked.

“$21 billion is big — that Mr Mahama promised through his (ORAL) committee that we are going to recover for Ghana. We are waiting for them to recover it. The Big push is only $10 billion, and you have $20 billion,” he remarked.

“Police must arrest anybody who speaks ill of the Bawku issue” – Ellen Ama Daaku

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“Police must arrest anybody who speaks ill of the Bawku issue” – Ellen Ama Daaku

Ellen Ama Daaku, an aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the Ghana Police Service and Security Authorities to arrest anybody who speaks ill of the Bawku issue.

The NPP is quoted by GHOne to have said, “Police and other authorities should monitor and arrest anybody who speaks ill about the Bawku issue moving forward”.

Her comments come amid theOtumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, warning the Member of Parliament for the Zebilla Constituency, Cletus Avoka, over his public comments on the Bawku conflict.

Reports suggest Cletus Avoka had claimed that the Mahama government and Otumfuo are being intimidated in the ongoing Bawku peace mediations.

He is quoted by Accra FM to have said, “The government of the day, led by President Mahama, and Otumfuo are being intimidated”.

Speaking during the presentation of the mediation report to President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House on December 16, 2025, the Asantehene cautioned Cletus Avoka about his public statements.

He highlighted that the MPs’ public statements tend to heighten tensions and undermine the peace efforts currently underway.

The Asantehene stated, “My son Cletus Avorkah, if he is here, he has to be very careful about the pronouncements he makes publicly.

It is not right. It is a dicey situation, and we are all trying to make amends and bring people together as brothers and sisters”.

He added, “It seems he is making various pronouncements that will not lead to the peace we want. I will tell him that we want peace… we don’t make pronouncements on the radio that will incense the other side. I will invite him personally and tell him. We have reached the reconciliation stage”.

Meanwhile, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in his presentation of the final Bawku mediation report, recommended that his brother, the Overlord of Mamprugu, the Nayiri, accept Asigri Azoka as the Chief of Bawku and the head of the Kusasi Traditional Area.

The Otumfuo recommended that Seidu Abagre, who was recently installed by the Mamprusi side as a rival chief to the Bawku Naba, Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, should be recalled to Nalerigu.

According to the Otunfuo, Seidu Abagre, in his recommendation, must be recalled to Nalerigu and reassigned to perform a different traditional role at the Palace of the Nayiri in Nalerigu, or if he chooses to stay in Bawku, he should stay as an ordinary citizen.

He stated, “The final resolution of the Bawku Matters requires that Mr Seidu Abagre be recalled to Nalerigu by the Nayiri to be reassigned to play another traditional role at the Palace of the Nayiri, assisted by the State.

Alternatively, he may choose to stay in Bawku as an ordinary citizen of the community but not to pose as Bawku Naba”.

He added, “I recommend that my brother, the Nayiri, accept Asigri Abugrago Azoka as the Chief of Bawku and the head of the Kusasi Traditional Area”.

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Late John Kumah’s wife remarries

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Late John Kumah’s wife remarries

The former wife of the late former Deputy Minister of Finance, John Kumah, Apostle Lilian Kumah, has remarried.

In a viral video shared on social media, Apostle Lilian Kumah was captured together with her bridesmaids.

Apostle Lilian, in the video, stated she was the bride as she was spotted preparing to remarry.

The late Kumah’s wife, now Lilian Owusu, remarried Samuel Aryeequaye, a year after the deputy minister’s demise.

The netizen who shared the news wrote, “The late John Kumah’s wife with her bridesmaids.

I don’t know why people are having issues with her marrying; she has the right to marry since her husband is no more”.

Some other netizens under the post stated, “John Kumah was laid to rest on 18th May, 2024. Traditionally, after one year of mourning, she can move on. What is surprising, though, is how quickly everything unfolded. Within just 7 months after the one-year period, she entered a new relationship, got engaged, and remarried”.

“The same people will call her names if she were caught sleeping around. She made the right decision. Over 20 months is enough time to move on. God bless her new home”, a netizen added.

An X user added, “Super happy for her. Spouses need to find happiness again n move on when a spouse dies. What is dead will never rise. The living must continue”.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah, died on Thursday, 7 March 2024 at the age of 45, years old leaving behind six children.

Apostle Lilian Kumah, at the time, clarified that her late husband had been battling a terminal disease for nearly a year after it was discovered by his doctors in Germany.

“Why is it that someone (referring to Captain Smart) has been this bold to claim that he knows for a fact that a person like John Kumah who has served his country virtually all his life, was poisoned, while he was working for his country and party (New Patriotic Party, NPP), why should we sit down and not bring that person to book.

“If it is true that a person who is not dead but alive claims that he knows how my husband (John Kumah) died and that he was poisoned, and that person is still moving around for the past three weeks, it hurts me, it saddens me and I do not know how best to express my frustrations about these false claims by Captain Smart,” Apostle Lilian Kumah said.

“If there are laws in this country concerning such false claims, I think this is the time for the leadership of the land to bring that wicked person (Captain Smart) to book to prove his false claims and to point out the persons who were involved in the poisoning of my late husband,” Mrs. Kumah further stated.

Also, speaking at a Thanksgiving service to mark the first anniversary of the former deputy minister’s death, on Sunday, March 6, 2025, Apostle Lilian Kumah disclosed some of the challenges her family has faced since his demise.

She revealed her family has experienced deep disappointments, with trusted people turning their backs on them.

Apostle Lilian stated, “What is painful is the disappointment, the betrayals, the rejections. People we thought would be there — the way they turned their backs on us. The lies, the deceptions”.

“But through it all, God has shown us that He is even more of a husband, father, and brother than John. He has kept us, sustained us, and we are still moving on.

“So, today, we call all of us here to join us to say thank you to God. As much as we want to cherish the memory of my late husband, a brother and a father, we also want to show appreciation to God for the strength, in particular,” she added.

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“Consider the interest of the party and bow out” – Bryan Acheampong tells Bawumia

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“Consider the interest of the party and bow out” – Bryan Acheampong tells Bawumia

Dr Bryan Acheampong, the Member of Parliament for Abetifi and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, has revealed he has privately urged Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to bow out of the January 31 primaries.

According to Dr Bryan Acheampong, his appeal was based on the structural challenges within the party.

He stressed the structural challenges within the party could undermine the NPP’s chances if Dr Bawumia lead the party in the 2028 election.

Speaking in an interview on Good Evening Ghana with Paul Adom-Otchere on Thursday, December 18 stated, “Those structural challenges are in addition to what he Mussa Dankwah does not know, the ones that I compiled and reached out to the candidate and said ‘look we will have challenges if we continue like this and therefore if you consider the interest of the party and bow out, that will be great for us so that we can find a new candidate and press on.’

“But then also the perceived division, the supporters of himself and that of Kennedy Agyapong were emerging. It was very clear to me that it was going to take us into 2028, and it will not give us the opportunity of winning that election, and you know if we do not win, we are in serious trouble,” he stated.

Dr Bryan Acheampong had earlier backed Dr Bawumia during the 2023 flagbearer contest, but has since withdrawn despite Former Second Lady Samira Bawumia’s attempts to persuade him to remain with her husband’s campaign.

Also, in a separate interview on JoyNews, Dr Bryan Acheampong ripped Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s performance in the 2024 elections into shreds.

According to Bryan Acheampong, Dr Bawumia was marketed by the NPP for sixteen years but failed in the market with only securing 41 per cent in the 2024 election.

Dr Bryan Acheampong further highlighted that  Dr Bawumia has reached his electoral ceiling, which is 41 per cent.

He described Dr Bawumia as the most marketed NPP candidate, highlighting that he had spent eight years as Vice President and eight years as running mate.

Speaking on PM Express on Tuesday, Dr Acheampong detailed, “Everything that you have ends at 41%. In the sixteen years that we marketed him, he had 41%. We marketed Akufo-Addo for eight months; he had 49.7%,”

He added that the 2024 election results were devastating, with the NPP failing to win a single constituency in seven regions during the 2024 presidential election.

Dr Bryan Acheampong added, “After all the attributes that you just highlighted, in seven regions, we could not win a single constituency,” he said. He listed Volta, Oti, Upper East, Upper West, Savannah and Bono East. He said, “In the presidential, we could not win one constituency in these regions.”

“When we were supporting him in 2023, one of the beliefs was that if we presented him, he would hold the votes from the northern part of Ghana for us. Five of the regions that we did not win a single constituency, seven, five of them are from the northern half of Ghana,” he said.

Dr Acheampong cited further losses. “We could not win one western region, 17 constituencies, we won one presidential. Those attributes and the results of the elections are the ones that the delegates are passing a verdict on”.

“If we market you for 16 years, and you come out with 41% and we market Akufo-Addo for eight months, and he gets 49.7% then there’s a difference,” he said.

Dr Acheampong explained that “the difference is that the marketing did not yield the sales results,” adding that “people are going to change their product.”

“You’re mixing logic with politics and performance,” he said. He said history is often misunderstood. “It is only logic which will suggest that Adu Boahen went once, Busia went once and won; Kufuor went twice and won; Akufo-Addo went three times and won, and logically, it means that Dr Bawumia will go four times,” he said.

“A president is someone who has shock absorbers” – Atta Akyea to Ken Agyapong 

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“A president is someone who has shock absorbers” – Atta Akyea to Ken Agyapong 

Samuel Atta Akyea, the former Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, has told Kennedy Agyapong, a flagbearer hopeful, that a president is someone who has shock absorbers.

According to Atta Akyea, he is scared of Kennedy Agyapong’s temperament, adding that he could beat someone in Cabinet as President.

Speaking on UTV, Atta Akyea stated, “In God’s name, I will not say I have a problem with Kennedy Agyapong, I don’t even have one problem with him, but to be a president it demands a lot of things.

I am scared of Kennedy Agyapong’s temperament; I am afraid that if God is not merciful to us, he could beat someone in the Cabinet as President. He does not have a heart. I know him like the back of my palm.

There is no way you can tell Ken to calm down, in public is where he show of his temperament, things that should not be in public he does not know how to do them”.

Atta Akyea further highlighted that as president, one must have shock absorbers, which Ken Agyapong does not have.

He stressed that when competence, temperament, intellectual prowess, and vision are combined, Bawumia is ahead of Ken Agyapong.

Atta Akyea stated, “The temperament of a president is someone who has shock absorbers; it is not someone who wants to fight people if they have an issue. He is my classmate. I would have followed him so that he would appoint me as Chief of Staff. Hostile language, insulting behaviours, from a leader of the nation.

We can open doors for him as a businessman to run a big business, but if we combine competence, temperament, intellectual prowess, and vision, Bawumia is ahead. When he has gotten to how do we tame his temperament, it cannot be done, even what you are telling him is offensive to him. Those following him today are even afraid to talk to him”.

Also, Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), a Ghanaian satirist and anti-corruption advocate, has said Kennedy Agyapong, cannot be tame.

KSM noted that Kennedy Agyapong is running to become president of Ghana, so he has adapted his character; however, he added that the former Assin Central MP cannot be measured and he will slip back to his old self soon.

Speaking on KSM UNFILTERED, hosted by Bridget Otoo, Kwaku Sintim-Misa explained, “Well, he is running for president, so he has to adapt to a new phase, so that is a new face now, as to whether that phase is sustainable, will he be that or not? That is the question for all Ghanaians to know and decide.

When asked if Ken Agyapong is capable of being measured or tame, he added, “No, you can’t tame him; he can be melo for a while and tolerate things for a while, but it will get to a point where he will say he is tired because that is not him. After a while, he will just slip back.

KSM noted that Kennedy Agyapong’s biggest mistake was joining Dr Bawumia’s campaign after his primary defeat.

“If Kennedy Agyapong had not campaigned for Dr Bawumia, he would have been more believable. After all the noise he made, he still campaigned for him”.

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Ken Agyapong’s team dissociate itself from Alex Tetteh’s viral sacrifice video and curses

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Ken Agyapong’s team dissociate itself from Alex Tetteh’s viral sacrifice video and curses

The campaign team of Kennedy Agyapong has dissociated itself from Alex Tetteh following his viral video of him sacrificing a sheep and cursing some NPP members particulary Atta Akyea and Abronye.

According to the campaign team of Ken Agyapong, Mr Tetteh is not an official member, representative, or spokesperson of the Campaign adding that his conduct is strictly personal and not the position of the Campaign or their Candidate.

The statement was signed by Kwasi Kwarteng, the Campaign Spokesperson of Ken Agyapong.

It added that Ken Af-gyapong camp “does not condone insults, threats, or any conduct that undermines decency and respectful public discourse.”

Parts of the statement read, “The Campaign wishes to state unequivocally that Mr Tetteh is not an official member, representative, or spokesperson of the Campaign, as such any statements or conduct attributed to him are strictly personal and do not reflect the values, principles, or position of the Campaign or our Candidate”.

“Supporters are reminded to conduct themselves in accordance with Party rules, the laws of Ghana, and the ethical standards of our society, which align with the core principles of our candidate,” it added.

The statement follows: Alex Tetteh sacrificed a sheep and invoked curses on the former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea and Abronye.

Speaking while pouring libation with bottles of schnapps, Alex Tetteh stated that if Atta Akyea was deliberately denying a meeting, there should be spiritual consequences.

He added that if Agyapong’s account of the Heathrow encounter was true and Atta Akyea was refuting it to tarnish the flagbearer hopeful’s reputation, then the invoked curses should take effect on him and those around him.

Alex Tetteh then slaughtered a lamb as part of the ritual.

He also added that anyone who sits on TV and lie particular things being said on Wontumi TV and by Abronye should also be dealt with.

This follows the back and forth between Kennedy Agyapong and Atta Akyea over the former’s claim that the latter used filthy words against Akufo-Addo when they met at Heathrow Airport.

According to Kennedy Agyapong, Atta-Akyea insulted Akufo-Addo and told him that Akufo-Addo was not fit to be president.

Speaking on Skyy FM, Kennedy Agyapong stated, “Atta-Akyea, I could have responded to him, but I am not going to respond to him because, even President Akufo-Addo, he insulted him. he told me at Heathrow Airport that he is not fit to be president at that time Akufo-Addo won.

So, I was surprised when Akufo-Addo appointed him as minister; he accepted it, before I would have replied to him. The filthy words he says when I go to the UN…”

Kennedy Agyapong reiterated, “The filthy words he used to describe Akufo-Addo at the London Heathrow Airport were scary. So if he can criticise someone coming from his own hometown, when he does it to me, I am nobody, so I am not going to respond. But he should remember the things he told me at Heathrow Airport, it was so nasty.

If I had told Akufo-Addo, he would never have made him a minister, but I was quiet; I am not responding to anybody, I am just staying focused. These are distractions because they do not have a message, so they go about saying Kennedy Agyapong is not presidential material”.

Atta Akyea, in response to the statement, stated he has never met Kennedy Agyapong at Heathrow Airport, nor have I ever insulted Akufo-Addo to him.

He further described the claims by Kennedy Agyapong as completely false.

Atta Akyea on UTV stated, “I have never met Kennedy Agyapong at Heathrow Airport, nor have I ever insulted Akufo-Addo to him. These claims are completely false”.

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“Someone called to say his beard was on fire” – Fire officer cries out over bizarre prank calls

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“Someone called to say his beard was on fire” – Fire officer cries out over bizarre prank calls

An officer of the Ghana National Fire Service has recounted some bizarre prank calls received at the fire service’s call centre.

According to the Officer, in some instances someone called saying is beard was on fire, another called insulting the officers for playing dame.

 Speaking to the media, the fire officer stated, “Someone calls you and says his beard is burning, so come help him quench it; some even call us, insulting us. We get a lot of prank calls from the public, and we are advising the public against it”.

Some Ghanaians, reacting to the fire officer’s remarks, stated, “Just denying people who need them urgently to douse their fire the opportunity to be attended to on time. We’ll be the same people to complain they don’t arrive at fire scenes on time”.

“That’s why you’re getting paid. Still not enough to explain why you go to fore scenes with no water. Making excuses is zero sense”, a netizen added.

“I think it’s about time that we make a law to fine those who make these prank calls. These people are dealing with lives and properties. Don’t take anything for granted”, one X user added.

Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has announced a significant decline in prank calls.

The GNFS in the first quarter of 2025 recorded a 31.52% drop from the same period last year.

Desmond E. Ackah, the Head of Public Relations, Divisional Officer II, highlighted that in January and March 2025, they received 131,862 prank calls, a decline from the 192,545 calls logged within the same timeframe in 2024.

He attributed the progress to intensified and sustained public education.

“Prank calls seriously undermine emergency response by wasting critical resources and delaying real interventions,” the statement noted.

“Such acts pose significant risks to lives and property and are punishable under Ghanaian law.”

Also, in an interview on Channel One TV on Friday, May 9, 2025, ADO 1 Adzokpa described the frequent abuse of emergency hotlines as troubling.

“When someone with a genuine emergency can’t get through on 112 or 192 because the line is tied up by a prank, lives are put at risk,” he explained.

He assured, “The moment you call these numbers, someone will respond and ensure help reaches you”.

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“A gov’t that cannot take care of it, 189 MPs cannot provide jobs for the youth” – Afenyo-Markin

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“A gov’t that cannot take care of it, 189 MPs cannot provide jobs for the youth” – Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has slammed the NDC-led government over its failure to cater for its Members of Parliament.

The minority leader stressed that the NDC government, which cannot take care of it 189 MPs, cannot provide jobs for the youths.

He criticised the Majority Caucus leadership for failing to improve members’ welfare.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the NDC promised to create a three-shift system but has failed to deliver.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, December 18, 2025, he stated, “They also said they were going to create one job with three shifts. A government that cannot take care of the many jobless youth who are looking for jobs, a government that cannot take care of its 189 members in this chamber”.

“The backbenchers in this House are suffering, and you say you are going to create jobs. When your members have been rendered redundant and cannot go back to their constituencies, you say you are going to create jobs,” he stated.

He added, “The Majority should take care of its own backbenchers; they are your MPs. It is not enough to come here with 189 MPs, and you cannot take care of them”.

“The minister for public sector reforms has been rendered redundant and jobless. She is just at the Jubilee House. The minister in charge of special initiatives is also just there doing nothing, and he is being paid salaries doing nothing.

“…They said they were only going to appoint 60 ministers, but there are many other government appointees,” he added.

Afenyo-Markin added, “Some (NDC MPs) are coming to back bench in Uber and in a taxi. Mr Speaker, your Majority should take care of your back bench,” he noted.

“What Adongo needs is a job. He is always on the floor attacking the Minority, yet he is jobless,” he added.

Additionally, Afenyo-Markin fired shots at the NDC-led government over its failure to provide clarity on its flagship 24-Hour Economy policy.

The Minority leader noted that despite the campaign promises that the 24-Hour Economy policy would create massive employment opportunities for Ghanaians, the 2026 budget failed to mention it.

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament, revealed that the government is targeting total revenue and grants of GH¢268.1 billion for 2026.

He further revealed that the government aims to create up to 800,000 new jobs across various sectors.

The Finance Minister also highlighted that GH¢110 million has been allocated in the 2026 budget for the implementation of the 24-Hour Economy Programme.

Afenyo-Markin, speaking shortly after the Minister for Finance’s budget statement, quizzed the Mahama government on where the one job running three shifts is.

According to Afenyo-Markin, Ghanaian youths are asking for the NDC’s promised one job running three shifts to provide three jobs.

Speaking on the floor of parliament, Afenyo-Markin stated, “When Ghanaians voted for the NDC, they said they were bringing them jobs. They said they would do this through their flagship 24-Hour Economy — one job running three shifts to provide three jobs.

“Go to Ga Mashie and other places; the youth there are asking where the jobs are or the 24-Hour Economy. But the budget didn’t even mention it. Yet you have MPs singing about a policy they cannot even see”, he added.

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Watch Alex Tetteh sacrifice a sheep; invoke curses on Atta Akyea and Abronye

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Watch Alex Tetteh sacrifice a sheep; invoke curses on Atta Akyea and Abronye

Alex Tetteh, a member of the  Kennedy Agyapong team, has sacrificed a sheep, invoking curses on former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea.

 Speaking while pouring libation with bottles of schnapps, Alex Tetteh stated that if Atta Akyea was deliberately denying a meeting, there should be spiritual consequences.

He added that if Agyapong’s account of the Heathrow encounter was true and Atta Akyea was refuting it to tarnish the flagbearer hopeful’s reputation, then the invoked curses should take effect on him and those around him.

Alex Tetteh then slaughtered a sheep as part of the ritual.

He also added that anyone who sits on TV and lie particular things being said on Wontumi TV and by Abronye should also be dealt with.

This follows the back and forth between Kennedy Agyapong and Atta Akyea over the former’s claim that the latter used filthy words against Akufo-Addo when they met at Heathrow Airport.

According to Kennedy Agyapong, Atta-Akyea insulted Akufo-Addo and told him that Akufo-Addo was not fit to be president.

Speaking on Skyy FM, Kennedy Agyapong stated, “Atta-Akyea, I could have responded to him, but I am not going to respond to him because, even President Akufo-Addo, he insulted him. he told me at Heathrow Airport that he is not fit to be president at that time Akufo-Addo won.

So, I was surprised when Akufo-Addo appointed him as minister; he accepted it, before I would have replied to him. The filthy words he says when I go to the UN…”

Kennedy Agyapong reiterated, “The filthy words he used to describe Akufo-Addo at the London Heathrow Airport were scary. So if he can criticise someone coming from his own hometown, when he does it to me, I am nobody, so I am not going to respond. But he should remember the things he told me at Heathrow Airport, it was so nasty.

If I had told Akufo-Addo, he would never have made him a minister, but I was quiet; I am not responding to anybody, I am just staying focused. These are distractions because they do not have a message, so they go about saying Kennedy Agyapong is not presidential material”.

Atta Akyea, in response to the statement, stated he has never met Kennedy Agyapong at Heathrow Airport, nor have I ever insulted Akufo-Addo to him.

He further described the claims by Kennedy Agyapong as completely false.

Atta Akyea on UTV stated, “I have never met Kennedy Agyapong at Heathrow Airport, nor have I ever insulted Akufo-Addo to him. These claims are completely false”.

Meanwhile, the campaign team of Kennedy Agyapong has dissociated itself from Alex Tetteh following his viral video.

Parts of the statement read, “The Campaign wishes to state unequivocally that Mr Tetteh is not an official member, representative, or spokesperson of the Campaign, as such any statements or conduct attributed to him are strictly personal and do not reflect the values, principles, or position of the Campaign or our Candidate”.

“Supporters are reminded to conduct themselves in accordance with Party rules, the laws of Ghana, and the ethical standards of our society, which align with the core principles of our candidate,” it added.

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Sedina Tamakloe’s extradition process from the US is complete – AG Ayine

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Sedina Tamakloe’s extradition process from the US is complete – AG Ayine

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has announced that the extradition process against former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is done.

Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, addressing the country during the Government Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025, stated, “I did indicate to Parliament that in July 2025, a formal request for her extradition was put in by my predecessors, in other words, by my office. The American authorities have worked on her extradition. The extradition proceedings have taken place in the US, and we’re expecting that barring any appeal by her lawyers, she may be very soon extradited to Ghana to serve her prison term”.

“I don’t have any definitive information on when she will be extradited, but the Americans have indicated that they’ve completed the process,” he said.

Earlier, the Attorney General had revealed that the Ghanaian government had formally applied to American authorities for the extradition of former MASLOC CEO, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu.

According to the Attorney General, the government of Ghana wants Sedina Tamakloe to serve her 10-year jail term in Ghana.

Sedina Tamakloe Attionu has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a High Court in Accra.

The former MASLOC CEO was sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labour for causing financial loss of GH¢90 million to the state in April 2024.

In 2019, the case began; however, during the course of the trial, Sedina Tamakloe travelled to the United States to seek medical attention.

Sedina Tamakloe was tried in absentia after failing to return to Ghana.

A former Chief Operating Officer of MASLOC, Daniel Axim, was also sentenced to five years in prison with hard labour.

Sedina Tamakloe and Daniel Axim were found guilty on 78 counts of causing financial loss to the state, stealing, conspiracy to steal, money laundering, and causing loss to public property in violation of public procurement law.

Meanwhile, Prophet Kofi Oduro, the founder of the Alabaster International Ministry, has called out authorities on when Ghana’s criminals are coming home to serve jail terms.

The man of God particularly pointed fingers towards the former MASLOC CEO, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, who has been sentenced to 10 years in jail by the High Court.

According to Prophet Oduro, it is an indictment of the sovereignty of Ghana that Americans can see criminals operating in our system but we can’t.

Speaking to his congregants, Prophet Kofi Oduro stated, “America has a system of bringing criminals to book; they can put people on a plane, go to another country, and arrest people who have perpetrated stuff against the American people. We are here, we cannot bring criminals to the law court, has the woman which the court sentenced to Nsawam, who is still abroad, how far?

EOCO, you have done a good job. You were part of this cybercrime arrest that went on. When are Ghana’s criminals coming home? To go and serve jail terms at Nsawam.

Isn’t it an indictment of the sovereignty of this Nation that other nationals can come here and see criminals operating in our system, and our people can’t see it? This boy took almost $8 million from a romance scam”.

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“Mahama gov’t a promise and fail government” – Afenyo-Markin

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“Mahama gov’t a promise and fail government” – Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has labelled the John Mahama-led NDC government as a promise and fail government.

The minority slammed the NDC government over its failure to cater for its Members of Parliament.

He stressed that the NDC government, which cannot take care of its 189 MPs, cannot provide jobs for the youth.

He criticised the Majority Caucus leadership for failing to improve members’ welfare.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the NDC promised to create a three-shift system but has failed to deliver.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, December 18, 2025, he stated, “They also said they were going to create one job with three shifts. Mr Speaker, a government that cannot take care of its 189, cannot take care of the many jobless youth that are seeking jobs. A government that cannot take care of its 189 in this chamber cannot take care of the many youths… Mr Speaker, this government is a promise and fail government”, he remarked.

“The backbenchers in this House are suffering, and you say you are going to create jobs. When your members have been rendered redundant and cannot go back to their constituencies, you say you are going to create jobs,” he stated.

He added, “The Majority should take care of its own backbenchers; they are your MPs. It is not enough to come here with 189 MPs, and you cannot take care of them”.

“The minister for public sector reforms has been rendered redundant and jobless. She is just at the Jubilee House. The minister in charge of special initiatives is also just there doing nothing, and he is being paid salaries doing nothing.

“…They said they were only going to appoint 60 ministers, but there are many other government appointees,” he added.

Afenyo-Markin added, “Some (NDC MPs) are coming to back bench in Uber and in a taxi. Mr Speaker, your Majority should take care of your back bench,” he noted.

“What Adongo needs is a job. He is always on the floor attacking the Minority, yet he is jobless,” he added.

Additionally, Afenyo-Markin fired shots at the NDC-led government over its failure to provide clarity on its flagship 24-Hour Economy policy.

The Minority leader noted that despite the campaign promises that the 24-Hour Economy policy would create massive employment opportunities for Ghanaians, the 2026 budget failed to mention it.

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament, revealed that the government is targeting total revenue and grants of GH¢268.1 billion for 2026.

He further revealed that the government aims to create up to 800,000 new jobs across various sectors.

The Finance Minister also highlighted that GH¢110 million has been allocated in the 2026 budget for the implementation of the 24-Hour Economy Programme.

Afenyo-Markin, speaking shortly after the Minister for Finance’s budget statement, quizzed the Mahama government on where the one job running three shifts is.

According to Afenyo-Markin, Ghanaian youths are asking for the NDC’s promised one job running three shifts to provide three jobs.

Speaking on the floor of parliament, Afenyo-Markin stated, “When Ghanaians voted for the NDC, they said they were bringing them jobs. They said they would do this through their flagship 24-Hour Economy — one job running three shifts to provide three jobs.

“Go to Ga Mashie and other places; the youth there are asking where the jobs are or the 24-Hour Economy. But the budget didn’t even mention it. Yet you have MPs singing about a policy they cannot even see”, he added.

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“GH¢1bn Bawku revitalisation smells of pure crony capitalism dressed as conflict resolution” – Martin Amidu

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“GH¢1bn Bawku revitalisation smells of pure crony capitalism dressed as conflict resolution” – Martin Amidu

Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has said the One Billion Ghana Cedi (GHS 1,000,000,000) Bawku Revitalisation Fund smells of pure crony capitalism dressed as conflict resolution.

According to him, the revitalisation fund raised concerns about the use of state funds for conflict management, adding that it could become a tool for corruption, which may not be used effectively for its purpose.

In his criticism of the government, Martin Amidu wrote, “The composition of the management of the ‘One Billion Ghana Cedis (GHS1,000,000,000) Bawku Revitalisation Fund’ and the high-level Committee Chaired by The Minister for Finance, …, who also serves as the Acting Minister for Defence;… with the Upper East Regional Minister, and the Majority Leader who is the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central demonstrates how ineffective the utilization of the funds will be as it will be informed more by electoral politics than a reconciling and united national endeavour. It also smells of pure crony capitalism dressed as conflict resolution,” he noted.

He warned that “sycophancy and stomach politics will destroy and not help the legacy of President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during this tenure of his government. The 1992 Constitution demands at all times a government of laws, and not of men.”

He further described the presentation of the Asantehene’s Mediation Report at Jubilee House as a gargantuan political scam by the government on the Bawku Conflict to justify the needless deaths between 7 January 2025 and 16 December 2025.

Mr Amidu wrote, “… In the absence of the government stating the legal basis of the Asantehene’s Mediation Report, I dare say that the concluding circus enacted and performed at the Jubilee House on 16 December 2025 and the Government of Ghana Statement on the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report of 17 October 2025 which have no constitutional or legal basis appears as a gargantuan political scam by the government on the Bawku Conflict to justify the needless deaths between 7 January 2025 and 16 December 2025 which in my estimation exceeds those of the past eight years under the previous regime”.

“The Asantehene’s mediation whether pursuant to Nana Akufo-Addo’s request or President Mahama’s request is not a customary mediation under Asante tradition and customary law because the Bawku-Naba and the Nayiri are not subjects of the Asante Stool or residents of Asante to bring them under its customs.

“The Bawku-Naba and the Nayiri are Supreme Customary Rulers of their respective exclusive traditional areas in their own right for which reason the 1992 Constitution and the Chieftaincy Act provides for how disputes between them may be resolved and appealed against,” he argued.

Meanwhile, the government of Ghana, led by President John Dramani Mahama, has approved the Bawku mediation report by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

In an official statement released by Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated that the government has accepted all recommendations in the report.

According to the statement, the report provides a comprehensive, fact-based, and forward-looking roadmap.

President Mahama has also directed the establishment of a One Billion Ghana Cedi (GHS 1,000,000,000) Bawku Revitalisation Fund.

The fund is expected to be disbursed from 2026 to 2028 and aims to rebuild critical infrastructure to restore Bawku as an economic hub in Northern Ghana.

Parts of the statement read, “The report constitutes a comprehensive, fact-based, and forward-looking roadmap aimed exclusively at achieving lasting peace, reconciliation, and stability in Bawku and its surrounding areas. It is not intended to apportion blame or confer victory on any party.

“In particular, the government affirms the unequivocal position of the law, as consistently upheld by the Supreme Court of Ghana, that Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II is the lawful Bawku Naaba, and that no individual or group is permitted, under any circumstances, to contest his authority or legitimacy”.

“Government accepts the recommendation that Alhaj Seidu Abagare, who was installed as a rival claimant to the Bawku chieftaincy, be recalled to Nalerigu by the Overlord of Mamprugu, the Nayiri, to assume an alternative traditional role, with the necessary facilitation and support of the State.

“Pursuant to this recommendation by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the government will immediately facilitate the safe movement of Alhaj Seidu Abagare to Nalerigu, where he shall remain available to receive the directives of the Nayiri.”

3 busted for impersonating Speaker Bagbin, IGP and prominent personalities

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3 busted for impersonating Speaker Bagbin, IGP and prominent personalities

Three people have been arrested for impersonating the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and other prominent personalities.

The three were arrested in the Dabala and Sogakope areas of the Volta Region.

They were arrested by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team following an intelligence-led operation covering Sogakope, Dzodzent, and Penyi areas.

The suspect has been identified as Gideon Awudi (25), Edem Soku (33), and Judith Soku (31).

The three impersonators are also suspected of engaging in mobile money fraud, credit card fraud, airtime scams, and online sales fraud across various social media platforms.

All three suspects are currently in custody and assisting authorities with ongoing investigations.

In related news, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service (GPS), has announced the arrest of 41 “abokyi” forex traders in a dawn swoop on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, December 9, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor detailed the swoop targeted known hotspots Tudu, Circle, the Airport enclave, and Cantonments and was conducted in partnership with the Bank of Ghana.

Addressing the Press, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor stated, “In total, 29 suspects, including Togolese, Beninois, Nigerians and Ghanaians, were arrested”. Adding that a second swoop busted an additional 12 suspects, bringing the total to 41.

She detailed GH¢1,266,770 in Ghana cedis, 100,000 CFA francs, 3,383,570 Nigerian naira (including 1,266,770 naira held as e-cash on a Moneypoint machine), and $5,105 were recovered.

 “All cash exhibits have been secured and will be forwarded to the Bank of Ghana for safekeeping as investigations continue, after which the suspects will be charged and put before the court”, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor added.

According to her, the nationwide exercise began in August 2025. “In all, a total of 90 suspects have so far been arrested… Out of this number, 13 have been charged and brought before the Accra Circuit Court.”

“We also urge all individuals involved in this illegal trade to desist, as offenders will be arrested and prosecuted. We further advise the general public to deal with the banks for all their forex transactions,” COP Lydia Yaako Donkor cautioned.

“It is a lie that Ken Agyapong claim that he bought me a house at AU Village” – Atta Akyea

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“It is a lie that Ken Agyapong claim that he bought me a house at AU Village” – Atta Akyea

Samuel Atta Akyea, the former Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, has said it is a lie that Ken Agyapong claim that he bought me a house at AU Village.

According to Atta Akyea, he can put his hand on a bible and say he does not owe any property at the AU village.

Speaking on UTV Ghana, Atta Akyea stated, “I, Atta Akyea, what aid has he provided to me? Do I beg before I eat? Do I look like them? You are breaching the Ninth Commandment. Ken Ohene Agyapong will take out his $500,000 to buy a property for me, Atta Akyea.

It’s a disgrace for Kennedy Agyapong, where is his title deed for the house he claimed he bought for me? Where is the house? And that I have leased the house to the Okyenehene, taking $4000. It’s a lie, I don’t know what he is talking about. Where is the house?”

He added, “What is he going to fire? Did he show you proof of anything he bought with the name change to mine? I put my hand on a bible and say I don’t have any property at the AU village, and the Osagyefo is not dead; you can ask him if I have ever leased a house to him for $4000”.   

His comments follow, Kennedy Agyapong, a flagbearer hopeful, who has said he bought a house for Samuel Atta Akyea.

According to Kennedy Agyapong, he bought a house for Atta Akyea worth $500,000, but he rented it out to the Okyenhene, pocketing $4000.

The former Assin Central MP also added that he recently gave Atta Akyea $50,000 for him to acquire the office, which he was renting.

Speaking on UTV, Kennedy Agyapong stated, “I am not going to respond to anyone; they should all speak, but if I decide to fire, they will run away from the evidence I will produce. I just don’t talk.

I will give you evidence. With Atta Akyea, when I said Heathrow Airport…, he said I don’t understand English, someone who does not understand English. I was able to buy a house worth $500,000 during Kufuor’s time at the AU village and gifted it to him”.

He added, “He was taking rent from the Okyenhene and was paying $4000 to you. Where is your wisdom, if someone who does not understand English can buy a house and gift it to you?

When he was hiring his office, when they decided to sell it to him, I gave him $50,000, I left it to fate. Everyone should say theirs. For now, I am not hard; at an appropriate time, I know everything about them”.

Some netizens reacting stated, “One thing I know for a fact about Ken is he doesn’t lie about things, when he does something for you, and you turn around against him, he will come out and expose you.. It’s either Atta Akyea is ashamed to admit Ken got him a house, and today he is ungrateful”.

“You all should pay attention to the video very well, he didn’t mention Lawyer Atta Akyes’ name about the house…After the airport, that’s side is for the lawyer, and he comes again and says, you said I can’t speak good English, but I bought you a house he’s not referring to him….”

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“The gods in Nogokpo are powerless” – Bishop Bonegas declares

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“The gods in Nogokpo are powerless” – Bishop Bonegas declares

Bishop Bonegas, the Founder of Great Fire Pentecostal International church, has declared that the gods in Nogokpo are powerless.

Speaking on Aluta FM, Bishop Bonegas slammed the Nogokpo shrine for just wanting to be popular regarding their issue with Archbishop Agyinasare.

Bishop Bonegas boldly stated, “Some time ago, Nogokpo threw a challenge to Archbishop Agyinasare, saying he spoke against their gods and must come and seek mercy. The Nogokpo people do not have pala, not even a bird tongue; they don’t have any, even powerder they don’t have some.

When Okomfo Anokye cursed the people of Akuapim, did it work or not? All the places he stepped foot in and the things he said about 100 years ago are still happening”.

He added, “Do you know of the god called Tigali in the olden days, when are evil it attack you at home? If it is true that Nogokpo is powerful, and someone has spoken against it, why won’t they deal with the man of God unless they make an announcement? They just wanted to be popolar they don’t have anything”.

He further recounted how he paralysed and ended the life of another man of God.

Bishop Bonegas, however, did not disclose the name of the said pastor, noting that the individual tarnished his reputation.

According to Bonegas, the pastor went on numerous radio and television platforms to claimed he was paralysed and dead.

He added, “We were in this country when a pastor disgraced me, which even affected my churches in America and South Africa. He really tarnished my image. He claimed that he had prayed for me to be paralysed or even dead.

“He even went on radio and television stations. I eventually gave him the same sickness he claimed he had inflicted on me. He claimed he had killed me, so I ended up killing him”, he said.

Bishop Bonegas added, “I don’t fight on social media or on the radio. If you do something to hurt me, I will call your soul and do whatever I want with you. So there is no reason for me to come on social media to fight you.

“Any pastor who comes on the radio or social media to fight is powerless”, he added.

Some netizens reacting to his comments stated, “If you know why Voltarians who became Christians hold God very tight and stay disciplined u won’t speak anywhere. People who left these things will never tell you it doesn’t work. When they preach the Gospel, they don’t talk trash abt it, they only  preach the benefit of having Christ over it”

“He should keep playing mmmmm. I’m from the Volta region, and I’m still in the Volta region. What I can tell him is, he should just shut his mouth asap mmmm”, he added.

One X user added, “You guys are not getting him. He’s talking of their spiritual strengths. Tikare would have struck without negotiation. Same with the story he gave about Okomfo Anokye.

The “dark” spirits get demma levels,  but ppl dey hype nogokpo,  thar be why he said, they should’ve struck”

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President Trump suspends Diversity Visa Lottery

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President Trump suspends Diversity Visa Lottery

The United States government, led by President Donald Trump, has suspended the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, popularly known in Ghana as the “green card lottery”.

The suspension follows the deadly mass shooting at Brown University that claimed two lives.

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the decision, which was ordered by President Donald Trump to review the programme and prevent further threats to public safety.

President Trump, in his first term, attempted to end the programme citing security concerns, especially after earlier violent incidents involving beneficiaries of the scheme.

Although the US authorities say the suspension is temporary, no timeline has been given for when or if the Diversity Visa Lottery will resume.

The DV programme makes up to 50,000 visas available each year through a random selection process among entries from countries with low rates of immigration to the US.

Applicants in Ghana and other countries are uncertain about the future of the programme. Ghanaians are among the countries whose citizens have benefited significantly from the programme over the years.

The suspension has sparked concern among many Ghanaians, particularly young people and families who see the lottery as their ticket to go live in the United States.

The BBC stated, “President Donald Trump has suspended the US green card lottery scheme in the wake of a mass shooting at Brown University last week in which two people were killed.

The suspect, a Portuguese man who was found dead on Thursday, entered the country through the diversity lottery immigrant visa programme (DV1) in 2017 and was granted a green card.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she has paused the visa scheme under Trump’s direction to “ensure no more Americans are harmed by this disastrous programme”.

US officials said they believe the suspect, 48-year-old Claudio Neves Valente, also killed Portuguese Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Nuno Loureiro earlier this week.

Writing on social media, Noem said Trump had previously “fought to end” the scheme in 2017 after eight people were killed in a truck-ramming attack in New York City.

Uzbekistan national Sayfullo Saipov, an Islamic State supporter who is serving multiple life sentences for the attack, entered the US through the DV1 scheme, according to Noem”.

“You have taken GH¢4b, so you don’t want to talk” – Afenyo-Markin jabs Muntaka

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“You have taken GH¢4b, so you don’t want to talk” – Afenyo-Markin jabs Muntaka

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has jabbed the Minister of Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, in Parliament over the allocation of additional GH¢4 billion to his office.

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, during the proceedings of the Committee on Security and Intelligence on the 2026 Annual Budget Estimates of the National Security Council, the minority leader questioned the process and timing surrounding the presentation.

He stressed that the minority was not given prior notice nor supplied with copies of what he described as a newly printed “addendum”.

According to Afenyo-Markin, such actions undermined consultation and parliamentary procedure, principles.

He asserted that the Interior Minister himself had previously championed while in opposition, but today is quiet because he has been given a  GH¢4 billion allocation to his office for additional responsibility for national security matters.

“When the Minister of Interior, with additional responsibility for national security, entered the chamber, he came with all his might. Suddenly, another paper was printed and brought in. We have not been given copies,” he stated.

“Mr Speaker, the amount in the report … when you cannot provide for Women’s bank…I was only signalling them that the amount that they have given to the Minister of Interior with additional responsibility…. Mr Speaker, he is not paying attention to me, with all the provocation, he has decided not to respond; he has to respond.

He added, “Mr Speaker, he can’t be quiet today, honourable Muntaka is not known for being quiet, he can’t be quiet today. Honourable is not known for being quiet. You have taken 4 billion so you’re quiet. Money does not like noise … your mouth is full, so you don’t want to talk”.

“These things must stop. If you want to run a one-sided Parliament, say so, and the civil society organisations will come after you,” he cautioned.

Bernard Ahiafor, who was the presiding speaker, intervened at several points, citing that the report had not yet been formally laid and cautioning members against debating.

However, the Chairman of the Committee on Security and Intelligence later presented the report on the 2026 National Security Council budget estimates.

The Speaker then announced it and laid it, and made it available for distribution to Members of Parliament.

In related news, Kennedy Agyapong, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, has publicly told the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to step down as minority leader.

According to Kennedy Agyapong, there is internal jostling to oust Afenyo-Markin as minority leader.

He revealed that some persons within the NPP believe the Minority Leader should come from the Eastern Region or the Ashanti Region.

Kennedy Agyapong further added that he has already told the minority leader to leave the position for them.

Speaking in an interview on UTV on December 15, Kennedy Agyapong stated, “He is well-to-do, so he should leave the position for those who are fighting him”.

“Those criticising Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s leadership want positions. Some people are arguing that the Minority Leader should come from the Eastern Region or the Ashanti Region. I have told him to leave the position for them, and I have personally called him to tell him to step aside.”

“If it were in the olden days, I would have mentioned all those seeking his position’s names, but now I won’t. He can eat for the rest of his life, and it shouldn’t look like being an MP is the only way to survive,” Agyapong stated.

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