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Ammishaddai, four others plead not guilty, granted GHS50m bail each in SML case

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The Accra High Court has granted the former GRA boss, Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, and four others, GHS50 million bail each with two sureties in the SML case.

The five accused persons are standing trial with former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and Ernest Darko Akore for causing financial loss to the state and using public office for profit.

Emmanuel Kofi Nti, former Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), is facing 39 counts, and Isaac Crentsil, former Commissioner of the Customs Division of GRA, is facing 19 counts. Evans Adusei, Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), and Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, former Commissioner-General of GRA, who is facing 10 counts, all pleaded not guilty.

Ken Ofori-Atta, who faces 28 counts, Ernest Darko Akore, facing 12 counts and Kwadwo Damoah, the MP for Jaman South, facing 8 counts, were all absent in court.

The accused persons have been ordered to deposit all passports and travel documents with the registry and also report to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) once every week.

Judge Justice Francis Aponga Achiponga, delivering the ruling on Thursday, December 11, highlighted that the accused persons have demonstrated through their OSP bail terms that they were not flight risks, adding that the bail terms would not take immediate effect due to the court closing late.

The accused were ordered to report to the OSP on Friday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m. to begin the process of their bail requirements.

In all the Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others are standing trial for causing the state losses exceeding GHS 1.4 billion.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor, providing an update on the case Republic v Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta & 7 Ors, wrote, “The High Court has granted the OSP’s application to serve summons on Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta (A1) and his Chief of Staff Ernest Akore (A2), with proceedings held in camera.

The Court admitted Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), Isaac Crentsil (A5), Evans Adusei (A7), and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (A8) to GH¢50 million bail each, with two sureties to be justified. They must deposit all passports and travel documents and report to the OSP once every week”.

The OSP added that the bail terms will take effect on Monday, 15 December.

“Because the Court closed late, the bail terms will take effect on Monday, 15 December, when the accused persons return to complete the bail procedures. Until then, they remain on their existing OSP bail terms.

The Prosecution’s case is that the accused persons engaged in a scheme to improperly secure procurement contracts for Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd, resulting in financial losses exceeding GH¢1.4 billion. They are also accused of influencing the procurement process for unlawful gain and using public office for profit. Further billions of dollars were expected to be paid, but for the intervention of the State”.

The statement further revealed that the case has been adjourned to 17 December 2025 for the court to take Kwadwo Damoah (A6 )’s plea.  

“The case has been adjourned to 17 December 2025 for Kwadwo Damoah (A6), MP for Jaman South, to appear and take his plea after the Court declined a prosecution request for a bench warrant, holding that he enjoyed parliamentary immunity at the time of service because Parliament was in session on the day in question”, the post concluded.

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“NDC will not support or entertain any move to amend presidential term limits for Mahama” – Asiedu Nketia  

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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.

The Majority, highlighted that the decision is up to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).

According to Mahama Ayariga, if such a decision is made by the NDC, he would step aside or support the party’s decision.

He, however, accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of putting ideas in the heads of Ghanaians that President John Mahama wants a third term.

Speaking on JOY NEWS AM Show, Mahama Ayariga stated, “The minority are rather trying to incite people to end up doing something they have clearly said they are not thinking about now.

If my party makes a decision that it is something that they want to pursue if I have an opposition to it, and internally within the party I am unebled to convince them about my side of the argument and the convince me about their side to the argument and I become convinced in my position as the leader of government business I will obliged to pursue it.

If I don’t accept, then I will have to resign; if I resign, it does not fall on me as leader of government business to pursue the party’s position, but if I remain as leader, I will be obliged to pursue it”, he added.

However, 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.

The statement read, “The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken notice of recent public discussions following remarks attributed to the Majority Leader in Parliament, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, concerning the possibility of constitutional amendment to allow H.E. John Dramani Mahama to contest for a third presidential term.

As National Chairman of the NDC, I wish to state unequivocally, categorically, and without ambiguity that the NDC has no intention, now or in the future, of mandating its Parliamentary Majority to pursue or support any amendment to the 1992 Constitution that seeks to extend or alter the two-term presidential limit.

The position of the NDC on this matter is firm and longstanding

  1. The NDC is fully committed to Ghana’s constitutional two-term limit, which has guided our democracy since 1992.
  2. It was the NDC that birthed and championed the 1992 Constitution, and it was under our leadership tha he presidential term was capped at two. This was done deliberately to safeguard national stability, preven he abuse of executive authority, and protect the integrity of our governance system
  3. Any attempt to remove or distort this important pillar of our constitutional architecture would be nothing short of dangerous. A third-term amendment will introduce needless tension, invite instability, and undermine the peace Ghana has enjoyed under the Fourth Republic, a peace built on a constitutional foundation laid by the NDC itself

Let it therefore be made abundantly clear:

The NDC will not sponsor, support, entertain, or tolerate any move to amend the presidential term limits for any individual, including H.E. John Dramani Mahama

President Mahama has repeatedly demonstrated his respect for the Constitution and the democratic traditions of our nation. The party urges the public to disregard any rumours suggesting otherwise. Our focus remain n governance reforms, economic recovery, national unity, and strengthening democratic institutions, not tampering with term limits.

The NDC remains committed to protecting the very Constitution we authored, in the interest of Ghana’s continued peace, stability, and democratic progress”, the statement concluded.

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“I am ready to fight Abu Trica’s extradition if they won’t bring Ofori-Atta” – Vormawor

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Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a social activist and private legal practitioner, has said he is prepared to fight the extradition of Popular Ghanaian social media entrepreneur Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and commonly referred to as Abu Trica.  

Vormawor argued that, if the US authorities are not willing to extradite Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, back to Ghana, he is ready to fight Abu Trica’s extradition to the US.

In a post on X, Oliver Barker-Vormawor stated, “This one paa dier I am ready to defend Abu Trica to fight the extradition.

If they won’t bring Ken Ofori Atta, then Good lawyers must intervene for Abu. Draw – Draw!”.

In a separate post, the private legal practitioner asserted that Ghana’s law enforcement agencies are too eager to arrest and extradite Ghanaians to America; however, Americans never show Ghana the same courtesy.

He wrote, “Our law enforcement agencies are too eager to arrest and extradite Ghanaians to America.

The Americans never show us the same courtesy. This has to stop! Our crimes matter too”.

His remarks follow the arrest of Abu Trica, a 31-year-old Ghanaian from Swedru, who has been 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.

Ghanaian agencies that also assisted in the arrest, including the Attorney General’s Office, Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Ghana Police Service, Ghana Cyber Security Authority, Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), and the National Intelligence Bureau, among others.

The US Department of Justice wrote, “According to the indictment, perpetrators of this romance scam used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false identities and form close personal relationships with victims. They gained victims’ trust to obtain money and valuables, often targeting individuals through social media and online dating platforms under false pretenses.

Victims were often elderly and engaged in romantic but physically distant relationships with perpetrators. The perpetrators built trust through frequent, intimate conversations by phone, email, and messaging platforms. They then requested money or valuables under false pretenses, such as urgent medical needs, travel expenses, or investment opportunities. Relying on these misrepresentations, victims were persuaded to send funds or valuables, which were then directed to co-conspirators posing as third parties.

The indictment also alleges that after the victims transferred funds, Kumi worked with a network of co-conspirators to distribute the money from Ohio and across the United States to associates in the Republic of Ghana and other locations.

Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification, and faces up to 20 years in prison”.

It further added, “If convicted, a defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to this case, including a defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt”.

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“We had an enormous support within the NPP” – Gbande on NDC’s 2024 election victory

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Mustapha Gbande, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Deputy General Secretary, has revealed that the return of President John Mahama to office was backed by NPP insiders.

According to Mustapha Gbande, NPP members who felt former President Akufo-Addo was supervising the collapse of the country, Ghana backed Mahama’s return to power.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on December 10, 2025, Mustapha Gbande explained, “We had an enormous support, within the NPP, people who believed that it was not the NPP they knew, people who stood for the country, people who just realised that enough was enough.

When pressed further on whether these NPP individuals campaigned for the NDC or financed the party, Mr Gbande stated,  “In many ways, politically, I will keep it, but we have a lot of support from even the NPP, based itself who believed it was just a matter of time, President Akufo-Addo would have supervised the collapse of the country called Ghana, and they could not have allowed that to happen, so we won”.

His remarks follow those of Francis Asenso Boakye, the Member of Parliament for Bantama and the former Roads and Highways Minister, who has alleged that some New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters sponsored John Mahama to defeat Dr Bawumia in the 2024 election.

According to Francis Asenso‑Boakye, the NPP supporters, unhappy with Dr Bawumia leading the party as a flagbearer in the 2024 elections, sponsored John Mahama ahead of the December 2024 polls.

Speaking on Angel TV, Francis Asenso‑Boakye detailed, “Our contest to elect a flagbearer in 2023 was very divisive, with tension and all that; we even went as far as insulting each other. Even during our campaign, our own words were being used against us by the NDC.

Some of our own NPP people were actively working against our win in 2024, so it was difficult, including some who sponsored the then-opposition party against us. It was a difficult election”.

He continued, “It’s all because of how we conducted our primaries. I have gone to a primary, and I lost. In the NPP, after losing a we support whoever wins the election, but some people do not understand; they were sabotaging the one that won.

I am not talking about the presidential candidate; some individuals in our party supported some other aspirants for me. I had a call from a known activist of the NDC mentioning people who were coming to the then opposition leader. They were giving him money, which is sad. Today, some of these things are being brought up that Dr Bawumia did not perform well, so we should elect another candidate”.

Asenso-Boakye further emphasised that no matter the situation, he will support the NPP right or wrong, adding that he will support whoever emerges as the winner in the NPP presidential race on January 31, 2026.

“If you are an NPP party, no matter the situation, my party right or wrong, you have to support an NPP candidate. I am not supporting other candidate, but if they emerge victorious, I will work hard for whoever is selected”. 

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See what US officials wrote about Abu Trica’s $8m US romance scam

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The US Department of Justice website has published details about the arrest of popular Ghanaian social media entrepreneur Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and commonly referred to as Abu Trica.

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

See the full text below, as published:

Ghanaian National Charged with Running Romance Scams That Took Over $8 Million From Elderly Victims

CLEVELAND – A federal grand jury has returned a 2-count indictment charging a Ghanaian National with defrauding elderly victims out of over $8 million.

According to a recently unsealed indictment, Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, aka Abu Trica, 31, of Swedru, Ghana, was part of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims in romance scams across the United States since 2023. Kumi was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025.

According to the indictment, perpetrators of this romance scam used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false identities and form close personal relationships with victims. They gained victims’ trust to obtain money and valuables, often targeting individuals through social media and online dating platforms under false pretenses.

Victims were often elderly and engaged in romantic but physically distant relationships with perpetrators. The perpetrators built trust through frequent, intimate conversations by phone, email, and messaging platforms. They then requested money or valuables under false pretenses, such as urgent medical needs, travel expenses, or investment opportunities. Relying on these misrepresentations, victims were persuaded to send funds or valuables, which were then directed to co-conspirators posing as third parties.

The indictment also alleges that after the victims transferred funds, Kumi worked with a network of co-conspirators to distribute the money from Ohio and across the United States to associates in the Republic of Ghana and other locations.

Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification, and faces up to 20 years in prison.

If convicted, a defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to this case, including a defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the FBI Cleveland Division and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian M. McDonough for the Northern District of Ohio.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio would like to acknowledge and thank the Ghana Attorney General’s Office, EOCO – Ghana Economic Organised Crime Office, GPS – Ghana Police Service, Ghana Cyber Security Authority, NACOC – Ghana Narcotics Control Commission, Ghana National Intelligence Bureau, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Sensitive Investigation Unit, U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs, and FBI Legal Attaché Office in Accra for their cooperation with this matter.

The investigation and prosecution of this case is in response to the Elder Justice Initiative Program originating from the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act of 2017 (EAPPA). The mission of the EAPPA and Elder Justice Initiative is to support and coordinate the Department of Justice’s enforcement efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, financial fraud, and scams that target the nation’s elderly population.

To submit a report of suspected elder financial abuse, visit tips.fbi.gov/home or justice.gov/elderjustice/financial-exploitation.

Watch Abu Trica’s multi-million-dollar luxury mansion in Swedru

A video of Popular Ghanaian social media entrepreneur Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and commonly referred to as Abu Trica multi-million-dollar luxury mansion in Swedru has surfaced following his arrest.

A few hours after he was busted, videos of his luxury mansion have resurfaced, which has sparked a social media debate.

The multi-million-dollar luxury mansion has left many Ghanaians amazed. The mansion is claimed to be one of the biggest houses in Swedru.

Abu Trica’s stunning Swedru Mansion showcases an expansive landscape and a large swimming pool that projects luxury.

The interior of the mansion is equally extraordinary, enhanced with high-end décor with white POP ceilings fitted with luxury lighting fixtures that illustrate the pure white walls, creating a mind-blowing feel.

Reports suggest the house is alleged to have cost approximately $4.2 million.

Meanwhile, Abu Trica, a 31-year-old Ghanaian 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.

The US Department of Justice wrote, “According to the indictment, perpetrators of this romance scam used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false identities and form close personal relationships with victims. They gained victims’ trust to obtain money and valuables, often targeting individuals through social media and online dating platforms under false pretenses.

Victims were often elderly and engaged in romantic but physically distant relationships with perpetrators. The perpetrators built trust through frequent, intimate conversations by phone, email, and messaging platforms. They then requested money or valuables under false pretenses, such as urgent medical needs, travel expenses, or investment opportunities. Relying on these misrepresentations, victims were persuaded to send funds or valuables, which were then directed to co-conspirators posing as third parties.

The indictment also alleges that after the victims transferred funds, Kumi worked with a network of co-conspirators to distribute the money from Ohio and across the United States to associates in the Republic of Ghana and other locations.

Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification, and faces up to 20 years in prison”.

It further added, “If convicted, a defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to this case, including a defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt”.

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“I don’t enjoy prosecuting but…” – President Mahama

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President John Mahama has boldly told the National Peace Council he does not enjoy prosecuting people.

According to President Mahama, the people of Ghana will not forgive the government if people develop impunity in terms of abusing the trust. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meanwhile, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister for Communications, has reiterated the John Mahama leadership commitment to the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL).

According to Kwakye Ofosu, President Mahama is resolute in ensuring the recovery of state funds looted under the former Akufo-Addo government.

Speaking on Metro TV on Friday, October 24, Mr Kwakye stated, “ORAL has come to stay, and the President is committed to it, and no one will stop it. The Attorney-General has stated that no one will hinder its work”.

In related news, Dr Dominic Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, has revealed that he is under pressure to enter into plea deals in connection with ongoing corruption investigations on the ORAL cases.

According to Dr Ayine, several plea bargain offers had been made by some accused persons, but he has rejected them.

He revealed that the embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, made offers of a plea deal.

According to the Attorney-General, he turned down Wontumi’s plea deal in the case involving Akonta Mining Company Limited.

Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, October 22, as part of the Government Accountability Series, stated, “I’m under no pressure from any quarters to cut deals. Mr President, who is my boss, has not put any pressure on me. He gives me his blessings when I brief him. The Chief of Staff has not put pressure on me to cut deals with anybody.”

“Offers have been made, but I have turned all of them down. I have told everybody, please go to court. In the Wontumi case, offers were made to us for a plea bargain, but I said no — I’m filing charges. If you want to announce your intention for a plea deal, do it before the judge. That is now my strategy,” he explained.

He further dismissed claims that he was cutting deals with NPP officials.

“The NPP took advantage and said I was cutting deals. No deals have been cut and no deal will be cut,” he maintained.

Photos of the moment Cyber Security Authority busted Abu Trica and other surfaces

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The moment Cyber Security Authority, leading a major sting operation resulting in the arrest of Popular Ghanaian social media entrepreneur Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and commonly referred to as Abu Trica and others have surfaced.

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

A viral photo shared on social media showed the Cyber Security Boss and his team busting the multimillion-dollar romance scam syndicate.

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.

The US Department of Justice wrote, “According to the indictment, perpetrators of this romance scam used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false identities and form close personal relationships with victims. They gained victims’ trust to obtain money and valuables, often targeting individuals through social media and online dating platforms under false pretenses.

Victims were often elderly and engaged in romantic but physically distant relationships with perpetrators. The perpetrators built trust through frequent, intimate conversations by phone, email, and messaging platforms. They then requested money or valuables under false pretenses, such as urgent medical needs, travel expenses, or investment opportunities. Relying on these misrepresentations, victims were persuaded to send funds or valuables, which were then directed to co-conspirators posing as third parties.

The indictment also alleges that after the victims transferred funds, Kumi worked with a network of co-conspirators to distribute the money from Ohio and across the United States to associates in the Republic of Ghana and other locations.

Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification, and faces up to 20 years in prison”.

It further added, “If convicted, a defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to this case, including a defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt”.

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Abu Trica busted in Ghana over $8m US romance scam

Popular Ghanaian social media entrepreneur Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and commonly referred to as Abu Trica, has been arrested in Ghana.

Abu Trica, a 31-year-old Ghanaian from Swedru, has been 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.

Ghanaian agencies that also assisted in the arrest, including the Attorney General’s Office, Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Ghana Police Service, Ghana Cyber Security Authority, Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), and the National Intelligence Bureau, among others.

Prosecutors claim he used AI to create fake identities, built trust with victims on social media & dating apps, then solicited money for fake emergencies, travel, or investments.

Once money was transferred, Abu Trica allegedly helped move funds from Ohio to co-conspirators in Ghana & other locations.

He faces conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and forfeiture specification.

The case is part of the Elder Justice Initiative Program under the Elder Abuse Prevention & Prosecution Act of 2017, targeting scams against seniors.

Abu Trica and others could face a possible conviction that could be up to 20 years in prison.

The US Department of Justice wrote, “CLEVELAND – A federal grand jury has returned a 2-count indictment charging a Ghanaian National with defrauding elderly victims out of over $8 million.

According to a recently unsealed indictment, Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, aka Abu Trica, 31, of Swedru, Ghana, was part of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims in romance scams across the United States since 2023. Kumi was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025.

According to the indictment, perpetrators of this romance scam used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false identities and form close personal relationships with victims. They gained victims’ trust to obtain money and valuables, often targeting individuals through social media and online dating platforms under false pretenses.

Victims were often elderly and engaged in romantic but physically distant relationships with perpetrators. The perpetrators built trust through frequent, intimate conversations by phone, email, and messaging platforms. They then requested money or valuables under false pretenses, such as urgent medical needs, travel expenses, or investment opportunities. Relying on these misrepresentations, victims were persuaded to send funds or valuables, which were then directed to co-conspirators posing as third parties.

The indictment also alleges that after the victims transferred funds, Kumi worked with a network of co-conspirators to distribute the money from Ohio and across the United States to associates in the Republic of Ghana and other locations.

Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification, and faces up to 20 years in prison.

If convicted, a defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to this case, including a defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the FBI Cleveland Division and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian M. McDonough for the Northern District of Ohio.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio would like to acknowledge and thank the Ghana Attorney General’s Office, EOCO – Ghana Economic Organised Crime Office, GPS – Ghana Police Service, Ghana Cyber Security Authority, NACOC – Ghana Narcotics Control Commission, Ghana National Intelligence Bureau, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Sensitive Investigation Unit, U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs, and FBI Legal Attaché Office in Accra for their cooperation with this matter.

The investigation and prosecution of this case is in response to the Elder Justice Initiative Program originating from the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act of 2017 (EAPPA). The mission of the EAPPA and Elder Justice Initiative is to support and coordinate the Department of Justice’s enforcement efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, financial fraud, and scams that target the nation’s elderly population.

To submit a report of suspected elder financial abuse, visit tips.fbi.gov/home or justice.gov/elderjustice/financial-exploitation”.

Ebo Noah’s ark poses serious national security concerns – Security strategist cautions

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

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.

However, Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah has warned 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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“To the Religious Community, Particularly the Christian Community and Followers of Jesus Christ in Ghana and Beyond

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Faith,

As a governance specialist, security strategist, and committed missionary dedicated to upholding democratic values and the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ, I feel compelled to address a matter of profound concern that has recently

captured public attention in our nation. I refer to the claims made by Mr. Ebo Noah, who asserts that he has received divine instruction foretelling the end of the world through a global flood commencing on December 25, 2025, and who is reportedly constructing up to 10 arks to prepare for this event. While I respect the freedom of belief and expression enshrined in our constitution, these assertions demand careful scrutiny, especially in light of their potential ramifications for our society’s peace, stability, and spiritual well-being.

First and foremost, to my fellow Christians and followers of Jesus Christ: Our faith is rooted in the Holy Scriptures, which provide clear guidance on prophecies, discernment, and the end times. The Bible warns us in Matthew 24:36 that “no one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” Claims of specific apocalyptic dates must be weighed against this truth to avoid deception or undue alarm. I urge you to remain steadfast in prayer, study the Word diligently, and seek counsel from trusted spiritual leaders. Let us not be swayed by sensationalism that could lead to division or despair, but instead embody the hope and love exemplified by Christ. If these claims resonate with you, approach them with wisdom and test them against Scripture, as advised in 1 John 4:1: “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”

However, beyond the theological implications, 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.

To mitigate these risks, I advise the following strategies for our security apparatus, including the Ghana Police Service, National Security Council, and relevant intelligence agencies:

1. Enhanced Surveillance and Monitoring: Deploy discreet monitoring of the ark construction sites, associated gatherings, and online discussions related to Mr Noah’s claims. Utilize advanced tools like drone surveillance and cyber intelligence to detect any signs of radicalization, foreign funding, or weapon stockpiling without infringing on constitutional rights.

2. Community Engagement and Dialogue: Collaborate with religious leaders, including Christian councils and interfaith bodies, to facilitate open dialogues with Mr Noah and his followers. This could involve mediated sessions to assess intentions and provide psychological support, reducing the potential for escalation into cult-like isolation.

3. Public Awareness Campaigns: Launch nationwide information drives through media, schools, and places of worship to educate citizens on discerning false prophecies and maintaining calm. Emphasize scientific facts about weather patterns and climate change to counter flood fears, while reinforcing that true faith does not require fear-mongering.

4. Contingency Planning and Readiness: Prepare rapid response teams for scenarios involving mass assemblies or unrest, including crowd control measures, medical evacuations, and cybersecurity protocols to prevent hacking of communication networks. Coordinate with international partners like INTERPOL for threat assessments related to transnational terrorism.

5. Legal and Regulatory Oversight: Investigate the ark projects for compliance with building codes, environmental laws, and public safety standards. If evidence emerges of fraud, coercion, or threats to public order, apply appropriate legal measures promptly and transparently.

In closing, let us remember that our ultimate security lies not in arks of wood but in the eternal refuge of our Savior, Jesus Christ. As Psalm 46:1 declares, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” I call upon all Ghanaians—believers and non-believers alike—to prioritize unity, vigilance, and compassion in these times. May God guide our leaders and protect our nation.

In service and faith,

Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah

Governance and Security Strategist

Missionary and Author

Accra, Ghana

December 11, 2025″

“Ghana is not immune to coup d’état” – President Mahama

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In related news, Daniel Domelevo, the former Auditor-General, some weeks ago recounted a conversation he had with President John Dramani Mahama over his fears of being overthrown if he fails to deliver in government.

The former Auditor-General revealed that Mahama told him there could be a coup if he failed, with all surviving ex-presidents facing the firing squad.

According to Daniel Domelevo, President Mahama’s fears stem from the Burkina Faso leader, Ibrahim Traoré, receiving loud cheers during Mahama’s own inauguration on January 7, 2025.

Domelevo revealed that Mahama added that Jerry Rawlings and Evans Atta Mills are fortunate to be dead, but the living former presidents would not go scot-free.

He also noted that Ghanaians want leadership and not just democracy, citing reactions to Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré’s attendance at his inauguration.

Domelevo revealed he told Mahama that no nation is immune to a coup, but it depends on how the system is run.

Speaking on the recent interview on Nhyira FM, Daniel Domelevo stated, “Do you know what he told me? He said that ‘his research has shown that if he fails, there would be a coup in Ghana.’ These were the words from his mouth. He said there would be a coup soon if he fails because he has realised that Ghanaians like the military approach; they want to see things happening at a faster pace,” he said.

“He added that ‘if that coup happens, all the former presidents would be taken to the firing squad and shot one by one.’ He said this and added, ‘Rawlings and Atta Mills are fortunate because they are dead, but those of them alive would not go scot-free’,” he added.

Domelevo added, “He said if he fails to deliver good governance, he knows there could be a coup in Ghana, and that he and other former presidents might be targeted. He emphasised that this is his biggest fear”.

“President Mahama told me in a private meeting that he was deeply concerned after witnessing how Ghanaians celebrated Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traoré, during his visit to Ghana. Ghanaians are demanding leadership more than just democracy,” Mr Domelevo emphasised.

He indicated, “I told President Mahama, and I will say it again, that no nation is immune to a coup, but it depends on how the system is run. We need strong institutions to be able to fight corruption. The institutions are there, just empower them”.

“I told the president that Ghanaians are looking for leadership and not democracy. And so he should be careful that he does not give us democracy.

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“Where you’re going is very slippery, you could end up in jail” – Kwesi Pratt warns Afenyo-Markin

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Veteran broadcaster Kwesi Pratt has issued a stern warning to Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, following his scathing attack on Ghana’s judiciary following the Tamale High Court’s decision.

According to Kwesi Pratt, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s allegations against the Judiciary as working in the interest of their paymaster are unfair and a clear contempt.

Speaking during a panel discussion on Metro TV on December 10, 2025, Pratt stated, “Now, you see, so many things have changed over the years. Some of the things that happened yesterday in the 1960s and 1970s would have resulted in people going to prison today for contempt. There’s an application before the Court of Appeal, 24 hours before the court sits”.

He continued, “Somebody who is a lawyer addresses a press conference and is warning the Court of Appeal judges not to take a certain position. That’s clear contempt. Clear contempt.

“Who are you, before the judges have heard the case to hold a press conference to warn the judges that they must take a particular decision or that you will hold them responsible for the chaos that will happen in the country and that if they take a certain line of action or a certain decision, they will be seen as being manipulated by the Executive”.

Kwesi Pratt added, “It’s a bad comment, and it’s an insult to the bench. That is a serious allegation to say that justices are pandering to their paymasters, suggest a serious case of corruption and bribery.

“The Chief Justice should be calling for an investigation into the matter, bring the fact to show that Judges are being paid to take a certain decision. If the bench were to take such a position, people would end up in jail”.

“Where you’re going is very slippery. To accuse a Judge of Judges of pandering to their paymaster is a serious allegation which cannot be taken lightly, and yet people hold press conferences, make this statement and walk back home. It is unfair to the Judges”.  

Kwesi Pratt’s remarks follow those of Alexander Afenyo-Markin who launched an attack on Ghana’s judiciary following the Tamale High Court’s decision to annul the 2024 parliamentary election in the Kpandai Constituency.

The minority leader addressing journalists described the court’s conduct as shameful, accusing the judges of serving the interests of their paymasters.

Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Wednesday, November 26, Mr Afenyo-Markin detailed, “The judiciary must know that their actions and inaction to serve the interests of whoever their paymaster is have the tendency of destroying our peaceful republic. We will not mince words. They can conspire to call us one by one for a so-called contempt of court.

“We are criticising their shameful conduct. We are not afraid. We are ready to be in Nsawam for their so-called contempt. The world will see their disgraceful conduct,” he said.

The minority leader added, “How can a judge who calls himself a judge sit in court and misconduct himself in such a manner and expect the country to be quiet? This order, with massive political, legal, and democratic consequences, was pronounced without a full written judgment.

“There were no written reasons, no factual findings, no legal analysis, just a naked directive issued into the public domain. And now the whole constituency is being told there must be a rerun.”

“I am a practising lawyer of experience at the bar. I understand that courts occasionally deliver rulings with reasons to follow. But such a practice is the exception, not the rule. And it is never acceptable when the stakes are this high.”

His remarks follow the Tamale High Court’s, on November 24, 2025, ordering the rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary election within 30 days.

According to the High Court, the Electoral Commission has within 30 days from today to conduct the rerun.

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“I’m very disappointed with what is going on in our country” – Dr Bawumia

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Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former vice president of Ghana, has said he is extremely disappointed with the current state of affairs in Ghana.

The NPP presidential candidate hopeful highlighted that it seems Ghana’s democratic institutions and values are being eroded.

Dr Bawumia quizzed parliament on why they are undermining democratic institutions over the Kpandai parliamentary dispute.

According to Dr Bawumia, Martin Nyindam has filed an appeal process at the High Court and also filed a judicial review at the Supreme Court, with those cases yet to be adjudicated.

Dr Bawumia asserted that the Kpandai rerun threatens Ghana’s democratic integrity, and the process must be halted.

Speaking in an interview, Dr Bawumia stated, “To say the least, I’m very disappointed with what is going on in our country. It looks like our institutions of democracy and our tenets of democracy are being undermined. The issue of Kpandai with Mathew Nyindam is not a new issue in our democratic politics. We have had issues with Dan Abodakpi and issues with James Gyakye Quayson in Assin.

Basically, you’ve had the House allow the legal processes to take place and be exhausted before state institutions are stampeded into acting in ways that undermine democracy.”

Dr Bawumia continued, “Martin Nyindam should be given his day in court. He has filed an appeal process at the High Court. He has filed for a judicial review at the Supreme Court, and none of those cases has been adjudicated, so why the rush? Why the indecent haste?”

“I think that he is being railroaded, I think that this undermines our institutions of democracy, and I think that we should take a halt to these processes and allow him to have his day in court as others have done in the past. The House has never really rushed in this way when it came to the other cases. What is the difference in the case of Martin Nyindam?”

He added, “It should not be the case. We should uphold the tenets of democracy. Democracy is something precious that we’ve all had, and we have all subscribed to.”

When you start undermining its (democracy) pillars, you break it down, and the consequences for the nation are very severe. Simply because you have power, you shouldn’t feel that you can run roughshod over your opponents and the principles of democracy.”

Dr Bawumia further declared his support for the minority in parliament, “I stand with the principles being espoused by the minority in parliament, and they are doing a good job at it, and we want to support all the principles they are fighting for in this particular case”.

His remarks follow the Electoral Commission announcing the Kpandai Parliamentary Election rerun will be held on Tuesday, December 30.

In a statement signed by the Deputy Director of Research Mr Fred Tetteh read, “The Electoral Commission wishes to inform the General Public that following the Tamale High Court’s ruling on Monday, 24th November, 2025, ordering a rerun of the “Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election within thirty (30) days” and upon receipt of a letter from the Clerk to Parliament on Tuesday, 9th December, 2025, formally notifying the Commission of the occurrence of a vacancy in the Membership of Parliament, the seat of the Constituency in Parliament has become vacant.

The Electoral Commission will hold a rerun of the Parliamentary Election in the Kpandai Constituency on Tuesday, 30th December, 2025.

The rerun of the Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election will be conducted for only the three (3) Candidates who contested the 2024 Parliamentary Election in the said Constituency”.

The EC decision follows Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Clerk to Parliament, who has formally notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the membership of Parliament for the Kpandai Constituency.

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“Ghana’s democracy is seriously threatened by NDC’s manipulation”– NPP’s Ahiagbah

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Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has cried out that Ghana’s democracy is seriously threatened by NDC’s manipulation.

The NPP Director of Communications lamented that Ghana’s democracy is seriously threatened by the NDC’s manipulation of institutions just to gain more members of parliament.

In a social media post on X, Richard Ahiagbah wrote, “Ghana’s democracy is seriously threatened by the NDC’s manipulation of institutions for its vain pursuit of more MPs.

I don’t blame the EC; they might simply be trying to protect their jobs. We saw this happen with the decision to hold a limited re-run in Ablekumah North. I hope it works out for you. For the NPP, we will continue to explore all available legal options.

The truth is, if the voice of the people in Kpandai can be overturned this easily, then no mandate is truly secure…”

Some netizens reacting to the NPP’s director of communications’ remarks stated, “SALL happened, you were quiet, Assin North happened, you said nothing. You removed the EC chair, and you said nothing, so what are you saying something now? Keep that same energy player. …!!!”.

“But who says the good people of Kpandai will vote against the NPP? Stop the lamentations and go down there and campaign to retain your seat”, another netizen added.

One more X user added, “Efo, let me ask you one question: do you have any formal education? When ur own people from SALL—Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi—were denied parliamentary representation for four years, what was your stance? You make us think that some of you have never set foot in a classroom”.

Additionally, one more netizen added, “The seat is not going to be handed to the NDC just like that. People in Kpandai are going to vote, and their choice is going to be respected. If u believe u won it fairly, just go to the kpandai n win it again. U remember Gyakye Quayeson? He went and won the seat again”.

Also, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said Judges in Ghana now live in fear, delivering justice.

The NPP’s General Secretary alleged that the judiciary, which is supposed to be the last vanguard, has been captured by the NDC government.

According to Justin Kodua, Judges in Ghana now fear delivering justice over fears of facing similar consequences as Justice Torkonoo.

 Speaking on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, during the unveiling of the NPP’s amended constitution, Kodua stated, “We have witnessed escalating abuse of incumbency and state-sponsored intimidation of political opponents in the media”.

“We have seen the disturbing pattern of filing nolle prosequi to free their members who are standing trial for allegedly embezzling huge sums of money from the state. We have seen attempts to capture our institutions, including the judiciary, and efforts to take parliamentary seats we have won.”

Justin Kodua also accused the government of compromising the judiciary.

He referenced what he described as the controversial removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo.

“Unfortunately, the judiciary, which is supposed to be the last vanguard of the rule of law, has sadly been captured by the executive”.

“Today, in Ghana, judges fear delivering justice according to the law because they fear they will also suffer the same consequences as Justice Torkonoo did”, he claimed.

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Former NSA boss Osei Assibey’s bail reduced from GH¢623m to GH¢120m

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Osei Assibey Antwi, the former National Service Authority (NSA) Executive Director, has secured yet another variation of his bail conditions.

Previously, the High Court reduced Osei Assibey Antwi’s bail condition from GHc800 million to GHc623 million.

The High Court bail variation, however, maintained all other bail conditions.

This follows Osei Assibey’s lawyers arguing in court that the original bail of GHc800 million was impossible to meet by their client.

According to his lawyers, the initial bail would require providing dozens of high-value properties in Accra and Kumasi, which makes it unrealistic.

Osei Assibey’s lawyers also noted that the main purpose of bail was preventing flight risk, which has been achieved by their client surrendering his passports and also being placed on a stop list.

The High Court on Thursday, December 11, slashed his previous GH¢630 million to GH¢120 million with two sureties.

Osei Assibey Antwi’s other bail conditions, including the seizure of his passport and placement on the no-flight list, remain.

The Prosecutors had opposed the application, but Defence lawyers argued that the earlier sums were impossible to meet.

It will be recalled that Osei Assibey has been accused of authorising payments to over 60,000 non-existent national service personnel and misappropriating public funds.

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

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

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

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

The charge sheet also cites “unauthorised withdrawals from the Kumawu Farm Project account (No. 1018631542212), amounting to GH¢74 million”.

Meanwhile, Paul Yandoh, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has earlier stated that Osei Assibey Antwi is likely to spend Christmas in custody. 

Speaking on Ezra Adekyee, Paul Yandoh noted that Osei Assibey Antwi’s bail conditions are hefty.

He stated, “The allegations against him are grave. Considering the hefty bail conditions, I feel he will spend Christmas in custody.”

“It depends on the closeness of the relationship. But regardless, we would ensure we show up to express support for him,” he said.

“No single ethnic group can give us a president in Ghana” – Napo tells NPP

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Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the 2024 running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has told the party that no single ethnic group can give the party a president in Ghana.

According to Napo, whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the NPP needs the support of every ethnic group.

Napo highlighted that political parties are national parties and not ethnic groups.

Speaking during an interview on Adom TV, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh explained, “Whoever emerges as the presidential candidate needs the support of every ethnic group. In Ghana, everybody comes from somewhere and is going somewhere. Before Kwame Nkrumah went to parliament, wasn’t he from prison?

When Nkrumah went to legislature assembly, wasn’t he from prison? I’m getting to the point that ascribing seats is wrong. We have to start doing things deliberately to let us all be Ghanaians. In the UK, wherever you are coming from, you can stand for the presidency”.

He continued, “Kwame Nkrumah became the first president, and Busia from the Bono Region became the second prime minister, but went to the legislative Assembly on the Ashanti ticket. Are the Bono people not a minority group in Ghana? Dr Hilla Liman, the third one, is from Sisala, but Ghanaians voted for him.

What I am saying, It is very National. No single ethnic group can give us a president in Ghana. We have to have respect for all ethnic groups to allow people to say that this is the best candidate.  

The fourth president, Rawlings, was an ‘Ewe’, a typical national figure. Other Ghanaians voted for him; the whole of the North supported Rawlings like crazy”.

Napo further warned that when religion and ethnicity are added to politics, it ruins the national interest of Ghanaians.

“Since time in the memorial, the NDC’s largest vote came from the Ashanti region, and I have always said that once you introduce religion and ethnicity in politics, you have ruined the national interest of Ghanaians”, he added.

Meanwhile, in a separate interview, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has 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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NDC acting as if Ghana has been sold to them – Nana B

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The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has called on Ghanaians to rise up as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is acting as if Ghana has been sold to them.

Speaking during the NPP press conference, Nana B highlighted Sammy Darko’s claims of the government having a WhatsApp platform which consists of CSOs, Journalists, Police and even Judges.

Nana B stated, “On JOY FM News File, Sammy Darko revealed that the government has created a platform, and the civil society is also on the same platform. Some selected journalists, the OSP, Attorney General and the Police have also been added, but the scary part is that Judges are also on the platform.

The presidency is behind all of this. It’s all because they had an overwhelming majority.

He added, “As we speak now in parliament, they have an overwhelming majority, they do what pleases them… Nobody holds them responsible; they take Ghanaians to be dumb, such that the power Ghanaians gave them has given them the opportunity to make Ghanaians dumb.

They fought against the idea of buying a plane. Look at the things Ablakwa, Asiedu Nketia and Sammy Gyamfi said; meanwhile, with the power today, they are planning to buy 4 planes. Ghanaians have been forced to keep quiet; they do what they please. Lets us stand up and let them know that Ghana wasn’t sold to them, Ghana hasn’t become their property”, Nana B added.

Meanwhile, Manasseh Azure Awuni, an Investigative journalist, has reacted to claims by Sammy Appiah Darko, the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) Director of Strategy, Research, and Communication, over an alleged government WhatsApp group.

On JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Sammy Appiah Darko claimed he had an encounter with Manasseh about an issue in a group they both belong to, created by the government.

Sammy Darko claimed, “I’ve had an encounter with Manasseh over this. There is a government WhatsApp group that we are on, and he brings this issue up. In fact, as he said, he’s had the opportunity to see first-hand some of the work that we have done”.

He added, “The point I’m making is that it is created by the government because we are charting a new path on our anti-corruption policy.”

However, Manasseh Azure Awuni, in a sharp rebuttal, clarified that the John Mahama government has not constituted a WhatsApp group for any clandestine or discreet activities.

According to Manasseh Azure Awuni, he does not belong to or know of any government WhatsApp group that discusses discreet activities.

He revealed that there is a group with institutional representation which has all anti-corruption agencies in the country to develop a five-year National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP) to replace the expired 10-year NACAP.

The Investigative journalist in a post on Facebook wrote, “There is a working group that is developing a five-year National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP) to replace the expired 10-year NACAP.

The working group has institutional representation from all the state anti-corruption agencies, representatives of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, GIZ, the judiciary, the A-G, civil society groups, the police, FIC, youth representation, development partners of Ghana, and individuals who have contributed to the fight against corruption.

I am a member of the NEACAP Working Group on account of my work in the fight against corruption. Sammy Darko is a representative of the OSP in that group.

The NEACAP working group was publicly inaugurated and covered by the media. The group’s activities and regional consultations have been widely reported in the media. (A Google search will produce tons of stories about the NEACAP Working Group.)

The Group has a WhatsApp platform that coordinates its activities.

I don’t know how this is a “government WhatsApp group” as claimed by Sammy Darko, and suggested by others to mean the government’s capture of critical voices”.

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“I stand by the minority, they are doing a good job” – Bawumia on Kpandai dispute

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Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former vice president, has backed the minority in parliament following the commotion on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

According to Dr Bawumia, he stands by the minority and supports the good work they are doing in parliament.

Speaking in an interview, Dr Bawumia stated, “I stand with the principles being espoused by the minority in parliament, and they are doing a good job at it, and we want to support all the principles they are fighting for in this particular case”.

He further quizzed parliament on why they are undermining democratic institutions over the Kpandai parliamentary dispute.

According to Dr Bawumia, Martin Nyindam has filed an appeal process at the High Court and also filed a judicial review at the Supreme Court, with those cases yet to be adjudicated.

He added, “To say the least, I’m very disappointed with what is going on in our country. It looks like our institutions of democracy and our tenets of democracy are being undermined. The issue of Kpandai with Mathew Nyindam is not a new issue in our democratic politics. We have had issues with Dan Abodakpi and issues with James Gyakye Quayson in Assin.

Basically, you’ve had the House allow the legal processes to take place and be exhausted before state institutions are stampeded into acting in ways that undermine democracy.”

Dr Bawumia continued, “Martin Nyindam should be given his day in court. He has filed an appeal process at the High Court. He has filed for a judicial review at the Supreme Court, and none of those cases has been adjudicated, so why the rush? Why the indecent haste?”

“I think that he is being railroaded, I think that this undermines our institutions of democracy, and I think that we should take a halt to these processes and allow him to have his day in court as others have done in the past. The House has never really rushed in this way when it came to the other cases. What is the difference in the case of Martin Nyindam?”

He added, “It should not be the case. We should uphold the tenets of democracy. Democracy is something precious that we’ve all had, and we have all subscribed to.”

When you start undermining its (democracy) pillars, you break it down, and the consequences for the nation are very severe. Simply because you have power, you shouldn’t feel that you can run roughshod over your opponents and the principles of democracy.”

His remarks follow the Electoral Commission announcing the Kpandai Parliamentary Election rerun will be held on Tuesday, December 30.

In a statement signed by the Deputy Director of Research Mr Fred Tetteh read, “The Electoral Commission wishes to inform the General Public that following the Tamale High Court’s ruling on Monday, 24th November, 2025, ordering a rerun of the “Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election within thirty (30) days” and upon receipt of a letter from the Clerk to Parliament on Tuesday, 9th December, 2025, formally notifying the Commission of the occurrence of a vacancy in the Membership of Parliament, the seat of the Constituency in Parliament has become vacant.

The Electoral Commission will hold a rerun of the Parliamentary Election in the Kpandai Constituency on Tuesday, 30th December, 2025.

The rerun of the Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election will be conducted for only the three (3) Candidates who contested the 2024 Parliamentary Election in the said Constituency”.

The EC decision follows Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Clerk to Parliament, who has formally notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the membership of Parliament for the Kpandai Constituency.

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Mahama orders Majority leader to withdraw private members’ bill seeking to scrap OSP

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President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip in Parliament to withdraw their Private Member’s Bill seeking to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act.

The Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a statement released, stated, “President John Dramani Mahama has requested the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip in Parliament to withdraw the Private Member’s Bill tabled for the repeal of the Act establishing the Office of Special Prosecutor.

The President’s request follows his public expression of support for the strengthening of the Office of Special Prosecutor as a vital cog in the fight against corruption at a meeting with the Peace Council yesterday.

The President also reiterates his call on the Office of the Special Prosecutor to do more to boost public confidence in its work and frontally tackle corruption in line with the objectives informing the establishment of the office”.

The statement follows: the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga and his Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, have drafted a private member’s bill to repeal the OSP Act and abolish the OSP.

The draft bill, however, is yet to be presented to Parliament for consideration.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (Repeal) Bill, dated December 8, 2025, reveals Parliament’s intent to return full prosecutorial authority over corruption cases to the Attorney-General, in line with Article 88 of the Constitution.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama, yesterday, December 10, 2025, had said that it is premature for the closure of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

During a courtesy visit by the National Peace Council, Mahama urged that the office be given more time to operate, whilst also encouraging the OSP to accelerate some of its investigations and demonstrate its continued relevance to the public.

Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, explained, “I think it’s premature to call for the closure of that office. The unique thing about that office is it is the only anti-corruption agency that has prosecutorial powers to be able to prosecute themselves without going through the Attorney General and so people had mistrust for the Attorney General because the Attorney General normally is a member of government and is a Minister of State and so they believe that the Attorney General would be very reluctant to prosecute his own.

“But if there’s an independent office like the Office of the Special Prosecutor, it won’t matter who you are because they have security of tenure and they have prosecutorial powers whether you’re a member of government or you’re a member of a previous government or you are anybody who has misappropriated public funds, they have the law is behind them to be able to prosecute you”, he stated.

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“Why the indecent haste?” – Bawumia quizzes Parliament over Kpandai dispute

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Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has quizzed the parliament on why they are undermining democratic institutions over the Kpandai parliamentary dispute.

According to Dr Bawumia, Martin Nyindam has filed an appeal process at the High Court and also filed a judicial review at the Supreme Court, with those cases yet to be adjudicated.

Dr Bawumia asserted that the Kpandai rerun threatens Ghana’s democratic integrity, and the process must be halted.

Speaking in an interview, Dr Bawumia stated, “To say the least, I’m very disappointed with what is going on in our country. It looks like our institutions of democracy and our tenets of democracy are being undermined. The issue of Kpandai with Mathew Nyindam is not a new issue in our democratic politics. We have had issues with Dan Abodakpi and issues with James Gyakye Quayson in Assin.

Basically, you’ve had the House allow the legal processes to take place and be exhausted before state institutions are stampeded into acting in ways that undermine democracy.”

Dr Bawumia continued, “Martin Nyindam should be given his day in court. He has filed an appeal process at the High Court. He has filed for a judicial review at the Supreme Court, and none of those cases has been adjudicated, so why the rush? Why the indecent haste?”

“I think that he is being railroaded, I think that this undermines our institutions of democracy, and I think that we should take a halt to these processes and allow him to have his day in court as others have done in the past. The House has never really rushed in this way when it came to the other cases. What is the difference in the case of Martin Nyindam?”

He added, “It should not be the case. We should uphold the tenets of democracy. Democracy is something precious that we’ve all had, and we have all subscribed to.”

When you start undermining its (democracy) pillars, you break it down, and the consequences for the nation are very severe. Simply because you have power, you shouldn’t feel that you can run roughshod over your opponents and the principles of democracy.”

Dr Bawumia further declared his support for the minority in parliament, “I stand with the principles being espoused by the minority in parliament, and they are doing a good job at it, and we want to support all the principles they are fighting for in this particular case”.

His remarks follow the Electoral Commission announcing the Kpandai Parliamentary Election rerun will be held on Tuesday, December 30.

In a statement signed by the Deputy Director of Research Mr Fred Tetteh read, “The Electoral Commission wishes to inform the General Public that following the Tamale High Court’s ruling on Monday, 24th November, 2025, ordering a rerun of the “Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election within thirty (30) days” and upon receipt of a letter from the Clerk to Parliament on Tuesday, 9th December, 2025, formally notifying the Commission of the occurrence of a vacancy in the Membership of Parliament, the seat of the Constituency in Parliament has become vacant.

The Electoral Commission will hold a rerun of the Parliamentary Election in the Kpandai Constituency on Tuesday, 30th December, 2025.

The rerun of the Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election will be conducted for only the three (3) Candidates who contested the 2024 Parliamentary Election in the said Constituency”.

The EC decision follows Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Clerk to Parliament, who has formally notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the membership of Parliament for the Kpandai Constituency.

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More than 244 Menzgold customers have died since 2018 – Convener

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Fredrick Forson, the Chairman and Convener of the Menzgold Customers, has revealed that more than 244 customers have died since 2018.

The Convener of the Aggrieved Menzgold customers stressed that they are suffering from the devastating impact of the fraud on their investors caused by the alleged fraud.

Fredrick Forson highlighted that many Aggrieved Menzgold customers have died, with some homes broken and others’ dreams shattered.

Speaking to the media, Fredrick Forson explained, “More than 244 Menzgold customers have died since the 2018 Menzgold scandal. Some people even drank poison and died, others ‘ marriages got destroyed, some got sick with a serious disease, and we don’t even know the whereabouts of some members.

Our issue is very disheartening, and life has been very difficult for us. We don’t even know where we are going, but we are pleading with the government to give us a bailout and also appoint a receiver who will collect our data to know the conditions of Menzgold customers and the amount of money involved”.

The Convener of the Aggrieved Menzgold customers further called on President John Mahama to fulfil his promise of appointing a receiver and also to give them a financial bailout.

“We are looking forward to the Attorney General and the President making good on their promises to us. We are pleading with them to appoint a receiver and to also give us a financial bailout that we spoke about until the court case is resolved”, he added.

His comments follow the Supreme Court’s dismissal of his application by Nana Appiah Mensah, popularly known as NAM1, to overturn earlier rulings by the High Court and the Court of Appeal in his ongoing criminal trial.

The embattled Menzgold CEO must now open his defence in the ongoing criminal trial.

Reacting to the decision, Frederick Forson welcomed the ruling, saying. “Our understanding is that the High Court trial can now proceed. Today, we were also told that they will file their reasons on the 17th of this month [December 2025]. So, as directed earlier, we will return to the High Court on the 16th, which is next week. We are very happy, and we appreciate what the court has done, just that it has kept long.

Meanwhile, it will be recalled, Menzgold Ghana Limited, owned by NAM1, was offering high-return gold collectable investments.

However operated without the required licences from the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission, despite repeated warnings from regulators.

Menzgold Ghana Limited was then shut down by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2018, leaving thousands of Ghanaians with locked-up funds.

NAM1 is now facing charges including unlicensed gold trading, fraud, and money laundering.

However, the case has delayed for years by multiple appeals by NAM1.  

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“Mahama plays good cop in the morning; By 3 pm, his majority leader is doing the hatchet job” – Oppong Nkrumah

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Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, has called out the NDC-led government over their hypocrisy regarding the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

The Ofoase Ayirebi lawmaker noted that President Mahama, in the morning, is playing good cop, but by 3 pm, his majority leader and chief whip are doing the hatchet job in parliament to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

In a social media post, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah wrote, “In the morning, the President plays good cop, that it’s premature to scrap OSP. By 3 pm, his majority leader and chief whip, under a certificate of urgency, are doing the hatchet job in Parliament, processing a bill to scrap the office. Dear NDC, we see you!!!”.

His remarks follow President John Dramani Mahama’s saying that it is premature for the closure of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

During a courtesy visit by the National Peace Council, Mahama urged that the office be given more time to operate, whilst also encouraging the OSP to accelerate some of its investigations and demonstrate its continued relevance to the public.

Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, explained, “I think it’s premature to call for the closure of that office. The unique thing about that office is it is the only anti-corruption agency that has prosecutorial powers to be able to prosecute themselves without going through the Attorney General and so people had mistrust for the Attorney General because the Attorney General normally is a member of government and is a Minister of State and so they believe that the Attorney General would be very reluctant to prosecute his own.

“But if there’s an independent office like the Office of the Special Prosecutor, it won’t matter who you are because they have security of tenure and they have prosecutorial powers whether you’re a member of government or you’re a member of a previous government or you are anybody who has misappropriated public funds, they have the law is behind them to be able to prosecute you”, he stated.

However, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga and his Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, have drafted a private member’s bill to repeal the OSP Act and abolish the OSP.

The draft bill, however, is yet to be presented to Parliament for consideration.

Meanwhile, Justice Srem-Sai, the Deputy Attorney General, has revealed that a private citizen has hauled the Office of the Attorney General to the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

The Deputy Attorney General highlighted that the suit was filed by Private legal practitioner Noah Adamtey.

In a social media post on December 10, 2025, the Deputy AG stated, “I can confirm that a citizen – @NoahAdamtey – has sued the Attorney-General in Supreme Court suit number J1/3/2026.

His grounds: Parliament has no power to set up an office of a prosecutor which is independent and outside the control of the Attorney-General.

His relief: An order striking down … the provisions of Act 959 that confer autonomous prosecutorial authority on the Office of the Special Prosecutor or insulate it from the Attorney-General’s constitutional control”, his post concluded.

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Ken Ofori-Atta, seven others’ trial begins today – OSP

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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that the former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others trial will begin in court today, Thursday, December 11.

The OSP in a post on social media wrote, “The trial of Kenneth Ofori-Atta and 7 others expected to start today at Criminal Court 5”.

The eight suspects will be arraigned before the court in connection with the 78 charges filed against them in connection with the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

In the subsequent post, the OSP gave a breakdown of the counts facing the 8 suspects in the SML prosecution. Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1)is facing 28 counts, Ernest Darko Akore (A2) is facing 12 counts, Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3) is facing 39 counts, Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4) is facing 10 counts, Isaac Crentsil (A5) is facing 19 counts, Kwadwo Damoah (A6) is facing 8 counts, Evans Adusei (A7) is facing 19 counts, and finally SML (A8) is facing 18 counts.

Part of the suit filed at the High Court in Accra under case number CR/0106/2026, reads, “Conspiracy to commit the criminal offence of directly or indirectly influencing the procurement process to obtain an unfair advantage in the award of a procurement contract, contrary to section 23(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), and section 92(2)(b) of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663).”

The OSP in another post further detailed the case titled “The Republic V Kenneth Ofori-Atta and 7 others”.

The post read, “All you need to know;

Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1) was the Minister of Finance at all material times in relation to him.

Ernest Darko Akore (A2) was the Chef de Cabinet of Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1) in his capacity as the Minister of Finance at all material times in relation to him.

Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3) was the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority at all material times in relation to him.

Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4) was the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority at all material times in relation to him. Isaac Crentsil (A5) was the Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority at all material times in relation to him.

Kwadwo Damoah (A6) was the Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority at all material times in relation to him. Evans Adusei (A7) is the Chief Executive, beneficial owner, and controlling mind of SML (A8).

SML (A8) is a company registered in Ghana (formerly known as Strategic Mobilisation Enhancement Limited).

The Accused Persons conspired to set up and did perform acts in furtherance of the conspiracy to set up a criminal enterprise of directly and indirectly influencing the procurement process to obtain unfair advantage for SML (A8) in the award of procurement contracts for transaction audit services, external price verification services, measurement audit of downstream petroleum products, upstream petroleum audit services, and minerals audit services purportedly by the Government of Ghana, acting through the Ministry of Finance and Ghana Revenue Authority.

The criminal enterprise was commenced in 2017 by Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Evans Adusei (A7), and SML (A8), with the other Accused Persons joining the adventure at various times. The criminal enterprise was characterised by no genuine need for contracting SML (A8) for the obligations it purported to perform, and the contracts were secured for SML (A8) through self-serving patronage, sponsorship, and promotion by Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1), ErnestDarko Akore (A2), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), Isaac Crentsil (A5), and Kwadwo Damoah (A6) based on false and unverified claims.

Also, the contracts were attended by the commission of egregious prohibited acts as mandatory statutory prior approvals by Parliament, and the Procurement Authority were wantonly disregarded by Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), Isaac Crentsil (A5), and Kwadwo Damoah (A6), who acted with increased emboldened impunity as they freely abused their public offices by using the offices for private benefit.

Further, Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), Isaac Crentsil (A5), and Kwadwo Damoah (A6) ensured that there was no established financial management system of monitoring and verification to assure that the Republic was obtaining the value for the money it was paying to SML (8), and the channels of payments of public funds to SML (8) were set on automatic mode by Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), Isaac Crentsil (A5), and Kwadwo Damoah (A6) detached from actual performance and based on false and unverified claims in wilful oppressive injury to the public.

The actions of Kenneth Ofori-Atta (A1), Emmanuel Kofi Nti (A3), Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), Isaac Crentsil (A5), and Kwadwo Damoah (A6) created the opportunity for SML (A8) to largely pretend to perform the services under the various contracts – leading to immense financial loss to the Republic of about One Billion Four Hundred and Thirty-Six Million Two Hundred and Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty-Eight Cedis Fifty-Three Pesewas (GHC1,436,249,828.53).

And had they not been halted by the actions of three petitioners who lodged a complaint with the Office of the Special Prosecutor in December 2023 against the criminal enterprise; corruption and corruption-related investigations conducted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor between 20 December 2023 and 3 October 2025; Government intervention of temporarily suspending performance of the purported services in early January 2024; and a directive by the President of the Republic on 31 October 2025 for the termination of all the public contracts awarded to SML (A8) by the Ministry of Finance and Ghana Revenue Authority – the Accused Persons also intended that a further estimated Two Billion Seven Hundred and Ninety-Nine Million Six Hundred and Four Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-Four United States Dollars Seventy-One Cents (US$2,799,604,864.71) be paid to SML (A8) for a period of five(5) years without the mandatory statutory prior authorisation by Parliament.

The Accused Persons based their actions on their false claims that SML (A8) possessed technical expertise and capability in revenue assurance, and that the technical expertise and capability of SML (A8) had greatly increased revenue for the Republic; and further that  SML (A8) exclusively possessed the only patented and proven technology systems in the world for value chain transaction audits, external price verification, and measurement audit services in the downstream petroleum, upstream petroleum, and minerals sectors.

Based on the above, the Accused Persons have been charged before the Criminal Division of the High Court”, the post concluded.

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I will step aside or support it if Mahama decides to go for 3rd term – Mahama Ayariga

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Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader, has shared his opinion on the not ending talks surrounding the possibility of President John Dramani Mahama serving a third term in office.

The Majority, highlighted that the decision is up to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).

According to Mahama Ayariga, if such a decision is made by the NDC, he would step aside or support the party’s decision.

He, however, accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of putting ideas in the heads of Ghanaians that President John Mahama wants a third term.

Speaking on JOY NEWS AM Show, Mahama Ayariga stated, “The minority are rather trying to incite people to end up doing something they have clearly said they are not thinking about now.

If my party makes a decision that it is something that they want to pursue if I have an opposition to it, and internally within the party I am unebled to convince them about my side of the argument and the convince me about their side to the argument and I become convinced in my position as the leader of government business I will obliged to pursue it.

If I don’t accept, then I will have to resign; if I resign, it does not fall on me as leader of government business to pursue the party’s position, but if I remain as leader, I will be obliged to pursue it”, he added.

Also, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, has once again dismissed claims that President John Dramani Mahama intends to seek a third term in office.

The Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications described President John Mahama’s third-term talk as needless speculation and an absurd fantasy.

Speaking on the Face to Face programme on Channel One TV on Tuesday, December 9, Kwakye Ofosu explained, “The NPP have whipped itself into needless frenzy. President Mahama has stated emphatically that he will respect the Ghanaian Constitution. Because he’s a consummate democrat, so there’s no third term anywhere for him or any other person as far as the constitution is concerned.

“Anyone can say what they want. The fact that some people have gone on Facebook to say he should go for a third term doesn’t mean that will happen. The man himself has said he’s not interested.”

“So NPP should stop wasting their time and everybody’s time, and purporting to be angry. It’s an absurd fantasy they’re getting themselves into. The President has not expressed any intent. Any talk about it is a complete waste of everybody’s time,” he added.

However, President John Dramani Mahama has already 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 that he may seek another term in 2028, but the talks still persist.

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10 bodies exhumed at Amrahia cemetery to make way for Adenta–Dodowa road construction

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About ten bodies have been exhumed at Amrahia cemetery to make way for the Adenta–Dodowa road construction.

The exhumation and relocation rituals, according to the information gathered, lasted over 8 hours to make way for the Adenta–Dodowa road under the Big Push road project.

According to the narrator in the video, the ritual to exhumed the bodies lasted from 10 am to 7 pm, which was aimed to appease the death, and also seek permission from the to allow the contractot grade part of the cemetery.

Speaking in the viral video shared on X, the narrator in the video narrated, “A ritual that lasted from 10 am to 7 pm, which was aimed to appease death, and also seek permission from the to allow the contract grade part of the cemetery.

In doing so, about 10 bodies were exhumed from this cemetery from this stretch and relocated back into the cemetery. It was like a whole funeral held here when the rituals occurred; it took a very long time, and it was a very scary ritual”.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has said that the launch of the $10-billion ‘Big Push’ project will make the whole of Ghana a construction site.

John Mahama highlighted that GH¢30 billion had been allocated in next year’s budget to support the ‘Big Push’ infrastructure project.

Speaking at the sod cutting for the redevelopment works on the 117-kilometre stretch from Atimpoku in the Eastern Region to the Volta Region towns of Asikuma through Anyrawasi, Ho and Denu to Aflao, John Mahama stated, “The whole of Ghana is going to become a construction site.

“Today, we are delivering that bouncing baby, Big Push. The Volta Region has had some of the most neglected, abandoned roads in the country, and year in, year out, the chiefs have cried for repair and maintenance.”

He added, “The ‘Big Push’ is a concerted effort to bridge our infrastructure gap and propel Ghana towards sustainable development.

This is not just about asphalt and concrete; it is about building the foundations for a stronger economy, improved connectivity, and a better quality of life for all Ghanaians”.

He further 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.

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“Supreme Court has its work cut out” – Mahama on Wesley Girls-Muslim students’ saga

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President John Dramani Mahama has finally broken his silence concerning the Wesley Girls‘ Muslim students’ brouhaha.

Mahama asserted that the Supreme Court has its work cut out with faith-based organisations already agreeing to an MOU.

According to President John Mahama, he does not see any point of dispute, as faith-based organisations have already agreed in their own MoU to make room for the recognition of different faiths.

Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council on December 10, 2025, President Mahama stated, “There is a matter before the Supreme Court which is yet to be determined. If you read what the faith-based organisations agreed in their own MoU, I don’t see any point of dispute.

“They all accept that if there is a mission school, it has its faith orientation, but within that faith orientation, there must be recognition of diversity. It is right there in the MoU. I don’t want to suggest it but I think the Supreme Court has its work cut out for it because the same people signed that MoU, so I don’t see what the contention there is,” he said.

In the said MOU which was agreed and adopted by Government-Assisted and Private Mission Schools and validated on April 15, 2024.

Parts of the MOU read, “The schools shall state that no student is forced to select/choose a school against their will, hence the said student must be abreast with the culture, values, ethos, and the rules and regulations of the school of choice.

“… Rules and regulations of the schools should be made readily available and accessible to the general public. Pupils/students, parents, and guardians should be taken through orientation on all rules and regulations, including fasting, religious place of worship, and dress code”.

It added, “On the issue of fasting, students should be allowed to fast; however, permission should be sought by parents/guardians from school authorities, and requisite counselling provided before the period of fast commences. Students will, however, abide by all school rules and regulations. Any health-related effects of the fast, on the other hand, are not the school’s responsibility”.

“Only the prescribed uniform and/or mode of dressing of the particular mission-based school must be respected, and parents together with their wards must abide by the given directives.”

The debate has been ignited following Dominic Ayine, Attorney General and Minister for Justice, responding to a legal challenge over religious rules at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School (SHS).

According to the Attorney General, Wesley Girls is not a public school in the ordinary sense. It is a school owned by the Methodist Church but managed and funded by the government of Ghana.

In December 2024, Shafic Osman, a Ghanaian lawyer and PhD candidate at the London School of Economics, sued Wesley Girls’ Senior High School and the Government at the Supreme Court.

The case filed cited Wesley Girls’ restricting Muslim students from wearing the hijab, fasting during Ramadan, and practising other aspects of their faith.

Shafic Osman argued that a public school cannot lawfully restrict the religious rights of Muslim students nor compel them to practise a faith they do not subscribe to.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has ordered the Wesley Girls Senior High School to formally respond to allegations that it prevents Muslim students from practising their religion in the school.

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“EC simply trying to protect their jobs”- NPP’s Ahiagbah on Kpandai election rerun date

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Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said the Electoral Commission is simply trying to protect their jobs with the announcement of the Kpandai Parliamentary election rerun date.

The NPP Director of Communications lamented that Ghana’s democracy is seriously threatened by the NDC’s manipulation of institutions just to gain more members of parliament.

In a social media post on X, Richard Ahiagbah wrote, “Ghana’s democracy is seriously threatened by the NDC’s manipulation of institutions for its vain pursuit of more MPs.

I don’t blame the EC; they might simply be trying to protect their jobs. We saw this happen with the decision to hold a limited re-run in Ablekumah North. I hope it works out for you. For the NPP, we will continue to explore all available legal options.

The truth is, if the voice of the people in Kpandai can be overturned this easily, then no mandate is truly secure…”

His comments follow: The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has announced the Kpandai Parliamentary election rerun will be held on Tuesday, December 30.

In a statement signed by the Deputy Director of Research Mr Fred Tetteh read, “The Electoral Commission wishes to inform the General Public that following the Tamale High Court’s ruling on Monday, 24th November, 2025, ordering a rerun of the “Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election within thirty (30) days” and upon receipt of a letter from the Clerk to Parliament on Tuesday, 9th December, 2025, formally notifying the Commission of the occurrence of a vacancy in the Membership of Parliament, the seat of the Constituency in Parliament has become vacant.

The Electoral Commission will hold a rerun of the Parliamentary Election in the Kpandai Constituency on Tuesday, 30th December, 2025.

The rerun of the Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election will be conducted for only the three (3) Candidates who contested the 2024 Parliamentary Election in the said Constituency”.

The EC decision follows Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Clerk to Parliament, who has formally notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the membership of Parliament for the Kpandai Constituency.

This follows the High Court ordering a re-run of the 2024 Parliamentary Elections in that area within 30 days.

It will be recalled that the Tamale High Court, on November 24, 2025, ordered the rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary election within 30 days.

According to the High Court, the Electoral Commission has within 30 days from today to conduct the rerun.

His Lordship Emmanuel Brew Plange made this declaration following the legal challenge of the 2024 parliamentary election by the former Member of Parliament (MP) and the NDC, Daniel Nsala Wakpal.

The Parliamentary Service formally notified the Electoral Commission on 4th December 2025, which initiated the administrative process required to organise a re-run to fill the vacant seat.

The Clerk to Parliament letter was addressed to the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Jean Mensa.

According to the Clerk to Parliament the action was taken “In exercise of the power conferred and the duty imposed on the Clerk to Parliament by Article 112(5) of the 1992 Constitution, I hereby formally notify you of the occurrence of a vacancy in the membership of Parliament, occasioned by the Order of the High Court, Tamale, for a rerun of the Kpandai Parliamentary Elections, given on November 24, 2025.”

“Occasioned by the Order of the High Court, Tamale, for a re-run of the Kpandai Parliamentary Elections, given on the 24th day of November, 2025”.

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Police arrest three Fathers in Kasoa for sexually abusing their daughters

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The Ghana Police Service have arrested three fathers for allegedly sexually abusing their own daughters.

This followed a complaint from the Awutu Senya East Municipal Education Directorate to the Ghana Police Service.

The Awutu Senya East Municipal Education Directorate revealed that the victims of the abuse told theGirl-Child and Guidance and Counselling coordinators.

Three fathers were subsequently arrested following the complaint.

According to the Police, the three fathers are now cooperating with ongoing investigations.

Also, the Municipal Education Directorate has lamented that violations of children’s rights remain common in the Awutu Senya East Municipality.

The Education Directorate further expressed concern that the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), having 16 regional and 182 district offices across Ghana, has no office in Awutu Senya East.

In related news, A final-year student of the Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School, who is a victim of sexual abuse by the Headmaster Joshua Vidzro, has accused him of threatening to kill him if she did not terminate the pregnancy.

In an audio tape intercepted, the alleged victim is heard informing the headmaster of the pregnancy.

In another interview, she narrated accompanying the headmaster and another woman to take a sick colleague to the hospital.

Upon their return, the other woman parted ways with them, leaving her alone with the headmaster, revealing that the Headmaster Joshua Vidzro bought her food and later took her to an apartment where she was allegedly sexually abused.

She narrated, “After eating, I wanted to dispose of the pack, and he directed me to the kitchen. When I came back, he locked the door and threw the keys away, and carried me to the bedroom. All this while I was shouting. He started removing my clothes and forced himself on me. After he sent me back to school.”

“I started to feel unwell last week, so I went to the hospital for some tests, and I was confirmed positive. I informed him, and he threatened me, saying if I can’t terminate the pregnancy, then he will kill me,” she added.

Also, a 14-year-old student has also reported similar allegations against the Dzodze-Penyi SHS Headmaster following the Ghana Education Service (GES) order for him to step aside. 

Meanwhile, the headmaster of Dzodze Penyi Senior High School, Joshua Vidzro, has been ordered to step aside by the Ghana Education Service over allegations of sexual misconduct involving students.

According to a statement released by the GES, Joshua Vidzro has been ordered to step aside from his duties with immediate effect.

The GES highlighted that the development comes following allegations of the Headmaster’s involvement in sexual misconduct with some female students of Dzodze-Penyi SHS.

Majority Leader and Chief Whip draft a private members’ bill to scrap OSP

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The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga and his Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, have drafted a private member’s bill seeking to repeal the OSP Act and scrap the OSP.

According to reports, the private members’ bill is yet to be presented to Parliament for consideration.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (Repeal) Bill, dated December 8, 2025, reveals Parliament’s intent to return full prosecutorial authority over corruption cases to the Attorney-General, in line with Article 88 of the Constitution.

The news comes at the time President John Dramani Mahama announced it was premature for anyone to call for the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

During a courtesy visit by the National Peace Council, Mahama urged that the office be given more time to operate, whilst also encouraging the OSP to accelerate some of its investigations and demonstrate its continued relevance to the public.

Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, explained, “I think it’s premature to call for the closure of that office. The unique thing about that office is it is the only anti-corruption agency that has prosecutorial powers to be able to prosecute themselves without going through the Attorney General and so people had mistrust for the Attorney General because the Attorney General normally is a member of government and is a Minister of State and so they believe that the Attorney General would be very reluctant to prosecute his own.

“But if there’s an independent office like the Office of the Special Prosecutor, it won’t matter who you are because they have security of tenure and they have prosecutorial powers whether you’re a member of government or you’re a member of a previous government or you are anybody who has misappropriated public funds, they have the law is behind them to be able to prosecute you”, he stated.

Also, Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has said Ghana cannot continue to allocate huge sums to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) when the country is not getting the results.

According to Speaker Bagbin, the Office of the Special Prosecutor was created to prove a point that it was prepared to tackle corruption.

He further questioned the constitutional basis of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Speaking during a debate in Parliament on Thursday, November 4, 2024, Speaker Bagbin stated, “If you recall, during the deliberation on the OSP, a number of us stated on the floor of this House that it has no constitutional basis, but we wanted to signal to the world that we are going to fight corruption”.

“At the end of the day…we cannot continue to allocate huge sums to the same office when we are not getting the results. This is one of the agencies we should be looking at,” he remarked.

Additionally, details have emerged of the three petitions seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.

It will be recalled that news broke that President John Dramani Mahama had forwarded three petitions seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng to the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

According to the report, President Mahama received 10 petitions for the removal of two heads of public institutions and two deputies appointed under Article 70 of the Constitution.

In one of the petitions filed by the Coalition for Integrity in Governance (COFIIG) accused Kissi Agyebeng of incompetence, financial mismanagement, conflict of interest, and negligence of duty.

Executive Chairman of COFIIG, Simon Yaw Awadzi, called on President Mahama to initiate removal proceedings under Section 15 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 and Article 146 of Ghana’s constitution.

The group alleged that Kissi Agyebeng mismanaged public funds allocated to the Office of the Special Prosecutor since 2021, highlighting that over GHS364 million in budgetary allocations were made without any publicly available audited financial statements.

The group also accuses the Special Prosecutor of poor performance, pointing to the absence of major corruption convictions or significant asset recoveries despite the resources at his disposal.

COFIIG petition further references alleged misbehaviour, noting claims that the Special Prosecutor withheld investigative dockets from the Attorney-General, delaying the extradition process of former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

They further raised concerns of conflict-of-interest concerns, claiming that Mr Agyebeng’s nomination was influenced by a senior figure of the Akufo-Addo government, which creates uncertainty about his neutrality, calling for a forensic audit of the OSP’s accounts.

A second petition received by Shamima Muslim, the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, on behalf of President Mahama, filed by Apostle Abraham Lincoln Larbi of the Agro Ne Fom’ protestors, alleged that Kissi Agyebeng connived with Ken Ofori-Atta to help him evade accountability and accused him of refusing to submit the docket needed for the extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta to the Office of the Attorney General.

According to reports, the third petition also focuses entirely on the SML matter, alleging that the Special Prosecutor allowed Ken Ofori-Atta to flee, failed to use his police powers to arrest him.

The petition also accused the Special Prosecutor of lying about attempts to seek support from security agencies.

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A-G hauled to Supreme Court over OSP legality – Deputy Attorney General reveals

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Justice Srem-Sai, the Deputy Attorney General, has revealed that a private citizen has hauled the Office of the Attorney General to the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

The Deputy Attorney General highlighted that the suit was filed by Private legal practitioner Noah Adamtey.

In a social media post on December 10, 2025, the Deputy AG stated, “I can confirm that a citizen – @NoahAdamtey – has sued the Attorney-General in Supreme Court suit number J1/3/2026.

His grounds: Parliament has no power to set up an office of a prosecutor which is independent and outside the control of the Attorney-General.

His relief: An order striking down … the provisions of Act 959 that confer autonomous prosecutorial authority on the Office of the Special Prosecutor or insulate it from the Attorney-General’s constitutional control”, his post concluded.

Meanwhile, the lawsuit comes at a time when there are renewed calls for the OSP to be scrapped over claims the office has failed to deliver on its mandate.

However, President John Dramani Mahama has said it is premature for the closure of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

During a courtesy visit by the National Peace Council, Mahama urged that the office be given more time to operate, whilst also encouraging the OSP to accelerate some of its investigations and demonstrate its continued relevance to the public.

Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, explained, “I think it’s premature to call for the closure of that office. The unique thing about that office is it is the only anti-corruption agency that has prosecutorial powers to be able to prosecute themselves without going through the Attorney General and so people had mistrust for the Attorney General because the Attorney General normally is a member of government and is a Minister of State and so they believe that the Attorney General would be very reluctant to prosecute his own.

“But if there’s an independent office like the Office of the Special Prosecutor, it won’t matter who you are because they have security of tenure and they have prosecutorial powers whether you’re a member of government or you’re a member of a previous government or you are anybody who has misappropriated public funds, they have the law is behind them to be able to prosecute you”, he stated.

However, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga and his Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, have drafted a private member’s bill to repeal the OSP Act and abolish the OSP.

The draft bill, however, is yet to be presented to Parliament for consideration.

Meanwhile, Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has said Ghana cannot continue to allocate huge sums to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) when the country is not getting the results.

According to Speaker Bagbin, the Office of the Special Prosecutor was created to prove a point that it was prepared to tackle corruption.

He further questioned the constitutional basis of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Speaking during a debate in Parliament on Thursday, November 4, 2024, Speaker Bagbin stated, “If you recall, during the deliberation on the OSP, a number of us stated on the floor of this House that it has no constitutional basis, but we wanted to signal to the world that we are going to fight corruption”.

“At the end of the day…we cannot continue to allocate huge sums to the same office when we are not getting the results. This is one of the agencies we should be looking at,” he remarked.

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“Speed up investigations and prosecution” – President Mahama tells OSP

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President John Dramani Mahama has told the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to speed up its investigations and prosecution.

According to President Mahama, the OSP must speed up its investigation and prosecution so that the Ghanaian people will know the office is working.

President Mahama also stated that it is premature for the closure of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

He made this known during a courtesy visit by the National Peace Council.

Mahama urged that the office be given more time to operate, whilst also encouraging the OSP to accelerate some of its investigations and demonstrate its continued relevance to the public.

Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, explained, “I think it’s premature to call for the closure of that office. The unique thing about that office is it is the only anti-corruption agency that has prosecutorial powers to be able to prosecute themselves without going through the Attorney General and so people had mistrust for the Attorney General because the Attorney General normally is a member of government and is a Minister of State and so they believe that the Attorney General would be very reluctant to prosecute his own.

“But if there’s an independent office like the Office of the Special Prosecutor, it won’t matter who you are because they have security of tenure and they have prosecutorial powers whether you’re a member of government or you’re a member of a previous government or you are anybody who has misappropriated public funds, they have the law is behind them to be able to prosecute you”, he stated.

However, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga and his Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, have drafted a private member’s bill to repeal the OSP Act and abolish the OSP.

The draft bill, however, is yet to be presented to Parliament for consideration.

Meanwhile, Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has said Ghana cannot continue to allocate huge sums to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) when the country is not getting the results.

According to Speaker Bagbin, the Office of the Special Prosecutor was created to prove a point that it was prepared to tackle corruption.

He further questioned the constitutional basis of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Speaking during a debate in Parliament on Thursday, November 4, 2024, Speaker Bagbin stated, “If you recall, during the deliberation on the OSP, a number of us stated on the floor of this House that it has no constitutional basis, but we wanted to signal to the world that we are going to fight corruption”.

“At the end of the day…we cannot continue to allocate huge sums to the same office when we are not getting the results. This is one of the agencies we should be looking at,” he remarked.

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“I don’t see any point of dispute” – Mahama on Wesley Girls-Muslim students’ brouhaha

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President John Dramani Mahama has finally broken his silence concerning the Wesley Girls‘ Muslim students’ brouhaha.

According to President John Mahama, he does not see any point of dispute, as faith-based organisations have already agreed in their own MoU to make room for the recognition of different faiths.

Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council on December 10, 2025, President Mahama stated, “There is a matter before the Supreme Court which is yet to be determined. If you read what the faith-based organisations agreed in their own MoU, I don’t see any point of dispute.

“They all accept that if there is a mission school, it has its faith orientation, but within that faith orientation, there must be recognition of diversity. It is right there in the MoU. I don’t want to suggest it but I think the Supreme Court has its work cut out for it because the same people signed that MoU, so I don’t see what the contention there is,” he said.

In the said MOU which was agreed and adopted by Government-Assisted and Private Mission Schools and validated on April 15, 2024.

Parts of the MOU read, “The schools shall state that no student is forced to select/choose a school against their will, hence the said student must be abreast with the culture, values, ethos, and the rules and regulations of the school of choice.

“… Rules and regulations of the schools should be made readily available and accessible to the general public. Pupils/students, parents, and guardians should be taken through orientation on all rules and regulations, including fasting, religious place of worship, and dress code”.

It added, “On the issue of fasting, students should be allowed to fast; however, permission should be sought by parents/guardians from school authorities, and requisite counselling provided before the period of fast commences. Students will, however, abide by all school rules and regulations. Any health-related effects of the fast, on the other hand, are not the school’s responsibility”.

“Only the prescribed uniform and/or mode of dressing of the particular mission-based school must be respected, and parents together with their wards must abide by the given directives.”

The debate has been ignited following Dominic Ayine, Attorney General and Minister for Justice, responding to a legal challenge over religious rules at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School (SHS).

According to the Attorney General, Wesley Girls is not a public school in the ordinary sense. It is a school owned by the Methodist Church but managed and funded by the government of Ghana.

In December 2024, Shafic Osman, a Ghanaian lawyer and PhD candidate at the London School of Economics, sued Wesley Girls’ Senior High School and the Government at the Supreme Court.

The case filed cited Wesley Girls’ restricting Muslim students from wearing the hijab, fasting during Ramadan, and practising other aspects of their faith.

Shafic Osman argued that a public school cannot lawfully restrict the religious rights of Muslim students nor compel them to practise a faith they do not subscribe to.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has ordered the Wesley Girls Senior High School to formally respond to allegations that it prevents Muslim students from practising their religion in the school.

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“It’s premature to call for the closure of OSP” – President Mahama

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President John Dramani Mahama has said it is premature for the closure of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

During a courtesy visit by the National Peace Council, Mahama urged that the office be given more time to operate, whilst also encouraging the OSP to accelerate some of its investigations and demonstrate its continued relevance to the public.

Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, explained, “I think it’s premature to call for the closure of that office. The unique thing about that office is it is the only anti-corruption agency that has prosecutorial powers to be able to prosecute themselves without going through the Attorney General and so people had mistrust for the Attorney General because the Attorney General normally is a member of government and is a Minister of State and so they believe that the Attorney General would be very reluctant to prosecute his own.

“But if there’s an independent office like the Office of the Special Prosecutor, it won’t matter who you are because they have security of tenure and they have prosecutorial powers whether you’re a member of government or you’re a member of a previous government or you are anybody who has misappropriated public funds, they have the law is behind them to be able to prosecute you”, he stated.

However, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga and his Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, have drafted a private member’s bill to repeal the OSP Act and abolish the OSP.

The draft bill, however, is yet to be presented to Parliament for consideration.

Meanwhile, Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has said Ghana cannot continue to allocate huge sums to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) when the country is not getting the results.

According to Speaker Bagbin, the Office of the Special Prosecutor was created to prove a point that it was prepared to tackle corruption.

He further questioned the constitutional basis of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Speaking during a debate in Parliament on Thursday, November 4, 2024, Speaker Bagbin stated, “If you recall, during the deliberation on the OSP, a number of us stated on the floor of this House that it has no constitutional basis, but we wanted to signal to the world that we are going to fight corruption”.

“At the end of the day…we cannot continue to allocate huge sums to the same office when we are not getting the results. This is one of the agencies we should be looking at,” he remarked.

Additionally, details have emerged of the three petitions seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.

It will be recalled that news broke that President John Dramani Mahama had forwarded three petitions seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng to the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

According to the report, President Mahama received 10 petitions for the removal of two heads of public institutions and two deputies appointed under Article 70 of the Constitution.

In one of the petitions filed by the Coalition for Integrity in Governance (COFIIG) accused Kissi Agyebeng of incompetence, financial mismanagement, conflict of interest, and negligence of duty.

Executive Chairman of COFIIG, Simon Yaw Awadzi, called on President Mahama to initiate removal proceedings under Section 15 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 and Article 146 of Ghana’s constitution.

The group alleged that Kissi Agyebeng mismanaged public funds allocated to the Office of the Special Prosecutor since 2021, highlighting that over GHS364 million in budgetary allocations were made without any publicly available audited financial statements.

The group also accuses the Special Prosecutor of poor performance, pointing to the absence of major corruption convictions or significant asset recoveries despite the resources at his disposal.

COFIIG petition further references alleged misbehaviour, noting claims that the Special Prosecutor withheld investigative dockets from the Attorney-General, delaying the extradition process of former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

They further raised concerns of conflict-of-interest concerns, claiming that Mr Agyebeng’s nomination was influenced by a senior figure of the Akufo-Addo government, which creates uncertainty about his neutrality, calling for a forensic audit of the OSP’s accounts.

A second petition received by Shamima Muslim, the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, on behalf of President Mahama, filed by Apostle Abraham Lincoln Larbi of the Agro Ne Fom’ protestors, alleged that Kissi Agyebeng connived with Ken Ofori-Atta to help him evade accountability and accused him of refusing to submit the docket needed for the extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta to the Office of the Attorney General.

According to reports, the third petition also focuses entirely on the SML matter, alleging that the Special Prosecutor allowed Ken Ofori-Atta to flee, failed to use his police powers to arrest him.

The petition also accused the Special Prosecutor of lying about attempts to seek support from security agencies.

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EC announce Kpandai Parliamentary election rerun date

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The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has announced the Kpandai Parliamentary election rerun will be held on Tuesday, December 30.

In a statement signed by the Deputy Director of Research Mr Fred Tetteh read, “The Electoral Commission wishes to inform the General Public that following the Tamale High Court’s ruling on Monday, 24th November, 2025, ordering a rerun of the “Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election within thirty (30) days” and upon receipt of a letter from the Clerk to Parliament on Tuesday, 9th December, 2025, formally notifying the Commission of the occurrence of a vacancy in the Membership of Parliament, the seat of the Constituency in Parliament has become vacant.

The Electoral Commission will hold a rerun of the Parliamentary Election in the Kpandai Constituency on Tuesday, 30th December, 2025.

The rerun of the Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election will be conducted for only the three (3) Candidates who contested the 2024 Parliamentary Election in the said Constituency”.

The EC decision follows Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Clerk to Parliament, who has formally notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the membership of Parliament for the Kpandai Constituency.

This follows the High Court ordering a re-run of the 2024 Parliamentary Elections in that area within 30 days.

It will be recalled that the Tamale High Court, on November 24, 2025, ordered the rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary election within 30 days.

According to the High Court, the Electoral Commission has within 30 days from today to conduct the rerun.

His Lordship Emmanuel Brew Plange made this declaration following the legal challenge of the 2024 parliamentary election by the former Member of Parliament (MP) and the NDC, Daniel Nsala Wakpal.

The Parliamentary Service formally notified the Electoral Commission on 4th December 2025, which initiated the administrative process required to organise a re-run to fill the vacant seat.

The Clerk to Parliament letter was addressed to the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Jean Mensa.

According to the Clerk to Parliament the action was taken “In exercise of the power conferred and the duty imposed on the Clerk to Parliament by Article 112(5) of the 1992 Constitution, I hereby formally notify you of the occurrence of a vacancy in the membership of Parliament, occasioned by the Order of the High Court, Tamale, for a rerun of the Kpandai Parliamentary Elections, given on November 24, 2025.”

“Occasioned by the Order of the High Court, Tamale, for a re-run of the Kpandai Parliamentary Elections, given on the 24th day of November, 2025”.

Meanwhile, Nana Bristiam Okore Atosah II, the Paramount Chief of the Kpandai Traditional Area, has said they are not opposed to the Tamale High Court decision.

According to the Paramount Chief of Kpandai, there is nobody to stand against the court verdict, adding that they are going to vote once the chance comes.

The Chief further emphasised that Kpandai is peaceful, and anybody claiming Kpandai is at war is a liar.

Nana Bristiam Okore Atosah II also warned traditional leaders against engaging in partisan politics.

Speaking to the media at his Palace on Tuesday, December 9, Nana Atosah stated, “We, the chiefs and opinion leaders in Kpandai, are saying that we are nobody to stand against the verdict of the court.

We will vote if the chance comes from the court. And again, we fear nobody, Kpandai is peaceful, and anybody telling you Kpandai is at war is a liar”.

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Ghana deports 3 Israelis in a swift reciprocal response to ‘ill-treatment and unjustified deportation’

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Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in a swift reciprocal response to what it describes as the “ill-treatment and unjustified deportation” of three Ghanaians by Israeli authorities at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.

The Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, had earlier expressed that the Government of Ghana is appalled at the ill-treatment meted out to Ghanaian travellers by Israeli authorities, adding that the country was considering immediate reciprocal action.

In a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana has been compelled to activate appropriate reciprocal action by deporting three Israelis who arrived in Ghana.

The statement read, “ACCRA, 10th  DECEMBER, 2025 – Following the ill-treatment and unjustified deportation of three Ghanaian nationals by Israeli authorities, the Government of Ghana has been compelled to retaliate by deporting three (3) Israelis who arrived in Ghana earlier today.

The Charge d’Affaires ad Interim of the Embassy of the State of Israel was promptly summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, considering that the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana is currently out of the jurisdiction. Both Governments have agreed to resolve the matter amicably.

The Government of Ghana will continue to safeguard the dignity of its nationals and also that of other nationals.

Ghana Jeeply values our relations with all friendly countries and expects our citizens to be treated with dignity and respect in much the same way as other goveraments expeet Ghana to treat their nationals”.

This follows the earlier statement released by the Ministry that same day, which stated, “ACCRA, 10th  DECEMBER, 2025 – The Government of the Republic of Ghana wishes to express its strong protest and deplores the recent ill-treatment meted out to Ghanaian nationals travelling to Israel at the entry port of Ben Gurion International Airport.

The Government has observed with great concern that since Sunday, 7th December 2025, Ghanaian travellers have been deliberately targeted and subjected to inhumane and traumatic treatment.

On the day in issue, seven (7) Ghanaian travellers to Israel were detained at the Ben Gurion International Airport without justifiable cause. The detained included four (4) members of a Parliamentary delegation taking part in the ongoing Annual International Cybersecurity Conference in Tel Aviv. They were only released after more than five hours of strenuous diplomatic intervention.

The remaining three (3) were deported on the next available flight and have since arrived in Ghana.

The Government of Ghana considers the actions of the Israeli authorities as unfairly targeting Ghanaian travellers and accordingly conveys its strong reservations against the humiliating treatment of our citizens at the Ben Gurion International Airport.

It is worth highlighting that Ghana and Israel have enjoyed cordial relations for more than six decades, with considerably high volumes of unimpeded travel by citizens of both nations. This condemnable conduct by Israeli authorities is extremely provocative, unacceptable and inconsistent with our friendly historical relations.

Following our enquiries, we find the justification provided by the Israeli Government, being an alleged non-cooperation of our Embassy in the deportation of Ghanaians in Israeli custody, as totally untenable, as the facts confirm that our mission in Tel Aviv has been responsive and compliant with international law.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will this morning summon officials of the Israeli Embassy in Accra to convey our displeasure in the strongest possible terms.

Meanwhile, the Government of Ghana is considering appropriate reciprocal action”.

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“30 is not a deadline for anything” – McDan cautions Ghanaian youths

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The Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan, has cautioned Ghanaian youths against the growing trend of treating age 30 like a deadline for success.

McDan expressed worry over the pressure young people put on themselves, reminding them that age 30 is not a finish line; it should serve as a wake-up call to plan their lives with intention.

According to McDan, those in their 20s should stop obsessing over looking successful and instead use that decade to learn, experiment, fail, build skills, and lay the foundations that truly lead to success.

In a social media post, McDan wrote, “I’m very worried about a trend that is becoming very normal these days. I’m seeing too many people treat the age of 30 ike a deadline. It is something that has been bothering me for a while.

If you’re under 30, grab a chair and let’s have a conversation.

You see, 30 is not a deadline for anything. Please don’t overpressure yourself,

But if you don’t plan your life well, even at 60, you may still have nothing to your name. I know life is pretty difficult for a lot of people, and not everyone is privileged, but still, plan and live with intention,

in your 20s, focus less on looking successful and more on building the foundations of success. This is the time to learn, experiment, fail fast, and pick up skills that will pay off later.

Don’t waste your 20s trying to impress people who won’t matter in 5-20 years. Use the time to invest in yourself, your health, your knowledge, and your network.

Your 30s are not about starting over. They’re about refining, removing what doesn’t give you good value in life, and doubling down on what works.

If you feel behind in your 30s, remember: it’s not too late. Many famous people today built businesses and organisations, changed careers, and found their passion after 30. But none of them did it by sitting still

Money matters, but discipline matters more. If you can* manage 100 cedis, you won’t magically manage 100million. Financial literacy + intentional living = freedom in your later years.

So no, 30 is not a deadline. But it is a reminder. Life won’t just happen and turn into the future that you want. You have to plan, structure, build, and grow it”.

In related news, McDan, has said the Volta Region can generate $9 billion annually.

According to McDan, the Volta Region is a sleeping giant with a youth population exceeding 70 per cent.

Speaking passionately at the Volta Economic Forum under the theme “Harnessing the Volta Corridor Economic Potential for the 24-Hour Economy Take-off,” McDan stated, “Everybody is talking about investment, but I was talking about revenue. The Volta Region can generate nine billion dollars. Is it our attitude, or are we just not deliberate?”

“I’m developing the biggest salt mine in Africa,” he said. “Yes, there are challenges, but we’re scaling through. I’m moving into the Volta Region to start operations and develop it.”

He added, “You can have the longest cable car in the world near Afadjato Mountain. This region can be a tourism powerhouse,” he said, referencing the area’s “health tourism” potential, including traditional waterfalls believed to have healing powers.

“I want to see private jets flying here into the Volta Region with investors. Let’s take this region seriously,” he stated.

McDan further described the Volta Region as a “sleeping giant” with a youth population exceeding 70 percent.

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Akufo-Addo could have sent over 15 NDC MPs to Nsawam over double salary scandal – Fatimatu Abubakar

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Fatimatu Abubakar, the former Information Minister, has said former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo could have sent over fifteen NDC MPs to Nsawam Prison over the double salary scandal.

According to Fatimatu Abubakar, Akufo-Addo could have sanctioned the entire leadership of the NDC Members of Parliament (MPs) over the claimed double salary scandal, but chose not to.

It will be recalled that the double salary scandal reports emerged with about 48 Members of Parliament, who served as ministers under the then former President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, fingered for allegedly receiving double salaries.

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Police Service opened investigations into the claims; however, the CID later clarified that investigations had not been suspended.

The report had earlier suggested that 25 MPs were invited by the CID for questioning; however, further documentation indicated that nearly 48 former NDC appointees were involved.

The data revealed several ministers took double salaries between 2012 and 2016, with some receiving double payments monthly throughout their tenure, while others did so for shorter periods because of reshuffles.

Speaking on Movement TV on December 6, 2025, Fatimatu Abubakar stated, “When we were in government, there was the double salary scandal. They had more than fifteen MPs implicated and other issues.

If we had taken action, by now almost the entire front bench of the Majority would have been in Nsawam. But the President didn’t want that. How do you wipe out the leadership of a whole political party in the name of double salary?” she questioned.

“I have lost hope in Ghana because it is glaring that what is happening is politically motivated. I have heard the national chairman of the NDC listing all the top political appointments they will sack from the Chief Justice to the Electoral Commission,” she claimed.

Fatimatu Abubakar further criticised the NDC over its unfair treatment of former appointees of the erstwhile NPP government accused of corruption.

She highlighted that bail conditions for appointees facing corruption and related charges are excessively high.

In related bail condition news, Sam Pyne, a Former Ashanti Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Kumasi Mayor, has warned the NDC-led government over their excessive bail conditions in recent corruption-related cases.

According to Sam Pyne, if such trends continue, the next NPP government might as well launch a One District, One EOCO Office initiative.

He further warned that when the NPP comes to power, the NDC appointees will have to bring the crucified Christ on the cross as their bail conditions.

Mr Pyne urged State authorities to be measured and fair in everything as they pursue justice.

He warned that excessive bail terms could erode public confidence in the legal process.

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“The properties you acquired without helping the grassroots caused NPP’s defeat” – Abronye blast Naa Torshie

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Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, has blast the former Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) Irene Naa Torshie.

Abronye criticised Naa Torshie for blaming Dr Bawumia for the party’s loss in the 2024 elections.

He accused Irene Naa Torshie of being one of the key reasons behind the defeat and went on to televise several properties he claimed she acquired while the party was in power.

Speaking on Ohia TV on his show, Abronye DC stated, “Naa Torshie says, Dr Bawumia caused the NPP’s defeat, and if we pick him as flagbearer again, we will lose. Naa Torshie, the properties you acquired in Accra, the ga people knew you had nothing, which is why they didn’t vote for you. You were just like me, the properties you were stealing in Accra and Kumasi. The building you bought, and also acquired one for someone else. The yard that you have with big trucks is also one of the reasons why they voted against the NPP.

The properties you acquired without helping the NPP grassroots were the reason we lost the election”, he added.

Meanwhile, Irene Naa Torshie has told NPP delegates her women’s fellowship members have boldly told her if the party brings back Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ten times, they will not vote for him.

The NPP woman backing Kennedy Agyapong to become the next NPP presidential candidate ahead of the January 2026 polls highlighted, “When you go to Church, what have they been saying? As for me, my women’s fellowship were saying Naa if you bring some (Bawumia)10 times they won’t vote for him”.

“Even today, they have the Kusasi and the Mamprusi conflict and a whole lot. When we go in for that same person, they won’t vote for him”, she added.

In related news, Irene Naa Torshie has responded to members of the NPP who have accused her of backing Kennedy Agyapong in hopes of securing the vice presidential candidacy.

According to Naa Torshie, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who had no party card, was made vice president for eight It seems fair for me to also become vice president, given her service to the party.

Speaking to NPP delegates, Irene Naa Torshie stated, “They are saying I want to become vice president, that is why I am supporting Kennedy Agyapong. As I am standing here, if I become a vice president, is there anything wrong with it?

If someone who didn’t have a party card and hadn’t served the party in any capacity can be made vice president for 8 years, then it seems fair for me to also become vice president, given my service to the party”.

“They are even saying I collapse the School Feeding, when they come telling lies about me, tell them to sell their candidate and stop telling lies about me”, she added.

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“NDC can only lose in 2028 if it allows itself to fall apart” – Krontihene of Akyem Asuom

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Nana Boadi Amponim Obo-dade III, the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, has warned the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) that they can only lose the 2028 elections if they allow themselves to fall apart.

According to Nana Boadi, if the NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia enters the flagbearer race, it could trigger internal divisions and weaken the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Nana Boadi stated that Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has become the NDC’s Abusuapanyin following the death of former President Jerry John Rawlings.

He explained that the Abusuapanyin position, Asiedu Nketiah, must prioritise party unity rather than pursue a presidential ambition.

He further encouraged Asiedu Nketiah to focus on guiding and mentoring emerging leaders within the NDC.

Speaking to journalists at his palace on December 7, 2025, the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom explained, “I sincerely hope he does not contest the flagbearership. Since President Rawlings passed on, Asiedu Nketiah has become our Abusuapanin, the family head. And when a contest begins, if the Abusuapanin is not careful and decides to compete, it can divide and destroy the family.

“He should serve as the central pillar that holds everyone together. If President John Mahama does not contest, there will be a rush for the position, and the NDC can only lose in 2028 if it allows itself to fall apart. I wish Asiedu Nketiah would be the glue that brings all the competing interests together,” he urged.

His comment comes following reports that the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, the NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and other NDC bigwigs have silently begun jostling to replace Mahama as the next NDC flagbearer.

Julius Debrah and Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the two NDC bigwigs, have been accused by the netizens of only thinking of the next election rather than the 24-hour economy and the menace of galamsey.

Asiedu Nketia has been on a Thank You tour to acknowledge the contributions of party executives and grassroots for their role in the NDC’s victory in the 2024 general elections.

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, on the other hand, has been organising walks and calling on Ghanaians to embrace walking as a simple yet powerful tool for healthy living, unity, and national progress.

Meanwhile, Prophet Telvin Sowah, a Ghanaian man of God, has boldly prophesied that the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, will become Ghana’s president in 2028.

According to Prophet Telvin Sowah, Asiedu Nketia will become Ghana’s president in 2028 and will serve for two terms.

He emphasised that the New Patriotic Party in 2028 will garner 44.78 per cent in the election, with the NDC winning by 53 per cent.

Speaking in an interview on Accra FM, shared on TikTok, Prophet Telvin Sowah stated, “NPP results 2028, 44.78 per cent, NDC presidential results are 53 per cent. Asiedu Nketia will be the president of Ghana in 2028, and he will serve for 8 years”.

Prophet Telvin Sowah further added that Nana Kwame Bediako of the New Force will one day become Ghana’s president, adding that Kennedy Agyapong and Alan Kyeremanten will also team up.

He added, “Nana Kwame Bediako will become the president of Ghana; it is merged in time, Kennedy Agyapong will team up with Alan Kyeremanten to shake the NPP for 2032 and in that condition, they will still lose the elections”.

Even if Kennedy Agyapong wins the flagbearer elections, he will still not get up to 36 per cent of the total vote. There is no possibility of a time when Ken became a running mate and they went for the election; it does not exist in time. But in the original space of the timeline, there is no possibility that Kennedy Agyapong will win the election; it is done and dusted. He will not win the flagbearership election, so he will not be able to contest for the election”, the man of God highlighted.

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Nana Obodade, the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, has advised Asiedu Nketiah to reconsider any ambition of contesting for flagbearer, stressing that the current political climate demands unity, renewal, and strategic leadership. The traditional leader noted that leadership should not be driven by personal ambition, but by a clear vision that reflects the aspirations of the Ghanaian people. He urged Asiedu Nketiah to focus on mentoring the next generation of leaders and supporting reforms that will strengthen the political system, rather than entering a divisive contest.

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President Mahama officially ‘dumps’ Akufo-Addo’s COVID-19 Levy in the ‘bin’

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President John Dramani Mahama has officially assented to the COVID‑19 Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act 2025, officially scrapping the 1% charge on goods, services, and imports.

The 1% charge on goods, services, and imports was imposed on Ghanaians by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Mahama expressed his excitement at fulfilling another of his promises to the Ghanaian people.

Signing the Act at the Jubilee House on December 10, 2025, John Mahama stated, “This is the COVID Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act 2025, and it’s my honour and privilege to sign to repeal the COVID levy. Promise made, promise delivered, and today is the 10th of December 2025.

“Purported to provide free water, free electricity, free food, and a lot of things and to the shock of most Ghanaians, after the pandemic was over and after the elections were over, government slapped Ghanaians with a 1 % value added tax, or sensibly to recover what it’s supposed to have spent on the uh COVID pandemic,” he said.

The president added, “Ghana continues to remain one of the only countries where we’re being taxed for a pandemic that has passed. During the election, we promised that when the NDC comes to power, the COVID levy is one of those [taxes] we will repeal. A lot of Ghanaians have disliked this tax, and today I’m pleased that on the 10th of December, 2025, I’ve signed the repeal act to remove the 1 % COVID levy.”

This follows parliamentary approval for the repeal of the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy in November 2025.

“The COVID‑19 Health Recovery Levy was first introduced in 2021 under the COVID‑19 Health Recovery Levy Act (Act 1068) and was signed into law on March 31, 2021.

The legislation imposed a 1% levy on the value of taxable supplies of goods and services in Ghana, as well as on imports, except items exempt under VAT rules.

The levy was charged on top of existing consumption taxes, including VAT, the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL), and the GETFund levy.

With the President’s assent on Wednesday, the repeal will take effect in January 2026, relieving businesses and consumers from the additional 1% charge”.

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“He is a disgrace to Chieftaincy” – Kwabena Agyapong fires Akyem Krontihene over ‘Sankwas five’ tag

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Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, an aspiring presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has sharply fired back at Nana Boadi Amponim Abodade III, the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, following his remarks labelling the NPP’s presidential candidates as ‘sankwas five’. 

According to Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, the chief’s recent comments as disrespectful and unbecoming of someone occupying a traditional stool.

He emphasised that he is himself a royal, raised with discipline, respect, and proper values, qualities that, he says, contradict the chief’s attempt to label them as ‘sankwas.’

Kwabena Agyapong boldly replied to Nana Boadi Amponim Abodade III that he is not a sankwas and quizzed him if he even understands the meaning of sankwas.

Speaking on Kessben FM, Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyapong stated, “He is a disgrace to Chieftaincy; he does not respect, and he is disgracing his own people. I am a royal. Does he understand ‘Sankwas’ as for me sitting here, I am not Sankwas. I have been raised properly, I went to the primary school, then Mfantsipim School, I was the library prefect, then to KNUST to study Civil Engineering, and I did by post graduate abroad with distinction.

I was even the press secretary to the president, and I have worked on big projects”.

He added, “As for me, I am not sankwas, if he does not respect himself, as for us, we do. You may have your disagreement, but as an elderly person and also a Chief, to speak like that publicly.

All the things he said about Akufo-Addo during the campaign made me think he was not raised right”.  

His remarks come on the back of Nana Boadi Amponim Obo-dade III fuming about the standard of individuals contesting for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer election.

According to the Akyem Krontihene, all five NPP flagbearer aspirants should be placed on one ballot to contest President John Mahama.

The Krontihene of Akyem Asuom further tagged all five NPP presidential aspirations as ‘the sankwas five’.

He added that the sankwas five cannot be compared to the NPP of Da Rocha, Victor Owusu, Kofi Busia, Prof Adu-Boahen, Peter Ala Adjetey, and J.A. Kufuor, Nana Boadi Obo-dade III.

He asserted that the NPP had significantly declined in terms of quality human resources.

Speaking to the media on Sunday, December 7, 2025, the Akyem Krontihene stated, “Look, the NPP of Da Rocha, Victor Owusu, Kofi Busia, Prof Adu-Boahen, Ala Adjetey, J.A. Kufuor – those men of value and integrity – are not what we have today.

I tell you without mincing words that the five people contesting to be flagbearers are just sankwas compared to those. I call them the Sankwas Five.”

“If President Mahama should decide to contest, this is how the scale would be: all the Sankwas Five; Dr Bawumia, Kennedy Agyapong, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Adutwum, and Kwabena Agyei, all five of them should not even go and choose one, they should be placed on one ballot paper against President Mahama. This is how the scale would be, all of them there and Mahama here” he said.

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Transport Ministry introduces peak-hour bus services to ease transportation challenges

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The Transport Ministry has announced the rollout of additional buses on four major routes in Accra during peak hours, starting today, December 10, 2025.

According to the Transport Minister, Accra–Madina–Adenta, Accra–Achimota–Amasaman, Accra–Mallam–Kasoa, and Accra–Tema Beach Road will each receive a minimum of 8 buses between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to ease transportation.

The move follows growing public pressure over rising transport fares and severe commuter congestion.

Joseph Nikpe Bukari further noted that the deployment is part of immediate measures to ease mobility challenges while broader reforms are underway.

Speaking to the press, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, the Transport Minister, stated, “We are going to deploy some buses commencing from today, 10th December, and we will ensure that those buses are available at the peak hours to support our commuters who have closed from work to get home safely. And the Ministry of Transport is doing this in collaboration with the intercity STC. Some of their long-route vehicles return at good times, and their schedules are for the next day.

He added, “We are ensuring that we mop up all those vehicles and ensure that they are on our routes. So for now, we have identified four major corridors that we are going to deploy a minimum of eight buses to each of the corridors. We are working to ensure that we increase the number of buses so that we’ll be able to pick all our commuters home safely.

“And those corridors are the Accra- Madina-Adenta corridor. They will have a minimum of eight buses starting from today at 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm. That will be the operational period. We also have Accra Achimota-Amasaman. They will also have a minimum of eight buses that will start operations today from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm.”

“We also have the Accra-Mallam-Kasoa route that will also have a minimum of eight buses that will also start operations at peak hours from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm. And the last route we have identified is the Accra-Tema-Beach route. It will also have a minimum of eight buses that will also operate between the hours of 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm. This is an interim or emergency deployment of buses to help salvage the situation.”

“We want them to support us, to be able to flush out all drivers who would not want to respect the laws of the country. It’s regrettable that in an industry where we are all working to survive, we do not want to respect the details of that industry, and we want to tell all our commuters to remain calm and assist the government so that we can flush out those drivers who would not or car owners who will not respect the rules of the industry.

He added, “We are going to embark on a serious exercise to flush out any commercial driver that does not belong to a union. It is because they do not want to be covered by the decisions and the directives of the various unions and governments they have chosen to operate on their own. You either belong to a union, or you have no business on our roads.”

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“He has taken red” – NPP’s Jennifer Queen slams Akyem Krontihene over ‘Sankwas five’ tag  

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Jennifer Oforiwaah Queen, a Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has launched a scathing attack on Nana Boadi Amponim Obo-Dade III, the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, over his remarks labelling the NPP’s presidential candidates as ‘sankwas five’.  

Jennifer Oforiwaah Queen tagged the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom as a chief in a small space who has been destooled, and is speaking filthy words.

He further alleged that Nana Boadi Amponim Obo-Dade III may have taken red to be able to make such a reckless statement.

Reacting to the Krontihene in an interview on Angel TV on December 9, 2025, Jennifer Queen stated, “Even President Mahama, if Dr Bawumia does something he doesn’t like, there is a way he would address the issue without openly insulting Dr Bawumia.

“President Mahama himself would not insult President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, so how much more you, a chief in a small space who has even been destooled, speaking such filthy words to the party?

“Dressing indecently like that and insulting us… The way he is ranting and saying these things, I don’t know what is wrong with him, whether he has taken red or something and even that, I doubt he would make such a reckless statement.”

Her remarks come on the back of Nana Boadi Amponim Obo-dade III fuming about the standard of individuals contesting for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer election.

According to the Akyem Krontihene, all five NPP flagbearer aspirants should be placed on one ballot to contest President John Mahama.

The Krontihene of Akyem Asuom further tagged all five NPP presidential aspirations as ‘the sankwas five’.

He added that the sankwas five cannot be compared to the NPP of Da Rocha, Victor Owusu, Kofi Busia, Prof Adu-Boahen, Peter Ala Adjetey, and J.A. Kufuor, Nana Boadi Obo-dade III.

He asserted that the NPP had significantly declined in terms of quality human resources.

Speaking to the media on Sunday, December 7, 2025, the Akyem Krontihene stated, “Look, the NPP of Da Rocha, Victor Owusu, Kofi Busia, Prof Adu-Boahen, Ala Adjetey, J.A. Kufuor – those men of value and integrity – are not what we have today.

I tell you without mincing words that the five people contesting to be flagbearers are just sankwas compared to those. I call them the Sankwas Five.”

“If President Mahama should decide to contest, this is how the scale would be: all the Sankwas Five; Dr Bawumia, Kennedy Agyapong, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Adutwum, and Kwabena Agyei, all five of them should not even go and choose one, they should be placed on one ballot paper against President Mahama. This is how the scale would be, all of them there and Mahama here” he said.

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High Court judgement on Kpandai seat, if allowed to stand will unleash chaos – Nana B

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The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has warned that if the Tamale High Court judgement is allowed to stand, it will unleash chaos.

Nana B noted that if the court decision is allowed to stand, it will unleash chaos that will consume Ghana’s democracy.

Henry Nana Boakye is quoted as saying, “If the Tamale High Court judgement is allowed to stand, it will unleash chaos that will consume our democracy”.

In parliament yesterday, December 9, 2025, Frank Annoh-Dompreh called for Parliament to immediately withdraw the official letter notifying the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacant seat in the Kpandai Constituency.

The Minority Chief Whip argued that the letter signed by the Clerk to Parliament on December 4, 2025, was issued in disregard of due process.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Annoh-Dompreh stated, “We strongly submit that the letter that was filed with the Electoral Commission was out of place, was unfortunate, and flies in the face of law and procedural justice”.

“That letter must be withdrawn forthwith… Ghana is a fledgling democracy, and the least we can do is to support the procedure.”

“We on this side of the House cannot support that decision,” he stressed. “The clerk must be instructed forthwith to withdraw that letter and act according to law.”

The development led to commotion in parliament on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, following the minority members abandoning their seats and massing in the centre of the chamber.

Members of the minority and majority caucuses clash in a fierce confrontation over calls by the minority for the adjournment of parliamentary seating, in protest of the declaration of the Kpandai seat vacant.

The minority members massed up in the centre of the chamber, which led to a brief scuffle and brought proceedings to a halt.

Leading to the commotion, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, had dismissed the continuous protest from the Minority, arguing that the Minority is trying to obstruct parliamentary business.

The Majority leader stated, “We will not be distracted. I will let Ghanaians know that you are only pretending to be democrats… How can the Speaker rule if he has not heard all sides?”

However, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip, insisted government business “will suffer” until the Kpandai matter is resolved.

The Minority then intensified their protest despite the Speaker’s attempts to continue business, rising and moving to the middle of the chamber and chanting.

Meanwhile, Nana Bristiam Okore Atosah II, the Paramount Chief of the Kpandai Traditional Area, has said they are not opposed to the Tamale High Court decision.

According to the Paramount Chief of Kpandai, there is nobody to stand against the court verdict, adding that they are going to vote once the chance comes.

The Chief further emphasised that Kpandai is peaceful, and anybody claiming Kpandai is at war is a liar.

Nana Bristiam Okore Atosah II also warned traditional leaders against engaging in partisan politics.

Speaking to the media at his Palace on Tuesday, December 9, Nana Atosah stated, “We, the chiefs and opinion leaders in Kpandai, are saying that we are nobody to stand against the verdict of the court.

We will vote if the chance comes from the court. And again, we fear nobody, Kpandai is peaceful, and anybody telling you Kpandai is at war is a liar”.

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“Asiedu Nketiah NDC’s Abusuapanyin, I sincerely hope he does not contest” – Krontihene of Akyem Asuom

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Nana Boadi Amponim Obo-dade III, the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, has urged the NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, to reconsider his alleged ambition of becoming the party’s flagbearer.

According to Nana Boadi Amponim Obo-dade III, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has become the NDC’s Abusuapanyin following the death of former President Jerry John Rawlings.

He explained that the Abusuapanyin position, Asiedu Nketiah, must prioritise party unity rather than pursue a presidential ambition.

 He warned that joining the flagbearer contest could deepen divisions and weaken the party ahead of 2028.

Speaking to journalists at his palace on December 7, 2025, the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom explained, “I sincerely hope he does not contest the flagbearership. Since President Rawlings passed on, Asiedu Nketiah has become our Abusuapanin, the family head. And when a contest begins, if the Abusuapanin is not careful and decides to compete, it can divide and destroy the family.

“He should serve as the central pillar that holds everyone together. If President John Mahama does not contest, there will be a rush for the position, and the NDC can only lose in 2028 if it allows itself to fall apart. I wish Asiedu Nketiah would be the glue that brings all the competing interests together,” he urged.

In related news, Prophet Telvin Sowah, a Ghanaian man of God, has boldly prophesied that the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, will become Ghana’s president in 2028.

According to Prophet Telvin Sowah, Asiedu Nketia will become Ghana’s president in 2028 and will serve for two terms.

He emphasised that the New Patriotic Party in 2028 will garner 44.78 per cent in the election, with the NDC winning by 53 per cent.

Speaking in an interview on Accra FM, shared on TikTok, Prophet Telvin Sowah stated, “NPP results 2028, 44.78 per cent, NDC presidential results are 53 per cent. Asiedu Nketia will be the president of Ghana in 2028, and he will serve for 8 years”.

Prophet Telvin Sowah further added that Nana Kwame Bediako of the New Force will one day become Ghana’s president, adding that Kennedy Agyapong and Alan Kyeremanten will also team up.

He added, “Nana Kwame Bediako will become the president of Ghana; it is merged in time, Kennedy Agyapong will team up with Alan Kyeremanten to shake the NPP for 2032 and in that condition, they will still lose the elections”.

Even if Kennedy Agyapong wins the flagbearer elections, he will still not get up to 36 per cent of the total vote. There is no possibility of a time when Ken became a running mate and they went for the election; it does not exist in time. But in the original space of the timeline, there is no possibility that Kennedy Agyapong will win the election; it is done and dusted. He will not win the flagbearership election, so he will not be able to contest for the election”, the man of God highlighted

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Nana Obodade, the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, has advised Asiedu Nketiah to reconsider any ambition of contesting for flagbearer, stressing that the current political climate demands unity, renewal, and strategic leadership. The traditional leader noted that leadership should not be driven by personal ambition, but by a clear vision that reflects the aspirations of the Ghanaian people. He urged Asiedu Nketiah to focus on mentoring the next generation of leaders and supporting reforms that will strengthen the political system, rather than entering a divisive contest.

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“My women’s fellowship are saying if NPP bring Bawumia 10 times, they won’t vote for him” – Naa Torshie

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Irene Naa Torshie, the former Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), has told NPP delegates her women’s fellowship members have boldly told her if the party brings back Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ten times, they will not vote for him.

The NPP woman backing Kennedy Agyapong to become the next NPP presidential candidate ahead of the January 2026 polls highlighted, “When you go to Church, what have they been saying? As for me, my women’s fellowship were saying Naa if you bring some (Bawumia)10 times they won’t vote for him”.

“Even today, they have the Kusasi and the Mamprusi conflict and a whole lot. When we go in for that same person, they won’t vote for him”, she added.

In related news, Irene Naa Torshie has responded to members of the NPP who have accused her of backing Kennedy Agyapong in hopes of securing the vice presidential candidacy.

According to Naa Torshie, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who had no party card, was made vice president for eight It seems fair for me to also become vice president, given her service to the party.

Speaking to NPP delegates, Irene Naa Torshie stated, “They are saying I want to become vice president, that is why I am supporting Kennedy Agyapong. As I am standing here, if I become a vice president, is there anything wrong with it?

If someone who didn’t have a party card and hadn’t served the party in any capacity can be made vice president for 8 years, then it seems fair for me to also become vice president, given my service to the party”.

“They are even saying I collapse the School Feeding, when they come telling lies about me, tell them to sell their candidate and stop telling lies about me”, she added.

Also, Irene Naa Torshie has criticised former vice president Dr Mahamudu Bawumia over his failure to fix Ghana’s economy after eight years.

The former NPP MP recounted how former President Akufo-Addo told Ghanaians he brought Dr Bawumia to come and fix the Ghanaian economy, but he failed to deliver after eight years.

According to Naa Torshie, the NPP always bragged about being more knowledgeable and having the men, but the NDC has beaten them.

She asserted that the NDC government, whatever way they are doing it, have been able to stabilise the dollar at 12 cedis, which the NPP led by Bawumia’s economic management team could not do.

 Speaking in a video shared on social media, Naa Torshie stated, “We said we had the men, and we are more knowledgeable. Today, they beat us to it; that is not the only thing he did. They have been able to keep the dollar at 12 cedis. Why is anybody not blaming the Governor, the Finance Minister, and the Vice President who chairs the Economic Management team? Is it because I am a female?

In this country, it is easy to put your hand in the woman’s eye and blame her for something; the dollar has been kept, whether they are putting money in whatever it is they are doing. President Akufo-Addo made it clear that he only brought Dr Bawumia to come and help him fix the economy”.

She added, “He said our money has lost value, which is why I brought Dr Bawumia to fix the economy. If, after 8 years, we could not fix the economy, where are the men who are blaming me?

17 cedis to the dollar, all those men don’t they exist. It is sad that I have to come out and talk about the party like this. The way they are pointing their hands into my eye, I have infections in my eyes, and it’s time for me to bring that log”.

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“Speaker Bagbin, a pure NDC man, he will never take a fair decision” – Miracles on Kpandai rerun seat

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An aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has accused the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, of lacking an independent mind.

According to Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the commotion surrounding the Kpandai seat is the most shocking and rogue ruling.

He highlighted concerns of the Tamaele High Court ruling and Parliament’s handling of the matter.

Miracles Aboagye boldly asserted that Speaker Bagbin, being a pure NDC man, will never take a fair decision.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on  December 10, Miracles Aboagye stated, “The Speaker is a pure NDC man, so he will never take a fair decision. He is not fair, just, and he is not independent-minded”.

He argued that Speaker Bagbin’s conduct undermines public confidence in the parliamentary process.

In parliament yesterday, December 9, 2025, Frank Annoh-Dompreh called for Parliament to immediately withdraw the official letter notifying the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacant seat in the Kpandai Constituency.

The Minority Chief Whip argued that the letter signed by the Clerk to Parliament on December 4, 2025, was issued in disregard of due process.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Annoh-Dompreh stated, “We strongly submit that the letter that was filed with the Electoral Commission was out of place, was unfortunate, and flies in the face of law and procedural justice”.

“That letter must be withdrawn forthwith… Ghana is a fledgling democracy, and the least we can do is to support the procedure.”

“We on this side of the House cannot support that decision,” he stressed. “The clerk must be instructed forthwith to withdraw that letter and act according to law.”

The development led to commotion in parliament on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, following the minority members abandoning their seats and massing in the centre of the chamber.

Members of the minority and majority caucuses clash in a fierce confrontation over calls by the minority for the adjournment of parliamentary seating, in protest of the declaration of the Kpandai seat vacant.

The minority members massed up in the centre of the chamber, which led to a brief scuffle and brought proceedings to a halt.

Leading to the commotion, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, had dismissed the continuous protest from the Minority, arguing that the Minority is trying to obstruct parliamentary business.

The Majority leader stated, “We will not be distracted. I will let Ghanaians know that you are only pretending to be democrats… How can the Speaker rule if he has not heard all sides?”

However, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip, insisted government business “will suffer” until the Kpandai matter is resolved.

The Minority then intensified their protest despite the Speaker’s attempts to continue business, rising and moving to the middle of the chamber and chanting.

Big Push road project not stalling, fully funded for 2025–2026 – Kwakye Ofosu

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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”.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu further announced that 30 different road projects are being constructed and are at various stages of completion.

The minister added, “Indeed, as I speak to you, there are about 30 different roads that are at various stages of construction. Some of those roads are roads that we inherited, that the NPP, as usual, left no money for, did not leave any funding mechanism for. So that has been packaged and added to new roads that are being constructed”.

“The Accra-Kumasi road has been a long-standing bottleneck. It has become a death trap. Every now and then, there was some digging or some construction going on. But never gets completed. The President has stated that those roads will be continued.

“However, it has become necessary because of the constraints on those roads and the dangers that they pose. And the number of lives that are being lost daily. It has become necessary to open another corridor, which is shorter.

He further touched on the government’s ambitious 198km Accra–Kumasi expressway project.

“It is less than 200 kilometres, 197 kilometres. But this will be a modern expressway that will have facilities that will aid rapid movements between Accra and Kumasi, with various other facilities along the stretch.

“And every country that has developed has done so by creating expansive infrastructure that facilitates the movement of goods and people”, he added.

Meanwhile, President John 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”.

Police CID arrest 41 “Abokyi” forex traders in dawn swoop

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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.

Meanwhile, in related forex news, A report by JOYNEWS reveals the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has injected about $10 billion into the forex market since January 2025.

According to the report, the BoG’s moves were aimed at helping to stabilise the cedi.

The reports highlighted that the $10 billion was sold to commercial banks and businesses to meet their dollar needs, which significantly supported the stability of the currency.

The intervention spans January to the first week of December 2025 and forms part of what officials describe as “dollar intervention.”

Joy News is quoted as saying, “Sources close to Bank of Ghana tell Joy Business the move is part of a broader strategy to meet market demand for dollars, rather than a programme designed solely to defend the cedi”.

The funding for the intervention was drawn from the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and was executed without depleting its reserves.

“The latest Economic and Financial Data from the Central Bank showed that Ghana’s international reserves stood at $9.1 billion in December 2024.

By October 2025, reserves had improved to $11.4 billion, with strong indications that the year could close above $12 billion”, the JOYNEWS report added.

It will be recalled in October, Dr Johnson Asiama, the Bank of Ghana Governor (BoG), revealed that in October 2025 that the central bank will begin foreign exchange (FX) intermediation under its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.

According to the central bank, it plans to sell up to $1.15 billion to the market.

The Central Bank revealed the sales will be conducted on a spot basis through twice-weekly, price-competitive auctions open to all licensed banks.

The Governor of the BoG, Dr Johnson Asiama, highlighted that there will be no special conditions or earmarked allocations.

Speaking at a meeting with heads of commercial banks in Accra, the Governor of the BoG, Dr Johnson Asiama, stated, “Beginning October 2025, the Bank of Ghana will commence foreign exchange (FX) intermediation under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, with plans to sell up to US$1.15 billion for the month.

These sales will be conducted on a spot basis through twice-weekly, price-competitive auctions open to all licensed banks,” he said.

In the meantime, President John Dramani Mahama has told managers of Ghana’s currency to continue whatever they are doing, as the cedi regains respect both locally and internationally.

According to John Mahama, Ghanaians are grateful to the Bank of Ghana and the Finance Ministry for their management of the cedi.

Mahama made this known at the Cedi@60 commemoration by the Bank of Ghana in Accra, themed “Sovereignty, Stability, and Economic Resilience”.

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“Stop shouting wolf when there is none” – Majority Leader tells minority

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Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has refuted the Minority in parliament’s claims that the NDC plans to secure an overwhelming majority in Parliament to amend the Constitution.

According to the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, the minority in parliament must stop shouting wolf when there is none.

Mahama Ayariga described the claims as unfounded, emphasising that the NDC already have the numerical strength required for constitutional amendments.

He noted that although the NDC has the overwhelming majority in Parliament, no constitutional amendments have been tabled in Parliament.

Speaking on the JOYNEWS AM show on Wednesday, Mahama Ayariga stated, “As we speak today, with or without Kpandai, NDC has the numbers to amend the Constitution, but nobody has proposed the amendment”.

“So if you are losing another seat, lose it gracefully. Don’t come shouting wolf when there is none.”

He added, “Because you are used to shouting wolf when there is no wolf… you’ll get to a point where Ghanaians will not take you seriously”.

“I am advising my friends on the Minority side — there is no proposal to amend the Constitution. I don’t see any proposal on the floor,” he said.

His comments come on the back of Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, who has alleged that the ruling  National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s agenda is to secure an overwhelming majority for constitutional amendments.

According to Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the NDC, after assuming office, openly signalled an agenda to remove the Chief Justice, which they did and are now carefully plotting an agenda to remove the EC Chairperson and her deputies.

Speaking to journalists in Parliament on December 9, 2025, Oppong Nkrumah stated, “There is a pre-advertised agenda to remove the EC Chairperson and her deputies. It is being carefully rolled out, and they will keep saying it is all about procedure.

If anyone still doubts us, we are saying clearly that there is an agenda to secure an overwhelming majority in this House for the purpose of constitutional amendments”.

“All we can do is to stand firm and remind Mr Speaker not to give in to any pressure to declare the seat vacant, because he has already made a decision on the matter. No amount of pressure should cause him to reverse that ruling,” he said.

Meanwhile, there was commotion in parliament on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, following the minority members abandoning their seats and massing in the centre of the chamber.

Members of the minority and majority caucuses clash in a fierce confrontation over calls by the minority for the adjournment of parliamentary seating, in protest of the declaration of the Kpandai seat vacant.

The minority members massed up in the centre of the chamber, which led to a brief scuffle and brought proceedings to a halt.

Reports suggest the disturbance erupted following the declaration of the Kpandai parliamentary seat as vacant, with the minority describing the decision as unlawful and procedurally flawed.

Leading to the commotion, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, had dismissed the continuous protest from the Minority, arguing that the Minority is trying to obstruct parliamentary business.

The Majority leader stated, “We will not be distracted. I will let Ghanaians know that you are only pretending to be democrats… How can the Speaker rule if he has not heard all sides?”

However, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip, insisted government business “will suffer” until the Kpandai matter is resolved.