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‘Home Alone’ superstar Catherine O’Hara dies age 71

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‘Home Alone’ superstar Catherine O’Hara dies age 71

Catherine O’Hara, an Emmy-winning actress, has died at her Los Angeles home.

According to news sources, Catherine O’Hara died on January 30, 2026.

Reports suggest the ‘Home Alone’ star died after a brief illness and was rushed to the hospital for breathing trouble.

Catherine O’Hara was born in Toronto in 1954. O’Hara shone in SCTV, Schitt’s Creek, where she won major awards as Moira Rose, Home Alone as Kate McCallister, Beetlejuice, and recent shows like The Studio.

Tributes have started flooding in from Macaulay Culkin, who called her “Mama,” Ron Howard, Ben Stiller, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, while she leaves husband Bo Welch and sons Matthew and Luke.

Macaulay Culkin, in his tribute to Catherine O’Hara, wrote, “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you, but I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later”

Also, Eugene Levy, a Canadian actor, remembers his #SchittsCreek co-star and longtime friend, Catherine O’Hara.

“Words seem inadequate to express the loss I feel today,” Levy wrote. “I had the honor of knowing and working with the great Catherine O’Hara for over fifty years. From our beginnings on the Second City stage, to SCTV, to the movies we did with Chris Guest, to our six glorious years on ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ I cherished our working relationship, but most of all our friendship. And I will miss her. My heart goes out to Bo, Matthew, Luke and the entire O’Hara family.”

Some other fans reacting to the news of her death wrote, “I think catherine o’hara is hitting me so hard bc she was actively working! she was supposed to film the studio! she’s nominated at the upcoming SAG Awards! like she was too young”

“I loved watching her in Schitt’s Creek. I agree with her, being a wife and mother is the most remarkable role of all!

Please join me in praying for the soul of Catherine O’Hara”, another fan wrote.

Another fan stated, “Catherine O’Hara. My goodness. Hard to explain the impact she had on comedy. For me, no one better. She was generational. Since SCTV she has been brilliant. Brilliant, brilliant. Funniest ever. Man. We lost a great. A true great. Sending love to Bo Welch and her family. So sad we lost her incredible presence among us. Will always look up to her. Man”.

“The sublime Catherine O’Hara understood the subtleties of comedy and knew when to hit a moment where a huge laugh was waiting.

And she never missed…”, one last fan stated.

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Ghanaian man dies 10 minutes after arrival at Toronto Airport in search of greener pastures

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Ghanaian man dies 10 minutes after arrival at Toronto Airport in search of greener pastures

Albert Kesse, a Ghanaian man, has been confirmed dead after travelling to Canada for the first time in search of greener pastures.

Reports suggest Albert Kesse collapsed at the Toronto Pearson International Airport just 10 minutes after arrival.

In a post shared by ASKghmedia on X, read, “A Ghanaian man, Albert Kesse, has been confirmed déad after travelling to Canada for the first time in search of greener pastures, only to collapse at Toronto Pearson International Airport just 10 minutes after arrival while going through the immigration process.

The confirmation came after Albert’s wife and family appeared on Auntie Naa’s Oyerepa Afutuo show to report that the agent who had processed his Canadian travel documents earlier this month told them he had passed away in Canada, but failed to provide any details about the circumstances of his déath or the location of his bódy.

This prompted Oyerepa FM and TV to contact Canadian authorities and Ethiopian Airlines, who confirmed that shortly after Albert’s arrival at the airport, he collapsed and was rushed to Etobicoke General Hospital, but unfortunately, he could not be saved. Albert Kesse leaves behind a wife and five children”.

The post also added a video of  Oyerepa FM and TV, which went to identify Albert Kesse at a funeral home in Canada.

“A video from representatives of Oyerepa FM and TV, who went to identify him at a funeral home in Canada. Mr. Kesse had only gone to Canada in search of greener pastures to take care of his family, but fate had other plans. The eldest of the five children he left behind is only 11 years old”, the post added.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “The guy died at the Canadian airport with no conclusion on the cause of death, but people are saying a Ghanaian killed him. Negative and mentally disturbed people”.

“Is either he swallow white powder? If not, you can’t convince me otherwise!”, one netizen added.

Another netizen added, “Don’t get me wrong, but what does an elderly man with 5 children going to seek in Canada? This is not right”.

Additionally, a netizen added, “See his age over 40 years still travelling abroad to go look for work and better life when the opportunity and chance are less, maybe Canada cold freeze his heart at the airport when he arrived, this to tell Ghana government need to provide more work for the citizens”.

In related news, a Ghanaian graduate student, identified as Samuel, has reportedly died in a car crash south of Centerville, South Dakota.

According to reports, Samuel was pursuing a Master’s degree in English Language and Literature Studies at the University of South Dakota.

Reports suggest the tragic accident occurred on Friday, January 16, when he was travelling southbound in a Subaru sedan on Highway 19.

The news shared by the social media account EBHUB read, “A Ghanaian graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in English Language and Literature Studies at the University of South Dakota, US has reportedly died in a car crash south of Centerville, South Dakota.

The deceased, identified as Samuel, was travelling southbound in a Subaru sedan on Highway 19 on Friday, January 16, when he entered an intersection and was struck by a Ram pickup truck”.

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“If you try to replace Bawumia, you will die and leave your wife and children” – Die-hard Bawumia fan

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“If you try to replace Bawumia, you will die and leave your wife and children” – Die-hard Bawumia fan

A die-hard Dr Mahamudu Bawumia fan has warned persons thinking of replacing the former vice president will die and leave their wives and children.

According to the Die-hard Dr Bawumia fan, the 2024 flagbearer of the NPP must be retained for the 2028 elections.  

Speaking in a viral video, the die-hard Dr Bawumia supporter warned, If you want to die and leave your wife and children, go and fool and change Bawumia, you will die, no fucking change, Bawumia retain and maintain no change, no fucking change”.  

The Die-hard Dr Bawumia fan’s remark has ignited comments on social media, with netizens reacting, saying, “Politics will make you say some words as though the one you are fighting for pays you in dollars every month. Meanwhile, you only get a t-shirt and a bag of rice without oil and tomatoes”.

Another X user wrote, “That Bawumia supporter just dropped the most unhinged ‘vote or else” line I’ve heard in Ghanaian politics this cycle 🔥Tomorrow’s primary is about to be wild”.

An X user added, “So one malt they gave Opana, and he’s ranting like this. Hunger will set in soon, and they will dash him GHC50. Till the next 4 years”.

“If you ask this foolish man here how much he has received from Dr Bawumia, he will say 0 Ghana cedis. Sometimes I pity these poor people, they will risk their lives, health, future and everything to put someone’s father into a position. In the end, he gets nothing”, another netizen added.

One last netizen added, “Oh God, protect Ghana from this leadership. We are tired of NPP and NDC. We need someone who can build the nation for us. We have so many young people out there with big dreams, but bad leadership is killing our dreams”.

 Meanwhile, the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Abetifi MP, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Bosomtwe MP, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and former NPP General Secretary, Kwabena Agyepong, are the five contesting to become the NPP flagbearer for the 2028 election.

211,849 registered NPP delegates across 16 regions of the country are voting in the keenly anticipated NPP presidential primaries.

NPP delegates from all 16 regions, and all 275 constituencies, grassroots organisers, constituency executives, and Members of Parliament are expected to vote.

Over 900 voting centres have been set up for the exercise, with voting ending at  3:00 PM, after which counting will commence immediately.

Also, a central collation centre has been established in Accra, where all certified results from each of the 275 constituencies will be transmitted for final certification and declaration.

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“If Ken becomes President, it’ll be difficult for foreigners to enter Ghana” – Nigerian says

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“If Ken becomes President, it’ll be difficult for foreigners to enter Ghana” – Nigerian says

A Nigerian man living in Ghana has said Ken Agyapong becoming Ghana’s next president will make it difficult for foreigners, especially Nigerians, to enter Ghana.

Speaking to the media ahead of the NPP’s internal presidential primaries, the Nigerian man stated, “If Kennedy Chop President for Ghana here, it will not be easy for foreigners, you see all those whitemen, Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans who are in Ghana, before you come to Ghana, it will be hard.

Kennedy will make the country before you take the Ghana visa will be hard, even Nigeria will not be easy because security go tight for his government. He will make things happen because he gets money”.

Some netizens reacting to the Nigerian comments stated, “At this time we need a business, discipline and a wicked president to protect Ghanaians citizens”.

“Two things he has said, which he didn’t say with his mouth

1. Ghana’s security is weak, and Nigerians can easily come in

2. Ken is disciplined and “No nonsense”

I’m voting for Kennedy even though I love JM. Only Kennedy has the heart to deal with galamsey by shoot-to-kill order”, another X user added.

One netizen added, “This is how CLOWNS managed to package Addo and sell to us. The one who supported his party and  justified  E-levey, using 25 million cedis to “unsolved”

Banking sector problem and told the youths to fixed their selves just to mention a few, is now the Messiah? Smh”.

“This is the funniest thing I’ve seen today. That man just cares about money. He’s already selling us to the Indian and Lebanese businessmen.

Let’s make that mistake, and we would see that what we went through with Addo D was child’s play!”, one more netizen added.

Meanwhile, 211,849 registered NPP delegates across 16 regions of the country are voting in the keenly anticipated NPP presidential primaries.

NPP delegates from all 16 regions, and all 275 constituencies, grassroots organisers, constituency executives, and Members of Parliament are expected to vote.

Over 900 voting centres have been set up for the exercise, with voting ending at  3:00 PM, after which counting will commence immediately.

Also, a central collation centre has been established in Accra, where all certified results from each of the 275 constituencies will be transmitted for final certification and declaration.

The former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Abetifi MP, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Bosomtwe MP, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and former NPP General Secretary, Kwabena Agyepong, are the five contesting to become the NPP flagbearer for the 2028 election.

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“If I’m the winner, I will bring the party together” – Ken Agyapong

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“If I’m the winner, I will bring the party together” – Ken Agyapong

Ken Agyapong, a former Assin Central Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, has promised to unite the NPP if he emerges as the winner.

According to Ken Agyapong, whichever way the NPP presidential race goes, the party must remain united, arguing that internal contests can be tough but should not result in divisions.

He further admitted that during the internal contest, some words were used which are not palatable, but that does not mean one should leave the party.

Speaking to Channel One News at a polling centre in Assin Central on Saturday, January 31, Mr Agyapong declared, “If I’m the winner, I will be able to bring the party together.”

“This shouldn’t be a problem at all. We’re all going to come together as one party and work. As for contests, sometimes it gets tough, and some words are used which are not palatable, but we have to take it as it is, but that doesn’t mean we should go out of the party,” he said.

“I don’t think there will be a repetition of what happened in 2023. We hope it doesn’t happen. We have all done our job well to prevent rigging and everything, so I expect a fair contest,” he said.

Ken Agyapong further appealed to delegates to vote massively in his favour, urging them to “vote number one.”

Also, In a viral video, Ken Agyapong was spotted in his usual long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans as he arrived at one polling stations at the Assin Central constituency to cast his vote.

Ken Agyapong exchange handshake with the EC officials and went through the process to cast his vote.

Ken Agyapong, in his final message, appealed to party delegates to allow him to serve them as their presidential candidate for the 2028 general election.

According to Ken Agyapong, he stands for industrialisation, employment and jobs.

He argued that Ghanaian youths need employment, which will be his main goal when given the opportunity.

Speaking in a televised address to national delegates on Thursday, January 29, 2026, Ken Agyapong stated, “I do not believe in revenge politics, and I will not tolerate any attempt to shrink the party by threatening its grassroots. Be assured of this”.

“The NPP was built on courage and internal democracy. So, I say to you, stand firm,” he stated.

“I stand for industrialisation, and that’s all my message. I am also for employment and jobs. What we need in this country is employment for the youth. So please give me the opportunity to serve you, and I will not disappoint you,” he said.

Meanwhile, 211,849 registered NPP delegates across 16 regions of the country are voting in the keenly anticipated NPP presidential primaries.

NPP delegates from all 16 regions, and all 275 constituencies, grassroots organisers, constituency executives, and Members of Parliament are expected to vote.

Over 900 voting centres have been set up for the exercise, with voting ending at  3:00 PM, after which counting will commence immediately.

Also, a central collation centre has been established in Accra, where all certified results from each of the 275 constituencies will be transmitted for final certification and declaration.

The former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Abetifi MP, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Bosomtwe MP, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and former NPP General Secretary, Kwabena Agyepong, are the five contesting to become the NPP flagbearer for the 2028 election.

“If I respond, the election centre can’t contain us” – Hawa Koomson speaks

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“If I respond, the election centre can’t contain us” – Hawa Koomson speaks

Hawa Koomson, a former member of parliament of Awutu Senya East, has said some opponents are trying to provoke her.

In a viral video spotted Hawa Koomson was spotted at the scene of a tense confrontation between some men and election officers.

However, Hawa Koomson stayed composed during the incident.

Reports suggest the tension was due to some delegates’ names missing from the NPP’s voters’ register.

Speaking to the media after casting her vote, following the tense confrontation, Hawa Koomson stated, “I am going to make sure there is peace in this centre; you have seen the noise they have started to make.

It was as if I was not there, that is the other side of Hawa Koomson, if they do anything, I will not respond, but if I respond, the election centre can’t contain us”.

In related news, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has declared that the Ghana Police Service is fully prepared to provide security ahead of the NPP primaries.

According to the IGP, the NPP had formally written to the police informing them that security for the elections would be handled by the Ghana Police Service alone.

Speaking at a peace pact signing ceremony involving NPP presidential aspirants, the IGP stated, “Some few weeks ago, the NPP party wrote to the police to inform us that the security for the forthcoming presidential elections will be solely handled by the Ghana Police Service”.

“We want to assure you that we have been able to identify all the areas where the elections will take place. We have 276 plus one polling centres. We have been able to make our operational plans”.

“We have met all our regional commanders who are responsible for these areas where these elections will take place. We have gone over all the preparations over and over and are ready to go to the field,” the IGP noted.

He added, “We assure you that at least 70 is the least number of police that will be at each polling station. We have deployed heavily. All senior officers countrywide are going to be at the police station”.

“We have the inner deployment, the middle deployment, and then the outer deployment. The outer deployment is heavily loaded,” he explained.

“I want to assure you that we have done a lot of training and preparation and that my regional commanders have called me and said that they are even ready for the election today,” Mr Yohuno added.

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Hawa Koomson captured in yet another election tension as delegates moan over missing names

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Hawa Koomson captured in yet another election tension as delegates moan over missing names

A video has surfaced of a tense confrontation between some men and election officers, as a former member of parliament, Hawa Koomson, stayed composed during the incident.

Reports suggest the tension was due to some delegates’ names missing from the NPP’s voters’ register.

According to Hawa Koomson, they were making noise in attempts to provoke her, but she ignored them.

Speaking to the media after casting her vote, following the tense confrontation, Hawa Koomson stated, “I am going to make sure there is peace in this centre; you have seen the noise they have started to make.

It was as if I was not there, that is the other side of Hawa Koomson, if they do anything, I will not respond, but if I respond, the election centre can’t contain us”.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has issued a stern warning to “macho men” ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary tomorrow, January 31, 2026.

According to the Police, Macho Man must go to the gym and lift weights as the elections is not between them.

Speaking on security arrangements ahead of the polls on Friday, January 30, 2026, the Eastern Regional Police stated, “They have huge shoulders, so they call themselves macho men. The election is not between macho people; it’s between five contestants. Whether one of them is macho or not, I can’t speak to that.

“So, our duty is simple, we go and make sure that people who are coming to vote are protected, media is protected, police are protected, electoral officers are protected, electoral material is protected, everybody comes around and go home freely,” he said.

“If you want to stay and observe, you can stand at a distance. If you are a macho man, go to the gym and go and lift weights. The election is not for macho people… Tomorrow is not a day for macho men so if you come and you misbehave; you’ll be arrested and now the IGP has reiterated that when one of you is arrested, don’t call him,” they warned.

“…Those who are going for the polls, they are not fighting. The one who is down there, you want to go and kill for, they don’t know you so when you are incarcerated, they will not come. In fact, they don’t know you exist. So avoid engaging in any criminalities,” the police added.

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“Nana Addo is a liability to the NPP” – Arthur Kennedy

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“Nana Addo is a liability to the NPP” – Arthur Kennedy

Dr Arthur Kennedy, a veteran politician and founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said former president Nana Addo is a liability to the party.

According to Dr Arthur Kennedy, the earlier he takes a back seat, the better for the NPP.

He highlighted that Nana Addo caused the division in the New Patriotic Party when he forced Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on the party as the 2024 presidential flagbearer.

Dr Arthur Kennedy stressed that Nana Addo is the leader who has divided the party more than any leader in recent years.

Speaking on TV3’s Agenda programme, Arthur Kennedy stated, “His conduct is inconsistent with the points he made, he was the person who divided the party and tied it hand behind it back and force Dr Bawumia on the party at that time he could have preached unity but he did not he was the person who refused to sack Ken Ofori-Atta who is now an albatross around the neck of the party.

He was the one who told voters in the Ashanti Region that their thumb is their own and they could do whatever they want with it. Nana Addo is a liability to the party; the earlier he takes a back seat, the better for the NPP. As long as we don’t know that we will suffer.

Nana Addo is a liability, is a very big liabilty the earlier he takes a back seat, the better for the NPP and not only that his words are inconsistent with his actions. He has divided the party more than any other leader in our recent history, so he cannot preach unity and be taken seriously.

His comments follow Akufo-Addo warning all the aspirants that the NPP is bigger than any individual during the party’s peace pact.

“The ideology of the NPP remains attractive to Ghanaians. The NPP is bigger than any individual…unity is not an option, a strategic necessity to victory,” he said.

Some Ghanaian reacting to Dr Arthur Kennedy’s remarks stated, “Everything this man says is a broken record, can you fetch him a glass of water and find a seat for him at the back?? Others, too, want the microphone…”.

“Thank you, sir. Call a spade a spade, not a big spoon. He forced Bawumia on the people so that he and his family can keep ruling Ghana from the shadows. I’m glad Ghanaians saw this voted against Bawumia”, another Ghanaian added.

One more X user added, “He spoke the hard truth, but some people will see it otherwise… He is a complete electoral liability to his party”.

Meanwhile, Dr Arthur Kennedy had earlier called on the NPP to sanction former  President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Arthur Kennedy noted that if the NPP are in the mood to discipline, then Akufo-Addo should be sanctioned for the government he led.

Dr Kennedy criticised disciplinary decisions within the party, describing them as selective and lacking due process.

He recounted earlier actions against former party executives Paul Afoko and Kwabena Agyapong adding that they were unjustified and politically motivated.

Dr Kennedy asserted that the fallout from those decisions continues to undermine the party’s cohesion and credibility.

He highlighted that for discipline to be meaningful, it must be applied fairly and without bias across all levels of leadership arguing that the NPP cannot credibly enforce discipline among its members while ignoring the Akufo-Addo administration poor governance.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Big Issue, Arthur Kennedy stated, “Those filings were not done with due process; they were cooked and manufactured. Afoko and Kwabena Agyapong had done nothing wrong. Their expulsions were vindictive and non-principled, and that is the price we are still paying.

“If we are going to discipline people, then we should discipline people left, right and centre. I want to suggest that if we are in the mood to discipline, then by now we should be calling Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to the carpet for the government he led, no cabinet reshuffle, corruption and arrogance everywhere,” he said.

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Watch Ken Agyapong cast his vote as the NPP decides today

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Watch Ken Agyapong cast his vote as the NPP decides today

Ken Agyapong, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential flagbearer hopeful, has cast his vote in the ongoing NPP presidential primaries today.

In a viral video, Ken Agyapong was spotted in his usual long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans as he arrived at one polling stations at the Assin Central constituency to cast his vote.

Ken Agyapong exchange handshake with the EC officials and went through the process to cast his vote.

Ken Agyapong, in his final message, appealed to party delegates to allow him to serve them as their presidential candidate for the 2028 general election.

According to Ken Agyapong, he stands for industrialisation, employment and jobs.

He argued that Ghanaian youths need employment, which will be his main goal when given the opportunity.

Speaking in a televised address to national delegates on Thursday, January 29, 2026, Ken Agyapong stated, “I do not believe in revenge politics, and I will not tolerate any attempt to shrink the party by threatening its grassroots. Be assured of this”.

“The NPP was built on courage and internal democracy. So, I say to you, stand firm,” he stated.

“I stand for industrialisation, and that’s all my message. I am also for employment and jobs. What we need in this country is employment for the youth. So please give me the opportunity to serve you, and I will not disappoint you,” he said.

Also, Isaac Baah Boamah, a member of the NPP Presidential Election Committee, has said no mobile phones is allow at inner polling zones.

Speaking on Citi News on Friday, January 30, Isaac Baah Boamah stated, “The electoral officials, per the guidelines, have been told that it is a walk-in exercise. The areas will be demarcated into three sections: the outer section, the middle section, and the inner section. The outer section is where the electoral officials will identify you using your ID card for this exercise.

“We have approved four forms of identification; any one of them will be a permissible voter’s ID, party ID, national passport, or Ghana card. Any delegate without an ID cannot cast a ballot,” he explained.

“I urge every delegate to go and look for their ID card before they come to vote. When you enter the inner circle, you are not supposed to go in with any foreign material, including mobile phones,” he said.

211,849 registered NPP delegates across 16 regions of the country are voting in the keenly anticipated NPP presidential primaries.

NPP delegates from all 16 regions, and all 275 constituencies, grassroots organisers, constituency executives, and Members of Parliament are expected to vote.

Over 900 voting centres have been set up for the exercise, with voting ending at  3:00 PM, after which counting will commence immediately.

Also, a central collation centre has been established in Accra, where all certified results from each of the 275 constituencies will be transmitted for final certification and declaration.

The former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Abetifi MP, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Bosomtwe MP, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and former NPP General Secretary, Kwabena Agyepong, are the five contesting to become the NPP flagbearer for the 2028 election.

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Video – NPP delegates in Dome Kwabenya queue overnight to vote

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Video – NPP delegates in Dome Kwabenya queue overnight to vote

Some delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Dome Kwabenya Constituency, as early as 11:00 PM on Friday, were already queued at the Dome Kwabenya Football Park.

The NPP presidential primaries officially commence at 7:00 AM today, but the NPP delegates were queued about eight hours ahead of time.

Despite the cold night breeze, the NPP delegates stayed overnight to vote for their preferred candidate.

One delegate speaking to the media stated, “I came around 11 PM. We are determined to select a candidate who can lead us to victory in 2028”.

211,849 registered NPP delegates across 16 regions of the country are voting in the keenly anticipated NPP presidential primaries.

NPP delegates from all 16 regions, and all 275 constituencies, grassroots organisers, constituency executives, and Members of Parliament are expected to vote.

Over 900 voting centres have been set up for the exercise, with voting ending at  3:00 PM, after which counting will commence immediately.

Also, a central collation centre has been established in Accra, where all certified results from each of the 275 constituencies will be transmitted for final certification and declaration.

The former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Abetifi MP, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Bosomtwe MP, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and former NPP General Secretary, Kwabena Agyepong, are the five contesting to become the NPP flagbearer for the 2028 election.

Meanwhile, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has declared that the Ghana Police Service is fully prepared to provide security ahead of the NPP primaries.

According to the IGP, the NPP had formally written to the police informing them that security for the elections would be handled by the Ghana Police Service alone.

Speaking at a peace pact signing ceremony involving NPP presidential aspirants, the IGP stated, “Some few weeks ago, the NPP party wrote to the police to inform us that the security for the forthcoming presidential elections will be solely handled by the Ghana Police Service”.

“We want to assure you that we have been able to identify all the areas where the elections will take place. We have 276 plus one polling centres. We have been able to make our operational plans”.

“We have met all our regional commanders who are responsible for these areas where these elections will take place. We have gone over all the preparations over and over and are ready to go to the field,” the IGP noted.

He added, “We assure you that at least 70 is the least number of police that will be at each polling station. We have deployed heavily. All senior officers countrywide are going to be at the police station”.

“We have the inner deployment, the middle deployment, and then the outer deployment. The outer deployment is heavily loaded,” he explained.

“I want to assure you that we have done a lot of training and preparation and that my regional commanders have called me and said that they are even ready for the election today,” Mr Yohuno added.

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Stan Dogbe apologises for pushing a Soldier during the Military Academy graduation

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Stan Dogbe apologises for pushing a Soldier during the Military Academy graduation

Stan Dogbe, the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, has issued an unqualified apology to a military officer after he publicly pushed him away during the Ghana Military Academy graduation on January 30, 2026.

According to Stan Dogbe, the action occurred after the soldier repeatedly disrupted the work of a live camera operator during the ceremony.

In a Facebook post issued after the incident, Stan Dogbe wrote, “This is to apologise to my friend, Cpl Ofosu, for physically pushing him away after his repeated disruption of a live camera operator during today’s ceremony.”

The Deputy Chief of Staff further asserted that there is a need to improve coordination at public events.

“I know he and my other friends in uniform will accept my apology as we work to enhance and improve our existing collaboration at events,” Mr. Dogbe added.

His apology comes following Stan Dogbe being caught in a viral video shoving a uniformed Soldier during the Ghana Military Academy Graduation.

In the viral video shared on social media, President John Mahama was spotted dressed in his Air Force uniform, exchanging handshakes with some people at the graduation. He was followed by the acting Defence Minister, Ato Forson and the Interior Minister Munaka Mubarak.

In the background,  Stan Dogbe was captured, giving a soldier carrying out media duties a ‘Big Push’ as President Mahama exchanged handshakes with some guests.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the viral video stated, “Doesn’t add up.

Why do they have civilians freely filming whilst uniformed military personnel are shoved in that manner?”.

Another netizen added, “Stan Dogbe is in the news again — what possible justification exists for assaulting a uniformed military officer?”.

“Addo Dee ankasa wabrɛ oo, like by now Cpt Smart and Johnnie are preparing insults to be delivered”, another Ghanaian added.

“Stan Dogbe is a GREAT mind, I believe his temperament will be his great undoing.

Maybe the soldier shouldn’t have walked there or something buh he could have responded and or acted in a dignified way”, one X user added.

A netizen stated, “This is one of the reasons why I wouldn’t want to join any of the services here in Ghana. Ghanaian politicians often act as if they’re more superior to service personnel. Why the unnecessary pushing when you could simply speak it out?”.

One more X user added, “Oh!! @StanDogbe WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? Yes.. You’re expected to do your job of “helping to keep the President safe”.. but didn’t you know that was a UNIFORMED PERSONNEL who’s sworn an oath to defend Ghana and its constitution? cc: @GhanaPresidency, @JDebrahofficial@JDMahama”.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama, at the Ghana Military Academy Graduation on Friday, January 30, 2026, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a strong and resilient Ghana Armed Forces.

He stated, “Ghana and the wider sub-region continue to face serious threats, particularly along the country’s northern borders. The security situation in our sub-region remains complex and volatile. Violent extremism, terrorism, and trans-border crime continue to pose serious threats, particularly along our northern border. Globally, the rise of non-state actors and asymmetric warfare has reshaped the security challenges”.

“These realities demand a well-coordinated response. Security cannot be seen as the sole responsibility of the armed forces and other security agencies. It is a shared national duty”.

“We must work together to ensure that we protect the peace that we so cherish”,President Mahama concluded.

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“Opt out, we don’t want a braggart who lies about people to be our president” – Ken Agyapong told

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“Opt out, we don’t want a braggart who lies about people to be our president” – Ken Agyapong told

Dr Tony Aidoo, a former Ghana Ambassador to the Netherlands, has told Ken Agyapong, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential flagbearer hopeful, to opt out of the race.

According to Dr Tony Aidoo, Ken Agyapong does not fit the office of the President, arguing that Ken does not meet the standard required for the presidency.

Dr Tony Aidoo made this known when he was asked to assess the five NPP aspirants ahead of Saturday’s January 31 primaries.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, January 30,  Dr Tony Aidoo stated, “So far among the candidates, personally, I think Kennedy Agyapong should opt out,” he stated.

“We don’t want a braggart who lies about people to be our president,” he said on the programme. He is not presidential material”, he added.

However, Charles Bissue, the National Administrator of the Ken Agyapong campaign, has quizzed his critics on what they refer to as “presidential material”.

Mr Bissue quizzed whether they are referring to GTP or Printex when they talk of presidential material.

According to Mr Bissue, Ken Agyapong’s political appeal is rooted in his ability to connect with ordinary party supporters.

He described him as a natural crowd puller, arguing that Ken’s popularity and grassroots strength, rather than elite branding, should define a presidential contender.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Charles Bissue dismissed claims the former Assin Central MP is not “presidential material he asked, “I beg them, is it GTP or Printex when they talk of presidential material? What exactly do they mean by material?”

“Kennedy Agyapong is like a magnet, and over the years, he has proven it,” he said.

He further added, “If we want, we can assemble all the aspirants. Each of them will be assigned a day to address delegates, and we will see the number of crowds each will pull”.

“Kennedy Agyapong’s numbers will be phenomenal,” Bissue added.

“When people say presidential material, they should explain whether they are talking about branding or leadership. For us, Kennedy has shown over the years that people believe in him,” he added.

Meanwhile, Ken Agyapong has appealed to party delegates to allow him to serve them as their presidential candidate for the 2028 general election.

According to Ken Agyapong, he stands for industrialisation, employment and jobs.

He argued that Ghanaian youths need employment, which will be his main goal when given the opportunity.

Speaking in a televised address to national delegates on Thursday, January 29, 2026, Ken Agyapong stated, “I do not believe in revenge politics, and I will not tolerate any attempt to shrink the party by threatening its grassroots. Be assured of this”.

“The NPP was built on courage and internal democracy. So, I say to you, stand firm,” he stated.

“I stand for industrialisation, and that’s all my message. I am also for employment and jobs. What we need in this country is employment for the youth. So please give me the opportunity to serve you, and I will not disappoint you,” he said.

Watch Stan Dogbe caught shoving off a uniformed Soldier during the Military Academy graduation

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Watch Stan Dogbe caught shoving off a uniformed Soldier during the Military Academy graduation

The Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe, has been caught in a viral video shoving a uniformed Soldier during the Ghana Military Academy Graduation.

In the viral video shared on social media, President John Mahama was spotted dressed in his Air Force uniform, exchanging handshakes with some people at the graduation. He was followed by the acting Defence Minister, Ato Forson and the Interior Minister Munaka Mubarak.

In the background,  Stan Dogbe was captured, giving a soldier carrying out media duties a ‘Big Push’ as President Mahama exchanged handshakes with some guests.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the viral video stated, “Doesn’t add up.

Why do they have civilians freely filming whilst uniformed military personnel are shoved in that manner?”.

Another netizen added, “Stan Dogbe is in the news again — what possible justification exists for assaulting a uniformed military officer?”.

“Addo Dee ankasa wabrɛ oo, like by now Cpt Smart and Johnnie are preparing insults to be delivered”, another Ghanaian added.

“Stan Dogbe is a GREAT mind, I believe his temperament will be his great undoing.

Maybe the soldier shouldn’t have walked there or something buh he could have responded and or acted in a dignified way”, one X user added.

A netizen stated, “This is one of the reasons why I wouldn’t want to join any of the services here in Ghana. Ghanaian politicians often act as if they’re more superior to service personnel. Why the unnecessary pushing when you could simply speak it out?”.

One more X user added, “Oh!! @StanDogbe WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? Yes.. You’re expected to do your job of “helping to keep the President safe”.. but didn’t you know that was a UNIFORMED PERSONNEL who’s sworn an oath to defend Ghana and its constitution? cc: @GhanaPresidency, @JDebrahofficial@JDMahama”.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama at the Ghana Military Academy Graduation on Friday, January 30, 2026 reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a strong and resilient Ghana Armed Forces.

He stated, “Ghana and the wider sub-region continue to face serious threats, particularly along the country’s northern borders. The security situation in our sub-region remains complex and volatile. Violent extremism, terrorism, and trans-border crime continue to pose serious threats, particularly along our northern border. Globally, the rise of non-state actors and asymmetric warfare has reshaped the security challenges”.

“These realities demand a well-coordinated response. Security cannot be seen as the sole responsibility of the armed forces and other security agencies. It is a shared national duty”.

“We must work together to ensure that we protect the peace that we so cherish”,President Mahama concluded.

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“You alone, one man no chop” – Fifi Kwetey on NDC barring gov’t appointees from contesting party positions

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“You alone, one man no chop” – Fifi Kwetey on NDC barring gov’t appointees from contesting party positions

Fifi Kwetey, the NDC General Secretary, has explained the reasoning behind the party barring government appointees from holding party office.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, January 29, 2026, the General Secretary of the party explained that the decision is to try to reduce greed.

According to Fifi Kwetey, the NDC has millions of capable members who can serve in different portfolios agruing that there is no need for government appointees still holding positions at the party office.

Fifi Kwetey detailed, saying, “The NDC has so many people; our numbers are massive, millions of supporters, and we have so many people capable of holding positions. It cannot be a situation where only one or two are capable of holding both an appointed osition in government and position in the party, it just cannot be.

God forbid if any of us drop dead today the NDC has got so many people, who can hold our position, and do an excellent job if not even a better job. So we must have the same principle”.

He added, “It is an issue of reducing the level of greed. You alone, one man no chop; what’s your problem? If you want to work for the party, leave your position in government, come and contest and win, then we know you are fully dedicated.

This situation, where you are trying to be one leg here, one here there… even the constitutional review, it is bringing a provision that, if you are a member of parliament, it is no longer going to be permitted once it is approved for you to be in parliament and government at the same time, it is the same kind of principle.

His explanation follows the NDC barring all serving government appointees from contesting executive positions within the party.

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey explained that government appointees who wish to contest must resign from their appointments.

According to Fifi Kwetey, the decision forms part of measures ahead of the party’s reorganisation, which begins on January 30.

He added that a government appointee who intends to contest must resign at least six months before filing nomination forms.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, January 29, 2026, the General Secretary of the party, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey stated, “Any person contesting any position in the party who is holding an office to which he or she was appointed by the president, or the government shall resign at least six (6) clear months from the said office or appointment prior to the filing of the nomination forms for the party position he or she desires to contest,” he stated.

“Persons who are affected by the restrictions specified in paragraph (1) of this section shall include the following:

(a) Ministers and Deputy Ministers;

(b) Chief Executive Officers or Managing Directors and Deputy Chief Executive Officers or Deputy Managing Directors, or analogous officers;

(c) Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Administrative Units of the Government of Ghana,” he said.

He, however, clarified that board members are exempt from the directive.

“A person appointed as a chairperson or member of any Board, or any analogous position shall be exempt from the restrictions imposed by paragraph (1) of this section,” he added.

He added, “The NDC is a big party, and it cannot continue to have people holding positions in both the government and the party because it has enough qualified people”.

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“If you are a macho man, go to the gym” – Police issues warning ahead of NPP primaries

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“If you are a macho man, go to the gym” – Police issues warning ahead of NPP primaries

The Ghana Police Service has issued a stern warning to “macho men” ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary tomorrow, January 31, 2026.

According to the Police, Macho Man must go to the gym and lift weights as the elections is not between them.

Speaking on security arrangements ahead of the polls on Friday, January 30, 2026, the Eastern Regional Police stated, “They have huge shoulders, so they call themselves macho men. The election is not between macho people; it’s between five contestants. Whether one of them is macho or not, I can’t speak to that.

“So, our duty is simple, we go and make sure that people who are coming to vote are protected, media is protected, police are protected, electoral officers are protected, electoral material is protected, everybody comes around and go home freely,” he said.

“If you want to stay and observe, you can stand at a distance. If you are a macho man, go to the gym and go and lift weights. The election is not for macho people… Tomorrow is not a day for macho men so if you come and you misbehave; you’ll be arrested and now the IGP has reiterated that when one of you is arrested, don’t call him,” they warned.

“…Those who are going for the polls, they are not fighting. The one who is down there, you want to go and kill for, they don’t know you so when you are incarcerated, they will not come. In fact, they don’t know you exist. So avoid engaging in any criminalities,” the police added.

Meanwhile, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has declared that the Ghana Police Service is fully prepared to provide security ahead of the NPP primaries.

According to the IGP, the NPP had formally written to the police informing them that security for the elections would be handled by the Ghana Police Service alone.

Speaking at a peace pact signing ceremony involving NPP presidential aspirants, the IGP stated, “Some few weeks ago, the NPP party wrote to the police to inform us that the security for the forthcoming presidential elections will be solely handled by the Ghana Police Service”.

“We want to assure you that we have been able to identify all the areas where the elections will take place. We have 276 plus one polling centres. We have been able to make our operational plans”.

“We have met all our regional commanders who are responsible for these areas where these elections will take place. We have gone over all the preparations over and over and are ready to go to the field,” the IGP noted.

He added, “We assure you that at least 70 is the least number of police that will be at each polling station. We have deployed heavily. All senior officers countrywide are going to be at the police station”.

“We have the inner deployment, the middle deployment, and then the outer deployment. The outer deployment is heavily loaded,” he explained.

“I want to assure you that we have done a lot of training and preparation and that my regional commanders have called me and said that they are even ready for the election today,” Mr Yohuno added.

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“If Ibrahim Mahama is not jailed, I will drink poison and die” – Ken Agyapong claims in an old video

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“If Ibrahim Mahama is not jailed, I will drink poison and die” – Ken Agyapong claims in an old video

A throwback video of Ken Agyapong has surfaced on social media, with the NPP presidential aspirant declaring he will drink poison and die if Ibrahim Mahama is not jailed.

In the throwback video, Ken Agyapong and now Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh appear in a panel discussion on Adom TV.

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh accused Ken Agyapong of disintegrating peoples intergrity.

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, in the video, stated, “The highest person on the land, why is he doing this to peoples intergrity, why is he not being fair to people, you gather photocopies and come and sit here and try to degrade people. If you think you have enough evidence, Omanhene cannot help you stop doing what you are doing; you are a big person in your party, so help yourself. If in the past you did dirty work for your party to come to power, clean yourself now.

Ken Agyapong, in a sharp rebuttal on the show, stated, “What he has said today, I swear to God, if Ibrahim Mahama is not jailed, I will drink poison and die because of what you told me. I challenge you, he will never get away with murder. I have the documents.

So if he says, I have come to lie, and I am digressing, I will put my life on the line and see who will go to jail”.

Back in 2017, then Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, had, for several weeks, alleged that Mr Mahama issued dud cheques to the Customs Division of the GRA.

He further led a media crusade, agitating that EOCO should investigate Mr Ibrahim.

Ibrahim Mahama was later ordered to pay approximately GH¢13 million in import duties and interest after issuing dud cheques.

According to reports, payments were made in May 2017, though the amount is often rounded to GH¢14 million.

In Ghanaian laws, it is an offence to issue a cheque, knowing very well that you do not have sufficient funds in your account.

Appearing in an exclusive interview on TV3 New Day, Kennedy Agyapong was asked why he had not jailed Ibrahim Mahama as he had promised to do.

According to Ken Agyapong, Mahama and his brother went behind the big Chiefs to beg him not to jail his brother.

He recounted that Ibrahim Mahama was not paying import duties on machines he was clearing from the port because his brother was president at the time.

Speaking on TV3 New Day, he explained, “He is a friend, but I always speak the truth; the level of dishonesty in our culture is why we have to change some of our culture.

I took Ibrahim to court, and he paid GHS14 million. Do you remember? You know he was not paying duties on machines that were being cleared from the port, even on Sundays, because his brother was the president.

I challenged him and gave evidence, and Ibrahim Mahama went to court to pay 14 million. So, what have I done to the nation, and he went out there begging, so I am surprised that President Mahama is saying that I have not been able to jail his brother when they went behind big chiefs to come and beg for him”.

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942 ballot papers allegedly thumbprinted for Bawumia emerge a day to NPP’s primaries

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942 ballot papers allegedly thumbprinted for Bawumia emerge a day to NPP’s primaries

An alleged consignment of 942 ballot papers, which has allegedly been thumbprinted for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has emerged a day before the NPP’s primaries.

The viral alleged ballot papers showed the number three slot thumbprinted already.

The information shared by Prime Rakon showed a purported NPP ballot paper of the five presidential aspirants on it.

Prime Rakon, in their post, reported that the Ashanti Regional Police Command has initiated an inquiry in response to the discovery of a consignment of 942 ballot papers.

The post read, “The Ashanti Regional Police Command has initiated an inquiry in response to the discovery of a consignment of 942 ballot papers, which are suspected to be connected to Bawumia in the New Patriotic Party’s ongoing internal elections”.

Meanwhile, some netizens have reacted to the images saying, “Naa this has got to be fake”.

Another X user added, “You see what has started happening already, when Kennedy Speaks they will say he is the bad one… Dogs don’t bark for no reason”.

“Npp and election rigging.  They’ve never won any fair elections in the country da”, another netizen added.

One X user detailed, “Is that how to print ballot papers? Where are the serial numbers? Zero arrests.

Black and white. Only the NDC will believe these are useless and aimless claims from the NDC cohorts”.

“Wontumi has started his tactics. NDC dealt well with his rigging agenda in the Ashanti Region in 2024. Dem have mafia Kennedy finish be”, another Ghanaian stated.

Meanwhile, Joseph Osei-Owusu, the Chairperson of the NPP Presidential Elections Committee, has warned presidential aspirants that private security and macho men will not be entertained during the party’s primaries.

According to Joseph Osei-Owusu, any NPP presidential aspirant thinking of bringing macho men should think twice.

He revealed that the Ghana Police Service would deploy between 70 and 150 officers at each polling centre, adding that there would be military support in selected areas, mainly parts of the Upper East Region.

Joe Wise warned, “Anybody thinking of bringing private security or ‘macho’ men should think twice. The police will deal with it very, very severely”.

“We felt that this is not an election in which we should allow anybody the basis to claim that the process was tainted. Everybody will be satisfied that he won because he was voted for, or he lost because he was voted against,” he said.

Joseph Osei-Owusu further assured the public of a credible, transparent, and well-secured process.

He added, “Everything that has to be done is done. The Commission is ready, the police are ready, and everything they need to be able to do their work has been provided”.

“At every stage, we involved the contestants themselves. We showed them the list, we listened to concerns, and we resolved them together,” he said.

“If you go to our IT centre now, you will find representatives of the contestants verifying everything and endorsing it before final printing,” he added.

A total of 211,849 delegates are expected to vote at 333 polling centres across the country’s 276 constituencies.

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Watch Ken Agyapong’s welfare policy form, filled by delegates, allegedly thrown away

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Watch Ken Agyapong’s welfare policy form, filled by delegates, allegedly thrown away

A netizen has shared a video of NPP presidential aspirant Ken Agyapong’s welfare policy form, filled by delegates, allegedly thrown away.

 In the viral video, a narrator in the video was heard saying, “The forms Kennedy asked people to fill out look at them, I lived in Bantama. The forms have been thrown away. Anyone who filled the form should go and check from his constuency if the form is still there”.  

The forms are not taken anywhere; after they are filled, they are abandoned them here”.

However, the spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Ken Agyapong, Kwasi Kwarteng, has accused Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a spokesperson for the Bawumia campaign of spreading the alleged video.

According to Kwasi Kwarteng, no one is throwing away forms, arguing that the narrative is fake.

In a social media post, Kwasi Kwarteng wrote, “Dennis Miracles Aboagye, this post reeks of panic.

You’re panicking because delegates are happy that, for once, someone is seriously gathering data to build a credible welfare system that will actually take care of party people and delegates. So instead of engaging dispassionately, you’ve resorted to lies and propaganda.

No one is “throwing away forms.” That narrative is fake, and you know it. You and your team have photocopied fake forms and dumped them deliberately, just to create a false impression and water down its effect. The real problem is that Kennedy’s approach exposes how empty your side’s promises have always been.

Your boss had eight years in power, eight years as Vice President, the second most powerful person in the country, and did nothing credible for the party grassroots. Nothing. Yet after losing power, you suddenly want delegates to believe fairy tales about appointments and welfare.

Delegates are not commodities. They are rational beings. Many who joined the party way earlier may be more politically experienced than your candidate, and they can tell sincerity from desperation.

Kennedy Agyapong has a record: when he promises, he delivers. That’s why you’re uncomfortable and panicking.

Liars!”, the post ended.

Meanwhile, Joseph Osei-Owusu, the Chairperson of the NPP Presidential Elections Committee has assured the public of a credible, transparent, and well-secured process.

He added, “Everything that has to be done is done. The Commission is ready, the police are ready, and everything they need to be able to do their work has been provided”.

“At every stage, we involved the contestants themselves. We showed them the list, we listened to concerns, and we resolved them together,” he said.

“If you go to our IT centre now, you will find representatives of the contestants verifying everything and endorsing it before final printing,” he added.

A total of 211,849 delegates are expected to vote at 333 polling centres across the country’s 276 constituencies.

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Primary school teacher in ‘hot water’ after flogging pupil to pulp in Damongo

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Primary school teacher in ‘hot water’ after flogging pupil to pulp in Damongo

Mr Fatawu, Primary teacher, Falahiyat E/A Primary School Block “A”, is in hot water after allegedly flogging a pupil to pulp.

Reports suggest that the primary teacher flogged the Basic 5 pupil to pulp, leading to him receiving treatment at Damongo St. Anne’s Catholic Hospital in the Savannah Region.

Abdul Wahidu Mahama, the father of the Basic 5 pupil, revealed that the incident occurred on Tuesday, January 20.

According to reports, the teacher assigned a homework which the pupil scored 2 out of 8.

The teacher then asked the boy and his classmate to lie on dual desk tables in the classroom.

Mr Fatawu is alleged to have used a wire cane to flog the students on their backs and other parts of their bodies.

Abdul Wahidu Mahama, the boy’s father, stated, “My son tried to block the cane with his hand, but the teacher flogged him heavily and verbally insulted the children for their low performance”.

He revealed that Abdul Wahidu (the pupil) complained of severe pain in his hand and was taken to the Damongo St. Anne’s Catholic Hospital after an unsuccessful attempt to treat him at home.

The father added that his son was admitted and prescribed medication, followed by surgery, which was carried out on Tuesday, January 27, adding that the teacher has not visited the child in the hospital since the incident.

The headmistress and another school staff member are said to have visited the hospital to check on the student’s condition.

Meanwhile, the father is seeking justice, appealing to the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service.

He added, “This is about protecting our innocent future assets”.

In other news, a victim in the trial of Godwin Adigbli, a 45-year-old French teacher at the Labone Senior High School, who is facing charges of indecent assault, has narrated her account of the alleged sexual harassment she experienced.

The 16-year-old female student, in her witness testimony, testified in court that a French teacher, identified as Adigbli, allegedly forcibly held her, kissed her roughly, and dragged her into a room containing a mattress.

According to the victim, the French teacher had been flirtatious and had earlier made suggestive comments towards her, adding that she did not expect any harm, but upon entering, Adigbli allegedly held her by the waist and began kissing her.

In the 16-year-old female student’s witness testimony admitted into evidence by the Domestic Violence and Victim Support District Court, read, “The accused person stopped saying such words and thought it was over. I eventually got to his office, he unlocked the door, and told me to bring his bag inside. I did not expect him to do anything bad to me when I entered the office.

“He forcibly held my waist and began kissing me roughly in his office, so I hit him across his face and other parts of his body to make him let me go, but all efforts proved futile because he was stronger than me,” portions of her statement read.

She added, “He then dragged me into a room in the French lab where there was a student mattress and a fridge with a sink”.

“The accused said he wanted to suck my breast; he then forcibly put his finger into my vagina. It was a very devastating experience. The accused pushed me onto the mattress in the storeroom, unbuckled his belt, brought out his penis, and tried to put it into my mouth,” she stated in her witness testimony.

The 16-year-old female student added, “I then bit his penis hard; he was in serious pain, and that was when I got the opportunity to run out. I went to my classroom in pain and was scared to report the issue because I was writing my final year exams. I was also afraid I would meet him at the exam hall, and that would torment me.

“I later went to the dormitory to use the washroom and found blood stains in my underwear. I also felt a sharp pain in my abdomen that hurt badly. I went to the teacher’s Staff Common Room, informed a teacher called Mr Evans, and also called my uncle,” she recounted.

“I won’t say NPP is doomed, but the leadership leading the party into destruction” – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

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“I won’t say NPP is doomed, but the leadership leading the party into destruction” – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member and Elder of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said the current leadership of the party is leading the party into destruction.

According to Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, the NPP’s failure to rebuild from the grassroots following the miserable 2024 electoral defeat undermines its core values.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe explained that any political party that suffers a major electoral defeat like the NPP did ought to return to the grassroots to assess what went wrong.

He stressed that the NPP should have rebuilt its structures from the bottom up, adding that it is the only path to sustainable success.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, January 30, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe explained, “If we truly want to win back the soul of the party, then we must do things democratically”.

“The proper way is to organise from the grassroots to the top. That has always been the tradition of the party, but unfortunately, it did not happen.”

“A party that has been badly damaged in a general election cannot proceed the way the NPP is going now. You must go back to the grassroots, listen to them, let them tell you exactly how they feel, and allow even the broader population to understand why you failed,” he stated.

“I won’t say the party is doomed, but the leadership at the moment is leading the party into destruction,” he said.

He further cried out that the rise of “monocracy” within the party, arguing that there is no internal democracy and fair play within the party.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe noted that there is manipulation and imposition of candidates, arguing that such practices weaken political parties and erode public trust.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe added, “There are no internal democracy and no fair play. This is very dangerous,”

“There are clearly factions in the party, and whoever wins will struggle to bring the party together. We have seen this before, and it completely destroyed the party in the past,” he noted.

“If they do not know the history of the party, they should study it,” he cautioned. “We have been here before. We must be careful.”

Earlier,  Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe had said the party is now in the hands of looters.

According to Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, if the NPP dares expel Prof Frimpong Boateng, they should sack him too.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe is quoted by TV3 to have said, “The party is now in the hands of looters, if they sack Prof Frimpong Boateng, then they should sack me as well”.

Also, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe backed Prof Frimpong-Boateng, who described the party as fake and challenged the NPP leadership over plans to expel him.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe boldly asserted that Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s comments reflect the party’s current state and warned that the party is drifting from its founding ideals.

According to Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, he fully agreed with the views expressed by Prof Frimpong-Boateng.

In a 3news.com report on January 13, 2026, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe is quoted as saying, I listened to Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s interview, and I must say without fear that I agree with him entirely. All the points that he raised are issues that are really worrying the party”.

“What I will say at this stage is that if they sack Frimpong-Boateng, then they should sack me. They should sack Kwame Pianim, they should sack Dr Arthur Kennedy and quite a number of us,” Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe stated.

“No warrant, no arrest”  – Showboy says after resisting CID arrest

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“No warrant, no arrest”  – Showboy says after resisting CID arrest

Moments after Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers raided  the home Sam Safo, popularly known as Showboy, he took to Snapchat in a video circulating online shows him in a car heading out,

He reiterated his refusal to submit to an arrest without a warrant.

He boldly declared, “No warrant, no arrest”.

The home of Ghanaian rapper cum socialite Showboy was stormed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Viral videos making rounds on social media showed Showbo being arrested by the Ghana Police Service.

Showboy in the viral video was heard saying, “With no warrant, I’m not following you to the police station. You invade my private residence, and I ask you for the warrant of arrest, and you show me your ID card”.

He was spotted refusing arrest as CID officers reportedly raided his home over the alleged blackmail of entrepreneur David Mensah (Davido GH).

Showboy has been accused of 3 years of harassment, blackmail, and cyberbullying.

A Ghanaian citizen approached the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) seeking urgent intervention against musician and blogger Kwabena Sarfo, known as Showboy, over persistent harassment, blackmail, cyberbullying, and defamation.

The petitioner claims that for the past three years, Showboy has used social media and live streams to make false and damaging statements linking them to criminal activities. He allegedly blackmailed the petitioner, posting private images online and publicly insulting them whenever threats were resisted.

Meanwhile, reports suggest, ShowBwoy’s manager and another person are in police custody after ShowBwoy reportedly resisted arrest and escaped this morning.

His Range Rover has also been seized and is currently at the Police CID Headquarters.

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Watch CID officers storm Showboy’s home to effect an arrest

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Watch CID officers storm Showboy’s home to effect an arrest

The home of Ghanaian rapper cum socialite, Sam Safo, popularly known as Showboy, has been stormed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Viral videos making rounds on social media showed Showbo being arrested by the Ghana Police Service.

Showboy in the viral video was heard saying, “With no warrant, I’m not following you to the police station. You invade my private residence, and I ask you for the warrant of arrest, and you show me your ID card”.

He was spotted refusing arrest as CID officers reportedly raided his home over the alleged blackmail of entrepreneur David Mensah (Davido GH).

Showboy has been accused of 3 years of harassment, blackmail, and cyberbullying.

A Ghanaian citizen has approached the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) seeking urgent intervention against musician and blogger Kwabena Sarfo, known as Showboy, over persistent harassment, blackmail, cyberbullying, and defamation.

The petitioner claims that for the past three years, Showboy has used social media and live streams to make false and damaging statements linking them to criminal activities. He allegedly blackmailed the petitioner, posting private images online and publicly insulting them whenever threats were resisted.

Meanwhile, Moments after CID officers raided his house, Showboy took to Snapchat as a video circulating online shows him in a car heading out, reiterating his refusal to submit to an arrest without a warrant.

He boldly declared, “No warrant, no arrest”.

Also, reports suggest, ShowBwoy’s manager and another person are in police custody after ShowBwoy reportedly resisted arrest and escaped this morning.

His Range Rover has also been seized and is currently at the Police CID Headquarters.

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“I want to visit Ghana after watching IShowSpeed’s livestream” – American lady

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“I want to visit Ghana after watching IShowSpeed’s livestream” – American lady

An American lady has revealed she wishes to visit Ghana after watching IShowSpeed’s livestream.

According to the American lady, from the livestream, she could tell Ghanaian people are very welcoming with great food, culture, and a great environment.

Speaking in a viral video shared on social media, the American lady stated, “First of all, I would like to visit Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. I don’t know enough about Nigeria; there is not much information.

When asked which African teams she will be supporting at the World Cup, the American lady added, “ First is Ghana, I love their soccer team and like the way they celebrate goals and South Africa, they will be playing Mexico ad I have to support them”.

“It is from what I have seen from IShowSpeed’s stream, it just looks like the people are so welcoming, the food, the culture, it looks like a welcoming environment”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the video stated, “YESSS! This is what Ghana does best: warm hearts, banging food, rich culture, and vibes that hit different!

IShowSpeed’s livestream showed the world the real Ghana, and now more people like this American sis wanna come experience it.

Welcome in advance! We’re waiting for you with open arms. Who’s ready to host more global visitors?

Drop your fave Ghana spot below!”.

“Yet we are complaining what Ishowspeed stream done for us, oh Ghanaians, when will we change?”, one more X user added.

“But madam journalist thinks it’s of no importance”, another netizen added.

Her video comes at a time Ghanaians have been divided following GHOne TV host Lily Mohamed’s outburst over the Minister of Foreign Affairs issuing a Ghanaian passport to American streamer IShowSpeed.

However, Famous Ghanaian actor and Producer known for his role in Kejetia and Makola series, Louis Lamis, has schooled GHOne TV host Lily Mohamed following her outburst over the Minister of Foreign Affairs issuing a Ghanaian passport to American streamer IShowSpeed.

According to Louis Lamis, following the GHOne host generalisation saying Ghanaians are not serious, he had to respond and give her some education.

The Ghanaian actor and Producer added that the Minister of Foreign Affairs did nothing wrong by deciding to grant IShowSpeed a Ghanaian passport argueing with the size of the streamer’s global following.

He highlighted that IshowSpeed YouTube subscribers alone stand at 50 million, which is bigger than the whole of Ghana’s population.

Louis Lamis added that even if all the media houses put together during their peak programming, they would be nowhere close to IshowSpeed aruging that his video about Ghana has generated over 4 million views.

Speaking in a self-recorded video, Louis Lamis explained, “If you don’t know what this gentleman has done for Ghana, just a few years ago, we were paying millions of dollars to advertise on CNN. This young man has come to our country to freely advertise Ghana’s sites. He came to sell an experience. So when you ask what he has added to the GDP of the country, this is what he has done for us.

“He has harvested the next generation of investors, the next generation of tourists, and the next generation of politicians to fall in love with Ghana. If you are a media person or a journalist and you want to go on a rant like this, it is always prudent and wise to do thorough research about the impact before questioning it,” he said.

He added, “Do thorough research about the impact if you’re going to insult a strategic minister who believes this is a good opportunity. We have someone who tells us that 50 per cent of himself is from Ghana. He is a 50 per cent Ghanaian. Now, this guy is an ambassador, a free one. He is an institution when it comes to the attention economy, the new gold. So, ignorance once again.

“TV is dying, if you don’t know. Radio is dying. The space you are occupying is dying. The new space is where this guy belongs, and he is an institution. This is a shame to anyone with such myopic thinking. This is shameful and unfortunate,” he added.

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Video – Nigerian woman busted over child trafficking suspicion

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Video – Nigerian woman busted over child trafficking suspicion

A Nigerian woman was apprehended by a group of men at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle over child trafficking suspicions.

The Nigerian woman, identified only as Florence, was busted by a group of vigilant men at Circle in Accra over allegations of trafficking a 16-year-old girl from Nigeria.

She was later handed over to the authorities over allegations.

According to reports, the lady claimed the girl was her sister when she was questioned by some individuals.

The Nigerian woman admitted to living in Ghana for the past seven years and owning a business at Ashongman Estate.

She was handed over to National Security officials for further investigation into the allegation.

The video shared on social media has since generated views and likes, with some Ghanaians commenting under the video saying, “Excellent work by the vigilantes, but authorities must open their eyes. It’s been happening. Cos if we want to wait for immigration at the borders, this won’t stop because of nokofio they keep collecting over there”.

“This is really scary. I hope the authorities find out the full truth and make sure justice is done. We all need to watch out and protect young people from things like this”, another X user added.

Another X user added, “This is how many Nigerians have become prostitutes In ghana … yet Ablakwah and the NDC is dishing out passports to streamers while the border is open 24/7 for everyone”.

Additionally, another Ghanaian stated, “I keep saying that ‘Ghanaians are sleeping, ‘ and before we wake up, Nigerians have taken over the country. There are over 7 million Nigerians in Ghana. The indigenous Ghanaian population is about 30 million. In the next 10 years, Nigerians will overtake us in our own country, ebe there we go see”.

In related news, the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) has rescued a Nigerian teenager trafficked to Ghana.

According to the Police, the 15-year-old Nigerian national was trafficked to Ghana and forced to engage in sex work at Tarkwa in the Western Region.

The Police, in a statement issued, revealed,  medical checks show the teenager is five weeks pregnant.

The Nigerian teenager was trafficked to Ghana with the promise of Ghana, but after arrival, was subjected to abuse.

Portion of the Police statement reads, “On Monday, 3rd of November, 2025, police arrested 25-year-old Joy Ogbonna at Aboso near Tarkwa, following a report by the victim’s father, Ogbonno Onuigbo, who said his daughter went missing in the month of October 2025, in Nigeria. The victim later called him on the 24th of October 2025, revealing that she had been trafficked and abused in Ghana”.

“Police investigations indicated that one Golden Blessing, who is currently on the run, lured the victim from Enugu to Lagos under the pretext of offering her a cleaning job and later handed her over to Joy Ogbonna, who transported her to Tarkwa.

“Upon arrival, the suspect confined the victim in a room, forced her into sex work, and collected the proceeds. Through the intervention of a helpful passerby, the victim was able to contact her father, leading to her rescue. A medical report confirmed that the victim was five weeks pregnant,” the statement added.

It further added, “The suspect, Joy Ogbonna, is currently in police custody and will be arraigned before the court soon. Efforts are ongoing to arrest her accomplice, Golden Blessing, who is believed to be in Nigeria.”

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Nana Aba speaks over claims GHOne host was forced to apologise to Ablakwa over IshowSpeed GH passport

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Nana Aba speaks over claims GHOne host was forced to apologise to Ablakwa over IshowSpeed GH passport

Nana Aba Anamoah, a Ghanaian media personality, has refuted claims that GHOne TV host Lily Mohamed was forced to apologise to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Foreign Affairs minister.

It will be recalled that the GHOne host apologised to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for her comments on IshowSpeed and the Ghanaian passport.

According to the GHOne host, she conceived that some of her comments were overboard and unsavoury.

Speaking on GHOne TV, Lily Mohamed stated, “I am the lady in the trends, unfortunately, so this morning on GHToday, I shared an opinion on a decision by the Ghanaian government to issue a US YouTuber, IshowSpeed, a Ghanaian passport.

I conceived, however, that some of my comments were overboard and unsavory that I sincerely apologise to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and I also apologise to viewers who were offended”.

Lily Mohamed had earlier cooked Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, after he officially announced the approval of a Ghanaian passport to American streaming sensation Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IshowSpeed.

Speaking on the GHOne Morning Show, Lily Mohamed fired shots at Ablakwa for shoving a Ghanaian passport into the hands of someone who comes his own personal thing.

The GHOne host, in her outburst, stated, “I think that I must add my two cents to it. Let’s get serious as a country. Be like this country, we know be serious. Somebody comes to Ghana, and he is a streamer, he’s putting Ghana on the global map, he’s doing whatever… Then the person comes to Ghana for a day or two, and then you shove the Ghanaian passport into the person’s hands?

You are not being serious. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, you were somebody that we had high expectations of. You shove a Ghanaian passport into the hands of someone who comes, who is streaming, who is embarking on his own personal thing.

Okay, they are coming to jump on our Black Star Square—what has it done to our GDP? What has it added to our economy? Wodi Maya has been putting Ghana on the map globally, and America and the Americans have shoved him an American passport? Even Nigeria, has Nigeria given them passports?”

She added, “You’re given him a Ghanaian passport for what achievement? What has he done for Ghana that he’s come to sit on our jollof, and the moment he steps on the jollof, he walks away? Ghanaians jump under jollof and eat from jollof that is sat on? You are not serious? With the greatest of respect.

Let’s put some value on our passports. Let us put some value on this country. So anybody walks into Ghana ‘Oh, I’m putting Ghana on the map’—and every minute you shove them Ghanaian passports?

She further added, “Meanwhile Ghanaians are queuing for passports—Ghanaian citizens born in Ghana per the dictates of the constitution, it gives them the rights of citizenship—they’re queuing”.

In Nana Aba Anamoah’s post, she responded to a netizen who claimed Lily Mohamed was forced to apologise to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

The netizen in his post wrote, “Sad day for Ghana.. Media Freedom yaamutu.

Journalists are apologising for going about their duties. They’re forced to apologise for stating the obvious truth”.

However, in a sharp rebuttal, Nana Aba stressed that no one can force any independent-minded person to apologise.

She asserted that the GHOne host noticed some parts of her comments were unpalatable, unacceptable and apologised.

In her post, she wrote, “The journalist in question noticed some parts of her comments were unpalatable, unacceptable and apologised. No one can force any independent-minded person to apologise.

You people deɛ, everything is down to politicking”.

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High Court dismisses OSP’s application to freeze Dr Sledge’s properties

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High Court dismisses OSP’s application to freeze Dr Sledge’s properties

The Accra High Court has thrown out an application filed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) against a Ghanaian businessman, Nana Yaw Duodu, also known as Dr Sledge.

The Law Platform has reported that the OSP prayed on the High Court to grant an order confirming the freeze placed on properties belonging to Dr Sledge and others.

However, the Commercial Division Five of the High Court dismissed the application following legal arguments presented by Dr Sledge’s counsel, the respected Alex Kofi Osei-Owusu.

The case was presided over by Justice Samuel Daniel Kotey.

The OSP in its application sought an order for the continued freezing of Dr Sledge’s properties, including a vehicle, an unregistered Rolls-Royce Maserati Phantom S/C, two Mercedes-Benz vehicles, two bullion vans, a Lexus SUV, and two Toyota Land Cruisers.

Personal belongings such as jewellery and other personal effects of the first respondent, Dr Sledge, were also itemised for confirmation of their freeze.

It will be recalled that, in September, Dr Sledge was detained by the OSP after he reportedly failed to meet bail conditions.

He was later released from the custody of the OSP after meeting his bail conditions on Monday, September 29.

Dr Sledge is under investigation for suspected corruption and corruption-related offences linked to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), gold trade programme.

In February 2025, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, revealed the probe into the alleged corruption at the MIIF, alleging that over $94 million in state funds were lost through Goldridge Refinery’s failure to honour trade settlements under the Gold for Oil initiatives.

The OSP then stormed the Trassaco residence of Nana Yaw Duodu, also known as Dr Sledge and his East Legon offices of Goldridge Company Limited.

The OSP raids follow ongoing investigations into the $94 million Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) gold trade programme.

According to the OSP, the raid was conducted under warrants issued by the High Court in Accra, which target suspected corruption and corruption-related offences.

The OSP search led to the seizure of luxury vehicles, jewellery, firearms, and documents connected to landed properties linked to the $94m MIIF Probe.

A post by the OSP on social media read, “As part of ongoing investigations, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) today conducted searches at the Trassaco residence of Nana Yaw Duodu, also known as Dr Sledge, and at the East Legon offices of Goldridge Company Limited. The searches were carried out under warrants issued by the High Court in Accra.

Nana Yaw Duodu is under investigation for suspected corruption and corruption-related offences linked to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) gold trade programme, which allegedly caused a loss of US$94 million to the State.

The OSP’s Asset Recovery and Management Team seized several items, including luxury vehicles, jewellery, weapons, and documents relating to landed properties”.

The outcome of NPP’s primaries would expose fake prophets – Former Suhum MP

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The outcome of NPP’s primaries would expose fake prophets – Former Suhum MP

Fred Opare Ansah, the former Member of Parliament for Suhum, has said the outcome of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026, would expose fake prophets.

The former MP warned some men of God to retract their false prophecy ahead of the NPP primaries, else they will be branded fake after the primaries.

According to him, the Bible warns of false prophets in the end times, adding that the outcome of the primaries would expose those prophets.

Speaking in an interview on Movement TV on January 29, 2026, Fred Opare Ansah stated, “The Bible has said that in the end times there would be false prophets, and by Saturday, we will know those false prophets.

Most of them have prophesied that different candidates will win. If they are serving the same God, who is a truthful God, then only one person will win. That would be the true voice of God, and the other would be a lie,” he said.

The former MP further stressed that prophets and pastors who have made inaccurate prophecies still have time to reverse them before the primaries tomorrow.

“If they don’t want trouble, and if anybody has given a false prophecy, the person has up to today to reverse what he said before it is too late. Otherwise, I will make sure that a fake tag is added to their names if their prophecies do not come true,” he warned.

His comments follow: Ghanaian prophets have been left divided following their conflicting 2026 prophecies regarding the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential election on January 31, 2026.

Some Ghanaian prophets have revealed that the former vice president and NPP flagbearer for the 2024 elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will emerged victories; others also stressed that Kennedy Agyapong, the former Assin Central MP, will be declared victorious.

In the short 32-second video compilation of the Prophets prophets shared on social media, Prophet Roja stated, “Kennedy has won the election handsdown”.

Nigel Gaisie also stated, “I saw Dr Bawumia take it”.

Also, the General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun, said, “Bawumia will not lead the New Patriotic Party”.

Prophet Elijah King, “I saw Bawumia as the winner of the NPP presidential seat”.

Subsequently, another man of God in the video stated, “I saw Hon Ken leading the NPP to become president”.

Rev Owusu Bempah added, “ Dr Bawumia say he wants to be president in this country, we shall see?”

Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, commonly known as Prophet Uche, the Founder-Leader of Creator’s House Chapel, maintained, “ I saw Bawumia winning the primaries”.

Meanwhile, Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, has made a shocking revelation concerning some Ghanaian Prophets.

Speaking in an interview on Starr FM, shared on X on January 26, 2026, Mussa Dankwah claimed that some prophets who prophesy election outcomes often approach him for actual election data.

According to Mussa Dankwah, these prophets claim that the data gathered through research represents the voice of God.

Mussa Dankwah revealed, “There are certain things I can say on the radio; these same prophets come to me for data.

They instruct you to tell them the actual results. The voice of the people is the voice of God, then say God have spoken to him”.

“Never choose church over family and your work” – Prophet ElBernard tells Church members

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“Never choose church over family and your work” – Prophet ElBernard tells Church members

Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, the General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, has told his Church members to never choose church over their family.

The man of God further told his church members to always choose work over church activities anyday.

According to Prophet ElBernard, Christians must choose family and professional responsibilities before the Church.

Speaking in a short video shared on social media, Prophet ElBernard explained, “Never choose a church event over family. Are you with me? In this church, any day, any time, let me tell you, choose your work over church service. Choose your family over church activity.

“You may not like me, but I have told you the truth. In this church, choose your family over the church. Choose your work over the church. I’ve told you a simple idea,” he said.

In related news, Prophet ElBernard has been in the news following his prophecy declaring Ken Agyapong as the winner of the NPP primaries.

The man of God, speaking at Ken’s National Praise 2026 told Ken Agyapong face-to-face that he would become the New Patriotic Party flagbearer for the 2028 election.

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

He stated, ““It was this same angel that, when I met the Ga Mantse, when he was sitting in a church in Kumasi — Family Chapel — in the congregation, instructed me to call him, and I picked him, and the angel said, ‘Tell the Ga Mantse, there will be a day he will come and rule as the government of the people of Accra.’

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

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

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

Prophet ElBernard in another video, told those supporting Ken Agyapong in the NPP presidential race to start jubilating.

The man of God once again boldly declared that Ken Agyapong will be the NPP’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections.

According to Prophet Elbernard, nothing can change Ken Agyapong’s victory.

Speaking to his church delegation, Prophet Elbernard stated, “How many days do we have left until the 31st? I wish today is 31st. Those who are “Kenneth-ed” in the house should start jubilating, I am telling you by the grace of God, because nothing will change, the flagbearer of the NPP is Kennedy Agyapong”.

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“Dr Bawumia is the right leader for NPP at this critical moment” – Napo

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“Dr Bawumia is the right leader for NPP at this critical moment” – Napo

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, commonly known as Napo, the 2024 running of the NPP, has said that the former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is the right candidate to lead the NPP.

According to Napo, Dr Bawumia remains the right leader for the NPP at this critical moment.

In a Facebook post, Napo stated, “Dr Mahamudu Bawumia remains the right leader for our party at this critical moment.”

Napo further highlighted that the party must emerge united after the internal elections on Saturday, January 31.

“I also underscored the importance of a peaceful and credible process as we head into Saturday.

“Through it all, my belief remains firm. The elephant will emerge victorious, and as a united party, we will all rally behind whoever is chosen to sit on it,” he added.

Meanwhile, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh in an interview has said he will never contest for the NPP flagbearer position as long as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia contests.

Napo, as he is commonly referred to, highlighted that no one matches Dr Mahamudu’s wisdom, experience, and ideas to lead Ghana within the NPP.

Speaking on Oyerpa FM, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh explained, “His (Dr Bryan Acheampong) first time of being a Cabinet minister was four years ago, he came to meet us. Also, Dr Adutwum’s first time as a Cabinet minister was four years ago. I, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, have served Cabinent for seven years.

I have worked with all of them at Cabinet, and nobody comes anywhere near Dr Bawumia. To the extent that I decided not to contest for the presidency if Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is contesting”.

According to Napo, some person contesting for the NPP flagnearership during their time in Cabinet did not produce a single memo for Cabinet to consider.

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh added, “Because we are looking for somebody with wisdom among us to lead, as this is governance, nobody comes near. Some of them sat at the Cabinet and never brought a single memo”.

He further stressed that those blaming Dr Bawumia for the collapse of Ghana’s economy under the Akufo-Addo government are not being truthful.

Napo detailed, “If you look at the relevance to the government, all those contesting who brought policies that have not been done before, today, if the NDC is talking about the one that has fixed Ghana’s economy  they don’t mention any vice president. When 88 NPP MPs called for Ken’s removal, we did not say the vice president must go. So today, if somebody says the vice president collapses the economy, then that person is not being truthful”.

Meanwhile, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has promised NPP delegates ten appointments to every constituency if elected president of Ghana.

According to Dr Bawumia, the one constituency, ten appointments is aimed at strengthening party structures at the local level and promoting inclusive participation at the national level appointments.

Dr Bawumia highlighted that each constituency would be empowered to nominate qualified and deserving individuals for these appointments, adding that non-performing appointees would not be spared.

 He further called for massive support, emphasising his vision to make all constituencies strong and balanced.

In a message to party delegates ahead of the NPP presidential primaries, Dr Bawumia stated, “My plan is to strengthen all constituencies in Ghana to be resilient and sustainable. Most of the time, some constituencies are left out in the appointment process. As a future President of Ghana, God willing, I will dedicate 3,000 out of 7,000 national appointments to constituencies nationwide.

“Every constituency will get at least 10 national-level appointments per constituency, including ministers of state, deputy ministers, CEOs, deputy CEOs, Ambassadors, Deputy Ambassadors, Board of Directors, amongst others,” he promised.

“Appointees who will perform abysmally will be replaced with competent ones,” he stated.

Trotro mate tragically killed after falling under a moving vehicle

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Trotro mate tragically killed after falling under a moving vehicle

A Trotro mate has lost his life after falling under a moving vehicle.

According to reports, the tragic accident occurred at the Tech Junction in Kumasi.

Reports suggest the incident occurred when the mate reportedly jumped out of a moving trotro in an attempt to register for the next trip.

The Trotro mate is said to have slipped falling under the vehicle’s wheels, leading to the Trotro colliding with another Trotro vehicle loading passengers at the station.

A lotto operator at the station who witnessed the incident stated, “The mate jumped out of the moving van to register for the next load, but he slipped and fell. Their own vehicle hit him, and as he tried to get up, another van behind also ran him over,” she explained.

The Trotro mate was rushed to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.

However, the Police has launched an investigation into the incident.

In other news, A 50-year-old Trotro driver has been arrested by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command with 714 slabs of suspected indian hemp.

The Ghana Police Service, Ashanti South Regional Police Command, intercepted a large consignment of suspected Indian hemp during a routine snap check.

Reports suggest the arrest was made on Tuesday, January 26, 2026, at the Asanso checkpoint along the Bekwai–Aputogya road.

Officers of the Bekwai District Police Command arrested the 50-year-old Trotro driver after a search conducted on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus revealed nine nylon sacks containing 714 slabs.

According to the Police, the suspect claimed the consignment was handed to him by an unknown person at the Kejetia Lorry Terminal in Kumasi.

He revealed he was asked to deliver the consignment to an unidentified individual in Obuasi for a fee of GH¢600.

The Ashanti South Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, addressing the media, announced that the suspected narcotic substances have been retained as exhibits to support ongoing investigations.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus has also been impounded, with the suspect arraigned before court.

DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba further stressed that the Police Service is dedicated to intensifying the fight against drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

OSP has saved Ghana 20 times the money invested in the office – Kissi Agyebeng

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OSP has saved Ghana 20 times the money invested in the office – Kissi Agyebeng

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has offered a direct rebuttal to critics who have characterised the office as a drain on national resources.

According to the Special Prosecutor, despite the office still being in its formative stages and facing budgetary challenges, they have saved Ghana more than twenty times the total amount of money released to it since its establishment.

In the OSP Half-Yearly Report for December 2025, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng argued that the OSP has delivered strong results.

Parts of the reports stated, “It cannot be maintained by any form of argument that the Office has not performed as expected and that it is a drain on national resources,” Mr Agyebeng stated in the report. “The Office… had a stellar record and its ultra-high profile and ground-breaking corruption and corruption-related investigations… had saved the nation more than twenty-fold the total amount of money actually released to the Office”.

“Therefore, it cannot be maintained by any form of argument that the Office has not performed as expected and that it is a drain on national resources”.

The report detailed as stated by Citinews stated, “in 2022, the OSP investigated customs advance rulings and introduced measures that ended discretionary discounts on the valuation of imported goods and used vehicles. This action, the report said, blocked corruption opportunities within the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and saved the country millions of cedis”.

“The Office also highlighted its 2023 investigation into auction sales at the ports, which led to the introduction of an electronic auction system. The e-auction platform has increased auction revenue by an average of 12 per cent each month, adding millions of cedis to state revenue”.

“Between 2023 and 2025, the OSP investigated procurement contracts awarded by the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Ministry of Finance to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited. The cancellation of those contracts, according to the report, saved the nation about GH₵5.73 billion”.

“In 2025, a corruption risk assessment of disinfection services at Ghana’s ports of entry involving the Ghana Health Service and LCB Worldwide Ghana Limited reportedly saved the country an estimated GH₵345 million”.

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.

Also, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Member of Parliament for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip, has accused the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of devouring vast public funds without delivering adequate results.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, December 22, Dafeamekpor quizzed the reasoning for the significant budgetary allocations made to the office in recent years.

He revealed Parliament had approved a budget of GH¢250 million for the OSP for the 2026 financial year, arguing that the amount was almost identical to what the office received in 2025.

The Majority Chief Whip stressed that the level of funding for the OSP is comparable to that of the Attorney-General’s Department, which delivers far greater value to the state.

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor stated, “The entity was just guzzling money. If you compare the utility value the Attorney-General is giving us, it is clear”.

 “Nobody is saying imprison people. What we are saying is that once cases are prosecutable, prosecute them and let the accused persons have their day in court so the cases can be disposed of.”

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Finance Minister signs $12.8m AfDB grant for Big Push Projects

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Finance Minister signs $12.8m AfDB grant for Big Push Projects

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, has signed a US$12.83 million grant agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB).

The US$12.83 million grant agreement was signed to finance feasibility studies and design development for major projects under the Mahama government’s Big Push programme.

The Finance Minister signed the agreement with the AfDB’s outgoing Country Manager in Ghana, Eyerusalem Fasika.

Ato Forson, in a post on social media, detailed that the grant will support detailed feasibility studies of a proposed interchange at the 37 Military Hospital.

He further revealed that it will also fund feasibility studies and full designs for the redevelopment of four modern markets namely the Agbogbloshie, Techiman, Sekondi, and Mankessim.

Also, the grant will fund the comprehensive study for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones in the Afram Plains, Nsawam, and Builsa.

At the signing the Finance Minister expressed appreciation to the AfDB “on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana for the Bank’s continued partnership”.

He also commended Ms Fasika for her meticulous and results-driven leadership, saying,  “Ghana has secured significant financial resources and technical support from the AfDB through her stewardship”.

Eyerusalem Fasika, in her remarks, thanked Ghana for the strong cooperation and support extended to the AfDB and reaffirmed the AfDB’s commitment to Ghana’s development agenda.

“Together, we have given it our best shot,” she said,

In a social media post on X, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson wrote, “Earlier today, I signed a US$12.83 million grant agreement with the African Development Bank to support feasibility studies for key projects under the Big Push programme.

The projects are as follows:

 1. A proposed interchange at the 37 Military Hospital

 2. Market redevelopment at:

 • Agbogbloshie Market

 • Techiman Market

 • Sekondi Market

 • Mankessim Market

 3. Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones in the Afram Plains, Nsawam, and Builsa

For all these projects, the funding will support detailed feasibility studies, including full designs, costings, and environmental and social impact assessments, to ensure they are ready for construction.

I am grateful to the African Development Bank and its Country Manager, Eyerusalem Fasika, for their strong partnership and continued support.

Our aim is to complete these studies early enough to allow construction to begin soon”.

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OSP commends President Mahama for halting Ayariga and Dafeamekpor’s bill to scrap office

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OSP commends President Mahama for halting Ayariga and Dafeamekpor’s bill to scrap office

President John Dramani Mahama has received commendation from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) after he called for the withdrawal of a Private Member’s Bill that sought to repeal the Office.

It will be recalled that President John Dramani Mahama, in 2025, 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.

The OSP in its Half-Yearly Report for December 2025 praised the President’s intervention, saying it reinforced the wisdom of establishing the Office.

“The Office highly commends the President – and the nation has His Excellency to thank – for the swift and decisive call for the withdrawal of the bill,” the report stated.

Meanwhile, 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.

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“I stand for employment and jobs, give me the opportunity, I’ll not disappoint” – Ken to NPP delegates 

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“I stand for employment and jobs, give me the opportunity, I’ll not disappoint” – Ken to NPP delegates 

Ken Agyapong, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, has appealed to party delegates to allow him to serve them as their presidential candidate for the 2028 general election.

According to Ken Agyapong, he stands for industrialisation, employment and jobs.

He argued that Ghanaian youths need employment, which will be his main goal when given the opportunity.

Speaking in a televised address to national delegates on Thursday, January 29, 2026, Ken Agyapong stated, “I do not believe in revenge politics, and I will not tolerate any attempt to shrink the party by threatening its grassroots. Be assured of this”.

“The NPP was built on courage and internal democracy. So, I say to you, stand firm,” he stated.

“I stand for industrialisation, and that’s all my message. I am also for employment and jobs. What we need in this country is employment for the youth. So please give me the opportunity to serve you, and I will not disappoint you,” he said.

Also, Ken Agyapong has already pledged to serve Ghana with his heart and honesty.

According to Ken Agyapong, he will arrest his own child if he steals state funds.

He highlighted that if he would arrest his own children who steal state funds, what of ministers who steal.

Ken Agyapong stressed that because of his principled nature, other NPP bigwigs are against his bid to lead the party.

Speaking to NPP delegates during his campaign runs, Kenned Agyapong stated, “If my own child steals state funds, I will arrest him; my children already know of my attitude, so they will not even come close to the state to become president son and come and disgrace me. I will arrest my own child.

So if I arrest my own son, when you are minister, and you make a mistake, what will I do to you? That is the reason why they do not want to vote for me. When that is not done, Ghana will never succeed.

When everyone comes, it’s his family and friends, and they come for their share, and they leave with the country left to go backwards. I am promising you, I kennedy Agyapong, I will serve this country with my heart and honesty”.

Meanwhile, Dr Evans Duah, a Researcher, financial economist and chartered accountant, has confidently projected that none of the five New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidates will cross the 50+1 to secure an outright victory

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Wednesday, January 28, Dr Evans Duah, however, stressed that the race remains competitive, but data shows only Ken Agyapong can cross 50+1.

According to Dr Evans Duah, his judgment is informed not only by empirical data but also by recent engagements on the ground.

He further disclosed that he engaged the middle belt and other regions last week to gauge the mood within the party ahead of primaries.

Dr Evans Duah explained, “A lot of people are missing the strategy and, if you ask me confidently, none of the five candidates will cross that 50+1 on Saturday. And if anyone does, it will be Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. I stand by this, and it is based on data”.

“What is happening on the ground is that, from a strategy and intelligence point of view, there is a lot of social media cosmetic campaigning going on,” he said

Additionally, Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, the General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, has told those supporting Ken Agyapong in the NPP presidential race to start jubilating.

The man of God once again boldly declared that Ken Agyapong will be the NPP’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections.

According to Prophet Elbernard, nothing can change Ken Agyapong’s victory.

Speaking to his church delegation, Prophet Elbernard stated, “How many days do we have left until the 31st? I wish today is 31st. Those who are “Kenneth-ed” in the house should start jubilating, I am telling you by the grace of God, because nothing will change, the flagbearer of the NPP is Kennedy Agyapong”.

“In my vision, Ken asked for my help, but it was too late” – Prophet Worlasi on NPP Primaries  

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“In my vision, Ken asked for my help, but it was too late” – Prophet Worlasi on NPP Primaries  

Prophet Emmanuel Worlasi, the Head Pastor of the Kumasi Branch of the Conquerors Through Christ Church, has said he saw Ken Agyapong in his vision ahead of the NPP primaries.

The man of God, sharing his vision, revealed he saw Ken with his wife in a room who had come to them for spiritual assistance.

According to Prophet Worlasi, he told Ken it was too late for any spiritual assistance.

Speaking on Hitz FM, Prophet Worlasi stated, “Two days ago, in a vision, I was in my room when I saw my wife with Kennedy Agyapong”.

One Hitz FMpresenters then asked, “What were they doing?”

Prophet Worlasi explained, “They came to one of my apartments, and I asked my wife what she was doing there. Ken Agyapong was there to see me, and he told me he needed my help.

“I told him that’s impossible because it is too late. He pleaded with me to do something for him and said he needed my help. I suddenly woke up from the vision, and my wife was the first person I told about it.”

Prophet Emmanuel Worlasi further added that he is even surprised when men of God declare Ken Agyapong as the winner of the NPP primaries, saying, “I’m even surprised when I hear other men of God say that Agyapong is going to win, but let’s leave it to time. Time will tell. We have three more days left.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, the General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, has told those supporting Ken Agyapong in the NPP presidential race to start jubilating.

The man of God once again boldly declared that Ken Agyapong will be the NPP’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections.

According to Prophet Elbernard, nothing can change Ken Agyapong’s victory.

Speaking to his church delegation, Prophet Elbernard stated, “How many days do we have left until the 31st? I wish today is 31st. Those who are “Kenneth-ed” in the house should start jubilating, I am telling you by the grace of God, because nothing will change, the flagbearer of the NPP is Kennedy Agyapong”.

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NDC bars Mahama’s appointees from contesting Party Executive Positions

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NDC bars Mahama’s appointees from contesting Party Executive Positions

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has barred all serving government appointees from contesting executive positions within the party.

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey explained that government appointees who wish to contest must resign from their appointments.

According to Fifi Kwetey, the decision forms part of measures ahead of the party’s reorganisation, which begins on January 30.

He added that a government appointee who intends to contest must resign at least six months before filing nomination forms.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, January 29, 2026, the General Secretary of the party, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey stated, “Any person contesting any position in the party who is holding an office to which he or she was appointed by the president, or the government shall resign at least six (6) clear months from the said office or appointment prior to the filing of the nomination forms for the party position he or she desires to contest,” he stated.

“Persons who are affected by the restrictions specified in paragraph (1) of this section shall include the following:

(a) Ministers and Deputy Ministers;

(b) Chief Executive Officers or Managing Directors and Deputy Chief Executive Officers or Deputy Managing Directors, or analogous officers;

(c) Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Administrative Units of the Government of Ghana,” he said.

He, however, clarified that board members are exempt from the directive.

“A person appointed as a chairperson or member of any Board, or any analogous position shall be exempt from the restrictions imposed by paragraph (1) of this section,” he added.

He added, “The NDC is a big party, and it cannot continue to have people holding positions in both the government and the party because it has enough qualified people”.

“In order to address and eliminate what really happens virtually in many political parties in this part of the world and many other places — what we call mafia activities, which include intimidation and wrong tactics — the party expects all constituency executives to publicly announce and publish their official meeting venues for every branch within the constituency.

“For clarity, by-elections shall be conducted at the same approved venues and at the same scheduled time as the regular branch meetings are done,” he said.

Also, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced Saturday, December 19, 2026, as the date for its National Delegates Conference.

According to the NDC, the National Delegates Conference will be held to elect new national executives.

He highlighted that the internal elections would be conducted using a bottom-up approach, adding that the process will begin at the branch level, progress through the constituency and regional stages, and conclude at the national level.

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey further revealed that vetting of aspirants is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13, 2026.

The NDC’s General Secretary stated, “The main congress to elect all of the national executives for the NDC in this important year of reorganisation will happen on Saturday, December 19, 2026, that completes the very important edifice that is supposed to prepare for the next round of fighting for the power in the country and also ensuring that we continue the wonderful job we are doing in resetting the country”.

“Appeals will be done on Sunday, November 15 and November 16. 2026. Then, for the youth and women conference, we are looking at Saturday, December 12, 2026”, he added.

NDC to hold National Delegates Conference to elect new leaders on Dec 19

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NDC to hold National Delegates Conference to elect new leaders on Dec 19

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced Saturday, December 19, 2026, as the date for its National Delegates Conference.

According to the NDC, the National Delegates Conference will be held to elect new national executives.

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the NDC’s General Secretary, made this announcement during a press conference on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

He highlighted that the internal elections would be conducted using a bottom-up approach, adding that the process will begin at the branch level, progress through the constituency and regional stages, and conclude at the national level.

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey further revealed that vetting of aspirants is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13, 2026.

The NDC’s General Secretary stated, “The main congress to elect all of the national executives for the NDC in this important year of reorganisation will happen on Saturday, December 19, 2026, that completes the very important edifice that is supposed to prepare for the next round of fighting for the power in the country and also ensuring that we continue the wonderful job we are doing in resetting the country”.

“Appeals will be done on Sunday, November 15 and November 16. 2026. Then, for the youth and women conference, we are looking at Saturday, December 12, 2026”, he added.

Also, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has barred all serving government appointees from contesting executive positions within the party.

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey explained that government appointees who wish to contest must resign from their appointments.

According to Fifi Kwetey, the decision forms part of measures ahead of the party’s reorganisation, which begins on January 30.

He added that a government appointee who intends to contest must resign at least six months before filing nomination forms.

“Any person contesting any position in the party who is holding an office to which he or she was appointed by the president, or the government shall resign at least six (6) clear months from the said office or appointment prior to the filing of the nomination forms for the party position he or she desires to contest,” he stated.

“Persons who are affected by the restrictions specified in paragraph (1) of this section shall include the following:

(a) Ministers and Deputy Ministers;

(b) Chief Executive Officers or Managing Directors and Deputy Chief Executive Officers or Deputy Managing Directors, or analogous officers;

(c) Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Administrative Units of the Government of Ghana,” he said.

He, however, clarified that board members are exempt from the directive.

“A person appointed as a chairperson or member of any Board, or any analogous position shall be exempt from the restrictions imposed by paragraph (1) of this section,” he added.

Watch how Tyrone Marhguy builds an 8-bit ALU from scratch in his dorm

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Watch how Tyrone Marhguy builds an 8-bit ALU from scratch in his dorm

Tyrone Iras Marhguy, a Computer Engineering Student, University of Pennsylvania and a former Student, Achimota School, has built a working 8-bit Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) using only discrete MOSFETs.

The impressive 8-bit ALU is specifically an arithmetic and logic core which could eventually become part of a CPU.

In the viral video shared on X, Tyrone Iras Marhguy built the 8-bit ALU from scratch without a fully equipped laboratory in his dorm room.

In his post, Tyrone Marhguy on social media wrote, “I built a functional 8-bit ALU from 3,488 transistors in my dorm. 🎉

19 ops • 7 status flags • 5-bit control • 8-bit word size

– 3D site: https://alu.tmarhguy.com

– Repo: http://github.com/tmarhguy/alu

Verified with 1.245M test vectors (Verilog twin). This is the arithmetic engine on the path to a CPU — built from first principles.

Next up: optimization, error checks, PCB order, assembly, and hardware testing”. 

His post has since generated a buzz on social media with other netizen aswell posting saying, “Tyrone Marhguy, former Achimota Sch alumnus and a student of the University of Pennsylvania🇺🇸, has built a computer brain from scratch in his dormitory, crafting a working 8-bit ALU with 3,488 transistors🧠⭐

He is known for the case he won against Ghana in 2023”.

Another netizen added, “Tyrone Marhguy built a computer from scratch in 250 hours by using 3,488 transistors! This is the guy Achimota School nearly ended his dreams because of his hair. Top guy!”.

In related news, Tyrone Iras Marhguy was in the news last year when he commented on the brouhaha associated with SHS students keeping their hair.

According to Tyrone Iras Marhguy, he is not denying the challenges associated with SHS students keeping their hair, but obstacles shouldn’t excuse inaction.

Tyrone Iras Marhguy highlighted that some changes must come gradually.

His comments come following the growing debate on the strict directive on approved hairstyles for Senior High School students across the country.

In a long write-up on X, he wrote, “I understand the diverse views on whether we should keep our hair. I also get the fears: beauty competition among students and maintenance challenges, as my good friend Frederick Arkoh also pointed out. He told anecdotal scenes when @AchimotaSchool briefly allowed sneakers; it was a mess! Soon, classrooms filled with flashing red-green-blue shoes and rivalry until Motown rightfully demanded the familiar “Achimota” sandals.

However, these real challenges were summarized as “We are moulding character so that we won’t tolerate long hair.” Then came a straw man about beauty pageants and the slippery claim that keeping hair would somehow lead to no shoes, then no clothes, no school, no education, and finally, no Ghana”.

He added, “I’m not denying its challenges, but obstacles shouldn’t excuse inaction. None of us will have air in our lungs in 2325, but will future lads and lasses still shave their heads in the name of “moulding character”? Moulded into what, exactly? If shorter hair means better character, then no hair must mean perfection; it’s a conversation for another day.

Some changes must come gradually, but they begin with acknowledgement. After the first sem at the @Penn, I remember my silent frustration with my WASSCE Science (Elective ICT) curriculum. I thought I had a modern background, but it was QBasic 64, a useful yet relic beneath modern demands. Yet it remains, while Python is barely taught. Maybe it is a lack of infrastructure (I thought), but you don’t need GPUs and supercomputers to learn Python or C programming at school? That conversation may soon be visited, and if faulty, revised.

If we forbid discussion about our problems, we only preserve them”.

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NDC gov’t promoting LGBTQ – NPP’s Richard Ahiagbah

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NDC gov’t promoting LGBTQ – NPP’s Richard Ahiagbah

Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has accused the ruling NDC government of promoting LGBTQ.

The NPP communicator highlighted that the NDC in opposition benefited from LGBTQ but today they are promoting it by sneaking it into the Senior High School curriculum.

Speaking on Starr FM, Richard Ahiagbah stated, “The NDC benefited from it, but today, you see the true people who are promoting that.

Just recently, you saw the teacher manuals that they printed, which cannot be a mistake by anybody’s definition. It is intentionally what else can it be? They are telling me a whole NaCCa, a whole Ministry of Education, a whole Ghana Education Service missed that?”.

Richard Ahiagbah added, “Whose mistake are you okay with such a mistake coming from the government? Assuming it is a mistake, will you embrace that as good enough? If you are just going to chastise them, at what point do you draw the line and say it is not good enough?

This is no verbal situation; they have written the thing, so they did not read the thing, they approve it, why are they there?”  

Also, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority in Parliament, addressing the media have accused the NDC government of only using the anti-LGBTQ bill as a political tool to win the 2024 general elections.

According to the Minority caucus, the NDC leveraged the legislation to win power but is currently seeking ways to dissociate itself from the law.

He highlighted that the NDC’s posture sharply contradicts its campaign rhetoric, citing the inclusion of LGBTQ-related content in the Senior High School curriculum.

Speaking to the media at the Minority Caucus’s Holding Government to Account press conference, Alexander Afenyo-Markin stated, “We hear His Excellency the President play on words to say that government was engaging in wider consultation to see how the law could be formulated in a better way. Really? Was it not the same law they said was okay to be passed?

When the Mighty Minority members decided through private members bill to now pin them to their own principles, suddenly after all the processes has been followed, and approval given and the motion was on the order paper, the NDC through its Majority leader found a way of using procedure to claim that there was no such approval by the Speaker and tried to scapegoat the Clerk of Parliament.

We hold the view that the NDC used the Anti-LGBTQ law only for power, and now that they are facing the reality, they want to find a way of running away from it. We will insist that they act by their own principle,” he said.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has made a definitive statement on the pending anti-LGBTQ bill legislation, declaring that he will assent to the bill if it is passed by Parliament.

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Talk is cheap; tell Ghanaians your achievements – Afenyo-Markin calls out Agric Minister

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Talk is cheap; tell Ghanaians your achievements – Afenyo-Markin calls out Agric Minister

The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has called out the Minister of Agriculture, Eric Opoku, to tell Ghanaians what he has achieved since assuming office.

Afenyo-Markin recounted that Eric Opoku, in opposition, used to portray the Akufo-Addo government as ineffective.

He, however, acknowledged Eric Opoku’s intelligence but highlighted that he has failed to introduce any concrete policies to improve Ghana’s agricultural sector.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the Agric Minister must convene a press conference and highlight his achievements since assuming office.

Speaking at a conference on Monday, January 27, 2026. Afenyo-Markin stated, “So, for agriculture, let me ask our respected colleague Eric Opoku. He is a very intelligent parliamentarian. I don’t doubt his understanding of the agro sector, but talk is cheap. It is not about his talking.

Today I want to ask my respected colleague, Honourable Eric Opoku, the minister responsible for agriculture, to hold a press conference and tell Ghanaians the real policies that have been introduced to help promote agriculture,” Afenyo-Markin said.

He added: “There is none in the fisheries sector. The less said about them, the better. So really, this government talks so much in opposition, but in government, there is nothing they’ve done in the agro and fisheries sectors to promote growth. And we see it in that field.”

Also, Kwesi Pratt Jr, the Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, last year 2025,  unleashed a scathing attack on Eric Opoku.

The veteran Journalist, in his submission on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana show, refused to name the particular ministry, but all indication points to Eric Opoku.

It will be recalled that Eric Opoku broke his silence on rumours surrounding his ambition to succeed President John Mahama as NDC flagbearer.

According to the Agric Minister, his priority now remains the success of Ghana’s agricultural sector, which is key to John Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy.

He asserted that God has always chosen leaders for the NDC, so if God’s favour falls on him, he will gladly accept it.

Speaking on the Citizen Show on Accra 100.5 FM on Friday, August 22, 2025, Eric Opoku stated, “God has a way of choosing leaders for the NDC over the years, and if that favour falls on me, why not? I will gladly accept it”.

“Sometimes, when leaders are chosen, some may dislike the decision, but it becomes what everyone must rally behind to win the next election.

“If the party’s grassroots decide I should lead them, I will lead them.”

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana show, Kwesi Pratt noted that Eric Opoku is harbouring presidential ambitions despite failing to handle his ministry well.

Kwesi Pratt stated, “As far as I am concerned, at the efficient level, the campaign for who succeeds John Mahama as presidential candidate of the NPP has not started. There are some few people who are making statements which suggest that they may be interested. My prescription has been clear and public.”

I’ve said that the president should sack those in his administration who have begun misbehaving because what they are doing actually amounts to misbehaviour”.

He further aimed his ‘gun’ at Eric Opoku, saying, “There’s a particular minister and as we sit here, …I still cannot tell what programme his ministry is implementing. I’m still confused about this very crucial ministry. I deliberately decided not to mention the ministry. I wake up in the morning and buy newspapers to read, and he is talking about leaders being chosen by God, and that if God chooses him”.

So, I said, What is wrong with this mad minister? He’s mad! You can’t even handle that ministry well now, and then God will make him president. What is wrong with him? There are those cases, those nut cases”.

Kwesi Pratt fumed, “I don’t know how he came to the conclusion that he too can be president, whether it is the reflection of himself he saw in the mirror or whatever; those cases are extreme. A few nut heads who are making all kinds of claims”.

The veteran Journalist warned President John Mahama to be bold enough to sack such appointees before they become detractors and derail his government.

“My prescription is simple, sack them, teach them a lesson. Don’t let them mess your legacy”,  he stressed.

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“What is wrong with some of our elders?” – Titus Glover goes hard on Ken and Prof. Frimpong Boateng

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“What is wrong with some of our elders?” – Titus Glover goes hard on Ken and Prof. Frimpong Boateng

Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema East, has fired shots at both Kennedy Agyapong and Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng.

Titus Glover first fired shots at Ken Agyapong for labelling his main contender in the race, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as a liar.

Speaking on a panel discussion on Good Morning Ghana on January 28, 2026, Titus Glover stated, “There’s a way that you communicate with your leaders; you communicate to your peers. If your own friend, somebody you once marketed as a good candidate, today you turn around and you are describing him as a liar when you knew very well when you could have taken the time to find out the information that was given to you.

“It turned out that he never said such a thing and went ahead and described him as a liar. If he wins on the 31st, and we are calling for unity to come along to go and market him, how will he be bold and confident enough to stand side by side with him and tell the people of this country what he said in the past was not truthful?” he asked Ken.

Speaking on Prof Frimpong-Boateng calling the NPP as a “fake party”, Titus Glover expressed his displeasure, adding that the former minister is denigrating the party that made him what he is today.

Titus Glover added, “Let us be very mindful of the way we attack our own, the way we describe our own… Why, what at all are we looking for? Look at Professor Frimpong-Boateng.

The very vehicle that championed you under President Kufuor, who made you the Chief Executive of Korle Bu, the same vehicle, the party vehicle that brought you in the government, gave you a Minister of State position; you sat on national television and described the vehicle as fake.

“I don’t know what is wrong with some of our elders. I find it very difficult to speak anyhow, attacking them back. But I think that it is not a good sign, to the extent of saying that he did not even vote in 2024. What kind of hatred is this?” he said.

Meanwhile, Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has revealed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Ken Agyapong broke the camel’s back with his video accusing Dr Bawumia of being a liar.

 According to Mussa Dankwah, Ken Agyapong’s video accusing Dr Bawumia of lying was devastating to his poll numbers.

He highlighted that Ken Agyapong was doing okay with his poll number until last week, following his outburst in a video which went viral on social media.

Speaking on StarrFM, Mussa Dankwah explained, “To be very honest with you, last week has been devastating to Ken following the outburst in the video that was shared on social media.

The video in which he was calling the former vice president a liar, that video was the straw that broke the camel’s back for many delegates. The effect of that probably made it worse, so the delegates were reacting to that kind of video.

He was doing okay, he was not threantening but he was not collapsing”, Mussa Dankwah added.

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Watch CCTV footage of purpoted pastor cunningly steals saloon attendant’s phone

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Watch CCTV footage of purpoted pastor cunningly steals saloon attendant’s phone

CCTV footage has exposed a man posing as a pastor who cunningly stole a phone from a saloon attendant.

In the viral video shared by SIKAOFFICIAL, the purported man of God pretended to be praying for the saloon attendant with her eyes close the man, moving around, stood behind her and cunningly stole her phone, placing it in his back pocket.

After the purported man of God stole the phone, he immediately left the saloon.

The video shared by SIKAOFFICIAL was captioned, “CCTV footage reveals a man posing as a pastor who cunningly stole a saloon attendant’s phone while pretending to pray for her”.

Some netizens reacting to the video stated, “God is very patient”.

“But they will tell us Rasta fuo nkoaa be criminals look at this”, a netizen added.

Another Ghanaian added, “I can’t believe this. Someone pretending to be a pastor just to steal? Be careful, everyone”.

“Akristofoc ne kronoo de3 oh daabi…Same way Ken Ofori Atta used bible quotations to scam us”, another X user added.

“It got to the point that the pastor is stealing a phone in the name of praying for me, then we need to check his mental state before it’s too late. The pastor has lost his credibility”, a  netizen added.

One more Ghanaian wrote, “it would’ve been full of fun and drama if call 📞 had come in while the phone was ringing out loud in his pocket. make mallam has spoiled his own reputation and anointing cos the devil led his hands astray”

Additionally, a netizen added, “So what if the phone rings, pastor, how you go explain urself chale off late boys are disgracing the brotherhood paaaa ooo”.

One last X user added, “If you’re going to remain stupid and still believe these scammers, they will always take advantage of you. 

This guy and the ones you listen to every other Sunday are all scammers. 

No one is coming to help you from anywhere. 

You’re not the centre of the world”.

In related news, a viral video also surfaced of some days ago of Church members busting a suspected thief who broke into their church treasury to steal.

Reports suggest the suspected thief entered the Church and pretended to be seeking a quiet time with God, only to break into the church’s treasury to loot their savings.

In the viral video, the suspected thief was given a hot slap, which landed him on the floor.

He was asked to open up the church’s treasury for them to see how he usually opens it.

SIKAOFFICIAL, who shared the post on X, wrote, “Church members nab a suspected thief, who had entered the house of God under the guise of seeking a quiet time with God before breaking into the church’s treasury and looting their savings”.

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Gold worth GH¢800,000 stolen in Diaso Gold Shop daylight heist

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Gold worth GH¢800,000 stolen in Diaso Gold Shop daylight heist

Reports suggest that some five armed men have robbed the Diaso Gold Shop in a daylight armed robbery.

According to the reports, the five armed men made away with Gold Worth GH¢800,000.

The attack was said to have been carried out on a busy market day in the Upper Denkyira West District while they fired shots to scare off residents.

Reports suggest one person in the Gold heist has been arrested as the Ghana Police Service mount a manhunt for the other four person.

The CDR Africa, which shared the robbery news on X, wrote, “Diaso Gold Shop Hit in Daylight Armed Robbery; Gold Worth GH¢800,000 Stolen.

Five armed men carried out the attack on a busy market day in the Upper Denkyira West District, firing warning shots to scare residents. The robbers escaped with gold and a pickup truck, abandoning their getaway vehicle.

Police have arrested one suspect, with four others still on the run as investigations continue”.

Some netizens reacting to the news express confidence in the Ghana Police Service’s ability to track and arrest the armed robbers, saying, “I think the Ghana Police force has been doing tremendously well with arresting criminal elements. We now need to do more to prevent the crimes from happening at all. Intelligence agencies need to be proactive”.

“They won’t last a week, they’ll all be arrested”, another added.

“Ghana police now this is very easy for them in the next days the rest will be rested sooner 🙌.

Just trust Ghana police, now we can all see that they’re really doing well”, one X user added.

Another Ghanaian stated, “Easy to catch them cuz there’s no escape route on that stretch unless they hid in a cocoa farm or bush. Police barriers at sefwi Bekwai, Asawinso B, Agona Port, Ayamfuri. No other route!!”.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police has been making a series of arrest with the lastest being announced by COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

She announced that the Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspects in connection with a Tamale–Buipe highway.

According to COP Lydia Donkor, the highway robbery that occurred last year with a member of the Council of State was among the victims.

She announced that the suspect was arrested on January 11, 2026 and has been identified as Rashida Yussif, Aaron Abaana, Wilson Abasong, Muntaru Iddrisu, Aminu Zibrilla, Innusa Sumaila, and Haruna Safianu.

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Ken’s outburst tagging Dr Bawumia as a liar broke the camel’s back – Mussa Dankwah

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Ken’s outburst tagging Dr Bawumia as a liar broke the camel’s back – Mussa Dankwah

Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has said Ken Agyapong an New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, broke the camel’s back with his outburst video accusing Dr Bawumia of being a liar.

 According to Mussa Dankwah, Ken Agyapong’s video accusing Dr Bawumia of lying was devastating to his poll numbers.

He highlighted that Ken Agyapong was doing okay with his poll number until last week, following his outburst in a video which went viral on social media.

Speaking on StarrFM, Mussa Dankwah explained, “To be very honest with you, last week has been devastating to Ken following the outburst in the video that was shared on social media.

The video in which he was calling the former vice president a liar, that video was the straw that broke the camel’s back for many delegates. The effect of that probably made it worse, so the delegates were reacting to that kind of video.

He was doing okay, he was not threantening but he was not collapsing”, Mussa Dankwah added.

Ken’s outburst stemmed from comments made by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, but he attributed them to Dr Bawumia.

Kennedy Agyapong, reacting to the statement, fired a personal attack at Dr Bawumia, calling him a liar.

Mr Agyapong stated, “I have never seen a liar like our former flagbearer before. This man is a liar for saying that Adu Boahen did not contest because he was sick, you should not vote for a liar, a man who is lying to have power”.

“Listen to the history, Adu Boahen contested in 1992, and he won but lost the general election in 1996. The former flagbearer is in Kumasi, saying Adu Boahen was sick.  Kufuor contested Adu Boahen, and he beat him to become the flagbeaerr, he was fighting to go on oppose, and they did not agree.

Someone who wants to lead this country, and you are lying and distorting history, don’t vote for someone like this. He has been given a nickname that he is a liar. He is a liar, and the people will not vote for him”.

He added, “When I heard him yesterday, a presidential candidate who wants people to vote for him will look eyeball and eyeball and lie, he is a big liar for saying Adu Boahen was sick, go and check history, I am more popular in this country than him, those who know him know him as a liar that is why we lost”.

Meanwhile, Ken Agyapong has once again attacked the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, calling him a liar.

Speaking to NPP delegates ahead of the party’s presidential primaries, Ken Agyapong stated he will still repeat it again that Dr Bawumia is a liar, as he has a list of things he said that were lies.

Ken Agyapong stated, “Some days ago, they were saying I, Ken Agyapong, should apologise. You have backed people to criticise me after calling him a liar; they are handling him as if he were an egg. He is a liar.

I have repeated it again, he is a liar, today they should go and say it on TV everywhere that I kennedy Agyapong, say he is a liar. He is a liar. I can list several things he has said that are lies, but the NPP is covering up because they want him to win. I have said it, he is a liar”, he added.

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“Na President Mahama nu Woagyei Sika Duro Anaa?” – Criss Waddle quizzes

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“Na President Mahama nu Woagyei Sika Duro Anaa?” – Criss Waddle quizzes

Ghanaian musician Criss Waddle has quizzed Ghanaians on social media whether President John Mahama has gone for ‘Sika Duro’ ritual money.

Criss Waddle cited President John Mahama, constructing multiple roads concurrently within the country, also pointed to the cedi appreciating against the dollar and also fuel prices going down.

He further highlighted that the Tema oil refinery has also resumed crude processing, with inflation also dropping from 23.8% to 5.4%.

Criss Waddle, in his post on social media on January 29, 2026, wrote, “Na President Mahama nu Woagyei Sika Duro Anaa? multiple Road constructions are ongoing concurrently, the dollar rate is very good, petrol prices are way better than years ago, the Tema oil refinery resumed crude oil processing, and inflation dropped from 23.8% to 5.4%.Jesus Christ”.

The Ghanaian musician’s post on social media has generated a buzz on social media with some netizens saying, “The NPP goons will say because of this tweet, FBI should investigate your source of income, forgetting that you’re a clean businessman Baba, send me MoMo”.

“All these are the benefits of the DDEP. After a debt restructuring a country bounces back stronger.

Ghanaians could not stand the sacrifice and voted against the government that did the hardest work”, a netizen claimed.

“Light bill Akc soro. Galamsey nso ɛreku yɛn. Now we get water crises. He’s doing good but it only takes a night for Ghanaians to turn tables”, another netizen added.

“Killer, any road no they go on anywhere if ur area road they going on don’t speak for all of us. Go Wenchi and see Sunyani killer everywhere, but I got u if edey well with u u can talk”, another X user added.

One netizen added, “And that settles the argument that ‘the NDC & the NPP are the same” No one in this country should ever compare these parties. It’s as clear as black (NPP) and white (NDC). We as Ghanaians can’t ever allow our country’s leadership to be in the hands of the NPP ever again”.

“Is heart breaking seeing all this happening, knowing that we were just used for nothing, and they are even fighting him for doing all that.

We just realised that our pain is their joy”, a netizen added.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana has said his government have been shocked and surprised at the quick turnaround of Ghana’s economy.

According to President Mahama, in his imagination, he thought Ghana’s economy would need about two years for Ghanaians to begin to see a turnaround.

Mahama noted that Ghana has become a poster child for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

He highlighted that anytime he meets the IMF officials and the World Bank Officials they do not believe what has happened in Ghana.

President Mahama noted that Ghana’s progress in the last year has received international recognition and admiration from other African countries, which are now studying Ghana’s policy choices.

He further detailed his government bringing inflation down from 23.8 per cent to 5.4 per cent within a year, and seeing the cedi appreciate by 37 per cent in the same period.

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“Help us get John the treatment he needs” – YOLO cast call for urgent support for Drogba

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“Help us get John the treatment he needs” – YOLO cast call for urgent support for Drogba

Some cast members of the hit Ghanaian TV series YOLO have called on Ghanaians to help raise funds to support their fellow actor John Peasah, commonly known as Drogba.

In a viral video shared by Bongo Ideas on X, the cast of YOLO announced they have come together to call on Ghanaians to support them as they seek funds to support their brother, who needs urgent medical care and medicine to manage his condition.

They called on the general public, NGO’s and the government to donate to the official GoFundMe account or send support via Momo 0502776169.

The YOLO cast is appealing for financial support as Drogba continues to battle demyelinating disorder. 

A condition that damages the protective covering of nerves in the brain, eyes, and spinal cord.

Also, Bongo Ideas in his post added his voice saying, “John Peasah (Drogba) is at a critical stage of his health condition. The supposed healing prayers by some pastors did not work. His health has significantly worsened, and he is now in critical condition.

All Ghanaians need to DONATE to SAVE him now before it’s too late”.

It will be recalled that news broke in August 2024 that Drogba reportedly received spiritual healing from Christ Embassy Airport City Youth Church (CECY) Pastor Enoch Ofori Boamah during a Night Miracle Service.

Drogba’s sister testified in church that he was healed; however, a few weeks later, Actor John Peasah clarified that he did not receive an instant healing from the church miracle.

According to him, he felt slightly better after the service, but his condition did not disappear immediately.

The news about his healing, according to reports, affected donations to his $280,000 fundraiser.

Meanwhile, Drogba has told Ghanaians to stop sending him invites to church.

In a social media post on Instagram, John Peasah revealed he has received so many to attend church service and pleaded with Ghanaians not to send more.

According to him, it’s not about comparing power or influence but about his well-being.

In his post, he wrote, “In the name of God, I humbly request that you please keep me away from any further invitations to other churches. My DM is getting full of invites. This isn’t about comparing power or influence; it’s about my well-being. I’ve been through a lot and want to avoid any more controversy”.

He further revealed he believes in God’s miracles and power, but he needs help to get the medical treatment.

“I’ve moved forward and am grateful to have had the chance to clear things up. I believe in God’s miracles and power, and I pray for healing. Please help me get the medical treatment I need during this time,” he said.

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Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions – Mussa Dankwah

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Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions – Mussa Dankwah

Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has projected that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will win 14 out of the 16 regions in the NPP primaries scheduled for Saturday, January 31.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Wednesday, January 28, Mussa Dankwah highlighted that Dr Bawumia will secure a decisive victory in the Ashanti Region.

Mussa Dankwah stated, “Yes, [Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions].”

He further highlighted that available data points to a clear victory for the 2024 NPP flagbearer.

“All the areas we have looked at are pointing in one direction, and that direction is that Bawumia will win this Saturday’s election one-touch,” he stated.

Mussa Dankwah also detailed that Dr Bawumia’s vote is projected to gain between 54 and 60 per cent, factoring in a three per cent margin of error.

He explained, “Based on our model, his lowest score will be 54 per cent, which is the 57 per cent we are giving him minus the three per cent margin of error, or he could get up to 60 per cent”.

He attributed the confidence in the projection to the stability of the data. “I am very confident in Bawumia’s numbers because they are more stable in terms of variability. There is no noise in the data,” he added.

Futhermore Mussa Dankwah, in another interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, said he is willing to put his entire seven-year credibility as a pollster on the NPP presidential election.

The Pollster boldly stressed that Dr Bawumia will win without doubt, adding that he is ready to risk it.

According to Mussa Dankwah, he has been in polling for about seven years now, adding that all his major prediction has never been wrong.

He further disclosed that the only thing they got wrong in the 2024 elections were two elections in Takoradi and Sekondi.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mussa Dankwah, when asked if he is ready to put his entire seven-year credibility as a pollster on the line in this NPP presidential election, stated, “ There was no more difficult election for me than Akwatia; we had only two polling cycles to make a prediction, and the trend wasn’t established. When there is no trend, everything is at risk.

We have tracked this poll for 5 good months, the trend is there, it does not lie, and the trend is still current. If you look at the trend that was used in 1992 during Kufuor’s time and Adu Boahen, you have left this world for a different world.

Those trends are out of date, and it was a reason why people got the last elections wrong. When you have current data, ignore the historical trend”.

He further explained the GlobalInfoAnalytics polls, “We did something we called the moving average, one month moving average. When you do a poll in September and October, you find the average between the two polls. The next month, you get another average. What moving average does is that when there is any new development, you will see it”.

“When asked if he was clear in his mind that Dr Bawumia is winning the election, and whether he will risk the consequences on his organisation, he stated, “Yes, I know the consequences, what else will I do? We have done our work; in the last month alone, we have interviewed 10,000 people. We have spoken to people randomly, and this is the voice of the people, and we are saying it is the voice of God.

This is science. Anywhere else in the world, they don’t fight the polls; they know the polls are done credibly”, Mussa Dankwah added.

Police arrest 7 over Council of State member highway robbery

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Police arrest 7 over Council of State member highway robbery

COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has announced that the Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspects in connection with a Tamale–Buipe highway.

According to COP Lydia Donkor, the highway robbery that occurred last year with a member of the Council of State was among the victims.

She announced that the suspect was arrested on January 11, 2026 and has been identified as Rashida Yussif, Aaron Abaana, Wilson Abasong, Muntaru Iddrisu, Aminu Zibrilla, Innusa Sumaila, and Haruna Safianu.

Speaking to the media at the Police Headquarters in Accra on Thursday, January 29, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor detailed, “The police have arrested seven suspects in a highway robbery involving a Council of State member, which occurred sometime last year”.

“On 21st July 2025, the victim was travelling along the Tamale–Buipe highway when he was attacked by six armed men who robbed him of personal belongings, including mobile phones, cash, wristwatches, reading glasses, laptops, and other items.”

“He was robbed of mobile phones, some cash, wristwatches, reading glasses, a laptop and other items,” she said.

COP Lydia Donkor detailed that on 11 January 2026, following intelligence gathered by the CID, a team from the Anti-Robbery Unit was deployed to Salaga in the Savannah Region.

Which led to the arrest of Rashida Yussif, who was found with an iPhone 7 Plus belonging to one of the victims.

She added that further investigations led the police to a mobile phone shop at Dagomba Line in Salaga, where the shop attendant, Aaron Abana Baswi Fanga, was arrested.

According to COP Lydia Donkor, the arrested suspect told police that the phone had been brought to the shop by his uncle, Wilson Avasong who lives in Tamale.

Wilson Avasong, an Environmental officer, was later arrested in Tamale and revealed during interrogation that he bought the phone from a phone repairer, Muntaro Idrisu, for GH₵1,000.

Which led to the police subsequently arresting Muntaro Idrisu at the Aboabo Market in Tamale.

The arrest led officers to Aminu Zebrilla, also known as Bedman, a 35-year-old motorbike rider, at Dungu, a suburb of Tamale.

“Aminu Zebrilla admitted selling the phone to Muntaro Idrisu for GH₵650,” COP Donkor said.

COP Donkor added that a search carried out in the room of Aminu Zebrilla uncovered a large number of weapons and items believed to be linked to the robbery.

She detailed, “A search conducted in the room of suspect Amin Uzebilla resulted in the retrieval of several items including a locally manufactured shotgun, one locally manufactured pistol, four live BB cartridges, one locally manufactured sword with the inscription Bedman, one live 5.56 x 44 CZ ammunition, two live revolver ammunition, one face mask, one jack knife, a quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, one talisman, one cutter, one catapult, 15 assorted mobile phones, one jungle motorbike, 17 assorted race watches, five pen drives, one telecell SIM card, and three MTN cards which were removed from the phones that were snatched from victims during the robbery.”

“Further investigations revealed that Aminu Zebrilla is an ex-convict who was convicted of robbery in 2012. Two other accomplices in Inusa Sumaila, also known as Agenda, age 42, and Haruna Safiano, age 32, were both subsequently arrested from their hideout behind the Tamale China Mall”.

“Police investigations are ongoing to apprehend other suspects believed to be on the run and to retrieve a weapon believed to be in their possession”,  COP Lydia Donkor added.

“Myopic thinking” – Louis Lamis schools GHOne host over IShowSpeed GH passport brouhaha

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“Myopic thinking” – Louis Lamis schools GHOne host over IShowSpeed GH passport brouhaha

Famous Ghanaian actor and Producer known for his role in Kejetia and Makola series, Louis Lamis, has schooled GHOne TV host Lily Mohamed following her outburst over the Minister of Foreign Affairs issuing a Ghanaian passport to American streamer IShowSpeed.

According to Louis Lamis, following the GHOne host generalisation saying Ghanaians are not serious, he had to respond and give her some education.

The Ghanaian actor and Producer added that the Minister of Foreign Affairs did nothing wrong by deciding to grant IShowSpeed a Ghanaian passport argueing with the size of the streamer’s global following.

He highlighted that IshowSpeed YouTube subscribers alone stand at 50 million, which is bigger than the whole of Ghana’s population.

Louis Lamis added that even if all the media houses put together during their peak programming, they would be nowhere close to IshowSpeed aruging that his video about Ghana has generated over 4 million views.

Speaking in a self-recorded video, Louis Lamis explained, “If you don’t know what this gentleman has done for Ghana, just a few years ago, we were paying millions of dollars to advertise on CNN. This young man has come to our country to freely advertise Ghana’s sites. He came to sell an experience. So when you ask what he has added to the GDP of the country, this is what he has done for us.

“He has harvested the next generation of investors, the next generation of tourists, and the next generation of politicians to fall in love with Ghana. If you are a media person or a journalist and you want to go on a rant like this, it is always prudent and wise to do thorough research about the impact before questioning it,” he said.

He added, “Do thorough research about the impact if you’re going to insult a strategic minister who believes this is a good opportunity. We have someone who tells us that 50 per cent of himself is from Ghana. He is a 50 per cent Ghanaian. Now, this guy is an ambassador, a free one. He is an institution when it comes to the attention economy, the new gold. So, ignorance once again.

“TV is dying, if you don’t know. Radio is dying. The space you are occupying is dying. The new space is where this guy belongs, and he is an institution. This is a shame to anyone with such myopic thinking. This is shameful and unfortunate,” he added.

Meanwhile, Lily Mohamed has since apologised to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for her comments on IshowSpeed and the Ghanaian passport.

According to the GHOne host, she conceived that some of her comments were overboard and unsavoury.

Speaking on GHOne TV, Lily Mohamed stated, “I am the lady in the trends, unfortunately, so this morning on GHToday, I shared an opinion on a decision by the Ghanaian government to issue a US YouTuber, IshowSpeed, a Ghanaian passport.

I conceived, however, that some of my comments were overboard and unsavory that I sincerely apologise to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and I also apologise to viewers who were offended”.

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Photos – 50-year-old Trotro driver busted with 714 slabs of suspected indian hemp

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Photos – 50-year-old Trotro driver busted with 714 slabs of suspected indian hemp

A 50-year-old Trotro driver has been arrested by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command with 714 slabs of suspected indian hemp.

The Ghana Police Service, Ashanti South Regional Police Command, intercepted a large consignment of suspected Indian hemp during a routine snap check.

Reports suggest the arrest was made on Tuesday, January 26, 2026, at the Asanso checkpoint along the Bekwai–Aputogya road.

Officers of the Bekwai District Police Command arrested the 50-year-old Trotro driver after a search conducted on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus revealed nine nylon sacks containing 714 slabs.

According to the Police, the suspect claimed the consignment was handed to him by an unknown person at the Kejetia Lorry Terminal in Kumasi.

He revealed he was asked to deliver the consignment to an unidentified individual in Obuasi for a fee of GH¢600.

The Ashanti South Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, addressing the media, announced that the suspected narcotic substances have been retained as exhibits to support ongoing investigations.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus has also been impounded, with the suspect arraigned before court.

DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba further stressed that the Police Service is dedicated to intensifying the fight against drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

In a similar arrest, two suspect has been arrested by the Tema Regional Police Command over the seizure of 1,643 parcels of suspected narcotics during a recent operation along the Akosombo-Tema road.

The Police, in a statement issued on January 13, 2026 annocuded they acted on intelligence to intercept the shipment, which was being transported from the Volta region to Tema.

The Police in their statement wrote, “The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a well-coordinated intelligence operation along the Akosombo-Tema road. This major breakthrough forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking activities in the region.

The operation followed intelligence received on 10th January 2026, indicating that suspected narcotic substances were being transported from the Volta Region toward Tema. Police teams quickly mounted surveillance along the route, focusing on the Agomeda Junction area.

At about 12:45 a.m. on 11th January 2026, two vehicles-a white Toyota Highlander (GS 2013-13) and a black Mitsubishi Pajero (GC 400-22)–were intercepted. The vehicles were driven by suspects Isaac Odoi, 33, and Kwame Mani, 39. A search on the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs.

The suspects were immediately arrested, and both vehicles were escorted to the station for further action. On 12th January 2026, the exhibits and suspects were handed over to the Regional CID, Tema, where photographs and inventories were taken. In total, 872 parcels were found in the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were found in the Toyota Highlander.

The suspects are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations. Samples of the substances will be sent to the Forensic Crime Laboratory for testing, and searches will be conducted at the suspects’ places of residence. The Police are also preparing to process the suspects for court.

The Tema Regional Command remains committed to intensifying operations against drug trafficking and other crimes. We encourage the public to continue sharing credible information to support our security efforts and help keep our communities safe”, the police statement concluded.

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