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Ofori-Atta’s failure to return to Ghana is a disgrace to himself and NPP – Eric Opoku

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23.01.2026

Ofori-Atta’s failure to return to Ghana is a disgrace to himself and NPP – Eric Opoku

Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, has said Ken Ofori-Atta’s failure to return to Ghana is a disgrace to himself and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Eric Opoku stressed that he does not understand why Ken Ofori-Atta does not want to return to Ghana to account for his stewardship.

The Agric Minister recounted that when the NDC lost power, he was also called to account for his stewardship.

Speaking in an interview on GHOne TV, Eric Opoku stated, “I have been a minister before. When we lost office, the NPP had assumed the office. They wrote to me to come and meet the transition team. I went and met with them. They asked me the questions, I responded, and that ended it,” he recounted on GH One TV on January 22, 2026.

“I think that every public officeholder must understand that once you are entrusted with a responsibility, you will one day account for your stewardship, and so when the day comes, you don’t run.

“It is absolutely wrong for you to presume that you will not account for your stewardship as a public servant. No, that shouldn’t be. So, some of us are worried about why a public officer should attempt to run away from accountability. Come listen and answer the questions. If you did your best with the best of intentions and your conscience judges you right, why do you fear?” he said.

Opoku further condemned Ofori-Atta’s failure to return to Ghana to be investigated, saying, his decision is “a disgrace to himself as a person and a disgrace to his party.”

Eric Opoku added, “What has happened is a disgrace to himself as a person and a disgrace to his party, so it is an unfortunate incident. It shouldn’t have happened at all. Some of the ministers of the previous regime are around. Whenever you invite them, they will come. You ask them the questions. If you find them culpable, expose them to the full rigours of the law. If they are not culpable, they will go back to their homes,” he indicated.

“It has been so since time immemorial, so I don’t understand why a whole finance minister, the handler of the purse of our nation, you don’t want to account for your stewardship,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, a Ghanaian media personality now based in the United States, has told former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta he is denting the image of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

According to Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, Ken Ofori-Atta is making the NPP distasteful and unattractive over his refusal to come back to Ghana to face his corruption-related offences.

He stressed that Ofori-Atta is making it seem that all NPP members are thieves.

Speaking in a video shared on social media, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah stated, “You have made the party look like there are no leaders, so everyone can do whatever he or she wants. When Ken Ofori-Atta was the Minister of Finance, we cautioned him about his poor performance and even called for his resignation. Ken, the way you are going, you are disgracing the NPP, but he made it clear that there was no way he would resign”.

“The fact that you have refused to come and answer questions goes a long way to denting the image of the NPP. It makes it look like all members of the party are thieves. We warned you while you were doing it. What sort of disgusting behaviour is that? Just come and face your charges, you don’t want to come,” he stated.

The Ghanaian media personality added, “Right now, the NPP is not what it used to be. It looks distasteful. If he believes he has done nothing wrong, he should come and answer questions so that confidence in the party can be rebuilt.

“Even when you were sick, and your face was swollen, did you resign? The party you don’t care about. The middle class of the party do not wish to join the NPP because of the things Paul Yandoh and Chairman Wontumi”.

Wontumi, a whole regional Chairman, became a symbolof comedy”, he added.

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“Protest could help Ofori-Atta’s case” – US-based Ghanaian immigration lawyer warns Arise Ghana

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“Protest could help Ofori-Atta’s case” – US-based Ghanaian immigration lawyer warns Arise Ghana

A US-based Immigration Attorney, Angela Moore, has warned Arise Ghana, a pressure group, that their recent protest at the US Embassy in Accra could help former Finance Minister Ofori-Atta’s case.

According to the US-based Ghanaian immigration lawyer, Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team could use the protest to apply for asylum to make their client stay in the US.

She highlighted that courts respond to law, not protests.

Speaking in a viral video shared by Ameyaw Debrah on X, the US-based Ghanaian immigration lawyer explained, I drove past the United States Embassy in Cantonment, and I saw some protests going on. I saw T-shirts saying ‘bring Ken back’. I think that the right to protest is one that we must protect, and people definitely have the right to protest, and I was quite happy to see that, but what does it mean for this case?… Some of these protests may actually help Ofori-Atta in making certain requests of the United States government.

“For instance, he could apply for asylum. If he can show that some of the things that are going to happen to him when he returns here would endanger his life, or that, he would be mistreated or given treatments that are different from what accused persons can receive because of his political affiliation,” Moore explained.

She added, “One thing to note is that the embassies are missions. They are not courts, so they cannot help in bringing Ken Ofori-Atta back to Ghana”.

“So, we have to be very careful with how we handle these matters. I know that most Ghanaians want him to come for various reasons. When we do such protests without understanding the legal implications, it might go contrary to what we actually seek to effect,” she cautioned.

“I think in all things, it’s best to leave it to the lawyers,” she concluded.

The US-based Immigration Attorney’s remarks follow, the Arise Ghana on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 storming the United States Embassy in Accra, demanding the return of former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta.

The Arise Ghana protesters gathered outside the embassy premises, clad in red and black attire, called on U.S. authorities to cooperate with Ghanaian institutions to ensure the return of embattled Ken Ofori-Atta.

The group were with placards bearing inscriptions such as “Let Ofori-Atta Face Justice,” “Ken’s Leadership Killed Ghanaians”, “Ken Is Needed in Ghana, ‘Bring Ken Home”, and “No Hiding Place for Corruption.”

Bernard Monah an PNC member, speaking to the media, stated, “We all know that as of now, Ken Ofori-Atta is no longer sick. He went to the U.S. to seek medical attention, and now he has healed himself and overstayed his visa. When he was flagged to be arrested, he went ahead to apply to be a permanent citizen of America.”

“This means that he has no plan to return to Ghana. He is avoiding coming back to face justice.”

“So today is the beginning. We will stay here from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and we will come back tomorrow as well.

“We agreed with the police to protest for two weeks. After the two weeks, we have decided to do a sleepover here until the U.S. finds the need to bring Ken Ofori-Atta,” he said.

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Matter: Courts respond to law, not protests -Angela Moore, Esq., a Ghana-born attorney licensed in Ghana, New York, and Tennessee, with over 20 years at the Ghana Bar and more than a decade of U.S. legal practice. She is the Founder of JJ Moore & Associates, PLLC, with offices in… pic.twitter.com/ib0OllGCx8
— Ameyaw Debrah (@AmeyawDebrah) January 22, 2026

“There is something fishy going on” – Sammi Awuku explains Bawumia’s moody peace pact posture

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“There is something fishy going on” – Sammi Awuku explains Bawumia’s moody peace pact posture

Sammi Awuku, the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North and a key figure in the Bawumia campaign, has revealed the reasons behind the lack of a smile from the former vice president during the signing of the peace pact.

According to Sammi Awuku, Dr Bawumia was deeply unhappy during the peace pact signing due to some major issues.

He explained that Dr Bawumia is unhappy with the decisions taken by the party’s election committee, which has left him agitated and frustrated.

Speaking in an interview with Akwasi Nsiah on Badwam on Adom TV, Sammi Awuku explained, “Dr Bawumia did not pretend about how he felt. Anyone who watched closely could see that he was not his usual smiling self.

“He was clearly moody, and that tells you that all is not well,” he said.

Sammi Awuku added, “One of the major issues is the decision to decline proxy voting. Dr Bawumia has a very strong support base in the Diaspora, and in the 2023 presidential primaries, that support was reflected clearly in his convincing victory.

“To suddenly take away proxy voting is a big blow and raises serious concerns,” he explained.

Sammi Awuku further pointed out unresolved controversies surrounding the representation of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) in the electoral process.

He added, “The TESCON issue has not been handled well at all.

“It is another challenge that adds to the growing perception that the process is not being managed fairly,” he added.

Sammi Awuku further claimed that several party members who express views perceived to favour Dr Bawumia are quickly hauled before disciplinary committees, but supporters of other aspirants who make offensive remarks against Dr Bawumia face no sanctions.

Mr Awuku asserted, “There is something fishy going on. It appears those aligned with Dr Bawumia are the ones being dragged to disciplinary committees, while others who malign him are left off the hook without even a word of caution”.

However, William Yamoah, the NPP Election Committee, speaking on the same programme, rejected suggestions that the process is skewed against any aspirant.

According to him, the committee has acted in good faith, as their goal is to deliver a credible election.

William Yamoah stated, “We have done our best as a committee, and we firmly believe that the election will be free, fair and transparent.

“Throughout this process, we have consistently engaged the agents and representatives of all aspirants in most of the key decisions taken to govern the election,” Yamoah said.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Ken Agyapong, Kwasi Kwarteng, has explained why his candidate protested at the party’s peace pact signing.

During the signing ceremony, Ken Agyapong was captured in a viral video raising issues with party officials, prompting questions about his objections.

According to Kwasi Kwarteng, Ken Agyapong’s protest at the NPP peace pact signing was due to a missing clause that had earlier been agreed upon by all aspirants

Speaking on Channel One TV, Kwasi Kwarteng explained, “Initially, the expectation was that the organisers would have served the parties with the documents of the peace pact so that they would have read earlier and know the details and content of it before they came for the event and undertake the ceremony. Unfortunately, we did not get the documents as earlier agreed amongst the parties. So Ken had the first-hand opportunity to go through the document at the venue,” he said.

“Before that, the parties had earlier agreed with the Presidential Election Committee and the Electoral Commission that where the voting centres would also be used as the collation centres, and the declarations would also be made there. And so, in the event that there is any mishap or security is compromised, those centres may not be counted. That was what was agreed at the aspirant level, together with the Electoral Commission and the Presidential Election Committee,” he added.

“Lo and behold, when he led that charge, the chairman of the Presidential Election Committee admitted that it was an omission and, of course, made a verbal assurance that subsequently they would insert it,” he stated.

“I don’t understand why Ofori-Atta doesn’t want to account for his stewardship” – Eric Opoku

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“I don’t understand why Ofori-Atta doesn’t want to account for his stewardship” – Eric Opoku

Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, has said he does not understand why former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta does not want to account for his stewardship.

The Agric Minister recounted that when the NDC lost power, he was called to account for his stewardship.

According to Eric Opoku, Ofori-Atta’s failure to return to the country to be investigated by authorities is a disgrace to himself as a person and a disgrace to his party.

Speaking in an interview on GHOne TV, Eric Opoku stated, “I have been a minister before. When we lost office, the NPP had assumed the office. They wrote to me to come and meet the transition team. I went and met with them. They asked me the questions, I responded, and that ended it,” he recounted on GH One TV on January 22, 2026.

“I think that every public officeholder must understand that once you are entrusted with a responsibility, you will one day account for your stewardship, and so when the day comes, you don’t run.

“It is absolutely wrong for you to presume that you will not account for your stewardship as a public servant. No, that shouldn’t be. So, some of us are worried about why a public officer should attempt to run away from accountability. Come listen and answer to the questions. If you did your best with the best of intentions and your conscience judges you right, why do you fear?” he said.

Eric Opoku added, “What has happened is a disgrace to himself as a person and a disgrace to his party, so it is an unfortunate incident. It shouldn’t have happened at all. Some of the ministers of the previous regime are around. Whenever you invite them, they will come. You ask them the questions. If you find them culpable, expose them to the full rigours of the law. If they are not culpable, they will go back to their homes,” he indicated.

“It has been so since time immemorial, so I don’t understand why a whole finance minister, the handler of the purse of our nation, you don’t want to account for your stewardship,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, Gabby Otchere-Darko, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart, has said his cousin, former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, wants to come to Ghana.

According to Gabby Otchere-Darko, speaking for the first time publicly regarding Ken Ofori-Atta’s ICE detention, he revealed his cousin is doing well.

Gabby Otchere-Darko stressed that he believes Ken would come to Ghana, and know he wants to come to Ghana.

Speaking in an interview on GHOne TV hosted by Serwaa Amihere, Gabby was asked what Ken Ofori-Atta thought of claims that he was responsible for the “unpopular decisions” on Ghana’s economy during the administration of former President Akufo-Addo.

Gabby stated, “I haven’t seen him for a while, so I don’t know.”

When questioned how he felt about the unpopular decision, he added, “I will keep my feelings to myself, I don’t have an opinion I want to share”.

Speaking about Ofori-Atta’s detention, Gabby said that his cousin is a strong man.

He added that his faith would see him through the challenges he is going through

Serwaa Amihere then questioned Gabby on pictures of Ofori-Atta’s virtual appearance before a US immigration court from his detention centre. While spotting a black jumpsuit, he stated, “He is a very strong man mentally, so I’m sure he is doing well”.

Serwaa Amihere then asked Gabby about the conversation he had with Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, where Gabby is reported to have said that Ken is afraid of returning to Ghana because of how he would be treated.

Gabby responded, saying, “I don’t discuss private conversations publicly, so I don’t wish to discuss it”.

Gabby went on to give the assurance that Ken Ofori-Atta would return to Ghana.

“Why will he not return to Ghana? I believe Ken would come to Ghana, and I know he wants to come to Ghana,” he said.

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UniMAC student tragically killed in a hit-and-run on the N1 Highway

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UniMAC student tragically killed in a hit-and-run on the N1 Highway

Nelson Blay Nokotey, a level 300 Top-Up Journalism student of the University of Media, Arts and Communications (UniMAC), has tragically died.

The student was knocked down by an unregistered vehicle on the N1 Highway.

According to wyewitnesses report, the driver initially faked concern but later fled the scene, leaving Nelson’s body, which was discovered by a police patrol team.

The Public Affairs Directorate, UniMAC, in a statement, described the tragic incident as a painful loss that has left the school community in deep mourning and disbelief.

UniMAC revealed that the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Eric Opoku Mensah, has met with Nelson’s family.

Also added that the Vice-Chancellor has engaged both the Students’ Representative Council and the wider student body to share in their grief and offer support.

UniMAC further added that it is working closely with the Police Service to identify and apprehend the driver for the student’s untimely death.

UniMAC statement read, “Management, on behalf of the Governing Council, faculty, staff, and students, extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones of the late Nelson Blay Nokotey. Nelson was a valued and promising member of the UniMAC family, and his untimely passing is a painful loss to the University and the nation at large.”

“The VC indicated that the University, through its representatives (The Dean of Students Affairs and the Chief Security Officer), is working closely with the Ghana Police Service to support ongoing investigations aimed at identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting the perpetrator responsible for this criminal incident, in strict accordance with the law,” it stated.

“Beyond the immediate response, Management has re-engaged relevant state and municipal agencies, including security services, transport and road safety authorities, and local government institutions, to review and implement enhanced road safety measures aimed at protecting students, staff, and residents, particularly within and around the South Legon community.

“These actions are aimed at preventing future loss of life and ensuring that students and residents can live, move, and learn in safety,” it assured.

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“French Teacher forcefully kissed and dragged me into a room” – Female Labone SHS student tells court

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“French Teacher forcefully kissed and dragged me into a room” – Female Labone SHS student tells court

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.

Meanwhile, last year, Godwin Adigbli, the French Teacher, pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted bail of GHC 50,000 with two sureties.

The prosecution revealed at the district court at the Domestic Violence and Victim’s Support Unit at the Police Headquarters in Accra that the French teacher inserted his fingers into the private parts of the female student.

According to the prosecution, Godwin Adigbli admitted to “inserting his fingers into the victim’s vagina and kissing her for a few minutes in the French lab of the school on August 28.”

The Labone French teacher was arrested on September 1, 2025, after the incident was reported to school authorities.

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, lawyers of the Labone SHS French teacher pleaded for bail for the accused. The prosecution did not oppose the bail application.

The court granted the French teacher a GHC50,000 bail with two sureties to be justified.

He has also been ordered to report to the Police every two weeks at the Cantonment Police station.

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13 sex workers arrested made to sweep Tamale Central Market

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13 sex workers arrested made to sweep Tamale Central Market

Thirteen sex workers arrested by the National Security operatives in the Northern Region have been made to sweep parts of the Tamale Central Market.

Reports suggest the women were arrested during a night swoop at the Jubilee Park and the Bank of Ghana stretch, an emerging hotspot for commercial sex work.

RSM Adam Mohammed, the Northern Regional Security Liaison Officer, revealed the decision for the sex worker to sweep was a cautionary measure and to support sanitation efforts.

He revealed that prostitution has been on the rise in Tamale, attracting both Ghanaian and foreign nationals.

RSM Adam Mohammed stated, “We carried out a swoop on night workers, and they were highly profiled and handed over to the authorities. Our city or municipality has been engulfed by so much dirt and trash.

“So, we thought it would be wise to direct them so that they could aid in the clean-up exercise of our cities. For that matter, we gave them brooms and other logistics to help us in the clean-up exercise,” he said.

“On record, I think there were about 13 of them. Aside from that, we’ve carried out operations on drug peddlers,” he said.

He further added that the suspects were later handed over to the appropriate authorities.

In related news, Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, the Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), has boldly declared that sex workers and migrant beggars won’t be tolerated in Kumasi.

According to the KMA boss, the Assembly is preparing to launch a major crackdown on sex workers operating in the city and also remove migrant beggars.

Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi expressed deep concern about the increasing visibility of sex workers and beggars, arguing that they are a threat to the image, security and social order of Kumasi.

Speaking on Nhyira FM, Mr Boadi stated, “The increasing presence of prostitution in Asafo, Ashtown, Ahodwo, Adum and other areas of the city is worrying”.

“Intelligence suggests that a significant number of those involved are non-Ghanaian, with some individuals allegedly trafficking them into the country for sex work,” he stated.

He added, “Such business is unacceptable and won’t be tolerated in Kumasi, the Garden City. We will take action to address the situation very soon”.

The KMA boss further disclosed that they are collaborating closely with the Ghana Immigration Service to identify and remove non-Ghanaian beggars from the streets.

“We’re working hand-in-hand with Ghana Immigration to remove migrant beggars from the streets of Kumasi,” he added.

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13 women arrested for prostitution made to sweep Tamale Central Market.#MetroNews pic.twitter.com/Nu77D6RH8b
— Metro TV Ghana (@metrotvgh) January 22, 2026

Out of 26 doctors posted to Upper East, only 3 are at post – Regional Minister

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Out of 26 doctors posted to Upper East, only 3 are at post – Regional Minister

Donatus Atanga Akamugri, the Upper East Regional Minister, has revealed that only three out of thirty-six doctors posted to the Upper East region are at post.

The Regional Minister voiced severe concern over the refusal of most doctors posted to the region to report to their posts.

According to the Regional Minister, the situation posed a serious challenge to healthcare delivery in the region.

Speaking to journalists during a press soiree held in Bolgatanga, Donatus Atanga Akamugri stated, “On the issue of the 26 doctors that were posted to the region, only five have reported so far, with three currently working at the Regional Hospital, while one is yet to assume duty at the Paga Hospital”.

He stressed that the development is worrying, adding that there is already a strained doctor-to-patient ratio in the region.

The regional minister added that to address the persistent challenges, the government had intensified the deployment of nurses, midwives and community health workers, alongside investments in training and capacity building.

It will be recalled that the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, last year issued an ultimatum to the newly posted medical doctors who refused to accept their posting.

According to Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, newly posted medical doctors have an additional week to report to their duty stations.

The health minister reported that newly posted medical doctors nationwide have refused to take up their posting.

Health Minister Akandoh revealed that seven out of every ten newly assigned doctors had failed to report.

He revealed that in the Upper West and Upper East regions, none of the newly posted medical doctors have reported as of Friday, November 29.

Speaking to journalists in Accra on Tuesday, December 2, the Health Minister stated, “We will give them an additional week to appeal to them to report to their various facilities where they have been posted. After that, we will do what we call validation.”

Health Minister Akandoh stressed that the postings would not be changed under any circumstances.

He further revealed that the government was also considering incentives to encourage compliance.

“We are engaging stakeholders in their respective districts—regional ministers, Members of Parliament, DCEs, chiefs—to facilitate their stay so they can give their best,” he said.

The Health Minister further revealed shocking statistics, noting that nearly half of the country’s medical doctors are concentrated in the Greater Accra Region,

He quizzed, “Is it not scary?, So at this point, the government has made a decision: let’s post these medical officers to where their services are needed most.”

Meanwhile, the President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr Ernest Yorke, has urged the government to invest in social amenities to attract doctors to underserved regions.

Speaking on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, December 3, he stated, “Remember also that social amenities, you know, that roads are relatively poorer, you may not get cable or satellite television sometimes, and accommodation may be a challenge.

Most doctors are also middle-class, so they want the best for their kids; they want the best schools. You may not have such opportunities in the rural areas,” he said.

“We need to take the bull by the horns and decide that as a nation, this is what we want, we want to put our money where the need is,” he added.

He further explained, “Sometimes, accommodation issues have delayed doctors and other health professionals from assuming duties even if they have accepted to be posted there, and it has become a back-and-forth process until one is secured. Other times [they] would have to look for their own accommodations, and you may have to be reimbursed, or it is at your own cost”.

“If you are lucky, you may be provided with accommodation. Some districts have accommodation earmarked for doctors, but this is not the case everywhere”, Dr Ernest Yorke stated.

“I have not contracted any loan from Cola Holdings Ltd” – Cheddar speaks on US$14.9m debt

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“I have not contracted any loan from Cola Holdings Ltd” – Cheddar speaks on US$14.9m debt

Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has clarified that he has not taken any loan from Cola Holdings Ltd.

According to Nana Kwame Bediako, the $14.9M UK judgment is based on a loan contracted by Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited (KRF 1) from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and not a direct contract with him.

In a statement released by Nana Kwame Bediako on social media, he read, “My attention has been drawn to a publication in the media (both traditional and social media) about a $14.9million debt allegedly obtained against me by Cola Holdings.

I wish to set the record straight on the facts leading to this judgment:

a. I have not contracted any loan from Cola Holdings Ltd, and Cola Holdings Ltd has not paid any money to me. The transaction leading to the said judgment is based on a loan contracted by Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited (KRF 1) from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The shareholders of KRP 1 are myself and Mr Azad Cola, who is the owner of Cola Holdings Limited.

b. I was therefore surprised when I was informed that Cola Holdings Limited had commenced an action against me personally in the United Kingdom (U.K) to recover the loan which was contracted by KRP 1 from IFC. While I was still in discussions

with the representatives of KRP 1 to ascertain what has truly gone on, I was informed that a date has been .set for judgment to be delivered in the U.Kin respectof that suit.

c. found out later that the lawyers I hired to engage the lawyers of Cola Holdings in the U.K did not file any processes in defence to the action

d. instructed my lawyers in Ghana to resist the enforcement of the judgment in Ghana on the grounds that the judgment was obtained by fraud and its enforcement would be against public policy.

e. After the High Court Judge refused to set aside the registration of the foreign judgment, I have instructed my lawyers in Ghana to file an appeal against that decision.

f. have also instructed my lawyers to file processes to ensure that the purported judgment from the UK is not enforced pending the exhaustion of all appeal processes

g. It is worthy to note that the same Cola Holdings is seeking to enforce the same debt against KRP 1 in Ghana. In other words, Cola Holdings is now seeking to execute the judgment for $14.9 million obtained against me from the Courts in the UK and at the same time has commenced another action to enforce this same debt against KRP 1 in Ghana. That is a clear case of unjust enrichment and an attempt to abuse the court process by seeking multiple recoveries of the same debt against different persons

h. It is also worthy of note that Cola Holdings did not disclose to the Courts in the UK that it had also commenced proceedings to enforce that same debt against KRP 1 in Ghana. This concealment of material facts from the courts in the U.K. is the fraudulent misrepresentation which misled the court in the U.K. to grant the judgment against me,

i. I wish to assure the general public that I believe in the rule of law and the justice delivery system in Ghana. I am certain that after all the processes have beer xhausted, truth will stand and no amount of machinations by foreigners and their Ghanaian cohorts will derail my efforts to contribute my quota to the development of Ghana and Africa as a whole

j. TRUTH WILL STANDI”, his statement concluded.

His statement follows the report that he has been told to pay over US$14.9 million plus interest and costs to Cola Holdings Limited, a UK-based company.

This follows the High Court (Commercial Division) in Accra, which has enforced a judgment issued by the High Court of England and Wales.

Reports suggest the foreign judgment was formally registered in Ghana on May 20, 2025, after the application by Cola Holdings Limited to have the English court’s decision documented and enforced locally.

Reports from citinews which provided more details read, “The case, filed at the High Court’s Commercial Division in Accra, stems from a judgment originally delivered by Deputy Master Sabic KC of the High Court of England and Wales on January 23, 2025, with subsequent variations granted in March and April 2025. Once registered, the judgment became legally binding and enforceable in Ghana.

The court has ordered Nana Kwame Bediako to pay US$14,928,314.70 as the principal judgment debt, together with interest at a rate of eight percent per annum, calculated from January 23, 2025, until full payment is made. As of December 23, 2025, the accrued interest alone amounted to US$1,092,834.64”.

“In addition, the court awarded GH₵15,000 in legal costs to Cola Holdings Limited.

At the prevailing Treasury exchange rate of GH₵16.15 to the US dollar, the total amount due, including interest and costs, translates to approximately GH₵258.76 million, according to figures contained in the court notice.

The total sum remains subject to further increase as interest continues to accrue until the debt is fully settled.

The court also granted an order for substituted service, allowing the judgment to be served by posting copies at the respondent’s residence at 13 Avenue Lincoln, Osu, at the High Court notice board, and through a one-time publication in the Daily Graphic. The notices are to remain posted for seven days”, the report concluded.

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Nigerian drug dealer busted as Police officers reject $20,000 bribe

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Nigerian drug dealer busted as Police officers reject $20,000 bribe

The Ghana Police Service Officers at the Volta Regional Police Command have rejected a $20,000 bribe from a Nigerian drug dealer identified as Charles Adenkule.

Reports suggest the Police Officers arrested the suspect on January 23, 2026.

The suspect, Charles Adenkule, was driving a Jeep registered in Nigeria (FKJ692KF) when he was stopped at the Kpotame barrier between Ada Junction (Kasseh) in the Greater Accra Region and Sogakope.

The police officers intercepted the Nigerian-bound vehicle, which was carrying narcotics worth over one million Ghana cedis, with the suspect allegedly offering to bribe them with $20,000, but the officers rejected the offer.

According to reports, it is yet to be known whether the illicit drugs originated from Ghana or Ghana was being used as a transit route.

Also, ten parcels of compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, with a street value of GH₵1,032,650, and half a kilogram of compressed dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp were uncovered from the vehicle.

A senior police source at the Volta Regional Police Headquarters revealed the operation was based on actionable intelligence.

Charles Adenkule, the suspect, is now in custody as investigations continue.

His Jeep has been impounded at the Volta Regional Police Headquarters in Ho, and the seized substances will be processed and sent to the forensic laboratory for further analysis.

The news comes at a time when Christian Tetteh Yohunu, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has said officers of the Ghana Police Service can no longer be bribed.

According to IGP Yohunu, anyone who attempts to bribe a Police Officer in the line of duty will be disgraced.

He stressed that Police Officer now prefer to be promoted for good behaviour rather than accept bribes.

Speaking at an event, the Inspector General of Police stated, “Today, I assure you, you cannot bribe a policeman anymore. If you attempt to bribe a police man, he will disgrace you. They all want to be promoted for good behaviour”.

“We want to be one of the best police in the world, and we are carving that image, which generation upon generation will follow, so that we get our glory back and make everybody in Ghana proud,” he said.

Meanwhile, in recent weeks, the IGP has been promoting Police Officers who demonstrated exceptional professionalism and dedication.

The IGP earlier promoted seventeen Police Officers in recognition of their exemplary conduct, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

IGP Yohuno promoted the officers to their next ranks today, 14th January 2026.

On Wednesday, January 14, 2025, the Police service in a post on social media stated, “The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on 14th January 2026, promoted seventeen Police Officers, including two(2) Senior Officers, to their next ranks in recognition of their exemplary conduct, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

The promotions were granted in appreciation of the officers’ distinguished performance in the discharge of their responsibilities, particularly their commitment to operational excellence, discipline, and service to the nation.

The gesture forms part of the Service’s broader effort to motivate personnel who demonstrate outstanding commitment and integrity in the line of duty.

They encouraged all personnel of the Service to continue upholding the highest standards of professionalism, loyalty, and service to the public”.

“NPP is in my blood” – Gabby Otchere-Darko

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“NPP is in my blood” – Gabby Otchere-Darko

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere-Darko, has said the NPP is in his blood.

According to Gabby Otchere-Darko, his grandfather was JB Danquah, adding that he was also born into the NPP tradition.

He further highlighted that although he may not be active, he still loves the NPP.

Speaking in an interview with Serwaa Amihere on GHOne TV, Gabby Otchere-Darko was asked whether he is still a member of the NPP. He responded, he respomded saying, “ You know what I call myself, I think the NPP is in my blood, my grandfather was JB Danquah, I was born into the tradition, so I have nowhere to go, and I love being where I am.

I may not be active, which I’m not, but of course I am NPP”.

Also, in that same interview, Gabby Otchere-Darko spoke for the first time publicly regarding Ken Ofori-Atta’s ICE detention, he revealed his cousin is doing well.

Gabby Otchere-Darko stressed that he believes Ken would come to Ghana, and know he wants to come to Ghana.

Speaking in an interview on GHOne TV hosted by Serwaa Amihere, Gabby was asked what Ken Ofori-Atta thought of claims that he was responsible for the “unpopular decisions” on Ghana’s economy during the administration of former President Akufo-Addo.

Gabby stated, “I haven’t seen him for a while, so I don’t know.”

When questioned how he felt about the unpopular decision, he added, “I will keep my feelings to myself, I don’t have an opinion I want to share”.

Speaking about Ofori-Atta’s detention, Gabby said that his cousin is a strong man.

He added that his faith would see him through the challenges he is going through.

Serwaa Amihere then questioned Gabby on pictures of Ofori-Atta’s virtual appearance before a US immigration court from his detention centre. While spotting a black jumpsuit, he stated, “He is a very strong man mentally, so I’m sure he is doing well”.

Serwaa Amihere then asked Gabby about the conversation he had with Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, where Gabby is reported to have said that Ken is afraid of returning to Ghana because of how he would be treated.

Gabby responded, saying, “I don’t discuss private conversations publicly, so I don’t wish to discuss it”.

Gabby went on to give the assurance that Ken Ofori-Atta would return to Ghana.

“Why will he not return to Ghana? I believe Ken would come to Ghana, and I know he wants to come to Ghana,” he said.

Meanwhile, a renowned surgeon and former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, has said he is no longer a member of the current New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng described the present NPP as fake.

According to Prof Frimpong Boateng, he does not consider himself a member of the current NPP as it no longer reflects the values of the NPP of old.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, January 12, Prof Frimpong was questioned if he still sees himself as a member of the NPP. He stated, “The present NPP is not NPP. It is fake. From what I see now, this is not the NPP I used to know.”

“Not the fake one. The real one is there. It is a virtual thing. The members are in the background,” he said.

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🇬🇭‘NPP is in my blood’ — Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko responds when asked about his membership in the New Patriotic Party.

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“Bawumia stands tall; he will win with close to 70 per cent” – Egyapa Mercer

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“Bawumia stands tall; he will win with close to 70 per cent” – Egyapa Mercer

Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the former Minister of Tourism, has boldly predicted that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will win the NPP’s primaries with close to 70 per cent of the votes on January 31, 2026.

The former member of parliament asserted that although all five aspirants are qualified, Dr Mahamdud Bawumia stands tall among them.

According to Egyapa Mercer, party structures across the country point to overwhelming grassroots support for the former Vice President.

Egyapa Mercer further noted that the NPP contest should not be a question of competence alone, but of who best positions the party for victory in 2028.

He detailed that Dr Bawumia’s exposure as Vice President of Ghana and flagbearer in the 2024 Election gives him an advantage over his competitors.

Speaking on Metro TV on Thursday, January 22, Andrew Egyapa Mercer stated, “All five aspirants are qualified, but Bawumia stands tall when you look at experience, national appeal and readiness to lead”

“From what we are seeing on the ground, Dr Bawumia is likely to win with close to 70 per cent of the votes. The support base is very strong,” he added.

Also, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, has declared Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the strongest, most credible, and most electable leader to lead the NPP.

Annoh-Dompreh refuted claims that the NPP’s internal contest was about individual or regional interests.

He urged NPP delegates that Dr Bawumia represents the clearest path back to power for the NPP.

Speaking during Dr Bawumia’s re-election campaign activities in the Ashanti Region, Frank Annoh-Dompreh stated, “Adutwum is from the Ashanti Region. Let’s tell Adu Twum that this fight is not his fight. This is not Kwabena Agyapong’s fight; this fight is for Bawumia”.

“Let it be put on record, without ambiguity or apology, that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is the strongest, most credible, and most electable leader to lead the NPP to victory and secure the future of this party,” Annoh-Dompreh declared.

Meanwhile, all five New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants have today, January 22, 2026, signed a peace pact ahead of the party’s primaries on January 31, 2026.

Kennedy Agyapong – Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Dr Bryan Acheampong – MP for Abetifi and former Minister for Agriculture, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – Former Vice President, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum – Former Minister of Education, Mr Kwabena Agyepong – Former Presidential Press Secretary and NPP General Secretary, all signed the peace pact.

The five aspirants committed to unity, respect for the electoral process, and support for the eventual winner ahead.

Widow of late Ayawaso East MP announces intention to contest husband’s seat

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Widow of late Ayawaso East MP announces intention to contest husband’s seat

Hajia Amina Adam, the widow of the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, has announced her intention to contest the upcoming by-election.

According to Hajia Amina Adam, her decision was shaped by calls from constituents, grassroots members, and elders of the constituency.

Hajia Amina Adam’s decision follows the death of the husband, who passed on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the afternoon.

The widow of the Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, in a statement issued on Thursday, January 22, stated, “There has been a clarion call from many quarters in my constituency and beyond to step into the shoes of my late husband, who served the East Ayawaso Constituency with distinction. I have pondered over the calls from well-meaning members of the constituency, especially the elders and grassroots, and in so doing, I accept the call to serve my people”.

She added that although the decision comes at a difficult time, she was heeding the counsel of her community, including chiefs, imams, and youth leaders. “I want to assure them that I will not disappoint them,” Hajia Adam stated.

Under Ghana’s Constitution, Article 97 mandates parliament to declare an MP’s seat vacant, with Article 112 mandating that the Clerk of Parliament notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacant seat due to death, resignation, expulsion, or other constitutional grounds like joining another party.

The Electoral Commission (EC) then triggers a by-election within 90 days, unless the vacancy occurs within three months of a general election.

This is to ensure a continuous representation and the people’s right to choose their MP.

The Electoral Commission (EC) on January 16, 2026, declared that a parliamentary by-election for the Ayawaso East Constituency will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Also, the ruling NDC has announced February 7, 2026, for its parliamentary primary to select a candidate for the Ayawaso East Constituency by-election.

According to the NDC, nomination forms will cost GH¢5,000, while the filing fee has been pegged at GH¢40,000.

Meanwhile, Justin Frimpong Kodua, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared that the party will contest the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election.

The NPP General Secretary revealed the party has already begun the process of selecting a suitable candidate.

Speaking on JoyNews on Wednesday, January 7, Mr Kodua stated, “Why shouldn’t we contest?” he asked. “The New Patriotic Party will contest the Ayawaso East by-election, and as I speak to you, we are doing our own candidate search to get a very good, well-accepted candidate to contest.”

Justin Kodua extended condolences to the family of the late Member of Parliament and the NDC.

He stated, “First and foremost, let me send my deepest condolences to the family and the NDC as a party”.

“I was very surprised and shocked that he could make such a statement. This is not the first time we have had by-elections in this country,” he said.

Justin Kodua explained, “When the NPP decided not to contest Tamale Central, the NDC decided to contest Akwatia. So for whatever reason that influenced them to contest Akwatia, the same reason is also influencing us to contest the Ayawaso East by-election.”

“It’s not an issue of whether it is an NDC stronghold or not. We are going to contest, and we are going to make sure that we win the seat.”

“With issues of death, I know the Electoral Commission has about 60 days to organise the by-election. So I can assure you that before the Electoral Commission opens nominations, the NPP will have a candidate for the Ayawaso East by-election.”

I will appoint lawyers to each accused – NAM1 tells court in Menzgold case

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I will appoint lawyers to each accused – NAM1 tells court in Menzgold case

Nana Appiah Mensah, commonly known as NAM1, the embattled Chief Executive Officer of the defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, has told the High Court he intends to engage more lawyers for his case.

According to reports, NAM1 told the High Court that he will appoint lawyers to each accused.

Reports from StarrFM suggest, “on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, a few minutes after the Supreme Court had adjourned his application for the order made for him to open his defence and an application for prohibition against the trial judge.

NAM1 told the court that he intends to assign lawyers to each of his companies, Menzgold (second accused) and Brew Marketing Consult (third accused)”.

Also, NAM1 has hired a new lawyer filing a repeat application at the Supreme Court to quash a High Court order for him to open his defence.

The Supreme Court in 2025 dismissed Nana Appiah Mensah, popularly known as NAM1 application to overturn earlier rulings by the High Court and the Court of Appeal in his ongoing criminal trial.

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

However, TV3 has reported that NAM1 has filed a repeat application at the Supreme Court with a new lawyer seeking to quash the High Court order.

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

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

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

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

The case has been delayed for years by multiple appeals by NAM1.

Reacting to the decision, Fredrick Forson, the Chairman and Convener of the Menzgold Customers, welcomed the ruling, saying. “Our understanding is that the High Court trial can now proceed.

Today, we were also told that they will file their reasons on the 17th of this month [December 2025]. So, as directed earlier, we will return to the High Court on the 16th, which is next week. We are very happy, and we appreciate what the court has done, just that it has taken long.

Also, Fredrick Forson has revealed that more than 244 customers have died since 2018.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mugshot photo of NPP’s Valentino Nortey arrested in US for allegedly stabbing wife surface

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Mugshot photo of NPP’s Valentino Nortey arrested in US for allegedly stabbing wife surface

A mugshot photo of the 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Klottey Korle Constituency, Valentino Nortey, being processed for detention by US security authorities has surfaced following his arrest.

According to reports, the photo was taken when the accused, Valentino Nortey, was being processed for detention by US security authorities.

The photo, shared by wgal.com, a US-based news portal, captured the NPP parliamentary candidate in a prison uniform.

Valentino Nii Noi Nortey was arrested in the United States for allegedly stabbing his wife.

According to reports, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey has been remanded into custody in Pennsylvania, USA.

Reports from Lower Paxton Township Police reveal the incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, along Mayfair Drive in Pennsylvania.

On Monday, a statement released by the police provided an update, saying, “The woman was taken to the hospital by first responders and is currently in stable condition,” police confirmed, further clarifying that the event was an isolated domestic incident and that “there was never any threat to the public.”

According to abc27.com, the stabbing was part of a domestic incident.

Valentino Nii Noi Nortey is facing charges such as Criminal Attempt – Homicide, Possessing an Instrument of Crime with Intent to Use and Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence.

Records show that the former NPP MP was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge David Judy and was denied bail due to the homicide charge and the circumstances of the arrest.

The former NPP MP is currently being held at the Dauphin County Prison as his legal team is preparing for a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 26, 2026.

Valentino Nii Noi Nortey was well known in the 2016 and 2020 election cycles when he rose to national prominence.

Meanwhile, the family of the wife of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Klottey Korle, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, has revealed why the former MP stabbed his wife, Gilda Norty, in the US.

Speaking on Citi News, the family of Gilda Norty revealed that the former MP stabbed his wife three times.

According to David Gyapanin, uncle to Gilda Norty, the former MP and his wife were having challenges in their marriage.

The uncle of Gilda Norty added that his niece had wanted to file for divorce if things remained the same.

He stressed that his niece told him the former NPP MP threatened to either kill himself or kill her.

David Gyapanin, uncle to Gilda Norty, in the interview stated, “They had a little argument, and my niece said she may file for divorce if things continue that way. My niece said Valentino threatened to either kill himself or kill her. He stabbed her three times. She pleaded with him to take her to the hospital. He agreed on condition that she would not mention his name,” he said.

“Fortunately, she had the car key and managed to drive to the hospital where she works. She is getting better. As a family, we want nothing less than justice.”

“It happened in the States, and we want to believe that the laws there will be enforced fully. You can’t marry someone’s daughter, and just because she says she no longer wants the marriage, decide to end her life. If justice isn’t served in the States, when he comes to Ghana, we will seek justice,” he added.

“Dr Bawumia is the strongest, most credible, and most electable leader to lead NPP”- Annoh-Dompreh

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“Dr Bawumia is the strongest, most credible, and most electable leader to lead NPP”- Annoh-Dompreh

Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, has declared Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the strongest, most credible, and most electable leader to lead the NPP.

Annoh-Dompreh refuted claims that the NPP’s internal contest was about individual or regional interests.

He urged NPP delegates that Dr Bawumia represents the clearest path back to power for the NPP.

Speaking during Dr Bawumia’s re-election campaign activities in the Ashanti Region, Frank Annoh-Dompreh stated, “Adutwum is from the Ashanti Region. Let’s tell Adu Twum that this fight is not his fight. This is not Kwabena Agyapong’s fight; this fight is for Bawumia”.

“Let it be put on record, without ambiguity or apology, that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is the strongest, most credible, and most electable leader to lead the NPP to victory and secure the future of this party,” Annoh-Dompreh declared.

Also, Frank Annoh Dompreh reminded NPP delegates that the NDC backed John Mahama even when he lost by over one million votes in the 2016 elections.

According to Annoh-Dompreh, the NDC stood firmly behind Mahama even after he lost a general election by a margin of more than one million votes, arguing that political resilience and loyalty to a proven candidate often yield long-term rewards.

He stated, The NDC still brought Mahama even when he lost by over one million votes”.

Annoh-Dompreh urged NPP delegates to draw lessons from the opposition’s approach and stand solidly behind Dr Bawumia as he seeks re-election to lead the party into the 2028 general elections.

Additionally, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has told NPP delegates not to go and spoil their votes as he rallies support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

According to Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Bawumia is going to win the NPP presidential election, so delegates should not waste their vote by voting for other candidates.

The MP stressed that the NPP must be united behind a clear frontrunner for the rebuilding efforts of the party.

Frank Annoh-Dompreh stated, “Bawumia is going to win the forthcoming presidential primaries. So don’t go and spoil your vote,“

Dr Adutwum is my close friend, and we all worship as members of the Church of Pentecost. We even met at the business committee, and I told him, my brother, this battle is not yours,” Mr Annoh-Dompreh stated.

Frank Annoh-Dompreh further added that leadership succession within the party should be guided by long-term vision. He further told the other NPP aspirants, “This is not your time, although your time will come”.

The Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP reechoed his confidence that Dr Bawumia remains the best positioned to lead the party into the next general elections.

Cheddar told to pay over US$14.9m debt as High Court enforces UK judgment order

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Cheddar told to pay over US$14.9m debt as High Court enforces UK judgment order

Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has been told to pay over US$14.9 million plus interest and costs to Cola Holdings Limited, a UK-based company.

This follows the High Court (Commercial Division) in Accra, which has enforced a judgment issued by the High Court of England and Wales.

Reports suggest the foreign judgment was formally registered in Ghana on May 20, 2025, after the application by Cola Holdings Limited to have the English court’s decision documented and enforced locally.

The Ghana Chronicles in a post on X stated, “BREAKING: An Accra High Court has ordered Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, to settle an unpaid loan following the enforcement of a UK court judgment.

The debt, owed to UK-based Cola Holdings Limited, exceeds US$14.9 million. With accrued interest and costs, the total liability is estimated at GH₵258.76 million”.

Reports from citinews which provided more details read, “The case, filed at the High Court’s Commercial Division in Accra, stems from a judgment originally delivered by Deputy Master Sabic KC of the High Court of England and Wales on January 23, 2025, with subsequent variations granted in March and April 2025. Once registered, the judgment became legally binding and enforceable in Ghana.

The court has ordered Nana Kwame Bediako to pay US$14,928,314.70 as the principal judgment debt, together with interest at a rate of eight percent per annum, calculated from January 23, 2025, until full payment is made. As of December 23, 2025, the accrued interest alone amounted to US$1,092,834.64”.

“In addition, the court awarded GH₵15,000 in legal costs to Cola Holdings Limited.

At the prevailing Treasury exchange rate of GH₵16.15 to the US dollar, the total amount due, including interest and costs, translates to approximately GH₵258.76 million, according to figures contained in the court notice.

The total sum remains subject to further increase as interest continues to accrue until the debt is fully settled.

The court also granted an order for substituted service, allowing the judgment to be served by posting copies at the respondent’s residence at 13 Avenue Lincoln, Osu, at the High Court notice board, and through a one-time publication in the Daily Graphic. The notices are to remain posted for seven days”, the report concluded.

Some netizens reacting to the news wrote, “So like wanna money he wan take pay loan or what”.

“Imagine if your man won the presidency. yie yie yie yie”, another X user added.

“All makes sense for his desperate attempt to be a president during the last elections the whole country would have been used as collateral”, a netizen added.

One more netizen added, “When u go through the comment section u will realise that a lot of people are foolish and stupid. They just believed what this foolish blogger posted without asking for evidence.

Someone spent over $10m on the campaign, and u are saying he can’t pay a loan of $14m? Let’s be serious”.

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🚨 BREAKING: An Accra High Court has ordered Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, to settle an unpaid loan following the enforcement of a UK court judgment.

The debt, owed to UK-based Cola Holdings Limited, exceeds US$14.9 million. With accrued interest and costs, the… pic.twitter.com/7rgWdfxoIr
— Ghana Chronicles (@_GhChronicles) January 22, 2026

“Opposition is painful and lonely” – Afenyo-Markin cries out

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“Opposition is painful and lonely” – Afenyo-Markin cries out

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in parliament, has cried out, saying being in opposition is painful and lonely.

According to Alexander Afenyo-Markin, good friends who used to pick up their calls when they were in power no longer pick up their calls.

Speaking at the signing of a peace pact by NPP flagbearer aspirants, Afenyo-Markin stated, “Opposition is painful and lonely. Good friends don’t pick up calls; they ignore us and find new friends. We feel it every day, and surely none of us wants to remain there; we want power to serve, transform lives and move Ghana forward “

The minority leader also warned the NPP that every single insult traded, every unsubstantiated allegation, every attempt to demonise a rival becomes a weapon for their opponent’s tomorrow.

According to Afenyo-Markin, factionalism may energise internal contests, but it weakens the party’s capacity to win national elections.

He further added that he was saddened to hear Professor Frimpong Boateng say publicly that he did not vote in the 2024 elections.

Afenyo-Markin state, “Factionalism may energise internal contests, but it weakens the party’s capacity to win national elections and to govern effectively. I was saddened to hear the respected Professor Frimpong Boateng say publicly that he did not vote in the 2024 elections. This is what division can do to us. It is unfortunate”.

“Unity is not a slogan, it is a discipline to disagree without destroying one another,” he said.

“It is the humility to accept outcomes we may not like and the maturity to place the national project above personal disappointment. Every single insult traded, every unsubstantiated allegation, every attempt to demonise a rival today becomes a weapon in our opponent’s hand tomorrow,” he warned.

The minority leader further touched on the peace pact saying, “Today is not an ordinary party ritual. It is a test of leadership and patriotism. This peace pact is not only about who wins on January 31. It is about whether on 1st February and beyond, the NPP will still be strong, united and credible in the eyes of Ghanaians.”

“Ghana is watching a party that has, at its best, delivered significant reforms. Ghana is also watching a party that is anxious, polarised and yearning for competent, honest and visionary leadership. Whenever the NPP is united, it is formidable, and whenever it is divided, it bleeds, and Ghana pays the price,” he said.

“A fractured NPP does not only risk losing another election. It weakens Parliament’s ability, especially the Minority’s ability, to stand as a bulwark against excesses, impunity, and bad governance,” he said.

He further told his New Patriotic Party (NPP) faithful that Ghana needs the NPP back.

The minority leader noted that Ghana needs the NPP back and not a wounded, quarrelling organisation, but one renewed, united, serious alternative.

Afenyo-Markin added, “Ghana needs this party back, not as a wounded, quarrelling organisation, but as a renewed, united, serious alternative”.

“The country does not need leaders who are prisoners of their egos. It needs leaders who are servants of the Republic. If this peace pact is to have meaning, it must translate into clear commitments,” he said.

Meanwhile, all five New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants have today, January 22, 2026, signed a peace pact ahead of the party’s primaries on January 31, 2026.

Kennedy Agyapong – Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Dr Bryan Acheampong – MP for Abetifi and former Minister for Agriculture, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – Former Vice President, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum – Former Minister of Education, Mr Kwabena Agyepong – Former Presidential Press Secretary and NPP General Secretary, all signed the peace pact.

The five aspirants committed to unity, respect for the electoral process, and support for the eventual winner ahead.

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Ken’s protest at NPP peace pact due to key clause missing – Kwasi Kwarteng

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Ken’s protest at NPP peace pact due to key clause missing – Kwasi Kwarteng

The spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Ken Agyapong, Kwasi Kwarteng, has explained why his candidate protested at the party’s peace pact signing.

During the signing ceremony, Ken Agyapong was captured in a viral video raising issues with party officials, prompting questions about his objections.

According to Kwasi Kwarteng, Ken Agyapong’s protest at the NPP peace pact signing was due to a missing clause that had earlier been agreed upon by all aspirants

Speaking on Channel One TV, Kwasi Kwarteng explained, “Initially, the expectation was that the organisers would have served the parties with the documents of the peace pact so that they would have read earlier and know the details and content of it before they came for the event and undertake the ceremony. Unfortunately, we did not get the documents as earlier agreed amongst the parties. So Ken had the first-hand opportunity to go through the document at the venue,” he said.

“Before that, the parties had earlier agreed with the Presidential Election Committee and the Electoral Commission that where the voting centres would also be used as the collation centres, and the declarations would also be made there. And so, in the event that there is any mishap or security is compromised, those centres may not be counted. That was what was agreed at the aspirant level, together with the Electoral Commission and the Presidential Election Committee,” he added.

“Lo and behold, when he led that charge, the chairman of the Presidential Election Committee admitted that it was an omission and, of course, made a verbal assurance that subsequently they would insert it,” he stated.

Meanwhile, All five New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants have today, January 22, 2026, signed a peace pact ahead of the party’s primaries on January 31, 2026.

Kennedy Agyapong – Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Dr Bryan Acheampong – MP for Abetifi and former Minister for Agriculture, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – Former Vice President, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum – Former Minister of Education, Mr Kwabena Agyepong – Former Presidential Press Secretary and NPP General Secretary, all signed the peace pact.

The five aspirants committed to unity, respect for the electoral process, and support for the eventual winner ahead.

NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, speaking during the signing ceremony, asserted that the peace pact underscores the party’s commitment to a transparent, fair, and peaceful primary process.

Justin Kodua stated, “The peace pact ensures that all candidates actively participate at every stage and accept the results of the January 31 primaries. It also commits all aspirants to maintain party cohesion and support the winner in the 2028 general elections”.

Justin Kodua Frimpong further issued a stern warning ahead of the party’s internal elections scheduled for January 31.

The NPP General Secretary warned that anyone trying to cause chaos will be arrested by the IGP and his men.

According to the NPP General Secretary, the party is committed to ensuring that the internal elections are conducted in a free, fair and secure environment nationwide.

He further appealed to the presidential aspirants to conduct themselves with restraint and uphold party unity before, during and after the contest.

Speaking at the signing of a peace pact by NPP presidential aspirants, Justin Kodua stated, “I want to use this medium to send a strong caution to any person in our party or outside our party who has any intention of discrediting or trying to mar the beauty of our democracy come January 31.

Be careful, because on that day the IGP and his men will apprehend anybody who tries to cause chaos,” Mr Kodua warned on Thursday, January 22.

“This contest is not a war. It is only to show whether you have the support of the party or not. When you win, you still need the support of your brothers to carry on and win the election in 2028,” he said.

“Every single insult, allegation traded becomes a weapon for our opponents” – Afenyo-Markin warns NPP

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“Every single insult, allegation traded becomes a weapon for our opponents” – Afenyo-Markin warns NPP

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in parliament, has warned the NPP that every single insult traded, every unsubstantiated allegation, every attempt to demonise a rival becomes a weapon for their opponent’s tomorrow.

According to Afenyo-Markin, factionalism may energise internal contests, but it weakens the party’s capacity to win national elections.

He further added that he was saddened to hear Professor Frimpong Boateng say publicly that he did not vote in the 2024 elections.

Speaking at the signing of a peace pact by NPP flagbearer aspirants, Afenyo-Markin state, “Factionalism may energise internal contests, but it weakens the party’s capacity to win national elections and to govern effectively. I was saddened to hear the respected Professor Frimpong Boateng say publicly that he did not vote in the 2024 elections. This is what division can do to us. It is unfortunate”.