The Ghana AIDS Commission has disclosed that its 2025 HIV projected figures released this year show that about 23,000 people are currently living with HIV in the Western Region.
According to the Ghana AIDS Commission, an estimated three new infections are recorded every day in the Western Region out of the 2,060,585 people, based on the 2021 Population and Housing Census.
Antonio Francis, the Western Regional Technical Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission, however, revealed that there has been a slight decline in the rate of new infections.
He stressed that failure to reduce new HIV infections through a combination of effective treatment and multiple prevention measures could undermine Ghana’s goal of ending AIDS by 2030.
Speaking to Channel One TV in Sekondi during an HIV/AIDS Stakeholders Review Meeting, Antonio Francis stated, “Per the 2025 HIV estimates and projections which were done by the Ghana AIDS Commission and the report came out this year, we can say that for the Western Region, we have roughly 23,000 plus people that we estimate are living with the virus in the region.
“If you look at the rate of new infections, it has reduced slightly from somewhere around 992 persons newly infected with HIV.
“What this means is that, if you should do a further breakdown, it means that every day we are getting at least three people getting infected in the region.”
In other news, the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has announced that Ghana will begin deploying condom vending machines across the country by the last quarter of 2026 in efforts to boost HIV prevention.
According to the AIDS Commission, the machines are expected to be installed at lorry stations, mosques, stadia and shopping malls, to enable people to obtain condoms privately.
The AIDS Commission also revealed plans to extend the initiative to public institutions like washrooms in ministries, departments, agencies and financial institutions.
Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong, revealed that machines would be designed differently depending on the characteristics of the communities.
Speaking at the dissemination meeting in Accra on the 2026 HIV Estimates and Projections, Dr Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong stated, “The machines will not all be the same. Depending on the peculiar characteristics of a local population, the machine deployed could be electronically operated or manually administered”.
He further recounted that Ghana had previously introduced condom vending machines that dispensed packs of three condoms for 50 pesewas, but the programme collapsed after many of the machines were vandalised.
“People were forcefully emptying the machines to take the coins,” he said.
Also, the Ghana AIDS Commission have revealed that about 337,435 Ghanaian people of all ages are currently living with HIV in Ghana, with 13,951 new infections recorded in 2025.
Out of the 337,435 Ghanaians living with HIV, 315,513 are adults aged 15 years and above, while 21,922 are children below 15 years.
Also, 19,528 adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 are living with HIV, with young people aged 15 to 24 years accounting for 33,317 cases.
However, the Ghana AIDS Commission revealed that Ghana recorded a decline in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, with the latest national estimates.
The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) disclosed that the 2025 National HIV Estimates and Projections report indicates that new HIV infections reduced from 16,189 in 2024 to 13,951 in 2025.
They further detailed that AIDS-related deaths also declined from 13,429 to 12,051 within the same period, representing nearly a 14% reduction.
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According to the Education Ministry, they are fully prepared to release the placement results tomorrow, Friday, September 4, after delays caused by thousands of candidates who were unable to upload their data.
Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Thursday, September 3, Press Secretary and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, Hashmin Mohammed stated, “We are set to release the placement results tomorrow [Friday]. When we thought we could release it as of last week, unfortunately, we had some students who were unable to load their data into the CSSPS system. And then, looking at the number, the number was huge”.
“If we are operating on an equity-based system, we needed to offer them the opportunity to extend the date so that they would be able to upload their data into the system for them to be placed into a school,” he said.
“One of the requirements is that once you are qualified, you need to be placed into a school,” he said.
“As I am speaking to you now, we’ve had about 18,000 who have inputted their data into the system,” he disclosed.
“The remaining 2,000, we know where they are. They are the special needs schools. And special needs schools, they don’t need to go through the choice confirmation,” he explained.
“Their schools only give us the list, and then we place them manually into the system because their schools are already defined,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the National Harmonised Prospectus for prospective Senior High School (SHS) and Senior High Technical School (SHTS) students for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The National Harmonised Prospectus is intended to guide parents and students on the essential items required for enrolment.
According to the GES, parents and students preparing for the next stage of their education must carefully review the prospectus and make the necessary preparations ahead of the new academic year.
The GES also urged schools and relevant stakeholders to adhere to the requirements outlined in the prospectus to ensure a smooth, consistent and standardised admission process nationwide.
In a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES read, “Ahead of the release of the school placements, this prospectus is intended to provide parents and students with clear guidance on the essential items required for enrolment, ensuring that all newly admitted SHS students are adequately prepared to begin the academic year”.
“Parents and students are encouraged to carefully review the prospectus and make the necessary preparations ahead of the commencement of the 2026/2027 academic year”.
“Schools and other relevant stakeholders are also expected to adhere to the requirements outlined in the National Harmonised Prospectus to ensure a smooth, consistent and standardised admission process nationwide,” the statement added.
Also, Sherif Sulemana, the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) Secretariat Coordinator, has announced that about 565,000 candidates who sat for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have qualified for placement into Senior High Schools.
He detailed that out of the nearly 620,000 who sat for the exams, about 565,000 candidates have qualified for placement into Senior High Schools.
Speaking on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, September 3, Mr Sherif stated, “
“Based on our analysis, we have about 565,000 qualified for placement this year,” he said.
“Those people have not failed in either English or Mathematics. So, you are disqualified from placement if you have failed in either English or Mathematics,” Mr Sherif explained.
He disclosed that the examination results also revealed varying levels of performance among candidates.
“You find out somebody got one, somebody got ten over 100, somebody got, say, twelve, twenty over 100, and that qualifies as a failure,” he said.
Mr Sherif further disclosed that approximately 55,000 candidates did not meet the requirements for placement.
When asked about the number of candidates who did not qualify for placement, he stated, “There are about 55,000”.
“If you look at the data for the performance of the candidates, we only had about 17 per cent of the candidates getting aggregates from 6 to 18,” he said.
“We only had about 252,000, or about 35 per cent of the candidates, getting from aggregate 6 to 24,” he added.
Bright Simons, the Vice President of IMANI Africa, has explained why the United Kingdom MP’s $11,000 salary is the same as a Ghanaian MP’s $5300 salary.
In a social media post, Bright Simons compared the salary of a UK MP and a Ghanaian MP via purchasing power parity to UK MPs’ higher nominal pay, adjusting for Ghana’s lower costs in Accra versus London.
His post further contrasts the pay gap between Ghanaian nurses who earn about 8% of an MP’s salary versus 40% for equivalent UK NHS nurses, highlighting a 12.5x socioeconomic distance imposed by public pay policy.
Bright Simons further noted that Gen Z commentators are challenging the justification for such disparities more forcefully than prior generations.
In a post on X, Bright Simons wrote, “*Policy Bites from the News Reel*
Analyst Caleb Ziblim at Ghanaian media giant Multimedia says Ghanaian Members of Parliament (MPs) have been given a 100% pay hike.
Their base salary has thus jumped from GHS 30,000 to GHS 60,000.
When millennial Shatta Wale heard that Ghanaian MPs earn $2650 (GHS 30,000) a month. He expressed total shock.
First, he says it is ridiculously small. Second, he doesn’t think that if that were true, MPs would be able to afford the cars and houses he sees them in.
Shatta clearly wouldn’t see anything wrong about MPs earning $5300 a month. It might make their cars and houses less incongruous.
In fact, some millennials point to MPs of the United Kingdom earning $11,000 base pay a month.
Gen Zee commentators (analyst Caleb Ziblim’s kind and kin) are like: “wait a frigging minute!” Look, we have Internet, okay?
First, there is something called Purchasing Power Parity. A dollar in the UK buys less than it does in Ghana and a bit more in the US, home of the dollar.
So, the $11k the UK MP earns is actually like $12,240. And the $5300 the Ghanaian MP earns feels more like $12,220. Almost equal!
Then there is the cost of living. UK MPs must work in London and keep a flat there. Ghanaian MPs work in Accra. Accra rent (crazy as it is) is still ~60% lower than in Greater London.
So, what’s with the pre-internet arithmetic, Gen Zees dare Millennials.
Well, for us policy analysts, the real issue is how to set the socioeconomic distance between politicians and the average citizen by fiat of public pay policy.
The average band 5 NHS nurse (entry-level degree nurse) with 4 years’ experience hits ~$4400 a month. That is 40% of the salary of a UK MP.
A GHS nurse of equivalent standing (using Single Spine 18L rank in 2024 with ~19% cumulative adjustment since then) earns about $425 a month, base. That is 8% of the Ghanaian MP’s base.
A whopping 12.5x socioeconomic distance imposed by public pay policy. Even at the old pay scale, it would still be more than 600% higher than a degree nurse.
Methinks this time, Gen Zees are sounding more serious than Millennials.
Howzat?”
The Vice President of IMANI Africa’s remarks follow reports by Joynews Analyst Caleb Ziblim, who revealed that Ghanaian Members of Parliament (MPs) have been given a 100% pay hike.
According to Caleb Ziblim, the projected amount is derived from the new salary structure that took effect in 2025, following an adjustment in the salaries of MPs, ministers and other public officials under the Mahama government.
He disclosed that MPs previously received about GH¢30,000 a month up to 2024 before the adjustment was made.
Caleb Ziblim further stressed that the GH¢60,000 figure does not include the allowances MPs receive.
In a video shared on X, Caleb Ziblim, Research and Data Analyst at JoyNews, disclosed, saying, “So, we know that for the past four years, the MPs, ministers and all of that were making about GH¢30,000 a month, but then from 2025 going, they are now making GH¢60,000 a month, so that’s about the problem”.
“About GH¢30,000 four years ago up to 2024. So, after 2024, there’s an adjustment in our salaries, and now the new salary structure will mean that the basic salary is about GH¢60,000 every month,” he stated.
“That’s without the allowances. So, that’s about double,” he added.
“So, we are assuming that the jump from 100 million to now 248 million is because the president is now using the new and approved salary structure by Parliament, so this could explain why the jump from 100 million to 248 million,” he explained.
See the post below:
*Policy Bites from the News Reel*
Analyst Caleb Ziblim at Ghanaian media giant, Multimedia, says Ghanaian Members of Parliament (MPs) have been given a 100% pay hike.
Their base salary has thus jumped from GHS 30,000 to GHS 60,000.
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The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have shared a video update on their near-completion of clearing the 176km Accra-Kumasi Expressway, with just 6km remaining to reach Sawua.
The video highlighted disciplined day-and-night operations using bulldozers and heavy equipment to clear the 176km Accra-Kumasi Expressway.
GAF’s video documents engineering progress, planning sessions, and community engagement.
The video shared by the Ghana Armed. Forces was captioned, THE RACE TO SAWUA
The finish line is in sight. Out of 176 kilometres of challenging terrain, just 6 KM REMAIN!
The elite Ghana Armed Forces Engineers have pushed through with absolute grit.
Watch the incredible journey of military discipline, precision, and unwavering service to the nation. The Race to Sawua is almost won!”
The video has drawn praise from Ghanaians who recommend assigning more road projects to the military for timely, high-quality results.
Some Ghanaians reacting to GAF’s video stated, “Wow am amazed and honestly this is a strong message to other Africans Nations Across African. Keep the great job going; maybe God bless and keep the defenders of the African nations”.
A netizen added, “Seeing this brings me so much joy. I hope the presidency rewards the entire project and subsequent projects to the GAF. Kudos, our men!”.
One X user added, “If this number of machines are the only machines used and they’ve reached this far then that’s a massive discipline and focus on the work done. Kudos”.
Additionally, a netizen added, “This is what we expect from @GhArmedForces .. you are Ghanaians before becoming this institution.. it shouldn’t stop here, help US develop the country. Also consider helping the ministries follow up on developments eg: contracted roads, building etc.. be part of our growth!!!”
It will be recalled that during the 2025 budget presentation, Ato Forson disclosed that the Accra-Kumasi Expressway is the flagship of President Mohammed’s Big Push infrastructure program.
According to the Finance Minister, the project will include eight interchanges, three major bridges, round-the-clock service areas, and automated tolls, aiming to boost connectivity between Accra and Kumasi.
He disclosed that it will be “Ghana’s first fully modern six-lane bi-directional Class A expressway, a highway worthy of a nation on the rise. Stretching 198.7 kilometres, this expressway will become the central spine of Ghana’s economy, linking our capital city, Accra and Kumasi, the heartbeat of the Ashanti Region and also cutting through the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions, creating a powerful southern-northern economic corridor that connects people, markets, and opportunities. To achieve this, the expressway follows a brand new alignment.”
Watch the video below:
THE RACE TO SAWUA
The finish line is in sight. Out of 176 kilometres of challenging terrain, just 6 KM REMAIN! The elite Ghana Armed Forces Engineers have pushed through with absolute grit.
Watch the incredible journey of military discipline, precision, and unwavering service… pic.twitter.com/50ZZFNaKNs
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The People’s Alliance for Governance and Accountability (PAGA) has demanded the resignation of Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, following his tour of state-owned institutions.
According to PAGA, the Chief Justice’s decision to question what Ghana had been doing over the previous eight years was not a neutral comment about judicial administration.
They argued that it was a political assessment of the record of a previous government and an endorsement of institutions operating under the present government.
Their statement comes on the heels of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who questioned how Ghana sank so low in the past eight years under the former administration.
The Chief Justice expressed astonishment at the performance of some state institutions over the past eight years.
According to Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, comparing the current progress of some state institutions with their performance over the past eight years, he wonders what went wrong in the last eight years.
The Chief Justice lauded the performance of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and other public institutions under the current Mahama administration.
Speaking during a visit to MIIF on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, he said he was impressed by what he had seen at the institution and other state entities.
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie stated, “I must congratulate you. I mean, you have done marvellously well. Sometimes, when we hear about the things that you have done and the things that some organisations are doing now, we wonder. Some of us keep wondering what we really have been doing in the past eight years”.
“We’ve just come back from SSNIT. We went to SSNIT this morning, and the kind of things that we heard and what we had heard even before we went there, if you compare that with the fact that, not too long ago, SSNIT was preparing to sell its prized assets like the Labadi Beach Hotel, you wonder how Ghana could have sunk so low,” he added.
Read the People’s Alliance for Governance and Accountability statement below:
1.The People’s Alliance for Governance and Accountability (PAGA) is deeply troubled by the decision of the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, to tour state-owned institutions, including the Minerals Income Investment Fund and the Social Security and National Insurance Trust, and to make public comments praising their current performance.
During his visit to MIIF, the Chief Justice reportedly questioned what Ghana had been doing over the previous eight years. This was not a neutral comment about judicial administration. It was a political assessment of the record of a previous government and an endorsement of institutions operating under the present government.
The Chief Justice is not a government spokesperson, development commissioner or supervisor of state-owned enterprises. He is the head of the Judiciary. His primary duty is to protect the courts, improve justice delivery and preserve public trust in the independence of judges.
Articles 125 and 127 of the 1992 Constitution establish the Judiciary as an independent arm of government. This independence must be real and visible. A Chief Justice who tours institutions controlled by the Executive and publicly praises their performance weakens the distance that should exist between the Judiciary and the political administration of the state.
There may be nothing improper about the Chief Justice meeting public officials on matters affecting the courts. The problem arises when such visits become tours of government institutions and are followed by comments that appear to praise one administration while condemning the record of another. That crosses a dangerous line.
MIIF, SSNIT and other state institutions may become parties to cases before the courts. Their decisions, investments, contracts and use of public funds may be challenged by citizens, workers, pensioners, companies or political actors. How can those parties be confident of an impartial hearing when the head of the Judiciary has already praised the performance of the institutions concerned?
Justice must be delivered without fear, favour or political attachment. It must also be seen to be delivered in that manner. The test is not limited to whether the Chief Justice believes he can remain impartial. The public must be able to look at his conduct and reasonably trust that no party has received favour or gained privileged access.
These visits create a serious appearance of bias and a possible conflict of interest. Should a dispute involving any of these institutions reach the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice’s previous praise may become an issue. This is an avoidable burden on the Judiciary and an unnecessary threat to the credibility of future proceedings.
Ghana’s courts already face delays, overcrowded dockets, poor infrastructure, limited access outside the major cities and declining public confidence. The Chief Justice should be leading a national effort to address these problems. Touring state-owned enterprises and passing judgment on the performance of governments does nothing to reduce the suffering of citizens waiting years for justice.
Former Chief Justices maintained the restraint, distance and dignity required by the office. We are unaware of any Chief Justice in the Fourth Republic who embarked on such tours and publicly assessed the comparative performance of state institutions under competing political administrations. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is lowering the standard of an office that must remain above partisan politics.
His conduct also raises a wider question of trust. A Chief Justice who publicly praises institutions associated with the Executive cannot expect citizens to ignore the perception created by his own words and actions. Confidence in the courts cannot be commanded. It must be earned through restraint, fairness and visible independence.
PAGA has therefore lost confidence in Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s judgment and ability to protect the political neutrality of the office of Chief Justice. His conduct does not inspire confidence in his leadership of the Judiciary.
The Chief Justice’s conduct creates the disturbing impression that he is sacrificing the independence of his office to gain favour with the Executive, in pursuit of recognition or a future appointment to the Council of State after his retirement.
We call on Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to resign as Chief Justice in the interest of the Judiciary and the Republic. If he refuses to resign, the bodies and persons clothed with constitutional authority must consider the lawful processes available under Article 146 of the Constitution.
We also call on the Judicial Council to examine these visits and issue clear rules governing the engagement of serving judges with the Executive, political officeholders and state-owned institutions. Judicial officers must not place themselves in situations that create reasonable doubts about their independence or impartiality.
This is a defence of the Judiciary. Courts derive their authority from public confidence. Once citizens begin to see the head of the Judiciary as an ally, admirer or public defender of an administration, every politically sensitive decision of the courts becomes open to suspicion.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie must understand that he holds the office in trust for the people of Ghana. The Judiciary does not belong to a government, political party or group of state officials. It belongs to the Republic.
The Chief Justice has placed that trust in danger. He should take responsibility and leave office before further harm is done to the standing of the Judiciary and the administration of justice in Ghana.
Signed
People’s Alliance for Governance and Accountability (PAGA)
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The Ghana AIDS Commission disclosed that its 2025 HIV projected figures released this year show that about 23,000 people are currently living with HIV in the Western Region.
According to the Ghana AIDS Commission, an estimated three new infections are recorded every day in the Western Region.
Antonio Francis, the Western Regional Technical Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission, however, revealed that there has been a slight decline in the rate of new infections.
He stressed that failure to reduce new HIV infections through a combination of effective treatment and multiple prevention measures could undermine Ghana’s goal of ending AIDS by 2030.
Speaking to Channel One TV in Sekondi during an HIV/AIDS Stakeholders Review Meeting, Antonio Francis stated, “Per the 2025 HIV estimates and projections which were done by the Ghana AIDS Commission and the report came out this year, we can say that for the Western Region, we have roughly 23,000 plus people that we estimate are living with the virus in the region.
“If you look at the rate of new infections, it has reduced slightly from somewhere around 992 persons newly infected with HIV.
“What this means is that, if you should do a further breakdown, it means that every day we are getting at least three people getting infected in the region.”
In other news, the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has announced that Ghana will begin deploying condom vending machines across the country by the last quarter of 2026 in efforts to boost HIV prevention.
According to the AIDS Commission, the machines are expected to be installed at lorry stations, mosques, stadia and shopping malls, to enable people to obtain condoms privately.
The AIDS Commission also revealed plans to extend the initiative to public institutions like washrooms in ministries, departments, agencies and financial institutions.
Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong, revealed that machines would be designed differently depending on the characteristics of the communities.
Speaking at the dissemination meeting in Accra on the 2026 HIV Estimates and Projections, Dr Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong stated, “The machines will not all be the same. Depending on the peculiar characteristics of a local population, the machine deployed could be electronically operated or manually administered”.
He further recounted that Ghana had previously introduced condom vending machines that dispensed packs of three condoms for 50 pesewas, but the programme collapsed after many of the machines were vandalised.
“People were forcefully emptying the machines to take the coins,” he said.
Also, the Ghana AIDS Commission have revealed that about 337,435 Ghanaian people of all ages are currently living with HIV in Ghana, with 13,951 new infections recorded in 2025.
Out of the 337,435 Ghanaians living with HIV, 315,513 are adults aged 15 years and above, while 21,922 are children below 15 years.
Also, 19,528 adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 are living with HIV, with young people aged 15 to 24 years accounting for 33,317 cases.
However, the Ghana AIDS Commission revealed that Ghana recorded a decline in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, with the latest national estimates.
The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) disclosed that the 2025 National HIV Estimates and Projections report indicates that new HIV infections reduced from 16,189 in 2024 to 13,951 in 2025.
They further detailed that AIDS-related deaths also declined from 13,429 to 12,051 within the same period, representing nearly a 14% reduction.
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According to the NPP, the Chief Justice must retract his partisan political comments or resign and join the NDC.
The NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, in a statement issued on September 3, 2026, described the comments by the Chief Justice as inappropriate for the head of Ghana’s Judiciary.
The NPP argued that the Chief Justice, as head of an independent arm of government, must remain politically neutral and uphold his judicial oath to administer justice without fear, favour, affection or ill will.
They further criticised the Chief Justice’s frequent presence at events involving political appointees of the current government, stressing that such conduct could undermine public confidence in the Judiciary’s neutrality.
The NPP further questioned the Chief Justice’s reported commitment to doing everything possible to ensure the success of the President’s agenda, particularly as some persons associated with the NPP are facing prosecution under the government’s Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative.
“A Chief Justice swears a single oath, and it is to the Constitution: to no President, no party and no agenda,” the party stated.
The NPP statement comes on the heels of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who questioned how Ghana sank so low in the past eight years under the former administration.
The Chief Justice expressed astonishment at the performance of some state institutions over the past eight years.
According to Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, comparing the current progress of some state institutions with their performance over the past eight years, he wonders what went wrong in the last eight years.
The Chief Justice lauded the performance of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and other public institutions under the current Mahama administration.
Speaking during a visit to MIIF on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, he said he was impressed by what he had seen at the institution and other state entities.
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie stated, “I must congratulate you. I mean, you have done marvellously well. Sometimes, when we hear about the things that you have done and the things that some organisations are doing now, we wonder. Some of us keep wondering what we really have been doing in the past eight years”.
“We’ve just come back from SSNIT. We went to SSNIT this morning, and the kind of things that we heard and what we had heard even before we went there, if you compare that with the fact that, not too long ago, SSNIT was preparing to sell its prized assets like the Labadi Beach Hotel, you wonder how Ghana could have sunk so low,” he added.
Below is the NPP’s full statement…
“The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken note, with profound shock and disgust, of a video circulating publicly in which the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana descends from the sacred heights of the Bench into the trenches of partisan politics, offering comparative political commentary to the effect that the current NDC government and its appointed CEOs are performing better than the eight years of the previous NPP administration.
Let it be stated plainly: this is not the language of a Chief Justice. It is the language of a party propagandist, of a kind exclusively reserved for NDC communicators and serial callers, and it has no place whatsoever in the mouth of the head of Ghana’s Judiciary.
The Constitution of the Fourth Republic, in Articles 125 and 127, establishes the Judiciary as an independent arm of government, subject to neither the control nor the direction of any person or authority, and the judicial oath binds the Chief Justice above all to do justice to all manner of persons without fear or favour, affection or ill will. Regrettably, this video is no isolated lapse.
It is the culmination of a pattern the nation has observed with mounting alarm. Long before this pronouncement, the Chief Justice had made himself a familiar presence at the functions of political appointees of this government. A Chief Justice who travels and celebrates as a courtier of the Executive cannot thereafter sit as a neutral umpire in cases to which the Executive is a party. He has presented himself not as the impartial head of an independent Judiciary but as a leading member of the National Democratic Congress in judicial robes, and if political commentary is his true vocation, he should resign forthwith and formally take up membership of the NDC, where such contributions are handsomely rewarded.
The NPP jokes not with his declared vow that everything must be done to ensure that the agenda of the President succeeds. Which agenda, My Lord? The President’s declared agenda includes Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), under which persons associated with the NPP are being arraigned before the very courts over which he presides.
When the head of the Judiciary pledges his exertions to the success of the Executive’s agenda, what conclusion is an accused person standing in the dock, or indeed any citizen, to draw? A Chief Justice swears a single oath, and it is to the Constitution: to no President, no party and no agenda.
The day he does otherwise, he ceases to be a judge and becomes an instrument of the very power he was appointed to check. We have already observed the extraordinary alacrity with which vacation warrants have been issued in special political cases involving members of the NPP. The incarceration of Chairman Wontumi is evidence enough: justice in this Republic now proceeds at two speeds, remarkable haste for opponents of the government and serene leisure for its friends. In the considered view of the NPP, this is the agenda at work, the judicial machinery by which the President’s wish to see persons associated with the NPP imprisoned is being brought to pass.
The Chief Justice’s words and conduct lend chilling credence to the widespread concern that the leadership of the Judiciary is coordinating with Jubilee House. By word and by deed, he has shut the door of justice against every Ghanaian who declines to sing from the President’s hymn sheet and has willed and surrendered the Judiciary to the President and his agenda men.
A Judiciary that vows loyalty to a President’s agenda is no Judiciary at all; it is a third chamber of Jubilee House, distinguished only by its robes. We cannot overlook the ironical part of all these developments: that several courts and offices of the Judiciary lie in disarray: courtrooms crumbling, registries overwhelmed and staff labouring under conditions that directly affect justice delivery. He has not visited a single one of these ailing courts to assess their deplorable state, nor raised his voice for their retooling and refurbishment. He has instead metamorphosed into the monitoring and evaluation officer of the Executive, abandoning his own collapsing house to tour the state agencies of the government for purposes known only to God.
With respect, My Lord, the leaking roofs are in your courts, not in the ministries. He has delivered no reforms to improve justice delivery and no relief for the litigant strangled by delay; his one visible programme has been the hatchet job of targeting opposition voices. A Chief Justice whose legacy is persecution rather than reform has forfeited every claim to the confidence of the nation. The NPP hereby serves notice that it will in due course convene a major press conference at which the full record of the Chief Justice’s appalling conduct will be laid before the nation in unsparing detail.
The Judiciary belongs neither to the President, nor to the NDC, nor to the Chief Justice; it belongs to the people of Ghana, who are entitled under the Constitution to courts that are blind to politics. 2 We therefore demand that the Chief Justice immediately and unreservedly retract his partisan commentary and his vow of loyalty to the President’s agenda or, failing that, resign forthwith and formally join the NDC, whose cause he has chosen to champion from the Bench and that the President immediately fill the Council of State vacancy and publicly disavow any arrangement touching the Chief Justice’s post-retirement future.
The courtroom is the last refuge of the ordinary Ghanaian, and the NPP will resist its conversion into an instrument of political persecution with every lawful means at our disposal. History will record who stood where when the independence of Ghana’s courts was put to the test. God bless our homeland Ghana and make our nation great and strong”.
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Lawyers for Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) CEO Sammy Gyamfi have filed a motion to set aside the defamation suit filed by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
According to reports, Sammy Gyamfi, through his lawyers, has filed a motion for the court to set aside the Minority Leader’s defamation suit, describing the writ as incurably defective and incompetent.
The post shared by TV3 on X stated, “Lawyers for GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi have filed a motion to set aside the defamation suit filed by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, describing the writ as incurably defective and incompetent”.
The development follows Sammy Gyamfi ordering his lawyers to formally notify the High Court of their readiness to accept service of a writ filed against him by the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
According to Sammy Gyamfi, he has not been served with any writ in regard to Afenyo-Markin’s announcement in Parliament on Monday, August 24, that he had initiated legal action against him.
Sammy Gyamfi, through his lawyers, Ayine & Partners, has now written to the Registrar of the High Court, General Division, Accra, expressly authorising his lawyers to accept service of the writ and all accompanying processes on his behalf.
His notice dated August 26, 2026, is headed: “Notice to Accept Service of Writ on Behalf of the 1st Defendant in Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin v. Samuel Adu Gyamfi and Anor.”
The notice was signed by Seth Nyaaba, Solicitor for the 1st Defendant, on behalf of Ayine & Partners.
The solicitors disclosed that they had received “express instructions and authority” from Mr Gyamfi, the first defendant in the suit, to accept service of the writ of summons and all accompanying originating processes.
They further directed the court to take notice that service of the writ and any accompanying processes could be effected on Mr Gyamfi through their chambers at Ayine and Partners, House No. C809/29, 1st Close Lily Street, East Legon, Accra
Meanwhile, Lawyers for Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the plaintiff in a defamation suit against Ghana Gold Board Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, have denied claims that he is avoiding service of the writ filed against the accused.
On August 29, 2026, in a statement issued, Afenyo-Markin said assertions suggesting that he had failed to serve Gyamfi were false.
They disclosed that the writ was filed on August 24, 2026, and two days later, lawyers for Gyamfi, Ayine & Partners, formally informed the Registrar of the High Court that they had their client’s express instructions and authority to accept service on his behalf.
The statement added that the Bailiff subsequently served the writ on Gyamfi’s lawyers based on the written undertaking.
The statement further alleged that the lawyers returned the writ on August 27, claiming that their client had changed his mind about authorising them to accept service.
They further argued that in any event, under Order 7, rule 12(2) of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, a writ is duly served once it is delivered to a lawyer who has undertaken in writing to accept service on behalf of a client, adding that Sammy Gyamfi has been validly served.
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Lawyers for GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi have filed a motion to set aside the defamation suit filed by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, describing the writ as “incurably defective and incompetent”#3NewsGHpic.twitter.com/pXXWldm8zF
@ghnow_ Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, has been freed after the Dansoman Circuit Court discontinued the case against him over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has intensified market targeting of unregistered baby diapers and other diaper products being sold without the required regulatory approval.
According to the Authority, they cannot vouch for the safety, quality or effectiveness of products that have not been registered and assessed under its regulatory framework.
The FDA disclosed that its two-day exercise is being conducted in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality, with officials inspecting shops, warehouses and other points of sale.
The authority disclosed that the operation is aimed at identifying and removing unregistered baby diapers from the market, adding that its checks will extend to all diaper products, including adult diapers, that do not have the required registration.
John Laryea Odai-Tettey, the Western Regional Director of the FDA, said the Authority cannot guarantee the safety or quality of products that have not undergone the required registration and assessment processes.
“Adult diapers and other related products found without the necessary registration will also be taken off the market. Unregistered products remain a major concern because their safety, quality, and effectiveness cannot be guaranteed,” Mr Laryea said.
In related news, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cracked down on Arcan Bitters, ordering Unni Associates Company Limited to recall the product from the market within 14 days.
According to the FDA, the manufacturing facility located at Parkoso in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region has also been shut down.
The FDA disclosed that laboratory tests conducted on the 35% Alc/Vol drink revealed that it had been adulterated with Sildenafil Citrate, a Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
The FDA highlighted that the inclusion of an undeclared pharmaceutical ingredient in a registered food product poses severe health risks to consumers.
The FDA further emphasised that the adulteration breaches Section 100(3) of the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851), which prohibits the production, sale, or advertisement of adulterated products or goods that deviate from prescribed safety standards.
The Authority also noted that labelling and packaging a food item misleadingly or deceptively constitutes a regulatory offence.
“The presence of Sildenafil Citrate in a food product poses serious health and safety risks to the public. Sildenafil Citrate can interact with other medicines to cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, which may lead to stroke and heart attack,” the FDA stated in an official public notice. The regulator added that exposure to the substance “may cause long-term health problems, including loss of vision and hearing”.
“Arcan Bitters appears to have flouted all these requirements and more. Arcan Bitters is registered with the Authority as a Food Product (an alcoholic drink) and must not contain any drug substance,” the statement noted.
@ghnow_ Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, has been freed after the Dansoman Circuit Court discontinued the case against him over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, has shockingly alleged that police officers killed two people and injured 19 during the violent clash between residents of Gomoa Oguaakrom and New Winneba in the Central Region.
According to A-Plus, the police arrived at the scene with live ammunition and opened fire on residents.
Kwame A-Plus further alleged that one of the victims was shot dead about two kilometres from the main scene of the confrontation.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, A-Plus alleged, saying, “The police came there, shot and injured 19 people, and killed two. Where did the police come from? They got a call from somewhere, and I suspect that it was a higher authority. They were given express orders. They were killed by police”.
“One person even died about two kilometres away. These guys moved a motorbike, went there, saw the guy. Many people were standing there. He saw him; he called him; he said, ‘Don’t come close to me.’ When the guy moved, he just shot him in public. Shot and killed him there, point-blank. He has not been arrested,” he alleged.
He further added, “The police stated that the Gomoa people came with guns. Where is the evidence? Where is the evidence? Do you have any evidence to support that claim that Gomoa people came with guns to attack anybody?” he asked.
“When people went to police headquarters to attack and beat, physically attack a suspect at the police headquarters, what did the police do? The police couldn’t do anything,” he alleged.
“If somebody can go to the police headquarters, attack a suspect, beat him in the presence of police at the police headquarters, and the next day, the only thing they did was peace,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Police announced that three people have been confirmed dead and about 15 others injured following violent clashes in New Winneba.
According to the Police, the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 incident stems from 300 armed people with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze who stormed New Winneba Township at about 10:40 a.m.
The armed men allegedly attacked residents and vandalised shops, stores and other properties belonging to residents of the community.
The Police disclosed that the injured, including a police officer, have been taken to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for treatment.
The Police statement issued on X stated, “POLICE BRING VIOLENCE AT NEW WINNEBA UNDER CONTROL: IGP DEPLOYS REINFORCEMENT TEAM TO ENHANCE SECURITY
On 01/09/2026 at 1040 hrs, about 300 irate mob wielding guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze stormed the New Winneba Township, and other stores and residence of the natives, attacked them and caused damage to properties.
About 15 injured victims have been sent to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, including an officer, and 3 have been confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, police from Winneba Divisional Headquarters and Agona Swedru District Patrols have been deployed to control the situation.
The IGP has deployed a reinforcement team, including two armoured vehicles from the National Headquarters, to beef up security.
The situation is currently under control.
Full details will be communicated later.
Public Affairs Unit/CR
Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie”.
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@ghnow_ Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, has been freed after the Dansoman Circuit Court discontinued the case against him over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cracked down on Arcan Bitters, ordering Unni Associates Company Limited to recall the product from the market within 14 days.
According to the FDA, the manufacturing facility located at Parkoso in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region has also been shut down.
The FDA disclosed that laboratory tests conducted on the 35% Alc/Vol drink revealed that it had been adulterated with Sildenafil Citrate, a Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
The FDA highlighted that the inclusion of an undeclared pharmaceutical ingredient in a registered food product poses severe health risks to consumers.
The FDA further emphasised that the adulteration breaches Section 100(3) of the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851), which prohibits the production, sale, or advertisement of adulterated products or goods that deviate from prescribed safety standards.
The Authority also noted that labelling and packaging a food item misleadingly or deceptively constitutes a regulatory offence.
“The presence of Sildenafil Citrate in a food product poses serious health and safety risks to the public. Sildenafil Citrate can interact with other medicines to cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, which may lead to stroke and heart attack,” the FDA stated in an official public notice. The regulator added that exposure to the substance “may cause long-term health problems, including loss of vision and hearing”.
“Arcan Bitters appears to have flouted all these requirements and more. Arcan Bitters is registered with the Authority as a Food Product (an alcoholic drink) and must not contain any drug substance,” the statement noted.
In other news, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), with the support of the Ghana Police Service and National Security, has stormed Makola Market in Accra to seize cigarette-shaped candy being sold at the Makola Market in Accra.
Reports suggest traders involved in the sale of cigarette-shaped toffees were also picked up.
The development follows complaints and social media posts raising concerns about the sale of the products on the Ghanaian market.
The FDA, in a Facebook post on Saturday, August 29, revealed that the products were seized during the operation.
They further disclosed that one suspect was arrested in connection with their sale.
According to the FDA, the depiction and advertising of tobacco and tobacco-related products are prohibited under the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851), and the Tobacco Control Regulations, 2016 (L.I. 2247).
They further disclosed that regulations prohibit the advertisement and depiction of tobacco and related products in the media and at points of sale.
The FDA highlighted that the enforcement action forms part of its efforts to ensure that regulated products available on the Ghanaian market are safe for the general public.
@ghnow_ Former Ghanaian boxer Ayitey Powers has apologised to NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah following his arrest over alleged threats, pleading for his forgiveness. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
The Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) Secretariat Coordinator, Sherif Sulemana, has disclosed that 55,000 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)candidates fail to meet requirements for placement.
He detailed that out of the nearly 620,000 who sat for the BECE exams, about 565,000 candidates have qualified for placement into Senior High Schools.
He explained that candidates who fail in either English or Mathematics are disqualified, even if they perform well in other subjects.
Speaking on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, September 3, Mr Sherif stated, “Based on our analysis, we have about 565,000 qualified for placement this year”.
“Those people have not failed in either English or Mathematics. So, you are disqualified from placement if you have failed in either English or Mathematics,” Mr Sherif explained.
He disclosed that the examination results also revealed varying levels of performance among candidates.
“You find out somebody got one, somebody got ten over 100, somebody got, say, twelve, twenty over 100, and that qualifies as a failure,” he said.
Mr Sherif further disclosed that approximately 55,000 candidates did not meet the requirements for placement.
When asked about the number of candidates who did not qualify for placement, he stated, “There are about 55,000”.
“If you look at the data for the performance of the candidates, we only had about 17 per cent of the candidates getting aggregates from 6 to 18,” he said.
“We only had about 252,000, or about 35 per cent of the candidates, getting from aggregate 6 to 24,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the National Harmonised Prospectus for prospective Senior High School (SHS) and Senior High Technical School (SHTS) students for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The National Harmonised Prospectus is intended to guide parents and students on the essential items required for enrolment.
According to the GES, parents and students preparing for the next stage of their education must carefully review the prospectus and make the necessary preparations ahead of the new academic year.
The GES also urged schools and relevant stakeholders to adhere to the requirements outlined in the prospectus to ensure a smooth, consistent and standardised admission process nationwide.
In a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES read, “Ahead of the release of the school placements, this prospectus is intended to provide parents and students with clear guidance on the essential items required for enrolment, ensuring that all newly admitted SHS students are adequately prepared to begin the academic year”.
“Parents and students are encouraged to carefully review the prospectus and make the necessary preparations ahead of the commencement of the 2026/2027 academic year”.
“Schools and other relevant stakeholders are also expected to adhere to the requirements outlined in the National Harmonised Prospectus to ensure a smooth, consistent and standardised admission process nationwide,” the statement added.
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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the National Harmonised Prospectus for prospective Senior High School (SHS) and Senior High Technical School (SHTS) students for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The National Harmonised Prospectus is intended to guide parents and students on the essential items required for enrolment.
According to the GES, parents and students preparing for the next stage of their education must carefully review the prospectus and make the necessary preparations ahead of the new academic year.
The GES also urged schools and relevant stakeholders to adhere to the requirements outlined in the prospectus to ensure a smooth, consistent and standardised admission process nationwide.
In a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES read, “Ahead of the release of the school placements, this prospectus is intended to provide parents and students with clear guidance on the essential items required for enrolment, ensuring that all newly admitted SHS students are adequately prepared to begin the academic year”.
“Parents and students are encouraged to carefully review the prospectus and make the necessary preparations ahead of the commencement of the 2026/2027 academic year”.
“Schools and other relevant stakeholders are also expected to adhere to the requirements outlined in the National Harmonised Prospectus to ensure a smooth, consistent and standardised admission process nationwide,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, Sherif Sulemana, the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) Secretariat Coordinator, has announced that about 565,000 candidates who sat for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have qualified for placement into Senior High Schools.
He detailed that out of the nearly 620,000 who sat for the exams, about 565,000 candidates have qualified for placement into Senior High Schools.
Speaking on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, September 3, Mr Sherif stated, “
“Based on our analysis, we have about 565,000 qualified for placement this year,” he said.
“Those people have not failed in either English or Mathematics. So, you are disqualified from placement if you have failed in either English or Mathematics,” Mr Sherif explained.
He disclosed that the examination results also revealed varying levels of performance among candidates.
“You find out somebody got one, somebody got ten over 100, somebody got, say, twelve, twenty over 100, and that qualifies as a failure,” he said.
Mr Sherif further disclosed that approximately 55,000 candidates did not meet the requirements for placement.
When asked about the number of candidates who did not qualify for placement, he stated, “There are about 55,000”.
“If you look at the data for the performance of the candidates, we only had about 17 per cent of the candidates getting aggregates from 6 to 18,” he said.
“We only had about 252,000, or about 35 per cent of the candidates, getting from aggregate 6 to 24,” he added.
Below is the list of items outlined in the prospectus:
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Ghanaian legal scholar and law professor, Prof Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, has told the Chief JusticePaul Baffoe-Bonnie to stay out of the partisan political arena.
Prof Kwaku Asare warned the Chief Justice against making public comments that could be perceived as partisan political statements.
He argued that although he understood the Chief Justice’s sentiment, he is worried about the phrase “the past eight years”.
Prof Kwaku Asare highlighted that the Chief Justice’s phrase “the past eight years” carries an unmistakable partisan meaning in Ghana’s political discourse that could be understood, fairly or unfairly.
In a Facebook post on September 2, 2026, labelled “The Burden of the Robe,” Prof Kwaku Asare wrote, “The Chief Justice is reported as saying:
“Sometimes when we hear how well some state organisations are doing now, we wonder what we’ve been doing for the past eight years and how Ghana could have sunk so low.”
I understand the sentiment. But I worry about the language.
“The past eight years” carries an unmistakable partisan meaning in our political discourse. Coming from the Chief Justice, it can therefore easily be understood, fairly or unfairly, as an assessment of one administration relative to another.
That is territory the head of the Judiciary should avoid.
Judges do not cease to be citizens when they assume office. But the robe necessarily constrains their public speech. This is especially so for the Chief Justice, whose words inevitably carry the institutional weight of the Judiciary.
We rightly insist that politicians respect judicial independence and stay out of the judicial arena.
The obligation is reciprocal.
Judges, particularly the Chief Justice, must also exercise the restraint necessary to stay out of the partisan political arena.
The point is not whether the observation is right or wrong. Nor is it about the motives of the speaker.
It is about protecting an institution.
There will be cases before our courts involving the acts and omissions of the previous government. There will be cases involving this government. No litigant should have reason to wonder whether the head of the Judiciary has formed a favourable or unfavourable view of any administration.
Judicial independence requires political restraint, from politicians toward judges, and from judges toward partisan politics.
The higher the judicial office, the heavier the burden of restraint.
PS: Yɛde post no bɛto hɔ. Yɛnyɛ comprehension consultants.
Da Yie!”
Prof Kwaku Asare’s comments come on the back of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who questioned how Ghana sank so low in the past eight years under the former administration.
The Chief Justice expressed astonishment at the performance of some state institutions over the past eight years.
According to Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, comparing the current progress of some state institutions with their performance over the past eight years, he wonders what went wrong in the last eight years.
The Chief Justice lauded the performance of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and other public institutions under the current Mahama administration.
Speaking during a visit to MIIF on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, he said he was impressed by what he had seen at the institution and other state entities.
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie stated, “I must congratulate you. I mean, you have done marvellously well. Sometimes, when we hear about the things that you have done and the things that some organisations are doing now, we wonder. Some of us keep wondering what we really have been doing in the past eight years”.
“We’ve just come back from SSNIT. We went to SSNIT this morning, and the kind of things that we heard and what we had heard even before we went there, if you compare that with the fact that, not too long ago, SSNIT was preparing to sell its prized assets like the Labadi Beach Hotel, you wonder how Ghana could have sunk so low,” he added.
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@ghnow_ Students of Mount Sinai SHS and Okuapeman School have clashed violently, with fires reportedly destroying facilities at both schools. Six Okuapeman students were injured, while several classrooms and other facilities were damaged. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – jack
The Police Commander warned that pelting stones or attacking police officers constitutes a criminal offence, warning that officers will use all lawful means available to defend themselves.
Speaking to the students on September 2, 2026, DCOP Owusu-Bempah stated, “And if they give the order for you to vacate the school and you decide not to vacate, or you vacate and decide to link up with some miscreants in town, those hoodlums who have been urging you to misbehave, we will look for you and treat you like a common criminal.
“And those of you who have been throwing and pelting policemen with stones, an attack on a policeman is a criminal offence. I heard that oftentimes when they come, you pelt them with stones.
“When I heard that, I was very upset. And you let them go free. If you pelt a policeman with stones, they will also find a way to defend themselves in whatever manner.”
The police officer further cautioned, “So, don’t say that because you are a student, you can just throw stones and hurl them at somebody’s father or mother. They will fire at you and break as many legs as they could, and nothing will happen to anyone.
“So, if you are here and you think that you are stubborn, that you are the one who can throw stones at the headmaster, pelt the teacher with stones, or set fire to government property, remember that some other people passed through this school.
“They didn’t ban the school; otherwise, you wouldn’t be here. It is your turn to also come and acquire knowledge and go and assist society. Then you have decided that you want to fight.”
The development follows the Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) closing down the Okuapeman Senior High School and the Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality.
The development follows a violent clash between students of Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Eastern Region has resulted in significant destruction of school property on both sides.
It has been alleged that the clash stemmed from a misunderstanding over tablets distributed to students by the Ghana Education Service (GES).
However, it is unclear what triggered the attacks, but the incident occurred at about 2 am on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Six students of Okuapeman SHS (OKUASS) were hospitalised after sustaining injuries.
According to the Okuapeman SHS headmaster, 4 of the students who were rushed to the hospital after the incident have been treated and discharged, with the remaining two still on admission.
The information gathered disclosed that the Visual Arts studio, the teachers office and 7 other classrooms at the Okuapeman SHS have all been burnt and also exams papers and certificates.
In Mount Sinai Senior High School, the storeroom and boys’ washroom have been burnt.
According to reports, REGSEC, after inspecting the extent of damages at both schools, subsequently directed the closure of both schools.
Students of Mount Sinai have been ordered to leave campus before 1 pm on Wednesday, September 2, while students of Okuapeman SHS leave on the morning of Thursday, September 3.
Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, addressing students, described the incident as unfortunate.
She highlighted that the students’ conduct fell far below government’s expectations of young people being trained to become responsible.
The Minister stated, “We are building a nation, not destroying one. It is a very sad note. This is not what we are looking for from you”.
“Our expectation as government is that we are growing you up for the future, so that one day, when we are not in, we’ll get a President among you, a minister among you, a teacher among you, a policeman among you [and] a fire service person among you.”
“Now that government is making sure we build the infrastructure that will take care of you so that the double track stops and we have single track, this is what you have decided to do,” she stated.
“We are building a nation; we are not destroying a nation. We are resetting our schools and resetting you students too.”
“Investigations are going on. Those who started throwing the stones here, both here and Okuapeman, we are not going to allow you to go scot-free,” she warned.
She further advised students to return peacefully to their respective homes immediately after being released by school authorities.
@ghnow_ Students of Mount Sinai SHS and Okuapeman School have clashed violently, with fires reportedly destroying facilities at both schools. Six Okuapeman students were injured, while several classrooms and other facilities were damaged. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – jack
Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Commissioner Aaron Kanor has said travellers arriving in Ghana with more than two mobile phones may have the devices treated as a commercial importation and subjected to customs duty.
According to Customs Commissioner Aaron Kanor, travellers should avoid carrying phones belonging to other people that would take the number of handsets in their possession beyond the permitted threshold.
He explained that carrying several phones on behalf of other people could amount to a commercial importation because of the high value of devices such as the latest iPhones and Samsung models.
Speaking at the Kotoka International Airport, Mr Kanor explained, “If you are a carrier of seven phones, all the seven phones, they all give you phones. When you carry all those seven phones, and you arrive, it will amount to what? Commercial.”
“Because you, as an individual, you are entitled to one. So we implore that when you are coming home, you do not collect people’s things. If you collect them and they are beyond two, when you give it to a carrier, you can only carry two.”
He added that the allowance could cover a traveller’s own phone and another handset, maybe, for a spouse.
“One for yourself and maybe one for your wife. If they are beyond that, then it amounts to commercial because all these phones are expensive.”
Customs Commissioner Aaron Kanor highlighted that the increasing value of high-end smartphones makes them an important source of customs revenue when they are imported commercially.
The GRA warning forms part of intensified checks by Customs on electronic devices being brought into the country through the airport.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the GRA Commissioner’s remarks stated, “Unreasonable. Coming into Ghana, I have one each of personal and business phones. In Ghana I use a business line, plus MTN and Airtel (for contingency if service is unreliable). A total of 5. Per this directive, should I pay tax on them every time I’m in Ghana – 4 to 5 times/year?”
One X user added, “Doesn’t make sense coming from someone like him. What if I am using like 4-5 phones myself… all the duties you take from cars and other stuff yet still phones are the ones that’s going to bring revenue”.
A netizen added, “Bringing more than one phone will not attract duty if you are able to demonstrate that they are your personal effects, and you have used them for a reasonable amount of time”.
“This is too bad…taking extortion to another level. Which people sat down and came up with this stupid idea? His explanation is more annoying. Herh gyimi paaa nie. These people have failed us. Tweaa”, an X user added.
A netizen stated, “It’s fair that you pay for bringing in more phones for your family because if I go buy a phone at Franko Phones for my family members, I certainly will pay taxes too. So the rest of us who don’t travel should pay taxes on phones we buy but not those who travel from abroad? Ei”.
One last X user added, “What he’s saying doesn’t make sense at all. Sika, how many phones do you use? Be honest. Imagine travelling outside and coming back with the same phone, and they have to charge you for that? Like how? We have people who use 3-5 phones for business purposes. What he’s saying doesn’t add up at all. They should come again abeg”.
Additionally, a netizen added, “All due respect, those who took this decision are fools. So if I have kids here in Ghana and returning from abroad, I can’t bring them phones or any electronic gadgets. Most of them are using 3 phones in Ghana. So they are going to open people’s bags at the airport”.
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“Bringing more than two phones into the country will amount to commercial custom charges”
—Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Commissioner Aaron Kanor has cautioned travelers against bringing more than one mobile phone into the country, warning that any additional phones may… pic.twitter.com/I2Onea4Roi
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Bernice Offei, a Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician, has been found safe after she was reported missing on September 1 in Agbogba, Accra.
A new update shared online confirms Bernice Offei has been located.
Also, appreciation has been extended to everyone who shared the missing-person notice and supported the search.
Earlier, Bernice Offei was reported missing after she was last seen in Accra on Tuesday, 1st September 2026.
According to a missing person notice cited the Sixty-three-year-old Bernice Offei is said to have been last seen at Nyaho-Tamakloe Street, Agbogba, in Accra.
Her family is appealing to the public for information that could help locate her and ensure her safe return home.
According to the notice, anyone with information about Bernice Offei’s whereabouts is urged to contact 024 878 1971 or 024 755 3431.
The public may also report any information to the nearest police station.
Also, the Gospel musician family is urging the public to share the information widely to help bring Bernice Offei home safely.
The legendary Ghanaian Gospel musician is widely known for songs including “Hold On, Life Is Short, Kaashe Gbeyi, Odo A Wodo Mi Nti, Nyame Kokroko, N’adom Ara Kwa, Don Bi Rebo and Nyame Aye Bi Ama Yen”.
@ghnow_ Former Ghanaian boxer Ayitey Powers has apologised to NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah following his arrest over alleged threats, pleading for his forgiveness. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, has slammed the Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s visits to state-owned institutions, describing the development as bewildering, shocking and unprecedented.
According to the former Information Minister, in all the years that he has followed politics and governance, he has never seen or heard a Chief Justice tour state-owned enterprises.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen on Wednesday, September 2, Oppong Nkrumah stated, “For all the years that I have followed politics and governance, I haven’t heard of such that the Chief Justice will be touring state-owned enterprises. I haven’t heard of that before.”
“The Judiciary is supposed to be more or less independent. It’s an arm of government on its own; they don’t mingle with whether it’s the Legislature or the Executive,” he stated.
“It is a well-known, established practice that the Judiciary doesn’t mingle, so you don’t see judges going around mingling in public,” he added.
“So, if upon that now there are official tours that are going on, it’s bewildering, and then I find it strange to hear some of these comments being made by the Judiciary,” he said.
“My first reaction is that this is bewildering; it’s absolutely shocking. This is unprecedented. I haven’t seen that before, that the Judiciary will get involved at this level,” he added.
Oppong Nkrumah’s comment follows that of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who toured some state-owned institutions expressing astonishment at the performance of their over the past eight years.
According to Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, comparing the current progress of some state institutions with their performance over the past eight years, he wonders what went wrong in the last eight years.
The Chief Justice lauded the performance of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and other public institutions under the current Mahama administration.
Speaking during a visit to MIIF on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, he said he was impressed by what he had seen at the institution and other state entities.
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie stated, “I must congratulate you. I mean, you have done marvellously well. Sometimes, when we hear about the things that you have done and the things that some organisations are doing now, we wonder. Some of us keep wondering what we really have been doing in the past eight years”.
“We’ve just come back from SSNIT. We went to SSNIT this morning, and the kind of things that we heard and what we had heard even before we went there, if you compare that with the fact that, not too long ago, SSNIT was preparing to sell its prized assets like the Labadi Beach Hotel, you wonder how Ghana could have sunk so low,” he added.
In related news, President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the boards of nine state institutions with immediate effect.
The decision was announced through a statement on Wednesday, September 2 by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
According to the statement, the relevant sector ministers have been directed to take all necessary steps to give effect to the dissolution of the boards.
Parts of the statement read, “Relevant sector Ministers have been directed to take all necessary steps, in accordance with the applicable laws and governing instruments, to give effect to the dissolution of these Boards.
“The affected Boards will be reconstituted in due course,” the statement concludes.
Below are the affected SOEs:
Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited
Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST)
Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO)
Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG)
Ghana Post Company Limited
Road Maintenance Trust Fund
TDC Ghana Limited
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
National Sports Authority
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@ghnow_ Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, has been freed after the Dansoman Circuit Court discontinued the case against him over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
The Chief Justice expressed astonishment at the performance of some state institutions over the past eight years.
According to Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, comparing the current progress of some state institutions with their performance over the past eight years, he wonders what went wrong in the last eight years.
The Chief Justice lauded the performance of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and other public institutions under the current Mahama administration.
Speaking during a visit to MIIF on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, he said he was impressed by what he had seen at the institution and other state entities.
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie stated, “I must congratulate you. I mean, you have done marvellously well. Sometimes, when we hear about the things that you have done and the things that some organisations are doing now, we wonder. Some of us keep wondering what we really have been doing in the past eight years”.
“We’ve just come back from SSNIT. We went to SSNIT this morning, and the kind of things that we heard and what we had heard even before we went there, if you compare that with the fact that, not too long ago, SSNIT was preparing to sell its prized assets like the Labadi Beach Hotel, you wonder how Ghana could have sunk so low,” he added.
In related news, President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the boards of nine state institutions with immediate effect.
The decision was announced through a statement on Wednesday, September 2 by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
According to the statement, the relevant sector ministers have been directed to take all necessary steps to give effect to the dissolution of the boards.
Parts of the statement read, “Relevant sector Ministers have been directed to take all necessary steps, in accordance with the applicable laws and governing instruments, to give effect to the dissolution of these Boards.
“The affected Boards will be reconstituted in due course,” the statement concludes.
Below are the affected SOEs:
Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited
Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST)
Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO)
Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG)
Ghana Post Company Limited
Road Maintenance Trust Fund
TDC Ghana Limited
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
National Sports Authority
Meanwhile, Bright Simons, the Vice President of IMANI Africa, has punched holes in the State Interests and Governance Authority’s (SIGA) claim that Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a combined net profit of GH¢19.8 billion in 2025.
The Vice President of IMANI Africa has quizzed whether the headline figures accurately reflect the underlying performance of the enterprises.
Bright Simons argued that currency-related gains significantly influenced the 2025 results.
According to Bright Simons, SIGA’s report as currently presented does not paint an accurate picture of affairs at state-controlled businesses in Ghana.
He highlighted that it is replete with bizarre errors, misstatements, confusions, and flawed inferences. Especially when read against previous SIGA reports.
@ghnow_ Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, has been freed after the Dansoman Circuit Court discontinued the case against him over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
Divine Selase Agbeti, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) Director-General, has disclosed that 1,818 online fraud cases were recorded in Ghana in seven months
According to the CSA, 47 per cent of cybersecurity incidents recorded in Ghana between January and July 2026 were linked to online fraud.
He disclosed that the National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GH) recorded 3,876 incidents, with 1,818 cases, representing about 47 per cent, involving online fraud.
The CSA director warned that the rapid adoption of digital financial services was increasing exposure to cyber-enabled crime.
Divine Selase Agbeti further cited the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 Fraud Report, which detailed that reported fraud cases across banks rose by 48 per cent, from 16,733 cases in 2024 to 24,778 in 2025, with GH¢101 million at risk.
Speaking at the launch of the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra, Selase Agbeti stated, “Once customers believe that a mobile money wallet can be emptied without recourse, that an online merchant may be fraudulent, that a bank transfer can be diverted, or that personal data can be abused without consequence, confidence erodes.
“Cybersecurity cannot remain a compliance exercise done solely for the regulator or a technology project delegated solely to the IT department. It is a board-level governance obligation and an operational resilience requirement.”
“No institution should wait to become a victim before taking cybersecurity seriously.
“Ghana’s digital finance future will be shaped not only by how quickly we innovate but also by how safely we do so”, he added.
In related news, TrustGH, a scam verification and reporting platform, has identified more than 6,000 telephone numbers associated with suspected fraudulent activity through community reporting and open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations conducted by its team of certified cybersecurity professionals.
The findings highlight the evolving digital fraud threat landscape in Ghana, with threat actors increasingly exploiting social media platforms, messaging applications, online business directories, telecommunications channels and fraudulent websites to target individuals and businesses.
TrustGH’s analysis shows that approximately 50 per cent of reported scam numbers are linked to TikTok, making it the largest identified source of reported scam activity within the platform’s database. SMS and WhatsApp also account for a significant proportion of reported cases, while other indicators have been traced to Facebook, Google Business Profiles, telephone calls and fake websites.
Social engineering driving digital fraud
TrustGH’s investigations indicate that many of the identified schemes rely heavily on social engineering techniques rather than sophisticated technical exploitation.
Threat actors often impersonate trusted individuals or organisations to establish credibility and manipulate victims into transferring funds or disclosing sensitive information.
Fraudsters may pose as bank officials, government representatives, company executives, police officers, financial agents, recruitment officers or legitimate business owners.
Once trust has been established, victims may be pressured to make payments, disclose onetime passwords (OTPs), provide Mobile Money credentials or reveal other sensitive information.
These tactics can lead to financial loss or account compromise without the attacker necessarily gaining direct technical access to the victim’s device.
Mobile Money remains the primary target
More than 90 per cent of reported scam cases analysed by TrustGH involved attempts to obtain Mobile Money payments or gain unauthorised access to victims’ Mobile Money accounts.
The platform has identified several recurring threat categories, including Mobile Money fraud, financial impersonation, fake online sellers, fraudulent Google Business Profiles, fake recruitment schemes, prize and lottery scams, social-media fraud, suspicious callers and phishing-related account takeover attempts.
In phishing and account-takeover schemes, threat actors attempt to harvest authentication credentials, OTPs, passwords or other information that could enable unauthorised access to victims’ accounts.
TrustGH considers the high proportion of Mobile Money-related incidents a significant cybersecurity concern given the widespread use of mobile financial services in Ghana.
Fake business profiles used as attack infrastructure
TrustGH has also identified a growing pattern involving the abuse of legitimate business identities.
Threat actors create fraudulent social-media accounts, advertisements and Google Business Profiles that closely imitate genuine companies.
These fraudulent profiles may reproduce legitimate business names, logos, locations and other publicly available information to create an appearance of authenticity.
TikTok a major source of reported scam indicators
The finding that approximately half of the reported numbers are associated with TikTok highlights the increasing role of social media in the fraud ecosystem.
Threat actors can use social platforms to establish fraudulent identities, advertise fake products or services and reach large numbers of potential victims.
Communication may subsequently move to WhatsApp, SMS or telephone calls, where social-engineering techniques are used to complete the fraud.
This creates a multi-channel attack chain in which several platforms may be used during different stages of the same scam.
Collaboration with cybersecurity and law-enforcement authorities
TrustGH is a licensed platform and works closely with the Cybersecurity Authority and the Cyber Crime Unit of the Ghana Police Service to combat scam activity and support investigations involving reported numbers.
Members of the public can verify and report suspicious numbers through TrustGH.com. Visit: TrustGH.com
@ghnow_ Students of Mount Sinai SHS and Okuapeman School have clashed violently, with fires reportedly destroying facilities at both schools. Six Okuapeman students were injured, while several classrooms and other facilities were damaged. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – jack
The Eastern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joseph Owusu-Bempah, has disclosed that more than 10 students have been detained in connection with the clashes between Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality of the Eastern Region.
According to DCOP Joseph Owusu-Bempah, some of the students fled their schools when the police arrived.
He warned that their absence would not prevent the police from arresting them.
DCOP Joseph Owusu-Bempah revealed that an investigation uncovered that some teachers may have encouraged students to attack their counterparts.
He stated, “We have apprehended them. And there are more”.
DCOP Joseph Owusu-Bempah disclosed that the police are compiling a comprehensive list of all persons involved in the violence.
“We have the names of the teachers. They have nowhere to go. At the appropriate time, we will arrest all of them, and their names will be published,” DCOP Owusu-Bempah warned.
The development follows the Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) closing down the Okuapeman Senior High School and the Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality.
The development follows a violent clash between students of Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Eastern Region has resulted in significant destruction of school property on both sides.
It has been alleged that the clash stemmed from a misunderstanding over tablets distributed to students by the Ghana Education Service (GES).
However, it is unclear what triggered the attacks, but the incident occurred at about 2 am on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Six students of Okuapeman SHS (OKUASS) were hospitalised after sustaining injuries.
According to the Okuapeman SHS headmaster, 4 of the students who were rushed to the hospital after the incident have been treated and discharged, with the remaining two still on admission.
The information gathered disclosed that the Visual Arts studio, the teachers office and 7 other classrooms at the Okuapeman SHS have all been burnt and also exams papers and certificates.
In Mount Sinai Senior High School, the storeroom and boys’ washroom have been burnt.
According to reports, REGSEC, after inspecting the extent of damages at both schools, subsequently directed the closure of both schools.
Students of Mount Sinai have been ordered to leave campus before 1 pm on Wednesday, September 2, while students of Okuapeman SHS leave on the morning of Thursday, September 3.
Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, addressing students, described the incident as unfortunate.
She highlighted that the students’ conduct fell far below government’s expectations of young people being trained to become responsible.
The Minister stated, “We are building a nation, not destroying one. It is a very sad note. This is not what we are looking for from you”.
“Our expectation as government is that we are growing you up for the future, so that one day, when we are not in, we’ll get a President among you, a minister among you, a teacher among you, a policeman among you [and] a fire service person among you.”
“Now that government is making sure we build the infrastructure that will take care of you so that the double track stops and we have single track, this is what you have decided to do,” she stated.
“We are building a nation; we are not destroying a nation. We are resetting our schools and resetting you students too.”
“Investigations are going on. Those who started throwing the stones here, both here and Okuapeman, we are not going to allow you to go scot-free,” she warned.
She further advised students to return peacefully to their respective homes immediately after being released by school authorities.
@ghnow_ Students of Mount Sinai SHS and Okuapeman School have clashed violently, with fires reportedly destroying facilities at both schools. Six Okuapeman students were injured, while several classrooms and other facilities were damaged. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – jack
The GFA disclosed that discussions between the coach, the Association and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation resulted in an agreement for Queiroz to take up a new coaching mandate.
According to the GFA, Queiroz’s extensive international experience, technical expertise and knowledge of the Black Stars made him the preferred choice.
“The GFA believes Queiroz’s extensive international experience, technical expertise and knowledge of the Black Stars position him strongly to lead the team into this next chapter,” the Association said in a statement on Wednesday, September 2.
However, the GFA did not disclose the duration or specific terms of the new mandate, adding that details about Queiroz’s new assignment and the Black Stars’ upcoming programme would be announced in due course.
Earlier, Kurt Okraku, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, revealed that there is an imminent appointment of a new head coach for the Black Stars.
According to Kurt Okraku, the new Black Stars coach is 99% in place, adding that the coach is already working.
The GFA president disclosed that they are at the final stage, where they have to sign papers and formalise the relationship.
Speaking to 3Sports, Kurt Okraku stated, “Ghana will have a coach before we regroup”.
“The coach who will lead the Black Stars is 99% in place. The coach who will lead the Black Stars is already working.
“We are just at that last line where we have to sign papers and formalise the relationship. We have machinery in place; we are working,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars will return to competitive action in September when they begin their qualification campaign for the 2027 AFCON.
They have been drawn in Group C alongside Ivory Coast, The Gambia and Somalia for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers.
A private school Teacher has cried out about the difficulties she faces working at a school in Accra.
According to the Teacher, she teaches pupils from class 1 to Junior High School Three (JHS3) for a monthly salary of GH¢750.
She disclosed that her GH¢750 salary is not enough to meet her basic needs, especially as she has to pay for transport and rent as she lives alone in Accra.
Speaking on Starr FM, the Ghanaian Teacher stated, “I’m a teacher, and at the same time, I’m also going to school, and talking about our salary, it’s really bad. I’m actually a Ghanaian Language teacher. I’m currently teaching kids where I’m working, and I’m teaching from Class 1 to Form 3”.
“Only me, and then at the end of the month, I’m only given GH¢750. As I’m talking to you right now, the Form 3 students who completed did so well this year, and at least I’m hoping that maybe when school resumes, they’ll do something about my salary because it’s really bad,” she continued.
The private school teacher added, “I have to join a car every morning to get to school, and I’m renting. My parents are not here. I’m alone here in Accra and surviving, you know, if all these things are going on…”.
“With ladies too, we find other means because now, before you ask someone for money, the person wants to do something with you before they give you,” she stated.
“What helps sometimes is that at the end of the week, we are given some study fees like GH¢100,” she added.
Some netizens reacting to the news stated, “I always say this: if Ghana increases the minimum wage to 100ghs, some private schools and companies will still refuse to improve workers’ salaries unless the Labour Commission intervenes.
Ghana has jobs, but the real problem is poor pay and poor working conditions. Some wealthy business owners pay workers 500ghs, 700 or 800 while they themselves live comfortably and spend heavily abroad. The same jobs cleaners, security officers, school staff, hotel workers, shop attendants, etc. are done in Canada, the UK, the USA and Germany, yet many workers there can afford a better standard of living. The issue is not always the lack of jobs. It is the lack of decent-paying jobs and fair treatment for workers”.
A Facebooker added, “I don’t blame some proprietors for paying their workers a poor salary. I blame the govt for setting the minimum wage at Gh19 knowing very well that Gh19 is nothing to write home about”.
One last netizen added, “Private schools in Ghana are taking their teachers for granted for paying them nothing to write home about; some do not even pay SSNIT for their teachers”.
In other news, Dr Clement Apaak, the Deputy Education Minister, has announced a 20% salary top-up for teachers under the ‘Teacher Dabre’ Programme.
According to the Deputy Minister, teachers who accept posting to rural and deprived communities under the ‘Teacher Dabre’ Programme will receive a 20% salary top-up.
The Deputy Minister made this known during a courtesy call by top awardees of the Basic Education Certificate Examination.
He stressed that the Mahama government is determined to bridge inequalities in the country’s education system.
Dr Clement Apaak further added that under the government’s ‘Teacher Dabre’ Programme, teachers posted to rural and hard-to-reach communities will receive accommodation support in addition to the financial incentive.
He explained that the ‘Teacher Dabre’ policy is designed to make rural postings more attractive to guarantee that students in underserved communities have the same prospect to excel as their colleagues in urban centres.
“The President has a program that is going to reward teachers who take teaching positions in rural areas. These teachers would get 20% on top of their gross salary as a form of motivation,” he said.
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@ghnow_ Ghana represented at the 2026 Yosakoi Festival in Kochi, Japan 🇯🇵 The Yosakoi Festival is one of Japan's 10 largest festivals. It has been held for more than 60 years as a summer pastime for people in Kochi. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ “Buy a bulletproof car if you have money, it will somersault several times and you’ll wake up solid.” – Man after crashing his Mercedes-Benz without sustaining any injuries at Legon. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
Ghanaian Gospel musicianBernice Offei has been reported missing after she was last seen in Accra on Tuesday, 1st September 2026.
According to a missing person notice cited the Sixty-three-year-old Bernice Offei is said to have been last seen at Nyaho-Tamakloe Street, Agbogba, in Accra.
Her family is appealing to the public for information that could help locate her and ensure her safe return home.
According to the notice, anyone with information about Bernice Offei’s whereabouts is urged to contact 024 878 1971 or 024 755 3431.
The public may also report any information to the nearest police station.
Also, the Gospel musician family is urging the public to share the information widely to help bring Bernice Offei home safely.
The legendary Ghanaian Gospel musician is widely known for songs including “Hold On, Life Is Short, Kaashe Gbeyi, Odo A Wodo Mi Nti, Nyame Kokroko, N’adom Ara Kwa, Don Bi Rebo and Nyame Aye Bi Ama Yen”.
@ghnow_ “Buy a bulletproof car if you have money, it will somersault several times and you’ll wake up solid.” – Man after crashing his Mercedes-Benz without sustaining any injuries at Legon. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
The husband of Theresa Boakye Dua Asante, the 31-year-old woman who died during childbirth at Ridge Hospital, has vowed to seek full accountability for his wife’s death and other pregnant women in the country.
According to Daniel Ofori Asante, popularly known as KODA, his resolve was strengthened by the many Ghanaians who recounted their own experiences with maternal mortality.
He expressed his gratitude to citizens and well-wishers for the solidarity shown to his family after the tragedy.
Daniel Ofori Asante highlighted that bringing life into this world must never cost a woman her life, whether at Ridge Hospital or any other health facility in Ghana.
He wrote, following his wife’s burial, “Hearing your stories has turned my grief into an unyielding resolve. I assure you that I am fully committed to seeking complete accountability and clear answers on all matters surrounding the preventable death of my beloved wife through all appropriate channels with the hope that such glaring mistakes do not happen again”.
“Bringing life into this world must never cost a woman hers, whether at Ridge Hospital or any other health facility in Ghana,” he wrote.
“I owe this sacred duty to the memory of Theresa, and I owe it to every pregnant woman in this country. I will not fail you,” he added.
Earlier, Daniel Ofori Asante, a Ghanaian man, took to social media to accuse the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, of negligence in the death of his wife, Theresa Boakye Dua.
In a Facebook post on Friday, August 28, 2026, the Ghanaian man, as he prepared to lay his wife to rest, made the allegations.
According to his Facebook post, they had been married for just 19 months, adding that the Caesarean section was his wife’s first attempt at childbirth.
He alleged that his wife’s death followed what he described as a failure by the healthcare system and the medical personnel responsible for her care.
Daniel Ofori Asante explained that Theresa’s only fault was being pregnant and placing her trust in Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) for a scheduled, elective Caesarean section.
He further lamented that their newborn baby boy has been robbed of the unconditional love of a devoted mother.
According to him, his wife was a gentle, peaceful, and unproblematic soul, yet reckless decisions made by some people at Ridge Hospital ensured her life was cut short.
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“In a few hours, I will lay to rest my beloved wife, Theresa Boakye Dua, after just 19 months of marriage. She is gone because our porous healthcare system and the very medical personnel trusted to protect her failed her when she needed them most.
Theresa’s only fault was being pregnant and placing her trust in Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) for a scheduled, elective Caesarean section.
Since the evening of July 16, 2026, I have lived in excruciating pain. I am still struggling to process the horrific ordeal my wife, our families and myself endured at Ridge Hospital. A nightmare that ultimately stole the life of a vibrant young mother whose only dream was to raise her newborn son.
Our baby boy has been robbed of the unconditional love of a devoted mother. It shatters my soul knowing he will grow up without the warmth of the woman who cherished him most, and that his future birthdays will forever be shadowed by this preventable tragedy.
Every morning, I look at my mother-in-law and wonder how any mother survives the agony of losing her only child in the very act of bringing new life into this world.
Picking my father-in-law up from the airport last 2 weeks ago was one of the most heartbreaking moments of my life. My wife and I said goodbye to him at the airport earlier in January; he wasn’t scheduled to return to Ghana until 2027, yet here he is, brought home early by blatant negligence and unprofessionalism at the very highest level.
The entire family, colleagues from the Ministry of Health, members of ICGC Covenant Temple, and countless friends are all reeling from this profound loss.
Theresa was a gentle, peaceful, and unproblematic soul, yet reckless decisions made by some people at Ridge Hospital ensured her life was cut short.
The trauma and psychological scars inflicted on our family are irreparable. Congratulations on making me a widower in my youth because you gambled with the life of the person I loved most.
This pain I bear every single day cannot simply be brushed aside. After I honour my wife today, Friday 28th August, 2026, the full truth will be told.
A disappointing reality of Unprofessionalism, Manipulation, and Extortion.
Will this bring back the life of my wife? Absolutely not, but so that no other pregnant woman or family has to endure this living nightmare.
T! I will lay you to rest today with an intensely heavy heart as I promised you, but know that our fight for truth does not end here… To be continued.
Rest in perfect peace, my best friend, my soulmate, and the love of my life. You did not deserve this. May God keep you until we meet again. The family and I are broken, but we promise to remain strong for our son, DT.
I love you endlessly, T. ❤️
Da yie, me dɔfo pa.
KODA ✍️”
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@ghnow_ “Buy a bulletproof car if you have money, it will somersault several times and you’ll wake up solid.” – Man after crashing his Mercedes-Benz without sustaining any injuries at Legon. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Ghana represented at the 2026 Yosakoi Festival in Kochi, Japan 🇯🇵 The Yosakoi Festival is one of Japan's 10 largest festivals. It has been held for more than 60 years as a summer pastime for people in Kochi. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
Twenty-eight young Ghanaian children suffering from congenital heart diseases have undergone life-saving paediatric cardiac procedures at the National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC).
The Twenty-eight received the life-saving treatment thanks to a four-day humanitarian mission led by a four-member paediatric cardiac team from Qatar Charity in collaboration with NCTC’s paediatric cardiac specialists.
According to a Facebook post by the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the mission marked the team’s fifth visit to Ghana, but their first ever hosted directly at Korle Bu.
The post disclosed that the interventions were carried out using advanced, minimally invasive cardiac catheterisation techniques at the Centre’s newly commissioned bi-plane cardiac catheterisation laboratory.
A Facebook post by the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on September 1 stated, “NCTC and Qatar Charity Partner to Deliver Life-saving Paediatric Cardiac Catheterisation and Interventions.
A four-member paediatric cardiac team from Qatar Charity has partnered the NCTC paediatric cardiac team to perform life-saving paediatric cardiac procedures for 28 children suffering from congenital heart diseases at the National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH).
The four-day humanitarian mission marked the team’s fifth visit to Ghana, but their first-ever mission hosted directly at KBTH.
The interventions utilised advanced, minimally invasive cardiac catheterisation techniques at the Centre’s newly commissioned bi-plane cardiac catheterisation laboratory.
The medical team comprised lead Paediatric Interventional Cardiologist, Dr Iyad Al-Ammouri; Senior Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesiologist, Dr Hasan Ismail Mahmoud Amar; Catheterisation Lab Technologist, Mr. Mohammad Faisal Hijazi Abu Rabie; Cathlab Technology Assistant, Mr. Maysarah (M.N) Nafi’ Mosleh; and Senior Cathlab Technician, Mr. Kulindwa W. Kasubi, from Tanzania.
The team worked alongside NCTC’s clinical team, which was led by Paediatric Cardiologists, Prof. Nana-Akyaa Yao and Dr Della Adzosii, and Specialist Cathlab Anaesthesiologist, Dr Sika Edinam Lumor. The joint team successfully treated patients ranging from five-month-old infants to a 23-year-old medical student.
The interventions primarily involved repairing abnormal cardiac connections and defects (hole-in-heart), as well as executing balloon dilations for constrained valves and blood vessels.
Most of these diseases, in their manifestation, have a negative impact on the children who suffer the condition. Typical manifestations are severe breathing difficulties, recurrent chest infections, poor feeding, failure to thrive, or heart failure if left unaddressed.
Dr Al-Ammouri praised the smooth collaboration and patient selection process at the Centre, expressing optimism for future missions.
“We are hoping that we will continue to come every year and help the children of Ghana with these specially selected cases, and also support the team at Korle Bu with the cases they perform in between mission visits”.
Prof. Yao stated that performing the specialised catheterisations at the newly upgraded lab represents a historic step forward for healthcare in Ghana. She commended Qatar Charity for providing all the specialised treatments at no cost to the beneficiary families.
The Director of the NCTC, Dr Kow Entsua-Mensah, emphasised that the visit prioritised local capacity building to ensure sustainable, long-term care through hands-on training and knowledge exchange with local doctors, nurses, radiographers, and anaesthetists.
“One of the main aims of doing this is capacity-building and enhancing our practice. It is very important for us to grow our practice, and having the team here has been helpful in opening new frontiers for us,” he noted.
Moving forward, both institutions aim to build on the annual partnership to expand access to vital cardiovascular care while enabling local clinicians to independently manage complex pediatric procedures in between visits.
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@ghnow_ Ghana represented at the 2026 Yosakoi Festival in Kochi, Japan 🇯🇵 The Yosakoi Festival is one of Japan's 10 largest festivals. It has been held for more than 60 years as a summer pastime for people in Kochi. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
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Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, a Retired military officer and founder of the defunct UT Bank, has disclosed why he declined an opportunity to become Finance Minister during the time former President Jerry John Rawlings took over Ghana through a coup.
According to Kofi Amoabeng, he was approached to serve as Finance Minister after returning to Ghana from the United Kingdom.
He revealed that at the time, he was the only Chartered Accountant in the Ghana military, making his professional background a key factor in the decision to approach him for the position.
Kofi Amoabeng revealed that although he personally knew and admired Rawlings for his courage, he opposed the coup that brought him to power.
He disclosed that the political and military environment at the time was also highly uncertain and dangerous for individuals to be perceived as being either in support of or against the regime.
In a Facebook post sharing his chilling Rawlings-era experience, Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng stated, “For those saying I looked like Shatta Wale in this picture, please, let me enjoy my small resemblance in peace.
But behind this young man in uniform was a period of my life that taught me some of the most difficult lessons about principles, power and survival.
After returning from the UK on a scholarship from the Ministry of Defence to pursue a course at the Royal Army Pay Corps, I came back to Ghana as, at that time, the only Chartered Accountant in the Ghana military.
Flt. Lt. Jerry Rawlings had taken over the country. I knew Rawlings personally and admired his courage, but I was fundamentally opposed to the coup because it went against my belief in institutions, structure and constitutional order.
I was even approached to serve as Minister of Finance because I was the only Chattered Accountant in the Ghana Army then.
But I understood the environment I was in. At that time, it was dangerous to be perceived as either for or against the regime. Some junior military officers were taking advantage of the situation, and people could easily become targets simply because their loyalties were questioned. So I chose to lay low, resign and keep my intentions to myself.
In my book, UT Story – Humble Beginnings, I recount an encounter where a fellow military man almost gunned me down simply because he was unsure of where I stood.
That period taught me a lesson I have carried throughout my life:
Adapting to your environment does not necessarily mean abandoning your principles.
There are seasons when you must be wise enough to survive the storm while keeping your values, ambitions and destination firmly in your mind.
You don’t have to fight every battle openly.
Sometimes, silence is strategy. Adaptation is wisdom. Patience is strength.
And when the storm passes, you must still know who you are and what you stand for. And yes… 😂 Shatta Wale, I think we looked alike small o”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to his post wrote, “My take home is: You don’t have to fight every battle openly. Sometimes silence is strategy. “
Thank you, sir”.
“You are really a soldier. What you have gone through in life, if it were any ordinary person, you would have long gone to your grave. The courage, resilience, strength, a better word, perseverance, had brought you this far. ” To God be the glory”, a Facebooker added.
“’Sometimes silence is strategy….patience is strength’
I have read all three volumes, and I want to say thank you for not denying us the privilege of the lessons in there. You didn’t hold back.
I want to especially say thank you. My favourite is Humble Beginnings. For me, it has become more than just a book. It has become a guide and a compass.
The UT Story SHALL reincarnate”, one last Facebook user added.
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Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and a member of Parliament’s Works and Housing and Finance Committees, Prof Seidu Mahama Alidu, has said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) widely publicised “1-3-3 jobs” slogan was a statement used to explain the party’s proposed 24-hour economy policy and was not a campaign promise to create jobs in that specific format.
According to the NDC MP, the party did not promise Ghanaians that it would create “1-3-3 jobs.”
He argued that the format was used during the 2024 election campaign as an illustrative explanation of how the proposed 24-hour economy policy would operate.
Speaking during a panel discussion on the GTV Breakfast Show on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, NPP member Ofosu Boakye challenged the government to account for what had become of what he described as the NDC’s “1-3-3 jobs” promise.
The NPP man, in his commentary, argued that the promise was incorporated into the NDC’s 2024 manifesto and policy messaging around the 24-hour economy.
Ofosu Boakye noted that the party presented the system as one in which a job could be organised across three shifts and performed by three different people.
“Let us not trivialise the argument. You promised giving Ghanaians a 1-3-3 job,” Ofosu Boakye stated.
However, the Tamale MP strongly rejected the description, claiming that the phrase did not comprise a formal policy promise to Ghanaians.
Prof Seidu Mahama Alidu stated, “In which policy report? No, no, I won’t let you go with this. It was a statement that was made in an explanation”.
The Tamale Central MP maintained that the “1-3-3” expression was intended to help explain the concept of the 24-hour economy rather than serve as a standalone employment pledge.
However, Dr Stephen Issaka, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communication Team, has explained that the Mahama government 1:3:3 shift system will come at the very end of the 24-Hour Economy policy.
According to Dr Stephen Issaka, the 24-hour economy is not a switch one can just flick on and off, adding that the policy cannot be implemented overnight.
He explained that the government’s plan represents a significant attempt to extend economic activity beyond the conventional 12-hour cycle.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Evening Ghana on Monday, August 31, 2026, Dr Issaka stated, “Look, the 24-Hour Economy is not a switch you can just flick on and off. Historically, we as a country have been a 12-hour, our economic sort of system, basically, right down from Christmas ever to today”.
“So this is a bold attempt by a government for the very first time to try and push the economy, businesses, and manufacturing beyond 12 hours,” he stated.
He argued that successful implementation of the 24-hour economy policy would first require major improvements in infrastructure and others.
Dr Issaka stated, “And so, look, 24-Hour Economy will require roads, and that’s what Big Push is for. A 24-hour economy will require that banks and individuals can borrow at reasonable rates. That is in the pipeline,” “24-Hour Economy will require electricity around the clock. You and I will agree that at the moment, we are not dead, but we are pushing on that particular trajectory”.
“24-Hour Economy will require security…, would you want to go out and work in the night if you think you’re not going to get transport? If you think there is no electricity, there is no light, that’s a security problem. So that needs to be solved,” he said.
He further disclosed that the 1:3:3 shift under the 24-Hour Economy policy is at the climax of the policy.
“The 1:3:3 is supposed to be at the crescendo, at the very end of our project,” he stated.
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Rev. Dr Cyril Fayose, the Christian Council of Ghana General Secretary, revealed that Christians in Ghana, as well as international organisations and donor partners, remained willing to support the cathedral project.
According to Rev. Dr Cyril Fayose, government backing would be crucial to getting the project back on track.
Speaking during a courtesy visit to the newly sworn-in Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, the Christian Council of Ghana General Secretary stated, ““I have mentioned in other places that the Christians in Ghana are willing to support the building of the National Cathedral, as you rightly pointed out, and we also know of international organizations and donor partners who are willing to support building it.
“What we need is the blessing of the state. We take away all the politics surrounding the building of the National Cathedral. I think it can be done by the grace of God. We have a song that says that the work is the law, so it cannot fail.
“So because it’s the law, we are going to build it. So as you come to the seat, we pray that what you said at the altar you make it come to pass,” he said.
However, Mahama Ayariga also revealed that President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have no objection to the National Cathedral.
According to Mahama Ayariga, the NDC government wants a consensus on the location and funding of the National Cathedral project.
Mahama Ayariga called on Christian denominations to deliberate on the project and agree on a common position before engaging President Mahama.
The Local government minister proposed bringing together leaders of the Catholic Church, Protestant denominations and other Christian organisations for a dispassionate discussion on the National Cathedral.
Mahama Ayariga stated, “Based on what I pick from the conversations, then I will organise for us to engage with His Excellency, the President, for some direction as to how to proceed. I know for a fact that the President does not think there is anything wrong with the country having a national cathedral.
“Again, I know that the NDC as a party had issues with the location; is that okay? We had issues with funding sources. We just need to sit, all of us, around the table and build a consensus, and then the President will be able to lead us in the right direction,” he said.
“If we secure a united front as Christians, I believe His Excellency President John Mahama will be able to lead us to wherever we want to go as a church,” he said.
In the meantime, the long-awaited forensic audit report into the National Cathedral project has been completed and submitted to the Attorney General for review.
According to the Attorney General, the Akufo-Addo government could have used funds committed to the National Cathedral to complete some Agenda 111 hospital projects.
He further disclosed that he has a report prepared by audit and consulting firm PwC on the National Cathedral, adding that the findings had reinforced his concerns about the resources committed to the project.
Dr Ayine questioned the manner in which the National Cathedral project was undertaken, arguing that the construction of a religious facility should have taken a different approach.
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Some members of the Christian Council have appealed to the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, to support the National Cathedral project.
They urged the government to put politics aside and back the project, arguing that such… pic.twitter.com/MrqIs2vMLp
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Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, has said his reassignment from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs is an act of divine intervention.
According to Ahmed Ibrahim, the circumstances surrounding his reassignment had convinced him that God was behind the decision.
He disclosed that he was delivering a sermon at the Global Evangelical Church on August 7 when news of the reshuffle reached him.
Speaking during the handing-over ceremony for Mahama Ayariga, the new Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, on Tuesday, September 1, Ahmed Ibrahim stated, “I am happy, and I know the hand of God is in my reshuffle. As I stated, on the 7th of August, I was on the Global Evangelical Church pulpit when the news came that I had been reshuffled, and I was given a Bible”.
He further disclosed that events surrounding his departure from the ministry had strengthened his conviction that the reshuffle was part of a bigger plan.
Meanwhile, Kwesi Pratt, the Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, has detailed the alleged reason behind the former Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, being reshuffled to the Works, Housing and Water Resources Ministry.
According to Kwesi Pratt, Ahmed Ibrahim’s removal from the Local Government Ministry is linked to the comments he made about the National Cathedral.
He cited the comment made by Ahmed Ibrahim that the NDC government would build the National Cathedral and that those who opposed it would face his resistance.
Kwesi Pratt disclosed that Ahmed Ibrahim’s comment regarding the controversial National Cathedral project angered some members of the NDC, which contributed to the calls for his removal.
Speaking during a panel discussion on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on August 14, 2026, Kwesi Pratt stated, “The Local Government Minister who has been sent to the Works, Housing and Water Resources Ministry recently said that the NDC government would build the National Cathedral and that those who opposed it would face his resistance.
Because of that comment, a lot of people did not want him. The Cathedral was a key issue during the heat of the 2024 elections. For a long time, people wanted him out of government, but he was not sacked. Instead, he was moved to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, where he has no business with the Cathedral”.
It will be recalled that some months ago, Ahmed Ibrahim had previously stated that he would support the construction of a National Cathedral if he had the financial means.
Ahmed Ibrahim expressed regret over the intense criticism of the National Cathedral project under the previous Akufo-Addo administration.
He argued that the controversy overshadowed the potential benefits of the National Cathedral project.
Speaking in an interview on Adom TV on April 2, 2025, Ahmed Ibrahim stated, “You see, the National Cathedral, we demonised it to the point that even if something good was to come out of it, you couldn’t say it”.
“The start was also problematic. You see, certain things outrun others. So, let us wait for the auditing report,” he said.
Ahmed Ibrahim added: “If I had my own money, I could build a National Cathedral for the state.”
“I am an elder, and if you go to my constituency, I use my own money to support churches, almost all churches in my constituency,” he stated.
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@ghnow_ “Buy a bulletproof car if you have money, it will somersault several times and you’ll wake up solid.” – Man after crashing his Mercedes-Benz without sustaining any injuries at Legon. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
The decision was announced through a statement on Wednesday, September 2 by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
According to the statement, the relevant sector ministers have been directed to take all necessary steps to give effect to the dissolution of the boards.
Parts of the statement read, “Relevant sector Ministers have been directed to take all necessary steps, in accordance with the applicable laws and governing instruments, to give effect to the dissolution of these Boards.
“The affected Boards will be reconstituted in due course,” the statement concludes.
Below are the affected SOEs:
Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited
Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST)
Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO)
Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG)
Ghana Post Company Limited
Road Maintenance Trust Fund
TDC Ghana Limited
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
National Sports Authority
In related news, Bright Simons, the Vice President of IMANI Africa, has punched holes in the State Interests and Governance Authority’s (SIGA) claim that Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a combined net profit of GH¢19.8 billion in 2025.
It will be recalled that the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has announced that Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a consolidated net profit after tax of GH¢19.80 billion in the 2025 financial year.
According to SIGA, the GH¢19.80 billion profit ends the four consecutive years of net losses.
SIGA disclosed that the turnaround represents a significant improvement from the GH¢2.25 billion net loss posted in 2024, as total SOE revenue increased by 28.12 per cent from GH¢137.64 billion to GH¢176.43 billion.
SIGA, in a release on Sunday, August 30, 2026, made these figures known, which marks the tenth edition of Ghana’s flagship assessment of specified entities and the fifth published by SIGA.
However, the Vice President of IMANI Africa has quizzed whether the headline figures accurately reflect the underlying performance of the enterprises.
Bright Simons argued that currency-related gains significantly influenced the 2025 results.
According to Bright Simons, SIGA’s report as currently presented does not paint an accurate picture of affairs at state-controlled businesses in Ghana.
He highlighted that it is replete with bizarre errors, misstatements, confusions, and flawed inferences. Especially when read against previous SIGA reports.
Parts of his post on X stated, “. The report as currently presented does not paint an accurate picture of affairs at state-controlled businesses in Ghana. It is replete with bizarre errors, misstatements, confusions, and flawed inferences. Especially when read against previous SIGA reports.
For example, the net loss for 2023 has been published in 3 different ways: GHS 2,573.2 million in the 2023 report, GHS 7,143.5 million in the 2024 report, and GHS 6,823.55 million in the 2025 report.
The net loss for 2022 has been published in 4 different ways. Revenue for 2021 has been published in 5 different five ways.
Total liabilities for 2021 appear as GHS135,883 million in the 2021 report, GHS172,043 million in the 2023 report, and GHS135,914 million in the 2025 report, a GHS36 billion excursion that appears and then vanishes.
These confusions make it really hard to make the comparisons across years that SIGA is trying to push us to do”.
He further added, “State-owned businesses’ underlying profitability declined in 2025. You heard that right. Contrary to what SIGA says, when you remove the currency effects, net profit fell 17.1 per cent, operating profit fell 22.7 per cent, and the operating margin narrowed by three and a half percentage points between 2024 and 2025”.
“In simple terms: SIGA told us that a loss of GHS 2.26 billion in 2024 switched into a profit of GHS19.80 billion in 2025. But as everyone now knows, if you ignore the currency revaluations, profit actually fell from GHS9.75 billion to GHS8.08 billion, a decline of 17.1 per cent,” he said.
In his concluding remarks, Bright Simon called on SIGA to withdraw, not just the confusing 2025 one, but all its reports from 2020, fix the errors, and submit a more reliable series.
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A Ghanaian man, after crashing his Mercedes-Benz and somersaulting several times without sustaining any injuries at Legon, has urged his fellow Ghanaians to buy a bulletproof car.
According to the man, Ghanaians must buy a bulletproof car if they have the means.
The man made this known after his Mercedes-Benz flipped several times, scraping off its tyres and undercarriage, but the windows stayed intact, with some bystanders helping free him and another man involved.
In the viral video, the man, after the incident, was gesturing confidently while saying, “Buy a bulletproof car if you have money. It will somersault several times, and you’ll wake up solid.”
However, netizens on X have been split between praising the car’s strength for saving lives rather than thanking God first, with others calling for medical checks despite no visible injuries.
Some netizens reacting to the video stated, “The Benz company makes all types of their cars. This Benz is purposely built differently for some reasons like this accident.. Bulletproof car can equally save your life like that.. In my opinion let believe what the guy is saying, he went through it, and he knows what he is saying”.
“Just thank your maker and stop talking nonsense. Bullet what proof. I would have poured my anger on you if adey there”, a netizen added.
One X user added, “A lot of people have died in accidents using that same bulletproof car…
He forgot who saved him,
He should be grateful to the Most High God for his mercy”.
An X user added, “I hope you guys know, he could still be bleeding internally right???
Not seeing physical injuries on him doesn’t mean all is fine.
Encourage him to rush quickly to the nearest hospital for a checkup before it’s too late”.
“His being physically fit after the accident doesn’t mean he hasn’t incurred any psychological and emotional damage. Vehicles can only protect your body from injury”, one Ghanaian noted.
A netizen alleged, “One guy had an accident in Russia; he came out unscratched. What he did next was really surprising.
He tagged benZ and told them they did an excellent job; if not, he wouldn’t have survived it. The following week benZ brought the exact same car over with other benZ products they even gave him a deal in one of their showrooms there in Russia”.
Additionally, one last X user added, “People like these are usually very bad drivers. They believe in the car’s capabilities more than actually being good drivers. His liver and other organs are probably in different positions after all the somersaults. Instead of going for a quick checkup, he says, ” Bulletproof car. “
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“Buy a bulletproof car if you have money, it will somersault several times and you’ll wake up solid.” – Man after crashing his Mercedes-Benz without sustaining any injuries at Legon. pic.twitter.com/dWPnyJO1Vl
@ghnow_ “God bless you for what you are doing for us.” – A beneficiary expresses gratitude to Hon. Ewurabena Aubynn for her support and generosity. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
The development follows a violent clash between students of Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Eastern Region has resulted in significant destruction of school property on both sides.
It has been alleged that the clash stemmed from a misunderstanding over tablets distributed to students by the Ghana Education Service (GES).
However, it unclear what triggered the attacks but the incident which occurred at about 2am on Wednesday September 2, 2026.
Six students of Okuapeman SHS (OKUASS) were hospitalised after sustaining injuries.
According to the Okuapeman SHS headmaster, 4 of the students who were rushed to the hospital after the incident have been treated and discharged, with the remaining two still on admission.
The information gathered disclosed that the Visual Arts studio, teachers office and 7 other classrooms at the Okuapeman SHS have all been burnt and also exams papers and certificates.
In Mount Sinai Senior High School, the storeroom and boys’ washroom have been burnt.
According to reports, REGSEC, after inspecting the extent of damages at both schools, subsequently directed the closure of both schools.
Students of Mount Sinai have been ordered to leave campus before 1 pm on Wednesday, September 2, while students of Okuapeman SHS leave on the morning of Thursday, September 3.
Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, addressing students, described the incident as unfortunate.
She highlighted that the students’ conduct fell far below government’s expectations of young people being trained to become responsible.
The Minister stated, “We are building a nation, not destroying one. It is a very sad note. This is not what we are looking for from you”.
“Our expectation as government is that we are growing you up for the future, so that one day, when we are not in, we’ll get a President among you, a minister among you, a teacher among you, a policeman among you [and] a fire service person among you.”
“Now that government is making sure we build the infrastructure that will take care of you so that the double track stops and we have single track, this is what you have decided to do,” she stated.
“We are building a nation; we are not destroying a nation. We are resetting our schools and resetting you students too.”
“Investigations are going on. Those who started throwing the stones here, both here and Okuapeman, we are not going to allow you to go scot-free,” she warned.
She further advised students to return peacefully to their respective homes immediately after being released by school authorities.
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A violent clash between students of Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Eastern Region has resulted in significant destruction of school property on both sides.
The clash reportedly stemmed from a misunderstanding over tablets distributed to… pic.twitter.com/1Yz2J0jUrg
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi have been urged to end their public dispute and withdraw the court case in the interest of Ghana.
According to the Founder and leader of Glorious Wave Church International, Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi, he has been compelled by divine instruction to intervene in the back and forth between Afenyo-Markin and Sammy Gyamfi.
The man of God stressed that the conflict was harmful to Ghana’s image and urged the two to reconcile for the greater good of the nation.
Speaking during a church service on Sunday, August 30, 2026, Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi stated, “I use my authority and my assignment to plead with lawyer Afenyo-Markin and lawyer Sammy Gyamfi. I can call both of them right now and solve this matter, but God says I should tell them. Lawyer Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, who is my son, and lawyer Sammy Gyamfi, who is also my son”.
“This is how he calls me papa. I plead with them for the sake of Ghana, which is bigger than them. They should draw all swords down. Their battle must come to an end,” he added.
Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi, he stated, “The court case from lawyer Afenyo-Markin should be withdrawn. If he does not withdraw it, it means he doesn’t respect God; he doesn’t respect Emmanuel Badu Kobi.”
“So Afenyo-Markin, lawyer, Minority Leader, my respected son, he must withdraw the case from court now, and they should get peace between them, and Ghana must be better and bigger,” Badu Kobi noted.
Meanwhile, details have emerged on the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, lawsuit against the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, Multimedia Group and Peace FM.
Afenyo-Markin, in a separate lawsuit, sued Sammy Gyamfi and Multimedia Group at the Accra High Court.
The Minority leader also sued Eric Adjei and Peace FM at the Achimota Circuit Court.
Speaking when Parliament reconvened on Monday, August 24, 2026, the Minority leader revealed he has initiated legal proceedings against Mr Gyamfi and media organisations that published or broadcast the statements in question.
Afenyo-Markin stated, “I have accordingly caused writs to be filed in Suit Number GT/1029/2026, titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Samuel Adu Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited at the Accra High Court, and Suit Number GR/ACH/CC/C5/02/2026, titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Eric Adjei and Peace FM at the Achimota Circuit Court”.
“I have every confidence that in the fullness of time the court will make the appropriate determination,” he added.
The legal action follows weeks of public exchanges between the Minority Leader and the GoldBod CEO over the financial performance of the DGPP, while Afenyo-Markin had appeared to have softened his earlier threat to pursue legal action over allegations made by Sammy Gyamfi.
The court cited details that the reliefs being sought by Afenyo-Markin including a retraction of the alleged defamatory statements.
“The reliefs are listed below:
a. General damages for libel;
b. Aggravated damages;
c. Exemplary damages;
d. An order directing the defendants to publish a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction of the defamatory statements;
e. An order directing the defendants to publish a full, unconditional and unequivocal public apology to the plaintiff; and
f. An order directing that the retraction and apology be published and/or broadcast with substantially the same prominence and reach as the original publication.
g. An order directing the Defendants to cause the retraction and apology to be broadcast on JoyNews and published on the relevant electronic and social media platforms through which the defamatory publication was disseminated
h. An order of perpetual injunction restraining the Defendants, their servants, agents, assigns and/or any persons acting under their authority from further publishing the defamatory words or any words to the same or substantially similar effect concerning the Plaintiff
i. Costs of Fifteen million Ghana cedis (GH¢15,000,000.00) as compensation thereof
j. Costs, including legal costs; and
k. Any further or other reliefs as this Honourable Court may deem fit”.
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Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi calls for ceasefire between Sammy Gyamfi and Hon. Afenyo-Markin, urges them to withdraw case from court.#dek360ghanapic.twitter.com/PrZu9C3kUn
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Reports coming in disclosed that Thirteen (13) people have tragically been killed with five others critically injured in a fatal road accident on the Sege Highway.
According to reports, the accident involved a Ford Transit and a Toyota Hiace on the Sege Highway.
All 18 people involved in the accident were occupants of the two vehicles.
The information gathered disclosed that the five survivors, who sustained critical injuries in the crash, have been transported to the Sege Polyclinic for medical attention; however, the extent of their injuries remains unclear.
Meanwhile, authorities are expected to conduct investigations to determine the cause of the accident and establish the sequence of events leading to the crash.
The recent crash has raised fresh concerns about road safety along the Sege-Ada stretch.
In related news, Sixty-Eight people have been rescued by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) following a crash involving two Granbird buses.
Reports disclosed that the two buses collided at Duapompo along the Kumasi-Accra Highway, leaving 68 people involved in the accident, with 67 sustaining various injuries.
According to the GNFS, the accident occurred at about 10:31 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
The GNFS disclosed that the buses involved were a VIP Granbird, with registration number GW-5373-23 and a KN KIA Granbird, with registration number AK-980-26, and each bus was carrying 34 passengers at the time of the crash.
The GNFS disclosed that the 67 injured victims were rescued by members of the public before its crew arrived at the scene, adding that the victims were subsequently conveyed to the Konongo Government Hospital for medical attention.
According to the GNFS, the driver of the VIP bus was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by the Fire Service crew.
Meanwhile, the GNFS has not yet established the cause of the accident, adding that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances that led to the collision.
The GNFS statement was issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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🇬🇭 A serious road crash involving a Ford Transit and a Toyota Hiace has occurred on the Sege Highway (Ada Road).
Officers from the Sege Fire Station responded to the incident, which involved 18 people. Thirteen victims have died, while the remaining five are in critical… pic.twitter.com/asUzPAgV1D
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Nana Aba Anamoah, a Ghanaian media personality, has condemned a viral video of a 12-year-old content creator, Adobea, openly consuming alcohol in the presence of an adult woman.
In the viral video, the 12-year-old was captured drinking from a Smirnoff bottle while an adult woman was seated behind.
Nana Aba, in her criticism, fired shots at the adult sitting beside the child and the one taking the video described their decision to allow the 12-year-old girl to drink alcohol as “spectacular adult stupidity”.
In her post, Nana Aba Anamoah wrote, “Some people have really lost the plot. A grown woman (clearly without a functioning brain) is sitting right beside a child drinking Smirnoff Ice, while another fool is busy filming the whole thing instead of stopping it”.
“Not only did nobody have the sense to take the drink away, someone actually thought, “Let me record this.” What kind of spectacular adult stupidity is this? Imagine being old enough to know better and still being this useless around a child”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the comments made by Nana Aba Anamoah stated, “Cheap way of making or creating content!! And that’s just the Ghana way ! Look at our movie industry!! Lack of creativity and lack of knowledge of how this can be harmful for this little girl”.
“Whether content or not, I’ve had to seize Club Beer from my basic 4 pupil when she brought it to school to share with her mates.
When I interrogated her, she said they take it at home on a normal so she thought it was normal just like any other drink”, one X user added.
A netizen added, “This has been ongoing for a while now. I don’t know if it’s the new flex or whatever. Alcohol intake in kids has stupidly been normalised, and it’s beyond reasoning. The rise in kidney and liver problems in children is very alarming. Some adult Ghanaians have really lost the plot stupidly”.
An X user argued, “Society failed the young girl. Useless men don’t vet these girls properly before deciding to start a family with them. Institutions like DOVSU (WAJU) are useless. Laws are not being enforced, and irresponsible people are damaging the future of our society and country as a whole..”
“Now I sincerely believe the people she was talking about that were trying take her shine are people who were trying to give her mother parenting advice because this doesn’t look like her first time”, one more netizen added.
Another X user stated, “Nana, the lady took the video herself in the name of content. These days people use these kids for unnecessary content, forgetting they’re kids and shouldn’t be exposed to certain things”.
“You could have just gone by with gentler and more kinda words without any insult to address this.
We all ain’t supportive of what is being allowed in the video, but imagine same age mate kids are also reading what you’re addressing what moral lesson at the end of this two….”, an X user stated.
One last X user added, “The problem here is assuming everyone “old enough “ knows better. Some people, including the most educated ones, are fools forever, and nothing can save that. Most people don’t deserve to raise kids, and this woman and her entire household are an example”.
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Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, a former Ghanaian boxer, has been freed after he was remanded for one week.
Ayitey Powers was remanded by the Dansoman Circuit Court after he appeared before the court on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the Dansoman Circuit Court discontinued the case against Ayitey Powers over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.
Ayittey Powers was arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command on Monday, August 24, after a video circulated on social media in which he was alleged to have threatened the life of National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.
The arrest followed a call by the Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC) for his arrest and prosecution over the alleged comments.
The development follows the Ghana Police Service, which some days ago announced the arrest of 46-year-old former Ghanaian professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers”.
Ayitey Powers was arrested over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo on August 24, 2026.
The arrest follows a video circulating on social media in which he allegedly issued the threat.
He is currently in police custody assisting with investigations as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine appropriate legal action.
In a statement issued by the Police read, “1. The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested Michael Ayitey Okai, alias “Ayitey Powers,” a 46-year-old former professional boxer, in connection with an alleged threat of death made against Mr Yaw Ampofo, Director-General of the National Sports Authority, on 24th August 2026.
2. The arrest follows a video circulating on social media in which the suspect is alleged to have issued the threat.
3. The suspect, Michael Ayitey Okai, is currently in Police custody assisting with investigations
4. The Accra Regional Police Command wishes to assure the public that investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and to take appropriate action in accordance with the law.
5. The Command further urges the public to refrain from spreading unverified information concerning the matter while investigations are ongoing”.
“I’m not going to blame Yaw Ampofo, I’m not going to blame myself or blame God. Whatever happens to me, I give thanks to Almighty God.”
— Former Ghanaian professional boxer Ayitey Powers expresses gratitude to God following his discharge by the Dansoman Circuit Court after… pic.twitter.com/pXUkALiqKV
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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have issued a strong warning to the Ghanaian public against a purported crypto investment platform known as “Daily Wealth Guide”.
According to the BoG and SEC, individuals behind the platform are enticing the public with promises of high returns to lure unsuspecting members of the public into making illegal deposit-taking.
The BoG and SEC also cited a doctored video allegedly showing President John Dramani Mahama endorsing the investment platform, stressing that the video is fake and should not be relied upon as evidence of any government endorsement or regulatory approval of the platform.
In a statement, the Bank of Ghana stated, “The Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in accordance with sections 8 and 52 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 (Act 1044), wish to caution the public against scammers who are promising high sums of money to Ghanaians through a crypto investment platform.
A doctored video is circulating on social media where the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has purportedly endorsed the investment platform named “Daily Wealth Guide.”
The invitation to members of the public to invest in these scams amounts to deposit-taking, under the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 20 16 (Act 930).
Under Section 4(i) of Act 930, only a body corporate, licensed by the Bank of Ghana, may carry out deposit-taking business.
By this notice, the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission wish to inform the public that the Bank has not licensed any entity or individual to engage in crypto investment. The said individuals or entities engaged in this act commit an offence and will be penalised and required to refund all funds received.
In addition, such individuals or entities will also be liable to a penalty of 500 – 100,000 administrative penalty units in line with section 53 (3) of Act 1044.
Furthermore, an individual or entity that engages in such practices shall also be reported to the law enforcement agencies for investigation and prosecution in accordance with sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Act 1044.
The Bank of Ghana therefore informs the public as follows:
1. The public is encouraged to verify with the Bank of Ghana or other relevant authorities the licensing status of individuals or entities before depositing funds with them.
2. Members of the public are reminded to place deposits only with institutions licensed by the Bank of Ghana and other relevant authorities.
3. The Bank of Ghana wishes to notify all media outlets, including radio, television and online channels, NOT to permit the advertisement of these “foreign investors” on their platforms. The media is encouraged to verify the licensing status of such entities with the Bank of Ghana before advertising their products and services.
The Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission will not hesitate to seek the assistance of law enforcement agencies to arrest and prosecute persons who are found culpable. The public is hereby advised to take note and be guided accordingly”.
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Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader and Effutu Member of Parliament, has broken his silence following the deadly violence in New Winneba that claimed the lives of three individuals and injured multiple.
The minority leader called on the police and other security agencies to swiftly investigate the deadly violence.
Afenyo-Markin quizzed how a group of youths armed with guns, machetes and clubs could mobilise and enter New Winneba in broad daylight without attracting the attention of security personnel.
Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, Afenyo-Markin stated, “My word to the Police, and I speak directly to the divisional commander. ACP, divisional commander, please. I have always told you to be firm. Please be firm and keep the peace”.
“This was not done in the night. It’s broad daylight, morning, walking, and chanting one song to another community,” he said.
He further questioned the level of security intelligence available ahead of the incident.
“What did they do? What were their early warnings? These are quite disturbing,” he said.
“If indeed the Regional Command, assisted by the headquarters of Ghana Police, join forces and they get into the community day and night, within a week, I am very positive that they will get to know all those behind,” he said.
“Nobody should take the law into his own hands or hers and plan any revenge,” he said.
The development follows the Ghana Police Service announcing that three people have been confirmed dead and about 15 others injured following violent clashes in New Winneba.
According to the Police, the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 incident stems from 300 armed people with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze who stormed New Winneba Township at about 10:40 a.m.
The armed men allegedly attacked residents and vandalised shops, stores and other properties belonging to residents of the community.
The Police disclosed that the injured, including a police officer, have been taken to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for treatment.
The Police statement issued on X stated, “POLICE BRING VIOLENCE AT NEW WINNEBA UNDER CONTROL: IGP DEPLOYS REINFORCEMENT TEAM TO ENHANCE SECURITY
On 01/09/2026 at 1040 hrs, about 300 irate mob wielding guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze stormed the New Winneba Township, and other stores and residence of the natives, attacked them and caused damage to properties.
About 15 injured victims have been sent to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, including an officer, and 3 have been confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, police from Winneba Divisional Headquarters and Agona Swedru District Patrols have been deployed to control the situation.
The IGP has deployed a reinforcement team, including two armoured vehicles from the National Headquarters, to beef up security.
The situation is currently under control.
Full details will be communicated later.
Public Affairs Unit/CR
Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie”.
Meanwhile, seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent attack at New Winneba in the Central Region that claimed the lives of three people, with 19 others sustaining various degrees of injury.
Chief Inspector Isaac Entie, the Deputy Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Police Service, made this known to the media.
He disclosed that investigations are ongoing to identify other persons involved in the attack.
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Sixty-Eight people have been rescued by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) following a crash involving two Granbird buses on the Kumasi-Accra highway.
Reports disclosed that the two buses collided at Duapompo along the Kumasi-Accra Highway, leaving 68 people involved in the accident, with 67 sustaining various injuries.
According to the GNFS, the accident occurred at about 10:31 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
The GNFS disclosed that the buses involved were a VIP Granbird, with registration number GW-5373-23 and a KN KIA Granbird, with registration number AK-980-26, and each bus was carrying 34 passengers at the time of the crash.
The GNFS disclosed that the 67 injured victims were rescued by members of the public before its crew arrived at the scene, adding that the victims were subsequently conveyed to the Konongo Government Hospital for medical attention.
According to the GNFS, the driver of the VIP bus was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by the Fire Service crew.
Meanwhile, the GNFS has not yet established the cause of the accident, adding that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances that led to the collision.
The GNFS statement was issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
In other news, the Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the John Mahama government to urgently complete unfinished bypasses and ongoing works on the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
The NPP minority demands follows Monday’s fatal crash at the Birimso Bridge near Bonsu Junction in the Eastern Region.
According to the Minority caucus, the proposed US$1.7 billion Accra-Kumasi Expressway Project is an important long-term intervention, but immediate attention must be given to completing the existing highway.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 4, the Minority stated, “The Minority Caucus of Parliament has received with profound sorrow the news of the tragic road accident that occurred yesterday at Birimso bridge on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. At least 13 people are feared dead following a devastating _multi-vehicle collision on the Kumasi – Accra Highway.
On behalf of the Minority Caucus, we extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We also sympathise with those who sustained injuries and wish them a speedy and full recovery. We share in the grief of the affected families and stand in solidarity with all those who have been impacted by this heartbreaking tragedy.
This unfortunate incident is yet another painful reminder of the urgent need to address the longstanding safety challenges on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. Far too many lives have been lost on this highway, and the nation cannot continue to accept these recurring tragedies as inevitable. The Minority Caucus therefore makes a strong national appeal to the Government to urgently prioritise the completion of all ongoing sections of the Accra-Kumasi Highway, including the existing bypasses and other outstanding works,
We note that Government has committed US$1.7 billion for the proposed Accra-Kumasi Expressway Project, with these funds set aside in an escrow account at the Bank of Ghana. However, approximately US$300 million would be sufficient to complete the existing bypass and ongoing works on the existing Accra-Kumasi Highway.
While the long-term vision of constructing an expressway is commendable, the Minority Caucus believes that the immediate priority should be to complete the existing highway that can save lives now.
As fatal crashes continue to occur on this critical corridor, expediting these outstanding works should be treated as a matter of national urgency while preparations for the expressway continue”.
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Concerned Ghanaian Citizens have called on President John Dramani Mahama to consider leading the country beyond 2028.
According to the group, they are not speaking on behalf of any political party but for what it described as millions of ordinary Ghanaians calling for continuity.
They argued that the government’s Reset Agenda had recorded progress in the areas of economic management, taxation, governance, job creation, social protection, infrastructure and environmental protection.
They further credited the government for helping to stabilise inflation and strengthen the Ghana cedi, while also restoring business confidence and advancing Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts.
The Concerned Ghanaian Citizens praised the government for abolishing taxes including the Electronic Levy, Betting Tax and Emissions Levy, labelling the measures as relief for businesses, young people and mobile money users.
The group argued that the gains being recorded under the Reset Agenda required continuity beyond Ghana’s constitutionally permitted two terms.
Speaking at a press conference held at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Concerned Ghanaian Citizens stated, “We have gathered here today not on behalf of any political party, but on behalf of millions of ordinary Ghanaian citizens who are crying for continuity”.
“We are here to make a humble and passionate appeal to His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama, to listen to the voice of the people and consider leading Ghana beyond 2028.”
They further added, “Ghanaians are saying two terms are not enough to finish the resetting. The foundation has been laid in 2025. The architecture must be completed.”
“The market woman, the okada rider, the young coder and the farmer – they are all asking for continuity.”
However, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has disclosed following his new poll conducted that Ghana is divided over the calls for a third term for President John Dramani Mahama.
A new poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics disclosed that Ghanaians are divided on whether President Mahama should seek a third term in office.
The poll, released on Monday, July 27, 2026, shows 50% of respondents disagree with calls for Mahama to seek another term, while 40% support the idea and 10% remain undecided.
Mussa Dankwah, in a post on X, wrote, “Nation divided as 50% of voters disagree with those calling for Mahama to seek a third term in office. 40% of voters, however, support the call with 10% undecided”.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has bluntly rejected calls for a third presidential term, insisting that his position is clear and will not change.
According to John Mahama, the Supreme Court case on Presidential term limits is not his business.
Mahama disclosed that he believes the constitutional provision governing presidential tenure is clear, following a legal action seeking the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the two-term limit for presidents.
Speaking during the Reset Tour and citizens’ engagement in the Volta Region on Friday, July 17, President Mahama stated, “Let me be very clear. The Constitution is not ambiguous. It is exactly what it says”.
“I have read Article 66 over and over. A president is limited to two terms. Full stop. Those who have gone to the Supreme Court are free to do so. That is their right. But my position is clear, and it will not change.”
He added, “I know that people have gone to the Supreme Court seeking interpretation of the clause that governs the tenure of the president. If you ask my personal opinion, I thought that it was clear enough. I’ve read it over several times; it’s exactly what it says, but if they want to ask the Supreme Court, that is their business”.
“The people of Ghana gave me a mandate for one term. And I am working hard to meet the promises I made them,” he said.
Mahama added that he has urged his ministers to work with urgency to ensure the government fulfils its commitments.
“I always tell my ministers, I say let’s number our days, so that we can work harder to meet the promises we made the Ghanaian people,” he said.
President Mahama added, “But I know that the people of Ghana gave me one additional term, and I’m going to work to meet the trust that they put in me”.
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Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, a retired military officer and founder of the defunct UT Bank, has recounted a chilling encounter during the early years of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings era.
According to Kofi Amoabeng, a fellow soldier nearly gunned him down over uncertainty about his political loyalties.
Kofi Amoabeng made the revelation while reflecting on his years in the Ghana Armed Forces after the takeover of the country by Flt. Lt. Jerry Rawlings.
He disclosed that, in his book UT Story, Humble Beginnings, he detailed an encounter in which a fellow military officer almost shot him because the officer was uncertain about where he stood politically.
Kofi Amoabeng narrated that although he personally admired Rawlings, he was opposed to the coup because it went against his belief in institutions, structure and constitutional order.
He further disclosed that he was approached to serve as Minister of Finance because he was the only Chartered Accountant in the Ghana Army.
In a Facebook post sharing his chilling Rawlings-era experience, Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng stated, “For those saying I looked like Shatta Wale in this picture, please, let me enjoy my small resemblance in peace.
But behind this young man in uniform was a period of my life that taught me some of the most difficult lessons about principles, power and survival.
After returning from the UK on a scholarship from the Ministry of Defence to pursue a course at the Royal Army Pay Corps, I came back to Ghana as, at that time, the only Chartered Accountant in the Ghana military.
Flt. Lt. Jerry Rawlings had taken over the country. I knew Rawlings personally and admired his courage, but I was fundamentally opposed to the coup because it went against my belief in institutions, structure and constitutional order.
I was even approached to serve as Minister of Finance because I was the only Chattered Accountant in the Ghana Army then.
But I understood the environment I was in. At that time, it was dangerous to be perceived as either for or against the regime. Some junior military officers were taking advantage of the situation, and people could easily become targets simply because their loyalties were questioned. So I chose to lay low, resign and keep my intentions to myself.
In my book, UT Story – Humble Beginnings, I recount an encounter where a fellow military man almost gunned me down simply because he was unsure of where I stood.
That period taught me a lesson I have carried throughout my life:
Adapting to your environment does not necessarily mean abandoning your principles.
There are seasons when you must be wise enough to survive the storm while keeping your values, ambitions and destination firmly in your mind.
You don’t have to fight every battle openly.
Sometimes, silence is strategy. Adaptation is wisdom. Patience is strength.
And when the storm passes, you must still know who you are and what you stand for. And yes… 😂 Shatta Wale, I think we looked alike small o”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to his post wrote, “My take home is: You don’t have to fight every battle openly. Sometimes silence is strategy. “
Thank you, sir”.
“You are really a soldier. What you have gone through in life, if it were any ordinary person, you would have long gone to your grave. The courage, resilience, strength, a better word, perseverance, had brought you this far. ” To God be the glory”, a Facebooker added.
“’Sometimes silence is strategy….patience is strength’
I have read all three volumes, and I want to say thank you for not denying us the privilege of the lessons in there. You didn’t hold back.
I want to especially say thank you. My favourite is Humble Beginnings. For me, it has become more than just a book. It has become a guide and a compass.
The UT Story SHALL reincarnate”, one last Facebook user added.
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Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, the Gomoa Central MP, has issued a seven-day ultimatum that the government could be declared an enemy of Gomoa if the laws fail to protect them.
The development follows the Ghana Police Service announcing that three people have been confirmed dead and about 15 others injured following violent clashes in New Winneba.
According to the Police, the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 incident stems from 300 armed people with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze who stormed New Winneba Township at about 10:40 a.m.
The armed men allegedly attacked residents and vandalised shops, stores and other properties belonging to residents of the community.
The Police disclosed that the injured, including a police officer, have been taken to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for treatment.
The Police statement issued on X stated, “POLICE BRING VIOLENCE AT NEW WINNEBA UNDER CONTROL: IGP DEPLOYS REINFORCEMENT TEAM TO ENHANCE SECURITY.
On 01/09/2026 at 1040 hrs, about 300 irate mob wielding guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze stormed the New Winneba Township, and other stores and residence of the natives, attacked them and caused damage to properties.
About 15 injured victims have been sent to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, including an officer, and 3 have been confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, police from Winneba Divisional Headquarters and Agona Swedru District Patrols have been deployed to control the situation.
The IGP has deployed a reinforcement team, including two armoured vehicles from the National Headquarters, to beef up security.
The situation is currently under control.
Full details will be communicated later”.
Kwame A-Plus, speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen on September 1, 2026, expressed concern over the violence and called on the police to bring those responsible to justice.
He further appealed to residents to remain calm while insisting that the law must be allowed to take its course, calling on authorities to provide adequate security.
According to the MP, a group of individuals had assumed control of lands in the area, allegedly operating as landguards, which has fuelled tensions between communities.
Kwame A-Plus stated, “We want the IGP to come. I am going to speak with my people. I am going to ask everybody to remain calm, but we want the law to take its course. If the law does not take its course, we, the people of Gomoa, will come together.
We will give them seven days. If the law does not take its course, we will call every chief in Gomoa, and we will declare the government an enemy of Gomoa. We are very serious,” he said.
He added, “I petitioned the Interior Minister, and he also informed the police to take up the matter even before it escalated”.
“Today, the people said they were demonstrating; they were gunless; the police were rather firing guns,” he claimed.
“As the MP for Gomoa Central, the IGP must come here. The boys know where their power is coming from,” he said.
A-Plus further claimed that some police officers could be benefiting from the activities, saying, “Some of the police are benefiting from them. We will not allow it to go on. Those people who perpetrated this are walking freely”.
Kwame A-Plus further dismissed claims that the incident represented a wider conflict between the Effutu and Gomoa ethnic groups.
He stressed that the violence was linked to specific individuals accused of unlawfully taking control of lands in New Winneba.
“It’s not a fight between Effutu and Gomoa. It’s the few people who have made themselves landguards and are attacking and taking over lands in New Winneba, and the lands originally belong to the people of Gomoa,” A-Plus added.
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If the government does not protect the people of Gomoa New Winneba Township , we will declare the community an enemy of the government.
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Kwame Asare Obeng, known as A-Plus, the Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, has narrowly escaped being attacked by angry residents of New Winneba after a violent clash in the community.
Reports disclosed that A-Plus visited the Effutu North District Police Command to get firsthand details of the incident, but his presence provoked residents who had gathered there.
The angry residents confronted him, prompting security personnel to quickly intervene and escort him away to prevent the situation from escalating further.
The development follows the Ghana Police Service announcing that three people have been confirmed dead and about 15 others injured following violent clashes in New Winneba.
According to the Police, the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 incident stems from 300 armed people with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze who stormed New Winneba Township at about 10:40 a.m.
The armed men allegedly attacked residents and vandalised shops, stores and other properties belonging to residents of the community.
The Police disclosed that the injured, including a police officer, have been taken to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for treatment.
The Police statement issued on X stated, “POLICE BRING VIOLENCE AT NEW WINNEBA UNDER CONTROL: IGP DEPLOYS REINFORCEMENT TEAM TO ENHANCE SECURITY
On 01/09/2026 at 1040 hrs, about 300 irate mob wielding guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze stormed the New Winneba Township, and other stores and residence of the natives, attacked them and caused damage to properties.
About 15 injured victims have been sent to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, including an officer, and 3 have been confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, police from Winneba Divisional Headquarters and Agona Swedru District Patrols have been deployed to control the situation.
The IGP has deployed a reinforcement team, including two armoured vehicles from the National Headquarters, to beef up security.
The situation is currently under control.
Full details will be communicated later.
Public Affairs Unit/CR
Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie”.
Meanwhile, seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent attack at New Winneba in the Central Region that claimed the lives of three people, with 19 others sustaining various degrees of injury.
Chief Inspector Isaac Entie, the Deputy Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Police Service, made this known to the media.
He disclosed that investigations are ongoing to identify other persons involved in the attack.
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According to reports, the latest update brings the number of individuals from West African countries featured in the database to 427.
The US ICE’s ‘Worst of the Worst’ criminal list features undocumented foreign nationals and criminal illegal aliens who have been arrested or are slated for mass deportation as part of intensified federal immigration enforcement efforts.
With the latest update, the number of Ghanaians on the list has increased from 32 to 44.
The US ICE’s ‘Worst of the Worst’ criminal list profiles include photographs as well as information on the criminal charges or offences linked to their cases.
Some months ago, the United States released the names and photos of 355 West African immigrants listed among the US’s ‘worst of the worst’ criminal aliens, including 30 Ghanaians.
According to reports, the 355 West African immigrants are facing deportation as part of ongoing immigration enforcement efforts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Reports by Global World TV news stated, “Nigeria recorded the highest number of deportees, with 110 citizens sent back from the United States. Liberia followed closely with 94 deportees, making it the second-highest country on the list. Ghana had 30 deportees, while Senegal recorded 19.
The deportation exercise also involved citizens from several other West African and African countries. These include Cameroon, Gambia, Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritania, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, Togo, Mali, Benin, and Guinea-Bissau.
The DHS did not provide specific details about the offences committed by each individual who was deported. However, officials stated that the WOW initiative mainly focuses on foreign nationals who have been convicted of serious crimes while living in the United States.
Such crimes often include fraud, money laundering, drug trafficking, violent criminal offences, and other activities considered threats to public safety. Individuals found guilty of these offences may face deportation after serving their sentences or completing legal proceedings”.
Among the list of 30 Ghanaians, Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Reall, a Ghanaian socialite-turned-musician, was also listed on the United States (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ‘worst of the worst’ criminal aliens.
The list release by the United States has released the names and photos of 355 West African immigrants facing deportation, including 30 Ghanaians.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says the affected individuals are part of ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.
According to the DHS details, Haji4Real made the list for committing fraud and was arrested in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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According to Mahama Ayariga, the NDC government wants a consensus on the location and funding of the National Cathedral project.
Mahama Ayariga called on Christian denominations to deliberate on the project and agree on a common position before engaging President Mahama.
The Local government minister proposed bringing together leaders of the Catholic Church, Protestant denominations and other Christian organisations for a dispassionate discussion on the National Cathedral.
Speaking when the Christian Council of Ghana paid a courtesy call on him, Mahama Ayariga stated, “Based on what I pick from the conversations, then I will organise for us to engage with His Excellency, the President, for some direction as to how to proceed. I know for a fact that the President does not think there is anything wrong with the country having a national cathedral.
“Again, I know that the NDC as a party had issues with the location; is that okay? We had issues with funding sources. We just need to sit, all of us, around the table and build a consensus, and then the President will be able to lead us in the right direction,” he said.
“If we secure a united front as Christians, I believe His Excellency President John Mahama will be able to lead us to wherever we want to go as a church,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mahama Ayariga earlier pledged to mobilise funds for the construction of the abandoned National Cathedral if the project receives the backing of the Christian community and President John Dramani Mahama.
According to Mahama Ayariga, the National Cathedral was a good idea, but badly executed.
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee for his vetting as part of the process leading to his possible approval as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, he stated, “I believe that Ghanaians are deeply religious even though constitutionally, we are regarded as a secular state. I believe that having cathedrals, church buildings, mosques and other worshipping centres are great and exciting things that enable the practice of religions.
“And so in my opinion, I don’t think there is anything wrong with having a national cathedral for the Christians of the country. And if you are talking about the National Cathedral that Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo initiated when he was president, I don’t see anything wrong with it. I think it was a good idea that was badly executed. I personally had issues with the location.”
“I want to assure this House that if I am approved, I will engage the leadership of the Christian Community and if they want to still have it, I will engage with the President and if it is his wish, I will mobilise funds [for] its construction,” he said.
In the meantime, the long-awaited forensic audit report into the National Cathedral project has been completed and submitted to the Attorney General for review.
According to the Attorney General, the Akufo-Addo government could have used funds committed to the National Cathedral to complete some Agenda 111 hospital projects.
He further disclosed that he has a report prepared by audit and consulting firm PwC on the National Cathedral, adding that the findings had reinforced his concerns about the resources committed to the project.
Dr Ayine questioned the manner in which the National Cathedral project was undertaken, arguing that the construction of a religious facility should have taken a different approach.
According to the Petroleum tanker drivers, the poor state of the road poses serious safety risks as they transport highly inflammable petroleum products.
The National Chairman of the Union, George Nyawunu, noted that although a contractor is currently on site, progress on the rehabilitation works has been slow.
The drivers argued that the deteriorating road is not only affecting their operations but also increasing the risks associated with transporting petroleum products.
Speaking to Citi News, George Nyawunu stated, “Given the high concentration of volatile materials in the area, stakeholders caution that the entire Tema township and its surrounding communities are effectively sitting on a potential time bomb if the infrastructure is not urgently addressed”, he said.
He highlighted that the drivers have been forced to take action because the road has become increasingly dangerous.
Earlier, the National Chairman of the Ghana Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union, George Nyaunu, expressed concern about the prolonged deterioration of the road and questioned how long authorities expect contractors to take to complete the project.
The drivers argue that their concerns go beyond inconvenience because they transport highly inflammable petroleum products along the route.
They say the poor road increases the risk of accidents involving tankers, with potentially devastating consequences for motorists, residents and businesses in the area.
According to the drivers, roads used to transport petroleum products from Tema to destinations including Takoradi, Kumasi and Buipe are also in poor condition.
Meanwhile, the Valco-Kpone road is heavily used by tankers, container trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles.
Its deteriorating condition has severely affected traffic flow, with vehicles forced to manoeuvre around deep potholes and damaged sections.
Some trucks frequently break down along the stretch, further reducing the already limited road space.
Motorists say the resulting congestion has become unbearable.
A journey that should take less than 30 minutes can now take more than three hours when traffic builds up.
Drivers also complain that the condition of the road is damaging vehicles and increasing the frequency with which they have to replace tyres, suspension components and other spare parts.
The situation becomes particularly difficult after rainfall, when water collects in potholes and makes it difficult for motorists to determine their depth.
The road is not an ordinary residential route. It serves one of Ghana’s most important industrial and petroleum corridors.
Major companies and facilities located along the stretch include the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO), Tema Tank Farm, Quantum Oil, Chase Petroleum, Olam, Aluworks, Sunon Asogli Power Plant and the Kpone Thermal Power Station, as well as several warehouses and other industrial establishments.
The corridor is therefore critical to the movement of petroleum products, industrial materials and commercial cargo.
Thousands of litres of petroleum products are transported through the area, making the road particularly important to Ghana’s fuel distribution network.
A prolonged disruption to the route could consequently affect businesses and the movement of petroleum products to other parts of the country.
Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent attack at New Winneba in the Central Region that claimed the lives of three people, with 19 others sustaining various degrees of injury.
Chief Inspector Isaac Entie, the Deputy Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Police Service, made this known to the media.
He disclosed that investigations are ongoing to identify other persons involved in the attack.
The development follows the Ghana Police Service announcing that three people have been confirmed dead and about 15 others injured following violent clashes in New Winneba.
According to the Police, the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 incident stems from 300 armed people with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze who stormed New Winneba Township at about 10:40 a.m.
The armed men allegedly attacked residents and vandalised shops, stores and other properties belonging to residents of the community.
The Police disclosed that the injured, including a police officer, have been taken to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for treatment.
The Police statement issued on X stated, “POLICE BRING VIOLENCE AT NEW WINNEBA UNDER CONTROL: IGP DEPLOYS REINFORCEMENT TEAM TO ENHANCE SECURITY
On 01/09/2026 at 1040 hrs, about 300 irate mob wielding guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze stormed the New Winneba Township, and other stores and residence of the natives, attacked them and caused damage to properties.
About 15 injured victims have been sent to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, including an officer, and 3 have been confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, police from Winneba Divisional Headquarters and Agona Swedru District Patrols have been deployed to control the situation.
The IGP has deployed a reinforcement team, including two armoured vehicles from the National Headquarters, to beef up security.
The situation is currently under control.
Full details will be communicated later.
Public Affairs Unit/CR
Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie”.
Earlier reports claimed seven people, including a police officer, have been injured in a shooting incident involving residents of Gomoa Oguaakrom and New Winneba in the Central Region.
According to the information gathered, the incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.
Reports disclosed that the shooting incident is believed to be linked to a longstanding land dispute between residents of the two communities.
The Police officer injured among the 7 is stationed at the New Winneba Police Station.
Details gathered from the incident disclosed that some residents of Gomoa Oguaakrom, who claim ownership of land in New Winneba, entered the community and allegedly opened fire, attempting to lock up some shops in the area, prompting resistance from residents of New Winneba.
The confrontation escalated, with gunfire reportedly exchanged between the two sides, leading to several people being injured in the ensuing violence.
Some residents fled the community for safety amid the shooting.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service have since reinforced its presence in the area as they work to restore calm and prevent further violence.
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Kingsley Ofosu Ntiamoah, the former Ghana Museums and Monuments Board Executive Director, has slammed the government’s decision to invest an additional $270 million into the poultry sector under the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme.
According to Kingsley Ofosu Ntiamoah, the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme has not benefited Ghanaians, questioning the need to invest an additional $270 million into the poultry sector.
Speaking on UTV’s Adekye Nsroma on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Ofosu Ntiamoah stated, “I don’t know the problem with President Mahama and birds. The guinea fowl saga also didn’t yield anything because they told Ghanaians that the guinea fowls fled to Burkina”.
“Now Nkoko Nkitinkiti too, people are killing and eating,” he said.
He argued that the Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative is also facing similar challenges with some beneficiaries killing and consuming the birds.
Kingsley Ofosu Ntiamoah described the that the proposed $270 million investment as a “scam”.
He accused the government of prioritising projects that, in his view, do not address Ghana’s most pressing needs.
“So, investing another $270m into Nkoko Nkitinkiti is just a waste of taxpayers’ money. It is a scam,” he indicated.
“Meanwhile, there are uncompleted hospitals which are almost completed, but they have been abandoned,” he stated.
Kingsley Ofosu Ntiamoah argued that government should prioritise healthcare infrastructure over other initiatives, arguing that the 24-hour market is not as important as hospitals.
His comment follows, The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has announced that they have signed Terms with four investment partners for a US$270 million National Poultry Transformation Programme.
According to the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, the US$270 million project will boost domestic poultry production and create 12,000 direct jobs.
The agreement was signed at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in Accra, with the investment being described as the largest UK agrifood investment in Ghana to date.
Reports suggest that under the first phase, the programme is expected to produce about 20,000 tonnes of dressed and processed broiler products annually, with plans to scale production to 50,000 tonnes.
The $270m poultry investment initiative is also intended to reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported poultry, with the country currently spending approximately US$400 million annually on chicken and other poultry products.
Augustus Goosie Tanoh, the Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development, detailed that the development demonstrates the government’s strategy of leveraging both domestic and international capital.
“This is a purposeful blend of foreign private capital and Ghanaian private capital, aligned to build this industry at scale,” he said.
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Mike Oquaye Jnr, the former parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Dome-Kwabenya, has punched holes in the State Interests and Governance Authority’s (SIGA) claim that Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a combined net profit of GH¢19.8 billion in 2025.
It will be recalled that the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has announced that Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a consolidated net profit after tax of GH¢19.80 billion in the 2025 financial year.
According to SIGA, the GH¢19.80 billion profit ends the four consecutive years of net losses.
SIGA disclosed that the turnaround represents a significant improvement from the GH¢2.25 billion net loss posted in 2024, as total SOE revenue increased by 28.12 per cent from GH¢137.64 billion to GH¢176.43 billion.
SIGA, in a release on Sunday, August 30, 2026, made these figures known, which marks the tenth edition of Ghana’s flagship assessment of specified entities and the fifth published by SIGA.
Reacting to the development, Mike Ocquaye Jnr disclosed that SIGA’s report failed to mention GHS19 million in pensions paid to the dead in 2025.
He further disclosed that another GHS7 million was paid to deceased pensioners.
Speaking on Metro TV Good Morning Ghana, Mike Oquaye Jnr stated, “Let’s look at the tax irregularities, and again we are talking figures, GHS4.8 billion which is about 91 per cent has been recorded here and if you look at page 31 you will get the answer.
If you look at the cash irregularities, we are looking at another GHS410 million; all of this was recorded under SIGA institutions. Let us further go and look at the instances of administrative negligence that were also recorded”.
He further added, “We have about GHS19 million in pensions paid to the dead in 2025. Kpessa White, where is it in your report. We even further have various sums that the pension directive in terms of the Accountant and Controller General another GHS7 million to decease pensioners. So apart from the people who were dead when the GHS19 million were paid, another GHS7 million was paid just four of this people recorded by the Auditor General’s report”.
In related news, the Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has quizzed whether SIGA’s headline figures accurately reflect the underlying performance of the enterprises.
Bright Simons argued that currency-related gains significantly influenced the 2025 results.
According to Bright Simons, SIGA’s report as currently presented does not paint an accurate picture of affairs at state-controlled businesses in Ghana.
He highlighted that it is replete with bizarre errors, misstatements, confusions, and flawed inferences. Especially when read against previous SIGA reports.
Parts of his post on X stated, “. The report as currently presented does not paint an accurate picture of affairs at state-controlled businesses in Ghana. It is replete with bizarre errors, misstatements, confusions, and flawed inferences. Especially when read against previous SIGA reports.
For example, the net loss for 2023 has been published in 3 different ways: GHS 2,573.2 million in the 2023 report, GHS 7,143.5 million in the 2024 report, and GHS 6,823.55 million in the 2025 report.
The net loss for 2022 has been published in 4 different ways. Revenue for 2021 has been published in 5 different five ways.
Total liabilities for 2021 appear as GHS135,883 million in the 2021 report, GHS172,043 million in the 2023 report, and GHS135,914 million in the 2025 report, a GHS36 billion excursion that appears and then vanishes.
These confusions make it really hard to make the comparisons across years that SIGA is trying to push us to do”.
He further added, “State-owned businesses’ underlying profitability declined in 2025. You heard that right. Contrary to what SIGA says, when you remove the currency effects, net profit fell 17.1 per cent, operating profit fell 22.7 per cent, and the operating margin narrowed by three and a half percentage points between 2024 and 2025”.
“In simple terms: SIGA told us that a loss of GHS 2.26 billion in 2024 switched into a profit of GHS19.80 billion in 2025. But as everyone now knows, if you ignore the currency revaluations, profit actually fell from GHS9.75 billion to GHS8.08 billion, a decline of 17.1 per cent,” he said.
In his concluding remarks, Bright Simon called on SIGA to withdraw, not just the confusing 2025 one, but all its reports from 2020, fix the errors, and submit a more reliable series.
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