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Herbalist arrested for smuggling hacksaw blades in bread to aid a robbery suspect’s escape

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Herbalist arrested for smuggling hacksaw blades in bread to aid a robbery suspect’s escape

A herbalist has been arrested for allegedly smuggling hacksaw blades in bread to aid a robbery suspect’s escape.

The herbalist has been identified as a 42-year-old man, with the incident said to have happened at the Kasoa CBD Police Station.

The herbalist has been identified as Mohammed Hamidus, a 42-year-old man, with the incident said to have happened at the Kasoa CBD Police Station.

The herbalist is said to have arrived at the station with a loaf of bread and six carbonated drinks intended for a remand prisoner, Cephas Bubune Sisiawovor, who was in custody for robbery.

The news shared by We Love Ghana on X stated, “JUST IN: A 42-year-old herbalist has been arrested at Kasoa CBD Police Station for allegedly hiding hacksaw blades inside bread and trying to give them to a robbery suspect in custody to help him escape from jail”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “Guys, wait, it’s all part of the plan, he needs to be there and imprisoned to be able to get his friends out”.

A netizen added, “Wonder shall never end; some people are just intentionally bad. They should serve more than what he is helping the robbery suspect serve”.

One X user added, “The level of idiocrasy in this is next level. Of anything you could put in food, it’s a saw(Metal) that you decided to. Before you jail him for the crime, jail him for the idiocrasy too”.

“Bro thought he was the Ghanaian Michael Scofield… but ended up starring in “Prison Break: The Prequel – Now With Extra Bread Crumbs!”

Herbalist turned inmate in 0.2 seconds. Next time, just send juju via WhatsApp, chale!”, an X user added.

One X user added, “I think He promised him to be invisible while doing the robbery, and it led to him being caught, hence guilty, to now let him rot in jail, so he came up with this plan. We plan, but God is the best of Planners”.

 In other news, the Ghana Police Service has arrested a young man for allegedly attempting to steal a police armoured vehicle at Nkawie Market in a brazen daylight incident.

The young man has been identified as Ebenezer Frimpong.

Reports suggest the man stole the Ghana Police Service armoured vehicle at Nkawie Market after the driver briefly stepped out, leaving the engine running.

He drove off but was later pursued and arrested near Mim, with the vehicle successfully recovered.

A post by UTV Ghana stated, “Ghana Police Service in the Ashanti Region has arrested a young man, Ebenezer Frimpong, for allegedly attempting to steal a police armoured vehicle at Nkawie Market in a brazen daytime incident.

The suspect is said to have taken advantage of a brief lapse in security after the police driver reportedly stepped out to purchase medication, leaving the engine of the vehicle running”.

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“It is a sweet decision” – Kpebu on High Court’s stripping OSP’s prosecutorial powers

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“It is a sweet decision” – Kpebu on High Court’s stripping OSP’s prosecutorial powers

Private Legal Practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has reacted to the High Court’s decision to strip the Office of the Special Prosecutors (OSP) of prosecutorial powers.

According to Lawyer Kpebu, it’s a sweet decision because, whether the Supreme Court will toe the same line as the High Court or not, it’s a different matter.

He highlighted that the High Court decision will bring back conversations around the Special Prosecutor, especially the misgovernance.  

Speaking in an interview with GHOne TV on April 16, 2026, Martin Kpebu explained, “It’s a sweet decision, but please listen carefully to what follows. I say it’s a sweet decision because, look, whether the Supreme Court will toe the same line as the High Court or not, it’s a different matter.

It’s sweet for me, because right now it brings back to the fore conversations around the Special Prosecutor, especially the misgovernance that’s gone on there, the things I’ve been crying about, and, you know, all the back and forth.

“So this decision has brought the discussion around his governance back to the fore, so we can begin to, sorry, we can continue to hold him accountable, how he allowed Ofori-Atta to flee, etcetera.

For me, they’re intertwined because there’s no way they can finish talking about this decision and not visit what he did when Ofori-Atta fled, and the fact that he didn’t start the investigations into the SML matter until he had fled, etc. So, for me, that’s why I say it is sweet,” he said.

Kpebu added, “When it comes to the merits of the case itself, what I say is that, look, in law, as we’ve said time and again, there are different schools of thought. Even the Supreme Court judges, you find they don’t subscribe to the same school of thought. You will find those who do a lot of the modern purposive approach, which also, in actual fact, encapsulates the literalist, etc.

Then you would find that when it comes to the philosophies, some are what we call they belong to the sociological school. We have the realists, to make it simple. All I’m saying in simple words is that the judges don’t think alike. So because they don’t think alike, it’s possible that when the Supreme Court comes to deal with the Noah Adamtey case, they can rule in a way that will be the same as what the High Court judge has ruled, that is to say, the OSP cannot prosecute a case without express authorisation from the Attorney General,” he said.

Meanwhile, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, the  Deputy Attorney General, has revealed that the Attorney-General’s Department has no intention not to comply with a High Court directive.

According to Dr Justice Srem-Sai, the Attorney-General will assume control over all OSP criminal prosecutions as directed by the High Court.

In a post on Facebook, Dr Justice Srem Sai wrote, “Yesterday, the High Court ordered the Honourable Attorney-General to take over all the cases which the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is prosecuting until such a time that the OSP obtains the constitutionally required authorisation to prosecute.

The order was given in a case brought by an accused person, one PETER ARCHIBLOD HYDE, who was being prosecuted by the OSP. In the case, PETER ARCHIBLOD HYDE asked the High Court to direct the OSP to show that its officers are authorised by the Attorney-General to initiate or conduct prosecution.

PETER ARCHIBLOD HYDE’s lawyer argued that both the Constitution and the OSP Act require that the OSP to prosecute, but on the authorisation of the Attorney General. The Court’s records show, however, that the OSP was unable to show that it had the Attorney-General’s authorisation – hence the Court’s order above.

The Honourable Attorney-General has no intention or capacity to disobey or ignore the High Court’s order. Accordingly, the Office of the Attorney-General will, in the coming days, begin to take the necessary steps to give effect to the Court’s order”.

His statement follows the Accra High Court, which ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has no authority to prosecute cases.

The High Court ruling stripped the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of its prosecutorial powers, handing them to the Attorney General (AG) to take over all criminal prosecutions.

On Wednesday, April 15, the High Court ruling was delivered, representing a significant development in Ghana’s legal and anti-corruption landscape.

Also, the court declared that all ongoing prosecutions initiated by the OSP are null and void, a decision that immediately halts multiple high-profile and ongoing cases being tried in various courts across the country.

Reports suggest the presiding judge, John Nyante Nyadu, further awarded costs of GH₵15,000 against the OSP, underscoring the Court’s position on the matter and the procedural concerns raised in the case.

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Gang leader behind Berekum Chelsea team bus attack survives gunshot wound

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Gang leader behind Berekum Chelsea team bus attack survives gunshot wound

The Gang leader behind the Berekum Chelsea team bus attack has survived a gunshot wound during a face-off with the police.  

It will be recalled that the Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of a suspected gang leader and one other individual in connection with the robbery incident that led to the tragic death of Dominic Frimpong, a footballer with Berekum Chelsea F.C.

According to the Police, arrests were made following an intelligence-led operation aimed at tracking down those believed to be responsible for the fatal robbery.

In a social media post on X, the Ghana Police Service stated, “POLICE UPDATE: TWO ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY ATTACK ON BREKUM CHELSEA FOOTBALL TEAM.

The Police have arrested the gang leader and one other suspect in connection with the robbery incident that led to the death of a Berekum Chelsea footballer.

One of the suspects sustained injuries during an exchange of fire with the police intelligence teams and has been conveyed to the hospital for medical attention.

Further details will be communicated”.

In a post shared on X, the gang leader was identified as 25-year-old Mohammed Ahmed, commonly known as “Can do”.

Reports suggest he sustained a gúnshot wound to the abdomen during a face-off with the Ghana Police Service after officers attempted to arrest them at their hideout.

The post shared by an X account identified as we love Ghana stated, “Below is 25-year-old MOHAMMED AHMED (alias “CAN DO”), identified as the gang leader behind the robbery attâck on the Berekum Chelsea team bus which resulted in the d£ath of Dominic Frimpong.

He sustained a gúnsh0t wound to the abdomen during a face-off with the Ghana Police Service after officers attempted to arrest them at their hideout in Atimatim, Kumasi. He is currently receiving treatment”.

Before, the Ghana Police Service had announced a manhunt for highway robbers who attacked the Berekum Chelsea team bus, leading to the death of Dominic Frimpong.

According to the Police, George Owusu Afriyie, 52, was also robbed of GHS 4,500.00, and two spent BB cartridges were retrieved from the scene.

The Ghana Police Service, in a statement shared on X, stated, “ The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched a manhunt for armed robbers who attacked passengers along the Ahyiresu-K wame Dwumor Sreso (KDS) road in the Nyinahin District on Sunday, 12 April 2026, at about 10:30 pm

Police patrol teams responded to distress calls and proceeded to the scene where a VIP bus with registration number AM 9334-20, carrying about thirty (30) football players and officials of Berekum Chelsea from Samreboi to Berekum, had skidded into a bush while attempting to escape from six armed men, three of whom were wielding pump-action guns.

During the attack, Dominic Frimpong, a footballer, sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, but unfortunately, he passed away while receiving treatment. Another victim, George Owusu Afriyie, 52, was also robbed of GHS 4,500.00. Two spent BB cartridges were retrieved from the scene to assist investigations.

The Regional Police Command has deployed additional personnel and Crime Scene experts to the area and is currently on a manhunt for the suspects. The Police assure the public that the perpetrators will be arrested within the shortest possible time.

The public is urged to remain calm and continue to have confidence in the Police while investigations continue”.

The Ghana Football Association has called for all necessary measures to be taken to ensure justice is served following the death of Berekum Chelsea forward Dominic Frimpong.

The GFA expressed its heartfelt condolences to Berekum Chelsea following the tragic highway robbery and death of one of their player.

According to the GFA, the tragic incident is not only a huge loss to Berekum Chelsea but also to Ghana football as a whole.

The GFA, in a statement, wrote, “This tragic incident is not only a huge loss to Berekum Chelsea but also to Ghana football as a whole”.

“The GFA is in constant communication with the club and relevant authorities, including the Ghana Police Service, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.”

“We urge that all necessary measures be taken to ensure justice is served.”

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“Mahama has fulfilled a lot of his promises; he will…” – Archbishop Agyinasare

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“Mahama has fulfilled a lot of his promises; he will…” – Archbishop Agyinasare

Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, the founder of Perez Chapel International, has weighed in on the debate surrounding the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill (Anti-LGBTQ bill) after President John Mahama stated it was not a priority.

It will be recalled that President John Dramani Mahama’s statement that Ghana is still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter, which is his government’s main focus and not the Anti-LGBTQ Bill.

 According to John Mahama, the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, while important, is not Ghana’s most urgent concern at this time.

Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, Mahama stated, “We are still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter”.

“While there are strong and differing views within our society, we believe that issues must be addressed through democratic processes, our core values, dialogue, and the rule of law,” he said.

However, Archbishop Dr Charles Agyinasare, during an interview with Bola Ray on Starrchat, expressed confidence in President Mahama to assent to the bill when passed by parliament.

According to Archbishop Agyinasare, President Mahama has fulfilled a lot of his promises, adding that he believes the president will sign the bill when passed.

Archbishop Agyinasare is quoted to have said, “President Mahama has fulfilled a lot of his promises, I believe he will sign the anti-LGBTQ-bill once it’s passed by parliament”.

Meanwhile, the president of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Matthew K. Gyamfi, has said that for President John Dramani Mahama to say the anti-LGBTQ Bill is not a priority is a very dangerous statement.

Bishop Gyamfi argued that President Mahama’s remarks indirectly tell him that the bill that Ghanaians placed before Parliament is not something that he’s considering seriously.

According to Bishop Gyamfi, prioritising economic issues does not conflict with passing the anti-LGBTQ Bill.

The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference asserted that Ghanaians need jobs, but the anti-LGBTQ Bill is equally important.

Bishop Gyamfi rejected recommendations that the controversial LGBTQ bill should be sidelined in favour of economic and social priorities.

According to the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ president, he acknowledged the importance of pressing concerns such as jobs, cost of living, and healthcare, but argued that values cannot be traded for them.

Speaking on PM Express on Joy News on Tuesday, Bishop Gyamfi stated, “He’s not wrong in pursuing his matters, because Ghanaians need jobs. They need help. They need other things. So these are important, and they should be a priority for the President.”

“And equally important and no less important is this law, this bill that Ghanaians have placed before Parliament, and we realise pursuing jobs, getting help for people, is not exclusive and cannot exclude, and should not exclude looking at proper family values and sexuality, the one does not throw away the other one.”

“We do not see how pursuing jobs, creating health and other things, how passing family values law will affect negatively, adversely passing this law, so for him to say it is not a priority for us is a very dangerous statement.”

“What makes it dangerous is he’s telling us indirectly that for him, this bill that Ghanaians, represented by a group of people, have placed before Parliament is not something that he’s considering seriously. The law is not important to him.”

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Mahama gov’t economic performance “unprecedented” under the 4th Republic – Archbishop Agyinasare

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Mahama gov’t economic performance “unprecedented” under the 4th Republic – Archbishop Agyinasare

Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, the founder of Perez Chapel International, has praised the John Mahama government’s economic performance.

According to Archbishop Agyinasare, President Mahama’s ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s economic performance is “unprecedented” in Ghana’s Fourth Republic.

He highlighted that he has witnessed the administration of various Ghanaian leaders for close to six decades, arguing that President Mahama’s speed of economic recovery surprised him, as economists predicted it would take a decade to stabilise Ghana’s economy.

“We haven’t seen the nation shift the way it has shifted,” he said.

Archbishop Agyinasare also highlighted that the absence of government scandals over the past year is “worthy of commendation.”

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana has said the quick turnaround of Ghana’s economy is by the grace of God.

According to President Mahama, in his imagination, he thought Ghana’s economy would need about two years for Ghanaians to begin to see a turnaround.

President Mahama noted that Ghana has become a poster child for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

He highlighted that anytime he meets the IMF officials and the World Bank officials, they do not believe what has happened in Ghana.

President Mahama noted that Ghana’s progress in the last year has received international recognition and admiration from other African countries, which are now studying Ghana’s policy choices.

He further detailed his government bringing inflation down from 23.8 per cent to 5.4 per cent within a year, and seeing the cedi appreciate by 37 per cent in the same period.

Speaking on the state of the economy during the 23rd Anniversary and Thanksgiving Service of the First Sky Construction Company on Sunday, January 25, President Mahama stated, “I have done this job before, and the crisis we faced was extremely difficult. In my own estimation, I thought it would take about two years to see an economic turnaround. But this is how far God has brought us”.

“We are all surprised and shocked at the speed of the recovery. Whenever I meet IMF and World Bank officials, they are amazed at what has happened in Ghana. Today, Ghana has become something of a poster child for the IMF and the World Bank. Bringing inflation down from 23.8 per cent to 5.4 per cent within a year, and seeing the cedi appreciate by 37 per cent in the same period, can only be attributed to the grace of God,” the President added.

He added, “So when you go to other African countries, they say dont you see Ghana, don’t you see what Ghana has done. And that is why I say, it is by the grace of God.”

“In my own imagination, I thought that we would need about two years to begin to see a turnaround, that is what I thought, but Ebenezer, this is how far God has brought us,” he said.

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“Stop eating banku at night” – Mahama advise Ghanaians

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“Stop eating banku at night” – Mahama advise Ghanaians

President John Dramani Mahama, at the launched cautioned Ghanaians against eating heavy meals late at night, using humour to encourage healthier lifestyles.

Speaking at the launch, President Mahama drew laughter from the audience, saying, “Stop eating banku at night”.

He further went on to advise Ghanaians that the ideal time for dinner should be taken earlier in the evening, saying, “If you are the kind of person who likes eating heavy foods, you are not physically active, you are sitting at one place, and yet when they give you your fufu or banku, you say it’s too small. You want a big bowl of fufu, and you want to eat it every day.

Sometimes you eat it at night before you go to sleep. Please, by 7 PM, eat your dinner and don’t eat again. If you are hungry, just pick a cup of tea or something. Don’t eat any heavy food. You come from work in the evening, your wife is tired, but you force her to come and get you banku at 10 PM, why?” he quizzed.

He further added, “Our fathers used to eat banku and co in the night, but they were physically active; they used to go to the farm, and they expended energy. Now we don’t do any physical activity. You wake up in the morning, eat breakfast, drive to work, sit behind the desk from 8 am to 5 pm, drive back home, and when you come home, you ask for your banku. What physical activity did you do to deserve banku?” he jokingly questioned.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled the Free Primary Health Care Programme, a major policy intervention aimed at improving access to essential and affordable healthcare for all.

The Presidency in a post on X stated, “He explained that the initiative aligns with global efforts toward universal health coverage, where every citizen can access essential care without financial burden. The programme places strong emphasis on prevention, early detection, and timely treatment of illnesses.

President Mahama further indicated that every Ghanaian is expected to undergo at least one health screening annually as part of efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare and improve national health outcomes.

The Free Primary Health Care Programme was launched at the Shai Osudoku District Hospital. The initiative signals a renewed focus on preventive care, with emphasis on early diagnosis, routine screening, and expanded community health services.

The policy introduces a nationwide preventive health approach, encouraging regular check-ups for all citizens while removing financial and administrative barriers to accessing basic care at the primary level.

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (MP), noted that care within the package will be delivered free at the point of use, describing the policy as a transition toward proactive healthcare supported by digital innovation and nationwide outreach.

The intervention is expected to ease financial burdens on citizens while broadening access to primary healthcare, reinforcing Ghana’s progress toward universal health coverage”.

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Police arrest 7 female suppliers of palm oil adulterated with Sudan dye

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Police arrest 7 female suppliers of palm oil adulterated with Sudan dye

The Koforidua Central Police Command has arrested seven female traders for possessing and selling palm oil adulterated with Sudan dye.

Reports by UTV on April 16, 2026, disclosed that the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) conducted market surveillance in Koforidua in 2025, with samples of palm oil collected for laboratory testing, with result confirmed the presence of Sudan dye in some of the products.

The FDA then proceeded to take action against traders involved in the sale of the contaminated oil by referring their findings to the Koforidua Central Police.

Reports suggest that on April 16, 2026, police arrested seven women believed to be suppliers of the tainted product.

According to reports, the suspects are producers from Akyem Maase in the Eastern Region, who supply palm oil to market women in Koforidua.

Meanwhile, the FDA has repeatedly warned against the use of Sudan dye in food products, highlighting that the substance is an industrial chemical commonly used in manufacturing textiles, leather, plastics, paper, hair products, mineral oils, waxes, and cosmetics to add colour.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the post shared by UTV Ghana stated, “Food adulteration is a big business? Some people are really harmful to the human race. I am no longer hungry in Ghana”.

“@fdaghana, please check our drinking waters on the market, a lot of unknown individuals just go and buy a branded sachet, a rubber and a bag of any water at all and begin to sell. Some of the water smells like a lot of chemicals. Our food and waters, which used to be medicinal, are poisonous”, one netizen added.

One X user wrote, “When I said this, the last time Ghanaians insulted me.

Most street traders are heartless, they’re feeding people poison”.

“All these wouldn’t be happening if government institutions were operating effectively to curb most of the stupid things being done by citizens in this country”, a netizen added.

One Ghanaian noted, “Watch how quickly they jail them and notice how politicians that embezzle state funds walk around freely…side note, they both deserve jail, but justice should be swift for both the poor and rich”.

“See how wicked a normal person is, and we blame politicians, but the grassroots is even more wicked to each other, selling poison to other people without telling them yh”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “The sad part is, due to illiteracy, some of these women don’t understand why they are even being arrested cos afterall they think the sudee won’t do anything”.

“I have been saying this for a while now. Our biggest problem as a country is some of our traders and the market people ooo

These people really don’t care about anyone ooo

All they did was spend their money”, a netizen highlighted.

One last X user added, “When we say the citizens are more wicked than their leaders, it’s no joke. Very evil people. Many innocent people have suffered kidney damage due to wicked people like this”.

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“I shook frigorously at the airport”- Franklin Cudjoe opens up about how he realised he had Parkinson’s disease

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“I shook frigorously at the airport”- Franklin Cudjoe opens up about how he realised he had Parkinson’s disease

Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI Africa, has opened up about how he realised he had Parkinson’s disease.

It will be recalled that Franklin Cudjoe, some months ago, publicly announced he had been living with Parkinson’s disease for the past eight years.

The IMANI president, in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 8, 2026, recounted that he earlier told Ghanaians at the beginning of the year that he was living with a movement disorder.

He further went on to confirm that his disease is Parkinson’s.

Franklin Cudjoe, in his post, wrote, “At the beginning of this year, I did mention that I was living with a movement disorder. Well, folks, it is Parkinsons. I had been living with it for the past eight years. My doctors in Ghana, neurologists in fact, ( And we have very few of them in Ghana ) have been very supportive.

Through the generous support of very close acquaintances, I have also been seeking medical care abroad. Parkinsons has no cure, but it won’t kill you. It can only be managed with expensive medication and lifestyle adjustment ( diet and physical exercises, especially). Many thanks to all who have shown concern”.

He further added, “I am determined to raise awareness and continue to support the Parkinson’s support group in Ghana.

Once again, please avoid prolonged exposure to chemicals, and please go for a clinical assessment once you notice changes in your physical movements.  It may also be  hereditary, although research shows that it is less than 10%

Keep well”.

Speaking to TV3’s Portia Gabor in an interview for a documentary on Parkinson’s disease, Franklin Cudjoe opened up, narrating how he realised he had Parkinson’s disease.

The IMANI President recounted, “I got to know about it eight years ago, actually. Um, ’cause now that I remember, the symptoms started about two years earlier. In the… I remember I was being told that, look, my hand shakes sometimes. So what happens when it shakes a bit, and it goes away? And it followed… what followed was my elevated shoulder, the left side. Uh, I have meetings I attend, people ask me, uh, ‘What’s happening to you?’ I said, ‘Okay, I don’t know.’

Sometimes I feel like spasms, but then it wasn’t really that deep. Then came 2020. So we were just on holiday in the UK, and then we were just returning, uh, January 20th, if I remember, 2020, just on the verge of COVID and at the airport, I shook vigorously. I was shaking vigorously; I just couldn’t lift anything. And anyway, we’re coming to Ghana anyway, so I said, ‘Okay, well, listen, uh, I’ll come to Ghana and then check us out. What is this?’”

He added, “I saw my GP, uh, and he said, ‘Look, he thinks I need a special specialist to assess what was happening.’ So he recommended one doctor, Dr Chawi Felly? Interesting lady, very smart lady, and then she diagnosed me, and she said it was Parkinson’s.

She asked me, ‘So what are you gonna do?’ I said, ‘Well, we’ll live with it, right?’ Um, but I sought a second opinion said the same thing, Parkinson’s. I sought a third opinion. My friends are like, ‘Oh, just a second, third opinion.’

European doctors had a life scan of my brain; they said, ‘Yeah, it is Parkinson’s.’ But they thought it was advanced, so they were thinking of possible surgery. I said no. Then I went to an Italian neurologist in the Middle East, Dubai, an excellent man as well. He also said the same thing. So now it’s set up. I mean, that’s been the journey. It’s not been easy, but it’s been manageable.”

Meanwhile, Franklin Cudjoe has revealed he spends about about $80 to $90 every six days on medication for Parkinson’s disease.

The IMANI president disclosed that the medications for Parkinson’s disease are expensive, with costs running as high as $60 to $100 every six days, depending on the combination required.

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“Aboboyaa hell no!” – Mahama’s Free Primary Health Care Aboboyaa causes commotion on X

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“Aboboyaa hell no!” – Mahama’s Free Primary Health Care Aboboyaa causes commotion on X

President John Dramani Mahama’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative, using Aboboyaa as a means to transport patients, has caused a commotion on the social media platform X.

The Ghana Health Service has said the Free Primary Healthcare Aboboyaa initiative is to ensure no Ghanaian is left behind when it comes to accessing essential health services.

In a post on X, they stated, “Today, we at Ghana Health Service commit to fully implementing the Free Primary Healthcare initiative and ensuring that no Ghanaian is left behind when it comes to accessing essential health services”.

However, netizens on X have been left unimpressed with the use of Aboboyaa as a means of transport.

One netizen on X highlighted that Aboboyaa as a primary healthcare provider is a Hell no!

He wrote, “Tricycle doesn’t fly, so how does it bypass those horrible roads? Over 69 years of independence, and Aboboyaa is a primary healthcare provider. Hell no!”.

Another X user added, “Zipline drones cancelled for this in big 2026. Oh God”.

“I genuinely want to know which government official came up with this idea”, one X user added.

“This was discussed at cabinet meeting ooo 😂😂😭💔like all of them agreed to do this for us. Adeɛ yi ahye me.

Nyame nkoaa ne nokwafou”, a netizen added.

Also another netizen on X slammed the John Mahama government for introducing an Aboboyaa as part of the vehicle being used under the  Free Primary Health Care program.

According to the netizen identified as Gen Buhari, President Mahama’s son, when sick, will never use this Aboboyaa under his own father’s Free Primary Health Care because it’s not safe.

In a post shared on X, the netizen wrote, “Breaking News 🚨🚨

Sharaf Mahama, when SICK, would never use this Aboboyaa under his own father’s Free Primary Health Care because it’s not safe.

Sadly, this aboboyaa is meant for the poor Ghanaian Citizens”.

Meanwhile, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), has commended Ghana and the John Mahama government for launching its Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) initiative.

In a post shared on his X page on April 16, 2026, the WHO Director-General wrote, “I congratulate the President of #Ghana, @JDMahama, and Minister of @mohgovgh, @KMAkandoh, on the launch of the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) initiative.

This important milestone brings Ghana closer to achieving Universal Health Coverage. Strong primary health care is essential to improving population health, enabling earlier detection, timely treatment, and more effective disease prevention”.

In related news, a video has been shared on social media showing how the Free Primary Health Care Programme, launched by President John Dramani Mahama, detected a hypertensive patient just hours after launch.

According to reports, Beatrice Elikplim, a 53-year-old woman, walked into the facility to check her vitals and was found to have a hypertensive crisis.

In a post shared on X by TV3, read, “Just hours after President John Dramani Mahama launched the Free Primary Healthcare Programme at the Shai-Osudoku District Hospital, the new system proved its life-saving potential.

Beatrice Elikplim, a 53-year-old woman, walked into the facility to check her vitals and was found to have a hypertensive crisis with a blood pressure reading of 200/100 mmHg, a medical emergency that could have caused immediate organ damage or death”.

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Ghana to produce 600,000 tons of tomatoes annually after MoFA–FarmMate deal

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Ghana to produce 600,000 tons of tomatoes annually after MoFA–FarmMate deal

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has signed a landmark Public-Private Partnership aimed at tackling Ghana’s tomato imports by achieving national self-sufficiency.

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the agreement was signed by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and FarmMate Limited to boost domestic tomato production.

Reports by Graphic stated, “The initiative is expected to expand tomato cultivation from about 1,000 acres currently under FarmMate’s operations to 40,000 acres nationwide. At full scale, it targets the production of 400,000 tonnes of fresh tomatoes annually, supported by processing capacity of 20 tonnes per hour and the delivery of 200,000 tonnes of tomato puree each year”.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, stated, “The implementation of the programme will significantly reduce Ghana’s import dependence, address price volatility, reduce losses during glut periods and ensure availability during lean periods”.

He further noted that the initiative would “ensure guaranteed off-take for farmers, improve incomes, productivity, and confidence to scale, deliver consistent quality supply for traders, processors, and consumers”.

In related news, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has welcomed the decision by Burkina Faso to lift its suspension on fresh tomato exports.

In a statement on April 2, 2026, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry highlighted that one of five key meetings by the Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare and her Burkinabe counterparts led to the lifting of the ban.

“This development is a positive outcome of ongoing bilateral engagements between Ghana and Burkina Faso,” said the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry.

They further disclosed that they will continue to collaborate with Burkinabe authorities and local stakeholders to maintain a smooth trading environment, adding that efforts to strengthen Ghana’s domestic tomato value chain are also being intensified.

The news comes after the Burkina Faso government has announced an immediate nationwide halt of tomato exports, raising concerns for Ghana.

In a joint statement issued, the Burkinabè government banned the export of fresh tomatoes.

The statement issued by the Burkinabè government in Ouagadougou says the suspension is effective immediately and will remain “until further notice,” to prioritise local supply for domestic processing industries.

The directive was signed by the Burkinabè trade and agriculture ministries, which have also halted the issuance of Special Export Authorisations (ASE).

Reports suggest traders have been given a two-week window to complete ongoing transactions.

The decision by the Burkinabè government is expected to have immediate implications for Ghana’s food supply, with Ghana heavily dependent on tomato imports from Burkina Faso to supplement local production.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Agriculture Minister, John Dumelo, has said that within three or four years, Ghana should be self-sufficient in terms of tomato production.

John Dumelo urged the Ghanaian farmers to intensify dry-season farming to boost local production of tomatoes.

According to John Dumelo, Ghana may not immediately stop sourcing tomatoes from Burkina Faso, but it must take steps to reduce its reliance on imported tomatoes.

The Deputy Agric Minister added that sustained investment in local farming could change the situation in the medium term.

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“Sharaf Mahama, when SICK would never use this Aboboyaa” – Netizen slams Mahama gov’t

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“Sharaf Mahama, when SICK would never use this Aboboyaa” – Netizen slams Mahama gov’t

A netizen on X has slammed the John Mahama government for introducing an Aboboyaa as part of the vehicle being used under the Free Primary Health Care program.

According to the netizen identified as Gen Buhari, President Mahama’s son, when sick, will never use this Aboboyaa under his own father’s Free Primary Health Care because it’s not safe.

In a post shared on X, the netizen wrote, “Breaking News 🚨🚨

Sharaf Mahama, when SICK, would never use this Aboboyaa under his own father’s Free Primary Health Care because it’s not safe.

Sadly, this aboboyaa is meant for the poor Ghanaian Citizens”.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Health Service has said the Free Primary Healthcare Aboboyaa initiative is to ensure no Ghanaian is left behind when it comes to accessing essential health services.

In a post on X, they stated, “Today, we at Ghana Health Service commit to fully implementing the Free Primary Healthcare initiative and ensuring that no Ghanaian is left behind when it comes to accessing essential health services”.

In related news, A video has been shared on social media showing how the Free Primary Health Care Programme, launched by President John Dramani Mahama, detected a hypertensive patient just hours after launch.

According to reports, Beatrice Elikplim, a 53-year-old woman, walked into the facility to check her vitals and was found to have a hypertensive crisis.

In a post shared on X by TV3, read, “Just hours after President John Dramani Mahama launched the Free Primary Healthcare Programme at the Shai-Osudoku District Hospital, the new system proved its life-saving potential.

Beatrice Elikplim, a 53-year-old woman, walked into the facility to check her vitals and was found to have a hypertensive crisis with a blood pressure reading of 200/100 mmHg, a medical emergency that could have caused immediate organ damage or death”.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled the Free Primary Health Care Programme, a major policy intervention aimed at improving access to essential and affordable healthcare for all.

The Presidency in a post on X stated, “He explained that the initiative aligns with global efforts toward universal health coverage, where every citizen can access essential care without financial burden. The programme places strong emphasis on prevention, early detection, and timely treatment of illnesses.

President Mahama further indicated that every Ghanaian is expected to undergo at least one health screening annually as part of efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare and improve national health outcomes.

The Free Primary Health Care Programme was launched at the Shai Osudoku District Hospital. The initiative signals a renewed focus on preventive care, with emphasis on early diagnosis, routine screening, and expanded community health services.

The policy introduces a nationwide preventive health approach, encouraging regular check-ups for all citizens while removing financial and administrative barriers to accessing basic care at the primary level.

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“Red ring?” – Ajagurajah alleges RNAQ’s real source of wealth

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“Red ring?” – Ajagurajah alleges RNAQ’s real source of wealth

Bishop Kwabena Boakye Asiamah, the founder of the Ajagurajah Movement, has claimed Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ), a Ghanaian business mogul, may not be clean.

Ajagurajah alleged that RNAQ’s wealth might be tied to spiritual backing, citing the red ring often seen on RNAQ’s finger in photos to argue his case.

In a post on X, a netizen sharing the news wrote, “Ajagurajah has suggested that businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye’s wealth may not be clean, adding there could be a spiritual backing to it.

In a TikTok video, he pointed to a red ring often seen on RNAQ’s finger in photos and used it to support his view.

He said that for someone around 40 years old to have built such wealth, there must be something beyond what people see, especially after, as he claimed, checks by the Ghana Revenue Authority and EOCO did not find anything wrong with his source of income.

“The GRA, EOCO, and others have checked his source of wealth and found nothing dubious.

“A 40-year-old person has managed to become so rich, and you think there is nothing behind his wealth? Wise up!

“Let me show you something. He does not go anywhere without his ring, watch it well,” he said.

He also dismissed suggestions that the ring is just for fashion, saying people should pay attention to what he is explaining.

Ajagurajah later showed a similar ring and said the red stone in it has a spiritual meaning”.

In related news, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, a Ghanaian business mogul, has revealed that his wealth is so large that he can’t even spend 2% of it.

According to Richard Nii Armah Quaye, he used to spend about 20% of his income, and now he cannot even he used to spend about 20% of his wealth.

Speaking in a video shared on X, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, while delivering a speech, stated, “As you continue to grow, your income begins to increase, so the 20% will also continue to increase for you. As I speak to you now, I am still spending below 20% of my income”.

“In fact, looking at where I am in life and where I started, I was around the 20% mark. But as you move forward and your worth becomes bigger, now I take about 2% of my worth, and I can’t even spend it,” he added.

Meanwhile, Kwadwo Twum-Boafo, the CEO of Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), has said Richard Nii Armah-Quaye should not have drawn attention to himself.

According to the FIC CEO, his agency looked into the operations of Richard Nii Armah-Quaye’s businesses and taxes and noted the former BILLs CEO shouldn’t have attracted attention.

In a post on X shared by CDR Africe, the FIC CEO has stated, “We did a thorough investigation into Richard Nii Armah-Quaye’s operations, businesses and taxes, and we found that perhaps what he shouldn’t have done was attract attention”.

Kwadwo Twum-Boafo’s remarks follow, the FIC clearing both Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan, and Richard Nii Armah-Quaye of any wrongdoing.

The two Ghanaian businessmen have been cleared following detailed investigations into their financial transactions.

Ing. Kwadwo Twum Boafo, in an interview with GHOne TV, stated, “McDan’s issue has been resolved. That is why I keep saying we don’t do personal vendettas. You can speak with him… His accounts are unfrozen.

“The accounts of Richard Nii Armah-Quaye were frozen, but they have been unfrozen now because there was a determination that there was no need for it to go forward,” Ing. Boafo said.

Ing. Kwadwo Twum Boafo detailed that both men cooperated fully with investigators during the process.

He explained, “He came here, sat down with us and gave a thorough explanation of what he does, and there was no problem. We deal with people fairly, there are no personal vendettas”.

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How man attempting to bolt with a police armoured vehicle in brazen daylight was BUSTED

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How man attempting to bolt with a police armoured vehicle in brazen daylight was BUSTED

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a young man for allegedly attempting to steal a police armoured vehicle at Nkawie Market in a brazen daylight incident.

The young man has been identified as Ebenezer Frimpong.

Reports suggest the man stole the Ghana Police Service armoured vehicle at Nkawie Market after the driver briefly stepped out, leaving the engine running.

He drove off but was later pursued and arrested near Mim, with the vehicle successfully recovered.

A post by UTV Ghana stated, “Ghana Police Service in the Ashanti Region has arrested a young man, Ebenezer Frimpong, for allegedly attempting to steal a police armoured vehicle at Nkawie Market in a brazen daytime incident.

The suspect is said to have taken advantage of a brief lapse in security after the police driver reportedly stepped out to purchase medication, leaving the engine of the vehicle running”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “Only in Ghana

Bro saw a whole armoured vehicle with the engine running and said “opportunity.”

The audacity. The confidence. The stupidity.

Ran with it all the way to Mim before reality caught up”.

Another X user added, “ If this were in America, the police officer would be at fault. You never leave your service car running unattended, but we’re not ready to have that conversation.

Someone go come comment nonsense to prove otherwise”.

“Ahhhh Ghana na ankasa chaw pple mad wey dem dey clothes inner ooo.. So wait oo, like he go use do commercial car or private anaaa he go park am fr bush den lef am…??”, a netizen added.

One more X user added, “Some people do move like normal people, but deep down they’re mad to the core. What’s he thinking he could do with that police van or he thinks it’s GTA V? This dude is in a deep hole rn”.

In other news, A Police Officer identified as Sgt. Mathew of the Madina Police Station has assaulted ECG staff, along with a CID officer.

Reports suggest, Sgt. Mathew allegedly assaulted ECG staff, along with a CID officer, after they filmed him following a power disconnection.

Reports suggest the ECG staff cut the Police Officer’s power at his Pantang residence over an unpaid ₵13,191 bill.

GHOne TV in a post on X sharing the news wrote, “Police Officer, Sgt. Mathew of the Madina Police Station allegedly assaults ECG staff, along with a CID officer, after they filmed him following a power disconnection at his Pantang residence over an unpaid ₵13,191 bill…”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the development wrote, “NO ONE IS SERVING HERE IN GHANA, THEY ARE ALL WORKING FOR SALARIES, THEY DON’T HAVE THE COUNTRY AT HEART”.

“Integrity….!! This must be investigated with punishment. This is indiscipline…. No one is above the law”, a netizen added.

One X user added. “So are these actually the security officers who are supposed to be protecting and ensuring the citizens’ safety? I’m not surprised tho cuz it really seems like there’s no law or IGP in the country at the moment ‼️useless regime”.

A netizen added, “@GhPoliceService Sack all these foolish and lawless officers from the service and prosecute them for Assault. You can clearly see that they were targeting the camera because they intended to misbehave. But in Ghana, everything is on camera”.

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Photos – More than 15 vehicles destroyed in Kumasi fuel tanker crash

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Photos – More than 15 vehicles destroyed in Kumasi fuel tanker crash

More than 15 vehicles have been destroyed following a fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres of petrol that crashed

The incident is said to have happened in a garage at Ridge, near Plux 2 Pub, in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region.

Reports suggest the incident occurred on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and destroyed more than 15 vehicles. Thankfully, no casualties were recorded.

However, the crash has left the garage owner counting his losses after his vehicles on sale displayed along the way were destroyed.

According to reports, Firefighters from the Kumasi Kejetia Fire Station and the Ashanti Regional Fire Headquarters responded promptly to control and prevent a possible fire explosion.

In other news, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has announced that twelve firefighters have been injured after a fuel tanker exploded while they were battling a blaze at Potsin in the Central Region.

According to the GNFS, four personnel sustained severe injuries, while the other eight sustained minor injuries.

In a statement, the GNFS wrote, “1. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reports that a total of twelve (12) firefighters sustained injuries following an explosion during efforts to contain a fuel tanker fire at Gomoa Potsin in the Central Region

2. At approximately 0558 hours on Tuesday, 17th March 2026, the Central Regional Fire Control Room received a distress call reporting a fire outbreak involving a fuel tanker (GT 5671-22) along the Winneba-Accra Highway. Fire appliances from the Apam and Kasoa Fire Stations were immediately dispatched to the scene, with support from a private water tanker.

3. Upon arrival at 0626 hours, firefighters encountered a fully developed fire involving a fuel tanker carrying approximately 54,000 litres of petrol. The fire was rapidly spreading to nearby properties, posing a significant risk to lives and infrastructure. The driver and his mate, however, escaped unhurt

4. Through coordinated and tactical firefighting efforts, the team successfully contained the blaze, which affected nearby structures, and brought it under control at 0758 hours. The fire was completely extinguished at 0842 hours.

5. However, during cooling operations aimed at preventing re-ignition and possible secondary explosions, the tanker reignited and subsequently exploded, resulting in injuries to twelve (12) firefighters.

6. Out of the injured personnel, four (4) sustained severe injuries. Three 3) were rushed to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital, while one (1) was treated at the Potsin Polyclinic. The remaining eight (8) sustained minor injuries and were treated on-site by the Ambulance Service Team. All the severely injured firefighters have since been treated and discharged

The Central Regional Commander. ACFO I Merinder Marv Attigah Mensah, in the company of the Director of Operations, DCFO Roberta Aggrey Ghanson, visited both the injured personnel and the incident scene earlier today and assured them of Management’s commitment to their welfare and full recovery

8. Firefighters remain at the scene to ensure safety as arrangements are underway for the safe transfer of the remaining petrol from the affected tanker into another tanker

9. The cause of the crash and the resulting fire remains under investigation

10. The Ghana National Fire Service expresses its special appreciation to all supporting agencies whose timely intervention contributed to the successful management of the incident.

11. The Service reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property and remains deeply concerned about the safety and welfare of its personnel

12. The Service extends its best wishes for continued recovery to the affected firefighters and expresses sincere empathy to all victims of this unfortunate incident. Treatment”.

NDC will suffer in the 2028 election if… – Asiedu Nketia’s son warns  

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NDC will suffer in the 2028 election if… – Asiedu Nketia’s son warns  

Charles Asiedu, the son of the NDC chairman Asiedu Nketia and the Member of Parliament for Tano South, has warned his own party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) they will suffer in the 2028 general election.

According to Charles Asiedu, the NDC would suffer if they refuse to prosecute individuals accused of embezzling state funds.

Speaking on Angel TV Charles Asiedu stated, “Those who have stolen the country’s money, if we refuse to make them face the laws and refund the money back to the state, in the 2028 election campaign, we will suffer. This is not the first time I am saying this here because we also represent some people in Ghana”.

“Some people call some of us to complain about these people, so some of us, whichever way we can, make the law and the authorities who make laws work do their job; we will make sure they do it to punish them.”

Charles Asiedu also touched on the brouhaha surrounding the former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who is under investigation for corruption and related activities.

He explained that Ken Ofori-Atta’s being granted bail in the US is separate from the charges pursued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana, and that the OSP is still pursuing the matter.

“So let no one mix these two to make it look like the OSP has failed because the way he wanted Ken Ofori Atta to be arrested has been granted bail, it is not the OSP’s stance that they arrested him in America,” he said.

In related news, Ghana has been ranked 76th out of 182 countries in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) after scoring 43 out of 100.

The Corruption Index was released by Transparency International in a press release dated February 10, 2026.

The findings show that Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts have so far yielded limited results.

A statement from Transparency International noted, “In an interconnected world, we need both national action and multilateral cooperation to protect the public interest and tackle shared challenges like corruption.

At a time when we’re seeing a dangerous disregard for international norms from some states, we need to protect a rules-based global order that is grounded in transparency, accountability to citizens and respect for human rights,” the statement said.

Ghana’s best CPI performance was in 2014, when it scored 48 out of 100. The score declined steadily in the years that followed, reaching 40 in 2017.

Ghana has declined on the index, maintaining a score of 43 since 2020, an indication that recent anti-corruption initiatives by successive governments have not translated into meaningful results.

Meanwhile, on related corruption news, Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has said the $20 billion ORAL’s projection recovery could be achieved if offshore funds being pursued are added.

According to the Attorney General, Ablakwa’s $20 billion ORAL’s projection recovery places enormous pressure on him because Ghanaians now expect that amount to be delivered.

Speaking on Starr Chat with Bola Ray on Thursday, Dr Ayine explained that the $20 billion was Ablakwa’s own calculations and estimates.

He, however, asserted that the recovery could approach $20 billion if funds being pursued offshore are taken into account.

Watch – Police Officer assaults ECG staff after his power was cut over ₵13,191 unpaid bill

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Watch – Police Officer assaults ECG staff after his power was cut over ₵13,191 unpaid bill

A Police Officer identified as Sgt. Mathew of the Madina Police Station has assaulted ECG staff, along with a CID officer.

Reports suggest, Sgt. Mathew allegedly assaulted ECG staff, along with a CID officer, after they filmed him following a power disconnection.

Reports suggest the ECG staff cut the Police Officer’s power at his Pantang residence over an unpaid ₵13,191 bill.

GHOne TV in a post on X sharing the news wrote, “Police Officer, Sgt. Mathew of the Madina Police Station allegedly assaults ECG staff, along with a CID officer, after they filmed him following a power disconnection at his Pantang residence over an unpaid ₵13,191 bill…”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the development wrote, “NO ONE IS SERVING HERE IN GHANA, THEY ARE ALL WORKING FOR SALARIES, THEY DON’T HAVE THE COUNTRY AT HEART”.

“Integrity….!! This must be investigated with punishment. This is indiscipline…. No one is above the law”, a netizen added.

One X user added. “So are these actually the security officers who are supposed to be protecting and ensuring the citizens’ safety? I’m not surprised tho cuz it really seems like there’s no law or IGP in the country at the moment ‼️useless regime”.

A netizen added, “@GhPoliceService Sack all these foolish and lawless officers from the service and prosecute them for Assault. You can clearly see that they were targeting the camera because they intended to misbehave. But in Ghana, everything is on camera”.

 In related news, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced they have empowered franchise officers, commonly known as metre readers, to disconnect the electricity supply over unpaid bills.

According to the ECG Public Relations Officer in the Ashanti West region, Benjamin Obeng Antwi, Metre readers are now authorised to disconnect power from households with unpaid bills.

Before, the Metre readers were equipped to access and verify meter readings and calculate power consumed by customers.

He further detailed that for customer safety, franchise officers, commonly known as metre readers, will be provided with official identification cards and introductory letters from ECG.

Benjamin Obeng Antwi is quoted to have said, “Now the franchise officers have been empowered to disconnect your meter. If they come to your premises and you owe, they show you your bill, and ask you to go and pay”.

“The caveat is that they don’t accept cash. They only let you use the cashless system. Either through the short code *226# or the ECG power app, and you make payments on your own,” he explained.

“We have even added a prepaid monitor to their activities. they can come to your premises and monitor your prepaid as well,” he said.

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Photos of 1 of the newly acquired 100 Metro Mass buses allegedly being pushed causes stir  

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Photos of 1 of the newly acquired 100 Metro Mass buses allegedly being pushed causes stir  

A netizen on X has shared photos of one of the 100 newly acquired Metro Mass Buses being pushed on the streets has cause a stir.

In the viral photo shared by the X user identified as Xhabi, a group of men was seen allegedly pushing one of the newly acquired 100 Metro Mass buses.  

A netizen also alleged that during the Deputy Minister for Transport, Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, on a test run in one of the vehicles, broke down and had to be pushed by people on the scene.

The netizen alleged, “After the Deputy Minister for Transport, Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, inspected the newly acquired Metro Mass Transit buses, one of the vehicles reportedly broke down and had to be pushed by people on the scene”.

It will be recalled that Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has announced that Ghana has received 100 new 29-seater buses in government efforts to tackle recent public transport challenges.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the 100 new buses form part of a total of 300 procured by the government, which is aimed at improving transport services and reducing pressure on commuters.

In a post on Sunday, April 5, 2026, on X, Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated, “In the meantime, 100  29-seater buses have arrived in the country to ease recent road transport challenges. They form part of 300 procured for the purpose.

Another batch of 100 will arrive in August, with the last batch of 100 arriving in November”.

However, in early 2026, a video surfaced of the Aayalolo BRT buses left to rot amid the ongoing public transportation crisis in Accra.

In the viral video, the Aayalolo BRT buses have been left abandoned at the  Achimota New Station Aayalolo yard, rusting away.

TV3’s Christian Yalley in the viral video narrated that some of the Aayalolo BRT buses’ tyres have been removed, and are just stationary, adding that some of the buses are entirely grounded.

He highlighted that they were not allowed to go and film inside the buses to see the exact defect of the buses, adding that the buses have been grounded for years.

In related news, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, the Minister of Transport, has launched an investigation into the reports surrounding the auctioning of over 300 Metro Mass Transit buses under the Akufo-Addo government.

Speaking to the media in Accra on Monday, January 19, the Transport Minister stated, “As for the auctions, this was what we had, but the boards are going through to see whether or not they were of correct merit for that amount,” he said.

He added, “It is not something that I can just say that it was whether over or it was not unduly priced but it was auctions that they did, and if we need to question or to go into it, I’ve instructed all the management and boards to have a second look at it, and then we’ll see what happens next.”

“But the reality today is how do we improve on the situation we have at hand, and we have come out with these measures with the unions, and I believe that this will bring some relief to our commuters,” he said.

His remarks follow, Haroun Apaw Wiredu, the Deputy Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit, has revealed that 313 Metro Mass buses were sold for GHC2,500 each in October 2020.

According to the Deputy MD, the 313 buses were sold after they were declared unserviceable, adding that the buses had minor issues but were deliberately written off and sold cheaply to cronies.

The Deputy MD of Metro Mass Transit Ltd asserted that the company was run like a criminal scheme known as “cannibalisation” under the previous government.

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Some judges have reduced themselves to remand officers – Justin Kodua alleges  

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Some judges have reduced themselves to remand officers – Justin Kodua alleges  

Justin Kodua, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has alleged that some Judges have reduced themselves to remand officers.

According to Justin Kodua, the Judges have reduced themselves to remand officers just to act in the interest of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).

In a news card shared by JOY FM, Justin Kodua is quoted to have said, “Some judges have reduced themselves to remand officers, acting in the interest of the NDC”.

Also, Justin Kodua Frimpong, during a press conference yesterday, April 15, 2026, accused the Mahama government of arbitrary arrest and prosecution of its members.

According to the NPP,  the actions being taken by the NDC government authorities undermine democratic principles and the rule of law.

He warned that such developments could set a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s political environment.

Justin Kodua Frimpong warned that a future NPP administration should not be faulted if similar measures are taken against members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) members.

Speaking to journalists at a press conference on Wednesday, April 15, Justin Kodua Frimpong stated, “Somewhere in 2025, this government was arresting, detaining and arbitrarily arraigning members of our party before some kangaroo courts. We came to you, and we were not calling on the media, CSOs, and the clergy to come to the defence of the NPP, but rather let you all be aware of what the NDC is doing.

They are sidestepping our constitution, the respect for the rule of law, liberty, and freedom of expression, and we want to send a signal to them that no condition is permanent and definitely, the tables will turn.

And we don’t want a situation where the tables will turn, and people will come to the NPP government and ask why these things are happening.”

His comments come on the back of the arrest of Abubakar Yakubu, popularly known as Baba Amando, a Sunyani East NPP Communications Team member, who has been remanded into custody for two weeks.

Reports suggest Baba Amando was remanded by an Accra Circuit Court on charges including offensive conduct, false publication, and the circulation of statements likely to incite fear and panic.

He was remanded to custody for two weeks to allow prosecutors to conduct forensic investigations.

Also, NPP MP Baffour Awuah launches a scathing attack on the judge in the Baba Amando case.

Baffour Awuah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, criticised the judge hearing the matter, Justice Kunza, who remanded his client for two weeks.

The lawyer accused the judge of being partisan, suggesting that his actions showed that he was a member of the ruling NDC.

Speaking to the media after the proceedings, “I am in my 16 years of practice, I’ve never publicly criticised a judge. Never, it is never my practice. It’s not something I want to do. I am always reluctant. I defend the judiciary. But in this instance, I think that Justice Joseph Kunzu, very respectfully, the only thing different from him is that he’s not wearing an NDC flag or paraphernalia. That is the only thing that distinguishes him from a member of the NDC.

“This is so bad. I’ve never seen it before a judge. Look, let me restrain myself. It’s so bad. Never, in my own 16 years, I’ve never, ever criticised a judge. But I’ve seen a judge who the only difference between himself and a member of the NDC is that he’s not clad in an NDC flag,” he fumed.

He added, “A judge is supposed to be an independent-minded person. I’m so surprised. The only thing which is different, which distinguishes him from a member of the NDC, is that, sitting there, he was in a wig and gown. That is the only thing that distinguishes him.”

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“No High Court can strip the OSP of prosectorial power” – Prof Kwaku Azar

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“No High Court can strip the OSP of prosectorial power” – Prof Kwaku Azar

Renowned legal scholar and governance advocate, Prof Stephen Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, has said that the High Court cannot strip the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of prosecutorial power.

His comments follow, an Accra High Court, which ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has no authority to prosecute cases.

The High Court ruling stripped the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of its prosecutorial powers, handing them to the Attorney General (AG) to take over all criminal prosecutions.

On Wednesday, April 15, the High Court ruling was delivered, representing a significant development in Ghana’s legal and anti-corruption landscape.

Also, the court declared that all ongoing prosecutions initiated by the OSP are null and void, a decision that immediately halts multiple high-profile and ongoing cases being tried in various courts across the country.

Reports suggest the presiding judge, John Nyante Nyadu, further awarded costs of GH₵15,000 against the OSP, underscoring the Court’s position on the matter and the procedural concerns raised in the case.

In a news card shared by GHOne TV, Kwaku Azar is quoted as saying, “ No High Court can strip the OSP of prosecutorial power. The OSP is here to stay!”.

Earlier, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, a legal practitioner and scholar, disclosed that in most constitutional systems, prosecutorial power is vested in a public authority, usually the Attorney-General.

In a write-up he wrote, “In most constitutional systems, prosecutorial power is vested in a public authority, usually the Attorney-General.

But does that mean one office must control all prosecutions?

Let us travel.

In Morrison v. Olson, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the appointment of an independent counsel with full prosecutorial powers. Not under the Attorney-General’s daily control. Not within the usual chain. Still constitutional. The monopoly theory failed.

In Vineet Narain v. Union of India, the Indian Supreme Court went further. Independence was not optional. It was required. Because the executive cannot be trusted to investigate itself. The answer was structural insulation.

In Glenister v. President of South Africa, the Court confirmed that Parliament may create and relocate anti-corruption and prosecutorial functions. The Constitution does not freeze power in one office. What matters is independence and effectiveness.

Across constitutional democracies, prosecutorial power is vested. It is not monopolised. It is structured. It is adapted. It is insulated where necessary.

Now return home.

We are told Article 88 creates an imperial AG. That all prosecution must pass through one political office.

The Parliament is powerless to design independent institutions to fight corruption.

Even if it is obvious that a political AG cannot effectively prosecute political corruption, we are urged to interpret the Constitution as an instrument of paralysis, tying our hands and sentencing us to spectatorship while corruption thrives.

No serious constitutional system ties the fight against corruption to the discretion of a single political office.

Certainly, in light of its emphasis on probity and accountability, it takes extraordinary chutzpah to suggest that the Constitution was written to protect corruption by disabling the State”.

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Joana Quaye’s lawyers chase IGP over status of assault and physical abuse complaints lodged against RNAQ

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Joana Quaye’s lawyers chase IGP over status of assault and physical abuse complaints lodged against RNAQ

Lawyer for Mrs Joana Quaye, Godfred Dame, a former Attorney General, is chasing the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, over the status of assault and physical abuse complaints lodged against Richard Nii Armah-Quaye, commonly known as RNAQ, some four months ago.

In a letter issued to the IGP with the Ministry of Interior and the Gender Minister copied in, Godfred Dame demanded to know the status of the complaint of assault and physical abuse lodged by his client, Joana Quaye, against the ex-wife RNAQ on 9th December, 2025.

Godfred Dame, in the letter, detailed how Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah-Quaye kicked, slapped, punched, and whipped her ex-wife whenever she complained about his infidelity.

The former Attorney General’s law firm wrote, “We act for Ms Joana Quaye, until 20th January, 2026, the wife of Richard Nii Armah Quaye. Our client is also the mother of three children of the marriage.

Our instructions are that in reaction to persistent abuse and violence she suffered at the hands of Mr Richard Quaye, over a period of about eleven years, she was compelled to lodge a formal complaint with the Ghana Police Service dated 9th December, 2025.

Our client’s complaint bordered on reprehensible instances of physical violence unleashed on her by Mr Quaye whenever our client had cause to complain about his unbridled infidelity. The alarming tendency of Mr. Richard Nii Armah Quaye to kick, slap, punch our client and whip her with his belt whenever she complained about his unrestrained infidelity is supported by video evidence and recorded in judicial proceedings instituted by our client for a dissolution of the marriage between the couple.

In a horrible show of chauvinism and to subject our client to further grave indignity and humiliation, Mr Quaye would, on certain occasions, seek to compel our client to have sex with him on returning home after spending weeks away with his mistresses at various locations. A resistance by her resulted in merciless beating and withholding of financial upkeep for the home”.

He further disclosed that his client’s complaint was referred to DOVVSU, which began an investigation, but their client is concerned about the seeming apathy and lack of interest in complaints of violence lodged against Mr Quaye.

The letter further added, “We are instructed that our client’s complaint was referred to the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU), which commenced investigations.

We are further instructed that an earlier complaint lodged by our client relating to Mr. Richard Nii Armah Quaye’s brute effort to cut down (at midnight) a door to our client’s bedroom in a house at Dansoman, Accra, has been pending for the past three years, with little or no action having been taken.

Our client is seriously concerned about the seeming apathy and lack of interest in complaints of violence lodged against Mr Quaye. Whilst recognising the prerogative of your outfit to investigate matters bordering on the commission of crimes in Ghana, we implore you to, as a matter of urgency, take steps to deliver justice to our client.

The deplorable actions of Mr Richard Nii Armah Quaye violated our client’s dignity and rights as a citizen under the laws of Ghana. The manner in which the Police Service handles the complaints lodged against it has far-reaching implications for the confidence the ordinary Ghanaian woman has in the criminal justice process in cases of domestic violence and abuse”.

Dame’s letter further demanded to know the current status of the investigations into the complaints saying, “In this regard, we respectfully request you to confirm the current status of the investigations into the complaints of physical violence, abuse and other criminal conduct lodged by our client against Richard Nii Armah Quaye (including the Dansoman incident of three years ago) and steps being taken to bring the suspect to justice in accordance with the criminal laws of the Republic.

We take this opportunity to renew the assurances of our highest esteem”.

Meanwhile, Joana Quaye, has hired former Attorney General Godfred Dame to appeal against a rather strange judgment of the High Court in Accra.

The High Court granted Mrs Joana Quaye only GHC300,000 out of the well-known vast fortune she built with the rich businessman.

She was married to Richard Nii Armah-Quaye for sixteen (16) years and has three (3) children with.

The information gathered suggests that RNAQ has been locked up in a bitter divorce case with Joana Quaye for the past four years.

The High Court presided over by Justice Kofi Dorgu on 20th January, 2026, in his final orders despite evidence showing that Richard Nii Armah Quaye established his famous company, Quick Credit & Investment Micro-Credit Limited (renamed Bills Micro Credit Limited) with Joana Quaye as shareholders, out of which RNAQ built his wealth and established numerous other companies, the judge granted to the wife only one-third share of a house at Dansoman, GHC300,000 as financial provision and GHC5,000 to be paid by RNAQ each month for the upkeep of all the three children.

Mrs. Quaye seeks from the Court of Appeal two orders from the Court of Appeal which are “an order setting aside the final orders of the judgment dated 20th January, 2026” and “an order granting to her an equitable share of all assets (immovable and movable) acquired during the subsistence of the marriage to RNAQ, including his shares and beneficial interests in all companies set up after the parties got married”.

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How RNAQ allegedly kicked, slapped, punched, and whipped her ex-wife whenever she complained about his infidelity

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How RNAQ allegedly kicked, slapped, punched, and whipped her ex-wife whenever she complained about his infidelity

Former Attorney General Godfred Dame and a lawyer for Mrs Joana Quaye have detailed how Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah-Quaye, commonly known as RNAQ, kicked, slapped, punched, and whipped her ex-wife whenever she complained about his infidelity.

 In a letter issued to the IGP with the Ministry of Interior and the Gender Minister copied in, Godfred Dame demanded to know the status of the complaint of assault and physical abuse lodged by his client, Joana Quaye, against the ex-wife RNAQ on 9th December, 2025.

In the letter, Godfred Dame disclosed how the abuse his client suffered at the hands of Richard Nii Armah-Quaye, saying, “Our client’s complaint bordered on reprehensible instances of physical violence unleashed on her by Mr Quaye whenever our client had cause to complain about his unbridled infidelity. The alarming tendency of Mr. Richard Nii Armah Quaye to kick, slap, punch our client and whip her with his belt whenever she complained about his unrestrained infidelity is supported by video evidence and recorded in judicial proceedings instituted by our client for a dissolution of the marriage between the couple.

In a horrible show of chauvinism and to subject our client to further grave indignity and humiliation, Mr Quaye would, on certain occasions, seek to compel our client to have sex with him on returning home after spending weeks away with his mistresses at various locations. A resistance by her resulted in merciless beating and withholding of financial upkeep for the home”.

He further disclosed that his client’s complaint was referred to DOVVSU, which began an investigation, but their client is concerned about the seeming apathy and lack of interest in complaints of violence lodged against Mr Quaye.

The letter further added, “We are instructed that our client’s complaint was referred to the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU), which commenced investigations.

We are further instructed that an earlier complaint lodged by our client relating to Mr. Richard Nii Armah Quaye’s brute effort to cut down (at midnight) a door to our client’s bedroom in a house at Dansoman, Accra, has been pending for the past three years, with little or no action having been taken.

Our client is seriously concerned about the seeming apathy and lack of interest in complaints of violence lodged against Mr Quaye. Whilst recognising the prerogative of your outfit to investigate matters bordering on the commission of crimes in Ghana, we implore you to, as a matter of urgency, take steps to deliver justice to our client.

The deplorable actions of Mr Richard Nii Armah Quaye violated our client’s dignity and rights as a citizen under the laws of Ghana. The manner in which the Police Service handles the complaints lodged against it has far-reaching implications for the confidence the ordinary Ghanaian woman has in the criminal justice process in cases of domestic violence and abuse”.

Dame’s letter further demanded to know the current status of the investigations into the complaints saying, “In this regard, we respectfully request you to confirm the current status of the investigations into the complaints of physical violence, abuse and other criminal conduct lodged by our client against Richard Nii Armah Quaye (including the Dansoman incident of three years ago) and steps being taken to bring the suspect to justice in accordance with the criminal laws of the Republic.

We take this opportunity to renew the assurances of our highest esteem”.

Meanwhile, Joana Quaye, has hired former Attorney General Godfred Dame to appeal against a rather strange judgment of the High Court in Accra.

The High Court granted Mrs Joana Quaye only GHC300,000 out of the well-known vast fortune she built with the rich businessman.

She was married to Richard Nii Armah-Quaye for sixteen (16) years and has three (3) children with.

The information gathered suggests that RNAQ has been locked up in a bitter divorce case with Joana Quaye for the past four years.

The High Court presided over by Justice Kofi Dorgu on 20th January, 2026, in his final orders despite evidence showing that Richard Nii Armah Quaye established his famous company, Quick Credit & Investment Micro-Credit Limited (renamed Bills Micro Credit Limited) with Joana Quaye as shareholders, out of which RNAQ built his wealth and established numerous other companies, the judge granted to the wife only one-third share of a house at Dansoman, GHC300,000 as financial provision and GHC5,000 to be paid by RNAQ each month for the upkeep of all the three children.

Mrs. Quaye seeks from the Court of Appeal two orders from the Court of Appeal which are “an order setting aside the final orders of the judgment dated 20th January, 2026” and “an order granting to her an equitable share of all assets (immovable and movable) acquired during the subsistence of the marriage to RNAQ, including his shares and beneficial interests in all companies set up after the parties got married”.

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Attorney-General will assume control over all OSP criminal prosecutions – Deputy AG

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Attorney-General will assume control over all OSP criminal prosecutions – Deputy AG

Dr Justice Srem-Sai, the  Deputy Attorney General, has revealed that the Attorney-General’s Department has no intention not to comply with a High Court directive.

According to Dr Justice Srem-Sai, the Attorney-General will assume control over all OSP criminal prosecutions as directed by the High Court.

In a post on Facebook, Dr Justice Srem Sai wrote, “Yesterday, the High Court ordered the Honourable Attorney-General to take over all the cases which the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is prosecuting until such a time that the OSP obtains the constitutionally required authorisation to prosecute.

The order was given in a case brought by an accused person, one PETER ARCHIBLOD HYDE, who was being prosecuted by the OSP. In the case, PETER ARCHIBLOD HYDE asked the High Court to direct the OSP to show that its officers are authorised by the Attorney-General to initiate or conduct prosecution.

PETER ARCHIBLOD HYDE’s lawyer argued that both the Constitution and the OSP Act require that the OSP to prosecute, but on the authorisation of the Attorney General. The Court’s records show, however, that the OSP was unable to show that it had the Attorney-General’s authorisation – hence the Court’s order above.

The Honourable Attorney-General has no intention or capacity to disobey or ignore the High Court’s order. Accordingly, the Office of the Attorney-General will, in the coming days, begin to take the necessary steps to give effect to the Court’s order”.

His statement follows the Accra High Court, which ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has no authority to prosecute cases.

The High Court ruling stripped the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of its prosecutorial powers, handing them to the Attorney General (AG) to take over all criminal prosecutions.

On Wednesday, April 15, the High Court ruling was delivered, representing a significant development in Ghana’s legal and anti-corruption landscape.

Also, the court declared that all ongoing prosecutions initiated by the OSP are null and void, a decision that immediately halts multiple high-profile and ongoing cases being tried in various courts across the country.

Reports suggest the presiding judge, John Nyante Nyadu, further awarded costs of GH₵15,000 against the OSP, underscoring the Court’s position on the matter and the procedural concerns raised in the case.

Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has served notice that it is taking immediate legal steps to challenge and overturn a ruling by the High Court in Accra, which has ruled that they have no authority to prosecute cases.

In  a statement on X, the OSP wrote, “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Conflicting Court Decisions Arise in Republic v. Issah Seidu & 3 Others (Rice Scandal Case)

Accra, Ghana — Proceedings in the case of Republic v. Issah Seidu & 3 Others (Suit No. CR/0513/2025), widely referred to as the “rice scandal case”, have taken divergent paths before two courts of concurrent jurisdiction. The accused persons are currently standing trial before the High Court (Criminal Division), where proceedings remain ongoing.

The Criminal Court dismissed an application by the accused persons seeking to strike out the case. The judge adjourned proceedings to await a determination by the Supreme Court on a matter in which both the plaintiff and the Attorney-General (the defendant) are challenging the independent prosecutorial power of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

In a parallel development, the accused persons initiated a separate action at the High Court (General Jurisdiction 10). In contrast to the Criminal Court, the General Jurisdiction judge declined an application by the OSP to adjourn proceedings pending the outcome of the matter before the Supreme Court. The judge decided that the OSP lacks independent prosecutorial mandate. The judge  directed that the case be referred to the Attorney-General for prosecution.

These developments have resulted in two distinct judicial positions regarding the prosecutorial authority of the OSP in the same matter.

The OSP states that it is taking steps to quickly overturn the decision of the General Jurisdiction Court since the High Court does not have jurisdiction to, in effect, strike down parts of an Act of Parliament as unconstitutional. It is only the Supreme Court which can strike down parts of an Act of Parliament as unconstitutional.

The OSP firmly assures the public that all the criminal prosecutions it has commenced before the courts and all the criminal prosecutions it is about to commence before the courts remain valid and would proceed based on its mandate under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), which remains valid and in force as the matter has not been decided by the Supreme Court”.

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Ibrahim Mahama funds life-saving treatments for 3, worth a total of $70,000 in 24 hours

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Ibrahim Mahama funds life-saving treatments for 3, worth a total of $70,000 in 24 hours

Ibrahim Mahama, a Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist, has funded life-saving treatments for 3 patients.

Reports by GHOne TV on April 15, 2026, revealed that Ibrahim Mahama paid $40,000 to cover a kidney transplant for 13-year-old Jeffery Boakye, a Grade 7 pupil at Zion Praise Educational Complex in Maduma in the Ashanti Region.

13-year-old Jeffery Boakye is battling end-stage kidney disease and requires urgent surgery in India, and Ibrahim Mahama stepped in to fully cover the cost.

Also, reports by Citi FM have disclosed that Ibrahim Mahama funded a $15,000 brain surgery for 14-year-old Hadeya Mohammed.

Hadeya Mohammed is a first-year student of Ghana Senior High School (GHANASCO) in Tamale.

Rafik Mahama, Special Aide to Ibrahim Mahama, is quoted to have said, “The full payment has been made, and she can now travel to undergo the surgery in India. We wish her a speedy recovery”.

However, CDR Africa in a post on X has disclosed that Ibrahim Mahama funded life-saving treatments worth a total of $70,000 within 24 hours.

In their post they wrote, “Businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama has funded life-saving treatments worth a total of $70,000 within 24 hours:

•$40,000 for a kidney transplant for 13-year-old Jeffery Boakye

•$15,000 for hole-in-heart surgery for 2-year-old Elora Addai

•$15,000 for brain surgery for a GHANASCO student following a report by Channel One TV”.

In other news, A New Patriotic Party (NPP) member of parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Opoku Ansah, has hailed businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama for turning his old private jet into an air ambulance.

The NPP MP in a post on Facebook shared how businessman Ibrahim Mahama airlifted him abroad for medical treatment.

According to the NPP MP, he had a near-fatal accident in February 2020, and a close of his received an unexpected call from Ibrahim Mahama, who asked that the hospital be informed to prepare him to be airlifted out of the country on his private jet.

Davis Opoku Ansah further added that seeing Ibrahim Mahama dedicate his old jet to be converted into a lifesaving air ambulance for nationwide emergency response is both inspiring and commendable.

In a Facebook page on March 4, 2026, Dabis Opoku narrated, “In February 2020, after a near-fatal accident, a close friend of mine received an unexpected call. It was Ibrahim Mahama. He asked that the hospital be informed to prepare me to be evacuated out of the country on his private jet.

It was a moment that revealed the depth of his kindness and readiness to help when it truly mattered.

Today, seeing him dedicate his old jet to be converted into a lifesaving air ambulance for nationwide emergency response is both inspiring and commendable.

Acts like this remind us that leadership and patriotism are often expressed through quiet generosity and service to others.

If he has made this commitment to support emergency medical care in Ghana, then it is only right that we wish him well and pray for God’s continued blessings upon him and this noble initiative.

Ghana needs more acts of compassion and national service like this”.

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8th Parliament failed Ghanaians – Haruna Iddrisu

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8th Parliament failed Ghanaians – Haruna Iddrisu

Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has disclosed that the Eighth Parliament failed Ghanaians by not using its constitutional power to pass the anti-LGBTQ bill into law.

According to Haruna Iddrisu, the eight parliament could have used its constitutional powers to pass the bill into law by a two-thirds majority once former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo refused to assent to the bill.

Speaking in a viral video shared on X, Haruna Iddrisu explained, “If Parliament fails you, it must admit that it has failed you. I want to be careful, as I do not wish to be in contempt. Go and read Article 106 carefully. Parliament passed the LGBTQ bill and sent it to then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, but he did not sign it”.

“Article 106 states that when Parliament passes a bill, it must be assented to by the President within seven days. If Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo did not assent to it within that period and also failed to return it to Parliament, then, in my honest academic view, he was in breach of the Constitution,” he added.

Haruna Iddrisu further highlighted, “The same Constitution provides that where the President refuses to assent, Parliament can pass the bill into law by a two-thirds majority. We failed Ghana by not doing that. There was no need to return to the President,” he argued.

“Parliament showed commitment, as both the NDC and NPP supported it. We had the two-thirds majority required. Many expressed support, although the debates revealed differing views among members,” he noted.

“Parliament must respect the sovereign will of the Ghanaian people. We are not acting for ourselves but for those we serve. It is their will and desire, and we must uphold it because they are the sovereign,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has stated that President John Dramani Mahama has assured him that once the Anti-LGBTQ Bill is passed by parliament, he will assent to it.

Alban Bagbin is quoted by a TV3 news card as having said, “President Mahama has assured me that once we pass the bill, he will assent to it”. 

The Speaker of Parliament has also promised that Parliament will pass the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

According to Alban Bagbin, when members of parliament return to the House for reconsideration of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

Speaking at a forum on April 11, 2026, he stated, “A number of members of Parliament who believe in it decided to promote it in Parliament. And you know the things I said before.

“I’m not a man of words. I’m a man of action, and that is how we got it passed in Parliament.”

“For some reason, the president did not sign it…I’m sure one of the reasons why we punished him and his party. So we started, and we processed it. It has gone through all the stages, and at the next meeting of Parliament, we shall pass it”, he remarked.

Meanwhile, Sam George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, has said there will be a protest if President John Dramani Mahama refuses to sign the anti-LGBTQ+ bill when it is passed.

According to Sam George, Ghanaian family values are not political, noting that as of today, there is no bill before President Mahama to sign.

He highlighted that if President Mahama gets the bill and chooses not to sign it, they will agitate, as they did in the past.

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Bawumia, NPP will put in place a strong formula to win the confidence of Ghanaians – Abu Jinapor

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Bawumia, NPP will put in place a strong formula to win the confidence of Ghanaians – Abu Jinapor

Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, has revealed that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP will put a strong formula to win the confidence of Ghanaians.

According to Abu Jinapor, Dr Bawumia and the NPP will present a compelling policy platform to address key national concerns, like youth unemployment and rising living costs.

The Damongo MP labelled Mahamudu Bawumia as the most prepared and best-suited leader to guide Ghana beyond 2028.

Speaking on The Pulse on JoyNews, Abu  Jinapor explained, “By the grace of God, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP will be putting a strong formula, strategy and blueprint before the Ghanaian people… to ensure that we win the confidence of the Ghanaian people”.

He further disclosed that the NPP elected a solid and a very extraordinary man with experience in Ghanaian politics.

He added, “The NPP elected a very extraordinary man, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a very solid personality in Ghanaian politics, with a lot of experience, a man of enormous integrity, clarity of thought, and with a clear vision for our country”.

“Dr Mahamudu Bawumia promised and committed to a flat tax rate at the port to ensure that the private sector thrives and that importers are given the opportunity to import with a tax regime which gives them predictability,” he stated.

Abu Jinapor further disclosed that he is proud that the Bawumia’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme has helped boost Ghana’s gold reserves, which have contributed to currency stability.

He added, “For me, one of the things I am most proud of was the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. We had such a bad year in 2024. There’s absolutely no two ways about that”.

“We have just begun our reorganisation from the polling station to electoral area, to constituency, to regional, and to national,” he explained.

Abu Jinapor further highlighted the role of Minority in parliament despite their numbers.

He added, “Numbers don’t carry the day. Numbers carry the vote… that doesn’t necessarily mean that you will win the argument. It’s not going to be easy… but we are pulling our weight”.

“We will do even a lot more to hold the government accountable and present an alternative view in parliament. That is what the Ghanaian people need”.

In other news, President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has said Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former vice president, meant well for the country but had no power and locus under the Akufo-Addo administration.

Franklin Cudjoe recounted two or three transactions that he was privy to that actually made him ask himself what exactly the Vice President of the country does.

Speaking in an interview with Accra-based Starr FM, Franklin Cudjoe highlighted, “Dr Bawumia was a good man and is still a good man. He had no power; he had no locus. I recall that there were two or three transactions that we were privy to that actually made me ask myself what exactly the Vice President of the country does. Does he have power? In any case, it is not just with Ghana; there are other countries.

I wasn’t a bit surprised, but I was a bit worried. I felt that if the vice president could not have his way on a particular issue, like how to ensure that revenues at the port were protected…There was a policy that was being introduced, and we thought that the Vice President was on the right path, but apparently, the other side…I didn’t feel he was respected in that regard. Those decisions came back to bite the government.

We did an undercover job at the port, and we went to him, Mr Vice President, we need you to own this…He called all the guys who mattered at the ports, we met with them, and for three months, all the crazy stuff that goes on at the port was reduced.

I think that the Vice President meant well. I think that his theory of the understanding of economics was going to match reality. Some of the decisions taken by Ken on hindsight, I think he shouldn’t have been the finance minister,” he told Bola Ray on Starr FM in Accra.

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My 14-year-old daughter was drugged and raped – Mother details

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My 14-year-old daughter was drugged and raped – Mother details

The mother of Priscilla, a 14-year-old, has narrated how her daughter was allegedly drugged and raped.

She confirmed the incident, stating that two young men in their area reportedly drugged her with weed-infused toffee before assaulting her and recording and sharing the act.

According to Mother, she only learned of the incident after returning home from town, adding that her older son had to confront the suspects, but the situation quickly escalated, and he was stabbed with a broken bottle before the attackers fled the neighbourhood.

Speaking in a viral video shared by SIKAOFFICIAL, the woman narrated, “My name is Dedee. I was not at home. In the evening, when I came back from the market, I was informed by my husband, who said my brother showed the video to him, that my daughter had been gang raped,” she narrated in Ga.

“So, I asked my daughter whether what had happened was true, but she denied it. Then I called on my brother to come and ask her,” she said.

“She opened up to my brother and confirmed the incident. My husband also confirmed it. Then my son came in and asked what had happened. He was briefed, then he decided to meet the guys who did that to his sister,” she said.

“When he confronted them, they asked him what he could do to them. Shortly after that, they started fighting, and my brother separated them. I went into the room.

“My son was called outside with some elderly people. While talking to them, one of the guys who raped his sister came with a broken bottle and stabbed him multiple times,” she recounted.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “@samgeorgegh these are the kind of things you should channel your energy on. It’s more rampant than what two consenting adults of the same gender decide to do in private”.

A netizen added, “This is deeply disturbing. If confirmed, it involves serious crimes, sexual assault of a minor, drugging, and distribution of the act, plus the violent retaliation that followed. The priority now must be swift action by the Ghana Police Service to arrest the suspects, secure evidence, and protect the victim. Beyond arrests, this shows the need for community vigilance, support for victims, and strict consequences to deter such acts”.

“Very depraved and barbaric souls who have to be put away for the rest of their lives. Not only did they abuse her in the most horrible way, they also recorded the act. If it’s not intentional and sheer wickedness, I honestly don’t know what it is”, another X user added.

In other news, the Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested six suspects believed to be part of a robbery and gang rape syndicate operating in Juaso in the Ashanti Region.

According to the police, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation, during which police retrieved 49 mobile phone covers, a bayonet case, a green dress resembling a military uniform, and a photograph showing the alleged leader dressed in military-style camouflage.

A Toyota RAV4 vehicle suspected of being used in the group’s operations was also seized.

Police say the suspects admitted their involvement during interrogation. They were arraigned before the court on January 12, 2026, and remanded into lawful custody to reappear on January 28, 2026, as investigations continue.

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Video – Mahama’s Free Primary Healthcare Programme ‘catches’ hypertensive patient just hours after launch

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Video – Mahama’s Free Primary Healthcare Programme ‘catches’ hypertensive patient just hours after launch

A video has been shared on social media showing how the Free Primary Health Care Programme, launched by President John Dramani Mahama, detected a hypertensive patient just hours after launch.

According to reports, Beatrice Elikplim, a 53-year-old woman, walked into the facility to check her vitals and was found to have a hypertensive crisis.

In a post shared on X by TV3, read, “Just hours after President John Dramani Mahama launched the Free Primary Healthcare Programme at the Shai-Osudoku District Hospital, the new system proved its life-saving potential.

Beatrice Elikplim, a 53-year-old woman, walked into the facility to check her vitals and was found to have a hypertensive crisis with a blood pressure reading of 200/100 mmHg, a medical emergency that could have caused immediate organ damage or death”.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled the Free Primary Health Care Programme, a major policy intervention aimed at improving access to essential and affordable healthcare for all.

The Presidency in a post on X stated, “He explained that the initiative aligns with global efforts toward universal health coverage, where every citizen can access essential care without financial burden. The programme places strong emphasis on prevention, early detection, and timely treatment of illnesses.

President Mahama further indicated that every Ghanaian is expected to undergo at least one health screening annually as part of efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare and improve national health outcomes.

The Free Primary Health Care Programme was launched at the Shai Osudoku District Hospital. The initiative signals a renewed focus on preventive care, with emphasis on early diagnosis, routine screening, and expanded community health services.

The policy introduces a nationwide preventive health approach, encouraging regular check-ups for all citizens while removing financial and administrative barriers to accessing basic care at the primary level.

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (MP), noted that care within the package will be delivered free at the point of use, describing the policy as a transition toward proactive healthcare supported by digital innovation and nationwide outreach.

The intervention is expected to ease financial burdens on citizens while broadening access to primary healthcare, reinforcing Ghana’s progress toward universal health coverage”.

In related news, John Dramani Mahama, at the launched cautioned Ghanaians against eating heavy meals late at night, using humour to encourage healthier lifestyles.

“Stop eating banku at night,” he said jokingly, drawing laughter from the audience, before advising that dinner should ideally be taken earlier in the evening.

“If you are the kind of person who likes eating heavy foods, you are not physically active, you are sitting at one place, and yet when they give you your fufu or banku, you say it’s too small. You want a big bowl of fufu, and you want to eat it every day.

Sometimes you eat it at night before you go to sleep. Please, by 7 PM, eat your dinner and don’t eat again. If you are hungry, just pick a cup of tea or something. Don’t eat any heavy food. You come from work in the evening, your wife is tired, but you force her to come and get you banku at 10 PM, why?” he quizzed.

He further added, “Our fathers used to eat banku and co in the night, but they were physically active; they used to go to the farm, and they expended energy. Now we don’t do any physical activity. You wake up in the morning, eat breakfast, drive to work, sit behind the desk from 8 am to 5 pm, drive back home, and when you come home, you ask for your banku. What physical activity did you do to deserve banku?” he jokingly questioned.

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“It’s a death trap” – Housing Minister orders evacuation of Kaiser flats residents in Tema

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“It’s a death trap” – Housing Minister orders evacuation of Kaiser flats residents in Tema

Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, the Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, has ordered the evacuation of Kaiser flats residents in Tema.

The Housing Minister, who labelled the Kaiser flats as a death trap, directed the management of the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) to issue an official notice ordering residents to vacate the premises immediately.

Speaking to the media during a tour of the site on Wednesday, April 15, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei stated, “Looking at the structures that I’ve come to see here, it’s more like a death trap. And I asked myself how human beings have decided to be in such structures. So I asked the TDC MD to find out what they are doing about it, because it doesn’t make sense to allow people to be in such structures.

“But TDC MD just mentioned to me that they’ve engaged the residents, and they’ve even given them a place at home to move in. But still, this is not what they want to hear.

“So I’ve directed the MD to now put it on paper and bring it to the tenants so that they can all sign that TDC has offered them a place…so that tomorrow if something happens, they won’t sit there and complain.

“Because President Mahama’s government doesn’t want such a thing to happen. Recently, we learned what happened, and we don’t want those things to keep happening. So I’m sure maybe they will think about it and then move,” he said.

“I’m told most of them have been rushing to the media. I don’t know what they want you people to do. But you are also seeing it yourself. So I’m pleading with you to also communicate well when they call you,” he urged.

In related news, Abdulai Mahama, a road and building consultant, has said many buildings in Accra are structurally unsafe and are only standing by the grace of God.

According to Engineer Mahama, Ghanaians keep ignoring all the laws and then expect God to hold the buildings.

Engineer Mahama warned that many developers continue to ignore building laws, with the situation posing a serious risk to lives.

He asserted that structural failures could occur at any time, calling for stricter enforcement of building regulations.

Engineer Mahama urged property owners to subject their structures to professional assessment to prevent future disasters.

Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on March 30, 2026, Engineer Mahama stated, “Indiscipline is just on the rise, especially when it comes to building. We ignore all the laws, and then we expect God to hold the buildings. Most buildings in Accra, I can say, are standing by the grace of God”.

“When God takes his eyes off for a microsecond, a lot of buildings will be off in Accra. We should engage engineers to go and assess our buildings. Every building standing can be assessed by any engineer who is worth his salt,” he added.

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“President Mahama will pay someday” – NPP’s Baba Amando says whilst being escorted into custody

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“President Mahama will pay someday” – NPP’s Baba Amando says whilst being escorted into custody

Abubakar Yakubu, popularly known as Baba Amando, a Sunyani East NPP Communications Team member, has boldly issued a threat to President John Dramani Mahama that he will one day pay.

According to Baba Amando, a travesty of Justice has happened regarding his case.

Baba Amando, whilst being escorted back into prison custody, boldly declared, “Travesty of Justice has happened, JB Danquah gave his life for this country, I am not better than him. President Mahama will pay someday; God is greater than him. Travesty of Justice has happened”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to his remarks stated, “Kwasia kwa se president will pay someday you are fooling and with this ur silly false publication and you think we will entertain this foolish attitude in Ghana, right fools”.

“My friend, whose interests are you serving and for what rewards? Why are some of you northerners and Ewes tarnishing your images? Why are the owners of that party not talking, but you people? There is something wrong with you people. You will pay dearly, not JM”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Did God and JB Danquah send that guy to go and post nonsense that breaks the law? Let’s use our heads oo”.

“When power 4gets its limits, it begins 2 fear accountability. Those who write the laws sometimes convince demselves dey re above them until consequences come knocking,& suddenly justice is painted as persecution. But truth doesn’t change its nature just bcoz it becomes inconvenient”, an X user added.

Baba Amando commnets comes after he was remanded into custody for two weeks.

Reports suggest Baba Amando was remanded by an Accra Circuit Court on charges including offensive conduct, false publication, and the circulation of statements likely to incite fear and panic.

He was remanded to custody for two weeks to allow prosecutors to conduct forensic investigations.

Also, NPP MP Baffour Awuah launches a scathing attack on the judge in the Baba Amando case.

Baffour Awuah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, criticised the judge hearing the matter, Justice Kunza, who remanded his client for two weeks.

The lawyer accused the judge of being partisan, suggesting that his actions showed that he was a member of the ruling NDC.

Speaking to the media after the proceedings, “I am in my 16 years of practice, I’ve never publicly criticised a judge. Never, it is never my practice. It’s not something I want to do. I am always reluctant. I defend the judiciary. But in this instance, I think that Justice Joseph Kunzu, very respectfully, the only thing different from him is that he’s not wearing an NDC flag or paraphernalia. That is the only thing that distinguishes him from a member of the NDC.

“This is so bad. I’ve never seen it before a judge. Look, let me restrain myself. It’s so bad. Never, in my own 16 years, I’ve never, ever criticised a judge. But I’ve seen a judge who the only difference between himself and a member of the NDC is that he’s not clad in an NDC flag,” he fumed.

He added, “A judge is supposed to be an independent-minded person. I’m so surprised. The only thing which is different, which distinguishes him from a member of the NDC, is that, sitting there, he was in a wig and gown. That is the only thing that distinguishes him.”

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“Don’t resign or fight, just sit tight and collect your pay” – Prof Prempeh advise Special Prosecutor

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“Don’t resign or fight, just sit tight and collect your pay” – Prof Prempeh advise Special Prosecutor

Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, the Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development, Ghana (CDD-Ghana), has advised the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, not to resign following the High Court stripping the prosecutorial powers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

According to Prof Prempeh,  Kissi Agyebeng should not fight the ruling of the High Court.

He advised him to stay quiet and draw his salary, since he now has no power to prosecute cases his office is investigating.

In a Facebook post, Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh wrote, “Mr Special Prosecutor, please don’t appeal, and don’t resign o; don’t! Don’t even fight it in the media. Relax koraa. You and your staff should just sit tight, collect your pay and perks and spend your budget as planned, ok. That, too, counts as public service in 🇬🇭. Don’t kill yourself over this! Country broke or no broke, we all dey inside–unequally, of course!”.

However, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has served notice that it is taking immediate legal steps to challenge and overturn a ruling by the High Court in Accra, which has ruled that they have no authority to prosecute cases.

The High Court today, April 15, 2026, stripped the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of its prosecutorial powers, handing them to the Attorney General (AG) to take over all criminal prosecutions.

On Wednesday, April 15, the High Court ruling was delivered, representing a significant development in Ghana’s legal and anti-corruption landscape.

Also, the court declared that all ongoing prosecutions initiated by the OSP are null and void, a decision that immediately halts multiple high-profile and ongoing cases being tried in various courts across the country.

Reports suggest the presiding judge, John Nyante Nyadu, further awarded costs of GH₵15,000 against the OSP, underscoring the Court’s position on the matter and the procedural concerns raised in the case.

In a statement on X, the OSP wrote, “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Conflicting Court Decisions Arise in Republic v. Issah Seidu & 3 Others (Rice Scandal Case)

Accra, Ghana — Proceedings in the case of Republic v. Issah Seidu & 3 Others (Suit No. CR/0513/2025), widely referred to as the “rice scandal case”, have taken divergent paths before two courts of concurrent jurisdiction. The accused persons are currently standing trial before the High Court (Criminal Division), where proceedings remain ongoing.

The Criminal Court dismissed an application by the accused persons seeking to strike out the case. The judge adjourned proceedings to await a determination by the Supreme Court on a matter in which both the plaintiff and the Attorney-General (the defendant) are challenging the independent prosecutorial power of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

In a parallel development, the accused persons initiated a separate action at the High Court (General Jurisdiction 10). In contrast to the Criminal Court, the General Jurisdiction judge declined an application by the OSP to adjourn proceedings pending the outcome of the matter before the Supreme Court. The judge decided that the OSP lacks independent prosecutorial mandate. The judge  directed that the case be referred to the Attorney-General for prosecution.

These developments have resulted in two distinct judicial positions regarding the prosecutorial authority of the OSP in the same matter.

The OSP states that it is taking steps to quickly overturn the decision of the General Jurisdiction Court since the High Court does not have jurisdiction to, in effect, strike down parts of an Act of Parliament as unconstitutional. It is only the Supreme Court which can strike down parts of an Act of Parliament as unconstitutional.

The OSP firmly assures the public that all the criminal prosecutions it has commenced before the courts and all the criminal prosecutions it is about to commence before the courts remain valid and would proceed based on its mandate under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), which remains valid and in force as the matter has not been decided by the Supreme Court”.

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Gov’t fuel relief not backed by cuts in taxes or levies – COMAC CEO challenges gov’t

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Gov’t fuel relief not backed by cuts in taxes or levies – COMAC CEO challenges gov’t

Dr Riverson Oppon, the CEO of COMAC, has said the fuel relief announced by the John Mahama government stems from operational margins of the activities of the industry players.

According to the COMAC CEO, he explained that the GH¢0.36 on petrol and GH¢2 on diesel are from operational margins of activities of the industry, as the government did not touch any tax or levies that go into the government coffers.

Speaking on PM Express on Joy News on Wednesday, he explained, “The relief of GH¢0.36 on petrol and GH¢2 on diesel is true, but let me also highlight the fact that this is a relief that stems from operational margins of activities of the industry, and it has not touched the government as it did not touch any tax or levies that go into the government coffers.”

This also means that NPA and even BOST would have to cough up external money to support this. So for me, the question here is whether this is a relief or pressure on institutions?”

He further added, “I believe that the ordinary Ghanaian will be happy. We are also happy because we buy fuel. But I think the term that we are giving it needs to be considered where there is no touch on tax.”

“Discounted diesel especially means that oil marketing companies will have to pre-finance the purchase and retailing of the product before the government pays us after roughly one and a half months.”

The COMAC CEO further highlighted concerns raised by regulators, “In today’s meeting with NPA, we made NPA aware that these are working capital of the industry, and therefore we want payment as fast as possible.”

“Assuming that one person lifts 10 million litres a month, that means that the person is in debt of GH¢603,000, which is more than half a million cedis that could have purchased fuel for retailing.”

“On the other hand, we are also going to negotiate with GRA since no tax was touched, we want to plead with GRA to also delay tax payments from our members or the industry, that’s the LPG and oil marketing companies, and that also brings some buffer onto what we are doing.”

“Is just unfortunate. Let me put it very unapologetically here. It’s just unfortunate that the downstream business is always receiving the burden for the government; we are the ones always coming to solve problems for the government.”

However, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy, Richmond Rockson, has disclosed that the government will lose an estimated GH¢200 million in revenue following its decision to reduce fuel prices.

According to Richmond Rockson, the decision by the President and Cabinet was a deliberate effort to prioritise the welfare of citizens, even at a financial cost to the state.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, April 15, Richmond Rockson explained, “This will lead to a net loss of about GH¢200 million that could have accrued to the government, but it is a necessary sacrifice to bring relief to the people of Ghana”.

His comments follow Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of Government Communications, who has announced that, effective April 16, 2026, which is the next pricing window, the Government will absorb GHC2.00 pes litre on diesel and GHC0.36 per litre on petrol.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, intervention is intended to cushion customers and ease the cost burden on households, transport operators, and businesses.

In a statement signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated, “Effective April 16, 2026, which is the next pricing window, the Government will absorb GHC2.00 pes litre on diesel and GHC0.36 per litre on petrol. This intervention is intended to cushion customers and ease the cost burden on households, transport operators, and businesses.

The measure, approved by the Cabinet, is in response to rising prices of petroleum products on the international market, which have significantly impacted ex-pump prices in Ghana.

This temporary intervention will remain in force for a period of one (1) month. During this period, the government will continue to closely monitor developments in the global oil market and assess the need for further policy adjustments.

The government remains committed to maintaining price stability, protecting livelihoods, and supporting Ghana’s economic recovery in the face of external shocks”.

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Gov’t to lose GH¢200m in fuel price cuts – Energy Ministry

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Gov’t to lose GH¢200m in fuel price cuts – Energy Ministry

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy, Richmond Rockson, has disclosed that the government will lose an estimated GH¢200 million in revenue following its decision to reduce fuel prices.

According to Richmond Rockson, the decision by the President and Cabinet was a deliberate effort to prioritise the welfare of citizens, even at a financial cost to the state.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, April 15, Richmond Rockson explained, “This will lead to a net loss of about GH¢200 million that could have accrued to the government, but it is a necessary sacrifice to bring relief to the people of Ghana”.

His comments follow Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of Government Communications, who has announced that, effective April 16, 2026, which is the next pricing window, the Government will absorb GHC2.00 pes litre on diesel and GHC0.36 per litre on petrol.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, intervention is intended to cushion customers and ease the cost burden on households, transport operators, and businesses.

In a statement signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated, “Effective April 16, 2026, which is the next pricing window, the Government will absorb GHC2.00 pes litre on diesel and GHC0.36 per litre on petrol. This intervention is intended to cushion customers and ease the cost burden on households, transport operators, and businesses.

The measure, approved by the Cabinet, is in response to rising prices of petroleum products on the international market, which have significantly impacted ex-pump prices in Ghana.

This temporary intervention will remain in force for a period of one (1) month. During this period, the government will continue to closely monitor developments in the global oil market and assess the need for further policy adjustments.

The government remains committed to maintaining price stability, protecting livelihoods, and supporting Ghana’s economic recovery in the face of external shocks”.

It will be recalled that President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the Finance and Energy ministries to take urgent measures to cushion Ghanaians from the impact of rising fuel prices, linked to tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

On Thursday, April 9, following an emergency Cabinet meeting after President John Mahama’s return from an official trip to France, the decision was made.

In a post shared on X, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu wrote, “OUTCOMES of EMERGENCY Cabinet Session on fuel price.

1. Ministers of Finance and Energy directed by the Cabinet to ensure a reduction in fuel price in the next pricing window through the SUSPENSION of some taxes and margins( said taxes and margins to be announced at the next pricing window).

This is to last for four weeks and is subject to review based on the evolving situation in the Middle East conflict and movements in crude oil prices.

2. Minister for Transport directed to ensure expedited deployment of recently acquired 100 Metro Mass Transit Buses in addition to existing ones on high-traffic corridors and ensure maintenance of LOWER TRANSPORT FARES on those buses than what private operators charge.

3. ALL MINISTERS and SENIOR GOVERNMENT APPOINTEES to adhere STRICTLY to the President’s directive on cancellation of fuel allocations and allowance”.

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Court orders EOCO to withdraw ‘wanted’ notice against Volta Regional Council of State Member

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Court orders EOCO to withdraw ‘wanted’ notice against Volta Regional Council of State Member

 The High Court has granted an order of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to immediately withdraw its “wanted” notice against Council of State member, Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, and directors of his company, Sesi-Edem Company Limited.

The court restrained EOCO, barring it and its officers from inviting, arresting, detaining, charging, or in any way interfering with the liberty of Dr Kwamigah-Atokple and the company’s directors.

Despite that decision, EOCO, on 30 March 2026, issued a public media release stating that the Volta Regional Council of State Member, Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, is a fugitive from justice.

EOCO made this known, reacting to a statement issued by the Volta Regional House of Chiefs on Friday, April 9, 2026, insisting that it has done nothing wrong.

According to EOCO, Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple is a fugitive from justice who is on the run and is believed to be hiding in the Volta Region.

Parts of the statement issued by EOCO read, “EOCO is handling three petitions against the suspect, Dr. Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, and his SESI-EDEM Company. All petitions border on allegations of gold fraud and appear to follow the same pattern of alleged fraud. Contrary to several misleading public statements, EOCO wishes to assure the general public that the Office stands firm and is conducting its work perfectly within its mandate and according to law.

The Office believes that what is currently unfolding is rather a case of the promoters of SESI-EDEM Company believing and acting as if they are above the law, whilst building a coalition to actively obstruct investigations and justice. Since November 2025, the Office has accorded the suspect and his company the opportunity to come and prove their innocence of the alleged crimes. They have, rather unfortunately, refused to submit to the investigations and are seeking to use politics, tradition, and a media campaign as a refuge,”

“Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple is a fugitive from justice who is on the run and is believed to be hiding in the Volta Region. The Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) of EOCO has deployed its assets to locate, identify, and arrest the fugitive. Any person with information about the whereabouts of the said fugitive should contact the nearest EOCO office,” it added.

Meanwhile, Gabriel T.K.A Kwamigah-Atokple has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to sack the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer.

The Council of State petition follows an earlier statement demanding that EOCO and its Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, issue an immediate public apology or face legal action.

Reports state that the Council of State member, in additional documents, petitioned President John Mahama to dismiss both Archer and his deputy over what he describes as persistent abuse of office.

His demands follow the EOCO declaration, which declared Gabriel T.K.A Kwamigah-Atokple, owner of Sesi-Edem Company Limited, is a person of interest.

The Council of State member, according to EOCO, is a person of interest in an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud and money laundering involving tens of millions of cedis.

In a press release dated March 30, 2026, it stated, “As at now, Dr Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, owner of SESI-EDEM Company Limited, is a person of interest and is wanted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office to assist with the investigation”.

“In November 2025, the Office extended a formal invitation to Dr Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, owner of SESI-EDEM Company Limited, but he failed to report,” EOCO said.

“Preliminary investigations by the Office reasonably indicated that the bank account of SESI-EDEM Company Limited held proceeds of crime. The bank account was therefore frozen and confirmed on January 30, 2026, to prevent dissipation of said funds,” the statement said.

“The review ordered by the court, however, did not take into account Section 38 of Act 804, which seeks to preserve funds reasonably believed to be proceeds of crime from dissipation while EOCO investigations are ongoing,” the Office stated.

“SESI-EDEM Company Limited has not been charged before a court of competent jurisdiction, as some media reports have suggested, since the investigation is still ongoing. Unless and until SESI-EDEM Company Limited is formally charged, this matter remains under investigation”.

“Considering that the directors of SESI-EDEM Company Limited have refused to honour lawful requests to appear before investigators, the Office will use lawful means to locate, identify, and arrest the directors of SESI-EDEM Company Limited,” it added.

However, in a sharp rebuttal, Dr Kwamigah-Atokple said the matter had already been determined by the High Court in Adentan on March 19, 2026, adding that EOCO acted without lawful mandate and in violation of constitutional principles of fairness, and ordered the immediate defreezing of the company’s accounts.

He further detailed that, since Mr Raymond Archer assumed leadership, EOCO has exhibited a troubling pattern of abuse and unprofessionalism.

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Unpaid teachers to receive salary arrears from May – Deputy Finance Minister

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Unpaid teachers to receive salary arrears from May – Deputy Finance Minister

Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko has told the protesting unpaid teachers that their salary arrears will start from May 2026.

Thomas Ampem Nyarko highlighted that the Finance Minister is out of town but has instructed him to conclude the processes of their payment arrears.

According to Thomas Ampem Nyarko, payments will be made in phases beginning in May, with affected teachers receiving four months of arrears each month until the backlog is cleared.

Speaking to the teachers at the Finance Ministry, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko stated, “Even though the Finance Minister is out of town, he instructed me to conclude the processes, and I wrote to the Controller to start the payment of your arrears. That payment will start from May. In May, you will receive four months of arrears, in June, you will receive another four months, in July, another four months until the payments are concluded,” he assured.

The development follows the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers who hit the streets of Accra on Wednesday, April 15, protesting their over 7 to 18 months of unpaid salary arrears.

In multiple videos on social media, the unpaid teachers, clad in red and black attire, were seen protesting for their salaries.

They were spotted holding placards containing various inscriptions to drum home their demands.

The teachers were also heard loudly chanting “Mahama wodeyɛka”.

Earlier, Eugene Zoranu Segbefia, the National Organiser of the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers, said members will storm the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, April 15, over their unpaid salary arrears.

According to the Unpaid teachers, some teachers have worked for between seven and 18 months without pay.

They further questioned why the government would recruit more teachers when it cannot even pay those already in the system.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, Mr Segbefia lamented, saying, “We have teachers who have worked between seven and 18 months without salaries. As we speak, we don’t even know whether the government will fulfil its obligation to us”.

“The Minister listened to our concerns and promised to expedite the process. We were made to understand that a memo had been sent between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance. But as we speak, we are only seeing recruitment ongoing, while those of us already working have not been paid,” he lamented.

He quizzed, “We are already in the classrooms working, yet we are not being paid. Why recruit more teachers when you cannot even pay those already in the system?”.

 “We went through similar processes as the nurses, yet they are receiving their arrears from this April. Are we not also providing essential services to this country?” he asked.

Eugene Zoranu Segbefia declared, “Tomorrow, April 15, we are hitting the streets. And we are not leaving anytime soon”.

“We are coming with our belongings. Some colleagues are travelling from Kumasi and Tamale. We are prepared to sleep at the Ministry of Finance until we get a payment plan. That is the last thing we will do.”

An emotional scene unfolded at the Ministry of Finance as a mother carrying her baby, also a member of the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers (COE & University), broke down in tears.

The unpaid teacher broke down in tears, demanding the immediate release of her outstanding salary.

In a dramatic moment, she vowed not to leave the ministry premises until her long-overdue salary is paid.

Speaking in the viral video, the teacher stated, “Haruna Iddrisu, Ato Forson, today if you do not give me my money, we are not leaving here. We do not have anywhere to go, I do not have anywhere to even stay. Give us our money before we leave”.

Police bust Gang leader, one other in Berekum Chelsea bus attack

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Police bust Gang leader, one other in Berekum Chelsea bus attack

The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of a suspected gang leader and one other individual in connection with the robbery incident that led to the tragic death of Dominic Frimpong, a footballer with Berekum Chelsea F.C.

According to the Police, arrests were made following an intelligence-led operation aimed at tracking down those believed to be responsible for the fatal robbery.

In a social media post on X, the Ghana Police Service stated, “POLICE UPDATE: TWO ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY ATTACK ON BREKUM CHELSEA FOOTBALL TEAM

The Police have arrested the gang leader and one other suspect in connection with the robbery incident that led to the death of a Berekum Chelsea footballer.

One of the suspects sustained injuries during an exchange of fire with the police intelligence teams and has been conveyed to the hospital for medical attention.

Further details will be communicated”.

Before, the Ghana Police Service had announced a manhunt for highway robbers who attacked the Berekum Chelsea team bus, leading to the death of Dominic Frimpong.

According to the Police, George Owusu Afriyie, 52, was also robbed of GHS 4,500.00, and two spent BB cartridges were retrieved from the scene. 

The Ghana Police Service, in a statement shared on X, stated, “ The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched a manhunt for armed robbers who attacked passengers along the Ahyiresu-K wame Dwumor Sreso (KDS) road in the Nyinahin District on Sunday, 12 April 2026, at about 10:30 pm

Police patrol teams responded to distress calls and proceeded to the scene where a VIP bus with registration number AM 9334-20, carrying about thirty (30) football players and officials of Berekum Chelsea from Samreboi to Berekum, had skidded into a bush while attempting to escape from six armed men, three of whom were wielding pump-action guns.

During the attack, Dominic Frimpong, a footballer, sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, but unfortunately, he passed away while receiving treatment. Another victim, George Owusu Afriyie, 52, was also robbed of GHS 4,500.00. Two spent BB cartridges were retrieved from the scene to assist investigations.

The Regional Police Command has deployed additional personnel and Crime Scene experts to the area and is currently on a manhunt for the suspects. The Police assure the public that the perpetrators will be arrested within the shortest possible time.

The public is urged to remain calm and continue to have confidence in the Police while investigations continue”.

The Ghana Football Association has called for all necessary measures to be taken to ensure justice is served following the death of Berekum Chelsea forward Dominic Frimpong.

The GFA expressed its heartfelt condolences to Berekum Chelsea following the tragic highway robbery and death of one of their player.

According to the GFA, the tragic incident is not only a huge loss to Berekum Chelsea but also to Ghana football as a whole.

The GFA, in a statement, wrote, “This tragic incident is not only a huge loss to Berekum Chelsea but also to Ghana football as a whole”.

“The GFA is in constant communication with the club and relevant authorities, including the Ghana Police Service, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.”

“We urge that all necessary measures be taken to ensure justice is served.”

Dominic Frimpong, the Berekum Chelsea forward, has been confirmed dead after he was shot in a violent attack on the club’s team bus on Sunday evening, April 12, 2026.

Reports suggest the team bus was forced to stop following a road block by the attackers between Bibiani and a nearby town known as “B-Town.”

Reports suggest Frimpong, 20, suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The Berekum Chelsea bus attack has once again raised concerns over security on major roads used by clubs travelling for domestic league matches.

Over the year, FC Savannah, Wa All Stars, Legon Cities and AshantiGold have experienced similar attacks, highlighting the ongoing safety challenges in Ghana’s football. 

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Transport operators cancel planned fare hike after govt fuel cuts 

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Transport operators cancel planned fare hike after govt fuel cuts 

Transport operators, made up of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), have announced their decision not to increase transport fares.

The Transport operators highlighted government fuel cuts aimed at stabilising petroleum prices.

In a press release, they have agreed to “stay the implementation of the existing transport fares” while monitoring the impact of recent measures.

The operators explained that the decision follows engagements with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Transport, to address operational challenges driven by rising fuel costs. The groups welcomed the government’s intervention to “reduce and stabilise the prices of petroleum products, including the reduction and suspension of some margins… in the next pricing window.”

The operators expressed confidence that sustained interventions would“help reduce and stabilise fuel prices and provide significant relief to transport operators, commuters, and the general public.”

Their statement follows, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of Government Communications, who has announced that, effective April 16, 2026, which is the next pricing window, the Government will absorb GHC2.00 pes litre on diesel and GHC0.36 per litre on petrol.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, intervention is intended to cushion customers and ease the cost burden on households, transport operators, and businesses.

In a statement signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated, “Effective April 16, 2026, which is the next pricing window, the Government will absorb GHC2.00 pes litre on diesel and GHC0.36 per litre on petrol. This intervention is intended to cushion customers and ease the cost burden on households, transport operators, and businesses.

The measure, approved by the Cabinet, is in response to rising prices of petroleum products on the international market, which have significantly impacted ex-pump prices in Ghana.

This temporary intervention will remain in force for a period of one (1) month. During this period, the government will continue to closely monitor developments in the global oil market and assess the need for further policy adjustments.

The government remains committed to maintaining price stability, protecting livelihoods, and supporting Ghana’s economic recovery in the face of external shocks”.

It will be recalled that President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the Finance and Energy ministries to take urgent measures to cushion Ghanaians from the impact of rising fuel prices, linked to tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

On Thursday, April 9, following an emergency Cabinet meeting after President John Mahama’s return from an official trip to France, the decision was made.

In a post shared on X, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu wrote, “OUTCOMES of EMERGENCY Cabinet Session on fuel price.

1. Ministers of Finance and Energy directed by the Cabinet to ensure a reduction in fuel price in the next pricing window through the SUSPENSION of some taxes and margins( said taxes and margins to be announced at the next pricing window).

This is to last for four weeks and is subject to review based on the evolving situation in the Middle East conflict and movements in crude oil prices.

2. Minister for Transport directed to ensure expedited deployment of recently acquired 100 Metro Mass Transit Buses in addition to existing ones on high-traffic corridors and ensure maintenance of LOWER TRANSPORT FARES on those buses than what private operators charge.

3. ALL MINISTERS and SENIOR GOVERNMENT APPOINTEES to adhere STRICTLY to the President’s directive on cancellation of fuel allocations and allowance”.

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GHC2 off diesel, GHC0.36 off petrol as gov’t cushions Ghanaians today

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GHC2 off diesel, GHC0.36 off petrol as gov’t cushions Ghanaians today

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of Government Communications, has announced that, effective April 16, 2026, which is the next pricing window, the Government will absorb GHC2.00 pes litre on diesel and GHC0.36 per litre on petrol.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, intervention is intended to cushion customers and ease the cost burden on households, transport operators, and businesses.

In a statement signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated, “Effective April 16, 2026, which is the next pricing window, the Government will absorb GHC2.00 pes litre on diesel and GHC0.36 per litre on petrol. This intervention is intended to cushion customers and ease the cost burden on households, transport operators, and businesses.

The measure, approved by the Cabinet, is in response to rising prices of petroleum products on the international market, which have significantly impacted ex-pump prices in Ghana.

This temporary intervention will remain in force for a period of one (1) month. During this period, the government will continue to closely monitor developments in the global oil market and assess the need for further policy adjustments.

The government remains committed to maintaining price stability, protecting livelihoods, and supporting Ghana’s economic recovery in the face of external shocks”.

It will be recalled that President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the Finance and Energy ministries to take urgent measures to cushion Ghanaians from the impact of rising fuel prices, linked to tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

On Thursday, April 9, following an emergency Cabinet meeting after President John Mahama’s return from an official trip to France, the decision was made.

In a post shared on X, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu wrote, “OUTCOMES of EMERGENCY Cabinet Session on fuel price.

1. Ministers of Finance and Energy directed by the Cabinet to ensure a reduction in fuel price in the next pricing window through the SUSPENSION of some taxes and margins( said taxes and margins to be announced at the next pricing window).

This is to last for four weeks and is subject to review based on the evolving situation in the Middle East conflict and movements in crude oil prices.

2. Minister for Transport directed to ensure expedited deployment of recently acquired 100 Metro Mass Transit Buses in addition to existing ones on high-traffic corridors and ensure maintenance of LOWER TRANSPORT FARES on those buses than what private operators charge.

3. ALL MINISTERS and SENIOR GOVERNMENT APPOINTEES to adhere STRICTLY to the President’s directive on cancellation of fuel allocations and allowance”.

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Spend more ‘aggressively’ on Ghana and other poor countries – BoG Governor charges IMF 

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Spend more ‘aggressively’ on Ghana and other poor countries – BoG Governor charges IMF 

Governor of the Bank of Ghana(BoG) Dr. Johnson Asiama, has urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be more proactive, flexible, and aggressive in supporting low-income and vulnerable countries like Ghana facing economic crises.

Dr Asiamah was speaking at  the African Consultative Group Meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and members of the IMF Board. when he made the remarks.

According to him IMF should move away from its what could be described as “traditionally slow and rigid” approach and to make better use of its substantial financial resources to provide timely assistance to countries in need.

“We reiterate the need for a fit-for-purpose LIC DSF, the mainstreaming of the Integrated Policy Framework in program design, and a fast-tracked, more tailored implementation of the Three Pillar Approach to more effectively support members already in, or at high risk of, crisis,” Dr. Asiama stated.

The Governor specifically charged the IMF to expand its lending toolkit by making bolder use of its resources. He emphasized the need for the Fund to scale up concessional financing (soft or cheaper loans) to help poorer countries that cannot afford high-interest borrowing.

He further called for the institutionalisation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) rechanneling, saying rich countries should make it a permanent practice to channel their unused SDRs to countries that desperately need them.

“The fund should scale up concessional financing, institutionalising Special Drawing Rights (SDR) rechanneling, and making the Resilience and Sustainability Trust faster and more responsive to liquidity and climate-related challenges.”

Dr. Asiama also pushed for urgent improvements to the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust, stressing that it must become faster and more responsive in addressing liquidity challenges and climate-related shocks.

His remarks come at a time when many developing nations, including several in Africa, continue to grapple with high debt burdens, rising inflation, currency pressures, and the growing impact of climate change.

“I am beginning to regret becoming a teacher” – Unpaid Teacher breaks down in tears

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“I am beginning to regret becoming a teacher” – Unpaid Teacher breaks down in tears

A nursing mother who is part of the unpaid teachers protesting has lamented breaking down in tears as she pleads with the government to settle arrears of their salaries.

According to the emotional teacher, she has worked for 14 months since her posting without receiving pay.

She further cried out that she is beginning to regret becoming a teacher as her profession.

Speaking to Journalists during the unpaid teachers’ protest in  Accra on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the unpaid teacher lamented, “I am a teacher and have worked for the past 14 months since I was posted, yet I have never been paid. In total, I have served for one year and six months, but received only one month’s salary arrears. The remaining months have not been paid, and that is why we are here today protesting”.

“We are pleading with the government to come to our aid because we are really struggling… We, the teachers, even started working before them, yet when they demonstrated, you brought out a one-year payment plan”.

“I am tired, and I am beginning to regret becoming a teacher… I am honestly exhausted. They should just pay us our small salaries. It is not as though we have not worked for the money,” she added.

Also, an emotional scene unfolded at the Ministry of Finance as a mother carrying her baby, also a member of the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers (COE & University), broke down in tears.

The unpaid teacher broke down in tears, demanding the immediate release of her outstanding salary.

In a dramatic moment, she vowed not to leave the ministry premises until her long-overdue salary is paid.

Speaking in the viral video, the teacher stated, “Haruna Iddrisu, Ato Forson, today if you do not give me my money, we are not leaving here. We do not have anywhere to go, I do not have anywhere to even stay. Give us our money before we leave”.

The Coalition of Unpaid Teachers have hit the streets of Accra on Wednesday, April 15, protesting their over 7 to 18 months of unpaid salary arrears.

In multiple videos on social media, the unpaid teachers, clad in red and black attire, were seen protesting for their salaries.

They were spotted holding placards containing various inscriptions to drum home their demands.

The teachers were also heard loudly chanting “Mahama wodeyɛka”.

Earlier, Eugene Zoranu Segbefia, the National Organiser of the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers, said members will storm the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, April 15, over their unpaid salary arrears.

According to the Unpaid teachers, some teachers have worked for between seven and 18 months without pay.

They further questioned why the government would recruit more teachers when it cannot even pay those already in the system.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, Mr Segbefia lamented, saying, “We have teachers who have worked between seven and 18 months without salaries. As we speak, we don’t even know whether the government will fulfil its obligation to us”.

“The Minister listened to our concerns and promised to expedite the process. We were made to understand that a memo had been sent between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance. But as we speak, we are only seeing recruitment ongoing, while those of us already working have not been paid,” he lamented.

He quizzed, “We are already in the classrooms working, yet we are not being paid. Why recruit more teachers when you cannot even pay those already in the system?”.

 “We went through similar processes as the nurses, yet they are receiving their arrears from this April. Are we not also providing essential services to this country?” he asked.

Eugene Zoranu Segbefia declared, “Tomorrow, April 15, we are hitting the streets. And we are not leaving anytime soon”.

“We are coming with our belongings. Some colleagues are travelling from Kumasi and Tamale. We are prepared to sleep at the Ministry of Finance until we get a payment plan. That is the last thing we will do.”

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“First day on earth, and you are already successful” – Netizens react as Mahama shares a photo of his new grandchild

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“First day on earth, and you are already successful” – Netizens react as Mahama shares a photo of his new grandchild

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the arrival of his newest grandchild in a Facebook post on April 15, 2026.

In a post shared on social media, the President showed a photo of the child and also revealed the name as Thanina Gyamfua Mahama.

 President Mahama also announced that the child is the daughter of his son, Shafik Mahama and his wife, Asma Mahama.

“Welcoming my latest grandkid, Thanina Gyamfua Mahama. Congrats, Shafik and Asma,” his post read.

Some Ghanaians reacting to John Mahama’s post wrote, “Where the child is sleeping, you will see that the future is bright”.

“He will grow up and say, “My grandfather was once a president and a good one of course”, a netizen added.

Another wrote, “Imagine first day on earth and You already successful cos you enter correct family 😍 👌”.

A Facebooker added, “Let me keep this photo, tomorrow when I see her speaking big English, I’ll be like ‘calm down, madam, I was there when they were born you”, she will ask her grandpa JM if it’s true. Grandpa will be like, “Every Ghanaian was there, even the 38%”.

“Congratulations! Your Excellency. A man cannot be considered careful unless he wears a white shirt 👕 and drives a white car”, another netizen added.

“See how the baby is sleeping soundly. I said it that babies born in poor families are the ones always crying 😩 If he was born into a poor family anka he’ll still be crying even in the photo 😔

Congratulations grandpa 🥰🥰”, A Facebooker stated.

A Ghanaian added, “She has already beaten life by 90/100. When we say born with a silver spoon, this is it. What will this child ever lack? Born into riches isn’t only by chance but also by toils and sacrifices made from the top of the lineage, push so your pikin and generation no go suffer oo. Congratulations sir”.

“You can see the baby had scored life 5:0 leading comfortable n sleeping comfortably. By the way, congratulations baba”, another Ghanaian wrote.

In other news, A video has surfaced of President John Dramani Mahama jokingly asking whether Lordina Mahama’s “manager” was their daughter-in-law.

The video shared by CDR Africa was captioned, “President John Dramani Mahama had everyone smiling when he jokingly asked if Lordina Mahama’s ‘manager was actually their daughter-in-law”.

In the viral 24-second video circulating on social media, President Mahama was captured standing next to a photographer when he quizzed Lordina Mahama, who was seated.

Mahama stated, “Is that our in-law?”

However, Lordina Mahama replied, saying, “No, my manager.”

The president then responded, “Okay with a smiling face.”

Lordina Mahama’s manager, whom Mahama referred to as the “daughter-in-law”, was seen laughing happily lying on the floor as she responded that she was Lordina Mahama’s manager.

President Mahama then asked to excuse himself, saying, “Give me just a minute, I am just coming.”

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For you to say anti-LGBTQ Bill is not a priority a dangerous statement – Mahama told

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For you to say anti-LGBTQ Bill is not a priority a dangerous statement – Mahama told

The president of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Matthew K. Gyamfi, has said that for President John Dramani Mahama to say the anti-LGBTQ Bill is not a priority is a very dangerous statement.

Bishop Gyamfi argued that President Mahama’s remarks indirectly tell him that the bill that Ghanaians placed before Parliament is not something that he’s considering seriously.

According to Bishop Gyamfi, prioritising economic issues does not conflict with passing the anti-LGBTQ Bill.

The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference asserted that Ghanaians need jobs, but the anti-LGBTQ Bill is equally important.

Bishop Gyamfi rejected recommendations that the controversial LGBTQ bill should be sidelined in favour of economic and social priorities.

According to the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ president, he acknowledged the importance of pressing concerns such as jobs, cost of living, and healthcare, but argued that values cannot be traded for them.

Speaking on PM Express on Joy News on Tuesday, Bishop Gyamfi stated, “He’s not wrong in pursuing his matters, because Ghanaians need jobs. They need help. They need other things. So these are important, and they should be a priority for the President.”

“And equally important and no less important is this law, this bill that Ghanaians have placed before Parliament, and we realise pursuing jobs, getting help for people, is not exclusive and cannot exclude, and should not exclude looking at proper family values and sexuality, the one does not throw away the other one.”

“We do not see how pursuing jobs, creating health and other things, how passing family values law will affect negatively, adversely passing this law, so for him to say it is not a priority for us is a very dangerous statement.”

“What makes it dangerous is he’s telling us indirectly that for him, this bill that Ghanaians, represented by a group of people, have placed before Parliament is not something that he’s considering seriously. The law is not important to him.”

Earlier, the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) issued a public statement following recent remarks made by President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, regarding the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

The Bishops referenced public comments reportedly made by President Mahama at the World Affairs Council, in which he described LGBTQ+ matters as “not the most important issue we face as a nation.”

They also cited remarks by the Communications Minister suggesting the issue was “not a major priority for Ghanaians” and a “waste of time.”

According to the Catholic Bishops, although they acknowledge the weight of Ghana’s present challenges, it is analytically unsound to frame a choice between economic progress and moral coherence.

In related news, Rev. Fr. Michael Quaicoe, the Director of Governance, Justice and Peace at the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, has said a truly prosperous nation is the combination of economic excellence and moral values.

According to Rev. Fr. Michael Quaicoe, Ghana cannot treat moral values and economic development as competing priorities in the ongoing national debate over the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill, commonly known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

Rev. Fr. Michael Quaicoe argued that both economic development and the anti-LGBTQ+ bill must be pursued together.

Speaking on JOY NEWS Top Story, Rev. Fr. Michael Quaicoe stated, “A nation truly prosperous is the combination of the pursuit of both economic excellence and the upholding of moral values”.

“So it is not one over the other. It is not a question of this or that. It is more a question of this and that,” he stressed.

Meanwhile, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has quizzed Ghanaians criticising President John Dramani Mahama over his recent comments on LGBTQ+ issues.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Mahama’s remarks should not have attracted criticism, after he stated his government is focused on addressing the immediate needs and challenges facing citizens.

Speaking in an interview on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo programme on April 10, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu explained, “The President said the pressure from the West is not his priority. One of the things we fear in this country is speaking out because of public backlash.

“So, if a President says his priority is the welfare of Ghanaians, do you crucify such a person? If someone says he is prioritising your welfare, what you eat, your health, and your overall wellbeing, do you criticise him?” he said.

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‘Mussa Dankwa has already cooked his next poll, waiting for payments’ – EPA Deputy CEO alleges 

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‘Mussa Dankwa has already cooked his next poll, waiting for payments’ – EPA Deputy CEO alleges 

Dr Ayamga-Adongo, the Deputy Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Agency, has punched holes in the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwa polls and its credibility.

In a post on social media, Dr Ayamga-Adongo wrote, “The leader in your last poll is now more than 10 points behind a new leader, yet you say the old leader is closing the gap. Which gap?”.

To him, this is a clear indication that “Obviously, he has already cooked the next poll, waiting for the fee to be paid. Just passing!”.

His comments follow those of Mussa Dankwah, who has revealed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman Asiedu Nketia is in pole position to lead the party in the 2028 elections.

Mussa Dankwah shared a new poll on potential contenders for the flagbearer slot of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2028 elections.

The poll shared on Monday, April 13, 2026, indicates that Asiedu Nketia continues to lead in a “top-of-the-mind” baseline survey of the party’s potential flagbearer race but faces stiff competition from Finance Minister Ato Forson.

The Global InfoAnalytics poll also detailed that his lead has narrowed significantly within a week, from 16 percentage points in Week 1 to 10 percentage points in Week 2, with competition intensifying.

Mussa Dankwah stated, “BREAKING NEWS:

In a top-of-the-mind baseline poll of the NDC race, Asiedu Nketia takes a poll position but saw this lead cut significantly in a week from 16 points to 10 points against a candidate nobody is certain will contest”.

In another post, he wrote, “According to the new poll, Asiedu Nketia leads Haruna Iddrisu and Julius Debrah comfortably, but Ato Forson breathes down his neck in what could be a showdown if Ato Forson contests.

Asiedu Nketia leads Haruna Iddrisu by 20 points in a head-to-head, leads Julius Debrah by 23 points, but leads Ato Forson by just 5 points in what could be a battle between the new generation and old generation”.

However, an earlier poll by the  Global InfoAnalytics revealed that Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, had took a commanding lead in the NDC flagbearer race to succeed President John Dramani Mahama.

According to the latest poll by Global Info Analytics, Dr Ato Forson has taken an early lead in the NDC flagbearer race.

In the poll shared by Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, 32 per cent of voters prefer Dr Ato Forson as the presidential candidate of the NDC ahead of the 2028 general election.

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the NDC, is the finance minister’s closest contender, with 25 per cent.

Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, received 23 per cent of voters saying he should represent the NDC in the 2028 presidential elections.

However, Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman received 14 per cent of the votes, with only 5 per cent of voters saying they preferred other candidates.

In a post shared by Mussa Dankwah on X, he wrote, “Dr Ato Forson takes the lead in the NDC race, Asiedu Nketia gains, but Haruna Iddrisu slips to 3rd position with Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang in distance 4th according to the March 2026 National Tracking poll by @GlobaInfoPolls”.

Also, the Global Info Analytics also shared a head-to-head race with Dr Ato Forson leading in a head-to-head against Asiedu Nketia and also Haruna Iddrisu.

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“No condition is permanent, tables will turn” – NPP tells Mahama gov’t

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“No condition is permanent, tables will turn” – NPP tells Mahama gov’t

The NPP’s  General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, has accused the John Mahama government of arbitrary arrest and prosecution of its members.

According to the NPP,  the actions being taken by the NDC government authorities undermine democratic principles and the rule of law.

He warned that such developments could set a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s political environment.

Justin Kodua Frimpong warned that a future NPP administration should not be faulted if similar measures are taken against members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) members.

Speaking to journalists at a press conference on Wednesday, April 15, Justin Kodua Frimpong stated, “Somewhere in 2025, this government was arresting, detaining and arbitrarily arraigning members of our party before some kangaroo courts. We came to you, and we were not calling on the media, CSOs, and the clergy to come to the defence of the NPP, but rather let you all be aware of what the NDC is doing.

They are sidestepping our constitution, the respect for the rule of law, liberty, and freedom of expression, and we want to send a signal to them that no condition is permanent and definitely, the tables will turn.

And we don’t want a situation where the tables will turn, and people will come to the NPP government and ask why these things are happening.”

His comments come on the back of the arrest of Abubakar Yakubu, popularly known as Baba Amando, a Sunyani East NPP Communications Team member, who has been remanded into custody for two weeks.

Reports suggest Baba Amando was remanded by an Accra Circuit Court on charges including offensive conduct, false publication, and the circulation of statements likely to incite fear and panic.

He was remanded to custody for two weeks to allow prosecutors to conduct forensic investigations.

Also, NPP MP Baffour Awuah launches a scathing attack on the judge in the Baba Amando case.

Baffour Awuah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, criticised the judge hearing the matter, Justice Kunza, who remanded his client for two weeks.

The lawyer accused the judge of being partisan, suggesting that his actions showed that he was a member of the ruling NDC.

Speaking to the media after the proceedings, “I am in my 16 years of practice, I’ve never publicly criticised a judge. Never, it is never my practice. It’s not something I want to do. I am always reluctant. I defend the judiciary. But in this instance, I think that Justice Joseph Kunzu, very respectfully, the only thing different from him is that he’s not wearing an NDC flag or paraphernalia. That is the only thing that distinguishes him from a member of the NDC.

“This is so bad. I’ve never seen it before a judge. Look, let me restrain myself. It’s so bad. Never, in my own 16 years, I’ve never, ever criticised a judge. But I’ve seen a judge who the only difference between himself and a member of the NDC is that he’s not clad in an NDC flag,” he fumed.

He added, “A judge is supposed to be an independent-minded person. I’m so surprised. The only thing which is different, which distinguishes him from a member of the NDC, is that, sitting there, he was in a wig and gown. That is the only thing that distinguishes him.”

OSP to challenge High Court decision to strip it prosecutorial powers

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OSP to challenge High Court decision to strip it prosecutorial powers

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has served notice that it is taking immediate legal steps to challenge and overturn a ruling by the High Court in Accra, which has ruled that they have no authority to prosecute cases.

The High Court today, April 15, 2026, stripped the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of its prosecutorial powers, handing them to the Attorney General (AG) to take over all criminal prosecutions.

On Wednesday, April 15, the High Court ruling was delivered, representing a significant development in Ghana’s legal and anti-corruption landscape.

Also, the court declared that all ongoing prosecutions initiated by the OSP are null and void, a decision that immediately halts multiple high-profile and ongoing cases being tried in various courts across the country.

Reports suggest the presiding judge, John Nyante Nyadu, further awarded costs of GH₵15,000 against the OSP, underscoring the Court’s position on the matter and the procedural concerns raised in the case.

In  a statement on X, the OSP wrote, “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Conflicting Court Decisions Arise in Republic v. Issah Seidu & 3 Others (Rice Scandal Case)

Accra, Ghana — Proceedings in the case of Republic v. Issah Seidu & 3 Others (Suit No. CR/0513/2025), widely referred to as the “rice scandal case”, have taken divergent paths before two courts of concurrent jurisdiction. The accused persons are currently standing trial before the High Court (Criminal Division), where proceedings remain ongoing.

The Criminal Court dismissed an application by the accused persons seeking to strike out the case. The judge adjourned proceedings to await a determination by the Supreme Court on a matter in which both the plaintiff and the Attorney-General (the defendant) are challenging the independent prosecutorial power of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

In a parallel development, the accused persons initiated a separate action at the High Court (General Jurisdiction 10). In contrast to the Criminal Court, the General Jurisdiction judge declined an application by the OSP to adjourn proceedings pending the outcome of the matter before the Supreme Court. The judge decided that the OSP lacks independent prosecutorial mandate. The judge  directed that the case be referred to the Attorney-General for prosecution.

These developments have resulted in two distinct judicial positions regarding the prosecutorial authority of the OSP in the same matter.

The OSP states that it is taking steps to quickly overturn the decision of the General Jurisdiction Court since the High Court does not have jurisdiction to, in effect, strike down parts of an Act of Parliament as unconstitutional. It is only the Supreme Court which can strike down parts of an Act of Parliament as unconstitutional.

The OSP firmly assures the public that all the criminal prosecutions it has commenced before the courts and all the criminal prosecutions it is about to commence before the courts remain valid and would proceed based on its mandate under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), which remains valid and in force as the matter has not been decided by the Supreme Court”.

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“Only Supreme Court can strike down an Act of Parliament as unconstitutional” – OSP tells High Court

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has challenged the High Court, reminding them that only the Supreme Court of Ghana has the authority to strike down provisions of an Act of Parliament as unconstitutional.

The OSP statement follows the High Court in Accra, which has ruled that they have no authority to prosecute cases.

The High Court ruling stripped the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of its prosecutorial powers, handing them to the Attorney General (AG) to take over all criminal prosecutions.

On Wednesday, April 15, the High Court ruling was delivered, representing a significant development in Ghana’s legal and anti-corruption landscape.

Also, the court declared that all ongoing prosecutions initiated by the OSP are null and void, a decision that immediately halts multiple high-profile and ongoing cases being tried in various courts across the country.

Reports suggest the presiding judge, John Nyante Nyadu, further awarded costs of GH₵15,000 against the OSP, underscoring the Court’s position on the matter and the procedural concerns raised in the case.

In  a statement on X, the OSP wrote, “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Conflicting Court Decisions Arise in Republic v. Issah Seidu & 3 Others (Rice Scandal Case)

Accra, Ghana — Proceedings in the case of Republic v. Issah Seidu & 3 Others (Suit No. CR/0513/2025), widely referred to as the “rice scandal case”, have taken divergent paths before two courts of concurrent jurisdiction. The accused persons are currently standing trial before the High Court (Criminal Division), where proceedings remain ongoing.

The Criminal Court dismissed an application by the accused persons seeking to strike out the case. The judge adjourned proceedings to await a determination by the Supreme Court on a matter in which both the plaintiff and the Attorney-General (the defendant) are challenging the independent prosecutorial power of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

In a parallel development, the accused persons initiated a separate action at the High Court (General Jurisdiction 10). In contrast to the Criminal Court, the General Jurisdiction judge declined an application by the OSP to adjourn proceedings pending the outcome of the matter before the Supreme Court. The judge decided that the OSP lacks independent prosecutorial mandate. The judge  directed that the case be referred to the Attorney-General for prosecution.

These developments have resulted in two distinct judicial positions regarding the prosecutorial authority of the OSP in the same matter.

The OSP states that it is taking steps to quickly overturn the decision of the General Jurisdiction Court since the High Court does not have jurisdiction to, in effect, strike down parts of an Act of Parliament as unconstitutional. It is only the Supreme Court which can strike down parts of an Act of Parliament as unconstitutional.

The OSP firmly assures the public that all the criminal prosecutions it has commenced before the courts and all the criminal prosecutions it is about to commence before the courts remain valid and would proceed based on its mandate under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), which remains valid and in force as the matter has not been decided by the Supreme Court”.

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“Haruna Iddrisu, Ato Forson, give us our money, or we are not leaving” – Unpaid Teacher cries   

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“Haruna Iddrisu, Ato Forson, give us our money, or we are not leaving” – Unpaid Teacher cries   

An emotional scene unfolded at the Ministry of Finance as a mother carrying her baby, also a member of the Coalition of unpaid Teachers broke down in tears.

The unpaid teacher broke down in tears, demanding the immediate release of her outstanding salary by Haruna Iddrisu, and Ato Forson.

In a dramatic moment, she vowed not to leave the ministry premises until her long-overdue salary is paid.

Speaking in the viral video, the teacher stated, “Haruna Iddrisu, Ato Forson, today if you do not give me my money, we are not leaving here. We do not have anywhere to go, I do not have anywhere to even stay. Give us our money before we leave”.

The Coalition of Unpaid Teachers have hit the streets of Accra on Wednesday, April 15, protesting their over 7 to 18 months of unpaid salary arrears.

In multiple videos on social media, the unpaid teachers, clad in red and black attire, were seen protesting for their salaries.

They were spotted holding placards containing various inscriptions to drum home their demands.

The teachers were also heard loudly chanting “Mahama wodeyɛka”.

Earlier, Eugene Zoranu Segbefia, the National Organiser of the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers, said members will storm the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, April 15, over their unpaid salary arrears.

According to the Unpaid teachers, some teachers have worked for between seven and 18 months without pay.

They further questioned why the government would recruit more teachers when it cannot even pay those already in the system.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, Mr Segbefia lamented, saying, “We have teachers who have worked between seven and 18 months without salaries. As we speak, we don’t even know whether the government will fulfil its obligation to us”.

“The Minister listened to our concerns and promised to expedite the process. We were made to understand that a memo had been sent between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance. But as we speak, we are only seeing recruitment ongoing, while those of us already working have not been paid,” he lamented.

He quizzed, “We are already in the classrooms working, yet we are not being paid. Why recruit more teachers when you cannot even pay those already in the system?”.

 “We went through similar processes as the nurses, yet they are receiving their arrears from this April. Are we not also providing essential services to this country?” he asked.

Eugene Zoranu Segbefia declared, “Tomorrow, April 15, we are hitting the streets. And we are not leaving anytime soon”.

“We are coming with our belongings. Some colleagues are travelling from Kumasi and Tamale. We are prepared to sleep at the Ministry of Finance until we get a payment plan. That is the last thing we will do.”

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“Mahama Wodeyɛka” – Unpaid Teachers stage a protest demands 18 months of unpaid salaries

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“Mahama Wodeyɛka” – Unpaid Teachers stage a protest demands 18 months of unpaid salaries

The Coalition of Unpaid Teachers have hit the streets of Accra on Wednesday, April 15, protesting their 18 months of unpaid salary arrears.

In multiple videos on social media, the unpaid teachers, clad in red and black attire, were seen protesting for their salaries.

They were spotted holding placards containing various inscriptions to drum home their demands.

The teachers were also heard loudly chanting “Mahama wodeyɛka”.

Earlier, Eugene Zoranu Segbefia, the National Organiser of the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers, said members will storm the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, April 15, over their unpaid salary arrears.

According to the Unpaid teachers, some teachers have worked for between seven and 18 months without pay.

They further questioned why the government would recruit more teachers when it cannot even pay those already in the system.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, Mr Segbefia lamented, saying, “We have teachers who have worked between seven and 18 months without salaries. As we speak, we don’t even know whether the government will fulfil its obligation to us”.

“The Minister listened to our concerns and promised to expedite the process. We were made to understand that a memo had been sent between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance. But as we speak, we are only seeing recruitment ongoing, while those of us already working have not been paid,” he lamented.

He quizzed, “We are already in the classrooms working, yet we are not being paid. Why recruit more teachers when you cannot even pay those already in the system?”.

 “We went through similar processes as the nurses, yet they are receiving their arrears from this April. Are we not also providing essential services to this country?” he asked.

Eugene Zoranu Segbefia declared, “Tomorrow, April 15, we are hitting the streets. And we are not leaving anytime soon”.

“We are coming with our belongings. Some colleagues are travelling from Kumasi and Tamale. We are prepared to sleep at the Ministry of Finance until we get a payment plan. That is the last thing we will do.”

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IGP promotes 7 Policemen who shot and killed Tema MoMo robbers

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IGP promotes 7 Policemen who shot and killed Tema MoMo robbers

Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their roles in a recent anti-robbery operation at Tema.

According to a police statement, the promotion follows the officers’ response to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5.

The policemen’s effort led to the shooting of two suspected robbers and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other items.

In a post on social media, the Police wrote, “IGP PROMOTES POLICE OFFICERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN TEMA

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday, 14th April 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.

The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5, leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.

The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey, Inspector Prince Asante, No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed, No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru, No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator, and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.

The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.

The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation”.

In related news, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has cleared a decade-long promotion backlog in the Ghana Police Service, approving the elevation of 12,802 officers to various ranks.

IGP Yohuno’s promotions, ranging from Lance Corporals to Chief Inspectors, were part of a backlog exercise.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Secretariat made this known to the media following claims that promotions within the Service had been fraught with nepotism.

According to the Secretariat, the promotions were mainly administrative and based on special recommendations, which are in line with the Police Regulations, 2012 (Constitutional Instrument 76).

The IGP’s Secretariat dismissed the claims, stressing that all promotions were supervised by unit, district, divisional and regional commanders across the country’s 25 police regions.

The Secretariat stated in a press statement stated, “Information was sent to all unit, district, divisional and regional commanders across the 25 police regions to submit the names of officers due for promotion, and that was how the administration arrived at the final list.

“Moreover, promotions in the Police Service cannot be carried out solely by the IGP, as CI 76 makes that clear.”

The Secretariat further detailed that about 11,900 officers within the lower ranks were elevated by one step, with approximately 600 promotions being granted based on special recommendations.

“For instance, some personnel who had remained in their ranks for more than the stipulated period of four years were promoted to the next rank. These steps were taken to encourage officers to work hard and gain due recognition.

“Our men are sacrificing a lot for this country. They deserve to be treated fairly, and that is what we are doing for everyone, regardless of background,” the statement added.

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All ongoing prosecutions initiated by OSP null and void – High Court rules

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All ongoing prosecutions initiated by OSP null and void – High Court rules

A High Court in Accra has ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has no authority to prosecute cases.

The High Court ruling stripped the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of its prosecutorial powers, handing them to the Attorney General (AG) to take over all criminal prosecutions.

On Wednesday, April 15, the High Court ruling was delivered, representing a significant development in Ghana’s legal and anti-corruption landscape.

Also, the court declared that all ongoing prosecutions initiated by the OSP are null and void, a decision that immediately halts multiple high-profile and ongoing cases being tried in various courts across the country.

Reports suggest the presiding judge, John Nyante Nyadu, further awarded costs of GH₵15,000 against the OSP, underscoring the Court’s position on the matter and the procedural concerns raised in the case.

The High Court’s ruling was based on the case titled GJ/0369/2026: The Republic vs The Office of the Special Prosecutor (on the Application of Peter Archibold Hyde).

In related news, Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, has revealed he has begun counting his days to leave the office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

The Special Prosecutor asserted to persistent threats to the survival of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Speaking on the performance and public perception of the office, Kissi Agyebeng detailed, “They want an independent institution to fight corruption, separate from the Attorney General and more than 50 per cent, and with this, I take pride in it, of the majority of Ghanaians trust the Office of the Special Prosecutor more than any other institution to fight corruption. And with this, my job is done.

‘However, I have started counting down my days to when I depart as Special Prosecutor,” he said.

“When I become the former Special Prosecutor, I want to look back and say, civil society forged this office, and civil society preserved it. It is your handiwork, do not let it die,” Kissi Agyebeng stated.

“You recall what happened in 2025. Incidentally, it was our best year of performance. At the same time, it was our worst year of existential force,” he said.

“Why should Kissi and a few officers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor be the ones always fighting existential battles just to keep this office running? Had it not been the good-naturedness of the president, the office would have been scrapped by the end of December 2025, in violence,” he stated.

Also, Kissi Agyebeng has said 2025 was the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) best year of performance; at the same time, it was its worst year of existential troubles.

According to Kissi Agyebeng, while the office achieved some of its best results, it also endured its “worst year of existential troubles.”

The Special Prosecutor asserted that political calls to scrap the office significantly contributed to the challenges it faced.

However, noted that such pressure stems from its mandate to hold public officials accountable.

Kissi Agyebeng added, “2025 was our best year of performance; at the same time, it was our worst year of existential troubles. Why should Kissi and a few officers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor always fight existential battles just to keep this office running?” he said.

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BREAKING – High Court strips OSP of its prosecutorial powers

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BREAKING – High Court strips OSP of its prosecutorial powers

A High Court in Accra has ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has no authority to prosecute cases.

The High Court ruling stripped the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of its prosecutorial powers, handing them to the Attorney General (AG) to take over all criminal prosecutions.

On Wednesday, April 15, the High Court ruling was delivered, representing a significant development in Ghana’s legal and anti-corruption landscape.

Also, the court declared that all ongoing prosecutions initiated by the OSP are null and void, a decision that immediately halts multiple high-profile and ongoing cases being tried in various courts across the country.

Reports suggest the presiding judge, John Nyante Nyadu, further awarded costs of GH₵15,000 against the OSP, underscoring the Court’s position on the matter and the procedural concerns raised in the case.

Earlier, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, a legal practitioner and scholar, disclosed that in most constitutional systems, prosecutorial power is vested in a public authority, usually the Attorney-General.

In a write-up he wrote, “In most constitutional systems, prosecutorial power is vested in a public authority, usually the Attorney-General.

But does that mean one office must control all prosecutions?

Let us travel.

In Morrison v. Olson, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the appointment of an independent counsel with full prosecutorial powers. Not under the Attorney-General’s daily control. Not within the usual chain. Still constitutional. The monopoly theory failed.

In Vineet Narain v. Union of India, the Indian Supreme Court went further. Independence was not optional. It was required. Because the executive cannot be trusted to investigate itself. The answer was structural insulation.

In Glenister v. President of South Africa, the Court confirmed that Parliament may create and relocate anti-corruption and prosecutorial functions. The Constitution does not freeze power in one office. What matters is independence and effectiveness.

Across constitutional democracies, prosecutorial power is vested. It is not monopolised. It is structured. It is adapted. It is insulated where necessary.

Now return home.

We are told Article 88 creates an imperial AG. That all prosecution must pass through one political office.

That Parliament is powerless to design independent institutions to fight corruption.

Even if it is obvious that a political AG cannot effectively prosecute political corruption, we are urged to interpret the Constitution as an instrument of paralysis, tying our hands and sentencing us to spectatorship while corruption thrives.

No serious constitutional system ties the fight against corruption to the discretion of a single political office.

Certainly, in light of its emphasis on probity and accountability, it takes extraordinary chutzpah to suggest that the Constitution was written to protect corruption by disabling the State”.

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