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Old female students of Legon drag UG to World Bank, EU, USAID, others over sexual harassment claims against Prof Gyampo

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Old female students of Legon drag UG to World Bank, EU, USAID, others over sexual harassment claims against Prof Gyampo

A group identified as the Association of Former Female Students Alumni has dragged the University of Ghana (UG) to the World Bank, USAID, European Union other donors of the university for still harbouring Professor Ransford Gyampo despite several claims of sexual harassment against him.

According to the Old female students of Legon, the International Organisations’ continuous funding of an institution that harbours and promotes individuals indicted for sexual impropriety constitutes a breach of their own internal policies.

The association is calling on “United States Agency for International Development (USAID), European Union (EU) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Wellcome Trust National Institutes of Health (NIH) & CDC Carnegie Corporation of New York Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chinese Ministry of Education (Hanban) DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) KAAD (Catholic Academic Exchange Service) Toyota Ghana” to invoke their safeguarding clauses to suspend all grants, endowments, and financial aid to the University of Ghana immediately.

The Old female student of Legon boldly asserted that the suspension must remain in effect until the University administration permanently revokes the appointment and professorship of Prof. Ransford Gyampo of the Political Science Department.

The Old female student detailed in their statement that, “In 2019, the BBC Africa Eye documentary titled ‘Sex for Grades’ exposed a systemic culture of sexual harassment at the University of Ghana. Prof. Ransford Gyampo was captured on video making numerous sexually suggestive comments to an undercover journalist posing as a student, and explicitly proposing marriage in exchange for academic mentorship, a classic case of quid pro quo harassment and abuse of power.

Despite the video evidence and the subsequent suspension, Prof. Gyampo has been reinstated and promoted to the rank of full Professor. This action by the University sends a dangerous signal: that the sexual objectification of students is a surmountable career hurdle rather than a termination-worthy offence.

By retaining and promoting Prof. Gyampo, the University of Ghana has failed to protect its female student population, thereby creating a hostile learning environment. This failure makes the University non-compliant with the ethical codes of conduct required by international donors”.

They further highlighted that the ‘Sex for Grades’ exposé was a cry for help from the silent victims of academic predators.

Their statement added, “His indictment in the BBC Africa Eye ‘Sex for Grades’ exposé, coupled with the University’s failure to apply commensurate punitive measures, stands in direct violation of the global standards of safety, gender equity, and human rights that your organisations purport to uphold.

The “Sex for Grades” documentary was not merely a news item; it was a cry for help from the silent victims of academic predators. By continuing to finance the University of Ghana while Prof. Gyampo remains in post, you are inadvertently funding the very power structures that oppress female students.

We urge you to stand on the right side of history, uphold your own policies, and protect the dignity of the Ghanaian woman”.

In related news, Ghanaian actress Ama K. Abebrese has fired shots at the John Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.

The renowned actress has said no serious country will appoint men with a documented history of sexual harassment.

Ama K Abebrese condemned the appointment of men who sexually assault women to key leadership positions by the John Mahama government.

According to her, the Mahama government, in placing those men with a documented history of sexual harassment and assault, sends a bad signal that misconduct against women can even get people rewarded in government.

In a post shared on social media, Ama K Abebrese wrote, “There is no serious country that will appoint men who have a documented history and allegations of sexual assault/sexual harassment against females to high governmental positions. It sends the message that men can abuse females and be rewarded. Do Better Ghana,” she wrote.

Her post comes following the recent appointment of Kwasi Kyei Darkwah as Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean Region and also Professor Ransford Gyampo as Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority.

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Wendy Shay reports man accusing her of a sexual relationship with Tracy Shay

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Wendy Shay reports man accusing her of a sexual relationship with Tracy Shay

Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay has filed a police complaint against a man in a viral video, accusing her of having a sexual relationship with Tracy Shay, the teenager she informally adopted.

In the viral video, a young man accused Wendy Shay of being in a lesbian relationship with Tracy Shay, the young girl who became famous for dancing to her song “Is Too late”.

The young man further alleged that a spiritualist had told Wendy Shay to perform sexual acts on the minor, and also made baseless accusations and insulted her.

The Ghanaian musician later placed a bounty of GH¢5,000 as a reward for anyone who could help her identify the person behind the accusations.

However, Wendy Shay, yesterday, November 19, 2025, in a post on social media, shared an official statement revealing she had reported the issue to the Police.

According to her statement, the person behind the video has been traced to the United Arab Emirates.

Wendy Shay, in the statement, also told her fans, family and Ghanaians that the allegations are completely untrue and created with malicious intent.

Parts of her statement read, “The matter has been formally reported to the Ghana Police Service, and active investigations are underway. I have been informed that the individual behind the account has been traced to the United Arab Emirates, where he is currently employed with a construction company. Further steps are being taken through the appropriate channels to ensure he is held accountable for his actions.

“I am cooperating fully with the police and trust the investigation process to bring this matter to a swift and just resolution. I further encourage us all to continue standing against cyberbullying, online harassment, and malicious attacks on innocent people,” the statement read.

Some netizens reacting to Wendy Shay’s statement stated, “I’ll never understand what drives people to spread malicious lies against someone they have never met”.

“I will gladly snitch on that guy for free, cos to even think and imagine that only means he is either fantasising over that lil girl or something”, one netizen added.

One more X user added, “Don’t forgive him oo. These boys are doing the most to soil people’s hard work and sweat”

One netizen added, “Poor boy, ! Wallahi, That Guy Must Be Brought To Justice. The Thing Really Pain Me For Wendy Herrrrrr”

“I do not support cyberbullying or whatsoever to tarnish one’s image or brand, but if the Ghana Police can locate this guy and bring him to justice as we all hope for, then they can bring Ken Ofori Atta back to Ghana to answer questions. If not”, another netizen added.

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“He peppered my private part and had sex with me after” – Woman in viral assault video

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“He peppered my private part and had sex with me after” – Woman in viral assault video

Harriet Amuzu, the woman in a viral assault video, has recounted more harrowing ordeals meted out to her by her husband, John Odartey Lamptey.

According to Harriet, her husband assaulted her by smearing pepper on her private parts and later forced himself on her.

The victim also revealed she had separated and moved out of the matrimonial home, but the husband deceived her with the pretence that their child was ill.

Harriet Amuzu further revealed that the viral video was not the first time she was abused, adding that she had constantly filed complaints with evidence at the Tesano and Ofankor Police Stations against her husband, but nothing was done by the Police.

Speaking to TV3’s Portia Gabor, Harriet Amuzu narrated, “He went to the kitchen for pepper and accused me of sleeping around, he opened up my thighs, stripped me naked and peppered my private part”.

She further narrated what led to the recent viral video, saying, “I was at a funeral on Saturday in my hometown when he called to say that my younger son was ill and that I must return to care for him. I only came home to find the kids playing, and I asked why he had lied to me. At night, he wanted to have sex with me, but I refused because we had been estranged for five months.

“He beat me because I refused to have sex with him. I was separated from him for 5 months after he physically assaulted me. He hit me with sticks and threatened to kill me after accusing me of sleeping around. I reported several times to the  Police, but they didn’t come to my aid”.

She further added that she had planned to return to her village the following morning, but when she approached her children, Odartey Lamptey prevented her and intentionally lured her back.

She narrated that Odartey Lamptey called another child, Daniel, to take the children out and then locked the door, with her estranged husband then assaulting her.

She added that  Odartey stripped her naked, removing her underwear and waist beads, claiming ownership of them and later beat her with a stick, stepped on her, and threatened her with a knife to cut off her hand.

Meanwhile, John Odartey Lamptey, alias Nii Adjei, the Landlord who was captured in a recent viral video assaulting a person believed to be his wife, and two others, identified as his siblings, have been remanded by the Magistrate Court at DOVVSU for assault and conspiracy to commit a crime.

The three are expected to reappear in court on 3rd December 2025, as the Ghana Police Service intensifies efforts to find the victim and has urged anyone with information about the victim to come forward, promising confidentiality.

The Ghana Police Service, in a statement providing an update, stated, “The Magistrate Court at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service has remanded accused persons, John Odartey Lamptey, alias Nii Adjei and two others into police custody. The accused, who was captured in a viral video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife, has been charged with Physical Assault, contrary to Sections 1(b)(i) and 3(2) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732).

The two others, Louis Odartey Lamptey and Grace Kushie Lamptey, have also been charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, to wit “threat of harm” contrary to Sections 23(1) and 74 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), after they attempted attacking a female tenant, they suspected of recording and circulating the viral video”.

“All three have been remanded into police custody to reappear before the court on 3rd December 2025.

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"He wanted to ki!! me," says 32-year-old Harriet Amuzu, a domestic violence survivor whose assault video went viral. She reveals her identity to empower others, detailing horrific abuse and alleging that state agencies failed to act despite her reports. #3NewsGH #TV3GH

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UG has changed its admission policy to accommodate LGBTQ+ activities – Foh Amoaning blows alarm

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UG has changed its admission policy to accommodate LGBTQ+ activities – Foh Amoaning blows alarm

Moses Foh Amoaning, a private legal practitioner and Executive Secretary of the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, has blown an alarm on the University of Ghana.

According to Foh Amoaning, the University of Ghana has changed its admission policy to accommodate LGBTQ+ activities .

He further accused the UG Vice Chancellor and her council of ignoring their letters concerning the school’s change in its admission policy.

Speaking on Onua TV, Moses Foh Amoaning alleged, “The University of Ghana, which is a public university, has accepted transgenderism as part of its statutes.

The Vice Chancellor, a female, who goes to church and her council have changed their University statutes to admit transgenderism and LGBTQ+ activities, we will not understand it”.

Foh Amoaning added, “When we wrote a letter to her, she did not even show us the respect of responding to our letters. When we issued a press conference, I heard she called my office, saying they are going to respond to our letter.

This is the University of Ghana. Look at the student there, you want to change the perception in the University of Ghana. The things going on in the Secondary schools, if we speak to them, we will not have time”.

Foh Amoaning also highlighted that parliament passing the anti LGBTQ bill and President Mahama assenting to it will strengthen Ghana’s fight against those promoting and advocating for LGBTQ activities.  

He added, “When the bill is passed and the president assents to it, it will help, because it will make it easier for the police to enforce the laws against those promoting and engaged in advocacy”.

It will stop the advocacy and the sponsorship, and it will stop the recruitment of our children and the grooming”.

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

According to John Mahama, a person’s gender is determined at birth, adding that the family is the foundation of our nation.

He added that there is no question what Ghanaians believe in.

Speaking to leaders of the Christian Council of Ghana in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, President Mahama stated, “We agree with the Speaker to relay the bill and let Parliament debate it, and then if there are any amendments or whatever that have to be done. If the Parliament of the people of Ghana endorses the bill, votes on it, and passes it, and it comes to me as President, I will sign it”.

“A person’s gender is determined at birth, and the family is the foundation of our nation. That is our position. So, there are no questions or equivocations about what we believe,” President Mahama noted.

He added, “We agree with the Speaker to relay the bill and let Parliament debate it, and then if there are any amendments or whatever that have to be done”.

Mahama boldly added that his government’s position on LGBTQ is that marriage is between a man and a woman.

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“He picked a knife to cut off my fingers, but a tenant rescued me” – Woman in viral assault video

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“He picked a knife to cut off my fingers, but a tenant rescued me” – Woman in viral assault video

Harriet Amuzu, the woman in a viral assault video, has recounted how her husband, John Odartey Lamptey, picked up a knife and threatened to cut off her fingers.

According to Harriet, her husband assaulted her and went for a knife from the kitchen, but a timely intervention of a tenant rescued her by taking the knife from her husband.

Harriet Amuzu further revealed that the viral video was not the first time she was abused, adding that she had constantly filed complaints with evidence at the Tesano and Ofankor Police Stations against her husband, but nothing was done by the Police.

The victim also revealed she had separated and moved out of the matrimonial home, but the husband deceived her with the pretence that their child was ill.

Speaking to TV3’s Portia Gabor, Harriet Amuzu narrated, “He went to the kitchen for pepper and accused me of sleeping around, he opened up my thighs, stripped me naked and peppered my private part”.

She further narrated what led to the recent viral video, saying, “I was at a funeral on Saturday in my hometown when he called to say that my younger son was ill and that I must return to care for him. I only came home to find the kids playing, and I asked why he had lied to me. At night, he wanted to have sex with me, but I refused because we had been estranged for five months.

“He beat me because I refused to have sex with him. I was separated from him for 5 months after he physically assaulted me. He hit me with sticks and threatened to kill me after accusing me of sleeping around. I reported several times to the  Police, but they didn’t come to my aid”.

She further added that she had planned to return to her village the following morning, but when she approached her children, Odartey Lamptey prevented her and intentionally lured her back.

She narrated that Odartey Lamptey called another child, Daniel, to take the children out and then locked the door, with her estranged husband then assaulting her.

She added that  Odartey stripped her naked, removing her underwear and waist beads, claiming ownership of them and later beat her with a stick, stepped on her, and threatened her with a knife to cut off her hand.

Meanwhile, John Odartey Lamptey, alias Nii Adjei, the Landlord who was captured in a recent viral video assaulting a person believed to be his wife, and two others, identified as his siblings, have been remanded by the Magistrate Court at DOVVSU for assault and conspiracy to commit a crime.

The three are expected to reappear in court on 3rd December 2025, as the Ghana Police Service intensifies efforts to find the victim and has urged anyone with information about the victim to come forward, promising confidentiality.

The Ghana Police Service, in a statement providing an update, stated, “The Magistrate Court at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service has remanded accused persons, John Odartey Lamptey, alias Nii Adjei and two others into police custody. The accused, who was captured in a viral video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife, has been charged with Physical Assault, contrary to Sections 1(b)(i) and 3(2) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732).

The two others, Louis Odartey Lamptey and Grace Kushie Lamptey, have also been charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, to wit “threat of harm” contrary to Sections 23(1) and 74 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), after they attempted attacking a female tenant, they suspected of recording and circulating the viral video”.

“All three have been remanded into police custody to reappear before the court on 3rd December 2025.

Watch the video below:

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"He wanted to ki!! me," says 32-year-old Harriet Amuzu, a domestic violence survivor whose assault video went viral. She reveals her identity to empower others, detailing horrific abuse and alleging that state agencies failed to act despite her reports. #3NewsGH #TV3GH

♬ original sound – TV3 Ghana

“He beat me because I refused to have sex with him” – Woman in viral assault video speaks

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“He beat me because I refused to have sex with him” – Woman in viral assault video speaks

Harriet Amuzu, the woman in a viral assault video, has recounted what led to her being abused by her estranged husband in Ofankor.

According to Harriet Amuzu, John Odartey Lamptey, her husband, demanded sex, but she refused as they were having trouble in their marriage.

She revealed that her husband assaulted her by smearing pepper on her private parts and attempting to force himself on her.

The victim also revealed she had separated and she had moved out of the matrimonial home, but the husband deceived her with the pretence that their child was ill.

Speaking to TV3’s Portia Gabor, Harriet Amuzu narrated, “I was at a funeral on Saturday in my hometown when he called to say that my younger son was ill and that I must return to care for him. I only came home to find the kids playing, and I asked why he had lied to me. At night, he wanted to have sex with me, but I refused because we had been estranged for five months.

“He beat me because I refused to have sex with him. I was separated from him for 5 months after he physically assaulted me. He hit me with sticks and threatened to kill me after accusing me of sleeping around. I reported several times to the  Police, but they didn’t come to my aid”.

She further added that she had planned to return to her village the following morning, but when she approached her children, Odartey Lamptey prevented her and intentionally lured her back.

She narrated that Odartey Lamptey called another child, Daniel, to take the children out and then locked the door, with her estranged husband then assaulting her.

She added that  Odartey stripped her naked, removing her underwear and waist beads, claiming ownership of them and later beat her with a stick, stepped on her, and threatened her with a knife to cut off her hand.

Meanwhile, John Odartey Lamptey, alias Nii Adjei, the Landlord who was captured in a recent viral video assaulting a person believed to be his wife, and two others, identified as his siblings, have been remanded by the Magistrate Court at DOVVSU for assault and conspiracy to commit a crime.

The three are expected to reappear in court on 3rd December 2025, as the Ghana Police Service intensifies efforts to find the victim and has urged anyone with information about the victim to come forward, promising confidentiality.

The Ghana Police Service, in a statement providing an update, stated, “The Magistrate Court at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service has remanded accused persons, John Odartey Lamptey, alias Nii Adjei and two others into police custody. The accused, who was captured in a viral video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife, has been charged with Physical Assault, contrary to Sections 1(b)(i) and 3(2) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732).

The two others, Louis Odartey Lamptey and Grace Kushie Lamptey, have also been charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, to wit “threat of harm” contrary to Sections 23(1) and 74 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), after they attempted attacking a female tenant, they suspected of recording and circulating the viral video”.

“All three have been remanded into police custody to reappear before the court on 3rd December 2025.

Watch the video below:

@tv3gh_official

"He wanted to ki!! me," says 32-year-old Harriet Amuzu, a domestic violence survivor whose assault video went viral. She reveals her identity to empower others, detailing horrific abuse and alleging that state agencies failed to act despite her reports. #3NewsGH #TV3GH

♬ original sound – TV3 Ghana

“How do you misquote the VEEP so badly?” – Bridget Otoo quizzes Daily Graphic

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“How do you misquote the VEEP so badly?” – Bridget Otoo quizzes Daily Graphic

Presidential Staffer, Bridget Otoo, has quizzed the Ghanaian state-owned daily newspaper, Daily Graphic how they could misquote the Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang so badly.

The Daily Graphic, in a public apology on November 19, 2025, on X, apologised to the vice president and Ghanaians for misquoting the vice president during the Ghana cedi @ 60 event.

In their apology post, Dalily Graphic wrote, “APOLOGY. In the story we published on November 3, 2025, and also published a poster today, titled: “Trust in Cedi crucial for economic stability – Veep,” we inadvertently misquoted the Vice President, Prof Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang”.

They further added that the correct quote stated, “…we have weathered domestic and global storms, notably the structural adjustment of the eighties, the 2008 global financial crisis, the domestic debt exchange, and the most recent economic crises. We have learnt painful lessons from fiscal indiscipline, over-borrowing, and ignoring tried principles.”

The state-owned newspaper further apologises for the inconvenience and embarrassment.

“We are sorry for the inconvenience and embarrassment it might have caused the Office of the Vice President”, the post concluded.

In a sharp reply, Presidential Staffer Bridget Otoo called out the Daily Graphic, alleging that someone at Graphic is against the NDC government with an agenda of misrepresentation, misquotation and sometimes lies.

She wrote, “How do you misquote the VEEP so badly? I am convinced there’s someone at Daily Graphic who is against this government and that person or persons have been on an agenda to misrepresent, misquote and sometimes lie outright about very verifiable events”.  

Bridget Otoo added, “This is supposed to be the nation’s ‘authoritative’ media. Whoever it is should know that their party lost for doing this same nonsense, this government isn’t vindictive, else they wouldn’t be in post! It is not too late for them to repent or else!!!!!”

Some netizens reacting to Bridget Otoo’s comments stated, “Don’t pretend this is the first time you have noticed this. You guys from the media space know exactly what and who is doing this. You have sat unconcerned as though this is Asaase or Wontumi media. This is a Graphic for crying out loud. Decisive action is needed now, not warnings”.

“Some firing has to go on there o. Because this can’t be an error, no koraaaaa it’s deliberate. A video o yet you still misquoted the person. Like how ei anaaaaa their reporters no abon? Ei me I don’t understand o . Whoever is in charge has to bow in shame!”, another netizen added.

An X user added, “Still, the NDC is tolerating such characters at Graphic. Whoever is the Editor of their social media handles must be asked to proceed on indefinite leave. Is this too much to ask”.

“There are some mistakes that can be explained away to the discerning mind. But this one and how often such incidents occur smack of mischief. The supervisory agency should work on this, it’s getting out of hand”, one more netizen added.

Additionally, one more netizen added, “There are some people over there who are pushing a negative agenda against the government. I have said it several times. This is the time to get to the bottom of the issue. It is deliberate”.

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“OSP is not investigating me, I was only invited to clarify a comment I made” – Kpebu

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“OSP is not investigating me, I was only invited to clarify a comment I made” – Kpebu

Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has broken his silence on his visit to the Office of the Special Prosecutor following the OSP invitation.

According to Martin Kpebu, the OSP is not investigating him, but was only invited to clarify a comment he made.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Martin Kpebu stated, “To be clear, I’m not being investigated for any offence at all. But rather, I’ve made some comments, and he says I should come and clarify. Putting it blankly, they want some evidence to back it to help the corruption fight”.

Lawyer Kpebu further vociferously stated that Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng should have already resigned over his failure in the Ken Ofori-Atta case.

He added, “By now, the Special Prosecutor himself should have resigned, the fact that finaly came to confess on the November 5, that before Ofori-Atta travelled he Kissi Agyebeng intercepted the letter Ofori-Atta wrote to incoming Chief of Staff and the outgoing one then he ran to the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), but he didn’t get help, then ran to National Security, but didn’t get help there either, and finally he ran to the Ghana Immigration Service and still didn’t get help. This is a big indictment of these institutions.  

“Worst of all, it didn’t occur to the man who had done the ‘Ankwanuma’ press conference that he should blow the whistle.”

He added that OSP should have “informed the people of Ghana through a press conference and say ‘Hey, people of Ghana, I’ve clear evidence Mr Ofori-Atta is about to travel out of Ghana and I’ve gone to these institutions, but they are not helping me.’”

“‘Hey, people of Ghana, I’ve clear evidence Mr Ofori-Atta is about to travel out of Ghana and I’ve gone to these institutions, but they are not helping me.’ You know how many people would have taken steps to the airport to prevent him from travelling?”

Lawyer Kpebu noted that, as part of the ORAL team at the time, they were working and had people with authority who could have helped the OSP.

“We had security capos like Kofi Boakye was on the ORAL team as well. And there were people in the back room”, He added.

Also, Martin Kpebu has boldly told the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, that his game as a double agent is over.

According to Martin Kpebu, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is engaged in double agent work, which Ghanaians cannot continue to deal with.

He boldly claimed that Kissi Agyebeng appears to be working for the people of Ghana, and at the same time serving the former finance minister Ofori-Atta’s interest.

Speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb, Martin Kpebu stated, “This double agent work, we cannot continue to deal with double agency. You are either working for the people of Ghana or you are not. But to be working, to appear to be working for the people of Ghana, and also be serving Ofori-Atta’s interest, we can’t accept that,” he said.

He added, “Because he said, ‘I intercepted the letter, I intercepted the letter,’ and you sat down and you allowed him to go.”

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President Mahama will use Falcon EX jet after Air Force clears it as safe – Jubilee House

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President Mahama will use Falcon EX jet after Air Force clears it as safe – Jubilee House

A statement from the Jubilee House has revealed when President John Dramani Mahama will resume flying in the Falcon EX jet, Ghana’s presidential jet.

According to the Jubilee House statement, President Mahama will only fly on the Falcon EX jet after the Air Force certifies it as safe, according to a statement from the Jubilee House.

The Jubilee House is quoted by TV3 to have said, “President Mahama will use Falcon EX only after Airforce clears the jet as safe”.

It will be recalled that the Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has revealed that Ghana’s presidential jet, the Falcon 900 Executive Jet, has returned home after eight months of repair work in France.

According to Bright Simons, Ghana’s presidential jet underwent a compulsory maintenance process while in France.

In a post on X, Bright Simons wrote, “Ghana’s presidential jet has been delivered safely back into the custody of the Ghana Air Force since Monday, the 10th of November. Exactly 8 months after it was sent to the Dassault Falcon Service MRO base at Paris Le Bourget (PLB).

Whilst at PLB, it underwent a MANDATORY 24-month and 1600-hour technical inspection”.

Mr Simons further detailed, “During this extensive inspection, severe defects affecting the fuel tank and a turbofan were discovered, triggering prolonged repairs that could only be done with manufacturer assistance at that specific Dassault facility.

All the complex repairs, final tests (including leak tests, engine ground runs, and acceptance flights), have been successfully completed. The long delay in completing the repairs was due to some apparent difficulty sourcing certain OEM-certified spare parts. The aircraft has, however, been given the all clear by DFS now.

Before delivery to Accra, a positioning flight from Marseille, relating to minor logistics, was conducted”, his post concluded.

Ghana’s Falcon 900 EX Presidential Jet was purchased in 2009 and arrived in the country in 2010.

It replaced a 37-year-old Fokker 27 aircraft, which was regarded as a flying coffin.

The Falcon 900 EX Presidential Jet has since been grounded at the Dassault Falcon Service facility in Le Bourget, France, due to massive wear and tear issues.

In 2021, the former Akufo-Addo government sought to purchase a new and bigger jet for the Presidency, but faced public backlash over accusations of extravagant travels by Akufo-Addo.

Meanwhile, Peter Lanchene Toobu, the Member of Parliament for Wa West, has told the government that buying a new presidential jet should be one of the priorities.

According to the Wa West MP, a new presidential aircraft would be a more prudent and sustainable investment for Ghana’s long-term security and economic interests.

In a Facebook post on Friday, November 7, 2025, Mr Toobu stated that the frequent repairs and costly maintenance of the presidential jet demonstrate the need for a new replacement.

“Hon Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the dollar respects you, so buying a new presidential jet should be on the front burner. Blend safety and security with economics,” he wrote.

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“If Ato Forson stays on his current path, I don’t see the next President beyond him” – Isaac Adongo

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“If Ato Forson stays on his current path, I don’t see the next President beyond him” – Isaac Adongo

Isaac Adongo, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, has said if the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, stays on his current path, he does not see the next president going beyond him.

According to Isaac Adongo, Ato Forson will win the next election for the NDC if he keeps focus as he had started.

Speaking on GHOne on Isaac Adongo explained, “Privately, I told him (Ato Forson). I said if you continue on the path that you are continuing, I don’t see the next president beyond you. I told him personally because to has done the things that he has done in this short period and don’t forget that he has the full backing of His Excellency [Mahama].

“If you have a finance minister who doesn’t have the backing of the president, he will be a failure because there are certain difficult decisions that you take that even your colleagues are not comfortable with, but that is what is required to swallow the bitter pill and heal”.

He continued, “I’m not by this saying that Ato Forson wants to contest for president, but it is just to let him understand how I situate the work that he has done. He’s a young man; I don’t think he may even be having that contemplation.

But just to let him understand that we are sitting back, we are impressed with the work that he’s done and that he should keep the focus. And if he keeps the focus, he will win the next election for the NDC. There’s no two ways about that. And I do believe that his biggest strength was placing Ghana first,” he explained.

Isaac Adongo further revealed, “Yesterday, we looked at a couple of agreements that were signed before he came. Agreements that required parliamentary approval under Article 181 (5) were not brought; required approval under the public financial management at Section 33, they were not brought; tax exemptions that were over-bloated, but he was able, with his team, to renegotiate and give Ghanaians $9 million of benefits, lower than what he came to inherit.

“But also said, ‘Look, this thing requires the approval of the people of Ghana. So, I’m going back to Parliament. I want to be transparent. I want the people of Ghana to give me the mandate to implement the agreement that I have renegotiated. ’ That financial governance mentality will go down as one of his best.”

Meanwhile, Paul Adom-Otchere, a Ghanaian broadcaster and the host of Good Evening Ghana, has said Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is President John Mahama’s anointed choice to succeed him.

He claimed President John Mahama has identified Ato Forson and John Jinapor as his preferred NDC candidates for the 2028 elections.

According to Adom-Otchere, John Mahama is backing Ato Forson following his performance in handling the Ghanaian economy as Finance Minister.

Adom-Otchere described the ticket of Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and  John Abdulai Jinapor as the president’s ticket.

Speaking on his Good Evening Ghana show on October 31, 2025, Adom-Otchere alleged, “This is President Mahama’s ticket, from what we are hearing, Cassiel Forson, the finance minister… He’s been told that if he continues doing what he’s doing until the end of next year, he will be the anointed choice of John Mahama as the next flagbearer of the NDC”

Who is going to be his running mate, our good friend John Jinapor, member of parliament and minister for Energy. The two ways the NDC want to say they are doing well in government are one of them, energy, and the other is finance”.

He added, “Ato Forson will tell you that the cedi was 17, it is now 10, it’s a feather in his cap. He will tell you gold reserves have improved and petroleum prices have been stabilised”.

He further alleged that Cassiel Ato Forson has his eyes set on becoming the leader of the NDC.

“Cassiel Ato Forson is firmly focused on becoming the leader of the NDC, the presidential candidate of the NDC, going forward to the 2028 election, and his running mate is John Jinapor.

“John Jinapor, they call him ‘JJ’ in Parliament, and he’s the deal. The two of them, Ato Forson and Jinapor, are the president’s ticket. Forget about everything else,” Adom-Otchere asserted.

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NAIMOS involved in a tragic accident, 1 dead, 3 in critical condition

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NAIMOS involved in a tragic accident, 1 dead, 3 in critical condition

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) team was involved in a tragic accident on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

According to reports, one military officer has been confirmed dead, with two policemen and an immigration officer in critical condition following the tragic accident.

The tragic accident occurred in the late hours of Wednesday when the team was heading to Obuasi after an operation at a concession in Anyankyerim.

Eyewitnesses revealed that NAIMOS vehicles somersaulted between the Anyankyerim community and the Airport Road.

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, confirming the news, took to his social media post on X and stated, “I have received a briefing on the tragic accident involving members of the NAIMOS Task Force in the Obuasi Municipality. The incident has resulted in the unfortunate loss of one life, while three others have sustained severe injuries.

I extend my deepest condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult moment. Their loss is a loss to the region, and we stand with them in prayer and solidarity”.

His post added, “I also wish the injured officers a swift and complete recovery. The Regional Security Council and the Obuasi Municipal authorities are coordinating with the appropriate agencies to ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical attention.

The matter is being investigated to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and to guide the necessary interventions. The safety and well-being of all personnel engaged in national assignments remain a priority, and every effort will be made to prevent similar occurrences.

The Ashanti Region stands united in support of the affected officers, their families, and the entire NAIMOS team”.

Meanwhile, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, has revealed that an amount of GH¢150 million has been allocated to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in the 2026 fiscal year to fight galamsey.

According to Dr Forson, the allocation demonstrates the Mahama government’s continued commitment to protecting Ghana’s natural environment.

Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr Ato Forson stated, “An amount of GH¢150 million has been allocated to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) for their activities against illegal mining and forest degradation”.

He added that the GH¢150m allocated will support ongoing enforcement, intelligence, and monitoring operations led by NAIMOS in the fight against illegal mining.

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Landlord in viral video assaulting wife remanded

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Landlord in viral video assaulting wife remanded

John Odartey Lamptey, alias Nii Adjei, the Landlord who was captured in a recent viral video assaulting his wife, and two others, identified as his siblings, have been remanded by the Magistrate Court at DOVVSU for assault and conspiracy to commit a crime.

The three are expected to reappear in court on 3rd December 2025, as the Ghana Police Service intensifies efforts to find the victim and has urged anyone with information about the victim to come forward, promising confidentiality.

The Ghana Police Service, in a statement providing an update, stated, “The Magistrate Court at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service has remanded accused persons, John Odartey Lamptey, alias Nii Adjei and two others into police custody. The accused, who was captured in a viral video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife, has been charged with Physical Assault, contrary to Sections 1(b)(i) and 3(2) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732).

The two others, Louis Odartey Lamptey and Grace Kushie Lamptey, have also been charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, to wit “threat of harm” contrary to Sections 23(1) and 74 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), after they attempted attacking a female tenant, they suspected of recording and circulating the viral video”.

“All three have been remanded into police custody to reappear before the court on 3rd December 2025.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service would like to once again urge the victim or anyone with credible information on her whereabouts to contact the nearest Police station.

We assure the public that all information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality”, the Police statement added.

Recall, in a viral video shared on social media, the landlord was captured in a disturbing scene beating his wife with a large stick.

The Ghana Police, in an earlier statement released and signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, the PRO of the CID, read, “The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a man captured in a viral Facebook video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at their residence at Ofankor in the Ga East Municipality.

The suspect, identified as John Odartey Lamptey, was arrested on Monday, November 17th 2025, at the family residence”.

The statement added, “Following his arrest, two of his siblings, Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey, who attempted to attack a female tenant they suspected of recording and circulating the video, were also arrested, and the tenant was rescued to ensure her safety.

Efforts are underway to locate and ensure the safety of the wife who had fled the scene before the Police arrived.

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Surrender unregistered firearm before January 15, or face criminal charges – Interior Minister

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Surrender unregistered firearm before January 15, or face criminal charges – Interior Minister

Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka has urged owners of unregistered firearms to surrender them before January 15, 2026 or face criminal charges.

Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka announced a six-week temporary ban on the use of firearms during traditional celebrations.

According to the Interior Minister, the six-week temporary ban is in place regardless of whether the weapons are licensed or not.

Mubarak Muntaka asserted that the nationwide exercise forms part of a broader crackdown on gun violence, will run from December 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026.

Speaking to the nation on the initiative to declare a gun amnesty on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the Minister of Interior announced, “Temporal ban on the use of firearms in traditional celebration, and this is something that is so important to us.

We’ve engaged all our regional ministers, and we’ve tasked our regional ministers to get all our regional house of chiefs and our opinion leaders to know, whilst this amnesty lasts, it doesn’t really matter whether what you have is licensed or not”.

He continued, “We just want to silence the gun in these six weeks, so during funerals, festivals, all the celebrations, we just don’t want to see any gun there, and we are putting in very vigorous measures. We don’t want to have any confrontation with any traditional authority. Please bear with us and let us be able to streamline these illicit arms that are in our hands.”

He further detailed, We all know that it is gunpowder that is usually used for these celebrations. Today, during these celebrations, you’ll see pump action, pistols and in some instances, we even see AK-47s and G3S being bundled at funerals and other ceremonies.

We are saying that during these six weeks, it doesn’t really matter whether it is gunpowder, whatever it is, please bear with us and observe the ban because we are going to enforce this vigorously,” he said.

Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka further announced a six-week amnesty window for the voluntary surrender of the illicit arms.

“To ensure lasting impact, the following measures will accompany the gun amnesty. A six-week amnesty window for voluntary surrender of the illicit arms, which is from the 1st of December to the 15th of January.

Suspension of issuing new firearms permits for importation and sales during this amnesty, so those who want to venture into the business and want to have a new license will have to wait until after this period”, he added.

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Mahama has not increased the salaries of MMDCEs by 67% – Agric Minister

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Mahama has not increased the salaries of MMDCEs by 67% – Agric Minister

Eric Opoku, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, has refuted claims that President John Dramani Mahama has increased the salaries of MMDCEs by 67%.

It will be recalled that Omanhene Kwabena Asante, host of Adom TV’s Badwam, has alleged that the salaries of MMDCEs have been increased by the John Mahama-led government.

According to Omanhene, the salaries of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) have been increased from GHS5,000 to GHS35,000.

Speaking on Adom TV Dwaso Nsem, Omanhene stated, “Abena listened, in the past when you were an MMDCE, you were taking 5000 today as MMDCE, do you know how much they are taking? They are taking GHS35,000. Just recently, they were taking 5000 cedis today, 35,000 cedis”.

In an interview with Omanhene on Adom FM, the Agric Minister Eric Opoku clarified that the Mahama government’s increasing MMDCEs’ salary by 67 per cent will violate Article 71 (2011).

According to Eric Opoku, when the NDC was leaving office in 2016, MMDCEs were taking GHS 16,445, adding that the NPP government was supposed to increase it by 10 per cent annually but failed to do so.

Eric Opoku further explained that the accumulated arrears and ex gratia were calculated, which led to an amount of GHS 32,000 being paid to new MMDCEs.

He boldly refuted claims that MMDCEs that the GHS 32,000 being paid to MMDCEs cannot be described as a 67% salary increase.

Speaking on Adom FM, Eric Opoku detailed, “There is a news report circulating from your outlet claiming that the salaries of MMDCEs have been increased by 67%. This information is inaccurate. A 67% salary increase would violate existing national laws. Under Article 71 (2011), the salaries of MMDCEs are permitted to increase by only 10% per year.

In 2016, when the NDC administration was leaving office, each MMDCE earned GHS 16,445. When the NPP took over, they were expected to apply the annual 10% increment, but did not do so”.

He added, “The then Minister for Local Government, Hon. Dan Botwe, raised concerns about this issue. By the time the NPP administration was leaving office, the accumulated arrears and ex gratia were calculated, and a payment of about GHS 32,000 was made to each MMDCE.

This amount has since been used as the starting salary for new MMDCEs. It should therefore not be described as a 67% salary increase”.

Some netizens reacting to Eric Opoku’s explanation stated, “Why should a DCE earn 32,000 in the first place when the average public sector worker earns just 10% of that. How do you expect them to feel it when the average Ghanaian complains about economic hardships? The system is flawed”.

“It will be good for every correct Ghanaian to stop listening to the local radio stations, cos they are all politically affiliated media stations. I saw this in the 2020 elections and since then my current affairs understanding has been perfect”, one netizen added.

“This omanhene guy is a very useless journalist. He lets his partisanship show too much – how could he not know this???”, one more netizen added.

A netizen added, “You were spreading false information, and after being schooled, all you could say is “whichever way “ your first words should be an apology..Wei !!!!”.

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“The game is over” – Martin Kpebu boldly tells Kissi Agyebeng 

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“The game is over” – Martin Kpebu boldly tells Kissi Agyebeng 

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has boldly told the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, that his game as a double agent is over.

According to Martin Kpebu, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is engaged in double agent work, which Ghanaians cannot continue to deal with.

He boldly claimed that Kissi Agyebeng appears to be working for the people of Ghana, and at the same time serving the former finance minister Ofori-Atta’s interest.

Speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb, Martin Kpebu stated, “This double agent work, we cannot continue to deal with double agency. You are either working for the people of Ghana or you are not. But to be working, to appear to be working for the people of Ghana, and also be serving Ofori-Atta’s interest, we can’t accept that,” he said.

He added, “Because he said, ‘I intercepted the letter, I intercepted the letter,’ and you sat down and you allowed him to go.”

Lawyer Kpebu further confirmed reports that he has been summoned by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

According to him, the OSP wants him to clarify some comments he made about the office.

He added, “They said the comments I’ve made, and that’s just effectively most of these things that I have here, that I should come and clarify. So I’ll go and clarify”.

“It’s even easy for me. It’s an opportunity for me to drum home the point that they should leave quickly… when they see my face, they will see that the guy means business. And I will be repeating it to them that they should go… the game is over.

His comments come after Manasseh Azure Awuni, an Investigative journalist, announced that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has invited Martin Kpebu and Media General’s TV3 for investigation.

According to Manasseh Azure, the invitation comes after comments made by Martin Kpebu alleging that there is corruption brewing at the OSP.

In a post on X, the investigative journalist stated, “The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has invited   Martin Kpebu & TV3 to assist investigation over allegations made by Martin Kpebu that there’s corruption at the OSP.

Martin Kpebu also said on TV3 that the OSP deliberately looked away for Ken Ofori-Atta to leave”.

The revelation comes after Martin Kpebu made a shocking revelation about the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

He alleged that there is a lot of corruption going on at the OSP under the watch of Kissi Agyebeng, labelling the office a “crime scene”.

According to Martin Kpebu, if a poll is conducted at the OSP, there will be countless allegations against the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng.

Speaking in an Interview on TV3’s The KeyPoints on November 8, 2025, Martin Kpebu alleged, “There are a lot of corruption cases that are brewing in the OSP itself. The Office of the Special Prosecutor has become a crime scene. And I’m telling you this on authority. Let’s go conduct a poll in the OSP office today; you will see the myriad of allegations against Kissi.

“I want to say they are going to answer this question: are there two employees of the OSP who are currently working as house helps in his home? Are there two members of staff who are currently working as house helps?

Meanwhile, they are on the OSP payroll. Kissi Agyebeng should tell the people of Ghana who is Kwabena Boateng Adu, popularly called Baron?” he quizzed.

Also, Lawyer Kpebu accused Kissi Agyebeng of being clueless about Ghana’s constitution despite being a first-class graduate of law.

He alleged that Kissi Agyebeng shockingly colluded with former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to leave Ghana.

Lawyer Kpebu highlighted that Kissi Agyebeng’s recent interview with Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), where he revealed he was powerless to stop Ofori Atta, makes him complicit in the former minister’s leaving Ghana.

Speaking in an Interview on TV3’s The KeyPoints on November 8, 2025, Martin Kpebu stated, “I told you that I suspected collusion between Kissi Agyebeng and Ken Ofori-Atta. There you have it; he has forced Kissi Agyebeng to come and confess. You heard the statement. He said he watched Ken Ofori-Atta leave. He watched him leave. He was powerless to prevent it.

“He went to the Immigration Service but didn’t get help. He went to NIB but didn’t get help. When the obvious answer, and the best, was around — that is, tell the sovereign, the owner of the country, the ultimate decider of things in this republic, that is the people of Ghana,” he added.

Lawyer Kpebu noted, “Let’s not forget, first-class graduate — first-class graduate of law — and Kissi doesn’t understand the Constitution that the ultimate decider of major decisions in Ghana is the public. Inform the people. That is the preamble to the Constitution. Sovereignty resides in the people of Ghana — Article 1(1).”

Meanwhile, Lawyer Kpebu, in an earlier interview, threatened to initiate the removal of the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng if he fails to immediately freeze assets related to the terminated SML contract.

“Broken trust between citizens and Akufo-Addo gov’t caused NPP power” – Napo admits

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“Broken trust between citizens and Akufo-Addo gov’t caused NPP power” – Napo admits

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the NPP’s running mate in the 2024 elections, has admitted that the party’s defeat was partly due to a loss of trust between the government and the people.

According to Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, after ten months of political reflection, he has come to the realisation that the Akufo-Addo government simply did not listen enough.

He asserted that the government had broken the trust between citizens, which led to the NPP’s humiliating defeat.

Napo explained that the government had to navigate severe global economic and health crises, which affected many countries and, consequently, the financial stability and savings of the citizens.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh stated, “One thing I’ve concluded in the last 10 months is that there was a broken trust between citizens to government. The trust that was broken hurt so much so that we saw the results so broken”.

“We didn’t listen enough, we assumed a lot of things we shouldn’t have assumed,” he admitted.

He added, “We had gone through the worst global economic climate, medically and economically or health-wise. A container from China that cost $1200 logistic-wise had risen to $14,000. People’s lifetime savings have been wiped out”

“People had died in their droves that had never been seen before, without a military crisis or World War. So a lot of things that happened.”

Napo stressed that the NPP’s biggest failure was not hearing the public early enough, and the failure paved the way for everything that followed.

Also, the Former Member of Parliament for Manhyia South touched on what he has been doing for the past 10 months out of government.

According to him, the last 10 months he has been enjoying life, labelling his last 10 months as his best time in the last 16 years.

He stated, “In the last 10 months, I’ve been enjoying life. I have been reading and enjoying life, my brother. I’ve been going around the country on a listening tour. I’ve been reconnecting to my roots and establishing my foot firmly on the ground”.

“I’ve been mostly listening, reflecting, doing a soul search on what’s the purpose going forward”.

He boldly declared, “So, it’s been the best time in the last probably 16 years,” he indicated.

Meanwhile, Napo, some months ago, claimed the  National Democratic Congress (NDC) has failed in everything they promised Ghanaians.

Napo confidently noted that the people of Ghana are now realising they sold their colored TV for a black and white.

According to Napo, he has never encountered any government that failed on all its promises within just eight months.

He asserted that the people of Akwatia must reaffirm their confidence in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) by voting for the party in the upcoming by-election.

Speaking in a viral video, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh stated, “The people of Akwatia are voting at a time when Ghanaians are realising that they have sold their colored TV for a black and white. Every single thing the NDC promised, they have failed.

I have never encountered any government that failed on all its promises within just eight months. The first of its kind is the NDC. They have nothing to offer, so the people of Akwatia should reaffirm their confidence in the NPP”, he added.

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“The last 10 months have been my best time in 16 years” – Napo

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“The last 10 months have been my best time in 16 years” – Napo

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the NPP’s running mate in the 2024 elections, has touched on what he has been doing for the past 10 months out of government.

According to Napo, the last 10 months he has been enjoying life, labelling his last 10 months as his best time in the last 16 years.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on November 18, 2025, Napo stated, “In the last 10 months, I’ve been enjoying life. I have been reading and enjoying life, my brother. I’ve been going around the country on a listening tour. I’ve been reconnecting to my roots and establishing my foot firmly on the ground”.

“I’ve been mostly listening, reflecting, doing a soul search on what’s the purpose going forward”.

He boldly declared, “So, it’s been the best time in the last probably 16 years,” he indicated.

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, in the same interview, admitted that the NPP’s defeat was partly due to a loss of trust between the government and the people.

According to Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, after ten months of political reflection, he has come to the realisation that the Akufo-Addo government simply did not listen enough.

He asserted that the government had broken the trust between citizens, which led to the NPP’s humiliating defeat.

Napo explained that the government had to navigate severe global economic and health crises, which affected many countries and, consequently, the financial stability and savings of the citizens.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh stated, “One thing I’ve concluded in the last 10 months is that there was a broken trust between citizens to government. The trust that was broken hurt so much so that we saw the results so broken”.

“We didn’t listen enough, we assumed a lot of things we shouldn’t have assumed,” he admitted.

He added, “We had gone through the worst global economic climate, medically and economically or health-wise. A container from China that cost $1200 logistic-wise had risen to $14,000. People’s lifetime savings have been wiped out”

“People had died in their droves that had never been seen before, without a military crisis or World War. So a lot of things that happened.”

Napo stressed that the NPP’s biggest failure was not hearing the public early enough, and the failure paved the way for everything that followed.

Meanwhile, Napo, some months ago, claimed the  National Democratic Congress (NDC) had failed in everything they promised Ghanaians.

Napo confidently noted that the people of Ghana are now realising they sold their colored TV for a black and white.

According to Napo, he has never encountered any government that failed on all its promises within just eight months.

He asserted that the people of Akwatia must reaffirm their confidence in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) by voting for the party in the upcoming by-election.

Speaking in a viral video, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh stated, “The people of Akwatia are voting at a time when Ghanaians are realising that they have sold their colored TV for a black and white. Every single thing the NDC promised, they have failed.

I have never encountered any government that failed on all its promises within just eight months. The first of its kind is the NDC. They have nothing to offer, so the people of Akwatia should reaffirm their confidence in the NPP”, he added.

Teacher commits suicide after a broken heart from a nurse

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Teacher commits suicide after a broken heart from a nurse

Prince Nkrumah, also known as Sir Skinny, an ICT teacher at Ansah Redeemed Basic School in Assin Fosu, has allegedly died by suicide.

According to reports, the ICT Teacher’s suicide is suspected to be over a broken heart.

The information gathered from sources says he took a weedicide after the woman he had supported through nursing school ended their relationship upon graduation.

Prince Nkrumah was found lifeless in his room after failing to report to school.

He was found dead with a note believed to be from him, reportedly asking his family for forgiveness.

In a related relationship news, Mabel Asantewaa, a 26-year-old fashion designer, has been stabbed to death by her boyfriend after refusing him sex.

According to reports, the incident happened at Kalabule Chinese, near the Kasoa Tollbooth, in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.

The suspect, identified as Sammy, a 29-year-old carpenter, reportedly killed the deceased when he became violent after a brief argument over a sex request, and the victim declined.

Bra Sammy then reportedly stabbed Mabel Asantewaa several times, leading to her death.

He is said to have ingested poison afterwards, but later drank palm oil to counter its effect.

Neighbours said Sammy later called for help, leading residents to break into the room where Mabel was found in a pool of blood while the suspect lay weak on the bed.

Sammy, who was recently homeless and taken in by Mabel, had been in the relationship for less than three months.

He is currently under police guard, receiving treatment at the Amanfrom Polyclinic as investigations continue.

Meanwhile, the Accra Regional Police Command has begun investigations into the death of 26-year-old Mabel Asantewaa.

The Police statement revealed that preliminary findings indicated that the suspect, identified as Samuel, had allegedly attacked Mabel in her room and stabbed her in the neck.

Samuel later attempted suicide by ingesting a poisonous substance and was discovered unconscious and rushed to the Kasoa Polyclinic.

According to the statement, medical officials have confirmed that he was stable but unconscious.

The Accra Regional Police Command revealed that the Crime Scene Management Team has taken over the case to conduct a detailed forensic investigation.

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Kwahuhemaa breaks silence on her abduction

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Kwahuhemaa breaks silence on her abduction

The Queen Mother of the Kwahu Traditional Council, Nana Adwoa Gyemfua III, has broken her silence following her abduction.

Nana Adwoa Gyemfua was abducted following a raid at the Palace of the Paramount Chief of the Kwahu Traditional Council at Abene.

Reports suggest the attack occurred on Monday, November 17, 25, around 4 a.m.

According to the information gathered, Armed men, reportedly dressed in police uniforms, claiming to be from the National Security, raided the Palace of the Paramount Chief of the Kwahu Traditional Council at Abene.

The official Toyota Land Cruiser of the Kwahuhene was taken during the raid.

Tracking information from the Toyota Land Cruiser revealed was en route to Accra.

The Nkawkaw and Kwahu Divisional Police Commands have said they had no knowledge of any operations conducted by the personnel who identified themselves as national security agents.

The Kwahuhemaa has alleged that the destooled chief, Eugene Kwasi Boadi Asante, formerly known as Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II, was behind her abduction.

Speaking to the media after her release on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, she stated, “He and his driver attempted to collect our car, but we refused. I knew Boadi was involved”.

“Kwasi Boadi’s driver wanted to take the car keys from me, but I refused. So they deflated the tyres of the vehicle to prevent us from moving out. They ransacked the vehicle, and I still don’t understand why,” Nana Adwoa Gyemfua III added.

“When we got to the palace junction, they told me they were calling the police officer who led the team for me to speak with because I needed to access the palace to take my drugs and keys, but he declined my request,” she narrated.

Nana Gyemfua III added, “I called Nana Achemfour to narrate the incident to him, but the officers still did not allow me to go for my keys.”

“The dress I am wearing now is the one my child bought for me the previous night, because the clothes I was picked up in were very dirty. My child asked someone to get me another one,” she explained.

Nana Gyemfua III said, “They asked for his whereabouts, and I told them he was in Accra. Before I completed my statement, I saw Daasebre coming barefoot, wearing just a singlet. He had been restrained so roughly that the shorts he was wearing were torn from behind. I asked him why he was barefoot and without a shirt, and he explained that the police had taken them. I accepted his response, but we kept waiting for someone to come forward and say something, yet no one did.”

Also, a viral video of Kwahumanhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III, wailing like a baby as he dares personnel of the Ghana Police Service to arrest him has surfaced on social media.

Daasebre Akuamoah, in the viral video, was captured daring the officers who wanted to arrest him, wailing as he said, “I’m not going anywhere with you. Arrest me, arrest me if you can”.

This follows the chieftaincy drama unfolding in the Kwahu Traditional Area in the Eastern Region after the Queen Mother of the area, Nana Adwoa Gyemfua, on Monday, November 17, 2025, was abducted by some personnel from the Police Service.

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Watch as NPP supporters storm EOCO, demanding the release of Ex-BOST MD after 8 days in custody

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Watch as NPP supporters storm EOCO, demanding the release of Ex-BOST MD after 8 days in custody

Some supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have stormed EOCO headquarters, gathering there to demand the release of former BOST Managing Director, Edwin Provencal.

During the supporters’ protest, one boldly lamented, “Ghana is not for you alone, it’s for all of us. You sent him to court, the court granted him bail, yet you’re still holding him”.

Another NPP supporter added, “He is still at EOCO, and the court is waiting for his release, but EOCO is still keeping him there.”

Another added, “…You have given him charges nobody understands. We have done everything you asked. The court has granted him bail, now bring him to court, and you are refusing.”

The NPP supporters arrived in the early hours of Wednesday and expressed optimism that he would be released.

Yesterday, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the Accra Human Rights Court reduced Provencal’s bail conditions from ¢60 million bail sum to GH¢30 million with two sureties.

Lawyer for embattled former Managing Director Charles Okyere made this known.

He revealed his client’s arrest has to do with allegations of causing financial loss and stressed there is no evidence of wrongdoing on Provencal’s part.

“EOCO is purportedly investigating him for causing financial loss. It’s a very detailed matter. The supposed financial loss itself has not even occurred. There’s no loss at the moment. So, you cannot be investigating somebody or charging somebody for a crime that has not been committed,” he said.

Edwin Provencal was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on November 10, 2025, after allegedly attempting to travel abroad despite being on a stop list.

Edwin Provencal is currently in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for further investigations.

The former BOST CEO was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) while attempting to board a flight out of the country.

Mr Provencal is on EOCO a stop list as part of ongoing investigations into activities that occurred during his tenure as the CEO of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST).

Edwin Provencal was apprehended on Monday, November 10 and has since spent 8 days in EOCO custody.

Reports suggest he was arrested in an attempt to flee while en route to Maputo, Mozambique, without securing the necessary authorisation.

Edwin Provencal’s arrest comes amid an intensified inquiry into BOST’s operations, with the government emphasising accountability and transparency in state-owned enterprises.

As CEO of BOST Provencal oversaw key aspects of Ghana’s fuel supply and storage infrastructure.

EOCO sources further suggested that officials intercepted him to ensure that the ongoing probe was not compromised.

However, EOCO did not provide additional details on the nature of the investigation.

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“Spending $400m on a National cathedral at this time is excessive” – Mahama

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“Spending $400m on a National cathedral at this time is excessive” – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has said it is excessive at this time to spend 400 million dollars on a National cathedral.

According to John Mahama, the 400 million cost for the National Cathedral is excessive, citing that Nigeria built an ecumenical centre at $40 million.

Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Christian Council of Ghana to the Jubilee House on November 18, 2025, John Mahama stated, “I believe that at this time and age, with all the problems we have, $400 million to build a cathedral is excessive. I know Nigeria have built an ecumenical centre and I’ve been there.

It’s a decent, beautiful place, and they built it for $40 million. And so, maybe some of the things are excessive, you know. Let’s find somewhere, all of us, on the National Day of Thanksgiving and worship. We can all go there and worship God and thank him for what he has done for us,” he said.

President John Mahama further added that after the forensic audit into the National Cathedral, he will engage the Christian community to see how Ghana can build a place that is decent for worship.

“When that forensic audit is over, our intention is to have a broad-based consultation with the Christian community to see how we can build a place that is decent for us to worship. But apart from that, make it a centre where people can come and, I mean, look at its architecture and all that and find that Christ, you know, has a place in our hearts, in our nation. And so, when the time comes, we’ll do that consultation and we’ll decide together how we want to go forward,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Attorney General further revealed investigations are still ongoing in respect to the All African Games, Mathematical sets contract, Bank of Ghana new building, stadia renovation and the National Cathedral project.

“In the case of the National Cathedral, we have requested that the Auditor-General should conduct another forensic audit, and he is being helped by one of the big four accounting companies,” he remarked.

Also, Solomon Owusu, a leading member of the Movement for Change, has fired shots at the former President Akufo-Addo-led administration over their misplaced priorities in allocating over $22 million to architect David Adjaye for the design of the National Cathedral project.

According to Solomon Owusu, $97 million was spent to dig a hole at the National Cathedral project site, while the former government failed to procure military helicopters for the country.

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Watch as a Chinese galamseyer was swept away in a galamsey river

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Watch as a Chinese galamseyer was swept away in a galamsey river

A video has surfaced on social media of a purported Chinese galamseyer being swept away in a river in the Western Region while reportedly engaging in illegal mining activities.

In the viral video, a man was being taken away by the galamsey water; however, it could not be identified if the man was Chinese.

Some other galamseyers at the site stated, “The Chineseman has fallen in the water, the water has taken him away, someone should catch him. Doesn’t anyone know how to swim?”.

Also, reports suggest over 11 illegal miners are feared dead after being trapped in an abandoned mining pit at Bogoso-Prestea in the Western Region.

Local reports say the miners were working inside the old pit when it suddenly caved in, leaving several people buried underground. Emergency teams and community members are attempting to reach the victims, but rescue efforts have been difficult due to the unstable nature of the pit.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Cabinet has approved the Public Tribunals Bill.

According to John Mahama, the approval of the Public Tribunals Bill is aimed at fast-tracking the prosecution of galamsey cases.

President Mahama explained that the Public Tribunals Bill will strengthen the country’s resolve to clamp down on galamsey activities.

He highlighted that the measure forms part of the government’s broader efforts to curb environmental destruction and protect Ghana’s forests and water bodies.

Speaking during a meeting with the Christian Council at Jubilee House on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, John Mahama stated, “What the Cabinet did was to pass the Public Tribunals Bill so that we will push issues related to illegal mining to the public tribunals. They will adjudicate faster and ensure that justice is seen to be done”.

“If this comes into effect, we will be able to process cases against illegal mining even quicker,” he added.

In related news, Abena Osei-Asare, the former Deputy Finance Minister, has strongly criticised the government’s allocation of just GH¢150 million to combat illegal mining.

During the 2026 budget debate, she argued that GH¢150 million funding is woefully inadequate, comparing it to attempting to win a battle with plastic chairs, and would be ineffectual in addressing the problem.

Abena Osei-Asare challenged the government’s stated priority of fighting illegal mining, highlighting that the GH₵150 million allocated to the relevant ministry represents a mere 0.003% of the total budget.

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OSP breaks silence on Ofori-Atta’s INTERPOL red notice status

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OSP breaks silence on Ofori-Atta’s INTERPOL red notice status

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a public notice regarding the news of INTERPOL dropping a red notice against former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to the OSP, the process initiated by the lawyer of Ken Ofori-Atta to get their client removed from the  INTERPOL red notice is still pending.

The OSP, however, argued that the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files is still studying the case, adding that during the proceedings, the Applicant’s name, image and details are often removed from public view until a final determination.

In a post on X, the OSP stated, “In October 2025. The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files notified Ghanaian Authorities that the Accused Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta had applied for the removal of his name from INTERPOL’s Red Notice. The Commission requested Ghana’s response to Mr Ofori Atta’s application. Ghana’s response was duly submitted on 22 October 2025.

By communication dated 7 November 2025, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files notified Ghanaian Authorities that Accused Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta had filed additional arguments in an addendum, and the Commission requested Ghanaian Authorities to file their response to Mr Ofori-Atta’s additional arguments by 21 November 2025.

The proceedings are still pending, and the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files is still studying the case. During the pendency of the proceedings, the Applicant’s name, image and details are often redacted from public view until a final determination is made.

The public is urged to disregard all publications to the contrary as borne of mischief and misinformation”.

The OSP statement comes on the heels of news of INTERPOL removing the Red Notice for former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to reports, the INTERPOL red notice was removed after a lawyer for Ken Ofori-Atta argued that it was dubiously submitted.

In a post shared by GHOne on X stated, “INTERPOL removes the Red Notice for Ken Ofori-Atta after his lawyers argued that it was dubiously submitted, stating that the request broke key rules, including the ban on politically motivated actions, exclusion of administrative matters like procurement, public financial management issues and the requirement that a case must already have formal charges in a recognised court”.

It will be recalled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Kissi Agyebeng, declared Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive for failing to appear for interrogation into corruption-related investigations.

Ken Ofori Atta has been accused of causing financial loss to the state in several dealings, including the construction of the famous National Cathedral and Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA’s) – Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML), Termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC) for the Distribution and Ambulance Procurement: A Ministry of Health contract with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited.

On June 13, 2025, Mayo Clinic in the United States revealed Ken Ofori-Atta has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is expected to undergo surgery on June 13, 2025.

The wife, Prof. Mrs Angela Ofori-Atta, in the statement dated June 16, 2025, explained that Mr Ofori-Atta successfully underwent the surgery for prostate cancer at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, June 13, and lasted over four hours.

“The doctors are pleased with how the procedure went and will now place him on a postoperative regime,” she added.

“Kenneth has always been resilient. But this has been very difficult; with the OSP choosing the period just before his surgery to declare a red alert on him,” she said.

She further gave a possible timeline by which her husband would be able to honour the invitation by the Special Prosecutor to appear before his outfit in person.

According to Prof Mrs Angela Ofori-Atta, after a successful surgery on June 13, Mr Ofori-Atta would require about 3 months to recover fully.

Mr Ofori-Atta failed to appear before the OSP for an investigative interview scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025.

The OSP later issued a notice placing Ken Ofori-Atta on the INTERPOL Red Alert Notice database, but despite the notice, the former finance minister is still at large.

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Ken Ofori-Atta removed from INTERPOL red notice

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Ken Ofori-Atta removed from INTERPOL red notice

The information gathered suggests that INTERPOL has removed the Red Notice for former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to reports, the INTERPOL red notice was removed after a lawyer for Ken Ofori-Atta argued that it was dubiously submitted.

In a post shared by GHOne on X stated, “INTERPOL removes the Red Notice for Ken Ofori-Atta after his lawyers argued that it was dubiously submitted, stating that the request broke key rules, including the ban on politically motivated actions, exclusion of administrative matters like procurement, public financial management issues and the requirement that a case must already have formal charges in a recognised court”.

It will be recalled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Kissi Agyebeng, declared Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive for failing to appear for interrogation into corruption-related investigations.

Ken Ofori Atta has been accused of causing financial loss to the state in several dealings, including the construction of the famous National Cathedral and Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA’s) – Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML), Termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC) for the Distribution and Ambulance Procurement: A Ministry of Health contract with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited.

On June 13, 2025, Mayo Clinic in the United States revealed Ken Ofori-Atta has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is expected to undergo surgery on June 13, 2025.

The wife, Prof. Mrs Angela Ofori-Atta, in the statement dated June 16, 2025, explained that Mr Ofori-Atta successfully underwent the surgery for prostate cancer at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, June 13, and lasted over four hours.

“The doctors are pleased with how the procedure went and will now place him on a postoperative regime,” she added.

“Kenneth has always been resilient. But this has been very difficult; with the OSP choosing the period just before his surgery to declare a red alert on him,” she said.

She further gave a possible timeline by which her husband would be able to honour the invitation by the Special Prosecutor to appear before his outfit in person.

According to Prof Mrs Angela Ofori-Atta, after a successful surgery on June 13, Mr Ofori-Atta would require about 3 months to recover fully.

Mr Ofori-Atta failed to appear before the OSP for an investigative interview scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025.

The OSP later issued a notice placing Ken Ofori-Atta on the INTERPOL Red Alert Notice database, but despite the notice, the former finance minister is still at large.

Meanwhile, the OSP has issued a public notice regarding the news of INTERPOL dropping a red notice against Ken Ofori-Atta.

In a post on X, the OSP stated, “In October 2025. The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files notified Ghanaian Authorities that the Accused Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta had applied for the removal of his name from INTERPOL’s Red Notice. The Commission requested Ghana’s response to Mr Ofori Atta’s application. Ghana’s response was duly submitted on 22 October 2025.

By communication dated 7 November 2025, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files notified Ghanaian Authorities that Accused Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta had filed additional arguments in an addendum, and the Commission requested Ghanaian Authorities to file their response to Mr Ofori-Atta’s additional arguments by 21 November 2025.

The proceedings are still pending, and the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files is still studying the case. During the pendency of the proceedings, the Applicant’s name, image and details are often redacted from public view until a final determination is made.

The public is urged to disregard all publications to the contrary as borne of mischief and misinformation”.

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“You will be shocked when you see Agradaa; her whole body has changed” – Osofo Appiah Biblical

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“You will be shocked when you see Agradaa; her whole body has changed” – Osofo Appiah Biblical

Osofo Appiah Biblical  has offered a striking account of Nana Agradaa, also known as Evangelist Mama Pat current condition, describing her as visibly transformed and ‘pitiful.’

Sofo Appiah Biblically revealed that his case with incarcerated Rev. Patricia Asiamah is not yet concluded.

He further expressed deep sadness for Agradaa, whom he claims has changed significantly and become very withdrawn.

According to him, all three of her lawyers failed to appear in court today, preventing her plea bargain from taking place, and as a result, the case has been adjourned to December 2nd.

Speaking to the media, Osofo Appiah Biblical stated, “Agradaa was in court today. When you see her, you will be shocked. Her whole body has changed. We were stunned by her physical appearance in court today.”

Meanwhile, Osofo Appiah, the complainant, claimed that he was assaulted by individuals believed to be close associates of Agradaa during her time as a fetish priestess.

He further accuses her of unlawfully airing a private video of him engaging in a sexual act with a married woman. The footage was reportedly broadcast on her former television station, Thunder TV.

Agradaa was arrested and later granted bail of GH¢200,000 with two sureties on July 18, 2024.

Recall that there were rumours that the embattled Agradaa was seeking a plea bargaining agreement with the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, in another court case.

She is seeking a plea bargain in a case involving her sharing non-consensual intimate images of preacher Osofo Appiah, also known as Osofo Biblical.

Agradaa is now seeking a plea bargaining agreement with AG Ayine in the case where she and two others have been charged for sharing nude images of a prophet.

Also, Agradaa is already serving a 15-year jail term after she was sentenced for two counts of defrauding by false pretences.

She was sentenced by Her Honour Evelyn Asamoah of the Circuit Court.

Agradaa was also fined GH¢300 for one count of charlatanic advertisement, with a 30-day custodial sentence in default of payment.

Her charges stem from a televised advertisement she aired in 2022.

In the ad, Agradaa claimed she has the power to double the money for her congregants at the Godsway International Heaven Church, misleading them into surrendering their money during an all-night church service at her Weija-based ministry in Accra.

According to the Judge, Evelyn Asamoah, Agradaa skilfully executed the offences and showed no remorse during proceedings.

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It’s impossible to complete the Accra-Kumasi 6-lane expressway in 3 years – NPP’s Kwadwo Poku

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It’s impossible to complete the Accra-Kumasi 6-lane expressway in 3 years – NPP’s Kwadwo Poku

Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, an Energy Analyst and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said the Mahama-led government can’t complete the Accra-Kumasi expressway in three years.

The NPP man is quoted by GHOne TV to have said, “It’s impossible to complete the Accra-Kumasi 6-lane expressway in 3 years”.

Also, President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has reacted to the John Mahama government’s 198km Accra–Kumasi expressway project under the Big Push initiative.

According to Franklin Cudjoe, the 198km Accra–Kumasi expressway project is Visionary.

He, however, warned that the project should be done without pain to residents, the environment and our coffers.

Franklin Cudjoe also highlighted that the project must be properly procured with only the best contractors for the job.

In a social media post ob X, he wrote, “Visionary. It should be done without pain to residents, the environment and our coffers. Clear alternate routes be prepared,  advance warning or notices to residents of changes in traffic, safety notices and warnings and 24-hour construction.

It must be properly procured with only the best contractors for the job. Good luck to all of us. May we see such replicated on all major roads”, he added.

Meanwhile, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, has said the John Mahama-led government is committed to completing the 198-kilometre Accra–Kumasi Expressway in three years.

The Finance Minister revealed, the expressway is one of the top priorities of the Mahama government under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme.

According to Ato Forson, the 198-kilometre Accra–Kumasi Expressway is designed to ease travel, improve safety and connect Ghana’s two largest cities.

He further revealed that the project will operate on a user-pay model, explaining that the toll will differ.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast on Friday, November 14, 2025, Dr Forson stated, “With the express road, you will pay something higher than a toll, but with a trunk road, you will not pay, or at worst, you pay only a toll fee.

“We are working on the financing for the Accra-Kumasi Express road. The engineer’s estimate is already out, but because they have yet to tender it out, I cannot put the financing out like that.

“We have budgeted 30 billion for Big Push. President Mahama will finish this project before he leaves office,” he said.

When asked if the 198km Accra–Kumasi Expressway could be completed within three years, Ato Forson stated, “Yes, we will get it done.”

In the video shared during the 2025 budget presentation by Ato Forson, he stated, “The Accra-Kumasi Expressway is the flagship of President Mohammed’s Big Push infrastructure program.

It is Ghana’s first fully modern six-lane bi-directional Class A expressway, a highway worthy of a nation on the rise. Stretching 198.7 kilometres, this expressway will become the central spine of Ghana’s economy, linking our capital city, Accra and Kumasi, the heartbeat of the Ashanti Region”.

He further added, “It will cut through the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions, creating a powerful southern-northern economic corridor that connects people, markets, and opportunities. To achieve this, the expressway follows a brand new alignment.

This alone reduces the current travel distance by more than 50 kilometres, bringing it down from 250 kilometres to just under 199 kilometres. The impact on time and efficiency will be remarkable. Travel time between Accra and Kumasi will be cut by half. Transport costs are expected to fall by nearly 40%”.

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“No serious country will appoint men with a history of sexual harassment” – Ama K Abebrese blasts NDC gov’t

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“No serious country will appoint men with a history of sexual harassment” – Ama K Abebrese blasts NDC gov’t

Ghanaian actress Ama K. Abebrese has fired shots at the John Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.

The renowned actress has said no serious country will appoint men with a documented history of sexual harassment.

Ama K Abebrese condemned the appointment of men who sexually assault women to key leadership positions by the John Mahama government.

According to her, the Mahama government, in placing those men with a documented history of sexual harassment and assault, sends a bad signal that misconduct against women can even get people rewarded in government.

In a post shared on social media, Ama K Abebrese wrote, “There is no serious country that will appoint men who have a documented history and allegations of sexual assault/sexual harassment against females to high governmental positions. It sends the message that men can abuse females and be rewarded. Do Better Ghana,” she wrote.

Her post comes following the recent appointment of Kwasi Kyei Darkwah as Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean Region and also Professor Ransford Gyampo as Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority.

Kwasi Kyei Darkwah and Professor Ransford Gyampo, in the past, have faced sexual assault/sexual harassment charges against them.

In the last 24 hours, Staunch feminist and NDC member Amelia Amedela Amemate, popularly known as Dela Goldheart, has said she was disappointed in her own party, the NDC, for appointing Professor Ransford Gyampo as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority despite sexual harassment levelled against him.

According to NDC’s Amelia, Professor Ransford Gyampo nearly ruined her education because he couldn’t keep his zipper closed.

Dela Goldheart highlighted that she was disappointed because Prof Gyampo’s appointment sent a wrong message to young women all over Ghana.

It will be recalled that some years ago, Amelia Amedela Amemate added her voice to that of several other women calling for the head of Professor Ransford Gyampo following the BBC Africa Eye exposé ‘Sex for grades’.

Dela Goldheart narrated her ordeal of how Prof Gyampo allegedly harassed her while she was a student at the University of Ghana.

According to her, she was shocked at Prof Gyampo’s consistent demand for sex, knowing how reserved and powerful he was, adding that many of her colleagues saw him to be “young, smart and powerful”.

In a fresh Facebook post that has surfaced following Professor Ransford Gyampo, in a viral video, in a heated altercation with Dr George Domfeh, two lecturers at the University of Ghana.

In a viral video circulating on Facebook, Dr Domfeh was heard making further allegations against Prof Gyampo, including claims about inappropriate conduct with students.

“You are a fool. You are a professor who sleeps with children,” Domfeh alleged.

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ECOWAS court directs AG to file a response in former CJ Torkonoo’s case

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ECOWAS court directs AG to file a response in former CJ Torkonoo’s case

The ECOWAS court has rejected a preliminary objection from the Government of Ghana, which argued that the regional court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case filed by former Chief Justice Torkornoo.

Ghana’s Attorney General had argued that the matter was sub judice because related issues were before a Ghanaian court.

The ECOWAS court, however, disagreed, describing the objection as misplaced.

They argued that the application before the regional court concerns alleged violations of Justice Torkonoo’s human rights during the suspension and removal process, which does not seek to review or overturn any decision of a Ghanaian court.

The regional court resolved that it has jurisdiction to determine the substantive matter, having established the existence of a prima facie human rights claim.

The ECOWAS court, therefore, declared the main application admissible and directed Ghana’s Attorney General to file a response.

It will be recalled, Deputy Attorney General clarified that the government failed to file its defence because they raised concerns objecting the jurisdiction of the ECOWAS court to hear the case.

Speaking in a TV3 interview on September 4, 2025, he said, “This dawn, we woke up to another process which was served on us from the court that the former Chief Justice is seeking judgment in default of defence. In other words, we’ve not defended the substantive suit; we had 30 days to do that, and so we have not filed our defence.”

“But our preliminary thought is that, if we are objecting to the jurisdiction of the court, and the court has taken arguments and has adjourned to give a ruling one way or the other, we do not exactly think that we have to file on the substantive issue. This is because the question before the court is whether the court has jurisdiction or not,” he stated.

He further added, “The court has to clear that aspect first, and when it says that it has jurisdiction to assume, then they will order us to file our defence.

 Indeed, if the court was interested, it could have ordered that we should file our defence together with our preliminary objection because we were heard”.

“It’s not as if we argued that matter in the ECOWAS Court, and we were not heard. The court, in adjourning, didn’t give any further direction. They told us that they are rising and then they have adjourned the case indefinitely, and when they come back, they will give us further directions.

So, we were waiting for the court to give us further direction, only to be served with a notice for default of defence. We would have to file to oppose the application for default judgment,” he added.

Meanwhile, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, in her suit, accused President John Dramani Mahama of failing to specify the claims in the petitions for her removal.

According to the details of the lawsuit, she is seeking ten reliefs from the ECOWAS Court, including $10 million in compensation for moral and reputational damages suffered by the Applicant as a result of her illegal suspension and unfair investigation.

ECOWAS Court throws out former CJ Torkonoo’s application

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ECOWAS Court throws out former CJ Torkonoo’s application

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has thrown out the former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo’s application requesting to stop the probe committee, which investigated her removal from office.

It will be recalled, Justice Torkonoo applied to the ECOWAS court for the work of the committee chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang that investigated her removal from office.

On November 19, 2025, the ECOWAS court delivered its ruling. They noted that the former Chief Justice had established a prima facie case alleging human rights violations.

However, argued that the former Chief Justice failed to demonstrate the urgency required for the Court to issue temporary orders stopping the committee’s proceedings.

The ECOWAS court Judges added that Justice Torkornoo was suspended on April 22, 2025 and was fully aware of the ongoing processes, but waited three months before filing her motion, which undermined her own claims of irreparable harm.

The Court then dismissed her request for a prohibition order.

Also, the ECOWAS court rejected a preliminary objection from the Government of Ghana, which argued that the regional court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case.

Ghana’s Attorney General had argued that the matter was sub judice because related issues were before a Ghanaian court.

The ECOWAS court, however, disagreed, describing the objection as misplaced.

They argued that the application before the regional court concerns alleged violations of Justice Torkonoo’s human rights during the suspension and removal process, which does not seek to review or overturn any decision of a Ghanaian court.

The regional court resolved that it has jurisdiction to determine the substantive matter, having established the existence of a prima facie human rights claim.

The ECOWAS court, therefore, declared the main application admissible and directed Ghana’s Attorney General to file a response.

Meanwhile, President John Mahama sacked the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, from office with immediate effect after he received a first report from the five-member committee he constituted to investigate three petitions brought against the Chief Justice.

Hours after President Mahama received the committee reports, Chief Justice Torkornoo was sacked with immediate effect.

A statement from the presidency stated, “President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution, removed the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, from office with immediate effect”.

“This follows receipt of the report of the Committee constituted under Article 146(6) to inquire into a petition submitted by a Ghanaian citizen, Mr. Daniel Ofori. After considering the petition and the evidence, the Committee found that the grounds of stated misbehaviour under Article 146(1) had been established and recommended her removal from office.

“Under Article 146(9), the President is required to act in accordance with the Committee’s recommendation,” the statement concluded.

Meanwhile, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, in her suit, accused President John Dramani Mahama of failing to specify the claims in the petitions for her removal.

According to the details of the lawsuit, she is seeking ten reliefs from the ECOWAS Court, including $10 million in compensation for moral and reputational damages suffered by the Applicant as a result of her illegal suspension and unfair investigation.

OSP gambling with charges against Ofori-Atta and former GRA bosses – Kpebu

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OSP gambling with charges against Ofori-Atta and former GRA bosses – Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is gambling with charges levelled against former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others in the SML case.

Lawyer Kpebu raised concerns over the charges filed by the OSP, describing the charges as questionable.

According to Lawyer Kpebu, he does not trust the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng after he allowed Ofori-Atta to escape the country.

Speaking on Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Tuesday, November 18, Kpebu stated, “Kissi Agyebeng allowed Ofori-Atta to escape, so I cannot trust him. If you look at some of the charges he has filed, he’s deliberately gambling with financial loss. Financial loss is not part of the OSP’s mandate.

“Now you’re going to use this case to gamble. If you get to the court and it says no, as for financial loss, it’s too huge. What are you going to do? Is it part of the ploy to gamble?”

He added, “I don’t trust the charges at all. I cannot trust Kissi Agyebeng; he once worked for Ofori-Atta. Ofori-Atta is his formal client. Kissi worked for Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko. Same circle. Ask if Kissi Agyebeng ever attended a meeting with Ofori-Atta, and that man is going to prosecute Ofori-Atta, aaahbaai, what a joke.”

His comments come following the OSP formally charging Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and 7 others with 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences.

In a short statement on X on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the OSP stated, “ The OSP this morning formally charged former Minister for Finance, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and 7 others with 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences”.

Also, Martin Kpebu, in a separate interview, labelled the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, as a double agent.

According to Martin Kpebu, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is engaged in double agent work, which Ghanaians cannot continue to deal with.

He boldly claimed that Kissi Agyebeng appears to be working for the people of Ghana, and at the same time serving the former finance minister Ofori-Atta’s interest.

Speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb, Martin Kpebu stated, “This double agent work, we cannot continue to deal with double agency. You are either working for the people of Ghana or you are not. But to be working, to appear to be working for the people of Ghana, and also be serving Ofori-Atta’s interest, we can’t accept that,” he said.

He added, “Because he said, ‘I intercepted the letter, I intercepted the letter,’ and you sat down and you allowed him to go.”

Lawyer Kpebu further confirmed reports that he has been summoned by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

According to him, the OSP wants him to clarify some comments he made about the office.

He added, “They said the comments I’ve made, and that’s just effectively most of these things that I have here, that I should come and clarify. So I’ll go and clarify”.

“It’s even easier for me. It’s an opportunity for me to drum home the point that they should leave quickly… when they see my face, they will see that the guy means business. And I will be repeating it to them that they should go… the game is over”.

“If Mahama completely resets Ghana, I will leave my party, GUM, and join him” – Osofo Kyiri Abosom

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“If Mahama completely resets Ghana, I will leave my party, GUM, and join him” – Osofo Kyiri Abosom

Christian Kwabena Andrews (Osofo Kyiri Abosom), the Founder of Ghana Union Movement (GUM), has boldly declared he would leave his own party if President John Dramani Mahama can reset Ghana on the right path.

According to Osofo Kyiri Abosom, he would leave his party Ghana Union Movement (GUM) and join the NDC to help move the country forward.

Speaking in an interview, Christian Kwabena Andrews boldly stated, “If President John Mahama completely resets Ghana, I will leave my political party, GUM, join him, and help the country move forward.”

In related news, President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Cabinet has approved the Public Tribunals Bill.

According to John Mahama, the approval of the Public Tribunals Bill is aimed at fast-tracking the prosecution of galamsey cases.

President Mahama explained that the Public Tribunals Bill will strengthen the country’s resolve to clamp down on galamsey activities.

He highlighted that the measure forms part of the government’s broader efforts to curb environmental destruction and protect Ghana’s forests and water bodies.

Speaking during a meeting with the Christian Council at Jubilee House on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, John Mahama stated, “What the Cabinet did was to pass the Public Tribunals Bill so that we will push issues related to illegal mining to the public tribunals. They will adjudicate faster and ensure that justice is seen to be done”.

“If this comes into effect, we will be able to process cases against illegal mining even quicker,” he added.

Also, John Mahama has delivered a strong message to his appointees, reinforcing his dedication to combating corruption within his administration.

According to President Mahama, the first person who brings a scandal to his government will be hanged on a cross.

President Mahama noted that Ghana’s problems in the corruption fight have always been post-regime corruption fight, with the incumbent government failing to deal with corrupt appointees once a scandal emerges.

Speaking to leaders of the Christian Council of Ghana in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, President Mahama stated, Before I became president, I had indicated that we’re going to take the fight against corruption to a whole new level. And it’s not anything personal against anybody”.

“Our problem in the fight against corruption is that it is always post-regime corruption that we fight,” he noted.

He added, “And when we start investigating the cases of corruption, the previous government states that, ‘You are witch-hunting us; this is political persecution’”.

“I have served notice to my ministers, every day at Cabinet meetings: woe betide any of my appointees who brings a scandal. I will hang them on a tree,” he declared.

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Police bust Spiritualist and suspected armed robber Victor Biney

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Police bust Spiritualist and suspected armed robber Victor Biney

The Juaboso District Police Command has arrested a self-acclaimed spiritualist and suspected armed robber, Victor Biney, alias Abeiku.

Victor Biney has been arrested for leading a violent attack on miners at Sehwi Antobia in the Western North Region.

The suspect is already on the wanted list for multiple robbery cases for his alleged involvement in a violent robbery attack on a mining site at Sefwi Antobia in the Western North Region.

According to police reports, Biney and a group of accomplices stormed a mining site in an attempted robbery.

The State News in a post on X stated, “A subsequent search on him uncovered talismans, a firearm, AAA cartridges, knives, torchlights, and other items believed to be used in his illegal activities.

Investigations reveal that Biney is connected to several robbery incidents within the Juaboso area. He also has an active case at the Bibiani Circuit Court, with judgment scheduled for December 9, 2025.

Sources further allege that he has been recruiting young men and providing them with supposed “black powers” claimed to offer protection against guns and cutlasses”.

Victor Biney has since been arraigned before the Juaboso Magistrate Court and remanded into police custody for two weeks as investigations continue.

His arrest followed a complaint that seven armed, masked men had attacked miners at a site near Sefwi Antobia, assaulted them with cutlasses, and stolen quantities of gold concentrate and several mobile phones.

The police are on a manhunt to arrest the remaining accomplices currently at large so they can face the full rigours of the law.

In related news, the Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of four suspects for the murder of Nana Owusu Korkor, the destooled Akwamuhene of Tanoso in the Bono East Region.

According to the Police statement, the suspects were arrested between Monday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

The suspects have been identified as Issifu Addae (alias Akwasi Addae), aged 48, Stephen Gyamfi, aged 55, Augustine Arhinful, aged 42, and Martha Mansah, aged 65.

The deceased had reportedly been destooled but contested the decision, leading to disputes.

According to police sources, all four suspects have denied any involvement in the killing during interrogation but are in custody, assisting investigations, while police pursue four others linked to the case.

The findings suggest the late destooled chief had been accused of misappropriating five gold bars belonging to the family, and also illegally selling family land.

The suspects Issifu Addae, Stephen Gyamfi, Sampson, and Fosu allegedly visited the disputed land to stop the developer from continuing work and threatened to teach the deceased a lesson.

The Police Investigators further suspect the newly installed Akwamuhene, Nana Akyeampong Duodu, might have masterminded the murder.

Nana Akyeampong Duodu is said to have travelled to the United States at the time of the murder to establish an alibi.

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Kissi Agyebeng, a double agent – Martin Kpebu fires once again

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Kissi Agyebeng, a double agent – Martin Kpebu fires once again

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has labelled the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, as a double agent.

According to Martin Kpebu, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is engaged in double agent work, which Ghanaians cannot continue to deal with.

He boldly claimed that Kissi Agyebeng appears to be working for the people of Ghana, and at the same time serving the former finance minister Ofori-Atta’s interest.

Speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb, Martin Kpebu stated, “This double agent work, we cannot continue to deal with double agency. You are either working for the people of Ghana or you are not. But to be working, to appear to be working for the people of Ghana, and also be serving Ofori-Atta’s interest, we can’t accept that,” he said.

He added, “Because he said, ‘I intercepted the letter, I intercepted the letter,’ and you sat down and you allowed him to go.”

Lawyer Kpebu further confirmed reports that he has been summoned by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

According to him, the OSP wants him to clarify some comments he made about the office.

He added, “They said the comments I’ve made, and that’s just effectively most of these things that I have here, that I should come and clarify. So I’ll go and clarify”.

“It’s even easy for me. It’s an opportunity for me to drum home the point that they should leave quickly… when they see my face, they will see that the guy means business. And I will be repeating it to them that they should go… the game is over.

His comments come after Manasseh Azure Awuni, an Investigative journalist, announced that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has invited Martin Kpebu and Media General’s TV3 for investigation.

According to Manasseh Azure, the invitation comes after comments made by Martin Kpebu alleging that there is corruption brewing at the OSP.

In a post on X, the investigative journalist stated, “The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has invited   Martin Kpebu & TV3 to assist investigation over allegations made by Martin Kpebu that there’s corruption at the OSP.

Martin Kpebu also said on TV3 that the OSP deliberately looked away for Ken Ofori-Atta to leave”.

The revelation comes after Martin Kpebu made a shocking revelation about the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

He alleged that there is a lot of corruption going on at the OSP under the watch of Kissi Agyebeng, labelling the office a “crime scene”.

According to Martin Kpebu, if a poll is conducted at the OSP, there will be countless allegations against the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng.

Speaking in an Interview on TV3’s The KeyPoints on November 8, 2025, Martin Kpebu alleged, “There are a lot of corruption cases that are brewing in the OSP itself. The Office of the Special Prosecutor has become a crime scene. And I’m telling you this on authority. Let’s go conduct a poll in the OSP office today; you will see the myriad of allegations against Kissi.

“I want to say they are going to answer this question: are there two employees of the OSP who are currently working as house helps in his home? Are there two members of staff who are currently working as house helps?

Meanwhile, they are on the OSP payroll. Kissi Agyebeng should tell the people of Ghana who is Kwabena Boateng Adu, popularly called Baron?” he quizzed.

Also, Lawyer Kpebu accused Kissi Agyebeng of being clueless about Ghana’s constitution despite being a first-class graduate of law.

He alleged that Kissi Agyebeng shockingly colluded with former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to leave Ghana.

Lawyer Kpebu highlighted that Kissi Agyebeng’s recent interview with Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), where he revealed he was powerless to stop Ofori Atta, makes him complicit in the former minister’s leaving Ghana.

Speaking in an Interview on TV3’s The KeyPoints on November 8, 2025, Martin Kpebu stated, “I told you that I suspected collusion between Kissi Agyebeng and Ken Ofori-Atta. There you have it; he has forced Kissi Agyebeng to come and confess. You heard the statement. He said he watched Ken Ofori-Atta leave. He watched him leave. He was powerless to prevent it.

“He went to the Immigration Service but didn’t get help. He went to NIB but didn’t get help. When the obvious answer, and the best, was around — that is, tell the sovereign, the owner of the country, the ultimate decider of things in this republic, that is the people of Ghana,” he added.

Lawyer Kpebu noted, “Let’s not forget, first-class graduate — first-class graduate of law — and Kissi doesn’t understand the Constitution that the ultimate decider of major decisions in Ghana is the public. Inform the people. That is the preamble to the Constitution. Sovereignty resides in the people of Ghana — Article 1(1).”

Meanwhile, Lawyer Kpebu, in an earlier interview, threatened to initiate the removal of the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng if he fails to immediately freeze assets related to the terminated SML contract.

“I was disappointed my own party, NDC, appointed Prof Gyampo after sexual harassment” – Dela Goldheart speaks

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“I was disappointed my own party, NDC, appointed Prof Gyampo after sexual harassment” – Dela Goldheart speaks

Staunch feminist and NDC member Amelia Amedela Amemate, popularly known as Dela Goldheart, has said she was disappointed in her own party the NDC for appointing Professor Ransford Gyampo as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority despite sexual harassment levelled against him.

According to NDC’s Amelia, Professor Ransford Gyampo nearly ruined her education because he couldn’t keep his zipper closed.

Dela Goldheart highlighted that she was disappointed because Prof Gyampo’s appointment sent a wrong message to young women all over Ghana.

It will be recalled that some years ago, Amelia Amedela Amemate added her voice to that of several other women calling for the head of Professor Ransford Gyampo following the BBC Africa Eye exposé ‘Sex for grades’.

Dela Goldheart narrated her ordeal of how Prof Gyampo allegedly harassed her while she was a student at the University of Ghana.

According to her, she was shocked at Prof Gyampo’s consistent demand for sex, knowing how reserved and powerful he was, adding that many of her colleagues saw him to be “young, smart and powerful”.

In a fresh Facebook post that has surfaced following Professor Ransford Gyampo, in a viral video, in a heated altercation with Dr George Domfeh, two lecturers at the University of Ghana.

In a viral video circulating on Facebook, Dr Domfeh was heard making further allegations against Prof Gyampo, including claims about inappropriate conduct with students.

“You are a fool. You are a professor who sleeps with children,” Domfeh alleged.

Amelia Amedela rehashed her experience with Prof Gyampo and how she was disappointed with the NDC appointing him to government. She wrote, “This has been making waves since yesterday, especially in NDC and NPP WhatsApp groups and the like. Look, I have no interest in helping the NPP with its propaganda. I also have no interest in shielding a man who nearly ruined my education simply because he could not keep his zip closed.

Gyampo was caught in 2019 doing what he had done to me from 2010 to 2014. I spoke about it publicly in 2019, when the BBC exposé aired, and he denied the allegations. I also submitted my evidence to the University of Ghana committee that sat on the case. Sadly, he was suspended for only six months. Although I could not understand why the university did not permanently prevent him from interacting with young people moving forward, I understood that the fight against sexual harassment in our schools was far from being won”.

She added, “Then the NDC, the same party I belong to, appointed Gyampo to a government office upon resuming power. I was disappointed. Because what did that say to those of us who suffered at his hands? What message did that appointment send to young women all over Ghana? Could they trust the party? Would their voices even matter?

A blogger decided to share this because this is what bloggers do–they misrepresent facts and distort timelines. I said everything I needed to say before the fight between this man and his lecturer colleague happened. My account was not even active when it occurred. So to suggest that I am now sharing my horrible experience at the hands of this man to support NPP propaganda is another trap you are hoping to set”.

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Cabinet approves Public Tribunals Bill aimed at fast-tracking prosecution of galamsey cases

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Cabinet approves Public Tribunals Bill aimed at fast-tracking prosecution of galamsey cases

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Cabinet has approved the Public Tribunals Bill.

According to John Mahama, the approval of the Public Tribunals Bill is aimed at fast-tracking the prosecution of galamsey cases.

President Mahama explained that the Public Tribunals Bill will strengthen the country’s resolve to clamp down on galamsey activities.

He highlighted that the measure forms part of the government’s broader efforts to curb environmental destruction and protect Ghana’s forests and water bodies.

Speaking during a meeting with the Christian Council at Jubilee House on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, John Mahama stated, “What the Cabinet did was to pass the Public Tribunals Bill so that we will push issues related to illegal mining to the public tribunals. They will adjudicate faster and ensure that justice is seen to be done”.

“If this comes into effect, we will be able to process cases against illegal mining even quicker,” he added.

In related news, Abena Osei-Asare, the former Deputy Finance Minister, has strongly criticised the government’s allocation of just GH¢150 million to combat illegal mining.

During the 2026 budget debate, she argued that GH¢150 million funding is woefully inadequate, comparing it to attempting to win a battle with plastic chairs, and would be ineffectual in addressing the problem.

Abena Osei-Asare challenged the government’s stated priority of fighting illegal mining, highlighting that the GH₵150 million allocated to the relevant ministry represents a mere 0.003% of the total budget.

Speaking on the floor of parliament during the 2026 budget debate, Abena Osei-Asare stated, “It [galamsey] threatens our survival. So, Mr Speaker, if something threatens your survival, what are you supposed to do? You are supposed to fight it to make sure you survive,” she said, questioning why a national emergency was being treated as an afterthought.

“How can you fight it when, with a GH¢2.1 billion budget, you only give the agency to fight it GH¢150 million?” she asked.

She accused the government of offering rhetoric instead of action.

The lawmaker added, “Are you telling Ghanaians that you are fighting it, or are you just putting out words and playing with Ghanaians?

“GH¢35 million, just 1 per cent of the Ministry’s allocation,” Abena Osei-Asare added.

“The galamsey menace is a war. If it’s a war, then this budget is telling us that it’s like we are on a battlefield with plastic chairs instead of arms to fight and make sure we win,” she said, describing the allocation as “words that don’t have any meaning.”

“That is when you can tell me that this is really threatening our survival and so you’re doing something about it,” she said.

Also, Peter Lanchene Toobu, the Member of Parliament for Wa West and Vice Chairperson of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has criticised the GH₵150 million allocated to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).

According to Peter Lanchene Toobu, the GH₵150 million for the NAIMOS in the fight against illegal mining is too small.

The lawmaker further asserted that Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, will do something about the allocation to NAIMOS in the 2026 mid-year budget.

The NDC MP is quoted by TV3 as having said, “GH₵150 million for NAIMOS is too small and I’m quite sure the Minister of Finance will do something about it in the mid-year budget”.

“That man nearly ruined my education because he couldn’t keep zip closed – NDC’s Amelia on Prof Gyampo sex-for-grade

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“That man nearly ruined my education because he couldn’t keep zip closed – NDC’s Amelia on Prof Gyampo sex-for-grade

Staunch feminist, Amelia Amedela Amemate, popularly known as Dela Goldheart, has said Professor Ransford Gyampo nearly ruined his education.

According to NDC’s Amelia, Professor Ransford Gyampo nearly ruined her education because he couldn’t keep his zipper closed.

It will be recalled that some years ago, Amelia Amedela Amemate added her voice to that of several other women calling for the head of Professor Ransford Gyampo following the BBC Africa Eye exposé ‘Sex for grades’.

Dela Goldheart narrated her ordeal of how Prof Gyampo allegedly harassed her while she was a student at the University of Ghana.

According to her, she was shocked at Prof Gyampo’s consistent demand for sex, knowing how reserved and powerful he was; adding that many of her colleagues saw him to be “young, smart and powerful”.

In a fresh Facebook post that has surfaced following Professor Ransford Gyampo, in a viral video, in a heated altercation with Dr George Domfeh, two lecturers at the University of Ghana.

In a viral video circulating on Facebook, Dr Domfeh was heard making further allegations against Prof Gyampo, including claims about inappropriate conduct with students.

“You are a fool. You are a professor who sleeps with children,” Domfeh alleged.

Amelia Amedela rehashed her experience with Prof Gyampo and how she was disappointed with the NDC appointing him to government. She wrote, “This has been making waves since yesterday, especially in NDC and NPP WhatsApp groups and the like. Look, I have no interest in helping the NPP with its propaganda. I also have no interest in shielding a man who nearly ruined my education simply because he could not keep his zip closed.

Gyampo was caught in 2019 doing what he had done to me from 2010 to 2014. I spoke about it publicly in 2019, when the BBC exposé aired, and he denied the allegations. I also submitted my evidence to the University of Ghana committee that sat on the case. Sadly, he was suspended for only six months. Although I could not understand why the university did not permanently prevent him from interacting with young people moving forward, I understood that the fight against sexual harassment in our schools was far from being won”.

Amelia Amedela Amemate further expressed her disappointment with the NDC in appointing Prof Gyampo to government despite sexual harassment levelled against him.

She added, “Then the NDC, the same party I belong to, appointed Gyampo to a government office upon resuming power. I was disappointed. Because what did that say to those of us who suffered at his hands? What message did that appointment send to young women all over Ghana? Could they trust the party? Would their voices even matter?

A blogger decided to share this because this is what bloggers do–they misrepresent facts and distort timelines. I said everything I needed to say before the fight between this man and his lecturer colleague happened. My account was not even active when it occurred. So to suggest that I am now sharing my horrible experience at the hands of this man to support NPP propaganda is another trap you are hoping to set”.

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“The first person who brings a scandal to this gov’t will be hanged on a cross” – Mahama warns

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“The first person who brings a scandal to this gov’t will be hanged on a cross” – Mahama warns

President John Mahama has delivered a strong message to his appointees, reinforcing his dedication to combating corruption within his administration.

According to President Mahama, the first person who brings a scandal to his government will be hanged on a cross.

President Mahama noted that Ghana’s problems in the corruption fight have always been post-regime corruption fight, with the incumbent government failing to deal with corrupt appointees once a scandal emerges.

Speaking to leaders of the Christian Council of Ghana in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, President Mahama stated, Before I became president, I had indicated that we’re going to take the fight against corruption to a whole new level. And it’s not anything personal against anybody”.

“Our problem in the fight against corruption is that it is always post-regime corruption that we fight,” he noted.

He added, “And when we start investigating the cases of corruption, the previous government states that, ‘You are witch-hunting us; this is political persecution’”.

“I have served notice to my ministers, every day at Cabinet meetings: woe betide any of my appointees who brings a scandal. I will hang them on a tree,” he declared, signalling a zero-tolerance approach to corruption.

Also, President John Dramani Mahama announced that the Cabinet has approved the Public Tribunals Bill.

According to John Mahama, the approval of the Public Tribunals Bill is aimed at fast-tracking the prosecution of galamsey cases.

President Mahama explained that the Public Tribunals Bill will strengthen the country’s resolve to clamp down on galamsey activities.

He highlighted that the measure forms part of the government’s broader efforts to curb environmental destruction and protect Ghana’s forests and water bodies.

Mahama added, “What the Cabinet did was to pass the Public Tribunals Bill so that we will push issues related to illegal mining to the public tribunals. They will adjudicate faster and ensure that justice is seen to be done”.

“If this comes into effect, we will be able to process cases against illegal mining even quicker,” he added.

Meanwhile, Daniel Domelevo, the former Auditor-General, has said that internal auditors, directors must be prosecuted where corruption is identified.

According to Domelevo, the fight against corruption will yield results when it is extended to auditors, directors, and heads of institutions who preside over corrupt practices.

Speaking on Ghana’s corruption fight, Daniel Domelevo stated, “Internal auditors, directors, and heads of institutions where corruption is identified must also be prosecuted”

“[President] Mahama can eliminate corruption by strengthening Article 286(4) of the Constitution and ensuring that provisions on reverse burden and unexplained wealth are actively enforced,” Mr Domelevo explained.

He added, “Corruption cases are likely to worsen in the next five years if we fail to enforce existing laws”.

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Afenyo-Markin is my friend; I have no interest in becoming Minority leader – Patrick Boamah

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Afenyo-Markin is my friend; I have no interest in becoming Minority leader – Patrick Boamah

Patrick Yaw Boamah, the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, has refuted claims that he is eyeing the minority leader position in parliament.

According to Patrick Yaw Boamah, he has been friends with Afenyo-Markin for so many years, and he has no interest in becoming the minority leader.

The Okaikwei Central lawmaker recounted how he stood by Afenyo-Markin when some of his colleagues attempted to plot a coup to remove him as minority leader for the 9th Parliament.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen on November 17, 2025, stated, “There is nobody in Ghana’s Parliament who knows Afenyo-Markin more than I do. We’ve been friends for years, and we’re still very close. We share ideas all the time”.

“I was one of the people who defended him when some individuals tried to unseat him. We are grooming young leaders in the party, so there was no need to change him. At that point, he hadn’t even served a full year as Majority Leader before we lost the election,” he said.

Patrick Yaw Boamah added, “I’m not interested in the Minority Leader position. But that does not mean the caucus does not have other ideas because we are building a caucus as a minority and as a party to win the next general election, and we must be very strategic. What we discuss internally shouldn’t be discussed outside. It doesn’t help unity”.

When asked if he was nursing presidential ambition, Patrick Boamah did not outrightly rule it out, nor did he show keen interest. He stated, “God has His time for everything. I am qualified to run for the presidential primaries, but I believe everything must happen at the right time,” he said.

Patrick Boamah asserted that his priority is helping to reorganise and strengthen the NPP as it seeks to reposition itself to move the country forward.

“We’re working on fixing the party. We believe we have strong policies that can help the country,” he added.

Also, the minority leader in parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has told his fellow New Patriotic Party (NPP) members that when they are united, no evil can touch them.

Afenyo-Markin made these remarks when he recounted how Nana B came to his home around 4 a.m. to urge him to go and represent Abronye in court.

Speaking on Movement TV, Afenyo-Markin stated, “At dawn, I was scrolling through social media, and around 4 am, Nana B called me. When I picked he told me he was at my gate. When he came inside, he told me they had taken Abronye to court”.

He further revealed that when they arrived, the judge was visibly shaken by the presence of numerous high-profile NPP figures who had turned up to support Abronye.

Afenyo-Markin further emphasised that the turnout was a clear demonstration of the strength of unity within the party, noting that if the NPP remains united, nothing can bring them down.

He added, “After a few. Days of public outcry, the Attorney General himself went for variation, so have you seen the power in unity? It was a wake-up call that when we are united, as a party, no evil can touch any of us.

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“We are on a battlefield with plastic chairs” – Abena Osei-Asare on GH¢150m allocated for galamsey fight

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“We are on a battlefield with plastic chairs” – Abena Osei-Asare on GH¢150m allocated for galamsey fight

Abena Osei-Asare, the former Deputy Finance Minister, has strongly criticised the government’s allocation of just GH¢150 million to combat illegal mining (galamsey).

During the 2026 budget debate, she argued that GH¢150 million funding is woefully inadequate, comparing it to attempting to win a battle with plastic chairs, and would be ineffectual in addressing the problem.

Abena Osei-Asare challenged the government’s stated priority of fighting illegal mining, highlighting that the GH₵150 million allocated to the relevant ministry represents a mere 0.003% of the total budget.

Speaking on the floor of parliament during the 2026 budget debate, Abena Osei-Asare stated, “It [galamsey] threatens our survival. So, Mr Speaker, if something threatens your survival, what are you supposed to do? You are supposed to fight it to make sure you survive,” she said, questioning why a national emergency was being treated as an afterthought.

“How can you fight it when, with a GH¢2.1 billion budget, you only give the agency to fight it GH¢150 million?” she asked.

She accused the government of offering rhetoric instead of action.

The lawmaker added, “Are you telling Ghanaians that you are fighting it, or are you just putting out words and playing with Ghanaians?

“GH¢35 million, just 1 per cent of the Ministry’s allocation,” Abena Osei-Asare added.

“The galamsey menace is a war. If it’s a war, then this budget is telling us that it’s like we are on a battlefield with plastic chairs instead of arms to fight and make sure we win,” she said, describing the allocation as “words that don’t have any meaning.”

“That is when you can tell me that this is really threatening our survival and so you’re doing something about it,” she said.

Also, Peter Lanchene Toobu, the Member of Parliament for Wa West and Vice Chairperson of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has criticised the GH₵150 million allocated to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).

According to Peter Lanchene Toobu, the GH₵150 million for the NAIMOS in the fight against illegal mining is too small.

The lawmaker further asserted that Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, will do something about the allocation to NAIMOS in the 2026 mid-year budget.

The NDC MP is quoted by TV3 as having said, “GH₵150 million for NAIMOS is too small and I’m quite sure the Minister of Finance will do something about it in the mid-year budget”.

Their remarks come after Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance, has revealed that an amount of GH¢150 million has been allocated to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in the 2026 fiscal year to fight galamsey.

According to Dr Forson, the allocation demonstrates the Mahama government’s continued commitment to protecting Ghana’s natural environment.

Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr Ato Forson stated, “An amount of GH¢150 million has been allocated to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) for their activities against illegal mining and forest degradation”.

He added that the GH¢150m allocated will support ongoing enforcement, intelligence, and monitoring operations led by NAIMOS in the fight against illegal mining.

It will be recalled, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, some months ago revealed the staggering potential financial scope of the anti-galamsey effort.

According to the Lands Minister, a comprehensive fight against illegal mining could cost the nation an estimated $10 billion.

The Lands minister is quoted by 3 news to have said, “The fight against galmsey could cost $10 billion”.

NAIMOS was established to coordinate national efforts against illegal mining by integrating the work of security agencies, regulatory bodies, and local authorities.

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“If the parliament of Ghana passes the anti-LGBTQ bill, I will sign it” – Mahama declares

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“If the parliament of Ghana passes the anti-LGBTQ bill, I will sign it” – Mahama declares

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

According to John Mahama, a person’s gender is determined at birth, adding that the family is the foundation of our nation.

He added that there is no question what Ghanaians believe in.

Speaking to leaders of the Christian Council of Ghana in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, President Mahama stated, “We agree with the Speaker to relay the bill and let Parliament debate it, and then if there are any amendments or whatever that have to be done. If the Parliament of the people of Ghana endorses the bill, votes on it, and passes it, and it comes to me as President, I will sign it”.

“A person’s gender is determined at birth, and the family is the foundation of our nation. That is our position. So, there are no questions or equivocations about what we believe,” President Mahama noted.

He added, “We agree with the Speaker to relay the bill and let Parliament debate it, and then if there are any amendments or whatever that have to be done”.

Also, Speaker Bagbin, on the floor of Parliament, explained that the bill, which was first introduced during the Eighth Parliament, had to be reintroduced in the Ninth Parliament.

He detailed that parliamentary procedures do not allow for the automatic transfer of unpassed legislation between sessions.

Speaker Bagbin highlighted that the legislative process encountered some setbacks with the former president’s refusal to assent to the bill, and also debates over whether the current administration should adopt it as a government-sponsored bill.

However, the Speaker explained that both the Majority and Minority sides have shown strong bipartisan support.

He further indicated that President Mahama is willing to give assent once it is passed.

Alban Bagbin stated, “We understand the expectations and the passion surrounding this bill”.

“What we are doing is to ensure that when it is passed, it will stand the test of time and be implemented effectively.”

Meanwhile, the Anti-LBGTQ bill under the former Akufo-Addo government faced several lawsuits filed against the bill, leading to a delay in its signing.

Eventually, the bill, which became a burden for the previous government, remained just a bill and was not passed into law before Akufo-Addo left power.

The bill sought to criminalise Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBTQ+) activities in Ghana, was passed by the 8th Parliament, but remained unsigned before the 8th Parliament was dissolved.

Furthermore, conversations and discussions about the controversial anti-LBGTQ bill have resurfaced under the John Mahama government.

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Gov’t to extradite Sedina Tamakloe to serve her 10-year jail term in Ghana – AG

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Gov’t to extradite Sedina Tamakloe to serve her 10-year jail term in Ghana – AG

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has revealed that the Ghanaian government has formally applied to American authorities for the extradition of former MASLOC CEO, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu.

It will be recalled that Sedina Tamakloe Attionu has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a High Court in Accra.

The former MASLOC CEO was sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labour for causing financial loss of GH¢90 million to the state in April 2024.

In 2019, the case began; however, during the course of the trial, Sedina Tamakloe travelled to the United States to seek medical attention.

Sedina Tamakloe was tried in absentia after failing to return to Ghana.

A former Chief Operating Officer of MASLOC, Daniel Axim, was also sentenced to five years in prison with hard labour.

Sedina Tamakloe and Daniel Axim were found guilty on 78 counts of causing financial loss to the state, stealing, conspiracy to steal, money laundering, and causing loss to public property in violation of public procurement law.

According to the Attorney General, the government of Ghana wants Sedina Tamakloe to serve her 10-year jail term in Ghana.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Dr Ayine revealed, “The Office of the Attorney General is awaiting the execution of our request to have her extradited to serve her prison sentence in Ghana.

The International Cooperation Unit of the Attorney General’s Department followed up on our request with the Department of Justice of the United States of America in September 2025”.

“So if there is any impression being created that I am not taking any steps, this is the evidence that in September, that is just a month ago, I took the step of inquiring from the United States Justice Department about the steps that they were taking in respect of the extradition.”

He added, “They indicated that they are following their extradition procedures in executing the request and that the fugitive will be extradited as soon as they have satisfied all the procedures. Thank you, Mr Speaker.”

OSP drops more details on Ofori-Atta, 7 others charged with 78 counts of corruption-related offences

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OSP drops more details on Ofori-Atta, 7 others charged with 78 counts of corruption-related offences

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dropped more details on former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, and 7 others over the SML scandal, charged with 78 counts.

According to the OSP, they have formally charged Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and 7 others with 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences.

In a short statement on X on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the OSP stated, “ The OSP this morning formally charged former Minister for Finance, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and 7 others with 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences”.

The OSP in a post another post on X further detailed, “The Republic V Kenneth Ofori-Atta and 7 others

All you need to know;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The OSP further revealed that the court will fix a date for plea and trial by tomorrow for six suspects, while the OSP works with the AG on the extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta and his Chief Chef de Cabinet, Ernest Darko Akore.

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“Africa exporting jobs and importing unemployment” – Sir Sam Jonah bemoans

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“Africa exporting jobs and importing unemployment” – Sir Sam Jonah bemoans

Sir Sam Jonah, a Ghanaian business mogul, has said Africa’s long-standing economic model of shipping out raw materials and importing finished products is virtually exporting jobs and importing unemployment.

According to Sam Jonah, African countries prioritising the sale of raw materials over local industrialisation are effectively exporting jobs and importing unemployment.

He challenged African leaders and the private sector must move beyond primary commodity exports and focus on producing finished goods that meet world needs.

Speaking at the launch of the Africa Trade Summit 2026 in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, Sir Sam Jonah stated, “For more than half a century, we have exported cocoa, gold, timber, oil, and bauxite. Yet the jobs, the technologies, the real value—those have been created elsewhere.

Every time we ship out raw materials and import finished products, we effectively export jobs and import unemployment. And we cannot industrialise if we continue feeding other nations’ factories instead of building our own”.

Sir Sam Jonah further stated that the transformation Africa needs will happen through business: through factories operating consistently, through entrepreneurs solving problems.

He added, “The transformation we seek will not happen in ministry conference rooms. It will not happen in communiqués, nor in reports that gather dust.

It happens—in the real world—through business: through factories operating consistently, through entrepreneurs solving problems, through investors taking long-term bets, through regional supply chains linking producers to markets.

That is why the private sector must be at the very centre of Africa’s industrial and trade transformation. Governments set the stage, yes. But it is the private sector that performs the play”.

In related news, Sir Sam Jonah has said that high-rise buildings in prime areas are being funded through dishonest sources.

According to Sam Jonah, vacant high-rise apartments in Accra’s affluent neighbourhoods—such as Airport Residential, Cantonments, and Labone are being funded with possible illicit financing.

He expressed serious concerns about the country’s booming luxury real estate market.

Sam Jonah highlighted that if high-rise buildings were funded through bank-backed loans, developers would be forced to rent or sell units quickly to service debts.

Speaking in an interview on Starr Chat with Bola Ray, Sir Sam Jonah explained, “If you walk around my area, Airport Residential, Cantonments or Labone, [look at] all the high-rise buildings going up. Everywhere in the world, developers go to the bank to take loans for those developments”.

“Some of these apartments are all empty. Do you think that if money were collected from banks, banks would not have moved in? What I’m saying is that they are being funded through sources which are not honest. Go around and ask, ‘Why are apartments empty? ’ If you had borrowed money, if you had gone to the bank to borrow money to build, you would ensure that those apartments are fully occupied.”

He added, “Ghanaian banks are not that well, and the balance sheets are not strong enough to give you patient capital to go and develop. The interest rates are just astronomical. You can hardly make it as a developer.”

Interior Minister announces temporary ban on the use of firearms during traditional celebrations

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Interior Minister announces temporary ban on the use of firearms during traditional celebrations

Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka has announced a six-week temporary ban on the use of firearms during traditional celebrations.

According to the Interior Minister, the six-week temporary ban is in place regardless of whether the weapons are licensed or not.

Mubarak Muntaka asserted that the nationwide exercise forms part of a broader crackdown on gun violence, will run from December 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026.

Speaking to the nation on the initiative to declare a gun amnesty on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the Minister of Interior announced, “Temporal ban on the use of firearms in traditional celebration, and this is something that is so important to us.

We’ve engaged all our regional ministers, and we’ve tasked our regional ministers to get all our regional house of chiefs and our opinion leaders to know, whilst this amnesty lasts, it doesn’t really matter whether what you have is licensed or not”.

He continued, “We just want to silence the gun in these six weeks, so during funerals, festivals, all the celebrations, we just don’t want to see any gun there, and we are putting in very vigorous measures. We don’t want to have any confrontation with any traditional authority. Please bear with us and let us be able to streamline these illicit arms that are in our hands.”

He further detailed, We all know that it is gunpowder that is usually used for these celebrations. Today, during these celebrations, you’ll see pump action, pistols and in some instances, we even see AK-47s and G3S being bundled at funerals and other ceremonies.

We are saying that during these six weeks, it doesn’t really matter whether it is gunpowder, whatever it is, please bear with us and observe the ban because we are going to enforce this vigorously,” he said.

Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka further announced a six-week amnesty window for the voluntary surrender of the illicit arms.

“To ensure lasting impact, the following measures will accompany the gun amnesty. A six-week amnesty window for voluntary surrender of the illicit arms, which is from the 1st of December to the 15th of January.

Suspension of issuing new firearms permits for importation and sales during this amnesty, so those who want to venture into the business and want to have a new license will have to wait until after this period”, he added.

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Court remands 110 alleged QNET victims for illegally entering Ghana

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Court remands 110 alleged QNET victims for illegally entering Ghana

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded 110 alleged QNET victims for illegally entering Ghana.

The group, arrested during a recent security operation, is expected to return to court on December 2 and 3 for further proceedings.

In a viral video shared on X, the 110 alleged QNET victims were seen leaving the Circuit Court after their remand.

Some netizens reacting to the video stated, “A tough situation, but a necessary one. These QNET cases keep exposing how vulnerable people are to shady recruitment schemes.

Hopefully, this pushes for stricter cross-border checks and stronger protection to prevent more people from getting trapped in situations like this”.

“10 victims remanded? This QNET issue has moved from fraud to a full humanitarian crisis. Instead of locking them up, Ghana needs a coordinated regional response that targets the syndicate heads, not the desperate people they lure”, another X user added.

One X user alleged, “I strongly believe some of our leaders enjoy shares in this QNET sc@m…

Cox, I always get pissed off as to why they can’t deploy security services to apprehend them”.

In related news, EOCO has arrested 320 people in Kumasi in what it calls Ghana’s largest anti-human trafficking and QNET fraud operation to date.

The suspects are believed to be part of a network involved in fraud and human trafficking under the guise of QNET business activities.

According to the EOCO statement, initial assessments indicate that 25 of the 320 individuals are potential suspects, while the remaining 295 are deemed to be victims of human trafficking.

EOCO statement read, “The Economic and Organised Crime Office (E0CO) is pleased to announce a major breakthrough in its efforts to combat human trafficking and economic crime in Ghana.

Today, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of EOCO carried out two simultaneous operations at two locations, resulting in the arrest of 320 individuals.

Initial assessments indicate that 25 of the 320 individuals are potential suspects, while the remaining 295 are deemed to be victims of human trafficking, and employment seems penetrated under the guise of ONET”.

It further added, “The operations are a result of meticulous investigations conducted by E0CO over several months, demonstrating our commitment to detecting. Investigating and prosecuting economic and organised crime. The suspects and victims are currently undergoing screening, and the 25 suspects will be subject to further investigations. This operation marks the largest anti-human trafficking operation in the country, following an earlier raid two weeks ago that led to the arrest of over 26 persons in Kasoa.

EOCO is working closely with QNET to clamp down on the misuse of their brand name to traffic and defraud innocent individuals. We commend the collaborative efforts of QNET in this regard and look forward to continued cooperation to bring perpetrators to justice”.

EOCO further assured the public of its continued commitment to fighting economic and organised crime.

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“A cat that dreams to be a lion must lose appetite for rats” – Cheddar replies Democracy hub

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“A cat that dreams to be a lion must lose appetite for rats” – Cheddar replies Democracy hub

The leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako (Cheddar), has replied to the Democracy Hub and its partners following a defamation suit filed against him.

Nana Kwame Bediako, in a post on X, stated, “A cat that dreams to be a lion must lose appetite for rats”.

He further tagged #fixthecountry #occupyjulorbihouse in his post.

Cheddar is an African proverb that suggests that for one to achieve a great and ambitious goal, one must let go of old habits, distractions that are no longer beneficial.

It also suggests that to become a lion,  a cat must stop being interested in its former, lesser prey (rats). This symbolises transformation and growth.

Nana Kwame Bediako, in a video shared on his social media on September 25, 2024, alleged that the #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse and the  #FixTheCountry protest are all machinations of a political party.

Cheddar in the video stated, “Well, let me tell you something: all of these protests and demonstrations that have been organised in this country in the past year or two are organised by one of the duopolies. It is the same politician, and I said it.

I am not going to mention names, but you know that Julorbi and Fix The Country were fixed by one of the existing parties. We cannot do this to ourselves and destroy this country because of a politician’s personal interest or a party’s interest”.

He further added, “Please, Ghana, do your research. The people in front of all these demonstrations, some of them have treason charges.

Ask, find out who is sponsoring them for the mobilisation and all the things that happened. This is not about galamsey; this is about political interest”, he stated.

The Democracy Hub and its members, including lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor, have sued Nana Kwame Bediako over his comments suggesting the September 2024#SayNoGalamsey protest was funded by a major political party.

In their suit filed, the Democracy Hub is requesting the court declare that the allegation by Cheddar is defamatory and also urging the court to order him to apologise and retract his remarks, also to pay damages for ruining their reputation.

Parts of the court document filed at the High Court in Accra read, “The Plaintiffs’ claim is for:

A. A declaration that the statements published and caused to be published by the Defendant on or about 25–26 September 2024 are false, malicious, and defamatory of the Plaintiffs.

B. A declaration that the Defendant’s publications, whether by video, written text, or oral repetition to third parties, have unlawfully injured the reputation, integrity, and public standing of each of the Plaintiffs.

C. An order directing the Defendant to publish a full, clear, and unequivocal retraction and apology, in terms to be approved by the Plaintiffs or this Honourable Court:

a. on the Defendant’s X account;

b. in the same form, prominence, and duration as the impugned videos; and

c. in any additional media outlets as this Honourable Court may deem fit.

D. General damages for defamation, for each Plaintiff, for the injury to reputation, distress, humiliation, loss of public confidence, and the continuing harm caused by the Defendant’s publications”.

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“There’s corruption at the OSP” – Martin Kpebu, TV3, invited by OSP to assist with probe

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“There’s corruption at the OSP” – Martin Kpebu, TV3, invited by OSP to assist with probe

Manasseh Azure Awuni, an Investigative journalist, has announced that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has invited Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner and Media General’s TV3 for investigation.

According to Manasseh Azure, the invitation comes after comments made by Martin Kpebu alleging that there is corruption brewing at the OSP.

In a post on X, the investigative journalist stated, “The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has invited   Martin Kpebu & TV3 to assist investigation over allegations made by Martin Kpebu that there’s corruption at the OSP.

Martin Kpebu also said on TV3 that the OSP deliberately looked away for Ken Ofori-Atta to leave”.

The revelation comes after Martin Kpebu made a shocking revelation about the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

He alleged that there is a lot of corruption going on at the OSP under the watch of Kissi Agyebeng, labelling the office a “crime scene”.

According to Martin Kpebu, if a poll is conducted at the OSP, there will be countless allegations against the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng.

Speaking in an Interview on TV3’s The KeyPoints on November 8, 2025, Martin Kpebu alleged, “There are a lot of corruption cases that are brewing in the OSP itself. The Office of the Special Prosecutor has become a crime scene. And I’m telling you this on authority. Let’s go conduct a poll in the OSP office today; you will see the myriad of allegations against Kissi.

“I want to say they are going to answer this question: are there two employees of the OSP who are currently working as house helps in his home? Are there two members of staff who are currently working as house helps?

Meanwhile, they are on the OSP payroll. Kissi Agyebeng should tell the people of Ghana who is Kwabena Boateng Adu, popularly called Baron?” he quizzed.

Also, Lawyer Kpebu accused Kissi Agyebeng of being clueless about Ghana’s constitution despite being a first-class graduate of law.

He alleged that Kissi Agyebeng shockingly colluded with former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to leave Ghana.

Lawyer Kpebu highlighted that Kissi Agyebeng’s recent interview with Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), where he revealed he was powerless to stop Ofori Atta, makes him complicit in the former minister’s leaving Ghana.

Speaking in an Interview on TV3’s The KeyPoints on November 8, 2025, Martin Kpebu stated, “I told you that I suspected collusion between Kissi Agyebeng and Ken Ofori-Atta. There you have it; he has forced Kissi Agyebeng to come and confess. You heard the statement. He said he watched Ken Ofori-Atta leave. He watched him leave. He was powerless to prevent it.

“He went to the Immigration Service but didn’t get help. He went to NIB but didn’t get help. When the obvious answer, and the best, was around — that is, tell the sovereign, the owner of the country, the ultimate decider of things in this republic, that is the people of Ghana,” he added.

Lawyer Kpebu noted, “Let’s not forget, first-class graduate — first-class graduate of law — and Kissi doesn’t understand the Constitution that the ultimate decider of major decisions in Ghana is the public. Inform the people. That is the preamble to the Constitution. Sovereignty resides in the people of Ghana — Article 1(1).”

Meanwhile, Lawyer Kpebu, in an earlier interview, threatened to initiate the removal of the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng if he fails to immediately freeze assets related to the terminated SML contract.

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OSP formally ‘slaps’ Ken Ofori-Atta, 7 others with 78 counts

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OSP formally ‘slaps’ Ken Ofori-Atta, 7 others with 78 counts

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has formally charged former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, and 7 others over the SML Scandal.

According to the OSP, they have formally charged Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and 7 others with 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences.

In a short statement on X on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the OSP stated, “ The OSP this morning formally charged former Minister for Finance, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and 7 others with 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences”.

The news comes after the OSP had earlier announced that it would press charges against several individuals implicated in the controversial SML revenue assurance contracts.

According to Kissi Agyebeng, he will press charges against the individual implicated in the controversial revenue assurance contracts between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) by the end of November 2025.

The Special Prosecutor named, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, former Commissioner-Generals of the GRA — Rev Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah and Emmanuel Kofi Nti, also GRA officials, Isaac Crentsil, and Kwadwo Damoa. A former member of the Finance Ministry, Ernest Akore, are expected to be charged before the end of November 2025.

The OSP decision comes after months of investigations uncovering alleged acts of corruption, abuse of office, and breaches of procurement laws in the award and execution of the SML-GRA contracts.

Kissi Agyebeng detailed that the evidence gathered points to criminal conduct on the part of some officials.

The OSP is expected to formally announce the specific charges and commence legal proceedings in the coming days.

Kissi Agyebeng also declared the controversial revenue assurance contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and SML (Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited) as needless.

According to Kissi Agyebeng, the OSP comprehensive investigation concluded there was “no genuine need” for the contract.

Addressing a press conference on Thursday, October 30, revealed,  “There was no genuine need for contracting SML for the obligations it’s purported to perform”.

He stressed were “secured for SML through self-serving official patronage, sponsorship [and] promotion based on false and unverified claims.”

The OSP’s investigation painted a picture of non-compliance with Ghana’s public financial laws, revealing that the SML contracts were attended by egregious statutory breaches, adding that“mandatory prior approvals were wantonly disregarded by relevant officials who acted with increased and emboldened impunity.”

Meanwhile, Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has dragged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to the Accra High Court.

According to the claim filed at the High Court in Accra, SML is demanding the return of seized equipment and more than $28 million in damages.

SML is accusing the Office of the Special Prosecutor of an unlawful raid on its offices.

In a statement of claim filed, SML recounted that the OSP on June 10, 2025, raided their officers under a purported warrant.

They revealed the OSP seized several items, including servers, laptops, storage devices, and specialised mineral analysis equipment from the search on their premises.

According to the SML, the seized equipment formed the backbone of Ghana’s petroleum and solid minerals monitoring systems.

They argued that the seizure caused a nationwide collapse of its secure data communication network linking 25 petroleum depots.

SML also accused the OSP of breaching forensic and evidence-handling standards, accusing them of uprooting physical hardware instead of conducting a forensic imaging process.

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Zenator Rawlings tipped for the Defence Minister position – Reports

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Zenator Rawlings tipped for the Defence Minister position – Reports

The information circulating on social media alleged that Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, is emerging as a top contender for the Defence Minister position.

According to reports, Zenator Agyemang-Rawlings is emerging as a strong favourite for the next Defence Minister, with many within the ruling National Democratic Congress and civil society pushing her nomination.

It has been alleged that her supporters argue that she brings integrity, discipline and a fresh strategic outlook, while insiders say discussions are intensifying ahead of an expected ministerial reshuffle.

It will be recalled that Dr Omane Boamah and seven others lost their lives in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.

In the aftermath, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson was appointed to act as caretaker for the Defence Ministry.

Furthermore, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister in Charge of Government Communications, has said President John Dramani Mahama will soon announce a Defence Minister as he fully understands his responsibilities.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu highlighted that Mahama’s administration is committed to filling the leadership gap.

Speaking on Newsfeed on Channel One TV on Monday, October 27, Kwakye Ofosu stated, “President Mahama fully understands his responsibilities and whereas he had a close relationship with the late Minister Omane Boamah, the president is pragmatic and professional enough to understand that life has gone on.

“Whatever needs to be done will be done to ensure that the Defence Ministry has the best of leadership and the policies that they implement contribute to the overall development of our country and ensure our safety and security. In due course, that announcement will be made.”

However, Dominic Nitiwul, a former Minister for Defence and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, has warned President John Mahama to urgently appoint a substantive Minister for Defence.

According to him, the delay in making a substantive appointment can affect the effective functioning of the ministry.

Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Friday, October 24, Nitiwul expressed, “The deputy cannot act as the defence minister. It is the reason the president asked the finance minister to act as the interim defence minister. We all know that the finance minister doesn’t have time. I think that it is time for the president to look for and nominate somebody to take over”.

“In the West Africa region, terrorism is becoming endemic. We are enjoying peace, but we are always threatened by insecurities around us, and I think we need somebody who will offer leadership,” Nitiwul stressed.

“That long delay is not helpful,” he cautioned.

Also, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South Constituency, has said no serious country will run for 3 months without appointing a fully functional substantive Defence minister to oversee the formulation and implementation of defence policies.

In a post on his X page, the MP underscored the urgent need for a substantive minister to be appointed to fill the vacant position since the tragic passing of Dr Omane Boamah.

“Nearly 3 months without a substantive Defence Minister is a dangerous gamble and reckless potential compromise of our territorial integrity. What a dangerous inaction! At a time when the security of our country is on the path of rapid deterioration – Gbenyiri, Sampa, Bawku, Galamsey etc, with over 23,000 citizens having fled to neighbouring countries as refugees” he posted

He added, “No serious country will run 3 months without a substantive Defence Minister. Is there no suitable person in NDC who can be trusted by President Mahama to fill the worthy shoes of my departed honourable friend, Dr Omane Boamah? What difficulty might the President be facing for which he has been hesitant in appointing a suitable replacement for the late Minister? We demand the immediate appointment of a substantive Minister for Defence to lead the spirited collective action to retool the Ghana Armed Forces and sustain the territorial integrity of our beloved country”.

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Former BOST MD Edwin Provencal appears in court following his arrest at KIA

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Former BOST MD Edwin Provencal appears in court following his arrest at KIA

Dr Edwin Provencal, the former Managing Director of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), has appeared before the court following his arrest at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA).

The former MD of BOST was spotted in a viral video being escorted by an EOCO official as they walked into the courthouse.

Some supporters of Edwin Provencal were also spotted showing support for the embattled former MD.

Edwin Provencal was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on November 10, 2025, after allegedly attempting to travel abroad despite being on a stop list.

Edwin Provencal is currently in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for further investigations.

The former BOST CEO was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) while attempting to board a flight out of the country.

Mr Provencal is on EOCO a stop list as part of ongoing investigations into activities that occurred during his tenure as the CEO of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST).

Edwin Provencal was apprehended on Monday, November 10.

Reports suggest he was arrested in an attempt to flee while en route to Maputo, Mozambique, without securing the necessary authorisation.

Edwin Provencal’s arrest comes amid an intensified inquiry into BOST’s operations, with the government emphasising accountability and transparency in state-owned enterprises.

As CEO of BOST Provencal oversaw key aspects of Ghana’s fuel supply and storage infrastructure.

EOCO sources further suggested that officials intercepted him to ensure that the ongoing probe was not compromised.

However, EOCO did not provide additional details on the nature of the investigation.

In related news, the Minister for government communications has disclosed that More than 80 former government officials under the erstwhile Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led government have been brought in for questioning over various corruption cases.

Speaking on Accra-based Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana TV program, the minister asserted that about 280 cases of corruption involving more than 80 past government officials are being investigated.

“So you may not know. But I can tell you, over 80 different people have been interviewed. Some of them have been given bail quietly. Some of them have people standing surety for them. 80? 80. And more. And this is something that continues to happen. And let me tell you, all the 280 cases that Oram presented have been looked into. All of them, bar none.

So that has been done. There are some done naturally because of the actors involved and their own attempts to seek support from their base. It gets to the front burner. Because when they are invited or arrested, they mobilise people to come and make noise, to demand their release. So that one naturally is covered by the media. And then sometimes even the media gets wind of it, and so you blow it up.” he said

“That is standard practice. It is not everything that comes before the Attorney General or prosecutorial bodies that they take to court. In fact, there may yet be instances where there is evidence of wrongdoing. But perhaps the weight of the evidence may be insufficient. Because in criminal cases, you have to meet a certain height ratio that it must be beyond a reasonable doubt. So there are instances where you see that yes, there are questions to be answered. The questions have not been satisfactorily answered. But if you take it to court, you may not get the evidence that is required to secure a conviction. So you leave it at that until a time when you get additional evidence,” he added.

“But in many instances, there is hardcore, irrefutable evidence. But this Attorney General is a well-trained, well-heeled, experienced legal practitioner. He himself has represented many people in criminal cases. So he is fully aware of the threshold that must be met and the nuances that go into securing a conviction. So because of that, he is doing a thorough job. He is going through the files, the dockets, with a fine comb.”

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