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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trotro mate tragically killed after falling under a moving vehicle

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Trotro mate tragically killed after falling under a moving vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meanwhile, Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has said Ghana cannot continue to allocate huge sums to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) when the country is not getting the results.

According to Speaker Bagbin, the Office of the Special Prosecutor was created to prove a point that it was prepared to tackle corruption.

He further questioned the constitutional basis of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Speaking during a debate in Parliament on Thursday, November 4, 2024, Speaker Bagbin stated, “If you recall, during the deliberation on the OSP, a number of us stated on the floor of this House that it has no constitutional basis, but we wanted to signal to the world that we are going to fight corruption”.

“At the end of the day…we cannot continue to allocate huge sums to the same office when we are not getting the results. This is one of the agencies we should be looking at,” he remarked.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The projects are as follows:

 1. A proposed interchange at the 37 Military Hospital

 2. Market redevelopment at:

 • Agbogbloshie Market

 • Techiman Market

 • Sekondi Market

 • Mankessim Market

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It will be recalled that President John Dramani Mahama, in 2025, ordered the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip in Parliament to withdraw their Private Member’s Bill seeking to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act.

The Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a statement released, stated, “President John Dramani Mahama has requested the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip in Parliament to withdraw the Private Member’s Bill tabled for the repeal of the Act establishing the Office of Special Prosecutor.

The President’s request follows his public expression of support for the strengthening of the Office of Special Prosecutor as a vital cog in the fight against corruption at a meeting with the Peace Council yesterday.

The President also reiterates his call on the Office of the Special Prosecutor to do more to boost public confidence in its work and frontally tackle corruption in line with the objectives informing the establishment of the office”.

The statement follows: the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga and his Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, have drafted a private member’s bill to repeal the OSP Act and abolish the OSP.

The draft bill, however, is yet to be presented to Parliament for consideration.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (Repeal) Bill, dated December 8, 2025, reveals Parliament’s intent to return full prosecutorial authority over corruption cases to the Attorney-General, in line with Article 88 of the Constitution.

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

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

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has told the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to speed up its investigations and prosecution.

According to President Mahama, the OSP must speed up its investigation and prosecution so that the Ghanaian people will know the office is working.

President Mahama also stated that it is premature for the closure of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

He made this known during a courtesy visit by the National Peace Council.

Mahama urged that the office be given more time to operate, whilst also encouraging the OSP to accelerate some of its investigations and demonstrate its continued relevance to the public.

Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, explained, “I think it’s premature to call for the closure of that office. The unique thing about that office is it is the only anti-corruption agency that has prosecutorial powers to be able to prosecute themselves without going through the Attorney General and so people had mistrust for the Attorney General because the Attorney General normally is a member of government and is a Minister of State and so they believe that the Attorney General would be very reluctant to prosecute his own.

“But if there’s an independent office like the Office of the Special Prosecutor, it won’t matter who you are because they have security of tenure and they have prosecutorial powers whether you’re a member of government or you’re a member of a previous government or you are anybody who has misappropriated public funds, they have the law is behind them to be able to prosecute you”, he stated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NDC bars Mahama’s appointees from contesting Party Executive Positions

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NDC bars Mahama’s appointees from contesting Party Executive Positions

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

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

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

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

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

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

(a) Ministers and Deputy Ministers;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(a) Ministers and Deputy Ministers;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

– 3D site: https://alu.tmarhguy.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyrone Iras Marhguy highlighted that some changes must come gradually.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No one is coming to help you from anywhere. 

You’re not the centre of the world”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She announced that the suspect was arrested on January 11, 2026 and has been identified as Rashida Yussif, Aaron Abaana, Wilson Abasong, Muntaru Iddrisu, Aminu Zibrilla, Innusa Sumaila, and Haruna Safianu.

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Ken’s outburst tagging Dr Bawumia as a liar broke the camel’s back – Mussa Dankwah

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Ken’s outburst tagging Dr Bawumia as a liar broke the camel’s back – Mussa Dankwah

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ken’s outburst stemmed from comments made by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, but he attributed them to Dr Bawumia.

Kennedy Agyapong, reacting to the statement, fired a personal attack at Dr Bawumia, calling him a liar.

Mr Agyapong stated, “I have never seen a liar like our former flagbearer before. This man is a liar for saying that Adu Boahen did not contest because he was sick, you should not vote for a liar, a man who is lying to have power”.

“Listen to the history, Adu Boahen contested in 1992, and he won but lost the general election in 1996. The former flagbearer is in Kumasi, saying Adu Boahen was sick.  Kufuor contested Adu Boahen, and he beat him to become the flagbeaerr, he was fighting to go on oppose, and they did not agree.

Someone who wants to lead this country, and you are lying and distorting history, don’t vote for someone like this. He has been given a nickname that he is a liar. He is a liar, and the people will not vote for him”.

He added, “When I heard him yesterday, a presidential candidate who wants people to vote for him will look eyeball and eyeball and lie, he is a big liar for saying Adu Boahen was sick, go and check history, I am more popular in this country than him, those who know him know him as a liar that is why we lost”.

Meanwhile, Ken Agyapong has once again attacked the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, calling him a liar.

Speaking to NPP delegates ahead of the party’s presidential primaries, Ken Agyapong stated he will still repeat it again that Dr Bawumia is a liar, as he has a list of things he said that were lies.

Ken Agyapong stated, “Some days ago, they were saying I, Ken Agyapong, should apologise. You have backed people to criticise me after calling him a liar; they are handling him as if he were an egg. He is a liar.

I have repeated it again, he is a liar, today they should go and say it on TV everywhere that I kennedy Agyapong, say he is a liar. He is a liar. I can list several things he has said that are lies, but the NPP is covering up because they want him to win. I have said it, he is a liar”, he added.

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“Na President Mahama nu Woagyei Sika Duro Anaa?” – Criss Waddle quizzes

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“Na President Mahama nu Woagyei Sika Duro Anaa?” – Criss Waddle quizzes

Ghanaian musician Criss Waddle has quizzed Ghanaians on social media whether President John Mahama has gone for ‘Sika Duro’ ritual money.

Criss Waddle cited President John Mahama, constructing multiple roads concurrently within the country, also pointed to the cedi appreciating against the dollar and also fuel prices going down.

He further highlighted that the Tema oil refinery has also resumed crude processing, with inflation also dropping from 23.8% to 5.4%.

Criss Waddle, in his post on social media on January 29, 2026, wrote, “Na President Mahama nu Woagyei Sika Duro Anaa? multiple Road constructions are ongoing concurrently, the dollar rate is very good, petrol prices are way better than years ago, the Tema oil refinery resumed crude oil processing, and inflation dropped from 23.8% to 5.4%.Jesus Christ”.

The Ghanaian musician’s post on social media has generated a buzz on social media with some netizens saying, “The NPP goons will say because of this tweet, FBI should investigate your source of income, forgetting that you’re a clean businessman Baba, send me MoMo”.

“All these are the benefits of the DDEP. After a debt restructuring a country bounces back stronger.

Ghanaians could not stand the sacrifice and voted against the government that did the hardest work”, a netizen claimed.

“Light bill Akc soro. Galamsey nso ɛreku yɛn. Now we get water crises. He’s doing good but it only takes a night for Ghanaians to turn tables”, another netizen added.

“Killer, any road no they go on anywhere if ur area road they going on don’t speak for all of us. Go Wenchi and see Sunyani killer everywhere, but I got u if edey well with u u can talk”, another X user added.

One netizen added, “And that settles the argument that ‘the NDC & the NPP are the same” No one in this country should ever compare these parties. It’s as clear as black (NPP) and white (NDC). We as Ghanaians can’t ever allow our country’s leadership to be in the hands of the NPP ever again”.

“Is heart breaking seeing all this happening, knowing that we were just used for nothing, and they are even fighting him for doing all that.

We just realised that our pain is their joy”, a netizen added.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana has said his government have been shocked and surprised at the quick turnaround of Ghana’s economy.

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

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

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

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

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

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“Help us get John the treatment he needs” – YOLO cast call for urgent support for Drogba

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“Help us get John the treatment he needs” – YOLO cast call for urgent support for Drogba

Some cast members of the hit Ghanaian TV series YOLO have called on Ghanaians to help raise funds to support their fellow actor John Peasah, commonly known as Drogba.

In a viral video shared by Bongo Ideas on X, the cast of YOLO announced they have come together to call on Ghanaians to support them as they seek funds to support their brother, who needs urgent medical care and medicine to manage his condition.

They called on the general public, NGO’s and the government to donate to the official GoFundMe account or send support via Momo 0502776169.

The YOLO cast is appealing for financial support as Drogba continues to battle demyelinating disorder. 

A condition that damages the protective covering of nerves in the brain, eyes, and spinal cord.

Also, Bongo Ideas in his post added his voice saying, “John Peasah (Drogba) is at a critical stage of his health condition. The supposed healing prayers by some pastors did not work. His health has significantly worsened, and he is now in critical condition.

All Ghanaians need to DONATE to SAVE him now before it’s too late”.

It will be recalled that news broke in August 2024 that Drogba reportedly received spiritual healing from Christ Embassy Airport City Youth Church (CECY) Pastor Enoch Ofori Boamah during a Night Miracle Service.

Drogba’s sister testified in church that he was healed; however, a few weeks later, Actor John Peasah clarified that he did not receive an instant healing from the church miracle.

According to him, he felt slightly better after the service, but his condition did not disappear immediately.

The news about his healing, according to reports, affected donations to his $280,000 fundraiser.

Meanwhile, Drogba has told Ghanaians to stop sending him invites to church.

In a social media post on Instagram, John Peasah revealed he has received so many to attend church service and pleaded with Ghanaians not to send more.

According to him, it’s not about comparing power or influence but about his well-being.

In his post, he wrote, “In the name of God, I humbly request that you please keep me away from any further invitations to other churches. My DM is getting full of invites. This isn’t about comparing power or influence; it’s about my well-being. I’ve been through a lot and want to avoid any more controversy”.

He further revealed he believes in God’s miracles and power, but he needs help to get the medical treatment.

“I’ve moved forward and am grateful to have had the chance to clear things up. I believe in God’s miracles and power, and I pray for healing. Please help me get the medical treatment I need during this time,” he said.

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Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions – Mussa Dankwah

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Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions – Mussa Dankwah

Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has projected that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will win 14 out of the 16 regions in the NPP primaries scheduled for Saturday, January 31.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Wednesday, January 28, Mussa Dankwah highlighted that Dr Bawumia will secure a decisive victory in the Ashanti Region.

Mussa Dankwah stated, “Yes, [Bawumia will win in 14 regions out of 16 regions].”

He further highlighted that available data points to a clear victory for the 2024 NPP flagbearer.

“All the areas we have looked at are pointing in one direction, and that direction is that Bawumia will win this Saturday’s election one-touch,” he stated.

Mussa Dankwah also detailed that Dr Bawumia’s vote is projected to gain between 54 and 60 per cent, factoring in a three per cent margin of error.

He explained, “Based on our model, his lowest score will be 54 per cent, which is the 57 per cent we are giving him minus the three per cent margin of error, or he could get up to 60 per cent”.

He attributed the confidence in the projection to the stability of the data. “I am very confident in Bawumia’s numbers because they are more stable in terms of variability. There is no noise in the data,” he added.

Futhermore Mussa Dankwah, in another interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, said he is willing to put his entire seven-year credibility as a pollster on the NPP presidential election.

The Pollster boldly stressed that Dr Bawumia will win without doubt, adding that he is ready to risk it.

According to Mussa Dankwah, he has been in polling for about seven years now, adding that all his major prediction has never been wrong.

He further disclosed that the only thing they got wrong in the 2024 elections were two elections in Takoradi and Sekondi.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mussa Dankwah, when asked if he is ready to put his entire seven-year credibility as a pollster on the line in this NPP presidential election, stated, “ There was no more difficult election for me than Akwatia; we had only two polling cycles to make a prediction, and the trend wasn’t established. When there is no trend, everything is at risk.

We have tracked this poll for 5 good months, the trend is there, it does not lie, and the trend is still current. If you look at the trend that was used in 1992 during Kufuor’s time and Adu Boahen, you have left this world for a different world.

Those trends are out of date, and it was a reason why people got the last elections wrong. When you have current data, ignore the historical trend”.

He further explained the GlobalInfoAnalytics polls, “We did something we called the moving average, one month moving average. When you do a poll in September and October, you find the average between the two polls. The next month, you get another average. What moving average does is that when there is any new development, you will see it”.

“When asked if he was clear in his mind that Dr Bawumia is winning the election, and whether he will risk the consequences on his organisation, he stated, “Yes, I know the consequences, what else will I do? We have done our work; in the last month alone, we have interviewed 10,000 people. We have spoken to people randomly, and this is the voice of the people, and we are saying it is the voice of God.

This is science. Anywhere else in the world, they don’t fight the polls; they know the polls are done credibly”, Mussa Dankwah added.

Police arrest 7 over Council of State member highway robbery

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Police arrest 7 over Council of State member highway robbery

COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has announced that the Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspects in connection with a Tamale–Buipe highway.

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

She announced that the suspect was arrested on January 11, 2026 and has been identified as Rashida Yussif, Aaron Abaana, Wilson Abasong, Muntaru Iddrisu, Aminu Zibrilla, Innusa Sumaila, and Haruna Safianu.

Speaking to the media at the Police Headquarters in Accra on Thursday, January 29, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor detailed, “The police have arrested seven suspects in a highway robbery involving a Council of State member, which occurred sometime last year”.

“On 21st July 2025, the victim was travelling along the Tamale–Buipe highway when he was attacked by six armed men who robbed him of personal belongings, including mobile phones, cash, wristwatches, reading glasses, laptops, and other items.”

“He was robbed of mobile phones, some cash, wristwatches, reading glasses, a laptop and other items,” she said.

COP Lydia Donkor detailed that on 11 January 2026, following intelligence gathered by the CID, a team from the Anti-Robbery Unit was deployed to Salaga in the Savannah Region.

Which led to the arrest of Rashida Yussif, who was found with an iPhone 7 Plus belonging to one of the victims.

She added that further investigations led the police to a mobile phone shop at Dagomba Line in Salaga, where the shop attendant, Aaron Abana Baswi Fanga, was arrested.

According to COP Lydia Donkor, the arrested suspect told police that the phone had been brought to the shop by his uncle, Wilson Avasong who lives in Tamale.

Wilson Avasong, an Environmental officer, was later arrested in Tamale and revealed during interrogation that he bought the phone from a phone repairer, Muntaro Idrisu, for GH₵1,000.

Which led to the police subsequently arresting Muntaro Idrisu at the Aboabo Market in Tamale.

The arrest led officers to Aminu Zebrilla, also known as Bedman, a 35-year-old motorbike rider, at Dungu, a suburb of Tamale.

“Aminu Zebrilla admitted selling the phone to Muntaro Idrisu for GH₵650,” COP Donkor said.

COP Donkor added that a search carried out in the room of Aminu Zebrilla uncovered a large number of weapons and items believed to be linked to the robbery.

She detailed, “A search conducted in the room of suspect Amin Uzebilla resulted in the retrieval of several items including a locally manufactured shotgun, one locally manufactured pistol, four live BB cartridges, one locally manufactured sword with the inscription Bedman, one live 5.56 x 44 CZ ammunition, two live revolver ammunition, one face mask, one jack knife, a quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, one talisman, one cutter, one catapult, 15 assorted mobile phones, one jungle motorbike, 17 assorted race watches, five pen drives, one telecell SIM card, and three MTN cards which were removed from the phones that were snatched from victims during the robbery.”

“Further investigations revealed that Aminu Zebrilla is an ex-convict who was convicted of robbery in 2012. Two other accomplices in Inusa Sumaila, also known as Agenda, age 42, and Haruna Safiano, age 32, were both subsequently arrested from their hideout behind the Tamale China Mall”.

“Police investigations are ongoing to apprehend other suspects believed to be on the run and to retrieve a weapon believed to be in their possession”,  COP Lydia Donkor added.

“Myopic thinking” – Louis Lamis schools GHOne host over IShowSpeed GH passport brouhaha

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“Myopic thinking” – Louis Lamis schools GHOne host over IShowSpeed GH passport brouhaha

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meanwhile, Lily Mohamed has since apologised to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for her comments on IshowSpeed and the Ghanaian passport.

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

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

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

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Photos – 50-year-old Trotro driver busted with 714 slabs of suspected indian hemp

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Photos – 50-year-old Trotro driver busted with 714 slabs of suspected indian hemp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In a similar arrest, two suspect has been arrested by the Tema Regional Police Command over the seizure of 1,643 parcels of suspected narcotics during a recent operation along the Akosombo-Tema road.

The Police, in a statement issued on January 13, 2026 annocuded they acted on intelligence to intercept the shipment, which was being transported from the Volta region to Tema.

The Police in their statement wrote, “The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a well-coordinated intelligence operation along the Akosombo-Tema road. This major breakthrough forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking activities in the region.

The operation followed intelligence received on 10th January 2026, indicating that suspected narcotic substances were being transported from the Volta Region toward Tema. Police teams quickly mounted surveillance along the route, focusing on the Agomeda Junction area.

At about 12:45 a.m. on 11th January 2026, two vehicles-a white Toyota Highlander (GS 2013-13) and a black Mitsubishi Pajero (GC 400-22)–were intercepted. The vehicles were driven by suspects Isaac Odoi, 33, and Kwame Mani, 39. A search on the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs.

The suspects were immediately arrested, and both vehicles were escorted to the station for further action. On 12th January 2026, the exhibits and suspects were handed over to the Regional CID, Tema, where photographs and inventories were taken. In total, 872 parcels were found in the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were found in the Toyota Highlander.

The suspects are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations. Samples of the substances will be sent to the Forensic Crime Laboratory for testing, and searches will be conducted at the suspects’ places of residence. The Police are also preparing to process the suspects for court.

The Tema Regional Command remains committed to intensifying operations against drug trafficking and other crimes. We encourage the public to continue sharing credible information to support our security efforts and help keep our communities safe”, the police statement concluded.

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“I will not contest NPP flagbearer position as long as Dr Bawumia contests” – Napo

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“I will not contest NPP flagbearer position as long as Dr Bawumia contests” – Napo

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the 2024 running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said he will never contest for the NPP flagbearer position as long as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia contests.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In related news, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh gave a cryptic reply to GHOne TV’s Serwaa Amihere on whether he wants to be president or not.

Napo, speaking on the GHOne Morning Show with Serwaa Amihere, when asked if he wants to be president, disclosed that one must learn how to serve before leading.

He, however, highlighted that those seeking to become President on the ticket of the NPP are already going through the process.

Read the dialogue between the two below:

Serwaa Amihere: Do you want to be President?

Napo: No, those who want to be president are going through the process.

Serwaa Amihere: Not now, maybe in the near future

Napo: What is the future here?

Serwaa Amihere: Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, do you ever want to be president?

Napo: That is not why I am working for Dr Bawumia. I don’t know even the word ever; I don’t understand when there is a contest ongoing.

Serwaa Amihere: it a yes or no question

Napo: it not a yes or no question, when there is a live contest

Serwaa Amihere: It certainly cannot be now, maybe in the next 12 years?

Napo: Have you seen my adopted logo?

Serwaa Amihere: No, I have not.

Napo: You have to learn to serve

Serwaa Amihere: I think you have answered my question. Meaning you want to lead, but you are learning to serve

Napo: If you don’t learn to serve, you can never be a chief

Serwaa Amihere: So you will become president, but you want to learn how to serve 

Napo: If that is your wish, thank God.

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“It’s been hell” – Kpandai MP speaks after Supreme Court victory

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“It’s been hell” – Kpandai MP speaks after Supreme Court victory

Matthew Nyindam, the member of parliament for Kpandai, has said he has been through hell during his court battle for his seat.

According to Matthew Nyindam, the past year has been one of the most difficult periods of his political life.

He added that the legal battle over his parliamentary seat did not allow him freedom to work as a Member of Parliament.

Speaking in an interview with Joy News on January 28, 2026, after the Supreme Court quashed the Tamale High Court order for a rerun of his election, Matthew Nyindam explained, “For one year now, I’ve never had peace to work as an MP,” he said. “It’s been hell, to be honest with you, but I’ve been enduring it because that’s part of the job.”

“It took only God and the help of people to sustain the constituency during that time,” he said.

“Matthew cannot fight the forces of government. You saw the whole government machinery in Kpandai, campaigning and moving from place to place,” he added.

The Kpandai MP further added, “I was actually shocked by the decision by the High Court in Tamale, and it changed everything about me”.

“I’ve seen the other side of Ghana, which is the judicial side,” he said.

Matthew Nyindam also revealed that he had never been to court, saying, “Honestly, I’ve never been to court. I’m 50 years old now, and I’ve never been to court. It’s the first time, and I think that is an experience no one wants to go through.”

“I always say that I don’t wish any MP to go through the kind of experience,” he noted.

“I won the elections. There’s no dirt,” he said. “I can tell you I’ve never cheated deliberately in life before.”

He further reflected on his political journey saying, “Since 1992, it’s been in the hands of the NDC for 20 years until I came,” he said. “I advertised myself, availed myself to the people, and they elected me against all the odds.”

“The sitting MP had been in Parliament for 20 years, and he was a minister,” he said. “I was just a classroom teacher, to be honest with you, but the people chose me ahead of him.”

“I feel that my God has spoken,” he said.

His revelations follow the Supreme Court, in a 4-1 majority decision, which quashed the Tamale High Court judgment that annulled the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam’s victory.

The Apex court decision effectively restores the NPP Matthew Nyindam as the parliamentary candidate for Kpandai.

Justice Gabriel Scott Pawmang was the Judge who presided as President of the Bench, dissenting.

The Supreme Court panel that determined the matter was made up of Justices Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Amadu-Omoro Tanko, Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu, and Henry Kwoffie.

Matthew Nyindam applied for certiorari, which was granted by the Sumpreme court challenged the High Court’s authority to nullify his election.

The full reasons for the Supreme Court ruling are expected to be released on 6 February 2026.

It will be recalled that Lawyers for New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament, Matthew Nyindam, argued that the Tamale High Court acted without jurisdiction.

They argued that the Kpandai parliamentary election was gazetted on December 24, 2024.

However, Lawyers for Mr Nsala Wakpal have strongly opposed the application.

They maintained that the High Court acted within its constitutional mandate.

Also, the Electoral Commission has acknowledged the existence of multiple Gazette notifications and detailed that the different Gazette numbers reflected different batches of constituencies.

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“I am broke” – Kpandai MP reveals after Supreme Court restores his seat

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“I am broke” – Kpandai MP reveals after Supreme Court restores his seat

Matthew Nyindam, the member of parliament for Kpandai, has revealed he is broke after spending all his resources to win the Kpandai seat.

The Kpandai MP stressed that winning an election in Ghana is not a small battle.

According to Matthew Nyindam, after spending all his resources, he has not had peace to function fully as a legislator following his seat being dragged in court.

Speaking in an interview with Joy News on January 28, 2026, after the Supreme Court quashed the Tamale High Court order for a rerun of his election, Matthew Nyindam explained, “In fact, I cannot put a price on it. I am broke because winning an election in Ghana is not a small battle. I won this election with every resource I had. I have never had peace. They dragged me to court, and today the Supreme Court has saved me.”

“It took only God and the help of people to sustain the constituency during that time,” he said.

“Matthew cannot fight the forces of government. You saw the whole government machinery in Kpandai, campaigning and moving from place to place,” he added.

The Kpandai MP further added, “I was actually shocked by the decision by the High Court in Tamale, and it changed everything about me”.

“I’ve seen the other side of Ghana, which is the judicial side,” he said.

Matthew Nyindam also revealed that he had never been to court, saying, “Honestly, I’ve never been to court. I’m 50 years old now, and I’ve never been to court. It’s the first time, and I think that is an experience no one wants to go through.”

“I always say that I don’t wish any MP to go through the kind of experience,” he noted.

“I won the elections. There’s no dirt,” he said. “I can tell you I’ve never cheated deliberately in life before.”

He further reflected on his political journey saying, “Since 1992, it’s been in the hands of the NDC for 20 years until I came,” he said. “I advertised myself, availed myself to the people, and they elected me against all the odds.”

“The sitting MP had been in Parliament for 20 years, and he was a minister,” he said. “I was just a classroom teacher, to be honest with you, but the people chose me ahead of him.”

“I feel that my God has spoken,” he said.

His revelations follow the Supreme Court, in a 4-1 majority decision, which quashed the Tamale High Court judgment that annulled the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam’s victory.

The Apex court decision effectively restores the NPP Matthew Nyindam as the parliamentary candidate for Kpandai.

Justice Gabriel Scott Pawmang was the Judge who presided as President of the Bench, dissenting.

The Supreme Court panel that determined the matter was made up of Justices Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Amadu-Omoro Tanko, Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu, and Henry Kwoffie.

Matthew Nyindam applied for certiorari, which was granted by the Sumpreme court challenged the High Court’s authority to nullify his election.

The full reasons for the Supreme Court ruling are expected to be released on 6 February 2026.

It will be recalled that Lawyers for New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament, Matthew Nyindam, argued that the Tamale High Court acted without jurisdiction.

They argued that the Kpandai parliamentary election was gazetted on December 24, 2024.

However, Lawyers for Mr Nsala Wakpal have strongly opposed the application.

They maintained that the High Court acted within its constitutional mandate.

Also, the Electoral Commission has acknowledged the existence of multiple Gazette notifications and detailed that the different Gazette numbers reflected different batches of constituencies.

Retired GBC newscaster hauls Captain Smart to court over claims she had a child out of wedlock with Rawlings

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Retired GBC newscaster hauls Captain Smart to court over claims she had a child out of wedlock with Rawlings

Selma Ramatu Al-Hassan, a retired newscaster of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), has hauled Blessed Godsbrain Smart, commonly known as Captain Smart, Onua TV and Media General Ghana Limited, to the High Court.

The retired GBC newscaster has accused Captain Smart and Media General of defamation.

Selma Ramatu Al-Hassan in court is “asking the court to declare the broadcast defamatory and to grant a perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from further publishing similar content”.

“She is also seeking orders compelling the defendants to retract the broadcast and issue a public apology on television, radio, and online platforms, with the same prominence as the original broadcast, on three separate occasions”.

“Additionally, the plaintiff is demanding punitive damages of GH¢10 million for defamation, as well as costs, including solicitors’ fees”.

In her lawsuit filed on January 28, 2026, at the High Court, the retired newcaster detailed that Captain Smart, during a television broadcast on November 28, 2025, accused her of allegedly having a child out of wedlock with the late former President, Jerry John Rawlings.

The court document stated, “The broadcast insinuated that the plaintiff had an illicit, adulterous, lustful and immoral affair with former President Rawlings and had a child out of wedlock with him”.

She further detailed that the broadcast was also shared on the station’s website and was circulated widely on social media.

According to her, the online engagement triggered disparaging comments from members of the public, adding that some social media users labelled her as “a woman with loose morals and a home breaker.”

Selma Ramatu Al-Hassan further argued that the broadcast by Captain Smart seriously damaged her image and standing in society locally and internationally.

The court documents added, “The widely circulated broadcast has lowered the plaintiff in the estimation of right-thinking members of society and subjected her to public ridicule, odium and opprobrium”.

She further stressed that Captain Smart and Media General knowingly allowed false content to be aired and purposely left it online to trend.

“The Defendants deliberately allowed the false broadcast to be telecast, posted on their website and to go viral on social media in a manner that invited mostly disparaging comments from the general public,” it stated.

The retired GBC newscaster cried out that the publication revived painful personal memories relating to her only child from her recognised marriage to the late Alhaji Tijani Nagaya.

Meanwhile, the defendants have been ordered to enter an appearance within eight days of being served with the writ.

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Ken and Bawumia could not tour Bawku, I toured every constituency – Bryan Acheampong brags

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Ken and Bawumia could not tour Bawku, I toured every constituency – Bryan Acheampong brags

Dr Bryan Acheampong, a Presidential hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has bragged that he was the only aspirant who toured the whole of the country.

Speaking to party delegates at a rally in Kumasi on Wednesday, Dr Acheampong fired shots at his opponent, who claimed they had completed their campaign.

He revealed that Ken Agyapong and Dr Bawumia only visited nine out of the 15 constituencies in the Upper East Region, leaving out Bawku.

According to Dr Bryan Acheampong, if one wants to be an NPP presidential candidate, that person must campaign in all constituencies, which he has done.

Dr Bryan Aceampong at the rally in Kumasi stated, “I have been able to campaign across the country. I am the only one who has been able to campaign across the entire country. Today, I saw one of my opponents say that he has completed his campaign, but when he went to the Upper East Region, he could not reach the Bawku zone.

“He only visited nine out of the 15 constituencies in the region. Ken did the same. Bawumia did the same. I am the only one who went to the Bawku zone, campaigned in Kusasi land, and also visited Mamprusi land.

“If you want to lead the NPP and become the presidential candidate, you have to campaign in all constituencies. If you want to lead this party, you must tour the entire country, just as I have done.”

Also, Dr Bryan Acheampong has vowed he would restore discipline in the NPP when he wins the party’s flagbearer position on January 31, 2026.

The Abetifi lawmaker highlighted that a lot of people within the NPP are just talking, insulting, and fighting on all platforms.

According to Dr Bryan Acheampong, there is no respect for authority within the NPP, and lines are being crossed back and forth.

Speaking on Asaase Radio, Dr Bryan Acheampong explained, “A lot of people in our party, just talking, insulting, fighting… on all platforms, radio, TV, social media, everywhere there’s banter. There’s no respect for authority; lines are being crossed back and forth. Nowhere in the world can you win an election with this level of indiscipline?

“Look at my campaign, you won’t find anybody in my campaign speaking against anybody or insulting anybody. No, you dare not,” he said.

He added, ”January 31st, when I win on February 1st, I will restore discipline. To start with, I will ensure that everyone downs their tools, drops their mics and raise your fingers from the screen. Let’s have a conversation on how we are going to communicate with each other and how we are going to communicate with the external publics,” he said.

“To start with, I will ensure that everybody downs their tools. Come down, drop your mic, raise your fingers from the screen and let’s have a conversation on how we’re going to communicate to each other, how we’re going to communicate with the external publics going forward.

“None of the five candidates will cross 50+1 on Saturday, only Ken can” – Dr Evans Duah

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“None of the five candidates will cross 50+1 on Saturday, only Ken can” – Dr Evans Duah

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

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

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

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

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

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

Earlier, Dr Evans Duah placed former Assin Central MP, Ken Agyapong, in a comfortable lead ahead of the NPP primaries on January 31.

Reports suggest the research spanned from August 2025 to early January 2026, which engaged delegates nationwide.

The Poll is said to have covered the 276 constituencies with 31,556 verified interviews.

The independent researcher puts Ken Agyapong at 52.59%, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at 36.24%, Bryan Acheampong at 8.60%, Dr Adutwum at 2.05%, and Kwabena Agyapong at 0.52%.

Dr Evans Duah highlighted that Ken Agyapong’s lead stems from lead gain in regions like Eastern, Central, and Western, with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s support waning outside the North.

However, Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has said he is willing to put his entire seven-year credibility as a pollster on the NPP presidential election.

The Pollster boldly stressed that Dr Bawumia will win without doubt, adding that he is ready to risk it.

According to Mussa Dankwah, he has been in polling for about seven years now, adding that all his major prediction has never been wrong.

He further disclosed that the only thing they got wrong in the 2024 elections were two elections in Takoradi and Sekondi.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mussa Dankwah, when asked if he is ready to put his entire seven-year credibility as a pollster on the line in this NPP presidential election, stated, “ There was no more difficult election for me than Akwatia; we had only two polling cycles to make a prediction, and the trend wasn’t established. When there is no trend, everything is at risk.

We have tracked this poll for 5 good months, the trend is there, it does not lie, and the trend is still current. If you look at the trend that was used in 1992 during Kufuor’s time and Adu Boahen, you have left this world for a different world.

Those trends are out of date, and it was a reason why people got the last elections wrong. When you have current data, ignore the historical trend”.

He further explained the GlobalInfoAnalytics polls, “We did something we called the moving average, one month moving average. When you do a poll in September and October, you find the average between the two polls. The next month, you get another average. What moving average does is that when there is any new development, you will see it”.

“When asked if he was clear in his mind that Dr Bawumia is winning the election, and whether he will risk the consequences on his organisation, he stated, “Yes, I know the consequences, what else will I do? We have done our work; in the last month alone, we have interviewed 10,000 people. We have spoken to people randomly, and this is the voice of the people, and we are saying it is the voice of God.

This is science. Anywhere else in the world, they don’t fight the polls; they know the polls are done credibly”, Mussa Dankwah added. 

“Calls for Ablakwa’s resignation not borne out of our dislike for him” – Minority claims

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“Calls for Ablakwa’s resignation not borne out of our dislike for him” – Minority claims

The Minority in Parliament, led by their leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has defended the caucus’s call for the resignation of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Addressing the press on government accountability on Monday, January 26, 2026, in answering a question asked by a media man, Ablakwa asserted that their calls for Ablakwa’s resignation were not borne out of our dislike for him. 

Afenyo-Markin stated, “We in the minority don’t attack personalities. From the vetting to the house floor to all engagements, we raise issues.

How can our foreign minister have engagements with some ambassadors, write on social media and the next day, we hear of an embargo? How can you claim that Israel deported some Ghanaians, and without engaging, you also go ahead to say retaliation?” He quizzed.

He added, “If our foreign minister were that measured, he would have known that attacking Israel had consequences. So, we don’t have anything personal against anybody. In a serious democracy, when a policy fails, you resign; the minister resigns”.

“So that call on him to resign is not borne out of our dislike for him. There is a clear foreign policy failure. He’s not walked the path of his predecessors who took foreign policy measures to a higher level,” Afenyo-Markin stressed.

Meanwhile, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, a Veteran journalist and Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, has fumed at the Minority in Parliament following their press conference demanding the removal of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on January 21, 2026, Kwesi Pratt accused the minority in parliament of ignoring global diplomatic realities and Ghana’s historic role.

According to Kwasi Pratt, he is so disgusted by the minority’s press conference, noting that the Minority’s actions are misguided and damaging to Ghana’s long-standing foreign principles.

Speaking on  Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on January 21, 2026, Kwesi Pratt stated, “The Prime Minister of Britain emphasised the point that what Donald Trump had done was in violation of international law. Russia issued a strong statement claiming that what Donald Trump had done was in violation of international law. China issued a similar statement.

“Did you read the statement which was issued and signed by the Foreign Minister of Namibia? So, this minority, where have they been all these years? They don’t even read statements. They don’t read statements from the AU. They don’t read statements…”

“They are not watching what Russia’s position is. They are not watching what China’s position is. Unbelievable.”

He added, “What are the principles that the minority is upholding in this matter? I’m so disgusted by this press conference. Why? What has the foreign ministry done today? Which is in violation of Ghana’s foreign policy. Of course, if you look at the history of the minority, you may forgive them.”

“Journalism goes beyond make-up, skin bleaching, BBL” – Israel Laryea’s wife fires GHOne host over Ablakwa’s criticism

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“Journalism goes beyond make-up, skin bleaching, BBL” – Israel Laryea’s wife fires GHOne host over Ablakwa’s criticism

Louisa Laryea, the wife of astute media personality Israel Laryea, has fired shots at GHOne host Lily Mohamed following her criticism of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

The GHOne host’s criticism stems from the Foreign Affairs Ministry approving a Ghanaian passport to popular American streamer Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IshowSpeed.

Louisa Laryea, in her post, told the GHOne host Journalism goes way beyond make-up, skin bleaching, BBL and hair.

She highlighted that journalists must conduct thorough research, interrogate data, and demonstrate sound reasoning before criticising.

“Journalism goes way beyond make-up, skin bleaching, BBL, hair, and fashion. Journalists ought to research, court the facts, interrogate data, and demonstrate sound reasoning,” Louisa Laryea wrote.

However, Lily Mohamed, in a sharp rebuttal to Louisa Laryea’s post, stated: “…That you are married to a journalist definitely does not make you one. The profession is not sexually transmitted.

“I would have very much been open to a discourse with you, but seeing as you have absolutely no substance in that capacity, it would be a complete waste of my time. I hope you take a look at yourself in the mirror the next time you choose to be condescending, as you were with your distasteful post,” she added.

Lily Mohamed, the GHOne host, in her outburst for shoving a Ghanaian passport into the hands of someone who comes his own personal thing and described the minister as unserious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meanwhile, Lily Mohamed has since apologised to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for her comments on IshowSpeed and the Ghanaian passport.

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

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

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

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“One constituency, Ten appointments” – Bawumia promises NPP delegates if elected president

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“One constituency, Ten appointments” – Bawumia promises NPP delegates if elected president

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, has promised NPP delegates ten appointments to every constituency if elected president of Ghana.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has told NPP delegates he is bringing a new policy that will help Christians visit Israel to pray when he becomes president.

According to Dr Bawumia, Ghana needs prayers, and he has faith in God and believes that when Ghanaians pray, God listens.

Speaking to some NPP delegates on his campaign runs, Dr Bawumia stated, “Our country needs prayers, and I have faith in God. I believe when we pray, God listens to our prayers. That is why Muslims always want to visit Mecca for Hajj.

I am bringing another policy, as Muslims go to Mecca to pray, we want to help Christians and Pastors who want to visit Israel to pray for Ghana”.

Meanwhile, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the 2024 running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has given a massive vote of confidence to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the party’s presidential election.

According to Napo, the former vice president was the wisest and smartest person in Akufo-Addo’s cabinet.

Speaking to NPP delegates ahead of the party’s presidential primaries, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh stated, “ I, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, I have serve Cabinet for seven and a half years. It got to a time I was taking one policy to the Cabinet every week. They were even tired of me.

I have never seen anyone in Cabinet as wise and smart as Dr Bawumia”.

Furthermore, Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has declared Dr Mahamudu Bawumia the winner of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Dankwah expressed unwavering confidence in his organisation’s polls.

According to him, he remains calm and unshaken despite different poll opinions and prophecies.

NPP selects Baba Ali to contest Ayawaso East by-election

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NPP selects Baba Ali to contest Ayawaso East by-election

Baba Ali has been selected by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as their Parliamentary Candidate for the Ayawaso East by-election.

The NPP decision was made known by Divine Agorhom, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the party.

Divine Agorhom highlighted that the party decided upon Baba Ali after broad consultations and a careful assessment of individuals capable of galvanising grassroots support.

According to him, the NPP was deliberate in selecting a candidate with deep party roots, organisational skills and humility.

Speaking on Accra-based Citi FM, Divine Agorhom explained, “We wanted someone with party experience, someone known within the party, who can knock on doors, reach everyone and work with the party so that, within this short time, we can get the constituency to accept him”.

“The gentleman we settled on appears to have ticked all these boxes. For that reason, we believe we are good to go. We have decided to settle on the constituency secretary, Baba Ali,” Agorhom added.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meanwhile, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been cleared all five aspirants who filed nominations to contest the Ayawaso East parliamentary primary.

All five candidates have been cleared following a successful vetting exercise.

The vetting was held at the party’s Greater Accra Regional Office today, January 28, 2026.

Mohammed Ramme, the NDC Constituency Chairman; Amina Adam, widow of the late Member of Parliament; Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria; Yakubu Azindow; and Najib Mohammed have all cleared.

Speaking to the media, the NDC Greater Accra Regional Secretary, Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, stated, “We’ve also admonished them to go into the constituencies to do their needful by campaigning and ensuring that the right things are being done, just to ensure that what we started from the beginning will end successfully”.

The Ayawaso East by-election is scheduled to take place on March 3, 2026, in the Greater Accra Region.

Accra–Kumasi expressway project to take off mid 2026 – Road Minister

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Accra–Kumasi expressway project to take off mid 2026 – Road Minister

Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister for Roads and Highways, has announced that the government’s proposed Accra–Kumasi expressway project will take off mid-year after feasibility and costing.

The Roads Minister detailed that the government is taking a guarded approach to avoid cost overruns and design errors.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Super Morning Show, the Road Minister explained, “We want to take time to make sure that when we come out and say we need X amount of money to build the about 200km from Accra to Kumasi, we don’t come back and tell you that we want to double that money simply because we made a mistake,” Mr Agbodza said.

“We are expecting the final draft somewhere May, June, but we are giving ourselves July or August, just in case there’s something they missed or something we need to add,” he explained.

Also, 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.”

Meanwhile, President Mahama announced plans to cut sod for the commencement of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway.

He told critics of the project that he wished they were in the traffic jam over the New Year that was caused by a Believers Worship Centre.

Speaking at the 77th Annual New Year School at the University of Ghana on Tuesday, January 6, the President stated, “For those who have spoken against this expressway, I wish that they were in the traffic jam over the New Year. When one single church holding a convention brought the Accra-Kumasi road into gridlock for more than seven hours. Accra is the biggest city in Ghana and the capital. Kumasi is the next biggest city in Ghana.

“And the traffic between these two cities, it’s a shame that we have a single-lane road linking our two major cities. This will be a thing of the past, and I’m looking forward to cutting sod early this year for the commencement of construction of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway”.

“For those people who miscommunicate and try to twist my words, the new city will not be the capital. The capital will continue to be the seat of government, and it will be the capital of Ghana.

“But we’ll create a new city that will be smart, that will be innovative, there will be no kiosks, no containers, and no beggars on the streets.”

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“My comments were unsavoury” – GHOne host apologises to Ablakwa over IshowSpeed’s GH passport

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“My comments were unsavoury” – GHOne host apologises to Ablakwa over IshowSpeed’s GH passport

GHone Host, Lily Mohamed, has apologised to Ghana’s foreign minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, for her comments on IshowSpeed and the Ghanaian passport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her comments follow, the announcement follows the streamer’s high-octane “Speed Does Africa” tour, which finished in a massive “homecoming” in Ghana on Monday, January 26.

In a Facebook post, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa praised the YouTuber for his authentic connection to the nation and his role in elevating the African continent.

Ablakwa added that the decision to officially approve the issuance of a Ghanaian passport follows discussions with influential Ghanaian creator WodeMaya and a verification of Speed’s personal ties to the country.

“Following our discussions and subsequent confirmation of the irrefutable ties of IShowSpeed to Ghana, I am pleased to inform you and our compatriots that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved the issuance of a Ghanaian Passport to IShowSpeed,” the Minister stated.

He further described IshowSpeed as a “worthy ambassador” of the Ghanaian spirit. “Keep making our great nation Ghana, and our beloved African continent proud,” he added.

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Watch GHOne Host ‘Cook’ Ablakwa for giving IShowspeed a Ghanaian passport

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Watch GHOne Host ‘Cook’ Ablakwa for giving IShowspeed a Ghanaian passport

Lily Mohamed, a GHone Host, has cooked for Ghana’s foreign minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, after he officially announced the approval of a Ghanaian passport to American streaming sensation Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IshowSpeed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Her comments follows, the announcement follows the streamer’s high-octane “Speed Does Africa” tour, which finished in a massive “homecoming” in Ghana on Monday, January 26.

In a Facebook post, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, praised the YouTuber for his authentic connection to the nation and his role in elevating the African continent.

Ablakwa added that the decision to officially approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport follows discussions with influential Ghanaian creator WodeMaya and a verification of Speed’s personal ties to the country.

“Following our discussions and subsequent confirmation of the irrefutable ties of IShowSpeed to Ghana, I am pleased to inform you and our compatriots that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved the issuance of a Ghanaian Passport to IShowSpeed,” the Minister stated.

He further described IshowSpeed as a “worthy ambassador” of the Ghanaian spirit. “Keep making our great nation Ghana, and our beloved African continent proud,” he added.

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“You’re creating hatred for the CJ; We will not allow this” – Justice Pwamang fires Oliver Barker-Vormawor

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“You’re creating hatred for the CJ; We will not allow this” – Justice Pwamang fires Oliver Barker-Vormawor

Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, a Supreme Court justice, has scolded Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a private legal practitioner and a social activist, following his comment comparing the Kenyan High Court to Ghana’s court.

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, in his social media post, compared the Kenyan judiciary to Ghana’s Supreme Court following a Kenyan judiciary ruling to quash the appointment of 21 presidential advisers by President William Ruto.

On his Facebook on January 26, 2026, Oliver Barker-Vormawor wrote, “Nti Ghana Dabɛn?

Kenyan High Courts are doing things that even our Supreme Court is afraid to imagine. Why? Where did we pass?

A Kenyan High Court has just quashed President Ruto’s appointment of 21 presidential advisors, declaring the positions unconstitutional.

The Court held that the appointments violated the Constitution and public service laws because they bypassed the Public Service Commission, ignored the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, excluded public participation, and lacked any workload or structural justification. The recruitment process was described as a “rubber stamping” exercise, with no evidence of merit based selection.

The Court noted that executive power must be exercised strictly within constitutional and institutional safeguards, including transparency, merit, fiscal responsibility, and public oversight. By creating and filling these offices outside the established public service framework, the executive acted unlawfully.

Hmmm!”, the post concluded.

However, the TV3 news card shared on January 28, 2026, revealed Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang’s remarks on the issue.

According to Justice Pwamang, Barker-Vormawor’s comments are capable of undermining public confidence in Ghana’s judiciary and fomenting hostility towards the Chief Justice.

“CJ is working hard to get resources. You’re creating hatred for the CJ. We will not allow this,” Justice Pwamang was quoted by TV3.

“You people must be careful the way you treat this court and think you can get away with it,” he added.

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, after Justice Pwamang’s remarks, shared another post on social media apologising to the court after learning of their displeasure with his comments.

He wrote, “The Supreme Court today expressed its displeasure with this post. I explained that Kenyan Courts are known for their judicial activism and that’s the import of the post. And apologised to the Court. Shalom”.

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All five NDC candidates cleared to contest Ayawaso East parliamentary primary

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All five NDC candidates cleared to contest Ayawaso East parliamentary primary

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been cleared all five aspirants who filed nominations to contest the Ayawaso East parliamentary primary.

All five candidates have been cleared following a successful vetting exercise.

The vetting was held at the party’s Greater Accra Regional Office today, January 28, 2026.

Mohammed Ramme, the NDC Constituency Chairman; Amina Adam, widow of the late Member of Parliament; Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria; Yakubu Azindow; and Najib Mohammed have all cleared.

Speaking to the media, the NDC Greater Accra Regional Secretary, Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, stated, “We’ve also admonished them to go into the constituencies to do their needful by campaigning and ensuring that the right things are being done, just to ensure that what we started from the beginning will end successfully”.

Meanwhile, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Functional Executive Committee (FEC) had earlier refused the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, Nasser Toure Mahama’s wife’s request for a virtual vetting.

 Hajia Amina Adam requested to be vetted virtually as she is currently observing ‘Iddah’, four months of widowhood seclusion in accordance with Islamic practices.

Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight, Rashid Tanko Computer explained, “Indeed, the party leadership received a request from the camp of Hajia Amina this afternoon requesting a virtual vetting.

The letter came, we discussed it thoroughly and compared it to our previous activities. Our position has been very clear; it is only a candidate who is outside this country and finds it extremely difficult to come down to participate in vetting”.

“All candidates in the country are denied such privilege. We have never done it before. We don’t want to create another precedent that others can rely on and say the Functional Executive has varied its decisions. Therefore, I can also apply for the opportunity to do virtual vetting,” he added.

Also, Baba Jamal, an aspiring member of parliament for Ayawaso East, has said he is surprised by the decision of the late Ayawaso East MP, Mahama Naser’s wife, to contest for her late husband’s seat.

According to Baba Jamal, as a Muslim, he is surprised by the late MP’s wife’s decision, but as a democrat, she is free to do whatever she wants.  

Speaking to GHOne TV, Baba Jamal explained, “When you die, you expect your family, your wife expecially if you have wives, we are permitted to marry up to four, your wife and children will be praying for you constantly through your transition from the world.

So as a Muslim, that’s why as a Muslim, you know I am answering this as a Muslim, I am surprise and as somebody who knows something small about the Quran, I am surprised”.

Baba Jamal added, “But as a democrat, she is free to do whatever she wants to do; it is her choice to obey the wish of Allah or to do what he wants to do.

As a muslim I don’t think it is a good venture, I don’t think it is right. I agree with most Mallams 99.99 per cent who say it is not a good thing, but as a democrat, I will give her will to her”.

“COCOBOD CEO cannot even differentiate between cocoa and pawpaw” – Listowel Nana Poku claims

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“COCOBOD CEO cannot even differentiate between cocoa and pawpaw” – Listowel Nana Poku claims

A leading member of the pressure group Arise Ghana, Listowel Nana Poku, has claimed the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Randy Abbey cannot differentiate between cocoa and pawpaw.

According to Listowel Nana Poku, Dr Randy Abbey lacks the needed expertise to lead such a sensitive institution like the COCOBOD.

The Arise Ghana man called on President John Dramani Mahama to immediately dismiss Dr Randy Abbey as the CEO of COCOBOD.

He labelled Dr Abbey as incompetent, adding that he had already been personally opposed to the appointment from the outset.

Speaking in an interview on Nyankonton Mu Nsem via Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Listowel Nana Poku stated, “I have consistently argued that Dr Randy Abbey lacks competence in cocoa affairs. He should never have been appointed to head COCOBOD. He cannot even differentiate between cocoa and pawpaw,” Poku stated.

“The President should have known better. He is in constant conflict with his colleagues and has stayed in the position far too long. He should have been dismissed long ago.”

Listowel Nana Poku further expressed frustration over the lack of prosecution for alleged financial mismanagement within the board, alleging that previous management of COCOBOD misappropriated $263 million intended for the rehabilitation of 156,000 hectares of cocoa plantations.

Meanwhile, the World Bank last year, 2025, warned that Ghana’s cocoa sector is facing serious threats due to the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD)’s persistent operational and fiscal challenges.

According to the World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update, despite record-high global cocoa prices, Ghana’s production remains weak.

The World Bank asserted that COCOBOD’s quasi-fiscal operations have heightened financial risks.

The World Bank warned that COCOBOD challenges, if left unresolved, will have a dire impact on Ghana’s economy.

Cocoa remains Ghana’s second-largest export earner after gold.

Global Cocoa prices are at multi-decade highs, with experts calling on Ghana to urgently address production and financing bottlenecks to capitalise on the recent market conditions. 

In addition, Dr Randy Abbey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has revealed that COCOBOD is drowning in a GH¢33 billion debt.

According to Randy Abbey, the state cocoa regulator is constantly under pressure from creditors, agrochemical suppliers, banks, and legal entities.

Speaking on Joy News on Thursday, June 5, Dr Abbey detailed, The last time I checked, that debt was close to GH¢33 billion”.

“I have to redo it now because the dollar components might go down as a result of the strength of the Cedi now. But that is the situation”, he added.

Randy Abbey further lamented, “Every day, I’m dealing with either solicitor letters or court issues. And it’s about people that we owe. We’ve owed people for four years, for three years, for two years, for a year.”

He further revealed that creditors are constantly on his neck with frequent visits to COCOBOD headquarters in search of payment.

“I’m sure that when you got here, you waited for about an hour. All those you saw leaving my office were companies that we owed. And the banks are chasing them. And they have also come here to chase us.”

NDC refuses late Ayawaso East MP’s wife’s request for virtual vetting over ‘Iddah’

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NDC refuses late Ayawaso East MP’s wife’s request for virtual vetting over ‘Iddah’

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Functional Executive Committee (FEC) has refused the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, Nasser Toure Mahama wife request for a virtual vetting.

 Hajia Amina Adam requested to be vetted virtually as she is currently observing ‘Iddah’, four months of widowhood seclusion in accordance with Islamic practices.

Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight, Rashid Tanko Computer explained, “Indeed, the party leadership received a request from the camp of Hajia Amina this afternoon requesting a virtual vetting.

The letter came, we discussed it thoroughly and compared it to our previous activities. Our position has been very clear; it is only a candidate who is outside this country and finds it extremely difficult to come down to participate in vetting”.

“All candidates in the country are denied such privilege. We have never done it before. We don’t want to create another precedent that others can rely on and say the Functional Executive has varied its decisions. Therefore, I can also apply for the opportunity to do virtual vetting,” he added.

Also, Baba Jamal, an aspiring member of parliament for Ayawaso East, has said he is surprised by the decision of the late Ayawaso East MP, Mahama Naser’s wife, to contest for her late husband’s seat.

According to Baba Jamal, as a Muslim, he is surprised by the late MP’s wife’s decision, but as a democrat, she is free to do whatever she wants.  

Speaking to GHOne TV, Baba Jamal explained, “When you die, you expect your family, your wife expecially if you have wives, we are permitted to marry up to four, your wife and children will be praying for you constantly through your transition from the world.

So as a Muslim, that’s why as a Muslim, you know I am answering this as a Muslim, I am surprise and as somebody who knows something small about the Quran, I am surprised”.

Baba Jamal added, “But as a democrat, she is free to do whatever she wants to do; it is her choice to obey the wish of Allah or to do what he wants to do.

As a muslim I don’t think it is a good venture, I don’t think it is right. I agree with most Mallams 99.99 per cent who say it is not a good thing, but as a democrat, I will give her will to her”.

Meanwhile, six people have picked up nomination forms to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary to select a candidate to represent the party in the Ayawaso East by-election in the Greater Accra Region.

The NDC Ayawaso East primary is scheduled for February 7, 2026.

Following the close of nominations on Friday, January 24, 2026, the aspirants are to return their completed nomination forms on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the party’s regional office.

The five aspirants who have officially picked forms include,

Mohammed Ramne

Yakubu Azindow

Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed

Najib Mohammed Sani

Amina Adam

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“NPP underestimated the impact of DDEP” – Joseph Osei Owusu

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“NPP underestimated the impact of DDEP” – Joseph Osei Owusu

Joseph Osei Owusu, the Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Elections Committee, has said the party underestimated the impact of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).

Joe Wise, as he is commonly known, admitted that the party underestimated the impact of the DDEP on the middle class.

He explained that the NPP should have realised the public dissatisfaction, including protests by affected groups, as a sign of voter discontent.

Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, January 27, Joseph Osei Owusu stated, “What I have not looked at strictly is the effect of the DDEP on the middle class. We underestimated it; I particularly underestimated it”.

“I saw the picketing and saw the people involved. I should have realised that we were losing the middle class,” Mr Osei Owusu added.

Also, the minority in parliament has asked for forgiveness from Ghanaians after the introduction of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) under the former NPP government.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament during the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review on Thursday, July 31, Alexander Afenyo-Markin stated, “The NPP devised solutions: the Energy Sector Levy Act to systematically pay down energy liability, the Fiscal Responsibility Law, capping the deficit at 5% of GDP, and the Debt Exchange to restore sustainability”.

“These are actions of a responsible government, and we are proud that we took these decisions, not reckless ones. Again, we take responsibility, we say sorry to Ghanaians, we had to take a painful decision [DDEP] to implement this,” he said.

According to Afenyo Markin, the current NDC government is benefiting from the NPP’s legacy of stabilising Ghana’s grave economic situation without giving credit to the Akufo-Addo government.

The minority leader added, “You’re taking advantage of this painful decision without giving credit to us. Who is a hypocrite in this matter? You are the one found wanting, and indeed, you are the political naysayers; you engage in double standards and engage in political hypocrisy.

“The NPP cleaned up a grave situation, and now the new administration touts the clean-up floor as if it were their own accomplishment. What have you put in place? None,” he critiqued.

It will be recalled that the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government introduced the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) as part of its plans to deal with Ghana’s severe fiscal crisis.

The DDEP left many Ghanaians, notably pensioners, enduring considerable financial losses due to haircuts on their investments.

Supreme Court throws out AG’s request to review Adu Boahene’s case

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Supreme Court throws out AG’s request to review Adu Boahene’s case

The Supreme Court has dismissed the Attorney-General’s application for a review in the case involving former National Signals Bureau boss, Kwabena Adu Boahene.

According to reports, the Supreme Court, in a 6–1 majority decision, dismissed an application by the Attorney-General seeking a review of its earlier ruling on criminal disclosures.

The verdict was delivered by Justice Yonny Kulendi, the lone dissenting opinion.

Reports by Joy News stated, “The Attorney-General argued that by effectively removing the word “relevance” from the disclosure framework without substituting it with an equivalent standard, the Supreme Court had, in practical terms, rewritten the law on criminal disclosure.

He contended that the decision risked narrowing disclosure obligations to mere possession of documents, without sufficient regard to whether the materials sought had a meaningful bearing on the issues before the court.

Represented by Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai, the Attorney-General urged the Court to either restore the word “relevance” in its ordinary sense or replace it with language such as “connected with the matter before the court”, in order to preserve a clear nexus between requested materials and the subject of the trial. He maintained that without such clarification, the disclosure regime could be applied too restrictively, to the detriment of fair trial standards”.

Justice Lovelace Johnson, who presided, Justice Amadu Tanko, Justice Yonny Kulendi, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Richard Adjei-Frimpong, Justice Sir Dennis Agyei, and Justice Kwaku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo were the panel members who determined the matter

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has indicated that its full, reasoned judgment will be delivered on 4th February.

It will be recalled, Kwabena Adu Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, and one other have been charged by the state for stealing, defrauding by false pretences, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit a crime.

According to the charge sheet, Kwabena Adu Boahene and his wife stole state funds to the tune of GHc 49 million.

The Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, filed 11 charges against Kwabena Adu-Boahene and three others at the High Court in Accra.

In court some weeks ago, the Supreme Court dismissed Adu Boahene’s legal team’s motion to prohibit Justice John Eugene Nyante Nyadu from presiding over the $49 million case.

The apex court unanimously dismissed the application to prohibit the presiding judge in the Kwabena Adu-Boahene trial from further hearing the case on grounds of bias.

The 5-member panel of justices of the apex court held that the application was without merit and did not meet the requirements to prohibit the trial judge.

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“NPP shouldn’t think that it is over. It is not over” – Dafeamekpor on Supreme Court Kpandai ruling

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“NPP shouldn’t think that it is over. It is not over” – Dafeamekpor on Supreme Court Kpandai ruling

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Member of Parliament for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip, has issued a stern warning to the NPP following the Supreme Court Kpandai ruling.

According to Dafeamekpor, the NDC will wait for the Supreme Court’s reasoning on February 6, after which the party will determine its next course of action.

 Speaking after the Supreme Court ruling, Mr Dafeamekpor stressed, “The NPP shouldn’t think that it is over. It is not over. As a party, we are grieved by this decision, and therefore we would advise our candidate in the matter regarding the next step to take. But the court is a court of equity and of law”.

“We should be interested in the gazette notification published by the Assembly Press under the authority of the Electoral Commission that was brought to Parliament, from which people like me were sworn in. That cannot be a gazette that will be discounted by the court, because it is a public document,” he argued.

He added, “When the court gave the decision in our favour, they called it a kangaroo court. Today, when they have obtained a decision in their favour, they are singing the praises of the court”.

“We are law-abiding, and we want to urge our teeming supporters both here and in Kpandai to remain calm. This is not the end,” he said.

“The ruling of the court will be filed according to the court’s own decision by the sixth of February. The NPP shouldn’t think that it is over. It is not over,” Mr Dafeamekpor reiterated.

Dafeamekpor remarks follow the Supreme Court, in a 4-1 majority decision, has quashed the Tamale High Court judgment that annulled the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam’s victory.

The Apex court decision effectively restores the NPP Matthew Nyindam as the parliamentary candidate for Kpandai.

Justice Gabriel Scott Pawmang was the Judge who presided as President of the Bench, dissenting.

The Supreme Court panel that determined the matter was made up of Justices Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Amadu-Omoro Tanko, Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu, and Henry Kwoffie.

Matthew Nyindam applied for certiorari, which was granted by the Sumpreme court challenged the High Court’s authority to nullify his election.

The full reasons for the Supreme Court ruling are expected to be released on 6 February 2026.

It will be recalled that Lawyers for New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament, Matthew Nyindam, argued that the Tamale High Court acted without jurisdiction.

They argued that the Kpandai parliamentary election was gazetted on December 24, 2024.

However, Lawyers for Mr Nsala Wakpal have strongly opposed the application.

They maintained that the High Court acted within its constitutional mandate.

Also, the Electoral Commission has acknowledged the existence of multiple Gazette notifications and detailed that the different Gazette numbers reflected different batches of constituencies.

Watch scenes from Kpandai after Supreme Court quash the Tamale High Court’s annulment

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Watch scenes from Kpandai after Supreme Court quash the Tamale High Court’s annulment

There was wild jubilation from some Kpandai residents in the Northern Region following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a Tamale High Court ruling.

Some Kpandai resident speakin in an interview with Joy FM, following the court’s decision on January 28, 2026, stated, “I am very excited at the court’s decision; peace will prevail.”

Another Kpandai resident stated, “We thank God for this victory. Matthew has retained his seat, and there will be peace in Kpandai.”

The Kpandai resident jubilation follows the Supreme Court, in a 4-1 majority decision, has quashed the Tamale High Court judgment that annulled the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam’s victory.

The Apex court decision effectively restores the NPP Matthew Nyindam as the parliamentary candidate for Kpandai.

Justice Gabriel Scott Pawmang was the Judge who presided as President of the Bench, dissenting.

The Supreme Court panel that determined the matter was made up of Justices Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Amadu-Omoro Tanko, Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu, and Henry Kwoffie.

Matthew Nyindam applied for certiorari, which was granted by the Sumpreme court challenged the High Court’s authority to nullify his election.

The full reasons for the Supreme Court ruling are expected to be released on 6 February 2026.

It will be recalled that Lawyers for New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament, Matthew Nyindam, argued that the Tamale High Court acted without jurisdiction.

They argued that the Kpandai parliamentary election was gazetted on December 24, 2024.

However, Lawyers for Mr Nsala Wakpal have strongly opposed the application.

They maintained that the High Court acted within its constitutional mandate.

Also, the Electoral Commission has acknowledged the existence of multiple Gazette notifications and detailed that the different Gazette numbers reflected different batches of constituencies.

The Supreme Court last year, 2025, ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to halt all proceedings and activities leading to the conduct of the Kpandai parliamentary rerun.

The court directed the EC to suspend all proceedings pending the final determination of a case before the court.

The Supreme Court decision puts a hold on preparations by the EC for the rerun election until the legal issues surrounding the matter are fully resolved.

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“As a Muslim, I’m surprised late Ayawaso East MP’s wife is contesting” – Baba Jamal

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“As a Muslim, I’m surprised late Ayawaso East MP’s wife is contesting” – Baba Jamal

Baba Jamal, an aspiring member of parliament for Ayawaso East, has said he is surprised by the decision of the late Ayawaso East MP, Mahama Naser’s wife, to contest for her late husband’s seat.

According to Baba Jamal, as a Muslim, he is surprised by the late MP’s wife’s decision, but as a democrat, she is free to do whatever she wants.  

Speaking to GHOne TV, Baba Jamal explained, “When you die, you expect your family, your wife expecially if you have wives, we are permitted to marry up to four, your wife and children will be praying for you constantly through your transition from the world.

So as a Muslim, that’s why as a Muslim, you know I am answering this as a Muslim, I am surprise and as somebody who knows something small about the Quran, I am surprised”.

Baba Jamal added, “But as a democrat, she is free to do whatever she wants to do; it is her choice to obey the wish of Allah or to do what he wants to do.

As a muslim I don’t think it is a good venture, I don’t think it is right. I agree with most Mallams 99.99 per cent who say it is not a good thing, but as a democrat, I will give her will to her”.

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

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

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

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

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

Meanwhile, six people have picked up nomination forms to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary to select a candidate to represent the party in the Ayawaso East by-election in the Greater Accra Region.

The NDC Ayawaso East primary is scheduled for February 7, 2026.

Following the close of nominations on Friday, January 24, 2026, the aspirants are to return their completed nomination forms on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the party’s regional office.

The six aspirants who have officially picked forms include,

Mohammed Ramne

Mohammed Abdul Salam

Yakubu Azindow

Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed

Najib Mohammed Sani

Amina Adam

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“Hard words don’t break any bones” – Freddie Blay on NPP’s presidential aspirants trading insults  

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“Hard words don’t break any bones” – Freddie Blay on NPP’s presidential aspirants trading insults  

Freddie Blay, the former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said he sees nothing wrong in the ongoing campaign activities by the party ahead of the presidential primary scheduled for January 31.

The former NPP chairman highlighted that the rising tensions among some flagbearer hopefuls within the party are healthy and a useful rehearsal for the 2028 general election.

According to Freddie Blay, hard words don’t break any bones, adding that some party members may have crossed the red line in their rhetoric, but that won’t divide the party.  

He further dismissed claims that the internal contest could lead to disunity after January 31.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Tuesday, January 27, Freddie Blay stated, “It has been so good and very competitive. It is a rehearsal for the main battle ahead of us. The battle against our main opposition, the NDC.

Hard words don’t break any bones, it tells a story, the people using the hard words and those listening. It all adds up to the chemistry of bringing out the best character among the aspirants. I find nothing wrong so far,” he added.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17 Police officers promoted by IGP Yohuno for exceptional performance in drugs and arms seizures

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17 Police officers promoted by IGP Yohuno for exceptional performance in drugs and arms seizures

Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has announced the promotion of 17 police officers for their exceptional performance.

According to the Police social media post, the 17 officers were promoted for their key role in the seizure of 10 wrapped slabs of cocaine valued at GHC 1,032.650.00.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 28, the Police statement read, “The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on 27th January 2026, promoted seventeen police officers in recognition of their outstanding professionalism and dedication in the discharge of their duties”.

The promotions were awarded to officers who played key roles in separate operations that led to the interception of ten(10) wrapped slaps of substances suspected to be cocaine, a narcotic with an estimated value of GHC 1,032.650.00 and sacks of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs at Ho in the Volta Region, as well as the recovery of AK 47 rifle, a pump action gun and eight live AAA ammunition during a routine patrol operation in Jacobu.

The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their elevation and commended them for upholding the core values of the Service through discipline, courage, and professionalism.

IGP Yohuno urged the promoted officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working diligently, assuring them that excellence and integrity remain the basis for recognition and promotion within the Ghana Police Service”, the post concluded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meanwhile, Christian Tetteh Yohunu has said officers of the Ghana Police Service can no longer be bribed.

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

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

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

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

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Wife of former NPP PC stabbed in the US arrived naked at the hospital – Details

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Wife of former NPP PC stabbed in the US arrived naked at the hospital – Details

More chilling details have emerged of the stabbing of Gilda Nortey by her husband, former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Klottey Korle, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, in the United States.

According to the Court affidavit details, Gilda Nortey arrived naked at the Pennsylvania State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Centre after sustaining stab wounds. This was confirmed by a staff member at the Pennsylvania State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Centre, who contacted the police around 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

The affidavit also stated that when police arrived at the crime scene, all five children, aged between 5 and 17 years, were still in the house.

The affidavit document further implicates the former NPP PC Nortey, who attempted to wash the blood off the knife after police responded to the scene.

Parts of the Court affidavit, as quoted by reports stated, “Staff at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Centre called Paxton police at about 9:15 a.m. Saturday, after a naked woman with stab wounds arrived at their emergency room”.

“According to the affidavit, Nortey admitted to Officer Logan Becker that he stabbed his wife at their home.”

“The couple’s five children, aged 5 to 17, were home at the time of the stabbing and were still there when Nortey went to the police department.

“After Nortey provided police with the front door code to the house, officers entered the residence and found a black Home Hero-brand knife in the kitchen sink, which they believe was used in the stabbing. The court document stated that the knife appeared to have been washed and had no visible blood on it.”

In the meantime, Judge Wendy Grella has adjourned the case to February 2, 2026, after Valentino Nii Noi Nortey’s appearance in court on January 26, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I was offered a running mate position in 2024 election, but I refused” – Joe Wise

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“I was offered a running mate position in 2024 election, but I refused” – Joe Wise

Joseph Osei Owusu, popularly known as Joe Wise, a former Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has revealed he was offered a running mate position in the 2024 election, but he refused.

According to Joe Wise, his decision to reject the offer was based on his desire to withdraw from public service, adding that he no longer had the interest to hold any public office.

He further revealed that at the time the offer was made to him, he was not medically fit, but also other things contributed to his decision.

Joe Wise additionally stressed that even if he were made a new offer today, he would still reject the offer.

Speaking in an interview on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo morning show on January 26, 2026, the former MP, Joe Wise, who is now the Chair of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Elections Committee, explained, “I will not accept any public service of any kind anymore.

“I have served enough, and that is okay, so I won’t accept any public service. I was offered a running mate position in the last election, but I refused. I will not accept a running mate position. I am 64 years old; I have served the nation the best way I can,” he said.

The NPP Chair of the Presidential Election Committee further emphasised that his priority is not political appointments or titles but strengthening loyalty to the state, which he believes is gradually declining.

“What is important to me is that we continue to encourage loyalty to the state. It’s getting worse by the day. That is what we should focus on, not positions. Those are not the things that matter to me,” he added.

In related news, Joseph Osei-Owusu has warned presidential aspirants that private security and macho men will not be entertained during the party’s primaries.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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