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Prisoners with no family ties are used for rituals – Ex-convict makes wild allegations

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Prisoners with no family ties are used for rituals – Ex-convict makes wild allegations

An ex-convict known as Blade has made wild allegations about Ghana’s prison system, revealing how incarcerated prisoners with no family ties on the outside world are often released to certain individuals for various reasons, including rituals.

According to the ex-convict, Prison Officers use inmate visitor log book to identify inmates whom they released to certain individuals for various reasons, including rituals as ‘special transfer people’.

Speaking in an interview with Kay B Media on June 12, 2026, when asked about allegations of human trafficking in the prison, Blade alleged, saying, “It is an easy thing there; a lot of inmates are there who do not receive visitors. Some inmates are there who do not know where they are, even serving their sentence. Most of the time, people from the social welfare come around for numbers, but some people do not have any contacts.

So, for that, when the government want someone for something at night, you will hear names being mentioned for transfer, but we don’t know where they are taking them. They even engage in rituals. When they open the visit book, they know inmates who receive visitors.

They can even tell you these are special transfer people. Do you know where they are taking them? Some people even take contracts to discipline inmates in prison.

 In the past, when they were going to perform some rituals, weren’t it prisoiners that were taken?”, he alleged.

The ex-convict also alleged that some incarcerated prisoners are secretly used to carry out crimes beyond the confines of Ghana’s prisons.

He alleged that when inmates are taken out of the prison yard for communal work, the supervising prison officer purposely selects what he described as the “four best criminals” to accompany them, while the remaining four are assigned to the work.

The ex-convict narrated that when the inmates are taken out for communal activities such as cleaning gutters or clearing weeds, the prison officer allegedly allows the “four best criminals” to go on “operations,” such as pickpocketing, theft, and other petty crimes.

He claimed that these four best criminals are given a specific time to return so that they can be taken back to the prison yard, adding that when these inmates go into town and are caught and beaten, they often find ways to convince members of the public to take them back to the prison officer, who then shields them.

The ex-convict added, “There are prison officers who are criminals themselves. When it is time to take inmates out for communal work, these officers deliberately select what they consider the ‘best criminals’ under the guise of assigning them to such duties. Once outside, they allow some of the inmates to break away and engage in criminal activities, particularly those known for pickpocketing and other forms of theft.

“The officers then instruct them to return at a specified time, after which they escort them back into the prison yard. If the inmates fail to return, it could create problems for the officers involved,” Blade alleged.

In other news, a Ghanaian bar owner who was wrongfully convicted has been awarded compensation of GH¢800,000 by the Supreme Court after wrongfully spending 19 years in prison.

Yaw Appiah, a 48-year-old Ghanaian bar owner, was awarded GH¢800,000 in compensation by the Supreme Court after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned.

Reports suggest that Appiah was initially acquitted and discharged by the Court of Appeal in 2025 after serving years in prison for an offence he did not commit.

Yaw Appiah was convicted in 2011 and handed a 45-year sentence for robbery. When he was 29 years old, he had already spent five years on remand following his arrest in 2006.

After his acquittal, his lawyers, Augustine Obour and Claudia Coleman, filed an application at the Supreme Court seeking compensation of GH¢2,020,800.

However, the prosecution, led by Principal State Attorney Nana Adoma Osei, argued for a lower amount, proposing between GH¢75,000 and GH¢100,000.

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, presided over by Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson, fixed the compensation at GH¢800,000, citing the legal principle in the Dodzi Sabbah case.

The Supreme Court panel also included Justice Prof Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, Justice Samuel Asiedu, Justice Yaw Darko Asare, and Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo.

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Why the Canadian court threw out Thomas Partey’s visa appeal

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Why the Canadian court threw out Thomas Partey’s visa appeal

Thomas Partey, the Black Stars midfielder, will miss Ghana’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama after a Canadian court dismissed his appeal against the denial of a visa to enter the country.

The ruling was delivered on June 16, 2026, by Justice Roger R. Lafrenière in Ottawa.

Reports suggest Partey had asked the court to fast-track his application or, alternatively, compel Canadian authorities to reconsider his case on an urgent basis.

He argued that he needed entry clearance to join Ghana’s squad for its World Cup match against Panama in Toronto.

However, the Canadian court rejected the request, asserting that it could not bypass established immigration procedures or issue what would amount to a visa through an interlocutory motion.

Justice Roger R. Lafrenière noted that granting such relief would undermine procedural fairness, as it would deny the government adequate time to respond and bypass key steps such as filing complete records and obtaining leave for judicial review.

Ghanaian Sports Journalist Gary Al-Smith, sharing more updates on the Canadian court decision on X, wrote, “𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

The Applicant sought interlocutory relief in the form of an order compelling immigration authorities to expedite reconsideration of the refusal decision and to urgently process a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP). Although framed as an injunction, the Court found the relief sought was, in substance, akin to mandamus.

Relying on established Federal Court authority, the judge held that mandamus cannot be obtained outside a proper judicial review framework and cannot be used to compel administrative decision-making on an accelerated basis. The Court further emphasized that granting such relief would effectively amount to an interim declaration of entitlement to enter Canada.

𝘕𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥

Applying the RJR-MacDonald test, the Court first found that no serious issue had been established. The judge accepted the Respondent’s position that immigration officers are entitled to rely on “reasonable grounds to believe” under IRPA s.36(1)(c), and are not required to wait for a conviction before making inadmissibility determinations.

The Court further found that it was open to the visa officer to rely on the allegations contained in the foreign indictment when assessing admissibility. The Applicant’s argument that comparative foreign law—such as United States immigration provisions—should influence the interpretation of IRPA was rejected as irrelevant to the statutory framework governing Canadian immigration decisions.

𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥

The Court also rejected claims that the decision was procedurally unfair. It found that the Applicant had been specifically notified through a procedural fairness letter that his admissibility was in question due to ongoing criminal proceedings abroad. Despite this, the Court noted, the Applicant did not meaningfully address the concerns or provide sufficient evidence to rebut them.

𝘕𝘰 𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯

On the second branch of the test, the Court held that the Applicant failed to demonstrate irreparable harm. While acknowledging the importance of participation in international sporting events and potential reputational consequences, the Court found the evidence was largely speculative and insufficient.

The judge further noted that much of the reputational harm alleged stemmed not from the immigration decision itself, but from the broader context of ongoing criminal allegations in the United Kingdom, which could not be attributed solely to Canadian authorities.

Balance of convenience favours the public interest

Finally, the Court held that the balance of convenience strongly favoured maintaining the status quo. The decision emphasized the importance of preserving the integrity of Canada’s immigration system and respecting Parliament’s intent in creating a robust inadmissibility regime under IRPA.

Granting the requested relief, the Court found, would improperly interfere with lawful administrative decision-making and undermine the public interest in consistent enforcement of immigration rules relating to serious criminality.

Conclusion

Court dismissed the motion in its entirety, concluding that none of the three requirements under the RJR-MacDonald test had been met.

However, the judge noted the time-sensitive nature of the Applicant’s pending reconsideration and TRP requests and encouraged immigration authorities to process them expeditiously, while making clear that no further judicial intervention would be granted.

The ruling leaves the visa refusal in place, meaning the Partey remains inadmissible to enter Canada unless future administrative relief is granted and he can’t take part in Ghana’s game against Panama or even when the team progresses to the next stage of the tournament”.

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Canada court rejects Thomas Partey’s visa appeal

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Canada court rejects Thomas Partey’s visa appeal

Thomas Partey, the Black Stars midfielder, will miss Ghana’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama after a Canadian court dismissed his appeal against the denial of a visa to enter the country.

The Canadian court decision comes despite efforts by the Government of Ghana to secure the player’s entry through diplomatic channels.

Justice Roger R. Lafrenière in Ottawa on June 16, 2026, delivered the ruling following Partey’s attempt to challenge a decision by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) denying him a Temporary Resident Visa.

Reports suggest Partey had asked the court to fast-track his application or, alternatively, compel Canadian authorities to reconsider his case on an urgent basis.

He argued that he needed entry clearance to join Ghana’s squad for its World Cup match against Panama in Toronto.

However, the Canadian court rejected the request, asserting that it could not bypass established immigration procedures or issue what would amount to a visa through an interlocutory motion.

Justice Roger R. Lafrenière noted that granting such relief would undermine procedural fairness, as it would deny the government adequate time to respond and bypass key steps such as filing complete records and obtaining leave for judicial review.

Meanwhile, court documents show that IRCC had earlier raised concerns about discrepancies in Partey’s visa application and requested additional documents, which included police records from the UK.

The court also noted that the player had answered “no” to questions about whether he had ever been arrested or charged but later submitting documentation showing he was facing multiple charges.

The Judge further held that there was no “serious issue” to be tried, adding that immigration officers are entitled to rely on reasonable grounds when assessing inadmissibility.

The court also added that Partey had not demonstrated irreparable harm revealing that the consequences he faced stemmed from criminal allegations rather than the visa refusal itself.

It will be recalled that Partey was denied entry into Canada due to ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom and has been charged with multiple counts of rape.

In related news, Thomas Partey, the Ghanaian and Villarreal midfielder, pleaded not guilty to two further rape charges on Monday, April 13, 2026.

At the Southwark Crown Court in London, Partey entered not guilty pleas to the latest charges.

Jenny Wiltshire Thomas Partey’s lawyer maintained his innocence, stating, “Thomas Partey continues to deny all charges against him. He has cooperated with the police throughout. Given there are ongoing legal proceedings, there will be no further comment.”

Sky Sports News shared the news, stating, “Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two further rape charges. The former Arsenal midfielder, who now plays for Villarreal, has already denied five charges of rape and on charged on sexual assault. The allegation against him now totals eight in number. The afternoon hearing took place at the Southwark Crown Court in London, where a trial is scheduled to begin in November. There is a chance it may be delayed until the new year. Thomas Partey was released on bail and denies

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It is mathematically absurd and criminal to say $85m is needed for the completion of Afari Hospital – Minority

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It is mathematically absurd and criminal to say $85m is needed for the completion of Afari Hospital – Minority

The NPP Minority in parliament has accused the John Mahama governnment over its intent to loot the country through the Afari Hospital project.

According to the NPP minority, the Deputy Defence Minister’s call for an additional $85 million to complete the project is a criminal create, loot and share” scheme. 

The minority boldly stated that only US$500,000 remains outstanding to the contractor, describing the alleged US$85 million demand as inaccurate.

Addressing a press conference in Parliament on Tuesday, June 16, Deputy Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, Kofi Amankwa-Manu explained, “The Deputy Minister’s assertion that the contractor, Euroget De-Invest (EDI), is demanding US$85 million before returning to the site is a manufactured crisis. Let the facts be clear: no records at the Ministry of Finance or the Ministry of Defence support this outrageous claim”.

“The negotiated additional funding of US$19.3 million (Government of Ghana) for delays caused by the NDC’s misguided relocations has been fully paid,” he stated.

The minority argued, “The only outstanding amount owed to the contractor is US$500,000. To jump from an outstanding balance of US$500,000 to a sudden demand for US$85 million is not just mathematically absurd; it is criminal”.

“Any attempt to use the back door to pay this newly generated, unjustified amount of US$85 million can only be described by the popular Ghanaian cliché: ‘Create, Loot, and Share’.

We will fiercely resist this scheme. We demand value for money, and we will protect the public purse. The government must immediately abandon this fraudulent US$85 million claim, pay the outstanding US$500,000, and ensure the contractor completes the remaining 2% of the work without further delay”, he said.

Meanwhile, Ken Agyapong, the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has slammed the NPP minority over their constant attacks on the Mahama government concerning the Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region.

The former MP openly criticised successive administrations, including the NPP government under which he served as Chairman of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, for the prolonged delay in making the Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region fully operational.

Speaking to the media after donating a pickup truck and 15 motorcycles to the Ghana Police Service at the Accra Regional Police Headquarters, Ken Agyapong stated, “Has Afari Hospital been there for 15 months? NDC started it. We were there for 8 years; we didn’t do it. We are not doing politics, I am speaking the truth this Ghana.

We will criticise NDC and also do the same for the NPP; that is the only way to grow.

This hospital was started by President John Agyekum Kufuor. The locations and all those things. NDC came to start it, and when we came, I was NPP, and I am telling you the gospel truth. I was the chairman for Defence and Interior, and we didn’t do anything.

When we decided to go and inspect Afari, they stopped us. I heard somebody saying the Afari Hospital has been there for 15 months, but we were there for eight years and didn’t do it”, he added.

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@ghnow_ Ken Agyapong, the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has slammed the NPP minority over their constant attacks on the Mahama government concerning the Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region. The former MP openly criticised successive administrations, including the NPP government under which he served as Chairman of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, for the prolonged delay in making the Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region fully operational. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Wontumi didn’t go and rob anyone; they can go to hell – Maurice Ampaw fumes 

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Wontumi didn’t go and rob anyone; they can go to hell – Maurice Ampaw fumes 

Maurice Ampaw, the Private legal practitioner, has opened up about the ongoing court case involving the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, commonly known as Chairman Wontumi.

According to Wontumi, Chairman Wontumi should have contested the charges in court to allow a judge determine the issue.

He further argued that the Ashanti Regional Chairman should not be distracted by reactions on social media.

Speaking during a discussion on Movement TV, Maurice Ampaw stated, “He didn’t go and rob anyone; they can go to hell. If I were Chairman Wontumi, I would contest the charges in court and allow the judge to determine the matter within the legal process. Chairman should relax because, in the end, his critics may be disappointed”.

“If Chairman Wontumi is jailed, would that bring food to your table? Would it change your destiny? What benefit would it bring to the country?

“If the state believes there are funds to recover, then attention should also be placed on ensuring repayment. Otherwise, many people who owe the state would equally have to face legal consequences,” he added.

“If the NPP returns to power, everyone found to owe the state should also face the law, including Ibrahim Mahama. Criminal offences do not expire,” he added.

Meanwhile, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the Exim Bank case.

According to Wontumi, in 2018, he went for a loan to invest in a commercial farm he planned to establish in Sekyere.

Wontumi disclosed that he went through the proper process to secure a loan, adding that he did not misappropriate the loan.

Chairman Wontumi explained that his commercial maize farm was later destroyed by heavy rains, a natural disaster beyond his control.

Speaking in an interview with Asaasepa Radio, Chairman Wontumi disclosed, “On the back of the plea bargain, I want to clarify that in 2018 I went to the bank to secure funds in order to invest in a commercial farm I planned to establish in Sekyere. We applied as a company, provided the required collateral, and received a term sheet from the bank. They even directed us to an insurance company to cover the farm”.

“Unfortunately, heavy rains later destroyed the maize farm, a natural disaster beyond my control,” he claimed.

“That same year, we became first runner-up in the Farmers’ Day celebration, which shows that the farm was not a small venture but a significant operation”.

“Who can simply walk into a bank and obtain a loan without going through the proper procedures? I followed the required process, step by step. This is the narrative I want to present regarding the Exim Bank case”, he explained.

It will be recalled that Chairman Wontumi was slapped with fresh charges over a GH¢14.3M Exim Bank loan case.

He was slapped with fresh charges, including fraud by false pretence.

Wontumi, Thomas Antwi-Boasiako (at large) and Wontumi Farms Limited are facing four counts of charges per the charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026.

The charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026, signed by Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai, detailed that “Chairman Wontumi is personally facing three of the four counts of the charge of defrauding by false pretence, contrary to Section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); uttering of a forged document, contrary to Section 169 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); and money laundering, contrary to Section 1(2)(c) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044)”.

“Together with Thomas Antwi-Boasiako and Wontumi Farms Limited, they are facing the charge of intentionally causing financial loss to a public body, contrary to Section 179A(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)”, Starr FM stated.

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“We were there for 8 years; we didn’t do it” – Ken Agyapong blast Minority over Afari hospital

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“We were there for 8 years; we didn’t do it” – Ken Agyapong blast Minority over Afari hospital

Ken Agyapong, the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has slammed the NPP minority over their constant attacks on the Mahama government concerning the Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region.

The former MP openly criticised successive administrations, including the NPP government under which he served as Chairman of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, for the prolonged delay in making the Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region fully operational.

Speaking to the media after donating a pickup truck and 15 motorcycles to the Ghana Police Service at the Accra Regional Police Headquarters, Ken Agyapong stated, “Has Afari Hospital been there for 15 months? NDC started it. We were there for 8 years; we didn’t do it. We are not doing politics, I am speaking the truth this Ghana.

We will criticise NDC and also do the same for the NPP; that is the only way to grow.

This hospital was started by President John Agyekum Kufuor. The locations and all those things. NDC came to start it, and when we came, I was NPP, and I am telling you the gospel truth. I was the chairman for Defence and Interior, and we didn’t do anything.

When we decided to go and inspect Afari, they stopped us. I heard somebody saying the Afari Hospital has been there for 15 months, but we were there for eight years and didn’t do it”, he added.

His comments follow the minority in parliament, who have blamed the NDC for delays in the Afari Military Hospital project.

Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Kofi Amankwa-Manu, argued that the delays in the project were largely the result of decisions taken by the NDC after they won power in 2008.

Addressing a press conference in Parliament, Kofi Amankwa-Manu stated, “It is rich for the current government to accuse others of ‘sleeping’ on the project. The Afari Hospital story is a testament to NDC mismanagement”.

Originally contracted in 2008 under President J.A. Kufuor for Sofoline, Kumasi, the project was derailed when the NDC assumed office in 2009. They inexplicably relocated it to Tamale, then to Accra, and finally to Afari. This political manoeuvring caused a six-year delay, resulting in the contractor claiming an additional US$36 million, which was eventually negotiated down to US$19.3 million,” he alleged.

“Let the record show that as of December 2016, when the NDC left office, the project was only 40 per cent complete. After eight years in power, and despite commencing physical construction in 2014, the NDC could only deliver 40 per cent,” he said.

“It was the NPP administration that took this project from 40 per cent to 98 per cent by January 2025. The question Ghanaians must ask is: who really slept on this project?” he questioned.

Also, the minority rejected a proposed US$85 million claim linked to the completion of the Afari Military Hospital project.

They disclosed that the government must immediately abandon this unjustified US$85 million claim, pay the outstanding US$500,000 and ensure the contractor completes the remaining 2 per cent of the work.

He added, “We will fiercely resist this scheme. We demand value for money and will protect the public purse. The government must immediately abandon this unjustified US$85 million claim, pay the outstanding US$500,000 and ensure the contractor completes the remaining 2 per cent of the work without further delay”.

“Any attempt to use the back door to pay this newly generated and unjustified amount of US$85 million can only be described by the popular Ghanaian phrase: ‘Create, Loot and Share’,” he alleged.

“We all want the Afari Military Hospital completed and operationalised to serve the healthcare needs of the Ghana Armed Forces and the people of the Ashanti Region. However, this must not become a conduit for daylight robbery,” he said.

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@ghnow_ Ken Agyapong, the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has slammed the NPP minority over their constant attacks on the Mahama government concerning the Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region. The former MP openly criticised successive administrations, including the NPP government under which he served as Chairman of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, for the prolonged delay in making the Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region fully operational. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Akufo-Addo did not set Presidency salaries – Kow Essuman tackles Kwakye Ofosu

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Akufo-Addo did not set Presidency salaries – Kow Essuman tackles Kwakye Ofosu

Kow Essuman, a former Legal Adviser to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has slammed the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, for misleading Ghanaians regarding the salary and emolument structure of the current Mahama government.

In a social media post, Kow  Essuman challenged Kwakye Ofosu, who claimed the remuneration framework being used by the Mahama administration was approved during the tenure of former President Akufo-Addo.

According to Kow Essuman, Article 71 of the 1992 Constitution clearly states that salaries and allowances for the President, staff of the presidency and other executive office holders are determined by Parliament.

He argued that the President has no authority to determine his own salaries and emoluments, or those of his staff.

In a post on X, Kow Essuman, detailed, “Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, claims that the salaries and emoluments currently being paid to the staff of the Presidency were approved under President Akufo-Addo. That statement is MISLEADING, and as a Minister for Government Communications, he ought to know better.

Let me state the constitutional position plainly.

The President has no authority to determine his own salaries and emoluments, or those of his staff. Article 71(2) of the Constitution is unambiguous: the salaries and allowances due to the President, the staff of the Presidency, and the Executive “shall be determined by Parliament on the recommendations of the committee referred to in clause (1) of this article.” It is Parliament that determines the remuneration of the Executive. Conversely, it is the President who approves the remuneration of Parliament. No impression should therefore be given, whether out of IGNORANCE or MISCHIEF, that President Akufo-Addo determined the salaries and allowances payable to himself and his staff. He did not. He had no constitutional authority to do so.

The current salary structure was approved by Parliament on 6 January 2025. It did not exist during the tenure of President Akufo-Addo. It was approved on the very day President Akufo-Addo was handing over power; the same day he had given President Mahama a tour of the Jubilee Villa. I know this with absolute certainty because I personally took receipt of Parliament’s communication to the President on that date. Felix Kwakye Ofosu cannot credibly claim to be unaware of this. No impression should be given that this was a salary structure that accompanied or defined the Akufo-Addo Presidency. It did not. It arrived on the last day of it.

And that is what makes what followed so telling.

The approval of 6 January 2025 has resulted in President Mahama’s government paying itself: the President, Government Communications Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, and their entire Executive apparatus,

 under that very structure, while simultaneously refusing and neglecting to pay the arrears lawfully due to the officials and staff who served under President Akufo-Addo. And if that were not enough, the Finance Minister, who is himself a member of the Legislature, quietly paid Parliament (including the Finance Minister) their arrears and allowances as far back as May 2025. He settled his own colleagues (including himself) in the 8th Parliament while leaving the Executive unpaid for 18 months and counting.

I do not consider this an administrative oversight. It is a deliberate, politically motivated, and discriminatory distribution of public funds, and it is nothing short of an abuse of office.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, has the audacity (maybe because of where he sits now) to dismiss the justified complaints about this 18-month delay as “nothing new or unheard of.” I have a simple question for him: when he served in President Mahama’s first government, did he wait 18 months for what was due to him? Did his colleagues? Let him answer that question honestly before lecturing others about what is normal.

Now, this brings me, once again, to the matter of his credibility. A Minister who mischaracterises the Constitution, misrepresents the timeline of a parliamentary approval, dismisses discriminatory non-payment as routine, and is serially contradicted by the very facts he cites has no business styling himself as an arbiter of truth on these matters. He has been misleading Ghanaians, and the constitutional record has exposed him.

I encourage him to be more truthful in his pronouncements, not as a political courtesy, but as a basic duty of public office. Ghanaians deserve accurate information, not spin dressed up as communication.

The facts are not on his side. The Constitution is not on his side. And increasingly, the public record is not on his side either”.

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Every salary being taken at the Presidency was determined under Akufo-Addo – Kwakye Ofosu

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Every salary being taken at the Presidency was determined under Akufo-Addo – Kwakye Ofosu

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communications, has disclosed that the Akufo-Addo administration determined every salary being taken at the presidency by President John Mahama appointees.

He debunked allegations that President John Dramani Mahama has increased the salaries of staff at the Presidency.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the current salary remuneration structure was determined under the previous Akufo-Addo administration.

He argued that under Ghana’s Constitution, the service of Article 71 office holders is determined through a specific legal process that requires the President to establish a committee, revealing that President Mahama has not set up any committee to look at the emoluments.

Speaking at the  Government Accountability Series on Monday, June 15, 2026, Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated, “When it comes to the salaries of Article 71 holders, the law is clear that the president must set up a committee. For the avoidance of doubt, President Mahama has not set up any committee to look at the emoluments or conditions of Article 71 holders. So, the salaries of these categories of people who are working under President Mahama were determined by the NPP”.

“The law requires that when the committee finishes, the presidency must transmit the report to Parliament for subsequent approval. That was not done, so in January 2025, President Akufo-Addo submitted the recommendation to Parliament, which was approved,” he said.

“Because President Mahama has not set up such a committee, it is what we came to meet that we are taking. It is therefore illogical that the opponents turn round to say that President Mahama has increased salaries,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu added.

He added, “Every salary being taken now by political appointees at the Presidency was determined under President Akufo-Addo. It also includes ex gratia payments to previous government officials and monies owed them”.

“In 2025, we were still composing government, so the full complement of government officials had not been effected”, he said.

Meanwhile, a breakdown of President John Dramani Mahama’s political appointees at the Jubilee House in 2025 revealed that the NDC government had 124 fewer staffers at the Jubilee House in 2025 compared to the Akufo-Addo administration in 2023.

Although the Office of the President’s compensation bill was more than double, rising from ¢100 million in 2025 to ¢248 million in 2026, questions are being raised about whether a smaller Presidency has necessarily become a cheaper one to run.

In total, President Mahama’s Presidency had 233 political appointees in 2025, as compared to the publicly available data from the Akufo-Addo administration from 2023, which summed up to 357 political appointees, as data from the 2024 staffing report was not public following the change in administration.

Comparing the Akufo-Addo 2023 staff and President John Mahama’s 2025 staff revealed that the latter reduced political appointees by 124; however, reports suggest the classification may understate the number of senior-level appointees.

Although “compensation at the Office of the President amounted to ¢125 million in 2023 and rose to ¢153 million in 2024. It then fell to ¢100 million in 2025, possibly reflecting the reduction in staff numbers.

However, the 2026 budget projects compensation of GH¢248 million. That is an increase of about 148% in a single year”, reports stated.

At least 11 other political appointees have responsibilities similar to those of positions the Akufo-Addo administration classified as Senior Presidential Staffers.

“One possible explanation for the question of why staff numbers are falling but compensation is projected to rise so sharply is the fact that the 2025 compensation figures did not fully reflect the revised Article 71 salaries that were subsequently approved.

The new salary structure reportedly places MPs on about ¢60,000 per month, with ministers earning around similar levels.

Senior Presidential Staffers are generally remunerated in line with ministers, while many junior political appointees are aligned with deputy minister salary levels”.

 US court approves Ken Ofori-Atta’s immigration status adjustment

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 US court approves Ken Ofori-Atta’s immigration status adjustment

Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has reportedly secured a legal victory in the United States, with an immigration court approving his application to adjust his immigration status.

According to reports, the US court has paved the way for Ken Ofori-Atta to obtain lawful permanent residency in the United States.

Reports suggest the decision was delivered on Monday when the Immigration court considered Mr Ofori-Atta’s I-485 petition.

A Press Release by lawyers of Ken Ofori-Atta in Ghana revealed that the court examined issues surrounding the criminal investigations and charges currently facing the former minister in Ghana, with the judge reportedly raising concerns about some of the circumstances linked to the actions taken by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

“During the hearing, attention was drawn to the OSP’s earlier declaration of Mr Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from justice.

The court reportedly heard that the declaration was made while the former minister was receiving medical treatment in the United States and at a time when his legal representatives were still engaging with investigators in Ghana.

Evidence was also presented by a witness familiar with international policing and Interpol procedures, who reportedly questioned aspects of the process adopted by the Ghanaian authorities in pursuing the case”, citinews reports stated.

However, Ken Ofori-Atta is still a subject of multiple criminal charges in Ghana arising from decisions taken during his tenure as Finance Minister.

The immigration ruling relates specifically to U.S. immigration proceedings and does not constitute a determination of guilt or innocence regarding the charges he faces in Ghana.

In related news, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has broken its silence over reports that Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has secured a legal victory in the United States, with an immigration court approving his application to adjust his immigration status.

According to the OSP, they are not involved in immigration hearings in the United States involving Mr Ofori-Atta, adding that their involvement is in respect of extradition proceedings through the Attorney General.

They further disclosed that the criminal charges against Mr Ofori-Atta would be determined by the courts in Ghana, adding that a US residency does not clear Ofori-Atta of the extradition process.

In a post on X, the OSP wrote, “The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of media reports and a publication attributed to a law firm in Ghana that Mr Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta has been granted permanent residency in the United States, resulting from an immigration court finding that it did not find the criminal charges filed by the OSP in Ghana against Mr. Ofori-Atta credible.

The OSP states that it is not involved in immigration hearings in the United States involving Mr Ofori-Atta. The OSP’s involvement is in respect of extradition proceedings against Mr Ofori-Atta through the Attorney-General as the central authority.

The OSP states that the extradition packet is not before the immigration court, and the credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr Ofori-Atta would be determined by the courts in Ghana, who have jurisdiction to determine his guilt or innocence.

Further, Mr Ofori-Atta still remains a citizen of Ghana, and he is still amenable to be extradited to Ghana if so decided by the extradition court in the United States.

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OSP breaks silence on Ken Ofori-Atta’s US residency

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OSP breaks silence on Ken Ofori-Atta’s US residency

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has broken its silence over reports that Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has secured a legal victory in the United States, with an immigration court approving his application to adjust his immigration status.

According to the OSP, they are not involved in immigration hearings in the United States involving Mr Ofori-Atta, adding that their involvement is in respect of extradition proceedings through the Attorney General.

They further disclosed that the criminal charges against Mr Ofori-Atta would be determined by the courts in Ghana, adding that a US residency does not clear Ofori-Atta of the extradition process.

In a post on X, the OSP wrote, “The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of media reports and a publication attributed to a law firm in Ghana that Mr Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta has been granted permanent residency in the United States, resulting from an immigration court finding that it did not find the criminal charges filed by the OSP in Ghana against Mr. Ofori-Atta credible.

The OSP states that it is not involved in immigration hearings in the United States involving Mr Ofori-Atta. The OSP’s involvement is in respect of extradition proceedings against Mr Ofori-Atta through the Attorney-General as the central authority.

The OSP states that the extradition packet is not before the immigration court, and the credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr Ofori-Atta would be determined by the courts in Ghana, who have jurisdiction to determine his guilt or innocence.

Further, Mr Ofori-Atta still remains a citizen of Ghana, and he is still amenable to be extradited to Ghana if so decided by the extradition court in the United States.

Meanwhile, Frank Davies, a lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has disclosed that his client is going to enjoy permanent residence in the United States.

According to Frank Davies, it is up to Ghanaian authorities to determine their next course of action following a United States immigration court decision.

He highlighted that the immigration decision had altered the circumstances surrounding Ofori-Atta’s stay in the US.

Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Midday News, Frank Davies stated, “The adjustment of the residence status of Kenneth Ofori-Atta in the United States of America has been granted”.

“I do not speak for the OSP. I speak for Kenneth Ofori-Atta,” he said.

“It is up to the authorities in Ghana to explore whatever arrangements they have. As of now, Kenneth is going to enjoy permanent residence in the United States,” Mr Davies stated.

“I have said it time without number. As I speak to you now, Kenneth Ofori-Atta has not been notified of any charges pending against him in any criminal court in Ghana,” he said.

His comments follow, Ken Ofori-Atta who has reportedly secured a legal victory in the United States, with an immigration court approving his application to adjust his immigration status.

According to reports, the US court has paved the way for Ken Ofori-Atta to obtain lawful permanent residency in the United States.

Reports suggest the decision was delivered on Monday when the Immigration court considered Mr Ofori-Atta’s I-485 petition.

A Press Release by lawyers of Ken Ofori-Atta in Ghana revealed that the court examined issues surrounding the criminal investigations and charges currently facing the former minister in Ghana, with the judge reportedly raising concerns about some of the circumstances linked to the actions taken by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

“During the hearing, attention was drawn to the OSP’s earlier declaration of Mr Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from justice.

The court reportedly heard that the declaration was made while the former minister was receiving medical treatment in the United States and at a time when his legal representatives were still engaging with investigators in Ghana.

Evidence was also presented by a witness familiar with international policing and Interpol procedures, who reportedly questioned aspects of the process adopted by the Ghanaian authorities in pursuing the case”, citinews reports stated.

However, Ken Ofori-Atta is still a subject of multiple criminal charges in Ghana arising from decisions taken during his tenure as Finance Minister.

The immigration ruling relates specifically to U.S. immigration proceedings and does not constitute a determination of guilt or innocence regarding the charges he faces in Ghana.

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‘My farm was destroyed by a natural disaster’ – Wontumi speaks on his Exim Bank case

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‘My farm was destroyed by a natural disaster’ – Wontumi speaks on his Exim Bank case

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the Exim Bank case.

According to Wontumi, in 2018, he went for a loan to invest in a commercial farm he planned to establish in Sekyere.

Wontumi disclosed that he went through the proper process to secure a loan, adding that he did not misappropriate the loan.

Chairman Wontumi explained that his commercial maize farm was later destroyed by heavy rains, a natural disaster beyond his control.

Speaking in an interview with Asaasepa Radio, Chairman Wontumi disclosed, “On the back of the plea bargain, I want to clarify that in 2018 I went to the bank to secure funds in order to invest in a commercial farm I planned to establish in Sekyere. We applied as a company, provided the required collateral, and received a term sheet from the bank. They even directed us to an insurance company to cover the farm”.

“Unfortunately, heavy rains later destroyed the maize farm, a natural disaster beyond my control,” he claimed.

“That same year, we became first runner-up in the Farmers’ Day celebration, which shows that the farm was not a small venture but a significant operation”.

“Who can simply walk into a bank and obtain a loan without going through the proper procedures? I followed the required process, step by step. This is the narrative I want to present regarding the Exim Bank case”, he explained.

It will be recalled that Chairman Wontumi was slapped with fresh charges over a GH¢14.3M Exim Bank loan case.

He was slapped with fresh charges, including fraud by false pretence.

Wontumi, Thomas Antwi-Boasiako (at large) and Wontumi Farms Limited are facing four counts of charges per the charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026.

The charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026, signed by Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai, detailed that “Chairman Wontumi is personally facing three of the four counts of the charge of defrauding by false pretence, contrary to Section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); uttering of a forged document, contrary to Section 169 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); and money laundering, contrary to Section 1(2)(c) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044)”.

“Together with Thomas Antwi-Boasiako and Wontumi Farms Limited, they are facing the charge of intentionally causing financial loss to a public body, contrary to Section 179A(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)”, Starr FM stated.

Meanwhile, Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi, lawyer for Chairman Wontumi, has refuted claims that his client’s decision to seek plea negotiations in the Exim Bank fraud case is an admission of guilt.

Appiah-Kubi highlighted that every accused person remains innocent until proven guilty under Ghana’s plea bargaining framework.

According to Wontumi’s lawyer,  opting for a plea bargain doesn’t mean the person is guilty.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on June 11, 2026, Appiah-Kubi explained, “Opting for a plea bargain doesn’t mean the person is guilty. We opted for a plea bargain and have not yet started discussions on the terms, but why is the Attorney-General impugning their own motives?”

“The Plea Bargaining Act comes as Act 1079. Section 162 of the previous Act has been amended and captured as 162A on plea negotiations. This law came into effect on July 22, 2022”.

“It’s not everyone that knows this provision. The plea agreement under Section 162A(1)(b) is to withdraw all the charges against the accused person, which is one of the expectations of the negotiations”.

“Section 162A(2)(a) says the prosecutor shall, before the commencement of plea negotiations, inform the accused person of the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty,” he stated.

He added, “So there is no way that anyone who applies for plea negotiations admits guilt or is guilty. That’s not what the law says”.

“For now, we haven’t met to design the terms of negotiations, so why are we in a hurry to prescribe one of them for us when we haven’t indicated a preference?” he asked.

“If the negotiated position is the withdrawal of the charges, then where is the conviction?” he quizzed.

“We need to understand these things because the speculation is worrying. It is not fair,” he added.

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“Ken Ofori-Atta is going to enjoy permanent residence in the United States” – Frank Davies

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“Ken Ofori-Atta is going to enjoy permanent residence in the United States” – Frank Davies

Frank Davies, a lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has disclosed that his client is going to enjoy permanent residence in the United States.

According to Frank Davies, it is up to Ghanaian authorities to determine their next course of action following a United States immigration court decision.

He highlighted that the immigration decision had altered the circumstances surrounding Ofori-Atta’s stay in the US.

Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Midday News, Frank Davies stated, “The adjustment of the residence status of Kenneth Ofori-Atta in the United States of America has been granted”.

“I do not speak for the OSP. I speak for Kenneth Ofori-Atta,” he said.

“It is up to the authorities in Ghana to explore whatever arrangements they have. As of now, Kenneth is going to enjoy permanent residence in the United States,” Mr Davies stated.

“I have said it time without number. As I speak to you now, Kenneth Ofori-Atta has not been notified of any charges pending against him in any criminal court in Ghana,” he said.

His comments follow, Ken Ofori-Atta who has reportedly secured a legal victory in the United States, with an immigration court approving his application to adjust his immigration status.

According to reports, the US court has paved the way for Ken Ofori-Atta to obtain lawful permanent residency in the United States.

Reports suggest the decision was delivered on Monday when the Immigration court considered Mr Ofori-Atta’s I-485 petition.

A Press Release by lawyers of Ken Ofori-Atta in Ghana revealed that the court examined issues surrounding the criminal investigations and charges currently facing the former minister in Ghana, with the judge reportedly raising concerns about some of the circumstances linked to the actions taken by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

“During the hearing, attention was drawn to the OSP’s earlier declaration of Mr Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from justice.

The court reportedly heard that the declaration was made while the former minister was receiving medical treatment in the United States and at a time when his legal representatives were still engaging with investigators in Ghana.

Evidence was also presented by a witness familiar with international policing and Interpol procedures, who reportedly questioned aspects of the process adopted by the Ghanaian authorities in pursuing the case”, citinews reports stated.

However, Ken Ofori-Atta is still a subject of multiple criminal charges in Ghana arising from decisions taken during his tenure as Finance Minister.

The immigration ruling relates specifically to U.S. immigration proceedings and does not constitute a determination of guilt or innocence regarding the charges he faces in Ghana.

In related news, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a Legal practitioner and activist, has alleged that the United States government is using Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, as a bargaining chip against the NDC government.

According to Oliver Barker-Vormawor, if the United States wanted to return Ken Ofori-Atta, they would have bundled him on a flight to Ghana when they cancelled his visa.

He argued that hundreds of West African nations have been sent to Ghana despite Court orders saying they can’t, but the US wants to use Ken Ofori-Atta as leverage against the Government.

In a post shared on X, Oliver Barker-Vormawor wrote, “If the Americans wanted to return Ken Ofori-Atta, the moment they cancelled his visa, they would have bundled him on a flight to Ghana.

100s of West African nations have been sent to Ghana despite Court orders saying they can’t. Some were just bundled despite ongoing court cases and sent to Ghana. We allowed them to do this.

So for me, this is a case of if they wanted, they would.

My suspicion is that they will continue to hold on to him as leverage against the Government, so that the more political pressure mounts on the NDC for failing to bring him, the more they can use him as a bargaining chip to get even more from us.

But two can play that game! ‘Eneke the bird says that since men have learned to shoot without missing, he has learned to fly without perching’.

They need to cast their mind back to what the PNDC did to them on the Soussoudis-Sharon Scranage affair.

Someone tag Mahama and his Ministers for me.

Shalom!”

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How prison officers allegedly use inmates for crimes – Ex-convict blows alarm

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How prison officers allegedly use inmates for crimes – Ex-convict blows alarm

An ex-convict known as Blade has blown the whistle on how personnel of the Ghana Prison Service allegedly use inmates for crimes.

The ex-convict alleged that some incarcerated prisoners are secretly used to carry out crimes beyond the confines of Ghana’s prisons.

He alleged that when inmates are taken out of the prison yard for communal work, the supervising prison officer purposely selects what he described as the “four best criminals” to accompany them, while the remaining four are assigned to the work.

The ex-convict narrated that when the inmates are taken out for communal activities such as cleaning gutters or clearing weeds, the prison officer allegedly allows the “four best criminals” to go on “operations,” such as pickpocketing, theft, and other petty crimes.

He claimed that these four best criminals are given a specific time to return so that they can be taken back to the prison yard, adding that when these inmates go into town and are caught and beaten, they often find ways to convince members of the public to take them back to the prison officer, who then shields them.

The ex-convict added, “There are prison officers who are criminals themselves. When it is time to take inmates out for communal work, these officers deliberately select what they consider the ‘best criminals’ under the guise of assigning them to such duties. Once outside, they allow some of the inmates to break away and engage in criminal activities, particularly those known for pickpocketing and other forms of theft.

“The officers then instruct them to return at a specified time, after which they escort them back into the prison yard. If the inmates fail to return, it could create problems for the officers involved,” Blade alleged.

Also, Blade made wild allegations about Ghana’s prison system, revealing how incarcerated prisoners with no family ties on the outside are often released to certain individuals for various reasons, including rituals.

According to the ex-convict, Prison Officers used the inmate visitor log book to identify inmates whom they released to certain individuals for various reasons, including rituals as ‘special transfer people’.

Speaking in an interview with Kay B Media on June 12, 2026, when asked about allegations of human trafficking in the prison, Blade alleged, saying, “It is an easy thing there; a lot of inmates are there who do not receive visitors. Some inmates are there who do not know where they are, even serving their sentence. Most of the time, people from the social welfare come around for numbers, but some people do not have any contacts.

So, for that, when the government want someone for something at night, you will hear names being mentioned for transfer, but we don’t know where they are taking them. They even engage in rituals. When they open the visit book, they know inmates who receive visitors.

They can even tell you these are special transfer people. Do you know where they are taking them? Some people even take contracts to discipline inmates in prison.

 In the past, when they were going to perform some rituals, weren’t it prisoiners that were taken?”, he alleged.

Meanwhile, an ex-convict has given a chilling account of how inmates in the Nsawam Prison operate.

According to the ex-convict, if 3,000 inmates are in Nsawam Prison, 2,000 have access to phones and engage in fraud.

He disclosed the hierarchy among inmates and the harsh realities of prison life, including poor living and feeding conditions.

The ex-convict also detailed that the cell leaders in prison have wives who are the cell boys with whom they engage in homosexual activities.

He further revealed that some inmates are allowed to operate illegal businesses and scam operations within the facility and pay commissions to the prison officers.

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“I am not surprised” – Ken Agyapong’s spokesperson on Wontumi’s plea bargain  

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“I am not surprised” – Ken Agyapong’s spokesperson on Wontumi’s plea bargain  

The spokesperson for Ken Agyapong, a former presidential aspirant and former Member of Parliament for Assin Central,  Kwesi Kwarteng, has disclosed that his boss once questioned Chairman Wontumi over the GH¢30 million Exim Bank loan.

According to Kwesi Kwarteng, after Wontumi was released by EOCO, he went to thank these high-profile individuals who had supported him, adding that during his interaction with Ken, the issue of the Exim Bank loan came up.

Kwesi Kwarteng asserted that Chairman Wontumi’s response when quizzed by Ken raised concerns for him, revealing that he was not surprised his legal team is going in for a plea bargain. 

Speaking in a TV3 interview, Kwesi Kwarteng detailed, “When Chairman Wontumi was detained by EOCO, party functionaries worked hard to meet his bail conditions. I recall Bryan stood surety for him, and Ken also worked tirelessly to do the same.

“When Wontumi was released, he went to thank these high-profile individuals who had supported him. During that interaction, the issue of the Exim Bank loan came up. Although I don’t have Ken’s permission to share all the details, I remember Ken asked him about the matter, and Wontumi’s response raised concerns for me,” Kwarteng said.

“It was a concern for me. I don’t have Ken’s permission to disclose everything, but seeing the plea bargain application now, I am not surprised, given the prior knowledge I had,” he noted.

It will be recalled that Chairman Wontumi was slapped with fresh charges over a GH¢14.3M Exim Bank loan case.

He was slapped with fresh charges, including fraud by false pretence.

Wontumi, Thomas Antwi-Boasiako (at large) and Wontumi Farms Limited are facing four counts of charges per the charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026.

The charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026, signed by Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai, detailed that “Chairman Wontumi is personally facing three of the four counts of the charge of defrauding by false pretence, contrary to Section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); uttering of a forged document, contrary to Section 169 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); and money laundering, contrary to Section 1(2)(c) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044)”.

“Together with Thomas Antwi-Boasiako and Wontumi Farms Limited, they are facing the charge of intentionally causing financial loss to a public body, contrary to Section 179A(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)”, Starr FM stated.

Meanwhile, Ellen Ama Daaku, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communication team, has defended the embattled Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, commonly known as Chairman Wontumi, following the ongoing Exim Bank fraud case.

According to Ellen Ama Daaku, Chairman Wontumi did not put a gun to anybody’s head to steal.

She argued that Wonttumi requested a loan just like any other Ghanaian businessman would do.

The NPP further challenged the Attorney General’s claims that Wontumi obtained the loan through false representation and questioned the role of the bank itself.

She further highlighted that the focus should not only be on Wontumi’s actions but also on the processes within Exim Bank that allowed the loan to be granted using the alleged false representation. 

Speaking on this on a panel discussion on the GTV Breakfast Show, Ama Daaku stated, “Let’s go back to the Exim Bank matter again. Chairman Wontumi did not put a gun to anybody’s head. He did not steal. What he requested was a loan just like any other Ghanaian businessman would do. Whether his party was in power or not, he is a businessman”.

“Now, the AG is telling us that he used false representation; what was the bank doing? Where is the bank’s legal department? What happened to the bank’s processes for acquiring a loan? Those are the questions we should be asking. As for Chairman Wontumi trying to get himself out of it, he’s totally right. After all, he went for the loan. He didn’t steal it,” she insisted.

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BREAKING – Ken Ofori-Atta on the verge of securing permanent residency in the US 

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BREAKING – Ken Ofori-Atta on the verge of securing permanent residency in the US 

Ghana’s embattled former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has reportedly secured a legal victory in the United States, with an immigration court approving his application to adjust his immigration status.

According to reports, the US court has paved the way for Ken Ofori-Atta to obtain lawful permanent residency in the United States.

Reports suggest the decision was delivered on Monday when the Immigration court considered Mr Ofori-Atta’s I-485 petition.

A Press Release by lawyers of Ken Ofori-Atta in Ghana revealed that the court examined issues surrounding the criminal investigations and charges currently facing the former minister in Ghana, with the judge reportedly raising concerns about some of the circumstances linked to the actions taken by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

“During the hearing, attention was drawn to the OSP’s earlier declaration of Mr Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from justice.

The court reportedly heard that the declaration was made while the former minister was receiving medical treatment in the United States and at a time when his legal representatives were still engaging with investigators in Ghana.

Evidence was also presented by a witness familiar with international policing and Interpol procedures, who reportedly questioned aspects of the process adopted by the Ghanaian authorities in pursuing the case”, citinews reports stated.

However, Ken Ofori-Atta is still a subject of multiple criminal charges in Ghana arising from decisions taken during his tenure as Finance Minister.

The immigration ruling relates specifically to U.S. immigration proceedings and does not constitute a determination of guilt or innocence regarding the charges he faces in Ghana.

In related news, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a Legal practitioner and activist, has alleged that the United States government is using Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, as a bargaining chip against the NDC government.

According to Oliver Barker-Vormawor, if the United States wanted to return Ken Ofori-Atta, they would have bundled him on a flight to Ghana when they cancelled his visa.

He argued that hundreds of West African nations have been sent to Ghana despite Court orders saying they can’t, but the US wants to use Ken Ofori-Atta as leverage against the Government.

In a post shared on X, Oliver Barker-Vormawor wrote, “If the Americans wanted to return Ken Ofori-Atta, the moment they cancelled his visa, they would have bundled him on a flight to Ghana.

100s of West African nations have been sent to Ghana despite Court orders saying they can’t. Some were just bundled despite ongoing court cases and sent to Ghana. We allowed them to do this.

So for me, this is a case of if they wanted, they would.

My suspicion is that they will continue to hold on to him as leverage against the Government, so that the more political pressure mounts on the NDC for failing to bring him, the more they can use him as a bargaining chip to get even more from us.

But two can play that game! ‘Eneke the bird says that since men have learned to shoot without missing, he has learned to fly without perching’.

They need to cast their mind back to what the PNDC did to them on the Soussoudis-Sharon Scranage affair.

Someone tag Mahama and his Ministers for me.

Shalom!”

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“I am looking for a fair judgment; I’m not looking for sympathy anywhere” – Wontumi

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“I am looking for a fair judgment; I’m not looking for sympathy anywhere” – Wontumi

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has broken his silence about the ongoing Samreboi case and the decision by his legal counsel, Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi, to withdraw from the matter.

According to Chairman Wontumi, he is looking for a fair judgment and not looking for sympathy anywhere.

He further praised Lawyer Appiah-Kubi for his dedication and efforts throughout the case, adding that Lawyer Atta Akyea has been appointed to take over as his legal counsel in the case.

Speaking in an interview with Asaasepa Radio, Chairman Wontumi stated, “Andy Appiah-Kubi is a very good lawyer; I did not know much about the law, but having been with him, I have learned a lot from things happening in the courtroom. I only have praise for him for all that he has done”.

We are bringing Atta-Akyea; for me, what I am looking for is a fair judgment, a fair hearing and a fair system; I’m not looking for sympathy anywhere. So I brought Atta Akyea for him to ensure there is fairness”

Meanwhile, the Accra High Court has thrown out an application by lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi seeking leave to withdraw his legal representation in the ongoing criminal case involving Akonta Mining Company Limited and Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

Reports suggest the court upheld a preliminary objection filed by the Attorney-General, ruling that the application was incompetent and had no legal requirement for counsel to seek the court’s permission before withdrawing legal services.

According to the Attorney-General, the motion raised no issues warranting judicial determination and should therefore not be entertained.

The court, in its ruling, sustained the State’s objection and struck out the application.

 It further directed that the filing of closing addresses by parties in the matter remains optional.

The Accra High Court subsequently extended the deadline for the submission of any closing addresses to June 23, 2026, with the case adjourned to July 3, 2026, for judgment.

The development follows Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi, who filed a motion to withdraw from his client’s Samreboi illegal mining case.

In related news, Samuel Atta Akyea, the new counsel for  Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chairman Wontumi, has explained the decision to represent his new client.

Atta Akyea highlighted that he decided to ensure that Wontumi was not left without legal representation at a critical stage of his criminal case.

According to Atta Akyea, the case is highly sensitive and adding that allowing an accused person to face proceedings without counsel would not serve the interests of justice.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Monday, June 15, Atta Akyea explained, “I think that this case is very sensitive. For him not to have legal representation at this stage will not sit well with the criminal justice delivery system”.

“Andy had indicated to my latest client that he wanted to exit the case, so he was not fired. It was his voluntary announcement to Wontumi that, for some considerations, he did not see himself continuing with the case,” Atta Akyea explained.

“It is too sensitive a stage for him to be abandoned, and I can say that was one of the considerations that made me elect to help him,” he said.

Atta Akyea also added that defence lawyers are expected to marshal the evidence and present written submissions aimed at proving that the prosecution has failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

“The strength of the written submission, if it is based on evidence and law, can be good enough to secure an acquittal. Most lawyers will agree with me that that is how it works,” he stated.

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“Don’t let Wontumi go to prison” – Paul Yandoh begs Mahama on his knees on live TV

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“Don’t let Wontumi go to prison” – Paul Yandoh begs Mahama on his knees on live TV

 The Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Yandoh, has begged President John Mahama on his knees on live TV not to allow Chairman Wontumi to go to prison.

In a live show on Prime Rakon, Paul Yandoh made a passionate appeal to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in the ongoing prosecutions against Wontumi.

Speaking in an interview on June 15, 2026, Paul Yandoh went on his knees and begged President Mahama, saying, “We know that there were excesses in some of the cases, and if you don’t come in, it would only end with… We are on our knees, begging; please intervene in this matter.

“Don’t let Wontumi go to prison; I’m on my knees begging, Mr President. We know you are a father for all; please don’t let Wontumi go, don’t let him go (to prison). We are on our knees begging”.

He added, “Please intervene so that Wontumi would not go to prison. We know that if you speak, the matter will come to an end. Mr President, have mercy on Wontumi.”

Earlier, Paul Yandoh disclosed that Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, would be the first national chairman of the NPP to be elected while in prison.

The NPP man, listening to the conversations surrounding Wontumi’s ongoing trial, he beileves the NPP Ashanti Regional chairman would be jailed.

According to Paul Yandoh, even if Wontumi is jailed, they will still vote for him as the NPP’s national chairman.

He further claimed that the NDC government will have no option but to release Wontumi after he is voted as the NPP chairman.

Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on June 12, 2026, Paul Yandoh stated, “When you listen to lawyer Appiah-Kubi, he says if the court follows the law and not public opinion, Wontumi will not be guilty of any crime. So, if a lawyer says this, is it not prison that you are going to?

“That would mean Wontumi will be the first national chairman to be elected while in prison. And the NDC government will have no option but to release him. We will vote for him, and we will vote for him even in prison,” Yandoh emphasised.

Meanwhile, Samuel Atta Akyea, the new counsel for Chairman Wontumi, has explained the decision to represent his new client.

Atta Akyea highlighted that he decided to ensure that Wontumi was not left without legal representation at a critical stage of his criminal case.

According to Atta Akyea, the case is highly sensitive and adding that allowing an accused person to face proceedings without counsel would not serve the interests of justice.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Monday, June 15, Atta Akyea explained, “I think that this case is very sensitive. For him not to have legal representation at this stage will not sit well with the criminal justice delivery system”.

“Andy had indicated to my latest client that he wanted to exit the case, so he was not fired. It was his voluntary announcement to Wontumi that, for some considerations, he did not see himself continuing with the case,” Atta Akyea explained.

“It is too sensitive a stage for him to be abandoned, and I can say that was one of the considerations that made me elect to help him,” he said.

Atta Akyea also added that defence lawyers are expected to marshal the evidence and present written submissions aimed at proving that the prosecution has failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

“The strength of the written submission, if it is based on evidence and law, can be good enough to secure an acquittal. Most lawyers will agree with me that that is how it works,” he stated.

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‘I am not too big to apologise to President Mahama’ – Wontumi

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‘I am not too big to apologise to President Mahama’ – Wontumi

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has said he is not too big to apologise to President John Dramani Mahama.

According to Chairman Wontumi, if offered an opportunity to apologise to President John Dramani Mahama for any wrong he has done to him and his family, he will apologise.

Speaking in an interview with Asaasepa Radio, when asked if he would apologise to President Mahama when given the opportunity, Wontumi stated, “I am not bigger than any advice or apology. We apologise to our children when we offend them; how much more the first gentleman of the land? I am not bigger than an apology”.

Meanwhile, the Accra High Court has thrown out an application by lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi seeking leave to withdraw his legal representation in the ongoing criminal case involving Akonta Mining Company Limited and Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

Reports suggest the court upheld a preliminary objection filed by the Attorney-General, ruling that the application was incompetent and had no legal requirement for counsel to seek the court’s permission before withdrawing legal services.

According to the Attorney-General, the motion raised no issues warranting judicial determination and should therefore not be entertained.

The court, in its ruling, sustained the State’s objection and struck out the application.

 It further directed that the filing of closing addresses by parties in the matter remains optional.

The Accra High Court subsequently extended the deadline for the submission of any closing addresses to June 23, 2026, with the case adjourned to July 3, 2026, for judgment.

Also, Chairman Wontumi has explained his decision to appoint lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea as his new Lead Defence Counsel.

According to Wontumi, the decision to appoint a new counsel was taken after careful consultation and in the exercise of his constitutional right to legal representation by counsel of his own choosing.

In a statement making rounds on social media, Wontumi stated, “I, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), wish to respectfully inform the Court, the parties, and the general public that I have decided to appoint Hon. Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea as my new Lead Defence Counsel in the ongoing criminal proceedings against me.

This decision has been taken after careful consultation and in the exercise of my constitutional right to legal representation by counsel of my own choosing. It is intended to ensure that my defence is presented fully, effectively, and in accordance with the law.

I express my sincere appreciation to my previous legal team for their services and commitment throughout these proceedings. My decision should not be construed as a reflection on their competence or dedication but rather as an exercise of my legal right to determine the composition of my defence team.

The charges before the Court are serious, and I remain firmly committed to defending myself through the due process of law. As with every accused person, I am entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a competent court of law, and the burden rests on the prosecution to establish every element of the offences charged beyond reasonable doubt.

Accordingly, my newly appointed counsel will take the necessary lawful steps to assume responsibility for my defence, review the record of proceedings, and make all submissions and applications that may be necessary to safeguard my constitutional right to a fair hearing.

I have full confidence that the judicial process will be guided by the Constitution, the laws of Ghana, and the principles of justice and fairness.

I therefore respectfully request that all parties and the public allow the legal process to proceed without speculation or prejudice while my defence is conducted in accordance with the law”.

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GES interdicts Bole SHS teacher over viral sexual misconduct video

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GES interdicts Bole SHS teacher over viral sexual misconduct video

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted a teacher at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing sexual misconduct involving the teacher and a student.

According to the GES, management has initiated investigations into the matter pending the outcome of the investigations.

The GES statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, the Head of Public Relations, read, “Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has become aware of a disturbing video of an alleged sexual misconduct circulating on social media involving a teacher and a student of Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region.

Management has initiated investigations into the matter. Pending the outcome of the investigations, Management directs that the teacher be interdicted in accordance with GES rules and regulations.

Management strongly condemns all forms of amorous relationships between teachers and students. The Service reiterates its zero-tolerance towards sexual misconduct and cautions all staff to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and conduct at all times,

Management remains committed to ensuring the safety, protection, and well-being of all students within the educational system. Appropriate disciplinary and legal action will be taker against any individual found culpable

The public is assured that the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness. Further updates, where necessary, might be provided as investigations progress”.

The statement follows a viral video of a science teacher at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region who was reportedly caught on video engaging in sexual activity with a final-year student in a school.

Reports suggest that the Bole SHS teacher was captured in a viral video engaging in sexual activity with a final-year student in a school science lab.

The news shared by JonnaxMedia on X read, “Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region has launched a full investigation following the circulation of a leaked video allegedly showing a science teacher and a final-year student involved in inappropriate conduct within a science laboratory.

The incident has triggered widespread concern among parents, students, and the public, with calls for swift disciplinary action.

School authorities say they are treating the matter with urgency while working with relevant agencies to establish the facts and ensure accountability in accordance with educational and professional standards as investigations continue in the school system”.

In related news, Akwasi Opoku, the Senior Housemaster of Nkenkaasu Senior High School, has been suspended following an alleged sexual misconduct with three female students.

The Senior Housemaster was suspended by the management of the school following allegations.

On Monday, February 23, 2026, the school, in a statement issued, stressed that the decision was taken after a review of his conduct in the matter.

Akwasi Opoku has been ordered to step aside from his role as Senior Housemaster pending further investigations and consultations.

“Management has reviewed your conduct in a matter involving yourself and three female students. Your behaviour in this case is considered unprofessional and has brought the name of the school and the Ghana Education Service into disrepute,” the statement said.

“You are therefore to step aside as the Senior Housemaster of the school pending further investigation and consultations. You are to hand over to the Assistant Headmaster (Domestic) immediately without fail,” the statement added.

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Bole SHS teacher caught on tape ‘chopping’ female student

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Bole SHS teacher caught on tape ‘chopping’ female student

 A science teacher at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region has reportedly been caught on video engaging in sexual activity with a final-year student in a school.

Reports suggest that the Bole SHS teacher was captured in a viral video engaging in sexual activity with a final-year student in a school science lab.

The news shared by JonnaxMedia on X read, “Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region has launched a full investigation following the circulation of a leaked video allegedly showing a science teacher and a final-year student involved in inappropriate conduct within a science laboratory.

The incident has triggered widespread concern among parents, students, and the public, with calls for swift disciplinary action.

School authorities say they are treating the matter with urgency while working with relevant agencies to establish the facts and ensure accountability in accordance with educational and professional standards as investigations continue in the school system”.

In related news, Akwasi Opoku, the Senior Housemaster of Nkenkaasu Senior High School, has been suspended following an alleged sexual misconduct with three female students.

The Senior Housemaster was suspended by the management of the school following allegations.

On Monday, February 23, 2026, the school, in a statement issued, stressed that the decision was taken after a review of his conduct in the matter.

Akwasi Opoku has been ordered to step aside from his role as Senior Housemaster pending further investigations and consultations.

“Management has reviewed your conduct in a matter involving yourself and three female students. Your behaviour in this case is considered unprofessional and has brought the name of the school and the Ghana Education Service into disrepute,” the statement said.

“You are therefore to step aside as the Senior Housemaster of the school pending further investigation and consultations. You are to hand over to the Assistant Headmaster (Domestic) immediately without fail,” the statement added.

Also, some months ago, the headmaster of Dzodze Penyi Senior High School, Joshua Vidzro, has been ordered to step aside by the Ghana Education Service over allegations of sexual misconduct involving students.

According to a statement released by the GES, Joshua Vidzro has been ordered to step aside from his duties with immediate effect.

The GES highlighted that the development comes following allegations of the Headmaster’s involvement in sexual misconduct with some female students of Dzodze-Penyi SHS.

The GES directive issued on December 6, 2025, read, “Under instructions from the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, you are hereby directed by the Management of the Regional Directorate of Education to step aside from your position as the Headmaster of Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School with immediate effect.

This directive arises consequent upon your alleged involvement in sexual misconduct with some female students of Dzodze-Penyi SHS, which allegations require urgent investigation into. The temporary cessation of your official duties is deemed necessary in order to guarantee the integrity of the investigative process and to preclude any real or perceived interference therewith”.

The statement added, “Accordingly, you are hereby instructed to forthwith, formally hand over all official duties, responsibilities, records, and any property of the Dzodze-Penyi SHS presently under your custody to the Municipal Director of Education for Ketu North.

You are also to vacate the premises of the school from Monday, 8th December 2025, after handing over. Nonetheless, you shall remain available at all material times to assist the competent authorities in the conduct of the investigation and refrain from any form of direct or indirect contact with the female students concerned and any potential witnesses”.

The GES further revealed, “For the avoidance of doubt, this directive does not constitute a determination or presumption of guilt on your part, but is an administrative measure issued in furtherance of due process and institutional accountability.

The Municipal Director of Education for Ketu North is hereby directed to take charge of the administration and management of the School until further notice”.

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Fresh trouble for RNAQ as he has been sued for fraud

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Fresh trouble for RNAQ as he has been sued for fraud

Ghanaian businessman and self-acclaimed billionaire Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ) has been hit with fresh legal trouble after he was sued for fraud by his ex-wife, Mrs Joana Quaye.

Reports suggest that Mrs Joana Quaye, the ex-wife of Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ), has filed a new writ in court over her 10 per cent shares in Bills Microfinance.

According to the information gathered, Mrs Joana Quaye’s 10 per cent shares have been fraudulently given to someone else without her knowledge or consent.

Speaking in a viral TikTok video, TikToker identified as Wilberforce on his show ‘thebriefwithwiberforce’ stated, “A fresh case in respect to Joana versus RNAQ and Bills Microfinance, whoever took those shares from Joana, the 10 per cent shares that Joana originally had in the company. Joana never transferred those shares, and shares are private property, so you cannot give away a person’s shares without their consent.

That is what the new case is about. The case is about the fact that evidence from the Registrar of Companies shows that Joana had 10 per cent shares at the onset. It was only in 2024, under cross-examination, that even Joana herself realised that her shares had been given away without her consent in the middle of the trial”.

He further narrated, “She is sitting in court, and she is amazed that the 10 per cent stake in the company has been given away without her knowledge, and the signature does not even resemble her signature, but it has been given away as if she gave them away.

The lawyers in the new writ aside are asking for the 10 per cent they are seeking damages for fraud. Fraud is both criminal and civil. Lawyers for Joana are at liberty to pursue the civil angle, and that is happening right now. Her shares were watered down, and the 10 per cent was given to somebody. This is a very serious case”.

The TikToker also refuted claims made by RNAQ over Joana’s Directorships, saying, “RNAQ states that Joana was removed as director because the Bank of Ghana came with a directive that you have to have a first degree, without which you cannot be a director of a company. That is false. The Lawyers for Joana are also saying the same exact thing that there is no written law, policies or directive anywhere at the time that said Joana at the time did not have a first degree, so she cannot be a director of the company, she was removed without any just cause, and her shares were transformed without her consent”.

In related news, Mrs. Joana Quaye, the ex-wife of Ghanaian businessman and self-acclaimed billionaire Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ), has filed an application for injunction at the Divorce and Matrimonial Division of the High Court in Accra seeking to restrain him from selling, transferring, disposing of or in any way alienating shares in a long list of companies, luxury vehicles, and expensive properties until an appeal over their divorce settlement is finally determined. 

The embattled ex-wife of RNAQ is asking the court to temporarily ‘freeze’ the disputed assets and shares owned by the couple in various companies acquired during the course of the marriage  in order to prevent the businessman from disposing of them before the Court of Appeal decides whether she is entitled to a larger share of the wealth acquired during their marriage.

Contribution to formation of business

In an explosive affidavit in support of an application filed on her behalf by Dame & Partners, her new lawyers, Joana Quaye narrates a relationship stretching back to 2002 when both parties had just completed secondary school, eventually culminating in marriage in 2010. She claims she sacrificed her education, worked multiple jobs, and financially supported Richard Nii Armah Quaye’s studies and early entrepreneurial ambitions including funding that  contributed to the birth of Quick Credit Company Limited, now Bills Micro-Credit. Relying on documents she had earlier tendered at the trial as exhibits, Joana Quaye indicated that in anticipation of their marriage, she opened a joint account with RNAQ at SG-SSB Ltd and subsequently, jointly invested the funds from that account in an investment transaction operated by Data Bank Ltd. This investment matured and was redeemed by the couple in 2008 and was given to RNAQ who utilised it to fund his travel to the United Kingdom in 2008 to pursue further education in Accounting.

According to Joana Quaye, when RNAQ returned from the UK the following year in 2009, he was unemployed. They started exploring means of setting up a business for him. She closed her personal bank account by withdrawing all her savings and they used same as seed money to start a micro-finance enterprise in 2010 – the same year in which they got married – which the couple named Quick Credit, within six months after the Respondent had returned from the UK. Joana Quaye

History of ownership of shares in companies

Joana Quaye further stated that a year after they had gotten married, in 2011, they jointly set up a company called Quick Micro Credit and Investment Limited (unilaterally renamed Bills Micro Credit by RNAQ subsequently). Together with RNAQ, she was an original shareholder in Quick Micro Credit and Investment Limited. She was also, together with RNAQ, the only two directors of the company. According to Joana Quaye, without her knowledge or consent, RNAQ altered the records of the company by removing Joana Quaye as both director and shareholder of the company around 2021. Mrs. Quaye alleges that RNAQ admitted this under cross-examination in the course of the trial of the divorce case. In her view, therefore, the “conclusions of the learned judge were arbitrary, discriminatory and a complete departure from the principles governing the equitable distribution of marital property upon the dissolution of marriage”. According to her, all assets acquired in the subsistence of marriage, including shares in companies, are martial property liable to be “distributed equitably, irrespective of whether there was an agreement between the parties or not.” 

The application lists an eye-popping catalogue of disputed assets, including shareholding interests in Quick Credit, Quick Angels, Waterfall Engineering, Tigon Entertainment, Ridge Medical Centre, CEQA Foods, and several other companies. Also named are luxury homes at Trasacco Estates, East Legon, Dansoman, and Mamprobi, alongside a fleet of high-end vehicles including a Rolls Royce Phantom, Bentley Coupe, Mercedes Benz G-Wagon, Range Rover Vogue, Range Rover Velar, and Lexus 4×4.  Joana Quaye argues that these assets were acquired during the subsistence of the marriage and therefore ought to be equitably distributed. She seeks to restrain RNAQ from disposing or transferring them before the final determination of her appeal.

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‘It is too sensitive a stage for Wontumi to be abandoned’ – Atta Akyea

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‘It is too sensitive a stage for Wontumi to be abandoned’ – Atta Akyea

Samuel Atta Akyea, the new counsel for  Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has explained the decision to represent his new client.

Atta Akyea highlighted that he decided to ensure that Wontumi was not left without legal representation at a critical stage of his criminal case.

According to Atta Akyea, the case is highly sensitive and adding that allowing an accused person to face proceedings without counsel would not serve the interests of justice.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Monday, June 15, Atta Akyea explained, “I think that this case is very sensitive. For him not to have legal representation at this stage will not sit well with the criminal justice delivery system”.

“Andy had indicated to my latest client that he wanted to exit the case, so he was not fired. It was his voluntary announcement to Wontumi that, for some considerations, he did not see himself continuing with the case,” Atta Akyea explained.

“It is too sensitive a stage for him to be abandoned, and I can say that was one of the considerations that made me elect to help him,” he said.

Atta Akyea also added that defence lawyers are expected to marshal the evidence and present written submissions aimed at proving that the prosecution has failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

“The strength of the written submission, if it is based on evidence and law, can be good enough to secure an acquittal. Most lawyers will agree with me that that is how it works,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Chairman Wontumi has also explained his decision to appoint lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea as his new Lead Defence Counsel.

According to Wontumi, the decision to appoint a new counsel was taken after careful consultation and in the exercise of his constitutional right to legal representation by counsel of his own choosing.

In a statement making rounds on social media, Wontumi stated, “I, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), wish to respectfully inform the Court, the parties, and the general public that I have decided to appoint Hon. Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea as my new Lead Defence Counsel in the ongoing criminal proceedings against me.

This decision has been taken after careful consultation and in the exercise of my constitutional right to legal representation by counsel of my own choosing. It is intended to ensure that my defence is presented fully, effectively, and in accordance with the law.

I express my sincere appreciation to my previous legal team for their services and commitment throughout these proceedings. My decision should not be construed as a reflection on their competence or dedication but rather as an exercise of my legal right to determine the composition of my defence team.

The charges before the Court are serious, and I remain firmly committed to defending myself through the due process of law. As with every accused person, I am entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a competent court of law, and the burden rests on the prosecution to establish every element of the offences charged beyond reasonable doubt.

Accordingly, my newly appointed counsel will take the necessary lawful steps to assume responsibility for my defence, review the record of proceedings, and make all submissions and applications that may be necessary to safeguard my constitutional right to a fair hearing.

I have full confidence that the judicial process will be guided by the Constitution, the laws of Ghana, and the principles of justice and fairness.

I therefore respectfully request that all parties and the public allow the legal process to proceed without speculation or prejudice while my defence is conducted in accordance with the law”.

Sophia Akuffo’s resignation has nothing to do with Torkonoo’s removal – Kwakye Ofosu

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Sophia Akuffo’s resignation has nothing to do with Torkonoo’s removal – Kwakye Ofosu

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of Government Communications, has refuted claims that the former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, resigned from the Council of State in protest over the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

According to Kwakye Ofosu, such allegations are speculative and not supported by any official communication from Sophia Akuffo.

He highlighted that the former Chief Justice, who is well noted for being outspoken and highly principled, would have boldly stated if the removal of Gertrude Torkornoo was the reason for her resignation.

Addressing the media during a Government Accountability Series held in Accra on Monday, June 15, Kwakye Ofosu stated, “The former Chief Justice is known for being outspoken and highly principled. When she disagreed with the DDEP, she went on a public manifestation and demonstrated. If she had resigned as a result of Torkornoo’s removal, she would have stated, or she would have found some means to let you know.

“And so it is most unfair to ascribe motives to her when she has not communicated same. Government, as a matter of record, has not received any communication from her in respect of that. She didn’t say that in her letter of resignation.”

Also, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has announced that President John Mahama has accepted Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo’s resignation from the Council of State.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Sophia Akuffo has officially ceased to be a member of the Council of State.

Addressing journalists on Monday, June 15, Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed that the resignation process had been concluded and that steps were underway to appoint a replacement.

He revealed that Sophia Akuffo did not provide reasons for her decision to resign.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, addressing the media, stated, “I can confirm that indeed, Justice Sophia A.B. Akuffo has resigned from her position as a member of the Council of State. She submitted a letter in September 2025 to the President indicating her desire to resign. She did not disclose the reason for wanting to resign”.

“When the President received the letter, he was required then to indicate his acceptance of her resignation. But at the behest of the Council of State, he had to hold on because they said they wanted to engage Justice Sophia Akuffo to see if there was some grievance that she had that was informing the resignation and whether or not there was a way that it could be addressed,” he explained.

“But they went back and said that they had engaged and, as far as they were concerned, the resignation could be accepted. So, the President has formally accepted her resignation, and she is no longer a member of the Council of State,” he added.

He further disclosed, “The law is clear on what processes to undertake to replace her, and that is going on as we speak. So, in due course, a replacement will be announced for Justice Sophia Akuffo,” he said.

The development comes after the former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo resigned from her role as a member of Ghana’s Council of State.

According to reports, Sophia Akuffo stopped attending Council meetings following the decision relating to the removal process involving former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

Reports suggest she later submitted her resignation towards the end of 2025.

Although the circumstances surrounding her resignation remain unclear, it has been linked to the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

Dr Bossman Asare resigned of his own volition – Kwakye Ofosu

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Dr Bossman Asare resigned of his own volition – Kwakye Ofosu

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Spokesperson, has disclosed that Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr Bossman Asare, resigned of his own volition.

Kwaky Ofosu argued that the resignation was entirely voluntary and was carried out in accordance with established procedures.

According to Kwakye Ofosu, Dr Bossman’s resignation was not influenced by political pressure.

Speaking on Citi FM on June 15, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu stated, “First of all, there is no basis for giving any assurance because nothing of that sort has happened. The process for removing a member of the Commission is clearly spelt out by law.

“Dr Bossman Asare himself, of his own volition, wrote to the President indicating his desire to leave at the appointed date, and that is what happened,” he stated.

It will be recalled that Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Spokesperson, earlier disclosed that Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr Bossman Asare, has resigned.

According to Kwakye Ofosu, effective July 31, 2026, Dr Bossman Asare would no longer be the Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission.

The Government Spokesperson made the announcement when he addressed the Government Accountability Series on Monday, June 15.

FeiIX Kwakye Ofosu further disclosed that Bossman Asare, in his resignation letter, stated that he is stepping down to return to academia and continue his work at the University of Ghana.

He also disclosed that EC’s Deputy Chairperson in charge of Operations, Samuel Tettey, has retired from his position.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the process to replace the two officials has already begun with nominees forwarded to the Council of State for consideration.

He further disclosed that once the Council of State completes its review, an official announcement will be made.

Also, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Communications Minister, revealed that the Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, found no prima facie determination on petitions against the Electoral Commissioner, Jean Mensa, her deputies, and the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng.

It will be recalled that President Mahama referred seven petitions calling for the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa and her Deputies and Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, to the Chief Justice for a determination on November 25, 2025.

The referral was made in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 15 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), to ascertain whether the petitions disclosed a prima facie case.

However, a statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, read, “Following the receipt of seven (7) petitions from various individuals and groups for the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and her Deputies, and three (3) petitions for the removal of the Special Prosecutor, President John Dramani Mahama, in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 15 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), referred same to His Lordship, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Chief Justice, on 25 November 2025, to determine whether the petitions disclosed a prima facie case.

By a letter dated 26 January 2026, the Chief Justice informed His Excellency the President that no prima facie case had been established by the petitions to warrant any further investigations for the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Deputy Commissioners and the Special Prosecutor.”This determination means no committee will be formed, and no further proceedings for removal will take place based on those petitions”.

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Ghana Police arrest suspect in the murder of UCC student

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Ghana Police arrest suspect in the murder of UCC student

The Ghana Police have announced the arrest of a suspect in the murder of a University of Cape Coast (UCC) student, Innocentia Atsufui Avinu.

According to the Police, the suspect, Michael Mensah, was arrested on June 15, 2026 by the IGP’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team in Cape Coast.

In a statement issued by the Ghana Police Service on social media on June 16, 2026 read, “POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR THE MURDER OF  UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST STUDENT.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested suspect Michael Mensah, aged 39, for the murder of Innocentia Atsufui Avinu.

The suspect was arrested by the IGP’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team on 15th June 2026 at about 1915 hours at the Pedu Lorry Station, Cape Coast, following sustained intelligence-led operations.

Preliminary investigation has revealed that on 11th June 2026, at about 1848 hours, the suspect, who claims to be a teacher by profession but also works as a driver, picked the deceased from Ayensu Plaza within the University of Cape Coast (UCC) hostel enclave and took her to Hutchland Beach, where she was last seen.

Investigations continue, and any further development will be duly communicated”.

Meanwhile, a video has surfaced of a traditional leader in Dzodze in the Volta Region who disclosed that she is the sister of the mother of University of Cape Coast (UCC) student, Innocentia Avinu, who was tragically killed, invoking curses.

In a viral video, the traditional leader in Dzodze, Volta Region, home of Innocentia, invoked curses on those responsible for her death, calling for justice and accountability.

According to her, it is not every child that one can kill and go scot-free, calling on the ancestral spirits and river gods as she holds a Schnapp.

Speaking in the viral video, a family member of the late UCC student stated, “I am deeply pained to learn that someone killed Innocentia. She is my elder sister’s daughter. The pain the parents have endured to raise their child to that level is unbearable.

So, I want everyone to know that it is not anybody at all that you can kill and go scot-free”.

“Even if the child has made mistakes and followed a man for this to happen, it is not right. Every lady follows men, and every man is a womanizer. She was not a child. So, with pain, I have invoked my ancestors and the river we live by,” she said in the viral video.

Background

Innocentia Avinu, a  20-year-old student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), who was reported missing, was found dead on a beach.

Reports suggest the level 200 UCC student was last seen on June 11, 2026, at the Ayensu Plaza Hostel on the UCC campus when she informed friends that she was leaving campus to meet an acquaintance outside the university community.

According to the information gathered, her family launched a search and appealed to the public for assistance; however, her dead body was discovered on June 12, 2026, at Hatchland Beach Resort, near the University of Cape Coast.

 Eric-Sylvera Kwadzogah Avorgbedor, a cousin of the deceased, has since confirmed her death in an interview, revealing that the cause of death remains unknown.

“The cause of death is unknown for now. I think there is going to be an autopsy on Monday, so until then, we do not actually know what caused her death. Her body was found at Hatchland Beach,” he said.

Authorities have not yet disclosed full details of the condition of the body. Police say they are treating the case as a serious incident and have begun efforts to establish what led to her death.

Reports suggest the police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of her death.

Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie of the Police Public Affairs Unit in the Central Region stated, “The Dean of Students was informed and together with the police and family members, they proceeded to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital mortuary, where the body was shown to the family and confirmed as that of Innocentia Avinu.

“The body was carefully inspected in the presence of the family members, and there were no physical marks on the body. The regional crime scene team visited the scene and processed it. Meanwhile, the body awaits an autopsy. The case is still under investigation,” Inspector Ettie stated.

Meanwhile, the family of the late Innocentia Atsufui Avinu has refuted reports that their daughter’s body parts were harvested.

On June 14, 2026, in a statement, they described the reports as completely false, fabricated, and deeply painful to the family.

Parts of the statement read, “The family strongly condemns and categorically denies malicious reports circulated by certain online platforms and bloggers claiming that our daughter’s body parts were harvested.

These claims are completely false, fabricated, and deeply painful to the family. We urge the general public to disregard them entirely”, it stated.

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Thomas Partey to appear in court today over his Canada visa brouhaha

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Thomas Partey to appear in court today over his Canada visa brouhaha

Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey is expected in court today for a hearing on his entry into Canada for Ghana’s first game against Panama.

According to reports, Thomas Partey will appear at a federal court this morning (1 pm GMT).

The Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, has confirmed the news of the court hearing scheduled for 16th June 2026.

The Sports Minister revealed they are asking the court to direct the authorities to allow him into Canada for at least a certain number of days.

Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight, Kofi Adams stated, “There is a court hearing scheduled for 16th June 2026. We are asking the court to direct the authorities to allow him into Canada for at least a certain number of days”.

Also, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed that Ghana has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure a Canadian visa for Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey.

Speaking to journalists in Accra on Monday, June 15, Ablakwa stated, “We are using all diplomatic channels available to us and remain hopeful that this matter can be resolved before Ghana’s opening game”.

The brouhaha follows Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) refused Partey a Temporary Resident Visa, a decision that prompted a formal diplomatic protest from Ghana.

Reports suggest the Canadian authorities based the refusal on ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom, where Partey faces multiple rape charges.

In related news, Thomas Partey, the Ghanaian and Villarreal midfielder, pleaded not guilty to two further rape charges on Monday, April 13, 2026.

At the Southwark Crown Court in London, Partey entered not guilty pleas to the latest charges.

Jenny Wiltshire Thomas Partey’s lawyer maintained his innocence, stating, “Thomas Partey continues to deny all charges against him. He has cooperated with the police throughout. Given there are ongoing legal proceedings, there will be no further comment.”

Sky Sports News shared the news, stating, “Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two further rape charges. The former Arsenal midfielder, who now plays for Villarreal, has already denied five charges of rape and on charged on sexual assault. The allegation against him now totals eight in number. The afternoon hearing took place at the Southwark Crown Court in London, where a trial is scheduled to begin in November. There is a chance it may be delayed until the new year.

Thomas Partey was released on bail and denies all charges against him.  

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Sadia Sanusi departed peacefully – Family reveals 

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Sadia Sanusi departed peacefully – Family reveals 

The family of Sadia Sanusi, founder and creative director of the Sadia Sanusi fashion brand, has confirmed the passing of their beloved daughter.

According to Sadia Sanusi’s family, she died peacefully on Sunday, 14 June 2026.

The family and team say the brand will continue operations with all ongoing projects.

They, however, disclosed that an update on the Kente Masterclass scheduled for 22 June 2026 will be shared soon.

The family statement read, “It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Founder and Creative Director, Sadia Sanusi, who departed peacefully on Sunday, 14th June 2026

Sadia was not only a visionary designer, she was a woman of purpose, creativity and grace whose influence reached far beyond the fashion industry. Her passing is an immeasurable loss to her family, friends, colleagues, clients, and the wider creative community. During this difficult time, we respectfully ask the public, media, and well-wishers to honour the family’s privacy and allow them space to mourn.

We also wish to reassure our cherished clients, partners, and stakeholders that the Sadia Sanusi brand remains fully operational. Guided by the vision and standards Sadia established, our dedicated team continues to manage all ongoing operations and client engagements. Garments currently in production will be completed and delivered as scheduled, and all previously arranged consultations, fitings and appointments will proceed as planned under the management team’s supervision.

We understand that many members of the creative community have questions regarding the Kente Artistry Masterclass scheduled for 22nd June 2026. An official communication on the way forward will be issued shortly. We kindly ask registered participants, partners, speakers, and sponsors for their patience while the team reviews the necessary arrangements.

Sadia built a community founded on excellence, authenticity, and empowerment. We are committed to honouring her memory by preserving these values and ensuring the work she so passionately began continues to thrive. Details on memorial arrangements and opportunities to celebrate her life will be shared by the family at the appropriate time.

We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of prayers, love, and condolences received from around the world. Your compassion has been a source of strength to the family and the entire Sadia Sanusi team”.

The family’s official statement follows news that went viral of the death of the Ghanaian fashion designer Sadia Sanusi.

According to reports, Sadia Sanusi passed away just two days before her much-anticipated Kente Artistry Masterclass.

The late Sadia Sanusi is well known for elevating traditional Kente cloth into modern couture, especially bridal and bespoke designs.

The Ghanaian fashion designer, according to reports, started her tailoring business at age 19 in 2012 after she was a second runner-up in the Miss Malaika Ghana pageant.

Her death comes just two days before her scheduled Kente Artistry Masterclass, June 22-26, 2026, which was set to bring together fashion enthusiasts and creatives to explore kente craftsmanship and styling.

Details surrounding her passing remain undisclosed, with the family expected to release further information and funeral arrangements in due course.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the tragic development stated, “The rate at which young people are dying these days is very troubling. We need to take care of our health and our life choices”.

One X user added, “Oh hmmm… she will be having her own master’s class next week Monday oo, and she is gone like that hmm”.

“How does a young lady hustle through and become one of the finest in the country, just sleep and not wake up. How????? Rest in peace, Sadia Sanussi”, a netizen added.

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“My decision should not be construed” – Wontumi speaks on decision to appoint Atta Akyea as new counsel

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“My decision should not be construed” – Wontumi speaks on decision to appoint Atta Akyea as new counsel

Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has explained his decision to appoint lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea as his new Lead Defence Counsel.

According to Wontumi, the decision to appoint a new counsel was taken after careful consultation and in the exercise of his constitutional right to legal representation by counsel of his own choosing.

In a statement making rounds on social media, Wontumi stated, “I, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), wish to respectfully inform the Court, the parties, and the general public that I have decided to appoint Hon. Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea as my new Lead Defence Counsel in the ongoing criminal proceedings against me.

This decision has been taken after careful consultation and in the exercise of my constitutional right to legal representation by counsel of my own choosing. It is intended to ensure that my defence is presented fully, effectively, and in accordance with the law.

I express my sincere appreciation to my previous legal team for their services and commitment throughout these proceedings. My decision should not be construed as a reflection on their competence or dedication but rather as an exercise of my legal right to determine the composition of my defence team.

The charges before the Court are serious, and I remain firmly committed to defending myself through the due process of law. As with every accused person, I am entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a competent court of law, and the burden rests on the prosecution to establish every element of the offences charged beyond reasonable doubt.

Accordingly, my newly appointed counsel will take the necessary lawful steps to assume responsibility for my defence, review the record of proceedings, and make all submissions and applications that may be necessary to safeguard my constitutional right to a fair hearing.

I have full confidence that the judicial process will be guided by the Constitution, the laws of Ghana, and the principles of justice and fairness.

I therefore respectfully request that all parties and the public allow the legal process to proceed without speculation or prejudice while my defence is conducted in accordance with the law”.

Meanwhile, the Accra High Court has thrown out an application by lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi seeking leave to withdraw his legal representation in the ongoing criminal case involving Akonta Mining Company Limited and Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

Reports suggest the court upheld a preliminary objection filed by the Attorney-General, ruling that the application was incompetent and had no legal requirement for counsel to seek the court’s permission before withdrawing legal services.

According to the Attorney-General, the motion raised no issues warranting judicial determination and should therefore not be entertained.

The court, in its ruling, sustained the State’s objection and struck out the application.

 It further directed that the filing of closing addresses by parties in the matter remains optional.

The Accra High Court subsequently extended the deadline for the submission of any closing addresses to June 23, 2026, with the case adjourned to July 3, 2026, for judgment.

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President Mahama has not increased salaries of Presidency staff – Kwakye Ofosu

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President Mahama has not increased salaries of Presidency staff – Kwakye Ofosu

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communications, has debunked allegations that President John Dramani Mahama has increased the salaries of staff at the Presidency.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the current salary remuneration structure was determined under the previous Akufo-Addo administration.

He argued that under Ghana’s Constitution, the service of Article 71 office holders is determined through a specific legal process that requires the President to establish a committee, revealing that President Mahama has not set up any committee to look at the emoluments.

Speaking at the  Government Accountability Series on Monday, June 15, 2026, Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated, “When it comes to the salaries of Article 71 holders, the law is clear that the president must set up a committee. For the avoidance of doubt, President Mahama has not set up any committee to look at the emoluments or conditions of Article 71 holders. So, the salaries of these categories of people who are working under President Mahama were determined by the NPP”.

“The law requires that when the committee finishes, the presidency must transmit the report to Parliament for subsequent approval. That was not done, so in January 2025, President Akufo-Addo submitted the recommendation to Parliament, which was approved,” he said.

“Because President Mahama has not set up such a committee, it is what we came to meet that we are taking. It is therefore illogical that the opponents turn round to say that President Mahama has increased salaries,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu added.

Meanwhile, a breakdown of President John Dramani Mahama’s political appointees at the Jubilee House in 2025 revealed that the NDC government had 124 fewer staffers at the Jubilee House in 2025 compared to the Akufo-Addo administration in 2023.

Although the Office of the President’s compensation bill was more than double, rising from ¢100 million in 2025 to ¢248 million in 2026, questions are being raised about whether a smaller Presidency has necessarily become a cheaper one to run.

In total, President Mahama’s Presidency had 233 political appointees in 2025, as compared to the publicly available data from the Akufo-Addo administration from 2023, which summed up to 357 political appointees, as data from the 2024 staffing report was not public following the change in administration.

Comparing the Akufo-Addo 2023 staff and President John Mahama’s 2025 staff revealed that the latter reduced political appointees by 124; however, reports suggest the classification may understate the number of senior-level appointees.

Although “compensation at the Office of the President amounted to ¢125 million in 2023 and rose to ¢153 million in 2024. It then fell to ¢100 million in 2025, possibly reflecting the reduction in staff numbers.

However, the 2026 budget projects compensation of GH¢248 million. That is an increase of about 148% in a single year”, reports stated.

At least 11 other political appointees have responsibilities similar to those of positions the Akufo-Addo administration classified as Senior Presidential Staffers.

“One possible explanation for the question of why staff numbers are falling but compensation is projected to rise so sharply is the fact that the 2025 compensation figures did not fully reflect the revised Article 71 salaries that were subsequently approved.

The new salary structure reportedly places MPs on about ¢60,000 per month, with ministers earning around similar levels.

Senior Presidential Staffers are generally remunerated in line with ministers, while many junior political appointees are aligned with deputy minister salary levels”.

Wontumi will be the first national chairman to be elected while in prison – NPP man

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Wontumi will be the first national chairman to be elected while in prison – NPP man

Paul Yandoh, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has disclosed that Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, would be the first national chairman of the NPP to be elected while in prison.

The NPP man, listening to the conversations surrounding Wontumi’s ongoing trial, he beileves the NPP Ashanti Regional chairman would be jailed.

According to Paul Yandoh, even if Wontumi is jailed, they will still vote for him as the NPP’s national chairman.

He further claimed that the NDC government will have no option but to release Wontumi after he is voted as the NPP chairman.

Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on June 12, 2026, Paul Yandoh stated, “When you listen to lawyer Appiah-Kubi, he says if the court follows the law and not public opinion, Wontumi will not be guilty of any crime. So, if a lawyer says this, is it not prison that you are going to?

“That would mean Wontumi will be the first national chairman to be elected while in prison. And the NDC government will have no option but to release him. We will vote for him, and we will vote for him even in prison,” Yandoh emphasised.

Meanwhile, Chairman Wontumi, has announced he has appointed lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea as his new Lead Defence Counsel.

According to Wontumi, the decision to appoint a new counsel was taken after careful consultation and in the exercise of his constitutional right to legal representation by counsel of his own choosing.

In a statement making rounds on social media, Wontumi stated, “I, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), wish to respectfully inform the Court, the parties, and the general public that I have decided to appoint Hon. Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea as my new Lead Defence Counsel in the ongoing criminal proceedings against me.

This decision has been taken after careful consultation and in the exercise of my constitutional right to legal representation by counsel of my own choosing. It is intended to ensure that my defence is presented fully, effectively, and in accordance with the law.

I express my sincere appreciation to my previous legal team for their services and commitment throughout these proceedings. My decision should not be construed as a reflection on their competence or dedication but rather as an exercise of my legal right to determine the composition of my defence team.

The charges before the Court are serious, and I remain firmly committed to defending myself through the due process of law. As with every accused person, I am entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a competent court of law, and the burden rests on the prosecution to establish every element of the offences charged beyond reasonable doubt.

Accordingly, my newly appointed counsel will take the necessary lawful steps to assume responsibility for my defence, review the record of proceedings, and make all submissions and applications that may be necessary to safeguard my constitutional right to a fair hearing.

I have full confidence that the judicial process will be guided by the Constitution, the laws of Ghana, and the principles of justice and fairness.

I therefore respectfully request that all parties and the public allow the legal process to proceed without speculation or prejudice while my defence is conducted in accordance with the law”.

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Mahama spends GHC249m on 808 staffers in a year, surpassing Akufo-Addo’s peak of GHC153m for 920 staffers

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Mahama spends GHC249m on 808 staffers in a year, surpassing Akufo-Addo’s peak of GHC153m for 920 staffers

A breakdown of President John Dramani Mahama’s political appointees at the Jubilee House in 2025 revealed that the NDC government had 124 fewer staffers at the Jubilee House in 2025 compared to the Akufo-Addo administration in 2023.

Although the Office of the President’s compensation bill was more than double, rising from ¢100 million in 2025 to ¢248 million in 2026, questions are being raised about whether a smaller Presidency has necessarily become a cheaper one to run.

In total, President Mahama’s Presidency had 233 political appointees in 2025, as compared to the publicly available data from the Akufo-Addo administration from 2023, which summed up to 357 political appointees, as data from the 2024 staffing report was not public following the change in administration.

Comparing the Akufo-Addo 2023 staff and President John Mahama’s 2025 staff revealed that the latter reduced political appointees by 124; however, reports suggest the classification may understate the number of senior-level appointees.

Although “compensation at the Office of the President amounted to ¢125 million in 2023 and rose to ¢153 million in 2024. It then fell to ¢100 million in 2025, possibly reflecting the reduction in staff numbers.

However, the 2026 budget projects compensation of GH¢248 million. That is an increase of about 148% in a single year”, reports stated.

At least 11 other political appointees have responsibilities similar to those of positions the Akufo-Addo administration classified as Senior Presidential Staffers.

“One possible explanation for the question of why staff numbers are falling but compensation is projected to rise so sharply is the fact that the 2025 compensation figures did not fully reflect the revised Article 71 salaries that were subsequently approved.

The new salary structure reportedly places MPs on about ¢60,000 per month, with ministers earning around similar levels.

Senior Presidential Staffers are generally remunerated in line with ministers, while many junior political appointees are aligned with deputy minister salary levels”.

Meanwhile, data scientist Alfred Appiah, in a post, has attributed the 2026 increase to new secretariats, including the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, Accra Initiative, Black Star Experience, and related offices, shown in detailed budget tables.

In his post shared on X, Alfred Appiah wrote, “The reduction in the number of staff at the Office of the President generated cost savings in compensation during the first year. In 2024, the Office of the President cost centre recorded total compensation of 154 million cedis. In 2025, the compensation fell to 100 million cedis.

However, the picture changes in 2026. The government has established additional secretariats under the Office of the President, including the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, the Accra Initiative, and the Black Star Experience, among others. As a result, compensation at the Presidency has increased to 248 million cedis”.

In other news, the Office of the President has officially release it annual Presidential Staffing list for 2025, submitted to Parliament, revealing that 808 staff were working at the Jubilee House as of 31 December 2025.

According to reports, the annual Presidential Staffing list was prepared under Section 11 of the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463).

The list outlines the composition of the workforce and gives a detailed breakdown of personnel attached to the Presidency in 2025, from 1 January to 31 December.

The list showed that President Mahama made 233 political appointees and 585 public sector employees, including civil servants and officers seconded from other state institutions.

It also revealed that 4 Ministers of State were serving at the Presidency as of the end of December 2025, with 39 officials designated as Presidential Staffers, while another 190 individuals are listed under the category of other political appointees working within the Office of the President.

The breakdown of the staffing positioning at the Office of the President as of December 31st, 2025, is as follows, as compiled by citinews:

“1. Political Appointees (Total: 233)

The political administration of the presidency comprises three primary brackets, totalling 233 officials:

Ministers of State at the Presidency: 4

Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu (Government Communications)

Hon. Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum (Special Initiatives)

Hon. Seidu Issifu (Climate Change and Sustainability)

Hon. Lydia Lamisa Akanvariba (Public Sector Reform)

Political Staffers: 39 (Including top-tier leadership such as Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, Executive Secretary Dr Calistus Mahama, and various presidential advisors and aides).

Other Political Appointees: 190 (Comprising technical coordinators, legal advisors across various ministries, regional political coordinators, executive assistants, and political drivers).

2. Civil Service Staff (Total: 390)

A total of 390 personnel form the core Civil Service staff framework operating within the presidency, segmented across multiple specialised classes and secretariats”.

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Wontumi must plead guilty – Lawyer details 

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Wontumi must plead guilty – Lawyer details 

 A private legal practitioner and Executive Director of the Centre for Legitimacy and Rule of Law, Richard Armah, has detailed that the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), widely known as Chairman Wontumi, must plead guilty before his plea bargain application in the Exim Bank fraud case can succeed.

It will be recalled that Chairman Wontumi was slapped with fresh charges over a GH¢14.3M Exim Bank loan case.

He was slapped with fresh charges, including fraud by false pretence.

Wontumi, Thomas Antwi-Boasiako (at large) and Wontumi Farms Limited are facing four counts of charges per the charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026.

The charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026, signed by Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai, detailed that “Chairman Wontumi is personally facing three of the four counts of the charge of defrauding by false pretence, contrary to Section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); uttering of a forged document, contrary to Section 169 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); and money laundering, contrary to Section 1(2)(c) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044)”.

“Together with Thomas Antwi-Boasiako and Wontumi Farms Limited, they are facing the charge of intentionally causing financial loss to a public body, contrary to Section 179A(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)”, Starr FM stated.

Subsequently, the Attorney General, who has told the court some days ago that New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is seeking a plea bargain in the GH¢30 million EXIM Bank financial loss case.

According to reports, the Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, informed the court today, June 11, 2026, that Wontumi, through his lawyer on 5th June 2026, requested to initiate a plea negotiation in respect of the charges in the Exim Bank case.

Reacting to the development,  the Lawyer explained that plea bargaining essentially allows an accused person to admit to their wrongdoing in exchange for a negotiated, reduced punishment.

He further disclosed that the plea bargain is only successful once the Attorney-General accepts the terms.

​Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio, Lawyer Armah detailed that in cases involving embezzlement, fraud, and other financial crimes, the accused is typically required to refund the stolen funds with interest or pay a significant portion of it alongside a negotiated, shorter prison sentence.

Lawyer Armah disclosed that even if Wontumi manages to avoid prison time, the admission of guilt means they will forever hold a criminal record as a convicted individual or an ex-convict.

Speaking on those opposing Wontumi’s plea bargain, Richard Armah stated, ​“For those who have opposed the plea bargaining agreement, stating that we should allow the [trial] process to continue, this is part of the process. We have to deal with it as such. If you apply for it and are successful, you can be made to return the embezzled funds without going to jail, or you could end up serving both.”

Meanwhile, Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi, lawyer for Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Wontumi, has refuted claims that his client’s decision to seek plea negotiations in the Exim Bank fraud case is an admission of guilt.

Appiah-Kubi highlighted that every accused person remains innocent until proven guilty under Ghana’s plea bargaining framework.

According to Wontumi’s lawyer,  opting for a plea bargain doesn’t mean the person is guilty.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on June 11, 2026, Appiah-Kubi explained, “Opting for a plea bargain doesn’t mean the person is guilty. We opted for a plea bargain and have not yet started discussions on the terms, but why is the Attorney-General impugning their own motives?”

“The Plea Bargaining Act comes as Act 1079. Section 162 of the previous Act has been amended and captured as 162A on plea negotiations. This law came into effect on July 22, 2022”.

“It’s not everyone that knows this provision. The plea agreement under Section 162A(1)(b) is to withdraw all the charges against the accused person, which is one of the expectations of the negotiations”.

“Section 162A(2)(a) says the prosecutor shall, before the commencement of plea negotiations, inform the accused person of the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty,” he stated.

He added, “So there is no way that anyone who applies for plea negotiations admits guilt or is guilty. That’s not what the law says”.

“For now, we haven’t met to design the terms of negotiations, so why are we in a hurry to prescribe one of them for us when we haven’t indicated a preference?” he asked.

“If the negotiated position is the withdrawal of the charges, then where is the conviction?” he quizzed.

“We need to understand these things because the speculation is worrying. It is not fair,” he added.

President Mahama has accepted Sophia Akuffo’s resignation – Kwakye Ofosu

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President Mahama has accepted Sophia Akuffo’s resignation – Kwakye Ofosu

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has announced that President John Mahama has accepted Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo’s resignation from the Council of State.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Sophia Akuffo has officially ceased to be a member of the Council of State.

Addressing journalists on Monday, June 15, Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed that the resignation process had been concluded and that steps were underway to appoint a replacement.

He revealed that Sophia Akuffo did not provide reasons for her decision to resign.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, addressing the media, stated, “I can confirm that indeed, Justice Sophia A.B. Akuffo has resigned from her position as a member of the Council of State. She submitted a letter in September 2025 to the President indicating her desire to resign. She did not disclose the reason for wanting to resign”.

“When the President received the letter, he was required then to indicate his acceptance of her resignation. But at the behest of the Council of State, he had to hold on because they said they wanted to engage Justice Sophia Akuffo to see if there was some grievance that she had that was informing the resignation and whether or not there was a way that it could be addressed,” he explained.

“But they went back and said that they had engaged and, as far as they were concerned, the resignation could be accepted. So, the President has formally accepted her resignation, and she is no longer a member of the Council of State,” he added.

He further disclosed, “The law is clear on what processes to undertake to replace her, and that is going on as we speak. So, in due course, a replacement will be announced for Justice Sophia Akuffo,” he said.

The development comes after the former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo resigned from her role as a member of Ghana’s Council of State.

According to reports, Sophia Akuffo stopped attending Council meetings following the decision relating to the removal process involving former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

Reports suggest she later submitted her resignation towards the end of 2025.

Although the circumstances surrounding her resignation remain unclear, it has been linked to the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

It will be recalled in April 2025, when the Council of State voted on whether a prima facie case had been established against then Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo; 30 out of 31 members voted in favour; only Sophia Akuffo abstained, although she did not publicly explain her decision at the time.

Meanwhile, her reported resignation has not yet been officially confirmed by the Council of State or the Office of the President.

Justice Akuffo served as Chief Justice of Ghana from 2017 to 2020.

In other news, following the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President John Mahama, Sophia Akuffo comforted and encouraged her.

Sophia Akuffo urged Gertrude Torkornoo to take heart, as God may have bigger, better, and greater things planned for her.

In an interview with TV3 on September 2, Sophia Akuffo stated, “She should take heart. That God sees, and sometimes when you go through certain things which you think have brought you to the end or to your knees or something like that, that could be far from the truth”.

“There could be bigger, better and greater needs that the Lord has in store. That is what I will tell her, and that is what I will send to her as a text message.”

“When you are a believer, things happen today- yes, they have happened- so look to God and move on, and you will allow God to manage the rest”, she added.

Sophia Akuffo further condemned the proceedings that led to President John Dramani Mahama removing the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo.

According to Sophia Akuffo,  Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo was not given a fair hearing.

Sophia Akuffo described the proceedings as a “rigmarole” that set a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s judiciary.

The former Chief Justice added, “She did not get a fair trial. Even though it is not a trial strictly speaking, it was handled as though it were a treason trial”.

“They lack the gravity that will lead to a grave outcome such as the removal of the head of an institution of justice”.

The former Chief Justice’s remarks echo the same feelings Chief Justice Torkonoo herself had earlier labelled as cruel and unconstitutional.

BREAKING – Dr Bossman Asare resigns as Deputy EC Chair

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BREAKING – Dr Bossman Asare resigns as Deputy EC Chair

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Spokesperson, has disclosed that Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr Bossman Asare, has resigned.

According to Kwakye Ofosu, effective July 31, 2026, Dr Bossman Asare would no longer be the Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission.

The Government Spokesperson made the announcement when he addressed the Government Accountability Series on Monday, June 15.

FeiIX Kwakye Ofosu further disclosed that Bossman Asare, in his resignation letter, stated that he is stepping down to return to academia and continue his work at the University of Ghana.

He also disclosed that EC’s Deputy Chairperson in charge of Operations, Samuel Tettey, has retired from his position.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the process to replace the two officials has already begun with nominees forwarded to the Council of State for consideration.

He further disclosed that once the Council of State completes its review, an official announcement will be made.

It will be recalled that some months ago, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Communications Minister, revealed that the Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, found no prima facie determination on petitions against the Electoral Commissioner, Jean Mensa, her deputies, and the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng.

It will be recalled that President Mahama referred seven petitions calling for the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa and her Deputies and Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, to the Chief Justice for a determination on November 25, 2025.

The referral was made in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 15 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), to ascertain whether the petitions disclosed a prima facie case.

However, a statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, read, “Following the receipt of seven (7) petitions from various individuals and groups for the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and her Deputies, and three (3) petitions for the removal of the Special Prosecutor, President John Dramani Mahama, in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 15 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), referred same to His Lordship, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Chief Justice, on 25 November 2025, to determine whether the petitions disclosed a prima facie case.

By a letter dated 26 January 2026, the Chief Justice informed His Excellency the President that no prima facie case had been established by the petitions to warrant any further investigations for the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Deputy Commissioners and the Special Prosecutor.”This determination means no committee will be formed, and no further proceedings for removal will take place based on those petitions”.

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Chairman Wontumi appoints Atta Akyea as new counsel

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Chairman Wontumi appoints Atta Akyea as new counsel

Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has announced he has appointed lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea as his new Lead Defence Counsel.

According to Wontumi, the decision to appoint a new counsel was taken after careful consultation and in the exercise of his constitutional right to legal representation by counsel of his own choosing.

In a statement making rounds on social media, Wontumi stated, “I, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), wish to respectfully inform the Court, the parties, and the general public that I have decided to appoint Hon. Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea as my new Lead Defence Counsel in the ongoing criminal proceedings against me.

This decision has been taken after careful consultation and in the exercise of my constitutional right to legal representation by counsel of my own choosing. It is intended to ensure that my defence is presented fully, effectively, and in accordance with the law.

I express my sincere appreciation to my previous legal team for their services and commitment throughout these proceedings. My decision should not be construed as a reflection on their competence or dedication but rather as an exercise of my legal right to determine the composition of my defence team.

The charges before the Court are serious, and I remain firmly committed to defending myself through the due process of law. As with every accused person, I am entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a competent court of law, and the burden rests on the prosecution to establish every element of the offences charged beyond reasonable doubt.

Accordingly, my newly appointed counsel will take the necessary lawful steps to assume responsibility for my defence, review the record of proceedings, and make all submissions and applications that may be necessary to safeguard my constitutional right to a fair hearing.

I have full confidence that the judicial process will be guided by the Constitution, the laws of Ghana, and the principles of justice and fairness.

I therefore respectfully request that all parties and the public allow the legal process to proceed without speculation or prejudice while my defence is conducted in accordance with the law”.

Meanwhile, the Accra High Court has thrown out an application by lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi seeking leave to withdraw his legal representation in the ongoing criminal case involving Akonta Mining Company Limited and Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

Reports suggest the court upheld a preliminary objection filed by the Attorney-General, ruling that the application was incompetent and had no legal requirement for counsel to seek the court’s permission before withdrawing legal services.

According to the Attorney-General, the motion raised no issues warranting judicial determination and should therefore not be entertained.

The court, in its ruling, sustained the State’s objection and struck out the application.

 It further directed that the filing of closing addresses by parties in the matter remains optional.

The Accra High Court subsequently extended the deadline for the submission of any closing addresses to June 23, 2026, with the case adjourned to July 3, 2026, for judgment.

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KSTS WASSCE student dies after reportedly leaving campus without authorization

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KSTS WASSCE student dies after reportedly leaving campus without authorization

A final-year student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School (KSTS), has died after reportedly leaving the school campus without permission during the ongoing WASSCE.

The student has been identified as Apassa Isaac, who is said to have left the campus after his English Language paper.

Reports suggest that shortly after he left campus, he fell ill and was rushed to a health facility for medical attention and was diagnosed with severe malaria, but reportedly died.

A netizen on X who shared an update on the story wrote, “A final-year student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School (KSTS), Apassa Isaac, has died after reportedly leaving the school campus without permission during the ongoing WASSCE.

Reports from school sources indicate that Isaac wrote his English Language paper before allegedly leaving campus without authorisation and going into town.

He is said to have fallen ill shortly after and was taken to a health facility for treatment. Medical personnel reportedly diagnosed him with severe malaria, but he later died despite efforts to save his life.

School sources also say Isaac had a long record of disciplinary issues, including repeated cases of leaving campus without permission. He was previously described as a student with persistent attendance and behaviour challenges.

According to the sources, the school’s Disciplinary Committee had on several occasions invited his parents for discussions over his conduct, but they allegedly did not attend the meetings.

It is also reported that he initially missed the WASSCE registration deadline due to absenteeism, and was later registered after penalties were paid.

His parents are said to have since arrived to take custody of his body for burial arrangements”.

The news comes at a time when Innocentia Avinu, a  20-year-old student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), who had been reported missing, has been found dead on a beach.

Reports suggest the level 200 UCC student was last seen on June 11, 2026, at the Ayensu Plaza Hostel on the UCC campus when she informed friends that she was leaving campus to meet an acquaintance outside the university community.

According to the information gathered, her family launched a search and appealed to the public for assistance; however, her dead body was discovered on June 12, 2026, at Hatchland Beach Resort, near the University of Cape Coast.

 Eric-Sylvera Kwadzogah Avorgbedor, a cousin of the deceased, has since confirmed her death in an interview, revealing that the cause of death remains unknown.

“The cause of death is unknown for now. I think there is going to be an autopsy on Monday, so until then, we do not actually know what caused her death. Her body was found at Hatchland Beach,” he said.

Authorities have not yet disclosed full details of the condition of the body. Police say they are treating the case as a serious incident and have begun efforts to establish what led to her death.

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EOCO investigations are too slow – NDC’s Joseph Yamin blasts Raymond Archer

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EOCO investigations are too slow – NDC’s Joseph Yamin blasts Raymond Archer

Joseph Yamin, the National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has launched a scathing attack on Raymond Archer, the Executive Secretary of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

 According to Joseph Yamin, there are several pressing investigations that EOCO should be pursuing, but the office has been slow in addressing them.

Speaking in an interview on a YouTube channel, Joseph Yamin stated, “If I start talking, I will be too harsh on Raymond. Why is it that, after all this time, you have been given the position to investigate some of these matters, but to no avail? To me, Raymond’s investigations are slow.

“And if I talk about it, some people might say it’s because he is investigating me for galamsey that I am being too hard on him. So, I have to relax.”

Meanwhile, it will be recalled that the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, in July 2025, directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to launch a full-scale investigation into alleged illegal mining activities involving Joseph Yamin, the NDC’s National Organiser and Yakubu Abanga, the party’s National Vice Chairman.

Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, the convenor of the Anti-Galamsey Coalition, has said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Organiser, Joseph Yamin, and the party’s National Vice Chairman, Yakubu Abanga, over their alleged connection in illegal mining.

Dr Ashigbey noted that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has failed to apprehend the two NDC executives despite the directives from the Attorney-General and Minister.

Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, August 18, Dr Ashigbey stated, “The NDC’s National Organiser, National Vice Chairman, have been pointed out by the AG to investigate them. Unfortunately, EOCO, we have not heard anything from you. Just as they did to Akonta Mining [Chairman Wontumi], they should arrest these two gentlemen and conduct the investigations”.

However, Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, has said he has told the EOCO boss, Raymond Archer, to bring out their investigation report on the NDC’s National Organiser, Joseph Yamin.

According to Mustapha Gbande, EOCO has nothing against Joseph Yamin.

He disclosed that he is ready to go to jail with Joseph Yamin if anyone can produce any evidence of wrongdoing by the NDC’s National Organiser.

Speaking on Onua TV, Mustapha Gbande stated, “Only a few people in our government can do an investigation better than I do. I just appear stupid, but I am not stupid. I am saying that anybody who comes with any evidence that Yamin has done something wrong, they should jail the two of us.

It is not out of place when you do a wrong thing, you should apologise to the person you have offended. We have demonstrated and exhibited ingratitude to the National Organiser of the party, and it is wrong”.

“I have told Raymond Archer he should bring the report he has on Yamin; they should not cover anything. If Yamin did something wrong, we should prosecute him; he is my brother.”

“You don’t treat the hand that has fed you like that… It is wrong. EOCO has nothing against him,” he stressed.

He further added, “I have used resources doing an investigation on my brother; there is nothing. Anybody who says he is holding a report on Yamin should put it out”.

Yamin kept telling me in the bushes during the campaign period that we would be betrayed after all our hard work. They don’t even see what we are doing”.

Today in the NDC, people lie for convenience and sometimes once that listen to the lies are the ones I question”, he added. 

“There are two possible outcomes” – Appiah-Kubi speaks after High Court rejected his bid to abandon Wontumi

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“There are two possible outcomes” – Appiah-Kubi speaks after High Court rejected his bid to abandon Wontumi

Andy Appiah-Kubi, the lawyer for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chairman Wontumi, has broken his silence following the High Court’s dismissal of his motion to withdraw from his client’s ongoing illegal mining case.

According to Appiah-Kubi, there are two possible outcomes in the matter involving Chairman Wontumi.

He disclosed that, based on the evidence before the court, the final ruling could either bring disgrace or glory.

Speaking to the media following the High Court decision, Andy Appiah-Kubi stated, “There are two possible outcomes from this ruling based on the evidence available, and it is either disgrace or glory. So, whoever makes a decision in this case based on the evidence available will either face glory or disgrace.

“The Supreme Court, during its ruling involving the Attorney General and Justice Torkornoo, stated that a lawyer’s letter informing the court of a decision to withdraw was incompetent. The Supreme Court did not say the ruling applied only to civil trials; it referred to withdrawal generally. That is why I filed a motion to properly withdraw my services,” he said.

Wontumi’s lawyer further stated that his next step would be to formally notify his client and officially withdraw from the case.

“My next step is to officially serve notice of withdrawal and remove myself from the case. The court said the procedure through which I sought to withdraw is unknown to criminal jurisprudence, and I agree,” he added.

His comments follow the  Accra High Court has thrown out an application by lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi seeking leave to withdraw his legal representation in the ongoing criminal case involving Akonta Mining Company Limited and Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

Reports suggest the court upheld a preliminary objection filed by the Attorney-General, ruling that the application was incompetent and had no legal requirement for counsel to seek the court’s permission before withdrawing legal services.

According to the Attorney-General, the motion raised no issues warranting judicial determination and should therefore not be entertained.

The court, in its ruling, sustained the State’s objection and struck out the application.

 It further directed that the filing of closing addresses by parties in the matter remains optional.

The Accra High Court subsequently extended the deadline for the submission of any closing addresses to June 23, 2026, with the case adjourned to July 3, 2026, for judgment.

The development follows Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi, who filed a motion to withdraw from his client’s Samreboi illegal mining case.

The veteran Lawyer alleged that the Ghana courts are turned into personal institutions, arguing that outside influence is taking precedence over evidence presented before the court.

According to him, he had no breathing space in Chairman Wontumi’s  Samreboi illegal mining case.

 He further disclosed that he intends to petition the Ghana Bar Association to address the matter he has cited in his affidavit.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on June 11, 2026, Appiah-Kubi detailed, “Can we convict based on the evidence before the court? I always cry and pray that the court remains a court where judgments are made based on evidence presented in court and not at the whim of people outside it. If we are not careful, it will be as though one person acts and another is judged for it.

“I have filed a motion to withdraw from the case, and I have stated my reasons in an affidavit. I will also caution that we should not judge people based on appearances, because injustice to one person is injustice to all,” he said

Andy Appiah-Kubi added, “Today we are here, tomorrow we are here, and there is no breathing space. Is this the only case in the country? I am going to petition the Bar Association to ask whether they will sit and allow this to continue. Are we going to allow our courts to become someone’s institution?”

Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi further called on the Chief Justice to ensure public telecasts of high-profile cases in the country to reveal what truly happens in court proceedings.

He added, “I wish the Chief Justice would telecast some of these high-profile cases so people can see the real character of what is happening in our courts. I wish you could come to court and see the proceedings but some people outside the court are making all sorts of comments, saying he should be jailed”.

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Ghana Police maintains top spot as Ghana’s most corrupt Institution – See the full list

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Ghana Police maintains top spot as Ghana’s most corrupt Institution – See the full list

The Ghana Police Service has maintain it top spot as Ghana’s most corrupt Institution in the latest 2026 Corruption Perception Index by Global Info Analytics released in June 2026.

Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Mussa Dankwah, shared the June 2026 Corruption Perception Scores from Global Info Analytics, ranking the Police Service highest at 6.45, followed by the Immigration Service at 5.69 and Business Executives at 5.45 as most perceived corrupt.

However, the Police scores improved for Police from 6.68 in March and Immigration Service, indicating reduced perceived corruption, while Business Executives worsened and the Presidency rose slightly from 4.77 to 4.84.

The finding also revealed Ministers/Government Officials scored lowest at 4.54 as least corrupt, with Military and Religious Leaders also ranking favourably in public perception.

The top 10 institutions revealed as the most corrupt during the June 2026 period are the “Police Service was scored (6.45), Immigration Service (5.69), business executives (5.45), the judiciary (5.41), the Ghana Revenue Authority (5.35), MMDA officials (5.24), traditional leaders (5.14), the Electoral Commission of Ghana (5.08), the Ghana Prisons Service (5.01) and Parliament (4.95)”.

In a post on X on June 15, 2026, Mussa Dankwah wrote, “The corruption perception index for June 2026 shows the least perceived corrupt institutions in Ghana are ministers/government officials, the presidency and the military.

The most corrupt are still the Ghana Police, Ghana Immigration Service and now business executives who have sunk low for the first time. Though the Ghana Police Service and the Immigration Service retained the number 1 and 2 spots, their overall scores improved, suggesting something good might be happening in those services.

While ministers/government appointees scored improved compared to the last poll, the presidency actually deteriorated, moving from a low score of 4.77 in March to 4.84 in June 2026. They must be on the watchout”.  

Meanwhile, the Global InfoAnalytics Tracking Poll has revealed that 71% of Ghanaians currently approve President Mahama’s job performance compared to 67% in March 2026.

According to Global InfoAnalytics, the 71% recorded is the highest for any president since their 2020 regular tracking polls.

The poll titled the June 2026 National Tracking Poll found that 71% of Ghanaians approve of the President’s performance, up from 67% in March 2026, with 23% of respondents disapproving of his performance, while 6% had no opinion.

Global InfoAnalytics disclosed that they found majority approval for the President across all regions of the country, with Savannah Region, where 86% of respondents approved of his performance, followed by Western North with 82%.

The Bono Region at 80%, the Volta Region at 76%, and the Western Region at 76%, in Greater Accra, 73% of respondents approved of Mahama’s performance; however, the Ashanti Region recorded 55% approval, with the Ahafo Region registering the lowest approval rating at 40%.

Also, 66% of Ghanaians believe the country is headed in the right direction, compared with 27% who believe it is moving in the wrong direction.

The poll was conducted between May 30 and June 12, 2026, and sampled 8,784 voters across all 16 regions and 84 constituencies.

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66% of Ghanaians believe the country is headed in the right direction – Global InfoAnalytics

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66% of Ghanaians believe the country is headed in the right direction – Global InfoAnalytics

Global InfoAnalytics has disclosed that in their June 2026 National Tracking Poll, 66% of Ghanaians believe the country is headed in the right direction.

 The poll revealed that only 27% of Ghanaians believe the country is moving in the wrong direction.

According to Global InfoAnalytics, the poll was conducted between May 30 and June 12, 2026, and sampled 8,784 voters across all 16 regions and 84 constituencies.

Also, the Global InfoAnalytics Tracking Poll has revealed that 71% of Ghanaians currently approve President Mahama’s job performance compared to 67% in March 2026.

According to Global InfoAnalytics, the 71% recorded is the highest for any president since their 2020 regular tracking polls.

The poll titled the June 2026 National Tracking Poll found that 71% of Ghanaians approve of the President’s performance, up from 67% in March 2026, with 23% of respondents disapproving of his performance, while 6% had no opinion.

Global InfoAnalytics disclosed that they found majority approval for the President across all regions of the country, with Savannah Region, where 86% of respondents approved of his performance, followed by Western North with 82%.

The Bono Region at 80%, the Volta Region at 76%, and the Western Region at 76%, in Greater Accra, 73% of respondents approved of Mahama’s performance; however, the Ashanti Region recorded 55% approval, with the Ahafo Region registering the lowest approval rating at 40%.

The poll was conducted between May 30 and June 12, 2026, and sampled 8,784 voters across all 16 regions and 84 constituencies.

However, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) nationwide poll released today, Wednesday, June 10, which has revealed that President John Mahama’s job approval rating has declined.

According to the poll conducted in May 2026 in all sixteen regions of Ghana and covering over 1,000 respondents, President Mahama’s job approval rating declined from 68% recorded in December 2025 to 58.9% in May.

The IEA, however, indicated that a more than 30 percentage point gap between approval and disapproval indicates positive assessments of the President’s performance.

“On the economy, nearly three in four approvers, 73.5%, credit the government’s handling of the economy, followed by road infrastructure at 16.0% and energy and electricity at 2.7%.

The poll indicated that the economy still tops the list at 30.9%, though the IEA cautions that this does not necessarily reflect a rejection of the government’s macroeconomic record.

“Electricity supply was cited by 29.9% of disapprovers, a finding the IEA links directly to a temporary power supply constraint in May 2026 that brought frequent outages to homes and businesses across the country.

Corruption was raised by 19.1% of disapprovers, a signal, the IEA notes, that the government’s anti-corruption rhetoric has yet to fully convince a significant portion of the public, reports stated.

The IEA further cited that Ghanaians’ expectations are rising. “The findings suggest that Ghanaians are broadly supportive of the President’s leadership but are expectant that the progress recorded at the macro level will increasingly be felt in their daily lives”.

President Mahama’s job approval rating rises to 71% – Global InfoAnalytics

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President Mahama’s job approval rating rises to 71% – Global InfoAnalytics

The Global InfoAnalytics lastest tracking poll has revealed that 71% of Ghanaians currently approve President John Dramani Mahama’s job performance compared to 67% in March 2026.

According to Global InfoAnalytics, the 71% recorded is the highest for any president since their 2020 regular tracking polls.

The poll titled the June 2026 National Tracking Poll found that 71% of Ghanaians approve of the President’s performance, up from 67% in March 2026, with 23% of respondents disapproving of his performance, while 6% had no opinion.

Global InfoAnalytics disclosed that they found majority approval for the President across all regions of the country, with Savannah Region, where 86% of respondents approved of his performance, followed by Western North with 82%.

The Bono Region at 80%, the Volta Region at 76%, and the Western Region at 76%, in Greater Accra, 73% of respondents approved of Mahama’s performance; however, the Ashanti Region recorded 55% approval, with the Ahafo Region registering the lowest approval rating at 40%.

Also, 66% of Ghanaians believe the country is headed in the right direction, compared with 27% who believe it is moving in the wrong direction.

The poll was conducted between May 30 and June 12, 2026, and sampled 8,784 voters across all 16 regions and 84 constituencies.

However, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) nationwide poll released today, Wednesday, June 10, which has revealed that President John Mahama’s job approval rating has declined.

According to the poll conducted in May 2026 in all sixteen regions of Ghana and covering over 1,000 respondents, President Mahama’s job approval rating declined from 68% recorded in December 2025 to 58.9% in May.

The IEA, however, indicated that a more than 30 percentage point gap between approval and disapproval indicates positive assessments of the President’s performance.

“On the economy, nearly three in four approvers, 73.5%, credit the government’s handling of the economy, followed by road infrastructure at 16.0% and energy and electricity at 2.7%.

The poll indicated that the economy still tops the list at 30.9%, though the IEA cautions that this does not necessarily reflect a rejection of the government’s macroeconomic record.

“Electricity supply was cited by 29.9% of disapprovers, a finding the IEA links directly to a temporary power supply constraint in May 2026 that brought frequent outages to homes and businesses across the country.

Corruption was raised by 19.1% of disapprovers, a signal, the IEA notes, that the government’s anti-corruption rhetoric has yet to fully convince a significant portion of the public, reports stated.

The IEA further cited that Ghanaians’ expectations are rising. “The findings suggest that Ghanaians are broadly supportive of the President’s leadership but are expectant that the progress recorded at the macro level will increasingly be felt in their daily lives”.

Meanwhile, Professor Charles Marfo, the Provost of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at KNUST, has boldly stated that President John Dramani Mahama’s administration’s recent job approval rating should fall below 15%.

According to Professor Charles Marfo, the ruling John Mahama government has disappointed the ordinary Ghanaians despite the high expectations placed on them following its massive win in the 2024 election.

Speaking on a panel discussion on Oyerepa TV in a video shared on TikTok, Professor Charles Marfo disclosed, “NDC is in power, and they should step in and open the Afari Hospital. That is why people are saying that the president’s approval rating is going down. For me, I believe it should have dropped even lower than what we are seeing below 15%.

“When it drops, it will make him sit up. Some of us had so much confidence in them, but look at what is happening. When they came into office, they started with the Krofuom Market. Have they completed the Kumasi market? They are disappointing the people, and someone should tell them,” he said.

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High Court stops Appiah Kubi from “abandoning” Wontumi as his lawyer

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High Court stops Appiah Kubi from “abandoning” Wontumi as his lawyer

The Accra High Court has thrown out an application by lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi seeking leave to withdraw his legal representation in the ongoing criminal case involving Akonta Mining Company Limited and Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

Reports suggest the court upheld a preliminary objection filed by the Attorney-General, ruling that the application was incompetent and had no legal requirement for counsel to seek the court’s permission before withdrawing legal services.

According to the Attorney-General, the motion raised no issues warranting judicial determination and should therefore not be entertained.

The court, in its ruling, sustained the State’s objection and struck out the application.

 It further directed that the filing of closing addresses by parties in the matter remains optional.

The Accra High Court subsequently extended the deadline for the submission of any closing addresses to June 23, 2026, with the case adjourned to July 3, 2026, for judgment.

The development follows Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi, who filed a motion to withdraw from his client’s Samreboi illegal mining case

The veteran Lawyer alleged that the Ghana courts are turned into personal institutions, arguing that outside influence is taking precedence over evidence presented before the court.

According to him, he had no breathing space in Chairman Wontumi’s  Samreboi illegal mining case.

 He further disclosed that he intends to petition the Ghana Bar Association to address the matter he has cited in his affidavit.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on June 11, 2026, Appiah-Kubi detailed, “Can we convict based on the evidence before the court? I always cry and pray that the court remains a court where judgments are made based on evidence presented in court and not at the whim of people outside it. If we are not careful, it will be as though one person acts and another is judged for it.

“I have filed a motion to withdraw from the case, and I have stated my reasons in an affidavit. I will also caution that we should not judge people based on appearances, because injustice to one person is injustice to all,” he said.

Andy Appiah-Kubi added, “Today we are here, tomorrow we are here, and there is no breathing space. Is this the only case in the country? I am going to petition the Bar Association to ask whether they will sit and allow this to continue. Are we going to allow our courts to become someone’s institution?”

Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi further called on the Chief Justice to ensure public telecasts of high-profile cases in the country to reveal what truly happens in court proceedings.

He added, “I wish the Chief Justice would telecast some of these high-profile cases so people can see the real character of what is happening in our courts. I wish you could come to court and see the proceedings but some people outside the court are making all sorts of comments, saying he should be jailed”.

“We need foreigners back; without them, we are nothing” – South Africans demands 

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“We need foreigners back; without them, we are nothing” – South Africans demands 

South Africans factory workers have been protesting against the xenophobic crackdown targeting foreign nationals, including Ghanaians and other African nationals.

According to the South African factory workers, they need foreigners back; without foreigners, they are nothing.

They argued that several sectors of the economy rely heavily on the contributions of foreign workers and entrepreneurs.

The demonstrators warned that the foreigners’ absence is already disrupting economic activity and affecting livelihoods.

They disclosed that many foreign nationals who have left the country are employers, investors, and skilled workers whose businesses provide jobs and contribute to local economic development.

During the protest, the workers took to the streets to express their opposition to the anti-immigrant campaign, calling on South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to take steps to encourage foreign nationals to return.

A demonstrator also argued that South Africans have benefited greatly from the presence of foreign nationals.

The demonstrator noted that many local workers acquired specialised skills through working alongside them.

Speaking to the media, she stated, “We say no to xenophobia. We need foreigners back. Without foreigners, we are nothing. All we know as South Africans is how to cut fabric, but the foreigners know how to make the garments. Without them, we are nothing.

“Mr Ramaphosa, you cannot chase foreigners away because they are part of us. If you send them away, we will be left with nothing. The factories are going to close, and we are going to become poorer. We have children, and what are our children going to eat? We need foreigners,” she said.

Meanwhile. Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African President, has pleaded with President John Dramani Mahama to help rally other African heads of state in support of South Africa over the ongoing xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals.

According to the SA president, the ongoing attacks on foreign nationals are an African problem, not only a South African one, and require African solutions.

Speaking to the press, the SA president expressed appreciation for Mahama’s willingness to champion South Africa’s cause among fellow African leaders.

He disclosed that the move has influenced South Africa’s decision to dispatch diplomatic envoys across the continent.

Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African President, stated, “This time around, we are saying we want to work together; work with us. And I’m rather pleased that President Mahama of Ghana has been saying he would like to make a call on other African countries to work with South Africa, and that is precisely what has triggered our intention to send envoys, so that they go and explain the initiative that we have taken.

“In the end, this is an African problem; it is not only a South African problem, but we are all involved in this. Various countries on the continent experience precisely what we are going through”.

He further recognised the severe social pressures, including unemployment, insecurity, and poor service delivery, that have powered anti-immigrant tensions but contended that the solution must be collective, as it is an African problem.

This is an African problem that requires African solutions,” he stated.

Meanwhile, President John Mahama has said Ghana’s diplomatic relations with South Africa remain strong despite the recent xenophobic attacks leading to Ghanaians being evacuated.

According to John Mahama, there has been no breach in our relations with South Africa.

“My young star girl is gone, and in such a tragic way” – Ketu North MP reacts to UCC student death

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“My young star girl is gone, and in such a tragic way” – Ketu North MP reacts to UCC student death

Edem Agbana, the Member of Parliament for Ketu North MP has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Atsufui Avinu, a UCC student who was found dead at a beach after being reported missing for several days.

According to the Ketu North MP, Innocentia was a native of Dzodze, a beneficiary of his scholarship scheme.

He revealed he knew the late UCC student personally through her family, adding that the last time he saw her was in March during a scholarship award ceremony for students.

The Ketu North MP further disclosed that he has been informed that the Police have commenced investigations and have called for the swift arrest and prosecution of those responsible for what he described as a heinous crime.

Edem Agbana also extended his heartfelt condolences to Innocentia’s family and prayed for strength for her mother, sisters, and loved ones during this difficult time.

In a post on X, Edem Agbana wrote, “I am completely distraught by the tragic news of the young UCC student who was found dead at a beach after she had been missing for days.

I knew INNOCENTIA AVINU personally because I am a friend of her family. She was a native of Dzodze and a beneficiary of our scholarship scheme. The last time I saw her was in March, when we awarded scholarships to the students.

I am reliably informed that the Police are investigating this incident, and I hope they swiftly apprehend and bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.

My young star girl is gone, and in such a tragic way.

May her soul rest in perfect peace, and may God grant her family, especially her mum and sisters, the strength to bear this painful loss”.

Meanwhile, a video has surfaced of a traditional leader in Dzodze in the Volta Region who disclosed that she is the sister of the mother of University of Cape Coast (UCC) student, Innocentia Avinu, who was tragically killed, invoking curses.

In a viral video, the traditional leader in Dzodze, Volta Region, home of Innocentia, invoked curses on those responsible for her death, calling for justice and accountability.

According to her, it is not every child that one can kill and go scot-free, calling on the ancestral spirits and river gods as she holds a Schnapp.

Speaking in the viral video, a family member of the late UCC student stated, “I am deeply pained to learn that someone killed Innocentia. She is my elder sister’s daughter. The pain the parents have endured to raise their child to that level is unbearable.

So, I want everyone to know that it is not anybody at all that you can kill and go scot-free”.

“Even if the child has made mistakes and followed a man for this to happen, it is not right. Every lady follows men, and every man is a womanizer. She was not a child. So, with pain, I have invoked my ancestors and the river we live by,” she said in the viral video.

Innocentia Avinu, a  20-year-old student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), who had been reported missing, has been found dead on a beach.

Reports suggest the level 200 UCC student was last seen on June 11, 2026, at the Ayensu Plaza Hostel on the UCC campus when she informed friends that she was leaving campus to meet an acquaintance outside the university community.

According to the information gathered, her family launched a search and appealed to the public for assistance; however, her dead body was discovered on June 12, 2026, at Hatchland Beach Resort, near the University of Cape Coast.

 Eric-Sylvera Kwadzogah Avorgbedor, a cousin of the deceased, has since confirmed her death in an interview, revealing that the cause of death remains unknown.

“The cause of death is unknown for now. I think there is going to be an autopsy on Monday, so until then, we do not actually know what caused her death. Her body was found at Hatchland Beach,” he said.

Authorities have not yet disclosed full details of the condition of the body. Police say they are treating the case as a serious incident and have begun efforts to establish what led to her death.

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Ghanaian fashion designer Sadia Sanusi is dead

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Ghanaian fashion designer Sadia Sanusi is dead

Ghanaian fashion designer Sadia Sanusi, founder of Sadia Sanusi Kente, has reportedly passed away.

According to reports, Sadia Sanusi passed away just days before her much-anticipated Kente Artistry Masterclass.

The late Sadia Sanusi is well known for elevating traditional Kente cloth into modern couture, especially bridal and bespoke designs.

The Ghanaian fashion designer, according to reports, started her tailoring business at age 19 in 2012 after she was a second runner-up in the Miss Malaika Ghana pageant.

Her death comes just two days before her scheduled Kente Artistry Masterclass, June 22-26, 2026, which was set to bring together fashion enthusiasts and creatives to explore kente craftsmanship and styling.

Details surrounding her passing remain undisclosed, with the family expected to release further information and funeral arrangements in due course.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the tragic development stated, “The rate at which young people are dying these days is very troubling. We need to take care of our health and our life choices”.

One X user added, “Oh hmmm… she will be having her own master’s class next week Monday oo, and she is gone like that hmm”.

“How does a young lady hustle through and become one of the finest in the country, just sleep and not wake up. How????? Rest in peace, Sadia Sanussi”, a netizen added.

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@fauzumasawudu BREAKING NEWS; Top Ghanaian fashion designer, Sadia Sanusi is dead. 😢😢😢 #fauzumasawudu #sadiasanusi #death #fauzureports #ghana ♬ suara asli – milenia – 🅄🅻🄸🅽🄽🆄🄷🅰

“Half a loaf is always better than none” – Lawyer Kpebu on plea bargain

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“Half a loaf is always better than none” – Lawyer Kpebu on plea bargain

Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has broken his silence on the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), widely known as Chairman Wontumi, plea bargain application in the Exim Bank fraud case.

It will be recalled that Chairman Wontumi was slapped with fresh charges over a GH¢14.3M Exim Bank loan case.

He was slapped with fresh charges, including fraud by false pretence.

Wontumi, Thomas Antwi-Boasiako (at large) and Wontumi Farms Limited are facing four counts of charges per the charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026.

The charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026, signed by Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai, detailed that “Chairman Wontumi is personally facing three of the four counts of the charge of defrauding by false pretence, contrary to Section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); uttering of a forged document, contrary to Section 169 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); and money laundering, contrary to Section 1(2)(c) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044)”.

“Together with Thomas Antwi-Boasiako and Wontumi Farms Limited, they are facing the charge of intentionally causing financial loss to a public body, contrary to Section 179A(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)”, Starr FM stated.

Subsequently, the Attorney General, told the court some days ago that New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is seeking a plea bargain in the GH¢30 million EXIM Bank financial loss case.

According to reports, the Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, informed the court today, June 11, 2026, that Wontumi, through his lawyer on 5th June 2026, requested to initiate a plea negotiation in respect of the charges in the Exim Bank case.

Martin Kpebu highlighted that Ghana must prioritize recovering misappropriated state funds over imprisoning individuals in corruption-related offences.

He argued that restitution offers greater benefits to the country than jailing individuals involved in corruption-related offences.

Speaking on The Key Point on Saturday, June 13, 2026, Kpebu detailed, “What shall it profit a man to throw somebody in jail and then he doesn’t give us one farthing, so that he keeps all their money?”

“Looking at our state of development, the way hospitals need beds, I still can’t believe the Afariwa Hospital has not been opened. I would take their money any day and possibly with some interest so that we can get beds and other equipment to open Afariwa Hospital, and it will save more lives than just throwing one person in custody or in jail.”

Lawyer Kpebu, however, acknowledged concerns that allowing offenders to refund stolen funds could weaken deterrence against corruption.

He argued that public stigma and reputational damage constitute a significant form of punishment.

Kpebu added, “After that, I can come and sit on TV3 and then when any matter concerning me comes up, I’ll say, ‘Wontumi, who held our money illegally for some years and finally had to be coerced to pay?

“The point I’m making is that we’ll continue to name and shame him, stigmatising him for the rest of his life, and it will even affect his family. So that is punishment enough,” he said.

“For such a case, returning the money, the stigma the person will suffer — for me, the value is the same,” he stated.

“You know what that money would have done? So, I’m telling you that when you take the money back, it doesn’t mean the person is innocent. We will make the point that you illegally took government money, and years later, it was a change in government that enabled us to collect it from you,” he said.

“Plea bargaining is used everywhere,” he said. “For me, knowing the weakness of the Ghanaian system, half a loaf is always better than none.”

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In Ghana is like a battle against the devil to get bail for a misdemeanour – Barker-Vormawor

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In Ghana is like a battle against the devil to get bail for a misdemeanour – Barker-Vormawor

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a private legal practitioner and activist, has weighed in on the public outrage following Canada’s decision to deny Black Stars player Thomas Partey a visa for the World Cup.

According to Oliver Barker-Vormawor, in Ghana, to get bail for someone accused of a misdemeanour is like a battle against the devil, but Ghanaians are going about shouting loudly about Thomas Partey who is on bail despite facing 7 counts of rape and 1 count of sexual assault in the UK.

He argued that even though Partey is facing 7 counts of rape and 1 count of sexual assault, he is on bail, but in Ghana, we treat personal liberty like you are asking for the Judge’s virginity.

He added that Ghana’s criminal justice system acts as if it isn’t designed for humans but for animals.

In a post on X, Oliver Barker-Vormawor wrote, “So Ghanaians are going about shouting loudly about Thomas Partey.

Does it ever dawn on you that even though he is facing 7 counts of rape and 1 count of sexual assault, He is on bail and can even attend a World Cup?

And because the trial date is fixed for June 2027, he is allowed to go about his life and only show up for trial when due?

In Ghana, to get bail for someone accused of a misdemeanour offence is like a battle against the devil.  We treat personal liberty like you are asking for the Judge’s virginity.

Such a strange strange people. Even when you are on bail, you can be reporting every month/2weeks to court for 4 years, when the trial hasn’t even started. And even though nothing is happening, dare you miss 1 day. They will issue a bench warrant.

Our criminal justice acts as if it isn’t designed for humans but for animals.

These are things you need to reflect on!”.

Some netizens reacting to Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s post stated, “This isn’t about what is legal; it is what should be socially appropriate. He is representing the *NATIONAL* Team.

As usual, Ghanaian men will excuse this, but if he was on trial for murder or another grievous harm, you all would understand and want him removed from the team!”.

One X user added, “The law is always good when it doesn’t hurt anyone around you

You begin to know how it hurts when it attacks you personally

Social media won’t remedy the law; you had 8 years to make an impact, but you never did, or you say Ebi, now you know our law is bad??”.

A netizen added, “Great submission. What’s striking is the double standard…they disregard everything African (look no further than the Partey situation), yet feel entitled to impose their own agenda on us, from LGBTQ issues to whatever else they’re pushing. Sadly, Ghanaians rarely think for themselves, so we’ll not only accept it but defend it too”.

“Steal billions and sleep at home. Steal a phone and you’re on remand for 3 years. Who exactly is this justice system serving?”, one X user added.

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List of the 19 universities accredited to run LLB, pre-bar programs

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List of the 19 universities accredited to run LLB, pre-bar programs

Following President John Dramani Mahama’s signing of the Legal Education Reform Bill (2025) into law, a total of 19 accredited law faculties in Ghana have been accredited to lead the nation’s legal education transition.

These 19 universities have been granted permission to run both the standard Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and the newly introduced pre-bar programs.

Prof. Raymond Atuguba, the Director of the Ghana School of Law, in a statement, wrote, “These Interim Policy Directives are intended to ensure an orderly and effective transition to the new legal education regime, especially for students graduating with an LLB this year, while simultaneously addressing the long-standing backlog of LLB graduates in Ghana.​I will appreciate the immediate dissemination of these directives to your various stakeholders, including students; alumni; university, faculty, and departmental authorities; and continuous monitoring of compliance.

According to the statement, “admissions shall be determined by the respective institutions in accordance with their internal academic rules, admission policies, capacity considerations, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Backlog students admitted under this arrangement will undertake the balance of required foundational theoretical courses before progressing to take the practical requirements of the LPT Programme, in accordance with the new legal education framework. The courses are the same as those listed above for students graduating with an LLB this year.”

See the 19 schools below:

Accra Metropolitan University, School of Law

Ashesi University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Central University, Faculty of Law

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Faculty of Law

Greenfield College, Faculty of Law

KAAF University College, Faculty of Law

Kings University College, Faculty of Law, Governance and International Relations

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Faculty of Law

Lancaster University, Faculty of Law

Mountcrest University, Faculty of Law

Pentecost University, Faculty of Law

Presbyterian University, Faculty of Law

University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS), Faculty of Law

University of Cape Coast, Faculty of Law

University for Development Studies (UDS), Faculty of Law

University of Ghana, School of Law

University of Professional Studies (UPSA), School of Law

Wisconsin International University College, Ghana, Faculty of Law

Zenith University College, Ghana, Faculty of Law

It will be recalled that John Mahama’s signing of the bill ended the Ghana School of Law’s 66-year monopoly, opening the door for more accredited universities to offer professional law programmes.

President Mahama, signing the bill into law on Monday, stated, “Regulate legal education and ensure the highest standards in terms of legal education, but also to open up a space for more opportunities for legal education in Ghana,” he said.

“This particular act has been one that many aspiring lawyers have been looking up to. So it’ll be fine.”

Since 1958, the Ghana School of Law has been the sole institution authorised to run the professional law course required for admission to the Ghana Bar.

With the new legislation, universities that meet accreditation requirements will now be eligible to run professional legal training programmes.

The reform is expected to ease admission pressure, expand opportunities for law graduates, and improve training quality, while ensuring strict regulation and consistent standards are maintained across all institutions through strengthened oversight nationwide.

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“Are there no qualified NDC members?” – Sammi Awuku blows alarm on GoldBod Jewellery CEO double job   

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“Are there no qualified NDC members?” – Sammi Awuku blows alarm on GoldBod Jewellery CEO double job   

Sammi Awuku, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem North, has blown an alarm on Emefa Donkor, the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod Jewellery.

The Akuapem North raise questions about the dual appointments of Emefa Donkor as the GoldBod Jewellery and Chairperson of the Board of the Ghana Tourism Authority.

Sammi Awuku detailed that Section 4(1) of the Tourism Act, 2011 (Act 817) is explicit that the Chairperson of the Board of the Ghana Tourism Authority must be drawn from the private sector.

The MP further questioned why multiple strategic appointments should be concentrated in the hands of one individual when many capable professionals remain available to serve.

He argued that the Mahama government promised a 24-hour economy and the 1:3:3 formula—one job, three people, three shifts to create more opportunities for more Ghanaians; however, Ghanaians are witnessing the opposite, with fewer opportunities being shared among more people and more appointments being concentrated among a select few.

Sammi Awuku quizzed whether there are no competent professionals or qualified NDC members within the tourism, hospitality, travel, events, and creative arts sectors who can chair the Board of the Ghana Tourism Authority.

In a Facebook post, Sammi Awuku wrote, “Good Evening Ghana

AN IMPORTANT QUESTION FOR PRESIDENT MAHAMA AND THE GHANA TOURISM AUTHORITY

Section 4(1) of the Tourism Act, 2011 (Act 817) is unambiguous: the Chairperson of the Board of the Ghana Tourism Authority must come from the private sector.

So, how does Ms Gertrude Emefa Donkor, the Managing Director of GoldBod Jewellery, a state-owned institution, qualify as a private sector representative?

This is not about personalities. It is about compliance with the law.

If a person heads a public institution, exercises public authority and manages public resources on behalf of the state, can that person still be considered a private sector representative under the Tourism Act?

That is the question Ghanaians deserve an answer to.

Is there a shortage of qualified Ghanaians for these important national assignments? Why should multiple strategic appointments be concentrated in the hands of one individual when many capable professionals remain available to serve?

This is particularly difficult to reconcile with the government’s own promises. We were told about a 24-hour economy and the 1:3:3 formula—one job, three people, three shifts to create more opportunities for more Ghanaians.

Yet what we are witnessing appears to suggest the opposite: fewer opportunities being shared among more people and more appointments being concentrated among a select few.

Are there no competent professionals within the tourism, hospitality, travel, events, and creative arts sectors who can chair the Board of the Ghana Tourism Authority?

Are there no qualified NDC members still awaiting appointment? If indeed government prefers to appoint from within its own ranks?

Article 70 gives the President the authority to appoint, but that authority must be exercised in accordance with the laws governing our public institutions. The Tourism Act did not simply require a Chairperson; it specifically required one from the private sector.

Government may argue that the appointment to the Ghana Tourism Authority preceded Ms. Donkor’s appointment as Managing Director of GoldBod. But if circumstances have changed and she now heads a state institution, should the legal requirement not still be respected?

Mr. President, we cannot claim to be strengthening institutions while appearing to overlook provisions deliberately enacted to protect and strengthen those same institutions.

The Ministry of Tourism owes Ghanaians a clear explanation.

Until then, this appointment raises more questions than answers”.

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Video – Family member of the late UCC student tragically killed invokes curses

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Video – Family member of the late UCC student tragically killed invokes curses

A video has surfaced of a traditional leader in Dzodze in the Volta Region who disclosed that she is the sister of the mother of University of Cape Coast (UCC) student, Innocentia Avinu, who was tragically killed, invoking curses.

In a viral video, the traditional leader in Dzodze, Volta Region, home of Innocentia, invoked curses on those responsible for her death, calling for justice and accountability.

According to her, it is not every child that one can kill and go scot-free, calling on the ancestral spirits and river gods as she holds a Schnapp.

Speaking in the viral video, a family member of the late UCC student stated, “I am deeply pained to learn that someone killed Innocentia. She is my elder sister’s daughter. The pain the parents have endured to raise their child to that level is unbearable.

So, I want everyone to know that it is not anybody at all that you can kill and go scot-free”.

“Even if the child has made mistakes and followed a man for this to happen, it is not right. Every lady follows men, and every man is a womanizer. She was not a child. So, with pain, I have invoked my ancestors and the river we live by,” she said in the viral video.

Innocentia Avinu, a  20-year-old student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), who had been reported missing, has been found dead on a beach.

Reports suggest the level 200 UCC student was last seen on June 11, 2026, at the Ayensu Plaza Hostel on the UCC campus when she informed friends that she was leaving campus to meet an acquaintance outside the university community.

According to the information gathered, her family launched a search and appealed to the public for assistance; however, her dead body was discovered on June 12, 2026, at Hatchland Beach Resort, near the University of Cape Coast.

 Eric-Sylvera Kwadzogah Avorgbedor, a cousin of the deceased, has since confirmed her death in an interview, revealing that the cause of death remains unknown.

“The cause of death is unknown for now. I think there is going to be an autopsy on Monday, so until then, we do not actually know what caused her death. Her body was found at Hatchland Beach,” he said.

Authorities have not yet disclosed full details of the condition of the body. Police say they are treating the case as a serious incident and have begun efforts to establish what led to her death.

Reports suggest the police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of her death.

Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie of the Police Public Affairs Unit in the Central Region stated, “The Dean of Students was informed and together with the police and family members, they proceeded to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital mortuary, where the body was shown to the family and confirmed as that of Innocentia Avinu.

“The body was carefully inspected in the presence of the family members, and there were no physical marks on the body. The regional crime scene team visited the scene and processed it. Meanwhile, the body awaits an autopsy. The case is still under investigation,” Inspector Ettie stated.

Meanwhile, the family of the late Innocentia Atsufui Avinu has refuted reports that their daughter’s body parts were harvested.

On June 14, 2026, in a statement, they described the reports as completely false, fabricated, and deeply painful to the family.

Parts of the statement read, “The family strongly condemns and categorically denies malicious reports circulated by certain online platforms and bloggers claiming that our daughter’s body parts were harvested.

These claims are completely false, fabricated, and deeply painful to the family. We urge the general public to disregard them entirely”, it stated.

They further added, “We appeal urgently to the public, social media users, and student communities to stop sharing, forwarding, or publishing photos of Innocentia’s body ashore. We request that you grant her the dignity she deserves and protect our grieving family from further trauma by deleting such files immediately”.

“The Ghana Police Service is actively conducting an investigation to unravel the exact circumstances surrounding her tragic passing. The family is cooperating fully with law enforcement to ensure that clarity and justice are achieved.”

“Our sincere appreciation goes to the management of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), the student body, friends, and the public for the immense support, condolences, and prayers extended to us since this tragedy occurred”, it added.

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