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SHS’s double-track system to be completely abolished by 2027 – Mahama  

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SHS’s double-track system to be completely abolished by 2027 – Mahama  

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his government’s commitment to end the SHS double-track system.

According to President John Mahama, a hundred SHS schools have already reverted to single-track.

Mahama highlighted that his government is firmly committed to abolishing the double-track system entirely through a focused two-year intervention, which will be implemented this year and next year, and will eventually end the double-track system.  

Speaking at the 54th National Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in Accra on Monday, January 5, President Mahama stated, “In 2025 alone, the Free SHS program received 3.5 billion Ghana cedis under the GETFund. This has been the highest allocation since its inception, and this has strengthened logistics, feeding, and learning conditions in our secondary schools”.

He added, “I’m pleased to announce that about 100 double-track schools have already reverted to single-track. And the government remains firmly committed to abolishing the double-track system entirely through a focused two-year intervention, which we call the Ghana Secondary Learning Improvement Project — GSLIP.

This project will improve access and quality and restore full-time schooling for all students. So this year, next year are implementation. By the time we finish implementing, there’ll be no secondary school implementing double-track in this country.”

Meanwhile, the  Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, last year announced an 11-member committee to guide the reversal from double-track to single-track in SHSs and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs).

Prof. Godwin Awabil, University of Cape Coast (UCC), is the chair of the committee tasked with reviewing the 2024/2025 academic calendar and proposing a roadmap for a single-track.

The committee includes,

Prof. Godwin Awabil, University of Cape Coast (UCC)

Prof. Samuel A. Atintono, PRINCOF

Prof. Smile Gavua Dzisi (Mrs.), Deputy Director-General (Management Service), GES

Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, Deputy Director-General (Quality and Access), GES

D. W. Agbenyo, WAEC

Rosemond Wilson (PhD), WAEC

Mr. Augustus Agyemfra, CODE

Mr. David Odjidja, CHASS

Addo Nicholas Nii Kpakpoe, COHBS

Prince Charles Agyemang-Duah, Schools & Instructions Division, GES

Also, Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister for Education, has said the former government’s double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs) negatively affected the quality of education.

The Education Minister noted that the double-track system reduced contact hours and study time for students in the Senior High School.

Speaking at a media briefing on Sunday, August  24, 2025, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “The double-track system has impacted negatively on the quality and outcomes of education under the Free SHS policy. Students have fewer contact hours and less study time, which affects their performance.

“Government’s commitment to ending the system can only be realised at three levels: expanding infrastructure, strengthening digital resources in schools, and allowing private SHSs to absorb qualified students to ease the pressure,” he said at a media briefing.

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“Ato Forson has diligently reduced Ghana’s debt from 61% of GDP to 45% in a year” – Franklin Cudjoe

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“Ato Forson has diligently reduced Ghana’s debt from 61% of GDP to 45% in a year” – Franklin Cudjoe

Franklin Cudjoe, the president of policy think-tank IMANI Africa, has revealed that Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has diligently reduced Ghana’s debt from 61% of GDP to 45% in a year.

The IMANI president highlighted the work done by GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson and BoG Governor Dr Asiama.

According to Franklin Cudjoe, Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson, and Dr Asiama are true patriots.

He highlighted that Sammy Gyamfi, who is leading Goldbod, has brought Ghana substantial reserves, which have helped Ghana service its debts.

Franklin Cudjoe further suggested that Ghana loan money to the IMF to help the less-endowed countries.

In a post on X, Franklin Cudjoe wrote, “But seriously, Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson and Dr Asiama are true patriots. The Goldbod has brought us substantial reserves, which have not only helped absorb the huge losses Ghana incurred through the G4O programme, but also helped with our debt service obligations”.

“It is instructive to note that the Finance Minister has diligently reduced the debt of Ghana ftom 61% of GDP to 45% in a year!!

I think we should be loaning money to the IMF, so they can help other less-endowed countries”, he added.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has told managers of Ghana’s currency to continue whatever they are doing, as the cedi regains respect both locally and internationally.

According to John Mahama, Ghanaians are grateful to the Bank of Ghana and the Finance Ministry for their management of the cedi.

Mahama made this known at the Cedi@60 commemoration by the Bank of Ghana in Accra, themed “Sovereignty, Stability, and Economic Resilience”.

Additionally, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has praised the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi.

The Finance Minister stressed that the work Sammy Gyamfi has done at GoldBod will take another person 5 years to accomplish.

According to Ato Forson, the Ghana Gold Board has played a central role in the ongoing stabilisation of the Ghanaian economy.

Speaking in an interview with Radio Gold, Dr Forson stated, “I had to tackle inflation, and I had to tackle structural issues like how we build reserves to make sure the currency stabilises,”

“It is difficult to get such people around. You need someone with energy, drive, determination and a can-do spirit. You need to study people to know who can deliver, and we believe the President made the right choice.”

“To be honest, the kind of work Sammy Gyamfi has done at GoldBod in the last few months, it will take somebody five years to do, and I salute him for that,” he eulogised.

Dr Forson added, “The coordination we have done is working for us. The structural changes we have made, working together with the Central Bank, are yielding results. Today, you can see that the economy is doing well. It is a combination of effort.”

“There is no way we could have achieved even a quarter of what we have achieved without the support of the President,” Dr Forson said.

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“Daddy, is it true that you are a thief?” – Kwesi Nyantakyi speaks on “Number 12” exposé

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“Daddy, is it true that you are a thief?” – Kwesi Nyantakyi speaks on “Number 12” exposé

Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has said that the controversial “Number 12” investigative exposé by Anas Aremeyaw Anas caused irreparable damage to his life.

It will be recalled that back in 2018, the “Number 12” investigation, which aired, brought shockwaves in Ghana’s football world.

The “Number 12” exposé brought to light the corrupt nature of Ghana’s football, with officials exposed for soliciting bribes and influencing refereeing decisions.

The video led to sweeping reforms in the GFA and the banning of several officials.

Kwesi Nyantakyi, then the GFA boss, was captured in the documentary receiving $65,000 from an undercover reporter and claiming he could leverage political relations to advance business interests.

The controversial “Number 12” investigative exposé by Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Revelations triggered widespread public backlash and led to his resignation from the GFA, CAF and FIFA.

He was also banned by FIFA for life in October 2018, a decision that was subsequently reduced to a 15-year suspension.

According to Kwesi Nyantakyi, his nine-year-old daughter, who was at the time at GIS asked him whether it was true he was a thief.

Speaking on the AM Show, Kwesi Nyantakyi reflected on the controversial “Number 12” investigative exposé by Anas Aremeyaw Anas, saying, “The damage is irreparable, but I don’t have anything against him. He should relax. If his conscience is battling with him, it’s between him and God,” Nyantakyi said.

“My daughter was in GIS at that time, and she asked me, ‘Daddy, is it true that you are a thief?’ I said, how are you to know from this funny question? She said she heard it on the radio. Imagine a judgment by your own daughter that you heard you are a thief,” Nyantakyi told the show.

“The condescending posture of some people towards you…They see you as a condemned criminal. The aura of respectability around you is broken. It was very damning,” he noted.

Also, Kwesi Nyantakyi denied claims that he said he had the president in his pocket in the controversial “Number 12” investigative exposé.

According to Kwesi Nyantakyi, the allegation gained so much notoriety that it would be illogical for him to stand up to even contradict it.

He stressed that the statement was from somebody’s imagination just to discredit him, just to make him look very bad in the eyes of Ghanaians, which they succeeded in doing.

Nyantakyi stated, “ I don’t hold any grudge, I can’t do anything to him, I don’t have the power to do anything to him, I leave him to God.

If there is a day of judgement which I believe there is, it will be an interesting record for us all to present our cases to the Almighty to judge us”.

When asked by the host whether it was true, he had the president in his pocket, Kwesi Nyantakyi stated, “I never said that, please, I challenge you on this network, by the end of the day, produce evidence that I said the President was in my pocket. I never said that.

But that allegation has gained so much notoriety that it will be illogical for me to stand up to even contradict it. But you are a journalist, prove it, call Anas and ask him to give you the evidence before the end of today and publish it for every Ghanaian to see. It was a statement of somebody’s imagination just to discredit me, to make me look very bad in the eyes of the public, and they succeeded”, he added.

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“AG started failing the very day he filed nolle prosequi to drop NDC cases” – MP on ORAL

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“AG started failing the very day he filed nolle prosequi to drop NDC cases” – MP on ORAL

Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has said the Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine, started failing the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) the day he decided to file nolle prosequi to drop NDC cases.

It will be recalled that on February 10, 2025, the ORAL team submitted their final report to President John Mahama, who has since directed the Attorney General for further actions.

The chairman of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed that with just 36 cases, Ghana can potentially recover $ 20.49 billion in stolen state resources.

According to Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the Attorney General’s selective accountability in handling corruption-related cases is failing ORAL.

He stressed that public office holders must be prepared to submit to full legal scrutiny, irrespective of political affiliation.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Citi News, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah stated, “If you decide to let one go and you prosecute the other simply because the person you let go belongs to the same political party, then of course, from that very day, you had failed”.

“I think that the Attorney General started failing the very day he filed the nolle prosequi in respect of members of the NDC who were standing trial prior to the government taking office. Because there is no discrimination in terms of public funds”.

“He started failing on ORAL (Operation Recover All Loots) because ORAL forms part of the NDC’s reset agenda. If you are going to fight corruption then it should be a more comprehensive fight,” he stated.

Also, Daniel Domelevo, a former Auditor-General, has told the Attorney-General that Ghanaians are losing hope regarding the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative.

Domelevo stressed that the credibility of the anti-corruption fight now rests largely on how the Attorney-General.

According to him, the delays in high-profile cases submitted under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative could deepen public cynicism.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, Domelevo stated, “My expectation is the same as I’ve been saying, when we’re going to fight corruption, you should fight it from the top”.

“Because people are losing hope. People are losing confidence. People think it’s going to be business as usual. Nothing is going to happen,” he said.

Domelevo added, “So if it is possible, it should come out with different teams. Some of the issues, remember, I’ve said them and again, that they need to be audited. You can’t just pick what is in our report and go to court”.

“So you should give it out for several audits to be happening concurrently, investigations done concurrently, so that we can start telling people that this is progress we have made. I think that will be good now.”

“Ghanaians losing hope; they think it’s going to be business as usual” – Domelevo tells AG

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“Ghanaians losing hope; they think it’s going to be business as usual” – Domelevo tells AG

Daniel Domelevo, a former Auditor-General, has told the Attorney-General that Ghanaians are losing hope regarding the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative.

Domelevo stressed that the credibility of the anti-corruption fight now rests largely on how the Attorney-General.

According to him, the delays in high-profile cases submitted under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative could deepen public cynicism.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, Domelevo stated, “My expectation is the same as I’ve been saying, when we’re going to fight corruption, you should fight it from the top”.

“Because people are losing hope. People are losing confidence. People think it’s going to be business as usual. Nothing is going to happen,” he said.

Domelevo added, “So if it is possible, it should come out with different teams. Some of the issues, remember, I’ve said them and again, that they need to be audited. You can’t just pick what is in our report and go to court”.

“So you should give it out for several audits to be happening concurrently, investigations done concurrently, so that we can start telling people that this is progress we have made. I think that will be good now.”

It will be recalled that on February 10, 2025, the ORAL team submitted their final report to President John Mahama, who has since directed the Attorney General for further actions.

The chairman of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed that with just 36 cases, Ghana can potentially recover $ 20.49 billion in stolen state resources.

Meanwhile, Dr Dominic Ayine, the Attorney-General, has said the Mahama government’s Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) is going well.

The Attorney General further issued a stern warning to state institutions that 2026 is going to be a different year for ORAL.

According to the Attorney General, state institutions that delay when called upon to provide information on alleged corruption will be viewed as being complicit.

Addressing the media in Accra on Monday, December 22, the Attorney General state, “The ORAL investigation is going on well. 2026 is going to be a different year. If I make demands on you [state institutions] and you delay, I will take the view that you are complicit.

“So all state institutions that have information that is needed to file criminal prosecutions should not delay in submitting the information”.

I was close to being CAF President, but life goes on – Kwesi Nyantakyi

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I was close to being CAF President, but life goes on – Kwesi Nyantakyi

Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former  President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has revealed he was close to becoming the next president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

According to Kwesi Nyantakyi, he was the first vice president of the federation and, at the time, the most senior football official on the African continent.

Kwesi Nyantakyi claimed he was the favourable person to step into the CAF president’s shoes.

Speaking in an interview on Joy News on Tuesday, January 6, Kwesi Nyantakyi stated, “It was very possible. At the time I exited CAF and football, I was the first vice president of the federation”.

“I was the next most senior football official on the continent of Africa. So it was just a matter of course that if the president was not there, I was the most favourable person to step into his shoes,”

He added, “So, Ghana would have had a CAF president. Although it is still possible. With the current regime of officers and the future, anybody who works hard can be the president”.

“I am not hurt by anything like that. Life goes on. There are many opportunities in life for every individual,” he said.

Mr Nyantakyi, in the same interview, asserted that the controversial “Number 12” investigative exposé by Anas Aremeyaw Anas caused irreparable damage to his life.

According to Kwesi Nyantakyi, his nine-year-old daughter, who was at the time at GIS, asked him whether it was true he was a thief.

Speaking on the AM Show, Kwesi Nyantakyi reflected on the controversial “Number 12” investigative exposé by Anas Aremeyaw Anas, saying, “The damage is irreparable, but I don’t have anything against him. He should relax. If his conscience is battling with him, it’s between him and God,” Nyantakyi said.

“My daughter was in GIS at that time, and she asked me, ‘Daddy, is it true that you are a thief?’ I said, how are you to know from this funny question? She said she heard it on the radio. Imagine a judgment by your own daughter that you heard you are a thief,” Nyantakyi told the show.

“The condescending posture of some people towards you…They see you as a condemned criminal. The aura of respectability around you is broken. It was very damning,” he noted.

Also, Kwesi Nyantakyi denied claims that he said he had the president in his pocket in the controversial “Number 12” investigative exposé.

According to Kwesi Nyantakyi, the allegation gained so much notoriety that it would be illogical for him to stand up to even contradict it.

He stressed that the statement was from somebody’s imagination just to discredit him, just to make him look very bad in the eyes of Ghanaians, which they succeeded in doing.

Nyantakyi stated, “I don’t hold any grudge, I can’t do anything to him, I don’t have the power to do anything to him, I leave him to God.

If there is a day of judgement which I believe there is, it will be an interesting record for us all to present our cases to the Almighty to judge us”.

When asked by the host whether it was true, he had the president in his pocket, Kwesi Nyantakyi stated, “I never said that, please, I challenge you on this network, by the end of the day, produce evidence that I said the President was in my pocket. I never said that.

But that allegation has gained so much notoriety that it will be illogical for me to stand up to even contradict it. But you are a journalist, prove it, call Anas and ask him to give you the evidence before the end of today and publish it for every Ghanaian to see. It was a statement of somebody’s imagination just to discredit me, to make me look very bad in the eyes of the public, and they succeeded”, he added.

It will be recalled that back in 2018, the “Number 12” investigation, which aired, brought shockwaves in Ghana’s football world.

The “Number 12” exposé brought to light the corrupt nature of Ghana’s football, with officials exposed for soliciting bribes and influencing refereeing decisions.

The video led to sweeping reforms in the GFA and the banning of several officials.

Kwesi Nyantakyi, then the GFA boss, was captured in the documentary receiving $65,000 from an undercover reporter and claiming he could leverage political relations to advance business interests.

The controversial “Number 12” investigative exposé by Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Revelations triggered widespread public backlash and led to his resignation from the GFA, CAF and FIFA.

He was also banned by FIFA for life in October 2018, a decision that was subsequently reduced to a 15-year suspension.

 “I never said, I have the President in my pocket” — Kwesi Nyantakyi on Number 12 exposé

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 “I never said, I have the President in my pocket” — Kwesi Nyantakyi on Number 12 exposé

The former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, has boldly refuted claims that he said he had the president in his pocket in the controversial “Number 12” investigative exposé by Anas Aremeyaw Anas.

According to Kwesi Nyantakyi, the allegation gained so much notoriety that it would be illogical for him to stand up to even contradict it.

He stressed that the statement was from somebody’s imagination just to discredit him, just to make him look very bad in the eyes of Ghanaians, which they succeeded in doing.

Speaking on the AM Show, Kwesi Nyantakyi reflected on the controversial “Number 12” investigative exposé by Anas Aremeyaw Anas, saying, “ I don’t hold any grudge, I can’t do anything to him, I don’t have the power to do anything to him, I leave him to God.

If there is a day of judgement which I believe there is, it will be an interesting record for us all to present our cases to the Almighty to judge us”.

When asked by the host whether it was true, he had the president in his pocket, Kwesi Nyantakyi stated, “I never said that, please, I challenge you on this network, by the end of the day, produce evidence that I said the President was in my pocket. I never said that.

But that allegation has gained so much notoriety that it will be illogical for me to stand up to even contradict it. But you are a journalist, prove it, call Anas and ask him to give you the evidence before the end of today and publish it for every Ghanaian to see. It was a statement of somebody’s imagination just to discredit me, to make me look very bad in the eyes of the public, and they succeeded”, he added.

It will be recalled that back in 2018, the “Number 12” investigation, which aired, brought shockwaves in Ghana’s football world.

The “Number 12” exposé brought to light the corrupt nature of Ghana’s football, with officials exposed for soliciting bribes and influencing refereeing decisions.

The video led to sweeping reforms in the GFA and the banning of several officials.

Kwesi Nyantakyi, then the GFA boss, was captured in the documentary receiving $65,000 from an undercover reporter and claiming he could leverage political relations to advance business interests.

The controversial “Number 12” investigative exposé by Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Revelations triggered widespread public backlash and led to his resignation from the GFA, CAF and FIFA.

He was also banned by FIFA for life in October 2018, a decision that was subsequently reduced to a 15-year suspension.

Some netizens reacting to Kwesi Nyantakyi stated, “I’m really concerned with our media and journalism as a whole. You invite someone with no research or documentation to the show, and he ends up challenging you, the journalist? Appalling!!”.

One more X user added, “Today our judicial system is working perfectly all thanks to 3y3 government now he can go all out to the court to protect his image because I know this man is a great man”.

“Why are Ghanaian journalists and media houses keeping making corrupt people more relevant than seeking accountability from them, crazy Ghana 🇬🇭 is a Christian country and the most corrupt country”, one X user added.

Another netizen added, “This man is a fool. We all watched the video, which kind call Anas again ??

This kind of mind games we are conversant with it wai”.

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Mzbel hauls Prophet Fire Oja to Police CID for allegedly defaming her

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Mzbel hauls Prophet Fire Oja to Police CID for allegedly defaming her

Ghanaian singer Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah, popularly known as Mzbel, has dragged controversial prophet Jedidiah Henry Kore, popularly known as Fire Oja, to the Police CID.

Mzbel confirmed Prophet Fire Oja. In an Instagram post.

She announced that Prophet Fire Oja had pleaded guilty to all charges levelled against him and had apologised to her.

She further revealed that Prophet Fire Oja is currently being prepared for court proceedings to ensure justice is served, similar to the case of Nana Agradaa.

Mzbel’s complaint follows Fire Oja, who was heard making allegations about Mzbel’s health.

Prophet Fire Oja in the viral video claimed that Mzbel was seriously ill and had been admitted to a hospital at Kasoa.

“Mzbel was seriously ill, and she was taken to a hospital at Kasoa. It was God who saved her. But she has come online to say that she went to do soul travel. Be very careful if you are following her. If you are following such a public figure, be careful because she can lead you to the wrong place.

“I dare Mzbel to come out and deny it if I am telling lies. I have evidence of everything I am saying right now. If she thinks I am telling lies, she should dare come online and deny it,” he said.

Reports suggest Prophet Fire Oja was arrested on January 5, 2025, following a formal complaint made by Mzbel to the Ghana Police Service.

Mzbel denied the allegations, saying, “At the CID headquarters, Fire Oja admitted he did not know me and apologised for his unsavoury comments. I was satisfied with the police action and legal process they initiated against the accused”.

Those comments are completely unfounded. I was not admitted to any hospital after my Soul Travel Experience, nor did I receive any infusion at a health facility. Anyone with evidence to the contrary should present it”.

Some netizen reactimg to the video stated, “Hmmm…The controversy arose from a viral video where Prophet Jedidiah Henry Kore (known as Fire Oja), leader of Zion Prayer Ministries International, claimed Mzbel suffered severe health issues (including hospitalisation) after a “soul travel” spiritual experience with Ola Maame in 2025. He also accused her of conspiring to defraud women. Mzbel denied these allegations, stating she was never hospitalised and challenged anyone spreading the claims to provide evidence”.

A netizen added, “Mzbel just set the bar high. Finally, someone is showing that fame or influence doesn’t make you untouchable. Ghana needs more of this kind of accountability. Let this be a reminder: your words carry weight, and justice doesn’t play favorites”

“Yes, he should face the laws for his actions, but I don’t understand why most of you are attacking his calling ‘Prophet’ instead of his character. Why??” another Ghanaian wrote.

One more netizen added, “According to some older folks I spoke to, they alleged Ghana became worse with corruption when these small small churches and prophets started springing up in numbers, personally I think evil sees evil more! There hasn’t been any prophecy about progress by these prophets”.

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Prophet Fire Oja arrested by Ghana Police

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Prophet Fire Oja arrested by Ghana Police

Ghanaian singer Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah, popularly known as Mzbel, has confirmed the arrest of the controversial prophet Jedidiah Henry Kore, popularly known as Fire Oja.

Mzbel, in an Instagram post, announced that Prophet Fire Oja had pleaded guilty to all charges levelled against him and had apologised to her.

She further revealed that Prophet Fire Oja is currently being prepared for court proceedings to ensure justice is served, similar to the case of Nana Agradaa.

Mzbel’s complaint follows Fire Oja, who was heard making allegations about Mzbel’s health.

Prophet Fire Oja in the viral video claimed that Mzbel was seriously ill and had been admitted to a hospital at Kasoa.

“Mzbel was seriously ill, and she was taken to a hospital at Kasoa. It was God who saved her. But she has come online to say that she went to do soul travel. Be very careful if you are following her. If you are following such a public figure, be careful because she can lead you to the wrong place.

“I dare Mzbel to come out and deny it if I am telling lies. I have evidence of everything I am saying right now. If she thinks I am telling lies, she should dare come online and deny it,” he said.

Reports suggest Prophet Fire Oja was arrested on January 5, 2025, following a formal complaint made by Mzbel to the Ghana Police Service.

Some netizen reactimg to the video stated, “Hmmm…The controversy arose from a viral video where Prophet Jedidiah Henry Kore (known as Fire Oja), leader of Zion Prayer Ministries International, claimed Mzbel suffered severe health issues (including hospitalisation) after a “soul travel” spiritual experience with Ola Maame in 2025. He also accused her of conspiring to defraud women. Mzbel denied these allegations, stating she was never hospitalised and challenged anyone spreading the claims to provide evidence”.

A netizen added, “Mzbel just set the bar high. Finally, someone is showing that fame or influence doesn’t make you untouchable. Ghana needs more of this kind of accountability. Let this be a reminder: your words carry weight, and justice doesn’t play favorites”

“Yes, he should face the laws for his actions, but I don’t understand why most of you are attacking his calling ‘Prophet’ instead of his character. Why??” another Ghanaian wrote.

One more netizen added, “According to some older folks I spoke to, they alleged Ghana became worse with corruption when these small small churches and prophets started springing up in numbers, personally I think evil sees evil more! There hasn’t been any prophecy about progress by these prophets”.

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“If God chose King Cyrus, who was not a jew, then God can choose a Muslim like me to lead Ghana” – Dr Bawumia

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“If God chose King Cyrus, who was not a jew, then God can choose a Muslim like me to lead Ghana” – Dr Bawumia

Former Vice President and NPP flagbearer hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has draw religious parallel from the biblical story of King Cyrus with his own circumstances.

According to Dr Bawumia, if God can choose the non-Jewish King Cyrus, He can choose a Muslim like him to lead Ghana.

Speaking to NPP delegates, Dr Bawumia stated, “King Cyrus of Persia, he was not a jew, but God chose him to lead the Israelite to Israel. If God can choose King Cyrus, who was not a jew, God can choose Dr Bawumia, who is a Muslim, to lead Ghana”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to Bawumia’s comments stated, “Bawumia is a tribal bigot; he does it effortlessly when it suits him. He went to the north and said Mahama only has one term and is not going to be accountable, he has two terms, so they should vote for him not because he can deliver but because he’s one of them”.

“Ghana isn’t a religious state. Ghana isn’t a Christian state, so what is the point?”, another netizen added.

One X user added, “Voter apathy stemmed from economic hardships, perceived arrogance, unpopular policies (E-Levy, DDEP), and low base turnout, not religious bias, as confirmed by internal reviews like the Oquaye Committee and Bawumia’s own admissions. Faith-based defences come risky”.

Another Ghanaian added, “I wish the Constitution States ” Election must only be held when a government isn’t performing. ” If the economy is getting better, why waste resources to vote and the country reverses again. It seems it’s only an election some think of and others development”.

One more X user added, “God will not choose Bawumia because of we his children. We talk to our father and he hears us. We forbid Bawumia to lead Ghana. Thousand cattles sacrifice won’t change anything. Already you have spent a lot on the first you want to take it back. Sorry!!”

Meanwhile, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has boldly declared that the party under his leadership will come back to power after the 2028 election.

Dr Bawumia made this bold declaration during an interview on Spear FM in Damongo, during his campaign tour of the Savannah Region.

The NPP flagbearer aspirant stated, “I believe that this party, the NPP, under my leadership, will come back to power after the 2028 election. We are going to work hard for them and work hard for the people of Ghana. I want them to have their trust in me, and I will deliver victory in 2028, by the grace of God”.

He further called NPP Damongo delegates not to vote for him because he is from the north.

According to Dr Bawumia, the NPP Damongo delegates should vote for him based on his track record, competence, integrity and vision.

He urged the North and NPP delegates to vote based on his leadership qualities.

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“Economy no longer number one issue for voters, jobs is” – Mussa Dankwah

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“Economy no longer number one issue for voters, jobs is” – Mussa Dankwah

Mussa Dankwah, the Global InfoAnalytics Executive Director, has disclosed that Ghana’s economy is no longer the number one issue for voters.

According to Mussa Dankwah, Jobs have replace economy as voters’ top concern when he speaks to voters.

He noted that before the 2024 election, the three things that bothered voters were the economy, jobs, and education, adding that voters’ priorities have shifted.

Mussa Dankwah further stressed that he expects the NDC government to create jobs.

Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show on January 6, Mussa Dankwah disclosed, “I expect them to create jobs; if you speak to voters today, the economy is no longer a threat to them. The economy is no longer the number one issue for them. It suggests that they are okay with the economy.”

“The issue is job creation. If you look at the last election, before the election, the three top issues that bothered voters were the economy, jobs, and education.”

He added, “On points one and three, which were the top three issues, they are having success in doing that. But the problem they have is job creation, which is the biggest threat. We’ve been told that it’s a national security threat for many years. It still remains. A chunk of the youth have no job.”

“Whatever the government needs to take to create jobs, the environment that will create jobs, they have to. There’s no excuse for them. The people will be disappointed, but in the second year, if nothing happens, I can tell them for a fact.”

Mussa Dankwah added, “So if they have any focus that they have to pay attention to, that should be job creation. And as to how they do it, I’ve been hearing them talking about mechanised agriculture and stuff. I don’t care what it means to get the jobs. The jobs must be there.”

They can’t resolve unemployment, no. They must be seen to have made substantial improvement or gains in reducing the rate of unemployment. If they don’t, that will be the biggest hurdle they have to confront next election.”

Meanwhile, the  Ghana Statistical Service has revealed that jobs are increasing, but the unemployment rate in Ghana is not falling.

Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, the Government Statistician, noted that despite the strong employment numbers, job quality remains a major challenge.

The Government Statistician revealed that more than two-thirds of employed persons were in vulnerable employment, especially women, rural workers and persons in Agriculture.

He detailed that youth unemployment among persons aged 15 to 24 consistently exceeded the national average, with the highest rates (32.4%).

Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, on Thursday, December 18, stated, “The key message here is that jobs are increasing, but the unemployment rate is not falling in a sustained way. New job creation is still not fast enough to absorb new entrants, especially young people and urban job seekers.

“Youth unemployment consistently exceeded the national average, with the highest rates (32.4%) recorded among persons aged 15 to 24. In addition, about 21.5 per cent of young people aged 15–24 were not in employment, education, or training (NEET)”.

“This represents a significant loss of productive potential and underscores the urgency of targeted youth employment and skills interventions. Urban unemployment remained higher than rural unemployment, and females continued to experience higher unemployment rates than males,” he said.

“Please help me, I have toiled” – NDC supporter holding a photo with Mahama cries out

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“Please help me, I have toiled” – NDC supporter holding a photo with Mahama cries out

A supporter of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed to President John Mahama and party supporters to come to her aid and assist her after feeling neglected.

The elderly NDC supporter holding a photo she snapped with President Mahama during the campaign season stressed that she is being mocked by NDC and NPP supporters.

She expressed her frustration, saying that despite working hard for the party’s victory, people are mocking her for not receiving any rewards in return.

Speaking in a viral video shared on X, the elderly NDC supporter stated, “Ghanaians, and Mahama’s people, wherever there is an NDC member, please help me. I have toiled for the NDC; people are even laughing at me. NDC and NPP people are making fun of me, saying Mahama is now president and he has not done anything for me”.

Some netizens reacting to the NDC supporter stated, “At the end of the day all about personal interest, but we tackle our leaders”.

“Slay queens have taken over .. grass roots dey br3 pass”, another netizen claimed.

“Reward? What do people expect when their party wins power? She wants to be paid money or what.. the millions who voted should be paid each too I guess”, another Ghanaian added.

One more netizen added, “This selfish mindset has to stop. Her reward is a better Ghana that everyone is enjoying now. Does she think she is the only one who worked hard for the party?”

Also, Ghanaian singer Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah, popularly known as Mzbel, has cried out, accusing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) leadership of using and dumping her after winning the 2024 elections.

Mzbel revealed that NDC party officials were easily accessible during the campaign season, but are now refusing to answer her calls or return messages and those who do rudely speak to her.

According to Mzbel, she made some promises to degree holders who accompanied her to the campaign, and some now believe she has been sorted out, abandoning them to their fate, adding that she has not received anything from all the campaigning she did for the NDC.

Mzbel revealed that degree holders who followed her during the campaign are pressuring her demanding jobs.

The musician revealed she runs a restaurant business and was seeking government catering services, but has been snubbed.

Speaking on Accra-based Aluta FM, Mzbel explained, “It is not that easy, as I am sitting here, I have not been told anything, I have lobbied for some contracts because I have a restaurant, and the government sometimes organises food to be supplied, I have chased that contract, but I have been snubbed.

I know everybody at the party, I know all the big men at the party, and I have their numbers during the campaign time. They communicated with me, but after the election, when you send a message, they talk to you anyhow.

So, anyone who followed me to the campaign and thinks I have gone for something just for myself, I beg you, they have not been given anything, even me, when I am fighting for them, they are rudely speaking to me.

I am asking for a job, I am not even asking them to build a story building or build a car for me. The degree holders who followed me to campaign for the NDC they want jobs.

Mzbel has been vocal about his affiliation with the NDC since 2012 and led the Celebrities for Mahama group during the 2024 campaign.

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“If you help teachers with their housing, our friendship will break” – Pianim jokingly tells Mahama

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“If you help teachers with their housing, our friendship will break” – Pianim jokingly tells Mahama

Kwame Pianim, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has jokingly told President John Dramani Mahama that their friendship will break if he helps teachers with their housing.

The NPP member at the event jokingly warned President John Dramani Mahama against helping teachers with housing; he noted that such a move would embarrass his party.

According to Mr Pianim, he deliberately refused to appeal to the President for housing support for teachers, despite pressure from others to do so.

Speaking at the 54th National Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in Accra on Monday, January 5, Kwame Pianim stated, “Mr President, I am happy you are here. Whenever the teachers call you, you don’t send just anybody.

Some people will not even send the Minister of Education, but I don’t want to praise you too much (he drew laughter from the crowd), because the way we started with everybody cheering. I don’t want to lose the support of the teachers, they way you’re going, you’ll take 80% of the teachers’ votes—and we don’t want that”.

He further added, “Mr President, here’s a fourth thing I will not ask you for,” he said. “Even though Thomas is very keen for me to say, ask the President to help us with housing, I said no.”

The senior NPP figure asserted that his party failed to adequately address teachers’ housing needs while in government and jokingly suggested it would be politically awkward to see the Mahama administration succeed where the NPP had failed.

“I said, we didn’t help you with housing. Why would I let the President help you with housing?” he stated, which triggered laughter from the audience.

“So I’ll tell the President, Mr President, whatever you do, if you help the teachers with housing and put my party to shame, our friendship will break,” he said.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama at the event condemned a viral video which captured some students attacking a teacher.

Mahama condemned the recent attacks on teachers as he expressed concerns over the handling of students who attack their teachers.

It will be recalled that last year October 2025, a viral video captured students reportedly attacking the teacher after he refused to allow them to cheat in exams.

Reports later surfaced that the parents of the students reached an out-of-court settlement with the teacher.

Speaking at the Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), President Mahama stated, “Indeed, I saw the video of the Maths teacher being beaten because he refused to allow our students to cheat, and they had a sense of entitlement.

“How is that? This is assault. It is criminal. But when we inquired, the police also said the teacher was compensated, so he didn’t want to press charges anymore”.

At least the children should have been booked, they should have been taken through the legal process, and at least if nothing at all, they should have been bonded to be of good behavior for a period of time, and then we will believe that justice has been done. As for assault on teachers, I am with you 100%, we will deal with it,” he stated.

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Chelsea appoints Liam Rosenior as new head coach

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Chelsea appoints Liam Rosenior as new head coach

Club World Cup Champions Chelsea have appointed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach of the men’s team.

The English Premier League side, in a statement announcing the appointment on of Liam Rosenior on their official website, wrote, “Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Liam Rosenior as head coach of the men’s team.

The Englishman has signed a contract with the club that will take him through to 2032.

Rosenior arrives at Stamford Bridge after coaching overseas with RC Strasbourg, where he led the French club to European qualification for the first time in 19 years in his first season, and following earlier roles in England with Hull City and Derby County.

On moving to the Premier League, he said: ‘I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed Head Coach of Chelsea Football Club. This is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies.

‘My job is to protect that identity and create a team that reflects these values in every game we play as we continue winning trophies. To be entrusted with this role means the world to me and I want to thank all involved for the opportunity and faith in undertaking this job. I will give everything to bring the success this club deserves.

‘I believe deeply in teamwork, unity, togetherness and working for one another, and those values will be at the heart of everything we do. They will be the foundation of our success.

‘I am excited to work with this extremely talented group of players and staff, to build strong connections on and off the pitch, and to create an environment where everyone feels united and driven by the same goal.

‘There is a real hunger to win, and I will give everything, every single day, to help this team compete and win at the very highest level to make everyone connected and proud to be a part of Chelsea Football Club.

‘I want our fans to be proud of who we are and what we represent in every single game that we play. They are the soul of this enormous, historic and huge football club.

‘I cannot wait to meet you all. I cannot wait to get started.’

Liam has shown that he can build teams with a clear way of playing while setting the highest standards with players on and off the pitch. While there will continue to be a focus on player development, the Club’s expectations and ambitions remain high.

Liam has the ability to get the best out of this squad quickly and joins us with the responsibility and the backing to ensure Chelsea continues to compete at the top level in all competitions this season and in seasons to come”, Chelsea official website stated.

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Ayine exposes Ofosu-Kwakye’s lies about Godfred Dame on Akonta mining

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Ayine exposes Ofosu-Kwakye’s lies about Godfred Dame on Akonta mining

The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice has, in official responses to a Right to Information (RTI) request, debunked and exposed as untrue allegations made by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, against former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Mr. Godfred Yeboah Dame, on an Accra-based television station, Metro TV’s programme “Good Morning Ghana”.

Appearing on the widely watched television programme on Friday, 10th October, 2025, as a panelist with host of Metro TV’s “Good Evening Ghana” programme, Paul Adom-Otchere, Felix Ofosu Kwakye categorically asserted that Mr Dame had deliberately ignored a report confirming illegal mining activities allegedly perpetrated by Akonta Mining Company Limited, a company owned by Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Bosiako (Wontumi) presented to the former Attorney-General by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, whilst he was in office. “President Akufo-Addo was not willing to punish anybody for anything that he did under his government. They engaged in illegal mining. The CID investigates, and then you come on national television and say that the person who has been fingered in that CID report is innocent, and did nothing … he knew It… If he didn’t know, then he did not deserve to be in the position. The Attorney-General of the day (Godfred Dame) cannot claim that he didn’t know about the report. What they are they saying by this, then is that, they didn’t investigate the claims against Akonta mining, which is even worse.”

Alarmed by the wild allegations of Felix Ofosu-Kwakye, the co-panelist, on the programme Mr. Paul Adom-Otchere stated that he had checked with the former Attorney-General, Godfred Dame, who had said that no such report was presented to him in his tenure as Attorney-General. “Maybe you should call the Attorney-General and ask him … that the Government Minister says you are aware of the report. He says I am not aware of the report”. Paul Adom-Otchere said.

However, motivated by what he claimed was factual record he had, Mr. Felix Ofosu-Kwakye stated that “Paul, what you are saying has grave implications for the competence of Godfred Dame as Attorney-General. What you are saying is that … I am saying that there was a CID report done in 2022 and given to the Government which they did not act on. I am saying that the Attorney-General and the Government are aware. The implication of what you are saying is that he (Dame) was not fit for the job and by inaction he was complicit in galamsey by inaction.” Ofosu-Kwakye proceeded to make other serious allegations against the former Attorney-General insinuating that he was complicit in galamsey and that by virtue of that, he was not fit to hold the office of Attorney-General and Minister for Justice.

However, shortly after the television programme, a private legal practitioner, Mr. Jonathan Asare, with a reputation for conducting investigations into public interest legal matters, filed an RTI request to the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine to establish whether records at his office supported the allegations of Felix Ofosu-Kwakye. The private legal practitioner sought to know when the investigations into alleged illegal mining by Akonta Mining was concluded, when the CID presented a docket to the Attorney-General and whether the CID presented any docket on Akonta Mining to the Attorney-General between 2022 and 2024.

In a formal response to the RTI request signed by the designated information Officer of the Ministry of Justice and Office of the Attorney-General, Lydia Attoh delivered on 22nd December, 2025, the Attorney-General replied denying the claims by Ofosu-Kwakye that investigations by the CID on Akonta Mining were concluded by the CID before 2025 and a docket presented to the former Attorney-General, Godfred Dame in his tenure in office. The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice further stated clearly that the docket was only presented to the office on 15th September, 2025. The following is the verbatim reproduction of the letter from the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of justice:

“1. When did the CID complete its investigations on Akonta Mining?

 ANSWER: In October, 2022, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service received some petitions from Ing. Ken Ashigbey and Martin Kpebu Esq. requesting that investigations be conducted into the mining activities of Akonta Mining Co. Ltd in the Tano Nimire forest. Upon receipt of these petitions, the Ghana Police Service commenced its investigations into the alleged illegal mining activities of Akonta Mining. WE ARE HOWEVER UNABLE TO TELL WITH SPECIFICITY WHEN INVESTIGATIONS WERE COMPLETED.

2. When did the CID present its docket to the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice?

ANSWER: The CID presented its docket to this office ON OR ABOUT 15TH SEPTEMBER, 2025.

3. Did the CID present a docket after completing its investigations on Akonta Mining to the Attorney-General between 2022 – 2024 and if so, when was it done?

ANSWER: NO, this office DID NOT RECEIVE A DOCKET IN RESPECT OF AKONTA MINING WITHIN THE STIPULATED TIME FRAME.”

The response to the RTI request has since been delivered to lawyer Jonathan Asare. With the emphatic denial of the allegations made by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu-Kwakye against the former Attorney-General, it remains to be seen whether the Minister will retract and apologise to Mr. Godfred Yeboah Dame, or what legal remedies the former Attorney-General will have recourse to.

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Akufo-Addo’s statue completely removed; replaced with a new structure

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Akufo-Addo’s statue completely removed; replaced with a new structure

The statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital, has been completely removed, making way for a new structure.

In a viral post shared by SIKAOFFICIAL stated, “The statue of former President Nana Addo, which was put up at the Efia Nkwanta Regional Hospital roundabout in Sekondi, has been dismantled and is set to be replaced with a new structure”.

It will be recalled that on November 6, 2024, the statue was unveiled to honour the then-president Akufo-Addo. The statue in December 2024 received repairs to the leg after it suffered noticeable damage.

Following the repair works, the entire statue was toppled and destroyed, with the head and the knee area smashed. It reportedly occurred at about 1:30 am on January 13, 2025.

However, reports had suggested that the statue of the former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi, will be reinstalled following repair works.

According to the report, a replacement statue has been completed and will soon be re-erected at the Effiankwanta Regional Hospital Roundabout in Sekondi.

This was revealed by the independent parliamentary candidate Prophet Elisha Joshua for the Evalue Gwira constituency in the 2024 Election, who had earlier pledged to restore the monument, emphasising that such actions of political intolerance should not be condoned.

Speaking in an interview on Connect FM’s Omanbapa Morning Show, Prophet Joshua, “Acts like these must not be encouraged since they could create a dangerous precedent. Tomorrow, someone may decide to destroy whatever President Mahama will also build”.

Prophet Joshua claimed that the statue was initially dismantled due to ongoing road construction at the site.

He revealed he intends to seek formal approval from regional authorities before reinstalling the monument.

Prophet Joshua added, “The main reason it was taken down was because the road was not completed. Now that the road is done, the statue can be erected without opposition from anyone”.

“The roundabout and the pillar where the statue stood are still intact. The new statue has been moulded, and we’ll soon meet with the regional leaders to get their consent for reinstallation,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyeman IV, had already denied involvement in the Akufo-Addo statue.

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“Our men did not assault the journalist” – National PRO GNFS

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“Our men did not assault the journalist” – National PRO GNFS

The National Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) DO II Desmond Ackah, has denied claims that fire officers assaulted Samuel Addo, a journalist with Class Media.

According to DO II Desmond Ackah, personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service did not assault the Class FM journalist.

He claimed that the journalist’s phone was seized because he was recording an altercation at the fire scene without permission.

The National PRO, GNFS, is quoted by GHOne TV to have said, “Our men did not assault the journalist, they seized his phone because he was recording an altercation at the fire scene without permission”.

However, Samuel Addo has broken his silence concerning the assault, accusing the personnel of holding his neck, pulling his hands behind his back, and assaulting him.

He revealed he lost GHS10,200, missing from the GHS20,000 he had with him during the alleged assault by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

According to Mr Addo, he had initially filed a report on the morning show and decided to approach fire service personnel to obtain their version of events.

Arriving at their station, he revealed the officers were allegedly assaulting civilians.

Speaking in an interview, he stated, “I decided to capture the scene,” he recounted. “As I was filming, a young fire service personnel approached me. I introduced myself as a media person, and he walked away. A few minutes later, about 10 of them, including the same officer, came toward me. They held my neck, pulled my hands behind my back, and assaulted me.

“They took my phone, tore my belt, and took both away. Later, I realised my bag was open, and upon checking, I discovered that GHS10,200 was missing from the GHS20,000 I had with me.”

“The money is still missing. I have reported everything to the police,” he added.

Samuel Addo was allegedly assaulted by officers of the Ghana National Fire Service.

The Class FM reporter was assaulted while on duty at the Kasoa New Market.

Reports suggest the Class FM reporter was allegedly assaulted while covering a fire outbreak at the Kasoa New Market in the Central Region.

According to reports, the reporter was filming a confrontation between fire service personnel and traders at the market and was allegedly attacked by some officers, despite identifying himself as a journalist.

He was physically confronted by some fire service officers who allegedly attempted to prevent him from filming the scene on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Also, a viral video circulating on social media shows the journalist being manhandled amid a chaotic scene, with some Fire Service officers shouting at him.

Meanwhile, Class Media Group has called for a swift and impartial probe into the alleged assault on staff.

The media group expressed deep concern over the alleged assault on one of its journalists by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

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Watch Adom Kyei’s church members rush to fetch sand from newly constructed auditorium

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Watch Adom Kyei’s church members rush to fetch sand from newly constructed auditorium

A video has surfaced of some members of Prophet Adom Kyei’s Believers Worship Centre, popularly known as the Philadelphia Movement, rushing to fetch sand from the premises of the newly constructed church auditorium.

According to the members of the Believers Worship Centre, they believe that it is a holy ground and possesses miracle-inducing properties.

The members asserted that they are doing this of their own volition, and believe, adding that they have not been directed by Prophet Adom Kyei to fetch the sand.

Some netizens reacting to the development wrote, “This is nothing new. People have faith in all manner of things. Whatever you believe will work either against you or on your behalf. Faith sometimes goes against “common sense” and that’s why it works for some and doesn’t work for others. If that’s their belief, good luck to them. We all believe something”.

A netizen noted, “Many Christians do similar during pilgrimage to Holy Sites in Jerusalem. Comes down to faith”.

“When faith turns into quarry work, it’s no longer worship; it’s superstition with branding. Miracles don’t come from sand; they come from sense”, one more X user added.

In related news, two people have been killed and 21 others injured after a church bus carrying Adom Kyei’s Church members crashed.

According to reports, the tragic incident occurred on the Assin Fosu–Kumasi highway on the night of January 1, 2025.

The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. when a church-branded bus returning worshippers from a 31st Night service in Kumasi rammed into a crowd gathered for a street parade at Assin Dansame.

The bus, upon reaching Assin Dansame, collided with a crowd participating in a street parade, killing a 21-year-old apprentice and a Sunyani Technical University student, Maame Yaa, and another victim who died on the spot.

Reports suggest 21 other people sustained various degrees of injury and were rushed to different hospitals across the region.

The information gathered suggests the accident sparked outrage among residents, which led to the youths vandalising the bus.

The bus was completely destroyed; however, the Police were deployed to restore calm.

ASP Wonder Lumor of the Central North Regional MTTD Commander confirmed the incident.

He revealed investigations have been launched to determine the cause of the crash.

Meanwhile, Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah has urged his church members to sell their properties and buy Adom Nyame.

The man of God made this known as his congregation prepared for the 31st Watch Night service.

According to Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah, after his church members buy Adom Nyame, they would experience God’s glory in their lives.

Speaking to his congregation in a viral video shared, Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah stated, “Listen to me; sell all your properties and come and buy Adom Nyame, because that is what I am offering tonight. After buying Adom Nyame, people around you will witness what the Lord will do through you. You will also prosper”.

“Considering all the testimonies being shared in this house, if I were to take your offerings and tithes, it would imply that the God I am following isn’t able to provide. So, sell your properties and buy Adom Nyame.

“I won’t plan to extort money from you, and I will never beg to eat. I won’t create fear or panic to take your money. This is the Adom Nyame I have possessed,” he added.

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“I have been kidnapped since January 3rd” – Venezuelan President tells US court

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“I have been kidnapped since January 3rd” – Venezuelan President tells US court

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has told a packed US court room of reporters and the public that he has been kidnapped since January 3rd 2026.

It will be recalled that President Donald Trump had announced the US had carried out a large-scale strike on the capital city of Caracas, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

According to President Trump, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country.

Donald Trump, in a post, stated, “ The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader,  President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country.

This operation was done in conjunction with the U.S. Law Enforcement”.

Later the U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been officially charged.

According to Pamela Bondi, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been charged with multiple criminal offences, including narco-terrorism conspiracy, conspiracy to import cocaine, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess such weapons against the United States.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi wrote in a post, “ Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York.  Nicolas Maduro has been charged with Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices, and Conspiracy to Possess Machineguns and Destructive Devices against the United States.

They will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts. On behalf of the entire U.S. DOJ, I would like to thank President Trump for having the courage to demand accountability on behalf of the American People, and a huge thank you to our brave military who conducted the incredible and highly successful mission to capture these two alleged international narco traffickers”.

The Venezuelan president, during his and his wife’s dramatic 40-minute arraignment on Monday afternoon, pleaded not guilty to drug and weapon charges.

After making his entrance, Judge Alvin Hellerstein asked Maduro to confirm his identity so the proceedings could start.

He stated, “I am, sir, Nicolás Maduro. I am the president of the Republic of Venezuela, and I am here kidnapped since January 3rd,” he told the court in a calm Spanish before an interpreter translated for the court. “I was captured at my home in Caracas, Venezuela.”

“I’m innocent. I’m a decent man,” Maduro said, with Flores adding that she was “completely innocent”.

The Venezuelan president was dressed in blue and orange jail shirts and khaki pants; the two wore headphones to listen to a Spanish translation during the hearing, with an attorney sitting between them.

“He maintained this calm and expressionless demeanour during the proceedings, even at the end, when a man watching from the public area suddenly shouted that Maduro would “pay” for his crimes”.

He shouted towards the man in the audience in Spanish, “I’m a president and prisoner of war”. He was then escorted out of the room in tears.

“Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, was much calmer, with bandages near her eyes and forehead for injuries her lawyers said she sustained during their weekend arrest.

She spoke softly with her blonde hair tied back in a bun while her lawyers asked that she be given proper medical treatment, including an X-ray of potentially bruised ribs and a fracture.

Maduro and his wife did not seek bail during the proceedings, but can do so at a later date, meaning they will remain in federal custody.

President Maduro was charged alongside his wife, son and several others. The next court hearing in the case has been scheduled for 17 March”, the BBC stated.

Additionally, the US has, for years, accused Nicolas Maduro of “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism — linking him to criminal networks that export illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, into the United States; corruption and repression — claiming his government is illegitimate, unfairly rigged elections, and has jailed political opponents; threat to US security and regional stability — including designating Venezuelan criminal organizations as foreign terrorist groups”.

“The US Justice Department previously indicted Maduro on federal charges, and the Trump administration offered a reward of up to $50 million for information leading to his arrest”.

“You’ll take 80% of the teachers’ votes, the way you’re going” – Kwame Pianim to Mahama 

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“You’ll take 80% of the teachers’ votes, the way you’re going” – Kwame Pianim to Mahama 

Kwame Pianim, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has praised President John Dramani Mahama while speaking at the 54th National Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers.

The NPP member at the event jokingly warned President John Dramani Mahama against helping teachers with housing; he noted that such a move would embarrass his party.

According to Mr Pianim, he deliberately refused to appeal to the President for housing support for teachers, despite pressure from others to do so.

He noted that whenever the teachers call on the President, he is there in person and does not send just anyone.

Speaking at the 54th National Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in Accra on Monday, January 5, Kwame Pianim stated, “Mr President, I am happy you are here. Whenever the teachers call you, you don’t send just anybody.

Some people will not even send the Minister of Education, but I don’t want to praise you too much (he drew laughter from the crowd), because the way we started with everybody cheering. I don’t want to lose the support of the teachers, they way you’re going, you’ll take 80% of the teachers’ votes—and we don’t want that”.

He further added, “Mr President, here’s a fourth thing I will not ask you for,” he said. “Even though Thomas is very keen for me to say, ask the President to help us with housing, I said no.”

The senior NPP figure asserted that his party failed to adequately address teachers’ housing needs while in government and jokingly suggested it would be politically awkward to see the Mahama administration succeed where the NPP had failed.

“I said, we didn’t help you with housing. Why would I let the President help you with housing?” he stated, which triggered laughter from the audience.

“So I’ll tell the President, Mr President, whatever you do, if you help the teachers with housing and put my party to shame, our friendship will break,” he said.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama at the event condemned a viral video which captured some students attacking a teacher.

Mahama condemned the recent attacks on teachers as he expressed concerns over the handling of students who attack their teachers.

It will be recalled that last year October 2025, a viral video captured students reportedly attacking the teacher after he refused to allow them to cheat in exams.

Reports later surfaced that the parents of the students reached an out-of-court settlement with the teacher.

Speaking at the Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), President Mahama stated, “Indeed, I saw the video of the Maths teacher being beaten because he refused to allow our students to cheat, and they had a sense of entitlement.

“How is that? This is assault. It is criminal. But when we inquired, the police also said the teacher was compensated, so he didn’t want to press charges anymore”.

At least the children should have been booked, they should have been taken through the legal process, and at least if nothing at all, they should have been bonded to be of good behavior for a period of time, and then we will believe that justice has been done. As for assault on teachers, I am with you 100%, we will deal with it,” he stated.

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“My job is to make sure Mahama’s vision of improved roads comes to pass” – Road Minister

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“My job is to make sure Mahama’s vision of improved roads comes to pass” – Road Minister

Governs Kwame Agbodza, the Minister for Roads and Highways, has said it is his job to make sure President John Mahama’s vision of improved roads across Ghana comes to pass.

The Roads Minister noted that President Mahama is committed to improving roads across the country.

He revealed that road construction activities will be significantly intensified in 2026.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, January 5, 2026, Mr Agbodza stated, “The President has committed to Ghanaians to improving roads across the country. You have heard him whenever he goes to meet stakeholders, talking about the networks to be improved”.

“So, the President has committed resources for these roads to be improved. He made provisions in the budget for the Finance Minister to read. My job is to make sure that the vision of the President comes to pass,” Mr Agbodza stated.

He added, “I agree with you, this year and next year, we would have to see a lot of work being done”.

“Fortunately, the core of the projects has now been awarded, and it is time for us to now focus on the contractors and the consultants to ensure that they do good work for us to get value for money, considering the investments we are putting into road construction,” Mr Agbodza said.

In a separate interview, Kwame Governs Agbodza made a staggering revelation concerning the John Mahama-led government flagship project, the Big Push Initiative.

According to the Road Minister, the government has awarded $5 billion worth of projects under the Big Push initiative without borrowing.

Governs Agbodza is quoted by GHOne to have stated, “Without borrowing, we have awarded $5 billion worth of projects under the Big Push Initiative”.

Also, the Roads Minister has praised the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, for his unprecedented payment of road contractors.

Governs Agbodza stressed that in recent months, Ato Forson has disbursed more funds to contractors than any other finance minister in Ghana’s history

Speaking in an interview with the media on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Agbodza stated, “Dr Ato Forson has, within the last few months, paid road contractors and service providers more than any other Finance Minister in history”.

Meanwhile, President John Mahama has made a bold declaration that Ghana will have the best roads in West Africa within the next 24 months under the Big Push Initiative.

He announced his government is dedicated to constructing more roads over the next two years, with the aim of making transportation safer and more efficient.

“Mahama Naser Toure death has come as a shock to me” –  Mahama mourns

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“Mahama Naser Toure death has come as a shock to me” –  Mahama mourns

President John Dramani Mahama has mourned the passing of Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure.

According to President Mahama, the late Mahama Naser Toure’s death has come as a shock to him.

In Mahama’s message of condolence to the bereaved family, he noted that the passing of the legislator was unexpected and encouraged his relatives to draw strength from their faith.

“No one would have imagined that Toure would leave us so soon. His death has come as a shock to me, but God knows best. May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may his family remain strong in these trying times,” he said.

President Mahama further prayed for the peaceful repose of Mr Toure’s soul and communicated his heartfelt sympathies to the family.

Meanwhile, the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure, was laid to rest on Monday, January 5, 2026.

The late Mahama Naser Toure was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.

A Janazah prayer was held at 10:00 a.m at the NDC Ayawaso East Constituency Office by the National Chief Imam.

It was attended by family members, colleagues, party officials, and residents from the constituency.

After the prayers, the body of the late member of parliament was conveyed to the Madina Cemetery, where he was buried in line with Islamic tradition.

This follows news of Naser Toure Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, passing away yesterday, January 4, 2026.

Reports suggest the NDC MP passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a period of illness.

According to multiple sources, Naser Toure Mahama is said to have died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the afternoon.

The late Naser Toure Mahama was a fourth-term MP and held several key roles in Parliament.

He served as Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee, and a member on the Roads and Transport Committee, the House Committee, and the Private Members’ Bills and Motions Committee.

Under that, Ghana’s Constitution Article 97 mandates parliament to declare an MP’s seat vacant, with Article 112 mandating that the Clerk of Parliament notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacant seat due to death, resignation, expulsion, or other constitutional grounds like joining another party.

The Electoral Commission (EC) then triggers a by-election within 90 days, unless the vacancy occurs within three months of a general election.

This is to ensure a continuous representation and the people’s right to choose their MP.

“I wasn’t referring to the World Cup grand finale” – Nigel Gaisie clarifies Black Star’s prophecy

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“I wasn’t referring to the World Cup grand finale” – Nigel Gaisie clarifies Black Star’s prophecy

Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the Founder and Leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel, has clarified his earlier prophecy, which suggested the  Black Stars of Ghana would reach the 2026 World Cup finals.

The man of God speaking to his congregants during his church service on December 31, 2025, revealed that the Black Stars will do extremely well at the finals.

Nigel Gaisie stated, “I’ve seen that they will go to the finals, finals. Listen, the Black Stars will do extremely well at the finals. I saw it. Black Stars of Ghana will do extremely well at the finals”.

He, however, warned that the World Cup in America may not be postponed. 

Nigel Gaisie added, “I saw in America a lot of jets—a lot of jets in the space of America. If we don’t pray, the World Cup may not come on, or maybe we may postpone it, or there will be a problem with the American one.

“The LORD carried my spirit, and I saw planes in the space of America. I will pray, and we will avert it because prayer can avert the black stars of Ghana,” he said.

However, Prophet Nigel Gaisie has clarified, explaining that he has come forward to give context to prophecies he delivered during the December 31 crossover night, following public speculation about their meaning.

According to Nigel Gaisie, he was not referring to the World Cup grand finale.

The man of God is quoted by GHOne to have said, “When I said Ghana will do well at the finals, I wasn’t referring to the World Cup grand finale”.

Meanwhile, Otto Addo, the head coach of the Black Stars, has said he remains confident after being drawn against England, Croatia and Panama in Group L.

Speaking shortly after the draw in Washington stated, “It’s a tough group, it’s doable. There are worse groups, to be honest. I’m happy, especially for our fans on the East Coast of the USA, that they will be able to see us. Also, for this I’m very happy”.

“Especially if we have a good start against Panama, from there we can continue,” he added.

Additionally, legendary Black Stars former captain, Asamoah Gyan, has reacted to Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup draw after being paired with Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L.

Asamoah Gyan, who was at the event held in Washington, noted that the Black Stars’ World Cup group is very tricky.

According to Asamoah Gyan, all the countries in the group are good and will take work to qualify.

He asserted that Ghanaians back home want the Black Stars to qualify, and they will do their best to qualify.

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“We do not agree with the 25% fee increment” – Education Ministry tells UG

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“We do not agree with the 25% fee increment” – Education Ministry tells UG

Dr Clement Apaak, the Deputy Minister of Education, has rejected the University of Ghana’s 2025/2026 academic fees hikes.

According to Dr Clement Apaak, the Ministry does not support the fee increases.

He asserted that whether the increment is from the university authorities or student leadership bodies, the ministry does not agree with it.

The Deputy Education Minister added that no authorisation has been issued for any fee increase, adding that all charges should remain the same.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Monday, January 5, Dr Clement Apaak stated, “We do not agree with the 25% fee increment, whether by the SRC or GRASAG”.

Also, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has ordered the University of Ghana (UG) to immediately reverse its over 25 per cent fee increment for the 2025/2026 academic year.

According to GTEC, the University of Ghana must reverse the 25% fee hikes, or it will face sanctions.

Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, the GTEC Director-General, in a letter dated January 5, 2026, addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, stated that UG, in some cases, introduced new charges without the required approval.

GTEC statement added that UG’s action contravenes an earlier directive issued on November 3, 2025, which instructed all publicly funded tertiary institutions not to implement any fee increases without parliamentary approval.

The Commission ordered the University of Ghana to immediately reverse all fee increments and suspend the collection, adding that students who have already paid the increased fees should have the excess amounts credited to their accounts the next academic year.

Also, final year students who have paid are also to be refunded the difference, adding that all SRC and GRASSAG charges must be reverted to the previous academic year’s rates.

Meanwhile, the management of the University of Ghana (UG) has explained that the over 25% increase in academic fees for the 2025/2026 academic year is due to the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG).

According to the management of the University of Ghana, the fee hike is attributed to fees imposed by the SRC and GRASAG to support their activities.

The UG management urged students to communicate their grievances to their respective student leadership bodies.

Speaking to Citi News, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Gordon Awandare, stated, “What is being reported as fee increases relates to third-party fees imposed by student leadership. These are fees approved through their own governance structures and communicated to students over two weeks ago.

University management did not impose these fees. If students have issues with these charges, they should take them up with their SRC or GRASAG leadership. These fees are mant to support student programmes and activities”.

He added, “When you look at the fees about GHS2000 for an entire academic year at Ghana’s premier university, it is difficult to describe them as excessive. Utilities and operational costs have increased significantly, yet university fees have largely remained unchanged since 2022.

Even the students themselves recognise that the previous fee levels were no longer realistic under current economic conditions, which is why they have adjusted their component of the fees to match the cost of running their activities.” he said.

“GHS10,200 missing from the GHS20,000 I had with me” – Class FM reporter speaks on GNFS assault

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“GHS10,200 missing from the GHS20,000 I had with me” – Class FM reporter speaks on GNFS assault

Samuel Addo, a journalist with Class Media, has said he lost GHS10,200, missing from the GHS20,000 he had with him during the alleged assault by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

According to Mr Addo, he had initially filed a report on the morning show and decided to approach fire service personnel to obtain their version of events.

Arriving at their station, he revealed the officers were allegedly assaulting civilians.

Speaking in an interview, he stated, “I decided to capture the scene,” he recounted. “As I was filming, a young fire service personnel approached me. I introduced myself as a media person, and he walked away. A few minutes later, about 10 of them, including the same officer, came toward me. They held my neck, pulled my hands behind my back, and assaulted me.

“They took my phone, tore my belt, and took both away. Later, I realised my bag was open, and upon checking, I discovered that GHS10,200 was missing from the GHS20,000 I had with me.”

“The money is still missing. I have reported everything to the police,” he added.

Meanwhile, Samuel Addo was allegedly assaulted by officers of the Ghana National Fire Service.

The Class FM reporter was assaulted while on duty at the Kasoa New Market.

Reports suggest the Class FM reporter was allegedly assaulted while covering a fire outbreak at the Kasoa New Market in the Central Region.

According to reports, the reporter was filming a confrontation between fire service personnel and traders at the market and was allegedly attacked by some officers, despite identifying himself as a journalist.

He was physically confronted by some fire service officers who allegedly attempted to prevent him from filming the scene on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Also, a viral video circulating on social media shows the journalist being manhandled amid a chaotic scene, with some Fire Service officers shouting at him.

Additionally, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has cautioned the public against the deliberate spread of misinformation following the incident.

The GNFS, in a statement, highlighted to the public that the spread of false or misleading information is punishable under Ghanaian law.

“We acknowledge the concerns raised by members of the public regarding the video in circulation. However, the matter is under Police investigation, and we urge everyone to remain calm and wait for the official findings,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, Class Media Group has called for a swift and impartial probe into the alleged assault on staff.

The media group expressed deep concern over the alleged assault on one of its journalists by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

On January 5, in a statement issued, the Class Media Group highlighted that such incidents threaten press freedom and the safety of journalists.

They also added that such an incident undermines Ghana’s credibility as a defender of media rights.

“We urge the relevant authorities to conduct a swift and impartial investigation to establish the facts and ensure accountability. Our journalist was performing his lawful duties, and we expect full cooperation from all parties to safeguard media practitioners,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service has assured the public of its full collaboration with ongoing investigations into the incident.

Fire Service officers allegedly assault Class FM reporter at Kasoa New Market

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Fire Service officers allegedly assault Class FM reporter at Kasoa New Market

Samuel Addo, a journalist with Class FM who is stationed in the Central Region, has allegedly been assaulted by officers of the Ghana National Fire Service.

The Class FM reporter was assaulted while on duty at the Kasoa New Market.

Reports suggest the Class FM reporter was allegedly assaulted while covering a fire outbreak at the Kasoa New Market in the Central Region.

According to reports, the reporter was filming a confrontation between fire service personnel and traders at the market and was allegedly attacked by some officers, despite identifying himself as a journalist.

He was physically confronted by some fire service officers who allegedly attempted to prevent him from filming the scene on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Also, a viral video circulating on social media shows the journalist being manhandled amid a chaotic scene, with some Fire Service officers shouting at him.

Additionally, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has cautioned the public against the deliberate spread of misinformation following the incident.

The GNFS, in a statement, highlighted to the public that the spread of false or misleading information is punishable under Ghanaian law.

“We acknowledge the concerns raised by members of the public regarding the video in circulation. However, the matter is under Police investigation, and we urge everyone to remain calm and wait for the official findings,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, Class Media Group has called for a swift and impartial probe into the alleged assault on staff.

The media group expressed deep concern over the alleged assault on one of its journalists by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

On January 5, in a statement issued, the Class Media Group highlighted that such incidents threaten press freedom and the safety of journalists.

They also added that such an incident undermines Ghana’s credibility as a defender of media rights.

“We urge the relevant authorities to conduct a swift and impartial investigation to establish the facts and ensure accountability. Our journalist was performing his lawful duties, and we expect full cooperation from all parties to safeguard media practitioners,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service has assured the public of its full collaboration with ongoing investigations into the incident.

“There are times I think of resigning” – AG Ayine cries out

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“There are times I think of resigning” – AG Ayine cries out

Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, has cried out that there are times he thought of resigning as a member of parliament.

According to him, the chaotic environment in parliament has led him to have thoughts of resignation crossing his mind.

He recounted the scenes of MPs smashing tables and hurling catcalls as deeply embarrassing and counterproductive.

Speaking during an interview on Bolgatanga-based A1 Radio, Dr Dominic Ayine stated, “To be honest with you, there are times I think of resigning and just getting out of the place. It is that bad. I feel extremely uncomfortable when we are banging tables and engaging in catcalls. I deplore that kind of disruptive behaviour. It is highly unbecoming”.

“If some of my colleagues are listening to me, I think they should stop it. We should try to resolve our differences in Parliament through debate and persuasion, rather than through rancorous conduct,” he added.

Meanwhile, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has clarified that the heated exchanges witnessed in Parliament.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the heated exchanges should not be mistaken for anger but rather are a way the MPs express their disagreements as part of democratic process.

Speaking in a video shared by GraphicOnline on X on Thursday, January 1, 2026, he explained, “Don’t think that we are fighting. It is only our way of expressing disagreement. We are not at war in Parliament; we are only expressing our disagreements”.

“That’s why when there’s chaos, you see calmness the next day in Parliament. So, if you go and fight, you are fighting your own trouble, so don’t fight,” he emphasised.

Additionally, an aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has said every chaos in parliament is on the head of the Speaker Bagbin.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye accused Speaker Bagbin of being biased, partisan, unjust and not transparent.

According to Miracles Aboagye, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is the worst Speaker Ghana has had since 1992.

He further urges the NDC to ‘end their delusions’ and focus on delivering the governance Ghanaians voted for.

Speaking on Asempa FM, Dennis Miracles Aboagye claimed, “Bagbin remains the worst Speaker of Parliament since 1992. He is biased, partisan, unjust and not transparent, and all he does is skirmish. Every chaos is parliament is on the head of the speaker. He is the one who must maintain order in the chamber, but because of his inconsistency…”

He cited the Speaker’s conduct during the 8th parliament and the 9th parliament, arguing that the Speaker turned the 8th parliament into a nursery because of his skirmishes.

Miracles Aboagye added, “What happened in the 8th parliament is what we are seeing in the 9th parliament. We saw parliament turned into a nursery, and it all happened under this same speaker because of his skirmishes. He’s unable to make firm decisions. How can the Speaker of the House move a motion in the midst of chaos?

That is not leadership; that is you supporting impunity. You did it in the 8th Parliament when the NPP has majority, and you are doing it in the 9th Parliament, and it is time to call the Speaker out, let him know that he is responsible for the House. So if the House is in chaos, it is on his head and nobody else”.

“I see your hustle, Ghana’s greatest resource is not gold or oil, it is you” – Adutwum to Ghanaian youths 

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“I see your hustle, Ghana’s greatest resource is not gold or oil, it is you” – Adutwum to Ghanaian youths 

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, a New Patriotic Party presidential candidate hopeful, has told Ghanaian youths they are the country’s greatest resource.

According to Dr Adutwum, Ghana’s greatest resource is not gold or oil, it is the youths.

He highlighted that he sees the hustle Ghanaians youths go through with the early mornings and the late nights.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, January 4, 2026, Dr Adutwum wrote, “My young brothers and sisters of Ghana, I see your hustle. I see the early mornings, the late nights, the dreams that refuse to die.

Never let anyone tell you that your background limits your future. Ghana’s greatest resource is not gold or oil, it is you. When the youth rise with discipline, skills, and hope, the nation rises with them. Your time is coming. Prepare for it”.

In related news, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has said the greatest threat facing Ghana is poverty.

He highlighted that Ghana must confront poverty head-on with bold and innovative solutions.

According to Dr Adutwum, his presidential ambition is anchored on fighting poverty through education reform.

Speaking in an interview on JOY NEWS, Dr Adutwum stated, “President of Ghana means that you have a mindset that tells you that things can be better than what I’ve inherited or what I see today.

“If I ask anybody, what’s the greatest challenge facing Ghana on the street, a number of them will talk about the cost of living, issues, things are very difficult.

“At the end of the day, I conclude that the greatest threat facing this nation is poverty, and that we have to be frontal with it”.

The former Education Minister further added that Ghana’s development history shows lost opportunities.

He added, “Why is it that we built factories in the 1960s, but they are gone. Why is it that we started so well, and countries like Singapore come here and they marvel at the pace of transformation of Ghana?

“In fact, some economists thought that Ghana will be the first black nation to become developed. What went wrong? What did we miss?”

Dr Adutwum further cited Singapore, saying, “When Lee Kuan Yew came to Ghana and visited us in 1963, he was amazed as to the Ghanaian transformation that was taking place at the time.

“In fact, it is on record that he wrote in his diary that he had seen something in Africa, and Ghana has gold, diamonds, cocoa, and other resources that he didn’t have, but he was going to focus on human capital development.

It is also said that he mentioned the fact that he didn’t understand why a developing country would have such a great university, but the university was being headed by a non-scientist”.

The former education minister added, “So in his mind, he knew clearly that education was what was going to change Singapore, but not just any education, STEM education at the foundation, built on it with engineering innovation. Then, before you know, you have a country that is emerging out of poverty.

So essentially, my quest to become, first the flag bearer of the NPP and then to become the president of Ghana is for us to do what we have never done, for us to directly look at poverty and say, what kind of education system should we create that will enable us to become innovators, critical thinkers, collaborators, effective communicators, what is called the four CS, so that we can begin to tackle our issues around it through a different prism. We need to be able to look at age-old problems with a new set of eyes and devise solutions that we’ve never seen before.”

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“Mahama should be allowed to contest, so he would lose to Ken Agyapong” – NPP polling agent

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“Mahama should be allowed to contest, so he would lose to Ken Agyapong” – NPP polling agent

A polling agent of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on Ghanaians to allow President John Dramani Mahama contest the 2028 presidential election for a third term.

According to the NPP polling agent, President Mahama should be allowed to compete so he can face off with Kennedy Agyapong.

He confidently stated that Kennedy Agyapong will defeat President Mahama by a landslide victory for the NPP.

Speaking in a viral video, the NPP polling agent stated, “Even for Mahama, I want him for 2028, him versus Kennedy Agyapong, so Ghanaians should allow him to contest for a third term, and we will also put forward Kennedy Agyapong.

As for me, I agree with Mahama to come for a third term, so we can see who is who”.

“There will be no war in Ghana; Mahama is not a bad person, he is a good person, he should contest for a third term so he would lose badly”, he added.

Some netizens reacting to the NPP polling agent claims stated, “The party is exposing its fault lines early, signalling weakness, internal disunity, and an apparent shortage of capable leadership compounded by the fact that a polling agent is now raising concerns of this scale about winning landslide”.

One X user added, “You guys think the presidency is even for jokers! We are talking about decency x respect for that high office. U think it’s just about the party u guys are not serious. U want to rule 32 million people like ur business x family. Chale u menners r reli crazy”.

Another Ghanaian added, “This is nonsense talk, the man is not serious. It’s about we stop talking about unnecessary things and be serious in this country. Everything in this country is political”.

“I think because they interview people, they have to show their mental health report. You can’t go out and be interviewing insane people and polluting the internet”, one more X user wrote.

Meanwhile, Meanwhile, Veteran broadcaster Kwesi Pratt has cautioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that they will be handing the opposition NPP a bonanza if they keep pushing a third-term agenda.

According to Kwesi Pratt, the NPP is in tatters, but the NDC’s third-term agenda will revive the NPP very quickly and enhance its chances. 

Speaking on Good Morning Ghana, Kwesi Pratt stated, “How can we as a people, 35 million people, come to the conclusion that there is only one person who can lead us out of 35 million? That is an insult to the population.

 To make the general preposition that for us long us that person is alive, he is the only person capable of leading”. 

He further replied to the Majority leader in parliament, who claimed Ghanaians are calling for President Mahama to run for a third term.

“I wish he would have learnt a little more history, he would have thought twice because Ghana’s history clearly shows that it is an adventure that could lead to very dangerous consequences”, Kwesi Pratt noted.

He further explained, “If you look at our history, one of our most popular leaders was General Acheampong. Don’t forget when Gen Acheampong was being shot at the Teshie range, he was being shot to public applauds what did he do wrong? Study that history.

People should be careful about what they advocate and what they wish. I have told some of my friends that today the NPP appears to be in tatters, and the NPP would revive itself very quickly and enhance its chances of coming back to power if this third-term bid is pushed. It will be a bonanza for the NPP if they like, they should try it”.

Kwesi Pratt further highlighted that, fortunately for the NDC president, Mahama has already come out to say he is not interested, and the NDC has also stressed they are not going to support any third-term bid.

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“I don’t try anybody in public” – Ayine replies critics

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“I don’t try anybody in public” – Ayine replies critics

Dr Dominic Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has replied to his critics, accusing him of using press conferences to publicly try accused persons.

The Attorney General stressed that his press conferences are to ensure transparency and not to try suspected persons.

Dr Dominic Ayine refer to the Manhattan district attorney holding a detailed press conference on charges against then former President Donald Trump before filing them in court.

Speaking to Bolgatanga-based A1 Radio, Dr Dominic Ayine stated, “I don’t try anybody in public. America is over 200 years a democracy.

No one has said that when they prosecuted in America, detailing their charges, they are trying somebody in public.”

He further stressed that his public addresses are not prejudicial, saying, “They know that the way I lay out the evidence is very strong and provable”.

“Sometimes they get afraid that the people will get to know that, look, these people have actually committed the offences that I am charging them with”.

In related news, Dr Dominic Ayine, before the year ended, revealed that the Mahama government’s Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) is going well.

The Attorney General further issued a stern warning to state institutions that 2026 is going to be a different year for ORAL.

According to the Attorney General, state institutions that delay when called upon to provide information on alleged corruption will be viewed as being complicit.

Addressing the media in Accra on Monday, December 22, the Attorney General state, “The ORAL investigation is going on well. 2026 is going to be a different year. If I make demands on you [state institutions] and you delay, I will take the view that you are complicit.

“So all state institutions that have information that is needed to file criminal prosecutions should not delay in submitting the information”.

Meanwhile, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader in parliament, has told the Attorney General and his deputy that their place is in the courtroom to combat corruption, not in the media.

The minority leader alleged that anytime the NDC government is under pressure, the Attorney General holds a press conference to distract Ghanaians and prejudice potential court cases.

Afenyo-Markin further condemned the Attorney General’s frequent press conferences regarding ongoing corruption investigations.

Speaking in an exclusive interview on JoyNews, Mr Afenyo-Markin explained, “Since they (NDC) assumed office, apart from the PR when they are hot, they only come and then announce a so-called corruption they are investigating somewhere. That’s their playbook now.

Anytime the government is under pressure, the Attorney General would do a press conference”, he claimed.

The minority leader added, “Attorney General’s place is in the court. My respected friend, the MP who is the Attorney General, and his deputy, I want them to know that their place is in a court.

When they are updating you and undermining the place of the court, and disrespecting the rights of people, pronouncing people guilty even before going to court.

Perhaps they are waiting for Baffoe Bonnie to become Chief Justice, so they can control the court, which I wonder how they are going to do that”.

“Ghana about to waste money pointlessly” – Kofi Bentil on looming Ayawaso East by-election

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“Ghana about to waste money pointlessly” – Kofi Bentil on looming Ayawaso East by-election

Kofi Bentil, a Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa and lawyer, has said Ghana is about to waste money on another pointless by-election.

According to Kofi Bentil, when a member of parliament passes away, the party he or she belongs to must simply replace him or her unless that person is an independent candidate.

He reminded the Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee of his suggestion.

 Kofi Bentil is quoted to have said, “Dear H. Kwasi Prempeh, Remember my suggestion that when an MP passes, his party should simply replace him unless he is an independent candidate?? We are about to waste money pointlessly in another bye-election.”

His comments follow the death of Naser Toure Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East.

Reports suggest the NDC MP passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a period of illness.

According to multiple sources, Naser Toure Mahama is said to have died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the afternoon.

The late Naser Toure Mahama was a fourth-term MP and held several key roles in Parliament.

He served as Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee, and a member on the Roads and Transport Committee, the House Committee, and the Private Members’ Bills and Motions Committee.

Under that, Ghana’s Constitution Article 97 mandates parliament to declare an MP’s seat vacant, with Article 112 mandating that the Clerk of Parliament notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacant seat due to death, resignation, expulsion, or other constitutional grounds like joining another party.

The Electoral Commission (EC) then triggers a by-election within 90 days, unless the vacancy occurs within three months of a general election.

This is to ensure a continuous representation and the people’s right to choose their MP.

Meanwhile, the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East has been laid to rest on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Mahama Naser Toure was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.

A Janazah prayer was held at 10:00 a.m at the NDC Ayawaso East Constituency Office by the National Chief Imam.

It was attended by family members, colleagues, party officials, and residents from the constituency.

After the prayers, the body of the late member of parliament was conveyed to the Madina Cemetery, where he was buried in line with Islamic tradition.

“NPP not ready for 2028 election with this range of candidates” – Kpebu

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“NPP not ready for 2028 election with this range of candidates” – Kpebu

Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has declared that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is not ready for the 2028 election.

Lawyer Kpebu asserted that the NPP has effectively ruled itself out of winning the 2028 general elections with the range of candidates they are presenting ahead of their primaries.

Speaking on The Key Point on Saturday, January 3, Martin Kpebu explained, “This whole range of candidates, it tells me one thing: the NPP is not ready for the 2028 election. They are not ready. This is the tone-deaf attitude that got them into opposition in the first place.

How can you parade Bawumia? Bawumia, who is a feather with Akufo-Addo? Such a man who helped Akufo-Addo to unleash terror on us, economic doldrums, right? Haircuts, left-right-centre. When… where is he going to get a better record to campaign? You have to bring somebody who is not tainted,” he said.

Lawyer Kpebu further detailed that Kennedy Agyapong’s temperament disqualifies him from serious presidential consideration

“When it comes to Kennedy Agyapong, you know, he lacks the temperament and everything to be president, so we’ll not waste any more time on that,” he added.

He added, “Bryan Acheampong, who wanted to take our hotels for a song. Bryan Acheampong wanted to take our hotels for a song, but for the leadership of Okudzeto, who mobilised Ghanaians. He will loot us dry. Bryan Acheampong will loot us dry,” he stated.

“He’s a good guy, but when you’re looking for a president, there must be that spark. He has not postured himself as someone who can be the father of the nation,” he said.

“Kwabena Agyapong, I have nothing to say that particularly. It’s just that his time is gone, that’s it,” he stated.

“They should bring the youngster, bring Boamah, so that he will contest 2028, lose, and then by 2032 everyone will say, ‘Yes, now he’s ripe,’” he stated.

Also, Nana Boadi Amponim Obo-dade III, the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom in the Eastern Region, has fumed at the standard of individuals contesting for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer election.

According to the Akyem Krontihene, all five NPP flagbearer aspirants should be placed on one ballot to contest President John Mahama.

The Krontihene of Akyem Asuom further tagged all five NPP presidential aspirations as ‘the sankwas five’.

He added that the sankwas five cannot be compared to the NPP of Da Rocha, Victor Owusu, Kofi Busia, Prof Adu-Boahen, Peter Ala Adjetey, and J.A. Kufuor, Nana Boadi Obo-dade III.

He asserted that the NPP had significantly declined in terms of quality human resources.

Speaking to the media on Sunday, December 7, 2025, the Akyem Krontihene stated, “Look, the NPP of Da Rocha, Victor Owusu, Kofi Busia, Prof Adu-Boahen, Ala Adjetey, J.A. Kufuor – those men of value and integrity – are not what we have today.

I tell you without mincing words that the five people contesting to be flagbearers are just sankwas compared to those. I call them the Sankwas Five.”

“If President Mahama should decide to contest, this is how the scale would be: all the Sankwas Five; Dr Bawumia, Kennedy Agyapong, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Adutwum, and Kwabena Agyei, all five of them should not even go and choose one, they should be placed on one ballot paper against President Mahama. This is how the scale would be, all of them there and Mahama here” he said.

“I was asked to speak to the delegates, but I did not endorse Ken” – Kusi Boafo

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“I was asked to speak to the delegates, but I did not endorse Ken” – Kusi Boafo

Kusi Boafo, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, has debunked claims of endorsing Kennedy Agyapong’s candidacy.

 According to Kusi Boafo, Kennedy Agyapong invited him to speak to delegates when he visited his constituency.

He revealed he spoke about unity and how the NPP can win back power in 2028, but never endorsed the candidacy of Kennedy Agyapong.

Kusi Boafo is quoted to have said, “Kennedy Agyapong came to my constituency, and I was invited to join the meeting. So I went to the event, and I was asked to speak to the delegates and people who were at the meeting.

I spoke extensively on unity because that is how we can get power back in 2028. I did not endorse the candidacy of Kennedy Agyapong,” he told the media in an interview”.

Meanwhile, Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has declared that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is not ready for the 2028 election.

Lawyer Kpebu asserted that the NPP has effectively ruled itself out of winning the 2028 general elections with the range of candidates they are presenting ahead of their primaries.

Speaking on The Key Point on Saturday, January 3, Martin Kpebu explained, “This whole range of candidates, it tells me one thing: the NPP is not ready for the 2028 election. They are not ready. This is the tone-deaf attitude that got them into opposition in the first place.

How can you parade Bawumia? Bawumia, who is a feather with Akufo-Addo? Such a man who helped Akufo-Addo to unleash terror on us, economic doldrums, right? Haircuts, left-right-centre. When… where is he going to get a better record to campaign? You have to bring somebody who is not tainted,” he said.

Lawyer Kpebu further detailed that Kennedy Agyapong’s temperament disqualifies him from serious presidential consideration

“When it comes to Kennedy Agyapong, you know, he lacks the temperament and everything to be president, so we’ll not waste any more time on that,” he added.

He added, “Bryan Acheampong, who wanted to take our hotels for a song. Bryan Acheampong wanted to take our hotels for a song, but for the leadership of Okudzeto, who mobilised Ghanaians. He will loot us dry. Bryan Acheampong will loot us dry,” he stated.

“He’s a good guy, but when you’re looking for a president, there must be that spark. He has not postured himself as someone who can be the father of the nation,” he said.

“Kwabena Agyapong, I have nothing to say that particularly. It’s just that his time is gone, that’s it,” he stated.

“They should bring the youngster, bring Boamah, so that he will contest 2028, lose, and then by 2032 everyone will say, ‘Yes, now he’s ripe,’” he stated.

“Have mercy on my son” – Ebo Noah’s mum begs Mahama, Otumfuo, and IGP

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“Have mercy on my son” – Ebo Noah’s mum begs Mahama, Otumfuo, and IGP

The mother of the self-acclaimed modern-day Noah, Evans Eshun, commonly known as Ebo Noah, has appealed to President John Mahama, the Asantehene and other Ghanaian citizens to help secure the release of her son.

Speaking in a viral video shared by SIKAOFFICIAL, Ebo Noah’s mum, on her knees, noted that her son was wrong with what he did and begged for mercy.

In the viral video, she stated, “I am calling on the President, John Dramani Mahama; the former President, Nana Akufo-Addo; the IGP, Christian Yohuno; Otumfuo Osei Tutu II; and Nana Ama McBrown to help my son. That is the only thing a mother can do for her child. Please help him”.

“My son has no ark. He can’t even afford a single boat, let alone own an ark.

“He is not crazy. Ebo was only influenced by pressure online to also earn something for himself. This is a great financial burden to us. We do not have the money. My son is not mad. I think he got carried away by social media since that is where he makes some money. As a mother, I am pleading with all distinguished Ghanaians to have mercy on my son. I beg you”, she added.

In court, the Self-acclaimed prophet Evans Eshun, commonly known as Ebo Noah, was remanded into police custody.

Ebo Noah was earlier spotted at the Adenta Circuit Court in handcuffs following his arrest.

He was arrested by the GPS Special Cyber Vetting Team on December 31, 2025, after his viral video claiming God would destroy the world with a flood on December 25, 2025.

In a viral video shared on X, Ebo Noah was spotted by excuted to court by officers of the CID.

Ebo Noah is facing charges of false communication, deliberately misleading the public, and publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.

He was remanded into police custody for two weeks, following the adjournment of court proceedings at the Adentan Circuit Court.

The court also ordered a psychiatric evaluation of the suspect at the Pantang Psychiatric Hospital, before his next appearance in court.

The case was subsequently adjourned to January 16, 2026.

It will be recalled that Ebo Noah, in a viral video, had claimed he received divine instruction that God had warned him that the world would end on December 25, 2025.

He claimed he had been instructed by God to build the ark to rescue souls who wished to be saved.

However, Ebo Noah later claimed that after intercession, God had given him some more time to build more arks.

According to Ebo Noah, looking at the number of people coming all over the country, the ark could not contain the numbers.

In a viral video update, Ebo Noah claimed he received a fresh vision in which he saw large numbers alleging that the ark was unable to contain the influx of people.

Speaking in the viral video, Ebo Noah warned Ghanaians not to rush to any location but stay in their houses and enjoy Christmas.

Ebo Noah stated, “And through my prayers, I got another vision and, in the vision, when you look at the number of people coming all over the country all over the world into the ark the expansion of the ark couldn’t contain them, so I shared my vision to some great men of God who also interceded with me.

“After the intercession, God has given us some time to build more arks in addition to the tent that will contain all of us, so tomorrow nobody should rush to any location. I am not selling tickets, I am not taking money from anyone, so please stay home, enjoy yourself, “he said.

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“My son is not mad” – Ebo Noah’s mum speaks

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“My son is not mad” – Ebo Noah’s mum speaks

The mother of the self-acclaimed modern-day Noah, Evans Eshun, commonly known as Ebo Noah, has said the son is not mad.

In court, the Self-acclaimed prophet Evans Eshun, commonly known as Ebo Noah, was remanded into police custody.

Ebo Noah was earlier spotted at the Adenta Circuit Court in handcuffs following his arrest.

He was arrested by the GPS Special Cyber Vetting Team on December 31, 2025, after his viral video claiming God would destroy the world with a flood on December 25, 2025.

In a viral video shared on X, Ebo Noah was spotted by excuted to court by officers of the CID.

Ebo Noah is facing charges of false communication, deliberately misleading the public, and publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.

He was remanded into police custody for two weeks, following the adjournment of court proceedings at the Adentan Circuit Court.

The court also ordered a psychiatric evaluation of the suspect at the Pantang Psychiatric Hospital, before his next appearance in court.

The case was subsequently adjourned to January 16, 2026.

Speaking in a viral video, Ebo Noah’s mum appealed to President John Mahama, the Asantehene and other Ghanaian citizens to help secure the release of her son.

Ebo Noah’s mum, on her knees, noted that her son was wrong with what he did and begged for mercy.

In the viral video, she stated, “I am calling on the President, John Dramani Mahama; the former President, Nana Akufo-Addo; the IGP, Christian Yohuno; Otumfuo Osei Tutu II; and Nana Ama McBrown to help my son. That is the only thing a mother can do for her child. Please help him”.

“My son has no ark. He can’t even afford a single boat, let alone own an ark.

“He is not crazy. Ebo was only influenced by pressure online to also earn something for himself. This is a great financial burden to us. We do not have the money. My son is not mad. I think he got carried away by social media since that is where he makes some money. As a mother, I am pleading with all distinguished Ghanaians to have mercy on my son. I beg you”, she added.

It will be recalled that Ebo Noah, in a viral video, had claimed he received divine instruction that God had warned him that the world would end on December 25, 2025.

Meanwhile, Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has broken his silence on the arrest of self-acclaimed modern-day Noah, Evans Eshun, commonly known as Ebo Noah.

According to him, he does not know what exactly Ebo Noah’s crime is that led to his arrest, adding that from day one, he knew Ebo Noah was just making content.

Sarkodie, in a post on his Instagram story, wrote, “Don’t know exactly what my boy’s crime is, but from day one I knew he was making content, unless he’s been charged with something else,”

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Two women caught on video assulting 12-year-old girl plead not guilty, remanded for 2 weeks 

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Two women caught on video assulting 12-year-old girl plead not guilty, remanded for 2 weeks 

The La District Court has remanded two women arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command in connection with a viral video which captured them assulting 12-year-old girl.

Precious Giftan Mesopeh, 22, and Princess Giftan Mesopeh, 25, are facing charges of conspiracy, assault and cruelty to a child.

The two accused persons’ mother, Priscilla Novishie Wanyo, is currently at large and is being pursued by the police.

The two, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges and were remanded in custody for two weeks.

The court also rejected a bail application filed by their lawyer.

According to the Prosecution’s facts, the victim often visited the Mesopeh household to run errands and assist with domestic chores, but on December 30, 2025, the victim had a disagreement with the accused persons’ seven-year-old brother.

This led to a physical confrontation during which the boy was injured. The boy later reported the incident to his family, after which the accused went in search of the victim and assaulted her.

Meanwhile, the incident is said to have occurred on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Roman JHS School area.

According to the Police statement, the victim’s mother reported to the station showing visible marks of assault.

The victim’s mother disclosed that three women attacked her daughter without provocation.

The police statement read, “The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two women in connection with the alleged assault of a 12-year-old girl at La Roman JHS School area on Tuesday, 30th December 2025.

The incident was reported to the Police by the mother of the victim, who appeared at the station with her daughter, bearing visible marks of assault. The complainant alleged that three women assaulted her daughter without any provocation.

Upon receipt of the complaint, the Police obtained a statement from the complainant and issued a Police Medical Report Form to the victim for medical examination.

Preliminary investigations revealed that earlier the same day, the victim had an altercation with a seven-year-old boy, identified as Horm Giftan Mesopeh, who is related to the suspects. Following the incident, the suspects allegedly went to the victim’s house, brought her to their residence, and assaulted her.

On Wednesday, 31st December 2025, the complainant led the Police to arrest two of the suspects, identified as Precious Giftan Mesopeh, aged 22, and Princess Giftan Mesopeh, aged 25. The third suspect, identified as Priscilla Novishie Wornyo, aged 49, a fashion designer by profession and the mother of the two arrested persons, was reported to have travelled to the Volta Region

The two arrested suspects have been formally charged and are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations. They will be put before the court on Monday, 5th January 2025. Police efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest the third suspect to aid the investigation

The Regional Police Command cautions the general public against resorting to violence in the resolution of disputes, particularly matters involving children. Parents, guardians, and community members are advised to seek lawful means of addressing grievances and to report incidents to the Police promptly. The Command further urges the public to respect the law and protect the rights and welfare of children at all times”.

Ayawaso East MP laid to rest

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Ayawaso East MP laid to rest

The late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure, has been laid to rest on Monday, January 5, 2026.

The late Mahama Naser Toure was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.

A Janazah prayer was held at 10:00 a.m at the NDC Ayawaso East Constituency Office by the National Chief Imam.

It was attended by family members, colleagues, party officials, and residents from the constituency.

After the prayers, the body of the late member of parliament was conveyed to the Madina Cemetery, where he was buried in line with Islamic tradition.

This follows news of Naser Toure Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, passing away yesterday, January 4, 2026.

Reports suggest the NDC MP passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a period of illness.

According to multiple sources, Naser Toure Mahama is said to have died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the afternoon.

The late Naser Toure Mahama was a fourth-term MP and held several key roles in Parliament.

He served as Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee, and a member on the Roads and Transport Committee, the House Committee, and the Private Members’ Bills and Motions Committee.

Under that, Ghana’s Constitution Article 97 mandates parliament to declare an MP’s seat vacant, with Article 112 mandating that the Clerk of Parliament notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacant seat due to death, resignation, expulsion, or other constitutional grounds like joining another party.

The Electoral Commission (EC) then triggers a by-election within 90 days, unless the vacancy occurs within three months of a general election.

This is to ensure a continuous representation and the people’s right to choose their MP.

Meanwhile, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, the First Deputy Majority Whip, has eulogised the late Ayawaso East Member of parliament Naser Toure Mahama.

The First Deputy Majority Whip revealed that Naser Toure Mahama was one of the honest persons she has ever met.

According to her, the Ayawaso East MP was a committed and principled lawmaker and was always present in parliament.

Speaking to JoyNews after news of his death, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe stated, “You have been very good to me, and we have worked together as one people,” she said. “I don’t even know how to express my feelings now because this is not the time to hear this news. I was expecting more from him this year as we deliver for the party to move on.”

“All that I would say is condolences to my wife, my children and the NDC fraternity, and may his soul rest in heaven. It’s not easy,” she said.

“Every day he is present in the house. Go and check our visit attendance. Every day he is there. He will be there from the beginning to the end,” she stated.

“He is one of the honest persons I have ever met in my life. When he says A, it’s A. When he says B, it’s B. He won’t tell you red and then go and come back and say blue. No,” she said, adding, “He is a good person. Never have we lost a conversation.”

“This is assault, it is criminal” – Mahama reacts to video of students assaulting a teacher

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“This is assault, it is criminal” – Mahama reacts to video of students assaulting a teacher

President John Dramani Mahama has condemned a viral video which captured some students attacking a teacher.

Mahama condemned the recent attacks on teachers as he expressed concerns over the handling of students who attack their teachers.

It will be recalled that last year October 2025, a viral video captured students reportedly attacking the teacher after he refused to allow them to cheat in exams.

Reports later surfaced that the parents of the students reached an out-of-court settlement with the teacher.

Speaking at the Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), President Mahama stated, “Indeed, I saw the video of the Maths teacher being beaten because he refused to allow our students to cheat, and they had a sense of entitlement.

“How is that? This is assault. It is criminal. But when we inquired, the police also said the teacher was compensated, so he didn’t want to press charges anymore”.

At least the children should have been booked, they should have been taken through the legal process, and at least if nothing at all, they should have been bonded to be of good behavior for a period of time, and then we will believe that justice has been done. As for assault on teachers, I am with you 100%, we will deal with it,” he stated.

Also, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has condemned attacks on its members.

GNAT declared a zero-tolerance stance following the killing of Mr Yahaya Bukari who was the headteacher of Garu G/A Primary School.

GNAT President Rev. Isaac Owusu, speaking at the Association’s National Delegates Conference on Monday, stated, “Your Excellency, the late Yahya Bukari was a teacher and a GNAT member who also served as the district treasurer for the good people of Garu.

“He was shot dead in the line of duty. But for his intervention, a number of school children could have lost their lives. Yet, until today, we have not heard any response from the employer,” Rev. Owusu said.

He added, “Your Excellency, we, the largest teacher union in the country, are speaking on behalf of every single teacher in Ghana. For the year 2026, we are declaring zero tolerance for teacher assaults and brutality”.

“Your Excellency, we demand an immediate review of the Single Spine Pay Policy within this year is necessary to reflect your government’s resetting agenda. We are resetting Ghana, and the pay policy must reflect this vision.. A well-motivated teacher, Your Excellency, is more motivated, and this directly translates into better learning outcomes for our students,” he added.

Immediately reverse over 25% fee hikes or face sanctions – GTEC orders UG

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Immediately reverse over 25% fee hikes or face sanctions – GTEC orders UG

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has ordered the University of Ghana (UG) to immediately reverse its over 25 per cent fee increment for the 2025/2026 academic year.

According to GTEC, the University of Ghana must reverse the 25% fee hikes, or it will face sanctions.

Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, the GTEC Director-General, in a letter dated January 5, 2026, addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, stated that UG, in some cases, introduced new charges without the required approval.

GTEC statement added that UG’s action contravenes an earlier directive issued on November 3, 2025, which instructed all publicly funded tertiary institutions not to implement any fee increases without parliamentary approval.

The Commission ordered the University of Ghana to immediately reverse all fee increments and suspend the collection, adding that students who have already paid the increased fees should have the excess amounts credited to their accounts the next academic year.

Also, final year students who have paid are also to be refunded the difference, adding that all SRC and GRASSAG charges must be reverted to the previous academic year’s rates.

Meanwhile, the management of the University of Ghana (UG) has explained that the over 25% increase in academic fees for the 2025/2026 academic year is due to the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG).

According to the management of the University of Ghana, the fee hike is attributed to fees imposed by the SRC and GRASAG to support their activities.

The UG management urged students to communicate their grievances to their respective student leadership bodies.

Speaking to Citi News, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Gordon Awandare, stated, “What is being reported as fee increases relates to third-party fees imposed by student leadership. These are fees approved through their own governance structures and communicated to students over two weeks ago.

University management did not impose these fees. If students have issues with these charges, they should take them up with their SRC or GRASAG leadership. These fees are mant to support student programmes and activities”.

He added, “When you look at the fees about GHS2000 for an entire academic year at Ghana’s premier university, it is difficult to describe them as excessive. Utilities and operational costs have increased significantly, yet university fees have largely remained unchanged since 2022.

Even the students themselves recognise that the previous fee levels were no longer realistic under current economic conditions, which is why they have adjusted their component of the fees to match the cost of running their activities.” he said.

Video – Immigration officer fingered for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend

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Video – Immigration officer fingered for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend

An Immigration officer, Richard Kwabena Mensah Kwafo, has been accused of assaulting his alleged ex-girlfriend, Dorothy Laryea.

According to Dorothy Laryea, she has endured repeated abuse and threats during the relationship.

Reports suggest Dorothy Laryea ended the relationship for her own safety following physical abuse and threats.

 The State News, which shared the news on their X page, wrote, “Immigration officer Richard Kwabena Mensah Kwafo has been accused of assaulting his alleged ex-girlfriend, Dorothy Laryea.

Dorothy alleges that she endured repeated abuse and threats during the relationship, forcing her to end it for her own safety.

She further claims that on 31 December 2025, after attending a service at the Church of Pentecost, Dr Wyatt Assembly, Kokomlemle, she encountered Richard on the church premises. According to her, he arrived in a blue-black Toyota Corolla without a number plate and demanded to speak with her privately”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the viral video stated, “Any Man assaulting women, it shows you’re so weak and an attention seeker idiot who fears being alone. Strong Men just move on and find peace in being alone and chasing their purpose than women!!!”.

“Oh, Chale. Somebody’s daughter.

I’m glad she’s been able to break free. God help her on this journey of healing.

There is never a reason to hit your partner. Nothing is a valid provocation”, a netizen added.

One more Ghanaian added, “@GhPoliceService any form of abuse against women shouldn’t and must not be tolerated. If your heart can love and be patient with a woman, please go your way. Aban look sharp. cc @MoGCSP_Ghana @joyce_bawah”

A netizen wrote, “fair question; since day one of abuse, why didn’t she walk away? Did she owe the man? It can’t be my sisters, and I can’t be the man either. The moment I notice any abusive words or actions i walk away as a man cus my retaliation may end me up where I shouldn’t be cus of you”.

In related news, AICO1 Ahmed Abdul Samad, an officer of the Ghana Immigration Service, has been busted by the Ghana Police Service.

The Immigration officer was arrested in connection with the transportation of over 2,000 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition and bulletproof vests intercepted in the Ashanti Region.

Reports suggest the Upper East Police requested the release of AICO1 Samad by the Immigration Service after its investigations fingered him as the main suspect.

The suspect, a native of Nalerigu, was stationed at the Paga Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service.

According to a Police statement, during interrogation, AICO1 Ahmed Abdul Samad denied knowledge of the ammunition.

Parts of the police statement read, “During interrogation, the suspect disclosed that he was a dispatch rider at the Tema Regional Immigration Head Office. That, in the month of June 2025, he was transferred to Paga Sector Command and left his body armour plate and old black long boots behind.

“On 26/12/2025, he asked one Isaac, also an Immigration officer at the main headquarters, Accra, to send the body armour to him. That Isaac agreed and parcelled body armour plate, long black boots, ballistic helmet, electric diffuser and disco bulb, and gave them to OA Bus with registration number GT 5771-18”.

It added, “The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of 2,600 AK-47 ammunition and related accoutrements at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region.

“The suspects, Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, a mate, were arrested on 26th December 2025 when police officers on duty intercepted a Kia Grand Bird bus with registration number GT 5771-18 at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier while travelling from Accra towards Walewale en route to Paga”.

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VIP mate tragically loses his life while repairing their bus

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VIP mate tragically loses his life while repairing their bus

A VIP mate, identfied as Kofi Duku, has tragically lost his life while working on the bus.

According to reports, the incident occurred at the Tokoradi Apollo Traffic area.

Reports suggest the tragic incident happened when the mechanic was repairing the air system of the VIP bus, when the VIP bus reportedly shifted, leading to the mechanic being trapped.  

In the viral video shared on X some person could be heard revealing that the mechanic was working on the bus when the incident happened, and they added that he is already dead.

A netizen who shared the news on X wrote, “A mechanic has tragically lost his life in the early hours of today at the Tokoradi Apollo Traffic area after an accident involving a VIP bus he was working on.

According to reports, the mechanic was repairing the air system of the bus when an unexpected incident occurred. The bus reportedly shifted suddenly during the repair process, leading to the unfortunate outcome”.

Some netizens reacting to the tragic news wrote, “He clearly doesn’t understand the system he was working on. The airbag gives the car some height, so before you disconnect, you must place something to keep the body up”.

A netizen added, “This air system has been killing a lot of mechanics 🧰. Those buses need to be sent to the shop”.

One more X user wrote, “Let’s start worshipping men who go to work just like we are supposed to worship pregnant women because there is a small chance they might die during pregnancy”.

“Before any task, there should be a risk prediction. No task is too little.

HSE knowledge and practices are so underrated.

May God rest his soul”, A netizen added.

“Working on a pneumatic suspension system, and you put your body in line of fire. He didn’t understand the working principle of the system. Quite unfortunate 😕 a life is lost”, an X user stressed.

One last netizen wrote, “Always take precautions when working. Ghanaians’ tradesmen are somehow careless when working. They take everything for granted. Sad”

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Darren Fletcher takes over as Manchester United coach on an interim basis

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Darren Fletcher takes over as Manchester United coach on an interim basis

Former Manchester United player Darren Fletcher has been appointed as the interim Manchester United manager following the sacking of Rúben Amorim.

Rúben Amorim was sacked after 14 months in charge, with the club sixth in the Premier League table.

Darren Fletcher is now expected to take charge of the team in their Premier League game against Burnley on Wednesday.

In a statement, Manchester United stated, “Ruben Amorim has departed his role as head coach of Manchester United.

Ruben was appointed in November 2024 and led the team to a UEFA Europa League Final in Bilbao in May.

With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish.

The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future.

Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday”.

The news follows Ruben Amorim’s outburst following Manchester United’s draw against Leeds United.

Ruben Amorim raised the names of three high-profile former Premier League bosses and suggested they would not be subjected to the interference he felt he had been experiencing at Manchester United.

“I know that my name is not [Thomas] Tuchel, it’s not [Antonio] Conte, it’s not [Jose] Mourinho, but I’m the manager of Manchester United.

“And it’s going to be like this for 18 months or when the board decides to change.

“I’m not going to quit. I will do my job until another guy is coming here to replace me.”

Amorim also noted that United have become too sensitive to outside criticism, naming Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United player Gary Neville.

“If people cannot handle the Gary Nevilles and the criticisms of everything, we need to change the club,” he said.

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“Ken Agyapong lacks temperament and everything to be president” – Martin Kpebu

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“Ken Agyapong lacks temperament and everything to be president” – Martin Kpebu

Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has said the former Assin Central lawmaker, Kennedy Agyapong’s temperament disqualifies him from serious presidential consideration.

Lawyer Kpebu noted that Ken Agyapong lacks the temperament and everything to be president.

Speaking on The Key Point on Saturday, January 3, Martin Kpebu explained, “When it comes to Kennedy Agyapong, you know, he lacks the temperament and everything to be president, so we’ll not waste any more time on that,” he added.

Lawyer Kpebu further asserted that the NPP has effectively ruled itself out of winning the 2028 general elections with the range of candidates they are presenting ahead of their primaries.

He declared that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is not ready for the 2028 election.

Lawyer Kpebu stated, “This whole range of candidates, it tells me one thing: the NPP is not ready for the 2028 election. They are not ready. This is the tone-deaf attitude that got them into opposition in the first place.

How can you parade Bawumia? Bawumia, who is a feather with Akufo-Addo? Such a man who helped Akufo-Addo to unleash terror on us, economic doldrums, right? Haircuts, left-right-centre. When… where is he going to get a better record to campaign? You have to bring somebody who is not tainted,” he said.

He added, “Bryan Acheampong, who wanted to take our hotels for a song. Bryan Acheampong wanted to take our hotels for a song, but for the leadership of Okudzeto, who mobilised Ghanaians. He will loot us dry. Bryan Acheampong will loot us dry,” he stated.

“He’s a good guy, but when you’re looking for a president, there must be that spark. He has not postured himself as someone who can be the father of the nation,” he said.

“Kwabena Agyapong, I have nothing to say that particularly. It’s just that his time is gone, that’s it,” he stated.

“They should bring the youngster, bring Boamah, so that he will contest 2028, lose, and then by 2032 everyone will say, ‘Yes, now he’s ripe,’” he stated.

Also, Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), a Ghanaian satirist and anti-corruption advocate, has said Kennedy Agyapong cannot be tame.

KSM noted that Kennedy Agyapong is running to become president of Ghana, so he has adapted his character; however, he added that the former Assin Central MP cannot be measured, and he will slip back to his old self soon.

Speaking on KSM UNFILTERED, hosted by Bridget Otoo, Kwaku Sintim-Misa explained, “Well, he is running for president, so he has to adapt to a new phase, so that is a new

face now, as to whether that phase is sustainable, will he be that or not? That is the question for all Ghanaians to know and decide.

When asked if Ken Agyapong is capable of being measured or tame, he added, “No, you can’t tame him; he can be melo for a while and tolerate things for a while, but it will get to a point where he will say he is tired because that is not him. After a while, he will just slip back.

Meanwhile, George Ayisi, a member of the National Communications Team of the NPP and a member of the Kennedy Agyapong team, has said the former Assin Central MP has agreed he needs to work on his emotions.

According to George Ayisi, the campaign team held a meeting, and concerns were raised pertaining to Kennedy Agyapong’s temperament, which he agrees needs to be worked on.

George Ayisi, however, asserted that it is not going to be an overnight vision.

Speaking on JoyPrime, George Ayisi stated, “When we got onboard, we had a lot of meetings with Hon. Kennedy Agyapong and raised some of these issues, the sentiment of the people we raised it, that it is part of things we need work on. He agreed with us. When was the last time you heard Hon Ken being vituperative? 

That’s why we also said let Ken be Ken, we know it is not going to be an overnight vision, we allow him to be him, but because it is a concern and a worry to a lot of Ghanaian people, we need to work on it”.

He added, “In fact, when Nana Addo came in the beginning, his English a lot of people had difficulty in understanding or even hearing what he was saying. It took some time and work on him to be able to get to appreciate what he was saying, to be a bit slow.

The conduct that is Ken is very passionate, and sometimes when you fight for the NPP, if you put about GHS11 million to GHS18 million to support your party in any given campaign, and my conduct is derailing the effort of the investment, how will you feel?”.

BREAKING – Manchester United sacks Rúben Amorim

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BREAKING – Manchester United sacks Rúben Amorim

Manchester United has sacked Rúben Amorim after 14 months in charge, with the club sixth in the Premier League table.

In a statement, Manchester United stated, “Ruben Amorim has departed his role as head coach of Manchester United.

Ruben was appointed in November 2024 and led the team to a UEFA Europa League Final in Bilbao in May.

With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish.

The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future.

Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday”.

The news follows Ruben Amorim’s outburst following Manchester United’s draw against Leeds United.

Ruben Amorim raised the names of three high-profile former Premier League bosses and suggested they would not be subjected to the interference he felt he had been experiencing at Manchester United.

“I know that my name is not [Thomas] Tuchel, it’s not [Antonio] Conte, it’s not [Jose] Mourinho, but I’m the manager of Manchester United.

“And it’s going to be like this for 18 months or when the board decides to change.

“I’m not going to quit. I will do my job until another guy is coming here to replace me.”

Amorim also noted that United have become too sensitive to outside criticism, naming Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United player Gary Neville.

“If people cannot handle the Gary Nevilles and the criticisms of everything, we need to change the club,” he said.

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Watch Rev Owusu Bempah praise Mahama’s humility as he fires subtle jabs at Akufo-Addo

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Watch Rev Owusu Bempah praise Mahama’s humility as he fires subtle jabs at Akufo-Addo

The Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has praised President John Mahama’s humility while firing subtle jabs at Akufo-Addo.

Speaking to his congregation on Sunday, January 4, 2025 Rev Owusu Bempah asserted that he will continue to pray for President Mahama to continue his good work in government.

The man of God cited a viral video of President Mahama in church, sitting among worshippers, although there was a dedicated place for him and his wife.

 Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah stated, “When I speak about the president, please understand why I do so. When you go before the Lord, pray for the president of Ghana, and continue to do the good works without blemish, spotless. I admire his humility, the way he does things, and the way he talks.

“He went to church, and when he got there, there was a presidential seat reserved for the seat he and his wife were supposed to sit on. But when he went there, he didn’t go and sit on that chair. He didn’t sit in the midst of the elders or pastors… He’s the president of Ghana, but he sat in the congregation like any member of the church”.

Rev Owusu Bempah later fired a subtle jab at former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

He stressed that President Mahama would never order people to stand up before they could greet him.

“This is what we call humility. He does not make himself or think of himself more highly than he ought to. He wouldn’t say to you, ‘stand on your feet before you greet me,’” he added.

Meanwhile,  Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah has warned of a possible coup attempt against President John Dramani Mahama by certain foreign elements.

The man of God boldly told the person planning the alleged coup against Ghana that they would not be successful.

Rev Owusu Bempah, speaking to his congregation about events to expect in 2026, stated, “Certain people have planned, and some of the people who are planning, or have planned, are foreigners who will come into Ghana. What I am saying is something I saw, that they entered this nation when we were not conscious of ourselves as a nation. All of a sudden, we heard there was a coup d’état,” he said.

He added, “Those who are planning that evil and want to stage a coup in this country, this is a warning to you because you will not succeed. And so we will pray about it, but the security agencies we have in this nation must be vigilant.”

Also, the man of God, in a separate video, has stated that God’s blessings are on Ghana under President John Dramani Mahama.

According to Rev Owusu Bempah, Ghana’s recent economic stability is a clear indication that the blessings of God are upon Ghana.

He cited that a year ago, during the festive period, the dollar to a cedi was at 17 cedis, but today it is around 11 cedis.

The man of God stressed that many Ghanaians were able to enjoy the holiday period more than in previous years due to reduced financial hardship in the country.

Speaking to his congregation during his church’s 2025 Christmas celebration, Rev Owusu Bempah stated.

“Look at the blessings of God upon Ghana; whether you like it or not, it is a fact that cannot be denied. Look at the cedi’s performance against the dollar this Christmas it is around 11 cedis. This Christmas, Ghanaians have really enjoyed this year’s Christmas because of good leadership. I’m not doing politics, I am speaking facts,” he remarked.

“We have seen a difference because the President and his Vice President can pray for over two hours for Ghana. The President believes in God, he believes in divinity, and the way I see it, Ghana is going to get better,” he added.

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Immigration officer busted over alleged transportation of  2,600 rounds of AK-47 ammunition

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Immigration officer busted over alleged transportation of  2,600 rounds of AK-47 ammunition

AICO1 Ahmed Abdul Samad, an officer of the Ghana Immigration Service, has been busted by the Ghana Police Service.

The Immigration officer has been arrested in connection with the transportation of over 2,000 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition and bulletproof vests intercepted in the Ashanti Region.

Reports suggest the Upper East Police requested the release of AICO1 Samad by the Immigration Service after its investigations fingered him as the main suspect.

The suspect, a native of Nalerigu, is stationed at the Paga Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service.

According to a Police statement, during interrogation, AICO1 Ahmed Abdul Samad denied knowledge of the ammunition.

Parts of the police statement read, “During interrogation, the suspect disclosed that he was a dispatch rider at the Tema Regional Immigration Head Office. That, in the month of June 2025, he was transferred to Paga Sector Command and left his body armour plate and old black long boots behind.

“On 26/12/2025, he asked one Isaac, also an Immigration officer at the main headquarters, Accra, to send the body armour to him. That Isaac agreed and parcelled body armour plate, long black boots, ballistic helmet, electric diffuser and disco bulb, and gave them to OA Bus with registration number GT 5771-18”.

It added, “The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of 2,600 AK-47 ammunition and related accoutrements at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region.

“The suspects, Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, a mate, were arrested on 26th December 2025 when police officers on duty intercepted a Kia Grand Bird bus with registration number GT 5771-18 at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier while travelling from Accra towards Walewale en route to Paga”.

The statement further added, “A thorough search conducted on the bus revealed two containers concealed in the vehicle, which contained a total of two thousand six hundred (2,600) AK-47 ammunition. A further search of the bus led to the recovery of a bag hidden under the driver’s seat containing two bulletproof plates, one black crushed helmet, and a pair of long boots.”

In related gun news, In related firearms news, Dr Adam Bonaa, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, has revealed thousands of illegal firearms and ammunition surrendered nationwide.

According to him, the Gun amnesty has yielded significant results, with more weapons expected to be recovered before the deadline of January 15, 2026.

Dr Bonaa disclosed that the firearms that have been surrendered include sidearms, pump-action shotguns, single and double-barrel guns, AK-47s, M16 rifles and G-series weapons.

Speaking on Joy News on Monday, December 29, Dr Bonaa stated, “With just 15 days to the deadline, a number of these weapons have been surrendered, and there are more to recover”

“Within this period, importation of arms has ceased, importation of ammunition has ceased, and the sale of guns and ammunition has ceased,” he said.

He further noted that the declaration also prohibits the firing of weapons throughout the amnesty window.

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“Goldbod has brought us substantial reserves; we should be loaning money to the IMF” – Franklin Cudjoe

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“Goldbod has brought us substantial reserves; we should be loaning money to the IMF” – Franklin Cudjoe

Franklin Cudjoe, the president of policy think-tank IMANI Africa, has praised the work done by GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson and BoG Governor Dr Asiama.

According to Franklin Cudjoe, Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson, and Dr Asiama are true patriots.

He highlighted that Sammy Gyamfi, who is leading Goldbod, has brought Ghana substantial reserves, which have helped Ghana service its debts.

Franklin Cudjoe further suggested that Ghana loan money to the IMF to help the less-endowed countries.

In a post on X, Franklin Cudjoe wrote, “But seriously, Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson and Dr Asiama are true patriots. The Goldbod has brought us substantial reserves, which have not only helped absorb the huge losses Ghana incurred through the G4O programme, but also helped with our debt service obligations”.

He further noted that Ato Forson has reduced Ghana’s debt to GDP from 61% of GDP to 45% in just a year.

“It is instructive to note that the Finance Minister has diligently reduced the debt of Ghana ftom 61% of GDP to 45% in a year!!

I think we should be loaning money to the IMF, so they can help other less-endowed countries”, he added.

In another post, Franklin Cudjoe touched on the brouhaha surrounding the $214m BoG-GoldBod losses in their operations.

He explained that the $214m loss is large enough, and Ghanaians must understand how it occurred, the period it occurred and where it occurred ( as in with which buyers of our gold and the quantum of loss per buyer).

He wrote, “Having followed the Gold-for-Oil and GoldBod programmes, it is clear significant lessons have been learned by the current government in order not to repeat past mistakes. And GoldBod, the Bank of Ghana and the Finance Ministry deserve enormous commendation.

However, it is clear that the way the current GoldBod system is structured, there would always be transaction losses as a result of the conversion of dollars to cedis and vice versa in the purchase of gold. I can understand why GoldBod wouldn’t acknowledge that the losses should be classified as such on their books, because it thinks they are just playing an intermediate role between bank of Ghana and the aggregators of gold, since it is the bank that provides the cedis for gold purchases and ultimately receives proceeds of gold sold abroad in dollars. 

But they are losses, transactional or trade losses. $214m loss is large enough for us to understand how it occurred, the period it occurred and where it occurred ( as in with which buyers of our gold and the quantum of loss per buyer),- This helps in two ways: 1. In order to minimise them if they were genuinely incurred and to help prevent a gaming/rigging due to privileged information or as it is commonly called, insider information, regardless of whether the spot and onward sale price of gold are displayed by GoldBod. And I think the Bank of Ghana should provide answers to how the $214m loss happened and what they will do to minimise it in future transactions.

My worry, though, is that it had to take the IMF to receive this information and then publish for us to knock our heads discussing what name to call it”. 

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Prophet Uche’s 2026 prophecy on a vacancy in Parliament resurfaces amid Ayawaso East MP’s death

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Prophet Uche’s 2026 prophecy on a vacancy in Parliament resurfaces amid Ayawaso East MP’s death

The founder and leader of Regin House Chapel, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, popularly known as Prophet Uche, 2026 prophecy concerning a vacancy in Parliament has resurfaced amid Ayawaso East MP’s death.

 In a viral video shared on social media, Prophet Uche, speaking at his church’s Watch Night Service on December 31, 2025, revealed there was going to be a vacant seat in the Parliament of Ghana.

Prophet Uche in the video stated, “Last year, I said we should pray for our Parliament. For 2026, we should pray for our Parliament again. There is a vacant seat in the Parliament House again.

“I projected all the people I have in Parliament. Those of you who have relatives in Parliament, let us pray for them. If you know someone in Parliament, dip that person into the blood of Jesus because two seats will become vacant. There will be two by-elections in Parliament,” he said.

The video has resurfaced following the death of Naser Toure Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East.

Reports suggest the NDC MP passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a period of illness.

According to multiple sources, Naser Toure Mahama is said to have died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the afternoon.

The late Naser Toure Mahama was a fourth-term MP and held several key roles in Parliament.

He served as Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee, and a member on the Roads and Transport Committee, the House Committee, and the Private Members’ Bills and Motions Committee.

Richard Acheampong, the Second Deputy Majority Whip, has revealed that the late Ayawaso East is expected to be laid to rest today in accordance with Muslim tradition at his residence in Nima, Accra.

Meanwhile, Yussif Jajah, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North, has eulogised the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament Naser Toure Mahama for leaving a very big mark.

According to Yussif Jajah, the late Naser Toure Mahama inspired many young politicians, including himself, to get into parliament.

He recounted a community initiative championed by the late MP, the “Operation Cement Your Lungu,” which mobilised residents to improve sanitation and infrastructure in underserved neighbourhoods.

Speaking to the media at the late MP’s residence, Mr Jajah stated, “In fact, within his first time in Parliament from 2010 to 2016, he did a lot that inspired some of us to also campaign to get to Parliament in 2017,” he said.

“I think he’s left a very big mark. Whoever takes over from him must be fully prepared to continue and build on what he started,” he added.

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Two women caught on viral video assulting 12-year-old girl arrested

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Two women caught on viral video assulting 12-year-old girl arrested

Two women have been arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command in connection with a viral video which captured them assulting 12-year-old girl.

The incident is said to have occurred on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Roman JHS School area.

According to the Police statement, the victim’s mother reported to the station showing visible marks of assault.

The victim’s mother disclosed that three women attacked her daughter without provocation.

Superintendent Juliana Obeng, the Greater Accra Head of Public Affairs, in a statement signed noted that preliminary investigations revealed the assaulted girl had a minor altercation with a seven-year-old boy, Horm Giftan Mesopeh, related to the suspects.

The women then went to the victim’s home, where they were taken to their residence and were assaulted.

 Precious Giftan Mesopeh, 22, and Princess Giftan Mesopeh, 25, are the two suspects arrested on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

They are currently in police custody and will be arraigned in court on Monday, January 5, 2026.

A third suspect, identified as Priscilla Novishie Wornyo, 49, the mother of the two arrested women, is said to have travelled with the Police trying to locate her.

The police statement read, “The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two women in connection with the alleged assault of a 12-year-old girl at La Roman JHS School area on Tuesday, 30th December 2025.

The incident was reported to the Police by the mother of the victim, who appeared at the station with her daughter, bearing visible marks of assault. The complainant alleged that three women assaulted her daughter without any provocation.

Upon receipt of the complaint, the Police obtained a statement from the complainant and issued a Police Medical Report Form to the victim for medical examination.

Preliminary investigations revealed that earlier the same day, the victim had an altercation with a seven-year-old boy, identified as Horm Giftan Mesopeh, who is related to the suspects. Following the incident, the suspects allegedly went to the victim’s house, brought her to their residence, and assaulted her.

On Wednesday, 31st December 2025, the complainant led the Police to arrest two of the suspects, identified as Precious Giftan Mesopeh, aged 22, and Princess Giftan Mesopeh, aged 25. The third suspect, identified as Priscilla Novishie Wornyo, aged 49, a fashion designer by profession and the mother of the two arrested persons, was reported to have travelled to the Volta Region

The two arrested suspects have been formally charged and are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations. They will be put before the court on Monday, 5th January 2025. Police efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest the third suspect to aid the investigation

The Regional Police Command cautions the general public against resorting to violence in the resolution of disputes, particularly matters involving children. Parents, guardians, and community members are advised to seek lawful means of addressing grievances and to report incidents to the Police promptly. The Command further urges the public to respect the law and protect the rights and welfare of children at all times”.

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“Talking rubbish, who are you?” – NDC man blasts Fifi Kwetey over Mahama’s 3rd term brouhaha 

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“Talking rubbish, who are you?” – NDC man blasts Fifi Kwetey over Mahama’s 3rd term brouhaha 

Yakubu Tony Aidoo, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has launched a missile at the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey.

Speaking in a viral video circulating on social media on January 3, 2026, Yakubu Tony Aidoo accused the NDC General Secretary of disrespecting party supporters.

It will be recalled that during the NDC’s 31st December Revolution at Ada Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, fired NDC members calling for a third term for President John Dramani Mahama.

According to Fifi Kwetey, those calling for a third term for President Mahama are sycophants and boot lickers who are only singing his praises to gain favour from him.

He stressed that those people are only singing the praises of Mahama as the only way they can survive.

Speaking at NDC’s 31st December Revolution at Ada, the General Secretary fumed, “These days, it saddens me when I see so much sycophancy creeping into our party.

“I see a group of people who, obviously, from every indication, believe that singing the praises of a leader is the only way they can survive”.

And that’s why you hear some of those people even urging statements like there should be a 3rd term. It says nothing but sycophancy, pure sycophancy and boot licking of the highest order”.

Fifi Kwetey noted that even Jerry Rawlings, who was the founder of the NDC, was never urged by anybody to go for any 3rd term

“Jerry Rawlings, who was the founder of this party, never, at any point, was urged by anybody to go for any 3rd term. You have a bunch of sycophants who today think that all they need to do is sing praises and hope that somehow those praises will get them some opportunities that they are looking for”.

“You don’t love our country, you don’t love our party. If you do, you will not be such sycophants. It’s important for us to appreciate that this party was grounded in the need to work for our people. We say cadres may go; cadres may come, but the revolution has come to stay. That simply means it is not about individuals. It’s about us as a collective,” he said.

Reacting to the NDC’s General Secretary’s remarks, Yakubu Tony Aidoo fired him for talking rubbish.

He stated, “Talking rubbish, talking rubbish, rubbish. I sold my Land Cruiser to support the party. Who are you? Fiifi Kwetey, who are you?”

“Today or tomorrow, I will read the constitution so Ghanaians will know that we, the scrap dealers in the region, can read and understand the constitution,” he said.

“Who are you? How dare you to insult us? Fifi Kwetey. Fifi Kwetey, I’m talking to you. How dare you to insult us? Sycophant. You are the leader of Sycophants, you are a greedy Fifi Kwetey,” he indicated.

He declared, “Go and write a letter to drive me out of the party. I will make sure Fifi Kwetey loses his national election”.

“I will support President Mahama for his third term tomorrow. I will support President Mahama’s third term today. If you like, when you come, cut my head. I don’t fear you,” he said.

Meanwhile, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey had already reiterated the party’s position, dismissing claims of a third-term agenda for President John Dramani Mahama.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, December 16, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey highlighted that the NDC is committed to Ghana’s constitutional order and democratic principles.

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