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“After COVID, I didn’t understand the things Akufo-Addo gov’t was doing” – Ex-President Kufuor

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“After COVID, I didn’t understand the things Akufo-Addo gov’t was doing” – Ex-President Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has vented his disappointment and frustration with the Akufo-Addo-led New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.

John Agyekum Kufuor highlighted that the Akufo-Addo government started promising in 2016, but after the COVID-19 pandemic, the government performed poorly.

According to John Agyekum Kufuor, the Akufo-Addo government, after COVID, was doing things he did not understand.

He revealed that the Akufo-Addo-led New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. Implemented policies without consulting him.

The former President Kufuor added that Akufo-Addo’s leadership style contributed to the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general election.

Speaking in an interview with Deloris Frimpong Manso, shared on X on December 6, 2025, former President Kufuor explained. “During the 2016 election, they rode on my achievements to win power, but after they came into government, things changed… They started very well, but when COVID-19 came, things began to shift. I will commend him for how he handled the COVID-19 pandemic, but afterwards, I didn’t understand many of the things they were doing.

Things like the bond market and the National Cathedral… They didn’t consult me. All I knew was that they were building it. I initially thought it was a private initiative, only to later realise they were using government resources. They even demolished the judges’ building for it, and yet they still couldn’t complete it. Also, with the PDS”, he said.

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor further touched on the NPP defeat in the 2024 election, “In 2016, we won the election with a landslide victory. In the 2020 elections, there were tensions which led to a hung parliament; the president got a majority, but it was a reduced majority. Then four years later it should be that you cannot take the Ghanaian electorate for granted”.

He further advised the NPP to be united and true to themselves, adding that truth and transparency will help the party return to power.

“They should stay true to themselves. They may not all be friends, but since they are bonded by the party’s principles, when it comes to the work, we should present a united front. That is what Ghanaians want”, he added.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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See the fully furnished resting place for the late Akwatia MP, Ernest Kumi

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See the fully furnished resting place for the late Akwatia MP, Ernest Kumi

A video of the final resting place of the late former Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi, has surfaced online.

The late MP Ernest Kumi was laid to rest in a fully furnished room with inscriptions of his initials, EK.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the viral video of the fully furnished resting place wrote, “This is a burial place befitting a legend.  Looks like the first of its kind”.

Another netizen added, “Herh! I’m speechless…… I’m sure someone in the family doesn’t even have a place to stay. Someone in that family really needs help. Families in Ghana would prefer to spend millions for a funeral, but the living are cast out of the family because of poverty”.

A netizen added, “God made man in such a way to forget our pain after we lose someone so dear to us, so if you furnish a place like this and keep the corpse, you’re always going to have a recurring pain. Even if you want to do it should be far away from home”

“So what happened to using that money to build a school or dig a borehole to honour that person? Isn’t this government money they used for all these?” a netizen quizzed.

“Oh! But this is incomplete.  They should have added. Dining table and chairs, a TV,  marble kitchen counter tops, bathtubs and a Jacuzzi.  Our society has gone mad., This is mediocrity, Nnkurases3m 100%”, a netizen added.

Meanwhile, Ernest Kumi died on Monday, July 7, 2025. He was serving as a first-term member of parliament after his victory in the 2024 elections.

He secured the seat for the NPP in a closely contested election marked by allegations of vote buying, irregularities at some polling stations, with his victory ending up in the court.

The lawmaker’s death comes just weeks after the Supreme Court overturned his contempt conviction related to the disputed 2024 parliamentary election results.

The late Ernest Kumi, in February 2025, was found guilty by the Koforidua High Court after he defied an interim injunction barring him from presenting himself for swearing-in as an MP.

The Koforidua High Court issued a bench warrant for his arrest, alluding to his failure to attend court hearings and his disregard for the court’s authority.

Also, Gary Nimako, the Director of Legal Affairs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has revealed that the late Ernest Kumi wanted to resign from parliament.

According to Gary Nimako, Ernest Kumi intended to resign from Parliament just six days before his sudden death.

Speaking on Joy News on Tuesday, September 2, Gary Nimako stated, “Ernest Kumi said that he wants to resign from Parliament. Are you aware?

He said he was tired because of the harassment they were doing to him at the constituency. He was tired, he wanted to resign from parliament and go and stay at home,” Mr Nimako revealed.

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“Kissi Agyebeng survived 2 assassination attempts, and I have been beaten by 17 policemen” – Sammy Darko

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“Kissi Agyebeng survived 2 assassination attempts, and I have been beaten by 17 policemen” – Sammy Darko

Sammy Darko, the Director of Strategy, Communication, and Research at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has revealed that the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has survived two assassination attempts.

According to Sammy Darko, the Special Prosecutor has survived two attempted attacks on his life, and he (Sammy Darko) was reportedly handcuffed and assaulted by seventeen police officers.

Sammy Darko is quoted by JOY NEWS to have said, “The Special Prosecutor has survived two assassination attempts, and I have been handcuffed and beaten by 17 policemen”.

Some netizens reacting to Sammy Darko’s revelations stated, “I’m hearing this for the first time. Kindly provide us with evidence of these assassination attacks, and to which security agencies have you reported these assassination attempts to?”

“How did he count the number of police men and why was it never reported? Masa, stop the lies. Your Boss should not hide behind fabricated stories. If he can’t handle the heat, he should resign. It is the Honourable thing to do just as Martin Amidu did”, a netizen quizzed.

One more netizen added, “Office of special excuses and tactical inconsistencies. Manesseh has provided all the evidence. No reason to keep Kissi. Sack him now”.

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

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

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

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

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

His remarks follow the ongoing back-and-forth between Martin Kpebu and the Special Prosecutor over his handling of corruption-related cases in the country.

Also, details have emerged of the three petitions seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.

In one of the petitions filed by the Coalition for Integrity in Governance (COFIIG) accused Kissi Agyebeng of incompetence, financial mismanagement, conflict of interest, and negligence of duty.

The group alleged that Kissi Agyebeng mismanaged public funds allocated to the Office of the Special Prosecutor since 2021, highlighting that over GHS364 million in budgetary allocations were made without any publicly available audited financial statements.

The group also accuses the Special Prosecutor of poor performance, pointing to the absence of major corruption convictions or significant asset recoveries despite the resources at his disposal.

COFIIG petition further references alleged misbehaviour, noting claims that the Special Prosecutor withheld investigative dockets from the Attorney-General, delaying the extradition process of former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

A second petition received by Shamima Muslim, the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, on behalf of President Mahama, filed by Apostle Abraham Lincoln Larbi of the Agro Ne Fom’ protestors, alleged that Kissi Agyebeng connived with Ken Ofori-Atta to help him evade accountability and accused him of refusing to submit the docket needed for the extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta to the Office of the Attorney General.

According to reports, the third petition also focuses entirely on the SML matter, alleging that the Special Prosecutor allowed Ken Ofori-Atta to flee, failed to use his police powers to arrest him.

The petition also accused the Special Prosecutor of lying about attempts to seek support from security agencies.

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Two female prison officers dead in Akuse crash, two others hospitalised

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Two female prison officers dead in Akuse crash, two others hospitalised

The tragic news coming in reveals two female prison officers, believed to be from the Akuse Local Prison, have died in a fatal road accident.

Reports suggest the heartbreaking incident occurred on Saturday, December 6, 2025, along the stretch between Akuse Junction and VRA Junction within the Akuse Township.

The information gathered suggests that the two male officers who were also involved in the tragic accident sustained multiple fractures.

The prison officers were in a Toyota Corolla with registration number GS 4817-17.

The two surviving officers were rushed to the Akuse Government Hospital for treatment, but were later referred to St. Joseph Hospital in Koforidua due to the severity of their injuries.

Personnel of the Akuse Local Prison in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality have been left in a devastating shock and grief.

Meanwhile, the Akuse District Police Command has launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths of two female prison with details of how the incident occurred remain unclear.

In related accident news, Nicholas Aklorbotu, a National Democratic Congress (NDC) communicator, has died in a motorcycle accident.

Reports suggest the late Nicholas Aklorbotu was recently appointed as the regional monitoring and evaluation officer for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

According to the information gathered, the tragic accident occurred on Friday, December 5, 2025.

The late Nicholas Aklorbotu was reportedly returning home for the weekend when he suddenly ended up in a motorbike accident involving three motorbikes.

A post by Sogakope Updates on Saturday, December 6, 2025, read, “Sadly, he was involved in a severe motorcycle accident that included three other bikes. During the crash, one of the motorcycles was carrying extra fuel along with a passenger.

“This extra fuel ignited, causing a fire. The resulting blaze completely destroyed Hon. Aklorbortu’s bike, burning it beyond recognition. Tragically, one other person died at the scene of the accident. The unfortunate accident took place around Adaklu”.

“Haruna Iddrisu and Ablakwa fighting gidigidi over NDC 2028 running mate slot” – Adom-Otchere

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“Haruna Iddrisu and Ablakwa fighting gidigidi over NDC 2028 running mate slot” – Adom-Otchere

Paul Adom-Otchere, the host of Good Evening Ghana and former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), has said that Haruna Iddrisu and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa are fighting over the NDC 2028 running mate slot.

According to Paul Adom-Otchere, both Haruna Iddrisu and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa want to be the running mate of the current vice president, Prof Opoku-Agyemang.

Speaking on his Good Evening Ghana programme on December 3, 2025, Paul Adom-Otchere alleged, “Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister for Education, and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, are fighting ‘gidigidi’.

 Haruna Iddrisu speaking at Mawuli Secondary School, for their 75th anniversary, and he said that you cannot keep your hair and come to school, you remember that sparked the debate surrounding to keep the hair or not to keep the hair”.

He added, “The foreign minister,  Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, goes to his former school, hasn’t been invited as the guest speaker; he is part of the government, so he did not have to contradict the Education Minister. It was wrong for him to if I am Chief of Staff, he is the one I will punish.  One minister spoke about it, even if it is not a government position, another minister should not go public against it.

Weeks down the line, Ablakwa comes to say the opposite, and in doing so, talks down to people whose hair is important. So, the Minister for Foreign Affairs is telling the Education Minister that his ridiculous analysis of short hair and having correlation to discipline, he does not understand it”.

Adom Octhere added, “Haruna Iddrisu is fighting with Ablakwa, and Ablakwa is also fighting with him as a political news reporter. I know why they are fighting. It’s for a very big prize, and they will not be fighting if the prize is not big. The tussle for VEEP in the NDC is what they are fighting about; both of them want to be the next Vice President if the NDC were to win in 2028, and they both want to be Vice President for the same Presidential candidate.

Prof Jane Naana has long had an excellent relationship with Ablakwa in Mahama’s first term. When she became Minister of Education, Ablakwa was her deputy, so during the first Mahama term, they forged such a tight alliance as deputy and boss.

Then, Haruna Iddrisu was working in the Trade. This vice president is close to Ablakwa and has come into the saddle. They won the election, and he is the vice president. Ofosu Ampofo hears that Johnson Asiedu Nketia, his nemesis in the NDC, is running for president, and he does not want that to happen, saying Madam is more competent than the party chairman.

Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo and Alex Segbefia are pushing Prof Jane Naana and Ablakwa’s work to gather the Volta Region for the vice president”, he added.

Meanwhile, Paul Adom-Otchere had earlier stated that President John Mahama has identified Ato Forson and John Jinapor as his preferred NDC candidates for the 2028 elections.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“If you think I have defamed you, sue me” – Martin Kpebu dares Kissi Agyebeng

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“If you think I have defamed you, sue me” – Martin Kpebu dares Kissi Agyebeng

Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner, has dared the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agybeng, to sue him if he thinks he has defamed him.

Lawyer Kpebu challenged Kissi Agyebeng to sue him in court for defamation rather than using police powers to arrest him.

He made these remarks speaking on TV3 Key Point on December 6, 2025,  saying, “ If (Kissi Agyebeng) thinks I have defamed you, sue me in court and not use your police powers to arrest me”.

In a separate interview, Martin Kpebu alleged that Kissi Agyebeng was handpicked by Gabby Otchere-Darko, the former Attorney General Godfred Dame and former President Akufo-Addo to do their bidding.

He further alleged, once again, that Kissi Agyebeng colluded with former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta to allow him to travel out of the country.

Speaking to JoyNews on December 4, 2025, Martin Kpebu stated, “… The story remains that Kissi Agyebeng sat on his hands and allowed Ofori-Atta to run out of this country, when Ofori-Atta had five cases pending before Kissi Agyebeng, which leads to a reasonable suspicion of collusion.

In the past, Kissi Agyebeng had worked for Ofori-Atta, and also Kissi Agyebeng used to work for Gabby Otchere-Darko, who is related to Ofori-Atta,” he alleged.

He added, “We always have to mention because we are connecting the dots. Kissi Agyebeng was hand-picked because he’s close to Gabby Otchere-Darko, Godfred Dame and Akufo-Addo. He was hand-picked so that he would do their bidding. He wasn’t picked as an independent person.

Martin Amidu was the one who was picked as an independent person, and see how Martin Amidu stung Akufo-Addo as the mother serpent of corruption. So, Akufo-Addo said ‘No, henceforth I’ll pick somebody who will play ball with me,” Kpebu claimed.

Meanwhile, Martin Kpebu has revealed his interest in the Special Prosecutor job.

According to Martin Kpebu, he would gladly accept the Special Prosecutor as he would be a perfect fit for the role; however, the ongoing tension with Kissi Agyebeng would create the perception that he orchestrated his removal to take the role for himself.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen on Thursday, December 4, 2025, Kpebu stated, “Ideally, if not because of the fight between Kissi Agyebeng and me, I would have gladly

accepted to be the SP, but people would think I asked for his removal so that I can take charge.”

He added, “I would have been a perfect fit for the position if the president thought so and Ghanaians agreed.”

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NDC supporters prefer Ken Agyapong over Dr Bawumia to win NPP Primaries – Global InfoAnalytics

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NDC supporters prefer Ken Agyapong over Dr Bawumia to win NPP Primaries – Global InfoAnalytics

Musa Dankwa, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has revealed that, majority of NDC supporters prefer Kennedy Ohene Agyapong to be elected Flagbearer over Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

He revealed the NDC respondents did not want Dr Bawumia to emerge victorious as the NPP’s presidential candidate in the January 31 presidential election.

The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, in a Facebook post sharing the findings, stated, “ The social media poll shows the majority of NDC voters and floating voters now prefer Kennedy Agyapong than Dr Bawumia, contrary to previous polling data.”

The Global InfoAnalytics results showed nearly 40% of NDC respondents said they preferred Kennedy Agyapong as the NPP’s 2028 flagbearer, compared with 33% for Dr Bawumia and 14% for Kwabena Agyapong.

He further revealed that floating voters expressed similar preferences, with 38% opting for Kennedy Agyapong, while 32% chose Dr Bawumia.

In all the polls so far conducted by the Global InfoAnalytics, this is the only poll with Kennedy Agyapong leading Dr Bawumia.

Meanwhile, the Global InfoAnalytics latest poll has revealed that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia continues to dominate the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries.

The Global InfoAnalytics revealed that the poll was conducted between 17th and 21st November 2025 among 3,500 delegates across all 16 regions.

The poll, however, shows that Dr Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong’s support has slightly declined since October.

Global InfoAnalytics’ likely voters’ model indicated that, “Dr Bawumia: 42.7%, Kennedy Agyapong: 17.7%, Dr Bryan Acheampong: 4.6%, Dr Yaw Adutwum: 0.3%, and Kwabena Adjei Agyapong: 0.3%”.

With 14.9% of delegates not disclosing their voting intentions, while 19.3% remain.

Also, committed voters, Dr Bawumia’s lead widens: “Dr Bawumia: 63.3%, Kennedy Agyapong: 28.6%, and Dr Acheampong: 6.9%”.

The poll revealed that Dr Bawumia leads in 13 regions, with Kennedy ahead only in the Volta region, with the Central region tied.

Meanwhile, Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director, Global Info Analytics, has made a bold call that Kennedy Agyapong will win the Volta Region in NPP’s presidential primaries, Dr. Bawumia will win in the Eastern Region.

In related NPP news,  they have revised its constitution following the party’s miserable 2024 election defeat.

According to the NPP, the amended constitution is to address the factors that contributed to the party’s loss.

The General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, attributed the party’s defeat to member neglect and a breakdown in communication strategy.

Speaking at the launch of the amended constitution on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Justin Kodua Frimpong stated, “Many of the issues that culminated in our loss in the 2024 election have been addressed in this amendment”.

We all know that one of the reasons why we did not get the needed vote to win the election was voter apathy, and it also stemmed from the fact that there were several former party executives who felt that they were neglected.

“But in our current constitution, we have expanded our electoral college to make room for our former executives at the district level and the national level to have a voting right. All of these are to address the issue of apathy in our party.”

He added, “Another reason why we lost is that many people criticised our party’s communication. We had done so much, but we were not communicating them, and there was no coordination among the various communication directors”.

Justin Kodua added that the amendments reflect lessons learned from the 2024 elections and aim at strengthening the party structures.

“I will go into public office, but OSP is not the office I dream about” – Martin Kpebu

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“I will go into public office, but OSP is not the office I dream about” – Martin Kpebu

Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has said he will take up a public office in the near future.

Mr Kpebu highlighted that while he expects to be appointed to public service in due course, the OSP is not a position he dreams of.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, 6th December, he stated, “That is not the office I have dreamt about; it is clear that some day I will go into public office, it is very clear to me now, but not Special Prosecutor”.

He further added that he cannot be seeking to substitute Kissi Agyebeng when he is the one leading the charge for his removal as Special Prosecutor.

“Having led the charge in calling for him (Kissi Agyebeng) to go, I should not be the one to replace him,” he said.

Also, Mr Kpebu had said he would gladly accept the Special Prosecutor as he would be a perfect fit for the role; however, the ongoing tension with Kissi Agyebeng would create the perception that he orchestrated his removal to take the role for himself.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen on Thursday, December 4, 2025, Kpebu stated, “Ideally, if not because of the fight between Kissi Agyebeng and me, I would have gladly

accepted to be the SP, but people would think I asked for his removal so that I can take charge.”

He added, “I would have been a perfect fit for the position if the president thought so and Ghanaians agreed.”

His comments come on the back of his release from the custody of the officer of the Special Prosecutor’s Office (OSP).

Speaking to TV3 shortly after his release, Lawyer Kpebu stated, “I know I have not done anything wrong, so I knew I would be released”.

He revealed that his arrest stemmed from a verbal confrontation with a military officer stationed at the OSP.

Mr Kpebu recounted, “Then the next thing, the soldier said I am stupid, so I also turned and said he is also stupid, and so we exchanged words”.

“I know I have not done anything wrong, so I knew I would be released,” he stated.

“Then a colleague of his, another soldier, shouted that next time I do that, I will see. In Ghanaian English, ‘you will see’ means he will cause me some harm, or there will be consequences, even if not physical.

So I turned and gave the same answer; he had no right. I’m not a suspect, and even if I was, could he do that? So I said he had no right”.

“Then the next thing I knew, he said I’m stupid. That’s what the soldier said. So I turned back and told him he is also stupid. We exchanged a few words, and then one of my lawyers pulled me so we could go in,” he added, stating he would never attack any officer who had done nothing to him.

He added that his arrest confirms that Kissi Agyebeng is incompetent.

“I will petition for his removal. I have 15 allegations against him,” he once again revealed.

“What they have actually done is that this is a suicide mission that Kissi Agyebeng’s OSP has embarked on. He can pretend he has nothing to do with it, but he is the head,” Kpebu stated.

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“Bawumia has allowed partisan issues to crowd his intelligence” – KSM

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“Bawumia has allowed partisan issues to crowd his intelligence” – KSM

Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), a Ghanaian satirist and anti-corruption advocate, has said, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has allowed partisan issues to crowd his intelligence.

According to KSM, Dr Bawumia’s statement about when the fundamentals are weak, the exchange rate will expose you is true, but Dr Bawumia that statement only implied to the NDC when they were in government, which was wrong.

Speaking on KSM UNFILTERED, hosted by Bridget Otoo, Kwaku Sintim-Misa stated, “We have moved from brawn to brain; it’s all brain work; it’s not about being macho that makes you who you are. The numbers don’t mean anything to me; they can be 76 in parliament, but if you hear the quality of the debate and argument, it will feel like it has an impact on a majority.

It’s time everyone understands that we are moving from brawn to brains. Let us use our brains”.

He added, “My thoughts on Bawumia: he has allowed partisan issues to crowd his own intelligence.  The statement he made, which we still laugh at him for, is that when the fundamentals are weak, the exchange rate will expose you; it is true.

His truth was that it was only true when the NDC was in power. But it doesn’t matter who was in power; his truth was that when the NDC was in power, that is when the fundamentals were weak. That is where he got it wrong”.

He further added, “But he has apologies, when asked by Bridget Otoo if he believes Dr Bawumia’s apology, KSM stated, “No, the apology is politics. The NPP needs to shift from brawn to brains”.

It will be recalled, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia rendered an unqualified apology to Ghanaians for the way they led and governed the country.

The former vice president was speaking to some party faithful in the Ashanti Region as part of his regional tour of uniting and re-energising the base of the party.

Dr Bawumia, who did not exempt himself from the mistakes of the previous government, pleaded for forgiveness on behalf of all those who were part of the erstwhile Akufo-Addo-led government.

“After the 2024 elections, we have done our research. We know the NPP government and the party made a lot of mistakes in governance. There were things we needed to do which we didn’t, and others we did that, if we had had the benefit of background, we would not have done them,” he said.

He stressed that the blame was not his alone but a collective responsibility of the party’s leadership. “We are all to be blamed – Vice President, Ministers, MPs, Board Chairmen, appointees. We have all made mistakes, and please forgive us. We’re sorry. We have learned our lessons,” he added.

Dr Bawumia assured delegates that, if given the mandate as flagbearer and subsequently elected President, he would ensure that the past would not be repeated.

“If, by the grace of God, you make me the flagbearer and I become the President, these will not happen again. They will not happen again,” he pledged.

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NDC communicator, Nicholas Aklorbotu dies in motorcycle accident

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NDC communicator, Nicholas Aklorbotu dies in motorcycle accident

Nicholas Aklorbotu, a National Democratic Congress (NDC) communicator, has died in a motorcycle accident.

Reports suggest the late Nicholas Aklorbotu was recently appointed as the regional monitoring and evaluation officer for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

According to the information gathered, the tragic accident occurred on Friday, December 5, 2025.

The late Nicholas Aklorbotu was reportedly returning home for the weekend when he suddenly ended up in a motorbike accident involving three motorbikes.

A post by Sogakope Updates on Saturday, December 6, 2025, read, “Sadly, he was involved in a severe motorcycle accident that included three other bikes. During the crash, one of the motorcycles was carrying extra fuel along with a passenger.

“This extra fuel ignited, causing a fire. The resulting blaze completely destroyed Hon. Aklorbortu’s bike, burning it beyond recognition. Tragically, one other person died at the scene of the accident. The unfortunate accident took place around Adaklu”.

Also, a month ago, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lost Kofi Wayo.

The news was confirmed by Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Hon Edem Agbana, who shared a heartfelt message announcing the loss on his official Facebook page.

Reports of Kofi Wayo passing a leading member of the NDC’s youth activist were shared on social media on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Edem Agbana, who confirmed the news through a post on Facebook, wrote,  “Wayo, you have left me completely broken and devastated. Oh death is wicked”.

According to reports, Wayo was unwell and was hospitalised recently.

The late Kofi Wayo was an activist in the NDC. He was also known to have been actively involved in student politics.

He played key roles in the affairs of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) and other student bodies.

A post on Facebook stated, “Rest in power and rest in peace, Kofi Wayo! I teased you the last time we met at Loggia, but I didn’t know you had been hospitalised for ill health until I spoke with Ascorbic just last week. Till we meet again, be accepted in the bosom of our good Lord brother! This one got me to let loose; emotions got me!”.

Another friend of the late Kofi Wayo wrote, “Kofi Wayo Central was really suffering, Comrades, a lot was going on. Show your loved ones you love them now, not later..! Some Comrades are really suffering. My Brother, my groomsman, my comrade, how are we going to do the Fante Confederation 2026 without you? The agenda D4WD4U..!!! Aaah, Kofi, this goodbye hits different. You didn’t tell me this last week”.

Another tribute stated, “Too much of a cruel world to hold on to anything. Kofi Wayo, I can’t stop thinking about how many times I will tease you on appointment and debate you right from student activism to party politics. This is painful. Too young to say goodbye”.

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“Kennedy Agyapong cannot be tamed; he will slip back to his old self” – KSM

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“Kennedy Agyapong cannot be tamed; he will slip back to his old self” – KSM

Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), a Ghanaian satirist and anti-corruption advocate, has said the NPP presidential candidate hopeful, 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.

KSM noted that Kennedy Agyapong’s biggest mistake was joining Dr Bawumia’s campaign after his primary defeat.

“If Kennedy Agyapong had not campaigned for Dr Bawumia, he would have been more believable. After all the noise he made, he still campaigned for him”.

Also, Samuel Atta Akyea, the former New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, has once again fired shots at Kennedy Agyapong, a flagbearer hopeful of the party.

According to Samuel Atta Akyea, nobody has invented any story about Kennedy Agyapong, as things he said in the past are being used against him.

Atta Akyea further noted that Ken Agyapong is someone one cannot advise, as whatever he wants to do, he will do even in public.

The former MP added that Kennedy Agyapong cannot hide his condition by faking his character forever.

Speaking in an interview with Adom FM, shared on Facebook,  Samuel Atta Akyea stated, “The person you want to become the flagbearer is not someone you can advise. Whatever Ken, who was my classmate in Adisadel, says he will do, he will do it; you can’t stop it. He would even do it in public for people to record it.

“So, nobody has invented any story about him. His actions that have been recorded, the things he says, the pastors who have been insulted, the leaders who were insulted, all these things are not the invention of Atta Akyea. They are things he has said,” he said.

He added, “If you have diarrhoea and you take medication, it does not mean it (the diarrhoea) has stopped… You cannot fake the condition you are in. So, if you are having a running tummy, and you go and take medication, the diarrhoea will not stop. That is what we are seeing now.

“Some of the things Ken said are coming out, and people are running. People have quit on some of the issues about Ken; more could even come out,” he said.

Meanwhile, Kennedy Agyapong has said he has endured all the insults and attacks in silence because of party unity.

The former Assin Central MP warned that the day he chose to speak, Ghanaians would know that there are real men in the NPP.

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“NPP needs to shift from brawn to brains” – KSM

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“NPP needs to shift from brawn to brains” – KSM

Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), a Ghanaian satirist and anti-corruption advocate, has advised the New Patriotic Party(NPP) to move from brawn to brains.

According to KSM, being macho does not make you who you are, adding that the NPP must understand that Ghanaians have moved from brawn to brains.

Speaking on KSM UNFILTERED, hosted by Bridget Otoo, Kwaku Sintim-Misa stated, “We have moved from brawn to brain; it’s all brain work; it’s not about being macho that makes you who you are. The numbers don’t mean anything to me; they can be 76 in parliament, but if you hear the quality of the debate and argument, it will feel like it has an impact on a majority.

It’s time everyone understands that we are moving from brawn to brains. Let us use our brains”.

He further asserted that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has allowed partisan issues to crowd his intelligence.

According to KSM, Dr Bawumia’s statement about when the fundamentals are weak, the exchange rate will expose you is true, but Dr Bawumia that statement only implied to the NDC when they were in government, which was wrong.

He added, “My thoughts on Bawumia: he has allowed partisan issues to crowd his own intelligence.  The statement he made, which we still laugh at him for, is that when the fundamentals are weak, the exchange rate will expose you; it is true.

His truth was that it was only true when the NDC was in power. But it doesn’t matter who was in power; his truth was that when the NDC was in power, that is when the fundamentals were weak. That is where he got it wrong”.

He further added, “But he has apologies, when asked by Bridget Otoo if he believes Dr Bawumia’s apology, KSM stated, “No, the apology is politics. The NPP needs to shift from brawn to brains”.

However, Minority Leader, Afenyo-Markin, has boldly stated that the NDC majority in parliament cannot match the NPP minority when it comes to debating on the floor of parliament.

Afenyo-Markin highlighted that while the majority holds the numerical advantage, the minority excels in terms of content and consistently delivers high-quality submissions.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the majority caucus having sleepless nights tells him that his caucus is doing something right.

The minority leader asserted that he might not like the way the majority leader is doing things, but that is his method that he has adopted.

Speaking on Asaasepa FM, Afenyo-Markin stated, “Seeing the heat from us, I think it is his own strategy of also keeping up. I don’t see it personally. I have been a majority leader before, and I wouldn’t have adopted that approach, but it is his style. I can sit here and condemn him.

I don’t need to be comfortable with it, but I also don’t give him comfort because what he is doing tells me and my caucus that we are effective. The fact that the Majority is having sleepless nights tells me that we are doing something right”.

“In the chamber, strength exists only in numbers in favour content favours us. I am saying that in the chamber, when a headcount is being conducted, they have the numbers, but when it comes to the work in parliament and sharing ideas, they cannot compete with us; they know that.

When it comes to debating, they do not come to our level”, he added.

Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has revised its constitution following the party’s miserable 2024 election defeat.

According to the NPP, the amended constitution is to address the factors that contributed to the party’s loss.

The General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, attributed the party’s defeat to member neglect and a breakdown in communication strategy.

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Watch mother of one of the El Wak stampede victims break down in tears as her daughter was laid to rest

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Watch mother of one of the El Wak stampede victims break down in tears as her daughter was laid to rest

The mother of Priscilla Akua Nyamalor, one of the El Wak stampede victims, has broken down in tears as her daughter was laid to rest.

Priscilla Akua Nyamalor was among the six victims who died during the El Wak stampede during the military recruitment.

In the viral video shared on X, the mother of Priscilla Akua Nyamalor was visibly distraught as her daughter was laid in state.

The very distraught emotional mother could not be consoled by friends and family members.

Meanwhile, Deputy Defence Minister Brogya Genfi has revealed that the Families of the El-Wak stampede victims to receive GH¢50,000 funeral support and GH¢100,000 compensation.

Brogya Genfi further revealed that the government pledges continued assistance for the Families of the El-Wak stampede victims.

It will be recalled, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) confirmed six people died in the military recruitment at the El-Wak Stadium.

Reports suggest the chaos occurred around 6:20 a.m. when applicants breached security protocols.

According to GAF, 28 people were taken to the 37 Military Hospital.

They further revealed that six people have died, with five in the ICU and another 12 in critical condition.

Also, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has said all persons injured at the El-Wak Stadium stampede will receive a special recruitment package.

According to GAF, the November 12 stampede victims will receive free medical care at the 37 hospital until they are fully recovered and also receive a special recruitment package after recovery.

They further revealed that six people have died, with five in the ICU and another 12 in critical condition.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “May this never be our story!!! Because of one Stupid decision!!!! You see what you’ve caused?? Smh!!!! Smh!!!!!”

Another netizen added, “This country Ghana eeer, if you make it alive every day you for really thank God ooooo. It’s really sad when some of us travel abroad and experience how they protect the youth and citizens, beautiful women like this just die sake of no proper measures. E b sad. Mama has. Strength”.

“This will hit you differently. Some may not recover again till she leaves this earth with these pains, because we lack the measures to keep our youth safe. This video should reach the military and the presidency office to witness what the whole country caused her”, one more netizen added.

An X user added, “Only God can comfort this woman. It’s sad. This wouldn’t have happened if people could just apply online and be called for interviews and selection. Common sense”.

Additionally, a netizen added, “When the mind, body and soul reach this state, not even bodybuilders can control you. It’s so, so sad to see a mother bury her daughter at this age. May God strengthen her and keep the daughter in His bosom”.

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“Nana Konadu’s low-class funeral painful and wicked” – Adomako Baafi slams NDC

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“Nana Konadu’s low-class funeral painful and wicked” – Adomako Baafi slams NDC

Yaw Adomako Baafi, the former Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has slammed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for failing to honour the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, properly.

According to Yaw Adomako Baafi, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’ funeral was low-class, painful and wicked due to her significant contributions to the NDC.

He claimed that the publicity surrounding the funeral of the late Nana Konadu was so minimal, adding that many Ghanaians are not aware that she had been buried.

Speaking in an interview on Movement TV on December 5, 2025, Adomako Baafi stated, “See Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’ funeral. Till date, people don’t even know that she is dead and has been buried. What the NDC has done to the woman is painful. If there is life after death, she would think twice. They didn’t even do posters for the funeral”.

Adomako Baafi further compared the situation to preparations for the burial of highlife legend Daddy Lumba.

According to him, at Daddy Lumba’s funeral, there were a number of posters and billboards already circulating even before his funeral.

He added, “Look at Lumba, his funeral is not even up yet, but look at the number of posters and billboards in town. But Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings did not get that publicity.”

“Compare her funeral to that of her late husband when Akufo-Addo was President, the kind of honour they gave him. So, what wrong did she do? If nothing at all, the Greater Accra NDC could have mobilised members to attend. The low-class funeral they did for her was painful. So wicked. Even her own child is part of the NDC.”

Meanwhile, thousands of Ghanaians on November 28, 2025 bid a final farewell to the country’s longest-serving First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.

The late First Lady’s state funeral took place at the Black Star Square yesterday.

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’ state burial ceremony was organised under the auspices of President John Dramani Mahama.

The state burial honoured Mrs Rawlings for her remarkable dedication and significant contributions to the promotion of women’s and children’s rights, as well as her service to national development.

The late First Lady passed away in the early hours of Thursday, 23 October, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra.

She served as Ghana’s longest First Lady from 1981 to 2001 as the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings.

Serving from June 4, 1979, to September 24, 1979, under the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC).

Also from December 31, 1981, to January 6, 1993, under the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC), and also during her husband’s two constitutional terms from January 7, 1993, to January 6, 2001.

 She also created the 31st December Women’s Movement (DWM) in 1982, a movement created to empower women in Ghana through initiatives promoting entrepreneurship, education, and political participation.

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“If Mahama appoints Lordina Mahama as EC boss, it would be far better than Jean Mensa” – NPP’s Masawudu

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“If Mahama appoints Lordina Mahama as EC boss, it would be far better than Jean Mensa” – NPP’s Masawudu

Third National Vice Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Osman Masawudu, has weighed in on the petitions seeking the removal of  Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa and her deputies.

According to Osman Masawudu, President John Mahama’s appointing his wife, Lordina Mahama, as EC boss would be far better than Jean Mensa.

Speaking on Top TV, Masawudu, “The EC boss and his deputies, if the NDC is even bringing Lordina Mahama to become EC boss, it’s better than Jean Mensa.

If John Dramani Mahama appoints his wife, Lordina Mahama, as the next EC boss in Ghana, it’s better than Jean Mensa being seen as the EC boss,” he said.

He further fired shots at Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, saying a deeper word than incompetence should be used to describe him.

Also, Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has launched a scathing attack on the Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa following the seven petitions seeking her removal.

Nana Yaa Jantuah highlighted that Jean Mensa, as the EC Chairperson, misbehaved and sidelined political parties.

According to Nana Yaa Jantuah, whether Ghanaians like it or not, Jean Mensa misbehaved, and her conduct undermined the confidence in Ghana’s electoral process.

The Presidential Staffer noted that stakeholders expected professionalism and fairness when Jean Mensa took office from Charlotte Osei, but she turned into something else.

Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Nana Yaa Jantuah stated, “Let’s be very truthful, Jean changed. I was in IPAC, and even though I wasn’t happy with Charlotte and how she was treated, I was okay when I heard Jean was going to take over because of IEA. So we saw her as maybe a very strict person, somebody who was astute and credible, but it turned out to be something else.”

“If you talk about misbehaviour, she misbehaved; Jean did not do well. We have so many examples. You can take a case to court; Jean doesn’t care. Issues that we as political parties are not happy about—we will take them to court, and Jean doesn’t even care. We want to have a discussion with her on matters pertaining to elections; she doesn’t care.”

“It’s not that I’m bringing her down, but that is the truth,” she said.

Mrs Jantuah added, “I used to make excuses for her. I even thought that she was being… she looked so afraid. I also thought that somebody was pushing her around. She had all these military men around her. I didn’t see that around Afari-Gyan; I didn’t see that with Charlotte. But in her case, she was always jittering, as if shaking.”

“In 2024, political parties had already announced their results, yet hers wasn’t out. I’m neither NPP nor NDC, but I commend former President Bawumia—he came out quickly. If he didn’t have the mechanism to get the results, how was he going to concede? Meanwhile, Jean took almost five days.”

“Jean has misbehaved, whether we like it or not. She’s done certain things. There were times that even the NPP in IPAC were not happy with her”, she added.

Meanwhile, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Communications Minister, has revealed that the petition to remove the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jean Mensa, her deputies and the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng now rests with the Chief Justice.

According to Kwakye Ofosu, the process has left the hands of President John Dramani Mahama, adding that he believes Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie will act in accordance with Ghanaian law.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu is quoted by Joy News to have said, “Every process that is needed to be done has been undertaken. The process for doing so is quite clear. At this stage, the process has left the hands of the president beyond conveying the petitions to the Chief Justice.

There’s little else that the president does in this particular instance. Everything now rests with the Chief Justice, who, I believe, will act in accordance with Ghanaian law”.

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@omanpatv I would gladly welcome President Mahama appointing Lordina Mahama as EC Chair rather than Jean Mensa — Chairman Masawudu#omanpatv #goviralvideo #fyp #fyp #fypage ♬ original sound – OMANPA TV

Video – Richard Nii-Armah Quaye’s newly purchased $450,000 Ferrari Purosangue lands in Ghana

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Video – Richard Nii-Armah Quaye’s newly purchased $450,000 Ferrari Purosangue lands in Ghana

Richard Nii-Armah Quaye, a Ghanaian businessman, has added a Ferrari Purosangue to his collection of high-end vehicles.

A viral video surfaced on social media showing the $450,000 Ferrari Purosangue being cleared at Tema Port.

The Ghanaian businessman had earlier posted a video of the vehicle as one of his major goals before the vehicle was spotted at the Tema port a few days later.

In the viral video shared by CDR Africa stated, “Ghana’s luxury scene just levelled up! Richard Nii Armah Quaye’s $450,000 Ferrari Purosangue has officially landed and cleared at Tema Port”.

The video showed a shipping container being opened, revealing the red luxury SUV.

Richard Nii Armah Quaye has gained international recognition after being featured in Forbes for his groundbreaking contributions to business and community development in Ghana.

Richard Nii Armah Quaye has supported Ghanaian businesses like Chickenman-Pizzaman, Sankofa Natural Spices, and Tigon Creative Studios.

Richard Nii Armah Quaye recently launched the RNAQ Food Banks in August 2025 to provide free daily meals to more than 17,000 people across five locations.

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

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

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

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

Also, Richard Nii Armah Quaye has said he is not a politician and does not have any political ambition.

According to Richard Nii Armah Quaye, all he needs from the people he is providing free food and water to is their prayers for God to flourish his business to be able to bless more people.

Richard Nii Armah Quaye made this known to some Chiefs and people of Tamale Kore when he opened two more good bank centres in the region.

Speaking to them, the business mogul stated, “Let me stress this again, I am not a politician, I do not have a political ambition, and I don’t want anything in return for any of you, all I want is just pray for me for God to bless my hands, and when I get I can also bless the people.

He added that there are no strings attached to his provision of food and water for the people of Tamale.

My attentions are genuine, and there are no strings attached from today onwards as long as I am alive and have strengthened are breadth in me when I work and make money, I will ensure that I spend some of the to make sure there is food, water available for the people of Tamele”, he added.

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“The whole of Ashaiman should be demolished” – Retired town and country planner

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“The whole of Ashaiman should be demolished” – Retired town and country planner

Retired town and country planner, Mrs Justina Ruby Anipa, has the whole of Ashaiman should be demolished needs to be demolished.

According to her, Ashaiman was not planned, adding that the place was planned by the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) as a dormitory town for the workers who were building the Tema Harbour.

She asserted that Ashaiman needs to be demolished for it to be fixed and rebuilt.

Speaking in an interview with Kafui Dey, Mrs Justina Ruby Anipa stated, “Ashaiman wasn’t planned. It was planned by TDC. At that time, Ashaiman was a dormitory town for the workers who were building the Tema Harbour. Dormitory town, meaning when they worked in Tema, they went to sleep there”.

When asked by Kafui Dey if Ashaiman can be fixed despite its poor planning, she insisted, “You have to demolish the whole place to refix it,” she noted.

The Retired town and country planner added, “The land itself is low-lying, so if you want to go vertically, you have to have your foundation very deep. Accra, we are low-lying, but people are doing it now.

She further pointed out that parts of Accra are within earthquake-prone zones, which present additional risks.

“Accra itself has an earthquake zone passing through certain portions of it, so we have problems. The 1939 earthquake affected parts of the beach area, and small shocks still occur. These are warning signs. Then there’s the Weija area, McCarthy Hill, Weija. That’s also an earthquake zone,” she said.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the video stated, “The Ashaiman boys ankasa no go gree say make them fix the place aswaer”.

“Normally, slum communities are built as a working force for a project, and after, they work for the rich as security men, drivers and the like.

Many have a low salary range; the funny thing is, their kids continue the same cycle in a more special way. Few escape poverty”, a netizen added.

“She speaks sense, and whoever is against that lacks knowledge”, a netizen added.

“Which part of Ashaiman are they talking about, Ashaiman big o?”, a netizen quizzed.

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“It’s a tough group, it’s doable” – Otto Addo on Black Stars World Cup group

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“It’s a tough group, it’s doable” – Otto Addo on Black Stars World Cup group

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.

Also, England head coach Thomas Tuchel has said the Three Lions of England must be fully prepared for a demanding group challenge.

Thomas Tuchel, “Difficult group with Croatia and Ghana, two regulars in World Cups and two proud and strong nations.

Panama, I don’t know much about Panama at the moment, but we will find out about it before the tournament starts, of course.”

However, England will be among the favourites to progress from group L.

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.

Speaking during the event, Asamoah Gyan stated, “I think it is a very tricky group and all four teams want to qualify. Everybody back home wants Ghana to qualify, so we will do our possible best to qualify”.

Meanwhile, the Black Stars of Ghana will open their campaign against Panama on 17 June before meetings with England and Croatia.

In related news, Myriam Monrat, the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, has called on Ghanaians planning to travel to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to submit their visa applications as soon as possible.

The Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana revealed they are working with their co-hosts to ensure a seamless experience for visitors.

Speaking regarding the preparations for the World Cup, Myriam Monrat stated, “We are working very closely with our colleagues in the US and Mexico to ensure cohesion and coherence in how we approach the World Cup”.

“My advice for people interested in attending the World Cup is to submit their visa applications as early as possible. The best way is to go directly to the source to avoid scammers.

“Our objective is to ensure the process is as smooth as possible. We anticipate high demand, hence my recommendation to put in an application as soon as possible,” she added.

“Very tricky” – Asamoah Gyan reacts to Black Stars World Cup group

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“Very tricky” – Asamoah Gyan reacts to Black Stars World Cup group

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.

Speaking during the event, Asamoah Gyan stated, “I think it is a very tricky group and all four teams want to qualify. Everybody back home wants Ghana to qualify, so we will do our possible best to qualify”.

The Black Stars of Ghana will open their campaign against Panama on 17 June before meetings with England and Croatia.

Also, 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.

Meanwhile, England head coach Thomas Tuchel has said the Three Lions of England must be fully prepared for a demanding group challenge.

Thomas Tuchel, “Difficult group with Croatia and Ghana, two regulars in World Cups and two proud and strong nations.

Panama, I don’t know much about Panama at the moment but we will find out about it before the tournament starts, of course.”

However, England will be among the favourites to progress from group L.

In related news, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reminded football fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament in the U.S that their match-day ticket are not visas.

According to Marco Rubio, match day tickets do not guarantee football fans admission into the U.S.

He revealed that the US will prioritise visa interviews for ticket-holding fans.

Rubio noted that fans who secure priority status could get an interview date within six to eight weeks, instead of waiting many months.

The last two World Cups in Russia (2018) and Qatar (2022) saw a match ticket automatically generate a Fan ID used like a visa; the US, however, will not adopt the same system.

Speaking at the White House on Monday, Marco Rubio stated, “Your ticket is not a visa; it doesn’t guarantee admission to the US,” Rubio said. “We’re going to do the same vetting as anybody else would get. The only difference here is we’re moving them up in the queue.”

He made this known during the announcement of the new FIFA Prioritised Appointment Scheduling System (PASS).

Opanyin Adusei, 82, crowned 2025 Overall Best National Farmer

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Opanyin Adusei, 82, crowned 2025 Overall Best National Farmer

Opanyin Abraham Kwaku Adusei, an 82-year-old farmer from the Eastern Region, has been crowned the Overall Best National Farmer for 2025.

The 82-year-old farmer emerged winner, receiving a cash prize. 48-year-old Osman Kadiri of the Greater Accra Region was named the first runner-up, and 63-year-old Charles Gyato from the Oti Region took the second runner-up.

The National Best Female Farmer 2025 went to Madam Grace Owusuaah.

Their awards were presented by President John Dramani Mahama.

Opanyin Abraham Kwaku Adusei, after receiving his award, expressed overwhelming appreciation for the honour and also pledged to continue working closely with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

The 41st National Farmers Day Awards Ceremony was held in Ho, the Volta Regional capital.

Meanwhile, at the event, President John Dramani Mahama has told all Ghanaians to venture into agriculture as an additional source of income.

Speaking at the 41st National Farmers’ Day Celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, President Mahama encouraged Ghanaians, especially those in formal employment, to consider farming, adding that farming is only for “village folks”.

According to John Mahama, adopting farming as a secondary venture would boost personal earnings and also strengthen national food security, which would reduce Ghana’s importation. 

President Mahama stated, “Agriculture isn’t only for the village folks,” he said. “You can work and still be a farmer. Teachers and civil servants can go to work and have farms, and the money from the farm can supplement their incomes.”

He further added that the government’s efforts to stabilise food prices are producing strong results.

“Food inflation stood at 28.3%. Through targeted interventions and careful management of food systems, I am pleased to report that food inflation has decreased significantly to 9.5% by October 2025. This is a notable improvement from the 22.8% recorded at exactly the same time last year,” he stated.

President Mahama also announced that the government will take aggressive measures to reduce interest rates on agriculture.

“The capital and credit facility that is available to our farmers is at such an interest rate that when a farmer is able to access it, they would be working for the bank and not themselves,” the President said.

He stated, “One of our prime objectives is to get credit to our farmers at the best possible rate. We will be working towards a single-digit interest rate”.

“I agree that credit for agriculture must be at a single-digit interest rate. So this government is going to work to bring that interest rate below 10% so that farmers can have access to cheaper credit to be able to produce more for us to feed ourselves,” he added.

Also, Eric Opoku, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, has said the government’s agricultural interventions are paying off, lifting incomes and food security.

He stated, “Our policies are affecting homes,” Opoku stated. “Families are experiencing real improvements — from better food availability to increased earnings for farmers, processors, traders, and all those along the value chain.”

“These policy gains mean more food on the table, more stable incomes, and stronger rural economies,” he added.

Watch the $60m Falcon 6X aircraft being purchased by the NDC gov’t

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Watch the $60m Falcon 6X aircraft being purchased by the NDC gov’t

Following parliament approval of Sixty Million, Six Hundred and Eighty Thousand United States Dollars (US$60,680,000.00) contract for the purchase of a Falcon 6X aircraft for the air force, videos have surfaced of the aircraft.

It will be recalled, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s during the 2026 Budget presentation in November revealed that the government plans to acquire four modern helicopters, one long-range aircraft, and one medium-range aircraft starting in 2026.

Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Mr Forson stated, “The Ghana Air Force will be retooled. Beginning in 2026, the Government of Ghana will initiate procurement processes for the acquisition of four modern helicopters, one long-range aircraft, and one medium-range aircraft. These are expected to be delivered within four years, provided the procurement is finalised in 2026”.

Official information from dassault-aviation.com stated, “The Falcon 6X is hailed as one of the most advanced jets in the world and sets a new standard for widebody comfort. It boasts the tallest and widest cabin in business aviation, measuring six feet, six inches in height and eight feet, six inches in width, making it the first ultra-widebody purpose-built business jet in the industry.

With an intercontinental range of 5,500 nautical miles, the Falcon 6X can fly nonstop from London to Hong Kong. Its advanced digital flight control system, first introduced on the Falcon 7X and refined on the Falcon 8X, ensures superior handling and flight safety.

Safety and situational awareness are further enhanced with Dassault’s FalconEye® combined vision system, which aids pilots during approaches in darkness or poor weather. The aircraft also features the FalconScan advanced diagnostics system, monitoring 100,000 maintenance parameters to ensure optimal performance.

Powered by new-generation Pratt & Whitney PW812D engines, the Falcon 6X offers excellent fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions while maintaining top-tier performance. It is also capable of operating on steep approaches to short runways, which is an essential feature for diverse mission requirements.

The Dassault Falcon 6X aircraft is valued at approximately US$60 to US$65 million”.

Meanwhile, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the NDC government to render an unqualified apology to former President Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana.

According to Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the NDC has a longstanding opposition to critical investments in the Ghana Armed Forces.

In a statement issued on Thursday, December 4, 2025, the Assin South MP stated, “Today, we NPP MPs in opposition — the Mighty Minority take the moral high ground to support the acquisition of aircraft for the Ghana Air Force,” he said.

“We will not politicise nor oppose what is right for the state and the Air Force.”

“We urge the NDC government to apologise to Ghanaians and President Akufo-Addo for opposing investment into the Air Force,” he added.

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“NDC gov’t buying a $60m presidential jet with a bathroom and kitchen to bath and eat in the air” – Miracles Aboagye

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“NDC gov’t buying a $60m presidential jet with a bathroom and kitchen to bath and eat in the air” – Miracles Aboagye

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said the NDC government is buying a $60 million presidential jet with a bathroom and kitchen to bath and eat in the air.

According to Miracles Aboagye, the NDC government is insensitive as young nurses and teachers remain unemployed at home, but the government is prioritising buying a presidential jet.

In a post on X, Dennis Miracles Aboagye wrote, “The NDC Government is buying a presidential jet with a bathroom and kitchen to bath and eat in the air.

$60million Dollars for Hons. @S_OkudzetoAblak and @FelixKwakyeOfo1

 to travel like Arabian kings.

Our young nurses and teachers remain unemployed at home because the Government doesn’t prioritise them.

Insensitivity!!”

His comments come following Parliament approving a Sixty Million, Six Hundred and Eighty Thousand United States Dollars (US$60,680,000.00) contract for the purchase of a Falcon 6X aircraft for the air force.

Also, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, has fired shots at the John Mahama-led government over plans to purchase two jets.

According to Oppong Nkrumah, he was shocked that the Mahama government, which claims not to have fiscal space, now has space to buy two new executive jets.

He further questioned the government’s fiscal priorities, adding that the focus on new aircraft contradicts claims of fiscal discipline.

Oppong Nkrumah called on the NDC government to prioritise payments to contractors and other pressing domestic obligations.

Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, November 19, Oppong Nkrumah expressed his shock, “You say you don’t have fiscal space, you are doing fiscal discipline. So I was shocked to hear you say that now you have space to buy a new executive jet, two actually.

“You don’t have fiscal space to finish paying the contractors on outstanding projects, but you have fiscal space to buy two executive jets,” he said.

Meanwhile, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the NDC government to render an unqualified apology to former President Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana.

According to Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the NDC has a longstanding opposition to critical investments in the Ghana Armed Forces.

In a statement issued on Thursday, December 4, 2025, the Assin South MP stated, “Today, we NPP MPs in opposition — the Mighty Minority take the moral high ground to support the acquisition of aircraft for the Ghana Air Force,” he said.

“We will not politicise nor oppose what is right for the state and the Air Force.”

“We urge the NDC government to apologise to Ghanaians and President Akufo-Addo for opposing investment into the Air Force,” he added.

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Pidgin, social media language, weakened students’ WASSCE scripts – WAEC

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Pidgin, social media language, weakened students’ WASSCE scripts – WAEC

John Kapi, the head of Public Relations at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has said the use of pidgin, social media language, weakened students’ WASSCE scripts in the 2025 exams.

According to John Kapi, the Chief Examiner’s report revealed that students used informal language, slang, and WhatsApp-style expressions in the 2025 English paper.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Friday, December 5, he explained, “If you look at the English report that came out, for example, the Chief Examiner indicated that there was a lot of pidgin in what the candidates wrote. They also referred to what they called ‘social media language’ or jargon things we normally use on WhatsApp, which are not formal.

“Especially in the English paper, some candidates could not use standard language, they could not spell properly, and they could not use the appropriate language to write their essays.”

“We need to look at it from home, from where the children grow up, and also examine whether the school system has enough support structures to help students learn. As a society, there is a lot we must address to put our children in a position to learn well,” he said.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has broken his silence concerning the poor performance of students in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.

According to Mahama, the poor WASSCE results are due to several years of neglect in basic education.

President Mahama described the situation as a serious concern for the government, parents, and the wider public.

He highlighted that it is mind-boggling that with the same teachers, the same factors in play, one batch of students passed their exams and the other failed.

Speaking at the launch of the STEMBox initiative for primary schools, John Mahama explained, “It has become an issue of great concern to governments, parents, and the public at large. I was speaking with the minister, and I’ve asked him to do an analysis of the examiner’s report to try and decipher what could have gone so disastrously wrong”.

“It is mind-boggling that with the same teachers, the same factors in play, just from one batch to another, one batch does so disastrously. And so we need to get to the bottom of it.”

“But it also emphasises the issue of foundational learning. One of the major things that has taken place in the last several years is the neglect of basic education,” he said.

“Inability to send the capitation grants, ensuring that we have quality teachers at a foundational level, at a basic level. Because it is that level that prepares the child for secondary and tertiary education.”

“And once you don’t get that level right, you will just send the child through a conveyor belt like a factory. And when it comes out at the end, it will be picked out by quality control and said that this one did not do well,” he explained.

Mahama added, “And so our focus must be on foundational learning. And foundational learning means that by the time a child leaves primary school, they should be able to read properly. By the time the child leaves primary school, they should be able to write properly. By the time the child leaves primary school, they should be able to do basic arithmetic”.

“If we are able to get our children to get these three things right—writing, reading, and arithmetic—then they have the foundation to continue into secondary education.”

President Mahama lamented, “Otherwise, it will be a factory that is just pushing them through and pushing them through. And at the end of it, you have the situation where a child finishes basic school and sometimes still finds it difficult to write his name”.

“Vigilance is not going to go away. Invigilation is not going to go away. And so we must make sure that the children are well prepared on their own to be able to study and pass the exams that are awaiting for them.”

“And so, I’ve asked the minister, and he’s told the director-general of the GES to study the examiner’s report, and let’s see what quick reforms we can carry out in order that our children get a quality education,” he stated.

“Agriculture isn’t only for the village folks; you can work and be a farmer” – Mahama to Ghanaians

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“Agriculture isn’t only for the village folks; you can work and be a farmer” – Mahama to Ghanaians

President John Dramani Mahama has told all Ghanaians to venture into agriculture as an additional source of income.

Speaking at the 41st National Farmers’ Day Celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, President Mahama encouraged Ghanaians, especially those in formal employment, to consider farming, adding that farming is only for “village folks”.

According to John Mahama, adopting farming as a secondary venture would boost personal earnings and also strengthen national food security, which would reduce Ghana’s importation.  

President Mahama stated, “Agriculture isn’t only for the village folks,” he said. “You can work and still be a farmer. Teachers and civil servants can go to work and have farms, and the money from the farm can supplement their incomes.”

He further added that the government’s efforts to stabilise food prices are producing strong results.

“Food inflation stood at 28.3%. Through targeted interventions and careful management of food systems, I am pleased to report that food inflation has decreased significantly to 9.5% by October 2025. This is a notable improvement from the 22.8% recorded at exactly the same time last year,” he stated.

President Mahama also announced that the government will take aggressive measures to reduce interest rates on agriculture.

“The capital and credit facility that is available to our farmers is at such an interest rate that when a farmer is able to access it, they would be working for the bank and not themselves,” the President said.

He stated, “One of our prime objectives is to get credit to our farmers at the best possible rate. We will be working towards a single-digit interest rate”.

“I agree that credit for agriculture must be at a single-digit interest rate. So this government is going to work to bring that interest rate below 10% so that farmers can have access to cheaper credit to be able to produce more for us to feed ourselves,” he added.

Also, Eric Opoku, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, has said the government’s agricultural interventions are paying off, lifting incomes and food security.

He stated, “Our policies are affecting homes,” Opoku stated. “Families are experiencing real improvements — from better food availability to increased earnings for farmers, processors, traders, and all those along the value chain.”

“These policy gains mean more food on the table, more stable incomes, and stronger rural economies,” he added.

“President Mahama will go for a third term, and he will win it” – Prophet Roja

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“President Mahama will go for a third term, and he will win it” – Prophet Roja

Prophet Samuel Henry, popularly known as Prophet Roja, has said President John Dramani Mahama will run for a third term in office by winning the 2028 elections.

The man of God claimed that the parliament would make some amendments to certain laws in 2026, which would allow President Mahama to contest for a third term.

According to Prophet Roja, he has seen this from the realm of the spirit, with the parliamentary process unfolding in 2026, eventually impacting the 2028 general elections.

He revealed that the political landscape of Ghana would remain unchanged.

Speaking in an interview on Angel FM, Prophet Roja stated, “Parliament will make an amendment to a law that will ensure that an existing arrangement remains… I have seen it that President Mahama will go for a third term, and he will win it”.

However, President John Dramani Mahama has already made a bold declaration that he will not be a candidate in Ghana’s next elections.

According to John Mahama, stepping aside in 2028 would give him the moral authority to hold the line when it comes to Ghana’s fiscal discipline in an election year.

Mahama, during a bilateral discussion with Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, criticised the practice of incumbent governments by-passing fiscal safeguards to curry favour with voters, a cycle he will end.

“I will not be a candidate in the next elections and therefore I can hold the line when it comes to fiscal discipline,” he said.

John Mahama’s declaration finally put an end to the growing speculation that he may seek another term in 2028.

Also, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has shut down calls from some sections of Ghanaians calling on President John Dramani Mahama to run for a third term.

According to Asiedu Nketiah, the NDC has no plan to present President John Mahama again for the 2028 election.

He emphasised that they have never run the NDC in ways that conflict with the 1992 constitution.

 The NDC chairman boldly added that the party will stick by the tenets of the Constitution, which states that a president is only entitled to two terms.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, August 26, Asiedu Nketia detailed, “We have never run our party in ways that conflict with the national constitution, and we don’t intend to do that,” he said. “We will stick by the tenets of the Constitution.”

Also, Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, a private legal practitioner, has said President John Dramani Mahama’s declaration that he will not be contesting in the 2028 election is an act of proactive statesmanship. 

According to Kwaku Azar, although the constitutional provisions are against a president running for a third term, Mahama’s declaration gives an assurance to Ghana’s political and social landscape.

He noted that Mahama’s statement was wise in maintaining Ghana’s democratic integrity and political stability.

Kwaku Azar is quoted to have said, “The president’s declaration was a necessary act of proactive statesmanship that goes beyond the letter of the law to secure political stability and democratic confidence”.

The private legal practitioner noted that the 1992 constitution speaks for itself, but effective leadership demands clear communication.

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“Kissi Agyebeng was handpicked by Gabby, Dame, and Akufo-Addo to do their bidding” – Martin Kpebu

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“Kissi Agyebeng was handpicked by Gabby, Dame, and Akufo-Addo to do their bidding” – Martin Kpebu

Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner, has once again launched yet another attack on the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agybeng.

According to Martin Kpebu, Kissi Agyebeng was handpicked by Gabby Otchere-Darko, the former Attorney General Godfred Dame and former President Akufo-Addo to do their bidding.

He further alleged, once again, that Kissi Agyebeng colluded with former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta to allow him to travel out of the country.

Speaking to JoyNews on December 4, 2025, Martin Kpebu stated, “… The story remains that Kissi Agyebeng sat on his hands and allowed Ofori-Atta to run out of this country, when Ofori-Atta had five cases pending before Kissi Agyebeng, which leads to a reasonable suspicion of collusion.

In the past, Kissi Agyebeng had worked for Ofori-Atta, and also Kissi Agyebeng used to work for Gabby Otchere-Darko, who is related to Ofori-Atta,” he alleged.

He added, “We always have to mention because we are connecting the dots. Kissi Agyebeng was hand-picked because he’s close to Gabby Otchere-Darko, Godfred Dame and Akufo-Addo. He was hand-picked so that he would do their bidding. He wasn’t picked as an independent person.

Martin Amidu was the one who was picked as an independent person, and see how Martin Amidu stung Akufo-Addo as the mother serpent of corruption. So, Akufo-Addo said ‘No, henceforth I’ll pick somebody who will play ball with me,” Kpebu claimed.

Meanwhile, Martin Kpebu has revealed his interest in the Special Prosecutor job.

According to Martin Kpebu, he would gladly accept the Special Prosecutor as he would be a perfect fit for the role; however, the ongoing tension with Kissi Agyebeng would create the perception that he orchestrated his removal to take the role for himself.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen on Thursday, December 4, 2025, Kpebu stated, “Ideally, if not because of the fight between Kissi Agyebeng and me, I would have gladly

accepted to be the SP, but people would think I asked for his removal so that I can take charge.”

He added, “I would have been a perfect fit for the position if the president thought so and Ghanaians agreed.”

His comments come on the back of his release from the custody of the officer of the Special Prosecutor’s Office (OSP).

Speaking to TV3 shortly after his release, Lawyer Kpebu stated, “I know I have not done anything wrong, so I knew I would be released”.

He revealed that his arrest stemmed from a verbal confrontation with a military officer stationed at the OSP.

Mr Kpebu recounted, “Then the next thing, the soldier said I am stupid, so I also turned and said he is also stupid, and so we exchanged words”.

“I know I have not done anything wrong, so I knew I would be released,” he stated.

“Then a colleague of his, another soldier, shouted that next time I do that, I will see. In Ghanaian English, ‘you will see’ means he will cause me some harm, or there will be consequences, even if not physical.

So I turned and gave the same answer; he had no right. I’m not a suspect, and even if I was, could he do that? So I said he had no right”.

“Then the next thing I knew, he said I’m stupid. That’s what the soldier said. So I turned back and told him he is also stupid. We exchanged a few words, and then one of my lawyers pulled me so we could go in,” he added, stating he would never attack any officer who had done nothing to him.

He added that his arrest confirms that Kissi Agyebeng is incompetent.

“I will petition for his removal. I have 15 allegations against him,” he once again revealed.

“What they have actually done is that this is a suicide mission that Kissi Agyebeng’s OSP has embarked on. He can pretend he has nothing to do with it, but he is the head,” Kpebu stated.

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“Wontumi is going through a lot; when you send money to him, it reverses” – Paul Yandoh

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“Wontumi is going through a lot; when you send money to him, it reverses” – Paul Yandoh

Paul Yandoh, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said money cannot be sent to Chairman Wontumi through mobile money.

According to Paul Yandoh, Chairman Wontumi is going through a lot, and when money is sent to him on MoMo, it reverses back to the sender.

He further alleged that one cannot reach Wontumi through a normal call unless through a WhatsApp call.

If you send MoMo to Wontumi, MTN reverses it back to you. I am telling you, they have frozen Wontumi’s MoMo with no transaction. They reverse the money and tell you not to send money to that number anymore.

Even recently, I got some 500 cedis I wanted to send to the Chairman, but when I sent it, the money reversed back. I have not seen that before.

He added, “Wontumi has been deprived of a lot.  His MoMo is not working, even if you want to speak to Wontumi, unless you call him through WhatsApp call, they even want to take his number from him.

In a separate interview, speaking on Wontumi TV on Friday, October 17, 2025, Paul Yandoh lamented that Wontumi momo was frozen, saying “… Do you know that Chairman Wontumi’s Mobile Money wallet has been frozen? He cannot send nor receive money.

What Wontumi is going through is more than what Job went through in the Bible. This must be condemned by Ghanaians”.

Meanwhile, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has filed an application at the High Court seeking to unfreeze his bank accounts.

It will be recalled, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) froze the bank accounts of Chairman Wontumi following the prosecution into his engagement in illegal mining.

Appiah-Kubi, a former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North and lawyer for Wontumi, stated, “Today, we are going to move an application to defreeze [the accounts].”

The FIC, acting in accordance with Section 56(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020. Froze the accounts, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (a.k.a. Chairman Wontumi), Akonta Mining, Hallmark Civil Engineering Limited

“In accordance with Section 56(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044), you are hereby directed to immediately freeze all accounts in relation to and in association with the above-named subjects pending further directives,” parts of a letter from the FIC stated.

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Watch President Mahama take the wheel, driving one of the 40 new armoured vehicles

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Watch President Mahama take the wheel, driving one of the 40 new armoured vehicles

President John Mahama, during the commissioning of 40 armoured vehicles for the Police Service in Accra on December 4, personally drove one of the vehicles.

In a viral video shared on social media, President Mahama was spotted wearing a helmet, entering and driving one of the armoured cars.

The ceremony was held at the Police Headquarters in Accra.

The Ghana Police Service received 40 new armoured vehicles to strengthen its operational capabilities.

President John Mahama personally handed over the 40 new armoured vehicles to the Police Service.

The ceremony was attended by other government officials and police leadership.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu, speaking at the event, assured that the vehicles would be strategically deployed and properly maintained.

He added, “We wish to sincerely express our profound gratitude to the government for thinking about us and prioritising our welfare. Our assurance to you is that the vehicles will be well-maintained and strategically deployed to achieve the intended objectives.”

John Mahama also announced that the Ghana Police Service will receive ten covert operations vehicles and drones.

Speaking at the commissioning of 40 armoured vehicles for the Police Service in Accra on December 4,  John Mahama stated, “A police detachment that will be trained how to use drones for urban surveillance and information gathering in any theatres that you are involved in”.

“You will also get 10 Covert operational vehicles that I have been cautioned not to talk about. It’s only you who will know you have them. These 40 vehicles are just the first batch of what you are receiving. By the end of this month, you’ll receive two tow trucks… and many more will follow,” he said.

President Mahama further commended the IGP, saying, “Let me begin by commending the IGP, the Police Management Board, and all the officers and rank-and-file of the Ghana Police Service. You are doing a good job… Our highways are getting safer because you’ve taken on the highway robbers and you have dealt with them.”

“In the past, there were many unsolved murders. I’m happy to note that recently… with good police intelligence, you’ve been able to bring the suspects to book,” he said.

He added, “Many times, we send our police… into assignments without giving them the appropriate safety equipment. That is going to be a thing of the past,” he assured.

Mahama further highlighted that his government committed to preventing needless deaths in the line of duty.

 “Many men have died in the line of duty just because they were not properly equipped for the assignments that we asked them to do. Government will ensure that that becomes a thing of the past,” he said.

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“We cannot continue to allocate huge sums to OSP when we are not getting results” – Speaker Bagbin

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“We cannot continue to allocate huge sums to OSP when we are not getting results” – Speaker Bagbin

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

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

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

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

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

His remarks follow the ongoing back-and-forth between Martin Kpebu and the Special Prosecutor over his handling of corruption-related cases in the country.

Meanwhile, details have emerged of the three petitions seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.

It will be recalled, news broke that President John Dramani Mahama has forwarded three petitions seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng to the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

According to the report, President Mahama received 10 petitions for the removal of two heads of public institutions and two deputies appointed under Article 70 of the Constitution.

In one of the petitions filed by the Coalition for Integrity in Governance (COFIIG) accused Kissi Agyebeng of incompetence, financial mismanagement, conflict of interest, and negligence of duty.

Executive Chairman of COFIIG, Simon Yaw Awadzi, called on President Mahama to initiate removal proceedings under Section 15 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 and Article 146 of Ghana’s constitution.

The group alleged that Kissi Agyebeng mismanaged public funds allocated to the Office of the Special Prosecutor since 2021, highlighting that over GHS364 million in budgetary allocations were made without any publicly available audited financial statements.

The group also accuses the Special Prosecutor of poor performance, pointing to the absence of major corruption convictions or significant asset recoveries despite the resources at his disposal.

COFIIG petition further references alleged misbehaviour, noting claims that the Special Prosecutor withheld investigative dockets from the Attorney-General, delaying the extradition process of former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

They further raised concerns of conflict-of-interest concerns, claiming that Mr Agyebeng’s nomination was influenced by a senior figure of the Akufo-Addo government, which creates uncertainty about his neutrality, calling for a forensic audit of the OSP’s accounts.

A second petition received by Shamima Muslim, the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, on behalf of President Mahama, filed by Apostle Abraham Lincoln Larbi of the Agro Ne Fom’ protestors, alleged that Kissi Agyebeng connived with Ken Ofori-Atta to help him evade accountability and accused him of refusing to submit the docket needed for the extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta to the Office of the Attorney General.

According to reports, the third petition also focuses entirely on the SML matter, alleging that the Special Prosecutor allowed Ken Ofori-Atta to flee, failed to use his police powers to arrest him.

The petition also accused the Special Prosecutor of lying about attempts to seek support from security agencies.

“I would gladly accept to be Special Prosecutor but…” – Martin Kpebu

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“I would gladly accept to be Special Prosecutor but…” – Martin Kpebu

Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has revealed his interest in the Special Prosecutor job.

According to Martin Kpebu, he would gladly accept the Special Prosecutor as he would be a perfect fit for the role; however, the ongoing tension with Kissi Agyebeng would create the perception that he orchestrated his removal to take the role for himself.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen on Thursday, December 4, 2025, Kpebu stated, “Ideally, if not because of the fight between Kissi Agyebeng and me, I would have gladly accepted to be the SP, but people would think I asked for his removal so that I can take charge.”

He added, “I would have been a perfect fit for the position if the president thought so and Ghanaians agreed.”

His comments come on the back of his release from the custody of the officer of the Special Prosecutor’s Office (OSP).

Martin Kpebu has said the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is embarking on a suicide mission.

A report yesterday, December 3, 2025, revealed the Private legal practitioner had honoured an invitation to the OSP earlier that day to assist in investigations, but was later arrested.

Berla Mundi, who shared details of the arrest in a post on X, stated, “Marcellinus Biah, one of the lawyers of Martin Kpebu, told News 360 that around 2 pm today, they honoured an invitation to the OSP to aid with some investigations.

Martin granted an interview outside the premises of the office of the Special Prosecutor and then went back into the building. One of the officers was not happy with the interview, but Martin challenged him, insisting there was nothing wrong. It led to an altercation after which Martin was arrested and charged with the offence of obstructing an officer of the OSP.

He was then given bail conditions which required him to provide documents showing a landed property in his personal name and one surety.

His lawyers proceeded to obtain the documents from their office,  only to return and find out that Martin had been whisked away to an unknown location”.

Speaking to TV3 shortly after his release, Lawyer Kpebu stated, “I know I have not done anything wrong, so I knew I would be released”.

He revealed that his arrest stemmed from a verbal confrontation with a military officer stationed at the OSP.

Mr Kpebu recounted, “Then the next thing, the soldier said I am stupid, so I also turned and said he is also stupid, and so we exchanged words”.

“I know I have not done anything wrong, so I knew I would be released,” he stated.

“Then a colleague of his, another soldier, shouted that next time I do that, I will see. In Ghanaian English, ‘you will see’ means he will cause me some harm, or there will be consequences, even if not physical.

So I turned and gave the same answer; he had no right. I’m not a suspect, and even if I was, could he do that? So I said he had no right”.

“Then the next thing I knew, he said I’m stupid. That’s what the soldier said. So I turned back and told him he is also stupid. We exchanged a few words, and then one of my lawyers pulled me so we could go in,” he added, stating he would never attack any officer who had done nothing to him.

He added that his arrest confirms that Kissi Agyebeng is incompetent.

“I will petition for his removal. I have 15 allegations against him,” he once again revealed.

“What they have actually done is that this is a suicide mission that Kissi Agyebeng’s OSP has embarked on. He can pretend he has nothing to do with it, but he is the head,” Kpebu stated.

Deaths and accidents will occur during and after Daddy Lumba’s funeral – Eagle Prophet

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Deaths and accidents will occur during and after Daddy Lumba’s funeral – Eagle Prophet

Prophet Reindolph Oduro Gyebi, popularly known as the Eagle Prophet of the General Overseer of God’s Crown Chapel, has dropped a revelation ahead of Daddy Lumba’s funeral.

Eagle Prophet warns that there will be several deaths and accidents during Daddy Lumba’s funeral.

He told sympathisers and well-wishers who will be attending the funeral should be cautious.

In a viral video shared on social media on December 4, 2025, Prophet Eagle stated, “There are so many things hanging around this funeral, and if care is not taken, four people will die after they bury Lumba, so Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni should be very careful”.

“Also, during the burial ceremony, a man will go and watch the body, faint, and die the same day during the burial ceremony. This is bound to happen during the ceremony.

“Something will happen to one of his children, and after that, someone will collapse. Those attending Lumba’s funeral should be very careful because death is ahead of a lot of them, even during and after the burial,” he added.

In related news, the eldest daughter of the late Highlife legend Daddy Lumba, Denise Lady Ama Saah Fosu, has for the first time spoken about her father’s burial slated for December 13, 2025.

Denise Lady Ama Saah Fosu, speaking to Ghanaians in a viral video at the late musician’s East Legon residence, invited fans and the general public to her father’s funeral at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on 13th December 2025.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Denise Lady Ama Saah Fosu stated, “Hello, my name is Denise Lady Ama Saah Fosu, the eldest daughter of the late Charles Fosu, also known as Daddy Lumba. I’m here, representing my entire family today.

We’d like to kindly invite you to my father’s funeral, which will take place on the 13th December in Kumasi. We wish all well-wishers and mourners to join us to celebrate his life.”

Meanwhile, the Kumasi High Court has declared Akosua Serwaah Fosuh and Priscilla Ofori, popularly known as Odo Broni, as the surviving spouses of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba.

The court presided over by Justice Dorinda Smith‑Arthur ruled that Akosua Serwaa cannot be declared the sole surviving spouse, as the evidence she provided did not affirm her claims.

During proceedings on Friday, November 28, evidence showed Odo Broni was customarily married to Daddy Lumba before his passing.

The court also highlighted that Akosua Serwaa was customarily married to Daddy Lumba, but rejected her alleged German marriage certificate presented as it was not an original certificate.

The court ruled that both Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni are recognised as surviving wives of Daddy Lumba and must be acknowledged by the Abusuapanyin in the performance of the widowhood rites.

 The plaintiff, Akosua Serwaa Fosu, was seeking a court declaration that she is the only surviving wife of the late musician, allowing her to have exclusive authority to carry out all widowhood rituals.

She was also demanding that the court restrain Odo Broni from falsely claiming to be the late singer’s wife.

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“Bawumia, who did not have a party card, was VEEP; If I also become one, it’s good” – Naa Torshie tells critics

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“Bawumia, who did not have a party card, was VEEP; If I also become one, it’s good” – Naa Torshie tells critics

Irene Naa Torshie, the former Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), has responded to members of the NPP who have accused her of backing Kennedy Agyapong in hopes of securing the vice presidential candidacy.

According to Naa Torshie, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who had no party card, was made vice president for eight It seems fair for me to also become vice president, given her service to the party.

Speaking to NPP delegates, Irene Naa Torshie stated, “They are saying I want to become vice president, that is why I am supporting Kennedy Agyapong. As I am standing here, if I become a vice president, is there anything wrong with it?

If someone who didn’t have a party card and hadn’t served the party in any capacity can be made vice president for 8 years, then it seems fair for me to also become vice president, given my service to the party”.

“They are even saying I collapse the School Feeding, when they come telling lies about me, tell them to sell their candidate and stop telling lies about me”, she added.

In related news, Irene Naa Torshie, the former Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), has criticised former vice president Dr Mahamudu Bawumia over his failure to fix Ghana’s economy after eight years.

The former NPP MP recounted how former President Akufo-Addo told Ghanaians he brought Dr Bawumia to come and fix the Ghanaian economy, but he failed to deliver after eight years.

According to Naa Torshie, the NPP always bragged about being more knowledgeable and having the men, but the NDC has beaten them.

She asserted that the NDC government, whatever way they are doing it, have been able to stabilise the dollar at 12 cedis, which the NPP led by Bawumia’s economic management team could not do.

 Speaking in a video shared on social media, Naa Torshie stated, “We said we had the men, and we are more knowledgeable. Today, they beat us to it; that is not the only thing he did. They have been able to keep the dollar at 12 cedis. Why is anybody not blaming the Governor, the Finance Minister, and the Vice President who chairs the Economic Management team? Is it because I am a female?

In this country, it is easy to put your hand in the woman’s eye and blame her for something; the dollar has been kept, whether they are putting money in whatever it is they are doing. President Akufo-Addo made it clear that he only brought Dr Bawumia to come and help him fix the economy”.

She added, “He said our money has lost value, which is why I brought Dr Bawumia to fix the economy. If, after 8 years, we could not fix the economy, where are the men who are blaming me?

17 cedis to the dollar, all those men don’t they exist. It is sad that I have to come out and talk about the party like this. The way they are pointing their hands into my eye, I have infections in my eyes, and it’s time for me to bring that log”.

Naa Torshie further defended her records in the Akufo-Addo government, “I did not do anything wrong. I am an agent, a tool. The job is by the administrator is to receive funds from finance, and when you receive the funds, you disburse them as approved by parliament.

I work hard, and my job was given to me by President Akufo-Addo. By the time President Akufo-Addo was leaving office, he honoured a few people that he believed worked hard for him, and I am proud to say President Akufo-Addo honoured me”.

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Highest-paid pensioner on SSNIT payroll receives GHS 201,000 a month 

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Highest-paid pensioner on SSNIT payroll receives GHS 201,000 a month 

The Deputy Public Affairs Manager of SSNIT, Ms Jemimah Ofori, has revealed that the highest-paid pensioner on the SSNIT payroll currently receives GHS 201,000 a month.

According to Ms Jemimah Ofori, the Highest-paid pensioner on the SSNIT payroll contributes from multiple sources of income.

She further highlighted that under the old SSNIT laws, there was no cap to which somebody could contribute to SSNIT, but with the new law, there is a cap.

Speaking on Kasapa FM, the Deputy Public Affairs Manager for SSNIT stated, “On our payroll currently, our highest pensioner receives Ghc 201,000 a month, with a few peswas on the SSNIT pension payroll.

I was saying that when you are contributing to SSNIT via EIB, and you have personal business, it helps you. Some people even contribute to multiple sources of income, which is legal according to the law. The highest paid pensioner contributes from multiple sources of income”.

She added, “This current high-paid pensioner is paying through multiple sources. And there is no doubt as to transparency and fairness, as the old law, which was the PNDC law 247, there was no cap to which somebody could contribute to SSNIT; it was open, and such a person was under the old law.

But under the new law, there is a cap, even with the highest pensioner taking 28,000 plus under the new law”.

Some netizens reacting to the staggering revelation stated, “My dad served in the army for many years. Now he’s 84 and receives and pension salary of 106 cedis a month”.

“How much was that person earning before retiring?”, a netizen quizzed.

“My granny worked as a nurse for Korlebu for almost 40 years!!! Her pension no dey reach 1,500gh.. na me dey go withdraw the money give am. Forget these clowns”, another X user added.

One more netizen added, “Bias, if you can’t break down what the highest paid pensioner contributed to amass such an amount, the Ghanaian system served the interest of the few who beat the system. If you are not willing to beat this system, you remain poor for life, shitty system making the ordinary people poorer”.

“The higher your salary, the higher the percentage of deductible contributions to SSNIT. Somebody’s monthly SSNIT contribution (8000gh) is 3 times higher than the average salary in this country, which is 3200gh. Wow”, one more X user added,

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Ghana will not surrender a single street to criminals today or tomorrow – Mahama

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Ghana will not surrender a single street to criminals today or tomorrow – Mahama

President John Mahama has boldly declared that Ghana will not surrender any part of the country to criminals.

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, John Mahama made this bold declaration at the handing over of the 40 new armoured vehicles to the Ghana Police Service.

Mahama stated, “Let me state clearly our dear country Ghana will not surrender a single street, a community or any public space to criminals today, tomorrow or forever,” he said.

“To those who insist on disturbing the peace of our nation, whether through armed robbery, organised crime, illegal arms trafficking, or gang activity, our message is simple: the Ghanaian state is ready, the Ghana police service is ready. The laws of this republic will deal decisively with anyone who endangers the safety of our people.”

Mahama further announced that the Ghana Police Service will receive ten covert operations vehicles and drones.

He revealed, “A police detachment that will be trained how to use drones for urban surveillance and information gathering in any theatres that you are involved in”.

“You will also get 10 Covert operational vehicles that I have been cautioned not to talk about. It’s only you who will know you have them. These 40 vehicles are just the first batch of what you are receiving. By the end of this month, you’ll receive two tow trucks… and many more will follow,” he said.

President Mahama further commended the IGP, saying, “Let me begin by commending the IGP, the Police Management Board, and all the officers and rank-and-file of the Ghana Police Service. You are doing a good job… Our highways are getting safer because you’ve taken on the highway robbers and you have dealt with them.”

“In the past, there were many unsolved murders. I’m happy to note that recently… with good police intelligence, you’ve been able to bring the suspects to book,” he said.

He added, “Many times, we send our police… into assignments without giving them the appropriate safety equipment. That is going to be a thing of the past,” he assured.

Mahama further highlighted that his government is committed to preventing needless deaths in the line of duty.

 “Many men have died in the line of duty just because they were not properly equipped for the assignments that we asked them to do. Government will ensure that that becomes a thing of the past,” he said.

Watch viral video as Agradaa is escorted out of Amasaman High Court

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Watch viral video as Agradaa is escorted out of Amasaman High Court

A viral video has emerged of Ghanaian preacher Patricia Asiamah, popularly known as Mama Pat, alias Agradaa, the founder of the Heavenway Champion International Ministry, being escorted out of court.

In the viral video shared on social media by multiple accounts, Agradaa was being escorted by Ghana Prison Officers after appearing before the Amasaman High Court.

Agradaa was seen dressed in a white top and a black skirt, with nose marks and was escorted by about six prison officers as she entered the Ghana Prison Service bus.

According to reports, Nana Agradaa appeared before the Amasaman High Court to appeal to the court to reduce her 15-year jail sentence.

Her legal team prayed the court for a short adjournment when the case was called before a new judge, indicating that the defence would adopt the earlier proceedings rather than begin the trial afresh.

Agradaa was convicted in July 2025 for defrauding church members through a money-doubling scheme.

Her team seeks to have the conviction and sentence overturned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some netizens reacting to the viral video stated, “You appear to be unfamiliar with this woman, Atta Ayi, who has served over 15 years and is now a Pastor, so Nana Agraada should be permitted to serve more than half her sentence before any consideration of pardon, considering her dangerous tendencies”.

“The skin colour is back to factory settings”, a netizen added.

“Why are you hiding her from the public, protecting the identities of criminals, breeds more criminals in the system”, a netizen quizzed.

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“Mahama Ayariga will leave parliament by hook or crook” – Amaliba vows

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“Mahama Ayariga will leave parliament by hook or crook” – Amaliba vows

Haruna Amaliba, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, has vowed that he will oust the Majority leader, Mahama Ayariga, from parliament.

The NDC communicator boldly declared his intention to contest the Bawku Central parliamentary seat against Mahama Ayariga.

According to him, he will contest Mahama Ayariga, and even when he loses, he will contest in the 2028 elections as an independent candidate.

Speaking during a radio interview, Haruna Amaliba stated, “I will say this on the radio for the first time: Ayariga should prepare and wait for me, I am meeting him in Bawku Central. If he is a man, he should come. I am contesting him.

My grandfather is the founder of the modern Kusasi state. I have the bona fide to be the MP for Bawku Central. He will come and meet me. If I lose, I will go for independence. Ayariga will leave parliament by hook or crook in every means possible”.

In related news,  Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader, has revealed that the NDC government’s flagship programme, the 24-Hour Economy, will start after the government have created a 24-hour energy system.

According to Mahama Ayariga, the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) government mismanaged the energy sector, and the mess needs to be fixed before the 24-hour economy can begin.

The Majority leader boldly told the minority in parliament, the 24-Hour Economy will start after the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) mess is fixed.

Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, November 27, Mahama Ayariga stated, “They mismanaged the Millennium Challenge Account Energy Compact 2, and in the process, they caused this country we lose $190million. Mr Speaker, by giving the distribution to a certain PDS, which went and forged records in providing a payment guarantee.

“This is the record of the NPP in the management of the Energy sector…The situation at ECG is in the budget. Mr Speaker, the recent container holdup investigations report of the ECG reveals the mess at the ECG. Due to your negligence, demurrage of over GHS909million was incurred at the port.

“Mr Speaker, corruption was at its height. Clearing contracts to the tune of GHS159million was awarded. Mr Speaker GHS127.6million contract was awarded to a company which did not have a customs house agent registration.

“Mr Speaker, there were massive deviations in the budget for procurements vis-à-vis actual procurements…You stand here, and you ask when is the 24-hour economy starts. A 24-Hour economy will start when we have cleared the mess at ECG, and we have created a 24-hour energy system.”

The Majority Leader further declared that Ghana has moved from a ‘criminal economic mismanagement’ to prudence.

He argued that Ghana has moved from criminal handling of the economy to a regime of prudence within just one year.

Mahama Ayariga praised the fiscal direction of the Mahama administration, adding that the budget demonstrates clear evidence of growth.

He added, “This is a budget that will generate growth. This is a budget that reflects prudent management of the resources of this economy to achieve growth objectives,” he stated.

“In one year — and this budget reflects this — we have shifted gears from a criminal handling of the economy to prudence. Indeed, the president had the course to describe the situation that we met in this country as a crime scene.”

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Sapeiman resident express appreciation to Mahama for accelerating the Ofankor–Nsawam road project

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Sapeiman resident express appreciation to Mahama for accelerating the Ofankor–Nsawam road project

A resident of Sapeiman has voiced deep appreciation to President John Mahama for accelerating the works being done on the Ofankor–Nsawam road.

The resident noted that previously, the dusty and deteriorated state of the road severely affected many people living along the stretch.

The resident made this known when President Mahama paid a visit to the project site on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing work on the Ofankor-Nsawam road.

He urged contractors to accelerate progress and complete the project ahead of schedule.

John Mahama expressed optimism that the project could even be completed before the contractor’s initial promised date of completion, which is July next year.

Speaking at the site, John Mahama stated, “When we came, we met a road that was moving at a snail’s pace… one major issue was non-payments for work done for a very long time, so I ordered the Roads and Finance Minister to ensure payment was made. More than $70 million was paid to the contractor”.

“I am quite impressed with the progress that has been made. I will urge the contractor to continue to push hard. If you push hard, you will be able to finish this road and hand it over so that we can use it,” he added.

It will be recalled that President John Dramani Mahama’s during his first visit to the site, lamented that the loan taken for the Ofankor-Nsawam Road project was exhausted, with the project still not over.

President John Mahama, during a visit to the Ofankor-Nsawam Road project, cried out that a loan was taken for the Ofankor–Nsawam road under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government, but the money has elapsed without the road being completed.

Mahama further urged contractors working on the Ofankor–Nsawam road project to complete the work on schedule.

He highlighted that, as his government is committed to paying the contractors well, they must commit to moving faster on the road and also use quality materials.

President Mahama, on Wednesday, September 3, inspected the ongoing works on the key arterial road.

Speaking at the site of the Ofankor–Nsawam road project, John Mahama stated, “A loan was taken for this project and I don’t understand why the money is finished and the project is not over”.

“We are now having to pay an additional 78 million cedis from government funds. We need to find out what really happened, whether the estimates were wrong or something else went wrong.”

He added, “I can see that drivers are happy now, and I hope that from now till you finish the project, you will maintain a smooth flow of traffic even as you are working so that you don’t impede the flow of traffic”.

“So we will hold you to your work. You say by the end of the second quarter next year you should be finished.”

President Mahama further urged the contractors to use quality materials.

“As the government commits to paying you well, you too must commit to moving faster on the road and also use quality materials. One of the major problems with road contractors in this country is the quality of materials.

You build the road, and after a short while, the road starts to deteriorate. Your company is one of the world’s most well-known contracting companies. We hope that this will be a mark of the quality of your brand,” he said.

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“2025 WASSCE results mind-boggling” – Mahama breaks silence

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“2025 WASSCE results mind-boggling” – Mahama breaks silence

President John Dramani Mahama has broken his silence concerning the poor performance of students in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.

According to Mahama, the poor WASSCE results are due to several years of neglect in basic education.

President Mahama described the situation as a serious concern for the government, parents, and the wider public.

He highlighted that it is mind-boggling that with the same teachers, the same factors in play, one batch of students passed their exams and the other failed.

Speaking at the launch of the STEMBox initiative for primary schools, John Mahama explained, “It has become an issue of great concern to governments, parents, and the public at large. I was speaking with the minister, and I’ve asked him to do an analysis of the examiner’s report to try and decipher what could have gone so disastrously wrong”.

“It is mind-boggling that with the same teachers, the same factors in play, just from one batch to another, one batch does so disastrously. And so we need to get to the bottom of it.”

“But it also emphasises the issue of foundational learning. One of the major things that has taken place in the last several years is the neglect of basic education,” he said.

“Inability to send the capitation grants, ensuring that we have quality teachers at a foundational level, at a basic level. Because it is that level that prepares the child for secondary and tertiary education.”

“And once you don’t get that level right, you will just send the child through a conveyor belt like a factory. And when it comes out at the end, it will be picked out by quality control and said that this one did not do well,” he explained.

Mahama added, “And so our focus must be on foundational learning. And foundational learning means that by the time a child leaves primary school, they should be able to read properly. By the time the child leaves primary school, they should be able to write properly. By the time the child leaves primary school, they should be able to do basic arithmetic”.

“If we are able to get our children to get these three things right—writing, reading, and arithmetic—then they have the foundation to continue into secondary education.”

President Mahama lamented, “Otherwise, it will be a factory that is just pushing them through and pushing them through. And at the end of it, you have the situation where a child finishes basic school and sometimes still finds it difficult to write his name”.

“Vigilance is not going to go away. Invigilation is not going to go away. And so we must make sure that the children are well prepared on their own to be able to study and pass the exams that are awaiting for them.”

“And so, I’ve asked the minister, and he’s told the director-general of the GES to study the examiner’s report, and let’s see what quick reforms we can carry out in order that our children get a quality education,” he stated.

His comments follow the 2025 WASSCE result being released by WAEC, which revealed 220,008 out of 461,736 failed Core Mathematics, marking the worst performance in the subject in seven years.

Also, “only 48.73% of candidates attained grades A1 to C6 in 2025. This represents a massive collapse from the 66.86% achieved in 2024. A total of 209,068 candidates passed with A1-C6, but 114,872 candidates (26.77%) failed the subject outright with an F9 grade.

Additionally, 131,097 students (30.27%) failed English Language, 161,606 students (39.87%) failed Integrated Science, and 196727 students (44%) failed Social Studies.

A total of 1,021 schools registered candidates for the examination, representing a slight 0.24% increase over 2024, while 5,821 candidates (1.26%) were absent.

Nana Acheampong touches down in Ghana ahead of Lumba’s funeral

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Nana Acheampong touches down in Ghana ahead of Lumba’s funeral

A close associate of the late Ghanaian highlife musician Daddy Lumba, Nana Acheampong, has announced his arrival in Ghana ahead of his brother’s funeral.

Nana Acheampong, announcing his arrival in a post on December 3, 2025, revealed he is in Ghana for Lumba’s final funeral ceremony.

In his Instagram post shared on December 3, 2025, he wrote, “Touched down last night in the motherland. Let’s come together and celebrate the life of my brother, Daddy Lumba… My condolences once again to the family and loved ones”.

Following Daddy Lumba’s demise, Nana Acheampong paid tribute to the late musician with a song titled “Due! K. Fosu.

The two legendary musicians’ friendship started in the 80s.

Nana Acheampong inspired the late musician to make highlife songs, leading to the two forming the “Lumba Brothers”.

In 1989, Lumba Brothers were finally able to release their first album, titled “Υεεγε Aka Akwantuo Mu,” with support from Akosua Serwaa, the first wife of Daddy Lumba.

Meanwhile, also, the eldest daughter of the late Highlife legend Daddy Lumba, Denise Lady Ama Saah Fosu, has for the first time spoken about her father’s burial slated for December 13, 2025.

Denise Lady Ama Saah Fosu, speaking to Ghanaians in a viral video at the late musician’s East Legon residence, invited fans and the general public to her father’s funeral at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on 13th December 2025.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Denise Lady Ama Saah Fosu stated, “Hello, my name is Denise Lady Ama Saah Fosu, the eldest daughter of the late Charles Fosu, also known as Daddy Lumba. I’m here, representing my entire family today.

We’d like to kindly invite you to my father’s funeral, which will take place on the 13th December in Kumasi. We wish all well-wishers and mourners to join us to celebrate his life.”

Additionally, Prophet Reindolph Oduro Gyebi, popularly known as the Eagle Prophet of the General Overseer of God’s Crown Chapel, has dropped a revelation ahead of Daddy Lumba’s funeral.

Eagle Prophet warns that there will be several deaths and accidents during Daddy Lumba’s funeral.

He told sympathisers and well-wishers who will be attending the funeral should be cautious.

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“Decipher 2025 WASSCE results” – Mahama orders Education Minister and GES

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“Decipher 2025 WASSCE results” – Mahama orders Education Minister and GES

President John Dramani Mahama has told the Education Minister and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to decipher the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.

Speaking at the unveiling of the STEMBox initiative for primary schools, Mahama revealed he has instructed the Minister of Education and GES to undertake a comprehensive review of the examiners’ report.

He highlighted that it is mind-boggling that with the same teachers, the same factors in play, one batch of students passed their exams and the other failed.

Speaking at the launch of the STEMBox initiative for primary schools, John Mahama explained, “It has become an issue of great concern to governments, parents, and the public at large. I was speaking with the minister, and I’ve asked him to do an analysis of the examiner’s report to try and decipher what could have gone so disastrously wrong”.

“It is mind-boggling that with the same teachers, the same factors in play, just from one batch to another, one batch does so disastrously. And so we need to get to the bottom of it.”

“But it also emphasises the issue of foundational learning. One of the major things that has taken place in the last several years is the neglect of basic education,” he said.

“Inability to send the capitation grants, ensuring that we have quality teachers at a foundational level, at a basic level. Because it is that level that prepares the child for secondary and tertiary education.”

“And once you don’t get that level right, you will just send the child through a conveyor belt like a factory. And when it comes out at the end, it will be picked out by quality control and said that this one did not do well,” he explained.

Mahama added, “And so our focus must be on foundational learning. And foundational learning means that by the time a child leaves primary school, they should be able to read properly. By the time the child leaves primary school, they should be able to write properly. By the time the child leaves primary school, they should be able to do basic arithmetic”.

“If we are able to get our children to get these three things right—writing, reading, and arithmetic—then they have the foundation to continue into secondary education.”

President Mahama lamented, “Otherwise, it will be a factory that is just pushing them through and pushing them through. And at the end of it, you have the situation where a child finishes basic school and sometimes still finds it difficult to write his name”.

“Vigilance is not going to go away. Invigilation is not going to go away. And so we must make sure that the children are well prepared on their own to be able to study and pass the exams that are awaiting for them.”

“And so, I’ve asked the minister, and he’s told the director-general of the GES to study the examiner’s report, and let’s see what quick reforms we can carry out in order that our children get a quality education,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has said the 2025 WASSCE students did not adequately prepare for their exams.

Kofi Asare linked the massive decline in the 2025 WASSCE results to inadequate preparation and a mismatch between teaching methods.

According to Kofi Asare, the students met questions they weren’t prepared for.

Speaking on Metro TV, the Education Watch Executive Director stated, “It is great to have conversations around the performance of children in examinations. When results go wrong, we discuss them, and where there are gaps, we bring them out.”

“Many of our teachers believe the main contributing reason could have been poor preparation. One headmaster explained to me that the nature of the questions this year was applied, and many students are used to recall-type questions,” he stated.

“When you prepare for ABC, and you meet DF, it means you did not prepare adequately,” he noted.

“Kissi is tired, it’s only fair he step aside” – Barker-Vormawor

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“Kissi is tired, it’s only fair he step aside” – Barker-Vormawor

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a social activist and private legal practitioner, has called for the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, to step aside following the OSP arrest and detention of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu.

Vormawor claimed Kissi Agyebeng is tired as Special Prosecutor, and it is only fair that he steps aside.

According to Barker-Vormawor, the OSP’s arrest of Martin Kpeby is a new low.

In a social media post on X, the social activist stated, “Kissi is tired. I think it’s only fair he steps aside.

This is a new low!” he added.

However, Martin Kpebu was released from the custody of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

According to reports, Lawyer Kpebu spent nearly five hours in the custody of the OSP.

Speaking to TV3 shortly after his release, Lawyer Kpebu stated, “I know I have not done anything wrong, so I knew I would be released”.

He revealed that his arrest stemmed from a verbal confrontation with a military officer stationed at the OSP.

Mr Kpebu recounted, “Then the next thing, the soldier said I am stupid, so I also turned and said he is also stupid, and so we exchanged words”.

“I know I have not done anything wrong, so I knew I would be released,” he stated.

“Then a colleague of his, another soldier, shouted that next time I do that, I will see. In Ghanaian English, ‘you will see’ means he will cause me some harm, or there will be consequences, even if not physical.

So I turned and gave the same answer; he had no right. I’m not a suspect, and even if I was, could he do that? So I said he had no right”.

“Then the next thing I knew, he said I’m stupid. That’s what the soldier said. So I turned back and told him he is also stupid. We exchanged a few words, and then one of my lawyers pulled me so we could go in,” he added, stating he would never attack any officer who had done nothing to him.

He added that his arrest confirms that Kissi Agyebeng is incompetent.

“I will petition for his removal. I have 15 allegations against him,” he once again revealed.

“What they have actually done is that this is a suicide mission that Kissi Agyebeng’s OSP has embarked on. He can pretend he has nothing to do with it, but he is the head,” Kpebu stated.

Meanwhile, the OSP has clarified issues surrounding the incident involving Martin Kpebu.

Sammy Darko, the  Director of Strategy, Communication, and Research at the OSP, in a Facebook post stated, “Upon arriving, Mr Kpebu parked his vehicle and stepped outside the gate to conduct an interview. He always does this, brings in media men to speak to them before entering and after exiting. Security personnel cautioned him to move away from the entrance, so he moved to the fried yam seller’s spot and continued speaking to the media. Afterwards, he entered the compound alone. The guards reminded him that photography and videography are not permitted around the premises”.

“He reacted angrily to the reminder and insulted the guards. They issued a formal warning about his conduct, but he insisted he could act as he pleased and threatened to report them. He told them they are nobodies, even their boss, the head of the agency, is a nobody and will be removed soon.

His continued insults and obstructive behaviour led to his arrest for the offence of obstruction of officers in the performance of their duties. He was informed of his arrest on suspicion of obstruction, in accordance with the law. The arrest was executed without force, and there is no internal record of any assault or mistreatment”.

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Police to receive 10 covert operational vehicles and drones – Mahama announce

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Police to receive 10 covert operational vehicles and drones – Mahama announce

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Ghana Police Service will receive ten covert operations vehicles and drones.

Speaking at the commissioning of 40 armoured vehicles for the Police Service in Accra on December 4,  John Mahama stated, “A police detachment that will be trained how to use drones for urban surveillance and information gathering in any theatres that you are involved in”.

“You will also get 10 Covert operational vehicles that I have been cautioned not to talk about. It’s only you who will know you have them. These 40 vehicles are just the first batch of what you are receiving. By the end of this month, you’ll receive two tow trucks… and many more will follow,” he said.

President Mahama further commended the IGP, saying, “Let me begin by commending the IGP, the Police Management Board, and all the officers and rank-and-file of the Ghana Police Service. You are doing a good job… Our highways are getting safer because you’ve taken on the highway robbers and you have dealt with them.”

“In the past, there were many unsolved murders. I’m happy to note that recently… with good police intelligence, you’ve been able to bring the suspects to book,” he said.

He added, “Many times, we send our police… into assignments without giving them the appropriate safety equipment. That is going to be a thing of the past,” he assured.

Mahama further highlighted that his government committed to preventing needless deaths in the line of duty.

 “Many men have died in the line of duty just because they were not properly equipped for the assignments that we asked them to do. Government will ensure that that becomes a thing of the past,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service received 40 new armoured vehicles to strengthen its operational capabilities.

President John Mahama personally handed over the 40 new armoured vehicles to the Police Service.

The ceremony was attended by other government officials and police leadership.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu, speaking at the event, assured that the vehicles would be strategically deployed and properly maintained.

He added, “We wish to sincerely express our profound gratitude to the government for thinking about us and prioritising our welfare. Our assurance to you is that the vehicles will be well-maintained and strategically deployed to achieve the intended objectives.”

Ghana Police receives 40 armoured vehicles

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Ghana Police receives 40 armoured vehicles

The Ghana Police Service has received 40 new armoured vehicles to strengthen its operational capabilities.

President John Mahama personally handed over the 40 new armoured vehicles to the Police Service.

The ceremony was attended by other government officials and police leadership.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu, speaking at the event, assured that the vehicles would be strategically deployed and properly maintained.

He added, “We wish to sincerely express our profound gratitude to the government for thinking about us and prioritising our welfare. Our assurance to you is that the vehicles will be well-maintained and strategically deployed to achieve the intended objectives.”

Also, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Interior Minister, has warned the Police that the New armoured vehicles are for protection, not oppression.

He stated, “These resources and the trust reposed in you are not licences for intimidation or excesses. They are instruments of protection and not oppression.”

“You are not to use your authority to abuse the various citizens you have sworn to protect. You are guardians of the Republic, not rulers of it. Professionalism, discipline, integrity and respect must define your service every single day.”

Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak added, “The citizens look up to you not only for safety but for fairness. They judge you and your leaders by your conduct on the ground. I urge you to let your actions reflect the pride of this uniform, the honour of your oath and the value that distinguishes the Ghana Police Service.”

“Let this new fleet of armoured vehicles empower you not to dominate but to serve better, respond faster and protect more effectively”.

“Some will support high crime zones, others will reinforce highway patrol, others will be integrated into rapid response teams and special operations. Deployment will be guided by intelligence, operational need, and proper chain of command,” he said.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Ghana Police Service will receive ten covert operations vehicles and drones.

Speaking at the commissioning of 40 armoured vehicles for the Police Service in Accra on December 4,  John Mahama stated, “A police detachment that will be trained how to use drones for urban surveillance and information gathering in any theatres that you are involved in”.

“You will also get 10 Covert operational vehicles that I have been cautioned not to talk about. It’s only you who will know you have them. These 40 vehicles are just the first batch of what you are receiving. By the end of this month, you’ll receive two tow trucks… and many more will follow,” he said.

11 Chinese, 10 Ghanaians arrested by the Forestry Commission over galamsey activities

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11 Chinese, 10 Ghanaians arrested by the Forestry Commission over galamsey activities

Eleven Chinese nationals and ten Ghanaians have been arrested by the Forestry Commission over illegal mining activities in the Yakombo Forest Reserve in the Buipe Forest District of the Savannah Region.

Reports reveal, the 21 arrested follow an intelligence-driven raid which occurred on Tuesday, December 2, by a 51-member team made up of forest guards.

The suspects were arrested in Ghana’s largest forest reserve.

The suspects arrested are namely:” Tang Shao Qi (28), He Peng (40), Zhou Qin Sar (25), Wu Xu (39), He Chuang Ye (45), Cheng Lin (40), Long Xi (32), Yang Gesheng (51), Zhang Hongzhaojie (34), Zhou Peng (39), and Wu Yujie (24).

The Ghanaians suspect are Alhassan Yakubu, Daniel Mba (33), Pious Kwabena (20), Emmanuel Amankra (40), Seidu Suleman (44), Sampson Akawuni (22), Thadeus Gideon (27), Mohammed Salim (21), Mohammed Kanamu (25), and Saaka Yakubu (22)”.

The Forestry Commission operation also led to the seizure of one Toyota Hilux, two Great Wall pick-up trucks, three Howo tipper trucks, and one Man Diesel low-bed truck carrying an excavator.

The 21 suspects have since been transferred to the Damongo Regional Police Command for investigations and possible prosecution.

Still on galamsey, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has said the John Mahama-led NDC government, through the purchase of gold from small-scale miners, is supporting galamsey activities.

Afenyo-Markin accused the John Mahama-led government of surrendering to galamsey activities and being an enabler of galamsey through Goldbod.

Speaking in parliament to deliver his concluding remark to end the debate on the 2026 budget, Afenyo-Markin stated, “This government has surrendered to galamsey activities. This government has become its enabler”.

“In this budget, the government announced that the Gold Board will buy gold from small-scale miners. They are not fighting illegal mining. Instead, the NDC government is financing it. This gives it official endorsement,” he stated.

He further lamented, “Today, members of NAIMOS are getting hurt, shot at, and even killed while fighting a battle their own government has abandoned. Eight lives were lost on their way to launch a programme to fight illegal mining”.

“Today, their own government is showing neither seriousness nor commitment to stop illegal mining. They have created a Gold Board to buy gold they cannot trace and from miners they cannot verify, a system built for complicity, not enforcement. If the government cannot trace the gold, it should not buy it,” he added.

“Robbing Peter to pay Paul” – TUC slams Mahama gov’t over New Year tariff hikes

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“Robbing Peter to pay Paul” – TUC slams Mahama gov’t over New Year tariff hikes

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has slammed the John Mahama-led government over the latest adjustments to electricity and water tariffs, which take effect on January 1, 2026.

In a statement signed by Secretary General Joshua Ansah of the TUC described the New Year tariff hikes as harsh, insensitive, and worse than ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’.

The TUC noted that the PURC decision is troubling, arguing that with the tariff hikes, the government has robbed the poor Ghanaian worker of the 9% wage increase they had already declared as paltry, which was agreed to implement on January 1, 2026.

Portions of the statement read, “This increment has completely eroded the 9% wage adjustment for 2026. Clearly, the government is demonstrating its insensitivity to the daily struggles of workers and Ghanaians.

In plain language government has robbed the poor Ghanaian worker of the 9% wage increase it had agreed to implement on January 1, 2026. What the Government has done is worse than robbing “Peter to pay Paul.”‘ .

The TUC statement added, “The increases are to take effect from January 1, 2026, the very day the paltry 9% increase in the minimum wage and the base Pay by the government will also take effect. This can only be described as the Government’s New Year’s gift to Ghanaians.”

They further revealed that the TUC will hold a press conference regarding the insensitive price increases.

“On Monday, 8 December 2025, the TUC/Organised Labour will hold a press conference on these insensitive price increases. At the press conference, we will outline measures to address this obnoxious tariff increase,” it added.

The TUC statement comes on the heels of the PURC announcement of a multi-year tariff review process covering 2026 to 2030.

According to the PURC, electricity tariffs will rise by 9.86 per cent across all customer categories, and water tariffs will rise by 15.92 per cent.

The PURC noted that the adjustments were necessary to meet the investment requirements of utility providers and also to ensure industry competitiveness and consumer interests.

On electricity tariffs, they based their adjustment on the cedi–US dollar exchange rate and the cost of natural gas.

However, water tariffs were based on “projected production and sales volumes, non-revenue water levels, expected capital investment requirements, and prevailing macroeconomic conditions”.

They further added that “Residential consumers’ charges will rise across consumption bands. Non-residential, commercial, industrial and public institutions will also see higher rates. Service charges generally remain unchanged”.

“Pattern of misconduct, misleading the public” – OSP list, Martin Kpebu’s ‘SINS’

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“Pattern of misconduct, misleading the public” – OSP list, Martin Kpebu’s ‘SINS’

Sammy Darko, the Director of Strategy, Communication, and Research at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has highlighted the ‘SIN’ of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu.

According to Sammy Darko, Martin Kpebu cited Mr Kpebu’s pattern of misconduct and also added that the lawyer has been misleading the Ghanaian Public.

Sammy Darko further clarified issues surrounding the incident involving Martin Kpebu’s arrest on December 3, 2025.

In a Facebook post, Sammy Darko stated, “1. A Pattern of Misconduct

This is not the first—or even the second—time Mr Kpebu has acted improperly toward OSP security personnel in the discharge of their lawful duties. After each incident, he publicly presents a completely different version of events. Having monitored his conduct for some time, it became clear that unless his interactions were recorded, he would misrepresent the facts. A notable example is his false claim that there were 16 petitions calling for the removal of the Special Prosecutor. When confronted by KSM on his show, he admitted that he merely repeated what he heard someone say on Newsfile, without verifying it. It is concerning that a lawyer would make such a statement without checking the facts.

2. The Investigation Is Separate From His Allegations

The confrontation at the OSP has nothing to do with the ongoing inquiry into the unsubstantiated allegations he made against the SP and the Office. He continues to claim that he is “gathering evidence” and will eventually present it to an OSP Board—despite knowing there is currently no board in place. This behaviour follows a familiar pattern: he refuses to cooperate, demands that certain officers be removed from the panel, gets his wish, and then introduces a new obstacle. Fortunately, the investigators have continued their work professionally despite his lack of cooperation and abusive conduct.

3. Misleading the Public About Investigators

Mr Kpebu repeatedly misleads the public by claiming that those handling the case are “junior staff,” when in reality their ranks are equivalent to Deputy Commissioners of Police. He also falsely claims that “the OSP is investigating itself,” which shows either a misunderstanding or deliberate misrepresentation of institutional processes. Fact-finding committees exist to establish facts—not to pronounce guilt or innocence. Police misconduct is not investigated by fire service officers; GRA misconduct is not investigated by immigration officers; and alleged misconduct in one university is not investigated by another. The principle is the same”.

His post further added that Martin Kpebu’s arrest stems from his insults and obstructive behaviour, which had nothing to do with the ongoing inquiry into allegations Mr Kpebu has made against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.

Sammy Darko revealed that Martin Kpebu told OSP officials they are nobodies, even their boss, Kissi Agyebeng, is a nobody who will be removed soon.

His post added, “What Actually Happened at the OSP Premises

1. Events at the Gate

Upon arriving, Mr Kpebu parked his vehicle and stepped outside the gate to conduct an interview. He always does this, brings in media men to speak to them before entering and after exiting. Security personnel cautioned him to move away from the entrance, so he moved to the fried yam seller’s spot and continued speaking to the media. Afterwards, he entered the compound alone. The guards reminded him that photography and videography are not permitted around the premises.

2. Escalation and Arrest

He reacted angrily to the reminder and insulted the guards. They issued a formal warning about his conduct, but he insisted he could act as he pleased and threatened to report them. He told them they are nobodies, even their boss, the head of the agency, is a nobody and will be removed soon. His continued insults and obstructive behaviour led to his arrest for the offence of obstruction of officers in the performance of their duties. He was informed of his arrest on suspicion of obstruction, in accordance with the law. The arrest was executed without force, and there is no internal record of any assault or mistreatment.

Bail, Processing, and Conduct of Counsel

1. Bail Granted

Following the arrest, bail was granted according to standard administrative procedures. The conditions were explained to him and his counsel. However, one of the lawyers refused to leave the premises until Mr Kpebu was brought back. She insulted officers and caused a scene, all of which was recorded. Despite her behaviour, officers removed her gently and without force. Their professionalism deserves commendation.

2. Transfer to Holding Area

Mr Kpebu was transferred to a secured holding area as part of normal processing. Public concerns have been raised about the detention location, but internal records show that all transfers followed protocol. At no point was he denied access to counsel or due process.

No Trap — Just Accountability

Finally, the claim that the OSP “fell into a trap” is unfounded. The Office has not fallen for any trap. It has simply applied the law to protect its personnel and maintain order on its premises.

The message is clear: connections, public influence, or media prominence do not place anyone above the law. If this was intended as a trap, then the OSP passed—because it acted strictly within legal and procedural bounds.  Such unruly behaviour would result in an immediate arrest at any law enforcement facility. Could he attempt this at the Police Headquarters or the NIB Headquarters?

Mr Kpebu is expected to report this morning at 11 am after bail was granted last night for further investigations on the offence of obstruction of justice.

A different date will be announced for the continuation of the enquiry into his allegation of corruption”.

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‘Top-up wage increase for 2026 else we will not accept tariff hikes” – TUC tells Gov’t

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‘Top-up wage increase for 2026 else we will not accept tariff hikes” – TUC tells Gov’t

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has rejected the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) new utility tariff hikes, which are set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

According to the TUC, they will not accept the new year tariff hikes unless the government comes back to the negotiating table to top up the wage increase for 2026.

The TUC warns it will mobilise workers across the country to resist the New Year tariff hikes.

In a statement signed by Secretary General Joshua Ansah of the TUC described the New Year tariff hikes as harsh, insensitive, and worse than ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’.

The TUC noted that the PURC decision is troubling, arguing that with the tariff hikes, the government has robbed the poor Ghanaian worker of the 9% wage increase they had already declared as paltry, which was agreed to implement on January 1, 2026.

Portions of the statement read, “Workers cannot accept these increases unless the government comes back to the negotiating table to top up the wage increase for 2026. Anything short of that, the TUC will mobilise workers to resist the implementation of these insensitive increases in utility prices.”

This increment has completely eroded the 9% wage adjustment for 2026. Clearly, the government is demonstrating its insensitivity to the daily struggles of workers and Ghanaians.

In plain language government has robbed the poor Ghanaian worker of the 9% wage increase it had agreed to implement on January 1, 2026. What the Government has done is worse than robbing “Peter to pay Paul.”‘ .

The TUC statement added, “The increases are to take effect from January 1, 2026, the very day the paltry 9% increase in the minimum wage and the base Pay by the government will also take effect. This can only be described as the Government’s New Year’s gift to Ghanaians.”

They further revealed that the TUC will hold a press conference regarding the insensitive price increases.

“On Monday, 8 December 2025, the TUC/Organised Labour will hold a press conference on these insensitive price increases. At the press conference, we will outline measures to address this obnoxious tariff increase,” it added.

The TUC statement comes on the heels of the PURC announcement of a multi-year tariff review process covering 2026 to 2030.

According to the PURC, electricity tariffs will rise by 9.86 per cent across all customer categories, and water tariffs will rise by 15.92 per cent.

The PURC noted that the adjustments were necessary to meet the investment requirements of utility providers and also to ensure industry competitiveness and consumer interests.

On electricity tariffs, they based their adjustment on the cedi–US dollar exchange rate and the cost of natural gas.

However, water tariffs were based on “projected production and sales volumes, non-revenue water levels, expected capital investment requirements, and prevailing macroeconomic conditions”.

They further added that “Residential consumers’ charges will rise across consumption bands. Non-residential, commercial, industrial and public institutions will also see higher rates. Service charges generally remain unchanged”.

“OSP embarking on a suicide mission” – Martin Kpebu

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“OSP embarking on a suicide mission” – Martin Kpebu

Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has said the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is embarking on a suicide mission.

A report yesterday, December 3, 2025, revealed the Private legal practitioner had honoured an invitation to the OSP earlier that day to assist in investigations, but was later arrested.

Berla Mundi, who shared details of the arrest in a post on X, stated, “Marcellinus Biah, one of the lawyers of Martin Kpebu, told News 360 that around 2 pm today, they honoured an invitation to the OSP to aid with some investigations.

Martin granted an interview outside the premises of the office of the Special Prosecutor and then went back into the building. One of the officers was not happy with the interview, but Martin challenged him, insisting there was nothing wrong. It led to an altercation after which Martin was arrested and charged with the offence of obstructing an officer of the OSP.

He was then given bail conditions which required him to provide documents showing a landed property in his personal name and one surety.

His lawyers proceeded to obtain the documents from their office,  only to return and find out that Martin had been whisked away to an unknown location”.

Speaking to TV3 shortly after his release, Lawyer Kpebu stated, “I know I have not done anything wrong, so I knew I would be released”.

He revealed that his arrest stemmed from a verbal confrontation with a military officer stationed at the OSP.

Mr Kpebu recounted, “Then the next thing, the soldier said I am stupid, so I also turned and said he is also stupid, and so we exchanged words”.

“I know I have not done anything wrong, so I knew I would be released,” he stated.

“Then a colleague of his, another soldier, shouted that next time I do that, I will see. In Ghanaian English, ‘you will see’ means he will cause me some harm, or there will be consequences, even if not physical.

So I turned and gave the same answer; he had no right. I’m not a suspect, and even if I was, could he do that? So I said he had no right”.

“Then the next thing I knew, he said I’m stupid. That’s what the soldier said. So I turned back and told him he is also stupid. We exchanged a few words, and then one of my lawyers pulled me so we could go in,” he added, stating he would never attack any officer who had done nothing to him.

He added that his arrest confirms that Kissi Agyebeng is incompetent.

“I will petition for his removal. I have 15 allegations against him,” he once again revealed.

“What they have actually done is that this is a suicide mission that Kissi Agyebeng’s OSP has embarked on. He can pretend he has nothing to do with it, but he is the head,” Kpebu stated.

Meanwhile, the OSP has clarified issues surrounding the incident involving Martin Kpebu.

Sammy Darko, the  Director of Strategy, Communication, and Research at the OSP, in a Facebook post stated, “Upon arriving, Mr Kpebu parked his vehicle and stepped outside the gate to conduct an interview. He always does this, brings in media men to speak to them before entering and after exiting. Security personnel cautioned him to move away from the entrance, so he moved to the fried yam seller’s spot and continued speaking to the media. Afterwards, he entered the compound alone. The guards reminded him that photography and videography are not permitted around the premises”.

“He reacted angrily to the reminder and insulted the guards. They issued a formal warning about his conduct, but he insisted he could act as he pleased and threatened to report them. He told them they are nobodies, even their boss, the head of the agency, is a nobody and will be removed soon.

His continued insults and obstructive behaviour led to his arrest for the offence of obstruction of officers in the performance of their duties. He was informed of his arrest on suspicion of obstruction, in accordance with the law. The arrest was executed without force, and there is no internal record of any assault or mistreatment”.

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Man in viral video assaulting wife denied bail after pleading not guilty to 7 charges

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Man in viral video assaulting wife denied bail after pleading not guilty to 7 charges

The Divisional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) District Court in Accra has refused bail for businessman John Odartey Lamptey, who was captured in a viral video assaulting his wife.

Reports suggest, John Odartey Lamptey pleaded not guilty to seven charges after a viral video showed him assaulting a woman, alleged to be his wife.

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

John Odartey Lamptey, alias Nii Adjei and two others, identified as his siblings, were remanded by the Magistrate Court at DOVVSU for assault and conspiracy to commit a crime.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Martin Kpebu to report to OSP again today – Sammy Darko

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Martin Kpebu to report to OSP again today – Sammy Darko

Sammy Darko, the Director of Strategy, Communication, and Research at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has clarified the issues surrounding the incident involving Martin Kpebu’s arrest.

According to Sammy Darko, Martin Kpebu is expected to report to the OSP today, December 4, 2025, following his bail.

Sammy Darko highlighted that Martin Kpebu’s arrest stems from his insults and obstructive behaviour, which had nothing to do with the ongoing inquiry into allegations Mr Kpebu has made against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.

Sammy Darko revealed that Martin Kpebu told OSP officials they are nobodies, even their boss, Kissi Agyebeng, is a nobody who will be removed soon.

In a Facebook post, Sammy Darko narrated the event that led to the arrest of Martin Kpebu, “What Actually Happened at the OSP Premises

1. Events at the Gate

Upon arriving, Mr Kpebu parked his vehicle and stepped outside the gate to conduct an interview. He always does this, brings in media men to speak to them before entering and after exiting. Security personnel cautioned him to move away from the entrance, so he moved to the fried yam seller’s spot and continued speaking to the media. Afterwards, he entered the compound alone. The guards reminded him that photography and videography are not permitted around the premises.

2. Escalation and Arrest

He reacted angrily to the reminder and insulted the guards. They issued a formal warning about his conduct, but he insisted he could act as he pleased and threatened to report them. He told them they are nobodies, even their boss, the head of the agency, is a nobody and will be removed soon. His continued insults and obstructive behaviour led to his arrest for the offence of obstruction of officers in the performance of their duties. He was informed of his arrest on suspicion of obstruction, in accordance with the law. The arrest was executed without force, and there is no internal record of any assault or mistreatment.

Bail, Processing, and Conduct of Counsel

1. Bail Granted

Following the arrest, bail was granted according to standard administrative procedures. The conditions were explained to him and his counsel. However, one of the lawyers refused to leave the premises until Mr Kpebu was brought back. She insulted officers and caused a scene, all of which was recorded. Despite her behaviour, officers removed her gently and without force. Their professionalism deserves commendation.

2. Transfer to Holding Area

Mr Kpebu was transferred to a secured holding area as part of normal processing. Public concerns have been raised about the detention location, but internal records show that all transfers followed protocol. At no point was he denied access to counsel or due process.

No Trap — Just Accountability

Finally, the claim that the OSP “fell into a trap” is unfounded. The Office has not fallen for any trap. It has simply applied the law to protect its personnel and maintain order on its premises.

The message is clear: connections, public influence, or media prominence do not place anyone above the law. If this was intended as a trap, then the OSP passed—because it acted strictly within legal and procedural bounds.  Such unruly behaviour would result in an immediate arrest at any law enforcement facility. Could he attempt this at the Police Headquarters or the NIB Headquarters?

Mr Kpebu is expected to report this morning at 11 am after bail was granted last night for further investigations on the offence of obstruction of justice.

A different date will be announced for the continuation of the enquiry into his allegation of corruption”.

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