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‘What has changed?’ – Manasseh Azure asks Majority Leader

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‘What has changed?’ – Manasseh Azure asks Majority Leader

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has told the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, that Parliament’s decision not to allow the media to be present during the Bank of Ghana Governor’s probe creates the impression that there’s something to hide.

According to Manasseh Azure, if there’s nothing to hide, the Majority do not need to keep things in the dark, arguing that holding the session behind closed doors creates unnecessary public suspicion.

He stressed that the Majority leader’s quest for bragging rights should not push him to set precedents that will hurt governance in the future.

Manasseh Azure Awuni recounted that under the Akufo-Addo administration, Mahama Ayariga was at the forefront of demanding accountability from the Bank of Ghana Governor, asking him what has changed.

In an open letter addressed to Mahama Ayariga, Manasseh Azure Awuni wrote, “Dear Mahama Ayariga,

Yesterday, I watched a video clip of your press conference in which you tried to defend why the Governor of the Bank of Ghana’s appearance in parliament was held in camera.

If you watch that clip, you will conclude the same way many Ghanaians have concluded—unconvincing. You laboured uncharacteristically and in vain to make meaning of what happened.

In the Akufo-Addo administration, you were at the forefront of demanding accountability from the Bank of Ghana Governor, writing RTI requests and publishing your findings. You even threatened to drag them to the OSP for investigation because they failed to give you some of the information.

What has changed?

Before yesterday’s incident, the majority you lead in parliament also stopped the motion to probe the Goldbod deal.

Is this the new creed of a party founded on probity, transparency and accountability?

The opacity creates the impression that there’s something to hide. It is not good for our democracy. It heightens suspicion when, in some of these cases, there might be nothing beyond the nuisance value.

I have read that some NPP MPs wanted to corner the Governor into agreeing that the currency stability we are enjoying is the result of a gold-buying initiative credited to Dr Bawumia.

A quest for bragging rights should not push you to set precedents that will hurt governance in the future.

If there’s nothing to hide, don’t keep things in the dark. It makes the government worse, not better.

Manasseh Azure Awuni’s comment follows Mahama Ayariga, who has said the Ghana cedi will be affected if the media is allowed to cover the questioning of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) governor.

According to Mahama Ayariga, the media coverage of parliamentary questioning of Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama risks destabilising the cedi due to the sensitivity of central bank comments on currency stability.

Speaking to journalists at the forecourt of Parliament on July 15, 2026, Mahama Ayariga stated, “Now let me say something. For today, there is no issue. Now, if you allow a practice where automatically anybody can drag the central bank governor to this house and, before the cameras, say whatever they want to say, and the governor says certain things — you know how sensitive any comment by a central bank governor is likely to be in relation to the stability of your currency.

So even though this house is trying to make the institutions accountable to the people, you have to do it in a very guarded manner, in a very guided manner. The idea behind making the governor answerable to parliament is so that when we need information we can get it, okay?”

He further added, “But it is not the objective of the rule that we should always subject the central bank governor to a media inquiry. That is the principle. But of course, when you are in a minority, you like the show of a media inquiry, so you will be fighting for a thing like that.

When you are in government, in all sincerity, you will be more cautious in terms of how you manage information about your central bank activities. And so that is basically the issue. I believe that it is better to be cautious than to throw your central bank governor out there and allow people to ask questions [and] say all sorts of things”.

Also, Mahama Ayariga accused the Minority of prioritising media attention over seeking answers from the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), following their walkout during proceedings on Wednesday, July 15.

He added, “If you read our Standing Orders, it says in Order 266 that meetings of committees shall be held in public except otherwise determined by the committee. So I asked them to convince the entire committee to sit in public. But if you don’t convince the committee to agree to sit in public, you cannot force a committee to sit in public”.

Mahama Ayariga argued that the Minority actions demonstrated that they were “more interested in the media optics” than obtaining answers from the central bank chief and also criticised the Minority for disregard for parliamentary procedures.

“If you want to do that, you have to approach us, you have to work with us, and we will all agree that this is how we are going to do it,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the minority has criticised the majority caucus for holding the Bank of Ghana Governor’s appearance before Parliament behind closed doors, preventing media coverage of his responses to key questions.

The development follows the questions, filed by the Ranking Member on the Economy & Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, which sought details on the source of foreign exchange used for market interventions, the framework guiding those interventions, and the total amount injected into the forex market since January 2025.

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Why assemblies are still struggling with sanitation despite record 97.5% DACF releases – Policy Analyst details  

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Why assemblies are still struggling with sanitation despite record 97.5% DACF releases – Policy Analyst details  

Data Scientist and Policy Analyst, Alfred Appiah, has detailed why Assemblies are still struggling with sanitation despite record 97.5% District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) releases to municipalities.

The Policy Analyst details that Ghana’s 2025 Auditor-General report confirms record District Assembly Common Fund releases to municipalities at 97.5% of allocations, with over 3 billion cedis in the first three quarters compared to 65-70% in prior years- yet sanitation and market conditions remain poor.

According to Alfred Appiah, part of the reason why assemblies are struggling with sanitation despite record 97.5% DACF releases is due to Cabinet-approved guidelines that direct 25% of funds to 24-hour economy model markets with only 10% for environmental sanitation, presented as expectations that assemblies treat as mandatory minimums.

He disclosed that many rural or low-activity assemblies with designated market days are required to prioritise 24-hour markets over local needs like school infrastructure or waste management, as evidenced by Auditor-General citations for non-compliance in cases like Nkoranza North.

In a post on X, the Data Scientist and Policy Analyst, Alfred Appiah wrote, “According to government, municipalities are receiving unprecedented amounts of money from the District Assembly Common Fund. The Auditor-General’s report shows that in 2025, assemblies directly received 97.5% of their allocations from the Fund, compared to 65 to 70% in previous years. Through the first three quarters of 2025, that amounts to more than 3 billion cedis.

So why are assemblies still struggling to deal with sanitation properly despite unprecedented releases? Why are so many markets still dirty?

Part of the answer may lie in the “guidelines” government has issued on how the money should be used. For example, 25% of what assemblies receive is recommended for the design and construction of 24-hour model market, the highest allocation. Essentially assemblies that are already struggling to keep existing markets clean are expected to set aside a quarter of their Common Fund for  24-hour markets, while only 10% is recommended for sanitation.

These have been presented as “guidelines”, but some of them include minimum allocations, which suggests they are not really optional. They look more like expectations from the central government. In practice, municipal leaders will treat them as gospel. So even when sanitation is a key local priority, they may feel unable to allocate meaningful resources to it because the “guidelines” say otherwise.

The reality is that most assemblies in Ghana do not need 24-hour model markets. Many do not even have enough economic activity to sustain 12-hour markets. In many assemblies, there are designated market days, which suggests they do not even have enough activity to support daily market operations. Why should such assemblies be required to allocate 25% of the Common Fund to a 24-hour model market when children are still studying under trees or their existing markets are filthy?”.

Some netizens reacting to his post stated, “We are already paying private operators to dispose of our waste. The assemblies simply need to step in to regulate and expand these existing operations. In markets, they can either increase tolls to cover waste disposal, or introduce a pay-as-you-throw. @JDMahama @FelixKwakyeOfo1”.

A netizen added, “Key issue is prioritisation.  Do MMDAs prioritise sanitation? Apart from DACF, MMDAs are supposed to raise IGF as well eg. What do they use market tolls for? Who takes care of public cleansing? BTW, are market containers part of SIP? Are they paying the contractor to lift?”.

One X user added, “My assembly doesn’t need a 24-hour market. We already have the Dansoman Market. Close-by markets include Agbogbloshie, Mallam Market and Tuesday Market. This is within accessible distance, and a 24-hour market wouldn’t be necessary”.

An X user added, “The perceived 24hr markets being built around the country is the way to go for a cleaner environment tomorrow. Open and unregulated markets are the bane of creating sanitation issues. Most of these markets open every day without days off to clean bcz the leaders are corrupt”.

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@ghnow_ At Rawlings Park in Accra, refuse has been dumped irresponsibly on the floor, raising concerns about sanitation and the need for proper waste management. GHNow brings you updates from the ground. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Ma Oman Yi Ho Nhia Wo – Bomaa Paradise Singers
@ghnow_ Drains in front of GCTU are also filled up with refuse and plastics, raising concerns about sanitation and drainage challenges. GHNow brings you updates from the ground. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Ma Oman Yi Ho Nhia Wo – Bomaa Paradise Singers

AG withdraws application seeking to stop former Buffer Stock CEO’s UK trip

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AG withdraws application seeking to stop former Buffer Stock CEO’s UK trip

The Attorney General has withdrawn its application seeking to revoke a court order that allowed former National Food Buffer Stock Company Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab, to travel abroad.

The AG’s application followed Hanan Abdul-Wahab, who was arrested while travelling for medical treatment, despite having obtained the court’s permission to leave the country.

In court, the presiding judge, Justice Francis Apanga Achibonga, observed that the travel order required Hanan Abdul-Wahab to return by 12 July 2026, ruling that there was no subsisting order before the court to revoke.

The Attorney General subsequently withdrew the application.

The former Buffer Stock CEO’s lawyer, Godfred Dame, however, criticised the state’s actions, claiming that they were in defiance of the court’s earlier order.

The presiding judge then struck out the application as withdrawn.

Earlier, the Office of the Attorney General had filed an application to overturn the order permitting former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company Hanan Abdul-Wahab to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) for specialist medical treatment over concerns he may fail to return to stand trial.

According to the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Facebook page on July 8, 2026, the AG’s office filed the application over fears the former Buffer Stock CEO has plans not to return to the country.

Part of the update reads, “The application has been necessitated by material facts and subsequent developments that came to the attention of the prosecution after the court granted the travel request. These developments, in the Attorney General’s considered view, fundamentally alter the basis upon which the court exercised its discretion.

“Facts deposed to in the affidavit in support of the application reveal that the first accused allegedly attempted to rely on an order of a differently constituted High Court in separate proceedings to access funds held in bank accounts that remain subject to valid freezing orders obtained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO); an act which violates Section 37 of the Economic and Organised Crime Act, 2010 (Act 804)”.

It added, “The relevant financial institution declined the attempted withdrawal and notified the investigative authorities. This attempted withdrawal occurred shortly before the first accused was due to depart Ghana, raising legitimate concerns regarding compliance with existing court orders, the integrity of the ongoing criminal proceedings, and the risk that the accused may fail to return to stand trial if permitted to leave the jurisdiction.”

“It is the position of the Attorney General that these material facts, which were not before the Court when the travel order was made, may materially influence the Court’s decision regarding its order granting leave for the first accused to travel outside the jurisdiction.”

The development follows Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, disclosing that the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has been arrested at the Accra International Airport after allegedly trying to illegally withdraw money from his frozen Republic Bank account.

According to Dr Justice Srem Sai, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba was arrested after an attempt to use “false means” to access funds in a frozen bank account.

 Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba is currently on trial for stealing and causing financial loss to the state and had been granted permission by the High Court to travel to the United Kingdom for a few days.

Dr Justice Srem Sai disclosed that although the court had allowed him to travel to the UK, he will ask the court on Monday to cancel that permission.

@ghnow_ At Rawlings Park in Accra, refuse has been dumped irresponsibly on the floor, raising concerns about sanitation and the need for proper waste management. GHNow brings you updates from the ground. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Ma Oman Yi Ho Nhia Wo – Bomaa Paradise Singers
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“It takes huge ‘akokodur’ to start and keep running a business in Ghana” – Ndoum on Supreme Court ruling on GN bank

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“It takes huge ‘akokodur’ to start and keep running a business in Ghana” – Ndoum on Supreme Court ruling on GN bank

Dr Papa Kwesi Ndoum, the founder and leader of Groupe Ndoum, has broken his silence on the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the execution of the Court of Appeal’s ruling directing the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to restore the operating licence of GN Savings and Loans former GN Bank.

In a Facebook post on July 16, 2026, Dr Papa Kwesi Ndoum highlighted that running a business in Ghana requires courage.

Dr Papa Kwesi Ndoum wrote, “It takes huge ‘akokodur’ to start and keep running a business in this land”.

Dr Papa Kwesi Ndoum’s remarks come on the heels of the Supreme Court suspending the enforcement of the Court of Appeal’s decision that directed the restoration of the operating licence of GN Savings and Loans, pending the final determination of an appeal filed by the Bank of Ghana.

The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of the Court of Appeal’s decision, effectively suspending the enforcement of the Court of Appeal’s judgment.

The apex court ruling means GN Savings and Loans will not resume operations pending the determination of the Bank of Ghana’s appeal before the Supreme Court.

Reports follow the Bank of Ghana challenging the Court of Appeal’s decision that restored the licence of GN Savings and Loans Company Limited.

Court documents disclosed that the central bank is seeking to overturn the appellate court’s decision,

The BoG argued that the Court of Appeal erred in law when it proceeded “to hear and determine the appeal filed by applicants to the Court of Appeal.”

The development follows the Bank of Ghana (BoG), who were ordered by the Court of Appeal to restore the licence of GN Bank.

The appeal court ruling follows an earlier High Court ruling that upheld the revocation of the financial institution’s operating licence.

The Court of Appeal three-member panel directed that all assets of the bank be returned to its original owners.

The receiver has also been ordered to hand over management of the company to its previous management team.

The Court of Appeal ruling marks a major development in the long-running legal battle between GN Bank and the Bank of Ghana.

GN Bank, which officially commenced operations in 1997 as First National Savings and Loans (FNSL) Company Limited, was upgraded to a universal bank on September 4, 2014.

It expanded rapidly across the country, establishing one of the largest branch networks in the banking sector.

The central bank, however, at the time argued that its regulatory assessments revealed that GN Bank’s expansion was not supported by adequate capital buffers and sound risk management practices.

BoG discovered that GN Bank regularly breached key prudential requirements, including capital adequacy and liquidity ratios.

Also, the BoG, in its statement, showed high levels of non-performing loans (NPLs), significant exposure to related-party transactions, and poor corporate governance structures, which weakened the bank’s financial position over time.

Reports suggest that despite several directives and corrective measures issued by the BoG, comprising capital restoration plans and restrictions on certain banking activities, GN Bank was incapable of raising the required additional capital or restructuring its operations to restore solvency.

The bank was deemed severely undercapitalised and technically insolvent, prompting the BoG to ask the bank to downgrade to a savings and loans company, using the name GN Savings and Loans Company Ltd.

GN Bank’s license was then revoked in 2019 as part of the central bank’s efforts to protect depositors’ funds and stabilise the country’s financial sector.

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Tragic – 13 dead, several injured in Kumasi-Accra road accident  

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Tragic – 13 dead, several injured in Kumasi-Accra road accident  

Reports coming in suggest a tragic accident on the Kumasi-Accra Highway in the Ashanti Region has left about 13 people feared dead, while several others have sustained injuries.

According to the reports, the accident occurred at Odumase, near Konongo.

The information gathered detailed that the fatal crash involves three vehicles: a cargo truck loaded with tomatoes, a passenger bus and a fuel tanker, which was empty at the time of the accident.

Eyewitnesses alleged that the incident occurred following a wrongful overtaking attempt that triggered a head-on crash involving the vehicles.

Reports suggest emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene to rescue occupants trapped in the wreckage, and the injured were subsequently transported to nearby health facilities for medical attention. 

Meanwhile, the incident has resulted in heavy traffic congestion along the Kumasi-Accra Highway.

In related news, some months ago, four (4) traders were confirmed dead following a devastating road accident at Anyinasin Junction on Wednesday, 6th May, 2026.

Reports suggest the devastating head-on collision at Anyinasin Junction on Wednesday, 6th May, 2026, involved a Hyundai Mighty truck with registration GE 1913-16, travelling from Asamankese to Bunso and a Man Diesel trailer with registration GS 236-12 en route from Kumasi to Accra.

Eyewitness accounts detail that the trailer allegedly veered off its lane and collided head-on with the truck, forcing it into a nearby bush, which subsequently triggered a fierce fire that engulfed both vehicles.

According to reports, the four traders were burnt beyond recognition.

Also, a female victim rescued from the wreckage is receiving treatment at the Akim Asafo Health Centre.

Additionally, three occupants of the trailer reportedly escaped unhurt.

In addition, a statement issued by the Ghana National Fire Service on May confirmed the tragic news.

They disclosed that the Bunso Fire Station received a distress call at 5:49 am and arrived at the scene at 6:00 am, by which time the fire had fully developed. Firefighters led by ADO II Emmanuel Otam Annan immediately began firefighting operations.

The GNFS disclosed that four victims trapped in the Hyundai Mighty truck were burnt beyond recognition.

Part of the statement read, “Four (4) victims trapped in the wreckage were unfortunately burnt beyond recognition. One (1) female victim, who was rescued by bystanders prior to the arrival of firefighters, is currently on admission at the Akim Asafo Health Centre, while three (3) occupants of the Man Diesel trailer escaped unhurt before it burst into flames”.

The GNFS Firefighters later recovered the four charred bodies from the wreckage and handed them over to the Police for preservation and further investigations.

Lecturer murdered as suspected robbers make away with GH¢30,000

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Lecturer murdered as suspected robbers make away with GH¢30,000

Eric Blankson, a lecturer, has been brutally murdered by unknown assailants in his room at Maame Krobo in the Afram Plains South District.

According to reports, the Lecturer was stabbed to death by unknown assailants.

Reports suggest the deceased was also a storekeeper at the Amankwa Fisheries Agriculture Technical Institute (AFATI) in the Afram Plains North District.

The information gathered suggests the attackers reportedly made away with approximately GH¢30,000.

The brother of the deceased lecturer explained that he was with Blankson at his Mobile Money (MoMo) shop before the incident,

Reports revealed that due to a heavy downpour and a subsequent blackout in Maame Krobo, the deceased decided to retire to his room to sleep, while his brother remained at the shop to study.

The brother of the decease upon returning home, noticed Blankson’s sandals outside, but the bedroom door was locked from the outside with a padlock forcing the lock open and discovered the lecturer lying in a pool of blood.

The lecturer was rushed to a nearby health centre, but was pronounced dead, with his body deposited at the morgue.

The brother further disclosed that the deceased recently secured a promotion and was preparing to report to the Peki Training College for his new role.

Meanwhile, reports suggest one person has since been arrested in connection with the incident and is assisting the police with investigations.

In related news, the Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two Nigerian nationals over the alleged murder of their countryman.

The two Nigerian nationals were arrested for killing their “Chairman” in Tamale and attempting to flee into neighbouring Togo.

According to the Police, investigations began after receiving a report of the discovery of the lifeless body of a middle-aged man at a private residence in Sanzirugu, Tamale.

Further investigations revealed that the deceased, his wife, the two suspects, and another person lived together in the three-bedroom house.

 The Police further disclosed that acting on intelligence, police arrested the suspects at Tatale while they were attempting to flee into Togo.

During interrogation, the suspects, Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, allegedly admitted to killing 36-year-old Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze, claiming that he was withholding proceeds from their Internet fraud operation.

A statement from the Northern Regional Police Command was shared by the Ghana Police Service, which read, “

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NORTHERN REGIONAL POLICE COMMAND ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MURDER OF A NIGERIAN NATIONAL IN TAMALE

1. The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two Nigerian nationals, Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, in connection with the murder of Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze, a 36-year-old Nigerian national, whose body was discovered in his residence at Sanzirigu, Tamale, on Saturday, 11th July 2026.

2. Preliminary investigations established that the deceased, his wife, Peace Uzorchuku, the two suspects and another Nigerian national, Godwin Nwafor, were all residing together in a three-bedroom apartment at Sanzirigu, Tamale.

3. Police investigations commenced after a report was received that the deceased had been found lying motionless in a pool of blood in his bedroom. A team of investigators immediately visited the scene, where examination revealed that the deceased had sustained a deep cut wound to the forehead, while a towel had been stuffed into his mouth. The room had also been ransacked.

4. During the crime scene examination, Police recovered a wooden pestle suspected to have been used in the attack, together with other evidential materials for forensic examination. The body was conveyed to the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical officer before being deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

5. Through intelligence-led operations, Police intercepted and arrested the two suspects at Tatale on the same day while they were attempting to flee into the Republic of Togo through the Tatale route. They were subsequently handed over to the Tamale District CID to assist with investigations.

6. During interrogation, the suspects allegedly admitted conspiring to murder the deceased after claiming that he had been withholding proceeds they had obtained through internet fraud activities.

7. A search conducted following their arrest led to the recovery of several items suspected to have been stolen from the deceased’s room, including multiple mobile phones, laptop computers, a tablet, jewellery, clothing, wristwatches, personal documents and other valuables. All the recovered items have been retained as exhibits to support ongoing investigations.

8. The suspects remain in Police custody and are expected to be arraigned before court on Monday, 13th July 2026, to facilitate the ongoing investigations.

9. The Northern Regional Police Command remains committed to ensuring that all persons involved are brought to justice and urges the public to continue supporting the Police by volunteering credible information to help fight crime”.

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‘I sold my garden eggs to buy GNFS application forms for my grandson, but he was not selected’ – Elderly woman begs MP

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‘I sold my garden eggs to buy GNFS application forms for my grandson, but he was not selected’ – Elderly woman begs MP

An elderly woman has made an emotional appeal to Sunyani West MP Millicent Amankwaa Yeboah, seeking her assistance in securing employment in the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for her grandson.

According to the elderly woman, she harvested and sold her garden eggs to get GH¢500 to buy application forms for her grandson to join the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), but he was not selected.

She disclosed that her grandson has completed university but was still unemployed, begging the MP to help him secure a job in the Fire Service.

In the viral video, the elderly woman stated, “I don’t work, and I am also sick. My only grandson is all I have. The last time I harvested my garden eggs, I sold them and got GH¢500. We were told the Fire Service was recruiting, so I gave him the money to buy the forms and go through the recruitment process, but he was not selected. When I heard that you had come here, I wanted to see you. I just need work for my grandson”.

However, the MP responded to the plea, expressing her sympathy for the woman, adding that recruitment into the security services is not entirely within the control of Members of Parliament.

MP Millicent Amankwaa Yeboah stated, “Some of these recruitment processes do not pass through us, and even where there are protocol opportunities, they are very limited. In the meantime, I would advise him to learn a skill and work while he waits for another opportunity. Hopefully, things will work out”.

Meanwhile, the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has announced that about 1,300 applicants who participated in the recent security services recruitment exercise tested positive for HIV.

 According to the Interior Minister, the revelation informed the government’s decision not to send medical results directly to unsuccessful applicants.

He disclosed that there is a need for proper counselling and adherence to international health guidelines.

Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak explained that applicants who fail the medical examination were provided with contact details to enable them to voluntarily seek further information.

Speaking before Parliament’s Public Assurance Committee, the Interior Minister stated, “I remember the recent recruitment we had. I think about 1,300 also were on HIV. Can you imagine sending somebody a result telling the person that you have HIV? That’s not the procedure. The person has to go through some orientation”.

Also, he asserted that several of the medical conditions identified during the screening are treatable.

“Some of the things that we realised are treatable. People need to know and then also get treatment so that subsequent recruitment they could join,” he stated.

He further encouraged unsuccessful applicants to request their medical results, “It may be something minor, it may be something major. Whichever it is, if you get to know, it will be of great interest to you”.

The Interior Minister also disclosed that the government did not contact the HIV applicants directly but had instead provided a channel for them to voluntarily request their results.

“We provided contact for people to call who were interested in knowing why they failed… We are obliged to give them the results, but we can’t send them to you on the phone,” he explained.

Earlier,  Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak disclosed that over 6,000 applicants were disqualified during the medical screening stage of the ongoing security services recruitment.

Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak detailed that over 100,000 applicants underwent medical examinations as part of the recruitment process.

According to the Interior Minister, the Security Service medical process was expanded beyond the usual physical and laboratory checks.

He disclosed that the test included drug testing and mental health assessments.

The Interior Minister detailed that more than 4,000 applicants failed the drug tests, while about 2,000 others were disqualified on mental health grounds.

Speaking in an interview on Pan African TV on Saturday, May 23, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak disclosed, “We have over 100,000 people who went through the medicals. Because of the large numbers, and because of what we have observed within the services.

We introduced additional checks, including mental health assessments and drug tests. Interestingly, over 4,000 people failed the drug test, and we have over 2,000 who also failed due to mental health conditions,” he said.

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REVEALED – About 45 people contract HIV every day in Ghana

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REVEALED – About 45 people contract HIV every day in Ghana

Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin, President of the Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET), has revealed that about 45 people contract HIV every day in Ghana.

The GHANET president detailed that out of the 45 people who contract HIV every day in Ghana, approximately 68.5% are women, with men making up 31.5%.

Speaking on Neat FM, Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin stated, “About 45 people contract HIV every day in Ghana if you look at our records as of 2024”.

“Our National data unfortunately show that our mothers, women, and young girls are mostly infected with HIV. The data shows that about 68.5% of new infections are females, and 31.5% are men.

In Ghana, unfortunately, HIV is skewed against our mothers, sisters and females”.

Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin further disclosed that one of the reasons why females have a higher HIV rate in Ghana stems from the Ghana HIV and AIDS Network having more data on women than men.

He disclosed that when women are pregnant and visit the hospital, they are required to conduct an HIV test, which provides them with more data.

The GHANET president also highlighted that the female organ is a receptor, which leads to more females contracting HIV during sex when the man is infected with the virus.

He further disclosed that their data show Ghanaian men engage in numerous relations, citing data that detailed that in a year Ghanaian men sleep around with between 7 and 9 women on average.

In related news, Dr Fred Nana Poku, the Director of Technical Services, Ghana AIDS Commission, has raised alarm over hookups amid rising HIV infections.

According to Dr Fred Nana Poku, Hookups a major contributor to the rise in HIV infections in Ghana.

In a news card shared on X,  Dr Fred Nana Poku is quoted to have said, “Hookups are a major contributor to the recent rise in HIV infections in Ghana”.

The development comes on the heels of the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announcing that about 1,300 applicants who participated in the recent security services recruitment exercise tested positive for HIV.

 According to the Interior Minister, the revelation informed the government’s decision not to send medical results directly to unsuccessful applicants.

He disclosed that there is a need for proper counselling and adherence to international health guidelines.

Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak explained that applicants who fail the medical examination were provided with contact details to enable them to voluntarily seek further information.

Speaking before Parliament’s Public Assurance Committee, the Interior Minister stated, “I remember the recent recruitment we had. I think about 1,300 also were on HIV. Can you imagine sending somebody a result telling the person that you have HIV? That’s not the procedure. The person has to go through some orientation”.

Also, he asserted that several of the medical conditions identified during the screening are treatable.

“Some of the things that we realised are treatable. People need to know and then also get treatment so that subsequent recruitment they could join,” he stated.

He further encouraged unsuccessful applicants to request their medical results, “It may be something minor, it may be something major. Whichever it is, if you get to know, it will be of great interest to you”.

The Interior Minister also disclosed that the government did not contact the HIV applicants directly but had instead provided a channel for them to voluntarily request their results.

“We provided contact for people to call who were interested in knowing why they failed… We are obliged to give them the results, but we can’t send them to you on the phone,” he explained.

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@ghnow_ 🚨 🇬🇭 “All the cocoa trees are dead. We’ll cut them down and turn the land into a galamsey site,” an illegal miner reportedly said while showing an abandoned cocoa farm. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
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“When Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh said Nana Addo wanted to challenge Kwame Nkrumah, i thought it was a joke.” – Ghanaian

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“I promise you guys you won’t see me alive” – TikToker Asantewaa cries out; threatens suicide

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“I promise you guys you won’t see me alive” – TikToker Asantewaa cries out; threatens suicide

Asantewaa, a Ghanaian TikToker and influencer, finally broke her silence, crying out about her issues with her brother, Kayveli.

The Ghanaian TikToker, in an emotional video, threatened to commit suicide if she is not given the chance to explain the rift between her and her younger brother.

Asantewaa, in a TikTok Live session, opened up about how her younger brother has distanced himself from her for some time.

According to Asantewaa, she was blocked on social media and was not allowed to see him at the hospital despite visiting him when he was critically ill.

In a video that has gone viral on social media on July 15, 2026, she recounted the events that led to the family fallout.

Asantewaa disclosed that she still does not know what she did to make her brother suddenly stop speaking to her.

Asantewaa stated,  “If you don’t allow me to let this pain in me come out, I promise you guys you won’t see me alive. I’m almost done. I won’t be here for long. I see all my loved ones calling me. That is why the line keeps breaking. Please let me let it out. I’m doing this not because I want people to feel sad for me. No, I need to make things clear”.

“I woke up one day and realised I had been blocked on all the social media platforms where my brother and I followed each other, for no reason. But the kind of ego my brother has… I’ve lived with him all these years. He doesn’t even care how you feel.”

She also added that the most painful moments came when she visited her brother after he was admitted to the Ridge Hospital.

According to her attempt to see him ended in humiliation after a nurse informed her that her brother had instructed hospital staff not to allow her into his room.

“Because he was in a critical condition, almost all my family members were there. I saw a cousin come out of the room and was about to enter when a nurse stopped me and said my brother had instructed them not to allow me in. I was embarrassed. I was sad. Whatever the issue was, I still don’t know, and I left,” she added.

Some netizens reacting to the video stated, “We must stop entertaining this attitude.

If you have a psychological problem, seek help as soon as possible.

Recording videos and seeking sympathy from your followers doesn’t resolve the problem.

Certain things must stay offline and be resolved in private.

Seek professional advice and surround yourself with people who have your interest at heart, such as your family and close friends”.

Another X user added, “This is so heavy. No one should ever feel like they’re being erased from someone’s life like that, especially family. Hope she finds some peace or a way to reconnect—silence can be suffocating when you’re hurting that bad”.

A netizen added, “This girl deh lie pass. She just wants the sympathy of Ghanaians. It’s only when Ghanaian girls become victims and try to cry their eyes out that it seems they are right. When she was trolling on the internet and she dollars on the internet, did she remember Ghanaians? Nonsense”.

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@ghnow_ A suspected drug-impaired motorbike rider was found sitting motionless on his bike in the middle of the road, leaving passersby shocked. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – Funny Life
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Photocopying Ghana card now a crime; fines up to GH¢24,000

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Photocopying Ghana card now a crime; fines up to GH¢24,000

The Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Yayra Koku, has announced that photocopying or visually inspecting a Ghana Card for the purpose of conducting transactions is now an offence.

The development follows the amendments to the Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2111 governing the National Identification System.

The amendment was introduced in Parliament three months ago, has now matured and been gazetted, making its provisions legally enforceable.

Under the gazetted amendment to L.I. 2111, biometric verification is mandatory for all identity checks.

Organisations that violate this directive face heavy fines ranging from 500 to 2,000 penalty units (potentially up to GH¢24,000)

According to Yayra Koku, organisations that fail to comply with the new requirement commit an offence.

He highlighted that upon summary conviction, persons who photocopy the Ghana Card face fines ranging from 500 to 2,000 penalty units.

The NIA boss detailed that biometric verification is now mandatory for transactions requiring Ghana Card authentication.

Yayra Koku in a post on X on July 15, 2026, wrote, “It is now an offence to photocopy or visually inspect a Ghana Card for the purpose of a transaction. Biometric verification is now MANDATORY.

An organisation that contravenes this order commits an offence and faces a fine of at least 500 penalty units and up to 2,000 units on summary conviction.

Individual penalty units range from 50 to 500.

This follows the maturity of the LI 2111 amendment, which was introduced in Parliament three months ago and gazetted today.

The Honourable Minister in charge of the National Identification Authority will address the public in the coming days about the steps being taken to enforce this amendment.

In the meantime, you can apply to be onboarded onto the NIA Identity Verification Platform by sending an email to idverification@nia.gov.gh”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the development stated, “So, to clarify for all this simply means that organisations or firms requiring Ghana Card for verification purposes will need to buy or pay for the National Ghana Card database access of some sort, and when a customer walks in, they put your thumb to verify your details”.

A netizen added, “It won’t work if they have to pay to access these biometric verification capabilities.

If they do, then don’t say nobody told you it won’t work. If it works, which I doubt it would, I would have learned something very valuable about my ability to predict tech adoption in Ghana”.

One X user added, “Send this to radio stations and TV stations for public announcement for at least one week. When laws are made, the public needs to know about it”.

“Boss, you do all, but please let your people visit the VIP station at Circle. They said they are not part of the laws. If you have items to pick and you don’t give them the physical ID they will never give your items to you… I am a victim and ready to testify..”, a netizen added.

“For clarity’s sake, you mean no one should carry their Ghana cards anywhere? Why don’t you issue digital IDs only then. So at what point do we need to present our Ghana Cards? And also the charges for all these verifications are ridiculous! Per hit should not cost more than 0.1 cedi”, one X user added.

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“When Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh said Nana Addo wanted to challenge Kwame Nkrumah, i thought it was a joke.” – Ghanaian

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@ghnow_ Earlier today, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture officially held the ceremony to mark the rehabilitation and restoration of its headquarters as part of activities commemorating the 42nd National Farmers Day Celebrations. The event highlighted the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s agricultural sector and improving public infrastructure. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – King Paluta

Your loyalty is not to Ghana – NDC man slams NPP over Miracles Aboagye’s protest

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Your loyalty is not to Ghana – NDC man slams NPP over Miracles Aboagye’s protest

Japhet Festus Gbede, a Volta Regional communication team member of the ruling National Democratic Congress, has slammed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over its response to the ongoing arrest and investigation involving Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to the NDC man, the NPP street protests in reaction to the GH¢55 million investigation involving Dennis Miracles Aboagye show their loyalty is not to Ghana.

He argued that the NPP street protests undermine the principles of accountability and the rule of law.

In a strongly worded statement posted on his official Facebook page, Mr Gbede wrote, “If your first reaction to the GH¢55 million investigation involving Dennis Miracles Aboagye is to mobilise protests instead of demanding a transparent and independent investigation, then your loyalty is not to Ghana. That kind of blind partisanship is precisely why your party continues to lose the confidence of Ghanaians and risks remaining in opposition for a very long time.

Ghanaians are exhausted by those who weaponise public emotions every time accountability comes knocking. The era of treating party affiliation as a licence to evade scrutiny must come to an end. No individual is above the law, and no political party owns the justice system. Let investigators investigate. Let the courts adjudicate. Let evidence prevail over propaganda, facts over emotions, and justice over political intimidation.

A serious democracy is not built by chanting slogans in the streets whenever the law takes its course. It is built by respecting institutions, allowing due process to work, and accepting that accountability is a cornerstone of good governance, not an act of persecution”.

His comments follow the ongoing investigation involving Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who was arrested by EOCO some days ago.

Also, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has broken its silence following the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to EOCO, Miracles Aboagye’s arrest is linked to alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities involving about GH¢55 million when he was a former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD).

EOCO disclosed that Dennis Miracles Aboagye is under investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million in public funds.

They disclosed that the arrest follows a forensic audit and a petition submitted by the current Executive Secretary, prompting investigations into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at the Secretariat between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025.

Meanwhile, Samuel Atta Akyea, the lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has slammed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the bail conditions granted to Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

The lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye expressed his disappointment with the bail condition, suggesting that the GHC50m bail condition with three sureties slapped on his client could make his release difficult.

Atta Akyea questioned how Miracle Aboagye would be able to secure GH¢50 million in bail with three sureties within such a limited timeframe.

Speaking in an interview on Monday, July 13, 2026, Atta Akyea described Miracle Aboagye’s GH¢50m bail conditions as cruel and oppressive.

He stated, “Democracy and the rule of law have been reversed. A man who is not running away and is decent enough to go through Kotoka International Airport is arrested and has been detained all this while. I don’t believe that’s how we should conduct our affairs by treating him as if he’s a common criminal.

“The bail conditions are cruel and oppressive. At this very hour, they are about to exceed the 48 hours as enshrined in the Constitution”, he said.

“Where is this gentleman going to get three sureties for a GH¢50 million bail sum? The properties should be worth GH¢50 million, and two people should own such properties.

“How is he going to do it? So you can clearly see that the bail terms are cruel and are a way to punish him as well.

“How is he going to be released? How is he going to meet the bail conditions? In this critical hour, how is he going to find those sureties?” he added.

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@ghnow_ A suspected drug-impaired motorbike rider was found sitting motionless on his bike in the middle of the road, leaving passersby shocked. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – Funny Life
@ghnow_ HAPPENING NOW: NPP supporters have gathered in front of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) headquarters in Accra, demanding the release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye following his reported arrest. #GHNow #fyp ♬ sirine landun – sumberartamotor

The cedi will be affected if we allow the media to cover the questioning of BoG Governor – Majority Leader

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The cedi will be affected if we allow the media to cover the questioning of BoG Governor – Majority Leader

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has said the Ghana cedi will be affected if the media is allowed to cover the questioning of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) governor.

According to Mahama Ayariga, the media coverage of parliamentary questioning of Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama risks destabilising the cedi due to the sensitivity of central bank comments on currency stability.

Speaking to journalists at the forecourt of Parliament on July 15, 2026, Mahama Ayariga stated, “Now let me say something. For today, there is no issue. Now, if you allow a practice where automatically anybody can drag the central bank governor to this house and, before the cameras, say whatever they want to say, and the governor says certain things — you know how sensitive any comment by a central bank governor is likely to be in relation to the stability of your currency.

So even though this house is trying to make the institutions accountable to the people, you have to do it in a very guarded manner, in a very guided manner. The idea behind making the governor answerable to parliament is so that when we need information we can get it, okay?”

He further added, “But it is not the objective of the rule that we should always subject the central bank governor to a media inquiry. That is the principle. But of course, when you are in a minority, you like the show of a media inquiry, so you will be fighting for a thing like that.

When you are in government, in all sincerity, you will be more cautious in terms of how you manage information about your central bank activities. And so that is basically the issue. I believe that it is better to be cautious than to throw your central bank governor out there and allow people to ask questions [and] say all sorts of things”.

Also, Mahama Ayariga accused the Minority of prioritising media attention over seeking answers from the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), following their walkout during proceedings on Wednesday, July 15.

He added, “If you read our Standing Orders, it says in Order 266 that meetings of committees shall be held in public except otherwise determined by the committee. So I asked them to convince the entire committee to sit in public. But if you don’t convince the committee to agree to sit in public, you cannot force a committee to sit in public”.

Mahama Ayariga argued that the Minority actions demonstrated that they were “more interested in the media optics” than obtaining answers from the central bank chief and also criticised the Minority for disregard for parliamentary procedures.

“If you want to do that, you have to approach us, you have to work with us, and we will all agree that this is how we are going to do it,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the minority has criticised the majority caucus for holding the Bank of Ghana Governor’s appearance before Parliament behind closed doors, preventing media coverage of his responses to key questions.

The development follows the questions, filed by the Ranking Member on the Economy & Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, which sought details on the source of foreign exchange used for market interventions, the framework guiding those interventions, and the total amount injected into the forex market since January 2025.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah accused the Majority of deliberately concealing information that could credit Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for Ghana’s recent forex market stability.

Speaking to journalists at Parliament on July 15, 2026, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah stated, “The Bank of Ghana is here to admit that the ability to intervene in the market is as a result of the domestic gold purchase program, and that is the forex proceeds they are using for market intervention.

Why is it that the majority is preventing the governor from saying this to the entire country?” he said

Oppong Nkrumah argued that the media blackout was politically motivated.

“Is it because the governor is here to admit on record that it is as a result of the domestic gold purchase program that they are able to mobilise these forex resources? Is it because they are afraid that if that is said, it will become glaringly clear that the person responsible for this is Dr Mahamud Bawumia?”

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@ghnow_ Heated moment! Afenyo-Markin and Hon. Rockson Dafeamekpor again clash in parliament over the EOCO arrest of Dennis Miracle Aboagye #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ A slow loaded cargo truck tried to overtake another loaded cargo truck and almost crashed into a tanker. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Why are you preventing BoG Governor from briefing the entire country? – Minority slams Majority

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Why are you preventing BoG Governor from briefing the entire country? – Minority slams Majority

The minority has criticised the majority caucus for holding the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor’s appearance before Parliament behind closed doors, preventing media coverage of his responses to key questions.

The development follows the questions, filed by the Ranking Member on the Economy & Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, which sought details on the source of foreign exchange used for market interventions, the framework guiding those interventions, and the total amount injected into the forex market since January 2025.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah accused the Majority of deliberately concealing information that could credit Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for Ghana’s recent forex market stability.

Speaking to journalists at Parliament on July 15, 2026, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah stated, “The Bank of Ghana is here to admit that the ability to intervene in the market is as a result of the domestic gold purchase program, and that is the forex proceeds they are using for market intervention.

Why is it that the majority is preventing the governor from saying this to the entire country?” he said

Oppong Nkrumah argued that the media blackout was politically motivated.

“Is it because the governor is here to admit on record that it is as a result of the domestic gold purchase program that they are able to mobilise these forex resources? Is it because they are afraid that if that is said, it will become glaringly clear that the person responsible for this is Dr Mahamud Bawumia?”

Meanwhile, the Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has said the Ghana cedi will be affected if the media is allowed to cover the questioning of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) governor.

According to Mahama Ayariga, the media coverage of parliamentary questioning of Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama risks destabilising the cedi due to the sensitivity of central bank comments on currency stability.

Speaking to journalists at the forecourt of Parliament on July 15, 2026, Mahama Ayariga stated, “Now let me say something. For today, there is no issue. Now, if you allow a practice where automatically anybody can drag the central bank governor to this house and, before the cameras, say whatever they want to say, and the governor says certain things — you know how sensitive any comment by a central bank governor is likely to be in relation to the stability of your currency.

So even though this house is trying to make the institutions accountable to the people, you have to do it in a very guarded manner, in a very guided manner. The idea behind making the governor answerable to parliament is so that when we need information we can get it, okay?”

He further added, “But it is not the objective of the rule that we should always subject the central bank governor to a media inquiry. That is the principle. But of course, when you are in a minority, you like the show of a media inquiry, so you will be fighting for a thing like that.

When you are in government, in all sincerity, you will be more cautious in terms of how you manage information about your central bank activities. And so that is basically the issue. I believe that it is better to be cautious than to throw your central bank governor out there and allow people to ask questions [and] say all sorts of things”.

Also, Mahama Ayariga accused the Minority of prioritising media attention over seeking answers from the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), following their walkout during proceedings on Wednesday, July 15.

He added, “If you read our Standing Orders, it says in Order 266 that meetings of committees shall be held in public except otherwise determined by the committee. So I asked them to convince the entire committee to sit in public. But if you don’t convince the committee to agree to sit in public, you cannot force a committee to sit in public”.

Mahama Ayariga argued that the Minority actions demonstrated that they were “more interested in the media optics” than obtaining answers from the central bank chief and also criticised the Minority for disregard for parliamentary procedures.

“If you want to do that, you have to approach us, you have to work with us, and we will all agree that this is how we are going to do it,” he stated.

Watch the video below:

@ghnow_ Heated moment! Afenyo-Markin and Hon. Rockson Dafeamekpor again clash in parliament over the EOCO arrest of Dennis Miracle Aboagye #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ A slow loaded cargo truck tried to overtake another loaded cargo truck and almost crashed into a tanker. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Declaring detained Asante Akyem North MP’s seat vacant dangerous – Mahama Ayariga

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Declaring detained Asante Akyem North MP’s seat vacant dangerous – Mahama Ayariga

Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader in Parliament, has warned against declaring the seat of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, vacant.

According to Mahama Ayariga, declaring the seat of the detained Asante Akyem North MP vacant sets a dangerous precedent.

He disclosed that parliamentary rules do not support declaring an MP’s seat vacant when the individual is facing trial.

The Majority leader argued that an MP who is being detained cannot be equated with one who deliberately absents themselves from parliamentary business.

Speaking in an interview with Citi FM on July 16, 2026, Mahama Ayariga stated, “The practice of the House has always been that if a person is absent due to circumstances beyond the control of that person, we wait. Such as, the person is arrested and incarcerated and being prosecuted,” he said.

“The person is absent because he has been apprehended elsewhere and is being detained against his will and even if he wanted to come to Parliament, he would not be able to come,” he added.

“If we allowed that precedent, what will happen is that an MP is arrested on the basis of trumped-up charges and then after 15 days, I will say his seat is vacant,” he stated.

The detained Asante Akyem North MP’s continued absence has sparked debate over whether Article 97(1)(c) of the 1992 Constitution, which provides for the vacation of a parliamentary seat after 15 consecutive sittings without permission, should apply in his case.

Meanwhile, the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has disclosed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, is under investigation over alleged fraud and money laundering offences.

He further questioned the prolonged detention of Ohene Kwame Frimpong following his arrest.

According to the Majority Chief Whip, they will wait for the Asante Akyem North bail outcome before deciding on their next course of action.

Speaking on JoyNews on May 26, 2026, the South Dayi MP stated, “Now, what I know is that they are saying he’s under investigation. If I remember from what the lawyer told me, for fraud and money laundering, he is under investigation”.

“Do you detain somebody for this long for being under investigation? That is why we are saying that we should allow the bail application to be gone into and then we’ll see how it goes,” he added.

Sources familiar with the arrest of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, have shared details concerning his arrest at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.

Reports suggest that the Asante Akyem North MP was dramatically arrested by Dutch security officials at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam shortly after a KLM flight from Accra landed in the Netherlands.

According to CitiNewsroom, “the lawmaker departed Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Saturday, May 9, aboard KLM Flight 590. The flight reportedly left Ghana through Gate C7 at about 10:10 p.m. and arrived at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam at approximately 4:36 GMT on Sunday”.

The information gathered from sources detailed that the incident happened moments after the aircraft touched down at Gate F3 when passengers were prepared to disembark; the pilot announced that all passengers should remain seated for what was described as a security check.

Sources revealed that a team of Dutch security officials subsequently boarded the aircraft and proceeded directly to the Business Class section where the Asante Akyem North MP was seated with another senior government official travelling on the same flight.

The Dutch security officials reportedly identified the MP, read him his rights, and placed him in handcuffs before escorting him off the aircraft into a waiting security van.

Meanwhile, Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has for the first time broken his silence following the arrest of the Asante Akyem North MP in the Netherlands.

On May 21, 2026, addressing parliament,  Alban Bagbin disclosed that efforts are ongoing through diplomatic channels to ensure justice is served.

He further appealed to the MP’s family, constituents and the public to keep cool while parliament works with the government to ensure the MP is treated with dignity and respect under international law.

Alban Bagbin further reminded members of parliament that no one is above the law.

Speaking to members of Parliament, Alban Bagbin stated, “Parliament is working with governments to ensure justice is done in this matter. I will, in due course, keep the House updated with developments in the matter”.

“So please, keep your cool and leave those who are involved. I’m happy that voluminous information has been given to you as to the steps that have been taken by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, together with our mission in Holland,” he added.

Speaker Bagbin added, “Honourable members, it is very important for us to always remind ourselves that we are here as servants of the people, and it is important to keep uppermost in our minds that the power and authority we exercise as Members of Parliament are delegated”.

“The guardians have made it clear in the Constitution that nobody, and I repeat, nobody, is above the law. Not even the Ghanaians that we represent. They are not above the law,” he said.

@ghnow_ Heated moment! Afenyo-Markin and Hon. Rockson Dafeamekpor again clash in parliament over the EOCO arrest of Dennis Miracle Aboagye #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ A slow loaded cargo truck tried to overtake another loaded cargo truck and almost crashed into a tanker. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Galamsey fight difficult – Lands Minister admits

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Galamsey fight difficult – Lands Minister admits

Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has admitted that Ghana’s fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey is difficult.

According to the Lands Minister, there are significant challenges facing the government’s fight against illegal mining.

He, however, stressed that the government will not relent ot surrender in the fight against galamsey. 

The Lands Minister described illegal mining as one of the greatest environmental threats facing Ghana.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 15, the minister stated, “The fight against illegal mining is a defining environmental battle that our generation must fight. Our rivers are not for sale, our forests are not expendable, our mineral wealth is a sacred inheritance that we have a duty to protect. The era of impunity is over, and the government will continue to pursue everyone who profits from the destruction of our environment.

“The battle against illegal mining is difficult, but the Ghanaian spirit is stronger. We will not retreat, we will not relent, and we will not surrender, but we shall reclaim our rivers, restore our forests, protect our natural wealth and secure a greener, stronger and more prosperous Ghana for posterity.”

He further added that over 200 galamsey suspects have been arrested in six months.

“In the last six months, we arrested 258 suspects, demobilised six excavators, 1,225 pumping machines were seized, we demobilised 765 Changfan machines, we destroyed 35 tricycles, motorbikes that were seized were 212, structures destroyed 430, and gold detectors that were seized were 40. All these in the forest reserves alone,” Armah-Kofi Buah noted.

“And I’m happy to say that today I’m not here to tell you about red zones, because we have not had any red zone, which means that government supporting the Forestry Commission is firmly in control of our forests,” he said.

In related news, Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, has urged residents of Samreboi to join the government’s fight to combat illegal mining activities (galamsey).

The Western Regional Minister called on the Samreboi residents to help the government combat illegal mining along the River Tano and the River Samre to help avert flooding in the area.

Joseph Nelson made this known during a visit to affected communities where more than 1,340 residents were displaced by recent floods.

Speaking during a visit to affected communities, the Western Regional Minister stated, “For the long-term solution, we will need everybody to come on board. It is not going to be the effort of the government alone.

Together we have to stand up against illegal mining, especially on our river bodies. As we stand here, you cannot even quantify the extent of damage in this community; property and even money.

How do we avoid these things? We can only avoid them if we take a firm decision. That decision the government has already taken, but we will need the support of everybody,” he said.

He further assured affected residents of government support as efforts continue to respond to the flooding crisis.

Joseph Nelson highlighted that the residents’ cooperation in the fight against illegal mining will be critical to help safeguard property and livelihoods.

@ghnow_ 🚨 🇬🇭 “All the cocoa trees are dead. We’ll cut them down and turn the land into a galamsey site,” an illegal miner reportedly said while showing an abandoned cocoa farm. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
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“When Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh said Nana Addo wanted to challenge Kwame Nkrumah, i thought it was a joke.” – Ghanaian

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Is BoG Governor Dr Johnson Asiama preparing for a presidential bid?

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Is BoG Governor Dr Johnson Asiama preparing for a presidential bid?

Reports coming in allege that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, is reportedly nurturing a presidential ambition.

The information was shared by Blakk Rasta, a Ghanaian reggae artiste and media personality, on his show The Black Pot.

Blakk Rasta alleged that Dr Johnson Asiama is also nurturing a presidential ambition to succeed President John Mahama.

According to Blakk Rasta, there is an intense power play happening between Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama.

According to the reports, the Intense power play between the Finance Minister and BoG Boss is threatening GoldBod operations, which is led by Sammy Gyamfi.

Blakk Rasta highlighted that Ato Forson and Dr Asiama, who are supposed to work hand in hand, are rather fighting each other because the two have presidential ambitions.

He alleged that the two giants are trying to do whatever they can to put something aside for the rainy day.

Speaking on The Black Pot, Blakk Rasta narrated, “Ato Forson is still forcing, but his forcing is based on GoldBod; then there is also Dr Johnson, the governor of the Bank of Ghana. The two are supposed to work hand in hand. Ato Forson and Johnson Asiamah with Goldbod in the middle. They are both supposed to push GoldBod left, right, and centre, rock it nicely on the very, very turbulent waters to be able to arrive safely.

But it looks like the two of them have a conflict, and this is exclusive”.

Blakk Rasta further alleged, “These are the two giants. And they are fighting. Why are they fighting? Maybe they are disagreeing, and it’s all about GoldBod information reaching me has it that the two allegedly have presidential ambitions; Ato Forson is eyeing the presidency. Dr Johnson is also eyeing the presidency, and as it stands, they both are trying to do whatever they can to put something aside, and when I say something aside, understand for the rainy day.

What is the rainy day? Their personal ambition to succeed the president, and that is rocking GoldBod badly. Sammy Gyamfi has become the sacrifice. He is sitting on GoldBod, and two giant elephants under an umbrella are fighting. This man here has so much experience. He is 10 years older than Ato Forson. He has so much experience in banking. This is what he wants, and we are hearing that some of them may even be compromised with the IMF and the World Bank; as to what that means, I don’t know.

 My brother they say when two elephants are fighting it is the grass that suffers do they really have personal ambitions to succeed the president what is the president saying is he going to crack the whip Or he’s going to look Ato Forson and say oh forcing you are still forcing so stay ah Dr. Johnson you two you have a lot of experience okay you two stay and then weaken GoldBod”.

Black Rasta further revealed that attempts to speak to GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi about the power play between Dr Forson and Dr Asiamah have proved futile.

He further narrated, “Who really is the problem? Is it John Asiamah, or is it Ato Forson, or is it both? Ghana first in everything we do; all egos must be put aside, personal ambitions must be put aside, until the Titanic crosses the oceans and beds properly, or else we are going to mess up the country, and at the end of the day we would have had the bed in hand.

Let it go running after one in the wild. I placed a call to Sammy Gyamfi to ask him about this. He didn’t answer. I sent him a message and told him that I wanted to talk to him about this. He still did not answer. It meant that he was not interested in speaking about this. But whatever it is, my brother is Ghana first”.

He further disclosed that President Mahama is aware of the intense power play between the Finance Minister and BoG Boss.

“I hear the president is aware of this. He has called the two parties or the three parties. He has spoken to them. But it looks like it’s happening. It’s still underground, and it’s affecting GoldBod. It is affecting GoldBod. It is affecting Gold. As for Sammy Gyamfi, he’s doing his very best.

He’s the poster kid of the president. He has no presidential ambitions, at least not now. He’s looking at leaving a strong legacy. But the two giants, if we are not careful, they will sink the Titanic”, he added.

Meanwhile, the Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed a ban on all party members engaging in early presidential campaigns to succeed President John Mahama and focus on the Reset Agenda.

According to the NDC Council of Elders, the directive follows a meeting between them and President John Dramani Mahama.

The NDC Council of Elders noted that they have observed the premature presidential campaigns and related political activities by some individuals and groups within the party, adding that the party’s current focus should be supporting the government to deliver on its mandate and improve the lives of Ghanaians.

The Council stressed that the focus should be on the President Mahama Reset Agenda, highlighting that the time for internal contests will come.

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@ghnow_ “This has become the new normal” — Oppong Nkrumah reacts to Miracles Aboagye’s detention. He criticized the circumstances surrounding the NPP communicator’s arrest and detention, arguing that the bail conditions were excessive and warning that such actions risk becoming the “new normal” in Ghana’s justice system. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ A suspected drug-impaired motorbike rider was found sitting motionless on his bike in the middle of the road, leaving passersby shocked. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – Funny Life

“I want to marry the lady” – Bole SHS teacher in viral sex video

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“I want to marry the lady” – Bole SHS teacher in viral sex video

Yaseer Arafat, a science teacher at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region, who was caught in a viral sex video scandal with a female student in a school laboratory, has opened up once again.

The Bole SHS teacher disclosed that he has been dating the lady who was seen in the viral video, shockingly adding that he is willing to marry the young lady.

Speaking in a viral video, the teacher appealed to Ghanaians and the government for forgiveness.

“I want to go and marry the lady. She is my girlfriend, and we were already dating.

For now, what Ghanaians say is what the government will listen to. If I am sacked, where do I go from here?” he said.

In an earlier video, the Bole SHS teacher appealed to the Ghana Education Service (GES) and government to transfer him to a village school as punishment.

In a viral video, the Bole teacher appealed to GES to rescind their decision to sack him from the teaching profession.

According to the Bole SHS teacher, he has learnt his lessons, describing his action as unfortunate.

Speaking in a viral video, the Bole Teacher stated, “What happened was unfortunate. The students had completed school and so I went to the science lab to pick up something, and the incident happened.

“I want to apologise to Ghanaians, and I have heard they [authorities] have sacked me from the teaching job. They should forgive me for what happened. I admit that my actions were bad and so they should forgive me,” he said.

He further appealed to the government to transfer him to another school, saying, “I am pleading with the government to at least transfer me to a village as punishment. I have learnt my lessons from what happened,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education has urged the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to locate, arrest and prosecute the interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher.

The Education Ministry noted that the Bole SHS teacher remains at large weeks after a nationwide manhunt was launched.

On Tuesday, July 14, in a statement issued and signed by the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, expressed concern over the suspect’s continued evasion of arrest.

Parts of the statement read, “The Ministry of Education urges the Ghana Police Service to, as a matter of urgency, locate and arrest the interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher, who remains at large weeks after a nationwide manhunt was announced”.

The Education Ministry cited the recent interview in which the Bole SHS Teacher called on the Ghana Education Service to transfer him to a village rather than dismiss him, adding that the interview should provide investigators with useful leads.

“We believe that with intensified efforts, including digital tracking and contacting the source which reported his flimsy excuse, the Police could successfully locate him”, the Ministry stated.

They further disclosed that the teacher’s conduct was deliberate rather than accidental.

“Information available to us indicates that contrary to what he claimed in his recent interview, his unprofessional conduct was deliberate and intentional”, it said.

The Education Ministry further alleged additional videos have been unearthed showing the teacher engaging in similar inappropriate conduct with other female students.

“Based on what we know so far, we believe that the now disgraced and interdicted teacher used his privileged position as a teacher to exploit vulnerable female students,” the statement added.

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“If the intention was to break me, it has failed” – Miracles Aboagye says after EOCO release

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“If the intention was to break me, it has failed” – Miracles Aboagye says after EOCO release

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has broken his silence following his release from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) detention.

Miracles Aboagye disclosed that he remains unshaken by his recent arrest by the EOCO, adding that if the intention was to break or scare him, it has failed.

According to Miracles Aboagye, his experience at EOCO had only strengthened his resolve and increased his capacity to serve.

In a X post on July 15, 2026, following his release from detention, Miracles Aboagye wrote, I AM OUT. I AM UNBROKEN. AND I AM MORE READY THAN EVER. THANK YOU, PATRIOTS!

Four days ago, just one day after I declared my intention to serve our great party as National Communications Director, I was picked up and detained by EOCO. A false narrative was put out about my arrest, but Ghanaians are not fools, and neither are the good people of the New Patriotic Party. The facts and the truth will prevail!!

FOR THE RECORDS: THERE WAS NO Discussion OF ANY GHc55million cedis with me by EOCO. None!!!

To every party faithful who hit the streets, who raised their voices, who refused to be silent, I saw you. I heard you. From my detention, word of your protests reached me, and it kept my spirit standing tall. You did not just defend Dennis Miracles Aboagye; you defended the principle that no voice can be intimidated into silence.

Let me be clear: if the intention was to break me, it has failed. If the intention was to scare me, it has failed spectacularly. I will lead New Patriotic Party’s communications Directorate to command the narrative, and no cell, no false story, no intimidation will change that.

Fuel, has only been added to the fire 🔥

To my legal team, party leadership, and every single supporter who stood with me, thank you.

This journey is no longer mine alone. It is ours.

We move. Stronger. Louder. Together.

Built to Lead. Ready to Win”.

His post comes on the heels of his release from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

Miracles Aboagye was released after meeting his GH¢50 million bail conditions set by EOCO.

His release follows three days of detention after he was picked up by EOCO officials at the Accra International Airport in connection with ongoing investigations.

Reports suggest former Western North Regional Minister Jooji Rocky Obeng stepped in as surety for Miracles Aboagye’s GH¢50 million bail.

Earlier, Samuel Atta Akyea, the lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye, fired shots at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the bail conditions granted for his client.

The lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye expressed his disappointment with the bail condition, suggesting that the GHC50m bail condition with three sureties slapped on his client could make his release difficult.

Atta Akyea questioned how Miracle Aboagye would be able to secure GH¢50 million in bail with three sureties within such a limited timeframe.

Speaking in an interview on Monday, July 13, 2026, Atta Akyea described Miracle Aboagye’s GH¢50m bail conditions as cruel and oppressive.

He stated, “Democracy and the rule of law have been reversed. A man who is not running away and is decent enough to go through Kotoka International Airport is arrested and has been detained all this while. I don’t believe that’s how we should conduct our affairs by treating him as if he’s a common criminal.

“The bail conditions are cruel and oppressive. At this very hour, they are about to exceed the 48 hours as enshrined in the Constitution”, he said.

“Where is this gentleman going to get three sureties for a GH¢50 million bail sum? The properties should be worth GH¢50 million, and two people should own such properties.

“How is he going to do it? So you can clearly see that the bail terms are cruel and are a way to punish him as well.

“How is he going to be released? How is he going to meet the bail conditions? In this critical hour, how is he going to find those sureties?” he added.

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@ghnow_ 🚨 🇬🇭 “All the cocoa trees are dead. We’ll cut them down and turn the land into a galamsey site,” an illegal miner reportedly said while showing an abandoned cocoa farm. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ “Can you speak your English slowly, one word at a time? I can’t understand the way you’re speaking.” — Yaw Dabo, popularly known as “John Telly,” to an interviewer in the United States. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

‘Sammy Gyamfi has become the sacrifice; if we are not careful, GoldBod may crash’ – Blakk Rasta 

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‘Sammy Gyamfi has become the sacrifice; if we are not careful, GoldBod may crash’ – Blakk Rasta 

Blakk Rasta, a Ghanaian reggae artiste and media personality, has said GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has become a sacrifice in the intense power play happening between Ghana’s Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiamah.

According to the reports, the Intense power play between the Finance Minister and BoG Boss is threatening GoldBod operations, which is led by Sammy Gyamfi.

He highlighted that there is a danger looming, and if the Mahama government are not careful, GoldBod may crash.

Speaking on The Black Pot, Blakk Rasta narrated the whole power play between the Finance Minister and BoG Boss that threatens GoldBod operations, saying, “GoldBod is rocked by the Ato Forson and Johnson Asiamah power play.

Now, the GoldBod is the heartbeat of the Ghanaian economy, and the boss of the GoldBod is a guy called Sammy Gyamfi. He’s been able to use his brains to drive the country around the GoldBod, and the country is doing so well.

The economy of the nation is booming. Long story cut short, the dollar started to show a lot of respect to the Ghanaian cedi from when the gold board was established. Many were shocked by the speed with which the Mahama government was able to resurrect the dead economy that Nana Addo and Bawumia unleashed on Ghanaians”.

He added, “Economists around the world, including economists from Bloomberg, have all been shocked at the rapidity with which GoldBod has been able to fix the Ghanaian economy. So Sammy Gyamfi is a poster kid of John Dramani Mahama. He doesn’t play with him at all. This guy here is a very, very philanthropic guy. A lot of people love him. When you meet him, at least he’ll give you a handshake that is so wet with grease. As to what kind of grease it is, I wouldn’t be able to tell. But this is Sammy Gyamfi.

There’s a danger looming, and if we are not careful, GoldBod may crash. Remember where you heard it first. There’s a power play, presumably, between two giants. One is the finance minister of the republic, and the other is the boss of the Bank of Ghana”.

Blakk Rasta highlighted that Ato Forson and Dr Asiamah, who are supposed to work hand in hand, are rather fighting each other because the two have presidential ambitions.

He alleged that the two giants are trying to do whatever they can to put something aside for the rainy day.

He added, “Ato Forson is still forcing, but his forcing is based on GoldBod; then there is also Dr Johnson, the governor of the Bank of Ghana. The two are supposed to work hand in hand. Ato Forson and Johnson Asiamah with Goldbod in the middle. They are both supposed to push GoldBod left, right, and centre, rock it nicely on the very, very turbulent waters to be able to arrive safely.

But it looks like the two of them have a conflict, and this is exclusive”.

Blakk Rasta further alleged, “These are the two giants. And they are fighting. Why are they fighting? Maybe they are disagreeing, and it’s all about GoldBod information reaching me has it that the two allegedly have presidential ambitions; Ato Forson is eyeing the presidency. Dr Johnson is also eyeing the presidency, and as it stands, they both are trying to do whatever they can to put something aside, and when I say something aside, understand for the rainy day.

What is the rainy day? Their personal ambition to succeed the president, and that is rocking GoldBod badly. Sammy Gyamfi has become the sacrifice. He is sitting on GoldBod, and two giant elephants under an umbrella are fighting. This man here has so much experience. He is 10 years older than Ato Forson. He has so much experience in banking. This is what he wants, and we are hearing that some of them may even be compromised with the IMF and the World Bank; as to what that means, I don’t know.

 My brother they say when two elephants are fighting it is the grass that suffers do they really have personal ambitions to succeed the president what is the president saying is he going to crack the whip Or he’s going to look Ato Forson and say oh forcing you are still forcing so stay ah Dr. Johnson you two you have a lot of experience okay you two stay and then weaken GoldBod”.

Black Rasta further revealed that attempts to speak to GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi about the power play between Dr Forson and Dr Asiamah have proved futile.

He further narrated, “Who really is the problem? Is it John Asiamah, or is it Ato Forson, or is it both? Ghana first in everything we do; all egos must be put aside, personal ambitions must be put aside, until the Titanic crosses the oceans and beds properly, or else we are going to mess up the country, and at the end of the day we would have had the bed in hand.

Let it go running after one in the wild. I placed a call to Sammy Gyamfi to ask him about this. He didn’t answer. I sent him a message and told him that I wanted to talk to him about this. He still did not answer. It meant that he was not interested in speaking about this. But whatever it is, my brother is Ghana first”.

He further disclosed that President Mahama is aware of the intense power play between the Finance Minister and BoG Boss and has spoken to them, but the conflict is still happening underground, which is affecting GoldBod.

“I hear the president is aware of this. He has called the two parties or the three parties. He has spoken to them. But it looks like it’s happening. It’s still underground, and it’s affecting GoldBod. It is affecting GoldBod. It is affecting Gold. As for Sammy Gyamfi, he’s doing his very best.

He’s the poster kid of the president. He has no presidential ambitions, at least not now. He’s looking at leaving a strong legacy. But the two giants, if we are not careful, they will sink the Titanic”, he added.

Watch the video below:

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GOLDBOD Rocked By ATO FORSON/ JOHNSON ASIAMA PowerPlay #GoldBod #AtoForson #JohnsonAsiama #GhanaEconomy #GoldTrade #GhanaPolitics #BreakingNews #GhanaNews #EconomicPolicy #Trending #AfricanNews #BlakkEmpireMedia

♬ original sound – Blakk Empire Media
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“For the records, there was no discussion of any GH¢55m loot” – Miracles Aboagye

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“For the records, there was no discussion of any GH¢55m loot” – Miracles Aboagye

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following his release from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) detention, has disclosed that the alleged GH¢55 million in financial and procurement-related irregularities was never raised during his engagement with EOCO investigators.

It will be recalled that following Miracles Aboagye’s arrest, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has broken its silence following the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to EOCO, Miracles Aboagye’s arrest is linked to alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities involving about GH¢55 million when he was a former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD).

EOCO disclosed that Dennis Miracles Aboagye is under investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million in public funds.

They disclosed that the arrest follows a forensic audit and a petition submitted by the current Executive Secretary, prompting investigations into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at the Secretariat between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025.

In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, by EOCO read, “The former Executive Secretary of the IMCCoD, Mr Dennis Aboagye, a.k.a. “Miraeles,” the former Accountant of IMCCoD, Mr Gerald Appiah, and others are under investigation for suspected offences including:

1. conspiracy to steal and stealing

2. Using public office for profit

3. Causing financial loss to the State

4. Dissipation of public funds

5. Defrauding by false pretences

6. Money laundering

7. Other suspected offences”

However,  following his release from EOCO, he alleged that the GH¢55 million in financial and procurement-related irregularities was not discussed.

Miracles Aboagye disclosed that he remains unshaken by his recent arrest by the EOCO, adding that if the intention was to break or scare him, it has failed.

According to Miracles Aboagye, his experience at EOCO had only strengthened his resolve and increased his capacity to serve.

In a X post on July 15, 2026, following his release from detention, Miracles Aboagye wrote, I AM OUT. I AM UNBROKEN. AND I AM MORE READY THAN EVER. THANK YOU, PATRIOTS!

Four days ago, just one day after I declared my intention to serve our great party as National Communications Director, I was picked up and detained by EOCO. A false narrative was put out about my arrest, but Ghanaians are not fools, and neither are the good people of the New Patriotic Party. The facts and the truth will prevail!!

FOR THE RECORDS: THERE WAS NO Discussion OF ANY GHc55million cedis with me by EOCO. None!!!

To every party faithful who hit the streets, who raised their voices, who refused to be silent, I saw you. I heard you. From my detention, word of your protests reached me, and it kept my spirit standing tall. You did not just defend Dennis Miracles Aboagye; you defended the principle that no voice can be intimidated into silence.

Let me be clear: if the intention was to break me, it has failed. If the intention was to scare me, it has failed spectacularly. I will lead New Patriotic Party’s communications Directorate to command the narrative, and no cell, no false story, no intimidation will change that.

Fuel, has only been added to the fire 🔥

To my legal team, party leadership, and every single supporter who stood with me, thank you.

This journey is no longer mine alone. It is ours.

We move. Stronger. Louder. Together.

Built to Lead. Ready to Win”.

See the post below:

@ghnow_

“When Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh said Nana Addo wanted to challenge Kwame Nkrumah, i thought it was a joke.” – Ghanaian

♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Earlier today, 3 Trees Company donated paint to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to support the rehabilitation and restoration of the ministry’s headquarters as part of activities marking the 42nd National Farmers Day Celebrations. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

BoG officials, police officers storm Zeepay head office a day after licence revocation

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BoG officials, police officers storm Zeepay head office a day after licence revocation

Reports suggest Officials of the Bank of Ghana, accompanied by police officers, have stormed the headquarters of Zeepay Ghana.

The development comes a day after the Bank of Ghana (BoG) revoked the Zeepay Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer (DEMI) licence over multiple regulatory breaches.

According to Citi Business News, the Zeepay office was closed, with security personnel stationed at the entrance, with officials from the Bank of Ghana inside the facility.

The information gathered also suggests copies of the central bank’s notice revoking Zeepay’s licence had been pasted on the walls of the building.

Meanwhile, Citi Business News disclosed that management indicated they were not ready to comment on the development.

The development follows the  Bank of Ghana (BoG) who revoked Zeepay Ghana Ltd’s electronic money licence, led by CEO Andrew Takyi-Appiah.

Reports suggest the BoG revoked Zeepay’s E-Money licence over multiple regulatory breaches, failure to comply with supervisory directives and risks to users of the payment service ecosystem.

In a public notice dated July 14, 2026, the BoG announced that the revocation takes immediate effect and was issued pursuant to Section 13 of the Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019, Act 987.

The BoG statement reads, “Pursuant to Section 13 of the Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019 (Act 987 he Bank of Ghana announces the revocation of the Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer (DEMI) Licence of Zeepay Ghana LTD (Zeepay) with effect from today, 14 July 2026.

The revocation of Zeepay’s DEMI Licence is based on multiple regulatory breaches and its persistent failure to comply with regulatory directives and the terms and conditions of its DEMI Licence. Zeepay’s non-compliance is detrimental to the interests of users and providers in the payment service ecosystem. Specifically, Zeepay:

i. Issued electronic money without maintaining corresponding cash backing, resulting in a negative\ variance and failed to rectify the associated risk exposure to customers and the payment system.

i. Failed to comply with directives by the Bank of Ghana to

a. Inject sufficient funds/to fully back the e-money balances of customers, agents/and merchants; and

b. Wind down its e-money issuance business

Zeepay’s continuous use of its DEMI licence constitutes a threat to the stability of the payment system.

Affected Zeepay wallet holders, including agents and merchants, should reach out to our support team on

Tel: 0593974486

Email: Complaints.office@bog.gov.gh

The Bank of Ghana remains committed to financial stability, consumer protection, and the integrity of the national payment system”.

In related news, some days ago, the home of Zeepay Ghana Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Takyi-Appiah, was seized by court officials and police.

Reports suggest the Zeepay CEO home was seized in the early hours of Monday, July 6, 2026, as part of enforcement of a court judgment against him.

In a viral video shared on social media, some officials and vehicles were captured at a modern house.

Earlier, news broke that Andrew Takyi-Appiah had been ordered by the Commercial Division of the High Court to pay more than US$11.6 million to a customer over a failed transfer of funds.

Reports suggest the funds were deposited but allegedly not transferred as instructed.

The High Court decision follows legal action brought by the customer, indicating that Zeepay and its CEO failed to honour instructions to transfer substantial sums of money he had deposited.

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@ghnow_ “This has become the new normal” — Oppong Nkrumah reacts to Miracles Aboagye’s detention. He criticized the circumstances surrounding the NPP communicator’s arrest and detention, arguing that the bail conditions were excessive and warning that such actions risk becoming the “new normal” in Ghana’s justice system. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
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Intense power play between Finance Minister and BoG Boss threatens GoldBod operations

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Intense power play between Finance Minister and BoG Boss threatens GoldBod operations

The information coming in alleges that there is an intense power play happening between Ghana’s Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiamah.

According to the reports, the Intense power play between the Finance Minister and BoG Boss is threatening GoldBod operations, which is led by Sammy Gyamfi.

The information was shared by Blakk Rasta, a Ghanaian reggae artiste and media personality, on his show The Black Pot.

Speaking on The Black Pot, Blakk Rasta narrated the whole power play between the Finance Minister and BoG Boss that threatens GoldBod operations, saying, “GoldBod is rocked by the Ato Forson and Johnson Asiamah power play.

Now, the GoldBod is the heartbeat of the Ghanaian economy, and the boss of the GoldBod is a guy called Sammy Gyamfi. He’s been able to use his brains to drive the country around the GoldBod, and the country is doing so well.

The economy of the nation is booming. Long story cut short, the dollar started to show a lot of respect to the Ghanaian cedi from when the gold board was established. Many were shocked by the speed with which the Mahama government was able to resurrect the dead economy that Nana Addo and Bawumia unleashed on Ghanaians”.

He added, “Economists around the world, including economists from Bloomberg, have all been shocked at the rapidity with which GoldBod has been able to fix the Ghanaian economy. So Sammy Gyamfi is a poster kid of John Dramani Mahama. He doesn’t play with him at all. This guy here is a very, very philanthropic guy. A lot of people love him. When you meet him, at least he’ll give you a handshake that is so wet with grease. As to what kind of grease it is, I wouldn’t be able to tell. But this is Sammy Gyamfi.

There’s a danger looming, and if we are not careful, GoldBod may crash. Remember where you heard it first. There’s a power play, presumably, between two giants. One is the finance minister of the republic, and the other is the boss of the Bank of Ghana”.

Blakk Rasta highlighted that Ato Forson and Dr Asiamah, who are supposed to work hand in hand, are rather fighting each other because the two have presidential ambitions.

He alleged that the two giants are trying to do whatever they can to put something aside for the rainy day.

He added, “Ato Forson is still forcing, but his forcing is based on GoldBod; then there is also Dr Johnson, the governor of the Bank of Ghana. The two are supposed to work hand in hand. Ato Forson and Johnson Asiamah with Goldbod in the middle. They are both supposed to push GoldBod left, right, and centre, rock it nicely on the very, very turbulent waters to be able to arrive safely.

But it looks like the two of them have a conflict, and this is exclusive”.

Blakk Rasta further alleged, “These are the two giants. And they are fighting. Why are they fighting? Maybe they are disagreeing, and it’s all about GoldBod information reaching me has it that the two allegedly have presidential ambitions; Ato Forson is eyeing the presidency. Dr Johnson is also eyeing the presidency, and as it stands, they both are trying to do whatever they can to put something aside, and when I say something aside, understand for the rainy day.

What is the rainy day? Their personal ambition to succeed the president, and that is rocking GoldBod badly. Sammy Gyamfi has become the sacrifice. He is sitting on GoldBod, and two giant elephants under an umbrella are fighting. This man here has so much experience. He is 10 years older than Ato Forson. He has so much experience in banking. This is what he wants, and we are hearing that some of them may even be compromised with the IMF and the World Bank; as to what that means, I don’t know.

 My brother they say when two elephants are fighting it is the grass that suffers do they really have personal ambitions to succeed the president what is the president saying is he going to crack the whip Or he’s going to look Ato Forson and say oh forcing you are still forcing so stay ah Dr. Johnson you two you have a lot of experience okay you two stay and then weaken GoldBod”.

Black Rasta further revealed that attempts to speak to GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi about the power play between Dr Forson and Dr Asiamah have proved futile.

He further narrated, “Who really is the problem? Is it John Asiamah, or is it Ato Forson, or is it both? Ghana first in everything we do; all egos must be put aside, personal ambitions must be put aside, until the Titanic crosses the oceans and beds properly, or else we are going to mess up the country, and at the end of the day we would have had the bed in hand.

Let it go running after one in the wild. I placed a call to Sammy Gyamfi to ask him about this. He didn’t answer. I sent him a message and told him that I wanted to talk to him about this. He still did not answer. It meant that he was not interested in speaking about this. But whatever it is, my brother is Ghana first”.

He further disclosed that President Mahama is aware of the intense power play between the Finance Minister and BoG Boss and has spoken to them, but the conflict is still happening underground, which is affecting GoldBod.

“I hear the president is aware of this. He has called the two parties or the three parties. He has spoken to them. But it looks like it’s happening. It’s still underground, and it’s affecting GoldBod. It is affecting GoldBod. It is affecting Gold. As for Sammy Gyamfi, he’s doing his very best.

He’s the poster kid of the president. He has no presidential ambitions, at least not now. He’s looking at leaving a strong legacy. But the two giants, if we are not careful, they will sink the Titanic”, he added.

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Wontumi’s lawyer files written address asking Judge to stay July 20 judgment in Samreboi case

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Wontumi’s lawyer files written address asking Judge to stay July 20 judgment in Samreboi case

Samuel Atta Akyea, a lawyer for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, have filed a written address in the Accra High Court asking the presiding judge to stay the delivery of judgment in the Samreboi illegal mining case.

On July 13, 2026, the written address was filed by Samuel Atta Akyea of Zoe, Akyea & Co. on July 13, 2026.

Atta Akyea, in the written address, argued that certain sections of the Minerals and Mining Act under which Wontumi and his co-accused are charged may be unconstitutional and should be determined by the Supreme Court before any judgment is delivered.

They urged the court to refer three constitutional questions to the Supreme Court for determination, “including whether Section 14(1) of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006, is legally vague, overbroad, and inconsistent with Article 19(11) of the 1992 Constitution, and whether Section 99(2)(b) of the same Act, as amended in 2019, is similarly unconstitutional, null, and void”.

They further added that should the court decline to refer the matter to the Supreme Court, the defence urges the judge to hold that the prosecution has failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt and acquit and discharge Wontumi and his co-accused on all charges.

“Our criminal justice system remains firmly anchored on the constitutional presumption of innocence and the enduring principle that it is preferable for ninety-nine guilty persons to escape punishment than for an innocent person to be wrongly convicted.

“Where, as here, the evidence leaves substantial doubt as to the guilt of A1 and A3, the Court has but one legal duty: to acquit A1 and A3,” the written address stated.

Meanwhile, an Accra High Court has granted counsel for Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, commonly known as Chairman Wontumi, an extension of time to file a written address in his Samreboi illegal mining case.

On Monday, June 29, Wontumi’s lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, was given until  July 13, 2026, to file any written submissions he intends to rely on.

The court also adjourned the case to July 20, 2026, when it is expected to deliver its judgment.

Earlier, the  Office of the Attorney General has opposed an application filed by defence lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea seeking to defer judgment in the Samreboi illegal mining case involving Chairman Wontumi and others.

The AG office, in an affidavit filed at the High Court in Accra, detailed that the deferment is unjustified and should be dismissed outright.

Nana Ama Prempeh, a Senior State Attorney at the Office of the Attorney-General, in a 13-paragraph affidavit, firmly opposed the motion for deferment.

According to the prosecution, the accused person had been represented by legal counsel throughout the duration of the trial, and the withdrawal of his previous lawyer was voluntary.

In a Facebook post the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) wrote, “In a 13-paragraph affidavit in opposition deposed to by Nana Ama Prempeh, a Senior State Attorney, and filed this afternoon, the Attorney General strongly argues that the accused person having been represented by Counsel throughout the trial and that Counsel only withdrawing voluntarily and not for cause, the proper source for a new Lawyer to procure the records of and any brief or briefing on the case is the outgoing counsel and not the Court’s Registry”.

The Attorney General’s affidavit follows, the counsel for Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, Samuel Atta Akyea, has filed an application before the High Court seeking a postponement of his client’s judgment in the ongoing Samreboi mining case.

Atta Akyea, in his application filed before Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, is asking the court to defer the delivery of judgment scheduled for July 3, 2026.

He is asking the court for sufficient time to familiarise himself with the case and prepare written submissions on behalf of his clients.

According to Atta Akyea, written submissions constitute an important component of criminal proceedings and often provide counsel with the opportunity to highlight key legal and factual issues that may assist the court in their decision.

Part of the affidavit filed by Wontumi’s lawyer read, “As counsel presently on record for the accused persons, it is necessary that I be afforded a reasonable opportunity to familiarise myself with the record and advise my clients appropriately”.

Atta Akyea stressed that the outcome of the case could have significant implications for their liberty, reputation, rights, and interests, making effective legal representation essential.

He argued that the constitutional right to a fair trial necessarily includes the right of an accused person to effective legal representation at every stage of criminal proceedings, comprising the period closely preceding judgment.

Atta Akyea highlighted that denying him the opportunity to review the proceedings and prepare a comprehensive submission would place his clients at a substantial disadvantage, especially when the prosecution team led by the Attorney-General.

“The Republic is ably represented by the Hon. Attorney-General and his formidable team, who will put together a written submission ostensibly to hammer out the guilt of the accused persons”.

“The sole purpose of this application is to enable me to obtain and peruse the record of proceedings before judgment is delivered”, the affidavit states.

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“Minority Leader has no right under the sun” – Dafeamekpor clash with Afenyo-Markin over Miracles Aboagye’s arrest

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“Minority Leader has no right under the sun” – Dafeamekpor clash with Afenyo-Markin over Miracles Aboagye’s arrest

Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has clashed with the Minority leader of Parliament, Afenyo-Markin, over the arrest of arrest and detention of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

Afenyo-Markin on the floor of Parliament demanded that the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, appear before Parliament to explain the arrest and detention.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin stated, “Mr Speaker, what is happening to Miracles Aboagye is not good for our democracy. The Attorney General should come to this House and brief the House on the situation”.

“We are not against accountability. We are against the Rambo style,” he said.

Afenyo-Markin further issued a warning to his colleagues on both sides of the House that the current treatment of an opposition figure could one day be visited upon them.

“Our colleagues should not be up in arms. It can be you tomorrow. Let’s be careful, my dear political colleagues. Let’s be careful, Ghanaian political leaders. It can be somebody today. There is an election ahead. You can never tell. Don’t let us encourage some of these excesses. And when we talk about it, don’t look at it with a partisan lens. It can be you,” he said.

Afenyo-Markin also raised concerns about the bail conditions imposed on Miracles Aboagye, saying, “He has a wife and children. Already, the man was affected by the floods. He lost everything. He’s already traumatised. Then, to worsen it, you detain him for three days, and you say if he wants his freedom, he should bring properties worth 50 million cedis. How do you do this?”.

Reacting to the Minority Leader’s demands, Dafeamekpor argued that the MAfenyo-Markin has no basis to request the Attorney General’s appearance over an ongoing investigation being conducted by EOCO.

Dafeamekpor said, “The Minority Leader has no right under the sun to suggest that where an investigative body has conducted a year-long investigation into a matter, has invited the suspects, and now has made a prima facie determination and is effecting an arrest that may possibly lead to prosecution, we should invite the Attorney General to come and respond to what?”.

He further accused the Minority of taking an inconsistent position on public accountability, adding that the Minority had previously urged politicians to hold public officials accountable for their actions but are now defending a public office holder facing investigation.

“Is it not the same man who stands on this floor encouraging us that we as politicians should be careful and that it is the public servants who do all the things that we get blamed for? And today, when the public servant is being blamed, you are saying that he shouldn’t be blamed?”, he asked.

“So, by all means, we can do politics, but some of the things, Mr Speaker, must not be countenanced on this floor”, he stated.

Meanwhile, viral videos have surfaced on social media following the release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

Miracles Aboagye was released after meeting his GH¢50 million bail conditions set by EOCO.

His release follows three days of detention after he was picked up by EOCO officials at the Accra International Airport in connection with ongoing investigations.

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“We are not against accountability; We are against the Rambo style” – Afenyo-Markin

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“We are not against accountability; We are against the Rambo style” – Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader of Parliament, has said the NPP is not opposed to accountability but has a strong objection to how the arrests are being conducted.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the Attorney General should appear before the House to brief Members of Parliament on EOCO’s activities following the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin stated, “Mr Speaker, what is happening to Miracles Aboagye is not good for our democracy. The Attorney General should come to this House and brief the House on the situation”.

“We are not against accountability. We are against the Rambo style,” he said.

Afenyo-Markin further issued a warning to his colleagues on both sides of the House that the current treatment of an opposition figure could one day be visited upon them.

“Our colleagues should not be up in arms. It can be you tomorrow. Let’s be careful, my dear political colleagues. Let’s be careful, Ghanaian political leaders. It can be somebody today. There is an election ahead. You can never tell. Don’t let us encourage some of these excesses. And when we talk about it, don’t look at it with a partisan lens. It can be you,” he said.

Afenyo-Markin also raised concerns about the bail conditions imposed on Miracles Aboagye, saying, “He has a wife and children. Already, the man was affected by the floods. He lost everything. He’s already traumatised. Then, to worsen it, you detain him for three days, and you say if he wants his freedom, he should bring properties worth 50 million cedis. How do you do this?”.

Meanwhile, viral videos have surfaced on social media following the release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

Miracles Aboagye was released after meeting his GH¢50 million bail conditions set by EOCO.

His release follows three days of detention after he was picked up by EOCO officials at the Accra International Airport in connection with ongoing investigations.

Reports suggest former Western North Regional Minister Joojo Rocky Obeng stepped in as surety for Miracles Aboagye’s GH¢50 million bail.

In the viral videos, Miracles Aboagye was clad in a white shirt, being assisted as he made his way from the EOCO offices to a waiting vehicle.

NPP supporters who had camped outside the EOCO headquarters since the morning of July 13, 2026, cheered him and immediately entered the waiting vehicle.

Also, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has broken its silence following the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to EOCO, Miracles Aboagye’s arrest is linked to alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities involving about GH¢55 million when he was a former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD).

EOCO disclosed that Dennis Miracles Aboagye is under investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million in public funds.

They disclosed that the arrest follows a forensic audit and a petition submitted by the current Executive Secretary, prompting investigations into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at the Secretariat between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025.

In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, by EOCO read, “The former Executive Secretary of the IMCCoD, Mr Dennis Aboagye, a.k.a. “Miraeles,” the former Accountant of IMCCoD, Mr Gerald Appiah, and others are under investigation for suspected offences including:

1. conspiracy to steal and stealing

2. Using public office for profit

3. Causing financial loss to the State

4. Dissipation of public funds

5. Defrauding by false pretences

6. Money laundering

7. Other suspected offences”

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Intensify search for Bole SHS teacher in viral video – Education Ministry tells Police

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Intensify search for Bole SHS teacher in viral video – Education Ministry tells Police

The Ministry of Education has urged the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to locate, arrest and prosecute the interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher.

The Education Ministry noted that the Bole SHS teacher remains at large weeks after a nationwide manhunt was launched.

On Tuesday, July 14, in a statement issued and signed by the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, expressed concern over the suspect’s continued evasion of arrest.

Parts of the statement read, “The Ministry of Education urges the Ghana Police Service to, as a matter of urgency, locate and arrest the interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher, who remains at large weeks after a nationwide manhunt was announced”.

The Education Ministry cited the recent interview in which the Bole SHS Teacher called on the Ghana Education Service to transfer him to a village rather than dismiss him, adding that the interview should provide investigators with useful leads.

“We believe that with intensified efforts, including digital tracking and contacting the source which reported his flimsy excuse, the Police could successfully locate him”, the Ministry stated.

They further disclosed that the teacher’s conduct was deliberate rather than accidental.

“Information available to us indicates that contrary to what he claimed in his recent interview, his unprofessional conduct was deliberate and intentional”, it said.

The Education Ministry further alleged additional videos have been unearthed showing the teacher engaging in similar inappropriate conduct with other female students.

“Based on what we know so far, we believe that the now disgraced and interdicted teacher used his privileged position as a teacher to exploit vulnerable female students,” the statement added.

The Education Ministry statement comes on the heels of the Bole SHS teacher appealing to the Ghana Education Service (GES) and government to transfer him to a village school as punishment.

In a viral video, the Bole teacher appealed to GES to rescind their decision to sack him from the teaching profession.

According to the Bole SHS teacher, he has learnt his lessons, describing his action as unfortunate.

Speaking in a viral video, the Bole Teacher stated, “What happened was unfortunate. The students had completed school and so I went to the science lab to pick up something, and the incident happened.

“I want to apologise to Ghanaians, and I have heard they [authorities] have sacked me from the teaching job. They should forgive me for what happened. I admit that my actions were bad and so they should forgive me,” he said.

He further appealed to the government to transfer him to another school, saying, “I am pleading with the government to at least transfer me to a village as punishment. I have learnt my lessons from what happened,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has disclosed that the Bole Senior High School teacher in the viral sexual misconduct video is on the run.

According to Dr Apaak, the Bole SHS teacher has allegedly gone into hiding after a viral video emerged.

He further called on Ghanaians to help the Security agencies track the Bole SHS teacher, as efforts are underway to locate and arrest him.

The Deputy Minister of Education further disclosed that the matter is being treated as an utmost urgency.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, June 24, Deputy Minister of Education stated, “Our checks indicate that the teacher has gone into hiding. We know that law enforcement is also playing its part, and he is being sought after. If Ghanaians can assist law enforcement to apprehend him, it would be very helpful”.

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

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Will NDC members who ‘chopped’ Nkoko Nkitinkiti’s birds be sent to EOCO? – Afenyo-Markin

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Will NDC members who ‘chopped’ Nkoko Nkitinkiti’s birds be sent to EOCO? – Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has called on the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate beneficiaries of the government’s Nkoko Nkitinkiti Programme who allegedly consumed the birds.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Afenyo-Markin quizzed the NDC government if they are going to take their party members who consumed the Nkoko Nkitinkiti, which were meant to be reared, to EOCO for accountability.

Afenyo-Markin argued that the Nkoko Nkitinkiti were provided under a state-funded intervention designed to support livelihoods and boost poultry production, and therefore beneficiaries who consumed them should be held accountable for the misuse of public resources.

On the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, July 14, during discussions on the implementation of the programme, Afenyo-Markin stated, “They have eaten it. They were supposed to rear the birds and sell and reinvest. Now that they have consumed the birds, what will become of them? What is the accountability in it?”

The Minority leader highlighted that if the Mahama government is pursuing accountability in the use of public funds, Nkoko Nkitinkiti beneficiaries who consumed the birds should also be investigated.

“You guys are talking about accountability, so your party members who got the birds that they said they have consumed and have given evidence to the Minister, are you going to send them to EOCO? Because it is state funds, it also amounts to looting; however, the amount,” he said.

His comments come on the heels of Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, revealing that some beneficiaries of Nkoko Nkitinkiti projects have consumed the birds.

The Agric Minister expressed concern over reports that some households are slaughtering and consuming birds.

According to the Agric Minister, the immediate consumption of the birds deviates from the purpose of the programme.

He highlighted that the birds were given to people to rear them and to sell them to reinvest.

Speaking when he appeared before Parliament’s Committee on Assurances on July 9, 2026, the Agric Minister stated, “Some decided to kill and eat all, infact they were even sending me videos that, ‘ Honourable, we are eating everything, but this is not meant for that immediate consumption; we just wanted people to rear them, sell and reinvest so it becomes business ‘.

He added, “Even though we don’t encourage that, we wanted them to capitalise on them to earn something for their livelihood. If that is what they have decided to do at the national level in aggregation, it also helps.

If they are able to build a good taste for locally produced poultry, that is a big plus for us”.

It will be recalled that President John Dramani Mahama officially launched the “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” initiative.

The flagship NDC nationwide programme aimed at transforming household poultry production and revitalising Ghana’s poultry industry.

President Mahama, at the launch in Kumasi on Wednesday, November 12, described the initiative as a bold and practical step towards achieving food self-sufficiency.

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Abu Trica’s Swedru mansion, Lamborghini, Tesla Cybertruck, and BMW i8 seized – U.S. Attorney’s Office

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Abu Trica’s Swedru mansion, Lamborghini, Tesla Cybertruck, and BMW i8 seized – U.S. Attorney’s Office

U.S. Attorney’s Office has disclosed that International law enforcement agencies have seized assets allegedly linked to Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office disclosed that Abu Trica’s assets, including his  Swedru mansion, Lamborghini, Tesla Cybertruck, and BMW i8, have been seized.  

The United States prosecutors have alleged that Abu Trica defrauded over 80 elderly victims of more than $8m in a romance scam.

According to a statement issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio following Kumi’s extradition from Ghana to the United States to face charges, Abu Trica used artificial intelligence-driven technology and fake online identities to orchestrate a romance scam.

They disclosed that Abu Trica, who has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Parts of the report stated“…After being misled by false stories of gold or diamond inheritances, the victims sent money via wire transfer to financial accounts controlled by conspiracy members. Portions of the funds were further provided to co-conspirators in Ghana and elsewhere. Kumi and other co-conspirators used money mules based in Ghana and contacts in the Ghanaian immigrant community in the U.S. to launder millions of dollars through fake businesses and bank accounts.

“Kumi allegedly used his ill-gotten gains to acquire luxury vehicles and other items of value. Assets seized by international law enforcement partners included a mansion in Ghana, a Lamborghini, a Tesla Cybertruck, a Mercedes-Benz, and a BMW”, the report stated.

“Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. Additionally, his ill-gotten gains are subject to forfeiture. Kumi faces up to 20 years’ imprisonment.

If convicted, each defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to the case, including each defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offence, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, they will be less than the maximum”, it added.

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 “CLEVELAND – A 31-year-old Ghanaian National was extradited from the Republic of Ghana to face charges that involve defrauding more than 80 elderly victims out of more than $8 million.

According to court documents, Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, aka Abu Trica, of Swedru, Ghana, and co-defendant Daniel Yussif, aka Denteni, aka Slab, 31, of Accra Ghana, were part of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims in romance scams across the United States since 2023. Kumi was arrested in Ghana Dec. 11, 2025, and extradited to the United States July 9.

Court records allege that from about April 2023 to November 2025, Kumi was part of a criminal network that devised romance fraud schemes to obtain money from elderly United States citizens.

Kumi and Yussif acted as leaders of a group that used online dating sites and social media to identify and target their victims, who were often widows or divorcees. Kumi employed advanced techniques including AI-driven video platforms to engage with the victims under fictitious female personas.

Others involved in the deception leveraged Ghanaian associates to communicate directly with victims via encrypted apps and by phone to maintain the false identities used to facilitate the fraud.

 After being misled by false stories or gold or diamond inheritances, the victims sent money via wire transfer to financial accounts controlled by conspiracy members. Portions of the funds were further provided to co-conspirators in Ghana and elsewhere. Kumi and other co-conspirators used money mules based in Ghana, and contacts in the Ghanaian immigrant community in the U.S., to launder millions of dollars through fake businesses and bank accounts.

Kumi allegedly used his ill-gotten gains to acquire luxury vehicles and other items of value. Assets seized by international law enforcement partners included a mansion in Ghana, a Lamborghini, a Tesla Cybertruck, a Mercedes-Benz, and a BMW.

Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. Additionally, his ill-gotten gains are subject to forfeiture. Kumi faces up to 20 years imprisonment.

If convicted, each defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to the case, including each defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offence, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Each defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the FBI Cleveland Division and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brian M. McDonough and Elliot Morrison for the Northern District of Ohio.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio would like to acknowledge and thank the Ghana Attorney General’s Office, EOCO – Ghana Economic Organized Crime Office, GPS – Ghana Police Service, Ghana Cyber Security Authority, NACOC – Ghana Narcotics Control Commission, Ghana National Intelligence Bureau, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Sensitive Investigation Unit, U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs, and FBI Legal Attaché Office in Accra for their cooperation in securing the arrest and extradition from Ghana.

The investigation and prosecution are conducted under the Elder Justice Initiative Program, established by the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act of 2017 (EAPPA). The EAPPA and Elder Justice Initiative aims to coordinate and strengthen the Department of Justice’s efforts to combat abuse, neglect, financial fraud, and scams targeting older adults”.

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“I saw Okatakyie Afrifa fire a warning shot” – NPP delegate speaks on Afigya Sekyere chaotic scene

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“I saw Okatakyie Afrifa fire a warning shot” – NPP delegate speaks on Afigya Sekyere chaotic scene

An NPP delegate has alleged that Ghanaian media personality Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah fired a warning shot during the disturbances that disrupted the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Afigya Sekyere East Constituency executive elections.

According to the NPP delegate, she personally witnessed Okatakyie Afrifa with a gun and firing a warning shot.  

Speaking to the media in a video shared by Ghana Chronicles, the NPP delegate stated, “We were all standing preparing for everything to go well; that was even the first time I have seen him. I have never seen him before.

He came along with bodyguards and Machoman wearing masks. I was standing in front of the Mission House when some people disclosed that he was Okatakyie”.

She further alleged, “He began destroying the materials that would be used for the election, saying they would not allow the elections to proceed. He was also part; even the commander was trying to calm him down, but he pushed the commander, and he fell.

The Police also got enraged after he pushed their commander; then Okatakyie fired a gunshot. He fired it himself; I was just standing here watching them”.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service in the Ashanti North Region have confirmed that media personality Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah was arrested following disturbances that disrupted the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Afigya Sekyere East Constituency executive elections.

According to the Police, the suspect, Kwame Afrifa Mensah, aged 43, was arrested together with six others to assist with investigations.

They further disclosed that the incident occurred at about 7:45 am on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the SDA Church polling station when Okatakyie led a group of about 30 macho men to the polling station.

In a statement issued by the Ashanti North Regional Police Command on Monday, July 13 detailed, “POLICE RESTORE CALM DURING NPP CONSTITUENCY EXECUTIVE ELECTIONS AT WIAMOASE

The Ashanti North Regional Police Command wishes to inform the public that the Police restored calm following a disturbance during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Efigya Sekyere East Constituency Executive Elections held at the SDA Church polling station, Wiamoase, in the Ashanti North Region.

On Sunday, 12th July 2026, at about 7:45 a.m, one Kwame Afrifa Mensah, aged 43 years, led a group of about thirty (30) macho men to the SDA Church polling station. When security personnel engaged the group to ascertain the purpose of their presence, they became aggressive, attacked the police, and disrupted the electoral process by throwing electoral materials onto the ground.

The suspected ring leader, Kwame Afrifa Mensah, together with six (6) others, were swiftly arrested to assist with investigations, while the remaining members of the group escaped. Efforts are underway to arrest the other suspects.

Preliminary investigations indicate that suspect Kwame Afrifa Mensah claimed that some of his supporters had been sidelined in the electoral process and that he had obtained an interlocutory injunction to halt the elections. However, neither the Electoral Commission nor the Police received any court order or injunction directing that the elections be suspended. Following the intervention of the police, calm was restored, and voting resumed under adequate security. The election ended peacefully at about 4:00 p.m., after which the Electoral Commission duly declared the results.

Later on the same day, suspect Afrifa Mensah and another suspect, Osman Awuni, aged 44 years, complained of ill health and were taken to the Mampong Government Hospital where they were ıdmitted for treatment. The two suspects remain under police guard while receiving treatment. Investigations are ongoing, and the public will be updated on any further developments”.

The Police statement follows, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, who was arrested following the chaos and violence that marred the  New Patriotic Party (NPP) Afigya Sekyere East Constituency executive elections in the Ashanti Region.

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‘It is better to be in the US without papers than to remain unemployed in Ghana’ – US-based Ghanaian soldier

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‘It is better to be in the US without papers than to remain unemployed in Ghana’ – US-based Ghanaian soldier

A US-based Ghanaian military officer has said it is better to live in the United States of America without papers than to remain unemployed or working without a better salary in Ghana.

 The US-based Ghanaian soldier, however, cautioned Ghanaians planning to travel abroad to avoid travelling as an undocumented immigrant without papers.

According to him, many foreigners living abroad are facing significant hardships due to their immigration status.

Speaking in a self-recorded video, the US-based Ghanaian military officer stated, “If you don’t have legal documents and you are living in America or any part of the world, you will suffer… but it is better to live here than to stay in Ghana without a job or a salary”.

The US-based Ghanaian military officer further revealed that many undocumented immigrants endure difficult situations in an attempt to regularise their status in the United States, including unfair treatment from their spouses.

According to the military officer, some undocumented immigrants even enter into marriages solely to obtain legal residency, only to face serious challenges later on in their marriage.

He further recounted a story of a man who allegedly lost his property to his American spouse because he feared the consequences of his immigration status and was unable to defend his rights.

Some netizens reacting to the US-based Ghanaian man’s remarks stated, “People don’t understand the whole Travel thing. Every day I ask, use the Kayoyos at Agbogbloshi as an example..

If u don’t know how Travelling is .. pls go there N ask dem !”.

One X user added, “Where is the news here? All he described is EXACTLY how men treat vulnerable women (in Ghana and abroad)when they have leverage over them. Hopefully,  they learn empathy and character building from the experience but we all know they won’t”.

A netizen added, “We’ve heard this saaaa. They should talk about how to get papers too. How they did it when they didn’t have papers and now have them.

That’s what we want to hear, but not “If you don’t have papers, stay in Ghana” blah blah blah”.

“Can you people stop doing videos in full military uniform? It’s so annoying and embarrassing. You are not the only one in that organisation. You are representing our whole force. It is so embarrassing”, a netizen added.

An X user added, “Most shallow minds are many in the comments section; you all have no experience of what he’s saying but talking lame; your homeland is where freedom is”.

Another netizen stated, “The man is tired. He for go relax small. We all know life is not easy anywhere. Do you know how people are suffering in Ghana? Even if you are illegal in the USA, you will never die because of a hospital bed”.

One X user advised, “If you’re planning to travel abroad, do it legally. Go somewhere you have the right to work and build a life. Illegal migration often comes with hardship, uncertainty, and sacrifices that can lead to regret. The legal route may take longer, but it’s worth it”.

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‘This man hasn’t paid his daughters’ fees’ – Baby Mama chases Ex Minister after standing as surety for Miracles’ ¢50m bail

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‘This man hasn’t paid his daughters’ fees’ – Baby Mama chases Ex Minister after standing as surety for Miracles’ ¢50m bail

A Baby Mama of former Western North Regional Minister Joojo Rocky Obeng has dragged him on social media after standing in as surety for NPP communicator Miracles Aboagye’s GH¢50 million bail.

Reports suggest Joojo Rocky Obeng stepped in as surety for Miracles Aboagye’s GH¢50 million bail that was set by EOCO following his arrest at the Accra International Airport.

Reacting to the news, the former Minister’s baby mama called him out over his failure to pay his daughters’ school fees all year.

According to the Baby Mama, Joojo Rocky Obeng does not take care of his kids, but he’s granting interviews because he wants cheap hype.

She further called on EOCO to investigate the former Regional Minister’s finances, especially from 2020.

In a post on X, the Baby Mama wrote, “This man Joojo Rocky Obeng hasn’t paid his daughters’ school fees all year; neither does he take care of his kids, but he’s granting interviews because he wants cheap hype.

He’s a deadbeat, and because the whole world knows now, anywhere he’s not needed, as far as cameras are present, he will be present!!!

He’s slamming EOCO for doing their work when he fails at being a father to his kids.

Very, very shameless man

That being said, EOCO, please investigate his finances, especially from 2020”.

In another post on X, the Baby Mama revealed that Joojo Rocky Obeng claimed he could not pay his daughter’s school fees, which was GHS8450, but he packaged himself to go and be a surety for someone else.

She wrote, “The comment section is cracking me up.

My son is sick, so I don’t have plenty spare time, but I’ve already responded.

Because he’s a Ken supporter and he’s losing credibility in the NPP now, he wants to “ ahoshesh3” team Bawumia.

He’s in court saying he cannot afford his daughter’s school fees, which was 8,450 gh btw, but he can package himself to go and be a surety for someone else.

Tomorrow we have court for the assault at 9 am at Dovvsu court; you people should remind him to show up before they give another arrest warrant for him”.

Meanwhile, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has broken its silence following the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to EOCO, Miracles Aboagye’s arrest is linked to alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities involving about GH¢55 million when he was a former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD).

EOCO disclosed that Dennis Miracles Aboagye is under investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million in public funds.

They disclosed that the arrest follows a forensic audit and a petition submitted by the current Executive Secretary, prompting investigations into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at the Secretariat between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025.

In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, by EOCO read, “The former Executive Secretary of the IMCCoD, Mr Dennis Aboagye, a.k.a. “Miraeles,” the former Accountant of IMCCoD, Mr Gerald Appiah and others are under investigation for suspected offences including:

1. conspiracy to steal and stealing

2. Using public office for profit

3. Causing financial loss to the State

4. Dissipation of public funds

5. Defrauding by false pretences

6. Money laundering

7. Other suspected offences”

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@ghnow_ A slow loaded cargo truck tried to overtake another loaded cargo truck and almost crashed into a tanker. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ 3 Trees Company donated paint to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture earlier today #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Abu Trica faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of alleged $8m romance scam

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Abu Trica faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of alleged $8m romance scam

Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, is facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted of alleged $8 million romance scam and money laundering charges in the United States.

The United States prosecutors have alleged that Abu Trica, defrauded over 80 elderly victims of more than $8m in a romance scam.

According to a statement issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio following Kumi’s extradition from Ghana to the United States to face charges, Abu Trica used artificial intelligence-driven technology and fake online identities to orchestrate a romance scam.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office revealed that luxury vehicles and properties allegedly acquired by Abu Trica, revealed that his mansion and other assets have been seized by US authorities.

They disclosed that Abu Trica, who has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Parts of the report stated“…After being misled by false stories of gold or diamond inheritances, the victims sent money via wire transfer to financial accounts controlled by conspiracy members. Portions of the funds were further provided to co-conspirators in Ghana and elsewhere. Kumi and other co-conspirators used money mules based in Ghana and contacts in the Ghanaian immigrant community in the U.S. to launder millions of dollars through fake businesses and bank accounts.

“Kumi allegedly used his ill-gotten gains to acquire luxury vehicles and other items of value. Assets seized by international law enforcement partners included a mansion in Ghana, a Lamborghini, a Tesla Cybertruck, a Mercedes-Benz, and a BMW”, the report stated.

“Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. Additionally, his ill-gotten gains are subject to forfeiture. Kumi faces up to 20 years’ imprisonment.

If convicted, each defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to the case, including each defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offence, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, they will be less than the maximum”, it added.

Read the full U.S. Attorney’s Office report below:

 “CLEVELAND – A 31-year-old Ghanaian National was extradited from the Republic of Ghana to face charges that involve defrauding more than 80 elderly victims out of more than $8 million.

According to court documents, Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, aka Abu Trica, of Swedru, Ghana, and co-defendant Daniel Yussif, aka Denteni, aka Slab, 31, of Accra Ghana, were part of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims in romance scams across the United States since 2023. Kumi was arrested in Ghana Dec. 11, 2025, and extradited to the United States July 9.

Court records allege that from about April 2023 to November 2025, Kumi was part of a criminal network that devised romance fraud schemes to obtain money from elderly United States citizens. Kumi and Yussif acted as leaders of a group that used online dating sites and social media to identify and target their victims, who were often widows or divorcees. Kumi employed advanced techniques including AI-driven video platforms to engage with the victims under fictitious female personas. Others involved in the deception leveraged Ghanaian associates to communicate directly with victims via encrypted apps and by phone to maintain the false identities used to facilitate the fraud. After being misled by false stories or gold or diamond inheritances, the victims sent money via wire transfer to financial accounts controlled by conspiracy members. Portions of the funds were further provided to co-conspirators in Ghana and elsewhere. Kumi and other co-conspirators used money mules based in Ghana, and contacts in the Ghanaian immigrant community in the U.S., to launder millions of dollars through fake businesses and bank accounts.

Kumi allegedly used his ill-gotten gains to acquire luxury vehicles and other items of value. Assets seized by international law enforcement partners included a mansion in Ghana, a Lamborghini, a Tesla Cybertruck, a Mercedes-Benz, and a BMW.

Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. Additionally, his ill-gotten gains are subject to forfeiture. Kumi faces up to 20 years imprisonment.

If convicted, each defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to the case, including each defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offence, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Each defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the FBI Cleveland Division and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brian M. McDonough and Elliot Morrison for the Northern District of Ohio.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio would like to acknowledge and thank the Ghana Attorney General’s Office, EOCO – Ghana Economic Organized Crime Office, GPS – Ghana Police Service, Ghana Cyber Security Authority, NACOC – Ghana Narcotics Control Commission, Ghana National Intelligence Bureau, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Sensitive Investigation Unit, U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs, and FBI Legal Attaché Office in Accra for their cooperation in securing the arrest and extradition from Ghana.

The investigation and prosecution are conducted under the Elder Justice Initiative Program, established by the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act of 2017 (EAPPA). The EAPPA and Elder Justice Initiative aims to coordinate and strengthen the Department of Justice’s efforts to combat abuse, neglect, financial fraud, and scams targeting older adults”.

@ghnow_ Wife of Abrutrika visibly disturbed after his husband’s rearrest  #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
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Abu Trica defrauded over 80 elderly victims of more than $8m in romance scam – US prosecutors

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Abu Trica defrauded over 80 elderly victims of more than $8m in romance scam – US prosecutors

The United States prosecutors have alleged that Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, defrauded over 80 elderly victims of more than $8m in a romance scam.

According to a statement issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio following Kumi’s extradition from Ghana to the United States to face charges, Abu Trica used artificial intelligence-driven technology and fake online identities to orchestrate a romance scam.

 A report on the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio website read, “CLEVELAND – A 31-year-old Ghanaian National was extradited from the Republic of Ghana to face charges that involve defrauding more than 80 elderly victims out of more than $8 million.

According to court documents, Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, aka Abu Trica, of Swedru, Ghana, and co-defendant Daniel Yussif, aka Denteni, aka Slab, 31, of Accra Ghana, were part of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims in romance scams across the United States since 2023. Kumi was arrested in Ghana Dec. 11, 2025, and extradited to the United States July 9.

Court records allege that from about April 2023 to November 2025, Kumi was part of a criminal network that devised romance fraud schemes to obtain money from elderly United States citizens. Kumi and Yussif acted as leaders of a group that used online dating sites and social media to identify and target their victims, who were often widows or divorcees. Kumi employed advanced techniques including AI-driven video platforms to engage with the victims under fictitious female personas. Others involved in the deception leveraged Ghanaian associates to communicate directly with victims via encrypted apps and by phone, to maintain the false identities used to facilitate the fraud. After being misled by false stories or gold or diamond inheritances, the victims sent money via wire transfer to financial accounts controlled by conspiracy members. Portions of the funds were further provided to co-conspirators in Ghana and elsewhere. Kumi and other co-conspirators used money mules based in Ghana, and contacts in the Ghanaian immigrant community in the U.S., to launder millions of dollars through fake businesses and bank accounts.

Kumi allegedly used his ill-gotten gains to acquire luxury vehicles and other items of value. Assets seized by international law enforcement partners included a mansion in Ghana, a Lamborghini, a Tesla Cybertruck, a Mercedes-Benz, and a BMW.

Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. Additionally, his ill-gotten gains are subject to forfeiture. Kumi faces up to 20 years imprisonment.

If convicted, each defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to the case, including each defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offence, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Each defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the FBI Cleveland Division and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brian M. McDonough and Elliot Morrison for the Northern District of Ohio”.

It will be recalled that Abu Trica was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025, and extradited to the United States on July 9, 2026.

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Watch wild Jubilation as Miracles Aboagye is released by EOCO

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Watch wild Jubilation as Miracles Aboagye is released by EOCO

Viral videos have surfaced on social media following the release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

Miracles Aboagye was released after meeting his GH¢50 million bail conditions set by EOCO.

His release follows three days of detention after he was picked up by EOCO officials at the Accra International Airport in connection with ongoing investigations.

Reports suggest former Western North Regional Minister Joojo Rocky Obeng stepped in as surety for Miracles Aboagye’s GH¢50 million bail.

In the viral videos, Miracles Aboagye was clad in a white shirt, being assisted as he made his way from the EOCO offices to a waiting vehicle.

NPP supporters who had camped outside the EOCO headquarters since the morning of July 13, 2026, cheered him and immediately entered the waiting vehicle.

Earlier, Samuel Atta Akyea, the lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye, fired shots at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the bail conditions granted for his client.

The lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye expressed his disappointment with the bail condition, suggesting that the GHC50m bail condition with three sureties slapped on his client could make his release difficult.

Atta Akyea questioned how Miracle Aboagye would be able to secure GH¢50 million in bail with three sureties within such a limited timeframe.

Speaking in an interview on Monday, July 13, 2026, Atta Akyea described Miracle Aboagye’s GH¢50m bail conditions as cruel and oppressive.

He stated, “Democracy and the rule of law have been reversed. A man who is not running away and is decent enough to go through Kotoka International Airport is arrested and has been detained all this while. I don’t believe that’s how we should conduct our affairs by treating him as if he’s a common criminal.

“The bail conditions are cruel and oppressive. At this very hour, they are about to exceed the 48 hours as enshrined in the Constitution”, he said.

“Where is this gentleman going to get three sureties for a GH¢50 million bail sum? The properties should be worth GH¢50 million, and two people should own such properties.

“How is he going to do it? So you can clearly see that the bail terms are cruel and are a way to punish him as well.

“How is he going to be released? How is he going to meet the bail conditions? In this critical hour, how is he going to find those sureties?” he added.

Meanwhile, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has broken its silence following the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to EOCO, Miracles Aboagye’s arrest is linked to alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities involving about GH¢55 million when he was a former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD).

EOCO disclosed that Dennis Miracles Aboagye is under investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million in public funds.

They disclosed that the arrest follows a forensic audit and a petition submitted by the current Executive Secretary, prompting investigations into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at the Secretariat between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025.

In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, by EOCO read, “The former Executive Secretary of the IMCCoD, Mr Dennis Aboagye, a.k.a. “Miraeles,” the former Accountant of IMCCoD, Mr Gerald Appiah and others are under investigation for suspected offences including:

1. conspiracy to steal and stealing

2. Using public office for profit

3. Causing financial loss to the State

4. Dissipation of public funds

5. Defrauding by false pretences

6. Money laundering

7. Other suspected offences”

Watch the video below:

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Miracles Aboagye released by EOCO after meeting GH¢50 million bail conditions

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Miracles Aboagye released by EOCO after meeting GH¢50 million bail conditions

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

Miracles Aboagye was released after meeting his GH¢50 million bail conditions set by EOCO.

His release follows three days of detention after he was picked up by EOCO officials at the Accra International Airport in connection with ongoing investigations.

Reports suggest former Western North Regional Minister Jooji Rocky Obeng stepped in as surety for Miracles Aboagye’s GH¢50 million bail.

Earlier, Samuel Atta Akyea, the lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye, fired shots at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the bail conditions granted for his client.

The lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye expressed his disappointment with the bail condition, suggesting that the GHC50m bail condition with three sureties slapped on his client could make his release difficult.

Atta Akyea questioned how Miracle Aboagye would be able to secure GH¢50 million in bail with three sureties within such a limited timeframe.

Speaking in an interview on Monday, July 13, 2026, Atta Akyea described Miracle Aboagye’s GH¢50m bail conditions as cruel and oppressive.

He stated, “Democracy and the rule of law have been reversed. A man who is not running away and is decent enough to go through Kotoka International Airport is arrested and has been detained all this while. I don’t believe that’s how we should conduct our affairs by treating him as if he’s a common criminal.

“The bail conditions are cruel and oppressive. At this very hour, they are about to exceed the 48 hours as enshrined in the Constitution”, he said.

“Where is this gentleman going to get three sureties for a GH¢50 million bail sum? The properties should be worth GH¢50 million, and two people should own such properties.

“How is he going to do it? So you can clearly see that the bail terms are cruel and are a way to punish him as well.

“How is he going to be released? How is he going to meet the bail conditions? In this critical hour, how is he going to find those sureties?” he added.

Meanwhile, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has broken its silence following the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to EOCO, Miracles Aboagye’s arrest is linked to alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities involving about GH¢55 million when he was a former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD).

EOCO disclosed that Dennis Miracles Aboagye is under investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million in public funds.

They disclosed that the arrest follows a forensic audit and a petition submitted by the current Executive Secretary, prompting investigations into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at the Secretariat between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025.

In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, by EOCO read, “The former Executive Secretary of the IMCCoD, Mr Dennis Aboagye, a.k.a. “Miraeles,” the former Accountant of IMCCoD, Mr Gerald Appiah and others are under investigation for suspected offences including:

1. conspiracy to steal and stealing

2. Using public office for profit

3. Causing financial loss to the State

4. Dissipation of public funds

5. Defrauding by false pretences

6. Money laundering

7. Other suspected offences”

See the post below:

@ghnow_ A slow loaded cargo truck tried to overtake another loaded cargo truck and almost crashed into a tanker. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ 3 Trees Company donated paint to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture earlier today #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Mahama appointees have to dot every “i” and cross every “t”- Sammi Awuku warns

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Mahama appointees have to dot every “i” and cross every “t”- Sammi Awuku warns

Sammi Awuku, the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, has expressed his worry for National Democratic Congress (NDC) appointees under the John Mahama government.

According to Sammi Awuku, NDC appointees under John Mahama may have to dot every “i” and cross every “t” because there will be accountability tomorrow.

Sammi Awuku warned that NDC appointees under President John Mahama must apply strict compliance in their roles, noting that current accountability processes could recur if political power shifts.

In a news card shared by UTV Ghana, Sammi Awuku was quoted to have said, “I am worried for NDC appointees under John Mahama. They may have to dot every “i” and cross every “t” because, just as we have accountability now, there may be accountability tomorrow”.

His comments follow the ongoing investigation involving Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who was arrested by EOCO some days ago.

Also, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has broken its silence following the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to EOCO, Miracles Aboagye’s arrest is linked to alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities involving about GH¢55 million when he was a former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD).

EOCO disclosed that Dennis Miracles Aboagye is under investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million in public funds.

They disclosed that the arrest follows a forensic audit and a petition submitted by the current Executive Secretary, prompting investigations into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at the Secretariat between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025.

Meanwhile, Samuel Atta Akyea, the lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has slammed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the bail conditions granted to Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

The lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye expressed his disappointment with the bail condition, suggesting that the GHC50m bail condition with three sureties slapped on his client could make his release difficult.

Atta Akyea questioned how Miracle Aboagye would be able to secure GH¢50 million in bail with three sureties within such a limited timeframe.

Speaking in an interview on Monday, July 13, 2026, Atta Akyea described Miracle Aboagye’s GH¢50m bail conditions as cruel and oppressive.

He stated, “Democracy and the rule of law have been reversed. A man who is not running away and is decent enough to go through Kotoka International Airport is arrested and has been detained all this while. I don’t believe that’s how we should conduct our affairs by treating him as if he’s a common criminal.

“The bail conditions are cruel and oppressive. At this very hour, they are about to exceed the 48 hours as enshrined in the Constitution”, he said.

“Where is this gentleman going to get three sureties for a GH¢50 million bail sum? The properties should be worth GH¢50 million, and two people should own such properties.

“How is he going to do it? So you can clearly see that the bail terms are cruel and are a way to punish him as well.

“How is he going to be released? How is he going to meet the bail conditions? In this critical hour, how is he going to find those sureties?” he added.

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The story does not end at 40 – McDan tells persons at age 40

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The story does not end at 40 – McDan tells persons at age 40

Daniel McKorley, a renowned Ghanaian businessman and Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, commonly known as McDan, has told young people under the age of 40 that age 40 is not the end of the story.

McDan highlighted that age 40 is when life becomes clear, with the illusions of youth fading; the mistakes of the past become lessons.

According to McDan, the real failure for young Ghanaians will be giving up before or at 40.

He stressed that the greatest thing one can still do for their parents is not to regret the past, but to use the clarity of this age to build a future that honours the sacrifices.

In a Facebook post, McDan wrote, “When I speak with many young people under the age of 40 at conferences and seminars, I don’t hear the laziness or lack of ambition that people accuse them of. I hear pressure. Pressure that tells them that they have failed their parents and haven’t done enough for them.

By the time many of us reach 40, a quiet realisation begins to set in. When our parents looked at us as children, they imagined that by this age, we would have built something solid, a career, a home, influence in society, and enough financial strength to support the family that once carried us. In their minds, 40 was the age when struggle should begin to fade, and responsibility would fully shift to us.

But reality has been very different for many young people.

Many men and women arrive at 40 still trying to figure life out. Some are battling unstable careers, some are still struggling financially, some are fixing mistakes made in their 20s/30s, and some are simply exhausted from carrying responsibilities that never seem to end.

The world has turned out to be far more complicated than the one our parents prepared us for.

In many African homes, there is an unspoken expectation: By 40, you are supposed to be the pillar of the family. The person younger siblings look up to. The one parents can depend on. The one who has “made it”. But instead, many people are still trying to stand firmly on their own feet.

Part of this is not entirely young people’s fault. Our parents grew up in a different economic reality. In their time, a single stable job could build a house, raise children, support extended family, and secure retirement. Today, that same formula doesn’t work. Inflation is brutal, job opportunities are scarce, salaries are low, and entire industries are constantly changing.

Yet, the guilt remains.

You watch your parents get older, and you wish you could do more for them. You wish you could ease their worries, comfort them, and show them that their years of sacrifice have truly produced something meaningful.

But the story does not end at 40.

40 is often the age when life becomes clearer. The illusions of youth fade, the mistakes of the past become lessons, and the urgency of time becomes real. It is the age when many people finally develop the focus, discipline, and perspective needed to build something meaningful.

So, the real failure is not arriving at 40, still figuring life out. The real failure would be giving up before or at 40.

The greatest thing you can still do for yourself and your parents is not to regret the past, but to use the clarity of this age to build a future that honours the sacrifices they made for you”.

Meanwhile, McDan has confidently declared that his net worth has surpassed the billion-dollar mark.

McDan revealed his years of hard work, risk-taking, and business expansions have driven him into the billionaire bracket.

Speaking on the Konnect Minds podcast on YouTube, McDan detailed, “The next billionaire will come from Africa, and those billionaires will be owning our own resources, so why do we leave the space of mining? Salt is a big thing”.

He added, “I mean, there are other Ghanaians moving up that list, but I’m almost there”.

When the host asked him if he wanted Forbes recognition, McDan answered, “Forbes for what?… I have passed billionaire, I have passed that level. My net worth has passed a billion.”

“I really admire your energy”, the host commented, drawing laughter.

McDan further explained, “I say this to encourage people, not as a show off, we have to do what we have to do, at the same time, keep our humble steps. There is no need to go flaunting who you are anywhere. 

I am saying this to let the youth know that, if McDan from the streets can reach here, I am 100 steps ahead of McDan when McDan was 20 or 30. So there is no need to brag. My brand is a brand of hope. I want any young man who look at the brand to say Wow, I want to be like that brand.

If a street boy from Labadi can build a brand, I can also do it”, he added.

McDan’s business empire spans shipping, aviation, logistics, salt mining, and real estate.

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Big Push is worth GH¢40bn; imagine the bail condition when the Minister is accused of corruption – Akosua Manu

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Big Push is worth GH¢40bn; imagine the bail condition when the Minister is accused of corruption – Akosua Manu

Akosua Manu, an aide to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has questioned the perceived double standards in political accountability in Ghana.

According to Akosua Manu, bail conditions being set in relation to the alleged misappropriation or fraud sums do not make sense.

Akosua Manu cited the Big Push project, which is worth GHS40 billion, arguing that one should just imagine what the bail would be if the minister or anyone involved were accused or charged over misappropriation of funds.

Speaking on Metro TV Good Morning, Akosua Manu Kozie stated, “If you are charged or there is an allegation against you, and you are arrested. The amount for which it is believed you are involved in the bail conditions should be the same.

So you can imagine if you take a Ministry like Roads and Highways and you arrest the Ministers there along with the accountant there. How much is Big Push? worth GH¢40billion.

Let’s say GH$4 billion, so the minister and the deputy and the accountant on that project should power switch get called by whoever will be heading EOCO and says that there is an allegation on ABCD road project this is what happened and the sum involved is $1 billion, and your bail condition should be $1 billion does that make sense honestly.

That bail condition should be set on what is alleged. If you believe you have evidence, proceed to court and get the conviction you are looking for”.

Her comments follow Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the NPP Communications Team member, who was granted bail following his arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

According to the Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has reportedly been granted bail in the sum of GH¢50 million with three sureties.

Richard Ahiagbah expressed hope that the bail conditions would be met or varied to enable Miracles to secure his release.

Speaking on the Channel One Newsroom, Richard Ahiagbah stated, “My earlier briefing was GH¢50 million with three sureties. I hope that condition is either met or varied for him to be granted bail”.

Meanwhile, Samuel Atta Akyea, the lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has fired shots at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the bail conditions granted to Miracle Aboagye.

The lead counsel for Dennis Miracles Aboagye expressed his disappointment with the bail condition, suggesting that the GHC50m bail condition with three sureties slapped on his client could make his release difficult.

Atta Akyea questioned how Miracle Aboagye would be able to secure GH¢50 million in bail with three sureties within such a limited timeframe.

Speaking in an interview on Monday, July 13, 2026, Atta Akyea described Miracle Aboagye’s GH¢50m bail conditions as cruel and oppressive.

He stated, “Democracy and the rule of law have been reversed. A man who is not running away and is decent enough to go through Kotoka International Airport is arrested and has been detained all this while. I don’t believe that’s how we should conduct our affairs by treating him as if he’s a common criminal.

“The bail conditions are cruel and oppressive. At this very hour, they are about to exceed the 48 hours as enshrined in the Constitution”, he said.

“Where is this gentleman going to get three sureties for a GH¢50 million bail sum? The properties should be worth GH¢50 million, and two people should own such properties.

“How is he going to do it? So you can clearly see that the bail terms are cruel and are a way to punish him as well.

“How is he going to be released? How is he going to meet the bail conditions? In this critical hour, how is he going to find those sureties?” he added.

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Ghanaians express disappointment, shock at Captain Smart’s MP ambition

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Ghanaians express disappointment, shock at Captain Smart’s MP ambition

Ghanaians on social media have expressed their shock and disappointment at Broadcast journalist Godsbrain Smart Nkansah, popularly known as Captain Smart, over his Member of Parliament ambition.

In a viral video shared on X, Captain Smart was captured as he began a free Ghana Card registration exercise for constituents of Gomoa West.

According to reports, Captain Smart’s free Ghana Card registration exercise started from Gomoa Mozano, as part of his efforts to become the Member of Parliament for the constituency.

Some netizens reacting to the video fired shots at Captain Smart for attempting to use a state-owned organisation to score political points.

“Foolish guy. Do you think you can win an election by using a state-owned organisation to score political points?”, the netizen wrote.

A netizen added, “So he wouldn’t have done this if he didn’t want to be an MP?

Oh Ghana, it is finished!”.

A netizen added, “Captain Smart for Gomoa West paaa deɛ nka Richard Gyan should continue being our MP apuuu”.

One X user added, “The registration is free, dada so what’s up?  We know their cunning ways”.

“You see how we’ve lowered our standards. He see say money dey there”, a netizen added.

“Looks like Gomoa people love voting for dumb people to lead them; already Gomoa Central voted for A Plus as their MP and now the West is going to vote for another dumb as their MP”, a netizen added.

An X user added, “We need to be genuine and truly care about people. Helping others should come from a place of real love, not from using them to advance our own agendas. This guy seems completely insincere”.

One netizen added, “Foolish guy. Do you think you can win an election by using a state-owned organisation to score political points”.

An X user added, “This guy is just dumb, but if he wins through these gimmicks, then that constituency is full of dumber people”.

Meanwhile, Captain Smart has declared that he will contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries.

According to Captain Smart, he will be contesting in the Gomoa West Constituency.

Captain Smart expressed his confidence in winning both the party’s primaries and the parliamentary election.

Speaking in an interview shared on social media on July 12, 2026, Captain Smart stated, “We need to change the face of politics…I will be contesting the NDC primaries, and I will win to become the Member of Parliament for this constituency”.

Captain Smart argued that concerns of residents have gone unheard for too long, stressing the need for responsive leadership.

“The cry is so loud, and it seems nobody is listening”, he stated.

The Ghanaian media personality also highlighted some of the initiatives he claims to have supported in the constituency; Captain Smart stated, “We already have 42 boreholes, ten six-unit classroom blocks, free Wi-Fi, free Ghana Cards and other interventions”.

Meanwhile, Captain Smart’s declaration comes despite claims by some officials of the NDC that he is not a registered member of the party.

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“I will be contesting in NDC’s primaries” – Captain Smart

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“I will be contesting in NDC’s primaries” – Captain Smart

Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, a Ghanaian media personality, has declared that he will contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries.

According to Captain Smart, he will be contesting in the Gomoa West Constituency.

Captain Smart expressed his confidence in winning both the party’s primaries and the parliamentary election.

Speaking in an interview shared on social media on July 12, 2026, Captain Smart stated, “We need to change the face of politics…I will be contesting the NDC primaries, and I will win to become the Member of Parliament for this constituency”.

Captain Smart argued that concerns of residents have gone unheard for too long, stressing the need for responsive leadership.

“The cry is so loud, and it seems nobody is listening”, he stated.

The Ghanaian media personality also highlighted some of the initiatives he claims to have supported in the constituency; Captain Smart stated, “We already have 42 boreholes, ten six-unit classroom blocks, free Wi-Fi, free Ghana Cards and other interventions”.

Meanwhile, Captain Smart’s declaration comes despite claims by some officials of the NDC that he is not a registered member of the party.

In other news, Captain Smart, a broadcast journalist, has thrown shade at former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during an event while introducing President John Dramani Mahama.

Captain Smart, in a viral video, was the master of ceremonies (MC) and introduced President Mahama to deliver his speech.

The broadcast Journalist introducing Mahama described him as a leader who listens to the people and does not discriminate.

He also asserted that President Mahama is a President who does not ask chiefs to stand before greeting them, as former President Akufo-Addo was noted for.

In the viral video, Captain Smart stated, “The president who listens, the president who does not discriminate, the president who does not ask chiefs to stand up before he greets them… help me welcome John Dramani Mahama”.

President Mahama, who was seated after the introduction, stood up, smiling and waved to the audience before taking his seat again.

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‘When I speak with many young people, I don’t hear the laziness or lack of ambition’ – McDan

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‘When I speak with many young people, I don’t hear the laziness or lack of ambition’ – McDan

Daniel McKorley, a renowned Ghanaian businessman and Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, commonly known as McDan, has disclosed that when he speaks with many young people under the age of 40 at conferences and seminars, he does not hear laziness or a lack of ambition.

According to McDan, he hears pressure that tells him that they have failed their parents and haven’t done enough for them.

In a Facebook post, McDan wrote, “When I speak with many young people under the age of 40 at conferences and seminars, I don’t hear the laziness or lack of ambition that people accuse them of. I hear pressure. Pressure that tells them that they have failed their parents and haven’t done enough for them.

By the time many of us reach 40, a quiet realisation begins to set in. When our parents looked at us as children, they imagined that by this age, we would have built something solid, a career, a home, influence in society, and enough financial strength to support the family that once carried us. In their minds, 40 was the age when struggle should begin to fade, and responsibility would fully shift to us.

But reality has been very different for many young people.

Many men and women arrive at 40 still trying to figure life out. Some are battling unstable careers, some are still struggling financially, some are fixing mistakes made in their 20s/30s, and some are simply exhausted from carrying responsibilities that never seem to end.

The world has turned out to be far more complicated than the one our parents prepared us for.

In many African homes, there is an unspoken expectation: By 40, you are supposed to be the pillar of the family. The person younger siblings look up to. The one parents can depend on. The one who has “made it”. But instead, many people are still trying to stand firmly on their own feet.

Part of this is not entirely young people’s fault. Our parents grew up in a different economic reality. In their time, a single stable job could build a house, raise children, support extended family, and secure retirement. Today, that same formula doesn’t work. Inflation is brutal, job opportunities are scarce, salaries are low, and entire industries are constantly changing.

Yet, the guilt remains.

You watch your parents get older, and you wish you could do more for them. You wish you could ease their worries, comfort them, and show them that their years of sacrifice have truly produced something meaningful.

But the story does not end at 40.

40 is often the age when life becomes clearer. The illusions of youth fade, the mistakes of the past become lessons, and the urgency of time becomes real. It is the age when many people finally develop the focus, discipline, and perspective needed to build something meaningful.

So, the real failure is not arriving at 40, still figuring life out. The real failure would be giving up before or at 40.

The greatest thing you can still do for yourself and your parents is not to regret the past, but to use the clarity of this age to build a future that honours the sacrifices they made for you”.

Meanwhile, McDan, in a separate interview, has warned Ghanaian youths that marriage without money can derail them.

According to McDan, one must not marry if they don’t have money.

McDan further revealed that he was afraid of marriage because of  ‘chop money’

Speaking at the 2025 edition of PCH Hangouts at the ICGC The New Wine Temple, East Legon, McDan stated, “If you don’t have money, don’t marry. Marriage without money can derail you”.

“I couldn’t marry early because I was afraid of ‘chop money.’ I grew up in an environment where you could see a man physically abusing a woman because of money, and a woman verbally abusing a man because of money.

“So, the institution of marriage was scary for me,” he confessed.

The business mogul further advised Ghanaian youths who sleep more than eight hours a day to start sleeping for four hours.

He noted that young adults need to practice discipline, courage, and personal sacrifice to achieve success.

According to McDan, Ghanaian youths must cut back on sleep to invest more time in self-improvement and service to others.

McDan stated, “If you sleep eight hours a day, start sleeping four hours. Add the extra two hours in serving somebody. There’s a lot of benefit in service. So, start with yourself”.

McDan further noted that many Ghanaian youth are intelligent and full of potential, but often lack the discipline and “finishing power” to make their dreams a reality.

He added, “It’s not money. The finishing power. If you ask me to stop everything and focus on one thing, focus on yourself”.

“Discipline is what the Ghanaian youth need, discipline and a bit of courage. We have smart youth in this country, but they need a bit of discipline and a bit of courage”.

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 “I have learnt my lessons; transfer me to a village as punishment” – Bole SHS teacher in viral sexual video

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 “I have learnt my lessons; transfer me to a village as punishment” – Bole SHS teacher in viral sexual video

The senior high school teacher from Bole SHS who was caught on tape engaging in inappropriate acts with a student has appealed to the Ghana Education Service (GES) and government to transfer him to a village school as punishment.

In a viral video, the Bole teacher appealed to GES to rescind their decision to sack him from the teaching profession.

According to the Bole SHS teacher, he has learnt his lessons, describing his action as unfortunate.

Speaking in a viral video, the Bole Teacher stated, “What happened was unfortunate. The students had completed the school and so, I went to the science lab to pick up something, and the incident happened.

“I want to apologise to Ghanaians, and I have heard they [authorities] have sacked me from the teaching job. They should forgive me for what happened. I admit that my actions were bad and so they should forgive me,” he said.

He further appealed to the government to transfer him to another school, saying, “I am pleading with the government to at least transfer me to a village as punishment. I have learnt my lessons from what happened,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has disclosed that the Bole Senior High School teacher in the viral sexual misconduct video is on the run.

According to Dr Apaak, the Bole SHS teacher has allegedly gone into hiding after a viral video emerged.

He further called on Ghanaians to help the Security agencies track the Bole SHS teacher, as efforts are underway to locate and arrest him.

The Deputy Minister of Education further disclosed that the matter is being treated as an utmost urgency.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, June 24, Deputy Minister of Education stated, “Our checks indicate that the teacher has gone into hiding. We know that law enforcement is also playing its part, and he is being sought after. If Ghanaians can assist law enforcement to apprehend him, it would be very helpful”.

Earlier, Dr Apaak called for sanctions to be imposed on both the teacher and the student in the Bole Senior High School sexual misconduct video.

Dr Apaak stressed that all parties must be held accountable under the rules governing Ghana’s education system.

He disclosed that the Ghana Education Service (GES) had acted appropriately by condemning the incident and launching investigations into the sexual misconduct case.

The  Deputy Minister for Education noted that the teachers bear a greater professional responsibility because of their position of authority but added that students also have an obligation to avoid situations that make them vulnerable to exploitation and to report inappropriate advances.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, June 20, Dr Apaak stated, “The Ghana Education Service has condemned it, and investigations are ongoing, and we expect that the sanctions will be applied for both the teacher and student because the student ought not to put herself in that situation to be exploited by the teacher, and the student also has the mandate to report because we have systems as and when teachers make advances”.

He added, “Within the context of our code, they are both culpable. They are culpable in this sense. The teacher has the responsibility to act professionally and, by the code of conduct, is prohibited from having any knowledge or exhibiting conduct that suggests amorous intent, as the role is to teach and to act in a way analogous to a parent.

“So it is assumed to be your responsibility as a parent to treat them as you will treat your kids. You are expected to protect them and to ensure that they are not put in situations that will endanger them physically, emotionally and spiritually,” he added.

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

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BREAKING – Supreme Court halts Court of Appeal’s order restoring GN Bank licence

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BREAKING – Supreme Court halts Court of Appeal’s order restoring GN Bank licence

The Supreme Court has suspended the enforcement of the Court of Appeal’s decision that directed the restoration of the operating licence of GN Savings and Loans, pending the final determination of an appeal filed by the Bank of Ghana.

The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of the Court of Appeal’s decision, effectively suspending the enforcement of the Court of Appeal’s judgment.

The apex court ruling means GN Savings and Loans will not resume operations pending the determination of the Bank of Ghana’s appeal before the Supreme Court.

Reports follow the Bank of Ghana challenging the Court of Appeal’s decision that restored the licence of GN Savings and Loans Company Limited.

Court documents disclosed that the central bank is seeking to overturn the appellate court’s decision,

The BoG argued that the Court of Appeal erred in law when it proceeded “to hear and determine the appeal filed by applicants to the Court of Appeal.”

The development follows the Bank of Ghana (BoG), who were ordered by the Court of Appeal to restore the licence of GN Bank.

The appeal court ruling follows an earlier High Court ruling that upheld the revocation of the financial institution’s operating licence.

The Court of Appeal three-member panel directed that all assets of the bank be returned to its original owners.

The receiver has also been ordered to hand over management of the company to its previous management team.

The Court of Appeal ruling marks a major development in the long-running legal battle between GN Bank and the Bank of Ghana.

GN Bank, which officially commenced operations in 1997 as First National Savings and Loans (FNSL) Company Limited, was upgraded to a universal bank on September 4, 2014.

It expanded rapidly across the country, establishing one of the largest branch networks in the banking sector.

The central bank, however, at the time argued that its regulatory assessments revealed that GN Bank’s expansion was not supported by adequate capital buffers and sound risk management practices.

BoG discovered that GN Bank regularly breached key prudential requirements, including capital adequacy and liquidity ratios.

Also, the BoG, in its statement, showed high levels of non-performing loans (NPLs), significant exposure to related-party transactions, and poor corporate governance structures, which weakened the bank’s financial position over time.

Reports suggest that despite several directives and corrective measures issued by the BoG, comprising capital restoration plans and restrictions on certain banking activities, GN Bank was incapable of raising the required additional capital or restructuring its operations to restore solvency.

The bank was deemed severely undercapitalised and technically insolvent, prompting the BoG to ask the bank to downgrade to a savings and loans company, using the name GN Savings and Loans Company Ltd.

GN Bank’s license was then revoked in 2019 as part of the central bank’s efforts to protect depositors’ funds and stabilise the country’s financial sector.

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BREAKING – BoG revokes Zeepay’s licence with immediate effect

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BREAKING – BoG revokes Zeepay’s licence with immediate effect

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revoked Zeepay Ghana Ltd’s electronic money licence, led by CEO Andrew Takyi-Appiah

Reports suggest the BoG revoked Zeepay’s E-Money licence over multiple regulatory breaches, failure to comply with supervisory directives and risks to users of the payment service ecosystem.

In a public notice dated July 14, 2026, the BoG announced that the revocation takes immediate effect and was issued pursuant to Section 13 of the Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019, Act 987.

The BoG statement reads, ““Pursuant to Section 13 of the Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019 (Act 987 he Bank of Ghana announces the revocation of the Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer (DEMI) Licence of Zeepay Ghana LTD (Zeepay) with effect from today, 14 July 2026.

The revocation of Zeepay’s DEMI Licence is based on multiple regulatory breaches and its persistent failure to comply with regulatory directives and the terms and conditions of its DEMI Licence. Zeepay’s non-compliance is detrimental to the interest of users and providers in the payment service ecosystem. Specifically, Zeepay:

i. Issued electronic money without maintaining corresponding cash backing, resulting in a negative\ variance and failed to rectify the associated risk exposure to customers and the payment system.

i. Failed to comply with directives by the Bank of Ghana to

a. Inject sufficient funds/to fully back the e-money balances of customers, agents/and merchants; and

b. Wind down its e-money issuance business

Zeepay’s continuous use of its DEMI licence constitutes a threat to the stability of the payment system.

Affected Zeepay wallet holders, including agents and merchants, should reach out to our support team on

Tel: 0593974486

Email: Complaints.office@bog.gov.gh

The Bank of Ghana remains committed to financial stability, consumer protection, and the integrity of the national payment system”.

In related news, some days ago, the home of Zeepay Ghana Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Takyi-Appiah, was seized by court officials and police.

Reports suggest the Zeepay CEO home was seized in the early hours of Monday, July 6, 2026, as part of enforcement of a court judgment against him.

In a viral video shared on social media, some officials and vehicles were captured at a modern house.

Earlier, news broke that Andrew Takyi-Appiah had been ordered by the Commercial Division of the High Court to pay more than US$11.6 million to a customer over a failed transfer of funds.

Reports suggest the funds were deposited but allegedly not transferred as instructed.

The High Court decision follows legal action brought by the customer, indicating that Zeepay and its CEO failed to honour instructions to transfer substantial sums of money he had deposited.

The Ghana Chronicle, in a report, stated, “In its ruling, the court examined evidence relating to the deposits, correspondence exchanged between the customer, Zeepay officials and the company’s CEO, as well as the course of dealings between the parties.

According to the judgment, the court concluded that Zeepay and Mr Takyi-Appiah had failed to present a reasonable defence capable of warranting a full trial on the merits of the customer’s claims.

The court therefore entered judgment in favour of the customer and ordered the defendants to pay more than US$11.6 million, representing the funds at the centre of the dispute together with other applicable reliefs granted by the court.

The case is one of the largest publicly reported civil judgments involving a Ghanaian fintech company and underscores the legal obligations of payment service providers in handling customer funds”.

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Mahama gov’t first-year performance scores 4.9 out of 10 – IERPP

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Mahama gov’t first-year performance scores 4.9 out of 10 – IERPP

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has rated President John Mahama’s government’s first year in office below average.

IERPP awarded the Mahama administration a score of 4.9 out of 10 for its performance in 2025.

According to the think tank, in its inaugural Performance Tracker report, infrastructure, energy, industry and manufacturing, governance, policy implementation, and social service delivery were key areas that affected the Mahama administration’s overall rating.

IERPP disclosed that the weaknesses in these sectors contributed significantly to the lower score, with infrastructure being a major factor.

They disclosed that capital expenditure execution remained a concern during the period under review.

Professor Isaac Boadi, the Executive Director of IERPP, detailed that the rating was based on an independent assessment of the Mahama government’s performance across various sectors.

“The team scored this administration 4.9% as against 10 for the year under review (2025). We identified five key areas that actually brought the number down, and one main area happens to be the infrastructure, which we know failed to spend, and the spending of this administration’s capital expenditure stood at 0.9% in 2025,” Professor Isaac Boadi stated.

Professor Boadi added that challenges in industry, manufacturing, social delivery, governance commitments, and the energy sector contributed to the overall score.

He added that IERPP concluded that the government’s first-year performance fell below expectations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 a month, not $100,000” – Sports Minister Kofi Adams

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“Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 a month, not $100,000” – Sports Minister Kofi Adams

Kofi Adams, the Minister for Sports and Recreation, has disclosed the salary of Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz.

According to Kofi Adams, the veteran Portuguese tactician earns $80,000 per month and not the widely reported $100,000.

Speaking in an interview on 3FM Sunrise, Sports Minister Kofi Adams dismissed the reports, saying, “Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 a month, not the $100,000 that had been speculated”.

The Sports Minister’s revelation put to rest the rumours that had dominated discussions among football fans and pundits since Queiroz took charge of the Black Stars. 

Meanwhile, Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz said he has not resigned from his role, despite numerous media reports.

Carlos Queiroz made this known after a fan approached him while he was out in town with his wife and asked whether he had resigned as head coach of the Black Stars.

In a viral video recorded abroad while walking with his wife, Queiroz clarified that he has not stepped down as head coach of the Black Stars.

He explained that the message was intended to express gratitude to everyone involved in the tournament and to the fans.

“I didn’t resign; I only sent my message of gratitude,” he said.

The brouhaha follows Carlos Queiroz’s farewell message shared on social media on July 5, 2026, which read,  “To Ghana,

Football, like life, teaches us one timeless lesson: you either win, or you learn.

I leave this journey with pride in what we achieved, but also with the healthy dissatisfaction of those who always wanted more. Reaching a higher level should never be the destination—it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions.

The future of the Black Stars will not be built only on the pitch.

Black Stars Success must start off the field, by creating the best possible environment to prepare, protect and develop Ghana’s extraordinary football talent.

To my President and Board, thank you so much for the opportunity to serve the Ghana National Football Team. It was an honour and privilege to serve the Country and the Black Stars.

To my players and staff, my deepest gratitude for your courage, commitment and unwavering dedication to the team.

To the fans, we cannot claim complete sporting satisfaction, but we can proudly say that we honoured the colours of Ghana and restored respect and credibility to the Black Stars on football’s greatest stage.

Thank you, Ghana. The journey starts now.

To the future”.

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Finance Minister to present 2026 mid-year budget review next week

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Finance Minister to present 2026 mid-year budget review next week

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, is set to present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament next week.

According to reports,  the Finance Minister’s presentation is subject to parliamentary approval.

Ato Forson is also expected to complete Cabinet briefings on key aspects of the review, including new policy measures, before updating President John Dramani Mahama before the presentation.

Should the process be completed on schedule, the Mid-year Budget Review is likely to be presented next week.

The Finance Minister is expected to outline what government describes as its new economic agenda, which is aimed at consolidating Ghana’s recent macroeconomic gains and shifting the economy from stabilisation to long-term growth.

He is also expected to provide an update on Ghana’s recently concluded IMF Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme and the country’s transition to the new Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI.

The 2026 Mid-year Budget Review is also expected to focus on sustainable job creation, increased productivity, economic resilience and inclusive growth.

Meanwhile, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said Ghana is now ranked as the eighth largest economy in Africa.

The Finance Minister asserted that under the previous Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration, the Ghana economy was rated as a junk economy.

According to Ato Forson, the fiscal policies adopted since the takeover from the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration have positioned the country to be able to attract investors.

Ato Forson disclosed that Ghana’s GDP per capita has reached $3,385 for the first time.

He further assured the diaspora community that the country’s debt is now sustainable and the economic gains made will be fully sustained.

Speaking at a town hall meeting in London on Sunday, May 31, 2026, Ato Forson stated, “Our country is back. Today, Ghana is ranked the eighth-largest economy in Africa. Our GDP per capita is now $3,385 for the first time, and our debt is now sustainable, unlike in the past. The gains made will be sustained”.

He further appealed to investors and Ghanaians in the diaspora to come and invest in Ghana.

The Finance Minister stated, “Ghana is open for business. We welcome you. Come home and contribute. And so, we see you as an important partner. We see you as our brothers and sisters in the diaspora. And you still have a role to play in nation building.”

“And London is home to some of us. Some of us had the privilege of growing up here.

“And myself, Honourable Kwami Agbodza (Minister of Roads and Highways), not long ago used to be members of this chapter until we had the privilege to go back home to serve our country. And so, you can also be one of us if you decide to come home and take part in nation building.”

“I do not recall that our country had ever gone through such a level of economic crisis. The scale of the crisis was profound. It was extremely traumatic, if not distressful.” He stated.

“Our currency, the Ghana cedi, came under intense pressure. It nearly lost its value. Inflation rose to painful levels. Investor confidence deteriorated very sharply.

“In February 2022, Moody’s downgraded Ghana to CAA1. In August, S&P also downgraded us to CCC+,” he stated.

“Again in the same year, August, Fitch also downgraded Ghana to CCC. And in September, Fitch again downgraded Ghana further down to double C. Finally, in October 2022, Ghana lost access to the international capital market.”

“But the good news is that today our country is back. We are back.” He said.

“But let me share some of the outturn with you. I’m pleased to report that as a result of the measures that President Mahama took, today GDP growth is back. Ghana has recorded a GDP growth of six per cent in the year 2025.” He said.

“And most importantly, non-oil GDP growth was 7.6 per cent, the highest in 14 years.”

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Miracles Aboagye’s arrest a diversionary tactic for Mahama’s third-term agenda – Pundit claims

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Miracles Aboagye’s arrest a diversionary tactic for Mahama’s third-term agenda – Pundit claims

Nana Frimpong Zeiga, a Ghanaian entertainment pundit, has alleged that the arrest of NPP communications team member Miracles Aboagye is a diversionary tactic deployed by the government.

According to Nana Frimpong Zeiga, Miracles Aboagye’s arrest by EOCO is an attempt by the ruling NDC government to divert growing public attention from President Mahama’s alleged third-term agenda.

He alleged that Mahama’s third-term bid is likely to proceed unless he has been advised against it by the party’s executives.

Speaking on Kessben TV, Nana Frimpong Zeiga alleged, “This is a diversionary tactic. President Mahama will go for a third term if nothing changes. Mark my words. The third-term agenda has already been set in motion.

“Unless President Mahama has been advised by the NDC against it because it won’t help the party politically. They arrested Miracles because they wanted someone well-known so people would focus on that instead of Mahama’s alleged third-term bid,” he alleged.

He further added, “Miracles Aboagye isn’t above the laws of Ghana, and if he has done something wrong, the law should take its course. But there should be a proper way of handling such matters.

“Why can’t they treat Miracles the same way they treated NAPO? If they want him for questioning, they can simply invite him and his lawyers. But we need to pay attention to these Rambo-style arrests because they are alarming,” he added.

Meanwhile, Justice Abdulai, a Private legal practitioner, has bluntly told the NPP that no suspect has the legal right to determine when, where or how they should be arrested.

The Private legal practitioner detailed that provided law enforcement agencies act within the confines of the law, no one has the right to determine when and how they are arrested.

Justice Abdulai, however, raised concerns over the manner in which an arrest may be made, adding that the law does not give suspects the discretion to decide the timing or circumstances of their arrest.

Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story on Monday, July 13, Justice Abdulai stated, “No one has a right to determine when and how he is arrested. So long as it is within the law, and due process is followed in effecting the arrest, you cannot determine how, where and when you should be arrested”

“It is unfortunate when the arrest is made to look like it is intended to smear and cause unnecessary attention.”

He added, “If indeed he was under investigation and had been reporting, and had not done anything to suggest he was absconding, then I would expect that he could have been arrested at a more appropriate time before he attempted to travel.”

“Ordinarily, when you are under investigation, you should know, particularly when you have been admitted to bail, you cannot leave the jurisdiction. Your movements are relatively curtailed.”

Justice Abdulai noted that circumstances surrounding Miracles Aboagye’s arrest raise questions about whether the restrictions, if any, had been properly communicated to him and his legal team.

“I do not know how this one went such that this information was not revealed to him.”

Justice Abdulai asserted that communication between investigators and suspects is essential to avoid situations that could lead to misunderstandings during ongoing investigations. 

Meanwhile, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has been granted bail following his arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

According to the Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has reportedly been granted bail in the sum of GH¢50 million with three sureties.

Richard Ahiagbah expressed hope that the bail conditions would be met or varied to enable Miracles to secure his release.

Speaking on the Channel One Newsroom, Richard Ahiagbah stated, “My earlier briefing was GH¢50 million with three sureties. I hope that condition is either met or varied for him to be granted bail”.

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GH¢100,000 National Day of Prayer proceeds donated to Korle Bu dialysis centre – Afriyie Ankrah

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GH¢100,000 National Day of Prayer proceeds donated to Korle Bu dialysis centre – Afriyie Ankrah

Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the Presidential Envoy and Chairman of the National Planning Committee, has disclosed that the government has presented a total donation of GH¢100,000 to the Korle Bu Dialysis Centre.

The Presidential Envoy and Chairman of the National Planning Committee detailed that the Presidency decided to top up the amount with an additional GH¢63,427, bringing the total donation to GH¢100,000.

According to reports, on July 13, 2026, the government donated the GH¢100,000 proceeds raised during the event to the Korle Bu Dialysis Centre.

Speaking during the presentation, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah stated, “July 1 was the maiden edition, and it also marks Ghana’s birthday. The President thought it wise that, considering the numerous blessings the good Lord has bestowed upon us, we should give thanks. I recall that when we were about to organise this event, some people questioned why we should give thanks because there had been flooding. We took an offering on that day and promised that we would donate it to the Dialysis Centre.

“This is because some of us have encountered people who were healthy and strong but were suddenly diagnosed with kidney disease. I have seen people sell their properties just to pay for treatment. We thought it was important to bring our token to the Dialysis Centre. The offering amounted to GH¢36,573”, he said.

He added, “But we decided to top it up so that we could present a round figure. So, it is GH¢100,000 that we are presenting to you, and we believe this will be neither the first nor the last”.

Elvis Afriyie Ankrah also called on corporate entities to support the cause by making donations to assist individuals battling kidney failure.

“Going forward, we will continue to support this cause. I want to use this platform to encourage other corporate entities to do the same”, he added.

The Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam, also expressed his gratitude to the President and the organising team.

Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam stated, “We all know the consequences when patients can no longer afford dialysis services. We are also doing everything possible to improve the situation. In addition, we are strengthening our kidney transplant programme to ensure that we are able to provide the required procedures.

We are open to all forms of assistance from across the country, especially from corporate bodies. We also welcome support whenever we undertake community outreach programmes”, Dr Seidu Adam noted.

In related news, President John Dramani Mahama has said that while prayer and faith remain important pillars of national life, they must be complemented by hard work, discipline and responsibility to transform Ghana.

Mahama made the remarks during the 2026 National Day of Prayer held in Accra on Wednesday, July 1.

He called on Ghanaians to embrace a strong work ethic and actively contribute to national development.

President Mahama cited biblical teachings highlighting that genuine faith must be accompanied by practical efforts to bring about meaningful change.

“Our national journey reminds us of an enduring truth, ‘faith without works is dead,’ says James 2:26. And prayer without responsibility cannot transform an economy. Hope without discipline cannot create prosperity.

“Throughout history, God’s people have always combined faith with hard work. When Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, the people prayed but they also laboured. When Joseph prepared Egypt for the years of famine, they also planned wisely.”

President Mahama also urged Ghanaians to consciously reject bitterness, intolerance and all forms of divisive behaviour.

He called on citizens to prioritise unity, dialogue and collective hope as the country advances its national reset agenda.

Mahama argued that national progress cannot be achieved in an atmosphere of hostility, mistrust or division.

“Our constitution binds us together, our history unites us, and our future depends upon our ability to work together; therefore, let us reject bitterness, intolerance and division.

“Let us reject corruption and cynicism. Instead, let us embrace dialogue over hostility, service over self-interest, unity over division and hope over despair. No nation has ever achieved greatness by allowing its differences to define its future.”

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Schools in Yendi temporarily closed to mourn Yaa-Naa Abukari II

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Schools in Yendi temporarily closed to mourn Yaa-Naa Abukari II

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced a temporary closure of all public and private schools within the Yendi Municipality.

The temporary closure is to allow students and staff to observe the funeral rites of the late Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, Ndan Yaa-Naa Abukari II.

On Tuesday, July 14, the GES, in a statement issued, disclosed that the directive, which took effect from midday on Monday, July 13, will remain in force until Thursday, July 16.

They further disclosed that full academic activities expected to resume on Friday, July 17.

GES further explained that the decision was reached following consultations with the Northern Regional Director of Education, the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, the Yendi Municipal Chief Executive and the Gbewaa Palace.

They disclosed that the temporary closure is intended to honour the late King and demonstrate respect for the cultural heritage and traditions of the people of Dagbon.

GES further directed all students and members of staff within the municipality to observe the mourning period.

Meanwhile, the Yendi Municipal Chief Executive, Muniru Sogri, has explained that the government approved the closure to enable residents and the school community to participate in activities marking the passing of the Dagbon Overlord.

“Following the demise of the King of Dagbon, the Overlord, Yaa-Naa Abukari II, a decision was taken that to mourn the death of the King, public schools and also private schools have to close down,” Muniru Sogri said.

Meanwhile, in related news, the Dagbon Traditional Council has revealed that the third-day prayers for the late Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty Ndan Yaa-Naa Abukari II, will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

According to the Dagbon Traditional Council, the prayers form part of Islamic mourning traditions and will take place at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi at 10:00 a.m., with members of the public invited to attend and offer prayers for the soul of the late King.

The Dagbon Traditional Council announcement follows the burial of Yaa-Naa Abukari II in the early hours of Monday, July 13, 2026, within the sacred precincts of the Gbewaa Palace.

The Dagbon Traditional Council described the late King as a symbol of peace and unity.

They added that his reign was marked by efforts to promote harmony and development within the kingdom, urging the people of Dagbon to honour his memory by maintaining peace and avoiding conflict during the mourning period.

Meanwhile, the Council said arrangements for the full funeral rites of Yaa-Naa Abukari II will be announced in line with Dagbon tradition and royal protocol.

Reports suggest Ndan Yaa-Naa Abukari II, who was also President of the Dagbon Traditional Council and the Northern Region House of Chiefs, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

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