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22-year-old declares intention to contest Manhyia South parliamentary seat

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22-year-old declares intention to contest Manhyia South parliamentary seat

A 22-year-old law student, Nana Agyeiwaa Baffoe-Bonnie Michaels, popularly known as Okodie, has declared her intention to contest the Manhyia South parliamentary seat.

According to the 22-year-old, she will be contesting on the ticket of the Base Ghana First Movement in the 2028 general elections.

She expressed her desire to bring development and change to the constituency, adding that her decision was based on years of witnessing and experiencing the challenges confronting residents of the constituency.

Nana Agyeiwaa Baffoe-Bonnie Michaels identified 12 major challenges facing Manhyia South, namely youth unemployment, lack of support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), insufficient skills and vocational training opportunities, poor educational infrastructure and healthcare delivery.

She also noted the poor roads and drainage systems, sanitation challenges, security concerns, inadequate support for women and girls, limited sports and recreational facilities, digital exclusion and weak citizen engagement by elected leaders.

According to her, these challenges persist because political leaders have placed party interests above the needs of the people.

Speaking at a press conference at the party’s Ashanti Regional office in Kumasi, Nana Agyeiwaa Baffoe-Bonnie Michaels stated, “I understand the struggles of the people because I have lived through them. It is time for a new kind of leadership that listens, serves and delivers”.

“I proudly identify with the Base Movement Ghana because it is committed to putting Ghana first, empowering citizens, promoting accountability and creating opportunities for all,” she said.

“The time has come for a new generation of leadership that listens, serves and delivers. Together, we can build a stronger Manhyia South and a stronger Ghana,” she said.

In a video shared by askghmedia, the 22-year-old law student was quoted to have said, “I have seen no progress in Manhyia South. Therefore, as a 22-year-old woman, I declare my intention to contest for the position of Member of Parliament for Manhyia South on the ticket of the Base Ghana First Movement to bring significant development to the constituency.”

Some netizens reacting to the 22-year-old  student declaration stated, “Whether she is 22 or 62, voters will judge her by her policies, leadership, and ability to deliver, not her age”.

A netizen added, “Declaring that there has been no progress is a strong claim. She will need to back it up with evidence and a better plan”.

One X user added, “Just going through the comments section and am really shocked; most people are concluding or giving their opinions because of her age . Wish I could vote for her cus I like her courage”.

“Making bold promises is the easy part. The challenge is convincing the people that you have practical solutions and the ability to deliver them”, a netizen added.

Another X user added, “Age should never be a barrier to leadership. The real question is whether she has the vision, competence, and commitment to deliver if given the opportunity”.

In related news, the founder of the Base party, George Oti Bonsu, has boldly declared that the former Assin Central MP, Ken Agyapong, will lead the Base party in the 2028 general elections.

According to the former financier of the NPP, he has warned members of the Base party not to speak negatively about Ken Agyapong or other political opponents.

Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on June 22, 2026, George Oti Bonsu made this known, stressing that Kwame Nkrumah Tikese already knows who will lead the Base party. 

He disclosed to host Kwame Nkrumah Tikese that Ken Agyapong was set to lead them into the 2028 election.

His revelation follows Kwame Nkrumah Tikese, who quizzed Oti Bonsu, who will be the flagbearer of his movement.

Kwame Nkrumah Tikese stated that he believed Ken Agyapong was their flagbearer, to which Oti Bonsu stated, “You know … God should increase your age this morning.”

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“Miracles Aboagye’s arrest part of the political tricks” – Justin Kodua

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“Miracles Aboagye’s arrest part of the political tricks” – Justin Kodua

Justin Kodua, the General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has alleged that the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye is all part of a political trick by the NDC government.

The NPP General Secretary argued that the arrest of Miracles Aboagye is to create a public perception of guilt before any legal process had taken place.

He insisted that no individual should be condemned without evidence being tested in court.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Monday, July 13, following the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Justin Frimpong Kodua stated, “It is all part of the political tricks to create the impression that because an accountant has admitted to committing a crime, by extension Miracles Aboagye is also guilty. What place does that have in law? It doesn’t make any sense to any of us”.

He also asserted that no one should be shielded from accountability, but law enforcement agencies must ensure investigations and arrests are conducted in accordance with the law.

“I’ve always said that the NDC government needs to tread cautiously. Power is transient, and no condition is permanent. No one is above the law. If someone has committed a crime, it is the duty of the state to arraign that person before a court of competent jurisdiction, but not this kind of Rambo-style behaviour,” he stated.

He further alleged that the arrest formed part of a pattern of intimidation targeting members of the opposition.

Justin Kodua warned that normalising such practices could have long-term implications for Ghana’s democratic governance.

He further called on the media and civil society organisations to remain impartial and speak against any perceived abuse of due process.

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.

Also, 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”.

@ghnow_ “Release my father for me!” — An NPP protester appeals to EOCO officials during the demonstration demanding the release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – South Bay Fire Photo 📸🔥

No one has the right to determine when and how he is arrested – NPP told 

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No one has the right to determine when and how he is arrested – NPP told 

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 he is 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”.

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.

@ghnow_ “We have been here for 6 hours.” — NPP supporters say during the protest at the EOCO headquarters, demanding the release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Akufo-Addo mourns Yaa-Naa Abukari II’s death; recalls his role in ending Dagbon crisis

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Akufo-Addo mourns Yaa-Naa Abukari II’s death; recalls his role in ending Dagbon crisis

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Yaa-Naa Abukari II, Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom.

Akufo-Addo described the late Yaa-Naa as a unifying leader whose reign restored dignity, peace and cultural pride to Dagbon after years of conflict.

In a statement issued following the customary announcement of the King’s death by the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, Akufo-Addo recalled that Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II, then Yoo Naa of Savelugu, worked with other royal princes to implement the roadmap that led to the restoration of the Dagbon kingship during his presidency.

Akufo-Addo also recounted being conferred with the traditional title “Naa Abudani” in 2020 in recognition of his role in the reconciliation process and urged the chiefs, kingmakers and elders of Dagbon to ensure a peaceful succession in accordance with the customs and traditions of the kingdom.

In a post shared on social media, Akufo-Addo wrote, “I have been informed that the customary announcement serving notice of the sad passing of His Majesty Yaa – Naa Mahama Abukari II, overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, has been issued by the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. 

A great figure of unity, strength and the enduring legacy of a proud and dignified people, Yaa – Naa Mahama Abukari II joins the illustrious list of Dagbon royals who have enabled the steady progress of Dagbon for over three centuries. 

He was pivotal to solving what, for years unending, became known as the “Dagbon Crisis” when he was then the Chief of Savelegu (Yoo Naa), which eventually culminated in his ultimate rise to the apex of Dagbon “namship” as Yaa Naa during my tenure as President of the Republic. He and the two younger princes at the time, with mutual respect and affection, accepted my advice towards the implementation of the special solution to the special circumstances of the Dagbon Kingdom at the time.

I was deeply honoured when he conferred on me the title “Naa Abudani” in 2020, as recognition of my efforts towards the reconciliation process in Dagbon, when I joined him in Yendi to celebrate the 1st Damba Festival following his enskinment. It is an honour I will always treasure.

His reign has been marked by a rapid resurgence of dignity, pride, unity and cultural renaissance across Dagbon. I urge the Chiefs, Kingmakers and elders of Dagbon to ensure that his legacy is cemented by ensuring a smooth and peaceful transition in line with the time-tested customs and traditions of Dagbon. It is reassuring to note that a regent has already been successfully enskinned.  I call on all well-meaning Ghanaians to support him and the people of Dagbon during this difficult period.

My wife Rebecca and I extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to his family, the Chiefs, elders and good people of Dagbon. May his soul rest in perfect peace in the Bosom of the Almighty until the Last Day of the Resurrection when we shall all meet again”.

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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Miracles Aboagye’s GH¢50m bail conditions cruel and oppressive – EOCO told

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Miracles Aboagye’s GH¢50m bail conditions cruel and oppressive – EOCO told

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 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.

His comments follows, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the NPP Communications Team member, 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”.

It will be recalled that the former Director of Communications and spokesperson for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team is Dennis Miracle Aboagye.

Reports suggest the aspiring Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Sources told GHnow.com that Miracle Aboagye was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport as part of investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which is reportedly probing allegations that he misappropriated millions of cedis during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC).

NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, in a Facebook post, confirmed the arrest by EOCO officers with the assistance of Immigration officials at the Accra International Airport.

He revealed that Miracles’ lawyers have since been denied access to him; his whereabouts remain unknown, and no charges have been filed against him.

Meanwhile, EOCO has revealed that Gerald Appiah, an accomplice arrested alongside NPP communicator Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has begun voluntarily returning loot connected to the GH¢55 million financial irregularities being investigated.

In a press statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, EOCO disclosed that 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 further detailed 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.

According to EOCO, Gerald Appiah has voluntarily commenced repayment of funds connected to the crimes being probed but added that repayments do not conclude the investigative process.

“EOCO notes that Gerald Appiah has voluntarily begun refunding (returning the Loot) of funds connected to the crimes under investigation. These recoveries do not and by themselves, conclude the investigative process, neither does it absolve any suspect of any crime”, the EOCO statement read.

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Ghana Association of Banks slams Okaikwei North MP over confrontation with CalBank

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Ghana Association of Banks slams Okaikwei North MP over confrontation with CalBank

The Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) has slammed the Okaikwei North Member of Parliament, Theresa Lardi Awuni, over her confrontation with staff of a member bank which remained open during the recent national clean-up exercise on Friday, July 10, 2026.

GAB defended one of its member banks and condemned the alleged conduct of the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei North towards a CalBank worker.

According to GAB, they have taken note of an incident in which the MP reportedly visited the bank’s branch and made disparaging remarks and later indicated that she had contacted the bank’s Managing Director to express her displeasure.

The Ghana Association of Banks disclosed that it became aware of the incident through videos and commentary circulating on social media.

GAB, in its statement issued on July 13, 2026, explained that banks have consistently been recognised as essential service providers in Ghana, citing a designation established during the COVID-19 pandemic under the Imposition of Restrictions Act, 2020 (Act 1012) and the accompanying Executive Instrument (E.I. 65).

They added that the classification has remained unchanged under successive governments.

Parts of the statement read, “It is important to recall that during the nationwide restrictions imposed in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Ghana, acting under the Imposition of Restrictions Act, 2020 (Act 1012), issued the Imposition of Restrictions (Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic) Instrument, 2020 (E.I. 65, Second Schedule, Part A, Item 13).

“This Instrument, together with subsequent instruments issued under Act 1012, expressly listed banks and other financial institutions among the essential service providers exempted from the restrictions on movement and business operations imposed during the partial lockdown of the Greater Accra and Kumasi metropolitan areas”, it stated.

They further disclosed that before the exercise, the Association engaged the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council on July 9, 2026, to seek clarification on the participation of banks and later received the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs’ directive stating that while non-essential businesses were to close between 6:00 am and 1:00 pm, institutions providing essential and emergency services were exempt.

The statement added, “As the Bank of Ghana, banks and other specialised deposit-taking institutions are listed and classified among essential service providers, member bank branches were exempted from this closure requirement”.

GAB described reports of the MP’s conduct at the bank branch as “deeply concerning and unfortunate.”

“It is against this background that GAB finds it deeply concerning and unfortunate to learn of an encounter in which a Member of Parliament is reported to have entered a member bank’s branch, forced her way to the manager’s office, and confronted branch staff including reportedly describing a staff member engaged in the clean-up exercise in demeaning terms over the branch’s decision to remain open”,  the Association stated.

GAB further stressed that while it would not defend any member bank that violated a lawful government directive, it would equally not tolerate the intimidation or abuse of bank employees.

“We wish to state clearly that the branch in question remained open to the public during the exercise precisely because banks are classified as essential service providers, and that, notwithstanding this, staff of the bank actively participated in the clean-up exercise as directed by GAB and in the spirit of the President’s national call to action”, they added.

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@ghnow_ Okaikwei North MP blasts CalBank for disregarding President Mahama’s order to participate in the National General Cleaning Exercise. #GHNow #fyp ♬ son original – user97617855403

Dagbon Traditional Council to hold third-day prayers for late Yaa-Naa Abukari II on July 16

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Dagbon Traditional Council to hold third-day prayers for late Yaa-Naa Abukari II on July 16

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.

Meanwhile, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, commiserates with the chiefs and people of the Dagbon Kingdom following the death of Yaa-Naa Abukari Mahama II.

According to Dr Bawumia, the late monarch’s reign was short but impactful, adding that he was a unifying leader whose reign brought peace, stability, and development to the traditional area.

Dr Bawumia, in a statement, described the death of Dagbon overlord as a great loss not only to the kingdom but to Ghana as a whole.

In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, Dr Bawumia wrote, “To Allah we belong completely and to Him shall we return ultimately”.

“It is with grief that I send my sincere condolences to the Chiefs and people of the Dagbon Kingdom on the passing of Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II.”

“Ndan Ya-Na Abukari II emerged as the King of Dagbon during one of the most challenging periods in Dagbon history, and with ancestral wisdom and patience, he guided the ancient Kingdom towards peace, unity and prosperity,” he said.

“His reign was short but greatly impactful. Through his wise leadership, he united families once broken and healed a society greatly fractured before him. He represented a blend of tradition and modernity perfectly in the way he led Dagbon. He constantly advocated for and lobbied for major developmental projects in Dagbon.”

“At the personal level, I benefited immensely from his counsel during my time as Vice President of Ghana and later, as the Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party. It was always an honour to pay him homage at the ancient Gbewaa Palace and to draw from his immeasurable wisdom and guidance.”

“His passing marks a great loss to me, to the Dagbon Kingdom, and to Ghana as a whole. “May Allah comfort his immediate family, the Chiefs, and people of Dagbon, and Ghana as a whole. It is a painful affliction,” he said.

Where will Miracles Aboagye get 3 sureties for GH¢50m bail? – Atta Akyea fires EOCO

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Where will Miracles Aboagye get 3 sureties for GH¢50m bail? – Atta Akyea fires EOCO

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 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.

His comments follows, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the NPP Communications Team member, 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”.

It will be recalled that the former Director of Communications and spokesperson for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team is Dennis Miracle Aboagye.

Reports suggest the aspiring Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Sources told GHnow.com that Miracle Aboagye was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport as part of investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which is reportedly probing allegations that he misappropriated millions of cedis during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC).

NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, in a Facebook post, confirmed the arrest by EOCO officers with the assistance of Immigration officials at the Accra International Airport.

He revealed that Miracles’ lawyers have since been denied access to him; his whereabouts remain unknown, and no charges have been filed against him.

Meanwhile, EOCO has revealed that Gerald Appiah, an accomplice arrested alongside NPP communicator Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has begun voluntarily returning loot connected to the GH¢55 million financial irregularities being investigated.

In a press statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, EOCO disclosed that 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 further detailed 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.

According to EOCO, Gerald Appiah has voluntarily commenced repayment of funds connected to the crimes being probed but added that repayments do not conclude the investigative process.

“EOCO notes that Gerald Appiah has voluntarily begun refunding (returning the Loot) of funds connected to the crimes under investigation. These recoveries do not and by themselves, conclude the investigative process, neither does it absolve any suspect of any crime”, the EOCO statement read.

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Dennis Miracles Aboagye granted GH¢50 million bail

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Dennis Miracles Aboagye granted GH¢50 million bail

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the NPP Communications Team member, 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”.

It will be recalled that the former Director of Communications and spokesperson for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team is Dennis Miracle Aboagye.

Reports suggest the aspiring Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Sources told GHnow.com that Miracle Aboagye was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport as part of investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which is reportedly probing allegations that he misappropriated millions of cedis during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC).

NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, in a Facebook post, confirmed the arrest by EOCO officers with the assistance of Immigration officials at the Accra International Airport.

He revealed that Miracles’ lawyers have since been denied access to him; his whereabouts remain unknown, and no charges have been filed against him.

Meanwhile, EOCO has revealed that Gerald Appiah, an accomplice arrested alongside NPP communicator Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has begun voluntarily returning loot connected to the GH¢55 million financial irregularities being investigated.

In a press statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, EOCO disclosed that 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 further detailed 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.

According to EOCO, Gerald Appiah has voluntarily commenced repayment of funds connected to the crimes being probed but added that repayments do not conclude the investigative process.

“EOCO notes that Gerald Appiah has voluntarily begun refunding (returning the Loot) of funds connected to the crimes under investigation. These recoveries do not and by themselves, conclude the investigative process, neither does it absolve any suspect of any crime”, the EOCO statement read.

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Miracles Aboagye’s accomplice in GH¢55m theft and money laundering returning his loot – EOCO

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Miracles Aboagye’s accomplice in GH¢55m theft and money laundering returning his loot – EOCO

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has revealed that Gerald Appiah, an accomplice arrested alongside NPP communicator Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has begun voluntarily returning loots connected to the GH¢55 million financial irregularities being investigated.

In a press statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, EOCO disclosed that 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 further detailed 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.

According to EOCO, Gerald Appiah has voluntarily commenced repayment of funds connected to the crimes being probed but added that repayments do not conclude the investigative process.

“EOCO notes that Gerald Appiah has voluntarily begun refunding (returning the Loot) of funds connected to the crimes under investigation. These recoveries do not and by themselves, conclude the investigative process, neither does it absolve any suspect of any crime”, the EOCO statement read.

Read EOCO full statement below:

“ARREST OF DENNIS ABOAGYE (a.k.a Miracles) AND GERALD APPIAH IN RESPECT OF GHC55 MILLION INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE INTER-MINISTERIAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON DECENTRALISATION (MCCoD

Accra, 13 July 2026

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) wishes to inform the general public that it has arrested Mr Dennis Edward Aboagye, former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), in connection with ongoing investigations into alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities at the Secretariat. The arrest follows extensive investigations commenced by EOCO after receiving a petition from the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD requesting further investigations into a forensic audit conducted into the affairs of the Secretariat covering the period from 1 August 2022 to 2 February 2025.

The investigations, which commenced last year following an initial forensic audit of the IMCCoD and the subsequent petition, concern the suspected misappropriation, misapplication, diversion and theft of public funds amounting to about GHe55 million

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

EOCO notes that Gerald Appiah has voluntarily begun refunding (returning the Loot) of funds connected to the crimes under investigation. These recoveries do not, by themselves, conclude the investigative process; neither does it absolve any suspect of any crime.

Following significant new findings last week relating to suspected fraud and theft involving Mr Dennis Aboagye (who is already aware of the investigation and has already visited the office or it). EOCO initiated an operational plan to effect his arrest this week. As part of this process. Mr Aboagye was placed on the Stop Order a week ago to prevent any sudden travel that could impede the investigation this week. Unknown to the Office, he had already departed the country.

Upon his arrival at the Kotoka International Airport on Saturday night, officers of the Ghana Immigration Service executed the Stop Order and handed Mr Aboagye over to EOCO on Sunday morning. He subsequently accompanied investigators on a search on Sunday, which is expected to continue today,

EOCO further confirms that Mr Aboagye will be granted bail in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of Ghana. Likewise, Mr Gerald Appiah is expected to complete his bail conditions today and will be released while investigations continue.

EOCO remains committed to conducting its investigations professionally, impartially and strictly within the law. The Office will continue to respect the constitutional rights of all persons under investigation while pursuing its mandate to investigate economic and organised crime and recover public assets.

The public is assured that further updates will be provided as and when appropriate”.

EOCO statement comes on the heels of the arrest of the former Director of Communications and spokesperson for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracle Aboagye.

 Reports suggest the aspiring Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Sources told GHnow.com that Miracle Aboagye was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport as part of investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which is reportedly probing allegations that he misappropriated millions of cedis during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC).

NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, in a Facebook post, confirmed the arrest by EOCO officers with the assistance of Immigration officials at the Accra International Airport.

He revealed that Miracles’ lawyers have since been denied access to him; his whereabouts remain unknown, and no charges have been filed against him.

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Okatakyie Afrifa led a group of 30 macho men – Police details   

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Okatakyie Afrifa led a group of 30 macho men – Police details   

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, a Ghanaian media personality, 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.

According to reports, the chaos ensued when Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah attempted to present a court document indicating that the election had been injuncted.

In a post shared on TikTok, Ghanaian blogger Dek360 sharing the video, wrote, “Chaos and violence have marred the NPP Afigya Sekyere East Constituency executive elections following the arrest of Okatakyie Afrifa and several members of his team by the Ghana Police Service.

“Members of Okatakyie’s team were assaulted during the incident. Although a court injunction had reportedly been served to halt the elections, the confrontation occurred while Afrifa was attempting to present the legal documents to law enforcement officers”.

A viral footage from the scene showed several men in civilian clothing amid a heavy deployment of armed personnel from the Ghana Police Service.

Afrifa-Mensah, who was wearing a green and black jersey with yellow stripes, was seen being escorted by police officers into the back of a police vehicle, with other individuals also taken into custody, while some fled the scene.

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@ghnow_ BREAKING: Ghana Police officers have allegedly used pepper spray on protesters during the chaotic scenes at the EOCO headquarters, where NPP supporters are demanding the release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

“The problem is not the rain” – Duncan-Williams on Ghana’s flooding and sanitation crisis

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“The problem is not the rain” – Duncan-Williams on Ghana’s flooding and sanitation crisis

Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the General Overseer of Action Chapel International, has weighed in on Ghana’s flooding.

He argued that Ghana’s flooding problem is not about rains but the human beings.

According to Duncan-Williams, the problem goes beyond rainfall, urging Ghanaians to take responsibility for environmental challenges, including flooding and poor sanitation, rather than blaming the government.

He explained that human actions and attitudes are major contributors to the recurring flooding and sanitation challenges.

Nicholas Duncan-Williams asserted that some residents invest heavily in constructing expensive homes but fail to contribute towards improving roads and drainage systems in their communities.

Speaking in a viral video, the renowned preacher stated, “… When I stood out here before the people to lead prayer, to block the rains and to deal with my anger about the destruction that has taken place, the Lord convicted me that you blame me and you blame the devil for everything. You all don’t take responsibility for anything”.

“The problem is not the rain or the fire. The problem is you human beings,” Archbishop Duncan-Williams stated.

“I was surprised at some of the places we went to … seeing some of the expensive houses built and the road that leads to the houses. Some of the houses, the gate alone can build a house,” he said.

“Why do we live with filth? It’s enough. We all look well dressed like angels. But we are no angels. We are shaky lilies,” he remarked.

“Every time we are insulting politicians, we are all part of the politicians. Tell somebody, you are a politician. Say, we are all politicians,” he told the congregation.

Duncan-Williams’ remarks come on the heels of the June 29, 2026, rainstorm that hit several parts of the country, wreaking havoc, displacing residents and claiming 13 lives.

In other news, Frederick Amissah, the Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, has disclosed that the Akufo-Addo government redirected $65 million from a World Bank loan intended for flood protection under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project to finance COVID-19 activities.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, July 6, 2026, Frederick Amissah explained that nearly half of the $137 million already drawn down from the $350 million GARID facility was channelled into pandemic-related spending.

He also rejected the claims that delayed disbursements slowed GARID’s progress, stressing that funds were released on time.

Frederick Amissah disclosed that the GARID is one of several World Bank-financed projects requiring strict oversight, as repayment ultimately falls on Ghanaian taxpayers.

According to him, since the Mahama administration assumed office in 2025, it uncovered multiple cases of project funds being misapplied.

He detailed that the Ghana Economic Transformation (GET) Project, close to GH¢1 billion, was reportedly spent on travel in 2024 alone.

Frederick Amissah, breaking down the figures, stated that of the $65 million diverted for pandemic response, $60.8 million has since been retired, leaving about $4.2 million outstanding.

@ghnow_ ACCRA TODAY: This is Tudu, two days after the national clean-up exercise, highlighting the current state of sanitation in the area. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Ma Oman Yi Ho Nhia Wo – Bomaa Paradise Singers

Over 20 NPP people arrested under Mahama gov’t – Salam Mustapha

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Over 20 NPP people arrested under Mahama gov’t – Salam Mustapha

Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said over twenty NPP members have been arrested under the John Mahama government.

According to Salam Mustapha, the current John Mahama National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration is the “most intolerant” government Ghana has ever seen.

His comments come on the back of the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

Speaking to the media when the NPP supporters gathered at EOCO’s office to demand answers on Miracles’ whereabouts, Salam Mustapha stated, “This is perversion of the highest order I have seen; the most intolerant government this country has ever produced. They will not allow any access to him; they will not talk to anybody; they have no respect for anybody.

“They don’t tell you why they are arresting you; they just come and pick you and take you away. That is the Ghana in which we live today,” he said.

He further questioned why Miracles was arrested upon his return to Ghana, arguing that he did not pose any flight risk.

“He travelled and the moment he returned to Ghana, he was arrested, not when he was going. The guy was not absconding. We arrest people when we think they are flight risks; this guy is here, always on TV and radio.

“He travelled and has returned to his motherland; you go and arrest him from the airport and come and dump him here that nobody should attend to him, and it is an order from above, is this democracy?” he said.

“Under this government, over 20 NPP people have been arrested. Some of the arrests are due to the silliest of reasons,” 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, “ARREST OF DENNIS ABOAGYE (a.k.a Miracles) AND GERALD APPIAH IN RESPECT OF GHC55 MILLION INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE INTER-MINISTERIAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON DECENTRALISATION (MCCoD

Accra, 13 Julv 2026

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) wishes to inform the general public that it has arrested Mr Dennis Edward Aboagye, former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), in connection with ongoing investigations into alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities at the Secretariat. The arrest follows extensive investigations commenced by EOCO after receiving a petition from the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD requesting further investigations into a forensic audit conducted into the affairs of the Secretariat covering the period from 1 August 2022 to 2 February 2025.

The investigations, which commenced last year following an initial forensic audit of the IMCCoD and the subsequent petition, concern the suspected misappropriation, misapplication, diversion and theft of public funds amounting to about GHe55 million

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

EOCO notes that Gerald Appiah has voluntarily begun refunding (returning the Loot) of funds connected to the crimes under investigation. These recoveries do not, by themselves, conclude the investigative process; neither does it absolve any suspect of any crime.

Following significant new findings last week relating to suspected fraud and theft involving Mr Dennis Aboagye (who is already aware of the investigation and has already visited the office or it). EOCO initiated an operational plan to effect his arrest this week. As part of this process. Mr Aboagye was placed on the Stop Order a week ago to prevent any sudden travel that could impede the investigation this week. Unknown to the Office, he had already departed the country.

Upon his arrival at the Kotoka International Airport on Saturday night, officers of the Ghana Immigration Service executed the Stop Order and handed Mr Aboagye over to EOCO on Sunday morning. He subsequently accompanied investigators on a search on Sunday, which is expected to continue today,

EOCO further confirms that Mr Aboagye will be granted bail in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of Ghana. Likewise, Mr Gerald Appiah is expected to complete his bail conditions today and will be released while investigations continue”.

‘I am a member of Pentecost, but I stopped attending after church funds were used to build a prison’ – Miner

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‘I am a member of Pentecost, but I stopped attending after church funds were used to build a prison’ – Miner

A young miner has gone viral on social media after claiming that he stopped attending church after funds were used to build a prison.

According to the young miner, he has stopped attending the Pentecost Church after church funds were used to build a prison.

According to the miner, attending church has never been a significant part of his life since childhood.

In the viral video, the man behind the camera questioned the miner, and he responded, asserting that, instead of attending church and spending money there, he would rather donate to orphanages and support vulnerable children.

The young miner explained that although he once attended church, he decided to stop after learning that the Church of Pentecost had used church funds to build a prison.

He argued that the church fund could have instead been directed toward supporting the poor and needy within the church.

The miner stated, “I was a member of The Church of Pentecost, but I stopped attending after church funds were used to build a prison while some people are dying of hunger elsewhere. The Church of Pentecost has a university, yet church members who attend the institution still pay fees. I would rather give my offerings and tithes to support orphans”.

He further highlighted that although the Church of Pentecost owns a university, members from poor backgrounds do not receive free access to education as they are still required to pay tuition fees.

Some Ghanaians reacting to his claims stated, “Mercy and compassion are supposed to be shown also to those who have committed wrongs. Even the Bible says, “LOVE YOUR ENEMIES; Do good to them that despitefully use you.”

Prisoners also need good living conditions. They are still human and do not have to live like animals”.

“It’s a lie. He just wanted to stop going to church and was looking for an excuse to do so. I thought he would say he now gives his tithe and offerings to orphans, but to say “I would rather give my offerings and tithes to orphans “ suggests he hasn’t started doing that either”, one X user added.

A netizen added, “The thing with “helping the poor and vulnerable” is that if it continues in perpetuity, it invites people to choose to be “the poor and vulnerable”.

The best approach is to pick the “poor and dedicated”, equip them and raise them to the point where they no longer need support”.

One more netizen added, “It’s worrying that people think the total population of prisoners are guilty of their offence or hardened criminals.

There are innocent people in prisons and people who want to transform too.

You, the person reading this, can be in prison. So change that mindset”.

“It’ll shock you to know that there are people in the church who struggle to pay fees, rent and some bills. Instead of using those funds to make the lives of those people better before doing something else, see what’s going on”, an X user added.

In related news, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, has told Ghanaians to stop always placing blame on politicians.

According to Apostle Eric Nyamekye, citizens must also accept responsibility for the country’s governance and development.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, however, acknowledged that leadership plays a crucial role in national development, but highlighted that the character of the people ultimately shapes the success or failure of their leaders.

He further urged Ghanaians to contribute to the peace and prosperity of the nation wherever they find themselves, adding that national transformation requires the collective efforts of all citizens.

The Church of Pentecost Chairman noted that Ghana’s progress cannot be left in the hands of a few political leaders.

Delivering the sermon at the 2026 National Day of Prayer in Accra on Wednesday, July 1, Apostle Nyamekye stated, “We are making a mistake by always blaming politicians. How many are they? What about the millions of us? Our forebears did not think the way we are thinking in our generation.

How many politicians and government appointees do we have in a population of 35, 34 million plus? How can these few people determine our destiny? Seventy-one per cent of us claim to be Christians. If we are not part of the corruption, how could we have felt it?” he questioned.

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Mahama gov’t the most intolerant – Salam Mustapha

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Mahama gov’t the most intolerant – Salam Mustapha

Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has labelled the current John Mahama National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration as the “most intolerant” government Ghana has ever seen.

His comments come on the back of the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

Speaking to the media when the NPP supporters gathered at EOCO’s office to demand answers on Miracles’ whereabouts, Salam Mustapha stated, “This is perversion of the highest order I have seen; the most intolerant government this country has ever produced. They will not allow any access to him; they will not talk to anybody; they have no respect for anybody.

“They don’t tell you why they are arresting you; they just come and pick you and take you away. That is the Ghana in which we live today,” he said.

He further questioned why Miracles was arrested upon his return to Ghana, arguing that he did not pose any flight risk.

“He travelled and the moment he returned to Ghana, he was arrested, not when he was going. The guy was not absconding. We arrest people when we think they are flight risks; this guy is here, always on TV and radio.

“He travelled and has returned to his motherland; you go and arrest him from the airport and come and dump him here that nobody should attend to him, and it is an order from above, is this democracy?” he said.

“Under this government, over 20 NPP people have been arrested. Some of the arrests are due to the silliest of reasons,” 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, “ARREST OF DENNIS ABOAGYE (a.k.a Miracles) AND GERALD APPIAH IN RESPECT OF GHC55 MILLION INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE INTER-MINISTERIAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON DECENTRALISATION (MCCoD

Accra, 13 Julv 2026

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) wishes to inform the general public that it has arrested Mr Dennis Edward Aboagye, former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), in connection with ongoing investigations into alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities at the Secretariat. The arrest follows extensive investigations commenced by EOCO after receiving a petition from the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD requesting further investigations into a forensic audit conducted into the affairs of the Secretariat covering the period from 1 August 2022 to 2 February 2025.

The investigations, which commenced last year following an initial forensic audit of the IMCCoD and the subsequent petition, concern the suspected misappropriation, misapplication, diversion and theft of public funds amounting to about GHe55 million

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

EOCO notes that Gerald Appiah has voluntarily begun refunding (returning the Loot) of funds connected to the crimes under investigation. These recoveries do not, by themselves, conclude the investigative process; neither does it absolve any suspect of any crime.

Following significant new findings last week relating to suspected fraud and theft involving Mr Dennis Aboagye (who is already aware of the investigation and has already visited the office or it). EOCO initiated an operational plan to effect his arrest this week. As part of this process. Mr Aboagye was placed on the Stop Order a week ago to prevent any sudden travel that could impede the investigation this week. Unknown to the Office, he had already departed the country.

Upon his arrival at the Kotoka International Airport on Saturday night, officers of the Ghana Immigration Service executed the Stop Order and handed Mr Aboagye over to EOCO on Sunday morning. He subsequently accompanied investigators on a search on Sunday, which is expected to continue today,

EOCO further confirms that Mr Aboagye will be granted bail in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of Ghana. Likewise, Mr Gerald Appiah is expected to complete his bail conditions today and will be released while investigations continue”.

@ghnow_ “We no dey go anywhere!” — NPP supporters chant during the protest at the EOCO headquarters demanding the release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

“Kodua must resign” — NPP Grassroots Alliance for Victory 2028 petitions party’s Council of Elders

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“Kodua must resign” — NPP Grassroots Alliance for Victory 2028 petitions party’s Council of Elders

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), Grassroots Alliance for Victory 2028 has petitioned the party’s Council of Elders, demanding the immediate resignation of NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua.

In a viral video shared on X, some members of the NPP Grassroots Alliance for Victory 2028 were spotted protesting.

The protesting NPP grassroots were heard chanting, “JFK step down, JFK step down, JFK step down”.

The NPP grassroots were also spotted with a banner which read,  JFK must go, JFK must resign”

Meanwhile, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced his intention to contest again for the position.

JFK revealed he is seeking to continue the work he has started at the party’s secretariat.

He explained that the decision was motivated by the need to consolidate reforms and strengthen the party ahead of future electoral contests.

“I will contest again as the General Secretary of the NPP to continue the good works,” he stated.

In related news, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced it will hold its National Delegates Conference on Saturday, September 19, 2026, to elect national officers of the party.

In a statement signed by Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary made known.

He revealed that the decision was approved by the party’s National Council after meetings held on June 25, 2026.

The statement issued by Justin Kodua read, “The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has fixed Saturday, September 19, 2026, as the date for its National Delegates Conference, at which delegates will, among other matters, elect National Officers of the Party pursuant to Article 10(1) of the Party Constitution.

The decision was taken by the National Executive Committee (NEC) and subsequently approved by the National Council at their respective meetings held on Thursday, June 25, 2026

Ahead of the conference, the General Secretary, acting pursuant to Article 19(2) of the Party Constitution, hereby formally invites proposals for amendments to the Party’s Constitution.

All proposed amendments should be submitted to the Office of the General Secretary at the Party’s National Headquarters or transmitted electronically via nppconstitutionalamendment@gmail.com.

The deadline for the submission of all proposals is Friday, July 17, 2026

The Party encourages all members and stakeholders to take advantage of this constitutional review process by submitting proposals that will further strengthen the Party’s structures. enhance its internal democratic processes, and promote effective governance

As the Party prepares for its National Delegates Conference, it remains committed to constitutionalism, internal democracy, and the rule of law, ensuring adherence to the Party Constitution and its democratic traditions”.

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Accra is too underdeveloped to be so expensive – TikToker

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Accra is too underdeveloped to be so expensive – TikToker

A TikToker identified as Rosie Mensah has said Ghana’s capital Accra is too underdeveloped to be so expensive.

She disclosed that she’s been living in Ghana for seven months, and it seems like the costs keep going up.

According to the TikToker, it is not even about the fact that Accra is underdeveloped, but one does not get value for what they pay for.  

She disclosed that prices in Accra are so outrageous, from housing, accommodation, transportation and food.

Speaking in a viral video shared on TiKTok, Rosie Mensah, reacting to an X post, which questioned why Accra is too underdeveloped to be so expensive, stated, “ I came across this post on Instagram the other day which basically says Accra is too underdeveloped to be so expensive. As someone living in Accra for the past seven months, I agree.

Not even for the fact of being underdeveloped, so just not getting value for what you pay, and I felt this since the beginning”.  

She added,  “What you pay for is not what you get, and the cost for things is outrageous, from housing, accommodation, transportation and food. The prices don’t make sense from what you are getting.

You are paying in USD in places where there are no sidewalks; even when we do have sidewalks, there are big holes in them or no consistent water, or consistent electricity, but you are paying so much.

For the average Ghanaian earning in cedis just to be able to afford daily live I just don’t understand why it is so expensive. What is the reason?”.

She further disclosed that she has seen the argument claiming the diaspora are to blame for the price increase.

The netizen argued, “I don’t necessarily agree with that because at the end of the day people are making decisions on how they want to price things. I don’t think it thr fault of diasporans. Over raw Accra is too expensive for what you are getting”.

Some netizens reacting to her remarks stated, “Accra has electrical issues, poor customer service, and bad infrastructure”.

“The answer is simple. IT’S GREED. The overpricing stems from greed, where everybody wants to be rich overnight, and they think overpricing is the way to get there”, one TikToker added.

A netizen added, “We have houses in Accra costing near a million dollars but the emergency service isn’t working. Lol”.

One TikToker added, “Accra is not New York, but the pricing strategy is like that of New York. Rent prices are too extreme”.

In related news, Massimiliano Colasuonno Taricone, the Consul of Ghana to Italy and Trasacco Boss, has raised an alarm concerning the housing and rent prices in Ghana’s capital, Greater Accra.

According to the Trasacco Boss, Accra has a very high percentage of wealthy Ghanaians, who even own multiple properties, but keep them empty rather than rent them out at controlled prices.

He admitted that House and rent prices have spiralled out of control in Ghana’s capital, the Greater Accra.

The Trasacco Boss added that House and rent prices are a bubble that’s about to burst.

Massimiliano Colasuonno Taricone argued that in a post on X, the Trasacco Boss stated, “House and rent prices have spiralled out of control; it’s a bubble that’s about to burst. But it’s absolutely not true that Ghanaians are out.

Unlike many European cities, like London, where out-of-control prices have pushed locals out of the city, Accra has a very high percentage of wealthy Ghanaians, who even own multi-property properties that they keep empty rather than rent them out at controlled prices”.

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Miracles Aboagye will be granted bail in accordance with the Constitution and laws of Ghana – EOCO

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Miracles Aboagye will be granted bail in accordance with the Constitution and laws of Ghana – EOCO

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has disclosed that the communications team member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dennis Miracles Aboagye, will be granted bail in accordance with the laws of Ghana.  

According to EOCO, Miracles Aboagye was arrested over alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities involving about GH¢55 million during his tenure as the 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, adding that his 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, “ARREST OF DENNIS ABOAGYE (a.k.a Miracles) AND GERALD APPIAH IN RESPECT OF GHC55 MILLION INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE INTER-MINISTERIAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON DECENTRALISATION (MCCoD

Accra, 13 Julv 2026

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) wishes to inform the general public that it has arrested Mr Dennis Edward Aboagye, former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), in connection with ongoing investigations into alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities at the Secretariat. The arrest follows extensive investigations commenced by EOCO after receiving a petition from the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD requesting further investigations into a forensic audit conducted into the affairs of the Secretariat covering the period from 1 August 2022 to 2 February 2025.

The investigations, which commenced last year following an initial forensic audit of the IMCCoD and the subsequent petition, concern the suspected misappropriation, misapplication, diversion and theft of public funds amounting to about GHe55 million

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

EOCO notes that Gerald Appiah has voluntarily begun refunding (returning the Loot) of funds connected to the crimes under investigation. These recoveries do not, by themselves, conclude the investigative process; neither does it absolve any suspect of any crime.

Following significant new findings last week relating to suspected fraud and theft involving Mr Dennis Aboagye (who is already aware of the investigation and has already visited the office or it). EOCO initiated an operational plan to effect his arrest this week. As part of this process. Mr Aboagye was placed on the Stop Order a week ago to prevent any sudden travel that could impede the investigation this week. Unknown to the Office, he had already departed the country.

Upon his arrival at the Kotoka International Airport on Saturday night, officers of the Ghana Immigration Service executed the Stop Order and handed Mr Aboagye over to EOCO on Sunday morning. He subsequently accompanied investigators on a search on Sunday, which is expected to continue today,

EOCO further confirms that Mr Aboagye will be granted bail in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of Ghana. Likewise, Mr Gerald Appiah is expected to complete his bail conditions today and will be released while investigations continue.

EOCO remains committed to conducting its investigations professionally, impartially and strictly within the law. The Office will continue to respect the constitutional rights of all persons under investigation while pursuing its mandate to investigate economic and organised crime and recover public assets.

The public is assured that further updates will be provided as and when appropriate”.

EOCO statement comes on the heels of the arrest of the former Director of Communications and spokesperson for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracle Aboagye.

Reports suggest the aspiring Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Sources told GHnow.com that Miracle Aboagye was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport as part of investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which is reportedly probing allegations that he misappropriated millions of cedis during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC).

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Dennis Miracles Aboagye arrested over GH¢55m theft and money laundering – EOCO

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Dennis Miracles Aboagye arrested over GH¢55m theft and money laundering – EOCO

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, “ARREST OF DENNIS ABOAGYE (a.k.a Miracles) AND GERALD APPIAH IN RESPECT OF GHC55 MILLION INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE INTER-MINISTERIAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON DECENTRALISATION (MCCoD

Accra, 13 Julv 2026

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) wishes to inform the general public that it has arrested Mr Dennis Edward Aboagye, former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), in connection with ongoing investigations into alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities at the Secretariat. The arrest follows extensive investigations commenced by EOCO after receiving a petition from the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD requesting further investigations into a forensic audit conducted into the affairs of the Secretariat covering the period from 1 August 2022 to 2 February 2025.

The investigations, which commenced last year following an initial forensic audit of the IMCCoD and the subsequent petition, concern the suspected misappropriation, misapplication, diversion and theft of public funds amounting to about GHe55 million

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

EOCO notes that Gerald Appiah has voluntarily begun refunding (returning the Loot) of funds connected to the crimes under investigation. These recoveries do not, by themselves, conclude the investigative process; neither does it absolve any suspect of any crime.

Following significant new findings last week relating to suspected fraud and theft involving Mr Dennis Aboagye (who is already aware of the investigation and has already visited the office or it). EOCO initiated an operational plan to effect his arrest this week. As part of this process. Mr Aboagye was placed on the Stop Order a week ago to prevent any sudden travel that could impede the investigation this week. Unknown to the Office, he had already departed the country.

Upon his arrival at the Kotoka International Airport on Saturday night, officers of the Ghana Immigration Service executed the Stop Order and handed Mr Aboagye over to EOCO on Sunday morning. He subsequently accompanied investigators on a search on Sunday, which is expected to continue today,

EOCO further confirms that Mr Aboagye will be granted bail in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of Ghana. Likewise, Mr Gerald Appiah is expected to complete his bail conditions today and will be released while investigations continue.

EOCO remains committed to conducting its investigations professionally, impartially and strictly within the law. The Office will continue to respect the constitutional rights of all persons under investigation while pursuing its mandate to investigate economic and organised crime and recover public assets.

The public is assured that further updates will be provided as and when appropriate”.

EOCO statement comes on the heels of the arrest of the former Director of Communications and spokesperson for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracle Aboagye.

 Reports suggest the aspiring Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Sources told GHnow.com that Miracle Aboagye was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport as part of investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which is reportedly probing allegations that he misappropriated millions of cedis during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC).

NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, in a Facebook post, confirmed the arrest by EOCO officers with the assistance of Immigration officials at the Accra International Airport.

He revealed that Miracles’ lawyers have since been denied access to him; his whereabouts remain unknown, and no charges have been filed against him.

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Yaa-Naa Abukari a great loss not only to the Dagbon kingdom – Bawumia

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Yaa-Naa Abukari a great loss not only to the Dagbon kingdom – Bawumia

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, commiserates with the chiefs and people of the Dagbon Kingdom following the death of Yaa-Naa Abukari Mahama II.

According to Dr Bawumia, the late monarch’s reign was short but impactful, adding that he was a unifying leader whose reign brought peace, stability, and development to the traditional area.

Dr Bawumia, in a statement, described the death of Dagbon overlord as a great loss not only to the kingdom but to Ghana as a whole.

In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, Dr Bawumia wrote, “To Allah we belong completely and to Him shall we return ultimately”.

“It is with grief that I send my sincere condolences to the Chiefs and people of the Dagbon Kingdom on the passing of Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II.”

“Ndan Ya-Na Abukari II emerged as the King of Dagbon during one of the most challenging periods in Dagbon history, and with ancestral wisdom and patience, he guided the ancient Kingdom towards peace, unity and prosperity,” he said.

“His reign was short but greatly impactful. Through his wise leadership, he united families once broken and healed a society greatly fractured before him. He represented a blend of tradition and modernity perfectly in the way he led Dagbon. He constantly advocated for and lobbied for major developmental projects in Dagbon.”

“At the personal level, I benefited immensely from his counsel during my time as Vice President of Ghana and later, as the Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party. It was always an honour to pay him homage at the ancient Gbewaa Palace and to draw from his immeasurable wisdom and guidance.”

“His passing marks a great loss to me, to the Dagbon Kingdom, and to Ghana as a whole.

“May Allah comfort his immediate family, the Chiefs, and people of Dagbon, and Ghana as a whole. It is a painful affliction,” he said.

Dr Bawumia’s statement follows the death of His Royal Majesty Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, the Overlord of Dagbon.

Yaa Naa Abukari II passed away as the 41st Yaa Naa following his enskinment on January 18, 2019.

The news of the Yaa Naa’s death has plunged the kingdom into mourning.

His passing was announced on Monday, July 13, by the Head of the Dagbon Kingmakers, Kuga Naa Adam Abdulai II, following the performance of customary rites at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi.

The announcement was preceded by the sounding of the traditional talking drum and the observance of customary rituals, signalling the death of the Ya-Na.

Meanwhile, preparations are currently underway at the Gbewaa Palace for the burial of the late overlord in accordance with Dagbon customs.

The death of Ya-Na Abukari II marks a substantial moment for the Dagbon Kingdom, with traditional authorities expected to outline the next steps in the succession process after his funeral rites.

The late Ya-Na Abukari II’s ascension to the throne marked a significant moment for the kingdom.

His reign was widely regarded as a period of reconciliation, healing and the restoration of traditional authority in Dagbon.

Ya-Na Abukari II was born in Mion. Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II who was the son of Yaa Naa Mahama II, who ruled Dagbon from 1938 until his death on February 6, 1948.

The late Yaa-Naa’s mother, Ayishetu, was a princess from Kulunkpegu, near Chaazaadaanyili in the Northern Region.

Parts of the late Yaa Naa Abukari II’s biography shared by a GhanaWeb article read, “Before becoming Yaa Naa, he began his traditional leadership journey as chief of Kpunkpono before later ascending to the Savelugu skin.

Savelugu is one of the three traditional gate skins in Dagbon, whose occupants are eligible to be considered for the Yendi throne.

The Yendi skin had remained vacant since 2002 following violent clashes between the Abudu and Andani royal gates, a conflict that deepened divisions within the kingdom and disrupted traditional activities for years.

Following extensive mediation efforts involving Ghana’s government and eminent chiefs, the two factions reached an agreement through a roadmap for peace aimed at restoring stability and resolving the long-standing dispute.

It was under this arrangement that Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II was selected and ordained by the kingmakers of Dagbon in 2019.

As overlord of Dagbon, he was widely recognised as a symbol of unity and worked to strengthen reconciliation between the two royal gates.

His reign also saw the revival of traditional ceremonies that had been suspended for more than a decade due to the chieftaincy crisis”.

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Okatakyie Afrifa brought 50 of us to disrupt the NPP’s internal elections – Machoman

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Okatakyie Afrifa brought 50 of us to disrupt the NPP’s internal elections – Machoman

A machoman arrested alongside Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has alleged that the Ghanaian media personality brought them to disrupt the NPP’s internal elections in the Sekyere East Constituency, Afigya Sekyere East.

In a viral video, the unidentified man was being questioned while being transported in the back of a police pickup truck following disturbances at the voting centre on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

The Machoman in the video stated, “Okatakyie was the one who brought us here to the voting centre. We are about 50 in number. He accommodated us at Agona, and we are from Kenyasi”.

Meanwhile,  a video has surfaced of the moment Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, a Ghanaian media personality, was bundled into a police pickup following his arrest during the violence that ensued at the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency executive elections in the Ashanti Region.

In the viral video shared, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah is seen being physically escorted and loaded into a police vehicle by security forces amid a crowd during the Afigya Sekyere East constituency executive elections on July 12, 2026.

According to reports, the chaos ensued when Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah attempted to present a court document indicating that the election had been injuncted.

In a post shared on TikTok, Ghanaian blogger Dek360 sharing the video, wrote, “Chaos and violence have marred the NPP Afigya Sekyere East Constituency executive elections following the arrest of Okatakyie Afrifa and several members of his team by the Ghana Police Service.

“Members of Okatakyie’s team were assaulted during the incident. Although a court injunction had reportedly been served to halt the elections, the confrontation occurred while Afrifa was attempting to present the legal documents to law enforcement officers”.

A viral footage from the scene showed several men in civilian clothing amid a heavy deployment of armed personnel from the Ghana Police Service.

Afrifa-Mensah, who was wearing a green and black jersey with yellow stripes, was seen being escorted by police officers into the back of a police vehicle, with other individuals also taken into custody, while some fled the scene.

Earlier, the NPP suspended its Constituency Executive Committee elections in the Afigya Sekyere East and Asante Akyem Central constituencies in the Ashanti Region following court orders restraining the party from proceeding with the electoral process.

On July 6, 2026, the directive was contained in a memorandum and signed by the Acting National Chairman, Danquah Buttey Smith, after a meeting of the party’s National Steering Committee.

Meanwhile, Outspoken Ghanaian media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has spoken about his interest in contesting the Afigya Sekyere East parliamentary seat on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, on his For the Records show, promised his commitment to the constituency, labelling his vision as a rebuilding agenda.

Speaking during his For the Records show on February 21, 2026, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah named constituency and electoral area executives he plans to work with.

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah stated, “The General Secretary has brought the election timetable for the party’s internal elections, and I have an interest in contesting the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency parliamentary seat. We want the party to look attractive, so whatever happens, we will follow keenly and ensure the party becomes attractive again”.

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Why TikToker Camilla Alhassan was arrested

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Why TikToker Camilla Alhassan was arrested

Ghanaian TikToker Camilla Alhassan has been arrested by the Ghana Police and arraigned before the Accra High Court.

Reports suggest TikToker Camilla Alhassan was arrested for publishing false news and offensive conduct over videos insulting President John Dramani Mahama.

According to reports, TikToker Camilla Alhassan was put before an Accra Circuit Court and pleaded guilty to charges levelled against her.

Camilla Alhassan appeared before Accra Circuit Court 1 on Friday, June 10, the same day she was arrested and admitted to all the charges preferred against her.

Her Honour Emmanuella Asmah, who was presiding judge, deferred sentencing to July 16, 2026, and ordered that Alhassan undergo a pregnancy test before the court delivers its judgment.

TikToker Camilla Alhassan has since been remanded into lawful custody pending the sentencing hearing.

Her arrest follows a series of videos posted on TikTok in the aftermath of recent flooding and fire outbreaks in parts of Accra were she alleged that Mahama had sacrificed 32 cows to secure political power to conceal his purported sacrifices.

Also, in another video, TikToker Camilla Alhassan was captured with offensive words directed towards President Mahama.

In a post shared by askghmedia read, “TikToker Camilla Alhassan has been arrested by the Ghana Police and arraigned before the Accra High Court for insulting President Mahama and spreading false news.

She pleaded guilty before the Court, where Her Honour Justice Emmanuella Asmah ordered that she undergo a pregnancy test before her sentence is delivered on July 16, 2026”.

In related news, Shamima Muslim, the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, has said that President John Dramani Mahama does not have the time to call for the arrest of TikTokers or anyone.

The  Deputy Presidential Spokesperson highlighted that President Mahama is not interested in following the bad example of the NPP by eroding the trust of Ghana’s accountability.

Speaking on StarrFM, Shamima Muslim stated, “President Mahama is not interested in following the bad example of the NPP. He is not interested in eroding the trust of our accountability institutions; he is interested in building good governance principles that restore trust in these institutions.

These institutions are not perfect institutions that we all agree on; the judiciary, the legislature, the executive, and the media are not perfect institutions. They are human institutions they can also be influenced.

The security agencies, do you think that President Mahama actually takes the telephone or sends somebody to go and tell the IGP to arrest this person and not give the person bail?

So you think President Mahama has time to send someone to go and arrest a TikToker, then you don’t know who President Mahama is”, she added.

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BREAKING – Yaa Naa Abukari II, the overlord of Dagbon, dead

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BREAKING – Yaa Naa Abukari II, the overlord of Dagbon, dead

His Royal Majesty Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, the Overlord of Dagbon, has passed away.

Yaa Naa Abukari II passed away as the 41st Yaa Naa following his enskinment on January 18, 2019.

The news of the Yaa Naa’s death has plunged the kingdom into mourning.

His passing was announced on Monday, July 13, by the Head of the Dagbon Kingmakers, Kuga Naa Adam Abdulai II, following the performance of customary rites at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi.

The announcement was preceded by the sounding of the traditional talking drum and the observance of customary rituals, signalling the death of the Ya-Na.

Meanwhile, preparations are currently underway at the Gbewaa Palace for the burial of the late overlord in accordance with Dagbon customs.

The death of Ya-Na Abukari II marks a substantial moment for the Dagbon Kingdom, with traditional authorities expected to outline the next steps in the succession process after his funeral rites.

The late Ya-Na Abukari II’s ascension to the throne marked a significant moment for the kingdom.

His reign was widely regarded as a period of reconciliation, healing and the restoration of traditional authority in Dagbon.

Ya-Na Abukari II was born in Mion. Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II who was the son of Yaa Naa Mahama II, who ruled Dagbon from 1938 until his death on February 6, 1948.

The late Yaa-Naa’s mother, Ayishetu, was a princess from Kulunkpegu, near Chaazaadaanyili in the Northern Region.

Parts of the late Yaa Naa Abukari II’s biography shared by a GhanaWeb article read, “Before becoming Yaa Naa, he began his traditional leadership journey as chief of Kpunkpono before later ascending to the Savelugu skin.

Savelugu is one of the three traditional gate skins in Dagbon, whose occupants are eligible to be considered for the Yendi throne.

The Yendi skin had remained vacant since 2002 following violent clashes between the Abudu and Andani royal gates, a conflict that deepened divisions within the kingdom and disrupted traditional activities for years.

Following extensive mediation efforts involving Ghana’s government and eminent chiefs, the two factions reached an agreement through a roadmap for peace aimed at restoring stability and resolving the long-standing dispute.

It was under this arrangement that Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II was selected and ordained by the kingmakers of Dagbon in 2019.

As overlord of Dagbon, he was widely recognised as a symbol of unity and worked to strengthen reconciliation between the two royal gates.

His reign also saw the revival of traditional ceremonies that had been suspended for more than a decade due to the chieftaincy crisis”.

Watch the moment Okatakyie Afrifa was bundled into a police pickup following his arrest

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Watch the moment Okatakyie Afrifa was bundled into a police pickup following his arrest

A video has surfaced of the moment Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, a Ghanaian media personality, was bundled into a police pickup following his arrest during the violence that ensued at the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency executive elections in the Ashanti Region.

In the viral video shared, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah is seen being physically escorted and loaded into a police vehicle by security forces amid a crowd during the Afigya Sekyere East constituency executive elections on July 12, 2026.

According to reports, the chaos ensued when Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah attempted to present a court document indicating that the election had been injuncted.

In a post shared on TikTok, Ghanaian blogger Dek360 sharing the video, wrote, “Chaos and violence have marred the NPP Afigya Sekyere East Constituency executive elections following the arrest of Okatakyie Afrifa and several members of his team by the Ghana Police Service.

“Members of Okatakyie’s team were assaulted during the incident. Although a court injunction had reportedly been served to halt the elections, the confrontation occurred while Afrifa was attempting to present the legal documents to law enforcement officers”.

A viral footage from the scene showed several men in civilian clothing amid a heavy deployment of armed personnel from the Ghana Police Service.

Afrifa-Mensah, who was wearing a green and black jersey with yellow stripes, was seen being escorted by police officers into the back of a police vehicle, with other individuals also taken into custody, while some fled the scene.

Earlier, the NPP suspended its Constituency Executive Committee elections in the Afigya Sekyere East and Asante Akyem Central constituencies in the Ashanti Region following court orders restraining the party from proceeding with the electoral process.

On July 6, 2026, the directive was contained in a memorandum and signed by the Acting National Chairman, Danquah Buttey Smith, after a meeting of the party’s National Steering Committee.

Meanwhile, Outspoken Ghanaian media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has spoken about his interest in contesting the Afigya Sekyere East parliamentary seat on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, on his For the Records show, promised his commitment to the constituency, labelling his vision as a rebuilding agenda.

Speaking during his For the Records show on February 21, 2026, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah named constituency and electoral area executives he plans to work with.

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah stated, “The General Secretary has brought the election timetable for the party’s internal elections, and I have an interest in contesting the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency parliamentary seat. We want the party to look attractive, so whatever happens, we will follow keenly and ensure the party becomes attractive again”.

A viral footage from the scene showed several men in civilian clothing amid a heavy deployment of armed personnel from the Ghana Police Service.

Afrifa-Mensah, who was wearing a green and black jersey with yellow stripes, was seen being escorted by police officers into the back of a police vehicle, with other individuals also taken into custody, while some fled the scene.

Earlier, Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah signalled his plans for the future after pursuing a Master’s in Law at the University of Connecticut.

The Ghanaian media personality, who made his first appearance on his For the Records show after leaving Ghana for the United States to pursue a master’s in law, disclosed he has pledged to serve his people and country.

According to Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah, after all he has learnt and accomplished, if his constituents do not benefit, what would he have gained?

Speaking on his show, Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah stated, “Today, I stand here as a Bomfa Asanti Akyem resident, as you already know, whose grandmother nurtured him in Suame but who comes from Asanti Agona.

“The young child who was shaped by KNUST Primary and moulded by Mfantsipim is that child. My life has opened doors I never imagined I would access.

“I did my public relations at GIMPA and further earned a Master’s in Diplomacy and International Relations at the same institution. My desire to understand the law is what brought me to the US, where I am now pursuing a Master’s in Law at the University of Connecticut.”

He added, “My aim is to serve the country and my people. After all I have learned and accomplished, if my constituents do not benefit, what would I gain from all my education and knowledge? I have pledged to serve the people and the country.”

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Release Miracles Aboagye immediately, or charge him – NPP demands 

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Release Miracles Aboagye immediately, or charge him – NPP demands 

Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has demanded that the Economic and Organised Crime (EOCO) immediately release the party’s communications team member Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

The NPP General Secretary demanded Dennis Miracles Aboagye’s immediate release or charge and put him before a court of competent jurisdiction.

He stressed that Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who is one of the loudest and most effective critics of the Mahama government, was picked up just to be intimidated.

In a Facebook post, Justin Kodua Frimpong wrote, “Officers of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), with the help of Immigration officers, arrested Dennis Miracles Aboagye at the airport and took him into custody. Since then, they have denied his lawyers access and his whereabouts are not disclosed, with no charges preferred.

Let us be clear about what this is. It is not law enforcement. It is intimidation.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye is one of the loudest and most effective critics of this government. He has asked hard questions about galamsey. He has challenged this administration’s record. He announced his candidacy for a leadership position in our party only hours ago. And now he sits in EOCO custody.

The NPP therefore demands:

That EOCO release Dennis Miracles Aboagye immediately, or charge him and put him before a court of competent jurisdiction as the Constitution requires.

That he be granted unrestricted access to his lawyers and his family, without further delay. Article 14(2) of the 1992 Constitution is not a suggestion.

That this government end the pattern of politically motivated invitations, arrests and detentions targeted at members of the New Patriotic Party.

We say to EOCO and to those directing it: institutions of state are not private weapons. Ghanaians are watching, and Ghana’s institutions will outlive this government.

To our members: stay calm, stay lawful, stay united. Intimidation has never silenced this party, and it will not begin today”.

Meanwhile, Manasseh Azure Awuni, an Investigative journalist, has weighed in on the arrest and detention of New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications team member Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to Manasseh Azure, it may be premature to join in condemning Dennis Miracles Aboagye’s arrest, adding that Law enforcement agencies may know what other Ghanaians don’t know.

He added that EOCO may have a valid reason for the arrest, though some past arrests of opposition figures yielded nothing in the end.

In a post shared on Facebook, Manasseh Azure wrote, “ARREST OF DENNIS MIRACLES ABOAGYE

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Mainstream and social media are blazing with the alleged arrest of the opposition New Patriotic Party’s Dennis Miracles Aboagye by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

I do not know why he was arrested, so it may be premature to join in condemning the arrest. Law enforcement agencies may know what the rest of us don’t know. At this point, I assume they have a valid reason for the arrest, though some past arrests of opposition figures yielded nothing in the end.

In the interest of transparency and for the avoidance of misinformation and disinformation, however, our law enforcement agencies should be proactive in informing the public. I’m not saying they should put all the details of their investigations out.

A short statement from EOCO confirming the arrest and the subject of the arrest would inform the public and quell the speculation and tension that often accompany such arrests.

The frequent drama of arresting someone, not disclosing where he’s detained and denying him legal representation and family access should be reserved for rare incidents.

In the end, it is the weight of the evidence, and not the intensity of the drama, that will prevail in court”.

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‘Miracles Aboagye’s arrest not law enforcement; It’s intimidation’ – Justin Kodua

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‘Miracles Aboagye’s arrest not law enforcement; It’s intimidation’ – Justin Kodua

Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said the arrest of New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications team member Dennis Miracles Aboagye is not law enforcement but intimidation.  

The NPP General Secretary stressed that Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who is one of the loudest and most effective critics of the Mahama government, was picked up just to be intimidated.

In a Facebook post, Justin Kodua Frimpong wrote, “Officers of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), with the help of Immigration officers, arrested Dennis Miracles Aboagye at the airport and took him into custody. Since then, they have denied his lawyers access and his whereabouts are not disclosed, with no charges preferred.

Let us be clear about what this is. It is not law enforcement. It is intimidation.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye is one of the loudest and most effective critics of this government. He has asked hard questions about galamsey. He has challenged this administration’s record. He announced his candidacy for a leadership position in our party only hours ago. And now he sits in EOCO custody”.

The NPP General Secretary further demanded that EOCO release Dennis Miracles Aboagye immediately, or charge and put him before a court of competent jurisdiction.

He wrote, “The NPP therefore demands:

That EOCO release Dennis Miracles Aboagye immediately, or charge him and put him before a court of competent jurisdiction as the Constitution requires.

That he be granted unrestricted access to his lawyers and his family, without further delay. Article 14(2) of the 1992 Constitution is not a suggestion.

That this government end the pattern of politically motivated invitations, arrests and detentions targeted at members of the New Patriotic Party.

We say to EOCO and to those directing it: institutions of state are not private weapons. Ghanaians are watching, and Ghana’s institutions will outlive this government.

To our members: stay calm, stay lawful, stay united. Intimidation has never silenced this party, and it will not begin today”.

Meanwhile, Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that the party will be marching to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Monday, July 13, over the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to Nana Boakye, the NPP will March to the EOCO to demand answers over the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

Nana Boakye highlighted that the circumstances surrounding Miracles’ arrest are an attempt to intimidate members of the opposition.

He alleged that Miracles was arrested without any prior invitation or notice from EOCO of any alleged wrongdoing.

Nana Boakye also fumed over the increasing use of state institutions to harass political opponents, highlighting that the practice undermines Ghana’s democratic principles.

“Miracles has not received any invitation from EOCO. He has not been informed of any wrongdoing. He has not been told that he is under any form of investigation,” Nana Boakye stated.

Manasseh Azure Awuni, an Investigative journalist, has weighed in on the arrest and detention of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to Manasseh Azure, it may be premature to join in condemning Dennis Miracles Aboagye’s arrest, adding that Law enforcement agencies may know what other Ghanaians don’t know.

He added that EOCO may have a valid reason for the arrest, though some past arrests of opposition figures yielded nothing in the end.

In a post shared on Facebook, Manasseh Azure wrote, “ARREST OF DENNIS MIRACLES ABOAGYE

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Mainstream and social media are blazing with the alleged arrest of the opposition New Patriotic Party’s Dennis Miracles Aboagye by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

I do not know why he was arrested, so it may be premature to join in condemning the arrest. Law enforcement agencies may know what the rest of us don’t know. At this point, I assume they have a valid reason for the arrest, though some past arrests of opposition figures yielded nothing in the end.

In the interest of transparency and for the avoidance of misinformation and disinformation, however, our law enforcement agencies should be proactive in informing the public. I’m not saying they should put all the details of their investigations out.

A short statement from EOCO confirming the arrest and the subject of the arrest would inform the public and quell the speculation and tension that often accompany such arrests.

The frequent drama of arresting someone, not disclosing where he’s detained and denying him legal representation and family access should be reserved for rare incidents.

In the end, it is the weight of the evidence, and not the intensity of the drama, that will prevail in court”.

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TikToker Camilla Alhassan remanded as court orders pregnancy test before sentencing

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TikToker Camilla Alhassan remanded as court orders pregnancy test before sentencing

Ghanaian TikToker Camilla Alhassan has been remanded following her arrest by the Ghana Police and arraignment before the Accra High Court.

Reports suggest TikToker Camilla Alhassan was arrested for publishing false news and offensive conduct over videos insulting President John Dramani Mahama.

According to reports, TikToker Camilla Alhassan was put before an Accra Circuit Court and pleaded guilty to charges levelled against her.

Camilla Alhassan appeared before Accra Circuit Court 1 on Friday, June 10, the same day she was arrested and admitted to all the charges preferred against her.

Her Honour Emmanuella Asmah, who was presiding judge, deferred sentencing to July 16, 2026, and ordered that Alhassan undergo a pregnancy test before the court delivers its judgment.

TikToker Camilla Alhassan has since been remanded into lawful custody pending the sentencing hearing.

Her arrest follows a series of videos posted on TikTok in the aftermath of recent flooding and fire outbreaks in parts of Accra were she alleged that Mahama had sacrificed 32 cows to secure political power to conceal his purported sacrifices.

Also, in another video, TikToker Camilla Alhassan was captured with offensive words directed towards President Mahama.

In a post shared by askghmedia read, “TikToker Camilla Alhassan has been arrested by the Ghana Police and arraigned before the Accra High Court for insulting President Mahama and spreading false news.

She pleaded guilty before the Court, where Her Honour Justice Emmanuella Asmah ordered that she undergo a pregnancy test before her sentence is delivered on July 16, 2026”.

In related news, Shamima Muslim, the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, has said that President John Dramani Mahama does not have the time to call for the arrest of TikTokers or anyone.

The  Deputy Presidential Spokesperson highlighted that President Mahama is not interested in following the bad example of the NPP by eroding the trust of Ghana’s accountability.

Speaking on StarrFM, Shamima Muslim stated, “President Mahama is not interested in following the bad example of the NPP. He is not interested in eroding the trust of our accountability institutions; he is interested in building good governance principles that restore trust in these institutions.

These institutions are not perfect institutions that we all agree on; the judiciary, the legislature, the executive, and the media are not perfect institutions. They are human institutions they can also be influenced.

The security agencies, do you think that President Mahama actually takes the telephone or sends somebody to go and tell the IGP to arrest this person and not give the person bail?

So you think President Mahama has time to send someone to go and arrest a TikToker, then you don’t know who President Mahama is”, she added.

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“It’s premature” – Manasseh Azure weighs in on Miracles Aboagye’s arrest

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“It’s premature” – Manasseh Azure weighs in on Miracles Aboagye’s arrest

Manasseh Azure Awuni, an investigative journalist, has weighed in on the arrest and detention of New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications team member Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to Manasseh Azure, it may be premature to join in condemning Dennis Miracles Aboagye’s arrest, adding that Law enforcement agencies may know what other Ghanaians don’t know.

He added that EOCO may have a valid reason for the arrest, though some past arrests of opposition figures yielded nothing in the end.

In a post shared on Facebook, Manasseh Azure wrote, “ARREST OF DENNIS MIRACLES ABOAGYE

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Mainstream and social media are blazing with the alleged arrest of the opposition New Patriotic Party’s Dennis Miracles Aboagye by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

I do not know why he was arrested, so it may be premature to join in condemning the arrest. Law enforcement agencies may know what the rest of us don’t know. At this point, I assume they have a valid reason for the arrest, though some past arrests of opposition figures yielded nothing in the end.

In the interest of transparency and for the avoidance of misinformation and disinformation, however, our law enforcement agencies should be proactive in informing the public. I’m not saying they should put all the details of their investigations out.

A short statement from EOCO confirming the arrest and the subject of the arrest would inform the public and quell the speculation and tension that often accompany such arrests.

The frequent drama of arresting someone, not disclosing where he’s detained and denying him legal representation and family access should be reserved for rare incidents.

In the end, it is the weight of the evidence, and not the intensity of the drama, that will prevail in court”.

His comment comes on the heels of the former Director of Communications and spokesperson for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracle Aboagye arrest by EOCO.

Reports suggest the aspiring Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Sources told GHnow.com that Miracle Aboagye was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport as part of investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which is reportedly probing allegations that he misappropriated millions of cedis during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC).

Reacting to the development, NPP communicator Kwesi Botchway Jnr noted: “Just hours after receiving overwhelming support on social media for his National Communications Director bid, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has reportedly been picked up by EOCO.”

Aboagye, a former presidential staffer focused on local government and Bawumia spokesperson, is a prominent NPP communicator; multiple recent posts describe his airport arrest as politically motivated intimidation with no charges filed and restricted lawyer access. NPP supporters are demanding his release, framing the timing as targeted suppression amid the party’s post-2024 election recovery and preparations for internal leadership contests ahead of 2028.

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“I’m tired, about 1,600 candidates, everyone wants money before voting” – NPP aspirant cries out

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“I’m tired, about 1,600 candidates, everyone wants money before voting” – NPP aspirant cries out

An aspirant in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency elections, identified only as Alex, has cried out over the growing monetisation of Ghana’s politics.

According to the NPP aspirant, about 1,600 candidates are demanding money from him before they will cast their vote for him.

In a video shared on X, Alex, who contested in the NPP elections held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, and Sunday, July 12, 2026, expressed his displeasure that many of the 1, 600 voters demanded money before casting their ballots.

The NPP aspirant in the viral footage explained that he is neither a Member of Parliament nor a party organiser with access to large funds to sponsor voters.

Alex described the situation as demoralising and a major challenge for aspirants without financial backing.

He also highlighted the burden of financial demands that make the political process exhausting and discouraging.

The NPP aspirant in the video stated, “I am tired, my brother. About the 1,600 people going to vote for you, everybody needs money from you before going to vote. And when you ask them, all of them say they voted for you.

The work is not easy; that is why I have come to sit here. I am even sad because I am not an MP or organiser”.

In related news, Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that the party will be marching to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Monday, July 13, over the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to Nana Boakye, the NPP will March to the EOCO to demand answers over the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

Nana Boakye highlighted that the circumstances surrounding Miracles’ arrest are an attempt to intimidate members of the opposition.

He alleged that Miracles was arrested without any prior invitation or notice from EOCO of any alleged wrongdoing.

Nana Boakye also fumed over the increasing use of state institutions to harass political opponents, highlighting that the practice undermines Ghana’s democratic principles.

“Miracles has not received any invitation from EOCO. He has not been informed of any wrongdoing. He has not been told that he is under any form of investigation,” Nana Boakye stated.

His comment comes on the heels of the former Director of Communications and spokesperson for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracle Aboagye arrest by EOCO.

Reports suggest the aspiring Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Sources told GHnow.com that Miracle Aboagye was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport as part of investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which is reportedly probing allegations that he misappropriated millions of cedis during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC).

NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, in a Facebook post, confirmed the arrest by EOCO officers with the assistance of Immigration officials at the Accra International Airport.

He revealed that Miracles’ lawyers have since been denied access to him; his whereabouts remain unknown, and no charges have been filed against him.

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Okatakyie Afrifa arrested as chaos disrupts NPP Afigya Sekyere elections

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Okatakyie Afrifa arrested as chaos disrupts NPP Afigya Sekyere elections

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, a Ghanaian media personality, has been arrested following the chaos and violence that marred the  New Patriotic Party (NPP) Afigya Sekyere East Constituency executive elections in the Ashanti Region.

According to reports, the chaos ensued when Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah attempted to present a court document indicating that the election had been injuncted.

In a post shared on TikTok, Ghanaian blogger Dek360 sharing the video, wrote, “Chaos and violence have marred the NPP Afigya Sekyere East Constituency executive elections following the arrest of Okatakyie Afrifa and several members of his team by the Ghana Police Service.

“Members of Okatakyie’s team were assaulted during the incident. Although a court injunction had reportedly been served to halt the elections, the confrontation occurred while Afrifa was attempting to present the legal documents to law enforcement officers”.

A viral footage from the scene showed several men in civilian clothing amid a heavy deployment of armed personnel from the Ghana Police Service.

Afrifa-Mensah, who was wearing a green and black jersey with yellow stripes, was seen being escorted by police officers into the back of a police vehicle, with other individuals also taken into custody, while some fled the scene.

Earlier, the NPP suspended its Constituency Executive Committee elections in the Afigya Sekyere East and Asante Akyem Central constituencies in the Ashanti Region following court orders restraining the party from proceeding with the electoral process.

On July 6, 2026, the directive was contained in a memorandum and signed by the Acting National Chairman, Danquah Buttey Smith, after a meeting of the party’s National Steering Committee.

Meanwhile, Outspoken Ghanaian media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has spoken about his interest in contesting the Afigya Sekyere East parliamentary seat on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, on his For the Records show, promised his commitment to the constituency, labelling his vision as a rebuilding agenda.

Speaking during his For the Records show on February 21, 2026, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah named constituency and electoral area executives he plans to work with.

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah stated, “The General Secretary has brought the election timetable for the party’s internal elections, and I have an interest in contesting the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency parliamentary seat. We want the party to look attractive, so whatever happens, we will follow keenly and ensure the party becomes attractive again”.

Earlier, Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah signalled his plans for the future after pursuing a Master’s in Law at the University of Connecticut.

The Ghanaian media personality, who made his first appearance on his For the Records show after leaving Ghana for the United States to pursue a master’s in law, disclosed he has pledged to serve his people and country.

According to Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah, after all he has learnt and accomplished, if his constituents do not benefit, what would he have gained?

Speaking on his show, Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah stated, “Today, I stand here as a Bomfa Asanti Akyem resident, as you already know, whose grandmother nurtured him in Suame but who comes from Asanti Agona.

“The young child who was shaped by KNUST Primary and moulded by Mfantsipim is that child. My life has opened doors I never imagined I would access.

“I did my public relations at GIMPA and further earned a Master’s in Diplomacy and International Relations at the same institution. My desire to understand the law is what brought me to the US, where I am now pursuing a Master’s in Law at the University of Connecticut.”

He added, “My aim is to serve the country and my people. After all I have learned and accomplished, if my constituents do not benefit, what would I gain from all my education and knowledge? I have pledged to serve the people and the country.”

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@dek360ghana Chaos and violence have marred the NPP Afigya Sekyere East constituency executive elections following the arrest of Okatakyie Afrifa and several of his members by the Ghana Police. Members of Okatakyie’s team were assaulted during the incident. Although a court injunction had been served to halt the elections, the confrontation occurred while Afrifa was actively attempting to present the legal documents to law enforcement officers. #dek360ghana #viral #trend #video #fyp ♬ original sound – DEK360GHANA🇬🇭

2 Nigerian arrested for alleged murder of their countryman

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2 Nigerian arrested for alleged murder of their countryman

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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@ghnow_ A fight reportedly broke out among some NPP constituency executives during the party’s internal elections at the Mfantsiman Constituency office following a misunderstanding. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

NPP to storm EOCO today over Miracles Aboagye’s arrest

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NPP to storm EOCO today over Miracles Aboagye’s arrest

Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that the party will be marching to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Monday, July 13, over the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to Nana Boakye, the NPP will March to the EOCO to demand answers over the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

Nana Boakye highlighted that the circumstances surrounding Miracles’ arrest are an attempt to intimidate members of the opposition.

He alleged that Miracles was arrested without any prior invitation or notice from EOCO of any alleged wrongdoing.

Nana Boakye also fumed over the increasing use of state institutions to harass political opponents, highlighting that the practice undermines Ghana’s democratic principles.

“Miracles has not received any invitation from EOCO. He has not been informed of any wrongdoing. He has not been told that he is under any form of investigation,” Nana Boakye stated.

Manasseh Azure Awuni, an Investigative journalist, has weighed in on the arrest and detention of New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications team member Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

According to Manasseh Azure, it may be premature to join in condemning Dennis Miracles Aboagye’s arrest, adding that Law enforcement agencies may know what other Ghanaians don’t know.

He added that EOCO may have a valid reason for the arrest, though some past arrests of opposition figures yielded nothing in the end.

In a post shared on Facebook, Manasseh Azure wrote, “ARREST OF DENNIS MIRACLES ABOAGYE

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Mainstream and social media are blazing with the alleged arrest of the opposition New Patriotic Party’s Dennis Miracles Aboagye by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

I do not know why he was arrested, so it may be premature to join in condemning the arrest. Law enforcement agencies may know what the rest of us don’t know. At this point, I assume they have a valid reason for the arrest, though some past arrests of opposition figures yielded nothing in the end.

In the interest of transparency and for the avoidance of misinformation and disinformation, however, our law enforcement agencies should be proactive in informing the public. I’m not saying they should put all the details of their investigations out.

A short statement from EOCO confirming the arrest and the subject of the arrest would inform the public and quell the speculation and tension that often accompany such arrests.

The frequent drama of arresting someone, not disclosing where he’s detained and denying him legal representation and family access should be reserved for rare incidents.

In the end, it is the weight of the evidence, and not the intensity of the drama, that will prevail in court”.

His comment comes on the heels of the former Director of Communications and spokesperson for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracle Aboagye arrest by EOCO.

Reports suggest the aspiring Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Sources told GHnow.com that Miracle Aboagye was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport as part of investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which is reportedly probing allegations that he misappropriated millions of cedis during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC).

NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, in a Facebook post, confirmed the arrest by EOCO officers with the assistance of Immigration officials at the Accra International Airport.

He revealed that Miracles’ lawyers have since been denied access to him; his whereabouts remain unknown, and no charges have been filed against him.

@ghnow_ “How many times must I ask you to remove this structure? The right thing must be done.” — Hon. Ebi Bright warns Assembly officials over delays in removing illegal structures blocking storm drains at Tema CBD Market. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

BREAKING: Dennis Miracle Aboagye arrested

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BREAKING: Dennis Miracle Aboagye arrested

Reliable information reaching GHnow.com indicates that former Director of Communications and spokesperson for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracle Aboagye, has been arrested.

The aspiring Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Sources told GHnow.com that Miracle Aboagye was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport as part of investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which is reportedly probing allegations that he misappropriated millions of cedis during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC).

Reacting to the development, NPP communicator Kwesi Botchway Jnr noted “Just hours after receiving overwhelming support on social media for his National Communications Director bid, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has reportedly been picked up by EOCO.”

Aboagye, a former presidential staffer focused on local government and Bawumia spokesperson, is a prominent NPP communicator; multiple recent posts describe his airport arrest as politically motivated intimidation with no charges filed and restricted lawyer access. NPP supporters are demanding his release, framing the timing as targeted suppression amid the party’s post-2024 election recovery and preparations for internal leadership contests ahead of 2028.

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EPA closes down Fuel Station over attendants none participation in clean-up exercise

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EPA closes down Fuel Station over attendants none participation in clean-up exercise

Dukes Fuel Station located at Kasoa Second Bus Stop in the Central Region has been shut down by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for not participating in the two-day nationwide clean-up exercise.

According to the EPA, the filling station’s failure to observe the clean-up exercise has raised sanitation concerns after inspectors found choked drains at the facility.

The Kasoa Area Head of the EPA, Abbas Dawood, said the blocked drains had caused rainwater to overflow onto the main road, posing a danger to both motorists and pedestrians.

“We assessed the area and found that all the drains were choked, causing water to overflow. We want residents, shops and businesses to take responsibility for environmental sanitation to help reduce flooding in Kasoa.

“We will also close other businesses that fail to desilt the drains in front of their premises. This is necessary, and we will meet with the management to discuss the way forward,” Dawood indicated.

He explained that officials found the fuel station still operating despite the poor sanitary conditions around the premises.

The closure was carried out on Friday, July 10, 2026, as part of the ongoing nationwide clean-up exercise aimed at improving environmental sanitation and reducing flood risks within the municipality.

Following the inspection, the Assembly ordered the immediate closure of the fuel station until the drains are properly desilted and all sanitation concerns have been addressed.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has urged residents who are yet to participate in the national clean-up exercise to join ongoing efforts to restore communities affected by the recent floods.

The President made the call on the second day of the exercise at Alajo, where he commended residents who took part in the first phase of the clean-up for helping to clear waste from their communities.

He stressed that the exercise goes beyond desilting drains and collecting refuse, adding that proper evacuation and disposal of waste are critical to preventing rubbish from being washed back into waterways during rainfall.

President Mahama noted that the scale of the sanitation challenge requires sustained efforts beyond the two-day exercise, with the Ghana Armed Forces and other state agencies assisting with waste removal in affected areas.

“Abu Trica 31 not 28” – FBI rejects BBC report

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“Abu Trica 31 not 28” – FBI rejects BBC report

Federal prosecutors, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States, have rejected recent reports regarding the age of Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica.

According to a report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Abu Trica is 28 years old. However, US prosecutors have disputed that claim, stating that the Ghanaian socialite, who was recently extradited to the United States to face wire fraud charges, is actually 31 years old.

It remains unclear how US prosecutors determined his age, but the three-year discrepancy has raised questions about the accuracy of the personal information that has been reported about him.

Abu Trica has dominated headlines after being extradited to the United States under circumstances that remain unclear to face charges related to an alleged $8 million romance scam targeting elderly Americans.

The case is being prosecuted under the US Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act.

Abu Trica’s extradition follows an indictment by US authorities, who allege that he was part of a criminal network that used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create fake identities, establish online relationships with victims, and fraudulently obtain money under false pretences.

On July 2, 2026, the High Court in Accra ordered that he be surrendered to US authorities to face allegations of his involvement in the alleged romance fraud scheme.

Before his extradition to the United States on July 9, 2026, Abu Trica’s lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, claimed he had been denied access to his client and was informed that Abu Trica had fallen ill and had been taken to the Police Hospital.

His extradition was carried out despite a pending application seeking to halt the process. The motion had been scheduled to be heard on July 10, 2026, with both parties expected to appear before the court.

According to American reporter Larry Miller, Abu Trica appeared before a US federal court in Ohio on Friday, July 10, 2026, one day after his extradition to the United States.

During his initial court appearance before Judge Adams, Abu Trica reportedly pleaded not guilty to both charges.

Court documents also confirm that he is being represented by an Ohio-based attorney.

His jury trial is scheduled to begin on September 8, 2026.

‘Don’t be persuaded to drink a cup of “poison” prepared by detractors’ – Sammi Awuku warns Mahama

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‘Don’t be persuaded to drink a cup of “poison” prepared by detractors’ – Sammi Awuku warns Mahama

Sammi Awuku, the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, has warned President John Dramani Mahama against being persuaded to drink a cup of “poison “ prepared by detractors.

The MP warned President Mahama against falling for what he described as an attempt by some individuals within the NDC to undermine his political legacy.

According to Sammi Awuku, even the late Jerry John Rawlings, who was the founder of the NDC, did not attempt to run more than two terms in office.

In a Facebook post, Sammi Awuku wrote, “I have a funny suspicion that those behind the suits are plotting the eventual downfall of President Mahama. Mr President, they don’t wish you well. Don’t fall for this trap and don’t be persuaded to drink a cup of “poison “ prepared by detractors in your own party.

Even Rawlings, the founder of your party, didn’t embark on this adventure. Remember there are people already in your party campaigning to be President. They will join hands with the opposition to NAIL you big time.

Retire in Dignity in 2029. You don’t need endless demonstrations to end your successful political career.

Have a Great Friday, Mr President, John Dramani Mahama”.  

His comments follow a writ filed at the Supreme Court by Ganiyu Alhassan, a resident of Kpandai in the Northern Region, reportedly backed by some Mahama loyalists, has filed the writ at the Supreme Court.

“In his suit, Alhassan is asking the apex court to declare that a person who has served two separate, non-consecutive terms as President is eligible to contest again – a direct challenge to Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution”.

Also, Ken Kuranchie, a Ghanaian news editor and lawyer, has filed a writ at the Supreme Court seeking interpretation of Ghana’s presidential term-limit.  

Reports suggest the suit was filed on June 30, 2026, and was brought by Ken Kuranchie and Bridget Brita Buabeng of Besamho Legal Consult, Kasoa, representing him, with the Attorney-General, Dominic Ayine, named as the sole defendant.

The case refers to Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which limits a person to two terms as President of Ghana.

The suit is seeking an interpretation of Article 66(2) of the Constitution, arguing that the two-term presidential limit applies only after two consecutive elected four-year terms and that a break resets the eligibility count.

Ken Kuranchie is seeking three declarations from the court.

The first being that the two-term presidential limit in Article 66(2) only takes effect upon the completion of two consecutive terms of four years each.

“A declaration that, on a true and proper interpretation of Articles 66(2), 246(2), 1(1), 35(1), and 42 of the 1992 Constitution, the two-term presidential limit in Article 66(2) is properly construed as imposing a prohibition on election to the office of President of Ghana only upon the completion of two consecutive terms of four years each,” the writ stated.

The second a substantial break of one four-year electoral cycle resets the eligibility count.

“A declaration that, on a true and proper interpretation of Articles 66(2), 246(2), 1(1), 35(1), and 42 of the 1992 Constitution, a substantial break of one four-year electoral cycle of elected presidential service resets the eligibility count,” the writ added.

The third, that the prohibition in Article 66(2) is not engaged until a person has been elected to and has served two consecutive elected terms of four years each.

The writ added, “A declaration that, on a true and proper interpretation of Articles 66(2), 246(2), 1(1), 35(1), and 42 of the 1992 Constitution, the prohibition in Article 66(2) is not engaged until a person has been elected to and has served two consecutive elected terms of four years each”.

If the court upheld the interpretation in favour of the plaintiffs, it could open the door for President Mahama to contest a further term in office.

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

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

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

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

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@ghnow_ Finance Minister, Hon. Ato Forson was spotted with President Mahama at Alajo clean up exercise  #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – NDCMUSICHQ

“I didn’t resign; I only sent messages of gratitude”- Carlos Queiroz

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“I didn’t resign; I only sent messages of gratitude”- Carlos Queiroz

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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“It’s a TRAP!” – Manasseh Azure warns Mahama

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“It’s a TRAP!” – Manasseh Azure warns Mahama

Manasseh Azure Awuni, an Investigative journalist, has told President John Dramani Mahama not to fall for the ruinous trap being set for him.

According to Manasseh Azure, whichever way the Supreme Court rules in the case seeking an interpretation of Ghana’s presidential term, President Mahama must not fall for the trap being set.

He argued that the trap is being set by those behind the Supreme Court.  

In a Facebook post, Manasseh Azure wrote, “Whichever way the Supreme Court rules, President Mahama must not fall for the ruinous trap being set by THOSE BEHIND the suits”.

Reports suggest that Ganiyu Alhassan, a resident of Kpandai in the Northern Region, reportedly backed by some Mahama loyalists, has filed the writ at the Supreme Court.

“In his suit, Alhassan is asking the apex court to declare that a person who has served two separate, non-consecutive terms as President is eligible to contest again – a direct challenge to Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution”.

Also, Ken Kuranchie, a Ghanaian news editor and lawyer, has filed a writ at the Supreme Court seeking interpretation of Ghana’s presidential term-limit.  

Reports suggest the suit was filed on June 30, 2026, and was brought by Ken Kuranchie and Bridget Brita Buabeng of Besamho Legal Consult, Kasoa, representing him, with the Attorney-General, Dominic Ayine, named as the sole defendant.

The case refers to Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which limits a person to two terms as President of Ghana.

The suit is seeking an interpretation of Article 66(2) of the Constitution, arguing that the two-term presidential limit applies only after two consecutive elected four-year terms and that a break resets the eligibility count.

Ken Kuranchie is seeking three declarations from the court.

The first being that the two-term presidential limit in Article 66(2) only takes effect upon the completion of two consecutive terms of four years each.

“A declaration that, on a true and proper interpretation of Articles 66(2), 246(2), 1(1), 35(1), and 42 of the 1992 Constitution, the two-term presidential limit in Article 66(2) is properly construed as imposing a prohibition on election to the office of President of Ghana only upon the completion of two consecutive terms of four years each,” the writ stated.

The second a substantial break of one four-year electoral cycle resets the eligibility count.

“A declaration that, on a true and proper interpretation of Articles 66(2), 246(2), 1(1), 35(1), and 42 of the 1992 Constitution, a substantial break of one four-year electoral cycle of elected presidential service resets the eligibility count,” the writ added.

The third, that the prohibition in Article 66(2) is not engaged until a person has been elected to and has served two consecutive elected terms of four years each.

The writ added, “A declaration that, on a true and proper interpretation of Articles 66(2), 246(2), 1(1), 35(1), and 42 of the 1992 Constitution, the prohibition in Article 66(2) is not engaged until a person has been elected to and has served two consecutive elected terms of four years each”.

If the court upheld the interpretation in favour of the plaintiffs, it could open the door for President Mahama to contest a further term in office.

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

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

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

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

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@ghnow_ President Mahama joins the clean up exercise at Alajo  #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – 🤍DAYSO LYRICS 🎤

“Nkoko Nkitinkiti is a complete waste of state resources, nothing more, nothing less” – Fiifi Boafo

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“Nkoko Nkitinkiti is a complete waste of state resources, nothing more, nothing less” – Fiifi Boafo

Fiifi Boafo, the former Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has said the Mahama government’s Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme is a waste of state resources.

According to Fiifi Boafo, the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme is incapable of creating sustainable poultry businesses.

He quizzed the rationale behind distributing only a few birds to beneficiaries.

Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Friday, July 10, Fiifi Boafo stated, “The Nkoko Nkitinkiti is a complete waste of state resources, nothing more, nothing less”.

“If you say that you are giving people chickens to rear and you give them two, what are they going to use them for? If not for them to just enjoy them, what business can anybody create with two? What sort of model is that?” he questioned.

“What was the target? What did we seek to realise from this? What has been the result after a year?” he asked.

“Has it reduced imports, and by what percentage? What are the savings that we’ve made? How much money have we invested in it, and what benefit have we received as a result?” he said.

He added, “What was the business model around this whole Nkoko Nkitinkiti, and how many chickens do we give to people? Initially, we were told 50, reduced to 15, now to two”.

“So it just demonstrates the point that what the government claimed it was going to do totally failed. They did not realise it.”

“Ask yourself, five chickens, what are you going to do with that? Which business are you going to run with five?” he asked, describing the initiative as “just an unnecessary use of state resources.”

Fiifi Boafo added, “Have you forgotten they told us they were going to establish a Women’s Bank? Where is it? It didn’t happen”.

“They said they were going to pay cocoa farmers GH¢7,000 a bag. What happened? They ended up paying them GH¢2,500.”

“They said they were going to do the 24-hour economy. What has happened to the 24-hour economy? Now we are hearing stories.”

“They said they were going to fight galamsey. The situation has gotten worse. Not a single one of them has given us results. They are only going on with mere rhetoric, not giving us any result,” he said.

His comments come on the back 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 has 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.

@ghnow_ Ga Mantse spotted at Alajo during the clean-up exercise, joining efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – Esprit_Morale

Police investigate Chief Inspector accused of renting shacks for prostitution

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Police investigate Chief Inspector accused of renting shacks for prostitution

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has commenced investigations into allegations that a Chief Inspector stationed in the region owns unauthorised wooden structures at allegedly renting them out to commercial sex workers.

On July 10, in a statement issued, the Command revealed they are treating the allegations with seriousness and have initiated investigations to establish the facts surrounding the claims.

The statement was signed by Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command.

Reports suggest the Chief Inspector’s alleged activity was discovered when a special task force from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly stormed the area to demolish the illegal structures along the Subin stream behind the COCOBOD building in Adum.

Squatters occupying the shacks physically assaulted the team comprising soldiers and city guards, pelting them with stones, destroying two pickup trucks and an excavator being used for the demolition, with windscreens shattered and tyres deflated.

According to reports, three officers of the task force, including a soldier, sustained various degrees of injury.

Meanwhile, the Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has dropped a bombshell in his quest to rid Kumasi of sex workers. 

The Kumasi Mayor revealed that some brothels used for prostitution in the Kumasi Metropolis are owned by some police officers.

According to the Kumasi Mayor, they have identified those police officers, and he has personally taken them to the Regional Police Command for investigation.

Speaking on Accra FM, the Kumasi Mayor stated, “It will interest you to know that some of the brothels are owned by Police Officers in uniform. The officers involved have been handed over to the Regional Command. We have identified them, and I personally took them to the Regional Police Commander”.

“It is a sad thing, but I have the support of His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei TuTu II, and all the people of Kumasi are behind me”.

In related news, the Kumasi Mayor has boldly declared that sex workers and migrant beggars won’t be tolerated in Kumasi.

According to the KMA boss, the Assembly is preparing to launch a major crackdown on sex workers operating in the city and also remove migrant beggars.

Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi expressed deep concern about the increasing visibility of sex workers and beggars, arguing that they are a threat to the image, security and social order of Kumasi.

Speaking on Nhyira FM, Mr Boadi stated, “The increasing presence of prostitution in Asafo, Ashtown, Ahodwo, Adum and other areas of the city is worrying”.

“Intelligence suggests that a significant number of those involved are non-Ghanaian, with some individuals allegedly trafficking them into the country for sex work,” he stated.

He added, “Such business is unacceptable and won’t be tolerated in Kumasi, the Garden City. We will take action to address the situation very soon”.

The KMA boss further disclosed that they are collaborating closely with the Ghana Immigration Service to identify and remove non-Ghanaian beggars from the streets.

“We’re working hand-in-hand with Ghana Immigration to remove migrant beggars from the streets of Kumasi,” he added.

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@ghnow_ Finance Minister, Hon. Ato Forson was spotted with President Mahama at Alajo clean up exercise  #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – NDCMUSICHQ

Adamus CEO Angela Attieh honoured with citation for advancing education

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Adamus CEO Angela Attieh honoured with citation for advancing education

The CEO and founder of Nguvu Mining Limited, Angela Attieh, who is reputed as the most outstanding female mining entrepreneur in Africa, has once again been honoured with a citation for advancing education across the Nzema district.

In a video shared by Nzema Today, a citation featuring a photograph of Angela Attieh was presented in recognition of her contributions.

Speaking in the video, a representative commended the Adamus CEO for her unwavering support for education and development, noting that her initiatives have positively impacted the lives of countless students.

He also praised Angela Attieh for her generosity, visionary leadership, and commitment to empowering communities through education and scholarships to needy but brilliant students.  

The man in the video speaking at the 3rd Edition of the Ellembelle Learner Assessment Test (ELAT) Excellence Awards 2026 stated, “Your support for education and development has positively impacted the lives of countless students and enhanced the learning environment across the district.

Through your generosity and visionary leadership, you have provided PolyTank to the Senior High School to improve access to save water and awarded scholarships to needy but brilliant students to enable them to pursue their future aspirations.

Organised and sponsored the Inter Maths essay competitions to encourage academic excellence”.

In related news, Angela Attieh was also honoured by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at a high-profile programme to mark 27 years of his enstoolment.

In a moment that celebrated both legacy and trailblazing excellence, the special recognition of Angela List stood as a powerful symbol of resilience, vision, and transformative leadership.

 She received a commemorative gold coin award alongside President John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents JA Kufuor and Nana Akufo- Addo, former Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and the IGP, Christian Tetteh Yohuno for their varied contributions to national security and socio- economic advancement.

The event, which was held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, under the theme: Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development Through Royal Vision, had the Commonwealth Secretary General, Madam Ayorkor Botchwey, as the Special Guest of Honour.

Angela Attieh dedicated the award to her more than 3,000 workers employed by Nguvu Mining Limited, a group of companies operating in Ghana, Niger, Mali and Liberia.

They include Adamus Resources Limited, Northern Ashanti Mining Company Limited, Segala Mining Corporation, Samira Hill Gold Mine and Poura Resources Limited.

Angela Attieh acknowledged the formidable gender barrier in the male – dominated mining space, saying, “Nobody gives you an inch. But I’m committed to modelling the way for many women in Africa to become mining entrepreneurs.”

Her words echoed the courage of a pioneer determined not only to succeed but also to open doors for generations of women to follow.

Angela Attieh was optimistic that “sooner than later, many female CEOs, engineers and other professionals would dazzle in the mining industry.

“The distinguished female mining investor disclosed that her companies have resolved to create more jobs and sharpen their focus on advancing the socio- economic development of the mining communities.

“We will achieve this goal by giving more scholarships, building more schools and clinics and empowering women traders with financial assistance.

“We are committed to changing the narrative in the mining industry by making a tangible difference in the lives of the people,“ Angela List added.

Last year, she won the 2025 Global Power Female Award, an exclusive honour for the most accomplished business women in the world.

Angela Attieh, who has been in the mining industry for 25 years, is the first Ghanaian woman to win the award, which is designated as a tribute to trailblazers who have boldly reshaped the narrative of leadership, empowered communities and created enduring change.

The prestigious event, which was held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, featured Heads of State, 1st Ladies and global business leaders.

Angela Attieh was later inducted into the Global Power Women’s Network, a premier platform of influence, capital and partnerships for women in the world.

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See photos as Asantehene announce Nana Yaa Akyaa II as new Asantehemaa to Kumasi Traditional Council

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See photos as Asantehene announce Nana Yaa Akyaa II as new Asantehemaa to Kumasi Traditional Council

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has officially announced to the Kumasi Traditional Council the appointment of Nana Yaa Akyaa II as the new Asantehemaa.

In a Facebook post shared by Opemsuo Radio, it read, “Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, formally announced the enstoolment of Nana Yaa Akyaa II, Asantehemaa, during a Kumasi Traditional Council meeting convened on July 9, 2026.

This was followed by the presentation of drinks and cash by the Gyaase Division to the Kumasi Traditional Council and the Asanteman Council.

The Council also hosted a delegation from Juaben led by the Paramount Chief, Daasebre Otuo Siriboe II, who passed through the meeting after paying a courtesy call on the Asantehemaa.

Among the cases heard at the meeting were the Buoho Ankaase chieftaincy dispute, Adumakaasekese chieftaincy dispute, Abrade chieftaincy dispute, Emena chieftaincy dispute, and Boamang Maase chieftaincy dispute.

The Council also received the ‘dibim’ of plaintiffs in the Ntotoye stool dispute”.

In related news, Nana Ama Bonsu has officially assumed the Asantehemaa stool with the name Nana Yaa Akyaa II.

Reports indicate that her naming comes after undergoing the necessary traditional rites to become the 15th Asantehemaa of the Asante Kingdom.

The information gathered disclosed that her enstoolment was completed on Monday, July 6, 2026, following a series of customary ceremonies.

Nana Yaa Akyaa II now succeeds Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who died in August 2025 after serving as Asantehemaa since 2017.

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in line with established traditional processes of the Asante Kingdom, chose her as the next occupant of the stool.

Nana Yaa Akyaa II now assumes the role of the traditional mother of the Asantehene.

She will be providing counsel on matters of tradition and culture while serving as the custodian of Asante customs and heritage.

The Asante queenmothers play a pivotal role in preserving the kingdom’s customs and traditions.

The Asantehemaa promotes social cohesion and advises the Asantehene on matters relating to governance, succession and community welfare.

In addition, the Asantehemaa stool dates back to the early years of the Asante Kingdom.

“Nana Nyaako Kusiamoa was the first occupant from 1701 to 1722. She was succeeded by Nana Nkatia Abamo (1722–1740) and Nana Akua Afriyie (1740–1768), followed by other notable Asantehemaa such as Nana Konadu Yiadom I (1768–1809), Nana Akosua Adoma (1809–1819), Nana Ama Serwaa (1819–1828), and Nana Yaa Dufie (1828–1836).

The lineage continued through Nana Afua Sarpon (1836–1857), Nana Afua Kobi I (1857–1884), Nana Yaa Akyaa I (1884–1917), and Nana Konadu Yiadom II (1917–1945).

More recent occupants of the stool include Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko (1945–1977), Nana Afua Serwaa Kobi Ampem II (1977–2016), and Nana Konadu Yiadom III (2017–2025)”, reports stated.

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Hookups a major contributor to the rise in HIV infections in Ghana – Ghana AIDS Commission

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Hookups a major contributor to the rise in HIV infections in Ghana – Ghana AIDS Commission

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”.

Some netizens reacting to the revelation stated, “If immigration and police properly deported the Nigerian prostitutes who are coming into the country, perhaps you’ll be able to deal with it. They’re not cracking down on them enough. @GhPoliceService @Gha_Immigration”.

“I don’t get it. How do you have unprotected sex with someone who is easily accessible to everybody provided they pay for the sex?”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Also, the numerous Nigerian prostitutes across the length and width of Ghana under the guise of “hook up” and those who stand by the streets of Lapaz, etc all over the place are a biohazard to Ghanaians. They’re HIV-infected, and some gullible Ghanaians will sleep with them”.

A netizen added, “It’s absolutely true. Many of these young people weren’t taught any form of safe sex. In fact, many women in relationships are engaging in hookups, and their partners are often chasing after these hookups, leading to the sharing of HIV among them”.

“So the best thing is to make sure those who are practising hookups have a card that shows they’ve tested for HIV and are not infected before anything else continues”, a netizen added.

An X user added, “Not true. They’re even more protective than our so-called boyfriends and girlfriends in the country. Unfaithfulness and promiscuity, coupled with too much fornication among the citizens, is what is causing the spread of the virus”.

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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Gov’t performance in job creation has been very good – Labour Minister claims

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Gov’t performance in job creation has been very good – Labour Minister claims

Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, has claimed the John Mahama government has made significant progress in tackling unemployment since assuming office in 2025.

According to the Labour Minister, the Mahama government’s performance in job creation has been very good.

He claimed that the government’s efforts to create jobs are beginning to yield results, with both youth and general unemployment showing signs of decline.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Thursday, July 9, Dr Pelpuo stated, “Government performance has been very good. As you know, job creation is a multi-ministerial, sectorial issue and what we have seen is that each ministry has a component on how jobs are created and they are all up and doing and working very hard”.

“The private sector is energised to do more, and we can see them committed to doing the best they can,” he added.

He expressed confidence that the government’s overall economic and employment policies are producing positive results.

“Generally, I see that things are moving well and the statistics show that so far we have done so well,” he stated.

Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo further indicated that unemployment has declined compared to since the current administration took office.

“Given the rate of unemployment before we came and the rate of unemployment now, there has been a decrease in both youth unemployment and general unemployment,” the Minister said.

His comments come on the back of the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee and Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has argued that the John Mahama government’s job programmes are not delivering on the promises.

According to Oppong Nkrumah, in a post on X, the government’s job programs are not delivering.

In his post, he wrote, “The government’s job programs are not delivering on the promises of 250,000 jobs a year. They need to sit up and stop the settings”.

Also, on the floor of Parliament, Oppong Nkrumah proposed a five-point strategy to address Ghana’s growing youth unemployment crisis.

Oppong Nkrumah asserted that current interventions by the John Mahama government are not delivering the desired results.

He highlighted that data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicate that youth unemployment continues to rise, adding that nearly two million young Ghanaians are currently neither in education, employment, nor training.

The MP further disclosed that almost half of young people in the Greater Accra Region are unemployed.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on the rising unemployment situation in the country on Thursday, June 11, 2026,  Oppong Nkrumah stated, “Mr  Speaker, we do not need more slogans or promises that results are in the pipeline. We need a more effective architecture to solve the worsening youth unemployment problem in our country. Data from the Statistical Service is clear. The youth unemployment problem is getting worse. The time to act is now”.

“Ghanaian youth do not want slogans. They want feasible programmes that create dignified, productive and well-paid jobs,” he stated.

“Anchor every job programme to a published delivery scorecard with clear metrics on beneficiaries, cost per job created, time-to-placement and employment retention,” he urged.

“We do not need more slogans or promises that results are in the pipeline. We need a more effective architecture to solve the worsening youth unemployment problem of our country,” he said.

@ghnow_ President Mahama donates sanitary items to the 37 Military Hospital  #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Abu Trica to appear before US federal judge today; faces up to 20 years in prison

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Abu Trica to appear before US federal judge today; faces up to 20 years in prison

Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, is set to face a US federal judge today, July 10, 2026, following his extradition.

According to reports, Abu Trica is facing up to 20 years in prison if found guilty of the crimes levelled against him.

In a news card shared by JOYFM stated, “Abu Trica to appear before US federal judge today; faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy”.

The development follows  Abu Trica’s extradition to the United States to face charges related to an alleged $8 million romance scam case.

According to sources, Abu Trica was flown out of Ghana on Thursday, July 9, aboard Delta Airlines flight DL 157.

Ghanaian Journalist Kobby Kyei, in a post on X, wrote, “Abu Trica was this morning extradited to the United States at approximately 9:30 a.m”.

In another post, he wrote, “Abu Trica was captured at the airport while boarding a flight following his extradition”.

Abu Trica’s extradition follows a July 2 decision by the High Court in Accra ordering that he be surrendered to US authorities to face allegations of involvement in a romance fraud scheme.

Meanwhile, some weeks ago, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the lawyer for embattled Abu Trica, detailed that there is no $8m romance scam as his client is being extradited because of $13,000.

According to Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Abu Trica was set up by an FBI informant who approached him, saying that he was expecting some 50,000 dollars.

He alleged that the FBI informant asked Abu Trica to help find a bank account for them to transfer the money into, where he would receive 13,000 dollars if he found an account.

In a post on X, Oliver Barker-Vormawor wrote, “Let’s Talk Abu Trica.

Abu Trica was set up by an FBI informant who approached him, saying that he was expecting some 50,000 dollars. And that Abu Trica should help find a bank account for them to transfer the money into.

His share would be 13,000 dollars if he found an account. Abu Trica went around asking different people because he thought he was making 13,000 dollars. Someone gave him an account, which he gave to the FBI undercover agents. And he was paid 13,000 dollars”.

He added, “This is the entire evidence the FBI provided. When Abu was arrested, the FBI came to him to give them the name of the person whose account it was.

Abu didn’t. Before the matter went to court, they had EOCO Issue a press statement claiming that Abu had scammed people of 8 million dollars. There is no 8 million USD anywhere. We are here because of 13,000 dollars”.

Barker-Vormawor disclosed that Abu Trica was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. “Now Abu was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. We presented the magistrate with 80 pages of legal argument, tracing the history of the Extradition Treaty, showing that the offence of conspiracy is not an extraditable offence.

Now, the matter is under appeal, so I won’t say more than that. Except that in my whole life, I have never met a judge so eager to extradite a person before. Complete refusal to follow due process. Her mind was made up from day 1.

The truth is, out of 200 requests Ghanaian has received, all 200 have been extradited by our courts. 200-0 oo. If our Courts are willing to follow the law, not be afraid of America, Abu’s case will be 200-1”.

In related news, Ghanaian media personality Captain Smart has said Abu Trica will be released and compensated even if he is extradited to the United States of America.

According to Captain Smart, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) does not possess evidence directly implicating Abu Trica, as they are working with documents submitted by Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

Captain Smart further claimed that initially Abu Trica was accused of defrauding someone of $8 million, but alleged that the figure was later reduced to $15,000 before eventually being narrowed to five per cent of that amount.

Speaking on his show on Onua TV, Captain Smart stated, “I interviewed Abu Trica here, and those with low wisdom criticised me because of the interview; they want to extradite him. They started from $8 million, saying he had defrauded someone. From 8 million to 6 million, 6 to 4, 4 to 2, 2 to 1, 1million to 500,000, 500,000 to 50,000, 50,000 to $15,000, from 15,000 to 5 per cent of $15,000. They scaled it down to $15,000, then five per cent of $15,000”.

“If they extradite him to America, they will release him. They will also compensate him on top of it because the FBI said they have no incriminating information against him. I have the documents. They are acting based on the documents submitted to them by the EOCO of this country,” he stated.

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“Two days are not enough to finish this work” – Mahama hints at monthly sanitation exercise

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“Two days are not enough to finish this work” – Mahama hints at monthly sanitation exercise

President John Mahama has said that the government is considering setting aside one day every month for a nationwide clean-up exercise.

According to John Mahama, the current two-day national exercise is not enough to deal with the scale of sanitation challenges across the country.

President Mahama made this known at Alajo in Accra after joining officials to take part in and inspect the start of the two-day national clean-up exercise.

Speaking after participating in the exercise, President Mahama stated, “Two days are not enough to finish this work, but we are going to institute it so that at least one day every month all of us should come out and clean our surroundings”.

“That is what our traditional values were about. We are taught to keep a clean environment, but when we all leave our hometowns and come, because of the anonymity of urbanisation, we think that nobody watches us, so we dump those values and we live in filth,” he said.

“We must change that attitude,” he said.

“I’m also asking the Minister of Finance; he’s already released 150 million to help with flood mitigation, that is, the dredging of the streams and all that,” the President said.

“And so the military will continue that exercise, even after we have finished this two-day cleanup,” he added.

Also, President John Dramani Mahama has told Ghanaians to stop using drains as dumping grounds.

Mahama stressed that indiscriminate disposal of waste is worsening flooding risks and undermining efforts to protect communities.

According to John Mahama, the June 29 floods should serve as a wake-up call for citizens to change their behaviour.

Mahama disclosed that the Alajo drain flooded because it has been blocked by a combination of silt, plastics, and household waste.

Mahama added, “We have to clear the drains. We just worked on this Alajo drain. It’s part of the outdoor stream. And there are two problems in it. There’s silt, and then there’s also plastics and household waste”.

“You find in a drain like this, there are Indian blocks. People discard an Indian block and throw it in the drain. Old furniture, dining tables, everything you can find in that drain,” he said.

“The drains are not garbage instruments. If you want to dispose of something, you know how to dispose of it,” he said.

Mahama further called on Ghanaians to make use of designated waste disposal facilities which include skip containers.

“We have skip trucks that leave containers all over the city. Just go and throw your garbage into the skip, and the truck will come and pick it and take it where it has to take it,” he said.

“We are taught to keep a clean environment. But when we all leave our hometowns, and we come, because of the anonymity of urbanisation, we think that nobody watches us. So we dump those values, and we live in filth. We must change that attitude,” he said.

He added, “The floods have been devastating, but we must show that we are a resilient nation and we can bounce back even better”.

“Otherwise, if we don’t do that, what we would have done would be in vain, because when the rains come, it will just wash all those silt and garbage back into the drain,” he said.

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@ghnow_ President John Mahama address the press at Alajo #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – Ashraf Aboo Mu'ttassim
@ghnow_ President Mahama joins resident in Alajo to undertake clean up exercise #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – NDCMUSICHQ

“The drains are not garbage instruments” – Mahama tells Ghanaians

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“The drains are not garbage instruments” – Mahama tells Ghanaians

President John Dramani Mahama has told Ghanaians to stop using drains as dumping grounds.

Mahama stressed that indiscriminate disposal of waste is worsening flooding risks and undermining efforts to protect communities.

According to John Mahama, the June 29 floods should serve as a wake-up call for citizens to change their behaviour.

Mahama disclosed that the Alajo drain flooded because it has been blocked by a combination of silt, plastics, and household waste.

Speaking during an inspection of the Alajo Drains as part of the National Clean-Up Exercise, President Mahama stated, “We have to clear the drains. We just worked on this Alajo drain. It’s part of the outdoor stream. And there are two problems in it. There’s silt, and then there’s also plastics and household waste”.

“You find in a drain like this, there are Indian blocks. People discard an Indian block and throw it in the drain. Old furniture, dining tables, everything you can find in that drain,” he said.

“The drains are not garbage instruments. If you want to dispose of something, you know how to dispose of it,” he said.

Mahama further called on Ghanaians to make use of designated waste disposal facilities which include skip containers.

“We have skip trucks that leave containers all over the city. Just go and throw your garbage into the skip, and the truck will come and pick it and take it where it has to take it,” he said.

“We are taught to keep a clean environment. But when we all leave our hometowns, and we come, because of the anonymity of urbanisation, we think that nobody watches us. So we dump those values, and we live in filth. We must change that attitude,” he said.

He added, “The floods have been devastating, but we must show that we are a resilient nation and we can bounce back even better”.

“Otherwise, if we don’t do that, what we would have done would be in vain, because when the rains come, it will just wash all those silt and garbage back into the drain,” he said.

Also, Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has joined the National General Cleaning Exercise, calling on Ghanaians to adopt responsible sanitation practices.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang warned that indiscriminate waste disposal is a contributing factor to flooding, which puts communities at risk.

The nationwide clean-up exercise follows recent floods that affected parts of the country.

The exercise, which began at 6:00 am on July 10, 2026, is expected to continue until 1:00 pm and resume on July 11, 2026.

The vice president, joining the clean-up exercise in the Nungua area, spoke to the media, saying, “We are here because something has gone wrong,” she told journalists.

“A lot of it is something that you and I have caused. We know that nature will do its own thing, but sometimes we also contribute negatively to the outcomes.”

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also highlighted that dumping refuse into drains prevents water from flowing naturally, which increases the risk of flooding that often affects people who played no part in causing the problem.

“There are times when even the person who suffers may not necessarily have been the one who caused the damage. When we throw garbage into our drains, maybe that is the reason why somebody’s house is finally flooded because we are blocking the water from taking its natural course,” she said.

According to Prof Opoku-Agyemang, the clean-up must serve as a reminder that preventing floods begins with individual responsibility and proper sanitation practices.

“We all know the right things. We don’t need any sermon. We know. Let’s do the right things and protect each other and protect our country,” she said.

She further thanked residents and volunteers who participated in the exercise, “I want to thank you all for coming out to help because there’s a time we should all show love”.

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@ghnow_ President John Mahama address the press at Alajo #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – Ashraf Aboo Mu'ttassim
@ghnow_ President Mahama joins resident in Alajo to undertake clean up exercise #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – NDCMUSICHQ

“We are here because something has gone wrong” – Jane Naana says as she joins clean-up efforts

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“We are here because something has gone wrong” – Jane Naana says as she joins clean-up efforts

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has joined the National General Cleaning Exercise, calling on Ghanaians to adopt responsible sanitation practices.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang warned that indiscriminate waste disposal is a contributing factor to flooding, which puts communities at risk.

The nationwide clean-up exercise follows recent floods that affected parts of the country.

The exercise, which began at 6:00 am on July 10, 2026, is expected to continue until 1:00 pm and resume on July 11, 2026.

The vice president, joining the clean-up exercise in the Nungua area, spoke to the media, saying, “We are here because something has gone wrong,” she told journalists.

“A lot of it is something that you and I have caused. We know that nature will do its own thing, but sometimes we also contribute negatively to the outcomes.”

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also highlighted that dumping refuse into drains prevents water from flowing naturally, which increases the risk of flooding that often affects people who played no part in causing the problem.

“There are times when even the person who suffers may not necessarily have been the one who caused the damage. When we throw garbage into our drains, maybe that is the reason why somebody’s house is finally flooded because we are blocking the water from taking its natural course,” she said.

According to Prof Opoku-Agyemang, the clean-up must serve as a reminder that preventing floods begins with individual responsibility and proper sanitation practices.

“We all know the right things. We don’t need any sermon. We know. Let’s do the right things and protect each other and protect our country,” she said.

She further thanked residents and volunteers who participated in the exercise, “I want to thank you all for coming out to help because there’s a time we should all show love”.

Earlier, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, disclosed that President John Mahama and Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will join other stakeholders in the national clean-up exercise.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse, Linda Ocloo stated, “Yes, His Excellency the President and the Vice President will be taking part”.

She further disclosed that the specific locations where the President and Vice President will participate will not be disclosed ahead of time, as part of efforts to assess the preparedness of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.

“We want to test some of the Assemblies by surprise. The President will visit and know what they have done so far,” she explained

He further disclosed that all key stakeholders have been mobilised for the exercise, with local authorities, chiefs, MPs and community members expected to participate in the clean-up campaign.

Also, Linda Ocloo further revealed that 500 police officers from the Accra Regional Police Command have been deployed across strategic locations in the Greater Accra Region to provide security.

She added, “And so all of them will be placed at some vantage places to make sure that tomorrow’s exercise is successful. And they’re also going to be part of the clean-up.”

“Not only going to make sure that they monitor the security at the end of the month, but they are also part of the training.”

“In fact, the best news is that even doctors have also pledged, and nurses have also pledged, I mean, to deploy some of their staff to also make sure that they participate. And so, as you said, more than twice, it’s going to be massive.”

“The IGP has also made some interventions to make sure that all the police from the various districts are positioned at the confrontation to make sure that, more or less, the time to be suspected. So everything is on call.”

“The five hundred is from the regional command.”

@ghnow_ Unprecedented filt levels at the Korle Lagoon  #GHNow #fyp ♬ sonido original – Béto Quintanilla

Korle Bu’s Gordon-Guggisberg maternity building has outlived its usefulness; it will be demolished – Mahama  

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Korle Bu’s Gordon-Guggisberg maternity building has outlived its usefulness; it will be demolished – Mahama  

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to replace the ageing maternity block at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital with a modern facility.

According to John Mahama, the plan forms part of his government’s efforts to strengthen maternal healthcare services.

John Mahama, speaking at the commissioning of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory at the National Cardiothoracic Centre on Thursday, made the announcement.

He revealed that the procurement process for the new maternity block is already underway.

President Mahama highlighted that the existing Gordon-Guggisberg maternity building has outlived its usefulness and no longer provides.

He noted that the Korle Bu maternity building is not a safe environment for mothers, newborns and health workers, describing the structure as hazardous.

Mahama stressed that the facility poses serious safety risks, adding that it will be demolished once work begins on the replacement project.

According to Mahama, improving healthcare delivery requires more than funding medical treatment, adding that quality healthcare also depends on modern, safe and well-equipped health facilities.

In related news, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, has admitted that the current NDC administration will not be able to complete all the hospitals under the Agenda 111 initiative by the former Akufo-Addo government.

The Health Minister highlighted that the government remains committed to improving healthcare infrastructure, but must be realistic.

According to the Health Minister, the NDC government cannot complete all Agenda 111 projects, with some of the Hospitals at varying levels of completion.

He disclosed that while some projects are at advanced stages, others remain at early phases.

Speaking in an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, April 22, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh stated, “If we say that we will be able to complete all the Agenda 111 projects, which are over 100, within one year or even four years, it is a lie.

Let’s be realistic and I started saying this even in opposition, and you heard me loud and clear that there was no way we were going to complete these 111 hospitals within the timeframe the president gave us.”

Meanwhile, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, has disclosed that the government will recruit 16,000 health workers by 2026.

According to the Health Minister, recruitment processes for about 8,000 of the planned intake have already been completed, adding that further recruitment is expected to be rolled out.

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh disclosed that the government is strengthening deployment to underserved areas to address staffing gaps. 

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@ghnow_ President Mahama joins the clean up exercise at Alajo  #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – 🤍DAYSO LYRICS 🎤

Mahama could contest multiple elections if presidential term limit suits succeed – Gabby warns

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Mahama could contest multiple elections if presidential term limit suits succeed – Gabby warns

Gabby Otchere-Darko, a Lawyer and leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has weighed in on suits filed at the Supreme Court seeking an interpretation of a provision of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana on presidential term limits.

The renowned legal practitioner highlighted that the case before the Supreme Court seeks an interpretation that when the Constitution says a President shall serve only two terms of office, it really means only two consecutive terms.

The NPP stalwart argued that Ghana’s current president, John Dramani Mahama, could remain in office for years after his second term should he keep losing his bid to serve two consecutive terms.

Gabby Otchere-Darko warned that if the argument succeeds, Ghana’s current President John Mahama could be running for president in 2028; if he loses, he can run again in 2032.

He argued that if Mahama fails to serve two consecutive terms using that argument, he could have run again for president, which would lead to endless Presidential comebacks should he keep losing his re-election into office.

In a post shared on X in reaction to a petition by Ganiwu Alhassan asking the court to interpret Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution as allowing a person who served two separate terms to contest again, treating the limit as resetting after non-consecutive service.

Gabby, in his post, detailed, “So let me get this straight about the case before the Supreme Court seeking an interpretation that when the Constitution says a President shall serve only two terms of office, it really means only two consecutive terms.

If that argument succeeds, then the current President, after completing this second term, could contest again in 2028, if he changes his expressed mind and so chooses. If he loses, he could return in 2032. If he wins in 2032, he could contest again in 2036 because, according to this theory, he still would not have served two consecutive terms. If he then loses in 2036, why stop there? He could run again in 2040, and if he wins, he could still seek another term in 2044 because only then would he have completed two back-to-back terms.

In other words, under this interpretation, the Constitution’s two-term limit magically resets every time a President loses a re-election attempt.

That is not interpreting the Constitution. It is rewriting it.

Gabby Otchere-Darko further argued that the Constitution sets a lifetime maximum of two terms total, not two consecutive ones, and that inserting “consecutive” would amount to judicial amendment rather than interpretation.

He added, “The Constitution says a President shall not hold office for more than two terms. It does not say two consecutive terms. Had the framers intended that qualification, they knew exactly how to say so. They didn’t.

Asking the Supreme Court to read into the Constitution a word its framers deliberately omitted is not constitutional interpretation; it is constitutional amendment by judicial decree.

If that becomes the law, then the Constitution will no longer impose a lifetime two-term limit on the presidency. It will merely prohibit a President from serving more than two terms in a row, an entirely different proposition.

Seriously, is that really the constitutional doctrine they want the Supreme Court to endorse?”.

Meanwhile, Ken Kuranchie, a  Ghanaian news editor and lawyer, has filed a writ at the Supreme Court seeking interpretation of Ghana’s presidential term-limit.  

Reports suggest the suit was filed on June 30, 2026, and was brought by Ken Kuranchie and Bridget Brita Buabeng of Besamho Legal Consult, Kasoa, representing him, with the Attorney-General, Dominic Ayine, named as the sole defendant.

The case refers to Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which limits a person to two terms as President of Ghana.

The suit is seeking an interpretation of Article 66(2) of the Constitution, arguing that the two-term presidential limit applies only after two consecutive elected four-year terms and that a break resets the eligibility count.

Ken Kuranchie is seeking three declarations from the court.

The first being that the two-term presidential limit in Article 66(2) only takes effect upon the completion of two consecutive terms of four years each.

“A declaration that, on a true and proper interpretation of Articles 66(2), 246(2), 1(1), 35(1), and 42 of the 1992 Constitution, the two-term presidential limit in Article 66(2) is properly construed as imposing a prohibition on election to the office of President of Ghana only upon the completion of two consecutive terms of four years each,” the writ stated.

The second a substantial break of one four-year electoral cycle resets the eligibility count.

“A declaration that, on a true and proper interpretation of Articles 66(2), 246(2), 1(1), 35(1), and 42 of the 1992 Constitution, a substantial break of one four-year electoral cycle of elected presidential service resets the eligibility count,” the writ added.

The third, that the prohibition in Article 66(2) is not engaged until a person has been elected to and has served two consecutive elected terms of four years each.

The writ added, “A declaration that, on a true and proper interpretation of Articles 66(2), 246(2), 1(1), 35(1), and 42 of the 1992 Constitution, the prohibition in Article 66(2) is not engaged until a person has been elected to and has served two consecutive elected terms of four years each”.

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