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“Shame on you” – Nana Aba slams Asunafo North MP over GH¢100k social media giveaway promise

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“Shame on you” – Nana Aba slams Asunafo North MP over GH¢100k social media giveaway promise

Nana Aba Anamoah, a renowned Ghanaian media personality, has slammed the member of parliament for Asunafo North, Haruna Mohammed, after promising a GH¢100,000 social media giveaway.

In a social media post on X, Nana Aba Anamoah fired Haruna Mohammed after he begged social media influencer KalyJay to help him reach 100,000 followers on X in exchange for a GH¢100,000 giveaway.

He wrote, “@gyaigyimii take me to 100k followers for GH¢100,000 giveaway to your followers.”

In a sharp rebuttal, Nana Aba accused the Asunafo North MP of being focused on social media popularity over his legislative duties and lobbying for developmental projects in their constituency.

Nana Aba Anamoah, in her post, wrote, “This is a member of parliament elected by citizens who expect him to lobby for developmental projects in their constituency.

Instead, he’s lobbying to develop his follower count on X.   Shame! Shame! Shame on you @HarunaMohammed_”.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have reacted to the comments made by Nana Aba, saying, “I think this is the engagement he has long been waiting for.. Nana, now you have given him the platform to increase his followers”.

Another netizen stated, “I drafted a message as a reply to him, but then I had a long pause and decided not to. And the reason was that I questioned myself on the fact that he might be doing a lot for his constituents. That was just a thought”.

A netizen also added, “He’s done a lot of development projects in his constituency, including distributing fridges to women to help grow their small businesses”.

One other netizen fired shots a Nana Aba, saying, “For someone who understands communication, Nana Aba should have verified the context before jumping to conclusions. it was a fun engagement at a time when Hon. Haruna had only 2k followers.

Let’s focus on facts, not clout. The MP’s record speaks louder than your post”.

A netizen noted, “Wanting to increase your social media visibility as a member of Parliament now means you have stopped lobbying for development for your constituents? Ei

Unless you have evidence he has ditched his constituents, I think the “shame” belongs to you instead”.

“He GHC 100,000 can be used for something beneficial in his constituency”, a netizen added.

“@thenanaaba, this is a cheap clout you’re chasing. The MP has already granted interviews about it, and clearly, he was being satirical. How could his followers of less than 2k be moved to 100K ?”, an X user also added.

One more netizen added, “Why did he reject your love proposal? What is shameful about wanting to grow his social media network? What makes you think he’s not lobbying for developmental projects? So this law school can you go some? Cus eiii”

“It’s funny how you, of all people, think you can shame one of the best performing MPs just because he wants to maximise his reach in order to spread the good works of his Boss, JM and himself. You, Nanaba😁, Anokwa….”, an X user added.

“Regardless of the verification of the import of the message by the “honourable” member, some jokes are expensive to the electorate. Perspective is everything, and you must not leave your constituents in that gap of questioning your pedigree as their representative. The MP could have done well”, another X user stated.

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“Your justification of Ataa Ayi’s 70-year jail term is very low” – NPP’s Kamal-Deen tells Baffoe-Bonnie

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“Your justification of Ataa Ayi’s 70-year jail term is very low” – NPP’s Kamal-Deen tells Baffoe-Bonnie

Alhaji Kamal-Deen Abdulai, the Deputy National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has slammed Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, over his justification of Ataa Ayi’s 70-year jail term.

According to Kamal-Deen Abdulai, Baffoe-Bonnie’s justification is appalling and very low.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Tuesday, November 11, Alhaji Kamal-Deen Abdulai stated, “I chanced on something when watching the vetting process, and I was appalled. A judge who is supposed to be the head of affairs of the judicial system of our country said he had to give somebody 70 years because he was afraid to die when he came out, he would attack him and his family. I was surprised. That comment was very low”.

“Your own judicial oath tells you to ensure that you work within the tenets of the law, and you tell me that for fear you gave somebody 70 years because you didn’t want to give 30 years for him to come and attack you? The ratio he gave was flat,” he added.

His comments follow, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s justification of his reasoning behind sentencing notorious armed robber Atta Ayi to 70 years in prison.

According to Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the lengthy sentence for Atta Ayi was to protect his family.

He explained that if he had given Ataa Ayi 30 years, when he came back, his family would be the first the notorious armed robber would have attacked.

Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie explained, “I gave him 70 years. And what I told myself was that if Atta Ayi was given 30 years and he comes back, my family would be the first he would attack. By the time he comes back after 70 years, I will be dead and gone,” he said.

It will be recalled, Atta Ayi was labelled as Ghana’s most notorious at the time, with a bounty placed on him.

He masterminded numerous armed robberies, stealing money, cars, jewellery, and other valuables and also shot victims.

The Police, led by  ACP Kofi Boakye, managed to arrest some members of his gang after fierce gun battles that left others dead.

Atta Ayi was later convicted on multiple counts and jailed in 2005.

According to reports, Atta Ayi has now been described as a changed man.

He has since been pleading with the government to grant him a pardon.

Furthermore, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s revelation has ignited comments on social media, with a netizen accusing the acting Chief Justice of sentencing Atta Ayi out of fear and not Justice.

A netizen wrote, “This is not justice, let’s put partisanship aside. You’re jailing people just because you’re afraid of them hurting your family? Seriously???”.

Some other Ghanaians on X reacting to the comments made by Baffoe-Bonnie stated, “It’s a very disappointing mindset for any judge to have. Judges should just work according to what the law says and not sentence people on personal terms and fears. Guys like Ataa Ayi have people on the street, and if they want to harm, I am sure they would have done so a long time ago”.

One X user added, “This is a clear violation of due process and fairness. Judges are required by law and ethics to be impartial. Sentences must be based on the law and the facts of the case, not personal fears or emotions. His judgment on that case must be reviewed”.

“Meaning, the guy didn’t deserve 70 70-year sentence, but cox of his fears & insecurities, he gave him a life sentence(70)? He expects him to die there? Isn’t there presidential amnesty? W@ if he gets one? Or he’ll block it til he Baffoe dies or Ataa Ayi dies? Wei yedi y3 chief Justice?”, an X user added.

“DDEP was painful, but nobody lost money on their principal” – Abena Osei Asare

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“DDEP was painful, but nobody lost money on their principal” – Abena Osei Asare

Abena Osei Asare, the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament and former Deputy Finance Minister, has said the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) was painful.

According to Abena Osei Asare, the DDEP, although difficult, was a necessary measure to stabilise the economy under the former Akufo-Addo government.

She highlighted that the debt restructuring exercise was the most challenging policy decision taken by the government at the time.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, November 10, stated, “The debt restructuring was one of the most painful but necessary exercises that we needed to take as a country.

“And even with that, the government made sure they secured pension funds and others who, for some reason, could not sign onto the DDEP. The government entered into an arrangement with them, but the money didn’t come in as and when we all agreed. But eventually they were paid.”

Abena Osei Asare further noted that under the debt restructuring exercise, no one lost money on their principal, but it was just the interest payments that were affected.

“Nobody lost money on their principal; it was the interests,” she added.

Meanwhile, former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo admitted that Ghana’s debt restructuring under his government shattered lives.

Akufo-Addo revealed that the debt restructuring deeply troubled him and still does.

According to Akufo-Addo, the debt restructuring under the G20 Common Framework was the most painful chapter of his presidency.

Akufo-Addo noted that the programme offered short-term economic relief but came at a heavy social and human cost.

Speaking at the AU-EU High-Level Seminar in Brussels on Thursday, October 2, 2025, on the eve of the AU-EU Summit, Akufo-Addo stated, “I witnessed the suffocating grip of debt on our economy and on our citizens. This deeply troubled me and still does”.

“The most painful part was the impact on ordinary people. Pensioners, young people, and small investors saw their lives and livelihoods shattered,” he said.

Ghana, under Akufo-Addo in 2023, restructured $13 billion in Eurobonds and secured commitments that provided $10.5 billion in external debt service relief through 2026.

The debt restructuring reduced the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio from the mid-80s to 70.5 per cent and also boosted investor confidence and supported an IMF programme.

Meanwhile, Dr Asah Asante, a Political scientist, has slammed former President Akufo-Addo over his recent apology to Ghanaians regarding the pain caused by his government’s domestic debt restructuring programme.

According to Dr Asah Asante, Akufo-Addo’s apology is too late after he shattered the lives of Ghanaians.

He highlighted that the domestic debt restructuring programme disrupted the lives and livelihoods of ordinary Ghanaians, particularly the middle class, pensioners, and other vulnerable groups.

“This is not Justice” – Baffoe-Bonnie’s comment on Atta Ayi’s 70-years sentence sparks debate

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“This is not Justice” – Baffoe-Bonnie’s comment on Atta Ayi’s 70-years sentence sparks debate

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the Chief Justice nominee, comments regarding his reasoning behind sentencing of notorious armed robber Atta Ayi to 70 years in prison has sparked debate on social media.

According to Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the lengthy sentence for Atta Ayi was to protect his family.

He explained that if he had given Ataa Ayi 30 years, when he came back, his family would be the first the notorious armed robber would have attacked.

Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie explained, “I gave him 70 years. And what I told myself was that if Atta Ayi was given 30 years and he comes back, my family would be the first he would attack. By the time he comes back after 70 years, I will be dead and gone,” he said.

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s revelation ignited comments on social media, with a netizen accusing the acting Chief Justice of sentencing Atta Ayi out of fear and not Justice.

The netizen wrote, “This is not justice, let’s put partisanship aside. You’re jailing people just because you’re afraid of them hurting your family? Seriously???”.

Some other Ghanaians on X reacting to the comments made by Baffoe-Bonnie stated, “It’s a very disappointing mindset for any judge to have. Judges should just work according to what the law says and not sentence people on personal terms and fears. Guys like Ataa Ayi have people on the street, and if they want to harm, I am sure they would have done so a long time ago”.

One X user added, “This is a clear violation of due process and fairness. Judges are required by law and ethics to be impartial. Sentences must be based on the law and the facts of the case, not personal fears or emotions. His judgment on that case must be reviewed”.

“Meaning, the guy didn’t deserve 70 70-year sentence, but cox of his fears & insecurities, he gave him a life sentence(70)? He expects him to die there? Isn’t there presidential amnesty? W@ if he gets one? Or he’ll block it til he Baffoe dies or Ataa Ayi dies? Wei yedi y3 chief Justice?”, an X user added.

“I want to believe that what the chief justice nominee said and what he’s trying to communicate are different things, maybe he used his family as an example to say that Ataa Ayi would’ve continued to attack people in a general sense, or else we should be really worried”, one more Ghanaian noted.

Additionally, a netizen added, “So he dies and leaves no one behind? He can trace his family and harm them when he’s out. This way of thinking is very selfish. Also, I’m not saying the criminal doesn’t deserve a 70yt. Even if he does deserve more terms, his final judgement must be very objective…. This is very wrong in my opinion. There was no justice here”.

It will be recalled, Atta Ayi was labelled as Ghana’s most notorious at the time with a bounty placed on him.

He masterminded numerous armed robberies, stealing money, cars, jewellery, and other valuables and also shot victims.

The Police, led by  ACP Kofi Boakye, managed to arrest some members of his gang after fierce gun battles that left others dead.

Atta Ayi was later convicted on multiple counts and jailed in 2005.

According to reports, Atta Ayi has now been described as a changed man.

He has since been pleading with the government to grant him a pardon.

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“I opted out of the Prison Service so that she could stay”- Justice Baffoe-Bonnie recounts how he met his wife

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“I opted out of the Prison Service so that she could stay”- Justice Baffoe-Bonnie recounts how he met his wife

Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has recounted how he met his wife while they were both in the Prison Service in Sekondi.

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie shared a personal moment during his appearance before the Vetting Committee.

According to him, as a Deputy Superintendent at the time, he was not permitted to marry a junior officer, so he opted out of the Prison Service so that she could stay.

Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie recounted, “I joined the Ghana Prisons Service in 1988 and completed six months of military training. Following my training, I was posted to Sekondi, where I met my wife, who at the time has a bob no rank she did’nt have rank and was a sixth former; she was starting her career in the Prison Service.

“I served with the Prisons Service for about two years until 1990, when I was informed that, as a Deputy Superintendent, I was not permitted to marry a junior officer. Since the rules would not allow us to be together, I opted out of the Prison Service so that she could stay,” he noted.

Furthermore, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has stated he deserves the Chief Justice position.

Baffoe-Bonnie, during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, November 10, 2025, stated he believes he is qualified and ready to assume the position of Chief Justice.

The acting Chief Justice rejected claims that his nomination was a reward for favouring President John Dramani Mahama during the 2013 election petition.

He stated, “I wouldn’t know what goes on in the president’s mind since I’m not there. But I actually will be disappointed if my only qualification for the chief justice nomination is that I voted for the president in 2013. But I mean that is on a lighter note, but I think I qualify for the position. I have what it takes to lead the judiciary”.

“The President must have his reason. I don’t know that. I believe I qualify for the position of Chief Justice. I think I deserve that position.

“To say I am the best qualified person in the Supreme Court… now I will say that. The person who I served nearest to me has been there for 10 years… The next person came there in 2005… others are from 2019 and 2020. So, I think I qualify for the position,” he added.

Meanwhile, the minority in parliament has walked out of the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

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Galamsey kingpin Iddrisu Zakari arrested by NAIMOS

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Galamsey kingpin Iddrisu Zakari arrested by NAIMOS

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Squad (NAIMOS) has arrested Iddrisu Zakari, popularly known as Yaayaa.

Iddrisu Zakari has been labelled as a notorious galamsey kingpin involved in illegal mining activities within the Osino Residential Area.

Reports suggest the NAIMOS operation took place on Monday, November 10, 2025, at about 6:06 p.m.

According to reports, Iddrisu Zakari was arrested at Bonsu after agreeing to meet NAIMOS.

He agreed to meet with a NAIMOS operative to negotiate the release of his arrested thugs and to discuss a possible halt to the ongoing inquiries into his operations.

Iddrisu Zakari has been handed over to the Ghana Police Service for further investigations.

Recall,  NAIMOS conducted a dawn operation at Osino in the Eastern Region, arresting 36 suspected illegal miners on Friday, November 7, 2025.

The group includes 32 Nigerien nationals and 4 Ghanaians, reportedly caught mining illegally along the Birim River in the Fanteakwa South District.

In a post on social media, Felix Kwaye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications, stated, “NAIMOS Conducts Massive Dawn Strike in Eastern Region, arrests Several Foreign Galamseyers (32 Nigerien and 4 Ghanaians) in Swoop at Osino in the Fanteakwa South District – 8 November 2025”.

The NAIMOS team also impounded heavy-duty machinery and recovered substantial amounts of cash and other mining-related materials from the site.

In related NAIMOS news, the Task Force has arrested the Chief of Dokokyina, Nana Ogyeahohuo Barima Anum, for obstructing the arrest of a prominent galamsey.

Reports suggest the incident occurred in an anti-galamsey operation at Besiasi in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region.

According to the information gathered, the arrest occurred around  4:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

The Chief is said to have pursued members of the task force in an effort to disrupt the arrest of Asenso Kwabena, a prominent galamsey kingpin.

In a video shared on X, the Nana Ogyeahohuo Barima Anum was caught while driving a grey Mercedes-Benz ML 350 with a registration number GT 870-14.

Also, the National Inter-Ministerial Offensive System (NAIMOS) Task Force has arrested a galamsey kingpin attempting to bribe them with GHS 100,000.

This comes following NAIMOS a successful raid at an illegal mining (galamsey) site in Bisiasi, Ayensuano District, Eastern Region.

The operation resulted in the arrest of the alleged operation leader, who is accused of blocking and polluting the Ayensu River.

The galamseyers appeared at the site armed with a pistol and attempted to bribe the Task Force with a cash amount of GHS 100,000.

In a post by Bridget Otoo, a presidential staffer, she wrote, “A Galamsey Kingpin attempted to bribe the NAIMOS team with 100,000 cedis. These guys had blocked and polluted the Ayensu River at Bisiasi in the Ayensuano District of Eastern Region.

“NDC know if I win the flagbearership race, I will win the 2028 elections” – Dr Bawumia

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“NDC know if I win the flagbearership race, I will win the 2028 elections” – Dr Bawumia

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a presidential candidate hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are afraid of him ahead of the 2028 elections.

According to Dr Bawumia, the NDC knows that when he wins the NPP’s flagbearership race, he will win the 2028 elections.

He further claimed the NDC are campaigning for some of his opponents due to their fear of him winning the 2028 elections.

Dr Bawumia is quoted by EDHUB to have stated, “The NDC doesn’t want me to win the NPP flagbearership; that’s why they’re campaigning for some of my opponents. They know that if I win the flagbearership race, I will win the 2028 elections”.

Furthermore, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed why the National Democratic Congress (NDC) dislike him so much.

According to Dr Bawumia, he told former President Akufo-Addo ahead of the 2016 elections to let him handle then-President John Mahama.

He further recounted that he started attacking John Mahama and called him incompetent Mahama.

Dr Bawumia noted that the strategy led to John Mahama focusing on him and Akufo-Addo focusing on his campaign to win the election.

The former vice president further claimed that whenever the NDC hear of his name, they start insulting him because his strategy took them into opposition in 2016.

Speaking during his  Oti Region tour, Dr Bawumia detailed, “In 2016, I told Nana Addo to take a back seat, let me tackle John Dramani Mahama head-on. I took him on, and that was when I said he was incompetent. John Mahama did not like it, so he also gave it to me squarely.

He focused on me throughout his campaign, and Nana used that opportunity to focus on his campaign, which gave us victory”.

He added, “This is why the NDC doesn’t like me. When they hear my name, they start insulting me because my hard work and strategy took them into opposition in the 2016 elections.”

He further noted calls for him to be maintained as the party flagbearer.

In a social media post, he wrote, “My tour of the Oti Region continued today in Nkwanta North and Nkwanta South.

I appreciate the massive calls by party stakeholders for me to be retained as our 2028 Flagbearer, in line with our party’s remarkable tradition of consistently supporting and maintaining our Presidential Candidates since 1996.

I will continue to work hard with you, in our quest for victory in 2028, as we have done together in the past 17 years.”

Meanwhile, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said he is in politics to serve the people of Ghana and not to enrich himself.

According to Dr Bawumia, his political motivation for entering politics is rooted in service to the nation.

Dr Bawumia detailed that if he were in power to enrich himself, he would not have cancelled the Mobile Money Interoperability project, which the NDC had proposed a contract worth $1.2 billion.

He revealed that the entire project was completed for just $4.5 million and could have pocketed the rest to enrich himself.

He highlighted that his greatest joy comes from seeing how his projects are transforming the lives of Ghanaians.

Speaking to delegates during his campaign tour of Amenfi West in the Western Region, Dr Bawumia stated, “I entered politics to serve the people, not to enrich myself. When we initiated the Mobile Money Interoperability project, the NDC had proposed a contract worth $1.2 billion.

We cancelled that deal and completed the entire project for just $4.5 million, not even up to $5 million. This initiative has greatly benefited Ghanaians and created thousands of jobs,” he said.

He added, “My greatest joy comes from seeing how these projects are transforming lives, not from personal gain. I am not in politics for money; I am here to make a difference in the lives of ordinary Ghanaians,” he added.

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“I gave Atta Ayi 70 years, by the time he comes back, I will be dead” – Acting CJ Baffoe-Bonnie

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“I gave Atta Ayi 70 years, by the time he comes back, I will be dead” – Acting CJ Baffoe-Bonnie

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the Chief Justice nominee, has revealed his reasoning behind sentencing notorious armed robber Atta Ayi to 70 years in prison.

According to Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the lengthy sentence for Atta Ayi was to protect his family.

He explained that if he had given Ataa Ayi 30 years, when he came back, his family would be the first the notorious armed robber would have attacked.

Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie explained, “I gave him 70 years. And what I told myself was that if Atta Ayi was given 30 years and he comes back, my family would be the first he would attack. By the time he comes back after 70 years, I will be dead and gone,” he said.

It will be recalled, Atta Ayi was labelled as Ghana’s most notorious at the time with a bounty placed on him.

He masterminded numerous armed robberies, stealing money, cars, jewellery, and other valuables and also shot victims.

The Police, led by  ACP Kofi Boakye, managed to arrest some members of his gang after fierce gun battles that left others dead.

Atta Ayi was later convicted on multiple counts and jailed in 2005.

According to reports, Atta Ayi has now been described as a changed man.

He has since been pleading with the government to grant him a pardon.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have reacted to the comments made by Baffoe-Bonnie, saying, “It’s a very disappointing mindset for any judge to have. Judges should just work according to what the law says and not sentence people on personal terms and fears. Guys like Ataa Ayi have people on the street, and if they want to harm, I am sure they would have done so a long time ago”.

One X user added, “This is a clear violation of due process and fairness. Judges are required by law and ethics to be impartial. Sentences must be based on the law and the facts of the case, not personal fears or emotions. His judgment on that case must be reviewed”.

“Meaning, the guy didn’t deserve 70 70-year sentence, but cox of his fears & insecurities, he gave him a life sentence(70)? He expects him to die there? Isn’t there presidential amnesty? W@ if he gets one? Or he’ll block it til he Baffoe dies or Ataa Ayi dies? Wei yedi y3 chief Justice?”, an X user added.

“I want to believe that what the chief justice nominee said and what he’s trying to communicate are different things, maybe he used his family as an example to say that Ataa Ayi would’ve continued to attack people in a general sense, or else we should be really worried”, one more Ghanaian noted.

Additionally, a netizen added, “So he dies and leaves no one behind? He can trace his family and harm them when he’s out. This way of thinking is very selfish. Also, I’m not saying the criminal doesn’t deserve a 70yt. Even if he does deserve more terms, his final judgement must be very objective…. This is very wrong in my opinion. There was no justice here”.

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Ato Forson presents helicopter crash findings to Mahama, report to be made public today

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Ato Forson presents helicopter crash findings to Mahama, report to be made public today

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the acting Minister for Defence, has presented the findings of the investigative committee on the helicopter crash on August 6 to President John Dramani Mahama.

The report was presented during a National Security Council meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025.

President John Mahama, in a post on X, stated, “The Acting Minister for Defence has presented the findings of the investigative committee on the helicopter crash on August 6. The report, which was presented at a National Security Council meeting, will be made public on Tuesday.

May the souls of our eight compatriots continue to rest in peace”.

President Mahama’s revelation follows, Felix Kwaye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications, who had earlier revealed that the report of the August 6 GAF Helicopter tragedy will be presented to the National Security Council.

According to Felix Kwaye Ofosu, the GAF helicopter crash report will be made public at a media briefing on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

In a post on a social media page on X, Felix Kwaye Ofosu provided the update stating, “Very important week coming up. Tomorrow, the report of the August 6 Helicopter tragedy will be presented to the National Security Council.

On Tuesday, the details of the report will be made public at a media briefing”.

It will be recalled, Dr Omane Boamah and Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, two cabinet members, passed away following a helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6.

The helicopter was carrying eight individuals, including three crew members and five passengers, among them the ministers, a presidential staffer identified as Samuel Sarpong, and the ministers’ security detail.

Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, and Samuel Aboagye, a former Parliamentary Candidate, and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of NDC, have all been confirmed dead.

The crew members are Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

The victims lost their lives en route to the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Obuasi on August 6, 2025.

Subsequently, the government announced on August 25 that a committee of inquiry had been set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and promised that findings would be made public within 30 days.

Also, the news comes at a time an Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, the Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon invoked the Right to Information (RTI) Act to formally demand that President John Dramani Mahama publish an update on the GAF helicopter crash probe.

In a statement, Habib Iddrisu recounted the Presidency’s pledge to release the committee’s report or provide an update within 30 days of the commencement of the probe.

According to him, it’s been over two months since the commencement of the committee’s work, but the public has no knowledge about the report so far.

In his statement dated October 27, 2025, the MP invoked Article 21(1)(f) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 18 of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989) to demand the information in the interest of the Ghanaian public.

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SML sues OSP, demanding $28m in damages

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SML sues OSP, demanding $28m in damages

Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has dragged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to the Accra High Court.

According to the claim filed at the High Court in Accra, SML is demanding the return of seized equipment and more than $28 million in damages.

SML is accusing the Office of the Special Prosecutor of an unlawful raid on its offices.

In a statement of claim filed, SML recounted that the OSP on June 10, 2025, raided their officers under a purported warrant.

They revealed the OSP seized several items, including servers, laptops, storage devices, and specialised mineral analysis equipment from the search on their premises.

According to the SML, the seized equipment formed the backbone of Ghana’s petroleum and solid minerals monitoring systems.

They argued that the seizure caused a nationwide collapse of its secure data communication network linking 25 petroleum depots.

SML also accused the OSP of breaching forensic and evidence-handling standards, accusing them of uprooting physical hardware instead of conducting a forensic imaging process.

They are calling on the court to declare the OSP’s detention of its property unlawful and to immediately return all seized equipment, and they are also demanding compensation.

Meanwhile, Manasseh Azure Awuni, an Investigative journalist, has shared more details regarding the controversial Strategic Mobilisation Ghana contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

The Investigative journalist revealed SML was making $121,000 a day, when Ghana was producing 160,000 barrels of oil.

He further refuted claims by SML that the contracts with the government were performance-based.

Manasseh Azure detailed that SML was charging Ghana a fixed amount of money for the revenue assurance service it was supplying.

Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, Manasseh Azure explained, “They were taking a fixed percentage from whatever we input. It’s like a tax. If anybody bought petroleum products, if you pump any litre of fuel into your car, anywhere in this country, as soon as the fuel comes through into the system, SML was entitled to GHp5 per litre.

“And that five pesewas may seem very small until you multiply it by the hundreds of millions and billions of litres we consume in a year,” he said.

He further explained, “Go to the gold mining sector. SML was entitled under the contract Ofori-Atta masterminded to a fixed percentage – that is, 0.75% of the total production of minerals. And this year, we are getting billions of dollars because gold prices are going up, and mineral prices are going up. It is a fixed percentage.

“Go to the downstream, where we produce petroleum. The contract said every barrel of oil Ghana produced, SML should be entitled to $0.75 per barrel. It may look small, but at the time, we’re producing up to 160,000 barrels a day. This means the company will be making at least $121,000 every single day we produce oil,” he said.

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Video – NAIMOS arrests Chief for obstructing arrest of prominent galamsey kingpin

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Video – NAIMOS arrests Chief for obstructing arrest of prominent galamsey kingpin

The National Inter-Ministerial Offensive System (NAIMOS) Task Force has arrested the Chief of Dokokyina, Nana Ogyeahohuo Barima Anum, for obstructing the arrest of a prominent galamsey.

Reports suggest the incident occurred in an anti-galamsey operation at Besiasi in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region.

According to the information gathered, the arrest occurred around  4:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

The Chief is said to have pursued members of the task force in an effort to disrupt the arrest of Asenso Kwabena, a prominent galamsey kingpin.

In a video shared on X, the Nana Ogyeahohuo Barima Anum was caught while driving a grey Mercedes-Benz ML 350 with a registration number GT 870-14.

Also, the National Inter-Ministerial Offensive System (NAIMOS) Task Force has arrested a galamsey kingpin attempting to bribe them with GHS 100,000.

This comes following NAIMOS a successful raid at an illegal mining (galamsey) site in Bisiasi, Ayensuano District, Eastern Region.

The operation resulted in the arrest of the alleged operation leader, who is accused of blocking and polluting the Ayensu River.

The galamseyers appeared at the site armed with a pistol and attempted to bribe the Task Force with a cash amount of GHS 100,000.

In a post by Bridget Otoo, a presidential staffer, she wrote, “A Galamsey Kingpin attempted to bribe the NAIMOS team with 100,000 cedis. These guys had blocked and polluted the Ayensu River at Bisiasi in the Ayensuano District of Eastern Region.

Fortunately, the NAIMOS team turned the bribe down, accosted him, seized the weapon from him and shut down the illegal mining site”.

In related news, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) a few days ago, conducted a dawn operation at Osino in the Eastern Region, arresting 36 suspected illegal miners.

The group includes 32 Nigerien nationals and 4 Ghanaians, reportedly caught mining illegally along the Birim River in the Fanteakwa South District.

In a post on social media, Felix Kwaye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications, stated, “NAIMOS Conducts Massive Dawn Strike in Eastern Region, arrests Several Foreign Galamseyers (32 Nigerien and 4 Ghanaians) in Swoop at Osino in the Fanteakwa South District – 8 November 2025”.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has vowed that as the President of Ghana, he will never give up in the fight against galamsey.

According to John Mahama, his government is leading a programme to restore mined and degraded lands and also create employment for youth.

Speaking at the 2025 GJA/KGL National Awards held at the Manhyia Palace on Saturday, November 8, John Mahama stated, “We’re restoring degraded lands while creating thousands of jobs for young people in affected communities.

I have asked the Minister of Finance to increase the budget allocation so that we can recruit more youth into forest tree planting and the Blue Water Guard to safeguard our water bodies”.

He added, “These youth are to be recruited from affected communities, and they will receive a monthly stipend of GHC1,500. I wish to commend journalists who persist in exposing environmental crime at great personal risk.

Your bravery is noted, and it’s patriotic. I wish to assure you, as the President, that I will never give up the fight,” he emphasised.

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“When I married you at 17, was I on drugs?” – Regina Daniels quizzes Ned Nwoko

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“When I married you at 17, was I on drugs?” – Regina Daniels quizzes Ned Nwoko

Regina Daniels, a Nigerian actress, has quizzed his husband and Senator Ned Nwoko about whether she was doing drugs when she married him at 17.

According to Regina Daniels, she trusted her husband even with her sex tape and now prays that Ned Nwoko does not make it public.

The Nigerian actress cried out that her name is ruined for now, but I will rewrite his story.

In a post on social media, Regina Daniels stated, “Yes, Everyone! It is now in history that ‘REGINA DANIELS’ did drugs because that was what her husband wanted, believe it or not. Dearest ex-husband, thanks for breaking the crown you put on my head. No one knew us like us, and I trusted you with all of me, even with my sextape, which I pray never sees the light”.

“But you have always been a step ahead negatively. Foolish me! When I married you at 17, was I on drugs? I thank God for time. My name is ruined for now, but I will rewrite my story! That narrative will be dead and gone.

Now that I have let the one thing you have on me out, what else? It’s time to fight with all of me in court! I’m not backing down now, you narcissistic, manipulative bastard! I’m so pained! I am ruined!! Y’all can laugh, but the laughter won’t be for long as long as I serve my God!” she wrote.

It will be recalled,  Ned Nwoko broke his silence on an  alleged domestic violence scandal levelled against him by his actress wife, Regina Daniels.

The Senator’s comments follow a viral video showing his wife, actress Regina Daniels, in distress.

According to Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels’ current battle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the root of their problem.

In a post shared with a short video on his Instagram handle #princenednwoko on Sunday, he wrote, “Regina was not always like this. Her current battle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the root of our problem.

“She must continue her rehabilitation programme, or I fear for her life and safety,” he wrote.

Ned Nwoko further alleged that his wife, Regina, was on a violent rampage while he was not at home, attacking staff and destroying property.

He added, “She slapped and hit three staff in the past 48 hours and destroyed property, including cars and windows, for no just cause.

“Now she has moved to a place where she will have unrestricted access to drugs,” the senator alleged

Nwoko also revealed he had offered his wife two rehabilitation options in Asokoro or Jordan, “where she will not have access to drugs.”

He added, “While I took Moon to the hospital, a scene of chaos unfolded at home, orchestrated by Sammy, Regina’s main drug supplier.

“Another known supplier of drugs to Regina is the tiny evil devil called Ann,” he alleged.

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“Mahama wants vengeance against Wontumi for accusing him of sleeping with his maid” – Lawyer Ampaw

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“Mahama wants vengeance against Wontumi for accusing him of sleeping with his maid” – Lawyer Ampaw

Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has said President John Dramani Mahama is seeking vengeance against the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Chairman Wontumi.

 According to Lawyer Ampaw, Mahama is seeking vengeance after Chairman Wontumi accused him of having an affair with his maid.

He alleged that President Mahama is abusing his power and influence to orchestrate Chairman Wontumi’s imprisonment as a means of retaliation for the criticisms he has directed at his family.

Speaking on Wontumi TV, Lawyer Ampaw stated, “I look at Ghana and I can see doom, the president is full of vengeance, Mahama laughs with people but punishes them later. Look at what he is doing to Agradaa.

Chairman Wontumi disrespected Mahama; he accused Mahama of sleeping with his maid, and that thing still pains Mahama, so Mahama personally wants Wontumi to be jailed, and also Ibrahim Mahama wants the same.

The president is the only one who can free you from jail in Ghana; even if the court jails you, the president can pardon you. So when the president is annoyed with you, you are doomed”, he added.

Meanwhile,  Chairman Wontumi’s two mining cases have been adjourned.

Wontumi’s mining cases have been adjourned to November 12 and December 4, respectively.

In the first case, which concerns Wontumi’s Akonta mining activities at Samreboi without the required approval, proceedings were adjourned to November 12.

The adjournment was requested by the prosecution to enable them to serve the defence with the necessary disclosures.

Also, in the second case, Wontumi is accused of engaging in mining operations within the Tano Nimire Forest Reserve without authorisation.

The case was postponed because the presiding judge is on leave.

In related news, Prophet Samuel Henry, popularly known as Prophet Roja, has dropped a prophecy regarding Chairman Wontumi.

According to Prophet Roja, Wontumi will be jailed for 15 years if Ghanaians and his loved ones do not pray for him.

He emphasised that Wontumi has wronged someone who is now in a position of power and influence, capable of ensuring his imprisonment.

Prophet Roja emphasised that an urgent spiritual intervention is needed by  Wontumi to avert the foretold prophecy.

Speaking on Onua TV with Captain Smart, Prophet Roja stated, “If Ghanaians don’t pray for Wontumi, he would be jailed for 15 years. I am saying it on TV, his loved ones should pray for Wontumi.

It is all over the news, I am seeing that they have written the number 15, and it is on TV that they have jailed Wontumi for 15 years. He should pray hard”.

He further added, “Wontumi stepped on someone’s foot, and that person will sit with him to gain his freedom from what he is going through. There is a communication going on behind his back. If he allows God in his life, Ghanaians will come out to see what I said on the Captain Smart show. I am seeing 15, and it will not be more than that”.

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“COP Lydia Donkor most qualified to replace IGP Yohonu” – Peace Watch Ghana

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“COP Lydia Donkor most qualified to replace IGP Yohonu” – Peace Watch Ghana

Madam Nyonkopa Daniels, the Executive Director of Peace Watch Ghana, has said the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, is the most qualified to replace IGP Yohonu.

The Peace Watch Ghana director highlighted that COP Donkor has distinguished herself and demonstrated beyond doubt that she is a competent, dedicated, and professional officer.

She cited COP Lydia Yaako Donkor’s outstanding leadership as CID boss, noting the remarkable achievements under her tenure.

According to the Peace Watch, COP Donkor, with support from the IGP, has overseen the arrest of several criminals, including those convicted of intentional crimes, and also the rescue of kidnapped persons.

Madam Nyonkopa Daniels asserted that if President Mahama intends to appoint a new IGP after the official retirement of Christian Tetteh Yohonu, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor is the qualified candidate.

Speaking on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Madam Daniels stated, “There are instances where some officers have had their contracts extended after retirement. We’ve seen it happen in the past. The current IGP is solid and competent—he delivered results as a regional commander in Accra and in other departments before his current role.

But when your time is up, it’s the President who decides who takes over. I’m only appealing that he be given a one-year extension. If the President says there will be no extensions, I cannot oppose it—but it’s just an appeal,” she said.

Madam Daniels added, “After he serves his full term, I will recommend COP Lydia Yaako Donkor as the next IGP. I will vouch for her and lead Ghanaian women to advocate for her appointment. President Mahama has already shown his belief in women by appointing Ghana’s first female Vice Presidential candidate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.”

“The only person qualified and competent to take over from Christian Tetteh Yohonu is COP Lydia Yaako Donkor,” she declared.

Meanwhile, reports suggest, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor has been tipped to replace the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno.

Reports suggest, COP Lydia Donkor is tipped to replace IGP Yohuno, who is near his retirement age in December 2025.

According to the Ghana Chronicles, over the past two weeks, multiple closed-door meetings have focused on the succession of IGP Tetteh Yohonu.

It revealed that an action within the Police Council is strongly advocating for COP Lydia Yakubu Donkor to take over as the next Inspector General of Police.

The information gathered further alleged that there is a rowing division within the Police Council, chaired by Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, over the search for a new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to replace the incumbent, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who is scheduled to retire on December 27, 2025.

The Chronciles is in a post, “While some members of the Council are reportedly lobbying for Yohuno to remain in post and have written to President John Mahama in support of this, a silent majority are said to believe he should step aside to allow for a reset of the Police Service under new leadership, one that brings fresh ideas, motivation, innovation, and modern policing approaches that leverage technology to combat sophisticated crimes, including cybercrime.

Those pushing the President to grant the IGP a post-retirement contract are thought to be placing him in a potentially awkward position, risking his reputation as a leader who keeps his word, particularly after winning public approval for terminating post-retirement contracts across the public sector.

The upper echelons of the Police Service still reflect remnants of the Akufo-Addo-era hierarchy, including senior officers such as Yohuno, who served as Director-General of Police Operations before becoming Deputy IGP under the previous administration.

 “Ato Forson is nothing like the white clothed bible basher” – Nana Aba fires Ofori Atta

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 “Ato Forson is nothing like the white clothed bible basher” – Nana Aba fires Ofori Atta

Nana Aba Anamoah, a renowned Ghanaian media personality, has fired stray shots at former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to Nana Aba, Ato Forson is a finance minister working in the interest of the country.

She explained that Ato Forson is nothing like Ken Ofori-Atta, whom she described as a white clothed bible basher.

Nana Aba noted that Ofori-Atta saw himself as more Christ than Jesus.

In a post in reaction to a netizen’s question about Ato Forson being the next president of Ghana, Nana Aba stated, “I don’t know.

What I know is that Ato Forson is the finance minister who is actually working in the interest of the country.

He’s nothing like the white clothed bible basher who thought he was more Christ than Jesus”.

Meanwhile, Paul Adom-Otchere, a Ghanaian broadcaster and the host of Good Evening Ghana, has said Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is President John Mahama’s anointed choice to succeed him.

He claimed President John Mahama has identified Ato Forson and John Jinapor as his preferred NDC candidates for the 2028 elections.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“I trusted you with all of me, even with my sextape” – Regina Daniels to Husband

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“I trusted you with all of me, even with my sextape” – Regina Daniels to Husband

Regina Daniels, a Nigerian actress, has told his husband and Senator Ned Nwoko that she trusted her husband even with her sex tape.  

According to Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko has broken the crown he put on her head with claims he made against her of doing drugs.

She added that she now fears her sextape could be leaked, as her husband has always acted ahead of her in negative ways.

The Nigerian actress cried out that her name is ruined for now, but I will rewrite his story.

In a post on social media, Regina Daniels stated, “Yes, Everyone! It is now in history that ‘REGINA DANIELS’ did drugs because that was what her husband wanted, believe it or not. Dearest ex-husband, thanks for breaking the crown you put on my head. No one knew us like us, and I trusted you with all of me, even with my sextape, which I pray never sees the light”.

“But you have always been a step ahead negatively. Foolish me! When I married you at 17, was I on drugs? I thank God for time. My name is ruined for now, but I will rewrite my story! That narrative will be dead and gone.

Now that I have let the one thing you have on me out, what else? It’s time to fight with all of me in court! I’m not backing down now, you narcissistic, manipulative bastard! I’m so pained! I am ruined!! Y’all can laugh, but the laughter won’t be for long as long as I serve my God!” she wrote.

It will be recalled,  Ned Nwoko broke his silence on an  alleged domestic violence scandal levelled against him by his actress wife, Regina Daniels.

The Senator’s comments follow a viral video showing his wife, actress Regina Daniels, in distress.

According to Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels’ current battle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the root of their problem.

In a post shared with a short video on his Instagram handle #princenednwoko on Sunday, he wrote, “Regina was not always like this. Her current battle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the root of our problem.

“She must continue her rehabilitation programme, or I fear for her life and safety,” he wrote.

Ned Nwoko further alleged that his wife, Regina, was on a violent rampage while he was not at home, attacking staff and destroying property.

He added, “She slapped and hit three staff in the past 48 hours and destroyed property, including cars and windows, for no just cause.

“Now she has moved to a place where she will have unrestricted access to drugs,” the senator alleged

Nwoko also revealed he had offered his wife two rehabilitation options in Asokoro or Jordan, “where she will not have access to drugs.”

He added, “While I took Moon to the hospital, a scene of chaos unfolded at home, orchestrated by Sammy, Regina’s main drug supplier.

“Another known supplier of drugs to Regina is the tiny evil devil called Ann,” he alleged.

Meanwhile, Regina Daniels has purchased a new home for herself and her family amid her marital tension with husband Ned Nwoko.

According to Regina Daniels, she needed a roof over his head, so she bought the house for herself and the family.

In a post on social media announcing the acquisition, she stated, “In my house, I am a Queen! I needed a roof over my head, so I got this for me and my family.”

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25 people busted for illegal gold trade in Accra

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25 people busted for illegal gold trade in Accra

Twenty-five people have been arrested by the Goldbod Task Force and National Security operatives for illegal gold trade in Accra.

Among the 25 are Ghanaians and foreign nationals who have been arrested for illegal gold trading, smelting, and assaying.

Deputy CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Richard Nunekpeku, Esq, stated the arrest follows operations conducted at Dome Pillar 2 and Akweteyman-Achimota in Accra.

He revealed, the operations led to the seizure of over GH¢64,000 and USD 112,500 in cash.

Also, the recovery of several gold bars and other valuable items is believed to have been used in the illegal trade.

Richard Nunekpeku, Esq, made this known while addressing the media on Monday, November 10, 2025.

In related news, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Taskforce has arrested six individuals for engaging in illegal gold trading and refining without a licence.

Of the six, one is an American and the other is a Moroccan; the remaining four are Ghanaians.

The six suspects have been identified as Smart Philander (American), Nina Elfseky (Moroccan), and four Ghanaians: Nana Yaw Sarpong Boateng, Sowa Elisha, Evans Arhin, and Arnold Otutey.

They were apprehended at the SSNIT Emporium near Marina Mall in Accra, following weeks of surveillance.

The Gold Board revealed “the group was caught attempting to purchase and assay approximately 2.1 kilograms of gold, valued at around GHC 2.2 million, without the authorisation required under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140)”.

During the GoldBod operation, gold refining equipment was found in the possession of the American suspect, which confirms their intent to refine gold illegally within Ghana.

The six have been arraigned before the court and are facing multiple charges including “Conspiracy to engage in gold trading without a licence; Engaging in gold trading and assaying without a licence; and Attempting to refine gold illegally — offences contrary to Sections 23(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and 26(1) of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140)”.

Also, the GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi Esq., has announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with a gold smuggling case.

The three suspects linked to Rafmoh Gold Ltd. & NK Benark Enterprise have been accused of smuggling 100 kilograms of gold, estimated to be worth GH¢100 million, out of the country over the past two months.

It will be recalled that Yesterday, September 17, 2025, the Goldbod issued a wanted notice for two Indian nationals and two Ghanaians over their alleged involvement in illegal gold smuggling and dealing.

The Ghana Gold Board placed a GH¢1 million bounty to be awarded for any credible information which would lead to their arrest.

Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, announced that the four are part of a group of seven individuals engaged in the illicit trade.

According to him, three of the seven suspects have been arrested and are in the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).

Watch Superman’ land at Manhyia Palace for Akwasidae

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Watch Superman’ land at Manhyia Palace for Akwasidae

Brazilian lawyer and content creator Leonardo Muylaert, popularly known as Superman ‘Tall Clark’, met His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

Superman ‘Tall Clark,’  was at the Manhyia Palace during the 8th Akwasidae Festival of 2025, where he presented a gift to the King and shared a warm cultural exchange.

Videos of the Caucasian man dressed in a Superman costume went viral during the 8th Akwasidae Festival celebrations.

Tall Clark was accompanied by a Ghanaian aide and a woman when they paid homage to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during the 8th Akwasidae Festival of 2025.

He also presented a framed artwork to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

Tall Clark then, in a speech, communicated his admiration for Ghanaian culture.

According to him, his symbol is to spread smiles across children’s hospitals, schools, and communities in different countries.

Meanwhile, Muylaert, a Brazilian civil-rights lawyer turned internet star, rose to fame thanks to his uncanny resemblance to Superman.

He now travels globally doing cosplay, charity work, and appearances at events and hospitals.

Also, Justin Frimpong Kodua, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary, has been spotted performing his traditional duties at the Manhyia Palace.

The NPP’s General Secretary was spotted clad in a traditional outfit, joining other drummers during the Akwasidae observation yesterday, November 9, 2025.

According to some netizens, Justin Frimpong Kodua is part of the Ahenkwaa and always serves.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, yesterday observed the eighth Akwasidae Festival at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on November 9, 2025.

According to Peace FM, in a post on Facebook, stated, “Seated alongside Nananom and royals of the Kingdom, His Majesty received homage from the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council led by Regional Minister Frank Amoakohene, the Forestry Commission led by Deputy CEO Elikem Kotoko, Former Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Stephen Asamoah Boateng, Brazilian Superman Leonardo Muylaert and others”.

Meanwhile, the Akwasidae Festival is commemorated by the Ashanti people and chiefs in Ashanti, as well as the Ashanti diaspora.

The festival is celebrated on a Sunday, once every six weeks, and it’s centred on ancestral reverence, remembrance and acknowledgement of past kings and noble feats.

The information gathered suggests the Akwasidae Festival serves as a celebration of the Golden Stool and a cultural vibrancy that brings together the Asantehene, sub-chiefs, subjects and dignitaries at Manhyia in Kumasi.

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“I deserve the Chief Justice position” – Justice Baffoe-Bonnie

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“I deserve the Chief Justice position” – Justice Baffoe-Bonnie

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the Chief Justice nominee, has stated he deserves the Chief Justice position.

Baffoe-Bonnie, during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, November 10, 2025, stated he believes he is qualified and ready to assume the position of Chief Justice.

The acting Chief Justice rejected claims that his nomination was a reward for favouring President John Dramani Mahama during the 2013 election petition.

Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee, he stated, “I wouldn’t know what goes on in the president’s mind since I’m not there. But I actually will be disappointed if my only qualification for the chief justice nomination is that I voted for the president in 2013. But I mean that is on a lighter note, but I think I qualify for the position. I have what it takes to lead the judiciary”.

“The President must have his reason. I don’t know that. I believe I qualify for the position of Chief Justice. I think I deserve that position.

“To say I am the best qualified person in the Supreme Court… now I will say that. The person who I served nearest to me has been there for 10 years… The next person came there in 2005… others are from 2019 and 2020. So, I think I qualify for the position,” he added.

Meanwhile, the minority in parliament has walked out of the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

According to Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader, the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is illegitimate due to the unresolved legal challenges.

Afenyo-Markin, before exiting the chamber, declared, “…Chairman, members of the committee, and the country, we, the Minority Caucus, hereby vote emprem to reject the nominee. We would like to state on record that the Majority may proceed with the questions.

We do not intend to participate. However, we are registering in the strongest terms that we reject the nomination, and the records should reflect that the report of this committee be a Majority report,” he said.

He added, “We don’t need to vet a nominee before voting against them. We have preliminary issues well-grounded in law, and on that basis, we cannot be part of a process that may deem one right and deny another of her bona fide rights as enshrined in the Constitution. Chairman, that said, we will yield to you to proceed while we exit this Committee room with our views well documented for the record…”

Also, the Minority Caucus in Parliament has formally written to President John Dramani Mahama, demanding clarity on a petition seeking the removal of acting Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie.

In a statement issued by the minority, they invoke their constitutional right to information, to demand clarity on a petition.

The Minority Caucus wants a copy of any investigative report or decision on the matter, especially as Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is currently nominated for the position of Chief Justice and awaiting parliamentary vetting.

They argue that transparency and accountability must be upheld during this critical process.

It will be recalled that a private citizen, identified as Gbande Nabin Yussif has has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to sack the yet to be sworn in Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

In a petition signed by Gbande Nabin Yussif on October 6, 2025, the private citizen is pleading with President Mahama to sack the acting chief justice on the grounds of misbehaviour.

He references comments made by Paul Baffoe-Bonnie following a lawsuit filed by Israel Tetteh, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamokpor, and a group calling itself the Ghana Law Society.

“We do not intend to participate” – Minority rejects Baffoe-Bonnie nomination, boycotts vetting

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“We do not intend to participate” – Minority rejects Baffoe-Bonnie nomination, boycotts vetting

The minority in parliament has walked out of the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

According to Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader, the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is illegitimate due to the unresolved legal challenges.

Afenyo-Markin, before exiting the chamber, declared, “…Chairman, members of the committee, and the country, we, the Minority Caucus, hereby vote emprem to reject the nominee. We would like to state on record that the Majority may proceed with the questions.

We do not intend to participate. However, we are registering in the strongest terms that we reject the nomination, and the records should reflect that the report of this committee be a Majority report,” he said.

He added, “We don’t need to vet a nominee before voting against them. We have preliminary issues well-grounded in law, and on that basis, we cannot be part of a process that may deem one right and deny another of her bona fide rights as enshrined in the Constitution. Chairman, that said, we will yield to you to proceed while we exit this Committee room with our views well documented for the record…”

The minority boycott follows an earlier clash between Alexander Afenyo-Markinand the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, have clashed in a heated debate during the vetting of  Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice.

The heated exchange stemmed from Afenyo-Markin’s opening remarks, in which he described the Justice Baffoe-Bonnie nomination by President Mahama as a “disputed nominee”.

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga objected to Afenyo-Markin’s description, arguing that the vetting session was not a courtroom proceeding.

Mahama Ayariga then demanded that the Minority Leader retract the statement and issue an apology.

However, Afenyo-Markin accused the Majority Leader of acting in bad faith and attempting to stifle the Minority’s influence with their numbers.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the Minority had every right to express its reservations about the nomination.

“Chairman, the Majority Leader is clearly acting in bad faith, seeking to obstruct the peaceful process we have started and, as it were, use his numbers to intimidate,” Afenyo-Markin stated during the session.

“The matters giving rise to this nomination are purely political, and every Ghanaian adult knows this. Instead of becoming a moment of national pride and institutional renewal, this vetting has turned into a test of whether the judiciary will remain independent or fall under executive and political control”, he added.

Meanwhile, the majority has proceeded with the vetting of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie today, Monday, November 10, 2025, despite the minority boycotts.

Also, Alexander Afenyo-Markin had earlier confirmed that the minority in parliament will be part of the much-anticipated parliamentary vetting of President John Dramani Mahama’s Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

According to Afenyo-Markin, all their cards are on the table, and they are not going to boycott Baffoe Bonnie vetting.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews, Afenyo-Markin stated, “All our cards are on the table. Boycotting is out. Anybody who is expecting us to boycott, I say here and now, we will never boycott it. We will do what is right. All our cards are on the table. We’ll get there”.

He confirmed the minority’s commitment to their legislative duties under Article 144(1) of the Constitution.

Mr Afenyo-Markin, however, insisted, “He [Baffoe-Bonnie] himself must know that there is a Chief Justice. He himself must know. Yes, he knows he’s acting, and he knows that there’s a substantive Chief Justice”.

“The woman has a case before you challenging the processes. You’ve refused to empanel the court. You know that you are to empanel. If you want to rule, empanel the court, determine the matter and then bring a finality, then we can talk”, he challenged.

“Disputed nominee” – Afenyo-Markin and Mahama Ayariga ‘fight’ during CJ vetting

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“Disputed nominee” – Afenyo-Markin and Mahama Ayariga ‘fight’ during CJ vetting

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader and the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, have clashed in a heated debate during the vetting of  Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice.

The heated exchange stemmed from Afenyo-Markin’s opening remarks, in which he described the Justice Baffoe-Bonnie nomination by President Mahama as a “disputed nominee”.

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga objected to Afenyo-Markin’s description, arguing that the vetting session was not a courtroom proceeding.

Mahama Ayariga then demanded that the Minority Leader retract the statement and issue an apology.

However, Afenyo-Markin accused the Majority Leader of acting in bad faith and attempting to stifle the Minority’s influence with their numbers.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the Minority had every right to express its reservations about the nomination.

“Chairman, the Majority Leader is clearly acting in bad faith, seeking to obstruct the peaceful process we have started and, as it were, use his numbers to intimidate,” Afenyo-Markin stated during the session.

“The matters giving rise to this nomination are purely political, and every Ghanaian adult knows this. Instead of becoming a moment of national pride and institutional renewal, this vetting has turned into a test of whether the judiciary will remain independent or fall under executive and political control”, he added.

Meanwhile, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is expected to be vetted today, Monday, November 10, 2025, by the Appointments Committee of Parliament.

In Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin had stated, the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Baffoe-Bonnie, on Monday, November 10, 2025, will not happen.

The Minority Leader cited specific parliamentary orders, including Orders 217(2), 103(F), 123(1), and 216(4), adding that “none of these allow for the consideration of a nomination when the legality of a vacancy is still sub judice”.

According to him, the  Constitution does not recognise the Chief Justice’s office as vacant while disputes are ongoing.

He further fired a shot at the majority, criticising them for what he described as the combative posture of the Majority side in relation to the vetting process.

He is quoted by GHOne to have stated, “Monday’s vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, will not happen”.

However, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has rejected a motion filed by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, seeking to suspend the vetting.

Delivering his ruling on Friday, the Speaker stated, “There is no constitutional or standing order basis for Parliament to hold the process simply because there are pending cases in court”.

“Should I accept that argument, it will mean that any litigant could hold Parliament hostage — that is, file a case and freeze the work of Parliament and its committees.”

“The motion is inadmissible, and the same has been returned to the sponsor, the Minority Leader, Honourable Alexander Afenyo-Markin, as stated clearly by our standing orders,” he said.

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“Torkornoo’s removal cloaked in unacceptably opaque circumstances” – Afenyo-Markin

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“Torkornoo’s removal cloaked in unacceptably opaque circumstances” – Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader and Ranking Member, has said the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was cloaked in unacceptably opaque circumstances.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the process of the removal of Justice Torkornoo was a travesty of justice.

Afenyo-Markin highlighted that Justice Torkornoo’s removal breached constitutional procedures.

Speaking at the vetting of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, Afenyo-Markin, giving his preliminary comment, stated, “It is our [minority] contention that the removal of Torkornoo didn’t adhere to any constitutional procedure.

Never should any Ghanaian suffer such a fate. The removal of Torkornoo was cloaked in unacceptably opaque circumstances”.

Meanwhile, President John Mahama named His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of Ghana.

The announcement was made on Tuesday, September 23, by the Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie was appointed to the Supreme Court in June 2008 by then-President John Agyekum Kufuor and is among the most senior justices of the apex court.

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is now expected to be vetted as Chief Justice by parliament before his swearing-in as Ghana’s next Chief Justice.

His appointment follows. President John Mahama sacking the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, from office with immediate effect after he received a first report from the five-member committee he constituted to investigate three petitions brought against the Chief Justice.

Hours after President Mahama received the committee reports, Chief Justice Torkornoo was sacked with immediate effect.

A statement from the presidency stated, “President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution, removed the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, from office with immediate effect”.

“This follows receipt of the report of the Committee constituted under Article 146(6) to inquire into a petition submitted by a Ghanaian citizen, Mr. Daniel Ofori. After considering the petition and the evidence, the Committee found that the grounds of stated misbehaviour under Article 146(1) had been established and recommended her removal from office.

“Under Article 146(9), the President is required to act in accordance with the Committee’s recommendation,” the statement concluded.

Furthermore, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is expected to be vetted today, Monday, November 10, 2025, by the Appointments Committee of Parliament.

Also, the Minority Caucus in Parliament has formally written to President John Dramani Mahama, demanding clarity on a petition seeking the removal of acting Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie.

In a statement issued by the minority, they invoke their constitutional right to information, to demand clarity on a petition.

The Minority Caucus wants a copy of any investigative report or decision on the matter, especially as Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is currently nominated for the position of Chief Justice and awaiting parliamentary vetting.

They argue that transparency and accountability must be upheld during this critical process.

It will be recalled that a private citizen, identified as Gbande Nabin Yussif has has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to sack the yet to be sworn in Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

In a petition signed by Gbande Nabin Yussif on October 6, 2025, the private citizen is pleading with President Mahama to sack the acting chief justice on the grounds of misbehaviour.

He references comments made by Paul Baffoe-Bonnie following a lawsuit filed by Israel Tetteh, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamokpor, and a group calling itself the Ghana Law Society.

“There are dark clouds indeed in this country” – Afenyo-Markin

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“There are dark clouds indeed in this country” – Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader and Ranking Member of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, has said there are dark clouds in Ghana.

According to Afenyo-Markin, Ghanaians and even lawmakers cannot freely express themselves.

The minority leader made these comments during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

Afenyo-Markin cited alleged intimidation tactics from the Majority caucus, particularly the Majority leader, Mahama Ayariga.

Afenyo-Markin stated, “…There are dark clouds indeed in this country where freedom of speech, by mere operation of a supermajority, you cannot even, as a Member of Parliament, make your comment”.

Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Mahama Ayariga clashed in a heated debate during the vetting of  Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice.

The heated exchange stemmed from Afenyo-Markin’s opening remarks, in which he described the Justice Baffoe-Bonnie nomination by President Mahama as a “disputed nominee”.

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga objected to Afenyo-Markin’s description, arguing that the vetting session was not a courtroom proceeding.

Mahama Ayariga then demanded that the Minority Leader retract the statement and issue an apology.

However, Afenyo-Markin accused the Majority Leader of acting in bad faith and attempting to stifle the Minority’s influence with their numbers.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the Minority had every right to express its reservations about the nomination.

“Chairman, the Majority Leader is clearly acting in bad faith, seeking to obstruct the peaceful process we have started and, as it were, use his numbers to intimidate,” Afenyo-Markin stated during the session.

“The matters giving rise to this nomination are purely political, and every Ghanaian adult knows this. Instead of becoming a moment of national pride and institutional renewal, this vetting has turned into a test of whether the judiciary will remain independent or fall under executive and political control”, he added.

Meanwhile, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is expected to be vetted today, Monday, November 10, 2025, by the Appointments Committee of Parliament.

In Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin had stated, the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Baffoe-Bonnie, on Monday, November 10, 2025, will not happen.

The Minority Leader cited specific parliamentary orders, including Orders 217(2), 103(F), 123(1), and 216(4), adding that “none of these allow for the consideration of a nomination when the legality of a vacancy is still sub judice”.

According to him, the  Constitution does not recognise the Chief Justice’s office as vacant while disputes are ongoing.

He further fired a shot at the majority, criticising them for what he described as the combative posture of the Majority side in relation to the vetting process.

He is quoted by GHOne to have stated, “Monday’s vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, will not happen”.

However, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has rejected a motion filed by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, seeking to suspend the vetting.

“After 17 years, if I am called a stranger, how do we grow as a party?” – Dr Bawumia quizzes

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“After 17 years, if I am called a stranger, how do we grow as a party?” – Dr Bawumia quizzes

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President, has finally replied to a statement made by an NPP member of parliament tagging him as a stranger within the NPP.

According to Dr Bawumia, after serving the NPP for 17 years, how can anyone call him a stranger within the NPP?

Dr Bawumia cited that his roots within the NPP can be traced to the United Party (UP) and the Danquah-Dombo-Busia tradition.

Speaking to delegates and party faithful during his tour of the Oti Region, Dr Bawumia stated, “Today, some of my opponents say I am an outsider and a stranger, who does not deserve to lead the party because of where I come from.

This is dangerous, divisive and contrary to the diversity of our unifying tradition,” he stated.

He added, “Those who say this don’t understand our history. Our tradition is the Danquah-Dombo-Busia tradition, formed by all the main tribes across Ghana. This is the tradition of the NPP”.

“If Dr Bawumia, after 17 years of service to the party, is described as an outsider and stranger, how do we grow the party to attract new members from all parts of Ghana?” he asked.

Dr Bawumia further declared, “Any member from any part of the country can lead the party if you are capable. It does not matter where you are—Dagomba, Ga, Dangbe, Sefwi, Ewe, Dagarti, Wala, Bono, Asante, Akyem, Kwahu, Mamprusi, Kusasi, Konkomba, Fante, Frafra, Guan, Gonja, Sisala, Kasena, Kotokoli, Bimoba, or Chakosi.”

Dr Bawumia’s comments come on the back of a member of parliament for Asante Akyem South, Kwaku Asante Boateng, describing the former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as a stranger.

According to the NPP member of parliament, Dr Bawumia was an alien and a stranger in the NPP who was brought in and made vice president and should have stepped aside after serving for eight years as vice president.

He claimed, Dr Bawumia is part of the reason there is no peace in the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The Asante Akyem South MP likened Dr Bawumia’s situation in the NPP to a stranger in a family who was brought into the family but was later made the successor, which causes conflict in the family.

Speaking on Adom TV on the Badwam show, Hon. Kwaku Asante Boateng explained, “If there is a seat at home, and your uncle or brother is the one sitting on the seat, you know that when he dies, you are next in line. But later, they go and bring someone who is not part of the family, saying that when the Chief die, he is going to replace him. This brings conflict in the family; this is the issue happening in the NPP.

We went to bring the stranger (Bawumia) and gave him a position as vice president, even though there were people who could have also been vice president”.

When asked what Dr Bawumia should have done after serving as vice president, he added, “ I feel Dr Bawumia should have pulled himself away and later return, which would not have brought out the internal conflicts”.

He is a factor of the NPP internal conflict; he is a part of it.  Are we saying that at the party will not get any Northerner who has been with the party for so long for that position?, It was about recognition that was why he was called”, he added. 

“Richard Nii Armah-Quaye shouldn’t have attracted attention to himself” – FIC CEO

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“Richard Nii Armah-Quaye shouldn’t have attracted attention to himself” – FIC CEO

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

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

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

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

The two Ghanaian businessmen have been cleared following detailed investigations into their financial transactions.

It will be recalled that the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) in March 2025 froze the accounts of the two entrepreneurs as part of a wider inter-agency probe into alleged financial irregularities.

According to FIC, the decision was taken in accordance with Section 56(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020.

After months of scrutiny, the FIC has unfrozen the accounts, restoring their full access to funds.

This was revealed by the Chief Executive Officer of the FIC, Kwadwo Twum Boafo, in an interview with Accra-based GHOne television.

Ing. Kwadwo Twum Boafo, in an interview with GHOne TV, stated, “McDan’s issue has been resolved. That is why I keep saying we don’t do personal vendettas. You can speak with him… His accounts are unfrozen.

“The accounts of Richard Nii Armah-Quaye were frozen, but they have been unfrozen now because there was a determination that there was no need for it to go forward,” Ing. Boafo said.

Ing. Kwadwo Twum Boafo detailed that both men cooperated fully with investigators during the process.

He explained, “He came here, sat down with us and gave a thorough explanation of what he does, and there was no problem. We deal with people fairly, there are no personal vendettas”.

He further detailed that the probe into the two Ghanaian businessmen was not politically motivated or targeted at specific individuals but was guided strictly by evidence and due process.

According to him, the agency is mandated to protect Ghana’s financial system from abuse, not to persecute citizens or businesses.

The FIC boss highlighted that such investigations form part of Ghana’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its anti-money laundering framework and also promoting transparency within the financial sector.

Ing. Kwadwo Twum Boafo echoed the agency’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s anti-money laundering regime.

He further urged citizens to trust state bodies to act fairly and individually.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have reacted to the FIC CEO’s statement, saying, “He’s been like this for over 12 years, you guys didn’t care until his birthday party”.

“Some of us knew something’s gonna brew in the future and sooner than later”, another netizen added.  

One more netizen added, “WHAT NONSENSE IS THIS??? ALL BECAUSE HE THREW A VERY EXPENSIVE PARTY AND SO HE BECAME A SUSPECT OF NOT PAYING HIS TAXES!!!”

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“Galamsey is becoming a ‘mafia’ situation” – Asantehene

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“Galamsey is becoming a ‘mafia’ situation” – Asantehene

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has said illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is becoming a mafia situation.

According to the Asantehene, if care is not taken, the galamsey menace will engulf the whole country.

He added that the issues surrounding galamsey must be taken seriously, stressing that it should not be trivialised nor politicised.

Speaking at the 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) awards on November 8, 2025, the Asantehene stated,  “Galamsey, for example, is an issue that is so dear to everybody’s heart. We have to be very careful because it’s destroying this country. It’s more and more like a mafia situation where if you are not very careful, it’s going to engulf all of us.”

“And, therefore, we have to take this issue very, very seriously. We joke about it or we think it’s not serious, but it is, and I was asking how many people would vote for a party or a government, while we don’t want to take a firm decision on this. I’ve asked myself, because it’s politics, it’s because of votes, nothing else”.

“I can’t see why we cannot take up this matter seriously unless we are all complicit. Other than that, it’s also a serious matter. So, I was listening to the president, and I feel that more must be done to stop this,” he added.

Also, President John Dramani Mahama has vowed that as the President of Ghana, he will never give up in the fight against galamsey.

According to John Mahama, his government is leading a programme to restore mined and degraded lands and also create employment for youth.

Speaking at the 2025 GJA/KGL National Awards held at the Manhyia Palace on Saturday, November 8, John Mahama stated, “We’re restoring degraded lands while creating thousands of jobs for young people in affected communities.

I have asked the Minister of Finance to increase the budget allocation so that we can recruit more youth into forest tree planting and the Blue Water Guard to safeguard our water bodies”.

He added, “These youth are to be recruited from affected communities, and they will receive a monthly stipend of GHC1,500. I wish to commend journalists who persist in exposing environmental crime at great personal risk.

Your bravery is noted, and it’s patriotic. I wish to assure you, as the President, that I will never give up the fight,” he emphasised.

Meanwhile, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has conducted a dawn operation at Osino in the Eastern Region, arresting 36 suspected illegal miners.

The group includes 32 Nigerien nationals and 4 Ghanaians, reportedly caught mining illegally along the Birim River in the Fanteakwa South District.

In a post on social media, Felix Kwaye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications, stated, “NAIMOS Conducts Massive Dawn Strike in Eastern Region, arrests Several Foreign Galamseyers (32 Nigerien and 4 Ghanaians) in Swoop at Osino in the Fanteakwa South District – 8 November 2025”.

Furthermore, NAIMOS has arrested a galamsey kingpin attempting to bribe them with GHS 100,000.

This comes following NAIMOS a successful raid at an illegal mining (galamsey) site in Bisiasi, Ayensuano District, Eastern Region.

The operation resulted in the arrest of the alleged operation leader, who is accused of blocking and polluting the Ayensu River.

The galamseyers appeared at the site armed with a pistol and attempted to bribe the Task Force with a cash amount of GHS 100,000.

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“I have risked my life for NPP, how can anyone call me a stranger?” – Dr Bawumia

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“I have risked my life for NPP, how can anyone call me a stranger?” – Dr Bawumia

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President, has said he has risked his life for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and how can anyone call him a stranger?

According to Dr Bawumia, he has served as running mate four times, as Vice President for two terms, and as flagbearer.

Dr Bawumia further emphasised that he has sacrificed, lost opportunities, and even risked his life for the NPP. So how can anyone call him a stranger?

Speaking to delegates and party faithful during his tour of the Oti Region, Dr Bawumia stated, “Those who make such comments do not understand the history of our party. The UP was formed from the coming together of people from all walks of life — and that unity gave birth to the NPP”.

“The NPP’s strength lies in its diversity. It does not matter whether you are Dagomba, Ga, Dangme, Sefwi, Ewe, Asante, or Kwahu — if you are capable, you can lead this party,” he stressed.

He added, “I have served as running mate four times, as Vice President for two terms, and now as flagbearer. I have sacrificed, lost opportunities, and even risked my life for this party. So how can anyone call me a stranger?”

“What we need is unity and mutual respect in our party and in Ghana. Let’s reject divisive talk and focus on building a stronger NPP that represents everyone,” he concluded.

Bawumia further added, “Today, some of my opponents say I am an outsider and a stranger, who does not deserve to lead the party because of where I come from.

This is dangerous, divisive and contrary to the diversity of our unifying tradition,” he stated.

He added, “Those who say this don’t understand our history. Our tradition is the Danquah-Dombo-Busia tradition, formed by all the main tribes across Ghana. This is the tradition of the NPP”.

“If Dr Bawumia, after 17 years of service to the party, is described as an outsider and stranger, how do we grow the party to attract new members from all parts of Ghana?” he asked.

Dr Bawumia further declared, “Any member from any part of the country can lead the party if you are capable. It does not matter where you are—Dagomba, Ga, Dangbe, Sefwi, Ewe, Dagarti, Wala, Bono, Asante, Akyem, Kwahu, Mamprusi, Kusasi, Konkomba, Fante, Frafra, Guan, Gonja, Sisala, Kasena, Kotokoli, Bimoba, or Chakosi.”

His comments come on the heels of a member of parliament for Asante Akyem South, Kwaku Asante Boateng, describing the former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as a stranger.

According to the NPP member of parliament, Dr Bawumia was an alien and a stranger in the NPP who was brought in and made vice president and should have stepped aside after serving for eight years as vice president.

He claimed, Dr Bawumia is part of the reason there is no peace in the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The Asante Akyem South MP likened Dr Bawumia’s situation in the NPP to a stranger in a family who was brought into the family but was later made the successor, which causes conflict in the family.

“SML was making $121,000 a day, when Ghana was producing 160,000 barrels of oil” – Manasseh Azure

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“SML was making $121,000 a day, when Ghana was producing 160,000 barrels of oil” – Manasseh Azure

Manasseh Azure Awuni, an Investigative journalist, has shared more details regarding the controversial  Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited  contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

The Investigative journalist revealed SML was making $121,000 a day, when Ghana was producing 160,000 barrels of oil.

He further refuted claims by SML that the contracts with the government were performance-based.

Manasseh Azure detailed that SML was charging Ghana a fixed amount of money for the revenue assurance service it was supplying.

Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, Manasseh Azure explained, “They were taking a fixed percentage from whatever we input. It’s like a tax. If anybody bought petroleum products, if you pump any litre of fuel into your car, anywhere in this country, as soon as the fuel comes through into the system, SML was entitled to GHp5 per litre.

“And that five pesewas may seem very small until you multiply it by the hundreds of millions and billions of litres we consume in a year,” he said.

He further explained, “Go to the gold mining sector. SML was entitled under the contract Ofori-Atta masterminded to a fixed percentage – that is, 0.75% of the total production of minerals. And this year, we are getting billions of dollars because gold prices are going up, and mineral prices are going up. It is a fixed percentage.

“Go to the downstream, where we produce petroleum. The contract said every barrel of oil Ghana produced, SML should be entitled to $0.75 per barrel. It may look small, but at the time, we’re producing up to 160,000 barrels a day. This means the company will be making at least $121,000 every single day we produce oil,” he said.

Also, Manasseh Azure Awuni has told the government that the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) is blackmailing and telling lies following revelations about the company’s contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

The Investigative journalist urged the government to recover more funds from Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).

Cephas Boyuo, the lawyer representing Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), has said that, government is compelled to compensate the company if it chooses to terminate its contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority.

Speaking to journalists in Accra on Friday, November 7, Cephas Boyuo stated, “As for our client, the SML, if the government chooses to terminate our investment overlay, that is what the government needs to pay us. If somebody wants the job, the person can go ahead and apply for the job, but you shouldn’t seek to tarnish the image of SML in the quest of taking that job. That is what we are definitely not going to allow”.

Also, the SML lawyer further revealed that SML has submitted a detailed response to President John Dramani Mahama regarding his directive to terminate all contracts.

According to Cephas Boyuo, the documents presented to the President and A-G would help them appreciate the matters and form a fair, independent opinion.

He added, “Earlier this afternoon, we delivered a comprehensive response to the President on his directive for the contract between the Ministry of Finance, GRA, and SML to be terminated, which hinged largely on the report of the OSP.

“In the letter submitted to the President and also to the Attorney General, we provided documentary evidence to each and every paragraph and elaborated on the true and accurate picture of the GRA-Ministry of Finance-SML contract,” Boyuo said.

“We are confident that a review of the documents presented to the President and the Attorney-General would help them appreciate the matters and form a fair, independent opinion on the termination directive,” he added.

The SML lawyer also rejected the OSP’s findings, insisting that all payments made to SML were performance-based and fully verified.

However, Manasseh Azure, reacting to the SML Lawyer’s remarks on CITI FM, accused SML of misleading the public.

He further wondered about the assurance SML have that they are confident that they believe the contract termination will be reversed.

Manasseh Azure stated, “A lot of the things the lawyer said are false. And I’m wondering which assurance the company may have had from some members of government that they are confident that they believe things may be reversed”.

“They seemed to be patronising the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, and at the same time issuing threats that look like blackmail, if you cancel it, we will go and get money.

“It’s not automatic that if contracts are cancelled, you will get your money. If we have strict officials diligent enough to fight for our interest, I strongly believe we should be retrieving more money from SML than the OSP is talking about and not the other way round”, he added.

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“Masa you can vomit Jesus, still you go go jail” – Kevin Taylor mocks Dan Kweku Yeboah

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“Masa you can vomit Jesus, still you go go jail” – Kevin Taylor mocks Dan Kweku Yeboah

Kevin Taylor, a controversial social media commentator, has mocked Dan Kwaku Yeboah, the Communications Director of the Local Organising Committee for the 13th Africa Games, saying that he will go to jail.

According to Kevin Taylor, Dan Kwaku Yeboah can vomit Jesus, but he will still be jailed.

In a post on X in reaction to a post that captured the veteran Journalist on the pulpit in a church, Kevin Taylor stated, “Masa, you can vomit Jesus still you go go jail 🤣🤣🤣”.

Dan Kwaku Yeboah, in his post, stated, “ When God’s fragrance hits the altar, we perceive it to its core”.

Kevin Taylor’s comments come following President John Mahama ordering the Auditor-General to conduct a forensic audit into the finances of the 13th African Games held in Accra in 2023.

This follows the submission of a report by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) on the organisation and management of the 13th All-Africa Games.

John Mahama’s directive forms part of efforts to promote accountability, transparency, and value for money in the use of public funds.

The Auditor-General is expected to scrutinise all financial and operational aspects of the Games.

The forensic audit is expected to cover procurement and contracting, financial management, project delivery, asset utilisation, and institutional oversight.

Reports suggest the audit will also “examine the tendering and selection of contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act, the management of funds and expenditures, including sponsorships, as well as the timelines, costs, and value-for-money outcomes of facilities built for the Games.

Also, verify the ownership and current state of assets procured or constructed and review the coordination among agencies and committees involved in organising the event”.

The Auditor-General is to submit the audit report to the President by the second week of December 2025.

The African Games, held from March 8 to 23, 2024, drew public criticism over its expenditure of more than $195 million on infrastructure and an additional $46 million reportedly needed for operational costs.

Meanwhile, Dan Kwaku Yeboah has said he is backing President John Dramani Mahama’s order for a forensic audit into the All-Africa Games.

According to Dan Kwaku Yeboah, he is backing President Mahama’s directives with 100 bags of cement.

The veteran sports journalist noted that, despite serving as the Communications Director of the Local Organising Committee, he did not sign any financial contract during the games.

He also added that anyone who hates accountability is a thief.

Speaking in an interview shared on social media, Dan Kwaku Yeboah stated, “I would like to thank President Mahama. Anyone who hates accountability is a thief. So if President Maham wants a forensic audit, I support him with 100 bags of cement… I believe we worked as a group, but everyone had a different role”.

“I am particularly happy because even though I was Director of Communications, I never signed any contract. But when the issue came up about media accreditation costing around $4 million, people accused me of looting funds.

“I would like to plead with Ghanaians, every contract related to media was handled by the ministry. They only discussed the details with us. But if I claim I saw the financial documents and knew whether they were blue or black, I would be telling big lies before God,” he added.

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Watch NPP’s General Secretary Justin Kodua perform his traditional role during the Akwasidae

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Watch NPP’s General Secretary Justin Kodua perform his traditional role during the Akwasidae

Justin Frimpong Kodua, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary, has been spotted performing his traditional duties at the Manhyia Palace.

The NPP’s General Secretary was spotted clad in a traditional outfit, joining other drummers during the Akwasidae observation yesterday, November 9, 2025.

According to some netizens, Justin Frimpong Kodua is part of the Ahenkwaa and always serves.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, yesterday observed the eighth Akwasidae Festival at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on November 9, 2025.

According to Peace FM, in a post on Facebook, stated, “Seated alongside Nananom and royals of the Kingdom, His Majesty received homage from the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council led by Regional Minister Frank Amoakohene, the Forestry Commission led by Deputy CEO Elikem Kotoko, Former Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Stephen Asamoah Boateng, Brazilian Superman Leonardo Muylaert and others”.

Some Ghanaians have reacted to the video saying, “lol the people who do these traditional stuffs are mostly educated people. This guy is an ‘ahenkwaa’ and was doing it before becoming the GS”.

“I’m yet to see DMB holding Otumfours’ umbrella”, another netizen stated.

“He’s part of the Ahenkwaa and always serves. Maybe it’s your first time seeing”, one more X user stated.

A Ghanaian added, “This was a rightful job for him, not politics”

“This one fits him perfectly than the general secretary position”, another X user added.

Meanwhile, the Akwasidae Festival is commemorated by the Ashanti people and chiefs in Ashanti, as well as the Ashanti diaspora.

The festival is celebrated on a Sunday, once every six weeks, and it’s centred on ancestral reverence, remembrance and acknowledgement of past kings and noble feats.

The information gathered suggests the Akwasidae Festival serves as a celebration of the Golden Stool and a cultural vibrancy that brings together the Asantehene, sub-chiefs, subjects and dignitaries at Manhyia in Kumasi.

In related Justin Kodua news, Justin Kodua Frimpong has made a bold declaration even before the party elects its presidential candidate for the 2028 elections.

According to Justin Kodua, the NPP come December 2028 will surely return to power.

He highlighted that the NPP will work out all their differences before the 2028 elections.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra, the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, boldly delcared, “We have more than two years to preach to Ghanaians, our record, to preach to Ghanaians what the NPP stand for, and I can assure you, issues of apathy, issues of reconciliation, all will be addressed, and InshaAllah, come December 7, 2028, the NPP will surely come back to power”.

Justin Kodua Frimpong, during the press conference, also accused the John Mahama government of using state institutions as political weapons to orchestrate harassment and intimidation against its members.

Justin Kodua, speaking at a press conference in Accra, lamented the Mahama government’s continuous interference in the work of the security agencies and sections of the judiciary.

According to Justin Kodua, state institutions, which are supposed to operate independently, have become political weapons used to silence critics and opposition voices.

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A new era for seafarers: How STCW 2026 safeguards dignity at sea

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A new era for seafarers: How STCW 2026 safeguards dignity at sea

The life of a seafarer has always been one of adventure and sacrifice, navigating not just oceans but also the immense challenges of isolation and life at sea.

For seafarers from developing nations like Ghana and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), who power the global merchant fleet, these challenges are often magnified. Now, a landmark change in international law is set to make their workplaces safer and more dignified.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has passed the STCW 2026 amendments, introducing the most significant update to seafarer training in a generation. For the first time, it mandates comprehensive training to combat the silent epidemics of harassment and assault at sea, marking a pivotal shift towards safeguarding the mental and physical well-being of every crew member.

What This Means for Seafarers

Under the new convention, every seafarer will receive structured education on critical issues that have long been overlooked:

  • Understanding the Harm: Training will cover the full “continuum of harm,” from bullying and sexual harassment to sexual assault, ensuring seafarers can identify unacceptable behaviour in all its forms.
  • Confronting the Consequences: The curriculum will detail the profound impact of this misconduct not just on victims, but on the entire crew’s safety, mental health, and operational efficiency. It acknowledges that a harmed crew is an unsafe ship.
  • Addressing the Root Causes: Seafarers will learn how factors like the abuse of power, discrimination, extreme stress, isolation, fatigue, and substance abuse can create an environment where harassment thrives.
  • Empowering Bystanders: A key focus is on empowering every crew member with the knowledge of how to safely intervene and report incidents, transforming bystanders into active allies.
  • Trauma-Informed Support: Crucially, basic training will now include principles of a trauma-informed response, teaching seafarers how to provide initial, empathetic support to a colleague in distress.

This is a transformative step. It equips seafarers with the tools to protect themselves and each other, fostering a culture of respect that is as crucial to safety as any lifeboat drill.

Why Our Maritime Training Institution Need a Lifeline

This progress, however, does not implement itself. The burden of delivering this advanced, sensitive training falls squarely on maritime training institutions in developing countries, like our renowned Regional Maritime University (RMU). For them, STCW 2026 presents a formidable challenge.

The new requirements are not just about adding a page to a textbook. They demand a fundamental shift in teaching methodology, requiring:

  1. Specialised Faculty: Instructors need to become experts in psychosocial topics like trauma-informed care and harassment prevention, far beyond traditional nautical sciences. This requires intensive “train-the-trainer” programs.
  2. Modern Learning Environments: Teaching conflict resolution and trauma response effectively requires dedicated, safe spaces for role-playing and discussion, not just standard classrooms.
  3. Updated Simulators and Tools: To properly teach the reinforced emergency preparedness and fatigue management standards, state-of-the-art simulators and monitoring technologies are essential.

Without urgent support, there is a real risk that institutions in developing nations will be left behind, creating a two-tier system where their graduates are at a competitive disadvantage.

The Call to Action

To ensure a fair and equitable future for our seafarers, we must act now. Supporting institutions like the RMU is not an expense, but a critical investment in the global maritime industry’s safety and humanity.

I call on international development partners, the IMO, and donor countries to provide:

  • Grant funding for curriculum development and simulator upgrades.
  • Fellowships and partnerships with global experts to train our instructors.
  • Direct technical assistance to bridge the resource gap.

The STCW 2026 convention sets a new, higher standard for dignity at sea. Let us ensure that seafarers from Ghana, SIDS, and all developing nations are fully equipped to meet it, not just as compliant crew, but as leaders of a new, safer, and more respectful maritime world.

Writer: Evans Ago Tetteh, Ph.D.
Regional Maritime University

“I told Akufo-Addo to let me handle Mahama” – Dr Bawumia recounts 2016 election strategy

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“I told Akufo-Addo to let me handle Mahama” – Dr Bawumia recounts 2016 election strategy

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a presidential candidate hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has recounted his strategy that led to the party’s victory in the 2016 elections.

According to Dr Bawumia, he told former President Akufo-Addo ahead of the 2016 elections to let him handle then-President John Mahama.

He further recounted that he started attacking John Mahama and called him incompetent Mahama.

Dr Bawumia noted that the strategy led to John Mahama focusing on him and Akufo-Addo focusing on his campaign to win the election.

The former vice president further claimed that whenever the NDC hear of his name, they start insulting him because his strategy took them into opposition in 2016.

Speaking during his  Oti Region tour, Dr Bawumia detailed, “In 2016, I told Nana Addo to take a back seat, let me tackle John Dramani Mahama head-on. I took him on, and that was when I said he was incompetent. John Mahama did not like it, so he also gave it to me squarely.

He focused on me throughout his campaign, and Nana used that opportunity to focus on his campaign, which gave us victory”.

He added, “This is why the NDC doesn’t like me. When they hear my name, they start insulting me because my hard work and strategy took them into opposition in the 2016 elections.”

He further noted calls for him to be maintained as the party flagbearer.

In a social media post, he wrote, “My tour of the Oti Region continued today in Nkwanta North and Nkwanta South.

I appreciate the massive calls by party stakeholders for me to be retained as our 2028 Flagbearer, in line with our party’s remarkable tradition of consistently supporting and maintaining our Presidential Candidates since 1996.

I will continue to work hard with you, in our quest for victory in 2028, as we have done together in the past 17 years.”

Meanwhile, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said he is in politics to serve the people of Ghana and not to enrich himself.

According to Dr Bawumia, his political motivation for entering politics is rooted in service to the nation.

Dr Bawumia detailed that if he were in power to enrich himself, he would not have cancelled the Mobile Money Interoperability project, which the NDC had proposed a contract worth $1.2 billion.

He revealed that the entire project was completed for just $4.5 million and could have pocketed the rest to enrich himself.

He highlighted that his greatest joy comes from seeing how his projects are transforming the lives of Ghanaians.

Speaking to delegates during his campaign tour of Amenfi West in the Western Region, Dr Bawumia stated, “I entered politics to serve the people, not to enrich myself. When we initiated the Mobile Money Interoperability project, the NDC had proposed a contract worth $1.2 billion.

We cancelled that deal and completed the entire project for just $4.5 million, not even up to $5 million. This initiative has greatly benefited Ghanaians and created thousands of jobs,” he said.

He added, “My greatest joy comes from seeing how these projects are transforming lives, not from personal gain. I am not in politics for money; I am here to make a difference in the lives of ordinary Ghanaians,” he added.

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68-year-old British national shot dead in a robbery attack in Ghana

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68-year-old British national shot dead in a robbery attack in Ghana

A 68-year-old British national was murdered during a robbery attack in Ghana on Friday, November 7, 2025.

The British national has been identified as Ashraf Qarmar Parvez.

According to reports, he was shot after he tried to stop an attempted robbery to steal his phone at a drinking spot in Tema.

The Police in Ghana are searching for the 68-year-old killers.

The information gathered suggests one of the six suspects at the scene fled on motorbikes.

“A 9mm spent bullet shell was recovered from the shooting site, and police have interviewed witnesses as part of their investigation.

The incident has raised security concerns in the industrial city of Tema, but a local police spokesperson told the BBC that the shooting was a rare incident”, the BBC stated.

Meanwhile, the UK Foreign Office is said to be supporting the family of a man who had died.

In related crime news in Ghana, a 43-year-old man identified as Yaw Owusu, popularly known as “Angolo,” has allegedly stabbed his younger brother to death.

Reports suggest the incident happened during a heated dispute at Awerempe, a suburb of the Berekum West Municipality.

The information gathered suggests, the altercation occurred between Owusu and his 25-year-old brother, Bright Abotsi, and quickly escalated into violence.

During the confrontation, Owusu, 43, is said to have stabbed Bright in the chest with a knife.

Bright Abotsi, the victim, was immediately rushed to the Holy Family Hospital in Berekum but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

The suspect fled after the incident but was later arrested by the police.

Yaw Owusu is currently in Police custody now assisting with investigations.

Also, the Ghana Police Service has placed a GH₵1million bounty on Mark Agingre, a native of Binduri in the Upper East Region.

Mark Agingre is wanted in connection with the series of gruesome murders in the Binduri District and surrounding communities.

The suspect has been linked to the killing of an elderly man and his two children on October 27, 2025.

A Police statement on Facebook stated, “Suspect Mark Agingre, a native of Binduri, is wanted by the Police for his involvement in a series of brutal murders in the Binduri District and nearby communities in the Upper East Region.

Suspect Agingre is wanted in connection with the murder of a man, his wife, and three children on 7th November 2025, which also left another child in critical condition at the Bolgatanga Government Hospital”.

It further added, “He is further suspected of the murder of an elderly man and his two children on 27th October 2025 at Binduri. Preliminary investigations indicate that he may be behind several other targeted killings.

A reward of One Million Ghana Cedis GH₵1,000,000.00 has been earmarked for anyone who is able to share relevant and credible information that will lead to the arrest of the suspect”.

“Anyone with credible information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the nearest police station or call 191, 18555 immediately.

The Police assure the public that every effort is being made to track down the suspect and bring him to justice”, the statement concluded.

“False and malicious, it’s clearly not my voice” – Nana B issues disclaimer against fake leaked audio

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“False and malicious, it’s clearly not my voice” – Nana B issues disclaimer against fake leaked audio

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has issued a disclaimer against fake leaked audio going viral on social media.

According to Nana B, the audio is false, malicious, a complete fabrication and clearly, it’s not my voice.

He stated, “My attention has been drawn to a mischievous and fake audio circulating on TikTok and other social media platforms, alleging that I described Dr Mahamudu Bawumia with certain words.  Let me state emphatically and without any shred of doubt that audio is false, malicious, a complete fabrication and clearly, it’s not my voice.

I have never, at any point, made such comments about Dr Bawumia — not in public, not in private. This is the handiwork of desperate propagandists who are terrified of the unity and strength we are working to achieve in the NPP”.

Nana B statement added, “H.E. Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia, like all other presidential aspirants, is a leader of integrity, competence, and vision. Those peddling lies and doctored audios will not succeed in dividing us.

I urge the public and our cherished supporters to disregard this baseless fabrication and treat it with the contempt it deserves. As National Organiser, my commitment remains to unite, energise, and prepare our party for victory in 2028”.

His disclaimer comes following an alleged leaked video going viral, which claims that the former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will not be a good candidate for the party.

According to Nana B in the purported leaked tape, Dr Bawumia does not have anything to promise Ghanaians to come to power, and even if he did, Ghanaians would not believe him due to his failed promises in the past.

Speaking in the alleged leaked audio, Nana Boakye stated, “ Dr Bawumia will not be a good candidate for us; he does not have anything that he can promise Ghanaians for them to believe. For NPP to come to power, we have always had a promise, but Dr Bawumia has no promise.

Dr Bawumia, if he promises milk to School Children, Ghanaians will still not believe him; if the NDC tell Ghanaians he is lying, they will believe the NDC. If Kennedy Agyapong says, when a young man turns 18, he will buy a car for that person, Ghanaians will believe Kennedy Agyapong”.

He further listed some of Dr Bawumia’s failed promises and unsuccessful ones, “One village, one dam was not successful. He even said it himself, One constituency one million was also not successful. Even the Pwalugu Dam, where he went to sit in a studio and said it is the NPP’s flagship program, but there was nothing there; it was problematic.

When he stood in Cape Coast and promised a new Harbour to be built and an Airport with Akufo-Addo, later stating it was not the truth, it didn’t happen”.

Nana B added in the alleged leak tape, “How many times have you heard Bawumia promise people, he promised heaven, he promised a good economy? As we speak now, Dr Bawumia cannot even speak about the economy, so what is he going to tell Ghanaians?”

“The NPP, the way in which we come to power, we promise Ghanaians, that promise Dr Bawumia cannot do that. He can’t even if he makes the promise, no one will believe him”.

“Look at Kennedy; since he started politics, everything he had promised he has delivered”, he boldly added.

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“Dr Bawumia will not be a good candidate for NPP” – Nana B says in alleged leaked audio

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“Dr Bawumia will not be a good candidate for NPP” – Nana B says in alleged leaked audio

An alleged leaked audio of the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, claiming that the former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will not be a good candidate for the party has surfaced.

According to Nana B in the purported leaked tape, Dr Bawumia does not have anything to promise Ghanaians to come to power, and even if he did, Ghanaians would not believe him due to his failed promises in the past.

Speaking in the alleged leaked audio, Nana Boakye stated, “ Dr Bawumia will not be a good candidate for us; he does not have anything that he can promise Ghanaians for them to believe. For NPP to come to power, we have always had a promise, but Dr Bawumia has no promise.

Dr Bawumia, if he promises milk to School Children, Ghanaians will still not believe him; if the NDC tell Ghanaians he is lying, they will believe the NDC. If Kennedy Agyapong says, when a young man turns 18, he will buy a car for that person, Ghanaians will believe Kennedy Agyapong”.

He further listed some of Dr Bawumia’s failed promises and unsuccessful ones, “One village, one dam was not successful. He even said it himself, One constituency one million was also not successful. Even the Pwalugu Dam, where he went to sit in a studio and said it is the NPP’s flagship program, but there was nothing there; it was problematic.

When he stood in Cape Coast and promised a new Harbour to be built and an Airport with Akufo-Addo, later stating it was not the truth, it didn’t happen”.

Nana B added in the alleged leak tape, “How many times have you heard Bawumia promise people, he promised heaven, he promised a good economy? As we speak now, Dr Bawumia cannot even speak about the economy, so what is he going to tell Ghanaians?”

“The NPP, the way in which we come to power, we promise Ghanaians, that promise Dr Bawumia cannot do that. He can’t even if he makes the promise, no one will believe him”.

“Look at Kennedy; since he started politics, everything he had promised he has delivered”, he boldly added.

However, Nana B has issued a disclaimer describing the alleged leak tape as fake.

According to him, the audio is false, malicious, a complete fabrication and clearly, it’s not my voice.

He stated, “My attention has been drawn to a mischievous and fake audio circulating on TikTok and other social media platforms, alleging that I described Dr Mahamudu Bawumia with certain words.  Let me state emphatically and without any shred of doubt that audio is false, malicious, a complete fabrication and clearly, it’s not my voice.

I have never, at any point, made such comments about Dr Bawumia — not in public, not in private. This is the handiwork of desperate propagandists who are terrified of the unity and strength we are working to achieve in the NPP.

H.E. Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia, like all other presidential aspirants, is a leader of integrity, competence, and vision. Those peddling lies and doctored audios will not succeed in dividing us.

I urge the public and our cherished supporters to disregard this baseless fabrication and treat it with the contempt it deserves. As National Organiser, my commitment remains to unite, energise, and prepare our party for victory in 2028”.

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Man arrested for allegedly stabbing his younger brother to death

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Man arrested for allegedly stabbing his younger brother to death

A 43-year-old man identified as Yaw Owusu, popularly known as “Angolo,” has allegedly stabbed his younger brother to death.

Reports suggest the incident happened during a heated dispute at Awerempe, a suburb of the Berekum West Municipality.

The information gathered suggests, the altercation occurred between Owusu and his 25-year-old brother, Bright Abotsi, and quickly escalated into violence.

During the confrontation, Owusu, 43, is said to have stabbed Bright in the chest with a knife.

Bright Abotsi, the victim, was immediately rushed to the Holy Family Hospital in Berekum but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

The suspect fled after the incident but was later arrested by the police.

Yaw Owusu is currently in Police custody now assisting with investigations.

In related news, the Ghana Police Service has placed a GH₵1million bounty on Mark Agingre, a native of Binduri in the Upper East Region.

Mark Agingre is wanted in connection with the series of gruesome murders in the Binduri District and surrounding communities.

The suspect has been linked to the killing of an elderly man and his two children on October 27, 2025.

A Police statement on Facebook stated, “Suspect Mark Agingre, a native of Binduri, is wanted by the Police for his involvement in a series of brutal murders in the Binduri District and nearby communities in the Upper East Region.

Suspect Agingre is wanted in connection with the murder of a man, his wife, and three children on 7th November 2025, which also left another child in critical condition at the Bolgatanga Government Hospital”.

It further added, “He is further suspected of the murder of an elderly man and his two children on 27th October 2025 at Binduri. Preliminary investigations indicate that he may be behind several other targeted killings.

A reward of One Million Ghana Cedis GH₵1,000,000.00 has been earmarked for anyone who is able to share relevant and credible information that will lead to the arrest of the suspect”.

“Anyone with credible information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the nearest police station or call 191, 18555 immediately.

The Police assure the public that every effort is being made to track down the suspect and bring him to justice”, the statement concluded.

Also, a family of five has been killed and another injured during a night gun attack. The five, including children, were shot dead by unidentified gunmen.

According to reports, the tragic incident happened at Temgmasug, a farming community in the Koloku–Gumyoko Electoral Area in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region.

The Assembly Member for the area, who confirmed the news, revealed the incident happened on Friday night, November 7, 2025, between 7 and 8 p.m.

Passport application fee reduced from ₵500 to ₵350 effective November 13 – Ablakwa

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Passport application fee reduced from ₵500 to ₵350 effective November 13 – Ablakwa

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the new passport application fee of GH₵350 starts from Thursday, November 13, 2025.

The new change in price will see Ghanaians enjoy a 30 per cent cut in prices from the previous GH₵500 to GH₵350.

The reduction of passport fees is part of the government’s move to ease the financial burden on Ghanaians and also part of the Mahama government’s campaign plan to review passport processing.

In a social media post on X, Ablakwa stated, “New Passport Application Fee of GHS350 (a 30% reduction) comes into effect this Thursday, November 13, 2025”.

The new fees will be taken at all Passport Application Centres nationwide starting Thursday, November 13, 2025.

In related news, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, some months ago, revealed that regions without a passport application centre will have one by December 2025.

Ablakwa revealed that starting with Bolgatanga this month, all regions without an application centre will have one.

The Foreign Affairs Minister also noted that Ghanaians are now happy with the efficiency of receiving their passports in record time.

Speaking during a ceremony to hand over diplomatic passports to five distinguished Ghanaians, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated, “The Foreign Affairs Ministry has become very efficient, and Ghanaians are already confirming that now it is a smooth process. They are receiving their passports in record time and do not have to stress to pick them up at passport offices, because they are being delivered via courier services.

“But we still have seven regions without passport application centres. I am delighted to announce that by December, we will make sure every region without a passport application centre has one, starting with Bolgatanga this month,” he said.

Also,  Ablakwa has urged Ghanaians to ignore the conspiracy theorists and scaremongers following the United States government’s visa restrictions reversal.

Ablakwa, some days ago, revealed that the US has reversed its visa restrictions imposed on Ghana in July this year.

Ghanaians are now eligible for five-year multiple-entry visas, along with other enhanced consular privileges.

The Minister revealed that the information was communicated to him by the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, during a bilateral meeting with Ghana’s delegation at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made this known on his social media page X on Friday, September 26. He wrote, “Big win for Ghana!

The US visa restrictions imposed on Ghana have been reversed.

Ghanaians can now be eligible for five-year multiple-entry visas and other enhanced consular privileges.

This good news was directly communicated to me by US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, at a bilateral meeting earlier today, in the margins of the UN General Assembly”.

Ablakwa post added, “I am really pleased that months of high-level diplomatic negotiations has led to a successful outcome.

It will be recalled that the US imposed visa restrictions on Ghana and other countries in July this year. The affected countries were slapped with a maximum three-month single-entry visa and other limitations. In the specific case of Ghana, the Trump Administration said they were reacting to many years of visa overstays, mainly by students”.

Ablakwa described the reversal as a healthier and stronger Ghana-US relations.

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NAIMOS arrests galamsey kingpin attempting to bribe them with GHS100k

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NAIMOS arrests galamsey kingpin attempting to bribe them with GHS100k

The National Inter-Ministerial Offensive System (NAIMOS) Task Force has arrested a galamsey kingpin attempting to bribe them with GHS 100,000.

This comes following NAIMOS a successful raid at an illegal mining (galamsey) site in Bisiasi, Ayensuano District, Eastern Region.

The operation resulted in the arrest of the alleged operation leader, who is accused of blocking and polluting the Ayensu River.

The galamseyers appeared at the site armed with a pistol and attempted to bribe the Task Force with a cash amount of GHS 100,000.

In a post by Bridget Otoo, a presidential staffer, she wrote, “A Galamsey Kingpin attempted to bribe the NAIMOS team with 100,000 cedis. These guys had blocked and polluted the Ayensu River at Bisiasi in the Ayensuano District of Eastern Region.

Fortunately, the NAIMOS team turned the bribe down, accosted him, seized the weapon from him and shut down the illegal mining site”.

In related news, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) a few days ago, conducted a dawn operation at Osino in the Eastern Region, arresting 36 suspected illegal miners.

The group includes 32 Nigerien nationals and 4 Ghanaians, reportedly caught mining illegally along the Birim River in the Fanteakwa South District.

In a post on social media, Felix Kwaye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications, stated, “NAIMOS Conducts Massive Dawn Strike in Eastern Region, arrests Several Foreign Galamseyers (32 Nigerien and 4 Ghanaians) in Swoop at Osino in the Fanteakwa South District – 8 November 2025”.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has vowed that as the President of Ghana, he will never give up in the fight against galamsey.

According to John Mahama, his government is leading a programme to restore mined and degraded lands and also create employment for youth.

Speaking at the 2025 GJA/KGL National Awards held at the Manhyia Palace on Saturday, November 8, John Mahama stated, “We’re restoring degraded lands while creating thousands of jobs for young people in affected communities.

I have asked the Minister of Finance to increase the budget allocation so that we can recruit more youth into forest tree planting and the Blue Water Guard to safeguard our water bodies”.

He added, “These youth are to be recruited from affected communities, and they will receive a monthly stipend of GHC1,500. I wish to commend journalists who persist in exposing environmental crime at great personal risk.

Your bravery is noted, and it’s patriotic. I wish to assure you, as the President, that I will never give up the fight,” he emphasised.

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Appointments Committee to vet Justice Baffoe-Bonnie for CJ position today

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Appointments Committee to vet Justice Baffoe-Bonnie for CJ position today

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie will be vetted today, Monday, November 10, 2025, by the Appointments Committee of Parliament.

According to the Director of Media Relations at Parliament, David Sebastian Damoah, the vetting is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.

In related news, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in parliament, has boldly stated, the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Baffoe-Bonnie, on Monday, November 10, 2025, will not happen.

The Minority Leader cited specific parliamentary orders, including Orders 217(2), 103(F), 123(1), and 216(4), adding that “none of these allow for the consideration of a nomination when the legality of a vacancy is still sub judice”.

According to him, the  Constitution does not recognise the Chief Justice’s office as vacant while disputes are ongoing.

He further fired a shot at the majority, criticising them for what he described as the combative posture of the Majority side in relation to the vetting process.

He is quoted by GHOne to have stated, “Monday’s vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, will not happen”.

However, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has rejected a motion filed by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, seeking to suspend the vetting.

Delivering his ruling on Friday, the Speaker stated, “There is no constitutional or standing order basis for Parliament to hold the process simply because there are pending cases in court”.

“Should I accept that argument, it will mean that any litigant could hold Parliament hostage — that is, file a case and freeze the work of Parliament and its committees.”

“The motion is inadmissible, and the same has been returned to the sponsor, the Minority Leader, Honourable Alexander Afenyo-Markin, as stated clearly by our standing orders,” he said.

Meanwhile, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has earlier confirmed that the minority in parliament will be part of the much-anticipated parliamentary vetting of President John Dramani Mahama’s Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

According to Afenyo-Markin, all their cards are on the table, and they are not going to boycott Baffoe Bonnie vetting.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews, Afenyo-Markin stated, “All our cards are on the table. Boycotting is out. Anybody who is expecting us to boycott, I say here and now, we will never boycott it. We will do what is right. All our cards are on the table. We’ll get there”.

He confirmed the minority’s commitment to their legislative duties under Article 144(1) of the Constitution.

Mr Afenyo-Markin, however, insisted, “He [Baffoe-Bonnie] himself must know that there is a Chief Justice. He himself must know. Yes, he knows he’s acting, and he knows that there’s a substantive Chief Justice”.

“The woman has a case before you challenging the processes. You’ve refused to empanel the court. You know that you are to empanel. If you want to rule, empanel the court, determine the matter and then bring a finality, then we can talk”, he challenged.

“OSP has become a crime scene” – Martin Kpebu drops bombshell

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“OSP has become a crime scene” – Martin Kpebu drops bombshell

Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner, has made a shocking revelation about the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

He alleged that there is a lot of corruption going on at the OSP under the watch of Kissi Agyebeng, labelling the office a “crime scene”.

According to Martin Kpebu, if a poll is conducted at the OSP, there will be countless allegations against the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng.

Speaking in an Interview on TV3’s The KeyPoints on November 8, 2025, Martin Kpebu alleged, “There are a lot of corruption cases that are brewing in the OSP itself. The Office of the Special Prosecutor has become a crime scene. And I’m telling you this on authority. Let’s go conduct a poll in the OSP office today; you will see the myriad of allegations against Kissi.

“I want to say they are going to answer this question: are there two employees of the OSP who are currently working as house helps in his home? Are there two members of staff who are currently working as house helps?

Meanwhile, they are on the OSP payroll. Kissi Agyebeng should tell the people of Ghana who is Kwabena Boateng Adu, popularly called Baron?” he quizzed.

Also, Lawyer Kpebu accused Kissi Agyebeng of being clueless about Ghana’s constitution despite being a first-class graduate of law.

He alleged that Kissi Agyebeng shockingly colluded with former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to leave Ghana.

Lawyer Kpebu highlighted that Kissi Agyebeng’s recent interview with Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), where he revealed he was powerless to stop Ofori Atta, makes him complicit in the former minister’s leaving Ghana.

Speaking in an Interview on TV3’s The KeyPoints on November 8, 2025, Martin Kpebu stated, “I told you that I suspected collusion between Kissi Agyebeng and Ken Ofori-Atta. There you have it; he has forced Kissi Agyebeng to come and confess. You heard the statement. He said he watched Ken Ofori-Atta leave. He watched him leave. He was powerless to prevent it.

“He went to the Immigration Service but didn’t get help. He went to NIB but didn’t get help. When the obvious answer, and the best, was around — that is, tell the sovereign, the owner of the country, the ultimate decider of things in this republic, that is the people of Ghana,” he added.

Lawyer Kpebu noted, “Let’s not forget, first-class graduate — first-class graduate of law — and Kissi doesn’t understand the Constitution that the ultimate decider of major decisions in Ghana is the public. Inform the people. That is the preamble to the Constitution. Sovereignty resides in the people of Ghana — Article 1(1).”

Meanwhile, Lawyer Kpebu, in an earlier interview, threatened to initiate the removal of the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng if he fails to immediately freeze assets related to the terminated SML contract.

Speaking on TV3’s Key Point last week, Lawyer Kpebu stated, If the OSP doesn’t take immediate steps to freeze Ken Ofori-Atta’s assets, I will present a petition for his removal from office.

Lawyer Kpebu highlighted that Ken Ofori-Atta may be signing contracts to sell off his assets, including Databank, since he has no intention of returning to Ghana.

According to Lawyer Kpebu, the OSP had the SML case for more than a year, but sat on its hands doing nothing.

He explained, “The key thing we have to watch is that right now, we’ve not been able to freeze Mr Ofori-Atta’s assets, as we are talking about right now, it’s even possible that he is signing agreements to sell their shares in Data Bank, his share in Enterprise Insurance.

There are many assets he has. That is where our target should be. So we need this case to enter court quickly. And just before we enter, the law allows OSP to freeze their assets and then, after about two weeks, go back into court and get a longer duration for freezing their asset”.

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“You’re dumb” – Abronye fires critics   

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“You’re dumb” – Abronye fires critics   

Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, has fired his critics who have been calling on Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to call him to order.

It will be recalled, Abronye, that during the week, fired former health minister, Dr Richard Anane, who accused Abronye of disrespecting former President Kufuor at an NPP meeting.

Abronye accused Dr Anane of stealing from the state when he was a minister in the government.

He also shockingly accused him of prescribing the wrong medication to his patients as a medical doctor. 

Speaking on his show on Ohia TV, Abronye stated, “Dr Richard Anane is not a member of the Executive Council or the National Council because those are places where only knowledgeable people meet, and he doesn’t qualify to be there”.

“Apart from becoming a minister and making more money than I have, he doesn’t have anything I don’t have. He hasn’t gone to school more than I; the only thing he did was to steal from the state when he was a minister,” Abronye alleged.

He further reiterated, “When you were a medical doctor, you were even giving wrong prescriptions to people, and you were injecting people incorrectly, causing their deaths. The fact that you became a minister and you stole money and got more money than me, you are not more educated than I am. If the two of us are standing, you can clearly see the difference between the two of us”.

According to Abronye, those calling on Dr Bawumia to call him to order are dumb as they do not know the difference between a regional chairman and a campaign team member.

Speaking in an episode on his show on Ohia TV, Abronye stated, “You don’t know the difference between a regional chairman and a campaign team member because you’re dumb”.

“I am a regional chairman duly elected, and you must know the difference between a regional chairman and a campaign chairman or campaign team member. I don’t work for Bawumia. I’m not his personal assistant.

A regional chairman is above that, and there is no presidential candidate who will ask a regional chairman to be his personal assistant or a campaign team member. Regional chairmen are above that, and no one can stop me”.

Abronye further claimed, “Nobody in NPP can ask me to keep quiet if Richard Anane lies against me. If he mentions my name 10 times and lies against me 10 times, I will respond 10 times that he’s a liar. He came out and lied against me. If he attacks me 10 times, I will attack him 10 times”.

On his feud with Kennedy Agyapong, Abronye claimed he was only responding to former Assin Central lawmaker’s lies and propaganda.

He added, “Members of the Kennedy campaign who don’t have any message were circulating the propaganda against me, and thinking that would discourage me from responding to Kennedy Agyapong’s lies and propaganda.

“If that is your thinking, then it is a joke. You people say all sorts of dirty things on Oman FM and Net 2 against Bawumia. But I will not go that way. What I have vowed to do is to keep exposing the lies and propaganda of Kennedy Agyapong against Bawumia. This is why they are not happy with me. I keep exposing their lies and propaganda here, and they call it insults. I will continue to expose Kennedy Agyapong’s propaganda”.

GAF helicopter crash report to be made public on Tuesday, November 11

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GAF helicopter crash report to be made public on Tuesday, November 11

Felix Kwaye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications, has revealed that the report of the August 6 GAF Helicopter tragedy will be presented to the National Security Council.

According to Felix Kwaye Ofosu, the GAF helicopter crash report will be made public at a media briefing on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

In a post on a social media page on X, Felix Kwaye Ofosu provided the update stating, “Very important week coming up. Tomorrow, the report of the August 6 Helicopter tragedy will be presented to the National Security Council.

On Tuesday, the details of the report will be made public at a media briefing”.

It will be recalled, Dr Omane Boamah and Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, two cabinet members, passed away following a helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6.

The helicopter was carrying eight individuals, including three crew members and five passengers, among them the ministers, a presidential staffer identified as Samuel Sarpong, and the ministers’ security detail.

Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, and Samuel Aboagye, a former Parliamentary Candidate, and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of NDC, have all been confirmed dead.

The crew members are Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

The victims lost their lives en route to the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Obuasi on August 6, 2025.

Subsequently, the government announced on August 25 that a committee of inquiry had been set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and promised that findings would be made public within 30 days.

Also, the news comes at a time an Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, the Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon invoked the Right to Information (RTI) Act to formally demand that President John Dramani Mahama publish an update on the GAF helicopter crash probe.

In a statement, Habib Iddrisu recounted the Presidency’s pledge to release the committee’s report or provide an update within 30 days of the commencement of the probe.

According to him, it’s been over two months since the commencement of the committee’s work, but the public has no knowledge about the report so far.

In his statement dated October 27, 2025, the MP invoked Article 21(1)(f) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 18 of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989) to demand the information in the interest of the Ghanaian public.

The letter read, “Over two months after the commencement of the committee’s work, the public must have knowledge about the report to prove the government’s transparency during such emergency situations”.

“In light of the time that has passed and the significant public interest in this matter, I respectfully request a copy of the investigative report or update.”

The MP stated in his letter. “The public deserves to know what led to this tragic loss of such prominent figures and dedicated public servants.”

“This would not only keep the public informed but also reflect the government’s commitment to transparency during this difficult time,” he added.

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Ghanaian player throat slit during a match in Nigeria

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Ghanaian player throat slit during a match in Nigeria

Nana Abraham, a Ghanaian football player in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) throat has been slit during a match.

The Ghanaian football player, playing for Barau Football Club in the Nigeria Premier – League throat was slit on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

According to reports, Nana Abraham was attacked and left with a deep cut on his neck during a match against Katsina United.

Reports also suggest the Ghanaian footballer was attacked by fans of Katsina United following a chaos that erupted during the NPFL match.

The chaos broke out after Barau Football Club scored an equaliser in the 69th minute to square the game at 1-1.

Katsina United supporters, the home team, were infuriated by the goal.

A post on social media stated, “70′ The match is temporarily halted following an attack on Barau FC player, Nana Abraham. Katsina United | 1-1 | Barau FC”.

Sahara Reporters indicated the player “bleeding from a visible neck wound, as officials and teammates struggled to control the chaos on the pitch.”

Israel Usulor, a Nigerian journalist, has said that Nana Abraham did not die.

In a post on X, he wrote, “A serious wound was inflicted on his neck. The attacked player, Nana Abraham, did not die, but his condition is not completely clear yet.

“The match was temporarily stopped as officials battled to bring the ugly situation under control. Another Barau FC player, Hillary Ekawu, replaced Nana Abraham, who was attacked. The match continued moments later and ended 1-1”.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Premier Football League is yet to comment on the incident.

In related news, A 27-year-old Pregnant woman identified as Haggar Nyorkpatey has been found dead with her throat slit.

According to reports, the Pregnant woman was found on her farm in Yaw Wusukrom near the Nkrankwanta in the Dormaa West District.

Information gathered from the police reveals that the deceased was seven months pregnant and was killed on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Also, the Bono Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the suspected murder.

The Police preliminary investigations discovered that her throat had been slit with a sharp object, with blood clots found in her mouth and ear canal.

Regional Public Relations Officer Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, in a Police statement, revealed, “a 57-year-old man, Charles Asante, reported that the woman, his younger brother’s wife, left for her farm around 8:30 a.m. and did not return. Community members later mounted a search and discovered her body lying on the farm.

The police proceeded to the scene, confirming the woman’s pregnancy and the nature of her injuries. She was reportedly wearing a multi-coloured dress and blue trousers with white stripes”.

The seven-month Pregnant woman’s body has since been deposited at Dormaa-Ahenkro Presbyterian Hospital mortuary for autopsy.

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Mahama to launch “nkoko nkitinkiti” project on November 12

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Mahama to launch “nkoko nkitinkiti” project on November 12

Felix Kwaye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will launch the “nkoko nkitinkiti” programme in Kumasi on Wednesday, November 12.

 In a post on a social media page on X, Felix Kwaye Ofosu provided the update saying, “Very important week coming up, on Wednesday, President Mahama will launch the ‘Nkoko nkitinkiti’ programme in Kumasi”.

In related news, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has revealed that the John Mahama government’s flagship project, the ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti‘, will cost Ghana approximately GHS 200 million.

He detailed that three million birds will be procured under the government  ‘nkoko nkitinkiti’.

According to the Agric Minister, each constituency will receive 10,000 birds.

Speaking on Hot Issues with Keminni Amanor on Sunday, September 28, 2025, Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku stated, “ We are procuring 3 million birds; each constituency will receive 10,000. This will not cost Ghana beyond GHS 200 million”.

The Agric Minister revealed that an additional 80,000 birds will be supplied to 50 existing commercial-scale farmers, with medium-scale farmers receiving between 1,000 and 3,000 birds each.

Eric Opoku revealed that Ghana imports more than 80% of its poultry needs, which is unsustainable.

“Ghana consumes a lot of poultry compared to a country like Nigeria. With this initiative, we can change the narrative and stop excessive importation,” Eric Opoku stated.

Still on the project, President John Dramani Mahama has shared details of the Nkokɔ nkitinkiti’ project set to be launched next month.

According to John Mahama, young entrepreneurs and households will form the third group of the Nkokɔ nkitinkiti’ project with full support from the government to set up and run small-scale poultry farms.

Speaking during a visit to the National Service Authority Papao Farms in Accra on Friday, September 12, John Mahama explained, “Next month we’re going to launch the Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti project. It is going to have three layers. The first will be the large-scale producers. They are going to get about 4 million day-old chicks. The second will be the medium-scale producers. They’ll get about 3 million day-old chicks”.

“Every household, every young entrepreneur who signs up, you identify your site, your chicken house and then we’ll give you the day-old chicks, and we’ll also supply you with the feed. We’ll also vaccinate the day-old chicks for you,” he said.

“So yours is just to feed them and let them grow. And after the chickens are grown, we will come to your farm and buy all the chickens from you and give you your next set of day-old chicks,” Mahama assured.

President Mahama further revealed that a large-scale production will be established in multiple regions.

“And so we’re going to build processing plants in different parts of the country. And the first processing plant is going through procurement. And once the procurement authority approves it, we’ll start to construct it,” he said.

“Other parts of the country would also have processing plants. So when we buy the chicks off you, we’ll take them to the processing plants. We’ll process the chickens and package them nicely with Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti brand on them.”

“This will help us to cut our huge poultry import bill. We should be able to produce enough poultry to feed the whole of Ghana,” President Mahama emphasised.

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Watch ex-notorious armed robber shares chilling details about past operations

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Watch ex-notorious armed robber shares chilling details about past operations

A former notorious armed robber has shared chilling details about one of his robbery operations.

The ex-armed robber, during the interview, revealed the tactics and motivations behind his criminal past.

He further recounted the dangers they faced and the lessons learned after turning away from crime in the emotional interview.

In the viral video on X, the ex-armed robber revealed that they robbed a woman of her money successfully, but one of his associates shot the victim’s child.

Speaking during the interview, he recounted, “We went into a house to steal. We saw the money just like the intel we got, and it was packed in a medium jute bag. I was the captain leading the robbery team. After we successfully got hold of the money, one of my people shot the leg of the victim’s child, breaching our orders. Before we proceed into the houses, we give orders to our team members not to fire their guns or shoot unless something happens”.

“The woman began crying and calling out the name of God. Due to that, I felt pity for her and informed my team to leave the money behind. That even became an argument among us.

I still can’t explain why it happened that way, even though I am a spiritual person. My boss ended up suspending me for six months,” he added.

He further revealed the tactics behind his criminal past, “When we monitor the house to see there’s a vehicle or we get intel that there’s money in the house, we storm there at night to operate.

We carry along a big cutter used by steam burners to cut through the burglar-proofing mostly in the estates. Once we cut through the burglar-proofing, we get easy access to the apartments because most people don’t lock their rooms at night.

The ex-notorious armed robber continued, “So, we study the rooms to identify which ones have noises or which ones have people who are asleep. We go straight to the master bedroom with a gun, and we round up the people in the room and tie them up. People who prove stubborn are given a knife cut because sometimes we mostly don’t intend to kill them.

We also shoot them in the knee or thigh since we know it won’t kill them. We do that so they can lead us to where the money is kept in the house. We also threatened them with the lives of their wives and children just to get them to bring out their valuables,” he explained.

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“Nobody in NPP can ask me to keep quiet” – Abronye

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“Nobody in NPP can ask me to keep quiet” – Abronye

Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, has boldly declared that nobody in the party can ask him to keep quiet.

Abronye fired his critics who have been calling on Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to call him to order.

It will be recalled, Abronye, that during the week, fired former health minister, Richard Anane, who accused Abronye of disrespecting former President Kufuor at an NPP meeting.

Abronye accused Dr Anane of stealing from the state when he was a minister in the government.

He also shockingly accused him of prescribing the wrong medication to his patients as a medical doctor. 

According to Abronye, those calling on Dr Bawumia to call him to order are dumb as they do not know the difference between a regional chairman and a campaign team member.

He added that if Richard Anane lies against him and mentions him 10 times, he would reply to him equally.

Speaking in an episode on his show on Ohia TV, Abronye stated, “You don’t know the difference between a regional chairman and a campaign team member because you’re dumb”.

“I am a regional chairman duly elected, and you must know the difference between a regional chairman and a campaign chairman or campaign team member. I don’t work for Bawumia. I’m not his personal assistant.

A regional chairman is above that, and there is no presidential candidate who will ask a regional chairman to be his personal assistant or a campaign team member. Regional chairmen are above that, and no one can stop me”.

Abronye further claimed, “Nobody in NPP can ask me to keep quiet if Richard Anane lies against me. If he mentions my name 10 times and lies against me 10 times, I will respond 10 times that he’s a liar. He came out and lied against me. If he attacks me 10 times, I will attack him 10 times”.

On his feud with Kennedy Agyapong, Abronye claimed he was only responding to former Assin Central lawmaker’s lies and propaganda.

He added, “Members of the Kennedy campaign who don’t have any message were circulating the propaganda against me, and thinking that would discourage me from responding to Kennedy Agyapong’s lies and propaganda.

“If that is your thinking, then it is a joke. You people say all sorts of dirty things on Oman FM and Net 2 against Bawumia. But I will not go that way. What I have vowed to do is to keep exposing the lies and propaganda of Kennedy Agyapong against Bawumia.

This is why they are not happy with me. I keep exposing their lies and propaganda here, and they call it insults. I will continue to expose Kennedy Agyapong’s propaganda”.

Meanwhile, Danquah Smith Butey, the Acting National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has refuted claims made by Dr Richard Anane suggesting that Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) insulted former President John Agyekum Kufuor during a recent party meeting.

According to him, the reports are misleading, and he further criticised Dr Richard Anane for publicising the issue.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Danquah Smith Butey stated, “It wasn’t that Abronye disrespected President Kufuor. The misunderstanding arose from a meeting where the former President made some proposals. It’s an in-house matter that should never have been made public”>

“Abronye did not insult President Kufuor. He constantly referred to him as his in-law during the discussion. If he had insulted him, I would never have tolerated it,” he stressed.

“Kissi Agyebeng is a first-class graduate of law, but doesn’t understand the Constitution” – Kpebu

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“Kissi Agyebeng is a first-class graduate of law, but doesn’t understand the Constitution” – Kpebu

Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner, has once again aimed shots at the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng.

According to Lawyer Kpebu, Kissi Agyebeng is a first-class graduate of law, but doesn’t understand the Constitution.

He alleged that Kissi Agyebeng shockingly colluded with former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to leave Ghana.

Lawyer Kpebu highlighted that Kissi Agyebeng’s recent interview with Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), where he revealed he was powerless to stop Ofori Atta, makes him complicit in the former minister’s leaving Ghana.

Speaking in an Interview on TV3’s The KeyPoints on November 8, 2025, Martin Kpebu stated, “I told you that I suspected collusion between Kissi Agyebeng and Ken Ofori-Atta. There you have it; he has forced Kissi Agyebeng to come and confess. You heard the statement. He said he watched Ken Ofori-Atta leave. He watched him leave. He was powerless to prevent it.

“He went to the Immigration Service but didn’t get help. He went to NIB but didn’t get help. When the obvious answer, and the best, was around — that is, tell the sovereign, the owner of the country, the ultimate decider of things in this republic, that is the people of Ghana,” he added.

Lawyer Kpebu noted, “Let’s not forget, first-class graduate — first-class graduate of law — and Kissi doesn’t understand the Constitution that the ultimate decider of major decisions in Ghana is the public. Inform the people. That is the preamble to the Constitution. Sovereignty resides in the people of Ghana — Article 1(1).”

Martin Kpebu further made a shocking revelation about the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

He alleged that there is a lot of corruption going on at the OSP under the watch of Kissi Agyebeng, labelling the office as a “crime scene”.

Lawyer Kpebu alleged, “There are a lot of corruption cases that are brewing in the OSP itself. The Office of the Special Prosecutor has become a crime scene. And I’m telling you this on authority. Let’s go conduct a poll in the OSP office today; you will see the myriad of allegations against Kissi.

“I want to say they are going to answer this question: are there two employees of the OSP who are currently working as house helps in his home? Are there two members of staff who are currently working as house helps?

Meanwhile, they are on the OSP payroll. Kissi Agyebeng should tell the people of Ghana who is Kwabena Boateng Adu, popularly called Baron?” he quizzed.

 His remarks comes after Kissi Agyebeng admitted that the Office of the Special Prosecutor was powerless under the former Akufo-Addo government.

The Special Prosecutor revealed that the OSP saw former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta leaving Ghana after the 2024 elections, but they were powerless.

According to Kissi Agyebeng, the OSP lacked the operational backing required to enforce any travel restrictions.

Speaking KSM Show, Kissi Agyebeng clarified, “We didn’t watch him leave; we were powerless, that is the truth. We saw him leave, but we couldn’t prevent him from leaving the airport.

We don’t control the airport, we don’t control the exit point. Let’s face facts, before John Dramani Mahama was sworn in on 7th January, Nana Akufo-Addo was the president, that was his cousin.

Now we can rely on the Ghana Immigration Service to block someone, but at the time he left, you call up Immigration, no one will bother to respond to you”, he added.

He further added, “When he left, the President was Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo at the time he left. We were not getting the cooperation at the time from other security agencies”.

“National Security, no (cooperation at the time), situation is different now, National Signal Bureau, no, at the time, the situation is different now, National Intelligence Bureau, zero, at the time, the situation is different now, I mean the security set up was against the OSP, so we will not be able to perform our job, this was the situation,” he disclosed.

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Seven-month-old pregnant woman murdered with her throat slit

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Seven-month-old pregnant woman murdered with her throat slit

A 27-year-old Pregnant woman identified as Haggar Nyorkpatey has been found dead with her throat slit.

According to reports, the Pregnant woman was found on her farm in Yaw Wusukrom near the Nkrankwanta in the Dormaa West District.

Information gathered from the police reveals that the deceased was seven months pregnant and was killed on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Also, the Bono Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the suspected murder.

The Police preliminary investigations discovered that her throat had been slit with a sharp object, with blood clots found in her mouth and ear canal.

Regional Public Relations Officer Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, in a Police statement, revealed.  “a 57-year-old man, Charles Asante, reported that the woman, his younger brother’s wife, left for her farm around 8:30 a.m. and did not return. Community members later mounted a search and discovered her body lying on the farm.

The police proceeded to the scene, confirming the woman’s pregnancy and the nature of her injuries. She was reportedly wearing a multi-coloured dress and blue trousers with white stripes”.

The seven-month Pregnant woman’s body has since been deposited at Dormaa-Ahenkro Presbyterian Hospital mortuary for autopsy.

In related police news, the Ghana Police Service has placed a GH₵1million bounty on Mark Agingre, a native of Binduri in the Upper East Region.

Mark Agingre is wanted in connection with the series of gruesome murders in the Binduri District and surrounding communities.

The suspect has been linked to the killing of an elderly man and his two children on October 27, 2025.

A Police statement on Facebook stated, “Suspect Mark Agingre, a native of Binduri, is wanted by the Police for his involvement in a series of brutal murders in the Binduri District and nearby communities in the Upper East Region.

Suspect Agingre is wanted in connection with the murder of a man, his wife, and three children on 7th November 2025, which also left another child in critical condition at the Bolgatanga Government Hospital”.

It further added, “He is further suspected of the murder of an elderly man and his two children on 27th October 2025 at Binduri. Preliminary investigations indicate that he may be behind several other targeted killings.

A reward of One Million Ghana Cedis GH₵1,000,000.00 has been earmarked for anyone who is able to share relevant and credible information that will lead to the arrest of the suspect”.

“Anyone with credible information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the nearest police station or call 191, 18555 immediately.

The Police assure the public that every effort is being made to track down the suspect and bring him to justice”, the statement concluded.

Family of five shot dead in a gun attack in Binduri

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Family of five shot dead in a gun attack in Binduri

A family of five has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in a nighttime gun attack.

According to reports, the tragic incident happened at Temgmasug, a farming community in the Koloku–Gumyoko Electoral Area in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region.

The Assembly Member for the area, who confirmed the news, revealed the incident happened on Friday night, November 7, 2025, between 7 and 8 p.m.

Anaba Joseph, the Assembly Member, narrated, “I had a call around 7 to 8 p.m. yesterday that five people had been shot dead and another injured at Temgmasug under the Koloku–Gumyoko Electoral Area. Because of the ban on motorbikes, I couldn’t go there at night, so this morning I went there myself and saw it with my own eyes”.

“They were in the compound of their house when the attackers struck. When they heard the gunshots, they tried to run inside their room, but before they could enter, they were shot right at the doorstep,” he narrated.

He added, “They shot all four, the man, his wife, and their two children, right in front of their doorstep. The old man could not run, so he was still lying on the compound, and they shot him too. Only one person managed to escape with gunshot wounds and is currently in the hospital”.

“The house is just near a waterlogged area. After the killings, they picked up a motorbike belonging to the victims. They seemed to have difficulties starting it, so they pushed it away while others continued shooting”

“All five have been buried, and I was there myself. We are really traumatised by the turn of events in our community. It is very sad,” Mr Anaba bemoaned.

In related news, the Ghana Police Service has placed a GH₵1million bounty on Mark Agingre, a native of Binduri in the Upper East Region.

Mark Agingre is wanted in connection with the series of gruesome murders in the Binduri District and surrounding communities.

The suspect has been linked to the killing of an elderly man and his two children on October 27, 2025.

A Police statement on Facebook stated, “Suspect Mark Agingre, a native of Binduri, is wanted by the Police for his involvement in a series of brutal murders in the Binduri District and nearby communities in the Upper East Region.

Suspect Agingre is wanted in connection with the murder of a man, his wife, and three children on 7th November 2025, which also left another child in critical condition at the Bolgatanga Government Hospital”.

It further added, “He is further suspected of the murder of an elderly man and his two children on 27th October 2025 at Binduri. Preliminary investigations indicate that he may be behind several other targeted killings.

A reward of One Million Ghana Cedis GH₵1,000,000.00 has been earmarked for anyone who is able to share relevant and credible information that will lead to the arrest of the suspect”.

“Anyone with credible information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the nearest police station or call 191, 18555 immediately.

The Police assure the public that every effort is being made to track down the suspect and bring him to justice”, the statement concluded.

Police place a GH₵1m bounty on Mark Agingre over multiple murders

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Police place a GH₵1m bounty on Mark Agingre over multiple murders

The Ghana Police Service has placed a GH₵1million bounty on Mark Agingre, a native of Binduri in the Upper East Region.

Mark Agingre is wanted in connection with the series of gruesome murders in the Binduri District and surrounding communities.

The suspect has been linked to the killing of an elderly man and his two children on October 27, 2025.

A Police statement on Facebook stated, “Suspect Mark Agingre, a native of Binduri, is wanted by the Police for his involvement in a series of brutal murders in the Binduri District and nearby communities in the Upper East Region.

Suspect Agingre is wanted in connection with the murder of a man, his wife, and three children on 7th November 2025, which also left another child in critical condition at the Bolgatanga Government Hospital”.

It further added, “He is further suspected of the murder of an elderly man and his two children on 27th October 2025 at Binduri. Preliminary investigations indicate that he may be behind several other targeted killings.

A reward of One Million Ghana Cedis GH₵1,000,000.00 has been earmarked for anyone who is able to share relevant and credible information that will lead to the arrest of the suspect”.

“Anyone with credible information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the nearest police station or call 191, 18555 immediately.

The Police assure the public that every effort is being made to track down the suspect and bring him to justice”, the statement concluded.

Also, a family of five has been killed and another injured during a night gun attack. The five, including children, were shot dead by unidentified gunmen.

According to reports, the tragic incident happened at Temgmasug, a farming community in the Koloku–Gumyoko Electoral Area in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region.

The Assembly Member for the area, who confirmed the news, revealed the incident happened on Friday night, November 7, 2025, between 7 and 8 p.m.

Anaba Joseph, the Assembly Member, narrated, “I had a call around 7 to 8 p.m. yesterday that five people had been shot dead and another injured at Temgmasug under the Koloku–Gumyoko Electoral Area. Because of the ban on motorbikes, I couldn’t go there at night, so this morning I went there myself and saw it with my own eyes”.

“They were in the compound of their house when the attackers struck. When they heard the gunshots, they tried to run inside their room, but before they could enter, they were shot right at the doorstep,” he narrated.

He added, “They shot all four, the man, his wife, and their two children, right in front of their doorstep. The old man could not run, so he was still lying on the compound, and they shot him too. Only one person managed to escape with gunshot wounds and is currently in the hospital”.

“The house is just near a waterlogged area. After the killings, they picked up a motorbike belonging to the victims. They seemed to have difficulties starting it, so they pushed it away while others continued shooting,” he added.

“All five have been buried, and I was there myself. We are really traumatised by the turn of events in our community. It is very sad,” Mr. Anaba bemoaned.

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