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“I don’t understand the MP” – Prof Azar fires Asutifi North MP with 10 questions on attack on NAIMOS

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“I don’t understand the MP” – Prof Azar fires Asutifi North MP with 10 questions on attack on NAIMOS

Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, also known as Kwaku Azar, a renowned US-based Ghanaian lawyer and scholar, has punched holes in the statement of the Asutifi North MP Ebenezer Kwaku Addo following the attack on a NAIMOS team.

According to Kwaku Azar, the MP claims he only intervened after calling his colleague, MP for the area, Collins Dauda, was problematic.

He highlighted that he does not understand why the MP will call Hon Collins Dauda, who was outside the country, instead of the District Commander or Operation Commander.

Prof Azar detailed that a single act sums up everything wrong with the MP’s statement; he labelled it as blurred roles, political shortcuts, and unanswered questions.

In a Facebook post he quizzed, “Here are the top ten issues that still hang in the air:

1. Who authorised the MP to visit a military operation zone and act on behalf of another MP?

2. Why call an MP abroad instead of contacting the district or military commander in charge of the operation?

3. What exactly was the MP’s role at the scene — observer, mediator, or participant?

4. When did the MP arrive and when did he leave, and who can confirm his timeline?

5. Who were the “youth” the MP met, and how did they know to expect him?

6. What does the MP mean by saying the military’s pickup was “tampered with”? Did he see the tampering? Who did it? If not, how did he conclude that it was tampered with?

7. Why were soldiers transported in the Zongo Chief’s private vehicle instead of calling for backup?

8. Who smashed that vehicle, and did you witness the attack? What do you mean by the glass was smashed, by then you had left?

9. Did you enter the restricted mining area, and if so, on whose authority?

10. Why didn’t the MP coordinate with NAIMOS, the police, or the regional security command if your goal was to “maintain calm”?

“When MPs insert themselves into live security operations, confusion follows and discipline suffers. In Hwidiem, the public deserves clear answers, not cloudy statements”, he added.

Meanwhile, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, has broken his silence regarding the confrontation between some residents and members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force.

According to him, under no circumstances will he incite the youth against security officers and any government-planned agenda.

“I wish to state that under no circumstances will I incite the youth against security officers and any government-planned agenda.

As a responsible lawmaker, I offered my support to ensure there is calmness in the area and will always work together with every security agency to maintain law and order”, he added.

Meanwhile, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to take over the probe involving the attempted mob attack on the Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and his team.

According to the Police statement, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament for the Asutifi North Constituency, has been invited to assist with the probe.

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“My matter dierr it’s useless, there’s nothing in it,” – Mustapha Hamid on NPA scandal

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“My matter dierr it’s useless, there’s nothing in it,” – Mustapha Hamid on NPA scandal

Former NPA Boss, Mustapha Abdul Hamid, has said the corruption-related offences and the misappropriation levelled against him by the Office of the Special Prosecutor are useless.

According to Mustapha Hamid, he came to court to support his friend, Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

In a viral video shared on social media, Mustapha Abdul Hamid was spotted in a very happy mood as he greeted some people at the courthouse.

Speaking to some media at the Accra High Court on November 4, 2025, Abdul-Hamid boldly stated, “I came to support my friend Wontumi. Me, my matter is useless. There is nothing in it”.

The former NPA boss stated before proceeding to enter his vehicle.

Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed it has amended the charges against former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others.

According to the OSP statement, the accused persons in the Republic v. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid & 9 Others case has been increased from 25 to 54 following the discovery of new evidence from ongoing investigations.

The OSP statement read, “The Republic has filed 54 criminal charges against officials of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and several associated companies for alleged large-scale extortion, abuse of public office, and money laundering, totalling GHo291,574,087.19 and US$332,407.47 respectively.

The accused are alleged to have extorted hundreds of millions of cedis and foreign currency from bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies under the guise of official duties, and subsequently laundered the proceeds through property acquisitions and business entities to conceal their illicit origins”.

The accused persons are Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Jacob Kwamina Amuah, Wendy Newman, Albert Ankrah, Isaac Mensah, Bright Bediako-Mensah, Kwaku Aboagye Acquaah, Propnest Limited, Kel Logistics Limited, and Kings Energy Limited.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) statement also disclosed assets seized and frozen pending trial, “Vehicles, including tanker trucks, fuel stations, houses, apartments, and parcels of land valued at over GHc100 million”.

Background

Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Jacob Kwamina Amuah, Wendy Newman, Albert Ankrah, Isaac Mensah, Bright Bediako-Mensah, Kwaku Aboagye Acquaah, Propnest Limited, Kel Logistics Limited, and Kings Energy Limited have been accused of alleged large-scale extortion, abuse of public office, and money laundering amounting to GH¢297,574,087.19 and US$332,407.47.

Dr Mustapha Hamid, the first accused, has been accused of orchestrating a large-scale corruption scheme within the petroleum sector between 2022 and 2024.

They have been accused of laundering funds funnelled into luxury properties, vehicles, and fuel stations through a coordinated scheme that targeted Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs).

Earlier, the case was adjourned to August 26, 2025, for substantive hearings to commence.

The former NPA CEO, Dr Abdul-Hamid, on July 23, was granted bail in the sum of GH¢2 million.

As part of his bail, he was required to produce two sureties which each earning a net monthly salary of not less than GH¢5,000.

He was also mandated to report himself to the OSP once every two weeks.

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AG intends to obstruct justice – Wontumi’s Lawyer react to AG dropping charges against Akonta Mining Manager

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AG intends to obstruct justice – Wontumi’s Lawyer react to AG dropping charges against Akonta Mining Manager

Lawyer Andy Appiah Kubi, Chairman Wontumi’s legal representative, has expressed disappointment over the AG’s decision to drop charges against the General Manager of Akonta Mining after he agreed to testify against Chairman Wontumi in court.

 According to Appiah Kubi, this move by the Attorney General indicates an intention to obstruct justice.

He argued that the way the Attorney General is  poaching his own accused persons suggests that there is an intent to undermine the cause of justice.

Speaking in an interview with TV3 on November 4, 2025, Appiah-Kubi stated, “… If the Attorney General, with all the materials and all the resources available to him, including human personnel, is just for him to only rely on the former accused person to prosecute a matter against one of the accused persons or some of the accused persons, and he thinks that justice may not be undermined, that is his decision.

I would have thought that his role as Minister of Justice would have persuaded him at all times to be careful that freedom and justice of the moment be served also on all the accused persons until they are proven guilty. The way that the Attorney General appears to be poaching his own accused persons suggests that there is an intent to undermine the cause of justice. We will resist the oppressor’s rule,” he said.

“We have just been served with the notice of withdrawal of the fourth accused person, so they have come under the rules of court and have every right to do so. We are going to prepare our case when they are ready. It doesn’t change our position. We have still pleaded not guilty, and we will come to prosecute the case religiously in the best of our professional expertise,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Office of the Attorney-General (AG) dropped all charges against the Manager of Akonta Mining Company Limited, Mr Edward Akuoko.

The Attorney-General’s move comes after the Akonta Mining General Manager agreed to testify for the state in Wontumi’s Tano Nimire Forest galamsey trial.

In court, the Office of the Attorney-General filed a formal notice at the Accra High Court (Criminal Division) on Monday to drop the charges in accordance with Section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30).

The formal notice was signed by  Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem Sai.

The notice added that Edward Akuoko had been discharged from prosecution in connection with all charges brought against him.

The Manager of Akonta Mining Company Limited was facing charges alongside four: Chairman Wontumi; Operations Manager of Akonta Mining, Kwadwo Owusu Bempah; and a co-director of the company, Kwame Antwi, who, along with Bempah, is currently said to be at large.

Meanwhile, in court, Chairman Wontumi, the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, has had two mining cases 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.

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GIS confirms the death of one officer in the Tempani ambush

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GIS confirms the death of one officer in the Tempani ambush

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has confirmed the death of one of its officers following an ambush in the Tempani District.

According to the GIS, the Assistant Immigration Control Officer I (AICO I) Philip Lartey and AICO I Cosmos Dakurah were shot by unknown assailants.

They further revealed the tragic news of AICO I Cosmos Dakurah succumbing to his injuries and passing away on November 3, 2025.

Portions of the statement read, “The Service confirms the attack on two Immigration Officers who were shot at Nangani, in Tempani District in the Upper East Region, on their return from duty on a motorbike.

The assailants laid an ambush and opened fire on the unsuspecting officers. The distressing incident occurred on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at approximately 20:30 hours”.

The GIS press release added, “The two, Assistant Immigration Control Officer (AICO I) Philip Lartey and AICO I Cosmos Dakurah, endured gunshot wounds and were promptly administered initial medical care at the Basonde Clinic in Tempani before being transferred to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital. Regrettably, AICO I Cosmos Dakurah later succumbed to his injuries and passed away in the early hours of November 3, 2025.”

“The Ghana Immigration Service, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. Additional updates will be shared as more information emerges.

“The Service reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the safety and well-being of all its officers and pledges to collaborate closely with the appropriate authorities to ensure that those responsible for this heinous crime are brought to justice,” the statement concluded.

This attack follows another some months ago, where an  Immigration Officer with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) was reportedly killed, and another injured, following an armed attack.

According to reports, the armed attack happened at the Gbintri inland checkpoint in the East Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region on Friday, October 3, 2025

Reports suggest the armed attack occurred around 1:30 a.m. when some unidentified assailants opened fire on officers stationed at the checkpoint.

The dead immigration officer has been identified as Rafiq Mohammed, an Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICOII) who died instantly from a gunshot.

Oppong Daniel, also an AICOII, and his colleague sustained serious injuries to the jaw and back.

He is currently receiving treatment at the Baptist Medical Centre in Nalerigu.

Police investigation recovered AK-47 shell casings at the scene along with a GIS service rifle.

Meanwhile, Superintendent Francis Brobbey, Gambaga Municipal Police Commander, and DIS Moro Tanko Mohammed, North Regional Intelligence Officer of the GIS, were dispatched to the Gbintri inland checkpoint.

 An investigation has begun to establish the circumstances of the attack and to track down the criminals.

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“Respectfully, Minister, stop it right there” – Abena Osei tells Sam George, in a square up at PAC

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“Respectfully, Minister, stop it right there” – Abena Osei tells Sam George, in a square up at PAC

Sam Nartey George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, during his appearance at the Public Accounts Committee, did not mince words to criticise the Akufo-Addo government’s financial mismanagement.

The Communications Minister chides the chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee, Abena Osei-Asare, who was then a deputy minister of finance, Ken Ofori-Atta and Dr Bawumia for the high expenditure recorded at the Ghana Postal Services Corporation.

Speaking during the PAC hearing, Sam George answered a question posed to him, stating, “Mr Chairman, the answer is just simple in one word, the mismanagement of the economy by the Akufo-Addo administration, a lot of the increases. You know, Ghana Post pays a lot of Airlines for the transportation of the parcels that we send to Europe and the United States; we pay that in dollars.

When you saw the mismanagement when Ken Ofori-Atta, Abena [Osei-Asare] and co were at the finance ministry and Dr Bawumia in charge of the economic management team, you then saw….”

Abena Osei-Asare interrupted Sam George for his criticism of individuals, saying, “Respectfully, Minister, stop it right there. Just go straight to your answer and don’t be name-calling, please answer the question, I don’t think that is what we should do here.

You have been here before, I have been where you are before, let’s just go straight to the point”.

Sam George later responded,  “I’m guided Chairman”,  and explained, “In 2023, when the cedi depreciated, because we were paying in dollars, if you were paying a fee of $100 to an airline and the exchange rate was 8, our expenditure would have been 800 cedis, when it went to 16 in 2023, the expenditure now become 1600 cedis. So it is the Forex that loses.

I am sure that when you see the 2025 financial, even though we are doing more volumes, our expenditure will have dropped, because with a better, stronger cedi that is trading very favorable, our forex expenditure will be better”.

Some Ghanaians reacted to the video, saying, “Not surprising because she was part of that administration, and she was scared her name might be mentioned too. Morally and ethically, should she be there?”

“I’m out of here sef such a disgrace. Leaders solve problems and aren’t bent on letting their followers know this is how your past was. Leaders bring on board intellectuals to create solutions and not rant day and night about the usual problems that everyone knows”, one netizen added.

One more netizen added, “Oh, so, this minister from the previous gov’t, among the public accounts committee..Wow, no wonder she was criticising Sam George mentioning Akuffo Addo’s corrupt appointees’ names!!”.

“The funny thing is, he has every right to name-call, who was in charge of the government’s finances, as well as the deputy minister guiding and supporting any decisions made by the finance minister. If the economy were in good standing, she would have asked him to mention names sia”, one more netizen added.

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Chairman Wontumi’s mining cases adjourned

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Chairman Wontumi’s mining cases adjourned

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, has had two mining cases 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.

Meanwhile, the adjournment follows the  Office of the Attorney-General (AG) dropping all charges against the Manager of Akonta Mining Company Limited, Mr Edward Akuoko.

The Attorney-General’s move comes after the Akonta Mining General Manager agreed to testify for the state in Wontumi’s Tano Nimire Forest galamsey trial.

In court, the Office of the Attorney-General filed a formal notice at the Accra High Court (Criminal Division) on Monday to drop the charges in accordance with Section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30).

The formal notice was signed by  Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem Sai.

The notice added that Edward Akuoko had been discharged from prosecution in connection with all charges brought against him.

The Manager of Akonta Mining Company Limited was facing charges alongside four: Chairman Wontumi; Operations Manager of Akonta Mining, Kwadwo Owusu Bempah; and a co-director of the company, Kwame Antwi, who, along with Bempah, is currently said to be at large.

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”.

5 dead, 4 injured following a road accident

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5 dead, 4 injured following a road accident

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed the death of five people following a road accident at Asikuma Junction in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region.

According to the GNFS, the Asikuma Junction road accident involved a grey Toyota Noah with registration number GX 422-25 and a tipper truck with registration number GT 725-19.

The GNFS revealed, out of a total of nine (9) casualties, four (4), including a minor, were successfully rescued.

The injured victims have been transported to the Peki Government Hospital by the National Ambulance Service, with the five dead handed over to the police.

In a Facebook post, the GNFS indicated, “ The Peki Fire Station received a distress call reporting a road traffic accident at Asikuma Junction in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region.

A rescue team, led by AstnO Fred Aganu, accompanied by the Acting District Fire Officer, ADO I Godwin Gbedemah, was dispatched to the scene.

The accident involved a grey Toyota Noah with registration number GX 422-25 and a tipper truck with registration number GT 725-19.

Out of a total of nine (9) casualties, four (4), including a minor, were successfully rescued by the team and transported to the Peki Government Hospital by the National Ambulance Service. The remaining five (5) were, however, unresponsive and were handed over to the police”.

In related news, Several Ghanaians are feared dead following an accident near the Kasoa tollbooth in the Central Region.

According to reports, the accident happened today, Sunday, October 26.

The information gathered suggests a Sprinter minibus, registration GW 7455-18, collided with the rear of a Jeep 4×4, registration GR 7673, when it was reversing on the highway.

The fully loaded minibus, en route to Kasoa, somersaulted multiple times.

The multiple somersaults resulted in several immediate fatalities.

Paramedics faced a challenge securing a referral for a critically injured passenger.

Reports suggest that there was no major health facility immediately available to admit the patient after initial treatment at the Ngleshie Amanfro Polyclinic.

Paramedics on the scene struggled to transfer the patient lasted nearly an hour.

Meanwhile, Police and emergency services have yet to release an official statement on the number of casualties.

Video – NDC woman demands alimony after Juaben party Chairman allegedly ‘chop’ her without fulfilling promises

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Video – NDC woman demands alimony after Juaben party Chairman allegedly ‘chop’ her without fulfilling promises

A disgruntled Ghanaian woman identified as Mary Agyapongmaa has levelled a series of allegations against the Juaben National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency chairman after failed relationship promise.

Mary Agyapongmaa, an NDC women’s coordinator, is demanding alimony from two of her ex-lovers, including the Juaben NDC Constituency Chairman.

She accused the NDC Juaben of allegedly promising her enrollment on the government payroll, but she has since forgotten about her.

According to her, the chairman, identified as Chairman Salifu, promised to include her name on the government payroll if she engages in a sexual relationship with her.

Mary Agyapongmaa explained that Chairman Salifu, after sleeping with her, has ignored her, refusing to honour his end of the bargain.

Speaking during a discussion on Lawson TV, the woman narrated, “I met the Juaben constituency chairman in 2018, and we decided to have a relationship.

During our relationship, things were not going well, so we broke up, but after the election, he came to apologise and we started another relationship”.

She added, “He could sometimes call me around 9 PM to visit him, and I would leave my children behind. After everything, he sometimes gives me GH¢250 or 300 with the assurance that he would put my name on the government payroll. I recently heard that he has married a new wife and has ignored me after the promise”.

He doesn’t pick up my calls, and since he has married a different woman, he should compensate me. And Ahmed also promised to open a container for me”.

In related news, Oheneni Adazoa, a popular presenter with Sompa FM, has lashed out following a man confessing to sleeping with her stepdaughter.

During her show on October 30, 2025, a man confessed to having an affair with his stepdaughter since she was 13 years old.

According to reports, the man allegedly sexually abused his stepdaughter and also forced her to commit seven abortions over the period.

The man, after confessing his deeds, shockingly tried to defend himself.

He claimed that it was his stepdaughter who seduced him.

The man confidently stated, “She is the one who has been renting the guest house, not me, Francis”.

Oheneni Adazoa, the Sompa presenter, was irate with the man defending his actions. She took off her wig when she could not hold back her anger.

The visibly angry Oheneni Adazoa fumed at the man, identified as Francis for defending his actions.

Oheneni Adazoa angrily stated, “You have sinned greatly, and you are sitting there saying stupid things. If not for (sic), I would get up and give you some hot slaps.

“What kind of stupidity is this? How can you do this to a girl who is in school? If someone does this to your daughter, would you be happy?” she quizzed.

She further went on to pick up a cane and proceeded to give Francis some lashes before resuming her seat and putting her wig back on.

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“We should consider appointing deputy MPs” – Former NPP MP suggests

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“We should consider appointing deputy MPs” – Former NPP MP suggests

Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, the former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, has suggested that Ghana consider the appointment of deputy MPs.

He highlighted that MPs have an intense workload from balancing legislative duties and constituency development in Ghana.

According to Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, the appointment of deputy members of parliament will ease the pressure on lawmakers.

The former NPP lawmaker is quoted by GHOne TV to have stated, “Perhaps we should consider appointing deputy MPs to ease the pressure on MPs.”

Additionally, Nikyema Billa Alamzy, a member of parliament of Chiana-Paga, has claimed an MPs work harder than anyone else in Ghana.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians on social media have cut the former NPP MP’s suggestion in shreds, saying, “Ewuradze!  Deputy MPs and Deputy Ambassadors (when there are zillions of foreign service Professionals waiting for postings). 

What will the political class not think of to make itself relevant (the only game in town)!  For starters, scrap Article 78 of the 1992 Constitution.  That should free up enough time for MPs to do what they were elected to do:  represent the people and keep the Executive Branch honest!   Constitutional Review Now!”.

Another Ghanaian wrote, “Could you explain the nature of the pressure? We don’t have a problem if you’re willing to cut your pay to your proposed deputy. But let’s be clear: as good citizens of Ghana, we will not allow another financial burden on the public purse”.

“If you will share your salary and allowance with the deputy dea cos we are not going to pay anyone a dime”, another netizen wrote.

One more netizen added, “Then what’s the sense in appointing MPs? MPs shouldn’t hold any ministerial position. There are a lot of candidates that can hold those positions, so why does the government continue to give more work to the ones that are already employed?”

However, one netizen backed the former lawmaker’s suggestion, saying, “I think this is a good call, but probably not to appoint politicians. I think that our chiefs can be used as a second parliament. Their exclusion from our governance system has created some form of inadequacy in our society. They must be made to be part of our governance structure”.

His comments come at a time when Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has threatened Members of Parliament who fail to attend sittings.

According to him, the Members of Parliament who fail to attend sittings risk losing their seats.

Speaker Babgin revealed, he received attendance reports of the first and second sittings in parliament, but decided not to publish in the hope of the attendance improving.

Addressing the House on Wednesday, Mr Bagbin stated, “It looks like that was a catastrophic mistake I made,” the Speaker said. “I should have brought it out and referred members to the Privileges Committee.”

“I have given directives to the clerks at the table to take the records for this meeting. We will be taking action to compel members to sit or to be considered to have vacated their seats,” Mr Bagbin stressed.

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Taxi driver killed by suspected armed robbers

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Taxi driver killed by suspected armed robbers

A Tax driver has been killed by unidentified individuals, suspected to be armed robbers.

The incident is said to have happened at Ngleshie Amanfro in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.

According to reports, the incident happened on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Part of the reports read, “The driver, identified only as Kwame, was said to have been shot and killed by four armed robbers who attacked him around 5 am while he was on his way to work.

The attackers, riding two motorbikes, confronted Kwame at the Roman School area. At the time, he was walking to a nearby lorry station to pick a vehicle for his journey when the robbers demanded his bag, money, and phone. He resisted and attempted to fight them but was shot in the rib”, the report noted.

According to an eyewitness, the taxi driver had stopped driving and was working with a contractor on the Kasoa-Winneba Road project.

The eyewitness claimed the taxi driver underestimated the robbers, seeing them as small boys, which led to confrontations.

In related crime news, a  Notorious Nigerian human trafficking ring leader, Chukwudi Nwachuku, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Chukwudi Nwachuku, the ring leader of the Nigerian human trafficking syndicate, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labour.

He was sentenced for his role in the trafficking of ten young Nigerian girls between the ages of 15 and 18 into Ghana and forcing them into prostitution.

Her Honour Mrs Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong presided over the proceedings at the Achimota Circuit Court.

She also ruled that the convict, Chukwudi Nwachuku, pay restitution in the sum of GH¢15,000 to each of the ten victims.

In other news, Samuel Armah, also known as Koti Nyan, a forty-year-old fisherman, has been jailed for 10 years with hard labour for defilement.

On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the case was called with the accused fisherman pleading charge and was convicted on his own plea.

The case was presided over by Her Honour Nana Aba Quiba Nunoo.

The Fisherman has been remanded to the Ankaful Prison to begin serving his sentence following the court ruling.

He lured the victim into a ghetto in Mumford, recorded the incident and circulated it in a viral video.

The 13-year-old minor was initially taken to St. Luke Catholic Hospital for medical examination and treated before the case was referred to the DOVVSU in the Central Region.

The forty-year-old fisherman was arrested for defiling a minor at Mumford, a suburb of Apam in the Central region.

“He kissed and dipped his hand in my pants” – Old student of Mawuko Girls SHS accuses head teacher of sexual assault

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“He kissed and dipped his hand in my pants” – Old student of Mawuko Girls SHS accuses head teacher of sexual assault

An old student of the Mawuko Girls Senior High School has called out a head teacher, identified as Mr Ebenezer Krakani, with the school accusing him of sexually assaulting her while at the school.

According to the old student of Mawuko Girls, she was subjected to sexual assault by a teacher, which was a traumatic experience that she has been carrying with her for years.

Speaking in the viral self-recorded video, the lady narrated, “Mr Kakrani, if you are listening to this, I don’t want you to die, I want you to suffer, I want you to be very miserable, I want you to feel every pain, I want you to be paralysed for the rest of your life”.

I finished high school at the age of 17, so I was not even 18 at any point in the story. Mr Krakani was the head teacher who did not live on campus”.

According to the old student, any time school is on vacation, his male friends from other schools ask her about Mr Kakrani and caution her about him; however, she defended him as being a good man until he sexually assaulted her.

She added, “I saw Mr Kakrani on campus and he told me that my dad wants to speak to me. I had no idea that my dad made those plans. We had spoken about it, but we haven’t really finalised the plans, so I followed Mr Kakrani to his office to speak with my dad. After speaking with my dad, he told me my sister will be picking me up after my last paper.

Mr Kakrani started engaging me in a conversation, and was like, ‘Why don’t I stay with my aunty so he can show me around?. From nowhere, Mr Kakrani started walking towards me. I was seated on one of the tables, and I wanted to get up and leave, so I was confused. She was asking me to stay in Ho so he could show me around, but was approaching me from nowhere, his mouth was all over me, I will not call it kissing. Those who know him know he has a very big mouth. His mouth was all over me, the only thing I could do is to fold, and press my lips”.

She continued her narration, “I broke into tears, and he was saying, ‘Why was I crying, I am not a baby anymore’ while he was saying that, he dipped his hand in my pants. I was in a sports jersey”.  

“I bet on it that I was not the only one he ever did that thing to, because if he was bold enough to do such things to me, he probably did it to other girls. When he went to close the window for some privacy, I ran away”.

Her video comes at a time when multiple sexual allegations have been levelled against some teachers in Ghana’s Senior High Schools.

In related news, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted yet another teacher for alleged sexual misconduct at the Okadjakrom Senior High Technical School in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region.

Mr Mfo Richard Tibetor has been interdicted by the GES for alleged sexual misconduct involving a female student.

Also, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has removed Charles Akwasi Aidoo, Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, after a viral video showed him in a compromised position with a female student.

Furthermore, Godwin Adigbli, a 45-year-old French teacher at the Labone Senior High School, is facing charges of indecent assault.

The Labone French teacher has been accused of allegedly molesting a female student of the school.

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“There will be a coup if I fail; all surviving ex-presidents will be killed” – What Mahama told Domelevo

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“There will be a coup if I fail; all surviving ex-presidents will be killed” – What Mahama told Domelevo

Daniel Domelevo, the former Auditor-General, has recounted a conversation he had with President John Dramani Mahama over his fears of being overthrown if he fails to deliver in government.

The former Auditor-General revealed that Mahama told him there could be a coup if he failed, with all surviving ex-presidents facing the firing squad.

According to Daniel Domelevo, President Mahama’s fears stem from the Burkina Faso leader, Ibrahim Traoré, receiving loud cheers during Mahama’s own inauguration on January 7, 2025.

Domelevo revealed that Mahama added that Jerry Rawlings and Evans Atta Mills are fortunate to be dead, but the living former presidents would not go scot-free.

He also noted that Ghanaians want leadership and not just democracy, citing reactions to Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré’s attendance at his inauguration.

Domelevo revealed he told Mahama that no nation is immune to a coup, but it depends on how the system is run.

Speaking on the recent interview on Nhyira FM, Daniel Domelevo stated, “Do you know what he told me? He said that ‘his research has shown that if he fails, there would be a coup in Ghana.’ These were the words from his mouth. He said there would be a coup soon if he fails because he has realised that Ghanaians like the military approach; they want to see things happening at a faster pace,” he said.

“He added that ‘if that coup happens, all the former presidents would be taken to the firing squad and shot one by one.’ He said this and added, ‘Rawlings and Atta Mills are fortunate because they are dead, but those of them alive would not go scot-free’,” he added.

Domelevo added, “He said if he fails to deliver good governance, he knows there could be a coup in Ghana, and that he and other former presidents might be targeted. He emphasised that this is his biggest fear”.

“President Mahama told me in a private meeting that he was deeply concerned after witnessing how Ghanaians celebrated Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traoré, during his visit to Ghana. Ghanaians are demanding leadership more than just democracy,” Mr Domelevo emphasised.

He indicated, “I told President Mahama, and I will say it again, that no nation is immune to a coup, but it depends on how the system is run. We need strong institutions to be able to fight corruption. The institutions are there, just empower them”.

“I told the president that Ghanaians are looking for leadership and not democracy. And so he should be careful that he does not give us democracy.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have reacted to Daniel Yao Domelevo’s revelations, saying, “It’s good John Mahama has been reading my messages. If ORAL fails, I’ve promised the coup in Ghana and no one will stop it”.

Another netizen added, “Domelevo, those conversations were to you and your ears. You needn’t bring that part into the public domain. Sometimes, take into consideration the emotions of the bereaved families. This is wrong”.

“I always said this. @JDMahama has tamed down the anger of Ghanaians in the meantime. We lost hope after Akuffo-Addo failed. If not for the Mahama government, Ghana go get coup. I am saying this based on the youth uprising from the frequent demonstrations. It was really getting there”, another netizen wrote.

An X user added, “In this state of governance, I don’t think it’s appropriate to share such crucial information with the public. It must be deleted as soon as possible. We need peace in this country”.

One more X user added, “This goes to tell u how best these leaders know our plights, but kudos to Prez., Mahama. He’s indeed bought some time for Ghana. People r really tired of their governments, hence the widespread uprisings in the world. Only the elites r having things easy and SM is exposing that”.

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“A day would come when the youth would wield guns and storm Burma Camp” – Security analyst warns

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“A day would come when the youth would wield guns and storm Burma Camp” – Security analyst warns

Asiedu Tetteh, a Security analyst, has warned that a day would come when the youth would wield guns and storm Burma Camp.

According to the Security analyst, the riot which occurred outside the Hwidiem Police Station following the arrest of two individuals by NAIMOS is not surprising.

He highlighted that for over 600-strong angry mob that stormed the police station was something that was bound to happen.

Speaking on the issue, the Security analyst detailed, “What happened at the Hwidiem Police Station was not surprising. We all saw it coming. We allowed it to happen. Any security analyst worth his salt knew this day would come. Analysts knew a day would come when the youth of Ghana would face off with the military, and police stations would be set ablaze.

We knew a day would come when the youth would gather the boldness, wield guns, and storm the Burma Camp to attack the facility. This is because the government has refused to act”.

“If care is not taken, we will reach the point where we will witness gun and shooting exchanges between our security services and the youth. The security gaps we will witness will be worse”, he added.

Asiedu Tetteh blamed Ghanaians for failing to prioritise security issues and warned that the nation must prepare for worse scenarios.

His comments come on the back of a mob numbering about 600, allegedly incited by the MP besieging the Hwidien Police Station, demanding the release of the miners and seized vehicles.

Meanwhile, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to take over the probe involving the attempted mob attack on the Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and his team.

According to the Police statement, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament for the Asutifi North Constituency, has been invited to assist with the probe.

In a statement issued by the police read, “The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, who is alleged to have incited the mob and obstructed the NAIMOS team, has been invited to assist the ongoing investigation into the incident.

Preliminary investigation has established that on Saturday, 1st November 2025, the NAIMOS Director and his team intercepted illegal miners operating near Bronikrom in the Ahafo Region and arrested some suspects. Exhibits retrieved from them include a side-hang bag containing one (1) Smith & Wesson pistol, two (2) pistol magazines, twenty-one (21) rounds of 9mm ammunition, an unregistered Range Rover vehicle, an unregistered Toyota RAV4 vehicle and several mobile phones.

While the team were preparing to hand over the suspects to the Hwidiem Police Station, the MP reportedly arrived with a group of men and demanded their release. When his demand was refused, the group forcibly removed the suspects’ handcuffs and chased the NAIMOS team from the scene.

A mob numbering about 600, allegedly incited by the MP, later besieged the Hwidien Police Station, demanding the release of the miners and seized vehicles. The crowd vandalised the Director’s vehicle, damaged parts of the police station, and threatened to set it ablaze. Reinforcement teams from the Ahafo Regional Command were deployed to restore order and prevent further destruction”.

AG drops charges against Akonta Mining Manager, after agreeing to ‘spill the beans’ against Wontumi

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AG drops charges against Akonta Mining Manager, after agreeing to ‘spill the beans’ against Wontumi

The Office of the Attorney-General (AG) has dropped all charges against the Manager of Akonta Mining Company Limited, Mr Edward Akuoko.

The Attorney-General’s move comes after the Akonta Mining General Manager agreed to testify for the state in Wontumi’s Tano Nimire Forest galamsey trial.

In court, the Office of the Attorney-General filed a formal notice at the Accra High Court (Criminal Division) on Monday to drop the charges in accordance with Section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30).

The formal notice was signed by  Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem Sai.

The notice added that Edward Akuoko had been discharged from prosecution in connection with all charges brought against him.

The Manager of Akonta Mining Company Limited was facing charges alongside four: Chairman Wontumi; Operations Manager of Akonta Mining, Kwadwo Owusu Bempah; and a co-director of the company, Kwame Antwi, who, along with Bempah, is currently said to be at large.

In court last week, the Accra High Court withdrew it earlier bench warrant issued for the arrest of Wontumi.

The High Court decision comes after Wontumi showed up to court shortly after the bench warrant was issued for his arrest for not showing up to court.

The Court issued the warrant around 9:40 a.m. Wontumi and his legal team arrived after 10 a.m. and pleaded with the court for its withdrawal, which was rescinded at 11:39 a.m.

In court, Andy Appiah-Kubi, the counsel for embattled Wontumi, explained that he had informed his client to appear at 10 a.m. with the impression that proceedings were scheduled for a case management conference.

The Judge on the case cautioned Chairman Wontumi to be punctual in future appearances before rescinding the arrest order.

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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Ato Forson and Jinapor, Mahama’s preferred presidential ticket – Adom-Otchere claims

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Ato Forson and Jinapor, Mahama’s preferred presidential ticket – Adom-Otchere claims

Paul Adom-Otchere, a Ghanaian broadcaster and the host of Good Evening Ghana, has claimed that President John Mahama has identified Ato Forson and John Jinapor as his preferred NDC candidates for the 2028 elections.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meanwhile, Ato Ahwoi, a founding member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), had earlier fired shots at Paul Adom-Otchere over his remarks concerning the NDC’s flagbearership race.

The NDC founding member highlighted that President Mahama has barely done nine months out of his four years.

According to Ato Ahwoi, Paul Adom-Otchere must keep quiet and shut his mouth and allow Mahama to serve.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana show on Friday, October 3, 2025, Ato Ahwoi, calling in the show, stated, “Mahama has done only nine months of the four years, and I don’t understand why we are going through this thing of trying to select a flagbearer now. It is not yet time.

President Mahama has done only nine months, and we have three and a half more years to go. So, people should just keep quiet and let him do his governance.

Paul Adom-Otchere, please keep quiet and shut your mouth and let Mahama serve his term. You never did what you are doing today when Akufo-Addo was in power,” he fumed.

Ato Ahwoi added, “I would like him [Paul] to concentrate on his NPP things, while we also concentrate on our NDC things. The NDC is very clear. It says that it will select a flagbearer at least within one year of the election, so it means we can choose to select our flagbearer sometime in 2028 or 2027”.

“All these things that are going on, causing confusion between Asiedu Nketiah and Julius Debrah, and everybody is a typical trademark of Paul Adom-Otchere and I don’t think we should give him the chance to do what he’s doing on the TV. We have our party, and we are running our party, and we know when we are going to elect our flagbearer”, he added.

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GRA Boss, top officials summoned by OSP over SML

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GRA Boss, top officials summoned by OSP over SML

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has summoned Anthony Sarpong, the General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Celestine Annan, the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Finance, and Kenneth Agyei-Duah, the Commissioner-General.

The three top officials are expected to appear before investigators in connection with ongoing probes into the GRA–Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract.

According to reports, the three GRA officials allegedly instructed the Acting Head of Legal to issue a letter to lawyers for SML in mid-October.

The OSP noted that this is the second time the Commissioner-General and the Assistant Commissioner for Finance have been invited.

Reports suggest that their earlier statements contradict the contents of the letter they are alleged to have approved.

This summons comes following the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announcement of the arrest of Freeman Sarbah, the Acting Head of Legal Affairs at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

Freeman Sarbah has been arrested over his alleged involvement in corruption and obstruction of justice related to the controversial GRA–Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract.

In a post on a social media page on X, the OSP wrote, “The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has arrested the Acting Head of Legal at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Freeman Sarbah.

Mr Sarbah is under investigation for suspected corruption and corruption-related offenses, as well as obstruction of justice, in respect of the GRA–Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract”.

Meanwhile, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has revealed his outfit seeks to recover ₵125 million from the controversial revenue assurance contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and SML (Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited).

SML, which was contracted to perform the dubious auditing and revenue assurance services, is not licensed to perform the services, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ghana. The company had no prior experience and lacked the capacity to perform the contracts, for which reason the PPA denied the approval on three separate occasions, but the GRA pushed through”.

In a detailed press briefing, Kissi Agyebeng revealed that the SML (Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited), which aimed to provide revenue assurance services in the petroleum, mining, and liquid bulk distribution (LBD) sectors, lacked a legitimate operational requirement.

According to Kissi Agyabeng, both Ofori-Atta and SML management were criminally minded in their operations.

He emphasized that the OSPs’ investigation established that the SML contract was not grounded in any genuine operational need, adding that the payment made to SML was a misuse of public funds.

Kissi Agyabeng, addressing a press conference on Thursday, October 30, revealed that the Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) lacked both the tools and technical competence to execute the audit and revenue assurance services that it was contracted to perform for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

He highlighted that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) uncovered glaring statutory breaches, conflicts of interest, and unjustified payments.

Also, Kissi Agyebeng has announced that he will press charges against several individuals implicated in the controversial SML revenue assurance contracts.

The Special Prosecutor named, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, former Commissioner-Generals of the GRA — Rev Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah and Emmanuel Kofi Nti, also GRA officials, Isaac Crentsil, and Kwadwo Damoa. A former member of the Finance Ministry, Ernest Akore, is expected to be charged before the end of November 2025.

Furthermore, President John Dramani Mahama has cancelled the Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) under the Akufo-Addo administration.

On Friday, October 31, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama directed the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to terminate all existing contracts between the Government and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML).

This follows the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) concluding its probe into the dubious contracts awarded to Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML).

PAC refers Ridge, KATH and 10 others to AG for prosecution

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PAC refers Ridge, KATH and 10 others to AG for prosecution

Samuel Atta Mills, the Ranking Member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, has referred Ridge Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and 10 other public institutions to the Attorney-General for prosecution.

The 12 public institutions have been referred to the Attorney-General over their failure to recover funds that were wrongfully paid.

According to Samuel Atta Mills, his decision follows persistent non-compliance by the affected institutions.

Speaking during the Committee’s sitting on Monday, November 3, 2025, the Ranking Member, Samuel Atta Mills, stated, “Those who hadn’t completed their assignments within 30 days—do they come back to you to explain why they haven’t done it? I would recommend that those who haven’t complied within the period be referred to the Attorney-General for prosecution”.

“Komfo Anokye, for instance, has an unearned salary of GH¢3 million that remains unrecovered. The Regional Health Directorate of Agona East has not responded regarding Tier Two contributions, and Amansie South is also among those being referred,” he added.

In related news, Samuel Atta-Mills has tackled the management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for exceeding its budget by over GHC180 million.

According to Samuel Atta-Mills, it is mindboggling that the ECG spend all these, and still wants to increase the tariffs of Ghanaians.

Speaking during a PAC meeting on Tuesday, October 28, ranking member Samuel Atta-Mills stated, “It is extremely worrying. Before I refer you to the Attorney General for prosecution, let me go through some of these items. There are thirteen items in your budget that you exceeded, without approval from the board.

This happened in 2023. It is the way you guys spend money at ECG”, he added.

The list of ECGs’ approved budgetary allocations against unapproved expenditures for the year 2023 is as follows;

Foreign Training-GH¢31 Million —GH¢91 Million

Cleaning Expenses-GH¢2.8 Million—GH¢10.4 Million

Honorarium Expenses-GH¢3.8 Million—GH¢4.6 Million

Hotel Expenses-GH¢9.3 Million—GH¢12.2 Million

Staff Fuel-GH¢2.8 Million—GH¢7.9 Million

Communication Expenses-GH¢4.2 Million—GH¢7.9 Million

Consultancy Expenses-GH¢40 Million—GH¢58.6 Million

Industrial Relations-GH¢2 Million—GH¢13 Million

Stakeholder Expenses-GH¢3.1 Million—GH¢49 Million

Publicity Expenses-GH¢5.7 Million—GH¢21.8 Million

Professional Fees and Subscriptions-GH¢731k—GH¢1.5 Million

Overseas Travel Expenses-GH¢14 Million—GH¢29.8 Million

Call Centre Expenses-GH¢23.5 Million—GH¢29.3Million

“All these you did on your own without even board approval. Stakeholders’ expenses: your budget was 3.1 million, and you spent 49 million. And you want to increase our tariffs. Budget approval was for 144 million, and you spent 333 million, which is an excess of 189.2 million”.

He further recommended that the managers involved face the Attorney General for prosecution due to the financial indiscipline.

“This shows financial indiscipline. Those managers who were involved, I’m recommending that they need to face the Attorney General for prosecution,” he added.

“Ato Forson, Mahama’s anointed choice to succeed him” – Adom-Otchere

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“Ato Forson, Mahama’s anointed choice to succeed him” – Adom-Otchere

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 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.

In related news, Prophet Telvin Sowah, a Ghanaian man of God, has boldly prophesied that the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, will become Ghana’s president in 2028.

According to Prophet Telvin Sowah, Asiedu Nketia will become Ghana’s president in 2028 and will serve for two terms.

He emphasised that the New Patriotic Party in 2028 will garner 44.78 per cent in the election, with the NDC winning by 53 per cent.

Speaking in an interview on Accra FM, shared on TikTok, Prophet Telvin Sowah stated, “NPP results 2028, 44.78 per cent, NDC presidential results are 53 per cent. Asiedu Nketia will be the president of Ghana in 2028, and he will serve for 8 years”.

Prophet Telvin Sowah further added that Nana Kwame Bediako of the New Force will one day become Ghana’s president, adding that Kennedy Agyapong and Alan Kyeremanten will also team up.

He added, “Nana Kwame Bediako will become the president of Ghana; it is merged in time, Kennedy Agyapong will team up with Alan Kyeremanten to shake the NPP for 2032 and in that condition, they will still lose the elections”.

Meanwhile, Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has told party members to kill the conversation surrounding who succeeds President John Mahama.

According to Mustapha Gbande, he is determined that President Mahama must succeed.

He emphasised that if the National Democratic Congress fail Ghanaians, they can bring Jesus Christ as a presidential candidate, they will still go to the opposition.

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“I did not order the release of any suspects” – Collins Dauda breaks silence on NAIMOS attack

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“I did not order the release of any suspects” – Collins Dauda breaks silence on NAIMOS attack

Collins Dauda, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi South, has broken his silence on the confrontation between some residents of his constituency and members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force.

According to Collins Dauda, he never ordered the release of any suspects arrested by the NAIMOS task force.

Speaking on Asempa FM on Monday, November 3, 2025, Collins Dauda explained, “I left Ghana to attend meetings for the Pan-African Parliament in South Africa. I received several calls from people in my constituency about the presence of some military men conducting operations.

“I asked the assemblyman to visit the site so I can speak with the leader of the team [soldiers] to give me a briefing. When the assemblyman arrived, the leader of the team [soldiers] refused to speak with me,” he narrated.

He added, “In the same moment, the Asutifi North MP [Ebenezer Addo] called me that he was coming to my constituency to attend a funeral, and so I called him, considering his higher position to visit the site so I can speak with the commander of the team and maybe the commander will not refuse to talk to me since he is an MP.”

He continued, “He had no plans of coming there but went there because of my request and demand for briefings… When he [Addo] got there, the commander agreed to speak with me. The commander said that some people were illegally mining in the area, and they had demolished the shelters. I did not say anything to him, the call dropped in the process, and I did not call him back.”

“I later heard that some angry youths had attacked the team at the police station… No. I never ordered the release of any suspects. I wasn’t even aware of any thugs going to the site. Why would I organise thugs and direct an MP to lead the thugs to go and attack them?” he said.

His comments follow reports of  the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS )’s crackdown on illegal mining in the Ahafo Region turned violent when officials narrowly escaped death in a mob attack.

NAIMOS officials were attacked by an angry mob in Hwediem in the Ahafo Region.

In a viral video on social media, armed police officers were spotted mounting a guard to protect the military officers amid the huge and agitated crowd.

Five of the officers were escorted into a packed 4×4 vehicle, which had reportedly been vandalised by the angry galamseyers.

The information gathered suggests the mob attack followed the soldiers’ discovery of an illegal mining site at Bronikrom near Hwidiem, where they stormed the location, arresting the site owner, confiscating two vehicles, mobile phones and two pistols and setting fire to some wooden structures and mining equipment belonging to the owner.

NAIMOS’s raid reportedly provoked some residents numbering over 600 who stormed the Hwidiem Police Station, where the soldiers had gone to lodge an official complaint.

The crowd demanded the instant release of the two seized vehicles and insisted that the police hand over the soldiers for discipline.

Joy News, Journalist Erastus Asare Donkor has revealed that Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, was at the scene with several thugs.

According to the MP for Asutifi North, he was directed by Hon Collins Dauda, the MP for the area, who demanded that the Director release the arrested galamsey kingpins, including a Burkinabe.

Meanwhile, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to take over the probe involving the attempted mob attack on the Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and his team.

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“There could be a coup; Ex-Presidents could face firing squad if I fail” – Listen to what Mahama told Domelevo

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“There could be a coup; Ex-Presidents could face firing squad if I fail” – Listen to what Mahama told Domelevo

Daniel Domelevo, the former Auditor-General, has said President John Dramani Mahama fears being overthrown if he fails to deliver in government.

Domelevo revealed that Mahama added that Jerry Rawlings and Evans Atta Mills are fortunate to be dead, but the living former presidents would not go scot-free.

He also noted that Ghanaians want leadership and not just democracy, citing reactions to Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré’s attendance at his inauguration.

According to Daniel Domelevo, President Mahama’s fears stem from the Burkina Faso leader, Ibrahim Traoré, receiving loud cheers during Mahama’s own inauguration on January 7, 2025.

Domelevo revealed he told Mahama that no nation is immune to a coup, but it depends on how the system is run.

Speaking on the recent interview on Nhyira FM, Daniel Domelevo stated, “Do you know what he told me? He said that ‘his research has shown that if he fails, there would be a coup in Ghana.’ These were the words from his mouth. He said there would be a coup soon if he fails because he has realised that Ghanaians like the military approach; they want to see things happening at a faster pace,” he said.

“He added that ‘if that coup happens, all the former presidents would be taken to the firing squad and shot one by one.’ He said this and added, ‘Rawlings and Atta Mills are fortunate because they are dead, but those of them alive would not go scot-free’,” he added.

Domelevo added, “He said if he fails to deliver good governance, he knows there could be a coup in Ghana, and that he and other former presidents might be targeted. He emphasised that this is his biggest fear”.

“President Mahama told me in a private meeting that he was deeply concerned after witnessing how Ghanaians celebrated Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traoré, during his visit to Ghana. Ghanaians are demanding leadership more than just democracy,” Mr Domelevo emphasised.

He indicated, “I told President Mahama, and I will say it again, that no nation is immune to a coup, but it depends on how the system is run. We need strong institutions to be able to fight corruption. The institutions are there, just empower them”.

“I told the president that Ghanaians are looking for leadership and not democracy. And so he should be careful that he does not give us democracy.

Also, Daniel Domelevo has called for internal auditors and directors to be prosecuted where corruption is identified.

According to Domelevo, the fight against corruption will yield results when it is extended to auditors, directors, and heads of institutions who preside over corrupt practices.

Speaking on Ghana’s corruption fight, Daniel Domelevo stated, “Internal auditors, directors, and heads of institutions where corruption is identified must also be prosecuted”

“[President] Mahama can eliminate corruption by strengthening Article 286(4) of the Constitution and ensuring that provisions on reverse burden and unexplained wealth are actively enforced,” Mr Domelevo explained.

He added, “Corruption cases are likely to worsen in the next five years if we fail to enforce existing laws,” said Mr Domelevo

“Fast-tracking corruption cases to a maximum of three months can serve as a strong deterrent to other public officials,” he said.

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BoG to release another $1bn into Foreign Exchange Market in November

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BoG to release another $1bn into Foreign Exchange Market in November

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is expected to release $1 billion into the market in November under the central bank foreign exchange (FX) intermediation under its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.

According to reports, the initiative will see the Central Bank auction about $300 million twice a week in November to licensed commercial banks.

This was made known in a notice circulated to dealers and traders of participating commercial banks.

The Central Bank added that subsequent monthly volumes will be determined based on prevailing market conditions.

In October, BoG sold up to  $1.15 billion to the market under its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.

Speaking at a meeting with heads of commercial banks in Accra, the Governor of the BoG, Dr Johnson Asiama, stated, “Beginning October 2025, the Bank of Ghana will commence foreign exchange (FX) intermediation under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, with plans to sell up to US$1.15 billion for the month.

These sales will be conducted on a spot basis through twice-weekly, price-competitive auctions open to all licensed banks,” he said.

The move is to deepen the interbank FX market, improve price discovery, and stabilise the cedi.

The Domestic Gold Purchase Programme is part of the BoG’s broader strategy to reduce reliance on foreign currency and support long-term exchange rate stability.

Meanwhile, Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has revealed that the Central Bank occasionally intervene to stabilise the cedi for periods of exceptional market pressure.

The BoG Governor refuted claims that the Central Bank is overstepping its bounds in managing the foreign exchange market.

According to the BoG Governor, the Central Bank’s actions fall within a flexible exchange rate framework aimed only at curbing excessive volatility.

Speaking at the IMF–World Bank Governor Talk Series in Washington, D.C., Dr Asiama explained, “The framework that we have is a flexible exchange rate management framework. Essentially, what we do is smooth excessive volatilities. Yes, there were allegations about whether we were intervening in the market, but that was not exactly the case”

Dr Asiama highlighted that in the second and third quarters of 2025, Ghana undertook several “lumpy” foreign payments, including billions of U.S. dollars to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and domestic bondholders, adding that at the same time, remittance inflows weakened, draining liquidity from the interbank foreign exchange market.

He added, “In the mix of that, the central bank had to step in. The interbank FX market had dried up, so the central bank had to provide that support”.

“We do not over-support the market at all. What we seek to do is limit volatility to ensure smooth dynamics in the market, and that is the framework we will maintain going forward,” he affirmed.

Also, Dr Johnson Asiama says Ghana’s economy has made a firm recovery after years of instability.

He described Ghana’s economy as being “back on track” following months of policy discipline.

Dr Asiama stated, “We came to meet a challenged economy in the sense that, remember, we had a domestic debt issue in 2022, fiscal policy was highly expansionary. It led to our exiting the international financial market. There was a resort to domestic financing.

“We remember all the sovereign downgrades we had to suffer. We came into office with a lot of liquidity, high inflation, [and an exchange rate that was depreciating widely,” he said.

“And I remember when we came in, there were talks about whether we should cancel the programme altogether, there were doubts as to whether we would be able to carry on the programme.

“But I am happy to say that eight months down the road, we have turned the corner. Ghana is back,” Dr Asiama declared.

The Governor added, “Growth has rebounded, inflation has cooled, and Ghana is now outperforming expectations under the IMF programme. Inflation, which stood at 23.5 per cent in January 2025, has since dropped to 9.4 per cent in September — the first single-digit rate in four years, beating the government’s 11.9 per cent target.”

GRA’s acting Head of Legal picked up by OSP

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GRA’s acting Head of Legal picked up by OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced the arrest of Freeman Sarbah, the Acting Head of Legal Affairs at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

Freeman Sarbah has been arrested over his alleged involvement in corruption and obstruction of justice related to the controversial GRA–Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract.

In a post on a social media page on X, the OSP wrote, “The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has arrested the Acting Head of Legal at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Freeman Sarbah.

Mr Sarbah is under investigation for suspected corruption and corruption-related offenses, as well as obstruction of justice, in respect of the GRA–Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract”.

Meanwhile, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has revealed his outfit seeks to recover ₵125 million from the controversial revenue assurance contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and SML (Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited).

SML, which was contracted to perform the dubious auditing and revenue assurance services, is not licensed to perform the services, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ghana. The company had no prior experience and lacked the capacity to perform the contracts, for which reason the PPA denied the approval on three separate occasions, but the GRA pushed through”.

In a detailed press briefing, Kissi Agyebeng revealed that the SML (Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited), which aimed to provide revenue assurance services in the petroleum, mining, and liquid bulk distribution (LBD) sectors, lacked a legitimate operational requirement.

According to Kissi Agyabeng, both Ofori-Atta and SML management were criminally minded in their operations.

He emphasized that the OSPs’ investigation established that the SML contract was not grounded in any genuine operational need, adding that the payment made to SML was a misuse of public funds.

Kissi Agyabeng, addressing a press conference on Thursday, October 30, revealed that the Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) lacked both the tools and technical competence to execute the audit and revenue assurance services that it was contracted to perform for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

He highlighted that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) uncovered glaring statutory breaches, conflicts of interest, and unjustified payments.

Also, Kissi Agyebeng has announced that he will press charges against several individuals implicated in the controversial SML revenue assurance contracts.

The Special Prosecutor named, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, former Commissioner-Generals of the GRA — Rev Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah and Emmanuel Kofi Nti, also GRA officials, Isaac Crentsil, and Kwadwo Damoa. A former member of the Finance Ministry, Ernest Akore, is expected to be charged before the end of November 2025.

Furthermore, President John Dramani Mahama has cancelled the Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) under the Akufo-Addo administration.

On Friday, October 31, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama directed the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to terminate all existing contracts between the Government and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML).

This follows the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) concluding its probe into the dubious contracts awarded to Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML).

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God mercy saved me – NAIMOS director after Ahafo Hwidiem mob attack

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God mercy saved me – NAIMOS director after Ahafo Hwidiem mob attack

Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the Spokesperson and Media Relations Officer of the Lands Ministry, has shared details of what the Director of Operations of NAIMOS, Colonel Dominic Buah, told him after the mob attack.

According to Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the NAIMOS director, told him the attack was bloody, and he only survived due to God’s mercy, which saved him from the mob attack.

Speaking in an interview on TV3, he stated, “When the incident happened yesterday, having spoken to the director of operations of NAIMOS, he indicated to me that he survived clearly by the mercy of God because if you look at the intensity of the anger and how they were very much charged, he and the rest of the team would have lost their lives.

“… you should have heard him or the rest of the team narrate the incident. It was bloody, and it could have been a different story altogether”.

Also, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to take over the probe involving the attempted mob attack on the Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and his team.

According to the Police statement, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament for the Asutifi North Constituency, has been invited to assist with the probe.

In a statement issued by the police read, “The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, who is alleged to have incited the mob and obstructed the NAIMOS team, has been invited to assist the ongoing investigation into the incident.

Preliminary investigation has established that on Saturday, 1st November 2025, the NAIMOS Director and his team intercepted illegal miners operating near Bronikrom in the Ahafo Region and arrested some suspects. Exhibits retrieved from them include a side-hang bag containing one (1) Smith & Wesson pistol, two (2) pistol magazines, twenty-one (21) rounds of 9mm ammunition, an unregistered Range Rover vehicle, an unregistered Toyota RAV4 vehicle and several mobile phones.

While the team were preparing to hand over the suspects to the Hwidiem Police Station, the MP reportedly arrived with a group of men and demanded their release. When his demand was refused, the group forcibly removed the suspects’ handcuffs and chased the NAIMOS team from the scene.

A mob numbering about 600, allegedly incited by the MP, later besieged the Hwidien Police Station, demanding the release of the miners and seized vehicles. The crowd vandalised the Director’s vehicle, damaged parts of the police station, and threatened to set it ablaze. Reinforcement teams from the Ahafo Regional Command were deployed to restore order and prevent further destruction”.

The statement added, “Calm was eventually restored through the joint efforts of the police, the military, and the Zongo Chief of Hwidiem, who helped mediate the situation and facilitate the safe evacuation of the NAIMOS team. The Chief’s vehicle was damaged during the process, but no injuries were reported.

Meanwhile, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, has broken his silence regarding the confrontation between some residents of his constituency and members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force.

Kwaku Addo revealed he has been compelled to respond to the misunderstanding of his involvement in the confrontation.

According to him, under no circumstances will he incite the youth against security officers and any government-planned agenda.

“I wish to state that under no circumstances will I incite the youth against security officers and any government-planned agenda.

As a responsible lawmaker, I offered my support to ensure there is calmness in the area and will always work together with every security agency to maintain law and order”, he added.

“Under no circumstances did I incite the youth against NAIMOS” – Asutifi North MP

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“Under no circumstances did I incite the youth against NAIMOS” – Asutifi North MP

Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, has broken his silence regarding the confrontation between some residents of his constituency and members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force.

According to Kwaku Addo, he has been compelled to respond to the misunderstanding of his involvement in the confrontation.

In a statement issued on November 3, 2025, Mr Addo narrated, “On 1st  November 2025, while en route to a funeral at Acherensua in the Asutifi South Constituency, I inquired from Hon. Collins Dauda, the MP for the Asutifi South Constituency, whether he was available so we could move together.

Hon. Dauda indicated that he is currently not in the country, so I could represent him upon reaching Hwidiem. I realised there was tension in town, so I inquired and was told there was a Military operation going on at a gold extraction site. 1 quickly called back Hon. Dauda to inform him of the development.

He asked me to go to the site to enable him to speak with the Team to ascertain what was going on because one of the assembly members whom he sent wasn’t spoken to by the Military team”.

His statement added, “Upon reaching the site with my constituency Vice Chairman and driver, I introduced myself to the leader and asked that he speak to the person on the phone. Having arrived at the place, I saw some youths at the site, while others gradually massed up.

The only advice I could give was for us to move to the police station to officially make a statement and subsequently hand over items and suspects to the police to calm tensions.

Upon reaching the police station, it was seen that the major road had been blocked, preventing vehicular movement”.

The MP’s statement added, “Together with the Military, the Regional Police Crime Officer, NIB operatives, and the Kenyasi Police Commander, we all remained in the police charge office while statements were being taken.

I went further to call in the Zongo Chief of Hwidiem to assist us in calming the situation, and he came.

Having finalised the handing over of items to the Regional Crime Officer, the Zongo Chief volunteered to pick up the Military officers in his Toyota Sequoia vehicle because the pick up of the military had been tampered with

The Toyota vehicle of the Zongo Chief had its glass smashed at the back, and by then, I had left to attend other funerals in Ntotroso. Gyedu and Wamahinso”.

According to him, under no circumstances will he incite the youth against security officers and any government-planned agenda.

“I wish to state that under no circumstances will I incite the youth against security officers and any government-planned agenda.

As a responsible lawmaker, I offered my support to ensure there is calmness in the area and will always work together with every security agency to maintain law and order”, he added.

Meanwhile, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to take over the probe involving the attempted mob attack on the Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and his team.

According to the Police statement, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament for the Asutifi North Constituency, has been invited to assist with the probe.

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NDC MP fingered in lead mob attack on NAIMOS invited, as CID takes over probe

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NDC MP fingered in lead mob attack on NAIMOS invited, as CID takes over probe

Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to take over the probe involving the attempted mob attack on the Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and his team.

According to the Police statement, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament for the Asutifi North Constituency, has been invited to assist with the probe.

In a statement issued by the police read, “The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, who is alleged to have incited the mob and obstructed the NAIMOS team, has been invited to assist the ongoing investigation into the incident.

Preliminary investigation has established that on Saturday, 1st November 2025, the NAIMOS Director and his team intercepted illegal miners operating near Bronikrom in the Ahafo Region and arrested some suspects. Exhibits retrieved from them include a side-hang bag containing one (1) Smith & Wesson pistol, two (2) pistol magazines, twenty-one (21) rounds of 9mm ammunition, an unregistered Range Rover vehicle, an unregistered Toyota RAV4 vehicle and several mobile phones.

While the team were preparing to hand over the suspects to the Hwidiem Police Station, the MP reportedly arrived with a group of men and demanded their release. When his demand was refused, the group forcibly removed the suspects’ handcuffs and chased the NAIMOS team from the scene.

A mob numbering about 600, allegedly incited by the MP, later besieged the Hwidien Police Station, demanding the release of the miners and seized vehicles. The crowd vandalised the Director’s vehicle, damaged parts of the police station, and threatened to set it ablaze. Reinforcement teams from the Ahafo Regional Command were deployed to restore order and prevent further destruction”.

The statement added, “Calm was eventually restored through the joint efforts of the police, the military, and the Zongo Chief of Hwidiem, who helped mediate the situation and facilitate the safe evacuation of the NAIMOS team. The Chief’s vehicle was damaged during the process, but no injuries were reported.

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS )’s crackdown on illegal mining in the Ahafo Region turned violent when officials narrowly escaped death in a mob attack.

NAIMOS officials were attacked by an angry mob in Hwediem in the Ahafo Region.

In a viral video on social media, armed police officers were spotted mounting a guard to protect the military officers amid the huge and agitated crowd.

Five of the officers were escorted into a packed 4×4 vehicle, which had reportedly been vandalised by the angry galamseyers.

The information gathered suggests the mob attack followed the soldiers’ discovery of an illegal mining site at Bronikrom near Hwidiem, where they stormed the location, arresting the site owner, confiscating two vehicles, mobile phones and two pistols and setting fire to some wooden structures and mining equipment belonging to the owner.

NAIMOS’s raid reportedly provoked some residents numbering over 600 who stormed the Hwidiem Police Station, where the soldiers had gone to lodge an official complaint.

The crowd demanded the instant release of the two seized vehicles and insisted that the police hand over the soldiers for discipline.

Joy News, Journalist Erastus Asare Donkor has revealed that Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, was at the scene with several thugs.

According to the MP for Asutifi North, he was directed by Hon Collins Dauda, the MP for the area, who demanded that the Director release the arrested galamsey kingpins, including a Burkinabe.

The director, however, politely declined the unlawful request.

He asserted that the arrests were appropriate and that the right procedure was followed through to the Police.

After the rejection of the MP’s demand, the MP and his thugs became violent and forcefully snatched the handcuff keys from one of the soldiers.

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Manhyia defers hearing involving Lumba’s sister, invocation of the ‘Great Oath’

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Manhyia defers hearing involving Lumba’s sister, invocation of the ‘Great Oath’

The Manhyia Palace has deferred the hearing of a case involving a relative of Daddy Lumba for invoking the Great Oath of the Asantehene.

In Asante custom and tradition, cases involving the Great Oath must be resolved at the Manhyia Palace, as courts are not empowered to handle them.

The Lumna family was summoned to appear before the palace for resolution on Monday, November 3, 2025.

However, the Manhyia Palace hearing was rescheduled as a result of a pending court case awaiting a verdict.

It will be recalled that Ernestina Akosua Bimpomaa invoked the Great Oath of the Asantehene during a court hearing on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

 The sister of highlife legend Daddy Lumba invoked the Otumfuo’s Great Oath, demanding that the family head investigate the cause of the musician’s death before proceeding with his burial.

She warned that if the family fails to act, the oath will take effect against those responsible.

In a separate interview, Ernestina Fosu on Adum TV after her court appearance on 28 October 2025, vowed to block his burial until the cause of death is known.

She stated, “The funeral will not be held on 6 December. We did not file for an injunction because we are insane. We still do not know what killed my brother. We cannot allow people to rush his funeral”.

She further alleged that some members of the funeral committee are exploiting her brother’s death for financial gain.

“Some people have taken deals. They signed a contract with Flora Tissue and kept two billion for themselves; that’s why they are in such a hurry,” she alleged.

Her comments come following the  Kumasi High Court threw out an injunction application filed by the wife of the late Daddy Lumba, Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, to halt the highlife legend’s burial and funeral arrangements.

Her Ladyship Dorinda Smith Arthur presiding,  on the case ruled that, under Ghanaian customary law, the family holds the right to make decisions regarding a deceased person’s remains.

Meanwhile, the family head of the late Daddy Lumba’s family, Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu, has vented his anger at journalists, bloggers, and media personalities.

According to Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu, he is not happy as journalists, bloggers, and media personalities keep insulting him every day because of the legendary musician’s funeral.

He asserted that following the legal disputes surrounding his late brother’s funeral began he has been at the receiving end of many insults from the media.

Speaking to reporters after the Kumasi High Court dismissed an injunction of Akosua Serwaa, Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu stated, “I’m not happy at all. Some of these young media people insult me every day because of this funeral issue. I could be old enough to be their father, yet they speak with no respect. They should stop insulting an old man who is the head of a family”.

“The court has given my family and me the green light to organise the funeral, and at this point, no one can stop us. We will work together to give my brother a befitting burial,” he declared.

“Decorum and respect must guide how people report on family issues,” he added.

Kevin Okyere to be extradited to the UK to face an alleged US$94m fraud case

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Kevin Okyere to be extradited to the UK to face an alleged US$94m fraud case

Kevin Okyere, the Chief Executive Officer of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited (SEP), is reportedly set to be extradited to the UK to face an alleged US$94 million fraud case following reports of his arrest in Dubai.

According to reports, Dubai authorities are preparing to extradite Kevin Okyere to the United Kingdom after he allegedly failed to honour a court summons.

 Kevin Okyere, who holds UK citizenship, allegedly ignored multiple court orders.  

Ghana Chronicles in a post stated, “Reports suggest that Dubai authorities are preparing to extradite Kevin Okyere to the United Kingdom after he allegedly failed to honour a court summons over a US$29.3 million petrol cargo dispute involving EDURC Company DMCC. The shipment, valued at US$29,321,064.51, was reportedly discharged at Tema, Ghana.

Mr Okyere, who holds UK citizenship, allegedly ignored multiple court warnings to appear and prove his innocence by September 3, 2025, prompting the issuance of a bench warrant for his arrest”.

They further added, “There are several claims regarding the circumstances of Mr Okyere’s arrest, with some asserting he was en route to Paris, France, on an Emirates Airlines flight when Dubai police detained him upon landing for a transit stop on Friday night.

Other reports claimed that Kevin Okyere had quietly flown out of Accra the previous night to meet with a senior official from a major oil company to discuss a prospective partnership with Lukoil, as well as with officials from Ghana’s Ministry of Energy. However, what was meant to be a discreet business meeting in the Gulf rapidly escalated into a diplomatic and legal storm”.

Mr Okyere’s arrest is in connection with what is described as a “systematic and orchestrated economic crime” involving nearly US$93 million allegedly perpetrated by Springfield Exploration & Production Limited and GMP Energy Limited, both Ghanaian oil companies, along with their senior executives.

In June 2025, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police here received a petition Swiss energy trader, Petraco investigate and prosecute Mr Kevin Okyere.

According to the petition, dated 16 May 2025 and signed by Alberto G. Salsiccia, Chief Financial Officer of Petraco Oil Company SA, Springfield, GMP Energy, and their key officers, Kevin Okyere, Geena Malkani Punjabi, and Emmanuel Ansah Bernasko are conducting a sophisticated fraud scheme through “calculated deception and abuse of business relationships” in Ghana’s petroleum sector.

The petition stated that Kevin Okyere-led Springfield and GMP, together with its collaborators, committed a petroleum products fraud totalling over US$30 million, and a unitisation loan fraud amounting to at least US$63 million.

Meanwhile, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has clarified the probe into Mr Kevin Okyere.

EOCO, in its statement, clarified that the claim made by the news portal Norvanreport.com that Kevin Okyere was arrested because EOCO failed to act on a petition is false.

According to EOCO, there are two active investigations involving  Mr Kevin Okyere, the promoter of Springfield Energy.

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, EOCO, in a statement read, “The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has taken notice of a publication by online news portal “Novareport” alleging that one Kevin Okyere, CEO and promoter of Springfield Energy, has been arrested and or detained in Dubai following what the news portal claims is EOCO’s failure to act on a petition alleging defrauding by false pretense.

Contrary to the claims made by Novareport, EOCO has two active investigations involving Springfield Energy. The first is a petition against Springfield Energy, and the second is an explosive case between BOST and Springfield Energy. It is the policy directive of the leadership of EOCO that investigations must precede arrest and not the reverse”.

They added, “We wish to emphasise that the case involving BOST and Springfield is of priority to EOCO due to its immediate impact on BOST’s finances and the local economy.

Though EOCO does not comment on active investigations, it is regrettable that Novareport did not seek clarification from EOCO before running the false story.

EOCO assures the public that it is committed to investigating and prosecuting economic and organised crimes in Ghana. And we will continue to work diligently to achieve our mandate.

We urge the public to disregard the false claims made by Novareport and to note that EOCO is actively working on not one, but two investigations involving Springfield Energy”.

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“Put your money in assets; it’s better than the bank” – Cheddar advises 

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“Put your money in assets; it’s better than the bank” – Cheddar advises 

Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, a Ghanaian businessman and real estate mogul, has advised aspiring entrepreneurs to put their money in assets.

According to Cheddar, putting money in assets is sometimes better than in the bank.

Nana Kwame Bediako made this known when he was captured during a  brief street interview with The Venture Room.

Cheddar also disclosed some untapped global investment opportunities, particularly in Africa, where low-income housing, the industrial sector and real estate are goldmines.

Speaking during the interview, when asked about his line of work, he replied briefly, “Real estate.”

He described it as “a lucrative business,” but declined to disclose how much he has earned from it.

He advised, “If there is any advice I can give to people, put your money in assets. Sometimes it’s better than the bank”.

“If you want to invest in industry, I would say that Africa has the most critical minerals, petrochemicals, and all of that to invest in the industrial sector. If you want to invest in hotels, the best place is Europe because they have high tourism. If you want to invest in low-income housing, then it is Africa.”

“Everybody wants to be rich and successful, but first of all, you need to see how you can add value to people and society. By that, you’ll be significantly recognised,” he said.

In related news, renowned Ghanaian Prophet Telvin Sowah has said the leader of New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, will be the president of Ghana.

Prophet Telvin Sowah, speaking on Ghana’s political future, made this revelation but did not disclose any timeline for his prophecy.

He confidently stated that Nana Kwame Bediako will one day become Ghana’s president.

Speaking on Accra FM in a video shared on TikTok, Prophet Telvin Sowah detailed, “Nana Kwame Bediako will become the president of Ghana; it is merged in time, Kennedy Agyapong will team up with Alan Kyeremanten to shake the NPP for 2032 and in that condition, they will still lose the elections”.

In other news, Ghanaian businessmen Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan, and Richard Nii Armah-Quaye have been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC).

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.

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Prices of fuel drop, Petrol selling at GH¢11.59; diesel goes for GH¢12.47

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Prices of fuel drop, Petrol selling at GH¢11.59; diesel goes for GH¢12.47

Prices of fuel at the pumps have begun to drop following some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) commencing the reduction in fuel prices from November 1, 2025.

Following the reductions, Petrol is now selling at GH¢11.59, and diesel goes for GH¢12.47.

Star Oil, the leader of the Oil market in Ghana, is selling a litre of petrol at GH¢11.59, down from GH¢12.77. Also, Diesel has dropped from GH¢12.97 per litre on October 20 to GH¢12.47.

Zen Petroleum, another market player, on October 31 also reduced its prices — petrol now sells at GH¢11.97 per litre, while diesel goes for GH¢12.17.

The reduction comes following the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COoMAC), in its latest outlook report, projecting a significant reduction in the price of petroleum products from November 1, 2025.

COoMAC projection details, “Petrol is expected to decline by up to 5.21% per litre, bringing the pump price down to about GH¢12.92 from the previous GH¢13.93 quoted by some oil marketing companies.

Diesel could also fall between 6.03% and 8.13%, resulting in a litre being sold at around GH¢13.10, down from GH¢14.56.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is projected to decrease by up to 6.66%, which will bring the price per kilogram to about GH¢13.60”.

Reports also show it will be the first time in a long while that a petroleum product records a double-digit percentage reduction within a single month.

Some OMCs are expected to start reducing their prices as early as this weekend, November 1, 2025.

However, others may wait to sell existing stock before adjusting prices next week.

The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies added that the reason for the drop in price is driven by a drop in global crude oil prices and a strong cedi in October.

The expected drop in fuel prices will hinder the driver unions’ plans to increase transport fares.

The drop will also help keep inflation within single digits in the coming months, which will ease the prices of food, goods, and services.

Recall, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) had revealed plans to increase transport fares if fuel prices fail to remain stable.

According to the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, the rising fuel costs and the spare parts dealers’ refusal to reduce prices have forced the union to consider adjusting transport fares.

Speaking to Eyewitness News, Samuel Amoah stated, “When we were asked to reduce our transport fare by 15%, the fuel price was around 12.59p for diesel, and the petroleum too was around 11.34p”.

“After that, the expectation was that maybe the fuel price was going to remain the way it was, but then we noticed that it kept going up. At the same time, we are also complaining about the cost of spare parts and other components that we use to run our business.”

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Immigration officer shot dead, another in critical condition following an ambush

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Immigration officer shot dead, another in critical condition following an ambush

One officer of the Ghana Immigration Service has been shot dead, while another is in critical condition following an ambush on November 2, at Nagani in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region.

According to reports, the two officers were returning from night duty on a motorbike when unidentified assailants ambushed them, opening fire on them.

“The attackers laid an ambush and shot at the unsuspecting officers,” a source revealed.

Reports suggest the incident occurred between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and is believed to have been carried out by bandits operating within the Bawku area.

The attackers are said to have reportedly seized the service weapons of the officers before fleeing the scene.

The Ghana Immigration Service has not yet released an official statement following the incident.

This attack follows another some months ago, where an  Immigration Officer with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) was reportedly killed, and another injured, following an armed attack.

According to reports, the armed attack happened at the Gbintri inland checkpoint in the East Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region on Friday, October 3, 2025

Reports suggest the armed attack occurred around 1:30 a.m. when some unidentified assailants opened fire on officers stationed at the checkpoint.

The dead immigration officer has been identified as Rafiq Mohammed, an Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICOII) who died instantly from a gunshot.

Oppong Daniel, also an AICOII, and his colleague sustained serious injuries to the jaw and back.

He is currently receiving treatment at the Baptist Medical Centre in Nalerigu.

Police investigation recovered AK-47 shell casings at the scene along with a GIS service rifle.

Meanwhile, Superintendent Francis Brobbey, Gambaga Municipal Police Commander, and DIS Moro Tanko Mohammed, North Regional Intelligence Officer of the GIS, were dispatched to the Gbintri inland checkpoint.

 An investigation has begun to establish the circumstances of the attack and to track down the criminals.

Some Ghanaians have reacted to the tragic news, saying, “I said it yesterday to someone that the Sahel is booming and we don’t even have a defence minister. Either we start buying weapons to defend our border or we also get attacked in the near future”.

“Care must be taken seriously; the northern part of our country has been chaotic recently. Safety integrity at that part has been compromised, and it’s a cause to worry”, another Ghanaian added.

One more X user wrote, “Any country that becomes unstable starts from the north. We must learn from other African countries before it becomes worse. The north must be heavily guarded, or else some foreign countries will. Take advantage of the situation and make it worse. No potable.drinking water but guns”.

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Watch as VIP bus catches fire on Accra–Kumasi highway

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Watch as VIP bus catches fire on Accra–Kumasi highway

A VIP bus travelling on the Accra–Kumasi highway has caught fire, with the bus completely consumed by the fire.

According to passengers of the VIP bus, they reportedly heard a loud explosion from the rear of the vehicle.

Eyewitnesses report the smoke began billowing from the back of the bus just moments before it burst into flames.

All passengers of the VIP bus managed to escape in time, with no casualties being recorded from the incident.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have reacted to the news, saying, “Perhaps someone had a power bank stored in their luggage”.

“Chaley, God save crew oo! But e be like bus fire outbreak don turn annual festival for Ghana. Authorities for stop dey do mouth talk and check these VIP buses well!”, a netizen wrote.

Additionally, a netizen added, “VIP is becoming more and more useless every day. No maintenance. No measures”

In related fire news, the Kwapong Nursing Training College in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region has been gutted by fire.

Reports suggest that students were seen rushing to safety as part of the Nursing Training College caught fire.

The cause of the fire remains unknown.

According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), they received a distress call at 7:12 a.m., with the Kukuom fire crew arriving shortly around 7:30 a.m.

Other firefighters joined later, with the blaze brought under control by 8:45 a.m. and completely quenched at 10:26 a.m.

Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) investigations indicate that the fire began in one of the rooms on the first floor of a one-storey dormitory block before spreading.

The fire destroyed the roof, ceiling, personal belongings, books, beds, and bedding, with two fire extinguishers exploding.

Meanwhile, no casualties were recorded in the Kwapong Nursing Training College fire.

Also, China City Mall, located at Santasi and opened just six months ago and was consumed by the blaze on Thursday afternoon, with the fire quickly spreading through the mall, with thick smoke visible from a distance.

The Ghana National Fire Service worked to control the blaze, but the mall, which contained shops selling groceries, electronics, and home items, was completely lost, with millions of dollars of goods being destroyed following the devastating fire.

An eyewitness recounted, “I was returning from class when I saw smoke coming from the back of the mall. We rushed to the scene and called the firefighters, who said they were on their way”.

Regional Fire Commander ACFO Peter Tettey at the scene explained, “We can’t enter because the building may collapse soon. They were on break when the fire started. Highly combustible items and the building’s own flammable materials caused the fire to spread quickly”.

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“How can you fight Mahama and the nation?” – Eric Adjei slams NDC MP for leading mob attack on NAIMOS

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“How can you fight Mahama and the nation?” – Eric Adjei slams NDC MP for leading mob attack on NAIMOS

Eric Adjei Esq, the Chief Executive Officer for the National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP), has slammed Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament for the Asutifi North Constituency.

The NDC man quizzed the Member of Parliament for the Asutifi North on how he could fight President John Mahama and the entire nation.

Eric Adjei Esq described Ebenezer Kwaku Addo’s actions as unparliamentary and an embarrassment to everyone associated with the NDC.

In a post on social media, he wrote, “Your actions are unparliamentary, and it is a shame for you as a member of Parliament.

How can you fight against what the President and the entire nation are seeking? You have truly embarrassed everyone”.

His comments follow, reports that two sitting National Democratic Congress(NDC) Members of Parliament have been fingered in a mob attack against NAIMOS officials in the Ahafo Region.

The MPs fingered in the mob attack are Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi North, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo and Alhaji Collins Dauda, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi South.

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS )’s crackdown on illegal mining in the Ahafo Region turned violent when officials narrowly escaped death in a mob attack.

NAIMOS officials were attacked by an angry mob in Hwediem in the Ahafo Region.

In a viral video on social media, armed police officers were spotted mounting a guard to protect the military officers amid the huge and agitated crowd.

Five of the officers were escorted into a packed 4×4 vehicle, which had reportedly been vandalised by the angry galamseyers.

The information gathered suggests the mob attack followed the soldiers’ discovery of an illegal mining site at Bronikrom near Hwidiem, where they stormed the location, arresting the site owner, confiscating two vehicles, mobile phones and two pistols and setting fire to some wooden structures and mining equipment belonging to the owner.

NAIMOS’s raid reportedly provoked some residents numbering over 600 who stormed the Hwidiem Police Station, where the soldiers had gone to lodge an official complaint.

The crowd demanded the instant release of the two seized vehicles and insisted that the police hand over the soldiers for discipline.

Joy News, Journalist Erastus Asare Donkor has revealed that Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, was at the scene with several thugs.

According to the MP for Asutifi North, he was directed by Hon Collins Dauda, the MP for the area, who demanded that the Director release the arrested galamsey kingpins, including a Burkinabe.

The director, however, politely declined the unlawful request.

He asserted that the arrests were appropriate and that the right procedure was followed through to the Police.

After the rejection of the MP’s demand, the MP and his thugs became violent and forcefully snatched the handcuff keys from one of the soldiers.

He took the handcuffs off the kingpins before chasing the NAIMOS team while going to the police station.

Also, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, NAIMOS spokesperson, described the situation as extremely and profoundly disappointing.

He noted that the team was carrying out a lawful enforcement exercise.

According to Paa Kwesi Schandorf, NAIMOS Director of Operations, he narrowly escaped harm.

“It was a huge surprise that the locals became agitated, demanding the release of those arrested, and then began attacking the NAIMOS team,” Schandorf said in an interview with TV3.

“He indicated that he survived clearly by the mercy of God. If you look at how they were charged, the rest of the team could have lost their lives,” he said.

“Apparently, there are kingpins who are sponsoring this, and investigations have started. In due time, we will identify those who facilitated this risky and fatal development,” he said.

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Mahama spends GH¢20,000 monthly on each constituency to service NDC – Gbande

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Mahama spends GH¢20,000 monthly on each constituency to service NDC – Gbande

Mustapha Gbande, the presidential Staffer and Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, has said President John Mahama gives each constituency GH¢20,000 monthly to service the party.

 The NDC deputy General Secretary highlighted that the move is to reinforce the NDC’s grassroots structures and ensure that executives at all levels are resourced.

Speaking to a gathering to follow NDC members, Mustapha Gbande disclosed, “For the first time, regional secretaries and field chairmen assumed the responsibility of regional ministers. If you go to the regions, about eight or nine executives of every region have been appointed to the government.

And if you go to the constituencies, about eight to ten executives of every single constituency have been appointed into some office of government at some level,” he revealed.

Gbande added, “Today, as we speak, twenty thousand cedis go to a constituency every month to service the party. And it comes straight from the President”.

“As we speak, if you look at the form and shape of governance that has been formed, Ghana has never had the kind of government we have today. The support we got was so diverse that it didn’t just come from NDC people, so you realise that at some point he appointed some strangers into our mix,” he added.

In related news, Mustapha Gbande has told NDC members to kill the conversation surrounding who succeeds President John Mahama. 

According to Mustapha Gbande, he is determined that President Mahama must succeed.

He emphasised that if the National Democratic Congress fail Ghanaians, they can bring Jesus Christ as a presidential candidate, they will still go to the opposition.

Speaking on JoyNews’ News Desk, Gbande stated, “I am determined that President Mahama must succeed, and that is my focus in the meantime,” he stated.

“That is also the focus of the larger and majority of individuals in our party. We cannot fail the masses, we cannot fail you, we cannot fail the people of Ghana. So let us kill this conversation for now. That discussion is one for when the time is right.”

“We just came to power, and we are yet to give a full account of our one-year term,” Gbande said.

The NDC Deputy General Secretary added, “In the proper context of political transitions, there has never been a time when any government has, within nine months, been met with the kind of expectations we now face”.

“Our trump card will be our performance. If we fail, we can go and bring Jesus Christ to come and lead the party; we will still go to the opposition,” he warned.

Gbande also took a swipe at the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), saying, “The only luck we have is that the alternative is not something anyone would want to venture into. Currently, they are enemies of the state and very disorganised”.

“We are happy that these polls are coming, no two ways about it, but I am saying that this is not the time to engage in that conversation”, he added.

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Revealed – Ken Ofori-Atta snubbed Bawumia’s directive to analyse GRA-SML deal

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Revealed – Ken Ofori-Atta snubbed Bawumia’s directive to analyse GRA-SML deal

Senyo Hosi, the former CEO of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, has revealed how former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta snubbed Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s advice to analyse contracts awarded to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).

He recounted that when the contract was awarded, Dr Bawumia, the chair of the Economic Management Team (EMT), instructed that Senyo Hosi and his team analyse the contract to ensure all loopholes were addressed.

Senyo Hosi highlighted that Ofori-Atta, who did not attend the meeting due to illness, later cancelled Dr Bawumia’s directive.

Speaking on Channel One TV on November 1, 2025, Senyo Hosi detailed, “DMB had directed that we be engaged, and Ammishaddai should contract us to do the work. We were even going to deploy technology to automate the analysis so we wouldn’t need anyone to manually review the data. Then suddenly, Evans Adusei and others appeared. It started with Ken Ofori-Atta”.

Hosi added, “He was sick at the time, so he wasn’t at the EMT meeting. DMB had directed that this be done to resolve the issue immediately. Ken Ofori-Atta sent a message to my partner asking what Senyo and I wanted to do. Then, out of nowhere, there was a new directive. DMB had instructed something, and Ken Ofori-Atta cancelled it without even consulting the EMT. Now Ammishaddai is stranded”.

“Now Ammishaddai has to do the analysis. That’s when all the data came in. You remember your guy in IT, he was commissioned to analyse the situation. But no comparative analysis was done. The data wasn’t used for anything. And you didn’t need any system for it. They never used the system for the analysis. They never interpreted the existing data. Yet, the government was paying them GH¢24 million,” he explained.

Ammishaddai knows that that contract was unholy; he knows that that contract was technically loot. These people knew, but they walked around as church elders. This country, we are wicked people, this was absolutely loot.

His comments come on the back of President John Dramani Mahama’s cancellation of the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) under the Akufo-Addo administration.

On Friday, October 31, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama directed the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to terminate all existing contracts between the Government and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).

This follows the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) concluding its probe into the dubious contracts awarded to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).

Dr Callistus Mahama, in a letter, instructed the Finance Minister to take immediate steps to end all contractual arrangements involving SML, the revenue assurance company.

Manasseh Azure Awuni, reacting to the Mahama government’s termination of the SML deal, highlighted that the cancellation saves the country over $500 million.

In a post on X, he wrote, “Over $500 Million or GHS5 Billion + has been saved from the cancellation of SML’s dubious contracts. One day at a time.”

Furthermore, Manasseh Azure Awuni has said it takes extreme wickedness for the former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to sign contracts like Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML).

According to Manasseh, it takes extreme wickedness against one’s nation and its people to sign contracts like SML.

He detailed that the former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, masterminded the dubious contract.

 In a post on X, Manasseh Azure Awuni detailed, “This man masterminded a dubious contract that said that SML should have a fixed percentage of revenue from:

1. Every litre of petroleum product you buy anywhere in Ghana.

2. Every barrel of oil Ghana produces.

3. Every ounce of gold Ghana produces.

4. Additional revenue from imported goods at the ports and harbours of Ghana”.

He added, “But for our investigation that ensured that the 2023 consolidated contract did not take off, SML would have been entitled to over 500 MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS for the first five years. The contract was renewable for another five years.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, it is not for nothing that Kwesi Pratt Jnr said SML was the “mother of all scandals” in the scandal-ridden Akufo-Addo administration”, his post concluded.

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“Your demeanour at PAC not bravery; it is hypocrisy cloaked in authority” – A Plus fires Abena Osei-Asare

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“Your demeanour at PAC not bravery; it is hypocrisy cloaked in authority” – A Plus fires Abena Osei-Asare

Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as Kwame A Plus, the member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, has fired shots at the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Abena Osei-Asare.

According to Kwame A-Plus, what ethical framework allows Abena Osei-Asare, who served as Deputy Minister of Finance under the previous administration, to challenge others on accountability?

In a long post on Facebook, Kwame A-Plus wrote, “The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament is currently led by a former deputy of Ken Ofori-Atta, Abena Osei Asare, who at one point was in charge of revenue. Let me go straight to the point: it lacks both credibility and moral authority for Abena Osei Asare to question anyone in this country. It doesn’t take a law to realise this. It takes the fear of God.

How can any serious nation permit this individual to question appointees of President John Dramani Mahama, who have been in office for less than a year, when she and her superior spent nearly a decade deliberately driving this country toward chaos?”

The Gomoa Central further highlighted that Abena Osei Asare was part of the financial infractions of the Akufo-Addo government.

He added, “This same woman, not too long ago, was seen on live television passionately defending the then Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, for refusing to disclose his age.

Under the regime she served, Ghana has been engulfed in numerous contentious contracts that are now being scrutinised by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP):

Take the Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) Contract — a multi-billion cedi agreement established between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and SML during Ken Ofori-Atta’s time in office. The OSP is currently investigating the validity of this contract and its financial implications for the nation.

Then there is the ECG–Beijing Jao Loss Reduction Contract, which involved the Electricity Company of Ghana and Beijing Jao, purportedly aimed at minimising system losses. Investigators are now assessing whether proper procedures were followed and if the nation faced undue losses.

Additionally, consider the Health Ministry’s Ambulance Deal with Service Ghana Auto Limited — a contract for ambulance procurement that is undergoing investigation for potential violations of procurement regulations and mismanagement of public resources.

These are not mere whispers; these are active investigations into the very administration where Abena Osei Asare played a significant role. Thus, what ethical framework allows her to challenge others on accountability?”.

A Plus further quizzed, “How can a woman who served as deputy to a man involved in the most dubious “holy project” in our history, a National Cathedral that not only drained the state’s coffers but practically scammed our heavenly Father, now presume to judge others?

The deputy of a man who “built” a temple without walls, “accounted” for faith without receipts, served God Almighty with a “tsobo” budget, now sitting in Parliament, questioning appointees about accountability. Anokwa!”.

According to A Plus, Abena Osei Asare was not just an observer but an integral part of an administration that oversaw economic decline.

“Abena Osei Asare was not merely an observer—she was an integral part of an administration that oversaw economic decline, reckless borrowing for personal gain, and the gross mismanagement that brought hardships to countless Ghanaians. Yet here she stands today, brazenly questioning appointees who are still finding their footing.

Her demeanour at Committee hearings is not bravery; it is hypocrisy cloaked in authority. It undermines the struggles of every Ghanaian striving to navigate the consequences of her catastrophic leadership.

Her position in that committee, interrogating state officials live on television, transcends irony—it is a national disgrace. By this point, she should be facing the inquiries by the committee herself, rather than posing them”, he added.

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“I’m in politics to serve, not to enrich myself” – Dr Bawumia

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“I’m in politics to serve, not to enrich myself” – Dr Bawumia

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, 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.

In related news, three individuals from the campaign of Bryan Acheampong, one of the flagbearer aspirants for the upcoming NPP primaries, have launched a verbal attack on Dr Bawumia over what they described as a measly GHC50 given to them as a transportation fee.

The 3 who hail from Abetifi, Bryan’s constituency, openly declared their allegiance to him in a viral video while expressing unwarranted anger at the campaign team of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

According to them, they spent more than 90 cedis on their transport to attend the campaign event, but were only given 50 cedis.

They claimed that some NPP delegates in other areas received GHC 100, calling it a sign of disrespect.

The delegates are now rallying behind Hon. Bryan Acheampong, urging all Abetifi delegates to vote massively for him in the upcoming NPP presidential primaries.

Speaking in a viral video, the NPP delegates stated, “ We rushed to Kwahu Tafo because they told us that Bawumia should come. When we got there, they gave us 50 cedis. When we said 50 cedis would not be enough for our transportation, they said Dr Bryan Acheampon had spoiled us with money.

When there is money and a person, we will choose the money and leave the person. We took the car in and out, and you gave us 50 cedis”.

They further added, “We are not fools to vote for someone who does not have respect for people. Opare Ansah gave the Suhum people 100 cedis, and they gave the Abetifi constituency 50 cedis. They have insulted us.

I am standing on this 50 cedis, if the Abetifi do not vote for Dr Bryan Acheampong, I will curse all of you”.  Another suggested they will burn the town.

Two NDC MPs fingered in mob attack against NAIMOS officials 

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Two NDC MPs fingered in mob attack against NAIMOS officials 

Two sitting National Democratic Congress(NDC) Members of Parliament have been fingered in a mob attack against NAIMOS officials in the Ahafo Region.

The MPs fingered in the mob attack are Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi North, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo and Alhaji Collins Dauda, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi South.

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS )’s crackdown on illegal mining in the Ahafo Region turned violent when officials narrowly escaped death in a mob attack.

NAIMOS officials were attacked by an angry mob in Hwediem in the Ahafo Region.

In a viral video on social media, armed police officers were spotted mounting a guard to protect the military officers amid the huge and agitated crowd.

Five of the officers were escorted into a packed 4×4 vehicle, which had reportedly been vandalised by the angry galamseyers.

The information gathered suggests the mob attack followed the soldiers’ discovery of an illegal mining site at Bronikrom near Hwidiem, where they stormed the location, arresting the site owner, confiscating two vehicles, mobile phones and two pistols and setting fire to some wooden structures and mining equipment belonging to the owner.

NAIMOS’s raid reportedly provoked some residents numbering over 600 who stormed the Hwidiem Police Station, where the soldiers had gone to lodge an official complaint.

The crowd demanded the instant release of the two seized vehicles and insisted that the police hand over the soldiers for discipline.

Joy News, Journalist Erastus Asare Donkor has revealed that Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, was at the scene with several thugs.

According to the MP for Asutifi North, he was directed by Hon Collins Dauda, the MP for the area, who demanded that the Director release the arrested galamsey kingpins, including a Burkinabe.

The director, however, politely declined the unlawful request.

He asserted that the arrests were appropriate and that the right procedure was followed through to the Police.

After the rejection of the MP’s demand, the MP and his thugs became violent and forcefully snatched the handcuff keys from one of the soldiers.

He took the handcuffs off the kingpins before chasing the NAIMOS team while going to the police station.

Also, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, NAIMOS spokesperson, described the situation as extremely and profoundly disappointing.

He noted that the team was carrying out a lawful enforcement exercise.

According to Paa Kwesi Schandorf, NAIMOS Director of Operations, he narrowly escaped harm.

“It was a huge surprise that the locals became agitated, demanding the release of those arrested, and then began attacking the NAIMOS team,” Schandorf said in an interview with TV3.

“He indicated that he survived clearly by the mercy of God. If you look at how they were charged, the rest of the team could have lost their lives,” he said.

“Apparently, there are kingpins who are sponsoring this, and investigations have started. In due time, we will identify those who facilitated this risky and fatal development,” he said.

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Watch as NAIMOS narrowly escape death in a mob attack

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Watch as NAIMOS narrowly escape death in a mob attack

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) crackdown on illegal mining in the Ahafo Region turned violent on Saturday when officials narrowly escaped death in a mob attack.

NAIMOS officials were attacked by an angry mob in Hwediem in the Ahafo Region.

In a viral video on social media, armed police officers were spotted mounting a guard to protect the military officers amid the huge and agitated crowd.

Five of the officers were escorted into a packed 4×4 vehicle, which had reportedly been vandalised by the angry galamseyers.

The information gathered suggests the mob attack followed the soldiers’ discovery of an illegal mining site at Bronikrom near Hwidiem, where they stormed the location, arresting the site owner, confiscating two vehicles, mobile phones and two pistols and setting fire to some wooden structures and mining equipment belonging to the owner.

NAIMOS’s raid reportedly provoked some residents numbering over 600 who stormed the Hwidiem Police Station, where the soldiers had gone to lodge an official complaint.

The crowd demanded the instant release of the two seized vehicles and insisted that the police hand over the soldiers for discipline.

Paa Kwesi Schandorf, NAIMOS spokesperson, described the situation as extremely and profoundly disappointing.

He noted that the team was carrying out a lawful enforcement exercise.

According to Paa Kwesi Schandorf, NAIMOS Director of Operations, narrowly escaped harm.

“It was a huge surprise that the locals became agitated, demanding the release of those arrested, and then began attacking the NAIMOS team,” Schandorf said in an interview with TV3.

“He indicated that he survived clearly by the mercy of God. If you look at how they were charged, the rest of the team could have lost their lives,” he said.

“Apparently, there are kingpins who are sponsoring this, and investigations have started. In due time, we will identify those who facilitated this risky and fatal development,” he said.

Meanwhile, clam has been restored to the area, while the arrested miners remain in custody.

The mob attack comes following NAIMOS successfully carrying out an operation to flush out illegal miners from a site at Bronikrom – Hwediem.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese and Minister for Government Communications, stated, “NAIMOS continues to strike at the heart of illegal mining. This time, they flushed out illegal miners at Bronikrom-Hwediem, in the Ahafo Region.

They arrested Galamsey operators, including a Burkinabe, at a Galamsey site about 10 meters from the main HWEDIEM – GOASO Highway.

Meanwhile, the Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) has called for the immediate arrest and investigation of Ebenezer Kwaku Addo member of parliament for Asutifi North.

This follows the account of journalist Erastus Asare Donkor, who revealed Ebenezer Kwaku Addo arrived at the scene with several thugs.

The MP for Asutifi North claimed he was directed by Hon Collins Dauda, the MP for the area, who demanded that the Director release the arrested galamsey kingpins, including a Burkinabe.

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EOCO clarifies probe into Kevin Okyere, remains tight-lipped on alleged arrest in Dubai

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EOCO clarifies probe into Kevin Okyere, remains tight-lipped on alleged arrest in Dubai

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has clarified the probe into Mr Kevin Okyere, Chief Executive Officer and promoter of Springfield Energy.

EOCO, in its statement, clarified that the claim made by the news portal Norvanreport.com that Kevin Okyere was arrested because EOCO failed to act on a petition is false.

According to EOCO, there are two active investigations involving  Mr Kevin Okyere, the promoter of Springfield Energy.

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, EOCO, in a statement read, “The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has taken notice of a publication by online news portal “Novareport” alleging that one Kevin Okyere, CEO and promoter of Springfield Energy, has been arrested and or detained in Dubai following what the news portal claims is EOCO’s failure to act on a petition alleging defrauding by false pretense.

Contrary to the claims made by Novareport, EOCO has two active investigations involving Springfield Energy. The first is a petition against Springfield Energy, and the second is an explosive case between BOST and Springfield Energy. It is the policy directive of the leadership of EOCO that investigations must precede arrest and not the reverse”.

They added, “We wish to emphasise that the case involving BOST and Springfield is of priority to EOCO due to its immediate impact on BOST’s finances and the local economy.

Though EOCO does not comment on active investigations, it is regrettable that Novareport did not seek clarification from EOCO before running the false story.

EOCO assures the public that it is committed to investigating and prosecuting economic and organised crimes in Ghana. And we will continue to work diligently to achieve our mandate.

We urge the public to disregard the false claims made by Novareport and to note that EOCO is actively working on not one, but two investigations involving Springfield Energy”.

EOCO statement comes following reports, Kevin Okyere has been arrested and detained in Dubai, over an alleged $90million fraud.

Reports suggest Kevin Okyere was arrested on November 1, 2025, on arrival in Dubai for a business meeting.

Mr Okyere arrest is in connection to what is described as a “systematic and orchestrated economic crime” involving nearly US$93 million allegedly perpetrated by Springfield Exploration & Production Limited and GMP Energy Limited, both Ghanaian oil companies, along with their senior executives.

In June 2025, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police here received a petition Swiss energy trader, Petraco investigate and prosecute Mr Kevin Okyere.

According to the petition, dated 16 May 2025 and signed by Alberto G. Salsiccia, Chief Financial Officer of Petraco Oil Company SA, Springfield, GMP Energy, and their key officers, Kevin Okyere, Geena Malkani Punjabi, and Emmanuel Ansah Bernasko are conducting a sophisticated fraud scheme through “calculated deception and abuse of business relationships” in Ghana’s petroleum sector.

The petition stated that Kevin Okyere-led Springfield and GMP together with it collaborators committed a petroleum products fraud totalling over US$30 million, and a unitisation loan fraud amounting to at least US$63 million.

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“We will hit the streets if” – Unemployed teacher trainees threaten ahead of 2026 budget

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“We will hit the streets if” – Unemployed teacher trainees threaten ahead of 2026 budget

The Unemployed teacher trainees of the 2023 batch of Colleges of Education are threatening to hit the streets by November 10.

According to them, they will hit the streets to protest if the government fails to give a definite timeline for their recruitment into the Ghana Education Service (GES).

The Graduates from the 2023 batch of Colleges of Education revealed they have completed their national service and passed the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination.

They asserted that they have been waiting for nearly two years now without a posting from the government despite petitioning the Finance Ministry, Education Ministry and the GES countless times.

Vice President of the Concerned Unemployed Teacher Trainees, Eshun De-Graft Brown, speaking on Channel One, stated, “We were even asking for a clear timeline for our recruitment, but since we’ve not heard anything, I am told on Monday the Public Accounts Committee will be meeting the Minister of Education.

We want to know when clearance will be given to us,” he said on the Channel One Newsroom on Sunday, November 2.

“By roughly the 10th of November, we are planning to hit the streets if we do not hear any clear timeline from either GES, the Ministry of Education, or the Ministry of Finance,” he warned.

However, Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has announced that the Cabinet has approved the absorption of 6,200 teachers working for over eight months without pay.

According to Haruna Iddrisu, the decision comes following the affected teachers who petitioned his ministry over their pay.

Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “A few weeks ago, myself and the Chief Director received a petition from some teachers who were unhappy with the government over their unending work for a number of months without their pay,” he said. “I’m happy to announce that the Cabinet has given approval for the 6,200 teachers to be absorbed. We’ll begin the process in due course.”

He further disclosed that the Ministry of Finance has been authorised to allocate about GH¢1.1 billion to cover payments for both health workers and teachers.

“Cabinet gave the Minister of Finance approval to vire about GH¢1.1 billion to absorb a category of health workers and teachers. The process will start soon, so there’s no need for further picketing.”

Meanwhile, the Finance Ministry had organised a two-day stakeholder consultation as part of preparations for the 2026 Annual Budget.

The consultations brought together representatives from “Banking and Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Think Tanks, Professional Bodies, Trade Organisations, Social Partners, and other organised groups. Also in attendance were Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), Academia, and various Associations”.

Speaking at the event, the Deputy Minister for Finance, Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, stated, “Today’s engagement provides an avenue for Government to listen to your perspectives, your proposals, and your expectations as we shape the 2026 Budget. The insights gathered from stakeholders such as yourselves will guide us to design policies that promote growth, equity, and resilience”.

“The recent successful staff-level agreement with the IMF under the Extended Credit Facility, and the credit rating upgrade by Moody’s, reaffirm international confidence in Ghana’s economic direction” he said.

Kevin Okyere arrested in Dubai over alleged $90m oil fraud

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Kevin Okyere arrested in Dubai over alleged $90m oil fraud

Chief Executive officer of Springfield, Kevin Okyere has been arrested and detained in the United Emirate Arab’s capital Dubai over an alleged $90million fraud.

This portal has learnt that Kevin Okyere was arrested on November 1, 2025 on arrival arrival in Dubai for business meeting. 

Mr Okyere arrest is in connection to what is described as a “systematic and orchestrated economic crime” involving nearly US$93 million allegedly perpetrated by Springfield Exploration & Production Limited and GMP Energy Limited, both Ghanaian oil companies, along with their senior executives.

In June 2025, the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) and the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police here received a petition Swiss energy trader, Petraco investigate and prosecute Mr Kevin Okyere. 

Accroding to the petition, dated 16 May 2025 and signed by Alberto G. Salsiccia, Chief Financial Officer of Petraco Oil Company SA, Springfield, GMP Energy, and their key officers Kevin Okyere, Geena Malkani Punjabi, and Emmanuel Ansah Bernasko are conducting a sophisticated fraud scheme through “calculated deception and abuse of business relationships” in Ghana’s petroleum sector.

The petition stated that Kevin Okyere-led Springfield and GMP together with it collaborators committed a petroleum products fraud totalling over US$30 million, and a unitisation loan fraud amounting to at least US$63 million.

claims that GMP Energy Limited fraudulently retained over 35,000 metric tonnes of gasoline (worth US$29.3 million), which was supplied under a contract with EDURC Company DMCC and subsequently assigned to Petraco.

Despite receiving full payment from the state-owned Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST), GMP executives are alleged to have deliberately concealed the receipt of the funds and falsely claimed non-payment.

“Geena Malkani and Kevin Okyere also admitted to wrongfully retaining the funds during a face-to-face meeting with us in Accra on 3 February 2025,” Mr Salsiccia wrote.

“Despite receiving full payment from BOST, Geena Malkani, Kevin Okyere, and Emmanuel Ansah Bernasko have: deliberately concealed the receipt of this payment from us; made systematic false representations about non-payment coordinated with certain officials at BOST to corroborate these false claims; and diverted the proceeds for their personal benefit and other business operations.”

According to Petraco, the second scheme centres on a US$50 million loan extended to Springfield Exploration & Production Limited under a Facility Agreement signed in February 2023. The money was purportedly intended to finance a pending unitisation project involving Eni Ghana a project Petraco now asserts was never realistically viable.

“Our due diligence was based on misrepresentations by Springfield and its executives, particularly Kevin Okyere,” said Mr Salsiccia. “They claimed the unitisation was imminent, had full government approvals, and guaranteed returns, none of which was true.”

He added, “The perpetrators have leveraged their business connections to evade accountability. These actions constitute organised economic crime and are of serious international consequence.”

The petition outlines the following allegations concerning the loan arrangement: “The second scheme involves the fraudulent obtaining of loans totalling US$50 million through the following deception:

“Kevin Okyere approached our company seeking a loan to facilitate a purported unitisation project with Eni Ghana Exploration & Production Limited, representing that the unitisation of Eni’s Sankofa Gye Nyame (SGN) Field and Springfield’s West Cape Three Points (WCTP) Afina discovery was imminent and certain.

“Springfield Exploration & Production Limited claimed it had secured all necessary approvals from the Petroleum Commission and government. The project was said to guarantee returns, with repayment to be made from crude oil proceeds.

“Based on these representations, our company agreed under a Facility Agreement dated 7 February 2023 to make available up to US$100 million to Springfield, to be drawn in two tranches of US$50 million.

“Springfield drew down the first tranche of US$50 million in two disbursements of US$25 million each, under utilisation requests signed by Kevin Okyere on 7 and 27 February 2023.

“Springfield represented that it would repay the US$50 million if unitisation did not occur within 18 months of the first utilisation date, that is, by 7 August 2024.”

“premeditated and methodically executed”, involving “multiple corporate entities across different sectors” and sustained over an extended period. He accused the perpetrators of obstructing justice by failing to cooperate with CID investigations and leveraging high-level connections to delay accountability.

“These actions constitute serious offences under various Ghanaian laws,” he noted, referencing the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, the Criminal and Other Offences Act — including defrauding by false pretences, conspiracy to defraud, and criminal breach of trust — and the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

Petraco insists that:

“The existence of civil proceedings does not preclude criminal liability. The facts reveal criminal intent beyond mere contractual disputes. The systematic deception and the organised nature of the schemes elevate them to criminal conduct. Public interest demands criminal investigation alongside civil remedies.”

The petition warns of reputational risks to Ghana’s investment climate, suggesting that similar schemes may have targeted other foreign companies.

How does Akufo-Addo feel knowing all this loot happened under his watch? – KSM quizzes

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How does Akufo-Addo feel knowing all this loot happened under his watch? – KSM quizzes

Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), a Ghanaian satirist and anti-corruption advocate, has quizzed former president Akufo-Addo on how he feels knowing all the loot happened under his watch.

According to KSM, there is a culture of indifference among some members of NPP, despite reports of corruption against former appointees of the Akufo-Addo administration.

KSM described former Akufo-Addo’s eight-year term as “eight years of barbaric loot”.

Speaking on his KSM show, Kwaku Sintim-Misa stated, “What does he go through knowing that all this painful loot happened under his watch?”

“They all say it was COVID, but that’s just an excuse. The NPP got more aid during that period than ever before, and yet we saw massive financial leakages”, he criticised.

He alluded that if the NPP had broken the eight, “it would have been a continuity of loot”.

In related news, Ghanaian business mogul Sir Sam Jonah has said there is a refreshing wind of change going through Ghana.

According to Sir Sam Jonah, President John Dramani Mahama took an important step with ORAL to deal with corrupt officials under the former government and hopes the government will see it through.

Sir Sam Jonah noted that ORAL would help ensure transparency and accountability in public office and hoped the foolishness and the culture of impunity would not continue under the Mahama administration.

Speaking in a recent interview on Starr FM, Sam Jonah stated, “The signs are good. There is a refreshing wind of change that is going through the country. An important first step was the ORAL. One hopes that they would have the courage to see it through.

“It is an inconvenient truth to say that ORAL should not be pursued because there must be accountability, there must be transparency,” he said.

Sam Jonah added, “So, to the extent that he has publicly made that one of his commitments to ensuring that there is accountability — not just with the previous government but even with his government. We hope that important lessons have been learnt, that some of the foolishness that we saw would not continue, that the culture of impunity would not continue.”

Meanwhile, Kobina Tahir Hammond, the former Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, has confidently warned that no one should brand the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as a corrupt party.

He cautioned against labelling the NPP as a corrupt political organisation.

KT Hammond argued that corruption allegations against some members should not be used to tarnish the image of the entire party.

According to KT Hammond, the NPP has not been implicated in any corruption case as a political party.

Speaking in an interview with Kwesi Parker-Wilson of Oyerepa TV, KT Hammond stated, “No one should brand NPP as a corrupt party. It is not the party that is corrupt; it is certain individuals who have been accused of corruption”.

“Every family has a bad nut, but that does not mean the family is bad,” he explained.

Kobina Tahir Hammond further added, “Names were mentioned, and we have different characters. No one has sued NPP. The NPP as a political party has not been to court; it is individuals within the party that have been called out”.

“The heart and mind cannot be known by the president to tell whether the person is corrupt or not until they are given appointments,” he added.

“I will be more than Alan, I swear to God” – Ken Agyapong warns NPP

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“I will be more than Alan, I swear to God” – Ken Agyapong warns NPP

Kennedy Agyapong, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has warned the party ahead of the January 31 presidential primaries.

The former Assin Central lawmaker confidently stated that nobody can threaten anyone in the party.

According to him, if the NPP likes, they should repeat the mistake that happened on August 26 and warned that he will be more than Alan Kyerematen.

Speaking on his campaign platform, Kennedy Agyapong boldly stated, “Nobody can threaten anybody; if they like, they should make a mistake and repeat what happened on August 26, I will be more than Alan, I swear to God”.

Meanwhile, the former Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, K.T. Hammond, has issued a warning to all presidential aspirants in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) race.

K. T Hammond warned the presidential aspirants to refrain from attempting to leave the party after losing the primaries on January 31, 2026.

According to him, none of the aspirants will be allowed to use the party and subsequently break away after losing the primaries, like Alan Kyerematen.

He emphasised that it will not be easy for any aspirants who decide to leave the party after the primaries.

Speaking in an exclusive interview, K.T. Hammond stated, “ The leadership, particularly those out there aspiring to become presidential candidates, know how to go about it, watch how you talk, let us choose a candidate, after electing a candidate.

Those of you involved in the primaries, no one dares say he did not win the primaries, so he is leaving the party, like the way we will handle that person in this country”, he warned.

He further added, “Look at what Alan did; he will never come back to the NPP. If you like, try and let’s see if you think we are joking. We are not going to destroy the party. No one will be allowed to use the party and subsequently break away after losing the primaries”.

Meanwhile, all five aspirants in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential race have pledged their commitment to former President Akufo-Addo not to abandon the party if they lose the primaries.

According to the five aspirants, they will rally behind any eventual winner in the 2026 NPP presidential primaries.

A statement from the former President’s office said, “In a significant show of solidarity, each of the five aspirants gave their personal assurance, and that of their campaign teams, to maintain a healthy but competitive campaign atmosphere.

Furthermore, they expressed their commitment and that of their supporters, to rally behind the eventual winner and uphold the unity of the party after the primaries”.

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“Ken Ofori-Atta may be signing contracts to sell off his assets” – Kpebu blows alarm

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“Ken Ofori-Atta may be signing contracts to sell off his assets” – Kpebu blows alarm

Private Legal Practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has blown an alarm on the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) poor handling of the former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s case.

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.

Speaking on TV3’s Key Point, Lawyer Kpebu stated, “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”.

He added, “So this is very key, very, very key. That’s why I’ve been saying that Kissi Agyebeng has been very incompetent in this Ofori Atta case. You know the man has many man-assets in Ghana. Manasseh did this work for one year, from December 2022 to December 2023.

When Manasseh presented a petition to the OSP, Manasseh and then Aziamu Mensah and Adobea, the other lady, three journalists. So this petition against Ofori-Atta and co was presented in December 2023. By December 2024, OSP had had these petitions for one year. One year, an OSP sat on his hands, pussyfooting Kukwasa. So much so that now we believe this is criminal negligence”.

Meanwhile, Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, has provided an update on the extradition of former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to Kissi Agyebeng, even if Ken Ofori-Atta has US citizenship, it will not stop his extradition.

He highlighted that the US citizenship status doesn’t prevent extradition.

Kissi Agyebeng added that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is working closely with the Office of the Attorney General to complete the extradition procedures.

Addressing the media during a press conference on Thursday, October 30, 2025, the Special Prosecutor explained, “It’s unfortunate that there’s been talk about dockets and we’ve refused to give the docket and all. That is beside the point; that is not the issue at all”.

“The issue is that you need to get it right the first time; you don’t keep going back and forth.”

“US citizenship status doesn’t prevent extradition. We will not give up; we will still move on with the processes and ensure that Ghanaians become less restive and appreciate the work we’re doing with the Attorney General,” Kissi Agyebeng noted.

Also, Kissi Agyebeng has revealed he will press charges against the individual implicated in the controversial revenue assurance contracts between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) by the end of November 2025.

The Special Prosecutor named, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, former Commissioner-Generals of the GRA — Rev Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah and Emmanuel Kofi Nti, also GRA officials, Isaac Crentsil, and Kwadwo Damoa. A former member of the Finance Ministry, Ernest Akore, is expected to be charged before the end of November 2025.

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Notorious Nigerian human trafficker sentenced to 10 years in prison

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Notorious Nigerian human trafficker sentenced to 10 years in prison

Notorious Nigerian human trafficking ring leader, Chukwudi Nwachuku, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Chukwudi Nwachuku, the ring leader of the Nigerian human trafficking syndicate, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labour.

He was sentenced for his role in the trafficking of ten young Nigerian girls between the ages of 15 and 18 into Ghana and forcing them into prostitution.

Her Honour Mrs Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong presided over the proceedings at the Achimota Circuit Court.

She also ruled that the convict, Chukwudi Nwachuku, pay restitution in the sum of GH¢15,000 to each of the ten victims.

In other news, Samuel Armah, also known as Koti Nyan, a forty-year-old fisherman, has been jailed for 10 years with hard labour for defilement.

On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the case was called with the accused fisherman pleading charge and was convicted on his own plea.

The case was presided over by Her Honour Nana Aba Quiba Nunoo.

The Fisherman has been remanded to the Ankaful Prison to begin serving his sentence following the court ruling.

He lured the victim into a ghetto in Mumford, recorded the incident and circulated it in a viral video.

The 13-year-old minor was initially taken to St. Luke Catholic Hospital for medical examination and treated before the case was referred to the DOVVSU in the Central Region.

The forty-year-old fisherman was arrested for defiling a minor at Mumford, a suburb of Apam in the Central region.

The suspect was identified as Kofi Nyan, who defiled the minor over a missing GH¢800.

The Fisherman Kofi Nyan was captured in a viral video telling the victim to endure the sexual encounter as a repayment for his missing GH¢800.

According to reports, the fisherman told the minor that having sex with her would cost her GH¢200 every hour in repayment of the stolen money.

The little girl pleaded with Nyan to stop, but the fisherman told her he was sleeping with her till 12 pm to teach her a lesson.

Reports suggest the shocking incident happened with some other persons hailing the fisherman to display different sexual styles with the minor, and others condemning his act.

The Fisherman Kofi Nyan has since been arrested and will be put before the court.

His four other accomplices are on the run, according to the information gathered from the police.

The minor who was the victim has been sent to St. Luke Catholic Hospital for examination and treatment.

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“I will present a petition for OSP removal if he does not take steps to freeze Ofori-Atta’s assets” – Lawyer Kpebu

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“I will present a petition for OSP removal if he does not take steps to freeze Ofori-Atta’s assets” – Lawyer Kpebu

Lawyer Martin Kpebu has 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, 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”.

He added, “So this is very key, very, very key. That’s why I’ve been saying that Kissi Agyebeng has been very incompetent in this Ofori Atta case. You know the man has many man-assets in Ghana. Manasseh did this work for one year, from December 2022 to December 2023.

When Manasseh presented a petition to the OSP, Manasseh and then Aziamu Mensah and Adobea, the other lady, three journalists. So this petition against Ofori-Atta and co was presented in December 2023. By December 2024, OSP had had these petitions for one year. One year, an OSP sat on his hands, pussyfooting Kukwasa. So much so that now we believe this is criminal negligence”.

Meanwhile, Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, has provided an update on the extradition of former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to Kissi Agyebeng, even if Ken Ofori-Atta has US citizenship, it will not stop his extradition.

He highlighted that the US citizenship status doesn’t prevent extradition.

Kissi Agyebeng added that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is working closely with the Office of the Attorney General to complete the extradition procedures.

Addressing the media during a press conference on Thursday, October 30, 2025, the Special Prosecutor explained, “It’s unfortunate that there’s been talk about dockets and we’ve refused to give the docket and all. That is beside the point; that is not the issue at all”.

“The issue is that you need to get it right the first time; you don’t keep going back and forth.”

“US citizenship status doesn’t prevent extradition. We will not give up; we will still move on with the processes and ensure that Ghanaians become less restive and appreciate the work we’re doing with the Attorney General,” Kissi Agyebeng noted.

Also, Kissi Agyebeng has revealed he will press charges against the individual implicated in the controversial revenue assurance contracts between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) by the end of November 2025.

The Special Prosecutor named, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, former Commissioner-Generals of the GRA — Rev Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah and Emmanuel Kofi Nti, also GRA officials, Isaac Crentsil, and Kwadwo Damoa. A former member of the Finance Ministry, Ernest Akore, is expected to be charged before the end of November 2025.

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How the Greater Accra Region became Ghana’s national capital

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How the Greater Accra Region became Ghana’s national capital

Historian Yaw Anokye Frimpong has explained how the Greater Accra Region, the home of the Ga people, became Ghana’s national capital.

Yaw Anokye Frimpong detailed that Ghana’s British colonial masters changed the Gold Coast capital from Cape Coast to Accra because of the King of the Ga people, Nii Tackie Tawiah.

According to him, the British colonial masters noted that the people of Cape Coast were always defeated by the Asantes, but the Gas could defend and protect their territory.

He detailed that the Gas, led by King Tackie Tawiah, defended their territories from the Asantes, who sought to expand their territory, and the colonial masters, who realised that the Ga King and his soldiers could better protect them.

Speaking in an interview, Historian Yaw Anokye Frimpong stated, “When he became king in 1862, Asantes and Ewes were close allies, and they were always making incursions into the coastal areas. He brought together the Akuapems, the Akyems and the people of Ada, and he led them to drive away the Asantes and Ewes. He was able to do this about three times.

“The whites realised that the capital town, which was in Cape Coast, was not being properly protected because the Fantes were not strong, and so the Asantes were always defeating them. So, if this man (Nii Tackie Tawiah) was able to protect Accra, they should make it the capital town,” he said.

He added, “This was one of the reasons Accra became the capital of Ghana… This was the political reason behind Accra becoming the capital of Ghana. The whites thought that if they made Accra the capital, they would get soldiers led by Tackie Tawiah to protect them.”

“One of the reasons Accra became the capital was because of its stability during the reign of King Tackie Tawiah. Because of his (the Ga Mantse’s) wisdom, economic activities in Accra skyrocketed.

“The whites were mostly concerned about trade. They looked at where they could get their security and safety to trade. And they felt that once King Tackie Tawiah was in Accra, they would be better protected than in Cape Coast,” he reiterated.

In related news, Content Creator Kobe Boujee has revealed the true meaning behind some of the towns in Greater Accra, particularly Amasaman.

According to him, towns in Accra were named after the first King of the area or the things that were found there.

Kobe Boujee disclosed that Amasaman was named after the first king of the place, Nii Amasa man.

Speaking in one of his narration videos, Kobe Boujee  explained, “Is there really a town I Ghana that was named after a ghost?”

If you are a Ghanaian, I am sure you have heard the name Amasaman. Most people think that this word is actually a Twi word, and was named after the ghost of Ama. Now we typically look at the Ga words, we have places like Amasaman, Pobiman, Sarpeiman.

He further explained,  “The town of Amasaman was named after the first king of the place ‘, Nii Amasa man’. In Ga, Nii basically means a King Amasa is the name of the king, and the man means town. In Twi, ‘oman’ means country. That is why you hear names like Ashaiman named after Nii Ashai I, Nii Man, which is now Nima, basically meaning the Kingstown. For Kpobi Man, it is actually Nii Kpobi Man.

Most towns in Accra were named after the kings or the things that were found over there. Names like Teshie, which means under the stone, mean stones were found in the area or Shiashie shia, which means sand”.

“It’s as simple as ABC; If you have not done anything wrong, why are you running?” – Ofori-Atta quizzed

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“It’s as simple as ABC; If you have not done anything wrong, why are you running?” – Ofori-Atta quizzed

Emmanuel Kotin, the Executive Director of the African Centre for Security and Counterterrorism, has quizzed former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, on why he is refusing to return to Ghana to face prosecution.

The Security analyst quizzed whether Ken Ofori-Atta has not done anything wrong, why is he running away from Ghana?

Speaking in an interview, Emmanuel Kotin stated, “If I were the former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, I would have come back to defend myself if I had not done anything wrong. It’s as simple as ABC. If you have not done anything wrong, why are you running away? Ghanaians want to know, and you owe them that”.

“He (Ken Ofori-Atta) is creating a certain path that would damage his image and his children. And if you look at what is ahead in the future, it might not look good for the family. We had a former finance minister who had been declared a fugitive from justice and was not willing to turn himself in,” he stated.

“I think the OSP has not performed well at all. If you look at the office and the number of resources allocated to the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the level of prosecution so far, I think that we need to have a rethink about the Act altogether,” he added.

Meanwhile, Frank Davies, a lawyer for embattled former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta, has told the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to go ahead and charge his client and stop the long talks and gimmicks.

According to Frank Davies, his client Ken Ofori-Atta is not afraid of prosecution.

Speaking in an interview on October 31, 2025, Davies dismissed the OSP, stating, “Coming to narrate and talk long and needless English is a conviction in itself. He (the Special Prosecutor) says he’s going to charge him (Ofori-Atta); he should go ahead and stop this gimmicking.

Come on, is this the first time the OSP has come out to say something about Ken Ofori-Atta?” he quizzed.

Frank Davies further recounted, “Once upon a time, what did he tell us? That Ofori-Atta should either come to this country, or he would force his entry. I mean, come on,” he said.

Frank Davies further highlighted that Ofori-Atta is not afraid of prosecution and that he is ready to meet the OSP in court.

“Let me tell you, Kenneth Nana Yaw Kuntunkununku Ofori-Atta is not afraid of prosecution. Let the car roll for the OSP; the accused person will have his vehicle. So, let’s stop these theatrics, A lawyer’s place is in the courtroom, not behind microphones”, he indicated.

His comments come on the back of the OSP naming former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as the chief patron, supporter, and promoter of the SML deal.

“When OSP is pushed small on Ofori-Atta, the next thing is a press conference” – Solomon Owusu fumes

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“When OSP is pushed small on Ofori-Atta, the next thing is a press conference” – Solomon Owusu fumes

Solomon Owusu, the Director of Communications for the United Party, has proposed that the office of the Special Prosecutor be scrapped, with its budget redirected to the Attorney General’s office.

According to Solomon Owusu, when Ghanaians push the OSP small about former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta, the next thing he does is hold a press conference and later goes back to sit for months.

He argued that the Special Prosecutor has not done enough and only appears in the media to hold press conferences when faced with mounting pressure.

Speaking on TV3’s Key Point, Solomon Owusu stated, “I don’t have any trust or confidence in this OSP and the office. At best, that outfit must be scrapped, with his budget allocation given to the attorney general if their 20-day rise is unable to recruit more lawyers, by virtue of which he could recruit more qualified lawyers to help the state around what we are doing smarter”.

He added, “When you push him small on Ken Ofori-Atta, the next thing you will hear is a press conference just to come and weather the storm, then he goes to sit down for a month when he hears there is pressure, then he comes, when all of us know that Ken Ofori-Atta must be in this country.

We are talking about the National Cathedral. How much did he explain to you about PDS? How many years spent there? He led this country to borrow 13.5 billion dollars. You understand the man says he won’t come back through the country. The last time we heard something from him was through his wife when she said that her husband was doing okay, and he was going to come. Up to now, where is he?”

Solomon Owusu’s outburst comes following the OSP’s recent press conference naming former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as the chief patron, supporter, and promoter of the SML deal.

In a detailed press briefing, Kissi Agyebeng revealed that the SML (Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited), which aimed to provide revenue assurance services in the petroleum, mining, and liquid bulk distribution (LBD) sectors, lacked a legitimate operational requirement.

According to Kissi Agyabeng, both Ofori-Atta and SML management were criminally minded in their operations.

He emphasised that the OSPs’ investigation established that the SML contract was not grounded in any genuine operational need, adding that the payment made to SML was a misuse of public funds.

Kissi Agyabeng, addressing a press conference on Thursday, October 30, revealed that the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) lacked both the tools and technical competence to execute the audit and revenue assurance services that it was contracted to perform for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

He highlighted that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) uncovered glaring statutory breaches, conflicts of interest, and unjustified payments.

Speaking to the media, he stated, “There was no genuine need for contracting SML for the work it purported to perform”.

Kissi Agyabeng described the SML agreements as blighted by statutory breaches.

He added that the GRA failed to submit the full agreements between SML and its third-party collaborators, “GRA failed to submit the agreement between SML and other parties, such omissions violated public procurement and governance protocols”.

Meanwhile, Kissi Agyebeng has revealed his outfit seeks to recover ₵125 million from the controversial revenue assurance contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and SML (Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited).

Kissi Agyebeng also revealed he will press charges against the individual implicated in the controversial revenue assurance contracts between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) by the end of November 2025.

The Special Prosecutor named, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, former Commissioner-Generals of the GRA — Rev Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah and Emmanuel Kofi Nti, also GRA officials, Isaac Crentsil, and Kwadwo Damoa. A former member of the Finance Ministry, Ernest Akore, are expected to be charged before the end of November 2025.

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Bawumia’s Zipline was used to deliver condoms and even exam papers – Tony Goodman

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Bawumia’s Zipline was used to deliver condoms and even exam papers – Tony Goodman

The Ministry of Health spokesperson, Tony Goodman, has launched a scathing attack on Zipline, accusing it of failing to fulfil its core mandate.

According to Tony Goodman, Zipline diverted from its intended purpose, and its drones were being used to deliver condoms and even exam papers.

It will be recalled, the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, launched the drones-for-medical-supplies initiative at Zipline’s first distribution centre at Omenako in the Eastern Region.

The $12.5 million contract was to enable the Ghana Health Service to fly blood and other essential medical supplies to deprived and hard-to-reach areas.

 Speaking on Kessben FM, Tony Goodman alleged, “Zipline was supposed to be transporting essential medical items like drugs and vaccines to health facilities. But what did they end up doing? They were rather delivering condoms and even exam papers”.

He added, “They didn’t have the full logistics to function as expected, so they found other things to do. That’s why we’re saying the project did not deliver on its mandate”.

He further highlighted that the Health Minister is determined to fix challenges facing health trainees.

“There are young people who complete their attachments and then sit at home without jobs.

“Some were not even placed on allowances or being fully employed. These are the issues the Minister wants to address,” he emphasised.

Meanwhile, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, last year 2024, shared the reasons why he initiated the establishment of ZIPLINE Drone operations in Ghana.

Speaking at a Youth Connect event as part of his campaign leading to the 2024 elections, Dr Bawumia explained, “Today, we have brought drones into Ghana to deliver medicines, vaccines, and blood. Many people were dying needlessly because they could not get medicine on time. A snake can bite you on the farm, and you need medicine—anti-ssnake serum immediately. A mother can be giving birth in a village and needs blood immediately. In 2002, my father had an operation in Tamale and he was losing blood. We were looking for blood; the blood bank was locked. We tried to find the operator, but we couldn’t find him. By the morning, my father had passed away,” Bawumia narrated.

He added, “So when I heard about drones and ZIPLINE and what they could do in delivering blood, I took my team and went to San Francisco. We met the ZIPLINE company, and we convinced them to come to Ghana and set up six drone centres in Ghana. We have six drone centres which are delivering medicines, blood, and vaccines to 2700 hospitals and health centres in Ghana.

Every day, we are saving lives. So far, the drones have flown 540,000 flights, and what is interesting is that all six drone centres are managed by Ghanaians; no foreigners are managing the drone centres. Hundred per cent being manned by Ghanaians”.

“It is very important that recently the US Vice President, Kamala Harris, made a statement congratulating Ghana for taking the lead and the leadership role in medical drone delivery. Why did she say so? Because your own Ghana, our own Ghana, is the whole world’s largest medical drone delivery service, the whole world.

We are leading the whole world. A few months ago, ZIPLINE came and took somebody from Ghana to go and train drone flying operators in San Francisco. And so we are taking the lead,” Bawumia added.

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