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“Bawumia is a big liar; no Ghanaian trust him, don’t vote for him” – Ken Agyapong

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“Bawumia is a big liar; no Ghanaian trust him, don’t vote for him” – Ken Agyapong

Ken Agyapong an New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, has launched a scathing attack on former Vice President and flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia over a comment made by Chairman Wontumi.

According to Ken Agyapong, Bawumia is a big liar, and no Ghanaian trust him.

In a viral video shared on Facebook, Ken Agyapong fired a shot at Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, calling him a liar over a comment he alleged was made by the 2024 flagbearer of the NPP.

Ken Agyapong’s outburst stems from comments made by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

According to Wontumi, Professor Adu Boahen was not retained by delegates in 1996 after contesting the 1992 election due to poor health.

Chairman Wontumi made these claims while speaking to NPP delegates in the Ashanti Region.

He noted that the claim is in a book authored by Apenten Appiah-Menka, who was an associate of Professor Adu Boahen.  

Kennedy Agyapong, reacting to the statement, fired a personal attack at Dr Bawumia, calling him a liar.

Mr Agyapong stated, “I have never seen a liar like our former flagbearer before. This man is a liar for saying that Adu Boahen did not contest because he was sick, you should not vote for a liar, a man who is lying to have power”.

“Listen to the history, Adu Boahen contested in 1992, and he won but lost the general election in 1996. The former flagbearer is in Kumasi, saying Adu Boahen was sick.  Kufuor contested Adu Boahen, and he beat him to become the flagbeaerr, he was fighting to go on oppose, and they did not agree.  

Someone who wants to lead this country, and you are lying and distorting history, don’t vote for someone like this. He has been given a nickname that he is a liar. He is a liar, and the people will not vote for him”.

He added, “When I heard him yesterday, a presidential candidate who wants people to vote for him will look eyeball and eyeball and lie, he is a big liar for saying Adu Boahen was sick, go and check history, I am more popular in this country than him, those who know him know him as a liar that is why we lost”.

Ken Agyapong added that the NPP lost in all of the Northern region, but Bawumia is claiming he got the highest votes, adding that Akufo-Addo had 20 parliamentary seats, but today the NPP has 10.

Ken Agyapong added, “ Ghanaians know Bawumia is a liar. When he got to the Ashanti Region, he was so desperate, and had just been lying, it will not help us, we want to win power, and if we want to win power as the muslims they will tell you. The Muslims say they won’t vote for him after he went to Adom Kyei, and the Christians say it all the time they won’t vote for him.

Do you want to lose power when Christian and Muslims are saying bring Ken Agyapong, be bold and vote for Ken Agyapong for truth to prevail in Ghanaian politics”, he added.  

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“If you’re afraid to sleep in Nsawam, bring all the money” – Hopeson Adorye tells Ken Ofori-Atta

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“If you’re afraid to sleep in Nsawam, bring all the money” – Hopeson Adorye tells Ken Ofori-Atta

A leading member of the newly rebranded United Party (UP), Hopeson Adorye, has sent a direct message to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to Hopeson Adorye, if Ken Ofori-Atta is afraid to sleep in Nsawam, then he should bring all the money.

He highlighted that Ken Ofori-Atta led Ghana into debt as a finance minister.

Speaking to the media during the Arise Ghana protest, Hopeson Adorye stated, “Trumps aminstration the way they are serious about illegal migrant; if they decide not to deport him, then there is something somewhere”.  

“We are all here, who have gone to Ken Ofori-Atta’s house, that we want to kill him; nobody is going to kill him. If you’re afraid to sleep in Nsawam, then bring all the money; this country is in debt because of Ken Ofori-Atta. Look at the Eurobond, and you were using the Data Bank to take a commission. Ken Ofori-Atta is not superhuman to anyperson, he caused the prosecution of Ato Forson ”.

He made these remarks during the Arise Ghana protest on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 when they stormed the United States Embassy in Accra, demanding the return of former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta.

The Arise Ghana protesters gathered outside the embassy premises, clad in red and black attire, called on U.S. authorities to cooperate with Ghanaian institutions to ensure the return of embattled Ken Ofori-Atta.

The group were with placards bearing inscriptions such as “Let Ofori-Atta Face Justice,” “Ken’s Leadership Killed Ghanaians”, “Ken Is Needed in Ghana, ‘Bring Ken Home”, and “No Hiding Place for Corruption.”

Bernard Monah an PNC member, speaking to the media, stated, “We all know that as of now, Ken Ofori-Atta is no longer sick. He went to the U.S. to seek medical attention, and now he has healed himself and overstayed his visa. When he was flagged to be arrested, he went ahead to apply to be a permanent citizen of America.”

“This means that he has no plan to return to Ghana. He is avoiding coming back to face justice.”

 “So today is the beginning. We will stay here from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and we will come back tomorrow as well.

“We agreed with the police to protest for two weeks. After the two weeks, we have decided to do a sleepover here until the U.S. finds the need to bring Ken Ofori-Atta,” he said.

Also, Victor Emmanuel Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, has revealed a phone call he received from Ken Ofori-Atta’s cousin, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko.

According to Ghana’s Ambassador to the US, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko told him the former finance minister wants to return to Ghana but fears how he would be treated.

Speaking on TV3’s The KeyPoints on January 17, Ghana’s Ambassador to the US stated, “Gabby called me and said Ken wants to come, but he is afraid of how he will be treated”.

” So I told him I wanted to meet Ken and give him the assurance that he will be taken through the legal process, because the Attorney-General, Dr Ayine, gave me that assurance,” Ambassador Smith said.

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“No fatalities or injuries recorded” – GNFS PRO on Kwame Nkrumah Circle market fire

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“No fatalities or injuries recorded” – GNFS PRO on Kwame Nkrumah Circle market fire

DOII Desmond Ackah, the Head of Public Relations of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), has announced that no casualties were recorded during the Kwame Nkrumah Circle market fire.

According to the GNFS PRO, neither the fire personnel nor the civilians present sustained any injuries during the efforts to bring the fire under control.

He further revealed that the fire has been brought under control, with fire officers working tirelessly to extinguish it completely.

Speaking to the media, he stated, “…We have not recorded any fatalities or injuries, whether among firefighters or civilians”.

“When we say the fire has been confined, it means we have stopped it from spreading further to the west, east, north, or south, so there is no cause for alarm,” he said.

Meanwhile, news broke that over 50 mobile phone shops have been destroyed in a fire that erupted behind the VVIP Station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle.

The Circle started on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, around 10 a.m.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded swiftly to bring the situation under control.

Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Klotey Korle Municipal Assembly are also at the scene.

However, details about the exact cause of the blaze and whether any injuries or casualties were recorded are yet to be known.

A netizen who posted the news wrote, “A fire has broken out at Circle in Accra, just behind the Royal VVIP Station, sweeping through several structures.

Two fire tenders have been deployed to the scene as efforts to contain the blaze continue”.

Meanwhile, in related fire news, a domestic fire has consumed 14 rooms at Kukurizua in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region.

A report from the Ghana Fire Service detailed that the domestic fire outbreak destroyed 14 rooms in a multiple-room residential building.

The Fire Service revealed they received a distress call after which firefighters were deployed just two minutes later at 1010 hours, with the team arriving at 1015 hours with the fire already raging.

The Firefighters worked swiftly to contain the blaze by 1055 hours and fully extinguished it at 1120 hours.

According to the Fire Service, 14 rooms were extensively damaged by the fire, with four other rooms salvaged by the actions of the firefighters.

The GNFS detailed that the fire destroyed portions of the building’s roofing, along with electronic appliances, furniture, and other household.

Also, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service are currently investigating the situation that led to the outbreak.

Mahama lost by over 1 million votes, but NDC still rallied behind him – Annoh-Dompreh to NPP delegates

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Mahama lost by over 1 million votes, but NDC still rallied behind him – Annoh-Dompreh to NPP delegates

Frank Annoh Dompreh, the Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, has reminded NPP delegates that the NDC backed John Mahama even when he lost by over one million votes in the 2016 elections.

According to Annoh-Dompreh, the NDC stood firmly behind Mahama even after he lost a general election by a margin of more than one million votes, arguing that political resilience and loyalty to a proven candidate often yield long-term rewards.

Speaking on Monday, January 19, 2026, during Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign engagement in the Ashanti Region, he stated, The NDC still brought Mahama even when he lost by over one million votes”.

Annoh-Dompreh urged NPP delegates to draw lessons from the opposition’s approach and stand solidly behind Dr Bawumia as he seeks re-election to lead the party into the 2028 general elections.

Also, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has told NPP delegates not to go and spoil their votes as he rallies support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

According to Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Bawumia is going to win the NPP presidential election, so delegates should not waste their vote by voting for other candidates.

The MP stressed that the NPP must be united behind a clear frontrunner for the rebuilding efforts of the party.

Frank Annoh-Dompreh stated, “Bawumia is going to win the forthcoming presidential primaries. So don’t go and spoil your vote,“

Dr Adutwum is my close friend, and we all worship as members of the Church of Pentecost. We even met at the business committee, and I told him, my brother, this battle is not yours,” Mr Annoh-Dompreh stated.

Frank Annoh-Dompreh further added that leadership succession within the party should be guided by long-term vision. He further told the other NPP aspirants, “This is not your time, although your time will come”.

The Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP reechoed his confidence that Dr Bawumia remains the best positioned to lead the party into the next general elections.

Meanwhile, the Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP has earlier said he strongly believes the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will return to lead Ghana.

According to Frank Annoh Dompreh, if the so-called ‘dead sheep’ (John Mahama) could return to power after losing power, he firmly believes in God’s name, Dr Bawumia will also return to lead Ghana as president.

Speaking to NPP delegates during Dr Bawumia’s campaign tour in the Eastern Region, Annoh Dompreh, stated, “If the so-called ‘dead sheep’ could return and become president, and if Mahama could lose power and come back to lead again, then I believe former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia can also return and become president”.

Agradaa to pay ₵100,000 to Empress Gifty for defamation

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Agradaa to pay ₵100,000 to Empress Gifty for defamation

Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, also known as Nana Agradaa, has been ordered to pay GH¢100,000 to gospel musician Empress Gifty Oppong Adorye.

This brings an end to the defamation lawsuits filed against Empress Gifty after both parties reached an amicable settlement.

Lawyer for Agradaa revealed on January 20, 2026, that the settlement was adopted as a Consent Judgment by both the Tema Land Court and the Tema Main Court, which now closes the two cases filed in May and June last year.

The gospel musician had sued Agradaa over a series of social media publications, which she described as defamatory and damaging to her reputation, and sought GH¢40 million in damages.

Empress Gifty further requested a perpetual injunction to restrain further defamatory publications and the removal of the offending content from social media.

Following negotiation, the matter was resolved without proceeding to a full trial.

“Under the terms of the settlement, Evangelist Patricia Asiedua agreed to pay GH¢100,000 to Empress Gifty to cover legal fees and related expenses.

She also committed to publicly retracting the statements, issuing a public apology, and requesting that the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) facilitate the removal of the disputed publications from social media platforms.

Richard Asare Baffour confirmed that all the agreed conditions have been fulfilled. The GH¢100,000 has been paid in full, and a public apology has already been rendered in line with the settlement terms”, citinews reported.

Meanwhile, in another case,  Agradaa was convicted in her nude photo distribution case of fellow pastor Osofo Biblical.

In court on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Agradaa was fined GHS12,000 and was also ordered to pay GHS50,000 as compensation to the complainant, Osofo Biblical.

The court decision follows a plea bargain agreement reached between Agradaa and the State.

The case spanned nearly three years.

It will be recalled that Agradaa was charged for allegedly broadcasting nude images of Pastor Appiah Fumum on her television station and social media platforms.

The Prosecutors revealed that the nude images were aired during a live programme where panellists mocked the complainant.

After the court proceeding, Agradaa’s lawyer said the decision by the court was opt for a plea bargain rather than a full trial, which brought finality to the matter.

Speaking to the media after the ruling, counsel for Nana Agradaa stated, “This case has been running for the past three years. Choosing the plea bargain option brought it to an end”.

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Watch Gabby react to Arise Ghana’s protest at the U.S. Embassy, demanding Ofori-Atta’s return

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Watch Gabby react to Arise Ghana’s protest at the U.S. Embassy, demanding Ofori-Atta’s return

Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, the cousin of former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has reacted to the Arise Ghana protesters picketing at the U.S. Embassy over calls for the return of his cousin.

According to Gabby Otchere Darko, he hopes the protest is for a good cause.

Speaking to the media, Gabby Otchere-Darko was asked if he had been on social media today. He stated, “No”

He was later asked whether he was not aware of a demonstration at the US Embassy. He added, “I hope the protest is for a good cause”.

Meanwhile, today, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, members of the pressure group Arise Ghana stormed the United States Embassy in Accra, demanding the return of former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta.

The Arise Ghana protesters gathered outside the embassy premises, clad in red and black attire, called on U.S. authorities to cooperate with Ghanaian institutions to ensure the return of embattled Ken Ofori-Atta.

The group were with placards bearing inscriptions such as “Let Ofori-Atta Face Justice,” “Ken’s Leadership Killed Ghanaians”, “Ken Is Needed in Ghana, ‘Bring Ken Home”, and “No Hiding Place for Corruption.”

Bernard Monah an PNC member, speaking to the media, stated, “We all know that as of now, Ken Ofori-Atta is no longer sick. He went to the U.S. to seek medical attention, and now he has healed himself and overstayed his visa. When he was flagged to be arrested, he went ahead to apply to be a permanent citizen of America.”

“This means that he has no plan to return to Ghana. He is avoiding coming back to face justice.”

 “So today is the beginning. We will stay here from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and we will come back tomorrow as well.

“We agreed with the police to protest for two weeks. After the two weeks, we have decided to do a sleepover here until the U.S. finds the need to bring Ken Ofori-Atta,” he said.

Also, Victor Emmanuel Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, has revealed a phone call he received from Ken Ofori-Atta’s cousin, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko.

According to Ghana’s Ambassador to US, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko told him the former finance minister wants to return to Ghana but fears how he would be treated.

Speaking on TV3’s The KeyPoints on January 17, Ghana’s Ambassador to the US stated, “Gabby called me and said Ken wants to come, but he is afraid of how he will be treated”.

” So I told him I wanted to meet Ken and give him the assurance that he will be taken through the legal process, because the Attorney-General, Dr Ayine, gave me that assurance,” Ambassador Smith said.

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GoldBod partners with Gold Coast Refinery to process and refine gold in Ghana

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GoldBod partners with Gold Coast Refinery to process and refine gold in Ghana

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed a gold refining agreement with Gold Coast Refinery.

The landmark partnership was signed on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

The GoldBod and Gold Coast Refinery partnership mark a major milestone in Ghana’s step to add value addition within Ghana’s gold sector.

The partnership will reduce Ghana’s reliance on exporting raw gold, which has led to revenue losses.

Under the GoldBod partnership with Gold Coast Refinery, gold sourced from both artisanal and large-scale mining operations will be refined locally.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Sammy Gyamfi, the GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, stated, “This development marks a major milestone in Ghana’s gold trade and will help maximise national benefits from our mineral resources”.

He further highlighted, “The millions of dollars we pay as refinery charges to refineries in Dubai, Switzerland, India, Hong Kong, and other foreign countries will now stay in our banking sector. That money will now stay in our economy.”

“What this agreement also means is that we are creating more direct and indirect jobs, particularly because Gold Coast Refinery has committed to operating 24/7 in line with the government’s 24-hour policy”, he added.

GoldBod and Gold Coast Refinery partnership follows earlier announcements by Sammy Gyamfi, who revealed plans for Ghana to refine gold before export from October 2025. 

According to Sammy Gyamfi, the Goldbod will establish a wholly state-owned and international-standard gold refinery.

He highlighted that the reset agenda of Mahama is aimed at transitioning Ghana from the export of raw doré to refined bullion.

He further argued that it was unacceptable for Ghana, as a leader in gold production on the continent, to be exporting raw gold without significant value addition.

Speaking at the maiden edition of the Mining and Minerals Convention in Accra, Sammy Gyamfi stated, “I am happy to inform you that on that same parcel of land secured by the Gold Board, we will be building a wholly state-owned and international standard gold refinery to further advance the local refining of gold produced in Ghana from the S-Model of Ndoko to Gold.”

“The GoldBod would continue to drive innovation, and in this regard, we have secured a parcel of land at the cargo village of the Kotoka International Airport to build an ultra-mordern ISO certified Assay Laboratory with the aim of changing Ghana’s assay regime from XRF and water density to the golden standard of assay – fire assay, for all gold produced in and/or exported from Ghana”.

Sammy Gyamfi added, “As part of the reset agenda of the Mahama-led administration, the GoldBod in conjunction with the Bank of Ghana, is partnering local refineries such as the Gold Coast Refinery to begin the local refining of gold purchased and exported by the GoldBod. Let me at this stage commend the Chamber of Mines for expressing their willingness to work with us to ensure the local refining of gold produced by large-scale mining firms in the country”.

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Court fines 4 GHC3,800 each or six months in jail over Kade SHTS teacher assault

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Court fines 4 GHC3,800 each or six months in jail over Kade SHTS teacher assault

The Kade Magistrate Court has fined four youths GHC 3,800 each for assaulting a teacher at Kade Senior High Technical School or face a six months in jail

The court was presided over by His Worship George Davis Ofori.

Reports suggest that the court specified that GHC 1,800 of each fine is payable to the court, while GHC 2,000 is to be paid as compensation to the victim.

The court further ruled that failure by any of the convicted individuals to pay the total fine will result in a six-month prison sentence.

This follows after the Ghana Police Service announced that five suspects who were accused of assaulting a teacher of Kade Senior High and Technical School (SHTS) have all been convicted.

According to the Police Service, the suspects were arrested from various hideouts and were arraigned before the Kade District Court.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Felix Nana Danquah, Isaac ‘Dubai’ Okai, Edward ‘Missed Call’ Baah, Maxwell ‘Ozil’ Kwasi Antwi, and Richmond ‘Star Boy’ Yeboah were arraigned in court.

The five suspects were charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, to wit assault, assault.

All five suspects pleaded guilty and were convicted on their plea, with the court deferring sentencing to January 20, 2026.

Reports suggest the 2025 WASSCE students were arrested by the Cyber Security Unit of the Ghana Police Service and appeared in court today, January 7, 2026.

They were remanded into police custody pending a hearing on January 20, 2026.

It will be recalled that last year October 2025, a viral video captured students reportedly attacking the teacher after he refused to allow them to cheat in exams.

The attack was allegedly carried out in retaliation for the teachers who prevented them from cheating during the 2025 WASSCE.

Reports later surfaced that the parents of the students reached an out-of-court settlement with the teacher.

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Former NPP MP arrested in the U.S. for allegedly stabbing his wife

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Former NPP MP arrested in the U.S. for allegedly stabbing his wife

Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, a former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Klottey Korle, has been arrested in the United States.

According to reports, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey has been remanded into custody in Pennsylvania, USA, for allegedly stabbing his wife.

Reports from Lower Paxton Township Police reveal the incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, along Mayfair Drive in Pennsylvania.

On Monday, a statement released by the police provided an update, saying, “The woman was taken to the hospital by first responders and is currently in stable condition,” police confirmed, further clarifying that the event was an isolated domestic incident and that “there was never any threat to the public.”

According to abc27.com, the stabbing was part of a domestic incident.

Valentino Nii Noi Nortey is facing charges such as Criminal Attempt – Homicide, Possessing an Instrument of Crime with Intent to Use and Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence.

Records show that the former NPP MP was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge David Judy and was denied bail due to the homicide charge and the circumstances of the arrest.

The former NPP MP is currently being held at the Dauphin County Prison as his legal team is preparing for a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 26, 2026.

Valentino Nii Noi Nortey was well known in the 2016 and 2020 election cycles when he rose to national prominence.

Ghanaians reacting to the former MPs’ arrest stated, “The sins they did on us are coming back to them one by one. NPP are curse. They will find problems one after another, the way they made this country bad and hard for us. For killing innocent people for power. They will suffer one by one”.

A netizen added, “This goes beyond political party affiliation. As a man, the best thing is to walk away if your partner begins to trouble you”.

One more Ghanaian added, “Ohh this is unfortunate. Sometimes your wife can get you so angry that if you don’t walk away, you might end up doing something stupid”.

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Ablakwa lacks temperament and competence, sack him –  Minority orders Mahama over US visa freeze

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Ablakwa lacks temperament and competence, sack him –  Minority orders Mahama over US visa freeze

The Minority Caucus in parliament has told President John Dramani Mahama to immediately sack Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

According to the Minority Caucus, Ablakwa lacks the temperament and competence as a Foreign Minister.

The minority accused Ablakwa of repeated diplomatic missteps that have led to the recent U.S. visa policy affecting Ghanaian citizens.

The Minority argued that Ablakwa has chosen confrontation over negotiation, citing his public theatrics over professional discretion.

Nana Asafo‑Adjei Ayeh, delivering the minority statement in a press conference on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, stated, “Ghana has always been a model of stability and reliability abroad”.

“Under this Minister, that reputation is collapsing. We are now listed as a ‘migration risk’ by the United States and facing diplomatic setbacks with Israel and Europe—all preventable.”

He added, “A competent Foreign Minister engages quietly, anticipates challenges, and preserves alliances. Mr Ablakwa has chosen confrontation over negotiation and public theatrics over professional discretion. The cost has been borne by our people and our economy.”

The minority further referenced past Ghanaian diplomats, saying: “Ghanaians like Kofi Annan, Muhammad Mumuni, and Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey knew that influence is earned through reliability, not volume or social media applause. Our nation deserves no less today.”

“President Mahama must act decisively. This Minister has demonstrated he lacks the temperament and competence for the office. Ghana’s reputation and the welfare of our citizens demand immediate change”, he concluded.

The minority comments follow, the Trump administration who had announced that the United States is temporarily halting immigrant visa processing for Ghana, Nigeria and 73 other countries.

According to the U.S. State Department, the move takes effect January 21 and will remain in place indefinitely.

They highlighted that consular officers will reassess how visa applicants are evaluated to determine whether they may become overly dependent on U.S. public welfare systems.

Tommy Piggott, a spokesperson for the State Department, stated the move is intended to protect U.S. public resources.

“The State Department will use its long-standing authority to deem ineligible potential immigrants who would become a public charge on the United States and exploit the generosity of the American people,” Piggott told Fox News.

“Immigration from these 75 countries will be paused while the State Department reassesses immigration processing procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take welfare and public benefits.”

Meanwhile, Emmanuel Victor Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, has clarified that the United States is only halting immigrant visas.

Ghana’s Ambassador to the US clarified that business or tourism visas, known as B1-B2 visas, remain unaffected by the temporary suspension.

In a Facebook post on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Ghana’s Ambassador to US Victor Smith explained that the directive applies strictly to immigrant visas.

Emmanuel Victor Smith wrote, “The US State Department confirms that B1-B2 visas will continue. Only immigrant visas are being paused”.

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Videos – Over 50 shops destroyed in Circle fire behind VVIP Station

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Videos – Over 50 shops destroyed in Circle fire behind VVIP Station

Over 50 mobile phone shops have been destroyed in a fire that erupted behind the VVIP Station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle.

The Circle fire started on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, around 10 a.m.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded swiftly to bring the situation under control.

Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Klotey Korle Municipal Assembly are also at the scene.

However, details about the exact cause of the blaze and whether any injuries or casualties were recorded are yet to be known.

A netizen who posted the news wrote, “A fire has broken out at Circle in Accra, just behind the Royal VVIP Station, sweeping through several structures.

Two fire tenders have been deployed to the scene as efforts to contain the blaze continue”.

Meanwhile, in related fire news, a domestic fire has consumed 14 rooms at Kukurizua in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region.

A report from the Ghana Fire Service detailed that the domestic fire outbreak destroyed 14 rooms in a multiple-room residential building.

The Fire Service revealed they received a distress call after which firefighters were deployed just two minutes later at 1010 hours, with the team arriving at 1015 hours with the fire already raging.

The Firefighters worked swiftly to contain the blaze by 1055 hours and fully extinguished it at 1120 hours.

According to the Fire Service, 14 rooms were extensively damaged by the fire, with four other rooms salvaged by the actions of the firefighters.

The GNFS detailed that the fire destroyed portions of the building’s roofing, along with electronic appliances, furniture, and other household.

Also, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service are currently investigating the situation that led to the outbreak.

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“NPP used to feed pastors polling data to use as prophecy” – Karbo reveals 

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“NPP used to feed pastors polling data to use as prophecy” – Karbo reveals 

Anthony Abayifaa Karbo, a senior Advisor to the Bawumia Campaign, has shockingly revealed that when the NPP were in opposition, they were feeding pastors poll data to shape their election prophecies.

According to Anthony Abayifaa Karbo, most of the prophecies made by Ghanaian pastors concerning elections in the country are fake.

He asserted that he would not disclose the names of the prophet but stated that the NPP were feeding pastors with polling data.

He further highlighted that he believes in polls more than in the prophecies of pastors.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on January 19, 2026, Karbo stated, “Today, I have been seeing the prophets prophesying about things, but when we were in opposition, we were giving them the poll data to prophesy.

“I won’t mention their names. We gave them the poll data and told them that the economic intelligence unit had provided statistics showing who is winning or losing, and they arranged it in a prophecy.

If any pastor claims that he sees things, he should open branches in the five northern regions. Why is he always in Accra?” he questioned.

His remarks come at a time when Ghanaian prophets have been left divided following their conflicting 2026 prophecies regarding the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential election on January 31, 2026.

Some Ghanaian prophets have revealed that the former vice president and NPP flagbearer for the 2024 elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will emerged victories; others also stressed that Kennedy Agyapong, the former Assin Central MP, will be declared victorious.

In the short 32-second video compilation of the Prophets prophets shared on social media, Prophet Roja stated, “Kennedy has won the election handsdown”.

Nigel Gaisie also stated, “I saw Dr Bawumia take it”.

Also, the General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun, said, “Bawumia will not lead the New Patriotic Party”.

Prophet Elijah King, “I saw Bawumia as the winner of the NPP presidential seat”.

Subsequently, another man of God in the video stated, “I saw Hon Ken leading the NPP to become president”.

Rev Owusu Bempah added, “ Dr Bawumia say he wants to be president in this country, we shall see?”

Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, commonly known as Prophet Uche, the Founder-Leader of Creator’s House Chapel, maintained, “ I saw Bawumia winning the primaries”.

Meanwhile, Mussa Dankwah, the Global InfoAnalytics Executive Director, has broken his silence on Ghanaian Prophets prophesying victory for different candidates to win the NPP Primaries.

According to Mussa Dankwah, he would rather stick to his data, which does not give conflicting statements.

Speaking on Metro TV, Mussah Dankwah stated, “Yes, I have been following a few of them, and some of them are very emphatic about their prophecies, and they believe comes from God.

Let’s see, you have another person predicting another person the same prophets, men of God, but the data will just pick one person. The data does not give a conflicting statement.

I will rather stick to my data and wait for what God does on 31st January”.

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“No Hiding Place for Corruption”- Arise Ghana storms US Embassy Accra to demand Ofori-Atta’s return

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“No Hiding Place for Corruption”- Arise Ghana storms US Embassy Accra to demand Ofori-Atta’s return

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, members of the pressure group Arise Ghana stormed the United States Embassy in Accra, demanding the return of former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta.

The Arise Ghana protesters gathered outside the embassy premises, clad in red and black attire, called on U.S. authorities to cooperate with Ghanaian institutions to ensure the return of embattled Ken Ofori-Atta.

The group were with placards bearing inscriptions such as “Let Ofori-Atta Face Justice,” “Ken’s Leadership Killed Ghanaians”, “Ken Is Needed in Ghana, ‘Bring Ken Home”, and “No Hiding Place for Corruption.”

Bernard Monah an PNC member, speaking to the media, stated, “We all know that as of now, Ken Ofori-Atta is no longer sick. He went to the U.S. to seek medical attention, and now he has healed himself and overstayed his visa. When he was flagged to be arrested, he went ahead to apply to be a permanent citizen of America.”

“This means that he has no plan to return to Ghana. He is avoiding coming back to face justice.”

 “So today is the beginning. We will stay here from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and we will come back tomorrow as well.

“We agreed with the police to protest for two weeks. After the two weeks, we have decided to do a sleepover here until the U.S. finds the need to bring Ken Ofori-Atta,” he said.

Meanwhile, Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to face a U.S. court on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, over his immigration violations.

According to reports, Ken Ofori-Atta’s hearing will be a virtual one.

Ken Ofori-Atta has been described by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)  as an illegal alien.

According to an ICE spokesperson, Ken Ofori-Atta is facing corruption and corruption-related charges in his home country.

ICE detailed that Ken Ofori-Atta entered the United States on May 28, 2025, on a visitor’s visa with an expiration date of November 27, 2025.

Also, Frank Davies, a lawyer for Ken Ofori-Atta, has said his client is happy ahead of his immigration hearing on January 20, 2026.

According to Frank Davies, his client is happy, and Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers in the US are also happy.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews Today on Monday, January 19, Frank Davies revealed, “Ken Ofori-Atta is happy. Our counterpart lawyers in America are happy. We are all waiting for the hearing tomorrow, which will be virtual”.

“What is happening tomorrow is a purely immigration matter. It has nothing to do with any extradition process, whether they call it revocation of visa or whatever,” he said.

He added, “Tomorrow is an immigration hearing for an adjustment of his immigration status in America, simply nothing more, nothing less. After tomorrow, we will all know the position.”

“I have never seen a liar like our former flagbearer” – Ken fires Bawumia over Wontumi’s comment

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“I have never seen a liar like our former flagbearer” – Ken fires Bawumia over Wontumi’s comment

Ken Agyapong an New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, has launched a scathing attack on former Vice President and flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia over a comment made by Chairman Wontumi.

In a viral video shared on Facebook, Ken Agyapong fired a shot at Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, calling him a liar over a comment he alleged was made by the 2024 flagbearer of the NPP.

Ken Agyapong’s outburst stems from comments made by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

According to Wontumi, Professor Adu Boahen was not retained by delegates in 1996 after contesting the 1992 election due to poor health.

Chairman Wontumi made these claims while speaking to NPP delegates in the Ashanti Region.

He noted that the claim is in a book authored by Apenten Appiah-Menka, who was an associate of Professor Adu Boahen.  

Kennedy Agyapong, reacting to the statement, fired a personal attack at Dr Bawumia, calling him a liar.

Mr Agyapong stated, “I have never seen a liar like our former flagbearer before. This man is a liar for saying that Adu Boahen did not contest because he was sick, you should not vote for a liar, a man who is lying to have power”.

“Listen to the history, Adu Boahen contested in 1992, and he won but lost the general election in 1996. The former flagbearer is in Kumasi, saying Adu Boahen was sick.  Kufuor contested Adu Boahen, and he beat him to become the flagbeaerr, he was fighting to go on oppose, and they did not agree.  

Someone who wants to lead this country, and you are lying and distorting history, don’t vote for someone like this. He has been given a nickname that he is a liar. He is a liar, and the people will not vote for him”.

He added, “When I heard him yesterday, a presidential candidate who wants people to vote for him will look eyeball and eyeball and lie, he is a big liar for saying Adu Boahen was sick, go and check history, I am more popular in this country than him, those who know him know him as a liar that is why we lost”.

Ken Agyapong added that the NPP lost in all of the Northern region, but Bawumia is claiming he got the highest votes, adding that Akufo-Addo had 20 parliamentary seats, but today the NPP has 10.

Meanwhile, Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko, a member of parliament for Effia and a member of the NPP presidential election committee, has revealed that all presidential aspirants will sign a peace pact on Thursday, January 22.

According to him, the move is to prevent internal divisions and to ensure a peaceful flagbearer election.

He highlighted that the initiative is meant to shield the party from factional tensions and security incidents.

The MP further detailed that the Ghana Police Service will oversee security during the election, adding that no machismo, no bodyguardism will be entertained.

Speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum, Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko detailed, “On Thursday, we are going to sign the peace pact. All the aspirants, together with our former presidents and the Peace Council, will sign a peace pact that commits them to the outcome of the election. The peace pact is to make it clear that whether you win or lose, you owe it to the party to pull everybody along,” he said.

“This party has survived worse moments,” he said.

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BREAKING – Legendary gospel musician Yaw Sarpong dead

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BREAKING – Legendary gospel musician Yaw Sarpong dead

Yaw Sarpong, a legendary gospel musician, has died.

Reports suggest that Yaw Sarpong died on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Emena Hospital in Kumasi.

His death was confirmed by artiste manager Nana Poku Ashis.

Sources close to his family revealed the legendary gospel musician was receiving medical care at the hospital.

The late Yaw Sarpong was widely respected for his groundbreaking contributions to Ghanaian gospel music.

He rose to fame as the long-time leader of the Asomafoɔ Gospel Band, with whom he produced several timeless gospel classics.

His music helped shape contemporary gospel music in Ghana.

His work earned him immense respect within the Christian community and the wider music industry over the years.

Many younger gospel artistes cite him as a major influence on their musical journeys.

The late Yaw Sarpong has been in music for nearly 5 decades, with his first album coming out in 1981, “Adesrede”.

His hit gospel songs include  ‘Awurade Kasa,’ ‘Tie Obiaa,’ and ‘Wo Haw Ne Hwan.’

Last year at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), Yaw Sarpong was honoured with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to Ghanaian gospel.

Taxi driver shot and killed by a woman at Tetegu Overhead

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Taxi driver shot and killed by a woman at Tetegu Overhead

A woman has allegedly shot and killed a taxi driver at Tetegu overhead on the Accra-Kasoa highway in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality.

Reports suggest the taxi driver was shot on Monday Janurary 19, 2026, around 11:16 p.m.

According to eyewitnesses, the incident may be linked to a robbery attempt.

Eyewitnesses suggest the incident ensued following an argument in which the woman threatened and later fired two shots to the rib area and shoulder of the driver.

Reports suggest the woman, after murdering the taxi driver, attempted to flee the scene but was hit by another vehicle and was arrested by a police patrol team.

In a viral video shared on X, the woman was seen being taken away by the police. The video also showed the lifeless body of the taxi driver still in his car.

In a post sharing the video on the incident on the social media platform X, EDHUB stated, “A taxi driver was shot and killed at Tetegu Overhead at about 11:16 p.m. last night, in an incident eyewitnesses believe may have been linked to a robbery attempt. Witnesses said an argument allegedly broke out inside the vehicle, during which a woman threatened to shoot the driver before allegedly firing two shots, hitting him in the rib area and the shoulder.

The suspect later attempted to flee but was struck by a passing vehicle. She was subsequently arrested by a police patrol team that had been alerted to the incident and was quickly removed from the scene to prevent a possible mob attack”.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians reacting to the tragic news wrote, “This is absolutely heartbreaking and tragic. How on earth did she manage to obtain a firearm? Our security and intelligence agencies urgently need to strengthen their efforts to prevent such incidents and truly safeguard our communities”.

A netizen added, “People need to be taught the psychology behind handling a gun. The fact that you own one doesn’t mean you are always right to use it. Possessing a gun can make you think you need to show ‘action’ at the least provocation, which will easily make you act irrational”.

Another X user stated, “Somebody who is this wicked shouldn’t be protected by the law. The police should have delayed because the mob would teach her a lesson”

Additionally, one more netizen stated, “I don’t know what went on there, but all I know is, thieves disguised themselves as taxi drivers on that stretch. My mom was a victim of that”.

“I will keep saying this, the rate at which civilians have access to firearms in the country is becoming alarming. Security services, CID, and Ghana Police should take a serious look at it or we will all face the consequences sooner than later”, one more X user added.

One last Ghanaian added, “Hmmmmmmm, there is a saying everyone is capable of doing something or anything oo so Be careful of human beings.. woman hmm the world is changing ooo”.

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“Ghanaians reaping the benefits of initiatives led by Dr Bawumia” – Sammi Awuku

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“Ghanaians reaping the benefits of initiatives led by Dr Bawumia” – Sammi Awuku

Sammi Awuku, the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North and a key figure in the Bawumia campaign, has made a shocking claim regarding the current state of Ghana.

According to Sammi Awuku, the Ghanaians are reaping the benefits of initiatives led by former vice president Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

The NPP MP is quoted by UTV Ghana to have said, Ghanaians are reaping the benefits of initiatives led by Dr Bawumia during his time as Vice President”.

Sammi Awuku’s remarks have sparked debate on social media, with some netizens saying, “But if the dollar goes up, NDC loses IMF. Give us a break and go rebuild the mighty npp”

A netizen added, “I’m getting confused with my own @nppghanahq and@Mbawumia Is the economy going well OR bad? We’re too divided, why? In one breath, the economy is hard under @JDMahama, then the achievements of the @OfficialNDCGh and @JDMahama are the initiative of @MBawumia. Like how?”.

One X user added, “@DennisMiracles@Gen_Buhari_and some comedians are saying the country is hard”

“So it’s no more: He was sidelined. He was just the mate. He was not handling the economy. He was not the finance minister. Every good thing that happened was by Bawums, but the bad ones were Addo Dee and Ken Ofori Atta, Russian Ukrainian war, Covid 19…. Yate wai, 2028 b3ba p3333”, an X user asserted.

Additionally, one more Ghanaian added, “I thought Miracles Aboagye and his Bawumia cohorts say Ghana is hard. What is Sammy Awuku saying now? Is it that Ghanaians are reaping hardship as reported by Miracles?”

Meanwhile, Sammi Awuku’s claims contrast with Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who has said prices of goods and services are rising despite the fall of the US dollar to the cedi. 

According to Miracles Aboagye, Ghacem, which was GH¢90 now GH¢120; roofing sheets, which were GH¢900, are now GH¢2000.

The NPP communicator asserted that when Ghanaians are complaining about the rising prices, the NDC government keeps saying the dollar has come down.

Miracles Aboagye stressed that the government needs to come clean and tell Ghanaians the truth about the rise in prices despite the appreciation of the cedi to the dollar.

Speaking at a forum assessing the government’s first year in office, dubbed the People’s Forum, Miracles Aboagye stated, “When the trotro drivers and taxi drivers complain, the NDC government says the dollar has come down. When market women complain, the government says the dollar has come down. And when unemployed teachers and nurses ask for what is due them, they are told to keep quiet because the dollar has come down”.

The view on the people’s forum is that the government needs to come clean with us; they need to tell us the truth, something is going on somewhere that they are not telling us. How is it that the dollar has come down, yet prices of day-to-day items that you and I will benefit from will go up?

They keep saying the market is wicked, the business people are wicked, and that is why they are not reducing prices”.

Miracles Aboagye further explained, “If I am a cold store owner and my import costs fall because the dollar is down, but I am paying 28% more for electricity and higher water bills, how will I reduce prices of meat or other products?” he asked.

Cement 42.5 R Ghacem, which was 90 cedis in December 2024, today it is selling between 110 and 120 cedis. Roofing sheets that were 900 cedis in 2024 are selling for 2000 cedis. 

He added, “A ball of Kenkey that they campaigned with, today Kenkey is selling for 7 cedis, and other places in Koforidua, the women are telling me that they are buying Kenkey for GH¢10. A pack of bottled water that was selling for 28 cedis, it’s selling for GH¢36, sachet water was GHS 8, now GHS 10, “he said.

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“No machismo, no bodyguardism will be entertained” – MP warns ahead of NPP primaries

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“No machismo, no bodyguardism will be entertained” – MP warns ahead of NPP primaries

Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko, a member of parliament for Effia and a member of the NPP presidential election committee, has said no machismo, no bodyguardism will be entertained during the NPP’s primaries.

According to the MP, the Ghana Police Service will oversee security during the election.

He also revealed that all presidential aspirants will sign a peace pact on Thursday, January 22.

Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko added that the move is to prevent internal divisions and to ensure a peaceful flagbearer election.

He highlighted that the initiative is meant to shield the party from factional tensions and security incidents.

Speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum, Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko detailed, “On Thursday, we are going to sign the peace pact. All the aspirants, together with our former presidents and the Peace Council, will sign a peace pact that commits them to the outcome of the election. The peace pact is to make it clear that whether you win or lose, you owe it to the party to pull everybody along,” he said.

“This party has survived worse moments,” he said.

Also, Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said the party is bigger than all five candidates contesting the flagbearership election.

The NPP General Secretary assured party members that the upcoming presidential primaries will be conducted freely, fairly, and transparently.

According to him, the NPP is bigger than all five candidates, and members must prioritise the long-term interests of the party. 

Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, Justin Frimpong stated, “The most important thing that the rank and file of our party must understand is that the NPP is bigger than all those five people who are contesting. At the end of the day, just as we have had several party stakeholders who contested in the previous election, this is their time. They will come, they will go, but the NPP will remain the NPP”.

“At the end of the day, if I lose the election and the processes were not fair, then it gives me the reason to rock the boat. It gives me the reason to stay back and say, ‘Well, you have decided to skew the process to favour a particular person. So, you go and do your own campaign. We don’t want that situation,’” he explained.

“Our supreme interest is to make sure that we go into the election as a united front. Then after the election, we remain as a united front, rather than scheming the process for one particular person,” Mr Frimpong added.

Meanwhile, Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah, the Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, has dropped a prophecy ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries on January 31, 2026.

According to the man of God, if care is not taken, the NPP primaries will be chaotic with bloodshed, people losing their lives, leading to division in the party.

Speaking during the 2025 31st Night Service, Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah stated, “NPP, please listen to this. Don’t despise what I’m saying to you… I saw an image which had human characteristics; it was like a human being. And this personality was standing in the midst of the contestants who were contesting in the flagbearership race.

“I saw that the personality, the image standing in the midst of the contestants, was bleeding, and I was asking God, what is the significance of this? And God said to me that the party’s election, if care is not taken and they are not careful enough, will become chaotic and there will be bloodshed, and some people will lose their lives in the process, and it will lead to division in the party,” he said.

He added, “Don’t despise what I’m saying. This is not politics; I’m not doing politics here. This is about the lives of people.”

“Don’t spoil your vote, Bawumia is going to win” – Annoh-Dompreh to NPP delegates

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“Don’t spoil your vote, Bawumia is going to win” – Annoh-Dompreh to NPP delegates

Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, has told New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates not to go and spoil their votes as he rallies support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

According to Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Bawumia is going to win the NPP presidential election, so delegates should not waste their vote by voting for other candidates.

The MP stressed that the NPP must be united behind a clear frontrunner for the rebuilding efforts of the party.

Frank Annoh-Dompreh stated, “Bawumia is going to win the forthcoming presidential primaries. So don’t go and spoil your vote,“

Dr Adutwum is my close friend, and we all worship as members of the Church of Pentecost. We even met at the business committee, and I told him, my brother, this battle is not yours,” Mr Annoh-Dompreh stated.

Frank Annoh-Dompreh further added that leadership succession within the party should be guided by long-term vision. He further told the other NPP aspirants, “This is not your time, although your time will come”.

The Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP reechoed his confidence that Dr Bawumia remains the best positioned to lead the party into the next general elections.

Also, Samuel Atta Akyea, a former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, has warned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against presenting a new presidential candidate for the 2028 elections.

Atta Akyea reminded the New Patriotic Party of Dr Bawumia’s performance in the 2024 elections, which he noted was in a difficult political environment.

According to Atta Akyea, internal assessments revealed Dr Mahamudu Bawumia was not a factor in the defeat, but rather voter fatigue after eight years in government.

Atta Akyea claimed that the ruling NDC would face challenges introducing a new candidate against Dr Bawumia, who he said already enjoys strong national recognition and credibility.

The former Abuakwa South MP warned that abandoning Dr Bawumia to present a new candidate would be a gamble for the NPP.

Speaking on Metro TV on Thursday, January 15, 2026,  Atta Akyea explained, “I am trying to show the arithmetic that when the situation was terribly bad, the persona of the man attracted him the 41 per cent that he got in the election. Common sense will suggest that we show him again,” he said.

“We have to lift him up again and then add about nine per cent to cross the 50 plus one mark. That is how we get him as president,” he stated.

“By the time the NDC brings a new candidate against Bawumia, who is already marketed and whose figures are in his favour, I am telling you there is nobody they will bring who will have the national appeal and the doctoral appeal more than Bawumia,” he added.

He added, “If we decide to start afresh with new people and allow the NDC to use propaganda against them, that will be a lottery the NPP should not get involved in”.

Police arrest three more suspects in the Adabraka Gold heist

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Police arrest three more suspects in the Adabraka Gold heist

The Ghana Police have announced the arrest of three more suspects linked to the Adabraka gold robbery.

According to reports, the Police arrested three additional suspects on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Ashaiman.

The three suspects have been identified as Nashiru Abubakari, also known as Soldier; Fatao Mohammed, popularly called Motorway; and a third suspect known as 50 Cent.

Following the arrest of the three suspects in Ashaiman, the total number of suspects arrested now stands at seven.

The suspects are currently in police custody and will be processed for court, while the police work on apprehending other accomplices believed to be linked to the robbery.

Also, the Police some days ago, announced that they have retrieved a vehicle linked to the Adabraka Gold heist.

According to the Police statement, a Toyota Highlander vehicle suspected of having been used in the Adabraka Gold Robbery in November 2024 has been recovered on January 15, 2026.

The Police statement reveals the vehicle was recovered at Ashaiman, Lebanon, from its owner, suspect Abdul Samid Larry, commonly known as “Touch.”

The Police confirmed the suspect has been arrested during the operation, with the Toyota Highlander impounded as an exhibit.

In a Facebook post, the Police statement read, “POLICE RETRIEVE VEHICLE USED IN ADABRAKA GOLD JEWELLERY SHOP ROBBERY

The Ghana Police Service has retrieved a Toyota Highlander vehicle used in the infamous Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop robbery that occurred in November 2024. The retrieval forms part of ongoing investigations into the high-profile robbery case.

The vehicle was recovered from its owner, suspect Abdul Samid Larry, popularly known as “Touch,” at Ashaiman, Lebanon, on 15th January 2026. The suspect was arrested during the operation, while the Toyota Highlander, identified as an exhibit in the robbery case, was impounded for further investigations.

The suspect is currently in lawful custody, assisting investigations as police work to establish his level of involvement and trace other persons connected to the crime.

The Ghana Police Service assures the public that investigations into the Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop robbery are ongoing and reiterates its commitment to bringing all persons involved to face the full rigours of the law.

It will be recalled that the Adabraka robbery happened when a group of armed men robbed a jewellery shop in broad daylight.

Viral videos from the robbery showed at least five heavily built men wielding various firearms and firing shots into the air.

Owners of the jewellery shop claimed that over GH¢7.5m was stolen from in the Adabraka daylight robbery.

Murder suspect hangs himself to death in Police Custody

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Murder suspect hangs himself to death in Police Custody

Agbey Avi, the prime suspect in the murder of Raphael Ganyo, a resource guard at Kalakpa Resource Reserve, has allegedly committed suicide in Police custody.

Days after his arrest, the suspect was found in the police cell with a blanket provided for sleeping, strapping his neck to a metal bar around the window.

Agbey Avi was arrested on Friday, January 9, following the murder of der of Ganyo in the early hours of January 6.

The deceased Agbey Avi was a hunter who had served multiple prison terms and, paying a fine as well as signing a bond never to enter the Reserve.

John Parker Atingah, Park Manager, Kalakpa Resource Reserve, stated, “We had several suspects in mind…, narrowed it to one key suspect, Agbey Avi. We kept monitoring and surveying, and on Friday, we had information that he was trying to escape. Collaboration among my men, the Anyirawase Police and community members led to his arrest”,

Francis Dusey, the District Chief Executive of Ho West and Chairman of the District Security Council (DISEC), said the arrest of the suspect followed an intense collaborative arrangement.

The Chairman added, “The police conducted investigations, and the suspect admitted opening fire on the Forestry Commission guard. His confession was recorded on audio”.

“He used the blanket provided to him, tearing it with his teeth and hanging himself,” he disclosed.

The news post shared by the State News on January 19, 2026, read, “Murder Suspect Found Dead in Police Custody.

Agbey Avi, the prime suspect in the murder of Raphael Ganyo, a resource guard at the Kalakpa Resource Reserve in the Volta Region, has reportedly died by suicide while in police detention at the Anyirawase Police Station.

Police sources say Agbey was discovered dead in his cell days after his arrest. He is alleged to have hanged himself using a blanket provided for sleeping, which he tied to a metal bar near the window in the inner cell.

Agbey, who was previously convicted multiple times for poaching in the reserve, had been taken into custody following the killing of the resource guard. Authorities are expected to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death”.

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“We will bring Boko Haram to Ghana; No justice, No Peace” – Mamprusi natives protest

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“We will bring Boko Haram to Ghana; No justice, No Peace” – Mamprusi natives protest

Some Mamprusi natives yesterday, January 19, 2026, protested the continuous detention of Alhaji Seidu Abagre, whom they describe as the original chief of Bawku.

According to one of the protesting Mamprusi natives, they will bring Boko Haram to Ghana if they do not get justice.

Speaking in a viral video, the Mamprusi native stated, “God will strike him, we will never recognise him,  where is he from, thinking that you could use force to intimidate us. Never, this is just the beginning, Wallahi, we will never surrender, we will bring Boko Haram to Ghana.

Another Mamprusi in the video added,  “No justice, no peace”

One more Mamprusi, “Where have you seen that a president selects a chief?”  

The Mamprusi natives’ comments protest follows the continuous detention of Alhaji Seidu Abagre, also known as Naa Sheriga Kulga II.

Alhaji Seidu Abagre was remanded into the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) after the Accra High Court refused his bail application.

Alhaji Seidu Abagre has been formally charged with impersonating a chief without proper qualifications and inciting riots in connection with the Bawku chieftaincy dispute.

Alhaji Seidu Abagre, a 79-year-old retired teacher removed from Bawku following recommendations in the Asantehene’s mediation report on the chieftaincy dispute, was charged with four offences, including acting as a chief without qualification, provocation of riot, offensive conduct likely to breach the peace, and fighting with weapons.

During his arraignment on January 19, he pleaded not guilty to all four charges.

The court rejected his bail application after the State argued that his release could threaten national security and disturb the peace in Bawku.

The court, in its ruling, acknowledged the constitutional pillars of the presumption of innocence and the right to personal liberty.

However, the High Court held that specific circumstances warranted denying bail, siding with the State’s argument on public safety.

Dr Justice Srem-Sai, the Deputy Attorney-General representing the state, argued that releasing Alhaji Abagre could threaten the fragile peace in Bawku.

“The Republic has a duty to maintain public safety, peace, and order,” Dr Srem-Sai

Lawyer Martin Kpebu, Martin Kpebu argued that Alhaji Abagre was held unlawfully for 26 days without being informed of any charges.

“The State has spent weeks looking for charges to prefer against the accused”, Kpebu stated.

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‘Illegal alien’ Ken Ofori-Atta faces a US Court today

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‘Illegal alien’ Ken Ofori-Atta faces a US Court today

Ken Ofori-Atta, the embattled Former Finance Minister, is expected to face a U.S. court on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, over his immigration violations.

According to reports, Ken Ofori-Atta’s hearing will be a virtual one.

Ken Ofori-Atta has been described by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)  as an illegal alien.

According to an ICE spokesperson, Ken Ofori-Atta is facing corruption and corruption-related charges in his home country.

ICE detailed that Ken Ofori-Atta entered the United States on May 28, 2025, on a visitor’s visa with an expiration date of November 27, 2025.

The ICE spokesperson responding to Tv3’s Joseph Ackah-Blay is quoted to have said, “Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta is an illegal alien from Ghana who is facing corruption and corruption-related charges in his home country. He entered the United States on May 28, 2025, on a visitor’s visa with an expiration date of November 27, 2025. Ofori-Atta overstayed his permitted admission”.

“He has been issued a notice to appear and will remain in ICE custody. He will be given due process before a Justice Department immigration judge,” the spokesperson said.

“The Trump administration has been abundantly clear: aliens must respect our laws or face the consequences. Overstaying a visa is an immigration law violation that can result in deportation,” he added.

Also, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, has shared more details regarding former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, pending US court appearance.

Speaking in an interview on Starr FM, Dr Ayine reiterated that his office is not investigating Ken Ofori-Atta in the SML scandal.

He, however, added that his office is currently investigating Ken Ofori-Atta over several other cases, including transactions and activities during his tenure as Minister of Finance.

According to AG Ayine, the Ken Ofori-Atta case at the US court is more serious than he thought, adding that Ghanaians will know what the US judge decides regarding his immigration status on January 20.

Dr Dominic Ayine stated, “The possibility is very high, and he could either self-deport or face deportation by the immigration judge on January 20. So after the hearing, we will get to know what the judge decides regarding his immigration status. But it’s more serious than I thought,” he said.

“I also mentioned that there are other investigations ongoing. So it is not only the SML investigation, which has been conducted by the OSP, that may lead to issues of accountability or alleged criminality. There are other investigations that I am undertaking, which will be announced at the appropriate time,” he added.

Meanwhile, Frank Davies, a lawyer for Ken Ofori-Atta, has said his client is happy ahead of his immigration hearing on January 20, 2026.

According to Frank Davies, his client is happy, and Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers in the US are also happy.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews Today on Monday, January 19, Frank Davies revealed, “Ken Ofori-Atta is happy. Our counterpart lawyers in America are happy. We are all waiting for the hearing tomorrow, which will be virtual”.

“What is happening tomorrow is a purely immigration matter. It has nothing to do with any extradition process, whether they call it revocation of visa or whatever,” he said.

He added, “Tomorrow is an immigration hearing for an adjustment of his immigration status in America, simply nothing more, nothing less. After tomorrow, we will all know the position.”

Transport Ministry to probe 313 Metro Mass buses auctioned for GH¢2,500 each

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Transport Ministry to probe 313 Metro Mass buses auctioned for GH¢2,500 each

Joseph Nikpe Bukari, the Minister of Transport, has launched an investigation into the reports surrounding the auctioning of over 300 Metro Mass Transit buses under the Akufo-Addo government.

Speaking to the media in Accra on Monday, January 19, the Transport Minister stated, “As for the auctions, this was what we had, but the boards are going through to see whether or not they were of correct merit for that amount,” he said.

He added, “It is not something that I can just say that it was whether over or it was not unduly priced but it was auctions that they did, and if we need to question or to go into it, I’ve instructed all the management and boards to have a second look at it, and then we’ll see what happens next.”

“But the reality today is how do we improve on the situation we have at hand, and we have come out with these measures with the unions, and I believe that this will bring some relief to our commuters,” he said.

His remarks follows, Haroun Apaw Wiredu, the Deputy Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit, has revealed that 313 Metro Mass buses were sold for GHC2,500 each in October 2020.

According to the Deputy MD, the 313 buses were sold after they were declared unserviceable, adding that the buses had minor issues but were deliberately written off and sold cheaply to cronies.

The Deputy MD of Metro Mass Transit Ltd asserted that the company was run like a criminal scheme known as “cannibalisation” under the previous government.

Speaking on Accra-based TV3, Mr Wiredu, “By 2017, when the previous government took the reins of power, it will surprise you to know that around 2017 and 2018, they declared over 400 buses unserviceable. Those buses were scrapped and sold to certain individuals associated with the system”.

“Then, two months before the 2020 election in October, another 313 buses were sold among some cronies. When I reviewed the report, I realised that a whole Metro Mass bus was sold for a paltry GH¢2,500,” Mr Wiredu added.

“What we realised was that the then management was involved in a business we called cannibalisation. Cannibalisation is a deliberate act—they saw scrapping buses as a low-hanging fruit, a way to milk the system,” he said.

He further added, “Deliberately, they would remove parts from a bus, and when it reached a certain point, they declared it unserviceable. Once declared unserviceable, they would call someone to buy it for, say, GH¢2,500 official fee”.

“We commissioned external auditors to get this issue resolved once and for all, and they submitted a draft report to us last week for our consideration,” he added.

Meanwhile, Godfred Abulbire, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), has announced plans to deploy a task force to deal with drivers charging exorbitant fares.

According to the General Secretary of the GPRTU, Godfred Abulbire, the enforcement exercise is expected to begin on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Godfred Abulbire highlighted that the Union will deploy its personnel at known locations where drivers exploit passengers.

Speaking to Citi News on Sunday, January 18, Godfred Abulbire stated, “What the drivers fear is banning them from loading. We have our own task force to ensure that they can’t go anywhere.

From what we have discussed, we have decided that on Monday, we will deploy most of our guys to all the vantage points where these exploitations take place to check if indeed these are our cars or not”.

“We will begin to brand our cars with GPRTU on them. If we see that you then go out to exploit people, we will fish you out and then take you out of the union,” he added.

313 Metro Mass buses were sold for GHC2,500 each in 2020 – Deputy MD

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313 Metro Mass buses were sold for GHC2,500 each in 2020 – Deputy MD

Haroun Apaw Wiredu, the Deputy Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit, has revealed that 313 Metro Mass buses were sold for GHC2,500 each in October 2020.

According to the Deputy MD, the 313 buses were sold after they were declared unserviceable, adding that the buses had minor issues but were deliberately written off and sold cheaply to cronies.

The Deputy MD of Metro Mass Transit Ltd asserted that the company was run like a criminal scheme known as “cannibalisation” under the previous government.

Speaking on Accra-based TV3, Mr Wiredu, “By 2017, when the previous government took the reins of power, it will surprise you to know that around 2017 and 2018, they declared over 400 buses unserviceable. Those buses were scrapped and sold to certain individuals associated with the system”.

“Then, two months before the 2020 election in October, another 313 buses were sold among some cronies. When I reviewed the report, I realised that a whole Metro Mass bus was sold for a paltry GH¢2,500,” Mr Wiredu added.

“What we realised was that the then management was involved in a business we called cannibalisation. Cannibalisation is a deliberate act—they saw scrapping buses as a low-hanging fruit, a way to milk the system,” he said.

He further added, “Deliberately, they would remove parts from a bus, and when it reached a certain point, they declared it unserviceable. Once declared unserviceable, they would call someone to buy it for, say, GH¢2,500 official fee”.

“We commissioned external auditors to get this issue resolved once and for all, and they submitted a draft report to us last week for our consideration,” he added.

Meanwhile, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, the Minister of Transport, has launched an investigation into the reports surrounding the auctioning of over 300 Metro Mass Transit buses under the Akufo-Addo government.

Speaking to the media in Accra on Monday, January 19, the Transport Minister stated, “As for the auctions, this was what we had, but the boards are going through to see whether or not they were of correct merit for that amount,” he said.

He added, “It is not something that I can just say that it was whether over or it was not unduly priced but it was auctions that they did, and if we need to question or to go into it, I’ve instructed all the management and boards to have a second look at it, and then we’ll see what happens next.”

“But the reality today is how do we improve on the situation we have at hand, and we have come out with these measures with the unions, and I believe that this will bring some relief to our commuters,” he said.

Furthermore, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice President, has assured Ghanaians that the government is aware of the transport crisis and steps are being taken to address the situation.

Speaking at a stakeholder meeting on Friday, January 16, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang recognised the difficulties currently faced by commuters. 

The Vice President stated, “Sometimes, the problem is caused by all kinds of situations, including even exploitation by some of our own drivers, long queues at bus stops and terminals, congestion and all kinds of stress that come with the situation”.

“We want our fellow countrymen and women to be aware that government is not blind to the situation, that we have not seen and we don’t care. We don’t think it is somebody’s problem; it is everybody’s problem. That is why I started by saying that we need to team up to find the solutions.”

The vice president further announced that the government will roll out buses for both public and private transport operators.

She added, “His Excellency has asked me to assure all of you that he will give support to Metro Mass, Aayalolo and the private sector with new high-occupancy buses in order to augment the services in the medium term”.

“We also have plans to ensure that those that need to be repaired, the processes will be expedited to ensure they can put more buses on the road as soon as possible,” she added.

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Alhaji Seidu Abagre denied bail, remanded into NIB custody

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Alhaji Seidu Abagre denied bail, remanded into NIB custody

Alhaji Seidu Abagre, also known as Naa Sheriga Kulga II, has been remanded into the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) after the Accra High Court refused his bail application.

Alhaji Seidu Abagre has been formally charged with impersonating a chief without proper qualifications and inciting riots in connection with the Bawku chieftaincy dispute.

Alhaji Seidu Abagre, a 79-year-old retired teacher removed from Bawku following recommendations in the Asantehene’s mediation report on the chieftaincy dispute, was charged with four offences, including acting as a chief without qualification, provocation of riot, offensive conduct likely to breach the peace, and fighting with weapons.

During his arraignment on January 19, he pleaded not guilty to all four charges.

The court rejected his bail application after the State argued that his release could threaten national security and disturb the peace in Bawku.

The court, in its ruling, acknowledged the constitutional pillars of the presumption of innocence and the right to personal liberty.

However, the High Court held that specific circumstances warranted denying bail, siding with the State’s argument on public safety.

Dr Justice Srem-Sai, the Deputy Attorney-General representing the state, argued that releasing Alhaji Abagre could threaten the fragile peace in Bawku.

“The Republic has a duty to maintain public safety, peace, and order,” Dr Srem-Sai

Lawyer Martin Kpebu, Martin Kpebu argued that Alhaji Abagre was held unlawfully for 26 days without being informed of any charges.

“The State has spent weeks looking for charges to prefer against the accused”, Kpebu stated.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of the Interior, in a brief statement last year, announced that personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have removed Alhaji Seidu Abagre, the rival Mamprusi chief, from Bawku in the Upper East Region.

According to the Ministry of the Interior, this follows recommendations contained in the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II mediation report.

The Interior Ministry statement read, “This afternoon, personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) removed Alhaji Seidu Abagre from Bawku, pursuant to the recommendations of the Otumfuo Asantehene Osei Tutu II mediation report regarding the Bawku affair.

Alhaji Seidu Abagre is safe in the care of the security agencies”.

This is part of the recommendation of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in his presentation of the final Bawku mediation report.

He recommended that the Overlord of Mamprugu, the Nayiri, accept Asigri Azoka as the Chief of Bawku and the head of the Kusasi Traditional Area.

The Otumfuo recommended that Seidu Abagre, who was recently installed by the Mamprusi side as a rival chief to the Bawku Naba, Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, should be recalled to Nalerigu.

According to the Otunfuo, Seidu Abagre, in his recommendation, must be recalled to Nalerigu and reassigned to perform a different traditional role at the Palace of the Nayiri in Nalerigu, or if he chooses to stay in Bawku, he should stay as an ordinary citizen.

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NPP presidential aspirants to sign a peace pact on Janurary 22

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NPP presidential aspirants to sign a peace pact on Janurary 22

Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko a member of parliament for Effia and member of the NPP presidential election committee has revealed, all presidential aspirant will sign a peace pact on Thursday, January 22.

According to him, the move is to prevent internal divisions and to ensure a peaceful flagbearer election.

He highlighted the initiative is meant to shield the party from factional tensions and security incidents.

The MP further detailed that the Ghana Police Service will oversee security during the election adding that no machismo, no bodyguardism will be entertained.

Speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum, Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko  detailed, “On Thursday, we are going to sign the peace pact. All the aspirants, together with our former presidents and the Peace Council, will sign a peace pact that commits them to the outcome of the election. The peace pact is to make it clear that whether you win or lose, you owe it to the party to pull everybody along,” he said.

“This party has survived worse moments,” he said.

Also, Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said the party is bigger than all five candidates contesting the flagbearership election.

The NPP General Secretary assured party members that the upcoming presidential primaries will be conducted freely, fairly, and transparently.

According to him, the NPP is bigger than all five candidates, and members must prioritise the long-term interests of the party. 

Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, Justin Frimpong stated, “The most important thing that the rank and file of our party must understand is that the NPP is bigger than all those five people who are contesting. At the end of the day, just as we have had several party stakeholders who contested in the previous election, this is their time. They will come, they will go, but the NPP will remain the NPP”.

“At the end of the day, if I lose the election and the processes were not fair, then it gives me the reason to rock the boat. It gives me the reason to stay back and say, ‘Well, you have decided to skew the process to favour a particular person. So, you go and do your own campaign. We don’t want that situation,’” he explained.

“Our supreme interest is to make sure that we go into the election as a united front. Then after the election, we remain as a united front, rather than scheming the process for one particular person,” Mr Frimpong added.

Meanwhile, Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah, the Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, has dropped a prophecy ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries on January 31, 2026.

According to the man of God, if care is not taken, the NPP primaries will be chaotic with bloodshed, people losing their lives, leading to division in the party.

Speaking during the 2025 31st Night Service, Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah stated, “NPP, please listen to this. Don’t despise what I’m saying to you… I saw an image which had human characteristics; it was like a human being. And this personality was standing in the midst of the contestants who were contesting in the flagbearership race.

“I saw that the personality, the image standing in the midst of the contestants, was bleeding, and I was asking God, what is the significance of this? And God said to me that the party’s election, if care is not taken and they are not careful enough, will become chaotic and there will be bloodshed, and some people will lose their lives in the process, and it will lead to division in the party,” he said.

He added, “Don’t despise what I’m saying. This is not politics; I’m not doing politics here. This is about the lives of people.”

“Do you think we are chickens? if you try, I will also harm you” – Prophet El Bernard tackle Abronye

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“Do you think we are chickens? if you try, I will also harm you” – Prophet El Bernard tackle Abronye

Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, the General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries has tackled the Abronye DC the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman.

In a viral video shared on X, Prophet El Bernard responds forcefully to claims by Abronye DC accusing him of delivering a “fake prophecy” ahead of January 31st.

This follows the man of God constantly prophesying that the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, would become the next flagbearer of the party.

Prophet El Bernard speaking to his church members on January 18, 2026 emphasied that his message was not a prediction but a revelation of what has already happened.

He further addresses threats and dismissed attempts to discredit him and draws parallels to past warnings he says were ignored until events unfolded.

The man of God warned Abronye DC and another critic not attempt to harm him, warning that he would retaliate if provoked.

He further highlighted that Abronye DC and other NPP faithful are engage in negative name-calling because his prophecies does not favour them.

Speaking to his Church congregation, Prophet El Bernard stated, “Do you think we are chickens? Do you think Ghana belongs to you alone? We are interested in Ghana the same way you are interested in it. I have told people that if you are not interested in what I am doing in this church, you can go to Presby or Methodist”.

“Ask yourself why it is that when I prophesy, some people don’t like it. I don’t care whether you like it or not,” he added.

He added, “He should ask the 15 MPs who came to see me whether I asked them for money. He should ask them whether I contacted them after they left. Or do you think I am like any other person? If I haven’t seen it, I won’t come here to say it”.

“I have so much confidence in what I have seen. You can’t do me anything, and even if you try, I will also harm you. Nobody can touch anybody in this country”

“Do you think we are liars? When the prophecy doesn’t favour them, they start tagging you as a fake man of God. I am saying this to dare those who think they can hurt me. You are joking. Stop that because I am well prepared,” he warned.

Meanwhile, Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun, has said the former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team wanted him to prophesy for their candidate.

According to the man of God, he boldly told them Kennedy Agyapong had already won the NPP presidential primaries ahead of the 2026 elections.

Prophet ElBernard asserted that Akosua Manu, an NPP parliamentary candidate in the 2024 election, was the one asked to sway him to prophesy in favour of Dr Bawumia, adding that he declined a meeting with the former vice president.

The man of God is quoted as saying, “Team Bawumia wanted me to prophesy for DMB, but I told them that Ken has already won.  Akosua Manu was the one charged with leading talks to sway me to Dr Bawumia, but I stood firm and declined a meeting with Dr Bawumia”.

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“Ken Ofori-Atta is haunted by enriching his family at the state’s expense” – Lawyer Kpebu

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“Ken Ofori-Atta is haunted by enriching his family at the state’s expense” – Lawyer Kpebu

Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner has said former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta is being haunted by enriching his family at the state’s expense.

Lawyer Kpebu is quoted by TV3 to have said, “He is haunted by actions that enriched his family at the expense of the state. That is what is killing him”.

His comments follows, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detaining Ken Ofori-Atta.

Meanwhile, Kofi Bentil, the Vice President of IMANI Africa, has said that a government appointees making bad decisions in government is not a crime.

According to Kofi Bentil, the bad decision becomes a crime if it can be proven that the decision was made to profit oneself corruptly and also caused financial loss to the State.

 Speaking on the Key Points current affairs programme on TV 3 on Saturday, 17 January 2026, Kofi Bentil stated, “I have said publicly that any prosecutor who charges in a high-profile case like this with over seventy-eight charges is not serious.”

“I don’t think the charges are serious. Making bad decisions in government is not a crime unless we can prove that you made decisions to profit yourself corruptly, caused financial loss to the state, or you had intentions,” Kofi Bentil stated.

Kofi Bentil further added that Ken Ofori-Atta would like to return to Ghana but fears how he will be treated.

He added, “I know that Ken will love to come back, but he is apprehensive of how he will be treated because of the kinds of things that have been said and done in the past one year”.

“It is not about the charges he is afraid of, he is afraid of the treatment he will get…nobody is above the law, so Ken Ofori-Atta is not above the law. If, for some reason, he has to come and face whatever, Ambassador Smith says he thinks he will come and face it, but he is afraid of how he will be treated.

“I am saying that based on everything, his apprehension is that even though he is a sick man who has gone through all these surgeries and he is recuperating and whatever it is, he does not think that he will be treated well, like what Ambassador Smith is saying,” he stated.

He added, “My point is that if there is a way to try this man, go ahead and do it. We who are close to him think that what Ambassador Smith said is the truth. Ken would like to come, he is not above the law, not so we are not asking for special treatment, but what will it take for us to facilitate his coming so he will subject himself to these things”.

Also, Victor Emmanuel Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, has revealed a phone call he received from Ken Ofori-Atta’s cousin, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko.

According to Ghana’s Ambassador to US, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko told him the former finance minister wants to return to Ghana but fears how he would be treated.

Speaking on TV3’s The KeyPoints on January 17, Ghana’s Ambassador to the US stated, “Gabby called me and said Ken wants to come, but he is afraid of how he will be treated’.

” So I told him I wanted to meet Ken and give him the assurance that he will be taken through the legal process, because the Attorney-General, Dr Ayine, gave me that assurance,” Ambassador Smith said.

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“Ken Ofori-Atta is happy” – Lawyer claims ahead of January 20 immigration hearing

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“Ken Ofori-Atta is happy” – Lawyer claims ahead of January 20 immigration hearing

Frank Davies, a lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said his client is happy ahead of his immigration hearing, Janurary 20, 2026.

According to Frank Davies, his client is happy and Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers in the US are also happy.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews Today on Monday, January 19, Frank Davies revealed, “Ken Ofori-Atta is happy. Our counterpart lawyers in America are happy. We are all waiting for the hearing tomorrow, which will be virtual”.

“What is happening tomorrow is a purely immigration matter. It has nothing to do with any extradition process, whether they call it revocation of visa or whatever,” he said.

He added, “Tomorrow is an immigration hearing for an adjustment of his immigration status in America, simply nothing more, nothing less. After tomorrow, we will all know the position.”

Meanwhile, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, has shared more details regarding former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, pending US court appearance.

Speaking in an interview on Starr FM, Dr Ayine reiterated that his office is not investigating Ken Ofori-Atta in the SML scandal.

He, however, added that his office is currently investigating Ken Ofori-Atta over several other cases, including transactions and activities during his tenure as Minister of Finance.

According to AG Ayine, the Ken Ofori-Atta case at the US court is more serious than he thought, adding that Ghanaians will know what the US judge decides regarding his immigration status on January 20.

Dr Dominic Ayine stated, “The possibility is very high, and he could either self-deport or face deportation by the immigration judge on January 20. So after the hearing, we will get to know what the judge decides regarding his immigration status. But it’s more serious than I thought,” he said.

“I also mentioned that there are other investigations ongoing. So it is not only the SML investigation, which has been conducted by the OSP, that may lead to issues of accountability or alleged criminality. There are other investigations that I am undertaking, which will be announced at the appropriate time,” he added.

Additionally,  Ken Ofori-Atta, has been described by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)  as an illegal alien.

According to an ICE spokesperson, Ken Ofori-Atta is facing corruption and corruption-related charges in his home country.

ICE detailed that Ken Ofori-Atta entered the United States on May 28, 2025, on a visitor’s visa with an expiration date of November 27, 2025.

The ICE spokesperson responding to Tv3’s Joseph Ackah-Blay is quoted to have said, “Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta is an illegal alien from Ghana who is facing corruption and corruption-related charges in his home country. He entered the United States on May 28, 2025, on a visitor’s visa with an expiration date of November 27, 2025. Ofori-Atta overstayed his permitted admission”.

“He has been issued a notice to appear and will remain in ICE custody. He will be given due process before a Justice Department immigration judge,” the spokesperson said.

“The Trump administration has been abundantly clear: aliens must respect our laws or face the consequences. Overstaying a visa is an immigration law violation that can result in deportation,” he added.

“I’m not a murderer” – Bright Aweh a suspect in the murder of Immigration officer Stephen Amoah

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“I’m not a murderer” – Bright Aweh a suspect in the murder of Immigration officer Stephen Amoah

Bright Aweh, a lead suspect in the alleged murder of Immigration officer Stephen King Amoah has broken his silence about charges levelled against him.

The suspect, Bright Aweh making an appearance at the Adabraka District Court on Monday, January 19, 2026 insisted of his innocent.

According to Bright Aweh, he is not a murderer and did not kill his friend and believes Ghana’s justice system will find him not guilty of the charges.

Speaking to journalist while being ushered into a police vehicle, Bright Aweh he stated, “I didn’t kill my friend. I’m not a murderer. I will pass through it painfully for justice to be served”.

Bright Aweh is standing trial alongside Thomas Zigah for the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah.

Meanwhile, details of how the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen Amoah at the residence of the main suspect have emerged.

Ghana Chronicles in a post on X on August 26, 2025, detailed, “Bright Aweh, the prime suspect, lived with his wife in a storey building. On the morning of the incident, he sent his wife on an errand, ensuring she was out of the house.

To clear the compound, Bright told his upstairs neighbour, who was leaving for work, not to return early because he planned to fumigate due to a “funny smell.”

When the neighbour offered to chip in for fumigation chemicals, Bright refused, insisting he’d handle it alone, raising suspicions about his true intentions.

Bright also confronted another neighbour about their CCTV facing his compound. The neighbour claimed it was faulty, but later installed a 360° camera that recorded three motorbikes entering Bright’s house before Amoah arrived. Their purpose remains a mystery”.

The further narrated, “Stephen Amoah, the victim, told his nephew he was visiting Bright to collect money owed to him. Tragically, he entered the house and never came out alive.

 Later, Bright’s car was seen leaving the compound, its contents unknown, adding to the growing list of suspicious activities.

Disturbingly, WhatsApp messages were sent from Stephen’s phone after the incident, claiming, “I have received the money, my wife is not around, so today I am going to chase girls,” suggesting an attempt to mislead investigators.

Following Bright’s arrest, a second suspect, Thomas Zigah (AKA Nii Jaase), was apprehended. A third suspect was also detained but has since died under unclear circumstances.

The calculated moves by Bright—clearing the house, deflecting neighbours, and the mysterious motorbikes—point to a meticulously planned crime. What drove him to such lengths? The investigation continues”.

Furthermore, the Ghana Police Service has announced that they have discovered weapons used in the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen Amoah at the residence of the main suspect.

According to the police, during a search of the suspect’s home, they found bloodstains in the living room and evidence of a freshly painted wall, apparently intended to conceal the crime.

The Police revealed a separate search at another location uncovered a blood-stained carpet that had been burned and a fufu pestle stained with blood.

COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, detailed that all recovered items were sent for forensic analysis, which confirmed the presence of human blood.

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Video – Prof Jane Naana travels to Guinea with Ghana’s presidential jet

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Video – Prof Jane Naana travels to Guinea with Ghana’s presidential jet

The vice president of Ghana, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Saturday January 17, 2026 travelled to Guinea on board Ghana’s presidential jet the Falcon 900EX.

Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang travel to Conakry, Guinea, to attend the investiture ceremony of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya.

She was accompanied by her Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Alex Segbefia; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa; and her Spokesperson, Ama Pratt.

In a post shared by Prof Jane Naana on social media she wrote, “On behalf of the Government and people of Ghana, I congratulated the President and reaffirmed Ghana’s readiness to work with Guinea to advance regional integration, trade, security cooperation, and people-to-people relations within the framework of ECOWAS and the African Union”.

She returned to Ghana on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

The vice president video confirmed that Ghana’s presidential jet is back in active service after undergoing an extended eight-month maintenance and repair programme in France.

A statement from the Jubilee House had earlier revealed when President John Dramani Mahama will resume flying in the Falcon EX jet, Ghana’s presidential jet.

According to the Jubilee House statement, President Mahama will only fly on the Falcon EX jet after the Air Force certifies it as safe, according to a statement from the Jubilee House.

The Jubilee House is quoted by TV3 to have said, “President Mahama will use Falcon EX only after Airforce clears the jet as safe”.

Also, the Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has revealed that Ghana’s presidential jet, the Falcon 900 Executive Jet, has returned home after eight months of repair work in France.

According to Bright Simons, Ghana’s presidential jet underwent a compulsory maintenance process while in France.

In a post on X, Bright Simons wrote, “Ghana’s presidential jet has been delivered safely back into the custody of the Ghana Air Force since Monday, the 10th of November. Exactly 8 months after it was sent to the Dassault Falcon Service MRO base at Paris Le Bourget (PLB).

Whilst at PLB, it underwent a MANDATORY 24-month and 1600-hour technical inspection”.

Mr Simons further detailed, “During this extensive inspection, severe defects affecting the fuel tank and a turbofan were discovered, triggering prolonged repairs that could only be done with manufacturer assistance at that specific Dassault facility.

All the complex repairs, final tests (including leak tests, engine ground runs, and acceptance flights), have been successfully completed. The long delay in completing the repairs was due to some apparent difficulty sourcing certain OEM-certified spare parts. The aircraft has, however, been given the all clear by DFS now.

Before delivery to Accra, a positioning flight from Marseille, relating to minor logistics, was conducted”, his post concluded.

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It unfortunate Ken is not coming, he is innocent until proven guilty – Kofi Amoabeng

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It unfortunate Ken is not coming, he is innocent until proven guilty – Kofi Amoabeng

Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, a business mogul has weighed in on the brouhaha surrounding former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, it is unfortunate Ken is not coming back to Ghana to face his charges, he argued that Ofori-Atta is still innocent until proven guilty.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on Monday, January 19, 2026, Kofi Amoabeng stated, “Now, if we want to talk about the finance minister, until the state can prove that, yes, he did a few things here and there, which cost the nation something, he’s not guilty. The only unfortunate thing is that either he cannot come or he’s not coming,” he said.

“When UT Bank was collapsed, and they told me that they were going to investigate it, I said, okay, bring it on. And I was advised by people that, if you have to leave, I said, leave for what? I have nothing to fear about the system, and therefore I stayed,” he revealed.

Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng asserted that Ofori-Atta’s absence from Ghana has created speculation, but warned Ghanaians against drawing conclusions.

He added, “The only difference is that he decided to leave, or he wasn’t well, therefore he left, and I’m not judging. If he had been here, probably he would have been able to clear himself, but staying away then brings people to all sorts of conclusions that you are running away from justice and all those things”.

“But I honestly don’t have any opinion on it. He was like a brother to me, and he’s still like a brother to me, and I don’t bear him any grudge. I certainly don’t hate him. I wish that God would help him and resolve the situation for him. I don’t bear grudges. I don’t hate people. It eats you up, so I’ve learned not to do that,” he added.

Also, Kofi Bentil, the Vice President of IMANI Africa, has said that a government appointees making bad decisions in government is not a crime.

According to Kofi Bentil, the bad decision becomes a crime if it can be proven that the decision was made to profit oneself corruptly and also caused financial loss to the State.

 Speaking on the Key Points current affairs programme on TV 3 on Saturday, 17 January 2026, Kofi Bentil stated, “I have said publicly that any prosecutor who charges in a high-profile case like this with over seventy-eight charges is not serious.”

“I don’t think the charges are serious. Making bad decisions in government is not a crime unless we can prove that you made decisions to profit yourself corruptly, caused financial loss to the state, or you had intentions,” Kofi Bentil stated.

Kofi Bentil further added that Ken Ofori-Atta would like to return to Ghana but fears how he will be treated.

He added, “I know that Ken will love to come back, but he is apprehensive of how he will be treated because of the kinds of things that have been said and done in the past one year”.

“It is not about the charges he is afraid of, he is afraid of the treatment he will get…nobody is above the law, so Ken Ofori-Atta is not above the law. If, for some reason, he has to come and face whatever, Ambassador Smith says he thinks he will come and face it, but he is afraid of how he will be treated.

“I am saying that based on everything, his apprehension is that even though he is a sick man who has gone through all these surgeries and he is recuperating and whatever it is, he does not think that he will be treated well, like what Ambassador Smith is saying,” he stated.

He added, “My point is that if there is a way to try this man, go ahead and do it. We who are close to him think that what Ambassador Smith said is the truth. Ken would like to come, he is not above the law, not so we are not asking for special treatment, but what will it take for us to facilitate his coming so he will subject himself to these things”.

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Photos – Notorious drug ‘queen’ busted by NACOC

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Photos – Notorious drug ‘queen’ busted by NACOC

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has revealed they have arrested a Notorious drug ‘queen’ in a major operation in Buduburam in Gomoa East Municipal of the Central Region.

NACOC revealed the suspect were under close surveillance due several complaints received regarding their illegal activities.

According to NACOC, the major operation was carried out on Friday, 16 January 2026 which led to the arrest of 32-year-old woman, identified as Rebecca Afia Naa Dei Kotei known as ‘mother’.

The suspect has long been tagged as the central player in the drug activities.

NACOC raid resulted in seizure of suspected cannabis, tramadol, and other controlled substances with other individual arrested and taken into custody.

Official of NACOC highlighted that the arrested individuals will be processed for court to face justice for their crimes.

This latest raid by NACOC follows an earlier operation during the festive-season crackdown code-named “Operation White Ember”, which has led to the arrest of 72 suspects in Eastern and Greater Accra regions.

NACOC “Operation White Ember” targeted Madina Redco Flats, Zongo Junction, and the railway slums around Airport City in the Greater Accra Region.

In the Eastern Region, Mamfe and Tutu were stormed by NACOC officers.

72 suspects were arrested during the operations.

On Friday, December 26, NACOC Operation White Ember also stormed the Tema Community One and Teshie Nungua additional arrests were made with narcotic substances seized.

Also, NACOC operations were carried out at shopping malls and beaches across the capital.

Meanwhile, Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations of NACOC, Francis Opoku Amoah, has boldly assured Ghanaians that their raids are not going to be one-off as they will be sustained.

According to Francis Opoku Amoah, the Commission is determined to intensify the fight against illicit drugs.

Speaking in an interview on Channel One Newsroom on Sunday, December 28, the Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations of NACOC stated, “Let me assure the general public that it is not going to be a one-off thing [raids].

It is something that we will continue to do, whatever we say that we’re going to do with the help of God, with our professional training, guidance, support and leadership of our current management, I’m very sure that we will see to the end of everything that we say we’re going to do,” he said.

“Say something once you see some of these activities in your locality, we will investigate and take action,” he appealed.

“I still have a swollen leg” – US deportee who was dragged on the floor by Ghana immigration officers speaks

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“I still have a swollen leg” – US deportee who was dragged on the floor by Ghana immigration officers speaks

58-year-old Rabbiatu Kuyateh a Sierra Leonean nurse who was living in Maryland, US, deported by the United States (US) and received by the government of Ghana has broken her silence after she was dragged on the floor by the Ghana immigration officers.

 In the viral video shared on X, immigration officials were seen dragging a woman on the floor out of a hotel in Ogbojo, Accra.

Reports suggest the incident happened at the Vicsem Hotel in Ogbojo, a suburb of Accra.

The US deportees were scheduled to be repatriated to their respective countries.

The Sierra Leonean woman who is alleged to be a registered nurse and who lived in the United States for 35 years.

According to the information gathered, the woman pleaded with officials to remain in Ghana as she claimed to have no relatives in Sierra Leone.

The Immigration officers declined her appeal; however, reports suggest she suffered an asthma attack during the confrontation with the officers.

The US deportees were brought into Ghana as part of an arrangement with the United States.

Speaking in an interview with Reuters, Kuyateh revealed she was arrested and detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in July 2025 for living in the US without proper documentation.

She revealed that despite a court ruling that she should not be deported to Sierra Leone because of fears of being tortured due to her father’s the immigration authorities eventually deported her to Ghana in November 2025.

According to her after staying in a hotel in Ghana for about six days, her worst fears when Ghanaian immigration officers told her they were sending her to her home country.

She stated, “They (the Ghanaian immigration officers) asked if I was ready, and I said, ‘I’m ready for what?’ They said they were about to take me to the airport. I asked ‘what airport’, and they said they were about to take me to Freetown.

“That was when I responded to them and said, ‘Go to Freetown! Ghana is supposed to be my safe haven. I cannot go to Freetown because of political reasons,’” she narrated.

She further narrate how the Ghanaian officials began to forcibly remove her, “So, they started dragging me downstairs. I had a wig on; they took the wig off. I still have a swollen leg. That was when I bumped my left ankle, so it is still swollen,” she said.

It will be recalled that President John Mahama, speaking to the media last year, revealed that some 14 US deportees arrived in Ghana, with several of them being Nigerians and a Gambian.

He cited the regional bloc Ecowas’s free movement protocol that allows citizens of member states to enter other West African countries without a visa for up to 90 days.

John Mahama further revealed that Ghana had already facilitated the return of the Nigerians to their country, while the Gambian was still being assisted.

He stated, “We were approached by the US to accept third-party nationals who were being removed from the US. And we agreed with them that West African nationals were acceptable”.

“The government of Ghana took the principled and humanitarian decision to accept the limited number of West African nationals deported from the United States under exceptional circumstances, in line with Ghana’s long-standing Pan-African ideals and unwavering commitment to regional solidarity,” President Mahama stated.

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Sex workers, migrant beggars won’t be tolerated in Kumasi – KMA boss

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Sex workers, migrant beggars won’t be tolerated in Kumasi – KMA boss

Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, the Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has boldly declared Sex workers and migrant beggars won’t be tolerated in Kumasi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In related news, a Nigerian woman commercial sex worker in Sekondi, was allegedly assaulted by a client on Friday night, December 26, 2025.

The Nigerian woman has been identified as Nancy.

According to Nancy, the client agreed to pay GH¢50 for a short session after the agreed time had elapsed.

She revealed she was exhausted with the client and then demanded a refund, which led to a disagreement which escalated into an assault.

The State News who shared the story on X wrote, “A Nigerian woman identified as Nancy, who reportedly works as a commercial sex worker in Sekondi, has alleged that she was assaulted by a client on Friday night.

Speaking to Connect FM’s Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, Nancy said the client agreed to pay GH¢50 for a short session and took her to his residence. She explained that after the agreed time had elapsed, she told him she was exhausted and could not continue.

According to her account, the client then demanded a refund, which she refused, stating that the service had already been rendered. The situation reportedly escalated when he attempted to seize her mobile phone and subsequently assaulted her.

Nancy has since reported the matter to the Sekondi Police, who issued her with a medical form to seek hospital examination and treatment”.

“Public officers, ordinary people who steal will vomit it all” – Agyinasare declares

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“Public officers, ordinary people who steal will vomit it all” – Agyinasare declares

Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, the founder of Perez Chapel International has declared Public officers and ordinary people who steal will vomit them.

According to Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, person who engage in corrupt act will pay for their actions.

Speaking in a viral video shared on X on January 18, 2026, Archbishop Agyinasare stated, “Public officers and those who go into public office, including politics, and within four years acquire more than a house and a good car because they stole, inflated prices, or inflated contracts, will vomit it”.

He added, “Ordinary people who work for others in this nation and steal from them will also vomit it,” he added.

In an earlier news, Archbishop Charles Agyinasare has urged the John Mahama-led government to make sure that persons who looted state resources are not left unpunished.

According to Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, although the Mahama government has ushered in fresh hope for renewal and reform, no accused person has been tried and jailed after a year.

Speaking to his congregation on 31st December 2025, Watch-night Agyinasare quoted Ecclesiastes 8:11 to drive home the need to punish criminals. “Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore, the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.”

He lamented, “In one year of the NDC government, not many have been tried and jailed yet, even though there was so much campaigning on dealing with corruption. We must turn around and insist that punishment meets wrongdoing and those who have swallowed our riches must be made to vomit.”

The man of God added, “AI analysis reflects a common Ghanaian perception: politics is seen as a route to personal enrichment—procurement scandals, weak accountability, and a ‘soli’ culture of cash handouts, especially during elections.”

“The way some politicians are enriching themselves before the ordinary citizens very soon we would have more politicians than citizens because everyone would want to be a politician.”

Agyinasare further expressed frustration that the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament saying, “regularly exposes appointees and politically exposed individuals who cause financial loss to the nation,” but “Often, nothing happens, or at best, they receive a mere slap on the wrist.”

“The youth see people enter public office and suddenly own eight houses in four years,” Archbishop Agyinasare said.

He added, “the youth are no longer committed to democracy; they want governments that secure their future,” recalling: “During HE John Mahama’s inauguration, the visiting President who received the loudest applause was Captain Traoré of Burkina Faso. In fact, he is the ideal head of state for most African youth because they think he is helping his people, not looting from them.”

“Just four weeks ago in Benin, an attempted coup occurred—one day after my return from ministering there,” he noted.

Agyinasare further stressed that political corruption is pushing the youth into corruption “How can someone be caught in an alleged romance scam, and our youth go on demonstration? They claim he is their role model. It means once you have money, people don’t care how you got it. We must turn around.”

 “Masons building people’s houses steal the cement, those who work with the iron rods steal them, electricians steal cables from their site, storekeepers steal their masters”, he added.

The man of God added,  “As ministers and believers, we must live above reproach, refusing compromise and corruption in every form—financially, sexually, relationally, and in leadership. We must turn away from covetousness that leads people to steal—from communities, schools, shops, churches—and yet see culprits jailed for years while others go free.”

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GPRTU to deploy taskforce today to deal with drivers charging exorbitant fares

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GPRTU to deploy taskforce today to deal with drivers charging exorbitant fares

Godfred Abulbire, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced plans to deploy taskforce to deal with drivers charging exorbitant fares.

According to the General Secretary of the GPRTU, Godfred Abulbire, the enforcement exercise is expected to begin on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Godfred Abulbire highlighted that the Union will deploy it personnel at known locations where drivers exploit passengers.

Speaking to Citi News on Sunday, January 18, Godfred Abulbire stated, “What the drivers fear is banning them from loading. We have our own task force to ensure that they can’t go anywhere.

From what we have discussed, we have decided that on Monday, we will deploy most of our guys to all the vantage points where these exploitations take place to check if indeed these are our cars or not”.

“We will begin to brand our cars with GPRTU on them. If we see that you then go out to exploit people, we will fish you out and then take you out of the union,” he added.

In related news,  the Vice President, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has assured Ghanaians that the government is aware of the transport crisis and steps are being taken to address the situation.

Speaking at a stakeholder meeting on Friday, January 16, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang recognised the difficulties currently faced by commuters. 

The Vice President stated, “Sometimes, the problem is caused by all kinds of situations, including even exploitation by some of our own drivers, long queues at bus stops and terminals, congestion and all kinds of stress that come with the situation”

“We want our fellow countrymen and women to be aware that government is not blind to the situation, that we have not seen and we don’t care. We don’t think it is somebody’s problem; it is everybody’s problem. That is why I started by saying that we need to team up to find the solutions.”

The vice president further announced that the government will roll out buses for both public and private transport operators.

She added, “His Excellency has asked me to assure all of you that he will give support to Metro Mass, Aayalolo and the private sector with new high-occupancy buses in order to augment the services in the medium term”.

“We also have plans to ensure that those that need to be repaired, the processes will be expedited to ensure they can put more buses on the road as soon as possible,” she added.

Fire consumes 14 rooms at Kukurizua in the Upper East

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Fire consumes 14 rooms at Kukurizua in the Upper East

A domestic fire has consumed 14 rooms at Kukurizua in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region.

Report from the Ghana Fire Service detailed that the domestic fire outbreak destroyed 14 rooms in a multiple-room residential building.

The Fire Service revealed they received a distress call afte which firefighters were deployed just two minutes later at 1010 hours with the team arriving at 1015 hours with the fire already raging.

The Firefighters worked swiftly to contain the blaze by 1055 hours and fully extinguishing it at 1120 hours.

According to the Fire Service 14 rooms were extensively damaged by the fire with four other rooms salvaged by actions of the firefighters.

The GNFS detailed that the fire destroyed portions of the building’s roofing, along with electronic appliances, furniture, and other household.

Also, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service are currently investigating the situation that led to the outbreak.

In related news, a Samuel Addo, a journalist with Class FM who is stationed in the Central Region, was allegedly assaulted by officers of the Ghana National Fire Service some weeks ago.

The Class FM reporter was assaulted while on duty at the Kasoa New Market.

Reports suggest the Class FM reporter was allegedly assaulted while covering a fire outbreak at the Kasoa New Market in the Central Region.

According to reports, the reporter was filming a confrontation between fire service personnel and traders at the market and was allegedly attacked by some officers, despite identifying himself as a journalist.

He was physically confronted by some fire service officers who allegedly attempted to prevent him from filming the scene on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Furthermore, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has cautioned the public against the deliberate spread of misinformation following the incident.

The GNFS, in a statement, highlighted to the public that the spread of false or misleading information is punishable under Ghanaian law.

“We acknowledge the concerns raised by members of the public regarding the video in circulation. However, the matter is under Police investigation, and we urge everyone to remain calm and wait for the official findings,” the statement said.

Shatta Wale sues Blakk Rasta demanding GH¢100m over ‘Self-Confessed King of Fraud’ video

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Shatta Wale sues Blakk Rasta demanding GH¢100m over ‘Self-Confessed King of Fraud’ video

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known professionally as Shatta Wale, has filed a defamation lawsuit against outspoken media personality Blakk Rasta.

The suit seeks GH¢100 million in damages over comments Blakk Rasta allegedly made linking Shatta Wale to individuals involved in fraudulent activities, following the arrest of Abu Trica and others.

Shatta Wale’s suit follows a viral video by Black Rasta titled “Shatta Wale, Self-Confessed King of Fraud,” on December 15, 2025.

In the writ of summons, Shatta Wale documented that the video drew significant public attention within 24 hours of its publication, attracting over 150,000 views on Facebook and more than 27,000 views on YouTube, along with thousands of comments and reactions.

He maintained that the statements portrayed him as a fraudster, thief, and morally corrupt figure, allegations he strongly denies”.

The Ghanaian dancehall artiste argued that the claim by Blakk Rasta is false, malicious, and damaging to his reputation.

Shatta Wale is asking the court to declare the statements defamatory, order the video’s permanent removal, restrain further publications, and compel a full public retraction and apology on Black Rasta’s platforms and in major newspapers.

He is also demanding GH₵100 million in damages, citing the video’s wide reach and its alleged portrayal of him as dishonest, fraudulent, and untrustworthy.

Some netizen reacting to Shatta Wale’s suit stated, “Kwasea! If we count the number of people wey you defame; you go fit pay if dem sue you? Sia”.

“SHATTA doesn’t need any money from him, but he wants to teach him a lesson the legal way cos it’s been long due someone serves as a scape goat for defaming SHATTA MOVEMENT! More to come 4DiE”, a netizen added.

One more X user added, “Lol how can he sue when there are literally so many videos of him alluding to fraud, all blakk rasta did was to replay those videos and drew a conclusion from it, what wale needs to do is watch what he says when he gets excited on stage and on livestreams”.

A netizen added, “Shatta wale thinks the court will just rule in his favor for $100 million. Everything and he wants money. Last time we wanted to book him in Uganda and he wanted to take $50 million. This man paa”.

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“God in heaven would be clapping for him” –  NPP’s Charles Owusu praises Mahama 

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“God in heaven would be clapping for him” –  NPP’s Charles Owusu praises Mahama 

Charles Owusu, a former Forestry Commission official has praised President John Mahama following a viral video of him going round every office in the Jubilee House to greet the staff.

 According to Charles Owusu, Mahama’s action demonstrated humility and respect towards workers at the Jubilee House.

He further called on CEOs, Members of Parliament and other leaders to emulate Mahama’s example.

Speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo morning show, Charles Owusu stated, “One thing President Mahama has done that I’m so pleased and happy about is how he went to every office at the Jubilee House to wish everyone a Happy New Year. That’s impressive. President Mahama God bless me. Most often, when people rise to such high positions, they tend to disregard their workers,” he noted.

I am praying that the ministers, CEOs, MPs and those in privilege position and those with workers under them, we should remember our workers that without them we wont be there.

He further added, “President Mahama going to the agencies, the vice president is also doing same to find out their challenges and encourage them, In fact if God is in Heaven he would be clapping for him. I saw one video of him with his garner talking to everybody”.

His comments follows, President John Dramani Mahama who shared a video of himself paying a surprise visit to all staff of the Jubilee House as he went round personally thanking them for their work and wishing them a happy new year.

In the video, President Mahama met with the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, as he visited every part of the Jubilee House to express his gratitude.

His visit started from the security post to the top offices.

President Mahama, during the visit, praised the Jubilee House staff for their work in 2025 and encouraged them to do more in 2026.

In the almost 3-minute video, President Mahama, in a brief remark to some of the staff before he went round greeting other staff members, stated, “2025 has been a successful year for the government. Normally, I’m the face of it, but they don’t know that those who are cooking are the ones cooking the delicious food. I’m just serving the food.

“So, I came to say thank you for the good work you have done and to encourage you, for 2026, to work even harder and to cook more deliciously for the people of Ghana,” he said.

The Jubilee House staff were amazed by the President’s visit, with most of them surprised, but could not hide their joy.

President Mahama invited them for a hug or handshake, as some of them were shy of him.

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“If NPP are in the mood to discipline, then Akufo-Addo should be sanction” – Arthur Kennedy

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“If NPP are in the mood to discipline, then Akufo-Addo should be sanction” – Arthur Kennedy

Dr Arthur Kennedy, a veteran politician and founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the party to sanction former  President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Arthur Kennedy noted that if the NPP are in the mood to discipline, then Akufo-Addo should be sanction for the government he led.

Dr Kennedy criticised disciplinary decisions within the party, describing them as selective and lacking due process.

He recounted earlier actions against former party executives Paul Afoko and Kwabena Agyapong adding that they were unjustified and politically motivated.

Dr Kennedy asserted that the fallout from those decisions continues to undermine the party’s cohesion and credibility.

He highlighted that for discipline to be meaningful, it must be applied fairly and without bias across all levels of leadership arguing that the NPP cannot credibly enforce discipline among its members while ignoring the Akufo-Addo administration poor governance.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Big Issue, Arthur Kennedy stated, “Those filings were not done with due process; they were cooked and manufactured. Afoko and Kwabena Agyapong had done nothing wrong. Their expulsions were vindictive and non-principled, and that is the price we are still paying.

“If we are going to discipline people, then we should discipline people left, right and centre. I want to suggest that if we are in the mood to discipline, then by now we should be calling Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to the carpet for the government he led, no cabinet reshuffle, corruption and arrogance everywhere,” he said.

In related news, Dr Arthur Kennedy has also stated Akufo-Addo needs to be questioned about what he was doing while his ministers and appointees were looting Ghana’s coffers dry.

According to Arthur Kennedy, the sins of Ken Ofori-Atta cannot be talked about without mentioning Akufo-Addo because he was reporting to him.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Dr Arthur Kennedy stated, “We seem to be practising a serial one-party dictatorship that lasts a four or eight-year term. Once that system is over, the other comes and makes noise. Where was parliament when these things were happening? There are a lot of people who have questions to answer.

Remember how a lot of NPP MPs wanted Mr Ken Ofori-Atta removed, and for a whole year, all of them could not get one person removed.

 “If we are talking about the sins of Ken Ofori-Atta, he was reporting to somebody. I think that, at some point, we need to be asking the former president (Akufo-Addo) what he was doing while his ministers were looting our coffers. He has a moral responsibility to address some of these sins”.

He further added, “It seems as if, as long as the Akufo-Addo government remained in power, Ken Ofori-Atta was untouchable. We need to move towards a Justice system where, regardless of who is in power, whichever your position is, independent agencies like the OSP can go after people”.

Prof Prempeh should not have chaired CRC, he is not called to Ghana Bar – Former GBA President

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Prof Prempeh should not have chaired CRC, he is not called to Ghana Bar – Former GBA President

Yaw Acheampong Boafo, the former President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), has said Prof H. Kwasi Prempeh should not have been the chair of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), set up a by President John Mahama.

The former GBA president argued that either a lawyer or a judge who has practised in Ghana should have chaired who would be in a better position to understand issues about the country’s laws and review them effectively.

Yaw Acheampong Boafo noted that even though Prof Prempeh is a professor of law and has been called to the bar in the US he has not practised in Ghana.

Speaking in an interview on Good Evening Ghana, shared on January 16, on Facebook, Yaw Boafo explained, “But one of the things that got me disappointed as a very personal thing is that our constitutional history has always taught us that our Constitutional Review Committees are always chaired by persons who have the right to practise in the Republic of Ghana… You see, you must be a lawyer who has a right of audience before the court, or you must be enrolled on the roll of lawyers in Ghana, called to the Ghana Bar.

“Either you are a judge – a superior court judge – or a lawyer. SKB Asante… I know this current committee also had lawyers. But I would rather we’ve had somebody who was called to the Ghana Bar,” he said.

Also, Yaw Boafo critiqued the Mahama government’s decision to shelve the implementation of  previous Constitutional Review Committee but pushing to get the new one implemented.

He added, “What is bothering me is that it was done by Professor Albert Fiadjor, and it was shelved. Now the President, in his New Year’s message, is telling us that there is now a zeal to push it. Is it because now it’s coming from civil society?

“Because if you’re not called to the Bar in Ghana, we cannot consider you one of us properly so-called. He’s a Yale-educated, fine, brilliant individual. But for our purposes, he’s not part of those of us who have our names enrolled on the roll of lawyers,” he said.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has labelled the proposal by the Constitution Review Committee as revolutionary and radical.

According to President Mahama, some of the recommendations are revolutionary and radical, but in the interest of Ghana’s democracy.

President Mahama stressed that the recommendations are necessary to strengthen governance and restore public confidence in democratic institutions, noting that several countries in the subregion are experiencing coups.

Speaking after receiving the final report from the Committee in Accra on Monday, December 22, Mahama stated, “I think that many of the recommendations you’ve made are quite revolutionary. Some are quite radical, but I think it’s in the interest of our democracy”.

“It is important for us to let our citizens know that democratic governance is still better than any other form of governance.”

He further added, “You were carefully chosen for your integrity, your credibility, and we haven’t had the experience of constitutional review committees before and the fact that at the end of it we had been unable to agree how to move the process forward”.

President Mahama further revealed plans for a nonpartisan committee for the implementation process starting early next year.

He added, “This time we said let’s choose the committee very carefully, so that it’s a committee that Ghanaians have trust in, so that when the report comes it would be nonpartisan, it would not have been influenced by any political interest, so that it would make it easier for all of us to come together and move the process forward,” he noted.

“As soon as we resume early next year, we’re moving from the constitutional review process into the implementation process, and so early next year we’ll announce an implementation committee”, he added.

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“Seriously? Please focus, building hospitals not part of your job” – Prof Prempeh slams DVLA CEO

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“Seriously? Please focus, building hospitals not part of your job” – Prof Prempeh slams DVLA CEO

Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, the Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee has slammed Julius Neequaye Kotey, the CEO of the DVLA over plans to construct a hospital for drivers.

According to Prof Prempeh, building hospitals, whether for drivers or passengers, is not part of the DVLA legal responsibilities.

He stressed that the DVLA must rather focus on getting rickety, unsafe, air-polluting commercial vehicles off Ghana’s roads.

In a Facebook post in reaction to the DVLA boss annoumnet, Prof Prempeh wrote, “Seriously? Please focus on getting those rickety, unsafe, air-polluting commercial vehicles off our roads. Building hospitals, whether for drivers or passengers, is not part of your job”.

He added, “The fact that other state institutions have engaged in these procurement-driven adventures does not mean you should follow suit. Please, focus on your core mandate. Government should stop public bodies from abusing their IGFs in this manner”.

His remarks follows, Julius Neequaye Kotey who has announced that the organisation will construct a hospital for drivers by the end of the year.

According to the DVLA CEO, their aim is to  establish a driver’s hospital as part of a welfare initiative for transport operators.

He highlighted that if the If BoG, VRA can establish a hospital, what prevents DVLA from doing same for drivers.

The DVLA CEO further detailed that the hospital will focus on bone issues for drivers.

Speaking to the media, Julius Neequaye Kotey stated, “If Bank of Ghana can establish a hospital, the Volta River Authority (VRA) can establish a hospital, what prevents DVLA from also doing same for drivers, because for all you know the proceeds we get from drivers we always give 85 per cent of it to road fund and road contruction.

We can aswell go into private program to contruct a befitting hospital with a specification to driving aspect that is bone issues for drivers. That is what we are aiming at, going by the end of the year, that we will also have the drivers hospital, which will be managed and championed by the DVLA”, he added.

The proposal by the DVLA boss has since triggered public debate with some netizen saying, “Fools and lost priorities! Why not advocate for quality dual roads everywhere to reduce the unnecessary deaths? Drivers hospitals, big fool”.

“Country of dreamers. What don’t we know about priorities . Establish a forensics unit that can investigate crashes and help bring to account reckless driving . Upgrade your services digitally to make life easier for the Ghanaian people. Always dreaming about useless initiatives”, another netizen added.

A netizen added, “Hospital for themselves whiles charging exorbitant prices to the public? Anyway, I feel this is misplaced”.

“To the Npp this is what we call an initiative not purchasing  some 40 busses at an overly inflated cost to the state. Kudos to DVLA as an institution, I pray it comes into manifestations not just Accra but the entire 16 regions. Akpe Akpe Akpe  @JDMahama”. One more X user stated.

“These facilities aren’t free when accessed by the workers of those institutions . The GPRTU must do better. What do they use the loading fees they take from the drivers for? They have no pension scheme, no welfare benefits, not even legal representation by the association”, one X user added.

A Ghanaian noted, “This man is always looking at procuring something for chop chop. So many problems to fix at DVLA but it’s hospital you want to build. He needs Reseting!”

“I think the DVLA has more pressing issues to address beyond building hospitals which should come as a tertiary matter to their outfit”, another X user added.

Additionally one more Ghanaian added, “Common Registration plate you can’t prove for those who have registered their cars this year but you are here talking about building drivers hospitals hmmm Ama Ghana”.

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“DVLA to build a Drivers hospital by end of year” – CEO 

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“DVLA to build a Drivers hospital by end of year” – CEO 

Julius Neequaye Kotey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced the organisation will construct a hospital for drivers by the end of the year.

According to the DVLA CEO, their aim is to  establish a driver’s hospital as part of a welfare initiative for transport operators.

He highlighted that if the If BoG, VRA can establish a hospital, what prevents DVLA from doing same for drivers.

The DVLA CEO further detailed that the hospital will focus on bone issues for drivers.

Speaking to the media, Julius Neequaye Kotey stated, “If Bank of Ghana can establish a hospital, the Volta River Authority (VRA) can establish a hospital, what prevents DVLA from also doing same for drivers, because for all you know the proceeds we get from drivers we always give 85 per cent of it to road fund and road contruction.

We can aswell go into private program to contruct a befitting hospital with a specification to driving aspect that is bone issues for drivers. That is what we are aiming at, going by the end of the year, that we will also have the drivers hospital, which will be managed and championed by the DVLA”, he added.

The proposal by the DVLA boss has since triggered public debate with some netizen saying, “Fools and lost priorities! Why not advocate for quality dual roads everywhere to reduce the unnecessary deaths? Drivers hospitals, big fool”.

“Country of dreamers. What don’t we know about priorities . Establish a forensics unit that can investigate crashes and help bring to account reckless driving . Upgrade your services digitally to make life easier for the Ghanaian people. Always dreaming about useless initiatives”, another netizen added.

A netizen added, “Hospital for themselves whiles charging exorbitant prices to the public? Anyway, I feel this is misplaced”.

“To the Npp this is what we call an initiative not purchasing  some 40 busses at an overly inflated cost to the state. Kudos to DVLA as an institution, I pray it comes into manifestations not just Accra but the entire 16 regions. Akpe Akpe Akpe  @JDMahama”. One more X user stated.

“These facilities aren’t free when accessed by the workers of those institutions . The GPRTU must do better. What do they use the loading fees they take from the drivers for? They have no pension scheme, no welfare benefits, not even legal representation by the association”, one X user added.

A Ghanaian noted, “This man is always looking at procuring something for chop chop. So many problems to fix at DVLA but it’s hospital you want to build. He needs Reseting!”

“I think the DVLA has more pressing issues to address beyond building hospitals which should come as a tertiary matter to their outfit”, another X user added.

Additionally one more Ghanaian added, “Common Registration plate you can’t prove for those who have registered their cars this year but you are here talking about building drivers hospitals hmmm Ama Ghana”.

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Ken Agyapong in comfortable lead ahead of NPP primaries – Independent researcher

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Ken Agyapong in comfortable lead ahead of NPP primaries – Independent researcher

Dr Evans Duah, an independent researcher has placed the former Assin Central MP, Ken Agyapong in a comfortable lead ahead of NPP primaries on January 31.

Reports suggest the research span from August 2025 to early January 2026 which engaged delegates nationwide.

The Poll is said to have covered the 276 constituencies with 31,556 verified interviews.

The independent researcher puts Ken Agyapong at 52.59%, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at 36.24%, Bryan Acheampong at 8.60%, Dr Adutwum at 2.05%, and Kwabena Agyapong at 0.52%.

Dr Evans Duah highlighted that Ken Agyapong’s lead stem from lead gain in regions like Eastern, Central, and Western with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia support waned outside the North.

Also, the Sanity Africa poll released ahead of the party’s primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026, revealed that the former Assin Central member of parliament, Ken Ohene Agyapong, has taken a commanding lead.

According to the January 2026 polls, Ken Agyapong leads with 52 per cent among delegates, with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia trailing with 40 per cent.

In July, Dr Bawumia secured 42.2 per cent, with Ken Agyapong securing 51.4 per cent. Similarly, in October 2025, Ken Agyapong increased his performance by garnering 53.1 per cent, with the former NPP flagbearer’s performance dropping by 39.0 per cent.

Sanity Africa revealed their survey was conducted between October 2025 and January 2026, drawing on a weighted sample of 15,000 delegates across all 276 constituencies.

According to them, the polls reflect voting intentions within the expanded delegate album of about 211,000 voters, which includes former appointees and past party executives.

Sanity Africa further disclosed the results of the polls carry a 99 per cent confidence level with a ±5 per cent margin of error.

However, Sanity Africa describes the contest as fluid highlighted that delegate preferences could still shift due to ongoing campaign messaging, endorsements, and regional mobilisation.

Meanwhile, the Global InfoAnalytics polls has mainatined Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is in a commanding lead in the NPP Flagbearer race.

The poll revealed that Dr Bawumia has now taken a 73% lead among NPP delegates, with Kennedy Agyapong in second place with 19% and Dr Bryan Acheampong at 5%.

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwun and Kwabena Agyei Agyapong follow with 2% and 1% respectively.

“If BoG, VRA can establish a hospital, what prevents DVLA from doing same for drivers” – DVLA CEO

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“If BoG, VRA can establish a hospital, what prevents DVLA from doing same for drivers” – DVLA CEO

Julius Neequaye Kotey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has said if the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Volta River Authority (VRA) can establish a hospital, what prevents DVLA from doing same for drivers.

According to the DVLA CEO, their aim is to  establish a driver’s hospital as part of a welfare initiative for transport operators.

He highlighted that the organisation will construct a hospital for drivers by the end of the year.

The DVLA CEO further detailed that the hospital will focus on bone issues for drivers.

Speaking to the media, Julius Neequaye Kotey stated, “If Bank of Ghana can establish a hospital, the Volta River Authority (VRA) can establish a hospital, what prevents DVLA from also doing same for drivers, because for all you know the proceeds we get from drivers we always give 85 per cent of it to road fund and road contruction.

We can aswell go into private program to contruct a befitting hospital with a specification to driving aspect that is bone issues for drivers. That is what we are aiming at, going by the end of the year, that we will also have the drivers hospital, which will be managed and championed by the DVLA”, he added.

The proposal by the DVLA boss has since triggered public debate with some netizen saying, “Fools and lost priorities! Why not advocate for quality dual roads everywhere to reduce the unnecessary deaths? Drivers hospitals, big fool”.

“Country of dreamers. What don’t we know about priorities . Establish a forensics unit that can investigate crashes and help bring to account reckless driving . Upgrade your services digitally to make life easier for the Ghanaian people. Always dreaming about useless initiatives”, another netizen added.

A netizen added, “Hospital for themselves whiles charging exorbitant prices to the public? Anyway, I feel this is misplaced”.

“To the Npp this is what we call an initiative not purchasing  some 40 busses at an overly inflated cost to the state. Kudos to DVLA as an institution, I pray it comes into manifestations not just Accra but the entire 16 regions. Akpe Akpe Akpe  @JDMahama”. One more X user stated.

“These facilities aren’t free when accessed by the workers of those institutions . The GPRTU must do better. What do they use the loading fees they take from the drivers for? They have no pension scheme, no welfare benefits, not even legal representation by the association”, one X user added.

A Ghanaian noted, “This man is always looking at procuring something for chop chop. So many problems to fix at DVLA but it’s hospital you want to build. He needs Reseting!”

“I think the DVLA has more pressing issues to address beyond building hospitals which should come as a tertiary matter to their outfit”, another X user added.

Additionally one more Ghanaian added, “Common Registration plate you can’t prove for those who have registered their cars this year but you are here talking about building drivers hospitals hmmm Ama Ghana”.

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“From 2021, I paid 62 NPP MPs GH¢20,000 every month” –  Bryan Acheampong

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“From 2021, I paid 62 NPP MPs GH¢20,000 every month” –  Bryan Acheampong

Dr Bryan Acheampong, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, has made yet another shocking revelation about funding some NPP members of parliament since 2021.

Speaking to NPP delegates in Bumso in the Eastern Region, Dr Bryan Acheampong revealed that he was paying sixty-two NPP MPs GH¢20,000 every month.

He highlighted that at the time the NPP had 169 MPs and everyone could not be given a position, adding that at the time he was not a government appointee but was able to fund 62 MPs GH¢20,000 every month as support for them to be able to visit their constituencies.

Dr Bryan Acheampong, speaking to the delegates, stated, “At that time, we were 169; not all of us could be given a position. I did not hold any position. But from 2021, I gave 62 Members of Parliament GH¢20,000 each every month. I was supporting them so they could all visit their constituencies”.

Last year, Dr Bryan Acheampong also revealed he personally financed the NPP’s campaign in the Eastern Region during the 2024 election season.

According to Bryan Acheampong, he funded the party’s campaign activities by giving each NPP polling station executive in November, numbering about 26,000, GHS 2 million each.

Dr Bryan Acheampong further revealed that he also financed 33 parliamentary candidates in the Eastern region with GH¢100,000 every month from May to October.

In a viral video sighted Dr Bryan Acheampong stated, “In 2020, we were in government, so nobody needed my money. But in 2024, the regional chairman and the regional secretary are here, in the Eastern Region, except for about six MPs who were financially independent. I gave each of the remaining parliamentary candidates GH¢100,000”.

“It was from May to October — May, June, July, August, September, October. In November, my regional chairman and regional secretary can bear witness, we have 26,000 polling station executives in the Eastern Region, and I gave each of them GH¢2,000,000 in November to work with at their polling stations,” he added.

Meanwhile, Bryan Acheampong has promised to  restore discipline in the NPP when he wins the party’s flagbearer position on January 31, 2026.

The Abetifi lawmaker highlighted that a lot of people within the NPP are just talking, insulting, and fighting on all platforms.

According to Dr Bryan Acheampong, there is no respect for authority within the NPP, and lines are being crossed back and forth.

Speaking on Asaase Radio, Dr Bryan Acheampong explained, “A lot of people in our party, just talking, insulting, fighting… on all platforms, radio, TV, social media, everywhere there’s banter. There’s no respect for authority; lines are being crossed back and forth. Nowhere in the world can you win an election with this level of indiscipline?

“Look at my campaign, you won’t find anybody in my campaign speaking against anybody or insulting anybody. No, you dare not,” he said.

He added, ”January 31st, when I win on February 1st, I will restore discipline. To start with, I will ensure that everyone downs their tools, drops their mics and raise your fingers from the screen. Let’s have a conversation on how we are going to communicate with each other and how we are going to communicate with the external publics,” he said.

“To start with, I will ensure that everybody downs their tools. Come down, drop your mic, raise your fingers from the screen and let’s have a conversation on how we’re going to communicate to each other, how we’re going to communicate with the external publics going forward.

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Video – Truck crashes into salon, killing four in Kumawu

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Video – Truck crashes into salon, killing four in Kumawu

Four people have been confirmed dead after a truck crashed into a hairdressing salon at Kumawu in the Ashanti Region.

Reports suggest the tragic incident occurred on Saturday, January 17, around 4 p.m when a heavy-duty truck lòst control and cràshed into a container.

The crash resulted in the death of the owner of the salon, her two children, and one customer, with four other people sustaining injuries.

A victim in a critical condition was referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital with others. receiving treatment at the Kumawu Government Hospital.

According to reports, this is the second time a truck belonging to the same construction company working on the Kumawu roads has crashed into a structure.

Prevoiusly a truck belonging to the same construction company crashed into a mosque, though no casualties were recorded.

Meanwhile, residents of the Kumawu community are demanding urgent action to prevent a recurrence.

In related news, 34 people have sustained injuries after a KIA passenger bus overturned on the Accra–Kumasi highway.

Reports suggest the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, January 17, 2026, on the Asuboi on the Accra–Kumasi Highway.

The KIA Grandbird 34-seater bus is said to have overturned and landed on its side in the middle of the highway.

According to the Suhum Municipal Fire Station, they received a distress call about 0255 hours and promptly dispatched a seven-member rescue team.

The team was led by Antwi Forson, the Station Officer II.

When the personnel of the GNFS got to the scene, the driver was trapped in the wreckage, and other passengers already been evacuated by first responders and nearby residents.

The driver was rescued after the fire crew used extrication equipment, but sustained severe injuries from the accident.

The passengers with varying degrees of minor injuries were transported to the Suhum Government Hospital for medical attention, with no fatalities recorded.

However, the front section of the bus was damaged as a result of the crash.

The exact cause of the accident is yet to be officially determined.

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“Nana failed miserably!” – Franklin Cudjoe

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“Nana failed miserably!” – Franklin Cudjoe

Franklin Cudjoe, the President of IMANI Africa, has said that former President Akufo-Addo failed miserably in government.

According to Franklin Cudjoe, he knows NPP footsoldiers who are experiencing better economic outcomes are praying for it to end.

In a strong-worded post on X, Franklin Cudjoe stated, “Nana failed miserably! And boy, I know that many of the disrespectful and aimless followers/soldiers who are experiencing better economic outcomes are praying like wayward bees for it to end so their marauding mammal mutants can go back to work- pillaging!!

So those posting insulting comments about my health condition, I will be here reading and answering, and later will terminate you”.

Franklin Cudjoe further highlighted the ills of the Akufo-Addo government, “And, I have no memory loss of the excruciatingly plunderous, wasteful and kleptocratic feasting the last government visited upon us. I have not forgotten that the government was fantastically corrupt, and it was mostly made up of incompetent talkertives whose economically porous thinking and actions left us in a junk-rated prison.

I will never forget that last government sequestered rational,  respectful freedom of speech and the rule of law from accountable governance- a huge reason why Ken Ofori-Atta has become a high-profile absconder- fugitive from the law.

My health challenges certainly haven’t stopped me from breathing the fresh air and its ‘nyunyu’ scent under the humane, humble, thoughtful and competent thought process of John Dramani Mahama”.

He further stressed that his condition hasn’t disabled him from thinking right.

Also, Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has once again launched a scathing attack on former President Akuffo-Addo.

According to Martin Kpebu, the Akufo-Addo government regressed Ghana and left the nation in complete disarray.

Lawyer Kpebu stressed that his constant criticism of Akufo-Addo is because he scam Ghanaian people after they voted for him.

Speaking to the media, Lawyer Kpebu explained, “It’s what he’s done to all of us Ghanaians. Misgoverned us, retrogressed us. Look, when he took constitutional review for eight years, he didn’t allow us to do constitutional review that would enable us to elect MMDCs, to make them more accountable.

All the proposals that were brought up in the FIADU commission, he didn’t implement any. Look, corruption, he couldn’t fight corruption. He said he’s better than JM. Yet when he came out of his eight years, on the corruption perception index, even for one year, he couldn’t beat JM. One year, he couldn’t even beat JM,” he said.

He added, “It means eight zero, JM lashed Akufo-Addo 8 zero on the corruption perception index, JM did better on economy, JM did better on press freedom. JM did better on the democracy index, right? So my cry is that he’s a scam and will continue to say it. I’m not about to stop saying it.

When somebody is given so much, you know, power, we voted for him thinking that JM is not good, and then he came and did worse than JM. That’s how he will continue to mention him and hold him accountable. So it’s not about personal hatred”, he stated.

Lawyer Kpebu added, “He [Akuo-Addo] has to come with apologies upon apology, kneel down, to show that we are not fools. You don’t deceive citizens like that. I will fight corruption, I will do this, and then you come, then you turn out to be the mother serpent of corruption.”

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