Linda Ocloo, speaking in an interview with Asaase Radio, claimed that she had already tackled the Accra flooding long before the flooding began.
According to Linda Ocloo, she did a lot of demolition at the Ramsar site, which led to a lot of people hating him.
Speaking on Asaase Radio, Linda Ocloo stated, “I have tackled flooding within the Greater Accra Region. I tackled this way back before we started experiencing this flooding in Greater Accra.
I have also tackled issues about flooding, knowing very well that some of the buildings at Ramsar sites will be affected when it rains. I went on, and I did a lot of demolition, and you could see I have a lot of people who hate me because of this demolition exercise”.
Netizen reacting to the Minister’s shocking claims stated, “You done nothing to be applauded for, Hon. What you have done hasn’t significantly tackled Accra’s flooding issue; there is wayyy more to do. 2/10!!!!”.
A netizen added, “The Ga leaders in the traditional council too why are they selling lands unnecessarily. We need to put greed on hold. It rains heavily in the eastern region; it’s the same in the west, Volta, etc., but you don’t see buildings collapsing and going down anyhow. Leadership of GR is really poor”.
One X user added, “This woman deserved to be SACKED… tackled what and how.. smiling and walking in flood waters like a comic character is called tackling.. what a joke.. those who organised that awards should be blamed”.
A netizen noted, “The most dangerous politician is the one who stands in front of cameras after a disaster and tells you the disaster has been handled. That statement does not just insult the dead. It guarantees the next ones”.
“I am sure this is scripted because this woman is doing everything to get Ghanaians angry. Because why will she be saying things we know is still affecting us”, a netizen added.
Meanwhile, Annan Perry, a personal assistant to the CEO of Goldbod, Sammy Gyamfi, has called for demolishing several longstanding Accra neighbourhoods to address the flooding situation in Ghana’s capital.
In his post on X, Annan Perry demanded that structures in Alajo, Nima, Christian Village, Tudu, Accra Newtown, Kaneshie First Light, and Mallam Junction need to be demolished.
Annan Perry, in his post, wrote, “Alajo must go down
Nima must go down
Christian village must go down
Tudu must go down
Accra Newtown must go down
Kaneshie’s first light must go down
Mallam junction must go down
Add any area you think must be collapsed to help fix the flooding issue”.
Also, Julius Kwame Anthony, a Spokesperson for the Interior Ministry, has said the whole of Accra needs replanning to end the floods.
According to Julius Kwame Anthony, a few must be offended for the safety of all.
In a news card shared by GHOne TV, Julius Kwame Anthony was quoted as saying, “The whole of Accra needs replanning to end the floods. Sacrifices have to be made; whole streets of buildings must go. A few must be offended for the safety of all”.
Watch the video below:
“I have tackled flooding in the Greater Accra Region. Issues of flooding are tackled”
—The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Ocloo claims.
Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has fumed over the SIGA Director-General, Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, over his criticism of award schemes that require substantial payments from nominees or recipients.
According to Linda Ocloo, she has no intention of engaging SIGA Director-General Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte over his criticism.
She disclosed that anyone with concerns about such awards should direct them to the institutions involved, not to her personally.
Speaking on Asaaseradio, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, stated, “I will not even allow you to talk about Kpessa-Whyte; you know issues between me and me. I have defeated Kpessa-Whyte four consecutive times.
So if he felt that because I was recognised, he wants to tarnish…, are you telling me that Ato Forson, who also received an award bribe or gave an amount before he received the award, Armah Kofi-Buah, did he pay for it before he was recognised?
Our able and revered chiefs who honour the program, are you telling me they paid before? My dear, we should not entertain such things. I don’t want to use a word on him, but please spare me this. I have gone through a lot.
I don’t want to discuss anything about Kpessa-Whyte. If he has personal issues, he should deal with the institutions, not me”.
Her comments follows, the CEO of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Kpessa-Whyte, who has blown the alarm on the controversial “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours”.
According to the SIGA boss, he was asked to pay to receive an award at the “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours”.
Kpessa-Whyte highlighted that attendance at the event to receive the supposed honour was tied to payment either of a sponsorship package of GH¢50,000 or the purchase of a dinner table of eight at GH¢25,000.
In a post shared by Hubert Tieku Esq, the SIGA boss, Kpessa-Whyte, is said to have said, “Out of caution, I advised my staff to contact the organisers and seek clarity. It was only then that we discovered that attendance at the event to receive the supposed honour was tied to payment.
The options communicated were either a sponsorship package of GH¢50,000 or the purchase of a dinner table for eight at GH¢25,000.
In other words, the path to public recognition appeared to have been tied to financial contribution.
I opted not to be part of it.”
Meanwhile, Prince Mackay, the founder and CEO of Big Events Ghana, has been identified as the man behind the “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours”, which has now been rocked by award-for-cash allegations.
He is best known for the Radio and Television Personality (RTP) Awards, which is now a national event and a pan-African platform.
Reports suggest he is a driving force behind the Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST) and has also been involved in the Ghana-Nigeria Music Awards USA.
The information gathered suggests he holds a degree in International Tourism from the University of Cape Coast and a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from Kean University, USA.
In a post shared on X, Olele Salvador wrote, “Meet Prince Mackay of Big Events Ghana, the man behind the 6th edition of the “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours.”
He’s no stranger to the awards business.
He’s also the architect behind the Ghana Wedding Awards(2022) and the Radio & Television Presenters (RTP) Awards.
Turning awards schemes into a proven business model in Ghana eh?”.
Listen to the audio below:
🚨ICYMI🇬🇭🏆🗣️: Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo says she has no intention of engaging SIGA Director-General Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte over his criticism of award schemes that require substantial payments from nominees or recipients.
Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has clapped back a crtics following the criticism she received after she was crowned the best regional minister at the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards.
According to Linda Ocloo, she was not surprised by the award she received as she has done a lot and deserves the recognition.
Speaking on Asaase radio, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, stated, “I wasn’t surprised by the award I received. I keep telling people that if you make a little effort, people will recognise it, and they will give you that recognition. It empowers you to do more. So, for me, I know I have done a lot for the good people of Greater Accra. Expectations are high, though, but I think I have done a lot that I deserve the recognition”
Some Ghanaians reacting to the Greater Accra Regional Minister’s remarks stated, “I question the individual or collective responsible for her nomination for such an accolade, particularly in light of the observed deficiencies within Accra’s drainage infrastructure, poor hygienic practices of Accra’s inhabitants that go unpunished etc. Accra is expensive”.
Another X user added, “The biggest problem in this country is inferiority complex and intense celebration of mediocrity.
When people do the bare minimum, the average citizen sees it as the best thing ever happened because our standard for measuring is below the average.
The whole Greater Accra is almost flooded; street lights and traffic lights aren’t functional in most places; poor road networks; and many more.
The Regional Minister is to liaise with the various agencies and ministries to get these things done.
But here we are celebrating absolutely nothing.
Ghana 🇬🇭, we really have a long way to God”.
It will be recalled that following the announcement of Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, as the Best Regional Minister Award at the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards, all hell broke loose.
NPP communicator Kwasi Kwarteng launched a scathing critique of the awards.
According to Kwasi Kwarteng, although the flooding crisis in Accra predates Linda Ocloo, the judgement, timing, and wisdom of the award at the time, when Ghanaians are struggling with flooding, non-functional traffic lights, and dark streets, make no sense.
He argued that Linda Olcoo’s public conduct and pronouncements have repeatedly raised questions about her sense of judgment and discernment but have been awarded as the “Best Performing Regional Minister.”
In a post on X, Kwesi Kwarteng wrote, “This flood footage is not from last year. It was recorded on the very morning the Greater Accra Regional Minister was honoured as the “Best Performing Regional Minister.”
My argument is not that she did not deserve recognition simply because of the floods. The flooding crisis in Accra predates her tenure, and she cannot reasonably be held responsible for every challenge that has accumulated over decades. The real concern is one of judgment, timing, wisdom and leadership.
At a time when residents are struggling with non-functional traffic lights, dark streets due to faulty streetlights, deplorable roads, inconsistent power supply, and recurring floods, one would have expected a greater exercise of wisdom and a better appreciation of the public mood.
Unfortunately, this is a Minister whose previous public conduct and pronouncements have repeatedly raised questions about her sense of judgment and discernment”.
Also, Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson has punched holes in the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards, arguing that at a time when communities are flooding the ministers’ chose self-congratulatory exercise.
Lydia Forson on X added, “Someone decided to organise Ministers’ Awards, and not one person paused to ask whether it was a good idea?
You got dressed up and accepted awards from yourselves instead of being judged by the people you serve?
What kind of self-congratulatory exercise is this?
At a time when communities are flooding, this is the optics you chose?
Bad. Very bad look”.
Listen to the audio below:
“I wasn’t surprised of the award I received. I’ve done a lot that I deserve the recognition”
—The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Ocloo has clapped back at critics, reiterating that she believes she has considerably well for the region and as such, she deserves the… pic.twitter.com/5R2fPqofZN
The event, which was held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, brought together government officials, traditional leaders and stakeholders.
Reports suggest the awards recognised individuals across various sectors for their contributions to governance and national development.
Winners on the night were the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, who received the Overall Best Performing Minister award; Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who was named Best Male Performing Minister for 2026; and Dorcas Toffey, the Deputy Minister of Transport, who emerged as Best Deputy Minister at the awards ceremony.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, was adjudged Best Female Minister. Also, the NSS boss Ruth Seddoh won the best female CEO, with Professor Gyamo winning the overall best CEO, and the DVLA boss Julius Kotey also won the promising CEO, with Rockson Dafeamakpor winning the best MP.
Also, independent candidate for Gomoa Central, Kwame A Plus, won the most hardworking MP.
Following the dust settling on the awards night, a dramatic twist has emerged with the CEO of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Kpessa-Whyte, blowing the alarm on the controversial “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours”.
According to the SIGA boss, he was asked to pay to receive an award at the “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours”.
Kpessa-Whyte highlighted that attendance at the event to receive the supposed honour was tied to payment either of a sponsorship package of GH¢50,000 or the purchase of a dinner table of eight at GH¢25,000.
His revelation has now cast a doubt on the credibility of the awards scheme, which has come under scrutiny following allegations that nominees were required to make financial contributions in order to participate in the event.
Meanwhile, Edem Agbana, the Member of Parliament for Ketu North, has quizzed why public officials should accept awards from events that seek sponsorships or financial contributions from them.
In a post on X, he wrote, “I support recognising public officials who perform their duties well and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Ghanaians. Public service demands sacrifice, commitment and leadership. When public officials deliver exceptional results, we should acknowledge and celebrate their contributions.
“However, I am concerned about the standards that govern such recognition. Citizens place confidence in government when public officials act with integrity and exercise sound judgement. For this reason, we must address not only actual conflicts of interest but also situations that create the perception of impropriety.
“The current debate surrounding the Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards is not simply about those who attended the event or those who received awards. Rather, we should ask a more important question: should public officials receive awards from events that solicit sponsorships or financial contributions from the institutions they supervise or lead?”
Also, netizens on social media have been demanding a probe into the alleged Ministers of State’s ‘cash for awards’ wahala.
I support recognising public officials who perform their duties well and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Ghanaians. Public service demands sacrifice, commitment, and leadership. When public officials deliver exceptional results, we should… pic.twitter.com/TY5xuUM8YY
He is best known for the Radio and Television Personality (RTP) Awards, which is now a national event and a pan-African platform.
Reports suggest he is a driving force behind the Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST) and has also been involved in the Ghana-Nigeria Music Awards USA.
The information gathered suggests he holds a degree in International Tourism from the University of Cape Coast and a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from Kean University, USA.
In a post shared on X, Olele Salvador wrote, “Meet Prince Mackay of Big Events Ghana, the man behind the 6th edition of the “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours.”
He’s no stranger to the awards business.
He’s also the architect behind the Ghana Wedding Awards(2022) and the Radio & Television Presenters (RTP) Awards.
Turning awards schemes into a proven business model in Ghana eh?”.
The 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards event was held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, bringing together government officials, traditional leaders and stakeholders.
Reports suggest the awards recognised individuals across various sectors for their contributions to governance and national development.
Other winners on the night were the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, who received the Overall Best Performing Minister award; Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who was named Best Male Performing Minister for 2026; and Dorcas Toffey, the Deputy Minister of Transport, who emerged as Best Deputy Minister at the awards ceremony.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, was adjudged Best Female Minister.
Following Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, winning the Best Regional Minister Award at the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards, and the Lands Minister also shockingly picking up the Best Minister award despite the escalating galamsey menace, the awards scheme has come under the microscope.
A dramatic twist has emerged with the CEO of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Kpessa-Whyte, blowing the alarm on the controversial “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours”.
According to the SIGA boss, he was asked to pay to receive an award at the “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours”.
Kpessa-Whyte highlighted that attendance at the event to receive the supposed honour was tied to payment either of a sponsorship package of GH¢50,000 or the purchase of a dinner table of eight at GH¢25,000.
In a post shared by Hubert Tieku Esq, the SIGA boss, Kpessa-Whyte, is said to have said, “Out of caution, I advised my staff to contact the organisers and seek clarity. It was only then that we discovered that attendance at the event to receive the supposed honour was tied to payment.
The options communicated were either a sponsorship package of GH¢50,000 or the purchase of a dinner table for eight at GH¢25,000.
In other words, the path to public recognition appeared to have been tied to financial contribution.
I opted not to be part of it.”
Some Ghanaians on social media are now calling for a probe into the alleged ‘Cash For Awards’.
Seth Doe, Esq highlighted that every appointee who took an award is a culprit for conflict of interest.
According to him, in a developed country, this amounts to “bribery for recognition”.
In his post, he wrote, “Every person who took an award is a culprit for conflict of interest. In a working or developed country, this amounts to “bribery for recognition”. You’re incompetent, yet you’re using the money you earned as a public servant of the state to pay for an award to create a false impression that you’re working.
This is a severe breach of the Code of Conduct for Ministers and CEOs of State Bodies because it means that, instead of doing the actual work, these people will rather be negligent and resort to paying and sponsoring awards to create a false impression on social media and to people beyond Ghana that they are working”.
Furthermore, another X user called on President Mahama to institute an investigation and every state head or Minister/Deputy who paid to justify or get sacked.
He wrote, “If it is confirmed that BIG EVENTS GHANA informed attendees to sponsor for 50,000 GHS or buy a table for 25,000 GHS, the President should institute an investigation and every state head or Minister/Deputy who paid should justify or get sacked.
Governance is serious business, not for Jokers”.
See the post below:
🚨ICYMI🇬🇭🏆💡: Meet Prince Mackay of Big Events Ghana, the man behind the 6th edition of the “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours.”
A video has surfaced on social media alleging that the Abirem NDC constituency executives are angry at Lands and Natural Resources Minister Armah Kofi Buah.
Reports alleged that Kofi Buah was blocked from launching the government’s cooperative mining scheme after he allegedly bought the “Best Minister” award at the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards.
A Joy News footage shared on X showed a chaotic outdoor crowd of men pushing metal barriers and gathering near vehicles and buildings.
The development follows Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who won the Best Performing Minister at the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Awards.
The event was held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, bringing together government officials, traditional leaders and stakeholders.
Other winners on the night were Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, who won the Best Regional Minister; and Dorcas Toffey, the Deputy Minister of Transport, who emerged as Best Deputy Minister at the awards ceremony.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, was adjudged Best Female Minister.
Some netizens reacting to the development stated, “If Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is the NDC’s best-performing male minister, then chale, what are the rest doing? Sleeping on the job or actively making things worse?
Galamsey is still choking our rivers into Chocomilo; most of our water processing plants are still being shut down because of the turbidity of the water; Accra is flooding like Venice after two days of rain, and forests are disappearing… and this is the “best” they get an award for?
NDC really said “Best of a bad bunch” 😂 The bar isn’t just low; it’s buried six feet under. Congrats to the minister… and condolences to Ghana”.
“Has he finished fighting galamsey because that is the biggest challenge at his ministry?”, a netizen added.
One X user added, “Meanwhile, galamsey is destroying our water bodies and degrading lands”.
Meanwhile, Lands Minister Kofi Buah have so far failed to deliver on the John Mahama promise to fight galamsey.
Two years into office, galamsey is still a menace, devastating Ghana’s Land and River bodies. He has received heavy backlash due to the slow progress on illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), which continues to destroy water bodies and forests.
The Minister’s Blue Water Guards initiative has been described as a useless and bogus venture by Ghanaian media personality Afia Pokua, commonly known as Vim Lady.
According to Afia Pokua, the launch of the Blue Water Guards is causing financial loss to the state, adding that the Lands and Natural Resources Minister must be held responsible.
Afia Pokua is quoted to have said, “Since Mahama came to power, the water has never been clear. Even under Akufo-Addo, we saw signs that the water was clear; it was only when he opened the floodgates for party boys to mine that he had problems.
This government introduced the Blue Water Guards, but they have been the most ineffective way to fight illegal mining. The minister has seen that the blue water guards are a useless and bogus venture that has caused the state financial loss,” she said.
It is worth to note the the launch of the Blue Water Guards has contributed little to the fight against illegal mining.
Another initiative established by Kofi Buah to fight galamsey, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), although it has been praised by the President, have been crying out for financial support in their fight against illegal mining (galamsey).
NAIMOS, some months ago, called for increased logistical and financial support to strengthen its anti-galamsey operations.
Watch the video below:
Abirem NDC constituency executives, angry at Lands and Natural Resources Minister Armah Kofi Buah after he bought a “Best Minister” award, blocked him from launching his cooperative mining scheme. pic.twitter.com/W0dY1on7rd
A political storm is brewing with netizens on X demanding a probe into the 2026 Ministers of State Awards, with allegations and counter-allegations turning the ceremony into a battlefield of credibility.
Following Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, winning the Best Regional Minister Award at the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards, and the Lands Minister Kofi Buah also shockingly picking up the Best Minister award despite the escalating galamsey menace, the awards scheme has come under the microscope.
The event was held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, bringing together government officials, traditional leaders and stakeholders.
Reports suggest the awards recognised individuals across various sectors for their contributions to governance and national development.
Other winners on the night were the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, who received the Overall Best Performing Minister award; Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who was named Best Male Performing Minister for 2026; and Dorcas Toffey, the Deputy Minister of Transport, who emerged as Best Deputy Minister at the awards ceremony.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, was adjudged Best Female Minister.
A dramatic twist has emerged with the CEO of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Kpessa-Whyte, blowing the alarm on the controversial “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours”.
According to the SIGA boss, he was asked to pay to receive an award at the “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours”.
Kpessa-Whyte highlighted that attendance at the event to receive the supposed honour was tied to payment either of a sponsorship package of GH¢50,000 or the purchase of a dinner table of eight at GH¢25,000.
In a post shared by Hubert Tieku Esq, the SIGA boss, Kpessa-Whyte, is said to have said, “Out of caution, I advised my staff to contact the organisers and seek clarity. It was only then that we discovered that attendance at the event to receive the supposed honour was tied to payment.
The options communicated were either a sponsorship package of GH¢50,000 or the purchase of a dinner table for eight at GH¢25,000.
In other words, the path to public recognition appeared to have been tied to financial contribution.
I opted not to be part of it.”
Some Ghanaians on social media are now calling for a probe into the alleged ‘Cash For Awards’.
Seth Doe, Esq highlighted that every appointee who took an award is a culprit for conflict of interest.
According to him, in a developed country, this amounts to “bribery for recognition”.
In his post, he wrote, “Every person who took an award is a culprit for conflict of interest. In a working or developed country, this amounts to “bribery for recognition”. You’re incompetent, yet you’re using the money you earned as a public servant of the state to pay for an award to create a false impression that you’re working.
This is a severe breach of the Code of Conduct for Ministers and CEOs of State Bodies because it means that, instead of doing the actual work, these people will rather be negligent and resort to paying and sponsoring awards to create a false impression on social media and to people beyond Ghana that they are working”.
Furthermore, another X user called on President Mahama to institute an investigation and every state head or Minister/Deputy who paid to justify or get sacked.
He wrote, “If it is confirmed that BIG EVENTS GHANA informed attendees to sponsor for 50,000 GHS or buy a table for 25,000 GHS, the President should institute an investigation and every state head or Minister/Deputy who paid should justify or get sacked.
Governance is serious business, not for Jokers”.
In another post, a netizen identified as Kwaku Asante wrote, “Pure jokes.
These awards are for sale, and we all know it.
It’s time for the government to direct appointees not to engage with any of these award-preneurs.
As far back as last year, when government appointees were barely 5-6 months in office, some of them were winning best CEOs, best this, best that. What paa had they done while in office to win those awards and get those recognitions?
We like awards too much, so everyone is organising an awards show and selling it to the highest bidder. Nonsense!”.
In addition, NPP activist Gen Buhari has also called on the Chief of Staff to act on the awards saying, “Chief of Staff must act on the “Cash for award Saga” organized for Ministers of state last night as revealed by Kpessa Whyte the SIGA Boss, if this Government throughly mean to reset this Country then they must crack the whip, True leadership is not bought at GH¢25,000 or GH¢50,000 per table. It is earned through sacrifice, results, and unwavering commitment to the public good”.
See the post below:
Every person who took an award is a culprit for conflict of interest. In a working or developed country this amounts to “bribery for recognition”. You’re incompetent yet you’re using the money you earned as a public servant of the state to pay for an award to create a false… https://t.co/iHn7O2fYuw
If it is confirmed BIG EVENTS GHANA informed attendees to sponsor for 50,000 GHS or buy a table for 25,000 GHS, the President should institute an investigation and every state head or Minister/Deputy who paid justify or get sacked
“Chief of Staff must act on the “Cash for award Saga” organized for Ministers of state last night as revealed by Kpessa Whyte the SIGA Boss, if this Government throughly mean to reset this Country then they must crack the whip, True leadership is not bought at GH¢25,000 or… pic.twitter.com/Yr2xnuOFnE
The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has refuted claims that his polls are causing the instability within the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to Mussa Dankwah, the ruling NDC should rather be thanking him as his polls have rather sanitised the race by providing aspirants with a realistic assessment of their chances.
Mussa Dankwah cited the New Patriotic Party’s 2007 presidential primary as an example which had 17 candidates, highlighting that credible polling data helps potential candidates gauge both public and delegate sentiment.
Speaking on the matter in a video sighted on X, Mussa Dankwah explained, “I’ve had calls from people telling me all sorts of things. Look, let me tell you, if nothing at all, the NDC should be thanking me for helping sanitise the race coming,” he said.
“Let’s remember in 2007, there was no polling in this country and every aspirant, everybody who thought he had a chance, was contesting to run NPP.
“What happened? We had 17 candidates thinking that they could win. And up to today, the party is paying for that price.”
Mussa Dankwah added, “NDC must look beyond just the polls and understand that what we are doing is helping those who may have ambition but have no chance to reconsider their options and avoid overcrowding the race.”
“One thing, if nothing at all, they should give us credit for doing that because some people have come to us, some people who thought they had chances have come to us, and they’ve done private polling, and the poll has indicated that they are not viable and they have shelved their ambition.
“Thanks to us. They are happy they have not allowed themselves to be deceived by any media person saying you are on the ground.”
His comments come at a time when Reports coming in alleged that there is growing, intense friction among President John Dramani Mahama’s cabinet ministers, Ato Forson and Eric Opoku.
It has been alleged that Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ato Forson, has been withholding funds for the Agric Ministry in a bid to “thwart” Eric Opoku’s presidential bid to succeed President Mahama.
This alleged revelation was made by the Member of Parliament for Kwahu Afram Plains North Constituency, Betty Nana Efua Krosby Mensah.
According to Betty Nana Efua Krosby Mensah, the Agric Minister told her that since he took office as minister, he has not received any funds from the finance minister.
Betty Nana Efua Krosby Mensah revealed that Eric Opoku told her that he has been depending on his international friends to run the Agric Ministry.
Speaking to some members of the NDC during a dialogue with constituency women organisers in the Oti Region, Betty Krosby Mensah stated, “ I went to the Minister of Agriculture’s office; he was telling me that Betty, ‘do you know that since I became minister they have not released any funds to me’.
“I asked him how he was working; he said, ‘I am depending on my international friends’”.
Following the MP’s viral video, critics argue that Ato Forson’s decision to withhold funds to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture is aimed at undermining the political ambitions of Eric Opoku. Opoku, who has openly expressed his interest in contesting the NDC presidential flagbearership for the 2028 election, is fueling speculation of internal rivalries.
A vehicle was trapped after a section of a bridge at Pantang-Borla Junction collapsed following rains#GHNowpic.twitter.com/M9iLpY6Rze
Samuel Koku Anyidoho, a former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has fired shots at Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Member of Parliament for the Jomoro Constituency and Deputy Minister for Transport.
The former NDC Deputy General Secretary fumed that the opulence being displayed by the current Mahama administration is so so so sickening.
His comment follows a video of Dorcas Affo-Toffey, who had customised the number plate of her Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon to read “Jomoro MP.”
According to Koku Anyidoho, even the “property-owning” NPP NEVER displayed such disgusting opulence.
He warned that the NDC grassroots may soon rise up against some government appointees over their extravagant displays of wealth.
In a post on X, Koku Anyidoho wrote, “The opulence in this current Administration is so so so sickening.
NDC, a Party that was birthed by a revolution, is now brazenly displaying such vulgar opulence?
An MP, Deputy Minister, decides to customise the number plate of her vehicle? This is so so so unacceptable!
Even the “property-owning” NPP NEVER displayed such disgusting opulence.
The base of the NDC shall soon begin to rise up and revolt against the stinking open opulence in the face of massive suffering in the Country.
President Mahama must wake up and crack the whip ooooo ….
Ayooo”.
He further added, “For those who are saying it is an old video clip, does it change the fact that the number plate of the vehicle has been customised?
Has any NPP MP ever customised his/her vehicle number plate?
Even if it is an old video clip, is it not very telling that it has resurfaced?
Continue defending the indefensible and walk your way into opposition”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to Koku Anyidoho’s post stated, “What will kill you soon is vulgar bitterness. This woman was already using this kind of car even in opposition. Sir, please, sorry to ask, ooo, do you still have a wife? Cos your life and conduct do not depict that. A man of God???? Interesting”.
A netizen added, “Senior man, I think you are clutching at straws here. What is the opulence here, the personalised number plate, her car or both?
So many people have personalised number plates in the country; does that equate to opulence? This is a private vehicle”.
“MPs are given loans to buy a car
What is wrong with her car bearing her constituency name
Without the constituency, she won’t own the car”, a netizen added.
One X user argued, “This woman had her own money before politics na some of you NPP with low IQs never cease to amaze me.
Kyeres3 gyimii no d))so oh🤦🏽
So what do you want us to do? Based on this, should we vote for NPP?
Chale make we think oo. You guys chop all the
Money, now we are trying to build Ghana again, then you people go carry your foolishness come this app top.
Nkosiafuo”.
“Sir, are you really for real? Even young boys all over Ghana are customising their number plates. We had a whole V8 that was carrying a chair around the country, and you were quiet. Today, you are talking because of the number plate? Goodness me!!”, one netizen noted.
See the post below:
For those who are saying it is an old video clip; does it change the fact that the number plate of the vehicle has been customized?
Has any NPP MP ever customized his/her vehicle number plate?
Even if it is an old video clip, is it not very telling that it has resurfaced?…
— Samuel Koku Anyidoho🇬🇭 (@KokuAnyidoho) June 7, 2026
Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African President, has pleaded with President John Dramani Mahama to help rally other African heads of state in support of South Africa over the ongoing xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals.
According to the SA president, the ongoing attacks on foreign nationals are an African problem, not only a South African one, and require African solutions.
Speaking to the press, the SA president expressed appreciation for Mahama’s willingness to champion South Africa’s cause among fellow African leaders.
He disclosed that the move has influenced South Africa’s decision to dispatch diplomatic envoys across the continent.
Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African President, stated, “This time around, we are saying we want to work together; work with us. And I’m rather pleased that President Mahama of Ghana has been saying he would like to make a call on other African countries to work with South Africa, and that is precisely what has triggered our intention to send envoys, so that they go and explain the initiative that we have taken.
“In the end, this is an African problem; it is not only a South African problem, but we are all involved in this. Various countries on the continent experience precisely what we are going through”.
He further recognised the severe social pressures, including unemployment, insecurity, and poor service delivery, that have powered anti-immigrant tensions but contended that the solution must be collective, as it is an African problem.
This is an African problem that requires African solutions,” he stated.
Meanwhile, President John Mahama has said Ghana’s diplomatic relations with South Africa remain strong despite the recent xenophobic attacks leading to Ghanaians being evacuated.
According to John Mahama, there has been no breach in our relations with South Africa.
Speaking at Chatham House in London, during his five-day official visit to the United Kingdom, President Mahama stated, “We do not have any breach in our diplomatic relations. What happened was that it’s not the first time there have been these xenophobic attacks in South Africa”.
“They say we shouldn’t call it xenophobia. I don’t know what else or what name you can give it. But there have been these surges in anti-foreign attacks.”
“Lately, Ghanaians have gotten involved. This is the first time we’ve really had Ghanaians getting a part of the direction of attacks,” he said.
He added, “And if you were not South African, you were asked to leave the hospital. Even if you were ill, it created a very toxic atmosphere. At this point, we had nearly 200 of our citizens in our embassy”.
“It didn’t look like the South African authorities were doing anything to try to quell what was happening and also to provide protection to those who had been displaced,” he said.
“And so we did the first evacuation flight. We’re going to do two more to take those who want to leave. It is voluntary. We asked, “Do you want to stay or leave?” And many of them say they feel threatened. And so they want to leave.”
President Mahama further added, “I think it’s unfortunate what is happening in South Africa. We need to drill down to what causes these flare-ups in terms of xenophobia. And so all of us must empathise with South Africa or must sympathise with South Africa”.
“And we must help South Africa to be able to drill down and find out what it can do to reduce unemployment rates amongst the black populations. After the last fellow African leaves, is it going to change unemployment among blacks in South Africa?” he asked.
“After the last shop has been closed and everybody has left, will it change unemployment in South Africa? And everybody brings some advantage. They either bring their knowledge or they bring investments,” he said.
“And I think we should get over this fear of foreigners coming into our countries.”
However, Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, has said SA will vigorously defend itself against what he terms any “frivolous or baseless” lawsuit originating from Ghana.
In a news card shared by TV3, Ronald Lamola stated, “We(South Africa) will vigorously defend any frivolous or baseless lawsuit emanating from Ghana against South Africa”.
Also, South Africa has warned Ghana against ‘public spectacles’ over evacuation flights.
Lamola wrote on X, “Our initial hope was simply to assist the Government of Ghana in repatriating its citizens in a humane and cordial manner”.
“However, we will not continue to tolerate… public spectacles, characterised by incomplete information and outright misinformation devoid of any diplomatic decorum.”
A viral video has surfaced of an elderly woman being rescued through a car window in Accra’s floodwaters.
In the viral video, the family was captured escaping the floodwaters after their blue Toyota sedan was submerged.
The elderly woman was spotted climbing through windows and transferring belongings to a nearby pickup truck during heavy June 2026 rains; later, a girl also climbed out.
The man was later spotted picking up their belongings from the boot of the car after their blue Toyota sedan.
The video shared by We Love Ghana stated, “A man had to move his family through the car window and transfer them and their belongings into a pickup truck after heavy rainfall flooded their vehicle, leaving them almost trapped inside”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the heartbreaking video express anger at ongoing infrastructure neglect and governance issues.
Netizen reacting stated, “We deserve all this and more. Until we’re ready to dismantle the classism, colonial structures, evil capitalistic elite, traditional chiefs who receive their payments and turn a blind eye to this we need more rain. 600 years of this suffering hasn’t changed our ways”.
One X user added, “rying to drive through a flood is always an uncertain thing. You can always get stuck in the mud and cannot move. What would have happened if it had still been raining?
He would have put his family’s life at risk”.
“Not trying to be funny, but maybe we all deserve what we are going through. Because if elections are held tomorrow, I can guarantee that people will wake up at dawn to queue and vote for these same politicians”, a netizen added.
One X user added, “Failed country, dirty liars, tribalists, dishonest and empty-headed humans moving about trying to take advantage of each other. Nothing works except a few corrupt politrick pot belly fools and protocol numpties taking advantage of the masses to enjoy the largesse of the country”.
A netizen added, “Years of systemic failure and neglect whilst most of us living in Accra have become so senseless and insensitive that we build on waterways, dump rubbish into gutters, choking and blocking every single water passageway. Who’s suffering now? Let’s all deal with this madness; enough is enough”.
One netizen added, “This 21st Century and Ghana is still getting flooded in some big, big cities, in fact, the whole capital city of GHANA.
Failed Leader!
Failed Authorities!
Shameful Citizens!
Afuomfoɔ nkoaaa!!!”
Meanwhile, Ken Agyapong, a former Assin Central Member of Parliament, has broken his silence concerning the flooding situation in Ghana, particularly in Accra.
According to Ken Agyapong, Ghana has been flooding since before independence, with 3,000 dead, 700,000 displaced, and $1 billion lost, not due to hurricanes or tsunamis.
He argued that the rains didn’t fail Ghana but Ghana failed itself.
In a post on X, Ken Agyapong wrote, “Ghana has been flooding since before independence.
3,000 dead. 700,000 displaced. $1 billion lost.
Not from hurricanes. Not from tsunamis.
From the gutters, we blocked ourselves. From waterways we built on. From warnings we ignored.
The rain didn’t fail us. We failed ourselves”.
Watch the video below:
A man had to move his family through the car window and transfer them and their belongings into a pickup truck after heavy rainfall flooded their vehicle, leaving them almost trapped inside. pic.twitter.com/2U13ojM7SE
Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi-Bonte II, a former Hearts of Oak executive has died.
According to reports, the late Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi-Bonte II, died after a short illness.
Reports suggest that the Gbese Mantse passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
He was known as Thomas Okine in his private life.
The late Gbese Mantse’s death comes two days after he took part in traditional activities marking the lifting of the ban on drumming and noise-making ahead of the Homowo Festival.
ClassFM sharing update about the Gbese Mantse stated, “Nii Ayi-Bonte II was well known in Ghanaian football circles for his association with Accra Hearts of Oak during one of the club’s most successful periods.
He served in a leadership role as the club enjoyed domestic dominance in the 1990s and early 2000s and strengthened its reputation on the African continent.
Installed as Gbese Mantse in 2007, Nii Ayi-Bonte II combined traditional leadership with a career in business. An accountant by profession, he founded Lifetime Pharmacy Limited and Savemart Company Limited.
He also served on the Judicial Committees of the Ga Traditional Council and the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, and was a commissioner of the Greater Accra Regional Lands Commission.
Beyond football, he was involved in professional boxing and managed former world champion Joseph Agbeko while supporting the promotion of boxing events in Ghana.
Nii Ayi-Bonte II is remembered for his contributions to traditional leadership, sports administration and community development, as well as his longstanding connection with Hearts of Oak”.
A vehicle was trapped after a section of a bridge at Pantang-Borla Junction collapsed following rains#GHNowpic.twitter.com/M9iLpY6Rze
The Interior Minister disclosed that, as part of efforts to prevent further loss of life from building collapses, this building will be demolished.
According to Muntaka Mubarak, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has already identified several structures considered dangerous and unfit for habitation.
Speaking to journalists during a visit to the disaster scene, Muntaka said, “Currently, NADMO has identified about 16 buildings within the Greater Accra Region that have to come down. We are going to ensure that, coming into the week, they will go and get all those buildings down.
“We are currently doing the evacuations, and they must bring all those buildings down. I mean, some things are natural, and God will take care of the supernatural, but for the natural ones, we have to take care of them.”
The Interior Minister’s announcement follows the collapse of a three-storey building at Avenor in North Kaneshie on Sunday, June 7, which claimed two lives and left three others injured.
Authorities have confirmed that two people have died following the collapse of the three-storey building at Avenor in North Kaneshie, in the Greater Accra Region.
According to emergency responders, two bodies were recovered from the rubble following hours of intensive search and rescue efforts at the scene.
Two others were rescued from the debris and transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
It is yet to be known the cause of the collapse as investigations are expected to commence.
Reports suggest the incident occurred on Sunday, June 7, in the Melcom Plus area, where a structure believed to be a residential building and mosque caved in.
Rescue teams indicated that the building was still under construction at the time of the collapse.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Facebook page, Assistant Divisional Officer Alex King Nartey stated, “As it stands right now, two people have been rescued and taken to the hospital. One was in very critical condition, and we are hoping they will pull through”.
Meanwhile, Abdulai Mahama, a road and building consultant, has said many buildings in Accra are structurally unsafe and are only standing by the grace of God.
According to Engineer Mahama, Ghanaians keep ignoring all the laws and then expect God to hold the buildings.
Engineer Mahama warned that many developers continue to ignore building laws, with the situation posing a serious risk to lives.
He asserted that structural failures could occur at any time, calling for stricter enforcement of building regulations.
Engineer Mahama urged property owners to subject their structures to professional assessment to prevent future disasters.
Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on March 30, 2026, Engineer Mahama stated, “Indiscipline is just on the rise, especially when it comes to building. We ignore all the laws, and then we expect God to hold the buildings. Most buildings in Accra, I can say, are standing by the grace of God”.
“When God takes his eyes off for a microsecond, a lot of buildings will be off in Accra. We should engage engineers to go and assess our buildings. Every building standing can be assessed by any engineer who is worth his salt,” he added.
Santa Maria Antieku is heavily flooded right now following the rains.
According to the SIGA boss, he was asked to pay to receive an award at the “Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours”.
Kpessa-Whyte highlighted that attendance at the event to receive the supposed honour was tied to payment either of a sponsorship package of GH¢50,000 or the purchase of a dinner table of eight at GH¢25,000.
In a post shared on X the SIGA boss, Kpessa-Whyte, stated, “Out of caution, I advised my staff to contact the organisers and seek clarity. It was only then that we discovered that attendance at the event to receive the supposed honour was tied to payment.
The options communicated were either a sponsorship package of GH¢50,000 or the purchase of a dinner table for eight at GH¢25,000.
In other words, the path to public recognition appeared to have been tied to financial contribution.
I opted not to be part of it.”
His comments follow the uproar on social media, particularly on X, after Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, won the Best Regional Minister Award at the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards, with the Lands Minister also shockingly picking up the Best Minister award despite the escalating galamsey menace.
The event was held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, bringing together government officials, traditional leaders and stakeholders.
Also, the event was graced by Ga Mantse His Royal Majesty, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II.
Reports suggest the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards recognised individuals across various sectors for their contributions to governance and national development.
Other winners on the night were the Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who was named Best Male Performing Minister for 2026; also, Dorcas Toffey, the Deputy Minister of Transport, emerged as Best Deputy Minister at the awards ceremony.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, was adjudged Best Female Minister.
Following the announcement of Linda Olcoo as the Best Regional Minister, netizens on X have made a mockery of the award.
One X user added, “Chale, so they gave Linda Ocloo the ‘Best Minister’ award just after she said transferring people to the North is “punishment”? The criteria for this award are funny, oo!”.
A netizen added, “This is the same nonsense the NPP was doing that Ghanaians didn’t like. Linda Ocloo is arguably one of the most incompetent ministers this country has ever had. Just when the public is calling for her to be reshuffled, you decide to reward her instead.
In the end, it’s actions like these that put democracy in jeopardy”.
Lydia Forson on X added, “Someone decided to organise Ministers’ Awards, and not one person paused to ask whether it was a good idea?
You got dressed up and accepted awards from yourselves instead of being judged by the people you serve?
What kind of self-congratulatory exercise is this?
At a time when communities are flooding, this is the optics you chose?
Bad. Very bad look”.
Jacqueline Ansomah Yeboah, a Joy News reporter, also shared her opinion, saying, “Maybe it’s just me, but today is the first time I’m hearing about the Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours.
What caught my attention even more is that this was the SIXTH edition, meaning it has been running for years.
As a citizen, I’m curious:
Who nominates the ministers?
Who evaluates their performance?
What criteria are used?
Is the assessment based on measurable outcomes, public feedback, policy delivery, or something else?
I’m not questioning whether excellence should be recognised. Public servants who perform well deserve acknowledgement.
I’m simply interested in understanding the process behind the awards and what benchmarks are used to determine who qualifies as “Minister of the Year.”
Anyone familiar with how it work”.
See the post below:
He wrote as follows: “Out of caution, I advised my staff to contact the organisers and seek clarity. It was only then that we discovered that attendance at the event to receive the supposed honour was tied to payment. The options communicated were either a sponsorship package of… pic.twitter.com/ufUh0yKO60
Sam George, a co-sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, commonly known as the Anti-LGBTQ bill, has defied President John Mahama and the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin over the bill.
According to Sam George, the Anti-LGBTQ bill will not undergo a review by Parliament.
Speaking to the media on Thursday, June 4, Sam George, who doubles as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram, indicated that the bill becoming law depends on President John Dramani Mahama, as Parliament has already done its part.
Sam George’s remarks respond to Speaker Alban Bagbin’s call for reconsideration of the bill. However, the MP has argued the Speaker’s request is not supported by parliamentary procedure.
“The Speaker has made an appeal. I have gone through the Standing Orders since I saw that appeal, and there is nothing in our Standing Orders for a rescission. When Parliament passes a bill, Parliament is functus officio,” he added.
Meanwhile, President John Mahama has raised concern over the recently passed anti-LGBTQ+ Bill by Parliament on Friday, May 29.
During a question-and-answer session at Chatham House in the United Kingdom (UK) on Monday, June 1, President Mahama indicated that he can only assent to the bill once those lapses are rectified.
According to him, the bill is marred by procedural and legal issues which were not addressed by Parliament before its passage. He emphasised that, given the domestic and international attention surrounding the bill, Ghana must ensure the right thing is done.
“The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill has probably been the bill that has evoked the most interest in Ghana. It shows how important issues of family values are. There have been a few issues raised. One, that there wasn’t quorum when it was passed. That’s an issue that has come up, and then two, there were some procedural lapses in terms of its passage,” he stated.
The President further added that, the legal counsel in the Presidency and the Attorney General would sit on it and make sure that everything is in order before he gives his approval.
“The president has another option. If there are some things that he thinks are a problem, he can refer it to the Council of State for advice. If substantial issues are raised, the president would return the bill to Parliament indicating exactly what the issues are. So there’s still quite a while to go before that bill becomes law,” he added.
After five (5) years of heated public debate and international attention, Parliament passed the controversial anti-LGBTQ bill on Fri8day, May 29. The bill, formally titled the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities, advocacy, funding and the promotion of what it describes as non-conventional sexual relations.
Initially, when the bill was introduced, critics argued that the legislation could violate constitutional rights, including freedom of expression and association, and protection from discrimination.
However, the supporters of the bill, including religious bodies and traditional leaders, insisted that it is necessary to protect Ghanaian cultural, moral, and family values. Several openly supported the bill throughout parliamentary deliberations, insisting that it reflects the beliefs and values of the majority of Ghanaians.
One of the provisions in the bill that sparked heavy debate was an attempt to introduce clauses exempting journalists, media houses, lawyers, doctors, counsellors and other professionals from sanctions if their work involved LGBTQ-related matters in the normal course of duty.
The proposed amendments sought to protect media practitioners reporting on LGBTQ-related issues, as well as medical and mental health professionals providing services to affected persons.
But co-sponsor of the bill and Assin South MP, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, together with Bosome-Freho MP Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh and other Minority MPs, strongly opposed the changes.
According to them, such exemptions could create loopholes that may eventually be used to promote LGBTQ+ activities in the country.
About the Anti-LGBTQ Bill
It was first introduced in 2021 in Parliament on 2 August 2021 as a Private Members’ Bill sponsored by a bipartisan group of eight MPs, seven from the opposition NDC and one from the ruling NPP at the time.
The lead sponsor was Samuel Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo‑Prampram and Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations.
The MPs at the time included Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, MP for Ho West (NDC). Rockson‑Nelson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi (NDC), Helen Adjoa Ntoso, MP for Krachi East (NDC), Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, MP for La Dadekotopon (NDC), Della Sowah, MP for Kpando (NDC), Alhassan Suhuyini, MP for Tamale North (NDC), John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South (NPP).
It was initially passed in February 2024; however couldn’t become a law as President Akufo-Addo did not assent to it.
Fast forward to after the NDC government assumed power, the bill was reintroduced in Parliament on February 17, 2026.
What was in the bill?
The bill was designed to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities, advocacy, and funding, with penalties ranging from 3 to 10 years imprisonment depending on the offence.
The bill sought to criminalise identifying as LGBTQ+, with offenders facing up to three years’ imprisonment.
It also proposed sanctions against individuals accused of promoting LGBTQ+ rights, including teachers, journalists, doctors, parents and advocates.
Under the bill, LGBTQ+ organisations would have been outlawed, while donors and partner organisations risked prosecution.
The legislation further proposed restrictions on media content, making digital or broadcast promotion of LGBTQ+ activities punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment.
It also sought to render same-sex marriages void and prohibit gender transition procedures. Additionally, the bill proposed mandatory reporting requirements, compelling family members, educators, religious leaders and community members to report suspected LGBTQ+ activities.
President Mahama’s comments earlier this month
In early May, President John Dramani Mahama clarified that, although he would not hesitate to sign the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-gay Bill, which is currently before parliament into law, he believes Ghana must first address its pressing issues.
During a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, President Mahama urged restraint and constructive engagement in ongoing national discussions on LGBTQ+ issues.”LGBTQ+ issues it remains a highly emotive and sensitive issue even in the most advanced liberal democracies.
I explained during my recent engagement with the World Affairs Council that it is not the most important issue we face as a nation; we are still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, healthcare, jobs, food, clothing and shelter.
“Nevertheless, the private bill introduced in Parliament has sparked a complex and sensitive national conversation. Our position is guided by our constitution, respect for human rights and dignity for all persons and the need to preserve social cohesion. While there are strong and differing views within our society, we believe that issues must be addressed through democratic processes, our core values, dialogue, and the rule of law.
“I am also mindful of reactions from my international partners, including recent development such as Lincoln University’s withdrawal of their honorary decoration. These developments underscore the importance of continuous dedication and mutual respect and situating our national decisions within our constitutional and cultural context,” he said.
By Phoebe Martekie Doku
A resident of East Legon Hills has shared a distressing account of the impact of today's heavy downpour, revealing that flooding in her area has left her and her daughter stranded at home.
According to her, they have run out of food and are unable to leave the house because… pic.twitter.com/2HhAbAeDVY
The Health Ministry has appealed to the doctors and nurses of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to call off the strike in the interest of patients and Ghanaians in general.
According to the Health Ministry, the ongoing industrial action by doctors and nurses at KATH is unfortunate.
The Health Ministry disclosed that the suspension was a carefully considered administrative decision taken in the interest of accountability, patient safety, and adherence to established procedures within the health sector.
In a statement issued on Sunday, June 7, the Ministry wrote, “The Ministry acknowledges the concerns of staff and emphasises that dialogue and established dispute resolution channels remain the best path to addressing grievances.
Stakeholders must work together to ensure that grievances are addressed promptly and fairly, while safeguarding the continuous delivery of healthcare services to the public.
The action is not intended to punish efforts aimed at protecting patients. Rather, it seeks to ensure accountability, proper communication, and adherence to national. Health policies and directives.
The Ministry of Health recognises the long-standing operational challenges facing the Accident and Emergency Centre of KATH. Management has a responsibility to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. However, decisions with significant implications for emergency healthcare delivery, particularly at a major tertiary referral hospital, must follow established protocols and be coordinated with the Ministry and other relevant authorities.
It must be emphasised that since assuming office, the Minister for Health has been working tirelessly to address longstanding challenges within the health sector and improve healthcare delivery across the country”.
The Health Ministry further added, “The Ministry wishes to assure the public that the concerns raised by doctors and nurses at KA TH are receiving the urgent attention of the Minister for Health. With regard to the Sewua Hospital Project, it is important to note that work is progressing steadily, with the facility expected to be completed before the end of the year 2026
It is worthy of note that at no point has the Minister adopted an adversarial posture towards doctors or any category of health professionals. Rather, his actions and engagements have been guided by the principles of accountability, professionalism, and partnership in advancing the objectives of the health sector.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Health Service has been directed to implement immediate mitigating measures to ensure that emergency healthcare services remain accessible to the public, while we continue to engage doctors and nurses at KATH to rescind their decision and resume work.
The Ministry of Health remains committed to protecting the interests of patients while ensuring a safe and conducive working environment for all health workers.
We therefore urge all affected staff to reconsider their decision and return to work in the interest of patients and the general population”.
The development follows the brouhaha that followed Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, who has directed the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks with immediate effect.
In a letter dated June 5, 2026, the Health Minister asserted that the decision follows the KATH CEO temporary suspension of emergency admissions at the facility.
The Health Minister highlighted that the action was taken in contravention of directives issued by President John Dramani Mahama.
He disclosed that the meeting involving the Ministry’s Chief Director, Technical Advisor and Legal Advisor concluded that the CEO’s actions were inconsistent with the President’s directives.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has joined the strike action by the Doctors at KATH.
According to the Health Ministry, the ongoing industrial action by doctors and nurses at KATH is unfortunate.
The Health Ministry disclosed that the suspension was a carefully considered administrative decision taken in the interest of accountability, patient safety, and adherence to established procedures within the health sector.
In a statement issued on Sunday, June 7, the Ministry wrote, “ The Ministry of Health finds the turn of events at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) unfortunate, where members of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association and Nurses Chapter there have embarked on a strike action following an administrative decision taken against the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo of the hospital, for non-compliance with established administrative procedures relating to the closure of a public health facility.
The decision to suspend the CEO of KATH, who is an appointee of HE the President, John Dramani Mahama, was carefully considered and taken in the interest of institutional accountability, patient safety, and the need to uphold administrative discipline within the health sector.
It is important to place on record that the suspension arose from the public announcement of cessation of admission into the Accident and Emergency unit, which is inconsistent with the directive of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana regarding access to emergency healthcare services.
For the avoidance of doubt, this has nothing to do with the internal arrangements agreed between the hospital and the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate. Further, he was suspended by the administrative head of the hospital (CEO), not as a Medical Officer of the hospital.
It will be recalled that, during the State of the Nation Address, His Excellency directed all public health facilities to ensure that patients seeking emergency care receive the necessary attention and are not turned away under any circumstances.
The Ministry is concerned that this directive was disregarded when the Chief Executive Officer announced the closure of the Accident and Emergency Centre of KATH without prior authorisation from the KATH Board and the Ministry for Health.
The suspension of the CEO is therefore an administrative measure intended to facilitate an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the closure and provide remedies going forward”.
The development follows the brouhaha that followed Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, who has directed the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks with immediate effect.
In a letter dated June 5, 2026, the Health Minister asserted that the decision follows the KATH CEO temporary suspension of emergency admissions at the facility.
The Health Minister highlighted that the action was taken in contravention of directives issued by President John Dramani Mahama.
He disclosed that the meeting involving the Ministry’s Chief Director, Technical Advisor and Legal Advisor concluded that the CEO’s actions were inconsistent with the President’s directives.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has joined the strike action by the Doctors at KATH.
Authorities have confirmed that two people have died following the collapse of the three-storey building at Avenor in North Kaneshie, in the Greater Accra Region.
According to emergency responders, two bodies were recovered from the rubble following hours of intensive search and rescue efforts at the scene.
Two others were rescued from the debris and transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
It is yet to be known the cause of the collapse as investigations are expected to commence.
Reports suggest the incident occurred on Sunday, June 7, in the Melcom Plus area, where a structure believed to be a residential building and mosque caved in.
Rescue teams indicated that the building was still under construction at the time of the collapse.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Facebook page, Assistant Divisional Officer Alex King Nartey stated, “As it stands right now, two people have been rescued and taken to the hospital. One was in very critical condition, and we are hoping they will pull through”.
He further disclosed that firefighters from the Circle Fire Station and the National Headquarters were swiftly deployed to the scene to commence rescue efforts.
The Rescue teams disclosed that at least one or two more people remain trapped under the debris.
According to the GNFS, their Director of Operations is personally leading the rescue mission, while heavy-duty equipment has been requested to assist emergency responders as they work to locate and rescue any remaining victims.
Meanwhile, Melcom Company Limited has refuted ownership or any association with the building that collapsed at Avenor in Accra on Sunday, June 7.
According to Melcom, all of its outlets across the country remain safe, secure, and fully operational.
On Sunday, June 7, Melcom, in a statement, clarified that the collapsed structure is not linked to its operations in any way.
They disclosed that thet the incident site is located only in the vicinity of Ashfoam and Melcom Plus.
Melcom further expressed sympathy to those affected by the incident and reassured customers and staff of the structural safety of all its facilities.
The statement read, “While we express our sympathies to all those who might have been affected by the said collapsed building, we want to assure our cherished customers, business partners, employees and the general public that none of our buildings or facilities at Avenor or any part of the country has collapsed”.
“You let a young girl rent here knowing this happens… won’t God punish you? Even my son’s school bag is wet.”
The event was held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, bringing together government officials, traditional leaders and stakeholders.
Also, the event was graced by Ga Mantse His Royal Majesty, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II.
Reports suggest the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards recognised individuals across various sectors for their contributions to governance and national development.
Other winners on the night were Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, who won the Best Regional Minister; and Dorcas Toffey, the Deputy Minister of Transport, who emerged as Best Deputy Minister at the awards ceremony.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, was adjudged Best Female Minister.
Some netizens reacting to the development stated, “If Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is the NDC’s best-performing male minister, then chale, what are the rest doing? Sleeping on the job or actively making things worse?
Galamsey is still choking our rivers into Chocomilo; most of our water processing plants are still being shut down because of the turbidity of the water; Accra is flooding like Venice after two days of rain, and forests are disappearing… and this is the “best” they get an award for?
NDC really said “Best of a bad bunch” 😂 The bar isn’t just low; it’s buried six feet under. Congrats to the minister… and condolences to Ghana”.
“Has he finished fighting galamsey because that is the biggest challenge at his ministry?”, a netizen added.
One X user added, “Meanwhile, galamsey is destroying our water bodies and degrading lands”.
Meanwhile, Lands Minister Kofi Buah have so far failed to deliver on the John Mahama promise to fight galamsey.
Two years into office, galamsey is still a menace, devastating Ghana’s Land and River bodies. He has received heavy backlash due to the slow progress on illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), which continues to destroy water bodies and forests.
The Minister’s Blue Water Guards initiative has been described as a useless and bogus venture by Ghanaian media personality Afia Pokua, commonly known as Vim Lady.
According to Afia Pokua, the launch of the Blue Water Guards is causing financial loss to the state, adding that the Lands and Natural Resources Minister must be held responsible.
Afia Pokua is quoted to have said, “Since Mahama came to power, the water has never been clear. Even under Akufo-Addo, we saw signs that the water was clear; it was only when he opened the floodgates for party boys to mine that he had problems.
This government introduced the Blue Water Guards, but they have been the most ineffective way to fight illegal mining. The minister has seen that the blue water guards are a useless and bogus venture that has caused the state financial loss,” she said.
It is worth to note the the launch of the Blue Water Guards has contributed little to the fight against illegal mining.
Another initiative established by Kofi Buah to fight galamsey, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), although it has been praised by the President, have been crying out for financial support in their fight against illegal mining (galamsey).
NAIMOS, some months ago, called for increased logistical and financial support to strengthen its anti-galamsey operations.
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Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah wins Best Male Performing Minister at the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Awards held at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.#TV3GHpic.twitter.com/rhG87GS6n6
Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, has said SA will vigorously defend itself against what he terms any “frivolous or baseless” lawsuit originating from Ghana.
In a news card shared by TV3, Ronald Lamola stated, “We(South Africa) will vigorously defend any frivolous or baseless lawsuit emanating from Ghana against South Africa”.
His comments follow, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, who has revealed that Ghana is considering legal action against South Africa over xenophobic attacks targeted at its citizens.
Ablakwa stressed that the government see the xenophobic attacks beyond the evacuation and safety of affected citizens.
He disclosed that individuals who lost properties and livelihoods over the xenophobic attacks deserve justice and compensation.
Ablakwa disclosed that Ghana has formally communicated its position to South African authorities and expects concrete measures to be taken.
Speaking on Joy FM on Saturday, June 6, Ablakwa said, “We are also considering formal legal action in competent international courts on this matter. We have made it clear that the matter does not end with the evacuation of Ghanaians. There has to be accountability, and there has to be a price to pay.
“We have told the South Africans that we expect them to take responsibility and compensate our nationals. The only action we have seen on their part is with the Ghanaians who were hospitalised. They approached us that they are willing to take care of the medical bills.”
Also, South Africa has warned Ghana against ‘public spectacles’ over evacuation flights.
Lamola wrote on X wrote, “Our initial hope was simply to assist the Government of Ghana in repatriating its citizens in a humane and cordial manner”.
“However, we will not continue to tolerate… public spectacles, characterised by incomplete information and outright misinformation devoid of any diplomatic decorum.”
Meanwhile, thousands of Ghanaians have now been evacuated from South Africa by the Government of Ghana following the latest wave of xenophobic attacks.
In a post on X, Ablakwa wrote, “We kept our promise.
No Ghanaian has been abandoned in harm’s way.
About a thousand Ghanaians have now been evacuated from South Africa by the Government of Ghana following the latest wave of xenophobic attacks.
Last night, it was a profound honour to welcome our fellow nationals with love, warmth and the pride of being a servant leader in a great country which does not forsake our citizens, particularly in times of distress.
But our work is far from over — we shall ensure reintegration with dignity, medical and psychosocial support, pursue compensation for those who have left properties and businesses behind, secure jobs for folks able to work and intensify our efforts towards achieving Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s Pan-African dream of genuine African integration.
I commend the dedicated staff of the Foreign Ministry; our High Commission in Pretoria; colleague ministers; senior government officials; partner state institutions, including GAF, GACL, GCAA, NADMO, GIS, GPS; the IOM; Ethiopian Airlines and the media for the flawless and efficient execution.
We are grateful to Ghanaian CEOs for their remarkable partnership with us aimed at creating employment opportunities for our returning nationals.
God bless President John Mahama for his inspiring and outstanding leadership and guidance.
The Mahama Administration shall continue to defend the rights of our cherished citizens, serve with compassion and safeguard the welfare of ALL GHANAIANS”.
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South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has stated that SA will vigorously defend itself against what he terms any "frivolous or baseless" lawsuit originating from Ghana over the recent xenophobic attacks.#3NewsGH#TV3GHpic.twitter.com/p74q3WDbS3
Ken Agyapong, a former Assin Central Member of Parliament, has broken his silence concerning the flooding situation in Ghana, particularly in Accra.
According to Ken Agyapong, Ghana has been flooding since before independence, with 3,000 dead, 700,000 displaced, and $1 billion lost, not due to hurricanes or tsunamis.
He argued that the rains didn’t fail Ghana but Ghana failed itself.
In a post on X, Ken Agyapong wrote, “Ghana has been flooding since before independence.
3,000 dead. 700,000 displaced. $1 billion lost.
Not from hurricanes. Not from tsunamis.
From the gutters, we blocked ourselves. From waterways we built on. From warnings we ignored.
The rain didn’t fail us. We failed ourselves”.
In related news, the Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre, Kwadwo Twum Boafo, explaining the flooding situation in Accra, has said structures like Villagio should never have been built.
According to Kwadwo Twum Boafo, the site where Villagio used to be located was a whole was a wetland, but was later filled with laterite for structures to be built on the wetland.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana, Kwadwo Twum Boafo, explained, “So I’ll give you a prime example. Villagio should never have been built. Because if you are old enough to remember, that whole place was marsh. When I say marshland, I mean a wetland.
And the runoff from the Akuapim Hills used to go there. Then we allowed somebody to come and surcharge the soil when I say surcharge the soil, fill that marsh with laterite so that he could build that structure.”
“So what simply happens now is every time it rains, the runoff… You can’t cheat the runoff. It will still come, and it will flood that side of Accra.”
“Do a simple experiment. Put water in this cup here and put this bottle inside it and see what happens… there’ll be an overflow.”
Kwadwo Twum Boafo further added, “Our relationship with natural greenery areas like the Korle Lagoon is terrible. Who made the decision to turn the Korle Lagoon into a [drain]? … Because you put cement on the embankments, so it’s not semi-permeable anymore. God does not do anything just like that”.
He explains natural drainage, salinity, and osmosis in lagoons, noting that concreting them creates barriers.
He further explained, “We have allowed people to build in wetlands. Go to the Ramsar sites… some of our best people were willing Ramsar sites to their relatives.”
Kwadwo Twum Boafo further explained that the whole of Holland was under the water table, but they were able to engineer the country properly to allow the drainage systems to work.
“Anybody who has been to Holland… Netherlands means the lowlands. The whole of Holland is under the water table. But what happens, they have engineered that country properly to allow for the drainage systems to work”, he added.
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Ghana has been flooding since before independence.
3,000 dead. 700,000 displaced. $1 billion lost.
Not from hurricanes. Not from tsunamis.
From gutters we blocked ourselves. From waterways we built on. From warnings we ignored.
Blakk Rasta, a Ghanaian reggae artiste and media personality, has said the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is the backbone of all the crime-fighting in Ghana.
According to Blakk Rasta, the Office of Special Prosecutor is deep, ice-frozen in the Arctic Ocean, but EOCO is kicking corruption ass.
He made this known while providing more details about the revelation that the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, bid to repay millions in the Exim Bank fraud case, which has been rejected.
Speaking on his show, The Black Pot, Blakk Rasta narrated how the Attorney General and EOCO rejected Wontumi’s attempts to repay millions in the Exim Bank fraud case.
Blakk Rasta narrated, saying, “Now this guy, all of a sudden, runs to the Exim Bank that he was going to pay. They must… Exim Bank said, ‘You are going to pay what? You have been investigated for this. If anything at all, go to the Attorney General, EOCO, and the rest, and pay the money.’ Chairman Wontumi runs to EOCO, runs to the Attorney General… I have brought the money I want to refund it.
Go back to court. Now that this case is just opening, the Exim Bank go to court tell the judge that you agree that you stole their money. Because initially, he said you didn’t. You said you bought some tractors, you said you had land, and you paid salaries to boys to work. Why are you bringing back the money?
This is what many people don’t know. EOCO has been able to trace the money into one of their accounts of this guy and has put it on freeze. The Attorney General has made sure that there’s more ice on the account. It’s frozen thick ice. There’s money in it. We have traced the money.
We are seeing where the money is. Now you come back with a check for money to be withdrawn from the same account that we have frozen? Where we have seen the money…”.
Blakk Rasta further disclosed, “It’s like you’re chasing a thief. The thief has denied that he has not stolen anything. Then, from your own investigations, you see the money is hiding in a bag. So go and take it back.
Now the thief comes to you, having gone and seen the bag: ‘I am coming to tell you that it is true that the money I actually took it, but I didn’t steal it; it was for safety. So that money is what we are holding.
So right now, he has to go back to court. According to the Attorney General, he’s not cutting any deal with anybody.
Go to court, Chairman Wontumi. Go and tell the judge in the presence of your lawyer, Appiah Kubi, Esq.
Let the court listen to this.’If that is what is on your mind… If you say you didn’t take the money, all of a sudden you are coming back to pay for what you did. Think it’s ridiculous. It looks like EOCO is the backbone of all the crime-fighting in Ghana right now.
The Office of Special Prosecutor is deep, ice-frozen in the Arctic Ocean. EOCO is kicking their ass, as we say in America”.
It will be recalled that Chairman Wontumi was slapped with fresh charges over a GH¢14.3M Exim Bank loan case.
He was slapped with fresh charges, including fraud by false pretence.
Wontumi, Thomas Antwi-Boasiako (at large) and Wontumi Farms Limited are facing four counts of charges per the charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026.
The charge sheet filed on Friday, May 15, 2026, signed by Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai, detailed that “Chairman Wontumi is personally facing three of the four counts of the charge of defrauding by false pretence, contrary to Section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); uttering of a forged document, contrary to Section 169 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); and money laundering, contrary to Section 1(2)(c) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044)”.
“Together with Thomas Antwi-Boasiako and Wontumi Farms Limited, they are facing the charge of intentionally causing financial loss to a public body, contrary to Section 179A(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)”, Starr FM stated.
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Exclusive: EOCO rejects Chairman Wontumi’s plea deal. Wontumi went to the bank to settle, but….Listen to the details pic.twitter.com/OoYKDyl5mc
Following the announcement of Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, as the Best Regional Minister Award at the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards, NPP communicator Kwasi Kwarteng launched a scathing critique of the awards.
According to Kwasi Kwarteng, although the flooding crisis in Accra predates Linda Ocloo, the judgement, timing, and wisdom of the award at the time, when Ghanaians are struggling with flooding, non-functional traffic lights, and dark streets, make no sense.
He argued that Linda Olcoo’s public conduct and pronouncements have repeatedly raised questions about her sense of judgment and discernment but have been awarded as the “Best Performing Regional Minister.”
In a post on X, Kwesi Kwarteng wrote, “This flood footage is not from last year. It was recorded on the very morning the Greater Accra Regional Minister was honoured as the “Best Performing Regional Minister.”
My argument is not that she did not deserve recognition simply because of the floods. The flooding crisis in Accra predates her tenure, and she cannot reasonably be held responsible for every challenge that has accumulated over decades. The real concern is one of judgment, timing, wisdom and leadership.
At a time when residents are struggling with non-functional traffic lights, dark streets due to faulty streetlights, deplorable roads, inconsistent power supply, and recurring floods, one would have expected a greater exercise of wisdom and a better appreciation of the public mood.
Unfortunately, this is a Minister whose previous public conduct and pronouncements have repeatedly raised questions about her sense of judgment and discernment”.
The event was held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, bringing together government officials, traditional leaders and stakeholders.
Also, the event was graced by Ga Mantse His Royal Majesty, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II.
Reports suggest the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards recognised individuals across various sectors for their contributions to governance and national development.
Other winners on the night were the Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who was named Best Male Performing Minister for 2026; also, Dorcas Toffey, the Deputy Minister of Transport, emerged as Best Deputy Minister at the awards ceremony.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, was adjudged Best Female Minister.
Also, Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson has punched holes in the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards, arguing that at a time when communities are flooding the ministers’ chose self-congratulatory exercise.
Lydia Forson on X added, “Someone decided to organise Ministers’ Awards, and not one person paused to ask whether it was a good idea?
You got dressed up and accepted awards from yourselves instead of being judged by the people you serve?
What kind of self-congratulatory exercise is this?
At a time when communities are flooding, this is the optics you chose?
Bad. Very bad look”.
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This flood footage is not from last year. It was recorded on the very morning the Greater Accra Regional Minister was honoured as the "Best Performing Regional Minister."
My argument is not that she did not deserve recognition simply because of the floods. The flooding crisis in… pic.twitter.com/1bGgVYHEP8
Melcom Company Limited has refuted ownership or any association with the building that collapsed at Avenor in Accra on Sunday, June 7.
According to Melcom, all of its outlets across the country remain safe, secure, and fully operational.
On Sunday, June 7, Melcom, in a statement, clarified that the collapsed structure is not linked to its operations in any way.
They disclosed that thet the incident site is located only in the vicinity of Ashfoam and Melcom Plus.
Melcom further expressed sympathy to those affected by the incident and reassured customers and staff of the structural safety of all its facilities.
The statement read, “While we express our sympathies to all those who might have been affected by the said collapsed building, we want to assure our cherished customers, business partners, employees and the general public that none of our buildings or facilities at Avenor or any part of the country has collapsed”.
The statement follows, a building collapse adjacent to Melcom Plus in Avenor in North Kaneshie in the Greater Accra Region.
Reports suggest the incident occurred on Sunday, June 7, in the Melcom Plus area, where a structure believed to be a residential building and mosque caved in.
Rescue teams indicated that the building was still under construction at the time of the collapse.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Facebook page, Assistant Divisional Officer Alex King Nartey stated, “As it stands right now, two people have been rescued and taken to the hospital. One was in very critical condition, and we are hoping they will pull through”.
He further disclosed that firefighters from the Circle Fire Station and the National Headquarters were swiftly deployed to the scene to commence rescue efforts.
The Rescue teams disclosed that at least one or two more people remain trapped under the debris.
According to the GNFS, their Director of Operations is personally leading the rescue mission, while heavy-duty equipment has been requested to assist emergency responders as they work to locate and rescue any remaining victims.
Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has won the Best Regional Minister Award at the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards.
The event was held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, bringing together government officials, traditional leaders and stakeholders.
Also, the event was graced by Ga Mantse His Royal Majesty, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II.
Reports suggest the 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards recognised individuals across various sectors for their contributions to governance and national development.
Other winners on the night were the Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who was named Best Male Performing Minister for 2026; also, Dorcas Toffey, the Deputy Minister of Transport, emerged as Best Deputy Minister at the awards ceremony.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, was adjudged Best Female Minister.
Following the announcement of Linda Olcoo as the Best Regional Minister, netizens on X have made a mockery of the award.
One X user added, “Chale, so they gave Linda Ocloo the ‘Best Minister’ award just after she said transferring people to the North is “punishment”? The criteria for this award are funny, oo!”.
A netizen added, “This is the same nonsense the NPP was doing that Ghanaians didn’t like. Linda Ocloo is arguably one of the most incompetent ministers this country has ever had. Just when the public is calling for her to be reshuffled, you decide to reward her instead.
In the end, it’s actions like these that put democracy in jeopardy”.
Lydia Forson on X added, “Someone decided to organise Ministers’ Awards, and not one person paused to ask whether it was a good idea?
You got dressed up and accepted awards from yourselves instead of being judged by the people you serve?
What kind of self-congratulatory exercise is this?
At a time when communities are flooding, this is the optics you chose?
Bad. Very bad look”.
Jacqueline Ansomah Yeboah, a Joy News reporter, also shared her opinion, saying, “Maybe it’s just me, but today is the first time I’m hearing about the Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours.
What caught my attention even more is that this was the SIXTH edition, meaning it has been running for years.
As a citizen, I’m curious:
Who nominates the ministers?
Who evaluates their performance?
What criteria are used?
Is the assessment based on measurable outcomes, public feedback, policy delivery, or something else?
I’m not questioning whether excellence should be recognised. Public servants who perform well deserve acknowledgement.
I’m simply interested in understanding the process behind the awards and what benchmarks are used to determine who qualifies as “Minister of the Year.”
Anyone familiar with how it work”.
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Maybe it’s just me, but today is the first time I’m hearing about the Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours.
What caught my attention even more is that this was the SIXTH edition, meaning it has been running for years.
— Jacqueline Ansomah Yeboah (@Shejackiesays) June 7, 2026
Chale, so they gave Linda Ocloo "Best Minister" award just after she said transferring people to the North is "punishment"? The criteria for this award is funny, oo! pic.twitter.com/bWAA8QnugU
This is the same nonsense the NPP was doing that Ghanaians didn’t like. Linda Ocloo is arguably one of the most incompetent ministers this country has ever had. Just when the public is calling for her to be reshuffled, you decide to reward her instead.
President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda has faced a series of challenges amid growing reports of emerging turf wars involving government appointees, NDC bigwigs, state institutions, and public sector workers.
A few weeks ago, veteran journalist and political commentator Kwesi Pratt Jnr publicly criticised some of President Mahama’s appointees, accusing them of undermining the administration’s objectives. According to him, certain officials have been “running circles” around the President and making a mockery of his directives.
Kwesi Pratt argued that many of Mahama’s appointees appear less interested in advancing the Reset Agenda and more focused on positioning themselves for future political contests.
He stressed that while President Mahama returned to office with a mission to address Ghana’s pressing challenges, some individuals within his government seem preoccupied with succession battles rather than helping him fulfil his promises to Ghanaians.
He further suggested that the President is being politically undermined by elements within his own administration who are already looking beyond his tenure and concentrating on who succeeds him.
Since those remarks, several apparent cracks have surfaced within the Mahama administration.
Although many of these developments are based on political analysis, media reports, and insider accounts rather than official confirmations, they have fueled discussions about growing power struggles within the Mahama government.
In this article, we examine five major turf wars and influence battles that appear to be emerging within the Mahama administration.
Ato Forson vs. Eric Opoku
With reports already circulating claiming that the Finance Minister, Ato Forson, has been withholding funds to the Agric Ministry to thwart Eric Opoku’s presidential ambition.
The power struggle has now escalated further following a public dispute over a GH¢1.677 billion agriculture fund release.
Reports suggest the dispute began when the Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko announced that GH¢1.677 billion, 85% of non-salary spending, had been released to boost food production and agro-industrialisation.
The Finance Ministry then published official documents confirming over GH¢1.6 billion released to the Food and Agriculture Ministry.
According to the Finance Ministry, the allocation to the Agric Ministry represents 85% of its 2026 budget allocation for Goods and Services and Capital Expenditure.
However, the Ministry of Agriculture quickly countered and disputed the claim, citing February letters capping early spending at GH¢453 million for goods and services, with no new authorisations since.
In a press release by Samuel Hunter, the Media Liaison Officer of the Minister for Food and Agriculture, called for a stop to the infantile propaganda before it explodes.
Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) in its release stated, “The attention of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) has been drawn to claims by the Ministry of Finance that it has released GH¢1.6 billion, representing 85% of MOFA’s 2026 budget allocation. These claims do not align with the official budget execution documents issued by the Ministry of Finance itself.
On 15th February 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued a Commitment Authorization to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. However, just four days later, on 19th February 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued the 2026 First and Second Quarter Budget Allotment Letter, which explicitly stated that, notwithstanding the contents of the Commitment Authorization, MOFA’s total expenditure for the first half of the year should not exceed GH¢910 million.
More significantly, the accompanying allotment schedule further restricted actual spending between January and June 2026 to approximately GH¢453 million, covering all expenditures, including staff compensation, contract commitments, and operational activities.
Haruna Iddrisu vs Asiedu Nketiah
Haruna Iddrisu mocks Asiedu Nketiah
With the NDC flagbeareship race already heating up, with President John Mahama barely in his second year in office, with cracks already emerging within the ruling NDC government.
Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, in a video that has gone viral on X, was seen mocking the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, over his ongoing “Thank You” tour.
According to Haruna Iddrisu, President John Mahama’s ‘Thank You Tour’ is the proper one, not Asiedu Nketia’s curtain-raiser one ‘Thank You Tour’.
Speaking in Sawla in the Savannah Region on Friday, May 22, 2026, Haruna Iddrisu remarked, “I recall when President Mahama came for his thank-you tour, not the other thank-you tour, the proper thank-you tour of President Mahama as President and flagbearer.”
He added, “What cannot be said? We can say it. A proper thank you tour of President Mahama, not the curtain-raiser one.”
Haruna Iddrisu’s comment drew laughter from the audience whom he was addressing.
Ghana Gas CEO vs Board
There have been recent social media claims suggesting a breakdown in relations at the Ghana National Gas Company Limited between its Chief Executive Officer, Judith Adjobah Blay, and the Board of Directors.
However, on Saturday, June 6, management stressed that there is no conflict between the Board, chaired by Kofi Totobi Quakyi, and the executive leadership.
The Ghana National Gas Company Limited statement insisted that both the CEO and continue to work in close collaboration, guided by mutual respect and professionalism.
The company highlighted that the allegations of an internal feud are “entirely false” and form part of attempts by unnamed actors to manufacture controversy and undermine confidence in the institution’s leadership.
Haruna Iddrisu vs GETfund Boss
Reports had alleged that the Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Paul Adjei, opposed directives from the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu.
It has been alleged that there was a tense standoff and outright defiance between Haruna Iddrisu and the GETfund Boss during a meeting.
However, a source present at the meeting and a member of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), according to reports who requested anonymity, indicated that no such confrontation occurred.
The source dismissed the suggestion of an alleged rift between the Education Minister and the GETfund Boss.
He stressed that discussions at the high-level meeting were largely measured, with stakeholders expressing concerns about procurement bottlenecks.
“At no point did the GETFund Administrator challenge or refuse to comply with any directive from the Minister. Complying with a directive does not take place during a meeting but is seen during implementation. So, the Administrator could not have defied the Minister’s directive during the meeting,” the source said.
“The characterisation of the meeting as confrontational is inaccurate and appears to have been made to create disaffection for the Administrator,” the source added.
Health Minister vs KATH and Doctors
The health minister is once again in the middle of another turf war, this time with the health workers at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) following the suspension of the CEO, Dr Paa Kwesi Aidoo.
The brohaha follows Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, who has directed the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks with immediate effect.
In a letter dated June 5, 2026, the Health Minister asserted that the decision follows the KATH CEO temporary suspension of emergency admissions at the facility.
The Health Minister highlighted that the action was taken in contravention of directives issued by President John Dramani Mahama.
He disclosed that the meeting involving the Ministry’s Chief Director, Technical Advisor and Legal Advisor concluded that the CEO’s actions were inconsistent with the President’s directives.
However, the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has joined the strike action by the Doctors at KATH, demanding the reinstatement of the suspended KATH CEO.
Also, the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has issued a three-working-day ultimatum demanding the immediate reinstatement of the suspended Chief Executive of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr (Med) Paa Kwesi Aidoo.
The Association also backed KATH management’s decision to temporarily suspend emergency admissions and redirect patients to other facilities, citing severe overcrowding at the Accident and Emergency Centre and concerns over patient safety.
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the former Majority Leader and former Member of Parliament for Suame, has said he is not in any competition with the NPP’s 2024 running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO).
The former Majority Leader dismissed speculation that he is seeking to become the running mate of the NPP’s 2028 presidential candidate, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
According to Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, he played a pivotal role in the selection of Dr Opoku Prempeh as Dr Bawumia’s running mate ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Speaking in an interview with Oyerpa TV, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu stated, “I am not in competition with NAPO over the running mate position, so I do not understand those making such claims. I have even said before that I held his hand and took him to Dr Bawumia”.
“In 2022, I advised Bawumia to select NAPO as his running mate. NAPO was not even aware of it. So how would I be in competition with him?” he questioned.
“I am not in any competition because nobody campaigns for the running mate position. It is the presidential candidate who, in his wisdom, chooses the person he believes is best suited for the role,” he added.
Meanwhile, some NPP Members of Parliament have endorsed the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 running mate, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, commonly known as NAPO, to be maintained as running mate in the 2028 elections.
Following the State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27, 2026, Napo was spotted exchanging pleasantries with dignitaries in Parliament shortly after he attempted to leave Parliament. Some NPP MPs gathered around him.
The NPP MPs were heard chanting “Yɛ pɛ NAPO, NAPO na yɛ pɛ” which translates as We want Napo, Napo is the one we want”.
Nana Ayeh Asafo-Adjei, the Member of Parliament for Bosome Freho and the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, along with other colleagues.
Other MP’s were also heard shouting, “No change, we want NAPO.”
In related news, Akwasi Anti Asamoah, a former Fomena Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has told the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, that he cannot change Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the running mate.
The NPP man recounted how former President Akufo-Addo maintained Dr Bawumia after several unsuccessful attempts at the presidency.
According to him, Dr Bawumia needs to keep Napo as his running mate for consistency’s sake, just as Akufo-Addo did.
Akwasi Anti Asamoah detailed that Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh is the right candidate to partner with Dr Bawumia, adding that every individual has flaws.
He detailed that Napo has acknowledged his shortcomings and worked on them after the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 election.
Speaking in an interview on Angel TV, Akwasi Anti Asamoah stated, “Bawumia cannot change NAPO because he is the right candidate. Akufo-Addo contested with him as running mate three times, and they eventually won.
Now Bawumia has also been marketed and is going again, so NAPO is the best candidate to run with him,” he said.
He further added that the NPP lost the election due to the anger of NPP members and not the fault of Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh.
“The party suffered defeat because of anger, and it is not NAPO’s fault that we lost the election. He is the best person to partner with Bawumia for the presidency,” he stressed.
According to the Majority Chief Whip, the Finance Ministry’s claims are accurate, noting that the release of funds by the Finance Ministry and the actual payment process are handled by the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department.
He argued that while the Agriculture Ministry may not yet have received the actual funds in its accounts, that does not necessarily mean the Finance Ministry had failed to make the releases.
Speaking on TV3’s Keypoint on June 6, 2026, Dafeamekpor explained, “When the Finance Ministry says it has made releases to Agric amounting to GH¢1.6 billion, representing about 85 per cent of the ministry’s budgetary allocation, they actually spoke the truth and provided documents to support that claim”.
“The releases go to the Controller, who then has to mobilise resources to make the actual payments. It takes some time because revenue inflows come in gradually. As for Finance, they have done their part”, Dafeamekpor explained.
He added, “I don’t think this is a matter that should have come into the public domain. The media liaison at the Agriculture Ministry should have engaged the relevant authorities because this is not how such matters should be handled within government”.
He, however, refuted claims that the disagreement reflected deeper tensions within the government,
The Majority Chief Whip described the incident as a “misjudgment” rather than evidence of any internal political conflict.
His comments follows the The Ministry of Finance has firmly reiterated that it has released more than GH¢1.6 billion to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA).
According to the Finance Ministry, the allocation to the Agric Ministry represents 85% of its 2026 budget allocation for Goods and Services and Capital Expenditure.
The Finance Ministry has since published official documents confirming over GH¢1.6 billion released to the Food and Agriculture Ministry.
“It further explained that all releases except funding to the National Food Buffer Stock Company were initiated by MoFA through standard procedures on the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), with each transaction supported by requisition dates, journal numbers, approval dates, and warrant numbers” reports stated.
“This is clear proof that the Ministry of Finance has released over GH¢1.6 billion to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, representing 85% of MOFA’s 2026 budget allocation for Goods and Services and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX),” the ministry said.
“For Goods and Services, all the requests were initiated by MOFA itself, with the exception of the release made to the National Food Buffer Stock Company,” the statement said.
“As shown in the spreadsheet, every transaction is backed by a requisition date, journal number, approval date, and warrant number,” the ministry stated.
“The journal and warrant numbers are system-generated (GIFMIS). This is the standard process through which all ministries, departments, and agencies generate and process requests on GIFMIS.”
However, the Ministry of Agriculture quickly countered and disputed the claim, citing February letters capping early spending at GH¢453 million for goods and services, with no new authorisations since.
In a press release by Samuel Hunter, the Media Liaison Officer of the Minister for Food and Agriculture, called for a stop to the infantile propaganda before it explodes.
Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) in its release stated, “The attention of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) has been drawn to claims by the Ministry of Finance that it has released GH¢1.6 billion, representing 85% of MOFA’s 2026 budget allocation. These claims do not align with the official budget execution documents issued by the Ministry of Finance itself.
On 15th February 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued a Commitment Authorization to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. However, just four days later, on 19th February 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued the 2026 First and Second Quarter Budget Allotment Letter, which explicitly stated that, notwithstanding the contents of the Commitment Authorization, MOFA’s total expenditure for the first half of the year should not exceed GH¢910 million.
More significantly, the accompanying allotment schedule further restricted actual spending between January and June 2026 to approximately GH¢453 million, covering all expenditures, including staff compensation, contract commitments, and operational activities’.
Shamima Muslim, the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, has refuted claims that President John Dramani Mahama personally directs the arrest of individuals.
According to Shamima, Muslim, President John Dramani Mahama does not have the time to call for the arrest of TikTokers or anyone.
She rejected claims that the arrests carried out by state security agencies are at the orders of the President.
The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson highlighted that President Mahama is not interested in following the bad example of the NPP by eroding the trust of Ghana’s accountability.
Speaking on StarrFM, Shamima Muslim stated, “President Mahama is not interested in following the bad example of the NPP. He is not interested in eroding the trust of our accountability institutions; he is interested in building good governance principles that restore trust in these institutions.
These institutions are not perfect institutions that we all agree on; the judiciary, the legislature, the executive, and the media are not perfect institutions. They are human institutions they can also be influenced.
The security agencies, do you think that President Mahama actually takes the telephone or sends somebody to go and tell the IGP to arrest this person and not give the person bail?
So you think President Mahama has time to send someone to go and arrest a TikToker, then you don’t know who President Mahama is”, she added.
Her comments follow the wave of arrests involving social media commentators accused of spreading hate speech, inciting violence, and targeting public officials online.
Meanwhile, Manasseh Azure Awuni, an award-winning investigative journalist, has penned a letter calling out President John Dramani Mahama over the constant arrest of opposing NPP members for publishing false news.
According to Manasseh Azure Awuni, when Mahama became president again, he expected nothing less, but he had seen Mahama change in that aspect as if Ghana had returned to the era of military governments.
Manasseh disclosed that the constant arrest of opposing NPP members is a blot on the Mahama presidency.
The award-winning investigative journalist noted that even though the president might not have a hand in the arrests, he must take action as they are affecting his reputation.
Also, Kwaku Osei Korankye Asiedu, popularly known as KOKA, a staunch NPP member, has advised TikTokers to abstain from issuing derogatory remarks directed towards President John Dramani Mahama.
KOKA noted that John Dramani Mahama was legitimately elected as President of the Republic and should be accorded due respect regardless of their political or personal differences.
According to KOKA, criticism levelled at John Mahama must be measured and responsible.
KOKA, however, called security agencies to exercise some restraint, encouraging them not to overdo it in dealing with individuals expressing controversial opinions.
Speaking in a recent interview shared on social media, KOKA advised, “There is one fundamental thing we need to get right, no matter what, John Dramani Mahama was elected as president… No matter the circumstances, show him that respect. He didn’t come there with a gun. He is the president.”
“You can criticise him, you can say what you want, but you should be guarded, say things that tomorrow, when a foreigner repeats them, you will not feel guilty.”
Sam George, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, has defended his proposal for ID verification for porn sites.
According to Sam George, the government is not interested in publishing names, but must ensure to make it difficult for children to be exposed to x-rated content freely online.
In a post on X, Sam George wrote, “Looks like people dey watch the thing paaaa oh. The calls, tweets and messages are really serious.
If you are 18+, that is your choice, but we MUST ensure we make it difficult for children to be exposed to x-rated content freely online.
I promise we are not interested in publishing names 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Looks like that be what dey tension boys paaa. As for the ladies, seems like they don’t even care.
We move! 🦁🇬🇭”.
Also, Sam George has said the proposed measure is not intended to monitor, track or publicly expose individuals who visit adult websites.
He disclosed that the proposal is to protect and safeguard children from harmful online content.
Sam George disclosed that the policy would require individuals to present a National Identity Card or Driver’s Licence before accessing pornographic websites in Ghana.
Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, June 6, Sam George explained that the government’s primary concern is the growing ease with which minors are able to access explicit content on the internet.
He noted that authorities have received numerous complaints from parents who are increasingly worried about the impact of unrestricted online content on children.
“If you sit where we sit and you see and get the complaints that we get from parents. One of the things that broke my heart was a mother who came broken. Her seven-year-old son was addicted to pornography, and he found a pornographic site. He was watching a children’s cartoon on YouTube, and an advert appeared. He wanted to skip it, and it took him to the site, and he watched it and got addicted.
“And so we want to introduce protection for our children, and so we have not said we are going to publish the list of persons visiting porn sites. What we are introducing is not new. The US and UK need verification to access X-rated sites.”
It will be recalled that Sam George, who has revealed that the Ministry is working on a proposal that would require photo ID verification before accessing porn websites.
According to Sam George, the proposal is intended to prevent children from being exposed to explicit online content.
He disclosed that the policy is currently being prepared for Cabinet consideration.
Sam George added that the policy will require users to provide either a driver’s licence or a national identification card before gaining access to adult or porn websites.
He disclosed that the United Kingdom’s age-verification regime for adult websites as a model Ghana could adopt to strengthen child protection measures.
Speaking at the 4th Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Values and Sovereignty, Sam George stated, “We’re working on going to Cabinet on that to make sure that before you access any X-rated site, you must put either your driver’s licence or your national ID card so that we know who you are and who is going to that site to prevent children from being exposed to such content”.
“Today in the United Kingdom, for you to access a pornographic website, you need to put your driver’s licence for them to be able to determine that you are 18 years”, he stated.
“This is the real threat. Because when a child is oversexualised at an early age, it affects their development, it affects their thinking, it affects even their morality and their values and their standards,” he said.
“When my colleagues and I in Ghana introduced the Family Values Bill, one of our key arguments has been that we’re fighting for the innocence of Ghanaian children because our children must be protected,” he said.
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Looks like people dey watch the thing paaaa oh. The calls, tweets and messages are really serious.
If you are 18+, that is your choice, but we MUST ensure we make it difficult for children to be exposed to x-rated content freely online.
I promise we are not interested in…
— Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭 (@samgeorgegh) June 6, 2026
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has issued a three-working-day ultimatum demanding the immediate reinstatement of the suspended Chief Executive of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr (Med) Paa Kwesi Aidoo.
The Association also backed KATH management’s decision to temporarily suspend emergency admissions and redirect patients to other facilities, citing severe overcrowding at the Accident and Emergency Centre and concerns over patient safety.
Parts of the GMA statement read, “The actions taken by the management of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH were the right and proper professional and administrative decision in line with best practice in patient safety and responsible healthcare leadership across the world.
The actions taken did not turn away patients to their fate or flout the President’s directive but rather redirected patients and ensured they received safe and timely care at nearby hospitals with support from specialists from KATH.
“The decision with the coordinated efforts of the Regional Health Directorate, Regional Coordinating Council, health facilities and hard-working health workers in the regior ed to a significant decongestion of the Accident & Emergency Centre and a resumption of new admissions to the KATH Emergency within 24 hours.
Council therefore is of the considered view that the initial query issued, and subsequent directive for suspension were without basis and ought not to have been occasioned”.
The GMA also called for the Health Minister to cease the hostile and confrontational actions that directly or indirectly incite the public against health workers.
“We therefore call for an immediate withdrawal of the directive to the Board of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to suspend the Chief Executive Officer and for his immediate reinstatement within the next 3 working days.
The National Executive Council fully supports and stands by the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association’s decision to stand down Services until the suspension is withdrawn and necessary measures are put in place to improve emergency capacity in the Kumasi enclave.
We have also taken notice of ongoing engagements by the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Board with the leadership of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association towards resolving the impasse.
The Ghana Medical Association also expresses our utmost displeasure at the actions of the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, that have directly or indirectly sought to incite the public against health workers, with its associated increasing general demotivation of health professionals and incidents of violence against health workers.
We call on the Minister to cease these hostile and confrontational actions and engage constructively to ensure improved morale and the continued support of health workers towards achieving the objectives of the sector.
If such acts continue, the Association and its members will have no choice but to take remedial actions to ensure the sector does not degenerate into chaos.
We urge all members to remain calm as Council explores effective ways of achieving resolution of the issues. Council will be monitoring and will reconvene to decide on our next actions and communicate accordingly”, the GMA statement concluded.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has joined the strike action by the Doctors at KATH.
The brohaha follows Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, who has directed the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks with immediate effect.
In a letter dated June 5, 2026, the Health Minister asserted that the decision follows the KATH CEO temporary suspension of emergency admissions at the facility.
The Health Minister highlighted that the action was taken in contravention of directives issued by President John Dramani Mahama.
He disclosed that the meeting involving the Ministry’s Chief Director, Technical Advisor and Legal Advisor concluded that the CEO’s actions were inconsistent with the President’s directives.
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The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has demanded the immediate reinstatement of the suspended Chief Executive of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr (Med) Paa Kwesi Aidoo, issuing a three-working-day ultimatum.
One person is said to be in a critical condition, with two others rescued following a building collapse adjacent to Melcom Plus in Avenor in North Kaneshie in the Greater Accra Region.
Reports suggest the incident occurred on Sunday, June 7, in the Melcom Plus area, where a structure believed to be a residential building and mosque caved in.
Rescue teams indicated that the building was still under construction at the time of the collapse.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Facebook page, Assistant Divisional Officer Alex King Nartey stated, “As it stands right now, two people have been rescued and taken to the hospital. One was in very critical condition, and we are hoping they will pull through”.
He further disclosed that firefighters from the Circle Fire Station and the National Headquarters were swiftly deployed to the scene to commence rescue efforts.
The Rescue teams disclosed that at least one or two more people remain trapped under the debris.
According to the GNFS, their Director of Operations is personally leading the rescue mission, while heavy-duty equipment has been requested to assist emergency responders as they work to locate and rescue any remaining victims.
In related news, just a few days ago, an Adenta building collapse claimed the life of one individual, with four others being rescued following personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) completing a search and rescue operation.
Reports suggest that the two-storey apartment building near Da Yesu Ase Supermarket at Adenta New Site collapsed during a heavy downpour on Wednesday evening.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service, it received a distress call at 6:36 pm, and rescue teams from the National Headquarters, with support from personnel of the Legon and Abelemkpe Fire Stations.
The victims, comprising three adults and two children, were trapped beneath the rubble when the building collapsed and were identified as Margaret Kpeli, believed to be in her late 30s; Fred Atagba, believed to be in his late 30s; Solomon; Seyeram Dzigda (child); and David Dzigda (child).
Reports suggest four occupants Fred Atagba, Solomon, Seyeram Dzigda, and David Dzigda were rescued alive with injuries and transported to the 37 Military Hospital for treatment.
Following intensive efforts, Margaret Kpeli was retrieved from beneath the rubble in an unconscious state. She was later handed over to the Adenta District Police for preservation and further investigation, but was later confirmed dead.
Also, a dog that was trapped in the collapsed structure was successfully rescued alive during the operation.
According to the GNFS, the search and rescue operation was concluded at 2254 hours on Thursday night.
Meanwhile, Abdulai Mahama, a road and building consultant, has said many buildings in Accra are structurally unsafe and are only standing by the grace of God.
According to Engineer Mahama, Ghanaians keep ignoring all the laws and then expect God to hold the buildings.
Engineer Mahama warned that many developers continue to ignore building laws, with the situation posing a serious risk to lives.
He asserted that structural failures could occur at any time, calling for stricter enforcement of building regulations.
Engineer Mahama urged property owners to subject their structures to professional assessment to prevent future disasters.
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has joined the strike action demanding the reversal of the suspension of the hospital’s CEO, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo.
According to the GRNMA, the two-week suspension of the CEO is not an effective response to the challenges confronting the KATH.
They argued that the Minister of Health’s directive fails to address the deep-seated infrastructural deficits, congestion, inadequate logistics, and persistent resource constraints.
Part of the statement issued by the GRNMA read, “The two-week suspension of the Chief Executive Officer is unnecessary and is definitely not the solution to the enormous pressure, infrastructural challenges, congestion, inadequate logistics, and resource constraints confronting the hospital on a daily basis”.
They also called for the Health Ministry to expedite the operationalisation of long-awaited health facilities meant to decongest KATH and also prioritise retooling, infrastructural expansion, and improved resource allocation.
“We wish to state categorically that effective 8:00am 7th June 2026 Nurses and Midwives at KATH will join the strike if the directive from the Honourable Minister for Health is not reversed,” the statement added.
In related news, Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have announced the commencement of their indefinite withdrawal of services following the suspension of the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer.
According to KATH doctors, the decision to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer is unjustified and counterproductive.
In a formal notice addressed to the Chairman of the KATH Board, the doctors expressed concern that measures introduced by management to address patient overcrowding and ensure continued delivery of safe healthcare.
They argued that KATH, which serves as the principal tertiary referral facility for the middle and northern sectors of Ghana, is facing significant infrastructural challenges.
According to the statement, following deliberations, members unanimously condemned the suspension of the CEO, stating that the decision would not address the underlying challenges confronting KATH.
The association resolved to commence a total withdrawal of services by medical doctors at the hospital effective 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
They further disclosed that the strike action would continue until a number of demands are met, which include the review and reversal of the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer.
Additionally, the association demanded KATH Board establish clear policies to guide the management of situations at the hospital’s emergency capacity and also called on the Ministry of Health to provide clear timelines for the operationalisation of Sewua Hospital and Afari Military Hospital.
Their statement follow, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, who has directed the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks with immediate effect.
In a letter dated June 5, 2026, the Health Minister asserted that the decision follows the KATH CEO temporary suspension of emergency admissions at the facility.
The Health Minister highlighted that the action was taken in contravention of directives issued by President John Dramani Mahama.
He disclosed that the meeting involving the Ministry’s Chief Director, Technical Advisor and Legal Advisor concluded that the CEO’s actions were inconsistent with the President’s directives.
A netizen on X has told President John Dramani Mahama to take stronger action to deal with the internal power struggle over who succeeds him as the NDC flagbearer.
According to the netizen, President Mahama must call his appointees to order as soon as possible, stressing that Ghana must focus on collective nation-building rather than individual ambitions.
He argued that Ghana has a country to build and not individual ambitions.
In a post on X, the netizen wrote, “President Mahama must remove the soft gloves before it’s too late. People must be called to order ASAP. We have a country to build, not individual ambitions”.
The netizens’ comments follow the turf war between the Finance Ministry led by Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and the Agric Ministry led by Eric Opoku, which has escalated further over a GH¢1.677 Billion Agriculture Funds Release.
Reports suggest the dispute began when the Deputy Finance Minister Ampem announced GH¢1.677 billion, 85% of non-salary spending, had been released to boost food production and agro-industrialisation.
The Finance Ministry has since published official documents confirming over GH¢1.6 billion released to the Food and Agriculture Ministry.
According to the Finance Ministry, the allocation to the Agric Ministry represents 85% of its 2026 budget allocation for Goods and Services and Capital Expenditure.
“It further explained that all releases except funding to the National Food Buffer Stock Company were initiated by MoFA through standard procedures on the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), with each transaction supported by requisition dates, journal numbers, approval dates, and warrant numbers” reports stated.
However, the Ministry of Agriculture quickly countered and disputed the claim, citing February letters capping early spending at GH¢453 million for goods and services, with no new authorisations since.
In a press release by Samuel Hunter, the Media Liaison Officer of the Minister for Food and Agriculture, called for a stop to the infantile propaganda before it explodes.
Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) in its release stated, “The attention of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) has been drawn to claims by the Ministry of Finance that it has released GH¢1.6 billion, representing 85% of MOFA’s 2026 budget allocation. These claims do not align with the official budget execution documents issued by the Ministry of Finance itself.
On 15th February 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued a Commitment Authorisation to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. However, just four days later, on 19th February 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued the 2026 First and Second Quarter Budget Allotment Letter, which explicitly stated that, notwithstanding the contents of the Commitment Authorisation, MOFA’s total expenditure for the first half of the year should not exceed GH¢910 million.
More significantly, the accompanying allotment schedule further restricted actual spending between January and June 2026 to approximately GH¢453 million, covering all expenditures, including staff compensation, contract commitments, and operational activities.
The records indicate that only limited allocations were made to key agricultural interventions, including:
* Farmer Service Centres – GH¢172,500,000.00
* Nkokonkitinkiti Programme – GH¢36,747,767.55
* Fertiliser and Certified Seeds – GH¢77,297,026.30
* Feed Ghana Programme – GH¢4,500,000.00
* National Food Buffer Stock Company – GH¢30,000,000.00
* Irrigation Infrastructure – GH¢26,250,000.00
Since the issuance of the allotment letter, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has not received any subsequent communication from the Ministry of Finance authorising additional expenditures that would support the claim that GH¢1.6 billion has been released”.
Meanwhile, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, a Veteran journalist and political commentator, has fired shots at President John Dramani Mahama’s appointees.
According to Kwesi Pratt, Mahama’s appointees are dancing around him in circles, making nonsense of all his proclamations.
He stressed that President Mahama’s appointees don’t care about the Reset agenda of his supposed legacy term, adding that they are more focused on succession battles than helping him deliver on his promises to Ghanaians.
He recounted that President Mahama came to solve Ghana’s problems, but many of the people he appointed do not care about the Reset Agenda.
Kwesi Pratt highlighted that President Mahama is being politically undermined by people within his own government who are more focused on succeeding him.
Speaking in an interview on PanAfrica TV, Kwesi Pratt argued, “To be honest, I feel very sad for President John Dramani Mahama; the betrayal of President John Dramani Mahama is monumental”.
“This is a gentleman who came to the people of Ghana and said, ‘ Look, there are problems with the country, and I want to solve the problems in the educational sector, health sector and so on. He proclaimed a reset agenda,” he stated.
He added, “And he appointed people to assist him to realise that objective. Many of the people he appointed to help him realise that objective don’t just care. They don’t care about reset. They don’t care about restructuring the economy. All they care about is replacing him”.
“Poor Mahama. Poor Mahama. And he’s sitting there being held hostage,” he said.
“He’s not been able to crack the whip. They’re dancing around him in circles and making nonsense of all the proclamations he has made. It’s unbelievable,” Pratt added.
“Visit the NDC social media platforms and see what is happening there. Who is talking about how to achieve the 24-hour economy? That’s not their concern. It’s about who is going to replace Mahama,” he said.
“So the people he appointed to help him leave a legacy are saying to us, ‘Oh, don’t worry, very soon you’ll become a lame duck. That’s what they say. They say, ‘By next year, you’ll be a lame dog. You have no power. We don’t have to respect him. So let’s start our campaign,” he added.
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President Mahama must remove the soft gloves before it's too late. People must be called to order ASAP. We have a country to build, not individual ambitions.
The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson highlighted that President Mahama is not interested in following the bad example of the NPP by eroding the trust of Ghana’s accountability.
Speaking on StarrFM, Shamima Muslim stated, “President Mahama is not interested in following the bad example of the NPP. He is not interested in eroding the trust of our accountability institutions; he is interested in building good governance principles that restore trust in these institutions.
These institutions are not perfect institutions that we all agree on; the judiciary, the legislature, the executive, and the media are not perfect institutions. They are human institutions they can also be influenced.
The security agencies, do you think that President Mahama actually takes the telephone or sends somebody to go and tell the IGP to arrest this person and not give the person bail?
So you think President Mahama has time to send someone to go and arrest a TikToker, then you don’t know who President Mahama is”, she added.
Her comments follow the wave of arrests involving social media commentators accused of spreading hate speech, inciting violence, and targeting public officials online.
Meanwhile, Manasseh Azure Awuni, an award-winning investigative journalist, has penned a letter calling out President John Dramani Mahama over the constant arrest of opposing NPP members for publishing false news.
According to Manasseh Azure Awuni, when Mahama became president again, he expected nothing less, but he had seen Mahama change in that aspect as if Ghana had returned to the era of military governments.
Manasseh disclosed that the constant arrest of opposing NPP members is a blot on the Mahama presidency.
The award-winning investigative journalist noted that even though the president might not have a hand in the arrests, he must take action as they are affecting his reputation.
Also, Kwaku Osei Korankye Asiedu, popularly known as KOKA, a staunch NPP member, has advised TikTokers to abstain from issuing derogatory remarks directed towards President John Dramani Mahama.
KOKA noted that John Dramani Mahama was legitimately elected as President of the Republic and should be accorded due respect regardless of their political or personal differences.
According to KOKA, criticism levelled at John Mahama must be measured and responsible.
KOKA, however, called security agencies to exercise some restraint, encouraging them not to overdo it in dealing with individuals expressing controversial opinions.
Speaking in a recent interview shared on social media, KOKA advised, “There is one fundamental thing we need to get right, no matter what, John Dramani Mahama was elected as president… No matter the circumstances, show him that respect. He didn’t come there with a gun. He is the president.”
“You can criticise him, you can say what you want, but you should be guarded, say things that tomorrow, when a foreigner repeats them, you will not feel guilty.”
Kofi Bentil, the Vice President of IMANI Africa, has said it is not the government’s business to control people’s consumption of porn, warning that the proposal.
It will be recalled that Sam George, who has revealed that the Ministry is working on a proposal that would require photo ID verification before accessing porn websites.
According to Sam George, the proposal is intended to prevent children from being exposed to explicit online content.
He disclosed that the policy is currently being prepared for Cabinet consideration.
Sam George added that the policy will require users to provide either a driver’s licence or a national identification card before gaining access to adult or porn websites.
He disclosed that the United Kingdom’s age-verification regime for adult websites as a model Ghana could adopt to strengthen child protection measures.
Speaking at the 4th Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Values and Sovereignty, Sam George stated, “We’re working on going to Cabinet on that to make sure that before you access any X-rated site, you must put either your driver’s licence or your national ID card so that we know who you are and who is going to that site to prevent children from being exposed to such content”.
“Today in the United Kingdom, for you to access a pornographic website, you need to put your driver’s licence for them to be able to determine that you are 18 years”, he stated.
“This is the real threat. Because when a child is oversexualised at an early age, it affects their development, it affects their thinking, it affects even their morality and their values and their standards,” he said.
“When my colleagues and I in Ghana introduced the Family Values Bill, one of our key arguments has been that we’re fighting for the innocence of Ghanaian children because our children must be protected,” he said.
Reacting to the development, Kofi Bentil has criticised the government’s proposed mandatory identity verification system for access to pornographic websites.
Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, Kofi Bentil stated, “I am not saying we should do nothing. I am saying it is not the government’s role, in terms of the ID cards, to control people’s consumption of porn”.
“For me, the worst part of this porn thing is what I call peer-to-peer pornography. What you are seeing on Snapchat and people sending things to people,” he said.
“This concept of a morality police, human beings have tended to want to do that, and it’s always failed,” he stated.
“You have to raise your children and make sure that they have the kind of morals that make them not want to do certain things,” he said.
Kofi Bentil argued that existing laws already place age restrictions on certain activities.
He urged authorities to focus on tackling online fraud and other cyber-enabled crimes, adding that Ghana is now one of the capitals of international romance fraud.
Kofi Bentil cautioned, “They’re going to create a whole new bureaucracy which will become the basis for oppressing and trapping all kinds of people, and you’ll be surprised what it will be used for”.
He further claimed the proposal may be part of broader efforts by the Mahama government to project a moral image.
“I think this government is trying to signal that they want to own a moral high ground. They tried it with the LGBT thing, and they woefully messed it up,” he said.
Meanwhile, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, has reiterated his proposal for ID verification for porn sites.
According to Sam George, the proposed measure is not intended to monitor, track or publicly expose individuals who visit adult websites.
He disclosed that the proposal is to protect and safeguard children from harmful online content.
Sam George disclosed that the policy would require individuals to present a National Identity Card or Driver’s Licence before accessing pornographic websites in Ghana.
Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, June 6, Sam George explained that the government’s primary concern is the growing ease with which minors are able to access explicit content on the internet.
He noted that authorities have received numerous complaints from parents who are increasingly worried about the impact of unrestricted online content on children.
“If you sit where we sit and you see and get the complaints that we get from parents. One of the things that broke my heart was a mother who came broken. Her seven-year-old son was addicted to pornography, and he found a pornographic site. He was watching a children’s cartoon on YouTube, and an advert appeared. He wanted to skip it, and it took him to the site, and he watched it and got addicted.
“And so we want to introduce protection for our children, and so we have not said we are going to publish the list of persons visiting porn sites. What we are introducing is not new. The US and UK need verification to access X-rated sites.”
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"All I am saying is that, it is not government's business to try and use ID cards to control people's consumption of porn"
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, has reiterated his proposal for ID verification for porn sites.
According to Sam George, the proposed measure is not intended to monitor, track or publicly expose individuals who visit adult websites.
He disclosed that the proposal is to protect and safeguard children from harmful online content.
Sam George disclosed that the policy would require individuals to present a National Identity Card or Driver’s Licence before accessing pornographic websites in Ghana.
Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, June 6, Sam George explained that the government’s primary concern is the growing ease with which minors are able to access explicit content on the internet.
He noted that authorities have received numerous complaints from parents who are increasingly worried about the impact of unrestricted online content on children.
“If you sit where we sit and you see and get the complaints that we get from parents. One of the things that broke my heart was a mother who came broken. Her seven-year-old son was addicted to pornography, and he found a pornographic site. He was watching a children’s cartoon on YouTube, and an advert appeared. He wanted to skip it, and it took him to the site, and he watched it and got addicted.
“And so we want to introduce protection for our children, and so we have not said we are going to publish the list of persons visiting porn sites. What we are introducing is not new. The US and UK need verification to access X-rated sites.”
It will be recalled that Sam George, who has revealed that the Ministry is working on a proposal that would require photo ID verification before accessing porn websites.
According to Sam George, the proposal is intended to prevent children from being exposed to explicit online content.
He disclosed that the policy is currently being prepared for Cabinet consideration.
Sam George added that the policy will require users to provide either a driver’s licence or a national identification card before gaining access to adult or porn websites.
He disclosed that the United Kingdom’s age-verification regime for adult websites as a model Ghana could adopt to strengthen child protection measures.
Speaking at the 4th Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Values and Sovereignty, Sam George stated, “We’re working on going to Cabinet on that to make sure that before you access any X-rated site, you must put either your driver’s licence or your national ID card so that we know who you are and who is going to that site to prevent children from being exposed to such content”.
“Today in the United Kingdom, for you to access a pornographic website, you need to put your driver’s licence for them to be able to determine that you are 18 years”, he stated.
“This is the real threat. Because when a child is oversexualised at an early age, it affects their development, it affects their thinking, it affects even their morality and their values and their standards,” he said.
“When my colleagues and I in Ghana introduced the Family Values Bill, one of our key arguments has been that we’re fighting for the innocence of Ghanaian children because our children must be protected,” he said.
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“We want to protect our children. We are not saying that we intend to publish the names of adults who visit X-rated websites.”
— Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Sam George, has reiterated that his proposal for ID verification on X-rated… pic.twitter.com/4mO4FumJ93
Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has disclosed that the government is expanding Ghana’s digital learning agenda across all basic foundational learning starting from Kindergarten.
According to Haruna Iddrisu, every senior high school student currently has access to a tablet preloaded with the national curriculum.
He disclosed that the government is now preparing to extend the initiative from kindergarten through to junior high school.
Speaking at a National Confab and Exhibition on Digital Education on June 4, 2026, Haruna Iddrisu explained, “We are incorporating AI, coding, Artificial Intelligence and electronics into basic foundational learning in order that we prepare them for a world of e-learning tomorrow.
“It is our belief that E-Learning Africa will rise by defining knowledge on its own terms”, he stated.
“We hope to champion sovereignty in learning rooted in our languages, cultures and realities so that education reflects who we are. From fintech to farming, health to AI, our creativity must serve our people first. We must build a united learning system, a continental network of shared knowledge, harmonised standards and collective strength”, he added.
Meanwhile, Sam Nartey George, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has said Ghana intend to use Artificial Intelligence responsibly and ethically.
According to Sam George, Artificial Intelligence will be deployed in accordance with a well-thought-out governance framework to transform Ghana’s economy and improve the lives of Ghanaians.
Speaking at the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy on Friday, April 24, Sam George, “Today’s launch demonstrates His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to driving Ghana’s digital journey. Ghana steps forward, deliberately and confidently, into the Intelligence Age. Guided by President Mahama, the Ministry defines our national direction for full participation in the emerging technology space.
We intend to use Artificial Intelligence responsibly and ethically, in accordance with a well-thought-out governance framework. This technology will transform our economy and improve our people’s lives.
Your Excellency, this journey has been deliberate and inclusive. From the outset, we were clear from a policy perspective: Artificial Intelligence is not just a technology issue but a pathway to advance national development. The Strategy impacts governance, education, health, agriculture, industry, economy, and all spheres of society. We are also mindful that Artificial Intelligence is a Sovereignty issue”.
Sam George further announced, “We are strengthening digital infrastructure through expanded 4G and 5G connectivity, and a modernised National Data Centre lays the foundation for successful AI deployment. We also prioritise data governance by developing the Data Harmonisation Bill. Without quality, secure, and well-managed data, AI cannot work. Ghana’s data must work for Ghana. This government leads by example. We must become data-driven, efficient, and responsive to citizens.
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, as we move forward, we do so with responsibility. We are not interested in reckless adoption of AI. We are committed to responsible and ethical AI. We align with global frameworks such as the UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) and rely on our legal and regulatory institutions.
Together, we are building systems that protect privacy, ensure fairness, and foster trust”.
Kwame Owusu Danso, the 2024 vice presidential candidate for Alan Kyerematen, has said Ghana’s Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh is one of the worst ministers in Ghana.
According to Kwame Owusu Danso, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh is a knee-jerk minister who only responds when there is an issue.
He asserted that the Health Minister, whenever he hears there is an issue in the hospital, takes the media there, comes back to ground zero, and the issues still persist.
Speaking on GHOne TV, Kwame Owusu Danso stated, “Akandoh is one of the worst ministers in Ghana, let’s face it. He is more of a knee-jerk minister. Whenever he hears there is an issue in the hospital, he takes the media and runs there, walking like some Arnold Schwarzenegger into those hospitals.
He goes there and does what, then he comes back to ground zero, and the issues still persist. Let’s veer away from some of this sensationalism into an arena of seriousness; health care delivery is a serious business.”
In related news, Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have announced the commencement of their indefinite withdrawal of services following the suspension of the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer.
According to KATH doctors, the decision to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer is unjustified and counterproductive.
In a formal notice addressed to the Chairman of the KATH Board, the doctors expressed concern that measures introduced by management to address patient overcrowding and ensure continued delivery of safe healthcare.
They argued that KATH, which serves as the principal tertiary referral facility for the middle and northern sectors of Ghana, is facing significant infrastructural challenges.
According to the statement, following deliberations, members unanimously condemned the suspension of the CEO, stating that the decision would not address the underlying challenges confronting KATH.
The association resolved to commence a total withdrawal of services by medical doctors at the hospital effective 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
They further disclosed that the strike action would continue until a number of demands are met, which include the review and reversal of the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer.
Additionally, the association demanded KATH Board establish clear policies to guide the management of situations at the hospital’s emergency capacity and also called on the Ministry of Health to provide clear timelines for the operationalisation of Sewua Hospital and Afari Military Hospital.
Their statement follow, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, has directed the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks with immediate effect.
In a letter dated June 5, 2026, the Health Minister asserted that the decision follows the KATH CEO temporary suspension of emergency admissions at the facility.
The Health Minister highlighted that the action was taken in contravention of directives issued by President John Dramani Mahama.
He disclosed that the meeting involving the Ministry’s Chief Director, Technical Advisor and Legal Advisor concluded that the CEO’s actions were inconsistent with the President’s directives.
A netizen identified as Boatemaa Gifty has launched a scathing attack on the Health Minister, Mintah Akandoh, following the suspension of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) CEO.
According to her, four hospitals are sitting idle, yet your solution is to suspend the KATH CEO.
She highlighted that the Akufo-Addo government delivered Oforikrom Agenda 111, Trede Agenda 111, Sewua, and Afari Military Hospitals to help ease the burden on KATH; instead of the Mahama government, to operationalise it, they are looking for a scapegoat.
In Boatemaa Gifty’s post stated, “Four completed hospitals sitting idle, yet the solution is to suspend the KATH CEO? 🤔The @NAkufoAddo/@MBawumia administration delivered Oforikrom Agenda 111, Trede Agenda 111, Sewua, and Afari Military Hospitals to help ease the burden on KATH.
Instead of making them fully operational, this government has left them underutilised and is looking for a scapegoat.
How does suspending the CEO create more beds, space, or infrastructure at KATH? The problem is bigger than one person”.
Meanwhile, Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have announced the commencement of their indefinite withdrawal of services following the suspension of the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer.
According to KATH doctors, the decision to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer is unjustified and counterproductive.
In a formal notice addressed to the Chairman of the KATH Board, the doctors expressed concern that measures introduced by management to address patient overcrowding and ensure continued delivery of safe healthcare.
They argued that KATH, which serves as the principal tertiary referral facility for the middle and northern sectors of Ghana, is facing significant infrastructural challenges.
According to the statement, following deliberations, members unanimously condemned the suspension of the CEO, stating that the decision would not address the underlying challenges confronting KATH.
The association resolved to commence a total withdrawal of services by medical doctors at the hospital effective 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
They further disclosed that the strike action would continue until a number of demands are met, which include the review and reversal of the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer.
Additionally, the association demanded KATH Board establish clear policies to guide the management of situations at the hospital’s emergency capacity and also called on the Ministry of Health to provide clear timelines for the operationalisation of Sewua Hospital and Afari Military Hospital.
Their statement follow, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, has directed the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks with immediate effect.
In a letter dated June 5, 2026, the Health Minister asserted that the decision follows the KATH CEO temporary suspension of emergency admissions at the facility.
The Health Minister highlighted that the action was taken in contravention of directives issued by President John Dramani Mahama.
He disclosed that the meeting involving the Ministry’s Chief Director, Technical Advisor and Legal Advisor concluded that the CEO’s actions were inconsistent with the President’s directives.
Parts of the letter read, “Pursuant to Section 36 (1) of the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act, 1996 (Act 526), I am respectfully directing the Board to suspend the Chief Executive Officer for a period of two (2) weeks with immediate effect, for causing to be announced the suspension of admissions of emergency cases to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on Wednesday, June 3, 2026”.
“I am also respectfully requesting you to undertake a thorough investigation to establish on what authority he made those comments on Channel One Newsroom and whether it was a management decision for him to grant the said interview. Where necessary, the appropriate sanctions should be applied,” the Minister directed.
The KATH Board has been given two weeks to complete its investigations and submit a report on its findings and recommendations.
The development follows the KATH CEO, who was earlier summoned following his decision to suspend accident and emergency admissions at the health facility.
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Four completed hospitals sitting idle, yet the solution is to suspend the KATH CEO? 🤔
The @NAkufoAddo/@MBawumia administration delivered Oforikrom Agenda 111, Trede Agenda 111, Sewua, and Afari Military Hospitals to help ease the burden on KATH.
Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have announced the commencement of their indefinite withdrawal of services following the suspension of the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer.
According to KATH doctors, the decision to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer is unjustified and counterproductive.
In a formal notice addressed to the Chairman of the KATH Board, the doctors expressed concern that measures introduced by management to address patient overcrowding and ensure continued delivery of safe healthcare.
They argued that KATH, which serves as the principal tertiary referral facility for the middle and northern sectors of Ghana, is facing significant infrastructural challenges.
According to the statement, following deliberations, members unanimously condemned the suspension of the CEO, stating that the decision would not address the underlying challenges confronting KATH.
The association resolved to commence a total withdrawal of services by medical doctors at the hospital effective 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
They further disclosed that the strike action would continue until a number of demands are met, which include the review and reversal of the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer.
Additionally, the association demanded KATH Board establish clear policies to guide the management of situations at the hospital’s emergency capacity and also called on the Ministry of Health to provide clear timelines for the operationalisation of Sewua Hospital and Afari Military Hospital.
His comments follow, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, has directed the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks with immediate effect.
In a letter dated June 5, 2026, the Health Minister asserted that the decision follows the KATH CEO temporary suspension of emergency admissions at the facility.
The Health Minister highlighted that the action was taken in contravention of directives issued by President John Dramani Mahama.
He disclosed that the meeting involving the Ministry’s Chief Director, Technical Advisor and Legal Advisor concluded that the CEO’s actions were inconsistent with the President’s directives.
Parts of the letter read, “Pursuant to Section 36 (1) of the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act, 1996 (Act 526), I am respectfully directing the Board to suspend the Chief Executive Officer for a period of two (2) weeks with immediate effect, for causing to be announced the suspension of admissions of emergency cases to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on Wednesday, June 3, 2026”.
“I am also respectfully requesting you to undertake a thorough investigation to establish on what authority he made those comments on Channel One Newsroom and whether it was a management decision for him to grant the said interview. Where necessary, the appropriate sanctions should be applied,” the Minister directed.
The KATH Board has been given two weeks to complete its investigations and submit a report on its findings and recommendations.
The development follows the KATH CEO, who was earlier summoned following his decision to suspend accident and emergency admissions at the health facility.
Nana Yaa Jantuah, a Presidential Staffer, has said that banning dildos under the Anti-LGBTQ Bill could lead to the collapse of many marriages in Ghana.
According to Nana Yaa Jantuah, dildos help sustain marriages; banning them could lead to the collapse of marriages.
Nana Yaa Jantuah disclosed that she has never seen dildos personally but only knows about them through television and her own reading.
Nana Yaa Jantuah noted that the devices are often described as complementary gadgets because they help keep partners together.
Speaking on UTV, Nana Yaa Jantuah argued, “Dildos help sustain marriages in Ghana; banning them could lead to the collapse of many marriages. I’ve not seen it personally before; I only see it on TV, and I’ve read a lot around it, and I have learnt that’s what sustains marriages”.
Some netizens reacting to Nana Yaa Jantuah’s remarks stated, “Hope her daughters and sons are using it in their marriages, and even she is using a dildo together with her husband’s d!ck. Foolish woman with low IQ”.
“She might mean a lot of women whose husbands are abroad or are most of the time absent or maybe long-distance relationships use them to satisfy their sexual desires whilst their partners are away. Not thinking for her, but I think that’s what she’s trying to say”, a netizen added.
One X user added, “If the survival of a marriage depends on a battery-operated device, then perhaps the problem isn’t the law. It’s the foundation of the marriage itself. Or is this a lived experience backed by evidence-based practice”.
“Women use these tools and want men to compete with a toy!
God will punish any female who uses these tools to put pressure on her husband.
MAY GOD PUNISH THEM AGAIN !”, one X user added.
In related news, Sam George, a co-sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, has fired shots at the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, after he appealed for the reconsideration of the passed anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
According to Sam George, Parliament is a House of rules and not a House of appeals.
He disclosed that the Speaker’s suggestion for a reconsideration of the bill is not supported by parliamentary procedure.
Sam George argued that the only role Parliament has now is to transmit the bill to the President, where the President has indicated he would want to scrutinise the bill.
Speaking to journalists at the 4th Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values, Sam George stated, “The Speaker has made an appeal. I have gone through the Standing Orders since I saw that appeal, and there is nothing in our Standing Orders for a rescission. When Parliament passes a bill, Parliament is functus officio.
“The only role Parliament has today is to transmit the bill to the President. When it goes to the President, the President has indicated he would want to scrutinise the bill. The Constitution spells out the steps the President can take,” he said.
“Parliament is a House of rules. Respectfully to Mr. Speaker, it is not a House of appeals. If there is no rule in the rule book that allows what is being sought, then we proceed by the rules we have,” he added.
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Anti-LGBTQ Bill: Dildos help sustain marriages in Ghana; banning them could lead to the collapse of many marriages. – Nana Yaa Jantuah #UTVGhanapic.twitter.com/RtCr5hFey9
Ablakwa stressed that the government see the xenophobic attacks beyond the evacuation and safety of affected citizens.
He disclosed that individuals who lost properties and livelihoods over the xenophobic attacks deserve justice and compensation.
Ablakwa disclosed that Ghana has formally communicated its position to South African authorities and expects concrete measures to be taken.
Speaking on Joy FM on Saturday, June 6, Ablakwa said, “We are also considering formal legal action in competent international courts on this matter. We have made it clear that the matter does not end with the evacuation of Ghanaians. There has to be accountability and there has to be a price to pay.
“We have told the South Africans that we expect them to take responsibility and compensate our nationals. The only action we have seen on their part is with the Ghanaians who were hospitalised. They approached us that they are willing to take care of the medical bills.”
Meanwhile, President John Mahama has said Ghana’s diplomatic relations with South Africa remain strong despite the recent xenophobic attacks leading to Ghanaians being evacuated.
According to John Mahama, there has been no breach in our relations with South Africa.
Speaking at Chatham House in London, during his five-day official visit to the United Kingdom, President Mahama stated, “We do not have any breach in our diplomatic relations. What happened was that it’s not the first time there have been these xenophobic attacks in South Africa”.
“They say we shouldn’t call it xenophobia. I don’t know what else or what name you can give it. But there have been these surges in anti-foreign attacks.”
“Lately, Ghanaians have gotten involved. This is the first time we’ve really had Ghanaians getting a part of the direction of attacks,” he said.
He added, “And if you were not South African, you were asked to leave the hospital. Even if you were ill, it created a very toxic atmosphere. At this point, we had nearly 200 of our citizens in our embassy”.
“It didn’t look like the South African authorities were doing anything to try to quell what was happening and also to provide protection to those who had been displaced,” he said.
“And so we did the first evacuation flight. We’re going to do two more to take those who want to leave. It is voluntary. We asked, “Do you want to stay or leave?” And many of them say they feel threatened. And so they want to leave.”
President Mahama further added, “I think it’s unfortunate what is happening in South Africa. We need to drill down to what causes these flare-ups in terms of xenophobia. And so all of us must empathise with South Africa or must sympathise with South Africa”.
“And we must help South Africa to be able to drill down and find out what it can do to reduce unemployment rates amongst the black populations. After the last fellow African leaves, is it going to change unemployment among blacks in South Africa?” he asked.
“After the last shop has been closed and everybody has left, will it change unemployment in South Africa? And everybody brings some advantage. They either bring their knowledge or they bring investments,” he said.
“And I think we should get over this fear of foreigners coming into our countries.”
According to Adom-Otchere, Dr Amoakohene is robbing Ghanaians by taking his wife to America to have a child.
He asserted that the Ashanti Regional Minister flew his wife to America to have a baby, quizzing whether ordinary Ghanaians can also wife fly to America to have a baby when they are not government officials.
The veteran journalist called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a trip by the Ashanti Regional Minister and his wife to the United States.
Paul Adom-Octhere questioned how the Ashanti Regional Minister funded his wife’s childbirth trip to the US.
He claimed that the regional minister’s salary is not a salary that could have taken him to America alleging that the cost of the trip could have been between $40,000 and $50,000.
Speaking on his Good Evening Ghana show on June 4, 2026, Adom-Otchere argued, “If I were NDC, I’d be querying him. You don’t seem to have political maturity? We are in government, and then you fly to America with your wife, who is a public servant. Both of you work in the same hospital. You’re a regional minister. Your responsibility is to make sure that the hospital works”.
“Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa sat on TV and said that he would resign from the government if presidential jets were used to fly people abroad. God, being so good, God has a sense of humour. At the time they became president, they had had more people flown abroad than the entire 8 years of Akufo-Addo’s government,” he stated.
He further added, “A 36-year-old regional minister whose salary is not a salary that could have taken him to America. He comes to show that as a regional minister who was also a doctor in the hospital, whose wife is a nurse in the hospital, both of them have travelled abroad, spending nearly $40,000. Amoakohene, this guy, he should be investigated”.
“His wife was flown to America to have a baby. Me and you, can our wife fly to America to have a baby when we are not government officials? Why is he able to do that? And we are not able to do that. He’s able to do that because, as a government official, he has access to money and he decides what he does with the money”.
“That’s why I’m saying that if I were the NDC regional chairman, I’d call him and say, ‘Hey, you can’t do that. You are in government.’ He doesn’t care that he has to protect the image of John Dramani Mahama, who has had confidence in him. He doesn’t care that he has to protect the image of Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, who has had confidence in him”, he said.
Adom-Otchere also accused the minister of using public resources for personal benefit.
He alleged, “You take taxpayers’ money and go to America to go and have a baby, and you are telling us, the taxpayer who is paying, who cannot afford to go to America”.
“You don’t use your position to rob. Amoakohene is robbing Ghanaians by taking his wife to America to go and have a child in America so that the child will have an American passport. And we are Ghanaians. We hold the green passport,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, some Ghanaians on the social media platform X are mounting pressure on the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, after he shared photos of his wife who delivered a bouncy baby.
In a post shared by Dr Frank Amoakohene, he wrote, “Meanwhile, congratulations to my lovely wife for blessing our family with a bouncing baby boy. We are deeply grateful to God for this precious gift and the joy he has brought into our lives”.
In another post, the Ashanti Regional Minister stated, ” Late-night Father Duties
I think I also deserve some congratulations for working all round”.
However, following the post, netizens have been calling out the Ashanti Regional Minister for flying his wife to deliver their child in the United States instead of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where he works with the wife.
A netizen wrote, “You worked at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and your wife also worked there.
Yet when it was time for her to give birth, she did not use the same hospital where both of you were employed.
Instead, she was flown to the United States at taxpayers’ expense because of a Green Card.
Dr Frank Amoakohene”.
Another X user added, “I don’t think you should have exposed the fact that you went to have your child abroad. Why should others have children in Ghana, and you, a minister of state, go outside to have your child there? I like and admire you, but you’re making a fool of those who put you in power. Make Ghana better so we will not need to go abroad and have kids”.
The Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have threatened a possible strike action following the suspension of Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo.
According to the Chairman of the Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association, the labour unions within the hospital would be meeting to determine their next action.
Dr Leat argued that the decision to temporarily suspend emergency admissions involved multiple stakeholders within the health sector and not just the CEO.
Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Friday, June 5, Dr Michael Leat disclosed, “All the unions in KATH will be meeting, and in due course, you will hear our response, and it will be very strict. We will make our views known to the Health Ministry without sentiment after the meeting”.
“It was a decision of the Ashanti Regional Health Administration, KATH, and all the other hospitals. Why are all the other people not suspended?” he questioned.
“We, as professionals—nurses, doctors, pharmacists—who are at the frontline of treating patients, felt that was the best decision to make,” he stated.
His comments follows, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, has directed the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks with immediate effect.
In a letter dated June 5, 2026, the Health Minister asserted that the decision follows the KATH CEO temporary suspension of emergency admissions at the facility.
The Health Minister highlighted that the action was taken in contravention of directives issued by President John Dramani Mahama.
He disclosed that the meeting involving the Ministry’s Chief Director, Technical Advisor and Legal Advisor concluded that the CEO’s actions were inconsistent with the President’s directives.
Parts of the letter read, “Pursuant to Section 36 (1) of the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act, 1996 (Act 526), I am respectfully directing the Board to suspend the Chief Executive Officer for a period of two (2) weeks with immediate effect, for causing to be announced the suspension of admissions of emergency cases to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on Wednesday, June 3, 2026”.
“I am also respectfully requesting you to undertake a thorough investigation to establish on what authority he made those comments on Channel One Newsroom and whether it was a management decision for him to grant the said interview. Where necessary, the appropriate sanctions should be applied,” the Minister directed.
The KATH Board has been given two weeks to complete its investigations and submit a report on its findings and recommendations.
The development follows the KATH CEO, who was earlier summoned following his decision to suspend accident and emergency admissions at the health facility.
In a letter dated June 3, 2026, and signed by the Chief Director of the Health Ministry, Desmond Boateng, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo was summoned to explain reports that the hospital temporarily stopped admitting new patients at its Accident and Emergency Centre.
According to the ministry, their statement follows news circulating on social media suggesting that KATH’s Accident and Emergency Centre was full and unable to admit new cases.
They also cited the hospital’s Head of Public Affairs on Channel One TV, who reportedly reiterated management’s position regarding the centre’s inability to accept additional patients.
The Health Ministry stressed that the situation is in violation of President John Dramani Mahama’s directive that public hospitals must not turn away emergency cases.
Akufo-Addo arrives at the joint birthday celebration of Former Chief of Staff Frema Opare and former AG Godfred Yeboah#GHNowpic.twitter.com/UobDIS4kU9
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has disclosed that Ghana under the Mahama government has recorded 14 arrests linked to false news and offensive speech in less than 16 months.
MFWA disclosed that the figure is nearly double the number documented during the Akufo-Addo administration.
Following the arrest of 14 for false news in 16 months, a debate has been triggered over whether the Mahama government is simply enforcing long-standing laws in a new digital environment, or restricting public speech.
In a news article by Al Jazeera, read, “The controversy carries added political weight because President John Mahama, while in opposition in 2022, warned that using state power to intimidate dissent was a “dangerous blueprint” for democracy.
A senior ruling party official dismissed allegations that the arrests amount to a crackdown.
“The opposition intentionally sponsors people to insult the President,” he told Al Jazeera. “When the law catches up with them, they cry persecution to score cheap political points.”
He pointed to the case of TikToker Prince Ofori, known as “Fante Comedy”, who was arrested last August over alleged threats to President Mahama.
Days after his arrest, Ofori appeared at a political rally alongside opposition figures, a development the official said showed how quickly such cases become politicised.
“They paraded him at an opposition rally,” he said.
The report also cited that “Opposition leaders see something more troubling taking shape.
Minority leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has been among the most outspoken critics.
“The state-sponsored persecution must stop,” he told Al Jazeera. “Arresting citizens for words that do not constitute genuine threats is not justice. It is intimidation.”
He said free speech has limits, but argued that the state is increasingly crossing a line.
“Excessive use of state power risks undoing Ghana’s hard-won democratic gains,” he said.
However, “At the centre of the debate are long-standing provisions in Ghana’s Criminal Code and Electronic Communications Act, which authorities say are now being applied to a fast-moving digital landscape.
Government supporters argue the increase in arrests reflects the explosion of anonymous and unregulated online content.
Critics say the problem is not the laws themselves, but how they are being used.
A legal consultant who reviewed recent cases said he counted at least 16 alleged misapplications of Section 208 in the past 18 months, compared with roughly a dozen in the previous eight years.
“The law has been abused beyond repair,” he said. “Repeal is the only remedy.”
The Al Jazeera reports also pointed to the irony at the centre of it all, “Ghana remains one of West Africa’s more open democracies, with a competitive political system and active media landscape.
But the rise in speech-related arrests has sharpened scrutiny of how far the state can go in policing online expression without undermining the democratic culture that helped define its reputation.
The debate is also politically charged because of Mahama’s own past warnings.
As opposition leader, he described the use of state power against dissent as a “dangerous blueprint.” Today, critics say his government faces accusations it once condemned.
For Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the moment calls for restraint — and reflection.
“We should not continue to say that because it happened yesterday, it should happen today and tomorrow. That cycle must end,” he said. “President Mahama has an opportunity to leave a legacy of tolerance and free speech. I hope he takes it.”
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In less than 16 months, Ghana has recorded 14 arrests linked to false news and offensive speech, raising concerns about free speech in the country. https://t.co/TMnPlyijqH
According to the NDC, the purported ministerial reshuffle is false and misleading.
The party further cautions that deliberate misinformation continues to undermine public discourse and calls on citizens to verify all official information before sharing.
In a press statement by the NDC, it read, “As we all strive to curb the menace of deliberate misinformation, some individuals will stop at nothing to poison the atmosphere.
The official spokesperson for this administration is Hon Felic Kwakye Ofosu. Kindly verify any such information through his official channels before sharing it.
The Cybersecurity Act have serious implications, so let us all be mindful and responsible in our communication”.
The NDC statement follows a purported list claiming that President Mahama has announced ministerial and Deputy ministerial changes.
The so-called list saw Ministers like Sam George, Eric, and Dr Frank Amoakohene, with other appointments being terminated.
Also, the list saw some reassignments and new appointments, with Dr Zanetor Rawlings being named as the Defence Minister among others.
In related news, Fifi Kwetey, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) General Secretary, has revealed that there will be a ministerial reshuffle of ministers in the John Mahama administration.
According to the NDC General Secretary, from what he is picking up in the corridors of power, there will be a ministerial reshuffle, but he cannot say how soon.
Speaking on TV3 Hot Issues, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey explained, “It is always important that despite the fact that things have gone on very well in the first year, the president, who is the leader, will always want to see where things can still be done better”.
“A reshuffle is normally done within that context, where you want to see in this particular sector, even though things are okay, it can still do better if I move somebody else to that place or in this place, maybe this one is not too effective in this sector”.
“So I think a reshuffle will be a possibility, and what I pick up from the corridors, yes, we definitely are going to have a reshuffle. I wouldn’t be able to say how soon, but definitely”.
Also, the Chief Executive Officer of the Buan Bay Herbal and Spiritual Centre, Dr Nana Guan Bay, has told President John Dramani Mahama to reshuffle his ministers by June 2026.
According to Dr Nana Guan Bay, President John Mahama must reshuffle his appointees by June, or else he will be embarrassed by some of his ministerial appointees.
Speaking in an interview on Nhyira FM, Dr Nana Guan Bay stated, “After the December 7 general elections, I prophesied that Mahama’s first year things will work very fine; however, in his second year, he will encounter the same challenges.
“I even mentioned some ministries, including the Ministry of Communications, at that time he had appointed Sam George as the substantive minister, so he should consider a reshuffle from June, otherwise some of his appointees will put the government in a bad light,” he remarked.
“My predictions are always true. I am certain they will come to pass. That is why I do not use the word if,” he declared.
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🇬🇭 The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the public to disregard circulating reports of a purported cabinet reshuffle, describing them as false and misleading.
The party cautions that deliberate misinformation continues to undermine public discourse and calls on… pic.twitter.com/pcw6j98cjH
Haruna Mohammed, the Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has told the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, to stop the fight and propaganda.
According to Haruna Mohammed, the tensions between Ato Forson and Eric Opoku could negatively affect the Mahama government and the agricultural sector.
He describes the tension between the two cabinet ministers as worrying and called for an end to the power struggle.
Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, Haruna Mohammed stated, “I’m worried as a Ghanaian, a farmer and also as a politician. Because this goes further to affect the very foundation of our agricultural system. It also affects the trust system. It also affects the power system within the governance state. I believe that what is happening now is very worrying”.
He cited that resources meant for sectoral development should not become tools in political or administrative disputes.
He added, “If you have resources with me, I will sit on them and paint a picture that you refused to perform, while you have it”.
“The power struggle should stop, the fight, propaganda should stop, let everybody have a level playing ground,” he added.
His comments come on the back of the turf war between the Finance Ministry led by Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and the Agric Ministry led by Eric Opoku, which has escalated further over a GH¢1.677 Billion Agriculture Funds Release.
Reports suggest the dispute began when the Deputy Finance Minister Ampem announced GH¢1.677 billion, 85% of non-salary spending, had been released to boost food production and agro-industrialisation.
The Finance Ministry has since published official documents confirming over GH¢1.6 billion released to the Food and Agriculture Ministry.
According to the Finance Ministry, the allocation to the Agric Ministry represents 85% of its 2026 budget allocation for Goods and Services and Capital Expenditure.
“It further explained that all releases except funding to the National Food Buffer Stock Company were initiated by MoFA through standard procedures on the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), with each transaction supported by requisition dates, journal numbers, approval dates, and warrant numbers” reports stated.
However, the Ministry of Agriculture quickly countered and disputed the claim, citing February letters capping early spending at GH¢453 million for goods and services, with no new authorisations since.
In a press release by Samuel Hunter, the Media Liaison Officer of the Minister for Food and Agriculture, called for a stop to the infantile propaganda before it explodes.
Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) in its release stated, “The attention of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) has been drawn to claims by the Ministry of Finance that it has released GH¢1.6 billion, representing 85% of MOFA’s 2026 budget allocation. These claims do not align with the official budget execution documents issued by the Ministry of Finance itself.
On 15th February 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued a Commitment Authorization to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. However, just four days later, on 19th February 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued the 2026 First and Second Quarter Budget Allotment Letter, which explicitly stated that, notwithstanding the contents of the Commitment Authorization, MOFA’s total expenditure for the first half of the year should not exceed GH¢910 million.
More significantly, the accompanying allotment schedule further restricted actual spending between January and June 2026 to approximately GH¢453 million, covering all expenditures, including staff compensation, contract commitments, and operational activities.
The records indicate that only limited allocations were made to key agricultural interventions, including:
* Farmer Service Centres – GH¢172,500,000.00
* Nkokonkitinkiti Programme – GH¢36,747,767.55
* Fertiliser and Certified Seeds – GH¢77,297,026.30
* Feed Ghana Programme – GH¢4,500,000.00
* National Food Buffer Stock Company – GH¢30,000,000.00
* Irrigation Infrastructure – GH¢26,250,000.00
Since the issuance of the allotment letter, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has not received any subsequent communication from the Ministry of Finance authorising additional expenditures that would support the claim that GH¢1.6 billion has been released”.
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Health Minister, has directed the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks with immediate effect.
In a letter dated June 5, 2026, the Health Minister asserted that the decision follows the KATH CEO temporary suspension of emergency admissions at the facility.
The Health Minister highlighted that the action was taken in contravention of directives issued by President John Dramani Mahama.
He disclosed that the meeting involving the Ministry’s Chief Director, Technical Advisor and Legal Advisor concluded that the CEO’s actions were inconsistent with the President’s directives.
Parts of the letter read, “Pursuant to Section 36 (1) of the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act, 1996 (Act 526), I am respectfully directing the Board to suspend the Chief Executive Officer for a period of two (2) weeks with immediate effect, for causing to be announced the suspension of admissions of emergency cases to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on Wednesday, June 3, 2026”.
“I am also respectfully requesting you to undertake a thorough investigation to establish on what authority he made those comments on Channel One Newsroom and whether it was a management decision for him to grant the said interview. Where necessary, the appropriate sanctions should be applied,” the Minister directed.
The KATH Board has been given two weeks to complete its investigations and submit a report on its findings and recommendations.
The development follows the KATH CEO, who was earlier summoned following his decision to suspend accident and emergency admissions at the health facility.
In a letter dated June 3, 2026, and signed by the Chief Director of the Health Ministry, Desmond Boateng, Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo was summoned to explain reports that the hospital temporarily stopped admitting new patients at its Accident and Emergency Centre.
According to the ministry, their statement follows news circulating on social media suggesting that KATH’s Accident and Emergency Centre was full and unable to admit new cases.
They also cited the hospital’s Head of Public Affairs on Channel One TV, who reportedly reiterated management’s position regarding the centre’s inability to accept additional patients.
The Health Ministry stressed that the situation is in violation of President John Dramani Mahama’s directive that public hospitals must not turn away emergency cases.
The statement issued by the Health Ministry read, “The Ministry of Health has taken note of a statement with the above caption making rounds on social media. Further, the Head of Public Affairs of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital was also heard on Channel 1 T V news, affirming the decision of hospital management on the inability of the emergency centre to admit new cases.
This is contrary to a clear directive of His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, to hospitals not to turn away emergency cases.
You are by this letter requested to appear before the Hon. Minister of Health on or before 12noon on Thursday, June 4, 2026, to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against you for contradicting a clear directive of the H.E. President of the Republic of Ghana.
We count on your cooperation”.
It will be recalled that President John Dramani Mahama has told Ghana healthcare workers they do not need to have a comfortable bed to save a patient.
Mahama warned all health facilities against turning away patients who report to their facility for emergency treatment.
According to John Mahama, every Ghanaian who seeks medical attention must be attended to, explaining that health workers do not need to have a comfortable bed to save a patient.
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Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed the Board of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to suspend the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo, for two weeks with immediate effect over the announcement of a temporary suspension of… pic.twitter.com/THm5mKAAF2
According to the Finance Ministry, the allocation to the Agric Ministry represents 85% of its 2026 budget allocation for Goods and Services and Capital Expenditure.
The Finance Ministry has since published official documents confirming over GH¢1.6 billion released to the Food and Agriculture Ministry.
“It further explained that all releases except funding to the National Food Buffer Stock Company were initiated by MoFA through standard procedures on the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), with each transaction supported by requisition dates, journal numbers, approval dates, and warrant numbers” reports stated.
“This is clear proof that the Ministry of Finance has released over GH¢1.6 billion to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, representing 85% of MOFA’s 2026 budget allocation for Goods and Services and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX),” the ministry said.
“For Goods and Services, all the requests were initiated by MOFA itself, with the exception of the release made to the National Food Buffer Stock Company,” the statement said.
“As shown in the spreadsheet, every transaction is backed by a requisition date, journal number, approval date, and warrant number,” the ministry stated.
“The journal and warrant numbers are system-generated (GIFMIS). This is the standard process through which all ministries, departments, and agencies generate and process requests on GIFMIS.”
However, the Ministry of Agriculture quickly countered and disputed the claim, citing February letters capping early spending at GH¢453 million for goods and services, with no new authorisations since.
In a press release by Samuel Hunter, the Media Liaison Officer of the Minister for Food and Agriculture, called for a stop to the infantile propaganda before it explodes.
Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) in its release stated, “The attention of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) has been drawn to claims by the Ministry of Finance that it has released GH¢1.6 billion, representing 85% of MOFA’s 2026 budget allocation. These claims do not align with the official budget execution documents issued by the Ministry of Finance itself.
On 15th February 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued a Commitment Authorization to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. However, just four days later, on 19th February 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued the 2026 First and Second Quarter Budget Allotment Letter, which explicitly stated that, notwithstanding the contents of the Commitment Authorization, MOFA’s total expenditure for the first half of the year should not exceed GH¢910 million.
More significantly, the accompanying allotment schedule further restricted actual spending between January and June 2026 to approximately GH¢453 million, covering all expenditures, including staff compensation, contract commitments, and operational activities.
The records indicate that only limited allocations were made to key agricultural interventions, including:
* Farmer Service Centres – GH¢172,500,000.00
* Nkokonkitinkiti Programme – GH¢36,747,767.55
* Fertiliser and Certified Seeds – GH¢77,297,026.30
* Feed Ghana Programme – GH¢4,500,000.00
* National Food Buffer Stock Company – GH¢30,000,000.00
* Irrigation Infrastructure – GH¢26,250,000.00
Since the issuance of the allotment letter, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has not received any subsequent communication from the Ministry of Finance authorising additional expenditures that would support the claim that GH¢1.6 billion has been released”.
