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‘Wontumi is seriously sick; let nobody lie to you’ – Abronye reveals

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Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has alleged that the party’s former Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is unwell in prison.

According to Abronye, Chairman Wontumi is seriously sick in prison, but the party’s leadership is reluctant to disclose his health condition to supporters.

He alleged that the NPP party leadership is deliberately withholding information about Chairman Wontumi’s alleged ill health to prevent supporters from becoming worried about his condition.

Abronye further claimed that Wontumi is suffering in prison because of what he described as false allegations against him.

Speaking on his Ohia TV show, excerpts of which have been shared on social media, Abronye stated, “I am telling you today that Chairman Wontumi is sick. If anybody tells you that he is fine, that is a lie. NPP followers and supporters, if any of the party’s leaders tells you that he is well, it is a lie. Chairman Wontumi is sick.

They don’t want to say it because supporters will get worried, so don’t let anybody lie to you. Even if the prison authorities say he is fine, it is a lie. He is suffering because of lies that were fabricated against him”, he stated.

However, Ken Kuranchie, a Private legal practitioner who claims to be a longtime friend of Chairman Wontumi, has provided an update on his condition at the Nsawam Prison.

The private legal practitioner revealed that Wontumi looks absolutely well, strong, and clean.

According to Ken Kuranchie, he is pleased that Wontumi looks well despite being in custody.

Dressed in a white shirt and black trousers, Wontumi appeared cheerful as he exchanged pleasantries with his counsel and supporters who had gathered at the court to show solidarity.

Speaking to Citi News after the proceedings, Ken Kuranchie expressed excitement about Wontumi’s condition, saying, “He looks well, strong and clean. When you are in prison, that is the best thing you can hope for. He looks absolutely well. I am glad I saw him”.

His comments follow a conversation lasting more than 30 minutes with Wontumi before the EXIM Bank case was called in court.

Meanwhile, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, the Deputy Attorney-General, has told the Accra High Court that Chairman Wontumi, is a high flight risk and should not be granted bail.

According to Srem-Sai, Wontumi’s own lawyers have shown he is a flight risk.

He further argued that the appellant’s conduct during the trial could not, on its own, serve as a reliable basis for determining whether he would abscond if granted bail.

The Deputy AG told the court that the prosecution has exhibited a video recording in which Wontumi’s own lawyer was seen on television describing his client as unruly.

The Deputy AG is quoted to have said, “It is a fact, and the affidavit in support in paragraph 15 has confirmed that the prisoner is standing trial in two other criminal courts, each of those trials staring the prisoner in the face with substantial prison terms which, as the law prescribes, would be served consecutively instead of concurrently”.

“We have also deposed and exhibited a video recording, and in that video recording, counsel for the accused was seen on television telling the public that his client, that is the prisoner, is unruly and that but for his exceptional personal management skill, the prisoner at the time of arrest would have run his car over law enforcement agents to avoid arrest,” he submitted.

“This is not the prosecution’s account of the prisoner’s character. It is the prisoner’s own lawyer giving a vivid account of what transpired on the day of arrest,” the Deputy AG said.

“That was even when nothing was at stake. Not even one day of prison sentence. When the accused person was absolutely innocent and had not been proven guilty. So my lady can imagine today when he is facing a 20-year jail term and has been declared guilty,” Dr Srem-Sai argued.

However, Atta Akyea in court on Thursday argued that the circumstances of the case warranted the grant of bail pending appeal.

He argued that temporary release would be essential to enable him to prepare his appeal and participate effectively in two other criminal cases Wontumi is facing.

According to Atta Akyea, Wontumi was not a flight risk, citing his compliance with previous bail conditions before his conviction, asking the court to consider the 19 grounds of appeal outlined in the notice of appeal.

Meanwhile, Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, a High Court Judge, has set November 4, 2026, to deliver a ruling on a bail application filed by Bernard Antwi Bosiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, pending appeal.

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‘I fully support anyone who is engaged in galamsey’ – NDC Fomena chairman

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Ibrahim Atipilleh, the newly elected Fomena Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, has pledged his support for individuals engaged in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in the constituency.

According to the NDC Fomena chairman, galamsey remains the primary source of livelihood for many residents in the area, arguing that it is necessary for him, as constituency chairman, to support those involved in galamsey.

Speaking to the media after his election during the recently concluded NDC constituency executive elections, Ibrahim Atipilleh stated, “I know that in Fomena, the only work we do here is galamsey, so I am standing firmly behind anybody who wants to engage in galamsey in this area. I will allow you to do it the right way, but if you are not doing it the right way, I won’t allow you to do it”.

He further expressed his willingness to collaborate with his predecessor, Eric Opoku, to promote unity and development within the party.

In related news, Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, has clarified his earlier comment, which he disclosed has been mischievously cut by members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

According to Sammy Gyamfi, the widely circulated video in circulation leaves out the important details of his explanation of what the government is willing to do to support the formalisation of unlicensed artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs).

Sammy Gyamfi maintain thst formalising unlicensed artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) ‘galamseyers’ is a better approach to fighting illegal mining than chasing them with soldiers.

He argued that the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) is an ASM formalisation initiative aimed at transforming such unlicensed ASMs into licensed and responsible ASMs to promote sustainability in the sector.

He argued that the Goldbod holds the view that properly organised small-scale mining offers one of the clearest pathways from mineral ownership in law to indigenous ownership in practice.

His comment follows an earlier cut video where he shockingly stated that miners can now mine with or without a licence in Ghana.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, miners can now mine with or without a licence provided they are not mining in water bodies, forest reserves, or close to a road.

In a video shared on X, Sammy Gyamfi disclosed that all District Chief Executives (DCEs) had been tasked with compiling lists of areas where mining activities were currently taking place.

Sammy Gyamfi explained that the Mahama government’s approach is to allow mining in areas outside the restricted locations, regardless of whether the operators held licences.

Speaking at an event, Sammy Gyamfi, in a video shared on X, stated, “As we speak, all DCEs have been tasked to make a list of areas where miners are working. Places miners are working: once it is not a water body, it is not a forest reserve, or a roadside; whether the person has a license or not, the government says that person should be allowed to mine”.

Read Sammy Gyamfi’s full statement below:

 “1. There are three (3) forms of unlicensed artisanal and small-scale mining operations that are irredeemably wrong and can neither be tolerated nor reformed.

* Mining that impacts water bodies

* Mining in forest reserves

* Mining in obscene places in communities such as road sides, school lands, bedrooms etc. that pose dangers to society and public health

2. Once artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) are not mining in a forest reserve, a water body or an obscene place that negatively impacts the environment, that mineralised area, even if unlicensed, meets the eligibility requirement of FORMALIZATION and can be declared as fit for cooperative mining under the government’s “Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP). I maintain that formalising such unlicensed ASMs is a better approach than chasing them with soldiers. The rCOMSDEP is an ASM formalisation initiative aimed at transforming such unlicensed ASMs into licensed and responsible ASMs to promote sustainability in the sector.

3. The small portion of the video that has been mischievously cut and is being circulated leaves out important details of my explanation of what government is willing to do to support the formalisation of such unlicensed ASMs to ensure that they have the appropriate legal documentation, certifications, permits and training for sustainable small-scale mining.

4. ASM formalisation and traceability is the new paradigm shift of Ghana’s quest towards sustainability in the ASM sector. The provision of formalisation, training and financing support for ASMs whose activities do not negatively impact water bodies, forest reserves or obscene places in our communities to bring them into the formal and responsible mining economy, is a crucial imperative for the fight against irresponsible mining and our national quest to promote sustainability in the mining sector.

5. As I noted in my keynote address at the just-ended Mining in Motion summit on “ASM Formalisation; the new paradigm”;

“…….regulation must be firm, but also practical, inclusive and commercially sound. Reform will endure only when compliance becomes a pathway to opportunity rather than hardships. Mining regulations must therefore do more than police miners; they must formalise, build capacities and create opportunities for young Africans in the mining and trading ecosystem. I believe that with proper formalisation, financing support and training, Artisanal and Small-scale mining can support livelihoods, generate foreign exchange, strengthen reserves, grow indigenous enterprise and advance national development sustainably.”

“We at the GoldBod hold the view that properly organised small-scale mining offers one of the clearest pathways from mineral ownership in law to indigenous ownership in practice. Supported by modern technology and sound engineering, the sector can optimise recovery rates, reduce waste, improve safety, preserve the environment and create productive opportunities for young Africans.”

“This is why the GoldBod will next year roll out an ASM Formalisation and Financing Support Program (FFSP), in close collaboration with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the University of Mines and Technology and Rand Refinery, with the aim of sustainably ramping up gold production, mineral revenue and job creation, while reducing operational costs and environmental risks.”

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TRAGIC – Woman dies after electric sex toy malfunctions during use

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A 23-year-old woman has reportedly died after an electric shock involving a sex toy she was allegedly using, according to a report by Kasapa News.

The Kasapa News report indicated that neighbours heard a loud explosion coming from the unidentified woman’s room and rushed to investigate.

The neighbours, upon reaching her room, reportedly found her in a critical condition, with the electrically powered device allegedly still plugged into a wall socket.

According to the account, the woman was not in a romantic relationship and had reportedly used sex toys before deciding to try an electric vibrator for the first time.

Her neighbours allegedly heard sounds from her room before an explosion prompted them to check on her.

They reportedly discovered her lying in a pool of blood, with injuries said to be around her genital area.

She was subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment but is said to have died two days later.

The circumstances surrounding the reported incident remain unclear, and the cause of the woman’s death has not been independently confirmed.

In related news, Yudah Brown, lawyer and content creator of TheLawgh on TikTok and X, has said the use of sex toys, blowjobs and head could land an individual 25-year jail term in Ghana.

According to the lawyer, Section 104 of ACT 29 of Ghana’s laws criminalised the use of sex toys, blowjobs and head.

He noted that the laws in Ghana only recognised the natural form of penetration.

Speaking in a viral short video, Yudah Brown detailed, “Using toys for sexual intercourse in Ghana is an offence. Anyone who gives head, head of departments, called blow jobs, also commits an offence according to section 104 of the criminal anyone who does this will be jailed for 25 years maximum.

The only permitted act is the natural form of penetration, the male gbola to the female kpekus”.

He further added, “As funny as this may sound, unnatural canal knowledge is an offence, directing the penile organ to another hole, the penile organ to the mouth or the mouth to a female organ is an offence and you will be jailed for not less than five years and not more than 25 years”.

The lawyer further cited a Supreme Court case: “The Supreme Court in the case of Dr Prince Obiri versus the Attorney General expressly stated that sexual intercourse with a person or animal other than the penetration from the male’s to the female organ is unnatural and has been criminalised by section 104 of ACT 29.

“They are just not good for your health”, he boldly reiterated.

The case cited by Yudah Brown in his short video highlighted the  Supreme Court of Ghana on 24 July dismissing a case which had been brought by Dr Obiri-Korang in 2021, challenging section 104(1)(b) of the Criminal Offences Act 1960, which criminalises ‘unnatural carnal knowledge’.

Dr Korang claimed that the provision violates the rights to liberty, non-discrimination and privacy as guaranteed under the Constitution.

However, the Apex Court dismissed the case on all grounds, holding that section 104(1)(b) is constitutional. The Court held that the right to privacy can be compromised for the prevention of a crime.

The Supreme Court also held that, as the provision also applies to ‘unnatural’ conduct between a man and a woman, not just to the LGBT community, it is not discriminatory.

Also, the court rejected the submission that the provision breached the right to liberty, holding that this right applies solely to free movement within a state, not personal decisions or autonomy.

The Apex Court placed a strong importance on the particular traditions, values and morals of Ghanaian society, which, it held, reject homosexuality.

The Court therefore highlighted that foreign developments and legal philosophy on this issue cannot be used to legalise same-sex sexual conduct, and to override Parliament and the moral structure of Ghanaian society.

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Check out the full list of winners in the NDC constituency elections

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The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has concluded its constituency executive elections across the country over the weekend, paving the way for a new set of party leaders at the constituency level.

The elections saw changes in leadership in some constituencies, with several incumbent executives losing their positions to new candidates.

The newly elected executives are expected to play a key role in strengthening the party’s grassroots structures, mobilising supporters and consolidating its organisation ahead of future electoral contests.

See the list below:

“Adaklu Constituency

Hayford Amenuvie, Chairman; Eugene Akpatsa, Secretary; Togbe Amanfu, Vice Chairman; Millicent Dzidefo Adzah, Deputy Secretary; Alexander Kormla Seshie, Organiser; Simon Adamah, Deputy Organiser; Christopher Galenkui, Communications Officer; Emil Akapator, Deputy Communications Officer; Mark Dodzi Hoenyekor, Youth Organiser; Wilson Soglo, Deputy Youth Organiser; Gershon Keti, Treasurer; Ernestina Kadey, Deputy Treasurer; Gifty Fiagbor, Women’s Organiser; Edinam Dorfe, Deputy Women’s Organiser; Adamu Abdulai, Zongo Caucus Coordinator

Ho Central Constituency

Mawunyo Agbe, Chairman; Sena Setordzi, Vice Chairman; Cyril Setornam Fiator, Secretary; Daniel Agbezudo, Deputy Secretary; Amakpah Saviour, Treasurer; Sowatey Slyvia, Deputy Treasurer; Alhaji Mohammed Nasirudin, Organiser; Eddie Safori, Deputy Organiser; Margaret Dzogbewu, Women’s Organiser; Hajia Amadu Zenatu, Deputy Women’s Organiser; Noah Dzikpor, Youth Organiser; Agbavor Setsoafia Richard, Deputy Youth Organiser; Auguster Akpene Gakpe, Other Youth Representative; Soherfia Sefadzi Agama, Communications Officer; Mac Billion Bansah, Deputy Communications Officer; Nkrumah Dzidedi Cyril, Foster Anani, Attigah Sigward, Abiti Rebecca, Cyril Kekeli Amevor, Oscar Bedzra, Akpa Omega and Aditsi Wisdom, Executive Members

Awutu Senya East Constituency

Alex Aborge Dzata, Chairman; Michael Oteng Pabi, Secretary; Kamaldeen Abdallah, Youth Organiser

Shama Constituency

Peter Awugyan Obeng, Chairman; Christian Ampah, Secretary; Emmanuel Avevor, Vice Chairman; Justice Kojo Eshun, Deputy Secretary; Richard Kafui Konglo, Organiser; Douglas Onumah-Mensah, Deputy Organiser; Theodora Annan Bassaw, Deputy Women Organiser; Michael Sagoe, Other Youth; Ama Amponsaa Birch Freeman, Treasurer; Cornelius Kojo Nketsiah, Deputy Treasurer; John Pergu, Youth Organiser; Maxwell Offeh Nketsiah, Deputy Youth Organiser; Nicholas Akorligah Kwofie, Communications Officer; Kumah Godwin Selasie, Deputy Communications Officer

Mion Constituency

Alhassan Issah, Chairman; Issah Mutaru Gunu, Secretary

Ellembelle Constituency

Shaibu Abdulai Dauda, Chairman; Charles Kwesi, Secretary

Okaikwei South Constituency

Quaranchie Nii Adama-Tettey, Chairman; Marion Gifty Nyaaba, Vice Chairman; Evans Okoe Quaye, Secretary; Nii Armah Aryeetey, Deputy Secretary; Barnor Sackey Ransford, Treasurer; Richard Mensah-Frimpong, Deputy Treasurer; Peter Mensah, Organiser; Richard Nii Kpakpa Quartey, Deputy Organiser; Helena Yaa Nkrumah, Women Organiser; Drina Ankrah, Deputy Women Organiser; Adams Issifu, Youth Organiser; Atsu Selorm Bedi, Deputy Youth Organiser; Daniel Omaboe, Communications Officer; John Kwame Kpogli Mawuli, Deputy Communications Officer; Prince Okyere, Other Youth Representative; Musah Ibn Ishaq, Zongo Caucus; Hilda Esi Mensah, Victoria Wulff, Hagar Asmah, Araba Williams, Joseph Guaman Larbi, Innocent Mawuli, Ibrahim Kande, Stella Dodoo, Comfort Klomegah, Georgina Sarpong, Michael Kotey, Benjamin Nii Djane Tawiah Kotey, Sheila Robertson, Daniel Nartey and Azaglo Anthony Kwame, Executive Members

Effia Constituency (Western Region)

Chairman: Seidu Adams

Secretary: Hamza Adam

Vice Chairman: Dramani Mohammed

Deputy Secretary: Joshua Nyaaba Kabah

Organiser: Ahmed Salifu

Deputy Organiser: Alhassan Iddrisu Mahama

Women Organiser: Sackeyfio Baaba Winifred

Deputy Women’s Organiser: Muniratu Abdullah

Communication Officer: Salifu Mohammed Kobo

Deputy Communication Officer: Sandra Adoley Tetteh

Treasurer: Peter Owusu-Akyaw Jnr

Deputy Treasurer: Ibrahim Aidoo

Youth Organiser: Charles K. Jonah Jnr

Deputy Youth Organiser: Abdul Ghaffar Ansah

Zongo Caucus Coordinator: Iddrisu Alhassan

Ledzokuku Constituency (Greater Accra Region)

Chairman: Seth Nii Attoh Mensah Sowa

Wa Central Constituency (Upper West Region)

• Chairman: Sidiki Famina

• Vice Chairman: James K. Sohimwininye

• Secretary: Abu Salifu Tamaah

• Deputy Secretary: Sidik Majeed

• Organiser: Issah Adinan

• Deputy Organiser: Abubakari Ahmed

• Treasurer: Abu Issah Agaama

• Deputy Treasurer: Ibrahim Haruna

• Communications Officer: Umar Tieni

• Deputy Communications Officer: Nangaana Yakubu

• Women’s Organiser: Mahama Najaara

• Deputy Women’s Organiser: Ibrahim Umu Fadilu

• Youth Organiser: Abu Sufyan

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Sule Aboard

Tatale-Sanguli Elected Executives

• Chairman: Alhaji Ninbelikan

• Vice Chairman: Solomon M. Bajoh

• Secretary: Upun Thomas

• Deputy Secretary: David T. Wajah

• Organiser: Samson T. Adjei

• Deputy Organiser: Nayan Francis

• Treasurer: Jonah Njotim Tampin

• Deputy Treasurer: Alex Ngenda T.

• Communication Officer: John Mapaar Kunji

• Deputy Communication Officer: Yanbana E. Nabil

• Zongo Caucus Coordinator: Imoro Habib

• Youth Organiser: Susu Collins

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Solimor G. Solomon

• Other Youth Organiser: Gmajomban Bismark M.

• Women Organiser: Kojo Fatima

• Deputy Women Organiser: Limpuche Tiborwu

• Other Members: John G. Bidabila, Jonas Wajah, Joshua N. Kolan, Ali Yaa Serwa, Taayar M. Moses, John Konja, Kojo Jajali, Manote Taadi

Ho Central Constituency

• Chairman: Mawunyo Agbe

• Vice Chairman: Sena Setordzi Dorvlo

• Women’s Organiser: Margaret Akua Dzogbewu

• Communications Officer: Sefadzi Agama

• Constituency Organiser: Nasiru Din Mohammed

• Zongo Caucus Coordinator: Alhaji Usif Osman

• Treasurer: Saviour Amakpa

Cape Coast North Constituency

• Chairman: Kwesi Walker

• Secretary: Fred Kweku Appiah

• Deputy Secretary: Dauda Ibrahim Mohammed

Techiman South Executives

• Chairman: Kwasi Boakye

• Vice Chairman: Adam Mohammed

• Secretary: Baadire Douglas Calib

• Assistant Secretary: Pienaa Eric Kwame

• Organizer: Ibrahim Alhassan

• Deputy Organizer: Nyarko Kwasi

• Treasurer: Thomas Doutey Afadolo

• Deputy Treasurer: Fuseini Mamata

• Women Organizer: Hajia Mariama

• Deputy Women’s Organiser: Hagar Amoah Yeboah

• Youth Organizer: BB Mustapha

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Ameyaw Kwame Abu

• Other Youth Representative: Sulemana Issahaku

• Communications Officer: Issah Baba

• Deputy Communications Officer: Daboh Salman Faris

• Zongo Caucus Coordinator: Nuhu Abdul Razak

Adaklu Constituency (Volta Region)

• Chairman: Hayford Amenuvie

• Vice Chairman: Samuel Amafu

• Secretary: Eugene Akpatsa

• Assistant Secretary: Millicent Dzidefo Dzah

• Organiser: Alexander Seshie

• Deputy Organiser: Simon Adama

• Treasurer: Gershon Keti

• Assistant Treasurer: Ernestina Kadey

• Communication Officer: Christopher Galenkui

• Deputy Communication Officer: Emil Akpator

• Zongo Caucus Coordinator: Adamu Abdulai

• Youth Organiser: Mack Dodzi Hoenyekor

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Wilson Soglo

• Other Youth Organiser: Edward Klu-Ewuiah

• Women Organiser: Gifty Fiagbor

• Deputy Women Organiser: Edinam Dorfe

Lawra Constituency (Upper West Region)

• Chairman: Joseph Bati

• Vice Chairperson: Nicholas Nangzie

• Secretary: Peter Sorinye

• Deputy Secretary: Timothy Wapaalu

• Organiser: Sampson Biokang Botee

• Deputy Organiser: Justus Daanoma

• Treasurer: Roger Kaburu

• Deputy Treasurer: Libanus Dery

• Deputy Communications Officer: Seidu S. Abdul Rahman

• Women’s Organiser: Bridget Bonkansang

• Deputy Women’s Organiser: Cecilia Dery

• Youth Organiser: Josephene Aasoayir

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Derick Aagyereyir

• Other Youth Representative: Abel Nuusig

• Zongo Caucus Coordinator: Musah Alhassan

Ablekuma-North Constituency (Greater Accra Region)

• Chairman: Harry Akoto

• Secretary: Nadia Gifty Tetteh

• Organiser: Andrews Lamptey

• Treasurer: Summertime Ampong

• Communications Officer: Samuel Annan

• Women Organiser: Nancy Nkansah

Akatsi South Constituency (Volta Region)

• Chairman: Anthony Kojo Owusu

• Vice Chairman: Lord Percivals Agbavor

• Secretary: Daniel Agordzetor

• Deputy Secretary: Thomas Yao Atidepe

• Organiser: Isaac Kofi Attivor

• Deputy Organiser: Victus Kudoto

• Women Organiser: Rita Lebene Kaledzi

• Deputy Women Organiser: Sarah Nayram Adrakey

• Treasurer: Daniel Gidi

• Deputy Treasurer: Wisdom Akpabli

• Communications Officer: Edem Unity Avege

• Deputy Communications Officer: Japhet Festus Gbede

• Youth Organiser: Selasi Ackuaku

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Selorm Bestine Attivor

• Zongo Caucus Coordinator: Umaru Bubey

Akan Constituency (Oti Region)

• Chairman: Eric Kwadwo Apeadu

• Vice-Chairman: Maxwell Komla Kokroko

• Secretary: Abavon Isaac

• Deputy Secretary: Philip Obornie

• Organiser: Jibril Mohammed

• Deputy Organiser: Dawuda Salifu

• Treasurer: Daniel Ofori

• Deputy Treasurer: Faisal Alhassan

• Women’s Organiser: Happy Mamam

• Deputy Women’s Organiser: Ayisha Ahiale

• Youth Organiser: Nuru Alhassan

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Amed Adam

• Other Youth representative: Mohammed Keresio

• Communication Officer: Awal Abudu Karim

• Deputy Communication Officer: Richmond Ansah

• Zongo Caucus Coordinator: Mutala Ibrahim

New Juaben South Constituency (Eastern Region)

• Chairman: Salassie Amuzu

• Vice-Chairman: Gideon Akomeah

• Secretary: Forster Nyamey Hodzie

• Deputy Secretary: Daniel Orlando Kornu

• Organiser: Raymond Foli

• Deputy Organiser: Sampson Owusu Agyapong

• Youth Organiser: Dennis Mensah Akorli

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Abdulia Ayatu

• Women’s Organiser: Clara Annor Dompreh

• Deputy Women’s Organiser: Cassandra Mawuena Fianu

• Zango Caucus Coordinator: Mutalabi Turawa

• Treasurer: Philip Joseph Mensah Amakye

• Deputy Treasurer: Edmond Selasi Agbesi

• Communications Officer: Seidu Konate Shaibu

• Deputy Communications Officer: Regina Aku Damashie

Odododiodio Constituency

• Chairman: Paul Oblie Laryea

• Vice Chairman: Samuel Laryea Esq.

• Secretary: Andrew Ayi

• Deputy Secretary: Georges Ivan Mensah

• Communications Officer: Jonathan Asheitey

• Deputy Communications Officer: Muazu Yusif

• Treasurer: Ayuba Issaka

• Organiser: Alhaji Boye Issa Kwartey

• Deputy Treasurer: Bosby Nii Ayi Mankatah

• Women’s Organiser: Patient Amonua Brus Dodoo

• Deputy Women’s Organiser: Charlotte A. Lamtey

• Youth Organiser: Emmanuel Lartey Blankson

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Daniel Cobblah

• Deputy Constituency Organiser: Ibrahim Yakubu

• Other Youth Representative: Yusif Sackey

Bimbilla Constituency

• Chairman: Kwame Mborale Supply

• Vice Chairman: Malen Jacob

• Secretary: Rashid

• Deputy Secretary: Abubakari

• Organiser: Ndosun Sebastian

• Deputy Organiser: Abdulai Arimiyaw

• Treasurer: Bumbek

• Deputy Treasurer: Barbabas

• Communications Officer: Kpebu

• Deputy Communications Officer: Dayuli Nkolbe Thomas

• Women Organiser: Naida

• Deputy Women Organiser: Zakaria Fatima

• Youth Organiser: Yakubu Mohammed

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Musah Razak

• Zongo Caucus: Mohammed Manan

Sekondi Constituency

• Chairman: Alexander Sackey

• Vice Chairman: Yusif Amuda Osuman

• Secretary: Edwin Appiah Andoh

• Deputy Secretary: Reginald Appiah

• Organiser: Hashim Tanko Nuhu

• Deputy Organiser: Jonas Nortey Tetteh Doku

• Treasurer: Marian Mumuni

• Deputy Treasurer: Benjamin Edem Kudanu

• Communications Officer: Obed Ampah

• Deputy Communications Officer: Monney Ebenezer Andah

• Women Organiser: Victoria Nutassey

• Deputy Women Organiser: Agnes Jones

• Youth Organiser: Peter Arele Ackerson

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Theophilus Williams

• Other Youth Representative: Francisca Owusu

• Zongo Caucus Coordinator: Alhaji Rahman Dawuda

Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency

• Chairman: Frank Gavor

• Vice Chairman: Robert Gyamesi

• Secretary: Amos Ameyaw Gokah

• Deputy Secretary: Obed David Doe Siameh

• Treasurer: Miriam Malik

• Deputy Treasurer: Ophelia Kwao Obison

• Organiser: Theophilus Korku Gakpo

• Deputy Organiser: Godfred Lakiha Yakubu

• Women Organiser: Augustina Enam Sorkpah

• Deputy Women Organiser: Libabatu Bawah

• Youth Organiser: Theophilus K-Bedzrah

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Nana Yaw Seshie

• Communication Officer: Ransford Nii Armah Okine

• Deputy Communication Officer: Sussana Yawa Sey

• Zongo Caucus Coordinator: Mohammed Awal Puug

• Other Youth Representative: Jonathan Kwaku Azakasi

Salaga North Constituency

• Chairman: Haruna Abukari

• Secretary: Kadiri Abubakari

• Deputy Secretary: Fuseini Adam

• Organiser: Seidu Nuhu

• Deputy Organiser: Mohammed Rahman

• Treasurer: Yakubu Mustapha

• Deputy Treasurer: Ewuntomah Khadija

• Communications Officer: Jacob Dauda

• Deputy Communications Officer: Issah Iddrisu

• Women Organiser: Baba Maria

• Deputy Women Organiser: Afishetu Tahiru

• Youth Organiser: Issahaku Muniru

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Alhassan Sulemana

• Zongo Caucus: Yakubu Akos

Dome-Kwabenya Constituency

• Chairman: Hasum Osman

• Vice Chairman: Wisdom Kwashie Amegbezi

• Secretary: Clifford Awiah

• Deputy Secretary: Bright Mensah Tagbor

• Treasurer: Jerry Yao Ayimah

• Deputy Treasurer: Lydia Augustt

• Organiser: Agbenyefia Edem

• Deputy Organiser: Yaro Surukanini Salifu

• Communications Officer: Anthony Kofi Amessey

• Deputy Communications Officer: Benson Sena Dumoga

• Women Organiser: Mariam Raubil

• Deputy Women Organiser: Lisa Naana Quame

• Youth Organiser: Joseph Kwame Adongo

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Yaw Timbila

• Other Youth Organiser: Simon Edem Siale

• Zongo Caucus Coordinator: Yussuf Hassim

Ketu South Constituency

• Chairman: Ahorlu Ferguson Kwabla

• Vice Chairperson: Abelia Seth Kwasi

• Secretary: Zigah Reginald Edem Kodzo

• Deputy Secretary: Atisu Napoleon

• Organiser: Gidiglo Joseph Kwame

• Deputy Organiser: Aluwoo Alexander Kwasi

• Treasurer: Mikado Dora Dede

• Deputy Treasurer: Ganyo John Kwadzovi

• Communication Officer: Kunya Cornelius Yao

• Deputy Communication Officer: Amenuvor Leonard Jeff

• Women Organiser: Alayi-Hussey Xornam Favour

• Deputy Women Organiser: Lanyo Roberta

• Youth Organiser: Geli Noah

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Babanawo Courage Kwabla

• Other Youth Representative: Apealetey Mac-Enoch Edem

• Zongo Caucus Coordinator: Ayuba Ibrahim

Ellembelle Constituency (Western Region)

Shaibu Abdulai Dauda Vanda, Chairman; Gabriel Amokwaw, Vice Chairman; Charles Kwesi, Secretary; Samuel J. K. Dzivenu, Deputy Secretary; Abraham Kofi Polley, Treasurer; Cynthia Amoatey, Deputy Treasurer; Daniel Kwasi Armah, Organiser; Benjamin Essien Cudjoe, Deputy Organiser; Barikisu Alhassan, Women’s Organiser; Linda Kusan, Deputy Women’s Organiser; Macdonald Kwofie, Youth Organiser; Emmanuel Anaman, Deputy Youth Organiser; Yakubu Abale, Zongo Caucus Coordinator; Francis Alluh, Communication Officer; Godfred Amihere, Deputy Communication Officer

Berekum West Constituency (Bono Region)

Julius Nainoo, Chairman; Simeon Sakyi, Vice Chairman; Kwasi Asoma, Secretary; Prince Dwabeng, Deputy Secretary; Eric Amponsa Benneh, Treasurer; Linda Akrasi, Deputy Treasurer; Augustine Nketia, Organiser; Francis Gyamfi, Deputy Organiser; Regina Ferka, Women Organiser; Esther Mmra, Deputy Women Organiser; Victor Abeam Takyi, Youth Organiser; Forster Kyere, Deputy Youth Organiser; Effah Jame, Communications Officer; Abraham Lincon, Deputy Communications Officer; Sampson Adjei, Zongo Caucus; Ernest Korang, Deputy Organiser by acclamation; Stephen Kofi Kyere, Eric Aseidu, Samuel Acheaw, Solomon Dadzie, Frank Owusu, Joyce Yeboah, Ransford Korang, Solomon Owusu and Kofi Baa, Executive Members

Tema Central Constituency (Greater Accra Region)

Benjamin Djakumah, Chairman; Emmanuel Swanzy Martin, Vice Chairman; Seidu Mohammed, Secretary; Kenneth Aponsah Decardi-Nelson, Deputy Secretary; Abdul-Razak Mohammed Muta-Wakil, Organiser; Richard Amegbedzi, Deputy Organiser; Gloria Mensah, Women Organiser; Evelyn Akos Bediako, Deputy Women Organiser; Fatawu Bansi Dauda, Youth Organiser; Geoffrey Owiredo Oppong, Other Youth Representative; Ahmed Lare Alhassan, Bernard Nwea-Ackah Mocjah, Fancy Senyo Yaw Akabuo, Joe Neizer Cornilius, Sampson Kofi Acquah, Winfred Washie Amexorga Ameevor, Sylvanus Kofi Geli and Caleb Doerfnyoh, Executive Members

Tema West Constituency (Greater Accra Region)

Alhaji Mohammed Issah, Chairman; Hajj Ibrahim Sulemana, Vice Chairman; Prosper Kwame Normeshie Kwashietse, Secretary; Chele Ahmed Klutse, Deputy Secretary; Rosemary Neeney Naeh-Bana, Treasurer; Barikisu Mahei, Deputy Treasurer; Kwaku Nana Edjet Tatantu, Organiser; Divine Kwaku Tumaku, Deputy Organiser; Hadjia Haria Rufai, Women Organiser; Gifty Aku Sakyi, Deputy Women Organiser; Prosper Clifford Deladem Aidan, Youth Organiser; Yayra Apetorgbor, Deputy Youth Organiser; Valentin Yankey, Other Youth Representative; Christian Dela Afetor, Communication Officer; Moses Klomegah, Deputy Communication Officer; Yahaya Abdullah, Zongo Caucus Co-ordinator; Mohammed Ben Musah, Tanko Alhasan Sumaila, Justice Yao Tettey, Foster Teye Osapear, Charity Dela Siameh and Irene Fafa Avisey, Executive Members

Ada Constituency (Greater Accra Region)

Emmanuel Tetteh Kabu, Chairman; Amanatey-Korley Prosper Mark, Secretary; Theophilus Tetteh Ocansey, Organiser; Felix Kwesi Doe, Communications Officer; Mark Ayiku Akrofi Mensah, Youth Organiser; Ebenezer Kojo Ocansey, Deputy Youth Organiser; Sulley Mohammed, Zongo Caucus Coordinator; Felicia Avor, Women Organiser; Felicia Freeman, Deputy Women Organiser; Rashida Seidu, Deputy Treasurer; Felix Ocansey, Treasurer

Ashaiman Constituency (Greater Accra Region)

Zakaria Salifu, Chairman; Sammed Bawa, Vice Chairman; Fiador Xorname Bernard, Secretary; Millicent Apeku, Deputy Secretary; Cornelius Joe Amenyaie, Organiser; Courage Alormasor, Deputy Organiser; Joseph Awuku, Communications Officer; Awuvai Mohammed, Deputy Communications Officer; Badatu Iddrisu, Women’s Organiser; Beatrice Agbeko, Deputy Women’s Organiser; Norbert Komba Nampah, Treasurer; Dennis Mawutor Amewu, Deputy Treasurer; Ibrahim Osman, Zongo Caucus; Mohammed Amadu Kampah, Youth Organiser; Patrick Anane Ndago, Deputy Youth Organiser; Georgina Agbagba, Other Youth Representative; Samuel Agini, Rukaya Ibrahim Nyameasem, Zakaria Mutalah, Issah Omar, Roseburd Adzati, Iddrisu Karim, Millicent Sosu and Isaac Florm Duvor, Executive Members

Bia East Constituency (Western North Region)

Musili Siaka, Chairman; Peter Doe, Vice Chairman; Afug Daniel, Secretary; Issah Larabu, Organiser; Musah Mohammed, Deputy Organiser; Issaka Yakubu, Youth Organiser; Joshua Adjei Anaana, Deputy Youth Organiser; Charlotte Amankwaa, Women Organiser; Salamatu Mohammed, Deputy Women Organiser; Issah Adama, Zongo Caucus Coordinator; Haruna Addulai, Treasurer; Emilia Tetteh, Deputy Treasurer; Sulley Alhassan, Communication Officer; Abraham Tetteh, Deputy Communication Officer

South Tongu Constituency (Volta Region)

Francis Kwadzo Nyamasekpor, Chairman; Kofi Nyamadi, Vice Chairman; Holy Kofi Ahiabu, Secretary; Billy William Gleku, Deputy Secretary; Gati Michael, Organiser; Abusah Mawuli Erasmus Suborsubor, Deputy Organiser; Nelson Adzomani, Treasurer; Emefa Peace Kporti, Deputy Treasurer; Agbedeke Quarshie Francis, Communication Officer; Majesty Emmanuel Agbedu, Deputy Communication Officer; Lucky B. Adeti, Women’s Organiser; Sedinam Klutse, Deputy Women’s Organiser; Selasie Nyamasekpor, Youth Organiser; Nicholas Galley, Deputy Youth Organiser; Okoro David Nyakpo, Other Youth Organiser; Marafa, Zongo Caucus; Martin Kpodo, Henry Azaglo, Emmanuel Xedzro, Olivia Torgbenu, Sylvester Woyome, Clifford Tekpor, Monica Foli and Thomas Avuworda, Executive Members

Sege Constituency (Greater Accra Region)

Godwin Kwame Akuaku, Chairman; Eric Nii Doku Abayateye, Vice Chairman; Divine Kabutey Lardey Agyeman, Secretary; Richard Tetteh Aborchie, Youth Organiser; Israel Torgbenu, Deputy Youth Organiser; Abigail Amarkie Sebbie, Women Organiser; Veronica Adikie Adinortey, Deputy Women Organiser; Ahmed Mohammed, Zongo Caucus Coordinator; eight other executive members

Kpando Constituency (Volta Region)

Daniel Kwasi Asiedu, Chairman; Millicent Sefako Afrom, Vice Chairman; Adanty Yao John, Secretary; Ayuba M. Aguda, Deputy Secretary; Charles Kokokumah, Organiser; Innocent Sena Dzorkpey, Deputy Organiser; Mohammed Anal Ibrahim, Treasurer; Edward Etornam Bani, Deputy Treasurer; Jahiru Abdullai, Communication Officer; Daniel Courage Nukunu, Deputy Communication Officer; Abdul-Rafiu Salifu, Zongo Caucus Coordinator; Nelson Deh, Youth Organiser; Hafiz Salifu, Deputy Youth Organiser; Gordon Kofi Akwensivie, Other Youth Representative; Victoria Bless Afito, Women Organiser; Yaprawu Delali, Deputy Women Organiser; Enoch Kweku Drah, Mawuli Erickson Ankah, Aqobia Adjei, Ernest Addo, Godsway Gadu, Alexander Kofi Bedu, Elorm Kumassah and Mohammed Nuru Salifu, Executive Members”

@ghnow_ Veteran actor Koo Ofori visibly shaken as he mourns the passing of his longtime friend and co-star, Kwame Dzokoto, who passed away yesterday. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
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‘Kwame Dzokoto died from NDC neglect’ – Stephen Atubiga says; leaks private chat

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Stephen Atubiga, the Founder and Leader of the National Liberation Congress (NLC) and a former NDC member, has alleged that the late actor and politician Kwame Dzokoto died from NDC neglect.

According to Stephen Atubiga, political neglect after victory can kill one quickly if they are not strong.

He explained that the late Kwame Dzokoto had complained that he was still waiting to be assigned a role since the party won power.

In a Facebook post, Stephen Atubiga stated, “The late Kwame Dzokoto died from NDC neglect after victory. As a victim speaking from a lot of experience, political neglect after victory can kill you quickly if you are not strong.

It starts with heart problems, leading to other complications due to pain and frustration. Keeping the pain of party neglect inside has killed many politicians. 

My health has never been the same after the 2012 victory neglect to date. 

Some few months ago, not being able to get JDM on the phone to inform him about my state of health and conditions, I decided to send him an emergency message through one of his special aides. To inform JDM, I am not doing well health-wise.To try outside Ghana.

I don’t know if he has been informed or not to date. But as a man, you move on till I meet him personally.

Political betrayal, neglect pain, is kept in you. You don’t share it with the public. You must die with it as a good politician to show loyalty to the party for others to do the same.

Below is evidence of my conversation with the late Kwame Jokoto when I realised that NDC neglect after victory was affecting his health”.

His comment follows, Kwame Dzokoto, a veteran  Ghanaian Actor and popular TV personality, has reportedly died.

According to reports, Kwame Dzokoto died after collapsing during a panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa.

The information gathered disclosed that the late Kwame Dzokoto was rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Kwame Dzokoto, a politician and actor, was well known for his role in Effiewura and Edziban TV Show.

The late politician’s death was confirmed by a close source of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

However, further details surrounding the circumstances of his death are yet to be made public.

Meanwhile, some months ago, Kwame Dzokoto recounted how First Lady Lordina Mahama intervened when he was battling health complications.

He disclosed that Lordina Mahama helped secure support from business mogul Ibrahim Mahama for his treatment abroad.

Speaking to media personality Blakk Rasta, Kwame Dzokoto stated, “I was battling with BP related to the heart and all sorts of things, but by his grace, the First Lady got to know of it, and then she pressured Ibrahim Mahama. He took me outside for the surgery and all. In fact, I am healthy and doing well”.

“I’m proud of the Mahama family. Their political side is there, but then when it comes to serving humanity, if we have about eight people who decide to take charge to help people in their philanthropic way, I think the world will be a lovely place to live,” Dzokoto noted.

See the post below:

@ghnow_ The grandchildren of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, attend her one-year anniversary at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Please Heal My Pain Lord – Soul Healing Music Station
@ghnow_ Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang exchanges pleasantries with the family of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, at her one-year anniversary. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

‘Your people still sh!t in the bush’ – A Plus BLASTS Asiedu Nketia over his presidential ambition

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Kwame A Plus, Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, has criticised National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia over his reported presidential ambition.

A Plus questioned Asiedu Nketia’s long involvement in politics, arguing that despite the natural resources in his region, many communities continue to grapple with underdevelopment and poor living conditions.

In his remarks, the Gomoa Central MP pointed to what he described as persistent sanitation challenges, poverty and a lack of basic amenities, saying some residents still resort to open defecation while children go to bed hungry.

He argued that the presidency is a solemn responsibility that demands vision, leadership, accountability, and measurable results.

The Gomoa Central MP challenged Asiedu Nketiah to explain why his home region continues to struggle with underdevelopment despite its abundance of natural resources.

He further questioned whether Ghanaians should elect another elderly president, highlighting that Asiedu Nketiah would be 72 by the time he was inaugurated in 2029 if he won the presidency.

In a strongly worded statement on Facebook, Kwame A Plus stated, “You were in politics long before all this Dubai business began. Your own region, blessed with gold, timber, fertile soil, and enormous natural resources, continues to struggle with underdevelopment. Communities lack basic sanitation, people still sh!t in the bush, and children go to bed hungry.

And now you want to become what? President of Ghana?

We came out of a similar situation less than two years ago, after electing a 72-year-old “painti ma mentɔ” man who eventually left office at 80. Now, you are 69. By the time you are inaugurated in 2029, you will be 72! And if you are President for two terms like Okukuseku, you’ll leave office at 80. Ah! What did we do to deserve this? Why? Is it a curse or what?

What guarantees do Ghanaians have that, after your Akufo Addo lookalike presidency, your family will not also become fugitives who desperately attempt to renounce their Ghanaian citizenship, like Ken Ofori-Atta?

The presidency is not a retirement package or a reward for spending decades in politics engaging in sarcasm. It is a solemn responsibility that demands vision, leadership, accountability, and measurable results.

You and your fanfoolers can be angry and say things about Gomoa. F*ck off. I’ve been in office for less than two years but have achieved more than this man. These days, I’ve adopted a certain lifestyle: when I say things you don’t like, and you get angry, I say even more. I love getting under your skin, and your insults give me orgasm!

You may now proceed to vent your frustrations in the comments section while I sit back, relax, and play with my hairy balls”.

A Plus comment follows the incumbent National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, not picking up nomination forms to contest the party’s upcoming national executive elections.

Mahdi Gibril, the NDC Director of Elections and IT, disclosed that Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as “General Mosquito”, had not picked forms by the close of nominations and had not indicated an intention to contest.

“These are those I know that did not pick. In any case, they did not indicate to us that they will pick,” Mr Gibril said.

Although Asiedu Nketia has not formally declared his presidential bid, the speculation comes amid rumours he intends to contest the NDC’s presidential primary ahead of the 2028 general elections.

The NDC National Chairman on numerous occasions refused to rule out contesting for the flagbearership position of his party.

According to Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, he would make his intentions known when the time was right, adding that his political options remain wide open.

He argued that ambition was an essential part of politics, adding that politicians without ambition are in the wrong profession.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah stated, “Ambition is a very useful thing in politics. If you are a politician and you have no ambition, you are in the wrong profession”.

“I have told you how I would clearly declare it when the time is up for me to do so,” he said.

“How do you hide pregnancy? If you hide your intention to contest for a position, how do you campaign?” he asked.

When directly asked by the host whether he personally aspired to become President, the NDC Chairman stated, “Is the time up? That is the question I’m asking you. Wait till my time is up, and then I will let you know”.

See the post below:

@ghnow_ Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang exchanges pleasantries with Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings at the one-year anniversary of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ The grandchildren of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, attend her one-year anniversary at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Please Heal My Pain Lord – Soul Healing Music Station

Dr Bossman Asare was smart to resign as Deputy EC chair – Prof Charles Marfo explains

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Prof Charles Marfo, a former Provost of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has said Dr Bossman Asare’s resignation from the Electoral Commission(EC) Deputy Chairperson position was a smart decision.

According to the Professor, Dr Bossman Asare’s resignation was a sensible decision.

He disclosed that Dr Bossman Asare would have faced sustained pressure had he remained in office.

Prof Charles Marfo argued that Dr Bossman Asare made the right move by stepping down, highlighting that his continued stay at the Electoral Commission would have attracted persistent criticism and scrutiny.

Speaking on Oyerepa TV, Prof Marfo stated, “He did well because he would not have known peace. We would have really worried him, whether there was a deal or whatever; he was smart to resign and might have even enjoyed some resignation packages”.

“I think it was also a realisation that he made a mistake in even accepting the position,” he added.

It will be recalled that Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Spokesperson, earlier disclosed that Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr Bossman Asare, has resigned.

According to Kwakye Ofosu, effective July 31, 2026, Dr Bossman Asare would no longer be the Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission.

The Government Spokesperson made the announcement when he addressed the Government Accountability Series on Monday, June 15.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu further disclosed that Bossman Asare, in his resignation letter, stated that he is stepping down to return to academia and continue his work at the University of Ghana.

He also disclosed that EC’s Deputy Chairperson in charge of Operations, Samuel Tettey, has retired from his position.

In related news, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Spokesperson, has disclosed that Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr Bossman Asare, resigned of his own volition.

Kwakye Ofosu argued that the resignation was entirely voluntary and was carried out in accordance with established procedures.

According to Kwakye Ofosu, Dr Bossman’s resignation was not influenced by political pressure.

Speaking on Citi FM on June 15, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu stated, “First of all, there is no basis for giving any assurance because nothing of that sort has happened. The process for removing a member of the Commission is clearly spelt out by law.

“Dr Bossman Asare himself, of his own volition, wrote to the President indicating his desire to leave at the appointed date, and that is what happened,” he stated.

@ghnow_ Happening now: The one-year anniversary of the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka, Accra. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Heart of His Presence – Prayer ambience
@ghnow_ The grandchildren of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, attend her one-year anniversary at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Please Heal My Pain Lord – Soul Healing Music Station

Six BNI officers sacked, one demoted after internal probe

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Reports gathered disclosed that six officers of the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) have reportedly been dismissed, while another has been demoted.

The development follows investigations into allegations of misconduct involving suspects held in the agency’s custody.

Reports by 3News detailed that the affected officers were implicated in an illegal arrangement through which detained suspects allegedly gained access to mobile phones and other unauthorised services in exchange for money.

According to the report, the scandal came to light following a security breach on February 16, 2026, when an officer during routine inspections at one of the detention facilities caught a suspect making a phone call.

The discovery triggered an internal probe after concerns emerged over how prohibited items had found their way into the premises.

During searches of two holding facilities, investigators reportedly found at least six mobile phones, phone accessories and a screwdriver, which was deemed a potential security threat.

The investigation subsequently uncovered suspected links between some officers of the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) and individuals held in custody.

According to the report, a telephone number was found written on the reverse side of a playing card used by detainees. Investigators traced the number to a BNI officer, prompting further scrutiny of possible unauthorised dealings between personnel and suspects.

Further inquiries allegedly revealed that some officers had been facilitating the provision of mobile phones and other prohibited services to detainees in exchange for money.

Investigators also found that food was being delivered to certain suspects through arrangements involving their relatives and some BNI officers, bypassing the agency’s established procedures.

The food deliveries reportedly provided a channel through which mobile phones and accessories were smuggled into the facilities, enabling detainees to maintain contact with people outside.

The findings led to disciplinary action against eight BNI officers. At the end of the process, six were dismissed, one was demoted, while the remaining officer was cleared of any wrongdoing.

Meanwhile, sources cited by 3News say the agency has moved to strengthen security and prevent a recurrence of similar incidents.

The new measures reportedly include polygraph tests for personnel, closer supervision and stricter disciplinary controls to improve accountability and ensure officers comply with internal regulations.

@ghnow_ Veteran actor Koo Ofori visibly shaken as he mourns the passing of his longtime friend and co-star, Kwame Dzokoto, who passed away yesterday. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
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Former NDA CEO, three others convicted over procurement breaches

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A Tamale High Court, presided over by Justice Eric Ansah Ankomah, has convicted four individuals, including former National Development Authority (NDA) Chief Executive Officer Sumaila Abdul Rahman, for breaching procurement procedures in a case prosecuted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

The other convicts are Stephen Yir-Eru Engmen, a former Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Operations at the Northern Development Authority; Patrick Seidu, a former Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Finance and Administration at the authority; and Andrew Kuundaari, Chief Executive Officer of private firm A&QS Consortium Limited.

The four were found guilty on seven of the 11 counts brought against them on Friday, October 23, 2026.

The court fined each convict 1,000 penalty units for every count on which they were convicted. Failure to pay the fines will attract a four-year prison sentence on each count, with the sentences to run concurrently.

However, the Tamale High Court acquitted the accused persons of the corruption-related charges while finding them guilty of offences relating to procurement breaches.

Each of the four convicts was fined 1,000 penalty units for every count on which they were convicted, with the fines imposed on each individual to run concurrently.

The court, in delivering its decision, said it had considered the mitigating circumstances presented by the defence lawyers and decided to impose fines instead of immediate prison sentences.

The court explained that the convicts had not benefited financially from their actions, noting that the OSP had intervened promptly to halt the payment and prevent a financial loss to the state.

It also considered the advanced ages of two of the convicts, identified in the proceedings as A1 and A4.

Under the sentence, A1 was fined 1,000 penalty units each on counts one and two. Failure to pay the fines will result in four years’ imprisonment with hard labour on each count, with the sentences to run concurrently.

A2 received fines of 1,000 penalty units each on counts one, four, five and six. If the fines are not paid, the individual will face four years’ imprisonment with hard labour on each count, with the sentences running concurrently.

A3 was fined 1,000 penalty units each on counts one and eight. Failure to pay will attract four years’ imprisonment with hard labour on each count, with the sentences to run concurrently.

Similarly, A4 was fined 1,000 penalty units each on counts one and ten. Non-payment will result in four years’ imprisonment with hard labour on each count, with the sentences also running concurrently.

The ruling means the four individuals will avoid immediate imprisonment if they pay their respective fines. Custodial sentences will apply only if they fail to meet the court’s financial penalties.

Meanwhile, the OSP has shared some details following the conviction of accused persons in the Republic v. Sumaila Abdul-Rahman; Stephen Yir-Eru Engmen; Patrick Seidu; and Andrew Kuundaari.

The OSP in an update stated, “On 23 October 2026, a High Court in Tamale convicted Sumaila Abdul-Rahman (former Chief Executive of Northern Development Authority); Stephen Yir-Eru Engmen (former Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Operations of Northern Development Authority); Patrick Seidu (former Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Finance and Administration of Northern Development Authority); and Andrew Kuundaari (the Chief Executive of A&QS Consortium Limited, a private entity) of seven out of eleven counts of corruption and corruption-related offences comprising conspiracy to directly or indirectly influence the procurement process to obtain an unfair advantage in the award of a procurement contract, directly or indirectly influencing the procurement process to obtain an unfair advantage in the award of a procurement contract, corruption by a public officer, and corruption of a public officer in respect of procurement contracts of Northern Development Authority under the Infrasctructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP) of the Government of Ghana.

The prosecution was initiated and conducted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) after it investigations following a complaint filed by a legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu.

The Court declined to impose custodial sentences on the convicts on the ground that the convicts are of advanced age and that the OSP had acted swiftly to prevent unlawful payments under the contract, and so no loss was caused to the Republic. The Court imposed 1,000 penalty units for each count. 

The OSP affirms its commitment to protecting the public purse and holding officials in the public sector and their collaborators in the private sector accountable”.

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@ghnow_ The moment Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings departed the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka after the one-year anniversary of her late mother, former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. #GHNow #fyp ♬ sonido original – YOSELIN♥️✨️
@ghnow_ The grandchildren of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, attend her one-year anniversary at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Please Heal My Pain Lord – Soul Healing Music Station

Citizen chases Police for answers over delay in prosecuting NDC’s Ashie-Moore over alleged $800,000 theft

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A Ghanaian citizen, P.K. Sarpong, is chasing the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to explain the delay in prosecuting the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NDC, Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore, over an alleged theft involving a Singaporean national.

P.K. Sarpong, in a statement addressed to the IGP and the CID Director-General, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, noted that the Office of the Attorney-General had advised the police to charge Moore with stealing, but there had been no visible progress towards his prosecution.

The Ghanaian citizen questioned why the directive had not resulted in the suspect being brought before a court.

The dispute stems from claims by Singaporean businessman Toh You Kang, who alleges that he paid Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore US$800,000 in exchange for assistance in securing contracts with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to supply electric cables.

In a case brought before the High Court in 2025, Kang accused the Greater Accra NDC Regional Chairman of making representations that he could facilitate the contracts. He further alleged that his rights were violated during the dispute, citing his reported detention and the removal of his personal belongings.

Ashie-Moore has rejected the accusations. Through his lawyer, Gideon Tettey Tetteh, he denied receiving the US$800,000 and maintained that the claims against him were unfounded. His legal representatives, in turn, accused Kang of defrauding Ashie-Moore and his business associates.

According to the Ghanaian citizen, the Attorney-General’s Department reviewed the case docket, numbered R.O. No. 204/2025, and allegedly found sufficient evidence to support a charge of stealing against Ashie-Moore, questioning the IGP and  CID to explain the delay in prosecuting the NDC chairman.

Read his full statement below:

“The Inspector-General of Police (IGP)

Ghana Police Service Headquarters, Cantonments, Accra

The Director-General, Criminal Investigation Department (CID)

COP Faustina Agyeiwaa Kodua Yaako Donkor

CID Headquarters, P.O. Box 505, Accra

SUBJECT: INQUIRY AND DEMAND FOR ACTION REGARDING THE FAILURE TO PROSECUTE EMMANUEL NII ASHIE MOORE DESPITE THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S DIRECTIVE

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to formally inquire about and express grave concern regarding the delay in the criminal prosecution of Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore (1st Suspect) in connection with the criminal complaint filed against him by Toh You Kang, a Singaporean national.

According to official records and correspondence from the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice (Ref: GR/PD/161/26, dated 16th March 2026), signed by Senior State Attorney Nana Ama A. Prempeh, a thorough review of the case docket (R.O. No. 204/2025) established sufficient evidence to support a charge of stealing against Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore pursuant to Section 124 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

Furthermore, on 8th April 2026, the Legal/Registry unit of the CID Headquarters forwarded this advice (Ref: CID/AR.18/2026/89) to the Assistant Commissioner of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) for strict compliance and execution.

Key Investigative Findings & Legal Advice Summary:

1. Unlawful Detention and Seizure of Property: The complainant, Toh You Kang, arrived in Ghana on 28th May 2025 for business discussions. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore confiscated the complainant’s Singaporean passport at Kotoka International Airport under the guise of facilitating VIP clearance and subsequently orchestrated the complainant’s detention at the Accra Central Police Station.

2. Removal of Personal Belongings:

While the complainant was in police custody, CCTV footage and records from Fiesta Residences, Cantonments, established that Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore checked the complainant out of his apartment/hotel room without authorisation and removed his personal belongings.

1. Stolen Items: The missing personal effects include a Singaporean passport, USD 10,000 in cash, designer luggage (Louis Vuitton duffle bag, Bugatti luggage), credit/debit cards, four mobile phones, an iPad, vehicle and house keys, clothing, and essential medication.

2. Attorney-General’s Explicit Advice: The Office of the Attorney-General explicitly advised the Police Service to obtain a charge statement for stealing from Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore and proceed with prosecution, noting that the SIU case docket had been retained for prosecution.

Outstanding Questions and Request for Clarification:

Despite the unambiguous directive from the Attorney-General’s Department issued in March 2026, there appears to be no visible progress in arraigning Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore before a court of competent jurisdiction. In light of the above, I respectfully request responses to the following:

1. Why has the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) not formally charged and prosecuted Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore as instructed by the Attorney-General?

2. What specific administrative or procedural bottlenecks have delayed compliance with the AG’s advice dated 16th March 2026?

3. What steps are being taken by the Ghana Police Service to ensure the recovery of the complainant’s stolen property and cash?

The public and international business community rely on the Ghana Police Service to uphold the rule of law without fear, favour, or undue delay. I trust you will treat this matter with the urgency and seriousness it demands.

I look forward to your prompt response and action.

P.K.Sarpong, Whispers from the Corridors of the Thinking Place.

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‘I forgive you for trying to destroy my political career’ – Koku Anyidoho to Asiedu Nketia

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Koku Anyidoho, a former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has told Johnson Asiedu Nketia he forgives him for deliberately seeking to destroy his political career.

The former Deputy General Secretary wished his former boss, Johnson Kwadwo Asiedu-Nketiah, the best of luck as he exits the NDC Headquarters after 21 years of service.

Koku Anyidoho made this known in reaction to Johnson Asiedu Nketiah’s decision not to seek re-election as party National Chairman.

According to Koku Anyidoho, Asiedu Nketia’s 21-year era at the NDC headquarters is coming to an end.

Koku Anyidoho, in a post on X, reminisced about how Asiedu Nketia was elected in 2005 to replace the then-embattled General Secretary, Dr Nii Armah Josiah Aryeh.

He disclosed that Asiedu Nketiah has been the longest-serving General Secretary of the party and the first person to move from GS to National Chairman.

Mr Anyidoho argued that there is more that unites them than divides them, adding that he has chosen to look at the positive sides of life rather than dwell on the negatives.

He stated, “I believe that there is more that unites us than divides us.  Besides, I have chosen to look at the positive sides of life rather than dwell on the negatives, and that’s why the enemies don’t see me walking around dejected, and it hurts them more. 

I honestly had no issues whatsoever working with him as his Deputy, so when he got bitter that I contested him and took a unilateral decision to say he had suspended me based on his whims and caprices, I was taken aback.

As it is, that supposed suspension holds no water as I remain a member of the NDC who CANNOT be suspended nor sacked by any flimsy line of thought.”

I thank God He did not create me with a petty mind nor petty heart, so I say to Johnson Kwadwo Asiedu-Nketiah, Ayekoo. 

“Onipa be ye bi ..”,  I forgive you for what you sought to do to just destroy my political career by deliberately provoking me to get angry and say things that would have been haunting me today. Ultimately, you wanted me to get angry and say I have resigned from the NDC, but because I was your Deputy and know your modus operandi, I did not fall for your bait, and I have said consistently that I remain a bona fide member of the NDC.

I have moved on in life and wish you well as you also move on in life”.

Read his full post below:

“A 21-year era is coming to an end at the NDC HQ.

In 2005, @ Koforidua, we elected him as General Secretary to replace the then embattled General Secretary, Dr Nii Armah Josiah Aryeh (may his soul RIP).

He has been the longest-serving General Secretary and the first person to move from GS to National Chairman.

Of course, I served as his Deputy and the first & only Deputy to have contested him as a boss. 

He knows, and most people know, I contested because he had assured me that he would not contest again.  As it is, the rest is history.

He is leaving the NDC HQ and shall never again be in charge the way he has been, and that will certainly be a new terrain for him.

From the Paloma HQ to the Adabraka HQ, he created a colossus out of himself.

Of course he has intentions of moving up to become Flagbearer – we will see how that pans out for him.

I recently (about 2 months ago), met him by chance at the Kumasi airport and he shouted “The Bull” 🐂.  I responded “General”;  we shook hands and cracked a few jokes.   We sat on the same plane; arrived in Accra; had a little chat and parted ways.

I believe that there is more that unites us than divides us.  Besides, I have chosen to look at the positive sides of life rather than dwell on the negatives, and that’s why the enemies don’t see me walking around dejected, and it hurts them more. 

I honestly had no issues whatsoever working with him as his Deputy, so when he got bitter that I contested him and took a unilateral decision to say he had suspended me based on his whims and caprices, I was taken aback.

As it is, that supposed suspension holds no water as I remain a member of the NDC who CANNOT be suspended nor sacked by any flimsy line of thought.

Let’s see how he climbs up the political ladder with some of the people he conspired with against me, now his ardent enemies.

We live by God’s grace to watch how the future unfolds.

He has certainly written some history politically within the NDC and Ghana.

I thank God He did not create me with a petty mind nor a petty heart, so I say to Johnson Kwadwo Asiedu-Nketiah, Ayekoo. 

“Onipa be ye bi ..”,  I forgive you for what you sought to do to just destroy my political career by deliberately provoking me to get angry and say things that would have been haunting me today. Ultimately, you wanted me to get angry and say I have resigned from the NDC, but because I was your Deputy and know your modus operandi, I did not fall for your bait, and I have said consistently that I remain a bona fide member of the NDC.

I have moved on in life and wish you well as you also move on in life.

Shalom”.  

His comment follows, Mahdi Gibril, the NDC Director of Elections and IT, who disclosed that the party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as “General Mosquito”, is not seeking re-election.

According to Mahdi Gibril, Asiedu Nketiah had not picked forms by the close of nominations and had not indicated an intention to contest.

Following Asiedu Nketia’s skipping the NDC chairmanship contest, speculations about his presidential ambition have reemerged.

Although Asiedu Nketia has not formally declared his presidential bid, the speculation comes amid rumours he intends to contest the NDC’s presidential primary ahead of the 2028 general elections.

The NDC National Chairman on numerous occasions refused to rule out contesting for the flagbearership position of his party.

According to Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, he would make his intentions known when the time was right, adding that his political options remain wide open.

He argued that ambition was an essential part of politics, adding that politicians without ambition are in the wrong profession.

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NDC chairman Ashie-Moore in trouble as AG recommends prosecution over $800k ECG contracts

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Reports disclosed that the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice has reportedly recommended that Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), be charged with stealing in connection with a case involving a Singaporean businessman.

According to a report by thelawplatform.com, the Attorney General’s Office, recommendation followed a review of an investigation docket containing witness statements, CCTV footage from Fiesta Residences and a cybercrime analysis report.

The document identifies Ashie-Moore as the first suspect and says the evidence gathered is sufficient to support a charge of stealing under Section 124 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

Thelawplatform.com, in a news article, stated, “The Office of the Attorney-General and the Ministry of Justice, by an advice, a copy of which may be read/downloaded below, has recommended the prosecution of prominent politician and former Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore for stealing properties belonging to one Toh You Kang, a Singaporean businessman who paid huge sums of money to Mr Ashie-Moore, who represented to him that he can assist him acquire multimillion dollar contracts with the Electricity Company of Ghana.

The Office of the Attorney-General and the Ministry of Justice, by an advice, a copy of which may be read/downloaded below, has recommended the prosecution of prominent politician and former Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore, for stealing properties belonging to one Toh You Kang, a Singaporean businessman who paid huge sums of money to Mr Ashie-Moore, who represented to him that he could assist him acquire multimillion dollar contracts with the Electricity Company of Ghana.

Per the advice under the hand of the learned Senior State Attorney, Nana Ama Prempeh, to the Director-General of the Crime Investigations Division of the Ghana Police Service, “Upon careful review of the entire docket, including the statements of the complainant, the 1st suspect, investigating officers, the CCTV footage from Fiesta Residences, and its accompanying cybercrime analysis report, it is my considered view that there is sufficient evidence to support a charge of stealing against the 1st suspect, Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore.”

In the letter of the A-G containing the advice dated the 16th day of March, 2026 wherein the A-G informs the Police of prosecution of Mr Ashie-Moore by the office of the Attorney-General directly, the recommendation for the prosecution of the former MP and current Chairman of the National Democratic Congress who is also the Chair of Prestea Sankof Gold Ltd., was contained in the following words:

“The evidence shows that the 1st suspect proceeded to Fiesta Residences, checked the complainant out of the hotel while he was in police custody, and removed the complainant’s luggage and personal belongings. The CCTV footage corroborates the removal of the luggage by the 1st suspect and other unidentified persons. Statements also reveal unexplained circumstances regarding the 1st suspect’s possession of the complainant’s medication and how the passport came to be deposited at the High Court Registry, suggesting prior control of the complainant’s property. His conduct in taking and removing the complainant’s belongings without lawful justification supports the inference of dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another, satisfying the essential elements of stealing.

From the foregoing, you are advised to charge the 1st suspect with stealing contrary to Section 124 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). Kindly obtain a charge statement from him and forward same to the Law Office.

Your Special Investigation Unit (SIU) duplicate case docket with R.O. No.204/2025 is hereby retained for prosecution.”

Background

The dispute stems from claims by Singaporean businessman Toh You Kang, who alleges that he paid Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore US$800,000 in exchange for assistance in securing contracts with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to supply electric cables.

In a case brought before the High Court in 2025, Kang accused the Greater Accra NDC Regional Chairman of making representations that he could facilitate the contracts. He further alleged that his rights were violated during the dispute, citing his reported detention and the removal of his personal belongings.

Ashie-Moore has rejected the accusations. Through his lawyer, Gideon Tettey Tetteh, he denied receiving the US$800,000 and maintained that the claims against him were unfounded. His legal representatives, in turn, accused Kang of defrauding Ashie-Moore and his business associates.

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Formalising galamsey better approach than chasing them with soldiers – Sammy Gyamfi 

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Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, has said formalising such unlicensed artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) ‘galamseyers’ is a better approach to fighting illegal mining than chasing them with soldiers.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) is an ASM formalisation initiative aimed at transforming such unlicensed ASMs into licensed and responsible ASMs to promote sustainability in the sector.

He argued that the Goldbod holds the view that properly organised small-scale mining offers one of the clearest pathways from mineral ownership in law to indigenous ownership in practice.

In a statement on his social media page on X, Sammy Gyamfi wrote, “1. There are three (3) forms of unlicensed artisanal and small-scale mining operations that are irredeemably wrong and can neither be tolerated nor reformed.

* Mining that impacts water bodies

* Mining in forest reserves

* Mining in obscene places in communities such as road sides, school lands, bedrooms etc. that pose dangers to society and public health

2. Once artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) are not mining in a forest reserve, a water body or an obscene place that negatively impacts the environment, that mineralised area, even if unlicensed, meets the eligibility requirement of FORMALIZATION and can be declared as fit for cooperative mining under the government’s “Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP). I maintain that formalising such unlicensed ASMs is a better approach than chasing them with soldiers. The rCOMSDEP is an ASM formalisation initiative aimed at transforming such unlicensed ASMs into licensed and responsible ASMs to promote sustainability in the sector.

3. The small portion of the video that has been mischievously cut and is being circulated leaves out important details of my explanation of what government is willing to do to support the formalisation of such unlicensed ASMs to ensure that they have the appropriate legal documentation, certifications, permits and training for sustainable small-scale mining.

4. ASM formalisation and traceability is the new paradigm shift of Ghana’s quest towards sustainability in the ASM sector. The provision of formalisation, training and financing support for ASMs whose activities do not negatively impact water bodies, forest reserves or obscene places in our communities to bring them into the formal and responsible mining economy, is a crucial imperative for the fight against irresponsible mining and our national quest to promote sustainability in the mining sector.

5. As I noted in my keynote address at the just-ended Mining in Motion summit on “ASM Formalisation; the new paradigm”;

“…….regulation must be firm, but also practical, inclusive and commercially sound. Reform will endure only when compliance becomes a pathway to opportunity rather than hardships. Mining regulations must therefore do more than police miners; they must formalise, build capacities and create opportunities for young Africans in the mining and trading ecosystem. I believe that with proper formalisation, financing support and training, Artisanal and Small-scale mining can support livelihoods, generate foreign exchange, strengthen reserves, grow indigenous enterprise and advance national development sustainably.”

“We at the GoldBod hold the view that properly organised small-scale mining offers one of the clearest pathways from mineral ownership in law to indigenous ownership in practice. Supported by modern technology and sound engineering, the sector can optimise recovery rates, reduce waste, improve safety, preserve the environment and create productive opportunities for young Africans.”

“This is why the GoldBod will next year roll out an ASM Formalisation and Financing Support Program (FFSP), in close collaboration with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the University of Mines and Technology and Rand Refinery, with the aim of sustainably ramping up gold production, mineral revenue and job creation, while reducing operational costs and environmental risks.”

Meanwhile, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority leader, has once again insisted that the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is encouraging activities of illegal mining commonly known as galamsey.

The minority leader raised concerns about the structure of GoldBod, stressing that the current system does not sufficiently distinguish legally mined gold from gold linked to galamsey.

Afenyo-Markin queried the regulatory framework governing GoldBod and gold aggregators, raising an alarm that the absence of clear distinctions could create incentives for galamsey.

Speaking during an engagement with the Christian Council, Afenyo-Markin stated, “The way GoldBod has been structured, it is rather encouraging the illegal mining activities we have in our country. Because you see, currently GoldBod does not have a regulation that draws a distinction between regularly mined gold and galamsey gold.

So it is like whatever the aggregators bring, we will buy. But are there some regulations to guide aggregators? Now, everybody is mining. Galamsey has gotten out of hand,” he said.

“If we are not careful, Atewa forest will not be there for us again,” he cautioned.

“I once chaired the Ghana Water Limited Board. The report coming from Ghana Water is that not only is it becoming more expensive to treat the water, but the extent of contamination of our water bodies is such that some treatment plant cannot even function,” he said.

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New twist in Obuasi SHTS headmaster saga as his exploits in Nsawam SHS surfaces

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Manasseh Azure Awuni, an investigative journalist, has revealed a new twist in the sexual misconduct against Zakaria Abdulai, the headmaster at the centre of the Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) scandal.

According to Manasseh Azuri, he has been receiving information which suggests that allegations against the headmaster are not new.

He disclosed that education authorities had been informed about incidents involving the headmaster during his earlier postings, particularly at Nsawam SHS, where Abdulai was made headmaster for the first time, from 2023 to 2025.

The investigative journalist revealed that he has received several calls from individuals who claimed that similar incidents had occurred at Nsawam SHS, adding that one source alleged that his exploits at Nsawam SHS were far worse than the current case being reported at Obuasi SHTS.

Manasseh alleged that one of the most serious claims involved a female student who reportedly told the headmaster that she was pregnant, adding that the headmaster allegedly gave the student money to terminate the pregnancy.

“I have been receiving call upon call,” Manasseh stated.

The investigative journalist added that information from sources linked to Twasi Senior High School and the school he referred to as “Mister One Senior High” suggested that the allegations predated the Obuasi SHTS saga.

Meanwhile, Zakaria Abdulai, the suspended Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, has revealed that he has been cautioned and granted self-recognisance bail by the Police.

His comment follows the Interior Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, revealing that Zakaria Abdulai was arrested over sexual misconduct allegations.

According to Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka. the case had been transferred from the regional level to Police Headquarters for investigation.

The Interior Minister said the matter came to his attention on September 7, when the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) received a report.

He revealed that he subsequently requested that the investigation be handled at the national level.

“We’ve been able to get one of the ladies; maybe I shouldn’t be putting so much information out. About semen, we are getting DNA… So, what is happening is that this gentleman has been arrested. He’s going through the due process,” the Minister said.

The Interior Minister explained that investigators were considering DNA evidence but would require a court order before collecting DNA samples, in accordance with the law.

Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka stressed that the headmaster was presumed innocent until proven guilty and said he would have the opportunity to respond to the allegations as the investigation continued.

Speaking in an interview with Radio Show Host Blakk Rasta, Zakaria Abdulai stated, “I have been cautioned because one girl and her parents said I have raped her. So they reported, I was cautioned, and as a headmaster I was given self-recognisance bail. I’m waiting for court days”.

“If I give you the turn of events for this particular girl who is claiming I have raped her, you’ll be shocked”, he added.

When asked by Blakk Rasta if she is a bad girl, he stated,  “I don’t know her, but I know she has given birth; she has a child. But I cannot judge her whether she is bad or good.

But I have my story, and the committee that did the investigation have heard my story as against the girl and her people”.

Also, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emphatically stated the party’s position regarding the headmaster of Obuasi Secondary Technical School (SHTS), who happens to be a member of the party.

According to the NDC, it does not endorse or cover up acts of alleged sexual misconduct.

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey maintained that law enforcement agencies must be permitted to conduct an independent investigation without any political interference.

He explained that although the headmaster was initially requested to step aside from an internal party contest, a decision that was followed by his voluntary withdrawal, the party remains resolute that it will not shield anyone from the law.

The NDC assured Ghanaians that the leadership will allow state security agencies to thoroughly probe the matter to establish the facts.

Speaking during a press briefing, the General Secretary of the opposition party, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, clarified,  “We have assured that this party will not in any way interfere. We want the truth to be brought out, and on the back of the truth, the country will have clear assurance that as a party and as a government, we do not cover anybody. If he is found guilty, he will pay the highest price. If he is not guilty, we will be happy for him”.

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GoldBod CEO clarifies mining licence remarks amid public backlash

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Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, has clarified his earlier comment, which he disclosed has been mischievously cut by members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

According to Sammy Gyamfi, the widely circulated video in circulation leaves out the important details of his explanation of what the government is willing to do to support the formalisation of unlicensed artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs).

Sammy Gyamfi maintain thst formalising unlicensed artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) ‘galamseyers’ is a better approach to fighting illegal mining than chasing them with soldiers.

He argued that the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) is an ASM formalisation initiative aimed at transforming such unlicensed ASMs into licensed and responsible ASMs to promote sustainability in the sector.

He argued that the Goldbod holds the view that properly organised small-scale mining offers one of the clearest pathways from mineral ownership in law to indigenous ownership in practice.

His comment follows an earlier cut video where he shockingly stated that miners can now mine with or without a licence in Ghana.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, miners can now mine with or without a licence provided they are not mining in water bodies, forest reserves, or close to a road.

In a video shared on X, Sammy Gyamfi disclosed that all District Chief Executives (DCEs) had been tasked with compiling lists of areas where mining activities were currently taking place.

Sammy Gyamfi explained that the Mahama government’s approach is to allow mining in areas outside the restricted locations, regardless of whether the operators held licences.

Speaking at an event, Sammy Gyamfi, in a video shared on X, stated, “As we speak, all DCEs have been tasked to make a list of areas where miners are working. Places miners are working: once it is not a water body, it is not a forest reserve, or a roadside; whether the person has a license or not, the government says that person should be allowed to mine”.

Read Sammy Gyamfi’s full statement below:

 “1. There are three (3) forms of unlicensed artisanal and small-scale mining operations that are irredeemably wrong and can neither be tolerated nor reformed.

* Mining that impacts water bodies

* Mining in forest reserves

* Mining in obscene places in communities such as road sides, school lands, bedrooms etc. that pose dangers to society and public health

2. Once artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) are not mining in a forest reserve, a water body or an obscene place that negatively impacts the environment, that mineralised area, even if unlicensed, meets the eligibility requirement of FORMALIZATION and can be declared as fit for cooperative mining under the government’s “Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP). I maintain that formalising such unlicensed ASMs is a better approach than chasing them with soldiers. The rCOMSDEP is an ASM formalisation initiative aimed at transforming such unlicensed ASMs into licensed and responsible ASMs to promote sustainability in the sector.

3. The small portion of the video that has been mischievously cut and is being circulated leaves out important details of my explanation of what government is willing to do to support the formalisation of such unlicensed ASMs to ensure that they have the appropriate legal documentation, certifications, permits and training for sustainable small-scale mining.

4. ASM formalisation and traceability is the new paradigm shift of Ghana’s quest towards sustainability in the ASM sector. The provision of formalisation, training and financing support for ASMs whose activities do not negatively impact water bodies, forest reserves or obscene places in our communities to bring them into the formal and responsible mining economy, is a crucial imperative for the fight against irresponsible mining and our national quest to promote sustainability in the mining sector.

5. As I noted in my keynote address at the just-ended Mining in Motion summit on “ASM Formalisation; the new paradigm”;

“…….regulation must be firm, but also practical, inclusive and commercially sound. Reform will endure only when compliance becomes a pathway to opportunity rather than hardships. Mining regulations must therefore do more than police miners; they must formalise, build capacities and create opportunities for young Africans in the mining and trading ecosystem. I believe that with proper formalisation, financing support and training, Artisanal and Small-scale mining can support livelihoods, generate foreign exchange, strengthen reserves, grow indigenous enterprise and advance national development sustainably.”

“We at the GoldBod hold the view that properly organised small-scale mining offers one of the clearest pathways from mineral ownership in law to indigenous ownership in practice. Supported by modern technology and sound engineering, the sector can optimise recovery rates, reduce waste, improve safety, preserve the environment and create productive opportunities for young Africans.”

“This is why the GoldBod will next year roll out an ASM Formalisation and Financing Support Program (FFSP), in close collaboration with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the University of Mines and Technology and Rand Refinery, with the aim of sustainably ramping up gold production, mineral revenue and job creation, while reducing operational costs and environmental risks.”

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Obuasi SHTS threatening NDC national executives – Adom-Otchere makes shocking revelations

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Paul Adom-Otchere, the host of Good Evening Ghana, has made a shocking revelation regarding the embattled Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai.

According to Paul Adom-Otchere, the Obuasi SHTS headmaster has threatened the national executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over his political ambitions.

He alleged that Zakaria Abdulai has asked the NDC leadership to appoint him as the first vice-chairman of the Juaben Constituency, adding that the alleged threat was the reason behind the reluctance to take a firm position on Abdulai’s political ambitions.

Paul Adom-Otchere further alleged that the NDC leadership might be under pressure from Abdulai because of information he could disclose about the NDC’s political activities in the Ashanti Region during the 2024 general election.

He claimed that the headmaster had allegedly warned the party that he would speak about its activities in the region if the leadership took action against him based on the allegations.

Speaking on Good Evening Ghana, Paul Adom-Otchere stated, “He’s told the NDC that, ‘Now that you don’t want me to contest, I am telling you that if I don’t contest, you have to appoint me as a first vice chairman of the constituency’. That’s a threat that he has issued, and I hear the national [executives] say that they have heard”.

“He’s telling them that, look, ‘NDC, if you don’t know and you follow NPP social media and you punish me, whatever we did in Ashanti region for John Mahama to win, I will say it’. This is what we are hearing. This is what we are hearing,” he stated.

“Is it true? I don’t know. Could it be true? Maybe. Is it possible? Yes, it is possible. Otherwise, how do you explain it?” he questioned.

He further argued that the party’s handling of the matter was surprising, saying, “Fifi Kwetey is forthright and cannot be bought. He’s not one of those politicians who can be bought. I can say that for him. He’s not my friend, but Fifi Kwetey is one of those who cannot be bought. Everybody knows that. He’s strong and forthright.

“For Fifi Kwetey to kowtow to this man, it means the guy is very powerful, and he’s holding something. The other day I heard Fifi Kwetey ranting and raving on some platform that Ghana first before NDC for him. That he is Ghana first. Laudable. But what about this one? Fifi Kwetey, the forthright NDC general secretary, had to kowtow to this man who is a secretary in one constituency out of 276,” he alleged.

Meanwhile, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emphatically stated the party’s position regarding the headmaster of Obuasi Secondary Technical School (SHTS), who happens to be a member of the party.

According to the NDC, it does not endorse or cover up acts of alleged sexual misconduct.

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey maintained that law enforcement agencies must be permitted to conduct an independent investigation without any political interference.

He explained that although the headmaster was initially requested to step aside from an internal party contest a decision that was followed by his voluntary withdrawal the party remains resolute that it will not shield anyone from the law.

The NDC assured Ghanaians that the leadership will allow state security agencies to thoroughly probe the matter to establish the facts.

Speaking during a press briefing, the General Secretary of the opposition party, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, clarified,  “We have assured that this party will not in any way interfere. We want the truth to be brought out, and on the back of the truth, the country will have clear assurance that as a party and as a government, we do not cover anybody. If he is found guilty, he will pay the highest price. If he is not guilty, we will be happy for him”.

He further clarified the NDC back and forth with their decision, explaining the sequence of events.

 The General Secretary noted that at the time the initial directive was issued on Monday, party executives had not yet received the full investigative disclosures by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni.

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey added that subsequent clarifications regarding the accused person’s presumption of innocence were made in light of procedural fairness.

He, however, maintained that the NDC is committed to letting due process take its full course without compromise.

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 “If he is found guilty, he will pay the highest price” – NDC on Obuasi SHTS headmaster

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Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emphatically stated the party’s position regarding the headmaster of Obuasi Secondary Technical School (SHTS), who happens to be a member of the party.

According to the NDC, it does not endorse or cover up acts of alleged sexual misconduct.

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey maintained that law enforcement agencies must be permitted to conduct an independent investigation without any political interference.

He explained that although the headmaster was initially requested to step aside from an internal party contest a decision that was followed by his voluntary withdrawal the party remains resolute that it will not shield anyone from the law.

The NDC assured Ghanaians that the leadership will allow state security agencies to thoroughly probe the matter to establish the facts.

Speaking during a press briefing, the General Secretary of the opposition party, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, clarified,  “We have assured that this party will not in any way interfere. We want the truth to be brought out, and on the back of the truth, the country will have clear assurance that as a party and as a government, we do not cover anybody. If he is found guilty, he will pay the highest price. If he is not guilty, we will be happy for him”.

He further clarified the NDC back and forth with their decision, explaining the sequence of events.

 The General Secretary noted that at the time the initial directive was issued on Monday, party executives had not yet received the full investigative disclosures by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni.

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey added that subsequent clarifications regarding the accused person’s presumption of innocence were made in light of procedural fairness.

He, however, maintained that the NDC is committed to letting due process take its full course without compromise.

Meanwhile, Zakaria Abdulai, the suspended Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, has revealed that he has been cautioned and granted self-recognisance bail by the Police.

His comment follows the Interior Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, revealing that Zakaria Abdulai was arrested over sexual misconduct allegations.

According to Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka. the case had been transferred from the regional level to Police Headquarters for investigation.

The Interior Minister said the matter came to his attention on September 7, when the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) received a report.

He revealed that he subsequently requested that the investigation be handled at the national level.

“We’ve been able to get one of the ladies; maybe I shouldn’t be putting so much information out. About semen, we are getting DNA… So, what is happening is that this gentleman has been arrested. He’s going through the due process,” the Minister said.

The Interior Minister explained that investigators were considering DNA evidence but would require a court order before collecting DNA samples, in accordance with the law.

Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka stressed that the headmaster was presumed innocent until proven guilty and said he would have the opportunity to respond to the allegations as the investigation continued.

Speaking in an interview with Radio Show Host Blakk Rasta, Zakaria Abdulai stated, “I have been cautioned because one girl and her parents said I have raped her. So they reported, I was cautioned, and as a headmaster I was given self-recognisance bail. I’m waiting for court days”.

“If I give you the turn of events for this particular girl who is claiming I have raped her, you’ll be shocked”, he added.

When asked by Blakk Rasta if she is a bad girl, he stated,  “I don’t know her, but I know she has given birth; she has a child. But I cannot judge her whether she is bad or good.

But I have my story, and the committee that did the investigation have heard my story as against the girl and her people”.

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@ghnow_ Ghanaian Actor and popular TV personality, Kwame Dzokoto has reportedly died after collapsing during a panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Tears of the Forgotten Dynasty – Ripley Harper

‘Unfortunately, there is a little problem’ – NPP MP speaks after Agonamanhene bans her from holding events

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Mavis Nkansah Boadu, the Member of Parliament for Afigya Sekyere East, has finally broken her silence following a ban imposed on her by the Agonamanhene, Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II, preventing her from organising any form of event within his jurisdiction.

The NPP, while addressing students who were preparing to participate in an inter-school sporting competition, explained that efforts were underway to resolve the disagreement.

He, however, revealed that the inter-school sporting competition has been suspended, assuring the students that she was doing everything possible to ensure the competition took place,

Mavis Nkansah Boadu disclosed that they would be informed of a new date if the matter remained unresolved.

Speaking to the students, she stated, “I am sure you are looking forward to today’s game, right? Unfortunately, there is a little problem that we are trying to resolve. So, for today, the games will not come on, and we are hoping that by tomorrow, the issue will be resolved. If not, we will communicate a new date to you.

“I know that you are not excited. You were very expectant and looking forward to this game. Unfortunately, the owners of the land say otherwise, that we cannot go ahead, and we respect the owners of the land, our paramount chiefs, and all of that. But definitely, it will come on,” she said.

The development follows the Omanhene of the Agona Traditional Area in the Ashanti Region, Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II, who banned Afigya Sekyere East MP Mavis Nkansah-Boadu from holding social events across seven communities under his jurisdiction, including her upcoming inter-SHS football tournament, over an alleged show of disrespect to his traditional authority.

According to the information gathered, the ban follows a dispute over an invitation the MP sent to the traditional ruler to attend the grand finale of the MNB Inter-Senior High School Football Tournament, scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Agona Community AstroTurf.

In a letter dated October 8, 2026, and titled “Disrespectful Conduct,” the Omanhene expressed displeasure with the way he was addressed in the invitation, arguing that the description, “The Chief, Agona Traditional Council,” failed to recognise his status as the Omanhene of the Agona Traditional Area.

He described the wording as a serious affront to his traditional position and authority, insisting that his installation had been completed through the requisite customary rites and ceremonies.

According to the chief, he swore an oath before Agona Amantuonson on June 4, 2026, and later before the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on June 29, 2026. He also sat in state on July 2 and 3, offered his Aseda to the Asantehene on July 27, and celebrated his maiden Akwasidae and Big Akwasidae on July 19 and August 30, respectively.

Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II further noted that several public officials, including the Sekyere South Municipal Police Commander, the Municipal Director of Education and the Municipal Chief Executive, Evans Twumasi, had attended his traditional programmes and paid homage to him.

He accused the MP of failing to show similar recognition despite her periodic visits to Agona township.

“You, the Hon. Mavis Nkansah Boadu, is yet to show respect and reverence to me as the Omanhene of Agona Traditional Council Area, Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II (and by extension the Otumfuo Asantehene) during your periodic visits to Agona Township,” the letter stated.

The Omanhene said the invitation had come as a surprise and described it as “an insult of the highest order.” He also questioned why the MP had invited him to an event being held under her patronage without, in his view, appropriately acknowledging his traditional status.

In response, he announced an immediate prohibition on social events organised by the MP anywhere within his traditional jurisdiction, explicitly including the football tournament scheduled for October 23.

“You are banned with immediate effect from holding any social event (particularly the Tournament in question scheduled for 23rd October, 2026) within my Traditional jurisdiction,” the letter directed.

The ban covers Agona, Bipoa, Wiamoase, Bedomase, Afamanaso, Akrofonso and Amponyinamoa.

“I will not allow any misconduct to undermine my authority and for that matter, Asanteman,” the Omanhene declared.

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Following her visit to Agona Palace, the Honourable Mavis Nkansah Boadu, Member of Parliament for Afigya Sekyere East Constituency, proceeded straight to the pitch and visited some of the schools participating in the tournament, including Adu Gyamfi Senior High School. During her visit, she encouraged the students not to lose hope but to remain focused and continue their training while the issues surrounding the tournament are being resolved. She assured them that the tournament would take place as soon as the matter is settled. Her visit demonstrates her commitment to the students, the participating schools, and the successful organization of the tournament.

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 ‘A 21-year era is coming to an end’ – Koku Anyidoho reacts to Asiedu Nketia’s decision not to seek re-election

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Samuel Koku Anyidoho, a former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reacted to Johnson Asiedu Nketia’s decision not to seek re-election as party National Chairman.

According to Koku Anyidoho, Asiedu Nketiah’s 21-year era at the NDC headquarters is coming to an end.

Koku Anyidoho, in a post on X, reminisced about how Asiedu Nketiah was elected in 2005 to replace the then-embattled General Secretary, Dr Nii Armah Josiah Aryeh.

He disclosed that Asiedu Nketiah has been the longest-serving General Secretary of the party and the first person to move from GS to National Chairman.

In a social media post, Koku Anyidoho wrote, “A 21-year era is coming to an end at the NDC HQ.

In 2005, @ Koforidua, we elected him as General Secretary to replace the then embattled General Secretary, Dr Nii Armah Josiah Aryeh (may his soul RIP).

He has been the longest-serving General Secretary and the first person to move from GS to National Chairman.

Of course, I served as his Deputy and the first & only Deputy to have contested him as a boss. 

He knows, and most people know, I contested because he had assured me that he would not contest again.  As it is, the rest is history.

He is leaving the NDC HQ and shall never again be in charge the way he has been, and that will certainly be a new terrain for him.

From the Paloma HQ to the Adabraka HQ, he created a colossus out of himself.

Of course he has intentions of moving up to become Flagbearer – we will see how that pans out for him.

I recently (about 2 months ago), met him by chance at the Kumasi airport and he shouted “The Bull” 🐂.  I responded “General”;  we shook hands and cracked a few jokes.   We sat on the same plane; arrived in Accra; had a little chat and parted ways.

I believe that there is more that unites us than divides us.  Besides, I have chosen to look at the positive sides of life rather than dwell on the negatives, and that’s why the enemies don’t see me walking around dejected, and it hurts them more. 

I honestly had no issues whatsoever working with him as his Deputy, so when he got bitter that I contested him and took a unilateral decision to say he had suspended me based on his whims and caprices, I was taken aback.

As it is, that supposed suspension holds no water as I remain a member of the NDC who CANNOT be suspended nor sacked by any flimsy line of thought.

Let’s see how he climbs up the political ladder with some of the people he conspired with against me, now his ardent enemies.

We live by God’s grace to watch how the future unfolds.

He has certainly written some history politically within the NDC and Ghana.

I thank God He did not create me with a petty mind nor a petty heart, so I say to Johnson Kwadwo Asiedu-Nketiah, Ayekoo. 

“Onipa be ye bi ..”,  I forgive you for what you sought to do to just destroy my political career by deliberately provoking me to get angry and say things that would have been haunting me today. Ultimately, you wanted me to get angry and say I have resigned from the NDC, but because I was your Deputy and know your modus operandi, I did not fall for your bait, and I have said consistently that I remain a bona fide member of the NDC.

I have moved on in life and wish you well as you also move on in life.

Shalom”.  

His comment follows, Mahdi Gibril, the NDC Director of Elections and IT, who disclosed that the party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as “General Mosquito”, is not seeking re-election.

According to Mahdi Gibril, Asiedu Nketiah had not picked forms by the close of nominations and had not indicated an intention to contest.

Following Asiedu Nketia’s skipping the NDC chairmanship contest, speculations about his presidential ambition have reemerged.

Although Asiedu Nketia has not formally declared his presidential bid, the speculation comes amid rumours he intends to contest the NDC’s presidential primary ahead of the 2028 general elections.

The NDC National Chairman on numerous occasions refused to rule out contesting for the flagbearership position of his party.

According to Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, he would make his intentions known when the time was right, adding that his political options remain wide open.

He argued that ambition was an essential part of politics, adding that politicians without ambition are in the wrong profession.

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@ghnow_ Beneficiaries express gratitude to Hon. Emmanuel Nii Commey for organizing the free health screening, particularly for women in the Obom Domeabra Constituency. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

GES to ban teachers from inviting students to their bungalows

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Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has announced plans to ban teachers from inviting students to their bungalows.

According to Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, the move is part of efforts to prevent sexual misconduct and protect students in schools.

He disclosed that the GES will communicate the directive to schools through regional education directors to remind teachers of the provisions in the service’s code of conduct that prohibit the practice.

The GES Director-General highlighted that students should not be asked to undertake domestic duties for teachers.

Speaking in connection with allegations of sexual abuse involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, the GES Director-General stated, “I agree with those calling for a ban on students going to teachers’ bungalows. We are going to write to schools to make sure that it doesn’t happen because in our code of conduct, in Section 3.7 (V), it is written that the students are not expected to be asked to engage in household chores, so we are going to write to the regional directors on October 23.

“And so I expect the news to get to all regional directors to remind our staff to familiarise themselves with the code of conduct and cease inviting students to do household chores because the code of conduct does not permit that. It is not acceptable.”

Also, Kofi Asare, the Executive Director of the Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has called on the GES to ban the practice of students performing domestic duties in the bungalow.

He quizzed the GES if parents send their children to school to receive an education, or to work as house helps for teachers?

In a social media post, Kofi Asare stated, “According to the Obuasi SHTS report, P, a female student, alleged that the Headmaster sexually harassed her while she was performing duties at his residence.

Following her complaint, P was reportedly relieved of the responsibility of taking food to the Headmaster’s residence, and another female student, B, was assigned the same duty.

If P was relieved of her duties because of an allegation of sexual harassment, why was another girl assigned to the same residence?

Manasseh’s report indicates that some more girls were sexually abused while performing domestic duties in the Headmaster’s bungalow.

Ghana Education Service, do parents send their children to school to receive an education, or to work as house helps for teachers?

How many more girls are currently working as house helps in teachers’ bungalows across our schools?

 The earlier GES bans that practice, the better!

“When a child falls into a pit, the village must not merely ask who pushed her; it must ask why the pit was there.”-Larteh Proverb!”.

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UG cracks down on students with CGPA below 1.00; orders them to withdraw

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The University of Ghana (UG) has begun a crackdown on undergraduate students with a CGPA below 1.00.

According to the university’s Academic Affairs Directorate, undergraduate students who obtained a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) below 1.00 at the end of the 2025/2026 academic year are to withdraw from their programmes.

The university’s Academic Affairs Directorate said the directive was in accordance with Section 9.26 of the University Regulations for Junior Members (2017), which sets out the requirements for academic progression.

They disclosed that under the regulation, students must attain a minimum CGPA of 1.00 and meet the academic requirements of their respective schools or departments to qualify for progression to the next level.

The UG Academic Affairs Directorate explained that the university’s regulations do not provide for academic probation, stressing that students whose CGPAs remain below 1.00 after all grades for their registered courses have been released are therefore required to withdraw.

The Directorate urged affected students to check their academic standing on the university’s Management Information System (MIS) Web and submit their withdrawal requests through the Student and Staff Portal (STS).

They further disclosed that in some programmes, the relevant school or department would initiate the withdrawal process on behalf of affected students.

In a notice posted on Facebook on Thursday, October 22, the university’s Academic Affairs Directorate stated, “The Academic Affairs Directorate wishes to draw the attention of all undergraduate students to Section 9.26 of the University Regulations for Junior Members (2017), which governs academic progression.

The regulation provides that, to progress to the next level, a student must obtain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.00 or better and satisfy School/Departmental requirements. There is no probation.

Accordingly, students whose CGPAs fall below 1.00 upon receipt of all grades for their registered courses at the end of the 2025/2026 Academic Year are not in good academic standing and are required to withdraw from their programmes of study.

Affected students are to check their CGPAs on the MIS Web, log in to the STS Portal (sts.ug.edu.gh/services) with their Student ID and PIN and select “Withdrawal Request” to initiate the process. Kindly note that for certain programmes, the relevant School or Department will initiate the withdrawal on behalf of affected students.

For clarification, students should contact their College Academic Office. The Careers and Counselling Directorate is also available to all students for support and guidance”.

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Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru dead

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Francis Duru, a veteran Nollywood actor, has died following a brief illness.

Reports suggest the late Francis Duru died at the age of 57.

The family of the Nollywood veteran announced his death in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026, in a statement shared on his official Instagram page.

The family further expressed sadness over his passing and thanked the public for their prayers, love, and understanding during the difficult period.

The statement read, “We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief illness. We appreciate your prayers, love, and understanding. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen”.

The late Francis Duru was a veteran in Nigeria’s film industry, having built a career spanning several decades.

His death marks a loss for Nollywood, with fans and colleagues mourning the actor and celebrating his contributions to the entertainment industry.

In related news, back home, Kwame Dzokoto, a veteran  Ghanaian Actor and popular TV personality, has reportedly died.

According to reports, Kwame Dzokoto died after collapsing during a panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa.

The information gathered disclosed that the late Kwame Dzokoto was rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Kwame Dzokoto, a politician and actor, was well known for his role in Effiewura and Edziban TV Show.

The late politician’s death was confirmed by a close source of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

However, further details surrounding the circumstances of his death are yet to be made public.

Meanwhile, some months ago, Kwame Dzokoto recounted how First Lady Lordina Mahama intervened when he was battling health complications.

He disclosed that Lordina Mahama helped secure support from business mogul Ibrahim Mahama for his treatment abroad.

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@ghnow_ Ghanaian Actor and popular TV personality, Kwame Dzokoto has reportedly died after collapsing during a panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Very Sad – Dreamsfy
@ghnow_ Ghanaian Actor and popular TV personality, Kwame Dzokoto has reportedly died after collapsing during a panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Tears of the Forgotten Dynasty – Ripley Harper

You can mine with or without a licence… – Sammy Gyamfi opens the floodgate for galamseyers   

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Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, has shockingly stated that miners can now mine with or without a licence in Ghana.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, miners can now mine with or without a licence provided they are not mining in water bodies, forest reserves, or close to a road.

In a video shared on X, Sammy Gyamfi disclosed that all District Chief Executives (DCEs) had been tasked with compiling lists of areas where mining activities were currently taking place.

Sammy Gyamfi explained that the Mahama government’s approach is to allow mining in areas outside the restricted locations, regardless of whether the operators held licences.

Speaking at an event, Sammy Gyamfi, in a video shared on X, stated, “As we speak, all DCEs have been tasked to make a list of areas where miners are working. Places miners are working: once it is not a water body, it is not a forest reserve, or a roadside; whether the person has a license or not, the government says that person should be allowed to mine”.

Sammy Gyamfi’s video comes at a time Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority leader, has once again insisted that the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is encouraging activities of illegal mining commonly known as galamsey.

The minority leader raised concerns about the structure of GoldBod, stressing that the current system does not sufficiently distinguish legally mined gold from gold linked to galamsey.

Afenyo-Markin queried the regulatory framework governing GoldBod and gold aggregators, raising an alarm that the absence of clear distinctions could create incentives for galamsey.

Speaking during an engagement with the Christian Council, Afenyo-Markin stated, “The way GoldBod has been structured, it is rather encouraging the illegal mining activities we have in our country. Because you see, currently GoldBod does not have a regulation that draws a distinction between regularly mined gold and galamsey gold.

So it is like whatever the aggregators bring, we will buy. But are there some regulations to guide aggregators? Now, everybody is mining. Galamsey has gotten out of hand,” he said.

“If we are not careful, Atewa forest will not be there for us again,” he cautioned.

“I once chaired the Ghana Water Limited Board. The report coming from Ghana Water is that not only is it becoming more expensive to treat the water, but the extent of contamination of our water bodies is such that some treatment plant cannot even function,” he said.

Also, Henry Nana Boakye, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is now responsible for the galamsey menace causing havoc on the environment.

According to the NPP, GoldBod is unable to adequately distinguish between gold sourced from licensed mining operations and gold produced through illegal mining.

He argued that GoldBod’s gold purchasing system has created loopholes which have allowed gold produced through illegal mining activities to enter the formal gold trading chain.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye stated, “GoldBod, I can tell you now, is the cause of the environmental destruction we are seeing. They are now responsible for galamsey”.

“If GoldBod is not buying galamsey gold, then who is?” he questioned, insisting that the authorities must provide clear answers on how gold purchased by the state-owned institution is sourced and verified.

Nana Boakye further criticised what he described as repeated assurances that systems were being developed to address the problem of gold traceability.

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‘Presidency not a retirement package or reward for decades in politics’ – A Plus bluntly tells Asiedu Nketia

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Kwame A Plus, the Gomoa Central MP, has launched a scathing attack on National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia over his reported presidential ambition.

According to A Plus, Ghana’s presidency is not a retirement package or a reward for Asiedu Nketiah spending decades in politics engaging in sarcasm.

He argued that the presidency is a solemn responsibility that demands vision, leadership, accountability, and measurable results.

The Gomoa Central MP challenged Asiedu Nketia to explain why his home region continues to struggle with underdevelopment despite its abundance of natural resources.

He further questioned whether Ghanaians should elect another elderly president, highlighting that Asiedu Nketiah would be 72 by the time he was inaugurated in 2029 if he won the presidency.

In a strongly worded statement on Facebook, Kwame A Plus stated, “You were in politics long before all this Dubai business began. Your own region, blessed with gold, timber, fertile soil, and enormous natural resources, continues to struggle with underdevelopment. Communities lack basic sanitation, people still sh!t in the bush, and children go to bed hungry.

And now you want to become what? President of Ghana?

We came out of a similar situation less than two years ago, after electing a 72-year-old “painti ma mentɔ” man who eventually left office at 80. Now, you are 69. By the time you are inaugurated in 2029, you will be 72! And if you are President for two terms like Okukuseku, you’ll leave office at 80. Ah! What did we do to deserve this? Why? Is it a curse or what?

What guarantees do Ghanaians have that, after your Akufo Addo lookalike presidency, your family will not also become fugitives who desperately attempt to renounce their Ghanaian citizenship, like Ken Ofori-Atta?

The presidency is not a retirement package or a reward for spending decades in politics engaging in sarcasm. It is a solemn responsibility that demands vision, leadership, accountability, and measurable results.

You and your fanfoolers can be angry and say things about Gomoa. F*ck off. I’ve been in office for less than two years but have achieved more than this man. These days, I’ve adopted a certain lifestyle: when I say things you don’t like, and you get angry, I say even more. I love getting under your skin, and your insults give me orgasm!

You may now proceed to vent your frustrations in the comments section while I sit back, relax, and play with my hairy balls”.

A Plus comment follows the incumbent National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, not picking up nomination forms to contest the party’s upcoming national executive elections.

Mahdi Gibril, the NDC Director of Elections and IT, disclosed that Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as “General Mosquito”, had not picked forms by the close of nominations and had not indicated an intention to contest.

“These are those I know that did not pick. In any case, they did not indicate to us that they will pick,” Mr Gibril said.

Although Asiedu Nketia has not formally declared his presidential bid, the speculation comes amid rumours he intends to contest the NDC’s presidential primary ahead of the 2028 general elections.

The NDC National Chairman on numerous occasions refused to rule out contesting for the flagbearership position of his party.

According to Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, he would make his intentions known when the time was right, adding that his political options remain wide open.

He argued that ambition was an essential part of politics, adding that politicians without ambition are in the wrong profession.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah stated, “Ambition is a very useful thing in politics. If you are a politician and you have no ambition, you are in the wrong profession”.

“I have told you how I would clearly declare it when the time is up for me to do so,” he said.

“How do you hide pregnancy? If you hide your intention to contest for a position, how do you campaign?” he asked.

When directly asked by the host whether he personally aspired to become President, the NDC Chairman stated, “Is the time up? That is the question I’m asking you. Wait till my time is up, and then I will let you know”.

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OFFICIAL – Adwoa Safo announces decision to contest in Dome-Kwabenya NPP parliamentary race

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Sarah Adwoa Safo, the former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, has officially announced her intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the constituency ahead of the 2028 elections.

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, in a statement issued, Adwoa Safo disclosed that the decision followed considerable reflection, consultations and engagements with party leadership and executives.

She noted that although she had earlier indicated her intention to pursue opportunities beyond the constituency, she reconsidered her decision, adding that representing the interests of her constituents in Parliament remained her priority.

Adwoa Safo revealed that her decision was decision to seek the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary ticket again was influenced by her longstanding relationship with constituents and her commitment to the constituency’s development.

“Earlier, I had indicated my intention to pursue opportunities beyond the constituency. However, upon deeper reflection, I have come to appreciate that there is no greater honour or responsibility than serving and representing the interests and aspirations of the over two hundred thousand constituents of our beloved constituency in Parliament,” she said.

“After considerable reflection, extensive consultation and broad-based engagement with party leadership and executives and guided by my own conviction and unwavering loyalty to the Principles and Values of our political tradition, I formally announce my intention to once again present myself for consideration as the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency when the party announces the timetable and guidelines for the parliamentary primaries,” Adwoa Safo stated.

“While much remains to be done, I remain committed to building on the progress we made together and working tirelessly towards a better future for Dome-Kwabenya,” she added.

Earlier, rumours emerged that Sarah Adwoa Safo was lacing up her boots to contest the Dome Kwabenya seat again in the 2028 election.

A post by Kwadwo Safo Kantanka Jnr alleged that Adwoa Safo was coming back with the message “Reclaim, Rebrand, and Recapture.”

Sara Adwoa Safo, who was the MP for Dome-Kwabenya before the 2024 election, lost her seat after the NPP delegates voted for Mike Ocquaye Junior after she avoided her responsibility in Parliament.

Mike Ocquaye Junior, who was voted as the party’s Parliamentary candidate, however, lost the seat in the 2024 election to the NDC’s Elikplim Akurugu.

Meanwhile, Mike Quaye Jnr, the former parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Dome-Kwabenya, has told Adwoa Safo that three terms as MP are enough.

According to Mike Ocquaye Jnr, he heard Adwoa Safo was saying she was not going to run again and that she had other higher ambitions.

Speaking on Accra-based TV3’s Key Points on Saturday, August 22, 2026, Mike Aaron Quaye Junior said, “We are observing, but most importantly, what I have heard her saying is that she was not going to run again and that she had other higher ambitions.

Dome Kwabenya is a place where we are building a lot of bridges, and most importantly, she had served the community for three terms.

If you look at the history of Dome Kwabenya, she has served as the longest-serving MP, so there may be people who may want to come up with such a suggestion”.

He added, “But that’s her decision; three terms is enough, and most people will not have expected that there would be a post that she is coming. Nevertheless, as I said, we have not heard from her, and what we have heard is that she was not running again.

So we will cross that bridge when we get there. As to the shivers down my spine, I will not answer to that. What we have done, we can do before,” he said.

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Revealed – NDC Chairman Asiedu Nketia not seeking re-election

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Mahdi Gibril, the NDC Director of Elections and IT, has disclosed that the party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as “General Mosquito”, is not seeking re-election.

According to Mahdi Gibril, Asiedu Nketiah had not picked forms by the close of nominations and had not indicated an intention to contest.

“These are those I know that did not pick. In any case, they did not indicate to us that they would pick,” Mr Gibril said.

Following Asiedu Nketia’s skipping the NDC chairmanship contest, speculations about his presidential ambition have reemerged.

Although Asiedu Nketia has not formally declared his presidential bid, the speculation comes amid rumours he intends to contest the NDC’s presidential primary ahead of the 2028 general elections.

The NDC National Chairman on numerous occasions refused to rule out contesting for the flagbearership position of his party.

According to Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, he would make his intentions known when the time was right, adding that his political options remain wide open.

He argued that ambition was an essential part of politics, adding that politicians without ambition are in the wrong profession.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah stated, “Ambition is a very useful thing in politics. If you are a politician and you have no ambition, you are in the wrong profession”.

“I have told you how I would clearly declare it when the time is up for me to do so,” he said.

“How do you hide pregnancy? If you hide your intention to contest for a position, how do you campaign?” he asked.

When directly asked by the host whether he personally aspired to become President, the NDC Chairman stated, “Is the time up? That is the question I’m asking you. Wait till my time is up, and then I will let you know”.

“Sitting here, I can choose to become the next national organiser of NDC. There is no law that bars me. I can choose to become a general secretary again, and contest with my brother and very good friend Fifi Kwetey.

“I can decide to remain the national chairman, and I can decide to contest and go back to parliament. I can decide to be the presidential candidate, and so all these are options that are open.”

“There will be nothing wrong with that. You need to keep people guessing. Guessing is also part of the game.”

When pressed again on whether he was deliberately refusing to rule out a presidential bid, Asiedu Nketiah stated, “No, no, no, no, no. I have never ruled any position out in my life. I’m not ruling any position out.”]

Also, Kofi Bentil, the Vice President of IMANI Africa, has showered praises on Johnson Asiedu Nketiah.

According to Kofi Bentil, Asiedu Nketia is one of the smartest politicians in Ghana.

He highlighted that Asiedu Nketia’s biggest asset is that people underestimate him.

Kofi Bentil added that the NDC National Chairman is extremely smart and extremely effective.

Speaking on TV3 Keypoint, Kofi Bentil stated, “Asiedu Nketia is one of the smartest politicians this country has ever seen, and his biggest asset is that he has cast himself in such a mood that you always underestimate him and he will kill you.

He is an extremely smart guy and extremely effective; don’t use age at all; we are experiencing a bomb: the millennials, Gen Z will take over”.

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Video – Abronye shockingly makes case for Ibrahim Mahama to take over Ghana’s gold industry

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The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has shockingly made a case for businessman Ibrahim Mahama and his company, Engineers & Planners (E&P).

According to Abronye, Ibrahim Mahama’s Engineers & Planners (E&P) has done better for Damang than Newmont in their 22 years of operation.

He argued that the developmental impact of E&P at Damang surpasses what foreign-owned mining companies have achieved in their respective operational areas over several decades.

Abronye, in his commentary, singled out Newmont’s operations in Ahafo, highlighting that the development associated with E&P at Damang exceeds what Newmont has delivered to its host communities over approximately 20 years.

Speaking on Ohia TV in a video shared on X, Abronye stated, “If we’re to be truthful, the Damang that we made so much noise about; Ibrahim Mahama, the report coming in shows that Ibrahim Mahama has done better for Damang in terms of development than Newmont has done for Kenyasi in their twenty-two years of operation”

Abronye further highlighted that Ghana stands to benefit more from entrusting its gold resources to capable indigenous entrepreneurs such as Ibrahim Mahama than from relying predominantly on multinational mining companies.

According to Abronye, Ghanaian ownership could promote greater local investment, employment creation, infrastructure development and retention of mineral wealth within the national economy.

Abronye’s shocking endorsement is particularly significant given his history of political opposition to Ibrahim Mahama’s mining interests.

It will be recalled that in 2017, the concession involving Exton Cubic Group Limited, which had engaged Engineers & Planners, became the subject of intense political and legal controversy.

The NPP Bono regional chairman was among those who publicly challenged the arrangement.

However, Poyoo, a member of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, has said the next New Patriotic Party (NPP) government would investigate Ibrahim Mahama over the Damang Mine.

According to Poyoo, concerns remain over whether the required parliamentary approval was obtained, adding that he believes the matter should be subjected to further scrutiny.

Speaking to journalists, Poyoo boldly stated, “We are saying it categorically, Damang Mine NPP will investigate. The Supreme Court made a categorical decision that before one is given a mining lease, they need to have parliamentary approval.

Ibrahim Mahama, the Damang Mine that was given to him did he have parliamentary approval before giving gold to the Goldbod? I rest my case”.

Meanwhile, netizens reacting to Abronye’s comment stated, “So from his words, the NPP always knows the truth, the right thing and way for the country to prosper but they prefer the nation goes wrong way/backwards so the youths suffer. That’s their style of politics since the Nkrumah Era. Typical nation wreckers”.

“That’s what industrialisation and local participation do to a country and the community.

When the owners are Ghanaians, the money stays in the country, and it accelerates development.

Why do you think the current Trump Administration has been working hard to ensure American companies bring back their factories to America?

And that strategy has brought in about 21 trillion dollars, depending on the figures.

But there is also a negative side to the story; some locals may also use it for the benefit of their families and destroy everyone’s life.

We have seen this also in this country”, one X user added.

A netizen added, “CONGRATULATIONS Abronye. Let’s call it patriotism in politics. The type of politics Ghanaians expected from politicians. If NPP kept to this lane, and presented a new face as its presidential candidate, NOT a FAILED Bawumia, NPP would have done well in 2024, and better come 2028”.

One last X user added, “Sometimes you have to put Ghana first, not everything you do politics with. Just like the IMF is doing to GoldBoard. Other African countries are studying and implementing Ghana GoldBoard, and the IMF is scared”.

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‘Mahama gov’t collapsing internally’ – Stephen Atubiga

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Stephen Atubiga, the Founder and Leader of the National Liberation Congress (NLC), has claimed that President John Dramani Mahama’s government is facing internal divisions that could threaten its stability.

According to Stephen Atubiga, the John Mahama government is collapsing internally.  

Atubiga warned that the alleged tensions within the government and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) could fuel discontent among grassroots supporters ahead of the 2028 general elections.

He claimed that relations between the government and the party had become strained, alleging that some party leaders were boycotting Cabinet meetings and appointment committees.

According to Stephen Atubiga, the alleged withdrawal of some party leaders from appointment processes is creating room for individuals he claims are unsuitable to occupy key positions.

He further alleged that some sector ministers were struggling to execute their responsibilities because of delays in the release of funds, attributing the delays to conditions imposed by the Finance Minister.

In a post shared on his social media page on October 21, 2026, he wrote, “OPEN WARNING TO MY BROTHERS: ALFRED MAHAMA, MICHAEL MAHAMA, PETER MAHAMA, IBRAHIM MAHAMA*

My brothers, all is not well on the ground behind big brother JDM’s government.

If you do not immediately take strategic positions behind the scenes to support JDM and help him run his government alongside the party structure just as former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s family did for him during his crisis you will see stones thrown at leadership towards the 2028 elections. People will remove their shoes and sandals and run for their lives from the anger of the grassroots.

Are you all pretending you don’t know that JDM’s government is collapsing internally? Shame on us all.

All his sector Ministers are not functioning because funds are not being released by the Finance Minister. The requirement for clearance from the Finance Minister has crippled the Ministers. That is a topic for another day.

The NDC party leadership is boycotting Cabinet meetings. Most of them are boycotting appointment committees, allowing wrong people to be appointed into strategic positions, and the NDC is paying the price.

The party structure is making statements that undermine JDM and his government, as if it is not the same party that gave birth to this government.

The National Security outfit is becoming a joke due to lack of funding. Grassroots foot soldiers have not received their employment letters as promised during the elections. Less than 10,000 of our boys and girls, grassroots foot soldiers and party security across all 276 constituencies who broke their backs during the elections, have been left to rot. How can you sack our own boys, in their own uniform, from the Castle? Where should they go? Will we not need them in 2028?

Are my brothers Ibrahim and co. telling me they are not hearing how unpopular JDM is becoming internally, especially within the NDC, due to allegations of neglect and because his appointees are not proactive on the ground? 90% of JDM’s appointees are contractors, so financiers and party members are not getting projects. Don’t you guys know?

Are my brothers not worried that there is no leadership direction today? Everybody does what they want. There is no centre.

You should know that in Ghana, elections are not won by massive projects alone, especially in the NDC, when grassroots foot soldiers are deliberately neglected with the attitude of “don’t worry, they will work for the party during elections.”

I am very angry, sad, and disappointed in all of JDM’s brothers for not helping him fight the storm in the party and in his government on the ground. Do not forget: one tree can never survive alone in the forest.

I will keep the vital information for the right forum. For now, all is not well.

My brothers, we are in 2016 mode again.

As for our brothers Callistus, James, and Braimah around JDM, political power always has an expiration date. A time will come when you wish those calls had been picked”.

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‘You’ll be shocked if I tell you about the girl claiming I raped her’ – Obuasi SHTS headmaster speaks

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Zakaria Abdulai, the suspended Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, has said Ghanaians will be shocked to know about the event of one of the girls accusing him of raping her.

Speaking to Blakk Rasta, the embattled headmaster revealed that he has been cautioned and granted self-recognisance bail by the Police.

Zakaria Abdulai stated, “I have been cautioned because one girl and her parents said I have raped her. So they reported, I was cautioned, and as a headmaster I was given self-recognisance bail. I’m waiting for court days”.

“If I give you the turn of events for this particular girl who is claiming I have raped her, you’ll be shocked”, he added.

When asked by Blakk Rasta if she is a bad girl, he stated,  “I don’t know her, but I know she has given birth; she has a child. But I cannot judge her whether she is bad or good.

But I have my story, and the committee that did the investigation have heard my story as against the girl and her people”.

His comment follows the Interior Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, revealing that Zakaria Abdulai was arrested over sexual misconduct allegations.

According to Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka. the case had been transferred from the regional level to Police Headquarters for investigation.

The Interior Minister said the matter came to his attention on September 7, when the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) received a report.

He revealed that he subsequently requested that the investigation be handled at the national level.

“We’ve been able to get one of the ladies; maybe I shouldn’t be putting so much information out. About semen, we are getting DNA… So, what is happening is that this gentleman has been arrested. He’s going through the due process,” the Minister said.

The Interior Minister explained that investigators were considering DNA evidence but would require a court order before collecting DNA samples, in accordance with the law.

Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka stressed that the headmaster was presumed innocent until proven guilty and said he would have the opportunity to respond to the allegations as the investigation continued.

Meanwhile, Zakaria Abdulai has earlier broken his silence concerning the allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students against him.

 Zakaria Abdulai, in the statement, resigned as Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Juaben Constituency and withdrew from the party’s upcoming constituency chairmanship elections.

According to the Obuasi SHTS headmaster, he pledged to pursue all lawful avenues to clear his name and return to active political engagement.

He thanked friends, relatives and well-wishers who have continued to support him, saying he intends to focus on clearing his name as investigations into the allegations proceed.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, Mr Abdulai stated, “At this time, I intend to devote my attention and resources to pursuing all lawful avenues to clear my name and vindicate my position. I remain hopeful that, once these matters are resolved, I will be able to return to active political engagement and continue contributing to the ideals and aspirations of the NDC,” he stated.

“I wish to express my profound gratitude to my friends, relatives, and all well-wishers who have stood by me and maintained their faith in my innocence in the face of the allegations levelled against me and my office,” he said.

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Ibrahim Mahama has done better for Damang than Newmont in 22 years in Kenyasi – Abronye declares

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Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has shockingly praised businessman Ibrahim Mahama and his company, Engineers & Planners (E&P).

According to Abronye, Ibrahim Mahama’s Engineers & Planners (E&P) has done better for Damang than Newmont in their 22 years of operation.

He argued that the developmental impact of E&P at Damang surpasses what foreign-owned mining companies have achieved in their respective operational areas over several decades.

Abronye, in his commentary, singled out Newmont’s operations in Ahafo, highlighting that the development associated with E&P at Damang exceeds what Newmont has delivered to its host communities over approximately 20 years.

Speaking on Ohia TV in a video shared on X, Abronye stated, “If we’re to be truthful, the Damang that we made so much noise about; Ibrahim Mahama, the report coming in shows that Ibrahim Mahama has done better for Damang in terms of development than Newmont has done for Kenyasi in their twenty-two years of operation”

Abronye further highlighted that Ghana stands to benefit more from entrusting its gold resources to capable indigenous entrepreneurs such as Ibrahim Mahama than from relying predominantly on multinational mining companies.

According to Abronye, Ghanaian ownership could promote greater local investment, employment creation, infrastructure development and retention of mineral wealth within the national economy.

Abronye’s shocking endorsement is particularly significant given his history of political opposition to Ibrahim Mahama’s mining interests.

It will be recalled that in 2017, the concession involving Exton Cubic Group Limited, which had engaged Engineers & Planners, became the subject of intense political and legal controversy.

The NPP Bono regional chairman was among those who publicly challenged the arrangement.

However, Poyoo, a member of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, has said the next New Patriotic Party (NPP) government would investigate Ibrahim Mahama over the Damang Mine.

According to Poyoo, concerns remain over whether the required parliamentary approval was obtained, adding that he believes the matter should be subjected to further scrutiny.

Speaking to journalists, Poyoo boldly stated, “We are saying it categorically, Damang Mine NPP will investigate. The Supreme Court made a categorical decision that before one is given a mining lease, they need to have parliamentary approval.

Ibrahim Mahama, the Damang Mine that was given to him did he have parliamentary approval before giving gold to the Goldbod? I rest my case”.

Meanwhile, Ibrahim Mahama, following his company’s acquisition of the Damang Mine concession, has announced his ambitious plans for the area.

In a post shared on X by the Ghana Chronicles, Ibrahim Mahama’s ambitious plan for Damang is listed after the takeover.

 The post read, “What Ibrahim Mahama is set to deliver for Damang and its catchment communities:

Construction of a concrete road from Damang to Cape Coast

Development of a mini airport

Building of two major hospitals

Renovation of existing schools and construction of new ones

Development of an AstroTurf facility

Construction of inner roads within Damang

Retention of workers at the Damang mines

Introduction of annual bonuses for catchment communities

Provision of scholarships for tertiary education

 Launch of apprenticeship programmes for local residents”.

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Prof Jane Naana has not done anything for women since NDC came to power – Otiko Djaba

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Otiko Djaba, a former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has called out Ghana’s Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, questioning her effectiveness as the highest woman in a leadership position.

According to Otiko Afisa Djaba, Prof Opoku-Agyemang has not done anything for women since she assumed the office as vice president.

Speaking on Adom FM, Otiko Afisa Djaba stated, “She is the highest woman to date in a position of leadership and decision-making. She attained this feat to be able to represent women in the country, and so, she must be able to effectively use her position to help girls and women”.

“She has to be very firm to make sure what has happened will never repeat itself. She has the right to speak to the press and issue statements, but the actions to ensure that the investigations are ongoing properly are what is needed, and she must be able to put her foot down,” Djaba added.

Otiko Afisa Djaba, speaking on the Obuasi SHTS incident, called on the Vice President to take a firmer stance to ensure the matter is properly investigated.

She added, “Nothing should be swept under the carpet. She should make sure the affected female students receive psychological support. The mental anguish of somebody touching you in a way that you know is unacceptable and a taboo must be dealt with”.

“Vice President, this is a serious call to action. Since she came to power, we haven’t seen what she has done for women. She must stand firm and make sure the female students get the needed help as well as ensure their education isn’t affected by what has happened,” she concluded.

Meanwhile, the Vice-President has finally broken her silence concerning the sexual assault case involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).

According to Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the law should take its course in the sexual assault case involving the headmaster, describing the matter as a serious national concern.

The Vice President argued that the seriousness of the allegations made it important for the legal process to be allowed to proceed without interference.

Commenting on the controversy, Professor Opoku-Agyemang, in a video shared on X, stated, “What I want to say at this point is that this is a very, very serious matter. It is a matter of concern to all of us, and it is a matter of national concern”.

“What I want to see is that we all allow the law to take its course because this is a very serious matter, especially as it affects the lives of people, not only in the present but also going into the future. So let’s allow the law to take its course,” the Vice-President added.

“We have all followed what is going on in our country regarding the case of sexual assault,” she said.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang disclosed that he will continue to monitor developments.

She added, “I want all of you to be aware that I followed this even when we were away, and I have received some reactions”.

“I’ve seen what the party did regarding this gentleman who wanted to run on our ticket. I’ve seen the letter that was written by our Secretary General,” she said.

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Embattled Obuasi SHTS headmaster granted self-recognisance bail

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Zakaria Abdulai, the suspended Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, has revealed that he has been cautioned and granted self-recognisance bail by the Police.

His comment follows the Interior Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, revealing that Zakaria Abdulai was arrested over sexual misconduct allegations.

According to Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka. the case had been transferred from the regional level to Police Headquarters for investigation.

The Interior Minister said the matter came to his attention on September 7, when the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) received a report.

He revealed that he subsequently requested that the investigation be handled at the national level.

“We’ve been able to get one of the ladies; maybe I shouldn’t be putting so much information out. About semen, we are getting DNA… So, what is happening is that this gentleman has been arrested. He’s going through the due process,” the Minister said.

The Interior Minister explained that investigators were considering DNA evidence but would require a court order before collecting DNA samples, in accordance with the law.

Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka stressed that the headmaster was presumed innocent until proven guilty and said he would have the opportunity to respond to the allegations as the investigation continued.

Speaking in an interview with Radio Show Host Blakk Rasta, Zakaria Abdulai stated, “I have been cautioned because one girl and her parents said I have raped her. So they reported, I was cautioned, and as a headmaster I was given self-recognisance bail. I’m waiting for court days”.

“If I give you the turn of events for this particular girl who is claiming I have raped her, you’ll be shocked”, he added.

When asked by Blakk Rasta if she is a bad girl, he stated,  “I don’t know her, but I know she has given birth; she has a child. But I cannot judge her whether she is bad or good.

But I have my story, and the committee that did the investigation have heard my story as against the girl and her people”.

Meanwhile, the embattled headmaster has sued investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni and Multimedia Group Limited for defamation, demanding GH¢2 million in damages over publications he claims damaged his reputation.

In a writ of summons and statement of claim filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Abdulai is seeking a declaration that statements allegedly published by the defendants about him were false, defamatory and malicious.

The suit, dated October 16, 2026, relates to publications the plaintiff says were broadcast in May 2023 on Multimedia Group platforms, including Joy FM, Adom FM, MyJoyOnline and Joy TV.

The programmes cited in the court documents include the Super Morning Show and its midmorning show.

According to the statement of claim, the publications accused Zakaria Abdulai of sexually harassing female students at Obuasi SHTS.

He further alleges that the defendants published claims that a female student who had suffered sexual abuse presented a pair of shorts stained with his semen to Mr Manasseh Azure Awuni.

Mr Abdulai argues that the allegations were published without sufficient evidence to support them and have harmed his reputation as an educationist, school administrator and politician.

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Watch Kwame Dzokoto’s final moment before collapsing during radio discussion

A video has surfaced of the moment Kwame Dzokoto, a veteran Ghanaian Actor and popular TV personality, collapsed during a live radio discussion.

During the discussion, Dzokoto, who was speaking about former President Akufo-Addo, suddenly appeared to be unwell.

He was seen picking up a bottle of water and handing it to another panellist to help him open the lid.

The video footage suddenly switched to the host, who was heard asking Dzokoto a follow-up question about his submission.

However, the host abruptly ended the broadcast after Dzokoto reportedly collapsed while responding to his question.

Meanwhile, reports disclosed that Kwame Dzokoto died after collapsing during a panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa.

The information gathered disclosed that the late Kwame Dzokoto was rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Kwame Dzokoto, a politician and actor, was well known for his role in Effiewura and Edziban TV Show.

The late politician’s death was confirmed by a close source of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

However, further details surrounding the circumstances of his death are yet to be made public.

Meanwhile, some months ago, Kwame Dzokoto recounted how First Lady Lordina Mahama intervened when he was battling health complications.

He disclosed that Lordina Mahama helped secure support from business mogul Ibrahim Mahama for his treatment abroad.

Speaking to media personality Blakk Rasta, Kwame Dzokoto stated, “I was battling with BP related to the heart and all sorts of things, but by his grace, the First Lady got to know of it, and then she pressured Ibrahim Mahama. He took me outside for the surgery and all. In fact, I am healthy and doing well”.

“I’m proud of the Mahama family. Their political side is there, but then when it comes to serving humanity, if we have about eight people who decide to take charge to help people in their philanthropic way, I think the world will be a lovely place to live,” Dzokoto noted.

Also, Kwame Dzokoto addressed a viral photograph that sparked concerns about his health.

He explained that the condition seen in the photograph was not the result of a serious underlying illness.

Kwame Dzokoto disclosed that he had stopped taking sugar and had switched to honey as an alternative, adding that he later discovered that the honey he had purchased had been mixed with caramel sugar.

He disclosed that consuming the product had a temporary effect on his body, causing him to swell.

“That picture was exaggerated, and that was it. But naturally I’m fine,” he said.

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GoldBod to inject US$1.5bn forex in October to support cedi

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The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced plans to supply US$1.5 billion in foreign exchange to the market in October 2026.

According to GoldBod, the move forms part of efforts to support the cedi and improve dollar liquidity.

GoldBod detailed that under the programme, US$1 billion is expected to be supplied to authorised commercial banks, while another US$500 million is earmarked for the Bank of Ghana for reserve accumulation.

They further disclosed that the interventions were supporting the recovery and stability of the local currency amid a period of appreciation against the US dollar on the interbank market.

According to GoldBod, the Ghana cedi had recorded more than three consecutive weeks of appreciation against the dollar, noting that increased foreign exchange supply was helping to improve liquidity and ease pressure on the local currency.

In a Facebook post on Thursday, October 22, GoldBod stated, “The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) continues to support the recovery and stability of the Ghana cedi through increased foreign exchange supply to the market.

With over three consecutive weeks of appreciation against the US dollar on the interbank market, GoldBod’s interventions are helping to improve dollar liquidity and ease pressure on the local currency.

As part of its October 2026 programme, GoldBod plans to supply US$1 billion to authorised commercial banks and US$500 million to the Bank of Ghana for reserve accumulation.

This follows a reported US$130 million spot FX sale at GH¢11.60 per dollar, reinforcing GoldBod’s commitment to foreign exchange market stability and Ghana’s broader economic recovery”.

In other news,  Dr Johnson Asiama, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, has said the central bank sometimes deliberately allows the cedi to weaken slightly at certain periods as part of its broader economic management strategy.

The BoG Governor highlighted that recent movements in the value of the cedi should not necessarily be interpreted as a loss of control by the central bank.

According to Dr Johnson Asiama, allowing the foreign exchange market to adjust at certain times forms part of the Bank of Ghana’s policy approach.

Speaking at the launch of the Central Securities Depository’s InvestorConnect mobile application, the BoG Governor stated, “Sometimes it’s okay to allow the system to adjust. Sometimes it’s a deliberate policy to allow the cedi to depreciate a little bit. It’s all within the strategy”.

“Managing an economy, some days things might look challenging. It doesn’t mean we have lost control,” he said.

Meanwhile, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President and NPP Presidential Candidate for the 2028 election, has credited the Ghana cedi appreciation under the John Mahama-led NDC government to the IMF policy reversal in 2025.

Dr Bawumia revealed that Ghana’s IMF programme under the Akufo-Addo government contributed to the rapid depreciation of the cedi between 2022 and 2024.

According to Dr Bawumia, the IMF programme capped the  Bank of Ghana’s foreign exchange market interventions at a maximum of $80 million per month.

Dr Bawumia argued that the IMF cap meant the Bank of Ghana could use a maximum of $960 million a year to support the cedi.

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@ghnow_ Beneficiaries express gratitude to Hon. Emmanuel Nii Commey for organizing the free health screening, particularly for women in the Obom Domeabra Constituency. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Beneficiaries express gratitude to Hon. Emmanuel Nii Commey for organizing the free health screening, particularly for women in the Obom Domeabra Constituency. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

BREAKING – Ghanaian Actor Kwame Dzokoto dead

Kwame Dzokoto, a veteran  Ghanaian Actor and popular TV personality, has reportedly died.

According to reports, Kwame Dzokoto died after collapsing during a panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa.

The information gathered disclosed that the late Kwame Dzokoto was rushed to a hospital in Tarkwa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Kwame Dzokoto, a politician and actor, was well known for his role in Effiewura and Edziban TV Show.

The late politician’s death was confirmed by a close source of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

However, further details surrounding the circumstances of his death are yet to be made public.

Meanwhile, some months ago, Kwame Dzokoto recounted how First Lady Lordina Mahama intervened when he was battling health complications.

He disclosed that Lordina Mahama helped secure support from business mogul Ibrahim Mahama for his treatment abroad.

Speaking to media personality Blakk Rasta, Kwame Dzokoto stated, “I was battling with BP related to the heart and all sorts of things, but by his grace, the First Lady got to know of it, and then she pressured Ibrahim Mahama. He took me outside for the surgery and all. In fact, I am healthy and doing well”.

“I’m proud of the Mahama family. Their political side is there, but then when it comes to serving humanity, if we have about eight people who decide to take charge to help people in their philanthropic way, I think the world will be a lovely place to live,” Dzokoto noted.

Also, Kwame Dzokoto addressed a viral photograph that sparked concerns about his health.

He explained that the condition seen in the photograph was not the result of a serious underlying illness.

Kwame Dzokoto disclosed that he had stopped taking sugar and had switched to honey as an alternative, adding that he later discovered that the honey he had purchased had been mixed with caramel sugar.

He disclosed that consuming the product had a temporary effect on his body, causing him to swell.

“That picture was exaggerated, and that was it. But naturally I’m fine,” he said.

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NDC aspirant Emmanuel Nii Commey organises free breast cancer screening in Obom Domeabra

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Emmanuel Nii Commey, an aspiring constituency executive member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Obom Domeabra, has organised a free breast cancer screening exercise for residents to promote awareness and encourage the early detection of the disease.

During the event, participants received education on breast cancer, including guidance on how to conduct breast self-examinations to identify unusual changes that may require medical attention.

Residents were encouraged to seek prompt medical care whenever they noticed abnormalities in their breasts. The educational session also allowed participants to ask questions and clarify misconceptions about the disease.

One woman raised a question about a belief she had heard, asking, “I heard that if your husband plays with your breasts, you won’t get breast cancer.”

The discussion provided an opportunity to address misconceptions and emphasise the importance of accurate information about breast cancer prevention and early detection.

Following the educational session, the women underwent breast ultrasound screenings and mammogram examinations as part of the free medical exercise.

The programme attracted a large number of residents, with women from across Obom Domeabra forming the majority of participants.

Beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to Hon. Emmanuel Nii Commey for organising the initiative, particularly for providing women with access to free breast cancer screening and health education.

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@ghnow_ “I heard that if your husband plays with your breasts, you won’t get breast cancer,” a woman asks during a breast cancer awareness session. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
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@ghnow_ Beneficiaries express gratitude to Hon. Emmanuel Nii Commey for organizing the free health screening, particularly for women in the Obom Domeabra Constituency. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

In related news, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has painted a grim picture of Ghana’s breast cancer challenges, revealing that nearly 2,000 people die from breast cancer in Ghana every year.

According to the Gender Minister disclosed that Ghana records about 5,000 new cases of breast cancer annually, with nearly 2000 deayhs.

Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey further stressed the importance of awareness, early detection, timely diagnosis and access to appropriate care in reducing the impact of the disease.

Speaking at the Ministry officially launched this year’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, popularly known as Pink October, in Ho in the Volta Region.

In a Facebook post, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection stated, “On 1st October 2026, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection officially launched this year’s ‘National Breast Cancer Awareness Month’, popularly known as Pink October, with a call for early detection, timely treatment and greater support for persons affected by breast cancer.

Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey said breast cancer should not be viewed solely as a health issue, as its impact extends to families, livelihoods, emotional well-being and participation in community life. She said the Ministry was particularly concerned about the social and economic factors that affect women and others who are diagnosed with the disease.

The Minister noted that Ghana records about 5,000 new cases of breast cancer annually, resulting in nearly 2,000 deaths. She therefore stressed the importance of awareness, early detection, timely diagnosis and access to appropriate care in reducing the impact of the disease.

Hon. Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey also called for myths and misconceptions surrounding breast cancer to be addressed, noting that such beliefs can discourage people from going for screening and seeking medical support. She urged persons who detect symptoms or receive a diagnosis to seek medical treatment promptly, while other forms of support could complement medical care”.

‘Ablakwa is a thief; he and his wife will go to jail’ – NPP’s Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah alleges

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Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah, a National Communication Team Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has made a shocking allegation against the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and his wife.

According to Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah, Ablakwa is a thief and will be jailed no matter what.

He further alleged that Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and his wife will go to jail, claiming that his wife was responsible for buying the tickets to evacuate Ghanaians from South Africa.

Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah also alleged that Ablakwa embezzled money meant for the evacuation of some Ghanaians from South Africa, spending it on Fantana.

Speaking on Onua FM, Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah alleged, saying, “What pains me is that he has given all the money he took to Fantana. Do you know his girl is Fantana? He has taken all the stolen money to Fantana”.

“Ablakwa is a serious thief, and no matter what, he would go to jail. He and his wife will go to jail because his wife was the one who bought the tickets,” he alleged.

His comment comes on the back of claims by the  New Patriotic Party (NPP) alleging that the Foreign Affairs Ministry under Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa inflated the charter flight for Ghanaian South African evacuees by $450,000.

According to the NPP, documents released by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa show that each of the three charter flights cost US$750,000, a total of US$2.25 million to airlift about 900 evacuees.

The NPP detailed that industry checks put the cost of chartering a comparable aircraft from Ethiopian Airlines or Air Tanzania at between US$180,000 and US$300,000 per flight.

The NPP argued that the cost of the three flights shouldn’t have been more than US$900,000.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the NPP National Communications Director, said the reported cost meant about US$2,500 was spent to fly a single passenger from South Africa to Ghana.

Speaking at a press conference, Dennis Miracles Aboagye stated, “The Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs is telling us he paid $750,000 for one aeroplane. Just one”.

“Our checks from the industry place the maximum cost of chartering a flight from Ethiopian Airlines and Air Tanzania between $180,000 and $300,000”, Aboagye said.

He added, “Strangely, the Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs is telling us he paid $750,000 for one airplane.

Publish the original Ethiopian Airlines invoices for all three flights,” Aboagye said. “If the figures are honest, the original invoices will settle this in a day.”

“If the figures are honest, the original invoices will settle this in a day.  If they are not produced, Ghanaians will draw their own conclusions”, he stated.

Meanwhile, the opposition party is demanding the release of documents covering the evacuation exercise, particularly the original invoices for the flights, to enable public scrutiny of the expenditure.

“Publish the original Ethiopia Airlines invoices for all three flights so we can have some proper conversation with the airlines and ask them questions as to how and why it ripped off this country at such a crucial time,” Dennis Miracles Aboagye stated.

The NPP demand comes amid concerns over the management of funds allocated to the evacuation exercise.

NPP alleged that more than GH¢16 million remains unaccounted for.

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@ghnow_ Hon. Nii Emmanuel Commey, an aspiring NDC executive member in the Domeabra Obom Constituency, organizes free breast cancer screening for residents of Domeabra. #GHnow #fyp ♬ Breast Cancer Awareness Song – The Lyrical Lanterns

Ato Forson has crippled Mahama’s Ministers – Stephen Atubiga

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Stephen Atubiga, a Founder and Leader of the National Liberation Congress (NLC), has raised concerns about the ineffectiveness of ministers under the Mahama government, laying the blame on Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.

According to Stephen Atubiga, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ato Forson, has crippled President John Mahama’s ministers.

He argued that all the sectors of Mahama’s ministers are not functioning because funds are not being released by the Finance Minister.

In a Facebook post, Stephen Atubiga stated, “My brothers, all is not well on the ground behind big brother JDM’s government.

If you do not immediately take strategic positions behind the scenes to support JDM and help him run his government alongside the party structure, just as former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s family did for him during his crisis, you will see stones thrown at leadership towards the 2028 elections. People will remove their shoes and sandals and run for their lives from the anger of the grassroots.

Are you all pretending you don’t know that JDM’s government is collapsing internally? Shame on us all.

All his sector Ministers are not functioning because funds are not being released by the Finance Minister. The requirement for clearance from the Finance Minister has crippled the Ministers. That is a topic for another day”.

In related news, Hassan Ayariga, the founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), has criticised the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, over his handling of government funds.

According to Hassan Ayariga, Ato Forson is holding on to funds approved by Parliament, leaving several ministries struggling to carry out their activities.

He described Ato Forson as sitting on so much money and acting like a demigod while ministries are struggling.

Speaking in an interview on Metro TV, Hassan Ayariga fumed, saying, “We have a Finance Minister today who is sitting on so much money, and all the ministries are struggling. With the intention that we don’t want to give money to the ministries because we have to do what is called commitment authorisation before you are given money to do a project.

“Some ministers have projects in front of them that have gone through Parliament, received ratification and had their budgets approved by Parliament. The Minister for Finance sits in his office and becomes a demigod and is not releasing resources to any of them,” he said.

He further alleged that despite the delays in releasing funds to the various ministries, the Finance Minister has been holding meetings in other regions every week.

Hassan Ayariga questioned the need for the minister to travel regularly for press conferences and meetings while funds needed by the ministries remained unavailable.

He alleged, “I saw him say something like that, which actually made me so upset, that he doesn’t want to release money for them to go and be having conferences and travel anyhow and do what? What do you mean? Every week, you go to Volta Serene Hotel.

“Drive from Accra every week. The hotel is owned by Sky, something like that. You are driving every day, every week, to go and have press conferences and to go and have meetings. That is not an expenditure,” he added.

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Ghanaian man in US busted over US$60,000 church scam

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A Ghanaian man, Samuel Opoku, has been arrested in the United States over an alleged email fraud scheme that reportedly cost a church more than US$60,000.

Reports disclosed that Opoku was arrested alongside Ousmane Gassama Diaby, who is also accused of participating in the alleged scheme. Both men are facing criminal charges in connection with the case.

According to a report by FOX 5 Atlanta published on October 19, 2026, Diaby, who resides in Arlington, Virginia, had been wanted by authorities for several months while in Ghana before his eventual arrest.

Information gathered disclosed that the investigation began in 2025 when the Troup County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division received a complaint concerning the loss of tens of thousands of dollars by a local church.

Investigators subsequently traced the funds to the two men, leading to Opoku’s arrest, while a warrant was later issued for Diaby.

Additionally, Diaby was eventually apprehended in October 2026 after law enforcement officers travelled to New Jersey to arrest him shortly after he arrived from Ghana.

According to Authorities, the suspects manipulated email communications and established fraudulent accounts to divert payments intended for a legitimate organisation.

The suspects allegedly redirected the funds into accounts they controlled and withdrew the money through ATM transactions.

Lt Stewart Smith of the Troup County Sheriff’s Office explained, “And what they did, they were manipulating emails, manipulating accounts where this church had a relationship with a previous organisation, and the church legitimately thought they were sending funds to this legitimate organisation.

“And what these two individuals were doing, they were creating other accounts and the money was being deposited in there, and they were able to take that and actually make cash transactions from ATM machines,” he said.

Diaby has been charged with multiple felonies, including five counts of identity theft, money laundering, theft by taking, and initiating deceptive commercial emails.

Opoku is also facing similar charges in connection with the alleged scheme.

In related news, President of the United States Donald Trump has announced a fraud whistleblower incentive program offering tipsters a 1% commission on uncovered fraud amounts.

According to Donald Trump, whistleblowers who expose fraud can receive up to $10 million for a $1 billion recovery.

Trump made the announcement in the Oval Office alongside Vice President JD Vance and independent journalist Nick Shirley.

The move forms part of the Trump administration’s move to intensify efforts to tackle the misuse of public funds.

Speaking in a video shared by Fox News, Donald Trump stated, “Here is what we are going to be doing. If you turn somebody in and you, let’s say, report, and you find $1 billion, we are giving a commission to that person of 1%. It’s a lot of money.

And if it’s 10 billion, 200 billion, 400 billion, we’re giving a 1% commission to that person. You have to prove that you were the one and prove that it was you”.

Some netizens reacting to Trump’s announcement stated, “We know exactly what to look for now.

Let’s expose every criminal scumbag.

This 1% commission is a great idea.

Incentivise passive neighbours to stop ignoring the criminals around them, wake up, and get active in exposing and rooting out crime!

Strong move + it’ll get results”.

Another X user added, “Brilliant idea. If a citizen exposes major fraud and saves taxpayers millions, why shouldn’t they share in the recovery? Alberta should study a program like this. Give people a real incentive to uncover waste and fraud, and make the system work for taxpayers”.

A netizen added, “I would like to report the federal government is defrauding us to the tune of about $2.4 trillion a year via the 16th amendment income tax.

I will gladly donate my one per cent commission back towards the federal debt”.

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11 Ghanaians duped GH¢40,000 each over visa scam rescued in Nigeria

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Eleven Ghanaians have been rescued in Nigeria by the Ogun State Police Command after they were allegedly held hostage in Sagamu.

Reports disclosed that the Ghanaian nationals were lured to the country with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, by the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Oluseyi Babaseyi, revealed that the victims, who were made up of seven males and four females, were rescued by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit following intelligence received on October 19, 2026.

The statement stated, “Acting on actionable intelligence received on 19 October 2026, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit immediately mobilised to the identified hideout and safely rescued all eleven victims”.

According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicated that the victims were allegedly tricked by a fellow Ghanaian national who promised to facilitate their overseas travel.

“Each reportedly paid GH¢40,000 before being brought to Nigeria and held against their will,” the statement added.

The Ogun State Police Command further disclosed that the victims were receiving appropriate care and support, adding that detectives have intensified efforts to track persons connected with the alleged criminal network.

“No safe haven for criminals who exploit the hopes of others,”

“For the Command, every credible lead matters, every life matters, and protecting the public remains paramount,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, Superintendent William Ayariga, the Director of the Anti-Trafficking Unit of the Ghana Police Service, has revealed the models used by human traffickers to lure unsuspecting Ghanaians.

According to Superintendent William Ayariga, criminals are increasingly using fake travel opportunities and romance scams to lure unsuspecting victims into human trafficking networks.

He revealed that traffickers often pose as friends, acquaintances or romantic partners living abroad, convincing their targets.

Superintendent Ayariga disclosed that financial exploitation often begins before victims leave Ghana, stressing that perpetrators demand payments under the pretext of processing travel documents, securing employment or arranging overseas opportunities.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, October 22, Superintendent Ayariga stated, “Human trafficking as a crime is on the rise, and a lot of people are falling victim. The perpetrators are using different models to lure unsuspecting Ghanaians into trafficking. They are using models such as romance scams and travel abroad scams.

“The travel abroad scams are on the increase. It is mostly carried out by friends and acquaintances. They will call and tell you that they are in Canada, the USA, Japan or France. They will tell you that the company they work with needs staff, and so they will refer you to an agent, and they will demand money.

“After paying the money, they are lured to other West African countries and all their documents are confiscated on arrival, but we are working hard to stop it.”

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Romance scams, travel abroad – Police expose how human traffickers lure victims

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Superintendent William Ayariga, the Director of the Anti-Trafficking Unit of the Ghana Police Service, has revealed the models used by human traffickers to lure unsuspecting Ghanaians.

According to Superintendent William Ayariga, criminals are increasingly using fake travel opportunities and romance scams to lure unsuspecting victims into human trafficking networks.

He revealed that traffickers often pose as friends, acquaintances or romantic partners living abroad, convincing their targets.

Superintendent Ayariga disclosed that financial exploitation often begins before victims leave Ghana, stressing that perpetrators demand payments under the pretext of processing travel documents, securing employment or arranging overseas opportunities.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, October 22, Superintendent Ayariga stated, “Human trafficking as a crime is on the rise, and a lot of people are falling victim. The perpetrators are using different models to lure unsuspecting Ghanaians into trafficking. They are using models such as romance scams and travel abroad scams.

“The travel abroad scams are on the increase. It is mostly carried out by friends and acquaintances. They will call and tell you that they are in Canada, the USA, Japan or France. They will tell you that the company they work with needs staff, and so they will refer you to an agent, and they will demand money.

“After paying the money, they are lured to other West African countries and all their documents are confiscated on arrival, but we are working hard to stop it.”

In related news, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has blown an alarm on fraudulent football contracts linked to human trafficking, urging young athletes to exercise extra caution.

COP Lydia Yaako Donkor urged young athletes to exercise extra caution when considering overseas offers that promise lucrative football contracts, international trials and scholarships.

According to COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, sports must build dreams, not become a trap for human trafficking.

In a social media post on X, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor disclosed that criminals are exploiting the dreams of young people by using such offers to deceive and traffic them.

COP Lydia Yaako Donkor in his post wrote, “SPORTS MUST BUILD DREAMS, NOT BECOME A TRAP FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

Every young athlete dreams of an opportunity to succeed. For some, it is a professional football contract, an international trial, or a scholarship abroad. Unfortunately, criminal networks are exploiting these dreams to deceive and traffic vulnerable young people.

I delivered an address on “Addressing Human Trafficking in Sports in Ghana” at a training programme supported by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, focused on strengthening the capacity of officers to identify, investigate, and prevent human trafficking.

In my remarks, I emphasised the need for parents, coaches, football academies, sports administrators, and young athletes to remain vigilant. Promises of international contracts, scholarships, and professional opportunities must be carefully verified. No young person should lose their freedom, dignity, or future while pursuing a sporting dream.

At the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), we remain committed to strengthening intelligence-led investigations, protecting victims, and working with sporting institutions and international partners to identify and dismantle trafficking networks.

Sports should remain a pathway to opportunity, discipline, and national pride. As we strengthen Ghana’s fight against human trafficking, our responsibility is to ensure that young talents are protected from exploitation and given the opportunity to pursue their dreams safely.

Let us protect their dreams, safeguard their future, and ensure that no child becomes a victim of trafficking in the name of sports”.

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‘A bunch of old useless fools’ – Fantana blasts Gyewu-Appiah, threatens lawsuit over Ablakwa claim

Fantana, a Ghanaian musician, has threatened legal action against Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah, a National Communication Team Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following allegation level against her during a radio programme.

Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah on Onua FM made a shocking allegation against the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

According to Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah, Ablakwa has embezzled money meant for the evacuation of some Ghanaians from South Africa, spending it on Fantana.

Speaking on Onua FM, Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah alleged, saying, “What pains me is that he has given all the money he took to Fantana. Do you know his girl is Fantana? He has taken all the stolen money to Fantana”.

He further alleged that Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and his wife will go to jail.

“Ablakwa is a serious thief, and no matter what, he would go to jail. He and his wife will go to jail because his wife was the one who bought the tickets,” he alleged.

Fantana, in an X post, reacting to Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah’s allegation, threatened legal action against him.

According to Fantana, the allegations made by Gyewu-Appiah are false, stressing he had no right to sit on the radio to spread lies.

“I’m going to sue you for lying on me!!!!! A bunch of old useless fools sitting on the radio spreading lies! God punish you, useless men!” Fantana stated.

The brouhaha stems from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) alleging that the Foreign Affairs Ministry under Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa inflated the charter flight for Ghanaian South African evacuees by $450,000.

According to the NPP, documents released by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa show that each of the three charter flights cost US$750,000, a total of US$2.25 million to airlift about 900 evacuees.

The NPP detailed that industry checks put the cost of chartering a comparable aircraft from Ethiopian Airlines or Air Tanzania at between US$180,000 and US$300,000 per flight.

The NPP argued that the cost of the three flights shouldn’t have been more than US$900,000.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the NPP National Communications Director, said the reported cost meant about US$2,500 was spent to fly a single passenger from South Africa to Ghana.

Speaking at a press conference, Dennis Miracles Aboagye stated, “The Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs is telling us he paid $750,000 for one aeroplane. Just one”.

“Our checks from the industry place the maximum cost of chartering a flight from Ethiopian Airlines and Air Tanzania between $180,000 and $300,000”, Aboagye said.

He added, “Strangely, the Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs is telling us he paid $750,000 for one airplane.

Publish the original Ethiopian Airlines invoices for all three flights,” Aboagye said. “If the figures are honest, the original invoices will settle this in a day.”

“If the figures are honest, the original invoices will settle this in a day.  If they are not produced, Ghanaians will draw their own conclusions”, he stated.

Meanwhile, the opposition party is demanding the release of documents covering the evacuation exercise, particularly the original invoices for the flights, to enable public scrutiny of the expenditure.

“Publish the original Ethiopia Airlines invoices for all three flights so we can have some proper conversation with the airlines and ask them questions as to how and why it ripped off this country at such a crucial time,” Dennis Miracles Aboagye stated.

The NPP demand comes amid concerns over the management of funds allocated to the evacuation exercise.

NPP alleged that more than GH¢16 million remains unaccounted for.

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Trump promises 1% reward to whistleblowers who expose fraud

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President of the United States Donald Trump has announced a fraud whistleblower incentive program offering tipsters a 1% commission on uncovered fraud amounts.

According to Donald Trump, whistleblowers who expose fraud can receive up to $10 million for a $1 billion recovery.

Trump made the announcement in the Oval Office alongside Vice President JD Vance and independent journalist Nick Shirley.

The move forms part of the Trump administration’s move to intensify efforts to tackle the misuse of public funds.

Speaking in a video shared by Fox News, Donald Trump stated, “Here is what we are going to be doing. If you turn somebody in and you, let’s say, report, and you find $1 billion, we are giving a commission to that person of 1%. It’s a lot of money.

And if it’s 10 billion, 200 billion, 400 billion, we’re giving a 1% commission to that person. You have to prove that you were the one and prove that it was you”.

Some netizens reacting to Trump’s announcement stated, “We know exactly what to look for now.

Let’s expose every criminal scumbag.

This 1% commission is a great idea.

Incentivise passive neighbours to stop ignoring the criminals around them, wake up, and get active in exposing and rooting out crime!

Strong move + it’ll get results”.

Another X user added, “Brilliant idea. If a citizen exposes major fraud and saves taxpayers millions, why shouldn’t they share in the recovery? Alberta should study a program like this. Give people a real incentive to uncover waste and fraud, and make the system work for taxpayers”.

A netizen added, “I would like to report the federal government is defrauding us to the tune of about $2.4 trillion a year via the 16th amendment income tax.

I will gladly donate my one per cent commission back towards the federal debt”.

However, back home in Ghana, dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has criticised the John Mahama-led government for allowing the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) into the country to arrest individuals allegedly involved in fraud.

Describing Ghana as a country that is not serious, Shatta Wale questioned why the FBI’s involvement in tackling fraud appeared to be a major issue in Ghana when similar activities occur in other countries.

He argued that he has been in music for about 25 years; I have bought a Rolls Royce, a Lamborghini, all from my fucking music. And someone will say Shatta Wale is committing fraud.

He explained that he is not a snitch and, therefore, would not give information about his friends whom he claims are fraudsters.

Speaking during his ShattaFest 2026 show at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 17, Shatta Wale stated, “Ghana is a fucking country. I have been doing music for about 25 years; I have bought a Rolls Royce, a Lamborghini, all from my fucking music. And someone will say Shatta Wale is committing fraud.

“Let me tell you today that I have a lot of fraudsters as my friends, but I am not a snitch to snitch on them. And the country isn’t even good, so if you would be a fraudster, continue,” he said.

“I do dream of prison, and it’s because of music; they jailed me, and when I think about that thing, I do get angry. If the government wants to fight you, I will ensure that we both will fight the government.

“It’s about time our old men who run the system and think they are in the offices should try and help us; otherwise, we will help ourselves and look for our own president who will rule Ghana.”

Shatta Wale also slammed the Mahama government for allowing the FBI to arrest some Ghanaians over alleged fraudulent activities.

He further urged the Ghanaian youth to look for money no matter what it takes.

“We know plenty of countries where things are going on, but only in Ghana, they are bringing the FBI, wossop? If you had done something better for us, do you think boys would commit fraud?

“Badman, wherever you are, look for your money, protect yourselves, and when they come, brush them. If the government won’t find work for us, we will look for one,” he added.

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What did NPP MP Mavis Nkansah-Boadu write to anger Agonamanhene? See the letter

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The letter from Afigya Sekyere East MP Mavis Nkansah-Boadu that triggered a dispute with Agonamanhene, Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II, has surfaced, revealing the invitation that the traditional ruler considered disrespectful to his authority.

The said letter, dated October 8, 2026, invited the Omanhene of the Agona Traditional Area to the grand finale of the MNB Inter-Senior High School Football Tournament, scheduled for Friday, October 23, at the Agona Community AstroTurf.

However, the manner in which the traditional ruler was addressed in the invitation reportedly angered him, leading him to ban the MP from organising social events within his traditional jurisdiction.

Agonamanhene described the wording as disrespectful and an affront to his traditional authority, insisting that he had completed the customary rites and ceremonies required to affirm his status.

In a separate letter titled “Disrespectful Conduct,” Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II took issue with the description of him as “The Chief, Agona Traditional Council,” arguing that the description, “The Chief, Agona Traditional Council,” failed to recognise his status as the Omanhene of the Agona Traditional Area.

According to the chief, he swore an oath before Agona Amantuonson on June 4, 2026, and later before the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on June 29, 2026. He also sat in state on July 2 and 3, offered his Aseda to the Asantehene on July 27, and celebrated his maiden Akwasidae and Big Akwasidae on July 19 and August 30, respectively.

Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II further noted that several public officials, including the Sekyere South Municipal Police Commander, the Municipal Director of Education and the Municipal Chief Executive, Evans Twumasi, had attended his traditional programmes and paid homage to him.

He accused the MP of failing to show similar recognition despite her periodic visits to Agona township.

“You, the Hon. Mavis Nkansah Boadu, is yet to show respect and reverence to me as the Omanhene of Agona Traditional Council Area, Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II (and by extension the Otumfuo Asantehene) during your periodic visits to Agona Township,” the letter stated.

The Omanhene said the invitation had come as a surprise and described it as “an insult of the highest order.” He also questioned why the MP had invited him to an event being held under her patronage without, in his view, appropriately acknowledging his traditional status.

In response, he announced an immediate prohibition on social events organised by the MP anywhere within his traditional jurisdiction, explicitly including the football tournament scheduled for October 23.

“You are banned with immediate effect from holding any social event (particularly the Tournament in question scheduled for 23rd October, 2026) within my Traditional jurisdiction,” the letter directed.

The ban covers Agona, Bipoa, Wiamoase, Bedomase, Afamanaso, Akrofonso and Amponyinamoa.

“I will not allow any misconduct to undermine my authority and for that matter, Asanteman,” the Omanhene declared.

Reports disclosed that the dispute centres on the invitation issued by Mavis Nkansah-Boadu for the final of the MNB Inter-Senior High School Football Tournament. The letter from the traditional ruler did not indicate whether any further discussions had taken place between the two parties to resolve the disagreement.

See the letter below:

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‘Ablakwa has given all the stolen money to his girlfriend, Fantana’ – Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah alleges 

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Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah, a National Communication Team Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has made a shocking allegation against the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

According to Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah, Ablakwa has embezzled money meant for the evacuation of some Ghanaians from South Africa, spending it on Fantana.

Speaking on Onua FM, Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah alleged, saying, “What pains me is that he has given all the money he took to Fantana. Do you know his girl is Fantana? He has taken all the stolen money to Fantana”.

He further alleged that Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and his wife will go to jail.

“Ablakwa is a serious thief, and no matter what, he would go to jail. He and his wife will go to jail because his wife was the one who bought the tickets,” he alleged.

His comment comes on the back of claims by the  New Patriotic Party (NPP) alleging that the Foreign Affairs Ministry under Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa inflated the charter flight for Ghanaian South African evacuees by $450,000.

According to the NPP, documents released by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa show that each of the three charter flights cost US$750,000, a total of US$2.25 million to airlift about 900 evacuees.

The NPP detailed that industry checks put the cost of chartering a comparable aircraft from Ethiopian Airlines or Air Tanzania at between US$180,000 and US$300,000 per flight.

The NPP argued that the cost of the three flights shouldn’t have been more than US$900,000.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the NPP National Communications Director, said the reported cost meant about US$2,500 was spent to fly a single passenger from South Africa to Ghana.

Speaking at a press conference, Dennis Miracles Aboagye stated, “The Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs is telling us he paid $750,000 for one aeroplane. Just one”.

“Our checks from the industry place the maximum cost of chartering a flight from Ethiopian Airlines and Air Tanzania between $180,000 and $300,000”, Aboagye said.

He added, “Strangely, the Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs is telling us he paid $750,000 for one airplane.

Publish the original Ethiopian Airlines invoices for all three flights,” Aboagye said. “If the figures are honest, the original invoices will settle this in a day.”

“If the figures are honest, the original invoices will settle this in a day.  If they are not produced, Ghanaians will draw their own conclusions”, he stated.

Meanwhile, the opposition party is demanding the release of documents covering the evacuation exercise, particularly the original invoices for the flights, to enable public scrutiny of the expenditure.

“Publish the original Ethiopia Airlines invoices for all three flights so we can have some proper conversation with the airlines and ask them questions as to how and why it ripped off this country at such a crucial time,” Dennis Miracles Aboagye stated.

The NPP demand comes amid concerns over the management of funds allocated to the evacuation exercise.

NPP alleged that more than GH¢16 million remains unaccounted for.

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NPP MP Mavis Nkansah-Boadu BANNED by Agonamanhene from holding events on his land

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The Omanhene of the Agona Traditional Area in the Ashanti Region, Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II, has banned Afigya Sekyere East MP Mavis Nkansah-Boadu from holding social events across seven communities under his jurisdiction, including her upcoming inter-SHS football tournament, over an alleged show of disrespect to his traditional authority.

According to the information gathered, the ban follows a dispute over an invitation the MP sent to the traditional ruler to attend the grand finale of the MNB Inter-Senior High School Football Tournament, scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Agona Community AstroTurf.

In a letter dated October 8, 2026, and titled “Disrespectful Conduct,” the Omanhene expressed displeasure with the way he was addressed in the invitation, arguing that the description, “The Chief, Agona Traditional Council,” failed to recognise his status as the Omanhene of the Agona Traditional Area.

He described the wording as a serious affront to his traditional position and authority, insisting that his installation had been completed through the requisite customary rites and ceremonies.

According to the chief, he swore an oath before Agona Amantuonson on June 4, 2026, and later before the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on June 29, 2026. He also sat in state on July 2 and 3, offered his Aseda to the Asantehene on July 27, and celebrated his maiden Akwasidae and Big Akwasidae on July 19 and August 30, respectively.

Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II further noted that several public officials, including the Sekyere South Municipal Police Commander, the Municipal Director of Education and the Municipal Chief Executive, Evans Twumasi, had attended his traditional programmes and paid homage to him.

He accused the MP of failing to show similar recognition despite her periodic visits to Agona township.

“You, the Hon. Mavis Nkansah Boadu, is yet to show respect and reverence to me as the Omanhene of Agona Traditional Council Area, Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II (and by extension the Otumfuo Asantehene) during your periodic visits to Agona Township,” the letter stated.

The Omanhene said the invitation had come as a surprise and described it as “an insult of the highest order.” He also questioned why the MP had invited him to an event being held under her patronage without, in his view, appropriately acknowledging his traditional status.

In response, he announced an immediate prohibition on social events organised by the MP anywhere within his traditional jurisdiction, explicitly including the football tournament scheduled for October 23.

“You are banned with immediate effect from holding any social event (particularly the Tournament in question scheduled for 23rd October, 2026) within my Traditional jurisdiction,” the letter directed.

The ban covers Agona, Bipoa, Wiamoase, Bedomase, Afamanaso, Akrofonso and Amponyinamoa.

“I will not allow any misconduct to undermine my authority and for that matter, Asanteman,” the Omanhene declared.

Reports disclosed that the dispute centres on the invitation issued by Mavis Nkansah-Boadu for the final of the MNB Inter-Senior High School Football Tournament. The letter from the traditional ruler did not indicate whether any further discussions had taken place between the two parties to resolve the disagreement.

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Obuasi SHTS headmaster Zakaria Abdulai sues Manasseh Azure, Multimedia Group for GH¢2m

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Zakaria Abdulai, the embattled headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS),has sued investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni and Multimedia Group Limited for defamation, demanding GH¢2 million in damages over publications he claims damaged his reputation.

In a writ of summons and statement of claim filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Abdulai is seeking a declaration that statements allegedly published by the defendants about him were false, defamatory and malicious.

The suit, dated October 16, 2026, relates to publications the plaintiff says were broadcast in May 2023 on Multimedia Group platforms, including Joy FM, Adom FM, MyJoyOnline and Joy TV.

The programmes cited in the court documents include the Super Morning Show and its midmorning show.

According to the statement of claim, the publications accused Zakaria Abdulai of sexually harassing female students at Obuasi SHTS.

He further alleges that the defendants published claims that a female student who had suffered sexual abuse presented a pair of shorts stained with his semen to Mr Manasseh Azure Awuni.

Mr Abdulai argues that the allegations were published without sufficient evidence to support them and have harmed his reputation as an educationist, school administrator and politician.

The court action also references separate allegations reportedly made by some teachers at Obuasi SHTS in August 2026. Mr Abdulai claims a GES disciplinary body investigated those allegations and found them to be false.

He contends that the accusations nevertheless contributed to his interdiction from office following a recommendation by the Minister of Education.

According to the statement of claim, the publications portrayed him as a sexual offender and an unfit person to serve as a headmaster, damaging his professional standing, personal reputation and marriage.

Mr Abdulai is asking the court to award him GH¢2 million in special damages, alongside general damages for defamation and legal costs.

He is also seeking a perpetual injunction to prevent the defendants from making or publishing further statements about him that are allegedly defamatory.

The writ directs the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days of being served, including the day of service. It warns that failure to comply could result in judgment being entered against them in their absence.

The claims contained in the court documents represent Mr Abdulai’s position in the case and have not been established as findings of the court. The documents available for this report do not contain responses from Mr Manasseh Azure Awuni or Multimedia Group Limited to the allegations.

Meanwhile, the interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, has broken his silence concerning the allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students against him.

 Zakaria Abdulai, in the statement, resigned as Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Juaben Constituency and withdrew from the party’s upcoming constituency chairmanship elections.

According to the Obuasi SHTS headmaster, he pledged to pursue all lawful avenues to clear his name and return to active political engagement.

He thanked friends, relatives and well-wishers who have continued to support him, saying he intends to focus on clearing his name as investigations into the allegations proceed.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, Mr Abdulai stated, “At this time, I intend to devote my attention and resources to pursuing all lawful avenues to clear my name and vindicate my position. I remain hopeful that, once these matters are resolved, I will be able to return to active political engagement and continue contributing to the ideals and aspirations of the NDC,” he stated.

“I wish to express my profound gratitude to my friends, relatives, and all well-wishers who have stood by me and maintained their faith in my innocence in the face of the allegations levelled against me and my office,” he said.

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Seven missing fishermen found in Togo waters

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Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has disclosed that authorities in Ghana are working with the Togolese Navy to secure the safe return of seven fishermen aboard the missing fishing canoe Second Chance after their location was established within Togo’s territorial waters.

Joseph Nelson disclosed that contact had been made with the crew, adding that discussions were ongoing with Togolese authorities to facilitate their return.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, October 21, Mr Nelson said he had received a briefing confirming the development.

He stated, “This afternoon, I had a briefing that some contact has been established with the crew and that their location is within Togolese waters”.

He added that the Togolese Navy had been notified and was expected to support efforts to bring the fishermen safely back to Ghana.

“And so the Togo Navy has also been informed. Efforts are still underway to see how they can get them safely home,” he said.

The development comes after a search and rescue operation was launched on Monday, October 19, following reports that the canoe and its crew had gone missing.

According to the Western Regional Minister, authorities received information about the missing fishermen late on Sunday, October 18, prompting the commencement of the search the following day.

Also, the Western Regional Marine Police Command had earlier announced that it was coordinating the search for the seven crew members after the canoe failed to return from a fishing expedition offshore Axim.

The rescue operation brought together the Ghana Navy, Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Fisheries Commission, coastal police stations and fishing communities.

Police said the canoe’s owner, Nana Kweku Atta, reported the disappearance at the Fishing Harbour Police Station in Sekondi on Sunday, October 18.

Mr Atta told investigators that Second Chance had left the Sekondi Fishing Harbour on Friday, October 9, for a fishing expedition offshore Axim but had not returned as expected.

Attempts to reach the crew by phone were reportedly unsuccessful, prompting concerns about their safety and whereabouts.

Preliminary information later suggested that the canoe might have developed engine trouble while at sea, potentially leaving it adrift and carrying it away from its intended fishing grounds towards Tema and the Volta coast.

Meanwhile, with the crew now reportedly located in Togolese waters, efforts are focused on coordinating their safe return to Ghana.

In related news, in March 2026, Emelia Arthur, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture have presented seven outboard motors to Fishermen in Senya Breku whose equipment was stolen during a pirate attack.

On Tuesday, March 3, Emelia Arthur presented seven outboard motors as part of government efforts to cushion affected fishermen and restore livelihoods.

The seven outboard motors presentation follows earlier reports, which suggested that some fishermen have been attacked at sea and left stranded after armed hijackers allegedly opened fire and made away with outboard motors.

According to the report, the incident occurred at  Senya Breku in the Central Region.

Reports detailed that the victims set out to fish in the early hours of Thursday, February 26, and while reportedly returning to shore, they were attacked.

The fishermen were attacked by the assailants, who were said to be operating a black boat, and they launched the attack.

Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, the Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West, speaking to the media, confirmed the incident.

According to that MP, the attackers targeted fishermen operating seven canoes.

“There was an armed attack at sea. Our fishermen usually go out at night and return early in the morning. Those who went toward the Nyanyano side were reportedly attacked.

“They were robbed of their outboard motors and generator sets by a black boat. I cannot disclose the nationality of the attackers. Investigations are ongoing,” she said.

“The military, the IGP has also dispatched a military marine police unit to help. So the navy is helping, and the marine police are also helping us,” she added.

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Court of Appeal throws out Abronye’s bid to halt Samson Anyenini’s defamation suit

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The Court of Appeal in Kumasi has rejected another application by Bono Regional NPP Chairman Kwame Baffoe, commonly known as Abronye, seeking to suspend the defamation proceedings brought against him by lawyer and journalist Samson Lardy Anyenini.

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Court of Appeal, in its ruling by the three-member panel, presided over by Justice Eric Baah, dismissed Abronye’s renewed application for a stay of proceedings pending an interlocutory appeal.

The court also ordered Abronye to pay GH¢10,000 in costs.

The latest decision represents another setback in his efforts to prevent the substantive case from proceeding at the Kumasi High Court.

Abronye’s latest application follows a series of unsuccessful attempts to halt or dismiss the action.

On November 28, 2025, the Kumasi High Court refused to strike out Samson Lardy Anyenini’s suit; although the court directed a reassessment of the filing fees, it rejected Abronye’s other procedural objections.

The dispute over filing fees subsequently led to a petition to the Chief Justice, and the Judicial Service later issued a circular on February 4, 2026, clarifying the assessment of fees in defamation cases.

Abronye subsequently returned to the High Court, seeking to have the suit struck out over alleged non-compliance with the earlier order.

That application was dismissed on April 17, 2026, with the court directing the defendants to file the required processes within 14 days.

He then applied for a stay of proceedings pending an appeal, but the High Court rejected that request on May 26, 2026.

Meanwhile, Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited has reportedly approached Samson Anyenini to explore an amicable settlement on behalf of itself and its programme host, the first and second defendants in the case.

Abronye, the third defendant, is represented by lawyer David Boakye Mensah, while Mr Anyenini is represented by Etornam Caleb Afutu. Kwadwo Bediako-Baryeh held brief for Mr Afutu at Wednesday’s hearing.

Meanwhile, it must be noted that the Court of Appeal’s decision does not determine whether the allegedly defamatory statements were made or whether the defendants are liable; it also does not dispose of Abronye’s pending interlocutory appeal.

Instead, the ruling removes his latest attempt to suspend proceedings, allowing the substantive defamation action to continue before the Kumasi High Court.

Background

Samson Anyenini instituted the suit in April 2025 against Abronye, Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited and its programme host, Kwaku Kyeremanteng Nkansah, over statements allegedly broadcast on Wontumi TV and Radio.

The statements reportedly described Samson Anyenini as a thief, dishonest and corrupt. They also allegedly accused him of receiving US$50,000 to use his Newsfile programme to disgrace Member of Parliament Rev. John Ntim Fordjour.

Samson Anyenini has denied the allegations and is seeking substantial damages and other reliefs from the defendants.

However, approximately 18 months after the case commenced, Abronye had yet to file a Statement of Defence responding to the claims, according to the account of the proceedings.

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How was a teacher facing sexual allegations promoted to headmaster? – CDD-Ghana chases GES for answers

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Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, a Democracy and Development Fellow in Public Health at CDD-Ghana, has quizzed the Ghana Education Service (GES) on how the headmaster at the centre of the Obuasi Senior High Technical School sexual abuse allegations was appointed, despite claims of sexual misconduct against him.

According to Mr Sarpong Asiedu, allegations concerning Zakari Abdulai’s previous role as an assistant headmaster at another school raise serious concerns about oversight and accountability within the Ghana Education Service (GES).

He argued that the authorities must establish whether the earlier allegations were reported to education officials and, if so, how they were handled before Mr Abdulai was appointed headmaster.

Mr Sarpong Asiedu also questioned whether promoting someone facing unresolved allegations to a position of greater authority could expose students to further harm.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, Kwame Sarpong Asiedu stated, “If that was known, under what circumstances did this person get to be a headmaster?”

He noted that education professionals are expected to safeguard students’ health, saying, “That is, as a parent, if I bring my child to you to take care of them in a boarding house, I am devolving my responsibility as a parent to you, so you are acting in my stead”.

“Therefore, it is understandable that they will be asked to step aside because their complicity has to be investigated as well. Whether it was knowingly or unknowingly, it has to be investigated,” he said.

He further expressed concern about what he described as a wider culture of protectionism, saying, “So, you can see that this cloak of protectionism is wider both in the school and extra the school”.

Mr Sarpong Asiedu questioned whether the allegations would have received similar attention if students had not staged a revolt, which brought the matter into the public spotlight.

“And let’s ask ourselves, if that revolt hadn’t happened by the students, would we have been having this conversation?” he asked.

Meanwhile, the interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, has broken his silence concerning the allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students against him.

 Zakaria Abdulai, in the statement, resigned as Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Juaben Constituency and withdrew from the party’s upcoming constituency chairmanship elections.

According to the Obuasi SHTS headmaster, he pledged to pursue all lawful avenues to clear his name and return to active political engagement.

He thanked friends, relatives and well-wishers who have continued to support him, saying he intends to focus on clearing his name as investigations into the allegations proceed.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, Mr Abdulai stated, “At this time, I intend to devote my attention and resources to pursuing all lawful avenues to clear my name and vindicate my position. I remain hopeful that, once these matters are resolved, I will be able to return to active political engagement and continue contributing to the ideals and aspirations of the NDC,” he stated.

“I wish to express my profound gratitude to my friends, relatives, and all well-wishers who have stood by me and maintained their faith in my innocence in the face of the allegations levelled against me and my office,” he said.

Additionally, one of the victims featured in Manasseh Azure Awuni’s investigative documentary, Inside the Dreaded Headmaster’s Bungalow, has recounted an alleged sexual abuse incident involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (Obuasi SHTS).

The victim, identified as Victim A, described how the headmaster allegedly subjected her to sexual abuse while she was in his bungalow.

According to the Victim, he was raped by the headmaster of Obuasi SHTS but never got justice, even after reporting the incident to the appropriate authorities.

Speaking in the documentary, Victim A stated, “He held my hand and used it to rub his manhood, took off my shorts and forced himself on me. After that, he gave me GH¢100 and warned me not to mention it to anyone.”

Also, another Victim identified as Victim B alleged that the headmaster gave her oil and instructed her to stroke his private parts. When she refused, he allegedly threatened her, reminding her that he had locked her inside the bungalow and that nobody knew she was there.

“He gave me oil and asked me to stroke his private parts. When I refused, he reminded me that he had locked me in and nobody knew I was in his bungalow, threatening that he could kill me and nobody would find out. He ejaculated four times before allowing me to leave,” she recounted.

Their account forms part of the allegations presented in the documentary by Manasseh Azure, which examines claims of sexual abuse involving the headmaster and raises questions about how school authorities responded to complaints from students.

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