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Ken Ofori-Atta’s release does not end his legal troubles – Lawyer explains 

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Ken Ofori-Atta’s release does not end his legal troubles – Lawyer explains 

Amanda Akuokor Clinton, a UK and Ghana-based lawyer, has said the release of embattled Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, does not end his legal troubles.

 She cautioned the public against interpreting former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s release from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention as the end of his legal troubles.

Clinton clarified that Ofori-Atta’s release by judicial order on April 7, 2026, does not mean he has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

Speaking in an interview, Amanda Akuokor Clinton stated, “What this actually means is that he’s not in detention anymore, but he is still subject to US immigration proceedings and possibly court supervision, such as a bond or conditions.

He might even have a tag around his ankle, so freedom doesn’t necessarily mean he’s cleared”.

Amanda Akuokor Clinton further explained that Ofori-Atta’s pending green card application does not offer him automatic protection.

“The application does not equal legal status, not yet anyway… it doesn’t automatically protect you from detention if your visa status becomes invalid,” she added.

The Lawyers for Ghana’s former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, have confirmed their client has been released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody following a judicial order.

According to his lawyers in Ghana, Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo of Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners, Ken Ofori-Atta is home with his family.

In a statement issued by his lawyers in Ghana, it read, “On April 7, 2026, Ken Ofori-Atta was released from ICE detention pursuant to a judicial order. He is home with his family.

Mr Ofori-Atta remains fully committed to due process in the defence of his rights as guaranteed under the Constitution and laws of the United States,” the statement said.

The former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta’s passport has been seized by US Authorities after securing bail.

This follows an earlier report of Ken Ofori-Atta being released by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Ken Ofori-Atta was being held at the Caroline Detention Facility regarding issues related to his immigration status.

Reports by Citinews suggest that checks from the Caroline Detention Facility, an ICE-operated centre, confirmed that his name no longer appears on the detention list.

Also, officials at the facility did not provide further details but verified that the former minister has been released.

The search result on the ICE website read, “Your search has returned zero (0) matching records. Please re-check the search terms you entered to ensure they are correct and try your query again. Please remember that the system does not provide information for detainees under the age of 18. If you conducted a name-based search, only exact matches will be returned. You may want to try any name or spelling variants used by the detainee. If you are unable to find the detainee using the Online Detainee Locator System, please contact your local field office. For more information on the Missing Migrant Program, please visit [link].”

Ken Ofori-Atta had been in ICE custody since January 2026.

The embattled former finance minister is now expected to reappear in court on April 27 for deportation proceedings.

Mustapha Hamid announces intention to run for NPP National Vice Chair position

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Mustapha Hamid announces intention to run for NPP National Vice Chair position

Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has officially announced his intention to run for the NPP National Vice Chair position.

The former NPA CEO highlighted that the decision follows persistent calls from the rank and file of the party urging him to contest.

According to Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, his ambition is not driven by personal gain.

Dr Abdul-Hamid, in his statement, further traced his long-standing involvement with the NPP to its formative years.

In a press statement to party faithful, Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid stated, “In the past few days, there have been persistent calls for me to run for office as a national executive member of our great party. The rank and file have sent out a clarion call to me, to place my experience, institutional memory and strategic insight at the disposal of our collective revival. I have listened

Therefore, I hereby formally announce my decision to vie for the position of National Vice Chairman when nominations open.

This is not an ambition born of personal gain, but a desire to give back to the party what it has invested in me. Under the tutelage of the late Lawyer J.K B. Spio, I was a founding member of the UCC branch of the NPP in 192. I was present at Victoria Park in Cape Coast when we lit a bonfire to signal the transition from Danquah-Busia Club to New Patriotic Party (NPP) on 18th May 1992. I ran for National Organiser in 2001 and lost. I was the first elected National Youth Organiser of the party. I ran for General Secretary in 2005 and lost. I served as Spokesperson for Candidate Akufo-Addo for 10 years. I served as Deputy National Campaign Manager for the party in the 2020 election. I have been forged in the fire of battle. I have won some and lost some. I have the scars to show.

I am a scholar in the true sense of the word. I believe I have enough intellectual firepower to give covering fire to whoever will be elected as chairman.

Together, we shall re-strategise, rebuild and reorganise and return this party to its rightful place in leadership. The battle to recover our nation begins from within. Victoria Ascerta”.

In related NPP news, Nana Obiri Boahen, a Lawyer and former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has fired shots at the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, over his recent poll on the NPP.

According to Mussa Dankwah, the Global InfoAnalytics recent poll detailed that NPP voters no longer find the party attractive.

However, Nana Obiri Boahen rejected the poll, according to him, even a kindergarten child won’t believe that NPP is not attractive.

He asserted that even a mature or level-headed person will pay attention to or give credence to a poll that claims the NPP is no longer attractive.

Nana Obiri Boahen argued that even NDC members are complaining about the government’s performance, noting that water bills are rising, and electricity prices are going up.

Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on March 23, Nana Obiri Boahen stated, “He doesn’t know what he is saying by claiming the NPP is no longer attractive. I don’t believe any mature or level-headed person will pay attention or give credence to this publication.

“Which mature person will believe that the NPP is not attractive? Even a kindergarten child won’t accept this because water bills are rising, electricity prices are going up, and the cost of living is increasing.

“The country is becoming difficult, so I don’t know why he would even say this,” Obiri Boahen stated.

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Bishop Daniel Obinim’s multi-storey property at Ashale Botwe catches fire

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Bishop Daniel Obinim’s multi-storey property at Ashale Botwe catches fire

A multi-storey hotel property at Ashale Botwe, reportedly owned by Ghanaian man of God, Bishop Daniel Obinim, has caught fire.

Reports suggest the blaze started around 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with the top floor of the building catching fire under unclear circumstances.

According to reports, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded swiftly to the scene and are working to contain the blaze and prevent further damage.

In a social media post shared by SIKAOFFICIAL, read, “At around 5:00 am this morning, a raging fire broke out on the top floor of a multi-storey hotel property at Ashale Botwe, reportedly owned by Ghanaian man of God, Bishop Daniel Obinim.

The Ghana National Fire Service is currently at the scene, with fire tenders from the Madina, Adenta, and University of Ghana Fire Stations working to bring the blaze under control”.

Another X user sharing the news wrote, “A guesthouse belonging to Bishop Daniel Obinim in Ashale Botwe has been gutted by fire.

The blaze affected the top floor of the building early Thursday morning, April 9, 2026. Ghana National Fire Service personnel are at the scene working to contain it.

The guesthouse is located on the same compound as Obinim’s private residence and television station. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

This incident comes months after Obinim challenged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) over GH¢769,000 in alleged unpaid taxes (rent tax and VAT) related to the guesthouse for the period 2014–2018”.

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“From the Lecture Halls of Legon to the Moon” – Mahama celebrates UG alumna Christina Koch

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“From the Lecture Halls of Legon to the Moon” – Mahama celebrates UG alumna Christina Koch

President John Dramani Mahama, in a social media post, has celebrated NASA astronaut Christina Koch, who has academic ties to Ghana’s University of Ghana.

John Mahama celebrated Christina Koch for her role in the historic Artemis II mission to the moon.

According to John Mahama, Christina Koch’s gesture of hoisting the Ghanaian flag in outer space was a deeply touching moment for every Ghanaian.

In a message shared on President Mahama’s official Instagram page on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, read, “I join the University of Ghana and the entire nation in celebrating NASA Astronaut Christina Koch on her historic membership of the Artemis II mission.

It is a point of immense pride to learn that Christina, the only woman on this pioneering lunar mission, was once an exchange student at our very own University of Ghana during the 1999/2000 academic year.

Her time at Legon was not just a passing visit; she truly immersed herself in our culture and heritage. By studying the History of Ghana, the History of Africa, Rural Sociology, Music, and even Twi for Beginners, she built a foundation of global citizenship right here in Accra.

Her gesture of hoisting the Ghanaian flag in outer space was a deeply touching moment for every Ghanaian. It is a testament to the fact that no matter how far one travels, even into the vastness of space, the friendships made and the lessons learned stay with you.

Christina’s journey from the classrooms of the University of Ghana to the frontiers of space exploration serves as a powerful inspiration to every young Ghanaian. It reminds us that our educational institutions continue to produce and shape global leaders who break barriers and reach for the stars.

On behalf of a proud nation, I wish Christina Koch and the entire Artemis II crew godspeed on your return journey to Earth. May your success continue to inspire generations across Ghana, Africa, and the world to believe that there’s no height that is insurmountable.

Congratulations, Christina.

Ghana is proud of you!”

Mahama’s statement follows Christina Koch, who, once studied at the University of Ghana as an international student, hoisting the Ghanaian flag in space.

Christina Koch was part of the crew that orbited the Moon under Artemis II.

Nearly three decades ago (1999), Christina Koch undertook a study-abroad programme at the University of Ghana while pursuing her undergraduate studies in the United States.

In a post shared on X in 2019, Christina Koch stated, “20 years ago, I was studying abroad at the @UnivofGh. Like spaceflight, it was a positive, life-changing, perspective-deepening experience. Seeing the beauty of Ghana from space reminds me of the amazing people I met there and how, in exploring the world, we learn about ourselves.”

In recent times, the University of Ghana (UG) has celebrated its alumna in a series of posts shared on April 3, 2026.

The University of Ghana stated, “The International Programmes Office of UG is proud to celebrate Christina Koch, NASA astronaut, record-breaker, and one of our exchange alumni”.

“Before making history as the first woman to travel beyond low Earth orbit on Artemis II, Christina walked our campus, calling her time here ‘life-changing and perspective-deepening. 328 days in space. First all-female spacewalk. Now circling the Moon as the only woman on the Artemis II crew,” it added.

Also, a post by the BBC News Africa also stated, “Before making history as the first woman to travel beyond low Earth orbit on Artemis II, Christina walked our campus.”

The University of Ghana has celebrated astronaut Christina Koch, the only woman on the four-person Artemis II crew, which orbited the Moon.

The mission’s spacecraft, the Orion spacecraft, broke the record for human spaceflight distance on Monday, surpassing the 1970 Apollo 13 mission record of 248,655 miles (400,000km).

The four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission are now returning to Earth after a lunar fly-by that took them farther from Earth than any humans before”.

“Artemis II is designed as a critical test mission with humans on board, aimed at testing Orion’s life-support and safety systems, evaluating deep-space navigation and communication systems, and ensuring astronauts can safely travel to and from the Moon.

The mission also sets the stage for Artemis III, which aims to land humans on the lunar surface. Historic milestones are expected, including sending the first woman and the first person of African descent on a lunar mission,” the report stated.

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Man arrested along with NDC Youth Organiser hopeful cries like a baby

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Man arrested along with NDC Youth Organiser hopeful cries like a baby

A video has surfaced online showing one suspect arrested alongside the NDC Ashanti Regional Organiser hopeful, Reagan Amponsah Asare, bursting into tears.

Reports suggest the suspect burst into tears while police officials took their mugshots after they were arrested.

The suspects were arrested for allegedly impersonating National Security operatives to extort money from illegal miners in the Western North Region.

The suspects have since been remanded into police custody by the Bodi Circuit Court as investigations into their activities continue.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the development stated, “Everybody is a National Security Operative under the NDC.

That’s how they brand themselves when you meet them”.

“He thought that because his party is in power, he could misbehave and not be touched. Rubbish. Next time, go and mess with the law”, a netizen added.

“Aban papa aba. Whether you are in the NPP or the NDC, when you go against the law, we arrest and prosecute you.

Unlike our brothers some time back, you could murder someone, but nothing would happen to you, only because you are in their party”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “This guy would have made some good money from his operations, pumped it into the elections, and definitely won it. Then one day this idiot will be appointed to some higher institution or maybe a minister’s office. Just imagine”.

An X user added, “He just reflected on all the things he’s going to miss out on, including his girlfriend Toto, wey another man go service before he comes back out. Charley being locked up no be joke ooo”.

“Ah, they have been arrested for extorting money from illegal miners and acting as national security personnel, so did they arrest and trace the illegal miners they have been blackmailing??

they can use them to get to the illegal miners, or they just arrested these people”, one last netizen added.

In related news, Col Dominic Buah, the Director of Operations at the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), has begged for financial support in their operations against illegal mining (galamsey).

NAIMOS are calling for increased logistical and financial support to strengthen its anti-galamsey operations.

According to Col. Dominic Buah, NAIMOS’s work is constrained by limited resources, particularly operational vehicles.

They called on corporate organisations and non-governmental organisations to assist the Secretariat.

Speaking at an editors’ forum on Wednesday, March 25, Colonel Buah stated, “We need vehicles, we need money, we need all the resources”.

“Corporate bodies who want to support, why not? We will acknowledge you and then make it known to the whole nation,” he added.

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Police arrest a suspect linked to Adjen Kotoku onion market shooting

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Police arrest a suspect linked to Adjen Kotoku onion market shooting

The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the violent shooting at the Adjen Kotoku Onion Market on April 6, 2026.

According to the Police, the suspect has been identified as 40-year-old Inusah Seidu.

The Police detail, Inusah Seidu, was arrested at his hideout in Adjen Kotoku after closely monitoring his movements.

The Ghana Police Service in a post on their official X page stated, “POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN CONNECTION WITH DISTURBANCE AT ADJIN KOTOKU ONION MARKET

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the Adjin Kotoku Onion Market on 5th April 2026.

Following the disturbance, a team of surveillance officers from the Special Operations Assistant (SOA) to the Inspector General of Police was deployed to the area to conduct an intelligence-led operation.

On 8th April 2026 at about 3:00 pm, the team arrested the suspect, Inusah Seidu, aged 40, from his hideout at Adjin Kotoku. He is believed to have been involved in the shooting incident.

The suspect is currently in Police custody assisting investigations, while efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest other individuals connected to the incident”, the statement concluded.

Reports suggest that the Adjen Kotoku Onion Market on April 6, 2026, erupted into violence when armed men from a rival group invaded the market.

The violent attack led to injuries among several traders and heightened security concerns.

In other news, a 22-year-old man, Evans Puplampu, known on TikTok as ‘Eyes Man,’ has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service after threatening an attack on churches.

The TikToker video footage showed a masked young man posing as a bandit with the caption, “We are starting from Ghana churches.”

The Police in a statement on X wrote, “POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR CAUSING FEAR AND PANIC.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a viral video in which he posed as a bandit and made threatening remarks that caused fear and panic among members of the public.

The video showed the suspect  posing with his face covered, under the caption “We are starting from Ghana churches.” The post quickly gained traction on TikTok and generated widespread concern.

Through sustained intelligence gathering and surveillance, officers identified and arrested the suspect, Evans Puplampu, aged 22, on Tuesday, 7th April 2026, at Ashaiman Community 22.

During interrogation, the suspect admitted to being the individual in the video. He stated that he had copied a similar trending pose on social media for fun and did not intend to cause harm or panic.

A Samsung Galaxy A15 mobile phone used in creating and sharing the video has been retrieved and retained as an exhibit.

The suspect is currently in Police custody, assisting investigations, and will be put before the court to face justice”.

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NPP, NDC not organised, a serious independent candidate can beat them – A-Plus   

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NPP, NDC not organised, a serious independent candidate can beat them – A-Plus   

Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, has said a serious independent candidate can beat Ghana’s two major political parties, the NPP and NDC.

According to A-Plus, Ghana’s two major political parties, the NPP and NDC, are not organised.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View with Bernard Avle on April 8, Kwame A-Plus stated, “NPP and NDC, they are not organised. If you have serious individuals in constituencies, they will beat them”.

A-Plus also attributed his 2024 election victory to careful planning, citing that he could not go to GIMPA, study research methods, and not know what he was doing on the grounds.

He added, “After about 45 minutes of the election, I wrote on Facebook that I have won because I won’t go to GIMPA, study research methods, and not know what I am doing on the grounds. Those school fees will never go free. That is why I spent a certain number of years going to school before entering politics. I wanted to get a certain understanding of things,” he explained.

Also, an A-Plus in the same interview endorsed President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership.

The Gomoa Central MP highlighted that President Mahama’s second term would deliver results, adding that President Mahama is on track.

A-Plus added, “I believed strongly that John Mahama’s second term was going to be what it is now. So far, so very good, but it doesn’t make me NDC”.

“I am a strong supporter of John Mahama, same as Akufo-Addo,” he stated.

“There are so many people in both political parties that I like, that I think can be presidents of Ghana. But that doesn’t make me NDC. There are also people in the NPP that I think, given the opportunity, will perform,” he said.

In related news, A Plus, the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, has said that before Dr Mahamudu Bawumia comes to power, the NPP will need him.

According to the Gomoa Central MP, the political prospects of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, or any future presidential bid, would require broader support beyond traditional party structures.

A Plus argued that influential individuals and independent political actors play a key role in determining who eventually comes to power in Ghana.

Speaking during an interview, A Plus claimed, “There are some of us, if we are not part of your government, you will never come to power. Your foot soldiers can make all the noise, but when we decide that this person is coming to power, that is what happens.”

“I campaigned against John Mahama, but when Akufo-Addo came and was not doing what was right, I campaigned against him,” he said.

“Before Bawumia comes to power, you will need me,” he said, arguing that political strategy and influence from independent actors often determine electoral outcomes”.

Kwame A-Plus further declared that he is excited that John Mahama is president again.

According to him, he wishes Mahama would be president for more than four years.

He added, “I am excited that John Mahama is President of Ghana”.

“I wish he could be President for more than four years,” A Plus said of Mahama. “It takes a lot of common sense, it takes a lot of wisdom, it takes a certain mindset to develop this country when you have just one term.”

The Gomoa Central MP further added, “Most people, in their first term, they perform. But there is no incentive to perform in their second term because they are leaving,” he said. “So it becomes the ‘galamsey period’ — let’s just chop and go.”

“I am more angry than I was before I entered politics,” he said. “Now that I am in Parliament, I know that we can build this country. We should be able to build this country. I don’t understand why this country is where it is.”

“When I see young people out there saying ‘I’m NPP, I’m NDC’, I just laugh,” he remarked.

“Ken Ofori-Atta is home with his family” – Lawyers confirm

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“Ken Ofori-Atta is home with his family” – Lawyers confirm

The Lawyers for Ghana’s former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, have confirmed their client has been released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody following a judicial order.

According to his lawyers in Ghana, Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo of Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners, Ken Ofori-Atta is home with his family.

In a statement issued by his lawyers in Ghana, it read, “On April 7, 2026, Ken Ofori-Atta was released from ICE detention pursuant to a judicial order. He is home with his family.

Mr Ofori-Atta remains fully committed to due process in the defence of his rights as guaranteed under the Constitution and laws of the United States,” the statement said.

The former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta’s passport has been seized by US Authorities after securing bail.

This follows an earlier report of Ken Ofori-Atta being released by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Ken Ofori-Atta was being held at the Caroline Detention Facility regarding issues related to his immigration status.

Reports by Citinews suggest that checks from the Caroline Detention Facility, an ICE-operated centre, confirmed that his name no longer appears on the detention list.

Also, officials at the facility did not provide further details but verified that the former minister has been released.

The search result on the ICE website read, “Your search has returned zero (0) matching records. Please re-check the search terms you entered to ensure they are correct and try your query again. Please remember that the system does not provide information for detainees under the age of 18. If you conducted a name-based search, only exact matches will be returned. You may want to try any name or spelling variants used by the detainee. If you are unable to find the detainee using the Online Detainee Locator System, please contact your local field office. For more information on the Missing Migrant Program, please visit [link].”

Ken Ofori-Atta had been in ICE custody since January 2026.

The embattled former finance minister is now expected to reappear in court on April 27 for deportation proceedings.

In a news post shared by JOY FM on X, it stated, “Ken Ofori-Atta’s passport seized after securing bail; to reappear in court on April 27 for deportation proceedings”.

Back home, the embattled Ken Ofori-Atta remains at the centre of multiple legal challenges.

Ken Ofori-Atta and five others are facing more than 70 criminal charges linked to ongoing corruption investigations.

In related news, “Enayat Qasimi, a US-based lawyer representing Ghana’s former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has disclosed that his client has a pathway to US residency.

According to Ken Ofori-Atta’s US-based lawyer, his client will pursue permanent US residency rather than returning to his home country.

Reports by JOYNEWs revealed Enayat Qasimi told Semafor his client has a “pathway to residency” that he would pursue.

“He claimed there were “serious questions” about the independence of the Ghanaian judiciary and said that Mr Ofori-Atta had been subjected to a “political witch hunt” that meant he was unlikely to receive a fair trial over alleged financial impropriety while in office, from 2017 to 2024”, JoyNews is quoted to have said.

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NPP Minority threatens to petition Otumfuo over reduce cocoa price

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NPP Minority threatens to petition Otumfuo over reduce cocoa price

Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, has threatened to petition the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, over the government’s decision to reduce cocoa prices.

According to the Minority Chief Whip, during his visits to Tano North, Asutifi North, and Asutifi South, he warned that if the government under John Dramani Mahama does not address the concerns raised, the Minority will not hesitate to seek the intervention of the Asantehene to help resolve the matter.

“Without action, this administration will have shown that they do not truly care for the cocoa farmers, despite all the promises made during the 2024 election campaign,” he stated.

In related news, President John Dramani Mahama has said the recent International Cocoa price drop must be a wake-up call for Ghana.

According to John Mahama, almost 70 years after Ghana gained independence, the country is still exporting raw beans to the world.

President Mahama stated, “The recent incident with cocoa, with the prices plummeting, and you see all the videos of ‘Mahama wo de y3 ka’ of cocoa farmers protesting in the cocoa farms, is because for almost 70 years after we gained independence, we’re still exporting raw beans to the world”.

“I believe that what has happened in the international market should be a wake-up call for us, and that we must allocate more of our beans, and we’re taking the first step to doing that,” he indicated.

President Mahama added, “We’re changing the financing model. Before, we got the traders and others who buy the cocoa to advance the money for us to buy the cocoa from our farmers. Now, we say we’re going to raise the money ourselves and buy our own cocoa,” he stated.

“While we’re taking the money from the traders to buy the cocoa from our farmers, the collateral for the money they were advancing us was the cocoa beans. And so once you bought the cocoa beans, it was collateral for the financing they gave you.

“So, now if we raise our money, we buy our own cocoa. Our cocoa is not collateral to anybody, and so we can decide what to do with it, and we’re saying that we’re going to allocate the bulk of our cocoa to the local processors to process that cocoa before we export it,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has said Cocoa alone can no longer shoulder Ghana’s economic ambitions.

The Asantehene asserted that cocoa has long been the backbone of Ghana’s economy, symbolising discipline, sacrifice, and resilience.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II also warned that cocoa faces growing threats, including pollution from illegal mining and climate change, altering rainfall patterns.

He further commended the government’s efforts to diversify the tree crop sector, emphasising cashew, coconut, oil palm, rubber, mango, and shea as potential drivers of growth.

The Asantehene highlighted that if cocoa currently generates approximately two billion dollars annually, the other six major tree crops could collectively generate 12 billion dollars or more for Ghana in the future.

The Asantehene, in a speech read on his behalf by the Nkoranza Manhene, Nana Kwame Baffoe IV, at the 2026 Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition, stated, “It has educated our children, built our communities, sustained rural livelihoods, and earned Ghana global recognition as a dependable agricultural producer”.

“This vision is not speculative. It is firmly grounded in economic logic, ecological necessity and global market demand. As such, it deserves sustained attention and full national support and investment,” the Asantehene said.

He added, “The combined strength of Ghana’s diverse tree crops can become a powerful engine of sustainable growth. This journey will, however, require patience, long-term capital, discipline and effective coordination. Tree crops are far more than commercial commodities”.

“So, I therefore issue a clarion call to all traditional authorities across Ghana. Let us deliberately make land available for large-scale, responsible tree crop development,” he urged.

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Black Stars to get new coach by Monday April 13 – Sports Minister

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Black Stars to get new coach by Monday April 13 – Sports Minister

Kofi Adams, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, has disclosed that Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, will get a new coach by April 13, 2026.

The Sports Minister disclosed that Ghana’s search for a new coach for the Black Stars is in its final stage.

Speaking on Channel One TV, Kofi Adams stated, “Hopefully, if by this weekend we don’t announce the coach, latest by Monday [April 13, 2026], we should be able to announce our new coach. We’ve come very far. They still have just a few more to talk to”.

“Between Friday and Monday, we should be able to let you know.”

Otto Addo was sacked following a series of poor performances from the Black Stars, capped with a 2-1 defeat to Germany just a few hours ago on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Earlier, the Black Stars were humiliated by  Austria on March 27, 2026, after a 5-1 thrashing.

The association extended its gratitude to the coach for his service to the country.

In the statement confirming the decision, the Ghana FA said, “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted ways with the head coach of the senior men’s national team (Black Stars), Otto Addo, effective immediately.

“The Association wishes to thank Otto Addo sincerely for his contribution to the team and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavours,” parts of the statement read.

It added, “The Ghana Football Association will communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars in due course.”

In related news, Kurt Okraku, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, has revealed that over 600 applications have been received for the vacant Black Stars job.

Speaking to 3Sports, Kurt Okraku stated, “We have received over 600 applications for the Black Stars job”.

Also, Kurt Okraku has opened up on the decision to dismiss Otto Addo.

According to Kurt Okraku, the decision is a necessary step after recent performances and internal reviews.

Kurt Okraku stated, “I don’t know whether it’s about what I saw or what I heard, or perhaps both. I’ve seen Otto work over time since we engaged him. I’ve heard millions of comments. I’ve seen him prepare the team for games. I’ve seen the last four or five games that we have played. I’ve seen the group; I’ve seen the Executive Committee discuss the games that we have played”.

“And I’ve also heard about our shared vision for the World Cup, and I thought that it was time for us to look at another direction for our common vision.”

Meanwhile, several experienced names, including Carlos Queiroz, Paulo Bento and Fernando Santos, have been linked with the vacant Black Stars role.

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Ken Ofori-Atta’s passport seized after securing bail

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Ken Ofori-Atta’s passport seized after securing bail

Ghana’s embattled former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta’s passport has been seized by US Authorities after securing bail.

This follows an earlier report of Ken Ofori-Atta being released by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Ken Ofori-Atta was being held at the Caroline Detention Facility regarding issues related to his immigration status.

Reports by Citinews suggest that checks from the Caroline Detention Facility, an ICE-operated centre, confirmed that his name no longer appears on the detention list.

Also, officials at the facility did not provide further details but verified that the former minister has been released.

The search result on the ICE website read, “Your search has returned zero (0) matching records. Please re-check the search terms you entered to ensure they are correct and try your query again. Please remember that the system does not provide information for detainees under the age of 18. If you conducted a name-based search, only exact matches will be returned. You may want to try any name or spelling variants used by the detainee. If you are unable to find the detainee using the Online Detainee Locator System, please contact your local field office. For more information on the Missing Migrant Program, please visit [link].”

Ken Ofori-Atta had been in ICE custody since January 2026.

The embattled former finance minister is now expected to reappear in court on April 27 for deportation proceedings.

In a news post shared by JOY FM on X, it stated, “Ken Ofori-Atta’s passport seized after securing bail; to reappear in court on April 27 for deportation proceedings”.

 Also, in related news, Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo of Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline, and Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers in Ghana, in a news release on April 8, 2026, have confirmed his release.

The statement read, “On April 7, 2026, Ken Ofori-Atta was released from ICE detention pursuant to a judicial order. He is home with his family.

“Mr Ofori-Atta remains fully committed to due process in the defence of his rights as guaranteed under the Constitution and laws of the United States,” the statement said.

Back home, the embattled Ken Ofori-Atta remains at the centre of multiple legal challenges.

Ken Ofori-Atta and five others are facing more than 70 criminal charges linked to ongoing corruption investigations.

In related news, “Enayat Qasimi, a US-based lawyer representing Ghana’s former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has disclosed that his client has a pathway to US residency.

According to Ken Ofori-Atta’s US-based lawyer, his client will pursue permanent US residency rather than returning to his home country.

Reports by JOYNEWs revealed Enayat Qasimi told Semafor his client has a “pathway to residency” that he would pursue.

“He claimed there were “serious questions” about the independence of the Ghanaian judiciary and said that Mr Ofori-Atta had been subjected to a “political witch hunt” that meant he was unlikely to receive a fair trial over alleged financial impropriety while in office, from 2017 to 2024”, JoyNews is quoted to have said.

Also, Frank Davies, a member of the Legal Team of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has disclosed that his client’s decision to seek permanent residence in the U.S. is personal.

According to Frank Davies, Ken Ofori-Atta’s decision to seek permanent residence in the U.S has nothing to do with his legal matter but personal.

Frank Davis is quoted by TV3 as saying, “Ken Ofori-Atta’s decision to seek permanent residence in the U.S. is a personal and not a legal matter”.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has said he cannot comment on the ongoing proceedings to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to John Mahama, Ken Ofori-Atta’s extradition process is out of his jurisdiction and within the jurisdiction of the United States.

He asserted that it would be inappropriate for him to make pronouncements on a case.

Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, Mahama stated, “I cannot comment on the extradition of our former Finance Minister because it is in a different jurisdiction… we just have to be patient for the law to play out in that jurisdiction. It is not within our jurisdiction, but the American judiciary…”

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Toyota Voxy design for family use, not long-distance commercial operations – NRSA

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Toyota Voxy design for family use, not long-distance commercial operations – NRSA

The National Road Safety Authority Technical Working Committee has recommended the clampdown on the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial transport.

According to the NSRA Technical Working Committee, the manufacturers of Toyota Voxy vehicles disclose that the vehicles are designed for family use, not long-distance commercial operations.

Also, the Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has cited serious safety concerns.

According to Abraham Amaliba, the technical committee’s assessment of the vehicles found that the vehicles were not designed for heavy-duty or intercity operations.

Abraham Amaliba urged the public to avoid using the vehicles for commercial purposes, asserting that the Toyota Voxy was intended for intra-city travel, but many drivers in the country use it for long-distance operations.

Speaking at the presentation of the committee’s report, Abraham Amaliba explained, “The Voxy is meant for intra-city drivers, but we see them crisscrossing the length and breadth of the country. They are raised, and this affects their balance. We are also being told that the tyres are not suitable for the kind of work they are used for in Ghana”.

However, the Commercial transport operators in Ghana have rejected the decision by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) to prohibit the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial purposes.

According to Commercial transport operators in Ghana, the decision is poorly thought out and will damage their livelihoods.

In a statement issued on April 8, 2026, the Commercial Transport Operators stated, “The Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana view the National Road Safety Authority’s (NRSA) decision to ban the Toyota Voxy for commercial purposes as a lazy and ill-conceived approach to addressing road safety concerns. We strongly condemn this move and urge the NRSA to reconsider.

Rather than engaging in blanket bans, the NRSA should focus on educating drivers on road safety tips and organising seminars to enhance their skills.

The Toyota Voxy is a popular and reliable vehicle, widely used for commercial transport, and its ban will cause significant hardship for many families”.

The further demanded that the NRSA reconsider the ban and engage with stakeholders, develop targeted safety measures for high-risk areas,prioritise driver education and training
and, Address root causes of accidents, such as poor road infrastructure.

See the full statement below:

PRESS RELEASE

8/4/2026

Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana Condemn NRSA’s Decision to Ban Toyota Voxy

The Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana view the National Road Safety Authority’s (NRSA) decision to ban the Toyota Voxy for commercial purposes as a lazy and ill-conceived approach to addressing road safety concerns. We strongly condemn this move and urge the NRSA to reconsider.

Rather than engaging in blanket bans, the NRSA should focus on educating drivers on road safety tips and organising seminars to enhance their skills.

The Toyota Voxy is a popular and reliable vehicle, widely used for commercial transport, and its ban will cause significant hardship for many families.

We demand that the NRSA:

– Reconsider the ban and engage with stakeholders


– Develop targeted safety measures for high-risk areas


– Prioritise driver education and training


– Address root causes of accidents, such as poor road infrastructure

This decision reflects a lack of understanding of the transport sector’s complexities. We will not support this shameful idea and will take all necessary steps to protect our members’ interests.

Signed,
Asonaba Nana Wiredu.
National chairman, Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana,
0540377307.

David Agboado,
PRO,
0541063682.

Yaw Barimah, True Drivers’ Union,
National P.R.O,
0554822565”.

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Commercial Transport Operators OPPOSE NRSA plan to ban Toyota Voxy vehicles

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Commercial Transport Operators OPPOSE NRSA plan to ban Toyota Voxy vehicles

The Commercial transport operators in Ghana have rejected the decision by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) to prohibit the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial purposes.

According to Commercial transport operators in Ghana, the decision is poorly thought out and will damage their livelihoods.

In a statement issued on April 8, 2026, the Commercial Transport Operators stated, “The Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana view the National Road Safety Authority’s (NRSA) decision to ban the Toyota Voxy for commercial purposes as a lazy and ill-conceived approach to addressing road safety concerns. We strongly condemn this move and urge the NRSA to reconsider.

Rather than engaging in blanket bans, the NRSA should focus on educating drivers on road safety tips and organising seminars to enhance their skills.

The Toyota Voxy is a popular and reliable vehicle, widely used for commercial transport, and its ban will cause significant hardship for many families”.

The further demanded that the NRSA reconsider the ban and engage with stakeholders, develop targeted safety measures for high-risk areas,prioritise driver education and training
and, Address root causes of accidents, such as poor road infrastructure.

The Commercial transport operators in Ghana statement follows, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) declaration that Toyota Voxy vehicles being used for commercial transport in Ghana are operating illegally, citing both regulatory breaches and safety concerns.

Speaking at the presentation of the committee’s report, Abraham Amaliba explained, “The Voxy is meant for intra-city drivers, but we see them crisscrossing the length and breadth of the country. They are raised, and this affects their balance. We are also being told that the tyres are not suitable for the kind of work they are used for in Ghana”.

See the full statement below:

PRESS RELEASE

8/4/2026

Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana Condemn NRSA’s Decision to Ban Toyota Voxy

The Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana view the National Road Safety Authority’s (NRSA) decision to ban the Toyota Voxy for commercial purposes as a lazy and ill-conceived approach to addressing road safety concerns. We strongly condemn this move and urge the NRSA to reconsider.

Rather than engaging in blanket bans, the NRSA should focus on educating drivers on road safety tips and organising seminars to enhance their skills.

The Toyota Voxy is a popular and reliable vehicle, widely used for commercial transport, and its ban will cause significant hardship for many families.

We demand that the NRSA:

– Reconsider the ban and engage with stakeholders


– Develop targeted safety measures for high-risk areas


– Prioritise driver education and training


– Address root causes of accidents, such as poor road infrastructure

This decision reflects a lack of understanding of the transport sector’s complexities. We will not support this shameful idea and will take all necessary steps to protect our members’ interests.

Signed,
Asonaba Nana Wiredu.
National chairman, Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana,
0540377307.

David Agboado,
PRO,
0541063682.

Yaw Barimah, True Drivers’ Union,
National P.R.O,
0554822565”.

Toyota Voxy unsafe for commercial transport – NRSA declares

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Toyota Voxy unsafe for commercial transport – NRSA declares

The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has said the Toyota Voxy is unsafe for commercial transport.  

Abraham Amaliba cited serious safety concerns, detailing that the National Road Safety Authority Technical Working Committee recommends a clampdown on the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial transport, as manufacturers disclose that vehicles are designed for family use, not long-distance commercial operations.

According to Abraham Amaliba, the technical committee’s assessment of the vehicles found that the vehicles were not designed for heavy-duty or intercity operations.

Abraham Amaliba urged the public to avoid using the vehicles for commercial purposes.

Speaking at the presentation of the committee’s report, Abraham Amaliba explained, “The Voxy is meant for intra-city drivers, but we see them crisscrossing the length and breadth of the country. They are raised, and this affects their balance. We are also being told that the tyres are not suitable for the kind of work they are used for in Ghana”.

However, the Commercial transport operators in Ghana have rejected the decision by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) to prohibit the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial purposes.

According to Commercial transport operators in Ghana, the decision is poorly thought out and will damage their livelihoods.

In a statement issued on April 8, 2026, the Commercial Transport Operators stated, “The Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana view the National Road Safety Authority’s (NRSA) decision to ban the Toyota Voxy for commercial purposes as a lazy and ill-conceived approach to addressing road safety concerns. We strongly condemn this move and urge the NRSA to reconsider.

Rather than engaging in blanket bans, the NRSA should focus on educating drivers on road safety tips and organising seminars to enhance their skills.

The Toyota Voxy is a popular and reliable vehicle, widely used for commercial transport, and its ban will cause significant hardship for many families”.

The further demanded that the NRSA reconsider the ban and engage with stakeholders, develop targeted safety measures for high-risk areas,prioritise driver education and training
and, Address root causes of accidents, such as poor road infrastructure.

See the full statement below:

PRESS RELEASE

8/4/2026

Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana Condemn NRSA’s Decision to Ban Toyota Voxy

The Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana view the National Road Safety Authority’s (NRSA) decision to ban the Toyota Voxy for commercial purposes as a lazy and ill-conceived approach to addressing road safety concerns. We strongly condemn this move and urge the NRSA to reconsider.

Rather than engaging in blanket bans, the NRSA should focus on educating drivers on road safety tips and organising seminars to enhance their skills.

The Toyota Voxy is a popular and reliable vehicle, widely used for commercial transport, and its ban will cause significant hardship for many families.

We demand that the NRSA:

– Reconsider the ban and engage with stakeholders


– Develop targeted safety measures for high-risk areas


– Prioritise driver education and training


– Address root causes of accidents, such as poor road infrastructure

This decision reflects a lack of understanding of the transport sector’s complexities. We will not support this shameful idea and will take all necessary steps to protect our members’ interests.

Signed,
Asonaba Nana Wiredu.
National chairman, Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana,
0540377307.

David Agboado,
PRO,
0541063682.

Yaw Barimah, True Drivers’ Union,
National P.R.O,
0554822565”.

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Ken Ofori-Atta was released on bail – Lawyer

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Ken Ofori-Atta was released on bail – Lawyer

Frank Davies, Lawyer for former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed his client was released on bail from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody.

According to Frank Davies, Ken Ofori-Atta had earlier appeared before an immigration court where a bond was posted for his release.

He highlighted that proceedings were delayed due to the outstanding extradition request by the Ghanaian government against him.

Speaking on the matter on Citi Eyewitness News on Wednesday, April 8, “As a result, the judge could not continue with the case because the full details of the extradition request were not before the court”.

He further disclosed that the case had been adjourned, with the next court date initially set for April 27.

In related news, Ken Ofori-Atta’s passport has been seized by US Authorities after securing bail.

This follows an earlier report of Ken Ofori-Atta being released by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Ken Ofori-Atta was being held at the Caroline Detention Facility regarding issues related to his immigration status.

Reports by Citinews suggest that checks from the Caroline Detention Facility, an ICE-operated centre, confirmed that his name no longer appears on the detention list.

Also, officials at the facility did not provide further details but verified that the former minister has been released.

The search result on the ICE website read, “Your search has returned zero (0) matching records. Please re-check the search terms you entered to ensure they are correct and try your query again. Please remember that the system does not provide information for detainees under the age of 18. If you conducted a name-based search, only exact matches will be returned. You may want to try any name or spelling variants used by the detainee. If you are unable to find the detainee using the Online Detainee Locator System, please contact your local field office. For more information on the Missing Migrant Program, please visit [link].”

Ken Ofori-Atta had been in ICE custody since January 2026.

The embattled former finance minister is now expected to reappear in court on April 27 for deportation proceedings.

In a news post shared by JOY FM on X, it stated, “Ken Ofori-Atta’s passport seized after securing bail; to reappear in court on April 27 for deportation proceedings”.

 Also, in related news, Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo of Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline, and Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers in Ghana, in a news release on April 8, 2026, have confirmed his release.

The statement read, “On April 7, 2026, Ken Ofori-Atta was released from ICE detention pursuant to a judicial order. He is home with his family.

“Mr Ofori-Atta remains fully committed to due process in the defence of his rights as guaranteed under the Constitution and laws of the United States,” the statement said.

Back home, the embattled Ken Ofori-Atta remains at the centre of multiple legal challenges.

Ken Ofori-Atta and five others are facing more than 70 criminal charges linked to ongoing corruption investigations.

In related news, “Enayat Qasimi, a US-based lawyer representing Ghana’s former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has disclosed that his client has a pathway to US residency.

According to Ken Ofori-Atta’s US-based lawyer, his client will pursue permanent US residency rather than returning to his home country.

Reports by JOYNEWs revealed Enayat Qasimi told Semafor his client has a “pathway to residency” that he would pursue.

“He claimed there were “serious questions” about the independence of the Ghanaian judiciary and said that Mr Ofori-Atta had been subjected to a “political witch hunt” that meant he was unlikely to receive a fair trial over alleged financial impropriety while in office, from 2017 to 2024”, JoyNews is quoted to have said.

Rev Wengam won’t spare you if you fail to sign anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Mahama told 

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Rev Wengam won’t spare you if you fail to sign anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Mahama told 

Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has told President John Dramani Mahama that his pastor, the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Rev Wengam, won’t spare him should he fail to assent to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.  

The Minister for Local Government detailed that, as Christian politicians, they are deeply guided by their spiritual leaders.

He argued that pressure from influential Christian leaders plays a key role in shaping decisions specifically pointing to General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Rev. Stephen Wengam.

Speaking on Adom FM Dwaso Nsem, Ahmed Ibrahim explained, “Christian politicians are being shepherded by our pastors, and we respect and listen to them”.

“Because if not, his pastor, the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Rev. Wengam, won’t spare him”.

“That was why Rev. Opuni and others were able to mount pressure on Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu… for the bill to be passed,” he noted.

He further assured that President John Dramani Mahama is prepared to sign the LGBTQI+ bill once it is passed by Parliament.

He added, “When I became Minister for Religious Affairs, I went to the Speaker of Parliament. The President had stated that when the NDC comes to power, he would make the bill a government-sponsored bill. The Speaker also agreed. But because it was a private member’s bill, Parliament should follow due process and pass it before it is presented to the President”.

“Some people say the President has rejected the bill or that it’s not a priority. That’s not true. The bill is currently before the Parliamentary, Constitutional, and Legal Committee, where both NDC and NPP MPs are represented. Once the committee completes its review, it will be passed to Parliament for approval, and the President will sign it”.

“Parliament is currently on recess and will resume next month. The Speaker has confirmed that by the end of this year, the bill is expected to be passed. So anyone claiming otherwise is spreading misinformation,” Ibrahim stressed.

Ahmed Ibrahim added, “Even when the stakes were high, and the President was at the UN for campaign matters, he affirmed that he is ready to sign the bill once Parliament passes it. There is no reason to be scared or misled.”

“By the end of this year, this will no longer be an issue. The bill will be passed and assented. We must focus on the legislative process and trust that it will be completed as planned”.

“I will urge calm among Ghanaians, and I want to assure them that the bill will be passed, and Mahama is also ready to assent it”.

“We need a united front and not to be distracted by any attempts to discourage us. We need to gather the momentum. I say anyone who says no government can sign the bill must be hooted at because President Mahama will do,” he declared.

“You cannot govern with lies and propaganda, it will catch up with you” – Mahama gov’t told

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“You cannot govern with lies and propaganda, it will catch up with you” – Mahama gov’t told

Kwame Prempeh, the former Deputy CEO of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), has told the NDC-led John Mahama government that they cannot govern with lies and propaganda, as it will catch up with them.

According to Kwame Prempeh, the NDC government must be brutally honest and admit that they were wrong.

He argued that the NDC in opposition claims external factors have nothing to do with Ghana, but is now admitting that external factors have an impact on Ghana.

Speaking on JoyNews on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Kwame Prempeh stated, “The petroleum crisis is a dicey one. And I, for one, am happy, you know, that at least the NDC, including President Mahama, is now admitting that external factors have an impact on Ghana. I think they should be brutally honest and admit that they were wrong when previously they were saying it had no impact”, he said.

“Now they are clearly admitting that, yes, what happens outside Ghana also affects Ghana, you know. And it has been like that for a very long time”.

He further added, “But of course, for propaganda purposes, they say they did. And you know, I always say that you can lie and you can use propaganda to win an election, but you cannot govern with lies and propaganda because it will catch up with you. And that is what is happening now with the NDC. And it is good that they are saying they are going to do something about it”.

“But they should admit to Ghanaians that they lied to Ghanaians, used propaganda to come to power and that external factors do affect Ghana as well”, he insisted.

It will be recalled that President John Dramani Mahama has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could have serious economic consequences for Africa.

According to John Mahama, hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran would hurt African economies.

Mahama argued that the Middle East is the epicentre of global oil supplies, adding that African economies must brace for inevitable shocks.

President Mahama made this known while speaking during a bilateral meeting with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the State House in Arusha on March 2, 2026.

He expressed alarm over the intensifying exchanges between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, as well as the counter-attacks, stressing that the tensions would trigger the rise of crude oil prices, which would impact African countries.

Meanwhile, John Boadu, a National Chairman hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said the ruling National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) government lies has caught up with them.

The NPP man disclosed that the NDC, since assuming office, has changed its position on several issues.

According to John Boadu, if the NPP gets its act right, it will be back in power in 2028.

Speaking to the media, John Boadu stated, “If we get our acts right, I can assure you that the New Patriotic Party will come back to power in the 2028 elections”.

“For the lies the NDC peddled, it is just a matter of time. Their lies are gradually catching up with them, and the people of Ghana will deal with them soon”.

Until when will a gov’t come and truly serve Ghana instead of wrecking it? – UG Professor asks

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Until when will a gov’t come and truly serve Ghana instead of wrecking it? – UG Professor asks

Professor Opanin Kofi Agyekum, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana, has quizzed when a government in Ghana will truly serve the nation instead of wrecking it.

The UG professor weighed in on the ongoing debate about sole-sourcing contracts under the government’s Big Push programme.

According to Professor Opanin Kofi Agyekum, politicians keep playing with the intelligence of Ghanaians.

He highlighted that the ruling NDC government, which once condemned sole-sourcing contracts while in opposition, is now repeating the practice in office and also defending it.

Speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on April 7, 2026, Professor Opanin Kofi Agyekum stated, “Sometimes when you think about some of these things and compare them to the Big Push, it’s unnerving. As they claim, about 70% of the contracts are sole-sourced. Then what are they trying to tell us? The same thing they spoke against… It is surprising”.

“The same politicians who criticised opponents when issues arise, are the same people you find defending the situation. Until when will a government come and truly serve the nation instead of wrecking it?” he asked.

Meanwhile, President Mahama, addressing a gathering at the National Economic Dialogue in 2025, also highlighted that single-source procurement should not become standard practice.

“Single source procurement must be the rare exception rather than the norm. We must also subject government projects above a certain threshold to value-for-money audits,” Mahama stated.

The video has surfaced amid the Fourth Estate publication, which suggested President John Dramani Mahama and his government have been playing lip service in terms of promises to minimise sole-source procurement to encourage competitive bidding.

President John Mahama, on numerous occasions, has reiterated his government’s commitment to make single-source procurement a rare exception rather than the norm.

In the NDC People’s Manifesto, they also pledged to “make single-sourced procurement (sole-sourcing) an exception and not the rule.”

John Mahama, during his recent SONA, also repeated his vow and commitment, “Mr Speaker, we are bringing legislation to this House to tighten our procurement processes by banning sole-sourced contracts, except in exceptional circumstances,” the President told Parliament.

However, after one year in office, the report by The Fourth Estate has unearthed that the Road Ministry awarded 81 sole-sourced contracts worth over GHS73 billion in 7 months.

The Fourth Estate stated, “Data available to The Fourth Estate indicates that in the last seven months, the ministry has awarded 107 road contracts. Contrary to the President’s promise to ensure competitiveness and transparency in the awarding of public contracts, not a single one of 107 contracts was awarded based on competitive tendering.

A whopping 81 out of the 107 road contracts worth over GHS73 billion were awarded through sole-sourcing. The remaining 26 contracts worth about GHS8 billion were awarded through selective tendering. This means over 90% of the amount of money expected to be spent on roads under the Big Push programme so far was given out through sole-sourcing.

Despite this glaring contrast, the majority leader and leader of government business in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, audaciously proclaimed to Parliament on March 11, 2026, that “let it be known, the era of the sole-sourced contract is dead.”

However, the Roads Minister speaking in Parliament on March 24, 2026, explained that a mix of procurement methods was used in line with the laws of Ghana.

The Road Minister detailed that only 44 per cent of Big Push contracts awarded by the Roads Ministry under President Mahama were through sole sourcing. 

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“Don’t belittle everyone’s intelligence; Please, be serious!”- Methodist Bishop tells Mahama gov’t  

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“Don’t belittle everyone’s intelligence; Please, be serious!”- Methodist Bishop tells Mahama gov’t  

Professor Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Ghana, has tackled the Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, following his recent remarks regarding the importance of LGBTQ to Ghanaians.  

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Communications Minister, has said LGBTQ+ issues are not a priority for Ghanaians, who wake up each day focused on jobs, salaries and making ends meet. 

According to Kwakye Ofosu, the LGBTQ+ subject does not rank high among the priorities of ‘ordinary’ Ghanaian citizens.

Speaking on JoyNews “The Pulse” today, Kwakye Ofosu called the debate “a waste of time” and stated there is “nothing to apologise for” regarding the President’s position on the matter. 

Kwakye Ofosu stated, “This is not a major issue. It’s another waste of time. You know, NPP, they specialise in wasting the time of everybody”.

“When Ghanaians wake up in the morning, their focus is on how to get to work, how to earn a salary, and how to make ends meet. Is that bill the number one priority of every Ghanaian? It is not. It has no meaning,” he argued.

“The things that matter the most are the issues that affect the lives of Ghanaians,” he said.

“Which president, serving or seeking to become president, should make LGBTQ+ the most important issue? Is it not about the welfare of the ordinary people?” he questioned.

“There is nothing to apologise for,” he concluded.

Reacting to Felix Kwakye Ofosu’s comments on Facebook, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church urged the Mahama government to tell Ghanaians if they have softened their stance on the anti-LGBTQ+ BILL.

In a Facebook post, Professor Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu wrote, “I am quoting a JoyFm news item: ‘The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has stated that issues relating to LGBTQ+ rights are not a major priority for Ghanaians, stressing that the government remains focused on key socio-economic concerns.”

“Really? So, which Ghanaian is this minister referring to here? In any case, did we miss a poll on this matter? If you have softened your stance on the issue, just tell us. Don’t belittle everyone’s intelligence. Please, be serious!”, his post concludes.

Meanwhile, the minority NPP MPs who have told President John Dramani Mahama to render an apology to the clergy, clerics and traditional leaders for his unfulfilled LGBTQ Bill promise.

John Ntim Fordjour, speaking on behalf of the NPP, highlighted that during the 2024 election campaign, Mahama, in opposition, assured religious leaders and key stakeholders that his administration would introduce a government-sponsored bill to broadly address LGBTQ issues in Ghana.

The MP highlighted that the expectation of Ghanaians remains unchanged, adding that the campaign promises must be honoured regardless.

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TikToker granted bail after alleged disparaging comments against the President and First Lady

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TikToker granted bail after alleged disparaging comments against the President and First Lady

Juicy Vibez, a Ghanaian TikToker, has been granted bail in her ongoing case at the Adenta Circuit Court.

Reports suggest the TikToker reappeared in court on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in the company of her lawyer and was granted bail.

Earlier, the TikToker was remanded over her false publication with the intent to mislead, cause fear and panic in violation of Section 208(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

The report suggests Priscilla Ansong was arrested after publishing a widely circulated video making disparaging remarks about the President and the First Lady.

In the video shared by SIKA OFFICIAL, Content creator Priscilla Ansong alleged misconduct involving the First Couple,

She claimed unrest at the Flagstaff House and called viewers to watch the online content she referenced as evidence.

Speaking in the viral video, Priscilla Ansong stated, “Mr President, you sleep with the friends of your wife, how much more your house help? First Lady, have you also seen what you have caused? You have now been caught sleeping with another man. Everyone should go and watch what the president has done. He has slept with ladies, including his wife’s best friend, and now he has been caught. When his wife, the First Lady, also did the same, the president was angry.

“…I hear the Flagstaff House is on fire. Just go to YouTube and watch what’s going on. Go to Shirley Frimpong Manso – Sparrow’s Productions – and see what I am talking about. ‘For Love and Country’ – President, shame, you have been disgraced,” Content creator, Priscilla Ansong alleged.

She later clarified that her post was a promotion for Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s film ‘For Love and Country’, but was still arrested and remanded.

In related news, a 22-year-old man, Evans Puplampu, known on TikTok as ‘Eyes Man,’ has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service after threatening an attack on churches.

The TikToker video footage showed a masked young man posing as a bandit with the caption, “We are starting from Ghana churches.”

The Police in a statement on X wrote, “POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR CAUSING FEAR AND PANIC.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a viral video in which he posed as a bandit and made threatening remarks that caused fear and panic among members of the public.

The video showed the suspect  posing with his face covered, under the caption “We are starting from Ghana churches.” The post quickly gained traction on TikTok and generated widespread concern.

Through sustained intelligence gathering and surveillance, officers identified and arrested the suspect, Evans Puplampu, aged 22, on Tuesday, 7th April 2026, at Ashaiman Community 22.

During interrogation, the suspect admitted to being the individual in the video. He stated that he had copied a similar trending pose on social media for fun and did not intend to cause harm or panic.

A Samsung Galaxy A15 mobile phone used in creating and sharing the video has been retrieved and retained as an exhibit.

The suspect is currently in Police custody, assisting investigations, and will be put before the court to face justice”.

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BREAKING – Ken Ofori-Atta released by ICE

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BREAKING – Ken Ofori-Atta released by ICE

The information gathered alleged that Ghana’s former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been released by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Ken Ofori-Atta was being held at the Caroline Detention Facility regarding issues related to his immigration status.

Reports by Citinews suggest that checks from the Caroline Detention Facility, an ICE-operated centre, confirmed that his name no longer appears on the detention list.

Also, officials at the facility did not provide further details but verified that the former minister has been released.

The search result on ICE website read, “Your search has returned zero (0) matching records. Please re-check the search terms you entered to ensure they are correct and try your query again. Please remember that the system does not provide information for detainees under the age of 18. If you conducted a name-based search, only exact matches will be returned. You may want to try any name or spelling variants used by the detainee. If you are unable to find the detainee using the Online Detainee Locator System, please contact your local field office. For more information on the Missing Migrant Program, please visit [link].”

Ken Ofori-Atta had been in ICE custody since January 2026.

Back home, the embattled Ken Ofori-Atta remains at the centre of multiple legal challenges.

Ken Ofori-Atta and five others are facing more than 70 criminal charges linked to ongoing corruption investigations.

In related news, “Enayat Qasimi, a US-based lawyer representing Ghana’s former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has disclosed that his client has a pathway to US residency.

According to Ken Ofori-Atta’s US-based lawyer, his client will pursue permanent US residency rather than returning to his home country.

Reports by JOYNEWs revealed Enayat Qasimi told Semafor his client has a “pathway to residency” that he would pursue.

“He claimed there were “serious questions” about the independence of the Ghanaian judiciary and said that Mr Ofori-Atta had been subjected to a “political witch hunt” that meant he was unlikely to receive a fair trial over alleged financial impropriety while in office, from 2017 to 2024”, JoyNews is quoted to have said.

Also, Frank Davies, a member of the Legal Team of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has disclosed that his client’s decision to seek permanent residence in the U.S. is personal.

According to Frank Davies, Ken Ofori-Atta’s decision to seek permanent residence in the U.S has nothing to do with his legal matter but personal.

Frank Davis is quoted by TV3 as saying, “Ken Ofori-Atta’s decision to seek permanent residence in the U.S. is a personal and not a legal matter”.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has said he cannot comment on the ongoing proceedings to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to John Mahama, Ken Ofori-Atta’s extradition process is out of his jurisdiction and within the jurisdiction of the United States.

He asserted that it would be inappropriate for him to make pronouncements on a case.

Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, Mahama stated, “I cannot comment on the extradition of our former Finance Minister because it is in a different jurisdiction… we just have to be patient for the law to play out in that jurisdiction. It is not within our jurisdiction, but the American judiciary…”

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TikToker in viral video threatening an attack on churches BUSTED

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TikToker in viral video threatening an attack on churches BUSTED

22-year-old man, Evans Puplampu, known on TikTok as ‘Eyes Man,’ has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service after threatening an attack on churches.

The TikToker video footage showed a masked young man posing as a bandit with the caption, “We are starting from Ghana churches.”

The Police in a statement on X wrote, “POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR CAUSING FEAR AND PANIC.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a viral video in which he posed as a bandit and made threatening remarks that caused fear and panic among members of the public.

The video showed the suspect  posing with his face covered, under the caption “We are starting from Ghana churches.” The post quickly gained traction on TikTok and generated widespread concern.

Through sustained intelligence gathering and surveillance, officers identified and arrested the suspect, Evans Puplampu, aged 22, on Tuesday, 7th April 2026, at Ashaiman Community 22.

During interrogation, the suspect admitted to being the individual in the video. He stated that he had copied a similar trending pose on social media for fun and did not intend to cause harm or panic.

A Samsung Galaxy A15 mobile phone used in creating and sharing the video has been retrieved and retained as an exhibit.

The suspect is currently in Police custody, assisting investigations, and will be put before the court to face justice”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “Thanks to Ghana police, no Foolishness and bandit talks would’ve been allowed in Ghana 🇬🇭, we are the star of Africa and the peace of Africa”.

A netizen added, “Nice job. Use him as a scapegoat.

“Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from its consequences”

One X user claimed, “Tell us the full story. He’s a Christian man who pretended to be a Muslim online and threatened to attack churches. They do this to cause hatred and division in Ghana. Such psychopaths must be hunted down before they achieve their goals. And try finding out if he had any sponsors”.

“You can’t commit an offense in Ghana and go Scot free unless the Ghana police decides not to pursue you, the FBI doesn’t come close to Gh police, our only problem is the bribery”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Whatever you post online has your digital footprint. The cybercrime unit can easily do forensics and track your approximate movements to know where you are.

Yet people will keep fooling themselves to bring stress to their families. Now his family will have to contribute to hiring a lawyer. Money that could have done something better for them”.

“Ghana police service please send me your Momo account, so I can send people some small coins for drinks, you truly work hard. God bless you all. 3 years straight after the 2028 election”, a netizen added.

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62-year-old UK-based Ghanaian jailed for storing his fast-food joint fish in a bathtub

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62-year-old UK-based Ghanaian jailed for storing his fast-food joint fish in a bathtub

Stephen Akuoko, a 62-year-old businessman based in the United Kingdom, has been jailed for two years.

The UK-based Ghanaian was jailed for breaching food hygiene regulations and was banned for five years from operating any food business.

Stephen Akuoko was further fined by the court at a cost of £2,500.

Reports suggest that Akuoko, who supplies ready meals to supermarkets and corner shops, was found storing mackerel in his bathroom, both in the bathtub and on the floor next to the toilet at his flat.

The Telegraph, in a publication, detailed that Stephen Akuoko has been operating in Watford, Hertfordshire, under the name Tribal Foods for more than three years.

According to reports, Akuoko had been under investigation by the council’s environmental health team and was caught red-handed when Firefighters responding to a fire outbreak after a wok he was using burst into flames, discovering large quantities of fish, including some stored on the bathroom floor near the toilet.

Akuoko pleaded guilty to two food safety offences at St Albans Magistrates’ Court on February 11, 2026 and was later sentenced at St Albans Crown Court on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Judge Francis Sheridan, delivering his judgment, stated, “Your little business got bigger than you could handle, and you resorted to frankly disgusting practices …fish on the floor of the bathroom, fish in the bathtub and then you cooked them and sold them.

“You must realise that food poisoning can have very serious consequences, even death, and if that had happened, you would be facing manslaughter charges.”

In a post on Facebook, a netizen wrote, “Stephen Akuoko, a businessman who had been supplying ready-made meals to UK supermarkets, was found to be keeping the fish he used to make the meals in a toilet. 

The discovery was made by firefighters when they went to extinguish a fire at  Akuoko’s house in North London. They were shocked to find fish in a bathtub and reported the matter to the police.  Akuoko was consequently arrested and taken to court.

Akuoko, who is originally from Ghana, pleaded guilty to two food safety offences, as the judge blasted him for the meals that were ‘unfit for human consumption’.

The judge handed him a two-year suspended prison sentence and a five-year ban from operating any food business”.

In related news, a Ghanaian national in Columbus, Ohio, has been arrested by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

 ICE, in a statement, revealed the Ghanaian man abroad was seeking immigration benefits despite his alleged past criminal offence.

According to ICE, the Ghanaian man attempted to hide a credit card fraud history and was arrested.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in a post on Facebook wrote, “A Ghanaian alien convicted of credit card fraud came to our Columbus, Ohio, office looking for immigration benefits.

He tried to hide his criminal past, but officers unveiled the truth. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrived to take him into custody”.

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Black Maria gets a new leader as DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil is removed

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Black Maria gets a new leader as DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil is removed

DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil, who was previously the leader of the IGP’s special operations team (Black Maria), has been removed.

 The former leader of the IGP’s special operations team (Black Maria) was removed as investigations continue into an alleged assault case against him and members of the team.

DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil and other members of the Black Maria are being investigated for allegedly assaulting renowned artist Ibrahim Mahama.

Reports suggest a formal handing-over ceremony was held at the National Police Training School, Accra, to mark the change in leadership.

DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil officially handed over command responsibilities to the new Commander, Superintendent Augustine Dawson Amoah.

Meanwhile, Ibrahim Mahama, a Renowned Ghanaian visual artist, has stated he is pursuing justice rather than money in his alleged assault by police officers.

Speaking to the media after the meeting with the Police Management Board (POMAB) on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Ibrahim Mahama stated, “No, we are not looking for compensation. There is no way we are looking for money. Obviously, I don’t need that. It’s not about that. It’s more just about justice”.

“We just want to make sure people understand what transpired that day. Because we are all in the country, we are in a democracy. We want to understand what is happening and see how we can solve it,” he added.

“So that when other people are elsewhere, and things like this happen, at least they are assured that in the country they live in, their matter will be taken seriously and there will be some kind of justice,” he said.

It will be recalled that Ibrahim Mahama was allegedly assaulted by the IGP’s special operations team, also known as Black Maria, in Tamale.

Reports suggest he was beaten for filming the Black Maria team as they unsuccessfully forced their way through a traffic jam while on a mission.

Speaking in an interview, Ibrahim Mahama stated, “They broke into our bus, forced me to open my phone and deleted the pictures. From the beginning to the end, everything was an assault”.

“The Police (Black Maria) team with their sirens tried to pass through the traffic by clearing the way, but were not successful. After several attempts, they began confronting the motorists, which resulted in physical assault on the civilians,” he explained.

“They beat us up and forced my boss Ibrahim Mahama to open his password and delete the videos. They took us to Sakasaka Police Station and beat us up again,” Ibrahim Mahommed further stated.

Following the assault, Ibrahim Mahama and the other injured persons were taken to Habannah Hospital in Tamale for treatment.

The artist lost two of his front teeth as a result of the attack.

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RNAQ locked up in a bitter divorce alimony battle with ex-wife Joana

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RNAQ locked up in a bitter divorce alimony battle with ex-wife Joana

The ex-wife of Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah-Quaye, commonly known as RNAQ, Mrs Joana Quaye, has hired former Attorney General Godfred Dame to appeal against a rather strange judgment of the High Court in Accra.

The High Court granted Mrs Joana Quaye only GHC300,000 out of the well-known vast fortune she built with the rich businessman.

She was married to Richard Nii Armah-Quaye for sixteen (16) years and has three (3) children with him.

The information gathered suggests that RNAQ has been locked up in a bitter divorce case with Joana Quaye for the past four years.

The High Court presided over by Justice Kofi Dorgu on 20th January, 2026, in his final orders despite evidence showing that Richard Nii Armah Quaye established his famous company, Quick Credit & Investment Micro-Credit Limited (renamed Bills Micro Credit Limited) with Joana Quaye as shareholders, out of which RNAQ built his wealth and established numerous other companies, the judge granted to the wife only one-third share of a house at Dansoman, GHC300,000 as financial provision and GHC5,000 to be paid by RNAQ each month for the upkeep of all the three children.

Mrs Quaye cited that all the properties owned by RNAQ, including houses at Trassacco Estate, East Legon and other rich neighbourhoods in Accra, a Rolls-Royce car, Bentley, Range Rover and other luxurious vehicles and companies were all acquired by RNAQ after their.

Joana Quaye has since hired prominent Accra-based law firm, Dame & Partners, as her new lawyers to pursue an appeal against the award following the court orders in what she described as “being given a raw deal”.

The new lawyers in a notice of appeal filed at the Court of Appeal Registry on 1st April, 2026, contend that that the final orders issued by Justice Dorgu are “inconsistent with the principles and framework governing the identification and equitable distribution of marital property upon the dissolution of marriage enshrined in the Constitution and laws of Ghana, and affirmed by the Supreme Court of Ghana”. They further assert that the trial judge committed a fundamental error of law by failing to recognise that all the immovable and movable properties claimed by the respondent, including shares in companies, were acquired during the subsistence of the marriage and thus constitute marital property to be distributed equitably between the parties. They also say that the position of Ghanaian law is that all property acquired during the subsistence of any marriage is marital property that must be distributed equitably.

Other grounds of appeal filed by Messrs. Dame & Partners on behalf of RNAQ’s wife are that the trial court erred in not lifting the veil of incorporation in Quick Credit & Investment Micro-Credit Limited (renamed Bills Micro Credit Limited) and other related and affiliated companies, despite clear and compelling evidence that the parties jointly established the initial company, which served as the financial and operational foundation for the Respondent’s subsequent business ventures. The lawyers have also challenged the award of one-third of the “Dansoman House”, GHC300,000 as financial relief and GHC5,000 per month for the maintenance of three children of the marriage, as “manifestly inadequate, inequitable and unfair”.

Mrs. Quaye seeks from the Court of Appeal two orders from the Court of Appeal which are “an order setting aside the final orders of the judgment dated 20th January, 2026” and “an order granting to her an equitable share of all assets (immovable and movable) acquired during the subsistence of the marriage to RNAQ, including his shares and beneficial interests in all companies set up after the parties got married”.

RNAQ touts himself as a billionaire and regularly gives out expensive gifts to the public, like cars, gold, etc. He lives in a Trassacco Estates house acquired during his marriage to Joana Quaye with Ghanaian socialite, Mona Montrage, popularly known as Hajia For Real. The plush parties he holds on various occasions and his generally luxurious lifestyle are matters of public record.

RNAQ was in the news lately after he revealed that his wealth is so large that he can’t even spend 2% of it.

According to Richard Nii Armah Quaye, he used to spend about 20% of his income, and now he cannot even he used to spend about 20% of his wealth.

Speaking in a video shared on X, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, while delivering a speech, stated, “As you continue to grow, your income begins to increase, so the 20% will also continue to increase for you. As I speak to you now, I am still spending below 20% of my income”.

“In fact, looking at where I am in life and where I started, I was around the 20% mark. But as you move forward and your worth becomes bigger, now I take about 2% of my worth, and I can’t even spend it,” he added.

Last year,  Richard Nii Armah-Quaye threw a lavish birthday party, which caught the attention of Ghanaians and the World.

Reports suggested his attire alone exceeded $350,000, including a Richard Mille Declutachable Rose Gold watch valued at over $323,000. Sources indicate his suit cost $10,000, shoes $2,000, and stylist fees $4,000.2

In 2026, he marked his birthday with a large-scale gold tablet giveaway, selecting 1,000 followers to receive the investment asset.

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Your demotion is not related to MrBeast project – GES tells Mante D/A Basic School, headmaster

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Your demotion is not related to MrBeast project – GES tells Mante D/A Basic School, headmaster

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has broken its silence, clarifying the demotion of Mante D/A Basic headmaster.

In a statement issued on April 7, 2026, and signed by Eric Ahinakwa, GES explained that the demotion of Mante D/A Basic headmaster is not related to the MrBeast project.

According to the GES, MrBeast’s school project was in full compliance with all Ghana Education Service rules, regulations, and procedures.

Part of the GES statement read, “The matter relating to the alleged demotion of the Headmaster of the Mante D/A Basic School is in no way related to the Mr Beast project and work at the school, as well as their partner groups.

“The school project and work supported by Beast Philanthropist and their partner groups is in full compliance with all Ghana Education Service rules, regulations, and procedures and has the full support of the District Education Directorate and the District Assembly.”

The GES clarification comes following the headmaster of Mante D/A Basic School, a public institution at Akim Mante in the Asene Manso Akroso District of the Eastern Region, which was recently refurbished by American YouTuber and content creator MrBeast, has cried out over his treatment by the Ghana Education Service (GES).

The headmaster, identified as Asare Richard, alleged that the GES reduced his rank immediately MrBeast launched the school project, a project he stressed he was actively involved in and at the forefront.

According to him, shortly after the project began, he was demoted from Assistant Director II to Principal Superintendent without any clear explanation, resulting in a salary reduction.

Asare Richard added that all attempts to seek clarification from officials at the Ghana Education Service have proved futile, as his requests have been met with no response.

Speaking in a viral video, the headmaster said, “Immediately this project started, GES gave me a notification that my rank had been reduced and also reduced my salary without any valid reason. I don’t know the reason they did that because I have not made any connection or anything.

“My rank was Assistant Director II, and I was brought down to Principal Superintendent. Since September, all letters that I am supposed to write, I’ve done my part, but still…” the headmaster alleged.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the development stated, “The headmaster erred. He’s even lucky he’s still a headmaster. Did he seek for the approval of GES before commencement of the project? We should respect institutional leadership. The school is a sole property of the GES. This is not a private school”.

A netizen added, “You see the kind of leaders we have?  They will not do their work, but when an individual tries to do what they are supposed to do then they try to sabotage the person or try all means to frustrate that person. F*ckin country”.

One X user added, “This Ghana ankasa eeehhh, the level of hypocrisy is just too much, someone standing in for the refurbishment of a nation-owned asset, and you just reduced his rank salary without any reason, for what????

Hypocrites, God will punish them paaaa”.

Another X user added, “Your intentions may be good, but there’s a channel you have to follow. If indeed he got the approval from the GES director in his district or municipality, then we all can fight GES for his rank to be restored. Africans, we take things for granted too much”.

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KNUST enforces strict dress code, bans crop tops, sagging pants, and others

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KNUST enforces strict dress code, bans crop tops, sagging pants, and others

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has officially begun enforcing a strict dress code policy to promote a decent and conducive academic environment.

According to a notice shared on X, KNUST Libraries showed pictures of what the university considers inappropriate attire for both male and female students.

The notice highlighted for males, shirts with deep necklines, sleeveless tops or vests, sagging trousers worn below the waist, boxer shorts, shorts above knee length, and caps, as inappropriate.

For the females, crop tops, biker pants, deep-cut cleavage outfits, midriff-baring tops, short shorts or hot pants, short revealing skirts, and caps are considered inappropriate by the KNUST.

KNUST libraries notice further stated, “Anyone found indecently dressed will not be allowed entry or will be asked to leave the library. Any dress that can not be taken to lectures cannot be brought to the library”.  

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news wrote, “Boys dey walk with boxer shorts”

“How the fuck do dresses even affect studies? What the fuck is this r*tarded mentality bro?”, a netizen added.

“Who are those misogynistic people who think they can police what women wear in this age? A school isn’t a prison. Allow women to express themselves through what they wear. Hands off women’s bodies and clothing!”, a netizen added.

An X user added, “Black man and gyimii . What is wrong with a cap?? You can let a student identify themselves and put their cap back on”.

“How does this help you go to space?

Your peers who attended Legon are going to space, and you are here enforcing the dress code. Are you a church? In this hot weather, if someone chooses to wear decent pants/shorts or sleeveless, what’s wrong”, one more netizen added.

A netizen added, “Hope the laws will be the same for the foreign students who mostly come in sleeveless and shorts/pants as well. The weather is hot, and we must wake up to reality. I don’t see the bearing of these directives on academic work. Of course, indecent dressing is a big no no”.

One X user added, “When they talk about dress code, people think they’re enslaving the students. Do we know the consequences of dressing inappropriately on campus? God bless UPSA officials for their bold stand !”

“In this hot weather? Naa, these are doing too much. I’m in the US, and this isn’t a problem. Are they going to seduce the security guards or the librarians?”, a netizen added.

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“Eii, as for this, Mahama has done well” – Mahama ‘Wo De Y3n Ka’ Cocoa farmer praises him   

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“Eii, as for this, Mahama has done well” – Mahama ‘Wo De Y3n Ka’ Cocoa farmer praises him   

A cocoa farmer who went viral for calling out President John Dramani Mahama for owing cocoa farmers following the reduction of cocoa prices has showered praises on the president.

In a new video, Mahama ‘Wo De Y3n Ka’ Cocoa farmer was captured praising John Mahama after receiving some money from the sale of his cocoa beans.

In the viral video, he stated, “Eii, as for this, Mahama has done well. Well done. Receive my salute.”

He, however, maintained that the president still owes them money saying, “But remember the remaining one. That one even involves a lot of money. No matter what you do, ‘wo de yen ka’ – you still owe us”.

Earlier, the cocoa farmer accused Mahama of owning them saying, “If President Mahama were here, I would ask him to listen carefully. Mahama, listen to this message: you owe us a debt. Whether you like it or not, you owe us.

Before the elections, cocoa farmers were receiving GH¢31 million, but Mahama, while in opposition, said the amount was too small. He even promised that if voted into office, he would increase the cocoa price to about GH¢60 million. On that basis, we voted for him,” he said.

President John Dramani Mahama then reacted to a viral video of a cocoa farmer saying, “Mahama wo de yɛ ka,” meaning Mahama, you owe us a debt.

Reacting to the video while speaking during an engagement with the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 26, President Mahama jovially mimicked the farmer, repeating the words ‘wo de y3 ka,’ with the audience bursting into laughter.

President Mahama stated, “The recent incident with cocoa, with the prices plummeting, and you see all the videos of ‘Mahama wo de y3 ka’ of cocoa farmers protesting in the cocoa farms, is because for almost 70 years after we gained independence, we’re still exporting raw beans to the world”.

“I believe that what has happened in the international market should be a wake-up call for us, and that we must allocate more of our beans, and we’re taking the first step to doing that,” he indicated.

President Mahama added, “We’re changing the financing model. Before, we got the traders and others who buy the cocoa to advance the money for us to buy the cocoa from our farmers. Now, we say we’re going to raise the money ourselves and buy our own cocoa,” he stated.

“While we’re taking the money from the traders to buy the cocoa from our farmers, the collateral for the money they were advancing us was the cocoa beans. And so once you bought the cocoa beans, it was collateral for the financing they gave you.

“So, now if we raise our money, we buy our own cocoa. Our cocoa is not collateral to anybody, and so we can decide what to do with it, and we’re saying that we’re going to allocate the bulk of our cocoa to the local processors to process that cocoa before we export it,” he concluded.

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Mussa Dankwah, a conjecture like a lotto doctor – Miracles Aboagye

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Mussa Dankwah, a conjecture like a lotto doctor – Miracles Aboagye

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, has once again fired shots at the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, labelling him a ‘lotto doctor’.

According to Miracles Aboagye, Mussa Dankwah mostly conjectures like a lotto doctor.

The NPP man rejected current polling data by Global InfoAnalytics, which suggested that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is gradually reducing, while the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is gaining more voters.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ AM Show on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Miracles Aboagye explained, “You know my position on Global InfoAnalytics; there’s no credibility when it comes to them. A lot of people make predictions. I predicted Dr Bawumia was going to win, didn’t I? That doesn’t mean whatever I say should be taken as fact”.

“It’s not about taking his data seriously or not. There’s no firm position on him in this country. It’s mostly conjecture and extrapolation. People predict; that’s what they do. As I’ve said before, he’s like a lotto doctor,” he added.

He further added, “Which data? Which numbers? Every morning he wakes up and, based on how he feels about an issue, he puts something out”.

“Even I, when I disagreed with him on specific issues, the next day he came out with polling about me. He actually did, surprisingly. He predicted Ayawaso East, and he got it completely wrong. Then he came back, trying to justify it, all based on emotions”.

“He’s doing his work. For him, it’s business. He has an office, he has a team, and he has to maintain them. So let’s put that aside,” he added.

Also, Nana Obiri Boahen, a Lawyer and former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has fired shots at the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, over his recent poll on the NPP.

According to Mussa Dankwah, the Global InfoAnalytics recent poll detailed that NPP voters no longer find the party attractive.

However, Nana Obiri Boahen rejected the poll, according to him, even a kindergarten child won’t believe that the NPP is not attractive.

He asserted that even a mature or level-headed person will pay attention to or give credence to a poll that claims the NPP is no longer attractive.

Nana Obiri Boahen argued that even NDC members are complaining about the government’s performance, noting that water bills are rising, and electricity prices are going up.

Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on March 23, Nana Obiri Boahen stated, “He doesn’t know what he is saying by claiming the NPP is no longer attractive. I don’t believe any mature or level-headed person will pay attention or give credence to this publication.

“Which mature person will believe that the NPP is not attractive? Even a kindergarten child won’t accept this because water bills are rising, electricity prices are going up, and the cost of living is increasing.

“The country is becoming difficult, so I don’t know why he would even say this,” Obiri Boahen stated.

“If VIP is allowed to increase transport fares by 25%, we will also increase fares” – GPRTU warns

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“If VIP is allowed to increase transport fares by 25%, we will also increase fares” – GPRTU warns

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) Head of Industrial Relations, Alhaji Abass Imoro, once again warn of a possible increase in transport fares.

According to Alhaji Abass Imoro, if the VIP is allowed to increase transport fares by 25%, they will also increase fares.

In a post shared by TV3, Alhaji Abass Imoro is quoted to have said, “If VIP is allowed to increase transport fares by 25 per cent, the union will instruct all GPRTU members to also increase fares”.

His remarks follow the Private transport operator VIP Jeoun Transport has announced an increase in its prices effective Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

According to the VIP, they last reviewed fares on April, 26,2024.

The VIP in their statement did not disclose their reasoning behind the upward adjustment to their fares.

In a post on Facebook, VIP stated, “VIP JEOUN Transport announces fare increase effective Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

VIP JEOUN Transport first published this notice on 14/03/25 and SUSPENDED on 18/03/25.

VIP JEOUN Transport last reviewed fares on April, 26,2024. The fares are categorised as EXECUTIVE and STANDARD TOUR”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “What causes this sudden increase in your fares? I’d like to understand the reasoning behind this decision, as it seems to be affecting the economy and inflation, relying on your transport services. I hope this decision doesn’t negatively impact your customer base. It’s crucial for your business to maintain customer trust and satisfaction, especially with the fare increase. Perhaps you could consider offering additional services or benefits to justify the new prices. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this”.

“You are just enjoying the monopoly. How I wish Intercity STC Coaches Limited would be up and doing”, a netizen added.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the government is prepared to shield Ghanaians from rising fuel costs.

Mahama disclosed that his government will roll out targeted measures to protect consumers if rising global oil prices begin to significantly impact domestic fuel costs.

Speaking at a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations, the President stated, “Things were sailing quite smoothly, and indeed, we’re beginning to enjoy some of the lowest fuel prices in a long time. The push factor in the oil price build-up is coming from the price of crude oil and finished products”.

“If this continues, then we will have to take some firm decisions”.

Mahama explained, “Some of the options available to us include adjusting margins to ease the burden on consumers and also reviewing the development levy to provide relief”.

“Fuel drives the transport sector, and transport is a major contributor to inflation. When fuel prices rise, the cost of moving goods, especially food, also increases, affecting the overall cost of living,” he said.

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Ghanaians wake up each day focused on jobs, salaries, not LGBTQ+ – Kwakye Ofosu

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Ghanaians wake up each day focused on jobs, salaries, not LGBTQ+ – Kwakye Ofosu

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Communications Minister, has said LGBTQ+ issues are not a priority for Ghanaians, who wake up each day focused on jobs, salaries and making ends meet. 

According to Kwakye Ofosu, the LGBTQ+ subject does not rank high among the priorities of ‘ordinary’ Ghanaian citizens.

Speaking on JoyNews “The Pulse” today, Kwakye Ofosu called the debate “a waste of time” and stated there is “nothing to apologise for” regarding the President’s position on the matter. 

Kwakye Ofosu stated, “This is not a major issue. It’s another waste of time. You know, NPP, they specialise in wasting the time of everybody”.

“When Ghanaians wake up in the morning, their focus is on how to get to work, how to earn a salary, and how to make ends meet. Is that bill the number one priority of every Ghanaian? It is not. It has no meaning,” he argued.

“The things that matter the most are the issues that affect the lives of Ghanaians,” he said.

“Which president, serving or seeking to become president, should make LGBTQ+ the most important issue? Is it not about the welfare of the ordinary people?” he questioned.

“There is nothing to apologise for,” he concluded.

His remarks come on the heels of concerns raised by the Minority NPP MPs who have told President John Dramani Mahama to render an apology to the clergy, clerics and traditional leaders for his unfulfilled LGBTQ Bill promise.

John Ntim Fordjour, speaking on behalf of the NPP, highlighted that during the 2024 election campaign, Mahama, in opposition, assured religious leaders and key stakeholders that his administration would introduce a government-sponsored bill to broadly address LGBTQ issues in Ghana.

The MP highlighted that the expectation of Ghanaians remains unchanged, adding that the campaign promises must be honoured regardless.

Also, John Ntim Fordjour has told President John Dramani Mahama that Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024.

 According to John Ntim Fordjour, President Mahama must be held to account to fulfil his promise.

 He further alleged that attempts are being made to introduce LGBTQ-related concepts into Ghana’s Constitution through the ongoing constitutional review process.

The Assin South MP highlighted that pages 107 and 108 of the Constitutional Review Committee’s report open the door for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts within Ghana’s constitution.

He alleged that such provisions, when adopted, could significantly affect Ghana’s moral and cultural values.

Speaking during a press conference at the NPP headquarters on Tuesday, April 7, Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, stated, “Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024, and so the president must therefore be made to fulfil his promise to introduce a government-sponsored bill, which he promised the clergy to comprehensively address LGBTQ issues if made president.

“He willingly made those promises, and he must be held to account and be made to fulfil his promises.

“President Mahama must render an apology to the clergy, clerics and traditional leaders. He must apologise to the Christian Council, Bishops’ Conference, GPCC and all other religious leaders for the double standards demonstrated between the period in opposition and now in power.”

The brouhaha follows President John Dramani Mahama’s statement that Ghana is still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter, which is his government’s main focus and not the Anti-LGBTQ Bill.

 According to John Mahama, the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, while important, is not Ghana’s most urgent concern at this time.

Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, Mahama stated, “We are still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter”.

“While there are strong and differing views within our society, we believe that issues must be addressed through democratic processes, our core values, dialogue, and the rule of law,” he said.

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“It cost us so much to bring down inflation” – BoG Governor

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“It cost us so much to bring down inflation” – BoG Governor

Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has said the Central Bank bringing down Ghana’s inflation last year came at a high cost.

The BoG Governor detailed that bringing down inflation from 23.8 per cent to 5.4 per cent in 2025 came at a high cost to the Central Bank.

According to Dr Johnson Asiama, the disinflation effort, though successful, required aggressive liquidity management, including open market operations to mop up excess funds from the system.

Dr Asiama highlighted that while tight monetary policy helped reduce inflation from 23.8 per cent in December 2024 to 5.4 per cent by the end of 2025, it came with high financial costs to the Central Bank.

Speaking at the Governor’s Roundtable during the Kwahu Business Forum, the BoG Governor stated, “Last year was good but expensive for the Central Bank. It took us a lot of money to mop up excess liquidity and bring inflation down”.

 He further outlined the policy trade-offs involved in balancing inflation control with economic growth.

“The work we do is always about trade-offs… trying to strike the right balance,” he said.

He said exchange rate stability was a key outcome of the policy measures, noting that “the cedi is stable and under control.”

“If you look at where inflation was at the end of December 2024 and where it is now, it would not involve the same level of resources to keep it low and stable going forward,” he added.

Dr Asiama detailed that central banks globally, including the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, face similar challenges, as controlling inflation often carries high financial costs, stressing that, despite the cost implications, controlling inflation remains critical to protecting real incomes and ensuring macroeconomic stability.

“When banks are strong, they can give more credit, and there is a need for collaboration between the Central Bank and the financial sector,” he said.

The BooG governor further assured the business community that the Bank of Ghana would continue to pursue policies aimed at sustaining low inflation while supporting economic expansion.

Meanwhile, Dr Johnson Asiama has cautioned that the Middle East conflict poses fresh inflation risks for Ghana.

The BoG governor disclosed that the escalating tensions in the Middle East could threaten Ghana’s improving inflation.

Dr Asiama highlighted that the Middle East tension is disrupting major global energy and shipping routes.

He further explained that the tension is creating an increasing volatility in global oil markets.

Speaking at the opening of the 129th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the BoG governor stated, “A significant external development has entered the picture, and that has to do with the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. This conflict is disrupting key energy and shipping corridors”.

“It is increasing volatility in global oil markets, and it is introducing new uncertainty into the trajectory of global inflation,” he said.

He added, “For Ghana, the transmission channels are clear. Sustained oil price increases could raise the risk of imported inflation and could also tighten global financial conditions.”

“Geopolitical uncertainty tends to support gold prices… This could benefit our trade balance,” he added.

In related news, Dr Johnson Asiama, the Bank of Ghana Governor, has admitted that stability is good, but people are hungry.

The BoG Governor detailed that there is unemployment everywhere.

Dr Johnson Asiama further linked the unemployment crisis to the performance of banks.

He revealed that the central bank is focused on stabilising the banking sector to enable lower interest rates for businesses, aimed at boosting growth and job creation.

The BoG Governor also highlight that the high interest rates are killing businesses.

According to Dr Johnson Asiama, the BoG is working to bring down the high interest rates.

He quizzed how businesses borrow money above 30% interest rate, how do you expect that business to repay?

Speaking in a video shared on April 5, 2026, the Governor explained, “Stability is good, but people are hungry. There’s unemployment everywhere. So, the next step is to strengthen the markets.

“Our focus currently is to engineer a low-interest environment and a stable exchange environment”, he said.

“If a business borrows money at above 30%, how do you expect that business to repay? Interest rates are 30%, what are you going to use the money for?” he questioned.

“It’s not surprising there’s a lot of unemployment. It’s not surprising the private sector is still really under pressure”, he said.

Prophet busted for issuing death threats against VEEP Prof Opoku-Agyemang

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Prophet busted for issuing death threats against VEEP Prof Opoku-Agyemang

The General Overseer of Elohim International Ministry, Prophet William Gyimah, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service.

According to the Ghana Police Service, Prophet William Gyimah was arrested for allegedly issuing death threats against Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang in a viral video.

Reports suggest that the 49-year-old prophet was taken into custody on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation at Kasoa in the Central Region.

The arrest was said to be carried out by the IGP’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) after a video circulated on TikTok and other social media platforms allegedly showing the suspect making the threats.

The Police detailed that the video was flagged through ongoing social media monitoring, prompting swift action by the specialised unit.

He has since been handed over to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for further investigations.

In related cases, Priscilla Ansong, a 35-year-old content creator, has been remanded into custody by the Adenta Circuit Court over the publication of false news.

The content creator was remanded over her false publication with the intent to mislead, cause fear and panic in violation of Section 208(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

The report suggests Priscilla Ansong was arrested after publishing a widely circulated video making disparaging remarks about the President and the First Lady.

In the video shared by SIKA OFFICIAL, Content creator Priscilla Ansong alleged misconduct involving the First Couple,

She claimed unrest at the Flagstaff House and called viewers to watch the online content she referenced as evidence.

Speaking in the viral video, Priscilla Ansong stated, “Mr President, you sleep with the friends of your wife, how much more your house help? First Lady, have you also seen what you have caused? You have now been caught sleeping with another man. Everyone should go and watch what the president has done. He has slept with ladies, including his wife’s best friend, and now he has been caught. When his wife, the First Lady, also did the same, the president was angry.

“…I hear the Flagstaff House is on fire. Just go to YouTube and watch what’s going on. Go to Shirley Frimpong Manso – Sparrow’s Productions – and see what I am talking about. ‘For Love and Country’ – President, shame, you have been disgraced,” Content creator, Priscilla Ansong alleged.

Content creator, Priscilla Ansong, has been picked up and already taken to court for the publication of the video and the subsequent.

She has since been remanded into custody by the Adenta Circuit Court.

Ghana flag flies in space

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Ghana flag flies in space

The Ghana flag has been flown in space following one of the four astronauts selected for NASA’s historic Artemis II mission studying at the University of Ghana some three decades ago.

Christina Koch, who once studied at the University of Ghana as an international student, has flown the flag of Ghana in space.

Christina Koch was part of the crew that orbited the Moon under Artemis II.

Nearly three decades ago (1999), Christina Koch undertook a study-abroad programme at the University of Ghana while pursuing her undergraduate studies in the United States.

In a post shared on X in 2019, Christina Koch stated, “20 years ago, I was studying abroad at the @UnivofGh. Like spaceflight, it was a positive, life-changing, perspective-deepening experience. Seeing the beauty of Ghana from space reminds me of the amazing people I met there and how, in exploring the world, we learn about ourselves.”

In recent times, the University of Ghana (UG) has celebrated its alumna in a series of posts shared on April 3, 2026.

The University of Ghana stated, “The International Programmes Office of UG is proud to celebrate Christina Koch, NASA astronaut, record-breaker, and one of our exchange alumni”.

“Before making history as the first woman to travel beyond low Earth orbit on Artemis II, Christina walked our campus, calling her time here ‘life-changing and perspective-deepening. 328 days in space. First all-female spacewalk. Now circling the Moon as the only woman on the Artemis II crew,” it added.

Also, a post by the BBC News Africa also stated, “Before making history as the first woman to travel beyond low Earth orbit on Artemis II, Christina walked our campus.”

The University of Ghana has celebrated astronaut Christina Koch, the only woman on the four-person Artemis II crew, which orbited the Moon.

The mission’s spacecraft, the Orion spacecraft, broke the record for human spaceflight distance on Monday, surpassing the 1970 Apollo 13 mission record of 248,655 miles (400,000km).

The four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission are now returning to Earth after a lunar fly-by that took them farther from Earth than any humans before”.

“Artemis II is designed as a critical test mission with humans on board, aimed at testing Orion’s life-support and safety systems, evaluating deep-space navigation and communication systems, and ensuring astronauts can safely travel to and from the Moon.

The mission also sets the stage for Artemis III, which aims to land humans on the lunar surface. Historic milestones are expected, including sending the first woman and the first person of African descent on a lunar mission,” the report stated.

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Should Mahama apologise for saying jobs are a priority? – NPP quizzed

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Should Mahama apologise for saying jobs are a priority? – NPP quizzed

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has quizzed the NPP minority on whether President John Mahama should apologise for saying that the youth of Ghana having jobs is a priority.

Speaking on the Pulse on JoyNews on Tuesday, 7 April, Mr Kwakye Ofosu rejected the demand, saying, “What is there to apologise for?” he questioned. “Are you telling me that what matters most to the public is the LGBTQ issue and not their welfare? Is that what the NPP is pushing?”

“So the President should go and apologise for making the welfare of Ghanaians his priority? Is that what they are calling you for? Where is the logic in this?” he asked.

He added, “Why do they waste their time in the manner that they do? Should the president apologise for saying that the youth of Ghana having jobs is a priority? He should apologise for saying that?”

“Indeed, if it were a priority for them (NPP), why did they not sign it when they were in power? When did it become a priority for them? Only when they left power?” he asked.

His remarks follow concerns raised by the Minority NPP MPs who have told President John Dramani Mahama to render an apology to the clergy, clerics and traditional leaders for his unfulfilled LGBTQ Bill promise.

John Ntim Fordjour, speaking on behalf of the NPP, highlighted that during the 2024 election campaign, Mahama, in opposition, assured religious leaders and key stakeholders that his administration would introduce a government-sponsored bill to broadly address LGBTQ issues in Ghana.

The MP highlighted that the expectation of Ghanaians remains unchanged, adding that the campaign promises must be honoured regardless.

Also, John Ntim Fordjour has told President John Dramani Mahama that Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024.

 According to John Ntim Fordjour, President Mahama must be held to account to fulfil his promise.

 He further alleged that attempts are being made to introduce LGBTQ-related concepts into Ghana’s Constitution through the ongoing constitutional review process.

The Assin South MP highlighted that pages 107 and 108 of the Constitutional Review Committee’s report open the door for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts within Ghana’s constitution.

He alleged that such provisions, when adopted, could significantly affect Ghana’s moral and cultural values.

Speaking during a press conference at the NPP headquarters on Tuesday, April 7, Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, stated, “Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024, and so the president must therefore be made to fulfil his promise to introduce a government-sponsored bill, which he promised the clergy to comprehensively address LGBTQ issues if made president.

“He willingly made those promises, and he must be held to account and be made to fulfil his promises.

“President Mahama must render an apology to the clergy, clerics and traditional leaders. He must apologise to the Christian Council, Bishops’ Conference, GPCC and all other religious leaders for the double standards demonstrated between the period in opposition and now in power.”

The brouhaha follows President John Dramani Mahama’s statement that Ghana is still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter, which is his government’s main focus and not the Anti-LGBTQ Bill.

 According to John Mahama, the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, while important, is not Ghana’s most urgent concern at this time.

Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, Mahama stated, “We are still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter”.

“While there are strong and differing views within our society, we believe that issues must be addressed through democratic processes, our core values, dialogue, and the rule of law,” he said.

Mahama’s ‘side chick’ comment wrong – Sammi Awuku

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Mahama’s ‘side chick’ comment wrong – Sammi Awuku

Sammi Awuku, the Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, weigh in on the ongoing public reaction over President John Dramani Mahama’s “side chick” comment.

According to Sammi Awuku, the issue surrounding Mahama’s remark is more about where it was made.

It will be recalled, President John Dramani Mahama got the crowd roaring with laughter at the Kwahu Business Forum as he described what he said is how government contract payments boost the economy.

He highlighted that government contract payments boost the economy, usually through the contractors’ side chicks.

Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum on March 4, 2026, the president said, “When the contractors get paid, they go and buy a Land Cruiser for themselves, and car dealers also benefit. And even their spouses, their wives, and their side chicks also benefit,” he said.

“It’s painful, Christ’s birthplace is now an epicentre of war. President Mahama went further, explaining that once the side chicks are sorted out, they too become economic boosters in their own right.

“When the spouses and the side chicks too get, hairdressers get, dressmakers get, jewellery shops get, handbags sellers get. So, don’t discount that one at all,” Mahama added, drawing laughter from the audience.

However, Sammi Awuku suggested that while the comment may have been intended in a light-hearted or informal way, it did not suit the setting.

He argued that comments of that nature are typically reserved for private or informal conversations, not public platforms where the President’s words carry significant meaning.

Sammi Awuku noted that every statement made by a sitting President is often interpreted as an official position.

He highlighted that the matter should not be seen as a personal attack but rather as a question of appropriateness and responsibility, especially given the influence that comes with the highest office in the land.

“In all fairness, the ‘side chick’ comment was a boys-boys remark, but it was made on the wrong platform,” he stated.

In related news, A video has surfaced of a man staging a protest during President John Dramani Mahama’s keynote address during the Kwahu Business Forum.

In the viral video, the man staged a protest with a placard during the Kwahu Business Forum as John Dramani Mahama delivered his keynote address.

The man was captured on camera displaying a message that read, “Dear Prez Mahama, please intervene. ADB Bank has failed to honour its commitment to me.”

In the viral video, a police officer was initially seen engaging him, but the protester remained unmoved, holding up his placard.

President Mahama later acknowledged the situation, calling on someone to read the placard as he could not see what was written.

Mahama, during his speech, stated, “Can somebody read what is on that placard there? I can’t see what he has written. Somebody is raising a placard. I think he wants to draw my attention to something”.

“Ghana is a land of free speech, and I’m sure he has some beef with somebody. So, whoever he has an beef with, I beg you, go ahead and engage him.”

The man with the placard was later calmly escorted out of the venue to address the matter.

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Global oil prices drop as Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire

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Global oil prices drop as Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire

The Global oil prices have plummeted on Tuesday after President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.

The two-week ceasefire has spurred hopes that more oil tankers would be able to transit the key Strait of Hormuz soon.

Reports suggest that U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure.

The Reuters report read, “Oil fell below $100 per barrel on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent fell $14.84, or 13.6%, to $94.43 a barrel, and WTI slid $16.13, ​or 14.3%, to $96.82 a barrel as of 0023 GMT.

Trump’s turnaround came shortly before his ​deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of ⁠the world’s oil transits, or face widespread attacks on its civilian infrastructure.

“This will be a ​double-sided ceasefire!” he wrote on social media, after posting earlier on Tuesday that “a whole ​civilisation will die tonight” if his demands were not met.

Iran said it would halt its attacks if attacks against it stopped and that safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz would be possible for two weeks in ​coordination with Iranian armed forces, according to a statement by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ​on Wednesday.

However, multiple Gulf states have identified missile launches and drone attacks or issued warnings to civilians to take shelter.

“Even with ‌a ⁠peace deal, Iran may be emboldened to threaten the Strait of Hormuz more frequently in the future, and the market will price in heightened risk to the Strait of Hormuz going forward,” MST Marquee analyst Saul Kavonic said.

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran saw the steepest monthly ​oil price rise in ​history in March ⁠of more than 50%.

Trump said the U.S. had received a 10-point proposal from Iran, which he called a workable basis to negotiate, and ​said the parties were very far along on reaching a definitive ​agreement for long-term ⁠peace.

“It’s a good start and could pave the way to a more permanent reopening – but lots of ifs still to work out,” IG analyst Tony Sycamore said.

WTI has maintained its price premium over ​Brent, reversing typical price patterns, due to its May delivery contract, while Brent is for June, reflecting that barrels with an earlier delivery date are commanding a higher price”.

In related news, President John Dramani Mahama has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could have serious economic consequences for Africa.

According to John Mahama, hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran would hurt African economies.

Mahama argued that the Middle East is the epicentre of global oil supplies, adding that African economies must brace for inevitable shocks.

President Mahama made this known while speaking during a bilateral meeting with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the State House in Arusha on March 2, 2026.

He expressed alarm over the intensifying exchanges between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, as well as the counter-attacks, stressing that the tensions would trigger the rise of crude oil prices, which would impact African countries.

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“This bill must be passed, otherwise I will not return to parliament” – NDC MP on Anti-LGBT bill

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“This bill must be passed, otherwise I will not return to parliament” – NDC MP on Anti-LGBT bill

Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Ho West, has issued a bold ultimatum regarding the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the Anti-LGBT bill.

According to Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, a co-sponsor of the Anti-LGBT bill, the bill must be passed into law, or else he will not return to parliament.

In a post shared by TV3 on X, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah is quoted to have said, “This bill must be passed, otherwise I will not return to parliament.”

Last year, the NDC MP made a similar declaration vowing not to return to Parliament if the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQ bill) is not assented to.

According to the Ho West MP, he has a moral principle for the next generation’s unborn.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on October 29, 2025, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah stated, “If it’s not assented to, I will not come back to Parliament again. This is a live studio, and I’m saying it. I’ve even told my colleagues and everybody that if it’s not passed and assented to, I’ll not come back. What do I come to do? If I don’t have a moral principle for my generation’s unborn, then what am I doing?”

“That is my whole life. We must defend our principles. Some of us are in Parliament not just for politics but for the moral and social advancement of this country,” he indicated.

He asked, “He has never come to us as sponsors to propose any amendment or even hold discussions on it. I’m surprised that the same person now stands in Parliament advocating for the bill. What kind of double tongue is this?”

“We meet as eight members to agree on how to go about this business. When he brought those amendments, he lost miserably,” he explained.

Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has told President John Dramani Mahama to render an apology to the clergy, clerics and traditional leaders for his unfulfilled LGBTQ Bill promise.

John Ntim Fordjour, speaking on behalf of the NPP, highlighted that during the 2024 election campaign, Mahama, in opposition, assured religious leaders and key stakeholders that his administration would introduce a government-sponsored bill to broadly address LGBTQ issues in Ghana.

The MP highlighted that the expectation of Ghanaians remains unchanged, adding that the campaign promises must be honoured regardless.

Also, John Ntim Fordjour has told President John Dramani Mahama that Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024.

 According to John Ntim Fordjour, President Mahama must be held to account to fulfil his promise.

 He further alleged that attempts are being made to introduce LGBTQ-related concepts into Ghana’s Constitution through the ongoing constitutional review process.

The Assin South MP highlighted that pages 107 and 108 of the Constitutional Review Committee’s report open the door for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts within Ghana’s constitution.

He alleged that such provisions, when adopted, could significantly affect Ghana’s moral and cultural values.

Speaking during a press conference at the NPP headquarters on Tuesday, April 7, Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, stated, “Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024, and so the president must therefore be made to fulfil his promise to introduce a government-sponsored bill, which he promised the clergy to comprehensively address LGBTQ issues if made president.

“He willingly made those promises, and he must be held to account and be made to fulfil his promises.

“President Mahama must render an apology to the clergy, clerics and traditional leaders. He must apologise to the Christian Council, Bishops’ Conference, GPCC and all other religious leaders for the double standards demonstrated between the period in opposition and now in power.”

His comments come on the heels of President John Dramani Mahama’s statement that Ghana is still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter, which is his government’s main focus and not the Anti-LGBTQ Bill.

 According to John Mahama, the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, while important, is not Ghana’s most urgent concern at this time.

Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, Mahama stated, “We are still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter”.

“While there are strong and differing views within our society, we believe that issues must be addressed through democratic processes, our core values, dialogue, and the rule of law,” he said.

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Romanian manager Mircea Lucescu has passed away at 80

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Romanian manager Mircea Lucescu has passed away at 80

Romanian manager Mircea Lucescu has passed away at 80 years old.

Reports suggest that Mircea Lucescu passed away five days after stepping down as Romania’s head coach.

A BBC report stated, “Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu has died at the age of 80, five days after stepping down as Romania’s head coach.

Lucescu resigned on Thursday after falling ill before a training session.

He received treatment in hospital after reportedly, external suffering a heart attack on Friday morning.

“The Romanian Football Federation expresses its boundless regret following the death of the one who was, is and will remain an absolute legend: Mircea Lucescu,” the country’s federation said in a statement.

“Our football loses not only a brilliant tactician, but a mentor, a visionary, and a national symbol who carried the tricolour to the highest peaks of global success.”

He managed Romania between 1981 and 1986 before returning for a second spell in charge in 2024.

His last game in charge was a 1-0 play-off defeat by Turkey on 26 March that meant Romania missed out on qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Lucescu also took charge of Inter Milan, Galatasaray, Besiktas, Shakhtar Donetsk, Zenit St Petersburg, Dynamo Kyiv and Turkey in a long and varied managerial career that began 47 years ago at Corvinul Hunedoara.

“We are deeply saddened to hear the passing of Mircea Lucescu, the winning manager of our UEFA Super Cup and 15th Turkish league titles. Rest in peace, Luce, we will never forget you,” Galatasaray posted on X.

Inter Milan said, “The entire Inter family mourn the passing of Mircea Lucescu and extends heartfelt condolences to his loved ones.”

As a player, Lucescu made 64 appearances for Romania and captained his country at the 1970 World Cup.

“It is a black day for Romania and for world football. A man who lived through and for football in every second of his existence has left us,” said Romanian Football Federation president Razvan Burleanu.

“Mircea Lucescu was not just a coach, but a life teacher for entire generations of players. He was a man who loved this sport more than anything in life, and his impact on our football is immeasurable.”

In a post shared on X, UEFA wrote, “We are deeply saddened to learn that the great Mircea Lucescu has passed away aged 80.

UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has paid tribute to “one of the game’s true originals – a man of rare football intellect, remarkable dignity and passion.”

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“Many within NDC feel I have not been treated well” – Isaac Adongo

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“Many within NDC feel I have not been treated well” – Isaac Adongo

Isaac Adongo, the Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, has said some members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) believe he has not been treated well.

According to Isaac Adongo, many heads of government agencies who are NDC members feel he has been unfairly treated; as a result, they respond to his requests with urgency.

He further disclosed that while most NDC MPs struggle to secure funding for projects in their constituency, as Chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament, his portfolio gives him leverage to get what he wants for his constituents.

Speaking in an interview on Dreamz FM in Bolgatanga, Isaac Adongo explained, “Let me tell you something, the honest truth is that where I sit, there are a lot of agency heads who are NDC and feel that I have not been treated well. So, when I go to them to ask for support, they are willing to do even more because they know the value I brought to NDC”.

“And some of them do not have the patience to wait, like the way I am waiting, and they feel that I should have been in there even by now. So, if I go to them to say I want aid, if they are capable of doing it, they are in a hurry to do it. Besides, I am the Chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament. That is a very big portfolio in Parliament, and it influences a lot of things. It gives me leverage to get what I want for my constituents.

“It is not for nothing. Check, since we came, how many MPs have been able to secure funding to build one brand-new school in their constituency across the country? But I secured one within eight months of NDC being in power,” he added.

It will be recalled that supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) had earlier urged President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider his decision to overlook Isaac Adongo in his ministerial appointments.

They argued that the exclusion from a ministe­rial position could result in signif­icant backlash against the party in future elections within the constit­uency.

Their remarks followed the announcement of Mr Adongo’s ap­pointment to the Board of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

In related news, Isaac Adongo, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, has said that if the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, stays on his current path, he does not see the next president going beyond him.

According to Isaac Adongo, Ato Forson will win the next election for the NDC if he keeps focus as he had started.

Speaking on GHOne, Isaac Adongo explained, “Privately, I told him (Ato Forson). I said if you continue on the path that you are continuing, I don’t see the next president beyond you. I told him personally because he has done the things that he has done in this short period, and don’t forget that he has the full backing of His Excellency [Mahama].

“If you have a finance minister who doesn’t have the backing of the president, he will be a failure because there are certain difficult decisions that you take that even your colleagues are not comfortable with, but that is what is required to swallow the bitter pill and heal”.

He continued, “I’m not by this saying that Ato Forson wants to contest for president, but it is just to let him understand how I situate the work that he has done. He’s a young man; I don’t think he may even be having that contemplation.

But just to let him understand that we are sitting back, we are impressed with the work that he’s done and that he should keep the focus. And if he keeps the focus, he will win the next election for the NDC. There’s no two ways about that. And I do believe that his biggest strength was placing Ghana first,” he explained.

Isaac Adongo further revealed, “Yesterday, we looked at a couple of agreements that were signed before he came. Agreements that required parliamentary approval under Article 181 (5) were not brought; required approval under the public financial management at Section 33, they were not brought; tax exemptions that were over-bloated, but he was able, with his team, to renegotiate and give Ghanaians $9 million of benefits, lower than what he came to inherit.

“But also said, ‘Look, this thing requires the approval of the people of Ghana. So, I’m going back to Parliament. I want to be transparent. I want the people of Ghana to give me the mandate to implement the agreement that I have renegotiated. ’ That financial governance mentality will go down as one of his best.”

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“We need our money back, we can’t be patient” – Prophet Kofi Oduro chases Mahama

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“We need our money back, we can’t be patient” – Prophet Kofi Oduro chases Mahama

Prophet Kofi Oduro, the Founder and leader of Alabaster International Ministries (Alabaster House Chapel), has told President John Dramani Mahama that Ghanaians need their money back as they can no longer be patient with the government Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL).

Speaking to his congregation, Prophet Kofi Oduro opened up about who he voted for in the 2024 election, detailing that President Mahama was the best choice in the 2024 election due to his promises and policy direction.

According to the man of God, President Mahama’s promise to recover all loot in opposition was one of the reasons why he supported and voted for him.

Prophet Kofi Oduro is quoted to have said, “In your campaign message…the reason I voted for you is LGBTQI that you’ll pass legislation. Number 2 is ORAL; we need our money back, we can’t be patient, your excellency”.

 Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has revealed his government is exploring the possibility of engaging private legal firms to assist in ORAL cases.

Mahama detailed that his government is exploring engaging private legal firms to assist in docket preparation for ORAL cases.

In a new card shared by GHOne TV, read, “We’re exploring the possibility of engaging private legal firms to assist in docket preparation for ORAL cases, so they can be sent to court”.

Also, Mahama has detailed that he understands that the majority of Ghanaians are impatient about the NDC government ORAL but argued that painstaking investigations must be conducted, dockets must be prepared.

Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27, President John Mahama detailed, “Mr Speaker, the Government remains resolute that corruption will not be tolerated, regardless of status or political affiliation. The Attorney General’s Office will continue to use both criminal prosecution and non-conviction-based asset recovery mechanisms to ensure that stolen public resources are returned for national development.

I understand that a large majority of Ghanaians are impatient to see those who abused their trust in office held to account.

There were periods when, under military regimes and unconstitutional governments, extrajudicial means could be used to exact retribution against persons perceived as corrupt or who had abused the public trust”.

He added, “This may have appeared as swift justice, but many regrettable excesses were recorded.In 1992, we overwhelmingly adopted the 1992 constitution to accept governance by the rule of law.

On 7th January 2025, I swore before the people of Ghana to uphold the 1992 Constitution. I may be as impatient as everyone else to see justice done, but painstaking investigations must be conducted, dockets must be prepared, charges must be filed, and the accused must have their day in court, including appealing even the smallest points of law to higher courts.

This process is necessary to protect us all against abuse or ill-treatment of citizens and to ensure that only those guilty of offences against the state are punished”.

Meanwhile, Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says a total of GHC1.5bn in assets has been frozen as ORAL investigations continue.

Kwakye Ofosu disclosed that the frozen assets include individuals involved in 280 ORAL cases under investigation.

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“There’s a huge disappointment out there; NDC will be shocked” – Afenyo-Markin

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“There’s a huge disappointment out there; NDC will be shocked” – Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has said there is a huge disappointment among Ghanaians towards the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).  

The minority leader predicted that the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) would be shocked if elections were conducted today.

According to Afenyo-Markin, Ghanaians are highly disappointed in the John Mahama-led NDC government.

He predicted that if an election were held today, the NDC would be shocked as they would meet with a worse defeat than the NPP suffered in the 2024 elections.   

Speaking on Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV on April 6, 2026, Afenyo-Markin stated, “Listen, the way world politics is going, if you don’t domesticate, you collapse. And NDC should not take things for granted. There’s a huge disappointment out there. They will be shocked if elections are held today. What happened to us in 2024, theirs will be worse”.

“I wish them well, though, because if the country succeeds, all of us will benefit. So I’m not looking at it from a political lens, but from the national interest,” he stated.

Afenyo-Markin further raised an alarm about government contracting; he alleged that key state contracts are being awarded to foreign entities at the expense of local businesses.

He alleged, “Look, when this government came into office, I won’t list them, but go to Parliament, look at the order papers. The juiciest contracts are going to foreigners. I won’t mention them now… but look at the order papers from day one”.

“No one has said anything, and nobody sees anything wrong. I am not saying that a Ghanaian business must not be subjected to scrutiny, but it is quite concerning that when a Ghanaian business is succeeding, we are up in arms against how it’s succeeding. So we have to look at it properly,” he indicated.

Afenyo-Markin further called on President Mahama to push for a more balanced allocation of contracts by favouring indigenous companies.

He added, “Mr President is exiting. I would beg of you: look critically at every single contract that goes out there and at least make sure, if not all, it should be 50-50. Mr President must be deliberate. Get all the ministers to be deliberate”.

“And it’s not just being a Ghanaian company, but an indigenously owned Ghanaian company. You can have a Ghanaian company that is foreign-owned. By the way, I’m not against a foreigner investing in Ghana. I’m also not against foreign investment in Ghana. I’m not anti-foreign investor, but I’m saying that, contemporaneously, we must grow our own,” he noted.

Meanwhile, Dr Johnson Asiama, the Bank of Ghana Governor, has admitted that stability is good, but people are hungry.

The BoG Governor detailed that there is unemployment everywhere.

Dr Johnson Asiama further linked the unemployment crisis to the performance of banks.

He revealed that the central bank is focused on stabilising the banking sector to enable lower interest rates for businesses, aimed at boosting growth and job creation.

The BoG Governor also highlight that the high interest rates are killing businesses.

According to Dr Johnson Asiama, the BoG is working to bring down the high interest rates.

He quizzed how businesses borrow money above 30% interest rate, how do you expect that business to repay?

Speaking in a video shared on April 5, 2026, the Governor explained, “Stability is good, but people are hungry. There’s unemployment everywhere. So, the next step is to strengthen the markets.

“Our focus currently is to engineer a low-interest environment and a stable exchange environment”, he said.

“If a business borrows money at above 30%, how do you expect that business to repay? Interest rates are 30%, what are you going to use the money for?” he questioned.

“It’s not surprising there’s a lot of unemployment. It’s not surprising the private sector is still really under pressure”, he said.

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Mahama must apologise to the clergy, clerics and traditional leaders – NPP

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Mahama must apologise to the clergy, clerics and traditional leaders – NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has told President John Dramani Mahama to render an apology to the clergy, clerics and traditional leaders for his unfulfilled LGBTQ Bill promise.

John Ntim Fordjour, speaking on behalf of the NPP, highlighted that during the 2024 election campaign, Mahama, in opposition, assured religious leaders and key stakeholders that his administration would introduce a government-sponsored bill to broadly address LGBTQ issues in Ghana.

The MP highlighted that the expectation of Ghanaians remains unchanged, adding that the campaign promises must be honoured regardless.

Also, John Ntim Fordjour has told President John Dramani Mahama that Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024.

 According to John Ntim Fordjour, President Mahama must be held to account to fulfil his promise. 

 He further alleged that attempts are being made to introduce LGBTQ-related concepts into Ghana’s Constitution through the ongoing constitutional review process.

The Assin South MP highlighted that pages 107 and 108 of the Constitutional Review Committee’s report open the door for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts within Ghana’s constitution.

He alleged that such provisions, when adopted, could significantly affect Ghana’s moral and cultural values.

Speaking during a press conference at the NPP headquarters on Tuesday, April 7, Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, stated, “Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024, and so the president must therefore be made to fulfil his promise to introduce a government-sponsored bill, which he promised the clergy to comprehensively address LGBTQ issues if made president.

“He willingly made those promises, and he must be held to account and be made to fulfil his promises.

“President Mahama must render an apology to the clergy, clerics and traditional leaders. He must apologise to the Christian Council, Bishops’ Conference, GPCC and all other religious leaders for the double standards demonstrated between the period in opposition and now in power.”

His comments come on the heels of President John Dramani Mahama’s statement that Ghana is still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter, which is his government’s main focus and not the Anti-LGBTQ Bill.

 According to John Mahama, the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, while important, is not Ghana’s most urgent concern at this time.

Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, Mahama stated, “We are still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter”.

“While there are strong and differing views within our society, we believe that issues must be addressed through democratic processes, our core values, dialogue, and the rule of law,” he said.

Meanwhile, Adams Sukparu, the Member of Parliament for Sisala West, has vowed to resign from parliament should President John Dramani Mahama fail to sign the  anti-LGBTQI+ bill when passed by parliament.

According to Sisala West MP, John Dramani Mahama, is a principled person and can assure Ghanaians that if the bill is passed, and after three days, Mahama fails to assent to it, the president can be held accountable.  

Speaking on Accra-based Channel One Television, Adams Sukparu stated, “The John Dramani Mahama I know is a principled person, and I can assure you that if the bill is passed and in three days the president does not sign it, then you can hold him accountable.

I can tell you that if the bill is passed and President Mahama does not sign it, I will resign as a member of parliament”, he vowed.

Tall list of RNAQ properties, business surface after giving ex-wife and 3 children GHS300k alimony

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Tall list of RNAQ properties, business surface after giving ex-wife and 3 children GHS300k alimony

The ex-wife of Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah-Quaye, commonly known as RNAQ, Mrs Joana Quaye, has been offered GHC300,000 as financial provision and a paltry GHC5000 a month as upkeep of all her three children.

The information gathered suggests that RNAQ has been locked up in a bitter divorce case with Joana Quaye for the past four years.

The High Court presided over by Justice Kofi Dorgu on 20th January, 2026, in his final orders despite evidence showing that Richard Nii Armah Quaye established his famous company, Quick Credit & Investment Micro-Credit Limited (renamed Bills Micro Credit Limited) with Joana Quaye as shareholders, out of which RNAQ built his wealth and established numerous other companies, the judge granted to the wife only one-third share of a house at Dansoman, GHC300,000 as financial provision and GHC5,000 to be paid by RNAQ each month for the upkeep of all the three children.

RNAQ has been in the news lately after he revealed that his wealth is so large that he can’t even spend 2% of it.

According to Richard Nii Armah Quaye, he used to spend about 20% of his income, and now he cannot even he used to spend about 20% of his wealth.

Speaking in a video shared on X, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, while delivering a speech, stated, “As you continue to grow, your income begins to increase, so the 20% will also continue to increase for you. As I speak to you now, I am still spending below 20% of my income”.

“In fact, looking at where I am in life and where I started, I was around the 20% mark. But as you move forward and your worth becomes bigger, now I take about 2% of my worth, and I can’t even spend it,” he added.

Last year, 2025,   Richard Nii Armah-Quaye threw a lavish birthday party, which caught the attention of Ghanaians and the World.

Reports suggested his attire alone exceeded $350,000, including a Richard Mille Declutachable Rose Gold watch valued at over $323,000. Sources indicate his suit cost $10,000, shoes $2,000, and stylist fees $4,000.2

In 2026, he marked his birthday with a large-scale gold tablet giveaway, selecting 1,000 followers to receive the investment asset.

Mrs Joana Quaye has since hired former Attorney General Godfred Dame to appeal against a rather strange judgment of the High Court in Accra.

The High Court granted Mrs Joana Quaye only GHC300,000 out of the well-known vast fortune she built with the rich businessman.

Mrs Quaye cited that all the properties owned by RNAQ, including houses at Trassacco Estate, East Legon and other rich neighbourhoods in Accra, a Rolls-Royce car, Bentley, Range Rover and other luxurious vehicles and companies were all acquired by RNAQ after their.

Joana Quaye has since hired prominent Accra-based law firm, Dame & Partners, as her new lawyers to pursue an appeal against the award following the court orders in what she described as “being given a raw deal”.

The new lawyers in a notice of appeal filed at the Court of Appeal Registry on 1st April, 2026, contend that that the final orders issued by Justice Dorgu are “inconsistent with the principles and framework governing the identification and equitable distribution of marital property upon the dissolution of marriage enshrined in the Constitution and laws of Ghana, and affirmed by the Supreme Court of Ghana”.

They further assert that the trial judge committed a fundamental error of law by failing to recognise that all the immovable and movable properties claimed by the respondent, including shares in companies, were acquired during the subsistence of the marriage and thus constitute marital property to be distributed equitably between the parties. They also say that the position of Ghanaian law is that all property acquired during the subsistence of any marriage is marital property that must be distributed equitably.

Other grounds of appeal filed by Messrs. Dame & Partners on behalf of RNAQ’s wife are that the trial court erred in not lifting the veil of incorporation in Quick Credit & Investment Micro-Credit Limited (renamed Bills Micro Credit Limited) and other related and affiliated companies, despite clear and compelling evidence that the parties jointly established the initial company, which served as the financial and operational foundation for the Respondent’s subsequent business ventures.

Following news of the RNAQ, a long list of businesses has surfaced after giving ex-wife and 3 children GHS300k alimony.

RNAQ luxury car collection includes high-end vehicles such as a Red Ferrari, an Orange Lamborghini, Black Brabus G-Wagon, and a Black Range Rover

Richard Quaye quashed that with the acquisition of a private jet and a Bugatti Chiron.

Quaye, on his 40th birthday on Friday, March 21, 2025, announced the purchase of a Bugatti Chiron Sport; the estimated cost was around $3 million.

RNAQ, a tall list of businesses includes,

Pizzaman Chickenman

Ridge Medical Center

Doughman Foods

CoLi Network

Sankofa Natural Spices

Benjie

Duke rice

Zaconut

Burger King

Alicilla farms Aquaculture

Prospectus Ghana limited

Morning Glory Writer’s limited Mona4reall

Lynx Entertainment

Tigon Creative studio

Richie Rich Gummies

Agatex

Jenam

Sun Solar

Pinkberry

Olives properties limited

Waterfall engineering limited

Albanese World’s best

Maverick

Richard Quaye Foundation

Oya micro-credit company

Quick credit

Quick Holdings

Diary Cup

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Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024 – Ntim Fordjour tackles Mahama

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Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024 – Ntim Fordjour tackles Mahama

John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South and sponsor of the anti-LGBT bill, speaking on behalf of the Minority, has told President John Dramani Mahama that Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024.

 According to John Ntim Fordjour, President Mahama must be held to account to fulfil his promise.  

 He further alleged that attempts are being made to introduce LGBTQ-related concepts into Ghana’s Constitution through the ongoing constitutional review process.

The Assin South MP highlighted that pages 107 and 108 of the Constitutional Review Committee’s report open the door for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts within Ghana’s constitution.

He alleged that such provisions, when adopted, could significantly affect Ghana’s moral and cultural values.

Speaking at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) headquarters on behalf of the Minority, John Ntim Fordjour stated, “These recommendations, if adopted, could open the door for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts within our constitutional framework,” he said.

“This is not just a legal matter; it is an issue that goes to the heart of our values as a nation. Embedding such provisions in the Constitution will have far-reaching consequences for our moral and cultural identity,” he added.

He further added, “We were made to understand that this bill would be treated as a priority if they came into office. What we are seeing now is a clear shift, and it amounts to a betrayal of the trust reposed in them by religious and traditional leaders”.

“Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024, and ladies and gentlemen of the press, you will agree with us on that. The President is therefore expected to fulfil his promise to introduce his government-sponsored bill, which he promised the clergy and religious leaders to comprehensively address the LGBTQ issues. He made those promises willingly; he must be held to account and be made to fulfil his promise,” he stated.

His comments come on the heels of President John Dramani Mahama’s statement that Ghana is still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter, which is his government’s main focus and not the Anti-LGBTQ Bill.

 According to John Mahama, the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, while important, is not Ghana’s most urgent concern at this time.

Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, Mahama stated, “We are still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter”.

“While there are strong and differing views within our society, we believe that issues must be addressed through democratic processes, our core values, dialogue, and the rule of law,” he said.

Meanwhile, Adams Sukparu, the Member of Parliament for Sisala West, has vowed to resign from parliament should President John Dramani Mahama fail to sign the  anti-LGBTQI+ bill when passed by parliament.

According to Sisala West MP, John Dramani Mahama, is a principled person and can assure Ghanaians that if the bill is passed, and after three days, Mahama fails to assent to it, the president can be held accountable.  

Speaking on Accra-based Channel One Television, Adams Sukparu stated, “The John Dramani Mahama I know is a principled person, and I can assure you that if the bill is passed and in three days the president does not sign it, then you can hold him accountable.

I can tell you that if the bill is passed and President Mahama does not sign it, I will resign as a member of parliament”, he vowed.

Attempts being made to smuggle LGBTQ-related concepts into Ghana’s Constitution – Minority alleges 

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Attempts being made to smuggle LGBTQ-related concepts into Ghana’s Constitution – Minority alleges 

John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South and sponsor of the anti-LGBT bill, speaking on behalf of the Minority, has alleged that attempts are being made to introduce LGBTQ-related concepts into Ghana’s Constitution through the ongoing constitutional review process.

The Assin South MP highlighted that pages 107 and 108 of the Constitutional Review Committee’s report open the door for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts within Ghana’s constitution.

He alleged that such provisions, when adopted, could significantly affect Ghana’s moral and cultural values.

Speaking at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) headquarters on behalf of the Minority, John Ntim Fordjour stated, “These recommendations, if adopted, could open the door for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts within our constitutional framework,” he said.

“This is not just a legal matter; it is an issue that goes to the heart of our values as a nation. Embedding such provisions in the Constitution will have far-reaching consequences for our moral and cultural identity,” he added.

He further added, “We were made to understand that this bill would be treated as a priority if they came into office. What we are seeing now is a clear shift, and it amounts to a betrayal of the trust reposed in them by religious and traditional leaders”.

“Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024, and ladies and gentlemen of the press, you will agree with us on that. The President is therefore expected to fulfil his promise to introduce his government-sponsored bill, which he promised the clergy and religious leaders to comprehensively address the LGBTQ issues. He made those promises willingly; he must be held to account and be made to fulfil his promise,” he stated.

Earlier, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, fired shots at President John Dramani Mahama over his recent comments on the passage of the anti LGBTQ+ bill.

According to Rev John Ntim Fordjour, President Mahama and the NDC have relegated LGBTQ concerns to the bottom of their priority list after deceiving Pastors, Muslim Clerics, Traditional Rulers and the entire country.

In a post shared on his X page on March 31, 2026, Ntim Fordjour wrote, “Unbelievable! Where are the Ecumenical bodies and CSOs who spat fire and brimstone in 2024 over LGBTQ issues against President Akufo-Addo?

President Mahama and the NDC have relegated LGBTQ concerns to the bottom of their priority list after deceiving Pastors, Muslim Clerics, Traditional Rulers and the entire country into thinking they (Mahama, NDC) would preserve our values against LGBTQ when power is entrusted to them.

Today, he is distancing himself from the bill and claiming it’s no longer important.

After winning power and distributing LGBTQ teacher manuals to schools, he thinks our values no longer matter.

This indeed is another Mahama scam”.

His comments come on the heels of President John Dramani Mahama’s statement that Ghana is still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter, which is his government’s main focus and not the Anti-LGBTQ Bill.

 According to John Mahama, the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, while important, is not Ghana’s most urgent concern at this time.

Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, Mahama stated, “We are still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter”.

“While there are strong and differing views within our society, we believe that issues must be addressed through democratic processes, our core values, dialogue, and the rule of law,” he said.

RNAQ’s ex-wife offered a PALTRY GHC5k a month in final divorce settlement after 16 years of marriage with 3 kids

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RNAQ’s ex-wife offered a PALTRY GHC5k a month in final divorce settlement after 16 years of marriage with 3 kids

The ex-wife of Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah-Quaye, commonly known as RNAQ, Mrs Joana Quaye, has been offered a paltry GHC5000 a month as upkeep of all her three children.

The information gathered suggests that RNAQ has been locked up in a bitter divorce case with Joana Quaye for the past four years.

The High Court presided over by Justice Kofi Dorgu on 20th January, 2026, in his final orders despite evidence showing that Richard Nii Armah Quaye established his famous company, Quick Credit & Investment Micro-Credit Limited (renamed Bills Micro Credit Limited) with Joana Quaye as shareholders, out of which RNAQ built his wealth and established numerous other companies, the judge granted to the wife only one-third share of a house at Dansoman, GHC300,000 as financial provision and GHC5,000 to be paid by RNAQ each month for the upkeep of all the three children.

RNAQ was in the news lately after he revealed that his wealth is so large that he can’t even spend 2% of it.

According to Richard Nii Armah Quaye, he used to spend about 20% of his income, and now he cannot even he used to spend about 20% of his wealth.

Speaking in a video shared on X, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, while delivering a speech, stated, “As you continue to grow, your income begins to increase, so the 20% will also continue to increase for you. As I speak to you now, I am still spending below 20% of my income”.

“In fact, looking at where I am in life and where I started, I was around the 20% mark. But as you move forward and your worth becomes bigger, now I take about 2% of my worth, and I can’t even spend it,” he added.

Last year,  Richard Nii Armah-Quaye threw a lavish birthday party, which caught the attention of Ghanaians and the World.

Reports suggested his attire alone exceeded $350,000, including a Richard Mille Declutachable Rose Gold watch valued at over $323,000. Sources indicate his suit cost $10,000, shoes $2,000, and stylist fees $4,000.2

In 2026, he marked his birthday with a large-scale gold tablet giveaway, selecting 1,000 followers to receive the investment asset.

Mrs Joana Quaye has since hired former Attorney General Godfred Dame to appeal against a rather strange judgment of the High Court in Accra.

The High Court granted Mrs Joana Quaye only GHC300,000 out of the well-known vast fortune she built with the rich businessman.

Mrs Quaye cited that all the properties owned by RNAQ, including houses at Trassacco Estate, East Legon and other rich neighbourhoods in Accra, a Rolls-Royce car, Bentley, Range Rover and other luxurious vehicles and companies were all acquired by RNAQ after their.

Joana Quaye has since hired prominent Accra-based law firm, Dame & Partners, as her new lawyers to pursue an appeal against the award following the court orders in what she described as “being given a raw deal”.

The new lawyers in a notice of appeal filed at the Court of Appeal Registry on 1st April, 2026, contend that that the final orders issued by Justice Dorgu are “inconsistent with the principles and framework governing the identification and equitable distribution of marital property upon the dissolution of marriage enshrined in the Constitution and laws of Ghana, and affirmed by the Supreme Court of Ghana”.

They further assert that the trial judge committed a fundamental error of law by failing to recognise that all the immovable and movable properties claimed by the respondent, including shares in companies, were acquired during the subsistence of the marriage and thus constitute marital property to be distributed equitably between the parties. They also say that the position of Ghanaian law is that all property acquired during the subsistence of any marriage is marital property that must be distributed equitably.

Other grounds of appeal filed by Messrs. Dame & Partners on behalf of RNAQ’s wife are that the trial court erred in not lifting the veil of incorporation in Quick Credit & Investment Micro-Credit Limited (renamed Bills Micro Credit Limited) and other related and affiliated companies, despite clear and compelling evidence that the parties jointly established the initial company, which served as the financial and operational foundation for the Respondent’s subsequent business ventures.

The lawyers have also challenged the award of one-third of the “Dansoman House”, GHC300,000 as financial relief and GHC5,000 per month for the maintenance of three children of the marriage, as “manifestly inadequate, inequitable and unfair”.

Mrs. Quaye seeks from the Court of Appeal two orders from the Court of Appeal which are “an order setting aside the final orders of the judgment dated 20th January, 2026” and “an order granting to her an equitable share of all assets (immovable and movable) acquired during the subsistence of the marriage to RNAQ, including his shares and beneficial interests in all companies set up after the parties got married”.

RNAQ lives in a Trassacco Estates house acquired during his marriage to Joana Quaye with Ghanaian socialite, Mona Montrage, popularly known as Hajia For Real, with their child, who is enjoying all the luxuries alone.

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RNAQ’s ex-wife fight absurd GHC300,000, GHC5,000 and one-third share of house as divorce alimony

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RNAQ’s ex-wife fight absurd GHC300,000, GHC5,000 and one-third share of house as divorce alimony

The ex-wife of Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah-Quaye, commonly known as RNAQ, Mrs Joana Quaye, has hired former Attorney General Godfred Dame to appeal against a rather strange judgment of the High Court in Accra.

The High Court granted Mrs Joana Quaye only GHC300,000 out of the well-known vast fortune she built with the rich businessman.

She was married to Richard Nii Armah-Quaye for sixteen (16) years and has three (3) children with.

The information gathered suggests that RNAQ has been locked up in a bitter divorce case with Joana Quaye for the past four years.

The High Court presided over by Justice Kofi Dorgu on 20th January, 2026, in his final orders despite evidence showing that Richard Nii Armah Quaye established his famous company, Quick Credit & Investment Micro-Credit Limited (renamed Bills Micro Credit Limited) with Joana Quaye as shareholders, out of which RNAQ built his wealth and established numerous other companies, the judge granted to the wife only one-third share of a house at Dansoman, GHC300,000 as financial provision and GHC5,000 to be paid by RNAQ each month for the upkeep of all the three children.

Mrs Quaye cited that all the properties owned by RNAQ, including houses at Trassacco Estate, East Legon and other rich neighbourhoods in Accra, a Rolls-Royce car, Bentley, Range Rover and other luxurious vehicles and companies were all acquired by RNAQ after their.

Joana Quaye has since hired prominent Accra-based law firm, Dame & Partners, as her new lawyers to pursue an appeal against the award following the court orders in what she described as “being given a raw deal”.

The new lawyers in a notice of appeal filed at the Court of Appeal Registry on 1st April, 2026, contend that that the final orders issued by Justice Dorgu are “inconsistent with the principles and framework governing the identification and equitable distribution of marital property upon the dissolution of marriage enshrined in the Constitution and laws of Ghana, and affirmed by the Supreme Court of Ghana”. They further assert that the trial judge committed a fundamental error of law by failing to recognise that all the immovable and movable properties claimed by the respondent, including shares in companies, were acquired during the subsistence of the marriage and thus constitute marital property to be distributed equitably between the parties. They also say that the position of Ghanaian law is that all property acquired during the subsistence of any marriage is marital property that must be distributed equitably.

Other grounds of appeal filed by Messrs. Dame & Partners on behalf of RNAQ’s wife are that the trial court erred in not lifting the veil of incorporation in Quick Credit & Investment Micro-Credit Limited (renamed Bills Micro Credit Limited) and other related and affiliated companies, despite clear and compelling evidence that the parties jointly established the initial company, which served as the financial and operational foundation for the Respondent’s subsequent business ventures. The lawyers have also challenged the award of one-third of the “Dansoman House”, GHC300,000 as financial relief and GHC5,000 per month for the maintenance of three children of the marriage, as “manifestly inadequate, inequitable and unfair”.

Mrs. Quaye seeks from the Court of Appeal two orders from the Court of Appeal which are “an order setting aside the final orders of the judgment dated 20th January, 2026” and “an order granting to her an equitable share of all assets (immovable and movable) acquired during the subsistence of the marriage to RNAQ, including his shares and beneficial interests in all companies set up after the parties got married”.

RNAQ touts himself to be a billionaire and regularly gives out expensive gifts to the public like cars, gold, etc. He lives in a Trassacco Estates house acquired during his marriage to Joana Quaye with Ghanaian socialite, Mona Montrage, popularly known as Hajia For Real. The plush parties he holds on various occasions and his generally luxurious lifestyle are matters of public record.

RNAQ was in the news lately after he revealed that his wealth is so large that he can’t even spend 2% of it.

According to Richard Nii Armah Quaye, he used to spend about 20% of his income, and now he cannot even he used to spend about 20% of his wealth.

Speaking in a video shared on X, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, while delivering a speech, stated, “As you continue to grow, your income begins to increase, so the 20% will also continue to increase for you. As I speak to you now, I am still spending below 20% of my income”.

“In fact, looking at where I am in life and where I started, I was around the 20% mark. But as you move forward and your worth becomes bigger, now I take about 2% of my worth, and I can’t even spend it,” he added.

Last year,  Richard Nii Armah-Quaye threw a lavish birthday party, which caught the attention of Ghanaians and the World.

Reports suggested his attire alone exceeded $350,000, including a Richard Mille Declutachable Rose Gold watch valued at over $323,000. Sources indicate his suit cost $10,000, shoes $2,000, and stylist fees $4,000.2

In 2026, he marked his birthday with a large-scale gold tablet giveaway, selecting 1,000 followers to receive the investment asset.

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“Gov’t juiciest contracts going to foreigners” – Afenyo-Markin blows alarm

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“Gov’t juiciest contracts going to foreigners” – Afenyo-Markin blows alarm

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has blown an alarm alleging that the Mahama-led government has been awarding juiciest contracts to foreign entities rather than the indigenous Ghanaian companies.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the Mahama government must prioritise local businesses instead of foreigners.

The minority leader questioned the pattern of contract allocations, adding that a review of parliamentary records details how some of the most lucrative state contracts are being handed to foreign firms.

Speaking on Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV on April 6, 2026, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin said, “Look, when this government came into office, I won’t list them, but go to Parliament, look at the order paper. The juiciest contracts are going to foreigners. I won’t mention now… but look at the order papers from day one”.

“No one has said anything, and nobody sees anything wrong. I am not saying that a Ghanaian business must not be subjected to any scrutiny, but it is quite concerning that when a Ghanaian business is succeeding, we are up in arms against how it’s succeeding. So, we have to look at it properly,” he stated.

Afenyo-Markin added, “Mr President, I would beg of you, look critically at every single contract that gets out there and at least make sure, if not all, it should be 50-50. Mr President, we must be deliberate. Get all the ministers to be deliberate”.

“And it’s not just being a Ghanaian company, but an indigenous-owned Ghanaian company. You can have a Ghanaian company, foreign-owned. By the way, I’m not against a foreigner investing in Ghana. I am also not against foreign investment in Ghana. I am not anti-foreign investor, but what I’m saying is that we must grow our own,” he clarified.

In related news, the Roads Minister, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has rejected the claims made by the Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah.

According to Sulemana Braimah, some companies awarded sole-sourced contracts under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme have insignificant staff.

Sulemana Braimah detailed that documents provided by the Ministry of Roads and Highways show that one of the companies awarded sole-sourced Big Push contracts has four workers; another has one worker.

Sulemana Braimah detailed that the company with just one worker was awarded the Big Push sole-sourced contract worth GHS146million.

Speaking on JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, 28 March, Sulemana Braimah stated, “One of the companies awarded sole-sourced Big Push contracts has four workers; another has one worker.”

“This is Senam Ghana, they have four workers, sole-sourced for a big push contract, we are told no wheelbarrows. There is even one here that says one worker. This is Build Managers Limited. It is here in the contract that your ministry has signed, they are doing a contract worth GHS 146 million. There is even a lot about this contract, the 146 million, 30 million is allocated for the maintenance of the department of feeder Roads headquarters”.

He explained that the figures were obtained directly from the Ministry’s Big Push Master Register.

Sulemana Braimah further detailed that the recent report by The Fourth Estate, a project of MFWA, which highlighted concerns over sole-sourced contracts, was based on official records from the road ministry after they initially requested access to the documents under the Right to Information Act, but were denied, which led to an appeal to obtain them.

However, the roads minister, in a sharp rebuttal on X, has told Ghanaians to disregard the disinformation.

According to the Roads Minister, no contractor in Ghana has only one staff member, disclosing that the names of contractors mentioned have contractors with many active staff working on site currently.

In a post on X, he wrote, “Fellow Countrymen and Women, what we do at the Ministry of Road and Highways is largely engineering. Don’t be misled by anyone with a hidden motive. No contractor in Ghana has only one staff. I am told someone mentioned the name of a firm called Sanam (4 workers per SSNIT clearance) and Build Managers (1 worker). These are contractors with many active staff working on-site currently. Disregard the disinformation”.

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Sam George’s SIM re-registration vindicated

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Sam George’s SIM re-registration vindicated

Sam George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has been vindicated following the Supreme Court finding Vodafone Ghana liable for privacy breach.

The Supreme Court, in a majority decision of 4 – 1, held that Vodafone Ghana Limited breached the data privacy rights of its customer, Elorm Kwami Gorni.

Elorm Kwami Gorni’s Ghana Card details were used to register another person’s MoMo account.

The Law Platform providing more details stated, “The Supreme Court in a majority decision of 4 – 1, Dzamefe dissenting, has held that Vodafone Ghana Limited breached the data privacy rights of their customer, Elorm Kwami Gorni, Appellant in the case, by allowing the registration and the mobile money wallet operation of a number unknown to the Appellant using the Ghana Card details of Elorm Gorni without his consent.

In the well-researched and reasoned majority decision of the Supreme Court through the voice of the Professor of Law, H/L Justice Prof. Mensa-Bonsu, the court made a discussion of the Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843) by reliance on the two famous Supreme Court cases on privacy rights, MRS ABENA POKUAA ACKAH v. AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BANK [TLP-SC-2017-58]; RAPHAEL CUBAGEE v. MICHAEL YEBOAH ASARE & 2 ORS [TLP-SC-2018-13] and the persuasive force of the data privacy right case of Justice Noah Adade v. Bolt Ghana Limited & Bolt Holdings OU

The discussion of the Court, which suffered a dissent from Senyo Dzamefe JSC, also relied on scholarly material, including that of Francisca Kusi-Appiah: ‘Consumer Rights and Justice in Ghana: A Legal Compass’, K-App Law, Accra, Ghana 2025, pp 123. 262 and p.419. and James Whisker, Mark Eshwar Lokanan, “Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing threats posed by mobile Money.”, in Journal of Money Laundering Control, https://doi.org/10.1108/JMLC-10-2017-0061.

The Court, in the voice of Kulendi JSC, who offered a concurring opinion to the erudite opinion of Justice Mensa-Bonsu, held that “15. In my considered opinion, the failure of the 1st Respondent to ensure the effective implementation of such basic verification measures at the initial stage of the registration exercise constituted a clear dereliction of the Respondent’s statutory obligations and effectively created the conditions under which the Appellant’s personal data could be misused, ultimately resulting in the unauthorized activation of a mobile money account in the Appellant’s name, which by all standards, amounted to an invasion of his privacy under Article 18 of the Constitution.”

The Law Platform added, “The Court thus granted the 1st and 2nd reliefs of the Plaintiff/Appellant/Appellant and awarded nominal damages of GH¢10,000 despite being alarmed by the possibility of the misuse of the identity details of the Appellant and the existence and risk of money laundering activities through such misuse of data.

Prof Mensa-Bonsu delivered herself on the alarming nature of the possibility of identity misuse as follows: “It should thus be a matter of alarm if someone with access to another’s personal documentation could use it to register his or her own or even a third person’s internet identity without the owner’s consent or authorisation.”

The news comes at a time when Sam Nartey George, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has disclosed that the planned SIM registration will be rolled out in the third quarter of 2026.

It will be recalled that Sam Nartey George ruled out automatic migration of existing SIM data into the new system, announcing that the upcoming SIM registration will be Ghana’s first with a proper biometric registration.

According to Sam George, the new SIM registration is intended to correct flaws from the old registration.

The sector minister is quoted by a GHOne news flyer to have said, “This will be the first time in Ghana’s history that we will have a proper biometric SIM registration”.

Also, Sam George assured Ghanaians that the upcoming SIM registration exercise will be the last.

According to him, the government rolls out a robust, technology-driven system designed to enhance convenience and eliminate fraud.

Speaking to stakeholders about the planned exercise, Sam George stated, “The fact that you have multi-agency collaboration on this is something that you didn’t see in previous times.

You have the NIA (National Identification Authority) being our single source of truth when it comes to IDs, the NCA (National Communications Authority), the ministry, Immigration Service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other agencies all working together.

“What you see today is the product of very hard and difficult conversations, and that gives me the confidence that if we execute this right, this will be the final SIM registration exercise,” Mr George explained.

“This registration is 75 per cent communication and 25 per cent technology,” he said

He further ruled out automatic migration of existing SIM data into the new system saying, “You are not cleaning up. You are actually migrating the viruses.

You have infected files, and you are migrating them onto a new system.

You are basically replicating the problems of the old system.

And that’s part of the reason why we can’t do a wholesale migration. And that’s cured today by NIA’s solution that they are offering to us based on the collaboration we are having with them,” he said.

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