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Abu Trica should be tried here in Ghana – Law lecturer argues

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Abu Trica should be tried here in Ghana – Law lecturer argues

A law lecturer at KAAF University, Lawyer Raymond Bidemah, has boldly stated that Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, should be tried here in Ghana.

The Law lecturer questioned Ghana’s growing trend of quickly handing over citizens for trial abroad.

He cited examples from other countries where nationals are often not easily released for foreign prosecution, arguing that Ghana should equally show the same firmness.

According to the Law lecturer, if evidence exists against Abu Trica, Ghana courts are capable of hearing the case and applying the law.

Speaking on Kessben TV/radio, Lawyer Raymond Bidemah stated, “We need to make it known to other countries that we are sovereign”.

“If the alleged act was committed while he was in Ghana and within our jurisdiction, then he should be tried here first.”

Meanwhile, the partner of Abu Trica has been captured in a viral video, making an emotional plea to the government, calling for his release.

Abu Trica is facing a possible extradition to the US over a romance scam.

The partner of Abu Trica in the video expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for the support since his arrest.

Speaking in the video, the partner of Abu Trica stated, “I want to thank all Ghanaians for their support since day one. I hope my message reaches the president and the appropriate authorities”.

If Abu has committed any wrongdoing or caused harm to anyone, we sincerely ask for forgiveness,” she appealed.

She added, “At this point, the extradition process has become overwhelming for us. I have a young child, and the past four months have been extremely stressful”.

“We feel helpless. I may not be able to say everything, but I humbly appeal to Ghanaians to have mercy on us and forgive us,” she appealed.

Her comments follow Abu Trica, who is set to be extradited to the US to face his $8 million romance scam, after the Gbese District Court granted a request to surrender.

Reports suggest that Abu Trica and his legal team have been granted 15 days to challenge the decision.

According to this, the extradition process will not take place until the expiration of the 15 days allowed for a habeas corpus application.

However, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the lawyer for embattled Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has detailed how a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent set up his client.

According to Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Abu Trica was set up by an FBI informant who approached him, saying that he was expecting some 50,000 dollars.

He alleged that the FBI informant asked Abu Trica to help find a bank account for them to transfer the money into, where he would receive 13,000 dollars if he found an account.

Watch how Julius Debrah quickly shut down individuals referring to him as “incoming President”

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Watch how Julius Debrah quickly shut down individuals referring to him as “incoming President”

A viral video has surfaced on social media, with Chief of Staff Julius Debrah quickly shutting down some individuals referring to him as “incoming President”.

Reports suggest the video was from the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum, which was held from April 3 to April 5, 2026.

In the viral video, some attendees of the event were referring to him as the “incoming president”. While he was walking towards his vehicle.

Julius Debrah quickly shut down individuals, warning them with his index finger, showing he was completely unhappy about the suggestions that he was nursing presidential ambitions.

Some netizens reacting to the development stated, “It’s like no other tribe deserves to be president apart from the Akyems and the Northerners. Instead of fulfilling their mandates, they are thinking of becoming president.  The NDC will never be hijacked like the NPP. Never!”.

A netizen added, “Honestly, I pray he runs for president one day. He is such a fine and intelligent gentleman”.

“At least one politician still gets it. The way some would have soaked that title like sponge eh”, one X user added.

However, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, has taken a commanding lead in the NDC flagbearer race to succeed President John Dramani Mahama.

According to the latest poll by Global Info Analytics, Dr Ato Forson has taken an early lead in the NDC flagbearer race.

In the poll shared by Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, 32 per cent of voters prefer Dr Ato Forson as the presidential candidate of the NDC ahead of the 2028 general election.

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the NDC, is the finance minister’s closest contender, with 25 per cent.

Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, received 23 per cent of voters saying he should represent the NDC in the 2028 presidential elections.

However, Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman received 14 per cent of the votes, with only 5 per cent of voters saying they preferred other candidates.

In a post shared by Mussa Dankwah on X, he wrote, “Dr Ato Forson takes the lead in the NDC race, Asiedu Nketia gains, but Haruna Iddrisu slips to 3rd position with Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang in distance 4th according to the March 2026 National Tracking poll by @GlobaInfoPolls”.

Also, the Global Info Analytics also shared a head-to-head race with Dr Ato Forson leading in a head-to-head against Asiedu Nketia and also Haruna Iddrisu.

However, an earlier survey by Global InfoAnalytics had revealed that Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister for Education, is still in the lead as the preferred candidate to succeed President John Mahama for the NDC.

The Global InfoAnalytics poll shows Haruna Iddrisu in a lead with 29.8 per cent, while NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia secured 24.1%, and Finance Minister Ato Forson, who garnered 18.4% support.

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah is also in fourth with 10.3%, while Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa came fifth with 8.1%.

Other contenders Eric Opoku recorded 2.5%, Prof. Joshua Alabi 2.2%, and Armah Kofi-Buah 2.0%.

Kwame Awuah Darko (1.6%), Spio Garbrah (1.1%), and Okoe Vanderpuye (0.1%)  were at the bottom of the poll as the least preferred candidates to succeed John Mahama.

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‘I voted for you because of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill’ – Prophet Kofi Oduro tells Mahama

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‘I voted for you because of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill’ – Prophet Kofi Oduro tells Mahama

Prophet Kofi Oduro, the Founder and leader of the Alabaster International Ministries, has told President John Dramani Mahama he voted for him because he assured the clergy he was going to pass and assent to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

According to Prophet Kofi Oduro, he was part of the pastors who made a case for the bill to be signed by the president, but they did not achieve their aim, and were given the assurance that the new regime would address the issues.

The man of God added that if they have to march to the Jubilee House to scream or yell, they will do that, adding that a sin is a sin, righteousness is righteousness, disorder is disorder, and abomination is abomination.

Speaking to his congregants on April 5, 2026, the outspoken preacher stated, “Four weeks ago, at Alabaster City at the F5 service, I looked in the camera and told the Jubilee House even before our president went on his trip, and I said no matter who is in government, LGBTQ+ will never be accepted in our country. I don’t care who is in the Jubilee House”.

“That particular bill, during His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, we screamed on this altar, and we told the Jubilee House, Ghana will never be an LGBTQ+ nation and I’m saying to you, your excellency [John Dramani Mahama], with all honour, respect, but without fear, or favour, or intimidation, we will never accept LGBT. Never!” he emphasised his stance.

“Your excellency, I just want to remind you. Sir, it was a priority then, and it’s a priority now. It’s a priority, Your Excellency. If we need to march to the Jubilee House, we will march.

“If we need to scream, we will scream. If we need to yell, we will yell. Sin is sin. Righteousness is righteousness. Disorder is disorder. Evil is evil. Abomination is abomination,” he indicated.

He further added, “Your excellency, when you make a Stanford trip, people will hate you. I know that trip. When they cancelled that university thing, you felt it, and that is the price you pay for speaking the truth. Ghanaians hate me, but I don’t care about them. I defend God and his word”.

“I defend the God of the Bible and his word. I would die for this cause, your excellency. You will stand for truth and integrity. Is it not a priority? With all due respect, sir, it was in your campaign message. Me, the reason I voted for you is the Anti-LGBTQ+ that you assured you will pass a legislation on,” he said.

“Number two is ORAL. We need our money back. We can’t be patient, Your Excellency. We need our money back,” he stated.

His comments follow President Mahama’s comments, stating 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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“If we need to march to Jubilee House, we will” – Prophet Kofi Oduro warns Mahama

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“If we need to march to Jubilee House, we will” – Prophet Kofi Oduro warns Mahama

Prophet Kofi Oduro, the Founder and leader of the Alabaster International Ministries, has issued a stern warning to President John Dramani Mahama following his recent comments about the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

According to Prophet Kofi Oduro, he was part of the pastors who made a case for the bill to be signed by the president, but they did not achieve their aim, and were given the assurance that the new regime would address the issues.

The man of God added that if they have to march to the Jubilee House to scream or yell, they will do that, adding that a sin is a sin, righteousness is righteousness, disorder is disorder, and abomination is abomination.

Speaking to his congregants on April 5, 2026, the outspoken preacher stated, “Four weeks ago, at Alabaster City at the F5 service, I looked in the camera and told the Jubilee House even before our president went on his trip, and I said no matter who is in government, LGBTQ+ will never be accepted in our country. I don’t care who is in the Jubilee House”.

“That particular bill, during His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, we screamed on this altar, and we told the Jubilee House, Ghana will never be an LGBTQ+ nation and I’m saying to you, your excellency [John Dramani Mahama], with all honour, respect, but without fear, or favour, or intimidation, we will never accept LGBT. Never!” he emphasised his stance.

“Your excellency, I just want to remind you. Sir, it was a priority then, and it’s a priority now. It’s a priority, Your Excellency. If we need to march to the Jubilee House, we will march.

“If we need to scream, we will scream. If we need to yell, we will yell. Sin is sin. Righteousness is righteousness. Disorder is disorder. Evil is evil. Abomination is abomination,” he indicated.

He further added, “Your excellency, when you make a Stanford trip, people will hate you. I know that trip. When they cancelled that university thing, you felt it, and that is the price you pay for speaking the truth. Ghanaians hate me, but I don’t care about them. I defend God and his word”.

“I defend the God of the Bible and his word. I would die for this cause, your excellency. You will stand for truth and integrity. Is it not a priority? With all due respect, sir, it was in your campaign message. Me, the reason I voted for you is the Anti-LGBTQ+ that you assured you will pass a legislation on,” he said.

“Number two is ORAL. We need our money back. We can’t be patient, Your Excellency. We need our money back,” he stated.

Also, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, has 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”.

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VIP JEOUN Transport increases Accra-Kumasi fare to GH¢150 effective April 8

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VIP JEOUN Transport increases Accra-Kumasi fare to GH¢150 effective April 8

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 will be up and doing”, a netizen added.

In related news, the Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, has told the John Mahama-led NDC government to abolish fuel taxes within 48 hours or face fare hikes.

 Speaking in an interview with Joy News, the GPRTU stressed that the growing cost of operations is becoming unbearable for commercial drivers.

The GPRTU cited rising fuel prices, expensive spare parts, deteriorating road conditions and an increase in charges by the DVLA.

Samuel Amoah stated, “We came up with this release and gave the government two days to do something about it. If they fail to do [that]…then we have no option but to organise ourselves to request an increment of transport fares for our members.

“What the government and the president are saying is, it is something they can’t control right now, but the transport operators may be forced to,” Samuel Amoah explained.

The GPRTU demands follow the National Petroleum Authority’s new pricing guidelines, which set minimum ex-pump prices for the period April 1 to April 15 at GHS 13.30 per litre for petrol and GHS 17.10 per litre for diesel, a significant increase compared to March 31, when petrol and diesel were pegged at GHS 11.57 and GHS 14.35 per litre.

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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“God will judge you pɛɛɛɛ” – Netizen tells Kalyjay after posting NDC gov’t 69 achievements

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“God will judge you pɛɛɛɛ” – Netizen tells Kalyjay after posting NDC gov’t 69 achievements

A netizen on social media has called out influencer and activist Kalyjay, who has shared a list of President John Dramani Mahama’s achievements in government so far.

Kalyjay listed sixty-nine achievements, labelling it as “Real impact. Real governance”.

In his post, he wrote, “NDC ACHIEVEMENTS (2025–2026)

1. Removal of E-Levy – Mobile money users keep their full money

2. Removal of Betting Tax – No deductions on winnings

3. Removal of COVID Levy – Reduced tax burden on goods

4. Reduction in ministers (120 → about 60) – Cuts government spending

5. Payment of energy sector debts (over $1.4bn) – Prevents dumsor risk

6. Renegotiation of IPP contracts – Reduces cost of power

7. Stabilisation of the cedi (GH¢15 → GH¢10–12) – Stronger currency

8. Dollar drop (GH¢15.5 → ~GH¢10.9) – Imports becoming cheaper

9. Inflation reduced (20%+ → single digits) – Prices stabilising

10. Interest rate cuts (~27% → 15.5%) – Loans becoming cheaper

11. Economic growth (~6%) – Economy bouncing back

12. Fiscal discipline – Spending under control

13. ORAL launched – Fighting corruption directly

14. Anti-corruption investigations – Officials under scrutiny

15. Recovery of funds – Stolen money being traced

16. Reduced government expenditure – Less waste

17. Improved investor confidence – Economy gaining trust

18. IMF programme engagement – Credibility restored

19. Public financial reforms – Better money management

20. Clearing arrears – Old debts being settled

21. World Bank guarantee restored – Investor confidence boosted

22. Wasteful spending reduced – Efficient governance

23. Fast government formation – No delays in leadership

24. Smaller cabinet – More efficiency

25. Strengthened local governance – Power to the people

26. National dialogue – Citizens involved

27. Education support rollout – Relief for students

28. Free sanitary pads – Supporting the girl child

29. Disability support – Inclusion strengthened

30. First-year tertiary fee relief – Easier access to university

31. Youth empowerment – Opportunities expanding

32. Job initiatives – Tackling unemployment

33. Agriculture focus – Boosting food production

34. Support for local industries – Promoting made-in-Ghana

35. Agribusiness promotion – Jobs in farming

36. Digitalisation push – Modern systems in place

37. Tax compliance improved – Better revenue flow

38. Revenue reforms – Stronger tax system

39. Private sector engagement – Business-friendly policies

40. Reduced cost of doing business – Easier entrepreneurship

41. Stronger GRA – Efficient tax administration

42. Public sector reforms – Better institutions

43. Accountability strengthened – Leaders answerable

44. Transparency increased – Open governance

45. Procurement reforms – Less corruption

46. Anti-corruption agencies strengthened – Power to act

47. Infrastructure continuation – No abandoned projects

48. Road projects ongoing – Improving transport

49. Health sector support – Better services

50. NHIS strengthened – Improved healthcare access

51. Social interventions expanded – Protecting the vulnerable

52. Stronger international relations – Ghana respected globally

53. Diplomatic engagement improved – Better foreign ties

54. Global image boosted – Reputation restored

55. Industrialisation policy – Focus on factories

56. SME support – Small businesses growing

57. Financial sector stability – Banks strengthening

58. Reduced borrowing – Lower debt pressure

59. Debt restructuring – Managing national debt

60. Monetary coordination – Better planning

61. Stronger cedi – Cheaper imports

62. Fuel inflation reduced – Transport easing

63. Export growth – More forex earnings

64. Trade surplus – Earning more than spending

65. Better ministry coordination – Smooth governance

66. Cheaper data bundles – More affordable internet

67. Improved telecom engagement – Better service delivery

68. Reduction in passport fees – More affordable for citizens

69. Faster passport processing – No long delays

Real impact. Real governance”.

However, the netizen reacting to the list stated, “God will judge you pɛɛɛɛ”.

Some other Ghanaians reacting to his list wrote, “Is he being sarcastic or is he joking? How does a reduction in ministers become an achievement, or has the word assumed a new meaning?

Ei, these are the yardsticks of achievements, then Nana Addo achieved a lot paaaa ooh”.

“So u too dey post copy and paste. So u can’t analyse the achievements of ur government unless u copy. Massa learns how to communicate properly. Ghanaians deserve better than this. Come out with a clear explanation and effective points to better the argument”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “These claims appear exaggerated and largely unverified. Economic indicators like inflation, exchange rate, and interest rates cannot change this quickly without clear public data. Without evidence, the list looks more like political marketing than proven achievement”.

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“Ursula’s sins” – Netizen reacts to Vodafone being found guilty of breaching the privacy of a customer

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“Ursula’s sins” – Netizen reacts to Vodafone being found guilty of breaching the privacy of a customer

A netizen identified as Blaque Gatsby has said that Vodafone being found guilty of breaching the privacy of a customer has once again proven that Minister of Communications Sam George is right again for pushing for a new SIM registration exercise.

According to the netizen, the Supreme Court ruling highlights the former Communication Minister Ursula Owusu’s sins and vindicates the current Communication Minister.

In a post on X, the netizen wrote, “Ursula’s sins.

Once again, Sam has been proven right.

Using Ghanaian’s Ghana card to register and link their SIMs without the permission and cooperation of the NIA, the agency that owns the data, was definitely illegal.

This is another reason why Sam George shouldn’t touch or tamper with the biometric data Ursula collected.

You can dislike Sam George all you want, but he was right from day one”.

His post comes on the heels of the Supreme Court ruling that Vodafone Ghana Limited has breached the privacy of its customers by using Ghana card details to register a number and mobile money account for another customer.

Ghana’s apex court, in a majority decision of 4 – 1, held that Vodafone Ghana Limited breached the data privacy rights of its customer, Elorm Kwami Gorni.

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.”

However, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the former Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, has issued a rebuttal, firing shots at claims made by President John Dramani Mahama and the current Minister for Communications, Sam George.

According to Ursula, the SIM card registration under her leadership represented real progress for Ghanaians and should not be undermined by misleading claims or political narratives.

She also criticised the government for failing to acknowledge the practical gains the registration during her time brought to the system, adding that if the government cannot praise her, they should not tarnish her reputation.

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Man busted for allegedly burning his wife’s house over UK ‘borga’ cheating suspicion

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Man busted for allegedly burning his wife’s house over UK ‘borga’ cheating suspicion

Patrick Agyemang Yeboah has allegedly set his wife’s house on fire in Kumasi over suspicions that she was cheating with a UK ‘borga’.

According to reports, Patrick Agyemang Yeboah has been arrested for allegedly burning his wife’s house.

The suspect friend, identified as Adutwum Kennedy, explained that Patrick Agyemang Yeboah confided in him about issues in his marriage, revealing that his wife was involved with another man.

Adutwum Kennedy revealed that the house belongs to the woman’s family, where he had been living, but was sacked from the house.

According to him, Patrick Agyemang Yeboah suspected his wife was involved with her ex-boyfriend based in London, adding that his friend contacted the UK ‘borga’, asking him to stay away from his wife.

He further disclosed that Patrick, due to emotional distress, took to social media, where he threatened to harm himself and his wife, adding that he later received information that Patrick had taken petrol and matches to his wife’s house.

Patrick’s friend, Adutwum Kennedy, speaking in an interview with blogger DePrince, stated, “After speaking with the lady and watching some videos, parts of the kitchen were burnt, but I can’t say Patrick took petrol to the house to set it ablaze. We will leave that to the police. From the video, parts of the house were burnt, but I can’t emphatically say Patrick did it”.

Reports suggest that Patrick has since been arrested and is currently detained at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Asokwa.

In related news, a Ghanaian man, alleged to be living on the streets of Hamburg, Germany, has ignited debate on social media following his revelation about his relationship.

According to the man, he sold his house just to bring his wife to Germany, but was later dumped by his wife after she arrived. 

The Ghanaian man narrating his ordeal expressed deep regret and warned young men to be careful in dealing with women.

He highlighted that his own experience had left him emotionally and financially broken.

He further detailed that the separation has continued to haunt him, which has left him in a state of sadness after the divorce.

Speaking in a viral video, the Ghanaian man living in Germany stated, “Women are bad. They will disgrace you and, at the same time, bring you down”.

“I paid 10,000 pounds, all my entire money, sold my house and brought my wife overseas, only for her to arrive and break up with me.”

Some Ghanaians reacting to the sad development stated, “We Ghanaians are lazy and prioritise women more than anything on earth. I see Ghanaians paying girls rent in the US. We have the biggest mouths as a group of people, but our sense of reasoning can be very shallow. I hope you find your feet and learn some lessons from this experience”.

“Selling your house to relocate someone regardless of how much you ‘love’ them is a bad financial decision, and you deserve the repercussions”, a netizen added.

“Edo aa if you people get money you no know what you go take do anaa? Or ebi konji? What comes to your mind when you go to take a woman abroad? If you don’t know what, you go take your money and go club, go waste the money on strippers rather than coming for her”, a netizen added.

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Vodafone found liable for privacy breach; as customer’s Ghana Card were used to register another person’s MoMo

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Vodafone found liable for privacy breach; as customer’s Ghana Card were used to register another person’s MoMo

The Supreme Court has ruled that Vodafone Ghana Limited has breached the privacy of its customers by using Ghana card details to register a number and mobile money account for another customer.

Ghana’s apex court, in a majority decision of 4 – 1, held that Vodafone Ghana Limited breached the data privacy rights of its customer, Elorm Kwami Gorni.

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.

Speaking in an interview with Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, Sam George revealed the exercise will be rolled out between July, August, and September in 2026.

The Communication Minister also urged Ghanaians to fully participate in the upcoming SIM card re-registration exercise.

Sam George, during the interview, stated, “It’s advisable for everybody to ensure that when we roll out the registration process, you take part in it. Bearing in mind that you took part in a system that traumatised people—people queued for days—but now you have a system that will allow you to do this in the comfort of your home. The process will be mandatory for the use of telecom services in the country”.

“I’m confident that in the third quarter of this year, anytime between July, August, and September, we will definitely be in a good position to roll out,” he said.

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GES demoted me with my salary reduced shortly after MrBeast’s school project began – Headmaster cries out

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GES demoted me with my salary reduced shortly after MrBeast’s school project began – Headmaster cries out

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”.

In related news, MrBeast has announced plans to visit Ghana later this year to completely transform an entire village in Ghana.

Speaking at the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026, Mr Beast revealed that there is a village in Ghana that desperately needs help.

He revealed that he has reached out to his colleagues who are also content creators and are going to participate in the project.

According to him, they are going to build a hospital, a well for the people to get quality water and also help with their education.

MrBeast at the  Billion Followers Summit 2026, hosted in Dubai by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), stated, “We are going to Ghana later this year, and there is this village that desperately needs help. We will go there, build a hospital, wells, supply them with water and help them with education. Go there and completely transform the entire village, and we are all going to make content together and help inspire more people to do good.

“I reached out to some of my friends to help push the message even more and inspire others, and I invited 20 of the biggest creators I know,” he said.

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“What happened to NPP in 2024, NDC’s will be worse” – Afenyo-Markin predicts 

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“What happened to NPP in 2024, NDC’s will be worse” – Afenyo-Markin predicts 

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has 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.

He further 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.

In related news,  Alexander Afenyo-Markin has cautioned against political tribalism, dismissing claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is an Akan-only party.

Afenyo-Markin asserted that if the NPP were an Akan-only party,  he wouldn’t have been Minority Leader.

 The Minority leader argued that his rise within the NPP opposes the claims that the NPP is exclusively Akan.

Speaking during a meeting with members of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) on Wednesday, March 25, Afenyo-Markin argued, “From Volta, my dad is an alumni. My mom is an Efutu woman from the Central Region. And by the way, in the last elections, the Central Region, we only had four seats,” he said.

“If we are looking at a majoritarian system, where you say that NPP is an Akan party, why would I be the minority leader? It means that the leader should come from Ashanti or Eastern. But that is not the case,” he stated.

Afenyo-Markin explained, “It’s the reason why when my colleagues were speaking and advising you, they talked about hard work. Amongst us, you realise that the party colleagues will say, “Let’s give it to this person. There will be a small debate. It’s normal. But eventually, we will settle on one”.

“I will plead with all of you. Don’t allow tribal bigotry, or tribalism, to sway your thoughts,” he cautioned.

“Don’t allow anybody to use religion to come and tell you that you are a Hindu, you are an Eckankar, you are a traditional believer, or you are a Muslim,” he said.

“You are growing up. This is a party you have chosen for yourselves. Know the values of the party. What do we stand for? Our party, when they say the traditional NPP, what do we stand for?”

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See the tall list of President Mahama-led NDC gov’t achievements so far   

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See the tall list of President Mahama-led NDC gov’t achievements so far   

Ghanaian Social media influencer Joshua Buernortey Boye-Doe, popularly known as KalyJay has shared a list of President John Dramani Mahama’s achievements in government so far.

Kalyjay listed sixty-nine achievements, labelling it as “Real impact. Real governance”.

In his post, he wrote, “NDC ACHIEVEMENTS (2025–2026)

1. Removal of E-Levy – Mobile money users keep their full money

2. Removal of Betting Tax – No deductions on winnings

3. Removal of COVID Levy – Reduced tax burden on goods

4. Reduction in ministers (120 → about 60) – Cuts government spending

5. Payment of energy sector debts (over $1.4bn) – Prevents dumsor risk

6. Renegotiation of IPP contracts – Reduces cost of power

7. Stabilisation of the cedi (GH¢15 → GH¢10–12) – Stronger currency

8. Dollar drop (GH¢15.5 → ~GH¢10.9) – Imports becoming cheaper

9. Inflation reduced (20%+ → single digits) – Prices stabilising

10. Interest rate cuts (~27% → 15.5%) – Loans becoming cheaper

11. Economic growth (~6%) – Economy bouncing back

12. Fiscal discipline – Spending under control

13. ORAL launched – Fighting corruption directly

14. Anti-corruption investigations – Officials under scrutiny

15. Recovery of funds – Stolen money being traced

16. Reduced government expenditure – Less waste

17. Improved investor confidence – Economy gaining trust

18. IMF programme engagement – Credibility restored

19. Public financial reforms – Better money management

20. Clearing arrears – Old debts being settled

21. World Bank guarantee restored – Investor confidence boosted

22. Wasteful spending reduced – Efficient governance

23. Fast government formation – No delays in leadership

24. Smaller cabinet – More efficiency

25. Strengthened local governance – Power to the people

26. National dialogue – Citizens involved

27. Education support rollout – Relief for students

28. Free sanitary pads – Supporting the girl child

29. Disability support – Inclusion strengthened

30. First-year tertiary fee relief – Easier access to university

31. Youth empowerment – Opportunities expanding

32. Job initiatives – Tackling unemployment

33. Agriculture focus – Boosting food production

34. Support for local industries – Promoting made-in-Ghana

35. Agribusiness promotion – Jobs in farming

36. Digitalisation push – Modern systems in place

37. Tax compliance improved – Better revenue flow

38. Revenue reforms – Stronger tax system

39. Private sector engagement – Business-friendly policies

40. Reduced cost of doing business – Easier entrepreneurship

41. Stronger GRA – Efficient tax administration

42. Public sector reforms – Better institutions

43. Accountability strengthened – Leaders answerable

44. Transparency increased – Open governance

45. Procurement reforms – Less corruption

46. Anti-corruption agencies strengthened – Power to act

47. Infrastructure continuation – No abandoned projects

48. Road projects ongoing – Improving transport

49. Health sector support – Better services

50. NHIS strengthened – Improved healthcare access

51. Social interventions expanded – Protecting the vulnerable

52. Stronger international relations – Ghana respected globally

53. Diplomatic engagement improved – Better foreign ties

54. Global image boosted – Reputation restored

55. Industrialisation policy – Focus on factories

56. SME support – Small businesses growing

57. Financial sector stability – Banks strengthening

58. Reduced borrowing – Lower debt pressure

59. Debt restructuring – Managing national debt

60. Monetary coordination – Better planning

61. Stronger cedi – Cheaper imports

62. Fuel inflation reduced – Transport easing

63. Export growth – More forex earnings

64. Trade surplus – Earning more than spending

65. Better ministry coordination – Smooth governance

66. Cheaper data bundles – More affordable internet

67. Improved telecom engagement – Better service delivery

68. Reduction in passport fees – More affordable for citizens

69. Faster passport processing – No long delays

Real impact. Real governance”, his post concluded.

Some Ghanaians reacting to his list wrote, “Is he being sarcastic or is he joking? How does a reduction in ministers become an achievement or has the word assumed a new meaning?

Ei it these are the yardsticks of achievements, then Nana Addo achieved a lot paaaa ooh”.

“So u too dey post copy and paste. So u can’t analyse the achievements of ur government unless u copy. Massa learn how to communicate properly. Ghanaians deserve better than this. Come out with clear explanation and effective points to better the argument”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “These claims appear exaggerated and largely unverified. Economic indicators like inflation, exchange rate, and interest rates cannot change this quickly without clear public data. Without evidence, the list looks more like political marketing than proven achievement”.

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“Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill was a priority then, and it is a priority now” – Mahama told

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“Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill was a priority then, and it is a priority now” – Mahama told

Prophet Kofi Oduro, the Founder and leader of Alabaster International Ministries (Alabaster House Chapel), has boldly told President John Dramani Mahama that the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill was a priority then, and it is a priority.

According to Prophet Kofi Oduro, he was part of the pastors who made a case for the bill to be signed by the president, but they did not achieve their aim, and were given the assurance that the new regime would address the issues.

The man of God added that if they have to march to the Jubilee House to scream or yell, they will do that, adding that a sin is a sin, righteousness is righteousness, disorder is disorder, and abomination is abomination.

Prophet Kofi Oduro, “I just want to remind you that it was a priority then, and it is a priority now. It is a priority. If we need to march to the Jubilee House, we will march; if we need to scream, we will scream. If we need to yell, we will yell; sin is sin, righteousness is righteousness, disorder is disorder, and abomination is abomination,” he told his congregation.

“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,” he reminded the president.

Also, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, the Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, has told President John Dramani Mahama that it is the National Chief Imam’s His Eminence Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu’s wish that the anti-LGBTQI+ bill be signed before he dies.

He highlighted that the National Chief Imam has a strong stand against LGBT and wishes the process would be expedited.

The Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam stressed that the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law was a priority for the NDC in opposition and should be a top priority for them in government.

According to the spokesperson for the Chief Imam, the Mahama government must prioritise the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law, as the expectation among the public remains high following their assurances in opposition.

Speaking on GTV on April 2, 2026, Sheikh Shaibu stated, “So, we came into the 2024 elections and 2025 with the strong hope of our current president that he will do that [sign the bill]. So, I feel what the public is feeling… But we want to say that we are not doing politics with this matter. So just as our position was strong during the former government, it remains stronger even now”.

“I would have wished that he stayed there, but to say it is not a top priority… because during the campaign period, it was a priority matter. It was one of the key issues for public debate that was influencing people’s mindset about voting,” he stated.

He added, “So, Your Excellency, good morning. I mean, you are my very good brother. Old Man [Chief Imam] is my father, is your father, and that is the old man’s stance on this matter. His stance is so strong against LGBT”.

“His wish would have been that you would sign this or expedite the process before he dies. If there’s anything I can advise before the old man dies… he would wish that this thing is signed before he departs,” he added.

Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu added, “So, if I can advise my very good brother, sir, president, remain courageous. Never step back. Your Christian conviction must be given the fullest of expression”.

“Just like we, who are Muslims, will also give you the backing. We should not be afraid, and I’m sure that this subject has come because of the aid that we will get or we are going to… I mean, there are a lot of things being considered,” he noted.

“Stability is good, but people are hungry; there’s unemployment everywhere,” – BoG Governor admits 

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“Stability is good, but people are hungry; there’s unemployment everywhere,” – BoG Governor admits 

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.

In related news, Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), 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.

The BoG Governor highlighted that Ghana’s macroeconomic indicators have improved, but there is a need to carefully weigh global risks before making any decision.

Meanwhile, Francis Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina, has said no amount of jobs created by the government will absorb every unemployed person.

Speaking in an interview on Metro TV on Monday, March 30, 2026, Francis Xavier Sosu stated, “Government will create jobs. But no amount of jobs created by the government will absorb every unemployed person. You must understand that. Let’s be honest,” he said.

“It’s not about politics. Hunger doesn’t know politics. A lack of jobs doesn’t know political parties. If you want to tie your personal growth and jobs to NDC or NPP, I’m telling you, you’ll lose it,” Sosu added.

He added, “No political person will be a politician forever. I will do my own, my time will come, I will leave. But I’ve said too many times that you are here because you want to help the people. After service, I will go.”

“Many young people have come to my office, and by the time they are leaving, they turn into entrepreneurs. One of the things we do a lot is business support,” he said.

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I flew my first plane at age 13 after my father faked a heart attack – Zanetor

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I flew my first plane at age 13 after my father faked a heart attack – Zanetor

Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, has narrated how her late father, former President Jerry John Rawlings, faked a heart attack just to get her to fly a plane for the first time.

According to Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, she flew her first plane at age 13.

Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings recounted how she flew solo for the first time, narrating how her father pretended to suffer a heart attack while they were airborne to test her readiness.

Speaking during an interview on GHOne’s Starr Chat on June 27, 2024, Dr Zanetor  Agyeman-Rawlings narrated, “I flew my first plane at age 13. It was a circuit. He (her father) was braver than I was. It is a funny scenario because it was one of those situations where, as a parent, he taught me how to fly, had watched me, he knew what I was capable of; so, he got out of the plane and said go”.

“What he did before was, as we were on final, he said he had a heart attack, so I had to land the plane. I shut his eyes, and I caught what this man was doing. And I thought, okay, I have to land this plane, which I did. And I think for him, that was his way of testing whether I would be able to do it,” she narrated.

“And then he got out and said, ‘You are ready, go’. And I looked at him, I was scared actually because I thought ‘I don’t know’ and he said ‘You are ready, go’. So, I did, I went, and of course I was praying the whole way,” she added.

In related news, Retired Major General Kwamina Sam has revealed that the late former President Jerry John Rawlings would not have joined the army if not Air Force Commander’s personal decision.

According to Retired Major General Jerry John Rawlings, at the time, he failed his examinations and should have been disqualified, but the Air Force Commander took a personal decision to keep him as he was a good pilot.

Retired Major General explained that the commanders saw Rawlings as a nice chap whom they could handle, but it was to their own peril.

Speaking with Kafui Dey in a video shared on Facebook, Retired Major General Kwamina Sam explained, “June 4th, if anybody had told me it was coming, I wouldn’t have believed it. I just finished my service in Kumasi as commander and moved to Accra as Chief of Staff. I was then a Brigadier General”. 

According to the former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, he never met Rawlings at Achimota School, but added that he was aware of him.

“In fact, he always looked crafy to me. It was the Air Force Commander’s personal decision, despite the fact that he wasn’t passing his exams, that he was a good pilot and should be kept. If the rules had been applied, Rawlings wouldn’t have been in the service. They all thought he was a nice chap; they could handle him, to their peril,” he added.

Also, a former Chief of Air Staff, retired Air Commodore K. K. Pumpuni, has deflated the long-standing assertions that the late Jerry John Rawlings once flew an aircraft under the Adomi Bridge.

According to the former Chief of Air Staff, he was in charge of operations of the Air Force, and nothing like that happened, adding that if Rawlings had indeed flown under the Adomi Bridge, he would have court-marshalled him.

Speaking in an interview with  Kafui Dey shared on X on Monday, March 9, 2026, the retired Air Commodore stated, “There was a claim that Rawlings flew under the Adomi Bridge, and I said no, he didn’t. I was in charge of the operations of the Air Force, and nothing like that happened. If it had happened, we would have court-martialled him. Nothing like that ever happened”.

“There are certain issues surrounding it, and an aircraft cannot just fly under the bridge over the water like that. I made that comment, and he heard it, and he wasn’t too happy about it. He felt I should have kept quiet, but I said no. I was asked a question, so I couldn’t have kept quiet”.

“If I had kept quiet, it would have meant I was endorsing the claim. But it wasn’t true, and you also know it’s not true. Jerry had a small problem with me after that incident, so I’ve not been able to publish my book,” he added.

“I’m sure he has beef with somebody” – Watch how Mahama reacted as a man with a placard disrupted his speech

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“I’m sure he has beef with somebody” – Watch how Mahama reacted as a man with a placard disrupted his speech

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.

Some netizens reacting to the news stated, “He has likely exhausted all available options for recovery, leading to this current course of action”.

“Under the former president, you dare not try this. Like prison straight”, a netizen claimed.

A netizen added, “You are lucky that Nana Addo is not in power like wobeti wofiga”.

“Wow, but see how John Mahama was so composed over everything, even though it disrupted his speech. I think Ghana has now found the new Kwame Nkrumah”, an X user added.

A netizen added, “Mahama is a very smart man…he has dismissed him in a subtle way”.

“The president said someone should read the placard to him, and he feels he can then walk to the president. Hmmm”, an X user added.

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“Have mercy on us and forgive us” – Abu Trica’s partner makes an emotional plea

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“Have mercy on us and forgive us” – Abu Trica’s partner makes an emotional plea

The partner of Abu Trica has been captured in a viral video, making an emotional plea to the government, calling for his release.

Abu Trica is facing a possible extradition to the US over a romance scam.

The partner of Abu Trica in the video expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for the support since his arrest.

Speaking in the video, the partner of Abu Trica stated, “I want to thank all Ghanaians for their support since day one. I hope my message reaches the president and the appropriate authorities”.

If Abu has committed any wrongdoing or caused harm to anyone, we sincerely ask for forgiveness,” she appealed.

She added, “At this point, the extradition process has become overwhelming for us. I have a young child, and the past four months have been extremely stressful”.

“We feel helpless. I may not be able to say everything, but I humbly appeal to Ghanaians to have mercy on us and forgive us,” she appealed.

Some Ghanaians reacting to Abu Trica’s partner make an emotional plea to the government, stating, “Too many of you Ghanaians are committing fraud, and now Western countries are catching up with you. Many of your loud Nigerians are the ones with this type of behaviour, but you are right there doing the same thing. Shame on you for calling Nigerians names and you are involved, too”.

“I just don’t get it. People suddenly decide to protest or plead for a suspect to be released or protected from extradition, as if it’s that simple. They seem to forget that this case has already gone through all the final legal processes. Yet they are protesting for his release”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Agraada was sentenced to 15 years in prison, and later her sentence was reduced to like 1 year…That shows you how the country is. Is the law for some people alone or for everyone? Nothing like fairness, so why democracy?”

“Nonsense! You were enjoying the proceeds from his criminal activities; you didn’t warn him! Do you know how many lives he has destroyed and how many innocent people he has taken their entire life savings? No one is above the law! You reap what you sow!”, a netizen added.

“Madam, madam abeg. Don’t let me vers you. The time you were enjoying, did you come out to give a speech? We saw you in the Lamborghini doing snap and things today. We should do what? Abeg, shift and let the law do its work”, an X user added.

One more X user added, “What’s that woman with the Child wearing? Stealing is bad, and any Parent who protects his/her child from facing the consequences is himself/ herself a thief.  He should go so that others will learn that it doesn’t pay to steal”.

Meanwhile, Abu Trica, who is set to be extradited to the US to face his $8 million romance scam, after the Gbese District Court granted a request to surrender.

Reports suggest that Abu Trica and his legal team have been granted 15 days to challenge the decision.

According to this, the extradition process will not take place until the expiration of the 15 days allowed for a habeas corpus application.

Speaking after the court’s ruling on Friday, March 27, 2026, a legal team member representing Abu Trica, Rosemary, stated, “I’m a lawyer in the case of the Republic v. Frederick Kumi. We filed various preliminary legal objections regarding his extradition, but the court has dismissed them. It’s actually part of the process”.

“Extradition processes are usually very fast, but we’ve managed to delay it slightly to protect his interests. Still, the court continues to dismiss our applications,” she said.

Abu Trica’s lawyer added, “We filed a preliminary objection requesting disclosure of the items seized, arguing that they do not belong to Frederick Kumi and are unrelated to the extradition offence. The court, however, ruled against us. The case was adjourned for 15 days, during which we are expected to file a habeas corpus application”.

“We believe that when we file the habeas corpus, we’ll be able to present our arguments fully and explain why Frederick cannot be extradited. Our hopes are cautious, but we remain optimistic,” she concluded.

In related news, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the lawyer for embattled Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has detailed how a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent set up his client.

According to Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Abu Trica was set up by an FBI informant who approached him, saying that he was expecting some 50,000 dollars.

He alleged that the FBI informant asked Abu Trica to help find a bank account for them to transfer the money into, where he would receive 13,000 dollars if he found an account.

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Drivers who install TV screens on their dashboards face imprisonment – Chief Inspector

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Drivers who install TV screens on their dashboards face imprisonment – Chief Inspector

Chief Inspector Frempong Ayeh of the Ghana Police Service has issued a stern warning to drivers who install television monitors on their vehicle dashboards.

According to Chief Inspector Frempong Ayeh, Drivers who install TV screens on their dashboards could face imprisonment.

He detailed that in-car entertainment systems are permitted, but placing such devices within the driver’s view violates road safety regulations.

He disclosed that drivers are only allowed to install monitors for the benefit of passengers seated behind them.

Speaking during a radio interview, Chief Inspector Frempong Ayeh stated, “Drivers who install screens or TV monitors on their dashboards commit an offence. While monitors may be installed for passengers seated behind the driver, placing one in the front for the driver’s use is prohibited”.

“You can’t be driving and watching TV at the same time. It is against the law,” he stressed.

“Regulation 189 states that anyone found culpable for such an offence should be arrested and taken to court to be fined 300 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢300, or 30 days’ imprisonment, or both,” he added.

Some Ghanaians reacting to  Chief Inspector Frempong Ayeh’s remarks stated, “Newer cars have 10-15″ LCD screens or now panoramic screens. Are they considered illegal? The shit we worry about, people are overtaking on the wrong side, causing accidents, and you are telling us this”.

A netizen added, “Outdated law enforcement, forgetting the technology, wait for nobody but those who can afford it. What about the New Chinese cars you are parading around for marketing purposes? Why don’t you tell the company to stop

Promoting and producing such exotic cars”.

A netizen added, “What do you people want, kraa. So the cars that have the screen should do what about it now? Should they pack their heavy cars home or remove the screens and leave the ports empty no wonder he couldn’t even spell his own name properly”.

“I think he needs to be specific. Fixing a monitor or screen of that sort obstructs your view as a driver, to some extent, and that’s why it’s wrong. Because we have vehicles already manufactured with infotainment systems”, one X user added.

A netizen added, “Have you ever seen the car of a police or Soldier ?

All the things they say we are not allowed to do, they have done them.

Very, very dark tint, screens on dashboards, no stickers on the windshield, etc.

There is so much bitterness in how some of these rules are made”.  

A Ghanaian added, “Da interviewer sef no get wisdom kraa. So u no go ask da pertinent question or ask drivers to call in and ask questions. Archaic laws nkoaaa. So the new electric cars with state-of-the-art info systems nu333”.

“Trash. You see the new cars being manufactured now? Chinese EVs have the biggest screens. This law should be amended. It has overstayed its welcome”, an X user noted.

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NDC’s Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo’s father is dead

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NDC’s Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo’s father is dead

Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, a former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and  Policy Adviser for Political Affairs at the Office of the Vice President, has announced the passing of his father.

According to Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, his father, Opanin Edward Kwaben Ofosu-Ampofo, died in the early hours of Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The NDC’s former Chairman detailed that his late father passed away peacefully.

He also described him as a man of great dignity, wisdom, and quiet strength who lived a life marked by integrity, humility, and an unwavering commitment to family and community.

In a post shared via Facebook, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo wrote, “It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss that I announce the passing of my beloved father, Opanin Edward Kwabena Ofosu-Ampofo. He passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, 5th April 2026.

The late Opanin Edward Kwabena Ofosu-Ampofo was a man of great dignity, wisdom, and quiet strength. He lived a life marked by integrity, humility, and an unwavering commitment to family and community. His values and guidance were instrumental in shaping the lives and character of his sons, daughters, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace”.

He further added,  “Details of the funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course”.

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Ghana receives 100 new buses, as Aayalolo and Metro Mass buses are left to rot

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Ghana receives 100 new buses, as Aayalolo and Metro Mass buses are left to rot

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has announced that Ghana has received 100 new 29-seater buses in government efforts to tackle recent public transport challenges.

According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the 100 new buses form part of a total of 300 procured by the government, which is aimed at improving transport services and reducing pressure on commuters.

In a post on Sunday, April 5, 2026, on X, Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated, “In the meantime, 100  29-seater buses have arrived in the country to ease recent road transport challenges. They form part of 300 procured for the purpose.

Another batch of 100 will arrive in August, with the last batch of 100 arriving in November”.

However, in early 2026, a video surfaced of the Aayalolo BRT buses left to rot amid the ongoing public transportation crisis in Accra.

In the viral video, the Aayalolo BRT buses have been left abandoned at the  Achimota New Station Aayalolo yard, rusting away.

TV3’s Christian Yalley in the viral video narrated that some of the Aayalolo BRT buses’ tyres have been removed, and are just stationary, adding that some of the buses are entirely grounded.

He highlighted that they were not allowed to go and film inside the buses to see the exact defect of the buses, adding that the buses have been grounded for years.

In related news, Awudu Dawuda, the Acting Managing Director of the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), has revealed that only 80 out of the 245 Ayalolo buses procured by the government in 2016 are currently operating in Accra.

He explained that when he took over, 60 of the buses were packed because they were broken down, adding that they were repaired to get them back on the road.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Awudu Dawuda stated, “When it comes to urban mobility, we are all aware that it is important for the growth of any economy, especially when we are seeking to get more buses into the system”.

“When I took over, we were left with only 80 buses out of the 245 buses that the government procured in 2016. The buses were procured to operate within Accra alone, but 60 were taken to Kumasi, 10 to Takoradi, and another 10 to Tamale at the behest of the then Ministry of Transport,” he explained.

He added, “When I took over, I wrote to the people in charge of the buses in Kumasi, and approval has been granted for us to add the 60 buses there to the ones we have in Accra”.

“Close to 60 of the buses were packed because they were broken down. What we did was to repair them through our own means to get them back on the road,” he added.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “Please, why change the brand again? Pretty JAK started with many cars, including some double-decker buses. It didn’t last; he later turned to Neoplan buses, of which the old ones that they started with are still running. Prz Mills brought Tata buses, it didn’t last, Prz Mahama”.

“MMT, it will end up being run down and sold for cheap to cronies. MMT is incapable of managing transport business Truth be told,” a netizen added.

“Meanwhile, we have a lot of parked Ayalolo and Metro-Mass buses that are spoiled but just need maintenance, but yeah, we should bring in new ones, mo nyinaa motwaaaaaasidi kraaaaa”, a netizen added.

A netizen added, “The transport challenges aren’t only the unavailability of buses but rather bad road conditions. No matter the number of buses you procure, if the roads are still bad, ETA will be longer than usual, and there will still be congestion!”

A X user stated, “If these buses come without the manufacturing company coming to set up and maintain workshops in the country to train Ghanaians and supply spare parts, in no time they will be sold as scraps”.

“Procurement chop chop nkoaa na aka mu in that afuom. Ghana should be producing buses by now, but here we are. Metro Mass, Aayalolo, EV buses and now this! What are you going to call this one? Jokers!”, an X user alleged.

A netizen added, “Look at the crippling road congestion on our streets. We are desperately seeking international spotlight and engaging in battles bigger than ourselves, yet we cannot even develop our nation. Equal distribution of resources, fixing our crumbling infrastructure and ultramodern roads”.

One last netizen added, “That’s all they know, PROCUREMENT. Most of these buses will be auctioned by Dec. 2028  at ridiculously low prices to party faithfuls because there’s no proper plan for their operation and maintenance. Won’t be surprised if they were sole-sourced or through restrictive tendering”.

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“I sold my house, brought my wife to Germany, only for her to dump me” – Homeless Ghanaian man speaks

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“I sold my house, brought my wife to Germany, only for her to dump me” – Homeless Ghanaian man speaks

A Ghanaian man, alleged to be living on the streets of Hamburg, Germany, has ignited debate on social media following his revelation about his relationship.

According to the man, he sold his house just to bring his wife to Germany, but was later dumped by his wife after she arrived.  

The Ghanaian man narrating his ordeal expressed deep regret and warned young men to be careful in dealing with women.

He highlighted that his own experience had left him emotionally and financially broken.

He further detailed that the separation has continued to haunt him, which has left him in a state of sadness after the divorce.

Speaking in a viral video, the Ghanaian man living in Germany stated, “Women are bad. They will disgrace you and, at the same time, bring you down”.

“I paid 10,000 pounds, all my entire money, sold my house and brought my wife overseas, only for her to arrive and break up with me.”

Some Ghanaians reacting to the sad development stated, “We Ghanaians are lazy and prioritise women more than anything on earth. I see Ghanaians paying girls rent in the US. We have the biggest mouths as a group of people, but our sense of reasoning can be very shallow. I hope you find your feet and learn some lessons from this experience”.

“Selling your house to relocate someone regardless of how much you ‘love’ them is a bad financial decision, and you deserve the repercussions”, a netizen added.

“Edo aa if you people get money you no know what you go take do anaa? Or ebi konji? What comes to your mind when you go to take a woman abroad? If you don’t know what, you go take your money and go club, go waste the money on strippers rather than coming for her”, a netizen added.

One more X user added, “Fear women sɛ sɛn. See, this is a game, and you either learn how to play or you’ll be played. Which woman will say NO to someone wanting to help her? If you want to attract a lady, build a frame and learn to play the game. Don’t be Santa Claus and expect she will love you back”.

“Is going to Germany that expensive that you have to sell your house before sending her to Germany? You decided to sell your house and not because you wanted her to travel!!!”,  a netizen added.

An X user added, “Anuanom monsua nyansa o

Never ever in your life come back to Ghana to marry a Ghanaian woman born in Ghana.

Unless she fully funds your trip abroad. 3ny3 saa paaa dia use the money to send your friends abroad”.

“Reason women go to the extreme:: they hold a child for 9 months. The laws favor the gender. So they can do the extreme”, an X user added.

One X user advised, “Again marriage shouldn’t be about making a lady happy!!!

You both are humans

Don’t over do !!!”

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“Free Abu! Free Abu! Nobody does fraud here” – Shatta Wale declares during live performance

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“Free Abu! Free Abu! Nobody does fraud here” – Shatta Wale declares during live performance

Shatta Wale, a Ghanaian dancehall artist, during his live performance at the Gomoa Street Carnival on April 5, 2026, called for the release of entrepreneur Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica.

According to Shatta Wale, Abu Trica must be freed as nobody does fraud.   

Shatta Wale, during his performance at the Gomoa Street Carnival, led sections of the crowd in chants demanding Abu Trica’s freedom.

Speaking to the crowd, Shatta Wale stated, “Free Abu! Free Abu! Free Abu! Nobody does fraud here. Would they say someone is a fraudster if they had given us jobs? We all want money,” he told the audience.

Meanwhile, Abu Trica, who is set to be extradited to the US to face his $8 million romance scam, after the Gbese District Court granted a request to surrender.

Reports suggest that Abu Trica and his legal team have been granted 15 days to challenge the decision.

According to this, the extradition process will not take place until the expiration of the 15 days allowed for a habeas corpus application.

Speaking after the court’s ruling on Friday, March 27, 2026, a legal team member representing Abu Trica, Rosemary, stated, “I’m a lawyer in the case of the Republic v. Frederick Kumi. We filed various preliminary legal objections regarding his extradition, but the court has dismissed them. It’s actually part of the process”.

“Extradition processes are usually very fast, but we’ve managed to delay it slightly to protect his interests. Still, the court continues to dismiss our applications,” she said.

Abu Trica’s lawyer added, “We filed a preliminary objection requesting disclosure of the items seized, arguing that they do not belong to Frederick Kumi and are unrelated to the extradition offence. The court, however, ruled against us. The case was adjourned for 15 days, during which we are expected to file a habeas corpus application”.

“We believe that when we file the habeas corpus, we’ll be able to present our arguments fully and explain why Frederick cannot be extradited. Our hopes are cautious, but we remain optimistic,” she concluded.

In related news, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the lawyer for embattled Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has detailed how a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent set up his client.

According to Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Abu Trica was set up by an FBI informant who approached him, saying that he was expecting some 50,000 dollars.

He alleged that the FBI informant asked Abu Trica to help find a bank account for them to transfer the money into, where he would receive 13,000 dollars if he found an account.

In a post on X, Oliver Barker-Vormawor wrote, “Let’s Talk Abu Trica.

Abu Trica was set up by an FBI informant who approached him, saying that he was expecting some 50,000 dollars. And that Abu Trica should help find a bank account for them to transfer the money into.

His share would be 13,000 dollars if he found an account. Abu Trica went around asking different people because he thought he was making 13,000 dollars. Someone gave him an account, which he gave to the FBI undercover agents. And he was paid 13,000 dollars”.

He added, “This is the entire evidence the FBI provided. When Abu was arrested, the FBI came to him to give them the name of the person whose account it was.

Abu didn’t. Before the matter went to court, they had EOCO Issue a press statement claiming that Abu had scammed people of 8 million dollars. There is no 8 million USD anywhere. We are here because of 13,000 dollars”.

Barker-Vormawor disclosed that Abu Trica was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, “Now Abu was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. We presented the magistrate with 80 pages of legal argument, tracing the history of the Extradition Treaty, showing that the offence of conspiracy is not an extraditable offence.

Now, the matter is under appeal, so I won’t say more than that. Except that in my whole life, I have never met a judge so eager to extradite a person before. Complete refusal to follow due process. Her mind was made up from day 1.

The truth is, out of 200 requests Ghanaian has received, all 200 have been extradited by our courts. 200-0 oo. If our Courts are willing to follow the law, not be afraid of America, Abu’s case will be 200-1”.

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Photos – Kintampo–Tamale Highway crash claims 4 lives, 14 injured

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Photos – Kintampo–Tamale Highway crash claims 4 lives, 14 injured

Four people have been reported dead, with 14 others injured, following an accident at Dawadawa along the Kintampo–Tamale Highway in the Bono East Region.

Reports suggest the tragic accident occurred on Saturday, April 4, with the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) receiving a distress call around 6:55 a.m.

Led by Assistant Station Officer Emmanuel Agyekum, the GNFS dispatched an eight-member rescue team to the scene.

The collision was between a Kia Rhino truck transporting poultry feed and a Sprinter bus carrying passengers.

The GNFS detailed that 4 persons were trapped in the mangled vehicles and were retrieved lifeless, with 14 others who sustained injuries rushed to the Kintampo Municipal Hospital for treatment.

The accident comes on the heels of another fatal accident in the same municipality, which claimed eight lives and left 27 others injured at Tahiru Akura on Friday, April 3.

Also, reports gathered suggest several people have died following a tragic, violent collision involving a passenger bus and a truck at Kwashieman.

The information gathered suggests the tragic incident occurred at Kwashieman in Accra around 4 a.m. on Good Friday, April 3.

Details reports by CITINews stated, “a Grand Bird bus travelling from Takoradi towards Sowutuom attempted to make a turn at the Kwashieman traffic light.

At the same time, a truck loaded with onions was approaching the intersection from the Lapaz direction, heading towards the Kasoa stretch.

According to reports, the truck was moving on an amber light when the bus driver proceeded.

Despite repeated honking by the truck driver to alert the bus to clear the intersection, the two vehicles collided, resulting in a powerful impact.

The force of the crash pushed the truck off its path, causing it to veer into pedestrians who had gathered at the traffic light, waiting to cross the road”.

Reports suggest the bus was transporting passengers who were heading to a convention.

Meanwhile, the Police are yet to determine the number of casualties due to the severity of the crash.

Also, a road accident on the Accra–Kumasi Highway has claimed the life of one person, with several others injured.

Reports suggest the head-on collision between a VIP bus and a Toyota Prado occurred at Akyem Sekyere.

According to reports, the crash occurred at dawn on Thursday, April 2.

The information gathered from the Police revealed that the injured have been rushed to nearby health facilities, where they are receiving treatment.

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service reports suggest that traffic has been diverted at both the Apedwa and Asiakwa sections of the highway.

Travellers have been stranded for hours due to the major gridlock, as many travel for the Easter festivities.

Meanwhile, Authorities have advised drivers travelling from Accra to Kumasi to reroute through Kyebi from the Apedwa stretch with those heading from Kumasi are being diverted through Asiakwa to rejoin the main road at Apedwa.

Bridget otoo welcomes second child four months after announcing the first

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Bridget otoo welcomes second child four months after announcing the first

Presidential Staffer and former television personality, Bridget Otoo, has given birth to her second child, just four months after publicly announcing her first baby.

GHnow has reliably gathered that the celebrated media personality, who is married to Dr. Evans Ago Tetteh, delivered her second baby in March 2026.

The news has sparked significant online discussion after Bridget Otoo shared a cryptic message on her husband’s birthday today, which suggested she had already delivered her second child, it also means Bridget was already pregnant with her second child at the time she publicly announced her first child in December 2025.

The couple’s rapid transition into parenthood has caught many by surprise, sparking widespread excitement and congratulatory messages across social media.

Bridget Otoo, known for her sharp intellect, eloquence, and long-standing presence in Ghanaian media, has maintained a relatively private personal life since her appointment as a Presidential Staffer.

While details about the baby’s gender and name are yet to be publicly shared by the couple, sources close to the family say both mother and child are in good health.

This development which coincides with the period of Dr. Evans Ago Tetteh’s birthday celebration, adds another layer of joy to the Otoo-Tetteh family at a time Bridget continues to serve in a high-level capacity at the Presidency.

Congratulations have already begun pouring in from colleagues in the media, political circles, and fans who have followed her journey over the years.

“Chief Imam wishes anti-LGBTQI+ bill is signed before he dies” – Mahama told

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“Chief Imam wishes anti-LGBTQI+ bill is signed before he dies” – Mahama told

Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, the Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, has told President John Dramani Mahama that it is the National Chief Imam’s His Eminence Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu wish that the anti-LGBTQI+ bill be signed before he dies.

He highlighted that the National Chief Imam has a strong stand against LGBT and wishes the process would be expedited.

The Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam stressed that the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law was a priority for the NDC in opposition and should be a top priority for them in government.

According to the spokesperson for the Chief Imam, the Mahama government must prioritise the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law, as the expectation among the public remains high following their assurances in opposition.

Speaking on GTV on April 2, 2026, Sheikh Shaibu stated, “So, we came into the 2024 elections and 2025 with the strong hope of our current president that he will do that [sign the bill]. So, I feel what the public is feeling… But we want to say that we are not doing politics with this matter. So just as our position was strong during the former government, it remains stronger even now”.

“I would have wished that he stayed there, but to say it is not a top priority… because during the campaign period, it was a priority matter. It was one of the key issues for public debate that was influencing people’s mindset about voting,” he stated.

He added, “So, Your Excellency, good morning. I mean, you are my very good brother. Old Man [Chief Imam] is my father, is your father, and that is the old man’s stance on this matter. His stance is so strong against LGBT”.

“His wish would have been that you would sign this or expedite the process before he dies. If there’s anything I can advise before the old man dies… he would wish that this thing is signed before he departs,” he added.

Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu added, “So, if I can advise my very good brother, sir, president, remain courageous. Never step back. Your Christian conviction must be given the fullest of expression”.

“Just like we, who are Muslims, will also give you the backing. We should not be afraid, and I’m sure that this subject has come because of the aid that we will get or we are going to… I mean, there are a lot of things being considered,” he noted.

Meanwhile, The Founder of the Centre for Religion and Public Life (CRPL) and lecturer in Religion and Human Values at the University of Cape Coast, Rev Canon Dr Confidence Bansah, has quizzed whether the anti-LGBTQ+ law will put food and drink on the tables of Ghanaians.

Rev Bansah questioned the relevance of prioritising the anti LGBTQ+ bill at a time when many Ghanaians are still struggling with economic hardship.

He further questioned whether a president must be remembered for LGBTQ laws or the prosperity and development of the nation.

According to Rev Bansah,  MPs who are sponsoring this bill are going about in their comfortable lives, spending poor taxpayers’ money meant for development and are disconnected from the struggles of their constituents.

He added that it is essential for the government to focus on addressing pressing issues such as poverty, education, and healthcare, which directly impact the livelihoods of the people.

In a social media post on April 2, 2026, on X, Rev Bansah wrote, “What do Ghanaians stand to gain if the president makes LGBTQ+ a top priority of government? Must the president be remembered for LGBTQ laws or the prosperity and development of the nation? We know how ordinary Ghanaians are suffering.

Families wake up in the morning not knowing where the day’s meal will come from. Ironically, those MPs who are sponsoring this bill are going about in their comfortable lives, spending poor taxpayers’ money meant for the development of the nation on committee meetings”

He added, “They are seemingly disconnected from the struggles of their constituents. We strongly believe that it is essential for the government to focus on addressing pressing issues such as poverty, education, and healthcare, which directly impact the livelihoods of the people.

Rather than wasting time on irrelevant things. Would LGBTQ+ law put food and drink on our tables? Pay people’s school fees? Pay people’s hospital bills? Supply hospitals with equipment and drugs? Construct roads? Give jobs to the youth? Give us good drinking water? Or clean the choked gutters?.

The president must have said something previously. But what we must know is that people can always change their minds when the facts change. Even God changes his mind. As a result, we think the president has demonstrated his love for the welfare of…”

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Out of jealousy, Mahama criticised Akufo-Addo for receiving honorary doctorate awards – Titus Glover

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Out of jealousy, Mahama criticised Akufo-Addo for receiving honorary doctorate awards – Titus Glover

Daniel Nii Kwatei Titus Glover, a former Greater Accra Regional Minister, has claimed that out of jealousy, President John Mahama, in opposition, criticised Akufo-Addo for receiving honorary doctorate awards.

According to Titus Glover, it is shameful for Mahama to even pursue such an honorary doctorate award after previously criticising Akufo-Addo.

Speaking during an interview on Adom TV’s Badwam on Friday, April 3, 2026, Titus Glover stated, “It was out of jealousy that President Mahama criticised Nana Akufo-Addo for receiving honorary doctorate awards while he was in opposition”.

“It is shameful that Mr Mahama would even pursue such an award after previously criticising Nana Akufo-Addo for similar recognitions. This clearly shows a lack of principle,” he said.

Titus Glover added, “Looking at the speculation surrounding why the university declined the award, it appears the president is now shifting from his earlier stance, describing the LGBTQ+ issue as not a pressing matter in Ghana”.

“It is unfortunate that this matter was used for political advantage during the 2024 Election, only for the same people to now change their position”.

“I will be happy if President Mahama signs the bill when it is passed, but his current posture does not show someone willing to do so,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has said Lincoln University still holds a special place in his heart despite its decision to withdraw an honorary doctorate that was to be conferred on him.

According to John Mahama, Lincoln University cannot be separated from the story of Ghana.

He highlighted that Lincoln University holds a special place in my heart as Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, was nurtured intellectually and shaped by the University.

Speaking during an engagement with the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 26, President Mahama stated, “Whatever disagreements have arisen, for me, Lincoln University holds a special place in my heart. It is where our first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, was nurtured intellectually and shaped in his Pan-Africanist struggle. It remains hallowed ground for Ghanaians and an integral part of our history”.

“We cannot separate Lincoln University from the story of Ghana, and we will continue to hold the institution in the highest esteem,” he said.

The Ghana Embassy in the United States has expressed disappointment following Lincoln University’s decision to cancel the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree, honoris causa, for President John Dramani Mahama.

According to the Ghana Embassy in the United States, the university’s decision was communicated just hours before the scheduled visit on Thursday, March 26.

The Lincoln University decision is alleged to be based on  President Mahama’s perceived position on Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-gay Bill currently before Parliament.

The Ghana Embassy in the United States explained that no concerns were raised during the university’s due diligence and vetting processes.

Part of Ghana’s Embassy statement read, “It is both surprising and regrettable that such concerns have surfaced at this late stage, particularly with the President already in the United States in anticipation of the visit”.

It will be recalled that Lincoln University had earlier announced on March 19, 2026, that it would be conferring the honour on the President for his global leadership.

Portions of Lincoln University’s earlier statement read, “Lincoln University is proud to announce that His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana and the African Union’s Champion for Advancing the Cause of Justice and the Payment of Reparations, will receive an honorary doctorate from the university on March 26, 2026.

“This is coming in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public service, democratic governance, peaceful international and inter-African relationships, and global advocacy for justice, equality, and education.”

“Lincoln University is deeply honoured to welcome President John Dramani Mahama to our campus and to bestow upon him an honorary degree in recognition of his distinguished leadership,” Dr Allen said in the statement.

However, in another update, Lincoln University’s official website stated that it has cancelled the President’s visit, citing what it described as “unforeseen circumstances” for the decision.

The update read, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the university is cancelling the visit from John Dramani Mahama, President of The Republic of Ghana, originally scheduled for Thursday, March 26th”.

Video – Kwashieman road accident leaves several feared dead

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Video – Kwashieman road accident leaves several feared dead

Reports gathered suggest several people have died following a tragic, violent collision involving a passenger bus and a truck at Kwashieman.

The information gathered suggests the tragic incident occurred at Kwashieman in Accra around 4 a.m. on Good Friday, April 3.

Details reports by CITINews stated, “a Grand Bird bus travelling from Takoradi towards Sowutuom attempted to make a turn at the Kwashieman traffic light.

At the same time, a truck loaded with onions was approaching the intersection from the Lapaz direction, heading towards the Kasoa stretch.

According to reports, the truck was moving on an amber light when the bus driver proceeded.

Despite repeated honking by the truck driver to alert the bus to clear the intersection, the two vehicles collided, resulting in a powerful impact.

The force of the crash pushed the truck off its path, causing it to veer into pedestrians who had gathered at the traffic light, waiting to cross the road”.

Reports suggest the bus was transporting passener who were headinging to a convention.

Meanwhile, the Police are yet to determine the number of casualties due to the severity of the crash.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the tragic development stated, “A moment of carelessness or worse and families are destroyed. We hear these stories too often in Ghana. Speeding, overloaded vehicles, poor road enforcement”.

“Why does it seem like Christians have been facing so many disasters over the past few weeks? We’ve gone from a fatal building collapse at a school to yet another tragedy. it’s becoming overwhelming”, a netizen quizzed.

One X user added, “Why’s happening with Christians in Ghana.

From church building collapsing last week to this tragic .

Ghana needs prayers !

May God help us all

Amen”.

One last netizen stated, “Heartbreaking news from Kwashieman. My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected. May the victims rest in peace”.

In related news, a road accident on the Accra–Kumasi Highway has claimed the life of one person, with several others injured.

Reports suggest the head-on collision between a VIP bus and a Toyota Prado occurred at Akyem Sekyere.

According to reports, the crash occurred at dawn on Thursday, April 2.

The information gathered from the Police revealed that the injured have been rushed to nearby health facilities, where they are receiving treatment.

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service reports suggest that traffic has been diverted at both the Apedwa and Asiakwa sections of the highway.

Travellers have been stranded for hours due to the major gridlock, as many travel for the Easter festivities.

Meanwhile, Authorities have advised drivers travelling from Accra to Kumasi to reroute through Kyebi from the Apedwa stretch with those heading from Kumasi are being diverted through Asiakwa to rejoin the main road at Apedwa.

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“We will tear the prosecution’s case into shreds” – Adu-Boahene’s lawyer boldly declares in ¢49m trial

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“We will tear the prosecution’s case into shreds” – Adu-Boahene’s lawyer boldly declares in ¢49m trial

Samuel Atta Akyea, lawyer for former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has boldly declared that they are going to tear the prosecution’s case into shreds.

According to Atta Akyea, they will not invent one false story but will base their arguments strictly on verifiable facts.

Speaking after the court proceedings on April 2, 2026, Samuel Atta Akyea stated, “We will not invent one false story against the Economic and Organised Crime Office and, by extension, the Attorney General. Everything we are doing in this case will be dangerously factual so that nobody will say this is Atta Akyea’s or Kwabena Adu-Boahene’s invention”.

“So, we’re not worried at all. At the end of the day, we will tear the prosecution’s case into shreds,” he added.

“She went there as a national security operative to pay cheques. It has an account name and number, and it isn’t Adu-Boahene’s private account or number. So, what comical joke is this that Adu-Boahene has taken money from the state and hidden it in a private account and was enjoying it?” he questioned.

It will be recalled that Kwabena Adu Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, and one other have been charged by the state for stealing, defrauding by false pretences, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit a crime.

According to the charge sheet, Kwabena Adu Boahene and his wife stole state funds to the tune of GHc 49 million.

The Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, filed 11 charges against Kwabena Adu-Boahene and three others at the High Court in Accra.

In court some weeks ago, the Supreme Court dismissed Adu Boahene’s legal team’s motion to prohibit Justice John Eugene Nyante Nyadu from presiding over the $49 million case.

The apex court unanimously dismissed the application to prohibit the presiding judge in the Kwabena Adu-Boahene trial from further hearing the case on grounds of bias.

The 5-member panel of justices of the apex court held that the application was without merit and did not meet the requirements to prohibit the trial judge.

Earlier, the Supreme Court has dismissed the Attorney-General’s application for a review in the case involving former National Signals Bureau boss, Kwabena Adu Boahene.

According to reports, the Supreme Court, in a 6–1 majority decision, dismissed an application by the Attorney-General seeking a review of its earlier ruling on criminal disclosures.

The verdict was delivered by Justice Yonny Kulendi, the lone dissenting opinion.

Reports by Joy News stated, “The Attorney-General argued that by effectively removing the word “relevance” from the disclosure framework without substituting it with an equivalent standard, the Supreme Court had, in practical terms, rewritten the law on criminal disclosure.

He contended that the decision risked narrowing disclosure obligations to mere possession of documents, without sufficient regard to whether the materials sought had a meaningful bearing on the issues before the court.

Represented by Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai, the Attorney-General urged the Court to either restore the word “relevance” in its ordinary sense or replace it with language such as “connected with the matter before the court”, in order to preserve a clear nexus between requested materials and the subject of the trial. He maintained that without such clarification, the disclosure regime could be applied too restrictively, to the detriment of fair trial standards”.

Justice Lovelace Johnson, who presided, Justice Amadu Tanko, Justice Yonny Kulendi, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Richard Adjei-Frimpong, Justice Sir Dennis Agyei, and Justice Kwaku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo were the panel members who determined the matter.

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$108,000 withdrawal, $6,000 monthly– NLA Boss shocking rent allowance raises eyebrows

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$108,000 withdrawal, $6,000 monthly– NLA Boss shocking rent allowance raises eyebrows

Mohammed Abdul-Salam, the Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), has been exposed big time for allegedly withdrawing $108,000 for accommodation and also paying himself $6,000 a month for rent.

Charles Maccarthy, the Editor of the Hawk Newspaper, made this allegation, claiming that the NLA Boss withdrew $108,000 for accommodation(GH¢ 1.2million) within 3 months upon assuming office without the approval of his board.

He further added that the NLA Boss currently pays himself $6,000 (GH¢ 61,800) every month as rent allowance. 

Speaking on Asempa FM Ekosii Sen, “Before the coming of the board, he had already withdrew  $108,000 (GH¢ 1.2million) within 3 months upon assuming office. He is paying himself $6,000 (GH¢ 61,800) every month as rent allowance; is he renting Jubilee House? Where in Accra would rent be $6,000 a month? Maybe we are the ones in the village. Even Jubilee House will not cost that amount”.

Charles McCarthy further alleged that the NLA boss is demanding an 84 per cent overall adjustment of salary.

According to the Editor of the Hawk Newspaper, Charles MacCarthy, the NLA Boss is demanding an increase in salary from GH¢38,000 to GH¢70,000.

He also alleged that the NLA boss has cut worker salaries by 13 per cent.

Charles MacCarthy highlighted that the NLA board did not immediately sign off on the proposal of an increase in salary, telling Mohammed Abdul-Salam to benchmark his pay against comparable agencies and return with a clear justification.

However, Charles MacCarthy alleged that the NLA boss snubbed the NLA board, issuing a letter to the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to press for a review of his pay.

Charles McCarthy added, “When he came to the NLA, the workers were fighting for improved working conditions, but he has not worked on that. Also, they have reduced the NLA staff’s salary by 13 per cent.

However, the CEO has demanded an increase in his salary from GH¢ 38,000 to GH¢ 70,000. The board advise him to search for the salaries of the State Institution for him to compare his salary with them to show the board whether he deserves that increase in salary or not.   

However, he issued a letter to the Fair Wages Commission demanding that the increment be made without approval from the board. Even the board does not regard them in any way.  At the Fair Wages Commission, he has yet to receive approval, and we are monitoring whether it will be approved”.

Some netizens reacting to the shocking allegations wrote, “Nyame nkoaa ne nokwafo. Gh¢ 1.2million on rents alone? Eeeii Oman Ghana hmm. This doesn’t mean the NPP is better. Please save us the noise, your finance minister is still on the run because of money laundering. The worst government in this 4th republic”.

Another netizen added, “If these claims are true, then it’s very troubling. Cutting workers’ salaries by 13% while doubling your own pay and taking huge allowances sends the wrong message about leadership and fairness. Public office should come with accountability, not privilege”.

One X user added, “The Ministry of Finance and the controller and account general department are the only two entities that manage salaries. So, straight up, you should know it’s a lie”.

“This is the greediness the bible talked about, how can you reduce their meagre income and increase yours? Some people are very wicked. I don’t even know what to say anymore about our leaders. Always enriching themselves”, a netizen added.

Additionally, another Ghanaian added, “I keep asking the auditing committee who has even evidence of scandals in the previous government, have they been caught or charged for anything? For me, it’s better if every political party in Ghana, PPC, HDN, CPP, comes to spend just 4 years and go, that’s all we need, we are jokers”.

One last netizen added, “Mahama, who rose through all the ranks of positions, became president, former president and president again, is still bad at leadership. What kind of person is that? Your own appointees”

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“We have no choice” – Sachet water producers defend GH¢15 price hike

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“We have no choice” – Sachet water producers defend GH¢15 price hike

Kwame Richard, the  Vice President of the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers, has justified the price hike of Sachet water.

According to Kwame Richard, the GH¢15 per bag increase in sachet water prices is due to a shortage of essential raw materials needed for production.

He explained that following the Middle East tension has disrupted the global supply chains with a scarcity of packaging materials, particularly polymers.

He stressed that although tensions in the Middle East have had an unintended impact, the primary challenge stems from difficulties in accessing raw materials.

According to him, the new pricing structure, a bag of sachet water will sell at GH¢10 at the factory, while retailers are expected to purchase it at GH¢15.

He warned that any prices outside the approved range should be considered unauthorised.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Thursday, April 2,  Kwame Richard explained, “Scarcity is a challenge now. The little that we are getting has seen prices increase by about 40%. We therefore have no choice but to appeal to consumers to accept a slight price increase so we can continue producing safe, quality water for Ghanaians,” he stated.

“Very soon, we will address bottled water as well. For now, the adjustment applies only to sachets. In no time, we will come back to the bottles. Probably by next week, because the bottle that we use to package the bottled water is also from the same polymer that the sachet is made of,” he added.

His justification comes after the Sachet water producers planned to increase the price for a bag of Sachet Water will be sold at GH¢15, effective April 6, 2026. 

NASPAWAP announced an upward revision of sachet water prices, attributing it to the global shortage of polymers and rising costs.

They also cited the ongoing conflict in Iran, saying it has significantly affected production.

In a statement issued on Thursday, April 2, 2026, NASPAWAP stated, “The rising costs have made it challenging for manufacturers to maintain current prices,” the group said.

“The new recommended prices are:

Ex-factory: GH¢8 per bag of 30 sachets of 500ml

Ex-truck: GH¢10 per bag of 30 sachets of 500ml

Maximum retail: GH¢15 per bag of 30 sachets of 500ml”

They further urged retailers and consumers to adhere to the new prices to ensure fair trade practices.

“This adjustment is necessary to sustain production and ensure the continuous supply of safe drinking water,” the association added.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the development stated, “Inflation moved from a double digit to a single digit, and we really didn’t see any significant change in price. All Ghanaians ever care about is increasing prices and maximising profit”.

“Time to start filling my empty bottles”, a netizen added.

“When the dollar and inflation were down…price was the same, but as soon as there’s an inconvenience, price increases to never be reduced. The Ghanaian culture of trade. We are our own worst enemies, and we will continue churning out even worse leaders”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Nonsense!! When they were supposed to increase it to 30p or 40p, they didn’t and took it all the way to 50p because they didn’t accept the 10p coin. Now look at them being greedy again”.

“Ghanaian err, we are our own enemies. When prices drop, they never drop the price, but when they increase the prices, they want to increase them.

It’s not NPP or NDC that has a problem. It’s all Ghanaians”, a Ghanaian stated.

A netizen added, “When I say capitalism will be our end, people were attacking me. Capitalism and democracy have never helped any developing country.

When are we going to tell ourselves the truth kraaa?”

“Inflation dey go down

Light dey go down

But things are increasing

Herrr Ghana and settings”, an X user listed.

One last X user stated, “On what basis, what’s the justification.. Charley, we are our own enemies. Inflation is down, the dollar is stable, the electricity tariff is being reduced, so on what grounds exactly are they increasing the price… Greedy b@stards…”

NLA Boss demands salary increase from GH¢38,000 to GH¢70,000; cuts workers’ salaries by 13%

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NLA Boss demands salary increase from GH¢38,000 to GH¢70,000; cuts workers’ salaries by 13%

Mohammed Abdul-Salam, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), has been exposed for allegedly demanding an 84 per cent overall adjustment of salary.

According to the Editor of the Hawk Newspaper, Charles MacCarthy, the NLA Boss is demanding an increase in salary from GH¢38,000 to GH¢70,000.

He also alleged that the NLA boss has cut worker salaries by 13 per cent.

Charles MacCarthy highlighted that the NLA board did not immediately sign off on the proposal of an increase in salary, telling Mohammed Abdul-Salam to benchmark his pay against comparable agencies and return with a clear justification.

However, Charles MacCarthy alleged that the NLA boss snubbed the NLA board, issuing a letter to the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to press for a review of his pay.

Speaking on Asempa FM Ekosii Sen, Charles McCarthy stated, “When he came to the NLA, the workers were fighting for improved working conditions, but he has not worked on that. Also, they have reduced the NLA staff’s salary by 13 per cent.

However, the CEO has demanded an increase in his salary from GH¢ 38,000 to GH¢ 70,000. The board advise him to search for the salaries of the State Institution for him to compare his salary with them to show the board whether he deserves that increase in salary or not.   

However, he issued a letter to the Fair Wages Commission demanding that the increment be made without approval from the board. Even the board does not regard them in any way.  At the Fair Wages Commission, he has yet to receive approval, and we are monitoring whether it will be approved”.

Charles Maccarthy further alleged that the NLA Boss withdrew $108,000 for accommodation(GH¢ 1.2million) within 3 months upon assuming office without the approval of his board.

He further added that the NLA Boss currently pays himself $6,000 (GH¢ 61,800) every month as rent allowance.  

He added, “Before the coming of the board, he had already withdrew  $108,000 (GH¢ 1.2million) within 3 months upon assuming office. He is paying himself $6,000 (GH¢ 61,800) every month as rent allowance; is he renting Jubilee House? Where in Accra would rent be $6,000 a month? Maybe we are the ones in the village. Even Jubilee House will not cost that amount”.

Some netizens reacting to the shocking allegations wrote, “Nyame nkoaa ne nokwafo. Gh¢ 1.2million on rents alone? Eeeii Oman Ghana hmm. This doesn’t mean the NPP is better. Please save us the noise, your finance minister is still on the run because of money laundering. The worst government in this 4th republic”.

Another netizen added, “If these claims are true, then it’s very troubling. Cutting workers’ salaries by 13% while doubling your own pay and taking huge allowances sends the wrong message about leadership and fairness. Public office should come with accountability, not privilege”.

One X user added, “The Ministry of Finance and the controller and account general department are the only two entities that manage salaries. So, straight up, you should know it’s a lie”.

“This is the greediness the bible talked about, how can you reduce their meagre income and increase yours? Some people are very wicked. I don’t even know what to say anymore about our leaders. Always enriching themselves”, a netizen added.

Additionally, another Ghanaian added, “I keep asking the auditing committee who has even evidence of scandals in the previous government, have they been caught or charged for anything? For me, it’s better if every political party in Ghana, PPC, HDN, CPP, comes to spend just 4 years and go, that’s all we need, we are jokers”.

One last netizen added, “Mahama, who rose through all the ranks of positions, became president, former president and president again, is still bad at leadership. What kind of person is that? Your own appointees”

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Pastor found dead after a night out with a female church member

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Pastor found dead after a night out with a female church member

Reports suggest a pastor has been found dead in a Takoradi guest house after a night out with a female church member.

According to the information gathered, the pastor has been identified as Michael Kofi Appiah, founder of Light of Faith Ministry.

The information gathered detailed that the Pastor and his female church member arrived around 10 pm, ordering food and drinks before retiring to their room.

Some hours later, the pastor was discovered unconscious by the staff at the guest house.

The news shared by a netizen, identified as With Alvin, read, “BREAKING 🚨: Pastor found dead in Takoradi guest house after night out with female church member.

Michael Kofi Appiah, founder of Light of Faith Ministry, was found dead in a guest house in Takoradi after reportedly spending the night with a female church member.

Reports indicate the two arrived around 10 pm, ordered food and drinks, and later retired to their room. Hours later, staff discovered him unconscious and alerted authorities.

He was subsequently confirmed dead. The woman involved is now central to investigations as officials work to determine what happened”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “I’m sure that’s a Gen Z girl coz hmm… they’ll humble you quick. Before you get into any unnecessary sexual adventures, check yourself well, your heart rate.

And the girls lately? They can ride you to stupor, especially the ones whose lifestyle is tied to your pocket”.

“The details are disturbing. The investigation needs to be thorough”, a netizen added.

A netizen added, “No one can deceive God, for whatever you sow, so shall you reap”

“This is not news; pastors are highly sexually active, and this is what they do with most church members. Maybe he took an excess of Viagra”, another netizen claimed.

One X user added, “We live or die unto the lord, brethren were shepherding even at the last moment goodbye to him, we will come eventually”.

In related news, Fresh details have emerged regarding the arrest of self-styled international radio marriage counsellor, Rev Dr Ebenezer Conduah.

According to reports by Graphic, court documents indicated that a search of the accused person’s residence located at Ankaful in Cape Coast led to the retrieval of five mobile phones, two hard drives, two memory cards, a computer system unit, sex toys and female underwear.

The prosecutor quoted by graphic.com.gh stated, “A search of the apartment resulted in the retrieval of exhibits, including five mobile phones, two hard drives, two memory cards, one computer system unit, sex toys, and female panties, which were retained for evidential purposes”.

The report further detailed that one of the seized phones contained videos showing a naked child holding a white card bearing the web address of a popular porn site, with a male voice instructing the victim.

It will be recalled that Sam George, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, announced the arrest of Rev Dr Ebenezer Conduah over alleged offences involving child sexual abuse and the distribution of pornographic materials involving a minor.

According to Sam George, the suspect, described as a self-styled international marriage counsellor, was arrested on 6th March 2026 through a joint operation by the Cyber Security Authority(CSA) and the Ghana Police Service.

Sam George revealed his arrest reportedly follows the discovery of evidence linking him to the abuse of a 17-year-old minor for at least four years, with the CSA uncovering recordings and online postings linked to international pornographic websites.

In the aftermath of his arrest, the suspect was arraigned before a court and was remanded into custody for three weeks to allow for further investigations.

In a post shared by Sam George on X, on March 8, 2026, he wrote, “In the early hours of 6th March, as the Nation prepared to celebrate our 69th Independence Day, the hardworking team at the

@CSAGhana effected the arrest of one Rev Dr Ebenezer Conduah in collaboration with the @GhPoliceService

The self-styled radio International marriage counsellor was arrested for offences relating to Child sexual abuse material in violation of ss.62 and 63 of Act 1038. The abuse of a 17-year-old minor had gone on for the past four years.

The CSA team has uncovered recordings and online postings by the accused on international porn websites. He has been put before the Court today and remanded for 3 weeks to allow the team to complete their investigations.

I congratulate our Cyber Security team and reiterate that if you break our cyber laws, we will find you and hold you accountable, no matter who you are. For God and Country”.

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“Would anti-LGBTQ+ law put food on our tables?” – Rev Bansah quizzes

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“Would anti-LGBTQ+ law put food on our tables?” – Rev Bansah quizzes

The Founder of the Centre for Religion and Public Life (CRPL) and lecturer in Religion and Human Values at the University of Cape Coast, Rev Canon Dr Confidence Bansah, has quizzed whether the anti-LGBTQ+ law will put food and drink on the tables of Ghanaians.

Rev Bansah questioned the relevance of prioritising the anti LGBTQ+ bill at a time when many Ghanaians are still struggling with economic hardship.

He further questioned whether a president must be remembered for LGBTQ laws or the prosperity and development of the nation.

According to Rev Bansah,  MPs who are sponsoring this bill are going about in their comfortable lives, spending poor taxpayers’ money meant for development and are disconnected from the struggles of their constituents.

He added that it is essential for the government to focus on addressing pressing issues such as poverty, education, and healthcare, which directly impact the livelihoods of the people.

In a social media post on April 2, 2026, on X, Rev Bansah wrote, “What do Ghanaians stand to gain if the president makes LGBTQ+ a top priority of government? Must the president be remembered for LGBTQ laws or the prosperity and development of the nation? We know how ordinary Ghanaians are suffering.

Families wake up in the morning not knowing where the day’s meal will come from. Ironically, those MPs who are sponsoring this bill are going about in their comfortable lives, spending poor taxpayers’ money meant for the development of the nation on committee meetings”

He added, “They are seemingly disconnected from the struggles of their constituents. We strongly believe that it is essential for the government to focus on addressing pressing issues such as poverty, education, and healthcare, which directly impact the livelihoods of the people.

Rather than wasting time on irrelevant things. Would LGBTQ+ law put food and drink on our tables? Pay people’s school fees? Pay people’s hospital bills? Supply hospitals with equipment and drugs? Construct roads? Give jobs to the youth? Give us good drinking water? Or clean the choked gutters?.

The president must have said something previously. But what we must know is that people can always change their minds when the facts change. Even God changes his mind. As a result, we think the president has demonstrated his love for the welfare of…”

However, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, the Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, has said the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law was a priority for the NDC in opposition and should be a top priority for them in government.

According to the spokesperson for the Chief Imam, the Mahama government must prioritise the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law, as the expectation among the public remains high following their assurances in opposition.

Speaking on GTV on April 2, 2026, Sheikh Shaibu stated, “So, we came into the 2024 elections and 2025 with the strong hope of our current president that he will do that [sign the bill]. So, I feel what the public is feeling… But we want to say that we are not doing politics with this matter. So just as our position was strong during the former government, it remains stronger even now”.

“I would have wished that he stayed there but to say it is not a top priority… because during the campaign period, it was a priority matter. It was one of the key issues for public debate that was influencing people’s mindset about voting,” he stated.

He added, “So, Your Excellency, good morning. I mean, you are my very good brother. Old Man [Chief Imam] is my father, is your father, and that is the old man’s stance on this matter. His stance is so strong against LGBT”.

“His wish would have been that you would sign this or expedite the process before he dies. If there’s anything I can advise before the old man dies… he would wish that this thing is signed before he departs,” he added.

Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu added, “So, if I can advise my very good brother, sir, president, remain courageous. Never step back. Your Christian conviction must be given the fullest of expression”.

“Just like we, who are Muslims, will also give you the backing. We should not be afraid, and I’m sure that this subject has come because of the aid that we will get or we are going to… I mean, there are a lot of things being considered,” he noted.

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5 remanded for impersonating Mahama, Lordina Mahama, others using AI-generated deepfake content

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5 remanded for impersonating Mahama, Lordina Mahama, others using AI-generated deepfake content

The Accra High Court has remanded five suspects into police custody over their alleged role in impersonating President John Dramani Mahama, Lordina Mahama, and others.

Reports suggest the suspects created and circulated high-fidelity AI-generated deepfake content used to impersonate President John Dramani Mahama, First Lady Lordina Mahama, and other public figures to defraud the public on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, and WhatsApp.

The information suggests the five remanded are expected to reappear in court on April 14, 2026.

The accused have been identified as Bernard Mensah alias Charity Quaicoe, Ahmed Mensah, Nana Boafo Freba, Blessed Sam, and Ato Mensah Ebenezer.

The news shared on X read, “Deepfake scam crackdown: 5 remanded for impersonating Prez Mahama and top celebrities.

The Accra High Court has remanded five suspects into police custody over their alleged role in creating and circulating AI-generated deepfake content to defraud the public.

The group reportedly impersonated high-profile figures, including John Dramani Mahama, Lordina Mahama, John Dumelo, Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin, Vivian Jill, Asamoah Gyan, Kofi Kinaata, and Bill Asamoah across platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and WhatsApp.

The accused include Bernard Mensah alias Charity Quaicoe, Ahmed Mensah, Nana Boafo Freba, Blessed Sam, and Ato Mensah Ebenezer. Authorities say the scheme was used to deceive unsuspecting victims online.

The suspects are expected to reappear in court on April 14, 2026.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “AI deepfakes are no joke 😳… Using them to impersonate President Mahama and others to scam people is serious. Good move by Accra High Court. Let’s see how this case unfolds”.

“The law has to deal with them. That’s criminal”, a netizen added.

“This can never happen on x(formerly known as Twitter). It’s always only on those media apps…”, another X user added.

A netizen added,  “Of all the people in Ghana, you chose to use the president and his wife”

In related news, the Ghana Police Service in Yendi, some months ago, announced that it had arrested Abdul Rahaman Zakaria and one other suspect for allegedly impersonating Sharaf Mahama, son of the President, on TikTok.

According to the Police, the suspects used the fake account to carry out personal activities.

The Police further prompted investigations that led to their arrest.

Also,  three people have been arrested for impersonating the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and other prominent personalities.

The three were arrested in the Dabala and Sogakope areas of the Volta Region.

They were arrested by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team following an intelligence-led operation covering Sogakope, Dzodzent, and Penyi areas.

The suspect has been identified as Gideon Awudi (25), Edem Soku (33), and Judith Soku (31).

The three impersonators are also suspected of engaging in mobile money fraud, credit card fraud, airtime scams, and online sales fraud across various social media platforms.

All three suspects are currently in custody and assisting authorities with ongoing investigations.

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“Reducing petroleum taxes will not affect the 2026 Budget” – Amin Adam

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“Reducing petroleum taxes will not affect the 2026 Budget” – Amin Adam

Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the former, has told the Mahama government that a reduction of taxes on petroleum products will not affect the 2026 Budget.

According to Amin Adam, the current global oil price dynamics provide sufficient fiscal space for tax relief.

He asserted that the government is already benefiting from higher-than-projected crude oil prices amid the ongoing Middle East tensions.

In a Facebook post on April 2, Dr Amin Adam stated, “Reducing petroleum taxes will not affect the 2026 Budget”.

“What the government has not told Ghanaians is that it has been gaining from the increase in international crude oil prices since the US-Israel-Iran war started,” he said.

He added, “At these prices, the government is gaining additional windfall revenue of more than GH¢8 billion this year”.

“The calls for the government to intervene by reducing the levies are therefore well placed… Revenue shortfalls… will be recovered from the new additional revenue,” he added.

“Government must act now,” he stressed.

His remarks come on the heels of growing calls by transport unions, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, and civil society organisations demanding the removal of the GH¢1 levy imposed on every litre of petroleum product.

The Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, has told the John Mahama-led NDC government to abolish fuel taxes within 48 hours or face fare hikes.

 Speaking in an interview with Joy News, the GPRTU stressed that the growing cost of operations is becoming unbearable for commercial drivers.

The GPRTU cited rising fuel prices, expensive spare parts, deteriorating road conditions and an increase in charges by the DVLA.

Samuel Amoah stated, “We came up with this release and gave the government two days to do something about it. If they fail to do [that]…then we have no option but to organise ourselves to request an increment of transport fares for our members.

“What the government and the president are saying is, it is something they can’t control right now, but the transport operators may be forced to,” Samuel Amoah explained.

The GPRTU demands follow the National Petroleum Authority’s new pricing guidelines, which set minimum ex-pump prices for the period April 1 to April 15 at GHS 13.30 per litre for petrol and GHS 17.10 per litre for diesel, a significant increase compared to March 31, when petrol and diesel were pegged at GHS 11.57 and GHS 14.35 per litre.

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.

“Anti-LGBTQ+ bill should be a top priority for gov’t” – Mahama told

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“Anti-LGBTQ+ bill should be a top priority for gov’t” – Mahama told

Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, the Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, has said the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law was a priority for the NDC in opposition and should be a top priority for them in government.

According to the spokesperson for the Chief Imam, the Mahama government must prioritise the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law, as the expectation among the public remains high following their assurances in opposition.

Speaking on GTV on April 2, 2026, Sheikh Shaibu stated, “So, we came into the 2024 elections and 2025 with the strong hope of our current president that he will do that [sign the bill]. So, I feel what the public is feeling… But we want to say that we are not doing politics with this matter. So just as our position was strong during the former government, it remains stronger even now”.

“I would have wished that he stayed there but to say it is not a top priority… because during the campaign period, it was a priority matter. It was one of the key issues for public debate that was influencing people’s mindset about voting,” he stated.

He added, “So, Your Excellency, good morning. I mean, you are my very good brother. Old Man [Chief Imam] is my father, is your father, and that is the old man’s stance on this matter. His stance is so strong against LGBT”.

“His wish would have been that you would sign this or expedite the process before he dies. If there’s anything I can advise before the old man dies… he would wish that this thing is signed before he departs,” he added.

Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu added, “So, if I can advise my very good brother, sir, president, remain courageous. Never step back. Your Christian conviction must be given the fullest of expression”.

“Just like we, who are Muslims, will also give you the backing. We should not be afraid, and I’m sure that this subject has come because of the aid that we will get or we are going to… I mean, there are a lot of things being considered,” he noted.

Also, Richard Ahiagbah, the Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC are first-class scammers.

The NPP Communications Director asserted that the NDC in opposition deceived the clergy and Ghanaians into believing they are anti-LGBTQ to win political power.

 Richard Ahiagbah, in his post, shared an old video of President Mahama and some NDC members advocating for the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, commonly known as the Anti-LGBTQ+.

In a social media page post on April 1, 2026, Richard Ahiagbah stated, “President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC are first-class scammers. They deceived the clergy and Ghanaians into believing they are anti-LGBTQ to win political power. Now, as President Mahama claims, Anti-LGBTQ+ is not a priority. He states, “Anti-LGBTQ+ is not the most important issue.” This is dishonesty on steroids.

I hope the clergy will be brave enough to call out the President… Please listen to President Mahama’s position on LGBTQ+ in opposition and in power.

What do you call this, Honesty or dishonesty? SAD!”.

However, Nana Aba Anamoah, a renowned media personality, has defended President John Dramani Mahama following his recent remarks that his government’s focus is on the basic needs of Ghanaians and not the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.  

According to Nana Aba, Ghanaians basic needs must always come first.

Nana Aba listed food, water, jobs and dignity as the things people actually struggle with.

In a post on X, Nana Aba Anamoah wrote, “Basic needs must always come first. Our money and energy should be channelled into what truly makes life easier for the average Ghanaian.

Food, water, jobs and dignity – those are the things people actually struggle with”.

 She detailed that Ghana’s money and energy should be channelled into what truly makes life easier for the average Ghanaian.

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NDC in a strong position to win 2028 elections – Mussa Dankwah

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NDC in a strong position to win 2028 elections – Mussa Dankwah

The Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Mussa Dankwah, has predicted that the NDC would be in a  strong position to win the 2028 elections.

According to Mussa Dankwah, the NDC would be in a strong position to win the next elections if nothing changes ahead of the 2028 election.

Speaking during an interview on JoyPrime, Mussa Dankwah stated, “At the moment, yes, but polls change over time. It could get better or get worse”.

“I think it’s the economy. Every election has largely been about people’s pockets,” he said.

“It’s not the only factor, but it is the predominant factor,” he noted.

“If nothing changes, then yes, the NDC would be in a strong position,” he indicated.

In related news, Mussa Dankwah had earlier projected Dr Mahamudu Bawumia losing to any NDC Candidate in the 2028 elections.

The Pollster has been quoted by GHOne News card to have said, “We conducted a December poll ahead of 2028, Dr Bawumia lost against Ato Forson, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Julius Debrah and Haruna Iddrisu.

Appearing on Joy News, Evans Mensah quizzed Mussa Dankwah, who has been quoted as saying, Dr Bawumia will lose to any NDC Candidate in 2028.

Mussa Dankwah, responding to the question, stated, “There were polling data for December, I did not open my mouth to say it directly, but the numbers were there we did a match head to head, and those were the outcome of the head to head so whether I quoted, anybody can pick that report and say this what the people are saying.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who was also on the show, interjected, saying, “I have a question, Akwatia, your first poll, what did you say in the by-election. 

Mussa Dankwah stated, “NPP was leading”

Oppong Nkrumah then added, and then the final one?

Mussa responded, “NDC took over”.

According to Oppong Nkrumah, there is a long journey before 2028, and anything can happen.

Oppong Nkrumah added, “We take it as feedback. In fact, if you pay attention to his polls, they give you guidance on what to try to ace. If you just go beyond the headline numbers, you can see what people are responding to and what people are not, and if you are a good strategist, you will then know what to try and ace for the game ahead of you.

However, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has boldly stated that if elections are organised today, there is no way the National Democratic Congress (NDC) can maintain its majority seat.

Afenyo-Markin stressed that, if elections were held today, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would reclaim the majority of the seats they lost in the 2024 elections.

Speaking in a one-on-one interview on UTV, Afenyo-Markin stated, “From day one, we are 87, and they are 188 buy I am not afraid, if God is with us, didn’t David fight with Goliath and he defeated him.

I know that if elections were organised today, the NPP would reclaim the majority of the seats we lost; If we were voting today, there is no way the NDC can get a majority. I know what I am talking about”.

“NO such program took place at YEA” – Basintale dismisses allegation of spending GHS9m ‘abeduru’

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“NO such program took place at YEA” – Basintale dismisses allegation of spending GHS9m ‘abeduru’

Malik Basintale, the Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Authority (YEA) has dismissed claims that his agency spent GHS9 million on the cultivation of turkey berry, known in the local dialect as Kwahu Nsusua or abeduru.

According to the Basintale boy, such claims are frivolous and should be treated with contempt.

He asserted that under his watch, no such program took place at the YEA.

In a post shared via social media, Malik Basintale stated, “KURUGU TOLI…..TON TON JE😊

KWAHU NSUSUA SCANDAL 38.1😂😂.

Well:

NO such program took place at YEA.

No such FAKE payment was made at YEA under my watch as CEO.

My unprecedented 86000 beneficiaries recruited last year alone has no such line.

Therefore JANDAM YAAAMUTU!”.

His comments follow social media being flooded with a Finance Ministry document with the signature of the Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem.

Also, a communicator of the New Patriotic Party, Aaron Asiedu, has presented the documents on live TV alleging that the Youth Employment Agency is spending GHS 9,000,000 on a youth-focused programme to cultivate turkey berry, locally known as Kwahu Nsusua

Additionally, the Director of Corporate Affairs at the YEA has been quoted by a GHOne news card to have said, Youth Employment Agency never spent GHS9 million on production of turkey berries, no such program exists at YEA”. 

However, some Ghanaians reacting to the allegation stated, “All Ghanaian youths should just enter politics.

It’s simple cause sometimes it’s sad to be a Ghanaian”.

“We’re focusing on the wrong things. We should allow him to provide the return on investment for all money spent.  Then we can determine whether he squandered the money”, a netizen added.

One X user added,“If the programme truly empowers youth and boosts local agriculture, then the focus should be on transparency and results. GHS 9 million is not small money, so Ghanaians deserve clear details on how it’s being spent and the impact it will create”.

“This document is a fake document, no government watermark…the signature and other things on are fake man, let’s be serious in this country…every agenda no hold so dem wan force new one”, one X user claimed.

Meanwhile, Alhassan Suhuyini, the Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, has said the John Mahama government cannot survive four years without a scandal.

According to the Deputy Roads Minister, a scandal is inevitable in 4-years, but should not be manufactured when it is known.

The Deputy Roads Minister, who also served as the Member of Parliament for Tamale North, stressed that while controversies may arise in any administration, he urged the public to rely on evidence rather than speculation.

Speaking on TV3 Keypoint on Saturday, 28 March, the Deputy Roads Minister stated, “There is no way this government can survive four years without a scandal, but let us not force one when there isn’t one”.

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Wontumi’s attempt to halt galamsey trial dismissed, ordered to answer to charges

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Wontumi’s attempt to halt galamsey trial dismissed, ordered to answer to charges

The Accra High Court has dismissed an application filed by Lawyers for Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, commonly known as Chairman Wontumi, asking the Court to stay proceedings in a trial in which he is facing 6 counts of mining-related offences.

It will be recalled that the Court had earlier dismissed a submission of no case application filed by Chairman Wontumi, asking the court to terminate the trial after the State had made its case against him.

Subsequent to this, Lawyers for Wontumi filed a notice of Appeal on that ruling and brought an application for a stay of proceedings of the trial pending the determination of the appeal on the submission of no case filed at the Court of Appeal.

In  Court, Counsel for Chairman Wontumi argued that it would be prejudicial to ask the accused to open his defence when there’s a pending application challenging the decision that ordered him to open his case.

Wontumi’s lawyer further argued that no irreparable damage will be occasioned to the state if there’s a temporary stay, as opposed to the accused, whose right may be impaired even before the appeal is determined.

However, the Deputy Attorney General opposed the application, arguing that no exceptional circumstances had been shown in their grounds of appeal, which should warrant a stay of proceedings as required by law and that the application was brought in bad faith to abuse the court’s processes and delay the trial.

The Presiding Judge, in dismissing the application, indicated that after reading the affidavit in support and hearing Counsel, the Court found no merit in the application.

The court later adjourned proceedings to 20th April for case management and asked the accused to file their witness statement before or on the said date if they are so minded.

It will be recalled that Chairman Wontumi and other persons are standing trial for allegedly undertaking mining operations on a concession at Samreboi in the Western Region without the consent of the sector minister.

The state has also accused Wontumi of permitting two individuals to undertake mining activities on the concession without authority and facilitating those operations.

In related news, Dr Dominic Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, in 2025, revealed that the state will prosecute Chairman Wontumi, Wontumi Farms and its directors over alleged GHS24m EXIM Bank fraud.

According to the Attorney-General, Chairman Wontumi and his company, Wontumi Farms Limited, made fraudulent misrepresentations to Exim Bank to obtain the loan facility.

He revealed that investigations conducted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office revealed evidence of defrauding by false pretences, forgery, and causing financial loss to the state.

Dr Dominic Ayine announced that Bernard Antwi Boasiako, chief promoter of Wontumi Farms, Exim Bank approved a medium term-loan facility of Ghs18,734,260.00, which included a grant component of Ghs6,768,260.00.

This offer was accepted via a letter dated January 23, 2018, and Chairman Wontumi, acting as the Chief Executive Officer of Wontumi Farms Limited and Thomas Antwi Boasiako, as director of Wontumi Farms Limited.

The offer letter indicated that the approval of the medium-term loan facility was subject to the Bank’s terms and conditions. The loan offer letter further stated that the loan was secured with 10,000 acres of the farmland of Wontumi Farms Limited at Asare Nkwanta.

The breakdown of the approved Ghs18,734,260.00 loan as per the offer letter is as follows:

Purchase of agricultural plant and machinery – GH₵3,865,000.00

Working capital – GH₵8,101,000.00

Grant -staff cost and consultancy fees – GH₵6,768,260.00.

Dr Dominic Ayine revealed that the equipment was never procured, adding that the farming enterprise never materialised, with no young persons being employed in Asare Nkwatia.

According to the Attorney General, the company and its director and CEO forged a receipt in order to deceive Exim Bank into believing that they complied with the loan conditions.

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“Basic needs must always come first” – Nana Aba Anamoah defends Mahama  

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“Basic needs must always come first” – Nana Aba Anamoah defends Mahama  

Nana Aba Anamoah, a renowned media personality, has defended President John Dramani Mahama following his recent remarks that his government’s focus is on the basic needs of Ghanaians and not the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.  

According to Nana Aba Anamoah, Ghanaians basic needs must always come first.

Nana Aba Anamoah listed food, water, jobs and dignity as the things people actually struggle with.

In a post on X, Nana Aba Anamoah wrote, “Basic needs must always come first. Our money and energy should be channelled into what truly makes life easier for the average Ghanaian.

Food, water, jobs and dignity – those are the things people actually struggle with”.

 She detailed that Ghana’s money and energy should be channelled into what truly makes life easier for the average Ghanaian. Her comment 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.

However, Richard Ahiagbah, the Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC are first-class scammers.

The NPP Communications Director asserted that the NDC in opposition deceived the clergy and Ghanaians into believing they are anti-LGBTQ to win political power.

 Richard Ahiagbah, in his post, shared an old video of President Mahama and some NDC members advocating for the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, commonly known as the Anti-LGBTQ+.

In a social media page post on April 1, 2026, Richard Ahiagbah stated, “President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC are first-class scammers. They deceived the clergy and Ghanaians into believing they are anti-LGBTQ to win political power. Now, as President Mahama claims, Anti-LGBTQ+ is not a priority. He states, “Anti-LGBTQ+ is not the most important issue.” This is dishonesty on steroids.

I hope the clergy will be brave enough to call out the President… Please listen to President Mahama’s position on LGBTQ+ in opposition and in power.

What do you call this, Honesty or dishonesty? SAD!”.

Also, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, has fired shots at President John Dramani Mahama over his recent comments on the passage of the 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”.

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“False and contrived” – Anas breaks silence on Parliament exposé allegation

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“False and contrived” – Anas breaks silence on Parliament exposé allegation

Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has broken his silence over claims he has shelved an alleged exposé on Ghana’s Parliament.

According to Anas, the claims made by anti-corruption campaigner Vitus Azeem are false and are entirely fabricated.

Speaking during a panel discussion at the 2026 National Forum on Media and the Fight Against Corruption in Ghana held in Accra, Vitus Azeem questioned award-winning investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas about his exposé on Parliament.

Vitus Azeem recounted that Anas revealed some years ago that he had another exposé on the legislature, but to date, he has yet to release it.

He disclosed that the said investigative report was previewed to a group of people but never made it to the public for some reasons unknown to him.

Vitus Azeem alleged that some powerful people might have been notified of the exposé, blocking it from being published.

He, however, noted that Anas published his exposé on the judiciary despite the powers that were at play, but has chosen not to publish that of Parliament.

Vitus Azeem stated, “He (Anas) mentioned that he had another exposé on the legislature, that is, Parliament, and that he was going to release it soon. How many years now? It hasn’t come out.”

“Because he gave a copy of it or an extract of it to the leadership of Parliament, and somebody said, ‘This cannot be published, you cannot put this in the public domain… Why did they not publish it?’” he fumed.

He further added, “When Anas released his exposé on the judiciary, he called anti-corruption agencies and CSOs to a meeting. It was a Sunday afternoon at GSC… The aim was to solicit our support because he probably expected some backlash or some attacks from members of the judiciary and other people.

“So there is a need for non-journalists and other anti-corruption agencies to come together to always support and defend journalists who report on these things,” he said.

In a rebuttal, issued by Tiger Eye PI on Facebook on April 2, 2026, challenge Mr Azeem to provide proof that Tiger Eye PI concluded investigations into Parliament and showed it to some Members of Parliament.

Tiger Eye PI  wrote, “1. Tiger Eye PI has taken note of media reports quoting Mr Vitus Azeem, former Executive Director of Transparency International Ghana, suggesting that investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has shelved investigations concerning the Parliament of Ghana.

2. The report further suggests that Mr Azeem claims the said investigations have been previewed by certain Members of Parliament. More notably, Mr Azeem appears to rely on comments allegedly made by Anas in support of this assertion.

3. Tiger Eye PI would ordinarily not have responded to these claims, which have been rehashed over the years. However, we consider them particularly serious, especially given that they are attributed to a person of Mr. Azeem’s standing.

4. From the outset, Tiger Eye PI places on record that these claims are entirely false and contrived. Neither Anas nor any associate of Tiger Eye PI has ever made the assertions attributed to them by Mr. Azeem. The claims remain entirely a figment of Mr. Azeem’s imagination, and we challenge him to provide evidence that any such statements were ever made by Anas.

5. We challenge Mr. Azeem to provide proof that Tiger Eye PI concluded investigations into Parliament and showed it to some Members of Parliament. He should, among other things, mention the names of the alleged members of Parliament who previewed the said investigations.

6. It is entirely understandable that many Ghanaians and anti-corruption advocates are interested in uncovering any underhand dealings within Parliament, a subject that has been the focus of intense public discussion for many years. However, such interest alone is not sufficient to trigger an investigation by Tiger Eye PI, nor does it in any way constitute evidence of any ongoing or concluded investigation by Tiger Eye PI.

7. It is distressing that a person of Mr. Azeem’s standing would make such spurious claims without first verifying and authenticating them, particularly with Tiger Eye PI, especially given that we share a common vision of fighting corruption. More shocking is the certainty and coherence with which these palpably false claims were made.

8. If left unchecked, such claims risk crystallizing into perceived evidence of wrongdoing by Anas—an assertion we categorically reject.

9. Furthermore, these claims undermine the significant risks undertaken and the substantial resources committed by Tiger Eye PI in exposing corruption. They also disregard the sacrifices of investigative journalists, including the late Ahmed Suale.

10. If such investigations are indeed as straightforward as suggested, we encourage individuals such as Mr. Azeem and like-minded persons to take the initiative. We urge the public not to take our sacrifices for granted. Our work comes at great cost and deserves due recognition and appreciation.

11.  In the absence of any evidence from Mr. Azeem, we are constrained to characterise his claims as reckless and irresponsible.

12. Tiger Eye PI remains firmly committed to the fight against corruption, to name, shame, and jail. However, it remains our sole prerogative to determine when, where, and how to undertake investigations, based on prevailing circumstances”.

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One dead, several injured in a road accident on the Accra–Kumasi highway

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One dead, several injured in a road accident on the Accra–Kumasi highway

A road accident on the Accra–Kumasi Highway has claimed the life of one person, with several others injured.

Reports suggest the head-on collision between a VIP bus and a Toyota Prado occurred at Akyem Sekyere.

According to reports, the crash occurred at dawn on Thursday, April 2.

The information gathered from the Police revealed that the injured have been rushed to nearby health facilities, where they are receiving treatment.

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service reports suggest that traffic has been diverted at both the Apedwa and Asiakwa sections of the highway.

Travellers have been stranded for hours due to the major gridlock, as many travel for the Easter festivities.

Meanwhile, Authorities have advised drivers travelling from Accra to Kumasi to reroute through Kyebi from the Apedwa stretch with those heading from Kumasi are being diverted through Asiakwa to rejoin the main road at Apedwa.

In related news, last month, the medical Superintendent of St. Edward Catholic Hospital, Dr Christopher Anane, provided an update on the six people who survived on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026, following a fatal road accident at Potrikrom in the Ashanti Region.

According to Dr Christopher Anane, three of the survivors have been discharged, and three others have been referred for specialised treatment at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and St. John of God Hospital at Aduankwanta.

Speaking to Adom News, Medical Superintendent of St. Edward Catholic Hospital, Dr Christopher Anane stated, “Three have been treated and discharged, while the remaining three have been referred to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and St. John of God Hospital at Aduankwanta for further medical care”.

“The driver of the ambulance survived but sustained a severe fracture. He has been transferred to Aduankwanta for specialised orthopaedic treatment. He is part of the six survivors,” he stated.

It will be recalled that some days ago, news broke of at least 16 people tragically lost their lives following a head-on collision between a Ford Transit bus and an Ambulance.

Reports suggest the devastating road accident at Potrikrom in the Ahafo-Ano South East District of the Ashanti Region.

The ambulance involved in the collision is registration number GV 527–23, and the Ford Transit bus with registration number GT 6576–19.

According to eyewitness reports, the two vehicles were on high speed when they approached each other from opposite directions.

The ambulance is said to belong to St. Mary’s Catholic Hospital in Drobo.

Reports suggest the Ambulance was attempting to overtake another vehicle but could not complete the manoeuvre, which led to the collision.

Several passengers aboard the Ford Transit are feared to have died instantly from the collision.

The victims have since been conveyed to mortuaries at Mankranso and Adugyama by officers from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD).

“I have never been Rawlings’ doctor” – Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe

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“I have never been Rawlings’ doctor” – Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe

Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has dismissed claims suggesting he was the late Jerry John Rawlings‘ doctor.

The elderly statesman revealed that he has never served as Rawlings’ doctor or attended to him in any medical capacity.

According to Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, the entire narrative on being Rawlings’ doctor was fabricated.

Speaking in an interview on GhanaWeb’s The Lowdown, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe narrated, “I remember a few hours after the passing on of Jerry John Rawlings, early in the morning, I had a visit from a journalist. He came, opened his phone, and I have it on my phone right now. It’s almost five years now”.

“Reading it [message on the phone], it had been stated there clearly that I was Rawlings’ physician and that when he fell ill, I was called, went to his house to have a look at him and I suggested that he should be moved to Nyaho Clinic and the wife, late Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, I regret strongly that that lady is no more, particularly because of this story; the wife disagreed with me that Rawlings should be moved to Korle Bu,” he narrated.

“These are claims. I’m talking about claims. None of what I have said so far is true, so you have to ask yourself. Why should a group of people formulate such a thing? They have a reason,” he said.

He also added, “Then, within a short time, two doctors came from Korle Bu to join me in looking after Rawlings and the doctors allegedly are said to have been sent by Akufo-Addo. So, when I read it, I felt so bad and very sad,” he stated.

“So, the journalist advised that I should respond immediately because this has gone all over the world, and it’s true. People called me from as far as Australia. Now, what I have narrated to you is a complete fallacy. Lies. I have never been Rawlings’ doctor, I’ve never been to Rawlings residence; never ever, and this is a fact”.

“I have not even given Rawlings any attention in an emergency case as a doctor… So, I ask myself, who can falsify such a thing?” he questioned.

Also, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe has narrated how five nurses suddenly disappeared and Captains celebrating after the late Jerry John Rawlings’ death. 

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has narrated how five nurses suddenly disappeared and Captains celebrating after the late Jerry John Rawlings death. 

He alleged that when Rawlings passed away, five nurses who were looking after him all disappeared as they were taken out of the country.

According to him, two captains met after Rawlings’ death and shook hands, saying mission accomplished.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe further stressed that the late former President Jerry John Rawlings did not die from COVID-19 as claims suggested.

According to Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, information available to him challenges the widely held belief that Rawlings died from the COVID-19 virus.

He detailed the checks he made with the family members of the late Rawlings, revealing the late president tested negative for COVID-19 on two occasions.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe further highlighted that Rawlings did not die from COVID, adding that the truth about the former president’s death will eventually come to light.

He outlined his reasons, saying, “Firstly, the impression we were given as a public was that Rawlings died of COVID-19. I cross-checked it with my own cousin, his own cousin too, Michael Sousoudis, may he rest in peace, and it was a lie. He had two tests, and they came out negative, as I have stated in the book. That’s point number one”.

“A man of Rawlings’ calibre and level, a former president, cannot die without an autopsy being done, and I have said if an autopsy had been done, they should bring it out. It’s getting to one year now, and nobody has come forward.

“The autopsy can tell us exactly what killed Jerry John Rawlings, especially if they do what we call chemical pathology. All these things, if they have done them, they should come forward,” he dared.

He narrated, “Thirdly, from what I was told by my cousin Michael Sousoudis, may he rest in peace, five nurses who were looking after Jerry John Rawlings at Korle Bu, the moment he passed on, they all disappeared. They were taken out of the country. The nurses disappeared. If the nurses are around, they should come forward”.

“Fourth, there were two military officers. I know them personally. They know me, too, as I’ve stated in the book. Two captains, but for a lot of reasons, I’m holding the names for the meantime because I have asked the government to set up an independent commission of inquiry to find out what really killed Rawlings. The captains met just after his death, and they shook hands and said mission accomplished. It’s a military term, and that means a lot. Have they come out?” he asked.

“There have been no responses so far, and I’m sure they are aware because this book was reviewed on television. The only thing I’ll say is that I have had a few calls from some prominent people in this country thanking me for having had the courage to come out with that,” he disclosed.

He further assured Ghanaians, “Rawlings to me didn’t die from COVID. He didn’t die from COVID. Who planned and had Rawlings eliminated, one day will come out because if this is not a planned thing, you ask yourself, why should I be connected with it? Well, if people got to know earlier that I was part of it, they might probably calm their tempers down. That is the whole thing”.

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“It is too early” – GPRTU told over calls to scrap fuel levy

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“It is too early” – GPRTU told over calls to scrap fuel levy

Rodaline Imoru Ayarna, a Public Interest Advocate, has told the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) that it is too early for calls to scrap the 1 cedi fuel levy.

According to Rodaline Imoru Ayarna, Ghana must first remember why the 1 cedi fuel levy was introduced.

She asserted that the levy was introduced to help deal with the country’s energy sector debt.

Speaking on TV3 New Day, Rodaline Imoru Ayarna stated, “For me, it is a bit too early for us to be demanding that the levy be taken off”.

“Why did we have that levy of one cedi? Because we said the energy sector debt was such that we owed about $3 billion, and we needed that to pay the debts and keep power generation running,” she stated.

“If we start having dumsor again, then it means we are going to be in bigger trouble,” Ayarna added.

Her comment follows, the Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, has told the John Mahama-led NDC government to abolish fuel taxes within 48 hours or face fare hikes.

 Speaking in an interview with Joy News, the GPRTU stressed that the growing cost of operations is becoming unbearable for commercial drivers.

The GPRTU cited rising fuel prices, expensive spare parts, deteriorating road conditions and an increase in charges by the DVLA.

Samuel Amoah stated, “We came up with this release and gave the government two days to do something about it. If they fail to do [that]…then we have no option but to organise ourselves to request an increment of transport fares for our members.

“What the government and the president are saying is, it is something they can’t control right now, but the transport operators may be forced to,” Samuel Amoah explained.

The GPRTU demands follow the National Petroleum Authority’s new pricing guidelines, which set minimum ex-pump prices for the period April 1 to April 15 at GHS 13.30 per litre for petrol and GHS 17.10 per litre for diesel, a significant increase compared to March 31, when petrol and diesel were pegged at GHS 11.57 and GHS 14.35 per litre.

Earlier, Commercial transport operators, commonly known as Trotro Operators, have issued a 2-day ultimatum demanding that the government stabilise fuel prices.

The Trotro Operators have issued a two-day ultimatum to the government to stabilise fuel prices or risk 20% increment in fares.

In a press release dated March 29, 2026, the Commercial transport operators stated, “The transport sector is the backbone of Ghana’s economy, and any instability in fuel supply or pricing has far-reaching consequences for the entire nation,” the statement said, adding that their patience is “wearing thin.”

“This increase will not only affect our members but also the Ghanaian public, who are already struggling to make ends meet,” the statement noted.

Reports suggest the statement was jointly signed by “Samuel Amoah of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) under the Trades Union Congress (TUC); Asonaba Nana Wiredu, National Chairman of the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana; Paa Willie, National Chairman of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana; David Agboado, PRO of the Concerned Drivers Association; and Yaw Barimah, PRO of the True Drivers Union”.

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.

Court adjourns NAM1’s virtual testimony over faulty video system

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Court adjourns NAM1’s virtual testimony over faulty video system

The Accra High Court has adjourned the virtual testimony of Nana Appiah Mensah, popularly known as NAM1, over a faulty video system.

According to reports, the NAM1 case has been adjourned to April 16, 2026.

The Accra High Court had earlier directed that the embattled Chief Executive Officer of the defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, commonly known as NAM1, the ongoing criminal trial, be switched to virtual/electronic means.

Reports suggest the court decision follows, acknowledged receipt of a medical excuse from NAM1 with a note from the doctor that the accused refrain from ‘maximal physical exertion’.

In a post shared by TV3, it stated, “The Accra High Court has notified lawyers of defunct Menzgold CEO Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM1, that the proceedings will be switched to virtual/electronic means.

This was after the court acknowledged receipt of a medical excuse from NAM1 with a note from the doctor that the accused refrain from ‘maximal physical exertion’.

Nana Appiah Mensah is facing multiple counts of defrauding by false pretence, operating a gold firm without a license and money laundering. He has pleaded not guilty and is on bail”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the news of the adjournment due to a faulty video system stated, “So, the trickster Nam 1 is allowed to give virtual testimony to the court, but Ken Ofori Atta will not be allowed to give virtual testimony to the OSP. Wow!”.

A netizen added, “Gh juditiary de33 eii.

Even the people he duped most of them passed. Yet Gh Judicial is still holding on to this case.

Just recently, a hunter who just wanted to put food on families table got arrested and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment, within a month.

Herrh, Bros, Let’s Not Be Poor”.

“Ah, is this guy still having an ongoing court issue? My friend’s mum whose pension money got locked up in Menzgold koraa, has died like 5 years dis”, another X user added.

It will be recalled that Menzgold Ghana Limited, owned by NAM1, was offering high-return gold collectable investments.

However, it operated without the required licences from the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission, despite repeated warnings from regulators.

Menzgold Ghana Limited was then shut down by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2018, leaving thousands of Ghanaians with locked-up funds.

NAM1 is now facing charges including unlicensed gold trading, fraud, and money laundering.

The case has been delayed for years by multiple appeals by NAM1.

Reacting to the decision, Fredrick Forson, the Chairman and Convener of the Menzgold Customers, welcomed the ruling, saying. “Our understanding is that the High Court trial can now proceed.

Today, we were also told that they will file their reasons on the 17th of this month [December 2025]. So, as directed earlier, we will return to the High Court on the 16th, which is next week. We are very happy, and we appreciate what the court has done, just that it has taken long.

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“Influential pastors have turned into presidential advisers” – Okyere Baafi alleges

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“Influential pastors have turned into presidential advisers” – Okyere Baafi alleges

Michael Okyere Baafi, the Member of Parliament for New Juaben South and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Trade and Industry Committee, has alleged that many influential pastors have turned into presidential advisers.

According to Okyere Baafi, some members of the clergy who opposed the Akufo-Addo government have gone quiet on important national matters.

He claimed that high-profile pastors have assumed roles as advisers to the presidency, which is influencing their reluctance to speak openly.

Michael Okyere Baafi accused the clergy of showing double standards, stressing that religious leaders are expected to remain impartial and consistent, urging them to remain fair and principled in their commentary on national issues.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme on April 1, 2026, Okyere Baafi claimed, “Many influential pastors have turned into presidential advisers. Those who once portrayed themselves as saints and opposed Akufo-Addo are now surprisingly silent. This behaviour is hypocritical. Mahama’s government has been in power for two years now, and soon the NDC will hold elections, leading to shifts in allegiance.

“Clergy have much to teach us, so we must respect Ghanaians. They should remain neutral, expressing their views on what is good and what is bad,” he stated.

Also, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, has 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.

Earlier, President John Mahama called on international partners to respect Ghana’s position on LGBTQ issues.

Mahama stressed that public policy is shaped by the country’s legal traditions, cultural values, and societal consensus.

According to John Mahama, Ghana’s democratic processes are actively at work to ensure that any outcome of the anti-LGBTQ bill reflects the views of the people.

President Mahama made these known when he received the ‘International Statesperson Award’ from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.

“Fingering someone’s private part without consent is RAPE” – Lawyer warns

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“Fingering someone’s private part without consent is RAPE” – Lawyer warns

Lawyer Confidence Aribibia has warned against fingering someone’s private parts without consent.

The Nigerian lawyer cautioned young men to desist from fingering or using objects in the private places of women.

In a Facebook post while educating men, she said, “Using a cucumber, candle, your fingers or any object on someone’s pr!vate p@rt without consent is RAPE.

Yes, not “playing.”

Not “cruise.”

Not “I didn’t use my gbola.”

Rape.

Many people still think rape only happens when a man uses his Gbola. That is not what the law says.

Under Section 1 of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 (VAPP Act), rape includes:

👉 Any intentional penetration of another person’s vagina, anus, or mouth

👉 With fingers or any object (yes, cucumber, candle, anything)

👉 Without consent

Once there is no consent, the offence is complete.

So statements like:

“I didn’t sleep with her”

“I didn’t use my gbola”

Will not save you.

Consent is the real issue.

If there is no clear agreement, don’t do it.

What you may call “harmless fun”

The law may call it rape.

Ignorance of the law is not an excuse”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, Yudah Brown, in an old video, also warned that dancing with a lady from her backside without consent could land one in jail for 6 years.

Yudah Brown detailed, “Any time you dance with a lady from her backside without her consent at a party, you commit two offences. The first offence is battery, the second offence is indecent assault”.

He further explains the legal perspective, stating, “When the law deems it an offence to interfere with any part of a person’s body without their permission, dancing with a lady without her consent, or touching a guy’s front side without permission, constitutes battery.

“The second offence of assault could lead to imprisonment for six years,” Yudah Brown said.

A New Era for Digital Trust: Sam George leads charge to secure mobile money system

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A New Era for Digital Trust: Sam George leads charge to secure mobile money system

Ask anyone in Accra’s Makola Market whether they know someone who has lost money to mobile money fraud. You will not wait long for an answer.

A trader whose savings were wiped out overnight by someone using a SIM card registered under a stolen identity. A driver who received a call from a number that turned out to belong to someone who had registered it using another person’s Ghana Card.

A family who woke up to find their mobile wallet emptied, with no legal trail to follow and no institution able to tell them who held the SIM that did it.
These are not isolated incidents.

They are the predictable consequence of a broken system. And the reason that system is broken, specifically, is that for fifteen years and across three successive re-registration exercises, Ghana has never once properly linked a SIM card to a verified human identity.
That sentence deserves a moment of stillness.

Three exercises. Hundreds of millions of cedis spent. Millions of Ghanaians queuing, presenting their documents, submitting to the process, trusting that it would be worth it. And at the end of all of it, according to an official audit of records collected in the 2021 to 2023 exercise, there were zero successful biometric matches against the National Identification Authority database. Not a low number. Not a worrying percentage. Zero.

The equipment telcos used during the 2022 exercise could not even speak the same technical language as the NIA’s database. Contactless scanners were deployed by telcos whose data was to be matched against a system built on contact scanners. It is like pouring water into a container with no bottom and wondering why nothing is being stored. The entire exercise, by its own audit, produced nothing that can be legally relied upon.

This is what Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has inherited. This is why the 2026 re-registration exercise is not a punishment of citizens or a bureaucratic obsession. It is the only honest response to evidence that the work was never properly done.

What Is Different This Time

Critics, and there are credible ones, have argued that this is simply another round of the same failed cycle. The civil society think tank IMANI has raised pointed questions about procurement transparency, the adequacy of the legal framework and the technical contradiction between USSD self-service channels and biometric verification requirements. These are serious questions, and they deserve serious answers, not reassurances.

But set beside the three previous exercises, the 2026 framework has structural differences that matter. First, biometric verification involving real-time facial recognition and fingerprint authentication will be validated directly against the NIA database, making the NIA the single source of truth on identity.

This did not happen before. Second, Hon. Sam George has explicitly stated that this is not a sole-sourced procurement, that telecommunications companies will bear the cost, and that no financial burden will fall on the Ghanaian taxpayer. Third, a new Legislative Instrument is being prepared that will, for the first time, formally govern data custody, inter-agency responsibilities and citizen rights under the exercise.

MTN Ghana, the country’s largest telecom operator, has publicly supported the exercise and committed to funding its participation within existing budgets. The company’s chief executive has confirmed that biometric verification, including fingerprint and facial recognition, will be central to the process, and that structured digital appointment systems will prevent the chaos that defined previous rounds.

The Real Problem That This Fixes

There is a specific fraud that Ghanaians rarely discuss openly because it is embarrassing and widespread. People have registered SIM cards using Ghana Cards that do not belong to them. Registered SIMs linked to identities they do not hold. In some cases, agents at registration points registered multiple SIMs under a single individual’s identity without that person’s knowledge. In other cases, SIM cards were registered using stolen or photocopied ID documents, creating a class of active mobile numbers that cannot be traced to any real, verifiable person.

This is not a small category of exceptions. It is a structural gap that fraudsters, scammers and criminals have exploited deliberately and systematically. Until every active SIM in Ghana is linked to a verified, biometrically authenticated individual, the mobile money ecosystem will remain a hunting ground for people who wish to steal from it.

The human cost of this is not abstract. Farmers who save through mobile money and lose everything. Small business owners whose working capital is wiped out by a transfer they did not authorise. Women who run market stalls and have no bank account, only a mobile wallet, which disappears because someone registered a SIM under a name that was never really theirs. The SIM re-registration is, at its core, a consumer protection exercise.

Ghana’s Digital Economy Depends on This

According to the Bank of Ghana, the value of transactions passing through Ghana’s mobile money infrastructure runs into hundreds of billions of cedis each year. This is not a peripheral financial product. For millions of Ghanaians, mobile money is the bank. It is how remittances arrive. It is how school fees are paid. It is how small traders settle with suppliers.

That entire ecosystem rests on trust. Investors in Ghana’s digital economy, fintech companies weighing whether to build here, international financial institutions assessing risk, all of them look at whether the identity infrastructure underpinning mobile transactions is reliable. A Ghana where SIM cards are properly linked to verified identities is a Ghana where fintech can grow with confidence, where financial inclusion deepens, and where the digital economy becomes genuinely competitive.

A Ghana where three successive registration exercises produced nothing usable is a Ghana with a credibility problem it cannot afford to carry into the next decade of digital development.

What Citizens Should Demand, and What They Should Do

The critics are right that the government must answer specific technical questions before the exercise proceeds. How will USSD self-service channels satisfy biometric verification requirements? What legal provisions in the new Legislative Instrument will prevent biometric data from being transferred to telco vendors? Who will bear accountability if data custody fails again? These are not hostile questions.

They are the conditions of a trustworthy process.

Citizens should also be clear about their own role. When the exercise opens, participate through official designated channels only. Do not hand your Ghana Card to an agent you do not know. Do not allow someone to register a SIM on your behalf through informal means. Report any registration point where someone is attempting to register multiple SIMs under a single identity. Accountability flows both ways.

Hon. Samuel Nartey George has said this exercise is seventy-five per cent communication and twenty-five per cent technology. That framing matters. It is an acknowledgment that Ghanaians do not simply need to be processed through a system. They need to trust it. They need to understand why it exists, what it will protect and what will be different when it is done.

The mobile money fraud that has drained savings from market traders and stolen working capital from small businesses is not inevitable. It is the result of a system that was never properly built. This is Ghana’s opportunity to build it properly. The cost of getting it wrong again is not another audit report. It is another decade of fraud, another generation of eroded trust, and another lost window to build the digital economy this country deserves.

The writer is a Ghanaian citizen with an interest in digital governance and consumer protection.

Columnist: Kofi Mensah

Bag of Sachet Water to sell at GH¢15, effective April 6

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Bag of Sachet Water to sell at GH¢15, effective April 6

The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced that the maximum retail price for a bag of Sachet Water will be sold at GH¢15, effective April 6, 2026.  

NASPAWAP announced an upward revision of sachet water prices attributing it to the global shortage of polymers and rising costs.

They also cited the ongoing conflict in Iran, saying it has significantly affected production.

In a statement issued on Thursday, April 2, 2026, NASPAWAP stated, “The rising costs have made it challenging for manufacturers to maintain current prices,” the group said.

“The new recommended prices are:

Ex-factory: GH¢8 per bag of 30 sachets of 500ml

Ex-truck: GH¢10 per bag of 30 sachets of 500ml

Maximum retail: GH¢15 per bag of 30 sachets of 500ml”

They further urged retailers and consumers to adhere to the new prices to ensure fair trade practices.

“This adjustment is necessary to sustain production and ensure the continuous supply of safe drinking water,” the association added.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the development stated, “Inflation moved from a double digit to a single digit, and we really didn’t see any significant change in price. All Ghanaians ever care about is increasing prices and maximising profit”.

“Time to start filling my empty bottles”, a netizen added.

“When the dollar and inflation were down…price was the same, but as soon as there’s an inconvenience, price increases to never be reduced. The Ghanaian culture of trade. We are our own worst enemies, and we will continue churning out even worse leaders”, a netizen added.

One X user added, “Nonsense!! When they were supposed to increase it to 30p or 40p, they didn’t and took it all the way to 50p because they didn’t accept the 10p coin. Now look at them being greedy again”.

“Ghanaian err, we are our own enemies. When prices drop, they never drop the price, but when they increase the prices, they want to increase them.

It’s not NPP or NDC that has a problem. It’s all Ghanaians”, a Ghanaian stated.

A netizen added, “When I say capitalism will be our end, people were attacking me. Capitalism and democracy have never helped any developing country.

When are we going to tell ourselves the truth kraaa?”

“Inflation dey go down

Light dey go down

But things are increasing

Herrr Ghana and settings”, an X user listed.

One last X user stated, “On what basis, what’s the justification.. Charley, we are our own enemies. Inflation is down, the dollar is stable, the electricity tariff is being reduced, so on what grounds exactly are they increasing the price… Greedy b@stards…”

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NDC promised the youths 3 shifts, now telling them to sell Indomie – NPP MP

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NDC promised the youths 3 shifts, now telling them to sell Indomie – NPP MP

Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the Weija Gbawe Member of Parliament, has slammed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.

The Weija Gbawe NPP MP highlighted that the NDC in opposition promised Ghanaian youths a 24-hour economy, now telling them to sell Indomie.

According to the NPP MP,  the NDC government’s failure to implement the much-touted 24-hour economy is an indication that the NDC have nothing to offer.

The NPP MP called on Ghanaian youth to forget the National Democratic Congress’s promises during the 2024 election, arguing that the government has proven that it has nothing for the youth.

Speaking on Movement TV, Jerry Ahmed Shaib stated, “They promised the youth that they would be introducing a 24-hour economy, but that has not been the case after they got power. Now they say Ghanaian youth should go and sell indomie”.

His comments follow remarks made by the Madina MP, which have triggered Ghanaian youths on social media.

Speaking to the media at a recent event, Francis-Xavier Sosu took aim at young Ghanaians who voice frustrations about unemployment on social media.

He argued that food businesses like Indomie offer more financial reward than formal employment.

“They sit on Twitter and TikTok and make their noise. Can you imagine if you’re a young person and all you are doing is having a small Indomie joint that gives you about GH¢200 profit a day, and you have about 10 of those Indomie joints?

How much are you making a day? That’s about GH¢2,000 a day. In 30 days, how much is that? It’s about GH¢60,000. How many jobs will give you GH¢60,000 a month?” he said.

However, Francis Xavier Sosu has said his comments were taken out of context, and all he tried to communicate was entrepreneurship.

Also, Francis Xavier Sosu has said no amount of jobs created by the government will absorb every unemployed person.

Speaking in an interview on Metro TV on Monday, March 30, 2026, Francis Xavier Sosu stated, “Government will create jobs. But no amount of jobs created by the government will absorb every unemployed person. You must understand that. Let’s be honest,” he said.

“It’s not about politics. Hunger doesn’t know politics. A lack of jobs doesn’t know political parties. If you want to tie your personal growth and jobs to NDC or NPP, I’m telling you, you’ll lose it,” Sosu added.

He added, “No political person will be a politician forever. I will do my own, my time will come, I will leave. But I’ve said too many times that you are here because you want to help the people. After service, I will go.”

“Many young people have come to my office, and by the time they are leaving, they turn into entrepreneurs. One of the things we do a lot is business support,” he said.

Meanwhile, Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has said job creation under President John Dramani Mahama has been significantly slowed by debt distress and restrictions under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.

Seth Tekper stressed that the National Democratic Congress administration inherited debt distress and restrictions under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.

According to him, the NDC government has plans to create jobs, but Ghana’s prevailing economic conditions limited what could be achieved in the early months of the Mahama administration.

Speaking on Joy News, Seth Terkper stated, “If you look at the NDC manifesto, there’s a plan to create jobs already. But when you come into an economy where, under the IMF programme we inherited, compared to what we handed over, all you can do is borrow T-Bills.

“You’ve been shut out of your own domestic bond market, which we set up. You’ve been shut out of the external bond market because you’ve defaulted”.

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