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“This is assault, it is criminal” – Mahama reacts to video of students assaulting a teacher

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“This is assault, it is criminal” – Mahama reacts to video of students assaulting a teacher

President John Dramani Mahama has condemned a viral video which captured some students attacking a teacher.

Mahama condemned the recent attacks on teachers as he expressed concerns over the handling of students who attack their teachers.

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

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

Speaking at the Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), President Mahama stated, “Indeed, I saw the video of the Maths teacher being beaten because he refused to allow our students to cheat, and they had a sense of entitlement.

“How is that? This is assault. It is criminal. But when we inquired, the police also said the teacher was compensated, so he didn’t want to press charges anymore”.

At least the children should have been booked, they should have been taken through the legal process, and at least if nothing at all, they should have been bonded to be of good behavior for a period of time, and then we will believe that justice has been done. As for assault on teachers, I am with you 100%, we will deal with it,” he stated.

Also, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has condemned attacks on its members.

GNAT declared a zero-tolerance stance following the killing of Mr Yahaya Bukari who was the headteacher of Garu G/A Primary School.

GNAT President Rev. Isaac Owusu, speaking at the Association’s National Delegates Conference on Monday, stated, “Your Excellency, the late Yahya Bukari was a teacher and a GNAT member who also served as the district treasurer for the good people of Garu.

“He was shot dead in the line of duty. But for his intervention, a number of school children could have lost their lives. Yet, until today, we have not heard any response from the employer,” Rev. Owusu said.

He added, “Your Excellency, we, the largest teacher union in the country, are speaking on behalf of every single teacher in Ghana. For the year 2026, we are declaring zero tolerance for teacher assaults and brutality”.

“Your Excellency, we demand an immediate review of the Single Spine Pay Policy within this year is necessary to reflect your government’s resetting agenda. We are resetting Ghana, and the pay policy must reflect this vision.. A well-motivated teacher, Your Excellency, is more motivated, and this directly translates into better learning outcomes for our students,” he added.

Immediately reverse over 25% fee hikes or face sanctions – GTEC orders UG

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Immediately reverse over 25% fee hikes or face sanctions – GTEC orders UG

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has ordered the University of Ghana (UG) to immediately reverse its over 25 per cent fee increment for the 2025/2026 academic year.

According to GTEC, the University of Ghana must reverse the 25% fee hikes, or it will face sanctions.

Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, the GTEC Director-General, in a letter dated January 5, 2026, addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, stated that UG, in some cases, introduced new charges without the required approval.

GTEC statement added that UG’s action contravenes an earlier directive issued on November 3, 2025, which instructed all publicly funded tertiary institutions not to implement any fee increases without parliamentary approval.

The Commission ordered the University of Ghana to immediately reverse all fee increments and suspend the collection, adding that students who have already paid the increased fees should have the excess amounts credited to their accounts the next academic year.

Also, final year students who have paid are also to be refunded the difference, adding that all SRC and GRASSAG charges must be reverted to the previous academic year’s rates.

Meanwhile, the management of the University of Ghana (UG) has explained that the over 25% increase in academic fees for the 2025/2026 academic year is due to the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG).

According to the management of the University of Ghana, the fee hike is attributed to fees imposed by the SRC and GRASAG to support their activities.

The UG management urged students to communicate their grievances to their respective student leadership bodies.

Speaking to Citi News, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Gordon Awandare, stated, “What is being reported as fee increases relates to third-party fees imposed by student leadership. These are fees approved through their own governance structures and communicated to students over two weeks ago.

University management did not impose these fees. If students have issues with these charges, they should take them up with their SRC or GRASAG leadership. These fees are mant to support student programmes and activities”.

He added, “When you look at the fees about GHS2000 for an entire academic year at Ghana’s premier university, it is difficult to describe them as excessive. Utilities and operational costs have increased significantly, yet university fees have largely remained unchanged since 2022.

Even the students themselves recognise that the previous fee levels were no longer realistic under current economic conditions, which is why they have adjusted their component of the fees to match the cost of running their activities.” he said.

Video – Immigration officer fingered for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend

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Video – Immigration officer fingered for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend

An Immigration officer, Richard Kwabena Mensah Kwafo, has been accused of assaulting his alleged ex-girlfriend, Dorothy Laryea.

According to Dorothy Laryea, she has endured repeated abuse and threats during the relationship.

Reports suggest Dorothy Laryea ended the relationship for her own safety following physical abuse and threats.

 The State News, which shared the news on their X page, wrote, “Immigration officer Richard Kwabena Mensah Kwafo has been accused of assaulting his alleged ex-girlfriend, Dorothy Laryea.

Dorothy alleges that she endured repeated abuse and threats during the relationship, forcing her to end it for her own safety.

She further claims that on 31 December 2025, after attending a service at the Church of Pentecost, Dr Wyatt Assembly, Kokomlemle, she encountered Richard on the church premises. According to her, he arrived in a blue-black Toyota Corolla without a number plate and demanded to speak with her privately”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the viral video stated, “Any Man assaulting women, it shows you’re so weak and an attention seeker idiot who fears being alone. Strong Men just move on and find peace in being alone and chasing their purpose than women!!!”.

“Oh, Chale. Somebody’s daughter.

I’m glad she’s been able to break free. God help her on this journey of healing.

There is never a reason to hit your partner. Nothing is a valid provocation”, a netizen added.

One more Ghanaian added, “@GhPoliceService any form of abuse against women shouldn’t and must not be tolerated. If your heart can love and be patient with a woman, please go your way. Aban look sharp. cc @MoGCSP_Ghana @joyce_bawah”

A netizen wrote, “fair question; since day one of abuse, why didn’t she walk away? Did she owe the man? It can’t be my sisters, and I can’t be the man either. The moment I notice any abusive words or actions i walk away as a man cus my retaliation may end me up where I shouldn’t be cus of you”.

In related news, AICO1 Ahmed Abdul Samad, an officer of the Ghana Immigration Service, has been busted by the Ghana Police Service.

The Immigration officer was arrested in connection with the transportation of over 2,000 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition and bulletproof vests intercepted in the Ashanti Region.

Reports suggest the Upper East Police requested the release of AICO1 Samad by the Immigration Service after its investigations fingered him as the main suspect.

The suspect, a native of Nalerigu, was stationed at the Paga Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service.

According to a Police statement, during interrogation, AICO1 Ahmed Abdul Samad denied knowledge of the ammunition.

Parts of the police statement read, “During interrogation, the suspect disclosed that he was a dispatch rider at the Tema Regional Immigration Head Office. That, in the month of June 2025, he was transferred to Paga Sector Command and left his body armour plate and old black long boots behind.

“On 26/12/2025, he asked one Isaac, also an Immigration officer at the main headquarters, Accra, to send the body armour to him. That Isaac agreed and parcelled body armour plate, long black boots, ballistic helmet, electric diffuser and disco bulb, and gave them to OA Bus with registration number GT 5771-18”.

It added, “The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of 2,600 AK-47 ammunition and related accoutrements at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region.

“The suspects, Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, a mate, were arrested on 26th December 2025 when police officers on duty intercepted a Kia Grand Bird bus with registration number GT 5771-18 at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier while travelling from Accra towards Walewale en route to Paga”.

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VIP mate tragically loses his life while repairing their bus

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VIP mate tragically loses his life while repairing their bus

A VIP mate, identfied as Kofi Duku, has tragically lost his life while working on the bus.

According to reports, the incident occurred at the Tokoradi Apollo Traffic area.

Reports suggest the tragic incident happened when the mechanic was repairing the air system of the VIP bus, when the VIP bus reportedly shifted, leading to the mechanic being trapped.  

In the viral video shared on X some person could be heard revealing that the mechanic was working on the bus when the incident happened, and they added that he is already dead.

A netizen who shared the news on X wrote, “A mechanic has tragically lost his life in the early hours of today at the Tokoradi Apollo Traffic area after an accident involving a VIP bus he was working on.

According to reports, the mechanic was repairing the air system of the bus when an unexpected incident occurred. The bus reportedly shifted suddenly during the repair process, leading to the unfortunate outcome”.

Some netizens reacting to the tragic news wrote, “He clearly doesn’t understand the system he was working on. The airbag gives the car some height, so before you disconnect, you must place something to keep the body up”.

A netizen added, “This air system has been killing a lot of mechanics 🧰. Those buses need to be sent to the shop”.

One more X user wrote, “Let’s start worshipping men who go to work just like we are supposed to worship pregnant women because there is a small chance they might die during pregnancy”.

“Before any task, there should be a risk prediction. No task is too little.

HSE knowledge and practices are so underrated.

May God rest his soul”, A netizen added.

“Working on a pneumatic suspension system, and you put your body in line of fire. He didn’t understand the working principle of the system. Quite unfortunate 😕 a life is lost”, an X user stressed.

One last netizen wrote, “Always take precautions when working. Ghanaians’ tradesmen are somehow careless when working. They take everything for granted. Sad”

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Darren Fletcher takes over as Manchester United coach on an interim basis

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Darren Fletcher takes over as Manchester United coach on an interim basis

Former Manchester United player Darren Fletcher has been appointed as the interim Manchester United manager following the sacking of Rúben Amorim.

Rúben Amorim was sacked after 14 months in charge, with the club sixth in the Premier League table.

Darren Fletcher is now expected to take charge of the team in their Premier League game against Burnley on Wednesday.

In a statement, Manchester United stated, “Ruben Amorim has departed his role as head coach of Manchester United.

Ruben was appointed in November 2024 and led the team to a UEFA Europa League Final in Bilbao in May.

With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish.

The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future.

Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday”.

The news follows Ruben Amorim’s outburst following Manchester United’s draw against Leeds United.

Ruben Amorim raised the names of three high-profile former Premier League bosses and suggested they would not be subjected to the interference he felt he had been experiencing at Manchester United.

“I know that my name is not [Thomas] Tuchel, it’s not [Antonio] Conte, it’s not [Jose] Mourinho, but I’m the manager of Manchester United.

“And it’s going to be like this for 18 months or when the board decides to change.

“I’m not going to quit. I will do my job until another guy is coming here to replace me.”

Amorim also noted that United have become too sensitive to outside criticism, naming Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United player Gary Neville.

“If people cannot handle the Gary Nevilles and the criticisms of everything, we need to change the club,” he said.

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“Ken Agyapong lacks temperament and everything to be president” – Martin Kpebu

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“Ken Agyapong lacks temperament and everything to be president” – Martin Kpebu

Martin Kpebu, a Private legal practitioner, has said the former Assin Central lawmaker, Kennedy Agyapong’s temperament disqualifies him from serious presidential consideration.

Lawyer Kpebu noted that Ken Agyapong lacks the temperament and everything to be president.

Speaking on The Key Point on Saturday, January 3, Martin Kpebu explained, “When it comes to Kennedy Agyapong, you know, he lacks the temperament and everything to be president, so we’ll not waste any more time on that,” he added.

Lawyer Kpebu further asserted that the NPP has effectively ruled itself out of winning the 2028 general elections with the range of candidates they are presenting ahead of their primaries.

He declared that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is not ready for the 2028 election.

Lawyer Kpebu stated, “This whole range of candidates, it tells me one thing: the NPP is not ready for the 2028 election. They are not ready. This is the tone-deaf attitude that got them into opposition in the first place.

How can you parade Bawumia? Bawumia, who is a feather with Akufo-Addo? Such a man who helped Akufo-Addo to unleash terror on us, economic doldrums, right? Haircuts, left-right-centre. When… where is he going to get a better record to campaign? You have to bring somebody who is not tainted,” he said.

He added, “Bryan Acheampong, who wanted to take our hotels for a song. Bryan Acheampong wanted to take our hotels for a song, but for the leadership of Okudzeto, who mobilised Ghanaians. He will loot us dry. Bryan Acheampong will loot us dry,” he stated.

“He’s a good guy, but when you’re looking for a president, there must be that spark. He has not postured himself as someone who can be the father of the nation,” he said.

“Kwabena Agyapong, I have nothing to say that particularly. It’s just that his time is gone, that’s it,” he stated.

“They should bring the youngster, bring Boamah, so that he will contest 2028, lose, and then by 2032 everyone will say, ‘Yes, now he’s ripe,’” he stated.

Also, Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), a Ghanaian satirist and anti-corruption advocate, has said Kennedy Agyapong cannot be tame.

KSM noted that Kennedy Agyapong is running to become president of Ghana, so he has adapted his character; however, he added that the former Assin Central MP cannot be measured, and he will slip back to his old self soon.

Speaking on KSM UNFILTERED, hosted by Bridget Otoo, Kwaku Sintim-Misa explained, “Well, he is running for president, so he has to adapt to a new phase, so that is a new

face now, as to whether that phase is sustainable, will he be that or not? That is the question for all Ghanaians to know and decide.

When asked if Ken Agyapong is capable of being measured or tame, he added, “No, you can’t tame him; he can be melo for a while and tolerate things for a while, but it will get to a point where he will say he is tired because that is not him. After a while, he will just slip back.

Meanwhile, George Ayisi, a member of the National Communications Team of the NPP and a member of the Kennedy Agyapong team, has said the former Assin Central MP has agreed he needs to work on his emotions.

According to George Ayisi, the campaign team held a meeting, and concerns were raised pertaining to Kennedy Agyapong’s temperament, which he agrees needs to be worked on.

George Ayisi, however, asserted that it is not going to be an overnight vision.

Speaking on JoyPrime, George Ayisi stated, “When we got onboard, we had a lot of meetings with Hon. Kennedy Agyapong and raised some of these issues, the sentiment of the people we raised it, that it is part of things we need work on. He agreed with us. When was the last time you heard Hon Ken being vituperative? 

That’s why we also said let Ken be Ken, we know it is not going to be an overnight vision, we allow him to be him, but because it is a concern and a worry to a lot of Ghanaian people, we need to work on it”.

He added, “In fact, when Nana Addo came in the beginning, his English a lot of people had difficulty in understanding or even hearing what he was saying. It took some time and work on him to be able to get to appreciate what he was saying, to be a bit slow.

The conduct that is Ken is very passionate, and sometimes when you fight for the NPP, if you put about GHS11 million to GHS18 million to support your party in any given campaign, and my conduct is derailing the effort of the investment, how will you feel?”.

BREAKING – Manchester United sacks Rúben Amorim

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BREAKING – Manchester United sacks Rúben Amorim

Manchester United has sacked Rúben Amorim after 14 months in charge, with the club sixth in the Premier League table.

In a statement, Manchester United stated, “Ruben Amorim has departed his role as head coach of Manchester United.

Ruben was appointed in November 2024 and led the team to a UEFA Europa League Final in Bilbao in May.

With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish.

The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future.

Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday”.

The news follows Ruben Amorim’s outburst following Manchester United’s draw against Leeds United.

Ruben Amorim raised the names of three high-profile former Premier League bosses and suggested they would not be subjected to the interference he felt he had been experiencing at Manchester United.

“I know that my name is not [Thomas] Tuchel, it’s not [Antonio] Conte, it’s not [Jose] Mourinho, but I’m the manager of Manchester United.

“And it’s going to be like this for 18 months or when the board decides to change.

“I’m not going to quit. I will do my job until another guy is coming here to replace me.”

Amorim also noted that United have become too sensitive to outside criticism, naming Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United player Gary Neville.

“If people cannot handle the Gary Nevilles and the criticisms of everything, we need to change the club,” he said.

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Watch Rev Owusu Bempah praise Mahama’s humility as he fires subtle jabs at Akufo-Addo

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Watch Rev Owusu Bempah praise Mahama’s humility as he fires subtle jabs at Akufo-Addo

The Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has praised President John Mahama’s humility while firing subtle jabs at Akufo-Addo.

Speaking to his congregation on Sunday, January 4, 2025 Rev Owusu Bempah asserted that he will continue to pray for President Mahama to continue his good work in government.

The man of God cited a viral video of President Mahama in church, sitting among worshippers, although there was a dedicated place for him and his wife.

 Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah stated, “When I speak about the president, please understand why I do so. When you go before the Lord, pray for the president of Ghana, and continue to do the good works without blemish, spotless. I admire his humility, the way he does things, and the way he talks.

“He went to church, and when he got there, there was a presidential seat reserved for the seat he and his wife were supposed to sit on. But when he went there, he didn’t go and sit on that chair. He didn’t sit in the midst of the elders or pastors… He’s the president of Ghana, but he sat in the congregation like any member of the church”.

Rev Owusu Bempah later fired a subtle jab at former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

He stressed that President Mahama would never order people to stand up before they could greet him.

“This is what we call humility. He does not make himself or think of himself more highly than he ought to. He wouldn’t say to you, ‘stand on your feet before you greet me,’” he added.

Meanwhile,  Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah has warned of a possible coup attempt against President John Dramani Mahama by certain foreign elements.

The man of God boldly told the person planning the alleged coup against Ghana that they would not be successful.

Rev Owusu Bempah, speaking to his congregation about events to expect in 2026, stated, “Certain people have planned, and some of the people who are planning, or have planned, are foreigners who will come into Ghana. What I am saying is something I saw, that they entered this nation when we were not conscious of ourselves as a nation. All of a sudden, we heard there was a coup d’état,” he said.

He added, “Those who are planning that evil and want to stage a coup in this country, this is a warning to you because you will not succeed. And so we will pray about it, but the security agencies we have in this nation must be vigilant.”

Also, the man of God, in a separate video, has stated that God’s blessings are on Ghana under President John Dramani Mahama.

According to Rev Owusu Bempah, Ghana’s recent economic stability is a clear indication that the blessings of God are upon Ghana.

He cited that a year ago, during the festive period, the dollar to a cedi was at 17 cedis, but today it is around 11 cedis.

The man of God stressed that many Ghanaians were able to enjoy the holiday period more than in previous years due to reduced financial hardship in the country.

Speaking to his congregation during his church’s 2025 Christmas celebration, Rev Owusu Bempah stated.

“Look at the blessings of God upon Ghana; whether you like it or not, it is a fact that cannot be denied. Look at the cedi’s performance against the dollar this Christmas it is around 11 cedis. This Christmas, Ghanaians have really enjoyed this year’s Christmas because of good leadership. I’m not doing politics, I am speaking facts,” he remarked.

“We have seen a difference because the President and his Vice President can pray for over two hours for Ghana. The President believes in God, he believes in divinity, and the way I see it, Ghana is going to get better,” he added.

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Immigration officer busted over alleged transportation of  2,600 rounds of AK-47 ammunition

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Immigration officer busted over alleged transportation of  2,600 rounds of AK-47 ammunition

AICO1 Ahmed Abdul Samad, an officer of the Ghana Immigration Service, has been busted by the Ghana Police Service.

The Immigration officer has been arrested in connection with the transportation of over 2,000 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition and bulletproof vests intercepted in the Ashanti Region.

Reports suggest the Upper East Police requested the release of AICO1 Samad by the Immigration Service after its investigations fingered him as the main suspect.

The suspect, a native of Nalerigu, is stationed at the Paga Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service.

According to a Police statement, during interrogation, AICO1 Ahmed Abdul Samad denied knowledge of the ammunition.

Parts of the police statement read, “During interrogation, the suspect disclosed that he was a dispatch rider at the Tema Regional Immigration Head Office. That, in the month of June 2025, he was transferred to Paga Sector Command and left his body armour plate and old black long boots behind.

“On 26/12/2025, he asked one Isaac, also an Immigration officer at the main headquarters, Accra, to send the body armour to him. That Isaac agreed and parcelled body armour plate, long black boots, ballistic helmet, electric diffuser and disco bulb, and gave them to OA Bus with registration number GT 5771-18”.

It added, “The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of 2,600 AK-47 ammunition and related accoutrements at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region.

“The suspects, Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, a mate, were arrested on 26th December 2025 when police officers on duty intercepted a Kia Grand Bird bus with registration number GT 5771-18 at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier while travelling from Accra towards Walewale en route to Paga”.

The statement further added, “A thorough search conducted on the bus revealed two containers concealed in the vehicle, which contained a total of two thousand six hundred (2,600) AK-47 ammunition. A further search of the bus led to the recovery of a bag hidden under the driver’s seat containing two bulletproof plates, one black crushed helmet, and a pair of long boots.”

In related gun news, In related firearms news, Dr Adam Bonaa, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, has revealed thousands of illegal firearms and ammunition surrendered nationwide.

According to him, the Gun amnesty has yielded significant results, with more weapons expected to be recovered before the deadline of January 15, 2026.

Dr Bonaa disclosed that the firearms that have been surrendered include sidearms, pump-action shotguns, single and double-barrel guns, AK-47s, M16 rifles and G-series weapons.

Speaking on Joy News on Monday, December 29, Dr Bonaa stated, “With just 15 days to the deadline, a number of these weapons have been surrendered, and there are more to recover”

“Within this period, importation of arms has ceased, importation of ammunition has ceased, and the sale of guns and ammunition has ceased,” he said.

He further noted that the declaration also prohibits the firing of weapons throughout the amnesty window.

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“Goldbod has brought us substantial reserves; we should be loaning money to the IMF” – Franklin Cudjoe

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“Goldbod has brought us substantial reserves; we should be loaning money to the IMF” – Franklin Cudjoe

Franklin Cudjoe, the president of policy think-tank IMANI Africa, has praised the work done by GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson and BoG Governor Dr Asiama.

According to Franklin Cudjoe, Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson, and Dr Asiama are true patriots.

He highlighted that Sammy Gyamfi, who is leading Goldbod, has brought Ghana substantial reserves, which have helped Ghana service its debts.

Franklin Cudjoe further suggested that Ghana loan money to the IMF to help the less-endowed countries.

In a post on X, Franklin Cudjoe wrote, “But seriously, Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson and Dr Asiama are true patriots. The Goldbod has brought us substantial reserves, which have not only helped absorb the huge losses Ghana incurred through the G4O programme, but also helped with our debt service obligations”.

He further noted that Ato Forson has reduced Ghana’s debt to GDP from 61% of GDP to 45% in just a year.

“It is instructive to note that the Finance Minister has diligently reduced the debt of Ghana ftom 61% of GDP to 45% in a year!!

I think we should be loaning money to the IMF, so they can help other less-endowed countries”, he added.

In another post, Franklin Cudjoe touched on the brouhaha surrounding the $214m BoG-GoldBod losses in their operations.

He explained that the $214m loss is large enough, and Ghanaians must understand how it occurred, the period it occurred and where it occurred ( as in with which buyers of our gold and the quantum of loss per buyer).

He wrote, “Having followed the Gold-for-Oil and GoldBod programmes, it is clear significant lessons have been learned by the current government in order not to repeat past mistakes. And GoldBod, the Bank of Ghana and the Finance Ministry deserve enormous commendation.

However, it is clear that the way the current GoldBod system is structured, there would always be transaction losses as a result of the conversion of dollars to cedis and vice versa in the purchase of gold. I can understand why GoldBod wouldn’t acknowledge that the losses should be classified as such on their books, because it thinks they are just playing an intermediate role between bank of Ghana and the aggregators of gold, since it is the bank that provides the cedis for gold purchases and ultimately receives proceeds of gold sold abroad in dollars. 

But they are losses, transactional or trade losses. $214m loss is large enough for us to understand how it occurred, the period it occurred and where it occurred ( as in with which buyers of our gold and the quantum of loss per buyer),- This helps in two ways: 1. In order to minimise them if they were genuinely incurred and to help prevent a gaming/rigging due to privileged information or as it is commonly called, insider information, regardless of whether the spot and onward sale price of gold are displayed by GoldBod. And I think the Bank of Ghana should provide answers to how the $214m loss happened and what they will do to minimise it in future transactions.

My worry, though, is that it had to take the IMF to receive this information and then publish for us to knock our heads discussing what name to call it”. 

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Prophet Uche’s 2026 prophecy on a vacancy in Parliament resurfaces amid Ayawaso East MP’s death

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Prophet Uche’s 2026 prophecy on a vacancy in Parliament resurfaces amid Ayawaso East MP’s death

The founder and leader of Regin House Chapel, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, popularly known as Prophet Uche, 2026 prophecy concerning a vacancy in Parliament has resurfaced amid Ayawaso East MP’s death.

 In a viral video shared on social media, Prophet Uche, speaking at his church’s Watch Night Service on December 31, 2025, revealed there was going to be a vacant seat in the Parliament of Ghana.

Prophet Uche in the video stated, “Last year, I said we should pray for our Parliament. For 2026, we should pray for our Parliament again. There is a vacant seat in the Parliament House again.

“I projected all the people I have in Parliament. Those of you who have relatives in Parliament, let us pray for them. If you know someone in Parliament, dip that person into the blood of Jesus because two seats will become vacant. There will be two by-elections in Parliament,” he said.

The video has resurfaced following the death of Naser Toure Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East.

Reports suggest the NDC MP passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a period of illness.

According to multiple sources, Naser Toure Mahama is said to have died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the afternoon.

The late Naser Toure Mahama was a fourth-term MP and held several key roles in Parliament.

He served as Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee, and a member on the Roads and Transport Committee, the House Committee, and the Private Members’ Bills and Motions Committee.

Richard Acheampong, the Second Deputy Majority Whip, has revealed that the late Ayawaso East is expected to be laid to rest today in accordance with Muslim tradition at his residence in Nima, Accra.

Meanwhile, Yussif Jajah, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North, has eulogised the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament Naser Toure Mahama for leaving a very big mark.

According to Yussif Jajah, the late Naser Toure Mahama inspired many young politicians, including himself, to get into parliament.

He recounted a community initiative championed by the late MP, the “Operation Cement Your Lungu,” which mobilised residents to improve sanitation and infrastructure in underserved neighbourhoods.

Speaking to the media at the late MP’s residence, Mr Jajah stated, “In fact, within his first time in Parliament from 2010 to 2016, he did a lot that inspired some of us to also campaign to get to Parliament in 2017,” he said.

“I think he’s left a very big mark. Whoever takes over from him must be fully prepared to continue and build on what he started,” he added.

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Two women caught on viral video assulting 12-year-old girl arrested

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Two women caught on viral video assulting 12-year-old girl arrested

Two women have been arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command in connection with a viral video which captured them assulting 12-year-old girl.

The incident is said to have occurred on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Roman JHS School area.

According to the Police statement, the victim’s mother reported to the station showing visible marks of assault.

The victim’s mother disclosed that three women attacked her daughter without provocation.

Superintendent Juliana Obeng, the Greater Accra Head of Public Affairs, in a statement signed noted that preliminary investigations revealed the assaulted girl had a minor altercation with a seven-year-old boy, Horm Giftan Mesopeh, related to the suspects.

The women then went to the victim’s home, where they were taken to their residence and were assaulted.

 Precious Giftan Mesopeh, 22, and Princess Giftan Mesopeh, 25, are the two suspects arrested on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

They are currently in police custody and will be arraigned in court on Monday, January 5, 2026.

A third suspect, identified as Priscilla Novishie Wornyo, 49, the mother of the two arrested women, is said to have travelled with the Police trying to locate her.

The police statement read, “The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two women in connection with the alleged assault of a 12-year-old girl at La Roman JHS School area on Tuesday, 30th December 2025.

The incident was reported to the Police by the mother of the victim, who appeared at the station with her daughter, bearing visible marks of assault. The complainant alleged that three women assaulted her daughter without any provocation.

Upon receipt of the complaint, the Police obtained a statement from the complainant and issued a Police Medical Report Form to the victim for medical examination.

Preliminary investigations revealed that earlier the same day, the victim had an altercation with a seven-year-old boy, identified as Horm Giftan Mesopeh, who is related to the suspects. Following the incident, the suspects allegedly went to the victim’s house, brought her to their residence, and assaulted her.

On Wednesday, 31st December 2025, the complainant led the Police to arrest two of the suspects, identified as Precious Giftan Mesopeh, aged 22, and Princess Giftan Mesopeh, aged 25. The third suspect, identified as Priscilla Novishie Wornyo, aged 49, a fashion designer by profession and the mother of the two arrested persons, was reported to have travelled to the Volta Region

The two arrested suspects have been formally charged and are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations. They will be put before the court on Monday, 5th January 2025. Police efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest the third suspect to aid the investigation

The Regional Police Command cautions the general public against resorting to violence in the resolution of disputes, particularly matters involving children. Parents, guardians, and community members are advised to seek lawful means of addressing grievances and to report incidents to the Police promptly. The Command further urges the public to respect the law and protect the rights and welfare of children at all times”.

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“Talking rubbish, who are you?” – NDC man blasts Fifi Kwetey over Mahama’s 3rd term brouhaha 

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“Talking rubbish, who are you?” – NDC man blasts Fifi Kwetey over Mahama’s 3rd term brouhaha 

Yakubu Tony Aidoo, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has launched a missile at the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey.

Speaking in a viral video circulating on social media on January 3, 2026, Yakubu Tony Aidoo accused the NDC General Secretary of disrespecting party supporters.

It will be recalled that during the NDC’s 31st December Revolution at Ada Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, fired NDC members calling for a third term for President John Dramani Mahama.

According to Fifi Kwetey, those calling for a third term for President Mahama are sycophants and boot lickers who are only singing his praises to gain favour from him.

He stressed that those people are only singing the praises of Mahama as the only way they can survive.

Speaking at NDC’s 31st December Revolution at Ada, the General Secretary fumed, “These days, it saddens me when I see so much sycophancy creeping into our party.

“I see a group of people who, obviously, from every indication, believe that singing the praises of a leader is the only way they can survive”.

And that’s why you hear some of those people even urging statements like there should be a 3rd term. It says nothing but sycophancy, pure sycophancy and boot licking of the highest order”.

Fifi Kwetey noted that even Jerry Rawlings, who was the founder of the NDC, was never urged by anybody to go for any 3rd term

“Jerry Rawlings, who was the founder of this party, never, at any point, was urged by anybody to go for any 3rd term. You have a bunch of sycophants who today think that all they need to do is sing praises and hope that somehow those praises will get them some opportunities that they are looking for”.

“You don’t love our country, you don’t love our party. If you do, you will not be such sycophants. It’s important for us to appreciate that this party was grounded in the need to work for our people. We say cadres may go; cadres may come, but the revolution has come to stay. That simply means it is not about individuals. It’s about us as a collective,” he said.

Reacting to the NDC’s General Secretary’s remarks, Yakubu Tony Aidoo fired him for talking rubbish.

He stated, “Talking rubbish, talking rubbish, rubbish. I sold my Land Cruiser to support the party. Who are you? Fiifi Kwetey, who are you?”

“Today or tomorrow, I will read the constitution so Ghanaians will know that we, the scrap dealers in the region, can read and understand the constitution,” he said.

“Who are you? How dare you to insult us? Fifi Kwetey. Fifi Kwetey, I’m talking to you. How dare you to insult us? Sycophant. You are the leader of Sycophants, you are a greedy Fifi Kwetey,” he indicated.

He declared, “Go and write a letter to drive me out of the party. I will make sure Fifi Kwetey loses his national election”.

“I will support President Mahama for his third term tomorrow. I will support President Mahama’s third term today. If you like, when you come, cut my head. I don’t fear you,” he said.

Meanwhile, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey had already reiterated the party’s position, dismissing claims of a third-term agenda for President John Dramani Mahama.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, December 16, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey highlighted that the NDC is committed to Ghana’s constitutional order and democratic principles.

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“He is one of the honest persons I have ever met” –  Comfort Doyoe eulogise Ayawaso East MP

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“He is one of the honest persons I have ever met” –  Comfort Doyoe eulogise Ayawaso East MP

Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, the First Deputy Majority Whip, has eulogised the late Ayawaso East Member of parliament Naser Toure Mahama.

The First Deputy Majority Whip revealed that Naser Toure Mahama was one of the honest persons she has ever met.

According to her, the Ayawaso East MP was a committed and principled lawmaker and was always present in parliament.

Speaking to JoyNews after news of his death, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe stated, “You have been very good to me, and we have worked together as one people,” she said. “I don’t even know how to express my feelings now because this is not the time to hear this news. I was expecting more from him this year as we deliver for the party to move on.”

“All that I would say is condolences to my wife, my children and the NDC fraternity, and may his soul rest in heaven. It’s not easy,” she said.

“Every day he is present in the house. Go and check our visit attendance. Every day he is there. He will be there from the beginning to the end,” she stated.

“He is one of the honest persons I have ever met in my life. When he says A, it’s A. When he says B, it’s B. He won’t tell you red and then go and come back and say blue. No,” she said, adding, “He is a good person. Never have we lost a conversation.”

Her remarks follow the death of Naser Toure Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East.

Reports suggest the NDC MP passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a period of illness.

According to multiple sources, Naser Toure Mahama is said to have died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the afternoon.

The late Naser Toure Mahama was a fourth-term MP and held several key roles in Parliament.

He served as Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee, and a member on the Roads and Transport Committee, the House Committee, and the Private Members’ Bills and Motions Committee.

Richard Acheampong, the Second Deputy Majority Whip, has revealed that the late Ayawaso East is expected to be laid to rest today in accordance with Muslim tradition at his residence in Nima, Accra.

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“Hon. Naser Toure Mahama, born on March 17, 1965, hails from Nima in Accra, within Ghana’s Greater Accra Region. He received his secondary education at West Africa Senior High School before proceeding to Central University College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing in 1987. He later obtained a Diploma in Governance from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and an MBA from Doshisha University in Japan”.

“A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Mahama entered parliamentary politics in 2012 when he successfully contested the Ayawaso East seat. He has since represented the constituency in Parliament, serving from January 7, 2013. In the 2024 general elections, he was re-elected with a decisive mandate, securing 22,139 votes (70.85%) against his closest opponent, who polled 9,110 votes (29.15%)”.

“Beyond politics, Hon. Mahama has extensive experience in the private sector. He served as Managing Director of Aminasei Oil Company in Accra from 1993 to 2011 and was associated with OTA Forex Bureau between 2001 and 2003, among other professional engagements”.

“Hon. Naser Toure Mahama is a Muslim and is married with children. He is widely regarded for combining business experience with legislative service in his representation of the Ayawaso East Constituency”.

“Mahama Naser Toure has left a very big mark” – Ayawaso North MP

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“Mahama Naser Toure has left a very big mark” – Ayawaso North MP

Yussif Jajah, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North, has eulogised the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament Naser Toure Mahama for leaving a very big mark.

According to Yussif Jajah, the late Naser Toure Mahama inspired many young politicians, including himself, to get into parliament.

He recounted a community initiative championed by the late MP, the “Operation Cement Your Lungu,” which mobilised residents to improve sanitation and infrastructure in underserved neighbourhoods.

Speaking to the media at the late MP’s residence, Mr Jajah stated, “In fact, within his first time in Parliament from 2010 to 2016, he did a lot that inspired some of us to also campaign to get to Parliament in 2017,” he said.

“I think he’s left a very big mark. Whoever takes over from him must be fully prepared to continue and build on what he started,” he added.

Also, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, the First Deputy Majority Whip, has eulogised the late Ayawaso East Member of parliament Naser Toure Mahama.

The First Deputy Majority Whip revealed that Naser Toure Mahama was one of the honest persons she has ever met.

According to her, the Ayawaso East MP was a committed and principled lawmaker and was always present in parliament.

Speaking to JoyNews after news of his death, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe stated, “You have been very good to me, and we have worked together as one people,” she said. “I don’t even know how to express my feelings now because this is not the time to hear this news. I was expecting more from him this year as we deliver for the party to move on.”

“All that I would say is condolences to my wife, my children and the NDC fraternity, and may his soul rest in heaven. It’s not easy,” she said.

“Every day he is present in the house. Go and check our visit attendance. Every day he is there. He will be there from the beginning to the end,” she stated.

“He is one of the honest persons I have ever met in my life. When he says A, it’s A. When he says B, it’s B. He won’t tell you red and then go and come back and say blue. No,” she said, adding, “He is a good person. Never have we lost a conversation.”

Their remarks follow the death of Naser Toure Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East.

Reports suggest the NDC MP passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a period of illness.

According to multiple sources, Naser Toure Mahama is said to have died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the afternoon.

The late Naser Toure Mahama was a fourth-term MP and held several key roles in Parliament.

He served as Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee, and a member on the Roads and Transport Committee, the House Committee, and the Private Members’ Bills and Motions Committee.

Richard Acheampong, the Second Deputy Majority Whip, has revealed that the late Ayawaso East is expected to be laid to rest today in accordance with Muslim tradition at his residence in Nima, Accra.

“How can you parade Bawumia? Who helped Akufo-Addo unleash terror on us” – Kpebu quizzes NPP

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“How can you parade Bawumia? Who helped Akufo-Addo unleash terror on us” – Kpebu quizzes NPP

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has quizzed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on how they could parade the former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as one of their candidates ahead of their primaries.

According to Lawyer Kpebu, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia helped former president Akufo-Addo unleash terror on Ghanaians.

He stressed that Dr Bawumia is deeply tainted by the economic and governance decisions of the Akufo-Addo era.

Lawyer Kpebu highlighted that on what record is Dr Bawumia going to campaign on after years of Ghanaians going through hardship under the Akufo-Addo Bawumia administration.

Speaking on The Key Point on Saturday, January 3, Martin Kpebu stated, “This whole range of candidates, it tells me one thing: the NPP is not ready for the 2028 election. They are not ready. This is the tone-deaf attitude that got them into opposition in the first place.

How can you parade Bawumia? Bawumia, who is a feather with Akufo-Addo? Such a man who helped Akufo-Addo to unleash terror on us, economic doldrums, right? Haircuts, left-right-centre. When… where is he going to get a better record to campaign? You have to bring somebody who is not tainted,” he said.

He added, “When it comes to Kennedy Agyapong, you know, he lacks the temperament and everything to be president, so we’ll not waste any more time on that,” he added.

“Bryan Acheampong, who wanted to take our hotels for a song. Bryan Acheampong wanted to take our hotels for a song, but for the leadership of Okudzeto, who mobilised Ghanaians. He will loot us dry. Bryan Acheampong will loot us dry,” he stated.

“He’s a good guy, but when you’re looking for a president, there must be that spark. He has not postured himself as someone who can be the father of the nation,” he said.

“Kwabena Agyapong, I have nothing to say that particularly. It’s just that his time is gone, that’s it,” he stated.

“They should bring the youngster, bring Boamah, so that he will contest 2028, lose, and then by 2032 everyone will say, ‘Yes, now he’s ripe,’” he stated.

Meanwhile, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has boldly declared that the party under his leadership will come back to power after the 2028 election.

Dr Bawumia made this bold declaration during an interview on Spear FM in Damongo, during his campaign tour of the Savannah Region.

The NPP flagbearer aspirant stated, “I believe that this party, the NPP, under my leadership, will come back to power after the 2028 election. We are going to work hard for them and work hard for the people of Ghana. I want them to have their trust in me, and I will deliver victory in 2028, by the grace of God”.

He further called NPP Damongo delegates not to vote for him because he is from the north.

According to Dr Bawumia, the NPP Damongo delegates should vote for him based on his track record, competence, integrity and vision.

He urged the North and NPP delegates to vote based on his leadership qualities.

The former vice president added, “I’m asking for the support of our NPP delegates. I’m campaigning, that’s why I’m in the region. I’m asking for their support on January 31st, that they should look at voting for me on the basis, not that because I’m from the north; we don’t vote on that.”

“They should vote for me on the basis of my track record, of my competence, of my integrity and of the vision that I have for the country and of the experience.

He added, “Under Akufo-Addo, I’ve been adjudged by many people to be the most effective Vice President in the history of this country – a big acknowledgement of the track record of what I have done.”

“And I want the delegates to help me to be one of the most effective Presidents in the history of the country, so I need their support, and I’m asking for their support on January 31.”

“Persons who have swallowed our riches must be made to vomit” – Agyinasare to Mahama gov’t 

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“Persons who have swallowed our riches must be made to vomit” – Agyinasare to Mahama gov’t 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, has urged Ghanaians to pray that President John Mahama does not fail.

According to Ntim Fordjour,  a president must not fail before another person takes power from him.

He stressed that Ghana’s prayer is that the country must succeed, whichever political party one belongs to.

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, during a church service, leading a prayer session, stated, “Our prayer is that Ghana must succeed. Our prayer is that President Mahama must not fail. Whatever political party you belong to, let this be your prayer, because the President must not fail before another takes over from him”.

“Spiritual fraudsters” – Nana Aba tackles GH prophets over doom prophecies

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“Spiritual fraudsters” – Nana Aba tackles GH prophets over doom prophecies

Nana Aba Anamoah, a Ghanaian media personality, has tackled some Ghanaian prophets following their doom prophecies made during the 31st December crossover services.

The media personality described the Prophets as Spiritual fraudsters parading as Prophets.

According to Nana Aba, if the Prophets are good, they should prophesy doom for their family members and stop causing fear for the innocent.

In a post shared on X on January 3, 2025, Nana Aba, “Spiritual fraudsters parading as Prophets.

If you’re so good, go prophesy doom for your uncles, aunties and Abusua Payins and stop causing fear and panic for innocent people”.

Nana Aba Anamoah, in another post, highlighted that GH Prophets are always chasing clout on their pulpit with celebrity names and public figures.

He added, “If your prophecy needs a celebrity name to trend, it is clout chasing on a pulpit.

Any ‘Prophet’ who feeds on doom, fear, and public figures is not speaking for God.

God does not whisper revelations to people who weaponise the pulpit for relevance.

Seek help. You’re not well”.

Her remarks follow recent prophecies by several Ghanaian prophets, including Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah, Bishop Daniel Obinim, Fire Oja, Prophet Eric Uche Boahen, Prophet Roja and others.

Bishop Daniel Obinim, the Founder and Leader of the International God’s Way Church, has announced a revelation he claimed to have received about Ghana’s former President John Agyekum Kufuor.

According to Bishop Daniel Obinim, in his vision, he saw former President Kufuor waving at him in a vision with a large crowd gathered.

Speaking during the 2025 31st Night Service, Bishop Daniel Obinim stated, “I saw former President Kufuor waving at me in a vision. I only shared this with one person. In that vision, there was a large gathering, and he was waving at us. Suddenly, the whole place became dark”.

‎”I did not realise I had this prophetic gift earlier, otherwise I would have spoken about it last week,” he added.

‎“Since he is from my wife’s hometown, I have fasted for two days for him. I believe he will be safe, because when he dies it will affect me,” Obinim added.

Also, Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah, the Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, has warned Ghanaians to pray to avert the death of the country’s former president.

The man of God prophesied that some persons who have led Ghana before are going to die in 2026.

He warned that if former leaders do not heed the prophetic warnings, the prophecies will come to pass.

According to Rev Owusu Bempah, Ghanaians must pray for former leaders who have previously ruled Ghana to prevent calamities.

Speaking to his congregation during his 31st Watch Night service about events to expect in 2026, Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah prophecied, saying, “Those who have once ruled Ghana, let us remember them when we pray, or else it will not be just one event that will happen.

Those who this prophecy concerns must not rebel against this prophecy, but let them deal with it in prayer or else it will happen, and it will shock Ghanaians, and Ghanaians will say Prophet Owusu Bempah said it”.

He further urged, “let pray about this calamity, someone who has ruled Ghana as a president that person wouldn’t lose his life this year. Let’s take this seriously”.

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“If you like cut my head, I will support Mahama for a third term” – NDC’s Yakubu Aidoo

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“If you like cut my head, I will support Mahama for a third term” – NDC’s Yakubu Aidoo

Yakubu Tony Aidoo, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has boldly declared he will support President John Mahama’s third-term bid even if his head is cut off.

Speaking in a viral video, Yakubu Tony Aidoo slammed the NDC’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, for describing members pushing President Mahama for a third term as sycophants and boot lickers.

Reacting to the NDC’s General Secretary’s remarks, Yakubu Tony Aidoo fired him for talking rubbish.

He stated, “Talking rubbish, talking rubbish, rubbish. I sold my Land Cruiser to support the party. Who are you? Fiifi Kwetey, who are you?”

“Today or tomorrow, I will read the constitution so Ghanaians will know that we, the scrap dealers in the region, can read and understand the constitution,” he said.

“Who are you? How dare you to insult us? Fifi Kwetey. Fifi Kwetey, I’m talking to you. How dare you to insult us? Sycophant. You are the leader of Sycophants, you are a greedy Fifi Kwetey,” he indicated.

He declared, “Go and write a letter to drive me out of the party. I will make sure Fifi Kwetey loses his national election”.

“I will support President Mahama for his third term tomorrow. I will support President Mahama’s third term today. If you like, when you come, cut my head. I don’t fear you,” he said.

Meanwhile, Veteran broadcaster Kwesi Pratt has cautioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that they will be handing the opposition NPP a bonanza if they keep pushing a third-term agenda.

According to Kwesi Pratt, the NPP is in tatters, but the NDC’s third-term agenda will revive the NPP very quickly and enhance its chances. 

Speaking on Good Morning Ghana, Kwesi Pratt stated, “How can we as a people, 35 million people, come to the conclusion that there is only one person who can lead us out of 35 million? That is an insult to the population.

 To make the general preposition that for us long us that person is alive, he is the only person capable of leading”. 

He further replied to the Majority leader in parliament, who claimed Ghanaians are calling for President Mahama to run for a third term.

“I wish he would have learnt a little more history, he would have thought twice because Ghana’s history clearly shows that it is an adventure that could lead to very dangerous consequences”, Kwesi Pratt noted.

He further explained, “If you look at our history, one of our most popular leaders was General Acheampong. Don’t forget when Gen Acheampong was being shot at the Teshie range, he was being shot to public applauds what did he do wrong? Study that history.

People should be careful about what they advocate and what they wish. I have told some of my friends that today the NPP appears to be in tatters, and the NPP would revive itself very quickly and enhance its chances of coming back to power if this third-term bid is pushed. It will be a bonanza for the NPP if they like, they should try it”.

Kwesi Pratt further highlighted that, fortunately for the NDC president, Mahama has already come out to say he is not interested, and the NDC has also stressed they are not going to support any third-term bid.

“Fortunaetely the president himself has said he is not interested and fortunately, the leadership of NDC has also comeout to say they will not support a third-term bid so it is clear those who are still clamouring for a third-term bid should learn from our history”, he added.

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“Sammy Gyamfi’s work at GoldBod will take another person 5 years to accomplish” – Ato Forson

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“Sammy Gyamfi’s work at GoldBod will take another person 5 years to accomplish” – Ato Forson

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Minister for Finance, has praised the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi.

The Finance Minister stressed that the work Sammy Gyamfi has done at GoldBod will take another person 5 years to accomplish.

According to Ato Forson, the Ghana Gold Board has played a central role in the ongoing stabilisation of the Ghanaian economy.

Speaking in an interview with Radio Gold, Dr Forson stated, “I had to tackle inflation, and I had to tackle structural issues like how we build reserves to make sure the currency stabilises,”

“It is difficult to get such people around. You need someone with energy, drive, determination and a can-do spirit. You need to study people to know who can deliver, and we believe the President made the right choice.”

“To be honest, the kind of work Sammy Gyamfi has done at GoldBod in the last few months, it will take somebody five years to do, and I salute him for that,” he eulogised.

Dr Forson added, “The coordination we have done is working for us. The structural changes we have made, working together with the Central Bank, are yielding results. Today, you can see that the economy is doing well. It is a combination of effort.”

“There is no way we could have achieved even a quarter of what we have achieved without the support of the President,” Dr Forson said.

Meanwhile, Dr Emmanuel Steve Asare Manteaw, a Policy analyst and communication strategist, has claimed that all the attacks on GoldBod are because of the Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi.

According to Dr Manteaw, the brouhaha around GoldBod is politically motivated and rooted in personal attacks against Sammy Gyamfi.

Dr Manteaw stressed that if anyone else were put in charge of the affairs of the Goldbod, all the noise would be gone.

He further urged Sammy Gyamfi not to be distracted by the few people making so much noise as he has the full support of the majority of Ghanaians.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana, Dr Manteaw stated, “He sounded a bit frustrated with what appears to be an attempt to demonise the institution”.

“I think the attack on the GoldBod is all because of Sammy Gyamfi. If you put another person there, all this noise will stop,” he stated.

He added, “It can be frustrating when you are doing something with the best of intentions, and you find people trying to distract you from your mission”.

“He’s a very smart guy. He’s doing a good job. He should remain focused. He’s got the majority of Ghanaians behind him and should not be distracted by the very few people making so much noise,” he added.

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Ayawaso East MP Mahama Naser Toure dead

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Ayawaso East MP Mahama Naser Toure dead

Naser Toure Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, has died.

Reports suggest the NDC MP passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a period of illness.

According to multiple sources, Naser Toure Mahama is said to have died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the afternoon.

The late Naser Toure Mahama was a fourth-term MP and held several key roles in Parliament.

He served as Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee, and a member on the Roads and Transport Committee, the House Committee, and the Private Members’ Bills and Motions Committee.

Richard Acheampong, the Second Deputy Majority Whip, has revealed that the late Ayawaso East is expected to be laid to rest today in accordance with Muslim tradition at his residence in Nima, Accra.

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“Hon. Naser Toure Mahama, born on March 17, 1965, hails from Nima in Accra, within Ghana’s Greater Accra Region. He received his secondary education at West Africa Senior High School before proceeding to Central University College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing in 1987. He later obtained a Diploma in Governance from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and an MBA from Doshisha University in Japan”.

“A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Mahama entered parliamentary politics in 2012 when he successfully contested the Ayawaso East seat. He has since represented the constituency in Parliament, serving from January 7, 2013. In the 2024 general elections, he was re-elected with a decisive mandate, securing 22,139 votes (70.85%) against his closest opponent, who polled 9,110 votes (29.15%)”.

“Beyond politics, Hon. Mahama has extensive experience in the private sector. He served as Managing Director of Aminasei Oil Company in Accra from 1993 to 2011 and was associated with OTA Forex Bureau between 2001 and 2003, among other professional engagements”.

“Hon. Naser Toure Mahama is a Muslim and is married with children. He is widely regarded for combining business experience with legislative service in his representation of the Ayawaso East Constituency”.

Watch Prophet Amoako Atta’s resurfaced prophecy on Venezuela President Maduro

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Watch Prophet Amoako Atta’s resurfaced prophecy on Venezuela President Maduro

The Founder of Parliament Chapel International, Prophet Francis Amoako Atta, prophecy regarding the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has resurfaced following his capture by the United States.

In the viral resurfaced prophecy, Prophet Francis Amoako Atta predicted that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could face exile or be overthrown if care is not taken.

According to Prophet Francis Amoako Atta, the Venezuelan President should consider going into exile or risk being overthrown.

Speaking during his sermon, Amoako Atta cautioned, “… What I told him in the spiritual realm was to be very careful, because those who are pushing you today will betray you one day. If care is not taken, it is either you go into exile or be overthrown”.

The video has resurfaced following President Donald Trump announcing that the US has carried out a large-scale strike on the capital city of Caracas, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

According to President Trump, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country.

Donald Trump, in a post, stated, “ The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader,  President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country.

This operation was done in conjunction with the U.S. Law Enforcement”.

The post further revealed, “Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M, at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President Donald J. Trump”.

Meanwhile, reports from CNN have earlier revealed several explosions in Caracas and reported that some areas of the city were without electricity.

CNN stated, “The first blast was recorded at approximately 1.50 AM local time on Saturday (0.50 AM ET).

Trump has repeatedly warned that the US is preparing to take new action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela.

The Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López had earlier said the US attack on Saturday impacted urban areas across Venezuela, with missiles and rockets fired from American combat helicopters.

He said Venezuela is currently gathering information about the number of people killed and wounded, and confirmed the Fort Tiuna military installation in Caracas was attacked.

Lopez insisted the country would resist the presence of foreign troops in the country”.

“This invasion represents the greatest outrage the country has suffered,” he added.

Reports emerging around this situation suggests the US has, for years, accused Nicolas Maduro of “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism — linking him to criminal networks that export illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, into the United States; corruption and repression — claiming his government is illegitimate, unfairly rigged elections, and has jailed political opponents; threat to US security and regional stability — including designating Venezuelan criminal organizations as foreign terrorist groups”.

“The US Justice Department previously indicted Maduro on federal charges, and the Trump administration offered a reward of up to $50 million for information leading to his arrest”.

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@apostleamoakoattah Do you remember this prophecy from 26th December. Live in Angel TV, ABN boxing day? i told the president of Venezuela, that if he does not take care, he will be in trouble. yes it happened this midnight. my word is my signature and my voice is my guarantee #venezuela #apostleamoakoattah #donaldtrump #venezuela🇻🇪 #ghanatiktok🇬🇭 ♬ original sound – Apostle Francis Amoako Attah

“How do we dissect the dawn operation” – Sam George on US capture of Venezuelan president and wife

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“How do we dissect the dawn operation” – Sam George on US capture of Venezuelan president and wife

Sam Nartey George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has waded in on the US military operation in Venezuela, which led to the capture of the Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and wife.

According to Sam George, the event reminded him of his dissertation topic, which focused on issues of international law.

He questions whether this signals the start of another international crisis similar to those in Libya or Iraq in Latin America.

In a post on X, Sam George wrote, “Today’s events in Caracas remind me of my dissertation topic at the Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre, focusing on issues of International Law.

The question of territorial sovereignty, the triggers for the responsibility to protect, and the issues related to interventions by ‘superpowers’ have flooded my mind. Do we see another Libya or Iraq situation evolve in Latin America?

How do we dissect the dawn operation from Russia’s attempts in Ukraine or Israel’s actions in Palestine? Exciting times in global affairs and International law”.

His comments follow President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US has carried out a large-scale strike on the capital city of Caracas, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

According to President Trump, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country.

Donald Trump, in a post, stated, “ The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader,  President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country.

This operation was done in conjunction with the U.S. Law Enforcement”.

The post further revealed, “Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M, at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President Donald J. Trump”.

Meanwhile, reports from CNN have earlier revealed several explosions in Caracas and reported that some areas of the city were without electricity.

CNN stated, “The first blast was recorded at approximately 1.50 AM local time on Saturday (0.50 AM ET).

Trump has repeatedly warned that the US is preparing to take new action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela.

The Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López had earlier said the US attack on Saturday impacted urban areas across Venezuela, with missiles and rockets fired from American combat helicopters.

He said Venezuela is currently gathering information about the number of people killed and wounded, and confirmed the Fort Tiuna military installation in Caracas was attacked.

Lopez insisted the country would resist the presence of foreign troops in the country”.

“This invasion represents the greatest outrage the country has suffered,” he added.

Reports emerging around this situation suggests the US has, for years, accused Nicolas Maduro of “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism — linking him to criminal networks that export illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, into the United States; corruption and repression — claiming his government is illegitimate, unfairly rigged elections, and has jailed political opponents; threat to US security and regional stability — including designating Venezuelan criminal organizations as foreign terrorist groups”.

“The US Justice Department previously indicted Maduro on federal charges, and the Trump administration offered a reward of up to $50 million for information leading to his arrest”.

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Ghana condemns US invasion of Venezuela, demands immediate release of Maduro and his wife

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Ghana condemns US invasion of Venezuela, demands immediate release of Maduro and his wife

The Government of Ghana has condemned the unilateral invasion of the Republic of Venezuela and the capture of its President, Nicolas Maduro, by the United States of America.

According to the government of Ghana, the incident was a gross violation of international law and the UN Charter.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, January 4, 2026 also condemned President Trump’s recent comments of sending US oil companies into the country and running things until such time as the US deems it appropriate to handover power, as reminiscent of the colonial and imperialist era.

In light of this, Ghana has urged the immediate release of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and demands a de-escalation of the situation, as the precedent undermines the world order, the principle of sovereignty and territorial independence.

Parts of the statement read, “The Government of the Republic of Ghana is alarmed at the unilateral and unauthorised invasion of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the United States of America”

“These declarations are reminiscent of the colonial and imperialist era and should have no place in the modern global order,” the government warned.

“The Government of Ghana calls for immediate de-escalation and the release of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, President Trump has said that the US will be running the North American country till a “proper and judicious transition” is made.

He stated, “We’re going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition. So we don’t want to be involved with having somebody else get in, and we have the same situation that we had for the last long period of years.

“So we are going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition. And it has to be judicious, because that’s what we’re all about,” he said.

This follows an earlier announcement that the US has carried out a large-scale strike on the capital city of Caracas, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

According to President Trump, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country.

Donald Trump, in a post, stated, “ The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader,  President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country.

This operation was done in conjunction with the U.S. Law Enforcement”.

The post further revealed, “Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M, at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President Donald J. Trump”.

Reports emerging around this situation suggests the US has, for years, accused Nicolas Maduro of “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism — linking him to criminal networks that export illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, into the United States; corruption and repression — claiming his government is illegitimate, unfairly rigged elections, and has jailed political opponents; threat to US security and regional stability — including designating Venezuelan criminal organizations as foreign terrorist groups”.

“The US Justice Department previously indicted Maduro on federal charges, and the Trump administration offered a reward of up to $50 million for information leading to his arrest”.

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“Any loss under G4R not attributable to an eight-month-old GoldBod” – Sammy Gyamfi

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“Any loss under G4R not attributable to an eight-month-old GoldBod” – Sammy Gyamfi

Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has said any loss under the Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) is not attributable to an eight-month-old GoldBod.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, January 3, Mr Gyamfi explained, “That program, any loss under it is not attributable to an eight-month-old GoldBod, neither is it attributable to mismanagement or incompetence by the BoG. Dr Asiamah [BoG boss] is a hero; he and that wonderful team at BoG, they have not, through mismanagement or incompetence cause any loss”.

“So we are not saying we have not made a loss, but somebody has made a loss through mismanagement. No, that is the policy design, and it is so sad that those under whom the policy was introduced are now feeling ignorant about the policy objects and the policy design,” he added.

Sammy Gyamfi further clarified that the Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) is being run by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

According to Sammy Gyamfi, the Gold-for-Reserves programme is not an operation designed or owned by GoldBod.

He added, “The Gold-for-Reserves programme we have been running this year is a Bank of Ghana programme introduced in 2022.

“It is funded by the Bank of Ghana, and it has always sat in the books of the Bank of Ghana in 2022, 2023, and 2024, when the NPP was in power,” he stated.

“So where from this claim that it is the GoldBod that has made losses. An eight-month-old company now responsible for the losses of BoG?” he questioned.

His comments follow, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has raised concerns over the reported losses of Goldbod.

The IMF described them as a potential risk to Ghana’s macroeconomic stability.

They further attributed the losses to transactions involving artisanal and small-scale mining, dore gold and referenced alleged “GoldBod off-taker fees.”

Also, the Minority in Parliament, led by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, is demanding a bipartisan parliamentary probe into BoG-GoldBod $214m loss.

Addressing journalists in Accra on Monday, December 29, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah called for a bipartisan investigation into the operation of Goldbod.

He stated that a parliamentary ad-hoc committee should conduct a bipartisan investigation into all contracts, licenses, intermediaries, and related entities of the Goldbod.

He further noted that Ghana has lost $214 million, heading to $300million under the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Gold Board and urged the committee to call on the two institutions to disclose their fee structures, pricing formulas, aggregator selection criteria, and foreign exchange arrangements.

Speaking to journalists in Accra, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah stated, “We are demanding the following: a bipartisan parliamentary inquiry into the circumstances under which the Republic of Ghana has lost $214 million, heading to $300million, to be done here by the parliament of Ghana. We are asking for a parliamentary ad hoc investigative committee with the power to subpoena all contracts, licences, intermediaries, including this power rock monopoly.

“Under this bipartisan enquiry, we will be expecting the BoG and the GoldBod to publish the fee structure, the pricing formula, the aggregator selecting criteria and all foreign exchange arrangements that they have tied to this scheme, which has led to this loss.

“…One of the things we will be asking for is the suspension of permits in forest reserves and the introduction of serious measures on traceability because, as at now, we have every reason to believe that state money is being used to buy Galamsey gold…Where negligence or corruption is proven, prosecutions must follow, and all recoverable funds must be given back to the state,” Nkrumah stated.

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“Bawa Rock Company not a mushroom company” – Sammy Gyamfi

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“Bawa Rock Company not a mushroom company” – Sammy Gyamfi

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has clarified that the Bawa Rock Company Limited is not a mushroom company as claimed by critics.

Sammy Gyamfi revealed that Bawa Rock Company Limited is a company incorporated under the laws of Ghana in 2015.

Speaking on Joy FM’s News, Sammy Gyamfi explained, “Bawa Rock Company Limited is a company incorporated under the laws of Ghana. It was incorporated specifically on the 15th of January, 2015. Bawa Rock deals in precious minerals, among others”.

“When you hear people say that this company has nothing to do with gold trading or was not registered for that purpose, it is not true,” he stated.

“This company is also not a mushroom company that just surfaced in the gold trading space. Since 2016, the company has renewed its gold trading licence every year until 2025. Every single year, the company has renewed its gold trading licence,” he added.

“As a matter of fact, they were one of the major gold suppliers to aggregators under MIIF’s Gold-for-Reserves programme in 2024, when the NPP was in power,” Mr. Gyamfi stated.

He further revealed that the Bawa Rock Company Limited was the only applicant that met the eligibility requirements for an aggregator licence.

Also, Bright Simons, the IMANI Africa Vice President, has said self-finance aggregators are struggling to compete with Bawa Rock.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile detailed that the core issue as a critical financial imbalance.

He noted that Bawa Rock, as the central entity in the programme, benefits from interest-free financing provided by the Bank of Ghana.

Bright Simons explained, “The aggregator gets money from the Bank of Ghana. Is it interest-free? We say, yes, it’s interest-free. The self-finance aggregator gets money from their own banks. Is that interest-free? We know it’s not interest-free”.

“You have someone who is sourcing money commercially, competing with someone who’s getting money from the government. Who will win?”

“They are telling us that right now… Bawa Rock, beyond obviously the fact that it sits at the apex, is competing with the self-finance aggregators. It’s not really necessarily buying from the self-finance aggregators,” Simons added.

This follows, the Minority in Parliament questioning the licensing of Bawa Rock Company Limited by the Gold Board.

According to them, Bawa Rock Company Limited is the sole aggregator for the purchase of artisanal gold from suppliers across the country.

The minority highlighted that the arrangement has effectively created a monopoly where competition once existed.

Speaking to journalists on Monday, December 29, 2025, the Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, stated, “There’s a person known as Alhaji Bawa of Bawa Rock Limited. We bring to the attention of the Ghanaian people the role of his company in becoming the only aggregator licensed by the Gold Board to purchase all artisanal gold directly for the Gold Board from suppliers across the country.

“A de facto monopoly has been created in this industry where competition used to exist and used to ensure fair pricing, transparency, and the prevention of rent-seeking”

“Who is benefiting from this deliberate monopoly? Who selected Bawa Rock Limited, and what criteria were used? Was it competitive? Who are the beneficial owners of this entity? These are questions the public deserves answers to,” he said.

“Ghanaians will soon start asking NDC gov’t real questions” – Bryan Acheampong

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“Ghanaians will soon start asking NDC gov’t real questions” – Bryan Acheampong

Dr Bryan Acheampong, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, has said that soon Ghanaians will start asking the National Democratic Congress government real questions.

The Abetifi lawmaker confidently stated that the applause the John Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is getting is fake and AI-generated.

Bryan Acheampong detailed that the government is being praised for using artificial methods to restore Ghana’s economy.

According to Bryan Acheampong, when the artificial methods stop working, Ghanaians will begin to ask the government tough questions.

Dr Bryan Acheampong, in the interview, stated, “I’m saying that artificial intelligence can be used for a lot of things. Most of the applause and all the praise we are seeing are mainly generated by machines clapping.

“Very soon, Ghanaians will start asking questions. They will start asking questions,” he said.

He added, “They will say that we voted for you 12 months ago, and you used 10 billion dollars to hold the economy; what fundamentals are you putting in place for it (the economy) to stabilise?

“The money you inject into the economy from the Bank of Ghana is one thing, but what you have to do for the economy to stabilise is another thing. The Bank of Ghana will not always be in the position to inject money, so the fundamentals must be strong,” he said.

He added, “So, very soon, Ghanaians will start asking that the money from the Bank of Ghana is no longer coming, the dollar is going up… where is the 24-hour economy? These are the pillars which are supposed to hold the economy.”

Meanwhile, Global InfoAnalytics has announced that a new national tracking poll has revealed majority of Ghanaians feel their standard of living has improved over the past year.

According to Global InfoAnalytics, 56% of respondents said their standard of living has improved compared to last year.

However, 27% reponded stated their standard of living remained unchanged, with 12% reported a decline, and 5% had no opinion.

Also, 70% of voters expressed confidence that their standard of living will improve in 2026.

The poll also revealed that 66 per cent of Ghanaians are satisfied with the 2026 budget presented by Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, with 18 per cent dissatisfied and 16 per cent neutral.

The Global InfoAnalytics poll also revealed 60% feel the government is doing enough to fight corruption.

On galamsey, 47% said the menace has not worsened under the President John Mahama administration.

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“I will serve this country with my heart and honesty” – Ken Agyapong pledges 

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“I will serve this country with my heart and honesty” – Ken Agyapong pledges 

Kennedy Agyapong, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, has confidently said he would serve Ghana with his heart and honesty.

According to Ken Agyapong, he will arrest his own child if he steals state funds.

He highlighted that if he would arrest his own children who steal state funds, what of ministers who steal.

Ken Agyapong stressed that because of his principled nature, other NPP bigwigs are against his bid to lead the party.

Speaking to NPP delegates during his campaign runs, Kenned Agyapong stated, “If my own child steals state funds, I will arrest him; my children already know of my attitude, so they will not even come close to the state to become president son and come and disgrace me. I will arrest my own child.

So if I arrest my own son, when you are minister, and you make a mistake, what will I do to you? That is the reason why they do not want to vote for me. When that is not done, Ghana will never succeed.

When everyone comes, it’s his family and friends, and they come for their share, and they leave with the country left to go backwards. I am promising you, I kennedy Agyapong, I will serve this country with my heart and honesty”.

Also, Ken Agyapong has pledged to beat Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah’s record.

Speaking during a radio interview, Kennedy Agyapong stated, “If Ghanaians give me the opportunity, I aim to beat Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s record because he is my role model. When Dr Kwame Nkrumah was president, Ghana’s population was 4 million. Look at his vision; the things he achieved are still relevant today with the population of 33.6 million.

When you look at the lands Nkrumah acquired for the Universities and Secondary Schools, if you go to Korle Bu, the land he acquired, Nkrumah was very great. Although I am a UP member but I was always telling the truth for nine years of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, what he did for Ghana, I want to beat that record.

I am going to go by development, the biggest challenge in this country now is unemployment, especially youth unemployment, and if that can be reduced. I am not saying we will eliminate unemployment completely because there are some people, even if you give them work, they will not do it”.

Meanwhile, a latest poll by the Global Info Analytics in December 2025 has revealed that the former Assin Central legislator, Kennedy Agyapong, has gained huge momentum in the NPP presidential race.

According to the Global Info Analytics, Kennedy Agyapong has moved from 18 per cent to 31 per cent in the NPP race.

However, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President, remains in the lead with 45% in December.

The poll revealed that Bawumia led the race with 45 per cent, Ken Agyapong with 31 per cent, with 11 per cent undisclosed and 9 per cent undecided.

The survey, which was conducted through a random computer-assisted telephone interview of about 3000 delegates, revealed Ken Agyapong made 13% gains on his November output, while Dr Bawumia moved closer to the 50% by 2 per cent.

With a little over a month to the NPP primary, the former Vice President will require at least 6% of the undecided votes.

However, for Kennedy Agyapong to clinch victory, he will be required to secure nearly all the 19 plus percent undecided and undisclosed votes.

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife charged with multiple criminal offences

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife charged with multiple criminal offences

U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been officially charged.

According to Pamela Bondi, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been charged with multiple criminal offences, including narco-terrorism conspiracy, conspiracy to import cocaine, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess such weapons against the United States.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi wrote in a post, “ Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York.  Nicolas Maduro has been charged with Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices, and Conspiracy to Possess Machineguns and Destructive Devices against the United States. 

They will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts. On behalf of the entire U.S. DOJ, I would like to thank President Trump for having the courage to demand accountability on behalf of the American People, and a huge thank you to our brave military who conducted the incredible and highly successful mission to capture these two alleged international narco traffickers”.

This follows, President Donald Trump has announced the US has carried out a large-scale strike on the capital city of Caracas, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

According to President Trump, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country.

Donald Trump, in a post, stated, “ The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader,  President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country.

This operation was done in conjunction with the U.S. Law Enforcement”.

The post further revealed, “Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M, at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President Donald J. Trump”.

Reports emerging around the situation suggests the US has, for years, accused Nicolas Maduro of “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism — linking him to criminal networks that export illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, into the United States; corruption and repression — claiming his government is illegitimate, unfairly rigged elections, and has jailed political opponents; threat to US security and regional stability — including designating Venezuelan criminal organizations as foreign terrorist groups”.

“The US Justice Department previously indicted Maduro on federal charges, and the Trump administration offered a reward of up to $50 million for information leading to his arrest”.

Meanwhile, reports from CNN have earlier revealed several explosions in Caracas and reported that some areas of the city were without electricity.

CNN stated, “The first blast was recorded at approximately 1.50 AM local time on Saturday (0.50 AM ET).

Trump has repeatedly warned that the US is preparing to take new action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela.

The Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López had earlier said the US attack on Saturday impacted urban areas across Venezuela, with missiles and rockets fired from American combat helicopters.

He said Venezuela is currently gathering information about the number of people killed and wounded, and confirmed the Fort Tiuna military installation in Caracas was attacked.

Lopez insisted the country would resist the presence of foreign troops in the country”.

“This invasion represents the greatest outrage the country has suffered,” he added.

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Watch Sammy Gyamfi throw a challenge to Oppong Nkrumah over Goldbod aggregator license

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Watch Sammy Gyamfi throw a challenge to Oppong Nkrumah over Goldbod aggregator license

Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gold Board, has thrown a challenge to the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, concerning the Goldbod aggregator license.

Speaking on News File, Sammy Gyamfi stated, “I am here, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, I am here, you have addressed a press conference. I am challenging you, if you can give me one company that has applied for a Goldbod aggregator lincense met all the requirements, especially giving us a guarantee from a bank or an insurance company, and we refused its application, put it out today. They don’t have.

It will be recalled that the Minority in Parliament questioned the licensing of Bawa Rock Company Limited by the Gold Board.

According to them, Bawa Rock Company Limited is the sole aggregator for the purchase of artisanal gold from suppliers across the country.

The minority highlighted that the arrangement has effectively created a monopoly where competition once existed.

Speaking to journalists on Monday, December 29, 2025, the Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, stated, “There’s a person known as Alhaji Bawa of Bawa Rock Limited. We bring to the attention of the Ghanaian people the role of his company in becoming the only aggregator licensed by the Gold Board to purchase all artisanal gold directly for the Gold Board from suppliers across the country.

“A de facto monopoly has been created in this industry where competition used to exist and used to ensure fair pricing, transparency, and the prevention of rent-seeking”

“Who is benefiting from this deliberate monopoly? Who selected Bawa Rock Limited, and what criteria were used? Was it competitive? Who are the beneficial owners of this entity? These are questions the public deserves answers to,” he said.

Subsequently, Sammy Gyamfi, has revealed that Bawa Rock Company Limited was the only applicant out of 31 to meet the eligibility requirements for an aggregator licence.

Speaking on Joy FM’s News File on Saturday, January 3, Sammy Gyamfi, persons who claimed the Goldbod created a monopoly do not understand how the Board’s gold trading and licensing system operates.

He explained that the GoldBod operates a four-tier gold buying licence system, which includes the tier one buyers, tier two buyers, self-financing aggregators, and aggregators.

According to him, all four tiers buy gold on behalf of the Goldbod, not only Bawa Rock, but also the only aggregators.

Sammy Gyamfi detailed that tier one buyers are grassroots buyers licensed to purchase gold directly from licensed small-scale miners, while tier two buyers are permitted to buy from both miners and tier one buyers. Self-financing aggregators, he said, use their own funds to buy gold for GoldBod, unlike aggregators who are primarily funded by GoldBod to carry out purchases.

Mr Gyamfi divulged that in 2025, “GoldBod issued a total of 900 buying licences. Out of these, 269 were issued under the tier one category, 578 under tier two, 52 self-financing aggregator licences, and only one aggregator licence”.

He stated that 31 applications were received for the aggregator category, but only Bawa Rock met the eligibility criteria required in 2025.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, he jas nothing to do with the approval of aggregator licences, adding that management only makes recommendations, with the governing board of GoldBod solely responsible for approving or rejecting applications.

He also noted that the aggregator licensing process is ongoing and has not been closed, adding that the number of aggregators can change at any time.

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“Strengthen the security of Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson and BoG Governor” – Nigel Gaisie tells Mahama

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“Strengthen the security of Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson and BoG Governor” – Nigel Gaisie tells Mahama

Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the founder and leader of Prophetic Hills Chapel, has told President John Dramani Mahama to strengthen the security of Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of Goldbod, the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and the Governor of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama.

The man of God stressed that he saw a lot of attacks on them, adding that as for the spiritual, they are going to pray for them.

Speaking during the release of a series of prophecies set to unfold in 2026 on the 31st Night, Nigel Gaisie stated, “This year, President Mahama’s NDC government will do so well, I will humbly suggest to him that he should strengthen the security of Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson and the Governor of Ghana.

I saw a lot of attacks, the spiritual ones; we will pray for them, they should hold them up. They should not let them down; they should not leave them”.

He further highlighted that 2026 is going to be a good year, “Since I was born till this year in the realm of the spirit, I have never seen a good year like this year. This year is going to be a good year. The government the economy of Ghana is going to be very good”.

Also, Prophet Nigel Gaisie has said  Ghana’s economy will be better than last year

The man of God predicted that  Ghana’s cedi would appreciate even further, with the cedi trading at GHC 8 to a dollar.

According to Nigel Gaisie, God is with President John Mahama, and he is going to use him to transform the country.

He revealed that he saw unprecedented progress, with new companies rising up in Ghana.

Speaking to his congregants during his church’s December 31, 2025, Watch Night service, Nigel Gaisie stated, “I saw new companies rising, I saw the cedi drop to 8 cedis. One thing I saw that I was so excited about was that I saw unprecedented progress, this year our economy will be better than last year.

The Lord said he will be with President Mahama, like I said some eight and a half years ago, that the Lord said we should bring that he is going to use him, the lord said I should remind him again he is not finished with him, he will use him to do great things, and I saw new roads.

Ghana will experience new roads, and this nation this very year we will enjoy”.

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Bicycle repairer sentenced to 18-years in Prison over the defilement of three siblings

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Bicycle repairer sentenced to 18-years in Prison over the defilement of three siblings

Benjamin Kwabena, commonly known as Wofa Atta, a twenty-eight (28)-year-old bicycle repairer, has been sentenced to 18-years in Prison over the defilement of three siblings.

The Bicycle repairer was sentenced by the Bekwai Circuit Court for defilement of two boys, aged eleven(11) and four(4), and their twin sister, also aged four(4).

The convict pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual abuse and was subsequently sentenced on his own plea.

The news shared by SIKAOFFICIAL on X read, “The Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced twenty-eight (28)-year-old bicycle repairer, Benjamin Kwabena aka, Wofa Atta to 18-years in Prison over the defilement of three siblings, comprising two boys, aged eleven(11) and four(4), and their twin sister also aged four(4).

According to court documents, Wofa Atta exploited his relationship with the victims’ mother and sexually abused the first victim on three occasions, the second on two occasions and the third on one occasion.

The convicted individual, a resident of Ahenema Kokoben Island City, near Trede, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual abuse and was subsequently sentenced on his own plea”.

In related news, a 26-year-old man has been jailed for eighteen years for defiling two minors aged five and six.

The man was imprisoned by the Suhum Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Akua Adu Boahen.

The 26-year-old loading boy was convicted of abusing two minors at Dan Villa, a suburb of Suhum in the Eastern Region.

The man has been identified as Aboagye Dacosta, also known as ‘Kwabota’.

He was found guilty after a full trial and handed 18 years on each count, to run concurrently.

UTV Ghana, which shared the information on social media, stated, “The Suhum Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Akua Adu Boahen, has sentenced a 26-year-old loading boy to 18 years’ imprisonment for defiling two minors aged five and six at Dan Villa, a suburb of Suhum in the Eastern Region.

The convict, Aboagye Dacosta, also known as ‘Kwabota,’ was found guilty after a full trial and handed 18 years on each count, to run concurrently”.

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“Economy dey do better nanso prices dey increase everywhere” – Vormawor

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“Economy dey do better nanso prices dey increase everywhere” – Vormawor

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a social activist and private legal practitioner, has cried out concerning the constant increase in prices despite Ghana’s economy doing better.

Vormawor noted that Ghana’s economy is doing better, but prices keep increasing everywhere.

According to him, the Finance Minister Ato Forson is doing well, but his pockets are still bleeding from the constant increases in prices of goods and services.

In a social media post, Oliver Barker-Vormawor stated, “Economy Dey do better nanso prices Dey increase everywhere. We Dey go, or we Dey come? Ato is forcing nanso, still, my pocket is bleeding. 🤦🏿‍♂️

Make Ghana Affordable At least- MAGA!”.

His comments follow news of the provisional schedule of academic fees for University of Ghana students for the 2025/26 academic year, which shows a substantial upward adjustment.

According to the provisional schedule of academic fees, the adjustments affect both fresh and continuing students.

The 2025/2026 academic year fee increase sees students paying over 25 per cent more across all colleges.

Firstly, at the College of Humanities, “approved fees indicate that Level 100 students will pay GH¢3,110 for the 2025/26 academic year, representing a 34 per cent increase from the GH¢2,319 charged in the 2024/25 academic year. Continuing students at the college will pay GH¢2,253, reflecting a 27 per cent increase from the previous GH¢1,777”.

Also, the University of Ghana School of Law freshers are paying an increase of 33 per cent. “University of Ghana School of Law, undergraduate freshers under the College of Humanities will pay GH¢3,226, a 33 per cent increase from GH¢2,435 last academic year. Continuing law students will also see their fees rise from GH¢1,890 to GH¢2,396”.

Subsequently, “Health Sciences, Basic and Applied Sciences, and Education, have also recorded fee hikes ranging between 25 and 35 per cent. The increases have generated agitation among students and parents, many of whom say the changes were introduced without prior notice”.

Additionally, there has been a rise in third-party fees. In the 2024/25 academic year, third-party fees stood at GH¢255 but have now been increased to GH¢767 for freshmen and GH¢455 for continuing students.

However, the management of the University of Ghana (UG) has explained that the over 25% increase in academic fees for the 2025/2026 academic year is due to the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG).

According to the management of the University of Ghana, the fee hike is attributed to fees imposed by the SRC and GRASAG to support their activities.

The  UG management urged students to communicate their grievances to their respective student leadership bodies.

Speaking to Citi News, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Gordon Awandare, stated, “What is being reported as fee increases relates to third-party fees imposed by student leadership. These are fees approved through their own governance structures and communicated to students over two weeks ago.

University management did not impose these fees. If students have issues with these charges, they should take them up with their SRC or GRASAG leadership. These fees are meant to support student programmes and activities”.

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Bawa Rock only applicant out of 31 to meet eligibility requirements as an aggregator – GoldBod CEO

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Bawa Rock only applicant out of 31 to meet eligibility requirements as an aggregator – GoldBod CEO

Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gold Board, has revealed that Bawa Rock Company Limited was the only applicant out of 31 to meet the eligibility requirements for an aggregator licence.

It will be recalled that the Minority in Parliament questioned the licensing of Bawa Rock Company Limited by the Gold Board.

According to them, Bawa Rock Company Limited is the sole aggregator for the purchase of artisanal gold from suppliers across the country.

The minority highlighted that the arrangement has effectively created a monopoly where competition once existed.

Speaking to journalists on Monday, December 29, 2025, the Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, stated, “There’s a person known as Alhaji Bawa of Bawa Rock Limited. We bring to the attention of the Ghanaian people the role of his company in becoming the only aggregator licensed by the Gold Board to purchase all artisanal gold directly for the Gold Board from suppliers across the country.

“A de facto monopoly has been created in this industry where competition used to exist and used to ensure fair pricing, transparency, and the prevention of rent-seeking”

“Who is benefiting from this deliberate monopoly? Who selected Bawa Rock Limited, and what criteria were used? Was it competitive? Who are the beneficial owners of this entity? These are questions the public deserves answers to,” he said.

Speaking on Joy FM’s News File on Saturday, January 3, Sammy Gyamfi, persons who claimed the Goldbod created a monopoly do not understand how the Board’s gold trading and licensing system operates.

He explained that the GoldBod operates a four-tier gold buying licence system, which includes the tier one buyers, tier two buyers, self-financing aggregators, and aggregators.

According to him, all four tiers buy gold on behalf of the Goldbod, not only Bawa Rock, but also the only aggregators.

Sammy Gyamfi detailed that tier one buyers are grassroots buyers licensed to purchase gold directly from licensed small-scale miners, while tier two buyers are permitted to buy from both miners and tier one buyers. Self-financing aggregators, he said, use their own funds to buy gold for GoldBod, unlike aggregators who are primarily funded by GoldBod to carry out purchases.

Mr Gyamfi divulged that in 2025, “GoldBod issued a total of 900 buying licences. Out of these, 269 were issued under the tier one category, 578 under tier two, 52 self-financing aggregator licences, and only one aggregator licence”.

He stated that 31 applications were received for the aggregator category, but only Bawa Rock met the eligibility criteria required in 2025.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, he jas nothing to do with the approval of aggregator licences, adding that management only makes recommendations, with the governing board of GoldBod solely responsible for approving or rejecting applications.

He also noted that the aggregator licensing process is ongoing and has not been closed, adding that the number of aggregators can change at any time.

Meanwhile, Bright Simons, the IMANI Africa Vice President, has said self-finance aggregators are struggling to compete with Bawa Rock.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile detailed that the core issue is a critical financial imbalance.

He noted that Bawa Rock, as the central entity in the programme, benefits from interest-free financing provided by the Bank of Ghana.

Bright Simons explained, “The aggregator gets money from the Bank of Ghana. Is it interest-free? We say, yes, it’s interest-free. The self-finance aggregator gets money from their own banks. Is that interest-free? We know it’s not interest-free”.

“You have someone who is sourcing money commercially, competing with someone who’s getting money from the government. Who will win?”

“They are telling us that right now… Bawa Rock, beyond obviously the fact that it sits at the apex, is competing with the self-finance aggregators. It’s not really necessarily buying from the self-finance aggregators,” Simons added.

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“Has GoldBod made a loss? Emphatically no” – Sammy Gyamfi declares 

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“Has GoldBod made a loss? Emphatically no” – Sammy Gyamfi declares 

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has debunked claims that the GoldBod made losses under the Gold-for-Reserves programme.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, the GoldBod ended 2025 with a strong financial surplus.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, January 3, Mr Gyamfi explained, “Has GoldBod made a loss? Emphatically no. The GoldBod, even though it is not a profit-making public operation, has not made any losses. The GoldBod for the year 2025 generated revenue to the tune of GHS960 million, a little over that. Our expenditure for the year 2025 stands below GHS120 million. These are all unaudited accounts.”

“…It is very clear that we will be declaring a surplus of GHS700, GHS800million to put it very conservatively.”

His comments follow, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has raised concerns over the reported losses of Goldbod.

The IMF described them as a potential risk to Ghana’s macroeconomic stability.

They further attributed the losses to transactions involving artisanal and small-scale mining, dore gold and referenced alleged “GoldBod off-taker fees.”

Also, the Minority in Parliament, led by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, is demanding a bipartisan parliamentary probe into BoG-GoldBod $214m loss.

Addressing journalists in Accra on Monday, December 29, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah called for a bipartisan investigation into the operation of Goldbod.

He stated that a parliamentary ad-hoc committee should conduct a bipartisan investigation into all contracts, licenses, intermediaries, and related entities of the Goldbod.

He further noted that Ghana has lost $214 million, heading to $300million under the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Gold Board and urged the committee to call on the two institutions to disclose their fee structures, pricing formulas, aggregator selection criteria, and foreign exchange arrangements.

Speaking to journalists in Accra, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah stated, “We are demanding the following: a bipartisan parliamentary inquiry into the circumstances under which the Republic of Ghana has lost $214 million, heading to $300million, to be done here by the parliament of Ghana. We are asking for a parliamentary ad hoc investigative committee with the power to subpoena all contracts, licences, intermediaries, including this power rock monopoly.

“Under this bipartisan enquiry, we will be expecting the BoG and the GoldBod to publish the fee structure, the pricing formula, the aggregator selecting criteria and all foreign exchange arrangements that they have tied to this scheme, which has led to this loss.

“…One of the things we will be asking for is the suspension of permits in forest reserves and the introduction of serious measures on traceability because, as at now, we have every reason to believe that state money is being used to buy Galamsey gold…Where negligence or corruption is proven, prosecutions must follow, and all recoverable funds must be given back to the state,” Nkrumah stated.

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Ghana commenced negotiations with Ukraine to secure the release of Ghanaian prisoner of war

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Ghana commenced negotiations with Ukraine to secure the release of Ghanaian prisoner of war

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the commencement of diplomatic negotiations with Ukraine for the release of a Ghanaian national, who was captured by Ukrainian authorities as a prisoner of war in the Russia-Ukraine War.

According to official documents shared with Ghana, the unnamed individual arrived in Russia in July 2024, where he joined the Russian military and fought in the Zaporizhzhia area.

On Friday, 2nd January 2026, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister met with the Acting Ambassador of Ukraine to Ghana, Ivan Lukachuk and appealed for the release of the young man to Ghana.

In a post shared on X, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa stated, “Ghana has commenced diplomatic negotiations with Ukraine aimed at securing the release of a Ghanaian national (name withheld) who is being held by the Ukrainians as a prisoner of war.

The Ukrainian Government has notified us of the arrest of our national and provided his identity, which we have now verified.

Evidence made available indicates that the Ghanaian arrived in Moscow, Russia, on July 7, 2024, where records show he signed a contract to join the 2nd Assault Company of the 71st Motorised Rifle Regiment of the 42nd Motorised Rifle Division. He subsequently participated in hostilities in the Zaporizhzhia direction.

Yesterday, I held a meeting with the Acting Ambassador of Ukraine to Ghana, Ivan Lukachuk and appealed for his release to Ghana”.

The post added, “A special message has been sent to Kyiv.

I am also scheduled to travel to Ukraine in the coming weeks to continue with negotiations for his release.

Ghana has objected to the potential of our national being added to a prisoners of war exchange between Ukraine and Russia, considering that could make him even more vulnerable.

We are hopeful that our intense diplomatic efforts would yield the expected results, particularly by leveraging our cordial relations and Ghana’s strong advocacy for peace and a cessation of the conflict.

May I use this opportunity to passionately appeal to the youth of Ghana to be alert to the modus operandi of these criminal recruitment and human trafficking networks operating clandestinely and often through the dark web. Please do not fall prey. It is extremely dangerous to get involved in any conflict; you can be killed or captured.

The Mahama administration will keep prioritising the welfare of all Ghanaians and ensuring that no one is left in harm’s way”.

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BoG running Gold-for-Reserves not Goldbod – Sammy Gyamfi

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BoG running Gold-for-Reserves not Goldbod – Sammy Gyamfi

Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has said the Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) is being run by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

According to Sammy Gyamfi, the Gold-for-Reserves programme is not an operation designed or owned by GoldBod.

He explained that Gold-for-Reserves accounts have always remained under the Bank of Ghana because it is a BoG-funded initiative.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, January 3, Mr Gyamfi explained, “The Gold-for-Reserves programme we have been running this year is a Bank of Ghana programme introduced in 2022.

“It is funded by the Bank of Ghana, and it has always sat in the books of the Bank of Ghana in 2022, 2023, and 2024, when the NPP was in power,” he stated.

“So where from this claim that it is the GoldBod that has made losses. An eight-month-old company now responsible for the losses of BoG?” he questioned.

He added, “That program, any loss under it is not attributable to an eight-month-old GoldBod, neither is it attributable to mismanagement or incompetence by the BoG. Dr Asiamah [BoG boss] is a hero; he and that wonderful team at BoG, they have not, through mismanagement or incompetence cause any loss”.

“So we are not saying we have not made a loss, but somebody has made a loss through mismanagement. No, that is the policy design, and it is so sad that those under whom the policy was introduced are now feeling ignorant about the policy objects and the policy design,” he added.

Sammy Gyamfi further debunked claims that the GoldBod made losses under the Gold-for-Reserves programme.

According to Sammy Gyamfi,  the GoldBod ended 2025 with a strong financial surplus.

He added, “Has GoldBod made a loss? Emphatically no. The GoldBod, even though it is not a profit-making public operation, has not made any losses. The GoldBod for the year 2025 generated revenue to the tune of GHS960 million, a little over that. Our expenditure for the year 2025 stands below GHS120 million. These are all unaudited accounts.”

“…It is very clear that we will be declaring a surplus of GHS700, GHS800million to put it very conservatively.”

His comments follow, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has raised concerns over the reported losses of Goldbod.

The IMF described them as a potential risk to Ghana’s macroeconomic stability.

They further attributed the losses to transactions involving artisanal and small-scale mining, dore gold and referenced alleged “GoldBod off-taker fees.”

Also, the Minority in Parliament, led by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, is demanding a bipartisan parliamentary probe into BoG-GoldBod $214m loss.

Addressing journalists in Accra on Monday, December 29, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah called for a bipartisan investigation into the operation of Goldbod.

He stated that a parliamentary ad-hoc committee should conduct a bipartisan investigation into all contracts, licenses, intermediaries, and related entities of the Goldbod.

He further noted that Ghana has lost $214 million, heading to $300million under the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Gold Board and urged the committee to call on the two institutions to disclose their fee structures, pricing formulas, aggregator selection criteria, and foreign exchange arrangements.

Speaking to journalists in Accra, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah stated, “We are demanding the following: a bipartisan parliamentary inquiry into the circumstances under which the Republic of Ghana has lost $214 million, heading to $300million, to be done here by the parliament of Ghana. We are asking for a parliamentary ad hoc investigative committee with the power to subpoena all contracts, licences, intermediaries, including this power rock monopoly.

“Under this bipartisan enquiry, we will be expecting the BoG and the GoldBod to publish the fee structure, the pricing formula, the aggregator selecting criteria and all foreign exchange arrangements that they have tied to this scheme, which has led to this loss.

“…One of the things we will be asking for is the suspension of permits in forest reserves and the introduction of serious measures on traceability because, as at now, we have every reason to believe that state money is being used to buy Galamsey gold…Where negligence or corruption is proven, prosecutions must follow, and all recoverable funds must be given back to the state,” Nkrumah stated.

“The number you pick during balloting will be your position” – ElBernard tells Ken face-to-face

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“The number you pick during balloting will be your position” – ElBernard tells Ken face-to-face

Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, the General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, has boldly told Ken Agyapong face-to-face that he would become the New Patriotic Party flagbearer for the 2028 election.

According to Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, the same angel who revealed to him all his successful prophecies he had made in the past revealed to him that the former Assin Central MP would win the NPP presidential primaries.

Speaking at Ken’s National Praise 2026, United in Praise, at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun stated, “It was this same angel that, when I met the Ga Mantse, when he was sitting in a church in Kumasi — Family Chapel — in the congregation, instructed me to call him, and I picked him, and the angel said, ‘Tell the Ga Mantse, there will be a day he will come and rule as the government of the people of Accra.’

“His Excellency, it is the same angel of God that, in a service in Ghana, when I saw two ladies in the service and I called them out, and I mentioned the name Laurent Gbagbo, and I said the Lord said their mother, who has been sentenced to a prison term of over 20 years, will not even spend three years in jail. Their mother will come out of jail, and when their mother is out, their father will come out from the International Criminal Court,” he said.

“His Excellency, it is the same angel that told me that John Dramani Mahama will come and become His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana. His Excellency, it is the same angel that made me speak to the current Inspector General of Police that in 2025 a new government will be in power, and in less than four months after they are in power, he shall be made the IGP. It is the same angel that made me speak to Dr Gideon Boako that there are two elections ahead of him. One is a primary. He will win, and he will win the main election. And in 2025, he will be in the Parliament of Ghana,” he said.

“It is the same angel who has made me consistently speak about your coming. Today, the angel said I should tell you face to face that ‘on January 31, 2026, the number you pick during balloting that has made this (pointing a finger in the air) as your symbol after the election, this will be your position’.”

Meanwhile, some other Ghanaian prophets have been left divided following their conflicting 2026 prophecies regarding the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential election on January 31, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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US captures Venezuela’s President Maduro and wife 

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US captures Venezuela’s President Maduro and wife 

President Donald Trump has announced the US has carried out a large-scale strike on the capital city of Caracas, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

According to President Trump, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country.

Donald Trump, in a post, stated, “ The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader,  President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country.

This operation was done in conjunction with the U.S. Law Enforcement”.

The post further revealed, “Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M, at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President Donald J. Trump”.

Reports emerging around the situation suggests the US has, for years, accused Nicolas Maduro of “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism — linking him to criminal networks that export illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, into the United States; corruption and repression — claiming his government is illegitimate, unfairly rigged elections, and has jailed political opponents; threat to US security and regional stability — including designating Venezuelan criminal organizations as foreign terrorist groups”.

“The US Justice Department previously indicted Maduro on federal charges, and the Trump administration offered a reward of up to $50 million for information leading to his arrest”.

Meanwhile, reports from CNN have earlier revealed several explosions in Caracas and reported that some areas of the city were without electricity.

CNN stated, “The first blast was recorded at approximately 1.50 AM local time on Saturday (0.50 AM ET).

Trump has repeatedly warned that the US is preparing to take new action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela.

The Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López had earlier said the US attack on Saturday impacted urban areas across Venezuela, with missiles and rockets fired from American combat helicopters.

He said Venezuela is currently gathering information about the number of people killed and wounded, and confirmed the Fort Tiuna military installation in Caracas was attacked.

Lopez insisted the country would resist the presence of foreign troops in the country”.

“This invasion represents the greatest outrage the country has suffered,” he added.

Some netizens reacting to Donald Trump’s post stated, “The US has done what it wanted and needed, though in 2026, why is a legitimate country being attacked for Oil? Surely can’t win a peace prize doing this?”.

Another stated, “Thank you, President Trump, for your leadership & resolve and to our brave service members who have conducted a stellar military operation.

Praying this is the beginning of freedom and democracy for #Venezuela.

Our community is forever grateful & our country is safer than ever!”.

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“We are not at war” – Afenyo-Markin on disagreement in Parliament

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“We are not at war” – Afenyo-Markin on disagreement in Parliament

Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has clarified that the heated exchanges witnessed in Parliament.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the heated exchanges should not be mistaken for anger but rather are a way the MPs express their disagreements as part of democratic process.

Speaking in a video shared by GraphicOnline on X on Thursday, January 1, 2026, he explained, “Don’t think that we are fighting. It is only our way of expressing disagreement. We are not at war in Parliament; we are only expressing our disagreements”.

“That’s why when there’s chaos, you see calmness the next day in Parliament. So, if you go and fight, you are fighting your own trouble, so don’t fight,” he emphasised.

Some Ghanaians reacting to Afenyo-Markin’s comment stated, “That is not how to express disagreement. Stop the gaslighting and take responsibility for the indiscipline you and your colleagues are leading in parliament. Lead by example”.

“I like how Hon. Edem Agbana is closer to Hon. Afenyo. Afenyo is one fine guy you can associate yourself with if you want to drive infrastructure and employment in your constituency”, a netizen added.

A netizen quizzed, “Expressing disagreement by leading your dishonest colleagues to destroy state properties? Is vandalism a disagreement? Ghanaians are asking you”.

One last X user added, “The main concern of well-meaning Ghanaians is the reckless behaviour of the minority members, to the extent of destroying state properties and frequently disrespecting parliamentary leadership”.

Meanwhile, an aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has said every chaos in parliament is on the head of the Speaker Bagbin.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye accused Speaker Bagbin of being biased, partisan, unjust and not transparent.

According to Miracles Aboagye, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is the worst Speaker Ghana has had since 1992.

He further urges the NDC to ‘end their delusions’ and focus on delivering the governance Ghanaians voted for.

Speaking on Asempa FM, Dennis Miracles Aboagye claimed, “Bagbin remains the worst Speaker of Parliament since 1992. He is biased, partisan, unjust and not transparent, and all he does is skirmish. Every chaos is parliament is on the head of the speaker. He is the one who must maintain order in the chamber, but because of his inconsistency…”

He cited the Speaker’s conduct during the 8th parliament and the 9th parliament, arguing that the Speaker turned the 8th parliament into a nursery because of his skirmishes.

Miracles Aboagye added, “What happened in the 8th parliament is what we are seeing in the 9th parliament. We saw parliament turned into a nursery, and it all happened under this same speaker because of his skirmishes. He’s unable to make firm decisions. How can the Speaker of the House move a motion in the midst of chaos?

That is not leadership; that is you supporting impunity. You did it in the 8th Parliament when the NPP has majority, and you are doing it in the 9th Parliament, and it is time to call the Speaker out, let him know that he is responsible for the House. So if the House is in chaos, it is on his head and nobody else”.

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2 dead, 21 injured as a bus carrying Adom Kyei’s Church members crashes

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2 dead, 21 injured as a bus carrying Adom Kyei’s Church members crashes

Two people have been killed and 21 others injured after a church bus carrying Adom Kyei’s Church members crashed.

According to reports, the tragic incident occurred on the Assin Fosu–Kumasi highway on the night of January 1, 2025.

The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. when a church-branded bus returning worshippers from a 31st Night service in Kumasi rammed into a crowd gathered for a street parade at Assin Dansame.

The bus, upon reaching Assin Dansame, collided with a crowd participating in a street parade, killing a 21-year-old apprentice and a Sunyani Technical University student, Maame Yaa, and another victim who died on the spot.

Reports suggest 21 other people sustained various degrees of injury and were rushed to different hospitals across the region.

The information gathered suggests the accident sparked outrage among residents, which led to the youths vandalising the bus.

The bus was completely destroyed; however, the Police were deployed to restore calm.

ASP Wonder Lumor of the Central North Regional MTTD Commander confirmed the incident.

He revealed investigations have been launched to determine the cause of the crash.

Some netizens reacting to the news stated, “The rising accidents on the Accra–Kumasi road have become a serious public canker. It’s hard to tell what leadership is doing, but urgent, thorough investigations must be launched and the real causes addressed immediately. No human life is too small”.

One X user added, “The entire Ghana arterial roads needed to be reconstructed. Our road lacks engineering capacity. Hence, it has become a graveyard. Citizens need to hold present and past governments accountable. Simply, politicians had done more harm than good to Ghana”.

“Ghanaians and their fake pastors. They all didn’t see this, but will be busy predicting who will win the NPP flagbearership. Confused charlatans. How can grown adults be so easily deceived? It’s actually very crazy”, one netizen added.

An additional X user added, “Fosu Road is no joke oo…lots of parked trailers on the road. Timber long vehicles thread that road often, tricky curves with no sight of incoming vehicles till you are in front of it. Before you reach your destination, you will shout, “Jesus,” at least 5 times before you get there”

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Over 25% increase in academic fees caused by SRC, GRASAG – UG Management

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Over 25% increase in academic fees caused by SRC, GRASAG – UG Management

The management of the University of Ghana (UG) has explained that the over 25% increase in academic fees for the 2025/2026 academic year is due to the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG).

According to the management of the University of Ghana, the fee hike is attributed to fees imposed by the SRC and GRASAG to support their activities.

The  UG management urged students to communicate their grievances to their respective student leadership bodies.

Speaking to Citi News, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Gordon Awandare, stated, “What is being reported as fee increases relates to third-party fees imposed by student leadership. These are fees approved through their own governance structures and communicated to students over two weeks ago.

University management did not impose these fees. If students have issues with these charges, they should take them up with their SRC or GRASAG leadership. These fees are meant to support student programmes and activities”.

He added, “When you look at the fees about GHS2000 for an entire academic year at Ghana’s premier university, it is difficult to describe them as excessive. Utilities and operational costs have increased significantly, yet university fees have largely remained unchanged since 2022.

Even the students themselves recognise that the previous fee levels were no longer realistic under current economic conditions, which is why they have adjusted their component of the fees to match the cost of running their activities.” he said.

His comments follow news of the provisional schedule of academic fees for University of Ghana students for the 2025/26 academic year, which shows a substantial upward adjustment.

According to the provisional schedule of academic fees, the adjustments affect both fresh and continuing students.

The 2025/2026 academic year fee increase sees students paying over 25 per cent more across all colleges.

Firstly, at the College of Humanities, “approved fees indicate that Level 100 students will pay GH¢3,110 for the 2025/26 academic year, representing a 34 per cent increase from the GH¢2,319 charged in the 2024/25 academic year. Continuing students at the college will pay GH¢2,253, reflecting a 27 per cent increase from the previous GH¢1,777”.

Also, the University of Ghana School of Law freshers are paying an increase of 33 per cent. “University of Ghana School of Law, undergraduate freshers under the College of Humanities will pay GH¢3,226, a 33 per cent increase from GH¢2,435 last academic year. Continuing law students will also see their fees rise from GH¢1,890 to GH¢2,396”.

Subsequently, “Health Sciences, Basic and Applied Sciences, and Education, have also recorded fee hikes ranging between 25 and 35 per cent. The increases have generated agitation among students and parents, many of whom say the changes were introduced without prior notice”.

Additionally, there has been a rise in third-party fees. In the 2024/25 academic year, third-party fees stood at GH¢255 but have now been increased to GH¢767 for freshmen and GH¢455 for continuing students.

The breakdown includes,

“SRC Hostel Development Levy – GHS 300

75th Anniversary Legacy Project – GHS 100

SRC Welfare – GHS 50

Reprographic Fees – GHS 5

Telecel Data (optional for continuing students)”

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“Don’t know exactly what my boy’s crime is” – Sarkodie breaks silence on Ebo Noah’s arrest

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“Don’t know exactly what my boy’s crime is” – Sarkodie breaks silence on Ebo Noah’s arrest

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has broken his silence on the arrest of self-acclaimed modern-day Noah, Evans Eshun, commonly known as Ebo Noah.

According to him, he does not know what exactly Ebo Noah’s crime is that led to his arrest, adding that from day one, he knew Ebo Noah was just making content.

Sarkodie, in a post on his Instagram story, wrote, “Don’t know exactly what my boy’s crime is, but from day one I knew he was making content, unless he’s been charged with something else,”

In court, the Self-acclaimed prophet Evans Eshun, commonly known as Ebo Noah, has been remanded into police custody.

Ebo Noah was earlier spotted at the Adenta Circuit Court in handcuffs following his arrest.

He was arrested by the GPS Special Cyber Vetting Team on December 31, 2025, after his viral video claiming God would destroy the world with a flood on December 25, 2025.

In a viral video shared on X, Ebo Noah was spotted by excuted to court by officers of the CID.

Ebo Noah is facing charges of false communication, deliberately misleading the public, and publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.

He was remanded into police custody for two weeks, following the adjournment of court proceedings at the Adentan Circuit Court.

The court has also ordered a psychiatric evaluation of the suspect at the Pantang Psychiatric Hospital, before his next appearance in court.

The case was subsequently adjourned to January 16, 2026.

It will be recalled that Ebo Noah, in a viral video, had claimed he received divine instruction that God had warned him that the world would end on December 25, 2025.

He claimed he had been instructed by God to build the ark to rescue souls who wished to be saved.

However, Ebo Noah later claimed that after intercession, God had given him some more time to build more arks.

According to Ebo Noah, looking at the number of people coming all over the country, the ark could not contain the numbers.

In a viral video update, Ebo Noah claimed he received a fresh vision in which he saw large numbers alleging that the ark was unable to contain the influx of people.

Speaking in the viral video, Ebo Noah warned Ghanaians not to rush to any location but stay in their houses and enjoy Christmas.

Ebo Noah stated, “And through my prayers, I got another vision and, in the vision, when you look at the number of people coming all over the country all over the world into the ark the expansion of the ark couldn’t contain them, so I shared my vision to some great men of God who also interceded with me.

“After the intercession, God has given us some time to build more arks in addition to the tent that will contain all of us, so tomorrow nobody should rush to any location. I am not selling tickets, I am not taking money from anyone, so please stay home, enjoy yourself, “he said.

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Agradaa will be released from prison – Nigel Gaisie

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Agradaa will be released from prison – Nigel Gaisie

Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the Founder and Leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel, has revealed that Nana Agradaa, also known as Evangelist Mama Pat, will be released from prison.

Agradaa is serving a 15-year jail term after she was sentenced for two counts of defrauding by false pretences.

She was sentenced by Her Honour Evelyn Asamoah of the Circuit Court.

Agradaa was also fined GH¢300 for one count of charlatanic advertisement, with a 30-day custodial sentence in default of payment.

Her charges stem from a televised advertisement she aired in 2022.

In the ad, Agradaa claimed she has the power to double the money for her congregants at the Godsway International Heaven Church, misleading them into surrendering their money during an all-night church service at her Weija-based ministry in Accra.

The Judge, Evelyn Asamoah, highlighted that Agradaa skilfully executed the offences and showed no remorse during proceedings.

Speaking to his congregants during his church’s December 31, 2025, Watch Night service, Nigel Gaisie stated Agradaa would be release but he does not know when or how it is going to happen.

He stated, “I saw Agradaa’s release. I don’t know how it’s going to happen. On December 22, I was sleeping, and the Lord carried me into a vision. Then I saw, and I heard on the radio in a local language that she had been released.

“So when I was about to get out of my vision, I saw white handkerchiefs. I don’t know when. I don’t know how, but as a prophet of the Lord, who says and it cometh to pass, I’ve seen spiritually that Agradaa will be released,” he said.

Meanwhile, Osofo Appiah Biblical has alleged that Evangelist Nana Agradaa had a case with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) before her conviction.

According to Osofo Appiah Biblical, EOCO invited both Kudos and Nana Agradaa after she transferred GH₵7 million into her general manager’s account.

He further claimed that the GHC7 million transfer was only one of several transactions that drew EOCO’s attention.

Speaking on Angel TV on December 21, 2025, Appiah Biblical alleged, “EOCO invited both Kudos and Nana Agradaa because the money she gave him was not the only amount involved. There was a lot of money in question, and the GH₵7 million was just one transfer from one account to another”.

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“Mahama will be forced to go for another term” – Prophet

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“Mahama will be forced to go for another term” – Prophet

Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, commonly known as Prophet Uche, the Founder-Leader of Creator’s House Chapel, has boldly declared that President John Mahama will be forced to go for another term.

According to Prophet Uche, President John Dramani Mahama has another term to rule Ghana, adding that he must rule Ghana for 8 years and not four years.

Speaking to his congregation during the 31st Night watch service, Prophet Uche detailed, “In the spiritual court, where heaven met, our father John Dramani Mahama must rule Ghana for 8 years and not four years. He has another term to rule in the highest office of Ghana”.

“I told people who are close to me and ‘papa’ about this about eight months ago. I told them that he (Mahama) will be forced to go for another term,” he said.

Meanwhile, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has fired NDC members calling for a third term for President John Dramani Mahama.

According to Fifi Kwetey, those calling for a third term for President Mahama are sycophants and boot lickers who are only singing his praises to gain favour from him.

He stressed that those people are only singing the praises of Mahama as the only way they can survive.

“These days, it saddens me when I see so much sycophancy creeping into our party.

I see a group of people who, obviously, from every indication, believe that singing the praises of a leader is the only way they can survive.

Speaking at NDC’s 31st December Revolution at Ada, the General Secretary fumed, “And that’s why you hear some of those people even urging statements like there should be a 3rd term. It says nothing but sycophancy, pure sycophancy and boot licking of the highest order”.

Fifi Kwetey noted that even Jerry Rawlings, who was the founder of the NDC, was never urged by anybody to go for any 3rd term

“Jerry Rawlings, who was the founder of this party, never, at any point, was urged by anybody to go for any 3rd term. You have a bunch of sycophants who today think that all they need to do is sing praises and hope that somehow those praises will get them some opportunities that they are looking for”.

“You don’t love our country, you don’t love our party. If you do, you will not be such sycophants. It’s important for us to appreciate that this party was grounded in the need to work for our people. We say cadres may go; cadres may come, but the revolution has come to stay. That simply means it is not about individuals. It’s about us as a collective,” he said.

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“Our prayer is that Ghana must succeed, Mahama must not fail” – Rev Ntim Fordjour

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“Our prayer is that Ghana must succeed, Mahama must not fail” – Rev Ntim Fordjour

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, has urged Ghanaians to pray that President John Mahama does not fail.

According to Ntim Fordjour,  a president must not fail before another person takes power from him.

He stressed that Ghana’s prayer is that the country must succeed, whichever political party one belongs to.

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, during a church service, leading a prayer session, stated, “Our prayer is that Ghana must succeed. Our prayer is that President Mahama must not fail. Whatever political party you belong to, let this be your prayer, because the President must not fail before another takes over from him”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to Rev Ntim Fordjour’s remarks stated, “He was talking like Napo and others till he realised that there is no way Mahama will fail….NPP di3 45 years opposition paa. If this is your new year resolution to be truthful and patrotic then may God answer you”.

A netizen added, “This is what a typical Ghanaian should have in mind: one nation, one people, one  Ghana. Let’s pray for the government to progress so that we can have a convenient environment for all of us. Ghana doesn’t belong to NPP nor NDC”

“Na only today you Dey talk sense. Definitely not from his heart. We know this people. He is saying that because he knows President Mahama will succeed with his prayer or without his prayer”, a Ghanaian added.

Additionally, an X user added, “If this is your new year resolution to be truthful and patrotic then may God answer you. Ghanaian will not fail him. You fail Ghanaian without mercy, allow the man to reset your trousers well”

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama, in his New Year’s Message to the Nation on January 1, 2026, has called on Ghanaians to rise above partisan divisions and embrace collective nation-building.

He highlighted that whether some Ghanaians voted for him or not, they are all Ghanaians, adding that the reset agenda is for all Ghanaians.

He further detailed that Ghana’s development agenda must transcend political affiliation, regardless of how citizens voted in past elections.

President Mahama added that Ghana faces pressing challenges that need collective unity, adding that political conflict risks diverting attention and resources.

Mahama added, “We are one people with a shared destiny, whether you voted for me or not, whether you supported the NDC or not. We are all Ghanaians, and this reset is for all of us”.

“Let’s reject the politics of division and embrace the patriotism of nation-building. Let us disagree without being disagreeable. Let’s compete in the marketplace of ideas without treating our opponents as our enemies”.

“The challenges that we face are too urgent, and the opportunities before us are too precious for us to waste our time and energy in needless conflict”, he added.

President Mahama further made a rallying call to every Ghanaian to support the government in its efforts to build the nation.

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There will be a coup attempt against President Mahama – Rev Owusu-Bempah

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There will be a coup attempt against President Mahama – Rev Owusu-Bempah

The Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has warned of a possible coup attempt against President John Dramani Mahama by certain foreign elements.

The man of God boldly told the person planning the alleged coup against Ghana that they would not be successful.

Rev Owusu Bempah, speaking to his congregation about events to expect in 2026, stated, “Certain people have planned, and some of the people who are planning, or have planned, are foreigners who will come into Ghana. What I am saying is something I saw, that they entered this nation when we were not conscious of ourselves as a nation. All of a sudden, we heard there was a coup d’état,” he said.

He added, “Those who are planning that evil and want to stage a coup in this country, this is a warning to you because you will not succeed. And so we will pray about it, but the security agencies we have in this nation must be vigilant.”

Meanwhile, President John Mahama has already told the National Peace Council at the Jubilee House that Ghana is not immune to coup d’état.

According to John Mahama, Ghana is not immune to coup d’état, which is why his government is doing their best to make sure that they regain the trust of the people.

He stressed that democratic governance must let citizens have faith that it can deliver development.

Speaking during a courtesy call by the National Peace Council at the Jubilee House on December 10, President John Mahama stated, “For those of us who practice democratic governance, we must let our people have faith that democratic governance can deliver the kinds of opportunity and development that they are looking for”.

“You see a certain cynicism where young people said, even this voting is useless. I go and vote every four years, and I don’t see what difference it makes in our lives,” he said.

He cautioned, “One of my major campaign messages was that we have a last opportunity to keep the faith and trust of our people in the political elites. Otherwise, Ghana is not immune to coup d’états”.

President Mahama added, “I don’t enjoy prosecuting people, but the people of Ghana will not forgive us if people develop impunity in terms of abusing the trust that people have put in them”.

“That is why we are resourcing the Economic and Organised Crime Office and the other anti-corruption institutions, including the Office of the Special Prosecutor,” he added.

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“The cedi will appreciate to GHS 8 to a dollar” – Nigel Gaisie

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“The cedi will appreciate to GHS 8 to a dollar” – Nigel Gaisie

Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the Founder and Leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel, has said Ghana’s cedi would appreciate even further, with the cedi trading at GHC 8 to a dollar.

The man of God boldly revealed that Ghana’s economy will be better than last year.

According to Nigel Gaisie, God is with President John Mahama, and he is going to use him to transform the country.

He revealed that he saw unprecedented progress, with new companies rising up in Ghana.

Speaking to his congregants during his church’s December 31, 2025, Watch Night service, Nigel Gaisie stated, “I saw new companies rising, I saw the cedi drop to 8 cedis. One thing I saw that I was so excited about was that I saw unprecedented progress, this year our economy will be better than last year.

The Lord said he will be with President Mahama, like I said some eight and a half years ago, that the Lord said we should bring that he is going to use him, the lord said I should remind him again he is not finished with him, he will use him to do great things, and I saw new roads.

Ghana will experience new roads, and this nation this very year we will enjoy”.

Meanwhile, President Mahama, in his New Year’s Message to the Nation on January 1, 2026, has made a rallying call to every Ghanaian to support the government in its efforts to build the nation.

President Mahama stated, “Ladies and gentlemen, governments do not build nations alone. They do that with the citizenry. As we enter 2026, I call upon each one of you:

Our young people: You are not the leaders of tomorrow. You are the leaders of today. Take ownership of this Reset Agenda. Innovate. Create and Build. Ghana needs your energy, your ideas, your commitment.

To our entrepreneurs and business leaders: Invest in Ghana. Build businesses that create jobs and wealth for yourselves and for the economy. I pledge to maintain a conducive environment for your businesses to thrive; your commitment must be to seize the opportunities that we create.

To our civil society, media, and watchdog institutions: Continue to hold us accountable. A vibrant democracy needs your critical voice. We may not always agree, but we shall always respect the role you play in strengthening our nation.

To our traditional leaders and faith-based communities: You are the custodians of our values and the anchors of our communities. Help us build social cohesion and national unity. Help us nurture the moral fabric that holds our society together.

To the public servants: Yours is a noble calling. Serve with integrity, efficiency, and dedication. The people’s trust in government depends on your daily conduct.

And to our diaspora community: You are Ghana’s global ambassadors. Continue to make us proud. When you can, bring your skills, resources, and networks back home. Ghana needs you.

We are one people with a shared destiny. Whether you voted for me or not, whether you supported the NDC or not, we are all Ghanaians, and this reset is for all of us. There is no NPP Ghana. There is no CPP Ghana or NDC Ghana. There is only one Ghana. The one our forebears fought for and shed their blood to give us our freedom.”

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“Ghana’s economy will be better than last year” – Prophet Nigel Gaisie

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“Ghana’s economy will be better than last year” – Prophet Nigel Gaisie

Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the Founder and Leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel, has said Ghana’s economy will be better than last year.

The man of God predicted that  Ghana’s cedi would appreciate even further, with the cedi trading at GHC 8 to a dollar.

According to Nigel Gaisie, God is with President John Mahama, and he is going to use him to transform the country.

He revealed that he saw unprecedented progress, with new companies rising up in Ghana.

Speaking to his congregants during his church’s December 31, 2025, Watch Night service, Nigel Gaisie stated, “I saw new companies rising, I saw the cedi drop to 8 cedis. One thing I saw that I was so excited about was that I saw unprecedented progress, this year our economy will be better than last year.

The Lord said he will be with President Mahama, like I said some eight and a half years ago, that the Lord said we should bring that he is going to use him, the lord said I should remind him again he is not finished with him, he will use him to do great things, and I saw new roads.

Ghana will experience new roads, and this nation this very year we will enjoy”.

Also, Renowned Ghanaian Prophet Telvin Sowah had earlier shared his revelations he received regarding Ghana’s future in the coming year 2026.

Speaking on Okay FM, the man of God boldly declared that 2026 will be the best year for Ghana over the past 40 years.

He revealed that Ghana has been sinking and would be reborn in 2026 to become a superpower in Africa.

Prophet Telvin Sowah stated, “In 2026, every Ghanaian in Ghana needs to pay close attention to that operation. 2026 will be the best year for the past 40 years in this country; that is where we kick start.

Ghana is about to… they say reset, reset, Ghana is going to be reborn, the country has been sinking, now there is a new face of Ghana that is coming, and when that new face emerges, Ghana will become like a superpower in Africa”.

The man of God further added that Ghana will have a military liaison to have nuclear power.

He further added, “From that angle, I am seeing a military liaison with several military angles, where even in Ghana, we will be handling a lot of nuclear power and other things in this country. Not just nuclear bombs, but nuclear power for electricity and other things.

Where we will have the capacity to have such weapons if we need them, and we will have the capacity to enter that liaison very soon in 2026. The country will be able to face the world aswell”.

Prophet Telvin Sowah further revealed that Ghana will have a strong economic development in 2026.

“Aside from that, I saw a very strong economic development. Once I saw it in March, it never came down again. We were nailing the dollar to the ground, but in January, it was a bit quick, and it was adjusted”, he disclosed. 

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“The next road project in my constituency will have me rolling on the floor” – MP

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“The next road project in my constituency will have me rolling on the floor” – MP

Haruna Mohammed, the member of parliament for Asunafo North, has boldly stated that the next road project in his constituency will have him rolling on the floor.

The lawmaker made this known following a viral video of him, going down on his knees, praising President John Mahama for the swift commencement of a major road project in his constituency.

The lawmaker in a viral video asserted that the Goaso and Tepa road project was just awarded in three months under the Mahama government’s big push initiative, but the contractors are already asphalting the road.

Haruna Mohammed boldly highlighted that the Goaso and Tepa road was the main reason the people of Ahafo voted against the NPP government.

Speaking in the viral video during the ongoing works on the Goaso and Tepa road, Haruna Mohammed stated, “God bless Mahama, God should make him bigger.

I am so happy that even my white shirt I will roll on the floor with it to thank President Mahama and the NDC”. 

This road, in particular, is the reason why the people of Ahafo voted against the NPP. This contract was awarded just three months ago”. 

Reacting to the viral video, the MP in a post on X wrote, The next road project in my constituency, I will literally roll on the floor as gratitude”.

Also, Haruna Mohammned, in another post, has debunked claims that the NPP started the current massive works on the Tepa to Goaso road.

According to him, the claims are false, plain and simple.

He wrote, “The claim that the NPP started the current massive works on the Tepa to Goaso road is false. Plain and simple.

Before the 2024 elections, even the Ahafo Regional Chairman of the NPP publicly admitted that this same road was in a deplorable state and had become a serious political threat to his own party. At that time, there was no real construction on site. No momentum. Just abandoned sections, dust and endless excuses.

What the people are seeing today is not propaganda, not warnings and not fear driven promises. It is real work. Heavy equipment on site. Asphalt going down. Measurable progress. This only began after the change of government and the clear directive from President John Dramani Mahama under the Big Push infrastructure agenda for the contractor to return to site and deliver”.

He added, “Let it be clearly understood. Barely three months after the contract was awarded, the project is almost completed. That is what seriousness looks like. That is what leadership looks like.

For years, the people of Ahafo endured accidents, dust and hardship under NPP governance. If this road had truly been started and prioritised, it would never have become the very campaign liability their own leaders complained about in public.

They can amuse themselves with claims and self-praise if that makes them feel better. The political reality is staring all of us in the face. Today, the NPP holds only one seat out of six in Ahafo. That verdict was delivered by the people, not by words but by experience.

Ahafo deserves honesty, not recycled lies. Progress is visible. The people can see it. And no amount of noise can rewrite that truth”.

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