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“No amount of jobs created by gov’t will absorb every unemployed person” – Madina MP

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“No amount of jobs created by gov’t will absorb every unemployed person” – Madina MP

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

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

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

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

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

His comments follow earlier remarks he made, which have triggered Ghanaian youths on social media.

According to him, his earlier comments were taken out of context and all he tried to communicate was entrepreneurship.

Earlier, speaking to the media at a recent event, Francis-Xavier Sosu took aim at young Ghanaians who voice frustrations about unemployment on social media.

He argued that food businesses like Indomie offer more financial reward than formal employment.

“They sit on Twitter and TikTok and make their noise. Can you imagine if you’re a young person and all you are doing is having a small Indomie joint that gives you about GH¢200 profit a day, and you have about 10 of those Indomie joints?

How much are you making a day? That’s about GH¢2,000 a day. In 30 days, how much is that? It’s about GH¢60,000. How many jobs will give you GH¢60,000 a month?” he said.

Meanwhile, Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has said job creation under President John Dramani Mahama has been significantly slowed by debt distress and restrictions under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.

Seth Tekper stressed that the National Democratic Congress administration inherited debt distress and restrictions under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.

According to him, the NDC government has plans to create jobs, but Ghana’s prevailing economic conditions limited what could be achieved in the early months of the Mahama administration.

Speaking on Joy News, Seth Terkper stated, “If you look at the NDC manifesto, there’s a plan to create jobs already. But when you come into an economy where, under the IMF programme we inherited, compared to what we handed over, all you can do is borrow T-Bills.

“You’ve been shut out of your own domestic bond market, which we set up. You’ve been shut out of the external bond market because you’ve defaulted”.

He added, “Economists have something called counter-cyclical policies. It means that you know that the economy rises and falls — it’s good and bad”.

“If you don’t have sufficient food, and you import with the reserves, it affects the currency. If it’s not something you can predict for later, it’s something you should know could happen,” he said.

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"No amount of Job created by government will absorb every unemployed person." — Francis Xavier-Sosu (MP, Madina)#MetroNews #metrotvonline pic.twitter.com/sJp32TZflA
— Metro TV Ghana (@metrotvgh) March 30, 2026

Gov’t focus on provisions of basic needs, not Anti-LGBTQ Bill – Mahama

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Gov’t focus on provisions of basic needs, not Anti-LGBTQ Bill – Mahama

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

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

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

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

Earlier, President John Mahama called on international partners to respect Ghana’s position on LGBTQ issues.

Mahama stressed that public policy is shaped by the country’s legal traditions, cultural values, and societal consensus.

According to John Mahama, Ghana’s democratic processes are actively at work to ensure that any outcome of the anti-LGBTQ bill reflects the views of the people.

President Mahama made these known when he received the ‘International Statesperson Award’ from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.

He stated, “The issue of LGBTQ rights is emotive, and they are not completely settled in terms of their nuances and arguments, not only in Ghana but all over the world.

Even in the United States, you still have discourse on LGBTQ rights. There are still 26 states in America that have legislation that restricts LGBTQ rights.

For a country like Ghana, our democracy is playing in respect to what those rights are. The bill in parliament is not a government bill, it is a private members’ bill, and so parliament hold that bill for now.

What the eventual nature of the bill would be, nobody can second-guess Parliament, and I, as President, cannot anticipate Parliament in respect of that bill. But I believe that our democracy will work out. Memoranda are being accepted from people from all walks of life.

“Civil Society Organisations are presenting their papers to Parliament, and I believe that the representatives of the people will make the will of Ghanaians reflect in whatever eventually comes out,” he said.

I swore an oath to uphold the Constitution, and so the representatives of the people will discuss the bill once they pass it, and then it comes to the presidency.

I believe that our international partners should understand that public policy is grounded in our legal traditions, in our cultural context, and in our social consensus, and all those issues are playing out as we speak.”

In related news, Senyo Hosi, a Finance and economic policy analyst, has told President John Dramani Mahama that his honeymoon period back in government is over.

According to Senyo Hosi, the Mahama government must focus on substantive issues that affect our people, like production and employment for our youth.

He detailed that the Ghanaians will soon stop discussing the sins of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as they start to demand accountability from the Mahama government.

Senyo Hosi is quoted to have said, “People now are going to stop discussing what Nana Addo was like. People are now going to hold this government accountable for their own aspirations as human beings, as Ghanaians and their expectations of governance.

Real lives are at stake, and real questions will start being asked. Nana Addo is fast becoming history in people’s expectations and people’s problems about governance. People have accountability issues. Are you really delivering accountability beyond the press conferences and saying…Who has become accountable after over a whole year in office?

We were having conversations with the transport minister about the efficiency of procurement, about you still doing single sourcing. People are seeing these things and will start judging you on its own merit”.

He added, This is the defining year for John Mahama; the real state of his government will be evaluated after this year. Next year is campaign mode, and there will be a lot of disruption, but this is an indication that your honeymoon is over, so please get focused on the substantive issues that affect our people. Production, employment for our youth, we are looking clearly about accountability”.

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We remain focused on basic needs, not Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.. – Pres. Mahama#GHOneNews #EIBNetwork #GHOneTV #NewsAlert pic.twitter.com/bWjus3Vjz1
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) March 31, 2026

“I cannot comment on Ken Ofori-Atta’s extradition” – Mahama breaks silence

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“I cannot comment on Ken Ofori-Atta’s extradition” – Mahama breaks silence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In related news, reports suggest the United States immigration court has denied former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta bail.

Reports suggest that Ken Ofori-Atta’s bail, which was heard on February 19, 2026, was unsuccessful.

According to veteran journalist Alfred Ogbamey, lawyers for Ken Ofori-Atta had prayed the court to grant bail to allow him to seek medical attention.

Nevertheless, the presiding judge, David Gardey, denied the request.

Judge Gardey reportedly ruled that bail was unnecessary, arguing that Ofori-Atta has access to adequate medical care at the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility where he is being held.

Parts of the post shared by the veteran journalist stated, “At his hearing last Thursday, lawyers for Ken Ofori-Atta argued that he should be granted bail to access proper medical care. Sources say the Judge refused the request, insisting that the former minister has access to adequate medical needs at the ICE facility”.

Also, TV3 in a post stated, “Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta remains in detention in the United States after a bail application in his immigration case was unsuccessful, according to sources familiar with the proceedings”.

It will be recalled that Ken Ofori-Atta’s bond hearing, which is known as a bail hearing in Ghana, took place on February 19, 2026.

The federal judge was said to know whether Ghanaian authorities have filed proper proof of an extradition request.

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

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

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

Mahama takes action on Road Ministry’s GH¢73b Big Push sole sourcing contracts allegation

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Mahama takes action on Road Ministry’s GH¢73b Big Push sole sourcing contracts allegation

President John Dramani Mahama has instructed his office to obtain the full detailed report from the Fourth Estate concerning the Road Ministry’s GH¢73b Big Push sole sourcing contracts.

According to President John Dramani Mahama, his office is to conduct a study of the various allegations presented in the report.

President Mahama also directed the Ministry of Roads and Highways to answer all the allegations made in the report.

Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, Mahama explained, “I note the recent expose by the Fourth Estate on procurement processes related to the award of contracts under the Big Push programme. While sole sourcing is legal under certain circumstances under our current procurement law, we all agree that open, transparent tenders are always preferable for achieving competitive pricing and value for money.

“Although we’ve seen snippets of the investigation from the media, I’ve instructed my office to obtain the full detailed report from the Fourth Estate and to conduct a study of the various allegations presented in the report. We’re also requesting the Ministry of Roads and Highways to present a detailed response to those allegations made therein, in order to inform the government’s action on the matter,” he said.

Also, Mahama has announced that his government will introduce amendments to the Public Procurement Act to limit single sourcing.

“And it is precisely for such situations that I announced that the government will introduce amendments to the Public Procurement Act to limit single sourcing, to promote greater transparency and ensure proper value for money for the money we spend on projects. I’ve also requested the Minister of Finance to fast-track the setup of the independent value-for-money office, since the amendment to the procurement legislation will require that all single-source procurements be subject to rigorous value-for-money review,” he said.

His comments come on the heels of The Fourth Estate publication, which suggested President John Dramani Mahama and his government have been paying lip service in terms of promises to minimise sole-source procurement to encourage competitive bidding.

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

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

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

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

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

Otto Addo SACKED as Black Stars coach

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has sacked Otto Addo as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In related news, before his sacking, Otto Addo had said he was unfazed by calls for his dismissal following his side’s thrashing defeat at the hands of Austria.

According to Otto Addo, he does not read social media comments about him even when he wins a game.

Otto Addo stressed that his job has always been on the line, even after he qualified for the World Cup, so he does not really care about calls for his dismissal.

Speaking to the media ahead of Monday’s encounter with Germany in Stuttgart, Otto Addo stated, “This is the job of a coach. When we lose, people are mainly trying to bring you down. I don’t really read too many things”

“Even if we win, I’m not too much into social media or reading anything. Whatever people say, it’s normal, especially on an evening like this when the team didn’t play well and we also lost,” he added.

Also, Otto Addo has expressed confidence that his team will bounce back to deliver a stronger performance when they face Germany.

He added, “We’ve had a lot of things to analyse after the last game, which was a big, big woe for us,” he told the media ahead of Monday’s encounter.

“We had a lot of things to talk through, analyse through and even though we face a stronger opponent, I am optimistic that we can handle the situation.”

“We are ready; this is our last training, and we will try to prepare the last things and look forward for tomorrow,” he added.

Additionally, Otto Addo also used a culinary analogy to explain his style of football; he adapts to what will hurt his opponent and cannot say his Black Stars team is possession-based.

Speaking to the media ahead of Monday’s encounter with Germany in Stuttgart, Otto Addo stated, “This is my style, I always look at who is coming, it is always different for me. I compare it to eating; if I eat fufu, I use my hand. When I drink soup, I will use a spoon; if I want rice and meat, I use a fork and a knife; it’s just the same as the players.

I look at the opponent and what can harm them the most. It is a flexible style, I can say we are possession-based”.

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— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) March 31, 2026

Many buildings in Accra are structurally unsafe, standing by the grace of God – Engineer Mahama warns

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Many buildings in Accra are structurally unsafe, standing by the grace of God – Engineer Mahama warns

Abdulai Mahama, a road and building consultant, has said many buildings in Accra are structurally unsafe and are only standing by the grace of God.

According to Engineer Mahama, Ghanaians keep ignoring all the laws and then expect God to hold the buildings.

Engineer Mahama warned that many developers continue to ignore building laws, with the situation posing a serious risk to lives.

He asserted that structural failures could occur at any time, calling for stricter enforcement of building regulations.

Engineer Mahama urged property owners to subject their structures to professional assessment to prevent future disasters.

Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on March 30, 2026, Engineer Mahama stated, “Indiscipline is just on the rise, especially when it comes to building. We ignore all the laws, and then we expect God to hold the buildings. Most buildings in Accra, I can say, are standing by the grace of God”.

“When God takes his eyes off for a microsecond, a lot of buildings will be off in Accra. We should engage engineers to go and assess our buildings. Every building standing can be assessed by any engineer who is worth his salt,” he added.

His comments come in the wake of the collapse of a building near the Newtown Experimental school, with Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, the Interior Minister, revealing that three people have died following the collapse of a three-storey building at Accra New Town.

Twenty victims rescued so far have been hospitalised, receiving treatment at various health facilities.

The tragic incident occurred on Sunday at an uncompleted structure within the premises of the Accra New Town Experimental Basic School.

Reports suggest the site was being used by Christian worshippers.

Earlier reports had revealed two deaths, but a recent official update places the death toll now at three.

The Interior Minister speaking at the scene stated, “So far, information that has been cross-checked, double-checked, visited all the hospitals, just to be sure that we don’t give any information that may be far away from the fact”.

“As we all know, it is very difficult for you to go to how many people were in there, but at least with the cross-check from the police and National Ambulance Service,” he noted.

He further added, “The Ambulance Service and their team have been here the whole night, and they’ve done a wonderful job. We are really grateful. Gratitude to the media and everybody that I’ve forgotten to mention”.

The Interior Minister further detailed that 23 people were under the rubble, with 15 females and 8 males, with seven minors.

Muntaka Mubarak further asserted that no minor lost their lives.

“What we can say is that there was a total of 23 people. Unfortunately, we’ve lost three – a male and two females. They’re not able to tell names for now,” he disclosed.

“And thank God, 20 are alive in various hospitals – the Police Hospital, Mamobi and a private facility”.

“Out of the 23, the total number of females amongst them is 15, with eight males. Out of this, we have seven minors, but those who have lost their lives, there’s no minor,” he stated.

Even a kindergarten child won’t believe that NPP is not attractive – Obiri Boahen blast Mussa Dankwah

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Even a kindergarten child won’t believe that NPP is not attractive – Obiri Boahen blast Mussa Dankwah

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In related news, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has said the 2028 election is all play, all play, as no NDC parliamentary seat is safe.

Alexander Afenyo-Markin declared the NPP’s intent to reclaim political dominance in the 2028 general elections.

He stressed that no parliamentary seat held by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will be secure.

The minority leader called on NPP members to intensify grassroots mobilisation, accusing the NDC of failing to deliver on key campaign promises.

Addressing executives of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) in Parliament on Wednesday, March 18, Alexander Afenyo-Markin stated, “If elections are held today, NPP will be the majority, but that will also require hard work and loyalty. We do not doubt our minds that you will take up the mantle”.

“We will be joining our colleagues to storm the campuses. The 2028 election is all play, all play, no NDC seat is safe. We will approach every NDC seat like a normal seat,” he said.

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“Be consistent” – Prof Gyampo told over conflicting comments

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“Be consistent” – Prof Gyampo told over conflicting comments

George Mireku Duker, a Former Member of Parliament for Tarkwa-Nsuaem, has slammed the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority Prof Ransford Gyampo.

Mireku Duker called out Prof. Ransford Gyampo over his conflicting views on calls for reparations in the past.

The former MP argued that Professor Gyampo’s position on reparations has shifted over time.

Speaking in an interview on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on March 26, 2026, George Mireku Duker said, “I hear people hailing President Mahama’s move as unprecedented. Someone like Professor Gyampo, I will plead with him to be consistent. I remember when President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said it would be important for the West to compensate us because of the slave trade.

“Professor Gyampo said it wasn’t necessary, arguing that Ghana didn’t need such money. Today, the same Professor Gyampo has described Mahama’s call for reparations as unprecedented. Can you imagine? If this continues, they won’t take us seriously,” Duker stated.

“At that time, he said if we got such money, we wouldn’t see where it would go. But now, if the money comes, can we really know where it will pass?” Duker asked.

“What baffles me is his claim that what Mahama said is unprecedented. I mean, what sort of hypocrisy is this?”

However, Prof Gyampo has responded to critics, maintaining that his comments on reparations have been misrepresented.

According to Prof Gyampo, the attack on him is a nation-wrecking propaganda.

He clarified that his earlier remarks were taken out of context from a broader television discussion.

“The call for reparations would be meaningless if we do not address corruption, waste, and negative attitudes that continue to undermine development,” he stressed.

In related news, President John Dramani Mahama has said the United Nations’ approval of a motion on slavery reparations is not the end, as it is only the beginning of the fight for justice on slave reparations.

John Dramani Mahama at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, tabled a resolution calling on the UN to recognise the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade as the gravest crime ever committed against humanity.

Following a massive debate, the motion was adopted with 123 countries voting in favour of the slavery reparations motion tabled.

The United States, Argentina, and Israel voted against it, while 52 European Nations 52 abstained.

Speaking after the General Assembly session on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, President Mahama labelled the slavery reparations as a significant milestone.

President Mahama stressed that the outcome, while historic, must transform into sustained global action.

Speaking after the General Assembly session, Mahama stated, “This is not the end. This is the beginning. What we’ve achieved today creates a platform for the struggle for reparative justice”.

“We must take this success and begin to work so that those who denied our ancestors their humanity, those who denied our ancestors their dignity, can accept the truth that this is what happened,” he said.

He added, “Today we’ve accepted that this was a grave crime against humanity — the gravest indeed”.

“This victory is not for Ghana. We did it for the whole of Africa and all people of African descent. If we keep this coalition, we will take the next steps together,” he said.

“Today’s victory is to ensure that we do not forget, and will never forget. As long as this resolution has been passed, our ancestors will never, ever be forgotten,” he concluded.

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“Elect me as the national chairman, I will use Twi to get this job done” – Wontumi

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“Elect me as the national chairman, I will use Twi to get this job done” – Wontumi

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged party delegates to elect him as the NPP national chairman.

According to Wontumi, he is going to use Twi to get the job done for the NPP.

Wontumi stressed the need for grassroots engagement in leadership, highlighting that local language is key to winning the next general election.

Chairman Wontumi emphasised the pivotal role of language in political outreach.

He stressed that he intends to rely on his fluency in Twi to connect directly with the voters.

Speaking to supporters during his campaign tour in Accra on Sunday, 29 March 2026, Wontumi explained, “I have worked as a constituency chairman, constituency executive, and now I am a regional chairman. I know what they need and what they want.

“If you elect me as the national chairman, I am going to use Twi to get this job done. The grassroots are going to respond, and we will win the election in 2028,” he said.

In related news, Chairman Wontumi, a New Patriotic Party(NPP) National chairman hopeful, has said appointees who enjoyed JUICY positions under Akufo-Addo are nowhere to be found now that the party is in opposition.

Chairman Wontumi has expressed worry over the current state of the NPP, noting that all persons who got juicy appointments when the party was in power have left the political scene after the party’s humiliating defeat.

Speaking to NPP delegates when he met them in Asamankese, “After the elections, all those who enjoyed the juicy appointments are nowhere to be found. The party is now being run by the regional and constituency executives of the party.

We made a very big mistake as a party, but in 2028, when we win the election, we will not repeat these same mistakes”.

In related news, Chairman Wontumi has claimed that Ghanaians are missing the governance of Akufo-Addo and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

According to Chairman Wontumi, everyone in Ghana is calling for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP to come and rescue them.

Speaking to the media in an interview shared on social media, Wontumi stated, “Ghanaians are calling for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and they have also missed the good governance of former President Nana Akufo-Addo and Dr Bawumia”.

“So at the moment, cocoa farmers are calling NPP to come, everybody, all the sectors, so are the importers, everybody is calling for the NPP to come, so we hope we will have the favour from God and men to vote for NPP and Bawumia and the majority of the NPP MPs”.

Also, the flagbearer of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has endorsed Chairman Wontumi as the next party National Chairman.

In a viral video, Chairman Wontumi was arriving at a Bawumia’s residence where he exchanged greetings with some members of the NPP around.

Wontumi later walked inside Dr Bawumia’s residence, saying, “Your excellency, the president”.

Dr Bawumia stated, “INCOMING, how are you?”.

Wontumi responded, “Very well, my boss”.

Adoption of slavery as gravest crime against Humanity diminishes other atrocities – Israel

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Adoption of slavery as gravest crime against Humanity diminishes other atrocities – Israel

The Israeli embassy in Ghana has spoken out about the country’s decision against voting on Ghana’s slavery resolution.

According to the Israeli embassy in Ghana, Ghana’s resolution for slavery to be declared the gravest crime against humanity diminishes other atrocities.

The Israeli embassy in Ghana stressed that the adoption of the Resolution risk diminishing the gravity of other atrocities, including the Jewish Holocaust by the Nazis, as well as other crimes that have caused immense human suffering.

In an official explanation shared on the Israeli embassy’s Facebook page on March 27, 2026, the Israeli embassy stated, “Adoption of the Resolution: Declaration of the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialised Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime against Humanity”

Explanation of Vote by Israel

Israel wishes to thank Ghana for bringing forward this important resolution. We recognise the enduring legacy of the transatlantic slave trade and the enslavement of Africans. These are atrocities whose consequences continue to shape societies and demand acknowledgement and remembrance.

Israel has consistently supported initiatives that address the history and legacy of slavery. We approached this resolution in that same spirit, with a genuine desire to join consensus.

However, we regret that we are unable to support the resolution as adopted.

This is mainly because the resolution defines the trafficking and enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.

While we fully recognize the unparalleled scale and cruelty of these crimes, we cannot accept language that effectively establishes a hierarchy among crimes against humanity.

Such formulations risk diminishing the gravity of other atrocities, including the Jewish Holocaust by the Nazis, as well as other crimes that have caused immense human suffering.

For this reason, Israel had to vote against the resolution. We did so with regret. Our opposition does not reflect a lack of recognition of the horrors of slavery or its legacy, but rather stems from principled concerns regarding the text as it stands.

We sincerely regret that adjustments were not made during the negotiation process that could have enabled broader support, including from Israel.

Israel remains committed to combating racism, preserving historical truth, and ensuring that all crimes against humanity are remembered and addressed without hierarchy or politicization”.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has said the United Nations’ approval of a motion on slavery reparations is not the end, as it is only the beginning of the fight for justice on slave reparations.