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‘I’ll try to convince President Putin to agree to a ceasefire’ – Mahama

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‘I’ll try to convince President Putin to agree to a ceasefire’ – Mahama

President John Mahama has revealed he will appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire when he travels to Russia for the Russia-Africa Summit.

According to Mahama, he intends to use the visit to urge the Russian leader to halt hostilities.

Speaking at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, President Mahama stated, “Indeed, I’m going to Russia for the Russia-Africa summit and try to convince President Putin to have a ceasefire if I can”.

“We are friends to all and enemies to none. And Ghana’s policy of non-alignment has served us well. And so we welcome investors from all over the world,” he said.

Mahama further disclosed that Ghana’s approach was focused on attracting investment that benefits both the country and its partner rather than allowing geopolitical rivalries to shape economic decisions.

“It’s not about competition. It’s about investment and a fair return to everybody, including ourselves,” he said.

Mahama argued that investment should generate wider economic benefits, saying, “We’ve gone past the time where you had enclaves of prosperity surrounded by impoverished communities. It’s in the interest of the investor to have a safe environment. You cannot have prosperity in the midst of poverty. That itself is a danger to investments. And so it’s a win-win. It’s not a zero-sum game”.

Meanwhile, Mahama’s comment comes just days after Israel’s Ambassador to Ghana, HE Roey Gilad, questioned the Mahama government’s diplomatic approach to the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Israeli Ambassador to Ghana questioned why President John Dramani Mahama has been more outspoken about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and not the Russia-Ukraine war.

Speaking at an event, the Israeli envoy noted that Ghana had maintained a largely non-aligned position on the war between Russia and Ukraine, with limited public criticism of Moscow’s invasion.

He stated, “On the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Ghana is very much non-aligned. We don’t hear much criticism of Russia for their aggression against Ukraine”.

HE Roey Gilad contrasted this with what he described as the Ghanaian government’s vocal position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

He further asked Rev Ntim Fordjour, who also attended the event, whether he understood the apparent difference in the government’s responses to the two international conflicts.

He questioned, “But as for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the current government is very loud; bear in mind that you are a member of the opposition. Can you understand the two different patterns?”

However, the NPP MP distanced himself from speaking on behalf of the government, explaining that he was not a government spokesperson or an official representative of Ghana’s foreign policy.

Ntim Fordjour stated, “I cannot pretend to be an authority on the foreign policy of Ghana. Neither am I the government spokesperson or representative on government foreign policy”.

The NPP MP, however, noted that from a security-based perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel faces threats from both non-state actors and, at times, other states.

Ntim Fordjour added, “One country faces existential threats from non-state actors, and even at some point from state actors. So, at both asymmetric and symmetric levels, we are facing threats”.

Also, the Assin South MP referenced Ghana’s national security strategy, highlighting that it recognises terrorism as a global and regional threat capable of undermining domestic security.

According to Ntim Forjour, the strategy acknowledges the need for states to take essential measures to safeguard their national security interests.

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@ghnow_ The aunt of Nana Yaw, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, has vowed to summon those accused of killing him before the water gods to face spiritual consequences. #GHNow #fyp ♬ sonido original – el copaneco

Emelia Agbenyo not a threat, but Dr Asamoah appointed to frustrate Jean Mensa – Kofi Akpaloo

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Emelia Agbenyo not a threat, but Dr Asamoah appointed to frustrate Jean Mensa – Kofi Akpaloo

Percival Kofi Akpaloo, the Founder and Leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), has said Dr Joseph Kweku Asamoah was appointed as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) to frustrate Jean Mensa.

According to Kofi Akpaloo, the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo is not a threat, but he is worried about Dr Asamoah’s appointment.

Speaking on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5 FM, Kofi Akpaloo stated, “I don’t have any challenge regarding the appointment. You can even appoint Asiedu Nketiah as EC Chairperson, but the will of the people will determine who will assume the office of President.

President Mahama appointed Charlotte Osei, but he lost the elections. Former President Akufo-Addo appointed Jean Mensa and Bossman Asare and others, and they lost miserably in the 2024 elections. You only need to protect the ballot at the polling stations. The EC cannot rig any election. You only have to be vigilant.”

He added, “Let no one deceive you that Emelia Afi Agbenyo is going to do anything to favour the NDC. We should rather be concerned about the other Deputy Chairperson appointed. The only thing they can do is use Dr Asamoah. He is the one who lacks an understanding of the activities of the EC.

He has been appointed to come and frustrate Electoral Commissioner Jean Mensa. Go back and listen to his acceptance speech after the swearing-in. He lacked understanding of the EC job. So, I think Emelia is not a threat. There is an attempt to frustrate the EC Chair so she will resign, but the woman I know will not give up easily like that,” he added.

It will be recalled that President Mahama swore in the two new Deputy Chairs of the Commission, with the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo generating heated reactions.

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa also criticised President John Mahama over what he describes as double standards in the debate over Emelia Affi Agbenyo’s appointment.

Ablakwa insisted that concerns about political affiliations in appointments to the Electoral Commission must be applied consistently.

According to Ablakwa, although President Mahama did not act unconstitutionally in making the appointment, the opinion of political bias remained a concern that should not be dismissed.

He argued that the Electoral Commission should be composed of neutral and independent individuals to maintain public confidence.

Speaking on JOYNEWS, Ablakwa stated, “Those double standards are not helpful in our public discourse. I would have wished for an entirely different situation. Yes, constitutionally, the President has not acted unconstitutionally, but the optics don’t look good. And those who are criticising have the right, because we criticised when we were in opposition, and we believed that we were on the right footing”.

“She is a woman of impeccable integrity. But the optics don’t look good, and I have always maintained that. Let’s have very neutral, independent arbiters appointed to the Electoral Commission. If it was wrong yesterday, it was not the best yesterday. It cannot be excellent today.”

Ablakwa nevertheless defended Ms Agbenyo’s suitability for the role, describing her as a competent woman of impeccable integrity.

He stated, “I have to emphasise that I have known Madam Affi Agbenyo since my student activism days; many student leaders know her. She is very independent, fearless, and when she makes up her mind, you cannot… She was SRC Secretary.

In terms of her competence, in terms of love for country and the fact that she will not engage in blatant bias, it breaks my heart that she is put in this storm. I am not taking anything away from her competence, and the fact that she can do the job and she is a woman of integrity”.

@ghnow_ The aunt of the late Nana Yaw, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, has appealed to anyone who owes him money to pay it to his mother. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Emotional scenes at the Teshie District Court as the mother of the late Nana Yaw, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, confronts the three suspects accused of kidnapping and murdering her son. #GHnow #fyp ♬ son original – Alexis Carlier

Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang breaks silence on Obuasi SHTS abuse exposé

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Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang breaks silence on Obuasi SHTS abuse exposé

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Earlier, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Director of Communications, has slammed Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang for failing to comment on allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).

According to Miracles Aboagye, the Vice-President’s silence is very loud and disappointing.

Miracles Aboagye argued that Ghana’s first female Vice-President was expected to be more vocal on matters involving the protection of children, particularly girls, stressing that her position in government placed her in a unique position to advocate for female students.

Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Wednesday, October 21, Prof Opoku-Agyemang stated, “People expect to hear the Vice-President’s voice, whether you like it or not. They expect that the female Vice-President should stand up for girls, should stand up for the female child. And the silence is very loud”.

Also, Mavis Hawa Koomson, the National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP),  has fired shots at the Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, over her continued silence on issues affecting women in Ghana.

According to Hawa Koomson, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, despite being the first female Vice President of Ghana, has failed to publicly address critical issues concerning women.

Hawa Koomson argued that Professor Opoku-Agyemang has been disappointing and embarrassing to Ghanaian women.

The NPP National Women’s Organiser further called on the Vice President to break her silence and speak out on matters affecting women.

Hawa Koomson further questioned how the Vice President would feel if her own granddaughter were subjected to similar alleged sexual abuse.

Speaking in an interview on Adom FM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Hawa Koomson stated, “I am calling on the Vice President, who is a woman and a grandmother, to ask herself whether she would be happy if someone did this to her granddaughter. His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama should also ask himself whether he would be happy if someone did this to his daughter”.

“So, I am begging Her Excellency the Vice President to speak about these issues because she is disgracing women. Whenever issues concerning women arise in this country, she remains silent. For once, she should speak so that we can applaud her,” she added.

Hawa Koomson’s remarks come on the heels of the growing public concern over allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School.

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Video – Strong winds send materials crashing down from Villaggio building under construction

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Video – Strong winds send materials crashing down from Villaggio building under construction

A video has emerged showing strong winds sending materials crashing down from a building under construction at Villaggio in Spanner, a suburb of Accra, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

The viral footage, shared on X, captured the moment sections of the structure, which appeared to be an extension of the Villaggio Hotel, gave way amid the strong winds.

The video showed what appeared to be large concrete blocks and other debris tumbling from the building as people nearby scrambled to safety.

Loud noises could also be heard coming from the structure moments before parts of it began falling.

A man recording the incident stated, “The building dey collapse. The side of the building is falling off.”

It remains unclear whether construction workers were present at the site when the incident occurred.

Meanwhile, authorities have not reported any casualties in connection with the incident as of the time of writing.

Some Ghanaians reacting to the video stated, “i don’t think it’s part of the building; it could be some of the materials stored in the building or leftover materials.

Whether these were construction materials or parts of the building itself, it raises serious questions about site safety and how materials are secured, especially during heavy winds. The developers need to investigate and ensure this does not put lives at risk”.

A netizen added, “Let’s be mindful of social media captions because this shows a clear sign of materials not properly stored but not part of the building. Also, the PM must be held accountable for failing to install perimeter safety netting to protect workers and the public from falling objects”.

“The structure is not failing (the building is not breaking). It could be a planned demolition of the blocks, or the newly laid blocks on that stretch, not yet joined to the columns, are breaking off due to the heavy wind.

The only problem is there is no safety net around the building”, one X user alleged.

In related news, Massimiliano Colasuonno Taricone, the Consul of Ghana to Italy and Trasacco Boss, has passionately rebutted claims that the luxury Villaggio apartment complex causes Accra flooding.

The Trasacco Boss was replying to a netizen who claimed the luxury Villaggio apartment is one of the major causes of the flood issue.

The netizen in his post claimed, “If we seriously want to talk about the flood issue, then this building is one of the major causes”.

However, Massimiliano Colasuonno Taricone in his reply, argued that Villaggio is not only the vanguard of Accra’s design but a model for how drainage systems should be implemented and managed.

He cited heavy private investments in drainage protection, litter prevention, and monthly cleaning at its low-lying site.

In a post on X, the Trasacco Boss argued, “In the past, I have tried in vain to explain, to nameless, empty-headed people like this one, that Villaggio represents not only the vanguard of Accra’s design but also a model for how drainage systems should be implemented and managed.

I have spoken about the funds invested to protect drainage points from littering and, above all, the money we spend monthly to clean them, even though there is a waste collection company that is supposed to do the job”.

He further accused critics of spreading unscientific “urban legends,” scapegoating wealthy developments and politicians instead of addressing personal failures in waste management and environmental respect that worsen floods.

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@ghnow_ Five Suspects in Firearms Trafficking Case adjourned to November 4th #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ LIVE | Five suspects arrive at the Circuit Court to face charges of conspiracy, illicit trafficking of firearms and ammunition, and unlawful possession of weapons. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – Abama_studios🎥

Agents charging above 5% breaking the law – Rent Control Commissioner

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Agents charging above 5% breaking the law – Rent Control Commissioner

Frederick Opoku, the Acting Rent Control Commissioner, has warned rental agents and brokers against charging tenants commissions exceeding the legally permitted 5% of the annual rent.

He described agents who demand 10% commissions as unlawful.

According to Mr Opoku, Section 25(1) of the Rent Act, 1963 (Act 220), prohibits agents, brokers and intermediaries from charging commissions above 5% of the annual rent.

He disclosed that the Rent Control Department would collaborate with the Real Estate Agency Council to clamp down on agents who violate the law.

Speaking at a press conference, Mr Opoku said, “Agents who take 10% is unlawful and that they need to be criminalised.”

He further revealed that the department would intensify efforts to rid the rental market of unqualified operators who engage in unlawful practices.

Mr Opoku also questioned the practice of charging tenants fees for rental arrangements they did not initiate, arguing that tenants should not be made to bear the cost of transactions they were not responsible for.

“The question is, have the tenants in any way contracted the property to give out?” he asked.

Beyond the issue of agent commissions, the Acting Rent Control Commissioner cautioned landlords against using unlawful means to evict tenants.

He warned against forcibly removing tenants, changing locks, confiscating or removing their belongings, and disconnecting essential utilities to compel them to vacate rented premises.

“Ownership of the rental property does not confer an unrestricted right to remove a tenant outside lawful procedures,” he said.

Mr Opoku’s remarks underscore the department’s stated intention to strengthen enforcement of rental regulations, protect tenants from unlawful charges and ensure that landlords follow due process when seeking to recover their properties.

In related news, the Acting Rent Commissioner has announced that the former Akufo-Addo government blew $1.7 million of taxpayers’ money on a non-existent digitalisation deal without any contract.

The acting Rent Commissioner detailed that  $1.4 million was released as the first tranche for the project, revealing that the digital platforms were not delivered despite the disbursement.

According to the Acting Rent Commissioner, he has not been able to find the contract for the deal since he became Rent Commissioner.

Speaking on Okay FM on September 29, 2026, Frederick Opoku stated, “Ghanaians are their own enemies, and we are killing ourselves in this country. Somewhere in 2024, we heard that rent control had been digitised under the NPP government. Can you believe that the former government dished out $1.7M of taxpayers’ money for the digitalisation process of rent control?”

“Per my records today, I am sorry and sad because, out of this $1.7M, $1.4M, which was the first tranche of money allocated, was released for the process without a contract. I have been asking for the contract since I came, but have received nothing. Thereafter, they came and demanded $360,000,” he added.

Frederick Opoku disclosed that per the project proposal, landlords were supposed to be registered and provided with tablets.

“Lastly, they said they were registering landlords and would give them tablets, but that didn’t happen,” he revealed.

“I have written to the Minister of Works and Housing to investigate because we are poised to get our systems. If they had done the digital platforms, I would have taken over from where they left off and continued the work,” he disclosed.

“Ghanaians should question the previous government over the current state of rent control. We can’t continue to create, loot, and share. We can’t allow taxpayers’ money to go to waste, so heads must roll… we must go and search for that money,” he called.

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19-year-old woman arrested for allegedly stabbing her 33-year-old boyfriend to death

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19-year-old woman arrested for allegedly stabbing her 33-year-old boyfriend to death

The Ghana Police Service have arrested 19-year-old Emmanuella Asante for allegedly stabbing her 33-year-old boyfriend, Enoch Abrokwa, to death during a disagreement at Ofankor Barrier in Accra.

The suspect has been remanded into police custody and is expected to reappear in court on November 3, 2026, as investigations continue.

The Police, in a statement issued on October 21, 2026, stated, “1. The Tesano Divisional Police Command is investigating the death of 33-year-old Enoch Abrokwa, who was allegedly stabbed by his 19-year-old girlfriend, Emmanuella Asante, during a misunderstanding at Ofankor Barrier in Accra.

2. Preliminary investigations indicate that on Friday, 9th October 2026, a disagreement ensued between the suspect and the deceased at his business premises. The confrontation allegedly escalated, resulting in the accused person stabbing the deceased in the chest with a piece of broken glass.

3. The deceased was rushed to a hospital at Taifa-Burkina and later referred to the Ridge Hospital, where he underwent surgery for a deep wound that affected his intestines. He, however, died on 14th October 2026 while receiving treatment

4. The accused person was arrested on 10th October 2026 and brought to the Police by the complainant and three others. She reportedly admitted to stabbing the deceased and remains in Police custody as investigations continue

5. The accused, Emmanuella Asante, was put before the court and remanded into Police custody to reappear on 3rd November 2026

6. The Accra Regional Police Command urges the public to resolve disagreements peacefully and refrain from violence. The public is also encouraged to cooperate with the Police as investigations continue and appropriate action is taken in accordance with the law”.

In other news, the Ghana Police Service has disclosed that the husband of Nana Akua Addo, who was arrested over alleged physical, emotional and economic abuse and was expected to appear in court today, has reportedly been hospitalised.

According to the Police, the accused person, Harold Norman, was arrested on 27th August after his wife petitioned the CID over the alleged abuse.

The Police disclosed he was subsequently granted police enquiry bail with two sureties.

His lawyer informed the police that he had been admitted to hospital. DOVVSU officers have since visited the facility to verify the claim and will ensure his appearance after his discharge.

In a statement dated Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the Police stated, “On 20th August 2026, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) received a petition from Rosemond Akua Adobea alleging that her husband had subjected her to physical, emotional and economic abuse,

Preliminary investigations revealed that a case involving the couple had previously been handled by the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Lakeside and Ministries Police Stations in July 2026.

Following receipt of the petition, the suspect, Harold Norman, was arrested on 27th August 2026 at his residence to assist with investigations. A caution statement was subsequently obtained from him, and on 29th August, 2026 he was granted a Police enquiry bail with two sureties while investigation continued,

The accused person, due to be put before court today, was, however, his lawyer notified Police that his client had been admitted at the hospital and was therefore unable to appear before the court as had been scheduled.

Investigators from DOVVSU have visited the said hospital to verify the claim and are monitoring the situation to ensure he is arraigned immediately upon discharge from the hospital,

The Criminal Investigation Department is working with the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection to ensure the provision of social welfare services for the victim and the children.

The Ghana Police Service remains committed to protecting victims of domestic violence and ensuring that complaints brought before the Service are investigated professionally and fairly”.

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‘I leave them in the hands of my gods’ – Kojo Bamba curses persons accusing him of stealing

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‘I leave them in the hands of my gods’ – Kojo Bamba curses persons accusing him of stealing

Kojo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, the first National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has rained curses on some persons accusing him of stealing someone’s phone at Kejetia.

Kojo Bamba, in the viral video, vowed to deal ruthlessly with all the people who are spreading falsehoods about him.

Speaking in a viral video shared on X, Kojo Bamba stated, “I’m leaving them in the hands of my ancestors, my gods, the ghosts of my fathers and my forefathers; they would call them for them to answer where they saw me stealing a phone at Kejetia, where they saw me wearing a mask to attack someone.

“The time is coming; they would all be exposed. Those who are going to be bedridden would be. The gods are going to break them down so that they would not tarnish anybody’s image again”.

According to Kojo Bamba, he would not sue any of his accusers for defamation.

“I will make sure I would do it. I’m not going to take any person to court, but I would take them to a ‘court’ that would make them answer.

“And these people who have been saying stupid things about me, but you don’t know, some of you are on my live, change before it is too late. When the time comes, I will make a sacrifice of you, and you would regret it,” he added.

In related news, Kojo Bamba has clarified his relationship with Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B.

Kojo Bamba once again dismissed speculation of a rift between himself and Henry Nana Boakye.

According to Kojo Bamba, Nana B is still his boss despite the NPP  leadership changes.

Speaking in a viral video shared on TikTok, Kojo Bamba stated, “Nana B is still my boss. Once a boss, always a boss. People think we have issues, but we don’t, and we won’t have any issues.”

Also, Kojo Bamba has clarified that there are no issues with Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B) or any of the newly elected national executives, adding that they are all committed to working together for the good of the party.

He also clarified rumours suggesting there were attempts to exchange his position with Nana B after he won the election are untrue.

Speaking in a video shared on social media on October 7, 2026, Kojo Bamba stated, “Some of you are also saying that I have an issue with Nana B. I want you people to know that I don’t have any issue with Nana B. In fact, I have worked with him for about 10 years now, and we haven’t once argued.

“Before the delegate conference, we went our separate ways because we were all focused on campaigning, but after the conference, I called him and Nana Akomea… So there is no problem between us,” he added.

Meanwhile, Henry Nana Boakye has also clarified claims alleging that Kojo Bamba previously worked as his driver and bodyguard.

Nana B dismissed claims, stating that Kojo Bamba was neither his driver nor his bodyguard.

According to Nana B, he rather appointed Kojo Bamba to be in charge of the national youth wing’s operations and security.

He further disclosed that he had worked with Bamba for more than 10 years and was confident in his abilities.

Speaking in an interview with Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Thursday, October 15, Nana B stated, “I have heard a lot of narratives that he was my driver; he was my bodyguard. He was never my driver. He was never my bodyguard”.

“I rather appointed him to be in charge of the national youth wing’s operations and security. And again, when I was National Organiser, I appointed him again to be in charge of operations and security at the office of the National Organiser,” he added.

Nana B further described Mr Bamba as experienced and capable, expressing confidence that he would contribute to the NPP’s efforts to return to power in 2028.

“What is important is for us to work together. And as I said, we have already worked together for 10 years, and we’ve had some results,” he said.

“I believe that he is going to add something very unique to our quest to recapture power in 2028,” he added.

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“The silence is very loud” – Miracles Aboagye tells Prof Opoku-Agyemang over Obuasi SHTS scandal

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“The silence is very loud” – Miracles Aboagye tells Prof Opoku-Agyemang over Obuasi SHTS scandal

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Director of Communications, has slammed Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang for failing to comment on allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).

According to Miracles Aboagye, the Vice-President’s silence is very loud and disappointing.

Miracles Aboagye argued that Ghana’s first female Vice-President was expected to be more vocal on matters involving the protection of children, particularly girls, stressing that her position in government placed her in a unique position to advocate for female students.

Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Wednesday, October 21, Prof Opoku-Agyemang stated, “People expect to hear the Vice-President’s voice, whether you like it or not. They expect that the female Vice-President should stand up for girls, should stand up for the female child. And the silence is very loud”.

Also, Mavis Hawa Koomson, the National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP),  has fired shots at the Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, over her continued silence on issues affecting women in Ghana.

According to Hawa Koomson, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, despite being the first female Vice President of Ghana, has failed to publicly address critical issues concerning women.

Hawa Koomson argued that Professor Opoku-Agyemang has been disappointing and embarrassing to Ghanaian women.

The NPP National Women’s Organiser further called on the Vice President to break her silence and speak out on matters affecting women.

Hawa Koomson further questioned how the Vice President would feel if her own granddaughter were subjected to similar alleged sexual abuse.

Speaking in an interview on Adom FM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Hawa Koomson stated, “I am calling on the Vice President, who is a woman and a grandmother, to ask herself whether she would be happy if someone did this to her granddaughter. His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama should also ask himself whether he would be happy if someone did this to his daughter”.

“So, I am begging Her Excellency the Vice President to speak about these issues because she is disgracing women. Whenever issues concerning women arise in this country, she remains silent. For once, she should speak so that we can applaud her,” she added.

Hawa Koomson’s remarks come on the heels of the growing public concern over allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School.

Meanwhile, the police have disclosed that a 20-year-old Form Two student of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, accompanied by her father, lodged a complaint with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) in Obuasi on August 4, 2026.

Additionally, Investigative Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has disclosed that the number of students who have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse involving the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School has risen from 16 to 19.

According to Manasseh Azure, three additional students had reportedly come forward.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe on Sunday, October 18, Manasseh Azure stated, “From yesterday, my sources at the school told me the number has grown to 19. So way more names have come up, and it is likely there will be more, because some didn’t give a report”.

@ghnow_ “That is why I like the Nigerians. They would take the law into their own hands and hang you to death.” — A sympathizer of the late Circle-based phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, reacts after the court adjourned the case involving three suspects accused of kidnapping and murdering him to November 3. #GHnow ♬ original sound – Levinny Pode🐃
@ghnow_ “Nana Yaw did not get anyone pregnant,” the aunt of the late Circle phone dealer, Nana Yaw, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, says, dismissing claims surrounding his personal life. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

‘We deserve a pat on the back’ – Ghana’s High Commissioner to SA defends 15 errors in 1,964 records

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‘We deserve a pat on the back’ – Ghana’s High Commissioner to SA defends 15 errors in 1,964 records

Benjamin Quashie, Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, has defended the team responsible for evacuating Ghanaians fleeing xenophobic attacks in the country.

According to Benjamin Quashie, 15 errors identified in the records of 1,964 evacuees should not overshadow the team’s efforts, adding that the team deserves a pat on the back.

He argued that the mistakes occurred amid intense pressure to organise the evacuation to ensure the safe return of affected Ghanaians.

Speaking in an interview on Eyewitness News on Citi FM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa stated, “If out of 1,964 and we’ve made errors in just 15 names, I think that we deserve a pat on the back, especially with the kind of pressure we had and how we had to quickly improvise and ensure that there was value for money”.

“We had to quickly work around the clock to get them out of harm’s way and get them into Ghana,” he added.

He further addressed concerns about discrepancies in the evacuation records, revealing that information submitted to the ministry had been provided by South Africa’s Border Management Authority (BMA), which conducts the final screening of evacuees at the airport.

Benjamin Quashie disclosed that three agencies were involved in the process: South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs, the BMA and the Ghana High Commission.

He revealed that the High Commission contacted the BMA after identifying the discrepancies, and the authority indicated that it had corrected the errors on its end.

“The information that we had is what we gave to the Ministry, and sincerely and fairly, the Ministry only spoke to the document that we sent to them. And that document came from the Border Management Authority of South Africa,” he said.

Benjamin Quashie, however, accepted responsibility for the errors identified in the records.

His comment follows Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa admitting to errors in the records of 15 evacuees’ birth dates of Ghanaians evacuated from the country.

In a press statement dated October 19, 2026, the High Commission said the errors occurred during the transcription of passport details by its officials.

According to Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa, passport expiry dates were mistakenly recorded as dates of birth.

“The High Commission takes responsibility for the minor clerical errors which affect only 15 individuals out of the 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated,” the statement said.

“Our verification of the records indicates that the dates interpreted as dates of birth were, in fact, passport expiry dates.”

The High Commission acknowledged that its officials made errors while transcribing passport details, attributing the mistakes to the emergency circumstances surrounding the evacuation of distressed Ghanaians.

“However, these minor clerical errors do not invalidate the identities of the evacuees, their participation in the evacuation exercise, or the fact that they received the approved reintegration and transportation allowances.”

The High Commission maintained that all Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa underwent the required identification, data-processing and departure formalities before leaving the country; subsequently provided corrected details for the 15 individuals to facilitate updates.

The mission, in their statement, also supplied the right birth dates and passport expiry dates for several people referenced.

“These details confirm the identities of the persons concerned and the corresponding travel documentation,” the statement said.

“The High Commission fully respects the important role of the media in promoting transparency and accountability. In that spirit, we encourage verification with the appropriate official sources whenever apparent discrepancies arise in administrative records,” it added.

The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, statement follows: Data released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa has raised questions about the accuracy of the records after several entries reportedly contained impossible dates of birth, including years 2034 and 2036.

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1-3-3 shift already happening – 24-hour Chief Programme Officer says

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1-3-3 shift already happening – 24-hour Chief Programme Officer says

Abdul-Nasser Suglo Alidu, the Chief Programme Officer of the 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat, has replied to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, claiming that the  ‘1-3-3’ shift model under the Mahama government flagship policy is already being implemented.

According to Abdul-Nasser Suglo Alidu, the 1-3-3 employment model under the government’s flagship policy is being piloted at some workplaces.

He disclosed that some fuel stations and firms affiliated with the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) have begun implementing the model.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, Abdul-Nasser Suglo Alidu stated, “We have a lot of people characterising the 24-hour economy as just being about 1-3-3, and then go ahead to say every company is not operating 1-3-3 and because of that, it has failed. If you think of it as 1-3-3 businesses operating multi-shift, that is happening, so anybody who says that is not happening is being very disingenuous. Within the government sector alone, there are about eleven state enterprises that are currently doing multi-shift”.

“You know about what is happening in the petroleum sector, where about 268 fuel stations are piloting this multi-shift. Even within the AGI, there are about 33 companies today that have confirmed that they are running this. So if anybody says that is not happening, they are not looking at it,” he added.

“So it’s surprising to hear him [Bawumia] say some of the things he’s saying because he is an economist and he absolutely knows better than what he was talking about. A lot of people are trying to characterise the 24-hour economy as just being about 1-3-3, and then we go ahead to try to say, well, it’s 1-3-3; we are not seeing it. Every company is not operating 1-3-3, and because of that, it has failed. No,” he said.

The 24-hour Chief Programme Officer made this known while responding to criticism from former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

Speaking at the NPP’s National Thanksgiving Service at the Church of Pentecost in Sunyani, Dr Bawumia stated, “As you can all attest, things are not going well. Things are really hard for the people. And when you ask them what they have done, they will tell you that inflation is down and the dollar is down. The reason we all want inflation and the dollar to go down is that we want it to have a positive impact and make life and the cost of living easier. But if inflation and the dollar go down and the people are suffering, is that how we want it?”.

“You cannot have a stable economy with people suffering. The stability should be a way of improving the lives of the people. So what is the use of the stability they are talking about when the people are suffering?”

Dr Bawumia added, “Have cocoa farmers benefited? They told them they will pay them 6000 cedis per bag. Has that happened? Have cashew farmers benefited? They told cashew farmers to look for land and expand their farms because they will pay them more, but that has not happened. Soybean, rice and maize farmers have all been deceived. Teachers, too, are the same. Same with nurses and doctors. Traders are also complaining because people are not buying their goods”.

“Galamsey is even worse. Maybe when they mentioned 1:3:3, they meant galamsey because galamsey has now more than tripled. Dr Sam Jonah said our river bodies now look like chocolate milk. They said they would end galamsey within one month, but they have failed”.

“They promised Ghanaians a new economy called a 24-hour economy. We have been waiting for nearly 2 years to see it, but it has not happened. Clearly they did not even understand what they were talking about. It was campaign propaganda to deceive Ghanaians. They said 1:3:3 – one job for three people, and the question Ghanaians are asking is, where are the jobs? They also promised to complete Agenda 111 hospitals, but they have failed”.

He added, “One is a paper economy – they say inflation is down and the exchange rate is down. The second economy is the pocket economy – the high cost of living and your sufferings. That is more important to the people of Ghana. The stability of the economy is meaningless if it cannot be linked to the liberation of the suffering of our people”.

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“We have MOUs with our partners” – Major Mantey defends NACOC’s involvement in Abu Trica’s arrest

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“We have MOUs with our partners” – Major Mantey defends NACOC’s involvement in Abu Trica’s arrest

Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, the Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), has explained why the commission collaborated with other security agencies in an operation that led to the arrest of Frederick Kumi, commonly known as Abu Trica.

It will be recalled that in an interview on Lawson TV on June 1, 2026, Alexander Twum-Barimah, the Deputy Director-General of NACOC, stated that the operation to arrest businessman and socialite Abu Trica lasted 12 hours.

According to the Deputy Director-General of NACOC, there was a court order issued for Abu Trica’s arrest, revealing that it took 12 hours to execute the operation, involving three teams who played different roles.

“The operation lasted about 12 hours. Three teams were involved: two operating in Accra and one in the Central Region. So how are you using a 1-minute 20-second video to judge a 12-hour operation? It was a 12-hour operation, and that was the order of the court”, he stated.

Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, during his appearance at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sitting, was questioned by the committee’s Vice-Chairperson, Opoku Ansah Davis, about why NACOC, which specialises in drug-related offences, was involved in an operation concerning cybercrime.

He disclosed, “Honourable, we have so many MOUs with our partners, and we demand the same from them when we need their support. I have some specialised units, purely funded by some of our partners, and as part of the MOU, we work with their intelligence agencies, and so when they are handicapped, we work with them.

“In this particular case, we worked with the Cyber Authority; we worked with the CID; we worked with the police, and at the time that they needed that particular operation to be conducted, narcotics was best suited for it,” he explained.

“Let me say proudly that we have a very professional team that can do so many things that people are not privy to. The only thing is that we don’t come public, and so for this particular operation, they needed narcotics specialists to do it, and that is why they did it,” he said.

“You’d be surprised to know that I was personally there when they first hit the targets, just to be sure that the things were rightly done,” he added.

“So, it is not that we do things outside our scope. We work within the MOU with our partners and with the laws of the land. When it became necessary for us to hand them over to the CID for onward movement, we handed them over without holding back,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Digital investigations professional David N A Quarcoo, who describes himself as a confidant of Ghanaian businessman Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has dismissed claims that he has named individuals in connection with his alleged US$8 million romance scam case.

According to Mr Quarcoo, Abu Trica has neither named nor mentioned any individual in relation to the case, describing the alleged reports suggesting otherwise as fake.

David N A Quarcoo stated, “Since the last court time that Abu Trica went, he hasn’t even seen his lawyer again. I speak to the lawyer three times a week. How can that be a case that we are going through discovery? How can he mention names?

This morning, Abu Trica and I were talking about this on a video call, and we were just laughing over the matter,” he said.

His video comes on the heels of reports circulating on social media alleging that Abu Trica, who is currently facing trial in the United States over an alleged US$8 million romance fraud case, has named a prominent Ghanaian politician.

According to the reports, Abu Trica allegedly disclosed during questioning that a prominent politician from the Central Region, who currently holds a government position, and several other individuals were allegedly linked to a romance scam operation.

The reports further claim that the names of the individuals allegedly mentioned have been shared with security authorities in both Ghana and the United States as investigations into the case continue.

However, the allegations circulating on social media have not been independently verified.

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@ghnow_ Emotional scenes at the Teshie District Court as the mother of the late Nana Yaw, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, confronts the three suspects accused of kidnapping and murdering her son. #GHnow #fyp ♬ son original – Alexis Carlier
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‘Obuasi SHTS headmaster has not been arrested’ – ASP Lloyd Baidoo contradicts Interior Minister

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‘Obuasi SHTS headmaster has not been arrested’ – ASP Lloyd Baidoo contradicts Interior Minister

ASP Lloyd Baidoo, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ashanti South Regional Police Command, has contradicted Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka over claims that the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, has been arrested.

According to ASP Baidoo, the headmaster has not been arrested, to the best of his knowledge, and is currently at home.

Speaking on Adom FM, he stated, “As I speak to you, he has not been arrested. He is at home. So far, to the best of my knowledge, no arrest has been made.”

His comments come amid reports that Zakaria Abdulai has been arrested in connection with allegations of sexual misconduct.

The Interior Minister, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, had earlier disclosed the arrest when he appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Mr Muntaka also indicated that the case had been transferred from the regional level to Police Headquarters for further investigation.

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

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

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

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

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

The conflicting accounts from the Interior Minister and the police spokesperson have raised questions about the headmaster’s arrest status as investigations into the allegations continue.

Meanwhile, the interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, has broken his silence concerning the allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students against him.

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

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

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

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

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

Additionally, one of the victims featured in Manasseh Azure Awuni’s investigative documentary, Inside the Dreaded Headmaster’s Bungalow, has recounted an alleged sexual abuse incident involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (Obuasi SHTS).

The victim, identified as Victim A, described how the headmaster allegedly subjected her to sexual abuse while she was in his bungalow.

According to the Victim, he was raped by the headmaster of Obuasi SHTS but never got justice, even after reporting the incident to the appropriate authorities.

Speaking in the documentary, Victim A stated, “He held my hand and used it to rub his manhood, took off my shorts and forced himself on me. After that, he gave me GH¢100 and warned me not to mention it to anyone.”

Also, another Victim identified as Victim B alleged that the headmaster gave her oil and instructed her to stroke his private parts. When she refused, he allegedly threatened her, reminding her that he had locked her inside the bungalow and that nobody knew she was there.

“He gave me oil and asked me to stroke his private parts. When I refused, he reminded me that he had locked me in and nobody knew I was in his bungalow, threatening that he could kill me and nobody would find out. He ejaculated four times before allowing me to leave,” she recounted.

Their account forms part of the allegations presented in the documentary by Manasseh Azure, which examines claims of sexual abuse involving the headmaster and raises questions about how school authorities responded to complaints from students.

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@ghnow_ “He ejaculated four times before allowing me to go” – Victim recounts alleged sexual assault by Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ “He held my hands and rubbed them on his manhood” – Victim recounts alleged sexual abuse involving Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

‘NDC regional executives involved in World Cup visa scandal’  – Sammi Awuku

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‘NDC regional executives involved in World Cup visa scandal’  – Sammi Awuku

Sammi Awuku, the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, has alleged that some regional executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) were involved in the 2026 FIFA World Cup visa scandal.

According to Sammi Awuku, information he has gathered suggests government appointees tasked NDC regional executives with collecting money from individuals interested in travelling abroad during the World Cup.

Sammi Awuku further disclosed that the pressure had mounted on the regional executives following public disclosures about the alleged visa scandal.

Speaking in an interview with UTV, Sammi Awuku stated, “The NPP has about 35 of these NDC scandals, and they will be rolled out from now until the elections. In this month alone, haven’t we discussed two of them? The World Cup visa scandal. I can confidently tell you today that some NDC regional executives were the conduit the appointees used to collect money for this World Cup scandal”.

“We will mount a challenge to their reset agenda. I maintain that some of the NDC regional executives were involved. So when the pressure started, it was not the appointees who came under pressure first, but the regional executives who mobilised the funds”.

Sammi Awuku further stated, “This is not rocket science; if they want it, we will provide them with names and voice notes. On constituency platforms, it’s voice notes because not everyone is good at English to type”.

Meanwhile, details have emerged in the alleged visa scandal linked to Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with investigations revealing how prospective travellers were reportedly recruited through contractors and intermediaries and charged thousands of dollars for assistance with visa applications.

According to JoyNews journalist Muftawu Nabila Abdulai, speaking on Monday, October 12, 2026, disclosed that a list of 90 people presented as event coordinators and volunteers for the tournament was forwarded to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation by the then Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.

Meanwhile, Kofi Adams, the Sports Minister, has distanced himself from the 2026 World Cup visa scandal, accusing TRIBE Culture Fest of defrauding individuals who paid for assistance to secure visas.

According to Kofi Adams, the petitions submitted to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) indicated that the company and some individuals had received money in connection with the visa arrangements.

Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, October 13, Kofi Adams stated, “They may have been doing a so-called genuine business, but on this occasion and in this particular matter, they have defrauded the people, and they must be held liable for it and all others, including any government official who is found to have involved himself or herself in any way”.

“One of them actually petitioned the CID to indicate that, look, when we return from the World Cup, people are pursuing us. I’ve made some refunds. The rest are refusing to make refunds even after a series of meetings,” he said.

Kofi Adams further stressed that no government funds had been lost, arguing that the money was allegedly paid by private individuals without the government’s knowledge.

“No government money has been lost. It is individuals who paid this money to them, on the blind side of the government arrangement,” he said.

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US makes fresh move on health deal after Ghana rejects initial MoU

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US makes fresh move on health deal after Ghana rejects initial MoU

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, has disclosed that the United States has resubmitted a revised MoU after Ghana rejected the proposed $109 million health funding compact.

The Health Minister’s revelation follows Mahama’s disclosure that the United States had requested further discussions with Ghana to amend or remove some provisions of the proposed health funding agreement.

He disclosed that the government is expected to continue reviewing the revised document before deciding whether to proceed with the proposed partnership.

Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, October 19, Mr Akandoh stated, “As of the last time I checked, they resubmitted another MoU because we decided not to go with the first one. And we are looking at it, and we’ll go to Cabinet for consideration”.

He further argued that he is under no pressure to sign a proposed health funding agreement with the United States.

According to the Health Minister, the government will make a decision in Ghana’s best interest.

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh stated, “No, I’m never under any pressure. Trust us to take the best decision in the interest of the country”.

“We need partnership, but we need partnership with respect and dignity. So these fragmentations and tendencies and promises of partnership — no, we will have to move from dependency to dignity, from fragmentation to solidarity,” he added.

He added, “I’ve heard some people saying it is not individual data. They were looking for aggregated data. Whether aggregated data or individual data is data,” he said.

“So you also have to tell yourself Ghana first. So we came from Ghana first to meet America First,” he said.

It will be recalled that some weeks ago President John Dramani Mahama defended and explained Ghana’s decision to reject a proposed health compact from the United States.

Mahama described some of the US health deal conditions as humiliating and unacceptable.

According to John Mahama, the compact was presented as a replacement for health funding previously provided through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

He disclosed that the $100m US health compact was thrown out of Cabinet after a review by the Ministry of Health.

Mahama detailed that the Ministry of Health prepared a Cabinet Information Paper after examining the agreement and flagged several provisions.

He disclosed that the proposed compact required Ghana to provide the United States with its pathogen profile and medical records, which President Mahama said raised concerns about the country’s health data.

Speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, President Mahama explained, “We received the Health Compact from the US to replace USAID funding, and Ghana is a sovereign nation, and we have our processes. We’re a democratic country, and so when the compact was received, the Health Ministry studied it and did what we call a cabinet information paper”.

“And so, the compact was brought to cabinet, and we flagged several things in the compact. One, it says that we shall give the United States our pathogen profile. It means what diseases are endemic in Ghana; what is the pathogen profile of a country,” Mahama added.

“They also say we should give our medical records. I mean, who takes another country’s medical records? And so that was strange,” he added.

“And then it also says we would have to put up a certain amount of money as part of the program into healthcare,” he said.

“And then it also says that any medications or any medical products that shall be brought into our country, our Food and Drugs Administration has absolutely no rights to inspect. I mean, it was humiliating, and so it was the compact that was thrown out in record time in our cabinet,” he added.

“We asked the health minister to inform the US ambassador that we didn’t need it, we’ll manage ourselves, and for a pittance, a hundred and something million dollars, and so we said, no, we didn’t want it, and we’re doing fine,” he noted.

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“We have 35 scandals of the NDC to expose” – Sammi Awuku reveals 

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“We have 35 scandals of the NDC to expose” – Sammi Awuku reveals 

Sammi Awuku, the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, has revealed that the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has identified about 35 alleged scandals involving the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).

According to Sammi Awuku, the NPP intends to expose the NDC’s 35 scandals before the 2028 general election.

The NPP Akuapem North MP disclosed that the party would progressively make the issues public between now and the next election.

He warned that the number could increase as more allegations emerge.

Speaking on UTV, Sammi Awuku stated, “My brother Ablakwa did a good job in opposition. Let me even salute him on that. On presidential travels, he was still able to give us quotations of how much the cost was, per hour of President Akufo-Addo’s flight”.

“So it should not be difficult now that you are the ones with all the documents to give us invoices of the flight. The flight they used was Ethiopian Airlines flights; we are in the industry”.

He further added, “NPP has enough information; that is why we are asking that the minister and the ministry give us the information we have requested for”.

He further added, “NPP, we have about 35 scandals of the NDC, and these would be rolled out from now till the 2028 elections. If some come up, it will be more than 35”.

Sammi Awuku further added, “With the World Cup, I can confidently tell you today that some regional executives of the NDC were the conduits the appointees used to collect money from unsuspecting victims”.

The amount of challenge we are going to mount for Ghanaians to weigh the NDC on their reset promises. When the pressure started, it did not come to the appointees it came to their regional executives who were in charge of the mobilisation. This is not rocket science; if they want it, we will provide them with names and voice notes”.

Meanwhile, the NPP have already turned the heat on Ablakwa, giving him 7 days to account for South Africa evacuation spending.

The NPP issued a seven-day deadline to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to disclose detailed records of expenditure on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, threatening to pursue additional action if the documents are not provided.

The party’s Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, announced the demand at a press briefing on Sunday, October 18, insisting that the government must account for the public funds reportedly used for the exercise.

According to the NPP, they want Ablakwa to release contracts and invoices for chartered flights, payment vouchers, signed payment records and a comprehensive list of all 1,964 evacuees, including evidence of payments made in respect of each individual.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye said the documents should be made available within seven days through the relevant Right to Information (RTI) process and to Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee.

The NPP is also demanding an explanation of the process used to select the charter flight operator, including whether the procurement complied with the Public Procurement Act.

Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, October 18, Miracles Aboagye stated, “Produce the complete set of documents within 7 days. Lay before the RTI requisition and Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee every charter invoice and contract, every payment voucher, every signed sheet, and the full list of 1,964 evacuees with proof of payment against each name”.

They further called on the Minister to account for the reported GH¢16 million expenditure, providing details of how the money was used and clarifying whether any portion was paid in cash or spent on purchases.

Questions have also been raised about information relating to ASKY Airlines and differences between two versions of a letter identified as CC/7. The NPP wants the discrepancies explained and confirmation of which version was presented to the Auditor-General.

The NPP is also proposing an independent audit by an internationally recognised firm. It wants the audit’s terms of reference and final findings published for public scrutiny.

Although the NPP welcomed the Auditor-General’s review of the expenditure, Mr Aboagye maintained that further accountability measures were necessary.

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@ghnow_ The suspect in the murder case of Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, has arrived at the Teshie District Court for a hearing. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
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‘For once, speak; you’re disgracing women’ – Hawa Koomson fires Prof Opoku-Agyemang

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‘For once, speak; you’re disgracing women’ – Hawa Koomson fires Prof Opoku-Agyemang

Mavis Hawa Koomson, the National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has fired shots at the Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, over her continued silence on issues affecting women in Ghana.

According to Hawa Koomson, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, despite being the first female Vice President of Ghana, has failed to publicly address critical issues concerning women.

Hawa Koomson argued that Professor Opoku-Agyemang has been disappointing and embarrassing to Ghanaian women.

The NPP National Women’s Organiser further called on the Vice President to break her silence and speak out on matters affecting women.

Hawa Koomson further questioned how the Vice President would feel if her own granddaughter were subjected to similar alleged sexual abuse.

Speaking in an interview on Adom FM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Hawa Koomson stated, “I am calling on the Vice President, who is a woman and a grandmother, to ask herself whether she would be happy if someone did this to her granddaughter. His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama should also ask himself whether he would be happy if someone did this to his daughter”.

“So, I am begging Her Excellency the Vice President to speak about these issues because she is disgracing women. Whenever issues concerning women arise in this country, she remains silent. For once, she should speak so that we can applaud her,” she added.

Hawa Koomson’s remarks come on the heels of the growing public concern over allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School.

Meanwhile, Zakaria Abdulai, the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School(SHTS), has been arrested over sexual misconduct allegations.

The Interior Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, made the disclosure when he appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additionally, Investigative Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has disclosed that the number of students who have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse involving the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School has risen from 16 to 19.

According to Manasseh Azure, three additional students had reportedly come forward.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe on Sunday, October 18, Manasseh Azure stated, “From yesterday, my sources at the school told me the number has grown to 19. So way more names have come up, and it is likely there will be more, because some didn’t give a report”.

@ghnow_ “He ejaculated four times before allowing me to go” – Victim recounts alleged sexual assault by Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ “He held my hands and rubbed them on his manhood” – Victim recounts alleged sexual abuse involving Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Almost every school has one or two teachers involved in sexual misconduct – Teacher

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Almost every school has one or two teachers involved in sexual misconduct – Teacher

Stephen Desu, a teacher at Ekumpoano Catholic Basic School, has stated that sexual misconduct by teachers is widespread across Ghana’s schools, alleging that almost every school has one or two teachers involved.

According to Stephen Desu, sexual misconduct by teachers has persisted for years but was often not openly acknowledged.

Speaking on  Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, October 20, Stephen Desu stated, “And almost every school, if all of us will be politically correct with everything, everybody is aware that in almost every school, there is one or there are two teachers who are engaged in this”.

Stephen Desu disclosed that sexual misconduct is at the primary and junior high school levels as well, but the problem is worse at the SHS level.

“At the primary level, the problem is there. At the JHS level, it’s there. But it’s worse. It’s worse at the SHS level,” he said.

He added, “And sometimes a teacher will be at a primary school and say, no, I wish to go to the SHS. Why? Because that’s where he can exhibit his predatory, you know, sexual misbehaviour”.

“And any time you have a situation where people are not punished for wrongdoing, it begins to fester. And more people learn from that misbehaviour and continue to do the wrong things. And a lot of people copy,” he said.

Also, Stephen Desu alleged that some teachers in senior high schools compete with male students for the attention of female students.

He revealed that some teachers punish boys who attempt to get close to the girls.

“It’s like sometimes they are fighting male students over the girls they are interested in,” Mr Desu said on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, October 20.

“Yes, over girls in the schools. And if you try to get close to those girls, those teachers will punish you, punish you till you leave those girls alone,” he added.

Additionally, Stephen Desu, also sounded an alarm about alleged transactional sexual relationships between teachers and female students.

According to Stephen Desu, some schoolgirls seek money from teachers in exchange for sex.

He also revealed that others may be drawn into such arrangements because of financial hardship.

The teacher stated, “There are girls in schools who position themselves to sexually exploit teachers for their money whilst teachers get sex from them in a transactional relationship”.

“Especially when this food issue came up in our schools, where they’re not getting food. Some teachers stepped up, and they were giving the girls money, and they were exchanging sex for the money they were giving them,” he said.

“If you leave your girl child in school and you don’t support her with money and she’s surviving, you as a parent, what makes you think that that child is surviving just because she’s just there?” he asked.

He, however, noted that teachers have a responsibility to protect students while acknowledging that misconduct could occur among a large workforce.

“I mean, all professions can boast, but the teacher taught them all. So we position ourselves as the noble profession. Unfortunately, if you have more than 300,000 persons in your classroom as teachers, you may get such persons as predators,” he said.

Also, Stephen Desu disclosed that sexual misconduct by teachers is widespread across Ghana’s schools.

He alleged that almost every school has one or two teachers involved in such behaviour.

“ And almost every school, if all of us will be politically correct with everything, everybody is aware that in almost every school, there is one or there are two teachers who are engaged in this,” he said.

“At the primary level, the problem is there. At the JHS level, it’s there. But it’s worse. It’s worse at the SHS level,” he said.

“And sometimes a teacher will be at a primary school and say, no, I wish to go to the SHS. Why? Because that’s where he can exhibit his predatory, you know, sexual misbehaviour,” he said.

The teacher’s comment comes on the heels of national concern over allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), headmaster Zakaria Abdulai.

@ghnow_ “He ejaculated four times before allowing me to go” – Victim recounts alleged sexual assault by Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ “He held my hands and rubbed them on his manhood” – Victim recounts alleged sexual abuse involving Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

‘He’s a rapist, so what?’ — NDC communicator sparks outrage online

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‘He’s a rapist, so what?’ — NDC communicator sparks outrage online

Daniel Nortey, a communications officer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Amasaman, Accra, has sparked outrage on social media after his shocking comments over the rape allegations involving the headmaster of the Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai.

The NDC communicator, who appeared as a panellist on Amansan TV, was discussing a sex scandal involving Zakaria Abdulai, who has been accused of sexually assaulting and engaging in sexual relationships with several female students.

During the Amansan TV discussion, Daniel Nortey appeared to downplay the seriousness of the allegations, questioning those criticising the headmaster.

He stated, “He’s a rapist, so what? Is today the first time someone is raping someone?”

Daniel Nortey also turned his attention to another panellist, saying, “Haven’t you also raped someone before?”

The NDC communications officer’s comment has since sparked outrage, with several social media users condemning the comment, describing it as an insensitive attitude towards rape and sexual violence.

Ghanaian media personality, Nana Aba Anamoah, who shared the video, stated, “Buuuuulu.

A lot of men haven’t raped any woman before and would never….and find your existence repulsive. Siaaaaa”.

Another X user added, “All these animals have relevance because of politics when they need to be in a zoo.

In a serious country, they’d investigate him, and he has probably raped several times”.

A netizen added, “These people are in political positions? We’re doomed as a nation!!! WTF? Every man has done what? Some of us have morals and good upbringing. This one needs to be locked up real quick!”.

One last X user stated, “Social media is the reason why people are becoming aware of this. Rape has been normalised for far too long; out of every 10 girls you meet, at least 6 have ever been raped or sexually abused by a family friend, teacher, extended family member, mostly just a familiar male figure”.

Meanwhile, Meanwhile, Zakaria Abdulai, the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School(SHTS), has been arrested over sexual misconduct allegations.

The Interior Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, made the disclosure when he appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additionally, Investigative Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has disclosed that the number of students who have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse involving the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School has risen from 16 to 19.

According to Manasseh Azure, three additional students had reportedly come forward.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe on Sunday, October 18, Manasseh Azure stated, “From yesterday, my sources at the school told me the number has grown to 19. So way more names have come up, and it is likely there will be more, because some didn’t give a report”.

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@ghnow_ The suspect in the murder case of Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, has arrived at the Teshie District Court for a hearing. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – 🪽Ϝʟαɯʟɛʂʂ Rαʏ🎶
@ghnow_ The suspect in the murder case of Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, has arrived at the Teshie District Court for a hearing. #GHNow #fyp ♬ sonido original – YOSELIN♥️✨️

Some schoolgirls engage in transactional sex – Teacher blows alarm

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Some schoolgirls engage in transactional sex – Teacher blows alarm

Stephen Desu, a teacher at Ekumpoano Catholic Basic School, has sounded an alarm about alleged transactional sexual relationships between teachers and female students.

According to Stephen Desu, some schoolgirls seek money from teachers in exchange for sex.

He also revealed that others may be drawn into such arrangements because of financial hardship.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, October 20, Stephen Desu stated, “There are girls in schools who position themselves to sexually exploit teachers for their money whilst teachers get sex from them in a transactional relationship”.

“Especially when this food issue came up in our schools, where they’re not getting food. Some teachers stepped up, and they were giving the girls money, and they were exchanging sex for the money they were giving them,” he said.

“If you leave your girl child in school and you don’t support her with money and she’s surviving, you as a parent, what makes you think that that child is surviving just because she’s just there?” he asked.

He, however, noted that teachers have a responsibility to protect students while acknowledging that misconduct could occur among a large workforce.

“I mean, all professions can boast, but the teacher taught them all. So we position ourselves as the noble profession. Unfortunately, if you have more than 300,000 persons in your classroom as teachers, you may get such persons as predators,” he said.

Also, Stephen Desu disclosed that sexual misconduct by teachers is widespread across Ghana’s schools.

He alleged that almost every school has one or two teachers involved in such behaviour.

“ And almost every school, if all of us will be politically correct with everything, everybody is aware that in almost every school, there is one or there are two teachers who are engaged in this,” he said.

“At the primary level, the problem is there. At the JHS level, it’s there. But it’s worse. It’s worse at the SHS level,” he said.

“And sometimes a teacher will be at a primary school and say, no, I wish to go to the SHS. Why? Because that’s where he can exhibit his predatory, you know, sexual misbehaviour,” he said.

Meanwhile, Executive Director of Child Rights International, Bright Appiah, has boldly stated that the Ghana Education Service (GES) cannot be trusted to handle school abuse cases following the abuse of over 19 female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School.

Child Rights International has called for the establishment of an independent authority to oversee counselling and child protection in Ghanaian schools.

According to Child Rights International, GES  arrangements are not adequate to address child protection concerns and ensure accountability in schools.

He stressed that the GES counselling unit should be elevated into an independent authority with the power to supervise and oversee child welfare and protection issues.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, October 20,  Bright Appiah STATED, “The Ghana Education Service cannot be trusted as an institution to deal with child protection issues. We think that for children to be able to enjoy their fundamental right to protection, dignity and privacy, there’s a need for the state to begin to rethink how our child protection system should look within our schools”.

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@ghnow_ “He ejaculated four times before allowing me to go” – Victim recounts alleged sexual assault by Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ “He held my hands and rubbed them on his manhood” – Victim recounts alleged sexual abuse involving Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

Interior Minister closes door on fresh security service recruitment in 2027

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Interior Minister closes door on fresh security service recruitment in 2027

Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, the Interior Minister, has announced that the government will not open applications for new recruitment into the various security services in 2027.

The Interior Minister disclosed that the decision is aimed at clearing the backlog of qualified applicants who have completed the recruitment process but could not be admitted for training.

According to the Interior Minister, the government would prioritise applicants who had already met the requirements for enlistment before considering new applications.

Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka revealed that the decision follows instructions from President John Dramani Mahama to ensure that those already in the recruitment pipeline are given the opportunity to join the security services.

Speaking before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Muntaka stated, “Next year, there will be no new applicants. We are not going to open the portal based on the President’s instructions. We are not going to open the portal for fresh applications.

“Those who have already applied, gone through and passed the process and qualified to have gone for training but space didn’t allow are the ones we will pick.

“We will keep picking from the list until we exhaust it before another application will be allowed.”

Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka’s announcement means prospective applicants looking to join the security services in 2027 will have to wait, while candidates already deemed qualified will be considered for enlistment.

It will be recalled that President John Dramani Mahama had earlier directed an increase in security services recruitment from 5000 to 10,000 yearly.

A statement from the presidency dated Monday, March 16, revealed the directive comes following a high-level meeting with heads of the various agencies.

President Mahama’s directives will see the number of men and women recruited to the various security agencies increased from twenty thousand (20,000) to forty thousand (40,000) over four years.

In a Presidency communication shared by signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, it read, “President John Dramani Mahama has held a high-level meeting with the Heads of Security Agencies, Minister for the Interior and Acting Minister for Defence on the ongoing security services recruitment process.

Following a briefing on the process, the President has directed that the number of men and women to be recruited to the various security agencies should be increased from twenty thousand (20,000) to forty thousand (40,000) over a four-year period.

The President has also directed the Heads of the Security Agencies to ensure transparency and fairness in the recruitment process.

Present at the meeting were the Chief of Staff, Secretary to the President, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, National Security Coordinator, Inspector General of Police, Director General Prisons, Director General Fire Service, Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service and the Director General of the Narcotics Control Commission”.

The development follows Muntaka Mubarak, the Minister for the Interior, who had revealed that only 5000 applicants out of 105,000 qualified for medicals will be recruited.

The Interior Minister stressed that the introduction of the aptitude test was to prevent the unfair practice of having 400,000 people pay for medicals for a space of 5,000.

According to the Interior Minister, the pass mark of the aptitude exams was 65, which means 105,000 applicants qualified for medicals.

Addressing a press briefing on Wednesday, March 11, made this known to the public, revealing that only 5000 applicants out of 105,000 who qualified for medicals will be recruited.

@ghnow_ The suspect in the murder case of Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, has arrived at the Teshie District Court for a hearing. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ The suspect in the murder case of Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, has arrived at the Teshie District Court for a hearing. #GHNow #fyp ♬ sonido original – YOSELIN♥️✨️

Afenyo-Markin files fresh suits against Sammy Gyamfi and Eric Adjei

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Afenyo-Markin files fresh suits against Sammy Gyamfi and Eric Adjei

Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has filed fresh lawsuits at the Accra High Court against the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and the Chief Executive of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, over alleged defamatory statements.

According to Afenyo-Markin’s solicitor, Paa Kwesi Abaidoo, said a new writ, Suit No. GJ/0061/2027, had been filed at the Accra High Court against Adjei.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 disclosed that the fresh action concerns alleged defamatory statements made by Adjei on Peace FM.

Paa Kwesi Abaidoo further disclosed that another writ, Suit No. GJ/0045/2027, had been filed at the Accra High Court on Thursday, October 15, 2026, against Sammy Gyamfi.

The suit against Sammy Gyamfi relates to alleged defamatory statements made during the Government Accountability Series and on Joy FM’s Newsfile programme.

According to Afenyo-Markin’s solicitor, the fresh suits had been filed in accordance with the court’s latest interpretation of the rules, despite the legal team’s disagreement with an earlier High Court decision.

“Although we disagree with the High Court’s earlier decision setting aside our client’s previous writ, this new writ has been issued against the Defendants in accordance with the Court’s latest interpretation of the rules,” the statement said.

“The Mills of Justice Grind Slowly but with Great SURETY”, the statement concluded.

The development follows the Minority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu, has withdrawn the suit he filed against the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei.

According to Eric Adjei’s lawyers, the suit was withdrawn following the court’s advice.

Afenyo-Markin announced during parliamentary proceedings, “I have accordingly caused writs to be filed in Suit Number GT/1029/2026, titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Samuel Adu Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited at the Accra High Court, and Suit Number GR/ACH/CC/C5/02/2026, titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Eric Adjei and Peace FM at the Achimota Circuit Court”.

Addressing the media after court proceedings on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Eric Adjei’s lawyers stated, “There was an initial court before the High Court in Accra, and last week we moved an application there for that suit to be set aside, and the court actually agreed with us. Now, during that hearing, the judge in that matter advised parties to try and speak and resolve these matters amicably. So, consistent with that, parties have been speaking on the matter, and that conversation has culminated in the withdrawal of the suit before the Circuit Court today.

“So, we are happy, and we are very happy that the parties’ conversations are making progress, and that we can all see today that the suit has been withdrawn. And what it means is that the parties are willing to settle this matter amicably, and that is what we are also for,” the lawyer said.

Earlier, the suit filed by the Minority Leader against the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, was thrown out by a High Court in Accra.

Meanwhile, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, a Private legal practitioner, has told the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to discontinue his defamation suit against Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi.

According to Brako-Powers, he feels the case was a bait Honourable Afenyo-Markin shouldn’t have taken.

He further advised the Minority leader to discontinue his defamation suit against Sammy Gyamfi following the High Court’s decision to strike out the case.

Speaking on GBC’s Current Agenda on Saturday, October 17, 2026, Brako-Powers stated, “I feel the case was a bait Honourable Afenyo-Markin shouldn’t have taken, and for me, I would advise him to let the matter rest”.

He further argued that Afenyo-Markin should have exercised greater caution before initiating legal action.

Brako-Powers highlighted that circumstances surrounding the dispute might have been intended to provoke him into taking the matter to court.

The Private legal practitioner, however, maintained that the ruling centred on procedural requirements and should not automatically be interpreted as a determination of the substantive allegations.

He urged the Minority Leader to reconsider that position and avoid prolonging the dispute.

Brako-Powers cautioned against allowing political pressure and public exchanges to influence decisions on legal action, stressing that the matter required careful handling given the positions held by both men.

He argued that continuing the dispute could generate further political controversy.

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@ghnow_ The suspect in the murder case of Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, has arrived at the Teshie District Court for a hearing. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – 🪽Ϝʟαɯʟɛʂʂ Rαʏ🎶
@ghnow_ The suspect in the murder case of Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, has arrived at the Teshie District Court for a hearing. #GHNow #fyp ♬ sonido original – YOSELIN♥️✨️

Obuasi SHTS headmaster Zakaria Abdulai arrested

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Obuasi SHTS headmaster Zakaria Abdulai arrested

Zakaria Abdulai, the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School(SHTS), has been arrested over sexual misconduct allegations.

The Interior Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, made the disclosure when he appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meanwhile, the interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, has broken his silence concerning the allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students against him.

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

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

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

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

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

Additionally, one of the victims featured in Manasseh Azure Awuni’s investigative documentary, Inside the Dreaded Headmaster’s Bungalow, has recounted an alleged sexual abuse incident involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (Obuasi SHTS).

The victim, identified as Victim A, described how the headmaster allegedly subjected her to sexual abuse while she was in his bungalow.

According to the Victim, he was raped by the headmaster of Obuasi SHTS but never got justice, even after reporting the incident to the appropriate authorities.

Speaking in the documentary, Victim A stated, “He held my hand and used it to rub his manhood, took off my shorts and forced himself on me. After that, he gave me GH¢100 and warned me not to mention it to anyone.”

Also, another Victim identified as Victim B alleged that the headmaster gave her oil and instructed her to stroke his private parts. When she refused, he allegedly threatened her, reminding her that he had locked her inside the bungalow and that nobody knew she was there.

“He gave me oil and asked me to stroke his private parts. When I refused, he reminded me that he had locked me in and nobody knew I was in his bungalow, threatening that he could kill me and nobody would find out. He ejaculated four times before allowing me to leave,” she recounted.

Their account forms part of the allegations presented in the documentary by Manasseh Azure, which examines claims of sexual abuse involving the headmaster and raises questions about how school authorities responded to complaints from students.

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@ghnow_ Emotional scenes at the Teshie District Court as the mother of the late Nana Yaw, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, confronts the three suspects accused of kidnapping and murdering her son. #GHnow #fyp ♬ son original – Alexis Carlier
@ghnow_ “That is why I like the Nigerians. They would take the law into their own hands and hang you to death.” — A sympathizer of the late Circle-based phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere, popularly known as Terry/Dinero, reacts after the court adjourned the case involving three suspects accused of kidnapping and murdering him to November 3. #GHnow ♬ original sound – Levinny Pode🐃

‘I will clear my name’ – Obuasi SHTS headmaster breaks silence on sexual abuse allegations

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‘I will clear my name’ – Obuasi SHTS headmaster breaks silence on sexual abuse allegations

The interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, has broken his silence concerning the allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students against him.

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

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

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

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

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

Meanwhile, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr William Amankrah Appiah, and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, Kwamena Owusu-Nketiah, to step aside with immediate effect.

Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, in a statement signed on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, disclosed that the directive was intended to ensure the investigation proceeds without interference.

Also, the two directors have been instructed to hand over their offices and all state property in their possession to the Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Thomas Kwame Boateng.

“The public is urged to ignore any news making the rounds that the headmaster has been cleared,” the statement said.

Additionally, the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed Zakaria Abdulai, the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), to step aside from the party’s primaries pending investigations by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.

In a statement issued by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, on October 20, 2026, the directive was announced.

According to the NDC, the decision is to allow an unhindered investigation into the allegations against Abdulai.

The NDC stated, “After further consideration, FEC has directed that Mr Zakaria Abdulai step aside, in the overriding interest of transparency and accountability, to allow for an unhindered investigation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service”.

“This position is taken in good faith and is in no way a determination of the merits of the allegations against Abdulai, who remains entitled to the presumption of innocence,” the statement added.

The NDC directive follows an earlier press release issued by the party on October 19, 2026, on the same matter.

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@ghnow_ “He held my hands and rubbed them on his manhood” – Victim recounts alleged sexual abuse involving Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
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Afenyo-Markin withdraws suit against Eric Adjei over ‘extortionist’ remarks

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Afenyo-Markin withdraws suit against Eric Adjei over ‘extortionist’ remarks

Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu, has withdrawn the suit he filed against the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei.

According to Eric Adjei’s lawyers, the suit was withdrawn following the court’s advice.

Afenyo-Markin announced during parliamentary proceedings, “I have accordingly caused writs to be filed in Suit Number GT/1029/2026, titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Samuel Adu Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited at the Accra High Court, and Suit Number GR/ACH/CC/C5/02/2026, titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Eric Adjei and Peace FM at the Achimota Circuit Court”.

Addressing the media after court proceedings on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Eric Adjei’s lawyers stated, “There was an initial court before the High Court in Accra, and last week we moved an application there for that suit to be set aside, and the court actually agreed with us. Now, during that hearing, the judge in that matter advised parties to try and speak and resolve these matters amicably. So, consistent with that, parties have been speaking on the matter, and that conversation has culminated in the withdrawal of the suit before the Circuit Court today.

“So, we are happy, and we are very happy that the parties’ conversations are making progress, and that we can all see today that the suit has been withdrawn. And what it means is that the parties are willing to settle this matter amicably, and that is what we are also for,” the lawyer said.

The development comes after the suit filed by the Minority Leader against the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, was thrown out by a High Court in Accra.

However, lawyers for Alexander Afenyo-Markin have revealed that their client has instructed them to pursue his GH¢15 million defamation suit against Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi to its logical conclusion.

According to the Lawyers, despite the High Court decision to set aside the case over a procedural defect, their client still insists on pursuing the suit.

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, a statement issued by Dehyena Chambers, the legal team, revealed that they have been instructed to pursue the matter and were awaiting a copy of the court’s ruling to determine their next course of action.

The lawyer disclosed that as of 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the court registry had not made a copy of the ruling available to them.

“Our civil jurisprudence, including the Supreme Court authorities on non-compliance with procedural rules and Order 81 of C.I. 47, recognises that procedural irregularities are curable since equity looks at substance and not form,” the statement said.

“We will not be deterred by procedural setbacks. The Mills of Justice grind slowly, but with great surety,” the statement added. The court’s decision followed a finding that the writ of summons did not contain sufficient particulars of the alleged defamatory publication, rendering the action defective under the applicable civil procedure rules”.

Meanwhile, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, a Private legal practitioner, has told the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to discontinue his defamation suit against Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi.

According to Brako-Powers, he feels the case was a bait Honourable Afenyo-Markin shouldn’t have taken.

He further advised the Minority leader to discontinue his defamation suit against Sammy Gyamfi following the High Court’s decision to strike out the case.

Speaking on GBC’s Current Agenda on Saturday, October 17, 2026, Brako-Powers stated, “I feel the case was a bait Honourable Afenyo-Markin shouldn’t have taken, and for me, I would advise him to let the matter rest”.

He further argued that Afenyo-Markin should have exercised greater caution before initiating legal action.

Brako-Powers highlighted that circumstances surrounding the dispute might have been intended to provoke him into taking the matter to court.

The Private legal practitioner, however, maintained that the ruling centred on procedural requirements and should not automatically be interpreted as a determination of the substantive allegations.

He urged the Minority Leader to reconsider that position and avoid prolonging the dispute.

Brako-Powers cautioned against allowing political pressure and public exchanges to influence decisions on legal action, stressing that the matter required careful handling given the positions held by both men.

He argued that continuing the dispute could generate further political controversy.

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‘Confused’ NDC directs Obuasi SHTS headmaster to step down from chairmanship race

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‘Confused’ NDC directs Obuasi SHTS headmaster to step down from chairmanship race

The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed Zakaria Abdulai, the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), to step aside from the party’s primaries pending investigations by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.

In a statement issued by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, on October 20, 2026, the directive was announced.

According to the NDC, the decision is to allow an unhindered investigation into the allegations against Abdulai.

The NDC stated, “After further consideration, FEC has directed that Mr Zakaria Abdulai step aside, in the overriding interest of transparency and accountability, to allow for an unhindered investigation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service”.

“This position is taken in good faith and is in no way a determination of the merits of the allegations against Abdulai, who remains entitled to the presumption of innocence,” the statement added.

The NDC directive follows an earlier press release issued by the party on October 19, 2026, on the same matter.

NDC had shockingly reversed an earlier decision asking embattled Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to withdraw from the constituency chairmanship race.

According to Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary, the Obuasi SHTS headmaster can now contest while investigations into sexual abuse allegations against him continue.

Mustapha Gbande, however, warned that Zakaria Abdulai winning the election would not shield the aspirant from removal.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Mustapha Gbande stated, “He can now file and proceed”.

He disclosed that the decision follows the headmaster’s appearance before the party’s Functional Executive Committee.

“Indeed, it is true. Those were preliminary directives that were taken.”

Mr Gbande said the party wanted to protect the aspirant’s rights while allowing those processes to run.

The NDC Deputy General Secretary said the party wanted to protect the aspirant’s rights while allowing those processes to run.

“We have given him an opportunity to state his case, and so I wouldn’t be his PRO.”

“He would have to go and make his own case,” he said.

“But in the meantime, we think that, given the nature of the processes that have been triggered, it is only prudent and right that the party proceed with caution and follow the story keenly as it unravels.”

Earlier, the NDC had ordered the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, to withdraw from the Juaben constituency chairmanship race or risk disqualification.

According to Manasseh Azure Awuni, whose exposé led to the interdiction of Zakaria Abdulai, the NDC has ordered the headmaster to withdraw from the election.

In a Facebook post on October 18, 2026, Manasseh wrote, “The NDC has ordered the Obuasi SHTS headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, to withdraw from the Juaben chairmanship race or be disqualified”.

Also, the NDC’s Deputy National Communications Director, Julius Kwame Anthony, has confirmed the development.

“The party has directed: withdraw your attempts to contest for the chairmanship or be disqualified. That is the party’s position, well communicated to the headmaster,” he said.

“Our rationale is simple: this person is currently being investigated by law enforcement agencies who essentially report to our government,” he explained.

Zakaria Abdulai, popularly known as Paapaa, is facing allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female student.

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‘GES cannot be trusted’ – Child Rights Int’l on Obuasi SHTS sex scandal

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‘GES cannot be trusted’ – Child Rights Int’l on Obuasi SHTS sex scandal

Executive Director of Child Rights International, Bright Appiah, has boldly stated that the Ghana Education Service (GES) cannot be trusted to handle school abuse cases following the abuse of over 19 female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School.

Child Rights International has called for the establishment of an independent authority to oversee counselling and child protection in Ghanaian schools.

According to Child Rights International, GES  arrangements are not adequate to address child protection concerns and ensure accountability in schools.

He stressed that the GES counselling unit should be elevated into an independent authority with the power to supervise and oversee child welfare and protection issues.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, October 20,  Bright Appiah STATED, “The Ghana Education Service cannot be trusted as an institution to deal with child protection issues. We think that for children to be able to enjoy their fundamental right to protection, dignity and privacy, there’s a need for the state to begin to rethink how our child protection system should look within our schools”.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Education Service (GES) committee that investigated the August 2026 disturbances at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Ashanti Region has concluded that sexual harassment allegations against the school’s headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, were not substantiated by the evidence presented.

The finding was contained in a report by a nine-member committee established to investigate the circumstances surrounding a student demonstration at the school on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

According to the report, the committee received information from the school’s Safe Space Focal Person indicating that 16 girls had allegedly been involved in sexual harassment cases concerning the headmaster.

The committee invited all 16 students to provide their accounts, but only four appeared before it.

Of the four students who attended, one denied the allegations, while the other three initially described conduct they considered to constitute sexual harassment. Their accounts included allegations of hugging and a kiss on the cheek.

The committee also identified an inconsistency in one student’s account regarding whether she had performed duties for the headmaster.

After assessing the information presented, the committee concluded that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations involving the headmaster and the students who appeared before it.

“On the evidence available to it, the Committee therefore found that the allegation of sexual harassment between the Headmaster and any of the girls who appeared before the Committee was not substantiated,” the report stated.

Despite its conclusion on the allegations, the committee raised concerns about professional boundaries between the headmaster and students, as well as the manner in which school authorities handled the matter.

The report noted that the headmaster admitted that students performed cleaning duties at his residence. He, however, maintained that the work was limited to the exterior of the house and that housemistresses were responsible for assigning the students.

The investigation formed part of a broader inquiry into the unrest that erupted at the school on August 4, following the discovery of what was suspected to be a foetus on the school compound.

However, the GES has constituted a separate committee to investigate fresh allegations highlighted by JoyNews in a subsequent investigation.

The development follows a JoyNews report that prompted renewed scrutiny of the headmaster’s conduct. The GES has also interdicted Abdulai pending further investigation.

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Obuasi SHTS headmaster resigns and withdraws from NDC chairmanship race

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Obuasi SHTS headmaster resigns and withdraws from NDC chairmanship race

Zakaria Abdulai, the embattled headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), has resigned as Juaben Constituency Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and withdrawn his candidature for the constituency chairmanship.

The development follows allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at the school.

In a letter dated October 20, 2026, Zakaria Abdulai said his resignation and withdrawal from the forthcoming constituency elections took immediate effect.

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

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

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

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

Also, the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed Zakaria Abdulai, the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), to step aside from the party’s primaries pending investigations by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.

In a statement issued by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, on October 20, 2026, the directive was announced.

According to the NDC, the decision is to allow an unhindered investigation into the allegations against Abdulai.

The NDC stated, “After further consideration, FEC has directed that Mr Zakaria Abdulai step aside, in the overriding interest of transparency and accountability, to allow for an unhindered investigation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service”.

“This position is taken in good faith and is in no way a determination of the merits of the allegations against Abdulai, who remains entitled to the presumption of innocence,” the statement added.

The NDC directive follows an earlier press release issued by the party on October 19, 2026, on the same matter.

NDC had shockingly reversed an earlier decision asking embattled Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to withdraw from the constituency chairmanship race.

According to Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary, the Obuasi SHTS headmaster can now contest while investigations into sexual abuse allegations against him continue.

Mustapha Gbande, however, warned that Zakaria Abdulai winning the election would not shield the aspirant from removal.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Mustapha Gbande stated, “He can now file and proceed”.

He disclosed that the decision follows the headmaster’s appearance before the party’s Functional Executive Committee.

“Indeed, it is true. Those were preliminary directives that were taken.”

Mr Gbande said the party wanted to protect the aspirant’s rights while allowing those processes to run.

The NDC Deputy General Secretary said the party wanted to protect the aspirant’s rights while allowing those processes to run.

“We have given him an opportunity to state his case, and so I wouldn’t be his PRO.”

“He would have to go and make his own case,” he said.

“But in the meantime, we think that, given the nature of the processes that have been triggered, it is only prudent and right that the party proceed with caution and follow the story keenly as it unravels.”

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GH¢124,552 salary overpayments to 23 GIS officers recovered

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GH¢124,552 salary overpayments to 23 GIS officers recovered

Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, the Interior Minister, has disclosed that GH¢124,552 in salary arrears wrongly paid to 23 Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officers has been fully recovered.

Muntaka revealed that the GH¢124,552 salary overpayments have been fully paid into the Auditor-General’s recoveries account.

According to him, the officers had received the money as bulk payments, making it difficult for them to identify the period covered by the arrears.

Speaking before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, October 20, Muntaka stated, “I’m happy to say that we’ve received all the 124,552 money and it’s been paid into the Auditor-General’s account”.

He further argued that the officers had not deliberately misrepresented information or engaged in wrongdoing to obtain the money/

“In fairness, Madam Chair, I think that the idea that they should pay with interest is not fair, because they did nothing wrong,” he said.

The development follows an audit that uncovered irregularities in salary arrears paid to the officers at the Elubo post, who were upgraded to Assistant Immigration Control Officer I on July 18, 2023.

The audit found that although the officers’ upgrade took effect on July 18, 2023, their salary arrears were calculated from March 2023, resulting in the overpayment.

In related news, an analysis of Auditor-General’s reports by The Fourth Estate has uncovered how GH¢88.33 million was paid from the taxpayer purse as unearned salaries by State institutions across Ghana between 2021 and 2025.

The analysis revealed that the money went to non-existent employees and individuals who were no longer entitled to receive salaries from the state. These included people who had resigned, retired or died, as well as individuals who had never existed on the payroll.

The affected institutions comprised Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country.

According to The Fourth Estate’s analysis, MDAs accounted for GH¢84.97 million of the total amount, while the assemblies paid another GH¢3.36 million in unearned salaries.

The ministries cited in the audit reports included Health, Finance, Education, the Interior, Transport, Local Government, and Trade and Industry. Others were the Ministries of Justice, Gender, Children and Social Protection, Food and Agriculture, and Lands and Natural Resources.

Also, several public agencies and services were implicated, including the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ho Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, the Electoral Commission, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, the Judicial Service, the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service and the Ghana Education Service across all regions.

Other institutions included the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, the School Feeding Programme, the Department of Social Welfare, and regional and district health facilities and polyclinics.

The reports attributed the payments to failures by human resource administrators and payroll validators to update staff records when employees left their positions.

As a result, salaries continued to be paid into accounts associated with deceased officers and other individuals who were no longer eligible to receive public funds.

Other irregularities identified included the payment of 100 per cent salaries to staff under interdiction, although they were entitled to only 50 per cent, and continued salary payments to workers absent without leave.

According to the report, some employees were also reportedly placed on salary grades higher than their qualifications or positions justified.

Similar problems affected MMDAs with the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, and a lack of accountability contributed to the GH¢3.36 million in unearned salary payments.

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‘Ghana’s Foreign Ministry now has lots of cobwebs’ – Koku Anyidoho

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‘Ghana’s Foreign Ministry now has lots of cobwebs’ – Koku Anyidoho

Samuel Koku Anyidoho, a former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the controversy surrounding Ghana’s Foreign Ministry over the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa.

In a post on X, Anyidoho suggested that the ministry was facing an unusual level of scrutiny, describing the situation as one in which “lots of cobwebs” were hanging over its head.

He further noted that he could not recall a time in Ghana’s history when the Foreign Ministry had been on such uncertain ground.

“So, Ghana’s Foreign Ministry now has lots of cobwebs hanging over its head? Never in the history of our beloved nation have we had our Foreign Ministry skating on such thin ice. One evacuation: Nsem piiii,” he wrote.

His comments come amid ongoing public debate over the evacuation exercise, which has drawn questions and criticism over the ministry’s handling of the process.

Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a seven-day deadline to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to disclose detailed records of expenditure on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, threatening to pursue additional action if the documents are not provided.

The party’s Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, announced the demand at a press briefing on Sunday, October 18, insisting that the government must account for the public funds reportedly used for the exercise.

According to the NPP, they want Ablakwa to release contracts and invoices for chartered flights, payment vouchers, signed payment records and a comprehensive list of all 1,964 evacuees, including evidence of payments made in respect of each individual.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye said the documents should be made available within seven days through the relevant Right to Information (RTI) process and to Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee.

The NPP is also demanding an explanation of the process used to select the charter flight operator, including whether the procurement complied with the Public Procurement Act.

Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, October 18, Miracles Aboagye stated, “Produce the complete set of documents within 7 days. Lay before the RTI requisition and Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee every charter invoice and contract, every payment voucher, every signed sheet, and the full list of 1,964 evacuees with proof of payment against each name”.

They further called on the Minister to account for the reported GH¢16 million expenditure, providing details of how the money was used and clarifying whether any portion was paid in cash or spent on purchases.

Questions have also been raised about information relating to ASKY Airlines and differences between two versions of a letter identified as CC/7. The NPP wants the discrepancies explained and confirmation of which version was presented to the Auditor-General.

The NPP is also proposing an independent audit by an internationally recognised firm. It wants the audit’s terms of reference and final findings published for public scrutiny.

Although the NPP welcomed the Auditor-General’s review of the expenditure, Mr Aboagye maintained that further accountability measures were necessary.

He warned that the party would support the Minority in Parliament to pursue the matter if the seven-day deadline passed without the requested information being provided. Possible steps include pressing for urgent parliamentary questions to the Foreign Affairs Minister.

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When are you taking me to court? – Kofi Akpaloo asks EOCO

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When are you taking me to court? – Kofi Akpaloo asks EOCO

Kofi Akpaloo, the Leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), has quizzed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on when they will be taking him to court over alleged financial crimes.

According to Kofi Akpaloo, a year after his arrest and release, he has not heard from EOCO again regarding the matter, claiming that his arrest was politically motivated and designed to silence him.

Speaking in an interview on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, when asked about the status of the case, he stated, “Unless you ask EOCO. I have not heard from them again since I was granted bail. My arrest was purely politics. My arrest was orchestrated to intimidate and harass me. They are going after people they perceive to have an affiliation with the NPP. There is no criminality anywhere. They want to silence me.”

He further stated, “I have not committed any crime. I am the one rather owed by the government. I have worked for the country, and they have refused to pay me. I have worked, and I have not been paid. But they arrested me, claiming that I had engaged in fraudulent activities. They did that to disgrace me, tarnish my image, and impugn my integrity. But I want to assure them that nothing will happen to me. I want you to ask EOCO when they will take me to court. They should show which law they used in arresting me”.

When probed on whether he was informed of the official reasons for his detention, he added, “I want you to be the one to ask EOCO that question and demand reasons why they have not brought me before any competent court of jurisdiction. I don’t want to say anything to sound biased, and so please ask them. I believe they abused their office, but please demand from them why they are arresting people without taking them to court.”

Meanwhile,  Dr Dominic Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, has announced that Percival Kofi Akpaloo of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) and others will be charged with stealing, forgery and money laundering.

According to the Attorney General, Kofi Akpaloo, the alleged misconduct stemmed from an alleged financial impropriety involving a COCOBOD feeder roads contract.

Speaking to the media in Accra on Monday, December 22, the Attorney General detailed, “In the case involving Mr Percival Kofi Akpaloo of the Liberal Party of Ghana, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) flagged and filed a suspicious transaction report with First Bank Ghana regarding transactions on an account belonging to Pomaah Universal (Gh) Ltd.

Following the STR by the FIC, EOCO began an investigation into the matter. The investigations revealed that Pomaa Universal (Gh.) Ltd, a business entity owned entirely by Akua Pomaa, was the legitimate contractor that was awarded a COCOBOD feeder road contract.

The contract, valued at over Ghs29.5 million, was awarded in December 2020. Although the project commenced and an initial payment was properly deposited into Pomaa Universal Limited’s account, subsequent payments raised serious concerns regarding misrepresentation, forgery, and unauthorised handling of cheques.

Investigations revealed that Akpaloo secretly incorporated a separate company, Pomaah Universal (Gh.) Ltd, deliberately designed to closely resemble Pomaa Universal (Gh.) Ltd, differing only by the addition of an ‘h’”.

He further detailed, “Between December 2022 and June 2024, Akpaloo collected eight cheques issued by COCOBOD in the name of Pomaa Universal (Gh.) Ltd, totalling Ghs3,169,432.22, and deposited them into the account of his own company at First Bank Ghana.

Again, investigations confirmed that Akua Pomaa was unaware of the existence of Pomaah Universal (Gh.) Ltd and the diversion of funds until COCOBOD contacted her in June 2024 regarding outstanding balances on the contract.

She subsequently discovered that Akpaloo had collected and misdirected the payments without her consent. Akua Pomaa also alleged that Akpaloo forged her signature on the COCOBOD contract using her former name, Mercy Owusu, to secure the agreement without her authorisation”.

The Attorney General continued, “First Bank Ghana’s internal investigations corroborated the fraud allegations, concluding that Akpaloo knowingly misrepresented ownership of the cheques and deposited them into the wrong account.

The bank acknowledged operational failures in detecting discrepancies between the cheque payee names and the account numbers.

The suspects who have been investigated are Percival Kofi Akpaloo, Pomaah Universal (Gh.) Ltd, and Delvine Akpaloo, the spouse of Percival Kofi Akpaloo.

The evidence shows that they engaged in various criminal offences, including stealing, forgery and money laundering and will be charged in January”.

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NAGRAT demands dismissal of headmaster, district GES officials over Obuasi SHTS sex scandal

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NAGRAT demands dismissal of headmaster, district GES officials over Obuasi SHTS sex scandal

Jacob Anaba, the President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), has called for the immediate dismissal of the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, and officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the area.

The NAGRAT president accused education officials in the Obuasi district of being aware of the complaints filed against the headmaster but failing to take decisive action.

According to the NAGRAT president, those who were responsible for protecting students should be held accountable for their poor handling of the matter.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Jacob Anaba stated, “All those people heading the GES in that office, they should go. All of them, they are complicit. All of them”.

“In the Obuasi districts, the head of the district, all of them should go, because they are aware of this situation. They shouldn’t have allowed this thing to happen.”

“It was the wrath of the students that brought this thing into the public domain. It happened earlier before that,” he said.

He further stressed that anyone found to have failed in their duties or committed an offence should face the appropriate consequences.

“You see, this Ghana belongs to all of us. We have to protect the Ghana that we all belong to,” he said.

“So, if a member of us, a teacher, does the wrong thing, he must be taken through the due course of the law. No one should be shielded. No one.”

“This man should leave immediately. He can’t be a teacher again, because the profession that we decide to belong to is a noble one,” he said.

“You have a fiduciary relationship with the student that you are handling. We may make mistakes, but not this type of mistake.”

He further revealed that 38 teachers at the Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) were asked to leave the school after speaking out against the headmaster’s conduct.

“As I speak to you, 38 teachers were being asked to leave the school. What was the reason?” he asked.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Education Service (GES) committee that investigated the August 2026 disturbances at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Ashanti Region has concluded that sexual harassment allegations against the school’s headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, were not substantiated by the evidence presented.

The finding was contained in a report by a nine-member committee established to investigate the circumstances surrounding a student demonstration at the school on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

According to the report, the committee received information from the school’s Safe Space Focal Person indicating that 16 girls had allegedly been involved in sexual harassment cases concerning the headmaster.

The committee invited all 16 students to provide their accounts, but only four appeared before it.

Of the four students who attended, one denied the allegations, while the other three initially described conduct they considered to constitute sexual harassment. Their accounts included allegations of hugging and a kiss on the cheek.

The committee also identified an inconsistency in one student’s account regarding whether she had performed duties for the headmaster.

After assessing the information presented, the committee concluded that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations involving the headmaster and the students who appeared before it.

However, the GES has constituted a separate committee to investigate fresh allegations highlighted by JoyNews in a subsequent investigation.

The development follows a JoyNews report that prompted renewed scrutiny of the headmaster’s conduct. The GES has also interdicted Abdulai pending further investigation.

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GES speaks on sexual abuse allegations against Obuasi SHTS headmaster

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GES speaks on sexual abuse allegations against Obuasi SHTS headmaster

The Ghana Education Service (GES) committee that investigated the August 2026 disturbances at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Ashanti Region has concluded that sexual abuse allegations against the school’s headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, were not substantiated by the evidence presented.

The finding was contained in a report by a nine-member committee established to investigate the circumstances surrounding a student demonstration at the school on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

According to the report, the committee received information from the school’s Safe Space Focal Person indicating that 16 girls had allegedly been involved in sexual harassment cases concerning the headmaster.

The committee invited all 16 students to provide their accounts, but only four appeared before it.

Of the four students who attended, one denied the allegations, while the other three initially described conduct they considered to constitute sexual harassment. Their accounts included allegations of hugging and a kiss on the cheek.

The committee also identified an inconsistency in one student’s account regarding whether she had performed duties for the headmaster.

After assessing the information presented, the committee concluded that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations involving the headmaster and the students who appeared before it.

“On the evidence available to it, the Committee therefore found that the allegation of sexual harassment between the Headmaster and any of the girls who appeared before the Committee was not substantiated,” the report stated.

Despite its conclusion on the allegations, the committee raised concerns about professional boundaries between the headmaster and students, as well as the manner in which school authorities handled the matter.

The report noted that the headmaster admitted that students performed cleaning duties at his residence. He, however, maintained that the work was limited to the exterior of the house and that housemistresses were responsible for assigning the students.

The investigation formed part of a broader inquiry into the unrest that erupted at the school on August 4, following the discovery of what was suspected to be a foetus on the school compound.

Meanwhile, the GES has constituted a separate committee to investigate fresh allegations highlighted by JoyNews in a subsequent investigation.

The development follows a JoyNews report that prompted renewed scrutiny of the headmaster’s conduct. The GES has also interdicted Abdulai pending further investigation.

The earlier committee’s findings relate to the evidence it gathered during its inquiry into the August disturbances, while the newly constituted committee is expected to examine the fresh allegations separately.

Also, Jacob Anaba, the President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), has revealed that 38 teachers at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) have been targeted after they spoke against headmaster Zakaria Abdulai, amid allegations of sexual abuse involving female students.

According to the NAGRAT President, 38 teachers at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) were asked to leave the school.

He argued that the development raised serious questions about how complaints against the headmaster had been handled.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on  October 19, the NAGRAT President stated, “As I speak to you, 38 teachers were being asked to leave the school. What was the reason?”

He alleged that the development follows the work of a fact-finding committee chaired by the district director of education.

Jacob Anaba stated, “It was the wrath of the students that brought this thing into the public domain. It happened earlier before that. It happened earlier before that”.

“He knew about it. What measures did he take? He never. He allowed this thing to happen,” Mr Anaba alleged.

“You see, this Ghana belongs to all of us. We have to protect the Ghana that we all belong to,” he said.

“So, if a member of us, a teacher, does the wrong thing, he must be taken through the due course of the law. No one should be shielded. No one,” he demanded.

He further called for decisive action against the headmaster, saying, “This man should leave immediately. He can’t be a teacher again, because the profession that we decide to belong to is a noble one”.

“You have a fiduciary relationship with the student that you are handling. We may make mistakes, but not this type of mistake,” he said.

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Ablakwa’s bodyguard pocketed $10,000 from SA evacuation funds – Miracles Aboagye alleges

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Ablakwa’s bodyguard pocketed $10,000 from SA evacuation funds – Miracles Aboagye alleges

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has alleged that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, misappropriated funds meant for the evacuation of some Ghanaians from South Africa.

According to Miracles Aboagye, information gathered by the party disclosed that the bodyguard allegedly pocketed about $10,000 from funds allocated for the evacuation exercise.

He further alleged that  Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has dismissed his personal bodyguard over the alleged misappropriation of funds.

The NPP communication director said the NPP is demanding an explanation from the Minister to establish the truth behind the allegations and clarify the circumstances surrounding the reported dismissal.

Speaking at a press conference, Miracles Aboagye stated, “Okudzeto Ablakwa has sacked his bodyguard, and after we sought information, we gathered that the bodyguard allegedly benefited from $10,000 from the evacuation process. He has since sacked him, so based on that, we are calling on him to come and explain the situation to us because he is the minister, and this is the information we have”.

Miracles Aboagye further alleged that there were several discrepancies in the evacuation records provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a seven-day deadline to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to disclose detailed records of expenditure on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, threatening to pursue additional action if the documents are not provided.

The party’s Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, announced the demand at a press briefing on Sunday, October 18, insisting that the government must account for the public funds reportedly used for the exercise.

According to the NPP, they want Ablakwa to release contracts and invoices for chartered flights, payment vouchers, signed payment records and a comprehensive list of all 1,964 evacuees, including evidence of payments made in respect of each individual.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye said the documents should be made available within seven days through the relevant Right to Information (RTI) process and to Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee.

The NPP is also demanding an explanation of the process used to select the charter flight operator, including whether the procurement complied with the Public Procurement Act.

Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, October 18, Miracles Aboagye stated, “Produce the complete set of documents within 7 days. Lay before the RTI requisition and Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee every charter invoice and contract, every payment voucher, every signed sheet, and the full list of 1,964 evacuees with proof of payment against each name”.

They further called on the Minister to account for the reported GH¢16 million expenditure, providing details of how the money was used and clarifying whether any portion was paid in cash or spent on purchases.

Questions have also been raised about information relating to ASKY Airlines and differences between two versions of a letter identified as CC/7. The NPP wants the discrepancies explained and confirmation of which version was presented to the Auditor-General.

The NPP is also proposing an independent audit by an internationally recognised firm. It wants the audit’s terms of reference and final findings published for public scrutiny.

Although the NPP welcomed the Auditor-General’s review of the expenditure, Mr Aboagye maintained that further accountability measures were necessary.

He warned that the party would support the Minority in Parliament to pursue the matter if the seven-day deadline passed without the requested information being provided. Possible steps include pressing for urgent parliamentary questions to the Foreign Affairs Minister.

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Bawumia preach ‘pocket economy’ in opposition, ‘paper economy’ in power – Prof Anankware jabs

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Bawumia preach ‘pocket economy’ in opposition, ‘paper economy’ in power – Prof Anankware jabs

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of General Services at the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Professor Jacob Paarechuga Anankware, has accused New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of being inconsistent in his assessment of Ghana’s economy in power and in opposition.

The EPA Deputy CEO argued that the former Vice-President defended economic indicators while serving under the Akufo-Addo administration, but is now questioning the relevance of those same indicators under the Mahama government.

According to Prof Anankware, Dr Bawumia’s recent comments on Ghana’s economy contradict his own record as head of the Economic Management Team between 2017 and 2025.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana show on Monday, October 19, Prof. Anankware stated, “Bawumia is a prophet of the pocket economy only in opposition, but a priest of the paper economy when in power”.

He argued that Dr Bawumia previously relied on economic statistics to defend the government’s performance despite public concerns over the cost of living, the depreciation of the cedi and rising inflation.

Prof Anankware noted that when inflation reached 54.1 per cent in December 2022, the former Vice-President still defended the government’s economic record through official data.

“When he was Vice-President of this country and head of the Economic Management Team from 2017 to 2025, Ghanaians complained about the pocket economy, and he told them to look at the book economy”, he said.

His comment follows Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who jabbed the NDC government, describing Ghana’s current economy as a tale of two economies.

According to Dr Bawumia, Ghana now has a paper economy and a pocket economy.

Dr Bawumia argued that despite the NDC government’s claim of lower inflation and a stronger cedi, life is still hard for Ghanaians.

Speaking at the NPP’s National Thanksgiving Service at the Church of Pentecost in Sunyani, Dr Bawumia stated, “As you can all attest, things are not going well. Things are really hard for the people. And when you ask them what they have done, they will tell you that inflation is down and the dollar is down. The reason we all want inflation and the dollar to go down is that we want it to have a positive impact and make life and the cost of living easier. But if inflation and the dollar go down and the people are suffering, is that how we want it?”.

“You cannot have a stable economy with people suffering. The stability should be a way of improving the lives of the people. So what is the use of the stability they are talking about when the people are suffering?”

Dr Bawumia added, “Have cocoa farmers benefited? They told them they will pay them 6000 cedis per bag. Has that happened? Have cashew farmers benefited? They told cashew farmers to look for land and expand their farms because they will pay them more, but that has not happened. Soybean, rice and maize farmers have all been deceived. Teachers, too, are the same. Same with nurses and doctors. Traders are also complaining because people are not buying their goods”.

“Galamsey is even worse. Maybe when they mentioned 1:3:3, they meant galamsey because galamsey has now more than tripled. Dr Sam Jonah said our river bodies now look like chocolate milk. They said they would end galamsey within one month, but they have failed”.

“They promised Ghanaians a new economy called a 24-hour economy. We have been waiting for nearly 2 years to see it, but it has not happened. Clearly they did not even understand what they were talking about. It was campaign propaganda to deceive Ghanaians. They said 1:3:3 – one job for three people, and the question Ghanaians are asking is, where are the jobs? They also promised to complete Agenda 111 hospitals, but they have failed”.

He added, “One is a paper economy – they say inflation is down and the exchange rate is down. The second economy is the pocket economy – the high cost of living and your sufferings. That is more important to the people of Ghana. The stability of the economy is meaningless if it cannot be linked to the liberation of the suffering of our people”.

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‘I hold an honorary doctorate’ – Spio-Garbrah responds to GTEC over use of ‘Dr’ title

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‘I hold an honorary doctorate’ – Spio-Garbrah responds to GTEC over use of ‘Dr’ title

Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, the Presidential Special Envoy for Reparations, has responded to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) over concerns regarding his use of the honorific title “Dr”.

According to Spio-Garbrah, he had not routinely used the title immediately after its conferment.

In a letter addressed to the Director-General of GTEC, Spio-Garbrah clarified that his “Dr” title was awarded to him honoris causa by Middlebury College in Vermont, United States, in 2002.

Spio-Garbrah disclosed that it was only after his successful interview and appointment as CEO of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) based in London in 2003 that the Board of the international organisation directed him to use the honorific title.

His statement disclosed, “I have the highest respect for those who have undertaken the demanding academic journey required to earn doctoral degrees through rigorous study, research, examination and dissertation. The norm for ‘PhD’ holders is to write the PhD after their names. I have never written a PhD after my name”.

He further disclosed that he does not hold an academically earned PhD adding that he never intended to represent himself as holding one.

“What I do hold is an honorary doctorate formally conferred upon me by Middlebury University at a duly convened academic congregation in May 2002. Documentary evidence of that conferment, including photographs from the ceremony, is attached,” he added.

According to Spio-Garbrah, the Middlebury University also conferred a similar honorary doctorate on former US President William Jefferson Clinton, reflecting their academic standing.

His statement follows, the  Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) who once again struck, going after Ghana’s Presidential Envoy for Reparations, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, to provide evidence supporting his use of the academic title “Dr.”

GTEC, in a statement, demanded that Spio-Garbrah provide evidence supporting his use of the academic title “Dr.” or cease using it if he is unable to prove that it was legitimately conferred

According to GTEC, in a statement, they have noted that Ekwow Spio-Garbrah references himself as “Amb. Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah”.

In a statement issued on Monday, July 27, 2026, GTEC stated, “For the avoidance of doubt, the Commission wishes to formally express its concern regarding the use of academic titles that have not been duly earned or conferred through a recognised academic process.

“The use of such titles—particularly when lacking formal academic validation—can be misleading and is inconsistent with established academic protocols and standards governing the conferment and use of academic ranks in Ghana,” it said.

“The Commission hereby requests that you provide the following documentation: Clarification regarding the use of the title “Dr.”, specifically: the name of the awarding institution, whether the doctoral degree is earned or honorary, the date it was conferred, and the process through which it was conferred”, the statement said.

“The Commission expects your full cooperation in addressing this matter and looks forward to your prompt compliance by July 31, 2026”, the statement added.

Meanwhile, in 2025, the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) backed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s (GTEC ) efforts to regulate the growing development of individuals flaunting honorary doctorate degrees and fraudulent academic certificates.

According to UTAG, Academic titles must be earned, not purchased.

UTAG, in a press release, expressed concern about the abuse and misrepresentation of such titles.

UTAG’s statement stated, “Academic titles must be earned, not purchased, and their use must reflect the high standards of scholarship and service they represent”.

“UTAG fully supports the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) in its efforts to regulate, monitor, and, where necessary, sanction individuals and organisations involved in the proliferation and misuse of fake academic titles,” the statement added.

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Paper economy vs Pocket economy – Dr Bawumia jabs NDC over economic stability claims

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Paper economy vs Pocket economy – Dr Bawumia jabs NDC over economic stability claims

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP Presidential Candidate, has jabbed the NDC government, describing Ghana’s current economy as a tale of two economies.

According to Dr Bawumia, Ghana now has a paper economy and a pocket economy.

Dr Bawumia argued that despite the NDC government’s claim of lower inflation and a stronger cedi, life is still hard for Ghanaians.

Speaking at the NPP’s National Thanksgiving Service at the Church of Pentecost in Sunyani, Dr Bawumia stated, “As you can all attest, things are not going well. Things are really hard for the people. And when you ask them what they have done, they will tell you that inflation is down and the dollar is down. The reason we all want inflation and the dollar to go down is that we want it to have a positive impact and make life and the cost of living easier. But if inflation and the dollar go down and the people are suffering, is that how we want it?”.

“You cannot have a stable economy with people suffering. The stability should be a way of improving the lives of the people. So what is the use of the stability they are talking about when the people are suffering?”

Dr Bawumia added, “Have cocoa farmers benefited? They told them they will pay them 6000 cedis per bag. Has that happened? Have cashew farmers benefited? They told cashew farmers to look for land and expand their farms because they will pay them more, but that has not happened. Soybean, rice and maize farmers have all been deceived. Teachers, too, are the same. Same with nurses and doctors. Traders are also complaining because people are not buying their goods”.

“Galamsey is even worse. Maybe when they mentioned 1:3:3, they meant galamsey because galamsey has now more than tripled. Dr Sam Jonah said our river bodies now look like chocolate milk. They said they would end galamsey within one month, but they have failed”.

“They promised Ghanaians a new economy called a 24-hour economy. We have been waiting for nearly 2 years to see it, but it has not happened. Clearly they did not even understand what they were talking about. It was campaign propaganda to deceive Ghanaians. They said 1:3:3 – one job for three people, and the question Ghanaians are asking is, where are the jobs? They also promised to complete Agenda 111 hospitals, but they have failed”.

He added, “One is a paper economy – they say inflation is down and the exchange rate is down. The second economy is the pocket economy – the high cost of living and your sufferings. That is more important to the people of Ghana. The stability of the economy is meaningless if it cannot be linked to the liberation of the suffering of our people”.

Meanwhile, Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) African Department, Zeine Zeidane, has stated that things are moving in Ghana in the right direction.

Zeine Zeidane disclosed that Ghana is better positioned to withstand potential global commodity-price shocks.

The IMF offered an optimistic assessment of the economy as the Fund and World Bank conclude their 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand.

Zeine Zeidane highlighted that Ghana’s strong economic performance and recent credit-rating upgrade point to progress in the country’s recovery, as it moves beyond the completed Extended Credit Facility (ECF) bailout programme to a new phase of reforms under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).

Director of the IMF’s African Department expressed confidence in the direction of the economy.

Speaking at a Sub-Saharan African press briefing during the meetings, Zidane stated, The performance has been strong up to now. And also, you certainly have seen that recently, there was an upgrade of Ghana. So, things are moving in Ghana in the right direction”.

He, however, acknowledged the risks posed by fluctuations in global commodity prices, adding that Ghana was entering this period from a stronger position.

“Of course, the risk in terms of commodity prices, every country can face them, but I think Ghana is, if that happens, we will face them from a very strong position,” he added.

Also, the IMF has cited Ghana’s economic reform programme as an example for other countries to follow.

The IMF African Department Director, Zeine Zeidane, praised the country’s progress under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).

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38 Obuasi SHTS teachers targeted after criticising headmaster — NAGRAT President

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38 Obuasi SHTS teachers targeted after criticising headmaster — NAGRAT President

Jacob Anaba, the President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), has revealed that 38 teachers at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) have been targeted after they spoke against headmaster Zakaria Abdulai, amid allegations of sexual abuse involving female students.

According to the NAGRAT President, 38 teachers at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) were asked to leave the school.

He argued that the development raised serious questions about how complaints against the headmaster had been handled.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on  October 19, the NAGRAT President stated, “As I speak to you, 38 teachers were being asked to leave the school. What was the reason?”

He alleged that the development follows work of a fact-finding committee chaired by the district director of education.

Jacob Anaba stated, “It was the wrath of the students that brought this thing into the public domain. It happened earlier before that. It happened earlier before that”.

“He knew about it. What measures did he take? He never. He allowed this thing to happen,” Mr Anaba alleged.

“You see, this Ghana belongs to all of us. We have to protect the Ghana that we all belong to,” he said.

“So, if a member of us, a teacher, does the wrong thing, he must be taken through the due course of the law. No one should be shielded. No one,” he demanded.

He further called for decisive action against the headmaster, saying, “This man should leave immediately. He can’t be a teacher again, because the profession that we decide to belong to is a noble one”.

“You have a fiduciary relationship with the student that you are handling. We may make mistakes, but not this type of mistake,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary, has revealed that the Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, has denied involvement in sexual abuse allegations.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Mustapha Gbande stated, “He has denied his involvement in issues raised against him, but I will not hold brief for him”.

“We have given him an opportunity to state his case, and so I wouldn’t be his PRO.”

“He would have to go and make his own case,” he said.

Mustapha Gbande further revealed that the NDC has reversed an earlier decision asking embattled Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to withdraw from the constituency chairmanship race.

According to Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary, the Obuasi SHTS headmaster can now contest while investigations into sexual abuse allegations against him continue.

Mustapha Gbande, however, warned that Zakaria Abdulai winning the election would not shield the aspirant from removal.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Mustapha Gbande stated, “As much as we are dealing with the public interest nature of the issues, we don’t also jeopardise the rights of the person who is involved. We want to make sure that the processes are run properly.

“We do not overrun the substantive processes triggered by the minister and the GES. So we want to see how all of this plus the documentary by my brother Manasseh, how it plays out, then the party will be advised appropriately,” he said.

He can now file and proceed”.

He disclosed that the decision follows the headmaster’s appearance before the party’s Functional Executive Committee.

“Indeed, it is true. Those were preliminary directives that were taken.”

Mr Gbande said the party wanted to protect the aspirant’s rights while allowing those processes to run.

The NDC Deputy General Secretary said the party wanted to protect the aspirant’s rights while allowing those processes to run.

“But in the meantime, we think that, given the nature of the processes that have been triggered, it is only prudent and right that the party proceed with caution and follow the story keenly as it unravels.”

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Revealed – Illegal miners invade 48 of Ghana’s 288 forest reserves

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Revealed – Illegal miners invade 48 of Ghana’s 288 forest reserves

President John Mahama has disclosed the extent of illegal mining activities on Ghana’s 288 forest reserves.

Mahama disclosed that out of Ghana’s 288 forest reserves, 48 have been affected.

According to John Mahama, the affected reserves have since been recovered and are undergoing reclamation.

Speaking at the Mining in Motion conference on Monday, October 19, President Mahama stated, “We have 288 forest reserves, and of these forest reserves, 48 of them had been penetrated by illegal miners,” he said at the conference in Accra.

“And of the 48, 9 were declared red zones, which means the forest guards could not enter those reserves because the illegal miners were fully armed,” he added.

“I am happy to note that of those 9 red zones, we have cleared all of them of illegal miners, and are currently preparing those forest reserves for reclamation,” Mr John Mahama noted.

President Mahama further revealed that his government has achieved some successes in the fight against illegal mining commonly known as galamsey.

Mahama disclosed that  135 excavators and nearly 200 firearms have been seized as part of efforts to combat illegal mining.

According to John Mahama, over 8,200 items, including changfan machines, excavators and other equipment used in illegal mining, had also been seized.

He stated, “We have achieved some successes in the fight against illegal mining. We have confiscated more than 8,200 items. This includes changfan machines, excavators and other equipment used in illegal mining”.

“We’ve confiscated 135 excavators that were being used in illegal mining, and we have retrieved almost 200 firearms that the people involved in illegal mining had,” he added.

President Mahama further revealed that illegal miners had encroached on 48 of Ghana’s 288 forest reserves, with some areas designated as red zones.

He stated, “I’m happy to note that of those nine red zones, we have cleared all of them of illegal miners and are currently preparing those forest reserves for reclamation”.

Mahama disclosed that illegal mining had destroyed approximately 12,000 acres of land across the country, revealing that efforts are underway to reclaim degraded areas.

He further praised the GoldBod for awarding the Ghana Armed Forces a contract to reclaim 253 acres of land destroyed by galamseyers in the Tano Nimri Forest.

Earlier, President John Dramani Mahama had declared nine forest reserves in Ghana free of illegal mining commonly known as galamsey.

According to Mahama, soldiers will remain stationed in nine forest reserves cleared of illegal mining to prevent operators from returning to the sites.

Mahama stressed that the decision followed previous experiences in which illegal miners returned to the reserves after military personnel deployed to flush them out had withdrawn.

President Mahama disclosed that all nine forest reserves previously designated as red zones due to the extensive destruction and the presence of heavily armed illegal miners had been cleared, with troops deployed to protect the areas.

Speaking during a courtesy call by chiefs from the Western North Region, Mahama stated, “We have now cleared all nine of those red zones. There are no galamsey operators in those forest reserves, and we have stationed soldiers there to ensure that the illegal miners do not return. The soldiers will remain in those areas”.

He further called for stronger collaboration with traditional authorities to sustain the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

Mahama also noted that previous efforts to clear some forest reserves had failed because illegal miners returned shortly after soldiers withdrew.

“Whenever forest guards went there, they were fired upon, and some lost their lives,” he said.

President Mahama further disclosed that the GoldBod and the military will support forest restoration.

He revealed that the GoldBod had begun engaging the military in a programme to reclaim destroyed forest areas and replant them with trees.

Mahama detailed that under the programme, bulldozers would be used to level degraded land, while the Forestry Commission would work with the military on reclamation and reforestation.

Also, President Mahama also announced that the Finance Minister had allocated GH¢400 million in the 2027 Budget to recruit additional Blue Water Guards to patrol water bodies and intensify the fight against illegal mining.

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‘Today, he says stability is not important’ – Kwakye Ofosu takes aim at Bawumia  

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‘Today, he says stability is not important’ – Kwakye Ofosu takes aim at Bawumia  

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister for Government Communications, has slammed the former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for making a U-turn on exchange rate stability.

Kwakye Ofosu noted that Dr Bawumia previously placed considerable emphasis on the stability of the cedi but is now downplaying it in his assessment of the economy under Mahama.

According to Kwakye Ofosu, Dr Bawumia must resolve his current position with his previous public statements on exchange rate stability.

Speaking in an interview with Citi FM, Kwakye Ofosu stated, “Today, Bawumia says that stability is not important. I can send you about three different clips of him prior to the 2024 elections in which he stoutly defended stability”.

“Was he not the one who told us that the most important indicator in an economy like ours is the exchange rate? Was he not the one who told us this in 2014?”

Kwakye Ofosu further defended the Mahama administration’s economic record, saying, “The truth is that every single measure of economic performance today is better than he left it”.

“Of course, it can always get better. There is no dispute about that, and we will continue to work assiduously as a government to ensure that things get better than they are today,” he added.

His comment follows Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who jabbed the NDC government, describing Ghana’s current economy as a tale of two economies.

According to Dr Bawumia, Ghana now has a paper economy and a pocket economy.

Dr Bawumia argued that despite the NDC government’s claim of lower inflation and a stronger cedi, life is still hard for Ghanaians.

Speaking at the NPP’s National Thanksgiving Service at the Church of Pentecost in Sunyani, Dr Bawumia stated, “As you can all attest, things are not going well. Things are really hard for the people. And when you ask them what they have done, they will tell you that inflation is down and the dollar is down. The reason we all want inflation and the dollar to go down is that we want it to have a positive impact and make life and the cost of living easier. But if inflation and the dollar go down and the people are suffering, is that how we want it?”.

“You cannot have a stable economy with people suffering. The stability should be a way of improving the lives of the people. So what is the use of the stability they are talking about when the people are suffering?”

Dr Bawumia added, “Have cocoa farmers benefited? They told them they will pay them 6000 cedis per bag. Has that happened? Have cashew farmers benefited? They told cashew farmers to look for land and expand their farms because they will pay them more, but that has not happened. Soybean, rice and maize farmers have all been deceived. Teachers, too, are the same. Same with nurses and doctors. Traders are also complaining because people are not buying their goods”.

“Galamsey is even worse. Maybe when they mentioned 1:3:3, they meant galamsey because galamsey has now more than tripled. Dr Sam Jonah said our river bodies now look like chocolate milk. They said they would end galamsey within one month, but they have failed”.

“They promised Ghanaians a new economy called a 24-hour economy. We have been waiting for nearly 2 years to see it, but it has not happened. Clearly they did not even understand what they were talking about. It was campaign propaganda to deceive Ghanaians. They said 1:3:3 – one job for three people, and the question Ghanaians are asking is, where are the jobs? They also promised to complete Agenda 111 hospitals, but they have failed”.

He added, “One is a paper economy – they say inflation is down and the exchange rate is down. The second economy is the pocket economy – the high cost of living and your sufferings. That is more important to the people of Ghana. The stability of the economy is meaningless if it cannot be linked to the liberation of the suffering of our people”.

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Headmaster at centre of Obuasi SHTS scandal breaks silence on sexual abuse claims

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Headmaster at centre of Obuasi SHTS scandal breaks silence on sexual abuse claims

Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary, has revealed that the Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai has denied involvement in sexual abuse allegations.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Mustapha Gbande stated, “He has denied his involvement in issues raised against him, but I will not hold brief for him”.

“We have given him an opportunity to state his case, and so I wouldn’t be his PRO.”

“He would have to go and make his own case,” he said.

Mustapha Gbande further revealed that the NDC has reversed an earlier decision asking embattled Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to withdraw from the constituency chairmanship race.

According to Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary, the Obuasi SHTS headmaster can now contest while investigations into sexual abuse allegations against him continue.

Mustapha Gbande, however, warned that Zakaria Abdulai winning the election would not shield the aspirant from removal.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Mustapha Gbande stated, “As much as we are dealing with the public interest nature of the issues, we don’t also jeopardise the rights of the person who is involved. We want to make sure that the processes are run properly.

“We do not overrun the substantive processes triggered by the minister and the GES. So we want to see how all of this plus the documentary by my brother Manasseh, how it play out, then the party will be advised appropriately,” he said.

He can now file and proceed”.

He disclosed that the decision follows the headmaster’s appearance before the party’s Functional Executive Committee.

“Indeed, it is true. Those were preliminary directives that were taken.”

Mr Gbande said the party wanted to protect the aspirant’s rights while allowing those processes to run.

The NDC Deputy General Secretary said the party wanted to protect the aspirant’s rights while allowing those processes to run.

“We have given him an opportunity to state his case, and so I wouldn’t be his PRO.”

“He would have to go and make his own case,” he said.

“But in the meantime, we think that, given the nature of the processes that have been triggered, it is only prudent and right that the party proceed with caution and follow the story keenly as it unravels.”

It will be recalled that the NDC had earlier ordered the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, to withdraw from the Juaben constituency chairmanship race or risk disqualification.

Meanwhile, one of the victims featured in Manasseh Azure Awuni’s investigative documentary, Inside the Dreaded Headmaster’s Bungalow, has recounted an alleged sexual abuse incident involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (Obuasi SHTS).

The victim, identified as Victim A, described how the headmaster allegedly subjected her to sexual abuse while she was in his bungalow.

According to the Victim, he was raped by the headmaster of Obuasi SHTS but never got justice, even after reporting the incident to the appropriate authorities.

Speaking in the documentary, Victim A stated, “He held my hand and used it to rub his manhood, took off my shorts and forced himself on me. After that, he gave me GH¢100 and warned me not to mention it to anyone.”

Also, another Victim identified as Victim B alleged that the headmaster gave her oil and instructed her to stroke his private parts. When she refused, he allegedly threatened her, reminding her that he had locked her inside the bungalow and that nobody knew she was there.

“He gave me oil and asked me to stroke his private parts. When I refused, he reminded me that he had locked me in and nobody knew I was in his bungalow, threatening that he could kill me and nobody would find out. He ejaculated four times before allowing me to leave,” she recounted.

Their account forms part of the allegations presented in the documentary by Manasseh Azure, which examines claims of sexual abuse involving the headmaster and raises questions about how school authorities responded to complaints from students.

Watch the video below:

@ghnow_ “He ejaculated four times before allowing me to go” – Victim recounts alleged sexual assault by Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ “He held my hands and rubbed them on his manhood” – Victim recounts alleged sexual abuse involving Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

2034, 2036 birth dates passport expiry dates – Ghana High Commission clarifies SA evacuation records

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2034, 2036 birth dates passport expiry dates – Ghana High Commission clarifies SA evacuation records

Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa has admitted to errors in the records of 15 evacuees’ birth dates of Ghanaians evacuated from the country.

In a press statement dated October 19, 2026, the High Commission said the errors occurred during the transcription of passport details by its officials.

According to Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa, passport expiry dates were mistakenly recorded as dates of birth.

“The High Commission takes responsibility for the minor clerical errors which affect only 15 individuals out of the 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated,” the statement said.

“Our verification of the records indicates that the dates interpreted as dates of birth were, in fact, passport expiry dates.”

The High Commission acknowledged that its officials made errors while transcribing passport details, attributing the mistakes to the emergency circumstances surrounding the evacuation of distressed Ghanaians.

“However, these minor clerical errors do not invalidate the identities of the evacuees, their participation in the evacuation exercise, or the fact that they received the approved reintegration and transportation allowances.”

The High Commission maintained that all Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa underwent the required identification, data-processing and departure formalities before leaving the country; subsequently provided corrected details for the 15 individuals to facilitate updates.

The mission, in their statement, also supplied the right birth dates and passport expiry dates for several people referenced.

“These details confirm the identities of the persons concerned and the corresponding travel documentation,” the statement said.

“The High Commission fully respects the important role of the media in promoting transparency and accountability. In that spirit, we encourage verification with the appropriate official sources whenever apparent discrepancies arise in administrative records,” it added.

The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, statement follows: Data released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa has raised questions about the accuracy of the records after several entries reportedly contained impossible dates of birth, including years 2034 and 2036.

A Joy News report on October 19, 2026, identified at least 14 names with seemingly inconsistent or impossible personal details in the data released by the ministry.

In the entries, Precious Sekyiwaa’s date of birth was recorded as October 28, 2034, while James Akoto Baffour was listed as having been born on December 26, 2036. Both dates are in the future.

Similarly, Victoria Aduakwa was recorded as having been born in 2034, while Ebenezer Losu’s year of birth appeared as 20232.

Also, other entries reportedly contained dates that do not exist on the calendar. David Botwey’s date of birth was listed as the fourth day of the 24th month in 1989, although a year has only 12 months.

The data also reportedly included an evacuee whose date of birth was recorded as February 31, 1990, despite February having a maximum of 29 days.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs data discrepancies have raised concerns about the accuracy of the information published by the ministry and the processes used to collect and verify the returnees’ personal details.

The evacuation exercise has become increasingly controversial in recent weeks, with the Minority in Parliament demanding a detailed breakdown of the number of Ghanaians brought home and the cost of the operation.

The latest questions come amid scrutiny of the reported GH¢49.7 million spent by the government on the evacuation.

The ministry’s records are likely to face further examination as calls grow for transparency over the exercise, including the accuracy of the beneficiary list and the expenditure involved.

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SHOCK – NDC clears Obuasi SHTS headmaster to contest chairmanship race

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SHOCK – NDC clears Obuasi SHTS headmaster to contest chairmanship race

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has shockingly reversed an earlier decision asking embattled Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to withdraw from the constituency chairmanship race.

According to Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary, the Obuasi SHTS headmaster can now contest while investigations into sexual abuse allegations against him continue.

Mustapha Gbande, however, warned that Zakaria Abdulai winning the election would not shield the aspirant from removal.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Mustapha Gbande stated, “He can now file and proceed”.

He disclosed that the decision follows the headmaster’s appearance before the party’s Functional Executive Committee.

“Indeed, it is true. Those were preliminary directives that were taken.”

Mr Gbande said the party wanted to protect the aspirant’s rights while allowing those processes to run.

The NDC Deputy General Secretary said the party wanted to protect the aspirant’s rights while allowing those processes to run.

“We have given him an opportunity to state his case, and so I wouldn’t be his PRO.”

“He would have to go and make his own case,” he said.

“But in the meantime, we think that, given the nature of the processes that have been triggered, it is only prudent and right that the party proceed with caution and follow the story keenly as it unravels.”

It will be recalled that the NDC had earlier ordered the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, to withdraw from the Juaben constituency chairmanship race or risk disqualification.

According to Manasseh Azure Awuni, whose exposé led to the interdiction of Zakaria Abdulai, the NDC has ordered the headmaster to withdraw from the election.

In a Facebook post on October 18, 2026, Manasseh wrote, “The NDC has ordered the Obuasi SHTS headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, to withdraw from the Juaben chairmanship race or be disqualified”.

Also, the NDC’s Deputy National Communications Director, Julius Kwame Anthony, has confirmed the development.

“The party has directed: withdraw your attempts to contest for the chairmanship or be disqualified. That is the party’s position, well communicated to the headmaster,” he said.

“Our rationale is simple: this person is currently being investigated by law enforcement agencies who essentially report to our government,” he explained.

Zakaria Abdulai, popularly known as Paapaa, is facing allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female student.

Meanwhile, One of the victims featured in Manasseh Azure Awuni’s investigative documentary, Inside the Dreaded Headmaster’s Bungalow, has recounted an alleged sexual abuse incident involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (Obuasi SHTS).

The victim, identified as Victim A, described how the headmaster allegedly subjected her to sexual abuse while she was in his bungalow.

According to the Victim, he was raped by the headmaster of Obuasi SHTS but never got justice, even after reporting the incident to the appropriate authorities.

Speaking in the documentary, Victim A stated, “He held my hand and used it to rub his manhood, took off my shorts and forced himself on me. After that, he gave me GH¢100 and warned me not to mention it to anyone.”

Also, another Victim identified as Victim B alleged that the headmaster gave her oil and instructed her to stroke his private parts. When she refused, he allegedly threatened her, reminding her that he had locked her inside the bungalow and that nobody knew she was there.

“He gave me oil and asked me to stroke his private parts. When I refused, he reminded me that he had locked me in and nobody knew I was in his bungalow, threatening that he could kill me and nobody would find out. He ejaculated four times before allowing me to leave,” she recounted.

Their account forms part of the allegations presented in the documentary by Manasseh Azure, which examines claims of sexual abuse involving the headmaster and raises questions about how school authorities responded to complaints from students.

Watch the video below:

@ghnow_ “He ejaculated four times before allowing me to go” – Victim recounts alleged sexual assault by Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ “He held my hands and rubbed them on his manhood” – Victim recounts alleged sexual abuse involving Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

EXPOSED – Ablakwa’s SA evacuee data shockingly lists some returnees as born in 2034, 2036

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EXPOSED – Ablakwa’s SA evacuee data shockingly lists some returnees as born in 2034, 2036

Data released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa has raised questions about the accuracy of the records after several entries reportedly contained impossible dates of birth, including years 2034 and 2036.

A Joy News report on October 19, 2026, identified at least 14 names with seemingly inconsistent or impossible personal details in the data released by the ministry.

In the entries, Precious Sekyiwaa’s date of birth was recorded as October 28, 2034, while James Akoto Baffour was listed as having been born on December 26, 2036. Both dates are in the future.

Similarly, Victoria Aduakwa was recorded as having been born in 2034, while Ebenezer Losu’s year of birth appeared as 20232.

Also, other entries reportedly contained dates that do not exist on the calendar. David Botwey’s date of birth was listed as the fourth day of the 24th month in 1989, although a year has only 12 months.

The data also reportedly included an evacuee whose date of birth was recorded as February 31, 1990, despite February having a maximum of 29 days.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs data discrepancies have raised concerns about the accuracy of the information published by the ministry and the processes used to collect and verify the returnees’ personal details.

The evacuation exercise has become increasingly controversial in recent weeks, with the Minority in Parliament demanding a detailed breakdown of the number of Ghanaians brought home and the cost of the operation.

The latest questions come amid scrutiny of the reported GH¢49.7 million spent by the government on the evacuation.

The ministry’s records are likely to face further examination as calls grow for transparency over the exercise, including the accuracy of the beneficiary list and the expenditure involved.

Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a seven-day deadline to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to disclose detailed records of expenditure on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, threatening to pursue additional action if the documents are not provided.

The party’s Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, announced the demand at a press briefing on Sunday, October 18, insisting that the government must account for the public funds reportedly used for the exercise.

According to the NPP, they want Ablakwa to release contracts and invoices for chartered flights, payment vouchers, signed payment records and a comprehensive list of all 1,964 evacuees, including evidence of payments made in respect of each individual.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye said the documents should be made available within seven days through the relevant Right to Information (RTI) process and to Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee.

The NPP is also demanding an explanation of the process used to select the charter flight operator, including whether the procurement complied with the Public Procurement Act.

Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, October 18, Miracles Aboagye stated, “Produce the complete set of documents within 7 days. Lay before the RTI requisition and Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee every charter invoice and contract, every payment voucher, every signed sheet, and the full list of 1,964 evacuees with proof of payment against each name”.

They further called on the Minister to account for the reported GH¢16 million expenditure, providing details of how the money was used and clarifying whether any portion was paid in cash or spent on purchases.

Questions have also been raised about information relating to ASKY Airlines and differences between two versions of a letter identified as CC/7. The NPP wants the discrepancies explained and confirmation of which version was presented to the Auditor-General.

The NPP is also proposing an independent audit by an internationally recognised firm. It wants the audit’s terms of reference and final findings published for public scrutiny.

Although the NPP welcomed the Auditor-General’s review of the expenditure, Mr Aboagye maintained that further accountability measures were necessary.

He warned that the party would support the Minority in Parliament to pursue the matter if the seven-day deadline passed without the requested information being provided. Possible steps include pressing for urgent parliamentary questions to the Foreign Affairs Minister.

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@ghnow_ “He ejaculated four times before allowing me to go” – Victim recounts alleged sexual assault by Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ “He held my hands and rubbed them on his manhood” – Victim recounts alleged sexual abuse involving Obuasi Sec Tech headmaster. Source: Joy News #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow

‘He held my hand used it to rub his manhood’ – Victim A in Obuasi SHTS sex exposé speaks

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‘He held my hand used it to rub his manhood’ – Victim A in Obuasi SHTS sex exposé speaks

One of the victims featured in Manasseh Azure Awuni’s investigative documentary, Inside the Dreaded Headmaster’s Bungalow, has recounted an alleged sexual abuse incident involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (Obuasi SHTS).

The victim, identified as Victim A, described how the headmaster allegedly subjected her to sexual abuse while she was in his bungalow.

According to the Victim, he was raped by the headmaster of Obuasi SHTS but never got justice, even after reporting the incident to the appropriate authorities.

Speaking in the documentary, Victim A stated, “He held my hand and used it to rub his manhood, took off my shorts and forced himself on me. After that, he gave me GH¢100 and warned me not to mention it to anyone.”

Also, another Victim identified as Victim B alleged that the headmaster gave her oil and instructed her to stroke his private parts. When she refused, he allegedly threatened her, reminding her that he had locked her inside the bungalow and that nobody knew she was there.

“He gave me oil and asked me to stroke his private parts. When I refused, he reminded me that he had locked me in and nobody knew I was in his bungalow, threatening that he could kill me and nobody would find out. He ejaculated four times before allowing me to leave,” she recounted.

Their account forms part of the allegations presented in the documentary by Manasseh Azure, which examines claims of sexual abuse involving the headmaster and raises questions about how school authorities responded to complaints from students.

Some netizens reacting to the victim’s revelation stated, “And this is jxt Obuasi. Go to Toase SHS and Juaben SHS to ask of his track record. I hear he left quite a disgusting one in those places”.

One X user added, “This is bigger than one school or one headmaster. It’s about a culture that protected adults and sacrificed children for decades under every government. Obuasi just happened to get a journalist who refused to look away”.

A netizen added, “Everyone who knew should be arrested or face the consequence.

Why do they keep transferring him to different schools?

Someone does this horrible act, and you say I advised him not to do it again”.

“This is a man who is a known sexual offender or predator. Using his position to harm young girls, the GES is aware of this, yet they keep transferring him whenever an incident happens. Smh”, one X user added.

A netizen wrote, “A nation that can’t protect vulnerable people, but is only interested in politics & religion. This goes on in even universities, but victims are told to keep silent or face more victimisation. Haba Ghana!”

Additionally, one netizen added, “I can’t imagine what rape must feel like. Well, I can because I have a fair idea about what it can look like. Sometimes it’s just sheer luck that some of us escaped. Why must you force yourself on a woman? Why? I think rapists should just have their pinis bitten off”.

“After an hour, none of the people who chastised and dragged Andy Dosty weeks ago have seen this or heard it. Why? Maybe cos of his political affiliation. loool… But we have the resources to organise press conferences and go after Ghana jollof. Detain a mother for over a week”, a netizen added.

One last X user added, “Teachers been sleeping with these kids and it has become almost normal to the point if you report them sef it doesn’t go anywhere! @GhPoliceService is there a reason why this man isn’t in jail yet? We need a statement on this case”.

Watch the video below:

@ghnow_ A woman who was robbed of her phone at Shatta Fest yesterday recounts her ordeal. Meanwhile, another lady was reportedly stripped half-naked by armed robbers during the incident. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
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Otumfuo endorses Mahama’s mineral agenda, says it could break poverty cycle

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Otumfuo endorses Mahama’s mineral agenda, says it could break poverty cycle

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has endorsed President John Dramani Mahama’s mineral reset agenda, describing the government’s focus on local processing and value addition as essential to Ghana’s economic transformation.

Mahama’s minerals agenda seeks to move the country away from exporting raw minerals towards processing more of its mineral resources locally to retain greater economic benefits.

Speaking on behalf of the Asantehene at the Mining in Motion conference on Monday, October 19, Essumejahene Nana Okyere Kusi Ntrama said the government’s approach to mineral governance could help Ghana break the cycle of poverty.

Nana Okyere Kusi Ntrama maintained that despite the controversies surrounding the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), the broader objective of taking greater control of the country’s mineral wealth remained relevant.

According to Nana Okyere Kusi Ntrama, the focus of the government’s reset agenda should be on what Ghana produces from its mineral resources rather than simply exporting them in their raw form.

Nana Okyere Kusi Ntrama explained that the policy direction announced by President Mahama shortly after assuming office reflects the need for Ghana to derive greater value from its natural resources through domestic processing and related industries.

He further linked the agenda to the vision of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who sought to harness the country’s mineral wealth to support industrialisation, including efforts to establish a gold refinery in Tarkwa.

“Regardless of the controversies surrounding the Gold Board, there should be no doubt that the nature of the President’s reset agenda takes us right back to the very foundation of our republic, when Dr Kwame Nkrumah sought to harness our minerals and move to establish a gold refinery in Tarkwa,” he said.

He added that the direction of the country’s mineral policies and the way its resources are utilised would be central to determining the benefits Ghana derives from its natural wealth.

The endorsement places renewed emphasis on local value addition as a key component of Ghana’s mineral governance, with the government’s agenda seeking to ensure that more economic benefits from the country’s resources remain within the country.

Meanwhile, President Mahama at the Mining in Motion Conference revealed that Ghana is strengthening local gold assaying, refining and related services to retain a greater share of the economic benefits from its gold resources.

Mahama disclosed that the initiative, being pursued through the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and the country’s gold refining policy, is aimed at expanding domestic participation in the gold value chain instead of relying largely on the extraction and export of raw minerals.

He stressed the need for Ghana to derive greater economic benefits from its mineral resources by developing local capacity for processing and other value-added activities.

Mahama stated, “Through the Ghana Gold Board and our gold refining policy, we are working to retain more value through assaying, refining, and related services”.

In related news, Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed a gold refining agreement with Gold Coast Refinery.

The landmark partnership was signed on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

The GoldBod and Gold Coast Refinery partnership mark a major milestone in Ghana’s step to add value within Ghana’s gold sector.

The partnership will reduce Ghana’s reliance on exporting raw gold, which has led to revenue losses.

Under the GoldBod partnership with Gold Coast Refinery, gold sourced from both artisanal and large-scale mining operations will be refined locally.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Sammy Gyamfi, the GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, stated, “This development marks a major milestone in Ghana’s gold trade and will help maximise national benefits from our mineral resources”.

He further highlighted, “The millions of dollars we pay as refinery charges to refineries in Dubai, Switzerland, India, Hong Kong, and other foreign countries will now stay in our banking sector. That money will now stay in our economy.”

“What this agreement also means is that we are creating more direct and indirect jobs, particularly because Gold Coast Refinery has committed to operating 24/7 in line with the government’s 24-hour policy”, he added.

GoldBod and Gold Coast Refinery partnership follows earlier announcements by Sammy Gyamfi, who revealed plans for Ghana to refine gold before export from October 2025.

According to Sammy Gyamfi, Goldbod will establish a wholly state-owned and international-standard gold refinery.

He highlighted that the reset agenda of Mahama is aimed at transitioning Ghana from the export of raw doré to refined bullion.

He further argued that it was unacceptable for Ghana, as a leader in gold production on the continent, to be exporting raw gold without significant value addition.

@ghnow_ A commuter was stunned to see the 45 Military Pattern Utility Vehicles recently delivered to the Ghana Armed Forces to improve troop mobility and strengthen operational readiness. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – NDCMUSICHQ
@ghnow_ Arrival of guest at ESP hotel for Seats of Strength 2026 hosted by Ama Burland and Gisela #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – officialpm.gh
@ghnow_ A commuter was stunned to see the 45 Military Pattern Utility Vehicles recently delivered to the Ghana Armed Forces to improve troop mobility and strengthen operational readiness. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – NDCMUSICHQ

“He gave me oil and asked me to stroke his private parts” – Victim of Obuasi SHTS sex exposé recounts

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“He gave me oil and asked me to stroke his private parts” – Victim of Obuasi SHTS sex exposé recounts

One of the victims featured in Manasseh Azure Awuni’s investigative documentary, Inside the Dreaded Headmaster’s Bungalow, has recounted an alleged sexual abuse incident involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (Obuasi SHTS).

The victim, identified as Victim B, described how the headmaster allegedly subjected her to sexual abuse while she was in his bungalow. She also recounted how school authorities allegedly failed to take action even after she reported the incident.

Speaking in the documentary, Victim B alleged that the headmaster gave her oil and instructed her to stroke his private parts. When she refused, he allegedly threatened her, reminding her that he had locked her inside the bungalow and that nobody knew she was there.

“He gave me oil and asked me to stroke his private parts. When I refused, he reminded me that he had locked me in and nobody knew I was in his bungalow, threatening that he could kill me and nobody would find out. He ejaculated four times before allowing me to leave,” she recounted.

Her account forms part of the allegations presented in the documentary, which examines claims of sexual abuse involving the headmaster and raises questions about how school authorities responded to complaints from students.

Some netizens reacting to the victim’s revelation stated, “Why is it that even with multiple accusations of heinous crimes, he was not taken into police custody yet teachers were arrested by the District Police Command for allegedly instigating students?”

“This man is a Mephistophelean person, and he doesn’t deserve to be tolerated in any environment.

How could you go beyond your stupidity and play such atrocious tactics just to compel these girls to have sex with you?

He needs to face the repercussions of his inappropriate act

The authorities were eager to protect a criminal yet failed the actual victims”, one X user added.

A netizen added, “School authorities failed to act even after she spoke up.”

Pay attention to this statement. This shows how many girls in school are in danger. The painful thing is that some of these people have children too. What kind of wickedness is this”.

In related news, Manasseh Azure Awuni has disclosed that the number of students who have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse involving the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School has risen from 16 to 19.

According to Manasseh Azure, three additional students had reportedly come forward.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe on Sunday, October 18, Manasseh Azure stated, “From yesterday, my sources at the school told me the number has grown to 19. So way more names have come up, and it is likely there will be more, because some didn’t give a report”.

It will be recalled that on Thursday, October 15, Manasseh Azure, speaking on Joy FM Inside the Dreaded Headmaster’s Bungalow, said the initial information he received concerned five students; however, the number increased to 14 when he visited the school to investigate.

“I’ve been to Obuasi twice. First in 2018, and this is my second time visiting Obuasi. The first visit was about allegations of sexual assault in the same school,” he said.

Manasseh explained that after returning from studies abroad, he received a message from a source at the school indicating that the situation had worsened.

Meanwhile, the case involving the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, popularly known as Paapaa, has taken a new turn after the case docket was forwarded to the Attorney-General’s Office for study and advice.

The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ashanti South Regional Police Command in Bekwai has forwarded the case docket to the Attorney-General’s Office for study and advice.

The police disclosed that a 20-year-old Form Two student of the school, accompanied by her father, lodged a complaint at the Obuasi DOVVSU on August 4, 2026.

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Ablakwa inflated charter flight for SA evacuees by $450,000 – NPP alleges 

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Ablakwa inflated charter flight for SA evacuees by $450,000 – NPP alleges 

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has alleged that the Foreign Affairs Ministry under Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa inflated the charter flight for Ghanaian South African evacuees by $450,000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the NPP Director of Communications, made the demand at a press conference in Accra on Sunday, October 18, insisting that the government must account for the reported cost.

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

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

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

In the meantime, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published the names and signatures of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa, alongside records relating to the payment of reintegration and transportation allowances.

However, the NPP is seeking further documentation on the cost of the charter flights.

Also, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a seven-day deadline to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to disclose detailed records of expenditure on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, threatening to pursue additional action if the documents are not provided.

According to the NPP, they want Ablakwa to release contracts and invoices for chartered flights, payment vouchers, signed payment records and a comprehensive list of all 1,964 evacuees, including evidence of payments made in respect of each individual.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye said the documents should be made available within seven days through the relevant Right to Information (RTI) process and to Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee.

The NPP is also demanding an explanation of the process used to select the charter flight operator, including whether the procurement complied with the Public Procurement Act.

Miracles Aboagye stated, “Produce the complete set of documents within 7 days. Lay before the RTI requisition and Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee every charter invoice and contract, every payment voucher, every signed sheet, and the full list of 1,964 evacuees with proof of payment against each name”.

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‘Ghanaians can feel the impact of economic stability’ – NDC’s Julius Anthony replies Bawumia

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‘Ghanaians can feel the impact of economic stability’ – NDC’s Julius Anthony replies Bawumia

Julius Kwame Anthony, the Deputy Director of Communications for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has taken a swipe at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia over his recent comments on the Ghanaian economy.

Over the weekend, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia criticised the Mahama government over the economic conditions facing Ghanaians.

Dr Bawumia argued that economic stability is meaningless if it does not translate into improved living conditions.

Speaking at the party’s Thanksgiving Service in Sunyani, Dr Bawumia drew on Ghana’s founding President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s famous statement about liberation, to question the benefits of the country’s economic indicators when citizens continue to struggle.

“Stability of the economy is meaningless if it cannot be linked up with the total liberation of the suffering of our people,” he stated.

According to Dr Bawumia, although the government points to declining inflation and a fall in the value of the dollar against the cedi as evidence of economic progress, these developments must ultimately benefit ordinary Ghanaians.

“If you look at how things are going today, we all know things are not going well. Today, if you ask the government what they have done, they will tell you they have brought down inflation and the dollar has come down,” he said.

Dr Bawumia further questioned the significance of these economic gains if citizens continue to experience financial hardship.

“The reason why we want inflation and the dollar to come down is for Ghanaians to benefit, is that not it? But if inflation is coming down and the dollar is also coming down and there is still suffering, is that what we want?” he asked.

He further argued that economic stability should be reflected in the cost of living, pointing to rising utility bills and transport fares as some of the challenges confronting households and businesses.

“You cannot have a stable economy with people suffering. Electricity bills, water bills, petrol and transport fares have all gone up. Traders are complaining because people are not buying their goods,” Dr Bawumia added.

However, Julius Kwame Anthony reacted to Dr Bawumia’s argument that the former Vice President did not pay attention to while in office, noting that Ghanaians are feeling the impact of the economic stabilisation under the NDC government.

Julius Kwame Anthony stated, “Tell Dr Bawumia that the people of Ghana were struggling to buy ordinary oil. The price of oil more than doubled when he was the chair of the EMC. Today the price of that item has not only stabilised; it has also reduced, and our women can testify to that. Men who run their households can testify to that.

The people can feel the impact of our economic stabilisation. If Vice President Bawumia cannot feel it, it is a clear demonstration of how he was not paying attention to anything when he was in government. You remember that after he lost the election, he said he did not even know that they increased the price of fuel in the lead-up to the election, so how can he know now that the price of things has reduced after he has left office?”.

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‘Things are not going well in Ghana’ – Dr Bawumia

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‘Things are not going well in Ghana’ – Dr Bawumia

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has criticised the Mahama government over the current economic conditions in Ghana, arguing that things are not going well for many citizens.

The NPP flagbearer argued that economic stability must translate into improved living conditions, stressing that lower inflation and a stronger cedi mean little if Ghanaians continue to struggle with the cost of living.

Speaking at the party’s Thanksgiving Service in Sunyani, Dr Bawumia drew on Ghana’s founding President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s famous statement about liberation, to question the benefits of the country’s economic indicators when citizens continue to struggle.

“Stability of the economy is meaningless if it cannot be linked up with the total liberation of the suffering of our people,” he stated.

According to Dr Bawumia, although the government points to declining inflation and a fall in the value of the dollar against the cedi as evidence of economic progress, these developments must ultimately benefit ordinary Ghanaians.

“If you look at how things are going today, we all know things are not going well. Today, if you ask the government what they have done, they will tell you they have brought down inflation and the dollar has come down,” he said.

Dr Bawumia further questioned the significance of these economic gains if citizens continue to experience financial hardship.

“The reason why we want inflation and the dollar to come down is for Ghanaians to benefit, is that not it? But if inflation is coming down and the dollar is also coming down and there is still suffering, is that what we want?” he asked.

He further argued that economic stability should be reflected in the cost of living, pointing to rising utility bills and transport fares as some of the challenges confronting households and businesses.

“You cannot have a stable economy with people suffering. Electricity bills, water bills, petrol and transport fares have all gone up. Traders are complaining because people are not buying their goods,” Dr Bawumia added.

Meanwhile, Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) African Department, Zeine Zeidane, has stated that things are moving in Ghana in the right direction.

Zeine Zeidane disclosed that Ghana is better positioned to withstand potential global commodity-price shocks.

The IMF offered an optimistic assessment of the economy as the Fund and World Bank conclude their 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand.

Zeine Zeidane highlighted that Ghana’s strong economic performance and recent credit-rating upgrade point to progress in the country’s recovery, as it moves beyond the completed Extended Credit Facility (ECF) bailout programme to a new phase of reforms under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).

Director of the IMF’s African Department expressed confidence in the direction of the economy.

Speaking at a Sub-Saharan African press briefing during the meetings, Zidane stated, The performance has been strong up to now. And also, you certainly have seen that recently, there was an upgrade of Ghana. So, things are moving in Ghana in the right direction”.

He, however, acknowledged the risks posed by fluctuations in global commodity prices, adding that Ghana was entering this period from a stronger position.

“Of course, the risk in terms of commodity prices, every country can face them, but I think Ghana is, if that happens, we will face them from a very strong position,” he added.

Also, the IMF has cited Ghana’s economic reform programme as an example for other countries to follow.

The IMF African Department Director, Zeine Zeidane, praised the country’s progress under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).

During a meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, Zeine Zeidane told Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. “We tell others to follow your steps”.

He further commended Ghana’s performance under the programme, describing it as a success and acknowledging the government’s efforts to strengthen economic management.

“I want to first commend you on how you are performing. The ECF was a great success,” he said.

He further expressed a positive assessment of Ghana’s current economic position, declaring that “Ghana is in a very good place.”

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‘It is shocking NDC now sees the judiciary as a wing of their party’ – Kwaku Azar

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‘It is shocking NDC now sees the judiciary as a wing of their party’ – Kwaku Azar

US-based Ghanaian legal practitioner Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, commonly known as Kwaku Azar, has rubbished NDC members’ threats over Chairman Wontumi’s bail condition.

He noted that some NDC supporters threaten the judiciary and the government, saying that granting bail pending appeal to Chairman Wontumi will cause them to exit or desert the party in 2028.

According to Kwaku Azar, it is shocking that the NDC now sees the judiciary as a wing of their party capable of being threatened into abandoning the time-tested judicial rules and submitting to the wishes of the NDC.

Prof Azar prays the judiciary will rid itself of this perception, restore its full independence, and apply the law without fear of the Government or its supporters.

In a lengthy write-up on his Facebook on October 17, 2026, Kwaku Azar wrote, “I have seen some NDC supporters threaten the judiciary and the government, saying that granting bail pending appeal to Chairman Wontumi will cause them to exit or desert the party in 2028.

It is shocking that the NDC now sees the judiciary as a wing of their party capable of being threatened into abandoning the time-tested judicial rules and submitting to the wishes of the NDC.

I pray the judiciary will rid itself of this perception, restore its full independence, and apply the law without fear of the Government or its supporters.

This development must worry advocates of GOGO!

SGD Alhaji Akbar

Dear Alhaji;

GOGO is struggling to understand your concern. Let us examine the claims carefully.

FIRST, you claim to have observed some NDC supporters threatening to desert their party in 2028 if Chairman Wontumi is granted bail pending appeal.

Assuming your observation is accurate, how does a threat to leave a political party become a threat against the judiciary?

You are not claiming that these supporters have threatened to storm the courts, intimidate judges, disobey court orders, or interfere with judicial proceedings.

They are simply threatening to leave their own political party!

SECOND, how does this threat, if taken seriously, establish that NDC supporters regard the judiciary as a wing of their party?

Indeed, if they believed the judiciary was firmly under their party’s control, why would they be contemplating an outcome contrary to their wishes?

Isn’t their very concern that Wontumi might be granted bail evidence that they recognize the judiciary can reach a decision they dislike?

THIRD, you somehow move from supporters threatening to abandon their party to the extraordinary conclusion that the judiciary is being threatened into abandoning time-tested judicial rules and submitting to the wishes of the NDC.

Where is the evidence for this leap?

What exactly have you observed that establishes judicial intimidation, political control, or a departure from established legal principles?

A threat to withdraw political support may reflect frustration, misplaced expectations, or even a misunderstanding of judicial independence. It might even be a metaphor.

But it does not, without more, establish a threat to judicial independence.

FOURTH, you then pray that the judiciary will rid itself of this perception, restore its full independence, and apply the law without fear of the government or its supporters.

Restore its independence?

When was that independence lost? What evidence have you presented that judges are currently applying the law out of fear or favour?

Nothing in your stated observations supports such a sweeping indictment of the judiciary.

FINALLY, you conclude that this development must worry advocates of GOGO.

Alhaji observing some NDC supporters threatening to leave NDC if Wontumi is granted bail must worry GOGO?

C’mon, give GOGO some credit for common sense!

GOGO believes judicial independence requires judges to decide cases according to law, whether their decisions please or displease the NDC, NPP, or anyone else.

If Wontumi satisfies the legal requirements for bail pending appeal, the Court should grant it. If he does not, the Court should refuse it. Neither outcome should depend on who threatens to leave a political party.

The real concern is not that some supporters may abandon their party in 2028. It is that Alhaji has managed to convert a threat of political desertion into evidence of judicial intimidation, political capture, and lost judicial independence, all without establishing the necessary connections.

That is quite a remarkable feat of reasoning!

GOGO is not worried about the development Alhaji describes. GOGO is worried about the incurably defective reasoning used to describe it!

PS: Yɛde post no bɛto hɔ. Yɛnyɛ comprehension consultants.

Da Yie!”

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

The High Court Judge adjournment follows arguments by lawyers for Chairman Wontumi, led by Samuel Atta Akyea, and Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai.

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