Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Commissioner Aaron Kanor has said travellers arriving in Ghana with more than two mobile phones may have the devices treated as a commercial importation and subjected to customs duty.
According to Customs Commissioner Aaron Kanor, travellers should avoid carrying phones belonging to other people that would take the number of handsets in their possession beyond the permitted threshold.
He explained that carrying several phones on behalf of other people could amount to a commercial importation because of the high value of devices such as the latest iPhones and Samsung models.
Speaking at the Kotoka International Airport, Mr Kanor explained, “If you are a carrier of seven phones, all the seven phones, they all give you phones. When you carry all those seven phones, and you arrive, it will amount to what? Commercial.”
“Because you, as an individual, you are entitled to one. So we implore that when you are coming home, you do not collect people’s things. If you collect them and they are beyond two, when you give it to a carrier, you can only carry two.”
He added that the allowance could cover a traveller’s own phone and another handset, maybe, for a spouse.
“One for yourself and maybe one for your wife. If they are beyond that, then it amounts to commercial because all these phones are expensive.”
Customs Commissioner Aaron Kanor highlighted that the increasing value of high-end smartphones makes them an important source of customs revenue when they are imported commercially.
The GRA warning forms part of intensified checks by Customs on electronic devices being brought into the country through the airport.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the GRA Commissioner’s remarks stated, “Unreasonable. Coming into Ghana, I have one each of personal and business phones. In Ghana I use a business line, plus MTN and Airtel (for contingency if service is unreliable). A total of 5. Per this directive, should I pay tax on them every time I’m in Ghana – 4 to 5 times/year?”
One X user added, “Doesn’t make sense coming from someone like him. What if I am using like 4-5 phones myself… all the duties you take from cars and other stuff yet still phones are the ones that’s going to bring revenue”.
A netizen added, “Bringing more than one phone will not attract duty if you are able to demonstrate that they are your personal effects, and you have used them for a reasonable amount of time”.
“This is too bad…taking extortion to another level. Which people sat down and came up with this stupid idea? His explanation is more annoying. Herh gyimi paaa nie. These people have failed us. Tweaa”, an X user added.
A netizen stated, “It’s fair that you pay for bringing in more phones for your family because if I go buy a phone at Franko Phones for my family members, I certainly will pay taxes too. So the rest of us who don’t travel should pay taxes on phones we buy but not those who travel from abroad? Ei”.
One last X user added, “What he’s saying doesn’t make sense at all. Sika, how many phones do you use? Be honest. Imagine travelling outside and coming back with the same phone, and they have to charge you for that? Like how? We have people who use 3-5 phones for business purposes. What he’s saying doesn’t add up at all. They should come again abeg”.
Additionally, a netizen added, “All due respect, those who took this decision are fools. So if I have kids here in Ghana and returning from abroad, I can’t bring them phones or any electronic gadgets. Most of them are using 3 phones in Ghana. So they are going to open people’s bags at the airport”.
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“Bringing more than two phones into the country will amount to commercial custom charges”
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@ghnow_ Former Ghanaian boxer Ayitey Powers has apologised to NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah following his arrest over alleged threats, pleading for his forgiveness. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
Bernice Offei, a Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician, has been found safe after she was reported missing on September 1 in Agbogba, Accra.
A new update shared online confirms Bernice Offei has been located.
Also, appreciation has been extended to everyone who shared the missing-person notice and supported the search.
Earlier, Bernice Offei was reported missing after she was last seen in Accra on Tuesday, 1st September 2026.
According to a missing person notice cited the Sixty-three-year-old Bernice Offei is said to have been last seen at Nyaho-Tamakloe Street, Agbogba, in Accra.
Her family is appealing to the public for information that could help locate her and ensure her safe return home.
According to the notice, anyone with information about Bernice Offei’s whereabouts is urged to contact 024 878 1971 or 024 755 3431.
The public may also report any information to the nearest police station.
Also, the Gospel musician family is urging the public to share the information widely to help bring Bernice Offei home safely.
The legendary Ghanaian Gospel musician is widely known for songs including “Hold On, Life Is Short, Kaashe Gbeyi, Odo A Wodo Mi Nti, Nyame Kokroko, N’adom Ara Kwa, Don Bi Rebo and Nyame Aye Bi Ama Yen”.
@ghnow_ Former Ghanaian boxer Ayitey Powers has apologised to NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah following his arrest over alleged threats, pleading for his forgiveness. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, has slammed the Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s visits to state-owned institutions, describing the development as bewildering, shocking and unprecedented.
According to the former Information Minister, in all the years that he has followed politics and governance, he has never seen or heard a Chief Justice tour state-owned enterprises.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen on Wednesday, September 2, Oppong Nkrumah stated, “For all the years that I have followed politics and governance, I haven’t heard of such that the Chief Justice will be touring state-owned enterprises. I haven’t heard of that before.”
“The Judiciary is supposed to be more or less independent. It’s an arm of government on its own; they don’t mingle with whether it’s the Legislature or the Executive,” he stated.
“It is a well-known, established practice that the Judiciary doesn’t mingle, so you don’t see judges going around mingling in public,” he added.
“So, if upon that now there are official tours that are going on, it’s bewildering, and then I find it strange to hear some of these comments being made by the Judiciary,” he said.
“My first reaction is that this is bewildering; it’s absolutely shocking. This is unprecedented. I haven’t seen that before, that the Judiciary will get involved at this level,” he added.
Oppong Nkrumah’s comment follows that of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who toured some state-owned institutions expressing astonishment at the performance of their over the past eight years.
According to Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, comparing the current progress of some state institutions with their performance over the past eight years, he wonders what went wrong in the last eight years.
The Chief Justice lauded the performance of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and other public institutions under the current Mahama administration.
Speaking during a visit to MIIF on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, he said he was impressed by what he had seen at the institution and other state entities.
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie stated, “I must congratulate you. I mean, you have done marvellously well. Sometimes, when we hear about the things that you have done and the things that some organisations are doing now, we wonder. Some of us keep wondering what we really have been doing in the past eight years”.
“We’ve just come back from SSNIT. We went to SSNIT this morning, and the kind of things that we heard and what we had heard even before we went there, if you compare that with the fact that, not too long ago, SSNIT was preparing to sell its prized assets like the Labadi Beach Hotel, you wonder how Ghana could have sunk so low,” he added.
In related news, President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the boards of nine state institutions with immediate effect.
The decision was announced through a statement on Wednesday, September 2 by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
According to the statement, the relevant sector ministers have been directed to take all necessary steps to give effect to the dissolution of the boards.
Parts of the statement read, “Relevant sector Ministers have been directed to take all necessary steps, in accordance with the applicable laws and governing instruments, to give effect to the dissolution of these Boards.
“The affected Boards will be reconstituted in due course,” the statement concludes.
Below are the affected SOEs:
Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited
Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST)
Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO)
Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG)
Ghana Post Company Limited
Road Maintenance Trust Fund
TDC Ghana Limited
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
National Sports Authority
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@ghnow_ Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, has been freed after the Dansoman Circuit Court discontinued the case against him over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
The Chief Justice expressed astonishment at the performance of some state institutions over the past eight years.
According to Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, comparing the current progress of some state institutions with their performance over the past eight years, he wonders what went wrong in the last eight years.
The Chief Justice lauded the performance of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and other public institutions under the current Mahama administration.
Speaking during a visit to MIIF on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, he said he was impressed by what he had seen at the institution and other state entities.
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie stated, “I must congratulate you. I mean, you have done marvellously well. Sometimes, when we hear about the things that you have done and the things that some organisations are doing now, we wonder. Some of us keep wondering what we really have been doing in the past eight years”.
“We’ve just come back from SSNIT. We went to SSNIT this morning, and the kind of things that we heard and what we had heard even before we went there, if you compare that with the fact that, not too long ago, SSNIT was preparing to sell its prized assets like the Labadi Beach Hotel, you wonder how Ghana could have sunk so low,” he added.
In related news, President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the boards of nine state institutions with immediate effect.
The decision was announced through a statement on Wednesday, September 2 by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
According to the statement, the relevant sector ministers have been directed to take all necessary steps to give effect to the dissolution of the boards.
Parts of the statement read, “Relevant sector Ministers have been directed to take all necessary steps, in accordance with the applicable laws and governing instruments, to give effect to the dissolution of these Boards.
“The affected Boards will be reconstituted in due course,” the statement concludes.
Below are the affected SOEs:
Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited
Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST)
Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO)
Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG)
Ghana Post Company Limited
Road Maintenance Trust Fund
TDC Ghana Limited
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
National Sports Authority
Meanwhile, Bright Simons, the Vice President of IMANI Africa, has punched holes in the State Interests and Governance Authority’s (SIGA) claim that Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a combined net profit of GH¢19.8 billion in 2025.
The Vice President of IMANI Africa has quizzed whether the headline figures accurately reflect the underlying performance of the enterprises.
Bright Simons argued that currency-related gains significantly influenced the 2025 results.
According to Bright Simons, SIGA’s report as currently presented does not paint an accurate picture of affairs at state-controlled businesses in Ghana.
He highlighted that it is replete with bizarre errors, misstatements, confusions, and flawed inferences. Especially when read against previous SIGA reports.
@ghnow_ Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, has been freed after the Dansoman Circuit Court discontinued the case against him over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
Divine Selase Agbeti, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) Director-General, has disclosed that 1,818 online fraud cases were recorded in Ghana in seven months
According to the CSA, 47 per cent of cybersecurity incidents recorded in Ghana between January and July 2026 were linked to online fraud.
He disclosed that the National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GH) recorded 3,876 incidents, with 1,818 cases, representing about 47 per cent, involving online fraud.
The CSA director warned that the rapid adoption of digital financial services was increasing exposure to cyber-enabled crime.
Divine Selase Agbeti further cited the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 Fraud Report, which detailed that reported fraud cases across banks rose by 48 per cent, from 16,733 cases in 2024 to 24,778 in 2025, with GH¢101 million at risk.
Speaking at the launch of the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra, Selase Agbeti stated, “Once customers believe that a mobile money wallet can be emptied without recourse, that an online merchant may be fraudulent, that a bank transfer can be diverted, or that personal data can be abused without consequence, confidence erodes.
“Cybersecurity cannot remain a compliance exercise done solely for the regulator or a technology project delegated solely to the IT department. It is a board-level governance obligation and an operational resilience requirement.”
“No institution should wait to become a victim before taking cybersecurity seriously.
“Ghana’s digital finance future will be shaped not only by how quickly we innovate but also by how safely we do so”, he added.
In related news, TrustGH, a scam verification and reporting platform, has identified more than 6,000 telephone numbers associated with suspected fraudulent activity through community reporting and open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations conducted by its team of certified cybersecurity professionals.
The findings highlight the evolving digital fraud threat landscape in Ghana, with threat actors increasingly exploiting social media platforms, messaging applications, online business directories, telecommunications channels and fraudulent websites to target individuals and businesses.
TrustGH’s analysis shows that approximately 50 per cent of reported scam numbers are linked to TikTok, making it the largest identified source of reported scam activity within the platform’s database. SMS and WhatsApp also account for a significant proportion of reported cases, while other indicators have been traced to Facebook, Google Business Profiles, telephone calls and fake websites.
Social engineering driving digital fraud
TrustGH’s investigations indicate that many of the identified schemes rely heavily on social engineering techniques rather than sophisticated technical exploitation.
Threat actors often impersonate trusted individuals or organisations to establish credibility and manipulate victims into transferring funds or disclosing sensitive information.
Fraudsters may pose as bank officials, government representatives, company executives, police officers, financial agents, recruitment officers or legitimate business owners.
Once trust has been established, victims may be pressured to make payments, disclose onetime passwords (OTPs), provide Mobile Money credentials or reveal other sensitive information.
These tactics can lead to financial loss or account compromise without the attacker necessarily gaining direct technical access to the victim’s device.
Mobile Money remains the primary target
More than 90 per cent of reported scam cases analysed by TrustGH involved attempts to obtain Mobile Money payments or gain unauthorised access to victims’ Mobile Money accounts.
The platform has identified several recurring threat categories, including Mobile Money fraud, financial impersonation, fake online sellers, fraudulent Google Business Profiles, fake recruitment schemes, prize and lottery scams, social-media fraud, suspicious callers and phishing-related account takeover attempts.
In phishing and account-takeover schemes, threat actors attempt to harvest authentication credentials, OTPs, passwords or other information that could enable unauthorised access to victims’ accounts.
TrustGH considers the high proportion of Mobile Money-related incidents a significant cybersecurity concern given the widespread use of mobile financial services in Ghana.
Fake business profiles used as attack infrastructure
TrustGH has also identified a growing pattern involving the abuse of legitimate business identities.
Threat actors create fraudulent social-media accounts, advertisements and Google Business Profiles that closely imitate genuine companies.
These fraudulent profiles may reproduce legitimate business names, logos, locations and other publicly available information to create an appearance of authenticity.
TikTok a major source of reported scam indicators
The finding that approximately half of the reported numbers are associated with TikTok highlights the increasing role of social media in the fraud ecosystem.
Threat actors can use social platforms to establish fraudulent identities, advertise fake products or services and reach large numbers of potential victims.
Communication may subsequently move to WhatsApp, SMS or telephone calls, where social-engineering techniques are used to complete the fraud.
This creates a multi-channel attack chain in which several platforms may be used during different stages of the same scam.
Collaboration with cybersecurity and law-enforcement authorities
TrustGH is a licensed platform and works closely with the Cybersecurity Authority and the Cyber Crime Unit of the Ghana Police Service to combat scam activity and support investigations involving reported numbers.
Members of the public can verify and report suspicious numbers through TrustGH.com. Visit: TrustGH.com
@ghnow_ Students of Mount Sinai SHS and Okuapeman School have clashed violently, with fires reportedly destroying facilities at both schools. Six Okuapeman students were injured, while several classrooms and other facilities were damaged. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – jack
The Eastern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joseph Owusu-Bempah, has disclosed that more than 10 students have been detained in connection with the clashes between Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality of the Eastern Region.
According to DCOP Joseph Owusu-Bempah, some of the students fled their schools when the police arrived.
He warned that their absence would not prevent the police from arresting them.
DCOP Joseph Owusu-Bempah revealed that an investigation uncovered that some teachers may have encouraged students to attack their counterparts.
He stated, “We have apprehended them. And there are more”.
DCOP Joseph Owusu-Bempah disclosed that the police are compiling a comprehensive list of all persons involved in the violence.
“We have the names of the teachers. They have nowhere to go. At the appropriate time, we will arrest all of them, and their names will be published,” DCOP Owusu-Bempah warned.
The development follows the Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) closing down the Okuapeman Senior High School and the Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality.
The development follows a violent clash between students of Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Eastern Region has resulted in significant destruction of school property on both sides.
It has been alleged that the clash stemmed from a misunderstanding over tablets distributed to students by the Ghana Education Service (GES).
However, it is unclear what triggered the attacks, but the incident occurred at about 2 am on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Six students of Okuapeman SHS (OKUASS) were hospitalised after sustaining injuries.
According to the Okuapeman SHS headmaster, 4 of the students who were rushed to the hospital after the incident have been treated and discharged, with the remaining two still on admission.
The information gathered disclosed that the Visual Arts studio, the teachers office and 7 other classrooms at the Okuapeman SHS have all been burnt and also exams papers and certificates.
In Mount Sinai Senior High School, the storeroom and boys’ washroom have been burnt.
According to reports, REGSEC, after inspecting the extent of damages at both schools, subsequently directed the closure of both schools.
Students of Mount Sinai have been ordered to leave campus before 1 pm on Wednesday, September 2, while students of Okuapeman SHS leave on the morning of Thursday, September 3.
Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, addressing students, described the incident as unfortunate.
She highlighted that the students’ conduct fell far below government’s expectations of young people being trained to become responsible.
The Minister stated, “We are building a nation, not destroying one. It is a very sad note. This is not what we are looking for from you”.
“Our expectation as government is that we are growing you up for the future, so that one day, when we are not in, we’ll get a President among you, a minister among you, a teacher among you, a policeman among you [and] a fire service person among you.”
“Now that government is making sure we build the infrastructure that will take care of you so that the double track stops and we have single track, this is what you have decided to do,” she stated.
“We are building a nation; we are not destroying a nation. We are resetting our schools and resetting you students too.”
“Investigations are going on. Those who started throwing the stones here, both here and Okuapeman, we are not going to allow you to go scot-free,” she warned.
She further advised students to return peacefully to their respective homes immediately after being released by school authorities.
@ghnow_ Students of Mount Sinai SHS and Okuapeman School have clashed violently, with fires reportedly destroying facilities at both schools. Six Okuapeman students were injured, while several classrooms and other facilities were damaged. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – jack
The GFA disclosed that discussions between the coach, the Association and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation resulted in an agreement for Queiroz to take up a new coaching mandate.
According to the GFA, Queiroz’s extensive international experience, technical expertise and knowledge of the Black Stars made him the preferred choice.
“The GFA believes Queiroz’s extensive international experience, technical expertise and knowledge of the Black Stars position him strongly to lead the team into this next chapter,” the Association said in a statement on Wednesday, September 2.
However, the GFA did not disclose the duration or specific terms of the new mandate, adding that details about Queiroz’s new assignment and the Black Stars’ upcoming programme would be announced in due course.
Earlier, Kurt Okraku, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, revealed that there is an imminent appointment of a new head coach for the Black Stars.
According to Kurt Okraku, the new Black Stars coach is 99% in place, adding that the coach is already working.
The GFA president disclosed that they are at the final stage, where they have to sign papers and formalise the relationship.
Speaking to 3Sports, Kurt Okraku stated, “Ghana will have a coach before we regroup”.
“The coach who will lead the Black Stars is 99% in place. The coach who will lead the Black Stars is already working.
“We are just at that last line where we have to sign papers and formalise the relationship. We have machinery in place; we are working,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars will return to competitive action in September when they begin their qualification campaign for the 2027 AFCON.
They have been drawn in Group C alongside Ivory Coast, The Gambia and Somalia for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers.
A private school Teacher has cried out about the difficulties she faces working at a school in Accra.
According to the Teacher, she teaches pupils from class 1 to Junior High School Three (JHS3) for a monthly salary of GH¢750.
She disclosed that her GH¢750 salary is not enough to meet her basic needs, especially as she has to pay for transport and rent as she lives alone in Accra.
Speaking on Starr FM, the Ghanaian Teacher stated, “I’m a teacher, and at the same time, I’m also going to school, and talking about our salary, it’s really bad. I’m actually a Ghanaian Language teacher. I’m currently teaching kids where I’m working, and I’m teaching from Class 1 to Form 3”.
“Only me, and then at the end of the month, I’m only given GH¢750. As I’m talking to you right now, the Form 3 students who completed did so well this year, and at least I’m hoping that maybe when school resumes, they’ll do something about my salary because it’s really bad,” she continued.
The private school teacher added, “I have to join a car every morning to get to school, and I’m renting. My parents are not here. I’m alone here in Accra and surviving, you know, if all these things are going on…”.
“With ladies too, we find other means because now, before you ask someone for money, the person wants to do something with you before they give you,” she stated.
“What helps sometimes is that at the end of the week, we are given some study fees like GH¢100,” she added.
Some netizens reacting to the news stated, “I always say this: if Ghana increases the minimum wage to 100ghs, some private schools and companies will still refuse to improve workers’ salaries unless the Labour Commission intervenes.
Ghana has jobs, but the real problem is poor pay and poor working conditions. Some wealthy business owners pay workers 500ghs, 700 or 800 while they themselves live comfortably and spend heavily abroad. The same jobs cleaners, security officers, school staff, hotel workers, shop attendants, etc. are done in Canada, the UK, the USA and Germany, yet many workers there can afford a better standard of living. The issue is not always the lack of jobs. It is the lack of decent-paying jobs and fair treatment for workers”.
A Facebooker added, “I don’t blame some proprietors for paying their workers a poor salary. I blame the govt for setting the minimum wage at Gh19 knowing very well that Gh19 is nothing to write home about”.
One last netizen added, “Private schools in Ghana are taking their teachers for granted for paying them nothing to write home about; some do not even pay SSNIT for their teachers”.
In other news, Dr Clement Apaak, the Deputy Education Minister, has announced a 20% salary top-up for teachers under the ‘Teacher Dabre’ Programme.
According to the Deputy Minister, teachers who accept posting to rural and deprived communities under the ‘Teacher Dabre’ Programme will receive a 20% salary top-up.
The Deputy Minister made this known during a courtesy call by top awardees of the Basic Education Certificate Examination.
He stressed that the Mahama government is determined to bridge inequalities in the country’s education system.
Dr Clement Apaak further added that under the government’s ‘Teacher Dabre’ Programme, teachers posted to rural and hard-to-reach communities will receive accommodation support in addition to the financial incentive.
He explained that the ‘Teacher Dabre’ policy is designed to make rural postings more attractive to guarantee that students in underserved communities have the same prospect to excel as their colleagues in urban centres.
“The President has a program that is going to reward teachers who take teaching positions in rural areas. These teachers would get 20% on top of their gross salary as a form of motivation,” he said.
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@ghnow_ Ghana represented at the 2026 Yosakoi Festival in Kochi, Japan 🇯🇵 The Yosakoi Festival is one of Japan's 10 largest festivals. It has been held for more than 60 years as a summer pastime for people in Kochi. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ “Buy a bulletproof car if you have money, it will somersault several times and you’ll wake up solid.” – Man after crashing his Mercedes-Benz without sustaining any injuries at Legon. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
Ghanaian Gospel musicianBernice Offei has been reported missing after she was last seen in Accra on Tuesday, 1st September 2026.
According to a missing person notice cited the Sixty-three-year-old Bernice Offei is said to have been last seen at Nyaho-Tamakloe Street, Agbogba, in Accra.
Her family is appealing to the public for information that could help locate her and ensure her safe return home.
According to the notice, anyone with information about Bernice Offei’s whereabouts is urged to contact 024 878 1971 or 024 755 3431.
The public may also report any information to the nearest police station.
Also, the Gospel musician family is urging the public to share the information widely to help bring Bernice Offei home safely.
The legendary Ghanaian Gospel musician is widely known for songs including “Hold On, Life Is Short, Kaashe Gbeyi, Odo A Wodo Mi Nti, Nyame Kokroko, N’adom Ara Kwa, Don Bi Rebo and Nyame Aye Bi Ama Yen”.
@ghnow_ “Buy a bulletproof car if you have money, it will somersault several times and you’ll wake up solid.” – Man after crashing his Mercedes-Benz without sustaining any injuries at Legon. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
The husband of Theresa Boakye Dua Asante, the 31-year-old woman who died during childbirth at Ridge Hospital, has vowed to seek full accountability for his wife’s death and other pregnant women in the country.
According to Daniel Ofori Asante, popularly known as KODA, his resolve was strengthened by the many Ghanaians who recounted their own experiences with maternal mortality.
He expressed his gratitude to citizens and well-wishers for the solidarity shown to his family after the tragedy.
Daniel Ofori Asante highlighted that bringing life into this world must never cost a woman her life, whether at Ridge Hospital or any other health facility in Ghana.
He wrote, following his wife’s burial, “Hearing your stories has turned my grief into an unyielding resolve. I assure you that I am fully committed to seeking complete accountability and clear answers on all matters surrounding the preventable death of my beloved wife through all appropriate channels with the hope that such glaring mistakes do not happen again”.
“Bringing life into this world must never cost a woman hers, whether at Ridge Hospital or any other health facility in Ghana,” he wrote.
“I owe this sacred duty to the memory of Theresa, and I owe it to every pregnant woman in this country. I will not fail you,” he added.
Earlier, Daniel Ofori Asante, a Ghanaian man, took to social media to accuse the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, of negligence in the death of his wife, Theresa Boakye Dua.
In a Facebook post on Friday, August 28, 2026, the Ghanaian man, as he prepared to lay his wife to rest, made the allegations.
According to his Facebook post, they had been married for just 19 months, adding that the Caesarean section was his wife’s first attempt at childbirth.
He alleged that his wife’s death followed what he described as a failure by the healthcare system and the medical personnel responsible for her care.
Daniel Ofori Asante explained that Theresa’s only fault was being pregnant and placing her trust in Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) for a scheduled, elective Caesarean section.
He further lamented that their newborn baby boy has been robbed of the unconditional love of a devoted mother.
According to him, his wife was a gentle, peaceful, and unproblematic soul, yet reckless decisions made by some people at Ridge Hospital ensured her life was cut short.
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“In a few hours, I will lay to rest my beloved wife, Theresa Boakye Dua, after just 19 months of marriage. She is gone because our porous healthcare system and the very medical personnel trusted to protect her failed her when she needed them most.
Theresa’s only fault was being pregnant and placing her trust in Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) for a scheduled, elective Caesarean section.
Since the evening of July 16, 2026, I have lived in excruciating pain. I am still struggling to process the horrific ordeal my wife, our families and myself endured at Ridge Hospital. A nightmare that ultimately stole the life of a vibrant young mother whose only dream was to raise her newborn son.
Our baby boy has been robbed of the unconditional love of a devoted mother. It shatters my soul knowing he will grow up without the warmth of the woman who cherished him most, and that his future birthdays will forever be shadowed by this preventable tragedy.
Every morning, I look at my mother-in-law and wonder how any mother survives the agony of losing her only child in the very act of bringing new life into this world.
Picking my father-in-law up from the airport last 2 weeks ago was one of the most heartbreaking moments of my life. My wife and I said goodbye to him at the airport earlier in January; he wasn’t scheduled to return to Ghana until 2027, yet here he is, brought home early by blatant negligence and unprofessionalism at the very highest level.
The entire family, colleagues from the Ministry of Health, members of ICGC Covenant Temple, and countless friends are all reeling from this profound loss.
Theresa was a gentle, peaceful, and unproblematic soul, yet reckless decisions made by some people at Ridge Hospital ensured her life was cut short.
The trauma and psychological scars inflicted on our family are irreparable. Congratulations on making me a widower in my youth because you gambled with the life of the person I loved most.
This pain I bear every single day cannot simply be brushed aside. After I honour my wife today, Friday 28th August, 2026, the full truth will be told.
A disappointing reality of Unprofessionalism, Manipulation, and Extortion.
Will this bring back the life of my wife? Absolutely not, but so that no other pregnant woman or family has to endure this living nightmare.
T! I will lay you to rest today with an intensely heavy heart as I promised you, but know that our fight for truth does not end here… To be continued.
Rest in perfect peace, my best friend, my soulmate, and the love of my life. You did not deserve this. May God keep you until we meet again. The family and I are broken, but we promise to remain strong for our son, DT.
I love you endlessly, T. ❤️
Da yie, me dɔfo pa.
KODA ✍️”
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Twenty-eight young Ghanaian children suffering from congenital heart diseases have undergone life-saving paediatric cardiac procedures at the National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC).
The Twenty-eight received the life-saving treatment thanks to a four-day humanitarian mission led by a four-member paediatric cardiac team from Qatar Charity in collaboration with NCTC’s paediatric cardiac specialists.
According to a Facebook post by the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the mission marked the team’s fifth visit to Ghana, but their first ever hosted directly at Korle Bu.
The post disclosed that the interventions were carried out using advanced, minimally invasive cardiac catheterisation techniques at the Centre’s newly commissioned bi-plane cardiac catheterisation laboratory.
A Facebook post by the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on September 1 stated, “NCTC and Qatar Charity Partner to Deliver Life-saving Paediatric Cardiac Catheterisation and Interventions.
A four-member paediatric cardiac team from Qatar Charity has partnered the NCTC paediatric cardiac team to perform life-saving paediatric cardiac procedures for 28 children suffering from congenital heart diseases at the National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH).
The four-day humanitarian mission marked the team’s fifth visit to Ghana, but their first-ever mission hosted directly at KBTH.
The interventions utilised advanced, minimally invasive cardiac catheterisation techniques at the Centre’s newly commissioned bi-plane cardiac catheterisation laboratory.
The medical team comprised lead Paediatric Interventional Cardiologist, Dr Iyad Al-Ammouri; Senior Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesiologist, Dr Hasan Ismail Mahmoud Amar; Catheterisation Lab Technologist, Mr. Mohammad Faisal Hijazi Abu Rabie; Cathlab Technology Assistant, Mr. Maysarah (M.N) Nafi’ Mosleh; and Senior Cathlab Technician, Mr. Kulindwa W. Kasubi, from Tanzania.
The team worked alongside NCTC’s clinical team, which was led by Paediatric Cardiologists, Prof. Nana-Akyaa Yao and Dr Della Adzosii, and Specialist Cathlab Anaesthesiologist, Dr Sika Edinam Lumor. The joint team successfully treated patients ranging from five-month-old infants to a 23-year-old medical student.
The interventions primarily involved repairing abnormal cardiac connections and defects (hole-in-heart), as well as executing balloon dilations for constrained valves and blood vessels.
Most of these diseases, in their manifestation, have a negative impact on the children who suffer the condition. Typical manifestations are severe breathing difficulties, recurrent chest infections, poor feeding, failure to thrive, or heart failure if left unaddressed.
Dr Al-Ammouri praised the smooth collaboration and patient selection process at the Centre, expressing optimism for future missions.
“We are hoping that we will continue to come every year and help the children of Ghana with these specially selected cases, and also support the team at Korle Bu with the cases they perform in between mission visits”.
Prof. Yao stated that performing the specialised catheterisations at the newly upgraded lab represents a historic step forward for healthcare in Ghana. She commended Qatar Charity for providing all the specialised treatments at no cost to the beneficiary families.
The Director of the NCTC, Dr Kow Entsua-Mensah, emphasised that the visit prioritised local capacity building to ensure sustainable, long-term care through hands-on training and knowledge exchange with local doctors, nurses, radiographers, and anaesthetists.
“One of the main aims of doing this is capacity-building and enhancing our practice. It is very important for us to grow our practice, and having the team here has been helpful in opening new frontiers for us,” he noted.
Moving forward, both institutions aim to build on the annual partnership to expand access to vital cardiovascular care while enabling local clinicians to independently manage complex pediatric procedures in between visits.
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Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, a Retired military officer and founder of the defunct UT Bank, has disclosed why he declined an opportunity to become Finance Minister during the time former President Jerry John Rawlings took over Ghana through a coup.
According to Kofi Amoabeng, he was approached to serve as Finance Minister after returning to Ghana from the United Kingdom.
He revealed that at the time, he was the only Chartered Accountant in the Ghana military, making his professional background a key factor in the decision to approach him for the position.
Kofi Amoabeng revealed that although he personally knew and admired Rawlings for his courage, he opposed the coup that brought him to power.
He disclosed that the political and military environment at the time was also highly uncertain and dangerous for individuals to be perceived as being either in support of or against the regime.
In a Facebook post sharing his chilling Rawlings-era experience, Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng stated, “For those saying I looked like Shatta Wale in this picture, please, let me enjoy my small resemblance in peace.
But behind this young man in uniform was a period of my life that taught me some of the most difficult lessons about principles, power and survival.
After returning from the UK on a scholarship from the Ministry of Defence to pursue a course at the Royal Army Pay Corps, I came back to Ghana as, at that time, the only Chartered Accountant in the Ghana military.
Flt. Lt. Jerry Rawlings had taken over the country. I knew Rawlings personally and admired his courage, but I was fundamentally opposed to the coup because it went against my belief in institutions, structure and constitutional order.
I was even approached to serve as Minister of Finance because I was the only Chattered Accountant in the Ghana Army then.
But I understood the environment I was in. At that time, it was dangerous to be perceived as either for or against the regime. Some junior military officers were taking advantage of the situation, and people could easily become targets simply because their loyalties were questioned. So I chose to lay low, resign and keep my intentions to myself.
In my book, UT Story – Humble Beginnings, I recount an encounter where a fellow military man almost gunned me down simply because he was unsure of where I stood.
That period taught me a lesson I have carried throughout my life:
Adapting to your environment does not necessarily mean abandoning your principles.
There are seasons when you must be wise enough to survive the storm while keeping your values, ambitions and destination firmly in your mind.
You don’t have to fight every battle openly.
Sometimes, silence is strategy. Adaptation is wisdom. Patience is strength.
And when the storm passes, you must still know who you are and what you stand for. And yes… 😂 Shatta Wale, I think we looked alike small o”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to his post wrote, “My take home is: You don’t have to fight every battle openly. Sometimes silence is strategy. “
Thank you, sir”.
“You are really a soldier. What you have gone through in life, if it were any ordinary person, you would have long gone to your grave. The courage, resilience, strength, a better word, perseverance, had brought you this far. ” To God be the glory”, a Facebooker added.
“’Sometimes silence is strategy….patience is strength’
I have read all three volumes, and I want to say thank you for not denying us the privilege of the lessons in there. You didn’t hold back.
I want to especially say thank you. My favourite is Humble Beginnings. For me, it has become more than just a book. It has become a guide and a compass.
The UT Story SHALL reincarnate”, one last Facebook user added.
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Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and a member of Parliament’s Works and Housing and Finance Committees, Prof Seidu Mahama Alidu, has said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) widely publicised “1-3-3 jobs” slogan was a statement used to explain the party’s proposed 24-hour economy policy and was not a campaign promise to create jobs in that specific format.
According to the NDC MP, the party did not promise Ghanaians that it would create “1-3-3 jobs.”
He argued that the format was used during the 2024 election campaign as an illustrative explanation of how the proposed 24-hour economy policy would operate.
Speaking during a panel discussion on the GTV Breakfast Show on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, NPP member Ofosu Boakye challenged the government to account for what had become of what he described as the NDC’s “1-3-3 jobs” promise.
The NPP man, in his commentary, argued that the promise was incorporated into the NDC’s 2024 manifesto and policy messaging around the 24-hour economy.
Ofosu Boakye noted that the party presented the system as one in which a job could be organised across three shifts and performed by three different people.
“Let us not trivialise the argument. You promised giving Ghanaians a 1-3-3 job,” Ofosu Boakye stated.
However, the Tamale MP strongly rejected the description, claiming that the phrase did not comprise a formal policy promise to Ghanaians.
Prof Seidu Mahama Alidu stated, “In which policy report? No, no, I won’t let you go with this. It was a statement that was made in an explanation”.
The Tamale Central MP maintained that the “1-3-3” expression was intended to help explain the concept of the 24-hour economy rather than serve as a standalone employment pledge.
However, Dr Stephen Issaka, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communication Team, has explained that the Mahama government 1:3:3 shift system will come at the very end of the 24-Hour Economy policy.
According to Dr Stephen Issaka, the 24-hour economy is not a switch one can just flick on and off, adding that the policy cannot be implemented overnight.
He explained that the government’s plan represents a significant attempt to extend economic activity beyond the conventional 12-hour cycle.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Evening Ghana on Monday, August 31, 2026, Dr Issaka stated, “Look, the 24-Hour Economy is not a switch you can just flick on and off. Historically, we as a country have been a 12-hour, our economic sort of system, basically, right down from Christmas ever to today”.
“So this is a bold attempt by a government for the very first time to try and push the economy, businesses, and manufacturing beyond 12 hours,” he stated.
He argued that successful implementation of the 24-hour economy policy would first require major improvements in infrastructure and others.
Dr Issaka stated, “And so, look, 24-Hour Economy will require roads, and that’s what Big Push is for. A 24-hour economy will require that banks and individuals can borrow at reasonable rates. That is in the pipeline,” “24-Hour Economy will require electricity around the clock. You and I will agree that at the moment, we are not dead, but we are pushing on that particular trajectory”.
“24-Hour Economy will require security…, would you want to go out and work in the night if you think you’re not going to get transport? If you think there is no electricity, there is no light, that’s a security problem. So that needs to be solved,” he said.
He further disclosed that the 1:3:3 shift under the 24-Hour Economy policy is at the climax of the policy.
“The 1:3:3 is supposed to be at the crescendo, at the very end of our project,” he stated.
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Rev. Dr Cyril Fayose, the Christian Council of Ghana General Secretary, revealed that Christians in Ghana, as well as international organisations and donor partners, remained willing to support the cathedral project.
According to Rev. Dr Cyril Fayose, government backing would be crucial to getting the project back on track.
Speaking during a courtesy visit to the newly sworn-in Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, the Christian Council of Ghana General Secretary stated, ““I have mentioned in other places that the Christians in Ghana are willing to support the building of the National Cathedral, as you rightly pointed out, and we also know of international organizations and donor partners who are willing to support building it.
“What we need is the blessing of the state. We take away all the politics surrounding the building of the National Cathedral. I think it can be done by the grace of God. We have a song that says that the work is the law, so it cannot fail.
“So because it’s the law, we are going to build it. So as you come to the seat, we pray that what you said at the altar you make it come to pass,” he said.
However, Mahama Ayariga also revealed that President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have no objection to the National Cathedral.
According to Mahama Ayariga, the NDC government wants a consensus on the location and funding of the National Cathedral project.
Mahama Ayariga called on Christian denominations to deliberate on the project and agree on a common position before engaging President Mahama.
The Local government minister proposed bringing together leaders of the Catholic Church, Protestant denominations and other Christian organisations for a dispassionate discussion on the National Cathedral.
Mahama Ayariga stated, “Based on what I pick from the conversations, then I will organise for us to engage with His Excellency, the President, for some direction as to how to proceed. I know for a fact that the President does not think there is anything wrong with the country having a national cathedral.
“Again, I know that the NDC as a party had issues with the location; is that okay? We had issues with funding sources. We just need to sit, all of us, around the table and build a consensus, and then the President will be able to lead us in the right direction,” he said.
“If we secure a united front as Christians, I believe His Excellency President John Mahama will be able to lead us to wherever we want to go as a church,” he said.
In the meantime, the long-awaited forensic audit report into the National Cathedral project has been completed and submitted to the Attorney General for review.
According to the Attorney General, the Akufo-Addo government could have used funds committed to the National Cathedral to complete some Agenda 111 hospital projects.
He further disclosed that he has a report prepared by audit and consulting firm PwC on the National Cathedral, adding that the findings had reinforced his concerns about the resources committed to the project.
Dr Ayine questioned the manner in which the National Cathedral project was undertaken, arguing that the construction of a religious facility should have taken a different approach.
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Some members of the Christian Council have appealed to the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, to support the National Cathedral project.
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Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, has said his reassignment from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs is an act of divine intervention.
According to Ahmed Ibrahim, the circumstances surrounding his reassignment had convinced him that God was behind the decision.
He disclosed that he was delivering a sermon at the Global Evangelical Church on August 7 when news of the reshuffle reached him.
Speaking during the handing-over ceremony for Mahama Ayariga, the new Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, on Tuesday, September 1, Ahmed Ibrahim stated, “I am happy, and I know the hand of God is in my reshuffle. As I stated, on the 7th of August, I was on the Global Evangelical Church pulpit when the news came that I had been reshuffled, and I was given a Bible”.
He further disclosed that events surrounding his departure from the ministry had strengthened his conviction that the reshuffle was part of a bigger plan.
Meanwhile, Kwesi Pratt, the Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, has detailed the alleged reason behind the former Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, being reshuffled to the Works, Housing and Water Resources Ministry.
According to Kwesi Pratt, Ahmed Ibrahim’s removal from the Local Government Ministry is linked to the comments he made about the National Cathedral.
He cited the comment made by Ahmed Ibrahim that the NDC government would build the National Cathedral and that those who opposed it would face his resistance.
Kwesi Pratt disclosed that Ahmed Ibrahim’s comment regarding the controversial National Cathedral project angered some members of the NDC, which contributed to the calls for his removal.
Speaking during a panel discussion on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on August 14, 2026, Kwesi Pratt stated, “The Local Government Minister who has been sent to the Works, Housing and Water Resources Ministry recently said that the NDC government would build the National Cathedral and that those who opposed it would face his resistance.
Because of that comment, a lot of people did not want him. The Cathedral was a key issue during the heat of the 2024 elections. For a long time, people wanted him out of government, but he was not sacked. Instead, he was moved to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, where he has no business with the Cathedral”.
It will be recalled that some months ago, Ahmed Ibrahim had previously stated that he would support the construction of a National Cathedral if he had the financial means.
Ahmed Ibrahim expressed regret over the intense criticism of the National Cathedral project under the previous Akufo-Addo administration.
He argued that the controversy overshadowed the potential benefits of the National Cathedral project.
Speaking in an interview on Adom TV on April 2, 2025, Ahmed Ibrahim stated, “You see, the National Cathedral, we demonised it to the point that even if something good was to come out of it, you couldn’t say it”.
“The start was also problematic. You see, certain things outrun others. So, let us wait for the auditing report,” he said.
Ahmed Ibrahim added: “If I had my own money, I could build a National Cathedral for the state.”
“I am an elder, and if you go to my constituency, I use my own money to support churches, almost all churches in my constituency,” he stated.
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The decision was announced through a statement on Wednesday, September 2 by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
According to the statement, the relevant sector ministers have been directed to take all necessary steps to give effect to the dissolution of the boards.
Parts of the statement read, “Relevant sector Ministers have been directed to take all necessary steps, in accordance with the applicable laws and governing instruments, to give effect to the dissolution of these Boards.
“The affected Boards will be reconstituted in due course,” the statement concludes.
Below are the affected SOEs:
Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited
Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST)
Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO)
Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG)
Ghana Post Company Limited
Road Maintenance Trust Fund
TDC Ghana Limited
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
National Sports Authority
In related news, Bright Simons, the Vice President of IMANI Africa, has punched holes in the State Interests and Governance Authority’s (SIGA) claim that Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a combined net profit of GH¢19.8 billion in 2025.
It will be recalled that the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has announced that Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a consolidated net profit after tax of GH¢19.80 billion in the 2025 financial year.
According to SIGA, the GH¢19.80 billion profit ends the four consecutive years of net losses.
SIGA disclosed that the turnaround represents a significant improvement from the GH¢2.25 billion net loss posted in 2024, as total SOE revenue increased by 28.12 per cent from GH¢137.64 billion to GH¢176.43 billion.
SIGA, in a release on Sunday, August 30, 2026, made these figures known, which marks the tenth edition of Ghana’s flagship assessment of specified entities and the fifth published by SIGA.
However, the Vice President of IMANI Africa has quizzed whether the headline figures accurately reflect the underlying performance of the enterprises.
Bright Simons argued that currency-related gains significantly influenced the 2025 results.
According to Bright Simons, SIGA’s report as currently presented does not paint an accurate picture of affairs at state-controlled businesses in Ghana.
He highlighted that it is replete with bizarre errors, misstatements, confusions, and flawed inferences. Especially when read against previous SIGA reports.
Parts of his post on X stated, “. The report as currently presented does not paint an accurate picture of affairs at state-controlled businesses in Ghana. It is replete with bizarre errors, misstatements, confusions, and flawed inferences. Especially when read against previous SIGA reports.
For example, the net loss for 2023 has been published in 3 different ways: GHS 2,573.2 million in the 2023 report, GHS 7,143.5 million in the 2024 report, and GHS 6,823.55 million in the 2025 report.
The net loss for 2022 has been published in 4 different ways. Revenue for 2021 has been published in 5 different five ways.
Total liabilities for 2021 appear as GHS135,883 million in the 2021 report, GHS172,043 million in the 2023 report, and GHS135,914 million in the 2025 report, a GHS36 billion excursion that appears and then vanishes.
These confusions make it really hard to make the comparisons across years that SIGA is trying to push us to do”.
He further added, “State-owned businesses’ underlying profitability declined in 2025. You heard that right. Contrary to what SIGA says, when you remove the currency effects, net profit fell 17.1 per cent, operating profit fell 22.7 per cent, and the operating margin narrowed by three and a half percentage points between 2024 and 2025”.
“In simple terms: SIGA told us that a loss of GHS 2.26 billion in 2024 switched into a profit of GHS19.80 billion in 2025. But as everyone now knows, if you ignore the currency revaluations, profit actually fell from GHS9.75 billion to GHS8.08 billion, a decline of 17.1 per cent,” he said.
In his concluding remarks, Bright Simon called on SIGA to withdraw, not just the confusing 2025 one, but all its reports from 2020, fix the errors, and submit a more reliable series.
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A Ghanaian man, after crashing his Mercedes-Benz and somersaulting several times without sustaining any injuries at Legon, has urged his fellow Ghanaians to buy a bulletproof car.
According to the man, Ghanaians must buy a bulletproof car if they have the means.
The man made this known after his Mercedes-Benz flipped several times, scraping off its tyres and undercarriage, but the windows stayed intact, with some bystanders helping free him and another man involved.
In the viral video, the man, after the incident, was gesturing confidently while saying, “Buy a bulletproof car if you have money. It will somersault several times, and you’ll wake up solid.”
However, netizens on X have been split between praising the car’s strength for saving lives rather than thanking God first, with others calling for medical checks despite no visible injuries.
Some netizens reacting to the video stated, “The Benz company makes all types of their cars. This Benz is purposely built differently for some reasons like this accident.. Bulletproof car can equally save your life like that.. In my opinion let believe what the guy is saying, he went through it, and he knows what he is saying”.
“Just thank your maker and stop talking nonsense. Bullet what proof. I would have poured my anger on you if adey there”, a netizen added.
One X user added, “A lot of people have died in accidents using that same bulletproof car…
He forgot who saved him,
He should be grateful to the Most High God for his mercy”.
An X user added, “I hope you guys know, he could still be bleeding internally right???
Not seeing physical injuries on him doesn’t mean all is fine.
Encourage him to rush quickly to the nearest hospital for a checkup before it’s too late”.
“His being physically fit after the accident doesn’t mean he hasn’t incurred any psychological and emotional damage. Vehicles can only protect your body from injury”, one Ghanaian noted.
A netizen alleged, “One guy had an accident in Russia; he came out unscratched. What he did next was really surprising.
He tagged benZ and told them they did an excellent job; if not, he wouldn’t have survived it. The following week benZ brought the exact same car over with other benZ products they even gave him a deal in one of their showrooms there in Russia”.
Additionally, one last X user added, “People like these are usually very bad drivers. They believe in the car’s capabilities more than actually being good drivers. His liver and other organs are probably in different positions after all the somersaults. Instead of going for a quick checkup, he says, ” Bulletproof car. “
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“Buy a bulletproof car if you have money, it will somersault several times and you’ll wake up solid.” – Man after crashing his Mercedes-Benz without sustaining any injuries at Legon. pic.twitter.com/dWPnyJO1Vl
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The development follows a violent clash between students of Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Eastern Region has resulted in significant destruction of school property on both sides.
It has been alleged that the clash stemmed from a misunderstanding over tablets distributed to students by the Ghana Education Service (GES).
However, it unclear what triggered the attacks but the incident which occurred at about 2am on Wednesday September 2, 2026.
Six students of Okuapeman SHS (OKUASS) were hospitalised after sustaining injuries.
According to the Okuapeman SHS headmaster, 4 of the students who were rushed to the hospital after the incident have been treated and discharged, with the remaining two still on admission.
The information gathered disclosed that the Visual Arts studio, teachers office and 7 other classrooms at the Okuapeman SHS have all been burnt and also exams papers and certificates.
In Mount Sinai Senior High School, the storeroom and boys’ washroom have been burnt.
According to reports, REGSEC, after inspecting the extent of damages at both schools, subsequently directed the closure of both schools.
Students of Mount Sinai have been ordered to leave campus before 1 pm on Wednesday, September 2, while students of Okuapeman SHS leave on the morning of Thursday, September 3.
Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, addressing students, described the incident as unfortunate.
She highlighted that the students’ conduct fell far below government’s expectations of young people being trained to become responsible.
The Minister stated, “We are building a nation, not destroying one. It is a very sad note. This is not what we are looking for from you”.
“Our expectation as government is that we are growing you up for the future, so that one day, when we are not in, we’ll get a President among you, a minister among you, a teacher among you, a policeman among you [and] a fire service person among you.”
“Now that government is making sure we build the infrastructure that will take care of you so that the double track stops and we have single track, this is what you have decided to do,” she stated.
“We are building a nation; we are not destroying a nation. We are resetting our schools and resetting you students too.”
“Investigations are going on. Those who started throwing the stones here, both here and Okuapeman, we are not going to allow you to go scot-free,” she warned.
She further advised students to return peacefully to their respective homes immediately after being released by school authorities.
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A violent clash between students of Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Eastern Region has resulted in significant destruction of school property on both sides.
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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi have been urged to end their public dispute and withdraw the court case in the interest of Ghana.
According to the Founder and leader of Glorious Wave Church International, Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi, he has been compelled by divine instruction to intervene in the back and forth between Afenyo-Markin and Sammy Gyamfi.
The man of God stressed that the conflict was harmful to Ghana’s image and urged the two to reconcile for the greater good of the nation.
Speaking during a church service on Sunday, August 30, 2026, Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi stated, “I use my authority and my assignment to plead with lawyer Afenyo-Markin and lawyer Sammy Gyamfi. I can call both of them right now and solve this matter, but God says I should tell them. Lawyer Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, who is my son, and lawyer Sammy Gyamfi, who is also my son”.
“This is how he calls me papa. I plead with them for the sake of Ghana, which is bigger than them. They should draw all swords down. Their battle must come to an end,” he added.
Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi, he stated, “The court case from lawyer Afenyo-Markin should be withdrawn. If he does not withdraw it, it means he doesn’t respect God; he doesn’t respect Emmanuel Badu Kobi.”
“So Afenyo-Markin, lawyer, Minority Leader, my respected son, he must withdraw the case from court now, and they should get peace between them, and Ghana must be better and bigger,” Badu Kobi noted.
Meanwhile, details have emerged on the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, lawsuit against the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, Multimedia Group and Peace FM.
Afenyo-Markin, in a separate lawsuit, sued Sammy Gyamfi and Multimedia Group at the Accra High Court.
The Minority leader also sued Eric Adjei and Peace FM at the Achimota Circuit Court.
Speaking when Parliament reconvened on Monday, August 24, 2026, the Minority leader revealed he has initiated legal proceedings against Mr Gyamfi and media organisations that published or broadcast the statements in question.
Afenyo-Markin stated, “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”.
“I have every confidence that in the fullness of time the court will make the appropriate determination,” he added.
The legal action follows weeks of public exchanges between the Minority Leader and the GoldBod CEO over the financial performance of the DGPP, while Afenyo-Markin had appeared to have softened his earlier threat to pursue legal action over allegations made by Sammy Gyamfi.
The court cited details that the reliefs being sought by Afenyo-Markin including a retraction of the alleged defamatory statements.
“The reliefs are listed below:
a. General damages for libel;
b. Aggravated damages;
c. Exemplary damages;
d. An order directing the defendants to publish a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction of the defamatory statements;
e. An order directing the defendants to publish a full, unconditional and unequivocal public apology to the plaintiff; and
f. An order directing that the retraction and apology be published and/or broadcast with substantially the same prominence and reach as the original publication.
g. An order directing the Defendants to cause the retraction and apology to be broadcast on JoyNews and published on the relevant electronic and social media platforms through which the defamatory publication was disseminated
h. An order of perpetual injunction restraining the Defendants, their servants, agents, assigns and/or any persons acting under their authority from further publishing the defamatory words or any words to the same or substantially similar effect concerning the Plaintiff
i. Costs of Fifteen million Ghana cedis (GH¢15,000,000.00) as compensation thereof
j. Costs, including legal costs; and
k. Any further or other reliefs as this Honourable Court may deem fit”.
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Reports coming in disclosed that Thirteen (13) people have tragically been killed with five others critically injured in a fatal road accident on the Sege Highway.
According to reports, the accident involved a Ford Transit and a Toyota Hiace on the Sege Highway.
All 18 people involved in the accident were occupants of the two vehicles.
The information gathered disclosed that the five survivors, who sustained critical injuries in the crash, have been transported to the Sege Polyclinic for medical attention; however, the extent of their injuries remains unclear.
Meanwhile, authorities are expected to conduct investigations to determine the cause of the accident and establish the sequence of events leading to the crash.
The recent crash has raised fresh concerns about road safety along the Sege-Ada stretch.
In related news, Sixty-Eight people have been rescued by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) following a crash involving two Granbird buses.
Reports disclosed that the two buses collided at Duapompo along the Kumasi-Accra Highway, leaving 68 people involved in the accident, with 67 sustaining various injuries.
According to the GNFS, the accident occurred at about 10:31 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
The GNFS disclosed that the buses involved were a VIP Granbird, with registration number GW-5373-23 and a KN KIA Granbird, with registration number AK-980-26, and each bus was carrying 34 passengers at the time of the crash.
The GNFS disclosed that the 67 injured victims were rescued by members of the public before its crew arrived at the scene, adding that the victims were subsequently conveyed to the Konongo Government Hospital for medical attention.
According to the GNFS, the driver of the VIP bus was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by the Fire Service crew.
Meanwhile, the GNFS has not yet established the cause of the accident, adding that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances that led to the collision.
The GNFS statement was issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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Nana Aba Anamoah, a Ghanaian media personality, has condemned a viral video of a 12-year-old content creator, Adobea, openly consuming alcohol in the presence of an adult woman.
In the viral video, the 12-year-old was captured drinking from a Smirnoff bottle while an adult woman was seated behind.
Nana Aba, in her criticism, fired shots at the adult sitting beside the child and the one taking the video described their decision to allow the 12-year-old girl to drink alcohol as “spectacular adult stupidity”.
In her post, Nana Aba Anamoah wrote, “Some people have really lost the plot. A grown woman (clearly without a functioning brain) is sitting right beside a child drinking Smirnoff Ice, while another fool is busy filming the whole thing instead of stopping it”.
“Not only did nobody have the sense to take the drink away, someone actually thought, “Let me record this.” What kind of spectacular adult stupidity is this? Imagine being old enough to know better and still being this useless around a child”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the comments made by Nana Aba Anamoah stated, “Cheap way of making or creating content!! And that’s just the Ghana way ! Look at our movie industry!! Lack of creativity and lack of knowledge of how this can be harmful for this little girl”.
“Whether content or not, I’ve had to seize Club Beer from my basic 4 pupil when she brought it to school to share with her mates.
When I interrogated her, she said they take it at home on a normal so she thought it was normal just like any other drink”, one X user added.
A netizen added, “This has been ongoing for a while now. I don’t know if it’s the new flex or whatever. Alcohol intake in kids has stupidly been normalised, and it’s beyond reasoning. The rise in kidney and liver problems in children is very alarming. Some adult Ghanaians have really lost the plot stupidly”.
An X user argued, “Society failed the young girl. Useless men don’t vet these girls properly before deciding to start a family with them. Institutions like DOVSU (WAJU) are useless. Laws are not being enforced, and irresponsible people are damaging the future of our society and country as a whole..”
“Now I sincerely believe the people she was talking about that were trying take her shine are people who were trying to give her mother parenting advice because this doesn’t look like her first time”, one more netizen added.
Another X user stated, “Nana, the lady took the video herself in the name of content. These days people use these kids for unnecessary content, forgetting they’re kids and shouldn’t be exposed to certain things”.
“You could have just gone by with gentler and more kinda words without any insult to address this.
We all ain’t supportive of what is being allowed in the video, but imagine same age mate kids are also reading what you’re addressing what moral lesson at the end of this two….”, an X user stated.
One last X user added, “The problem here is assuming everyone “old enough “ knows better. Some people, including the most educated ones, are fools forever, and nothing can save that. Most people don’t deserve to raise kids, and this woman and her entire household are an example”.
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Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, a former Ghanaian boxer, has been freed after he was remanded for one week.
Ayitey Powers was remanded by the Dansoman Circuit Court after he appeared before the court on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the Dansoman Circuit Court discontinued the case against Ayitey Powers over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.
Ayittey Powers was arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command on Monday, August 24, after a video circulated on social media in which he was alleged to have threatened the life of National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.
The arrest followed a call by the Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC) for his arrest and prosecution over the alleged comments.
The development follows the Ghana Police Service, which some days ago announced the arrest of 46-year-old former Ghanaian professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers”.
Ayitey Powers was arrested over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo on August 24, 2026.
The arrest follows a video circulating on social media in which he allegedly issued the threat.
He is currently in police custody assisting with investigations as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine appropriate legal action.
In a statement issued by the Police read, “1. The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested Michael Ayitey Okai, alias “Ayitey Powers,” a 46-year-old former professional boxer, in connection with an alleged threat of death made against Mr Yaw Ampofo, Director-General of the National Sports Authority, on 24th August 2026.
2. The arrest follows a video circulating on social media in which the suspect is alleged to have issued the threat.
3. The suspect, Michael Ayitey Okai, is currently in Police custody assisting with investigations
4. The Accra Regional Police Command wishes to assure the public that investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and to take appropriate action in accordance with the law.
5. The Command further urges the public to refrain from spreading unverified information concerning the matter while investigations are ongoing”.
“I’m not going to blame Yaw Ampofo, I’m not going to blame myself or blame God. Whatever happens to me, I give thanks to Almighty God.”
— Former Ghanaian professional boxer Ayitey Powers expresses gratitude to God following his discharge by the Dansoman Circuit Court after… pic.twitter.com/pXUkALiqKV
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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have issued a strong warning to the Ghanaian public against a purported crypto investment platform known as “Daily Wealth Guide”.
According to the BoG and SEC, individuals behind the platform are enticing the public with promises of high returns to lure unsuspecting members of the public into making illegal deposit-taking.
The BoG and SEC also cited a doctored video allegedly showing President John Dramani Mahama endorsing the investment platform, stressing that the video is fake and should not be relied upon as evidence of any government endorsement or regulatory approval of the platform.
In a statement, the Bank of Ghana stated, “The Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting in accordance with sections 8 and 52 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 (Act 1044), wish to caution the public against scammers who are promising high sums of money to Ghanaians through a crypto investment platform.
A doctored video is circulating on social media where the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has purportedly endorsed the investment platform named “Daily Wealth Guide.”
The invitation to members of the public to invest in these scams amounts to deposit-taking, under the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 20 16 (Act 930).
Under Section 4(i) of Act 930, only a body corporate, licensed by the Bank of Ghana, may carry out deposit-taking business.
By this notice, the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission wish to inform the public that the Bank has not licensed any entity or individual to engage in crypto investment. The said individuals or entities engaged in this act commit an offence and will be penalised and required to refund all funds received.
In addition, such individuals or entities will also be liable to a penalty of 500 – 100,000 administrative penalty units in line with section 53 (3) of Act 1044.
Furthermore, an individual or entity that engages in such practices shall also be reported to the law enforcement agencies for investigation and prosecution in accordance with sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Act 1044.
The Bank of Ghana therefore informs the public as follows:
1. The public is encouraged to verify with the Bank of Ghana or other relevant authorities the licensing status of individuals or entities before depositing funds with them.
2. Members of the public are reminded to place deposits only with institutions licensed by the Bank of Ghana and other relevant authorities.
3. The Bank of Ghana wishes to notify all media outlets, including radio, television and online channels, NOT to permit the advertisement of these “foreign investors” on their platforms. The media is encouraged to verify the licensing status of such entities with the Bank of Ghana before advertising their products and services.
The Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission will not hesitate to seek the assistance of law enforcement agencies to arrest and prosecute persons who are found culpable. The public is hereby advised to take note and be guided accordingly”.
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Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader and Effutu Member of Parliament, has broken his silence following the deadly violence in New Winneba that claimed the lives of three individuals and injured multiple.
The minority leader called on the police and other security agencies to swiftly investigate the deadly violence.
Afenyo-Markin quizzed how a group of youths armed with guns, machetes and clubs could mobilise and enter New Winneba in broad daylight without attracting the attention of security personnel.
Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, Afenyo-Markin stated, “My word to the Police, and I speak directly to the divisional commander. ACP, divisional commander, please. I have always told you to be firm. Please be firm and keep the peace”.
“This was not done in the night. It’s broad daylight, morning, walking, and chanting one song to another community,” he said.
He further questioned the level of security intelligence available ahead of the incident.
“What did they do? What were their early warnings? These are quite disturbing,” he said.
“If indeed the Regional Command, assisted by the headquarters of Ghana Police, join forces and they get into the community day and night, within a week, I am very positive that they will get to know all those behind,” he said.
“Nobody should take the law into his own hands or hers and plan any revenge,” he said.
The development follows the Ghana Police Service announcing that three people have been confirmed dead and about 15 others injured following violent clashes in New Winneba.
According to the Police, the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 incident stems from 300 armed people with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze who stormed New Winneba Township at about 10:40 a.m.
The armed men allegedly attacked residents and vandalised shops, stores and other properties belonging to residents of the community.
The Police disclosed that the injured, including a police officer, have been taken to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for treatment.
The Police statement issued on X stated, “POLICE BRING VIOLENCE AT NEW WINNEBA UNDER CONTROL: IGP DEPLOYS REINFORCEMENT TEAM TO ENHANCE SECURITY
On 01/09/2026 at 1040 hrs, about 300 irate mob wielding guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze stormed the New Winneba Township, and other stores and residence of the natives, attacked them and caused damage to properties.
About 15 injured victims have been sent to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, including an officer, and 3 have been confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, police from Winneba Divisional Headquarters and Agona Swedru District Patrols have been deployed to control the situation.
The IGP has deployed a reinforcement team, including two armoured vehicles from the National Headquarters, to beef up security.
The situation is currently under control.
Full details will be communicated later.
Public Affairs Unit/CR
Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie”.
Meanwhile, seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent attack at New Winneba in the Central Region that claimed the lives of three people, with 19 others sustaining various degrees of injury.
Chief Inspector Isaac Entie, the Deputy Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Police Service, made this known to the media.
He disclosed that investigations are ongoing to identify other persons involved in the attack.
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Sixty-Eight people have been rescued by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) following a crash involving two Granbird buses on the Kumasi-Accra highway.
Reports disclosed that the two buses collided at Duapompo along the Kumasi-Accra Highway, leaving 68 people involved in the accident, with 67 sustaining various injuries.
According to the GNFS, the accident occurred at about 10:31 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
The GNFS disclosed that the buses involved were a VIP Granbird, with registration number GW-5373-23 and a KN KIA Granbird, with registration number AK-980-26, and each bus was carrying 34 passengers at the time of the crash.
The GNFS disclosed that the 67 injured victims were rescued by members of the public before its crew arrived at the scene, adding that the victims were subsequently conveyed to the Konongo Government Hospital for medical attention.
According to the GNFS, the driver of the VIP bus was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by the Fire Service crew.
Meanwhile, the GNFS has not yet established the cause of the accident, adding that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances that led to the collision.
The GNFS statement was issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
In other news, the Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the John Mahama government to urgently complete unfinished bypasses and ongoing works on the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
The NPP minority demands follows Monday’s fatal crash at the Birimso Bridge near Bonsu Junction in the Eastern Region.
According to the Minority caucus, the proposed US$1.7 billion Accra-Kumasi Expressway Project is an important long-term intervention, but immediate attention must be given to completing the existing highway.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 4, the Minority stated, “The Minority Caucus of Parliament has received with profound sorrow the news of the tragic road accident that occurred yesterday at Birimso bridge on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. At least 13 people are feared dead following a devastating _multi-vehicle collision on the Kumasi – Accra Highway.
On behalf of the Minority Caucus, we extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We also sympathise with those who sustained injuries and wish them a speedy and full recovery. We share in the grief of the affected families and stand in solidarity with all those who have been impacted by this heartbreaking tragedy.
This unfortunate incident is yet another painful reminder of the urgent need to address the longstanding safety challenges on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. Far too many lives have been lost on this highway, and the nation cannot continue to accept these recurring tragedies as inevitable. The Minority Caucus therefore makes a strong national appeal to the Government to urgently prioritise the completion of all ongoing sections of the Accra-Kumasi Highway, including the existing bypasses and other outstanding works,
We note that Government has committed US$1.7 billion for the proposed Accra-Kumasi Expressway Project, with these funds set aside in an escrow account at the Bank of Ghana. However, approximately US$300 million would be sufficient to complete the existing bypass and ongoing works on the existing Accra-Kumasi Highway.
While the long-term vision of constructing an expressway is commendable, the Minority Caucus believes that the immediate priority should be to complete the existing highway that can save lives now.
As fatal crashes continue to occur on this critical corridor, expediting these outstanding works should be treated as a matter of national urgency while preparations for the expressway continue”.
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Concerned Ghanaian Citizens have called on President John Dramani Mahama to consider leading the country beyond 2028.
According to the group, they are not speaking on behalf of any political party but for what it described as millions of ordinary Ghanaians calling for continuity.
They argued that the government’s Reset Agenda had recorded progress in the areas of economic management, taxation, governance, job creation, social protection, infrastructure and environmental protection.
They further credited the government for helping to stabilise inflation and strengthen the Ghana cedi, while also restoring business confidence and advancing Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts.
The Concerned Ghanaian Citizens praised the government for abolishing taxes including the Electronic Levy, Betting Tax and Emissions Levy, labelling the measures as relief for businesses, young people and mobile money users.
The group argued that the gains being recorded under the Reset Agenda required continuity beyond Ghana’s constitutionally permitted two terms.
Speaking at a press conference held at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Concerned Ghanaian Citizens stated, “We have gathered here today not on behalf of any political party, but on behalf of millions of ordinary Ghanaian citizens who are crying for continuity”.
“We are here to make a humble and passionate appeal to His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama, to listen to the voice of the people and consider leading Ghana beyond 2028.”
They further added, “Ghanaians are saying two terms are not enough to finish the resetting. The foundation has been laid in 2025. The architecture must be completed.”
“The market woman, the okada rider, the young coder and the farmer – they are all asking for continuity.”
However, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has disclosed following his new poll conducted that Ghana is divided over the calls for a third term for President John Dramani Mahama.
A new poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics disclosed that Ghanaians are divided on whether President Mahama should seek a third term in office.
The poll, released on Monday, July 27, 2026, shows 50% of respondents disagree with calls for Mahama to seek another term, while 40% support the idea and 10% remain undecided.
Mussa Dankwah, in a post on X, wrote, “Nation divided as 50% of voters disagree with those calling for Mahama to seek a third term in office. 40% of voters, however, support the call with 10% undecided”.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has bluntly rejected calls for a third presidential term, insisting that his position is clear and will not change.
According to John Mahama, the Supreme Court case on Presidential term limits is not his business.
Mahama disclosed that he believes the constitutional provision governing presidential tenure is clear, following a legal action seeking the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the two-term limit for presidents.
Speaking during the Reset Tour and citizens’ engagement in the Volta Region on Friday, July 17, President Mahama stated, “Let me be very clear. The Constitution is not ambiguous. It is exactly what it says”.
“I have read Article 66 over and over. A president is limited to two terms. Full stop. Those who have gone to the Supreme Court are free to do so. That is their right. But my position is clear, and it will not change.”
He added, “I know that people have gone to the Supreme Court seeking interpretation of the clause that governs the tenure of the president. If you ask my personal opinion, I thought that it was clear enough. I’ve read it over several times; it’s exactly what it says, but if they want to ask the Supreme Court, that is their business”.
“The people of Ghana gave me a mandate for one term. And I am working hard to meet the promises I made them,” he said.
Mahama added that he has urged his ministers to work with urgency to ensure the government fulfils its commitments.
“I always tell my ministers, I say let’s number our days, so that we can work harder to meet the promises we made the Ghanaian people,” he said.
President Mahama added, “But I know that the people of Ghana gave me one additional term, and I’m going to work to meet the trust that they put in me”.
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Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, a retired military officer and founder of the defunct UT Bank, has recounted a chilling encounter during the early years of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings era.
According to Kofi Amoabeng, a fellow soldier nearly gunned him down over uncertainty about his political loyalties.
Kofi Amoabeng made the revelation while reflecting on his years in the Ghana Armed Forces after the takeover of the country by Flt. Lt. Jerry Rawlings.
He disclosed that, in his book UT Story, Humble Beginnings, he detailed an encounter in which a fellow military officer almost shot him because the officer was uncertain about where he stood politically.
Kofi Amoabeng narrated that although he personally admired Rawlings, he was opposed to the coup because it went against his belief in institutions, structure and constitutional order.
He further disclosed that he was approached to serve as Minister of Finance because he was the only Chartered Accountant in the Ghana Army.
In a Facebook post sharing his chilling Rawlings-era experience, Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng stated, “For those saying I looked like Shatta Wale in this picture, please, let me enjoy my small resemblance in peace.
But behind this young man in uniform was a period of my life that taught me some of the most difficult lessons about principles, power and survival.
After returning from the UK on a scholarship from the Ministry of Defence to pursue a course at the Royal Army Pay Corps, I came back to Ghana as, at that time, the only Chartered Accountant in the Ghana military.
Flt. Lt. Jerry Rawlings had taken over the country. I knew Rawlings personally and admired his courage, but I was fundamentally opposed to the coup because it went against my belief in institutions, structure and constitutional order.
I was even approached to serve as Minister of Finance because I was the only Chattered Accountant in the Ghana Army then.
But I understood the environment I was in. At that time, it was dangerous to be perceived as either for or against the regime. Some junior military officers were taking advantage of the situation, and people could easily become targets simply because their loyalties were questioned. So I chose to lay low, resign and keep my intentions to myself.
In my book, UT Story – Humble Beginnings, I recount an encounter where a fellow military man almost gunned me down simply because he was unsure of where I stood.
That period taught me a lesson I have carried throughout my life:
Adapting to your environment does not necessarily mean abandoning your principles.
There are seasons when you must be wise enough to survive the storm while keeping your values, ambitions and destination firmly in your mind.
You don’t have to fight every battle openly.
Sometimes, silence is strategy. Adaptation is wisdom. Patience is strength.
And when the storm passes, you must still know who you are and what you stand for. And yes… 😂 Shatta Wale, I think we looked alike small o”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to his post wrote, “My take home is: You don’t have to fight every battle openly. Sometimes silence is strategy. “
Thank you, sir”.
“You are really a soldier. What you have gone through in life, if it were any ordinary person, you would have long gone to your grave. The courage, resilience, strength, a better word, perseverance, had brought you this far. ” To God be the glory”, a Facebooker added.
“’Sometimes silence is strategy….patience is strength’
I have read all three volumes, and I want to say thank you for not denying us the privilege of the lessons in there. You didn’t hold back.
I want to especially say thank you. My favourite is Humble Beginnings. For me, it has become more than just a book. It has become a guide and a compass.
The UT Story SHALL reincarnate”, one last Facebook user added.
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Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, the Gomoa Central MP, has issued a seven-day ultimatum that the government could be declared an enemy of Gomoa if the laws fail to protect them.
The development follows the Ghana Police Service announcing that three people have been confirmed dead and about 15 others injured following violent clashes in New Winneba.
According to the Police, the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 incident stems from 300 armed people with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze who stormed New Winneba Township at about 10:40 a.m.
The armed men allegedly attacked residents and vandalised shops, stores and other properties belonging to residents of the community.
The Police disclosed that the injured, including a police officer, have been taken to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for treatment.
The Police statement issued on X stated, “POLICE BRING VIOLENCE AT NEW WINNEBA UNDER CONTROL: IGP DEPLOYS REINFORCEMENT TEAM TO ENHANCE SECURITY.
On 01/09/2026 at 1040 hrs, about 300 irate mob wielding guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze stormed the New Winneba Township, and other stores and residence of the natives, attacked them and caused damage to properties.
About 15 injured victims have been sent to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, including an officer, and 3 have been confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, police from Winneba Divisional Headquarters and Agona Swedru District Patrols have been deployed to control the situation.
The IGP has deployed a reinforcement team, including two armoured vehicles from the National Headquarters, to beef up security.
The situation is currently under control.
Full details will be communicated later”.
Kwame A-Plus, speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen on September 1, 2026, expressed concern over the violence and called on the police to bring those responsible to justice.
He further appealed to residents to remain calm while insisting that the law must be allowed to take its course, calling on authorities to provide adequate security.
According to the MP, a group of individuals had assumed control of lands in the area, allegedly operating as landguards, which has fuelled tensions between communities.
Kwame A-Plus stated, “We want the IGP to come. I am going to speak with my people. I am going to ask everybody to remain calm, but we want the law to take its course. If the law does not take its course, we, the people of Gomoa, will come together.
We will give them seven days. If the law does not take its course, we will call every chief in Gomoa, and we will declare the government an enemy of Gomoa. We are very serious,” he said.
He added, “I petitioned the Interior Minister, and he also informed the police to take up the matter even before it escalated”.
“Today, the people said they were demonstrating; they were gunless; the police were rather firing guns,” he claimed.
“As the MP for Gomoa Central, the IGP must come here. The boys know where their power is coming from,” he said.
A-Plus further claimed that some police officers could be benefiting from the activities, saying, “Some of the police are benefiting from them. We will not allow it to go on. Those people who perpetrated this are walking freely”.
Kwame A-Plus further dismissed claims that the incident represented a wider conflict between the Effutu and Gomoa ethnic groups.
He stressed that the violence was linked to specific individuals accused of unlawfully taking control of lands in New Winneba.
“It’s not a fight between Effutu and Gomoa. It’s the few people who have made themselves landguards and are attacking and taking over lands in New Winneba, and the lands originally belong to the people of Gomoa,” A-Plus added.
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If the government does not protect the people of Gomoa New Winneba Township , we will declare the community an enemy of the government.
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Kwame Asare Obeng, known as A-Plus, the Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, has narrowly escaped being attacked by angry residents of New Winneba after a violent clash in the community.
Reports disclosed that A-Plus visited the Effutu North District Police Command to get firsthand details of the incident, but his presence provoked residents who had gathered there.
The angry residents confronted him, prompting security personnel to quickly intervene and escort him away to prevent the situation from escalating further.
The development follows the Ghana Police Service announcing that three people have been confirmed dead and about 15 others injured following violent clashes in New Winneba.
According to the Police, the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 incident stems from 300 armed people with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze who stormed New Winneba Township at about 10:40 a.m.
The armed men allegedly attacked residents and vandalised shops, stores and other properties belonging to residents of the community.
The Police disclosed that the injured, including a police officer, have been taken to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for treatment.
The Police statement issued on X stated, “POLICE BRING VIOLENCE AT NEW WINNEBA UNDER CONTROL: IGP DEPLOYS REINFORCEMENT TEAM TO ENHANCE SECURITY
On 01/09/2026 at 1040 hrs, about 300 irate mob wielding guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze stormed the New Winneba Township, and other stores and residence of the natives, attacked them and caused damage to properties.
About 15 injured victims have been sent to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, including an officer, and 3 have been confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, police from Winneba Divisional Headquarters and Agona Swedru District Patrols have been deployed to control the situation.
The IGP has deployed a reinforcement team, including two armoured vehicles from the National Headquarters, to beef up security.
The situation is currently under control.
Full details will be communicated later.
Public Affairs Unit/CR
Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie”.
Meanwhile, seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent attack at New Winneba in the Central Region that claimed the lives of three people, with 19 others sustaining various degrees of injury.
Chief Inspector Isaac Entie, the Deputy Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Police Service, made this known to the media.
He disclosed that investigations are ongoing to identify other persons involved in the attack.
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According to reports, the latest update brings the number of individuals from West African countries featured in the database to 427.
The US ICE’s ‘Worst of the Worst’ criminal list features undocumented foreign nationals and criminal illegal aliens who have been arrested or are slated for mass deportation as part of intensified federal immigration enforcement efforts.
With the latest update, the number of Ghanaians on the list has increased from 32 to 44.
The US ICE’s ‘Worst of the Worst’ criminal list profiles include photographs as well as information on the criminal charges or offences linked to their cases.
Some months ago, the United States released the names and photos of 355 West African immigrants listed among the US’s ‘worst of the worst’ criminal aliens, including 30 Ghanaians.
According to reports, the 355 West African immigrants are facing deportation as part of ongoing immigration enforcement efforts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Reports by Global World TV news stated, “Nigeria recorded the highest number of deportees, with 110 citizens sent back from the United States. Liberia followed closely with 94 deportees, making it the second-highest country on the list. Ghana had 30 deportees, while Senegal recorded 19.
The deportation exercise also involved citizens from several other West African and African countries. These include Cameroon, Gambia, Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritania, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, Togo, Mali, Benin, and Guinea-Bissau.
The DHS did not provide specific details about the offences committed by each individual who was deported. However, officials stated that the WOW initiative mainly focuses on foreign nationals who have been convicted of serious crimes while living in the United States.
Such crimes often include fraud, money laundering, drug trafficking, violent criminal offences, and other activities considered threats to public safety. Individuals found guilty of these offences may face deportation after serving their sentences or completing legal proceedings”.
Among the list of 30 Ghanaians, Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Reall, a Ghanaian socialite-turned-musician, was also listed on the United States (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ‘worst of the worst’ criminal aliens.
The list release by the United States has released the names and photos of 355 West African immigrants facing deportation, including 30 Ghanaians.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says the affected individuals are part of ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.
According to the DHS details, Haji4Real made the list for committing fraud and was arrested in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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According to Mahama Ayariga, the NDC government wants a consensus on the location and funding of the National Cathedral project.
Mahama Ayariga called on Christian denominations to deliberate on the project and agree on a common position before engaging President Mahama.
The Local government minister proposed bringing together leaders of the Catholic Church, Protestant denominations and other Christian organisations for a dispassionate discussion on the National Cathedral.
Speaking when the Christian Council of Ghana paid a courtesy call on him, Mahama Ayariga stated, “Based on what I pick from the conversations, then I will organise for us to engage with His Excellency, the President, for some direction as to how to proceed. I know for a fact that the President does not think there is anything wrong with the country having a national cathedral.
“Again, I know that the NDC as a party had issues with the location; is that okay? We had issues with funding sources. We just need to sit, all of us, around the table and build a consensus, and then the President will be able to lead us in the right direction,” he said.
“If we secure a united front as Christians, I believe His Excellency President John Mahama will be able to lead us to wherever we want to go as a church,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mahama Ayariga earlier pledged to mobilise funds for the construction of the abandoned National Cathedral if the project receives the backing of the Christian community and President John Dramani Mahama.
According to Mahama Ayariga, the National Cathedral was a good idea, but badly executed.
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee for his vetting as part of the process leading to his possible approval as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, he stated, “I believe that Ghanaians are deeply religious even though constitutionally, we are regarded as a secular state. I believe that having cathedrals, church buildings, mosques and other worshipping centres are great and exciting things that enable the practice of religions.
“And so in my opinion, I don’t think there is anything wrong with having a national cathedral for the Christians of the country. And if you are talking about the National Cathedral that Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo initiated when he was president, I don’t see anything wrong with it. I think it was a good idea that was badly executed. I personally had issues with the location.”
“I want to assure this House that if I am approved, I will engage the leadership of the Christian Community and if they want to still have it, I will engage with the President and if it is his wish, I will mobilise funds [for] its construction,” he said.
In the meantime, the long-awaited forensic audit report into the National Cathedral project has been completed and submitted to the Attorney General for review.
According to the Attorney General, the Akufo-Addo government could have used funds committed to the National Cathedral to complete some Agenda 111 hospital projects.
He further disclosed that he has a report prepared by audit and consulting firm PwC on the National Cathedral, adding that the findings had reinforced his concerns about the resources committed to the project.
Dr Ayine questioned the manner in which the National Cathedral project was undertaken, arguing that the construction of a religious facility should have taken a different approach.
According to the Petroleum tanker drivers, the poor state of the road poses serious safety risks as they transport highly inflammable petroleum products.
The National Chairman of the Union, George Nyawunu, noted that although a contractor is currently on site, progress on the rehabilitation works has been slow.
The drivers argued that the deteriorating road is not only affecting their operations but also increasing the risks associated with transporting petroleum products.
Speaking to Citi News, George Nyawunu stated, “Given the high concentration of volatile materials in the area, stakeholders caution that the entire Tema township and its surrounding communities are effectively sitting on a potential time bomb if the infrastructure is not urgently addressed”, he said.
He highlighted that the drivers have been forced to take action because the road has become increasingly dangerous.
Earlier, the National Chairman of the Ghana Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union, George Nyaunu, expressed concern about the prolonged deterioration of the road and questioned how long authorities expect contractors to take to complete the project.
The drivers argue that their concerns go beyond inconvenience because they transport highly inflammable petroleum products along the route.
They say the poor road increases the risk of accidents involving tankers, with potentially devastating consequences for motorists, residents and businesses in the area.
According to the drivers, roads used to transport petroleum products from Tema to destinations including Takoradi, Kumasi and Buipe are also in poor condition.
Meanwhile, the Valco-Kpone road is heavily used by tankers, container trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles.
Its deteriorating condition has severely affected traffic flow, with vehicles forced to manoeuvre around deep potholes and damaged sections.
Some trucks frequently break down along the stretch, further reducing the already limited road space.
Motorists say the resulting congestion has become unbearable.
A journey that should take less than 30 minutes can now take more than three hours when traffic builds up.
Drivers also complain that the condition of the road is damaging vehicles and increasing the frequency with which they have to replace tyres, suspension components and other spare parts.
The situation becomes particularly difficult after rainfall, when water collects in potholes and makes it difficult for motorists to determine their depth.
The road is not an ordinary residential route. It serves one of Ghana’s most important industrial and petroleum corridors.
Major companies and facilities located along the stretch include the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO), Tema Tank Farm, Quantum Oil, Chase Petroleum, Olam, Aluworks, Sunon Asogli Power Plant and the Kpone Thermal Power Station, as well as several warehouses and other industrial establishments.
The corridor is therefore critical to the movement of petroleum products, industrial materials and commercial cargo.
Thousands of litres of petroleum products are transported through the area, making the road particularly important to Ghana’s fuel distribution network.
A prolonged disruption to the route could consequently affect businesses and the movement of petroleum products to other parts of the country.
Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent attack at New Winneba in the Central Region that claimed the lives of three people, with 19 others sustaining various degrees of injury.
Chief Inspector Isaac Entie, the Deputy Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Police Service, made this known to the media.
He disclosed that investigations are ongoing to identify other persons involved in the attack.
The development follows the Ghana Police Service announcing that three people have been confirmed dead and about 15 others injured following violent clashes in New Winneba.
According to the Police, the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 incident stems from 300 armed people with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze who stormed New Winneba Township at about 10:40 a.m.
The armed men allegedly attacked residents and vandalised shops, stores and other properties belonging to residents of the community.
The Police disclosed that the injured, including a police officer, have been taken to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for treatment.
The Police statement issued on X stated, “POLICE BRING VIOLENCE AT NEW WINNEBA UNDER CONTROL: IGP DEPLOYS REINFORCEMENT TEAM TO ENHANCE SECURITY
On 01/09/2026 at 1040 hrs, about 300 irate mob wielding guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze stormed the New Winneba Township, and other stores and residence of the natives, attacked them and caused damage to properties.
About 15 injured victims have been sent to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, including an officer, and 3 have been confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, police from Winneba Divisional Headquarters and Agona Swedru District Patrols have been deployed to control the situation.
The IGP has deployed a reinforcement team, including two armoured vehicles from the National Headquarters, to beef up security.
The situation is currently under control.
Full details will be communicated later.
Public Affairs Unit/CR
Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie”.
Earlier reports claimed seven people, including a police officer, have been injured in a shooting incident involving residents of Gomoa Oguaakrom and New Winneba in the Central Region.
According to the information gathered, the incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.
Reports disclosed that the shooting incident is believed to be linked to a longstanding land dispute between residents of the two communities.
The Police officer injured among the 7 is stationed at the New Winneba Police Station.
Details gathered from the incident disclosed that some residents of Gomoa Oguaakrom, who claim ownership of land in New Winneba, entered the community and allegedly opened fire, attempting to lock up some shops in the area, prompting resistance from residents of New Winneba.
The confrontation escalated, with gunfire reportedly exchanged between the two sides, leading to several people being injured in the ensuing violence.
Some residents fled the community for safety amid the shooting.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service have since reinforced its presence in the area as they work to restore calm and prevent further violence.
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Kingsley Ofosu Ntiamoah, the former Ghana Museums and Monuments Board Executive Director, has slammed the government’s decision to invest an additional $270 million into the poultry sector under the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme.
According to Kingsley Ofosu Ntiamoah, the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme has not benefited Ghanaians, questioning the need to invest an additional $270 million into the poultry sector.
Speaking on UTV’s Adekye Nsroma on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Ofosu Ntiamoah stated, “I don’t know the problem with President Mahama and birds. The guinea fowl saga also didn’t yield anything because they told Ghanaians that the guinea fowls fled to Burkina”.
“Now Nkoko Nkitinkiti too, people are killing and eating,” he said.
He argued that the Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative is also facing similar challenges with some beneficiaries killing and consuming the birds.
Kingsley Ofosu Ntiamoah described the that the proposed $270 million investment as a “scam”.
He accused the government of prioritising projects that, in his view, do not address Ghana’s most pressing needs.
“So, investing another $270m into Nkoko Nkitinkiti is just a waste of taxpayers’ money. It is a scam,” he indicated.
“Meanwhile, there are uncompleted hospitals which are almost completed, but they have been abandoned,” he stated.
Kingsley Ofosu Ntiamoah argued that government should prioritise healthcare infrastructure over other initiatives, arguing that the 24-hour market is not as important as hospitals.
His comment follows, The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has announced that they have signed Terms with four investment partners for a US$270 million National Poultry Transformation Programme.
According to the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, the US$270 million project will boost domestic poultry production and create 12,000 direct jobs.
The agreement was signed at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in Accra, with the investment being described as the largest UK agrifood investment in Ghana to date.
Reports suggest that under the first phase, the programme is expected to produce about 20,000 tonnes of dressed and processed broiler products annually, with plans to scale production to 50,000 tonnes.
The $270m poultry investment initiative is also intended to reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported poultry, with the country currently spending approximately US$400 million annually on chicken and other poultry products.
Augustus Goosie Tanoh, the Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development, detailed that the development demonstrates the government’s strategy of leveraging both domestic and international capital.
“This is a purposeful blend of foreign private capital and Ghanaian private capital, aligned to build this industry at scale,” he said.
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Mike Oquaye Jnr, the former parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Dome-Kwabenya, has punched holes in the State Interests and Governance Authority’s (SIGA) claim that Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a combined net profit of GH¢19.8 billion in 2025.
It will be recalled that the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has announced that Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a consolidated net profit after tax of GH¢19.80 billion in the 2025 financial year.
According to SIGA, the GH¢19.80 billion profit ends the four consecutive years of net losses.
SIGA disclosed that the turnaround represents a significant improvement from the GH¢2.25 billion net loss posted in 2024, as total SOE revenue increased by 28.12 per cent from GH¢137.64 billion to GH¢176.43 billion.
SIGA, in a release on Sunday, August 30, 2026, made these figures known, which marks the tenth edition of Ghana’s flagship assessment of specified entities and the fifth published by SIGA.
Reacting to the development, Mike Ocquaye Jnr disclosed that SIGA’s report failed to mention GHS19 million in pensions paid to the dead in 2025.
He further disclosed that another GHS7 million was paid to deceased pensioners.
Speaking on Metro TV Good Morning Ghana, Mike Oquaye Jnr stated, “Let’s look at the tax irregularities, and again we are talking figures, GHS4.8 billion which is about 91 per cent has been recorded here and if you look at page 31 you will get the answer.
If you look at the cash irregularities, we are looking at another GHS410 million; all of this was recorded under SIGA institutions. Let us further go and look at the instances of administrative negligence that were also recorded”.
He further added, “We have about GHS19 million in pensions paid to the dead in 2025. Kpessa White, where is it in your report. We even further have various sums that the pension directive in terms of the Accountant and Controller General another GHS7 million to decease pensioners. So apart from the people who were dead when the GHS19 million were paid, another GHS7 million was paid just four of this people recorded by the Auditor General’s report”.
In related news, the Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has quizzed whether SIGA’s headline figures accurately reflect the underlying performance of the enterprises.
Bright Simons argued that currency-related gains significantly influenced the 2025 results.
According to Bright Simons, SIGA’s report as currently presented does not paint an accurate picture of affairs at state-controlled businesses in Ghana.
He highlighted that it is replete with bizarre errors, misstatements, confusions, and flawed inferences. Especially when read against previous SIGA reports.
Parts of his post on X stated, “. The report as currently presented does not paint an accurate picture of affairs at state-controlled businesses in Ghana. It is replete with bizarre errors, misstatements, confusions, and flawed inferences. Especially when read against previous SIGA reports.
For example, the net loss for 2023 has been published in 3 different ways: GHS 2,573.2 million in the 2023 report, GHS 7,143.5 million in the 2024 report, and GHS 6,823.55 million in the 2025 report.
The net loss for 2022 has been published in 4 different ways. Revenue for 2021 has been published in 5 different five ways.
Total liabilities for 2021 appear as GHS135,883 million in the 2021 report, GHS172,043 million in the 2023 report, and GHS135,914 million in the 2025 report, a GHS36 billion excursion that appears and then vanishes.
These confusions make it really hard to make the comparisons across years that SIGA is trying to push us to do”.
He further added, “State-owned businesses’ underlying profitability declined in 2025. You heard that right. Contrary to what SIGA says, when you remove the currency effects, net profit fell 17.1 per cent, operating profit fell 22.7 per cent, and the operating margin narrowed by three and a half percentage points between 2024 and 2025”.
“In simple terms: SIGA told us that a loss of GHS 2.26 billion in 2024 switched into a profit of GHS19.80 billion in 2025. But as everyone now knows, if you ignore the currency revaluations, profit actually fell from GHS9.75 billion to GHS8.08 billion, a decline of 17.1 per cent,” he said.
In his concluding remarks, Bright Simon called on SIGA to withdraw, not just the confusing 2025 one, but all its reports from 2020, fix the errors, and submit a more reliable series.
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Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, Prof Godfred Bokpin, has said President John Dramani Mahama cannot fail Ghanaians in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
According to Prof Bokpin, President John Mahama must take stronger and more decisive action against illegal mining.
He detailed that the strong electoral mandate secured by President Mahama in the 2024 general election reflected the confidence Ghanaians have placed in his leadership and, consequently, the expectations that came with it.
Prof. Bokpin further warned that any further delay in confronting illegal mining would worsen the situation and make it increasingly difficult for the country to reverse the damages.
Prof Bokpin, speaking, is quoted as saying, “The President has done quite well in many other aspects of this economy and society. I recognise that. But the point I’m making is that a good leader, an effective leader, does not choose where he or she wants to succeed. You don’t lead based on convenience”.
“If you look at the election results of 2024, there is so much hope and confidence in President Mahama. You can see it in the results. So, to whom much is given by way of votes, much is also expected,” Prof. Bokpin said.
“So when we say there’s no leadership here, we want to stir up the President to go the extra mile because he cannot fail us. President Mahama cannot fail us,” he stressed.
“Because the more we fail on this matter, the harder it’s going to be to win it. You delay a day, a week, a month, a year, it’s going to be harder to win that fight,” he cautioned.
Prof Bokpin further highlighted that President Mahama must demonstrate leadership on all major national challenges.
“And leadership must respond when it matters most. I hold this position because I believe that the President has shown leadership in certain areas of this economy and the rest of them. But as a leader, you don’t pick and choose where you want to succeed. The whole country is in your hands,” Prof. Bokpin added.
Also, Ken Ashigbey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has warned that Ghana is getting to a point of no return in the menace of illegal mining, locally called galamsey.
According to Ken Ashigbey, there is a growing boldness of illegal miners and attacks on security personnel that point to a worsening galamsey crisis.
He disclosed that there is evidence that shows that galamsey has spread to some areas in Ghana where it was previously absent about two years ago.
Ken Ashigbey argued that Ghana’s best bet at stopping galamsey is under President John Dramani Mahama but warned that the President would become a lame duck soon, as he would no longer be contesting for office.
Speaking in an interview on ChannelOne TV on August 31, 2026, Ken Ashigbey stated, “There are places where we’re seeing galamsey happen today that was not happening in 2024. The level of impudence that we’re seeing today, we’re not seeing them in 2024. One of the elements that we’ve all considered is the issue of forests, the fact that there’s some good work that has been done.
“But if you look at where we are going now, where now the people are becoming so bold that they can attack eight military men with a colonel, they get police people and they are able to confiscate (their weapons),” he fumed.
He added, “So we are getting to a point of no return, and unfortunately for us, unfortunately, we have a president who does not have another tenure, so our best bet is this current president. Unfortunately, he does not have another two years to deal with it because very soon he will become a lame duck.”
Ken Ashigbey stressed that there is a need for a strong will to ensure that all persons implicated in cases of illegal mining, including politicians and traditional authorities, are dealt with by the laws of the country.
“We need to also deal with the issues that are currently confronting us. So I will not depart from holding the MCEs, DCEs, the chiefs, the police commanders in these communities (accountable),” he said.
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According to Dr Stephen Issaka, the 24-hour economy is not a switch one can just flick on and off, adding that the policy cannot be implemented overnight.
He explained that the government’s plan represents a significant attempt to extend economic activity beyond the conventional 12-hour cycle.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Evening Ghana on Monday, August 31, 2026, Dr Issaka stated, “Look, the 24-Hour Economy is not a switch you can just flick on and off. Historically, we as a country have been a 12-hour, our economic sort of system, basically, right down from Christmas ever to today”.
“So this is a bold attempt by a government for the very first time to try and push the economy, businesses, and manufacturing beyond 12 hours,” he stated.
He argued that successful implementation of the 24-hour economy policy would first require major improvements in infrastructure and others.
Dr Issaka stated, “And so, look, 24-Hour Economy will require roads, and that’s what Big Push is for. A 24-hour economy will require that banks and individuals can borrow at reasonable rates. That is in the pipeline,” “24-Hour Economy will require electricity around the clock. You and I will agree that at the moment, we are not dead, but we are pushing on that particular trajectory”.
“24-Hour Economy will require security…, would you want to go out and work in the night if you think you’re not going to get transport? If you think there is no electricity, there is no light, that’s a security problem. So that needs to be solved,” he said.
He further disclosed that the 1:3:3 shift under the 24-Hour Economy policy is at the climax of the policy.
“The 1:3:3 is supposed to be at the crescendo, at the very end of our project,” he stated.
In related news, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, the Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives, has revealed that over 400 companies have expressed interest in operating under Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy policy.
According to Dr Rashid Pelpuo, several companies had already begun implementing 24-hour operations.
He disclosed that the government is seeking to expand the initiative through the private sector by creating the necessary conditions for businesses to operate around the clock.
Dr Rashid Pelpuo further argued that the success of the 24-Hour Economy should not be assessed solely by whether ministries and other public institutions have adopted three-shift systems.
Speaking on Citi FM on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Dr Rashid Pelpuo stated, “We have listed more than 400 companies that are saying, We want to run the 24-hour economy policy”.
“The fact is that we are creating an avenue for the private sector to take advantage of and do it. And that’s exactly what we are doing,” he said, adding that the government was providing some of the requirements needed by participating businesses to maintain continuous operations.
“When you are talking about job creation and when you are talking about employment, it’s not just government employing people. We are talking about a holistic economic approach,” he said.
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The Ghana Police Service has announced that three people have been confirmed dead and about 15 others injured following violent clashes in New Winneba.
According to the Police, the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 incident stems from 300 armed people with guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze who stormed New Winneba Township at about 10:40 a.m.
The armed men allegedly attacked residents and vandalised shops, stores and other properties belonging to residents of the community.
The Police disclosed that the injured, including a police officer, have been taken to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for treatment.
The Police statement issued on X stated, “POLICE BRING VIOLENCE AT NEW WINNEBA UNDER CONTROL: IGP DEPLOYS REINFORCEMENT TEAM TO ENHANCE SECURITY
On 01/09/2026 at 1040 hrs, about 300 irate mob wielding guns, stones, cutlasses and sticks from Gomoa Oguakrom, Gomoa Yenkuadze and Gomoa Pomadze stormed the New Winneba Township, and other stores and residence of the natives, attacked them and caused damage to properties.
About 15 injured victims have been sent to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, including an officer, and 3 have been confirmed dead.
Meanwhile, police from Winneba Divisional Headquarters and Agona Swedru District Patrols have been deployed to control the situation.
The IGP has deployed a reinforcement team, including two armoured vehicles from the National Headquarters, to beef up security.
The situation is currently under control.
Full details will be communicated later.
Public Affairs Unit/CR
Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie”.
Earlier reports claimed seven people, including a police officer, have been injured in a shooting incident involving residents of Gomoa Oguaakrom and New Winneba in the Central Region.
According to the information gathered, the incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.
Reports disclosed that the shooting incident is believed to be linked to a longstanding land dispute between residents of the two communities.
The Police officer injured among the 7 is stationed at the New Winneba Police Station.
Details gathered from the incident disclosed that some residents of Gomoa Oguaakrom, who claim ownership of land in New Winneba, entered the community and allegedly opened fire, attempting to lock up some shops in the area, prompting resistance from residents of New Winneba.
The confrontation escalated, with gunfire reportedly exchanged between the two sides, leading to several people being injured in the ensuing violence.
Some residents fled the community for safety amid the shooting.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service have since reinforced its presence in the area as they work to restore calm and prevent further violence.
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Boakye Agyarko, the former Energy Minister and aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has vowed to do everything within his capacity to help the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to win the 2028 presidential election.
The NPP National Chairman hopeful, however, noted that the NPP’s return to power would require unity, renewed commitment and a deliberate effort to rebuild confidence among the party’s grassroots supporters.
He highlighted that his focus, if elected National Chairman, would be to help rebuild the party from the grassroots for a stronger campaign in 2028.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme on Monday, August 31, 2026, Boakye Agyarko stated, “Our base was not motivated, and there was inadequate preparation for the 2024 election. There was a general sense of demoralisation within the party, which contributed to our defeat”.
“I will do everything possible to help Dr Bawumia win power in 2028,” he said.
Earlier, Boakye Agyarko made a bold pledge to supporters of the party after a group of NPP constituency chairpersons picked, paid for and presented nomination forms to him to contest the party’s National Chairperson position.
According to Boakye Agyarko, under his leadership, the NPP will rise again and return to power in the 2028 general elections under his leadership.
Addressing the media after receiving the forms, Mr Agyarko stated, “I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to Constituency Chairmen who purchased and picked this form for me and those who accompanied them. I’m truly humbled by this gesture. Chairmen, I’m truly grateful”.
“To the rest of the NPP fraternity, let me assure you that this party shall rise again. This party may have gone down, but we’re not out. With dedication and commitment…we will rise again,” he added.
“My task as a chairman is to lead in the rebuilding and rebranding of the party into a solid electoral machine upon which our flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will stand firmly and win the 2028 election with ease,” he said.
In related news, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, a former President of Ghana, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to win the 2028 elections.
According to Akufo-Addo, the NPP must grab the opportunity the 2028 election presents to bring the party back to power in 2028.
Speaking with Dennis Miracles Aboagye when he visited him at his office, Akufo-Addo stated, “2028, come what may, we have to win this election. The opportunity is 2028; let’s grab it and make sure we bring an NPP government back into office”.
He further highlighted that after the internal elections, there will be a need for the party to bring everyone on board to help fight for power in 2028.
Ken Ashigbey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has warned that Ghana is getting to a point of no return in the menace of illegal mining, locally called galamsey.
According to Ken Ashigbey, there is a growing boldness of illegal miners and attacks on security personnel that point to a worsening galamsey crisis.
He disclosed that there is evidence that shows that galamsey has spread to some areas in Ghana where it was previously absent about two years ago.
Ken Ashigbey argued that Ghana’s best bet at stopping galamsey is under President John Dramani Mahama but warned that the President would become a lame duck soon, as he would no longer be contesting for office.
Speaking in an interview on ChannelOne TV on August 31, 2026, Ken Ashigbey stated, “There are places where we’re seeing galamsey happen today that was not happening in 2024. The level of impudence that we’re seeing today, we’re not seeing them in 2024. One of the elements that we’ve all considered is the issue of forests, the fact that there’s some good work that has been done.
“But if you look at where we are going now, where now the people are becoming so bold that they can attack eight military men with a colonel, they get police people and they are able to confiscate (their weapons),” he fumed.
He added, “So we are getting to a point of no return, and unfortunately for us, unfortunately, we have a president who does not have another tenure, so our best bet is this current president. Unfortunately, he does not have another two years to deal with it because very soon he will become a lame duck.”
Ken Ashigbey stressed that there is a need for a strong will to ensure that all persons implicated in cases of illegal mining, including politicians and traditional authorities, are dealt with by the laws of the country.
“We need to also deal with the issues that are currently confronting us. So I will not depart from holding the MCEs, DCEs, the chiefs, the police commanders in these communities (accountable),” he said.
Also, Kenneth Ashigbey has called for a selective state of emergency in communities severely affected by illegal mining.
Ken Ashigbey added, “We need to look at the impact that this galamsey is having on us. Look at the death toll that you have announced, and our response to it. I agree the Minister for Land and Natural Resources is really pushing, NAIMOS is pushing, but it’s not enough”.
“What is happening currently lends credence to the idea that we should be asking that in particular communities where you have galamsey, where lives are being lost. These are places where we should declare selected state of emergency and say we need to stop it,” he said.
He added, “Seven lives have been lost today. Could you imagine if it was any of us? All of us in this room, how many of us? We’re not up to seven. It could be any of us who are there, but we’re not treating it with that level of [urgency]”.
“In 2024, when you pass Bonsu, you pass Ayinam, and you went to Osino, the level of impunity that is happening there today was not like in the past. Lake Bosomtwe was not under attack,” he said.
However, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has cautioned against treating a state of emergency as a “magic wand” for tackling illegal mining (galamsey).
According to Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the declaration of a State of emergency on galamsey could impose restrictions on mining activities.
He argued that the declaration will not itself address the underlying causes of illegal mining, adding that it could halt mining activities and impose stringent restrictions.
Paa Kwesi Schandorf highlighted that the practical implications and potential benefits of declaring a state of emergency must first be clearly evaluated.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View, Paa Kwesi Schandorf stated, “We should be careful not to consistently indicate or project a state of emergency as a certain magic wand, if once implemented, would automatically transform our fortunes”.
He further argued that some restrictions and security measures associated with the declaration of a State of emergency are already being implemented by NAIMOS.
“I’m not equating the state of emergency to NAIMOS intervention. I’m just saying that we should be careful not to consistently project that as that magic wand that will transform our fortunes,” he said.
Paa Kwesi Schandorf further stressed that President John Dramani Mahama has maintained that any decision to declare a state of emergency would be guided by security assessments.
The Lands Ministry spokesperson maintained that there is no immediate need for a state of emergency.
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“We are getting to a point of no return” — Ghana Chamber of Mines CEO Ing. Ken Ashigbey warns that the growing boldness of illegal miners and attacks on security personnel point to a worsening galamsey crisis.
Eugene Boakye Antwi, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary aspirant, has said any party member supporting the candidature of incumbent General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong does not want the party back in power.
The former Subin MP criticised the performance of Justin Kodua Frimpong, arguing that the party members who support his continued leadership do not genuinely want the NPP to return to power.
According to Eugene Boakye Antwi, Justin Kodua’s performance contributed to the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general elections, despite the party being in government and having significant resources.
Speaking on Onua TV, Eugene Boakye Antwi stated, “Any NPP member who supports the current General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, does not want the party to return to power because he has performed poorly as General Secretary”.
“You are in power with all resources and intelligence and still lost 50 seats and went into opposition,” he stated.
In related news, the Chief of Agric Nzema in the Ashanti Region, Nana Nkansah Buadu Ayeboafo, has slammed the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua.
The development follows the cancellation of constituency executive elections in three Ashanti Region constituencies.
The chief, who is also the Chairman of the council of elders for Afigya Sekyere East Constituency and a member of the council of elders, has claimed Justin Kodua influenced the cancellation because of his personal interests in the affected constituencies.
According to the chief, no one would be allowed to conduct fresh constituency executive elections in Afigya Sekyere East.
Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Nana Nkansah Buadu stated, “When Dan Botwe was there, he was really working. John Boadu also defended the party, but this Kodua is only concerned about what will go into his stomach.
“If something like this has happened and the Steering Committee has discussed the issue, why didn’t they refer it to the National Executive Committee (NEC)? It is pure hatred and greed and this is something they planned to do”.
He added, “Kodua, I dare him. If he doesn’t take care, the things I will say about him will make him regret it. He came looking for money and not to work for the party. It seems he is afraid of Okatakyie Afrifa, so whenever issues concerning him arise, he defends him.
If they dare me this morning, they will see what I will do to them,” he said.
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“Any NPP Member Who Supports the Current General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong Does Not Want the Party to Return to Power, Because He Has Performed Poorly as General Secretary.” — Eugene Boakye Antwi, NPP General Secretary Aspirant. pic.twitter.com/maPa35OB8I
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has revealed that they are preparing to announce new transport fares by the end of this week.
According to the GPRTU, the development follows another increase in petroleum prices.
Samuel Amoah, the union’s Deputy Spokesperson, highlighted that the decision has become necessary as transport operators continue to grapple with rising fuel prices.
He further disclosed in August that the GPRTU had proposed a 30% increase in transport fares at a meeting, but the proposed adjustment was suspended after the government announced a GH¢2 reduction.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Tuesday, September 1, Samuel Amoah stated, “Going forward, there is nothing we can do than to come out officially by increasing the fares for our drivers to also continue doing their business”.
“The leadership will also meet to take their decision, whether we are still going by the 30%, if it will come down to 20% or whatever.
I strongly believe by the close of this week, by the end of this week, something will come out for our drivers and then our passengers to also comply with,” he added.
Meanwhile, Duncan Amoah, the Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has urged the Mahama government to consider reducing the price of petrol by between 30 and 40 pesewas per litre.
According to Duncan Amoah, the 30 and 40 pesewas cut per litre would provide relief to consumers.
The COPEC Executive Secretary recognised government’s recent intervention to reduce the impact of rising fuel prices, citing the GH¢2 per litre reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel, calling for a similar intervention for petrol consumers.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Monday, August 31, Duncan Amoah stated, “I am asking if the government can also look at some 30 to 40 pesewas reduction for the price of petrol, because as we speak, petrol is 16, diesel is 17.
I do think that maybe some amnesty could also be extended to those who buy petrol such that they could also feel some relief from the government”.
Duncan Amoah’s call comes as petrol and diesel prices are projected to increase from September 1, 2026, following a rise in global crude oil and refined petroleum product prices.
Earlier, Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC) had announced that fuel prices at the pumps are expected to rise marginally from Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
According to COPEC, the projected increases are expected to affect petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
They detailed that the adjustments are largely driven by movements in international petroleum product prices, despite a recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi against the US dollar.
COPEC, in its analysis, disclosed that global crude oil prices fell marginally from $90.41 to $89.30 per barrel during the current pricing window.
“The cedi also strengthened against the dollar, with the average interbank rate improving from GH¢11.800 to GH¢11.5166 per dollar.
That represents an appreciation of about 2.39%.
Despite these developments, COPEC says changes in the Free-On-Board (FOB) prices of refined petroleum products are expected to push pump prices higher.
Petrol is projected to sell at about GH¢16.21 per litre, representing an estimated 5% increase from the current mean pump price of GH¢15.43.
Diesel is also expected to rise to approximately GH¢17.61 per litre.
That would represent an estimated 2.58% increase over the current mean price of GH¢17.17 per litre.
LPG is similarly projected to record a marginal increase, with COPEC estimating a price of approximately GH¢14.19 per kilogramme”, a JoyNews report stated.
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Reports coming in disclosed that seven people, including a police officer, have been injured in a shooting incident involving residents of Gomoa Oguaakrom and New Winneba in the Central Region.
According to the information gathered, the incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.
Reports disclosed that the shooting incident is believed to be linked to a longstanding land dispute between residents of the two communities.
The Police officer injured among the 7 is stationed at the New Winneba Police Station.
Details gathered from the incident disclosed that some residents of Gomoa Oguaakrom, who claim ownership of land in New Winneba, entered the community and allegedly opened fire, attempting to lock up some shops in the area, prompting resistance from residents of New Winneba.
The confrontation escalated, with gunfire reportedly exchanged between the two sides, leading to several people being injured in the ensuing violence.
Some residents fled the community for safety amid the shooting.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service have since reinforced its presence in the area as they work to restore calm and prevent further violence.
In related news, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has promoted Inspector Hance Atubra of the Tarkwa Divisional Police Headquarters to the rank of Chief Inspector.
The IGP promoted the officer in recognition of his bravery during a fire outbreak at Aboso in the Western Region.
His promotion follows Inspector Atubra’s intervention during the fire, which broke out at the Aboso Main Lorry Station on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
The fire engulfed a number of shops at the station, putting people within the affected area at risk; however, Inspector Atubra, who was reportedly the first police officer to arrive at the scene, immediately moved to assist people trapped in the area.
Inspector Atubra’s actions attracted commendation from people who witnessed the incident and subsequently led to a recommendation for his promotion.
In a statement issued by the Police on Facebook read, “IGP PROMOTES POLICE OFFICER FOR SAVING LIVES DURING ABOSO FIRE OUTBREAK.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted Inspector Hance Atubra of the Tarkwa Divisional Headquarters to the rank of Chief Inspector for his role in saving lives during a fire outbreak at Aboso in the Western Region.
The fire outbreak occurred on 26th August 2026, when some shops at the Aboso Main Lorry Station were engulfed in flames, resulting in damage to properties.
Inspector Atubra, who was the first Police officer to arrive at the scene, immediately took action to assist people trapped in the affected area and helped to evacuate the victims to safety.
His actions were highly commended by people who witnessed the incident, leading to a recommendation for his promotion in recognition of his courage, quick response and efforts to save life and property.
The promotion underscores the Police Administration’s commitment to recognising and rewarding officers who demonstrate exceptional courage, dedication and commitment to duty”.
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Dr Stephen Issaka, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communication Team, has explained that the Mahama government flagship 24-Hour Economy is not a switch one can just flick on and off.
According to Dr Stephen Issaka, the 24-hour economy was not a policy that could be implemented overnight.
He explained that the government’s plan represents a significant attempt to extend economic activity beyond the conventional 12-hour cycle.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Evening Ghana on Monday, August 31, 2026, Dr Issaka stated, “Look, the 24-Hour Economy is not a switch you can just flick on and off. Historically, we as a country have been a 12-hour, our economic sort of system, basically, right down from Christmas ever to today”.
“So this is a bold attempt by a government for the very first time to try and push the economy, businesses, and manufacturing beyond 12 hours,” he stated.
He argued that successful implementation of the 24-hour economy policy would first require major improvements in infrastructure and others.
Dr Issaka stated, “And so, look, 24-Hour Economy will require roads, and that’s what Big Push is for. A 24-hour economy will require that banks and individuals can borrow at reasonable rates. That is in the pipeline,” “24-Hour Economy will require electricity around the clock. You and I will agree that at the moment, we are not dead, but we are pushing on that particular trajectory”.
“24-Hour Economy will require security…, would you want to go out and work in the night if you think you’re not going to get transport? If you think there is no electricity, there is no light, that’s a security problem. So that needs to be solved,” he said.
He further disclosed that the 1:3:3 shift under the 24-Hour Economy policy is at the climax of the policy.
“The 1:3:3 is supposed to be at the crescendo, at the very end of our project,” he stated.
In related news, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, the Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives, has revealed that over 400 companies have expressed interest in operating under Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy policy.
According to Dr Rashid Pelpuo, several companies had already begun implementing 24-hour operations.
He disclosed that the government is seeking to expand the initiative through the private sector by creating the necessary conditions for businesses to operate around the clock.
Dr Rashid Pelpuo further argued that the success of the 24-Hour Economy should not be assessed solely by whether ministries and other public institutions have adopted three-shift systems.
Speaking on Citi FM on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Dr Rashid Pelpuo stated, “We have listed more than 400 companies that are saying, We want to run the 24-hour economy policy”.
“The fact is that we are creating an avenue for the private sector to take advantage of and do it. And that’s exactly what we are doing,” he said, adding that the government was providing some of the requirements needed by participating businesses to maintain continuous operations.
“When you are talking about job creation and when you are talking about employment, it’s not just government employing people. We are talking about a holistic economic approach,” he said.
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Acting Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku has revealed that his office’s efforts to collaborate with state institutions to address Ghana’s rent-related challenges have largely been snubbed.
The acting Rent Commissioner disclosed that only the Ghana Immigration Service has responded positively.
According to Frederick Opoku, the situation reflects a broader problem where higher authorities have failed to prioritise and implement the appropriate policies needed to effectively tackle rent issues.
He disclosed that higher authorities have not given the necessary priority to developing and implementing policies required to address Ghana’s rent problems effectively, adding that the Bank of Ghana is one of the institutions that has consistently snubbed his office’s calls for engagement.
Speaking during an interview on Accra FM on September 1, 2026, Frederick Opoku stated, “When I took over, one of the areas I said rent control could assist the Bank of Ghana in addressing was the dollarisation of rent. I personally went to the BoG three months into office and spoke with them. I said, ‘I’m aware the governor has issued directives about dollarising rent, and rent control with the task force and the system want to work together collaboratively to see what we can do with our forces on the field.’”
“…At least ask them today — go and ask the Bank of Ghana, the financial market. Have they even responded to our letter or proposal after we wrote to them?”
He added, “I’m being frank with you. I did this to test the pulse of the institutions because I’m limited as rent control. Money to collaborate — but if the collaborator is not coming, in fact, the one who did well was Immigration.”
“They did well; I met the Director General and the Controller. I wanted to tell you the truth about what I’ve done behind the scenes. Very soon, when I’m going out, I’ll be going with Immigration. If all things are equal, we are okay with it,” he noted.
Some Ghanaians reacting to his remarks stated, “This man is one of the government officials who is actually doing his work. He just doesn’t wake up and go misusing government funds like others are doing. May Allah bless him abundantly”.
“This is why this country will keep retrogressing. The greed is too much. It’s evident most of those institution heads also own estates that will be affected by rent control’s measures. Too much greed”, a netizen added.
One X user added, “John Dumelo, who, during campaign time, said it’s going to be his priority but after assuming office, he’s busily sharing chop box and mattresses to his constituents. They don’t care about us, the citizens, but their stomachs. Spewing lies all over. God is our only hope”.
A netizen added, “Ghana has too many institutions whose biggest enemy is apparently another institution. Everybody is waiting for somebody else to cooperate while ordinary people continue paying the price”.
In other news, Frederick Opoku has urged Ghanaian Tertiary students to file formal applications for hostel fee assessments to trigger Rent Control Department action.
According to the Rent Control Commissioner, he has done enough in going across the country to ensure that hostel fees are reduced, adding that he will no longer personally visit facilities.
He explained that students must formally apply to the Rent Control Department for an assessment of their hostel fees, adding that the department has waived the application fee for students.
Frederick Opoku also noted frustration with students who only send direct messages complaining instead of following the legal process, stating that this does not help him assist them because he must work within the confines of the law.
He further revealed that the department plans to shift focus to commercial rental properties as part of broader efforts to regulate the rental space.
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Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku has revealed that his office’s efforts to collaborate with key state institutions to address rent-related challenges have largely been ignored, with only the Ghana Immigration Service responding positively.
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@ghnow_ The MP for Ablekuma North, Hon. Ewurabena Aubynn, exchanges pleasantries and interacts warmly with her constituents during the donation exercise. #GHnow#fyp♬ original sound – GHnow
A former Deputy Minister of Communications, Dr Victoria Hamah, has cried out about a painful experience of public humiliation, media lynching and betrayal.
According to Dr Victoria Hamah, family is an illusion, disclosing that when it mattered most, she was left all alone.
The former deputy minister highlighted that the experience had led her to a painful conclusion about family and the support people expect from close relations during difficult moments.
She noted that despite the presence of people she considered close to her, she was ultimately alone when it mattered most.
In her Facebook post, which has since attracted numerous sympathetic and encouraging comments on Saturday, August 29, 2026, Dr Hamah stated, “I have painfully realised that family is an illusion”.
“When I was publicly humiliated, subjected to media lynching, and betrayed by those closest to me, I learned the hardest truth of all: when it mattered most, I was alone,” she said.
It will be recalled that back in 2013, President Mahama, during his first term, dismissed Victoria Lakshmi Hammah, then Deputy Communications Minister, after a leaked recording revealed her stating she wouldn’t leave politics until amassing $1 million.
Meanwhile, her comments have attracted a mixed reaction from Facebook users saying, “Awwwww my dear, the storm is over, and I’m so proud of you for finding the strength to move on, even when it meant walking away from people you once thought would always stand by you.
Sometimes life teaches us the hardest lessons through the people we love the most. But look at you, you survived the pain, the betrayal, the noise and the disappointment, and you are still standing stronger and wiser.
Never feel guilty for choosing your peace. Family is not always about blood. Sometimes the people who genuinely love, support and celebrate you become your true family.
We are all here cheering you on, praying for you and rooting for everything beautiful that lies ahead. May this new chapter bring you peace, healing, genuine love and happiness.
The storm has passed, my dear. Now it’s time to enjoy the sunshine, Victoria Lakshmi Hamah. Much love”.
Another netizen added, “ Family is about those who care for you, not necessarily those close to you. They can be distant. This is my definition of family. I don’t trust anyone”.
“This is the reality of life. We must learn to be our own heroes. Life may be Difficult, especially during our lowest moments, but the Moment you survive it alone, you will realise that, you don’t need all those HANG-AROUND-HUMANS anymore!”, a netizen added.
One last netizen added, “Have you considered writing a book? I think you have a lot the world can benefit from. Put this deep wisdom and experiences into a book📚📚. Because you have this ability to distil issues and evoke relevant conversations”.
“Very painful recall. Thank God you overcame. Being alone is not the problem but how you manage those moments and create opportunities. When men reject you turn your eyes upon Jesus”, one Facebooker stated.
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Fred Kwarteng, former IT officer at the Ghana Embassy in the United States, has been fingered for pocketing nearly $296,000 for renovation and furnishing works at the ambassador’s residence.
The revelations come on the heels of a special forensic audit of Ghana’s Embassy in the United States, which has uncovered a conflict-of-interest situation involving a company owned by the embassy’s IT officer, Fred Kwarteng.
The audit report disclosed that the embassy made two payments to Fred Kwarteng’s company, Stefrann LLC, which was confirmed by the then Chief Treasury Officer, Janet Maku Koranteng.
Parts of a report filed by Manasseh Azure Awuni’s pacgh.org read, “The payments, $159,043.84 in February 2019 and $136,864.00 in June 2020, were for renovation and furnishing works at the ambassador’s residence.
Ghana Embassy’s banker in the United States, Citibank, queried the transactions “due to questionable invoices, inconsistencies in company details, and the conflict of interest arising from a staff member being the beneficiary of Embassy payments,” according to the audit report.
The auditors said the transaction contravened the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), which enjoins public officials responsible for managing public resources to ensure that public funds are safeguarded and that all financial transactions are properly authorised, documented, and subject to independent audit verification.
The Foreign Service Regulations (2019) prohibit public officials serving in Ghana’s diplomatic missions from engaging in transactions that present a conflict of interest and require that all vendor engagements be subject to appropriate due diligence and compliance with applicable host-country financial and regulatory requirements.
Although the procurement failed accountability and due diligence tests, as well as compliance concerns raised by Citibank, the embassy proceeded with the transaction.
Auditors found weak vendor checks, parallel financial arrangements and third‑party payments that undermined controls. For instance, Citibank’s Jay Varkey sent an email asking for a copy of the approval from the U.S. State Department for the renovation work, details on the scope of work and budget, a list of contractors/vendors, and internal approvals, according to the audit report.
The banker also raised concerns about the payment to Stefrann LLC, noting that the check memo stated “payment of furniture for residency” and questioned whether the furniture was purchased through Stefrann LLC or Persiano Furniture Gallery.
He asked if Persiano Furniture Gallery was fully paid and if the payment was made directly to them or through Stefrann LLC”.
Also, they further disclosed that the auditors conducted a search to confirm the existence of the Company and found companies registered as STEFRAN LLC but not “STEFRANN LLC”.
Meanwhile, the Auditor-General has recommended the recovery of the amount from the key actors involved in the transaction.
It will be recalled that Fred Kwarteng served as the embassy’s ICT officer from November 2016 until his dismissal in May 2025, and has been fingered as one of the players in the $19.3 million visa and passport extortion scheme.
A Forensic audit by the Auditor-General has revealed how Ghana’s U.S. Embassy in Washington extorted $19.3 million from visa and passport applicants.
The audit report detailed that for six years, thousands of visa and passport applicants who used Ghana’s Embassy in Washington filled out forms online, paid the service fees and paid extra money to have their documents mailed back to them.
According to the report, a different system redirected applicants and imposed additional charges.
The report disclosed that the new system generated nearly $19.4 million in what the Auditor-General has now classified as irregular proceeds.
Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has cautioned against treating a state of emergency as a “magic wand” for tackling illegal mining (galamsey).
According to Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the declaration of a State of emergency on galamsey could impose restrictions on mining activities.
He argued that the declaration will not itself address the underlying causes of illegal mining, adding that it could halt mining activities and impose stringent restrictions.
Paa Kwesi Schandorf highlighted that the practical implications and potential benefits of declaring a state of emergency must first be clearly evaluated.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View, Paa Kwesi Schandorf stated, “We should be careful not to consistently indicate or project a state of emergency as a certain magic wand, if once implemented, would automatically transform our fortunes”.
He further argued that some restrictions and security measures associated with the declaration of a State of emergency are already being implemented by NAIMOS.
“I’m not equating the state of emergency to NAIMOS intervention. I’m just saying that we should be careful not to consistently project that as that magic wand that will transform our fortunes,” he said.
Paa Kwesi Schandorf further stressed that President John Dramani Mahama has maintained that any decision to declare a state of emergency would be guided by security assessments.
The Lands Ministry spokesperson maintained that there is no immediate need for a state of emergency.
Meanwhile, Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, the CEO of Ghana Chamber of Mines, has called for a selective state of emergency in communities severely affected by illegal mining.
Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV’s The Point of View, Ing. Ashigbey stated, “We need to look at the impact that this galamsey is having on us. Look at the death toll that you have announced, and our response to it. I agree the Minister for Land and Natural Resources is really pushing, NAIMOS is pushing, but it’s not enough”.
“What is happening currently lends credence to the idea that we should be asking that in particular communities where you have galamsey, where lives are being lost. These are places where we should declare selected state of emergency and say we need to stop it,” he said.
He added, “Seven lives have been lost today. Could you imagine if it was any of us? All of us in this room, how many of us? We’re not up to seven. It could be any of us who are there, but we’re not treating it with that level of [urgency]”.
“In 2024, when you pass Bonsu, you pass Ayinam, and you went to Osino, the level of impunity that is happening there today was not like in the past. Lake Bosomtwe was not under attack,” he said.
Meanwhile, seven illegal miners are reportedly feared dead after a galamsey pit collapsed overnight at Asaman Tamfoe near Anyinam in the Eastern Region.
Reports suggest the victims were allegedly engaged in illegal mining when the pit caved in, trapping them underground.
According to reports, rescue efforts are currently underway as people at the site work to retrieve those trapped in the collapsed pit.
In the video shared by media personality Johnnie Hughes showed an excavator and several people are seen trying to rescue one of the victims who was trapped under thick sand.
In a post shared by media personality Johnnie Hughes on X, he wrote, “7 alleged illegal miners are feared dead after a galamsey pit collapsed overnight at Asaman Tamfoe, near Anyinam in the E/R.
Reports say the 7 were working overnight when the pit caved in, trapping them underground.
Rescue efforts are underway. #StopGalamseyNow”.
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The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has announced that they have signed terms with four investment partners for a US$270 million National Poultry Transformation Programme.
According to the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, the US$270 million project will boost domestic poultry production and create 12,000 direct jobs.
The agreement was signed at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in Accra, with the investment being described as the largest UK agrifood investment in Ghana to date.
It brought together UK-based agrifood investment company Agrium Capital, Petra Trust, Axis Pension Trust and Ghana EXIM Bank.
Reports suggest that under the first phase, the programme is expected to produce about 20,000 tonnes of dressed and processed broiler products annually, with plans to scale production to 50,000 tonnes.
The $270m poultry investment initiative is also intended to reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported poultry, with the country currently spending approximately US$400 million annually on chicken and other poultry products.
Augustus Goosie Tanoh, the Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development, detailed that the development demonstrates the government’s strategy of leveraging both domestic and international capital.
“This is a purposeful blend of foreign private capital and Ghanaian private capital, aligned to build this industry at scale,” he said.
In related news, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, has said Ghana will now only accept financing for projects that create jobs, grow exports, reduce costs and protect debt sustainability.
The Finance Minister vowed that Ghana will take a more disciplined approach to financing development projects.
According to Ato Forson, Ghana will now proceed with discipline as the country works to protect debt sustainability and prevent another debt crisis.
The Finance Minister disclosed that every project must be economically justified, transparently procured and capable of supporting growth while generating revenue or reducing costs.
He argued that infrastructure projects, including roads, railways, power plants and industrial enclaves, must deliver measurable benefits to the Ghanaian economy.
Ato Forson, in a post sharing a video of comments he made during the Fifth Session of the Ghana–China Joint Commission on Economic, Trade and Technical Cooperation, stated, “Yesterday, I made it clear: Ghana will proceed with discipline.
We will only accept financing for projects that create jobs, grow exports, reduce costs and protect debt sustainability”.
In the video, Ato Forson stated, “As we assume financial cooperation, Ghana will now proceed with discipline. We will not borrow simply because financing is available. Every project must be economically justified and transparently procured, capable of supporting growth, generating revenue and reducing cost.
“Any road, railway, power plant, industrial enclave or other infrastructure financed through this cooperation must improve productivity, create jobs, increase exports and strengthen Ghana’s ability to repay its obligations,” he said.
“We will diversify our financing sources, protect debt sustainability and avoid a return to the conditions that led to the 2022 debt crisis,” he stated.
Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are expected to drive development, provide essential services and, in some cases, generate revenue for the state.
However, over the years, the operations of some of these public institutions have incurred staggering financial losses running into millions and, in some cases, billions of cedis.
As concerns grow over the financial health and sustainability of state-owned companies, we take a look at the five SOEs that recorded the biggest losses in 2025 and the scale of the financial challenges confronting them.
Details from the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) 2025 State Ownership Report shared on TV3 New Day disclosed that the five SOEs made huge losses in billions and milions of cedis.
See the list below:
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) – GHS2.521bn
Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) – GHS1.624bn
AirtelTigo Ghana LTD – GHS784.75m
Northern Electricity Distribution Co. (NEDCO) – GHS300.46m
Volta River Authority (VRA) – GHS226.57m
Other loss-making entities were Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited, GNPA Limited, Graphic Communications Group Company and Ghana Digital Centres Limited.
Read SIGA’s full press release below:
“The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has released the 2025 State Ownership Report (SOR), the tenth edition of Ghana’s flagship account of the performance of its Specified Entities, and the fifth published by SIGA since the Authority’s establishment in 2019. Covering 162 of the 175 approved Specified Entities comprising 53 State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), 36 Joint Venture Companies (JVCs) and 73 Other State Entities (OSEs), the report offers a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the financial and operational performance of the stateowned sector, and serves as a vital resource for policymakers, stakeholders and the public in shaping the future of Ghana’s SOEs, JVCs and OSEs.
“This edition is significant because it documents the performance of Specified Entities for the first year of President Mahama’s second administration,” said Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, Director-General of SIGA. “It gives a full picture of how these Specified Entities are contributing to the broader economic reset agenda, and it will help drive meaningful dialogue around the future of our State-Owned Enterprises, Joint Venture Companies and Other State Entities, ensuring they fulfil their potential as catalysts for economic growth and development.”
The complete 2025 State Ownership Report is available on SIGA’s official website. SIGA invites the Ghanaian public, the media, investors and all stakeholders to read the report and take an active interest in how their collective investments held in trust through the country’s Specified Entities are being managed and are performing on their behalf.
Key highlights from the 2025 State Ownership Report:
A Turnaround Four Years In The Making
The State-Owned Enterprise sector delivered the standout result of the 2025 report. Total SOE revenue climbed 28.12% to GHS176.43 billion, from GHS137.64 billion in FY2024, propelled by the Agricultural (up 203.71%), Manufacturing (up 114.74%) and Infrastructure (up 92.24%) sub-sectors. That growth carried through to the bottom line: Profit Before Interest and Tax rose to GHS25.49 billion, continuing a four-year recovery from a loss of GHS502.00 million in FY2023 and a partial rebound of GHS5.80 billion in FY2024.
Most significantly, the sector broke a four-year cycle of consolidated net losses, closing FY2025 with a Net Profit after Tax of GHS19.80 billion, against a Net Loss after Tax of GHS2.25 billion the year before. Ten SOEs, among them the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Bui Power Authority, Ghana National Gas Company, BOST Energies Company, Minerals Income Investment Fund and TDC Company Ltd, sustained profitability throughout the five years. A stronger Cedi also reshaped the sector’s finances: SOEs recorded net foreign exchange earnings of GHS11.72 billion, reversing a GHS12.01 billion foreign exchange loss in FY2024, while finance costs fell by 42.49%.
Balance sheets contracted modestly, with total assets down 5.86% to GHS407.84 billion, led by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Volta River Authority and COCOBOD, and total liabilities down 4.31% to GHS281.99 billion, of which ECG alone accounted for GHS82.31 billion. The report cautions, however, that risks remain concentrated, especially because five SOEs consisting of ECG, Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Ltd, GNPA Ltd, Graphic Communications Group Company and Ghana Digital Centre recorded losses in every year from FY2021 to FY2025, while six entities, including AirtelTigo Ghana Ltd, Gihoc Distilleries and Tema Oil Refinery, have carried negative equity throughout the same period. Dividend payments to government also declined, with only two SOEs – Ghana Reinsurance Company Ltd and TDC Company Ltd – paying a combined GHS16.00 million, down 29.36% on FY2024.
Joint Ventures Extend Their Gains
Ghana’s Joint Venture Companies built on the momentum of the previous year. Net profit, excluding minority interest, rose 36.55% to GHS3.14 billion, from GHS2.29 billion in FY2024, while total JVC assets grew 25.99% to GHS96.69 billion. Minority-interest JVCs performed even more strongly, with net profit climbing to GHS61.32 billion in FY2025 from GHS21.06 billion in FY2024. These minority-interest companies were also the dominant source of dividends to government, contributing GHS1.19 billion, which represents 97.12% of all dividends received across the portfolio.
Other State Entities Face Mounting Pressure
The picture was less encouraging among Other State Entities, whose net deficit widened sharply to GHS10.48 billion in FY2025, from GHS2.18 billion in FY2024. While total assets grew 60.15% to GHS310.62 billion, liabilities rose faster still, up 41.83% to GHS323.17 billion, and the sub-sector’s accumulated fund swung to a negative GHS41.14 billion from a positive GHS15.47 billion. This is a shift driven substantially by the Bank of Ghana’s negative equity position of GHS93 billion.
A More Supportive Macroeconomic Environment
The Specified Entities’ performance unfolded against a markedly improved macroeconomic backdrop. Real GDP growth reached 6.0% in FY2025 which is the fastest pace of expansion since FY2019 and an improvement on the 5.8% recorded in FY2024. Monetary conditions eased considerably over the year: the Monetary Policy Rate fell from 27% to 18%, the Ghana Reference Rate from 29.31% to 15.9%, and the average lending rate from 30.25% to 20.4% by December 2025. Public debt rose in nominal terms to GHS640.99 billion but improved as a share of GDP, to 45.28%, on the back of currency appreciation, lower borrowing costs, a high primary surplus and effective debt management. The report nonetheless flags continuing fiscal exposure from outstanding loan guarantees of GHS3.03 billion, onlent loans of GHS14.73 billion, and US$3.7 million in contingent liabilities that crystallised from public-private partnership agreements during the year.
Reform Across Multiple Fronts
FY2025 was also a year of significant institutional change, beginning with the political transition from the New Patriotic Party to the National Democratic Congress and the new administration’s early steps to align Specified Entities with its development agenda.
On public financial management, the Ministry of Finance issued new PFM Implementation Guidelines in May 2025, requiring Specified Entities to submit quarterly internal audit and commitment control reports and subjecting centrally approved procurement to commitment authorisation by the Minister for Finance. The measures coincided with a sharp fall in public-sector procurement infractions, from GHS18.4 billion in FY2024 to GHS2.2 billion in FY2025, though the report notes that commitment authorisation requirements also introduced delays to capital projects and procurement activity.
SIGA itself deepened its oversight role during the year, assessing 70 Specified Entities that had executed FY2024 performance contracts through its Annual Governance and Institutional Performance Assessment Reports, intensifying engagement with entities showing persistent statutory reporting noncompliance, and welcoming a growing number of entities into the performance-contract framework ahead of FY2026 negotiations.
Government’s 24-Hour Economy Policy took shape across several Specified Entities, from a round-theclock customer call centre at TDC and three-shift operations at Ghana Publishing, to AESL’s work on 24-hour markets across 33 MMDAs, extended production at GIHOC Distilleries, expanded services at DVLA, and continuous online services and environmental monitoring at the EPA; SIGA intends to fold these initiatives into future performance contracts and monitoring frameworks. In transport, the GHS62.86 billion Big Push Programme advanced a corridor-based approach to modernising trunk roads, bridges, interchanges and highways under the Ghana Highway Authority, with most projects still in early implementation by year-end.
The financial sector saw the recapitalisation of state-owned banks NIB and ADB, alongside continued government support for CBG, aimed at strengthening capital positions and restoring depositor and investor confidence. In the extractive sector, government established the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to centralise oversight of the gold sector, strengthen traceability and formalisation, curb illegal mining and smuggling, and capture greater value and foreign-exchange inflows from the gold value chain. And in rail, following prolonged financial, operational and labour difficulties that led to the suspension of the Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL), SIGA recommended its liquidation, the absorption of its employees into the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), and the transformation of GRDA into a combined commercial and regulatory institution; the 97-kilometre Tema–Mpakadan line began commercial operations under GRDA in October 2025, and government has since introduced a phased support package covering salary arrears and critical infrastructure refurbishment.
Advancing Climate And Gender Commitments
Climate reporting continued to gain ground, with 42 of the 162 reporting Specified Entities — 25.9% of the total — disclosing climate-related projects, programmes or initiatives in FY2025, up from 27 entities the year before. The workforce across Specified Entities also expanded, growing 5.45% to 98,724 employees, an increase of 5,104 jobs, with SOEs accounting for the largest share of employment (48.62%), followed by OSEs (39.92%) and JVCs (11.47%). Women’s representation rose to 30.02% of the workforce, from 29.30% in FY2024, as female employment grew at nearly double the rate of male employment 8.02% against 4.39%.
From Recovery To Sustainable Value Creation
SIGA frames FY2025 as a turning point for Ghana’s state-owned sector. Stronger revenues, a return to profitability, improved fiscal discipline, deeper oversight and major institutional reforms all point in the same direction, yet persistent losses, negative equity, fiscal risk, governance gaps and uneven progress on climate and gender integration are a reminder that recovery alone is not enough.
The Authority’s call to action is direct: Specified Entities must move from recovery to resilience, from compliance to performance, and from state ownership to sustainable value creation. That will require stronger accountability, more disciplined capital allocation, decisive action on chronically underperforming entities, and the institutionalisation of performance-driven governance across the portfolio.
“The gains of FY2025 must not become a temporary rebound,” the report concludes. “They must become the foundation for a more efficient, competitive, inclusive and sustainable State-owned sector that creates value for the Ghanaian taxpayer and contributes meaningfully to national development.”
