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Justice will be pursued relentlessly in 16-year-old footballer case – Gender Ministry pledges

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Justice will be pursued relentlessly in 16-year-old footballer case – Gender Ministry pledges

The Gender Ministry has declared to relentlessly pursue justice for 16-year-old footballer Ransford Owusu Ansah, who was sexually abused and subsequently died.

According to reports, the promising footballer at Siano Soccer Academy in Amasaman near Accra died on March 10, 2025.

His death has been linked to severe injuries alleged to be sexual abuse by coach Ibrahim Anyass.

Reports suggest the coach, Anyass, fled after the abuse was revealed and continues coaching children despite public demands for his arrest.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection read, “The Ministry of Gender. Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has taken a keen interest in the reported case of alleged sexual abuse of a 16-year-old footballer, Ransford Owusu Ansah, by his coach, Ibrahim Anyass, at the Siano Soccer Academy in Amasaman, as reported by media outlets.

Upon learning of the incident, the Ashanti Regional Directorate of Gender immediately initiated follow-up investigations to ascertain the facts and engage relevant stakeholders, including the victim’s family”.

The Gender Ministry also shared findings so far in the case, “Preliminary reports indicate that the victim, Ransford Owusu Ansah, had been under the care of the coach for the past three years; unknown to his mother, he had allegedly been subjected to sexual abuse during that period.

Per the records, the victim had been receiving medical care since December 2024 and was later admitted to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for medical treatment, but unfortunately passed on. The management of Siano Soccer Academy has suspended the coach and pledged full cooperation with law enforcement agencies to ensure that justice is served.

We empathise deeply with the bereaved family. The Ministry emphasises that crime has no expiration and therefore remains committed to pursuing justice for the victim and their family”.

According to the Gender Ministry, they have engaged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on the matter to ensure accountability and stronger child protection mechanisms within the football sector.

The statement added, “The Ministry, through its Orange Support Centre (OSC) of the Domestic Violence Secretariat, conducted investigations with the Amasaman DOVVSU and later referred the matter to the Greater Accra Regional DOVVSU.

The docket has subsequently been transferred to the Homicide Unit of the CID Headquarters by the Amasaman DOVVSU for further investigations”.

The Gender Ministry statement comes at a time when Ghanaians on social media are demanding Justice for a Sixteen-year-old identified as Ransford Owusu Ansah.

On November 5, 2025, actress Lydia Forson’s X post reignited outrage, leading to calls for systemic reforms in Ghana’s youth sports protection.

Lydia Forson, in her post, read, “I just learned about 16-year-old Ransford Owusu Ansah, a young Ghanaian footballer who, according to multiple reports, was sexually abused by his coach for years and later died after months in hospital from complications allegedly linked to that abuse.

When women speak about sexual violence, especially in schools, people often assume it only happens to girls.

But the truth is, it happens to boys too, and far more often than we want to admit”.

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“Akufo-Addo and Okyenhene masterminded my removal from Parliament” – NPP’s Dr Anane

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“Akufo-Addo and Okyenhene masterminded my removal from Parliament” – NPP’s Dr Anane

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Richard Winfred Anane, has claimed former President Akufo-Addo and the Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin masterminded his removal from Parliament.

According to Dr Richard Winfred Anane, he overheard a scheme that was hatched against him to get him removed from parliament.

He recounted that during the conversation, Akufo-Addo noted the NPP were going to win the election, and if he (Dr Anane) was still in parliament, he would have to give him an appointment.

Speaking on Abusua FM, Dr Richard Anane recounted a conversation, “They were at Akoto house and they stated if Dr Anane comes to parliament this election, we are going to win, and if we win and Dr Anane is in parliament, I have to give him a post, so if they can, they should do something so he leaves parliament for me not to give him an appointment. They are not important to me”.

When asked if his rejection was engineered by Akufo-Addo, he responded, “Yes, I know he cannot say anything”.

He further added, “The Okyehene was also involved; you people don’t know a lot of things, it is not good. The question I ask myself is that you are the Okyehene, and I am also from Kumasi, if there is something he has to speak to the Otumfuo”.  

Dr Richard Anane served as a Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso in the Ashanti Region and was also a one-time Minister of Roads and Highways as well as Health, under former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s administration.

In that same interview,  Dr Richard Winfred Anane, has said Abronye DC confronted and disrespected former President John Agyekum Kufuor during a meeting with party executives.

According to Dr Anane, the meeting, which took place about a week ago, was attended by senior party officials, including former President Kufuor.

He explained that during the meeting, Kufuor expressed his displeasure with the party’s “top-bottom approach” by electing a presidential candidate first before the national executive.

Kufuor argued that such a strategy was not beneficial to the NPP’s unity and effectiveness.

Speaking in an interview on Kasapa FM, Dr Richard Winfred Anane stated, “Normally, we don’t bring party matters outside, but I will say this, about a week ago, the party had a meeting, and President Kufuor attended. He told them about the top-bottom approach, asserting that it is not a good idea.”

He revealed that Kufuor emphasised the national chairman had not been very active for certain reasons, urging the party to allow those who want to be chairman of the party to lead the party back on track.

Kufuor urged the leadership to foster collaboration among all chairpersons to strengthen the party’s structure.

Dr Anane revealed Abronye DC reacted disrespectfully to the former President’s comments during the meeting.

He added, “Do you know who reacted? The Bono Chairman, Abronye. Where was Abronye when we formed the party?”

“He said Kufuor had mentioned Paul Afoko’s name and that… what does he mean…the acting chairman had to apologise and several people present condemned Abronye’s utterances. Where the man has reached in life, has Abronye been there before?”

However, Danquah Smith Butey, the Acting National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has refuted claims made by Dr Richard Anane suggesting that Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) insulted former President John Agyekum Kufuor during a recent party meeting.

According to him, the reports are misleading, and he further criticised Dr Richard Anane for publicising the issue.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Danquah Smith Butey stated, “It wasn’t that Abronye disrespected President Kufuor. The misunderstanding arose from a meeting where the former President made some proposals. It’s an in-house matter that should never have been made public”>

“Abronye did not insult President Kufuor. He constantly referred to him as his in-law during the discussion. If he had insulted him, I would never have tolerated it,” he stressed.

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“Bawumia’s EMT wouldn’t have failed, if forex injections alone stabilise cedi” – Oppong-Nkrumah schooled  

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“Bawumia’s EMT wouldn’t have failed, if forex injections alone stabilise cedi” – Oppong-Nkrumah schooled  

Finance Analyst, Richmond Eduku, has schooled the member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the former vice president, and his economic management team would not have failed if forex injections alone could stabilise the cedi.

In a write-up on, Richmond Eduku stated, “I listened to Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah’s attempt to downplay the current administration’s exchange rate management strategy. And honestly, I found the argument not just flawed, but a little ironic, because Ghana has been here before.

Foreign-exchange injections alone have never stabilised any currency in the world, and Ghana is not an exception. Selling dollars gives temporary breathing space, nothing more. Stability comes from credible macroeconomic management.

We all saw what happened under the leadership of Dr Mahamadu Bawumia as Head of the Economic Management Team. The previous government pumped significant forex into the market (over $6 billion), launched special programmes, yet the cedi kept depreciating sharply”.

He added, “You cannot stabilise a currency when:

• Inflation is rising aggressively

• Policy rates are hitting record levels to chase inflation

• Public debt is piling up, and investor confidence is weakening

• External borrowing becomes excessive and unsustainable

• Reserves are under pressure, and market confidence is shaken”.

His remarks come on the heels of the member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Opong Nkrumah, who claimed that forex injections through the gold purchase programme, introduced in 2021 under the Akufo-Addo administration, as the factor that has enabled the BoG to have enough forex to ensure market intervention.

Speaking on the floor of parliament, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah stated, “As we celebrate 60 years of the Ghana Cedi, to many Ghanaians, the most important question is, what is the value of the Cedi? What can it really buy?

“That brings to mind two specific questions: the question of inflation targeting and inflation management, and the exchange rate. Mr Speaker, if you have studied the economic history of our country, our cedi performs very well at some point in time and also very poorly at some point in time. Whenever a government has access to large volumes of forex reserves to do what they call market intervention, the Cedi is able to stand its ground against international currencies, and whenever we run short of hard currency, the depreciation gets very dire”.

“I am happy to reiterate the comment made by the Minister for Education that the governor announced about 37.4 per cent appreciation of the Cedi year to date. The question is how? But I think the government has answered it already by saying that it is because they are doing market intervention. In fact, this month alone, the BoG is dumping about 1.3billion Dollars onto the market, that’s the reason for the appreciation, so where are they getting these dollars from?”

He added, “Mr Speaker, it is because in 2021 a gold purchase programme was introduced for the first time in our history, aimed at enabling the state, through the BoG and the PMMC, to buy gold and increase our gold reserves, that is why we moved from 8 tonnes to 30 tonnes. At that time, gold prices were averaging about 1,700 dollars per ounce.

“Today, gold prices are averaging about 4,000 dollars per ounce. So, because of this gold purchase programme, we are able to mobilise a lot of forex, and the central bank is now doing a lot of market intervention with the forex. Has anything strange happened? No. It is because of the conditions of the market and the introduction of the gold purchase programme that today we are able to mobilise a lot of forex through the BoG and the Godbod, which used to be PMMC, and this forex is now being dumped onto the market.”

“It begs the question that if you leave the market to the normal forces of the demand and supply of currency without the market intervention, will we get the 37.4% appreciation? Respectfully, I doubt,” he added.

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“Project 1 cedi coming up” – Shatta Wale reveals plan to tackle joblessness among fans

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“Project 1 cedi coming up” – Shatta Wale reveals plan to tackle joblessness among fans

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, is set to make detailed plans to deal with unemployment among his fans.

Shatta Wale, in a Facebook post, revealed he is receiving too many complaints about unemployed ShattaMovement fans.

According to Shatta Wale, he will launch Project 1 cedi soon, an initiative that will help him tackle unemployment among fans.

His announcement has generated excitement among his followers, many pledging to back and support the project to be a success.

In a Facebook post, Shatta Wale wrote, “SM fans, let’s start paying our dues and create employment out of that. I am getting too many complaints about unemployed fans. I can’t do it all, but we all can,”

In related news, Shatta Wale, has declared that ShattaFest will become an annual event.

Shatta Wale made this announcement during a visit to the head office of Mobile Money Limited (MoMo) in Accra.

He expressed his gratitude to the company for partnering and supporting his birthday concert.

Speaking at the meeting, Shatta Wale stated, “ShattaFest is a brand that we’ve built, and I believe with a few collaborations like MTN from MoMo and other affiliations, we’re going to have it every year”.

“We’re even thinking about taking it to other regions and even outside Ghana as well. This is a great initiative, and people should expect more.”

Shatta Wale also commended Ghanaians and his fans, “Thank you to MTN from MoMo, my Shatta Movement fans, and the whole of Ghana. I believe it wasn’t only my fans that came, but most Ghanaians also really supported for this thing to happen”.

He further added, “I think it’s about discipline, hard work, and how we push the agenda of what we do. For me to have a brand like this come on board shows that the corporate world is ready to support people like us.”

“So when this MoMo stuff came up, I was like, I have this idea that I want to do, but I didn’t know which dates to. But when it got to my birthday season, I was like, let me just try, and lo and behold, your team said yes.

“God bless everyone here who accepted it, and it really became a success for me. I’m still shocked up to now.“

ShattaFest 2025 was a night to celebrate Ghanaian Dancehall icon Shatta Wale as he marked his 41st birthday on October 18, 2025.

Fans from various parts of Ghana crowded the Independence Square in Accra on October 18, 2025, to spend the night with the artiste as he and various other Ghanaian musicians treated the audience to hit songs.

A star-studded lineup, including Sarkodie, Samini, Wendy Shay, Medikal, Kelvynboy, Amerado, DarkoVibes, Tinny, JZyNo, Kwame Yogot, and DopeNation, among several others, featured during the ShattaFest.

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Man killed after confronting a sex worker about his missing GHS1000

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Man killed after confronting a sex worker about his missing GHS1000

A man has been found dead in an abandoned mining pit after confronting a sex worker about his missing GHS1000.

Reports suggest the tragic incident happened at Abrense near Atobease in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region.

The man has been identified as a 28-year-old man, identified as Yaw Asamoah.

The information gathered suggests the tragic incident happened on Monday, November 3, 2025.

The deceased, Yaw Asamoah, is said to have confronted a sex worker after he reportedly lost GHC1,000 during a visit to a sex worker.

In his effort to recover his missing money ignited a heated confrontation, which led to his death.

The Assembly Member for the Atobease Electoral Area, on Friday, November 7, Samuel Yeboah, confirmed the tragic incident.

He further revealed that two suspects, including the sex worker, have been arrested to assist police investigations.

Samuel Yeboah stated, “We just called the police to take the caretaker and the sex worker. Investigations are ongoing”.

In the meantime, the body of a 28-year-old man, Yaw Asamoah, has been deposited at the morgue for autopsy as investigations continue.

In related news, Ghanaians on social media are demanding Justice for a Sixteen-year-old identified as Ransford Owusu Ansah.

According to reports, the promising footballer at Siano Soccer Academy in Amasaman near Accra died on March 10, 2025.

His death has been linked to severe injuries alleged to be sexual abuse by coach Ibrahim Anyass.

Reports suggest the coach, Anyass, fled after the abuse was revealed and continues coaching children despite public demands for his arrest.

On November 5, 2025, actress Lydia Forson’s X post reignited outrage, leading to calls for systemic reforms in Ghana’s youth sports protection.

Lydia Forson, in her post, read, “I just learned about 16-year-old Ransford Owusu Ansah, a young Ghanaian footballer who, according to multiple reports, was sexually abused by his coach for years and later died after months in hospital from complications allegedly linked to that abuse.

When women speak about sexual violence, especially in schools, people often assume it only happens to girls.

But the truth is, it happens to boys too, and far more often than we want to admit”.

Also, other Ghanaians on X have joined in to demand justice for the 16-year-old Ransford Owusu Ansah with the hashtag #JusticeForRansford.

“Ransford Owusu Ansah’s dream of becoming a footballer ended when his coach, the person meant to guide him, sexually abused him. Ransford has died from the SA, yet his abuser remains free. This cannot be okay.#JusticeForRansford”, another netizen wrote.

One x user added, “Do you know how prolonged and violent the abuse must have been for it to lead to complications and death????? All that pain and suffering and NO ONE has been held accountable?  Such a shame on us as a society because his abuser is still walking free #JusticeforRansford”

A netizen added, “Coach Ibrahim is at the Abease Park still coaching other kids. He raped Ransford to the point that he couldn’t walk and two men and to carry him to Aunty Naa’s place, and even sitting was hard for him”.

“Heard this 16-year-old boy was sodomized by his Academy Coach in March and died because of it. But up until now, nothing has been done about the case, and the Coach is back coaching like nothing happened”, one more Ghanaian wrote.

Academy Coach at the centre of sodomy allegations to report to CID HQ

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Academy Coach at the centre of sodomy allegations to report to CID HQ

Renowned Sports Journalist Saddick Adams has revealed that Ibrahim Anyass, the academy coach at the centre of sodomy allegations, will report to the Police CID today.

In a post on social media, Saddick Adams wrote, “Ibrahim Anyass, the youth coach at the centre of sodomy allegations that led to the death of 16-year-old footballer #JusticeforRansford, will report to the Police CID HQ at 10 am today”.

“It is important to note that the team reportedly suspended the coach after the incident, but the coach is back and training the kids for the past three months”, his post added.

His post comes amidst Ghanaians on social media who are demanding Justice for the Sixteen-year-old identified as Ransford Owusu Ansah.

According to reports, the promising footballer at Siano Soccer Academy in Amasaman near Accra died on March 10, 2025.

His death has been linked to severe injuries alleged to be sexual abuse by coach Ibrahim Anyass.

Reports suggest the coach, Anyass, fled after the abuse was revealed and continues coaching children despite public demands for his arrest.

On November 5, 2025, actress Lydia Forson’s X post reignited outrage, leading to calls for systemic reforms in Ghana’s youth sports protection.

Lydia Forson, in her post, read, “I just learned about 16-year-old Ransford Owusu Ansah, a young Ghanaian footballer who, according to multiple reports, was sexually abused by his coach for years and later died after months in hospital from complications allegedly linked to that abuse.

When women speak about sexual violence, especially in schools, people often assume it only happens to girls.

But the truth is, it happens to boys too, and far more often than we want to admit”.

Also, other Ghanaians on X have joined in to demand justice for the 16-year-old Ransford Owusu Ansah with the hashtag #JusticeForRansford.

“Ransford Owusu Ansah’s dream of becoming a footballer ended when his coach, the person meant to guide him, sexually abused him. Ransford has died from the SA, yet his abuser remains free. This cannot be okay.#JusticeForRansford”, another netizen wrote.

One x user added, “Do you know how prolonged and violent the abuse must have been for it to lead to complications and death????? All that pain and suffering and NO ONE has been held accountable?  Such a shame on us as a society because his abuser is still walking free #JusticeforRansford”

A netizen added, “Coach Ibrahim is at the Abease Park still coaching other kids. He raped Ransford to the point that he couldn’t walk and two men and to carry him to Aunty Naa’s place, and even sitting was hard for him”.

“Heard this 16-year-old boy was sodomized by his Academy Coach in March and died because of it. But up until now, nothing has been done about the case, and the Coach is back coaching like nothing happened”, one more Ghanaian wrote.

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“OSP claims of sabotage pathetic” – Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyer

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“OSP claims of sabotage pathetic” – Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyer

Frank Davies, a lawyer for former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has once again fired shots at Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng over his allegations of sabotage during the Akufo-Addo regime.

Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyer noted that Kissi Agyebeng is trying to drag the name of former president Akufo-Addo and apportion blame to him over his failure to do his work as the OSP.

According to Frank Davies, the OSP’s claims of sabotage are pathetic, adding that if the OSP office has been hounded, he should try and handle the challenges.

Speaking on Channel One TV on November 5, 2025, Frank Davies stated, “He is now dragging the ex-president, Nana Akufo-Addo, into this, and what is the Special Prosecutor saying? I mean, does he listen to himself? He is laughable. It is on record that before Ken Ofori-Atta left this country, he had notified the former Chief of Staff, who was Frema Osei Opare Addo, and had notified the present Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah. It is a public record before he left the jurisdiction.

“So, now, Kissi Agyebeng, who was appointed by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is saying that Akufo-Addo held his hand and prevented him from stopping Ken Ofori-Atta from leaving this country. I mean, are we kids in this country? You people take these guys seriously?

I mean, the president who appointed you for a particular office, now that he is not in office, you are saying that this same president prevented you from having Ken Ofori-Atta exit the country when Ken Ofori-Atta was leaving and he had given notice?” he said.

He further added, “In any event, had Ken Ofori-Atta been charged? Even if we are taking what the Special Prosecutor is saying on face value, at the time that Ken Ofori-Atta left this country, had he been charged with any offence?

“Ken Ofori-Atta was walking around this country… What was the Special Prosecutor doing all the while that he was in this country? Now that Ken Ofori-Atta has left, he is saying this? I mean, it is pathetic. I am not sorry for the Special Prosecutor; I feel a lot of pity for him. But if his office has been hounded, he should try and handle the challenges of his office,” he added.

Frank Davies remarks follow the Special Prosecutor, who has admitted that the Office of the Special Prosecutor was powerless under the former Akufo-Addo government.

The Special Prosecutor revealed that the OSP saw former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta leaving Ghana after the 2024 elections, but they were powerless.

According to Kissi Agyebeng, the OSP lacked the operational backing required to enforce any travel restrictions.

Speaking KSM Show, Kissi Agyebeng clarified, “We didn’t watch him leave; we were powerless, that is the truth. We saw him leave, but we couldn’t prevent him from leaving the airport.

We don’t control the airport, we don’t control the exit point. Let’s face facts, before John Dramani Mahama was sworn in on 7th January, Nana Akufo-Addo was the president, that was his cousin.

Now we can rely on the Ghana Immigration Service to block someone, but at the time he left, you call up Immigration, no one will bother to respond to you”, he added.

He further added, “When he left, the President was Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo at the time he left. We were not getting the cooperation at the time from other security agencies”.

“National Security, no (cooperation at the time), situation is different now, National Signal Bureau, no, at the time, the situation is different now, National Intelligence Bureau, zero, at the time, the situation is different now, I mean the security set up was against the OSP, so we will not be able to perform our job, this was the situation,” he disclosed.

“Human are made in 9 months, yet NDC in 10 months have failed to end galamsey” – Ahiagbah

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“Human are made in 9 months, yet NDC in 10 months have failed to end galamsey” – Ahiagbah

Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has fired shots at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government over their failure to end galamsey.

According to Richard Ahiagbah, human beings are made in 9 months, yet the NDC in 10 months have failed to end galamsey.

The NPP Director of Communications is quoted by GHOne TV as saying, “ A human being is made in 9 months, yet NDC hasn’t been able to end galamsey in 10 months”.

Also,  Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has claimed that illegal mining (galamsey) is now worse under the John Mahama-led government than it was under the NPP.

The NPP General Secretary boldly claimed that any reasonable person in this country will admit that the state of galamsey is now even worse than it was under the NPP administration.

According to him, the NPP cares so much about this country, and their doors are always open if the President sees the need to reach out for a proper round-table discussion on how to combat this menace.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra, the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, stated, “It is clear that galamsey has become worse under this administration. They have Members of Parliament who belong to the NDC, they have national officials from the NDC, the region, who are involved in galamsey.

It’s not surprising that the security agencies are struggling to deal with that issue, because when they make efforts, they are threatened by powers that be in this government,” he said.

He added, “If His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama sees the need and wisdom to reach out to us, we are ever ready for a proper roundtable discussion to deal with this matter once and for all,” he added.

In related galamsey news, two journalists accompanying the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on an anti-illegal mining mission are critically injured after an attacked by a group of galamseyers.

According to reports, the incident happened near Obuasi after the team was attacked by a group of miners at Dadwene, a community near Obuasi.

The EPA officers and journalists, under pressure, retreated for safety.

Reports suggest that as the EPA team made their way through Afari, the situation worsened when one of the vehicles was involved in an accident.

Several were injured, including two journalists in critical condition following the crash.

Ibrahim Abubakar, the Ashanti Regional Correspondent for Media General, and another reporter from Adom News were caught up in the incident.

Speaking in an interview on TV3 on November 6, 2025, the CEO of EPA, Prof Klutse, explained, “We saw some heavily built men, many of them approaching with guns. We had military personnel and national security officers with us, but we realised we couldn’t exchange fire, so we had to run for our lives”.

“In the course of fleeing, while speeding on the road, one of our vehicles, which had some EPA staff and journalists on board, collided head-on with a truck that was carrying pipes believed to be used for the galamsey operations,” Prof. Klutse recounted.

“We thank God that everyone is alive. Unfortunately, some sustained injuries. The most critical case involves a Joy TV cameraman who suffered a broken thigh. Your correspondent, Abubakar, had chest pains but is responding well to treatment.

“Adom TV correspondent Joseph sustained a head injury and is also responding to treatment. Some EPA staff members were also injured in the accident, and we have spoken with the doctors and nurses in charge to ensure they receive special attention,” she added.

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“We had to run for our lives” – EPA CEO details galamsey attack

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“We had to run for our lives” – EPA CEO details galamsey attack

Professor Nana Ama Klutse, the Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), has detailed the event that led to the accident during the agency’s anti-galamsey operation.

According to the EPA CEO, her team’s vehicle got involved in the crash while they were fleeing for their lives from heavily built and armed galamseyers.

Speaking in an interview, Professor Nana Ama Klutse narrated, “As the operation we started yesterday (Wednesday, November 5), it’s a three-week plan that the EPA has, to ensure, especially the services that others provide for mining in our water bodies, which is illegal, we plan to tackle that aspect as well”.

“So we realised that it is not just enough to say, stop mining in the river bodies, but we saw that we needed to deal with the suppliers.”

“On our way near Obuasi, we saw galamsey happening on the ground, so we decided to have a look at what they were doing. When we stopped and walked into the area, as we were getting closer, they were running away, and all of them had left by the time we got there”.

She added, “We looked around for what we could pick, and we did pick. While leaving, we saw that there were actually more of the excavators, three, that were inside a river body; they had mined in the river and blocked the river in such a way that it had taken different tributaries around the area and flooded some places. It is messy. It was really a bad situation.”

“We had the military with us, and the national security also were with us, but then we saw that we couldn’t exchange fire or we could not fight them, so we had to run for our lives. So in the course of running, speeding on the road, we encountered this accident,” she narrated.

The EPA boss described the galamseyers as heavily built men were dressed in black with CID written on the back.

She further detailed, “Some of the heavily built men were dressed in black with CID written on the back. The soldiers and the national security men asked them for their ID cards, but it became confrontational, and so we had to leave because they said they could not overpower them”.

“While they were having the confrontation, we got intel from Accra that we should leave immediately, where we were and that even the route we planned to take, we should not use it again… we had to use another route altogether, much longer through the Western Region, the Central Region to Kumasi, but just before we reached Kumasi is when we had the head-on collision,” she explained.

Professor Nana Ama Klutse further detailed the intent of the injuries sustained by the journalists, “We thank God that we all have our lives now, it is just unfortunate that we have some injuries. The most critical one is a broken thigh, which is one of the Joy TV cameramen. Abubarkar has some chest pains, and he is responding to treatment.

Adom TV’s correspondent had a head injury; he is also responding to treatment. Then we have some EPA staff who were also involved in the accident; they are all responding to treatment. We have discussed it with the doctors and nurses in charge to pay special attention to them because we were on a national assignment before this unfortunate incident happened.”

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“Ghana will have the best roads in West Africa in 24 months under Big Push” – Mahama

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“Ghana will have the best roads in West Africa in 24 months under Big Push” – Mahama

President John Mahama has made a bold declaration that Ghana will have the best roads in West Africa within the next 24 months under the Big Push Initiative.

According to John Mahama, his government is dedicated to constructing more roads over the next two years, with the aim of making transportation safer and more efficient.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony of the 195-kilometre Wenchi–Bole–Sawla–Wa Road, President Mahama stated, “I wish to repeat my apology and regret to the people of Ghana that with the start of the big push, the whole of Ghana is going to be a construction site for the next two years.

Wherever in this county you go, the road will be under construction, so I ask the Ghanaians to be patient with us and to accept the inconvenience.

Twenty-four months after the launch of the Big Push, you will have the best roads in West Africa”.

He further added, “For the past few years, this strategic artery has been allowed to deteriorate. Potholes, failed pavements, and broken drains have made travel difficult and hazardous.

Vehicle operating costs have risen by nearly 40%, and travel time between Wenchi, Sawla, and Wa can take up to eight hours. Because of the slow pace of movement, armed robberies have also become common. This is unacceptable in modern Ghana.”

According to President Mahama, when the road is completed, travel time will he cut by 50 per cent.

President Mahama added, “When completed, travel time between Wenchi and Wa will be cut by more than 50%, road accidents will reduce by about 45%, and farm produce will reach markets on time. This is the essence of the 24-hour economy: good roads that support production, processing, and logistics to run continuously, creating jobs and sustaining livelihoods.”

“Under this phase of the Big Push, we will reconstruct the Fufulso–Sawla Road and complete the Bole–Mandari–Chache connection to the Ivory Coast border”.

“This will create a continuous high-quality highway from Techiman through Wenchi, Bamboi, Sawla, Wa, and Hamile, connecting the agricultural heartlands of the middle belt to our northern frontier”, he revealed.

Mahama further directed contractors to prioritise local labour and local suppliers during the construction to boost the local economies.

“If you need labour, take the local people, don’t bring workers from elsewhere. If you need food or water, our people here are enterprising enough to supply you. I urge the youth from Bamboi, Banda, Tinga, Bole, and Sawla to take advantage of this opportunity”, he stated.

In related news, Mahama has said his government’s flagship Big Push infrastructure programme is for competent and well-resourced contractors, not wheelbarrow contractors.

 According to John Mahama, some friends have approached him to secure contracts under the scheme, but he made it clear to them that the project was designed to accelerate large-scale national infrastructure projects.

Speaking at the official launch of the programme at Afienya in the Greater Accra region on Tuesday, September 16, John Mahama stated, “There are a few wheelbarrow contractors who have come to me saying, ‘Oh, I hear they are distributing projects under the Big Push.

I want one.’ I say, ‘My friend, this is not for wheelbarrow contractors.’ You are my friend, but I won’t give it to you because it is not meant for wheelbarrow contractors,” he stated.

President Mahama further added that every region in Ghana will benefit from his government’s flagship Big Push infrastructure programme.

The president explained that the project is designed to revolutionise Ghana’s road network and improve national connectivity.

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Fufu and soup, along with kenkey and fried fish, among top 20 contributors to inflation – GSS

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Fufu and soup, along with kenkey and fried fish, among top 20 contributors to inflation – GSS

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has listed fufu and soup, along with kenkey and fried fish, among the top 20 contributors to inflation.

Dr Iddrisu Alhassan, the Government Statistician, speaking at a press briefing in Accra, stated, “For the first time since June 2021, Ghana has achieved single-digit inflation. This means that the rate at which prices of goods and services are increasing has slowed significantly”.

“We’ve seen improvements across food, transport, and housing categories, key indicators of household welfare.” Dr. Alhassan

The GSS list top 20 contributors to inflation comprises “Herrings -Smoked, Plantain (Green), Cinema/Cultural Services, Cooked rice, Charcoal, Ginger, vegetable oil, Tomato Paste, electricity, Re-Sold Tap Water In Buckets/Barrels/Jerrycans, beef, Cassava – Kokonte/Dough, fish, Kenkey With Fried Fish, onions (Large), bread, accommodation (hotel), fufu and soup, yam, Public/Private Secondary School Fees (SSS)”.

In related news, Dr Iddrisu Alhassan, Government Statistician, has announced that Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped to 8.0% in October 2025.

This drop marks the lowest level since June 2021, continuing a steady decline for the tenth consecutive month.

Ghana Statistical Service, the latest data shows a “01.4 percentage point fall from the 9.4% recorded in September, and a sharp improvement from the 23.8% rate recorded in December 2024, underscoring the continued easing of price pressures in the economy”.

“The month-on-month inflation also fell by 0.4%, indicating a modest decline in general price levels across major consumer categories”.

Dr Iddrisu Alhassan also revealed, food is the largest contributor to Ghana’s inflation.

Meanwhile, in September 2025, Ghana’s consumer price inflation has fallen to a single digit for the first time in four years.

In September 2025, Ghana’s inflation extended a nine-month streak of declines.

Ghana’s September 2025 inflation stands at  9.4% down from 11.5% in August.

The slowdown has been largely driven by a decline in food prices, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.

Also, Ghana’s food inflation has fallen from 14.8% to 11%.

Non-food inflation has also dropped from  8.7% in August to 8.2%.

The continuous drop in inflation has already beaten the government’s full-year target.

The continuous drop in inflation strengthens prospects for monetary policy stability, exchange rate resilience, and improved consumer confidence.

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“I have no power to transform into an animal or fly” – Obinim confesses

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“I have no power to transform into an animal or fly” – Obinim confesses

Bishop Daniel Obinim, the leader of the International Godway’s Church, in a throwback video, has confessed he does not possess any power to transform into an animal or fly.

Obinim, in the past, had previously claimed to be the spiritual President of the world and bragged about his unique spiritual abilities, including transforming into different forms, a claim he now renounces.

He stated, “When I enter the spiritual realm and I am hanging in the air with Jesus beside me, Ghana looks very smallish like a handkerchief. I can turn into a snake and bite you. Someone came for a consultation, and I told him I would visit him with my father, Jesus.

“When we were going, I turned into a dog, and Jesus transformed into a lion. The person was beating me with a stick, and the dog told him it was Obinim, and he stopped. Right after that, I turned into a human, and Jesus also transformed into his human nature.”

Speaking in a viral throwback video, Obinim stated, “If I remember my old videos, and which I claimed I could turn into a snake, Lion and Tiger, and I will be in church screaming, I am about to fly. Today, four, five years now, have you heard me saying those things again?  

They are all mistakes on my part; however, that those not mean I did not have that power. I have the power to help others, but I don’t have the power to turn into an animal to commit evil.

Look at all the things I said in the past; forgive me, there was no wisdom in them”.

In related news, Legendary music producer Fredyma has recounted how Obinim came to his aid during one of the most difficult moments of his life.

According to him, staying with Obinim, he saw ‘big men’ in Ghana visiting the pastor for consultations.

Fredyma stated, “I went to hell, and I had to relocate to Obinim’s house. He had to house me in his place for three years, feeding me and paying my son’s fees and a whole lot of things. When I went to stay there, we are hypocrites, I saw a lot of the big men in Ghana coming there to consult him.

Yeah, and all the consultations that they did, it all went through. So, I don’t joke with him because he came through when I was at my lowest for three years and continued for three years.”

“He made me the sound engineer for his TV station. I had other confrontations with the other workers. Per my experience, they didn’t want me to be there. So, they sabotaged me.

The man saw it and said, ‘Okay, fine, Fred, you leave the job. I’ll still be paying.’ So, while I was still in the house, he was still paying me for three years until he had that issue with Kennedy Agyapong, and then it subsided,” he added.

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Falcon 900 Executive Jet undergoing final tests – Deputy Minister for Defence

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Falcon 900 Executive Jet undergoing final tests – Deputy Minister for Defence

Ernest Brogya Genfi, the Deputy Minister for Defence, has provided parliament with updates on Ghana’s presidential aircraft, the Falcon 900 Executive Jet.

According to the Deputy Minister of Defence, the presidential aircraft is in its final stages of testing in France.

The Deputy Minister of Defence detailed that the Falcon 900 Executive Jet was ferried to Dassault Falcon Service in Le Bourget, France, for its mandatory 24-month and 1,600-flying-hour periodic inspection.

Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, November 6, 2025, Ernest Brogya Genfi stated, “Mr Speaker, the Falcon 900 executive aircraft was ferried to Dassault Falcon Service in Le Bourget, France, on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, for the 24-monthly and 1,600-flying-hours periodic inspection.

This inspection is a mandatory airworthiness requirement that ensures that all main maintenance and due-list tasks compiled for the inspection are completed”.

He added, “After successfully repairing the section of the wing that experienced the leakages, other challenges were encountered while reinstalling the lower panel beneath the wing”.

“Upon completion of the rectification, the aircraft will undergo a leak test of the fuel tanks, a third engine ground run, painting of the wing lower panel, and finally, an acceptance flight will be performed,” he said.

The Deputy Defence Minister further told parliament the Falcon 900 executive aircraft would return to Ghana once all technical tests and safety checks have been completed.

Ghana’s Falcon 900 EX Presidential Jet was purchased in 2009 and arrived in the country in 2010.

It replaced a 37-year-old Fokker 27 aircraft, which was regarded as a flying coffin.

The Falcon 900 EX Presidential Jet has since been grounded at the Dassault Falcon Service facility in Le Bourget, France, due to massive wear and tear issues.

In 2021, the former Akufo-Addo government sought to purchase a new and bigger jet for the Presidency, but faced public backlash over accusations of extravagant travels by Akufo-Addo.

Kwadwo Boateng-Agyemang, a former New Patriotic Party (NPP) New Juaben North Constituency Chairman, has said the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, told President John Dramani Mahama the presidential jet was a coffin.

According to Kwadwo Boateng-Agyemang, the late Omane Boamah pointed blankly warned Mahama about Ghana’s presidential jet as not safe.

Speaking on Atinka TV, Boateng-Agyemang stated, “I will never join the conversation about buying a new private jet. Look at what has happened regarding the crash; my family member was involved. I don’t want to make it emotional, but the truth is, they refused to service the aircraft because of what they had said”.

“The report from Omane Boamah to the president was clear. He told him point-blank that the jet Okudzeto Ablakwa was making noise about, when former President Akufo-Addo was using it, was not safe. He said if Mahama sits in it, he, Omane Boamah, would not because the jet was a coffin”,  Boateng-Agyemang claimed.

He further alleged that the Z9 Helicopter that crashed on August 6, 2025, was due for servicing.

He added, “If President Mahama says my cousin never warned him, he should come out and deny it. But if he does, my brother’s ghost will haunt him forever. The truth is that the jet that crashed was due for servicing, which was going to cost the nation 12 million euros”.

“Bring back Kevin Okyere” – Nana Kwame Bediako demands following Springfield CEO’s arrest in Dubai

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“Bring back Kevin Okyere” – Nana Kwame Bediako demands following Springfield CEO’s arrest in Dubai

Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, a Ghanaian businessman and real estate mogul, has called on authorities to bring back Kevin Okyere, following reports that the Springfield Group CEO has been detained in Dubai.

The real estate mogul, in a passionate statement, described Kevin Okyere as one of Ghana’s most intelligent and visionary young entrepreneurs.

Nana Kwame Bediako lamented Ghana’s recurring pattern of undermining its brightest minds, citing past examples of Kwame Nkrumah, local banks, Darko Poultry Farms and Apino soaps.

He further urged the government to rise above political influence to protect innovators who are building the nation’s future.

In a post on social media, Nana Kwame Bediako wrote, “Kevin Okyere is one of the most intelligent, visionary young Ghanaians of our time ,a man who secured an oil block before age 40, who could have brought billions of dollars into our economy. A deep thinker. A future builder. A rare national asset”.

He added, “Ghana has mastered one thing: destroying its brightest sons and daughters.

We look for the bad in our own people, even when they are the ones creating wealth around us. We are not building men. We are killing souls.

We betrayed Nkrumah.

We destroyed our banks.

We collapsed Darko Poultry Farms, which could have been feeding half of Africa today.

We crippled Apino soaps”.

Cheddar post added, “And today, we stand here again, watching another bright son of this nation being cast out.

A nation that attacks its visionaries has no future. Our future must not depend on politics. Our government must protect Ghanaian innovators and not politicians’ interests.

I hope the government rises above political influence and stands for what is right.

Protect your young builders. Protect your future”.

Meanwhile, reports suggest Kevin Okyere is set to be extradited to the UK to face an alleged US$94 million fraud case following reports of his arrest in Dubai.

According to reports, Dubai authorities are preparing to extradite Kevin Okyere to the United Kingdom after he allegedly failed to honour a court summons.

 Kevin Okyere, who holds UK citizenship, allegedly ignored multiple court orders. 

Ghana Chronicles in a post stated, “Reports suggest that Dubai authorities are preparing to extradite Kevin Okyere to the United Kingdom after he allegedly failed to honour a court summons over a US$29.3 million petrol cargo dispute involving EDURC Company DMCC. The shipment, valued at US$29,321,064.51, was reportedly discharged at Tema, Ghana.

Mr Okyere, who holds UK citizenship, allegedly ignored multiple court warnings to appear and prove his innocence by September 3, 2025, prompting the issuance of a bench warrant for his arrest”.

They further added, “There are several claims regarding the circumstances of Mr Okyere’s arrest, with some asserting he was en route to Paris, France, on an Emirates Airlines flight when Dubai police detained him upon landing for a transit stop on Friday night.

Other reports claimed that Kevin Okyere had quietly flown out of Accra the previous night to meet with a senior official from a major oil company to discuss a prospective partnership with Lukoil, as well as with officials from Ghana’s Ministry of Energy. However, what was meant to be a discreet business meeting in the Gulf rapidly escalated into a diplomatic and legal storm”.

Mr Okyere’s arrest is in connection with what is described as a “systematic and orchestrated economic crime” involving nearly US$93 million allegedly perpetrated by Springfield Exploration & Production Limited and GMP Energy Limited, both Ghanaian oil companies, along with their senior executives.

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 “I was named Kwame, after Ghana’s first Prime Minister” – New York’s mayor-elect

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 “I was named Kwame, after Ghana’s first Prime Minister” – New York’s mayor-elect

Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the New York City Mayor-elect, has revealed he was named after Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

Kwame Mamdani, who is now the next mayor of New York City, the largest city in the United States of America, stated he was born in Kampala, Uganda and was given the middle name Kwame by his father.

According to him, his father named him after Kwame Nkrumah because of Ghana’s first President was a visionary leader.

Speaking at an event, Zohran Kwame Mamdani stated, “My name is Zohran Kwame Mamdani, and I know that there are many here today, and they are many watching and listening who may have seen an ad mentioning my name on TV or a commercial on the radio or a mailer in your mailbox or a video when you’re watching YouTube.

So, to quote the words of a famous New Yorker, allow me to reintroduce myself. I was born in Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. I was given my middle name, Kwame, by my father, who named me after the first prime minister of Ghana”.

He further shared a little background on himself, “Decades ago, in Uganda, we won our independence from the British in 1962. We can clap for that. And when did the United States government give the Ugandan government 23 scholarships as a gift for independence? My father won one of those scholarships.

He came to this country to study, to be an engineer at the University of Pittsburgh. Sometime into his studies, his face buried in his book, he heard the words reverberate in the corridor around him: ‘Which side are you on?’ These were words being sung by members of SNCC, a student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, recruiting students to get on a bus, go to Montgomery, Alabama. And my father got on that bus.

He marched. He was hosed down, thrown in jail, given one phone call, and he called the Ugandan ambassador to the United States and said, ‘Can you get me out of jail?’ The ambassador said, ‘What? What are you doing in jail? We sent you there to study.’ My father said, ‘You sent me here as a gift for our freedom. They are fighting for theirs. It’s one and the same”.

Kwame Mamdani was serving as the State Assembly member of New York has now been elected as the new mayor of New York City.

Meanwhile, Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s grandson, Youssef Nkrumah, has reacted to Kwame Mamdani’s revelations.

According to him, if Zohran Kwame Mamdani lives up to his name, New York will never be the same again.

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“New generation of fake rich doing everything to get noticed is not part of Ghana’s culture” – Trasacco Boss

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“New generation of fake rich doing everything to get noticed is not part of Ghana’s culture” – Trasacco Boss

Massimiliano Colasuonno Taricone, the Consul of Ghana to Italy and Trasacco boss, has said the new generation of fake rich doing everything to get noticed is not part of Ghana’s culture.

The Trasacco boss made these remarks in reaction to a viral video of Metro TV staff scrambling for cash tossed by Ghanaian musician Samuel Adu Frimpong, commonly known as Medikal.

In a viral video shared on social media, Medikal was captured leaving the premises of Metro TV in his luxury black car, where he sprayed money before leaving, leaving staff members of the TV station wildly scrambling for cash.

Reacting to the viral video, the Trasacco Boss stated he feels pity with disgust whenever he sees people tossing money to a crowd.

In a post in reaction to the video, he wrote, “I feel a deep sense of pity mixed with disgust whenever I see scenes like this”.

However, a netizen under his post argued that the Trasacco boss will not understand that it is part of Ghana’s culture.

He wrote, “U Will definitely not understand cuz this is not ur culture”.

In a sharp rebuttal, the Trasacco boss stated, “It’s not even part of Ghana’s noble culture, which has always been generous yet discreet.

This recent trend of the past decade, a new generation of fake rich doing everything to get noticed and sadly influencing the youth, has nothing cultural about it. It’s simply disgraceful”, he added.

Another netizen joined in the debate, with one agreeing with the Trasacco boss saying, “I agree with you one. Ghanaians are esuatra (over learners)! My people learnt this from Nigerians! In proper Ghanaian culture, when they are given handouts, they hide them. Not for public consumption. This here is alien”.

“Same. It’s so inhuman and stupid. There are about 15 people there. Whichever money you’d want to give them, nominate one person and tell him to share it equally. He could’ve even done it himself.

But no, throw it on the floor and let them scramble for it like animals”, another X user wrote.

Additionally, a netizen also added, “I remember my history class whenever I see someone spray money for the less privileged to pick up.

It happened during slavery, and to see some incredibly senseless artists repeat it bores me to bits”.

This is not the first time Medikal has been captured spraying cash.

It will be recalled that last year, some social media users criticised rapper Medikal and Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale for spraying cash on the streets upon their return from the UK after they sold out the 2,800-capacity Indigo O2.

Medikal, on May 3, 2024, hosted the show and was joined by A-list Ghanaian artistes, including Sarkodie and Bisa Kdei.

Medikal and Shatta Wale arrived at Kotoka International Airport on May 14, 2024 and were greeted by throngs of fans and supporters.

In a video, the duo was seen clutching stacks of cash, climbing the roof of a car, and spraying the money on the excited fans and in a separate video, Medikal’s convoy stopped in the midst of traffic, and he sprayed cash onto the streets as excited hawkers scrambled for the notes.

His display, however, was not well received by many on social media, who proceeded to lambast Medikal and Shatta Wale.

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“I feel pity with disgust” – Trasacco Boss reacts to Metro TV staff scrambling for Medikal’s tossed cash

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“I feel pity with disgust” – Trasacco Boss reacts to Metro TV staff scrambling for Medikal’s tossed cash

Massimiliano Colasuonno Taricone, the Consul of Ghana to Italy and Trasacco boss, has reacted to a viral video of Metro TV staff scrambling for cash tossed by Ghanaian musician Samuel Adu Frimpong, commonly known as Medikal.

In a viral video shared on social media, Medikal was captured leaving the premises of Metro TV in his luxury black car, where he sprayed money before leaving, leaving staff members of the TV station wildly scrambling for cash.

Reacting to the viral video, the Trasacco Boss stated he feels pity with disgust whenever he sees people tossing money to a crowd.

In a post in reaction to the video, he wrote, “I feel a deep sense of pity mixed with disgust whenever I see scenes like this”.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have reacted to his comments, saying, “I perfectly agree with you. It is so disrespectful and we must condemn it. I am sure if another person of a different colour, the issue of colonial mentality and slavery will be mentioned”.

“U Will definitely not understand cuz this is not ur culture….”, another netizen claimed.

One more netizen noted, “I agree with you one. Ghanaians are esuatra (over learners)! My people learnt this from Nigerians! In proper Ghanaian culture, when they are given handouts, they hide them. Not for public consumption. This here is alien”.

“Same. It’s so inhuman and stupid. There are about 15 people there. Whichever money you’d want to give them, nominate one person and tell him to share it equally. He could’ve even done it himself.

But no, throw it on the floor and let them scramble for it like animals”, another X user wrote.

Additionally, a netizen also added, “I remember my history class whenever I see someone spray money for the less privileged to pick up.

It happened during slavery, and to see some incredibly senseless artists repeat it bores me to bits”.

It will be recalled that last year, some social media users criticised rapper Medikal and Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale for spraying cash on the streets upon their return from the UK after they sold out the 2,800-capacity Indigo O2.

Medikal, on May 3, 2024, hosted the show and was joined by A-list Ghanaian artistes, including Sarkodie and Bisa Kdei.

Medikal and Shatta Wale arrived at Kotoka International Airport on May 14, 2024 and were greeted by throngs of fans and supporters.

In a video, the duo was seen clutching stacks of cash, climbing the roof of a car, and spraying the money on the excited fans and in a separate video, Medikal’s convoy stopped in the midst of traffic, and he sprayed cash onto the streets as excited hawkers scrambled for the notes.

His display, however, was not well received by many on social media, who proceeded to lambast Medikal and Shatta Wale.

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Nana Konadu’s state funeral to be held on November 28

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Nana Konadu’s state funeral to be held on November 28

The Government has announced that a state funeral for the Late Former First Lady, Mrs Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, will be held on Friday, 28th November 2025, at Independence Square.

The ceremony will be organised under the auspices of President John Dramani Mahama.

The state burial seeks to honour Mrs Rawlings for her remarkable dedication and significant contributions to the promotion of women’s and children’s rights, as well as her service to national development.

President John Dramani Mahama had earlier announced that the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings would be accorded a state burial in honour of her immense contributions.

Speaking during his visit to the Rawlings family house on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, President Mahama stated, “… I just want to now announce as president, that we shall give her a state burial”.

“The last time I saw her, she was her lively self, full of energy and passion for the causes she cared about. To hear of her passing within such a short period is truly heartbreaking,” he said.

He added, “When you travel around the country, you see evidence of her work — oil palm extraction and production projects that continue to empower women and support families. Her efforts transformed livelihoods and gave dignity to women through economic independence”.

Also, President Mahama, signing the book on behalf of himself and his wife, the First Lady, Lordina Mahama, wrote, “Ghana is proud of your achievement in your 19 solid Years as 1st Lady and ‘Mother of the Nation’”. While we are all saddened by your passing, we celebrate your life.

“It’s been unsettling that you passed when we were just planning the 5th anniversary and final funeral rites for our former President, your husband. You have fought a good fight and deserve peaceful rest,” the president wrote.

The late First Lady passed away in the early hours of Thursday, 23 October, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra.

She served as Ghana’s longest First Lady from 1981 to 2001 as the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings.

Serving from June 4, 1979, to September 24, 1979, under the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC).

Also from December 31, 1981, to January 6, 1993, under the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC), and also during her husband’s two constitutional terms from January 7, 1993, to January 6, 2001.

 She also created the 31st December Women’s Movement (DWM) in 1982, a movement created to empower women in Ghana through initiatives promoting entrepreneurship, education, and political participation.

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EPA convoy attacked by galamseyers, two journalists critically injured

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EPA convoy attacked by galamseyers, two journalists critically injured

Two journalists accompanying the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on an anti-illegal mining mission are critically injured after an attacked by a group of galamseyers.

According to reports, the incident happened near Obuasi after the team was attacked by a group of miners at Dadwene, a community near Obuasi.

The EPA officers and journalists, under pressure, retreated for safety.

Reports suggest that as the EPA team made their way through Afari, the situation worsened when one of the vehicles was involved in an accident.

Several were injured, including two journalists in critical condition following the crash.

Ibrahim Abubakar, the Ashanti Regional Correspondent for Media General, and another reporter from Adom News were caught up in the incident.

Speaking in an interview on TV3 on November 6, 2025, the CEO of EPA, Prof Klutse, explained, “We saw some heavily built men, many of them approaching with guns. We had military personnel and national security officers with us, but we realised we couldn’t exchange fire, so we had to run for our lives”.

“In the course of fleeing, while speeding on the road, one of our vehicles, which had some EPA staff and journalists on board, collided head-on with a truck that was carrying pipes believed to be used for the galamsey operations,” Prof. Klutse recounted.

“We thank God that everyone is alive. Unfortunately, some sustained injuries. The most critical case involves a Joy TV cameraman who suffered a broken thigh. Your correspondent, Abubakar, had chest pains but is responding well to treatment.

“Adom TV correspondent Joseph sustained a head injury and is also responding to treatment. Some EPA staff members were also injured in the accident, and we have spoken with the doctors and nurses in charge to ensure they receive special attention,” she added.

In related news, the Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has led her team to shut down five Chinese warehouses dealing in changfan production.

The information gathered suggests the warehouses were shut down at the Anwia Nkwanta in the Ashanti Region.

According to the EPA, the warehouses, which were registered as spare parts storage facilities, were discovered to contain hundreds of changfan machines..

Professor Klutse, speaking in an interview, revealed, the operation forms part of the EPA’s broader strategy to curb the devastating effects on Ghana’s water bodies, forests, and farmlands caused by galamsey.

The  Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) moves follow the announcement of the ban on the manufacturing, importation, sale, and use of “Changfan” machines.

According to the EPA, their decision stems from severe environmental destruction caused by illegal miners.

The EPA, in a statement, announced that the fabrication of Chanfan machines is being carried out without the necessary environmental permits.

They highlighted that while the fabrication and sale of the machines have provided income for some individuals, the destruction caused by illegal miners has led to widespread pollution of water bodies.

Part of the EPA statement read, “In exercise of the powers conferred on the Environmental Protection Authority under sections 3(2)(b) and 35 of the Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124)… the following directive is hereby issued.

The directive prohibits the fabrication, importation, and use of Chanfan machines without an EPA permit. It further warns that “any workshops or shops found producing or selling these machines will be shut down, and all existing equipment will be seized and dismantled.”

The EPA, in their statement, ordered individuals, workshops, and establishments that deal in Chanfan machines to cease operations immediately.

“Abronye did not insult ex-President Kufuor” – Acting NPP Chairman clarifies

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“Abronye did not insult ex-President Kufuor” – Acting NPP Chairman clarifies

Danquah Smith Butey, the Acting National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has refuted claims made by Dr Richard Anane suggesting that Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) insulted former President John Agyekum Kufuor during a recent party meeting.

According to him, the reports are misleading, and he further criticised Dr Richard Anane for publicising the issue.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Danquah Smith Butey stated, “It wasn’t that Abronye disrespected President Kufuor. The misunderstanding arose from a meeting where the former President made some proposals. It’s an in-house matter that should never have been made public”>

“Abronye did not insult President Kufuor. He constantly referred to him as his in-law during the discussion. If he had insulted him, I would never have tolerated it,” he stressed.

His comments come after a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Richard Winfred Anane, has said Abronye DC confronted and disrespected former President John Agyekum Kufuor during a meeting with party executives.

According to Dr Anane, the meeting, which took place about a week ago, was attended by senior party officials, including former President Kufuor.

He explained that during the meeting, Kufuor expressed his displeasure with the party’s “top-bottom approach” by electing a presidential candidate first before the national executive.

Kufuor argued that such a strategy was not beneficial to the NPP’s unity and effectiveness.

Speaking in an interview on Kasapa FM, Dr Richard Winfred Anane stated, “Normally, we don’t bring party matters outside, but I will say this, about a week ago, the party had a meeting, and President Kufuor attended. He told them about the top-bottom approach, asserting that it is not a good idea.”

He revealed that Kufuor emphasised the national chairman had not been very active for certain reasons, urging the party to allow those who want to be chairman of the party to lead the party back on track.

Kufuor urged the leadership to foster collaboration among all chairpersons to strengthen the party’s structure.

Dr Anane revealed Abronye DC reacted disrespectfully to the former President’s comments during the meeting.

He added, “Do you know who reacted? The Bono Chairman, Abronye. Where was Abronye when we formed the party?”

“He said Kufuor had mentioned Paul Afoko’s name and that… what does he mean…the acting chairman had to apologise and several people present condemned Abronye’s utterances. Where the man has reached in life, has Abronye been there before?”

Kwame Baffoe Abronye, popularly known as Abronye DC, in a sharp rebuttal, Abronye has accused Dr Anane of stealing from the state when he was a minister in government.

 Abronye also shockingly accused him of prescribing the wrong medication to his patients as a medical doctor. 

Speaking on his show on Ohia TV, Abronye stated, “Dr Richard Anane is not a member of the Executive Council or the National Council because those are places where only knowledgeable people meet, and he doesn’t qualify to be there”.

“Apart from becoming a minister and making more money than I have, he doesn’t have anything I don’t have. He hasn’t gone to school more than I; the only thing he did was to steal from the state when he was a minister,” Abronye alleged.

He further reiterated, “When you were a medical doctor, you were even giving wrong prescriptions to people, and you were injecting people incorrectly, causing their deaths. The fact that you became a minister and you stole money and got more money than me, you are not more educated than I am. If the two of us are standing, you can clearly see the difference between the two of us”.

He further called on Dr Anane to come for a debate with him if he claims he has served the NPP more than he has.

“So, for his claim that he has been in the party longer than I have, that should be debated between the two of us,” Abronye declared.

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295 victims of QNET scam rescued, 25 suspects arrested by EOCO

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295 victims of QNET scam rescued, 25 suspects arrested by EOCO

EOCO has arrested 320 people in Kumasi in what it calls Ghana’s largest anti-human trafficking and QNET fraud operation to date.

The suspects are believed to be part of a network involved in fraud and human trafficking under the guise of QNET business activities.

According to the EOCO statement, initial assessments indicate that 25 of the 320 individuals are potential suspects, while the remaining 295 are deemed to be victims of human trafficking.

EOCO statement read, “The Economic and Organised Crime Office (E0CO) is pleased to announce a major breakthrough in its efforts to combat human trafficking and economic crime in Ghana.

Today, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of EOCO carried out two simultaneous operations at two locations, resulting in the arrest of 320 individuals.

Initial assessments indicate that 25 of the 320 individuals are potential suspects, while the remaining 295 are deemed to be victims of human trafficking, and employment seems penetrated under the guise of ONET”.

It further added, “The operations are a result of meticulous investigations conducted by E0CO over several months, demonstrating our commitment to detecting. Investigating and prosecuting economic and organised crime. The suspects and victims are currently undergoing screening, and the 25 suspects will be subject to further investigations. This operation marks the largest anti-human trafficking operation in the country, following an earlier raid two weeks ago that led to the arrest of over 26 persons in Kasoa.

EOCO is working closely with QNET to clamp down on the misuse of their brand name to traffic and defraud innocent individuals. We commend the collaborative efforts of QNET in this regard and look forward to continued cooperation to bring perpetrators to justice”.

EOCO further assured the public of its continued commitment to fighting economic and organised crime.

Meanwhile, Renowned media personality Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi, popularly known as Bola Ray, has said QNET does not operate as a Ponzi or investment scheme.

Bola Ray has been officially unveiled as a QNET Agent and Spokesperson in Ghana.

According to Bola Ray, QNET is a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct selling company which does not deal as a travel agency nor does it offer scholarships.

Speaking at the event, Bola Ray stated, “I stand before you today, with immense excitement as I officially join the QNet family. This moment is not just a professional milestone for me; it is a dream come true and also a commitment to contribute to a reputable organisation.

Qnet is a global wellness and lifestyle company focused on direct selling, and they are there for the people”.

He further added, “We operate transparently and ethically, as you heard the deputy chairman say. Like many multinational companies, we face some challenges from scammers who misuse our name and brand for their fraudulent activities.

I have heard and read many posts with people offering fake jobs, scholarships, travel services and a whole lot more, but let me be clear”,

Bola Ray boldly declared, “Q-Net is neither a travel agency nor does it offer scholarships or operate as a Ponzi or investment scheme”.

“We are committed to building a future where direct selling is respected and ethical. My friends in the media, it is essential that we help the public verify claims before associating them with our name,” he added.

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17 people lost their lives between January and July 2025 as a result of galamsey – Minority

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17 people lost their lives between January and July 2025 as a result of galamsey – Minority

The Minority caucus in parliament has detailed that 17 people lost their lives between January and July 2025 through galamsey activities.

According to the minority, the tragic incidents ia as a result of weak law enforcement and a lack of political will.

Delivering a statement on the floor of Parliament, Deputy Ranking Member on the Lands and Natural Resources Committee, Akwasi Konadu, stated, “From January to July 2025, Ghana recorded at least 17 deaths linked directly to galamsey activities. These are not mere statistics; these are Ghanaian lives — breadwinners, mothers, sons, and daughters lost to the reckless pursuit of unregulated mineral wealth”.

“Mr. Speaker, how many lives must be lost before an urgent, decisive action is taken? The prevalence of death and environmental collapse is a direct consequence of ineffective law enforcement, the lack of political will, and, in some instances, the complicity of some state actors and traditional authorities,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Members of Parliament from both the Majority and Minority sides have traded jabs and accusations at each other over successive government failures to fight galamsey.

The minority equated the arrest of an NDC MP to the struggles of the current government to deal with the menace.

Speaking during proceedings on November 5, 2025, the MP for Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Sosu, recommended the government for the steps taken so far to combat illegal mining, although he believes more can be done.

Francis-Xavier Sosu stated, “I want to commend the government for the effort made so far, even though I believe more must be done to bring this under control. For instance, the introduction of the Blue Water Guard is a critical intervention. Recently, the LI, which allows mining in forest reserves, has also been revoked.

These are very decisive steps that are being taken to deal with this menace”, he added.

Stephen Amoah was next to join the debate, the MP for Nhyiaeso, accused the ruling  NDC of hypocrisy and propaganda in the fight against illegal mining.

He stated, “We had hope, Ghanaians had faith, and they believed in our brothers in opposition, thinking that within the shortest possible time, galamsey would be a thing of the past. But what do we see today? It is even aggravating”.

I will never blame the NDC government. I want to be a good citizen. I’m asking them first to apologise to us and to Ghanaians for lying to us, for the deception, the propaganda, and the lies they told Ghanaians.”

Also, Isaac Adongo, an NDC MP, later blamed the Akufo-Addo administration for fueling illegal mining.

He noted that the former President promised to put his presidency on the line to fight galamsey.

“Mr Speaker, we are in this country where people told us that they had put their presidency on the line and ended up with the presidency at home, leaving us with galamsey.

Mr Speaker, we are making sure that the environments you destroyed will be reclaimed, and you should be clapping for John Mahama for wanting to save your environment,” he said.

Former Defence leader Dominic Nitiwul later joined in the debate, he stated, “ Your own member of parliament, no NPP MP has been accused or arrested because of galamsey, but an NDC MP led thugs, to go and attack security forces because of galamsey, and you have the nerve to accuse us”.

“5000 excavators were being moved at night, why are you not arresting the supposed big people, why are you shielding them? It is because you are complicit”.

Mustapha Hamid files an application seeking the release of his passport for a trip to Canada

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Mustapha Hamid files an application seeking the release of his passport for a trip to Canada

Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has filed an application seeking the release of his passport in the GH¢291m NPA case.

Reports reveal that Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the first accused, is requesting the release of his passport to undertake an urgent assignment in Canada.

According to the OSP, it has opposed the application, which is scheduled to be heard by the court on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

In a post on social media, the OSP stated, “The Criminal High Court is scheduled to hear, on 13 November, an application filed by the first accused person, Dr Mustapha Hamid, seeking the release of his passport in the ongoing GH¢291 million case involving allegations of extortion, abuse of office, and money laundering against him and nine (9) others in connection with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA).

Dr Hamid contends that the release of his passport is necessary to enable him to travel to Canada to attend a political engagement. The Republic, however, has opposed the application. The accused person was ordered by the Court to surrender his passport as part of his bail conditions. He remains on the OSP’s stop list”.

Also,  the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) announcement of the seizure of assets valued at more than GH¢100 million and US$100,000 in the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) scandal case.

The OSP made this known in a sharp reply to a viral video of the former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, who referred to the OSP case against him as useless.

A post by the OSP on social media detailed the facts behind his prosecution and why the State considers the case both serious and substantial.

In a sharp rebuttal, the OSP wrote, “Following a video in which the former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, dismissed his ongoing criminal case as ‘useless,’ it is important to restate the facts behind his prosecution and why the State considers the case both serious and substantial.

Dr Abdul-Hamid, the first accused, is standing trial before the Criminal High Court in Accra on several counts of serious corruption and financial crimes”.

It further detailed the facts regarding his cases, “These include:

*Conspiracy to Commit Extortion by a Public Officer– jointly with two NPA officials, accused of plotting to extort GH¢291,574,087.19 and US$332,407.47 from bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies between December 2022 and December 2024.

*Two Counts of Extortion by a Public Officer– an unlawful receipt of GH¢24 million and  GH¢230,000 from oil transporters and haulage companies under the guise of official duties.

*Two Counts of Using Public Office for Profit– accused of abusing his office as NPA Chief Executive for private gain, unlawfully enriching himself with GH¢24 million and  GH¢230,000.

*Money Laundering– found to be in possession of GH¢15,343,251.29, an amount disproportionate to his known legitimate income and suspected to be proceeds of crime.

In total, Dr Abdul-Hamid is alleged to have played a leading role in a grand extortion and laundering scheme that caused the State and petroleum sector losses exceeding  GH¢291 million and over US$330,000”.

The OSP also revealed that Mustpha Hamid’s assets valued at more than GH¢100 million and US$100,000 have already been seized and frozen.

“The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has already seized and frozen assets valued at more than GH¢100 million and over US$100,000, with additional assets under active tracing. These actions are based on strong documentary, banking, and transaction evidence linking the proceeds to the alleged offences.

This case represents a major step in protecting public funds, ensuring accountability in the petroleum sector, and affirming that no public official is above the law. The seriousness of the charges and the scale of the alleged losses make this prosecution a critical test of Ghana’s commitment to fighting corruption”.

The statement concluded by adding that the case has been adjourned to Thursday, November 13, 2025, for the next court hearing.

Meanwhile, the Lawyers for Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), have denied claims that the OSP has frozen their client’s assets worth over GH¢100 million.

In a statement issued by Hay & Partners at Law and signed by Hanifa Yahaya Esq., they boldly refuted such claims, arguing that their client owns no such assets valued at that amount directly or indirectly.

According to the Lawyers, the OSP is distorting facts and engaging in public theatrics and false reportage rather than focusing on thorough prosecution.

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“Justice delayed is justice denied” – Joana Yabani’s family demands an expedited legal process

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“Justice delayed is justice denied” – Joana Yabani’s family demands an expedited legal process

The sisters of Joana Yabani, the KNUST Biological Sciences student who was allegedly murdered on campus in February this year, are appealing for an expedited legal process.

Joana Yabani’s family are calling on the Inspector General of Police, the Attorney General, the judges handling the case, and all relevant authorities to expedite the legal process and deliver justice without further delay.

Their plea comes as today, 5th November 2025, marks what would have been Joana’s 22nd birthday.

It will be recalled, the case involves 21-year-old final-year student Joana Yabani and Daniel Tuffuor, who stands accused of murdering his girlfriend.

Police investigations revealed that the deceased and the suspect were in a relationship.

The accused Tuffuor was arrested on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after Joana’s lifeless body was discovered on campus earlier that morning.

The university’s security service, upon being alerted to the incident, promptly reported it to the police. Also, CCTV footage reportedly captured a man, alleged to be Tuffuor, strangling Joana to death following an altercation.

In a viral video shared on X on November 5, 2025, the sisters of the late Joana called on the court for the legal proceedings to be accelerated.

One sister stated, “We have attended several court hearings after the initial appearance, but constant adjournments have characterised this process. This raises serious concerns. What exactly is happening with our judicial system regarding this case?

“Is there not sufficient evidence to secure a conviction for the accused, Daniel Tuffuor, after nearly a year? A swift resolution is imperative, as justice delayed is justice denied,” she said.

According to the family, the late Joana Yabani would have celebrated her 22nd birthday on November 5, 2025.

“Today, November 5, 2025, is supposed to be Joana’s 22nd birthday. Instead of celebrating the future that was stolen, we are mourning our innocent sister.

“We are sending this video as an appeal to the Inspector General of Police, the Attorney General, the judges handling my sister’s case and all concerned authorities. Cases of this nature, the shedding of innocent blood and the cutting short of a bright future, must be treated with the utmost urgency.”

Some Ghanaians have reacted to the video, saying, “In the issues of murder, cases are not done with haste to avoid false judgments. The punishment of murder is death, and no one should die unless it has been proven that, beyond all reasonable doubt, the offence was committed by the accused”.

“Justice delayed is our system! Why, in our efforts to alleviate suffering, do we so often make it worse?”

The immense time taken for justice to be served becomes a form of ongoing suffering or “denied” justice for all involved!”, one more netizen wrote.

Additionally, a netizen added, “I knew justice would be delayed when they buried her early. Keeping her in the morgue would have prolonged the pain. We don’t always have to demand justice for our loved ones before authorities do the right thing. 8 months should be enough to gather evidence for the final verdict”.

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“I saw something that was horrible” – Ama Burland opens up about why she left Christ Embassy Youth Church

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“I saw something that was horrible” – Ama Burland opens up about why she left Christ Embassy Youth Church

Ghanaian influencer Ama Burland has opened up about the red flags that made her leave Christ Embassy Youth Church (CEYC).

According to Ama Burland, she saw something horrible at the  Christ Embassy Youth Church and never returned.

She recounted how branches were in competition to raise more funds to beat other branches of the church.

Speaking on an X space, Ama Burland stated, “I was part of the pioneers when Erock started that church. A friend of mine introduced me to him; he had just moved from being a singer. The pastor took me to Kempinski to apologise for what I saw. We both understand that he is the reason why I left the church.

I am from a muslim home, which was my introduction to church; every understanding of the church and the bible was straight from him, but some things were weird to me.

When I started the church, one month in, we were doing a competition with other branches in terms of money raised for the church. I did not understand why we were supposed to beat other branches in terms of money raised. I didn’t even know where the money was going. People in the church found delight in beating other branches”.

Ama Burland added, “The preaching constantly became about money, and I was the Instagram social media handler at the time. I left the church because I saw something that was horrible”.

She further recounted that a man was healed who was using crutches and left the church without the crutches, but she later saw that same man in crutches again, which she did not understand.

“During the miracle night, there was this guy from the UPSA who had an accident and was using crutches; they prayed for him, and he put the crutches down. The next day, I saw him on campus using the crutches. I did not understand.  After I saw him, I did not come back again.

The third thing, because of the preaching, people were influenced to give testimonies. When they came, they thanked the pastor for the opportunity to win souls for Christ. It felt like the reverence was more to the leaders than God himself. I was made a cell leader and put in charge of a group as a leader”, Ama Burland added.

She further narrated that people started selling their things, “They were told if you gave your last seed to God, he would multiply it, that was the perception there. When it came to the girls, I felt there was grooming on the side. What I saw, I had to leave. That is their story; they can come out to speak about it”.

Also, Ama Burland, in a separate interview some months ago, has revealed she nearly ended her life by committing suicide after fake nude images of her went viral online.

According to Ama Burland, she felt she had disappointed her mother, who had invested so much into her education.

Speaking in an interview on Headless YouTuber’s channel, Ama Burland stated, “I wanted to take my life that day when it was trending. I felt like I had disappointed her. Like, why does this have to happen to me? I didn’t want to face my mother. She had brought me to school, and this is what I had brought home”.

“I don’t think it was just about her; maybe it was also about how society would view me. That’s why I almost ended it all,” she stated.

Ama Burland further reflected on the traumatic event, stating, “I should have given my mother the benefit of the doubt that she would have listened to me.”

Meanwhile, in related news, Ama Burland has taken a swipe at Glitch Africa following the company’s denial of her recent allegations, which concerned the “Rants, Bants & Confessions” podcast.

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Auditor-General rejects over ₵12 bn in payment claims submitted by various MDAs

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Auditor-General rejects over ₵12 bn in payment claims submitted by various MDAs

The Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu has rejected over ₵12.16 billion in payment claims submitted by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in government payables as of December 31, 2024.

According to the Auditor-General, most of the claims lacked proper documentation and proof of value for money.

The interim audit report, published on both the Ministry of Finance and Ghana Audit Service websites, more than 41 per cent of the rejected claims originated from the energy sector due to contract management and legacy debts.

Bank Transfer Advices (BTAs) for projects and services executed by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the country are part of the rejected payables.

“The Finance Ministry has explained that the significant build-up of payables in 2024 contributed to a large primary deficit, far exceeding the modest surplus originally programmed for the fiscal year.

To curb arrears, strengthen fiscal discipline, and reinforce public financial management (PFM) controls, the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, commissioned an extensive audit of all outstanding government payables and commitments”.

“The Ministry engaged the Auditor-General, alongside two independent audit firms, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Ernst & Young (EY), for an intensive eight-week review aimed at validating the authenticity of the claims.

Dr Ato Forson noted that “the objective is to verify the legitimacy and accuracy of these claims”. He emphasised that “the findings will guide corrective actions to resolve irregularities and improve accountability going forward”.

“Preliminary findings from the audit indicate that an additional GHS 77.8 billion in claims and commitments require further justification and documentation before being cleared for payment”.

The report revealed that engagements were held with “MDAs, contractors, and suppliers to verify the legitimacy of each claim”.

Affected entities have now been granted the opportunity to contest or justify their rejected claims by submitting the necessary supporting documentation.

A verification window has been opened until November 7, 2025, for MDAs and contractors to justify their claims.

The Auditor-General noted that after November 7, 2025, any arrears or commitments that remain unverified or unjustified will be permanently expunged from the government’s official arrears and commitments register.

This development highlights the Mahama government’s commitment to fiscal credibility, enhancing transparency and sanitising public expenditure to consolidate Ghana’s macroeconomic recovery effort.

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Agyeman-Manu and Okoe-Boye fingered in US$100m LHIMS contract fiasco

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Agyeman-Manu and Okoe-Boye fingered in US$100m LHIMS contract fiasco

More information has emerged concerning the controversial award and execution of the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS) contract.

The fresh information raises serious questions about procurement processes, value for money, and the handling of sensitive patient data under the former Akufo-Addo government.

According to reports from Lightwave Technologies Ghana Limited, the contractor behind LHIMS entered Ghana’s health system through a pilot phase in 2016 during President  John Mahama’s first administration.

After the change of government in 2017, the incoming Health Minister, Kweku Agyeman-Manu, swiftly signed a full-scale contract worth US$100 million, bypassing competitive tendering procedures.

Sampson Djaba, a brother of former Gender Minister Otiko Afisa Djaba and a cousin of President Mahama, was the contractor behind Lightwave.  

It has also been revealed that Agyeman-Manu, during his time as the chaired of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee used administrative authority to fast-track the deal, ignoring procurement rules that would have ensured competition and value for money.

The arrangement, which was touted as a national health digitalisation milestone that sought to link all public health facilities’ to a digital network and enable perfect retrieval of patient records, has been underwhelming.

US$77 million out of the agreed US$100 million contract sum has been paid to Lightwave, yet a substantial number of public health institutions remain unconnected to the system.

Also, many Public hospitals continued to operate on separate networks; additionally, private healthcare facilities, which were also supposed to be included, were basically left out.

However, former Health Minister Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye approved a final payment of US$10 million to the contractor at the tail end of the Akufo-Addo administration.

Okoe-Boye has since been pushing the Mahama government to pay the remaining amount to Lightwave.

A post by Ghana Chronicles stated, “Industry observers say the failure to implement the digital health infrastructure, despite heavy expenditure, underscores governance lapses at the Ministry of Health and raises suspicions about political patronage.

Sources within the health sector also recount a curious episode involving a former head of a major government hospital in Cape Coast, Asare, who initially criticised the Lightwave system but allegedly reversed his stance after being summoned to Accra by senior officials”.

Following the return of President John Mahama, the project’s future remains uncertain, as the system remains incomplete despite significant public investment.

However, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has fired back at allegations that he demanded a 23 per cent commission from the contractor of the LHIMS.

According to the Health Minister, the claims as baseless and absurd.

Speaking on Adom TV’s Badwam morning show, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh stated, “He can go to hell and say what he wants. What’s important is that I do the job I was given”.

“Why would I offer to sign a service maintenance agreement if I was going to ask for a commission? It doesn’t even make sense,” he added.

Mr Akandoh explained, “The service maintenance agreement is completely different from an extension. I never demanded a commission. If someone is determined to destroy me, they will lie, but it won’t work”.

“This guy insulted me on the streets of New York, head-on. Not everything we hear or see should be believed”, the Health minister recounted a tense confrontation with the vendor at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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Ghanaians demand Justice for 16-year-old boy who died after being sodomized by his Academy Coach

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Ghanaians demand Justice for 16-year-old boy who died after being sodomized by his Academy Coach

Ghanaians on social media are demanding Justice for a Sixteen-year-old identified as Ransford Owusu Ansah.

According to reports, the promising footballer at Siano Soccer Academy in Amasaman near Accra died on March 10, 2025.

His death has been linked to severe injuries alleged to be sexual abuse by coach Ibrahim Anyass.

Reports suggest the coach, Anyass, fled after the abuse was revealed and continues coaching children despite public demands for his arrest.

On November 5, 2025, actress Lydia Forson’s X post reignited outrage, leading to calls for systemic reforms in Ghana’s youth sports protection.

Lydia Forson, in her post, read, “I just learned about 16-year-old Ransford Owusu Ansah, a young Ghanaian footballer who, according to multiple reports, was sexually abused by his coach for years and later died after months in hospital from complications allegedly linked to that abuse.

When women speak about sexual violence, especially in schools, people often assume it only happens to girls.

But the truth is, it happens to boys too, and far more often than we want to admit”.

Also, other Ghanaians on X have joined in to demand justice for the 16-year-old Ransford Owusu Ansah with the hashtag #JusticeForRansford.

“Ransford Owusu Ansah’s dream of becoming a footballer ended when his coach, the person meant to guide him, sexually abused him. Ransford has died from the SA, yet his abuser remains free. This cannot be okay.#JusticeForRansford”, another netizen wrote.

One x user added, “Do you know how prolonged and violent the abuse must have been for it to lead to complications and death????? All that pain and suffering and NO ONE has been held accountable?  Such a shame on us as a society because his abuser is still walking free #JusticeforRansford”

A netizen added, “Coach Ibrahim is at the Abease Park still coaching other kids. He raped Ransford to the point that he couldn’t walk and two men and to carry him to Aunty Naa’s place, and even sitting was hard for him”.

“Heard this 16-year-old boy was sodomized by his Academy Coach in March and died because of it. But up until now, nothing has been done about the case, and the Coach is back coaching like nothing happened”, one more Ghanaian wrote.

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Akufo-Addo is the most impactful politician of the Fourth Republic – Adom-Otchere

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Akufo-Addo is the most impactful politician of the Fourth Republic – Adom-Otchere

Paul Adom-Otchere, a Broadcast Journalist and political commentator, has labelled former President Akufo-Addo as the most impactful politician of Ghana’s Fourth Republic.

The veteran broadcaster cited Akufo-Addo’s early political career and advocacy for constitutionalism,

He recounted Akufo-Addo’s opposition to attempts to alter the 1992 Constitution during his time as Chair of Parliament’s Subsidiary Legislation Committee.

Paul Adom-Otchere also praised the former president for playing a major role in shaping Ghana’s multiparty democracy and media landscape.

According to him, Akufo-Addo, during his tenure as president, may have made mistakes, but claims his impact on Ghana’s political evolution remains unmatched.

The veteran broadcaster also added that Akufo-Addo cemented his place in political history by defeating then-President John Mahama in the 2016 elections with the largest margin in Ghana’s Fourth Republic.  

Speaking in a one-on-one interview on the AM Show, Paul Adom-Otchere stated, “He may have made some mistakes, but after you look at it, I call him the most impactful politician of the Fourth Republic,” he said.

“He was the politician who gave the biggest mobilisation, fought the most for press freedom, and defended parliamentary processes at critical moments in our democratic history.”

“He still holds the record of having won the largest margin as an opposition candidate coming into the ballot,” Mr. Adom-Otchere noted, adding that the former President’s legacy will be remembered for both his political resilience and his contribution to democratic freedoms.

Also, Paul Adom-Otchere, who served as the former Board Chair of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), also touched on the Christmas tree controversy.

According to him, the Christmas tree controversy was overblown and political.

He stated, “Yeah, that Christmas tree—that was quite a much ado about nothing. It was really political”.

“Eventually, the matter went to CHRAJ, and I appeared before them. CHRAJ gave a ruling that, we believe, completely exonerated us.”

“The only disappointment I had with CHRAJ was that when I went in, I told them I wanted this filmed. It was a public hearing, and I didn’t want anyone misrepresenting the ruling. They declined, and so when the ruling came and people were picking parts of it, I told them this was exactly why I wanted it filmed,” he explained.

In late 2022, the Christmas tree saga sparked public criticism over claims of financial impropriety over GACL’s purchase and installation of Christmas decorations at KIA.

Sacut Amenga-Etego, a journalist, petitioned the Commission on what he claimed was a misuse of public funds in the procurement of Christmas trees by Paul Adom-Otchere.

CHRAJ ruling later cleared the GACL of any wrongdoing, indicating they found no evidence of procurement breach.

However added that it was wrong for him to be “requesting for invoices and his appearances in the media in respect of matters involving the GACL of which he is the Board Chairman.”

“I support Mahama with 100 bags of cement” – Dan Kwaku Yeboah on forensic audit into All-Africa Games

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“I support Mahama with 100 bags of cement” – Dan Kwaku Yeboah on forensic audit into All-Africa Games

Dan Kwaku Yeboah, the Communications Director of the Local Organising Committee for the 13th Africa Games, has said he is backing President John Dramani Mahama’s order for a forensic audit into the All-Africa Games.

According to Dan Kwaku Yeboah, he is backing President Mahama’s directives with 100 bags of cement.

The veteran sports journalist noted that, despite serving as the Communications Director of the Local Organising Committee, he did not sign any financial contract during the games.

He also added that anyone who hates accountability is a thief.

Speaking in an interview shared on social media, Dan Kwaku Yeboah stated, “I would like to thank President Mahama. Anyone who hates accountability is a thief. So if President Maham wants a forensic audit, I support him with 100 bags of cement… I believe we worked as a group, but everyone had a different role”.

“I am particularly happy because even though I was Director of Communications, I never signed any contract. But when the issue came up about media accreditation costing around $4 million, people accused me of looting funds.

“I would like to plead with Ghanaians, every contract related to media was handled by the ministry. They only discussed the details with us. But if I claim I saw the financial documents and knew whether they were blue or black, I would be telling big lies before God,” he added.

His remarks follow, President John Mahama ordering the Auditor-General to conduct a forensic audit into the finances of the 13th African Games held in Accra in 2023.

This follows the submission of a report by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) on the organisation and management of the 13th All-Africa Games.

John Mahama’s directive forms part of efforts to promote accountability, transparency, and value for money in the use of public funds.

The Auditor-General is expected to scrutinise all financial and operational aspects of the Games.

The forensic audit is expected to cover procurement and contracting, financial management, project delivery, asset utilisation, and institutional oversight.

Reports suggest the audit will also “examine the tendering and selection of contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act, the management of funds and expenditures, including sponsorships, as well as the timelines, costs, and value-for-money outcomes of facilities built for the Games.

Also, verify the ownership and current state of assets procured or constructed and review the coordination among agencies and committees involved in organising the event”.

On Tuesday (4 November), a statement from the Presidency stated, “government’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and the prudent use of public funds”.

“Specifically, the review will focus on:

Procurement and Contracting Processes: Examining tender procedures, selection of contractors and suppliers, and compliance with the Public Procurement Act (Act 663), as amended.

Financial Management and Expenditure Control: Reviewing funding sources, disbursements, expenditures, and sponsorship arrangements.

Infrastructure and Project Delivery: Assessing project timelines, cost variations, and value-for-money outcomes of works executed for the Games”.

The Auditor-General is to submit the audit report to the President by the second week of December 2025.

The African Games, held from March 8 to 23, 2024, drew public criticism over its expenditure of more than $195 million on infrastructure and an additional $46 million reportedly needed for operational costs.

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Watch NDC and NPP MPs trade jabs and accusations at each other over galamsey fight

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Watch NDC and NPP MPs trade jabs and accusations at each other over galamsey fight

The Members of Parliament from both the Majority and Minority sides have traded jabs and accusations at each other over successive government failures to fight galamsey.

The minority equated the arrest of an NDC MP to the struggles of the current government to deal with the menace.

Speaking during proceedings on November 5, 2025, the MP for Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Sosu, recommended the government for the steps taken so far to combat illegal mining, although he believes more can be done.

Francis-Xavier Sosu stated, “I want to commend the government for the effort made so far, even though I believe more must be done to bring this under control. For instance, the introduction of the Blue Water Guard is a critical intervention. Recently, the LI, which allows mining in forest reserves, has also been revoked.

These are very decisive steps that are being taken to deal with this menace”, he added.

Stephen Amoah was next to join the debate, the MP for Nhyiaeso, accused the ruling  NDC of hypocrisy and propaganda in the fight against illegal mining.

He stated, “We had hope, Ghanaians had faith, and they believed in our brothers in opposition, thinking that within the shortest possible time, galamsey would be a thing of the past. But what do we see today? It is even aggravating”.

I will never blame the NDC government. I want to be a good citizen. I’m asking them first to apologise to us and to Ghanaians for lying to us, for the deception, the propaganda, and the lies they told Ghanaians.”

Also, Isaac Adongo, an NDC MP, later blamed the Akufo-Addo administration for fueling illegal mining.

He noted that the former President promised to put his presidency on the line to fight galamsey.

“Mr Speaker, we are in this country where people told us that they had put their presidency on the line and ended up with the presidency at home, leaving us with galamsey.

Mr Speaker, we are making sure that the environments you destroyed will be reclaimed, and you should be clapping for John Mahama for wanting to save your environment,” he said.

Former Defence leader Dominic Nitiwul later joined in the debate, he stated, “ Your own member of parliament, no NPP MP has been accused or arrested because of galamsey, but an NDC MP led thugs, to go and attack security forces because of galamsey, and you have the nerve to accuse us”.

“5000 excavators were being moved at night, why are you not arresting the supposed big people, why are you shielding them? It is because you are complicit”.

Meanwhile, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has strongly urged both parliamentary caucuses to unite and take decisive action to eradicate galamsey.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) is not an NDC and NPP affair but a Ghana affair.

He emphasised the importance of sending a clear and unified message to the Ghanaian people about the urgent need to end illegal mining.

Speaking on the floor of parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin stated, “The issue of galamsey calls for action, collective, not an NDC-NPP affair, but a Ghana affair.

It shouldn’t become like you go to the area that people are mining, and then you say, because you may lose the election, you don’t want to talk about it, or they will even push you to be lawless, all in the interest of votes that would end up in a coffin.”

He added, “Mr Speaker, can we, as political leaders, for once agree to stay the partisan approach on this matter, and deal with it and let our citizens know that this is a matter that affects the country and our own livelihoods”.

Also, Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has condemned the attack on officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).

According to Alban Bagbin, Parliament will not protect any MP found guilty of misconduct.

Speaker Bagbin described the two Members of Parliament’s alleged involvement in the attack on NAIMOS as most worrying.

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“Wontumi promised me GH¢20,000 and a Land Cruiser V8” – Ex-Akonta Mining Manager reveals unmet promises

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“Wontumi promised me GH¢20,000 and a Land Cruiser V8” – Ex-Akonta Mining Manager reveals unmet promises

Edward Akuoko, the Managing Director of Akonta Mining, has revealed, Chairman Wontumi promised him GH¢20,000 as a monthly salary and a Land Cruiser V8, but failed to deliver on his promise.

The former Akonta Mining General Manager has been speaking on his decision to be a prosecution witness in the state case against Chairman Wontumi.

In a post by TV3, Edward Akuoko is quoted to have said, “ Chairman Wontumi promised me GH¢20,000 as a monthly salary and a Toyota Land Cruiser V8 as Akonta Mining’s General Manager, but I only received GH¢4,000 monthly for fuel”.

The former General Manager of Akonta Mining also testified that Wontumi explicitly told him that he had Chinese partners who were responsible for all mining activities and logistics.

Edward Akuoko has revealed, he will never lie about Chairman Wontumi but will tell the truth to gain his freedom.

Mr Akuoko emphasised that none of the NPP bigwigs reached out to him when he was arrested along with Wontumi.

He noted that all the solidarity messages were aimed towards Chairman Wontumi and not him, which made him worried about the possibility of being jailed.

Edward Akuoko asserted that Wontumi, even if he is jailed, could be granted a presidential pardon when the NPP comes to power, while he would be left to rot in jail.

Speaking on Okay FM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Edward Akuoko explained his decision, “The day we went to court and we [Wontumi and I] were rearrested and placed in handcuffs, none of the big leaders in the party reached out to me or asked about me. Even attempts by people to show solidarity with Wontumi to secure his release, no one did the same for me. Did you ever hear of free Akuoko?”

“After securing bail, I was advised to agree to become a prosecution witness because I could otherwise be jailed. With Wontumi, even if he were jailed, he could be granted a presidential pardon when his party comes to power, while I would be left to my sad fate. I joined the prosecution witness out of personal interest. I will not lie against Wontumi, but I will speak my truth about the whole case,” he added.

Recall that the Office of the Attorney-General (AG) earlier this week dropped all charges against the Manager of Akonta Mining Company Limited, Mr Edward Akuoko.

The Attorney-General’s move comes after the Akonta Mining General Manager agreed to testify for the state in Wontumi’s Tano Nimire Forest galamsey trial.

In court, the Office of the Attorney-General filed a formal notice at the Accra High Court (Criminal Division) on Monday to drop the charges in accordance with Section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30).

The formal notice was signed by  Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem Sai.

The notice added that Edward Akuoko had been discharged from prosecution in connection with all charges brought against him.

The Manager of Akonta Mining Company Limited was facing charges alongside four: Chairman Wontumi; Operations Manager of Akonta Mining, Kwadwo Owusu Bempah; and a co-director of the company, Kwame Antwi, who, along with Bempah, is currently said to be at large.

Meanwhile, Lawyer Andy Appiah Kubi, Chairman Wontumi’s legal representative, has expressed disappointment over the AG’s decision to drop charges against the General Manager of Akonta Mining after he agreed to testify against Chairman Wontumi in court.

 According to Appiah Kubi, this move by the Attorney General indicates an intention to obstruct justice.

He argued that the way the Attorney General is  poaching his own accused persons suggests that there is an intent to undermine the cause of justice.

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“Don’t let anyone intimidate you with my name – Otumfuo tells new Ashanti Regional Police Commander

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“Don’t let anyone intimidate you with my name – Otumfuo tells new Ashanti Regional Police Commander

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has urged the new Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto, to work without fear or intimidation.

The Asantehene further asserted that he has never ordered any suspect’s release and does not interfere in the work of the police and all legal matters.

According to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto must not entertain anyone who seeks to use his name for favours or influence decisions.

Speaking during a courtesy call paid on him at the Manhyia Palace, the Asantehene stated, “If anybody comes to you and says that I have sent them, just tell the person that you have heard. If I want to tell you something, I will let them call you myself. Whatever anybody comes to say, I have no knowledge about it.

“There is no way I will send people to you for the release of any suspect, I have never done such a thing before. So, if anybody comes to you saying Otumfuo says this or that, know that I have no knowledge about it.

“So don’t let them intimidate you with my name; work hard,” Otumfuo advised.

Also, the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II advised DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto to refer land and chieftaincy disputes to him.

According to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, chieftaincy disputes and land disputes are outside the jurisdiction of the Police Service and fall under his purview.

He further encouraged DCOP Akoto to strengthen measures aimed at curbing theft and other social vices to maintain peace in the Ashanti Region.

The Asantehene cautioned, “I will destool any chief who engages the services of land guards. They know very well that they have no such authority. When those lands were entrusted to them upon their enstoolment, I never instructed them to hire land guards to protect them. I did not grant them the power to employ people to use guns and harm others”.

“If you have any land disputes with anyone, bring it before me, and we will resolve it amicably, for peace to prevail,” he said.

DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto replaces COP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, who has been promoted and reassigned to the Police Headquarters in Accra.

They were accompanied by CP Francis Kouame Somian, the Deputy Regional Commander; Chief Superintendent Frederick Hammond, Manhyia Divisional Commander; and DSP Godwin Ahianyo, the Ashanti Regional Police Public Relations Officer, as they paid a courtesy visit to the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, 5th November 2025.

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“I was devastated” – Ex-head teacher of Mawuko Girls SHS breaks silence on sexual assault claims

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“I was devastated” – Ex-head teacher of Mawuko Girls SHS breaks silence on sexual assault claims

Mr Krakrani, a former head teacher at the Mawuko Girls SHS, has broken his silence following sexual accusation levelled against him by an old student.

According to the former head teacher, he was devastated when he heard the accusation by his former student.

The former head teacher at Mawuko, who is now at Mawuli SHS, vehemently denied the sexual assault claims levelled against him.

Mr Krakrani revealed he is seeking legal advice to deal with the defamation of his character by Marvis Emefa Jaba, an old student of Mawuko Girls.

Speaking on the alleged sexual assault claims against him, Mr Krakrani stated, “When I saw the video, I was actually devastated. I had not done anything of that nature to Marvis Emefa Jaba.

Emefa Jaba happens to be one of the students I taught for 10 years in that environment. I was concerned about their daily routine. I  have never taken advantage of her, nor have I taken advantage of anyone within that community”.  

He further added, “Records can be cross-checked from the community; there are no records that I have done such a thing against anyone”.

Mr Krakrani further refuted claims he was sacked from Mawuko to Mawuli because of the alleged sexual assault.  

He added, “People have the view that I was sacked from Mawuko as a community to Mawuli, which is never true. If I have committed any crime, how can I be sacked from Mawuko? Mawuli is also an EP school, so if something happens there, I will never be brought to Mawuli, which is a grade A school.

I am currently seeking legal advice on the issue, so that the defamation of character so be investigated”.  

Mr Ebenezer Krakani claims follows an old student of the Mawuko Girls Senior High School, identified as Marvis Emefa Jaba, accusing him of sexually assaulting her while at the school.

According to the old student of Mawuko Girls, she was subjected to sexual assault by a teacher, which was a traumatic experience that she has been carrying with her for years.

Speaking in the viral self-recorded video, the lady narrated, “Mr Kakrani, if you are listening to this, I don’t want you to die, I want you to suffer, I want you to be very miserable, I want you to feel every pain, I want you to be paralysed for the rest of your life”.

I finished high school at the age of 17, so I was not even 18 at any point in the story. Mr Krakani was the head teacher who did not live on campus”.

According to the old student, any time school is on vacation, his male friends from other schools ask her about Mr Kakrani and caution her about him; however, she defended him as being a good man until he sexually assaulted her.

She added, “I saw Mr Kakrani on campus and he told me that my dad wants to speak to me. I had no idea that my dad made those plans. We had spoken about it, but we haven’t really finalised the plans, so I followed Mr Kakrani to his office to speak with my dad. After speaking with my dad, he told me my sister will be picking me up after my last paper.

Mr Kakrani started engaging me in a conversation, and was like, ‘Why don’t I stay with my aunty so he can show me around?. From nowhere, Mr Kakrani started walking towards me. I was seated on one of the tables, and I wanted to get up and leave, so I was confused. She was asking me to stay in Ho so he could show me around, but was approaching me from nowhere, his mouth was all over me, I will not call it kissing. Those who know him know he has a very big mouth. His mouth was all over me, the only thing I could do is to fold, and press my lips”.

She continued her narration, “I broke into tears, and he was saying, ‘Why was I crying, I am not a baby anymore’ while he was saying that, he dipped his hand in my pants. I was in a sports jersey”. 

“I bet on it that I was not the only one he ever did that thing to, because if he was bold enough to do such things to me, he probably did it to other girls. When he went to close the window for some privacy, I ran away”.

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“You stole money as minister” – Abronye fires Dr Anane over claims he disrespected Kufuor

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“You stole money as minister” – Abronye fires Dr Anane over claims he disrespected Kufuor

Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has fired back at Dr Richard Anane, a member of the party, following his recent remarks against him.

Dr Richard Winfred Anane, in a recent interview, revealed Abronye DC confronted and disrespected former President John Agyekum Kufuor during a meeting with party executives.

According to Dr Anane, the meeting, which took place about a week ago, was attended by senior party officials, including former President Kufuor.

He explained that during the meeting, Kufuor expressed his displeasure with the party’s “top-bottom approach” by electing a presidential candidate first before the national executive.

Kufuor argued that such a strategy was not beneficial to the NPP’s unity and effectiveness.

Speaking in an interview on Kasapa FM, Dr Richard Winfred Anane stated, “Normally, we don’t bring party matters outside, but I will say this, about a week ago, the party had a meeting, and President Kufuor attended. He told them about the top-bottom approach, asserting that it is not a good idea.”

He revealed that Kufuor emphasised the national chairman had not been very active for certain reasons, urging the party to allow those who want to be chairman of the party to lead the party back on track.

Kufuor urged the leadership to foster collaboration among all chairpersons to strengthen the party’s structure.

Dr Anane revealed Abronye DC reacted disrespectfully to the former President’s comments during the meeting.

He added, “Do you know who reacted? The Bono Chairman, Abronye. Where was Abronye when we formed the party?”

“He said Kufuor had mentioned Paul Afoko’s name and that… what does he mean…the acting chairman had to apologise and several people present condemned Abronye’s utterances. Where the man has reached in life, has Abronye been there before?”

In a sharp rebuttal, Abronye has accused Dr Anane of stealing from the state when he was a minister in government.

 Abronye also shockingly accused him of prescribing the wrong medication to his patients as a medical doctor.  

Speaking on his show on Ohia TV, Abronye stated, “Dr Richard Anane is not a member of the Executive Council or the National Council because those are places where only knowledgeable people meet, and he doesn’t qualify to be there”.

“Apart from becoming a minister and making more money than I have, he doesn’t have anything I don’t have. He hasn’t gone to school more than I; the only thing he did was to steal from the state when he was a minister,” Abronye alleged.

He further reiterated, “When you were a medical doctor, you were even giving wrong prescriptions to people, and you were injecting people incorrectly, causing their deaths. The fact that you became a minister and you stole money and got more money than me, you are not more educated than I am. If the two of us are standing, you can clearly see the difference between the two of us”.

He further called on Dr Anane to come for a debate with him if he claims he has served the NPP more than he has.

“So, for his claim that he has been in the party longer than I have, that should be debated between the two of us,” Abronye declared.

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“Clap for all Voltarians, I love the way you keep your rivers clean” – Okyeame Kwame praises

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“Clap for all Voltarians, I love the way you keep your rivers clean” – Okyeame Kwame praises

Kwame Nsiah-Apau, affectionately called Okyeame Kwame, a celebrated Ghanaian musician, has praised the people of the Volta Region for keeping their river bodies and sea clean.

According to Okyeame Kwame, he is amazed by the scenery in the Volta Region and calls on all Ghanaians to clap for the people of the Volta Region.

He noted that Voltarians love nature as they are not engaged in galamsey in their river bodies.

Speaking in a viral video, Okyeame Kwame stated, “So, I am in the Volta Region, and I am going to Keta for some school work, and I am telling you this place amazes me. I want to clap for all the Voltarians in Ghana.

I love the way you keep your rivers clean, the way you keep your seas, look at the sea, not a single rubber. Look at how clean it is. Everybody on social media, let’s clap for Voltarians in Ghana, you people know how to love nature. God bless all Voltarians, you people don’t do galamsey, we love”, he added.  

In related news, the Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan, has said the Volta Region can generate $9 billion annually.

Speaking passionately at the Volta Economic Forum under the theme “Harnessing the Volta Corridor Economic Potential for the 24-Hour Economy Take-off,” McDan stated, “Everybody is talking about investment, but I was talking about revenue. The Volta Region can generate nine billion dollars. Is it our attitude, or are we just not deliberate?”

“I’m developing the biggest salt mine in Africa,” he said. “Yes, there are challenges, but we’re scaling through. I’m moving into the Volta Region to start operations and develop it.”

He added, “You can have the longest cable car in the world near Afadjato Mountain. This region can be a tourism powerhouse,” he said, referencing the area’s “health tourism” potential, including traditional waterfalls believed to have healing powers.

“I want to see private jets flying here into the Volta Region with investors. Let’s take this region seriously,” he stated.

McDan further described the Volta Region as a “sleeping giant” with a youth population exceeding 70 percent.

He stressed the need to empower young people through entrepreneurship, innovation, and vocational training.

McDan added, “We have to be creative. We have the youth, and we must develop them,” he said. “The 24-hour economy is a good concept, but it only works if we start acting.”

“We are waiting for the government to come to our aid, but we have what it takes as the private sector to take a move in our own small way,” he said. “If we start, I believe the government will step in.”

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“The issue of galamsey is not an NDC and NPP affair but a Ghana affair” – Afenyo-Markin

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“The issue of galamsey is not an NDC and NPP affair but a Ghana affair” – Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has strongly urged both parliamentary caucuses to unite and take decisive action to eradicate galamsey.

According to Afenyo-Markin, the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) is not an NDC and NPP affair but a Ghana affair.

He emphasised the importance of sending a clear and unified message to the Ghanaian people about the urgent need to end illegal mining.

Speaking on the floor of parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin stated, “The issue of galamsey calls for action, collective, not an NDC-NPP affair, but a Ghana affair.

It shouldn’t become like you go to the area that people are mining, and then you say, because you may lose the election, you don’t want to talk about it, or they will even push you to be lawless, all in the interest of votes that would end up in a coffin.”

He added, “Mr Speaker, can we, as political leaders, for once agree to stay the partisan approach on this matter, and deal with it and let our citizens know that this is a matter that affects the country and our own livelihoods”.

Also, Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has condemned the attack on officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).

According to Alban Bagbin, Parliament will not protect any MP found guilty of misconduct.

Speaker Bagbin described the two Members of Parliament’s alleged involvement in the attack on NAIMOS as most worrying.

Speaking on the floor of parliament on Tuesday, Alban Bagbin stated, “The report of attacks on a team from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat, a task force established to combat illegal mining activities in the country, is most worrying”.

“Also worrying is the fact that the attack was allegedly incited by one of our own, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, who further roped in a senior member of this House, Honourable Collins Dauda.”

He further added, “I want to take this opportunity to condemn in no uncertain terms the attack on the team of security officers who have been assigned to help deal with the menace of galamsey, which must be addressed robustly”.

“I have therefore instructed the Office of the Clerk and the Legal Services Office to provide all necessary support to the Ghana Police Service in its investigations, within the framework of the 1992 Constitution, the laws of this country, and the Standing Orders of the House.”

Meanwhile, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the  Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, has been granted bail of GH¢150,000.

The lawmaker has also been barred by the court from leaving the Greater Accra Region without notifying investigators.

The Asutifi North MP was arraigned on Tuesday, 4th November 2025.

He is to report to investigators once every two weeks until the order is reversed or the trial begins.

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Afenyo-Markin’s assault case ‘swept under the carpet’ as AG fails to provide advice on case

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Afenyo-Markin’s assault case ‘swept under the carpet’ as AG fails to provide advice on case

The Police investigations into the Minority Leader’s Alexander Afenyo-Markin assault on a police officer during the “Save the Judiciary” protest is in limbo after the Office of the Attorney-General has failed to provide advice on the case docket.

The investigation, which was initiated following a formal request from the CID to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, who subsequently directed the Effutu MP to cooperate with the authorities.

A police statement sighted showed the Special Investigation Unit forwarded their investigation findings to the Attorney General’s Office on June 27, 2025, but the AG’s office has provided no update on the case.

The case name is The Republic vs Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Read, “I respectfully forward the attached Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Duplicate Case Docket with R_ O. No. 129/2025 to you for study and advise, please”.

The document provided a brief fact on the case: “On 5th May 2025, at approximately 1700 hours, Cyber Intelligence Operatives from the Cybercrime Unit of the CID Headquarters received a one-minute, 13-second video clip bearing the official Ghana Police Service watermark.

The video was forwarded to the Unit by the Police Public Affairs Directorate for forensic analysis and investigation. Preliminary analysis of the footage revealed a physical altercation between a group of demonstrators and personnel of the Ghana Police Service deployed for crowd control and security duties during the “Save The Judiciary” demonstration. The confrontation occurred when the Police Officers attempted to enforce a restricted boundary with a metal barricade.

The video captured Hon Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader of Parliament, among other demonstrators, striking a police officer identified as No. 48632 G/Cpl. Forson Abel, stationed at Tesano District who was one of the duty officers. The case was referred to the SIU for investigation”.

The document added, “On 6th May 2025, No. 48632 G/Cpl. Forson Abel, who reported a case of assault against Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin at the Tesano Police Station, came to the CID Headquarters with an extract of the Occurrence and an endorsed Police Medical form after attending the Hospital for treatment.

He gave his complaint statement to the effect that he was assaulted by Hon Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Witnesses, including Supt/Mr. Isane Ocansey, ASP/Mr. Sulemana-Jallo Abdulalai of Greater Accra Regional Police Headquarters, ASP/Mr. Nicholas Mensah of Achimota District, who was on duty with Cpl. Forson Abel submitted statements to the Police to the effect that Hon Alexander Afenyo-Markin struck G/Cpl. Forson Abel in the face without any provocation”.

It further noted that Alexander Afenyo-Markin made a counter-complaint in a petition letter dated 5th May, 2025.

“On 6th May, 2025, a counter-complaint in a petition letter dated 5th May, 2025, was received from Hon Alexander Afenyo-Markin alleging that he had been assaulted by G/Cpl. Abel Forson On May 2025, a team of investigators comprising personnel from the Special Investigation Unit, Crime Scene Management and Cybercrime Unit and the above-mentioned officers visited the crime scene for crime scene reconstruction. Police identified two (2) CCTV Cameras in front of the Accra International Conference Centre, which are believed to have captured the incident.

A letter was sent to the National Security Secretariat to furnish the police with video footage from the said cameras. The footage received from the National Security through the National Signals Bureau was analysed by the Cyber Crime Unit, but it did not capture the assault incident. Based on the analysis of the video obtained from the Police Public Affairs Department on 9th May 2025, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin was cautioned in the presence of an independent witness and released a set of recognisance bail.

A police medical form was also issued to him to attend the hospital and report. Witness statements were also taken from Hon Sammy Awuku and Richard Ahiagbah, who were seen in the video close to Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin”.

It further revealed that Alexander Afenyo-Markin failed to return the Police Medical Report Form despite several calls to him to do so.

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Abronye disrespected Kufuor during an executive meeting – NPP Man reveals  

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Abronye disrespected Kufuor during an executive meeting – NPP Man reveals  

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Richard Winfred Anane, has said Abronye DC confronted and disrespected former President John Agyekum Kufuor during a meeting with party executives.

According to Dr Anane, the meeting, which took place about a week ago, was attended by senior party officials, including former President Kufuor.

He explained that during the meeting, Kufuor expressed his displeasure with the party’s “top-bottom approach” by electing a presidential candidate first before the national executive.

Kufuor argued that such a strategy was not beneficial to the NPP’s unity and effectiveness.

Speaking in an interview on Kasapa FM, Dr Richard Winfred Anane stated, “Normally, we don’t bring party matters outside, but I will say this, about a week ago, the party had a meeting, and President Kufuor attended. He told them about the top-bottom approach, asserting that it is not a good idea.”

He revealed that Kufuor emphasised the national chairman had not been very active for certain reasons, urging the party to allow those who want to be chairman of the party to lead the party back on track.

Kufuor urged the leadership to foster collaboration among all chairpersons to strengthen the party’s structure.

Dr Anane revealed Abronye DC reacted disrespectfully to the former President’s comments during the meeting.

He added, “Do you know who reacted? The Bono Chairman, Abronye. Where was Abronye when we formed the party?”

“He said Kufuor had mentioned Paul Afoko’s name and that… what does he mean…the acting chairman had to apologise and several people present condemned Abronye’s utterances. Where the man has reached in life, has Abronye been there before?”

In related NPP news, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has made a bold declaration even before the party elects its presidential candidate for the 2028 elections.

According to Justin Kodua, the NPP come December 2028 will surely return to power.

He highlighted that the NPP will work out all their differences before the 2028 elections.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra, the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, boldly delcared, “We have more than two years to preach to Ghanaians, our record, to preach to Ghanaians what the NPP stand for, and I can assure you, issues of apathy, issues of reconciliation, all will be addressed, and InshaAllah, come December 7, 2028, the NPP will surely come back to power”.

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“I was rich before, special prosecutor work making me poor” – Kissi Agyebeng replies critics 

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“I was rich before, special prosecutor work making me poor” – Kissi Agyebeng replies critics 

Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, has replied to critics accusing him of incompetence and only thinking of dressing.

According to Kissi Agyebeng, persons calling for his dismissal are making personal attacks, complaining about his dressing.

Kissi Agyebeng highlighted that he was not in rags before being appointed as the Special Prosecutor.

He revealed he has been a lawyer since 2003 and has owned a law firm since 2014.

Speaking in an interview on The KSM Show, Kissi Agyebeng stated, “Some people are even complaining about my dressing, saying that I dress too much. I was rich before I became the special prosecutor.

I wasn’t in rags. I have been a lawyer since 2003 and a lecturer at the University of Ghana since 2006. I have had my own law firm since 2014, so this is not the work that would make me rich”, he said.

He added, “This work is rather making me poor. But I will do my best to ensure that when I am no longer in the position, Ghanaians will remember me. We have made the OSP so attractive and working so effectively, it is a household name now”.

Furthermore, Kissi Agyebeng has admitted that the Office of the Special Prosecutor was powerless under the former Akufo-Addo government.

The Special Prosecutor revealed that the OSP saw former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta leaving Ghana after the 2024 elections, but they were powerless.

According to Kissi Agyebeng, the OSP lacked the operational backing required to enforce any travel restrictions.

He clarified, “We didn’t watch him leave; we were powerless, that is the truth. We saw him leave, but we couldn’t prevent him from leaving the airport.

We don’t control the airport, we don’t control the exit point. Let’s face facts, before John Dramani Mahama was sworn in on 7th January, Nana Akufo-Addo was the president, who was his cousin.

Now we can rely on the Ghana Immigration Service to block someone, but at the time he left, you call up Immigration, no one will bother to respond to you”, he added.

He further added, “When he left, the President was Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo at the time he left. We were not getting the cooperation at the time from other security agencies”.

“National Security, no (cooperation at the time), situation is different now, National Signal Bureau, no, at the time, the situation is different now, National Intelligence Bureau, zero, at the time, the situation is different now, I mean the security set up was against the OSP, so we will not be able to perform our job, this was the situation,” he disclosed.

“I will never lie about Wontumi but will tell the truth to gain my freedom” – Akonta Mining Manager

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“I will never lie about Wontumi but will tell the truth to gain my freedom” – Akonta Mining Manager

Edward Akuoko, the former Managing Director of Akonta Mining, has spoken out on his decision to be a prosecution witness in the state case against Chairman Wontumi.

According to the Akonta Mining Manager, he will never lie about Chairman Wontumi but will tell the truth to gain his freedom.

Edward Akuoko emphasised that none of the NPP bigwigs reached out to him when he was arrested along with Wontumi.

He noted that all the solidarity messages were aimed towards Chairman Wontumi and not him, which made him worried about the possibility of being jailed.

Edward Akuoko asserted that Wontumi, even if he is jailed, could be granted a presidential pardon when the NPP comes to power, while he would be left to rot in jail.

Speaking on Okay FM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Edward Akuoko explained his decision, “The day we went to court and we [Wontumi and I] were rearrested and placed in handcuffs, none of the big leaders in the party reached out to me or asked about me. Even attempts by people to show solidarity with Wontumi to secure his release, no one did the same for me. Did you ever hear of free Akuoko?”

“After securing bail, I was advised to agree to become a prosecution witness because I could otherwise be jailed. With Wontumi, even if he were jailed, he could be granted a presidential pardon when his party comes to power, while I would be left to my sad fate. I joined the prosecution witness out of personal interest. I will not lie against Wontumi, but I will speak my truth about the whole case,” he added.

Recall that the Office of the Attorney-General (AG) earlier this week dropped all charges against the Manager of Akonta Mining Company Limited, Mr Edward Akuoko.

The Attorney-General’s move comes after the Akonta Mining General Manager agreed to testify for the state in Wontumi’s Tano Nimire Forest galamsey trial.

In court, the Office of the Attorney-General filed a formal notice at the Accra High Court (Criminal Division) on Monday to drop the charges in accordance with Section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30).

The formal notice was signed by  Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem Sai.

The notice added that Edward Akuoko had been discharged from prosecution in connection with all charges brought against him.

The Manager of Akonta Mining Company Limited was facing charges alongside four: Chairman Wontumi; Operations Manager of Akonta Mining, Kwadwo Owusu Bempah; and a co-director of the company, Kwame Antwi, who, along with Bempah, is currently said to be at large.

Meanwhile, Lawyer Andy Appiah Kubi, Chairman Wontumi’s legal representative, has expressed disappointment over the AG’s decision to drop charges against the General Manager of Akonta Mining after he agreed to testify against Chairman Wontumi in court.

 According to Appiah Kubi, this move by the Attorney General indicates an intention to obstruct justice.

He argued that the way the Attorney General is  poaching his own accused persons suggests that there is an intent to undermine the cause of justice.

Speaking in an interview with TV3 on November 4, 2025, Appiah-Kubi stated, “… If the Attorney General, with all the materials and all the resources available to him, including human personnel, is just for him to only rely on the former accused person to prosecute a matter against one of the accused persons or some of the accused persons, and he thinks that justice may not be undermined, that is his decision.

I would have thought that his role as Minister of Justice would have persuaded him at all times to be careful that freedom and justice of the moment be served also on all the accused persons until they are proven guilty. The way that the Attorney General appears to be poaching his own accused persons suggests that there is an intent to undermine the cause of justice. We will resist the oppressor’s rule,” he said.

“We have just been served with the notice of withdrawal of the fourth accused person, so they have come under the rules of court and have every right to do so. We are going to prepare our case when they are ready. It doesn’t change our position. We have still pleaded not guilty, and we will come to prosecute the case religiously in the best of our professional expertise,” he added.

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“InshaAllah, come December 2028, the NPP will surely return to power” — Justin Kodua

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“InshaAllah, come December 2028, the NPP will surely return to power” — Justin Kodua

Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has made a bold declaration even before the party elects its presidential candidate for the 2028 elections.

According to Justin Kodua, the NPP come December 2028 will surely return to power.

He highlighted that the NPP will work out all their differences before the 2028 elections.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra, the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, boldly delcared, “We have more than two years to preach to Ghanaians, our record, to preach to Ghanaians what the NPP stand for, and I can assure you, issues of apathy, issues of reconciliation, all will be addressed, and InshaAllah, come December 7, 2028, the NPP will surely come back to power”.

Justin Kodua Frimpong, during the press conference, also accused the John Mahama government of using state institutions as political weapons to orchestrate harassment and intimidation against its members.

Justin Kodua, speaking at a press conference in Accra, lamented the Mahama government’s continuous interference in the work of the security agencies and sections of the judiciary.

According to Justin Kodua, state institutions, which are supposed to operate independently, have become political weapons used to silence critics and opposition voices.

He stated, “The party has held demonstrations and numerous press conferences reminding President John Mahama and his government that we are a nation of rule of law”.

“We have asked the NDC government to stop its continuous weaponisation of the state security and the judiciary against political opponents.”

He added that despite several appeals from the NPP, the government has remained deaf to calls for fairness.

Justin Kodua argued that Ghana’s democracy is being “slowly poisoned by the abuse of power.”

“It is increasingly concerning that the state security agencies continue to flout with impunity the Constitution of Ghana, particularly Article 14. Unfortunately, all our calls are falling on deaf ears, but as a party we shall not back down on our resolve to fight this injustice,” he emphasised.

Furthermore, Justin Kodua Frimpong further claimed that illegal mining (galamsey) is now worse under the John Mahama-led government than it was under the NPP.

The NPP General Secretary boldly claimed that any reasonable person in this country will admit that the state of galamsey is now even worse than it was under the NPP administration.

According to him, the NPP cares so much about this country, and their doors are always open if the President sees the need to reach out for a proper round-table discussion on how to combat this menace.

Justin Kodua Frimpong added, “It is clear that galamsey has become worse under this administration. They have Members of Parliament who belong to the NDC, they have national officials from the NDC, the region, who are involved in galamsey.

It’s not surprising that the security agencies are struggling to deal with that issue, because when they make efforts, they are threatened by powers that be in this government,” he said.

He added, “If His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama sees the need and wisdom to reach out to us, we are ever ready for a proper roundtable discussion to deal with this matter once and for all,” he added.

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NDC’s Kofi Wayo has died

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NDC’s Kofi Wayo has died

Kofi Wayo, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has passed away.

The news was confirmed by Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Hon Edem Agbana, who shared a heartfelt message announcing the loss on his official Facebook page.

Reports of Kofi Wayo passing a leading member of the NDC’s youth activist were shared on social media on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Edem Agbana, who confirmed the news through a post on Facebook, wrote,  “Wayo, you have left me completely broken and devastated. Oh death is wicked”.

According to reports, Wayo was unwell and was hospitalised recently.

The late Kofi Wayo was an activist in the NDC. He was also known to have been actively involved in student politics.

He played key roles in the affairs of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) and other student bodies.

A post on Facebook stated, “Rest in power and rest in peace, Kofi Wayo! I teased you the last time we met at Loggia, but I didn’t know you had been hospitalised for ill health until I spoke with Ascorbic just last week. Till we meet again, be accepted in the bosom of our good Lord brother! This one got me to let loose; emotions got me!”.

Another friend of the late Kofi Wayo wrote, “Kofi Wayo Central was really suffering, Comrades, a lot was going on. Show your loved ones you love them now, not later..! Some Comrades are really suffering. My Brother, my groomsman, my comrade, how are we going to do the Fante Confederation 2026 without you? The agenda D4WD4U..!!! Aaah, Kofi, this goodbye hits different. You didn’t tell me this last week”.

Another tribute stated, “Too much of a cruel world to hold on to anything. Kofi Wayo, I can’t stop thinking about how many times I will tease you on appointment and debate you right from student activism to party politics. This is painful. Too young to say goodbye”.

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Ronor Motors CEO implicated in GHS9m GRA procurement scandal

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Ronor Motors CEO implicated in GHS9m GRA procurement scandal

Ghanaian car dealership Ronor Motors and its CEO have been implicated in a GHS 9 million procurement scandal involving the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).

According to a report by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the former GRA Commissioner-General, Reverend Dr Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, oversaw ‘irregular and fraudulent’ contract awards to Ronor Motors Ghana Ltd, Telinno Ghana Ltd, and Sajel Motors and Trading Company Ltd for supplying vehicles and logistics.

The report highlighted that Ronor Motors failed to pay a 12.5% VAT amounting to GHS 3,890,040.00, along with other levies, and had not filed any returns as of October 2022.

CHRAJ’s investigation follows a petition received in 2022 filed by the Movement for Truth and Accountability (MFTA).

The report noted that the contracts were inflated, fraudulent, duplication, and, in some cases, nonexistent contractors.

According to CHRAJ, despite the last-minute attempt by the petitioners to withdraw the complaint, they proceeded with the investigation, which revealed a financial loss to the state amounting to USD 826,551 round about GHS 8,971,933.43).

The CHRAJ report concluded that the former GRA boss presided over fraudulent and irregular contract awards to three companies.

The companies have been listed to us: Ronor Motors Ghana Limited, Telinno Ghana Limited, and Sajel Motors and Trading Company Limited.

CHRAJ also found that the companies involved were not tax compliant at the time, adding that two of the companies, Telinno Ghana Limited and Sajel Motors and Trading Company Limited, could not be traced.

CHRAJ has also referred the former GRA boss for prosecution after their probe found him culpable of procurement breaches in a vehicle supply contract.

Rev Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah has been accused of corruption, fraud, and procurement breaches resulting in a financial loss of GHS 8,971,933.43 to the state.

CHRAJ has also banned the former GRA boss from holding any public office for five years

Also, CHRAJ has urged the Board of the Public Procurement Authority to prohibit Sajel Motors Ltd and Telinno Ghana Ltd from engaging in any future business with the state.

They further urged  PPA to ensure strict enforcement of the Public Procurement Regulations, 2022 (L.I. 2466).

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“Our client owns no such assets worth GH¢100m” – Mustapha Hamid lawyers tell OSP

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“Our client owns no such assets worth GH¢100m” – Mustapha Hamid lawyers tell OSP

The Lawyers for Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), have denied claims that the OSP has frozen their client’s assets worth over GH¢100 million.

In a statement issued by Hay & Partners at Law and signed by Hanifa Yahaya Esq., they boldly refuted such claims, arguing that their client owns no such assets valued at that amount directly or indirectly.

According to the Lawyers, the OSP is distorting facts and engaging in public theatrics and false reportage rather than focusing on thorough prosecution.

Part of the statement read, “Our client owns no such assets, directly or indirectly, and no property worth the stated amount exists anywhere in connection with him”.

“The OSP, as a public institution established under law, is reminded that its officers are bound by constitutional and ethical obligations to discharge their duties with fairness, integrity, and respect for the rights and dignity of all persons,” the statement read.

The lawyers added, “Engaging in public commentary that distorts facts before the court is inconsistent with those obligations and unbecoming of the prosecutorial office.”

“It is deeply regrettable that instead of complying with court orders, the OSP has chosen to engage in media sensationalism”.

Their statement comes following the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) announcement of the seizure of assets valued at more than GH¢100 million and US$100,000 in the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) scandal case. 

The OSP made this known in a sharp reply to a viral video of the former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, who referred to the OSP case against him as useless.

A post by the OSP on social media detailed the facts behind his prosecution and why the State considers the case both serious and substantial.

In a sharp rebuttal, the OSP wrote, “Following a video in which the former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, dismissed his ongoing criminal case as ‘useless,’ it is important to restate the facts behind his prosecution and why the State considers the case both serious and substantial.

Dr Abdul-Hamid, the first accused, is standing trial before the Criminal High Court in Accra on several counts of serious corruption and financial crimes”.

It further detailed the facts regarding his cases, “These include:

*Conspiracy to Commit Extortion by a Public Officer– jointly with two NPA officials, accused of plotting to extort GH¢291,574,087.19 and US$332,407.47 from bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies between December 2022 and December 2024.

*Two Counts of Extortion by a Public Officer– an unlawful receipt of GH¢24 million and  GH¢230,000 from oil transporters and haulage companies under the guise of official duties.

*Two Counts of Using Public Office for Profit– accused of abusing his office as NPA Chief Executive for private gain, unlawfully enriching himself with GH¢24 million and  GH¢230,000.

*Money Laundering– found to be in possession of GH¢15,343,251.29, an amount disproportionate to his known legitimate income and suspected to be proceeds of crime.

In total, Dr Abdul-Hamid is alleged to have played a leading role in a grand extortion and laundering scheme that caused the State and petroleum sector losses exceeding  GH¢291 million and over US$330,000”.

The OSP also revealed that Mustpha Hamid’s assets valued at more than GH¢100 million and US$100,000 have already been seized and frozen.

“The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has already seized and frozen assets valued at more than GH¢100 million and over US$100,000, with additional assets under active tracing. These actions are based on strong documentary, banking, and transaction evidence linking the proceeds to the alleged offences.

This case represents a major step in protecting public funds, ensuring accountability in the petroleum sector, and affirming that no public official is above the law. The seriousness of the charges and the scale of the alleged losses make this prosecution a critical test of Ghana’s commitment to fighting corruption”.

The statement concluded by adding that the case has been adjourned to Thursday, November 13, 2025, for the next court hearing.

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Dr Ibrahim Murtala rejected a $500,000 CSIR land deal bribe – Solomon Owusu

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Dr Ibrahim Murtala rejected a $500,000 CSIR land deal bribe – Solomon Owusu

Solomon Owusu, the Director of Communications for the United Party, has revealed a private conversation he had with the late Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.

He recounted a story the former how the former Tamale Central MP told him about how some persons attempted to bribe him upon assuming office as minister.

Speaking on 3FM, Solomon Owusu stated, “In fact, it was on that day that he exposed to me that when he assumed the position of a minister at the Environment Ministry, one day a gentleman he was close to, an NDC member, came to him with a sack of money — $500,000 — that someone had given to him to be given to him (Murtala)”.

Solomon Owusu added that when Dr Murtala asked why the person was giving him the money, he was told the person was a businessman who does business with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

He added, “Apparently, that person had bought most of the lands of CSIR, and this money was to make him shut up, but he said no. He was content with whatever he had, and that the guy must go back and give the money back to the one who sent him”.

“The next day, the guy brought the man, who is a young man. He (Murtala) told the businessman to know that he had not taken his money,” he said.

Solomon Owusu further added that Dr Murtala contracted the Public Works Department (PwC) to audit all land sales at the CSIR for those which were illegally sold to be retrieved.

Meanwhile, in related land news, President John Dramani Mahama has announced he has ordered the Land Ministry to conduct a comprehensive audit of state lands leased or sold between 2017 and 2024.

According to Mahama, the audit will be conducted by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in collaboration with the Lands Commission, will cover lands acquired for state purposes.

Speaking at the newly reconstituted National Lands Commission during their inauguration on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, John Mahama stated, “I’ve directed the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Lands Commission to immediately undertake a comprehensive audit of all state lands allocated, leased or sold, particularly between 2017 and 2024”.

“This audit will cover lands acquired for schools, hospitals, and public institutions, forest and ecological zones, and lawfully converted to private use, any transaction tainted by conflict of interest, abuse of power, or political patronage,” he explained.

Mahama warned that any transactions found to have been carried out illegally will be reversed, and the land reclaimed by the state.

President Mahama further dismissed claims that the government is witch-hunting opponents, adding that the process will be conducted fairly and transparently.

John Mahama added, “Where illegality or impropriety is discovered, such transactions will be reversed and the land will be recovered to the government by law. We’re not on a witch hunt. Those who have legally acquired land through proper processes need not fear. This exercise is about fairness and justice”.

President Mahama further revealed that there has been a temporary ban on state land transactions.

“Today, with the inauguration of the new commission and the adoption of robust accountability measures, I am pleased to announce that the ban on land transactions has been lifted”, he said.

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“There is video proof, if he still denies it” – Erastus Asare Donkor tackles Asutifi North MP

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“There is video proof, if he still denies it” – Erastus Asare Donkor tackles Asutifi North MP

JoyNews Editor, Erastus Asare Donkor, has reminded the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, that there is video proof if he keeps denying his actions in the NAIMOS attack.

Speaking on JOY NEWS, Erastus Asare Donkor stated, “I know there have been denials and all that, but there are videos, there are videos to show, the men he went to the site with, and the point where he was calling the Hon Collins Dauda and indicating to the Commander that it was Collins Dauda who sent them.

He added, “Well, it remains to be seen, but I am happy a probe has been initiated into this. NAIMOS has the opportunity to present the evidence that they do have; there are witnesses to this, some of whom we have listened to, and they will also provide and at the end of the day, when we get to the bottom of this.

The punishment, if indeed they are found culpable to serve as a deterrent to people who in the future will want to go that path”.

Meanwhile, a police statement on the attack on the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) near Bronikrom–Hwidiem read, “Preliminary investigation has established that on Saturday, 1st November 2025, the NAIMOS Director and his team intercepted illegal miners operating near Bronikrom in the Ahafo Region and arrested some suspects. Exhibits retrieved from them include a side-hang bag containing one (1) Smith & Wesson pistol, two (2) pistol magazines, twenty-one (21) rounds of 9mm ammunition, an unregistered Range Rover vehicle, an unregistered Toyota RAV4 vehicle and several mobile phones.

While the team were preparing to hand over the suspects to the Hwidiem Police Station, the MP reportedly arrived with a group of men and demanded their release. When his demand was refused, the group forcibly removed the suspects’ handcuffs and chased the NAIMOS team from the scene.

A mob numbering about 600, allegedly incited by the MP, later besieged the Hwidien Police Station, demanding the release of the miners and seized vehicles. The crowd vandalised the Director’s vehicle, damaged parts of the police station, and threatened to set it ablaze. Reinforcement teams from the Ahafo Regional Command were deployed to restore order and prevent further destruction”.

Also, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the  Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, has been granted bail of GH¢150,000.

The lawmaker has also been barred by the court from leaving the Greater Accra Region without notifying investigators.

The Asutifi North MP was arraigned on Tuesday, 4th November 2025.

He is to report to investigators once every two weeks until the order is reversed or the trial begins.

The MP was also warned against any conduct that would frustrate the ongoing investigation.

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Ghana records 10th consecutive fall in inflation rate

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Ghana records 10th consecutive fall in inflation rate

Dr Iddrisu Alhassan, Government Statistician, has announced that Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped to 8.0% in October 2025.

This drop marks the lowest level since June 2021, continuing a steady decline for the tenth consecutive month.

Ghana Statistical Service, the latest data shows a “01.4 percentage point fall from the 9.4% recorded in September, and a sharp improvement from the 23.8% rate recorded in December 2024, underscoring the continued easing of price pressures in the economy”.

“The month-on-month inflation also fell by 0.4%, indicating a modest decline in general price levels across major consumer categories”.

Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, Government Statistician, Dr Iddrisu Alhassan, said, “For the first time since June 2021, Ghana has achieved single-digit inflation. This means that the rate at which prices of goods and services are increasing has slowed significantly.”

“We’ve seen improvements across food, transport, and housing categories — key indicators of household welfare”, Dr Alhassan noted.

Dr Iddrisu Alhassan also revealed, food is the largest contributor to Ghana’s inflation.

Meanwhile, in September 2025, Ghana’s consumer price inflation has fallen to a single digit for the first time in four years.

In September 2025, Ghana’s inflation extended a nine-month streak of declines.

Ghana’s September 2025 inflation stands at  9.4% down from 11.5% in August.

The slowdown has been largely driven by a decline in food prices, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.

Also, Ghana’s food inflation has fallen from 14.8% to 11%.

Non-food inflation has also dropped from  8.7% in August to 8.2%.

The continuous drop in inflation has already beaten the government’s full-year target.

The continuous drop in inflation strengthens prospects for monetary policy stability, exchange rate resilience, and improved consumer confidence.

Also, Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has declared at the IMF/World Bank talks that Ghana’s economy has turned the corner.

The BoG Governor declared that Ghana’s economy is back on track after years of instability.

He described Ghana’s economy as being “back on track” following months of policy discipline.

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“Ghana now have a real president who is showing his power” – Senyo Hosi salutes Mahama

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“Ghana now have a real president who is showing his power” – Senyo Hosi salutes Mahama

Senyo Hosi, the Convener of the One Ghana Movement, has saluted President John Mahama following his swift response to the attack on officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).

According to Senyo Hosi, Mahama’s swift action is a turning point in the fight against illegal mining.

He highlighted that Ghana now has a real president and not a ceremonial president.

Senyo Hosi singing praises of President Mahama stems from the quick interrogation and prosecution of the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, who has been sent to court for leading an alleged attack on the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, November 4, Mr Hosi stated, “Now we have a head of state, not a ceremonial president, we have a real president, and he’s showing his power, and this is what we expect of proper leadership”.

“As for that man, I don’t want to see, don’t put him on your screen. He’s not even worth your screen. You can write his statement. Don’t put his picture on your screen. We all vex, what is this?”

He added, “I’m so impressed by the swiftness of His Excellency, the President. When you defy his men, who are at the forefront of the most important fight of this country, you are defying the directives of the Commander-in-Chief of this country.

“So I was waiting to see, after today, I would have been able to tell whether we have a president or we don’t. And he has saved that office by his act.”

Senyo Hosi added, “This is the form of leadership we have always been looking for. And I hope that this will not be one flash in the pan, but it will be the pan itself, and everybody will realise that for galamsey, there is no tolerance for nonsense.”

“JM, I salute you today. You have made me happy. This is just the beginning, just don’t do it like comedy, there is more to do… You have to sack that guy from your party.”

Also, Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has condemned the attack on officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).

According to Alban Bagbin, Parliament will not protect any MP found guilty of misconduct.

Speaker Bagbin described the two Members of Parliament’s alleged involvement in the attack on NAIMOS as most worrying.

Speaking on the floor of parliament on Tuesday, Alban Bagbin stated, “The report of attacks on a team from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat, a task force established to combat illegal mining activities in the country, is most worrying”.

“Also worrying is the fact that the attack was allegedly incited by one of our own, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, who further roped in a senior member of this House, Honourable Collins Dauda.”

He further added, “I want to take this opportunity to condemn in no uncertain terms the attack on the team of security officers who have been assigned to help deal with the menace of galamsey, which must be addressed robustly”.

“I have therefore instructed the Office of the Clerk and the Legal Services Office to provide all necessary support to the Ghana Police Service in its investigations, within the framework of the 1992 Constitution, the laws of this country, and the Standing Orders of the House.”

Meanwhile, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the  Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, has been granted bail of GH¢150,000.

The lawmaker has also been barred by the court from leaving the Greater Accra Region without notifying investigators.

The Asutifi North MP was arraigned on Tuesday, 4th November 2025.

He is to report to investigators once every two weeks until the order is reversed or the trial begins.

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“Galamsey is now worse under Mahama than it was under NPP” – Justin Kodua

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“Galamsey is now worse under Mahama than it was under NPP” – Justin Kodua

 Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has claimed that illegal mining (galamsey) is now worse under the John Mahama-led government than it was under the NPP.

The NPP General Secretary boldly claimed that any reasonable person in this country will admit that the state of galamsey is now even worse than it was under the NPP administration.

According to him, the NPP cares so much about this country, and their doors are always open if the President sees the need to reach out for a proper round-table discussion on how to combat this menace.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra, the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, stated, “It is clear that galamsey has become worse under this administration. They have Members of Parliament who belong to the NDC, they have national officials from the NDC, the region, who are involved in galamsey.

It’s not surprising that the security agencies are struggling to deal with that issue, because when they make efforts, they are threatened by powers that be in this government,” he said.

He added, “If His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama sees the need and wisdom to reach out to us, we are ever ready for a proper roundtable discussion to deal with this matter once and for all,” he added.

However, Justin Kodua’s remarks have triggered Ghanaians on social media, firing shots at the NPP General Secretary, “ Any reasonable person will know NPP has no moral right the talk about Galamsey. The party that passed a law to allow mining in our forest reserves, the party that kicked out one of their own, prof Frimpong Boateng, because his report on galamsey implicated people in government. The party that dished out licenses like toffee has no moral right”.

“Guess sometimes you have to talk to remind us all of your very existence before you go extinct. Thanks for reminding us that you’re still around the corner. We will call when we need you”, another stated.

“Politics aside, that’s actually the kind of energy Ghana needs. Collaboration over competition. But you know how it goes… they’ll agree on TV and still fight behind the scenes”, one more netizen noted.

One more X user added, “Something is definitely wrong in Ghana. Such a disconnect, and the ability to say half-truths so boldly. I believe galamsey has always been this bad, but it is now being exposed”.

A netizen added, “You love and care about this country so much that you commissioned an investigation into Galamsey, and when the report came out, you didn’t like the content, you buried it”.

Additionally, an X added, “Coming from a party that allowed people to destroy our forest. Coming from a party that protests because someone was arrested on suspicion of being involved in galamsey. These folks should stay quiet rather than hold all these press conferences”.

“So you know how to combat it through a round table discussion, and you couldn’t combat it in your 8-year term, even though you had more than 100 round table discussions on this very menace. Aren’t you ashamed of yourself?”, a netizen noted.

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