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GhanaWeb Owner and NPP MP Ayew Afriyie, wife fingered in $100m LHIMS shady deal

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GhanaWeb Owner and NPP MP Ayew Afriyie, wife fingered in $100m LHIMS shady deal

Member of Parliament Effiduase-Asokore Constituency and Owner of GhanaWeb Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie and his wife Maame Yaa Antwi have been fingered is the controversial $100m shady deal signed between the previous Akufo-Addo led government and Lightwave eHealthcare Solutions Limited.

Lightwave eHealthcare Solutions Limited was contracted but he erstwhile Akufo-Addo government to develop and deploy of Health Information Management Systems for the National Health Insurance.

The Tech company according to the Health Minister Mintah Akando was paid about $77million despite obviously failure to deliver even 50% of certain define milestones stipulated in the agreement ,

Lightwave rather is currently holding the data of several millions of Ghanaians to ransom after shutting down the system and demanding additional $34million payment the health Minister has said.

Recent report has revealed that Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie who as the then Chair of Parliament’s Health Committee and his wife were deeply involved in the facilitation that many has described as ripe off the meagre resources of the country.

A report filed by the Herald Newspaper qouted a sources within the Ministry who describe a “network of interlinked health deals” involving the MP, his wife, and private companies supplying consumables to government hospitals.

“This goes far beyond one contract; it’s an entire ecosystem of conflict of interest,” said one insider familiar with the procurement chain.

At Press briefing held at the Information Ministry in Accra on October 29, 2025, the Health Minister detailed how lightwave failed to deliver on their mandate from a forensic audit was conducted

As of 31st December, 2024, although 450 out of the 950 had been connected, the vendor had been paid about $77 million which is more than 70% of the total amount had been paid for less than 50% of the work 

“At the end of 31st December, 2024, although 450 out of the 950 had been connected, the vendor had been paid about $77 million. Clearly, more than 70% of the total amount had been paid. And less than 50% of the work has been done. At that point, we had to refer everything to the AG and the appropriate courthouse including the security for advice and appropriate action. As a ministry, what we had to concern ourselves with was a solution of the matter to get out this mess. In order to avoid these disruptions and the shutdowns we are experiencing, although we didn’t have any contract with a vendor at the time we took over, we indicated to the vendor that the ministry was ready to sign service maintenance agreement covering the 450 health facilities.” he said

“In the agreement, we indicated that before we sign such an agreement with you, you have to hand over the data to the state and you must give us administrative access to the service. The vendor insisted that those clauses must be expunged from the agreement. Yet, we cannot expunge those clauses from the agreement because it is a state that must take charge of these data.”

“So the vendor decided to switch the system of as and when he desires and as and when he demands what. And this has gone on for some time now, more than two months. And for the past two weeks or so, the system has been completely down.”

“If this is not blackmailing, I don’t know what it is. At that point, what was important was to find a solution to get out of this mess. And so, ladies and gentlemen, the good news is that we have the solution.” he added

NPP minority files motion to halt Baffoe-Bonnie vetting as CJ

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NPP minority files motion to halt Baffoe-Bonnie vetting as CJ

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority in Parliament has filed a motion seeking to halt the proceedings on the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice.

According to the minority motion, all pending legal cases concerning the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo must be resolved first.

The minority in the motion cited Articles 110(1), 125–127, 144(1) and 146 of the 1992 Constitution and relevant Standing Orders.

They called on Parliament to suspend the Appointments Committee’s vetting and plenary debate or approval processes.

The minority motion noted multiple ongoing cases, including an ECOWAS Court suit (No. ECW/CCJ/APP/32/25) and other applications before the Supreme Court and High Court.

In their motion, they further requested that Dr Dominic Ayine, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice to appear before Parliament to provide a comprehensive briefing.

Also, they are seeking clarification on Ghana’s obligations under regional treaties relevant to the ECOWAS Court proceedings.

Meanwhile, before the minority motion, Parliament’s Appointments Committee had earlier announced Monday, November 10, 2025, to vet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for the position of Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.

The official notice revealed the session will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Committee Rooms 1, 2, and 3 at the New Administration Block.

The news comes after Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has officially referred the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice to Parliament’s Appointments Committee.

Additionally, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader, has confirmed that the minority in parliament will be part of the highly anticipated parliamentary vetting of President John Dramani Mahama’s Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

According to Afenyo-Markin, all their cards are on the table, and they are not going to boycott Baffoe Bonnie vetting.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews, Afenyo-Markin stated, “All our cards are on the table. Boycotting is out. Anybody who is expecting us to boycott, I say here and now, we will never boycott it. We will do what is right. All our cards are on the table. We’ll get there”.

He confirmed the minority’s commitment to their legislative duties under Article 144(1) of the Constitution.

Mr Afenyo-Markin, however, insisted, “He [Baffoe-Bonnie] himself must know that there is a Chief Justice. He himself must know. Yes, he knows he’s acting, and he knows that there’s a substantive Chief Justice”.

“The woman has a case before you challenging the processes. You’ve refused to empanel the court. You know that you are to empanel. If you want to rule, empanel the court, determine the matter and then bring a finality, then we can talk”, he challenged.

Meanwhile, Gertrude Torkornoo, the former Chief Justice, has run to court, filing a legal challenge to halt the vetting and appointment of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s next Chief Justice.

The former Chief Justice, in her suit filed at the High Court, seeks to nullify all actions taken by the Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang Committee, which was established to investigate petitions leading to her removal.

Gertrude Torkornoo is asking the court to declare the committee’s proceedings invalid and to nullify the Presidential Warrant that affected her removal from office.

According to a report, her application was filed through her lawyer, Kwabena Adu-Kusi, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, submitted two reports to support her legal challenge.

AG files 24 criminal charges against former Buffer Stock CEO, 4 others

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AG files 24 criminal charges against former Buffer Stock CEO, 4 others

Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has filed twenty-four criminal charges against the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and four others.

Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and four others have been accused of offences involving stealing, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.

The court documents filed at the Accra High Court mention Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, Faiza Seidu Wuni, Richard Sam-Asante (currently at large), The Aludiba Foundation, and Energy Partners Limited as the accused persons.

Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife, and three others have been charged with multiple offences, including stealing, money laundering, and causing over GHC 300 million in financial loss to the state.

The five are facing 24 counts of various offences, which include “stealing, conspiracy, defrauding by false pretences, and the willful dissipation of public funds, in violation of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044)”.

The charge sheet filed by the AG alleged that Abdul-Wahab, as NAFCO CEO from February 2017 to February 2025, diverted over GH¢50.8 million of company funds under the guise of payments to a supplier.

Abdul-Wahab also transferred an additional GH¢5.49 million to his own company, Aludiba Enterprise, for the supply of food items to NAFCO.

Co-accused Faiza Seidu Wuni is alleged to have laundered more than GH¢13.2 million through her firm, Fa-Hausa Ventures, and caused a further GH¢4.4 million loss to the state.

The Aludiba Foundation and Energy Partners Limited, linked to Abdul-Wahab, have also been charged with receiving and laundering proceeds.

Meanwhile, the case filed at the High Court in Accra is expected to begin soon.

Earlier, the Attorney General accused Hanan Abdul-Wahab of acquiring luxury assets by misappropriating public funds during his tenure.

According to the Attorney General, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have traced several properties and bank transactions linked to Abdul-Wahab.

Speaking at the press briefing on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Dr Dominic Ayine detailed, “As is typical of all investigations conducted by the EOCO, contemporaneous tracing of the proceeds of crime has been undertaken and can confirm that the couple purchased a number of high-end real estate properties from their ill-got wealth”.

“Five-bedroom house bought from Chain Homes Limited between February 2019 and December 2020 at a cost of $1,625,000. Of this amount, Ghs5,758,165.00 (equivalent to $230,841.00) was paid directly from the accounts of the investigated entities. The balance was paid in cash to Chain Homes by the couple.

In July 2020, the couple purchased a 3-bedroom house at Cantonments from Golden Coast Developer Ltd at a cost of $600,000.00 using two of their companies- Fa-Hausa Ventures (owned by the wife) and Fa-Hausa Company Limited (owned jointly by the couple). The land documents are registered in the name of the wife”.

Between October 2019 and February 2021, the couple purchased plots at Finali’s Airport development site for USD $750,000.00. The total payments were made in cash in the name of Faiza Seidu Wuni. Subsequently, in July 2021, Faiza Seidu Wuni signed a contract with a construction company, Mendanha and Sousa Construction Ltd, at a cost of USD$691,650.00 to construct the shell and core of the building.  This excludes the cost of architectural designs from Ansara Architecture Pty Ltd, based in South Africa. The building sitting on three plots is now estimated to be valued at about USD$2,5000,000.00.

The couple purchased 0.32-acre government land from one Anthony Duke Essien, a known government land sales agent named in both the demolition of the Nigerian High Commission and the Sale and demolition of the Bulgarian Consulate. Duke Essian used his sister Antoinette Tsiboe Darko, a staff of the Danquah Institute, as a front, to purchase from the Ministry of Lands and the Land Commission at a price of Ghs307,200. Duke Essien then instantly sold the land to Hanan Abdu-Wahab and received about Ghs2,567,000.00.

The payment came from the criminal proceeds from Buffer Stock through Sawtina Enterprise, through Alqarni Enterprise and Hanan himself to Anthony Duke Essien. On the instruction of his brother, Duke Essien, Antoinette then wrote to the Land Commission in March 2020 to instruct them that the lease should be in the name of Hanan Abdul-Wahab.

In May 2020, she made a U-turn and wrote to the Lands Commission to withdraw the documents bearing the name of Hanan Abdul-Wahab and now replace it with his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni. The couple developed four units of 4-bedroom apartments on the said land. The property is yet to be valued”.

The Attorney General further detailed that he has frozen all these assets and will be taking steps to have them confiscated by the state in the course of the criminal proceedings.

Meanwhile, Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba has refuted claims levelled against him by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine.

Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba, in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, stated, “My attention has been drawn to recent statements made by the Honourable Attorney General during a press engagement, in which my name was mentioned in connection with allegations of corruption,” Hanan stated.

“I wish to state, respectfully, that these claims are untrue and do not reflect the facts of the matter.”

“I look forward to the opportunity to present my side and to have my day in court, where I am confident that the truth will be made clear,” he affirmed.

“There is a refreshing wind of change going through Ghana” – Sam Jonah

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“There is a refreshing wind of change going through Ghana” – Sam Jonah

Ghanaian business mogul, Sir Sam Jonah, has said there is a refreshing wind of change going through Ghana.

According to Sir Sam Jonah, President John Dramani Mahama took an important step with ORAL to deal with corrupt officials under the former government and hopes the government will see it through.

Sir Sam Jonah noted that ORAL would help ensure transparency and accountability in public office and hoped the foolishness and the culture of impunity would not continue under the Mahama administration.

Speaking in a recent interview on Starr FM, Sam Jonah stated, “The signs are good. There is a refreshing wind of change that is going through the country. An important first step was the ORAL. One hopes that they would have the courage to see it through.

“It is an inconvenient truth to say that ORAL should not be pursued because there must be accountability, there must be transparency,” he said.

Sam Jonah added, “So, to the extent that he has publicly made that one of his commitments to ensuring that there is accountability — not just with the previous government but even with his government. We hope that important lessons have been learnt, that some of the foolishness that we saw would not continue, that the culture of impunity would not continue.”

In that same interview, Sir Sam Jonah alleged that high-rise buildings in prime areas are being funded through dishonest sources.

According to Sam Jonah, vacant high-rise apartments in Accra’s affluent neighbourhoods—such as Airport Residential, Cantonments, and Labone are being funded with possible illicit financing.

He expressed serious concerns about the country’s booming luxury real estate market.

Sam Jonah highlighted that if high-rise buildings were funded through bank-backed loans, developers would be forced to rent or sell units quickly to service debts.

He explained, “If you walk around my area, Airport Residential, Cantonments or Labone, [look at] all the high-rise buildings going up. Everywhere in the world, developers go to the bank to take loans for those developments”.

“Some of these apartments are all empty. Do you think that if money were collected from banks, banks would not have moved in? What I’m saying is that they are being funded through sources which are not honest. Go around and ask, ‘Why are apartments empty? ’ if you had borrowed money, if you had gone to the bank to borrow money to build, you would ensure that those apartments are fully occupied.”

He added, “Ghanaian banks are not that well, and the balance sheets are not strong enough to give you patient capital to go and develop. The interest rates are just astronomical. You can hardly make it as a developer.”

Meanwhile, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a private legal practitioner and social activist, has quizzed how the government’s Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) is checking for judicial corruption.

Vormawor noted that billions have been stolen from state funds, which could wreak havoc on any legal system in the world.

According to Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Judges will be bribed to preserve the loot.

In a post on social media, Vormawor wrote, “Billions in stolen money will wreak havoc on any legal system in the world. Judges will be bribed to preserve the loot.

How is ORAL checking for judicial corruption? Or we are assuming it disappeared after the Anas exposé?”.

Fuel prices to drop drastically at the pump from November 1

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Fuel prices to drop drastically at the pump from November 1

Ghanaians are expected to see a significant reduction in the price of petroleum products from November 1, 2025.

The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COoMAC), in its latest outlook report, made this known.

COoMAC projection details, “Petrol is expected to decline by up to 5.21% per litre, bringing the pump price down to about GH¢12.92 from the previous GH¢13.93 quoted by some oil marketing companies.

Diesel could also fall between 6.03% and 8.13%, resulting in a litre being sold at around GH¢13.10, down from GH¢14.56.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is projected to decrease by up to 6.66%, which will bring the price per kilogram to about GH¢13.60”.

Reports also show it will be the first time in a long while that a petroleum product records a double-digit percentage reduction within a single month.

Some OMCs are expected to start reducing their prices as early as this weekend, November 1, 2025.

However, others may wait to sell existing stock before adjusting prices next week.

The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies added that the reason for the drop in price is driven by a drop in global crude oil prices and a strong cedi in October.

The expected drop in fuel prices will hinder the driver unions’ plans to increase transport fares.

The drop will also help keep inflation within single digits in the coming months, which will ease the prices of food, goods, and services.

Recall, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) had revealed plans to increase transport fares if fuel prices fail to remain stable.

According to the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, the rising fuel costs and the spare parts dealers’ refusal to reduce prices have forced the union to consider adjusting transport fares.

Speaking to Eyewitness News, Samuel Amoah stated, “When we were asked to reduce our transport fare by 15%, the fuel price was around 12.59p for diesel, and the petroleum too was around 11.34p”.

“After that, the expectation was that maybe the fuel price was going to remain the way it was, but then we noticed that it kept going up. At the same time, we are also complaining about the cost of spare parts and other components that we use to run our business.”

The Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU further cried out at the spare parts dealers’ refusal to reduce their prices.

He further explained, “We came out complaining that the spare parts dealers should reduce their prices, but they haven’t done so. So, looking at where the fuel prices are now — diesel is now being sold at 14.44 pesewas, thereabout, and then petrol too around 13.69 pesewas — we find that if the next pricing window pushes fuel up again, then the transport operators would have to do some adjustments of transport fares so we can continue to serve the public”.

The GPRTU called on the government to act swiftly to stabilise fuel prices.

“We are asking the government to find a way of holding the fuel pricing for it not to go up again. But if it happens to go up, then there is nothing we can do but to increase the transport fare,” he said.

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See details of GH¢189m unapproved budget blown by ECG in 2023

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See details of GH¢189m unapproved budget blown by ECG in 2023

Samuel Atta-Mills, the ranking member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has tackled the management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for exceeding its budget by over GHC180 million.

According to Samuel Atta-Mills, it is mindboggling that the ECG spend all these, and still wants to increase the tariffs of Ghanaians.

Speaking during a PAC meeting on Tuesday, October 28, ranking member Samuel Atta-Mills stated, “It is extremely worrying. Before I refer you to the Attorney General for prosecution, let me go through some of these items. There are thirteen items in your budget that you exceeded, without approval from the board.

This happened in 2023. It is the way you guys spend money at ECG”, he added.

The list of ECGs’ approved budgetary allocations against unapproved expenditures for the year 2023 is as follows;

Foreign Training-GH¢31 Million —GH¢91 Million

Cleaning Expenses-GH¢2.8 Million—GH¢10.4 Million

Honorarium Expenses-GH¢3.8 Million—GH¢4.6 Million

Hotel Expenses-GH¢9.3 Million—GH¢12.2 Million

Staff Fuel-GH¢2.8 Million—GH¢7.9 Million

Communication Expenses-GH¢4.2 Million—GH¢7.9 Million

Consultancy Expenses-GH¢40 Million—GH¢58.6 Million

Industrial Relations-GH¢2 Million—GH¢13 Million

Stakeholder Expenses-GH¢3.1 Million—GH¢49 Million

Publicity Expenses-GH¢5.7 Million—GH¢21.8 Million

Professional Fees and Subscriptions-GH¢731k—GH¢1.5 Million

Overseas Travel Expenses-GH¢14 Million—GH¢29.8 Million

Call Centre Expenses-GH¢23.5 Million—GH¢29.3Million

“All these you did on your own without even board approval. Stakeholders’ expenses: your budget was 3.1 million, and you spent 49 million. And you want to increase our tariffs. Budget approval was for 144 million, and you spent 333 million, which is an excess of 189.2 million”.

He further recommended that the managers involved face the Attorney General for prosecution due to the financial indiscipline.

“This shows financial indiscipline. Those managers who were involved, I’m recommending that they need to face the Attorney General for prosecution,” he added.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have reacted to the mindboggling ECG expenses, saying, “Something really went wrong. Is it that they underestimated their budgeted revenue? Coz u can’t spend what u don’t have. Didn’t they use the previous ACTUALS as a guide to project the future? No internal Audit dept? Who was the Board Chair by then?”.

“@samuelattamills Honourable.. my humble opinion is this: let the Attorney General go to court… issue a bench warrant for Samuel Dubik Mahama to come answer for these moneys that were apparently “lost” during the time he was CEO, not the current CEO.. or I misunderstood you?”, another netizen added.

Another Ghanaian wrote, “Honestly, we don’t have to let this slide. If NDC say they are different from NPP, then they must do the needful. This is completely unacceptable.

The monies mentioned in these ECG, NSS scandals must be retrieved first, and the culprits must be imprisoned”.

Additionally, a netizen suggested, “They should bring the former ECG boss.  And Honourable Afenyo Markins was on the board of the ECG or even the ECG chair, not sure. This rot happened under him”.

One more netizen added, “Shocking!! So this is how some people are managing our state-owned institutions. And surprisingly, these wasteful expenditures have been going on for years. Where were the auditors and the board of directors? As for this country, corruption will never be eradicated with this attitude”.

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Watch GSA shuts down Moonda Mattress in Afienya over the use of unapproved materials

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Watch GSA shuts down Moonda Mattress in Afienya over the use of unapproved materials

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has shut down Moonda Mattress in Afienya for using unapproved materials in its production.

The GSA decision to close the factory came following a back-and-forth with Moonda Mattress’s use of unapproved materials for their mattresses.

The closure was finalised following a phone conversation between an official of Moonda Mattress and a representative of the GSA.

Speaking during the closure of Moonda Mattress in Afienya, an official of the GSA stated, “ Your supervisor, can you call her to come, call her to come right now, we are coming to lock, tell all your workers to leave so that we can lock the place.

They should turn off all the machines, we are from the Standards Authority”.

The GSA official speaking to the supervisor of Moonda Mattress on the phone stated, “We are from the Standards Authority, we are here to lock your factory, you remember that we have been on this case back and forth with this mattress issue, and you are still producing with this material, August 20 has passed.

Today, we came here, and they are busily producing more. Once we are done locking, we can talk.

Also, in 2024, the Chinese-owned firm producing the Moonda brand of mattresses in Afienya was shut down by the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) for using uncertified products.

The GSA acted on a tip-off, conducted a market survey, which revealed the Chinese company was trading substandard mattresses using unapproved materials.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have reacted to the development saying, “bro said…. “when we are done locking, we can talk”.    This is the only Job Ghanaians know how to do very well”.

“So those screaming about unemployment, do you also think about the masses? They are producing with the wrong material, and they have been cautioned to stop using it, but they didn’t. So what do you expect them to do? Edo aa make the system work because a Ghanaian can’t do this in their country”, another Ghanaian stated.

“I’m concerned about the Ghanaian employees of this company. Unemployment under construction”, another netizen stated.

A netizen noted, “The same action was taken last year, but the company resumed production after a short while. Let’s see how this one goes, too”.

One more Ghanaian claimed the GSA officials just went there for money, “Just going there for money..Instead, you must focus on removing those dangerous consumable goods from the market. Don’t go and collapse a well-established company like this”.

“How many times will they be shutting the factory? These foreigners are not ready to comply. With the agreed standard, and GSA is also not serious”, a netizen added.

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“Your budget was ¢144m, you spent ¢333m, and you want to increase our tariffs” – PAC tackles ECG

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“Your budget was ¢144m, you spent ¢333m, and you want to increase our tariffs” – PAC tackles ECG

Samuel Atta-Mills, the ranking member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has tackled the management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for exceeding its budget by over GHC180 million.

According to Samuel Atta-Mills, it is mindboggling that the ECG spend all these, and still wants to increase the tariffs of Ghanaians.

Speaking during a PAC meeting on Tuesday, October 28, ranking member Samuel Atta-Mills stated, “It is extremely worrying. Before I refer you to the Attorney General for prosecution, let me go through some of these items. There are thirteen items in your budget that you exceeded, without approval from the board.

This happened in 2023. It is the way you guys spend money at ECG”, he added.

The list of ECGs’ approved budgetary allocations against unapproved expenditures for the year 2023 is as follows;

Foreign Training-GH¢31 Million —GH¢91 Million

Cleaning Expenses-GH¢2.8 Million—GH¢10.4 Million

Honorarium Expenses-GH¢3.8 Million—GH¢4.6 Million

Hotel Expenses-GH¢9.3 Million—GH¢12.2 Million

Staff Fuel-GH¢2.8 Million—GH¢7.9 Million

Communication Expenses-GH¢4.2 Million—GH¢7.9 Million

Consultancy Expenses-GH¢40 Million—GH¢58.6 Million

Industrial Relations-GH¢2 Million—GH¢13 Million

Stakeholder Expenses-GH¢3.1 Million—GH¢49 Million

Publicity Expenses-GH¢5.7 Million—GH¢21.8 Million

Professional Fees and Subscriptions-GH¢731k—GH¢1.5 Million

Overseas Travel Expenses-GH¢14 Million—GH¢29.8 Million

Call Centre Expenses-GH¢23.5 Million—GH¢29.3Million

“All these you did on your own without even board approval. Stakeholders’ expenses: your budget was 3.1 million, and you spent 49 million. And you want to increase our tariffs. Budget approval was for 144 million, and you spent 333 million, which is an excess of 189.2 million”.

He further recommended that the managers involved face the Attorney General for prosecution due to the financial indiscipline.

“This shows financial indiscipline. Those managers who were involved, I’m recommending that they need to face the Attorney General for prosecution,” he added.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have reacted to the mindboggling ECG expenses, saying, “Something really went wrong. Is it that they underestimated their budgeted revenue? Coz u can’t spend what u don’t have. Didn’t they use the previous ACTUALS as a guide to project the future? No internal Audit dept? Who was the Board Chair by then?”.

“@samuelattamills Honourable.. my humble opinion is this: let the Attorney General go to court… issue a bench warrant for Samuel Dubik Mahama to come answer for these moneys that were apparently “lost” during the time he was CEO, not the current CEO.. or I misunderstood you?”, another netizen added.

Another Ghanaian wrote, “Honestly, we don’t have to let this slide. If NDC say they are different from NPP, then they must do the needful. This is completely unacceptable.

The monies mentioned in these ECG, NSS scandals must be retrieved first, and the culprits must be imprisoned”.

Additionally, a netizen suggested, “They should bring the former ECG boss.  And Honourable Afenyo Markins was on the board of the ECG or even the ECG chair, not sure. This rot happened under him”.

One more netizen added, “Shocking!! So this is how some people are managing our state-owned institutions. And surprisingly, these wasteful expenditures have been going on for years. Where were the auditors and the board of directors? As for this country, corruption will never be eradicated with this attitude”.

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“Attorney General’s place is in the court” – Afenyo-Markin to AG Ayine

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“Attorney General’s place is in the court” – Afenyo-Markin to AG Ayine

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader in parliament, has told the Attorney General and his deputy that their place is in the courtroom to combat corruption, not in the media.

The minority leader alleged that anytime the NDC government is under pressure, the Attorney General holds a press conference to distract Ghanaians and prejudice potential court cases.

Afenyo-Markin further condemned the Attorney General’s frequent press conferences regarding ongoing corruption investigations.

Speaking in an exclusive interview on JoyNews, Mr Afenyo-Markin explained, “Since they (NDC) assumed office, apart from the PR when they are hot, they only come and then announce a so-called corruption they are investigating somewhere. That’s their playbook now.

Anytime the government is under pressure, the Attorney General would do a press conference”, he claimed.

The minority leader added, “Attorney General’s place is in the court. My respected friend, the MP who is the Attorney General, and his deputy, I want them to know that their place is in a court.

When they are updating you and undermining the place of the court, and disrespecting the rights of people, pronouncing people guilty even before going to court.

Perhaps they are waiting for Baffoe Bonnie to become Chief Justice, so they can control the court, which I wonder how they are going to do that”.

The minority leader’s remarks follow those of Dr Dominic Ayine, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, who revealed that the National Service ghost names scandal now stands at GHC2.2 billion and not GHC548 million.

According to the Attorney General, following a forensic audit by the Auditor-General, a new figure of GHC2.2 billion has been uncovered to be the amount of money stolen.

He revealed that, per this new information, the charge sheet against the suspects will be amended for fresh charges to be brought against these suspects.

Speaking at the press briefing on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Dr Dominic Ayine added, “ I wish to announce that the Auditor-General has conducted a forensic audit into the National Service scandal, and the total amount of money stolen or illegally spent now stands at GHC2.2 billion and not the GHC548 million that was uncovered by my investigators as at June 2025.

I have here a copy of the Auditor-General’s report. We are going to base upon this in some cases and amend our charge sheet in other to bring fresh charges,” he stated.

The Attorney General further revealed investigations are still ongoing in respect to the All African Games, Mathematical sets contract, Bank of Ghana new building, stadia renovation and the National Cathedral project.

“In the case of the National Cathedral, we have requested that the Auditor-General should conduct another forensic audit, and he is being helped by one of the big four accounting companies,” he remarked.

Also, Dr Ayine accused Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba, a former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company, of acquiring luxury assets by misappropriating public funds during his tenure.

According to the Attorney General, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have traced several properties and bank transactions linked to Abdul-Wahab.

Speaking at the press briefing on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Dr Dominic Ayine detailed, “Seven entities linked to Mr Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife were used as vehicles to receive and to launder the proceeds of crime from Buffer Stock. The money laundering took the form of property acquisitions across the country, including real estate and luxury goods, using the same entities.

Bank documents obtained by the EOCO reveal that, within the period that the suspects operated the criminal enterprise, Mr Hanan Abdul-Wahab, his wife and their entities became the largest depositors of Republic Bank”.

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“We will not boycott Baffoe Bonnie vetting” – Afenyo-Markin

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“We will not boycott Baffoe Bonnie vetting” – Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader, has confirmed that the minority in parliament will be part of the much anticipated parliamentary vetting of President John Dramani Mahama’s Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

According to Afenyo-Markin, all their cards are on the table, and they are not going to boycott Baffoe Bonnie vetting.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews, Afenyo-Markin stated, “All our cards are on the table. Boycotting is out. Anybody who is expecting us to boycott, I say here and now, we will never boycott it. We will do what is right. All our cards are on the table. We’ll get there”.

He confirmed the minority’s commitment to their legislative duties under Article 144(1) of the Constitution.

Mr Afenyo-Markin, however, insisted, “He [Baffoe-Bonnie] himself must know that there is a Chief Justice. He himself must know. Yes, he knows he’s acting, and he knows that there’s a substantive Chief Justice”.

“The woman has a case before you challenging the processes. You’ve refused to empanel the court. You know that you are to empanel. If you want to rule, empanel the court, determine the matter and then bring a finality, then we can talk”, he challenged.

Meanwhile, Parliament’s Appointments Committee will on Monday, November 10, 2025, vet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

The official notice revealed the session will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Committee Rooms 1, 2, and 3 at the New Administration Block.

The news comes after Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has officially referred the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice to Parliament’s Appointments Committee.

On Tuesday, October 21, the Speaker, in a communication to Parliament, stated the House had received formal correspondence from the Presidency regarding the nomination.

The Speaker then forwarded the matter to the Appointments Committee for further action.

Furthermore,  Gertrude Torkornoo, the former Chief Justice, ran to court, filing a legal challenge to halt the vetting and appointment of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s next Chief Justice.

The former Chief Justice, in her suit filed at the High Court, seeks to nullify all actions taken by the Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang Committee, which was established to investigate petitions leading to her removal.

Gertrude Torkornoo is asking the court to declare the committee’s proceedings invalid and to nullify the Presidential Warrant that affected her removal from office.

According to a report, her application was filed through her lawyer, Kwabena Adu-Kusi, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, submitted two reports to support her legal challenge.

One of the reports from a committee chaired by Justice Dr Owusu-Dapaa, and the other from the National Signals Bureau.

In both reports, Francis Baiden was identified as a Judicial Service staff member in charge of the e-Justice system, as the prime suspect in the tampering of judicial documents.

She argued that it is illogical to remove her from office for transferring Biden after evidence showed he was involved in tampering with documents in the Gyakye Quayson case.

Torkornoo, in her suit, also points out that Justice Baffoe-Bonnie transferred judges when he became Acting Chief Justice, which she claimed was unfair that her transfer decision is being treated as a removable offence while similar actions by Baffoe-Bonnie were not questioned.

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Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to be vetted as CJ on November 10

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Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to be vetted as CJ on November 10

Parliament’s Appointments Committee will on Monday, November 10, 2025, vet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for the position of Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.

The official notice revealed the session will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Committee Rooms 1, 2, and 3 at the New Administration Block.

The news comes after Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has officially referred the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice to Parliament’s Appointments Committee.

On Tuesday, October 21, the Speaker, in a communication to Parliament, stated the House had received formal correspondence from the Presidency regarding the nomination.

The Speaker then forwarded the matter to the Appointments Committee for further action.

However, Gertrude Torkornoo, the former Chief Justice has ran to court, filing a legal challenge to halt the vetting and appointment of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s next Chief Justice.

The former Chief Justice, in her suit filed at the High Court, seeks to nullify all actions taken by the Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang Committee, which was established to investigate petitions leading to her removal.

Gertrude Torkornoo is asking the court to declare the committee’s proceedings invalid and to nullify the Presidential Warrant that affected her removal from office.

According to a report, her application was filed through her lawyer, Kwabena Adu-Kusi, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, submitted two reports to support her legal challenge.

One of the reports from a committee chaired by Justice Dr Owusu-Dapaa, and the other from the National Signals Bureau.

In both reports, Francis Baiden was identified as a Judicial Service staff member in charge of the e-Justice system, as the prime suspect in the tampering of judicial documents.

She argued that it is illogical to remove her from office for transferring Biden after evidence showed he was involved in tampering with documents in the Gyakye Quayson case.

Torkornoo, in her suit, also points out that Justice Baffoe-Bonnie transferred judges when he became Acting Chief Justice, which she claimed was unfair that her transfer decision is being treated as a removable offence while similar actions by Baffoe-Bonnie were not questioned.

Additionally, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader, has confirmed that the minority in parliament will be part of the highly anticipated parliamentary vetting of President John Dramani Mahama’s Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

According to Afenyo-Markin, all their cards are on the table, and they are not going to boycott Baffoe Bonnie vetting.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews, Afenyo-Markin stated, “All our cards are on the table. Boycotting is out. Anybody who is expecting us to boycott, I say here and now, we will never boycott it. We will do what is right. All our cards are on the table. We’ll get there”.

He confirmed the minority’s commitment to their legislative duties under Article 144(1) of the Constitution.

Mr Afenyo-Markin, however, insisted, “He [Baffoe-Bonnie] himself must know that there is a Chief Justice. He himself must know. Yes, he knows he’s acting, and he knows that there’s a substantive Chief Justice”.

“The woman has a case before you challenging the processes. You’ve refused to empanel the court. You know that you are to empanel. If you want to rule, empanel the court, determine the matter and then bring a finality, then we can talk”, he challenged.

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OSP invites DVLA boss for probe over GH¢4m bribe attempt claims 

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OSP invites DVLA boss for probe over GH¢4m bribe attempt claims 

Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Julius Neequaye Kotey, has been invited by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for questioning.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) invitation comes after the DVLA boss revealed he rejected a GH¢4 million bribe to stop implementing the new Digitalised Vehicle Registration Plate (DP) policy.

The DVLA boss, in an interview, revealed some powerful individuals had tried to influence him to abandon the initiative.

According to the OSP, it is seeking further information from the DVLA boss to verify the allegation and identify those purportedly involved in the GH¢4 million bribery attempt.

The DVLA boss was quoted by Angel TV Ghana to have stated, “ I rejected GHS4 m bribery cash to stop implementing the new DP plate policy”.

Meanwhile, Julius Neequaye Kotey and the technical team have outlined the upcoming nationwide vehicle registration reforms, aimed at modernising the system, enhancing security, and addressing longstanding issues like plate abuse and data inaccuracies.

The DVLA Justifications for the New System include,

Database Cleanup: Builds a credible, updated vehicle registry to tackle stolen/unaccustomed vehicles and fraud (e.g., easy plate duplication from garages).

State-Controlled Printing: Plates will be produced in-house by DVLA (not private entities) after verification, reducing unauthorised access.

Owner Identification: Links plates to verified owners to boost public safety, crime prevention (e.g., vehicles in crimes), road enforcement, and regional harmonisation (e.g., ECOWAS integration).

Best Practices: Aligns with global standards for reliable data and anti-fraud measures.

Some Ghanaians have reacted to the DVLA boss’s comments, saying, “If you really mean to fight corruption, you take it further by reporting to the security agencies and not just tell us”.

Another netizen added, “Where’s the proof?Anumdwa nkoaa na y3 Ghanafo)

If indeed you were giving that cash and u rejected, come with at 1 / 2 SOLID evidence. We’ve gone past those days when people brag about their patriotism just for popularity and sympathy. Mention names. Give us something concrete”.

“Where’s the proof? You should be reporting to the appropriate agency, and that person or group should be facing the law by now. If you didn’t do that, then spare us the propaganda and seeking public sympathy after you embarrassed yourself at the committee”, another netizen wrote.

In a related matter, Abena Osei Asare, the Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has clashed with Julius Neequaye Kotey over the digital number plate rollout.

The heated exchange was about concerns raised PAC chair about privacy and data protection under the DVLA’s new digitisation initiative.

The DVLA is introducing number plates embedded with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips.

According to the DVLA boss, the  RFID chips would enhance security and curb vehicle-related criminality.

The DVLA boss explained that the RFID-enabled plates would make it very difficult for external entities to tamper with or replicate vehicle information.

Nonetheless, PAC Chair Abena Osei Asare sought clarity on the scope of data to be embedded, whether the plates would bear vehicle owners’ surnames.

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Ken Agyapong promised me a ministerial appointment, but I am for Bawumia – Oda MP

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Ken Agyapong promised me a ministerial appointment, but I am for Bawumia – Oda MP

Alexander Akwasi Acquah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akim Oda, has said Kennedy Agyapong, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant promised him a ministerial appointment if he became president while he was contesting the NPP flagbearership in 2023.

According to the Oda MP, Kennedy Agyapong made the promise when he visited the Akim Oda constituency to campaign.

He revealed Ken Agyapong assured residents that he was among the two MPs from the Eastern Region he would appoint as ministers.

The Oda MP highlighted that he rejected Kennedy Agyapong to support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as he believed the latter had the potential to win the election.

Speaking in an interview on Wontumi TV on October 24, 2025, the Akim Oda MP explained, “In my constituency, people are saying I want Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to win so he can give me an appointment. So, I met my delegates and asked them: if they voted for me and Bawumia also wins and gives me an appointment, is that bad? They said no”.

“When we came to power, I didn’t get any appointment. It was only six months before the elections that I was made Deputy Minister of Health.”

He continued, “But prior to the election, Hon Kennedy Agyapong came to my constituency to campaign and told the people that the first two ministers he would appoint from the Eastern Region, I was part of because of my hard work.

“If I had known Kennedy would win, I would have followed him, but I ignored that and supported Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.”

“Another person has also promised me the Health Minister position,” he added.

Also, Alhassan Tampuli Sulemana, the Member of Parliament for Gushegu, has said the former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Omo and Pepsodent.

The lawmaker likened Dr Bawumia to Ghanaian consumers who always refer to any washing powder as Omo or any toothpaste to Pepsodent.

According to Alhassan Tampuli Sulemana, Dr Bawumia is NPP’s most preferred and marketable candidate to lead the party into the 2028 election.

He emphasised that Bawumia’s name has become synonymous with the NPP’s potential flagbearer.

Speaking in an interview with Channel One TV on October 23, 2025, Alhassan Tampuli Sulemana stated, “Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is our Omo, he’s our Pepsodent.

He recounted feedback from his constituents, “Some of them are saying, Dr Bawumia is like a well-marketed product. He’s the one that we have marketed more. And some of them even told us, Now look, we still even have his t-shirts.

So, if you go and bring somebody, as a matter of fact, if you bring some of the other aspirants to this community, nobody will recognise them”, Tampuli claimed.

He further insisted the decision to support Dr Bawumia was based on a careful assessment of all five contenders.

“We have seen them, we have weighed their capacity. We have weighed their likelihood of capturing political power for the NPP and in all humility… We have weighed them and we have sieved their strengths, their weaknesses. And we think that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is the best person to lead us to the promised land”, he stated.

Meanwhile, Sixty-three (63) Members of Parliament of the New Patriotic Party have thrown their support for the former vice president and flagbearer hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

According to the Sixty-three MPs,  they are confident in Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s leadership and his commitment to Ghana’s development.

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NIB arrest six officials of the Scholarship Secretariat

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NIB arrest six officials of the Scholarship Secretariat

The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) have arrested six officials of the Scholarship Secretariat.

The six official arrests follow the ongoing audit into the institution’s operations.

Reports suggest the six were arrested and taken into custody some weeks ago and were later granted bail with further investigations pending.

Meanwhile, the NIB have yet to disclose details of the alleged offences or the specific findings that led to their arrest.

The arrest followed the alleged irregularities under the former leadership of the Secretariat.

The current Registrar, Alexander Asafo-Agyei, since assuming office, have been raising an alarm about the lack of accountability in the Secretariat’s previous administration.

In related news, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, the current Registrar of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, has exposed irregularities in the awarding of scholarships under the former Akufo-Addo government.

The Registrar of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat highlighted that an audit of scholarships awarded under the leadership of the former registrar, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, revealed a worrying outcome.

Speaking in a recent interview shared by Kumasi-based Nhyira FM on X, on September 8, 2025, the host read portions of a sponsorship letter signed by the former registrar.

“We confirm that Peter Mensah has been awarded a financial scholarship by the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat to study LLM Law at Brunel University, London, United Kingdom, which commenced in January 2022. The scholarship covers Mensah and his dependent listed above, and it includes all student tuition fees of £17,875 and living expenses of £16,008 per annum. It also covers his dependent and spouse, Gifty Afia Oware-Mensah’s living expenses of £8,160”.

Alex Asafo-Agyei detailed, “The Peter Mensah mentioned is the husband of the very Gifty Oware we all know as the former Deputy Director General of the National Service Authority.

By the mere fact that Peter Mensah was awarded a government scholarship at Brunel, the Scholarship Secretariat used government money, which is £8,160, to also sponsor his wife because Peter Mensah is traveling to study, and his wife, Gifty Oware, has to travel with him to keep him warm. How?” he questioned.

He added, “Even her ticket to travel with her husband was paid for by the Scholarship Secretariat. What crime has the Scholarship Secretariat committed? While we have actual students whose tuitions and stipends are yet to be paid amidst their threats of demonstration, we have sponsored somebody and their entire family as if we are conducting an American lottery program”.

Ghana Scholarship Secretariat described the case of Gifty Oware and her husband as the tip of the iceberg.

 Another sponsorship letter read by the registrar stated, “We confirm that Portia Adu Donyina has been awarded a financial scholarship by the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat to study Public Health and Community Studies at Coventry University, UK. The scholarship commenced in February 2021 and ends in February 2022.

The scholarship covers Portia Adu Donyina and her dependents listed above, including all tuition fees of £15,100 and living expenses of £12,180. It also covers her dependents: Joseph Dwamena (spouse), living expenses of £7,605 per annum, and £6,120 per annum each for Nana Yaa Nhyira Dwamena (daughter) and Awurabena Kwakyewaa Dwamena (daughter)”.

Meanwhile, George Opare Addo, the Youth Development and Empowerment Minister, has said Ghana’s scholarships were administered like selling tomatoes in the market.

According to George Opare Addo, based on the investigation conducted by the Fourth Estate, scholarships in Ghana were administered like selling tomatoes.

“Nana Konadu sold her jewellery to raise funds for campaign” – Nana Oye

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“Nana Konadu sold her jewellery to raise funds for campaign” – Nana Oye

Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, the former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has said the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, sold her jewellery to raise funds for the campaign.

According to Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Nana Konadu is a trailblazer who redefined women’s participation in Ghanaian politics.

She highlighted her unmatched role in mobilising women for political work, changing the face of politics in Ghana.

Speaking in an interview after a government delegation visited the Agyeman-Rawlings family, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo stated, “Even at times, she would sell her jewellery and personal belongings just to raise funds to continue to campaign or to continue to mobilise”.

“Our previous First Ladies were not as active as she was, but she made the role one that helped their respective husbands to also develop their countries,” Nana Oye noted.

Nana Oye further acclaimed the late former First Lady’s courage and ambition, and recalled her iconic message, “Be Bold.”

She also noted Nana Konadu’s pioneering advocacy for women’s rights, notably her influence in the PNDC Law 111, which ensured widows and children are protected after the death of a husband or father.

“From then until now, women are not sacked from their houses when their husbands die; children are not destitute because of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings,” she said.

“Today, we are remembering a matriarch, a woman dedicated to the cause of Ghana and the cause of women in Ghana. May she rest in power,” she added.

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.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings will 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.

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“I have declared my assets to OSP; legal action is to settle the law and procedure” – Adom-Otchere

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“I have declared my assets to OSP; legal action is to settle the law and procedure” – Adom-Otchere

The former Ghana Airports Company Board Chairman, Paul Adom-Otchere, has clarified his reasoning for dragging the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to court.

Reports had earlier suggested, Paul Adom-Otchere was challenging the OSP directive requiring him to declare his properties and income.

The veteran broadcaster filed his case at the  High Court of Justice, Accra, under suit number GJ/0068/2026.

In the court documents, Adom-Otchere is seeking judicial review.

He argues that the OSP directive issued on August 4, 2025, is unlawful and amounts to an abuse of power.

Adom-Otchere is calling on the court to quash the directive on the grounds that it violates the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act.

The lawsuit also detailed that the threats of legal consequences, property confiscation, and detention issued following the directive constitute harassment which violates Adom-Otchere’s fundamental human rights.

He is also seeking an order to prevent the OSP from detaining him or otherwise curtailing his liberties.

The Adom-Otchere case is being handled by Dame & Partners, with lawyers Yaw Boampong and Adu Brempong representing the applicant.

However, in a post on Facebook, shared by Good Evening Ghana’s official page, Paul Adom-Otchere clarified he had already filled the forms requested by the OSP and submitted the same on the 23rd October, 2025.

He added that the purpose of the legal action is to settle the law and procedure on the matter.

The post stated, “The attention of Paul Adom-Otchere has been drawn to reports which suggest that he seeks to institute a legal action to prevent the OSP from having access to information on his assets through an asset declaration form issued by the OSP.

For the avoidance of doubt, Mr Adom-Otchere already filled the forms requested by the OSP and submitted the same, on the 23rd October, 2025”.

He added, “He submitted a letter of protest, dated the 23rd of October, 2025, and attached the same to the form,  indicating concern about the process.

As a matter of record, the OSP’s Assets declaration forms have been completed and submitted to the OSP on the 23rd of October, 2025.

Mr Adom-Otchere remains committed to assisting the OSP to bring finality to the issues in question. The purpose of the legal action is to settle the law and procedure on the matter”.

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Some months ago, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) ordered Paul Adom-Otchere to present himself for questioning in a revenue assurance audit deal.

Adom-Octhere was later detained after he failed to meet the OSP bail conditions of providing two landed properties.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) later announced that they have accepted the revised bail conditions proposed by Paul Adom Otchere’s legal team.

Adom-Otchere later returned home to his family after Jospong Group of Companies acted as surety, meeting the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) revised bail conditions.

Adom-Otchere is under investigation by the OSP for suspected corruption and corruption-related offences in the award of a revenue assurance contract by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) to Evatex Limited.

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“Cedi is our only currency, stop pricing of goods and services in the US dollar” – Ato Forson

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“Cedi is our only currency, stop pricing of goods and services in the US dollar” – Ato Forson

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, has urged businesses against trading or pricing goods and services in US dollars.

According to Ato Forson, the pricing of goods and services in US dollars undermines the cedi value.

Speaking at the official launch of the Cedi @60 celebration, Dr Forson explained, “We must eschew the act that seeks to undermine the cedi value of the currency, particularly, the pricing of goods and services in foreign currency, the US dollar. Let me use this opportunity to stress that as Ghanaians, the Ghana cedi remains the only legal tender”.

“The US dollar is not our currency; the cedi is our only currency. The continuous pricing of goods and services in the US dollar will only hurt us. Let’s stop it and let’s stop it now. The cedi is the only currency we have, let’s protect it, let’s trade with it and let’s defend it with all vim within us. Let’s talk about the cedi with pride and not as a burden,” he advised.

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson further reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to maintaining stability.

“I want to use this opportunity to commit that the government of Ghana remains committed, and we shall stay the course to ensure that the Ghana cedi remains stable and that the gains we are seeing are maintained,” Dr. Forson stated.

“As citizens, we also have a role to play. We must uphold the sanctity of the cedi as a legal tender by preserving it with dignity and protecting it jealously,” he added.

Also, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has revealed that Ghana has made an economic turnaround under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.

The BoG Governor noted that coordinated and difficult policy measures have yielded tangible results for the country.

Also speaking at the launch of the 60th anniversary of the Ghana Cedi in Accra, he stated, “Under the leadership of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, and Her Excellency the Vice President, and through coordinated, difficult but necessary policy actions, I am happy to say that Ghana has turned a decisive corner and indeed the evidence is compelling”.

He highlighted that Ghana’s gross international reserves currently stand at approximately $12 billion.

The BoG Governor added, “Headline inflation now at 9.4% as of September 2025, and we expect it to end the year even far lower. The cedi has appreciated by 37% as at October 17, and according to the World Bank, it is the best-performing currency in sub-Saharan Africa for the first eight months of 2025.

“Our gross international reserves are currently around $12 billion, which is providing a robust cushion against external volatility and restoring our investor confidence.”

Court throws out Akosua Serwaa’s injunction attempting to halt Daddy Lumba’s burial

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Court throws out Akosua Serwaa’s injunction attempting to halt Daddy Lumba’s burial

The Kumasi High Court has thrown out an injunction application filed by the wife of the late Daddy Lumba, Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, to halt the highlife legend’s burial and funeral arrangements.

Akosua Serwaa Fosuh’s injunction application sought to block the head of the extended family and Odo Broni, also identified as his spouse, from proceeding with funeral rites.

The case was presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur.  

Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, the wife of the late Daddy Lumba, was seeking a court injunction to halt the funeral, demanding recognition as the sole legal widow and the right to perform traditional rites.

According to court documents, her legal team is contesting the legitimacy of the arrangements, arguing that they were made without her knowledge, consent, or involvement.

“PRAYING this Honourable Court for an Order restraining the Defendants, their agents, assigns, workmen, etc., from either collecting the body of the late CHARLES KWADWO FOSU a.k.a. DADDY LUMBA from the morgue and performing the burial and final funeral rites of the deceased, upon the grounds set out in the accompanying Affidavit,” the writ stated.

However, the Lawyers for the Fosu Royal Family of Parkoso and Nsuta have told Akosua Serwah that Daddy Lumba’s family only recognises Priscilla Ofori, also known as Odo Broni, as the wife of the musician.

According to the lawyers, Akosua Serwaa refused to relocate to Ghana some 15 years with Daddy Lumba for medical treatment.

The Lawyers further revealed that Akosua Serwaa wrote to Daddy Lumba of her intentions to initiate a divorce, and even presented Lumba’s drinks to his family, signifying the dissolution of their marriage.

In related news, an associate of the family, Papa Shee, levelled some allegations against Lumba’s ‘mistress’, Odo Broni.

According to Papa Shee, Odo Broni conducted Daddy Lumba’s post-mortem examination without the knowledge or consent of his family.

Speaking in an interview on Adom FM, Papa Shee claimed, “We had a meeting after the one-week observation for Lumba, and that was when it came as a shock to us that the post-mortem had already been done. That was when it was disclosed, and when we asked, the family head didn’t know anything about it. Akosua Serwaa didn’t know, and even Lumba’s sister had no idea.

“It was at that meeting we all found out that the lady who was living with Lumba, Odo Broni, was the one who went ahead with the post-mortem without informing the family or his original wife. Odo Broni was the one who signed for the post-mortem, and her sister stood in as a witness. She has since admitted to it, saying she didn’t know she was supposed to inform the family,” Papa Shee said.

Meanwhile, the lawyer for Akosua Serwaa’s lawyer, William Kusi, had earlier quizzed Ghanaians about whether a slay queen can be a widow or perform widowhood rites.

William Kusi questioned Odo Broni’s legitimacy, referring to her as a  “slay queen”.

In a viral video shortly after court proceedings, amidst the legal dispute over Daddy Lumba’s widowhood rights, Akosua Serwaa’s lawyer speaking to the media stated, “I ask, can a slay queen be a widow? I’m asking the Akans, can a slay queen perform widowhood rites? So slayqueens and people who snatch other women’s husbands have no business with widowhood rites.”

“Akosuah Serwaa is at peace; she has no problem with anybody. If you even check social media, the people sympathising with Akosua Serwaa are a lot. Anyone who is not a slay queen supports her,” he stated.

“I’m not denying the challenges associated with SHS students keeping their hair, but…” – Tyrone Iras Marhguy

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“I’m not denying the challenges associated with SHS students keeping their hair, but…” – Tyrone Iras Marhguy

Tyrone Iras Marhguy, a Computer Engineering Student, University of Pennsylvania and a former Student, Achimota School, has noted the challenges associated with SHS students keeping their hair.

According to Tyrone Iras Marhguy, he is not denying the challenges associated with SHS students keeping their hair, but obstacles shouldn’t excuse inaction.

Tyrone Iras Marhguy highlighted that some changes must come gradually.

His comments come following the growing debate on the strict directive on approved hairstyles for Senior High School students across the country.

In a long write-up on X, he wrote, “I understand the diverse views on whether we should keep our hair. I also get the fears: beauty competition among students and maintenance challenges, as my good friend Frederick Arkoh also pointed out. He told anecdotal scenes when @AchimotaSchool briefly allowed sneakers; it was a mess! Soon, classrooms filled with flashing red-green-blue shoes and rivalry until Motown rightfully demanded the familiar “Achimota” sandals.

However, these real challenges were summarized as “We are moulding character so that we won’t tolerate long hair.” Then came a straw man about beauty pageants and the slippery claim that keeping hair would somehow lead to no shoes, then no clothes, no school, no education, and finally, no Ghana”.

He added, “I’m not denying its challenges, but obstacles shouldn’t excuse inaction. None of us will have air in our lungs in 2325, but will future lads and lasses still shave their heads in the name of “moulding character”? Moulded into what, exactly? If shorter hair means better character, then no hair must mean perfection; it’s a conversation for another day.

Some changes must come gradually, but they begin with acknowledgement. After the first sem at the @Penn, I remember my silent frustration with my WASSCE Science (Elective ICT) curriculum. I thought I had a modern background, but it was QBasic 64, a useful yet relic beneath modern demands. Yet it remains, while Python is barely taught. Maybe it is a lack of infrastructure (I thought), but you don’t need GPUs and supercomputers to learn Python or C programming at school? That conversation may soon be visited, and if faulty, revised.

If we forbid discussion about our problems, we only preserve them”.

Meanwhile, Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has appealed to parents to cooperate with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to enforce the hairstyle rules in Senior High Schools (SHS).

The Education Minister highlighted that the strict directive on approved hairstyles for Senior High School students is aimed at promoting uniformity, discipline and equity among students.

Speaking at a stakeholder engagement at the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Accra, on Monday, October 27, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “After a certain age, when they get into tertiary institutions, they are free to wear what kind of hairstyle they want, but not at the basic, secondary level.

“Therefore, I demand the cooperation and support of parents for the GES to strictly and religiously enforce this directive”.

“It’s for the purpose of uniformity. And as I indicated, if we give in to hair, tomorrow it will be shoe, the kind of shoe to wear or not to wear,” he said.

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Paul Adom-Otchere drags OSP to court

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Paul Adom-Otchere drags OSP to court

The former Ghana Airports Company Board Chairman, Paul Adom-Otchere, has dragged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to court.

Paul Adom-Otchere is challenging the OSP directive requiring him to declare his properties and income.

The veteran broadcaster filed his case at the  High Court of Justice, Accra, under suit number GJ/0068/2026.

In the court documents, Adom-Otchere is seeking judicial review.

He argues that the OSP directive issued on August 4, 2025, is unlawful and amounts to an abuse of power.

Adom-Otchere is calling on the court to quash the directive on the grounds that it violates the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act.

The lawsuit also detailed that the threats of legal consequences, property confiscation, and detention issued following the directive constitute harassment which violates Adom-Otchere’s fundamental human rights.

He is also seeking an order to prevent the OSP from detaining him or otherwise curtailing his liberties.

The Adom-Otchere case is being handled by Dame & Partners, with lawyers Yaw Boampong and Adu Brempong representing the applicant.

It will be recalled, Adom-Otchere had claimed he had no landed property to meet the OSP bail conditions when he was detained.

Speaking on Channel One TV, Adom-Otchere lamented, “The issue of no landed property has been discussed in a way that I feel disappointed by a big lawyer who said he knows that I have four properties in Accra and that he is going to show them. He said it on a media platform, and I sent him a text, Please, in two weeks, can you show the property?”

He said I have landed properties. I know Paul Adom-Otchere has given money to somebody, some of these wild allegations they throw about. I keep asking if a person lives in a house for 20 years and says, I don’t have landed property, why is that awkward? The house address is available, the Lands Commission is available, everyone can check,” he added.

Adom Otchere added, “I even look at it as a bit chauvinistic… If a man and a woman live together and have a house, it is believed that it belongs to the man. But people act differently”.

“I have no landed property in my name, and that is easily verifiable,” he reaffirmed.

Backgroud

Some months ago the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) ordered Paul Adom-Otchere to present himself for questioning in a revenue assurance audit deal.

Adom-Octhere was later detained after he failed to meet the OSP bail conditions of providing two landed properties.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) later announced that they have accepted the revised bail conditions proposed by Paul Adom Otchere’s legal team.

Adom-Otchere later returned home to his family after Jospong Group of Companies acted as surety, meeting the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) revised bail conditions.

Adom-Otchere, is under investigation by the OSP for suspected corruption and corruption-related offences in the award of a revenue assurance contract by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) to Evatex Limited.

14 construction workers rescued in Roman Ridge building collapse

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14 construction workers rescued in Roman Ridge building collapse

The information gathered revealed that fourteen construction workers have been rescued in the Roman Ridge building collapse

The building under construction at the premises of the Architectural Engineering Group at Roman Ridge has collapsed, trapping several workers beneath the rubble.

Emergency response teams from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) rushed to the scene and managed to rescue about 14 construction workers, who were found in critical condition.

The victims, many of whom sustained severe injuries, have been transported to the 37 Military Hospital and the Ridge Hospital for urgent medical attention.

Ghana’s emergency response team, led by the GNFS Headquarters and supported by the National Ambulance Service and the Police, are at the scene.

Rescue operations are still ongoing as authorities work to locate any remaining victims.

On a Facebook page, the GNFS announced the incident occurred earlier in the day.

The situation has sent workers and nearby residents into panic.

The Emergency response teams have cordoned off the area as part of safety measures, while an investigation is expected to be launched to determine the cause of the collapse.

The correct number of people trapped and the cause of the collapse are yet to be confirmed.

Some Ghanaians have reacted to the development, saying, “If they do structural integrity tests on most buildings in Accra, most won’t survive! Builders and regulators cut corners, but the beautiful thing is that you can’t cheat nature! If you cut corners and build, one day ur building would be exposed”.

Another netizen wrote,“We have a nation of Structural, Geotechnical Engineers, Architects, Building Technologists, but no.. Masons would rather be used because ‘he’s got experience”…

Also, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has directed the site manager of a collapsed building at Roman Ridge to immediately halt all construction.

The incident involved a three-storey building under construction being undertaken by Fabrico Builders.

The building is located between a 10-storey high-rise apartment and the Ghana Institute of Engineering at Roman Ridge.

Investigations are now underway to determine the cause of Tuesday’s structural collapse at the Roman Ridge Engineering Centre.

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“I rejected a GHS4m bribe to stop implementing the new DP plate” – DVLA boss

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“I rejected a GHS4m bribe to stop implementing the new DP plate” – DVLA boss

Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Julius Neequaye Kotey, has revealed he rejected a GHS4 million bribe to stop implementing the new DP plate.

The DVLA boss was quoted by Angel TV Ghana to have stated, “ I rejected GHS4 m bribery cash to stop implementing the new DP plate policy”.

Meanwhile, Julius Neequaye Kotey and the technical team have outlined the upcoming nationwide vehicle registration reforms, aimed at modernising the system, enhancing security, and addressing longstanding issues like plate abuse and data inaccuracies.

The DVLA Justifications for the New System include,

Database Cleanup: Builds a credible, updated vehicle registry to tackle stolen/unaccustomed vehicles and fraud (e.g., easy plate duplication from garages).

State-Controlled Printing: Plates will be produced in-house by DVLA (not private entities) after verification, reducing unauthorised access.

Owner Identification: Links plates to verified owners to boost public safety, crime prevention (e.g., vehicles in crimes), road enforcement, and regional harmonisation (e.g., ECOWAS integration).

Best Practices: Aligns with global standards for reliable data and anti-fraud measures.

Some Ghanaians have reacted to the DVLA boss’s comments, saying, “If you really mean to fight corruption, you take it further by reporting to the security agencies and not just tell us”.

Another netizen added, “Where’s the proof?Anumdwa nkoaa na y3 Ghanafo)

If indeed you were giving that cash and u rejected, come with at 1 / 2 SOLID evidence. We’ve gone past those days where people brag about their patriotism just for popularity and sympathy. Mention names. Give us something concrete”.

“Where’s the proof? You should be reporting to the appropriate agency, and that person or group should be facing the law by now. If you didn’t do that, then spare us the propaganda and seeking public sympathy after you embarrassed yourself at the committee”, another netizen wrote.

In a related matter, Abena Osei Asare, the Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has clashed with Julius Neequaye Kotey over the digital number plate rollout.

The heated exchange was about concerns raised PAC chair about privacy and data protection under the DVLA’s new digitisation initiative.

The DVLA is introducing number plates embedded with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips.

According to the DVLA boss, the  RFID chips would enhance security and curb vehicle-related criminality.

The DVLA boss explained that the RFID-enabled plates would make it very difficult for external entities to tamper with or replicate vehicle information.

Nonetheless, PAC Chair Abena Osei Asare sought clarity on the scope of data to be embedded, whether the plates would bear vehicle owners’ surnames.

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Paul Afoko returns to the NPP; declares his intention to contest Chairmanship position

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Paul Afoko returns to the NPP; declares his intention to contest Chairmanship position

Paul Afoko, the former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has returned to the party, declaring his intention to contest for the party’s National Chairmanship position.

 In a statement, Paul Afoko wrote, “After extensive reflection and encouragement from many well-meaning members, supporters, and stakeholders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), I am honoured to formally announce my intention to contest for the position of National Chairman in the upcoming election of national officers”.

He explained, “This decision has not been taken lightly. It comes after careful consideration and in response to the consistent calls for renewed leadership rooted in the founding values and democratic ideals of our Party”.

Paul Afoko reaffirmed his loyalty to the NPP despite past challenges.

“While the journey has not been without its trials, I have always chosen to prioritise the unity and progress of the NPP above all else. My focus now, as it has always been, is on the future — one where our Party stands re-energised, inclusive, and better positioned to deliver on its promise to the Ghanaian people.”

“In the coming weeks, I will engage more broadly with Party faithful and the media to share my vision, ideas, and plans to lead the NPP with integrity, transparency, and a renewed sense of purpose. Let us look ahead together.”

It will be recalled that Paul Afoko was suspended in 2015 as the NPP’s National Chairman following a decision by the party’s National Executive Committee.

His suspension followed a recommendation from the NPP’s Disciplinary Committee after the Council of Elders.

He was accused of working against the then-flagbearer, Akufo-Addo’s ahead of the 2016 general elections.

Meanwhile, Paul Afoko had earlier said it was wrong of the NPP to extend an olive branch and then impose conditions.

The former NPP chairman added that if the party’s goal is to bring people back together, then the party cannot put hurdles in their way.

Speaking on Okay FM with host Kwame Nkrumah Tikese, Paul Afoko stated, “The olive branch extended by the NPP is a good thing,” he said, acknowledging the effort at reconciliation. “But it is wrong for the party to impose conditions on the amnesty. There should be no conditions or rules tied to the return of former members.”

 “If you want to bring people back together for a common goal, then you cannot at the same time put hurdles in their way. That is not reconciliation,” he stressed.

Paul Afoko further urged the party to implement a more inclusive posture to restore true unity, rather than creating rules that, in his view, could reignite old divisions

Additionally, Paul Afoko, in an interview some time ago, said the party is yet to fully realise its potential.

He described NPP as still in a phase of rebuilding and rebranding.

“The NPP as a party has not recognised its potential. It hasn’t achieved its potential. It’s still a party of working out and rebranding, rebuilding,” Afoko stated.

He added, “I saw the NDC to be a militant party at the time that I came. It seems the roles have reversed”.

“After I had been thrown out by the court, we started developing Invisible Forces, Delta Forces, Bolgatanga Bulldogs, and we rather became militants,” he revealed.

Abetifi Presby crashes out Wesley Girls from NSMQ

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Abetifi Presby crashes out Wesley Girls from NSMQ

Abetifi Presby has displayed their intelligence as they shocked giant Wesley Girls to book a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).

At the SGS Auditorium, the Wesley Girls faced a daunting task as they crashed out of the 2025 NSMQ.

The Wesley Girls led the contest from round 1 to round 4 and bottled it in the last round.

The Abetifi Presby from Kwahu at the end of the contest secured 54 points, with Wesley Girls’ High School trailing behind with 49 points, with Kumasi Sec Tec School also secured 41 points.

Wesley Girls were represented by twins in a different form: calm, precise, and quietly powerful.

They led the regional championship earlier this year, proving that twin energy can be both graceful and fierce.

“We work very well together, and being twins helps us a lot because we complement each other. Sometimes she starts an answer and I complete it.”

In a post by the NSMQ official page on X stated, “SGS AUDITORIUM:

End of contest.

Abetifi Presby SHS: 54pts

Wesley Girls’ High School:49pts

Kumasi Sec. Tech. Sch.: 41pts

Kwahuoooo…KWAHU!!!

Congratulations to Abetifi Presby SHS, for qualifying for the quarterfinals of the competition”.

Also, St John’s School outshines Porter Girls, St Mary’s to keep their seed.

Meanwhile, the 2025 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz continues with more schools battling for a slot in the next stage.

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Watch disturbing footage of Nigerian residents in Ghana in a violent rival cult clash

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Watch disturbing footage of Nigerian residents in Ghana in a violent rival cult clash

A disturbing video has emerged of Nigerian residents in Ghana clashing in violent rival cult clashes in Accra.

In the viral video that has surfaced online, the Nigerian residents were captured in an all-out brawl with some police officers trying to settle the violence.

Many Ghanaians are calling for immediate investigations and arrests of the persons involved.

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have reacted to the viral video, saying, “They did the same shit in Dubai, which earned young Nigerians a visa ban. Now Ghana. It’s like some Nigerians have made up their mind to drag the name of the country through the mud wherever they find themselves.

They do all these, and when the people in the country speak against it and demand better behaviour, or they leave, then they claim to be persecuted and hated everywhere. Their own people and behaviours are the reason why they are not liked in the majority of the world.

Full-grown men, doing stupid things like these. For what reason? @GhPoliceService

@Gha_Immigration, please, the peace and security of our country and its people are at stake. Please act swiftly!!”

Another Ghanaian stated, “@kwakuasanteb will tell you to leave them alone when some of these things are the reason why people call for the regularisation of foreign groups/associations in Ghana.

If they could form a Kingdom in Ghana with ease, sekof pan-Africanism, the rest should be easy”.

“This is a serious national security concern. Our leaders should take swift action against these Nigerian cult groups. @GhPoliceService @Gha_Immigration and national security agencies should all act swiftly. The peace of our dear country, Ghana, must be respected and preserved”, a netizen added.

One more netizen wrote, “This ECOWAS free movement doesn’t warrant staying in another country undocumented; it’s for short stays and tourism. If, for business reasons, you need to stay, GIS must document such a person”.

Meanwhile, there has been a growing tension in Ghana as some groups of Ghanaians gathered at Accra’s Obra Spot some months ago to stage a protest demanding the immediate expulsion of Nigerians from the country.

They accused Nigerians of being behind a rise in crime and social vices.

The demonstrators carried placards with messages saying “Nigerians Must Go,” “End Kidnapping,” “End Prostitution,” “End Armed Robbery,” and “End Ritual Murders.”

Also, Ghanaian traders have claimed Nigerian traders are violating the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act 865 of 2013, which bars non-citizens from engaging in small-scale trading. Many Ghanaian traders argue that they are increasingly dominated by foreigners.

Additionally, Chief Albert Baylor Ashaolu, the president of the All Nigerian Community in Ghana, has urged Ghana and Nigeria to come together and find a lasting solution to the dispute.

Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show, he stated, “This matter has lingered for some time now, and it will not help the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and Ghana. Our governments, the higher leaders of the two countries, should look into this matter and find a lasting solution”.

“The same consideration given to foreigners from the West should not be applied to West Africans, especially Nigerians. You can walk from Nigeria into Ghana without borders stopping you. Our forefathers wanted integration, and they would be disappointed to see Africans treating each other this way”, he added.

He added, “Ghana and Nigeria cannot be compared with other countries. We are brothers through business, marriage, and history. We should be finding ways to strengthen this bond, not weaken it.”

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GoldBod Jewellery announce Bola Ray and Jocelyn Dumas as Brand Ambassadors

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GoldBod Jewellery announce Bola Ray and Jocelyn Dumas as Brand Ambassadors

GoldBod Jewellery, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, has announced the appointment of media personality, Kwabena Anokye Adisi, popularly known as Bola Ray and renowned actress, Jocelyn Dumas, as its Brand Ambassadors.

According to the  GoldBod, Jewellery, the move is a strategic move aimed at promoting Ghana’s rich gold heritage and highlighting the country’s expertise in crafting authentic and exquisite gold jewellery through world-class artistry and ethical sourcing.

The GoldBod stated, “This strategic move aims to promote Ghana’s rich gold heritage and highlight the country’s expertise in crafting authentic and exquisite gold jewellery through world-class artistry and ethical sourcing.

With Bola Ray’s charisma and Jocelyn Dumas’s elegance”.

GoldBod Jewellery is poised to reach new heights, showcasing the beauty of Ghana’s gold ornaments to the world.

Speaking at the unveiling event held at the GoldBod Head Office in Accra, the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Mr Sammy Gyamfi Esq., expressed his excitement about the partnership, describing it as a strategic move to project Ghanaian craftsmanship in jewellery fabrication for both the domestic and international markets.

He stated, “Bola Ray and Joselyn Dumas represent excellence and authenticity— the very values that define the Goldbod Jewellery brand. Their appointment as brand ambassadors of GoldBod Jewellery marks a major milestone in GoldBod’s mission to promote local value addition to the country’s gold resources.”

Mr Sammy Gyamfi further noted that the collaboration marks the first step towards the actualisation of President Mahama’s vision of making Ghana a leading hub of authentic gold jewellery and ornaments in Africa.

As part of their ambassadorial roles, the two icons will spearhead brand campaigns, media engagements, and public outreach initiatives that showcase GoldBod’s latest collections of fine gold and diamond jewellery, bespoke ornaments and refined luxury accessories.

Also, Sammy Gyamfi had earlier revealed plans for Ghana to refine gold before export from October 2025. 

According to Sammy Gyamfi, the Goldbod will establish a wholly state-owned and international-standard gold refinery.

He highlighted that the reset agenda of Mahama is aimed at transitioning Ghana from the export of raw doré to refined bullion.

He further argued that it was unacceptable for Ghana, as a leader in gold production on the continent, to be exporting raw gold without significant value addition.

Speaking at the maiden edition of the Mining and Minerals Convention in Accra, Sammy Gyamfi stated, “I am happy to inform you that on that same parcel of land secured by the Gold Board, we will be building a wholly state-owned and international standard gold refinery to further advance the local refining of gold produced in Ghana from the S-Model of Ndoko to Gold.”

“The GoldBod would continue to drive innovation, and in this regard, we have secured a parcel of land at the cargo village of the Kotoka International Airport to build an ultra-mordern ISO certified Assay Laboratory with the aim of changing Ghana’s assay regime from XRF and water density to the golden standard of assay – fire assay, for all gold produced in and/or exported from Ghana”.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) have revealed Ghana’s small-scale gold export sector has generated over US$8 billion in foreign exchange.

According to the data released by Goldbod, between January and 15th October 2025, over US$8 billion was generated for foreign exchange through the small-scale gold export sector.

The data showed small-scale miners exported 81,719.23 kilograms of gold during the period, valued at US$8.06 billion.

The data showed an increase from US$4.61 billion recorded in 2024, and nearly quadruple the amount achieved in 2023, which was US$2.19 billion. 

Sizable monthly gains were in May (US$1.17 billion), June (US$957.9 million), and April (US$897.6 million).

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Accra High Court arrest warrant for Wontumi withdrawn

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Accra High Court arrest warrant for Wontumi withdrawn

The Accra High Court has withdrawn it earlier bench warrant issued for the arrest of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi).

The High Court decision comes after Wontumi showed up to court shortly after the bench warrant was issued for his arrest for not showing up to court.

The Court issued the warrant around 9:40 a.m. Wontumi and his legal team arrived after 10 a.m. and pleaded with the court for its withdrawal, which was rescinded at 11:39 a.m.

In court, Andy Appiah-Kubi, the counsel for embattled Wontumi, explained that he had informed his client to appear at 10 a.m. with the impression that proceedings were scheduled for a case management conference.

The Judge on the case cautioned Chairman Wontumi to be punctual in future appearances before rescinding the arrest order.

It must be noted that Wontumi was released from police custody some weeks ago after three nights.

His release comes after he fulfilled bail conditions amounting to GH₵25 million imposed across two separate illegal mining cases. Wontumi, on Tuesday, October 7, was granted a ₵25 million bail by the Criminal Division of the Accra High Court in connection with two separate cases relating to alleged illegal mining.

Chairman Wontumi and the Operations Manager of Akonta Mining Company Limited were granted bail in the sum of GHC10 million with two sureties.

The two sureties, one must be justified with proof of landed property.

Wontumi and Akonta Mining have been accused of destroying 13 hectares of land in the Tano Nimiri forest.

The NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman pleaded not guilty to all seven charges levelled against him.

In another case, Chairman Wontumi was slapped with seven fresh charges, which stem from his alleged mining in Tano Nimire Forest Reserve in the Western Region.

The charges came barely after he appeared in a separate case.

In this case, Wontumi and four others associated with his Akonta Mining Company Limited are facing the accusations of unlawfully engaging in mining operations, environmental destruction.

Additionally, the Accra High Court has granted Wontumi a ₵15 million bail with three sureties in a separate case.

The Accra High Court gave the prosecution three weeks to file disclosures.

Meanwhile, Andy Appiah-Kubi, the Lawyer for Chairman Wontumi, has refuted claims by the Attorney-General.

According to Wontumi’s Lawyer, the Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, lied to Ghanaians.

Andy Appiah-Kubi boldly asserted that Chairman Wontumi has not made any offers for a plea deal in any of his cases.

Speaking on Movement TV, Andy Appiah-Kubi detailed, “There is no truth that in any of the cases involving Chairman Wontumi, he was seeking a plea bargain. It’s a lie”.

The court has told the Attorney General to bring all his documents that he intends to use for prosecutions. So we are waiting for him to come with his documents so that we can stand on for the trial”.

He highlighted that the defence team is awaiting the Attorney-General’s next legal move before deciding on their course of action.

He further added, “Where we have gotten to, they have not even brought out the discoveires for as to go for a case management conference. That is where people will say, based on the evidence, we will ask for a plea bargain. We have not even gotten there yet”.

“Maybe he is inviting us for a plea bargain, or he is sending a signal that the facility is there if it becomes necessary, but so far, Chairman Wontumi has maintained he is innocent”.

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“Mahama fears a coup in Ghana if he fails to deliver” – Domelevo

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“Mahama fears a coup in Ghana if he fails to deliver” – Domelevo

Daniel Domelevo, the former Auditor-General, has said President John Dramani Mahama fears being overthrown if he fails to deliver in government.

According to Daniel Domelevo, President Mahama’s fears stem from the Burkina Faso leader, Ibrahim Traoré, receiving loud cheers during Mahama’s own inauguration on January 7, 2025.

Domelevo revealed he told Mahama that no nation is immune to a coup, but it depends on how the system is run.

Speaking on the issue, Daniel Domelevo stated, “He said if he fails to deliver good governance, he knows there could be a coup in Ghana, and that he and other former presidents might be targeted. He emphasised that this is his biggest fear,” revealed Mr Domelevo.

“President Mahama told me in a private meeting that he was deeply concerned after witnessing how Ghanaians celebrated Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traoré, during his visit to Ghana. Ghanaians are demanding leadership more than just democracy,” Mr Domelevo emphasised.

He indicated, “I told President Mahama, and I will say it again, that no nation is immune to a coup, but it depends on how the system is run. We need strong institutions to be able to fight corruption. The institutions are there, just empower them”.

Also, Daniel Domelevo has called for internal auditors and directors to be prosecuted where corruption is identified.

According to Domelevo, the fight against corruption will yield results when it is extended to auditors, directors, and heads of institutions who preside over corrupt practices.

Speaking on Ghana’s corruption fight, Daniel Domelevo stated, “Internal auditors, directors, and heads of institutions where corruption is identified must also be prosecuted”

“[President] Mahama can eliminate corruption by strengthening Article 286(4) of the Constitution and ensuring that provisions on reverse burden and unexplained wealth are actively enforced,” Mr Domelevo explained.

He added, “Corruption cases are likely to worsen in the next five years if we fail to enforce existing laws,” said Mr Domelevo.

“Fast-tracking corruption cases to a maximum of three months can serve as a strong deterrent to other public officials,” he said.

In related news, Professor John Osae-Kwapong, a governance expert with the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has weighed in on the Buffer Stock Company scandal.

The professor noted that Ghana has internal auditors everywhere, yet none of the auditors were able to catch the Buffer Stock Company scandal.

According to him, it is strange that Ghana’s internal auditors failed to detect wrongdoings that have cost the state millions of cedis.

Speaking on the AM Show, Prof. Osae-Kwapong stated, “Anytime I listen to the Attorney-General or read the Auditor-General’s report, I ask myself — how come that throughout the entire process, none of the internal auditors or oversight units caught these issues? It’s shocking”.

His comments come after Dr Ayine accused Hanan Abdul-Wahab of acquiring luxury assets by misappropriating public funds during his tenure.

According to the Attorney General, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have traced several properties and bank transactions linked to Abdul-Wahab.

“But for Nduom’s bursary, I wouldn’t have completed SHS” – Afenyo-Markin

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“But for Nduom’s bursary, I wouldn’t have completed SHS” – Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has narrated how the Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom Bursary made it possible for him to complete his Senior High School education.

According to Afenyo-Markin, during his Senior high School education at St. Augustine, his family faced financial challenges.

He recounted that his parents’ friends supported his fees in year one and year two, but things got bad in year three.

Afenyo-Markin narrated how his mom was out of work, and how his stepdad was demoted for following Kufuor in the 1996 Election.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on October 27, 2025, Afenyo-Markin explained, “But for Papa Kwesi Ndoum’s bursary, I sitting here wouldn’t have completed SHS, and I know many of my classmates in Winneba who completed the BECE… in St Augustine, the final year…

 By the way, the parents of my friends supported my fees in year one and year two, and by year three, things were bad. My mom was out of work; my stepdad had been demoted. He was at Pomadze poultry, they were not being paid, and he got demoted because of politics”.

He added, “They say he had followed Kufuor in the 1996 Election, so he was demoted and transferred, and made a watchman from a mason foreman. He was sent to Ankaful – that’s where Pomadze Poultry had some old machines, and he was sent there, and Pomadze Poultry’s business was going down. So, they were not being paid”.

Afenyo Markin added, “I was almost dropping out, but Ndoum brought his bursary, and he said anybody who will break his record should get that bursary. It was a competition, and so, it wasn’t even for a brilliant but poor child. It was a competition, and by the grace of God, I won it.”

Also, Afenyo-Markin, in that same interview, revealed the former Akufo-Addo government lost the middle class through the haircut and difficult decisions they had to take to save the Ghanaian economy.

The minority leader admitted that, as a politician, one should not shy away from their weaknesses.

According to him, the NPP government had its successes and failures in government.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on October 27, 2025, Afenyo-Markin explained, “As a politician, you should not be shy about your weaknesses. When you come into government, you have your success story, you have your failings.

We are not here to talk about my weakness; we can talk about the weakness of the party. We had the opportunity, we were faced with some huge challenges, we were tired, but we were not too successful typical example is galamsey. It was a great concern”.

He added, “The global crisis that hit us, with COVID, and then eventually we had to stabilise the economy, in stabilising which meant that certain hard decisions had to be taken.

We lost the middle class, our own base, the businessmen, because there were some haircuts, pensioners, educated people who ordinarily will vote NPP got disappointed, to the extent that a former Chief Justice who was appointed by our own administration, who ordinarily will have her love for our party, was on the streets fighting for her pension.

It is understandable, so all these things more or less took away the shine”.

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“We lost the middle class through the haircut” – Afenyo-Markin

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“We lost the middle class through the haircut” – Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has said the former Akufo-Addo government lost the middle class through the haircut and difficult decisions they had to take to save the Ghanaian economy.

The minority leader admitted that, as a politician, one should not shy away from their weaknesses.

According to him, the NPP government had its successes and failures in government.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on October 27, 2025, Afenyo-Markin explained, “As a politician, you should not be shy about your weaknesses. When you come into government, you have your success story, you have your failings.

We are not here to talk about my weakness; we can talk about the weakness of the party. We had the opportunity, we were faced with some huge challenges, we were tired, but we were not too successful typical example is galamsey. It was a great concern”.

He added, “The global crisis that hit us, with COVID, and then eventually we had to stabilise the economy, in stabilising which meant that certain hard decisions had to be taken.

We lost the middle class, our own base, the businessmen, because there were some haircuts, pensioners, educated people who ordinarily will vote NPP got disappointed, to the extent that a former Chief Justice who was appointed by our own administration, who ordinarily will have her love for our party, was on the streets fighting for her pension.

It is understandable, so all these things more or less took away the shine”.

Meanwhile, former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admitted that Ghana’s debt restructuring under his government shattered lives.

Akufo-Addo revealed that the debt restructuring deeply troubled him and still does.

According to Akufo-Addo, the debt restructuring under the G20 Common Framework was the most painful chapter of his presidency.

It will be recalled that Ghana, under Akufo-Addo in 2023, restructured $13 billion in Eurobonds and secured commitments that provided $10.5 billion in external debt service relief through 2026.

The debt restructuring reduced the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio from the mid-80s to 70.5 per cent and also boosted investor confidence and supported an IMF programme.

Akufo-Addo noted that the programme offered short-term economic relief but came at a heavy social and human cost.

Speaking at the AU-EU High-Level Seminar in Brussels on Thursday, October 2, 2025, on the eve of the AU-EU Summit, Akufo-Addo stated, “I witnessed the suffocating grip of debt on our economy and on our citizens. This deeply troubled me and still does”.

“The most painful part was the impact on ordinary people. Pensioners, young people, and small investors saw their lives and livelihoods shattered,” he said.

Akufo-Addo also turned his attention to the African continent’s debt challenges.

Mr Akufo-Addo highlighted that Africa’s $1 trillion debt burden reflects systemic inequities in global finance.

“Every dollar diverted to creditors is a dollar taken from a hospital, from a child’s vaccination, from a community’s future. This is not economics, it is inequity,” he stated.

“Debt relief for Africa is not an act of generosity. It is an act of justice,” he declared.

Akufo-Addo pleaded, “To our European partners, I say this: hear the voice of your neighbouring continent. Stand with the AU and South Africa’s G20 Presidency to advance ambitious reform of the Common Framework”.

The sacrifices we make today, the compromises, the collaborations we engage in today can only inure to the benefit of our world. When Africa rises free from the weight of debt, the whole world rises with it,” he added.

Akufo-Addo also proposed a Debt Relief for Green Investment and Resilience, a new framework linking debt cancellation to climate action.

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High Court issues a bench warrant for the arrest of Wontumi

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High Court issues a bench warrant for the arrest of Wontumi

The Accra High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

The High Court bench warrant stems from Chairman Wontumi’s absenting himself from court without permission.

Wontumi was expected in court today, October 28, 2025. for his next court hearing in his illegal mining case.

He was released from police custody some weeks ago after three nights.

His release comes after he fulfilled bail conditions amounting to GH₵25 million imposed across two separate illegal mining cases. Wontumi, on Tuesday, October 7, was granted a ₵25 million bail by the Criminal Division of the Accra High Court in connection with two separate cases relating to alleged illegal mining.

Chairman Wontumi and the Operations Manager of Akonta Mining Company Limited were granted bail in the sum of GHC10 million with two sureties.

The two sureties, one must be justified with proof of landed property.

Wontumi and Akonta Mining have been accused of destroying 13 hectares of land in the Tano Nimiri forest.

The NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman pleaded not guilty to all seven charges levelled against him.

In another case, Chairman Wontumi was slapped with seven fresh charges, which stem from his alleged mining in Tano Nimire Forest Reserve in the Western Region.

The charges came barely after he appeared in a separate case.

In this case, Wontumi and four others associated with his Akonta Mining Company Limited are facing the accusations of unlawfully engaging in mining operations, environmental destruction.

Additionally, the Accra High Court has granted Wontumi a ₵15 million bail with three sureties in a separate case.

The Accra High Court gave the prosecution three weeks to file disclosures.

Meanwhile, Andy Appiah-Kubi, the Lawyer for Chairman Wontumi, has refuted claims by the Attorney-General.

According to Wontumi’s Lawyer, the Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, lied to Ghanaians.

Andy Appiah-Kubi boldly asserted that Chairman Wontumi has not made any offers for a plea deal in any of his cases.

Speaking on Movement TV, Andy Appiah-Kubi detailed, “There is no truth that in any of the cases involving Chairman Wontumi, he was seeking a plea bargain. It’s a lie”.

The court has told the Attorney General to bring all his documents that he intends to use for prosecutions. So we are waiting for him to come with his documents so that we can stand on for the trial”.

He highlighted that the defence team is awaiting the Attorney-General’s next legal move before deciding on their course of action.

He further added, “Where we have gotten to, they have not even brought out the discoveires for as to go for a case management conference. That is where people will say, based on the evidence, we will ask for a plea bargain. We have not even gotten there yet”.

“Maybe he is inviting us for a plea bargain, or he is sending a signal that the facility is there if it becomes necessary, but so far, Chairman Wontumi has maintained he is innocent”.

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“RNAQ has a lot of money, but he has not paid the TV licence” – GTV social media admin

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“RNAQ has a lot of money, but he has not paid the TV licence” – GTV social media admin

The Ghana Television (GTV) social media admin has launched an attack on Ghanaian entrepreneur and investor Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ) , over his failure to pay his TV licence.

According to the GTV social media admin, Richard Nii Armah Quaye has a lot of money but has failed to pay his TV license.

In a Facebook Post on their official page, GTV stated, “Richard Nii-Armah Quaye has a lot of money, but he has not paid the TV licence fee🤔Code: *447*333#”

Also, Richard Nii Armah Quaye has gained international recognition after being featured in Forbes for his groundbreaking contributions to business and community development in Ghana.

Richard Nii Armah Quaye has supported Ghanaian businesses like Chickenman-Pizzaman, Sankofa Natural Spices, and Tigon Creative Studios.

Richard Nii Armah Quaye recently launched the RNAQ Food Banks in August 2025 to provide free daily meals to more than 17,000 people across five locations.

Meanwhile, the GTV admin has launched social media attacks on some Members of parliament and also other influential Ghanaians who have failed to pay their TV license in recent weeks.

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has called on Ghanaians to pay their TV license fees.

According to the GBC, the state broadcaster must fulfil its mandate of providing quality content that reflects the country’s diversity.

The Director General of GBC, Professor Amin Alhassan, has noted that the TV license fee has remained unchanged for years, and is essential for the corporation’s survival.

Furthermore, the GTV have faced a barrage of criticisms from frustrated Ghanaians following their inability to telecast the Black Stars’ World Cup qualifiers.

The administrator of GTV’s social media platforms revealed the station is unable to show the games due to the need to pay a hefty sum of $750,000 to acquire the rights to broadcast the matches.

In a post, the GTV social media admin stated, “It is easy to take a feed and show it live. What is not easy is coughing up $750,000 ( GH¢9.1M) to pay for it. It does not take a ‘useless station’ to produce football matches to FIFA standards. There are real issues we need to address. After the privileged few have finished watching the match on satellite TV, we can now talk about how to bring World Cup matches to the masses”.

The TV license fee was introduced by the British nearly 100 years ago as a legal requirement for all Ghanaians who own a television or radio.

The TV license fee stands at GH₵36 for one TV set annually and GH₵60 for two or more TV sets. In commercial and industrial setups like hotels, every single TV set attracts a fee of GH₵36 each.

Ghanaians are urged to pay their TV license fee by simply dialling USSD code *447*333#.

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NPP MP invokes RTI law, demanding report on GAF helicopter crash probe

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NPP MP invokes RTI law, demanding report on GAF helicopter crash probe

Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, the Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon, has invoked the Right to Information (RTI) Act to formally demand that President John Dramani Mahama publish an update on the GAF helicopter crash probe.

In a statement, Habib Iddrisu recounted the Presidency’s pledge to release the committee’s report or provide an update within 30 days of the commencement of the probe.

According to him, it’s been over two months since the commencement of the committee’s work, but the public has no knowledge about the report so far.

In his statement dated October 27, 2025, the MP invoked Article 21(1)(f) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 18 of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989) to demand the information in the interest of the Ghanaian public.

The letter read, “Over two months after the commencement of the committee’s work, the public must have knowledge about the report to prove the government’s transparency during such emergency situations”.

“In light of the time that has passed and the significant public interest in this matter, I respectfully request a copy of the investigative report or update.”

The MP stated in his letter. “The public deserves to know what led to this tragic loss of such prominent figures and dedicated public servants.”

“This would not only keep the public informed but also reflect the government’s commitment to transparency during this difficult time,” he added.

Recall, Dr Omane Boamah and Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, two cabinet members, passed away following a helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6.

The helicopter was carrying eight individuals, including three crew members and five passengers, among them the ministers, a presidential staffer identified as Samuel Sarpong, and the ministers’ security detail.

Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, and Samuel Aboagye, a former Parliamentary Candidate, and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of NDC, have all been confirmed dead.

The crew members are Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

The victims lost their lives en route to the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Obuasi on August 6, 2025.

Subsequently, the government announced on August 25 that a committee of inquiry had been set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and promised that findings would be made public within 30 days.

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“SHS haircut policy ḥarām” – Islamic scholar tackles Education minister

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“SHS haircut policy ḥarām” – Islamic scholar tackles Education minister

Dr Abdul-Muhsin Baafi, an Islamic scholar, has tackled Haruna Iddrisu over his comments regarding Senior High Schools (SHS) haircut rules.

According to the Islamic scholar Haruna Iddrisu, directives on schoolgirls’ haircut policy are haram.

He quizzed the Education Minister what the educational significance does cutting a student’s hair truly have?

The Islamic scholar emphasised that the requirement for girls, particularly Muslim students, to shave their hair directly contradicts Islamic teachings.

Speaking on the issue, Dr Abdul-Muhsin Baafi quizzed, “What educational significance does cutting a student’s hair truly have? How does keeping one’s natural hair hinder learning or academic performance?”

The Islamic scholar refers to religious texts and scholarly opinions which deem it ḥarām (forbidden) for women to shave their heads, excluding for valid medical reasons.

“In Islam, women are honoured and their identities are protected. Muslim girls cover their hair as a symbol of modesty and faith,” he explained.

He added, “In many countries, schoolgirls attend classes with their natural hair, and this has never affected their discipline or academic performance”.

“Education should focus on knowledge, discipline, and character not on enforcing uniformity that contradicts faith and identity.”

His comment comes on the heels of Haruna Iddrisu shutting down a social media debate regarding Senior High School (SHS) students cutting their long hair before reporting to school.

The Education Minister boldly declared, they will not tolerate long hair today or tomorrow in SHS.

He highlighted that if long hairs are accepted in schools, tomorrow it will be shoes the next day the uniforms students wear in SHS.

Speaking to patrons of the 75th anniversary of Mawuli School in the Volta Region, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “There is an ongoing debate on social media about haircuts and the size and length of hair in secondary school.

 We will not tolerate it today; we will not tolerate it tomorrow in so long as we are moulding character. If we give in to hair today, tomorrow it will be shoes, and the next day it will be the way they dress”.

He added, “Therefore, as part of our disciplinary measures, headmasters and GES, you are therefore empowered to take full control of how students behave on your campuses.

Anybody who thinks your child will walk into any institution of learning as if that child forgives my words—were to attend a beauty contest, the school environment is not for that purpose and is not cut for that purpose and will not tolerate that as an institution,” he stated.

Also, the Minister of Education has appealed to parents to cooperate with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to enforce the hairstyle rules in Senior High Schools (SHS).

The Education Minister highlighted that the strict directive on approved hairstyles for Senior High School students is aimed at promoting uniformity, discipline and equity among students.

Speaking at a stakeholder engagement at the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Accra, on Monday, October 27, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “After a certain age, when they get into tertiary institutions, they are free to wear what kind of hairstyle they want, but not at the basic, secondary level.

“Therefore, I demand the cooperation and support of parents for the GES to strictly and religiously enforce this directive”.

“It’s for the purpose of uniformity. And as I indicated, if we give in to hair, tomorrow it will be shoe, the kind of shoe to wear or not to wear,” he said.

“Sam George attempting to pass a senseless law to silence citizens” – Miracles Aboagye on CSA bill

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“Sam George attempting to pass a senseless law to silence citizens” – Miracles Aboagye on CSA bill

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has commented on the proposed Cybersecurity Act bill drafted under the Mahama administration.

According to Miracles Aboagye, Sam George, the Communication Minister, is attempting to pass a senseless law to satisfy his ego and silence the voice of the Ghanaian.

He reminded Sam George that, in about a thousand days, he will be out of the office.

Miracles Aboagye is quoted by GHOne to have stated, “ You (Sam George) are attempting to pass a senseless law to satisfy your ego and silence citizens, but you forget that in about 1000 days you’ll be out of office”.

Also, in a throwback video of Sam George, then in opposition, has surfaced following the brouhaha over the proposed amendment to the Cybersecurity Act bill drafted under the Mahama administration.

According to Sam George in the throwback video, the fight against cybercrime across the world has never been done by the government.

In the 2019 video, which has now gone viral, Sam George argues against establishing a new cybersecurity authority.

He highlighted the unnecessary bureaucracy, noting that there are existing national structures for handling cybercrime through private sector efforts.

Speaking in the throwback video, he stated, “The justification for fighting cybercrime is flawed. You already have the infrastructure today that is fighting cybercrime. You have a national cybersecurity advisor at the ministry. There’s a National Cyber Security Centre. There are joint inter-ministerial working groups on cyber crimes.

That has the Minister for National Security, and it has the Minister for Communications. It also has the justice and attorney general”.

He added, “About seven ministers. And structures exist. If we’re setting up an authority that is just a bureaucracy.

The bureaucracy will be responsible for policy regulation and frameworks. That authority isn’t going to fight cybercrime. The fight against it across the world has never been done by governments. It was always done by private sector agencies. What you would see, the Government says, Okay, For all…”

However, Sam George, today in government, is championing the Cybersecurity Amendment Bill, 2025, which is being introduced by the Communication Minister.

Sam George has come under intense criticism following the proposed amended Cybersecurity Act, 1038.

The CSA amendment bill seeks to gain sweeping control over Ghana’s cyberspace and also impose a 30% levy on industry players.

Many Ghanaians have criticised the bill, arguing that the CSA, which seeks to protect Ghanaians, rather poses a significant threat to Ghana’s digital security landscape.

According to the netizen, the CSA is the most dangerous bill Ghana has ever drafted, which quietly gives the CSA power to arrest, freeze assets, and access your data, all in the name of “cybersecurity”.

Meanwhile, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) are asking Ghanaians for their input to shape the country’s digital defences as the government launches a public review of its proposed cybersecurity update.

“We need laws that match the speed of digital innovation,” the CSA noted.

However, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), designed to provide technical oversight and promote digital safety, has now ignited debate on social media, with Ghanaians arguing that it could now act as an armed enforcement body capable of conducting arrests, searches, and seizures without traditional police oversight.

Netizens argue that the bill could lead to abuse of power, intimidation of opponents and critics, and the suppression of online views under the guise of cybersecurity enforcement.

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“That is a blatant lie” – PAC Chair clashes with DVLA boss over digital number plate rollout

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“That is a blatant lie” – PAC Chair clashes with DVLA boss over digital number plate rollout

Abena Osei Asare, the Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has clashed with Julius Neequaye Kotey, the DVLA boss, over the digital number plate rollout.

The heated exchange was about concerns raised PAC chair about privacy and data protection under the DVLA’s new digitisation initiative.

The DVLA is introducing number plates embedded with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips.

According to the DVLA boss, the  RFID chips would enhance security and curb vehicle-related criminality.

The DVLA boss explained that the RFID-enabled plates would make it very difficult for external entities to tamper with or replicate vehicle information.

Nonetheless, PAC Chair Abena Osei Asare sought clarity on the scope of data to be embedded, whether the plates would bear vehicle owners’ surnames.

“I’m asking you a specific question. Is it going to have the user’s surname on the number plates?” she asked.

The DVLA CEO stated, “We don’t put names on number plates… I was wondering why that question. Sorry, but we don’t put names on number plates.”

His answer frustrated the Chair, who stated, “What are you telling me? People pay to have their names on number plates, and you sit here as the DVLA boss and tell me you don’t put numbers on number plates.

“Haven’t you seen specialised numbers with people’s surnames and personalised names on number plates? yes or no…. So why are you telling me you don’t put names on number plates?

Kotey clarified, “We don’t put names on number plates… So, I can explain that”.

Osei Asare stated, “Not that you can explain that. You said, you don’t expect me to ask you that question…that is what you said. You don’t expect me to ask you that question because people do not put their number plates, their names on their number plates.

“That is a blatant lie. You have people who pay for specialised number plates, and they have theirs, and if I’m asking you, you just mentioned that there are going to be security features.

“And I’m asking, is that going to include people’s names on that plate? And you said, you don’t expect me to ask you that question, are you not a DVLA boss?”

Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister of Transport, attempted to calm tempers and provide clarification.

The Minister of Transport explained, “I think he was trying to explain that we have different types of numbers that we can acquire, so if you want …”

However, the DVLA boss, faced with the Committee’s insistence, withdrew comment, saying, “Honourable Chair, respectfully, I withdraw that statement.”

The PAC chair, Osei Asare, accepted the withdrawal but accepted the clarification, but insisted that the Committee’s scrutiny was motivated by public interest.

Meanwhile, Julius Neequaye Kotey and the technical team outlined the upcoming nationwide vehicle registration reforms, aimed at modernising the system, enhancing security, and addressing longstanding issues like plate abuse and data inaccuracies.

The DVLA Justifications for the New System include,

Database Cleanup: Builds a credible, updated vehicle registry to tackle stolen/unaccustomed vehicles and fraud (e.g., easy plate duplication from garages).

State-Controlled Printing: Plates will be produced in-house by DVLA (not private entities) after verification, reducing unauthorised access.

Owner Identification: Links plates to verified owners to boost public safety, crime prevention (e.g., vehicles in crimes), road enforcement, and regional harmonisation (e.g., ECOWAS integration).

Best Practices: Aligns with global standards for reliable data and anti-fraud measures.

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“Change must happen. I was traumatised because I was forced to cut my hair” – Bridget Otoo

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“Change must happen. I was traumatised because I was forced to cut my hair” – Bridget Otoo

Presidential Staffer, Bridget Otoo, has said she was traumatised because she was forced to cut her hair before going to the Senior High School (SHS).

According to Bridget Otoo, the fact that the older generation’s hair where cut while going to SHS does not mean they should allow the same to happen to others.

She highlighted that, when Ghanaians talk through advocacy, things change.

The Presidential staffer also prays that Ghana get to a point where good morals aren’t tied to our ponytail or Afro hair.

In her post on X, Bridget Otoo wrote, “Remember, those speaking out can do so now cos they are no longer in a vulnerable position.

The fact that it happened to us doesn’t mean we should let the same happen. When we talk, things change. It’s called advocacy. I’m not talking about insults, which I’m not in support of!”.  

Her comments follow, Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister, who had shut down social media debate regarding Senior High School (SHS) students cutting their long hair before reporting to school.

The Education Minister boldly declared, they will not tolerate long hair today or tomorrow in SHS.

He highlighted that if long hairs are accepted in schools, tomorrow it will be shoes the next day the uniforms students wear in SHS.

Speaking to patrons of the 75th anniversary of Mawuli School in the Volta Region, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “There is an ongoing debate on social media about haircuts and the size and length of hair in secondary school.

 We will not tolerate it today; we will not tolerate it tomorrow in so long as we are moulding character. If we give in to hair today, tomorrow it will be shoes, and the next day it will be the way they dress”.

He added, “Therefore, as part of our disciplinary measures, headmasters and GES, you are therefore empowered to take full control of how students behave on your campuses.

Anybody who thinks your child will walk into any institution of learning as if that child forgives my words—were to attend a beauty contest, the school environment is not for that purpose and is not cut for that purpose and will not tolerate that as an institution,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Haruna Iddrisu has appealed to parents to cooperate with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to enforce the hairstyle rules in Senior High Schools (SHS).

The Education Minister highlighted that the strict directive on approved hairstyles for Senior High School students is aimed at promoting uniformity, discipline and equity among students.

Speaking at a stakeholder engagement at the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Accra, on Monday, October 27, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “After a certain age, when they get into tertiary institutions, they are free to wear what kind of hairstyle they want, but not at the basic, secondary level.

“Therefore, I demand the cooperation and support of parents for the GES to strictly and religiously enforce this directive”.

“It’s for the purpose of uniformity. And as I indicated, if we give in to hair, tomorrow it will be shoe, the kind of shoe to wear or not to wear,” he said.

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“Some changes must come gradually” – Tyrone Iras Marhguy on SHS students keeping their hair

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“Some changes must come gradually” – Tyrone Iras Marhguy on SHS students keeping their hair

Tyrone Iras Marhguy, a Computer Engineering Student, University of Pennsylvania and a former Student, Achimota School, has said some changes must come gradually.

His comments come following the growing debate on the strict directive on approved hairstyles for Senior High School students across the country.

According to Tyrone Iras Marhguy, he is not denying the challenges associated with SHS students keeping their hair, but obstacles shouldn’t excuse inaction.

In a long write-up on X, he wrote, “I understand the diverse views on whether we should keep our hair. I also get the fears: beauty competition among students and maintenance challenges, as my good friend Frederick Arkoh also pointed out. He told anecdotal scenes when @AchimotaSchool briefly allowed sneakers; it was a mess! Soon, classrooms filled with flashing red-green-blue shoes and rivalry until Motown rightfully demanded the familiar “Achimota” sandals.

However, these real challenges were summarized as “We are moulding character so that we won’t tolerate long hair.” Then came a straw man about beauty pageants and the slippery claim that keeping hair would somehow lead to no shoes, then no clothes, no school, no education, and finally, no Ghana”.

He added, “I’m not denying its challenges, but obstacles shouldn’t excuse inaction. None of us will have air in our lungs in 2325, but will future lads and lasses still shave their heads in the name of “moulding character”? Moulded into what, exactly? If shorter hair means better character, then no hair must mean perfection; it’s a conversation for another day.

Some changes must come gradually, but they begin with acknowledgement. After the first sem at the @Penn, I remember my silent frustration with my WASSCE Science (Elective ICT) curriculum. I thought I had a modern background, but it was QBasic 64, a useful yet relic beneath modern demands. Yet it remains, while Python is barely taught. Maybe it is a lack of infrastructure (I thought), but you don’t need GPUs and supercomputers to learn Python or C programming at school? That conversation may soon be visited, and if faulty, revised.

If we forbid discussion about our problems, we only preserve them”.

Also, Presidential Staffer, Bridget Otoo, has weighed in on the never-ending debate regarding the strict directive on approved hairstyles for Senior High School students across the country.

According to Bridget Otoo, the fact that the older generation’s hair where cut while going to SHS does not mean they should allow the same to happen to others.

She highlighted that, when Ghanaians talk through advocacy, things change.

Bridget Otoo also revealed that he was traumatised because she was forced to cut her hair.

The Presidential staffer also prays that Ghana get to a point where good morals aren’t tied to our ponytail or Afro hair.

In her post on X, Bridget Otoo wrote, “Remember, those speaking out can do so now cos they are no longer in a vulnerable position.

The fact that it happened to us doesn’t mean we should let the same happen. When we talk, things change. It’s called advocacy. I’m not talking about insults, which I’m not in support of!”.  

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Tension within Police Council over the search for IGP Yohuno’s replacement – Reports

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Tension within Police Council over the search for IGP Yohuno’s replacement – Reports

The information gathered alleged that there is a rowing division within the Police Council, chaired by Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, over the search for a new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to replace the incumbent, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who is scheduled to retire on December 27, 2025.

The Chronciles is in a post, “While some members of the Council are reportedly lobbying for Yohuno to remain in post and have written to President John Mahama in support of this, a silent majority are said to believe he should step aside to allow for a reset of the Police Service under new leadership, one that brings fresh ideas, motivation, innovation, and modern policing approaches that leverage technology to combat sophisticated crimes, including cybercrime.

Those pushing the President to grant the IGP a post-retirement contract are thought to be placing him in a potentially awkward position, risking his reputation as a leader who keeps his word, particularly after winning public approval for terminating post-retirement contracts across the public sector.

The upper echelons of the Police Service still reflect remnants of the Akufo-Addo-era hierarchy, including senior officers such as Yohuno, who served as Director-General of Police Operations before becoming Deputy IGP under the previous administration”.

In another breath, Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been tipped to replace the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno.

Reports suggest, COP Lydia Donkor is tipped to replace IGP Yohuno, who is near his retirement age in December 2025.

According to the Ghana Chronicles, over the past two weeks, multiple closed-door meetings have focused on the succession of IGP Tetteh Yohonu.

It revealed that an action within the Police Council is strongly advocating for COP Lydia Yakubu Donkor to take over as the next Inspector General of Police.

Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor has an extensive background in policing, legal practice, and human rights advocacy.

She is a product of Wesley Girls Senior High School and pursues a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon.

COP Lydia Yaako Donkor further pursued a Barrister-at-Law qualification at the Ghana School of Law, solidifying her legal expertise and is the most senior lawyer in the Ghana Police Service, having been called to the bar almost 25 years ago.

COP Donkor blend her law practice and law enforcement, beginning her law practice career as an Associate at Acquah-Sampson & Associates before transitioning into law enforcement, rising through the ranks of the Ghana Police Service.

She served in various roles in the Police Service, including Head of Legal & Prosecutions in multiple regions, Divisional Commander of Tesano, and District Commander of Tesano-Accra.

She is also presently Chairperson of the Safety & Security Committee of the Ghana Football Association and a Safety and Security Officer for the Confederation of African Football.

COP Lydia Yaako Donkor’s role in the Ghana Police Service is a testament to resilience, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to justice and human rights.

She also made history as the first Ghanaian and the only woman elected to serve on the newly established INTERPOL Africa Committee.

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“The fact that it happened to us doesn’t mean we should let same happen” – Bridget Otoo on SHS haircut uproar

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“The fact that it happened to us doesn’t mean we should let same happen” – Bridget Otoo on SHS haircut uproar

Presidential Staffer, Bridget Otoo, has weighed in on the never-ending debate regarding the strict directive on approved hairstyles for Senior High School students across the country.

According to Bridget Otoo, the fact that the older generation’s hair where cut while going to SHS does not mean they should allow the same to happen to others.

She highlighted that, when Ghanaians talk through advocacy, things change.

Bridget Otoo also revealed that he was traumatised because she was forced to cut her hair.

The Presidential staffer also prays that Ghana get to a point where good morals aren’t tied to our ponytail or Afro hair.

In her post on X, Bridget Otoo wrote, “Remember, those speaking out can do so now cos they are no longer in a vulnerable position.

The fact that it happened to us doesn’t mean we should let the same happen. When we talk, things change. It’s called advocacy. I’m not talking about insults, which I’m not in support of!”.  

Her comments follow, Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister, who had shut down social media debate regarding Senior High School (SHS) students cutting their long hair before reporting to school.

The Education Minister boldly declared, they will not tolerate long hair today or tomorrow in SHS.

He highlighted that if long hairs are accepted in schools, tomorrow it will be shoes the next day the uniforms students wear in SHS.

Speaking to patrons of the 75th anniversary of Mawuli School in the Volta Region, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “There is an ongoing debate on social media about haircuts and the size and length of hair in secondary school.

 We will not tolerate it today; we will not tolerate it tomorrow in so long as we are moulding character. If we give in to hair today, tomorrow it will be shoes, and the next day it will be the way they dress”.

He added, “Therefore, as part of our disciplinary measures, headmasters and GES, you are therefore empowered to take full control of how students behave on your campuses.

Anybody who thinks your child will walk into any institution of learning as if that child forgives my words—were to attend a beauty contest, the school environment is not for that purpose and is not cut for that purpose and will not tolerate that as an institution,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Haruna Iddrisu has appealed to parents to cooperate with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to enforce the hairstyle rules in Senior High Schools (SHS).

The Education Minister highlighted that the strict directive on approved hairstyles for Senior High School students is aimed at promoting uniformity, discipline and equity among students.

Speaking at a stakeholder engagement at the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Accra, on Monday, October 27, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “After a certain age, when they get into tertiary institutions, they are free to wear what kind of hairstyle they want, but not at the basic, secondary level.

“Therefore, I demand the cooperation and support of parents for the GES to strictly and religiously enforce this directive”.

“It’s for the purpose of uniformity. And as I indicated, if we give in to hair, tomorrow it will be shoe, the kind of shoe to wear or not to wear,” he said.

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“Nana Konadu was ready to rejoin the NDC” – Fifi Kwetey

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“Nana Konadu was ready to rejoin the NDC” – Fifi Kwetey

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has disclosed that the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, was ready to rejoin the party before her death.

It will be recalled, Nana Konadu, after losing the NDC’s presidential primary in 2012, left the NDC and formed the National Democratic Party (NDP) as their was founder and leader, but the Electoral Commission (EC) disqualified her and 11 other presidential candidates.

Fifi Kwetey, leading the NDC delegation to her residence on Monday, October 27, described Nana Konadu as a towering figure.

According to him, her legacy of courage, leadership, and advocacy for women would remain an inspiration to generations within and beyond the NDC.

He further revealed that the NDC had long recognised her contributions to its founding and growth and had been working to mend strained relations.

Speaking after leading an NDC delegation to her residence Fifi Kwetey stated, “I wouldn’t say the talks were unsuccessful. I would rather say that the timing was the challenge. Because even on her part, you could clearly see that she was ready”.

“We have constantly said that with the role she played in forming this party and making it great and strong—despite the difficulties that came along the way—we needed to put those behind us. I am happy that during her time, these efforts started and she embraced them,” he explained.

“The party will miss her dearly,” he added.

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.

The Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was part of the dignitaries who laid wreaths for the eight public servants who died in the August 6th helicopter crash.

Her most recent public appearance was participation in the Dote Yie funeral rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, where she was accompanied by two of her adult children, Amina Agyeman-Rawlings and Kimathi Agyeman-Rawlings.

Meanwhile, the family of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, has urged Ghanaians to give the family some privacy as they mourn the passing of their mother.

Speaking to a Journalist in Accra on Thursday, October 23, the head of the family, Oheneba Akwesi Abayie, revealed all relevant institutions have been officially notified of the former first lady’s death.

Oheneba Akwesi Abayie stated, “His Excellency, the President John Dramani Mahama, has called for an official statement to be made confirming Nana Kunodu’s death.

At this stage, the family is obviously in mourning and will crave your indulgence to give us some privacy. All further notices will be relayed by the government,” he stated.

“Support GES, when students get to tertiary, they are free to wear any hairstyle” – Education Minister to Parents

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“Support GES, when students get to tertiary, they are free to wear any hairstyle” – Education Minister to Parents

Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has appealed to parents to cooperate with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to enforce the hairstyle rules in Senior High Schools (SHS).

The Education Minister highlighted that the strict directive on approved hairstyles for Senior High School students is aimed at promoting uniformity, discipline and equity among students.

Speaking at a stakeholder engagement at the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Accra, on Monday, October 27, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “After a certain age, when they get into tertiary institutions, they are free to wear what kind of hairstyle they want, but not at the basic, secondary level.

“Therefore, I demand the cooperation and support of parents for the GES to strictly and religiously enforce this directive”.

“It’s for the purpose of uniformity. And as I indicated, if we give in to hair, tomorrow it will be shoe, the kind of shoe to wear or not to wear,” he said.

Earlier. Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister, had shut down social media debate regarding Senior High School (SHS) students cutting their long hair before reporting to school.

The Education Minister boldly declared, they will not tolerate long hair today or tomorrow in SHS.

He highlighted that if long hairs are accepted in schools, tomorrow it will be shoes the next day the uniforms students wear in SHS.

Speaking to patrons of the 75th anniversary of Mawuli School in the Volta Region, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “There is an ongoing debate on social media about haircuts and the size and length of hair in secondary school.

 We will not tolerate it today; we will not tolerate it tomorrow in so long as we are moulding character. If we give in to hair today, tomorrow it will be shoes, and the next day it will be the way they dress”.

He added, “Therefore, as part of our disciplinary measures, headmasters and GES, you are therefore empowered to take full control of how students behave on your campuses.

Anybody who thinks your child will walk into any institution of learning as if that child forgives my words—were to attend a beauty contest, the school environment is not for that purpose and is not cut for that purpose and will not tolerate that as an institution,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Kofi Asare, the Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, has called on parents and students to go to court if they feel unfairly treated over hairstyle rules.

According to Kofi Asare, parents and students who feel victimised or discriminated against can pursue legal action.

Speaking in an interview on Channel One Newsroom, Kofi Asare stated, “It’s not always about indiscipline or discipline. I align with the law, and I encourage anyone who feels unfairly treated to engage the law. Society grows, and so should the law grow”.

He further recounted the case of old Achimota School student Tyrone Iras Marhguy, who was denied admission in 2021 but later won the case in court.

He recounted, “Marhguy argued that maintaining his Rasta was linked to his belief in Rastafarianism. And that denying him admission based on Rasta meant that his rights to religion and culture were being impugned on account of the school regulations…It was necessary for him to be allowed to manifest his religion by wearing his hair, which he related directly to his belief in Rastafarianism, and the court upheld that.

He added, “The court simply said, yes, schools may set their rules for regulating dress codes, including hairstyles. But in setting those rules, they shouldn’t be inconsistent with their right to religion.

“In the Marhguy case, culture and religion erupted. Before, all of us believed that it was unconscionable for the Ghana Education Service to deny people admission based on their hairstyles. That was our position.

“Then, the Marhguy’s case came, and the court made a pronouncement, and so we all aligned with the law until there is a contrary pronouncement by the court.”

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CID boss COP Lydia Donkor tipped to replace IGP Yohonu – Reports

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CID boss COP Lydia Donkor tipped to replace IGP Yohonu – Reports

Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been tipped to replace the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno.

Reports suggest, COP Lydia Donkor is tipped to replace IGP Yohuno, who is near his retirement age in December 2025.

According to the Ghana Chronicles, over the past two weeks, multiple closed-door meetings have focused on the succession of IGP Tetteh Yohonu.

It revealed that an action within the Police Council is strongly advocating for COP Lydia Yakubu Donkor to take over as the next Inspector General of Police.

The information gathered further alleged that there is a rowing division within the Police Council, chaired by Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, over the search for a new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to replace the incumbent, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who is scheduled to retire on December 27, 2025.

The Chronciles is in a post, “While some members of the Council are reportedly lobbying for Yohuno to remain in post and have written to President John Mahama in support of this, a silent majority are said to believe he should step aside to allow for a reset of the Police Service under new leadership, one that brings fresh ideas, motivation, innovation, and modern policing approaches that leverage technology to combat sophisticated crimes, including cybercrime.

Those pushing the President to grant the IGP a post-retirement contract are thought to be placing him in a potentially awkward position, risking his reputation as a leader who keeps his word, particularly after winning public approval for terminating post-retirement contracts across the public sector.

The upper echelons of the Police Service still reflect remnants of the Akufo-Addo-era hierarchy, including senior officers such as Yohuno, who served as Director-General of Police Operations before becoming Deputy IGP under the previous administration”.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor has an extensive background in policing, legal practice, and human rights advocacy.

She is a product of Wesley Girls Senior High School and pursues a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon.

COP Lydia Yaako Donkor further pursued a Barrister-at-Law qualification at the Ghana School of Law, solidifying her legal expertise and is the most senior lawyer in the Ghana Police Service, having been called to the bar almost 25 years ago.

COP Donkor blend her law practice and law enforcement, beginning her law practice career as an Associate at Acquah-Sampson & Associates before transitioning into law enforcement, rising through the ranks of the Ghana Police Service.

She served in various roles in the Police Service, including Head of Legal & Prosecutions in multiple regions, Divisional Commander of Tesano, and District Commander of Tesano-Accra.

She is also presently Chairperson of the Safety & Security Committee of the Ghana Football Association and a Safety and Security Officer for the Confederation of African Football.

DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor’s role in the Ghana Police Service is a testament to resilience, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to justice and human rights.

She also made history as the first Ghanaian and the only woman elected to serve on the newly established INTERPOL Africa Committee.

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“Ibrahim Mahama and Sammy Gyamfi will be hot if power changes” – Maurice Ampaw

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“Ibrahim Mahama and Sammy Gyamfi will be hot if power changes” – Maurice Ampaw

Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has said Ibrahim Mahama, the CEO of Engineers & Planners Ltd & Dzata Cement Ltd, would be hot once power changes in four years.

According to Lawyer Maurice Ampaw, once they make an allegation, Ibrahim Mahama and Sammy Gyamfi will be arrested without any evidence.

Speaking on Wontumi TV, Lawyer Maurice Ampaw explained, “Ibrahim Mahama, within four years if this government changes, he will be hot, what you are doing to Wontumi and NPP members. Sammy Gyamfi and the rest you will be hot “.

As for you people, once we make an allegation, we don’t need evidence; all you will be doing is reporting. I know Mahama is going to struggle to protect the legacy of his brother”.

He added, “I blame the Ashantis; you don’t protect your own. They are annoyed with Wontumi today; the records show Wontumi borrowed money. If Ibrahim Mahama gets money, Ashantis are quiet and okay. The Ashantis love strangers too much”.

In related news, Andy Appiah-Kubi, the Lawyer for Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has refuted claims by the Attorney-General.

According to Wontumi’s Lawyer, the Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, lied to Ghanaians.

Andy Appiah-Kubi boldly asserted that Chairman Wontumi has not made any offers for a plea deal in any of his cases.

Speaking on Movement TV, Andy Appiah-Kubi detailed, “There is no truth that in any of the cases involving Chairman Wontumi, he was seeking a plea bargain. It’s a lie”.

The court has told the Attorney General to bring all his documents that he intends to use for prosecutions. So we are waiting for him to come with his documents so that we can stand on for the trial”.

He highlighted that the defence team is awaiting the Attorney-General’s next legal move before deciding on their course of action.

He further added, “Where we have gotten to, they have not even brought out the discoveires for as to go for a case management conference. That is where people will say, based on the evidence, we will ask for a plea bargain. We have not even gotten there yet”.

“Maybe he is inviting us for a plea bargain, or he is sending a signal that the facility is there if it becomes necessary, but so far, Chairman Wontumi has maintained he is innocent”.

Also, Paul Yandoh, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), has cried out that Chairman Wontumi is going through a lot at the hands of the NDC government.

According to Paul Yandoh, the government has frozen the Mobile Money account of the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

He claimed the move is an attempt to frustrate Chairman Wontumi, who is facing multiple charges related to illegal mining activities.

He further highlighted that what Wontumi is going through is more than what Job went through in the Bible.

Speaking on Wontumi TV on Friday, October 17, 2025, Paul Yandoh lamented, “… Do you know that Chairman Wontumi’s Mobile Money wallet has been frozen? He cannot send nor receive money.

What Wontumi is going through is more than what Job went through in the Bible. This must be condemned by Ghanaians”. 

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“We spent GHC90 on transpo but he gave us only GHC50” – Bryan Acheampong ‘boys’ attack Bawumia

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“We spent GHC90 on transpo but he gave us only GHC50” – Bryan Acheampong ‘boys’ attack Bawumia

Three individuals from the campaign of Bryan Acheampong, one of the flagbearer aspirant for the upcoming NPP primaries has launch verbal attack on Dr Bawumia over what they described as measly GHC50 given to them as transportation fee.

The 3 who hail from Abetifi, Bryan’s constituency openly declared their allegiance to him in a viral video while expressing unwarranted anger at the campaign team of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia .

According to them, they spent more than 90 cedis on their transport to attend the campaign event, but were only given 50 cedis.

They claimed that some NPP delegates in other areas received GHC 100, calling it a sign of disrespect.

The delegates are now rallying behind Hon. Bryan Acheampong, urging all Abetifi delegates to vote massively for him in the upcoming NPP presidential primaries.

Speaking in a viral video, the NPP delegates stated, “ We rushed to Kwahu Tafo because they told us that Bawumia should come. When we got there, they gave us 50 cedis. When we said 50 cedis would not be enough for our transportation, they said Dr Bryan Acheampon had spoiled us with money.

When there is money and a person, we will choose the money and leave the person. We took the car in and out, and you gave us 50 cedis”.

They further added, “We are not fools to vote for someone who does not have respect for people. Opare Ansah gave the Suhum people 100 cedis, and they gave the Abetifi constituency 50 cedis. They have insulted us.

I am standing on this 50 cedis, if the Abetifi do not vote for Dr Bryan Acheampong, I will curse all of you”.  Another suggested they will burn the town”.

Meanwhile, in related news, Alhassan Tampuli Sulemana, the Member of Parliament for Gushegu, has said the former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Omo and Pepsodent.

The lawmaker likened Dr Bawumia to Ghanaian consumers who always refer to any washing powder as Omo or any toothpaste to Pepsodent.

According to Alhassan Tampuli Sulemana, Dr Bawumia is NPP’s most preferred and marketable candidate to lead the party into the 2028 election.

He emphasised that Bawumia’s name has become synonymous with the NPP’s potential flagbearer.

Speaking in an interview with Channel One TV on October 23, 2025, Alhassan Tampuli Sulemana stated, “Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is our Omo, he’s our Pepsodent.

He recounted feedback from his constituents, “Some of them are saying, Dr Bawumia is like a well-marketed product. He’s the one that we have marketed more. And some of them even told us, Now look, we still even have his t-shirts.

So, if you go and bring somebody, as a matter of fact, if you bring some of the other aspirants to this community, nobody will recognise them”, Tampuli claimed.

He further insisted the decision to support Dr Bawumia was based on a careful assessment of all five contenders.

“We have seen them, we have weighed their capacity. We have weighed their likelihood of capturing political power for the NPP and in all humility… We have weighed them and we have sieved their strengths, their weaknesses. And we think that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is the best person to lead us to the promised land”, he stated.

Meanwhile, the  Global InfoAnalytics poll’s latest poll shared on October 24, 2025, shows Dr Mahamudu Bawumia maintains his lead in the NPP primaries ahead of the party’s elections.

In the poll result shared, Dr Bawumia maintains his lead in the NPP primaries but lost 3% compared to the September 2025 poll.

Kennedy Agyapong and Bryan Acheampong gained 2% each, but undisclosed voters skyrocketed while undecided delegates saw a huge decline.

The polls showed Dr Bawumia leading the NPP race with 44 per cent, Kennedy Agyapong with 19 per cent, Dr Bryan Acheampong with 5 per cent and Dr Adutwum and Kwabena Agyapong with 1 per cent respectively.

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“Under my leadership, those with and without certificates will have opportunities” – Ken Agyapong

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“Under my leadership, those with and without certificates will have opportunities” – Ken Agyapong

Kennedy Agyapong, a New Patriotic Party flagbearer aspirant, has said that under his leadership, those with and without certificates will have opportunities.

According to Kennedy Agyapong, the former NPP government used the delegates to win power, but when they came for opportunities, they were asking for certificates.

 He highlighted that under his leadership, opportunities would be evenly shared and not just limited to people who have certificates.

Speaking the the Northern Region on a campaign trail, Kennedy Agyapong explained, “For this, do you need a certificate? You had wisdom, that is why the NPP made you delegates, you went out and campaigned for the party for people to vote for us, but when we won power, they were asking for certificates.

I am pleading with you to believe in me. Those with certificates will have opportunities, and those without certificates will also have theirs, because you don’t need a certificate to earn a living. What you need is skill, hard work and opportunity.

Under my leadership, every hardworking Ghanaian, whether educated or not, will have the chance to work and succeed. Ghana’s story is not over yet. What we need is a business-minded leader, one who can turn potential into progress and effort into employment. VOTE NO. 1″.

Also, Ken Agyapong has wooed party delegates in the Northern Region.

According to Kennedy Agyapong, his brand is not as bad as some people make it seem.

He boldly declared that he is going to be a president who will develop the North.

The former Assin Central MP also revealed he is now like an eagle that keeps soaring high despite the insults he keeps receiving.

Speaking to NPP delegates in the northern region, the former Assin Central MP stated, “I am now like an eagle, I don’t care about the insults. I am just flying as high as I can.

Trust me and know that the Kennedy Agyapong brand is not as bad as they make it seem. I will be a fine president who will develop the North”.

In related news, Ken Agyapong has boldly stated that from 1992 till now, no one has spent more money in the party than he has.

According to Kennedy Agyapong, he has even been charged with treason for simply defending the NPP.

Speaking on Spear FM in Damongo, Kennedy Agyapong stated, “Abu Jinapor and I have a strong mutual respect and admiration for each other. I remember clearly when Abu Jinapor and Ursula Owusu visited Kantamanto and were unfortunately attacked. At that moment, no one was bold enough to speak out, but I stood up and said what needed to be said.

 I came out and told them that if you claim Accra is your stronghold and you are attacking supporters of the NPP, the Ashanti region is also our stronghold, and we will also attack supporters of the NDC. Unfortunately, some media houses twisted my words. I was even charged with treason for simply defending the party I have sacrificed so much for”.

He added, “The money that has been spent on the party since 1992 till now, why is nobody talking about that? Those running with me today, none of them have spent more on the party than I have since 1992. I have spent a lot of money on this party, but that is not even the main issue.

Kennedy Agyapong boldly added, “The real issue is the current state of the country and the condition of the party. The important question is, who is the right person to bring victory to the NPP?

Everywhere I go, the Ghanaians and supporters across the country are calling on me to lead the party. They believe in me, and they know I have what it takes to move the party forward”.

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“Internal auditors, Directors must be prosecuted where corruption is identified” – Domelevo

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“Internal auditors, Directors must be prosecuted where corruption is identified” – Domelevo

Daniel Domelevo, the former Auditor-General, has said that internal auditors, directors must be prosecuted where corruption is identified.

According to Domelevo, the fight against corruption will yield results when it is extended to auditors, directors, and heads of institutions who preside over corrupt practices.

Speaking on Ghana’s corruption fight, Daniel Domelevo stated, “Internal auditors, directors, and heads of institutions where corruption is identified must also be prosecuted”

“[President] Mahama can eliminate corruption by strengthening Article 286(4) of the Constitution and ensuring that provisions on reverse burden and unexplained wealth are actively enforced,” Mr Domelevo explained.

He added, “Corruption cases are likely to worsen in the next five years if we fail to enforce existing laws,” said Mr Domelevo.

“Fast-tracking corruption cases to a maximum of three months can serve as a strong deterrent to other public officials,” he said.

In related news, Professor John Osae-Kwapong, a governance expert with the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has weighed in on the Buffer Stock Company scandal.

The professor noted that Ghana has internal auditors everywhere, yet none of the auditors were able to catch the Buffer Stock Company scandal.

According to him, it is strange that Ghana’s internal auditors failed to detect wrongdoings that have cost the state millions of cedis.

Speaking on the AM Show, Prof. Osae-Kwapong stated, “Anytime I listen to the Attorney-General or read the Auditor-General’s report, I ask myself — how come that throughout the entire process, none of the internal auditors or oversight units caught these issues? It’s shocking”.

His comments come after Dr Ayine accused Hanan Abdul-Wahab of acquiring luxury assets by misappropriating public funds during his tenure.

According to the Attorney General, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have traced several properties and bank transactions linked to Abdul-Wahab.

Speaking at the press briefing on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Dr Dominic Ayine detailed, “Seven entities linked to Mr. Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife were used as vehicles to receive and to launder the proceeds of crime from Buffer Stock. The money laundering took the form of property acquisitions across the country, including real estate and luxury goods using the same entities.

The entities in question are as follows:

Alqarni Enterprise

Aludiba Enterprise

Energy Partners Limited

Fa-Hausa Ventures

Fa-Hausa Company Limited and

Aludiba Foundation and

Sawtina Enterprise (owned by a third party connected to the couple)

Bank documents obtained by the EOCO reveal that, within the period that the suspects operated the criminal enterprise, Mr Hanan Abdul-Wahab, his wife and their entities became the largest depositors of Republic Bank.

Investigations established that in 2018, Sawtina Enterprise, an entity owned by James Atieku-Apawu, applied to become a licensed supplier to the Buffer Stock Company. This application was approved by his boss, Hanan Abdul-Wahab, knowing very well that his approval placed James Tieku-Apawu in a conflict-of-interest situation.

Documentary evidence from bank accounts of Buffer Stock revealed that between September 2018 and June 2024, Buffer Stock transferred a total of Ghs78,269,082.04 to Sawtina Enterprise’s bank accounts at Ecobank and Republic Bank, respectively. The payments were supposedly to pay for food supplies made by Sawtina Enterprise to schools under the School Feeding Program (SFP).

Verified records, including waybills and store receipt vouchers (SRVs) from Buffer Stock, indicated that only Ghs 27,389,872.00 out of payments to Sawtina Enterprise were backed by supplies. There is no evidence that the remaining Ghs50,879,210.04 paid to the enterprise was backed by food supplies or any service rendered to Buffer Stock.

A review of Sawtina Enterprise’s bank account revealed that the bulk of the payments which Buffer Stock made to Sawtina Enterprise’s bank accounts (about 98%) of the Ghs 78,269,082.04 were instantly re-transferred to Alqarni Enterprise, Fa-Hausa Ventures and other entities owned and controlled by or affiliated to Hanan Abdul-Wahab and Faiza Seidu Wuni.

 He further explained that whenever such payments were deposited into Sawtina’s account, he was prompted by Hanan to expect the transfer and was later instructed on where to move or retransfer the funds. In effect, Sawtina became a conduit for Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife to steal Buffer Stock funds without easy detection.

Transaction analysis of Sawtina Enterprise’s Republic bank account and entities used as vehicles to launder the proceeds of the criminal enterprise established by Hanan and his Wife Faiza corroborated the claims made by Mr. James Tieku-Apawu. For example, a review of some of the re-transfers of the funds paid to Sawtina Enterprise by Buffer Stock”.

Defence Minister will be appointed as Mahama fully understands his responsibilities – Kwakye Ofosu

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Defence Minister will be appointed as Mahama fully understands his responsibilities – Kwakye Ofosu

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister in Charge of Government Communications, has said President John Dramani Mahama will soon announce a Defence Minister as he fully understands his responsibilities.

 It will be recalled that Dr Omane Boamah and seven others lost their lives in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.

In the aftermath, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson was appointed to act as caretaker for the Defence Ministry.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu highlighted that Mahama’s administration is committed to filling the leadership gap.

Speaking on Newsfeed on Channel One TV on Monday, October 27, Kwakye Ofosu stated, “President Mahama fully understands his responsibilities and whereas he had a close relationship with the late Minister Omane Boamah, the president is pragmatic and professional enough to understand that life has gone on.

“Whatever needs to be done will be done to ensure that the Defence Ministry has the best of leadership and the policies that they implement contribute to the overall development of our country and ensure our safety and security. In due course, that announcement will be made.”

His comments come following calls from Dominic Nitiwul, a former Minister for Defence and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, has warned President John Mahama to urgently appoint a substantive Minister for Defence.

According to him, the delay in making a substantive appointment can affect the effective functioning of the ministry.

Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Friday, October 24, Nitiwul expressed, “The deputy cannot act as the defence minister. It is the reason the president asked the finance minister to act as the interim defence minister. We all know that the finance minister doesn’t have time. I think that it is time for the president to look for and nominate somebody to take over”.

“In the West Africa region, terrorism is becoming endemic. We are enjoying peace, but we are always threatened by insecurities around us, and I think we need somebody who will offer leadership,” Nitiwul stressed.

“That long delay is not helpful,” he cautioned.

Also, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South Constituency, has said no serious country will run for 3 months without appointing a fully functional substantive Defence minister to oversee the formulation and implementation of defence policies.

In a post on his X page, the MP underscored the urgent need for a substantive minister to be appointed to fill the vacant position since the tragic passing of Dr Omane Boamah.

“Nearly 3 months without a substantive Defence Minister is a dangerous gamble and reckless potential compromise of our territorial integrity. What a dangerous inaction! At a time when the security of our country is on the path of rapid deterioration – Gbenyiri, Sampa, Bawku, Galamsey etc, with over 23,000 citizens having fled to neighbouring countries as refugees” he posted

He added, “No serious country will run 3 months without a substantive Defence Minister. Is there no suitable person in NDC who can be trusted by President Mahama to fill the worthy shoes of my departed honourable friend, Dr Omane Boamah? What difficulty might the President be facing for which he has been hesitant in appointing a suitable replacement for the late Minister? We demand the immediate appointment of a substantive Minister for Defence to lead the spirited collective action to retool the Ghana Armed Forces and sustain the territorial integrity of our beloved country”.

“The fight against cybercrime across the world has never been done by gov’t” – Sam George in a throwback video

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“The fight against cybercrime across the world has never been done by gov’t” – Sam George in a throwback video

A throwback video of Sam George, the Communication Minister then in opposition, has surfaced following the brouhaha over the proposed amendment to the Cybersecurity Act bill drafted under the Mahama administration.

According to Sam George in the throwback video, the fight against cybercrime across the world has never been done by the government.

In the 2019 video, which has now gone viral, Sam George argues against establishing a new cybersecurity authority.

He highlighted the unnecessary bureaucracy, noting that there are existing national structures for handling cybercrime through private sector efforts.

Speaking in the throwback video, he stated, “The justification for fighting cybercrime is flawed. You already have the infrastructure today that is fighting cybercrime. You have a national cybersecurity advisor at the ministry. There’s a National Cyber Security Centre. There are joint inter-ministerial working groups on cyber crimes.

That has the Minister for National Security, and it has the Minister for Communications. It also has the justice and attorney general”.

He added, “About seven ministers. And structures exist. If we’re setting up an authority that is just a bureaucracy.

The bureaucracy will be responsible for policy regulation and frameworks. That authority isn’t going to fight cybercrime. The fight against it across the world has never been done by governments. It was always done by private sector agencies. What you would see, the Government says, Okay, For all…”

However, Sam George today in government is championing the Cybersecurity Amendment Bill, 2025, which is being introduced by the Communication Minister, Sam George, has come under intense criticism following the proposed amended Cybersecurity Act, 1038.

The CSA amendment bill seeks to gain sweeping control over Ghana’s cyberspace and also impose a 30% levy on industry players.

Many Ghanaians have criticised the bill, arguing that the CSA, which seeks to protect Ghanaians, rather poses a significant threat to Ghana’s digital security landscape.

According to the netizen, the CSA is the most dangerous bill Ghana has ever drafted, which quietly gives the CSA power to arrest, freeze assets, and access your data, all in the name of “cybersecurity”.

Meanwhile, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) are asking Ghanaians for their input to shape the country’s digital defences as the government launches a public review of its proposed cybersecurity update.

“We need laws that match the speed of digital innovation,” the CSA noted.

However, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), designed to provide technical oversight and promote digital safety, has now ignited debate on social media, with Ghanaians arguing that it could now act as an armed enforcement body capable of conducting arrests, searches, and seizures without traditional police oversight.

Netizens argue that the bill could lead to abuse of power, intimidation of opponents and critics, and the suppression of online views under the guise of cybersecurity enforcement.

Furthermore, former Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has expressed concern over the proposed amendment to the Cybersecurity Act bill drafted under the Mahama administration.

According to Oppong Nkrumah, the cybersecurity bill is dangerous and could lead to jail time for posting “offensive” comments on WhatsApp chat groups.

 Kojo Oppong Nkrumah cautioned that criminalising free speech to the extent that individuals could be arrested for sharing offensive remarks in a WhatsApp chat poses a threat to the nation’s democracy.

The lawmaker argued President Mahama had earlier hinted at plans to use national security agencies to monitor social media users.

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Watch father express discontent over a science textbook that required students to provide answers in local languages

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Watch father express discontent over a science textbook that required students to provide answers in local languages

A father has expressed disappointment after discovering that a science textbook required students to provide answers in local languages.  

He highlighted that the textbook has been approved by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA).

The father noted that the textbook asked students to name plants in their local language.

The man called for a more practical approach to science in Ghana’s basic schools.  

In related news, the Deputy Education Minister, Clement Apaak, has clarified that the use of the Mother tongue as a medium of teaching applies only from Kindergarten to Primary Three.

According to Clement Apaak, the clarification was necessary to settle the ongoing conversations surrounding the minister’s declaration.

Speaking at the launch of the Foundational Learning Action Tracker on Monday, October 27, Deputy Education Minister Clement Apaak explained, “The Honourable Minister for Education has asked me to clarify that the policy directive he announced on Friday regarding the compulsory use of mother tongue as a medium of instruction in our public basic schools is confined, emphasis, confined to KG up to Primary 3.

“In other words, KG and Lower Primary. Having clarified what seems to have given a few persons sleepless nights, I bring you greetings,” the deputy minister said.

His clarification comes following remarks from Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, who has instructed the Director General of Ghana Education Service (GES) to make the use of teaching in the Ghanaian Language or mother tongue compulsory at the basic level.

The Education Minister explained that the move is aimed at improving learning outcomes and comprehension among pupils at the basic level.

Speaking in the presence of President John Mahana and the GES Director-General, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “Mr President, the story is told of a young girl whose teacher, somewhere in the Ashanti Region, went in and was waxing English, teaching at the early stages of development.

Then the child told the teacher that, ‘3y3 a, ka Twi, kakra na mente ase3’ which translates to: ‘Please speak a little Twi, because I don’t understand’”.

He further narrated, “So, Mr President, in line with that and with your authority, I’m directing the Director General of the Ghana Education Service and the GES that from today, teacher use of mother tongue instruction is now compulsory in all Ghanaian schools” his directive was met with loud cheers from the ground gathered.

He emphasised that the GES must ensure the strict enforcement of this directive.

“The GES is to ensure strict enforcement of this because that child, that Ghanaian child, was not born into an English family, but a proud Asante Akan family and deserves to learn,” he added.

Additionally, Dr Joyce Tawiah-Mensah, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast’s Department of Basic Education, has called on the government to show commitment to the effective implementation of mother tongue instruction in Ghanaian schools.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, October 27, Dr Tawiah-Mensah stated, “It’s something that we can do, but we need political commitment in terms of teacher training, materials and others”.

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