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Nana Addo wanted to become a footballer – Sister reveals

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Nana Addo wanted to become a footballer – Sister reveals

The younger sister of former President Nana Addo has said his brother wanted to become a footballer growing up.

Marigold Akufo-Addo further recounted that Nana Addo wanted to become a footballer, but he was not allowed.

Speaking with Kafui Dey, she stated, “I remember one holiday,  we came back, and he went to join Ohene Djan, he was in charge of all the footballers, young and old. They used to go to some small stadium for some reason, he was popular there; they called him Bob negro so he wanted to be a footballer at that time and they had to stop that because the footballers where not learning, if he were born today they would have allowed him but then it was a taboo because you are coming to break your leg and leave half way and mess up your future”.

She further asserted that Nana Addo and the late Jerry John Rawlings controlled the streets with their charm before they became president.

Marigold Akufo-Addo highlighted that Jerry John Rawlings, in his youth, was already charismatic.

She drew triking parallel between a young Jerry John Rawlings and her brother, Nana Akufo-Addo charisma, crowds and a presence you couldn’t ignore.

Marigold Akufo-Addo, when asked if she could tell her big brother Akufo-Addo was going to be president one, stated “Yes and No, he had a great street following when he was little, there was something”

“I remember telling my father someday that JJ Rawlings used to come to GIS; I did not know he was not schooling there, he used to come and visit two young men who were there”.

Marigold Akufo-Addo added, “This young man will not even move from under the tree. Everybody will be calling him, Jerry John, Jerry John. If I call one of these characters who are now living in Korea somewhere, do you remember so and so? They might say no, but do you remember Jerry John? They will say yes.

So I told my father, and he said young children like that, you’ve got to take good care of them, what he said was that they are charismatic. He said young men who draw crowds like how Nana Addo was drawing and how Jerry was being spoken about, without you knowing him, you have to nurture them well”.

She added, “Even if they don’t sit on the seat per say they will be influencing a lot of people. So from that point of view, Nana Addo was already charismatic because he went to a boys’ school, my father’s car in those days, an Aston Martin or something, everybody knew it around the area, and they used to say it was Nana Addo’s car, he knew all the characters in the street.

Some Ghanaians reacting to her comparison stated, “ Please don’t mention JJ and Nana Ado in the same statement when talking of charisma. Nana Ado has no charisma. He’s a big-time fraud”.

A netizen added, “See how, as she mentioned, Aston Martin I just dey smile like mumu”.

“Massa… your brother for what we saw was a wicked old fool. He fooled us into getting to power.. But I bet he was the biggest fool as of Dec 2024”, a netizen added.

One more X user added, “Massa… your brother for what we saw was a wicked old fool. He fooled us to get to power.. but I bet he was the biggest fool as at Dec 2024”.

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Gov’t places order for supply of four helicopters – Airbus

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Gov’t places order for supply of four helicopters – Airbus

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced that the government of Ghana has placed an order for multi-mission Airbus helicopters.

On Thursday, Airbus Helicopters announced that it had secured a contract from Ghana’s Ministry of Defence for the supply of four helicopters.

They identified the helicopters as two H175Ms, one ACH175, and one ACH160.

“Airbus revealed that under the agreement, two H175Ms will be deployed as multi-mission helicopters to support transport, search and rescue operations, emergency medical services, and disaster relief.

The ACH175 and ACH160 will be used primarily for transport duties”, citinews stated.

Arnaud Montalvo, Head of Africa and the Middle East Region for Airbus Helicopters stated, “The commitment from Ghana marks the return of Airbus Helicopters to the country with a defined focus on customer support and partnership”.

“We are particularly excited that the H175M will be operated in Ghana, demonstrating the aircraft’s versatility across defence and security missions. This key deal also makes Ghana a leading customer in West Africa for our premium corporate helicopters, the ACH160 and ACH175,” Mr. Montalvo added.

It will be recalled that Finance Minister Ato Forson announced that the government will commence the procurement of four helicopters and two aircraft for the Ghana Air Force.

Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Mr Forson stated, “The Ghana Air Force will be retooled. Beginning in 2026, the Government of Ghana will initiate procurement processes for the acquisition of four modern helicopters, one long-range aircraft, and one medium-range aircraft. These are expected to be delivered within four years, provided the procurement is finalised in 2026”.

“In 2026, the government will procure two 72-meter Offshore Patrol Vessels equipped with helipads and combat systems. These vessels will enable the Navy to conduct long-endurance patrols, safeguard the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), prevent maritime crimes, protect critical offshore infrastructure, and support bunkering and oil field security operations,” he noted.

The news comes following Captain Paul Forjoe, a member of the investigative committee probing the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6, who has revealed that the crash report recommends that the Ghana Armed Forces acquire modern helicopters and a training simulator.

According to the investigative committee report, the Air Force must invest in simulators for recurrent pilot training.

He further added that Ghana contracts certified aviation weather providers and develops en route navigational aids, especially in remote areas.

Speaking during the official presentation of the findings, Captain Forjoe detailed, “We have recommended that the Air Force acquire modern aircraft with terrain avoidance warning systems and modern navigation systems”.

“The aircraft should also have cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders, which are the audio-visual capable types.”

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Mahama gov’t announce 12-member Presidential Economic Advisory Group

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Mahama gov’t announce 12-member Presidential Economic Advisory Group

The John Mahama-led government has announced a 12-member Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy.

The 12-member group brings together seasoned experts from academia, public service, and the private sector.

They are to offer guidance on macroeconomic management, fiscal consolidation, and debt sustainability.

A statement from the Presidency Communication signed by spokesperson to the President Felix Kwakye Ofosu read, “In furtherance of the Government’s commitment to restoring macroeconomic stability, strengthening fiscal sustainability, and accelerating inclusive and job-rich economic growth, anchored on the implementation of the 24-Hour Economy, the Accelerated Export Development Programme, and the broader Reset Agenda, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has constituted a Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE). 

The establishment of PAGE reflects the President’s resolve to draw on deep national and international expertise to support sound economic governance, strategic policy coordination, and evidence-based decision-making to navigate current economic challenges and position Ghana for sustained growth and resilience.

i. Purpose and Mandate 

The Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy shall serve as a high-level advisory body to the President. It shall be responsible for providing independent, non-partisan, and strategic economic advice. In particular, the Group shall: 

a. Provide strategic counsel on macroeconomic management, fiscal consolidation, debt sustainability, and coherence between fiscal and monetary policy; 

b. Advise on structural transformation, industrial development, competitiveness, and export-led growth strategies; 

c. Offer guidance on sectoral development, private-sector expansion, investment mobilisation, and sustainable job creation; 

d. Support the design, sequencing, and implementation of the 24-Hour Economy, the Accelerated Export Development Programme, and national productivity-enhancing reforms; 

e. Conduct periodic assessments of Ghana’s economic performance and propose policy adjustments or corrective measures where necessary; 

f. Contribute expert input into Ghana’s economic negotiations, engagements, and partnerships with bilateral and multilateral development partners, international financial institutions, and investors;

The Group shall report directly to the President and shall submit advisory memoranda and briefs as and when requested by the President, including periodic strategic reviews.

The members include,

The Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy shall be chaired by His Excellency the President and shall comprise the following distinguished individuals drawn from academia, public service, and the private sector: 

H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang — Vice President 

Mr. Ishmael Yamson — Private Sector Leader; former member of PAGE 

Mr. Kwame Pianim — Economist and Private Sector Leader; former member of PAGE 

Ms. Nana Oye Mansah Yeboaa — Former Deputy Minister of Finance and Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry; former member of PAGE 

Dr. Kwabena Duffuor — Economist, former Governor of the Bank of Ghana 

Sir Samuel Esson Jonah — Private Sector Leader and Industrialist 

Mr. Ato Brown — Former World Bank Infrastructure Specialist; Agribusiness Investor 

Dr. Henry A. Kofi Wampah — Former Governor of the Bank of Ghana 

Togbe Afede XIV — Economist and Private Sector Leader 

Ms. Abena Amoah — Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Stock Exchange 

Prof. Priscilla Twumasi Baffour — University Professor and Academic Researcher 

Prof. Patience Aseweh Abor, Ph.D. — University Professor and Academic Researcher”, the statement concluded.

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Six suspects arrested in robbery and gang rape case in Juaso

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Six suspects arrested in robbery and gang rape case in Juaso

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested six suspects believed to be part of a robbery and gang rape syndicate operating in Juaso in the Ashanti Region.

According to the Police the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation, during which police retrieved 49 mobile phone covers, a bayonet case, a green dress resembling a military uniform, and a photograph showing the alleged leader dressed in military-style camouflage.

A Toyota RAV4 vehicle suspected of being used in the group’s operations was also seized.

Police say the suspects admitted their involvement during interrogation. They were arraigned before the court on January 12, 2026, and remanded into lawful custody to reappear on January 28, 2026, as investigations continue.

The Ghana Police Service in a post on X stated, “POLICE ARREST SIX SUSPECTS IN ROBBERY AND GANG RAPE CASE IN JUASO

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command, through an intelligence-led operation, has arrested six suspects believed to be members of a robbery and gang rape syndicate operating in Juaso in the Ashanti Region.

The suspects, identified as David Adusah, also known as Vibes; Samuel Amantor, also known as Road; Andrew Odei, also known as Salinco; Sharif Mohammed, also known as Isco; Joseph Addo, also known as Moves; and Chidi Arinze, also known as Orga Happiness, were arrested on 8th January 2026.

Searches conducted at the suspects’ residences led to the retrieval of forty-nine mobile phone covers, a bayonet case, a green dress resembling a military uniform, and a photograph showing the alleged leader of the group dressed in military-style camouflage. A Toyota RAV4 vehicle, believed to have been used by the group during their operations, was also retrieved and impounded.

During interrogation, the suspects admitted their involvement in the reported cases.

On 12th January 2026, the suspects were put before the court and remanded into lawful custody to reappear on 28th January 2026 to allow the police to complete investigations.

The Ghana Police Service assures the public that investigations are ongoing, and all persons found culpable will be made to face the full rigours of the law”,the post added.

In related news, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted seventeen Police Officers in recognition of their exemplary conduct, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

IGP Yohuno promoted the officers to their next ranks today, 14th January 2026.

On Wednesday, January 14, 2025, the Police service in a post on social media stated, “The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on 14th January 2026, promoted seventeen Police Officers, including two(2) Senior Officers, to their next ranks in recognition of their exemplary conduct, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

The promotions were granted in appreciation of the officers’ distinguished performance in the discharge of their responsibilities, particularly their commitment to operational excellence, discipline, and service to the nation.

The gesture forms part of the Service’s broader effort to motivate personnel who demonstrate outstanding commitment and integrity in the line of duty.

They encouraged all personnel of the Service to continue upholding the highest standards of professionalism, loyalty, and service to the public”.

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IGP Yohuno promotes 35 Police Officers for their role in Adabraka gold robbery arrests

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IGP Yohuno promotes 35 Police Officers for their role in Adabraka gold robbery arrests

Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has promoted thirty-five Police Officers for their role in Adabraka Gold Robbery arrests.

According to the police, the promotions were awarded to personnel who demonstrated exceptional professionalism, dedication, and teamwork during operations.

The Police Service in a post on X wrote, “IGP PROMOTES THIRTY-FIVE (35) POLICE OFFICERS FOR ROLE IN ADABRAKA GOLD ROBBERY ARRESTS

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on 15th January 2026, promoted thirty-five police officers in recognition of their outstanding role in the arrest of suspects involved in the Adabraka gold robbery in Accra.

The promotions were awarded to personnel who demonstrated exceptional professionalism, dedication, and teamwork during operations that led to the arrest of suspects linked to the high-profile daylight robbery at a jewellery shop in Adabraka in November 2024”.

Also, IGP Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno had earlier promoted seventeen Police Officers in recognition of their exemplary conduct, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

IGP Yohuno promoted the officers to their next ranks today, 14th January 2026.

On Wednesday, January 14, 2025, the Police service in a post on social media stated, “The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on 14th January 2026, promoted seventeen Police Officers, including two(2) Senior Officers, to their next ranks in recognition of their exemplary conduct, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

The promotions were granted in appreciation of the officers’ distinguished performance in the discharge of their responsibilities, particularly their commitment to operational excellence, discipline, and service to the nation.

The gesture forms part of the Service’s broader effort to motivate personnel who demonstrate outstanding commitment and integrity in the line of duty.

They encouraged all personnel of the Service to continue upholding the highest standards of professionalism, loyalty, and service to the public”.

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Immediately dismiss NaCCA DG and Board Chair – Minority demands over LGBTQ content

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Immediately dismiss NaCCA DG and Board Chair – Minority demands over LGBTQ content

The Minority in Parliament, led by Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has called for the immediate dismissal of the Director-General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), Professor Samuel Ofori Bekoe and the Board Chair of NaCCA.

According to the minority, NaCCA’s leadership had failed to prevent the inclusion of the content, adding that the printing, distribution and recalling of the Year Two Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual has caused financial losses for the state.

The minority asserted that the NaCCCA Director-General and Council’s leadership must be held accountable.

Speaking to the media on behalf of the Minority caucus on Thursday, January 15, Vincent Ekow Assafuah stated, “We demand the dismissal of the Director-General of NaCCA and the Chairman of the Board for failure of oversight and breach of public trust.

NaCCA is now telling us, assuming without admitting, that the document was developed by the NPP government in 2024. If you don’t believe in it, why go ahead to even print them in 2025?”

“That is causing financial loss to the state because these are manuals you have printed and distributed across the country,” he stressed.

Meanwhile, the  National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has withdrawn printed copies of a Senior High School (SHS) teacher manual.

NaCCA has acknowledged that certain content on ‘Gender Identity’ in the Year 2 Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual did not align with Ghanaian culture, norms, and values.

A revised version, reflecting national values and biological understanding, has now been released.

According to NaCCA, all teachers in possession of hard copies of the SHS Physical Education & Health teachers’ manual to return them immediately

Speaking on Adom News on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Chairman of the NaCCA Board, Prof Vincent Assanful explained, “In the review process, we should have flagged that definition. We are undertaking some changes in the curriculum. I have instructed my Director-General that they should issue a statement to clarify and to make a point that that bit, and in fact it is not only that bit, the whole section of the definition of terms, but we will have to have a second look at that section.

“I am working on it, and I assure teachers, well-meaning Ghanaians and parents that that aspect in the review of the curriculum we will work on it,” he stated.

He added, “It was brought to my attention this morning, and honestly, I didn’t understand it well. So, I forwarded it to the Deputy Director in charge of Technical Services, who oversees curriculum development. He confirmed to me that indeed the document is from us so in terms of its authenticity, it is an authentic document which originated from us”.

“I drew the Deputy Director’s attention to the definition. It is obvious that during the preparation of the document, a subject expert reviewed it. He said he would contact the subject expert and find out how come that definition came into the document.

“He has communicated the expert’s response, but I am not convinced. I have engaged the Director-General as well, Prof. Bekoe,” he noted.

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“When NPP was in power, I used to give NDC MPs rice, but today they don’t pick my calls” – Okyere Baafi

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“When NPP was in power, I used to give NDC MPs rice, but today they don’t pick my calls” – Okyere Baafi

Michael Okyere Baafi, a Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, has said that when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) was in government, he used to buy bags of rice for NDC MPs.

According to Okyere Baafi, today, with the NDC now in government, when he calls his colleagues, NDC MPs, they don’t even pick up his calls.

The New Juaben South MP stressed that MPs interact cordially with him in the chamber, but their conduct outside the chamber tells a different story.

He cautioned the NDC MPs that being in power does not diminish the relevance of those in opposition, urging them to be mindful of their actions.

Okyere Baafi, however, asserted that what he is experiencing has been an eye-opener, adding that he would be more guarded in his future engagements.

Speaking in an interview on Wontumi TV on 14 January 2026, Okyere Baafi explained, “You see, we are all in Parliament, and we face the same issues. Sometimes you think that if you have something today, you should help others so that tomorrow, when you are also in need, they can help you, but after they returned to power, they don’t mind anybody”.

“I told one of their frontbench members that I used to pack rice and send it to his hometown. All three frontbench members of the NDC are my friends, and whenever I sent the rice, I shared it among all of them,” he said.

He added, “But today, now that they are in power, when you call them, they don’t mind you. Sometimes it’s not even about money; they just don’t mind you. Yet when they see you in Parliament, they pretend everything is fine.”

Also, Michael Okyere Baafi, in that same interview, spoke on an alleged plot to oust Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader.

According to Okyere Baafi, no position in Parliament is permanent; he, however, noted that there are no discussions or indications of an agenda to oust the minority leader.

The MP highlighted that the minority is united and is working together, and there are no plans to undermine or replace Afenyo-Markin.

Michael Okyere Baafi stated, “I don’t believe that anybody wants to remove Afenyo-Markin for now, even though no position in Parliament is permanent”.

“The party can decide at any time for someone else to take up the position, but as things stand now, I am not aware of anyone scheming or aiming for his seat. We don’t have any animosity among us.”

“For now, I don’t foresee anything like that happening,” he added.

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Ebo Noah granted GH₵100,000 bail with two sureties

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Ebo Noah granted GH₵100,000 bail with two sureties

Self-acclaimed prophet Evans Eshun, commonly known as Ebo Noah, has been granted a GH₵100,000 bail with two sureties.

The Adentan Circuit Court granted Ebo Noah a GH₵100,000 bail with two sureties, one to be secured with a landed property or a Vehicle.

Emmanuel Sarfo, Ebo Noah’s lawyer, revealed that the case has been adjourned to March 18, 2026.

It will be recalled that Ebo Noah was arrested by the GPS Special Cyber Vetting Team on December 31, 2025, after his viral video claiming God would destroy the world with a flood on December 25, 2025.

Ebo Noah is facing charges of false communication, deliberately misleading the public, and publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.

Also, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit at the CID Headquarters, Chief Superintendent Seth Sewornu, had earlier confirmed the arrest of viral doomsday prophet, Ebo Noah, over charges relating to his doomsday conspiracy.

He noted that the self-acclaimed content creator will be brought before a law court today on charges of false communication, intentionally misleading the public and the publication of false news with the intent to cause fear and panic.

In his last court appearance,  Ebo Noah was remanded into police custody for two weeks, following the adjournment of court proceedings at the Adentan Circuit Court.

The court has also ordered a psychiatric evaluation of the suspect at the Pantang Psychiatric Hospital, before his next appearance in court.

Meanwhile, the mother of Ebo Noah has appealed to President John Mahama, the Asantehene and other Ghanaian citizens to help secure the release of her son.

Speaking in a viral video shared by SIKAOFFICIAL, Ebo Noah’s mum, on her knees, noted that her son was wrong with what he did and begged for mercy.

In the viral video, she stated, “I am calling on the President, John Dramani Mahama; the former President, Nana Akufo-Addo; the IGP, Christian Yohuno; Otumfuo Osei Tutu II; and Nana Ama McBrown to help my son. That is the only thing a mother can do for her child. Please help him”.

“My son has no ark. He can’t even afford a single boat, let alone own an ark.

“He is not crazy. Ebo was only influenced by pressure online to also earn something for himself. This is a great financial burden to us. We do not have the money. My son is not mad. I think he got carried away by social media since that is where he makes some money. As a mother, I am pleading with all distinguished Ghanaians to have mercy on my son. I beg you”, she added.

Video – John Dumelo organised bus and pays transport fares for stranded commuters

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Video – John Dumelo organised bus and pays transport fares for stranded commuters

John Dumelo, the Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, has announced that on Tuesday, January 14, 2026, he organised and paid transport fares for stranded commuters.

In a viral video shared by  John Dumelo, he explained that his action is just a short-term measure as he looks for a longer solution.

He also commended Metro Mass Transit for making buses available.

John Dumelo in his post wrote, “I organised and paid for all commuters this evening headed to Lapaz from Okponglo and also Shiahie to Madina. This is a short-term measure, and I am working on a longer solution. Thanks so much, Metro Mass!!! #idey4u”

Meanwhile, Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has announced that the Transport Minister,  Joseph Bukari Nikpe, will meet the GPRTU and other commercial transport operators over the ongoing public transportation crisis in Accra.

The revelation comes amid passengers facing long queues and inflated fares, particularly during peak hours.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Felix Kwakye Ofosu noted that some commercial vehicle operators are engaging in rent-seeking behaviour.

He explained that some commercial vehicle operators are limiting vehicle availability to drive up fares.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated, “The Transport Minister has informed me that he has requested a meeting with the GPRTU and other transport operators to address the issue of rent-seeking”.

“Some operators deliberately avoid designated stations and roam around in the hope that the artificial shortage they create will compel commuters to pay more than they should.”

He added, “After the persistent reduction in fuel prices, some operators have decided to engage in undue practices by creating artificial shortages,” he said. “It is an unlawful activity, and government is looking at it to ensure that those involved are dealt with.”

Also, a video has surfaced of the Aayalolo’s BRT buses left to rot amid the ongoing public transportation crisis in Accra.

In the viral video, the Aayalolo’s BRT buses have been left abandoned at the  Achimota New Station Aayalolo yard, rusting away.

TV3’s Christian Yalley in the viral video narrated that some of the buses’ tyres have been removed, and are just stationary, adding that some of the buses are entirely grounded.

He highlighted that they were not allowed to go and film inside the buses to see the exact defect of the buses, adding that the buses have been grounded for years.

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“Prices have reduce but drivers are cutting our heads” –  Woman cries out calling on Mahama and GPRTU

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“Prices have reduce but drivers are cutting our heads” –  Woman cries out calling on Mahama and GPRTU

A woman residing in Taifa in the Ga East municipality has cried out, calling on President John Mahama and the GPRTU, following transport operators charging exorbitant prices.

The woman asserted that prices have indeed reduce but drivers are ‘cutting the heads’ of passengers by charging double the normal fare price.

Speaking in a viral video, the woman stated, “GPRTU Leadership, something is disturbing me. I live in Taifa and work in Accra. When I come to work, I board four cars, even with that they don’t take the normal fare, the drivers charge double the fare.

We beg, we are asking, is there no leadership in this country? What drivers and their mates are doing to us is very painful. If care is not taken, people are going to die in this country, we are begging”.

She further added, “We are pleading with you, President John Mahama, rise up, prices have reduce but drivers are cutting our head what they are doing to us is painful”.

Meanwhile, Samuel Amoah, the Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), has revealed that their task force will be hitting the streets to sanction drivers engaging in unlawful practices.

According to the GPRTU, they plan to work with the Police in arresting and imposing sanctions on drivers engaging in fare violations.

Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Wednesday, January 14, Samuel Amoah stated, “We had a meeting today. We will be hitting the streets with our task force to ensure that if our vehicles are found engaging in such practices, we will cause their arrest and impose sanctions. We will be meeting the Transport Minister hopefully by Friday.

“We will be organising our union guards and request from the Minister to allow the police to come in. The MMDCEs will also come in. We will be standing at some vantage areas where we think most of these floating drivers park. It is there that we will find out those that are doing that. Those that are with the GPRTU, we will sanction them; those that are not, there are laws,” he said.

Additionally, Abass Imoro, the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), has told passengers to resist paying fares above the approved rates.

The GPRTU PRO highlighted that any unofficial increase by drivers is illegal and punishable under the law.

He stressed that both operators and passengers must strictly adhere to fare regulations.

Also, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, has alleged that there is a deliberate attempt by some operators to create artificial scarcity of vehicles to charge passengers high prices.

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Watch footage of Aayalolo BRT buses, left to rot as Ghanaians face long queues and inflated fares

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Watch footage of Aayalolo BRT buses, left to rot as Ghanaians face long queues and inflated fares

A video has surfaced of the Aayalolo BRT buses left to rot amid the ongoing public transportation crisis in Accra.

In the viral video, the Aayalolo BRT buses have been left abandoned at the  Achimota New Station Aayalolo yard, rusting away.

TV3’s Christian Yalley in the viral video narrated that some of the Aayalolo BRT buses’ tyres have been removed, and are just stationary, adding that some of the buses are entirely grounded.

He highlighted that they were not allowed to go and film inside the buses to see the exact defect of the buses, adding that the buses have been grounded for years.

In related news, Awudu Dawuda, the Acting Managing Director of the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), has revealed that only 80 out of the 245 Ayalolo buses procured by the government in 2016 are currently operating in Accra.

He explained that when he took over, 60 of the buses were packed because they were broken down, adding that they were repaired to get them back on the road.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Awudu Dawuda stated, “When it comes to urban mobility, we are all aware that it is important for the growth of any economy, especially when we are seeking to get more buses into the system”.

“When I took over, we were left with only 80 buses out of the 245 buses that the government procured in 2016. The buses were procured to operate within Accra alone, but 60 were taken to Kumasi, 10 to Takoradi, and another 10 to Tamale at the behest of the then Ministry of Transport,” he explained.

He added, “When I took over, I wrote to the people in charge of the buses in Kumasi, and approval has been granted for us to add the 60 buses there to the ones we have in Accra”.

“Close to 60 of the buses were packed because they were broken down. What we did was to repair them through our own means to get them back on the road,” he added.

Meanwhile, Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has announced that the Transport Minister,  Joseph Bukari Nikpe, will meet the GPRTU and other commercial transport operators over the ongoing public transportation crisis in Accra.

The revelation comes amid passengers facing long queues and inflated fares, particularly during peak hours.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Felix Kwakye Ofosu noted that some commercial vehicle operators are engaging in rent-seeking behaviour.

He explained that some commercial vehicle operators are limiting vehicle availability to drive up fares.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated, “The Transport Minister has informed me that he has requested a meeting with the GPRTU and other transport operators to address the issue of rent-seeking”.

“Some operators deliberately avoid designated stations and roam around in the hope that the artificial shortage they create will compel commuters to pay more than they should.”

He added, “After the persistent reduction in fuel prices, some operators have decided to engage in undue practices by creating artificial shortages,” he said. “It is an unlawful activity, and government is looking at it to ensure that those involved are dealt with.”

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Transport Minister to meet GPRTU over deliberate artificial vehicle scarcity

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Transport Minister to meet GPRTU over deliberate artificial vehicle scarcity

Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has announced that the Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, will meet the GPRTU and other commercial transport operators over the ongoing public transportation crisis in Accra.

The revelation comes amid passengers facing long queues and inflated fares, particularly during peak hours.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Felix Kwakye Ofosu noted that some commercial vehicle operators are engaging in rent-seeking behaviour.

He explained that some commercial vehicle operators are limiting vehicle availability to drive up fares.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated, “The Transport Minister has informed me that he has requested a meeting with the GPRTU and other transport operators to address the issue of rent-seeking”.

“Some operators deliberately avoid designated stations and roam around in the hope that the artificial shortage they create will compel commuters to pay more than they should.”

He added, “After the persistent reduction in fuel prices, some operators have decided to engage in undue practices by creating artificial shortages,” he said. “It is an unlawful activity, and government is looking at it to ensure that those involved are dealt with.”

Meanwhile, Samuel Amoah, the Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), has revealed that their task force will be hitting the streets to sanction drivers engaging in unlawful practices.

According to the GPRTU, they plan to work with the Police in arresting and imposing sanctions on drivers engaging in fare violations.

Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Wednesday, January 14, Samuel Amoah stated, “We had a meeting today. We will be hitting the streets with our task force to ensure that if our vehicles are found engaging in such practices, we will cause their arrest and impose sanctions. We will be meeting the Transport Minister hopefully by Friday.

“We will be organising our union guards and request from the Minister to allow the police to come in. The MMDCEs will also come in. We will be standing at some vantage areas where we think most of these floating drivers park. It is there that we will find out those that are doing that. Those that are with the GPRTU, we will sanction them; those that are not, there are laws,” he said.

Additionally, Abass Imoro, the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), has told passengers to resist paying fares above the approved rates.

The GPRTU PRO highlighted that any unofficial increase by drivers is illegal and punishable under the law.

He stressed that both operators and passengers must strictly adhere to fare regulations.

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Watch Ebo Noah arrive at the Adentan Circuit Court

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Watch Ebo Noah arrive at the Adentan Circuit Court

A video of Self-acclaimed prophet Evans Eshun, commonly known as Ebo Noah, making another appearance at the Adentan Circuit Court has surfaced on social media.

In the viral video, Ebo Noah was spotted in handcuffs in the presence of some security personnel, being taken to the Adentan Circuit Court.

Ebo Noah, in a nose mask and a T-shirt, bowed his head as he attempted to evade bloggers gathered at the court from capturing his face.

It will be recalled that Ebo Noah was arrested by the GPS Special Cyber Vetting Team on December 31, 2025, after his viral video claiming God would destroy the world with a flood on December 25, 2025.

Ebo Noah is facing charges of false communication, deliberately misleading the public, and publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.

Also, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit at the CID Headquarters, Chief Superintendent Seth Sewornu, had earlier confirmed the arrest of viral doomsday prophet, Ebo Noah, over charges relating to his doomsday conspiracy.

He noted that the self-acclaimed content creator will be brought before a law court today on charges of false communication, intentionally misleading the public and the publication of false news with the intent to cause fear and panic.

In his last court appearance,  Ebo Noah was remanded into police custody for two weeks, following the adjournment of court proceedings at the Adentan Circuit Court.

The court has also ordered a psychiatric evaluation of the suspect at the Pantang Psychiatric Hospital, before his next appearance in court.

Meanwhile, the mother of Ebo Noah has appealed to President John Mahama, the Asantehene and other Ghanaian citizens to help secure the release of her son.

Speaking in a viral video shared by SIKAOFFICIAL, Ebo Noah’s mum, on her knees, noted that her son was wrong with what he did and begged for mercy.

In the viral video, she stated, “I am calling on the President, John Dramani Mahama; the former President, Nana Akufo-Addo; the IGP, Christian Yohuno; Otumfuo Osei Tutu II; and Nana Ama McBrown to help my son. That is the only thing a mother can do for her child. Please help him”.

“My son has no ark. He can’t even afford a single boat, let alone own an ark.

“He is not crazy. Ebo was only influenced by pressure online to also earn something for himself. This is a great financial burden to us. We do not have the money. My son is not mad. I think he got carried away by social media since that is where he makes some money. As a mother, I am pleading with all distinguished Ghanaians to have mercy on my son. I beg you”, she added.

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“America used us and dumped us” – Barker-Vormawor reacts to US visa processing suspension  

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“America used us and dumped us” – Barker-Vormawor reacts to US visa processing suspension  

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a social activist and private legal practitioner, has said the United States is a bully that is never satisfied.

According to Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the US used Ghana and dumped us concerning Ghana accepting West African nationals deported by the American government.

Barker-Vormawor comments follows, the Trump administration announcing that the United States is temporarily halting immigrant visa processing for Ghana, Nigeria and 73 other countries.

According to the U.S. State Department, the move takes effect January 21 and will remain in place indefinitely.

They highlighted that consular officers will reassess how visa applicants are evaluated to determine whether they may become overly dependent on U.S. public welfare systems.

Tommy Piggott, a spokesperson for the State Department, stated the move is intended to protect U.S. public resources.

“The State Department will use its long-standing authority to deem ineligible potential immigrants who would become a public charge on the United States and exploit the generosity of the American people,” Piggott told Fox News.

“Immigration from these 75 countries will be paused while the State Department reassesses immigration processing procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take welfare and public benefits.”

Reacting to the development on X, Oliver Barker-Vormawor tagged America as a ‘bully that is never satisfied’

He called on the government of Ghana to impose reciprocal bans and also review its military agreement with the US.

He wrote, “America is a bully that is never satisfied.

They used us and dumped us in that bogus deportees deal.

Now that they got what they wanted, they have reimposed an even more aggressive visa ban on Ghana.

The correct response now for us is to impose reciprocal bans; and threaten a review of the military agreement”.

Meanwhile, Emmanuel Victor Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, has clarified that the United States is only halting immigrant visas.

Ghana’s Ambassador to the US clarified that business or tourism visas, known as B1-B2 visas, remain unaffected by the temporary suspension.

In a Facebook post on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Ghana’s Ambassador to US Victor Smith explained that the directive applies strictly to immigrant visas.

Emmanuel Victor Smith wrote, “The US State Department confirms that B1-B2 visas will continue. Only immigrant visas are being paused”.

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Video – Tema Harbour forklift operator busted over alleged attempt to steal steel coils

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Video – Tema Harbour forklift operator busted over alleged attempt to steal steel coils

A forklift operator at the Tema Harbour has been arrested following an alleged attempt to steal steel coils during offloading from a ship.

The forklift operator, according to reports, was arrested by personnel of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority.

Reports suggest he was arrested after two steel coils were found in an isolated area in the yard.

The news shared by SIKAOFFICIAL on X stated, “Personnel of the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority have reportedly arrested a forklift operator at the Tema Harbour, following an alleged attempt to steal steel coils during offloading from a ship.

The suspect was reportedly apprehended after two of the steel coils were found in a secluded area in the yard, prompting suspicions of theft”.

In the viral video, a narrator showing the isolated steel coil that the forklift operator attempted to steal stated, “Every day they claim it’s drivers who have been stealing from the yard, this one is an operator who stole them. We just caught him right now, this year. If you are a criminal, we are going to catch you at the harbour”.

In related port news, the Ghana Customs officials have intercepted a massive consignment of suspected illicit drugs concealed at the Takoradi Port.

According to reports, following an intelligence-led operation at the Atlantic Terminal Services Limited terminal, the Ghana Customs officials intercepted two 40-foot containers declared to contain ceiling fans.

Walter Blankson, the Sector Commander for Takoradi, ordered the containers to be placed under tight surveillance after officers detected unusual packaging patterns.

Representatives from the Narcotics Control Commission, National Security, and the National Intelligence Bureau were further called to for the inspection.

This led to the discovery of an estimated 25 million tablets of suspected illicit Tapentadol and Timaking drugs concealed among cartons of ceiling fans and undeclared electrical appliances.

The declarant, Maxwell Boateng, is currently being held by the Narcotics Control Commission.

Also, the estimated 25 million tablets were seized and taken to the State Warehouse in Takoradi, with samples taken by the Customs Chemist for laboratory analysis.

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“We caught you red-handed, you are insulting us” – Ntim Fordjour fires back at Kwakye Ofosu

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“We caught you red-handed, you are insulting us” – Ntim Fordjour fires back at Kwakye Ofosu

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, has fired back at Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, after he labelled him as “overzealous” and prone to getting “carried away” in his advocacy work.

According to Ntim Fordjour, the Mahama government have been caught red-handed trying to smuggled LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum, but they are now insulting them for asking questions.

He highlighted that Felix Kwakye Ofosu is displaying “arrogance of power.”

The back and forth between the two MPs follows, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, who accused the John Mahama-led NDC government of mischievously and deliberately smuggled LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum.

In a post on his official X page on Tuesday, January 13, Rev Ntim Fordjour accused the government of printing and distributing teacher manuals and other teaching and learning materials (TLMs) that promote LGBTQ-related content in schools.

Speaking in a TV3 interview on January 14, 2026, Ntim Fordjour stated, “That is most arrogant. You have voted to come to power, and the parents who voted for you, whose child you have introduced LGBT elements into their teaching and learning materials, teacher manuals… you are poisoning their minds”.

“They are being taught that they can have sexual pleasures and feelings very absurd, and gender should no longer be about male or female, and it’s about whatever they feel, and they can even feel both,” he claimed.

He added, “We have caught you red-handed and asking you to do the right thing. You are insulting us that we have been overzealous and we are being carried away”.

“The millions of parents who voted for you, whose children are in these secondary schools, whose taxpayers’ money they used to pay you, you are using the taxpayers’ money to pay yourself and to print textbooks that are LGBT-laced and poisoned,” he alleged.

Ntim Fordjour further stated, “You have admitted you are going to find a way to remove it, and you are telling these parents that they’re overzealous and they are carried away. That is the arrogance of power. This is the most arrogant height that a government can ever express. Whatever they teach them in school is dangerous to remove it because if you’re a parent, what you tell your children pretty much will be compared with what their teachers tell them. It doesn’t matter whatever you preach your congregation… What they are taught in school carries greater weight,” he added.

Ntim Fordjour’s remarks come on the heels of Kwakye Ofosu, who fired him for being overzealous and prone to getting carried away in his advocacy.

The Minister highlighted that the Government of Ghana is not about to promote anything that is at variance with Ghanaian culture in the school curriculum.

Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu, “Reverend Ntim Fordjour is a good friend of mine. He’s my neighbour. When you move out of AAK [Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese], you go into his constituency, so I have quite healthy relations with him, but I think that sometimes he gets carried away in his advocacy. I have a friend who describes that conduct as overzealous charlatanism,” he said.

“He was in government when the comprehensive education curricula were introduced, and we had similar happenings where there were things in there that we found distasteful and at variance with Ghanaian cultural norms and practices,” he said.

Kwakye Ofosu indicated, “There was some public outcry, and I think that curricula were withdrawn even before Rev Ntim Fordjour went out to make these claims”.

“The NaCCA itself had withdrawn about 700 or so copies of the manual. It’s an instruction manual for teachers of physical education and health in Senior High Schools. I think there’s just one line about the description of gender which proved problematic and offensive to the sensibilities of the people of Ghana,” he said.

Kwakye Ofosu added, “That has subsequently been withdrawn. Indeed, I have been sent a copy of the approved manual by NACCA, and it does not contain the offending works. So, that matter has been addressed.”

“Government certainly is not about to promote anything that is at variance with Ghanaian culture. So, whereas we welcome scrutiny, it’s important that such claims are toned down. It is not something that we should encourage. It is not necessary to attempt to put what is not there in place. It doesn’t help anybody”.

“Clearly, this would be a slip or that somebody was not paying too much attention, but it is not government policy to promote conduct that is at variance with Ghanaian culture, and that is NaCCA has taken remedial action, and the matter stands resolved,” he stated.

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“What do you mean by I should go slowly?” – Judge rejects Gifty Oware’s lawyer’s plea to slow down proceedings

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“What do you mean by I should go slowly?” – Judge rejects Gifty Oware’s lawyer’s plea to slow down proceedings

Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay, an Accra High Court judge presiding over the case of former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has rejected a request to slow down proceedings.

Gary Nimako Marfo, the lawyer for Gifty Oware, pleaded with the court to delay the commencement of her trial to allow more time to address pre-trial issues.

He made this plea following the Director of Public Prosecution, Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa, informing the court of the prosecution’s intention to make adjustments to the figures in the charge sheet.

The presiding judge, however unhappy with the approach, stated that the proposed amendments would not stop the court from fixing a date for the trial to begin.

The Judge stated, “If I were you, I would have asked one of my colleagues to quickly do that and serve them now because they [counsel for the accused] are here”.

Lawyers for embattled Oware-Mensah saw an opportunity to request that the court allow more time for the amendments to be completed and served before a trial date is fixed.

Gary Nimako Marfo stated, “My Lady, let the prosecution amend the charge sheet as she has informed the court before setting a date for the trial. Without that, it is obvious we cannot do anything,” he said, before adding, “My Lady, please go slowly.”

Justice Kocuvi-Tay immediately ordered defence counsel to withdraw their statement, saying, “What do you mean by I should go slowly? Withdraw that statement. I am here to work”.

The presiding subsequently fixed January 22, 2026, as the date for the start of the trial, with the case adjourned to January 20, 2026.

Background

Mrs Oware-Mensah has been accused of causing a financial loss of over GH¢38 million to the state.

In court, Gifty Oware-Mensah pleaded not guilty to five charges levelled against her by the Attorney General.

The former NSA Deputy Executive Director pleaded not guilty to five charges, including stealing and money laundering, in the ₵38 million ghost names scandal.

The Attorney-General’s Department alleged Gifty Oware-Mensah misappropriated a total of GH¢38,458,248.87 between February 2022 and March 2024, overseeing finance, audit, and procurement at the NSA.

According to prosecutors, she dishonestly transferred GH¢31.5 million from a loan facility meant to support National Service Personnel into her private company accounts.

The said money was under the pretext of supplying goods on a hire-purchase basis; however, investigation revealed no such goods were supplied, and the names used to secure the loan were ghost names from the NSA’s internal system.

AG also alleged, “Out of the money received, the accused transferred GH¢22,925,518,69 to Amaecom Global Company of which she was a director, and the remaining amount to three other companies.”

Gifty Oware-Mensah’s charges include “Stealing GH¢31,502,091.40 belonging to the National Service Authority. Willfully causing financial loss to the state through the fake hire-purchase arrangement, Abuse of public office for personal gain and Money laundering through the transfer of funds into personal and affiliated accounts”.

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Gifty Oware’s ₵38m NSS ghost names trial begins January 22 

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Gifty Oware’s ₵38m NSS ghost names trial begins January 22 

The Accra High Court has fixed January 22, 2026, as the date for the start of the trial of embattled, former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority, Gifty Oware-Mensah.

Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay, presiding over the case of Gifty Oware-Mensah, rejected a plea from the accused’s lawyer who requested the Judge to slow down proceedings.

Gary Nimako Marfo, the lawyer for Gifty Oware, pleaded with the court to delay the commencement of her trial to allow more time to address pre-trial issues.

He made this plea following the Director of Public Prosecution, Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa, informing the court of the prosecution’s intention to make adjustments to the figures in the charge sheet.

The presiding judge, however unhappy with the approach, stated that the proposed amendments would not stop the court from fixing a date for the trial to begin.

The Judge stated, “If I were you, I would have asked one of my colleagues to quickly do that and serve them now because they [counsel for the accused] are here”.

Lawyers for embattled Oware-Mensah saw an opportunity to request that the court allow more time for the amendments to be completed and served before any trial date is fixed.

Gary Nimako Marfo stated, “My Lady, let the prosecution amend the charge sheet as she has informed the court before setting a date for the trial. Without that, it is obvious we cannot do anything,” he said, before adding, “My Lady, please go slowly.”

Justice Kocuvi-Tay immediately ordered defence counsel to withdraw their statement saying, “What do you mean by I should go slowly? Withdraw that statement. I am here to work”.

Meanwhile, the case was adjourned to January 20, 2026.

Background

Mrs Oware-Mensah has been accused of causing a financial loss of over GH¢38 million to the state.

In court, Gifty Oware-Mensah pleaded not guilty to five charges levelled against her by the Attorney General.

The former NSA Deputy Executive Director pleaded not guilty to five charges, including stealing and money laundering, in the ₵38 million ghost names scandal.

The Attorney-General’s Department alleged Gifty Oware-Mensah misappropriated a total of GH¢38,458,248.87 between February 2022 and March 2024, overseeing finance, audit, and procurement at the NSA.

According to prosecutors, she dishonestly transferred GH¢31.5 million from a loan facility meant to support National Service Personnel into her private company accounts.

The said money was under the pretext of supplying goods on a hire-purchase basis; however, investigation revealed no such goods were supplied, and the names used to secure the loan were ghost names from the NSA’s internal system.

AG also alleged, “Out of the money received, the accused transferred GH¢22,925,518,69 to Amaecom Global Company of which she was a director, and the remaining amount to three other companies.”

Gifty Oware-Mensah’s charges include “Stealing GH¢31,502,091.40 belonging to the National Service Authority. Willfully causing financial loss to the state through the fake hire-purchase arrangement, Abuse of public office for personal gain and Money laundering through the transfer of funds into personal and affiliated accounts”.

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Ntim Fordjour overzealous and prone to getting carried away – Kwakye Ofosu on LGBTQ curriculum claims

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Ntim Fordjour overzealous and prone to getting carried away – Kwakye Ofosu on LGBTQ curriculum claims

Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has fired Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, for being overzealous and prone to getting carried away in his advocacy.

The Minister highlighted that the Government of Ghana is not about to promote anything that is at variance with Ghanaian culture in the school curriculum.

Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu, “Reverend Ntim Fordjour is a good friend of mine. He’s my neighbour. When you move out of AAK [Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese], you go into his constituency, so I have quite healthy relations with him, but I think that sometimes he gets carried away in his advocacy. I have a friend who describes that conduct as overzealous charlatanism,” he said.

“He was in government when the comprehensive education curricula were introduced, and we had similar happenings where there were things in there that we found distasteful and at variance with Ghanaian cultural norms and practices,” he said.

Kwakye Ofosu indicated, “There was some public outcry, and I think that curricula were withdrawn even before Rev Ntim Fordjour went out to make these claims”.

“The NaCCA itself had withdrawn about 700 or so copies of the manual. It’s an instruction manual for teachers of physical education and health in Senior High Schools. I think there’s just one line about the description of gender which proved problematic and offensive to the sensibilities of the people of Ghana,” he said.

Kwakye Ofosu added, “That has subsequently been withdrawn. Indeed, I have been sent a copy of the approved manual by NACCA, and it does not contain the offending works. So, that matter has been addressed.”

“Government certainly is not about to promote anything that is at variance with Ghanaian culture. So, whereas we welcome scrutiny, it’s important that such claims are toned down. It is not something that we should encourage. It is not necessary to attempt to put what is not there in place. It doesn’t help anybody”.

“Clearly, this would be a slip or that somebody was not paying too much attention, but it is not government policy to promote conduct that is at variance with Ghanaian culture, and that is NaCCA has taken remedial action, and the matter stands resolved,” he stated.

His remarks follow, Ntim Fordjour, who accused the John Mahama-led NDC government of mischievously and deliberately smuggled LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum.

In a post on his official X page on Tuesday, January 13, Rev Ntim Fordjour accused the government of printing and distributing teacher manuals and other teaching and learning materials (TLMs) that promote LGBTQ-related content in schools.

Rev Ntim Fordjour wrote, “NDC has mischievously and deliberately smuggled the LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum, printed and distributed Teacher Manuals and other Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) to promote LGBTQ, contrary to their deceptive rhetoric of being the party which abhors LGBTQ.

We demand the immediate recall of all the Teacher Manuals and Textbooks propagating the NDCs LGBTQ agenda, both online and in print, from schools. We further demand a review of all portions of TLMs poisoned with the LGBTQ agenda with immediate effect to sanitise the curriculum. We strongly caution the government to refrain from using NaCCA and the Ministry of Education to propagate this vile and evil agenda of LGBTQ sexuality education.

This diabolical and dangerous agenda, among others, reveals why this government has suppressed the private members’ bill: Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill from being listed in the Order Paper for consideration and consequential passage by Parliament.

Let us rise up to resist NDC LGBTQ agenda!”, Rev Ntim Fordjour added.

“Immigrant visas being paused, B1-B2 visas not affected” – Ghana’s Ambassador to US clarifies

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“Immigrant visas being paused, B1-B2 visas not affected” – Ghana’s Ambassador to US clarifies

Emmanuel Victor Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, has clarified that the United States is only halting immigrant visas.

Ghana’s Ambassador to the US clarified that business or tourism visas, known as B1-B2 visas, remain unaffected by the temporary suspension.

In a Facebook post on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Ghana’s Ambassador to US Victor Smith explained that the directive applies strictly to immigrant visas.

Emmanuel Victor Smith wrote, “The US State Department confirms that B1-B2 visas will continue. Only immigrant visas are being paused”.

His clarification follows, the Trump administration announcing that the United States is temporarily halting immigrant visa processing for Ghana, Nigeria and 73 other countries.

According to the U.S. State Department, the move takes effect January 21 and will remain in place indefinitely.

They highlighted that consular officers will reassess how visa applicants are evaluated to determine whether they may become overly dependent on U.S. public welfare systems.

Tommy Piggott, a spokesperson for the State Department, stated the move is intended to protect U.S. public resources.

“The State Department will use its long-standing authority to deem ineligible potential immigrants who would become a public charge on the United States and exploit the generosity of the American people,” Piggott told Fox News.

“Immigration from these 75 countries will be paused while the State Department reassesses immigration processing procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take welfare and public benefits.”

See the list of countries below:

1.           Afghanistan

2.           Albania

3.           Algeria

4.           Antigua and Barbuda

5.           Armenia

6.           Azerbaijan

7.           The Bahamas

8.           Bangladesh

9.           Barbados

10.        Belarus

11.        Belize

12.        Bhutan

13.        Bosnia and Herzegovina

14.        Brazil

15.        Myanmar (Burma)

16.        Cambodia

17.        Cameroon

18.        Cape Verde

19.        Colombia

20.        Côte d’Ivoire

21.        Cuba

22.        Democratic Republic of the Congo

23.        Dominica

24.        Egypt

25.        Eritrea

26.        Ethiopia

27.        Fiji

28.        The Gambia

29.        Georgia

30.        Ghana

31.        Grenada

32.        Guatemala

33.        Guinea

34.        Haiti

35.        Iran

36.        Iraq

37.        Jamaica

38.        Jordan

39.        Kazakhstan

40.        Kosovo

41.        Kuwait

42.        Kyrgyzstan

43.        Laos

44.        Lebanon

45.        Liberia

46.        Libya

47.        North Macedonia

48.        Moldova

49.        Mongolia

50.        Montenegro

51.        Morocco

52.        Nepal

53.        Nicaragua

54.        Nigeria

55.        Pakistan

56.        Republic of the Congo

57.        Russia

58.        Rwanda

59.        Saint Kitts and Nevis

60.        Saint Lucia

61.        Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

62.        Senegal

63.        Sierra Leone

64.        Somalia

65.        South Sudan

66.        Sudan

67.        Syria

68.        Tanzania

69.        Thailand

70.        Togo

71.        Tunisia

72.        Uganda

73.        Uruguay

74.        Uzbekistan

75.        Yemen

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“No position in Parliament is permanent” – Okyere Baafi speaks on alleged plot to oust Minority Leader

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“No position in Parliament is permanent” – Okyere Baafi speaks on alleged plot to oust Minority Leader

Michael Okyere Baafi, the Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, has spoken about the alleged plot to oust Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader.

According to Okyere Baafi, no position in Parliament is permanent; he, however, noted that there are no discussions or indications of an agenda to oust the minority leader.

The MP highlighted that the minority is united and is working together, and there are no plans to undermine or replace Afenyo-Markin.

Speaking in an interview on Wontumi TV on 14 January 2026, Michael Okyere Baafi stated, “I don’t believe that anybody wants to remove Afenyo-Markin for now, even though no position in Parliament is permanent”.

“The party can decide at any time for someone else to take up the position, but as things stand now, I am not aware of anyone scheming or aiming for his seat. We don’t have any animosity among us.”

“For now, I don’t foresee anything like that happening,” he added.

In related news, Kennedy Agyapong, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, has publicly told the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to step down as minority leader.

According to Kennedy Agyapong, there is internal jostling to oust Afenyo-Markin as minority leader.

He revealed that some persons within the NPP believe the Minority Leader should come from the Eastern Region or the Ashanti Region.

Kennedy Agyapong further added that he has already told the minority leader to leave the position for them.

Speaking in an interview on UTV on December 15, Kennedy Agyapong stated, “He is well-to-do, so he should leave the position for those who are fighting him”.

“Those criticising Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s leadership want positions. Some people are arguing that the Minority Leader should come from the Eastern Region or the Ashanti Region. I have told him to leave the position for them, and I have personally called him to tell him to step aside.”

“If it were in the olden days, I would have mentioned all those seeking his position’s names, but now I won’t. He can eat for the rest of his life, and it shouldn’t look like being an MP is the only way to survive,” Agyapong stated.

Meanwhile, veteran broadcaster Kwesi Pratt has claimed there have been attempts to remove Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin from his position as Minority Leader in Parliament.

According to Kwesi Pratt, Afenyo-Markin is not sitting pretty as a minority leader in parliament.

He highlighted that Patrick Yaw Boamah confirmed this on Asempa FM’s “Ekosii Sen” programme on Monday, November 17, 2025.

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“NPP in the hands of looters” – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

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“NPP in the hands of looters” – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, has said the party is now in the hands of looters.

According to Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, if the NPP dares expel Prof Frimpong Boateng, they should sack him too.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe is quoted by TV3 to have said, “The party is now in the hands of looters, if they sack Prof Frimpong Boateng, then they should sack me as well”.

His comments follow Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary New Patriotic Party (NPP), in a statement, who has announced that the party has initiated a move to sack Prof Frimpong Boateng.

On Monday, January 12, 2026 Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, speaking on Channel One TV, described the present New Patriotic Party (NPP) as fake.

According to Prof Frimpong Boateng, he does not consider himself a member of the current NPP as it no longer reflects the values of the NPP of old.

The NPP, in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, described his claims as baseless and unsubstantiated allegations.

The NPP statement reads, “The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken due notice of comments made by Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng during an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, 12th January 2026, in which he described the party as a “fake party” and further stated that he no longer considers himself a member of the NPP.

In the same interview, Professor Frimpong Boateng made additional disparaging remarks about the Party and alleged, among other things, that the Party’s 2023 Presidential Primary was rigged in favour of His Excelleney Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections.

The Party unequivocally rejects Professor Frimpong Boateng’s unfortunate characterisation of the NPP and firmly denies his baseless and unsubstantiated allegations regarding the conduct of the 2023 Presidential Primary. The said primary has been widely acknowledged by all candidates who participated, as well as by well-meaning members of the Party, as having been conducted in a free. fair, transparent, and credible manner, faithfully reflecting the will of Party delegates

The New Patriotic Party views the conduct and utterances of Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng as highly reprehensible and inimical to the values, unity, and integrity of the Party. Consequently, the Party has invoked the relevant provisions of its Constitution to commence the necessary processes to expel him from the Party, strictly in accordance with due process”.

Additionally, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe backed Prof Frimpong-Boateng, who described the party as fake and challenged the NPP leadership over plans to expel him.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe boldly asserted that Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s comments reflect the party’s current state and warned that the party is drifting from its founding ideals.

According to Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, he fully agreed with the views expressed by Prof Frimpong-Boateng.

In a 3news.com report on January 13, 2026, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe is quoted as saying, I listened to Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s interview, and I must say without fear that I agree with him entirely. All the points that he raised are issues that are really worrying the party”.

“What I will say at this stage is that if they sack Frimpong-Boateng, then they should sack me. They should sack Kwame Pianim, they should sack Dr Arthur Kennedy and quite a number of us,” Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe stated.

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GPRTU task force to hit the streets to sanction drivers and curb fare violations

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GPRTU task force to hit the streets to sanction drivers and curb fare violations

Samuel Amoah, the Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), has revealed that their task force will be hitting the streets to sanction drivers engaging in unlawful practices.

According to the GPRTU, they plan to work with the Police in arresting and imposing sanctions on drivers engaging in fare violations.

Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Wednesday, January 14, Samuel Amoah stated, “We had a meeting today. We will be hitting the streets with our task force to ensure that if our vehicles are found engaging in such practices, we will cause their arrest and impose sanctions. We will be meeting the Transport Minister hopefully by Friday.

“We will be organising our union guards and request from the Minister to allow the police to come in. The MMDCEs will also come in. We will be standing at some vantage areas where we think most of these floating drivers park. It is there that we will find out those that are doing that. Those that are with the GPRTU, we will sanction them; those that are not, there are laws,” he said.

Additionally, Abass Imoro, the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), has told passengers to resist paying fares above the approved rates.

The GPRTU PRO highlighted that any unofficial increase by drivers is illegal and punishable under the law.

He stressed that both operators and passengers must strictly adhere to fare regulations.

Also, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, has alleged that there is a deliberate attempt by some operators to create artificial scarcity of vehicles to charge passengers high prices.

Meanwhile, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) during the festive season arrested six commercial drivers for charging unapproved transport fares.

The AMA boss personally led a task force to crack down on operators charging unapproved fares.

He stressed that the first day of the enforcement operation was intended to serve as a firm warning before stricter monitoring and sanctions.

Allotey and his team, during the exercise, walked through heavy traffic, stopping trotros and other commercial vehicles to question drivers about their fares.

Speaking to the media during the operation, the AMA boss stated, “The city cannot allow a situation where commuters are exploited through arbitrary fare hikes, particularly during peak periods.

Sustained enforcement is necessary to ensure fairness in public transport pricing, maintain order at lorry stations and along key corridors, and deter drivers who take advantage of traffic and high demand to charge beyond approved fares.”

He noted that passenger verification would remain a key part of the strategy to monitor compliance.

Trump halts Visa processing for Ghana, Nigeria, and 73 other countries

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Trump halts Visa processing for Ghana, Nigeria, and 73 other countries

The Trump administration has announced that the United States is temporarily halting immigrant visa processing for Ghana, Nigeria and 73 other countries.

According to the U.S. State Department, the move takes effect January 21 and will remain in place indefinitely.

They highlighted that consular officers will reassess how visa applicants are evaluated to determine whether they may become overly dependent on U.S. public welfare systems.

Tommy Piggott, a spokesperson for the State Department, stated the move is intended to protect U.S. public resources.

“The State Department will use its long-standing authority to deem ineligible potential immigrants who would become a public charge on the United States and exploit the generosity of the American people,” Piggott told Fox News.

“Immigration from these 75 countries will be paused while the State Department reassesses immigration processing procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take welfare and public benefits.”

Meanwhile, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has declared he will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries.

The US President, in his Thanksgiving message, wrote, “A very Happy Thanksgiving salutation to all of our Great American Citizens and Patriots who have been so nice in allowing our Country to be divided, disrupted, carved up, murdered, beaten, mugged, and laughed at, along with certain other foolish countries throughout the World, for being “Politically Correct,” and just plain STUPID, when it comes to Immigration.

The official United States Foreign population stands at 53 million people (Census), most of which are on welfare, from failed nations, or from prisons, mental institutions, gangs, or drug cartels.

They and their children are supported through massive payments from Patriotic American Citizens who, because of their beautiful hearts, do not want to openly complain or cause trouble in any way, shape, or form. They put up with what has happened to our Country, but it’s eating them alive to do so! A migrant earning $30,000 with a green card will get roughly $50,000 in yearly benefits for their family. The real migrant population is much higher. This refugee burden is the leading cause of social dysfunction in America, something that did not exist after World War ll (Failed schools, high crime, urban decay, overcrowded hospitals, housing shortages, and large deficits, etc.).

As an example, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota. Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for “prey” as our wonderful people stay locked in their apartments and houses hoping against hope that they will be left alone. The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both, while the worst “Congressman/woman” in our Country, llhan Omar, always wrapped in her swaddling hijab, and who probably came into the U.S.A. illegally in that you are not allowed to marry your brother, does nothing but hatefully complain about our Country, its Constitution, and how “badly” she is treated, when her place of origin is a decadent, backward, and crime ridden nation, which is essentially not even a country for lack of Government, Military, Police, schools, etc…

…Even as we have progressed technologically, Immigration Policy has eroded those gains and living conditions for many. I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover, terminate all of the millions of Biden illegal admissions, including those signed by Sleepy Joe Biden’s Autopen, and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country, end all Federal benefits and subsidies to noncitizens of our Country, denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any Foreign National who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization.

These goals will be pursued with the aim of achieving a major reduction in illegal and disruptive populations, including those admitted through an unauthorized and illegal Autopen approval process. Only REVERSE MIGRATION can fully cure this situation. Other than that, HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL, except those that hate, steal, murder, and destroy everything that America stands for – You won’t be here for long!”.

See the list of countries below:

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Albania
  3. Algeria
  4. Antigua and Barbuda
  5. Armenia
  6. Azerbaijan
  7. The Bahamas
  8. Bangladesh
  9. Barbados
  10. Belarus
  11. Belize
  12. Bhutan
  13. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  14. Brazil
  15. Myanmar (Burma)
  16. Cambodia
  17. Cameroon
  18. Cape Verde
  19. Colombia
  20. Côte d’Ivoire
  21. Cuba
  22. Democratic Republic of the Congo
  23. Dominica
  24. Egypt
  25. Eritrea
  26. Ethiopia
  27. Fiji
  28. The Gambia
  29. Georgia
  30. Ghana
  31. Grenada
  32. Guatemala
  33. Guinea
  34. Haiti
  35. Iran
  36. Iraq
  37. Jamaica
  38. Jordan
  39. Kazakhstan
  40. Kosovo
  41. Kuwait
  42. Kyrgyzstan
  43. Laos
  44. Lebanon
  45. Liberia
  46. Libya
  47. North Macedonia
  48. Moldova
  49. Mongolia
  50. Montenegro
  51. Morocco
  52. Nepal
  53. Nicaragua
  54. Nigeria
  55. Pakistan
  56. Republic of the Congo
  57. Russia
  58. Rwanda
  59. Saint Kitts and Nevis
  60. Saint Lucia
  61. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  62. Senegal
  63. Sierra Leone
  64. Somalia
  65. South Sudan
  66. Sudan
  67. Syria
  68. Tanzania
  69. Thailand
  70. Togo
  71. Tunisia
  72. Uganda
  73. Uruguay
  74. Uzbekistan
  75. Yemen

Rawlings and Nana Addo controlled the ‘streets’ before they became president – Marigold Akufo-Addo

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Rawlings and Nana Addo controlled the ‘streets’ before they became president – Marigold Akufo-Addo

The younger sister of former President Akufo-Addo, Marigold Akufo-Addo, has said his brother and late Jerry John Rawlings controlled the streets with their charm before they became president.

Marigold Akufo-Addo highlighted that Jerry John Rawlings, in his youth, was already charismatic.

She drew triking parallel between a young Jerry John Rawlings and her brother, Nana Akufo-Addo charisma, crowds and a presence you couldn’t ignore.

Speaking with Kafui Dey, Marigold Akufo-Addo was asked if she could tell her big brother Akufo-Addo was going to be president one, she stated, “Yes and No, he had a great street following when he was little, there was something”

“I remember telling my father someday that JJ Rawlings, he used to come to GIS; I did not know he was not schooling there, he used to come and visit two young men who were there”.

Marigold Akufo-Addo added, “This young man will not even move from under the tree. Everybody will be calling him, Jerry John, Jerry John. If I call one of these characters who are now living in Korea somewhere, do you remember so and so? They might say no, but do you remember Jerry John? They will say yes.

So I told my father, and he said young children like that, you’ve got to take good care of them, what he said was that they are charismatic. He said young men who draw crowds like how Nana Addo was drawing and how Jerry was being spoken about, without you knowing him, you have to nurture them well”.

She added, “Even if they don’t sit on the seat per say they will be influencing a lot of people. So from that point of view, Nana Addo was already charismatic because he went to a boys’ school, my father’s car in those days, an Aston Martin or something, everybody knew it around the area, and they used to say it was Nana Addo’s car, he knew all the characters in the street.

Marigold Akufo-Addo further recounted that Nana Addo wanted to become a footballer, but he was not allowed.

She detailed, “ I remember one holiday,  we came back, and he went to join Ohene Djan, he was in charge of all the footballers, young and old. They used to go to some small stadium for some reason, he was popular there; they called him Bob negro so he wanted to be a footballer at that time and they had to stop that because the footballers where not learning, if he were born today they would have allowed him but then it was a taboo because you are coming to break your leg and leave half way and mess up your future”.

Some Ghanaians reacting to her comparison stated, “ Please don’t mention JJ and Nana Ado in the same statement when talking of charisma. Nana Ado has no charisma. He’s a big-time fraud”.

A netizen added, “See how, as she mentioned, Aston Martin I just dey smile like mumu”.

“Massa… your brother for what we saw was a wicked old fool. He fooled us into getting to power.. But I bet he was the biggest fool as of Dec 2024”, a netizen added.

One more X user added, “Massa… your brother for what we saw was a wicked old fool. He fooled us to get to power.. but I bet he was the biggest fool as at Dec 2024”.

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“Why spend a fortune on a wedding dress worn for a few hours?” – Counsellor quizzes

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“Why spend a fortune on a wedding dress worn for a few hours?” – Counsellor quizzes

George Asah, a marriage counsellor, has quizzed couples on why they spend a fortune on a wedding dress worn for a few hours.

The Counsellor highlighted that wedding dresses are worn for just a few hours, and added that there is no need for one to spend a fortune on it when the couple have their whole life to build their marriage.

Counsellor George Asah is quoted by Starr FM as saying, “Why spend a fortune on a wedding dress worn for a few hours when you have a lifetime of marriage to build?”

Some Ghanaians reacting to his question stated, “Our ladies don’t understand at all, they don’t know the capacity of the man, they just want to put pressure on the man.

But they need to remember there’s more beyond marriage, all this pressure comes from the ladies mom’s”.

Another X user stated, “These so-called counsellors and their alo Christendom are the same folks who pushed aside traditional marriages and exalted “white wedding” as the ultimate. What changed? Are they now realising how deceptive they’ve been all these years?”

One more netizen stated, “Sense is talking”.

In related news, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, has said that a wedding is a liability to those of you who are now building wealth.

Speaking to his congregation in a viral video, Archbishop Duncan William urged young people to avoid the financial mistake of accruing debt in pursuit of a lavish wedding.

Duncan William stated, “If you have money to have a wedding, fine, but a lot of you don’t have money for weddings, and even if you do, using money for weddings is a liability and not an asset. A wedding is a liability to those of you who are now building wealth. It is an asset to those who have made their money”.

Some of you don’t even have a bedroom you are living, you don’t even have money to rent a house, and you want a wedding”.

Duncan William urged his church members to discourage people from having weddings, unless the man can prove he has GH¢100,000 in his bank account.

He added, “You don’t want to begin your marriage with debts. You go to the honeymoon, and the phones begin to ring, and it’s the lady who brought the chairs for the wedding asking for her money, then another phone rings, the woman who provided the drinks.

Discourage people who want to have a wedding until the man can prove to us that he has at least he has GH¢100,000 in his bank account; he should not have a wedding”.

He further added, “I want us to stop this thing of white wedding and you single women stop this thing where you want the man to wed you, marriage is not a wedding,  and those of you who give people money for marry who do not have, if they do not have, they should not marry because mariage is not love, love does not buy provision, love does not pay the bills.

I am not saying we should not help people who want to get married, but we need to have about five or ten marriages on the altar, everybody takes their ring, no best man, no maid of honour, no bridesmaid, nothing, we just pronounce the blessing of God, go home and make love, make babies, live your life.

Why do you have to do a reception? Why do you have to bring people to come and eat and drink your food for free after they insult you?”

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“From February, March prices will even be better” – Trade Minister

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“From February, March prices will even be better” – Trade Minister

Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has said prices of goods and services will even be better in the coming months.

The Trade Minister cited that the exchange rate has strengthened from 17 cedis to the US dollar to around 12 cedis, adding that the scrapping of the COVID-19 levy in the 2026 Budget will lower import cost.

Speaking to the media after an engagement with spare part dealers at Abossey Okai, Trade Minister detailed, “In 2024, the dollar went up to $1 to 17 Cedis. Now, it’s under $12, and so there shouldn’t be any justification why prices will remain the same or go up. This is about my 5th interaction with traders at different levels. In early 2025, when the dollar started going up or down, I invited the traders, and we had a conversation, and they gave me up to 4 months to reduce prices.

“True to their words, after 4 months, a lot of things were reduced, especially tomatoes, rice, oil and all of those things and even some spare parts. After further discussion, we have realised that some traders have still not reduced their prices to reflect the strength in the cedi.

“In all fairness to people here in Abossey Okai, about 80% of the people I spoke to have reduced their price, and I am here with some drivers, and they are attesting to that. A few have not reduced their prices to reflect the gains that the cedi has made. So, we have discussed, and I am excited about the reception.

“I am also grateful for the fact that they say, when I come back, I will see improvement in their prices. I also think that the prices will go down anyway because you see, now there is no COVID levy, import duty will come down as a matter of course.

“From February, March, thereabouts, I am expecting prices to even be better than what I’m seeing now. But generally, I think that their prices are good,” Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare said.

The Trade Minister further advised vehicle owners not to deal with middlemen in their acquisition of spare parts.

She argued that intermediaries and middlemen often inflate costs and distort pricing.

She added, “Do not use middlemen. I have come to know that middlemen inflate the prices for you and give the people of Abossey Okai a bad name. Let’s try it. Let’s do the purchases ourselves and see whether we will see the price decrease that they have mentioned. Right now, all the people I spoke to, even some of the Sprinter traders, have told me that they have reduced their prices, but mechanics come and give different prices.

“I am not saying all mechanics, but they have been mentioned, and so, I have to say come with your mechanic, do the discussion, and don’t go to one shop. In a free market economy, you shop around if you want good deals,” the minister advised.

Additionally, Henry Okyere Jnr, the Chairman of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association, has assured that sustained and coordinated efforts will be made to ensure members continue to adjust prices downward in line with market conditions.

Henry Okyere Jnr stated, “We are moving from store to store to ensure that we educate our members for them to understand that the dollar is stable now and the duties are down.

“So they should also bring their prices down so everybody can see it in the market. So we should give it about maybe another 30 days, a month to see how things are working out,” he said.

“We need to make sure 3 million people are employed” – Labour Minister

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“We need to make sure 3 million people are employed” – Labour Minister

Dr Rashid Pelpuo, the Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, has said the John Mahama adminstration need to make sure 3 million people are employed.

According to the Labour Minister, the government is not setting a fixed employment target for this year, but they are focusing on job creation for about 3 million.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, January 12, Dr Pelpuo stated, “We will not be able to give a targeted number. He explained that even if current unemployment is addressed within a year, new job seekers will continue to enter the labour market. “If we solve it this year, next year, new people are going to finish university. They are going to be asking for more.”

“We have taken note that we need to make sure 3 million people are employed,” he said, clarifying that this should not be seen as a formal target. “I’m not saying that’s our target. That’s the 3 million people that we need to employ.”

The Labour Minister added, “Some of them are not satisfied with their work; they still need to get more jobs, or they don’t have a job at all. That segment of the population is our target right now.”

“Remember, I’m saying that that’s not a target. That’s not something we are doing. But we have noticed that this number is where we are going to go into and create the jobs.”

“For the period of time I’m talking about, we are targeting these 3 million people who are either employed and not happy with their employment, or they are not employed at all. These are people we believe are going to be the beneficiaries,” Dr Pelpuo explained.

“How much will be done this year is what I cannot tell you,” the minister said.

Meanwhile, Mussa Dankwah, the Global InfoAnalytics Executive Director, has disclosed that Ghana’s economy is no longer the number one issue for voters.

According to Mussa Dankwah, Jobs have replace economy as voters’ top concern when he speaks to voters.

He noted that before the 2024 election, the three things that bothered voters were the economy, jobs, and education, adding that voters’ priorities have shifted.

Mussa Dankwah further stressed that he expects the NDC government to create jobs.

Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show on January 6, Mussa Dankwah disclosed, “I expect them to create jobs; if you speak to voters today, the economy is no longer a threat to them. The economy is no longer the number one issue for them. It suggests that they are okay with the economy.”

“The issue is job creation. If you look at the last election, before the election, the three top issues that bothered voters were the economy, jobs, and education.”

He added, “On points one and three, which were the top three issues, they are having success in doing that. But the problem they have is job creation, which is the biggest threat. We’ve been told that it’s a national security threat for many years. It still remains. A chunk of the youth have no job.”

“Whatever the government needs to take to create jobs, the environment that will create jobs, they have to. There’s no excuse for them. The people will be disappointed, but in the second year, if nothing happens, I can tell them for a fact.”

Mussa Dankwah added, “So if they have any focus that they have to pay attention to, that should be job creation. And as to how they do it, I’ve been hearing them talking about mechanised agriculture and stuff. I don’t care what it means to get the jobs. The jobs must be there.”

They can’t resolve unemployment, no. They must be seen to have made substantial improvements or gains in reducing the rate of unemployment. If they don’t, that will be the biggest hurdle they have to confront next election.”

Dec in Ghana: “Someone threatened to kill me, demanded €300,000 to spare my life” – Esther Smith

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Dec in Ghana: “Someone threatened to kill me, demanded €300,000 to spare my life” – Esther Smith

Esther Smith, a multi-award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician, has revealed that she received death threats from some people before her return to Ghana in December 2025.

It will be recalled that on December 30, 2025, Pastor Elvis Agyemang of the Grace Mountain Ministry held a two-day, highly attended Alpha Hour Convocation event at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Esther Smith led a worship at the event on December 31, 2025, during her stay in the country.

According to Esther Smith, before his return to Ghana for the Alpha Hour event, she received threatening messages from an individual concerning her life.

She revealed that the person behind the threat messages demanded £300,000 to abandon the alleged job they were given.

Esther Smith further detailed that the number that messaged her threatening her was from Nigeria.

The Vertran gospel musician added that during her performance, she received protection from personnel in the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).

Speaking in an interview with PAAM TV UK on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, she stated, “I know my management will not say it, but I will. Before my return to Ghana, someone sent me messages threatening to harm me and demanding €300,000 to spare my life.”

So when I was walking at Alpha hour, I was being escorted by BNI. The person claimed they had been given a contract to kill me; the number was Nigerian”.

She later revealed that her team had informed her that the unknown individual also threatened to take over her YouTube channel,

Meanwhile, Esther Smith has disclosed that she had also received numerous threats on her life from others in the past and called on her fans love once to pray for her over the threats to her life.

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“Shut up”– Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe bites back at NPP’s Haruna Mohammed over founding member claim

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“Shut up”– Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe bites back at NPP’s Haruna Mohammed over founding member claim

Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founder member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has hit back at the party’s Deputy General Secretary of the NPP, Haruna Mohammed, over claims he was never a founding member of the NPP.

According to Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, Haruna Mohammed should shut up as he does not have time for ignorant people.

He recounted that Haruna Mohammed, some years ago, in a live interview, made similar claims, but he was vindicated when a party member who handled his founding membership document called in to clarify matters.

Speaking in an interview on TV3’s Ghana Tonight on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe stated, “When people are ignorant, I have no time for them.”

“I remember about a year or two ago, he made a similar claim when I was having a discussion, and he came on air.

“And a lady called in, a lady called Madam Acquaye, an elderly woman and then made it plain that she was then Secretary to the General Secretary and also worked for the then Chairman of the party, B.J Darocha, and she handled my founding membership document, myself and lawyer Koku Ziti. She mentioned the two of us,” he remarked.

Nyaho-Tamakloe noted, “So, whoever spoke when NPP was formed years ago, I don’t know where he was, and I don’t even know whether he has even had a relative at all in the party like some of the people that we know, so he should shut up”.

“If I am not a founding member of the party and I am even a street sweeper and I have sympathy for the party, I have every right to talk when the party is going wrong,” Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe stressed.

His comments come on the heels of Haruna Mohammed, who has said that Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe is not a founding member of the party.

The NPP Deputy General Secretary explained that NPP founding members are those who signed the document at the Electoral Commission, adding that Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe never signed any document.

Speaking in an interview with JoyNews on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Haruna Mohammed stated, “People who are founding members of our party are known. There were people who signed the document at the Electoral Commission. Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe never signed any document. So, please, I am the Deputy General Secretary of the party, I am telling you that he is not a founding member of the party”.

He further added that Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe was suspended from the NPP in 2016 and was again suspended in 2023.

“Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe was suspended as a member on March 3, 2016 and again on October 14, 2023, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe said, and I quote ‘I was a member of the NPP until Mahama came into the scene – Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe reveals’,” he added.

“Our party is a party of rules; you cannot tell us that you are no more a member of the party and come and arrogate yourself a founding member,” he concluded.

“Bawumia is going to win, NPP have no time to market a new candidate” – Nitiwul 

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“Bawumia is going to win, NPP have no time to market a new candidate” – Nitiwul 

The Member of Parliament for Bimbilla and former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has said the former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is going to win the NPP’s primaries.

Dominic Nitiwul claimed that the NPP has no time to market a new candidate as the party cannot risk a first timer for the 2028 elections.

He stressed that Dr Bawumia has conviction, experience and precedent on his side.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, Dominic Nitiwul stated, “We have no time to market a new candidate. I can tell you, in this election, Bawumia is going to win,” he said, adding that this conviction is rooted in experience and precedent.

“I can tell you for a fact that in this election [NPP primaries], Bawumia is going to win…just like Akufo-Addo won for a second time in 2010 and then for a third time in 2014, Bawumia is going to win. That is not to take away anything from another candidate, whether it’s Ken, Bryan, Adutwum or Kwabena Agyapong, it’s not to take anything away from that candidate,” he said.

He added, “All I can say is that it has been marketed enough. We don’t have time to market a new candidate. He has shown that he’s very competent, not corrupt, and there’s nothing to find about Bawumia anymore”.

“Whatever the NDC wants to say, they have said it already and the assessment Ghanaians have done it already. We don’t have the time to change all the billboards and change every other thing.”

“Is the one who has given us a clear vision as to what he wants. And the people of Ghana have bought into it. And the rule of thumb is always that Ghanaians have never voted for a first timer,” he said.

Nitiwul  further stated, “Bawumia is going to be the candidate who is the second timer; all other candidates on the ballot in 2028, especially the major candidates, including the NDC, will be the second timer.”

“We cannot risk having our own candidate be a first timer. We can’t as an NPP, when you can get somebody who is the second time, and the person will win you the elections, we cannot risk it.”

“And the difficulty for NPP is that we will, we should never lose in 2028 because it will be disastrous for us.”

Meanwhile, Solomon Owusu, the Director of Communications for the United Party, has told Bawumia’s camp that they can market pork to the Muslim community for 100 years and still they not have buyers.

Speaking on Joy Prime, Solomon Owusu asserted that Dr Bawumia’s camp keeps claiming he is the most marketed person in the NPP, so he must be retained as flagbearer.

Solomon Owusu stated, “I hear my brothers, especially from the Bawumia camp, have been marketed. You could be a pork, this illustration my brother Ebo Buckman always uses, it is real, it is a living example.

You could be marketing pork in the Zongos or the Muslim community for 100 years, and you will still not have buyers. The fact that you are consistently sending pork to the muslim community does not mean… who is going to change”.

Solomon Owusu highlighted that Bawumia promised to stabilise and to make Ghanaians ‘ lives better, but failed.

He added, “No wind will blow when they remember what pork has done to them, when they remember that this was the same man who told us that when the fundamentals are weak, the exchange rate will expose them and that he was coming to stabilise our economy and make Ghanaians live a better life”.

US gov’t will not stand in Ghana’s way to extradite Ofori‑Atta and Sedina Tamakloe – Ablakwa

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US gov’t will not stand in Ghana’s way to extradite Ofori‑Atta and Sedina Tamakloe – Ablakwa

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, has announced that the United States government will not stand in Ghana’s way in the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta and former MASLOC boss Sedina Tamakloe Attionu.

According to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the moves form part of Ghana’s ongoing bilateral cooperation with the United States.

Ablakwa, in a post on X, stated, “Ghana and the United States applauded our improved security and law enforcement cooperation, leading to the extradition of 9 suspects from Ghana to the USA in 2025, and the ongoing commendable efforts to also send over 2 Ghanaians of high interest from the US to Ghana.”

“The United States Government has assured that, without prejudice to judicial processes, it will not stand in the way of Ghana as  regards the removal of Ken Ofori‑Atta and Sedina Tamakloe Attionu.”

In the meantime,  Ken Ofori-Atta is being held at the Caroline Detention Facility in Virginia by ICE.

Also, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has announced that embattled former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, will appear before an immigration judge on January 20, 2025.

Then from there to the United States Supreme Court. That is potentially the legal pathway to the determination as to whether or not he should be taken from America. If he doesn’t self-deport, this is what is going to happen.

“In the extradition case, again, a district court will hear the proceedings and make a determination as to whether to extradite him. If he’s not happy about that, he can go to a circuit court of appeal and to the United States of America,” he explained.

In the case of Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, she has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a High Court in Accra.

The former MASLOC CEO was sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labour for causing financial loss of GH¢90 million to the state in April 2024.

In 2019, the case began; however, during the course of the trial, Sedina Tamakloe travelled to the United States to seek medical attention.

Sedina Tamakloe was tried in absentia after failing to return to Ghana.

A former Chief Operating Officer of MASLOC, Daniel Axim, was also sentenced to five years in prison with hard labour.

Sedina Tamakloe and Daniel Axim were found guilty on 78 counts of causing financial loss to the state, stealing, conspiracy to steal, money laundering, and causing loss to public property in violation of public procurement law.

Meanwhile, the AG has announced that the extradition process against Sedina Tamakloe Attionu is done.

Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, addressing the country during the Government Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025, stated, “I did indicate to Parliament that in July 2025, a formal request for her extradition was put in by my predecessors, in other words, by my office. The American authorities have worked on her extradition. The extradition proceedings have taken place in the US, and we’re expecting that barring any appeal by her lawyers, she may be very soon extradited to Ghana to serve her prison term”.

“I don’t have any definitive information on when she will be extradited, but the Americans have indicated that they’ve completed the process,” he said.

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Customs intercepts 25 million suspected illicit tablets hidden in ceiling fan containers

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Customs intercepts 25 million suspected illicit tablets hidden in ceiling fan containers

Ghana Customs officials have intercepted a massive consignment of suspected illicit drugs concealed at the Takoradi Port.

According to reports, following an intelligence-led operation at the Atlantic Terminal Services Limited terminal, the Ghana Customs officials intercepted two 40-foot containers declared to contain ceiling fans.

Walter Blankson, the Sector Commander for Takoradi, ordered the containers to be placed under tight surveillance after officers detected unusual packaging patterns.

Representatives from the Narcotics Control Commission, National Security, and the National Intelligence Bureau were further called to for the inspection.

This led to the discovery of an estimated 25 million tablets of suspected illicit Tapentadol and Timaking drugs concealed among cartons of ceiling fans and undeclared electrical appliances.

The declarant, Maxwell Boateng, is currently being held by the Narcotics Control Commission.

Also, the estimated 25 million tablets were seized and taken to the State Warehouse in Takoradi, with samples taken by the Customs Chemist for laboratory analysis,

In related news, two suspect has been arrested by the Tema Regional Police Command over the seizure of 1,643 parcels of suspected narcotics during a recent operation along the Akosombo-Tema road.

The Police, in a statement issued on January 13, 2026 annocuded they acted on intelligence to intercept the shipment, which was being transported from the Volta region to Tema.

The Police in their statement wrote, “The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a well-coordinated intelligence operation along the Akosombo-Tema road. This major breakthrough forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking activities in the region.

The operation followed intelligence received on 10th January 2026, indicating that suspected narcotic substances were being transported from the Volta Region toward Tema. Police teams quickly mounted surveillance along the route, focusing on the Agomeda Junction area.

At about 12:45 a.m. on 11th January 2026, two vehicles-a white Toyota Highlander (GS 2013-13) and a black Mitsubishi Pajero (GC 400-22)–were intercepted. The vehicles were driven by suspects Isaac Odoi, 33, and Kwame Mani, 39. A search on the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs.

The suspects were immediately arrested, and both vehicles were escorted to the station for further action. On 12th January 2026, the exhibits and suspects were handed over to the Regional CID, Tema, where photographs and inventories were taken. In total, 872 parcels were found in the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were found in the Toyota Highlander.

The suspects are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations. Samples of the substances will be sent to the Forensic Crime Laboratory for testing, and searches will be conducted at the suspects’ places of residence. The Police are also preparing to process the suspects for court.

The Tema Regional Command remains committed to intensifying operations against drug trafficking and other crimes. We encourage the public to continue sharing credible information to support our security efforts and help keep our communities safe”, the police statement concluded.

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“Akosua Serwaa vs Odo Broni 2.0” – Lumba’s first wife runs to court seeking to manage and distribute properties

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“Akosua Serwaa vs Odo Broni 2.0” – Lumba’s first wife runs to court seeking to manage and distribute properties

Following the arrival of late Daddy Lumba’s first wife, Akosua Serwaa, a new controversy is brewing following the legendary musician’s burial.

Reports suggest that Akosua Serwaa, after she arrived in Ghana, ran to the Kumasi High Court on January 14, 2026.

Her application comes exactly one month after her late husband was laid to rest.

Akosua Serwaa has filed for letters of administration to manage and distribute the singer’s properties.

In response, Daddy Lumba’s second wife, Odo Broni, together with her legal team, has filed to challenge Akosua Serwaa’s application.

Odo Broni’s legal team, however, argued that Akosua Serwaa cannot consider herself the sole surviving spouse of the late Daddy Lumba.

They argued that Akosua Serwaa does not have the capacity to individually apply for letters of administration.

The Kumasi High Court, following the filing of Odo Broni’s caveat, has given Akosua Serwaa and her legal team seven days to prove their case on why they should be granted the letters of administration to manage and distribute the properties of the late legendary singer.

Meanwhile, the Kumasi High Court later declared Akosua Serwaah Fosuh and Priscilla Ofori, popularly known as Odo Broni, as the surviving spouses of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba.

The court presided over by Justice Dorinda Smith‑Arthur ruled that Akosua Serwaa cannot be declared the sole surviving spouse, as the evidence she provided did not affirm her claims.

In related news, Dr Osei Kwame Despite, a Businessman and media mogul, has finally broken his silence concerning the feud between the wives of music icon Daddy Lumba.

According to Dr Osei Kwame Despite, it will be a curse for him to support one side during the commotion that ensued during the funeral planning and subsequent court cases.

He revealed that he gave Lumba’s family GH¢100,000 to support the family in public.

Dr Kwame Despite further added that, Akosua Serwaa visited him upon his return to Ghana from Germany with her kids, and he later gave money and a car to Papa Shee to be given to her, but never supported anyone.

He stressed that he had never spoken to Serwaa nor Odo Broni’s lawyer, and did not know what was happening.

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“Anybody at all can fall sick” – Malik Basintale speaks on ‘stroke’ rumours

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“Anybody at all can fall sick” – Malik Basintale speaks on ‘stroke’ rumours

Malik Basintale, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has finally broken his silence concerning rumours surrounding his health.

The YEA CEO stressed that sickness had nothing to do with one’s status or power, adding that anybody at all can fall sick.

Speaking in a viral video shared on X, the Basintale boy stated, “We are all human beings, and so long as I have flesh and blood running through my veins at any point in time, anyone can fall sick.

It is part of nature that you can be sick, and you can be healthy, and so when I hear people say Basintale is sick, Basintale is dead and all of that anybody can die, you can die, I can die, anybody can fall sick with death it has nothing to do with how mighthy or powerful you are only almighty Allah determines…”, he added.

Also, photos of Malik Basintale have surfaced on social media after he officially resumed work amid rumours surrounding his health.

In the viral photo shared by JOYFM, Malik Basintale was captured with a smile on his face, engaging the Youth Employment Agency staff on their 2026 priorities.

It will be recalled that last year, rumours were flying all over social media alleging that the YEA CEO was sick and seriously battling a stroke.

The reports even suggested that Malik Basintale had been flown out of the country for medical treatment following the alleged ill health.

The rumour spread due to the YEA CEO’s hiatus from social media platforms for some weeks.

A netizen posted, “Chairman Abronye sends his best wishes to Basintale, wishes him a speedy recovery as he seeks health care abroad according to Chairman Abronye.

This is sad! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, bro”.

However, in a post on Facebook on Sunday, November 16, 2025, the Deputy National Communication Officer of the ruling NDC described the alleged news as fake news.

According to the Basintale boy, there is no stroke, and there is no London trip for medical treatment.

In a post on Facebook, he wrote, “Kurugu Toli: ton ton je!! Ignore the false news… No stroke, no London!”.

 Also, The1957News shared a virtual interview with Basintale in excellent condition, beaming with smiles.

In a post on X, along with the video, they stated, “The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has refuted circulating rumours about his health, telling a member of The1957News team during a video call that he is in excellent condition”.

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IGP Yohuno promotes 17 Police officers for exemplary service

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IGP Yohuno promotes 17 Police officers for exemplary service

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted seventeen Police Officers in recognition of their exemplary conduct, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

IGP Yohuno promoted the officers to their next ranks today, 14th January 2026.

On Wednesday, January 14, 2025, the Police service in a post on social media stated, “The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on 14th January 2026, promoted seventeen Police Officers, including two(2) Senior Officers, to their next ranks in recognition of their exemplary conduct, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

The promotions were granted in appreciation of the officers’ distinguished performance in the discharge of their responsibilities, particularly their commitment to operational excellence, discipline, and service to the nation.

The gesture forms part of the Service’s broader effort to motivate personnel who demonstrate outstanding commitment and integrity in the line of duty.

They encouraged all personnel of the Service to continue upholding the highest standards of professionalism, loyalty, and service to the public”.

In related Police news, the Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects linked to a syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting victims.

According to the police, preliminary investigations show that the suspects operate mainly in the early hours of the day, posing as taxi drivers in search of passengers.

The suspect has been identified as Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe, Richard Osei, and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor.

They were arrested on 12th January 2026 following intelligence-led operations.

The Ghana Police in a post on their social media page stated. “POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTS OVER TAXI PHONE SNATCHING SYNDICATE

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects for their involvement in a syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting victims.

The suspects, identified as Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe, Richard Osei, and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor, were arrested on 12th January 2026 following intelligence-led operations.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects operate mainly in the early hours of the day, posing as taxi drivers in search of passengers. Two of the suspects sit in the front seats of the vehicle, while one positions himself in the back seat.

Police investigations further revealed that when a victim, mostly women, boards the taxi, the suspects deliberately lock the doors to make it difficult for the victim to alight.

While the victim attempts to open the door, the suspect, seated at the back, pretends to assist and allegedly steals the victim’s mobile phone or wallet.

The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting investigations, while efforts are underway to identify and arrest persons who receive and trade in the stolen items”.

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NaCCA withdraws SHS Teacher manual over controversial gender identity definition

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NaCCA withdraws SHS Teacher manual over controversial gender identity definition

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has withdrawn printed copies of a Senior High School (SHS) teacher manual.

NaCCA has acknowledged that certain content on ‘Gender Identity’ in the Year 2 Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual did not align with Ghanaian culture, norms, and values.

A revised version, reflecting national values and biological understanding, has now been released.

According to NaCCA, all teachers in possession of hard copies of the SHS Physical Education & Health teachers’ manual to return them immediately

Speaking on Adom News on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Chairman of the NaCCA Board, Prof Vincent Assanful explained, “In the review process, we should have flagged that definition. We are undertaking some changes in the curriculum. I have instructed my Director-General that they should issue a statement to clarify and to make a point that that bit, and in fact it is not only that bit, the whole section of the definition of terms, but we will have to have a second look at that section.

“I am working on it, and I assure teachers, well-meaning Ghanaians and parents that that aspect in the review of the curriculum we will work on it,” he stated.

He added, “It was brought to my attention this morning, and honestly, I didn’t understand it well. So, I forwarded it to the Deputy Director in charge of Technical Services, who oversees curriculum development. He confirmed to me that indeed the document is from us so in terms of its authenticity, it is an authentic document which originated from us”.

“I drew the Deputy Director’s attention to the definition. It is obvious that during the preparation of the document, a subject expert reviewed it. He said he would contact the subject expert and find out how come that definition came into the document.

“He has communicated the expert’s response, but I am not convinced. I have engaged the Director-General as well, Prof. Bekoe,” he noted.

Also, NaCCA, in a statement, has indicated that there has been a revised version of the manual, reflecting national values and biological understanding, has now been released.

NaCCA, in its statement distinction between the official SHS curriculum and teacher support materials, adding that the curriculum itself contains no LGBTQ-related content.

Following a comprehensive internal review, NaCCA determined that the specific definition of “Gender Identity” contained within the Year 2 Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual for Senior High School was not reflective of Ghanaian culture, norms, and values.

A revised version of the Year 2 Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual, aligned with national values and biological understanding, has been released and is accessible to the public and teachers”. 

The statement further added, “The Government of Ghana has no intention to promote, endorse, or introduce LGBTQ content at any level of the educational system,” the council said. “Our curriculum remains firmly anchored in the socio-cultural fabric of Ghana, constitutional principles, and child-centred development goals”, NaCCA stated.

Meanwhile, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, has accused the John Mahama-led NDC government of mischievously and deliberately smuggled LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum.

In a post on his official X page on Tuesday, January 13, Rev Ntim Fordjour accused the government of printing and distributing teacher manuals and other teaching and learning materials (TLMs) that promote LGBTQ-related content in schools.

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“Nobody can sack me from the NPP” – Prof Frimpong-Boateng declares

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“Nobody can sack me from the NPP” – Prof Frimpong-Boateng declares

A renowned surgeon and former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has said no one can sack him from the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

According to Prof Frimpong-Boateng, no one can expel him from the NPP because the party does not belong to its current leadership.

Prof Frimpong-Boateng is quoted by TV3 to have said, “Nobody can sack me from the NPP because the party does not belong to them”.

His comments follow, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in a statement, who has announced that the party has initiated a move to sack Prof Frimpong Boateng.

 The NPP, in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, described his claims as baseless allegations.

The NPP statement reads, “The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken due notice of comments made by Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng during an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, 12th January 2026, in which he described the party as a “fake party” and further stated that he no longer considers himself a member of the NPP.

In the same interview, Professor Frimpong Boateng made additional disparaging remarks about the Party and alleged, among other things, that the Party’s 2023 Presidential Primary was rigged in favour of His Excelleney Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections.

The Party unequivocally rejects Professor Frimpong Boateng’s unfortunate characterisation of the NPP and firmly denies his baseless and unsubstantiated allegations regarding the conduct of the 2023 Presidential Primary. The said primary has been widely acknowledged by all candidates who participated, as well as by well-meaning members of the Party, as having been conducted in a free. fair, transparent, and credible manner, faithfully reflecting the will of Party delegates

The New Patriotic Party views the conduct and utterances of Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng as highly reprehensible and inimical to the values, unity, and integrity of the Party. Consequently, the Party has invoked the relevant provisions of its Constitution to commence the necessary processes to expel him from the Party, strictly in accordance with due process”.

Meanwhile, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng later hit back at the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following their statement.

According to Prof Frimpong-Boateng, he is not leaving the NPP, adding that the fake members in the NPP must rather leave the NPP for the true party to stand.  

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekoosisen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng stated, “No, I’m not leaving the party. They should leave the party because they are the fake ones; they should go away, and the true party will stand, he remarked.

“I will not honour any invitation from the NEC to waste my time,” he stated,

He further added, “I don’t even know the General Secretary. I have never engaged him. I am waiting for official communication from the party. This whole thing is funny”.

“This is a party we have struggled for. They should quit and let the real party take over. I don’t care what they do. They are destroying the party,” he said, pointing to the party’s 2024 electoral defeat as signal of failed leadership.

“Look at how we lost the election, abuse of power, corruption, arrogance, and they have destroyed the party…but now claiming that they have sacked me, to hell with them.”

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“It been implanted in the minds of Ghanaians that NPP are thieves” –  Ex Subin MP on Ofori-Atta saga

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“It been implanted in the minds of Ghanaians that NPP are thieves” –  Ex Subin MP on Ofori-Atta saga

Eugene Boakye Antwi, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Subin Constituency in the Ashanti Region, has launched a scathing attack against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

Speaking in an interview on Oyerepa TV on January 12, 2026, Eugene Boakye Antwi stressed that an image is being created in the minds of Ghanaians that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) members are thieves, with the continued absence of Ofori-Atta.

According to Eugene Boakye Antwi, Ken Ofori-Atta must return to Ghana to explain himself.

Eugene Boakye Antwi stated, “Have you ever seen a political party leave government, and its finance minister cannot be found? It has been one year since Kissi Agyebeng started mentioning Ken Ofori-Atta’s name.

Do you know the damage that has caused the party? They have implanted in the minds of Ghanaians that the NPP are thieves”.

“All the taxes we collect go into the Consolidated Fund, and those monies belong to Ghanaians. We are only custodians of the nation’s resources. So, if you are accused by the state of financial malpractice, why are you running away? Come back and explain yourself,” he added.

Additionally, Kojogah Adawudu, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) legal team, has quizzed former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, over his refusal to account for his stewardship.

Adawudu noted that Ofori-Atta’s actions will have long-term consequences on his family for generations.

The NDC communicator quizzed the former finance minister on why he is running away from Ghana, and further quizzed him on whether this is the inheritance he wants to leave for his children and family.

Adawudu also made a comparison referencing Ofori-Atta’s great uncle, J B Danquah, whom the subject of a negative historical narrative tag concerning the detention of Ghana’s first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on Monday, January 12, 2026, Adawudu asked, “Why are you running away? For somebody who once occupied the finance position and understands stewardship, why can’t you come and account to the good people of Ghana?”

“Is this what you want to leave for your children? That your father refused to account, that your father was uncovered, that your father stole the people’s money? Is that the inheritance you want to leave for your family?” he queried.

He added, “There is already a blot on the family narrative. With all the stories around J B Danquah and what happened between him and Nkrumah, including his unfortunate death in detention, is that the same story you want to repeat and pass down through generations?”

“If you are invited by the police and you go willingly, they won’t put handcuffs on you. I was surprised when the Office of the Special Prosecutor once described him as a fugitive, but his own conduct today tells you that he is running,” he said.

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“You don’t go fishing in the Sahara Desert; our candidate will be the next MP for Kpandai” – Tanko-Computer

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“You don’t go fishing in the Sahara Desert; our candidate will be the next MP for Kpandai” – Tanko-Computer

Rashid Tanko-Computer, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), has said the NDC candidate, Mr Nsala Wakpal, will be the next MP for Kpandai.

Tanko Computer stressed that the NPP are trying to use a backdoor to maintain itself in parliament, but they are going to win.

He detailed that the trial Judge in her ruling noted that in one constituency, the NPP secured 1300 votes, which is not possible as the maximum number of votes one can secure now at a polling station is 750.

Speaking to the media after the Supreme Court adjourned its ruling to January 28, Rashid Tanko-Computer stated, “We were urging our supporters to continue with the campaign. What I have seen today tells me that the rerun will come, and we are going to win the rerun.

“Do you go to the Sahara Desert? You don’t send nets to the Sahara Desert for fishing; that is what they are doing. You saw what they were doing in court; we all sat through it.

“Our candidate is here, he is going to be the next MP for Kpandai, we are going to win the matter. 28th, we will be back here. We are urging them to continue; in fact, he just arrived this morning, and people are ready to vote for the NDC.

They are trying to use the backdoor to maintain themselves in parliament. Have you forgotten that the trial judge, in ruling the matter, observed that at one polling station, they scored 1300 votes? Have you ever seen a polling station in Ghana currently? The highest you can get is 750”, he added.

His remarks follow the Supreme Court who has adjourned its ruling on whether to quash the High Court Judgment annulling the parliamentary result for Kpandai in the Northern Region to January 28, 2026.

The postponement follows further consideration of issues raised in the case, with the court expected to deliver its definitive ruling on the new date.

Lawyers for New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament, Matthew Nyindam, argued that the Tamale High Court acted without jurisdiction.

They argued that the Kpandai parliamentary election was gazetted on December 24, 2024.

However, Lawyers for Mr Nsala Wakpal have strongly opposed the application.

They maintained that the High Court acted within its constitutional mandate.

Also, the Electoral Commission has acknowledged the existence of multiple Gazette notifications and detailed that the different Gazette numbers reflected different batches of constituencies.

The case was adjourned to January 28, 2026, with the order suspending the re-run still in force.

It will be recalled that the Supreme Court last year, 2025, ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to halt all proceedings and activities leading to the conduct of the Kpandai parliamentary rerun.

The court directed the EC to suspend all proceedings pending the final determination of a case before the court.

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“Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe is not an NPP founding member” –  Haruna Mohammed

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“Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe is not an NPP founding member” –  Haruna Mohammed

Haruna Mohammed, the Deputy General Secretary of the NPP, has said that Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe is not a founding member of the party.

The NPP Deputy General Secretary explained that NPP founding members are those who signed the document at the Electoral Commission, adding that Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe never signed any document.

Speaking in an interview with JoyNews on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Haruna Mohammed stated, “People who are founding members of our party are known. There were people who signed the document at the Electoral Commission. Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe never signed any document. So, please, I am the Deputy General Secretary of the party, I am telling you that he is not a founding member of the party”.

He further added that Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe was suspended from the NPP in 2016 and was again suspended in 2023.

“Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe was suspended as a member on March 3, 2016 and again on October 14, 2023, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe said, and I quote ‘I was a member of the NPP until Mahama came into the scene – Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe reveals’,” he added.

“Our party is a party of rules; you cannot tell us that you are no more a member of the party and come and arrogate yourself a founding member,” he concluded.

Also, in a separate interview, Haruna Mohammed has said anyone unhappy with NPP can voluntarily leave.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News, he stated, “If there is anybody who has to leave, let him leave. The NPP is a national party you joined voluntarily; nobody forced you. If you feel that something untoward is being done that doesn’t align with your expectations, you can appropriately make arrangements to leave”.

His comments come on the heels of  Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe backing Prof Frimpong-Boateng, challenging the NPP leadership over plans to expel him.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe boldly asserted that Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s comments reflect the party’s current state and warned that the party is drifting from its founding ideals.

According to Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, he fully agreed with the views expressed by Prof Frimpong-Boateng.

In a 3news.com report on January 13, 2026, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe is quoted as saying, I listened to Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s interview, and I must say without fear that I agree with him entirely. All the points that he raised are issues that are really worrying the party”.

“What I will say at this stage is that if they sack Frimpong-Boateng, then they should sack me. They should sack Kwame Pianim, they should sack Dr Arthur Kennedy and quite a number of us,” Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe stated.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe also labelled the current leadership of the NPP as looters.

According to Dr Nyaho Tamakloe, if the NPP dares expel Prof Frimpong Boateng, they should sack him too.

Dr Nyaho Tamakloe is quoted by TV3 to have said, “The party is now in the hands of looters, if they sack Prof Frimpong Boateng, then they should sack me as well”.

Akwatia Police arrest Father for allegedly trying to sell his son for GH¢1million

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Akwatia Police arrest Father for allegedly trying to sell his son for GH¢1million

The Akwatia Police Command has arrested a father for allegedly trying to sell his son for GH¢1 million.

The young father arrested has been identified as Coffie Agyemang for allegedly attempting to sell his three-year-old son.

In a viral video shared on X  by Prime Rakon on January 13, 2026, Coffie Agyemang was shown in the video in handcuffs being escorted to the police station following his arrest.

His three-year-old son was also seen in the video walking with one Police officer.

In the video, Akwatia TV narrated that the suspect, Coffie Agyemang, a resident of Kwamang, was arrested by the police after allegedly attempting to sell his son for GH¢1 million.

According to Akwatia TV, the suspect Coffie Agyemang had discussed plans to sell his son to a friend, alluding to financial hardship as his reason.

The narrator added that the police were alerted to the suspect’s intentions and subsequently posed as a buyer.

Also, during discussions with the police, Coffie Agyemang allegedly agreed to receive GH¢1 million from the buyer before he sells his three-year-old son.

He further negotiated that those buying the son, if they wish to kill him, can cut his body as they need, and later the remaining mortal remains would be handed over to him for burial.

Meanwhile, the suspect Coffie Agyemang is currently in police custody and is assisting the Akwatia Police Command investigation.

Some netizens reacting to the shocking news stated, “Oh my God. Are these things giving us a sign that the world is coming to an end?? Things beyond human understanding are now happening. How can you look into this innocent boy’s eyes and sell him out, knowing very well that he’s going to be killed?? God have mercy on  his children”

One X user added,“This is very bad. But since they’ve denied him the 1m, they should feed the child for the rest of his life. Maybe both parents agreed to that because of their situation…who knows”

“There’s a wickedness that poverty brings out of you.

If he could fend for the child and the child wasn’t a burden, he wouldn’t have done this”, a netizen added.

In related news, the Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects linked to a syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting victims.

According to the police, preliminary investigations show that the suspects operate mainly in the early hours of the day, posing as taxi drivers in search of passengers.

The suspect has been identified as Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe, Richard Osei, and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor.

They were arrested on 12th January 2026 following intelligence-led operations.

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“My heart, my spirit, and full political strength unshakably behind Bawumia” – Wontumi

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“My heart, my spirit, and full political strength unshakably behind Bawumia” – Wontumi

The Ashanti Regional Chairman (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, commonly known as Wontumi, has told Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that his heart, spirit and political strength are unshakably behind him.

According to Wontumi, he will not be on the campaign tour as he attends his court proceeding, but he is fully behind the former Vice President to become the NPP flagbearer.

In a statement shared on X by The1957News on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Wontumi stated, “As I attend to my court obligations, I will not be physically present on this important campaign tour. Yet my heart, my spirit, and my full political strength remain firmly and unshakably behind Dr Mahamudu Bawumia”.

In court, Chairman Wontumi is facing two mining cases.

In the first case, which concerns Wontumi’s Akonta mining activities at Samreboi, without the required approval

Also, in the second case, Wontumi is accused of engaging in mining operations within the Tano Nimire Forest Reserve without authorisation.

Meanwhile, a renowned surgeon and former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) electing Dr Mahamudu Bawumia again will be a trainwreck.

Speaking in an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, January 12, Prof Frimpong-Boateng cautioned the NPP from electing the former Vice President again.

He expressed deep concern about the NPP’s internal processes, citing that the party’s last presidential primaries were he noted that people were intimidated with delegates being bribed just to elect a flagbearer.

Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng stated, “Look at how they elected their last flagbearer — twisting weak people’s hands, bribing delegates, intimidating others. This is the beginning of corruption, and this should not be allowed in any serious institution or any serious party,” he said.

“We lost the elections badly, and we did not deal with the issues that led to the losses, and we still want to go in there. I think that it will be a trainwreck if we elect the old flagbearer,” he stressed.

Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, however, described Dr Bawumia as a nice person, but being nice but noted that being nice alone is not enough to lead Ghana.

He stated, “No, no no. Bawumia is a very nice person, but being nice alone is not enough to lead Nkrumah’s Ghana”.

He further clarified that he harbours no personal animosity toward Dr Bawumia and urged him to clearly distance himself from individuals who were responsible for the economic difficulties under Akufo-Addo.

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Watch Abu Trica’s sister break down in tears at the Gbese District Court

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Watch Abu Trica’s sister break down in tears at the Gbese District Court

The sister of Swedru-based businessman Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has been spotted at the Gbese District Court in tears.

Abu Trica made a second appearance at the Gbese District Court in his extradition proceedings yesterday, January 13, 2025.

In the viral video, Abu Trica was spotted in a black T-shirt and a pair of jeans in handcuffs being escorted to the court by a team of security officers.

The security officers were heard in the video shouting at some people who had gathered at the courthouse. They were ordered to go back by the security team as they made their way to the court. 

After the court proceeding, the sister of Abu Trica was captured in a red top, bitterly weeping as his brother was taken back to custody.

In court, the State filed a suit to discontinue the case against the second and third accused persons in the Abu Trica trial.

According to reports, the State, which is the Attorney General, has filed to discontinue the case against Lord Eshun and Bernard Aidoo, two associates of Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, who were arrested along with him.

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a lawyer for Abu Trica, who shared the news on X, revealed that after the Attorney-General filed the suit at the High Court to strike out the case, the substitute judge at the District Court refused to discharge and release 2 of the 3 arrested.

In his post on X, he wrote, “I just left the court in the Abu Trica matter.

The Attorney-General, after our filings in the High Court for the case to be struck out, today asked the District Court to discharge and release 2 of the 3 arrested”.

“The substitute Magistrate says no, she won’t do it. Then says “this cup will pass me by”. Adjourns it, and says we should wait for the main judge to come back on 3rd February”.

Also, Robert Ishmael Aggrey Amissah, lawyer for the second accused in the extradition case involving social media influencer Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has said they met Pontius Pilate in court.

The lawyer for the second accused likened the situation to the biblical analogy when Pontius Pilate washed his hands of the crucifixion of Jesus.

He stated, “Ghana’s legal system has been taken back 2000 years. We have come to meet Pontius Pilate in court. The state, per it own reason and volition, says that A2 and A3 they do not need desired to continue with them, so they should be discharged.

However, the Judge who was assigned to the matter today says that no, she is not going to discharge them, but defer that to the substantive Judge”.

“We have also filed additional applications to quash the entire process, as the illegality involved cannot be allowed,” he added.

The stalemate leaves the fate of the two co-accused individuals uncertain, with the nexthearing date for Abu Trica on February 3.

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See photos of Malik Basintale back to work amid ‘stroke’ rumours

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See photos of Malik Basintale back to work amid ‘stroke’ rumours

Photos of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, have surfaced on social media after he officially resumed amid rumours surrounding his health.

In the viral photo shared by JOYFM, Malik Basintale was captured with a smile on his face, engaging the Youth Employment Agency staff on their 2026 priorities.

It will be recalled that last year, rumours were flying all over social media alleging that the YEA CEO was sick and seriously battling a stroke.

The reports even suggested that Malik Basintale had been flown out of the country for medical treatment following the alleged ill health.

The rumour spread due to the YEA CEO’s hiatus from social media platforms for some weeks.

A netizen posted, “Chairman Abronye sends his best wishes to Basintale, wishes him a speedy recovery as he seeks health care abroad according to Chairman Abronye.

This is sad! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, bro”.

However, in a post on Facebook on Sunday, November 16, 2025, the Deputy National Communication Officer of the ruling NDC described the alleged news as fake news.

According to the Basintale boy, there is no stroke, and there is no London trip for medical treatment.

In a post on Facebook, he wrote, “Kurugu Toli: ton ton je!! Ignore the false news… No stroke, no London!”.

 Also, The1957News shared a virtual interview with Basintale in excellent condition, beaming with smiles.

In a post on X, along with the video, they stated, “The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has refuted circulating rumours about his health, telling a member of The1957News team during a video call that he is in excellent condition”.

Meanwhile, a man of God has alleged that Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah, a controversial media personality, took the CEO of YEA, Malik Basintale, to juju to cripple him.

According to the man of God, the alleged plan failed because of the strong spiritual forces protecting Basintale.

Speaking to the media, the man of God alleged, “Basintale is very strong, spiritual and physically he is very strong. Someone has taken Basintale somewhere to cripple him, but it did not work.

It’s Okatakyie Afrifa is the one,  remember sometime ago, Okatakyie and Basintale had issues, and he told him he was going to deal with him. The NPP is doing everything spiritual to destroy the pillars of the NDC”.

The man of God further claimed the NPP will collapse after they elect their flagbearer on January 31, 2025.

“If they wish the NPP to be attractive again, they should stop the spiritual nonsense and become united. The NPP, after they elect their flagbearership, will collapse forever”.

When asked if he could provide evidence to back his claims, the man of God stated, “I am standing on his own proclamation, he made on the media, so if he like he should take me to court”.

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 “The lying elephant has been badly exposed” – Dr Apaak fires NPP MPs over SHS Teacher manual

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 “The lying elephant has been badly exposed” – Dr Apaak fires NPP MPs over SHS Teacher manual

Dr Clement Apaak, the Deputy Education Minister, has fired shots at some NPP members of parliament following their claims that the John Mahama-led government has introduced an LGBTQ agenda into Ghana’s school curriculum.

Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, in a post on his official X page on Tuesday, January 13, accused the government of printing and distributing teacher manuals and other teaching and learning materials (TLMs) that promote LGBTQ-related content in schools.

He wrote, “NDC has mischievously and deliberately smuggled the LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum, printed and distributed Teacher Manuals and other Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) to promote LGBTQ, contrary to their deceptive rhetoric of being the party which abhors LGBTQ.

We demand the immediate recall of all the Teacher Manuals and Textbooks propagating the NDCs LGBTQ agenda, both online and in print, from schools. We further demand a review of all portions of TLMs poisoned with the LGBTQ agenda with immediate effect to sanitise the curriculum. We strongly caution the government to refrain from using NaCCA and the Ministry of Education to propagate this vile and evil agenda of LGBTQ sexuality education.

This diabolical and dangerous agenda, among others, reveals why this government has suppressed the private members’ bill: Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill from being listed in the Order Paper for consideration and consequential passage by Parliament.

Let us rise up to resist NDC LGBTQ agenda!”, he added.

Also, Vincent Assafuah, the Old Tafo, in his post stated, “The gov’t’s position on LGBT-related matters remains deeply inconsistent and difficult to trust. In public, they speak the language of culture and faith. In practice, Manuals developed introduce concepts that go far beyond what many Ghanaians believe should be taught in our schools”.

Clement Apaak, the deputy Education Minister, in his reply, posted the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) statement, which indicated that there has been a revised version of the manual, reflecting national values and biological understanding, has now been released.

In his post, he wrote, “Yet again, the lying elephant has been badly exposed”.

NaCCA, in its statement distinction between the official SHS curriculum and teacher support materials, adding that the curriculum itself contains no LGBTQ-related content.

“The Government of Ghana has no intention to promote, endorse, or introduce LGBTQ content at any level of the educational system,” the council said. “Our curriculum remains firmly anchored in the socio-cultural fabric of Ghana, constitutional principles, and child-centred development goals”, NaCCA stated.

Also, NaCCA announced that steps are being taken to remove the old manuals from circulation.

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“NDC has mischievously and deliberately smuggled LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum” – Ntim Fordjour

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“NDC has mischievously and deliberately smuggled LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum” – Ntim Fordjour

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, has accused the John Mahama-led NDC government of mischievously and deliberately smuggled LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum.

In a post on his official X page on Tuesday, January 13, Rev Ntim Fordjour accused the government of printing and distributing teacher manuals and other teaching and learning materials (TLMs) that promote LGBTQ-related content in schools.

Rev Ntim Fordjour wrote, “NDC has mischievously and deliberately smuggled the LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum, printed and distributed Teacher Manuals and other Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) to promote LGBTQ, contrary to their deceptive rhetoric of being the party which abhors LGBTQ.

We demand the immediate recall of all the Teacher Manuals and Textbooks propagating the NDCs LGBTQ agenda, both online and in print, from schools. We further demand a review of all portions of TLMs poisoned with the LGBTQ agenda with immediate effect to sanitise the curriculum. We strongly caution the government to refrain from using NaCCA and the Ministry of Education to propagate this vile and evil agenda of LGBTQ sexuality education.

This diabolical and dangerous agenda, among others, reveals why this government has suppressed the private members’ bill: Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill from being listed in the Order Paper for consideration and consequential passage by Parliament.

Let us rise up to resist NDC LGBTQ agenda!”, Rev Ntim Fordjour added.

Also, Vincent Assafuah, the Old Tafo, in his post stated, “The gov’t’s position on LGBT-related matters remains deeply inconsistent and difficult to trust. In public, they speak the language of culture and faith. In practice, Manuals developed introduce concepts that go far beyond what many Ghanaians believe should be taught in our schools”.

However, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in a statement has indicated that there has been a revised version of the manual, reflecting national values and biological understanding, has now been released.

NaCCA, in its statement distinction between the official SHS curriculum and teacher support materials, adding that the curriculum itself contains no LGBTQ-related content.

Parts of the NaCCA statement read, “It is essential to clarify that the national curriculum and teacher support materials serve distinct functions. The curriculum is the official policy document defining the mandatory areas of study for learners. In contrast, Teacher Manuals are supplementary instructional resources designed to provide pedagogical guidance to teachers. These manuals do not constitute the curriculum itself, and their use is optional; teachers may deliver the approved curriculum without relying on these specific guides.

Manual Development and Timeline:

The development of the Secondary Education Curriculum is a dynamic process characterised by rigorous technical review and broad stakeholder consultation

We wish to clarify the following milestones:

• A new curriculum was introduced at the SHS level in the 2024/2025 academic yes

• For the first time in the history of Ghana, a decision was taken for Teacher Manuals to be developed to aid teachers in the implementation of the new curriculum

NaCCA, therefore, empanelled subject-specific writing teams, in collaboration with Transforming Teacher Education and Learning (T-TEL), to develop the Manual in 2024.

Following a comprehensive internal review, NaCCA determined that the specific definition of “Gender Identity” contained within the Year 2 Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual for Senior High School was not reflective of Ghanaian culture, norms, and values.

A revised version of the Year 2 Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual, aligned with national values and biological understanding, has been released and is accessible to the public and teachers”.  

The statement further added, “The Government of Ghana has no intention to promote, endorse, or introduce LGBTQ content at any level of the educational system,” the council said. “Our curriculum remains firmly anchored in the socio-cultural fabric of Ghana, constitutional principles, and child-centred development goals”, NaCCA stated.

Meanwhile, NaCCA announced that steps are being taken to remove the old manuals from circulation.

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“I’m not leaving the party; they should leave” – Prof Frimpong-Boateng hits back at ‘fake’ NPP

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“I’m not leaving the party; they should leave” – Prof Frimpong-Boateng hits back at ‘fake’ NPP

Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, the former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has hit back at the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

According to Prof Frimpong-Boateng, he is not leaving the NPP, adding that the  fake members in the NPP must rather leave the NPP for the true party to stand.  

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekoosisen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng stated, “No, I’m not leaving the party. They should leave the party because they are the fake ones; they should go away, and the true party will stand, he remarked.

“I will not honour any invitation from the NEC to waste my time,” he stated,

He further added, “I don’t even know the General Secretary. I have never engaged him. I am waiting for official communication from the party. This whole thing is funny”.

“This is a party we have struggled for. They should quit and let the real party take over. I don’t care what they do. They are destroying the party,” he said, pointing to the party’s 2024 electoral defeat as signal of failed leadership.

“Look at how we lost the election, abuse of power, corruption, arrogance, and they have destroyed the party…but now claiming that they have sacked me, to hell with them.”

His comments follow Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary New Patriotic Party (NPP), in a statement, who has announced that the party has initiated a move to sack Prof Frimpong Boateng.

On Monday, January 12, 2026 Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, speaking on Channel One TV, described the present New Patriotic Party (NPP) as fake.

According to Prof Frimpong Boateng, he does not consider himself a member of the current NPP as it no longer reflects the values of the NPP of old.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, January 12, Prof Frimpong was questioned if he still sees himself as a member of the NPP. He stated, “The present NPP is not NPP. It is fake. From what I see now, this is not the NPP I used to know.”

“Not the fake one. The real one is there. It is a virtual thing. The members are in the background,” he said.

He further expressed deep concern about the NPP’s internal processes, citing the party’s last presidential primaries were he asserted that people were intimidated with delegates being bribe just to elect a flagbearer.

Prof Frimpong Boateng added, “Look at how they elected their last flagbearer — twisting weak people’s hands, bribing delegates, intimidating others to get a flagbearer. This is the beginning of corruption, and this should not be allowed in any serious institution or any serious party”.

“We lost the elections badly, and we did not deal with the issues that led to the losses, and we still want to go in there. I think that it will be a trainwreck if we elect the old flagbearer,” he stressed.

In a sharp response today, the NPP, in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, described his claims as baseless and unsubstantiated allegations.

The NPP statement reads, “The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken due notice of comments made by Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng during an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, 12th January 2026, in which he described the party as a “fake party” and further stated that he no longer considers himself a member of the NPP.

In the same interview, Professor Frimpong Boateng made additional disparaging remarks about the Party and alleged, among other things, that the Party’s 2023 Presidential Primary was rigged in favour of His Excelleney Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections.

The Party unequivocally rejects Professor Frimpong Boateng’s unfortunate characterisation of the NPP and firmly denies his baseless and unsubstantiated allegations regarding the conduct of the 2023 Presidential Primary. The said primary has been widely acknowledged by all candidates who participated, as well as by well-meaning members of the Party, as having been conducted in a free. fair, transparent, and credible manner, faithfully reflecting the will of Party delegates

The New Patriotic Party views the conduct and utterances of Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng as highly reprehensible and inimical to the values, unity, and integrity of the Party. Consequently, the Party has invoked the relevant provisions of its Constitution to commence the necessary processes to expel him from the Party, strictly in accordance with due process”.

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Expel him and expel us all — Dr Nyaho Tamakloe backs Prof Frimpong-Boateng, challenges NPP

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Expel him and expel us all — Dr Nyaho Tamakloe backs Prof Frimpong-Boateng, challenges NPP

A Founding Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe backs Prof Frimpong-Boateng, challenges the NPP leadership over plans to expel him.

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe boldly asserted that Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s comments reflect the party’s current state and warned that the party is drifting from its founding ideals.

According to Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, he fully agreed with the views expressed by Prof Frimpong-Boateng.

In a 3news.com report on January 13, 2026, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe is quoted as saying, I listened to Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s interview, and I must say without fear that I agree with him entirely. All the points that he raised are issues that are really worrying the party”.

“What I will say at this stage is that if they sack Frimpong-Boateng, then they should sack me. They should sack Kwame Pianim, they should sack Dr Arthur Kennedy and quite a number of us,” Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe stated.

His comments follow Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary New Patriotic Party (NPP), in a statement, who has announced that the party has initiated a move to sack Prof Frimpong Boateng.

On Monday, January 12, 2026 Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, speaking on Channel One TV, described the present New Patriotic Party (NPP) as fake.

According to Prof Frimpong Boateng, he does not consider himself a member of the current NPP as it no longer reflects the values of the NPP of old.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, January 12, Prof Frimpong was questioned if he still sees himself as a member of the NPP. He stated, “The present NPP is not NPP. It is fake. From what I see now, this is not the NPP I used to know.”

“Not the fake one. The real one is there. It is a virtual thing. The members are in the background,” he said.

He further expressed deep concern about the NPP’s internal processes, citing the party’s last presidential primaries were he asserted that people were intimidated with delegates being bribe just to elect a flagbearer.

Prof Frimpong Boateng added, “Look at how they elected their last flagbearer — twisting weak people’s hands, bribing delegates, intimidating others to get a flagbearer. This is the beginning of corruption, and this should not be allowed in any serious institution or any serious party”.

“We lost the elections badly, and we did not deal with the issues that led to the losses, and we still want to go in there. I think that it will be a trainwreck if we elect the old flagbearer,” he stressed.

In a sharp response today, the NPP, in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, described his claims as baseless and unsubstantiated allegations.

The NPP statement reads, “The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken due notice of comments made by Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng during an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, 12th January 2026, in which he described the party as a “fake party” and further stated that he no longer considers himself a member of the NPP.

In the same interview, Professor Frimpong Boateng made additional disparaging remarks about the Party and alleged, among other things, that the Party’s 2023 Presidential Primary was rigged in favour of His Excelleney Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections.

The Party unequivocally rejects Professor Frimpong Boateng’s unfortunate characterisation of the NPP and firmly denies his baseless and unsubstantiated allegations regarding the conduct of the 2023 Presidential Primary. The said primary has been widely acknowledged by all candidates who participated, as well as by well-meaning members of the Party, as having been conducted in a free. fair, transparent, and credible manner, faithfully reflecting the will of Party delegates

The New Patriotic Party views the conduct and utterances of Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng as highly reprehensible and inimical to the values, unity, and integrity of the Party. Consequently, the Party has invoked the relevant provisions of its Constitution to commence the necessary processes to expel him from the Party, strictly in accordance with due process”.

“Ghana’s legal system taken back 2000 years; We met Pontius Pilate in court” – Lawyer in Abu Trica case

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“Ghana’s legal system taken back 2000 years; We met Pontius Pilate in court” – Lawyer in Abu Trica case

Robert Ishmael Aggrey Amissah, lawyer for the second accused in the extradition case involving social media influencer Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has said they met Pontius Pilate in court.

This follows the State filing a suit to discontinue the case against the second and third accused persons in the Abu Trica trial.

According to reports, the State, which is the Attorney General, has filed to discontinue the case against Lord Eshun and Bernard Aidoo, two associates of Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, who were arrested along with him.

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a lawyer for Abu Trica, who shared the news on X, revealed that after the Attorney-General filed the suit at the High Court to strike out the case, the substitute judge at the District Court refused to discharge and release 2 of the 3 arrested.

In his post on X, he wrote, “I just left the court in the Abu Trica matter.

The Attorney-General, after our filings in the High Court for the case to be struck out, today asked the District Court to discharge and release 2 of the 3 arrested”.

“The substitute Magistrate says no, she won’t do it. Then says “this cup will pass me by”. Adjourns it, and says we should wait for the main judge to come back on 3rd February.

I swear I for lef Ghana! Because “me ka kyerɛ broni kraa ɔngyendi.”

The lawyer for the second accused likened the situation to the biblical analogy when Pontius Pilate washed his hands of the crucifixion of Jesus.

He stated, “Ghana’s legal system has been taken back 2000 years. We have come to meet Pontius Pilate in court. The state, per it own reason and volition, says that A2 and A3 they do not need desired to continue with them, so they should be discharged.

However, the Judge who was assigned to the matter today says that no, she is not going to discharge them, but defer that to the substantive Judge”.

“We have also filed additional applications to quash the entire process, as the illegality involved cannot be allowed,” he added.

The stalemate leaves the fate of the two co-accused individuals uncertain, with the nexthearing date for Abu Trica on February 3.

 Background

Abu Trica, a 31-year-old Ghanaian from Swedru, was arrested for his alleged involvement in an $8 million romance scam which targeted elderly victims in the United States.

He was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025, following an investigation conducted by the FBI Cleveland Division and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian M. McDonough for the Northern District of Ohio.

The US Department of Justice wrote, “According to the indictment, perpetrators of this romance scam used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false identities and form close personal relationships with victims. They gained victims’ trust to obtain money and valuables, often targeting individuals through social media and online dating platforms under false pretences.

Victims were often elderly and engaged in romantic but physically distant relationships with perpetrators. The perpetrators built trust through frequent, intimate conversations by phone, email, and messaging platforms. They then requested money or valuables under false pretenses, such as urgent medical needs, travel expenses, or investment opportunities. Relying on these misrepresentations, victims were persuaded to send funds or valuables, which were then directed to co-conspirators posing as third parties.

The indictment also alleges that after the victims transferred funds, Kumi worked with a network of co-conspirators to distribute the money from Ohio and across the United States to associates in the Republic of Ghana and other locations.

Kumi has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification, and faces up to 20 years in prison”.

It further added, “If convicted, a defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after a review of factors unique to this case, including a defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offence, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentences will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt”.

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