Former National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP) CEO Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has called on supporters of Kennedy Agyapong to stop holding Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia solely responsible for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 elections.
In a social media statement, Nkansah highlighted Agyapong’s past remarks that the party “lost the election in 2022” due to economic challenges, asserting this logic implies even an Agyapong candidacy would have failed.
“If Hon. Ken admits we lost in 2022, then his victory in the primaries would still have led to defeat,” Nkansah wrote, stressing the loss resulted from collective governance failures, not Bawumia’s leadership.
He dismissed attempts to distance Agyapong from the previous administration, noting Agyapong chaired the board of state-owned Ghana Gas while his wife held another major board role. “Ken had more influence than 99% of NPP appointees,” Nkansah stated, adding that even his own role leading NEIP made him part of the government.
The intervention underscores ongoing NPP internal debates as the party repositions following its transition to opposition after the 2024 polls.
Ghana’s economy is on track to outperform its 2025 growth projections, fueled by robust industrial expansion and policy reforms like the upcoming 24-Hour Economy Programme, according to a mid-year review by Deloitte Ghana.
The country recorded 5.3% GDP growth in Q1 2025 surpassing both Q1 2024’s 4.9% and the government’s annual 4.0% target signaling strengthening macroeconomic resilience despite global headwinds.
The industry sector, expanding by 6.8%, drove the gains, reflecting returns on recent infrastructure investments and sector-specific support. Deloitte cited this as evidence that “previous investments in industry are yielding results,” positioning Ghana to achieve or exceed its yearly growth goal.
The firm highlighted the 24-Hour Economy Programme as pivotal for sustaining momentum, noting its potential to boost round-the-clock productivity in manufacturing, agro-processing, and logistics.
“If effectively implemented, this initiative will enable government-private sector collaboration to drive sustainable growth with tangible benefits for Ghanaians,” Deloitte stated.
For citizens, this could translate to job creation and improved living standards; for SMEs, opportunities to scale operations in a 24-hour market. As Ghana prepares to roll out the flagship program, Deloitte anticipates a new phase of economic resilience where growth becomes a shared national experience.
Ghanaian media personality Serwaa Amihere, has taken to social media to once again reflect on the death of Ghana’s Highlife musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
In a post shared on X on August 3, 2025, Serwaa Amihere, who had a close relationship with the late musician prior to his sudden demise, noted that even though it’s been a week, she still cannot fathom Daddy Lumba’s passing.
According to Serwaa Amihere, the musician’s death feels unreal.
“It’s been a week, and it still feels very unreal. I still can’t believe you’re gone. Rest well, LEGEND,” she said.
Prior to Daddy Lumba’s death, Serwaa Amihere organised a concert for the musician on February 15, 2025, an event that marked the singer’s last stage performance before his passing.
Following his demise, Serwaa Amihere, who confirmed the death of the musician on Lumba’s “DL” radio station, shared her last conversation with the late Lumba.
According to Serwaa Amihere, the “Makra Mo” hitmaker had invited her home to a fufu date, a week before his death.
Meanwhile, a candlelight has been held for the legendary late Daddy Lumba on August 2, 2025, at the Independence Square to commemorate the impact he had on the music space.
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It’s been a week and it still feels very unreal. I still can’t believe you’re gone .
Amid ongoing military operations in Bawku, security analyst, Dr Ishmael Norman has raised concerns over the psychological wellbeing of soldiers deployed to enforce peace in the conflict-ridden area.
Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints programme on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Dr Norman stressed that the emotional and mental health of military personnel should be prioritized equally with that of civilians, especially considering that these soldiers have families anxiously awaiting their return.
“We deploy the soldiers because they are soldiers. But we need to treat them also as human beings… They need help. They need psychological intervention in the field and after the event. We don’t do any of it,” he stated.
The security analyst questioned whether any trained psychologists had been assigned to support troops in Bawku, adding that without proper care, the strain of duty could lead to serious consequences.
“Who is taking care of their wives, their children, their fear?” he quizzed.
Dr Norman warned that a lack of psychological support could cause soldiers to become emotionally overwhelmed, with the risk of them acting out or even turning against the very communities they are meant to protect.
“Before they themselves become weaponized and react in a very negative way to the people they’re there to support and protect, we must do better,” he emphasized.
Despite his concerns, Dr Norman commended the government’s proactive efforts to stabilize the situation in Bawku.
More than 400 security personnel have been deployed under a presidential directive to restore calm.
The Bawku conflict, rooted in decades-old ethnic and chieftaincy tensions, remains one of Ghana’s most complex security challenges.
Authorities argue that restoring order in the Upper East Region is critical to preventing further unrest from spilling into other parts of the country.
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Ghanaian highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena has reaffirmed the late legend Daddy Lumba’s enduring stance on the genre’s resilience.
Speaking after a candlelight vigil honoring Daddy Lumba, Kwabena Kwabena recalled the iconic artist’s declaration at the 2003 Ghana Music Awards that “highlife will never die.”
He emphasized that highlife remains intrinsically Ghanaian—crafted by, for, and about the people of Ghana. The vigil, attended by fans and peers, served as both a memorial and a celebration of Daddy Lumba’s influence on the nation’s musical heritage.
Kwabena Kwabena described Daddy Lumba as an eternal legend whose artistic legacy secures highlife’s permanence in Ghanaian culture. His remarks underscored a collective commitment within the industry to preserve the genre’s authenticity.
“He is a legend forever. Just as Daddy Lumba said, highlife will never die. Rest in Peace, Legend,” Kwabena Kwabena stated, mirroring the sentiment that has defined generations of Ghanaian musicians. The tribute highlighted music’s role in uniting communities amid loss.
Ghanaian political commentator and musician Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has stirred fresh controversy over the widely publicized “One Village, One Dam” policy introduced by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. In a pointed social media post, A Plus highlighted an irrigation dam allegedly built under the administration of former President John Dramani Mahama — a project he claims was never flaunted or even listed among Mahama’s achievements.
“This dam was built by John Dramani Mahama for irrigation. He never made noise about it or even counted it among his achievements,” A Plus wrote, referencing the structure located in the Gomoa area. His comments came with a sharp critique of the NPP’s policy, which promised to deliver dams to villages across Ghana to support agriculture and rural livelihoods.
In a sarcastic jab at the quality of some NPP-era dams, he mocked what he described as shallow water structures, comparing them to swimming pools. “If your village benefited from that policy, kindly share photos here. I just want to verify whether it’s truly a dam or just a swimming pool like the one Angel Gabriel and his colleagues are diving into at the cathedral site,” he added, referring to ongoing criticism of the controversial National Cathedral project.
The post, filled with A Plus’s trademark humor and social commentary, challenged supporters of the previous administration to provide evidence of functional, impactful dams built under the One Village, One Dam initiative. He further provoked a reaction with: “They can’t show dam, so they’ll show their insulting skills Let’s meet them in the comments to receive the insults.”
The post was accompanied by hashtags such as #VisitGomoa, #TheBusyTeam, #HalfManHalfBosom, #GomoaToTheWorld, and #Election2024 — all indicating his growing political engagement and support for development in the Gomoa Central area, where he has been actively advocating for change.
Public Reactions and Broader Context
The One Village, One Dam initiative was a flagship promise of the NPP government, led by then-President Nana Akufo-Addo, aimed at ensuring year-round farming and addressing water scarcity in rural communities. However, many critics, including civil society organizations and residents in some beneficiary communities, have questioned the quality, scale, and sustainability of the dams constructed under the program.
Meanwhile, supporters of former President Mahama have argued that many of his government’s infrastructural projects — including roads, schools, and water facilities — were delivered without the kind of heavy PR and branding associated with subsequent administrations.
As the 2024 general elections approach, political tensions and public discourse around developmental projects are intensifying. A Plus, known for being outspoken and unapologetically critical of political hypocrisy, continues to use his platform to question narratives, stir conversations, and, at times, troll political opponents with sharp wit.
Whether this particular irrigation dam will become a symbol of silent delivery or political misrepresentation remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — the debate is alive, and the comments section is heating up.
Political activist and commentator Oliver Barker-Vormawor has criticised the handling of the Unibank case.
According to him, it reflects a broader pattern of impunity among Ghana’s elites.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, August 2,2025, Barker-Vormawor said the trend where powerful individuals involved in financial scandals are not made to face consequences of thier actions is fast becoming a routine.
“Unibank case: it seems we’ve grown accustomed to elites getting away with crimes. I perceive lack of consequences for powerful individuals implicated in financial scandal”, he said.
He argued that while ordinary citizens often face swift and severe penalties, elites benefit from prolonged court proceedings or dropped charges.
“When the powerful can navigate the justice system with impunity, you lose faith in governance itself,” Barker-Vormawor indicated.
He called on the Attorney General’s Department and the courts to ensure such cases are handled transparently and in accordance with the rule of law.
According to him, swift and fair adjudication is necessary to restore credibility to Ghana’s justice system.
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Ghana is positioning its Feed Ghana agricultural initiative as a prime investment platform for modernizing farming and scaling climate-resilient food production.
At the Ghana-Nebraska Agribusiness Chamber forum in Accra, Eric Hatudson Asamani, Greater Accra Regional Director of Agriculture, outlined high-value opportunities across the value chain—from mechanization and irrigation to commodity processing—amid growing climate and food security pressures.
Asamani spotlighted critical gaps ripe for investment, noting Ghana’s mere five central pivot irrigation systems as insufficient given the country’s agricultural potential. “Climate change makes this a huge opportunity.
We have water bodies; investors can develop dugouts for commercial farming,” he stated, emphasizing needs in soybean, maize, poultry, and tree crop infrastructure. He also highlighted Ghana’s competitive advantages: political stability, English proficiency, and strategic West African positioning.
The forum deepened U.S.-Ghana agribusiness ties, with GNEBCham Co-Founder Alberta Nana Akyea Akosa advocating collective action: “We’re pursuing commercial farm projects to export sustainably at volume.” Ken Schilz, former Nebraska State Senator and fellow co-founder, confirmed American partners are developing smaller, practical machinery for Ghana’s needs while stressing long-term collaboration. Ongoing talks with Ghana’s Agriculture Ministry aim to align bilateral efforts.
As climate threats intensify, the Feed Ghana program emerges as a central policy tool to attract technology transfers and build resilient food systems through strategic investment.
The Continental Club Masters after finishing 4th in the 2024/25 league season, have not only strengthened their technical team with the appointment of Mas-Ud Didi Dramani and Naja Issah as head coach and goalkeeper’s trainer respectively but signed new players for the new season.
Hearts of Oak SC failed to impress last season especially with goal scoring(32) hence, shown their eagerness to solve the problem upfront with the acquisition of some quality forwards to their fold.
With few weeks to the commencement of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League have confirmed four signings already which includes tormentor Prince Kwabena Owusu.
Kwabena Owusu, a proven attacker in the Ghanaian top-flight had a stupendous two seasons stint with Bibiani GoldStars FC. However, joined the Phobias on a free transfer signing a two year contract.
The technical team of Hearts of Oak SC continued as they visited Vision FC to pluck their reliable center-back Ali Mohammed on a two year deal, following a successful negotiations.
The other two seasons are Frank Aborah Duku and Baba Adamu.
Duku, a Ghanaian forward signed a running contract which expires 2027 with an option for an additional year until 2028. Joined from Premier league rivals Vision FC whiles Baba Adamu also penned down a 2-year contract to ply his trade with Accra Hearts of Oak SC.
The Phobias last clinched the league title in 2021 alongside the MTN FA Cup but has fallen short of both in three seasons. But with new season, loading they have their sight set on both trophies. all signings for 2025/26 league season
The Continental Club Masters after finishing 4th in the 2024/25 league season, have not only strengthened their technical team with the appointment of Mas-Ud Didi Dramani and Naja Issah as head coach and goalkeeper’s trainer respectively but signed new players for the new season.
Hearts of Oak SC failed to impress last season especially with goal scoring(32) hence, shown their eagerness to solve the problem upfront with the acquisition of some quality forwards to their fold.
With few weeks to the commencement of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League have confirmed four signings already which includes tormentor Prince Kwabena Owusu.
Kwabena Owusu, a proven attacker in the Ghanaian top-flight had a stupendous two seasons stint with Bibiani GoldStars FC. However, joined the Phobias on a free transfer signing a two year contract.
The technical team of Hearts of Oak SC continued as they visited Vision FC to pluck their reliable center-back Ali Mohammed on a two year deal, following a successful negotiations.
The other two seasons are Frank Aborah Duku and Baba Adamu.
Duku, a Ghanaian forward signed a running contract which expires 2027 with an option for an additional year until 2028. Joined from Premier league rivals Vision FC whiles Baba Adamu also penned down a 2-year contract to ply his trade with Accra Hearts of Oak SC.
The Phobias last clinched the league title in 2021 alongside the MTN FA Cup but has fallen short of both in three seasons. But with new season, loading they have their sight set on both trophies.
The Continental Club Masters after finishing 4th in the 2024/25 league season, have not only strengthened their technical team with the appointment of Mas-Ud Didi Dramani and Naja Issah as head coach and goalkeeper’s trainer respectively but signed new players for the new season.
Hearts of Oak SC failed to impress last season especially with goal scoring(32) hence, shown their eagerness to solve the problem upfront with the acquisition of some quality forwards to their fold.
With few weeks to the commencement of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League have confirmed four signings already which includes tormentor Prince Kwabena Owusu.
Kwabena Owusu, a proven attacker in the Ghanaian top-flight had a stupendous two seasons stint with Bibiani GoldStars FC. However, joined the Phobias on a free transfer signing a two year contract.
The technical team of Hearts of Oak SC continued as they visited Vision FC to pluck their reliable center-back Ali Mohammed on a two year deal, following a successful negotiations.
The other two seasons are Frank Aborah Duku and Baba Adamu.
Duku, a Ghanaian forward signed a running contract which expires 2027 with an option for an additional year until 2028. Joined from Premier league rivals Vision FC whiles Baba Adamu also penned down a 2-year contract to ply his trade with Accra Hearts of Oak SC.
The Phobias last clinched the league title in 2021 alongside the MTN FA Cup but has fallen short of both in three seasons. But with new season, loading they have their sight set on both trophies. all signings for 2025/26 league season
The Continental Club Masters after finishing 4th in the 2024/25 league season, have not only strengthened their technical team with the appointment of Mas-Ud Didi Dramani and Naja Issah as head coach and goalkeeper’s trainer respectively but signed new players for the new season.
Hearts of Oak SC failed to impress last season especially with goal scoring(32) hence, shown their eagerness to solve the problem upfront with the acquisition of some quality forwards to their fold.
With few weeks to the commencement of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League have confirmed four signings already which includes tormentor Prince Kwabena Owusu.
Kwabena Owusu, a proven attacker in the Ghanaian top-flight had a stupendous two seasons stint with Bibiani GoldStars FC. However, joined the Phobias on a free transfer signing a two year contract.
The technical team of Hearts of Oak SC continued as they visited Vision FC to pluck their reliable center-back Ali Mohammed on a two year deal, following a successful negotiations.
The other two seasons are Frank Aborah Duku and Baba Adamu.
Duku, a Ghanaian forward signed a running contract which expires 2027 with an option for an additional year until 2028. Joined from Premier league rivals Vision FC whiles Baba Adamu also penned down a 2-year contract to ply his trade with Accra Hearts of Oak SC.
The Phobias last clinched the league title in 2021 alongside the MTN FA Cup but has fallen short of both in three seasons. But with new season, loading they have their sight set on both trophies.
Accra, Aug 03, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama will on Tuesday, August 5, open the African Health Sovereignty Summit Meeting in Accra.
A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in-charge of Government Communications, acknowledged that significant progress had been made in global health over recent decades: Child mortality has been halved since 1990, maternal deaths have decreased by over 40 per cent since 2000, HIV/AIDS deaths have been halved since 2010, and 1.4 billion people now enjoy healthier lives thanks to improved tobacco control, cleaner air, and better access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare.
It said, however, these gains were at risk.
The statement noted that shifting geopolitics, diminished multilateralism, reduced donor funding, and emerging health threats had exposed significant structural flaws in the global health system.
It said the current global health governance framework—designed in a different era—no longer adequately reflects today’s political, economic, or demographic realities.
The statement said reform was now crucial; it was urgent both nationally and internationally.
It said countries must take greater responsibility for their health governance and funding.
It said globally, there was an immediate need to overhaul health governance systems.
It stated that in response, this African-led global gathering would advance multiple initiatives to mobilise global partners and global consensus to address these challenges.
The statement said the Summit would deliberate and formally endorse The Accra Initiative.
This bold, action-oriented outcome document would establish shared principles, benchmarks, and a roadmap for reforming global health governance in alignment with national priorities for health sovereignty.
The statement said four key outcomes of the Summit would include:
Creation of a Presidential High-Level Panel to design a roadmap for a re-imagined global health governance architecture aligned with national and international efforts.
Commitment to core principles of inclusivity, leadership, accountability, resilience, sustainable funding, and cross-sector collaboration.
Launch of the SUSTAIN Initiative to promote country-led and investment-driven health systems, powered by domestic resources, private sector engagement, philanthropic partnerships, and technical expertise.
And endorsement of the Accra Compact, articulating Africa’s vision for health sovereignty and a more equitable global health order.
The statement said this Summit builds on the ongoing efforts of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and African Union institutions to improve health financing and continental health coordination.
It said however, it also calls for urgent reform of global health governance to better reflect the realities of a changed world, where Africa’s voice and leadership must take centre stage.
It said the Summit follows President Mahama’s passionate speech in June 2025 at the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity in Brussels and draws inspiration from his leadership during the 2014 Ebola outbreak, where he directed regional efforts to control the epidemic, showcasing Africa’s capacity to respond to crises with unity and determination.
The statement reiterated that that same spirit of continental and global solidarity now underpins the Accra Compact.
“Africa must take charge of its health destiny—not in isolation, but through determined, coordinated action.
“This Summit is our moment to lead not only in financing our systems but also in reshaping the rules that govern global health—rules that must reflect the voices and realities of our people”, President Mahama said about the Summit.
MultiChoice, operators of DStv in Ghana, has firmly rejected calls by the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mr. Samuel Nartey George, to reduce subscription fees.
In a statement signed by Alex Okyere, Managing Director of DSTV Ghana and issued on Sunday, August 3, the company reaffirmed its commitment to keeping prices as low as possible without compromising service quality, but added that reducing subscription fees as proposed by the minister is not tenable.
“MultiChoice values its subscribers and endeavours at all times to keep DStv subscription fees as low as possible, despite the extremely challenging competitive and macro-economic environment in which we operate, without compromising on customer choice and the quality of the services we offer,” the statement read.
While acknowledging the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi, the company pushed back on the feasibility of reducing prices in the way suggested by the Minister.
“It is not tenable to reduce the DStv subscription fees in the manner proposed by the Minister,” it stated, stressing that it has never referred to the cedi’s appreciation as a “fluke.”
Describing the Minister’s comments made on Friday, August 1, as regrettable, MultiChoice noted that they came despite ongoing efforts to engage constructively and in good faith.
“It is regrettable that the Honourable Minister has taken this stance, notwithstanding our ongoing endeavours to engage with the Honourable Minister candidly and in good faith on this important matter,” it said.
The company revealed that it had already presented a proposal to both the Minister and the National Communications Authority (NCA) to explore alternative avenues for further discussions.
Having operated in Ghana for over 30 years, MultiChoice said it remained mindful of the impact a potential impasse could have on its workforce and partners.
“We are mindful of the dire implications that an impasse may have on you and your livelihoods, and we assure you that we are committed to working together with the Honourable Minister and the NCA to resolve this matter,” it added.
MultiChoice concluded by reiterating its commitment to lawful operations and constructive dialogue with the relevant authorities.
“MultiChoice remains committed to constructive engagement with the Honourable Minister and to complying with all applicable laws and regulations in Ghana and trusts that the authorities will do likewise,” the statement concluded.
Accra’s cultural scene opens August with a national candlelight vigil honoring late highlife icon Daddy Lumba at Black Star Square on Saturday, August 2.
The tribute, featuring musical homages, celebrates the legend’s enduring legacy—a theme echoed in Tuesday’s “Highlife Tuesday” event at Bella Afrik, where timeless classics will fill Liberation Road.
Film enthusiasts can immerse in visions of the future at the Accra Indie Filmfest’s “Disruption” showcase, running daily from August 4–9 at Alliance Française. Meanwhile, theater takes center stage with “Makola Queens – The Musical” at the National Theatre on August 1, a community production weaving story, music, and lyrics by Nii Dromo Yartey and Poetra Asantewa.
Live music pulses across the city: Slow Jamz’ 90s classics at Exhale Lounge (August 1), soulful interludes by Esikyere Band at Gold Coast Restaurant (August 1), and Palm Wine sessions with Kwanpa Band at Zen Garden (August 5). The month crescendos on August 16 with Afro Cari Soul Food Experience in Osu—a fusion of art, conversation, and Caribbean-inspired dining.
In a poignant footnote, Hiplife star Sarkodie’s reverent bow to Daddy Lumba at a February concert resurfaces, symbolizing the generational bridges Ghanaian music continues to build.
Business confidence in Ghana continues its sustained recovery, with companies expressing growing optimism about their prospects and the broader economic landscape.
According to the Bank of Ghana’s Summary of Macroeconomic and Financial Data, the Business Confidence Index rose from 88.8 in September 2024 to 105.5 by June 2025, crossing into optimistic territory (above 100) in March. This upward trajectory signals increasing corporate trust in the operating environment, reflecting expectations of near-term stability.
The improved sentiment aligns with strengthening real economic indicators. Ghana’s GDP grew 5.3% year-on-year in Q1 2025, accelerating from 3.6% in Q4 2024. Growth spanned all major sectors: industry expanded by 5.1%, services by 5.9%, and agriculture also recorded gains. The Composite Index of Economic Activity, tracking pulse points like port traffic and energy consumption, maintained a 6.0% annual growth rate through mid-2025.
Easing inflation has further bolstered confidence. Headline inflation dropped steadily from 23.8% in December 2024 to 13.7% by June 2025. Food inflation cooled sharply from nearly 28% to 16.3%, while non-food inflation slid to 11.4%. These declines have reduced cost pressures for businesses and created more predictable conditions for investment planning.
With output rising, price pressures moderating, and broader signs of stability emerging, Ghanaian firms increasingly focus on forward planning rather than defensive measures against economic shocks.
GADone Records, a label under which Ghanaian rapper Kofi Jamar has been signed, has debunked some allegations made by the musician.
On August 1, 2025, Kofi Jamar took to his X page to level a series of allegations at the record label, claiming that he has been neglected even though his contract with the organisation hadn’t expired.
According to the musician, he has reached out to the label numerous times, seeking clarity on his future; however, every effort has proven futile.
In a recent development, the label in a statement issued on August 2, 2025, described the musician’s claims as untrue.
According to GADone Records, the musician is still under the label and yet to fulfil his key obligations under the contract.
The label in its statement claimed that the musician has been engaging in numerous breaches of contract, such as unauthorised release of songs through a personal distributor without their knowledge.
“As of today, he is has yet to fulfil all his key obligations under the contract. Also, there have been repeated breaches of contract by the artiste, notably the unauthorised release of music through personal distributor accounts and engagement in business activities without the label’s consent,” the statement reads.
GADone Records added that Kofi Jamar has access to both a designated manager and the label’s regional head; therefore, claims of being ignored are lies.
“Additionally, at all material times, the artiste has had full and ongoing access to both his designated managers and the label’s regional head. Accordingly, any claims that the label neglected or ignored the artiste are unfounded,” the statement added.
Late Ghanaian legendary musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba
Children of the late Ghanaian Highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, were spotted at the candelight vigil organised to honour the passing of the late musician.
August 2, 2025, marked exactly a week since the legendary Daddy Lumba passed on after battling a brief illness.
The candlelight vigil, organised by the Creative Arts Agency, was attended by top-ranking personalities, sympathisers, fans, and the family of the late musician.
In an exclusive video by GhanaWeb during the candlelight vigil, the late Lumba’s children sunk the atmosphere into intense grief as they read tribute to their late father.
Lumba’s five children with his first wife, Akosua Serwaa, could not hold their tears as they read the tribute to honour their late father.
During the event, the late Lumba’s first son, identified as Kelvin, shared his heartfelt gratitude to his late father.
“Thank you for being here tonight. My name is Kelvin, and my family and I are honoured by your presence to pay tribute in the name of our father Charles Kwadwo Fosu, also known to the world as Daddy Lumba. We gather here today in deep gratitude for the life of our father and for the love he gave us. He leaves behind,” he said.
The late musician’s daughter, identified as Dennice, while delivering her tribute, described her late father as a man of love, a man who taught them resilience and strength.
“Behind the spotlight was my father, a man who cared deeply… He taught us all resilience, he taught us strength. He gave within his spirit without ever needing applause. He showed up when it mattered and left people better than he found them. Father, you were larger than life; you were home. Rest well.” Dennice noted.
The late Lumba’s third and fourth daughters also thanked Ghanaians for giving their father the maximum support while alive.
According to them, without the support from Ghanaians, their father would not have gotten to where he did.
Per reports gathered so far, the late Daddy Lumba, together with his first wife, Akosua Serwaa, had five children: two boys and three girls.
Kennedy Agyapong is a businessman and a politician
Ghanaian businessman and politician, Kennedy Agyapong, has advised entrepreneurs to avoid involving family members in their businesses to avoid collapse.
Speaking on the Connected Minds Podcast, Kennedy Agyapong said it is important for these business owners to take calculated risks and invest wisely.
He warned that relying on relatives in Ghana could be detrimental.
Kennedy Agyapong explained that some family members mismanage businesses or siphon funds to start their own ventures, leaving the original enterprise vulnerable.
He said, “You have to take risk and invest the money, but make sure if you want to succeed here, this side of the world, especially Ghana, don’t rely on your relatives. No, don’t, don’t involve your brothers, sisters, family members in your business, except maybe your children or wife.”
“Because this side of the world, your brother, when you set up your business and leave it in the hands of your brother to manage, he would then take the money and go and establish his own and you also collapse.”
Agyapong added that such betrayal often sparks even deeper frustrations, as the wider family may side with the wrongdoer when the original business owner speaks out.
“When you complain, your whole family will go against you. So please don’t get them involved,” he cautioned.
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Reactions As President Mahama Makes Surprise Shop Visit
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President John Dramani Mahama’s recent unscheduled visit to a local shop has generated widespread reactions across social media platforms, with Ghanaians expressing mixed sentiments about the encounter.
The visit, captured in photographs showing the President interacting with shop owners and customers in what appears to be a community store, has sparked discussions about leadership accessibility and grassroots engagement. Social media users have been particularly vocal about the significance of such impromptu visits.
The President’s engagement with local businesses comes amid his administration’s focus on market infrastructure development. President John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of Kumasi that the Krofrom Market will be completed by the end of 2026 in a recent engagement.
Citizens’ reactions range from appreciation for the President’s down-to-earth approach to skepticism about the timing and motives behind such visits. Some commenters praised the gesture as demonstration of humility and connection with ordinary Ghanaians, while others questioned whether such visits translate into tangible policy benefits for small business owners.
The incident highlights the growing expectation for leaders to maintain direct contact with citizens beyond formal political engagements, reflecting a desire for more accessible and responsive governance in contemporary Ghana.
Accra, Aug.03, GNA – Nana Yaa Jantuah, a former General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama, to organise a befitting funeral for Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President.
She alleged that Nkrumah’s mortal remains were brought to Ghana “scattered and shuttered”, therefore, it would be proper to organise a funeral in his memory to enable the soul of Nkrumah to rest properly.
Nana Yaa Jantuah made the appeal during the launch of the 2025 Nkrumah Festival at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra over the weekend.
Dr Kwame Nkrumah died on April 27,1972, in Bucharest, Romania. He was first buried in Guinea, his adopted country after his overthrow as Ghana’s President in 1966.
His body was exhumed and brought to Ghana and was reburied in his hometown in Nkroful in 1992 and was later brought to Accra for reburial at the Kwame Museum, otherwise, known as Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
This year’s NkrumahFest, which will also commemorate Nkrumah’s 116th birthday is on the theme, “Celebrating Nkrumah’s Enduring Impact”.
The celebration will witness a pilgrimage of people from Accra to Nkroful, the birthplace of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, to learn the values and vision of Ghana’s first President and Founder of the nation.
Nana Jantuah urged all political parties that believe in Nkrumah’s political ideology to come together to “fight their political nemesis”.
She urged Ghanaians and Africans in general to unite towards combating “poverty, disease and corruption”.
Some of the activities lined-up for NkrumahFest include a clean-up exercise on September 15th and 16th, Osagyefo Football Cup, public symposium, candal night carnival, durbar of chiefs, visit to historic sites in Nkroful and adjoining communities, and cutting of anniversary cake on 21st September to mark Nkrumah’s 116th birthday to climax the celebration.
The Coordinator of the Economic Governance Platform, Abdul Karim Mohammed, has emphasised the critical need for sustainable debt management as a pathway for Ghana to break its recurring reliance on International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailouts.
Abdul Karim warned that without a firm and long-term approach to managing public debt, the country risks remaining stuck in a cycle of external financial dependence.
Unsustainable debt management, mismanagement of public funds, the indiscriminate sole-sourcing of contracts, and persistent corruption have long plagued Ghana’s economic landscape.
These factors have significantly contributed to the country’s recurring financial distress and the recent bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Speaking in an interview with Channel One News on July 30, on the sidelines of an anti-corruption event in Kumasi, Abdul Karim said, “We need to take control of our economic future. If we manage our debts sustainably, we will be in a stronger position to avoid this cyclical dependence on IMF support.”
According to him, Ghana’s economic vulnerability is often tied to poor fiscal discipline and the accumulation of unsustainable debt levels, which ultimately compel the government to seek financial assistance from the IMF during economic downturns.
He urged policymakers to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation, control public expenditure, and ensure transparent borrowing practices to achieve long-term economic stability.
At a recently concluded forum in Kumasi on August 1, on “Citizens for Sustainable Debt Management in Ghana,” the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) dissected the underlying causes of Ghana’s growing debt burden and economic instability.
The coalition documented the systemic challenges that have led to the nation’s unsustainable debt trajectory over the years. Their analysis was structured around three critical pillars:
1. The Political Economy of Debt Acquisition and Accumulation – Examining how political decisions and interests influence borrowing patterns.
2. Debt Management – Assessing the effectiveness of institutional and legal frameworks governing public debt.
3. Debt Transparency – Highlighting the need for open communication, public accountability, and improved access to debt-related information.
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Afia Pokua, commonly known as Vim Lady in the media circle, has tackled President John Dramani Mahama over the ongoing conflicts in Bawku.
According to Vim Lady, Bawku residents are dying like fowls, and President John Dramani Mahama is also to blame.
Vim lady emphasised that the Bawku conflict has been reduced to a political fight instead of a joint effort by the NDC and the NPP to deal with the issue.
Private legal practitioner Ace Anan Ankomah has initiated moves to enforce the judgment he won against social media commentator, Kevin Ekow Baidoo Taylor in a defamation suit in February 2020.
Mr Ankomah won his defamation suit against Kevin Taylor, with the Accra High Court ordering Taylor to pay a total of GH¢2.95 million in damages.
Kevin Taylor had been out of the jurisdiction until recently.
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, and following an Order for substituted service granted by the court, giving Mr Ankomah the leave to serve Kevin Taylor with the Entry of judgment and Penal Notice by Substituted Service by a one time-publication half page graphic publication in the Daily Graphic Newspaper, Mr Ankomah went ahead with the publication, that indicates that Kevin Taylor has been served with the judgment.
Mr Ankomah had sued Taylor and his firm, Loud Silence Media and demanded GH¢10 million as damages for dragging his name in the mud.
Kevin Taylor, through his production company, ‘Loud Silence’, had released weekly video documentaries dubbed ‘With All Due Respect’ on controversial issues, which were then circulated on social media platforms.
He accused Mr Ankomah in one of his videos of allegedly being involved in a scheme by a Dubai-based minerals firm, and some top members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government of planning to destroy the CEO of embattled Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM1.
Mr Ankomah subsequently filed the defamation suit, and said the allegations made against him were malicious and had brought his hard-earned reputation into “hatred, ridicule, Obloquy, discredit, contempt, vilification, reproach, great distress and emotional trauma”.
The Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Kweku T. Ackaah-Boafo on Monday, February 24, 2020, gave judgment and ordered the United States-based Kevin Taylor to pay the damages for defamatory comments made on his social media programme dubbed ‘With All Due Respect’.
Mr Ace Ankomah was represented in court by Mr Thaddeus Sory with Marie-Nicole Poku.
Mr Taylor, on his part, was, however, absent and was also not represented in court.
He has also not been seen in Ghana for a long time until recently.
Order for substituted service
On July 30, 2025, Mr Ankomah, through a deponent, filed in support of a Motion Ex parte to serve Kevin Taylor with the Notice of Entry of the judgment delivered on February 24, 2020, and filed on June 2, 2025.
The Court therefore granted leave to serve Kevin Taylor with the Entry of judgment and Penal Notice by Substituted Service by a one time-publication half page graphic publication in the Daily Graphic Newspaper.
The breakdown of the damages is General Damages of GH¢2,000,000, Aggravated Damages of GH¢500,000, and Exemplary Damages of GH¢400,000.
The court also ordered a perpetual injunction to restrain the publication of further material and asked the defendants to publish an apology within 14 days, as well as a mandatory injunction compelling the defendants to remove the offending material within 14 days; and costs of GH¢50,000
The court described Taylor’s comments as “cavalier” and said that when the plaintiff [Ace Anan Ankomah] called his bluff and dared him by suing him, Taylor did not “have the cojones to respond” in spite of him [Taylor] creating the impression of being able to appear anywhere to defend his “bombastic video.”
The court held that it had jurisdiction in the matter because, although the defendants are outside Ghana, the defamatory matter was intended to be shared in Ghana, received considerable interest in Ghana, was downloaded in Ghana, where the plaintiff has ties, and the injury to the plaintiff in Ghana was foreseeable.
The court further held that it was the proper forum and had jurisdiction.
In awarding that extent of damages, the court took into consideration how widely the video’s “outrageous and malicious” contents were circulated, the insults to the plaintiff by other persons following the publication of the matter (naming some of those persons), Taylor’s “malevolence,” “spite,” and his “reprehensible conduct” and “egregious conduct” and held that, that “offends the court’s sense of decency.”
Source: Graphic Online
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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 20 new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 302 as of July 30, 2025.
This comes just days after the GHS announced Ghana’s first Mpox-related death on July 22, alongside 23 new infections, which at the time raised the total number of confirmed cases to 257.
Health officials say the virus, also known as Monkeypox, continues to spread mainly through close physical contact with infected individuals, including contact with skin lesions, body fluids, or contaminated materials.
In a public notice, the GHS urged the public to be vigilant, avoid close contact with persons showing symptoms, and report any suspected signs of infection to the nearest health facility. The symptoms of Mpox include fever, body aches, and distinctive rashes.
“Protect yourself and others by avoiding close contact with those showing symptoms, and ensure you report any suspected signs to the nearest health facility,” the statement advised.
While most infected individuals recover without complications, the recent fatality has heightened concern among health professionals, especially given the risk the virus poses to children, pregnant women, and individuals with underlying health conditions.
The GHS says early detection and isolation remain the most effective tools in controlling the outbreak. Health authorities are working closely with regional directorates to trace contacts and coordinate the national response.
In addition, the Service is ramping up public education campaigns and urging Ghanaians to rely on verified information sources as part of ongoing efforts to contain the virus.
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Security Analyst, Professor Kwesi Aning, has expressed concerns regarding the timing and potential political motives behind recent actions by Ghana’s security agencies
Speaking on Channel One TV, on August 2, 2025, he cited two specific events: the demolition of a McDan Group warehouse and the arrest of the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako better known as Chairman Wontumi.
Prof Aning urged the public and policymakers to critically examine how and when security agencies act on intelligence and implement national decisions.
“When do statutory security agencies get access to critical information upon which they act, and how should those operations be undertaken? One example is the demolition of this particular structure. When did it become law that that structure ought to be demolished? Has the fact just come out, or has the fact always been there but was politicised?” he asked.
Making reference to the recent invitation of Chairman Wontumi by National Security, Prof Aning sought to link both events to broader governance concerns.
“The second is the invitation of Chairman Wontumi. When did it become clear that some of the activities by his company had flouted national rules? I am raising these two examples to broaden the conversation about timing performance and political control,” he said.
He argued that these developments reflect deeper issues surrounding decision-making at the highest levels of national security and warned that selective enforcement risks could erode public trust.
“When did National Security, or the council, decide that there was a need for a National Security Council-approved operation to demolish a structure? Have the facts always been known to other statutory institutions that ought to have given the permit, or ought not to have given the permit for that structure to be there?” he quizzed.
He consequently called for a national dialogue on institutional capacity and transparency, emphasising that effective governance requires consistent application of the law and the confidence of the citizenry.
“So, while we talk about the excerpts, we also need to broaden the conversation because this is about institutional capacity and more importantly, the trust that citizens have in the statutory institutions,” he stated.
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Children of the late Highlife musician, Daddy Lumba
Children of the late Ghanaian Highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, were spotted at the candelight vigil organised to honour the passing of the late musician.
August 2, 2025, marked exactly a week since the legendary Daddy Lumba passed on after battling a brief illness.
The candlelight vigil, organised by the Creative Arts Agency, was attended by top-ranking personalities, sympathisers, fans, and the family of the late musician.
In an exclusive video by GhanaWeb during the candlelight vigil, the late Lumba’s children sunk the atmosphere into intense grief as they read tribute to their late father.
Lumba’s five children with his first wife, Akosua Serwaa, could not hold their tears as they read the tribute to honour their late father.
During the event, the late Lumba’s first son, identified as Kelvin, shared his heartfelt gratitude to his late father.
“Thank you for being here tonight. My name is Kelvin, and my family and I are honoured by your presence to pay tribute in the name of our father Charles Kwadwo Fosu, also known to the world as Daddy Lumba. We gather here today in deep gratitude for the life of our father and for the love he gave us. He leaves behind,” he said.
The late musician’s daughter, identified as Dennice, while delivering her tribute, described her late father as a man of love, a man who taught them resilience and strength.
“Behind the spotlight was my father, a man who cared deeply… He taught us all resilience, he taught us strength. He gave within his spirit without ever needing applause. He showed up when it mattered and left people better than he found them. Father, you were larger than life; you were home. Rest well.” Dennice noted.
The late Lumba’s third and fourth daughters also thanked Ghanaians for giving their father the maximum support while alive.
According to them, without the support from Ghanaians, their father would not have gotten to where he did.
Per reports gathered so far, the late Daddy Lumba, together with his first wife, Akosua Serwaa, had five children: two boys and three girls.
Security Analyst, Professor Kwesi Aning, has expressed concerns regarding the timing and potential political motives behind recent actions by Ghana’s security agencies
Speaking on Channel One TV, on August 2, 2025, he cited two specific events: the demolition of a McDan Group warehouse and the arrest of the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako better known as Chairman Wontumi.
Prof Aning urged the public and policymakers to critically examine how and when security agencies act on intelligence and implement national decisions.
“When do statutory security agencies get access to critical information upon which they act, and how should those operations be undertaken? One example is the demolition of this particular structure. When did it become law that that structure ought to be demolished? Has the fact just come out, or has the fact always been there but was politicised?” he asked.
Making reference to the recent invitation of Chairman Wontumi by National Security, Prof Aning sought to link both events to broader governance concerns.
“The second is the invitation of Chairman Wontumi. When did it become clear that some of the activities by his company had flouted national rules? I am raising these two examples to broaden the conversation about timing performance and political control,” he said.
He argued that these developments reflect deeper issues surrounding decision-making at the highest levels of national security and warned that selective enforcement risks could erode public trust.
“When did National Security, or the council, decide that there was a need for a National Security Council-approved operation to demolish a structure? Have the facts always been known to other statutory institutions that ought to have given the permit, or ought not to have given the permit for that structure to be there?” he quizzed.
He consequently called for a national dialogue on institutional capacity and transparency, emphasising that effective governance requires consistent application of the law and the confidence of the citizenry.
“So, while we talk about the excerpts, we also need to broaden the conversation because this is about institutional capacity and more importantly, the trust that citizens have in the statutory institutions,” he stated.
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A couple is being called “brave” due to a clause they put in their wedding invitation.
The wedding invitation, which is going viral on social media, informs guests that there will be a church ceremony in the morning to join the couple. However, there will be no reception afterwards.
“No reception,” was boldly written on the invitation card such that it won’t be missed by guests.
Nigerians have reacted by hailing the couple for not allowing themselves to be pressured.
President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and numerous government officials gathered on Friday at the State House forecourt to honour the memory of the late Joseph Kobina Ade-Coker, former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The ceremony, filled with emotion and solemn reflection, brought together party members, family, friends, and sympathizers who came to bid farewell to a man widely regarded as a cornerstone of the NDC and a dedicated advocate for Ghana’s democratic progress.
Ade-Coker, who passed away in June 2025, was celebrated for his steadfast commitment to the party and his leadership in strengthening its presence in the Greater Accra Region.
His body, lying in state and adorned with the national colours, symbolized his service to both party and country.
Tributes flowed from numerous speakers, including President Mahama, who praised Ade-Coker as a unifier, strategist, and true statesman.
“Joseph Ade-Coker was not just a political leader — he was a brother, a mentor, and a visionary whose contributions to Ghana’s democracy were immense,” Mahama said.
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang also paid tribute, acknowledging his dedication to mentorship and his passion for empowering young people.
The event was attended by former and current ministers, regional leaders, Members of Parliament, and grassroots supporters, all sharing heartfelt memories of Ade-Coker’s leadership and impact.
As the casket was taken for burial, many mourners broke into tears, visibly moved by the loss of a man who had touched so many lives.
While he may be gone, Ade-Coker’s legacy endures in the many lives he influenced and the political ideals he championed.
Relationship expert, Blessing Okoro also known as Blessing CEO, has reacted to the arrest of her fiancé, auto dealer Ikechukwu Ogbonna, also known as IVD.
Naija News reports that IVD was picked up by officers of the Lagos State Police Command at the airport on his way to Qatar.
Accra, Aug. 3, GNA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially launched the 4th Made-in-Ghana Bazaar, a flagship initiative, aimed at promoting Ghanaian products and services globally through strategic economic diplomacy.
Held at the Accra International Conference Centre, the media launch marked the beginning of preparations for the main bazaar, scheduled for September 5 to 7, 2025.
The theme for this year’s edition is “Championing Economic Diplomacy: Connecting Producers, Markets and Opportunities.”
The Made-in-Ghana Bazaar, first launched in 2018, serves as a unique platform to connect Ghanaian producers with consumers, investors, diplomats and foreign buyers.
It is jointly organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its stakeholders, including the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Ghana Free Zones Authority, and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre.
With global trade facing new challenges, including tariff wars and shifting geopolitical alliances, the bazaar seeks to position Ghanaian products strategically in emerging markets within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and others.
Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, said the bazaar was part of Ghana’s broader economic diplomacy agenda, carefully designed to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and enhance the country’s export of non-traditional goods.
“This year’s theme aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to build a self-reliant, industrialised and globally competitive Ghana,” the Minister said.
He stated, “We are not merely talking about Made in Ghana; we are institutionalising it through bold reforms and strategic action.”
The Minster said the Minister was committed to deepening Ghana’s commercial engagements globally and turning the Made-in-Ghana vision into a sustainable economic engine.
Mr Ablakwa outlined five new policy measures by his Ministry to demonstrate its commitment to the Made-in-Ghana agenda.
These include the introduction of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for ambassadors, with a specific focus on promoting Ghanaian products; compulsory promotion of Made-in-Ghana goods at all National Day events hosted by Ghana’s diplomatic missions; and the exclusive serving of Made-in-Ghana food at official state events.
“In addition, all humanitarian donations made by the Ministry will henceforth consist only of Made-in-Ghana products. We have already begun by sending two containers of Ghanaian chocolate to Palestine as part of a humanitarian effort,” the Minister disclosed.
He also announced a procurement policy directive prioritising Ghanaian suppliers in the Ministry’s contracting processes.
Mr. Ablakwa said, “Every procurement we make starts with the question, do we have a Ghanaian company with the capacity to deliver? If yes, then the job stays here.”
Mr. Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), pledged the Centre’s unwavering support for the bazaar, calling it a “critical tool for investment promotion.”
He praised the Ministry’s economic diplomacy drive and reiterated GIPC’s willingness to collaborate in ensuring its success.
“We at GIPC are ready to sweep the grounds if that’s what it takes to make this initiative thrive,” Mr. Madjie said, eliciting applause from the audience which included representatives from the diplomatic corps, business leaders, civil society, media and heads of various trade and investment agencies.
He stressed that, “This aligns perfectly with our vision to push Ghana’s 24-hour economy and connect Made-in-Ghana goods to markets across the continent and beyond.”
The CEO also announced the upcoming Ghana International Investment Summit and the Ghana Diplomatic Investment Drive (GDID), which would help Ghanaian diplomats pitch investment opportunities abroad using a newly developed Investment Opportunities Mapping (IOMP) tool.
Madam Emilia Assiakwa, First Vice President, Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), underscored the private sector’s readiness to make the bazaar a success.
She applauded the government’s recent interventions to reduce business costs and stimulate investment.
“This platform perfectly aligns with our shared vision of advancing economic diplomacy and boosting Ghana’s non-traditional exports,” she said.
She noted that the Chamber had sensitized over 1,500 businesses on AfCFTA and supported 50 SMEs in scaling up, and that the GNCCI Junior Chamber was also grooming the next generation of Ghanaian entrepreneurs.
Madam Assiakwa called for sustained collaboration among government, business and diplomatic stakeholders to ensure that the bazaar translates into tangible outcomes for the economy.
“Let us drive local production, expand exports and build a resilient private sector for national transformation,” she urged.
This year’s event is expected to attract hundreds of exhibitors, with product categories ranging from agro-processing, textiles and fashion, to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, handicrafts and digital innovations.
The Ministry assured participants that the 2025 edition would be “carefully curated to offer exhibitors maximum outcomes and visibility for export.”
President John Dramani Mahama will host the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit on 5th August 2025.
The announcement, made through a press release signed by the Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, revealed that the summit is expected to convene African Heads of State, international health stakeholders, and senior policymakers for a transformative conversation on reimagining global health governance in light of an evolving geopolitical and economic landscape.
According to the statement, the summit is aimed at fostering a new paradigm of health sovereignty in Africa rooted in national ownership, increased domestic investment, and visionary leadership.
Urgency for Change
The statement noted that, despite significant global health progress in recent decades including a halving of child mortality since 1990, a 40% reduction in maternal deaths since 2000, and a marked decline in HIV/AIDS-related fatalities since 2010 — these gains are now under threat.
Emerging global health threats, declining donor support, and weakening multilateralism have exposed deep structural flaws in current health governance systems.
Designed in a bygone era, these systems, the release argues, no longer reflect contemporary political, economic, or demographic realities.
“The time for reform is now. Both national governments and the international community must act with urgency and purpose. Countries must assume greater responsibility for the governance and financing of their health systems,” the release stated.
African-Led Reform Agenda
In response to these challenges, the Accra summit will spearhead an African-led global initiative aimed at mobilising political will and global consensus around a new vision for equitable health governance.
The centrepiece of the summit will be the endorsement of the Accra Initiative, described as a bold and action-oriented document that sets out shared principles, key performance benchmarks, and a clear roadmap for reform.
Among the major deliverables outlined in the statement are:
Creation of a Presidential High-Level Panel to develop a comprehensive framework for overhauling global health governance.
Launch of the SUSTAIN Initiative, which aims to promote country-led, investment-driven health systems built on domestic resources, private sector support, philanthropy, and expert collaboration.
Commitment to fundamental principles such as inclusivity, leadership, accountability, resilience, sustainable financing, and cross-sector partnerships.
Endorsement of the Accra Compact, which will articulate Africa’s unified vision for health sovereignty and a more just and inclusive global health architecture.
The summit, according to the Minister’s statement, builds on previous efforts led by President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and the African Union, aimed at enhancing continental health financing and collaboration. However, it is also a call for more radical and urgent reform of the global health order to give Africa a stronger and more central role.
A Legacy of Leadership
The press release further noted that the Accra summit draws inspiration from President Mahama’s recent address at the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity in Brussels, as well as from his leadership during the 2014 Ebola crisis, during which he coordinated regional efforts to successfully contain the epidemic.
Mr Mahama, in remarks quoted in the statement, emphasised the need for Africa to seize control of its health future:
“Africa must take charge of its health destiny not in isolation, but through determined, coordinated action. This Summit is our moment to lead not only in financing our systems but also in reshaping the rules that govern global health—rules that must reflect the voices and realities of our people.”
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Adwoa Smart (L) has confirmed that actor Kwaku Manu (R) has gifted her a plot of land
Veteran Ghanaian actress, Adwoa Smart, has rained praises on Kumawood actor, Kwaku Manu, for gifting her a plot of land.
In an interview with Adom FM, shared on X on August 3, 2025, Adwoa Smart noted that the Kumawood actor has given her a half plot of land, located at Amansaman.
Adwoa Smart explained that Kwaku Manu’s kind gesture is out of an earlier interview with the actor, where she complained of not owning a property despite being in the movie industry for over two decades.
“He gave me the land last week. He just gave me the land, so I am waiting for the land’s documents. He took me to the land yesterday, and it is a half-plot of land. He gave me the land because of an interview I did,” she said.
Adwoa Smart, during the interview with Adom FM, also pleaded with Ghanaians to assist her in constructing a building on the land.
“I am pleading with Ghanaians to assist me so I can put up a building on the land. This would be the first time I am putting up a building,” she added.
Watch the video below:
Adwoa Smart confirms that Kwaku Manu gave her a half-plot of land so she could construct her first home.
Collage of seized ammunition and suspect in Nkwanta operation
Ghana police and military forces in a joint operation has arrested a man in Nkwanta on August 1, 2025, for possessing illegal firearms.
According to a report by myjoyonline.com on August 3, 2025, the intelligence-led raid targeted Francis Donkor, 50, who is suspected of being involved in recent violent riots in the area.
“Acting on a tip, security forces cordoned off an area near King’s Filling Station Down. A search of Donkor’s room uncovered two single-barrel guns and four AAA ammunition rounds,” the myjoyonline.com report stated.
He was reportedly taken into custody and is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
The seized weapons and ammunition according to the police will be used as evidence.
This arrest follows a period of escalating tensions and sporadic violence in Nkwanta in the Oti Region.
The Nkwanta South Municipality has been particularly affected by chieftaincy and land disputes that have led to violence, property destruction, and displacement.
The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace in the region and warned the public against illegal possession of firearms, which is a serious crime.
Investigations are however ongoing, to further unravel details on the matter.
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The Government has mobilised a total of GH¢5.49 bn from its latest Treasury bill auction held on Friday, August 1,2025, according to results released by the Bank of Ghana.
The auction saw a strong investor demand as total bids submitted across the 91-day, 182-day and 364-day bills amounted to GH¢6.79 billion, exceeding the government’s target of GH¢3.86 billion.
In the end, GH¢5.49 billion worth of bids were accepted.
The auction, conducted under Tender 1966, is scheduled for issue on Monday, August 4, 2025.
The auction report, in the breakdown, noted that GH¢4.32 billion was accepted out of GH¢4.86 billion tendered for the 91-day bill.
For the 182-day bill, GH¢823.28 million was accepted out of the GH¢1.16 billion tendered.
The 364-day bill saw GH¢343.49 million accepted out of the GH¢774.65 million that was tendered.
Moderate interest rates
The report showed that despite some bids quoting as high as 25%, the Bank of Ghana allotted securities at significantly lower rates.
In the end, the weighted average discount rate for the 91-day bill was 10.04%, with Interest Rate at 10.29%.
The discount rate for the 182-day bill was 11.64% with Interest Rate at 12.36%, while the discount rate for the 364-day bill was 11.70% with Interest Rate at 13.25%.
Likewise, the ranges for the full allotment bid were much narrower.
The 91-day security ranged between 8.70% and 10.55%
The 182-day bill ranged between 9.90% and 12.41%.
The 364-day bill ranged between 10.00% and 12.13%.
The result indicates a bid-to-cover ratio of 1.76, pointing to sustained investor confidence and favourable cost of borrowing for the government amid high market liquidity.
A high bid-to-cover ratio, typically 2.0, suggests that investors are eager to lend to the government, which is a positive sign for an auction. Strong demand often results in lower interest rates and therefore lower borrowing costs for the government.
Conversely, a low bid-to-cover ratio (closer to 1.0) suggests weak demand and an indication that investors are less confident in the security or that the market is not finding the offered interest rate attractive.
The low ratio might lead to higher cost of borrowing for the government, as it has to offer more attractive rates to sell its Treasury bills
Previous and upcoming auctions
The previous auction (Tender 1965), held on July 25, recorded GH¢28.1 billion in tenders, of which GH¢15.16 billion was accepted – reflecting continuing strong appetite for government securities.
Meanwhile, the Bank of Ghana has announced a target of GH¢8.59 billion for the upcoming Tender 1967—more than twice that of the last auction.
Miles Dorian was a billionaire who lived for power and ego. At a high-society fundraiser in the Grafton Hills Country Club, surrounded by oak-paneled walls and wealth that whispered through crystal chandeliers, Miles made a shocking bet.
In front of his smug friend, Dean Halber, a sharp-tongued venture capitalist, Miles bragged that money could refine anything—even people.
Ghanaians have reacted to a viral video that features former president, Nana Akufo-Addo, where the politician was crying buckets of tears.
Being someone who composed two political songs for him which helped him win and become the first gentleman of Ghana between 2016 and 2024, President Akufo-Addo took time off his busy schedule to mourn the late Daddy Lumba.
Mama Acheampong, the secondary school teacher who doubles as the “mother” of the late Daddy Lumba has swept claims that Daddy Lumba betrayed Theresah after he became successful under the carpet.
Mama Acheampong’s comment comes following speculations that Daddy Lumba was ungrateful to Theresah despite composing a song to thank her for everything she did for him.
Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has revealed that he chose to remain silent during a crucial part of the 2024 campaign after some members of his own party turned his past remarks against him.
In an interview with Kwesi Pratt Jnr on Pan African TV on August 2, 2025, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant said he was accused of committing what was described as “10 sins”, a collection of controversial statements and actions allegedly compiled by party insiders to undermine his presidential ambition.
In his estimation, many of those remarks were originally directed at the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), and were at the time celebrated by his party.
“Whatever I’m telling you now. I know they will insult me but that is the gospel truth. We stepped on so many toes. They said so many things that I am not a presidential material.
“When I was criticising the NDC, my party was happy. But when I decided to contest, they used those things against me as sins I had committed,” he stated.
He explained that his intent had always been to offer constructive criticism to improve political leadership, not to malign opponents.
However, during the primaries, Kennedy Agyapong said his own party members reportedly used those criticisms to question his credibility and leadership.
He added that the internal backlash led him to publicly apologise to President John Mahama, whom he had harshly criticised in the past.
He noted that he values the cordial relationship he once shared with President Mahama and his family.
Explaining the symbolic nature of the “10 sins,” Agyapong said, that was what led him to remain quiet during the campaign.
“In the Bible, we have 10 commandments, and since Abraham’s time, no one has added an eleventh. So, I decided not to say more for anyone to add 11 or 12 sins to my name, that is why I am quiet.
“As at now, there are few mistakes that the NDC is making that I can speak about, but I will not speak about them. Country broke oo, eno broke oo, we all dey inside,” he added.
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Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has hit back at the Minority in Parliament, dismissing their criticisms of Ghana’s economic trajectory as unsubstantiated and politically opportunistic.
Delivering the closing remarks during the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review debate, the Asuogyaman MP asserted that the country’s ongoing economic rebound is a result of deliberate, disciplined, and data-driven policy choices—not media spin or partisan theatrics.
20 new confirmed Mpox cases have been recorded by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 302.
This update is as of July 30, 2025.
Mpox spreads mainly through close contact with someone who has the infection.
Last week the Ghana Health Service (GHS) said one death has been reported, the first since the disease was recorded in Ghana.
Last week’s confirmed cases marked the highest weekly increase in recent updates and a turning point in the outbreak, which had previously recorded no fatalities.
According to health officials, the virus continues to spread mainly through close physical contact with infected individuals.
The GHS is urging the public to be vigilant and to report any symptoms early to help curb the spread.
A previous update issued on July 22 had 23 new cases of Mpox, pushing the country’s total case count to 257 as of July 22, 2025.
Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, is a viral infection that causes fever, body aches, and distinctive skin rashes. It spreads through direct contact with the skin, rashes, or body fluids of an infected person.
The disease is especially dangerous for children, pregnant women, and those with pre-existing health conditions.
Health authorities are advising the public to avoid close physical contact with anyone showing symptoms, wash hands regularly, and seek medical help immediately if symptoms appear.
“Protect yourself and others by avoiding close contact with those showing symptoms, and ensure you report any suspected signs to the nearest health facility,” the GHS said in a public notice.
Although most infected persons recover without complications, the new fatality has raised concerns among health professionals.
Officials say early detection and isolation remain the most effective ways to control the outbreak.
The GHS says it is monitoring the situation closely and working with regional health directorates to trace contacts and coordinate the public health response.
As part of its response, the health service is stepping up public education and has reminded the public to rely on verified information sources and support national efforts to contain the virus.
Well-wishers present at the Independence Square during the late Lumba’s candlelight vigil
It was a somber affair as thousands of fans and well-wishers stormed the Independence Square in Accra to participate in the candlelight vigil held in honour of the late Highlife legend, Daddy Lumba.
August 2, 2025 marks exactly a week since the country was left in a state of shock when the late Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away after a brief illness on July 26.
The event, organised by the Creative Arts Agency was part of a world wide event to celebrate the life and impact of the music icon.
Various dignitaries from the world of creative arts in Ghana were in attendance including President of the Musicians Union of Ghana Bessa Simons, Head of the Creative Arts Agency Gideon Aryeequaye, rapper Sarkodie, gospel musician Kofi Sarpong among others.
The event kicked off with soul touching ministrations by the Harmonious Chorale followed by tear-jerking tributes from MUSIGA, the Creative Arts Agency and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts.
The candle-light session was disrupted by heavy winds, leaving the audience to resort to using flashlights.
Most touching of all were tributes read by the children of Daddy Lumba and one read on behalf of his widow.
The night climaxed with multiple hit songs of Daddy Lumba being played while the audience danced their hearts away.
Renowned musicians including Kwabena Kwabena and Pat Thomas graced the stage with their presence, making the vigil an unforgettable night.
In all, the vigil, which took place not only in Accra but in across Ghana and the world, was a gentle reminder of the impact of the Daddy Lumba and his contributions to music both in and out of Ghana.
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Dr Joshua Zaato is a Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana
Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has attributed the recent stabilisation of Ghana’s local currency, the cedi, to the achievements of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to Dr Zaato, regardless of the underlying factors contributing to the strengthening of the cedi, the development is happening under the leadership of the NDC, and the party is justified in taking credit.
Speaking on TV3’s The Key Points programme on Saturday, August 2, 2025, he stated, “Whether it is luck or not, the appreciation is happening under the NDC; they can take credit for that.”
The cedi has sustained a period of relative stability against major foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar.
It opened August trading at GH¢10.50 to US$1 on the interbank market. At various forex bureaus, the cedi is currently selling at GH¢12.10 to one US dollar and GH¢16.30 to one British pound.
In a related development, the Bank of Ghana has reduced its benchmark policy rate by 300 basis points, from 28% to 25%.
The Central Bank Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, cited improved macroeconomic conditions, easing inflationary pressures, and a stronger cedi as the basis for the rate cut.
The move is expected to reduce borrowing costs and stimulate private sector growth.
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Former Assin Central MP and prominent New Patriotic Party (NPP) figure, Kennedy Agyapong, has publicly apologized to President John Dramani Mahama, acknowledging years of political hostility and personal attacks.
In a soon-to-be-released interview with journalist Kwesi Pratt, Agyapong expressed regret over his past conduct toward the President, admitting that his actions were driven by partisan politics rather than personal grievance. He revealed that during his tenure in Parliament, he was often encouraged to attack political opponents—including then-former President Mahama—despite having personally benefited from Mahama’s kindness on multiple occasions.
“I have not been fair to President Mahama. He was good to me, but because of politics, I repaid him with insults,” Agyapong stated candidly.
His remarks mark a sharp departure from the combative tone that has characterized much of his political career. Known for his outspoken criticism of opponents, Agyapong’s acknowledgment of wrongdoing and request for forgiveness have sparked widespread discussion among the public. While many have applauded his honesty and willingness to make amends, others view the gesture with skepticism, questioning the timing and motive behind the apology.
Agyapong also reflected on his recent attempt to secure the NPP’s presidential nomination, during which he ran against Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. According to him, the experience revealed a different side of the party he had long defended, with members allegedly using his own past statements against him.
The apology comes at a time when President Mahama has resumed office, leading the country once again. The gesture, while unexpected, adds a new dimension to the political dynamics between the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the NPP.
Public reaction continues to unfold as Ghanaians await the full interview, which is expected to provide further insight into Agyapong’s political reassessment and his future role in national discourse.
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker, Kayode Peters has been buried.
Peters was buried on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Canada.
DAILY POST reports that the 49-year-old died on June 28 after battling an undisclosed illness.
Before he was finally laid to rest in Toronto, a night of tribute was held for him in Lagos and London on July 29.
A trending video on social media captured the moments he was lower into the grave in the presence of his family, colleagues and close associates.
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