Dr Cassiel Ato Forson (Right) meets with EBID President, Dr George Donkor (Left)

The Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has held his maiden meeting with the President of EBID, Dr George Agyekum Donkor, in Accra.

The meeting focused on the Bank’s performance and broader efforts to promote regional reintegration within ECOWAS.

Dr Donkor delivered a detailed presentation on the state of EBID, highlighting the institution’s significant progress, recovering from previous losses and now charting a positive financial trajectory.

As of the end of 2024, EBID had committed $4.5 billion in investments across the sub-region and is working towards securing improved ratings from international credit agencies.

Addressing the regional political context, Dr Forson reaffirmed the position of the ECOWAS Heads of State on the importance of reintegrating the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) countries that have exited the regional bloc.

He emphasised that their return is crucial for regional cohesion and sustainable development.

Dr Forson urged stakeholders to emulate the commitment of former President John Dramani Mahama, who is spearheading diplomatic efforts to bring the AES nations back into the ECOWAS fold.

He described President Mahama’s engagement as a demonstration of strong leadership at a critical time for the region.

The meeting marks a renewed drive by the leadership of EBID to deepen collaboration with member states and to advance inclusive economic growth across West Africa.

1. This will be direct and straight forward… no allegoric narrations. This is because the Cry Baby needs another knock and each time he refuses to heed the lesson from the previous knock, the next knock must be harder.

2. Mr. Incongruous Cry Baby has no sense of shame at all. Having failed to attract attention for some time now, Mr. Cry Baby [Incongruous is his first name] has once again started screaming. This time, the forum for his most infamous screams is Joy FM’s Top Story programme, not his favourite forum [and you know where].

3. Without any sense of compunction, Cry Baby “incongruously” lamented thus:

“If there are any group of people who have politicized this process it is the NDC government. Look at the band of lawyers representing the petitioners. Mr. Tsatsu Tsikata, Mr. Thaddeus Sory a lawyer who has gone on record as representing all NDC figures in the past 8 years, and who is very much associated with the NDC, Oliver Barker- Vormawor a young man who worked with President Mahama in his office.”

4. That, indeed, is most incongruous. Who I ask, are the band of lawyers representing the Suspended Chief Justice? In just about a month you! Yes, Mr. Cry Baby has personally appeared in two of the four suits directly involving proceedings for the Chief Justice’s removal.

5. You were appointed Deputy Attorney-General by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo—hardly a coincidence. That appointment itself was incongruous. Your elevation to Attorney-General was even more so.

6. Do you recall the host of card-carrying NPP lawyers who surrounded you, not as a private legal practitioner, but as Attorney-General, during the Supreme Court proceedings on the vacant seats case?

7. And yet, without any shred of moral scruple, you allege that I represent an individual (Dan Ofori) solely because I am NDC-affiliated? Even though I represented this client long before the suspended Chief Justice was elevated to the Court of Appeal?

8. Allow me to refresh your memory on my legal diversity: Mr. Ambrose Dery—your colleague Minister—was my pupil master. Together, we defended Mallam Yusuf Isa, who was appointed by President Kufuor.

9. I shared a night at the Police Headquarters with Hon. O.B. Amoah, an NPP stalwart, during a politically sensitive case. I defended accused persons in the Issa Mobila criminal trial, a matter that became a major campaign point for the late President Mills.

10. The firm Kulendi @ Law can attest to the massive support I gave them in the Ghana @ 50 case. Were those accused persons in the Ghana @ 50 case NDC officials?

11. Ask Hon. Kwaku Kwarteng, I represented him in a matter easily perceived as political and anti-NDC. None of the cases I have cited involve the NDC, yet here you are, painting me with a partisan brush.

12. I am a professional, bound by Rule 65 of our legal ethics to represent anyone who retains me, subject only to certain exceptions. If your memory is programmed to interpret everything through an NDC lens, you have my sympathy.

13. In the light of all this, Mr. Cry Baby ridiculously boasted:

“If there is any Attorney-General who, from the start of his appointment, has stood up for the judiciary and spoken against attacks on the judiciary, it is myself.”

14. Your present battle is clearly incongruous. It has nothing to do with principle; it is a blatant effort at self-preservation. Even in that same Joy FM interview, Evans Mensah observed that you appeared before the Supreme Court—presided over by the suspended Chief Justice—under highly suspicious circumstances. And now you claim to be standing on principle?

15. As Attorney-General, you benefited from a stream of unanimous and often controversial decisions in politically charged cases. You were routinely excused for legal oversights that, in earlier years, would have drawn a scathing rebuke from the Supreme Court.

16. For the record: I went against my personal principles and appeared on several radio stations to defend the judiciary, despite being directly involved in related matters. I made it clear I would take action against anyone who maligned the judiciary—without any expectation of recognition.

17. And yet again, without hesitation, you proclaimed:

“It is about time good men of this country stood up for what is righteous and what is right.”

18. If all men in Ghana behaved like you, where will the good men be to be fighting a blasphemous cause you have the temerity to call “righteous and what is right?”

19. How can a Minister for Justice:
• Defend a Supreme Court ruling where an ex parte order was granted within two hours of filing—without hearing the other party?
• Communicate directly with an accused person behind the back of their counsel?
• Coach an accused person to implicate a co-accused?

20. Your initial injunction in the Assafuah proxy case was dismissed. Now, you reappear with the appropriate party and file yet another injunction. The audacity is staggering.

21. There is no Attorney-General who has contributed more to the low rating of the judiciary than you. You are the only Attorney-General who has never lost a case etc. What has changed?

22. No Attorney-General has done more to erode public trust in the judiciary than you. You wear your record of “never losing a case” as a badge of honour. What has changed now?

23. As I once asked: how did your legal acumen suddenly improve just because you became Attorney-General? Now that the mystique of that office has left you, you cling to a 3-2 loss as some kind of moral victory, because at least it wasn’t unanimous.

24. Let me say this clearly: stop the tantrums. The next “knock” may not be a gentle tap. It will land like a sledgehammer… In a hard cast-like manner, don’t be silly…

By Thaddeus Sory

Ahmed Ibrahim is the Minister of Local Government, Religion and Chieftaincy Affairs

Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister of Local Government, Religion and Chieftaincy Affairs, says Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) will play a central role in the government’s industrialisation drive.

He stated that the government planned to allocate 80 per cent of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), approximately $2 million annually, to be disbursed directly to Assemblies to drive local economic growth.

He made the announcement at the third edition of the Made in Ghana Business Summit, held on the theme, “Promoting Regional Industrialisation and Business Integration in Ghana.”

The summit aimed to foster the consumption of locally made goods and services to drive national economic growth.

Organised by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana, the event brought together Chief Executives, captains of industry, business leaders, development partners, members of the diplomatic corps, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from across the country.

Ibrahim said decentralising resources empowers MMDAs to identify and invest in region-specific opportunities, aligning with the President’s vision for a nationwide “24-hour economy.”

He noted that key initiatives to drive economic growth in local communities include the Feed Ghana Programme, promoting food sovereignty through schools and community farms and the “Nkuko Kitikiti” Poultry Initiative.

The Minister said that due to the 24-Hour Economy Market prototype, the government will allocate 20 per cent of DACF funds, approximately GH₵825 million, to establish round-the-clock business hubs in every district, featuring warehouses, security services, and childcare facilities.

He disclosed that traditional leaders were collaborating with MMDAs to resolve land disputes and create agro-industrial land banks, while infrastructure improvements aim to attract private investors.

In the bid to enhance local consumption, he said the government intended to mandate public institutions to prioritise locally made goods.

Sam Ato Gaisie, Founder of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana, emphasised the critical need for industrialisation and agribusiness in Ghana.

He said these sectors were crucial for the nation’s economic progress.

Gaisie stated that the “Made in Ghana Business Summit” was a vital platform for stakeholders to converge, share ideas, and strategise on advancing the economy through these priority areas.

He also stressed the importance of Technical and Vocational Training (TVET), advocating for the establishment of at least one major industry in each region to create jobs.

This, he said, would address unemployment challenges, especially given the influx of graduates.

Gaisie noted that such regional industries, tailored to local products, could employ thousands, counteracting job scarcity exacerbated by technological advancements in industrial processes.

play videoDr Johnson Pandit Asiama is the BoG Governor

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that, effective June 5, 2025, commercial banks will be required to hold cash reserves in the original currencies in which deposits were made.

According to the Central Bank, this policy adjustment is intended to strengthen financial sector stability and improve the transmission of monetary policy.

The decision follows the BoG’s amendment of its Dynamic Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) framework, which currently stands at 14%.

Previously, the CRR mandated banks to hold all reserves in the domestic currency (cedi) as a measure to tighten liquidity and stabilize inflation.

The BoG made the announcement during the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) press conference held on May 23, 2025.

“The Committee decided to amend the Dynamic Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) as follows: The CRR for all banks will now be maintained in their respective currencies. This means that foreign currency reserves will back foreign currency deposits, and domestic currency reserves will back domestic currency deposits. This policy measure will take effect on June 5, 2025,” the Governor said.

The revised policy aims to address concerns related to reserve requirements. Starting in June, foreign currency deposits will be backed by reserves held in the corresponding foreign currencies, while cedi deposits will continue to be backed by cedi reserves.

The Central Bank explained that this measure is also intended to reduce currency mismatches on bank balance sheets and minimize systemic risks, thereby supporting macroeconomic stability.

Additionally, in light of current inflationary pressures and exchange rate developments, the BoG decided to maintain the monetary policy rate at 28%.

“The latest forecast points to continued easing of inflationary pressures, supported by a tight monetary policy stance, exchange rate stability, and fiscal consolidation. Inflation is now expected to ease faster and reach the medium-term target in the first quarter of 2026, rather than the second quarter as previously projected, barring any unanticipated shocks,” the Governor said.

“Despite these positive developments, the Committee observed that the current level of inflation remains high relative to the medium-term target and thus decided to maintain the policy rate at 28.0%,” he added.

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A 22-year-old British national, Browne-Frater Chyna Jada, has been remanded by an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly attempting to export 17.92kg of suspected cannabis, valued at $232,960.

She faces charges of attempted exportation of narcotic drugs, conspiracy to commit a crime, and unlawful possession or control of narcotic drugs without lawful authority.

The court, presided over by Mrs Susan Eduful, did not take her plea.

It indicated that officials of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) were awaiting an analytical report from the Ghana Standards Authority.

The charges and facts were read to Browne-Frater in open court.

Chief Inspector Clemence Takyi, holding brief for the prosecution, opposed a bail application, citing the accused as a flight risk.

He further stated that an accomplice, identified as “Joey”, remained at large.

Defence counsel, however, applied for bail, arguing that Browne-Frater had reliable sureties and would not interfere with investigations.

The application was denied.

The prosecution informed the court that witnesses in the case are NACOC officers stationed at Terminal 3 of the Kotoka International Airport.

Browne-Frater, born on 27 October 2002, is a British citizen holding a valid United Kingdom passport issued on 15 January 2021 and due to expire on 15 January 2031.

She was scheduled to board British Airways flight BA 2066 from Accra to London.

NACOC stated that it had received intelligence from foreign counterparts regarding a drug trafficking syndicate smuggling Thai-grown cannabis into the United Kingdom.

Browne-Frater was identified as a person of interest and placed on the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) Stop List.

On 18th May 2025, at about 06:40 hours, GIS officials apprehended her at the airport’s departure hall and handed her over to NACOC officers.

Upon interrogation, Browne-Frater claimed she had checked in one suitcase but was unaware of its contents.

Officers traced and offloaded the suitcase from the aircraft.

Browne-Frater was escorted to the NACOC Arrival Office, where the suitcase—bearing a tag in her name—was opened in her presence.

Thirty-two vacuum-sealed slabs of a plant-like substance suspected to be cannabis were retrieved.

A field test conducted on the substance tested positive for delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active component in cannabis. The total weight was 17.92kg.

Browne-Frater was arrested and taken to NACOC Headquarters for further investigation.

In her statement, she claimed she was invited to Ghana by her boyfriend, “Joey”, who packed the suitcase in her absence.

She said she was informed the suitcase contained “Kpoo Keke” alcoholic beverage, Alomo Bitters, and spices.

Browne-Frater has denied knowledge of the narcotic haul. Her accomplice, “Joey”, remains at large. Efforts are underway to apprehend him.

The seized exhibit was sealed in the presence of Browne-Frater and will be sent to the Ghana Standards Authority for further analysis.

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President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has assured football fans and stakeholders that a new headline sponsor for the Ghana Premier League (GPL) will be announced soon.

This comes in the wake of the abrupt termination of betPawa’s sponsorship deal, which left the country’s premier football competition without a title sponsor. The betting company had initially signed a three-year agreement with the GFA, including provisions for annual renewal. However, the deal was unexpectedly discontinued just three months into its duration.

With just three rounds of matches remaining in the 2024/25 GPL season, Okraku—who also serves as the 2nd Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF)—revealed during an interview with GHOne TV that efforts are well underway to secure a replacement.

“The Ghana Football Association has been working around the clock to get sponsors for the league, and it will come soon,” he stated confidently.

The GFA is optimistic that the incoming sponsorship will help rejuvenate the league, restore financial support, and boost morale among clubs and fans alike.

play videoDr Johnson Asiama, Bank of Ghana Governor

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has assured the public that Ghanaians can expect to see reductions in the prices of goods and services in the coming weeks, following the recent appreciation of the Cedi against the US Dollar, provided market competition is strong.

Speaking at the 124th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press conference in Accra on Friday, May 23, 2025, Dr Asiama acknowledged concerns about the delayed impact of the Cedi’s gains on retail prices.

He explained that the lag is partly due to the timing of stock purchases by traders.

“You can understand that some people stock their goods at a higher exchange rate, and so naturally, even with the appreciation, it takes a while for you to see that adjustment,” Dr Asiama said.

“However, rest assured that you will see the adjustment certainly so long as there is competition, so long as it is not a monopoly, and we will see that kind of phenomenon very soon,” he added.

On the sustainability of the Cedi’s appreciation, Dr Asiama said the BoG had carefully reviewed the dynamics behind the currency’s movement and found no indication that it would harm Ghana’s competitiveness in real terms.

“The Cedi appreciation has to be put into proper context. Much as you want to have Cedi stability in nominal terms, the important thing here is to ensure that in real terms, the Cedi is not appreciating persistently,” he said.

“The MPC went into a lot of deliberations, looked at the real movement of the exchange rate, and we think that where we are now, we don’t have that problem of real appreciation that would adversely impact our competitiveness,” he explained.

Dr Asiama however emphasised that the recent appreciation of the Cedi is market-driven and not the result of direct intervention by the central bank.

“The appreciation is largely driven by the markets, it is not something that the central bank is using its reserves for. If you look at the data pack we have put out, you can see that our reserve programme is growing, so we are not using our reserves to intervene in the market,” he noted.

He credited the gains to sound economic policy and positive international inflows, adding, “For us, it is about maintaining exchange rate stability.”

Before responding to the questions, Dr Asiama announced that the MPC had decided to maintain the policy rate at 28 percent, signaling the BoG’s continued cautious stance in the face of inflation risks and external uncertainties.

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Private legal practitioner Nii Kpakpo Samoa has asserted that no aspect of the ongoing proceedings to remove suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo can legally be made public under the current constitutional framework.

His remarks come in response to comments by Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, who has opposed the in-camera nature of the hearings.

Dame, who also serves as the legal representative for the Chief Justice, argued that the hearings should be held publicly due to the intense scrutiny and reputational harm already suffered by Justice Torkornoo.

“It cannot be a secret. There ought to be light on the proceedings because she has already been damaged in the public domain,” Dame told Citi News on Thursday, May 22, emphasizing that transparency is essential to ensuring fairness, particularly given the political and public interest in the case.

However, speaking during a panel discussion on Channel One TV’s The Big Issue on Saturday, May 24, Kpakpo Samoa disagreed, insisting that the Supreme Court has already offered a definitive interpretation on the matter.

“The interpretation as it stands now from the Supreme Court is that in-camera is in-camera, and they have given very sound reasons why it is from the beginning to the end,” he said.

He further explained that the constitutional requirement for in-camera proceedings is designed to safeguard both the subject of the investigation and the integrity of the process.

“But here is also the flip side of it,” he added. “If I am the subject of the petition and I elect to make it public, am I exercising a personal right against a constitutional provision that says no? That is something the court may have to look at.”

Nonetheless, Samoa maintained that unless the Supreme Court revises its position, the process must remain confidential.

“If you try to injunct the process, according to the Supreme Court ruling, you are seeking to subvert the Constitution,” he added.

Godfred Dame: Chief Justice removal probe must be public

Professor of Food Integrity Engineering at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ernest Teye, has proposed the establishment of a mobile food integrity laboratory to help improve food safety detection onsite and reduce the incidence of food fraud in the country and sub-region.

The proposed mobile lab is a compact, bag-sized unit that combines a hand-held device with a well-tested algorithm capable of assessing both the authenticity and quality of food items in real time.

The portable device employs rapid, non-destructive and chemical-free technology, allowing for onsite testing without the need for a full laboratory setup.

Professor Teye explained that the innovation offered a safe, affordable and multi-purpose solution that could be used on various food products.

It is designed to assist regulators, producers, processors and exporters in verifying the integrity of food commodities at different points along the supply chain.

Visit, impact

Prof. Teye showcased the innovation during a presentation session with the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, who was on a working visit to the university.

Prof. Teye showcased the innovation during a presentation session with the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, who was on a working visit to the university.

The visit aimed to strengthen academic, industrial and research collaborations between UCC and institutions in the United Kingdom, especially in innovative research addressing societal challenges.

The UCC engineer mentioned that the mobile food integrity lab would be crucial in addressing the increasing prevalence of food adulteration, particularly in markets where laboratory infrastructure is inadequate or absent.

“The mobile lab will empower our food monitoring systems to act swiftly and effectively, especially in underserved areas,” he said.

Findings

Citing findings from recent studies, Prof. Teye revealed that up to 35 per cent of certain food products sampled from major markets were found to be adulterated.

These included honey, tomato paste, juice, turmeric, oregano, gari and vegetable oil.

Per his research conducted in 2022 showed that over 25 per cent of rice, powdered milk, honey, palm oil and tomato paste samples collected from urban markets failed food integrity tests.

“These are not isolated issues.

We are increasingly finding adulterated food items in both locally produced and imported products.

This mobile lab provides a proactive solution,” he stated. 

As a general measure, he advised the public to consume food with shorter supply chains by eating local, and to support the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) by following its safety protocols.

He demonstrated the effectiveness of the technology using samples of palm oil, rice, turmeric powder, cocoa beans, pineapple and tomatoes.

Opportunities

Ms Thompson commended UCC for its commitment to practical, impact-driven research and reaffirmed the British High Commission’s support for continued partnerships with UK research institutions.

She further mentioned that there were enormous opportunities from UK-funded research programmes, which UCC could take advantage of, adding, “We will continue to support such meaningful partnerships.”

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GIRSAL’s sesame pilot project site is at Keyeme-Ziope in Volta Region

The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture Lending (GIRSAL) aims to rake in US$500million of sesame seeds export revenue over the next three years.

This aligns with GIRSAL’s five-year strategic vision to promote the development of high potential agricultural value chains in chili and sesame production, among others, in a bid to enhance the country’s export capacity.

GIRSAL’s sesame pilot project site is at Keyeme-Ziope in Volta Region and the company believes Ghana has what it takes to produce the commodity in commercial quantity for export.

The pilot project is designed to develop a scalable and investable business case for sesame seed production in the country. GIRSAL forecasts exporting about US$500m of sesame seed annually to the global market through this initiative.

Currently, GIRSAL is cultivating 10 acres as part of its initial trial phase and plans scaling up to 200 acres between July and December this year.

Over the next three years, the company aims at expanding production to 50,000 acres through collaborations with agribusinesses and partner banks.

Sesame is a fast-emerging high value commodity in Ghana and the broader West African sub-region.

While the crop has been traditionally dominated by producers in countries like Sudan, Nigeria and Burkina Faso, Ghana has seen growing interest in sesame cultivation – particularly across the middle belt and northern regions.

Despite earning some US$12.5million of export revenue in 2016 according to GIRSAL, Ghana’s sesame export volumes drastically declined to 510.86 metric tonnes… constituting a paltry US$278,900 in the year 2023.

This decline was largely due to limited production data, technical capacity and policy support. GIRSAL’s Chief Operating Officer, Samuel Yeboah, indicated that GIRSAL recognises the need to reverse this trend and has therefore initiated this project to unlock the crop’s full commercial and export potential.

The global market demand for sesame seed is US$5.6billion per annum. Nigeria cultivates about 3.6 percent of the commodity while Ghana is producing less than one percent of global market share.

The US, Japan, Turkey and China are big markets for sesame seed and its value added products. Sesame is used to produce essential oils and cosmetics for medicinal purposes, among others.

From L to R: Superintendent Salifu Dagarti, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and constable Seth Nicholas Ametewee

Ghana’s first president and prime minister, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, became the center of national discussion in 1964 after surviving an assassination attempt by a police officer assigned to protect him.

On January 2, 1964, Dr Nkrumah narrowly escaped death at the then-Flagstaff House while heading for lunch at Christiansborg Castle in Osu.

Accompanied by two security guards and his Aide-De-Camp (ADC), Superintendent Salifu Dagarti, Nkrumah came under fire from 23-year-old Constable Seth Nicholas Ametewee, a police officer on guard duty.

According to reports, Ametewee fired shots from about 50 yards away as the president approached his car.

During the exchange, Superintendent Salifu Dagarti attempted to shield the president but was fatally shot in the head. Two additional bullets struck Nkrumah’s shirt but did not injure him.

Dagarti died on the spot from his injuries. Meanwhile, as Ametewee attempted to fire a fifth round, the weapon reportedly jammed. This gave Dr. Nkrumah a chance to flee into the kitchen of the Flagstaff House in search of safety.

According to a post shared on X by Askghmedia, Ametewee pursued the president into the kitchen, where he attempted to bludgeon him with his rifle. However, the rifle slipped from his hands.

A fierce struggle ensued between the two. Ametewee allegedly bit the president on the cheek, but Nkrumah retaliated with a kick to the groin, temporarily knocking the young constable unconscious. It was at this point that other police officers intervened, overpowering Ametewee and taking him into custody.

A 1964 report by the Daily Graphic noted that Superintendent Salifu Dagarti was posthumously recognised as a national hero and given a state burial with full military honors while the government also pledged to support his dependents.

Following the incident, police officers were barred from presidential guard duties.

Russian-trained Ghanaian Army officers were assigned instead and Dr Nkrumah was also given direct command of a Brigadier and became reclusive, remaining at Osu Castle for several weeks.

A few days after the assassination attempt, Ghana’s first indigenous Police Commissioner, Erasmus Ransford Tawiah Madjitey, along with other top police officers including Samuel Amaning, was dismissed. The Army subsequently took control of police armouries.

Six days after Constable Seth Ametewee’s failed assassination attempt, Dr Joseph Boakye Danquah, a key figure in Ghana’s independence movement, was arrested on January 8, 1964.

Reports indicated he was allegedly linked to the plot and was found with a handwritten speech intended for broadcast if the president had been successfully assassinated.

Constable Ametewee was arraigned before the Criminal Session of the High Court in Accra, charged with the murder of Superintendent Salifu Dagarti and the attempted murder of president Kwame Nkrumah.

While Ametewee admitted to firing shots at the president, he denied responsibility for Dagarti’s death, despite a pathologist’s report confirming the fatal injuries were from bullet wounds.

He also claimed that Samuel Amaning, one of the dismissed police officers, had persuaded him to carry out the assassination by promising £2,000 and a trip to the United States.

On April 7, 1964, Ametewee was tried before the High Court and found guilty on both counts and sentenced to death.

However, on November 6, 1964, Ametewee appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that he had not intended to kill Dagarti.

The Supreme Court later overturned the death sentence, ruling that there was no conclusive evidence that Ametewee had intended to kill Dagarti.’

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Meanwhile, Ghanaian fashion designer Jude Dontoh shares inspiration behind Lauryn Hill’s Met Gala outfit:

Former Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has asserted that suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is fully within her rights to challenge every step of the constitutional process seeking her removal from office.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, 24th May, Mr Tuah-Yeboah emphasised that the Chief Justice, like any citizen, is entitled to a fair hearing and legal recourse.

“She reserves the right to challenge each and every stage of the process if she believes her constitutional rights are being infringed,” he stated.

Mr Tuah-Yeboah added that the Supreme Court remains the appropriate forum to address such legal concerns and ensure the proper interpretation of constitutional procedures.

Commenting on the role of former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, who now represents the Chief Justice, Tuah-Yeboah clarified that Dame is currently a private legal practitioner and is therefore entitled to take up briefs as he sees fit.

“He is no longer the Attorney General. As a private lawyer, he can accept any case brought to him,” he explained.

He further stressed that the suspended Chief Justice has the autonomy to choose who represents her in court.

“Just as the state can select its lawyers, so too can the Chief Justice appoint someone she trusts to defend her,” Mr Tuah-Yeboah noted.

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play videoTransport fares are set to decrease by 15% today, May 24, 2025

A cross-section of Ghanaians, particularly on social media, has taken a swipe at traders for their refusal to reduce the prices of goods despite the recent rapid appreciation of the local currency, the cedi.

Many have pointed out that traders are often quick to increase prices when the cedi depreciates, but the same urgency is not applied when the currency begins to recover.

Transport fares are set to decrease by 15% today, May 24, 2025. However, some drivers remain reluctant to comply with the directive.

This has sparked agitation among Ghanaians, with many labelling the traders as “greedy.”

Meanwhile, scrap dealers at Abossey Okai have stated that they will not reduce the prices of their goods just yet, citing the cedi’s appreciation as not yet stable. They have asked customers to expect price reductions in the next two months.

See some posts below:

Let dollar increase by 1 ghs. You’ll see immediate price increments.

For all our sakes, let the low prices hold. Else, we’re fucked.

— TheDumbTechGuy (@TheDumbTechGuy) May 24, 2025

Why wont traders start reducing prices?

— Torgbuigà (@Mr_Ceyram) May 23, 2025

Because they did not reduce it in 2022 when the dollar was 8.50gh

— France Mecard (@StMecard) May 23, 2025

Ghanaians are learning a lot about the Ghanaian business community. They have been price gouging you since Adam and blaming it on Aban. They have always been profiteers. That is why they hate Igbo businesses.

— John Brown (@zlfttt) May 23, 2025

The funny thing is seeing people mock dollar earners as the cedi strengthens.

They earn it regularly, they don’t hoard. So up or down, doesn’t change much.

What we all want is a corresponding change in local prices.

— TheDumbTechGuy (@TheDumbTechGuy) May 24, 2025

Could state-run stores selling consumer staples at controlled prices influence the wider market? If traders won’t voluntarily lower prices when the cedi strengthens, perhaps this could catalyse some more reasonable pricing across the board.

— Hrafnaguð (@Darqseyd) May 23, 2025

Normalizing cedi and traders reducing prices are two different things.

The anger should be on traders. If the rates increase, they don’t wait to increase prices. Ghanians are greedy and not smart in trading. I said what I said. Dollar has fallen enough to reflect in everything

— Aḽ͖͚̳̭ͧ̒͐i̺̦̣̒̔̂m͉̫͕͈̿ͯ̔ĭ͐ (@ferstborn) May 23, 2025

I see that the gov’t is urging traders & businesses to lower their prices due to the appreciation of the cedi against the dollar.

Is this directive also being applied to telecom companies? The prices of data bundles need to be reduced immediately. @samgeorgegh talk to your ppl.

— See Connie🦄 (@owuraku_jnr) May 23, 2025

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