The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called for the swift establishment of an independent mediation body to resolve the ongoing impasse between the government and striking nurses and midwives.
He said the nationwide strike by nurses and midwives has entered its fourth day, severely impacting hospitals and leaving patients stranded, according to a report by myjoyonline.com.
He expressed deep concern over the public health implications and has called for immediate mediation to resolve the dispute, which stems from delays in implementing the agreed conditions of service for the professionals.
“We want to be very objective. An independent body should come in here. The independent body will be able to look into the face of the Minister of Health or Minister of Finance and say, ‘You are supposed to do this, so let’s go this route,” he said.
He emphasised the need for an independent body to mediate the dispute, allowing for an objective assessment and resolution.
This body, he suggested, could impartially guide both parties towards a solution, holding all stakeholders accountable.
Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife are facing criminal charges
Legal counsel for the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has issued a 7-day ultimatum to GhanaWeb, Ghana’s leading news online portal, for perusing a witness statement against his client.
Lawyer Atta Akyea, in a strong-worded rejoinder to a GhanaWeb publication under the headline “Adu-Boahene’s Enterprise Dreams Limited sold stolen cars from North America – EOCO” is demanding retraction and an unqualified apology from the media organization for playing its role of disseminating information to public.
The publication which was an extract from a witness statement by an investigator of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), Frank Marshall Cromwell, and presented in the High Court hearing Adu-Boahene’s case found the companies of Adu-Boahene and his wife to be involved in car theft.
Frank Marshall Cromwell said, in the witness statement, that “A4 is the shareholder of a number of companies all of which are directed, operated or controlled by A1, A2 and A3. The companies we discovered include Vertex Solutions Limited, Vertex Properties Limited, Enterprise Dream Collections Limited, and Securigence Limited. We obtained information on the ownership of these companies from the ORC. I wish to tender in evidence the profiles we received from the ORC regarding these companies (INDEX 8 SERIES)”.
He continued that “investigations have established that except for Enterprise Dreams Limited – which is involved in the purchase, sale and rental of luxury vehicles, most of which have now been established to be stolen from North America, there are no records of services provided by any of these companies”.
“Our investigations did not find any clients for these companies, any employees, or any monies which has been paid to them for services actually rendered, or the source of their capital or income generation. I wish to tender the bank account statements of the companies in evidence (INDEX 9 SERIES),” parts of the statement further read.
Adu-Boahene and his wife are facing charges in connection with a criminal scheme linked to a sum of GH¢49 million of the bureau’s funds that he and his wife are accused of misappropriating.
Following GhanaWeb’s report, lawyer Atta Akyea who is the lead counsel for the embattled couple has written to the media establishment saying “your source of information is the witness statement of an investigator of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), one Frank Marshall Cromwell, which is an admission that you are the conveyor belt of EOCO”.
He added; “Besides, you are acutely aware that the theory of EOCO is currently before the High Court in Accra. We need not educate you that what you have churned out to the entire world are unproven allegations until they go through the hot crucible of a trial by way of adduction of evidence. The seriousness of that exercise, at the behest of the Attorney-General, is of no consequence until he proves the guilt of our Clients beyond reasonable doubt, as mandated by law.”
Atta Akyea also distanced Adu-Boahene and the wife from the accusations, emphasising that “Our Clients make bold to say that they have never been involved in the dirty business of selling stolen cars from anywhere in the world including North America”.
“The reputational damage you have caused our Clients is incalculable…,” he stressed.
The lawyer, in his letter dated June 5, 2025, has given GhanaWeb seven days to retract and apologize or else his team will proceed with a legal action.
“We have the full instructions of our Clients to demand an unconditional retraction of the defamatory material you gratuitously fed the whole world and render an unqualified apology to our Clients.
“Take notice and notice is hereby given that if you fail, refuse and/or neglect to comply with the terms of this letter, seven (7) clear days from date, our Clients shall seek legal redress without further recourse to you.”
Ghanaweb has referred the letter to their lawyers for appropriate response.
Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba (L) among other dignitaries
The Minister of State for Public Sector Reform, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has stated that Ghana must be bold in its digital ambitions while remaining rooted in its values and realities.
Speaking at the Ghana Internet Governance Forum (Ghana IGF) under the theme “Building an Inclusive Digital Future Together,” held in Accra on June 5, 2025, she emphasised the need for innovation anchored in practical action and inclusive governance.
“Let us be bold in our thinking but grounded in our genesis. Let us be open to new ideas, but frank in our promise,” she urged.
“Let us ensure that the outcomes of this program do not sit on the shelf, but translate into real action — in our laws, in our systems, and in the lives of our citizens.”
The forum, which brought together government officials, digital experts, civil society actors, and development partners, marked a key step in shaping Ghana’s forward-looking digital agenda.
The minister expressed optimism that the dialogue would yield actionable recommendations to inform national policy, while highlighting the importance of collaboration across sectors.
As Ghana commemorates 30 years of full international internet connectivity, the dialogue also featured reflections from Professor Nii Narku Quaynor, renowned as the “Father of the Internet in Africa.”
He traced Ghana’s digital evolution from the arrival of internet services in the early 1990s to the present and called for a deepened multistakeholder approach to internet governance.
“The multistakeholder model works through rough consensus — we may not all get what we want, but we agree to move forward together,” he said.
“The key question is: how are we building inclusivity, increasing participation, and strengthening our collective voice in global internet governance?”
The event also addressed the growing threat of cybercrime.
Superintendent Nana Gyebi, Head of the Cybercrime and Child Protection Unit of the Ghana Police Service, acknowledged the scale of cyber threats but noted that law enforcement is working closely with agencies such as the Cyber Security Authority and National Security to respond effectively.
“The problem is huge, but the collaboration is stronger,” he noted.
“Cyber incidents know no borders. A threat here is a threat everywhere. That’s why we need shared responsibility — from enforcement to reporting.”
The forum was supported by partners including the Government Domain Name Registry, the Internet Society Ghana Chapter, and the National Communications Authority.
Participants explored topics such as data protection, online safety, digital inclusion, and internet access — all framed by the goal of building a people-centered digital future.
Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, a Ghanaian nurse and educator at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital who recently won the prestigious 2025 Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award, has called for increased investment in nursing education, better remuneration, and greater support for specialist training in Ghana.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Friday, June 6, Madam Ohene Oti emphasised the urgent need for stakeholders to support nurses in their professional journey, noting that the current system leaves most trainees to fund their own education.
“In training, nurses have to pay for everything themselves. But quality healthcare is a right, not a privilege,” she stated.
“Stakeholders must step in to assist with training and create incentives that will encourage nurses to stay in the country. Investment in specialist training is also crucial.”
She highlighted the low wages of nurses as a major factor driving many of them to seek opportunities abroad.
“Nurses work extremely hard, yet their remuneration is very low. Because of economic hardship, many are forced to leave the country just to survive,” she explained.
“When you value and appreciate their work, they will stay. Ghanaian nurses are excelling globally — they are trailblazers, and people everywhere prefer our nurses.”
The award-winning nurse also urged more nurses in Ghana to specialise in oncology nursing, pointing to the country’s growing cancer burden.
“With over 30 million people, we’re seeing more than 24,000 cancer cases — and more than half of those patients are dying,” she said. “There’s a lot of work, but we are taking it one case at a time.”
She stressed that every cancer patient deserves quality care and that this can only be achieved when nurses are empowered with the right skills.
“Nursing input into cancer control is enormous. Empowering oncology nurses will help reduce the cancer burden in Ghana,” she added.
Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti made history in May 2025 when she was announced the winner of the $250,000 Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award, beating over 50,000 nominees from across the world.
The Minister of Health among some of the health workers during his visit
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has appealed to members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) to return to work and resume duty, emphasising the urgent need to prioritise the health and lives of patients amid an ongoing nationwide strike.
During a monitoring tour of key health facilities, including the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, LEKMA Hospital, and the Greater Accra Regional (Ridge) Hospital on June 5, 2025, the minister noted that the strike had significantly affected healthcare delivery.
Although some health professionals remained at post, the absence of many nurses and midwives had disrupted services at major government hospitals.
“As the minister responsible for health, I decided to visit some of these health institutions to have firsthand information about what is going on. Let me put on record that I am the first person to pursue any reasonable and legitimate concern from any health worker, and I will do just that,” he stated.
Akandoh revealed that since assuming office three months ago, he has engaged the leadership of the GRNMA on multiple occasions in a bid to address their concerns.
“Since I took office about three months ago, I have engaged the nurses and midwives’ group more than six times within that period. I have an open-door policy, and I am still willing to engage them at any given time. In fact, today I personally attempted to call the leadership to urge continued dialogue,” he added.
Appealing for calm and dialogue, the minister stressed, “I will continue to appeal to them, but in all these matters, what we have to do is put the patients first. I do not believe a strike is the best option. No matter what, we have to sit around the table to resolve the matter.”
He acknowledged the grievances of the health professionals but urged them to consider the impact of the strike on the most vulnerable in society, including patients in critical condition who rely on consistent care.
“I remain open to constructive engagement and am hopeful that this situation will be resolved swiftly in the interest of public health,” he said.
The nationwide strike by the GRNMA, now in its second day, has plunged emergency services at major hospitals into disarray. At Ridge Hospital, outpatient departments and emergency wards were largely deserted, leaving patients without medical attention and halting routine operations.
Many patients who arrived in search of urgent care were turned away, with no nurses or midwives available to attend to them.
The Industrial and Labour Division of the High Court in Accra has placed an injunction on the nationwide strike declared by the Ghana Registered and Midwives Association (GRNMA).
In an order for interim injunction, the court, presided over by Justice Priscilla Dikro Ofori, described the strike as illegal, ordering the GRNMA to call it off with immediate effect.
The order by the court, which was granted on Thursday, June 5, 2025, followed an ex-parte application by the National Labour Commision (NLC).
The injunction will last for 10 days, following which the NLC has the option of applying for a further injunction (if they wish) from the court, but it could only do so by serving notice to GRNMA.
In the order, the court restrained GRNMA, its executives, officers, members, agents, servants, employees and other persons linked to them from carrying on with their strike.
“It is hereby ordered that the application is granted and the respondent herein, its executives, officers, members, agents, servants, employees and other persons linked to the respondent are hereby injuncted or restrained from carrying on their illegal strike with immediate effect,” Justice Ofori stated in her order.
Background
The GRNMA had notified the NLC of its intent to embark on industrial action in a letter dated May 29, 2025, in protest over delays in the implementation of their 2024 Collective Agreement.
They accused the Ministry of Health and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) of failing to honour promises made to them, such as allowances, accommodation issues and workload.
However, the Commission, invoking its powers under Section 138 of the Labour Act, directed the association to suspend all planned actions, including wearing red bands and the eventual withdrawal of services, pending mediation.
While the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Finance all appeared before the Commission on June 4 for a scheduled meeting to iron out the issues, the GRNMA failed to attend and proceeded with the strike.
The NLC subsequently directed the GRNMA to immediately call off its strike and return to work after it declared the industrial action as illegal.
According to the Commission, the nurses and midwives failed to comply with the legal procedures required under Section 159 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
The Ministry of Health also appealed to the nurses to return to work while negotiations continue, cautioning that the ongoing industrial action threatens to collapse the already overburdened public healthcare system but the strike continued taking a toll on healthcare delivery in the country, with some major hospitals struggling to provide basic services as some of the wards have been deserted.
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Ghanaian rapper Tulenkey says most rappers in the country do not inspire him
Ghanaian rapper, Tulenkey has said that most rappers in the country do not inspire him, so far as creativity is concerned.
In an interview on TV3’s Showbiz 360, shared on X on June 6, 2025, Tulenkey noted that in as much as most Ghanaian rappers do not inspire him, he however looks up to Sarkodie, E.L and Medikal.
He explained that he looks up to foreign rappers such as Kendrick Lamar, and Kenya West because of their creativity in storytelling.
“Honestly speaking most rappers don’t inspire me in Ghana. But the people who I would say inspire me in this country are Sarkodie, E.L, and Medikal.
“Elsewhere I will say Kendrick Lamar and Kenya West. I am in a different wave so I don’t listen to Drake. I address issues so I don’t listen to Drake. And one thing about Kendrick is he makes rap educational and also entertaining,” he said.
When asked by the host how he is able to make rap enjoyable and easy music so far as rap is concerned, Tulenkey responded that he simplifies his rap because Ghana is a stressful country.
“Because we are in a stressful country, I have to simplify things because the person going to listen to the song is already stressed,” he added.
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The goal of the engagement was to connect with Ghanaians in the diaspora
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) USA Washington DC Metro area chapter led by Chairman Janis Asare-Bediako, has launched an initiative to re-engage Ghanaians in the Washington DC Metro Area.
The goal is to connect with the Ghanaian diaspora, rekindle their support, and strengthen their commitment to the NPP.
According to the chairman, this innovative vision will be realized through the chapter’s participation in the activities of various volunteer groups and community organizations across the Washington DC Metro Area.
“The objective is to collaborate with members of the community on issues affecting Ghanaians in the DMV area, foster greater trust and understanding, and also use the platform to promote the ideals and initiatives of the NPP,” he said in a statement on June 6, 2025.
He continued, “By demonstrating a commitment to community well-being, the NPP—through this chapter’s outreach—aims to build a strong, positive reputation within the diaspora.
“The chapter believes the diaspora plays a significant role in shaping voter behavior in Ghana, particularly due to the economic impact of remittances.
“Therefore, engaging the diaspora and getting them to buy into the NPP’s vision can serve as a powerful channel to spread the party’s message to families and communities back home.
“Ultimately, this initiative is expected to help grow the party’s support base in Ghana, with the goal of securing a renewed mandate for the NPP in the 2028 elections.
“The first outreach event under this initiative was held on Saturday, May 31,2025. During the event, the chapter joined the Virginia One Love Keep Fit Club and the Virginia Ladies group for a walk and fitness session.”
Accra, June 6, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has urged youth in Zongos and inner cities to take advantage of the government’s new initiatives, especially the National Apprenticeship Programme, to develop skills for the world of work.
He further urged Ghanaian youths to take advantage of the Government’s Adwumawurah Programme, which will enable them to start their own business with capital and mentorship.
President Mahama made the appeal in his address during the national Eid al-Adha prayers held at the Blackstar Square in Accra.
He said the Government would also roll out many programmes under the Youth Employment Agency, adding that these programmes were designed to equip the nation’s youth with skills for life, not just for jobs, but to be independent and to have leadership and dignity.
“We will ensure that Zongo communities are no longer neglected. Under our new Zongo Development Framework, we will focus on infrastructure, sanitation, health, sports, and vocational training,” he said.
“I believe that every Ghanaian child deserves a fair shot at success, no matter where they are born, whether in Nima or airport residential area.”
President Mahama said he recently set-up a Committee to begin the planning of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, which was a multi-religious Committee made up of Muslims and Christians.
“I am happy to report that their work is advancing well, and on 1st July this year, which is the day our Republic was born, both Muslim and Christian prayers will be said to Allah to thank Him for the favour that He continues to show our dear nation Ghana,” he said.
“Allah says that if He bestows His blessing on us and we thank Him, He will bestow even more blessings on us.
“And I am sure that after 1st July when we have thanked Him, the economy will be even better, the cedi will be even stronger, and life will be even better for Ghanaians.”
Touching on the nation’s economy, President Mahama said he was aware that many families had been struggling; and that prices were high, jobs were scarce, and hope was dimmed.
He reiterated that the Government was working with focus and urgency to turn things around.
“Our economic reset agenda is anchored on stabilising the cedi, cutting wasteful expenditures, creating jobs, and supporting local industries,” he said.
“I am happy to report that inflation is slowly declining, the cedi is gaining relative stability, and we are taking concrete steps to restore investor confidence and bring lasting relief to Ghanaian households from the hardship.”
He noted that the government could not build the nation’s economy without the youth, especially without the vibrant Zongo youth.
“As we mark this holy day, let us recommit to the values that bind us as one people, faith, sacrifice, love, and unity,” President Mahama said.
“Let us remember the poor, the orphans, the widowed, the sick and the elderly,” he added.
The Minister of State for Public Sector Reform, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has stated that Ghana must be bold in its digital ambitions while remaining rooted in its values and realities.
Speaking at the Ghana Internet Governance Forum (Ghana IGF) under the theme “Building an Inclusive Digital Future Together,” held in Accra on June 5, 2025, she emphasised the need for innovation anchored in practical action and inclusive governance.
“Let us be bold in our thinking but grounded in our genesis. Let us be open to new ideas, but frank in our promise,” she urged.
“Let us ensure that the outcomes of this program do not sit on the shelf, but translate into real action — in our laws, in our systems, and in the lives of our citizens.”
The forum, which brought together government officials, digital experts, civil society actors, and development partners, marked a key step in shaping Ghana’s forward-looking digital agenda.
The minister expressed optimism that the dialogue would yield actionable recommendations to inform national policy, while highlighting the importance of collaboration across sectors.
As Ghana commemorates 30 years of full international internet connectivity, the dialogue also featured reflections from Professor Nii Narku Quaynor, renowned as the “Father of the Internet in Africa.”
He traced Ghana’s digital evolution from the arrival of internet services in the early 1990s to the present and called for a deepened multistakeholder approach to internet governance.
“The multistakeholder model works through rough consensus — we may not all get what we want, but we agree to move forward together,” he said.
“The key question is: how are we building inclusivity, increasing participation, and strengthening our collective voice in global internet governance?”
The event also addressed the growing threat of cybercrime.
Superintendent Nana Gyebi, Head of the Cybercrime and Child Protection Unit of the Ghana Police Service, acknowledged the scale of cyber threats but noted that law enforcement is working closely with agencies such as the Cyber Security Authority and National Security to respond effectively.
“The problem is huge, but the collaboration is stronger,” he noted.
“Cyber incidents know no borders. A threat here is a threat everywhere. That’s why we need shared responsibility — from enforcement to reporting.”
The forum was supported by partners including the Government Domain Name Registry, the Internet Society Ghana Chapter, and the National Communications Authority.
Participants explored topics such as data protection, online safety, digital inclusion, and internet access — all framed by the goal of building a people-centered digital future.
African hair braiding styles are a beautiful way to celebrate and care for children’s natural hair. These styles not only help keep hair neat and manageable but also offer creativity, personality, and protection. For kids, braids are both functional and fun—providing a low-maintenance, long-lasting look.
1. Box Braids:
Box braids remain a favorite. Hair is sectioned into small squares and braided from root to tip. They protect the hair, especially thicker or longer types, and can be styled in ponytails, buns, or accessorized with beads and ribbons.
2. Cornrows:
Cornrows lie flat on the scalp and can be designed in straight, zig-zag, or curved patterns. They’re neat, long-lasting, and can be enhanced with colorful beads or cuffs for added flair.
3. Feed-in Braids:
These braids use added hair for length and volume, gradually woven in for a sleek finish. They reduce scalp tension and can be styled in creative patterns.
4. Twists:
Perfect for younger kids or shorter hair, two-strand or mini twists are soft, stylish, and easy to maintain. Rubber bands and beads make them even more playful.
5. Ghana Weaving (Herringbone Braids):
This intricate style creates bold, criss-cross patterns along the scalp, offering a sophisticated look that’s sure to stand out.
Braiding protects kids’ hair, promotes healthy growth, and celebrates their natural beauty—all while keeping them looking cute and confident!
Ashaiman, June 06, GNA — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) have jointly observed this year’s World Environment Day at the Nurumustafia Islamic School in Ashaiman with a call for urgent action against plastic pollution.
The event, held under the national theme: “Rethink Plastic Pollution: Act Now,” was aimed at highlighting the challenges of plastic pollution and equipping young children with the needed mindset to be change agents to address irresponsible plastic pollution in the country and be environmental advocates to discuss sustainable ways to protect the environment.
Mrs Sally Biney, Tema Regional Director of the EPA, stressed the urgent need to protect Ghana’s environment from degradation, especially through the responsible disposal of plastic waste.
Mrs Biney warned that unchecked plastic pollution posed a serious threat to aquatic life, revealing that available data indicated that by 2030, there could be more plastic in Ghanaian oceans than fish.
“We must change our attitude towards plastic use and disposal,” she said, adding that the time to act was now if Ghana wanted to preserve marine life and ensure a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations.
Ms Salvata Mawulom Koku, Ashaiman Municipal Director of the NCCE, underscored the importance of targeting school children in the fight against plastic pollution as children were key change agents who could influence their peers, homes, and communities.
Ms Koku reiterated that the NCCE would continue to sensitise the public on the dangers of plastic pollution, expressing the hope that instilling environmental consciousness in school children would lead to a generational shift in behaviour.
The event featured educational displays, clean-up exercises, and interactive sessions on the impact of plastic waste on the environment and health.
The EPA donated three dustbins to the school to help them segregate waste materials with a focus on keeping the environment safe at all times.
Agradaa (L) has told Hopeson Adorye (R) that it’s a privilege to be invited by EOCO
General Overseer of Heaven Way Chapel, Evangelist Patricia Asiamah, popularly known as Agradaa has once again caused a stir on social media after she was recently spotted at the EOCO headquarters during the arrest of Chairman Wontumi.
In a video making waves on Instagram, shared on June 6, 2025, Agradaa stated that it is a privilege to be invited by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
According to her, the EOCO invites only prominent personalities in the country.
“It is not an easy thing to be invited by EOCO. If EOCO invites you, it shows you are a wealthy person who has lived a profitable life. So make sure you live a good life and pay your taxes. Don’t involve yourself in corruption.
“Make sure that everything you are doing in your life is genuine. When it comes to your documents, everything should be clean,” she said.
Agradaa also took a swipe at Hopeson Adorye, stating that the politician should be ashamed for criticising her.
According to Agradaa, Hopeson Adorye has no right to caution her.
“Hopeson, your caption about me doesn’t make sense. You were not invited by EOCO even though you received an appointment from Akufo-Addo.
“Hopeson, I am not your mate, even though you got an appointment. You should have also been invited by EOCO. If they have invited Chairman Wontumi and I was also invited, then it means I am more powerful than you,” she added.
Hopeson Adorye and Agradaa have been at each other’s throats for the past few weeks.
Additionally, Hopeson Adorye and Empress Gifty recently filed a lawsuit against Agradaa for using the gospel musician’s trademark.
The musician and her husband slapped Agradaa with a GH₵20 million defamation lawsuit.
Watch the video below:
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Alfred Kotey Ashie encouraging some of the BECE students
The Member of Parliament for the Odododiodioo Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Alfred Kotey Ashie, has encouraged students preparing to sit for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to strive harder and achieve excellent results.
The MP, who has personally funded extra classes for many students within the constituency to adequately prepare them for the upcoming exams, stated that his goal is to see the students succeed and pursue higher educational opportunities.
According to him, he hopes they will one day return to support the development of their community.
During a visit on June 4, 2025, to monitor the ongoing extra classes and assess the students’ level of preparedness, the MP visited some of the schools hosting the sessions, including St. Mary’s Anglican School and Derby Avenue R/C Basic School.
Addressing the students, he said, “It is my desire to see you pass your examinations and become better people in society, and also come back to help.
“This is something we have been doing every year to prepare our young ones for the BECE. We organize extra classes, identify qualified and committed teachers, and remunerate them so they can effectively guide the students to succeed.”
He further emphasised the need to support students beyond the BECE, stating, “We also aim to support their progress at the second-cycle level. We identify those who excel in subjects like Mathematics, Science, and technical skills, and guide them to achieve their dreams so they can become valuable contributors to society.”
Ashie assured the students of all the necessary support during their examinations, including the provision of mathematical sets and other learning materials.
He also pledged to continue monitoring their academic progress even as they advance to higher levels of education.
The 2025 BECE is scheduled to begin on June 9, 2025.
Ambassador Nancy Q Sam, the coordinator responsible for bringing together all the West African Health Ministers for the World Health Expo, was among the high-profile global leaders who converged in Lagos, Nigeria, for the 2025 World Health Expo (WHX), a flagship healthcare event rebranded from the renowned Medic West Africa and Medlab West Africa exhibitions.
The three-day event, held at the Landmark Centre from June 2-5, 2025, brought together over 8,000 healthcare professionals, more than 500 exhibitors, and top government officials, investors, and innovators from across Africa and beyond.
The expo was organized by WHX Informa Markets and aimed at driving transformative conversations and investments around healthcare delivery, diagnostics, digital health, policy, and innovation in West Africa.
Ambassador Nancy Q Sam, who serves as Tourism Ambassador for Miami-Florida, President of Women in Tourism Ghana and Vice President of the ECOWAS Tourism Private Sector Confederation, represented Ghana in what was a dynamic platform for strategic collaboration and policy engagement across the healthcare ecosystem.
The 12th edition of the Expo was officially opened by Senator Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Chairperson of the Nigerian Senate Committee on Health and Vice Chair on Women Affairs.
Dr. Ipalibo emphasized the vital role of integrating public and private sector efforts to ensure sustainable healthcare for all Nigerians.
“WHX is a powerful platform for investment and actionable dialogue needed to reshape the healthcare landscape,” she remarked.
Attendees explored cutting-edge technologies such as AI-driven diagnostics, advanced medical imaging, and new pharmaceutical solutions.
Global giants like Siemens Healthineers, GE Healthcare, Roche, Uni-Medical, Crown Healthcare, and Dedalus showcased innovations designed to revolutionize healthcare access and quality in Africa.
Tom Coleman, Executive Senior Exhibition Director at Informa Markets, highlighted the significance of WHX’s evolution.
“This year’s edition marks a major milestone. What started over a decade ago has now become a unified, future-focused platform connecting diagnostics, delivery, policy, and investment under one roof,” he said.
The event concluded with renewed commitments from stakeholders to build stronger healthcare systems across the continent through innovation, investment, and cross-sector collaboration.
Tom Coleman also announced the upcoming WHX Expo, set to be the largest yet, taking place in Accra, Ghana, from December 8–10, 2025.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Nancy Q. Sam led the Vice President and the Corporate Director of WHX (Informa) to meet with the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, who signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WHX Informa Markets.
The agreement paves the way for Ghana to host the 2025 International Ministerial Health Summit from December 8–10, 2025, under the theme “Financing Healthcare for Africa.”
The summit is poised to become a major platform for African nations and global stakeholders to explore sustainable strategies to transform the continent’s healthcare systems.
The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Health in Accra and brought together several high-level officials and partners.
“This is a major opportunity for Ghana and the continent to lead a transformative conversation about healthcare investment,” the Minister said.
The Furniture and Wood Products Association of Ghana (FAWAG) has assured the public that President John Mahama’s plan to ban wooden furniture in schools will not negatively impact local furniture producers.
This follows the president’s June 5 announcement during the national commemoration of World Environment Day in Accra, where he revealed plans to prohibit the use of wooden school furniture to combat deforestation and support environmental sustainability.
Speaking in an interview on the Channel One Newsroom on Friday May 6, the Association’s Administrative Assistant, Christopher Dadzawa, said the industry has long embraced alternatives such as metal, which are already widely used in school furniture production.
“Not at all—it won’t affect local furniture producers. Before this announcement, metal furniture was already in the system, and I can also say with all pride that 20 years or so in the past, my association introduced metal furniture to the government. We did a pilot programme about it some 20, 15 years ago,” Dadzawa stated.
According to him, producers will simply shift focus from wood to metal, a transition that is already familiar to many within the industry.
“We are only going to replace the wood with metal, which we are already doing, but this time the focus is on school furniture,” he added.
Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba (L) among other dignitaries
The Minister of State for Public Sector Reform, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has stated that Ghana must be bold in its digital ambitions while remaining rooted in its values and realities.
Speaking at the Ghana Internet Governance Forum (Ghana IGF) under the theme “Building an Inclusive Digital Future Together,” held in Accra on June 5, 2025, she emphasised the need for innovation anchored in practical action and inclusive governance.
“Let us be bold in our thinking but grounded in our genesis. Let us be open to new ideas, but frank in our promise,” she urged.
“Let us ensure that the outcomes of this program do not sit on the shelf, but translate into real action — in our laws, in our systems, and in the lives of our citizens.”
The forum, which brought together government officials, digital experts, civil society actors, and development partners, marked a key step in shaping Ghana’s forward-looking digital agenda.
The minister expressed optimism that the dialogue would yield actionable recommendations to inform national policy, while highlighting the importance of collaboration across sectors.
As Ghana commemorates 30 years of full international internet connectivity, the dialogue also featured reflections from Professor Nii Narku Quaynor, renowned as the “Father of the Internet in Africa.”
He traced Ghana’s digital evolution from the arrival of internet services in the early 1990s to the present and called for a deepened multistakeholder approach to internet governance.
“The multistakeholder model works through rough consensus — we may not all get what we want, but we agree to move forward together,” he said.
“The key question is: how are we building inclusivity, increasing participation, and strengthening our collective voice in global internet governance?”
The event also addressed the growing threat of cybercrime.
Superintendent Nana Gyebi, Head of the Cybercrime and Child Protection Unit of the Ghana Police Service, acknowledged the scale of cyber threats but noted that law enforcement is working closely with agencies such as the Cyber Security Authority and National Security to respond effectively.
“The problem is huge, but the collaboration is stronger,” he noted.
“Cyber incidents know no borders. A threat here is a threat everywhere. That’s why we need shared responsibility — from enforcement to reporting.”
The forum was supported by partners including the Government Domain Name Registry, the Internet Society Ghana Chapter, and the National Communications Authority.
Participants explored topics such as data protection, online safety, digital inclusion, and internet access — all framed by the goal of building a people-centered digital future.
The Centre for Climate Change and Food Security (CCCFS) has welcomed President John Dramani Mahama’s latest environmental policy announcements, describing them as an important step towards building a more sustainable and climate-resilient Ghana.
However, the Centre has issued a cautionary note, urging the government to ensure that the transition away from wood and styrofoam is matched by robust waste management and lifecycle strategies.
Speaking on the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, President Mahama revealed two key policy directives: the phasing out of wooden school desks in favour of those made from recycled plastic or metal, and an outright ban on the importation and production of styrofoam packaging in Ghana. Both measures are aimed at reducing environmental degradation and embracing a circular economy approach.
In a press statement issued on June 6, CCCFS, a long-standing advocate of sustainable materials and circularity in public procurement, hailed the announcement as a “strong example of environmentally responsible governance”.
“These directives align closely with our advocacy for sustainable practices and reduced reliance on finite natural resources,” said CCCFS in a public statement.
“Moving away from wood will help reduce deforestation, while banning styrofoam directly addresses a key pollutant threatening our waterways and wildlife.”
The Centre stressed that the success of these initiatives will depend not just on the materials introduced, but also on how they are managed throughout their lifecycle.
“While we fully support the shift away from wooden desks, we must not ignore the risk of simply swapping one environmental issue for another,” said Dr Alexander Nti Kani, CCCFS’s Environmental and Climate Economist.
“Without a clear end-of-life strategy for the recycled plastic or metal desks, Ghana could end up generating a new stream of difficult-to-manage waste.”
Dr Kani reiterated his previous criticism of the plastic recycling narrative, referencing CCCFS’s endorsement of the February 2024 report, The Fraud of Plastic Recycling by the Center for Climate Integrity.
“Plastic recycling is, indeed, a deception in many low-capacity countries. Without proper infrastructure, such policies can backfire,” he warned.
The Centre also praised the planned ban on styrofoam, describing it as “equally significant” and in alignment with the global campaign to “Beat Plastic Pollution” — the theme of this year’s World Environment Day. Styrofoam, a non-biodegradable substance, is notorious for clogging drains and polluting both land and marine ecosystems.
In a detailed set of recommendations, CCCFS urged the Mahama government to:
Enact enforceable legislation to cement these policy changes;
Develop a national stewardship programme for post-use furniture recovery;
Partner with recyclers and manufacturers for a sustainable take-back system;
Assist affected manufacturers and artisans in transitioning to eco-friendly production;
Guarantee that new materials meet health and safety standards;
Launch public campaigns to shift behaviour on plastic use and waste;
Promote community education on circular economy principles;
Vet all alternative materials for potential environmental or health risks.
“Plastic pollution is a systemic threat – it permeates our air, food, and water. Without well-engineered systems and accountability, even good ideas can turn into environmental burdens,” the statement concluded.
CCCFS pledged its continued support to help ensure Ghana’s sustainability policies are not only ambitious but also carefully executed and enduring in their impact.
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The Jomoro Blue Water Guards, a pioneering initiative to protect Ghana’s water bodies from the devastating effects of illegal mining, has been deployed in the Western Region with 105 personnel.
The guards were trained under the Blue Water Initiative, a comprehensive program aimed at restoring the health of the country’s rivers and other water bodies.
Speaking at a short ceremony held in Jomoro on Friday, June 6, 2025, the Western Regional Director of Minerals Commission, Francis Anobil Jnr emphasised the importance of the program in safeguarding the country’s natural resources.
He called on the chiefs and residents of Jomoro to offer their total support to the guards to succeed.
He also appealed to them to support the government in the fight against the illegal mining (galamsey) in the region.
Stephen Agbo who represented the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, commended the personnel of the Blue Water Guards program for dedicating their time and lives to support the government to stop the galamsey activities in the country.
He said the government would continue to support the guards.
He took the opportunity to highlight the government’s commitment to combating galamsey and protecting the environment.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the area, Benedict Boadi commended President John Dramani Mahama for the initiative and pledged his total commitment to support it to achieve its intended purpose.
He described the initiative as a very laudable one and called on the good people of Jomoro to rally the Blue Water Guards to succeed.
He advised the personnel of the Blue Water Guards program to think about the country first and avoid bribe and corruption that would tarnish the good image of the government.
The Odikro of Fawuman, John Abraham Amponsah pledged his support for the initiative to succeed.
He urged his residents to stay away from engaging in illegal mining and emphasised that anyone caught in the act would be dealt with ruthlessly.
The Blue Water Initiative aims to train river guards to monitor and protect water bodies from illegal mining activities.
The 105 guards will collaborate with the Ghana Navy to gather intelligence and relay real-time information to combat galamsey.
This initiative is part of the broader Reset Ghana Agenda, which includes environmental protection and sustainable development.
The deployment of the 105 Jomoro Blue Water Guards marks a significant step in Ghana’s battle against galamsey. With the support of local communities and traditional authorities, this initiative is poised to make a positive impact in protecting the country’s water resources and promoting sustainable livelihoods.
The Blue Water Guards expressed appreciation to the government and pledged to discharge their duties responsibly.
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources had hinted of training another batch of the Blue Water Guards to support the state security agencies to combat the illegal mining in other regions.
Some weeks ago, those from Ellembelle district were deployed.
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QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct selling company, firmly denies recent false media reports in Ghana and Burkina Faso linking the company to human trafficking and illegal migration.
These claims are entirely unfounded and misrepresent QNET’s legitimate business model.
Clarification on Assin Fosu Incident
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We categorically state that QNET does not offer jobs, migration assistance, or overseas employment services. Our company operates as a direct-selling e-commerce platform, offering individuals the opportunity to become independent distributors of our wellness and lifestyle products.
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Statement from QNET Regional Leadership
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A young lady, 23, has ended her marriage after just four weeks and broke the news on social media
In a lengthy statement released on Facebook, the young divorcee accused her ex-husband of spreading lies about her and rubbished his claim that she cheated on him
She said the problem that led to their divorce started at the beginning of their engagement in 2023, and narrated what she suffered in her marriage before it crashed
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has stressed the importance of dialogue and engagement in resolving the ongoing impasse between the government and the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), following the group’s nationwide strike.
This development comes as the National Labour Commission (NLC) has secured an interlocutory injunction to halt the strike. However, the GRNMA insists it has not received any official notification from the NLC and maintains that the strike is still in full force.
Speaking on Citi Eyewitness Newson Friday, June 6, he emphasised that the dispute stems from an agreement that predated the current administration and must be approached with care and thorough understanding.
He cautioned against rushing into implementation without a full grasp of the underlying issues, stating that continuity in governance does not mean blindly enforcing decisions without proper review.
“This agreement was supposed to have been implemented in 2024. It was inherited, and governance is continuous, so you inherit assets and liabilities. You just don’t do things. You have to understand, you engage and you continue what is best for the country. I think that we must continue to engage on that matter.
“It is not a straightforward matter; people will go and implement it, and that is all. Anybody who knows about these issues will tell you that it’s not as simple as you have put it. It is very important to engage and to even understand why it has not been implemented till now. You must understand the background.
“You just don’t implement things because you have come to meet them, and then you continue to implement them. You don’t do that, you engage,” Akandoh stated.
He further urged the striking nurses to rescind their decision and return to their posts.
It’s easy to forget that coconut water is, in fact, perishable. Its clear, water-like appearance and light taste might lull you into thinking it could last forever, but the reality is the very opposite. Coconut water doesn’t stay fresh as long as you might think — not in the fridge, not in your pantry, and certainly not once you’ve broken the seal on that store-bought bottle or cracked open the drupe itself.
Accra, June 6, GNA – The Bank of Ghana is finalising comprehensive digital lending guidelines, expected to be issued by August 2025, to prevent the exploitation of the public by online lending platforms.
The Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, said in Accra on Thursday that the intervention came amidst growing concerns about online lending platforms, exploiting many Ghanaians, particularly young people and informal workers, who were often enticed by attractive promises only to become ensnared in cycles of hidden fees and harassment.
Announcing the upcoming guidelines at a meeting with Chief Executive Officers of banks, Dr Asiama said: “We’ve received reports of individuals being threatened, shamed, or scammed, all under the guise of accessing quick loans.”
“We cannot allow this to continue. The upcoming guidelines will bring clear, enforceable standards to both bank-led and non-bank digital lending models.”
They would establish rules concerning licensing and authorisation, disclosure and interest rate transparency, data protection, and customer privacy, the Governor said, noting that the guidelines would also encompass ethical recovery and collection practices.
Dr. Asiama emphasised the Central Bank’s primary goal of safeguarding borrowers, especially the most vulnerable, from exploitation, while simultaneously fostering an environment where responsible, well-regulated digital lenders, including banks and their fintech partners, could flourish.
He advised institutions active in digital lending, whether directly or through third parties, to review their current models and prepare for compliance.
While Ghana’s digital lending schemes offer significant potential for financial inclusion, the sector faces numerous challenges that must be addressed for sustainable growth and robust consumer protection.
These challenges include unethical debt collection practices, data privacy risks and breaches, limited financial literacy, and a general lack of trust among consumers.
Accra, June 6, GNA – Denmark has renewed its call for the protection of democratic principles, equality, and multilateral cooperation with Ghana.
These values, it says, are deeply embedded in its Constitution and proudly reflected in its partnership with Ghana.
This comes at a time when global democratic norms face increasing pressure with calls for nations to stand firm in defending the freedoms and rights of all people.
This reaffirmation came at a diplomatic reception hosted by the Danish Ambassador to Ghana, Tom Nørring, to mark the 176th anniversary of Denmark’s Constitution.
The event, held at the Ambassador’s residence in Accra, brought together members of the diplomatic community, heads of state institutions, development partners, and the media.
The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr John Dumelo, the Mayor of Tema, Ms Ebi Bright and the Managing Director of Ghana Water Ltd, Mr Adam Mutawakilu, among other dignitaries were present.
Ambassador Nørring emphasized that democratic values such as human rights, equality before the law, and social justice must never be taken for granted.
He said: “These are principles we treasure dearly and have shared deeply with Ghana over the past decades. We must stand up for them, especially as the global community faces mounting pressure to backtrack on freedoms.”
He cited Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a stark reminder of why countries, particularly smaller ones like Denmark and Ghana, must continue to defend sovereignty, international law, and territorial integrity.
The Ambassador praised Ghana’s consistent stance at the United Nations in upholding these principles.
“It’s great to see Denmark and Ghana playing on the same team in defending democracy and multilateralism,” he said.
Ambassador Nørring, whose duty tour in Ghana comes to an end after 5 years, used the occasion to celebrate recent milestones in Ghana-Denmark relations, including the historic joint visit of all five Nordic Foreign Ministers to Ghana in August 2024.
The visit, he noted, signaled a renewed push for deeper engagements across sectors such as peace and regional security, trade, technology, and youth development.
The Ambassador stated that Denmark had since launched a new Africa strategy, focused on strengthening partnerships that were more equal, responsive to local priorities, and rooted in long-term cooperation.
Ambassador Nørring acknowledged that despite Ghana’s vast natural and human resources, its full potential remains largely untapped.
He commended recent efforts by Ghana’s leadership to tackle corruption and strengthen accountability, stressing that these steps – though uncomfortable – were essential for restoring public trust.
“I hope Ghana’s leaders will have the courage and vision to unlock the full potential of this great nation,” he said.
Mr John Dumelo, the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Representing the Government of Ghana, echoed the call for stronger democratic values and mutual cooperation.
He praised Denmark for being a true partner in development, noting the country’s focus on capacity building, transparency, and equal partnerships.
“Our partnership, built on mutual admiration and shared goals, has flourished over the years,” he stated.
He said: “From climate resilience to maritime security, from agriculture to waste management — our cooperation is grounded in shared purpose and mutual respect.”
Mr Dumelo, also the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogo Constituency, highlighted the donation of a full-mission bridge simulator to the Ghana Navy – a symbol of Denmark’s commitment to peer-to-peer support and technical advancement.
On behalf of President John Mahama and the people of Ghana, the Deputy Minister extended gratitude to Ambassador Nørring for his five years of dedicated service.
“Your legacy is one of integrity, genuine friendship and results-driven diplomacy,” he said.
A toast was proposed by Ambassador Nørring to the enduring relationship between Denmark and Ghana.
“Long live Ghana. Long live Denmark. Long live the friendship between Ghana and Denmark,” the Ambassador declared, with glasses raised high.
Cape Coast, June 6, GNA –Mr Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, the Central Regional Minister, has suggested that the planting of trees should be considered as one of the conditions for offering employment opportunities, and academic degrees and preached in sermons.
That, he said, would compel citizens to grow more trees to help Ghana restore its degraded environment.
The Minister also implored Members of Parliament, Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers and all other people in strategic positions to use tree planting as a condition for offering support to people who went to them.
He made the remarks during a commemorative tree planting exercise at the Central Regional Coordinating Council where more than 20 trees were planted to officially commence government’s “Tree for Life’ reforestation initiative in the region.
The initiative aims to restore degraded forest lands, particularly in areas affected by illegal mining and deforestation, while fighting climate change and enhancing biodiversity.
It is also intended to raise awareness on the importance of trees and environmental conservation, create jobs, and inculcate tree growing habits in children and the youth.
Under the initiative, Ghana seeks to plant more the seven million trees nationwide this year alone.
Having acquired some 200 acres of land to plant trees and food, the Regional Minister called on all religious bodies, corporate entities, public institutions and individuals to participate and take personal interest in growing trees.
Acknowledging the power of the pulpit, he urged men of God to tie their prophecies and sermons to tree planting to encourage members who had never planted trees to do so.
“If a prophet told us that we will die tomorrow because we have not planted a tree, we will quickly do so and nurture and protect it with our lives because we don’t want to die,” he said.
Mr Eduamoah also encouraged universities to adopt a system to ensure that each student planted some trees before they completed school, without which they would not be graduated.
“By the time you present your final thesis, you should have planted 10 trees in a community and show where you planted them. If you multiply that by the number of students that come out of the university every year, are we going to be here again?” he quizzed.
For government institutions, he said job seekers must show proof that they had planted some trees in their lives before they were offered employment.
He again suggested to the courts to use tree planting to mitigate sentences, stressing that tree planting must be internalised.
“For instance, if a person is handed a six-month jail term and their family is able to plant some 500 trees, the sentence could be reduced to four or three,” he explained.
Mr Eduamoah bemoaned the destructive nature of development and agricultural practices and called for a change in attitude.
He said: “If we are to have an impact and be successful in what we are trying to do today, we need to change our behaviour. Because our practices have been that you are going to plant one tree but at the end of the year you might have destroyed 200 trees.
“If we stop growing trees and begin to protect what we have already, we will be doing very well than attempting to spend huge monies to grow trees while our destructive activities are so many. We need to stop that.”
The Minister insisted on a system to account for all trees that had been planted to ensure they were not left to die.
“We have destroyed our environment, and we need to be intentional about the way we restore it,” he stated, adding that they would go around in five months’ time to monitor the trees.
Mr Emmanuel Owusu-Nkwantabisa, Regional Director, Forestry Commission, announced that the region was producing 500,000 seedlings of various species for distribution.
The region is aiming to establish 700 hectares of forest plantation, distribute 100,000 seedlings for amenity planting, 300,000 seedlings for trees on farm and undertake enrichment planting in 150 hectares of forest reserves.
The seedlings, Mr Owusu-Nkwantabisa said, were being distributed from all Forestry Commission offices and selected locations across the country and in the region and urged all citizens and residents to partake in the exercise.
“I implore all of us to come together to grow trees to restore our forests. Let us come together to plant trees to restore our degraded lands and let us come together to grow trees to restore our water bodies/
“Let us make the ‘Tree for Life’ initiative succeed and together we will win,” he said.
Officers of the Commission led by the Regional Director, later joined the University of Cape Coast and the Catholic Church in Cape Coast to plant more commemorative trees.
Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah, a member of the Communications Team of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has boldly told the Office of the Special Prosecutor that the NPP has hidden the former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta in a room.
According to him, the NDC must provide the former CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Christine Attionu Tamaklo for the NPP to also provide Ken Ofori Atta.
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has stated that it has not yet received any injunction notice from the court or the National Labour Commission (NLC) concerning its ongoing strike.
This follows the NLC securing an interlocutory injunction against the association’s strike after declaring the action illegal. The injunction was granted by the High Court’s Industrial and Labour Division in Accra on June 5, 2025.
The GRNMA began the strike to protest delays in implementing their 2024 Collective Agreement, which includes unpaid allowances and delayed postings. The industrial action has led to significant disruptions in healthcare delivery across the country.
Despite the court order, GRNMA insists that until they officially receive the injunction notice, the strike will continue, underscoring the popular struggle motto: “Aluta continua” (the struggle continues).
Speaking to in an interview with Citi News on Friday June 6, Joseph Krampah, Public Relations Officer of the GRNMA, explained that while the association respects the law and the courts, they cannot act on any legal documents they have not been served.
“They think that they should serve us a letter; we can’t prevent them, but what constitutes an illegal strike? When in Ghana has the Labour Commission said that this strike is legal? It is only illegal when they don’t inform your office about the intended strike, and we did—you had the letter,” Krampah said.
Adding, “If you are declaring it as illegal or whatever and you are bringing injunction, that is your job to do, and we respect the court and the NLC very much. We are law-abiding people. But just that things that we have not seen, we cannot act on them. I am saying that we haven’t received any letter. None of the executives have been served any letter about that. So till we know that, aluta continua.”
Ukraine and Ghana have committed to advancing bilateral cooperation in cybersecurity, digitalisation, and information technology following a high-level virtual meeting between officials of both countries.
The engagement, which took place between Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister and Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Anton Demokhin, and Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Information Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, focused on deepening collaboration in critical areas such as cyber defence, artificial intelligence, innovation development, and digital governance.
According to a statement issued by the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two nations expressed a shared interest in fostering government-to-government and business-to-business cooperation across the digital space, as part of broader efforts to strengthen ties between Kyiv and Accra.
“The growing dynamic of Ukrainian-Ghanaian dialogue at the highest political level, as well as between our foreign ministers, clearly demonstrates the mutual interest of Ukraine and Ghana in developing broad bilateral cooperation,” said Demokhin.
“We commend Ghana’s Digital Agenda as a timely step towards the global digital economy and believe that Ukrainian experience would support the initiatives on agenda.”
Demokhin briefed his Ghanaian counterpart on Ukraine’s achievements in digital transformation, cybersecurity resilience, and the use of innovative technologies to enhance public services and governance.
He also highlighted ongoing efforts to connect Ukrainian IT firms with global markets through platforms such as Code-UA.
The Ghanaian minister, Samuel Nartey George, lauded Ukraine’s advancements and expressed interest in leveraging Ukrainian expertise to strengthen Ghana’s own cybersecurity systems.
He also showed keen interest in adopting AI-driven public administration tools, establishing the role of Chief Digital Transformation Officers (CDTOs) within government institutions, and improving nationwide digital literacy.
“We are eager to learn from Ukraine’s experiences and strengthen our systems for greater resilience and innovation,” Mr George said. He stressed the importance of cross-border collaboration in safeguarding digital infrastructure, especially in the face of evolving cyber threats.
Both parties agreed to explore the organisation of a joint Ukrainian-Ghanaian IT forum to facilitate greater engagement between technology firms, public institutions, and investors from both countries. The forum, if realised, will showcase the potential of Ukraine’s technology ecosystem while enabling Ghanaian innovators and stakeholders to forge strategic partnerships.
The dialogue also touched on Ghana’s participation in global efforts to support peace in Ukraine. Demokhin thanked the Government of Ghana for its “principled position and participation in international efforts aimed at achieving a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine.”
The virtual meeting builds on earlier discussions held during the Second Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building, which took place in Geneva from May 13 to 14, 2025. The continued dialogue is part of Ukraine’s broader cyberdiplomacy strategy and signals a growing digital partnership with African states like Ghana.
Officials from Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection also took part in the discussions. Both countries are expected to hold follow-up technical sessions in the coming months to outline detailed areas of cooperation and implementation timelines.
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Frank Davies, legal counsel for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has strongly refuted claims by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) that it has not received any medical report justifying Ofori-Atta’s absence from scheduled appearances.
The OSP, on June 2, alleged that the former minister had failed to submit medical documentation to support his health-related excuse for not appearing before the office. Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng accused Ofori-Atta of acting in bad faith and said the office’s patience had “been exhausted.”
In a sharp rebuttal on Citi Eyewitness News on Friday, June 6, Davies insisted that the medical report was duly filed and served on the OSP as part of court documents submitted on May 27, 2025.
“I have said, time without number, that, for the OSP to say that he hasn’t sighted that medical report is a blatant falsehood, and it is unfortunate that he is holding such a public office,” he stated.
Describing the OSP’s claim as ‘distressing,’ Mr Davies urged the office to uphold a more professional approach in handling such sensitive matters.
“The processes that were filed in court on May 27, 2025, pursuant to the application that was heard by the court on May 28, the medical report was in the bond that was served on the special prosecutor. Unless he doesn’t read his court processes thoroughly,” he stated.
Adding “So, for him to come and say that he hasn’t seen any medical report is a blatant falsehood. And as an officer of the court, I find it distressing.”
Ofori-Atta’s ‘media disclosure’ on ailment afterthought – Sammy Darko
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the Mahama administration’s determination to strengthen the fight against corruption.
She has backed calls for a legal framework that would empower the state to scrutinize and question the unexplained wealth of both public and private officials.
Addressing the issue, she underscored the urgent need for legislation that holds officeholders accountable, revealing that the government plans to table the long-anticipated Conduct of Public Officers Bill before Parliament.
Accra, June 5, GNA – The Mankranso District Police Command, in collaboration with the Ahafo Ano South West District Assembly, has seized weapons and mining equipment at illegal mining sites in Mpasaaso and Achiase.
The move was part of efforts to clamp down on galamsey activities in the areas.
A release issued by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Atsu Ahianyo, Head of the Regional Command Public Relations Unit, stated that officers retrieved a loaded CAL 9mm pistol, four pump-action guns, 12 live BB cartridges, five live AA cartridges, and five excavators.
DSP Ahianyo indicated that the five excavators had been impounded and were secured at the Ahafo Ano South West District Assembly, while the firearms and ammunition remained in police custody for further investigations.
“During the operation, several illegal miners who were actively engaged in unauthorised mining activities fled the scene upon sighting the approaching security team, abandoning various items and equipment,” he said.
The Regional Police Command commended officers and stakeholders involved in the operation and urged the public to support law enforcement efforts by providing credible information leading to the arrest and prosecution of illegal miners.
Dr Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei narrating her confrontation with thugs to the media
The Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund, Dr Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, and her anti-galamsey taskforce faced a dangerous confrontation at Bui Sobinso in the Ashanti Region, after arresting six Chinese illegal miners.
Heavily-armed men reportedly ambushed the team, demanding the release of the detainees.
According to a 3news.com report from June 5, 2025, Dr Bissiw-Kotei expressed confusion and anger, stating that local police had instructed the thugs to obstruct their convoy.
“It is all confusing. The police here asked them to block us but we are taking the illegal miners to the regional police headquarters,” she fumed.
Footage shared on TV3’s X account on June 5, 2025, showed the armed assailants blocking the taskforce’s movement and ordering them to remain in their vehicle.
Watch footage below:
Illegal miners clash with the anti-galamsey task force team at Akomfere, a village in the Atwima Mponua district of the Ashanti Region.#TV3GHpic.twitter.com/jh2qppivc0
Beyoncé signed off the first night of her London residency by telling fans she was “blessed” to get to do what she loves by performing on stage.
She stormed through a seven-act set at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, treating the audience to a spectacle that lasted just shy of three hours.
But despite this being the first opportunity for fans to enjoy the singer’s country era in person, slow ticket sales and high prices have been the hot topic around the tour.
Promoters slashed some ticket prices in the run-up to shows in a bid to fill the stadium, prompting some of those who bought seats in advance to feel short-changed.
Beyoncé’s rodeo rumbled into London, bringing with it every country cliché you could think of – cowboy hats, horseshoes, tassels and even a gold mechanical bull.
The 40-song setlist relied heavily on tracks from 2024’s Cowboy Carter, which was met with critical acclaim, including taking the top album prize at this year’s Grammy Awards.
Every element of the performance was flawless, from the 43-year-old superstar’s stunning array of costume changes (each one featuring more rhinestones than the last) to the seamless transitions between songs and musical themes.
Much of the talk around the US leg of this tour, which took place in April and May, was the inclusion of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 13-year-old daughter Blue Ivy, who reportedly begged her parents to dance on the Renaissance tour in 2023, but was denied the opportunity.
She made several appearances throughout the show, earning thunderous applause whilst dancing to an instrumental performance of her mum’s 2006 hit Deja Vu.
The teenager certainly seemed to enjoy her moment in the spotlight, unlike her younger sister, Rumi, who came on stage during Protector, shyly mouthing the words whilst being held by Beyoncé.
The show, which is called The Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour as a way of referencing black performers who were segregated from the country scene, often paid homage in its interludes to these artists.
Beyoncé herself previously hinted about being rejected from the country music world in the past, and throughout the performance, it felt like she was wrestling with this idea.
She blended some of her biggest hits into Cowboy Carter tracks, such as Freedom and Diva, almost to prove that she belonged in this space.
Thursday night’s performance certainly showed she is more than qualified to be a country singer, but perhaps that a 60,000 seater stadium is not the best arena for it.
As the night drew darker, Beyoncé delivered an act comprised of tracks from her house-inspired album Renaissance, which immediately lifted the crowd into a party mood.
LED wristbands lit up in an array of colours as she belted out Alien Superstar and I’m That Girl – which certainly got the best reaction from fans of the night.
Similarly, a section of old classics such as Crazy In Love and Irreplaceable had the crowd singing every word, proving perhaps that a few more classics wouldn’t have gone amiss.
Beyoncé performed to more thousands of fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
‘The pricing left a sour taste’
With crowds on their feet, it was difficult to see how sold out the stadium actually was, but with just hours to go until the show, there were still thousands of tickets available for sale online.
Despite the tour only stopping in two European cities – London and Paris – the remaining eight dates are not sold out.
Beyoncé’s tour has the highest top-priced ticket of any artist visiting the UK in 2025 at £950, with the cheapest costing £71.
Some seats that were sold in the Beyhive fan presale for £620, excluding fees, are next to seats that were available this week for £141.60 without fees.
Zulkarnain Sadali flew from Singapore to London to watch Beyoncé perform live and bought a ticket in the pre-sale, which he said cost him “more than £700”.
“A couple of weeks ago I checked my ticket and then curiosity got the best of me and I checked the same ticket, or same category, and the price was around £300,” he told the BBC.
“I’m really excited for [the show], but I will say the dynamic pricing really left a sour taste in my mouth.”
Another fan, Holly Whiteman, said she “panic bought” Beyoncé tickets in a fan pre-sale on Ticketmaster, which were “way up in the nosebleeds” and cost £170 each, when she had initially set a budget of £100.
“Fast forward a few days later, the tickets went on general sale through Tottenham Hotspur and I found tickets for the same show in both the same row and the same section for a much cheaper price,” she told the BBC.
“I believe they were at least £50-£70 cheaper per ticket.”
Sadali said that despite feeling short-changed, it had not dented his excitement for the tour.
“It’s really about the Beyoncé experience, you’re not gonna get it anywhere else and I know this sounds like a contradiction, it’s worth every cent,” he said.
Whiteman said the process had left her a bit “disappointed”, but she was still looking forward to the tour.
Beyoncé’s tickets are some of the most expensive for UK tours this summer
A Ticketmaster spokesperson told the BBC they do “not use surge pricing or dynamic algorithms to adjust ticket prices”, adding that event organisers are responsible for the pricing structures.
“Since tickets typically go on sale at least 3-6 months before the event, organisers may review prices at key points leading up to the show, but they make any adjustments, not an algorithm,” they also added.
The BBC also contacted tour promoter Live Nation for comment.
Ticketing expert Reg Walker put the lack of sold-out shows down to several factors, including “overexposure” after her last UK stadium tour, which played five nights at the same venue in 2023.
And the ticket prices are “eye-watering”, he told the BBC.
“You might be able to afford to go to one of her concerts where you’re effectively paying, in some categories, the same amount of money as a small holiday, but you can’t do that in consecutive years.
“The pricing strategy on tickets was clearly far too high,” he added.
Walker said there were a lot of “affordably priced” tours coming up – but with so many artists visiting the UK this summer, fans may be picking and choosing who they pay to go and see.
Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, Kendrick Lamar, and SZA are all embarking on stadium tours over the coming months, with Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Chapell Roan and Drake headlining festivals.
We came from Nigeria, Ghana is our Aburokyire That’s why we dress Akata Uniformly — Salah Muslim Boy
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In a video published on June 6, 2025, the group known as the Salah Muslim Boys shared that, although they trace their origins to Niger, they consider Ghana their “aburokyire”—an Akan term meaning “overseas” or “foreign land” . They explained that their migration journey brought them to Ghana several years ago, where they have since integrated into the local Muslim community. By referring to Ghana as their aburokyire, they underscore both a sense of belonging and the acknowledgment that they live outside their country of birth .
During the discussion, the Salah Muslim Boys emphasized that their shared cultural identity is reflected in the way they dress “akata” uniformly . In Ghanaian parlance, “akata” commonly refers to Western-style or American-influenced clothing—a sartorial choice that, for them, signifies solidarity and a bridge between their Nigerien roots and Ghanaian environment. By adopting this style collectively, they aim to present a unified front, demonstrating both their integration into Ghanaian society and their respect for contemporary urban Muslim fashion .
Beyond attire, the group touched on how living as migrants in Ghana has shaped their communal activities and religious practices. They noted that, despite linguistic and cultural differences, their faith in Islam has provided a unifying framework, allowing them to navigate daily life, attend mosque together, and participate in local Ramadan iftars. This blending of Nigerien heritage with Ghanaian social dynamics—encapsulated by their choice of calling Ghana “aburokyire” and dressing “akata”—underscores the hybrid identity they’ve cultivated, balancing respect for ancestral traditions with adaptation to their new home .
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has described the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as Ghana’s strongest and most effective tool in the fight against corruption.
Speaking at the high level conference Ghana’s anti corruption architecture, held on the theme, “Revitalising the Anti-Corruption Architecture in Africa: Ghana’s Accountability Journey,” in Accra on Friday June 6, he highlighted the distinctive nature of the OSP, describing it as a “unique and never-before-seen remedy” specifically designed to address the longstanding shortcomings in Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts.
“The OSP model represents our best bet in tackling corruption and upon this architecture, it is a unique and never before seen remedy designed as a cure of the inadequacies of the traditional methods we have previously adopted,” he said.
According to him, unlike previous approaches that lacked full enforcement authority, the OSP is empowered with genuine legal and prosecutorial powers, granting it full independence in initiating investigations and prosecuting corruption-related offenses.
“The model retains total control over the initiation of the conduct of investigations and the institutions of criminal proceedings,” he explained.
He also noted that the OSP framework ensures political neutrality and non-selectiveness, giving it the ability to pursue corruption cases without interference or bias.
“For the first time in our history, the OSP model forcefully carries the fight against corruption not only in the province of public officers and public life, but also among politically exposed persons and persons in the private sector,” he added.
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Tema, June 06,GNA-AbibiNsroma Foundation and the Tema Metro Education Directorate have initiated a Plastic Litter Management Assessment programme for schools within Tema Central Constituency to mark World Environment Day.
Riding on the theme for this year: “Ending Plastic Pollution”, the collaboration was hinged on fifteen indicators carefully designed to assess the schools performance in how they manage the use of plastics toward Zero Plastic waste and improved sanitation.
Some of the indicators had to do with separation of refuse, type of bins, revenue from the sale of segregated plastics, other environmental initiatives, presence of refuse dump, signs of burning and recycling.
The Team embarked on an unannounced visit to the selected five schools to get first hand information on their activities.
According to Mr Robert Amiteye,Convenor, AbibiNsroma Foundation, “it was a good opportunity for us to experience the true state of the prevailing environmental sanitation situation.”
He said, through observations and interactive engagement with some of the facilitators and learners the exercise was conducted.
The schools were Tema Technical Institute, Chemu Senior High, Tema Industrial Technical Vocational Institute, Presbyterian Senior High and Methodist Day Senior High.
“This assessment initiative will be extended to the Primary and Junior High School levels to help scale up efforts to combat the plastic litter menace.”
The assessment team members included Mrs, Bernice Ofori, Tema Metro Director of Education, Lawyer Akua Obimpeh, Lawyer Henry Teitey Tetteh-Afi, the Senior High School Coordinator, and Madam Nancy Tetteh, the School Health Education Programme Coordinator.
Other supporting institutions and personalities during the maiden assessment included Madam Doris Gorman of the Tema Metro Information Services Department and Madam Erica Amoako-Attah of the National Youth Authority.
The exercise was led by Bob T.K Amiteye of AbibiNsroma Foundation.
The accessors were very happy to see the commitment by the schools in managing plastic litter as resource material.
Mr. Amiteye indicated that there was a need to “increase education on positive behavioural actions to improve sanitation in our surroundings.”
Inadequate collection of plastic litter for recycling prevails as one of the challenges and citizens ought to be environmentally responsible, he added.
The assessment report will be shared with the schools to appreciate their performance.
The World.Environment day is celebratrd annually on 5th June to raise awareness on the fragile nature of the environment and how to protect it.
This year’s celebration was on theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution.” GNA
Rapper Tulenkey calls on Ghanaians to support Shatta Wale’s ShaXi business
Ghanaian rapper, Chief Osei Bonsu, also known in the music scene as Tulenkey, has commended his colleague, Shatta Wale, for creating jobs in the country through his ShaXi business.
He said the partnership between Shatta Wale’s ShaXi and the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) is a good initiative for people to get jobs.
He remarked, “I think the partnership between Shatta Wale’s ShaXi and the Youth Employment Agency is a good initiative for people to get jobs.
“We always complain of unemployment in Ghana, so Shatta Wale is helping to get a lot of the guys employed through ShaXi,” he said.
In an interview with Amansan Krakye, Tulenkey said Ghanaians should use the same energy they used in criticising Shatta Wale to applaud his initiative.
“The same energy that people use to condemn and criticise Shatta Wale when he speaks his mind, let’s use the same energy to applaud him,” he added.
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The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called for the swift establishment of an independent mediation body to resolve the ongoing impasse between the government and striking nurses and midwives.
He said the nationwide strike by nurses and midwives has entered its fourth day, severely impacting hospitals and leaving patients stranded, according to a report by myjoyonline.com.
He expressed deep concern over the public health implications and has called for immediate mediation to resolve the dispute, which stems from delays in implementing the agreed conditions of service for the professionals.
“We want to be very objective. An independent body should come in here. The independent body will be able to look into the face of the Minister of Health or Minister of Finance and say, ‘You are supposed to do this, so let’s go this route,” he said.
He emphasised the need for an independent body to mediate the dispute, allowing for an objective assessment and resolution.
This body, he suggested, could impartially guide both parties towards a solution, holding all stakeholders accountable.
Nana Sarfo Oduro is an Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA)
Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Nana Sarfo Oduro, has fired back at Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams, following his recent remark describing some Ghana Premier League club owners as “clueless”.
Following the abrupt end of the match between Basake Holy Stars and Nations FC, Mr Adams has taken a swipe at a section of club owners in Ghana football.
The much-anticipated clash, held at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park last Sunday, ended midway through the second half following Nations FC’s controversial walk-off over a penalty decision.
However, Nana Oduro Sarfo, speaking on Adom TV’s “Fire for Fire”, condemned the minister’s remarks, arguing that such public criticism was inappropriate and demonstrated a lack of understanding of how football administration works.
“I don’t think the Minister for Health will stand in the public and criticise owners of private hospitals and tell them they are clueless. If the Minister for Sports understands football, he wouldn’t have said some club owners are clueless.”
He added that he believes the blame lies partially with the GFA itself, admitting they failed to properly engage the Minister with relevant football governance materials upon his assumption of office.
“I will blame the GFA, including myself. When he came into office, we should have given him the code of ethics, disciplinary code, statutes and regulations of the FA.”
He also challenged the minister’s understanding of administrative procedures in football matters.
“I heard him saying he is waiting for the match report. From who? The match reports come to the GFA, not the minister,” he said.
In a direct appeal to the Presidency, Oduro called for a revamp of the Ministry’s approach to sports management.
“I will plead with the President of Ghana to make the Sports Ministry active so that Ministers will get something to do and not talk about things they don’t know. If the Minister of Sports was doing his job well, the various sports stadiums would not be in a deplorable state,” he added.
Meanwhile, the GFA has confirmed that they have launched an investigation into the violence at Ayinase.
Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou was wanted by France for several crimes, including armed extortion
One of the suspected masterminds behind a string of violent kidnappings in France of people linked to the cryptocurrency trade was detained Tuesday in Morocco, France’s justice minister said.
Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, a 24-year-old French-Moroccan citizen from just outside Paris, was wanted by France for several crimes, including armed extortion and kidnapping as part of a criminal gang, according to the “red notice” for him published by Interpol and Moroccan state media.
French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin thanked Morocco on X for detaining the man, citing the “excellent judicial cooperation” between the two countries.
Bajjou had “multiple bladed weapons of different sizes” in his possession when he was taken into custody, as well as “dozens of mobile phones and communication devices” and a sum of money allegedly related to criminal activities, Moroccan state media reported.
The man was apprehended, weeks after the latest kidnapping attempt in Paris, near Tangier in northern Morocco, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV. He is allegedly linked to a string of violent crimes related to crypto funds dating back to at least January 21 of this year.
In January, David Balland, cofounder of a crypto wallet company, and his partner, were kidnapped in central France with their attackers cutting off one of Balland’s fingers as part of a 10-million euro ($11,430,000) ransom demand. The couple were later freed by elite French policemen, according to BFMTV.
Bajjou is also suspected of involvement in the May kidnapping of another man working in the crypto industry, who also had one of his fingers cut off before his release, per BFMTV.
Later that month, the daughter of the CEO of French cryptocurrency platform Paymium was saved by passers-by from a daylight kidnapping attempt in Paris, with Bajjou suspected to have been involved, BFMTV reported.
On May 30, 25 people aged between 16 and 23 were put under official investigation in Paris, suspected of involvement in a kidnapping in May in Paris and an attempted kidnapping in the western French city of Nantes.
Accra, June 06, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has justified Parliament’s passage of an amendment to the Energy Sector Levies Act (ESLA) introducing a GH¢1 increase in the energy sector recovery levy.
“This decision, though difficult, is necessary and justifiable,” President Mahama stated when he formally received the final report of the National Economic Dialogue from Dr Ishmael Yamson at the Presidency, in Accra.
President Mahama said the additional revenue projected was $5.7 billion cedis annually.
This revenue, he said, would be strictly referenced to pay legacy energy debt, finance ongoing fuel purchases, and avert the risk of recurring power shortages.
The President said Funds from this levy would not be subject to the hazards of the Consolidated Fund.
He said the Fund would be regularly audited and audit reports made public to ensure its transparent use.
President Mahama said while initially much of this revenue would go into the purchase of fuel to ensure a stable supply of electricity, with the ongoing developments in the upstream sector, they expect to receive more gas from ENI, Sankofa, and Jubilee and TEN fields.
He said with the assurance of supply of more gas through the West Africa Gas Pipeline, they expected to substantially reduce the use of liquid fuels in the nation’s energy mix.
“At that stage, the resources generated by this increased levy will be channeled to pay down accumulated legacy debts in the power sector,” the President said.
President Mahama explained that with the recent gains in macro stability and strengthening of the Ghanaian city, the levy was not expected to result in any immediate fuel price increases at the pump.
“We are fully aware of the burden this will place on households and businesses, but I want to assure Ghanaians that this decision was not taken lightly,” he said.
Touching on the National Economic Dialogue, President Mahama said the dialogue recognised growing energy sector liabilities as the greatest existential threat to fiscal consolidation and macroeconomic stability.
“Our energy sector carries a debt burden of over $3.1 billion, with an estimated $1.8 billion more required to finance fuel procurements for uninterrupted thermal power generation in the coming months,” he stated.
He noted that if left unaddressed, this situation significantly threatens national productivity and industrial growth.
“While we have devised a strategy to liquidate this debt and staunch the bleeding in the power sector, we must take advantage of recent gains created by appreciation in the value of our currency to accelerate the solution to our energy sector challenges,” President Mahama said.
He said furthermore, the Government would continue working to reduce systemic inefficiencies in the energy procurement and distribution sectors, while enhancing targeted social interventions for vulnerable groups, as well as reforming the tax system for growth and fairness.
He said another central recommendation of the dialogue was to reform Ghana’s overcomplicated, distortionary tax regime, which had become both a disincentive to investment and a burden on the ordinary citizen.
He said accordingly, the Government had moved to repeal four punitive and counterproductive taxes within the first 90 days of this administration, namely the Electronic Transfer Levy, which was known as the E-levy Tax, the Emissions Levy, and the Betting Tax.
He said additionally, they were undertaking a comprehensive rationalization of the Value Added Tax (VAT) regime to remove cascading effects and restore predictability and fairness in VAT taxes.
President Mahama said after stakeholder consultation and parliamentary review, these changes would take effect from September 2025.
He said their goal was to have a leaner, simpler, pro-business tax framework that supports growth and compliance.
Dr Ishmael Yamson, the Chairman of the National Economic Dialogue, said they were confident that the President would find their recommendations useful as he leads the resetting Ghana agenda.
He recommended to the President institutionalisation of the National Economic Dialogue into a permanent consultative mechanism.
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has dismissed calls for the public disclosure of asset declarations by public officers, arguing that such a move would be counterproductive and could expose individuals to unnecessary risk.
Speaking at the High-Level Conference on Ghana’s anti-corruption architecture, held under the theme, “Revitalising the Anti-Corruption Architecture in Africa: Ghana’s Accountability Journey,” in Accra on Friday, June 6, he stated firmly that he does not support the idea of making declared assets available for public scrutiny.
“I do not and I will not add my voice to calls for the publication of assets for public scrutiny. In our experience, it will be unhelpful and would merely subject public officers to inordinate public curiosity and a specter of the real likelihood of reprisals against the assets,” he said.
The Special Prosecutor emphasised that instead of full public disclosure, what would strengthen the system is a transparent and functional framework that verifies asset declarations and ensures compliance.
“In my estimation, publication of who has declared or has not declared his assets in the context of a workable asset verification and treason model would be sufficient to assure the integrity of the asset declaration system,” he added.
His comments come amid growing public demand for increased transparency and accountability among public officials, particularly regarding wealth accumulation while in office. Civil society groups and anti-corruption campaigners have often advocated for the full publication of asset declarations to deter corruption and promote integrity.
However, Mr. Agyebeng insists that striking a balance between transparency and the protection of individual rights remains essential for an effective anti-corruption regime.
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A stunning prophecy made months ago by renowned Ghanaian prophet, Apostle Francis Amoako Attah, appears to be unfolding in real time as a dramatic public feud erupts between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.
On multiple occasions, dating as far back as January 5, 2025, Apostle Amoako Attah warned that the close alliance between Trump and Musk would not last.
Speaking during church services and on radio broadcasts, the Global Seer predicted that betrayal, political tension, and outside influence would fracture their relationship, a prophecy now gaining widespread attention.
“A Pharaoh Who Knew Not Joseph”
Apostle Amoako Attah invoked a Biblical analogy during his prophecy, saying, “There will come a time when certain people will come into Donald Trump’s life who wouldn’t know how Elon Musk helped him. They will say things to break that relationship; tension will rise between them.”
He compared the shift to the scriptural moment when a new Pharaoh rose who did not remember Joseph’s contributions to Egypt.
At the time, the prophecy seemed implausible. Musk had donated nearly $200 million to support Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign, and the President responded by appointing Musk to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a newly established federal body.
A Sudden and Shocking Fallout
However, in a dramatic turn of events this week, the alliance between Trump and Musk crumbled.
The fallout began with a public disagreement over Trump’s sweeping new tax policy.
Musk, in a series of explosive social media posts, not only criticized the policy but went further, suggesting Trump should be impeached and alleging, without evidence, that the President was mentioned in the controversial “Epstein files.”
Trump responded with fury, calling Musk “a man who has lost his mind” and stating he was “not particularly” interested in reconciliation.
The President also threatened to cut federal contracts and subsidies to Musk’s companies, marking a complete breakdown in what was once a powerful political partnership.
The Warning on Betrayal and Impeachment
On May 30, 2025, Apostle Amoako Attah again took to the airwaves with an ominous message: “Trump is going to face a betrayal and if he is not careful, he will be impeached… If we do not pray for him, from June 3rd to his birthday on the 14th, something will happen.”
He specifically referenced Musk, saying “from the Musk man” would come part of the challenge Trump would face.
Though no impeachment proceedings have officially begun, Musk’s public accusation and calls for Trump’s removal from office have intensified scrutiny in Washington, with political commentators and legal analysts speculating on the potential fallout.
A Prophecy Confirmed?
With the Trump-Musk feud now dominating international headlines, many are pointing to Apostle Amoako Attah’s months-old prophetic declarations as a chilling foreshadowing of the current events.
In his most recent statements, the Apostle warned that by 2027, the relationship between the two men would be completely severed, a claim that now appears more realistic than ever.
As the world watches the deepening rift between the most powerful man in politics and the richest man in tech, attention is also turning to the prophetic voices that foresaw the storm long before it broke.
President John Mahama has announced bold steps aimed at strengthening Islamic education in Ghana and supporting Muslim students across the country.
Addressing Muslims gathered at the Black Star Square for the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, the President said he had instructed the Minister for Education to work closely with the Islamic Education Unit to boost its operations. This includes hiring and training more qualified Arabic instructors to improve teaching in Islamic schools.
“I have directed the Minister of Education to begin engagement with the Islamic Education Unit to strengthen its operations and expand the recruitment and training of qualified Arabic instructors across the country,” he said. “We aim to ensure that Arabic education is no longer marginalised and that Islamic schools have the necessary resources to thrive.”
President Mahama also disclosed that the Director General of the Scholarship Secretariat has been tasked with developing a dedicated support programme for Muslim students pursuing higher education. The scheme, he explained, would focus on disciplines such as medicine, law, ICT, engineering, and the social sciences.
“This is part of our broader equity agenda to empower all segments of our society to contribute meaningfully to national development,” he added.
Turning to the economy, the President reassured Ghanaians that his government is taking urgent steps to ease economic hardship. “Prices were high, jobs were scarce, and hope was dimmed, but I want you to know that we’re working with focus and urgency to turn things around,” he said. “Our economic reset agenda is anchored on stabilising the cedi, cutting wasteful expenditures, creating jobs, and supporting local industries.”
He noted that inflation is gradually declining, the cedi is gaining stability, and investor confidence is being restored. “We are taking concrete steps to bring lasting relief to Ghanaian households from the hardship,” he said.
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The President also encouraged youth in Zongo communities and inner cities to take advantage of government employment initiatives. “I urge you to take advantage of government’s new initiatives, especially the National Apprenticeship Programme so that you can develop skills for the world of work,” he said. “Also take advantage of the Adwumawura Programme, which enables you to start your own business with capital and mentorship.”
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, in a message of peace, expressed gratitude to Allah for the stability in the country. “Experiencing peace, we as Muslims and followers of other faiths are able to sit together and consult ourselves and relate in peace,” he said. “It is the desire of Allah that we express thankfulness to Him.”
He also offered prayers for the President and his team, saying, “I pray unto Allah to grant him his support. All those following him in terms of the appointees, I pray that Allah will grant them the ability to give him the adequate support he needs.”
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Winneba (C/R), June 06, GNA-All the 26 members of Effutu Municipal Assembly, have unanimously endorsed Reverend Atta Mensah, President’s nominee for the position of Effutu Municipal Chief Executive (MCE).
Rev Mensah received 100 percent from the Assembly, made up of 18 elected and eight government appointees.
He expressed his appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for nominating him for the position and assured that he would execute his mandate in accordance with the rules and regulations pertaining to the post.
He thanked the assembly members for overwhelmingly endorsing him, and all who worked behind the scenes for a smooth and peaceful election.
Rev Mensah promised to work with the traditional council, assembly members, unit committee members, and staff of the Effutu Municipal Assembly to develop the area to meet the dreams and aspirations of the Effutu community.
Officials of Effutu Electoral Commission led by its Director, Ms Stephanie Henrietta Obeng-Darko supervised the election.
Mr Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, the Central Regional Minister, later swore him into office and urged the assembly members to put aside partisan politics and unite to develop the Area.
“You have a crucial role to play by supporting the MCE to address the many challenges the entire people in the area face to better their lots,” the Minister said.
Among personalities who graced the occasion were executives of the Central Region National Democratic Congress led by Professor Richard Asiedu, Effutu New Patriotic Party Executives led by the Chairman, Mr Joseph Nicholas Bondzie, some religious leaders, civil society organisations as well as some security personnel, deployed to maintain law and order.
It would be recalled that on Monday, May 05, the Assembly outrightly rejected one Mr Abraham Arthur who was earlier nominated by the President for the position.
Mr Arthur, an educationist did not meet the threshold of two-thirds majority of members present, required to be elected as the MCE when he had only nine votes.
Hence, the President nominated Rev Atta Mensah for the position.
The three armed robbers were jailed 64 years by the Wa Circuit Court | File photo
Three men involved in a series of armed robberies in the Upper West Region have been sentenced to a combined 64 years in prison by the Wa Circuit Court.
The convicts: Adinan Mahmoud alias Okra, Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, and Abdulai Kipo, were found guilty of multiple counts of conspiracy to commit crime and robbery.
Okra, 25, a notorious figure previously on the police wanted list, was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment with hard labor after pleading guilty.
He was arrested on May 31, 2025, at his hideout in Sandemuni, a suburb of Wa, following an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
According to a 3news.com report on June 6, 2025, it said Mahmoud was arraigned on June 2, 2025, and convicted the same day.
His accomplice, Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, was sentenced on June 3 to 13 years’ imprisonment, and then handed an additional 15-year sentence the following day, bringing his total jail term to 28 years.
The third convict, Abdulai Kipo, received an 18-year sentence.
Unlike Okra, both Ibrahim and Kipo pleaded not guilty to the charges but were convicted after a full trial.
The case was presided over by Jonathan Avoogo.
The Upper West Regional Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining law and order and bringing all criminals to justice who continue to pose a threat to the region’s security, the report added.
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