A Ghanaian woman living in Israel

An unidentified Ghanaian woman living in Israel has shared a chilling account of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

She has described the terrifying experience of rushing to a bomb shelter as explosions rocked the area.

In a viral video, she narrated the moment chaos broke out, “The bombs have started exploding, it is not easy at all. It is very scary; I urge to be extremely cautious. Let’s remain vigilant from today until Sunday.

“I’m in a lift on my way to the bomb shelter, every house in Israel has one. We cannot even sleep in the afternoon because of the explosions.”

Her remarks come in the wake of tensions between Iran and Israel, with reports of missile and drone strikes triggering sirens and panic across major cities.

Reports say Israel has targeted Iran’s largest nuclear facility in an airstrike on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

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A Ghanaian woman in Israel shares the harrowing situation in the country as she rushes into a bomb shelter following sirens warning of an imminent attack, amid ongoing Iranian strikes. pic.twitter.com/xkxIDUFFu4

— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) June 20, 2025

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Brigadier General Emmanuel W. Ntem, the Commissioner General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, has led a high-level delegation to the Volta Region as part of efforts to assess and strengthen Ghana’s border management systems.  

The visit included inspections of key border points, notably the Aflao Barrier and other critical locations along the country’s eastern frontier.   

The delegation evaluated the current state of infrastructure, security presence, and challenges associated with unapproved routes and informal crossings.  

The visit also provided an opportunity for broader discussions on regional development, infrastructure improvement, and national security priorities related to border governance.  

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, during a meeting with the delegation, expressed concern over the increasing use of unauthorised border routes, which he noted posed significant security and economic risks to the region and the nation at large.   

He called for enhanced inter-agency collaboration to address these vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity of Ghana’s borders.  

Brigadier General Ntem reaffirmed the Boundary Commission’s commitment to supporting regional and national stakeholders in safeguarding Ghana’s territorial boundaries.   

He emphasized the importance of coordinated strategies and capacity building among security agencies to mitigate cross-border threats.  

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Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to support the decision to hold early presidential primaries, describing it as a move that serves the greater good of the party.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Big Issue on Saturday, June 21, he stated that the National Council’s approval of January 31, 2026, as the date for the presidential primaries reflects a broader strategic vision for party unity and stability.

“I think it is in the interest of the party and anybody who has the NPP at heart to support this idea. We are reducing the picture to individual interest, and that is a problem. The National Council is looking at the bigger picture,” he said.

He emphasised that much of the disagreement surrounding the date stems from personal ambitions rather than the party’s long-term welfare, warning that such internal divisions could stall progress.

“If you are running a group, and you decide to rely on pure individual interest, you will never make progress. Our views will always differ. But we must be able to sacrifice the few for the greater good.”

His comments come in response to internal criticism of the party’s timeline, particularly after the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Koduah, announced that the date was proposed by the Constitution Review Committee and ratified by the National Council.

Koduah also clarified that the decision will not be referred back to the delegates’ conference for another round of approval.

While the early primaries have sparked debate within the NPP, Miracles and other party communicators insist the timeline is necessary to ensure a smooth transition, resolve internal disputes, and prepare adequately for the 2028 general elections.

Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred A. Bokpin, has advised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to take a critical look at its current internal election strategy as it prepares to choose a flagbearer for the 2028 general election.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, on Saturday, June 21, Prof. Bokpin expressed concern about the party’s decision to elect a flagbearer before completing elections for other leadership positions at the lower levels of the party.

He believes this approach could affect the unity and strength of the party ahead of the next polls.

“The little I know about Ghana’s politics is that, when it comes to democratic principles, we look to the NPP and how they’ve done it over the years in terms of building the party,” he said.

“A strong party with its structures is most likely to deliver a strong leader that can take them to the next elections.”

He added that the traditional process involves electing polling station, constituency, and regional executives first, before choosing a presidential candidate. However, the NPP appears to be reversing this order, and that, he said, may not serve the party’s best interests.

“I have not followed it closely, but it looks to me that they want to do it the other way round. They now want to elect the flagbearer before they go through the process of electing the other leaders at the lower level,” he noted.

“I am not too sure this will work for the party… whether the current leadership from national to regional to polling station level actually resonate with the grassroots so that we can rely on those ones to choose the flagbearer for us.”

Prof. Bokpin cautioned that while the party’s constitution may allow it to proceed in this order, it should reflect on the broader implications.

“You may use the law to justify this path, but anytime you want to use the law purely to solve every problem, you may miss out on so many things,” he said.

“Your constitution may allow you to do this, but I think you should reflect broadly to ensure that whoever is elected is actually popular within the party, and the party structures can work with the person.”

He also raised concerns about possible internal motives for fast-tracking the flagbearer race. “There is a certain suspicion, I could be wrong, that perhaps this may be done to work to the advantage of a candidate whose popularity may decline if the process takes longer.”

In his view, such a move could affect internal harmony if not managed carefully. “The party should be careful because at the end of the day, you will need the entire party working well in a coordinated manner.”

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Ransford Gyampo is the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority

The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Prof Ransford Gyampo, has stated that he hopes the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng has no bone to pick with the embattled former Minister of Finance, Kenneth Ofori-Atta but he is pursuing the matter out of patriotism.

According to Prof Gyampo, if it is not out of patriotism, then it will not augur well for the reputation of Agyebeng.

Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints on June 21, 2025, Prof Gyampo made this remark while contributing to discussions on the topic on the OSP’s probe of the minister.

Prof Gyampo’s comment comes after some analysts have suggested that Agyebeng should explore other means to get the required information from Ofori-Atta instead of declaring him wanted.

“I hope the OSP is not motivated by vendetta but out of patriotism,” he said.

It would be recalled that Ofori-Atta’s lawyers offered for him to be interrogated through video conferencing, but the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) rejected the offer on the basis that the former Finance Minister has not been charged yet.

There was another suggestion that the OSP should go to wherever Ofori-Atta is and interrogate him.

This was also rejected on the basis that it would cost the taxpayer money to do so.

Reacting to this development, Prof Gyampo stated that caution must be exercised on the issue which has now become sensitive due to the health condition of the former minister.

“it is important to find out if Mr Ofori-Atta is not sick. Because being sick is not an easy matter,” he stated.

“And the OSP, they have in the past started so dramatically but, in the end, we saw nothing. Look at the Cecilia Dapaah case,” he added.

The OSP is investigating Ofori-Atta in link to five high-profile cases during his tenure under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The main cases for which Ken Ofori-Atta is being investigated for include: Petroleum and Minerals Revenue Assurance, Contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Electricity Company Contract Termination, National Cathedral Project to mention a few.

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Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is set to recruit 12,000 young Ghanaians over the next four years as part of a nationwide enlistment programme aimed at strengthening the country’s security and addressing youth unemployment.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, in a Facebook post on June 20, 2025.

According to Dr Boamah, the initiative has received approval from President John Dramani Mahama and forms part of a broader strategy to boost the military’s operational capacity while creating jobs for the youth.

“This nationwide exercise has been approved by President John Mahama. Get ready for a career of service and pride. Make sure you’re medically fit before applying, as the training is intense”, he stated.

He emphasised the physically demanding nature of military life and urged prospective applicants to prioritise their health before applying.

“I worked at the 37 Military Hospital for five years. People have died during military training. You’ll be expected to abandon all forms of normal life”, he cautioned.

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Daniel A. Anim-Prempeh is an economist and a private legal practitioner

Economist and private legal practitioner, Daniel A. Anim-Prempeh, has revealed that despite the significant drop in the Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for May 2025, Ghanaians are yet to feel its impact.

According to him, while the drop in PPI suggests easing cost pressures on producers, the improvement must be sustained over time before it can translate into a better standard of living.

His comment follows the announcement by the Ghana Statistical Service(GSS) of a drop in the PPI from 18.5% in April to 10.25% in May 2025, the lowest rate recorded since 2023.

In an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb Business on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Anim-Prempeh explained that if the current gains are maintained, they could potentially lead to a reduction in the cost of goods and services on the market.

“With such an improved performance, why are people not feeling it in their pockets? It may lead to an improved standard of living if this performance is maintained consistently over time. What it means is that with income levels remaining the same, people will be able to acquire more goods and services because prices will fall,” he noted.

He also cautioned that, for such progress to be sustained and widely felt, structural challenges must be addressed particularly in line with the cost of power and access to affordable capital for businesses.

“We must also pay attention to key factors that may affect the PPI, such as the cost of power or utilities, and also the cost of capital. The cost of capital is very high, and manufacturers are borrowing at high rates,” he added.

Ghana’s PPI has shown a steady decline in recent months, signaling some recovery momentum amid ongoing economic reforms.

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Ho (V/R), June 21, GNA – Brigadier General Emmanuel W. Ntem, the Commissioner General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, has led a high-level delegation to the Volta Region as part of efforts to assess and strengthen Ghana’s border management systems. 

The visit included inspections of key border points, notably the Aflao Barrier and other critical locations along the country’s eastern frontier.  

The delegation evaluated the current state of infrastructure, security presence, and challenges associated with unapproved routes and informal crossings. 

The visit also provided an opportunity for broader discussions on regional development, infrastructure improvement, and national security priorities related to border governance. 

Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, during a meeting with the delegation, expressed concern over the increasing use of unauthorized border routes, which he noted posed significant security and economic risks to the region and the nation at large.  

He called for enhanced inter-agency collaboration to address these vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity of Ghana’s borders. 

Brigadier General Ntem reaffirmed the Boundary Commission’s commitment to supporting regional and national stakeholders in safeguarding Ghana’s territorial boundaries.  

He emphasized the importance of coordinated strategies and capacity building among security agencies to mitigate cross-border threats. 

GNA  

Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Christian Akorlie  

By Christopher Tetteh
 
Sunyani, (Bono), June 21, GNA – Mr Alfred Kwabena Amoah, the Bono Regional Commander of the National Ambulance Service (NAS), has appealed for new vans to improve operational efficiencies of attending to emergencies. 
 
He said the region had 14 vans, however five of them were grounded now due to engine faults, saying the region also required a permanent regional office. 
 
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Sunyani, Mr Amoah called on the government and private organisations to come to their aid. 
 
He said the region had 247 personnel, with 62 of them stationed at the regional office in Sunyani. 

He said the service occupied only three offices which served as both the regional and Sunyani Municipal Offices and a Dispatch Centre. 
 
Mr Amoah said the command had been able to procure an acre of land, and appealed for support towards constructing a befitting regional office. 
 
He said: “A regional office and new vans will position the NAS well to attend to emergency situations effectively”, saying the old vans were procured in 2020 imputing high cost of regular maintenance on the service. 
 
“In fact, our vans have a lifespan of only five years because of the nature of our job and we need public support”, Mr Amoah added, saying the Berekum East and Dormaa Central as well as the Sunyani Municipalities and Tain District required new vans. 
 
Mr Amoah said the service in the region mostly attended to life-threatening conditions of accidents and cardiac attacks, saying the identified challenges impeded timely delivery of the service. 

GNA 

Edited by Dennis Peprah/Christian Akorlie  

Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, a communications team member for Kennedy Agyapong’s flagbearer campaign, has cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against what he describes as an unpopular top-down approach to internal party reforms.

Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, June 21, Dr. Boakye-Danquah disclosed that he had received numerous calls from grassroots members and party delegates who are dissatisfied with the current reform trajectory.

“In terms of my view of top to bottom, I have had a lot of calls from the grassroots of the party who are delegates, who have stated very clearly that this is a very unpopular decision,” he said.

He referenced the Mike Oquaye Committee report, which recommended a broadening of the party’s electoral college. According to Dr. Boakye-Danquah, if the resolutions of the committee are adopted at the upcoming Extraordinary Delegates Congress on July 19, then the reforms must allow former government appointees from the Kufuor and Akufo-Addo eras to participate in delegate voting.

“It will be key to ratify all those expansions—allowing former MMDCEs, former MPs, former CEOs, former Deputy CEOs, former Ministers, former Deputy Ministers… an opportunity to also vote,” he stated.

Dr. Boakye-Danquah warned that the current leadership’s preference for a swift, centralised decision-making process risks alienating the party’s base, especially with such limited time before the next internal elections.

“We don’t think that the top to bottom approach will be ideal because we have a very short time, and I think that it is important that they reconsider that decision,” he urged.

He also called for a full re-election of polling station executives to reflect the proposed expansion from five to seven officers per station, instead of simply adding two people to existing structures.

“There are supposed to be a key election of all polling station executives and not an addition of the already existing five and then you are adding two to it. Because then that will mean that you’re just keeping to the old album as it is,” Dr. Boakye-Danquah cautioned.

His comments come amid growing internal debate within the NPP over how best to reform the party structure ahead of the 2026 internal polls.

Dr. Boakye-Danquah’s concerns echoed those of former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko, who had earlier cautioned the party against prioritising the flagbearer election over other critical internal contests. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 18, Mr. Agyarko described the National Executive Committee’s (NEC) decision as “strategically unsound, politically indefensible, and organisationally reckless,” warning that such a move could destabilise the party’s internal cohesion.

“I have followed with keen interest—and deep concern—the outcome of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Tuesday, 17th June 2025, in Accra, where it was announced that the party will hold polling station executive elections on 6th December 2025, followed by the flagbearer election on 31st January 2026, while deferring elections for electoral area coordinators, constituency, regional, and national executives to dates yet to be announced,” the statement read.

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Justin Frimpong Koduah has confirmed that the party will hold its presidential primaries on January 31, 2026.

This is after the National Council adopted a proposal from the constitution review committee.

However, Justin Frimpong Koduah clarified that the timing of the presidential primaries will not be subject to approval by the delegates conference, as the National Council has already exercised its mandate to approve it.

“The date for our presidential primaries is set for January 31, 2026. That will be the date that we shall hold our presidential primaries. Because there is going to be a proposal or motion for amendment of our constitution, a planning committee has been put in place,” he said.

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Dr John Osae-Kwapong, a Fellow at CDD-Ghana and Project Director of The Democracy Project, has downplayed suggestions that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision to hold its presidential primaries on 31st January, 2026 is unprecedented, stating that the move is not new within the party.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, June 21, Dr Osae-Kwapong noted that the NPP has, in previous election cycles, set early dates to give its flagbearer sufficient time to prepare.

“It is not new. The NPP has done this before. In 2012, for example, the party elected its presidential candidate two years ahead of the election,” he pointed out.

The NPP announced the date following a National Executive Committee and National Council meeting held in Accra, explaining that the early primaries aim to give the flagbearer adequate time to engage the grassroots and unify the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.

According to the approved schedule, nominations will open from 2 to 6 December 2025, with vetting to take place between 9 and 10 December.

Primaries in orphan constituencies begin in August 2025, while those with sitting MPs will be held in April 2026.

So far, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, MP for Bosomtwe, has declared his intention to contest, making the announcement via Facebook on 18 June.

Former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong has also declared his bid, while former Vice-President and 2024 flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is widely expected to run again, enjoying support from several party MPs who in the course of the week, called on him to pledge support.

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By Florence Afriyie Mensah

Kumasi, June 21, GNA – Construction of a modern and sustainable airport city has begun in Kumasi, positioning the Ashanti Regional capital as Ghana’s future hub for aviation and luxury.  

The Airport City Kumasi, situated on a 50-acre land, will house Ghana’s first smart and eco-friendly residential and recreational facilities to transform the city’s skyline. 

The project, expected to be completed in two and half years, will boost economic activities and foster convenience for visitors both home and abroad. 

The first phase of the project will comprise suites of one to three-bedroom apartments, sky suites and penthouses, offering residents the convenience of connecting to any part of the world from the comfort of their homes. 

Mr. Stephen Owusu, Founder, HDG Homes, developers of the Airport City Kumasi, at a sod-cutting ceremony, explained that the project was a modern smart sustainable city that would rival most of the top developments within Africa. 

It will be partitioned into Kensington Heights – a luxury apartments, Greenwich – a luxury residential home, Best Western Premier Hotel – a five star hotel, and Cinnamon, a Grade A office complex to redefine the living experience in Kumasi and accelerate economic growth in the Ashanti Region. 

Mr. Owusu believed it was the right time to build such a city in the heart of Ghana, adding that the vision was to create a city with well-constructed roads, pavements, underground gutters and bike lanes.  

The project also comes with a lot of greenery meant to recreate the glory days of Kumasi as the “garden city.” 

Professor Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Woahene, Otumfuo’s Hiahene, commended the private investors for coming on board for the project, adding that modernizing the city is a step in the right direction. 

He observed that it is the most ambitious private-sector led project designed to make consequential impacts in Kumasi. 

The Hiahene called on African entrepreneurs to step forward and be prepared to take the risks of investing in sustainable developments to position the continent to compete on the global market. 

Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, commenting on the ongoing infrastructural transformation, observed that the government was keen on housing and city beautification.  

He noted that Ghana faced a housing deficit of almost 1.8 million, with the Ashanti region accounting for 5.4 per cent. 

According to him, the lack of adequate and conducive housing negatively impacted several sectors, including education, sanitation, city beautification and public health. 

GNA 

Edited by Yussif Ibrahim/Christian Akorlie  

Wamkele Mene is the Secretary-General of AfCFTA

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the AfCFTA Secretariat have held the 2025 IATF (Intra-African Trade Fair) Ghana High-Level Roadshow as part of a series of events ahead of the 2025 IATF to be held in Algiers, Algeria, from September 4-10, 2025.

The IATF (Intra-African Trade Fair) 2025 Ghana High-Level Roadshow is a key event aimed at boosting intra-African trade and investment, particularly within the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The roadshow is part of a series of events by the organizers to galvanize interest for the IATF2025 which serves as a platform for businesses, investors, and other stakeholders to connect, share information, and explore opportunities within the African market.

In his address at the Ghana High-Level Roadshow of the 2025 IATF, the Secretary General of the AfCFTA, Wamkele Mene expressed joy that all roads will be leading to Algiers, Algeria this September for the fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025), which is Africa’s premier trade and investment event offering an unparalleled platform for the exchange of trade and investment information stating that it is a marketplace of ideas, opportunities, and partnerships.

“As we work to scale up intra-African trade, build regional value chains, and accelerate industrialisation, the IATF serves as a key platform for connecting African businesses, investors, governments, and innovators. It is a catalyst for turning the promise of the AfCFTA into concrete outcomes: trade deals signed, investments mobilised, and jobs created,” he stated.

The Secretary General explained that the IATF2025 matter so profoundly to the Secretariat because, Africa’s path to genuine and inclusive prosperity depends on stronger trade performance as a fundamental prerequisite for lifting Africans out of poverty.

 But, for too long, Africa’s share of world trade has stagnated at just around 3%. While other regions trade extensively within themselves, Europe at 70%, Asia at 60%, North America at 40%, intra-African trade accounts for just about 15%.

However, this figure likely understates the true scale of Africa’s internal trade, given the prevalence of informal cross-border activity, data gaps, and the limited capture of trade in services. But H.E. Wamkele Mene explained that more importantly, the AfCFTA Secretariat is driving a decisive shift in Africa’s economic destiny.

“Historically, our trade has often been extractive, sending raw materials abroad only to re-import finished goods. The AfCFTA is fundamentally changing this paradigm. By dismantling trade barriers, reducing tariffs and eliminating non-tariff barriers, and fostering production networks, we are incentivizing industries to specialize, process, and add value on the continent. This means more intermediate goods and finished products moving across African borders, fostering economies of scale and diversifying our economies away from volatile commodity dependence” he explained.

He added that the Secretariat is actively working to attract cross-border investments into key sectors like agro-processing, mining, energy, and manufacturing, to ensure higher value addition within Africa.

He stressed that standardization of regulations and customs processes are essential, strengthening RVCs by ensuring seamless compliance and the AfCFTA places high priority on building and strengthening robust regional infrastructure and connectivity, which will significantly reduce transportation costs.

He also emphasized that IATF2025 is where the secretariat’s vision is translated into practical reality as it is the direct marketplace for this dynamic interaction. And at IATF2025, the AfCFTA Secretariat will also be present with its dedicated pavilion, showcasing the significant achievements of the Agreement so far. 

The AfCFTA Secretary General urged Ghanaians and Africans to work together to make IATF2025 the most successful edition yet as the future of African trade is unfolding and happening now.

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