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Perfectly Made Gown Style: Elegance in Every Stitch

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Perfectly Made Gown Style: Elegance in Every Stitch

A perfectly made gown is more than just clothing; it is a statement of elegance, style, and confidence. Every detail, from the fabric choice to the stitching, contributes to its flawless appearance. Whether for a wedding, formal event, or special occasion, a well-crafted gown can transform the wearer and leave a lasting impression.

The foundation of a perfect gown begins with the fabric. High-quality materials such as silk, satin, chiffon, or lace give the gown a luxurious feel and natural flow. Choosing the right fabric also ensures comfort, breathability, and durability, which are essential for long hours of wear.

Fit is another crucial element. A gown that fits perfectly accentuates the wearer’s body shape, highlighting curves in a tasteful and flattering way. Tailoring is key, as even the most expensive fabric can appear ordinary if not cut and sewn precisely. Custom-made gowns offer the advantage of personal measurements, ensuring a one-of-a-kind look.

Design details make a gown truly stand out. Features such as embroidery, beadwork, ruffles, or pleats add sophistication and creativity. The choice of neckline, sleeves, and length also contributes to the overall aesthetic, allowing the gown to suit various occasions and personal styles.

Accessories complement the gown and complete the ensemble. Matching shoes, jewelry, and handbags enhance the elegance without overshadowing the gown itself. Subtle makeup and well-styled hair can further elevate the look, creating a harmonious and polished appearance.

In conclusion, a perfectly made gown is a blend of quality fabric, precise tailoring, thoughtful design, and styling. It embodies grace, beauty, and individuality. Investing in a gown that fits perfectly and reflects personal style ensures not only a stunning appearance but also lasting confidence and charm.

You are not entitled to an appointment – North East Regional Minister tells aggrieved Walewale NDC supporters

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You are not entitled to an appointment – North East Regional Minister tells aggrieved Walewale NDC supporters


The North East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, has pushed back against complaints from the NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Walewale and his supporters over alleged delays and unfairness in government appointments.

The unhappy supporters accuse some regional executives — including the Regional Minister, Regional Chairman, and Regional Youth Organiser — of deepening divisions by spreading falsehoods to block the Parliamentary Candidate from being considered for a government role.

They also say executives such as the Constituency Youth Organiser and Constituency Communications Officer have been neglected.

According to the aggrieved supporters, many individuals who worked tirelessly for the NDC during the 2024 campaign have been ignored, while others who made little contribution are being rewarded with influential positions.

They claim that some key figures who played crucial roles in the elections have been sidelined based on false allegations that they engaged in skirt-and-blouse voting — allegations they describe as baseless and politically motivated.

They insist the situation has created deep frustration and widened cracks within the party’s grassroots. They argue that the treatment of the Parliamentary Candidate and his team is unfair and undermines unity.

They have therefore appealed to the national leadership to intervene and restore trust in the constituency.

In a sharp response, Regional Minister Ibrahim Tia dismissed the accusations as baseless, stressing that political support does not entitle anyone to an appointment.

“He’s not the only one who contested and hasn’t been appointed,” Mr. Tia said.

“Abed [Bunkpurugu] is there — he has no position, and he is one of the senior-most MPs in my region. Alhassan Sulemana, Jah Bless [Yunyoo], no position; Alajo [Chereponi], no position.”

He rejected claims that he or other regional executives sabotaged the candidate through false reports.

“There is no formal report anywhere indicting anybody for saying someone campaigned skirt and a blouse,” he stated.

He added that party leadership receives information from many sources.

“As we were campaigning in our districts and constituencies, people from the national level also joined us. Beyond that, individuals in Accra have associates across constituencies and are privy to what happens on the ground. The party has several ways of gathering information — not only through regional executives.”

Mr Tia also denied that individuals aligned with the candidate were deliberately sidelined, though he did not name any who had secured positions.

Asked whether he personally felt satisfied that the party’s four-time Parliamentary Candidate had not received an appointment, he replied:

“Let me ask you a question: can you imagine the number of candidates who haven’t won and have not gotten appointments? I am not happy, but I am asking a question.

“We have national executives without positions, and at the regional level, we have former executives, too. Certainly, I’m not happy — I would have wanted everyone in my region to be appointed. But again, not everybody can be appointed.”

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The moment Mahama drops ‘fellow Ghanaians’ after spotting it in his script

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The moment Mahama drops ‘fellow Ghanaians’ after spotting it in his script

President John Dramani Mahama had a humorous moment during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, after noticing the popular phrase “fellow Ghanaians” in his speech.

The ceremony took place at the Jubilee House on Monday, November 17, 2025.

While Mahama was reading his prepared speech to guests, he paused upon coming across the phrase “fellow Ghanaians.”

He explained that the famous phrase, fellow Ghanaians” were written in his speech, but he preferred not to use them. Instead, he addressed the citizens as “my fellow countrymen.”

“Your Excellency the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, my Lord the newly sworn-in Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, my Lords the Justices of the Courts, Honourable Ministers of State, Chiefs and Traditional Leaders, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Heads of Security Services, Senior Government Officials, Distinguished Guests, Sorry, this is ‘fellow Ghanaians,’ I wanted to say something else. My fellow countrymen,” Mahama said.

The phrase “fellow Ghanaians” is associated with former President Nana Akufo-Addo, who famously used it in his addresses to the nation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when updating citizens on measures taken to combat the virus.

The swearing-in ceremony confirmed Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of Ghana, following Parliament’s approval of his nomination earlier in November.

Paul Baffoe-Bonnie was nominated by President Mahama on September 23, 2025, in recognition of his extensive judicial experience across the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court.

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie had been serving as Acting Chief Justice since April 22, 2025, following the suspension and eventual dismissal of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

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Heath Goldfields confirms deaths of three ‘galamseyers’ at Prestea site

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Heath Goldfields confirms deaths of three ‘galamseyers’ at Prestea site

Heath Goldfields Ltd. has confirmed the deaths of three illegal miners who entered its Prestea concession in the Western Region.

The victims were reportedly trapped in an inactive underground section of the mine after using unauthorised routes to access restricted areas.

Their deaths follow widespread reports in the Bogoso-Prestea enclave suggesting that up to 11 illegal miners—known locally as galamseyers—may have been trapped after parts of an abandoned mine caved in over the weekend.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Heath Goldfields Ltd. expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the families and the Prestea community.

“Every loss of life, regardless of circumstance, is painful, and we stand with the affected families in grief and sympathy,” the company said.

The mining firm said it is fully cooperating with the Ghana Police Service, the Minerals Commission, and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) as investigations and recovery efforts continue. It also commended the swift and professional response of emergency teams.

The affected mine was previously operated by FGR until its licence was revoked in February 2024. Although the concession is currently inactive, illegal miners are believed to have accessed abandoned underground tunnels through restricted passages. Some residents claim the miners may have suffocated after thick smoke—suspected to have come from a blast—filled the tunnel.

Heath Goldfields reaffirmed its commitment to rigorous safety and security measures across its concessions.
“As a responsible mining company, Heath Goldfields Ltd. remains committed to the highest standards of safety… We continue to implement stringent security and safety protocols across all our concessions,” the statement added.

The company also reassured stakeholders—including traditional authorities, regulators, partners, and residents—of its dedication to responsible mining and community engagement. Its community relations team is working with local leaders to support affected families and provide updates.

Several galamseyers trapped in abandoned mine; four bodies retrieved

Trump’s deportation program rewards African partners: $5.1m for Eswatini, $7.5m for Equatorial Guinea, Ghana gets visa relief

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Trump’s deportation program rewards African partners: $5.1m for Eswatini, $7.5m for Equatorial Guinea, Ghana gets visa relief

Eswatini has confirmed receiving $5.1 million from the Trump administration in exchange for temporarily hosting deportees from the United States, making the kingdom one of the first African partners in Washington’s controversial third-country deportation programme.

Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump, in a bid to enforce his strict immigration policies, sought to remove several migrants with questionable backgrounds from the United States, either to their countries of origin or to third countries – especially African nations willing to accept them.

Some countries, including Eswatini, Ghana, Rwanda, and Uganda, agreed to participate in the programme, while others, such as Nigeria, refused.

While initial statements framed these agreements as being undertaken on humanitarian grounds, recent information indicates that tangible exchanges took place: Eswatini recently received $5.1 million from the U.S., Equatorial Guinea was sent $7.5 million while Ghana secured visa relief for its citizens

The moves highlights how Washington’s controversial third-country deportation policy is delivering both financial and diplomatic returns for African partners.

According to Eswatini’s Finance Minister, Neal Rijkenberg, the funds were deposited into the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) account but remain unallocated and cannot yet be accessed.

Eswatini's finance minister, Neal Rijkenberg has confirmed receiving $5.1 million from the Trump administration in exchange for temporarily hosting deportees from the United States

The BBC reports that officials only learned the payment was linked to U.S. deportees after inquiries, with government spokesperson Thabile Mdluli stressing that Eswatini has “always been transparent” regarding U.S. financing, which covers welfare, temporary housing, and repatriation costs for the deportees.

So far, the kingdom has hosted two groups: five in July and ten in October, with one deportee repatriated to Jamaica and others awaiting return to their countries of origin.

While Eswatini received direct financial support, Ghana’s engagement with the U.S. programme has focused on visa restoration.

Under the Trump administration, the U.S. reversed earlier restrictions on Ghanaian visas, reinstating five-year, multiple-entry permits after previously limiting applicants to three-month, single-entry visas.

The BBC reports this development closely followed Ghana’s acceptance of 14 West African deportees, illustrating a diplomatic and policy payoff from cooperation with Washington.

Rwanda has also emerged as a significant participant in the programme, agreeing to host up to 250 deportees.

Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo confirmed the deal, noting that US and Rwandan officials signed the agreement in Kigali in June.

The Rwandan government said it will retain full discretion over who is accepted for resettlement, insisting that anyone with a criminal record will be excluded

A Rwandan official, speaking to Reuters anonymously, added that under the arrangement, Rwanda will receive a US grant, with the grant letter signed in July, though officials have not disclosed the amount.

Rwandan officials will retain full discretion over who is accepted for resettlement, insisting that anyone with a criminal record, including those who have served prison time or face pending charges, will be excluded.

Equatorial Guinea is also among the African countries that have benefited financially from the US deportation scheme. Earlier this month, Washington transferred $7.5 million to Malabo to facilitate the acceptance of non-citizen deportees, according to a senior congressional Democrat, current and former State Department officials, and publicly available government data.

According to the UK Guardian, the funds sent to Equatorial Guinea mark the first time money allocated by Congress to address international refugee crises and sometimes support refugee resettlement in the United States has instead been repurposed by the Trump administration to accelerate deportations.

South Sudan, one of the world’s poorest nations, has also been listed as a destination for U.S. deportations, though the government in Juba has not disclosed what it expects in return for accepting migrants.

ABC reports that while no direct financial incentives were offered, South Sudanese officials anticipated other concessions, including possible sanctions relief for key ruling party figures and a chance to reset diplomatic ties with Washington.

Daniel Akech, a senior analyst for South Sudan at the International Crisis Group, told ABC that the country’s prolonged humanitarian and financial crisis leaves it highly vulnerable to external pressure.

Even so, he said Juba viewed the arrangement as a pragmatic, if reluctant, opportunity to ease sanctions and begin repairing its strained relationship with the United States.

These payments have sparked sharp criticism within the U.S. government, with senators questioning the decision to send funds to countries widely viewed as corrupt.

According to the New York Times, Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, criticized Secretary of State Marco Rubio for authorizing $7.5 million to the government of Equatorial Guinea to accept noncitizen deportees from the United States.

Shaheen said the “highly unusual payment to one of the most corrupt governments in the world raises serious concerns over the responsible and transparent use of American taxpayer dollars.”

The Trump administration has reportedly approached at least 58 countries to accept deportees from the United States.

“Whether it is tariff concessions or, in the case of African nations, the threat of travel bans or restrictions on diplomats, these are the leverage points being used to secure agreements,” Muzaffar Chishti, a senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, told Politico.

The strategy highlights how U.S. immigration policy has increasingly intertwined with broader diplomatic and economic negotiations, raising questions about the balance between enforcement and international relations.

For Eswatini, and the other African nations in this deal, the financial inflow places the nations at the center of debates over sovereignty, ethics, and the handling of deportees with no local ties, while Ghana’s visa gains demonstrate how African partners are leveraging Washington’s deportation strategy for diplomatic and practical benefits.

“We are left with only 18 players” – Karim Zito fumes [18-man squad provided]

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“We are left with only 18 players” – Karim Zito fumes [18-man squad provided]

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has disclosed a severe injury crisis within his squad ahead of their next Ghana Premier League fixture, revealing that at least ten first-team players are unavailable.

Speaking to the club’s media team, Zito explained that the Porcupine Warriors are struggling to assemble a full matchday squad due to injuries and national team call-ups.

“No, rather they are going back to injuries. At the moment I have ten players that can never play this game. And I don’t know when they will come to play like Quartey, Saibu, Mintah, Walid Antwi, Seth, Saaka, Ansu, Camara who has gone for national duty,” he said.

The coach added that the situation is so dire that even one of the club’s promising youngsters is sidelined.

“All these boys I mentioned will never be on the field tomorrow, so we are even left with 18. Even the small boy Amissah also has groin issues. So at the end of the day, we have to manage and use the rest to achieve the objective.”

Kotoko currently sit sixth on the league table, five points behind joint leaders Medeama SC and Heart of Lions.

Despite the injury setbacks, fans are hoping the team can grind out a strong performance to remain in touch with the early title contenders.

Below are the 18-man squad vs. Young Apostles this afternoon

  1. Aziz Haruna Dari
  2. Benjamin Twum
  3. Kwame Opoku
  4. Samba O’Neil
  5. Lord Hillary Adabo
  6. Morifing Donzo
  7. Samuel Tenadu
  8. Patrick Asiedu
  9. Joseph Ablorh
  10. Loard Amoah
  11. Baba Yahaya
  12. Listowel Lord
  13. Joseph Amoah
  14. Inusah Adams
  15. Zakaria Fuseini
  16. Francis Acquah
  17. Hubert Gyau
  18. Peter Amidu Acquah

No country should appoint men with history of sexual assault

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No country should appoint men with history of sexual assault

Ama K Abebrese is a Ghanaian actress Ama K Abebrese is a Ghanaian actress

Men who sexually assault women should not hold key leadership positions in the country, actress Ama K Abebrese has said, condemning such appointments.

In a social media post on November 18, 2025, she stated that no serious nation would reward such men with government positions.

She also said that putting men like that in powerful positions shows that misconduct against women has no consequences and might even be rewarded.

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“There is no serious country that will appoint men who have a documented history and allegations of sexual assault/sexual harassment against females to high governmental positions. It sends the message that men can abuse females and be rewarded. Do Better Ghana,” she wrote.

Many people have repeatedly called for ethical leadership and proper scrutiny of public officials, especially when it comes to cases of gender-based misconduct.

This follows the recent appointment of Kwasi Kyei Darkwah as Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean Region and the earlier appointment of Professor Ransford Gyampo as Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority.

Kwasi Kyei Darkwah has faced allegations of rape dating back over a decade, while Gyampo was featured in a “sex-for-grade” documentary, which alleged he was involved in exploiting female university students.

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Martin Kpebu speaks ahead of ‘interrogation’ by OSP

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Martin Kpebu speaks ahead of ‘interrogation’ by OSP

Martin Kpebu is set to be questioned by the OSP over claims against Kissi Agyebeng. Martin Kpebu is set to be questioned by the OSP over claims against Kissi Agyebeng.

Renowned private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has confirmed reports that he has been summoned by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

Speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Kpebu confirmed that the invitation was over recent comments he made about the conduct of the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, in the OSP’s ongoing corruption-related investigations against former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta.

He said that the OSP wants him to clarify the comments he made, adding that he is to appear before the office on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

“They said the comments I’ve made, and that’s just effectively most of these things that I have here, that I should come and clarify. So I’ll go and clarify,” he said.

The renowned lawyer said that the invitation gives him the opportunity to restate his position that Kissi Agyebeng and some officials of the OSP cannot continue to be in post because of the handling of Ofori-Atta’s case.

He doubled down on his assertion that the Special Prosecutor’s remarks in a recent interview on why Ken Ofori-Atta was allowed to leave Ghana show that he (Kissi Agyebeng) did not act in the interest of the country.

“It’s even easy for me. It’s an opportunity for me to drum home the point that they should leave quickly… when they see my face, they will see that the guy means business. And I will be repeating it to them that they should go… the game is over.

“This double agent work, we cannot continue to deal with double agency. You are either working for the people of Ghana or you are not. But to be working, to appear to be working for the people of Ghana, and also be serving Ofori-Atta’s interest, we can’t accept that,” he said.

He added, “Because he said, ‘I intercepted the letter, I intercepted the letter,’ and you sat down and you allowed him to go.”

‘Kissi Agyebeng colluded with Ken Ofori-Atta to leave Ghana’ – Kpebu alleges

What Kpebu said previously:

Martin Kpebu accused the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, of being responsible for the exit of former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta, who is a subject of several investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, from Ghana.

According to Kpebu, Kissi Agyebeng’s recent admission in an interview with veteran broadcaster Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) that he watched Ken Ofori-Atta leave and was powerless to stop him makes him complicit in the former minister’s exit.

He explained that the Special Prosecutor should have told Ghanaians the challenges he was facing and not just watched the former minister leave.

“I told you that I suspected collusion between Kissi Agyebeng and Ken Ofori-Atta. There you have it; he has forced Kissi Agyebeng to come and confess. You heard the statement. He said he watched Ken Ofori-Atta leave. He watched him leave. He was powerless to prevent it.

“He went to the Immigration Service but didn’t get help. He went to NIB but didn’t get help. When the obvious answer, and the best, was around — that is, tell the sovereign, the owner of the country, the ultimate decider of things in this republic, that is the people of Ghana,” he said in an interview on TV3’s The KeyPoints on November 8, 2025.

He added, “Let’s not forget, first-class graduate — first-class graduate of law — and Kissi doesn’t understand the Constitution, that the ultimate decider of major decisions in Ghana is the public. Inform the people. That is the preamble to the Constitution. Sovereignty resides in the people of Ghana — Article 1(1).”

The lawyer also alleged that there are a lot of instances of corruption at the OSP under the watch of Kissi Agyebeng.

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Ashie Moore chairs GNPC subsidiary Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited

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Ashie Moore chairs GNPC subsidiary Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited

John Abdulai Jinapor has inaugurated the Board of Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited John Abdulai Jinapor has inaugurated the Board of Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor, on behalf of the President, has inaugurated the Board of Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, a subsidiary of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).

Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited holds a strategic mandate by extracting gold mainly from old tailings and waste ore, ensuring value addition within the mining sector and creating jobs within host communities.

In his remarks, the Minister charged the Board to approach its work with professionalism, transparency, and urgency. “The company’s purpose is clear, and its potential is significant. With the right leadership and focus, PSGL can once again become a strong pillar within our natural resources sector”, Jinapor remarked.

The newly constituted Board is chaired by Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore. The other members of the Board are;

Kwame Ntow Amoah Hajia Amina Adam Alhaji Ishaq Dauda

Their collective expertise will guide PSGL toward operational revival, improved efficiency, and long-term profitability.

I am going through a lot as Kotoko coach – Karim Zito

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I am going through a lot as Kotoko coach – Karim Zito

Karim Zito is the head coach of Asante Kotoko Karim Zito is the head coach of Asante Kotoko

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito says the injury situation at the club is making things difficult for him.

This remark follows the Porcupine Warriors’ 1-1 draw against Asante Kotoko on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium in Matchday 10.

Despite being the only club yet to record a defeat, Zito praised his team but stressed that he is going through torrid times due to the injury crisis.

“Not losing and getting one point is better, but I’m not trying to find excuses,” he said.

“What I’m going through in this club is not easy. If you don’t have mental toughness, you can’t cope. Every day of the week, some player will get injured.

“I had to force Dauda Saaka to play. I have to use what I have to get what I want, though we couldn’t achieve the target,” he added.

Asante Kotoko will now take on Young Apostles in an outstanding fixture today at the Baba Yara Stadium before travelling to FC Samartex for the Matchday 11 games this weekend at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex.

Wendy Shay Offers Gh5000 Reward To Locate Boy She Wants Arrested

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Wendy Shay Offers Gh5000 Reward To Locate Boy She Wants Arrested

Wendy Shay Offers Gh5000 Reward To Locate Boy She Wants Arrested

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Ghanaian music sensation Wendy Shay has taken to social media with a bold announcement, offering a cash reward to anyone who can help locate a boy she wants arrested. The singer revealed that she is ready to dash Gh5000 to anyone who provides information leading to the boy’s capture.

Although Wendy Shay did not provide detailed information about the incident or the reason behind her call for the boy’s arrest, her message has sparked curiosity and widespread discussion among fans and the general public. Social media users have been quick to react, with many sharing their thoughts on her approach and the potential consequences of involving the public in such matters.

This announcement underscores the increasing use of social media by celebrities to mobilize support or action in personal matters. While some fans have expressed willingness to assist in locating the boy, others have urged caution, warning about potential risks associated with public involvement in legal or personal disputes.

Authorities are yet to comment on the situation, and it remains unclear whether law enforcement is officially involved or if Wendy Shay’s initiative will influence any formal proceedings.

As this story develops, Ghanaians and fans of Wendy Shay continue to follow closely, debating the ethical implications of offering cash rewards for information that could lead to someone’s arrest.

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Over the past 10 months, I’ve seen a widening trust gap between citizens and NPP gov’t

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Over the past 10 months, I’ve seen a widening trust gap between citizens and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has admitted.

The former Manhyia South MP and running mate to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia said his biggest realisation in recent months is the extent of public distrust. He described it as deep and painful.

“One thing I’ve come to a conclusion in the last 10 months is that there was a broken trust between citizens to government. The trust that was broken hurt so much that we saw the results so broken,” he said.

Pressed by host Evans Mensah on what caused the rupture, he said leaders failed to pay attention at crucial moments.

“We didn’t listen enough. We assumed a lot of things we shouldn’t have assumed,” he admitted.

He said government’s sense of purpose was also shaken as crises piled up across the globe.

“Probably our purpose was a bit challenged for us,” he noted.

Dr Opoku Prempeh pointed to the global economic and health shocks that upended normal life, arguing that no country escaped unscathed.

“We had gone through the West, global economic climate, medically and economically or health-wise. Governments around the world have been toppled and changed, apart from probably dictatorial moments, autocratic governments, and the economic review had changed dramatically,” he said.

He described how the economic turmoil hit households and businesses.

“A container from China that cost $1200 logistic-wise had risen to $14,000. People’s lifetime savings have been wiped out. People had died in their droves that had never been seen before, without a military crisis or World War,” he stressed.

He said these shocks created frustration, fear and anger, and helped fuel the erosion of trust between the public and those in authority.

“So a lot of things that happened,” he concluded.

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Bribery declines, but informal payments still burden businesses

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Bribery declines, but informal payments still burden businesses

Bribery in Ghana is on the decline, but informal payments continue to impose significant costs on businesses.

According to the Ghana Statistical Service’s Governance Series Wave 2, direct bribery dropped from 18.4% to 14.3%, while voluntary or appreciation payments nearly doubled to 32.9%. Requests for unofficial payments from public officials also fell sharply, from 51.3% to 38.6%.

For the private sector, the data presents a mixed outlook. While the likelihood of being explicitly asked for a bribe appears to be falling, businesses continue to face informal expectations that services will move faster or more smoothly if “something small” is offered.

These payments—often modest, with more than half below GH¢100—remain frequent and recurring. They typically occur in areas where businesses interact most with state agencies: licensing, inspections, utility services, and other administrative processes.

As a result, firms still face hidden costs in routine compliance, even when overt bribery is not involved.

The report notes that such informal transactions undermine predictability in service delivery. Because these payments are discretionary and unofficial, businesses struggle to anticipate how long approvals will take or how consistent administrative processes will be.

This can lead to delays, inconsistent standards, and opaque operational costs. Although each payment may be small, their cumulative impact—especially for firms engaging regularly with regulators—is substantial.

The rise in voluntary payments therefore reflects not only a cultural shift but also a persistent economic burden on the private sector.

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Cristiano Ronaldo attends White House dinner alongside Saudi crown prince

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Cristiano Ronaldo attends White House dinner alongside Saudi crown prince

Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House black-tie dinner alongside the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night.

Speaking ahead of the event, Trump said it was an “honour” to host Ronaldo, whose starring role in the Saudi football league has seen him become a face of the country’s modernisation drive under the crown prince.

Bin Salman wants to reduce the country’s dependence on oil revenues by diversifying into other areas, including sports and tourism.

A White House official confirmed earlier in the day that Ronaldo would attend, but did not say if he was part of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s official delegation.

Trump used his speech at the dinner to praise closer ties with Saudi Arabia, labelling the country a “major non-NATO ally”. Earlier in the day, Trump hosted the Saudi crown prince in the Oval Office.

Turning to the Portuguese soccer star, Trump told the gathered guests: “My son is a big fan of Ronaldo”.

“And Baron (Trump) got to meet him, and I think he respects his father a little bit more now, just the fact that I introduced you.”

Also at the dinner was tech billionaire Elon Musk, who joined other influential business leaders including Apple CEO Tim Cook. It is the first time Musk has been to the White House since stepping down as the head of the Trump administration’s Department for Government Efficiency (Doge) in April.

A dramatic feud between Trump and the Tesla tycoon played out publicly for months, and included Musk announcing that he would set up a new political party.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s attendance at the White House, meanwhile. marks one of his first known visits to the US since 2016.

In the interim, he has faced an allegation of sexual assault. Kathryn Mayorga alleged that Ronaldo raped her in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2009, which he denied.

“I firmly deny the accusations being issued against me. Rape is an abominable crime that goes against everything that I am and believe in,” he said in a statement in 2018.

In 2019, US prosecutors said Ronaldo would not face charges because the claims could not be proven.

In early 2023, Ronaldo made the jump to Saudi Arabia when he became the face of the Saudi Pro League and captain of Al Nassr – the football club owned by sovereign wealth fund PIF, which is chaired by the crown prince.

In an industry where players are paid extraordinary amounts of money, Ronaldo’s pay deal with Saudi Arabia was astronomical. The footballer was reportedly paid $200m (£152m) a year – or more than half a million dollars a day.

Then in June this year, he signed a new two-year deal for a reported total of $400m (£300m) and became football’s first billionaire player, according to Bloomberg, with a net worth of $1.4bn.

That’s a lot of money for a 40-year-old footballer in the twilight of his career.

But, according to Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House, Saudi Arabia has “invested heavily in high-profile events and individuals to put the kingdom on the map” in terms of sports and tourism in its quest for modernism.

Ronaldo has referred to Prince Mohammed as “our boss” in an interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan.

Earlier this month, he appeared at a Ministry of Tourism event in Riyadh, where he talked up the kingdom’s development projects and his hopes for the 2034 FIFA World Cup being held in Saudi Arabia.

As for meeting Trump, Vakil says: “The US president likes shiny things and Ronaldo is a shiny thing.”

Though the footballer has loftier ambitions for the meeting in Washington – world peace.

In July, European Council president Antonio Costa handed Trump a Portugal jersey signed by Ronaldo which read: “To president Donald J. Trump, Playing for Peace.”

He told Morgan: “I hope to sit down with him someday because he’s one of those people I really like.

“I think he can make things happen and I respect people like that.”

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‘More women might come out against you if you go to court’

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Private legal practitioner Lawyer Quayson has advised Political Science Lecturer Professor Ransford Gyampo against taking any legal action against his colleague lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr George Domfeh, following the heated clash between the two men on TV3.

Speaking in an interview on Okay FM, November 17, 2025, the lawyer said that Prof Gyampo should opt to settle the issues that came up during the argument out of court and treat them as things that came up as a result of anger.

He warned that if care is not taken, the sexual harassment allegations that came up years ago against Prof Gyampo, which were captured in the BBC’s Sex for Grades documentary, might resurrect, and this might affect his career.

“One lady has come out less than 24 hours after his notice. If we wait for 2 or 3 days, you have no idea how many ladies will be willing to come out, and his issue will resurrect and might even lead to him losing his job because sexual allegations are not treated with kid gloves… We say someone sleeps with children; are university students not children?

“Sometimes they blame me, saying I don’t want to make money because I keep resolving every issue. As lawyers, we make a living from cases. But while you are making a living, make sure you are not embarrassing someone. It is your client who is going to suffer; you use wisdom as a lawyer. It is not every case that you must file; you are rather exposing your client,” he said.

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Lawyer Quayson said that Prof Gyampo should learn from the case of the late Ghanaian music icon Daddy Lumba, which blew out of proportion because it was taken to court.

“There are so many people who didn’t listen to the show two days ago, but you, the lawyer, writing has made it an issue… We are not even discussing Dr Domfeh, but it is the lawyers writing that we are discussing.

“I blame the lawyers to begin with, but it is better late than never. In the case of Daddy Lumba, it is because lawyers wrote that we have the issues we are seeing today. So, with this case too, we should learn some lessons from Lumba’s case and work behind the scenes to kill the issue. If not, if one lady can come out in just one day, imagine the number in two or three days or even a week,” he added.

Prof Gyampo, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, initiated legal action against Dr George Domfeh, demanding an immediate retraction and apology for what he considers defamatory statements, after the ugly fight between the two men.

The Shippers Authority boss, through his lawyers, claimed that Dr Domfeh had defamed him by claiming that he sleeps with “under-age girls.”

They therefore asked Dr Domfeh to apologise and retract his statement or face legal action.

Watch the ugly fight between Prof Gyampo, Dr Domfeh on national television

About the incident:

The two lecturers at the University of Ghana came under heavy criticism after a video of them trading insults went viral on social media.

In the video circulating on November 15, 2025, a lecturer at the Political Science Department and CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, is seen in a heated altercation with Dr George Domfeh, also a senior lecturer at UG.

In the less-than-one-minute footage, the two lecturers, who appeared on TV3’s The Key Points show, were seen exchanging insults after their discussion turned personal.

Dr Domfeh, while making his submission, was heard alleging that Prof Gyampo is politically biased, accusing him of being self-centred during his tenure as UG-UTAG president.

“Nobody is more political than Prof Gyampo. Everything about you is political. When you were UTAG president, look at what you did… Shame on you,” he said.

Prof Gyampo, who appeared visibly upset, fired back and accused Dr Domfeh of being unfit as an academic.

“I am political about what?… You are not an academic. Shame on you. What you are doing is shameful,” Gyampo retorted.

Another video circulating on Facebook shows the two lecturers in a near-fistfight, with Dr Domfeh heard making further allegations against Prof Gyampo, including claims about inappropriate conduct with students. These allegations remain unverified and were made during the altercation.

“You are a fool. You are a professor who sleeps with children,” Domfeh alleged.

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Your excessive fiscal cuts hurting growth

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Gideon Boako is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North Gideon Boako is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has accused the Finance Minister of engaging in excessive fiscal consolidation that is undermining growth and depriving critical sectors of essential resources.

Contributing to the debate on the 2026 Budget, he argued that the drastic expenditure cuts were designed “just to let the books look good at the expense of the good people of Ghana.”

According to him, this is not fiscal discipline but “fiscal indiscipline.”

Dr Boako pointed to major reductions in expenditure across key budget categories.

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He noted that goods and services spending had been cut by 44 percent, while capital expenditure saw a 66 percent decline in the first three quarters.

“This is a gap of about US$1.1 billion of public investment the government has denied Ghanaians,” he said.

The lawmaker also said the shortfalls in programmed spending for 2025 showed that resources were not delivered to priority areas.

“It is very evident that resources were not delivered to the intended priority areas to ensure real sector growth,” he stated.

He added that the effects of the cuts were being felt nationwide, as ministries lacked the funds to fulfil their mandates.

Dr Boako further suggested that ministers themselves were unhappy with the situation.

“Your own ministers are not happy with you because they also have integrity,” he remarked, quoting a popular line: “They are government officials and they have integrity.”

He urged the Finance Minister to redirect focus toward real growth rather than cosmetic fiscal outcomes.

“The ship for Ghana’s economic emancipation must be set sail now,” he declared.

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‘We assumed too much’ – Napo admits hard lessons after trust collapse between citizens and NPP gov’t

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‘We assumed too much’ – Napo admits hard lessons after trust collapse between citizens and NPP gov’t


New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate in the 2024 election, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, says the former government’s biggest failure was its own assumptions.

The former Energy and Education Minister admitted that too many signals were ignored and too many voices went unheard, creating a deep fracture between the state and its people.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, the former Manhyia MP said he reached this conclusion after months of personal reflection.

“One thing I’ve come to a conclusion in the last 10 months is that there was a broken trust between citizens to government,” he said.

“The trust that was broken hurt so much so that we saw the results so broken.”

Pressed by host Evans Mensah on what caused the rupture, he did not hesitate.

“We didn’t listen enough,” he said.

He explained that leaders “assumed a lot of things we shouldn’t have assumed,” a mistake he believes damaged the relationship with citizens at a critical period.

He added that “probably our purpose was a bit challenged for us,” a moment he described as one shaped by global chaos.

Dr Prempeh pointed to the economic shocks that swept across the world after the pandemic.

He said the government was hit by the same storms other nations faced. He recalled how global freight costs skyrocketed.

“A container from China that cost $1200 logistic-wise had risen to $14,000,” he said.

He stressed that many people lost everything. “People’s lifetime savings have been wiped out,” he said. He noted that the health toll was unbearable, too.

“People had died in their droves that had never been seen before, without a military crisis or World War,” he added.

He argued that these global shocks shook even the strongest political systems.

“Governments around the whole world have been toppled and changed,” he said, pointing out that only “dictatorial moments” and “autocratic governments” were able to avoid the tide.

For him, the crisis created conditions where public trust easily collapsed.

Dr Prempeh insisted that the government’s errors were not rooted in malice but in misjudgment. But he acknowledged that misjudgment carries a cost.

The people felt abandoned. They felt unheard. They felt the state had lost touch. For him, the lesson is clear. Broken trust comes from broken listening. And the former government, he admits, failed to hear early enough.

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Private-sector must drive Africa’s industrial future

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Private-sector must drive Africa’s industrial future

Ghanaian business magnate and University of Cape Coast Chancellor, Sir Sam Jonah, is urging African economies to place the private sector at the centre of the continent’s industrial and trade transformation.

Speaking at the launch of the Africa Trade Summit 2026, he underscored the long-standing challenge of exporting raw materials while importing finished goods— a pattern he noted has deprived the continent of meaningful value for more than half a century and effectively outsourced jobs.

“When are we going to move from merely exporting to whatever we want to producing what the world needs. For more than half a century, we have exported cocoa, gold, timber, oil, and bauxite, yet the jobs, technologies, and the real value of those have been treated elsewhere.

“Every time we ship our raw materials and import finished ones, we effectively export jobs and import unemployment, and we cannot and must not industrialize if we continue to feed other people’s factories instead of building our own.

“The transformation we seek will not happen in ministry conference room, it will not happen in committee and not in reports. It happens in the real world through businesses, through factories operating consistently, through entrepreneurs solving people’s problems, through investors taking long-term bets and through regional supply chains linking producers to markets. That is why the private sector must be at the very centre of Africa’ industrial and trade transformation,” he said.

Sir Sam Jonah stressed the need for African countries to draw lessons from Asian economies such as Singapore, South Korea and China, whose disciplined industrial strategies helped drive rapid economic transformation.

“If Singapore with no natural resources could build industries from scratch, what excuse do we have with all the wealth that we are endowed with?

“We cannot keep admiring Asian success from afar. We must apply the principles: discipline, long-term vision, private sector partnerships and regional integration,” he added.

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Denton law firm pledges to support Ghana Embassy in China to boost investment prospects

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Denton law firm pledges to support Ghana Embassy in China to boost investment prospects

Ghana’s Ambassador to China, Kojo Bonsu, has held a high-level meeting with Xiao Jinquan, Founder and Leader of Denton, one of China’s premier law firms, in Beijing over the weekend.

The meeting aimed to explore avenues for Denton’s expertise to support the Ghana Embassy with legal advice in China and unlock new investment opportunities in key sectors, including real estate, logistics, and energy.

The discussions underscored the immense potential for Ghana to attract foreign investment and drive economic growth.

Mr Xiao Jinquan reaffirmed Denton’s commitment to strengthening Ghana-China ties, offering the firm’s legal services pro bono to the Ghana Embassy.

“We are eager to be a trusted partner as Ghana builds relationships and attracts foreign capital, fostering a conducive environment for business and investment,” he said.

Both parties have agreed to establish a cordial relationship to explore concrete opportunities and maintain an open dialogue, paving the way for future collaborations.

This partnership is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping Ghana’s legal landscape and driving economic development.

The meeting highlights Ghana’s commitment to strengthening its relationship with China and leveraging international expertise to drive national development.

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E-Cedi will boost monetary sovereignty, cut forex reliance – Ecobank MD

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E-Cedi will boost monetary sovereignty, cut forex reliance – Ecobank MD

The Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana, Abena Osei-Poku, says the introduction and full implementation of the E-Cedi—together with broader digital payment reforms—will be crucial in strengthening Ghana’s monetary sovereignty and reducing dependence on foreign currencies.

Her remarks follow comments by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, who recently announced intensified efforts by the central bank to curb dollarisation and reinforce the Cedi as the country’s sole legal tender. Dr. Asiama cautioned that rising currency substitution threatens the long-term stability of the Ghanaian economy.

Speaking at the Currency Anniversary Conference in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, as part of the Cedi@60 celebrations, Madam Osei-Poku said Ghana’s ongoing work in payment modernisation and digital currency development reflects a strong commitment to building a resilient financial system.

According to her, digital innovation—particularly the E-Cedi—offers Ghana a strategic advantage.

“Digital innovation, especially with the introduction of the E-Cedi, would strengthen sovereignty in a number of ways. First, it will reduce the over-reliance on foreign currency and private payment systems,” she said. “Remember the government mentioned that it wants the Cedi to be the unquestioned medium of exchange in the country.”

She further explained that the E-Cedi would help mitigate risks associated with unregulated private digital currencies, noting that the rise of crypto assets poses challenges to regulatory oversight and financial stability.

“At the moment, we see a lot of digital currencies—crypto and others—which create challenges for regulators. The beauty of having a digital currency like the E-Cedi is that it provides an option that is secure and risk-free. Unlike many digital currencies that face system failures, this is much safer,” she said.

Madam Osei-Poku added that countries such as Nigeria have demonstrated how central bank digital currencies can improve regulatory oversight.

“We also learnt from the likes of Nigeria and other countries with digital currencies that it gives the central bank better visibility and control over the entire payment ecosystem,” she said.

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Majority rejects $1.4bn BoG injection claim, credits GoldBod for Cedi stability

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Majority rejects $1.4bn BoG injection claim, credits GoldBod for Cedi stability

The Majority in Parliament has rejected suggestions that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) injected $1.4 billion into the economy to stabilise the exchange rate.

According to the caucus, the recent stability of the Ghana cedi is largely the result of foreign exchange generated through the operations of the Ghana Gold Board.

Chairman of the Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo, made these remarks during the debate on the 2026 budget, emphasising that no direct cash injection was made by the central bank.

“It is a fact that we never pumped $1.4 billion into the economy. What we put into the economy was forex that was generated by the economy. So, if you decide to use money from the Gold Board to buy gold and you make it available to meet your obligations on the market, it is not an injection of funding into the economy.

“That is pure intermediation of forex, and people who call it intervention do not know that there is what we call intermediation in the market,” he said.

However, the Deputy Ranking Member on the Finance Committee, Dr. Gideon Boako, argued that government policy is rather causing economic distress. He said the withdrawal of GH¢62 billion from the local market will place severe hardship on traders ahead of the Christmas season.

“About GH¢62 billion that should have been available in the pockets of ordinary people for spending on the market has been siphoned back to the central bank, depriving the people of that opportunity.

“The interesting thing is that Christmas is coming, and I can bet that with this activity by the central bank, traders will just be sitting by their wares in the sun without getting anyone to buy from them,” he stated.

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Africa ‘rich in resources but poor in global influence’ — Mahama

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Africa ‘rich in resources but poor in global influence’ — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a renewed push toward economic liberation, technological sovereignty, and stronger continental unity, warning that Africa continues to face new forms of domination despite decades of political independence.

Speaking at the official opening of the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Fifth Pan-African Congress at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, President Mahama stated that Africa’s vast natural wealth has not translated into significant influence on the global stage.

“Africa remains a continent rich in natural resources but poor in global influence,” he stated, adding that although the chains of colonialism have been broken, the continent now faces “economic, technological, ideological and political” forms of domination.

He stressed that political independence was only the first step envisioned by the early Pan-Africanists who convened in Manchester in 1945. “Political liberation must open the door to economic and social liberation,” he said.

Reflecting on the significance of the Fifth Pan-African Congress, President Mahama noted that the 1945 gathering became “the turning point that accelerated the liberation of our continent from colonial domination.”

He recalled the efforts of historic figures such as Kwame Nkrumah, George Padmore, W.E.B. Du Bois, Jomo Kenyatta, and Ras Makonnen, saying they carried the hopes of millions and left a clear message: “Africa must take its destiny into its own hands … and the dignity of African people is not negotiable.”

The President cautioned that Africa’s modern challenges are more complex, pointing to the struggle for economic transformation, climate justice, technological independence, and a fairer global financial order.

He insisted that Africa’s youthful population, natural resources, and cultural dynamism must translate into real opportunities.

He also criticised the existing global political and financial architecture for undermining Africa’s progress, particularly in climate negotiations.

“Africa contributes least to global emissions yet suffers most,” he said.

“We must approach global climate negotiations not as passive recipients of aid, but as equal partners demanding fairness, investment, and respect for our right to develop.”

As part of efforts to deepen continental integration, President Mahama announced plans to form a League of African Free Movement Countries, an initial group of seven nations that will abolish visa requirements for each other’s citizens.

“I will write to the Presidents of the seven countries. If any of our citizens want to travel to each other’s countries, they won’t require a visa,” he said, describing the initiative as the first step toward a borderless Africa.

“It is a shame that we still have to travel to each other’s countries asking for a visa.”

Mr. Mahama urged African leaders to focus on empowering young people, noting that more than 60 percent of the continent’s population is under 35.

“The next generation of Pan-Africanists will not gather in secret rooms. They will gather in innovation hubs, coding labs, creative studios, and digital communities,” he said.

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I will sign anti-LGBTQ Bill if passed by Parliament – Mahama

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I will sign anti-LGBTQ Bill if passed by Parliament – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has stated that he will assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQ Bill) if passed by Parliament.

“If the Parliament of the people of Ghana endorse the bill and vote on it and pass it and it comes to me as President, I will sign it,” President Mahama assured during a courtesy call on him at the Presidency in Accra by the leadership of the Christian Council of Ghana.

The Delegation, led by its Vice Chairman, Rev Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, who is also the Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, was at the Presidency to present six issues of national concern for redress by the President.

These include the menace of illegal mining (galamsey), the Family Values Bill, the National Cathedral, the anti-graft stance of government, greater collaboration and autonomy of mission education, and the recent military recruitment tragedy.

President Mahama recalled that with regard to the Family Values Bill, what happened the last time during the past administration, was that there was a legal tussle and somebody filed an injunction against Parliament and  the Speaker from forwarding the bill to the President for assent.

He noted that the situation was that the Bill was never submitted to the President for assent.

He explained that by the Constitution, any bill that was not assented to by the President before the expiration of the life of Parliament expires; saying “and so it means that the Bill has to be relayed in the House”.

The President said the Speaker of Parliament had given notice that he would allow it to be relayed before the House.

“But if you want the position of my government, marriage is between man and woman. A person’s gender is determined at birth. And then also that the family is the foundation of our nation. That is our position,” President Mahama said.

“And so there are no questions or equivocations about what we believe. I believe that we are completely aligned with the Christian Council in terms of your belief.”

He said they agreed with the Speaker to relay the Bill and let Parliament debate it and if there were any amendments or whatever that had to be done.

Source: GNA

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We didn’t listen enough – Napo admits broken trust cost NPP government power

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We didn’t listen enough – Napo admits broken trust cost NPP government power


NPP’s running mate in the 2024 election, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, says one hard truth has become clear to him after months of political reflection: the NPP under the Nana Akufo-Addo government simply did not listen enough.

The former Education and Energy Minister believes that failure cost them the trust of the people, and the consequences were severe.

“One thing I’ve concluded in the last 10 months is that there was a broken trust between citizens to government. The trust that was broken hurt so much so that we saw the results so broken,” he said on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday.

Asked by host Evans Mensah what caused that rupture, Dr Opoku Prempeh was blunt.

“We didn’t listen enough, we assumed a lot of things we shouldn’t have assumed,” he admitted.

He added that even their sense of purpose as a government came under strain.

He argued that the global environment made everything harder, saying the world had been shaken on multiple fronts.

“We had gone through the West, global economic climate, medically and economically or health-wise,” he said.

According to him, governments everywhere were swept up in a storm. He said many were overturned, with only autocratic regimes surviving the shocks.

He stressed how dramatically the global economy had shifted and pointed to staggering changes in basic costs.

“A container from China that cost $1200 logistic-wise had risen to $14,000. People’s lifetime savings have been wiped out,” he said.

He added that the human toll was just as devastating.

“People had died in their droves that had never been seen before, without a military crisis or World War. So a lot of things that happened.”

Through it all, Dr Prempeh maintained that despite the difficult global context, their biggest failure was not hearing the public early enough. And in his view, that failure paved the way for everything that followed.

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Minority condemns $10m tax waiver for TCS, accuses govt of double standards

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Minority condemns $10m tax waiver for TCS, accuses govt of double standards

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the John Dramani Mahama administration for approving a $10.4million tax waiver for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Limited in connection with the implementation of the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) project.

Under the agreement, the government has exempted TCS from a 20% withholding tax and Value Added Tax on its income, a move aimed at offering financial relief to the company and facilitating the smooth rollout of the ITAS initiative.

Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, questioned the credibility of the NDC government, arguing that it had previously opposed more than 40 tax waiver requests presented under the Akufo-Addo administration.

“I don’t know what you have been telling Ghanaians. On one breath, tax exemptions brought to this chamber by the NPP administration to create jobs for the youth were turned down. One can only imagine the jobs that would have been created at the time when about 47 taxes were opposed.

“Today, we are being invited to be part of an illegality — something they spoke against. We are opposed to these waivers, and I don’t know the justification you will give to Ghanaians,” he said.

However, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, refuted the Minority’s claims, explaining that the original contract was signed under the Akufo-Addo administration, not by the current government.

“I have not signed this contract. In fact, the new Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Anthony Sarpong, never signed these.

“…I am here to make sure the right things are done — I am cleaning your mess,” he said.

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Cabinet approves Public Tribunals Bill to fast-track galamsey prosecutions

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Cabinet approves Public Tribunals Bill to fast-track galamsey prosecutions

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that Cabinet has approved the Public Tribunals Bill, a move aimed at accelerating the prosecution of illegal mining (galamsey) cases across the country.

The introduction of the Public Tribunals Bill, as explained by the president, is expected to strengthen the country’s resolve to clamp down on galamsey activities and reinforce the government’s commitment to safeguarding the environment.

Speaking during a meeting with the Christian Council at Jubilee House on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the President said the new Bill will empower public tribunals to handle galamsey-related offences, easing the pressure such cases place on the traditional court system and ensuring quicker, more efficient justice delivery.

According to President Mahama, the measure forms part of the government’s broader efforts to curb environmental destruction and protect Ghana’s forests and water bodies from the harmful effects of illegal mining.

“What the Cabinet did was to pass the Public Tribunals Bill so that we will push issues related to illegal mining to the public tribunals. They will adjudicate faster and ensure that justice is seen to be done,” he explained.

“If this comes into effect, we will be able to process cases against illegal mining even quicker,” he added.

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Bogoso-Prestea Mine Blast: Multiple galamseyers feared dead

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Bogoso-Prestea Mine Blast: Multiple galamseyers feared dead

A minimum of six illegal miners feared dead A minimum of six illegal miners feared dead

A minimum of six illegal miners, popularly known as galamseyers, are feared to have died after being trapped in the underground shafts of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine in the Western Region, according to a report by JoyNews.

The report indicates that the incident happened on the afternoon of November 18, 2025, and is believed to have been triggered by noxious smoke that followed an unauthorised underground blast in an abandoned pit belonging to Heath Goldfields.

The tragedy is said to have occurred at Level 8 and Level 9 of the mine, some of the deepest and most difficult sections to access.

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Authorities are struggling to confirm the exact number of victims due to the secretive manner in which the miners entered the site.

There are fears the death toll could be higher than the early figures suggest, given the size and remoteness of the underground areas the miners illegally accessed.

Initial reports placed the casualties at around 11, while some accounts suggested as many as 30 people may have died.

Reports indicate that the incident has been reported to the Prestea Police and the police are handling the case.

Although management and the police are yet to release an official statement, mine sources believe the deaths were likely caused by asphyxiation from carbon gases, possibly carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide, which filled the tunnels after the unauthorised blast carried out by the illegal miners.

Heath Goldfields recently took over the management and running of the Bogoso-Prestea mines, which is being disputed in court by the current leaseholders Blue Gold.

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Mr Kudjo Alepe Nyame, a Chief Revenue Officer at the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, in charge of Outdoor, Golden Jubilee Terminal, Tema Port, has revealed that shipping lines are still dragging their feet about operating 24-hour services. 

Mr Nyame disclosed that “It is also significant to say that the … shipping lines are still feet dragging, a couple of them doing so well, but they don’t do the night.” 

He revealed this when he joined other panellists on a Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority’s (GPHA) powered media forum, discussing the topic “24 Hour Port Operations: Assessing Implementation and Unlocking Potentials.” 

He noted that such shipping lines were not available at night; therefore, if they were unable to resolve issues of clearance involving shipping lines before nightfall, it then meant that clearance could not be completed. 

He added that for the 24-hour port operations to run smoothly in the evening, such challenges must be addressed. 

The chief revenue officer observed that significant challenges in early stages of the rolling out of the 24-hour operations included stakeholders not coming onboard, as it took some time before most of them rolled on. 

Touching on joint inspections, he said agencies that meet for joint inspections, such as the Food and Drug Authority, the Environmental Protection Authority, preventive and other ministries, departments and agencies, were collaborating very well to ensure timely delivery of service. 

“We have been able to coordinate with them in order not to stall the work. As far as clearance is concerned, we are able to sail through and ensure that timely delivery of consignment is achieved,” he said. 

Staffing-wise, he disclosed that there had been a significant increase; using the Golden Jubilee Terminal as an example, he said hitherto, when they were operating only straight days, they had 20 staff and three supervisors, adding that the number had increased threefold to around 60 and more. 

According to Mr Nyame, officers had been put into shifts, where they work three days day, three days night, and three days off, adding, however, that they were a bit constrained, though, and had therefore requested for junior officers to be brought onboard to reduce the stress on senior officers who do the examinations. 

He commended the management of the GPHA for operationalising the 24-hour service and appealed for the revamping and refurbishment of shed 10, as it was one of the offices that could ensure the efficient delivery of the service. 

Source: GNA 

US completing final checks to extradite Sedina Tamakloe to Ghana – AG Ayine

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Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine says Sedina Tamakloe Attionu will soon be brought back to Ghana Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine says Sedina Tamakloe Attionu will soon be brought back to Ghana

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has disclosed that his office is working with the United States government to get former Chief Executive Officer of MASLOC Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, who has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, back into the country to serve her jail term.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Dr Ayine indicated that the processes to extradite her are far advanced, adding that the United States government is now crossing all the t’s before releasing Tamakloe to Ghana.

He made these remarks while refuting assertions that the John Dramani Mahama government has done nothing to get the former MASLOC boss into the country.

“The Office of the Attorney General is awaiting the execution of our request to have her extradited to serve her prison sentence in Ghana. The International Cooperation Unit of the Attorney General’s Department followed up on our request with the Department of Justice of the United States of America in September 2025.

“So if there is any impression being created that I am not taking any steps, this is the evidence that in September, that is just a month ago, I took the step of inquiring from the United States Justice Department about the steps that they were taking in respect of the extradition.”

He added, “They indicated that they are following their extradition procedures in executing the request and that the fugitive will be extradited as soon as they have satisfied all the procedures. Thank you, Mr Speaker.”

Former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe sentenced to 10 years in jail for causing financial loss

A High Court in Accra sentenced a former Chief Executive Officer of MASLOC (Microfinance and Small Loans Centre) to 10 years in prison with hard labour for causing financial loss of GH¢90 million to the state in April 2024.

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

The two were found guilty on 78 counts of causing financial loss to the state, stealing, conspiracy to steal, money laundering, and causing loss to public property in contravention of public procurement law.

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

She was tried in absentia after failing to return to Ghana.

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Diddy denies sexual battery allegation after Los Angeles authorities open probe

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Imprisoned rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has denied a new sexual battery allegation that is being investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The allegations reportedly stem from 2020 and involve a music producer who was asked to attend a photo shoot inside a Los Angeles warehouse where Combs allegedly assaulted him.

Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence in New Jersey for prostitution related charges, has denied this and all allegations of sexual abuse.

“Let me make it absolutely clear, Mr Combs categorically denies as false and defamatory all claims that he sexually abused anyone,” one of Combs’ attorneys, Jonathan Davis, said in a statement to the BBC.

“He looks forward to vindicating himself in court, where such matters are decided—and not in the media—based on admissible, material evidence, not rank speculation and unsubstantiated allegations,” Mr Davis continued.

The sheriff’s department confirmed to the BBC that its special victims bureau is in the preliminary stages of investigating a sexual battery allegation against Combs. It said that additional details would not be released “given the sensitivity of the case”.

The male music producer accuses Combs eof xposing himself and masturbating while at the warehouse photoshoot, according to US media. Combs is accused of asking him to assist in the sexual acts and throwing a dirty shirt when the producer refused, multiple news agencies report.

Dozens of people – including underage accusers – have filed civil lawsuits against Combs on allegations that include being drugged and sexually assaulted. Some claims include that the music mogul made both promises of career advancement or threats if accusers spoke up.

Earlier this year, the rapper was convicted in a New York trial on two counts of transportation for prostitution. He was sentenced last month to 50 months in sentence.

The high-profile criminal case accused Combs of running a sprawling sex-trafficking operation and his trial included testimony from stars that included rapper Kid Cudi and Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.

He was ultimately found not guilty of the most serious charges, which could have resulted in him spending the rest of his life in jail.

“I lost my way,” he wrote to the judge before his sentencing. “My downfall was rooted in my selfishness. I have been humbled and broken to my core.”

Combs is currently serving out his sentence in New Jersey.

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India’s US exports jump despite 50% tariffs as trade tensions ease

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India’s goods exports to the US rose for the first time in five months in October, jumping 14.5% from September, even as Donald Trump’s steep tariffs remain in place.

Exports to India’s largest foreign market had dropped sharply last month after 50% US tariffs on India, including a 25% penalty for buying Russian oil, kicked in on 27 August.

The improved data came as Indian state-run oil firms agreed to import more annual liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the US, and Trump exempted many farm goods from reciprocal tariffs that could benefit India.

Trade deal negotiations between the two countries are underway, with an Indian official saying that key aspects of the deal were nearing closure.

The jump in exports to the US came even as India’s overall goods exports fell 11.8% year-on-year in October, with 15 of its top 20 markets seeing a decline in bilateral trade.

“Tariff-exempt sectors such as smartphones and pharmaceuticals may have performed better – though this remains a tentative assumption,” said Ajay Srivastava of Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), a Delhi-based think tank, commenting on the latest trade numbers.

“Despite the October rebound, India’s shipments to the US have dropped nearly 28.4% between May and October, erasing more than $2.5bn in monthly export value,” Mr Srivastava added.

But trade tensions between the two countries appear to be gradually letting up after months of uncertainty.

On Monday, India said it had concluded a first-ever major deal that will see its state-run oil companies sourcing some 10% of the country’s annual LPG needs from the US.

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri described the decision as a “historic development” and said the world’s largest and fastest-growing LPG market has now opened up to the United States.

The Trump administration has been urging Delhi to ramp up its purchase of US petroleum products and reduce its dependency on Russian oil.

India became one of the biggest markets for Russian oil as Western nations imposed sanctions on Moscow after the Ukraine war started in 2022.

Last year, India bought $52.7bn of Russian crude – 37% of its oil bill – but Trump has reiterated time and again, that the country has agreed to reduce its purchases, something India has not officially confirmed.

Delhi is walking a diplomatic tightrope on energy imports as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to visit Delhi early next month to finalise several agreements and projects, local reports say.

Yet trade talks between India and the US – stalled for months over Delhi’s refusal to cut Russian oil imports – now appear to be moving quickly despite this.

On Monday, a senior government official told The Hindu newspaper that the first phase of the trade deal is “more or less near closure”.

India is also set to benefit from the US’s decision to roll back reciprocal tariffs on certain agricultural products such as tea, coffee and spices – a move that, analysts say, would effectively exempt about $1bn worth of India’s agricultural exports to the US from duties.

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Dr Gideon Boako is the MP for Tano North Dr Gideon Boako is the MP for Tano North

Dr Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has raised strong concerns over the tools deployed by the government to attain single-digit inflation, arguing that they have come at a steep cost to households and the broader economy.

Speaking during the 2026 Budget debate, he said the government relied heavily on sterilisation and excessive fiscal consolidation to suppress inflation.

“I dare say that without them we were still going to achieve the same results anyway,” he claimed.

He cited data from the budget showing that the Bank of Ghana sterilised GH¢62 billion through Open Market Operations and foreign exchange auctions in 2024. According to him, the move effectively drained liquidity from the pockets of ordinary Ghanaians.

“GH¢62 billion that should have been available in the pockets of Ghanaians to spend this year has been siphoned to the Bank of Ghana,” he argued.

Dr Boako warned that the impact would be felt sharply during the Christmas season.

“Traders will just be sitting by their products in the scorching sun with potential buyers walking around without buying,” he said, describing the situation as a direct consequence of tight monetary conditions.

He added that despite food glut and an adequate supply of goods, low disposable income means people simply cannot afford to buy.

The MP further questioned why goods with positive income elasticity of demand remain unsold.

“Why would these goods still be glutted on the market without buyers if individuals have money in their pockets?” he asked.

He urged the government to urgently release liquidity into the economy.

“The government must release this money into the economy with speed to enable people to have the money to spend,” he emphasised.

How vice principal, security guard were murdered – Widows

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Kebbi abductions leave heartbreaking void for victims’ widows Kebbi abductions leave heartbreaking void for victims’ widows

The murder of the vice principal and the security guard of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, has left a devastating hole in the hearts of the victims’ wives.

The widow of the security guard, who did not give her name during the interview amid tears, said:

“My husband and I were sleeping in the room when I heard a strange noise near our window around 4 a.m. I tapped my husband in a bid to wake him up, telling him that goats had entered our house. He woke up and walked out of the room, only to see heavily armed men.

“When we saw them, we began to pray in the Islamic way. While doing that, they shot my husband straight in the chest. He fell and blood began to rush out. When I attempted to cover the wound to stop the blood from gushing, they cocked their guns and warned me to stop, or they would kill me too. That was when our daughter came out of the room. They took her to the hostel and asked her to lie down so they could shoot her.

“She begged them to allow her to relieve herself, so they left and went after other students. She then ran into the bush in the dead of the night until daybreak before she got to safety and returned home. That was how she managed to escape.”

Malama Amina, wife of the slain vice principal, narrated that the assailants were Fulanis because she heard them speaking Fulani and they were dressed in army camouflage. “They forced the door open and woke him, asking him to say his last prayers. While doing so, they shot him at close range, and he died immediately,” she said.

“After killing the vice principal and the night guard, they went straight to Adamu Aliero Hostel in the school and randomly seized the girls, warning that any girl who hid would be killed, sending shivers down their spines.”

Some sources said the abducted schoolgirls numbered 27, but the police put the figure at 25.

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris on Tuesday cut short his trip to visit the scene of the incident after sending his deputy earlier for an on-the-spot assessment.

Idris, who arrived in the village alongside the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shuaibu, told journalists that the Kebbi State Government would ensure the safe return of the schoolgirls.

While describing the incident as unfortunate, he said he would go to any length through the security agencies to secure their quick release. “Take me by my words: your children will be rescued very soon,” he said.

Police Reaction

Kebbi State Police Command, in a statement on Monday, confirmed the abduction of the schoolgirls and the killing of the vice principal.

CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the police spokesperson, stated that a rescue team comprising the army, police, and vigilantes has been raised to rescue the abducted girls.

COAS Comment

General Shuaibu assured the parents, people of Kebbi State, and the Federal Government that, within a short time, the army will rescue the girls unharmed.

“The presidential order on the rescue operations is on course and will soon materialise,” the army chief added.

Preliminary report reveals breach by illegal miners, says Heath Goldfields

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Preliminary report reveals breach by illegal miners, says Heath Goldfields

Heath Goldfields Ltd has released a preliminary account of the tragic incident that claimed three lives on its Prestea concession, confirming that the victims forcibly entered the underground mine through unapproved access points.

In a statement issued on November 18, management said “preliminary reports indicate that these individuals used unauthorised routes to access a restricted area of the Mine, leading to the tragic loss of 3 lives.”

The company described the event as “unfortunate” and said the miners infiltrated an inactive section of the underground workings before becoming trapped.

Heath Goldfields expressed sorrow over the deaths, noting, “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the entire Prestea community during this difficult period.

“Every loss of life, regardless of circumstance, is painful, and we stand with the affected families in grief and sympathy.”

Management said it is working hand-in-hand with state authorities to uncover full details of the incident and to assist with recovery efforts.

According to the release, “Heath Goldfields Ltd is cooperating fully with the relevant authorities, including the Ghana Police Service, the Minerals Commission and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), to support ongoing investigations and recovery efforts.”

The company praised the swift action of officers on the ground, saying, “We commend their professionalism and swift response.”

Heath Goldfields also reassured the public of its commitment to safety, emphasising that it has strict measures in place and continues to strengthen them across all operational areas.

“As a responsible mining company, Heath Goldfields Ltd. remains committed to the highest standards of safety and the protection of human life. We continue to implement stringent security and safety protocols across all our concessions,” the statement added.

The company further moved to calm concerns among community leaders and industry observers, stating, “We assure our stakeholders, including traditional leaders, community members, regulators and partners of our continued dedication to responsible mining, community engagement, and the safeguarding of livelihoods.”

Heath Goldfields said its community relations team has already begun engaging with local leaders to support affected families.

“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families who have lost loved ones. Our community relations team is engaging local leaders to provide support to affected families and keep the community informed,” management said.

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‘I’ve been reflecting on life’ – Matthew Opoku Prempeh says of his ‘best time in 16 years’

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‘I’ve been reflecting on life’ – Matthew Opoku Prempeh says of his ‘best time in 16 years’


Former Manhyia South MP and running mate to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, says he has spent the last ten months in deep reflection and quiet renewal.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, he revealed that the period has been one of the most meaningful phases of his public life.

“In the last 10 months, I’ve been enjoying life,” he said, opening up about a rare stretch of calm after years of intense political work.

Host Evans Mensah pressed further, asking if he even had it in him to relax, to which Dr Opoku Prempeh responded with ease. “I have been reading and enjoying life, my brother.”

He said the break has allowed him to slow down and re-centre himself.

“I’ve been reflecting so much,” he explained. He described travelling across the country on a listening tour, reconnecting with people and grounding himself again.

“I’ve been going around the country on a listening tour. I’ve been reconnecting to my roots and establishing my foot firmly on the ground.”

The period, he noted, has been more than just rest. It has been a moment of introspection and clarity about the future.

“I’ve been mostly listening, reflecting, doing a soul search on what’s the purpose going forward.”

Despite his long years in frontline politics, Dr Opoku Prempeh said this break has given him a depth of stillness and perspective he has not had in a long time.

“So it’s been the best time in the last probably 16 years,” he said.

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OSP charges Ken Ofori Atta and seven others with 78 counts of corruption related offences over SML deal

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OSP charges Ken Ofori Atta and seven others with 78 counts of corruption related offences over SML deal

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has filed 78 charges against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta and seven others over the government’s contract with Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited.

The charges were filed at the Criminal Division of High Court in Accra on November 18, 2025.

Those charged include former senior officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority and persons connected to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited. The company has also been listed as an accused entity.

According to the charge sheet, the first count focuses on conspiracy to influence a procurement process to obtain an unfair advantage in awarding the SML contract, contrary to section 23(1) of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29) and section 92(2)(b) of the Public Procurement Act 2003(Act (663).

The document lists Ken Ofori Atta, aged 66; former GRA Acting Commissioner General Emmanuel Kofi Nti, also 66; and Evans Adusei, 62, the beneficial owner and chief executive of Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited, as key persons involved in the alleged conspiracy.

The Special Prosecutor notes that the accused persons are suspected to have directly or indirectly interfered with the procurement process in a manner that violated the law.

In all, they are facing 78 counts covering various corruption and corruption related offences linked to the award and execution of the SML contract.

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I received death threats over homophobic remarks – TG Omori

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I received death threats over homophobic remarks – TG Omori

TG Omori is a Nigerian music video director TG Omori is a Nigerian music video director

Nigerian music video director ThankGod Omori, popularly known as TG Omori, has alleged that his safety has been threatened after he shared his opinion on same-sex relationships.

TG Omori sparked controversy over the weekend after he described homosexuality as “evil.”

“Having same-gender sex is evil,” he wrote on X, drawing widespread attention. The cinematographer has now claimed that he has been receiving death threats after a magazine accused him of using the controversy to promote eyewear.

“This is a media house trying to set me up and risk my life by gaslighting a global community they serve, to blacklist me for speaking my truth in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Death threats and wishes have been sent to me day and night, threatening my safety and security as a citizen, since this article was published by @Zikoko_Mag,” he wrote on X, quoting the article shared by the magazine.

What President Mahama said about signing anti-LGBTQ bill

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John Dramani Mahama is Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama is Ghana’s President

President John Dramani Mahama has stated that if Parliament approves the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly called the anti‑LGBTQ bill, he will formally assent to it.

Speaking during a courtesy call by leaders of the Christian Council of Ghana in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, President Mahama reiterated his commitment to what he described as Ghana’s enduring family and moral values.

“We agree with the Speaker to relay the bill and let Parliament debate it, and then if there are any amendments or whatever that have to be done. If the Parliament of the people of Ghana endorses the bill, votes on it, and passes it, and it comes to me as President, I will sign it,” he stated.

He stressed that gender is determined at birth and that the family remains the foundation of the nation.

“A person’s gender is determined at birth, and the family is the foundation of our nation. That is our position. So, there are no questions or equivocations about what we believe,” President Mahama noted.

President Mahama also expressed support for the Speaker of Parliament’s call for the bill to be re-laid and debated to allow for any necessary amendments or clarifications.

“We agree with the Speaker to relay the bill and let Parliament debate it, and then if there are any amendments or whatever that have to be done,” he added.

The anti‑LGBTQ bill was first introduced in 2021 and seeks to criminalize same-sex sexual activity and the promotion of LGBTQ rights in Ghana.

It has strong backing from religious and traditional leaders but has drawn criticism from human rights groups for potentially violating fundamental freedoms and promoting discrimination.

Under the previous administration, the bill was passed by Parliament in February 2024, but former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo never gave assent, citing legal challenges.

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MoFA rolls out poultry intensification scheme to boost broiler production nationwide

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The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), through the West Africa Food System Resilience Programme (FSRP), has launched the Poultry Intensification Scheme (PIS) to strengthen Ghana’s poultry sector and ensure sustainable food production.

The scheme, supported by a $12.5 million World Bank facility, aims to produce approximately 2 million broiler birds annually over the next three years.

The anchor farmers include prominent commercial operations such as Darko Farms & Company Limited, Boris B’s Farms and Veterinary Supplies, Rockland Meat Company Limited, Asamoa & Yamoa Farms, Aglow Farms Limited, AMG Farms Limited, and others, alongside WIPVaC-Apex Ghana, which represents women in the poultry value chain.

Speaking on the programme, officials highlighted that the Poultry Intensification Scheme seeks to strengthen the entire poultry value chain, create jobs, improve food security, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Beneficiaries will gain access to financial support, technical guidance, and market linkages to scale production efficiently and meet rising domestic demand.

While the scheme complements other national poultry initiatives, it remains unclear whether the selected anchor farmers are also beneficiaries of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Initiative, a separate programme targeting smallholder poultry farmers.

The FSRP’s Poultry Intensification Scheme represents a major step in Ghana’s efforts to modernise poultry production, enhance resilience in the food system, and support the country’s long-term agricultural development goals.

FSRP Anchor Farmers Include:

Darko Farms & Company Limited – 0264369443 – sdarko@darkofarms.com

Boris B’s Farms and Veterinary Supplies Ghana Limited – 0244370697 – info@borisbgh.com

Rockland Meat Company Limited – 0248697205 – edithwheatland@hotmail.com

Asamoa & Yamoa Farms Limited – 0553909220 – Jantel3@msn.com

Aglow Farms Limited – 0246649730 – info@aglowchicken.com

AMG Farms Limited – 0599505353 – operations.amgfarmsgh@gmail.com

Ransboat & Company Limited – 0244779380 – info@ransboat.com

Mikleb Enterprise Limited – 0244081669 – joeboamah@yahoo.com

Cr72 Ghana Limited – 0246309285 – 72ghana@gmail.com

Akate Farms & Trading Company Limited – 0245835200 – akatefarms@yahoo.com

Fredna Ghana Limited – 0244973815 – fnyame21@gmail.com

PAP Farms – 0247773668 – papfarms@yahoo.com

Holland Akokor Company Ltd. – 0244461473 – info@hollandakokorgh.com

Judahson Farms Limited – 0244978741 – judahsonfarms@gmail.com

AP Easy Group Limited – 0244943370 – paosei82@gmail.com

Apex Body of Women in Poultry Value Chain (WIPVaC-Apex Ghana) – 0243134480 – info@wipvacapexghana.com

ADF Farms Limited – 0549522306 – acquahdaniel939@gmail.com

AM Unity Farms Limited – 0208120459 – aadamakwakumusah@gmail.com

The initiative is expected to enhance poultry productivity, strengthen livelihoods, and contribute to Ghana’s food security objectives. Under the initiative, 22 competitively selected commercial anchor farmers and their network of outgrowers across the country will receive support credit to produce, process, and market high-quality poultry.

Tanzania’s president says election violence may hurt access to funding

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Samia Suluhu Hassan is Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan is Tanzania’s President

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan said on Tuesday that the violence following the country’s disputed October election could hurt access to international funding.

Speaking as she swore in government ministers, she said the unrest had tarnished the country’s image and reduced its chances of securing loans.

She urged officials to focus on raising funds from domestic sources.

Tanzania remains fiscally dependent on external financing, with aid accounting for some 23 per cent of government revenue in 2023, although this share is declining.

The election was marred by three days of confrontations between protesters and security forces over the exclusion of Hassan’s main challengers.

Rights groups, opposition parties, and the United Nations say hundreds of people were likely killed in the clashes, though the government disputes these figures as exaggerated.

Hundreds of others were arrested and charged with treason, though the president later called for the release of some detainees.

Hassan was declared the winner with over 97 per cent of the vote. Her new cabinet includes her daughter and son-in-law.

African Union observers said the poll failed to meet international democratic standards, but the government dismissed this, insisting the election was fair.

Calm largely returned after Hassan was sworn in and promised to restore peace.

Over 100 people have named their children after me

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Over 100 people have named their children after me

The Minister of State at the Presidency in charge of Special Initiatives and Member of Parliament for Nkoranza South, Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, says more than 100 children in his constituency have been named after him in recognition of his development work.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Tuesday, November 18, Mr. Agyekum attributed the trend to what he described as his unwavering commitment to improving every community in the constituency.

He said he has built at least one school in each community within Nkoranza South — a feat he believes has deeply resonated with residents.

According to him, his development record has also made party primaries almost redundant in his case, as he often runs unopposed because constituents see no need to challenge him.

Mr. Agyekum added that the confidence his constituents have in his leadership has resulted in many parents naming their children after him.

“They have names, over 100 children after me. My name is Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum and it is a fact on the ground. Somebody named four of his children after me,” he stated.

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Mahama insists that political freedom isn’t enough for Africa

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Mahama insists that political freedom isn’t enough for Africa

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that Africa cannot rely solely on political freedom when the global system continues to limit the continent’s economic, technological and environmental progress.

Speaking at the official opening of the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Fifth Pan-African Congress at the landmark Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra, President Mahama said Africa’s liberation struggle had entered a new era where external pressures and structural inequalities threatened the continent’s right to determine its future.

“Africa remains a continent rich in natural resources but poor in global influence,” he said, warning that although the chains of colonialism had been broken, “our generation faces new forms of domination — economic, technological, ideological and political.”

He noted that political independence was merely the first step, stressing that “political liberation must open the door to economic and social liberation,” as envisioned by the early Pan-Africanists who convened in Manchester in 1945.

Tracing the historical significance of the Fifth Pan-African Congress, the President of Ghana reminded the participants that the event became “the turning point that accelerated the liberation of our continent from colonial domination.”

He said the leaders who gathered in Manchester 80 years ago, including Kwame Nkrumah, George Padmore, W.E.B. Du Bois, Jomo Kenyatta and Ras Makonnen carried the hopes of millions of oppressed Africans and left a clear message: “Africa must take its destiny into its own hands … and the dignity of African people is not negotiable.”

“Today’s challenges, however, are far more complex. The struggle of this moment is for economic transformation, technological sovereignty, climate justice and a fairer global financial order,” he emphasised, adding that Africa’s youthful population, natural wealth and cultural capital must translate into tangible opportunities.

Mr Mahama criticised the current global financial and political architecture for undermining Africa’s development, insisting that the continent must negotiate from a position of unity.

“Africa contributes least to global emissions yet suffers most,” he said.

“We must approach global climate negotiations not as passive recipients of aid, but as equal partners demanding fairness, investment and respect for our right to develop.”

He argued that the international system must reflect present-day realities and give the continent the representation and respect it deserved.

Reiterating Ghana’s historical role in Pan-Africanism, he announced a major initiative aimed at deepening continental integration.

He revealed plans to form a League of African Free Movement Countries, an initial group of seven nations set to abolish visa requirements for each other’s citizens.

“I will write to the Presidents of the seven countries. If any of our citizens want to travel to each other’s countries, they won’t require a visa,” he said

The initiative, he explained, is expected to expand as more countries commit to free movement, eventually paving the way for a borderless Africa.

“It is a shame that we still have to travel to each other’s countries asking for a visa,” he said.

Mr Mahama urged African leaders to prioritise the next generation, saying more than 60 per cent of Africans are under 35 and must be empowered for a rapidly changing world.

“The next generation of Pan-Africanists will not gather in secret rooms. They will gather in innovation hubs, coding labs, creative studios and digital communities.”

He therefore called on governments to provide skills, infrastructure and platforms that allowed young Africans to innovate and lead.

While paying tribute to the visionaries of 1945, President Mahama entreated Africans to recommit to unity, accountability and shared purpose.

“Africans will determine Africa’s destiny , not external forces, not global markets, not geopolitical competition,” he declared. “Let this anniversary ignite in us a renewed sense of purpose to build a prosperous, peaceful and dignified Africa.”

He officially declared the 80th anniversary conference organised by Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF) open, describing it as a defining moment for Africa’s political and economic future.

His concluding remarks aligned with the vision of the progressive forces, aiming to conclude the conference by signing the Accra Declaration, which would serve as a working document for Africa’s reparations agenda over the next few decades.

The proceedings on the first day clearly indicated that the whole of Africa awaits historical justice —recognition of the West’s crimes and repentance for them.

To obtain reparations, the conference discussed specific steps towards achieving the reparations target in the near future: the waiver of payments on loans with onerous terms, the creation of a single African reparations fund, and customs duties on goods from former colonisers.

The participants were united in their desire to collectively achieve historical justice.

The two-day conference has drawn delegates from over 50 countries from Africa and the diaspora.

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Medeama Regain Top Spot As Late Drama Headlines Matchday 10

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Nana Kofi celebrating his match winner

 

Medeama SC reclaimed the summit of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday, November 16, 2025, after grinding out a crucial 2-1 victory away to bottom-placed Eleven Wonders, capping off a matchday filled with tight contests, late twists and shifting fortunes across the table.

Former champions Medeama took the lead through Godknows Dzakpasu, but the hosts hit back when Daniel Lomotey — who had earlier missed a penalty — levelled the score.

With Wonders still searching for their first win of the season, Nana Kofi Babil delivered the decisive moment, calmly slotting home to restore Medeama’s lead and keep their title chase on course.

In Kpando, Heart of Lions continued their impressive resurgence, extending their unbeaten run to four games with a 2-0 win over Young Apostles. Michael Ephson struck first before an Issah Nyaabila own goal sealed the victory, lifting Lions into the league’s upper tier.

Bechem United also climbed upward, moving out of the relegation zone after a 2-0 win over FC Samartex powered by an Emmanuel Abban brace. At the Golden City Park, Berekum Chelsea edged Nations FC 2-1, with goals from Shaibu Fuseini and Marvin Owusu cancelling out Samuel Tetteh’s effort for the visitors.

Dreams FC maintained their flawless home record with a slender 1-0 victory over Hohoe United at the Tuba AstroTurf. Jonathan Nemorden provided the match’s only goal, reinforcing the Still Believe lads’ strong form on home soil.

Defending champions Bibiani GoldStars kept themselves in the title frame after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Karela United, secured by a composed strike from Burkinabe midfielder Razack Sanou.

But the day’s most dramatic scene unfolded at the AAK Sports Arena, where Basake Holy Stars staged a spirited comeback to secure a 2-2 draw with Vision FC.

After Prince Tweneboah put Holy Stars ahead, quick goals from Abdul Sumaila and Sherif Mohammed Iddrisu turned the game around for Vision.

With defeat looming, Bismark Tey produced a stunning 96th-minute equalizer to send the home fans into a frenzy.

At the Baba Yara Stadium, Asante Kotoko and Aduana FC cancelled each other out in a tense 1-1 draw.

Emmanuel Marfo gave Aduana an early advantage before Lord Amoah restored parity just before the break — a result that keeps both clubs in touch with the top but unable to surpass Medeama.

Matchday 10 ends with Medeama back on top, Heart of Lions surging, and Eleven Wonders rooted to the bottom, as the competition tightens at both ends of the table.

 

BY Wletsu Ransford

Christians in Nigeria targeted, driven from their homes, says Nicki Minaj at UN

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Nicki Minaj condemn Christian persecution in Nigeria Nicki Minaj condemn Christian persecution in Nigeria

US rapper Nicki Minaj on Tuesday visited the United Nations (UN) headquarters, stating that Christians in Nigeria “are being targeted, driven from their homes, and killed.”

Minaj was invited by Mike Waltz, the US ambassador to the UN, “for an in-depth discussion about what our administration is doing to protect Christians’ freedoms all over the world.”

She thanked US President Donald Trump for “prioritising this issue” and pushing for international action to “defend Christians in Nigeria, to combat extremism, and to bring a stop to violence against those who simply want to exercise their natural right to freedom of religion or belief.”

The artiste lamented that Christian communities in parts of Nigeria are being forced to flee their homes, adding that no one should ever feel unsafe because of their beliefs.

Minaj said she understands, through travelling, how deeply religion shapes people and cultures around the world, noting that faith is now “under attack in way too many places,” including Nigeria.

“We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other. That shouldn’t make one person feel less safe than anyone in any room,” she said.

“In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes, and killed. Churches have been burned, families have been torn apart, and entire communities live in fear constantly simply because of how they pray.

“Protecting Christians in Nigeria is not about taking sides or dividing people. It is about uniting humanity.”

Minaj stressed that attacks on any place of worship, whether church or mosque, should concern the entire world.

“When one’s church, mosque, or place of worship is destroyed, everyone’s heart should break just a little bit,” she said.

She expressed hope that the discussion would inspire greater global resolve.

“I hope it will encourage deepened solidarity for us to urgently work together to ensure every person can enjoy the right to believe, to worship, and to live in peace,” she added.

Teacher on bail over recruitment scam

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Teacher on bail over recruitment scam

Samuel Ofosu Amartey, has been granted a GH¢100,000.00 bail with two sureties Samuel Ofosu Amartey, has been granted a GH¢100,000.00 bail with two sureties

A teacher, Samuel Ofosu Amartey, has been granted GH¢100,000 bail with two sureties by the Amasaman Circuit Court in Accra over an alleged recruitment scam.

The court, presided over by Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong, ordered that the sureties be gainfully employed and earn not less than GH¢2,000 a month.

It also instructed Amartey to report every Tuesday to the police investigator handling the case. He has pleaded not guilty to defrauding by pretence and is to return to court on December 18.

Giving the facts of the case, Police Chief Inspector Frederick Awuah-Ansah said:

Eric Manteaw, the complainant, is a professional teacher and a resident of Asamankese. Amartey is also a professional teacher and resides in Jamestown.

He said that in January 2024, the accused approached the complainant with a promise to recruit prospective applicants into the Ghana Immigration Service and the Ghana National Fire Service.

The complainant shared the information with family and friends and gathered 19 interested individuals, who collectively paid GH¢150,000, which was forwarded to the accused.

However, Amartey failed to deliver on his promise and went into hiding, the prosecution said.

Chief Inspector Awuah-Ansah added that a complaint was later lodged with the Amasaman Police Station, leading to the arrest of the accused, who was arraigned after investigations.

Ashie Moore chairs Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, a subsidiary of GNPC

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Ashie Moore chairs Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, a subsidiary of GNPC

John Abdulai Jinapor has inaugurated the Board of Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited John Abdulai Jinapor has inaugurated the Board of Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor, on behalf of the President, has inaugurated the Board of Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, a subsidiary of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).

Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited holds a strategic mandate by extracting gold mainly from old tailings and waste ore, ensuring value addition within the mining sector and creating jobs within host communities.

In his remarks, the Minister charged the Board to approach its work with professionalism, transparency, and urgency. “The company’s purpose is clear, and its potential is significant. With the right leadership and focus, PSGL can once again become a strong pillar within our natural resources sector”, Jinapor remarked.

The newly constituted Board is chaired by Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore. The other members of the Board are;

Kwame Ntow Amoah

Hajia Amina Adam

Alhaji Ishaq Dauda

Their collective expertise will guide PSGL toward operational revival, improved efficiency, and long-term profitability.

I hope Ghana wins a world title soon – Andre Ayew

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I hope Ghana wins a world title soon – Andre Ayew

Andre Morgan Ayew is a Ghanaian international player Andre Morgan Ayew is a Ghanaian international player

Ghana international Andre Morgan Ayew has reflected on the Black Satellites’ success at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, while setting sights on another global football triumph soon.

Ayew, who is the most capped player for the Black Stars, gained prominence after spearheading the Black Satellites’ World Cup triumph in Egypt 16 years ago.

Having been named ambassador for the 2025 MILO U-13 Champions League, the former Marseille, Swansea City, and West Ham United star affirmed that winning the 2009 World Cup felt like “bringing the whole world to Ghana,” and expressed hope that the country will soon secure another global football title.

At the official launch of the MILO Championship in Accra, Ayew reflected on the proudest moment of his career, noting that his confidence and inspiration stem from Ghana’s historic triumph in Egypt, a victory he still regards as the highlight of his football journey.

“It’s very easy. We brought the world to Ghana. Yeah, that’s it, we brought the whole world to Ghana, and we hope that it’s going to happen again pretty soon, Insha Allah,” he said when asked about his fondest career memory.

In October 2009, Ghana defeated Brazil 4–3 on penalties, after a goalless draw in regulation time, to become the first African nation to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

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