President John Dramani Mahama

The government has allocated GH¢50 million for the procurement of outboard motors and essential fishing equipment for communities across the country.

President John Dramani Mahama announced the funding on Friday, November 21, 2025, during the National Chief Fisherman and Queen Fishmonger Conference, describing it as part of a broader strategy to modernise Ghana’s fisheries sector.

He revealed that the government was also acquiring two new offshore patrol vessels for the Ghana Navy to strengthen maritime enforcement and curb illegal fishing activities.

In addition to equipment support, President Mahama said the government would construct two new fish markets one in Dambai in the Oti Region and another to serve the Shama District.

A separate request for a fish market in Nungua, he added, will receive favourable consideration in future budgets.

“My administration has taken decisive steps to develop a sustainable, modern fisheries sector rooted in science, tradition and community participation,” he said.

President Mahama noted that these investments complemented the recently passed Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025, which he described as landmark legislation that established a modern framework for governance, regulation and enforcement.

The new law, he said, aligned Ghana with international standards and enhanced the nation’s ability to sustainably manage its marine resources.

The president also emphasised the government’s commitment to formally integrating traditional leadership into fisheries decision-making. He reiterated his pledge to restore and formalise the roles of chief fishermen and queen fishmongers through co-management structures and strengthened community bylaws.

“The future of Ghana’s fisheries depends on what we are committed to today,” Mahama said, urging fishing communities to uphold responsible practices and support enforcement efforts to eliminate illegal fishing.

The Republic of Ghana represented by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has been appointed as Vice Chair in 2026 and as Chair in 2027 of the Kimberley Process (KP).

The announcement of this historic appointment was made on 21 November 2025, during the closing session of the 2025 Kimberley Process Plenary, held at the ALMAS Conference Centre, Dubai.

The appointment which followed two days of intensive deliberations, ministerial engagements, and consultations among governments, industry stakeholders, and civil society, makes Ghana the first country in West Africa to serve as Vice Chair and Chair of the Kimberly Process.

Per the governance structure of the Kimberly Process (KP), the Chair and Vice Chair are appointed by Plenary consensus. They oversee the implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) and the operations of the working groups, committees and administration that activate the KP.

Some say that the thought-provoking statement delivered by the Chief Executive Officer of the GoldBod, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi Esq. during the Ministerial session, set the right tone and contributed to the confidence expressed by participants in Ghana’s leadership.

The conference room erupted with warm applause, reflecting broad consensus and strong confidence in Ghana’s leadership when the historic announcement was made.

Delegates highlighted Ghana’s rising stature in the global minerals sector, commending the country for its transparency efforts, institutional reforms, and strong technical capacity, particularly within the gold and diamond governance sector.

In an interview with the CEO of the GoldBod, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi Esq, he confirmed the historic appointment and indicated that, the confidence expressed by the global membership of the Kimberly Process in Ghana, places a renewed responsibility on the country to lead with excellence, transparency, and innovation. And that with the solid foundation of reforms already underway, particularly in gold and diamond governance, Ghana is well-positioned to guide the Kimberley Process into its next chapter global impact.

ABOUT THE KIMBERLY PROCESS

The Kimberley Process was established in the year 2023 by the United Nations. It is a multilateral certification scheme designed to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the legitimate global supply chain. Its core object is to ensure that revenues from diamonds do not finance armed conflict, terrorism, or civil instability.

The Kimberly Process currently brings together 86 countries, represented by governments, the World Diamond Council (industry), and the KP Civil Society Coalition.

Over the past two decades, the Kimberley Process has achieved notable successes including substantial reduction in illicit diamond flows, especially from formerly war-torn regions; the establishment of a unified global certification regime, improving traceability and transparency; the provision of a cooperative platform for governments, industry, and civil society to address emerging risks, among others.

The following is a list of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme’s chairs and vice chairs: [40]

* 2003: Chair- South Africa; Vice Chair- Canada

* 2004: Chair- Canada; Vice Chair- Russian Federation

* 2005: Chair- Russian Federation; Vice Chair- Botswana

* 2006: Chair- Botswana; Vice Chair- European Commission

* 2007: Chair- European Commission; Vice Chair- India

* 2008: Chair- India; Vice Chair- Namibia

* 2009: Chair- Namibia; Vice Chair- Israel

* 2010: Chair- Israel; Vice Chair- DRC

* 2011: Chair- DRC; Vice Chair- United States

* 2012: Chair- United States; Vice Chair- South Africa

* 2013: Chair- South Africa; Vice Chair- China

* 2014: Chair- China; Vice Chair- Angola

* 2015: Chair- Angola: Vice Chair- United Arab Emirates

* 2016: Chair- United Arab Emirates; Vice Chair- Australia

* 2017: Chair- Australia; Vice Chair- European Union

* 2018: Chair- European Union; Vice Chair- India

* 2019: Chair- India; Vice Chair- Russian Federation

* 2020: No chairmanship due to Covid-19

* 2021: Chair- Russian Federation; Vice Chair- Botswana

* 2022: Chair- Botswana; Vice Chair- Zimbabwe

* 2023: Chair- Zimbabwe; Vice Chair- United Arab Emirates

* 2024: Chair- United Arab Emirates; Vice Chair-

* 2025: Chair- United Arab Emirates; Vice Chair- Thailand

Dorcas Affo-Toffey is the Deputy Minister of Transport

Ghana and Togo have officially signed a new Air Services Agreement, a move aimed at boosting air connectivity and attracting more airlines between the two countries.

Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, announced the development in a statement on her X page on November 22, 2025. She explained that the agreement is designed to make travel easier within Africa and beyond, supporting stronger regional integration and cooperation in aviation.

According to the Deputy Minister, the deal was finalised during the ICAO Air Services Negotiations (ICAN) meeting, which took place from November 10–14, 2025, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

“Ghana and Togo have officially signed a new Air Services Agreement aimed at attracting more airlines and enhancing air connectivity between our two nations, supporting seamless travel within Africa and beyond.

“This important milestone was concluded in Punta Cana during the ICAO Air Services Negotiations. Proud to be part of the continued efforts to advance aviation cooperation and regional integration,” she said.

In March 2025, Canada and Ghana also signed their first-ever air transport agreement, marking a step in strengthening bilateral ties and improving connectivity, tourism, and trade.

Announced by Canada’s Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, the agreement allows airlines from both countries to operate scheduled passenger and cargo flights.

Airlines can operate up to 14 weekly passenger flights and 10 weekly all-cargo flights between Canada and Ghana.

The deal also introduces flexibility in airline designation, allowing multiple carriers to serve any points in both countries.

Ghana and Togo have officially signed a new Air Services Agreement aimed at attracting more airlines and enhancing air connectivity between our two nations—supporting seamless travel within Africa and beyond.

This important milestone was concluded in Punta Cana, Dominican… pic.twitter.com/bTlaKELtfO

— Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey (@AfoDorcas) November 21, 2025

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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has condemned a viral video that shows a group of men forcing a young child to smoke a cigarette.

The Ministry described the act as abuse and a violation of the child’s rights.

It explained that exposing a child to harmful substances is an offence under Ghana’s Children’s Act, which requires that all children be protected from physical, psychological, and moral harm.

The incident, according to the Ministry, also goes against the Early Childhood Care and Development Policy, which calls for children to be raised in safe and nurturing environments.

The Ministry cautioned parents, guardians, caregivers, and the public to uphold their responsibility to protect children from harm.

It stressed that actions that endanger children are unacceptable and punishable by law.

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection referred the video to the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service for immediate action.

The Ministry urged the police to move quickly to arrest and prosecute those involved.

With the world approaching the end of the 16 Days of Activism against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, the Ministry called on families, traditional leaders, religious groups, and civil society to intensify efforts to prevent violence and protect vulnerable people, especially women and children.

It said the incident is a reminder of the urgent need to shield children from all forms of abuse, adding that the protection of children is a shared duty for everyone.

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President John Dramani Mahama

The government has allocated GH¢50 million for the procurement of outboard motors and essential fishing equipment for communities across the country.

President John Dramani Mahama announced the funding on Friday, November 21, 2025, during the National Chief Fisherman and Queen Fishmonger Conference, describing it as part of a broader strategy to modernise Ghana’s fisheries sector.

He revealed that the government was also acquiring two new offshore patrol vessels for the Ghana Navy to strengthen maritime enforcement and curb illegal fishing activities.

In addition to equipment support, President Mahama said the government would construct two new fish markets one in Dambai in the Oti Region and another to serve the Shama District.

A separate request for a fish market in Nungua, he added, will receive favourable consideration in future budgets.

“My administration has taken decisive steps to develop a sustainable, modern fisheries sector rooted in science, tradition and community participation,” he said.

President Mahama noted that these investments complemented the recently passed Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025, which he described as landmark legislation that established a modern framework for governance, regulation and enforcement.

The new law, he said, aligned Ghana with international standards and enhanced the nation’s ability to sustainably manage its marine resources.

The president also emphasised the government’s commitment to formally integrating traditional leadership into fisheries decision-making. He reiterated his pledge to restore and formalise the roles of chief fishermen and queen fishmongers through co-management structures and strengthened community bylaws.

“The future of Ghana’s fisheries depends on what we are committed to today,” Mahama said, urging fishing communities to uphold responsible practices and support enforcement efforts to eliminate illegal fishing.

A young woman has made a shocking confession on a live counselling programme, revealing that she deliberately became pregnant for her biological brother before his death in an attempt to “preserve his name.”

The woman, who appeared on Secret TV hosted by Pastor Prince Elisha Osei Kofi, founder and leader of Power Embassy International Church, shared that she grew up very close to her brother after their parents separated.

According to her, the four siblings, three girls and a boy lived with their father, which strengthened her bond with her brother after their parents marriage got separated.

“My mother and father separated, so we were living with my father and we were bonding very much and doing everything together,” she recounted.

She explained that their inappropriate relationship started during childhood after they discovered an adult film while cleaning their father’s room.

“One day we were cleaning the house and we saw a Compact Disc (CD) kept somewhere. When we played it, it was an adult film, so we wanted to practice what we watched and it became consistent because we enjoyed it,” she confessed.

The woman said the affair ended when they grew older and went separate ways. She later married but her brother eventually fell seriously ill with cancer.

She claimed that doctors ruled out his chances of survival. Fearing her brother would die without a child, she said she decided to conceive for him.

“So, I waited for when I was ovulating and went to my brother to sleep with him. I slept with him for four days during that period and I got pregnant,” she said.

Her brother died shortly after. She later delivered a baby girl, whom her husband has been raising as his own since birth.

She told Pastor Osei Kofi that the child has a distinct birthmark identical to her late brother’s, which she believes confirms her suspicion about the child’s paternity.

“There is a birthmark on my brother and my child also has the same mark on her body, so I knew the child is for my brother and not my husband,” she said.

However, the woman said she has since been unable to conceive again. She claimed to have urged her husband to have a child outside their marriage but he refused, insisting they accept their situation as God’s will.

She now faces a dilemma over whether to confess the truth to her husband, who remains unaware of the child’s real father.

“I am very confused about what to do. My husband has taken care of the child since day one, and because I have been listening to your programme, I came here for advice,” she told the host.

Ghana Armed Forces outlines new recruitment rules after El-Wak stampede

Parliament’s Defence Committee impressed with Accra military recruitment setup

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Gloria Amenu, Manager of Charkieh Plastics and Packaging Limited, a major recycling and manufacturing company at Weija Junction, has expressed deep disappointment after a massive fire destroyed the entire facility in the early hours of Saturday, November 22.

The inferno, which required support from seven fire stations, levelled the factory, wiping out infrastructure built over nearly four decades and destroying specialised machinery crucial to Ghana’s circular economy efforts.

Speaking to journalists, Madam Amenu said she was struggling to come to terms with the scale of the financial, emotional and social loss, noting that the destruction extended far beyond its monetary value.

Charkieh Plastics, regarded as one of the pioneers of plastic recycling in the area, had grown into a key player within the local manufacturing sector. It was also among the first factories to operate a 24-hour production system a decade ago.

“It’s not easy at all for us because this is a factory that we’ve built up almost 40 years ago. And then we have workers who have worked here for as long as 33 years. We were the first factory to have a 24-hour economy 10 years ago. We have a lot of workers working with us, so you can see the impact, the effect that it’s going to have. We have a place for the workers to sleep,” Madam Amenu lamented.

She said the fire wiped out the company’s core production machinery, abruptly halting operations and ending decades of stability.

“It’s beyond imagination because this is a factory that has almost six washing machines and two recycling machines. The amount lost cannot be quantified,” she said.

The destroyed machinery formed the backbone of the company’s processing chain—washing and disinfecting plastics before they were transported to Jamestown for final production, where the company manufactured nearly 300 finished units daily.

According to Madam Amenu, replacing the high-capacity industrial equipment is expected to cost several million Ghana cedis.

She described the situation as “very heartbreaking,” adding that she could not yet place an exact value on the destroyed machinery.

The devastation has also triggered a major social crisis. Apart from losing their jobs, many workers have been displaced, as the company provided residential accommodation for staff.

Some workers who spoke to the media expressed shock and despair.

“We have lost our jobs. We have so many people that we are taking care of, and it will be difficult to get over this,” one worker said.

Another added: “This is shocking for us. Our source of income is gone. It’s going to be difficult to cater for our families.”

Management estimates that the value of the destroyed assets runs into several million Ghana cedis—a significant blow to the company’s operations going forward.

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Business titan Sir Sam Jonah has used his acceptance speech at the EMY Africa Awards 2025 to shatter the myth that success requires ideal circumstances.

Winning the prestigious Ultimate Man of the Year Award on Saturday, November 22, 2025, Sir Sam Jonah’s core message had key advice for the youth, stressing that greatness is born out of discipline and courage, not comfort.

The corporate statesman urged young Africans to stop waiting for government grants, flawless economic climates, or zero-risk environments and to instead take decisive action now.

Greatness is Rarely Born in Comfort

Reflecting on his own journey—from his transformative leadership at Ashanti Goldfields Corporation (AGC) to his numerous global board roles—Sir Sam Jonah stressed that success is achieved through daily commitment, not sudden luck.

“To the young people listening tonight, let me say this plainly: don’t wait for perfect conditions. Greatness is rarely born in comfort.”

This assertion challenges conventional thinking, particularly in a region where young entrepreneurs often face significant infrastructural challenges, including unreliable power supply, high interest rates, and limited access to seed capital.

READ ALSO: Sir Sam Jonah crowned prestigious Ultimate Man of the Year Award at EMY Africa 2025

Sir Sam Jonah’s point emphasises that resilience and initiative are the most critical ingredients for success.

He reinforced the necessity of discipline over sporadic effort:

“If my journey has taught me anything at all, it is that excellence is not an episode. Excellence is a habit. Excellence is a discipline. It is a standard we must insist upon daily, even when no one is watching…”

The Integrity Imperative: Lead First

The business mogul did not stop at demanding action; he coupled it with a mandate for ethical conduct. He advised young people to safeguard their vision and to prioritise character above all else, especially in an era of digital noise and moral ambiguity.

“If you have an idea, start. If you have a dream, protect it, and if you want to lead, lead first with integrity. For in a world overflowing with noise, it is character that speaks the loudest.”

This message is particularly resonant in Africa, where integrity in leadership is a major focus of public discourse.

Service and the Next Generation

While Sir Sam Jonah challenged the youth to rise, he simultaneously challenged current leaders to enable them, noting that true leadership is about:

“…creating pathways so that the next generation can run faster, soar higher, and dream bigger than we could ever do.”

He humbly acknowledged the support systems that made his career possible:

“I am the beneficiary of mentors who expanded my ambition, colleagues who matched my commitment and ordinary, hard-working Ghanaians whose toil forms the bedrock of every enterprise I’ve been privileged to lead.”

READ ALSO: Full list of winners at the EMY Africa Awards 2025

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Ghanaian business mogul Richard Nii Armah Quaye

Ghanaian business mogul Richard Nii Armah Quaye has inaugurated three new food bank, strengthening food security initiatives in the Central and Northern Regions.

The Cape Coast branch was opened on Monday, November 17, 2025, followed by two additional launches in Tamale on Wednesday.

The expansion, carried out through the RNAQ Foundation, forms part of the organisation’s broader mission to improve access to food for vulnerable populations across key regional capitals.

The inauguration activities began in the Central Region, where traditional leadership played a central role. Quaye, who also serves as President of RNAQ Holdings, led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on the Omanhen of the Oguaa Traditional Council, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, at his palace in Cape Coast.

The engagement sought the traditional authority’s support for the new food bank initiative.

After the palace visit, the delegation, accompanied by sub-chiefs of the Oguaa Traditional Council, officially opened the food bank at Kotokoraba.

Residents expressed appreciation for the initiative, describing it as timely given the growing need for food support in the community.

A similar process unfolded in the Northern Region. In Tamale, Quaye and his team visited the Dakpema Palace, where they were received by the second-in-command, Nyaba Dakpema Wulana, and the palace secretary, Alhassan Basharu Daballi.

The RNAQ Foundation presented traditional colanuts and made a cash donation to the sub-chiefs on behalf of the Chief of Tamale, Nyaba Dakpema Fuseini Bawah.

In his remarks, Daballi conveyed the chief’s gratitude to Quaye and assured the delegation of the palace’s support for RNAQ Holdings’ operations in the region.

The launch also drew public attention with the presence of Northern music artiste Fancy Gadam.

The week’s activities concluded with the establishment of three new food bank locations: one at Kotokoraba in Cape Coast and two in Tamale at Kukuo and the Agric Traffic Light area.

Driven out of their homes

Belief in witchcraft is deeply entrenched across Ghana, cutting through both rural and urban life, explains John Azumah, the director of the Sanneh Institute in Accra, a research centre, which has long supported survivors of witchcraft accusations and is part of a coalition pressing for legal and social reform.

“It’s not just a Ghanaian thing,” Azumah says. “Belief in the supernatural is so powerful in Africa. It’s very strong in Nigeria, in East Africa … What is unique about Ghana is the camps in the north.”

Although accusations occur in other parts of Ghana, women in those areas are more likely to be ostracised than banished. Meanwhile, in the north, the accused are often sent to the “witch camps” that usually serve as their last refuge.

The camps are often located near or within villages and are overseen by traditional priests or camp chiefs, typically appointed by village leaders. The camp in Gambaga is the oldest and most well-known, but others exist in Kukuo, Gnani, and Kpatinga.

Women, often elderly, widowed, or without strong family protection, are most frequently targeted, Azumah says. Many, too, are “the poorest of the poor”, he added. Once accused, they are vulnerable to mob violence, abandonment, or lifelong banishment.

Sometimes, the accusations have deadly consequences. In July 2020, 90-year-old Akua Denteh was lynched in a public market after being accused. Her brutal killing shocked the nation, and sparked calls for reform.

“It is violence against women – a demonisation of women,” Azumah says, explaining how witchcraft is not always viewed as inherently evil. Women accused of witchcraft are feared and condemned, while men who are accused of it are thought to use it for protection or good, he explains.

Almost any misfortune can be interpreted as evidence of witchcraft, says Azumah. “Sometimes people are just accusing others maliciously, or to get them out of the way for some reason. It could be fights over property or farmland, or it could just be pure jealousy, like somebody’s child is doing well in school.”

Once a woman is accused and sent to a camp, she may undergo a traditional “trial”, involving the slaughter of a chicken or guinea fowl. “When the guinea fowl or chicken is dying, the position of the body determines the outcome [of the trial],” explains Alasan Shei, the traditional spiritual leader who oversees the Gnani camp. “If it falls on its back with the head facing up, it means the woman has some witchcraft. But if it lies face down, then she is innocent.”

Yet even when this ritual “proves” innocence, returning home is rare. For most women, the accusation alone is enough to drive them from their communities.

“Most often, the communities where the women are accused will not be ready to accept them back,” says Shei.

By Jibril Abdul Mumuni   

Accra, Nov 22, GNA- Trademark Africa has called for the urgent harmonisation of food safety and plant health standards across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to dismantle technical barriers and facilitate seamless cross-border trade.  

Ms. Anthe Vrijilandt, Director Strategy and Partnership at the Trademark Africa, highlighted the persistent challenges traders face, including lengthy delays and goods perishing at borders due to fragmentation standards and regulations.   

She said this at a crucial initiative, highlighted by the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor SPS/TBT Forum held in Accra from November 19-21, 2025.  

The Forum aimed to dismantle technical barriers to trade (TBT) and facilitate seamless cross-border commerce along the region’s busiest artery.   

The ongoing three-day meeting is expected to yield a definitive roadmap to drive the harmonisation agenda forward.  

The event saw attendance from heads of standards regulatory bodies within the West-African deliberate on how harmonise standards ensure consistency on quality assurance in the sub-region.   

She emphasised that while the region, particularly Ghana, often enjoyed food surplus, these goods frequently failed to reach neighbouring markets due to inconsistent regulations and a lack of mutual recognition of laboratory tests.  

“You cannot get the food easily across borders because of those issues. They’re stopped at the borders, sometimes even for two, three weeks. Now if you leave bananas for three weeks at the border, you tell me what happens to them,” she said.   

She called for mutual recognition, where a test in one country was trusted by all, or full harmonisation, where all member states adopt identical standards.  

 “Trade is about trust. I trust your bananas, I trust your tomatoes. If it’s not the case, then we cannot trade,” she added.  

The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor, linking Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, is a vital economic route, handling over 70 per cent of the ECOWAS Gross Domestic Product and more than 50 million tonnes of freight annually.  

 Despite this significance, the corridor is notorious for delays and high trade transaction costs.  

According to the World Bank, the economic cost of trade compliance in Sub-Saharan Africa is the highest in the world.  

 It can be two or three times more expensive to trade within Africa than with the rest of the world, largely due to  cumbersome border procedures and regulatory divergence.  

A study by the African Development Bank (AfDB) found that customs and administrative procedures at borders could account for up to 30-40 per person cent of the total time required to transport goods.  

Mr. Midaye  Koissi, Principal Programme Officer for Quality and Standards at the ECOWAS Commission, identified the duplication of quality controls as a major impediment to trade along critical corridors like the Abidjan-Lagos route.  

“The product must be tested in Ghana first. And when it reached Cote d’Ivoire, the product must be also tested. That brings duplication that costs money for the traders and makes goods stay at the borders,” he said.   

He revealed that the ECOWAS Commission has a dedicated committee working on standard harmonisation, which, once approved, would allow goods certified in one member state to be recognised across the region.  

The partnership with Trademark Africa, he noted, is aimed at leveraging the organisation’s proven expertise from East Africa to develop and implement a concrete action plan.   

GNA  

Edited by Christian Akorlie 

Kissi Agyebeng is the Special Prosecutor

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has stressed that two corruption investigations, which involve the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) programme and the alleged diversion of petroleum products by more than 30 Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), have reached advanced stages.

In a statement posted on its X page on November 22, 2025, the OSP noted that several high-value cases are steadily progressing and are likely to attract increased public interest. The Office emphasised that its work continues to be guided by due process, transparency and the protection of the public interest.

According to the statement, the OSP has taken statutory steps under the MIIF probe, including freezing accounts, seizing assets and placing movement restrictions on certain individuals.

OSP Probe: Majority and Minority leaders clash over continued absence of Ken Ofori-Atta

The investigation focuses on a gold-trading arrangement between MIIF and Goldridge Company Limited, designed to support Ghana’s gold-for-oil and gold-for-reserves programme.

There are indications that the state may have advanced about US$94 million for gold purchases that were not fully delivered, prompting the OSP to open a corruption probe earlier in 2025.

In September 2025, the OSP confirmed that the CEO of Goldridge Company Limited, Nana Yaw Duodu, known as Dr Sledge, had been invited and later detained after failing to meet bail conditions.

On October 29, officers from the OSP raided Dr Sledge’s residence at Trassaco and the East Legon offices of Goldridge Company Limited as part of the ongoing MIIF investigation.

The Minerals Income Investment Fund, created under Act 978 of 2018 to manage Ghana’s mineral royalties and state mineral investments, introduced its gold-trade initiative to support the government’s gold-for-oil and gold-for-reserves policies through partnerships with the private sector.

The second case involves an alleged large-scale fuel diversion scheme in which over 30 OMCs are being investigated for diverting marine gas oil, premix fuel and diesel.

The OSP noted that the alleged diversions have significant revenue consequences, and efforts are underway to recover millions of cedis owed to the state.

The Office also stated that, aside from these two maturing investigations, several cases, including those involving the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), are before the courts.

In the NPA case, former Chief Executive Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid is standing trial at the Criminal High Court in Accra. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit extortion, extortion by a public officer, using public office for profit and money laundering.

In the SML matter, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others, including two former Commissioner-Generals of the Ghana Revenue Authority, have been charged with allegedly causing a financial loss of more than GH¢1.4 billion in connection with the SML contract.

Read the statement below:

“The Office of the Special Prosecutor continues to advance a number of high-value corruption investigations. As cases progress, increased public discussion is expected. The OSP’s focus remains on due process, transparency, and the protection of the public interest.

“Matters currently before the courts include the NPA and SML cases. Two further investigations have reached advanced stages:

“MIIF: Ongoing examination of alleged corruption relating to the management of significant public assets. Investigative measures — including account freezes, asset seizures and movement restrictions — have been carried out under statutory authority.

“Fuel Diversion: Investigations into more than thirty Oil Marketing Companies concerning the alleged diversion of marine gas oil, premix fuel, and diesel, with substantial revenue implications. The OSP is working to recover millions of cedis that should have accrued to the state.”

The Office of the Special Prosecutor continues to advance a number of high-value corruption investigations. As cases progress, increased public discussion is expected. The OSP’s focus remains on due process, transparency, and the protection of the public interest.

Matters… pic.twitter.com/45hZjba6rz

— Office of the Special Prosecutor-Ghana (@ospghana) November 22, 2025

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Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli is the MP for Gushegu

The “weaponisation” of bail by state investigative bodies, particularly the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), is becoming a concern, according to New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Gushegu, Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on November 22, 2025, Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli argued that bail, which exists to protect the rights of suspects, is being used as a tool to intimidate or pressure people under investigation.

“It appears that bail is now more or less being weaponised, used as a weapon to oppress suspects or persons of interest with some very wondrous bail terms and conditions,” he said.

Wontumi meets EOCO’s GH₵50m bail conditions, but remains in custody

According to him, several investigative bodies such as the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), EOCO, the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) handle major cases, but EOCO, in particular, has faced public criticism for imposing harsh bail conditions.

He contrasted EOCO’s approach with that of the OSP, saying the Special Prosecutor rarely insists on detaining suspects.

“OSP, you will hardly find any instance where OSP will insist that somebody must be held in custody,” he said, pointing to broadcaster Paul Adom-Otchere as an example of a high-profile figure who was not subjected to tough bail requirements.

Tampuli, who serves as the Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, also questioned why self-recognisance bail, once commonly applied, seems to have disappeared.

“We were in this country for the eight years that NPP was in power. Can you mention one person who was held in custody because he couldn’t meet any bail conditions?” he asked.

He criticised the argument that bail amounts must correspond to alleged financial losses, insisting that some suspects are being kept in custody even when their cases have nothing to do with missing funds.

“There are people who have been held in custody unrelated to any loss of money. Why are you still holding them in custody? What are you trying to recover from them?” he said.

Watch the video below:

‘Bail is being used as a weapon to oppress accused persons. Raymond Archer brings a different philosophy to EOCO and it has to be regulated. Maybe it’s because he is a media person, because almost every case of EOCO is in the media space.’

-Hassan Tampuli (MP, Gushegu)… pic.twitter.com/KkYGpBO5qn

— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) November 22, 2025

Meanwhile, watch the latest episode of Nkommo Wo Ho on GhanaWeb TV below

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Dorcas Affo-Toffey is the Deputy Minister of Transport

Ghana and Togo have officially signed a new Air Services Agreement, a move aimed at boosting air connectivity and attracting more airlines between the two countries.

Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, announced the development in a statement on her X page on November 22, 2025. She explained that the agreement is designed to make travel easier within Africa and beyond, supporting stronger regional integration and cooperation in aviation.

According to the Deputy Minister, the deal was finalised during the ICAO Air Services Negotiations (ICAN) meeting, which took place from November 10–14, 2025, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

“Ghana and Togo have officially signed a new Air Services Agreement aimed at attracting more airlines and enhancing air connectivity between our two nations, supporting seamless travel within Africa and beyond.

“This important milestone was concluded in Punta Cana during the ICAO Air Services Negotiations. Proud to be part of the continued efforts to advance aviation cooperation and regional integration,” she said.

In March 2025, Canada and Ghana also signed their first-ever air transport agreement, marking a step in strengthening bilateral ties and improving connectivity, tourism, and trade.

Announced by Canada’s Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, the agreement allows airlines from both countries to operate scheduled passenger and cargo flights.

Airlines can operate up to 14 weekly passenger flights and 10 weekly all-cargo flights between Canada and Ghana.

The deal also introduces flexibility in airline designation, allowing multiple carriers to serve any points in both countries.

Ghana and Togo have officially signed a new Air Services Agreement aimed at attracting more airlines and enhancing air connectivity between our two nations—supporting seamless travel within Africa and beyond.

This important milestone was concluded in Punta Cana, Dominican… pic.twitter.com/bTlaKELtfO

— Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey (@AfoDorcas) November 21, 2025

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African business doyen Sir Sam Jonah used his victory platform at the Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Africa Awards 2025 to deliver a challenging assessment of African leadership, asserting that the continent’s inability to harness its immense human capital stems from a fundamental lack of courage and robust systems.

Accepting the coveted Ultimate Man of the Year Award on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), Sir Sam Jonah emphasised that while Africa possesses abundant talent, it often fails to recognise and nurture it early enough to drive sustainable development and economic growth.

The Missing Courage: Talent, Systems, and Leadership

In the most pivotal part of his speech, the corporate governance expert highlighted the discrepancy between Africa’s demographic advantage—a young, rapidly growing population—and its lagging ability to turn that potential into global success.

“Yet I remain convinced of one thing: Africa doesn’t lack talent. What we sometimes lack is the courage to recognise that talent early and the system to nurture that talent consistently.”

READ ALSO: Sir Sam Jonah crowned prestigious Ultimate Man of the Year Award at EMY Africa 2025

This statement, coming from a leader who steered Ashanti Goldfields Corporation (AGC) to a historic listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), served as a poignant call to action for governments and corporate entities to overhaul mentorship and development frameworks.

A Defining Moment for Leadership and Values

Sir Sam Jonah acknowledged the current climate of instability, stressing that leadership is being severely tested across all sectors of society.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we are going through a defining moment for leadership globally and here at home, our institutions are being tested. Our values are being tested. The patience and aspirations of the youth are being tested.”

He emphasised that true leadership transcends ceremonial status and must be redefined by its commitment to service and creating opportunities for successors.

“Leadership, ladies and gentlemen, through leadership, it’s not about grandeur, it’s not about titles. It is about service. It’s about responsibility. It’s about creating pathways so that the next generation can run faster, soar higher, and dream bigger than we could ever do.”

Excellence as a Habit: A Message to the Youth

Addressing the young entrepreneurs and professionals in the audience, Sir Sam Jonah provided a practical philosophy for success, focusing on discipline and integrity over waiting for “perfect conditions”.

“If my journey has taught me anything at all, it is that excellence is not an episode. Excellence is a habit. Excellence is a discipline. It is a standard we must insist upon daily, even when no one is watching…”

He strongly advised the youth to prioritise integrity, stating:

“If you have an idea, start. If you have a dream, protect it, and if you want to lead, lead first with integrity. For in a world overflowing with noise, it is character that speaks the loudest.”

The mogul humbly credited his success to a network of support, acknowledging:

“I am the beneficiary of mentors who expanded my ambition, colleagues who matched my commitment and ordinary, hard-working Ghanaians whose toil forms the bedrock of every enterprise I’ve been privileged to lead.”

The EMY Africa Award ceremony, attended by over 100 influential guests, concluded with Sir Sam Jonah’s speech, reinforcing the notion that African progress requires a courageous commitment to institutional support and rigorous ethical standards.

READ ALSO: Full list of winners at the EMY Africa Awards 2025

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Presidential Dispatch No. 3 – On Budgets, Baby Daddies, and the DNA Republic

Ghana DNA scandal: Fellow Citizens of Uncommon Sense,

I address you at a curious hour in our national life — a time when the cedi has finally decided to behave, standing up to the dollar like a man who has finished paying school fees and now walks with shoulders high; yet, in the same breath, our attention has migrated from national budget to national paternity tests with Olympic speed.

Only in this Republic can the currency strengthen while common sense goes on casual leave.

Just last month, we exposed another national comedy in Blessed Are the Polluters, where our rivers preached sermons on human foolishness. But Ghana never sleeps; it upgrades its circus weekly.

In the past week, Parliament gathered for the sacred ritual of budget season. The Finance Minister arrived carrying the 2026 Budget as though it were the Ark of the Covenant, wrapped in heavy grammar and escorted by adjectives: “Resetting for Growth, Jobs & Economic Transformation.” We prepared for inflation, deficit, revenue — the usual theatre. But this time, Ghana had other plans.

Before Excel could open, Ghana quietly abandoned fiscal policy and embraced DNA policy. Overnight, we moved from discussing the father of the budget to arguing about the fathers of babies.

From Budget Season to Baby Daddy Season