Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to overhaul its leadership following the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections.
Speaking on TV3’s The Key Points on May 31, 2025, Prof Gyampo said the NPP’s return to government is contingent upon a complete transformation of its leadership and political conduct.
He accused the former administration of displaying arrogance and incompetence, particularly in its handling of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and the country’s power challenges.
“The intervention to keep Ghana switched on is ongoing. If they don’t repent or come up with a new crop of leaders, they don’t fit to govern even a village,” he indicated.
The NPP lost both the presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, 2024.
Since taking office, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, led by President John Dramani Mahama, has taken steps to stabilize the Ghanaian economy.
Measures implemented by the new administration have reportedly led to the appreciation of the cedi against major foreign currencies and introduced initiatives aimed at tackling the galamsey menace.
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Kumasi, May 31, GNA – Alhaji Ali Abdullah Barry, the Asanteman Zongo Nkosuohene, has emphasized that the desilting of gutters is a shared responsibility that demands collective action.
He stressed the need for all citizens to unite in support of government efforts to ensure that gutters were regularly desilted and kept clean, especially in light of the perennial flooding that continues to damage properties worth millions of cedis annually.
He was speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) during an inspection of desilting operations across the Kumasi Metropolis by the Ashanti Regional office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).
Motivated by his commitment to the development of Asanteman, Alhaji Barry contributed an undisclosed sum of money to support the NADMO initiative to encourage the field team.
He said it was crucial to support NADMO and the government’s broader efforts to address the root causes of flooding in our communities.
“If we all do our part, especially ahead of the rainy season, we can ensure that areas with poor drainage systems are protected from devastating floods,” he stated.
Alhaji Barry reaffirmed his unwavering support for NADMO’s current and future initiatives aimed at mitigating flood risks in the metropolis.
Nana Sefa Bosompem, Otumfuo Gyantuahene, who also joined the inspection, highlighted the importance of responsible waste disposal.
He urged the public to refrain from dumping refuse into gutters, noting that such behavior undermines collective efforts to maintain functional drainage systems.
Alhaji Abdul Nasir, Ashanti Regional NADMO Director, expressed appreciation to the Nkosuohene for his generous support and called on others to emulate his exemplary leadership.
He disclosed that NADMO would be desilting 17 flood-prone locations across the Kumasi Metropolis under the initiative.
Some of the areas earmarked for desilting include Aboabo, Atafoa, Airport Roundabout, Kaase, Atonso Market, and KTI.
New Patriotic Party communications member Dennis Miracles Aboagye has publicly challenged University of Ghana Professor Ransford Gyampo over his perceived silence regarding illegal mining activities since Ghana’s political transition.
Aboagye specifically referenced Gyampo’s previous vocal criticism of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, during the former NPP administration.
“Just as Prof Gyampo made galamsey an albatross around the neck of the NPP government, he should rise and speak against illegal mining now,” Aboagye stated. He recalled Gyampo’s pre-election demands that then-Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia sign an anti-galamsey undertaking, threatening to “expose him” without compliance.
Aboagye noted Gyampo has not pursued the alleged undertaking since the National Democratic Congress assumed power. “He has gone silent because he has taken a position in government and cannot be seen rising against his own administration,” Aboagye asserted, adding it was “shocking” that previously vocal figures now hold official roles while illegal mining reportedly increases.
The criticism highlights ongoing scrutiny of government critics who transition to appointed positions following political changes, particularly regarding environmental policies that remain contentious in Ghana’s mining regions. Aboagye’s remarks underscore persistent tensions between political factions over resource governance accountability.
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Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hassan Tampuli, has disclosed that the recent bail variation application filed for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, was initiated on the instructions of his wife.
The Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman remains in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) despite efforts by his legal team to secure his release.
Until Friday, his legal team had only been able to secure one surety.
Mr Appiah-Kubi, however, confirmed that despite having met all bail conditions, his client will not be going home yet due to a fresh legal application filed earlier in the day.
That other development was a motion filed by NPP’s Director of Legal Affairs, Gary Nimako, seeking a review of the bail conditions imposed on him by EOCO.
Speaking on , Dr Tampuli explained that Wontumi’s wife directed Mr Nimako to file for the variation of his bail conditions after initial attempts to meet the requirements proved difficult.
He explained that “On Tuesday after he (Wontumi) had left (The CID headquarters) in the afternoon, he was picked up, so naturally 48 hours would lapse in the afternoon on Thursday. So we were trying to get all these you bill conditions met before that time.”
“So on Friday, Gary was instructed by Chairman Wontumi’s wife and his aid, not the party. Gary is the Director of Legal for the party, but he was not instructed by the General Secretary or the chairman of the National Council, but by Chairman Wontumi’s wife. So he got in touch with honorable Andy Appiah Kubi, and was asking for updates. Where are we? We haven’t been able to get all the necessary,” he explained.
The NPP legislator said Gary Nimako proposed to Mr Appiah Kubi that they “file processes or let’s file another motion for variation of the bill conditions.”
“According to Gary, Andy said he was in the process of doing so up to about 2:35 pm when the process was filed, I think Andy hadn’t done so. So clearly, Chairman Wontumi’s wife was agitated, and she did that.
“She wants to see her husband, regardless of what is going on behind us. She wants to see her husband, and she wants to see the lawyers to be doing something. So if you are doing something and it’s not known to her, obviously, she will not be satisfied. So she properly instructed Gary,” he added.
Also on the same show, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni, suggested internal disagreements within the NPP’s legal team.
Potholes and gullies on some roads in the capital, especially at traffic light intersections, have resulted in unbearable traffic congestions on some major roads.
The perennial challenge was worsened by the recent rains, posing danger to road users who are subjected to terrible traffic jams daily.
Compounding the situation is the rampant stealing of metal grids that cover underground drains on the highways.
Notable among the potholes-riddled roads is the Dr Busia Highway, from the Kaneshie First the rampant stealing of metal grids that cover underground drains on the highways.
Notable among the potholes-riddled roads is the Dr Busia Highway, from the Kaneshie First Light end all the way to Kasoa in the Central Region, the bridge roads forming the Mallam Interchange, Odorkor Traffic Light, parts of Adabraka inner city and the CMB area.
Other areas of concern are the Accra-Tema Beach Road, portions of the Accra-Nsawam Road and Tema Roundabout to Prampram Junction, where potholes on the Afienya Road intersection with the N1 (Accra Aflao road) at Dawhenya create unbearable traffic congestion.
Passionate appeal
Motorists, whose patience has run out, therefore, implored the authorities concerned to fix the roads as a matter of urgency.
Potholes on the Kaneshie-Odorkor Highway in Accra
This came to light when the Daily Graphic toured some roads in the capital following the recent downpour.
During the visit, it came to light that huge gullies and potholes had developed in the inner lane in front of the Total Filling Station, near the Mallam Interchange.
The situation compels vehicles coming from the Kaneshie end towards Weija Junction to cram on the right side of the road, especially during the evening rush hours.
This results in heavy traffic stretching as far back as Odorkor as vehicles compete for space while trying to avoid the gullies.
The dangerous nature of the potholes has compelled some good Samaritans to fill them with stones and cement blocks as a stopgap measure.
However, some drivers who ply the route described the situation as a death trap since the potholes could cause accidents.
They said, for instance, that drivers who were not familiar with the road could end up running their tyres into the potholes, especially at night, due to poor visibility.
The motorists also called on the authorities to fix the street lights on that stretch and revisit the traffic lights at the Weija junction intersection.
They said those traffic lights needed to be properly regulated to ensure free flow of vehicles, especially during rush hours.
The drivers said as it stood now, the traffic lights at the Weija junction contributed to the intense vehicular traffic situation on the Mallam-Weija stretch, and therefore urged the authorities to regulate it urgently to ease traffic flow.
One of the drivers, Awudu Amadu, said the situation near the Total filling station at Mallam Junction was a threat to public safety.
“This situation has been like that for sometime now and I am wondering whether they are waiting for an accident to happen before acting on it,” he said.
A Taxi driver in the area, Solomon Otoo, said there were occasions when some vehicles ended up faulty on account of the deplorable roads.
He said: “even people who are familiar with the road end up driving into the potholes in the night”.
At the opposite end of the road the main Mallam Bus Stop it was observed that the surface had become rough and undulating, forcing drivers heading to Kaneshie to slow down.
With drivers slowing down and people crossing, traffic often builds up – extending all the way to Weija Junction.
Worsening the situation is another pothole in the outer lane between Mallam Market and the Sakaman Junction traffic lights.
On reaching that spot, most drivers from the Kasoa end slow down while others meander their way to the left.
Because the lanes have been reduced, with the potholes taking almost half of the road, drivers cram into the remaining lane towards Kaneshie.
In separate interviews, some drivers and passengers expressed their frustration over the situation, saying it was unacceptable since the traffic on the road was unbearable.
Two students, Samuel Coffie and James Mensah, and a trader, Agyeiwaa, called for the immediate fixing of the potholes.
Mensah, in particular, said the “traffic was just unbearable because we spend hours in it in the mornings”.
For his part, Yaw Collins said the traffic on the stretch was a drain on their finances as they had to spend more money to buy fuel.
At Odorkor, a gully has developed just after the traffic light towards Kaneshie, slowing down traffic unnecessarily.
Also, in the outer lane from Darkuman Junction to Dansoman Junction, similar potholes and gulleys have developed, making drivers uncomfortable.
Another road that is in a deplorable state is the outer lane of Dansoman Junction to Atico Junction.
The Daily Graphic also realised that the frontage of the National Investment Bank, behind CMB, is also in a deplorable state.
At Rawlings Park, two potholes have developed near the monuments of Ga chiefs mounted in the area.
It was also observed that the metal grids on the Graphic Road, Toyota and some parts of Adabraka had been stolen.
Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Eric Nii Baah has officially rejoined the club, this time in a coaching role, as the goalkeeping coach for the reserve team, the Young Porcupines.
Nii Baah, widely regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers to have played for the Reds, makes his return over a decade after leaving the club in 2010.
His appointment comes as part of an ongoing restructuring process within the club’s technical setup aimed at strengthening its developmental structures.
The former Black Meteors shot-stopper brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as goalkeepers’ trainer at lower-tier side Phar Rangers.
His coaching journey, combined with his playing career—which included notable spells at BA United and New Edubiase United—has equipped him with the expertise to guide the next generation of Kotoko goalkeepers.
Club sources indicate that his return is strategic, with the management keen on infusing experienced former players into key technical positions to support the growth of the club’s youth ranks.
Nii Baah is expected to play a crucial role in grooming young goalkeepers, helping them develop the technical skills, discipline, and mindset needed to succeed at the highest level. His appointment signals Kotoko’s renewed commitment to building a strong foundation for the future by investing in its youth system.
Ghanaian media personality, Bridget Otoo, has stirred reactions with a cryptic comment believed to be aimed at embattled New Patriotic Party NPP executive, Chairman Wontumi.
In a post shared on X on May 30, Otoo wrote:
“All his cars too were stolen from Canada… eiiiii Charman!!! We can’t ampa.”
Though she did not mention any specific name, netizens interpreted the comment as a direct reference to Chairman Wontumi.
The post came on the heels of reports stating that some luxury vehicles allegedly linked to Wontumi were among over 150 stolen cars traced to Canada by Interpol.
The post has since gone viral, triggering mixed reactions online.
While some online users have asked Bridget Otoo to back her claims with evidence, others have praised her for speaking boldly on the matter.
Several users also called on state institutions to investigate the allegations thoroughly and leave “no stone unturned.”
This development comes as Chairman Wontumi, is under investigation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for alleged involvement in money laundering, fraud, and causing financial loss to the state.
He was recently picked up by EOCO and, though granted bail set at GH¢50 million, he remains in custody as his legal team is working to meet the bail conditions.
Wontumi’s detention has become a point of contention within political circles, as some Minority MPs have described the arrest as politically motivated.
They have accused state authorities of orchestrating a targeted campaign to tarnish his image.
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Making this bold statement I assume you have the Vehicle Identification Number, kindly share it so that we can all verify from the “Canada Official Stolen Vehicle Database”, that would make the work much easier
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The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana’s Shippers Authority Professor Ransford Gyampo, has strongly criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP), saying they do not deserve to govern even a village unless they change their leadership and attitude.
Speaking on The Key Points show on TV3 on Saturday, May 31, 2025, the political science professor said the NPP must “repent” and bring in a new group of leaders if they want to be taken seriously by Ghanaians again.
In the high-stakes world of executive recruitment, one wrong hire can cost a company millions, not just in compensation but in lost opportunities, damaged morale, and strategic missteps.
Yet, the perfect hire isn’t simply the candidate with the most impressive CV or the longest list of accomplishments. It’s someone who embodies the delicate balance between cultural fit and leadership competence.
As businesses across Africa and the world continue to evolve, this balancing act becomes both an art and a science. Leaders who thrive in an organisation’s unique ecosystem while propelling it into new frontiers are the ones who make a lasting difference. But how do we identify and attract such rare talent?
Why Cultural Fit Is Critical But Not Everything
Cultural fit refers to how well an individual aligns with the values, mission, and operating style of a company. At the executive level, this goes beyond wearing the company colours or attending town halls. It’s about embodying the ethos of the organisation in how decisions are made, people are treated, and change is led.
Executives who don’t align with company culture can unintentionally create dissonance at the top, resulting in internal friction and high turnover. Consider a risk-averse executive placed in a bold, innovation-driven startup. Or a hierarchical leader stepping into a flat, collaborative organisation. No matter how competent, they’ll likely struggle to gain followership and deliver results.
That said, hiring solely for cultural fit can be dangerous. When organisations lean too heavily into “fit,” they risk homogeneity and blind spots, especially at the leadership level, where diverse perspectives are essential.
Leadership Competence: The Strategic Backbone
Cultural fit may help a leader get in the door, but competence ensures they deliver results. Executive leadership today requires a multidimensional skill set: strategic vision, executional strength, emotional intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and crisis management.
Leadership competence also evolves with context. In a turnaround situation, you need a bold change agent; a scaling company needs a systems builder. Competence must be defined not just by previous achievements, but by the relevance of those achievements to the company’s current and future state.
Too often, companies are dazzled by titles and big-brand affiliations without probing for substance. This is where disciplined assessment becomes crucial.
The Power of Evidence-Based Executive Assessment
Achieving the right balance requires moving beyond gut instinct to structured evaluation. Here are two tools that can sharpen your executive hiring decisions:
1. Behavioural Interviews
Behavioural interviews uncover not just what an executive has done, but how they’ve done it. Questions like “Tell me about a time you had to lead a team through uncertainty” or “Describe a time you had to challenge your board’s decision” yield rich data on leadership style, judgment, and cultural adaptability.
Trained interviewers can detect whether responses reflect authentic alignment with the organisation’s values and leadership expectations.
2. Psychometric and Personality Assessments
When used responsibly, psychometric testing provides insights into cognitive ability, personality traits, and leadership style. Tools like Hogan Assessments, EQ-i, or even bespoke 360-degree reviews can help predict how an executive will perform under pressure, respond to feedback, or influence teams.
In Africa, where many organisations are now embracing data-driven HR practices, these tools offer a competitive edge in executive search. They are not silver bullets, but when combined with interviews and reference checks, they paint a fuller picture of the candidate.
The Role of Cultural Due Diligence
Just as we assess candidates for cultural fit, companies must also reflect on the culture they’re inviting someone into. Is it inclusive, resilient, and future-ready? Does it support the kind of leadership needed to grow?
Cultural due diligence means being honest about organisational norms, politics, and unspoken rules. A misaligned executive hire is often the result of mismatched expectations rather than poor performance.
What the Best Companies Do Differently
The most successful organisations treat executive hiring as a strategic investment, not a rushed transaction. They:
Define both role requirements and success metrics clearly.
Engage internal stakeholders early and consistently.
Use external advisors or search firms to challenge bias and add objectivity.
Prioritise onboarding and integration, not just hiring.
These companies understand that a great leader can transform a business, while the wrong one can derail it.
Conclusion: The Future of Executive Hiring in Africa
Africa is on the rise with growing industries, expanding markets, and a wave of emerging businesses hungry for strong leadership. However, we must move past the traditional hiring models to build resilient, impactful companies.
Balancing cultural fit with leadership competence is not just a recruitment mantra, it’s a blueprint for sustainable success. It demands that we evaluate people holistically, lead hiring processes with intentionality, and treat executive recruitment as the strategic priority it truly is.
The right leaders are out there. The question is: Are we asking the right questions, using the right tools, and creating the right conditions for them to thrive?
As Ghana’s talent landscape matures, executive recruitment must evolve into a deliberate, high-impact function, one that not only seeks to fill vacancies but also to fuel long-term growth. At this critical juncture, the organisations that succeed will be those that place the right leaders in the right roles, with the right cultural alignment. That is the art and the future of executive hiring in Ghana.
In the heart of Ghana’s democracy, the Ashanti region has consistently upheld the values of freedom, justice, and political participation. Yet, we are confronted with a chilling reminder that the NDC have neither outgrown their disdain for Ashantis.
The unlawful detention of Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is not an isolated incident. It is part of a deeply troubling pattern that stretches back decades. This pattern has been historically woven by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) through intimidation, persecution, and calculated attempts to break the spirit of the Ashanti people, simply because they refuse to bow to NDC dominance.
Let the record reflect: In 1992, when the NDC assumed power under the guise of democratic transition, it was the Ashanti Region that bore the brunt of electoral violence, vote suppression, and military harassment. Communities were invaded, and citizens were brutalized simply for showing loyalty to the NPP.
Economic sabotage and politically motivated harassment targeted several known Ashanti businessmen and women who supported the NPP in 1996. State institutions were weaponised to silence and impoverish the Ashantis and, by extension, the Akans.
Fast forward to 2008, the NDC, returning to power, resumed its subtle and overt tactics to marginalise the Ashanti Region, neglecting critical infrastructure, sidelining development, and targeting pro-NPP individuals for bureaucratic frustrations.
Now, in 2025, the script is disturbingly familiar. The arbitrary and politically motivated detention of Chairman Wontumi is not just an attack on one man; it is an attack on the entire Ashanti people and its proud tradition of political freedom and loyalty to democratic values. There is no convincingly legal basis to justify the Chairman Wontumi’s detention. The procedure has not been transparent. The result is a flagrant abuse of power and a clear attempt to provoke fear and suppress political momentum in a region the NDC has always sought to dominate through intimidation and harassment.
We must ask: Why is it always the Ashanti Region, the Ashantis, and the Akans that face this hostility when the NDC is in power? Is it because the region remains a stronghold of resistance against tyranny? Is it because the people of Ashanti dare to vote for the NDC and speak freely? The history of the NDC indicates a profound animosity towards the Ashantis, and the recent detention demonstrates the persistence of long-standing customs.
Ghanaians must not sit idly. Civil society, the clergy, traditional leaders, and international observers must rise and condemn this political intimidation. Today it is the NPP Chairman in the Ashanti Region. Tomorrow, it could be any successful Ashanti businessperson. Ashantis should not be intimidated. We respectfully call on His Royal Majesty to come to the rescue of his people from the barbaric leadership of the NDC. We pray upon His Majesty to demand the immediate and unconditional release of Chairman Wontumi.
And to the NDC: history may have been forgiving, but the people have not forgotten. The Ashanti spirit cannot be caged, detained, or silenced. Not now. Not ever.
By William Yamoah, NPP Director of Finance and Administration
Accra, May 31, GNA- Madam Joycelyn Quashie, a National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for North Dayi, Saturday urged the Government to strengthen regulations on tobacco and nicotine products, particularly those targeting the youth.
That would help to protect Ghana’s youth from the manipulative tactics of the tobacco industry, she told the Ghana News Agency in an interview in Accra on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day.
“Behind the shiny packaging, the attractive flavours, and the sleek advertisements lies a multi-billion-dollar industry that is unrelenting in its efforts to recruit the next generation of consumers – our children, our youth,” Madam Quarshie said.
“Tobacco is not just killing our people – it is robbing families of income, robbing the nation of productivity, and robbing our youth of their future.”
“We must not allow the profits of a few to outweigh the health and wellbeing of the many.”
The World No Tobacco Day is a global initiative by the World Health Organisation to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco and nicotine use.
It is observed annually on May 31, with the goal of reducing tobacco consumption and promoting public health.
The theme for 2025 is “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products.”
This focuses on revealing the misleading techniques employed by the tobacco and nicotine industries to make their products appealing, especially to young people.
The North Dayi MP said statitically, a single cigarette contained over 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which were known to cause cancer.
“Secondhand smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, including 70 cancer-causing chemicals,” she said.
Madam Quarshie called for the full implementation and enforcement of the Public Health Act (Act 851), which, among other things, stipulates measures to regulate activities that impact public health like food and drug production, tobacco use, and environmental sanitation, while providing the penalties for non-compliance.
She urged the authorities to strengthen regulations on the marketing and sale of new tobacco and nicotine products; increase public education on the dangers of their use, and expand rehabilitation centers to support those affected by tobacco-related diseases.
“My calling underscores the importance of protecting public health and promoting a tobacco-free future for Ghana’s youth,” the MP said.
The lawyer for embattled Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako—popularly known as Chairman Wontumi—has disclosed that former Agriculture Minister, played a major role in helping secure his client’s GH₵50 million bail.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with JoyNews on Friday, May 30, legal counsel Andy Appiah-Kubi confirmed that all bail requirements had been successfully met, with Mr Bryan Acheampong providing property documents that surpassed the required financial value.
The holy month of Ramadan is observed by practicing Muslims all around the world as it holds profound significance for them.
It’s the time of the year in the Arabic calendar for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and increased devotion to prayer and charitable acts.
Surat Baqarah, 2:183 of the Holy Quran says “Oh, you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, [so] that you may learn piety and righteousness.”
Just like the saying, “The woman is the caretaker of the home”, many working Muslim women during this period are faced with unique challenges as they strive to balance their professional commitments with religious obligations.
In this article, we delve into the experiences of working Muslim women during Ramadan while honouring the spiritual significance of this sacred month.
In Islam, fasting is the practice of abstaining, usually from food, drink, sexual activity, and anything which substitutes food and drink.
During the holy month of Ramadan, sawm (fasting) is observed between dawn and sunset when the adhan of the Maghrib prayer is sounded.
For many Muslim women, juggling the demands of a career alongside the rituals of Ramadan can be daunting.
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From fasting during daylight hours to attending nightly prayers at the mosque, the obligations of Ramadan require careful planning and time management.
Additionally, cultural expectations and familial responsibilities may add further layers of complexity to their daily routines.
It could be noted that the energy level of an individual during a fasting period cannot be compared to other times.
Fasting from dawn to sunset can be physically demanding, especially for those engaged in mentally or physically taxing work.
In Ghana, the average work duration is from 9 am to 5 pm, which means that the woman spends approximately 64% of her time at the workplace.
Many working women find themselves grappling with fatigue and decreased productivity during this period.
Cultural expectations surrounding Ramadan, such as hosting or attending Iftar gatherings, can create additional time constraints for working women.
Unfortunately, some working Muslim women may face discrimination or lack of understanding from colleagues or employers regarding their religious practices during Ramadan.
Mrs. Kahadijah Abubakar, a pharmacist sharing her first Ramadan experience as a new wife mentioned that she has had to take breaks from work to make time for home duties.
“Juggling with fasting, prayers, and taking care of the house is stressful in this Ramadan season, I have to pause work or take some days off from work just to work at home.
“I wake up as early as 3 am to cook and prepare for Ramadan, I don’t get enough rest during this period. My partner’s time is very limited at home, he spends most of his time at work so I have to do all the chores at home but he sometimes helps during the weekend,” Mrs Khadijah Abubakar noted.
Mother of two and business owner, Mrs Zakeeya Garba also highlighted some struggles she faced during this time.
“It’s not that easy but I try my best. I still work during Ramadan just that I open my shop late and close earlier than usual. After Suhoor, I lay down a bit and wake up at 7: 00 am, bath the kids send the elder one to school before I go to work (on a normal day I wake up at 5:30). The only rest I get is night rest that is from 10 pm – 3 am, then I have to wake up again and continue the cycle. My husband takes care of the kids while I’m in the kitchen cooking until I finish and then I continue” Mrs Zakeeya Garba noted.
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Despite these challenges, many working Muslim women find ways to effectively manage their professional responsibilities while fully participating in the spiritual aspects of Ramadan.
The founder of the Muslim Network, Sheikh Yahaya Tuntunba, addressed some of these concerns from the Quranic perspective.
He highlighted the obligations of a woman during Ramadan adding that Islam encourages a man to help his wife with her house chores.
“Primarily, the setup of the majority of matrimonial homes demands the supervision of the woman over house chores, probably because they are good at acquiring such skills right from their childhood. However, Islam encourages a man to help his wife with her house chores. Helping your wife with household chores is a neglected Sunnah (teachings of the prophet). Any man who sees it beneath him or is too arrogant to help his wife around the house is acting against the Sunnah and is guilty of chauvinistic behavior. In essence, it is the teaching of Islam for a man to help his wife with her chores,” he said.
“The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever helps break the fast of a fasting person, he will have the same reward as him without decreasing anything from the reward of the fasting person.” this reward applies also to women who do the role of helping their families to break the fast.”
Sheikh Yahaya
Sheikh Yahaya also advises Muslim women to find time for Ibadah (worship) even amid these challenges as it grows once faith in Allah.
“A woman can effectively achieve a just equilibrium in her Ibadah (worship) and chores by first making a sincere intention that whatever service she renders to her husband and kids is an act of worship to her Creator from which she seeks reward and blessings. She can also keep her tongue busy with simple Azkaar( supplications and praises of Allah) such as Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar. Above all, she can prepare a comfortable prayer corner in her room or house, where she will observe her prayers on time. She will sit in it and recite her Quran intermittently whilst waiting for a task in the kitchen. And so on…”.
Despite the demands of work and fasting, making time for spiritual reflection and prayer is essential for connecting with the deeper meaning of Ramadan.
Incorporating moments of mindfulness or gratitude into daily routines can nurture spiritual growth.
Ramadan serves as a profound opportunity for spiritual renewal and self-improvement for Muslims around the world.
For working Muslim women, navigating the demands of both career and faith during this holy month requires resilience, creativity, and support from their communities.
By employing effective strategies and fostering understanding in the workplace, working Muslim women can successfully honor their religious obligations while thriving in their professional endeavors.
As society continues to embrace diversity and inclusion, workplaces must recognize and accommodate the diverse religious practices of their employees, ensuring that all individuals can fully participate in the richness of their faith traditions, including Ramadan.
The writer, Faridatu Seidu, is a young Muslim lady doing her National Service with , a subsidiary of media conglomerate, Multimedia Group Limited.
A domestic flight operated by Passion Air was forced to return to Accra shortly after takeoff due to what passengers have described as a shocking case of fuel shortage mid-air.
The flight, which departed Kotoka International Airport on Saturday, May 31, around 6:20 a.m. and was en route to Takoradi, reportedly turned back just 15 minutes into the journey. According to a passenger aboard the aircraft, the crew initially gave no clear explanation for the abrupt turnaround.
However, upon landing, passengers were allegedly informed that the aircraft did not have enough fuel to reach its destination — a revelation that has sparked alarm and concern social media.
“A whole commercial flight with insufficient fuel?” the passenger wrote in disbelief. “We boarded at 6:20am, took off, and barely 15 minutes later they told us we had to return to Accra. No explanation until we landed — then they said there wasn’t enough fuel to get to Takoradi.”
Just had the most terrifying experience with a domestic flight in Ghana. We boarded at 6:20am, took off and barely 15 minutes in, they announced we had to turn back to Accra. No clear reason.
The alleged fuel shortage has raised serious questions about the safety protocols and operational checks followed before takeoff.
As of now, Passion Air has not released an official statement to clarify the cause of the mid-air return or address the fuel shortage claims.
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Justin Frimpong Kodua is the General Secretary of the NPP
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has rejected recent statements made by Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, indicating that the former diplomat may face disciplinary action, including the potential revocation of his founding member status.
This stern warning follows Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe’s criticisms of the party’s leadership regarding its handling of the arrest of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi.
Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe in an interview with JoyNews on May 30, 2025, declared that the party currently “has no leadership” in response to the situation.
Reacting to the remarks of the former diplomat in an interview on JoyNews, on Friday, May 30, 2025, Kodua expressed his disappointment with Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe’s conduct, asserting that his recent comments do not align with the principles and values expected of a founding figure within the NPP.
“As a founding member of our party, we expect him to be part of the National Council of Elders, providing wise counsel to the rank and file—not becoming a disruptive voice,” Kodua stated.
“That is not the hallmark of a founding member of a political party,” he fumed.
Kodua emphasised that the NPP leadership views Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe’s public posture as unhelpful, especially as the party focuses on internal reorganisation and national cohesion in anticipation of the 2028 general elections.
“We have several founding members, and none behave in this manner. At this critical moment, we need positive energy,” he added.
The General Secretary revealed that the matter will be brought up at the party’s upcoming National Council meeting, where disciplinary measures, including the possibility of stripping Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe of his founding member status, will be considered.
“This is something I intend to pursue at our next National Council meeting. If it involves removing his founding member status, because as a party we don’t need this type of behaviour at this material moment,” Kodua said.
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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is facing significant backlash after the official Black Stars social media account posted match highlights from their recent 2–1 defeat to Nigeria, accompanied by a soundtrack featuring Nigerian music.
The post, intended to engage fans, instead ignited a firestorm of criticism on X, with many Ghanaians expressing outrage over the choice of a song by Davido featuring Rema.
Many accused the GFA of insensitivity and questioned the decision to promote Nigerian music in the aftermath of a loss to the same country.
One user remarked, “Yet the post is still up… Wegyimi too much. Delete and repost. Idiot.”
Another stated, “And the admin is seeing all the disregard for the background song in the comment session and is still keeping the post. Delete this nonsense.”
Fans felt that using Nigerian music in this context was a misstep that failed to honor Ghanaian talent and sentiments.
As of now, the GFA has not issued an official response to the criticism.
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On Saturday, May 24th, Accra witnessed a bold convergence of vision, strategy, and identity at AfroTalks 2025, held at the University of Ghana School of Law.
With the central theme, “HOW”, the event brought together thinkers, creators, diplomats, business leaders, and change agents for a day of rich dialogue — asking not just why Africa must transform, but how it will.
Bright Tenbil, founder of AfroTalks, defining the African Dream in a compelling interaction forum:
“The desire for Africans to build Africa, grow Africa, by Africans, on African soil.”
A collaborative keynote from Diallo Sumbry and Dr. Ashley Milton introduced the Triangle Offence Policy — a strategic framework for African repatriation that encourages sustainable return, reintegration, and empowerment of diaspora communities across the continent.
In a powerful diplomatic presentation, H.E. Rosemary Mbabazi, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Ghana, spoke on “Africa Beyond Aid” — calling for a unified push toward economic self-determination and intra-African trade, with Rwanda as a compelling case study.
Dr. Stephen Moore challenged participants to localize technological solutions, emphasizing the importance of homegrown innovation tailored to Africa’s unique challenges.
Prince Akpa shared insights on building a borderless Africa through creative and collaborative entrepreneurship, while Frank Love offered a philosophical perspective on leadership through the lens of love and collective care.
One of the most unconventional sessions of the day was the Brain Drain Panel, moderated by Emmanuel Kwaku Owusu Larbi, featuring Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Kofi Hagan, and Emmaline Datey. The discussion explored the complex dynamics of migration, talent loss, and the role of the diaspora in African development — challenging narratives that normalize brain drain as inevitable or beneficial.
The future of African work was also in the spotlight. Akosua Osei, founder of Future of Work Africa, hosted a high-impact panel featuring Clinton Nyarko, Erica Franklin, and David Hutchings. Together, they explored strategies for building globally competitive talent on African soil and preparing the next generation for borderless innovation.
Beyond the panels, the Made in Africa Expo showcased 15 bold African startups, offering a platform for local entrepreneurs to connect with a wider audience. The event featured standout activations including the immersive Adinkra Booth, a curated photo experience, and the Don Simon Networking Lounge, all of which contributed to the event’s vibrant, world-class ambience.
AfroTalks 2025 was masterfully hosted by media icons Ivan Banns and AJ Sarpong, whose chemistry and charisma elevated the experience for patrons.
As the event concluded, organizers announced a new wave of AfroTalks Roundtable Discussions — a series of intimate town-hall style gatherings designed to dive deeper into critical issues affecting the continent.
Even more exciting, the AfroTalks team confirmed that the next major edition, AfroTalks Lagos 2025, will take place this September.
From redefining the African Dream to unpacking migration, innovation, and love, AfroTalks 2025 left attendees inspired and activated. As Bright Tenbil aptly noted:
“We must build Africa not only with hope — but with HOW.”
All videos of the talks would be available on afrotalks.com
Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hassan Tampuli, has disclosed that the recent bail variation application filed for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, was initiated on the instructions of his wife.
The Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman remains in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) despite efforts by his legal team to secure his release.
Until Friday, his legal team had only been able to secure one surety.
Mr Appiah-Kubi, however, confirmed that despite having met all bail conditions, his client will not be going home yet due to a fresh legal application filed earlier in the day.
That other development was a motion filed by NPP’s Director of Legal Affairs, Gary Nimako, seeking a review of the bail conditions imposed on him by EOCO.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Dr Tampuli explained that Wontumi’s wife directed Mr Nimako to file for the variation of his bail conditions after initial attempts to meet the requirements proved difficult.
He explained that “On Tuesday after he (Wontumi) had left (The CID headquarters) in the afternoon, he was picked up, so naturally 48 hours would lapse in the afternoon on Thursday. So we were trying to get all these you bill conditions met before that time.”
“So on Friday, Gary was instructed by Chairman Wontumi’s wife and his aid, not the party. Gary is the Director of Legal for the party, but he was not instructed by the General Secretary or the chairman of the National Council, but by Chairman Wontumi’s wife. So he got in touch with honorable Andy Appiah Kubi, and was asking for updates. Where are we? We haven’t been able to get all the necessary,” he explained.
The NPP legislator said Gary Nimako proposed to Mr Appiah Kubi that they “file processes or let’s file another motion for variation of the bill conditions.”
“According to Gary, Andy said he was in the process of doing so up to about 2:35 pm when the process was filed, I think Andy hadn’t done so. So clearly, Chairman Wontumi’s wife was agitated, and she did that.
“She wants to see her husband, regardless of what is going on behind us. She wants to see her husband, and she wants to see the lawyers to be doing something. So if you are doing something and it’s not known to her, obviously, she will not be satisfied. So she properly instructed Gary,” he added.
Also on the same show, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni, suggested internal disagreements within the NPP’s legal team.
A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has slammed the Minority in Parliament for their dramatic protest against the continued detention of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi.
Chairman Wontumi was arrested on Tuesday, May 27, by the Economic and Organised Office (EOCO), following an earlier arrest by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.
Although he was granted GHC50m bail on Wednesday, May 28—with conditions including two justified sureties, which his legal team confirmed were met by May 30—his release has been stalled due to a pending High Court application to review the bail terms.
On Thursday, May 29, Minority MPs staged a dramatic walkout from Parliament and marched to EOCO headquarters, where they sat on the ground to protest Wontumi’s continued detention. They argued that he should have been granted self-recognizance bail, given his public standing and perceived low flight risk.
However, Prof. Appiagyei-Atua, speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV, with Selorm Adonoo, on Saturday, May 31, described the protest as unnecessary and politically motivated.
“One would have expected that the NPP team would have followed the due process, and that is why I fault the steps they took—leaving Parliament to go and sit down on the floor at EOCO,” he said. “I think it was needless, just to create some drama and attention, which in the end could have led to lawlessness. Indeed, some lawlessness occurred, considering that a journalist was assaulted. The whole thing was overdramatised,” he asserted.
He further expressed disappointment that some of the protesting MPs, who are lawyers, appeared to disregard legal procedures and instead opted for public spectacle.
“Some of these MPs are lawyers, they know the rules, and I don’t know why this time they decided to choose this route, which creates the perception that they want to politicise the situation,” he criticised.
The ongoing case has stirred significant public interest and political tension. On Friday, May 30, NPP supporters blocked the road in front of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in Accra after Wontumi was transferred there from EOCO.
A delegation of senior party officials, including the NPP’s 2024 flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on May 30, was unable to see Wontumi during a visit to the facility, further intensifying public scrutiny.
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The Nigerian movie industry — Nollywood — is known for its dynamic storytelling, colorful personalities, and growing global influence. But behind the scenes of the glitz and glamour lies a hidden truth: the physical toll endured by actors and crew to bring stories alive.
Recent events brought this harsh reality crashing into the spotlight, exposing a near-tragic injury suffered by actor Godwin Nnadiekwe at the hands of his colleague Zubby Michael during a filming session.
The Eastern North Regional Police Command has intercepted a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp on the Volta Lake, leading to the arrest of three individuals.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Abraham Agonu, Michael Akuaku, and Confidence Amenuveve.
According to a statement released on Facebook by the police on Friday May, 30, 2025, the operation, which took place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, near Kwahu Adawso, resulted in the seizure of thousands of compressed and non-compressed slabs of the illicit substance.
“The Eastern North Regional Police Command has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with the transportation of five thousand, nine hundred and fifty (5,950) compressed and some non-compressed leaves suspected to be Indian hemp on the Volta Lake at Asuboni, near Kwahu Adawso in the Eastern Region,” the statement said.
They were apprehended while attempting to ferry the suspected narcotics across the Volta Lake.
Police investigations suggest that the trio is part of a larger drug trafficking network.
“Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects were part of a larger operation led by a man identified only as Felix, who is believed to have boarded a separate boat en route to the Akate area,” the statement added.
Authorities believe a man identified only as “Felix” is the ringleader, having reportedly boarded a separate boat heading towards the Akate area to evade capture.
The exhibits retrieved from the suspects include a pump-action shotgun, 85 maxi sacks containing a staggering 5,950 pieces of compressed Indian hemp, along with additional quantities of non-compressed suspected cannabis.
Also seized were two outboard motors and a large engine boat, indicating the scale of the smuggling operation.
The police is actively pursuing leads in a comprehensive manhunt to locate and apprehend Felix and any other accomplices connected to this major drug bust.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to dismantle the entire network responsible for this illicit trade.
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play videoPlayers of the Black Stars before a game
The Black Stars of Ghana is currently battling it out with Trinidad and Tobago in the Unity Cup third-place play-off.
The international tournament is taking place at the GTech Community Stadium in London.
Trinidad and Tobago went down to Jamaica in Tuesday’s first semi-final, going down 3-2 in agonising fashion as Richard King scored a 94th-minute penalty.
Trinidad had earlier fought back from two goals down to draw level, thanks to a strike from Isiah Leacock and Kevin Molino, and now face Ghana to avoid the wooden spoon.
Prior to this, Ghana also suffered a 2:1 defeat in its game against Nigeria.
A Nigerian lady shared her experience on social media about a man she was casually dating.
The man sent her a list of strict “commandments” he expected her to follow.
This unexpected demand raised her surprise and concern regarding the relationship.
A Nigerian lady recently took to social media to share her surprise after a man she was casually dating sent her a list of rigid “commandments” that he expected her to follow if their relationship were to continue.
Hamza Suhuyini, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of using the ongoing legal troubles of its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, as a political tool to advance individual ambitions rather than showing genuine solidarity.
Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, May 31, Suhuyini dismissed the protest staged by NPP Members of Parliament outside the Economic and Organised Office (EOCO) as a calculated attempt to score political points ahead of internal party contests.
“They are just fishing for excuses to be able to ply their political ambitions around the whole issue of Wontumi,” Suhuyini stated. “It is not because they have issues with the legalities that this government has adopted. Many of the members are just gunning for positions. They all went there to be retained because they are going for re-election.”
The comments follow a dramatic sit-in staged by NPP MPs on Thursday, May 29, outside EOCO headquarters in Accra, demanding the release of Chairman Wontumi. The MPs, led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, marched from Parliament to EOCO and occupied parts of the road in front of the agency, chanting and calling for what they described as justice.
The protest drew a heavy police presence and brought traffic in the area to a standstill. Protest leaders accused the state of political persecution and the deliberate use of state institutions to target political opponents.
However, critics, including Suhuyini, argue that the protest was not a principled defence of justice but rather a performance aimed at appealing to party delegates ahead of NPP primaries.
Wontumi was initially arrested on Tuesday, May 27, by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service in connection with alleged financial irregularities.
Subsequently he was taken into custody by EOCO, which is conducting a separate probe into possible financial crimes, including fraud, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.
EOCO granted him bail on Wednesday, May 28, setting the bail amount at GH₵50 million with two justified sureties. However, as of Saturday, Wontumi remains in custody despite his lawyers managing to meet the bail conditions.
The Member of Parliament for Gushegu and Deputy Minister for Transport, Hassan Tampuli, has made claims that former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia personally arranged for the sureties that secured the release of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
His comments follow the arrest of Chairman Wontumi, who was arrested earlier this week and interrogated by EOCO, was later granted bail of GH¢50 million with two sureties to be justified, a condition party members claim is excessive and politically motivated.
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, together with the Minority Leader, was granted access to the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi at the headquarters of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in May 30, 2025.
Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, May 31, Mr Tampuli made it clear that the former Vice-President intervened directly to assist the embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who was recently arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over alleged financial misconduct.
“Let me put this on record,” Mr Tampuli said. “Dr Bawumia has arranged the sureties for the release of Chairman Wontumi. That has been done. His Excellency Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has made arrangements for the sureties.”
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Muyiwa Awoniyi, the manager of Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed that the singer wasn’t financially buoyant when they first met.
Featuring a recent episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Awoniyi recalled that the singer had only N200 in her bank account during their first encounter.
David Farman, spokesperson for Ghanaian students currently studying in UK
David Farman, spokesperson for Ghanaian students currently studying in the United Kingdom, has raised concerns over the plight of more than 50 Ghanaian scholarship beneficiaries who are currently stranded due to unpaid tuitio fees by the Government of Ghana.
Speaking in a recent interview with Joy News, he explained that since October 2024, students have faced uncertainty following a communication from their respective universities regarding outstanding tuition fees under the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat sponsorship.
“Since last year, October, we received emails from the university concerning the payment of fees. Unfortunately, the issue has not been resolved to date,” he said.
He noted that following an April 6, 2025, meeting between university authorities and the Registrar of the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat, students were hopeful the matter would be resolved.
However, a week later, the university sent a follow-up e-mail indicating that the engagement with the Ghanaian officials did not yield any concrete outcome.
Consequently, students have been informed that they would now be responsible for their fees.
“We had that engagement and we realised that the Secretariat had agreed with the University to make 10% of the total debt of which the university decided rejected that offer.
“So, it boils down to the fact that as a result of the university rejecting the 10% payment which the Secretariat actually proposed. That is why they are taking the stand with the 90% being taken care of later or by students”, he stated.
According to David Farman, the university categorised students based on the amount owed.
“If you owe, and you do not have any debt, you are allowed to graduate and have your certificate. If you owe less than £500, you’d be able to graduate but not have your certificate,” he remarked.
He then explained that the scholarship agreement with the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat was supposed to cover full tuition and provide monthly stipends of around £10. However, since arriving in the UK some as early as September 2023 and others in January 2024 students have not received any stipend or fee payments.
“It was a Ghana Scholarship Secretariat Scholarship, which is the popular GSS scholarship, and the scholarship covered fees being paid and in a monthly stipend of around 10 pounds, which none of that has been addressed since arriving in January 2024 and some students also arriving in September as well.
“Our team, including the executives, even petitioned the Audit Service when the situation worsened. Though we appreciate that the current Registrar made efforts to engage the university, unfortunately, those efforts have not been enough,” David Farman added.
He clarified that while the Secretariat proposed to make a 10% part-payment of the debt to the university, the institution rejected the offer in the absence of a clear payment plan for the remaining 90%.
As a result of the impasse, students have now resorted to crowdfunding to avoid being expelled or barred from graduation.
“We are hoping to raise over £400,000. If each student gets about £9,000 in public support, it could ease the burden significantly. So far, we haven’t raised any amount yet, as the GoFundMe account was only set up after our engagement with the university earlier this week,” he said.
He appealed to well-meaning Ghanaians, businesses, and philanthropists to support the stranded students as the university has given a strict deadline of June 1, 2025, to settle all outstanding balances or face sanctions.
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A member of the NDC’s national communication team, Hamza Suhuyini
A member of the NDC’s national communication team, Hamza Suhuyini has criticised NPP MP for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong, over his recent decision to form an exploratory committee to assess his suitability for the NPP’s 2028 presidential primaries.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on May 30,2025, Suhuyini described the move as ill-timed and self-serving, arguing that Dr Acheampong’s focus on personal ambition undermines the party’s efforts to rebuild following its 2024 electoral loss.
“Any true member of the NPP must be concerned about the image and rebuilding effort of the party, not your individual personal ambitions at this critical stage. If he was minded, he could’ve used the rebuilding effort, dedicate himself to that effort and in the process carve a niche for himself without necessarily engaging in this epileptic political strategy intended to secure some relevance within his political party”, he indicated.
Suhuyini questioned the necessity of issuing a press statement to announce an exploratory committee, suggesting the move was intended more to shape public perception than to engage in genuine internal consultation.
“You’re allowed to do your own internal research. Do you need a press statement to communicate your intention? He (Bryan) is interested in influencing the narrative because any true political operative who genuinely wants to know whether to contest for a position or not will do his research quietly”, he said.
However, he cautioned NPP members to be wary of Bryan Acheampong’s leadership style, describing the public declaration as a sign of poor judgment.
Meanwhile, Bryan Acheampong’s official statement emphasised his commitment to the NPP and its principles.
“I recognise that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) finds itself at a pivotal juncture which calls not only for unity but also for a renewed commitment to our core values,” he said.
He highlighted his decades of service to the party as a grassroots organiser, staffer, and Cabinet Minister.
The exploratory committee is expected complete its work and present findings within four weeks.
MRA/EB
Meanwhile, here’s why Bright Simons has vowed to fight Ibrahim Mahama’s GH¢10 million defamation lawsuit
A member of the NDC’s national communication team, Hamza Suhuyini
A member of the NDC’s national communication team, Hamza Suhuyini has criticised NPP MP for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong, over his recent decision to form an exploratory committee to assess his suitability for the NPP’s 2028 presidential primaries.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on May 30,2025, Suhuyini described the move as ill-timed and self-serving, arguing that Dr Acheampong’s focus on personal ambition undermines the party’s efforts to rebuild following its 2024 electoral loss.
“Any true member of the NPP must be concerned about the image and rebuilding effort of the party, not your individual personal ambitions at this critical stage. If he was minded, he could’ve used the rebuilding effort, dedicate himself to that effort and in the process carve a niche for himself without necessarily engaging in this epileptic political strategy intended to secure some relevance within his political party”, he indicated.
Suhuyini questioned the necessity of issuing a press statement to announce an exploratory committee, suggesting the move was intended more to shape public perception than to engage in genuine internal consultation.
“You’re allowed to do your own internal research. Do you need a press statement to communicate your intention? He (Bryan) is interested in influencing the narrative because any true political operative who genuinely wants to know whether to contest for a position or not will do his research quietly”, he said.
However, he cautioned NPP members to be wary of Bryan Acheampong’s leadership style, describing the public declaration as a sign of poor judgment.
Meanwhile, Bryan Acheampong’s official statement emphasised his commitment to the NPP and its principles.
“I recognise that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) finds itself at a pivotal juncture which calls not only for unity but also for a renewed commitment to our core values,” he said.
He highlighted his decades of service to the party as a grassroots organiser, staffer, and Cabinet Minister.
The exploratory committee is expected complete its work and present findings within four weeks.
MRA/EB
Meanwhile, here’s why Bright Simons has vowed to fight Ibrahim Mahama’s GH¢10 million defamation lawsuit
Deputy Secretary General of the TUC, Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo
The Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC) has raised concerns about the potential dangers of extreme exchange rate fluctuations, warning that such volatility could harm businesses, particularly in the export sector.
Speaking at an International Labour Organisation (ILO) Tripartite Roundtable Discussion on productivity, jobs, and growth, Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, Deputy Secretary General of the TUC, said that while the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi is welcome, the business community is more concerned about stability.
“Given where we have come from, we should be allowed to pat ourselves on the back and be encouraged to do more to make sure that the cedi regains some of its lost value,” Dr Otoo said.
He added, “However, the challenge is that extreme volatility can be very risky and hurtful for some sectors. What is happening now is hurting exports.”
The panel discussion, which used the Ghana Statistical Service’s National Productivity Statistics Report as a reference, highlighted how unpredictable exchange rate movements complicate planning and decision-making for businesses.
Dr Otoo called for a stable exchange rate environment, warning that rapid fluctuations, whether appreciation or depreciation, are harmful to economic planning.
Fellow panelist Nana Poquah A. A. Adiamah, National Coordinator of the Association of Ghana Apparel Manufacturers (AGAM), shared similar concerns.
She noted that while the cedi’s appreciation might seem like good news, it poses challenges for export-oriented companies.
“We are watching how the currency will go and making business strategies based on that,” she said, highlighting the uncertainty businesses currently face.
Kingsley Laar, an economist and senior researcher at the Ghana Employers’ Association, also echoed the call for stability, pointing out that predictability is key to productivity and business sustainability.
“Volatility in the exchange rate makes it difficult to make decisions,” he said.
“Sometimes, monetary policies introduced to manage the macroeconomy end up increasing production costs and reducing the purchasing power of businesses.”
The panel called for a coordinated policy approach to ensure exchange rate stability, which they say is critical for job creation, productivity, and long-term economic growth.
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The stage is set in Munich for the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final, and it’s Paris Saint-Germain versus Inter Milan.
The game, which kicks off on Saturday, May 31, 2025, isn’t just a battle for the biggest prize in European football; it’s a clash packed with history, ambition, and high stakes.
For the first time ever, PSG and Inter will meet in a competitive European match.
That’s right, a first-time showdown on the grandest stage of all.
For PSG, the mission is clear: win their first-ever Champions League title.
They came close in 2020, falling to Bayern Munich.
But now, under Luis Enrique, they’re back and more determined than ever.
And speaking of Luis Enrique, did you know he’s never lost a club final?
That’s ten wins in ten. A victory here, and he could become just the second manager to win trebles with two different clubs.
Across the dugout, Inter Milan aren’t short on pedigree.
This is their seventh Champions League final, and they’ve lifted the trophy three times, most recently in 2010 under José Mourinho.
They know what it takes to win at this level.
And here’s a twist, for the first time since 2004, there’s no team from England, Spain, or Germany in the final.
A sign of shifting power in European football?
The Allianz Arena in Munich is hosting, a ground famous for drama. Last time it staged the final? 2012.
Chelsea stunned Bayern in their own backyard, and history suggests something special happens here.
Every previous final held in Munich has seen a new champion crowned. Could it be PSG’s turn?
PSG also arrive with momentum, having already wrapped up a domestic treble.
A Champions League title would complete a historic quadruple.
Inter’s journey has been just as dramatic.
Their semi-final win over Barcelona came in extra time, after back-to-back 3–3 draws. Talk about resilience.
So, it’s a first-ever meeting. One side chasing their first title.
The other is gunning for a fourth. And in Munich, a city where football history is always made, another chapter is about to be written.
The town of Kintampo in the Bono East Region is once again at the center of online conversation following the circulation of another controversial video involving a young woman who previously went viral for similar reasons.
Social media platforms, especially TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook, have been flooded with reactions, memes, and discussions surrounding the latest leak, which many claim features the same young lady who made headlines months ago.
Although the authenticity of the video has not been officially verified, the clip has sparked widespread debate on privacy, digital responsibility, and the growing issue of non-consensual content sharing.
Many netizens have expressed concern over the mental health and future wellbeing of the individual involved. Others are calling on authorities, especially the Cyber Crime Unit of the Ghana Police Service, to investigate the source of the leak and take appropriate action.
Meanwhile, youth advocates are urging Ghanaians, especially the younger generation, to be cautious about what they share online, emphasizing that the internet never forgets.
Note to the Public:
Let us all be mindful of how we consume and share content, especially when it involves another person’s dignity and future. Instead of mocking or spreading such videos, let’s push for awareness, education, and support for the victims involved.
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) on Friday met with Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale, who is the CEO of SHAXI – a ride-hailing platform set up in 2021—for a youth employment partnership.
This strategic partnership with SHAXI will create thousands of jobs for Ghanaian youth who remain unemployed or seek better job opportunities.
Following news of renowned Kenyan writer, Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s death, praise for his life and work quickly poured in online.
“My condolences to the family and friends of Professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o, a renowned literary giant and scholar, a son of the soil and great patriot whose footprints are indelible,” Kenya’s opposition leader, Martha Karua, wrote on X.
“Thank you Mwalimu [teacher] for your freedom writing,” wrote Amnesty International’s Kenya branch on X. “Having already earned his place in Kenyan history, he transitions from mortality to immortality.”
Margaretta wa Gacheru, a sociologist and former student of Ngugi, said the author was a national icon.
“To me, he’s like a Kenyan Tolstoy, in the sense of being a storyteller, in the sense of his love of the language and panoramic view of society, his description of the landscape of social relations, of class and class struggles,” she said.
Ngugi died at age 87, his family members announced.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngugi wa Thiong’o,” his daughter Wanjiku Wa Ngugi wrote on Facebook on Wednesday.
A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has criticised the method used by the Economic and Organised Office (EOCO) in arresting the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi.
Chairman Wontumi was arrested on Tuesday, May 27, by EOCO following an earlier arrest by the Criminal Intelligence Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.
He was granted a GHC50m bail on Wednesday, May 28, with conditions requiring two justified sureties, which his legal team says have since been met.
However, his release has been delayed due to a pending application filed at the High Court seeking a review of the bail conditions. He cannot be released until the application is withdrawn or resolved.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Big Issue on Saturday, May 31, Prof. Appiagyei-Atua questioned how the arrest was carried out, describing it as excessive and potentially violating Wontumi’s human rights.
“You can talk about some possible human rights violations against Mr. Boasiako,” he said. “Because the so-called Rambo-style approach, which was used to ambush him in the middle of the road, to take him to EOCO, is not justified. It wasn’t necessary for EOCO to have done that, because previously he had accepted an invitation to go to the CID.”
Despite his concerns about the arrest, Prof. Appiagyei-Atua noted that EOCO’s handling of the bail process was within the confines of the law.
“When it comes to the bail, EOCO is working within the law,” he added.
The arrest and continued detention of Chairman Wontumi have sparked political tensions and protests.
On Friday, May 30, NPP supporters blocked the road in front of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in Accra, following his alleged transfer to the facility from EOCO.
A delegation of party officials, including the NPP’s 2024 flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, visited the NIB but were informed that Wontumi was not in their custody, further fuelling public concern.
Earlier, on Thursday, May 29, Members of Parliament from the Minority staged a walkout and marched to the EOCO headquarters, where they sat on the ground in protest against Wontumi’s detention. They argued that he should have been granted bail on self-recognizance, citing his prominence and low flight risk.
The case has since drawn national attention, with legal, political, and civil society voices weighing in on due process and the rights of accused individuals.
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Former Big Brother Naija reality show star, Chukwuemeka Okoye, popularly known as Frodd, has opened up about being molested as a child by different house helps.
He claimed that he was physically molested by different house helps they had, except for his nanny. He added that a certain neighbour also molested him.
Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mahama Ayariga, has heaped praises on the John Mahama-led administration, highlighting what he described as a solid economic turnaround driven by sound fiscal discipline and a resilient economic team.
Speaking passionately on the floor of Parliament, Ayariga called on lawmakers to support the Finance Minister and his team in their continued efforts to stabilize the economy.
Oliver Barker-Vormawor is lawyer and social activist
Lawyer and social activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for detaining NPP’s Ashanti regional chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, beyond the constitutionally mandated 48-hour period.
Chairman Wontumi is currently under investigation for various alleged criminal offences, including illegal mining and money laundering, a situation that has sparked massive public outcry.
Wading in the ongoing situation, Barker-Vormawor, in an extensive post on his X account on May 31, 2025, questioned EOCO’s decision to continue keeping the NPP executive without arraigning him before court, describing it as a clear violation of Wontumi’s constitutional rights.
“This creeping practice of State institutions holding people and claiming that they must meet the executive’s bail conditions or stay there till they do without judicial sanction is absurd and unconstitutional,” his post read in part.
Referencing the case of Kwabena Adu Boahene, the embattled Executive Director of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Barker-Vormawor expressed disappointment at the legal strategy employed by the detainees’ legal representatives.
“What I find strange is that I saw this happen within Adu Boahene and now Wontumi. In both cases, instead of applying for Habeas Corpus, the lawyers are applying for reduction in bail terms,” he quizzed.
Barker-Vormawor cautioned the government against engaging in lengthy pre-trial detentions to target political opponents, labelling such actions as “undemocratic.”
He emphasised that operations like “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL) can and must be executed fairly and strictly within the provisions outlined in the 1992 Constitution.
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Personal liberty is a fundamental right. No state institution has the power to keep a person for more than 48 hours without presenting them before court.
The Constitution is clear. You must release the person unconditionally or present them before a court in 48 hours.
If after 48 hours you don’t present them before a court, the Constitutional injunction is to release them unconditionally.
This creeping practice of State institutions holding people and claiming that they must meet the executive’s bail conditions or stay there till they do without judicial sanction is absurd and unconstitutional.
What I find strange is that I saw this happen within Adu Boahene and now Wontumi. In both cases, instead of applying for Habeaus Corpus, the lawyers are applying for reduction in bail terms.
Any police enquiry bail terms which are not fulfilled in 48, becomes void ab initio!
Wontumi is being held against his will. End this charade. Seeking lenthy Pre-Trial detentions to teach a lesson is undemocratic.
ORAL must and can succeed fairly!
Shalom!
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1. Personal liberty is a fundamental right. No state institution has the power to keep a person for more than 48 hours without presenting them before court.
2. The Constitution is clear. You must release the person unconditionally or present them before a court in 48 hours.
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— Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor (@barkervogues) May 31, 2025
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Meanwhile, here’s why Bright Simons has vowed to fight Ibrahim Mahama’s GH¢10 million defamation lawsuit
Members of the coalition of political parties in Ghana
A coalition of political parties in Ghana has formally petitioned the diplomatic community, urging international intervention following the recent suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo by President John Dramani Mahama.
The petition, signed by representatives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), National Democratic Party (NDP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), and People’s National Party (PNP), has alleged that the suspension is part of a broader attempt to undermine the judiciary and consolidate power within the ruling party.
President Mahama announced the Chief Justice’s suspension on April 22, 2025, citing three separate petitions submitted against her and the formation of a five-member committee to investigate the allegations.
According to a metrotvonline.com report on May 30,2025, while the move is constitutionally permitted, opposition leaders contended that the action is politically motivated.
“The independence of Ghana’s judiciary is under threat. This development risks eroding public confidence in our democratic institutions and could destabilise the country’s governance framework”, the report said.
The coalition’s statement contrasts Ghana’s longstanding reputation as a democratic stronghold in West Africa with recent incidents of political unrest in the region.
It has also accused the government of targeting political opponents, pointing to the recent arrests of several NPP officials as further evidence of a crackdown on dissent.
A public demonstration, themed, “Save the Judiciary,” was recently held in Accra, where protestors submitted petitions to the judiciary, legislature, and executive branches of government.
The demonstration called for the reinstatement of Chief Justice Torkonoo and the protection of judicial integrity.
As of now, there has been no official response from the presidency or the judiciary regarding the petition or the protest.
The coalition has therefore called on the international diplomatic corps to apply pressure on the Ghanaian government to reverse the suspension and uphold the principles of judicial independence and multiparty democracy.
MRA/EB
Meanwhile, here’s why Bright Simons has vowed to fight Ibrahim Mahama’s GH¢10 million defamation lawsuit
Dr UN presenting the golden plate to Chairman Wontumi
A resurfaced video capturing the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Chairman Wontumi, receiving an award from Dr UN has sparked massive reactions online.
The video, which has found its way back to social media trends, dates back to 2020.
In it, Dr UN, a self-styled event organizer, was seen presenting Chairman Wontumi with a symbolic “golden plate” dubbed the Kofi Annan Award, in recognition of his alleged outstanding humanitarian contributions.
Dr UN praised Wontumi for his dedication to the NPP and Ghanaian politics, lauding him for his “hard work and perseverance.”
Chairman Wontumi, visibly elated, accepted the award with a heartfelt message:
“I am very humbled to receive this award. I am too happy and I don’t know how to say it. I receive this award for my family, party, friends, and nation. I promise also to work hard… May God bless you and bless the UN.
“I am very happy at the moment but now I know that it doesn’t matter if you have a certificate or not. If you work hard, God will have a favor on you, and when the promotion comes, nobody can stop you.”
Dr UN, whose controversial award schemes have made headlines in the past, also crowned Wontumi with a ceremonial sash.
He emphasised that the gesture was a testament to Wontumi’s unique contributions and legacy:
“This is your medal to tell you that you are a winner and that what the people are saying about you as Chairman Wontumi is true. You are the only person that has received four awards, it hasn’t happened before. The sash crowns you the Gold Star Excellence from the United Nations.”
The video’s re-emergence has since led to a wave of reactions on social media, with netizens mocking both the ceremony and its symbolism, given Dr UN’s history of self-created award schemes.
Ongoing Legal Troubles
Meanwhile, Chairman Wontumi is currently embroiled in serious legal battles.
He is under investigation for multiple offences, including fraud, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering.
Although he has been granted bail set at GH¢50 million, his legal team is yet to satisfy the conditions required for his release. The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)’s decision to keep him in custody has stirred political debate, particularly among NPP Minority Members of Parliament, who claim the detention is politically motivated.
Members of the coalition of political parties in Ghana
A coalition of political parties in Ghana has formally petitioned the diplomatic community, urging international intervention following the recent suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo by President John Dramani Mahama.
The petition, signed by representatives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), National Democratic Party (NDP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), and People’s National Party (PNP), has alleged that the suspension is part of a broader attempt to undermine the judiciary and consolidate power within the ruling party.
President Mahama announced the Chief Justice’s suspension on April 22, 2025, citing three separate petitions submitted against her and the formation of a five-member committee to investigate the allegations.
According to a metrotvonline.com report on May 30,2025, while the move is constitutionally permitted, opposition leaders contended that the action is politically motivated.
“The independence of Ghana’s judiciary is under threat. This development risks eroding public confidence in our democratic institutions and could destabilise the country’s governance framework”, the report said.
The coalition’s statement contrasts Ghana’s longstanding reputation as a democratic stronghold in West Africa with recent incidents of political unrest in the region.
It has also accused the government of targeting political opponents, pointing to the recent arrests of several NPP officials as further evidence of a crackdown on dissent.
A public demonstration, themed, “Save the Judiciary,” was recently held in Accra, where protestors submitted petitions to the judiciary, legislature, and executive branches of government.
The demonstration called for the reinstatement of Chief Justice Torkonoo and the protection of judicial integrity.
As of now, there has been no official response from the presidency or the judiciary regarding the petition or the protest.
The coalition has therefore called on the international diplomatic corps to apply pressure on the Ghanaian government to reverse the suspension and uphold the principles of judicial independence and multiparty democracy.
MRA/EB
Meanwhile, here’s why Bright Simons has vowed to fight Ibrahim Mahama’s GH¢10 million defamation lawsuit
Social media is buzzing after a shocking video surfaced involving popular TikTok content creator, Daisy Melanin. The viral footage, which is currently making rounds in the comments section of multiple platforms, shows the young lady in visible distress after what appears to be an intense altercation with two unidentified men.
In the short clip, Daisy can be seen breaking down in tears, repeatedly lamenting her situation. Eyewitnesses claim the two men allegedly confronted her and subjected her to what they described as “hot man power” – a slang term popularly used online to describe being overpowered or disciplined by force.
Though the full details behind the incident remain unclear, online users are already drawing their own conclusions. Some speculate it may have been a prank gone wrong, while others believe Daisy may have provoked the confrontation during one of her social experiments or skits.
Mixed Reactions Online
As expected, netizens have had a field day with the incident. While some expressed sympathy for the young lady, others couldn’t hold back their sarcasm.
“Now you dey cry? But you get mouth pass them a few minutes ago,” one user commented.
“Deisy go learn sense today. Two hot men? Ei, Ghana ankasa,” another added with laughing emojis.
Others called for a more serious investigation into the situation, especially if what happened was truly an act of violence and not staged content.
A Call for Caution
In the age of viral content and clout-chasing, many influencers push the boundaries to attract views and followers. However, this incident is a reminder that such stunts can sometimes spiral out of control.
Daisy Melanin, known for her bold and sometimes controversial videos, has yet to officially comment on the incident. Fans and critics alike are now waiting for her side of the story.
As the drama continues to unfold, one thing is clear: social media doesn’t forget — and the internet always has receipts.
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Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has suggested internal disagreements within the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s legal team regarding the detention of Bernard Antwi Boasiako.
Dr. Kojo Asante argues that this conflict over legal representation, which contributed to the prolonged detention of Wontumi by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), needs to be addressed.
Until Friday, his legal team had only been able to secure one surety.
Mr Appiah-Kubi, however, confirmed that despite having met all bail conditions, his client will not be going home yet due to a fresh legal application filed earlier in the day.
That other development was a motion filed by NPP’s Director of Legal Affairs, Gary Nimako, seeking a review of the bail conditions imposed on him by EOCO.
Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, May 31, Dr. Asante noted that conflicting legal strategies from different NPP lawyers appear to have complicated efforts to secure Wontumi’s release.
“From what has happened with Andy Appiah Kubi and what Gary Nimako went to do, it seems like there is a conflict on who exactly is representing Wontumi, and that is what has complicated the matter,” he said.
Dr. Asante explained that while one legal team, led by Andy Appiah Kubi, had attempted to meet bail conditions set by EOCO, another faction within the NPP preferred a more aggressive legal challenge, deeming the detention unjust.
“Appiah Kubi was trying to meet the bail conditions—that was the strategy, as they felt confident they could meet the low condition. He thought that as of yesterday night, that could have been addressed. Then there was other legal representation, more from the party, who thought it was outrageous and wanted to challenge it, but they waited,” he stated.
The CDD-Ghana researcher speculated that this internal conflict within the NPP legal team may have inadvertently delayed Wontumi’s release, prolonging his stay in EOCO custody.
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Ghana’s evolving landscape of social entrepreneurship and community leadership took center stage at the MTN Heroes of Change Season 7 Grand Finale, with Dr. Angela Dwamena-Aboagye, founder of The Ark Foundation, named overall winner for her 25-year commitment to providing support services for women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence.
Her recognition highlights the increasing value placed on long-term, impact-driven leadership—an area drawing growing attention from development partners and corporate CSR portfolios.
Other standout honours went to Martha Opoku Agyemang in health, Adangabey Yaw Rockson, founder of Adangabey Royal School, in education, and Sakina Mumuni for economic empowerment.
Each received GHS 60,000 and a commemorative plaque, reinforcing the importance of local innovation in critical development sectors.
In his remarks, CEO of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, highlighted the transformative role of technology in addressing social challenges.
“For us the rhythm of our business has changed and we are happy to change our steps to culminate such change. At MTN we believe the future of our nation and our continent lays with digital innovation, access and empowerment,” he said.
A key feature this year was the introduction of the Media Hero and Digital Hero categories, spotlighting institutional and tech-driven contributions to social good. The Citi FM Foundation, CSR arm of Citi FM and Channel One TV, received the Media Hero award along with GHS 30,000, a citation, and a plaque.
The Foundation was recognised for leveraging media to not only report on, but also directly intervene in, pressing community challenges—a model increasingly relevant in purpose-led business strategies.
General Manager of Citi FM and Channel One TV, Bernard Avle, speaking on the sidelines of the event, recounted how the media house and its audience swiftly mobilized support for victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage—one of several impactful social interventions led by the station—and promised the media house’s continued commitment to championing causes that uplift communities.
“Our responsiveness is very key to us. Even on our normal programming people reach out to us and we follow up. So for us it is relevant radio and impactful and empowering television.”
In the digital category, Nana Tea and the Bus Stop Boys were jointly awarded GHS 30,000 each for using social media to mobilise support for the underprivileged, reflecting the growing influence of grassroots digital advocacy in shaping public impact.
For the first time, nominators whose nominees made it to the top 10 will also received GHC5,000 each.
The event served as a compelling reminder of the power of aligned partnerships between corporate actors, civic leaders, and changemakers in driving inclusive development.
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo
