Once upon a time, Kumawood movie producer Dr. K Gyasi waded into the death of veteran Ghanaian musician Dada KD.
This came when Ghanaians pondered over the cause of the death of the musician, but all their questions were swept under the canopy.
Sharing his opinion on the death of Dada KD in an interview sighted by Gh Page, Dr. K Gyasi blamed Dada KD for his death.
![Akufo-Addo, Bawumia and NPP gurus pay last respects to Chairman Kutin [Photos]](https://www.ghanamma.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/976a1ed38ba4ecd9df8afa654283f669.jpeg "Akufo-Addo, Bawumia and NPP gurus pay last respects to Chairman Kutin [Photos]")
The final funeral rites of the Central Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Robert Kutin Junior, have been held.
The solemn ceremony took place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Assin Jakai in the Central Region.
A host of dignitaries attended to pay their last respects, including former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo; former Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei Opare; former Vice President and NPP 2024 Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia; and former Manhyia South MP and NPP 2024 Running Mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.
Also in attendance were NPP General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, and National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, along with several other party officials and sympathizers.
Robert Kutin Junior, who also served as the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), passed away on December 22, 2024, after battling an undisclosed illness for several months.
In 2022, he retained his position as Central Regional Chairman after defeating Joseph Kobina Essibu in the party’s regional elections.
The late Kutin Junior is remembered for his dedication to party service and his influence in regional political affairs.
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Saahene Osei, the youngest son of Ghanaian business mogul Osei Kwame Despite, is gaining fresh attention on social media after debuting a more mature and stylish appearance. Known for his fashion-forward style and luxurious lifestyle, Saahene recently surprised fans with a new look—sporting a thick afro hairstyle complemented by a neatly groomed beard.
The transformation marks a noticeable shift from his previously clean-cut and youthful appearance. In new photos shared online, the young socialite appeared confident and poised, exuding a sense of maturity that has impressed many of his followers. His fresh look has sparked discussions across various platforms, with fans praising his evolving sense of fashion and personal growth.
Saahene, who has long been admired for his polished presence at high-profile events, now seems to be embracing a more laid-back yet classy image. Many have described his current style as a perfect blend of modern African identity and youthful confidence.
His new appearance has also drawn comparisons to popular Ghanaian and international celebrities known for embracing natural hair and grooming trends. While some fans are surprised by the change, others believe it reflects his journey into adulthood and self-expression.
As the son of one of Ghana’s most successful businessmen, Saahene continues to inspire admiration—not only for his privileged background but also for the way he carries himself with elegance, confidence, and now, a new mature charm.
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President John Dramani Mahama has announced the commencement of a feasibility study and design for the new Accra-Kumasi Expressway, a key infrastructure project set to transform Ghana’s transportation landscape.
Speaking during a courtesy call by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Jubilee House, President Mahama revealed that the government plans to begin work on this major project early next year, under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme.
“I am happy to report to you that we will soon undertake a feasibility study and design of the new Accra-Kumasi expressway,” the President said.
He added: “We hope to be able to cut the sod early next year for work on this transformational project to commence.”
The project aims to improve connectivity between the nation’s two largest cities—Accra and Kumasi. The expressway is expected to reduce travel time, enhance road safety, and stimulate economic activity along the corridor.
This project forms part of the government’s broader agenda to invest in major infrastructural developments nationwide, signaling a renewed commitment to modernizing Ghana’s road network and boosting regional development.
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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is providing updates on four ongoing investigations, including the matter involving former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta.
The legal team of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta has requested a virtual session with the Office of the Special Prosecutor for a probe into allegations of financial loss to the state.
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has firmly rejected a request by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to participate in investigations via video conferencing, insisting that the former minister must present himself physically to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
Addressing journalists on Monday, June 2, Mr. Agyebeng dismissed the request as inappropriate and out of step with the seriousness of the ongoing corruption probe.
“This office has always requested his attendance, and we have indicated clearly to him that we are unwilling to waive it. If we were amenable to taking any statement from Ken Ofori-Atta in absentia, we would have done so in February, and not waited till June 2, 2025.
“We want him here physically, and we insist on it. A suspect in a criminal investigation does not pick and choose how the investigative body conducts its investigations and the methods suitable to him and his convenience. We will not countenance this conduct, not in this case.”
This comes amid a deepening standoff between the OSP and Mr. Ofori-Atta, who has repeatedly failed to honour summons over corruption allegations. Kissi Agyebeng revealed that his office had triggered processes for the issuance of an INTERPOL red notice and formally requested extradition to secure Ofori-Atta’s arrest and return to Ghana.
The former minister was previously removed from the OSP’s wanted list following a temporary agreement but has since been declared a fugitive again after failing to appear before investigators by the June 2 deadline.
Petroleum and Minerals Revenue Assurance
– Contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
Electricity Company Contract Termination
– Termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC).
National Cathedral Project
– Procurement procedures and financial transactions related to the National Cathedral.
Ambulance Procurement
– A Ministry of Health contract with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for the purchase and maintenance of 307 ambulances.
GRA Tax P-Fund Management
– Handling and disbursement of funds from the Tax P-Fund Account of the GRA.
January 2025
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) officially notified Mr. Ofori-Atta that he was a suspect in five separate cases and requested his appearance on 10 February 2025.
31 January 2025
His lawyers informed the OSP that he was abroad indefinitely for medical reasons and offered to represent him in his absence.
5 February 2025
The OSP rejected the claim of indefinite absence and demanded a firm return date by 10 February 2025, warning of legal consequences. It also reminded that legal representatives cannot respond to criminal charges on behalf of clients.
10 February 2025
His lawyers submitted a doctor’s note (not addressed to any specific party), indicating he was undergoing tests and possibly surgery, with no clear return date.
12 February 2025
With no further cooperation, the OSP declared Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice, acting on an arrest warrant.
18 February 2025
Mr. Ofori-Atta appealed to the OSP for removal from the ‘Wanted List’ and, for the first time, provided a definite return date in May 2025. The OSP accepted this assurance and removed his name from the list.
March 2025
Mr. Ofori-Atta filed a lawsuit against the OSP and the Special Prosecutor, seeking compensation for what he described as an unlawful declaration of him as wanted. He also requested the removal of related content from the OSP’s social media platforms.
28 March 2025
The Human Rights Court heard an interim application from Mr. Ofori-Atta, asking the court to restrain the OSP from declaring him wanted again.
Ken Ofori-Atta declared wanted again by OSP
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II made the statement at the Mining in Motion Summit
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has noted that his son’s resolve to engage in mining was inspired by Ibrahim Mahama and Sir Sam Jonah.
According to him, the two businessmen, who have played major roles in the mining sector, trained his son.
Speaking at the official opening of the Mining in Motion Summit in Accra on June 2, 2025, Otumfuo emphasised the millionaires’ roles in his son’s choice.
“My son, who is organising this Mining in Motion, was trained by his uncle, Sam Jonah, and his brother, Ibrahim Mahama. They trained him, looked after his school and everything. And then I see the reason why he’s into mining is that Ibrahim influenced his job,” he said.
He also noted that Ghana’s longstanding challenge in Ghana has not been the lack of natural resources, but rather the inability to fully capitalise on them in the competitive global market.
“Probably the most costly effect of illicit mining to me is the distraction from the real challenge we face, which is how we maximise the benefits of our noble heritage. We have to be true to ourselves and admit that we have not done a good job of representing and protecting ourselves in the competitive global market,” the Asantehene stated.
In his remarks, the Asantehene praised Sammy Gyamfi for his work at the Ghana GoldBod, noting that his efforts are helping shift the focus from reactive responses to illegal mining toward proactive strategies that secure long-term value from Ghana’s mineral wealth.
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Ambassador Yakubu Abdulai
The Paramount Chief of the Sagnarigu Traditional Area and a former Ambassador to Senegal, Naa Ambassador Yakubu Abdulai, has chastised the state for its failure to fight against the trafficking of illicit drugs and abuse.
“The state has not been very responsible in the fight against illicit drugs trafficking and abuse,” he stated.
Addressing participants at the Savana Signatures stakeholder engagement forum under the theme “Strengthening Multi-Stakeholder Solutions for a Substance-Free Northern Ghana,” he indicated that the state has remained silent even though task forces have been formed to help fight the menace.
“With the outrage in Tamale and around leading to the formation of task forces, the state remain silent when it should have taken advantage of intelligence and active participation to fight the menace, and in some cases the state even seems opposing the fight that has been taken by the task forces,” he added.
According to him, the public, traditional leaders, and communities are ready to provide intelligence of the traffickers, traders, depots and consumers to authorities to help curb the menace.
“Recent statements by public officials and the Regional Security Council gives me hope that the state is finally waking up. This is not the time for long speeches but action,” he stated.
Naa Ambassador Yakubu Abdulai, lamented about the capture of state institutions which prevent the illicit drugs from entering into to the country.
“The disaster in recent times about illicit drugs in our various communities is the failure of our institutions that permits the entry of these drugs from our borders, the custody and distribution in our region and country at large,” he stressed.
He urged parents to take responsibility of their wards.
“At night you see children about 10 years walking around, which is a serious concern, and that can negatively impact their education,” he pointed out.
He commended Savana Signatures for organising the stakeholder engagement aimed to deepen collaboration among key actors working to prevent and address substance abuse in the region, especially by the youth.
“We thank you for all the efforts you are putting in to make sure that our communities and country at large become a better place to live in,” he stated.
The Savana Signatures stakeholder engagement brought together diverse actors from the Ghana Health Service, Ghana Education Service, Narcotics Control Commission, law enforcement agencies, media, civil society organisations, traditional and religious leaders, and youth groups.
The Executive Director of Savana Signatures, Dr. Stephen Agbenyo, called for the support of the media and urged them to advocate for reforms to help fight the illicit drug menace in the country, to ensure that the borders are well protected.
He assured that Savana Signatures will continue with the campaign and even go beyond the Senior High Schools to the tertiary institutions, as well as the out of school youth.
FROM Eric Kombat, Tamale
The Acting Administrator of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Dr. Sofo Tanko Rashid-Computer, has issued a formal notice indicating that the government has shifted its focus to the recovery of all looted state funds as part of a broader anti-corruption drive.
Dr. Rashid-Computer emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to restoring public trust and ensuring accountability in the management of national resources.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has accepted the plea bargain proposal by Andy Thomas Owusu, the second accused in the corruption-related case involving Charles Bissue, a former Secretary of the defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM).
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng revealed this during a press briefing on Monday, June 2, 2025.
“Andy Thomas Owusu, the second accused, has since negotiated a plea bargain with the OSP,
which has been filed in court. The processes in respect of the plea bargain, which are restitutive
and reparative in nature, would be concluded in court in the coming days,” he explained.
The Special Prosecutor accepted Andy Thomas Owusu’s offer of restitution and reparation to the
Republic on the following considerations in accordance with section 71(4) of the Office of the
Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959):
i. The history of Mr. Owusu with respect to criminal activity.
ii. The level of cooperation Mr. Owusu exhibited during the investigation.
iii. The likelihood of obtaining a conviction if the case proceeds to trial.
iv. The probable effect on witnesses of a trial.
v. The need to avoid delay in the disposition of other pending cases.
Prior to this, the Accra High Court had granted a one-week adjournment on May 29 in the significant corruption prosecution to allow completion of the plea bargain.
State prosecutors had informed Justice Kwame Asante’s court that substantive discussions were underway with legal representatives for businessman Andy Thomas Owusu, who faces multiple corruption-related charges alongside former government official Charles Bissue, to complete the process.
Background
The two are standing trial over their alleged involvement in 15 criminal charges filed by the OSP.
The charges were filed at the High Court (Criminal Division) in Accra on April 28, alleging that between January and February 2019, Mr Bissue, while serving as Secretary of the defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), corruptly accepted bribes totalling GH₵35,000 from one Benjamin Adjapong, directly and through Owusu, to fast-track the renewal of an expired mining licence for a mining company, ORR Resources Enterprise, without proper documentation.
In return, Bissue allegedly issued fraudulent permits and stickers declaring ORR Resources compliant with mining laws.
It is in relation to the widely publicised ‘Galamsey Fraud’ investigation, as documented in the 2019 Tiger Eye P.I. report.
Even though Mr Bissue was initially cleared by the previous government, the OSP reopened the case and has proceeded with criminal prosecutions.
The IMCIM, established in 2017 to combat illegal mining (galamsey), was dissolved in 2021 after corruption scandals, including Bissue’s alleged involvement in misappropriating excavators and gold nuggets.
In November 2024, the Human Rights Court dismissed the final in a series of suits filed by Charles Bissue aimed at preventing the Office of the Special Prosecutor from arresting, investigating, or charging him.
Mr Bissue had previously obtained a 10-day ex parte injunction restraining the OSP from arresting him, alleging that the warrant issued was unlawfully procured and intended to harass him.
He also sought a declaration that a notice marking him as wanted was void.
In its judgement, the court found Bissue’s claims entirely unfounded, stating there was no evidence to support his allegations. The central question was whether an arrest warrant had indeed been issued by the Kaneshie District Court for OSP against Bissue.
The court ruled that it was Bissue’s responsibility to provide proof of such a warrant, which he failed to do.
The judge concluded that no warrant had been issued and dismissed the claim as a figment of the imagination of Bissue and awarded costs of GHC10,000 against him.
This ruling cleared the path for the OSP to continue its investigations into Mr Bissue’s involvement with the defunct IMCIM and, in another separate case, pursue charges related to allegations of corruption as depicted in the Tiger Eye P.I. documentary Galamsey Fraud Part 1.
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The Accra-based volunteer group will be given a special tribute
Ghana’s grassroots environmental champions, the Bus Stop Boys, are set to receive an international recognition at the 2025 Carnival of Cultures in Berlin, where they will be honoured by the Berlin team.
Scheduled from June 6 to 9, 2025, the annual multicultural festival in Germany’s capital will feature a special tribute to the Accra-based volunteer group during the grand parade on June 8.
Known for their tireless efforts to clean, green, and protect public spaces, particularly bus stops and neglected corners of Ghana’s capital, the Bus Stop Boys have progressed into a symbol of environmental activism.
Fatimah Adamu Slice, CEO of Ghana Carnival Berlin, explained the motivation behind this year’s focus, “The Bus Stop Boys embody community service at its purest.
Their impact is visible, their passion is inspiring, and we believe they deserve to be honoured on a world stage. This tribute is our way of saying: We see you, Ghana sees you, and now the world will too.”
The Ghanaian float will pulse with the energy of traditional drums, bold Kente fabrics, Adinkra symbols, and Afrobeat performances.
This year, it will spotlight environmental stewardship and the power of grassroots action, using the story of the Bus Stop Boys to inspire global audiences.
Ghana Carnival Berlin has, in recent years, used its platform to promote sustainability and responsible tourism.
In 2024, the team began supporting clean-up initiatives back home and advocating for the use of biodegradable materials in public events.
The tribute will serve not only as a celebration but also a call to action, reminding the world that ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they care for their communities.
Founded by a group of young volunteers in Accra, the Bus Stop Boys are widely respected for transforming neglected public spaces into cleaner, greener environments. Their tools are brooms, paint, and plants, their motivation is love for the country.
The Carnival of Cultures
Held annually in Berlin since 1996, the Carnival of Cultures draws hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the arts.
The four-day event features parades, performances, food, and advocacy, making it a perfect stage for spotlighting global changemakers like the Bus Stop Boys.
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The Special Prosecutor is addressing the press on Ofori-Atta and other cases.
Ken Ofori-Atta is currently under investigation for five major issues during his tenure.
This includes the contractual arrangements related to petroleum and minerals revenue assurance between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
Also, the termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC), procurement procedures and financial transactions linked to the National Cathedral project, a Ministry of Health contract for the purchase and maintenance of 307 ambulances with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited.
It also entails the handling and disbursement of funds from the Tax P-Fund Account of the GRA.
In January 2025, the OSP formally notified Ken Ofori-Atta that he should appear in person on February 10, 2025.
His lawyers informed the OSP that he was abroad indefinitely for medical reasons and offered to represent him in his absence.
The OSP rejected the claim of indefinite absence and demanded a firm return date, warning of legal consequences if he failed to comply. It also reminded that legal representatives cannot respond to criminal charges on behalf of clients.
On February 10, 2025, his lawyers submitted a doctor’s note stating he was undergoing tests and possibly surgery, with no clear return date.
Two days later, the OSP declared Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice and acted on an arrest warrant.
On February 18, 2025, Ken Ofori-Atta appealed to the OSP to remove his name from the wanted list and provided a definite return date in May 2025.
The OSP accepted his assurance and subsequently took his name off the list.
In March 2025, the former Minister of Finance filed a lawsuit against the Special Prosecutor, seeking compensation for what he described as an unlawful declaration of him as wanted and requested the removal of related publications from the OSP’s social media channels.
The High Court in Accra (Human Rights Court) heard an interim application on March 28, 2025, in which Ken Ofori-Atta sought to bar the OSP from declaring him wanted again.
Following these legal proceedings, the OSP gave a final deadline of June 2, 2025, for Ken Ofori-Atta to report in person to its headquarters.
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Diminutive Kumawood actor, Don Little said that he is ready to ensure Ashanti Regional Chairman on the ticket of the NPP, Chairman Wontumi is granted a bail.
The actor made his intention known in a self-recorded video that has flown across social media platforms.
Don Little stated that even though he is not in Ghana, he had reached out to the NIB to ensure that Chairman Wontumi is treated very well.
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Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has defended the GH¢50 million bail imposed on the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
According to him, the amount is not excessive considering the nature of the allegations against Wontumi, including fraud, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Kpebu explained that since the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has not disclosed the specific amount of money involved in the alleged fraud, it is difficult to argue that the GH¢50 million bail is excessive.
“I don’t think the GH¢50 million bail condition is too excessive. We can fault EOCO for not coming out clearly with the amount involved in the alleged fraud. If they had, maybe we would realise that the GH¢50 million is even small,” he said.
He added that EOCO should have been more transparent with the financial details of the charges to help the public better understand the rationale behind the bail amount.
“To me, that’s where EOCO erred. They should have told us exactly how much money is at stake in all these fraud allegations and other allegations,” he stressed.
Mr. Kpebu expressed surprise that some members of the public are calling the bail excessive when, in his view, the nature of the allegations suggests the amount could be justified.
“I’m even shocked people are making noise that the GH¢50 million is too much. Wontumi has done a lot of things – although most of them are grapevine talk – but the charges are plenty,” he said.
He further noted that Wontumi is not the only person in Ghana’s legal history to have received such a high bail amount.
Meanwhile, Chairman Wontumi’s legal team has withdrawn a motion filed on May 30, 2025, seeking a variation of the bail conditions.
The motion was scheduled for hearing on Tuesday, June 3, but was formally withdrawn on Monday, June 2.
Wontumi had initially challenged the GH¢50 million bail set by EOCO, arguing through his lawyers that the amount was excessive and could frustrate his release.
However, his lead counsel, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has since confirmed that all documentation for the two justified sureties has now been completed.
Picture yourself gliding into a room, heads turning, whispers trailing in your wake—not because of ostentation, but because your ensemble radiates an effortless, almost aristocratic elegance. The secret? It’s all in the colours you choose. In British fashion, where subtlety reigns supreme, the right palette can transform your appearance into one that screams wealth without saying a word. This guide unveils four impeccable colour combinations that project affluence, rooted in the psychology of hues and the timeless finesse of British style. From Mayfair boardrooms to Cotswolds galas, these combinations will ensure you look positively plutocratic.
Colours wield a silent power, shaping how others perceive you. Certain shades—deep navy, emerald green, burgundy, gold, black, ivory, and soft cream—are synonymous with luxury, conjuring images of grand estates, bespoke tailoring, and rare gems.
Navy exudes stability and authority, the hallmark of a seasoned tycoon. Gold and metallics hint at prestige, evoking heirlooms passed down through generations.
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Jewel tones like emerald or ruby suggest exclusivity, while black and ivory offer timeless sophistication. By harnessing these hues, you can craft an image that feels both commanding and cultivated, as if you’ve just stepped out of a Bentley.
Below are four carefully selected colour combinations, each designed to make you look as though you’ve inherited a country pile or two:
The monochromatic approach—using varying shades of a single colour—epitomises understated sophistication. Imagine a navy suit paired with a lighter blue shirt and a deeper navy tie, or a cascade of greys from a charcoal overcoat to a dove-grey scarf. This combination works because it creates a seamless, polished look that suggests confidence and meticulous attention to detail, much like a Savile Row regular.
To master it, choose luxurious fabrics like fine wool, silk, or cashmere, and introduce subtle textures—think herringbone or a faint check—to add depth without disrupting the harmony. A monochromatic outfit in a rich hue like navy or charcoal is the sartorial equivalent of a perfectly aged whisky: refined, timeless, and effortlessly impressive.
Pairing neutral tones—black, white, beige, or ivory—with delicate touches of gold or silver is a foolproof way to channel quiet luxury. Picture a crisp white silk blouse with gold earrings or a black tuxedo accented by silver cufflinks. Neutrals are the cornerstone of classic British style, offering versatility and an air of eternal chic, while metallics add a whisper of opulence, reminiscent of a ducal tiara or the gleam of a vintage Rolls-Royce.
The key is restraint: keep metallics minimal—a gold watch, a silver clutch, or a single statement ring. A beige cashmere trench over a white dress, finished with a delicate gold chain, will have you looking like you’ve just strolled out of Claridge’s. Ensure impeccable tailoring to elevate the neutrals from mundane to magnificent.
Deep, vibrant hues like emerald green, gold, sapphire blue, or ruby red evoke the lustre of precious gems, instantly signalling wealth and exclusivity. Imagine an emerald blazer with a burgundy pocket square or a sapphire evening dress paired with amethyst accessories. These colours work because they’re bold yet refined, suggesting rare silks and the grandeur of a stately home’s drawing room.
To pull this off, balance one dominant jewel tone with a subtler counterpart—pair a ruby red velvet skirt with a cream silk blouse, for instance, to avoid overwhelming the senses. Keep accessories minimal and complementary, and let the richness of the hues do the talking.
This combination shines at evening events, where its vibrancy commands attention without veering into garishness.
The high-contrast duo of black and white is the ultimate emblem of formal elegance, as iconic as a London black cab or a Buckingham Palace banquet. Think of a black evening gown with a white pearl necklace or a sharply tailored black suit with a crisp white shirt. This combination exudes authority and old-money charm, making it ideal for Ascot, a charity ball, or any occasion demanding gravitas.
Its success lies in its simplicity and versatility, but quality is non-negotiable—only the finest materials and tailoring will do. Add a single luxurious accent, like a diamond brooch or a silk pocket square, to elevate the look without cluttering its clean lines. Black and white is your sartorial trump card, always ready to play.
To truly embody wealth, your colours must be complemented by impeccable execution. Luxurious fabrics like silk, cashmere, or fine wool are non-negotiable; a polyester navy suit will fool no one. Tailoring is equally critical—ill-fitting clothes undermine even the richest palette, so invest in bespoke or expertly altered garments for a sleek silhouette. Accessories should be understated yet exquisite: a Mulberry leather bag, a classic Rolex, or a pair of pearl studs will whisper affluence. Finally, consider the occasion—neutrals with metallics suit daytime business, jewel tones dazzle at evening soirees, and black and white is your versatile ally for any formal event.
Neon or overly vibrant hues can scream “nouveau riche” rather than refined wealth. Stick to muted or deep tones like burgundy or navy to maintain an air of sophistication. Bright colours, if used at all, should be accents, not the main event.
Mixing loud prints with your luxe palette is a recipe for disaster. A subtle pinstripe or houndstooth can add interest, but pairing leopard print with polka dots is a frightful faux pas. Keep patterns minimal and complementary to preserve elegance.
No matter how perfect your colour choices, low-grade fabrics or shoddy accessories will betray you. A cheap watch or a poorly made bag can unravel the illusion of wealth faster than you can say “high street.” Invest in quality over quantity.
Colours should harmonise with the season to look effortlessly chic. Opt for lighter neutrals like ivory or beige in summer, reserving richer tones like burgundy or emerald for winter. This subtle adaptation keeps your look fresh and considered.
Looking rich isn’t about splashing out on logos or piling on bling; it’s about wielding colour with precision to project refinement and gravitas. By embracing monochromatic elegance, neutral-metallic pairings, jewel tones, or the classic black-and-white duo, you can craft a wardrobe that speaks of old-money charm. Prioritise quality fabrics, flawless tailoring, and understated accessories, and you’ll soon find yourself turning heads at every occasion—from a City boardroom to a countryside gala.
By Iddi Yire
Accra, June 02, GNA-President Mahama has announced that the Government will track excavators to know whether they were being used for illegal mining or not and change the permitting regime, as the country had more excavators than in the whole of Africa.
“We are going to change the permitting regime. You will not be allowed to import an excavator or put it on a ship unless you get a permit before you can ship an excavator. Mining cannot be sustainable unless it is also responsible,” the President said.
“As Africa’s largest gold producer and a country with diverse mineral resources, Ghana has become a model for sustainable ASM development, driving economic growth and improving the livelihoods of local communities”.
The President made the disclosure in his remarks at the opening of the 2025 Global Mining Summit (Mining in Motion Summit), an initiative of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene.
The two-day Summit on the theme “Sustainable Mining and Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Impact”, shines a spotlight on Ghana’s Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) sector.
It aims to promote responsible and innovative ASM practices, policy reforms and international collaboration in Ghana.
He said environmental degradation; water pollution and community displacement were not inevitable by-products of mining; stating that they were the consequences of poor governance and enforcement.
He said the Government was strengthening environmental, social and governance frameworks across the mining sector, which would include banning toxic chemicals in gold processing, like mercury, mandating site rehabilitation, and so it means that small-scale miners and medium-scale mining must also have rehabilitation clauses in their permits to reclaim the land, enforcing community development agreements, and promoting renewable energy use in our mining sector.
President Mahama said true policy and regulation would ensure that every ounce of gold or gramme of lithium mined in Ghana left with a positive green footprint.
He said the world was transitioning; stating that the use of fossil fuels was waning, and clean energy was rising and with this comes a surge in demand for critical minerals like lithium, graphite, nickel and other rare earth minerals.
“Ghana is ready to play a central role. We’re establishing policy, legal and investment frameworks to explore and develop critical mineral reserves, build refining and battery manufacturing capacity, attract ethical long-term investors, promote local content and technology transfer.”
President Mahama said in this new global order, their mineral wealth was not just a national asset but a strategic geopolitical resource.
He said the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), a key plank in his administration’s strategy to reform the gold mining sector and ensure maximum benefits for Ghanaians from their gold resources, had taken off, noting that in its short existence, it had sanitized the gold sector, ensuring maximum returns from their gold exports.
He said Ghana’s gold exports, through the PMMC/Goldbod, earn the country $2.7 billion between January and April.
This figure, the President said was expected to increase exponentially throughout the year and the Goldbod was not only about exporting gold, and that it would soon roll out a track and trace system to ensure that Ghana’s gold exports were procured from environmentally sustainable sources.
He said the Goldbod would work to train artisanal and small-scale miners in responsible and sustainable mining practices.
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Gold Board, is also soon to launch, in cooperation with the private sector, an ambitious project to reclaim 10,000 hectares of mined outlands.
He said the future of mining was not national, stating that it was continental and the African Continental Free Trade Area provided them with an unparalleled opportunity to retain value within Africa, establish regional supply chains, create joint refining and research institutions, and strengthen intra-African investment flows.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene said corruption and political miscalculations were major factors behind the failure of the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) in the country.
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Edited by George-Ramsey Benamba
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has advised government appointees under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration to stay focused and honour the trust placed in them by both the president and the Ghanaian people.
During a courtesy call at Jubilee House on Monday, June 2, Otumfuo stressed the importance of integrity, humility, and dedication in their roles, warning that their performance would directly reflect on President Mahama and the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“Don’t lose sight of your responsibilities. Ghanaians have entrusted the country to President John Mahama. He, in turn, has entrusted and assigned responsibilities to you because he trusts you—so do not fail him,” the Asantehene declared.
He highlighted the president’s clear stance against corruption and urged appointees to align with this vision.
“He has already made it clear: if you are here to loot, there is no place for that in his government. But if you support him diligently, Ghanaians will recognise his performance, and it will bring honour to the NDC and to Ghana as a whole,” Otumfuo cautioned.
The traditional ruler called on the officials to embrace their roles sincerely and with humility, noting that their commitment would shape the legacy of the administration.
“Focus on your duties with truth and humility,” he advised.
Otumfuo’s visit underscores his ongoing efforts to promote accountability, national development, and responsible governance as Ghana looks ahead under President Mahama’s leadership.
Goldbod initiative has earned Ghana $2.7bn in four months – Mahama
Dr Rashid Tanko-Computer is the Acting CEO of GIFEC
The Acting CEO of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Dr Rashid Tanko-Computer, has accused former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, of avoiding accountability in an ongoing investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
Speaking on Newday on TV3 on June 2, 2025, he alleged that Ofori-Atta is playing hide-and-seek with the OSP.
“Look, this gentleman has been doing hide and seek. He’s doing hide and seek,” Dr Tanko-Computer stated.
Dr Tanko-Computer also claimed that there is no health issue preventing Ofori-Atta from heeding the calls of the OSP, saying, “My brother, who told you this man is not well? The man is well. He’s hearty. There’s nothing wrong. He’s just doing hide and seek. He knows the enormity of the crimes that OSP is investigating.
“He knows his lawyers have advised him accordingly. Counsel is here, he will tell you that these things they have mentioned, the alleged crimes perpetrated by him, if the state should get prosecution on this, the man cannot run away from conviction. So, they know. So, they are doing this hide-and-seek.”
He also criticiSed calls for Ken Ofori-Atta to be interviewed virtually, describing it as a ploy to evade justice.
“Today, see what they are saying, that they should interview him through virtual means. Can you imagine this? Can you imagine this kind of hide-and-seek strategy they have adopted? And we are saying that it is not going to help anybody,” Dr Tanko-Computer said.
Dr Tanko Computer also rallied for support for John Dramani Mahama, praising him for his renewed anti-corruption stance, saying that the president learned from his previous administration and is now focused on recovering stolen public funds.
He warned that any appointees under Mahama’s current administration who misappropriate state funds and resources would face the wrath of the law.
“Let’s support His Excellency John Dramani Mahama in his quest to fight corruption in this country. He has the benefit of hindsight. He was a former president. He’s been there before. He saw it all.
“The modus operandi he used from 2013 to 2016, maybe didn’t help the situation very well. Now, he has come back and he has sat down, looked at it critically, and said ‘No, let’s rather go in to recover the loot. And let me warn my appointees. If you dip your hand in state coffers, I’ll come after you.’ And that is what has been operated.”
He continued; “And that is why for the past five months, getting to six months in his government, no single scandal has rocked any of the agencies, ministries, or departments because of the warning he has given to all appointees. And everybody is living based on that kind of warning. And making sure that the resources put before you are for the good people of this country.”
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The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is empowering journalists in Ghana to militate against Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), as Ghana is estimated to lose at least US$ 3 billion annually through worrying trends.
Africa is reported to lose at least 50 million dollars through the illegal activities as political actors and a complex network of syndicates siphon funds across African borders through money laundering, tax evasion, transfer pricing and other forms of corrupt and business scandals.
The illicit act continues to plunge the continent into inequalities, vulnerability, conflicts and multidimensional poverty.
Ashanti Regional Director of the Economic and Organized Crimes Office (EOCO), Edward Cudjoe is worried over the growing illegal operations which impede national and continental growth.
“The extent of illicit financial flows is getting bigger and Ghana is no exception. We are losing billions of dollars through illicit financial flows. It denies countries the funds that they could have ordinarily used for development,” he warned.
Addressing journalists at a two-day intensive workshop in Kumasi, Mr. Cudjoe emphasized the critical need for journalists to widen their investigative skills in exposing the means through which monies illicitly exit offshore.
“As integral partners in dealing with crime, it is always important that we get to those who inform the public to set the tone and to raise discussions on illicit financial flows. This training is to aid the journalists understand IFFs and to know what to look out for so they can tell the story. What these stories do is that they expose and block the channels through which funds flow out of the jurisdiction,” he emphasized.
Role of Journalists
The training exposed journalists to in-depth understanding of illicit financial flows, progressive taxation and related offenses.
It expanded on the legal and regulatory regimes for addressing IFFs, and the sophistry of methodologies adopted by offenders.
Through a series of comprehensive theoretical and practical sessions, the training afforded participants the opportunity to learn about international organizations at the forefront of the fight against illicit financial flows.
As the country grapples with various tax regimes, particularly regressive ones, many individuals and businesses are compelled to reluctantly honour their tax obligations.
They are forced to engage in various unlawful conducts including tax evasion, tax avoidance and tax fraud.
On the heels of this disturbing trend, the journalists were further trained on progressive taxation to appreciate Ghana’s taxation laws.
Executive Director for Green Tax Youth Africa, Nii Addo is advocating reduction on the reliance on regressive taxes which bring about tax injustices.
“Taxes must be fair, sustainable and equitable in order not to overburden the poor, vulnerable and marginalized in society. Government must rely more on taxes like corporate taxes that are progressive rather than on regressive taxes levied on everyone regardless,” he noted.
MFWA Strategic Partnership
Programs assistant – Media for democracy and Good Governance with the Media Foundation for West Africa, Paul Gozo explained that the initiative was a timely response to the growing menace of Illicit Financial Flows and the global discourse surrounding progressive taxation.
“While illicit financial flows were thriving, we realized the media did not have the capacity, the training and the technical know-how to do stories on these critical issues. So the plan is to train 80 journalists on how to spot IFFs and issues of progressive taxation so that we can adequately report on it; get the issues to the fore and then see how we can curb it going forward,” he said.
The project forms part of ‘Strategic Partnership Initiative for Ghana and West Africa’ – a project funded by Oxfam Ghana and the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA).
The Special Prosecutor has again declared Ofori-Atta wanted and a fugitive
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has re-declared a former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, a wanted person and a fugitive.
According to the SP, Ofori-Atta’s conduct shows that he is failing to voluntarily submit himself for trial.
He noted that the medical letter sent by his doctors did not include a detailed medical report to show his medical condition.
The SP added that it cannot decide when he wants to appear, hence the decision to re-declare him a fugitive.
“He has not produced a single medical report except that five-line medical report,” the SP said during a press conference on June 2, 2025.
Agyebeng said the former minister has acted in bad faith, adding that due to this, “he has been re-entered as a wanted person and declared a fugitive.”
Background
Ken Ofori-Atta is currently under investigation for five major issues during his tenure.
This includes the contractual arrangements related to petroleum and minerals revenue assurance between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
Also, the termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC), procurement procedures and financial transactions linked to the National Cathedral project, a Ministry of Health contract for the purchase and maintenance of 307 ambulances with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited.
It also entails the handling and disbursement of funds from the Tax P-Fund Account of the GRA.
In January 2025, the OSP formally notified Ken Ofori-Atta that he should appear in person on February 10, 2025.
His lawyers informed the OSP that he was abroad indefinitely for medical reasons and offered to represent him in his absence.
The OSP rejected the claim of indefinite absence and demanded a firm return date, warning of legal consequences if he failed to comply. It also reminded that legal representatives cannot respond to criminal charges on behalf of clients.
On February 10, 2025, his lawyers submitted a doctor’s note stating he was undergoing tests and possibly surgery, with no clear return date.
Two days later, the OSP declared Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice and acted on an arrest warrant.
On February 18, 2025, Ken Ofori-Atta appealed to the OSP to remove his name from the wanted list and provided a definite return date in May 2025.
The OSP accepted his assurance and subsequently took his name off the list.
In March 2025, the former Minister of Finance filed a lawsuit against the Special Prosecutor, seeking compensation for what he described as an unlawful declaration of him as wanted and requested the removal of related publications from the OSP’s social media channels.
The High Court in Accra (Human Rights Court) heard an interim application on March 28, 2025, in which Ken Ofori-Atta sought to bar the OSP from declaring him wanted again.
Following these legal proceedings, the OSP gave a final deadline of June 2, 2025, for Ken Ofori-Atta to report in person to its headquarters.
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GhanaWeb Feature by Frank-Kamal Acheampong
Paris Saint-Germain waited decades for a night like Saturday, May 31, 2025. They tried everything. Broke the bank. Bought the biggest names. Neymar. Messi. Mbappé.
They built a global brand, turned Parc des Princes into a theatre of spectacle, but still couldn’t get their hands on the Champions League trophy.
Until now. Until Munich; a city where dreams often rewrite the rules, and football forgets the odds.
This wasn’t just a final; it was a statement.
A 5–0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the Champions League final gave PSG the biggest winning margin in the history of the competition’s showpiece.
A display of power and purpose from a PSG side that looked nothing like the glitzy, chaotic, star-chasing machine of old.
This was a team. A unit and right in the middle of it all, Desire Doué, a 19-year-old French talent who didn’t just play in the final; he owned it.
Two goals. One assist and the kind of performance that instantly etches a teenager into football folklore.
By the time he walked off the pitch, substituted to a roar of admiration, PSG fans knew they’d seen a new era born.
The victory is historic in multiple ways. Not only is it PSG’s first Champions League title, but the win also makes them the fifth club to clinch their maiden European crown in Munich, joining a distinguished lineage of dreamers turned champions: Nottingham Forest (1979), Marseille (1993), Borussia Dortmund (1997), and Chelsea (2012).
Munich: The city of firsts
There’s something about this place. This city doesn’t just host finals. It stages fables.
Think back to 1979. A certain Nottingham Forest side, managed by the unorthodox genius Brian Clough, shocked Europe.
Written off after drawing Liverpool in the first round, Forest made the final and beat Malmö at the Olympiastadion.
The only goal? Scored by Trevor Francis, England’s first £1 million man, playing in Europe for the first time. Where? Munich.
Fast-forward to 1993. Marseille met AC Milan; the giants of the era. Fabien Barthez stood tall in goal. Basile Boli, a warrior who moments earlier had asked to be subbed due to injury, stayed on and headed in the winner.
Marseille became the first French team to win the Champions League. Where? Munich.
Then came Dortmund in 1997. Facing Juventus, the defending champions and heavy favourites. But on their 100th European Cup game, the Black and Yellows stunned the world with a 3–1 win.
Where? You guessed it – Munich.
And who can forget Chelsea in 2012? In Bayern Munich’s stadium, outplayed, outclassed, but never out of belief. Didier Drogba’s late equaliser.
Petr Čech’s heroics. The penalty shootout. Munich, once again, said: “Anything is possible.”
Paris arrive
PSG now joins this sacred list. The club that chased the Champions League with chequebooks and chaos, finally found peace in the one place that keeps gifting firsts – Munich.
This time, no ego wars. No last-minute collapses. Just a ruthless, balanced team led by Luis Enrique, who’s shifted the club from Galacticos to graft.
A team where a teenager like Doué can shine because the system lets him. A team that plays like it believes, not like it’s trying to justify its cost.
And as the final whistle blew, the ghosts of Barcelona 2017, of Bayern 2020, of missed chances and empty promises, all faded.
The trophy that Messi couldn’t deliver; Neymar couldn’t, Mbappé tried and left. But now, it’s real. PSG have done it. And they did it their way.
So, here we are again. Munich. Another night. Another new name on the trophy.
This city doesn’t care how long you’ve waited, how many times you’ve failed, or what your critics say. Munich just needed one thing: belief, and finally, PSG had it.
Their miracle came. Just like Forest, like Marseille, Dortmund, Chelsea.
Because in Munich, if you dare to believe, you just might be rewarded forever.
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The Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued a one-week ultimatum to GHOne TV, seeking clarification regarding the station’s decision to feature Dr. Ann Sansa Daly as the host of the medical television programme ‘Health and Life with Dr. Daly’, which aired on the network.
This comes in the wake of President John Dramani Mahama’s recent decision to revoke Dr. Daly’s appointment as a Board Member of the National Health Insurance Authority, amid emerging concerns about her medical credentials.
In a letter signed by the Ranking Member of the Health Committee, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, the Minority Caucus raised questions about the vetting process GHOne TV conducted prior to granting Dr. Daly a platform to host a health-focused programme.
The caucus also questioned the investigations and background checks GHOne TV conducted before engaging her, as well as the documents she submitted to verify her qualifications as a health practitioner.
The minority also seeks answers on the basis on which the station approved and aired a program offering medical advice and information to the public.
The Minority Caucus is further demanding what corrective measures GHOne TV intends to take in light of the potential for misinformation or professional misconduct arising from this matter.
“The Ghanaian public rely heavily on the credibility of media houses in shaping their public knowledge on health and wellness issues. Therefore, it is important that individuals given such platforms are thoroughly vetted and meet legal and professional standards,” the letter reads.
Ofori-Atta not resisting OSP, facing medical travel complications – Ibrahim Adjei
Lincoln Edochie, one of the sons of legendary actor Pete Edochie, has remarried privately.
The former actor, who was previously married to Amaka Paula Lincoln-Edochie, got married in May 2025 to a woman named Yinka Theisen.
Yinka is based in the US and has grown children of her own. Her youngest child is a high school graduate.
Dele Momodu took to Instagram to celebrate the newlyweds.
Yinka herself celebrated Linc and revealed how they went from just friends to lovers.
Moments following their wedding announcement, Yinka hinted at a “cross fire” from a certain “woman scorned”, but she did not elaborate.
Linc is the immediate older brother of Yul Edochie. Just months ago, after Linc urged Yul to keep his marriage off social media, Yul blasted him and told him that he kept his own marriage off social media, yet still divorced.
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the introduction of the Goldbod initiative has significantly improved Ghana’s gold sector, generating $2.7 billion in revenue between January and April through exports managed by the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) and Goldbod.
He indicated that the figure is expected to rise steadily over the course of the year.
Speaking at the Global Mining Summit on Monday, June 2, the President underscored the importance of the initiative in his administration’s efforts to reform the gold mining industry.
“The Goldbod, a key plank in my administration strategy to reform the gold mining sector and ensure maximum benefit for Ghanaians for our gold resources, has taken off. In its short existence, it has sanitised the gold sector, ensuring maximum returns from our gold export,” President Mahama stated.
He added:
“Ghana’s gold export earns the country 2.7 billion. Ghana’s gold export through the PMMC and Goldbod earns the country 2.7 billion dollars between January and April, and this figure is expected to increase exponentially throughout the year.”
The Goldbod initiative forms part of a broader strategy aimed at curbing illegal mining, increasing transparency in gold trade, and ensuring that Ghana maximises revenue from its mineral resources.
President Mahama noted that the reforms have not only boosted earnings but also enhanced institutional oversight across the gold mining value chain.
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SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading end-to-end HR technology company, has reiterated its long-term commitment to the Ghanaian market following its participation at two of the country’s notable business and human capital development events, the Ghana CEO Summit held on May 26, and the HR Focus Fusion held on May 30 in Accra.
As part of its broader African expansion strategy, SeamlessHR’s participation marks a significant step in deepening its engagement with Ghana’s corporate leadership and human capital development ecosystem. The company’s exhibitions at both events featured its full suite of digital HR and payroll solutions, built to support businesses in managing their people operations more efficiently while driving workforce productivity and sustainable growth.
The Ghana CEO Summit convened executives of various industries, senior government officials, and thought leaders for dialogue on economic resilience and the role of private sector innovation in shaping Ghana’s future. SeamlessHR’s participation provided an opportunity to engage directly with C-level executives from leading organisations such as MTN Ghana, Japan Motors, KGL Group, Zenith Bank, and others.
The HR Focus Fusion, offered a platform for HR professionals and industry experts to explore the future of work, the role of technology in human capital management, and actionable strategies for driving workforce productivity. Representatives from organisations such as Telcel Ghana, Ecobank, IPMC Ghana, among others gained insights on how SeamlessHR’s technology empowers HR teams to build resilient and high-performing workforces across the continent.
Speaking on the importance of these engagements, Chidi Orji, Director at SeamlessHR, stated, “Our presence at the Ghana CEO Summit and HR Focus Conference is necessary. Ghana remains one of the most promising and dynamic markets on the continent. We are excited to partner with forward-looking organisations here to build stronger, more productive workforces. Our conversations with business leaders in Accra confirmed what we’ve always believed, that African businesses deserve tailored technology that reflects their realities, ambitions, and growth paths. We are here to help unlock that potential.”
SeamlessHR’s technology is already trusted by hundreds of organisations across 20+ African countries and has been recognised for its impact in streamlining HR processes, increasing workforce productivity, ensuring compliance, and improving employee experience.
With a growing client base in Ghana including respected brands like Kasapreko and Star Assurance Group Limited, SeamlessHR is investing in local partnerships, customer support infrastructure, and talent to better serve organisations across the country. As Ghana steadily positions itself as a leading hub for economic growth and industrial advancement in West Africa, SeamlessHR is poised to play a pivotal role in supporting organisations to scale effectively through smart, African-built HR technology.
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The Accra High Court, among others, will be affected by the strike by the jurors
Jurors serving at the Accra High Court have declared an indefinite strike effective Monday, June 2, 2025, in protest over the non-payment of their allowances for the past eight months.
The jurors say repeated efforts to have their arrears paid have yielded no results, forcing them to withdraw their services.
They claim their allowances have been in arrears since October 2024, despite several appeals to the Judicial Service.
Speaking to TV3’s News Central on June 2, 2025, one of the affected jurors, Justice Opoku, disclosed that they had taken the matter through the appropriate channels without any success.
“We have exhausted all the avenues. We wrote to the Judicial Secretary; we talked to them, it did not materialise. We spoke to the Director of Finance, it didn’t work. Then later, we went to the Office of the Acting Chief Justice,” Opoku said.
He confirmed that the group had officially informed the Acting Chief Justice of their intention to strike.
Opoku added that they are left with no option than to declare a strike.
“Since the money is not coming forth, we have no other option than to strike,” he stated.
According to Opoku, none of the jurors earns more than GH¢2,500 per month, and the prolonged delay in payments has significantly affected their livelihoods.
The strike action is expected to disrupt court proceedings, especially criminal trials that require jury participation.
It remains unclear how long the strike will last or when the government will address the concerns raised by the jurors.
Officials from the Judicial Service have, however, yet to issue a formal response to the strike as of the time of filing this report.
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A photo of a Nigerian military aircraft
Pipo wey dey some villages for Maru Local Goment Area for Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, don tok say na 20 pipo die as bandits attack dem, and Nigerian army jet wey come fight di bandits drop airstrike wey kill pipo.
Di villagers tok say di bandits carry more dan 50 pipo from di village wey dey work for farm, but di army jet wey come help, mistakenly kill some local vigilante wey dey try fight di bandits.
Pipo for Mani area of Maru Local goment tok say di bandits wey ride come wit motorbike attack dem for afternoon wen dem dey farm.
Dem tok say as di bandits reach, dem begin shoot anyhow and carry some pipo comot.
One pesin wey no wan make dem call im name tell BBC Hausa say dem dey go help di pipo wey bandits attack wen di army jet come, but di jet begin shoot dem and kill some.
Di man tok say, “Di bandits carry 50 pipo but as di army jet see us dey go help, e fly low begin shoot. Eviribodi run for im life and even us wey dey alive na God save us, sake say we lie down for ground.”
“We lie down like say dem shoot us too, and wen di jet comot, we stand up run go save ourself.”
Anoda pesin wey tok to BBC beg goment make dem help dem well well becos di bandits tok say dem go come back again.
E tok say, “We dey beg goment make dem send more security come protect us. But make di security pipo sabi say sometimes dem dey mistakenly kill our pipo, make dem dey check well befor dem act.”
“We tell security afta di attack, but na so di jet just come kill our vigilante pipo.”
Up till now, Nigerian army neva tok anytin about wetin happun.
For January 2025, Nigerian army jet mistakenly kill 16 pipo, including vigilante and farmers, for Tungar Kara village for Zamfara State becos dem tink say na bandits.
Still for December 2024, anoda airstrike kill 10 civilians for Sokoto State, and di state govnor tok say na mistake wey affect innocent pipo.
The energy and excitement generated by the unorthodox pro-people policies of Burkinabe revolutionary leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, invoke parallels with Ghana’s June 4 ‘revolution’, which will be marked in Accra this week.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), which won the December 2024 elections, will celebrate its first June 4 anniversary back in power, but without the presence of its charismatic founder, Flt-Lt Jerry John (JJ) Rawlings, who died in 2020.
After an abortive May 15 coup, JJ Rawlings burst onto Ghana’s political stage on June 4, 1979 demanding “nothing less than a revolution”.
Like Rawlings who overthrew military leader General Fred Akuffo in a ‘housecleaning exercise’ in 1979, Traore overthrew military Burkinabe leader, Lt-Col Paul-Henri Damiba.
Like Rawlings, who was 32 on June 4 and 34 at the time of his ‘second coming’ on December 31, 1982, Traore came to power in September 2022 at age 34 and at 37 today is the world’s youngest leader.
But unlike Rawlings, Traore has not faced the frustrations of an economic squeeze or the exigencies of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) austerity programme and the subsequent political fall-out with ideological allies that dampened the revolutionary fervour in Ghana in the early 1980s.
Traore is widely admired for his bold vision, practical action and principled leadership. Turning down assistance from the IMF, Traore, who studied geology at the University of Ouagadougou, established the country’s first gold refinery. It has the capacity to process 400 kg of gold a day.
This enabled Burkina Faso to pay off its debts and redefine its relationship with international moneylenders. Traore quit the CFA zone and distanced the country from its former colonial master, France.
Together with Mali and Niger, he pulled Burkina Faso out of the Economic Community of West African States and formed an alternative regional cooperation arrangement, the Alliance of Sahel States.
He has beefed up national security and introduced sweeping initiatives to improve health care, maternal mortality and access to food, housing and economic opportunities.
The determination with which Traore has introduced these epoch-defining changes raises the question why the massive popularity enjoyed by JJ Rawlings after June 4 did not translate into similar actions in Ghana, especially given the abundance of gold here.
According to NDC stalwart, Fritz Baffour: “At that time, the mindset was not on gold, which was run by the aristocracy in England, who would find ways to offset any plans.”
He added: “It’s only now we realise that if we had backed up our currency with gold, we could have created a new paradigm.”
Baffour describes Traore’s actions as a “signpost and a revelation of what Ghana always had in its hands.”
A member of the NDC Regional Council of Elders, Baffour is a former MP and Minister of Information under former president John Evans Atta-Mills.
President Traore’s pan-Africanist credentials and respect for the close relationship between Rawlings and revolutionary Burkinabe leader, Thomas Sankara, who came to power in 1983 and was assassinated in 1987, have seen him draw closer to Ghana since the NDC returned to power.
Traore attended President Mahama’s inauguration in Accra in January. In May, he invited the Rawlings family to Ouagadougou for the naming of a street to honour the late Ghanaian former President.
Traore himself has faced a series of assassination attempts, the latest in April, and US criticism of his leadership.
On April 3, in remarks to the US Senate, AFRICOM chief, General Michael Langley, accused President Traore of misusing Burkina Faso’s gold reserves for his own personal protection and said the US should help Burkina Faso in its fight against terrorism.
Established in 2007, AFRICOM, the United States Africa Command, is a unified combatant command of the US Department of Defence responsible for military operations and activities in Africa.
But Langley’s remarks were seen as rooted in a colonial attitude of superiority. They prompted a backlash in Africa and sparked a worldwide protest movement centred on the organisation of “March for Traore” events.
Former President J.J. Rawlings
The global marches come amid fears that Traore could suffer a similar fate to pan-African heroes who were toppled or brutally murdered after being seen as a threat to the world order.
These include Patrice Lumumba of the Congo, Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, Thomas Sankara of Burkina Faso and Muammar Gaddafi of Libya.
Two such marches have been held in Accra, drawing the interest of a broad spectrum of people including political activists, youth leaders and major celebrities.
Reggie Rockstone, known as the father of hiplife music, shared the reason for his support for the Traore Global March with the Graphic’s Your Ghana, My Ghana.
“If Traore gets taken out, the big question ‘what do we do now?’ becomes a very deadly question,” Rockstone said.
“They’re testing us to see how far they can push us. If they take him out and we do nothing, there will be scary times ahead.”
Rockstone urged his social media followers to replace their profile pictures with images of Traore and, with his wife, Dr Zilla Limann, launched a new line of Traore’s iconic t-shirts.
Rockstone, who developed through hiplife music the art of “rap in your own language”, believes it is important to use celebrity status to develop consciousness about the continent.
“We’ve got the young ones oblivious of what’s taking place.
They’re distracted by social media,” he said.
Rockstone defines himself as a pan-Africanist influenced by the Nkrumaism of his father, renowned fashion designer, Ricci Saint Osei, and the Black Panther activism of his years lived in New York.
Another person drawn to the march was Akua Manfo, a pan-Africanist writer and social media personality popularly known as Blakofe. She explains that she was in the market on Inauguration Day when she overheard two young boys excitedly recounting the stir created by Traore during President Mahama’s inauguration.
“Traore is a living Sankara,” says Blakofe, who has dedicated her life to keeping Sankara’s vision alive through her writings and activism.
When she saw a flyer advertising the first “Walk with Traore” march in April, she jumped at the opportunity to make the march a success and help organise a second march on Africa Day on May 25.
A lead organiser of the Africa Day march for Traore was Ernesto Yeboah, Commander in Chief of the Economic Fighters League, which models itself on the Economic Freedom Fighters movement led by Julius Malema in South Africa.
But the Ghanaian context is very different from the South African one and getting people out on the streets is difficult, Yeboah says. He says this is not just because of religion but also education.
“In Ghana, our textbooks still talk about the benefits of slavery and colonialism and the whole population is subjected to this kind of thinking and training,” Yeboah says.
He contrasts this with education in the former settler economies of East and Southern Africa, which emphasises the Mau Mau tradition, brutal racial and apartheid oppression, mass mobilisation and the revolutionary roots of democracy.
Given this context, getting 500 people out to march on a Sunday was a success that speaks to the Traore effect.
But Ghana is still haunted by the ghosts of June 4 and its successor would-be revolution, December 31.
Traore’s rising status as a global icon committed to a plan that uplifts his people first and foremost may help Ghanaians to reassess where we went wrong in failing to fuel our own revolution in the 1980s.
Pivotal figures have gone too soon. But an open and sincere debate by others who were there at the time could help bring healing and lay some of the ghosts to rest.
The author is a journalist and economic historian specialising in economic development
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Frank Davies, a member of the legal team representing former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for what he describes as unfair treatment of his client.
His comments follow Ofori-Atta’s request to appear before the OSP virtually on medical grounds, after failing to honour the initially scheduled in-person session on June 2.
While the OSP is yet to formally respond to the request, it had earlier cautioned that failure to comply could result in Ofori-Atta being placed on Interpol’s Red Notice list.
Speaking to Channel One News’ Hanson Agyemang, Davies argued that such a move would be unjust.
“Ken Ofori-Atta has been unwell for some time now — this is public knowledge. His medical condition did not begin after the government left office. He has been receiving treatment and has been outside the country for several months. Based on medical advice, the circumstances have changed, and that is why the June 2 appointment must be reconsidered,” Davies explained.
He confirmed that an initial agreement was made for Ofori-Atta to appear on June 2, 2025, but insisted that the request for a virtual interview is legitimate and reasonable under the current conditions.
Rejecting claims of evasion, Davies insisted that Ofori-Atta remains fully cooperative with the ongoing legal process.
“Is physical presence the only legal form of engagement in this country? Has the Electronic Transactions Act ceased to apply? We hold video interviews with our loved ones and colleagues across the world every day — why should this be different?” he questioned.
OSP action against Ofori-Atta totally unwarranted – Ibrahim Adjei
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has paid a courtesy call on President John Mahama at the Jubilee House on Monday, 2 June 2025.
This marks his first visit to the presidency since President Mahama assumed office.
“It is not just a ceremonial visit, but a strong affirmation of the enduring bond between traditional authority and the democratic governance of the republic,” President Mahama said.
By Issah Mohammed
Accra, June 2, GNA – Some 10 young graduates have begun their journey towards building careers in the venture capital/private equity ecosystem under the Venture Capital Analysts Programme (VCAP).
The graduates, who are the third cohort under the programme, are to undergo a year-long intensive training, which entails a one-week orientation, six-month intensive classroom session, and another six months practical attachment, coaching and mentorship sessions.
The programme, a World Bank funded programme under the Ghana Economic Transformation Project (GETP), is being administered by the Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF); a government backed entity.
At the beginning of a one-week orientation module for trainees on Monday, Mr Michael Abbey, the Chief Executive Officer of VCTF, said the venture capital/private equity ecosystem had a huge transformative potential for Ghana’s economic development.
He noted that chartering a career path in the ecosystem provided an opportunity to enormously contribute to the economic growth of the country.
“I would be so very much happy if looking back many years from here, where we talk about the big investment deals in Ghana, those who are involved in structuring the deals, those who are involved in top-notch investment analysis, it would be guys from here,” he said.
Mr Abbey said the Trust Fund was committed to making available the needed logistics and expertise to ensure the trainees excelled.
“Venture Capital is a type of private equity financing provided to early-stage and emerging companies with high growth potential. It’s essentially an investment in companies that are still in their development stages, often before they have become profitable,” he said.
Mr Tahir Mahmoud, Specialist for Accelerating Entrepreneurship and Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) growth, GETP, said the idea of an intensive training was to prepare trainees well for a difficult but rewarding industry.
He urged them to be analytical, open minded, precision minded and be willing to adapt to the culture and ethics of the industry.
Mr Prince Nketiah, an investment analyst and beneficiary of VCAP, urged the trainees to work as a team, be always engaged and build a strong network of contacts in the industry.
VCAP was first introduced in 2016 and reintroduced in 2023 as a platform for fresh graduates with a passion to pursue careers in venture capital or private equity.
The programme is structured to offer participants real-life practical skills required for the industry by learning and working with staff at VCTF and other partners.
It is expected that VCAP will build a network of professionals capable of sourcing investments and managing private equities and venture capital funds in Ghana and across Africa.
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MESTI minister, Murtala Muhammed
Government is committed to strengthening research and development to place scientific research at the centre of socio-economic development, the Minister of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed has said.
He said the government was aware of the need to rethink investment in research and was poised to step-up efforts towards making resources available to promote sustainable research.
He was speaking at the Evidence for Innovation (E4I) workshop organized under the auspices of CSIR-Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (CSIR_STEPRI) and International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
The workshop, which was on the theme; ‘Supporting Programmes and Policies for Sustainable Enterprises ecosystem”, brought together partners from other IDRC projects involving SMEs and startups, research and development actors on impact investing, among many others.
The minister stated that the role of higher education and research institutions were key in ensuring a robust and sustainable discourse.
“In Ghana, we are proud to support initiatives that drive this agenda forward. From digital adoption programmes for SMEs to targeted incentives for women-led enterprises, we are seeking to apply evidence in real time, learning from efforts such as those presented here, by CSIR-STEPRI and other organizations.
He called on government agencies to enhance communication to create needed platforms for collaborative partnerships and networks which would unlock private capital to enhance the scientific community.
In her welcoming address, the Director of CSIR-STEPRI, Dr Wilhelmina Quaye said CSIR-STEPRI played a unique role in driving socioeconomic development through science, technology, and innovation (STI) policy research.
She stated that the E4I Workshop would address key challenges, explore transformative solutions, and work towards strengthening networks among innovation agencies.
“We are expected to promote collaboration between researchers and innovation agencies, build stronger connections across the Evidence for Innovation (E4I) project cohort, find new opportunities to increase uptake of project results and leverage opportunities to engage private sector actors, including incubators, impact investors, SMEs and other business organizations,” she added.
She noted that building strong connections among innovation agencies was crucial for fostering collaboration, sharing resources, scaling innovations, influencing policies and advocating the needs of MSMEs, ultimately driving impactful solutions for economic growth.
The Evidence for Innovation (E4I) initiative sought to generate new evidence on the performance and the distributional impacts of innovation support programs for SMEs; promote collaboration between researchers and innovation agencies; and strengthen networks and capacity for analysis and implementation of innovation policies.
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The mining sector contributed GH¢17.7 billion in fiscal payments to the government in 2024, representing a 51.2% increase from GH¢11.7 billion recorded the previous year.
President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Michael Edem Akafia, announced this at the Chamber’s 197th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Accra.
He noted that dividends paid to the state surged by over 600% to GH¢1.03 billion in 2024.
According to him, this growth translated into an increase in the mining sector’s share of direct domestic taxes from 22.7% in 2023 to 24.3% in 2024.
The Chamber also reported that its contribution to domestic revenue rose from 8.8% to 9.6%, while its share of total government revenue increased from 8.6% to 9.5% over the same period.
“Similarly, mineral royalties paid by the mining sector increased from GH¢2.8 billion in 2023 to GH¢4.9 billion in 2024. The 76.7% growth in royalty payments closely reflected the expansion in mineral revenue,” Mr. Akafia stated.
He added that the share of royalties in the sector’s total fiscal contributions rose from 23.7% in 2023 to 27.7% in 2024.
On the balance of payments, Mr. Akafia indicated that mineral export earnings rose by 52.7% to US$11.9 billion from US$7.8 billion in 2023, representing 58.4% of total merchandise exports. Gold alone accounted for US$11.6 billion of the total export earnings.
“The robust performance helped improve the balance of payments, supporting a reserve position of 2.9 months of import cover and aiding exchange rate stability,” he said.
The Chamber President emphasised that the mining sector remains the dominant source of foreign exchange, with its share of total merchandise export earnings rising from 47.0% in 2023 to 58.4% in 2024.
Mr. Akafia noted that producing member companies repatriated 70.8% of mineral earnings in 2024, bringing US$4.99 billion back into the country.
Additionally, members sold US$906.3 million to the Bank of Ghana under the Mandatory Surrender Requirement (MSR) framework.
Members also spent US$5.5 billion, equivalent to 73.7% of their revenue, within the Ghanaian economy.
According to him, this included US$2.9 billion in local procurement, US$1.4 billion in taxes, over US$600 million in employee emoluments, US$28 million dedicated to community development, employment and safety.
He disclosed that the industry directly employed 11,372 people in 2024, 99.4% of whom were Ghanaians, supporting over 170,000 indirect and induced jobs across the economy.
While fatal injuries declined during the year, the sector recorded year-on-year increases in both first aid and serious injuries, he revealed.
Mr. Akafia said first aid cases rose from 162 in 2023 to 222 in 2024, marking a 37% increase in frequency. Serious injuries surged by 152.9%, from 17 cases in 2023 to 43 in 2024.
The AGM was held under the theme: “Mining and Power Hub: Driving Sustainable Investment Opportunities in West Africa.”
It brought together government officials, key players in the mining industry, mining companies, service providers, and exhibitors across the sector.
By Ebenezer K. Amponsah
Frank Davies, a member of the legal team representing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has criticised what he describes as unfair treatment being meted out to his client.
Speaking to Citi News, Frank Davies bemoaned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)’s refusal to grant Ofori-Atta’s request to engage the OSP virtually due to medical complications.
Mental health influences every aspect of our lives—from how we think and feel to how we connect with others and navigate challenges. Yet in Ghana, mental health remains one of the most overlooked areas of public well-being. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes mental health as a basic human right and an essential foundation for thriving communities. Still, over 2.3 million Ghanaians live with mental health conditions, often with little or no access to proper care.
VINT & Aletheia Attorneys and Consultants, a top-tier law firm ranked by Legal 500 and IFLR1000, has stepped into this gap with a purpose-driven CSR initiative: The Wholesome Mind. The initiative is designed to foster awareness, encourage dialogue, and inspire action in support of mental well-being.
A Movement in Motion: From Awareness to Impact
The Wholesome Mind began in 2024 with a powerful summit focused on Mental Health in the Workplace, organized in collaboration with major mental health institutions. The summit sparked vital conversations among professionals, employers, and advocates about building healthier, more supportive environments.
This October, the initiative expands into its next chapter: The Wholesome Mind Xperience—an immersive, community-centered event under the theme: Mental Health in Our Community: Children and Adults. Attendees will experience a blend of expert-led discussions, wellness activities, and reflective spaces aimed at strengthening emotional resilience at every stage of life.
More than an event, the Xperience marks the beginning of a larger movement—one that goes beyond raising awareness to delivering real, measurable change.
The Xperience Project Launch: A Bold Step Toward Restoring Dignity
A major highlight of this year’s Wholesome Mind Xperience is the official launch of The Xperience Project—a nationwide initiative focused on renovating the Special Ward at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital.
Demonstrating its commitment, VINT & Aletheia has provided initial seed funding to jumpstart the campaign. Now, the firm is calling on individuals, corporate bodies, development partners, and the Ghanaian diaspora to be part of this transformative journey.
The vision is to create a space that offers dignity, comfort, and healing—one that truly honors the humanity of every patient. This goes beyond a fundraising effort; it’s a call to collectively reshape the landscape of mental health care in Ghana.
Together, we are redefining what support looks like—where mental health is not only spoken about, but actively respected, resourced, and protected.
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Elvis Darko is a media practitioner
Media practitioner, Elvis Darko, has questioned the effectiveness and transparency of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
In an interview on Channel One TV and monitored by GhanaWeb on Monday, June 2, 2025, he criticised the OSP’s track record, stating that the office has failed to meet public expectations since its establishment.
“The OSP has suffered reputational damage for years. It has been around for over eight years and it’s only recently that it secured a conviction in a payroll fraud case in the Northern Region. Aside from that, there hasn’t been any meaningful success,” he noted.
Elvis Darko further pointed out the disparity between the OSP and other investigative bodies such as the Police Criminal and Investigative Department (CID).
“When you compare the resources, we’ve pumped into the OSP with the results it has achieved—especially against the number of convictions realised by the CID and others—the OSP begins to look irrelevant. Their outcomes do not inspire public confidence,” he remarked.
He also expressed concern about the lack of clarity in the OSP’s investigations, particularly in high-profile matters.
“Sometimes it looks as if the OSP does not have solid evidence. They appear to be fishing for information after they have announced the infraction. For example, when they mention things like the VAT refund account or SML, what exactly is the issue? The public doesn’t have access to the full details of what has gone wrong,” he said.
Touching on the SML case, Darko noted that an investigation confirmed the company had done some work which led to increased revenue but an independent accounting firm clarified that SML could not take credit for the entire increase.
“If the OSP believes there are issues that go beyond what the public reports show, then those findings must be made available. But right now, we are kept in darkness,” he lamented.
The office was set up in 2018 by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as a specialised independent anti-corruption institution in the country.
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Some of the automobiles that were on display at the museum
Ghanaian business mogul, Dr. Osei Kwame Despite, officially opened his new auto museum on June 1, 2025, in East Legon, Accra.
The grand opening attracted a host of dignitaries and high-profile personalities from across the Ghanaian society.
Among the notable guests were the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, businessman Ibrahim Mahama, and several others who gathered to witness the unveiling of what is now one of Ghana’s most impressive car collections.
The museum, located on the grounds of the former Lizzy Sports Complex, now Despite’s home, has been transformed into a haven for luxury car lovers and automotive enthusiasts.
It features a curated mix of rare vintage cars, modern supercars, and interactive driving simulators offering visitors an immersive experience.
Bugatti Chiron (2022)
A blue and black coloured Bugatti Chiron was on display at the museum opening which an estimated price around $3 million.
The Bugatti Chiron is one of the fastest cars in the world. It runs on a 16-cylinder engine with four turbochargers, producing 1,500 horsepower and can exceed 200 mph in speed.
2005 Ford Thunderbird (50th Anniversary Edition)
On display at the Despite auto museum was a white 2005 Ford Thunderbird (50th Anniversary Edition). This is a vintage vehicle with its estimated price starting from $35,000
This car is a V8-powered, two-seat convertible car that combines classic looks with strong performance.
Tesla Cybertruck (2024)
The Tesla Cybertruck Despite added to his fleet of cars in 2024 was also on display at the museum.
It’s estimated price starts at $81,895; high-end models go up to $101,985
This electric truck is known for its design and advanced technology. It offers strong performance and is built for both city and off-road driving.
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé
The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé was also on display at the museum; it was captured in an Urban Green II Uni colour.
This sleek luxury vehicle is known for performance and elegant design.
With a starting price estimated around $92,875, the car offers a blend of speed, comfort, and modern innovation.
Rolls Royce Corniche (Vintage)
The vintage Rolls Royce Corniche featured at the museum. It was manufactured between 1971 and 1995.
The car is estimated around $364,790; the Corniche is considered one of the rarest models ever made by Rolls Royce.
Big Dog Ridgeback Motorcycle
Also on display at the museum was a blue Big Dog Ridgeback motorcycle.
With an estimated price ranging between $7,240 and $16,249, this motorcycle has a long wheelbase, raked-out front end, and single seat. It features pull-back handlebars and a tall frame.
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Ade Coker died on May 31 after a short illness
Joseph Ade Coker, a former Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra Region, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Bank Hospital after reportedly battling a short illness.
His passing came as a surprise to many, as details of his health condition were known only to his close family and friends.
The news was confirmed by Edudzi Tameklo, Head of the NDC Legal Department, in a social media post.
Following his demise, prominent figures from the NDC have taken to social media to share their experiences with him, reflecting on fond memories and his contributions to Ghanaian politics.
Edudzi Kudjo Tameklo
In a Facebook post, Edudzi Tameklo, Head of the NDC’s Legal Team, reflected on his time as Deputy Regional Youth Organiser in the Greater Accra Region, serving under Ade Coker’s leadership.
He shared memories of working closely with the late chairman, highlighting his influence and contributions to the party’s growth in the region.
He wrote; “I call him Chairman Ade Coker. I served under his chairmanship as a Deputy Regional Youth Organizer in Greater Accra region. He was a father figure and he taught me a lot. He taught me one thing; you can’t stop people from talking about you but learn how to react. Most importantly, get the work done. He calls me ‘my lawyer.’ You have served party and Ghana well. Rest well in the Lord’s Mighty hands.
Amen.”
Eric Edem Agbana
The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, shared on Facebook how Ade Coker once facilitated a significant opportunity for him through a highly influential figure in the country.
He also revealed that Coker was one of the two individuals who taught him to speak the Ga language, highlighting the personal and professional impact the late chairman had on his life.
“My Ga is not very good, but there are two senior comrades who always attempt to converse with me in Ga. One of them is Chairman Ade Coker.
He was a lovely man, and our mutual love for football made our conversations even lighter.
Just a few weeks ago, I met him at an office, and he told the CEO, “This my boy is making us all proud. Whatever help you can give him, do so.”
Chairman, this is too heavy to take.
Rest in Peace Chairman. 👌👌👌”
Wisdom Yayra Koku
Yayra Koku, the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Identification Authority (NIA), took to X to pay his respects, expressing his condolences and wishing the late chairman eternal rest.
“Rest Well Chairman Ade. You served your country and NDC well🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽,” Koku wrote.
Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo
Former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, paid tribute to the late regional chairman, describing him as a devoted party servant whose contributions will always be remembered.
“I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Chairman Ade Coker — a dedicated comrade, loyal servant of the NDC, a true leader and a personal friend. His lifelong commitment to our party and country will never be forgotten. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace,” he said.
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Adamu Yusuf’s life has been upended since he lost nine of his family members in Tiffin Maza, one of two communities in his town worst-hit by floods in north-central Nigeria.
The father-of-one, 36, said his wife and newborn baby were among those washed away in floods early on Thursday morning in Niger state.
“She was the one that woke me up when the flood hit, and I quickly gathered the family and told everyone to hold one another. As we stepped outside, we saw water everywhere in our living room and the compound. They panicked and we got disconnected.”
His wife and baby had only just returned to the town of Mokwa a day prior, after having stayed at his in-laws house for a few weeks after having given birth.
“I watched helplessly as water washed away my family. I survived because I could swim. It was God that saved me,” Mr Adamu said.
Local officials say the death toll has risen to more than 200 on Sunday, a sharp increase from 110 on Friday.
Another 500 people are missing and a local official told the BBC that rescue efforts had stopped because the authorities believe they are unlikely to be found alive.
The mood in the Tiffin Maza community on Saturday was one of grief, despair and loss.
Scattered clothes, soaked mattresses and crushed metal roofing sheets were some of the last remains of what are now hundreds of destroyed houses.
The structures still standing bear the harsh impact of the floods, with roofs washed off or some parts of the buildings destroyed.
Standing on a blue tiled floor, the only thing that points to where his bedroom once was, Mr Adamu looked around the vast empty space that has replaced his community.
“I lost everything to this flood. But the most painful is that of my family. The only valuable I have now is this cloth I am wearing which was even given to me by my friend.”
He said one relative has been found dead and he has “resigned to fate that others won’t return” to him alive.
Nineteen-year-old high school graduate, Isa Muhammed, has been inconsolable since he heard that his beloved teacher’s house was washed away while the teacher and eight members of his family were inside.
“Two have been found dead; one of them was his baby. My teacher, his second child, his sister and four other relatives are still missing. A building fell on his wife who wasn’t inside the house with them, and she died instantly.”
Mr Muhammed also lost family, remembering his uncle who died in the disaster.
“Uncle Musa was a very good friend to my late father. He took care of me since my dad died in 2023. He taught me to value education and always told me to do the right thing.
“Anytime I am alone and think about him, tears always roll down my cheeks. I haven’t been able to sleep since the incident happened,” Mr Muhammed said.
The water has now receded, and residents gathered on Saturday to offer condolences to the victims and also lend a hand in the search efforts.
Some residents told BBC News that the deluge was at least 7ft (2.1m) high in some parts of the community.
There was a strong foul smell around Tiffin Maza, and residents believe it is proof that there were dead bodies under the thick mud the floods washed up.
They are working to find them and give the dead a decent burial like they have done for others since Thursday.
“I have never seen that kind of floods before in my life, but I am grateful that my family survived it,” 65-year-old Ramat Sulaiman said.
Ms Sulaiman’s house was completely destroyed, rendering her family homeless.
She said 100 children who used to sleep in a Quranic school two blocks from her house “all got washed away”.
“It was a painful sight for me. The children cried for help, but no one could do anything. As their cries got louder, their building sunk and flowed away.”
Her son, Saliu, has been left homeless and broke.
“I lost at least $1,500 to the floods. It was the proceeds from the sale of my farm produce the previous day. I contemplated going back into the room to get it, but the pressure of the water scared me,” he said.
“I also lost eleven bags of groundnuts and seven bags of beans. My wife and I couldn’t pick anything from our room. But I am grateful we made it out on time. There were so many dead bodies in the water.”
He has been having nightmares since, he said.
“I am traumatised.”
Authorities are yet to confirm if a dam broke, exacerbating the impact of the recent floods as widely reported.
Mokwa District Head, Alhaji Muhammadu Shaba Aliyu, indicated to the BBC that there is a “reservoir” in the area that can spill out water “anytime there’s rain”, however he added that the magnitude of the flood is excessive.
Residents told BBC News they believed the floodwater was not caused by the heavy rainfall they had experienced.
“The rain couldn’t have caused the floods because it had subsided and there was no water anywhere. I was outside and suddenly I saw water gushing down in high speed and scattering everything on its path,” Mr Muhammed said.
Ms Sulaiman said: “When I woke up for prayers, I opened the door and looked outside and didn’t see any water. Moments later, I started hearing people screaming. We don’t know where it came from. Its source is a mystery.”
“For people that said the flood was as a result of the rain, they are lying. The rain had stopped before the flood started. Nobody knows the cause of this flood, it’s just from God,” Mr Adamu said.
Mokwa Deputy Local Chairman, Musa Alhaji Aliyu Kimboku, also dismissed that rain caused the flood.
Days after the devastating incident, he said neighbouring villages had been told to help bury “any corpse that they find”.
District head Mr Aliyu said some corpses were unrecoverable because they “went through the River Niger”.
Locals said the pressure of the floodwater was so intense that it washed up bodies to the town of Rabba, at least an hour’s drive from Mokwa.
The National Emergency Management Agency said those injured are receiving treatment, while displaced victims have been taken to resettlement camps and relief materials distributed.
The country’s Meteorological Agency has projected that the rainy season will last up to 200 days in central Nigeria this year, while it could linger for a longer period in mostly southern states.
At the beginning of May, the federal government launched a flood awareness campaign, to educate citizens on flood risks.
Thirty of the West African nation’s 36 states are at risk of flooding, and Niger state is one of them.
As victims salvage what they can from the ruins of their homes to start a new life, those that lost their loved ones like Mr Adamu said that they will never be able to heal, although they have accepted their fate.
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for allowing him to use the presidential podium for his speech at the Global Mining Summit.
Speaking at the Global Mining Summit held in Accra on Monday, June 2, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II stated, “Thank you, Excellency the President, for allowing me to be President of Ghana for the next 30 minutes or so, thank you very much for the honour”.
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Renowned dermatologist and Chief Physician, Prof. Edmund Delle, has issued a strong warning against the growing trend of skin bleaching, particularly among young Africans. Speaking on the #AMShow, Prof. Delle emphasized that pride in one’s natural skin tone is fundamental to embracing true African identity.
“If you’re not proud of your skin, you can’t truly call yourself an African,” he declared, describing the practice of bleaching—especially among the youth—as a worrying social and health crisis. He noted that the desire for lighter skin often stems from deep-seated insecurities and colonial-era beauty standards that continue to haunt modern African societies.
Prof. Delle, who has decades of experience in dermatology, also highlighted the medical dangers of bleaching products, which can cause irreversible skin damage, kidney problems, and even cancer. He urged both parents and public institutions to educate young people on the value of self-love and the importance of protecting their skin.
The comments have sparked widespread debate on social media, with many backing the professor’s call for a renewed cultural conversation on beauty and self-worth. As skin-lightening products continue to flood local markets, experts like Prof. Delle are pushing for stricter regulation and a broader campaign to encourage pride in African heritage.
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A pregnant woman and several children narrowly escaped death on the morning of Monday, June 2, after a Toyota Hiace vehicle they were travelling in was involved in an accident at Mile 44, along the Koforidua–Adukrom road.
The vehicle, with registration number GT 5160-17, was carrying 15 passengers en route from Ashaiman to Koforidua, on Monday, June 2, when it veered off the road and landed on its side in nearby bushes.
While the exact cause of the accident remains unclear, eyewitnesses confirmed that the pregnant woman and children were unharmed. Several other passengers, however, sustained minor injuries.
Coincidentally, the Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Awatey, who was travelling on the same route to an official engagement in Odumase, arrived at the scene shortly after the crash. She and her entourage quickly assisted in the rescue efforts.
The Minister’s team also facilitated the immediate transportation of injured passengers to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Personnel from the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service were later called to the scene and have since commenced investigations into the cause of the accident.
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Motorists across Ghana are breathing a sigh of relief as two of the country’s leading oil marketing companies—Goil and Star Oil—announce significant reductions in fuel prices, following the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar.
The price cuts are expected to ease the financial burden on consumers and transport operators who have long called for downward reviews following the cedis strong gains.
Goil, Ghana’s largest and wholly indigenous oil marketing company, has revised prices downward across its entire fuel range. The new rates are as follows:
The move positions Goil as one of the first major players to respond proactively to the improved forex environment.
Star Oil has also made notable reductions, though its premium fuel remains unchanged. New prices at Star Oil stations are:
This development places Star Oil’s petrol as among the most competitively priced on the market, likely influencing broader pricing trends in the coming days.
The reductions come on the back of a strengthening Ghanaian cedi, which has recorded significant gains against the US dollar in recent weeks. As fuel imports are dollar-denominated, the improved exchange rate has provided room for oil marketing companies to lower prices at the pump.
Market watchers say this could signal the start of a broader downward trend in fuel pricing—provided the cedi’s stability is sustained and global crude prices remain relatively subdued.
Transport operators and consumers have welcomed the reductions, but are also calling on other oil marketing companies to follow suit to create a level playing field and further drive down transport fares.
Industry insiders suggest that competition and customer pressure may soon push more fuel retailers to adjust their prices accordingly.
Some residents in Ho have opposed the construction of gas station at Hopedo, in the midst of a residential area.
They have therefore petitioned the Ho Municipal Assembly to look into how a permit was granted to a private developer to construct the gas station in the midst of houses at the C. K. Road residential area at Ho-Hopedo.
The walls of the ongoing project are just about one metre away from some of the houses.
Apart from that, the erection of the walls of the station has resulted in persistent flooding in the area, making life unbearable for the residents.
The residents last Thursday (May 29) took to the streets to protest against what they called the wrong choice of site of the project, and vowed to resist its continuation.
A spokesman of the residents, Abel Youngs, told Graphic Online that that the project started in 2018 in defiance of objections by the residents.
He said in 2023 the residents wrote to the then Volta Regional Minister, Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, who asked the developer to halt the project.
Mr Youngs said the residents also had an engagement with representatives of the developer whose name he gave as David Debre on the issue and made clear their stance against the project.
“We told them we are concerned about our safety and how water now fills our homes in the area,” the spokesman added.
Worst of all, Mr Youngs said the station was sited beside a power transformer, making it a recipe for disaster.
He said the residents also met with officials of the Environmental Protection Agency, and regional command of the Ghana National Fire Service to ensure the project was halted.
Mr Youngs said the residents were now left with more questions than answers with the recent resumption of the project in the swampy area.
He said the developer had already sunk two tanks at the site surreptitiously, raising greater fears and anxieties among the residents.
When contacted, the Municipal Chief Executive, Stephen Adom said the permit was issued to the developer some years ago, “before we took office.”
He said the assembly had already invited the developer and his team to the assembly for discussions as a part of investigations into the matter.
“We are looking into the matter meticulously,” the MCE added.
Secretary General of the Ghana Federation of Labour, Abraham Koomson
The Secretary General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has said government’s 24-hour economy should be centered on manufacturing.
According to him, anchoring this economic transformation agenda on the manufacturing sector will lead to its expansion and growth.
Speaking on Ahotor FM’s Yepe Ahunu show, Abraham Koomson stated that this approach will create numerous jobs and help the local currency appreciate against major trading currencies, as reliance on imports will be drastically reduced.
“The 24-Hour Economy must be anchored on manufacturing. Government must focus on creating a conducive environment where manufacturing industries can grow and expand,” he asserted.
However, Koomson cited smuggling and the influx of counterfeit textile designs as key challenges affecting the sector.
“Smuggling and the importation of fake versions of locally designed textiles are collapsing our textile industries. These imitations are sold cheaply, flooding the market and undercutting our local producers,” he lamented.
The labour expert urged the government to urgently step in to protect and support the manufacturing sector, ensuring its sustainability and competitiveness.
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Fatawu dancing at the gathering
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku is back home in Tamale, and he’s already spreading joy with his presence.
In a heartwarming video shared by 3Sports, the Leicester City winger was captured dancing beautifully at a local gathering in his hometown, dressed proudly in a traditional smock; a true son of the north embracing his roots.
As music filled the air, Issahaku showed off some smooth moves while several women around him sprayed cash on him in admiration and celebration.
It was a moment of cultural pride and communal joy, a brief yet beautiful pause in the life of a footballer who had battled through adversity this season.
The 21-year-old missed the entire second half of the 2024/25 Premier League season after suffering an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury during Ghana’s AFCON 2025 qualifier against Angola in Luanda. But Issahaku is now on the mend and looking ahead.
Before his injury, Issahaku made a strong impression in the Premier League. He assisted against Tottenham on opening night and was ranked among the league’s top five dribblers before the turn of the year.
However, he will now return to a Leicester side preparing for life in the Championship following relegation.
For now, though, Fatawu is soaking in the love back home, dancing, smiling, and reminding everyone that he’s not just a footballer, but a proud representative of the north.
Watch the video below:
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