Former Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei Opare, has denied social media reports suggesting that she has declared support for Kennedy Agyapong in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries.

A flyer purporting to show the former Chief of Staff endorsing Kennedy Agyapong was widely circulated on social media.

Several senior officials of the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration, including some former ministers, shared disclaimers describing the flyer as false and firmly denying any such endorsement by Madam Frema Opare.

A close associate of the former Chief of Staff, who noted that she is not active on social media, has since disclosed that Madam Frema Opare is deeply upset about the fabricated flyer linking her to Kennedy Agyapong.

“It smacks of desperation for those campaigning for Kennedy Agyapong to fabricate such lies that Hon. Frema supports him. It is a complete falsehood, and she is very upset about it,” the source said.

“She knows nothing about what was printed, because she is not active on social media, and it is quite unfortunate that her image could be tarnished in this manner.”

The source warned individuals close to the Kennedy Agyapong campaign to desist from what was described as attempts to tarnish the image of the former Chief of Staff or risk being publicly called out.

Madam Frema Opare has become the latest high-profile member of the NPP to deny claims of endorsing Kennedy Agyapong.

Former National Chairman Peter Mac Manu and former VRA Board Chairman Kofi Tutu Agyare have also recently denied similar claims of endorsing Kennedy Agyapong following reports attributed to his campaign.

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What began as a law student’s fascination with computers has evolved into one of Africa’s most critical digital infrastructure stories. At a media engagement and guided tour of Margins ID Group’s facilities, CEO Moses Baiden pulled back the curtain on a 35-year journey that now underpins Ghana’s national identity system and positions the country at the forefront of digital governance on the continent.

Baiden traced Margins’ origins to a time when personal computers were still a novelty and digital identity in Africa was largely theoretical.

“I actually started the business when I was in law school,” he said. “I was a technology enthusiast at a time when computers were shrinking from massive machines into desktops and laptops. I saved my first earnings in London just to buy a laptop, because I believed computers were the future.”

That belief would become a lifelong pursuit. Though trained as a lawyer and even serving as a teaching assistant at law school, Baiden knew his real passion lay elsewhere. He was not interested in writing code for its own sake; he wanted to build systems that solved real problems.

“I realised early on that I didn’t want to be a programmer. I wanted to build computer networks. I wanted to solve problems.”

Margins’ first chapter was not identity cards but the business of enabling the digital revolution itself — selling computers, printers, paper, and document solutions at a time when governments and businesses were still adjusting to the digital age. That exposure, Baiden explained, revealed a deeper opportunity: documents were changing, but trust in documents had not caught up.

“As computers spread, the form factor of documents changed. Governments still needed a secure way to print, issue, and verify documents. That’s where we saw the gap.”

That gap would eventually lead Margins into the complex world of secure identity systems — a field Baiden describes as one with high barriers, long timelines, and little room for error.

By the mid-1990s, Baiden had begun studying global identity and payment systems, from bank cards in the United States to manufacturing and security standards in Asia and Europe. What he saw was convergence: identity, finance, security, and public services were beginning to merge into a single digital ecosystem.

“If you look at bank cards, airport cards, military cards — it’s all an evolution of customer needs. Identity became the foundation.”

That insight would later prove pivotal for Ghana. Long before the National Identification Authority (NIA) project became reality, Margins had already invested years learning, building partnerships, and developing the capacity to manufacture secure cards locally.

When Ghana finally moved to roll out a national ID system, Baiden said the vision went beyond issuing cards.

“The goal was never just to produce an ID. The vision was to make the NIA a revenue centre for the state, not a cost centre.”

Under the model Margins helped design, the national ID system enables banks, government agencies, and service providers to verify identities securely, reducing fraud, cutting duplication, and saving the country hundreds of millions of dollars that would otherwise be spent building parallel systems.

Baiden pointed to Nigeria, where banks were forced to spend over $200 million to create their own identity infrastructure in the absence of a national system.

“In Ghana, the banks now ride on the NIA infrastructure. They didn’t have to build it themselves.”

Beyond verification, Margins is now working with government on next-generation identity applications — including secure digital wallets, interoperable payment systems, and platforms that could simplify access to passports, social services, and targeted government programmes.

“Once you can identify people properly, you unlock everything — banking, social protection, healthcare, agriculture support. You cut out waste and middlemen.”

The tour of the Intelligent Card Production Systems underscored another strategic pillar of Margins’ approach: local manufacturing and knowledge transfer. For Baiden, a factory is more than machines.

“A factory is a system. It’s knowledge. It’s people. That’s what makes it sustainable.”

Now having operated under six different governments, Baiden said Margins’ longevity comes from long-term thinking and discipline rather than political convenience.

“We’ve had to stay relevant, scale responsibly, and grow every year. Identity is not a quick business. It requires trust, deep collaboration, and patience.”

As Ghana continues to digitise public services and integrate identity into everyday life, Baiden believes the real work is just beginning.

“This is about building systems that serve everyone — not just today, but for generations.”

For Margins ID Group, what started as a young man’s fascination with computers has become a central pillar of Ghana’s digital future — one identity at a time.

Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has commended the World Bank for its continued support to Ghana’s tourism, culture and creative arts sector.

She said the longstanding partnership between the Ministry and the World Bank has played a significant role in advancing sector development over the years.

The Minister made the remarks when a World Bank delegation paid a courtesy call on the Ministry in Accra to explore opportunities for deepening collaboration.

Madam Gomashie acknowledged the Bank’s contribution to national development and called for stronger cooperation to address structural and infrastructural challenges facing the tourism sector.

She raised concerns about the deteriorating condition of some national tourism assets, particularly sections of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.

“The physical environment of our flagship tourism sites must reflect our commitment to tourism. Tourism is the heartbeat of our image as a country,” she said.

The Minister noted that improving infrastructure at key heritage sites was crucial to enhancing visitor experience and strengthening sector competitiveness.

Mr Leonardo Iacovone, an economist with the World Bank, expressed interest in expanding collaboration with the Ministry.

He highlighted the growing global importance of tourism, particularly for Africa, which he said has a rapidly expanding youth population with skills and entrepreneurial capacity.

He noted that tourism generates substantial direct and indirect employment and could play a transformative role in Ghana’s economic development if supported with appropriate policies, infrastructure and investment.

Mr Andres F. Garcia, a World Bank representative, said the Bank was conducting a comprehensive global tourism study — the first to integrate multiple tourism value chain tools into a single analytical framework.

While acknowledging delays in the study, he said it would provide strategic insights to help countries such as Ghana improve sector competitiveness, resilience and long-term planning.

Mr Garcia reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to strengthening tourism infrastructure, enhancing resilience and unlocking the full economic potential of Ghana’s tourism sector.

The World Bank delegation included Mr Abu Ahmed, Mr Emmanuel Awuni, Mr Andres Garcia and Mr Leonardo Lacovone.

Ghana’s delegation comprised Prof. Kobby Mensah, Executive Director of the Ghana Tourism Development Company; Mrs Kafui Danku Pitcher, Executive Director of the National Film Authority; Mr Devine Owusu Ansah, Director of Culture and Creative Arts; and Dr Geoffrey, Director of Tourism at the Ministry.

play videoOfori Amponsah is a renowned Highlife musician

Renowned Ghanaian Highlife musician Ofori Amponsah has encouraged young people to explore farming as a viable pathway to wealth creation.

According to him, agriculture holds vast untapped and lucrative opportunities in Ghana.

Speaking to GhanaWeb’s Elsie Lamar on Talkertainment, the musician reflected on his early exposure to farming, sharing how school vacations were routinely spent on the farm with his father.

“Farming is just part of me. When I was in school, vacation was for spending time on a farm with my father. He was both a businessman and a farmer. Sometimes I want to see myself grow something, and the following year I see the product of it. It gives me energy,” he said.

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The artiste described farming as a lucrative venture, particularly for young people facing unemployment and financial uncertainty.

According to him, Ghana offers abundant opportunities that many fail to recognise due to a lack of awareness and exposure.

“You have to open your eyes to see opportunities here in Ghana. I’ve travelled around the world, but I always love coming back home. People don’t really see what we have.

“If young people open their eyes, there is a possibility that they can rise as millionaires in the next year or two. Farming is big, big time,” he noted.

Amponsah also shared practical insights, explaining that one can begin farming on a small scale with little or no capital. He cited backyard farming as an effective starting point, using his own experience as an example.

“You can start small. Put two or three snails around your compound and see how much you can sell in six months. When you come to my backyard, you’ll see plantains and cocoyams. I can simply pick a cocoyam leaf and prepare kontomire stew,” he said amid laughter.

The Highlife star expressed gratitude to his family for introducing him to farming early in life, acknowledging that what once felt like punishment later became valuable knowledge.

“I thank my family because, at the time, I thought they were punishing me by putting me on a farm. But as I’ve grown, I’ve realised it was a big help,” he added.

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Actress Nana Ama McBrown has shared details of the physical, emotional and financial toll of her recovery journey following a car accident more than a decade ago.

Speaking on TV3’s New Day programme with Cookie T on December 17, 2025, McBrown disclosed that her medical expenses in recent months alone have approached GH¢500,000.

“If I should tell you the money I’ve spent on this hand, it’s almost GH¢500,000 since May till now. And remember, it’s not just the money — the pain, the stress, the emotional trauma. You need to go through it yourself because you can’t rely on people,” she said.

The actress, who was involved in a car crash in January 2013, explained that her recovery has involved intensive physiotherapy, including early morning sessions at the 37 Military Hospital, followed by continued therapy at home.

“I had to work on my arm every morning and evening, using the stimulation machine they taught me to operate,” she explained.

Despite the challenges, McBrown expressed gratitude for her progress, revealing that she has undergone five surgeries in total.

“This was my fifth and final surgery,” she said. “I’m thankful to God that as I speak, I don’t feel the pain again.”

She added that while support from family and friends is important, recovery ultimately becomes a deeply personal process.

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has challenged the Finance Minister’s explanation of Ghana’s rising public debt, describing the narrative as contradictory and reflecting a “lack of understanding of debt dynamics.”

In a statement titled “Double-Tongued Minister for Finance,” the New Patriotic Party (NPP) member took aim at recent comments from the Finance Minister linking movements in Ghana’s public debt to changes in the cedi’s exchange rate.

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The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government for deploying soldiers to Jamaica for post-hurricane reconstruction works and reportedly to Benin following a recent coup attempt.

At a press conference on December 17, 2025, a Member of the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, said the move is misplaced and flawed procedurally.

Ghana to deploy troops to Jamaica to help hurricane hit victims – President Mahama

He clarified that while the Minority does not oppose the deployment in principle, the government failed to follow constitutional processes.

“We woke up to the news of Ghana sending troops to Benin, and these undertakings ought to have come to the attention of Parliament for prior approval.

“However, the due process of consulting Parliament was not followed to allow us interrogate the modalities, the framework, the cost to the state, and how long these decisions will persist,” he noted.

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The government has deployed a contingent of 54 soldiers to Jamaica as part of an international support mission aimed at assisting the country’s rebuilding efforts.

The soldiers are expected to provide technical, logistical, and operational support to ongoing rebuilding initiatives.

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KalyJay and friends at the Kaly’s House

Ghanaian social media influencer, Joshua Buernortey Boye-Doe, known as KalyJay, has made history on social media following his “Kaly’s House Livestream”, which saw acclaimed influencers and personalities passing through to show support.

The livestream, produced by Rebirth Creative Studio and Digital Plugin, started on Sunday, December 14 across X, YouTube, and TikTok, featuring guests like Ama Burland, Yaa Bitha, Kojo Junior, and Gisela among others, keeping viewers glued to the streaming with meaningful conversations. The livestream, which begun on Monday, December 14, ends today and is expected to be graced by the likes of renowned broadcaster Naa Ashorkor, songstress Cina Soul, and Wendy Shay among others.

On X, many ardent followers of the show have shared laughter as well as their opinion of the event.

Osei Hemaa wrote, “Working and still glued to #KalysHouse can’t take my eyes off. I love the conversation and vibe going on there, kudos @gyaigyimii and the guys.” Trasacco added, “Kalyjay need to adjust the days oo, additional two days won’t be bad oo. I love this.”

Kofi Airtime also wrote, “Because of Kalyjay’s house I just lie to my boss I’m not feeling well. He said I should take the rest of the days off and go treat myself. I’m watching #KalysHouse till Ebo Noah finish his ark and Thursday too is Kweku Smoke’s show.”

Designed as an immersive, creator-led digital reality experience, “Kaly’s House” highlighted real moments, unscripted interactions, and community-driven activities.

KalyJay, earlier in an interview, shared that his motivation is deeply personal, stating, “I want to spend 72 hours with the people who have been there for me since the very beginning of my influencing journey. This is my way of saying thank you, a chance to laugh, create, connect, and let everyone see my world up close.”

He added that “Kaly’s House” is for the real-time interactions, games, challenges, and audience-controlled moments.

BY Prince Fiifi Yorke

David Amoateng

Ghana’s retail business ambience is on the verge of being taken over by non-citizens. If a report that seventy or so percent of this space has been taken over by non-Ghanaians is anything to go by, then the law which reserves this sector for citizens is but a joke, breached with impunity.

Listening to the President of the Traders Advocate Group (TAG), David Amoateng, on a radio station on the subject on Tuesday was distressful.

Ghanaians are not known to be xenophobic. This commentary is not intended to alter our Akwaaba nature to strangers but to protect local livelihoods.

If the order continues without let or a check, as it were, it would not be long before Chinese take over completely the retail business across the country.

Although yet to be verified, some Chinese are said to be engaged in the sale of vegetables in a portion of Legon.

We acknowledge that this is a slippery terrain because the repercussions of any action which point at Ghana shutting its doors to foreigners can be counterproductive.

We recall how it took backdoor lobbying to get Nigeria to vote for us to host the headquarters of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The action of some Ghanaian traders against their Nigerian counterparts at Tiptoe Lane was referred to.

While an outright shutting of our doors to such participation is not what we are looking at, we think that an alternative arrangement should be sought so the retail sector is not completely taken over by the usually better resourced foreigners.

The big malls are springing up all over the place, making us wonder why local entrepreneurs cannot also venture into this lucrative space.

Today, the Okada business is no longer a preserve of Ghanaians. Niger nationals have trooped to Ghana as part of an Okada rush. Hardly able to speak any Ghanaian language let alone English, all they need is direction through hand signals and a few Akan and English expressions and they are ready to go.

It is not difficult to distinguish them from Ghanaian riders through communication.

As for the black market foreign exchange operations, it is dominated by Niger nationals labelled abokyi.

The Customs laboratory area at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) roundabout in Accra, Tudu and Nima, all have black market dealers whose operations impact negatively on the strength of the national currency.

Some of them have direct links with top management of some banks.

With the Bank of Ghana stability intervention of the Cedi through the release of dollars to the banks, Ghana has become a hub for the American currency flight to neighbouring countries.

The recent nine-day wonder arrest of foreign exchange marketers has come and gone, but the business endures because the abokyis engaged in it are connected to managers in the commercial banks.

Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, Gomoa Central MP, has heaped praise on Speaker Alban Bagbin, describing him as a skilful and wise leader who has held Parliament together through some of its most difficult years.

Speaking in an exclusive interview on the AM Show, the outspoken legislator said the Speaker’s handling of the 8th Parliament—especially during the period when both sides held 137 seats each—demonstrated exceptional political maturity.

“He is an amazing person,” A Plus said. “If you look at how he managed the eighth Parliament when it was 137–137… for somebody to be able to put this together and hold it for four years, you have to be skilful, you have to be intelligent, you have to have a certain level of wisdom.”

He noted that legislatures around the world with similar splits had collapsed under pressure, yet Ghana’s Parliament remained functional under Bagbin’s watch. He suggested that this record should influence how MPs engage with the Speaker today.

“When I look at the kind of job that he has done with the Parliament of Ghana, I don’t want to be the person to make his job difficult,” he added.

A Plus also responded to concerns that recent tensions in the House might dent Bagbin’s legacy if not quickly addressed.

He dismissed such claims, saying it is normal for a small group to hold opposing views even when the majority is satisfied.

“It’s normal. You won’t always have everybody appreciating what you do,” he said. “Once you have the majority accepting what you do and supporting what you do, it is fine.”

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Ghanaian actress and TV host, Nana Ama McBrown

Renowned Ghanaian actress and television presenter Nana Ama McBrown has offered further clarification following her recent revelation that she has been divorced from her husband, Maxwell Mensah, after 12 years of marriage.

McBrown disclosed the development during an interview on TV3 on December 17, 2025, explaining that the divorce had already taken place two years ago.

When asked whether she would consider remarrying, the celebrated media personality firmly ruled out the possibility, stating that marriage is no longer an option for her.

‘I am divorced and not ashamed of it’ – McBrown asserts

However, she noted that she remains open to having another child.

“I’m not sure I will marry again. I can give birth, but I won’t marry again. I was married for a good 12 years, and seeing how a celebrity can remain married for that long, I should be applauded,” she said.

McBrown also noted that she maintains a cordial relationship with her former husband, stating that Mensah continues to be involved in her life and their child’s upbringing.

“Despite our divorce, I am an understanding person. I’m still on good terms with him. He still takes care of me and my affairs, and he pays our child’s school fees.

“I’m also still on good terms with his family. I recently even picked up a lace material from my sister-in-law,” she revealed.

Reflecting on her feelings toward her ex-husband, McBrown stated, “He is a correct guy, and I still feel him, but I was just tired of the marriage.”

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Ghana’s Producer Price Inflation (PPI) fell in November 2025

Ghana’s Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for November 2025 stood at 1.3 percent.

Producer Price Inflation (PPI) measures the average change in prices domestic producers receive for goods and services at the factory gate, indicating inflationary pressures in the production chain.

Latest figures from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) show that the year-on-year PPI for November 2025 declined by 0.1 percentage point, from 1.4 percent in October 2025 to 1.3 percent.

On a month-on-month basis, producer inflation between October and November 2025 recorded a negative rate of 1.9 percent.

This means that, on average, the ex-factory prices of goods and services increased by 1.3 percent between November 2024 and November 2025.

In October 2025, producer inflation stood at 1.4 percent while sectoral data show mixed movements.

Producer Price Inflation falls sharply to 1.4% in October 2025

For instance, the Mining and Quarrying sector, which carries the largest weight of 43.7 percent, recorded an increase in producer inflation from 0.7 percent in October 2025 to 2.3 percent in November 2025, a rise of 1.6 percentage points.

The Manufacturing sector, accounting for 35 percent of PPI weights, saw producer inflation decline from 2.5 percent in October 2025 to 0.5 percent in November 2025, representing a 2.0 percentage-point drop.

Meanwhile, producer inflation in the Transport and Storage sector continued to fall, easing from -8.8 percent in October 2025 to -9.0 percent in November 2025.

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Freezy and Tetteh were involved in a bust up at the Black Star Square

Tensions surrounding the WBA Africa Light Heavyweight title fight reached boiling point once again on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, when rivals Freezy Macbones and Joshua Tetteh clashed at the Black Star Square in Accra.

The incident occurred during what was meant to be a routine promotional face-off ahead of their much-anticipated bout scheduled for December 20, 2025, at the Legon Sports Stadium.

With cameras rolling and fans gathered, both fighters locked eyes and attempted to assert dominance in a tense stare-down that quickly drew attention.

Sharaf Mahama, CEO of Legacy Rise, watched closely as the two boxers stood inches apart, neither willing to blink.

Freezy Macbones clashes with Tetteh at Kotoka Airport ahead of title fight

While the face-off initially followed the usual script of intimidation and verbal jabs, the situation took a sharp turn when emotions spilled over.

Macbones appeared visibly angered after feeling that Tetteh had held him during the exchange.

Within seconds, the atmosphere shifted from controlled tension to near chaos.

Voices were raised, tempers flared, and both fighters looked ready to trade blows before officials and members of their entourages rushed in to separate them.

It took several people to restore order and prevent the confrontation from turning physical.

The latest clash follows an earlier explosive encounter between the two at Kotoka International Airport in November 2025, reinforcing just how personal the rivalry has become.

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Popular Ghanaian actress and television presenter Nana Ama McBrown has confirmed that she is divorced from her husband of 12 years, Maxwell Mensah, describing the separation as mutual, amicable, and free of bitterness.

Speaking in an interview on TV3, McBrown explained that both she and Mensah decided after honest conversations and continue to maintain a good relationship.

Rumors of marital difficulties had circulated before her announcement, with some reports suggesting possible extramarital affairs as a factor.

“I’m the happiest right now. I have gone through a divorce, and I am not ashamed to say it. I did it beautifully,” she stated, adding that she still communicates regularly with her former husband and remains close to his family.

The actress explained that the marriage ended because both parties felt emotionally exhausted and agreed it was best to part ways.

“We were tired. We sat down, talked about it, and decided to move on. We are the best of friends,” she said.

McBrown also noted that her former husband and in-laws wished for the marriage to continue, but she felt unable to go on despite still having affection for him.

“He is a correct guy. I still feel him, but I got tired of the marriage,” she explained.

The marriage was contracted under customary law, meaning the divorce only required the consent and involvement of both families.

Highlighting the positive from her marriage, McBrown said the greatest joy is the daughter she shares with Mensah, calling her child a priceless gift.

“I will not marry again. I can give birth again, but I won’t marry again,” she added, encouraging the public to celebrate celebrities who sustain long-term marriages.

“I have married for 12 years. When you see celebrities who have married for 12 years, applaud them,” she concluded.

The Overlord of the Mamprugu Traditional Area, the Nayiri, Naa Bohugu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, has described a chieftaincy mediation report presented by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as a “procedurally flawed” and “unilaterally imposed” document.

According to a statement dated Wednesday, December 17, and issued by the Mamprugu Traditional Council, the content of the document is contrary to the discussions held during the mediation.

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The Supreme Court of Ghana’s intervention on December 16 has effectively traded immediate electoral action for a high-stakes test of the country’s constitutional hierarchy. This move introduces a definitive pause in a crisis that was rapidly outpacing its legal boundaries. The judicial stay suspends all Electoral Commission activities, shifting the conflict’s resolution from a potential year-end ballot to a pivotal legal review scheduled for January 13, 2026.

Background: The road to annulment

The current crisis stems from a Tamale High Court ruling in November 2025, which declared the 2024 Kpandai parliamentary election results null and void. The petition, filed by the NDC’s Daniel Nsala Wakpal, alleged widespread procedural irregularities.

Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange’s ruling highlighted critical failures, including the unauthorised relocation of a collation centre and “deepened ink cancellations” on official records. The judge noted that while only 41 polling stations were scrutinised in detail, the errors were so systemic that they “rendered the records unreliable”, leading to the order for a full rerun across all 152 polling stations.

Judicial halt and expert perspectives

The Supreme Court has now frozen rerun preparations while it evaluates Matthew Nyindam’s challenge. Nyindam argues that the High Court exceeded its mandate by annulling the entire constituency’s results based on a fraction of the data.

Notably, during the December 16 hearing, the apex court also directed Nyindam’s legal team to serve court processes on the NDC candidate, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, through substituted service. This procedural order ensures the case moves forward despite difficulties in reaching the respondent personally.

Welcoming the suspension, Fatimatu Abubakar, a private legal practitioner and former Information Minister representing the NPP legal team, emphasised the necessity of the stay. “It’s in the interest of justice that where a legal issue is persistent… we do not proceed to take decisions that will force the hand of the court,” she stated.

Supporting this view, UPSA Law School lecturer Justice Abdulai described the pause as “surprising but very fair”. He noted that it prevents a “useless exercise of public resources” and warned that holding a rerun before the final application is decided could result in a newly elected MP being forced to vacate the seat just days later.

NDC response: Clarifying the status of the seat

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has met the judicial pause with a firm reminder that a legal “pause” is not a “reversal”. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Majority Chief Whip, clarified that the Supreme Court’s decision to suspend the rerun does not restore Matthew Nyindam to his former seat.

“It is a very straightforward ruling… It does not affect Nyindam’s position regarding his return to the House,” Dafeamekpor stated on December 16. “He’s not an MP. The Supreme Court has not annulled or overturned the decision of the High Court. He is no longer an MP.”

Dafeamekpor emphasised that while the December 30 rerun is on hold, the High Court’s nullification of the 2024 results remains the current legal reality. He cautioned against misinterpreting the stay as a victory for the NPP candidate, asserting that a “suspension is not co-terminous with annulment” and that Nyindam will not be recalled to the House.

NPP response: Rule of law over institutional haste

The NPP’s Director of Elections, Evans Nimako, criticised the speed with which Parliament and the Electoral Commission moved to enforce the initial ruling. He argued that the law must take precedence when results are contested, rather than rushing to declare vacancies.

Central to the NPP’s position is the interpretation of Article 99 of the 1992 Constitution. While Article 99(1) grants the High Court jurisdiction to determine if a seat has become vacant, the NPP argues that the right to appeal under Article 99(2) necessitates a stay of all enforcement actions—including reruns—until the judicial process is fully exhausted.

“Parliament will rush to communicate to the EC, and the Commission will issue a statement for a rerun. That is not the law,” Nimako stated. He asserted that the Supreme Court’s order preserves the integrity of the process, adding, “We are not in a banana republic; decisions must undergo proper judicial scrutiny before enforcement.”

Voter sentiment: The human cost of limbo

While legal teams and party officials debate technicalities, the mood in Kpandai is one of fatigue. For many voters, the constitutional standoff is secondary to the lack of local representation.

“Why is Parliament fighting the courts? It makes us lose faith in the system,” noted Aminu Idrisu, a resident of Kpandai. Another voter, Asibi Adamu, echoed this sentiment: “All these politicians are making noise while our MP can’t work. Let the courts finish the case so we can move on.”

Institutional stalemate and polling data

The Supreme Court order follows severe friction in Parliament, where Speaker Alban Bagbin previously clarified that Matthew Nyindam remained the MP until December 1, 2025. The subsequent vacancy declaration led to chaotic scenes on December 9.

Recent data from Global InfoAnalytics underscores the volatility of the constituency, showing Nyindam with a narrow lead of 50 per cent against Wakpal’s 46 per cent, a margin within the survey’s plus or minus 3.9 per cent margin of error.

Future outlook

The final ruling in January 2026 will serve as a definitive test of Ghana’s institutional balance. It will determine whether electoral integrity requires a total rerun or if the original mandate will be restored. For the people of Kpandai, the “interest of justice” remains a distant concept as they enter 2026 without a seated representative.

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A Ghanaian business firm has filed multiple petitions against the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for allegedly seizing their shares and cancelling decades of corporate records in what they describe as an unlawful attempt to strip them of control of two companies.

The management of Jonah Capital Nigeria Ltd and Houses For Africa Nigeria Ltd has petitioned both the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and Nigeria’s House of Representatives, accusing CAC boss Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN) of “expropriation,” “abuse of office,” and extrajudicial removal of directors.

In the petitions, dated December 8 and December 16, 2025, the Ghanaian investors say the CAC unilaterally invalidated all corporate filings for the two companies on December 8, reverting their status to their 2006/2007 incorporation dates. They contend the regulator’s action was taken despite an active lawsuit and a court injunction ordering the CAC to maintain the status quo.

“To our utter shock, on Monday, 8th December 2025, upon checking the company status report, we discovered that the entire corporate records of our companies had been cancelled by Mr. Magaji SAN,” one petition stated.

The company’s MD/CEO, Kojo Ansah Mensah, who signed the petitions, argues that the CAC has effectively handed “administrative victory” to the opposing party in a protracted legal battle over the ownership and development of the lucrative River Park Estate in Abuja.

The investors accuse the other party of attempting to use the altered corporate records to instruct banks to close accounts and seek political recognition from the Federal Capital Territory Minister.

They warn that the cancellations have placed the companies in automatic default of a 2023 CAC directive requiring firms with foreign participation to raise their share capital to ₦100 million.

With the records reset to 1 million shares, the group says they now face penalties, destabilised banking relationships, and potential wrongful termination of staff by persons newly installed in company filings.

The petitions argue that the Registrar-General has unlawfully exercised judicial powers that, under Nigeria’s constitution, rest solely with the courts.

They further cite legal responses from their counsel, S. I. Ameh (SAN) & Co., claiming that earlier allegations of forged documents by former directors have already been discredited by a police special investigation panel.

This latest escalation follows an earlier petition to Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, in a multipronged effort to challenge what the investors describe as regulatory overreach by the CAC.

“We trust the Commission to take a decisive stand against corruption and abuse of office by public officers,” the investors wrote, while urging the House Committee on Public Petitions to intervene and compel the CAC to reverse its administrative actions.

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Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah (L) challenged Prof Ahmed Jinapor’s claim that she was not a professor

The Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, has said that the brouhaha surrounding the academic title of Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, the Deputy Minister of Health, has been resolved.

Speaking in a recent interview on TV3, Prof Jinapor indicated that Dr Ayensu-Danquah has accepted that she is not a professor and that she cannot use the title.

He pointed out that the deputy minister dropping the title does not affect her achievements in any way.

“First of all, the honourable minister’s case has been resolved. It was unfortunate, and I say that it was due to miscommunication. I’ve always said that she’s a very accomplished person, beyond even politics. In terms of her private career, she’s somebody that, as a nation, we should be proud of.

“To some of us who have girls as children, she is somebody that we look up to,” the GTEC boss said.

He added, “The issue was resolved. I mean, closed-door, okay? We had a private conversation, and I think, as I said, it’s been resolved… She’s not a professor – there’s no dispute about it. She’s not a professor, and that does not affect her integrity relative to what she’s done to society. I believe, based on the communication that we had, she appreciates it… We have made sleeping dogs lie, so to speak.”

The GTEC boss went on to explain how the professorship title is attained, likening the title to the highest ranks in the country’s security services.

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“But unfortunate as it is, I think at the end of the day, it brings to the sphere this whole idea of ranking. I keep on saying that professorship, just like a Commissioner of Police, is a rank; it’s not a title that is attained out of academic excellence. You need to be within that industry to be able to attain that.

“Unfortunately, as it was, I think it more or less gave us an opportunity to appreciate the whole spectrum of that area of career progression. And I’ve indicated, and I want to repeat it once again, that you don’t attain that title by virtue of not being within that space. You need to have gone through the rudiments of what the architecture in that space is,” he said.

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Akosua Serwaa

Evangelist Nana Yaw Akosah, popularly known as Papa Shee, has explained why the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba’s first wife, Akosua Serwaa, and several other prominent individuals did not attend the musician’s funeral held on December 13, 2025.

Speaking in an interview on Adom TV’s morning show on December 15, 2025, Papa Shee revealed that Akosua Serwaa was in Germany at the time of the funeral and did not travel with her children to Ghana for the burial.

According to the evangelist, Akosua Serwaa was neither formally invited nor officially informed about the funeral arrangements, despite ongoing legal issues between her and a section of Daddy Lumba’s family.

“Maame Akosua Serwaa was not officially notified about the funeral date and only heard about it through hearsay,” Papa Shee claimed, adding that she chose to leave the matter in God’s hands after learning of the date indirectly.

Papa Shee further alleged that the head of Daddy Lumba’s family failed to extend invitations to some key traditional authorities in the Ashanti Region, including the Nsutahene, Parkosohene and Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

He disclosed that several close family members were also unable to attend the burial because they reside abroad. According to him, these relatives had earlier appealed for the funeral to be postponed to allow everyone to be present, but the request was not granted.

The evangelist explained that he personally stayed away from the funeral out of respect for elders who had withdrawn from the funeral arrangements, opting instead to remain at home in prayer and worship.

Daddy Lumba passed away at the Bank Hospital in Cantonments on July 26, 2025, at the age of 60 after a short illness.

The final funeral rites were attended by several prominent Ghanaians, including veteran musician Nana Acheampong, businessman Dr Osei Kwame Despite, Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Kennedy Agyapong (Kenpong), Johnson Asiedu Nketia and Dr Frank Amoakohene.

Family members present included Daddy Lumba’s children, his younger sister Faustina Fosu, the Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu and his second wife, Odo Broni.

However, Akosua Serwaa, Daddy Lumba’s elder sister Ernestina Fosu, Papa Shee and other immediate family members who were involved in a legal dispute with the Abusuapanin over the funeral arrangements were notably absent from the final burial rites.

The High Court in Accra has granted bail to Colonel Kwadwo Damoah (Rtd), former Commissioner-General of Customs and MP for Jaman South, in the ongoing criminal case brought by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over the controversial revenue assurance contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).

Colonel Damoah, the sixth accused in the case, pleaded not guilty to 10 charges against him on December 17, 2025.

He was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢50 million, with two sureties, each to be justified. Additional conditions attached to the bail include the deposit of his passport and all travel documents at the court registry, placement on the Ghana Immigration Service stop list at all ports of entry, submission of copies of Ghana Cards and valid identification by sureties, and weekly reporting to the lead investigator in the case.

However, the court ordered that the enforcement of these bail conditions be suspended until December 31, 2025, to give Colonel Damoah sufficient time to secure sureties and fully comply with the requirements. Until that date, he remains subject to the bail conditions previously imposed by the OSP.

The prosecution did not oppose the grant of bail but objected to the defence’s request for additional time to meet the bail conditions, arguing that the court session provided ample time for compliance. Despite the objection, the court exercised its discretion to suspend enforcement of the bail terms.

Colonel Damoah is among those charged alongside former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta with substantive and conspiracy counts, including causing financial loss to the state and using public office for profit. The charges relate to a revenue assurance deal between GRA and SML, which allegedly caused the state a loss of over GH¢1.4 billion.

The case has been adjourned to January 29, 2026, for further proceedings.

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