This development marks a notable shift in market sentiment and is likely to set a precedent for other business sectors that rely heavily on imports and foreign exchange dynamics.
In a significant move aimed at supporting government efforts to stabilize the economy, the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has instructed its members to reduce the prices of vehicle spare parts following the recent appreciation of the Ghana Cedi against the US Dollar.
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PAMEPI Women in Tech Ghana, a dynamic initiative under the Paabinaa Meriga Peace Initiative (PAMEPI), is breaking barriers and building futures by leading the charge to close gender and regional gaps in digital literacy and ICT capacity.
With 17 active student chapters across Ghana’s universities and strong partnerships with RWTH Aachen University (Germany), AmaliTech, and the Swiss Embassy in Ghana, PAMEPI is reshaping the future of tech education, one school at a time.
Recognizing the severe lack of functional and sustainable ICT infrastructure in underserved areas, PAMEPI launched this bold initiative to empower schools and students where it’s needed most.
Project Goals:
• Install over 2,100 computers across selected schools in the northern regions
• Impact more than 31,000 students
• Renovate ICT rooms in partner schools
• Provide teacher training and technical support
• Total Project Value: €1.5+ million
With €300,000 worth of equipment and installations, Phase One officially launched at Business Senior High School (BISCO), Tamale, a historic leap toward digital inclusion in Northern Ghana.
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the walls of BISCO came alive as history unfolded, not just for the school, but for the entire Northern, Savannah, and Upper West Regions.
The atmosphere buzzed with hope, pride, and the fulfillment of a long-awaited promise: the official launch of the ComputerLabs Ghana Demo Pilot Project, a groundbreaking step toward bridging the digital divide.
The arrival of the Overlord Chief of Tamale and the Tamale Traditional Council added a deeply cultural touch, with rich traditional gestures and protocol setting the tone for the event.
The excitement peaked when Dr Sofo Tanko Rashid, CEO of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), fondly known as “Mr. Computer,” entered to a thunderous standing ovation.
BISCO’s Headmaster expressed heartfelt gratitude, declaring the new lab “a dream come true.” He highlighted the school’s growing population and urged support for more computer labs to meet their digital ambitions.
The new facility features:
• 50 high-speed desktop computers with LED monitors
• 4G internet connectivity
• GES-approved educational software
• Teacher training programs
• Regular maintenance and technical support
Mr Pim de Bokx, General Manager of ComputerLab Ghana, shared the project’s evolution, beginning with operations in Greater Accra.
He emphasized a major national challenge: the lack of sustained technical support in school ICT labs, which hinders meaningful ICT education.
He described the Tamale launch as a pivotal milestone, made possible through strategic collaboration with PAMEPI Women in Tech Ghana and Kangme Yiri Foundation.
He reaffirmed ComputerLab Ghana’s long-term commitment to delivering technical support and ICT empowerment in underserved communities.
Chief Fuseini Yakubu, Executive Director of PAMEPI Women in Tech Ghana, and Songsim Naa of Tamale, shared emotionally:
“We have seen teachers using stones to explain what a computer mouse is. No more. This lab is not just furniture and screens, it is a bridge to dignity and dreams.”
He envisioned a future where girls in Tamale become digital entrepreneurs, students with disabilities learn without barriers, and inclusion fuels innovation.
Dr Sofo Tanko Rashid of GIFEC echoed the government’s commitment to the President’s One Million Coders Vision. To loud applause, he pledged 20 brand-new laptops to BISCO, thrilling students and teachers alike.
The representative of the Regional Director of Education praised the initiative as a model of policy-aligned innovation, urging its expansion across all districts.
The BISCO Board Chairman described the moment as “a generational leap”, affirming that students now have the tools to compete globally.
The PTA Chairman echoed the sentiment, encouraging parents to safeguard the investment and ensure its long-term impact.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Overlord Chief of Tamale, the CEO of GIFEC, and project partners marked a triumphant moment. The message was clear: the future is already here, and it’s being coded in Tamale.
Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has highlighted the continent’s abundant innovation potential, emphasizing that the primary challenge lies in establishing systems and ecosystems that can scale and sustain these innovations.
Speaking at the Cambridge Africa Business Conference themed ‘Africa’s Digital Transformation: Building Resilient Economies Through Innovation,’ on Saturday, May 17, 2025, Dr. Bawumia stated, “Africa does not lack innovation. We lack systems that scale it. We do not lack ideas. We lack ecosystems that reward and retain them. We do not lack ambition. We lack access to capital, infrastructure, and trust.”
He pointed out that while Africa has a wealth of creative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit, the absence of supportive structures—such as reliable infrastructure, access to capital, and a culture of trust—hinders the growth and sustainability of these ventures.
Dr. Bawumia also envisioned a future where African innovations transcend borders and are integrated into the global economy.
He proposed scenarios such as a tech start-up in Nairobi serving clients in São Paulo, or a shea butter cooperative in Tamale selling directly to buyers in Tokyo using blockchain traceability.
He emphasised that Africa’s innovations should not be viewed as exceptions but as the norm.
He urged African nations to focus on building robust systems and ecosystems that can nurture and scale innovations, thereby unlocking the continent’s full economic potential.
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The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest and return of a well-known robbery suspect, Adinda Abdul Mujibu, who had been on the run after several high-profile robberies in wealthy parts of Accra from 2022 to 2024.
At a press briefing on Saturday, May 17, police said Mujibu, also known as Rashid Bawa, Maxwell, Papa Rich, and Dawa, was caught in Togo and handed over to Ghanaian authorities on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Economist and Professor of Finance, Godfred Bokpin has expressed doubts about the feasibility of the government’s proposed 24-hour economy policy, citing persistent inefficiencies in the country’s electric power sector.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Newsfile programme on Saturday, [May 17, 2025], Professor Bokpin said the current state of power supply makes it difficult to sustain basic operations, raising concerns about the viability of extending economic activity around the clock.
“We are not even getting power for our eight-hour economy,” he said in reference to ongoing power outages affecting various parts of the country. “So I suppose they [the government] will regret that particular promise because it doesn’t look like they can fulfil it.”
Professor Bokpin described losses in electricity distribution as a major challenge, noting that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) records losses of about 40 per cent, well above international averages. According to him, such levels of loss make it difficult to charge realistic tariffs that reflect the cost of supply.
“Even 15 per cent is high, but 40 per cent is criminal,” he stated.
He added that revenue collection remains a concern, with nearly 15 per cent of billed electricity going unpaid.
He said this situation is compounded by non-payment from some ministries, departments and agencies, as well as installations that operate without meters.
Professor Bokpin questioned how a 24-hour economy could be supported under such conditions, adding that power supply disruptions affect all sectors regardless of political or social affiliation. “When your power goes off, it doesn’t discriminate,” he said.
He suggested the inclusion of private sector participation in electricity distribution and revenue collection to help address operational inefficiencies.
He clarified that this approach would not require privatising ECG entirely, as the government could still retain ownership while allowing private operators to handle specific functions.
“Government can still be the sole shareholder, but we need private sector efficiency,” he said. “There are procurement issues, revenue shortfalls and internal system weaknesses that need to be addressed.”
Professor Bokpin also called for clarity on the government’s position regarding ECG under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reform programme.
He said the Cabinet is expected to take a decision on the role of private participation, and that any such decision should be communicated clearly to the public to avoid confusion.
“Ghana needs help. We cannot continue with this model,” he said. “There must be reforms if the energy sector is to support economic transformation.”
L-R: The late Prof Atta Mills, Oliver Barker-Vormawor and President John Mahama
Private legal practitioner and civil activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has revealed that he wrote the speech delivered by President John Dramani Mahama to Parliament following the passing of late president Professor John Evans Atta Mills in 2012.
According to him, Raymond Atuguba, who was close to the then Vice President, asked him to write the speech at a time when he was a student at the University of Ghana, Legon, preparing for law school.
Barker-Vormawor recounted that he received the request late at night and had to forgo sleep to complete the speech in time for President Mahama to deliver it the next morning in his address to Parliament and the nation.
“I’m most proud of John Mahama’s address to Parliament after Mills died because I wrote that speech. We didn’t know each other at the time, but Raymond Atuguba asked me to write it.
“I was in Legon, preparing to enter law school, so I had to write it overnight. I slept on the floor, speechwriting is hard,” he said in an interview with Kafui Dey.
He added that he was especially proud of the speech, describing it as the most bipartisan address he had ever heard, as it embodied a vision of national renewal in the wake of the president’s death.
“In that moment, I was channeling everything I believed into the speech. It’s the most bipartisan address I’ve ever heard. I felt that Mills’ death should offer us a chance for renewal, my own aspirations and hopes poured into that document,” he noted.
President Atta Mills passed away on July 24, 2012, at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra, just three days after his 68th birthday. Then-Vice President John Mahama was sworn in as President and later won the 2012 general elections.
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Political Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor highlights his work with prominent leaders, particularly drafting H. E John Mahama’s parliamentary address, after the death of the late Former President, John Evans Atta Mills, considering it as his most notable achievement. pic.twitter.com/d00rpv4M5S
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International anti-corruption actor, Raphael Godlove Ahenu, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to prioritise effective resource governance to build a resilient economy for job creation and poverty reduction.
“In fact, resetting the sector remains crucial, as the nation’s economy rebound,” he told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview in Sunyani and lauded the President, urging the government to push long-term economic resilience through realistic monetary policies.
Ahenu, also the Founder of the Sunyani-based Global Media Foundation (GloMeF), an anti-corruption media advocacy Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) argued that the nation natural resources had huge potential to “lift millions out of poverty if properly managed with transparency, accountability and sustainability.”
He said the GloMeF worked to improve the socio-economic livelihoods of the vulnerable in society, targeting adolescents, saying the “nation’s economy is gasping for relief and the quickest and most effective oxygen we can give it lies in our resource sector.”
President Mahama must therefore make it a central pillar of his administration to reform, as his government put the nation on the edge for economic recovery and rebound, he advised.
Ahenu said decades of “poor oversight, corruption, weak regulatory enforcement, and inequitable distribution of resource revenues have undermined the country’s development efforts.”
“It’s unacceptable that while our lands are rich in gold, bauxite, oil, and other natural resources, the majority of our people continue living in deprivation and abject poverty,” he said.
For Ahenu’s view, strategic reforms in the mining, oil, and forestry sectors supported by strong institutions and citizen engagement could dramatically improve revenue mobilization, curb illicit financial flows, and promote inclusive growth.
“Resetting the resource sector will not only restore investor confidence but also secure funds for education, healthcare, and infrastructure,” he stated, adding “it’s the foundation for building a resilient and self-reliant economy too.”
Mr Ahenu advocated implementation of stronger monitoring mechanisms, community participation in resource management, and transparency in contracts and revenue utilization, recommending the review of existing mining agreements, and thereby tightening environmental regulations to safeguard communities affected by extractive activities.
His advocacy comes in the wake of many Ghanaians demanding greater accountability in the management of the nation’s wealth.
Ahenu also called on the Civil Society community and the media to hold the government accountable, by ensuring that the nation’s natural riches benefited all, and just not privileged for few.
Captain Smart, the well-known and outspoken TV and radio presenter, has finally opened up about why he took a sudden break from his morning show on Onua TV. During a recent live broadcast, which also marked his birthday, he surprised viewers by announcing his decision to step away from the media scene.
In a video shared by journalist Akua Sarpomaa, Captain Smart revealed that he was simply tired. He explained that the pressure from his demanding job had become overwhelming, and he needed time off to rest and recuperate. Appearing visibly drained, he admitted that the stress was affecting both his health and emotions.
The veteran broadcaster also confirmed that he is currently in discussions with the management of Onua TV regarding his future with the station. While he hinted that he might return, his tone left some uncertainty, which only added to fans’ concerns.
Captain Smart took the opportunity to express his gratitude to his followers and team members for their unwavering support over the years. He also thanked Beatrice Agyemang, the Group CEO of Media General, and the company’s lawyer, Sena Edekor, for their continued backing.
Captain Smart joined Onua TV in June 2021 after departing from Angel FM, where controversies surrounding his outspoken criticism of government officials had led to his departure. At Onua TV, he faced multiple legal battles with public figures.
Fans are heartbroken over his absence, with many expressing that the morning show won’t be the same without him. Some have even pleaded for his return, stating that he is the main reason they tune into Onua TV.
As of now, Captain Smart’s future with Onua TV remains unclear, but it’s evident that he needs some time to rest and recover.
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The Nigerian businessman Ben Peters was arrested in Kanda, which is close to the presidential residence, Jubilee House. The operation was a public one featuring Ghana’s National Security, Military, and Police. The dramatic arrest, which happened in tense circumstances, has made people worry about national security when outsiders are in key government areas.
Citi Newsroom said that Peters was at the centre of a standoff because he had parked his cars in front of the door to the Aurora Apartments, making it hard for other residents to get in. Officials, such as Richard Jakpa and Mustapha Gbande, who is the Vice Director of Operations for the Presidency, started a coordinated reaction to the disturbance.
Peters tried to avoid being arrested by hiding and holding up security staff. No one could move until Ibrahim Mahama, President Akufo-Addo’s brother, showed up and helped calm things down. With his help, Peters and a few of his armed friends were successfully arrested.
National Security has stated that the vehicles involved in the incident have been taken away. Peters’ intentions are still not clear, but probes are still going on. People are more worried than ever about the risks that unchecked foreigners may pose when they are near important government assets because of this incident.
Sources: CitiNewsroom
Hairstyles are a powerful form of self-expression that go beyond trends and fashion. Whether you’re trying a new cut or updating your current look, your hair reflects your personality, confidence, and lifestyle. From bold and edgy to classic and refined, there is a perfect hairstyle for everyone.
Hairstyles for Women
For women with curly or textured hair, embracing natural curls remains a strong trend. Styles such as twist-outs, braid-outs, and curly afros celebrate texture and versatility. Braided styles like box braids, cornrows, and Fulani braids are both fashionable and protective for natural hair.
Hairstyles for Men
Men’s hairstyles have become equally expressive. The fade cut, particularly high or skin fades, continues to be popular. When combined with styles like the pompadour or quiff, it creates a bold, modern look. For a more relaxed appearance, the textured crop or messy fringe suits natural textures and requires little maintenance. Men with longer hair may opt for shoulder-length waves, man buns, or undercuts for a trendy, contemporary style.
Ultimately, your hairstyle should enhance your features and reflect your true self.
Legal experts say this is more than a scandal—it’s a constitutional breach. Under Article 284 of the Constitution, public officials must avoid conflicts of interest.
In a scandal that threatens to shake the very foundation of Ghana’s democratic pillars, suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, finds herself engulfed in a firestorm of corruption allegations—accused of turning the Judiciary into a personal empire for her family’s financial gain.
Ghanaian youngster Jerry Afriyie extended his impressive form in Spain’s Primera Federación with a decisive goal on Saturday, helping CD Lugo secure a crucial 2-0 victory against Zamora CF.
The win brings Lugo closer to safety as the season nears its end, intensifying their fight against relegation.
At just 18 years old, Afriyie has now contributed two goals and an assist in his last four matches, making a significant impact during this critical phase for Lugo.
Saturday’s performance highlighted his growing influence, with a moment of brilliance that effectively sealed the three points for his side.
The breakthrough came in the 38th minute when Zamora defender Kike, under pressure, headed a set-piece delivery into his own net.
Lugo maintained control, keeping Zamora on the back foot while searching for a second goal.
That second goal arrived midway through the second half, thanks to Afriyie’s superb vision and technique. Picking up a long pass near the center circle, he calmly lifted the ball over the advancing Zamora goalkeeper with exquisite composure and timing.
Despite Ghanaian midfielder Eugene Frimpong’s introduction for Zamora in the second half, the visitors couldn’t mount a comeback.
With this victory, Lugo moves a step closer to avoiding relegation, with Afriyie’s form likely to play a pivotal role in their survival quest.
Residents of Kananto, Kabampe, Gurupe, and Sayiri in the Apilso Electoral Area of the West Gonja Municipality have called on mobile network providers and the government to urgently extend reliable mobile coverage to their communities.
For decades, these communities have endured persistent network challenges. The only consistent signal is located at a single spot along the main road, where residents must gather to make or receive calls.
Speaking to Channel One News on Saturday, May 17, frustrated residents expressed dismay over the situation, particularly in an era defined by rapid technological advancement. They say the lack of a reliable network forces them to leave their homes and walk to the roadside just to access basic communication services, a routine they say puts their safety at risk.
“The lack of network is affecting teaching and learning. Businesses are also suffering. People can’t do online work or get updates in real time.”
Beyond personal inconvenience, the poor connectivity significantly impacts daily life. Residents say the lack of service delays access to critical information and hampers local business operations.
Mumuni Mohammed, Assemblyman for the Apilso Electoral Area, emphasised the severe impact of the poor network on the community, explaining that residents have no choice but to walk to the roadside to access basic telecommunication services, which limits their access to timely and vital information.
He added that the connectivity gap disrupts online businesses, hampers academic research, and undermines effective teaching and learning.
“The poor network here is affecting us. People have to walk to the roadside just to make a call or receive information. It’s not safe, and it wastes a lot of time.
“It’s also affecting our youth and students, who can’t do proper research or access online learning. Even small businesses that rely on the internet are struggling. We’re being left behind,”he added.
The manager of deceased highlife musician, Dada KD, has revealed that he was found unconscious at home and transported to three different hospitals before a physician could be found to treat him.
Speaking on the ‘Entertainment Review’ show on Peace 104.3 FM on Saturday, May 17, 2025, Dada KD’s manager, identified as King Pee, said an associate at the musician’s Dansoman home found him unconscious and called a taxi driver who lived nearby to help transport him to the hospital for treatment.
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The police in the Volta Region last Tuesday (May 13) intercepted a petrol tanker travelling from Madina in Accra to Jasikan, which was loaded with cocoa beans and not fuel.
It was believed the cocoa beans were meant for smuggling into neighbouring Togo.
The vehicle with registration number, GN 3801-13, has been impounded, while the driver [name withheld] has been granted bail and is assisting the police in the investigations.
A police spokesman disclosed this to Graphic Online in Ho on Saturday (May 17).
The spokesman said the interception of the vehicle in the Peki enclave, followed a tip-off.
Meanwhile, the massive quantity of the cocoa beans had been handed over to the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), the spokesman added.
The spokesman said a serious manhunt was underway for the owner of the tanker.
Dr Kwame Nkrumah (L) when Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai (L) told him he had been removed from power
At Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary durbar at the Jubilee House, President John Dramani Mahama recently announced that declassified United States intelligence showed that America’s CIA orchestrated the overthrow of the country’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
Details of the events that transpired on 24 February 1966, when Dr Nkrumah was overthrown, disclosed that he was on his way to China when a joint military and police coup d’état masterminded by the Americans led to his removal.
The details of the sequence of events, shared by Ask Ghana Media on X, indicated that while Ghana’s first president was unaware that he had been removed, his Chinese counterpart, Premier Zhou Enlai, was aware and was contemplating how to break the news to him.
After Nkrumah arrived at the Beijing Airport, the then-Chinese premier received him warmly and took him to the state guesthouse.
Upon reaching the guesthouse, Zhou Enlai secretly showed Dr Nkrumah a report of the coup, but he (Nkrumah) could not believe his eyes.
“At Beijing Airport, Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai braved the cold wind, awaiting the arrival of Ghana’s First President, Kwame Nkrumah. Unbeknownst to Nkrumah, Enlai had already received news of the coup in Ghana. Enlai was not only concerned about how to break the news to his guest but also how to navigate this delicate diplomatic problem.
“When Nkrumah’s plane finally landed in Beijing, he was warmly received by Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, who escorted him to the state guesthouse. In the reception room, Zhou Enlai discreetly informed Nkrumah of the shocking news: a coup had taken place in Ghana. He showed Nkrumah a message from a foreign news agency. Initially, Nkrumah struggled to accept this reality,” part of the post reads.
As Dr Nkrumah began reading the report, the reality sank in, and his silence and expression showed his disappointment.
“However, as he read the message, the truth slowly sank in. Overwhelmed, he bowed his head… trembling, yet remarkably composed.”
After hearing the news of the coup, the majority of the government officials who accompanied Dr Kwame Nkrumah to China, including the then Foreign Affairs Minister, Alex Quaison-Sackey, deserted him, fearing the consequences of associating with him.
Quaison-Sackey, whom Nkrumah sent to protest his removal at a meeting of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now African Union (AU), in Addis Ababa, Kenya, flew instead to Accra, where he pledged his loyalty to the new military government.
It was the then President of Guinea, Sekou Touré, who came to Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s rescue, offering him political asylum and co-presidency.
Ghana’s first president lived in Guinea till his demise in 1972.
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When Nkrumah’s plane finally landed in Beijing, he was warmly received by Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, who escorted him to the state guesthouse. In the reception room, Zhou Enlai discreetly informed Nkrumah of the shocking news: a coup had taken place in Ghana. He showed… pic.twitter.com/BgAiVwWuWH
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The coup itself was welcomed in Ghana with far more enthusiasm than had been the case for independence. Only the Presidential Guard put up a brief resistance, and within 24 hours the coup was over. Nkrumah’s statue outside Parliament House, which proclaimed him the founder… pic.twitter.com/48K4QwqavF
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Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s influence extended even to Guinea’s currency, with his image appearing on the Guinean syli note and coin, specifically the 5-Sylis note and 1000 Sylis coin, between 1971 and 1985. pic.twitter.com/x6Hoi4tsD1
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A dispute arose between President Sékou Touré of Guinea and Colonel Ignatius Acheampong, the leader of Ghana’s military government, which had seized power in another coup in January 1972.
While Touré, who had granted Nkrumah political asylum, wanted to bury him in Guinea,… pic.twitter.com/PiyEwRXrM9
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Sékou Touré refused to release Kwame Nkrumah’s body until the Ghanaian government agreed to certain conditions. Since the Romanians had sent the body to Guinea, Touré was in a strong position to dictate his terms. The conditions were as follows:
1) Rehabilitation and… pic.twitter.com/mc9KmKMyI1
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As the quarrel drew attention from the international press, African leaders intervened to persuade Sékou Touré to release Kwame Nkrumah’s body. Presidents William Tolbert of Liberia, Siaka Stevens of Sierra Leone, and General Yakubu Gowon of Nigeria urged Touré to return… pic.twitter.com/e1g1B3vfeL
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The third and final burial of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Wednesday, July 1, 1992. pic.twitter.com/P9v5woEJxQ
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The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), a key watchdog over the country’s oil revenues, has been stripped of its petroleum funding following a legal amendment by the current government.
The change, assented to by President John Dramani Mahama on April 2, revises the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA) – Amended Act, 2015, specifically Sections 21 and 57, removing a crucial source of financial support that once ensured PIAC’s independence and effectiveness.
The Amended Act 2015 stipulated that a minimum 70 percent of the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) – which is the portion of petroleum receipts approved by parliament to support the national budget for a financial year – should be used for public investment expenditure.
This, according to the law, must be consistent with a long-term national development plan.
It also directed that PIAC’s annual budget, submitted for inclusion in the national budget for each financial year, should be charged on the ABFA.
However, the new provision – which has sparked concern among civil society advocates about the future independence of PIAC – alters the Act, which had guaranteed PIAC a slice of oil proceeds to fund its oversight work.
The PRMA (Amended), 2025 (Act 1138) provides as follows: Section 21 of Act 815 amended – The Petroleum Revenue Management Act, 2011 (Act 815), referred to in this Act as the ‘principal enactment’, is amended by the substitution of section 21, “Use of the Annual Budget Funding Amount”.
It goes further to state that the ABFA is part of the national budget and its use and expenditure are subject to the same budgetary processes which are necessary to ensure efficient allocation, responsible use and effective monitoring of expenditure.
According to the latest revision, “The use of annual allocations of the Annual Budget Funding Amount shall be (a) to maximise the rate of economic development; (b) to promote equality of economic opportunity with a view to ensuring the well-being of citizens; (c) to undertake even and balanced development of the regions; and (d) guided by a medium-term expenditure framework (aligned with a long-term national development plan) approved by parliament.”
It also stated that: “For any financial year, (a) The annual budget funding amount shall be used for infrastructure development; and (b) A maximum of five percent of the amount in paragraph (a) shall be allocated to the District Assembly Common Fund for the purpose of infrastructure development”.
For Section 57 of Act 815 amended, the latest revision states: “The principal enactment is amended in section 57 by the repeal of subsection (3)”.
This development, according to the Africa Senior Programme Officer-Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), Denis Gyeyir, takes PIAC a decade backward to pre-2015 days when PIAC funding was at the pleasure of the Ministry of Finance.
“The Committee, in most cases, had to rely on oversight actors and media advocates who had to ‘make noise’ before funds would be disbursed for PIAC’s work. One does not expect that the Minister of Finance, who is subject to PIAC’s oversight mandate, would be given the discretion on PIAC’s funding.”
Mr. Gyeyir contends that the decision also reflects a lack of consultation in the amendment process, wherein PIAC itself – as a key stakeholder – was not consulted in such a major decision that impacts its work.
Although the law refers to a ‘long-term national development plan’, Mr. Gyeyir argued that no such binding plan exists, only medium-term frameworks, making alignment impossible in practice.
He noted that the amendment reflects a lack of political will to adopt or comply with a long-term development strategy.
Mr. Gyeyir further criticised government’s decision to eliminate the priority area provision, saying it undermines the ABFA’s intended.
“Over the years, categorising priority areas has allowed for all kinds of spending – often leading to a long list of projects that receive limited funding and remain incomplete for years,” he said.
While he acknowledged that the amendment’s exclusive focus on infrastructure resolves past controversies over recurrent spending such as high allocations to Free SHS, it does little to solve the deeper issue of ABFA being spread too thin across numerous projects… many of which stall due to inadequate funding.
He added that the amendment process itself is shrouded in secrecy, noting that a comprehensive PRMA review initiated in 2019 could have been a better foundation. “The issues go beyond ABFA spending. They touch the entire framework for managing petroleum revenues,” he said, warning that a piecemeal approach risks entrenching inefficiencies instead of fixing them.
The Executive Director-Centre for Social Impact Studies (CeSIS), Mr. Robert Tanti Ali, similarly argued that PIAC’s ability to carry out its mandate of holding state actors accountable for the utilisation of petroleum revenues will be greatly impaired.
“The PRMA was promulgated and guided by a desire to avoid the mistakes in the mining sector. The current arrangement regarding the PRMA pushes PIAC back to the very space where its creation was meant to avoid,” he observed.
“Government is failing to think outside the box when it comes to the utilisation of petroleum revenues. It is consumed by a strong desire to use petroleum revenues for prosecuting its Big Push agenda, without realising the long-term harm it is doing to other key sectors of the economy that have traditionally relied on petroleum revenues. Ultimately, Ghanaians will be worse for it, sadly,” he stated.
PIAC has yet to officially comment on the latest development, despite the recent launch of its 2024 Annual Report.
Ghana midfielder, Ibrahim Sulemana
Ibrahim Sulemana’s rise in Italian football continues to gather momentum after being named Man of the Match in Atalanta’s pulsating 3-2 victory over Genoa on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Serie A.
The Ghanaian midfielder delivered a performance full of maturity, flair, and decisive impact at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, marking his second consecutive game with a goal — and this time, a truly spectacular one.
Making only his second league start of the season, Sulemana showcased the kind of composure and technique that belies his 21 years.
Just two minutes into the second half, with Atalanta trailing 1-0, Sulemana brought his side level with a goal that will be remembered for its sheer audacity and execution.
Controlling a lofted pass on his chest outside the box, he allowed the ball to bounce once before unleashing a fierce half-volley that rocketed into the far bottom corner.
Beyond the goal, Sulemana was instrumental in midfield — breaking up play, distributing passes with intelligence, and pressing with intensity.
His energy and determination set the tone for Atalanta’s comeback, capped off by goals from Daniel Maldini and Mateo Retegui.
This standout performance earned him the Man of the Match award, further cementing his reputation as one of Ghana’s brightest prospects.
Reports indicate that Nana Ama McBrown may have responded to Captain Smart’s dismissal from Onua TV, and if the accounts are accurate, her reaction was pointed. The acclaimed actress and television personality is said to have linked his exit to challenges she previously faced at Media General.
Sources familiar with the matter allege that McBrown claimed Captain Smart had once misled the company’s CEO about her, accusing her of frequent lateness and poor audience reception for her show. These allegations reportedly created tension within the network and may have influenced her eventual departure. Now, with Captain Smart no longer at the station, McBrown is rumored to see it as a form of poetic justice.
She allegedly remarked, “This is God’s way of paying him back. He won’t find work at any media house again!”—a statement suggesting deep resentment and a sense of vindication.
Captain Smart’s termination has sparked public debate, with speculation ranging from political motivations to internal conflicts stemming from his controversial commentary style. A known figure in political discourse, he has frequently found himself in the spotlight for his bold statements.
Reactions to McBrown’s reported comments have been mixed. Some view them as justified, pointing to her own difficult experience at the network. Others argue that both individuals were caught in broader internal issues and suggest Media General’s management bears some responsibility.
Despite the drama, McBrown’s media career remains strong. She continues to thrive on Onua Showtime and maintains a prominent role in Ghana’s entertainment industry. Meanwhile, Captain Smart’s next move remains uncertain, with observers watching closely to see whether he returns to broadcasting or pursues a different path.
The situation underscores the intricate relationships and behind-the-scenes tensions that shape Ghana’s media landscape, where professional rivalry, leadership decisions, and public narratives often intersect.
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In a startling development that has sent ripples through Ghana’s political and security landscape, Elizabeth Agyakwa, a prominent figure in the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been declared wanted by the National Security apparatus. The charges against her are grave, with authorities citing her involvement in orchestrating a dangerous threat against national peace and stability.
The controversy erupted following a viral video, widely circulated on social media platforms, in which Agyakwa allegedly made inflammatory remarks that incited public unrest. In the footage, she is heard urging supporters to take extreme actions against government officials, a call that many interpret as a direct incitement to violence. The video has since been removed from most platforms, but not before it garnered significant attention and sparked widespread condemnation.
National Security swiftly responded to the incident, labeling Agyakwa’s statements as a clear and present danger to the nation’s security. In a statement released shortly after the video’s circulation, the security agency emphasized the severity of the threat posed by such rhetoric, warning that any attempts to destabilize the country would be met with the full force of the law.
Legal experts have weighed in on the matter, noting that while freedom of speech is a fundamental right, it does not extend to speech that incites violence or poses a threat to public order. They argue that the charges against Agyakwa are consistent with existing laws that criminalize incitement to violence and other acts that jeopardize national security.
The political ramifications of this development are significant. Agyakwa, known for her vocal criticism of the current administration, has long been a thorn in the side of the ruling party. Her arrest could galvanize her supporters, potentially leading to mass protests and further political polarization. Conversely, the government’s firm stance may be seen as a necessary action to uphold the rule of law and maintain public order.
All eyes are on the National Security’s next move as the situation develops. The agency has indicated that efforts are underway to locate and apprehend Agyakwa. In the meantime, the public remains divided, with some applauding the government’s decisive response to perceived threats while others express concern about the state’s potential overreach. This incident underscores the delicate balance between safeguarding national security and upholding democratic freedoms. It serves as a stark reminder of the power of words and the responsibilities that come with public discourse.
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Dressing for church calls for elegance, modesty, and a sense of cultural pride. African print fabrics such as Ankara, Kente, and Kitenge offer the perfect blend of vibrant colors, bold patterns, and timeless style. These outfits are not only fashionable but also reflect heritage and decency, making them ideal for worship settings.
1. Peplum Tops and Skirts
A well-tailored Ankara peplum top paired with a matching high-waist skirt creates a flattering and respectful look. This combination accentuates the waist while maintaining a graceful appearance.
2. Flare Gown Dresses
Flare gowns made from African prints with modest necklines and long or three-quarter sleeves provide comfort and elegance. They flow beautifully, making them ideal for church gatherings.
3. Ankara Midi Dresses
Midi-length Ankara dresses with structured sleeves or ruffled hems offer a polished and stylish look. Paired with closed-toe heels and simple accessories, they strike the perfect balance between modesty and trend.
4. Ankara Jumpsuits with Cape Sleeves
For a contemporary twist, opt for a tailored Ankara jumpsuit with dramatic cape sleeves. This outfit offers a bold yet respectful expression of modern African fashion.
5. Wrapper and Blouse Sets
A traditional favorite, especially among older women, the wrapper and blouse set provides a sophisticated and comfortable option. It embodies cultural elegance and timeless charm.
Whether you prefer modern cuts or classic styles, African print outfits allow you to honor your faith and heritage in style. Let your Sunday attire speak of grace, dignity, and vibrant tradition.
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has announced that the government’s crackdown on organised street begging will soon be extended to other regions across the country, following a major enforcement operation in Accra that led to the arrest of over 2,200 foreign nationals.
In a Facebook post, the Minister revealed that the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), in a coordinated, intelligence-led operation, apprehended 2,241 foreign nationals suspected of being involved in organised street begging within the Greater Accra Region.
Nigerian musician Davido has once again reminded fans and critics alike that when it comes to living lavishly, he’s in a league of his own.
In a new viral video, the music icon casually revealed that his diamond-studded teeth are worth a jaw-dropping $500,000, approximately N800 million, while his equally dazzling diamond chain sits comfortably at $2 million, which translates to around N3.2 billion.
The revelation, which has since sparked a flurry of online reactions, finds some netizens in awe of his opulence while others question the value and necessity of such extravagant purchases. But for Davido, this is nothing new.
The singer, currently enjoying success with his latest release 5ive, has never been one to shy away from the finer things in life.
From flaunting his collection of Rolls-Royces and Lamborghinis to showing off private jets and custom jewelry, Davido’s life is one shimmering showcase of wealth and success.
Only recently, he gave fans a closer look at his new diamond-encrusted tooth via social media, adding yet another layer to his ever-growing archive of luxury indulgences.
Yet behind the glitz and glamor lies a man whose brand is deeply interwoven with affluence, style, and bold self-expression.
The heartbreaking incident took place last Sunday morning in the family’s home.
Kwame, a 38-year-old construction worker, was reportedly furious when his son Kofi refused to go to church with him and his wife, Abena Asare.
According to neighbors and family sources, Kofi had previously expressed a desire to stay home on Saturdays, which caused tension between him and his father, who was a strong believer in attending church regularly.
“I kept telling my son that we must attend church as a family, but he would always make excuses,” said Kwame, who appeared remorseful when speaking to police after his arrest.
“I never thought it would end this way. I just wanted him to understand the importance of going to church.”
On that fateful Sunday, Kwame became enraged when Kofi refused again.
Witnesses say the father and son argued intensely, and in a fit of anger, Kwame grabbed Kofi by the neck and strangled him.
Abena, the mother, was present in the room and watched in horror as her son struggled for his life.
Despite her desperate attempts to intervene, she was too frightened to stop her husband.
“I tried to pull him away, but Kwame was too strong. He just wouldn’t let go,” Abena said tearfully when speaking to the police.
“I kept begging him to stop, but it was too late.”
The tragic event ended with Kofi collapsing unconscious.
Neighbors quickly called the authorities, but by the time they arrived, the young boy had already died.
Kwame was arrested and charged with murder, while Abena has been left devastated, unable to comprehend the loss of her son and the violent act committed by her husband.
“I can’t believe this is happening. Kofi was my only child, and now he’s gone,” Abena cried, speaking to reporters outside her home.
The incident has sparked outrage and disbelief within the Takoradi community. Many are questioning how such an act of violence could happen within a family.
Local leaders and religious leaders have called for more support for families facing tensions over religious beliefs, urging parents to find peaceful ways to resolve conflicts with their children.
“I’ve never heard of anything like this before,” said a local resident, who wished to remain anonymous.
“It’s a sad day for Takoradi, and for Ghana as a whole.”
The case is currently under investigation, and Kwame Asare remains in police custody, awaiting trial.
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Ghana’s national currency Cedi sees a significant rebound, driven by improved sentiment, gold accumulation, and trade policy shifts.
Inusah Fuseini is a former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources
Former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has taken a swipe at critics, especially proponents of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) who have said that the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, does not deserve credit for the gains the Ghana cedi has made against the US dollar and other foreign currencies.
Speaking during a panel discussion on ChannelOne TV on May 17, 2025, Inusah Fuseini laughed at the assertion when it was repeated by the Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama.
Dr Mahama suggested that the ongoing appreciation of the Ghana cedi could happen no matter who was finance minister.
Inusah Fuseini, who is a former MP for Tamale Central, asked Dr Mahama why the cedi did not make such gains during the tenure of former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta.
“Kabiru said any finance minister could do what Ato is doing. But why didn’t Ken Ofori-Att do this? Why?” he asked.
The former Tamale Central legislator refuted the assertion that the Ghana cedi did not experience such gains under Ofori-Atta because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Covid brought in more resources than what we could even get in normal times. Covid brought in more than $3 billion and that was even external.
“The resources that we were able to mobilise internally were about $1 billion. If you add the Central Bank’s release to the government, you will come to realise that Covid was a blessing to the NPP government because they got a lot of resources. But what did they do with those resources?” he quizzed.
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Ghanaian media personality, Paul Adom-Otchere
Ghanaian media personality and former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Ltd (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, has clarified recent social media reports alleging that he is associated with individuals in the LGBTQ community.
According to him, he has never been gay and will never be, contrary to the claims circulating online.
“There are many people in the world, some are gay and others are not. I am not gay, and I will never be gay,” he stated.
Speaking on his show Good Evening Ghana on May 16, 2025, Adom-Otchere addressed allegations made by a social media activist.
The said person allegedly claimed that Adom-Otchere had anal sex with one Alex Yeboah on his wedding day, a claim he strongly denied.
“Prior to the wedding, the groomsmen and I were together for days at the Alisa Hotel. We had gone to the British High Commission to learn how to wear the Scottish kilt. We were together the whole time, there was no one named Alex Yeboah with us,” he clarified.
He further denied reports suggesting that his wife divorced him over alleged involvement in LGBTQ activities.
“They also said my wife has issued a statement saying she has divorced me. That is completely and absolutely false. It is not true at all.
“They are simply taking advantage of my private life. Viewers, you see me talking on TV, but I’m not an outgoing person. I keep a small circle,” he added.
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Ghana midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana
Ghana midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana continues to make headlines in Italy after scoring a sensational goal in Atalanta’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Genoa in Serie A on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
The 21-year-old, making only his second league start of the season, once again demonstrated why he is regarded as one of Ghana’s most exciting young talents.
With Atalanta trailing 1-0 at halftime following a first-half goal from Genoa’s Andrea Pinamonti, Sulemana stepped up just two minutes into the second half.
He controlled a lofted pass with his chest just outside the penalty area, let it bounce, and unleashed a thunderous half-volley with his right foot.
The ball flew into the far bottom corner, leaving the Genoa goalkeeper with no chance and drawing Atalanta level.
Pinamonti scored again to restore Genoa’s lead, but Daniel Maldini and Mateo Retegui turned the game around in Atalanta’s favour.
This goal follows Sulemana’s heroics on the previous matchday, when he came off the bench to score the decisive goal in a 2-1 win against AS Roma—a result that helped secure Atalanta a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
Sulemana’s back-to-back goals signal his growing influence in Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad and his readiness to play a pivotal role in the future campaigns of both club and country.
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Kyeiwaa has made it clear in several interviews that even though she gain fame acting in Kumawood movies, she weren’t paid well for movies she was cast in.
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Nicholas, one of the lead people in the #FixTheCountry movement, died suddenly, which is very sad. Olive Barker-Vormawor, a close friend and fellow campaigner, told him the sad news in a touching Facebook post.
Based on what Oliver said, Nicholas started having health problems yesterday and sadly died that same day. A lot of people, including family, friends, and other activists, are very sad and can’t believe he died so quickly.
Nicholas used to be an active and vocal member of the #FixTheCountry movement. He was known for his unwavering commitment to pushing for systemic change in Ghana. He was involved with the group at first, but he finally stopped working with them because they had different political ideas. When the movement chose not to run for office in 2024, Nicholas didn’t agree. He was sure that getting political power was the only way to make real change. He himself said, “a revolution without power is just a show.” After becoming sure of this, he joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
After the elections, Nicholas reached out to Oliver, not to show his pride, but to reassure him that he still believed in the path he had chosen. Even though the two friends had different political views, they still respected each other. Oliver agreed that Nicholas was always honest and devoted to his beliefs, even when they caused trouble.
Oliver also told a funny story about Nicholas that showed how fiery he was. Nicholas made a funny joke when planning a protest against illegal mining: he would get people to stop the event if it was meant to hurt the NDC. This showed how intense, sometimes rude, but always honest he was as a person.
Nicholas died just as his political plans were starting to come true. People who knew him are still sad about his death and remembering the man who lived and fought with unwavering fire.
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Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has hailed Ghana’s progress in digital financial services, declaring the country as the fastest growing mobile money market on the African continent.
Speaking on the impact of key digital reforms at the Cambridge Africa Business Conference themed ‘Africa’s Digital Transformation: Building Resilient Economies Through Innovation,’ Saturday May 17, 2025, Dr. Bawumia credited mobile money interoperability as the game-changer that transformed the financial landscape.
“We asked the questions: why can’t we make it possible to send mobile money across different telephone companies and also why can’t the mobile money account function like a bank account by making it interoperable with bank accounts? The answer to these questions was the implementation of groundbreaking mobile money interoperability (MMI) across all banks and telcos,” he explained.
Following the introduction of the MMI, Ghanaians can now seamlessly send funds between mobile money accounts and bank accounts, regardless of the service provider. This, he said, has practically turned mobile money wallets into bank accounts, drastically improving access to financial services.
“Ghana is the first country in Africa and one of a very few in the world to achieve this type of interoperability between bank accounts and mobile wallets,” Dr. Bawumia stated.
The success of this initiative has led to over 90% financial inclusion among Ghana’s adult population, placing the country at the top of Africa’s financial access rankings.
“Every adult Ghanaian can either get a traditional bank account or a mobile money account which works like a bank account,” he noted.
Citing data trends, Dr. Bawumia revealed that Ghana has experienced a 40-fold increase in mobile money transactions between 2017 and 2024. The country also boasts a fully interoperable multiple instant payment system and has been globally recognised for excellence in mobile money regulation.
Adding to these milestones, Ghana is among only four countries in the world—alongside Singapore, India, and China—to implement a universal QR Code payment system, positioning it at the forefront of global digital payment innovations.
With these achievements, Dr. Bawumia said Ghana is firmly placed on the digital transformation map and serves as a model for other African nations aiming to expand financial inclusion and modernize their economies.
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Apostle Dr. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, founder and leader of Glorious Word Power Ministries International, has publicly endorsed President John Dramani Mahama in the ongoing controversy surrounding Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkonoo.
In a recent media interview, Apostle Owusu-Bempah drew a parallel between traditional Ghanaian leadership practices and the current judicial situation, stating that just as a new chief appoints a new panel of advisers to ensure effective governance, so too should a new administration have the authority to make necessary changes within the judiciary.
Former Ghana international Charles Taylor has revealed that he was 20 years old when he represented the country at the U-17 level.
Speaking on the issue of age categories in Ghanaian football on Angel TV, the former Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko cult hero claimed that no Ghanaian talent under the age of 15 is capable of kicking a football.
“I am telling you that any child who claims to be under 15 cannot kick a football,” he said in Twi.
When the host interjected, drawing his attention to the gravity of his claims and noting that an U-15 team is currently in camp in Prampram, Taylor stood his ground.
“I am telling you, no one—no player—can truthfully say that when he played for the U-17s, he was indeed under 17. That player was probably four or five years older,” he insisted.
“My son, for instance—if he is even called up to the U-20s—he would be told he’s too young. You see, I’m telling Ghanaians, if we want to see the likes of Lamine Yamal [Barcelona and Spain youngster] in this country, we need to act. During our time, the age difference was about three, four, or five years, but now… let me tell you something: I took someone’s passport. They were taking him to the U.S. The person claimed to be under 20 but is 25 years old. He was part of the recent U-20 team,” he alleged.
Charles Taylor was a member of Ghana’s 2004 Olympic football team, which exited in the first round after finishing third in Group B. He also won a silver medal with the Ghana U-20 team at the 2001 Africa Youth Championship in Ethiopia.
Taylor earned 41 caps for the Ghana national team, the Black Stars, scoring 19 goals. He also represented Ghana at the 2009 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Côte d’Ivoire, where the team finished second after losing to Congo in the final.
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Qatar Pro League club Muaither SC is reportedly making a strong push to sign Hamza Issah, the in-form forward from Ghanaian giants Accra Hearts of Oak.
The club has tabled a $150,000 transfer offer, along with a lucrative personal package to lure the 22-year-old attacker to the Middle East.
According to reports, the proposed deal includes a signing-on fee of $50,000, a seasonal salary of $120,000, monthly wage of $10,000.
Issah has been a standout performer in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League for Hearts of Oak, netting 4 goals in 25 appearances.
His performances have attracted not only interest from Qatar but also from Europe.
In October 2024, Danish side FC Midtjylland sent scouts to monitor Issah’s progress, indicating growing international interest in the young striker.
A move to Muaither SC would be a major step forward in Issah’s career, both financially and competitively.
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The committee investigating the suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has come under intense public scrutiny after rejecting a request by her legal team for a public hearing.
The controversial decision was made during its first in-camera session on Thursday, 15 May 2025, drawing criticism from legal observers who argue the public has a right to transparency in such a high-profile case.
Led by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, the five-member committee includes respected figures such as former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo and Professor James Sefah Dzisah. Their choice to invoke Article 146 of the Constitution, which mandates in-camera proceedings, was cited as the legal basis for denying the Chief Justice’s plea.
This move has been seen as a win for the three petitioners—Shining Stars of Ghana, Daniel Ofori, and ACP Ayamga Yakubu Akolgo—who are now represented by legal heavyweights.
Tsatsu Tsikata, Thaddeus Sory, and activist-lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor have all been confirmed as leading counsel in this high-stakes constitutional probe.
Many in the legal fraternity are questioning why the committee is relying on the High Court’s Civil Procedure Rules (C.I. 47) to guide its hearings, given the constitutional nature of the matter. Critics say this introduces procedural ambiguity into what should be a well-defined constitutional process.
Meanwhile, the Chief Justice’s legal team has vowed to fight on, raising concerns over due process and public interest.
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Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene
Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has proposed that funds allocated for the construction of the controversial National Cathedral should be redirected to the Mahama Cares Initiative, a medical trust fund aimed at supporting individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as cancer, kidney failure, and heart conditions.
According to him, if such a proposal is agreed upon, the money could provide financial assistance for critical healthcare needs in the country.
In a post on May 17, 2025, Dr Amoakohene took to his social media page to solicit public support for the initiative, presenting the idea in a suggestive manner.
“I move that all donations to the National Cathedral be redirected to the Mahama Cares initiative to support critical needs. Against or for the motion?” his post read.
The Mahama Cares Initiative, introduced by President John Dramani Mahama, is designed to ease the financial burden of medical treatment and improve access to healthcare for affected individuals.
The National Cathedral project, championed by the former Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration, was intended to serve as a national symbol of faith and unity.
However, it has faced intense scrutiny over funding transparency, procurement abuses, public deception, stalled construction, and concerns about long-term sustainability
Reports indicate that over $58 million has already been paid to architects and contractors, yet there is little visible progress on the project. Additionally, debts remain unpaid to contractors and individuals whose properties were demolished to make way for the project.
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Professor Ebenezer Oduro Owusu is a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana
Legal representatives of Professor Ebenezer Oduro Owusu, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, have issued a rejoinder to a news item making the rounds in the media, originated from article published on gh.studio.opera.com, with the title; “Meet the Youngest Professor in the History of Ghana.”
In a formal letter dated May 17, 2025, legal counsel Richard Osei Anan Esq of Butu Law Centre stated that the article is “false and misleading” and has demanded a full retraction and apology within 30 days of the rejoinder’s publication.
According to the rejoinder, Prof Oduro Owusu has not granted any interview to have informed the publication and has no knowledge of the information used to compile the article.
“I am instructed by my client to state that he has not granted any interview to your reporter(s) to warrant the said misleading publication about his academic profile,” the letter read.
The legal notice further clarified that Prof Oduro Owusu could not have been appointed the “youngest professor in the history of Ghana,” as the article claims, because at age 39, when he returned to Ghana after postgraduate studies in Germany, he joined the University of Ghana as a lecturer, not a full professor.
The article in question highlighted Prof Oduro Owusu’s academic journey, noting that he obtained his MSc and PhD in Agricultural Sciences in Germany and rose through the academic ranks due to his work in entomology and sustainable agriculture.
It further claimed he was appointed a full professor at age 39 in 2010 and lauded his leadership as Vice-Chancellor from 2016 to 2020.
For what it is worth, Prof Oduro Owusu was rather appointed professor at the sge of 49, his lawyer told GhanaWeb.
While Prof Oduro Owusu’s contributions to academia remain notable, his legal team has made it clear that certain claims in the article do not accurately reflect his career trajectory and must be corrected.
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Ghanaian forward Mohammed Fuseini
Ghanaian forward Mohammed Fuseini was the star of the show on Saturday, May 17, 2025, as he netted a brilliant brace to lead Union Saint-Gilloise to a resounding 4-0 victory over Royal Antwerp in the Belgian Pro League.
The 22-year-old attacker showcased his explosive talent and finishing prowess in a match that reaffirmed Union SG’s title ambitions.
Fuseini wasted no time making an impact, opening the scoring just six minutes into the game with a composed finish that set the tone for the home side’s dominance.
He struck again in the 35th minute, latching onto a fine pass to double his tally and give Union SG a commanding 2-0 lead going into halftime.
The second half saw Union SG continue their ruthless display, adding two more goals to complete a memorable rout of the defending champions.
Fuseini’s movement, pace, and eye for goal were a constant threat to the Antwerp backline throughout the encounter.
Since joining Union SG, Fuseini has grown into a vital figure for the club. He has recorded nine goals and one assist in 32 league games so far.
His latest performance is not only a personal milestone but also a boost for Ghanaian football, as he continues to make waves in Europe.
With the season nearing its climax, Fuseini’s form could prove crucial in Union SG’s push for silverware.
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The unexpected death of highlife maestro Dada Kwaku Duah, also known as Dada KD, at the Gbawe SDA Hospital in Accra on Friday, May 16, rocked Ghana’s music scene.
The 56-year-old musician, who is well-known for classic love ballads like “Odo Mu Anigye,” “Somgye,” and “Ebeboawo,” was admitted after becoming mute due to a medical issue.
A few hours later, he disappeared despite the efforts of the medical staff. Dada KD won the Ghana Music Awards UK’s Best Male Vocal Artist title in 2004 thanks to his rich, soulful voice, and he’s still going strong with plans to tour the UK later this month.
He had forebodingly foreseen his own death in 2020, writing on social media that he would soon “join” his deceased colleagues Bishop Bernard Nyarko and Kofi B. This was a terrible echo of fate.
His passing sparked a wave of condolences and remembrance throughout Ghana’s music scene. While entertainment star Ayisha Modi considered Dada KD’s lasting impact, pointing out that his music had transcended generations and genres, gospel powerhouse Empress Gifty mourned the passing of a “icon whose melodies lifted our spirits.”
His legacy of poignant lyrics and uplifting songs will live on in the hearts of admirers everywhere as the country copes with the death of one of its highlife icons.
North Korea’s all mighty Dear Leader Kim Jong-un is not much of a looker – but he does love looking at things. For some reason, the dumpling despot is not shy when it comes to releasing posed images of himself just looking at stuff.
From tanks to missiles to . . . well, nothing specific, there is a bit of a cult when it comes to the 41-year-old from Wonsan staring into random directions while looking at things.
There’s a book dedicated to it available to buy on Amazon, a Tumblr account with nothing but images of it, and if you Google “Kim Jong-un looking at stuff,” you’ll soon end up getting lost in the rabbit hole of Kim Jong-un looking at stuff.
The Daily Star asked Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence-powered large language model called Grok (version 3) why he looks at stuff – and it gave us two answers.
Here’s the more logic-based, boring reason: ”Kim Jong-un’s public appearances, often involving him looking at things like military equipment, factories, or crops, are largely staged for propaganda. These images, circulated by North Korean state media, aim to portray him as an engaged, omniscient leader overseeing every aspect of the nation’s progress.
“The act of “looking” is symbolic, meant to convey control, wisdom, and involvement in state affairs, reinforcing his cult of personality. It’s less about genuine inspection and more about crafting a narrative of supreme leadership for domestic and international audiences.”
The alternative answer, which we prefer, goes like this: “Oh, wow, Kim Jong-un staring at a potato or a tank like it’s the key to world domination? Truly groundbreaking leadership there. It’s not like he’s just posing for the cameras to feed his propaganda machine or anything.
“Nope, clearly, his intense squinting at random objects is unlocking the secrets of the universe. Genius move, Kim, just keep looking.”
And with that, here’s our favourite images of Kim Jong-un looking at stuff – incredible scenes in the Jong-un household.
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A diplomatic ripple has emerged in West Africa as Burkina Faso’s President, Ibrahim Traoré, issues a stern warning to Ghanaian traders flouting his country’s export restrictions. In a message reportedly delivered directly to Ghana’s President John Mahama, Traoré has called for immediate action to halt unauthorized cross-border trade in cereals.
The two suspects who were arrested by the police
Police at the Kasoa Ofaakor Jei River station in the Central Region have arrested two individuals suspected of stealing iron rods intended for the ongoing construction of a health facility under the government’s Agenda 111 project.
The suspects, who are part of a three-man group, were intercepted while transporting the materials on a tricycle. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle was half-loaded with iron rods when authorities moved in.
Further investigations confirmed that the construction materials were stolen from the Agenda 111 project site at Jei River, Kasoa.
A security guard stationed at Odupong Senior High School is credited with helping to facilitate the arrest. His alertness and swift response played a key role in enabling the police to capture the suspects.
However, one suspect managed to escape and is currently on the run.
The Kasoa Ofaakor Jei River Police have launched a manhunt for the third individual and are urging the public to assist with any information that could lead to his arrest.
The two apprehended suspects remain in police custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations.
In response to the incident, the Municipal Chief Executive of Awutu Senya East Assembly, Seth Banini, visited both the crime scene and the construction site.
He strongly condemned the theft, warning the youth of Kasoa against engaging in criminal activities that could damage the area’s reputation.
“This is a national project meant to benefit our people. Acts like this only slow down development and cast a negative image on the community,” he said.
Banini also reaffirmed his commitment to creating job opportunities for the youth, urging them to channel their energy into constructive and lawful ventures that will contribute to their personal growth and the development of Kasoa.
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The Government is considering setting up a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the acquisitions, allocation and use of public lands in Greater Accra.
President John Dramani Mahama said the Commission would work with chiefs, legal experts, historians and affected communities to produce a comprehensive report to guide and bring a lasting solution to a matter that had lasted for far too long.
The President made the disclosure in his remarks at the durbar of the Chiefs and People of the Greater Accra Region in Dodowa during his National “Thank You Tour” of the Region.
The National “Thank You Tour” is to enable the President express gratitude to Ghanaians for their massive support for him and the National Democratic Congress during the December 7, 2024 general election.
President Mahama noted that one issue that was repeatedly raised during engagements with communities across the Greater Accra Region was the matter of state lands and ancestral Ga-Dangme lands.
He reiterated that these concerns were valid and that he understood the historical injustices and emotional deaths tied to the matter.
He said as a result, one of the first directives he issued upon assuming office as President was to direct the Lands Commission to halt all sale and processing of all government lands, which was still in force.
President Mahama said following the receipt of the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) Committee’s report, the Attorney General initiated investigations into the alleged looting of prime government and Ga-Dangme lands that were sold to individuals with political influence, some for as low as GH₵45,000; saying “meanwhile, these are lands whose values run into millions of cedis”.
With regards to chieftaincy disputes, President Mahama said while governments constitutionally could not interfere in the internal matters of traditional institutions, they were deeply concerned by the impact of unresolved disputes on the development of traditional areas in Greater Accra.
“I therefore urge all traditional councils to utilize the structures of the national and regional houses of chiefs to resolve matters of chieftaincy with dignity, true dialogue and with mutual respect.”
The President said the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs was ready to support and facilitate any resolution mechanisms fairly and neutrally.
Oboade Notse King Professor Odaifio Welentsi III, the Nungua Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, congratulated President Mahama on his historic election victory and come back.
He said President Mahama’s remarkable election signified two important things – the strong faith the majority of Ghanaians had in him and their dissatisfaction with his opponents.
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Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib
Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Jerry Ahmed Shalb, has expressed his disappointment over the absence of Klottey Korle MP, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, from President John Dramani Mahama’s newly formed administration.
Speaking in an interview on Starr FM on Thursday, May 15, Mr. Ahmed said Dr. Rawlings possesses the competence and political pedigree necessary to contribute meaningfully to the government.
He expressed surprise that someone of her calibre—and daughter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) founder, the late former President Jerry John Rawlings—was not given a ministerial role.
“I think that the reduction in the number of ministers… I think it’s not even up to 60.
It’s short by four, but those four are becoming a problem because I was expecting Zanetor Rawlings,” he said. “I am very disappointed. She is the founding father’s daughter—the founder of the NDC party.
I think she is quite a sharp lady.
For me, Zanetor’s exclusion is surprising; I never expected that President Mahama would not give her an appointment.”
President Mahama, in an address to the nation marking his first 120 days in office, defended his decision to run what he described as the “leanest and most efficient government” under the Fourth Republic.
He revealed that only 56 ministers and deputy ministers have been appointed so far well below the numbers seen in previous administrations.
“I promised to constitute the leanest and most efficient government under the Fourth Republic within the first 90 days,” the President said.
“As promised, I announced the complete list of my Cabinet Ministers for parliamentary approval within the first 14 days of being sworn in.
They were all successfully vetted and approved, and they have hit the ground running.”
Despite widespread praise for the reduced size of the administration, Mr Ahmed’s comments highlight internal party concerns over the exclusion of certain key figures from the new government.
Dr Zanetor Rawlings, a respected MP and trained medical doctor, has played an active role in parliamentary work and advocacy on health, environment, and social protection.
It remains unclear whether further appointments may be made in the coming months to address such concerns within the NDC.
Nigerian musician Davido has once again reminded fans and critics alike that when it comes to living lavishly, he’s in a league of his own.
In a new viral video, the music icon casually revealed that his diamond-studded teeth are worth a jaw-dropping $500,000, approximately N800 million, while his equally dazzling diamond chain sits comfortably at $2 million, which translates to around N3.2 billion.
The revelation, which has since sparked a flurry of online reactions, finds some netizens in awe of his opulence while others question the value and necessity of such extravagant purchases. But for Davido, this is nothing new.
The singer, currently enjoying success with his latest release 5ive, has never been one to shy away from the finer things in life.
From flaunting his collection of Rolls-Royces and Lamborghinis to showing off private jets and custom jewelry, Davido’s life is one shimmering showcase of wealth and success.
Only recently, he gave fans a closer look at his new diamond-encrusted tooth via social media, adding yet another layer to his ever-growing archive of luxury indulgences.
Yet behind the glitz and glamor lies a man whose brand is deeply interwoven with affluence, style, and bold self-expression.
Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua
University of Ghana law lecturer, Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has dismissed what he calls the growing tendency of “political equalization” in public discourse on corruption, warning that attempts to balance scandals between political parties only distract from the real issues of accountability and governance.
Speaking on TV3’s The Keypoints with Alfred Ocansey on Saturday, May 17, 2025, Prof. Appiagyei-Atua took aim at those comparing past administrations’ corruption cases with current ones, saying, “In the Cecilia Dapaah incident, we know they actually found large quantities of money in her bedroom and the OSP had to come in. Of course, in the end, she was cleared.”
But the law professor didn’t mince words about the outcome of that case. “We all know that is false,” he added, arguing that such narratives are often constructed to “paint one party in a better light.”
He went further to question the government’s grip on national affairs during such scandals.
“We saw clearly that the government was not in control of affairs. It was a state capture situation… where the interests of those who helped finance the party shaped laws and decisions,” he said.
Prof. Appiagyei-Atua emphasized that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) cannot escape responsibility for the consequences of state capture and high-profile scandals.
“The issue is ongoing, but the NPP cannot dissociate itself completely. They cannot say they are in a better position,” he stated.
Financial analyst Joe Jackson
Financial analyst Joe Jackson believes Ghana’s recent economic gains are not just the result of internal policies but a byproduct of global dynamics, especially former US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.
Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints on May 17, 2025, Jackson stated, “The external factors have been good to Ghana. And we have put ourselves in a position to take advantage of the external factors.”
Citing a pivotal event in US policy, he said, “The Trump tariff fall—that single event triggered by President Trump—has had three effects on us. Number one is that the dollar has depreciated against all major currencies. That the dollar is depreciating against our cedi is not news.”
According to Jackson, Trump’s push to lower oil prices globally is indirectly benefiting Ghana’s macroeconomic outlook.
“President Trump has said he wants the price of a barrel of oil to come to as low as $40,” he emphasized, adding that this creates a ripple effect that makes oil cheaper for oil-importing countries like Ghana.
While Jackson credited Ghana’s leaders for local interventions such as Gold4Oil and the emerging Goldbod initiative, he made it clear that global trends are also giving the country a valuable opportunity.
“I think that the Finance Minister and the Governor also deserve some credit for the initiatives they have introduced to shore up the value of the cedi, despite the external factors,” he noted.
Ghanaian youngster Jerry Afriyie
Ghanaian Youngster Jerry Afriyie Continues Impressive Form with Crucial Goal for CD Lugo
Ghanaian youngster Jerry Afriyie continued his impressive run of form in Spain’s Primera Federación with a crucial goal on Saturday, May 17, 2025, helping CD Lugo secure a vital 2-0 win over Zamora CF.
The win moves Lugo one step closer to avoiding relegation as the season approaches its climax.
Afriyie, 18, has now registered two goals and an assist in his last four matches—a significant contribution at a critical time for Lugo.
His performance on Saturday underlined his growing influence within the team, delivering a moment of quality that effectively sealed all three points.
The breakthrough came in the 38th minute when Zamora defender Kike misjudged a set-piece delivery and headed into his own net under pressure.
Lugo capitalized on the momentum, keeping Zamora at bay while pushing for a second goal.
Midway through the second half, Afriyie stepped up. Latching onto a long pass near the center circle, he displayed superb vision and technique, delicately lifting the ball over the advancing Zamora goalkeeper.
The goal not only showcased his composure but also highlighted his understanding of space and timing.
Zamora introduced Ghanaian midfielder Eugene Frimpong in the second half, but his presence wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
With this victory, Lugo inch closer to safety, and Afriyie’s form could prove to be the decisive factor in their bid for survival.
