A tragic accident on the Bole–Damongo highway has claimed the life of a 23-year-old man, identified as Dakurah Eyilisun, and left her mother, Alice Eyilisun, 34, in critical condition.
The incident occurred on Saturday, May 31, 2025, near the Damongo Municipal Assembly in the Savannah Region. According to eyewitness accounts, a bus travelling from Bole to Tamale collided with a motorbike carrying the two victims along the roadside.
The impact of the crash resulted in the instant death of Dakurah Eyilisun, while her mother sustained life-threatening injuries.
Confirming the incident to Channel One News, Savannah Regional Police PRO, Chief Inspector Grace Odurowaa Boateng, said the deceased was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
She further disclosed that the injured victim is currently receiving treatment at the St. Anne Catholic Hospital in Damongo, where she remains in critical condition.
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President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has advised the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, to abandon her legal fight following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of her injunction application.
Justice Torkornoo had sought to halt the work of a five-member presidential committee investigating petitions for her removal from office. But on Wednesday, May 28, the Supreme Court rejected her interlocutory application, allowing the committee to continue its work.
In the application, the suspended Chief Justice had also asked the court to bar members of the committee—Justices Gabriel Scott Pwamang and Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, former Auditor-General Daniel Yao Domelevo, Major Flora Bazuwaaruah Dalugo, and Professor James Sefah Dziasah—from participating in the inquiry until the substantive case was determined.
Reacting to the development on Channel One TV’s The Big Issue with Selorm Adonoo on Saturday, May 31, Franklin Cudjoe said it was time for Justice Torkornoo to step aside.
“At this juncture, my honest view is that she should just give up, because the way things are going, there’s no way [she will sail through]. She will be remembered in history that she fought. Maybe that is what she wants,” he opined.
Mr. Cudjoe also criticised Justice Torkornoo’s plea to allow her husband and daughter into the proceedings, suggesting it demonstrated a lack of awareness about the gravity of her situation.
“It’s a bit pity and sad for her to say that her husband and daughter should be allowed in. She should have negotiated with the Committee. If these basic things are denied, you should know that you are persona non grata already; you have overstayed your welcome. As brutal as the process may be, it is the law, the law is the law,” he indicated.
Justice Torkornoo remains suspended while the inquiry proceeds under the authority of a committee established by President John Dramani Mahama.
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Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, has criticised the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, for filing what he describes as a “facetious” affidavit in her ongoing legal challenge against impeachment proceedings.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, the legislator and lawyer took issue with some of the claims made in the affidavit, particularly the Chief Justice’s concerns about the venue of the hearing—the Castle, a presidential annex—being a high-security zone.
“The problems with the affidavit were that it was rather facetious. Some of the matters were simply not necessary to confront the court with. Like saying the walls around the Castle were too high or it had high security—what does that have to do with the substance of the proceedings?” he asked.
He argued that raising such issues in a constitutional matter of this gravity was inappropriate and amounted to unnecessary fixations.
“You don’t come to court with these matters. These are not legal issues that should be brought before the court in a matter of this nature,” he added.
Mr Dafeamekpor defended the use of the Castle for the proceedings and further cited past disciplinary actions taken by the Chief Justice herself against lower court judges, noting that she had exercised the same Article 146 constitutional provisions she now seeks to challenge.
“She recently disciplined a High Court and Circuit Court judge over misconduct. She referred it to the Judicial Council’s Disciplinary Committee, which made adverse findings, and she fired the judge,” he said. “So why is the process suddenly flawed when it concerns her?”
Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was suspended in early May over allegations of abuse of power and professional misconduct. She has filed a legal challenge, including an affidavit questioning the legitimacy of the process and calling for live coverage of the hearings.
However, the Supreme Court has, by unanimous decision, unanimously striked out the suspended CJ’s supplementary affidavit.
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This move aims to curb harmful fisheries subsidies that contribute to overcapacity etc
The Committee on Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs and the Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism of Parliament have recommended that Ghana ratify the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
This move, according to the Committee, aims to promote sustainable marine resource management and curb harmful fisheries subsidies that contribute to overcapacity, overfishing, and Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Moving the report of the Committee on the Floor of Parliament for the adoption of the House on Friday, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, Chairman of the Committee on Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs, said the Committee considered the Agreement a significant step in global efforts to curb harmful fisheries subsidies that contributed to overcapacity, overfishing, and IUU fishing, promoting sustainable marine resource management.
“Mr Speaker, the ratification would also highlight Ghana’s commitment to global cooperation, aligning with its roles as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and as a founding member of the African Union (AU),” he said.
Dr Jasaw noted that the implications of the ratification include enhancing measures against IUU fishing and other unsustainable fishing practices; improving data collection and reporting on fisheries indicators; increasing transparency among WTO members and supporting global efforts to sustainably manage fisheries resources.
The others he noted were the benefits from fair trade practices in both domestic and international markets, contributing to job creation, poverty alleviation, national food security, and good foreign exchange earnings.
Among the challenges and concerns the Committee’s report enumerated are the potential impact on local fishing communities, particularly small-scale and artisanal fishers who relied on government support such as subsidies on premix fuel, outboard motors, and fishing gear.
“There is a need for careful consideration of domestic implications and mitigating measures to protect vulnerable fishing communities,” the report said.
The Committee recommended that the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture finalise a new Fisheries Bill, which will incorporate the provisions of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
“The Committee will closely monitor the drafting and passage of the new legislation to ensure it reflects Ghana’s international commitments and socio-economic realities of fishing communities,” the report said.
Some Members of Parliament (MPs) who contributed to the debate on the adoption of the Committee’s report called for sustainable practices with an emphasis on environmentally friendly practices, reduction of plastic waste, and promotion of local materials for fishing gear.
Mr Habib Iddrisu, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Tolon, seconding the Motion, raised concerns about potential effects on fishermen’s livelihoods, with plans to mitigate adverse effects.
Mr Murtala Mohammed, a National Democratic Congress MP for Tamale Central and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, called for investing in infrastructure and equipment to support fishing communities as well as the improvement of working conditions and resources available to officials in these areas.
Emelia Arthur, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, said the WTO agreement prohibited subsidies to vessels engaged in IUU fishing, relevant to Ghana’s current “yellow card” status from the European Union.
She told Parliament that the expected outcomes of the ratification would include improved sustainability, efficiency, transparency, and cooperation among WTO members, potentially boosting Ghana’s fishing industry.
“Mr Speaker, potential outcomes will improve Industry Sustainability that will enhance measures against IUU fishing and unsustainable practices, economic benefits where fair trade practices and sustainable fishing may lead to economic gains and increased Transparency for better data collection and reporting among WTO members,” she said.
Black Stars players after their 4-0 win against Trinidad and Tobago
The Black Stars thumped Trinidad and Tobago 4-0 at the GTech Community Stadium on May 31, 2025, to finish third in the 2025 Unity Cup.
Skipper Jordan Ayew’s thunderous strike outside the penalty box gave Ghana the lead in the 5th minute.
The team did not relent, continuously pressing, which led to Nations FC defender Razak Simpson netting the second with a nice shot to double the lead in the 11th minute.
Mohammed Fuseini scored the third after Jordan Ayew set him up, ending the first half with a 3-0 scoreline.
In the second half, Lawrence Agyekum turned and twisted the Trinidad defender, and his shot passed through the legs of the goalkeeper to make it 4-0.
The Black Stars created several chances but were unable to convert them.
Goalie Ati-Zigi barely made any major saves as the defense prevented their opponent from penetrating.
Much-talked-about Caleb Yirenkyi starred once again, while Simpson redeemed himself after scoring an own goal in the first match.
Ghana finished in third place, with Nigeria and Jamaica yet to battle for the ultimate trophy.
The game served as a good opportunity for head coach Otto Addo, who tried out most of the young and first-timers, aiming to create competition within the team.
The Black Stars’ next assignment will be the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, to be played in September 2025.
Two wins will be enough for the team to secure qualification for the World Cup.
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The arrest and ongoing detention of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has drawn criticism from a senior academic at the University of Ghana, who described the conduct of state agencies as inhumane.
Speaking in an interview on TV3 on May 31, 2025, Dr. Joshua Jebuntie Zaato, a policy analyst and senior lecturer at the University’s Political Science Department, expressed concern over what he described as the excessive nature of Wontumi’s arrest and subsequent handling.
“I am not against state agencies prosecuting perceived corrupt persons, but the treatment of Wontumi is inhumane. This is not the reset they want us to believe.”
Chairman Wontumi was arrested on May 27 by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and later handed over to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). On May 28, he was granted bail of GH¢50 million with two justified sureties. However, he remains in custody due to a pending court application challenging the bail conditions.
The stage is set for a thrilling football spectacle as the Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica in the final of the Unity Cup 2025.
The highly anticipated clash will unfold at the GTech Community Stadium in Brentford, London, on Saturday, May 31, with kickoff scheduled for 7:45 PM.
Jamaica booked their spot in the final after a pulsating 3-2 victory over regional rivals Trinidad and Tobago in the first semi-final on May 27.
Nigeria, meanwhile, edged out perennial rivals Ghana in a tense 2-1 victory on May 28 in what was dubbed the “Jollof Derby.” Watch the game live below:
Burna Boy Spotted in Morning Traffic After Reportedly Leaving Club
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Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy was seen in traffic this morning, reportedly after leaving a club in the early hours. The music icon, known for his energetic performances and larger-than-life presence, was spotted in his vehicle as he navigated through the morning congestion.
Eyewitnesses claim the artist left the club shortly before dawn and joined the flow of early commuters. Dressed casually, Burna Boy appeared relaxed behind the wheel, even rolling down his window briefly to acknowledge fans who recognized him.
The sighting quickly spread across social media, with fans sharing videos and photos of the Grammy-winning singer in traffic. Some praised his down-to-earth nature, while others commented on the contrast between his glamorous nightlife and the routine hustle of morning road delays.
Burna Boy, who recently performed at major international venues, has been enjoying a break in Nigeria, where he’s been seen attending events and hanging out in the city. His unexpected appearance in traffic added an amusing twist to the morning for fans lucky enough to spot him.
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A domestic flight operated by Passion Air was forced to return to Accra shortly after takeoff due to what passengers have described as a shocking case of fuel shortage mid-air.
The flight, which departed Kotoka International Airport on Saturday, May 31, around 6:20 a.m. and was en route to Takoradi, reportedly turned back just 15 minutes into the journey.
According to a passenger aboard the aircraft, the crew initially gave no clear explanation for the abrupt turnaround.
However, upon landing, passengers were allegedly informed that the aircraft did not have enough fuel to reach its destination — a revelation that has sparked alarm and concern social media.
“A whole commercial flight with insufficient fuel?” the passenger wrote in disbelief. “We boarded at 6:20am, took off, and barely 15 minutes later they told us we had to return to Accra. No explanation until we landed — then they said there wasn’t enough fuel to get to Takoradi.”
Just had the most terrifying experience with a domestic flight in Ghana. We boarded at 6:20am, took off and barely 15 minutes in, they announced we had to turn back to Accra. No clear reason.
The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Mr. Kwesi Afreh Biney, has emphasised the importance of conducting comprehensive stakeholder consultations regarding proposals to extend the retirement age beyond 60 years, as stipulated in the pension law.
He stated that any potential implementation would require a thorough examination of the benefits and challenges that may arise.
Since 1992, Ghana’s compulsory retirement age has been set at 60 years, although some individuals have suggested increasing it to 65 years.
According to the pensions law, workers are eligible for full pension at 60 years of age (55 years for those working under hazardous conditions) with at least 180 months (15 years) of contributions.
Additionally, an early pension option is available to workers from the age of 55 years with the same contribution requirement.
Commenting on the proposal to increase the retirement age, Mr. Afreh Biney noted that without careful consideration, this could exacerbate the country’s unemployment challenges.
During the commissioning of SSNIT’s 53rd branch in Adenta, he explained that raising the retirement age could prevent younger individuals from entering the workforce, thereby increasing unemployment rates.
He highlighted that countries that have increased their retirement age often have fewer contributors to their schemes or lower population growth rates.
“If Ghana chooses to adopt this proposal, it must also examine its employment and unemployment rates, as a high unemployment rate combined with an increased retirement age would pose significant challenges. While increasing the retirement age might ensure the stability of the fund, expanding operations to include more contributors would also contribute to the fund’s stability,” he said.
Mr. Biney concluded that a thorough dialogue is necessary to determine the potential benefits of increasing the retirement age.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish a Cashew Development Board and a cashew processing factory in the Bono Region, aiming to revitalize Ghana’s cashew industry and boost the local economy.
Speaking during his “Thank You Tour” in Sunyani on Friday, May 30, 2025, the President emphasized the importance of cashew to the region, stating, “Cashew is not just a crop; it is a livelihood for many of our people. It puts food on the table, sends children to school, and drives our rural economy.”
The proposed Cashew Development Board will oversee pricing, regulation, market access, processing, and research within the industry.
Mahama highlighted that the cashew sector has long lacked a structured policy framework, and the board aims to provide the necessary support to farmers and stakeholders.
“Our government will still go ahead to establish the long-awaited Cashew Development Board. This board will oversee pricing, regulation, market access, processing and research in order to give our farmers the brick that they deserve,” he said.
In addition to the board, President Mahama announced a partnership with the private sector to build a cashew processing factory in the Bono Region.
“By processing our cashew locally, we can create jobs and add value and keep more of the wealth within our region,” he said.
These initiatives are part of a broader agenda to industrialize agriculture and strengthen local economies across Ghana.
The announcement has been welcomed by farmers and industry stakeholders, who see it as a significant step toward enhancing the cashew sector’s potential and improving livelihoods in the region.
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Ghanaian athlete Adul-Rasheed Saminu has become the center of discussion after his stunning sprint at the NCCA East Preliminary- quarter finals, finishing at 9.86 seconds.
During the 100-meter race, Adul-Rasheed became Ghana’s new fastest man “unseating” Benjamin Azamati.
Saminu’s lightning-fast run beat Benjamin Azamati’s 2022 national record of 9.90 seconds by four-hundredths of a second, whilst booking his place at September’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
During the competition on Friday, May 30, 2025, the 27-year-old’s incredible person surpassed Kanyinsola Ajayi who recorded the second place with a 9.95 seconds.
Jelani Watkins secured third place with a record of 10.01 seconds while Davonte Howell made it to the fourth position with 10.05.
Saminu’s incredible rise continues a remarkable year that saw him clock wind-assisted 9.87 seconds last month before delivering his best when it counted most.
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OFFICIAL: 🇬🇭Benjamin Azamati’s 100m national record (9.90s) has been shattered by Abdul-Rasheed Saminu.
Saminu ran a blistering 9.86s at the NCAA East Prelims quarter-finals.
A search and rescue mission in flooded area following a downpour in Mokwa, Nigeria
More than 150 people have been killed and thousands displaced after floods devastated parts of central Nigeria, local authorities said, as rescue teams continue to recover bodies and search for the missing.
The flooding struck the rural town of Mokwa in Niger State following torrential rains that began late on Wednesday and continued into Thursday.
The death toll has risen to 151 after more bodies were recovered nearly 10km (6 miles) from Mokwa, said Ibrahim Audu Husseini, a spokesman for the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) on Saturday.
At least 3,018 people have been displaced, while 265 houses were “completely destroyed” in the floods, he said, adding that many victims were believed to have been swept down the Niger River, warning that the toll could still rise.
President Bola Tinubu extended his condolences overnight and said search-and-rescue operations were ongoing with the support of Nigeria’s security forces.
“Relief materials and temporary shelter assistance are being deployed without delay,” he wrote in a post on social media.
“We lost everything, the families. We don’t have anywhere else to go, the property has gone,” Mohammed Tanko, a local, told Al Jazeera. “We lost at least 15 from this house.”
Another survivor said: “I escaped with only my nightdress. Right now, I can’t even identify where our home used to be.”
More rains feared
Meteorologists warn that more rain is expected in the coming days, raising fears of further flooding across the region.
Flooding is a regular threat during Nigeria’s six-month rainy season, but experts say the frequency and severity of these disasters are increasing due to climate change, unregulated construction, and poor drainage infrastructure.
“Flooding has become an annual event, between the months of April and October,” Ugonna Nkwunonwo, a flood risk analyst at the University of Nigeria, told Al Jazeera.
He warned that while flood risks have long been identified, “there has not been much political power to implement this change”.
“This flooding is a result of climate change, which is affecting the frequency and intensity of rainfall,” he said. “The amount of rain you expect in a year could probably come in one or two months, and people are not prepared for that kind of rainfall.”
Last year, more than 1,200 people died and up to two million were displaced by similar disasters across Nigeria.
“This tragic incident serves as a timely reminder of the dangers associated with building on waterways and the critical importance of keeping drainage channels and river paths clear,” the National Emergency Management Agency said in a statement.
With hearts full of pride and eyes set on the future, 2,483 graduates of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) took their final walk across the ceremonial stage, not just as students, but as newly minted warriors of health, poised to heal, serve, and transform a world that desperately needs them.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lydia Aziato, challenged the graduating class to become torchbearers of innovation, compassion, and collaboration in a healthcare landscape she described as “dynamic, demanding, and in dire need of leaders.”
“Ghana—and the world at large—needs you now more than ever,” Prof. Aziato declared. “Let your light shine. Be hardworking. Be visionary. Be bold. And above all, never stop learning.”
From nurses and doctors to public health professionals, pharmacists, and biomedical scientists, the graduates came from seven distinct schools, each representing a vital pillar of Ghana’s healthcare system:
Fred N. Binka School of Public Health – 939
School of Nursing and Midwifery – 813
School of Allied Health Sciences – 339
School of Medicine – 121
School of Basic and Biomedical Sciences – 95
School of Pharmacy – 39
School of Sports and Exercise Medical Sciences – 13
This year’s graduating class includes 2,359 undergraduate and 124 postgraduate students, many of whom have already begun making their mark in hospitals, rural clinics, and research centres across the country.
One such graduate is Dr. Edward Kwame Agyekum, a surgeon at the Ho Teaching Hospital, who also earned a Master of Public Health (General).
His story drew admiration as he shared how he juggled demanding surgeries by day with late-night lectures and research.
“It wasn’t easy, but I knew this additional knowledge would help me impact not just individual patients, but entire communities,” Dr. Agyekum said.
Another standout was Setordzi Antoinette, who graduated with a Bachelor of Midwifery. Her radiant smile told a story of determination and sacrifice. “This is a victory for every girl from a small town who dares to dream big,” she said with tears of joy.
Prof. Aziato emphasized that lifelong learning and teamwork are not optional but essential for success in health and allied sciences.
“Collaboration drives excellence,” she said. “Work seamlessly with colleagues across disciplines. The best outcomes in healthcare come not from individual heroes, but from united teams.”
The ceremony was a powerful reminder of UHAS’s growing role in shaping the future of health care in Ghana and beyond. As the graduates tossed their caps into the air, the message was clear: they are ready—to serve, to lead, and to make a difference.
And as the sun set over the university’s main campus in Ho, a new dawn broke for the 2,483 graduates—each carrying not just a certificate, but a mission to heal, uplift, and lead with knowledge, skill, and heart.
Fredrica Hanson, the leader of the International Conference of Midwives, has urged the government to intensify the fight against illegal mining and help protect the country’s water bodies.
She said water plays a critical role in the delivery of newborns; hence, there is a need to safeguard water resources to ensure a reliable supply to health facilities.
“We need the moral and political will to enforce the laws against illegal mining…babies are being born with deformities and there are still births in most facilities,” she noted.
Mrs Hanson made the call in her presentation on the topic: “The State of Midwifery in Crisis Situation in Ghana: Challenges and Opportunities.”
The lecture preceded the National Celebration of International Midwives Day in Takoradi in the Western Region.
The health professional highlighted challenges, including a lack of skilled personnel, poor working conditions, attitude of staff, and non-emergency preparedness, as some setbacks to Midwifery practice in Ghana.
She urged practitioners to embrace digital technologies, maintain a positive attitude, and mentor young talents to join the profession.
Speakers who participated in a symposium on the theme: “Midwives, Critical in Every Crisis” touched on the security of health workers in conflict zones, professionalism, work ethics, and called for adequate resources to enable midwives to provide essential services.
The symposium was to transform the International Midwifery Day into an empowering and educational event, fostering discussions, sharing evidence-based practices, and addressing midwifery challenges through advocacy.
The speakers were Mrs Eva Mensah, Director in charge of Nursing and Midwifery, Ghana Health Service, Colonel Mary Amofa Ampofo, Nursing Officer in Charge of Obstetrics and Gyneacological Division of the 37 Military Hospital, Dr Gifty Amugi, Acting Director, Western Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service and Alhaji Haliq Adam, Health Program Manager of the Catholic Relief Service.
They raised concerns about the absence of strong infrastructure, limited resources, including accommodation for midwives in Community Health and Planning Services (CHPS) compounds, and poor conditions of service for staff members.
Midwives, they said, served as first point of call and played a critical role in reducing maternal mortality, providing 87% of essential maternal and newborn care and needed to be well-resourced to deliver on their mandates to save lives.
They also called for expert supervisors to identify gaps and make positive and impactful contributions to health facilities, continuous capacity building to bridge the skill development gap, design mentorship programmes for staff, provide institutional system support for midwives, and professional networking.
They also urged midwives to help maintain health systems and empower women and communities to take control of their health, particularly in crisis situations.
Mrs Netta Forson Ackon, President of the Ghana Registered Midwives Association, said midwifery had evolved from traditional practices to a professional field, providing safe and natural childbirth with minimal medical intervention.
She called for the need to enhance midwifery care to ensure every woman experiences childbirth with dignity, respect, and skilled support.
A sharp banter erupted between the Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Citizenship, Constitutional and Electoral Systems (CenCES), Mr James Kwabena Bomfeh, popularly known as Kabila, over past legal and political commentary relating to both the Woyome judgement debt case and the recent arrest of NPP regional chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, alias Chairman Wontumi.
The exchange, which played out during a discussion on Newsfile on Saturday, May 31, stemmed from Mr Bomfeh’s recent criticism of public commentary surrounding Wontumi’s arrest.
According to Mr Bomfeh, some comments, including those made by Mr Dafeamekpor, amounted to creating misleading impressions that could unduly influence public perception of the case.
But the South Dayi MP pushed back strongly, accusing Mr Bomfeh of hypocrisy and reminding him of statements he allegedly made in 2015 during the controversial Alfred Woyome judgement debt case.
“Kabila said my comments amount to creating bad impressions,” Mr Dafeamekpor began. “But Kabila, in 2015, when I was part of the Woyome legal team, you told the NDC that we were not capable of recovering the Woyome money. Even though we were still in court, you said it would take Nana Akufo-Addo’s government to recover the money. What impression were you creating?”
The MP insisted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC), of which he is a member, was actively prosecuting the Woyome case at the time, and that Bomfeh’s public comments undermined their efforts.
“So when it comes to making comments that create impressions, you have been guilty of that. Now you’re saying that my suggestion — that Wontumi’s arrest had been long anticipated — is wrong?” he challenged.
Mr Bomfeh, in response, denied ever stating that the NDC was incapable of recovering the money, insisting instead that he had criticised the then-government’s unwillingness to act decisively.
“It is not true that I said you were not capable. I said the government then was unwilling and was not ready,” he clarified.
The exchange grew more heated as Dafeamekpor pressed further: “You said it would take Nana Akufo-Addo to come and recover it. What impression were you creating?”
Mr Bomfeh rejected that claim outright. “When did I say that it would take Nana Akufo-Addo? That is not true. This is a lie,” he retorted.
The back-and-forth has reignited debate over the politicisation of legal matters and public commentary on judicial processes in Ghana.
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Reactions as Crystal Palace’s Eze Eberechi and bride were spotted in Igbo attire for their wedding
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Nigerians and social media users have been left buzzing after seeing photos of England and Crystal Palace’s midfielder, Eze Eberechi and his bride, dressed in traditional Igbo attires, for their wedding.
According to the photos shared on X, popularly known as Twitter, the England International, Eze Eberechi and his bride were dressed in Igbo attires for their wedding.
Sharing photo of the England and Crystal Palace’s midfielder, Eze Eberechi and his bride dressed in traditional Igbo attires for their wedding ceremony, Pooja tweeted: “After winning the FA Cup with Crystal Palace, Eberechi Eze makes it a double with his traditional marriage…”
This tweet from Pooja, sharing photo of Eze Eberechi in traditional Igbo attires for his wedding ceremony, has attracted reactions from Nigerians and social media users, as some have said the wedding ceremony was done in the UK, while some have described the photo as beautiful.
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Ghana’s Black Stars ended the 2025 Unity Cup in style after hammering Trinidad and Tobago 4-0 to clinch third spot.
Otto Addo’s side started on a good note with slick passing and created chances with Jordan Ayew and Mohammed Fuseini coming close to opening the scoring.
And it took just six minutes to break the deadlock through captain Jordan who unleashed a curler from outside the box to put Ghana one up.
Defender Razak Simpson, who had a nightmare against Nigeria, leaped to plant a header into the net for his first goal in national colours and double Ghana’s lead after 11 minute.
Mohammed Fuseini also netted his debut goal with a fine finish in the 42nd minute to put the Black Stars in the driving seat.
Lawrence Agyekum then unleashed a tidy finish inside the box close to the hour mark for Ghana’s fourth.
Christopher Bonsu had attempts at goal but could not find the back of the net for a debut goal.
There was also a debut for Barcelona youngster Abdul Aziz Issah, while Felix Afena-Gyan, made a return for the first time since 2022.
Ghana will now shift focus to the September World Cup qualifiers as the Black Stars take on Chad and Mali for a slot at next year’s Mundial.
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Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has supported the presence of the husband of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo during proceedings concerning her potential removal from office, describing the process as emotionally taxing and warranting family support.
Speaking on TV3’s The Key Point on May 31, 2025, Kpebu said the Chief Justice should be allowed to have her husband accompany her, especially given the psychological burden associated with an impeachment process.
“I am in favor of the system allowing Gertrude Torkornoo’s husband to go in with her. She needs emotional support from her family,” Kpebu said.
He explained that while the Constitution does not explicitly state who can attend such hearings, considerations for the emotional and mental well-being of the person involved should be made.
“The Chief Justice herself asked that her relations, at least her husband, be allowed in. This process can be very traumatizing. The Constitution doesn’t say who and who can attend, right? But going through impeachment is a lot”, he indicated.
Kpebu also commented on the procedural approach taken in requesting the husband’s presence.
He suggested that a direct appeal to the committee may have yielded better results than including the request in a supplementary affidavit.
“An appeal could have been made to the committee instead of putting it in the supplementary affidavit. That probably would have found favor, and there could have been some negotiations, rather than the husband just showing up on the day, they could have sent a letter ahead and worked it out behind the scenes”, he said.
Despite the procedural concerns, Kpebu maintained that the presence of Justice Torkornoo’s husband would offer her vital emotional support during a difficult time.
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Meanwhile, here’s why Bright Simons has vowed to fight Ibrahim Mahama’s GH¢10 million defamation lawsuit
The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, has appealed President John Dramani Mahama to construct a modern market in one of the cities in the Bono region, similar in scale and vibrancy to the renowned markets in Kumasi and Cape Coast.
He proposed that the market be named after the First Lady, Lordina Mahama, pointing out the gesture as a potential historic contribution by President Mahama as an in-law to the region.
Speaking during the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s “Thank You Tour” in Sunyani on May 30, 2025, Osagyefo Agyeman Badu II said: “One of our capitals is Sunyani, and the other is Techiman. If you wouldn’t consider it too much, I would be grateful if you could build a market, like those in Kumasi and Cape Coast, in either of these cities. And name it after my sister, Lordina Mahama.”
He added: “So that when you are no longer in office, history will record that our in-law did something remarkable for us. This request has not been discussed with our sister, your wife, it is coming directly from the chiefs.”
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Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, has appealed to President John Mahama to construct a market in one of the Bono regional capitals similar to those built in Kumasi/Cape Coast and name it after the First Lady, Lordina Mahama. pic.twitter.com/nIRp1yb7h8
play videoPlayers of the Black Stars before a game
The Black Stars of Ghana is currently battling it out with Trinidad and Tobago in the Unity Cup third-place play-off.
The international tournament is taking place at the GTech Community Stadium in London.
Trinidad and Tobago went down to Jamaica in Tuesday’s first semi-final, going down 3-2 in agonising fashion as Richard King scored a 94th-minute penalty.
Trinidad had earlier fought back from two goals down to draw level, thanks to a strike from Isiah Leacock and Kevin Molino, and now face Ghana to avoid the wooden spoon.
Prior to this, Ghana also suffered a 2:1 defeat in its game against Nigeria.
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to overhaul its leadership following the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections.
Speaking on TV3’s The Key Points on May 31, 2025, Prof Gyampo said the NPP’s return to government is contingent upon a complete transformation of its leadership and political conduct.
He accused the former administration of displaying arrogance and incompetence, particularly in its handling of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and the country’s power challenges.
“The intervention to keep Ghana switched on is ongoing. If they don’t repent or come up with a new crop of leaders, they don’t fit to govern even a village,” he indicated.
The NPP lost both the presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, 2024.
Since taking office, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, led by President John Dramani Mahama, has taken steps to stabilize the Ghanaian economy.
Measures implemented by the new administration have reportedly led to the appreciation of the cedi against major foreign currencies and introduced initiatives aimed at tackling the galamsey menace.
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Meanwhile, here’s why Bright Simons has vowed to fight Ibrahim Mahama’s GH¢10 million defamation lawsuit
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to overhaul its leadership following the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections.
Speaking on TV3’s The Key Points on May 31, 2025, Prof Gyampo said the NPP’s return to government is contingent upon a complete transformation of its leadership and political conduct.
He accused the former administration of displaying arrogance and incompetence, particularly in its handling of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and the country’s power challenges.
“The intervention to keep Ghana switched on is ongoing. If they don’t repent or come up with a new crop of leaders, they don’t fit to govern even a village,” he indicated.
The NPP lost both the presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, 2024.
Since taking office, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, led by President John Dramani Mahama, has taken steps to stabilize the Ghanaian economy.
Measures implemented by the new administration have reportedly led to the appreciation of the cedi against major foreign currencies and introduced initiatives aimed at tackling the galamsey menace.
MRA/EB
Meanwhile, here’s why Bright Simons has vowed to fight Ibrahim Mahama’s GH¢10 million defamation lawsuit
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Kumasi, May 31, GNA – Alhaji Ali Abdullah Barry, the Asanteman Zongo Nkosuohene, has emphasized that the desilting of gutters is a shared responsibility that demands collective action.
He stressed the need for all citizens to unite in support of government efforts to ensure that gutters were regularly desilted and kept clean, especially in light of the perennial flooding that continues to damage properties worth millions of cedis annually.
He was speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) during an inspection of desilting operations across the Kumasi Metropolis by the Ashanti Regional office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).
Motivated by his commitment to the development of Asanteman, Alhaji Barry contributed an undisclosed sum of money to support the NADMO initiative to encourage the field team.
He said it was crucial to support NADMO and the government’s broader efforts to address the root causes of flooding in our communities.
“If we all do our part, especially ahead of the rainy season, we can ensure that areas with poor drainage systems are protected from devastating floods,” he stated.
Alhaji Barry reaffirmed his unwavering support for NADMO’s current and future initiatives aimed at mitigating flood risks in the metropolis.
Nana Sefa Bosompem, Otumfuo Gyantuahene, who also joined the inspection, highlighted the importance of responsible waste disposal.
He urged the public to refrain from dumping refuse into gutters, noting that such behavior undermines collective efforts to maintain functional drainage systems.
Alhaji Abdul Nasir, Ashanti Regional NADMO Director, expressed appreciation to the Nkosuohene for his generous support and called on others to emulate his exemplary leadership.
He disclosed that NADMO would be desilting 17 flood-prone locations across the Kumasi Metropolis under the initiative.
Some of the areas earmarked for desilting include Aboabo, Atafoa, Airport Roundabout, Kaase, Atonso Market, and KTI.
New Patriotic Party communications member Dennis Miracles Aboagye has publicly challenged University of Ghana Professor Ransford Gyampo over his perceived silence regarding illegal mining activities since Ghana’s political transition.
Aboagye specifically referenced Gyampo’s previous vocal criticism of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, during the former NPP administration.
“Just as Prof Gyampo made galamsey an albatross around the neck of the NPP government, he should rise and speak against illegal mining now,” Aboagye stated. He recalled Gyampo’s pre-election demands that then-Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia sign an anti-galamsey undertaking, threatening to “expose him” without compliance.
Aboagye noted Gyampo has not pursued the alleged undertaking since the National Democratic Congress assumed power. “He has gone silent because he has taken a position in government and cannot be seen rising against his own administration,” Aboagye asserted, adding it was “shocking” that previously vocal figures now hold official roles while illegal mining reportedly increases.
The criticism highlights ongoing scrutiny of government critics who transition to appointed positions following political changes, particularly regarding environmental policies that remain contentious in Ghana’s mining regions. Aboagye’s remarks underscore persistent tensions between political factions over resource governance accountability.
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Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hassan Tampuli, has disclosed that the recent bail variation application filed for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, was initiated on the instructions of his wife.
The Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman remains in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) despite efforts by his legal team to secure his release.
Until Friday, his legal team had only been able to secure one surety.
Mr Appiah-Kubi, however, confirmed that despite having met all bail conditions, his client will not be going home yet due to a fresh legal application filed earlier in the day.
That other development was a motion filed by NPP’s Director of Legal Affairs, Gary Nimako, seeking a review of the bail conditions imposed on him by EOCO.
Speaking on , Dr Tampuli explained that Wontumi’s wife directed Mr Nimako to file for the variation of his bail conditions after initial attempts to meet the requirements proved difficult.
He explained that “On Tuesday after he (Wontumi) had left (The CID headquarters) in the afternoon, he was picked up, so naturally 48 hours would lapse in the afternoon on Thursday. So we were trying to get all these you bill conditions met before that time.”
“So on Friday, Gary was instructed by Chairman Wontumi’s wife and his aid, not the party. Gary is the Director of Legal for the party, but he was not instructed by the General Secretary or the chairman of the National Council, but by Chairman Wontumi’s wife. So he got in touch with honorable Andy Appiah Kubi, and was asking for updates. Where are we? We haven’t been able to get all the necessary,” he explained.
The NPP legislator said Gary Nimako proposed to Mr Appiah Kubi that they “file processes or let’s file another motion for variation of the bill conditions.”
“According to Gary, Andy said he was in the process of doing so up to about 2:35 pm when the process was filed, I think Andy hadn’t done so. So clearly, Chairman Wontumi’s wife was agitated, and she did that.
“She wants to see her husband, regardless of what is going on behind us. She wants to see her husband, and she wants to see the lawyers to be doing something. So if you are doing something and it’s not known to her, obviously, she will not be satisfied. So she properly instructed Gary,” he added.
Also on the same show, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni, suggested internal disagreements within the NPP’s legal team.
Potholes and gullies on some roads in the capital, especially at traffic light intersections, have resulted in unbearable traffic congestions on some major roads.
The perennial challenge was worsened by the recent rains, posing danger to road users who are subjected to terrible traffic jams daily.
Compounding the situation is the rampant stealing of metal grids that cover underground drains on the highways.
Notable among the potholes-riddled roads is the Dr Busia Highway, from the Kaneshie First the rampant stealing of metal grids that cover underground drains on the highways.
Notable among the potholes-riddled roads is the Dr Busia Highway, from the Kaneshie First Light end all the way to Kasoa in the Central Region, the bridge roads forming the Mallam Interchange, Odorkor Traffic Light, parts of Adabraka inner city and the CMB area.
Other areas of concern are the Accra-Tema Beach Road, portions of the Accra-Nsawam Road and Tema Roundabout to Prampram Junction, where potholes on the Afienya Road intersection with the N1 (Accra Aflao road) at Dawhenya create unbearable traffic congestion.
Passionate appeal
Motorists, whose patience has run out, therefore, implored the authorities concerned to fix the roads as a matter of urgency.
Potholes on the Kaneshie-Odorkor Highway in Accra
This came to light when the Daily Graphic toured some roads in the capital following the recent downpour.
During the visit, it came to light that huge gullies and potholes had developed in the inner lane in front of the Total Filling Station, near the Mallam Interchange.
The situation compels vehicles coming from the Kaneshie end towards Weija Junction to cram on the right side of the road, especially during the evening rush hours.
This results in heavy traffic stretching as far back as Odorkor as vehicles compete for space while trying to avoid the gullies.
The dangerous nature of the potholes has compelled some good Samaritans to fill them with stones and cement blocks as a stopgap measure.
However, some drivers who ply the route described the situation as a death trap since the potholes could cause accidents.
They said, for instance, that drivers who were not familiar with the road could end up running their tyres into the potholes, especially at night, due to poor visibility.
The motorists also called on the authorities to fix the street lights on that stretch and revisit the traffic lights at the Weija junction intersection.
They said those traffic lights needed to be properly regulated to ensure free flow of vehicles, especially during rush hours.
The drivers said as it stood now, the traffic lights at the Weija junction contributed to the intense vehicular traffic situation on the Mallam-Weija stretch, and therefore urged the authorities to regulate it urgently to ease traffic flow.
One of the drivers, Awudu Amadu, said the situation near the Total filling station at Mallam Junction was a threat to public safety.
“This situation has been like that for sometime now and I am wondering whether they are waiting for an accident to happen before acting on it,” he said.
A Taxi driver in the area, Solomon Otoo, said there were occasions when some vehicles ended up faulty on account of the deplorable roads.
He said: “even people who are familiar with the road end up driving into the potholes in the night”.
At the opposite end of the road the main Mallam Bus Stop it was observed that the surface had become rough and undulating, forcing drivers heading to Kaneshie to slow down.
With drivers slowing down and people crossing, traffic often builds up – extending all the way to Weija Junction.
Worsening the situation is another pothole in the outer lane between Mallam Market and the Sakaman Junction traffic lights.
On reaching that spot, most drivers from the Kasoa end slow down while others meander their way to the left.
Because the lanes have been reduced, with the potholes taking almost half of the road, drivers cram into the remaining lane towards Kaneshie.
In separate interviews, some drivers and passengers expressed their frustration over the situation, saying it was unacceptable since the traffic on the road was unbearable.
Two students, Samuel Coffie and James Mensah, and a trader, Agyeiwaa, called for the immediate fixing of the potholes.
Mensah, in particular, said the “traffic was just unbearable because we spend hours in it in the mornings”.
For his part, Yaw Collins said the traffic on the stretch was a drain on their finances as they had to spend more money to buy fuel.
At Odorkor, a gully has developed just after the traffic light towards Kaneshie, slowing down traffic unnecessarily.
Also, in the outer lane from Darkuman Junction to Dansoman Junction, similar potholes and gulleys have developed, making drivers uncomfortable.
Another road that is in a deplorable state is the outer lane of Dansoman Junction to Atico Junction.
The Daily Graphic also realised that the frontage of the National Investment Bank, behind CMB, is also in a deplorable state.
At Rawlings Park, two potholes have developed near the monuments of Ga chiefs mounted in the area.
It was also observed that the metal grids on the Graphic Road, Toyota and some parts of Adabraka had been stolen.
Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Eric Nii Baah has officially rejoined the club, this time in a coaching role, as the goalkeeping coach for the reserve team, the Young Porcupines.
Nii Baah, widely regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers to have played for the Reds, makes his return over a decade after leaving the club in 2010.
His appointment comes as part of an ongoing restructuring process within the club’s technical setup aimed at strengthening its developmental structures.
The former Black Meteors shot-stopper brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as goalkeepers’ trainer at lower-tier side Phar Rangers.
His coaching journey, combined with his playing career—which included notable spells at BA United and New Edubiase United—has equipped him with the expertise to guide the next generation of Kotoko goalkeepers.
Club sources indicate that his return is strategic, with the management keen on infusing experienced former players into key technical positions to support the growth of the club’s youth ranks.
Nii Baah is expected to play a crucial role in grooming young goalkeepers, helping them develop the technical skills, discipline, and mindset needed to succeed at the highest level. His appointment signals Kotoko’s renewed commitment to building a strong foundation for the future by investing in its youth system.
Ghanaian media personality, Bridget Otoo, has stirred reactions with a cryptic comment believed to be aimed at embattled New Patriotic Party NPP executive, Chairman Wontumi.
In a post shared on X on May 30, Otoo wrote:
“All his cars too were stolen from Canada… eiiiii Charman!!! We can’t ampa.”
Though she did not mention any specific name, netizens interpreted the comment as a direct reference to Chairman Wontumi.
The post came on the heels of reports stating that some luxury vehicles allegedly linked to Wontumi were among over 150 stolen cars traced to Canada by Interpol.
The post has since gone viral, triggering mixed reactions online.
While some online users have asked Bridget Otoo to back her claims with evidence, others have praised her for speaking boldly on the matter.
Several users also called on state institutions to investigate the allegations thoroughly and leave “no stone unturned.”
This development comes as Chairman Wontumi, is under investigation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for alleged involvement in money laundering, fraud, and causing financial loss to the state.
He was recently picked up by EOCO and, though granted bail set at GH¢50 million, he remains in custody as his legal team is working to meet the bail conditions.
Wontumi’s detention has become a point of contention within political circles, as some Minority MPs have described the arrest as politically motivated.
They have accused state authorities of orchestrating a targeted campaign to tarnish his image.
Do U have a prove? Sometimes some of U who can’t even afford a motorbike just type anything.If U don’t know about him he started making it big wen working in the UK before entering into politics .A scammer who was appointed on a board is walking free has she been arrested .mtweee
Making this bold statement I assume you have the Vehicle Identification Number, kindly share it so that we can all verify from the “Canada Official Stolen Vehicle Database”, that would make the work much easier
— Kofi Aboagye | Data Analyst (@FrankMensahAbo1) May 30, 2025
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The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana’s Shippers Authority Professor Ransford Gyampo, has strongly criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP), saying they do not deserve to govern even a village unless they change their leadership and attitude.
Speaking on The Key Points show on TV3 on Saturday, May 31, 2025, the political science professor said the NPP must “repent” and bring in a new group of leaders if they want to be taken seriously by Ghanaians again.
In the high-stakes world of executive recruitment, one wrong hire can cost a company millions, not just in compensation but in lost opportunities, damaged morale, and strategic missteps.
Yet, the perfect hire isn’t simply the candidate with the most impressive CV or the longest list of accomplishments. It’s someone who embodies the delicate balance between cultural fit and leadership competence.
As businesses across Africa and the world continue to evolve, this balancing act becomes both an art and a science. Leaders who thrive in an organisation’s unique ecosystem while propelling it into new frontiers are the ones who make a lasting difference. But how do we identify and attract such rare talent?
Why Cultural Fit Is Critical But Not Everything
Cultural fit refers to how well an individual aligns with the values, mission, and operating style of a company. At the executive level, this goes beyond wearing the company colours or attending town halls. It’s about embodying the ethos of the organisation in how decisions are made, people are treated, and change is led.
Executives who don’t align with company culture can unintentionally create dissonance at the top, resulting in internal friction and high turnover. Consider a risk-averse executive placed in a bold, innovation-driven startup. Or a hierarchical leader stepping into a flat, collaborative organisation. No matter how competent, they’ll likely struggle to gain followership and deliver results.
That said, hiring solely for cultural fit can be dangerous. When organisations lean too heavily into “fit,” they risk homogeneity and blind spots, especially at the leadership level, where diverse perspectives are essential.
Leadership Competence: The Strategic Backbone
Cultural fit may help a leader get in the door, but competence ensures they deliver results. Executive leadership today requires a multidimensional skill set: strategic vision, executional strength, emotional intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and crisis management.
Leadership competence also evolves with context. In a turnaround situation, you need a bold change agent; a scaling company needs a systems builder. Competence must be defined not just by previous achievements, but by the relevance of those achievements to the company’s current and future state.
Too often, companies are dazzled by titles and big-brand affiliations without probing for substance. This is where disciplined assessment becomes crucial.
The Power of Evidence-Based Executive Assessment
Achieving the right balance requires moving beyond gut instinct to structured evaluation. Here are two tools that can sharpen your executive hiring decisions:
1. Behavioural Interviews
Behavioural interviews uncover not just what an executive has done, but how they’ve done it. Questions like “Tell me about a time you had to lead a team through uncertainty” or “Describe a time you had to challenge your board’s decision” yield rich data on leadership style, judgment, and cultural adaptability.
Trained interviewers can detect whether responses reflect authentic alignment with the organisation’s values and leadership expectations.
2. Psychometric and Personality Assessments
When used responsibly, psychometric testing provides insights into cognitive ability, personality traits, and leadership style. Tools like Hogan Assessments, EQ-i, or even bespoke 360-degree reviews can help predict how an executive will perform under pressure, respond to feedback, or influence teams.
In Africa, where many organisations are now embracing data-driven HR practices, these tools offer a competitive edge in executive search. They are not silver bullets, but when combined with interviews and reference checks, they paint a fuller picture of the candidate.
The Role of Cultural Due Diligence
Just as we assess candidates for cultural fit, companies must also reflect on the culture they’re inviting someone into. Is it inclusive, resilient, and future-ready? Does it support the kind of leadership needed to grow?
Cultural due diligence means being honest about organisational norms, politics, and unspoken rules. A misaligned executive hire is often the result of mismatched expectations rather than poor performance.
What the Best Companies Do Differently
The most successful organisations treat executive hiring as a strategic investment, not a rushed transaction. They:
Define both role requirements and success metrics clearly.
Engage internal stakeholders early and consistently.
Use external advisors or search firms to challenge bias and add objectivity.
Prioritise onboarding and integration, not just hiring.
These companies understand that a great leader can transform a business, while the wrong one can derail it.
Conclusion: The Future of Executive Hiring in Africa
Africa is on the rise with growing industries, expanding markets, and a wave of emerging businesses hungry for strong leadership. However, we must move past the traditional hiring models to build resilient, impactful companies.
Balancing cultural fit with leadership competence is not just a recruitment mantra, it’s a blueprint for sustainable success. It demands that we evaluate people holistically, lead hiring processes with intentionality, and treat executive recruitment as the strategic priority it truly is.
The right leaders are out there. The question is: Are we asking the right questions, using the right tools, and creating the right conditions for them to thrive?
As Ghana’s talent landscape matures, executive recruitment must evolve into a deliberate, high-impact function, one that not only seeks to fill vacancies but also to fuel long-term growth. At this critical juncture, the organisations that succeed will be those that place the right leaders in the right roles, with the right cultural alignment. That is the art and the future of executive hiring in Ghana.
In the heart of Ghana’s democracy, the Ashanti region has consistently upheld the values of freedom, justice, and political participation. Yet, we are confronted with a chilling reminder that the NDC have neither outgrown their disdain for Ashantis.
The unlawful detention of Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is not an isolated incident. It is part of a deeply troubling pattern that stretches back decades. This pattern has been historically woven by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) through intimidation, persecution, and calculated attempts to break the spirit of the Ashanti people, simply because they refuse to bow to NDC dominance.
Let the record reflect: In 1992, when the NDC assumed power under the guise of democratic transition, it was the Ashanti Region that bore the brunt of electoral violence, vote suppression, and military harassment. Communities were invaded, and citizens were brutalized simply for showing loyalty to the NPP.
Economic sabotage and politically motivated harassment targeted several known Ashanti businessmen and women who supported the NPP in 1996. State institutions were weaponised to silence and impoverish the Ashantis and, by extension, the Akans.
Fast forward to 2008, the NDC, returning to power, resumed its subtle and overt tactics to marginalise the Ashanti Region, neglecting critical infrastructure, sidelining development, and targeting pro-NPP individuals for bureaucratic frustrations.
Now, in 2025, the script is disturbingly familiar. The arbitrary and politically motivated detention of Chairman Wontumi is not just an attack on one man; it is an attack on the entire Ashanti people and its proud tradition of political freedom and loyalty to democratic values. There is no convincingly legal basis to justify the Chairman Wontumi’s detention. The procedure has not been transparent. The result is a flagrant abuse of power and a clear attempt to provoke fear and suppress political momentum in a region the NDC has always sought to dominate through intimidation and harassment.
We must ask: Why is it always the Ashanti Region, the Ashantis, and the Akans that face this hostility when the NDC is in power? Is it because the region remains a stronghold of resistance against tyranny? Is it because the people of Ashanti dare to vote for the NDC and speak freely? The history of the NDC indicates a profound animosity towards the Ashantis, and the recent detention demonstrates the persistence of long-standing customs.
Ghanaians must not sit idly. Civil society, the clergy, traditional leaders, and international observers must rise and condemn this political intimidation. Today it is the NPP Chairman in the Ashanti Region. Tomorrow, it could be any successful Ashanti businessperson. Ashantis should not be intimidated. We respectfully call on His Royal Majesty to come to the rescue of his people from the barbaric leadership of the NDC. We pray upon His Majesty to demand the immediate and unconditional release of Chairman Wontumi.
And to the NDC: history may have been forgiving, but the people have not forgotten. The Ashanti spirit cannot be caged, detained, or silenced. Not now. Not ever.
By William Yamoah, NPP Director of Finance and Administration
Accra, May 31, GNA- Madam Joycelyn Quashie, a National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for North Dayi, Saturday urged the Government to strengthen regulations on tobacco and nicotine products, particularly those targeting the youth.
That would help to protect Ghana’s youth from the manipulative tactics of the tobacco industry, she told the Ghana News Agency in an interview in Accra on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day.
“Behind the shiny packaging, the attractive flavours, and the sleek advertisements lies a multi-billion-dollar industry that is unrelenting in its efforts to recruit the next generation of consumers – our children, our youth,” Madam Quarshie said.
“Tobacco is not just killing our people – it is robbing families of income, robbing the nation of productivity, and robbing our youth of their future.”
“We must not allow the profits of a few to outweigh the health and wellbeing of the many.”
The World No Tobacco Day is a global initiative by the World Health Organisation to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco and nicotine use.
It is observed annually on May 31, with the goal of reducing tobacco consumption and promoting public health.
The theme for 2025 is “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products.”
This focuses on revealing the misleading techniques employed by the tobacco and nicotine industries to make their products appealing, especially to young people.
The North Dayi MP said statitically, a single cigarette contained over 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which were known to cause cancer.
“Secondhand smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, including 70 cancer-causing chemicals,” she said.
Madam Quarshie called for the full implementation and enforcement of the Public Health Act (Act 851), which, among other things, stipulates measures to regulate activities that impact public health like food and drug production, tobacco use, and environmental sanitation, while providing the penalties for non-compliance.
She urged the authorities to strengthen regulations on the marketing and sale of new tobacco and nicotine products; increase public education on the dangers of their use, and expand rehabilitation centers to support those affected by tobacco-related diseases.
“My calling underscores the importance of protecting public health and promoting a tobacco-free future for Ghana’s youth,” the MP said.
The lawyer for embattled Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako—popularly known as Chairman Wontumi—has disclosed that former Agriculture Minister, played a major role in helping secure his client’s GH₵50 million bail.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with JoyNews on Friday, May 30, legal counsel Andy Appiah-Kubi confirmed that all bail requirements had been successfully met, with Mr Bryan Acheampong providing property documents that surpassed the required financial value.
The holy month of Ramadan is observed by practicing Muslims all around the world as it holds profound significance for them.
It’s the time of the year in the Arabic calendar for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and increased devotion to prayer and charitable acts.
Surat Baqarah, 2:183 of the Holy Quran says “Oh, you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, [so] that you may learn piety and righteousness.”
Just like the saying, “The woman is the caretaker of the home”, many working Muslim women during this period are faced with unique challenges as they strive to balance their professional commitments with religious obligations.
In this article, we delve into the experiences of working Muslim women during Ramadan while honouring the spiritual significance of this sacred month.
In Islam, fasting is the practice of abstaining, usually from food, drink, sexual activity, and anything which substitutes food and drink.
During the holy month of Ramadan, sawm (fasting) is observed between dawn and sunset when the adhan of the Maghrib prayer is sounded.
For many Muslim women, juggling the demands of a career alongside the rituals of Ramadan can be daunting.
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From fasting during daylight hours to attending nightly prayers at the mosque, the obligations of Ramadan require careful planning and time management.
Additionally, cultural expectations and familial responsibilities may add further layers of complexity to their daily routines.
It could be noted that the energy level of an individual during a fasting period cannot be compared to other times.
Fasting from dawn to sunset can be physically demanding, especially for those engaged in mentally or physically taxing work.
In Ghana, the average work duration is from 9 am to 5 pm, which means that the woman spends approximately 64% of her time at the workplace.
Many working women find themselves grappling with fatigue and decreased productivity during this period.
Cultural expectations surrounding Ramadan, such as hosting or attending Iftar gatherings, can create additional time constraints for working women.
Unfortunately, some working Muslim women may face discrimination or lack of understanding from colleagues or employers regarding their religious practices during Ramadan.
Mrs. Kahadijah Abubakar, a pharmacist sharing her first Ramadan experience as a new wife mentioned that she has had to take breaks from work to make time for home duties.
“Juggling with fasting, prayers, and taking care of the house is stressful in this Ramadan season, I have to pause work or take some days off from work just to work at home.
“I wake up as early as 3 am to cook and prepare for Ramadan, I don’t get enough rest during this period. My partner’s time is very limited at home, he spends most of his time at work so I have to do all the chores at home but he sometimes helps during the weekend,” Mrs Khadijah Abubakar noted.
Mother of two and business owner, Mrs Zakeeya Garba also highlighted some struggles she faced during this time.
“It’s not that easy but I try my best. I still work during Ramadan just that I open my shop late and close earlier than usual. After Suhoor, I lay down a bit and wake up at 7: 00 am, bath the kids send the elder one to school before I go to work (on a normal day I wake up at 5:30). The only rest I get is night rest that is from 10 pm – 3 am, then I have to wake up again and continue the cycle. My husband takes care of the kids while I’m in the kitchen cooking until I finish and then I continue” Mrs Zakeeya Garba noted.
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Despite these challenges, many working Muslim women find ways to effectively manage their professional responsibilities while fully participating in the spiritual aspects of Ramadan.
The founder of the Muslim Network, Sheikh Yahaya Tuntunba, addressed some of these concerns from the Quranic perspective.
He highlighted the obligations of a woman during Ramadan adding that Islam encourages a man to help his wife with her house chores.
“Primarily, the setup of the majority of matrimonial homes demands the supervision of the woman over house chores, probably because they are good at acquiring such skills right from their childhood. However, Islam encourages a man to help his wife with her house chores. Helping your wife with household chores is a neglected Sunnah (teachings of the prophet). Any man who sees it beneath him or is too arrogant to help his wife around the house is acting against the Sunnah and is guilty of chauvinistic behavior. In essence, it is the teaching of Islam for a man to help his wife with her chores,” he said.
“The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever helps break the fast of a fasting person, he will have the same reward as him without decreasing anything from the reward of the fasting person.” this reward applies also to women who do the role of helping their families to break the fast.”
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Sheikh Yahaya also advises Muslim women to find time for Ibadah (worship) even amid these challenges as it grows once faith in Allah.
“A woman can effectively achieve a just equilibrium in her Ibadah (worship) and chores by first making a sincere intention that whatever service she renders to her husband and kids is an act of worship to her Creator from which she seeks reward and blessings. She can also keep her tongue busy with simple Azkaar( supplications and praises of Allah) such as Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar. Above all, she can prepare a comfortable prayer corner in her room or house, where she will observe her prayers on time. She will sit in it and recite her Quran intermittently whilst waiting for a task in the kitchen. And so on…”.
Despite the demands of work and fasting, making time for spiritual reflection and prayer is essential for connecting with the deeper meaning of Ramadan.
Incorporating moments of mindfulness or gratitude into daily routines can nurture spiritual growth.
Ramadan serves as a profound opportunity for spiritual renewal and self-improvement for Muslims around the world.
For working Muslim women, navigating the demands of both career and faith during this holy month requires resilience, creativity, and support from their communities.
By employing effective strategies and fostering understanding in the workplace, working Muslim women can successfully honor their religious obligations while thriving in their professional endeavors.
As society continues to embrace diversity and inclusion, workplaces must recognize and accommodate the diverse religious practices of their employees, ensuring that all individuals can fully participate in the richness of their faith traditions, including Ramadan.
The writer, Faridatu Seidu, is a young Muslim lady doing her National Service with , a subsidiary of media conglomerate, Multimedia Group Limited.
A domestic flight operated by Passion Air was forced to return to Accra shortly after takeoff due to what passengers have described as a shocking case of fuel shortage mid-air.
The flight, which departed Kotoka International Airport on Saturday, May 31, around 6:20 a.m. and was en route to Takoradi, reportedly turned back just 15 minutes into the journey. According to a passenger aboard the aircraft, the crew initially gave no clear explanation for the abrupt turnaround.
However, upon landing, passengers were allegedly informed that the aircraft did not have enough fuel to reach its destination — a revelation that has sparked alarm and concern social media.
“A whole commercial flight with insufficient fuel?” the passenger wrote in disbelief. “We boarded at 6:20am, took off, and barely 15 minutes later they told us we had to return to Accra. No explanation until we landed — then they said there wasn’t enough fuel to get to Takoradi.”
Just had the most terrifying experience with a domestic flight in Ghana. We boarded at 6:20am, took off and barely 15 minutes in, they announced we had to turn back to Accra. No clear reason.
The alleged fuel shortage has raised serious questions about the safety protocols and operational checks followed before takeoff.
As of now, Passion Air has not released an official statement to clarify the cause of the mid-air return or address the fuel shortage claims.
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Justin Frimpong Kodua is the General Secretary of the NPP
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has rejected recent statements made by Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, indicating that the former diplomat may face disciplinary action, including the potential revocation of his founding member status.
This stern warning follows Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe’s criticisms of the party’s leadership regarding its handling of the arrest of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi.
Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe in an interview with JoyNews on May 30, 2025, declared that the party currently “has no leadership” in response to the situation.
Reacting to the remarks of the former diplomat in an interview on JoyNews, on Friday, May 30, 2025, Kodua expressed his disappointment with Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe’s conduct, asserting that his recent comments do not align with the principles and values expected of a founding figure within the NPP.
“As a founding member of our party, we expect him to be part of the National Council of Elders, providing wise counsel to the rank and file—not becoming a disruptive voice,” Kodua stated.
“That is not the hallmark of a founding member of a political party,” he fumed.
Kodua emphasised that the NPP leadership views Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe’s public posture as unhelpful, especially as the party focuses on internal reorganisation and national cohesion in anticipation of the 2028 general elections.
“We have several founding members, and none behave in this manner. At this critical moment, we need positive energy,” he added.
The General Secretary revealed that the matter will be brought up at the party’s upcoming National Council meeting, where disciplinary measures, including the possibility of stripping Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe of his founding member status, will be considered.
“This is something I intend to pursue at our next National Council meeting. If it involves removing his founding member status, because as a party we don’t need this type of behaviour at this material moment,” Kodua said.
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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is facing significant backlash after the official Black Stars social media account posted match highlights from their recent 2–1 defeat to Nigeria, accompanied by a soundtrack featuring Nigerian music.
The post, intended to engage fans, instead ignited a firestorm of criticism on X, with many Ghanaians expressing outrage over the choice of a song by Davido featuring Rema.
Many accused the GFA of insensitivity and questioned the decision to promote Nigerian music in the aftermath of a loss to the same country.
One user remarked, “Yet the post is still up… Wegyimi too much. Delete and repost. Idiot.”
Another stated, “And the admin is seeing all the disregard for the background song in the comment session and is still keeping the post. Delete this nonsense.”
Fans felt that using Nigerian music in this context was a misstep that failed to honor Ghanaian talent and sentiments.
As of now, the GFA has not issued an official response to the criticism.
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On Saturday, May 24th, Accra witnessed a bold convergence of vision, strategy, and identity at AfroTalks 2025, held at the University of Ghana School of Law.
With the central theme, “HOW”, the event brought together thinkers, creators, diplomats, business leaders, and change agents for a day of rich dialogue — asking not just why Africa must transform, but how it will.
Bright Tenbil, founder of AfroTalks, defining the African Dream in a compelling interaction forum:
“The desire for Africans to build Africa, grow Africa, by Africans, on African soil.”
A collaborative keynote from Diallo Sumbry and Dr. Ashley Milton introduced the Triangle Offence Policy — a strategic framework for African repatriation that encourages sustainable return, reintegration, and empowerment of diaspora communities across the continent.
In a powerful diplomatic presentation, H.E. Rosemary Mbabazi, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Ghana, spoke on “Africa Beyond Aid” — calling for a unified push toward economic self-determination and intra-African trade, with Rwanda as a compelling case study.
Dr. Stephen Moore challenged participants to localize technological solutions, emphasizing the importance of homegrown innovation tailored to Africa’s unique challenges.
Prince Akpa shared insights on building a borderless Africa through creative and collaborative entrepreneurship, while Frank Love offered a philosophical perspective on leadership through the lens of love and collective care.
One of the most unconventional sessions of the day was the Brain Drain Panel, moderated by Emmanuel Kwaku Owusu Larbi, featuring Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Kofi Hagan, and Emmaline Datey. The discussion explored the complex dynamics of migration, talent loss, and the role of the diaspora in African development — challenging narratives that normalize brain drain as inevitable or beneficial.
The future of African work was also in the spotlight. Akosua Osei, founder of Future of Work Africa, hosted a high-impact panel featuring Clinton Nyarko, Erica Franklin, and David Hutchings. Together, they explored strategies for building globally competitive talent on African soil and preparing the next generation for borderless innovation.
Beyond the panels, the Made in Africa Expo showcased 15 bold African startups, offering a platform for local entrepreneurs to connect with a wider audience. The event featured standout activations including the immersive Adinkra Booth, a curated photo experience, and the Don Simon Networking Lounge, all of which contributed to the event’s vibrant, world-class ambience.
AfroTalks 2025 was masterfully hosted by media icons Ivan Banns and AJ Sarpong, whose chemistry and charisma elevated the experience for patrons.
As the event concluded, organizers announced a new wave of AfroTalks Roundtable Discussions — a series of intimate town-hall style gatherings designed to dive deeper into critical issues affecting the continent.
Even more exciting, the AfroTalks team confirmed that the next major edition, AfroTalks Lagos 2025, will take place this September.
From redefining the African Dream to unpacking migration, innovation, and love, AfroTalks 2025 left attendees inspired and activated. As Bright Tenbil aptly noted:
“We must build Africa not only with hope — but with HOW.”
All videos of the talks would be available on afrotalks.com
Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hassan Tampuli, has disclosed that the recent bail variation application filed for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, was initiated on the instructions of his wife.
The Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman remains in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) despite efforts by his legal team to secure his release.
Until Friday, his legal team had only been able to secure one surety.
Mr Appiah-Kubi, however, confirmed that despite having met all bail conditions, his client will not be going home yet due to a fresh legal application filed earlier in the day.
That other development was a motion filed by NPP’s Director of Legal Affairs, Gary Nimako, seeking a review of the bail conditions imposed on him by EOCO.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Dr Tampuli explained that Wontumi’s wife directed Mr Nimako to file for the variation of his bail conditions after initial attempts to meet the requirements proved difficult.
He explained that “On Tuesday after he (Wontumi) had left (The CID headquarters) in the afternoon, he was picked up, so naturally 48 hours would lapse in the afternoon on Thursday. So we were trying to get all these you bill conditions met before that time.”
“So on Friday, Gary was instructed by Chairman Wontumi’s wife and his aid, not the party. Gary is the Director of Legal for the party, but he was not instructed by the General Secretary or the chairman of the National Council, but by Chairman Wontumi’s wife. So he got in touch with honorable Andy Appiah Kubi, and was asking for updates. Where are we? We haven’t been able to get all the necessary,” he explained.
The NPP legislator said Gary Nimako proposed to Mr Appiah Kubi that they “file processes or let’s file another motion for variation of the bill conditions.”
“According to Gary, Andy said he was in the process of doing so up to about 2:35 pm when the process was filed, I think Andy hadn’t done so. So clearly, Chairman Wontumi’s wife was agitated, and she did that.
“She wants to see her husband, regardless of what is going on behind us. She wants to see her husband, and she wants to see the lawyers to be doing something. So if you are doing something and it’s not known to her, obviously, she will not be satisfied. So she properly instructed Gary,” he added.
Also on the same show, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni, suggested internal disagreements within the NPP’s legal team.
A law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has slammed the Minority in Parliament for their dramatic protest against the continued detention of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi.
Chairman Wontumi was arrested on Tuesday, May 27, by the Economic and Organised Office (EOCO), following an earlier arrest by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.
Although he was granted GHC50m bail on Wednesday, May 28—with conditions including two justified sureties, which his legal team confirmed were met by May 30—his release has been stalled due to a pending High Court application to review the bail terms.
On Thursday, May 29, Minority MPs staged a dramatic walkout from Parliament and marched to EOCO headquarters, where they sat on the ground to protest Wontumi’s continued detention. They argued that he should have been granted self-recognizance bail, given his public standing and perceived low flight risk.
However, Prof. Appiagyei-Atua, speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV, with Selorm Adonoo, on Saturday, May 31, described the protest as unnecessary and politically motivated.
“One would have expected that the NPP team would have followed the due process, and that is why I fault the steps they took—leaving Parliament to go and sit down on the floor at EOCO,” he said. “I think it was needless, just to create some drama and attention, which in the end could have led to lawlessness. Indeed, some lawlessness occurred, considering that a journalist was assaulted. The whole thing was overdramatised,” he asserted.
He further expressed disappointment that some of the protesting MPs, who are lawyers, appeared to disregard legal procedures and instead opted for public spectacle.
“Some of these MPs are lawyers, they know the rules, and I don’t know why this time they decided to choose this route, which creates the perception that they want to politicise the situation,” he criticised.
The ongoing case has stirred significant public interest and political tension. On Friday, May 30, NPP supporters blocked the road in front of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in Accra after Wontumi was transferred there from EOCO.
A delegation of senior party officials, including the NPP’s 2024 flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on May 30, was unable to see Wontumi during a visit to the facility, further intensifying public scrutiny.
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The Nigerian movie industry — Nollywood — is known for its dynamic storytelling, colorful personalities, and growing global influence. But behind the scenes of the glitz and glamour lies a hidden truth: the physical toll endured by actors and crew to bring stories alive.
Recent events brought this harsh reality crashing into the spotlight, exposing a near-tragic injury suffered by actor Godwin Nnadiekwe at the hands of his colleague Zubby Michael during a filming session.
The Eastern North Regional Police Command has intercepted a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp on the Volta Lake, leading to the arrest of three individuals.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Abraham Agonu, Michael Akuaku, and Confidence Amenuveve.
According to a statement released on Facebook by the police on Friday May, 30, 2025, the operation, which took place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, near Kwahu Adawso, resulted in the seizure of thousands of compressed and non-compressed slabs of the illicit substance.
“The Eastern North Regional Police Command has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with the transportation of five thousand, nine hundred and fifty (5,950) compressed and some non-compressed leaves suspected to be Indian hemp on the Volta Lake at Asuboni, near Kwahu Adawso in the Eastern Region,” the statement said.
They were apprehended while attempting to ferry the suspected narcotics across the Volta Lake.
Police investigations suggest that the trio is part of a larger drug trafficking network.
“Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects were part of a larger operation led by a man identified only as Felix, who is believed to have boarded a separate boat en route to the Akate area,” the statement added.
Authorities believe a man identified only as “Felix” is the ringleader, having reportedly boarded a separate boat heading towards the Akate area to evade capture.
The exhibits retrieved from the suspects include a pump-action shotgun, 85 maxi sacks containing a staggering 5,950 pieces of compressed Indian hemp, along with additional quantities of non-compressed suspected cannabis.
Also seized were two outboard motors and a large engine boat, indicating the scale of the smuggling operation.
The police is actively pursuing leads in a comprehensive manhunt to locate and apprehend Felix and any other accomplices connected to this major drug bust.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to dismantle the entire network responsible for this illicit trade.
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The Black Stars of Ghana is currently battling it out with Trinidad and Tobago in the Unity Cup third-place play-off.
The international tournament is taking place at the GTech Community Stadium in London.
Trinidad and Tobago went down to Jamaica in Tuesday’s first semi-final, going down 3-2 in agonising fashion as Richard King scored a 94th-minute penalty.
Trinidad had earlier fought back from two goals down to draw level, thanks to a strike from Isiah Leacock and Kevin Molino, and now face Ghana to avoid the wooden spoon.
Prior to this, Ghana also suffered a 2:1 defeat in its game against Nigeria.
A Nigerian lady shared her experience on social media about a man she was casually dating.
The man sent her a list of strict “commandments” he expected her to follow.
This unexpected demand raised her surprise and concern regarding the relationship.
A Nigerian lady recently took to social media to share her surprise after a man she was casually dating sent her a list of rigid “commandments” that he expected her to follow if their relationship were to continue.
According to eyewitness accounts, a bus travelling from Bole to Tamale collided with a motorbike carrying the two victims along the roadside.
Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy was seen in traffic this morning, reportedly after leaving a club in the early hours. The music icon, known for his energetic performances and larger-than-life presence, was spotted in his vehicle as he navigated through the morning congestion.
