The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Edudzi Tameklo, has said that President John Mahama holds no personal grudges against the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo.
He said instead, the President vouched for her and ensured that the then Minority Caucus made up of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) MPs approved her nomination.
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Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, says consumers can expect a gradual reduction in the prices of goods and services.
This is because, the recent appreciation of the cedi will soon begin to filter through the economy.
Speaking at a press briefing following the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Friday May 23, 2024, Dr. Asiama noted that while inflation dynamics typically lag exchange rate movements, the sustained strengthening of the local currency will to ease import-related cost pressures in the coming months.
“You can understand that some people stock their goods at a higher exchange rate. So naturally, even with the appreciation – it takes a while for you to see that adjustment. However, rest assured that you will see the adjustment certainly so long as there is competition, so long as it is not a monopoly, and we will see that kind of phenomenon very soon.”
The cedi has seen gains of nearly 24% year-to-date.
Retailers and importers are under pressure to reflect the improved performance of the cedi in their pricing decisions as part of broader efforts to consolidate macroeconomic stability.
But the Governor believes the appreciation of the cedi must be put into proper context.
He downplayed concerns that the local currency’s recent rally could undermine Ghana’s export competitiveness adding that, the MPC carefully examined exchange rate dynamics and believes that the current gains do not pose a structural risk to the economy’s trade performance.
“Much as you want to have cedi stability in nominal terms, the important thing here is to ensure that in real terms, the cedi is not appreciating persistently. We think that where we are now, we don’t have that problem of real appreciation that would adversely impact our competitiveness.”
The local currency has surged to its strongest performance against its major trading currencies.
This is an impressive turnaround from the sharp depreciation trends seen in recent years and marks an all-time high in percentage terms
It has appreciated by 24.1% against the US dollar, 16.2% against the British Pound and 14.1% against the Euro according to the latest data by the Bank of Ghana.
Per the May 2025 Summary of Economic and Financial Data, the cedi is currently trading at around GH₵11.85 to the dollar – GH₵15.84 to the British Pound and GH₵ 13.34 to the Euro.
Star Musician, David Adeleke, known as Davido, and socialite turned musician, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, known as Chief Priest, paid a visit to Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.
Naija News reports that Davido and Chief Priest visited the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Friday.
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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says it is awaiting final agreement between parties involved in the sale of shares in Société Générale Ghana before taking any further regulatory action.
Speaking at the 124th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press conference in Accra on Friday, May 23, 2025, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, clarified that the central bank is not directly involved in the sale process but will ensure that all regulatory requirements are met before issuing its approval.
“Yes, at the last MPC, I made a point that the sale was on. The sale is still on as far as we are concerned. As a central bank, we are not parties to the sale; ours is to ensure that there is due diligence and that the parties that agreed on the sale meet our requirements,” Dr Asiama said.
“We are just waiting for the parties to the sale to reach an agreement. They will write to us and we will do the necessary due diligence. We will check everything we need to check and then issue our no-objection. So that exercise is still ongoing, we haven’t heard anything since the last MPC when we touched on this,” he added.
This reiterates comments Dr Asiama made during the previous MPC press conference on March 28, 2025, where he assured that BoG’s role is strictly regulatory.
“The sale of shares in Société Générale is ongoing, a number of prospective buyers have touched base with us. But as you know, we are central bank regulators. Ours is to issue a no-objection; ours is to ensure that the prospective buyer meets the fit and proper requirements,” he said.
“We await negotiations on their part. When it is concluded, we will then look at the aspects that we have to look at. We will have to make sure that they meet the policy guidelines when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, and to make sure that everything is fit and proper. So that is where we are as far as the SG transaction is concerned. We are waiting for the shareholders, we are waiting for the agreements that can be reached, and then we will get involved for that sale to go to the next step,” Dr Asiama explained.
The clarification comes in the wake of a statement issued by Société Générale Ghana on May 9, 2024, confirming that its parent company, Société Générale Group, which holds a 60.22% stake, had begun a strategic review.
“Société Générale Ghana has been informed that Société Générale Group, which holds 60.22% of Société Générale Ghana, has initiated a strategic review. If a concrete development were to be decided, a subsequent communication will be made at the appropriate time according to applicable legislation,” the bank said.
However, just a day earlier, on May 8, 2024, the Managing Director of Société Générale Ghana, Hakim Ouzzani, dismissed reports of the bank’s exit from Ghana as speculation.
“Some rumours have indeed taken root regarding SG Ghana. But it’s important to mention to all our stakeholders and our shareholders that the news item being circulated in the media was not issued by the group nor by SG Ghana,” Ouzzani said during the bank’s 44th Annual General Meeting in Accra.
“We don’t want to comment further,” he added, while reaffirming the bank’s commitment to strengthening its capital base, a strategy it has been pursuing since 2023.
Reports suggesting that the French banking group was preparing to exit Ghana after nearly two decades of operations have been circulating in local media.
However, no official confirmation of such a move has been provided by the bank or its parent group.
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The Progressive Intellectuals (PI), a prominent think tank and advocacy group, has extended a warm welcome to Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang upon her return to Ghana after a successful medical review abroad.
In a press release issued on Friday, May 23, 2025 the group expressed immense joy and relief at the Vice President’s return, noting that her recovery has been a subject of fervent prayers among its members. The PI described her comeback as a “heartening development” that reinforces hope in Ghana’s governance and economic revival.
Since assuming office alongside President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang has been instrumental in shaping the policies driving Ghana’s economic transformation.
The Progressive Intellectuals highlighted the remarkable progress made within the first 120 days of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, crediting the government’s strong leadership and clear policy direction for the stabilization of the Ghanaian cedi and broader economic recovery.
Professor Yunus Dumbe, President of the Progressive Intellectuals, praised the Vice President’s resilience and dedication, stating that her return symbolizes renewed hope for the nation.
“Her Excellency’s presence is not only a morale booster but also a catalyst for deeper intellectual and policy engagement toward fulfilling the NDC’s manifesto promises,” he said.
The group reaffirmed its unwavering support for the government’s agenda, aligning its vision with Ghana’s founding fathers’ aspirations for prosperity and progress. The statement concluded with prayers for the Vice President’s continued good health and a pledge to stand firmly behind her and the administration in building a brighter future for all citizens.
As Ghana continues on its path to economic revitalization, the return of Vice President Opoku-Agyemang has been met with widespread optimism, reinforcing confidence in the government’s ability to deliver on its promises.
Ghana’s local currency, the cedi, has made an impressive turnaround on the forex market, registering record gains against its major trading currencies.
According to the latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data released by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in May 2025, the cedi has appreciated by 24.1% against the US dollar, 16.2% against the British pound, and 14.1% against the euro—marking its strongest performance in years.
A Tuberculosis (TB) Control Unit Office of the 37 Military Hospital was yesterday inaugurated in Accra to help drastically reduce the rate of TB cases in the hospital and the country as a whole.
The TB office attached to the Public Health Annex office was constructed in collaboration with GAF medical services and Mr Prosper Kwame Appiah, founder of the PK Foundation.
The commander of the 37 Military Hospital and Acting Deputy Chief of Staff Medical (DCOS MED), Brigadier General Evelyn Vivian Abraham- Kwabiah, inaugurated the facility.
Brig Gen Abraham-Kwabiah commended the founder of PK Appiah Foundation, Mr PK Appiah for TB office and indicated that it would help in GAF’s fight against TB.
She said that the office would be used for screening, diagnosing and treatment and will ensure quality care to support TB patients.
The officer in charge of the Public Health Division of the hospital, Captain (GN) Harriet Manu, thanked Mr PK Appiah for the gesture and stated that public health played a vital role in preventing diseases, promoting health and prolonging lives of people.
She noted that investing in public health helped to reduce healthcare cost, improve quality of life and increase productivity.
In his remarks, Mr Appiah noted that it was a privilege for him to construct the TB Office, saying the construction was his quota to help with the fight against TB to avoid loss of lives.
He disclosed that statistics showed that there were 15,000 cases of TB recorded annually and 4,100 deaths recorded yearly.
Mr Appiah said it was regrettable people lose their lives through TB and could not achieve their dreams.
Present at the programme were staff of the foundation and senior officers of the hospital.
BY BENJAMIN ARCTON-TETTEY
After years of economic turbulence marked by ballooning debt, cedi depreciation, and waning investor confidence, Ghana is finally witnessing a refreshing reset under the stewardship of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and the current Finance Minister, Hon. Ato Forson.
The duo has not only brought technical clarity to the management of our monetary and fiscal affairs but has also restored hope, discipline, and stability to an economy once gasping for air.
The signs are clear. Inflation is gradually tapering downward, the cedi is holding its ground against major currencies, and foreign reserves are climbing. Investor confidence is returning, and local businesses are beginning to breathe again.
The Bank of Ghana’s cautious but firm monetary policy stance, combined with the Finance Ministry’s pragmatic fiscal discipline, has laid the groundwork for sustainable growth.
Credit must be given where it is due. The synergy between the Central Bank and the Finance Ministry is perhaps the most coherent we have seen in decades. Dr.Ato Forson and Dr. Asiamah, known for their technocratic approach and clear-headedness, have shown that sound economics is not about dramatic slogans or borrowing for grand vanity projects—it is about focus, credibility, and getting the basics right.
And yes, let us not forget the men who came before—Dr. Amin Adam and Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta. Their tenure reads like a cautionary tale of what happens when you attempt to manage a dynamic, real-world economy strictly by textbook theories—some of which they perhaps skimmed through at best.
With spreadsheets full of hope and forecasts made of dreams, they missed the fundamental truth that economies are not academic case studies; they are lived realities of millions of citizens.
While Ken Ofori-Atta waxed poetic about “homegrown solutions” and “smart borrowing,” the economy was silently hemorrhaging. Dr. Amin Adam followed suit with rhetorical flourishes but little traction. What we got instead was policy acrobatics without real impact and a fiscal path that led us to an IMF negotiating table with cap in hand.
Today, however, the difference is palpable. The economy is being steered not by textbook illusions but by grounded realism.
The current leadership understands the Ghanaian economy not just as a theoretical model, but as a living system that requires smart judgment, timely interventions, and—above all—accountability.
The road ahead remains long, but with steady hands at the wheel, the nation can once again begin to dream—and build—confidently.
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By: Enyonam Adzo Apetorgbor, CEO, KIPC
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s plan to strip Harvard University of its ability to enroll foreign students.
The ruling came after Harvard filed a lawsuit – the latest escalation of a dispute between the White House and one of America’s most prestigious institutions.
The university said the administration’s decision on Thursday to bar international students was a “blatant violation” of the law and free speech rights.
The Trump administration says Harvard has not done enough to fight antisemitism, and change its hiring and admissions practices – allegations that the university has strongly denied.
US District Judge Allison Burroughs issued a temporary restraining order in a short ruling issued on Friday.
The order pauses a move that the Department of Homeland Security made on Thursday to revoke Harvard’s access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) – a government database that manages foreign students.
The next hearing will occur on 29 May in Boston.
“With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body, international students who contribute significantly to the University and its mission,” Harvard argued in the lawsuit.
“We condemn this unlawful and unwarranted action,” Harvard President Alan Garber said in a letter.
“The revocation continues a series of government actions to retaliate against Harvard for our refusal to surrender our academic independence and to submit to the federal government’s illegal assertion of control over our curriculum, our faculty, and our student body,” he wrote.
In response, White House deputy press secretary Abigail Jackson said: “If only Harvard cared this much about ending the scourge of anti-American, anti-Semitic, pro-terrorist agitators on their campus they wouldn’t be in this situation to begin with.
After the restraining order was issued, Ms Jackson accused the judge in the case of having a “liberal agenda”.
“These unelected judges have no right to stop the Trump Administration from exercising their rightful control over immigration policy and national security policy,” she said.
Graduation in the shadow of uncertainty
It was quiet at Harvard on Friday. Classes have finished for the year and preparations are being made for commencements. Gazebos were going up on the quad as students rented their gowns and collected tickets for family members.
For those graduating, it should be a week of celebration. But for foreign students hoping to remain in the US, it’s been a 24-hour whirlwind.
All morning Harvard’s international student body scrambled to find out what was going to happen. Would they have to leave the US immediately? Were they now under the threat of deportation?
Cormac Savage from Downpatrick in Co Down Northern Ireland is six days from graduating with a degree in government and languages. He’s taking a job in Brussels, partly because of the uncertainty in the US.
“You know that you’re fine if you’re still legally in the United States for the next 90 days, but you don’t know that you can come back and finish your degree,” he said on Friday. “You don’t know if you can stay and work in the US if you’re about to graduate.
The order also complicates plans for students still enroled, like Rohan Battula, a junior from the UK who will rely on his visa to work in New York in June.
“I was worried if I went home I wouldn’t get to come back,” he told BBC, so he opted to stay on campus.
For a group of international students gathered on the banks of the Charles River, as rowing teams sculled by, the relief was palpable when news came in of the reprieve from the Boston court.
Mr Battula also felt relieved after Judge Burroughs issued her order. But the uncertainty still is taking a toll.
“It’s surreal to think that even for some period of time you’re unlawfully staying in a country, just because you’ve been to university there,” Mr Battula said.
Student dreams left in limbo
There are around 6,800 international students at Harvard, who make up more than 27% of its enrolled students this year.
Around a fifth of them are from China, with significant numbers from Canada, India, South Korea and the UK. Among the international students currently enrolled is the future queen of Belgium, 23-year-old Princess Elisabeth.
Leo Ackerman was set to study education and entrepreneurship at Harvard beginning in August, fulfilling a “dream”.
“I was really excited, and I’m still really excited if I manage to go there,” Mr Ackerman said. “Having it taken away feels like a really sad moment for a lot of people.”
Eliminating foreign students would take a large bite out of Harvard’s finances. Experts say international students are more likely to pay full tuition, essentially subsidising aid for American students.
Undergraduate tuition – not including fees, housing, books, food or health insurance – will reach $59,320 (£43,850) in the coming academic year, according to the university. The total cost of a year at Harvard before any financial aid is usually significantly more than $100,000.
Isaac Bangura, a public administration student from Sierra Leone, moved to Harvard with his wife and two young daughters after surviving a civil war.
“Since yesterday, my kids has been asking, ‘Daddy, I understand they are coming to return us home again.’ They are referring to deportation,” he said.
He said he has to be strong for them and has faith. “I know the American people are always, whenever they are into issues, they will find ways of resolving it,” he said.
The government vs. an ultra-elite university
In addition to Harvard, the Trump administration has taken aim at other elite institutions, not only arguing that they should do more to clamp down on pro-Palestinian activists but also claiming they discriminate against conservative viewpoints.
On Friday, speaking from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump said, “Harvard is going to have to change its ways” and suggested he is considering measures against more universities.
In April, the White House froze $2.2bn (£1.7bn) in federal funding to Harvard, and Trump has threatened to remove the university’s tax-exempt status, a standard designation for US educational institutions.
The funding freeze prompted an earlier Harvard lawsuit, also asking the courts to stop the administration’s actions.
Carl Tobias, a University of Richmond law professor, said federal courts in Massachusetts and New England, where the initial stages of the case will play out, have consistently ruled against the Trump administration.
But the outcome may be less predictable in the US Supreme Court, where Harvard’s case may end up.
“These are tough issues for Harvard, but they have the resources and they seem to have the will to fight,” Mr Tobias said.
Harvard leaders have made concessions to the White House – including dismissing the leaders of its Center for Middle Eastern Studies, who came under fire for failing to represent Israeli perspectives.
But it also enlisted several high-profile Republican lawyers, including Robert Hur, a former special counsel who investigated Joe Biden’s retention of classified documents.
Foreign students currently attending Harvard have expressed worries that the row could force them to transfer to another university or return home. Being logged on the SEVP system is a requirement for student visas and, if Harvard is blocked from the database, students could be found in violation and potentially face deportation.
Several British students enrolled at Harvard, who spoke to the BBC on condition of anonymity out of fear of immigration authorities, worried their US education could be cut short.
“I definitely think freedom of speech is a problem on campus, but it’s being actively worked on… it was an absolute shock when yesterday’s announcement happened,” said one student
“There’s a lot of anger, people feeling like we’re being used as pawns in a game.”
When Joel Anyaegbu’s application for a Schengen visa to travel to Barcelona was denied late last year, he was surprised but immediately reapplied. He sent in more documents than were required, including bank statements and proof of property ownership in Nigeria.
He was rejected again.
“The information submitted regarding the justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay were not reliable,” read a checklist returned with his passport from the Spanish consulate in Lagos. The 32-year-old gaming consultant said he felt humiliated.
“I had to cancel meetings with partners at the conference I was attending,” he told CNN. “I emailed the embassy to understand why I was denied but it has not been answered to date.”
Anyaegbu’s was among the 50,376 short-stay Schengen visa applications rejected in Nigeria last year, nearly half of all submissions, according to newly released data from the European Commission.
Applicants worldwide pay a non-refundable visa fee of 90 euros (about $100), so Nigerians alone lost over 4.5 million euros (about $5 million) seeking permission to travel to the 29 European countries that make up the Schengen Area.
In total, African countries lost 60 million euros ($67.5 million) in rejected Schengen visa fees in 2024, analysis from the LAGO Collective shows. The London-based research and arts organization has been monitoring data on European short-term visas since 2022 and says Africa is the continent worst affected by the cost of visa rejections.
“The poorest countries in the world pay the richest countries in the world money for not getting visas,” its founder Marta Foresti told CNN. “As in 2023, the poorer the country of application, the higher the rejection rates. African countries are disproportionately affected with rejection rates as high as 40-50% for countries like Ghana, Senegal and Nigeria.” She says this proves “inbuilt discrimination and bias” in the process.
A European Commission spokesperson told CNN that member states consider visa applications on a case-by-case basis. “Each file is assessed by experienced decision-makers on its own merits, in particular regarding the purpose of stay, sufficient means of subsistence, and the applicants’ will to return to their country of residence after a visit to the EU,” the spokesperson said via email.
‘Insufficient reasoning’
Africans have long complained about inconsistent, sometimes baffling decisions about who gets approved or denied while applying for European visas. Cameroonian Jean Mboulé was born in France but when he applied for a visa in 2022 alongside his wife using similar documents, his application was rejected but hers was not.
“At the time she was unemployed but with a South African passport. She had no income but received a visa on the back of my financial statement,” he told CNN. “But the embassy said they refused my application because my documents were fake, and they weren’t sure I would come back to South Africa, where I am a permanent resident, if I went to France.”
The 39-year-old regional executive took legal action in French courts and won, forcing the French embassy in Johannesburg to grant his visa and pay him a fine of 1,200 euros.
He told an administrative tribunal in the French city of Nantes that the embassy’s decision to deny him a visa was “tainted by insufficient reasoning.”
Mboulé pointed out that he had provided sufficient guarantees that he would return at the end of his trip to his wife and daughter in South Africa where he owns a building. After he got the visa, he chose to go to Mauritius instead as he didn’t want to spend his money in France.
The Cameroonian’s case is unique as many Africans denied Schengen visas rarely appeal or contest the decisions in court. Like Anyaegbu, the Nigerian gaming consultant, they often reapply, losing more money in the process. Mboulé has travelled several times to the UK and other African countries but was still denied twice for Schengen.
“The financial cost of rejected visas is just staggering; you can think of them as ‘reverse remittances,’ money flowing from poor to rich countries, which we never hear about,” the LAGO Collective’s Foresti says. Schengen visa fees increased from 80 to 90 euros in July 2024, making it even more expensive for the world’s poorest applicants.
But South African management lecturer Sikhumbuzo Maisela said the visa rejection rates for Africans were lower than he expected. “The visa vetting process seems to be shaped less by outright prejudice and more by historical patterns of behaviour,” he told CNN via email.
“Western countries have had instances where visa holders overstayed or violated terms, and this has influenced how future applications are scrutinized.”
An act of trust
Though he hasn’t conducted formal academic research on the issue, Maisela said Africans should treat visas as an act of trust and hospitality, and observe the rules.
“When one person violates these principles, it impacts all of us,” he said. “It makes it harder for the next applicant — someone who may be fully compliant — to be granted the same opportunity. So, in a way, those who break the rules contribute to the very discrimination others face.”
Younger Africans are the most vocal about visa rejections online but older applicants face similar barriers. Julius Musimeenta, a 57-year-old Ugandan engineer, applied for a visa to attend an engineering fair in Munich last year with his family. All six of them were rejected even though they had all previously traveled to Europe.
“Africans contribute a lot to funding these embassies through these rejections. They always think negatively about us travelling to their countries,” he told CNN. He has three grown-up children who are also engineers and the entire family has a long history of international travel so they were surprised by the blanket denial, he says.
The European Commission said it does not comment on individual cases but EU law allows visa applicants to appeal negative decisions if they feel that the refusal was unjustified.
“The reasons for refusals vary, and include for example the submission of false or forged supporting documents such as bank statements or civil status documents, and weak socio-economic ties to the country of residence and hence a heightened risk of irregular migration,” it said.
While Schengen visa rejections get the most attention due to the large number of countries, African applicants to the UK complain of similar access challenges.
UK visa fees rose from £100 to £115 in July 2024 ($134 to $154) and then to £127 ($170) in April this year. There was a 13.5% spike in the cost of rejected visas to £50.7 million ($68.8 million) in 2024, the LAGO Collective estimates. Nigerians alone paid an extra £2 million trying to travel to their former colonial master, according to its calculations.
Ghanaian comic actor and filmmaker Lil Win is no stranger to pushing boundaries — but his latest cinematic venture might be his boldest yet. His upcoming movie, The Last African Hero, loosely based on the life and rise of Burkina Faso’s coup leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has stirred up a fiery conversation across social media and political circles alike.
While the film is still rolling out in bits, early scenes and behind-the-scenes clips have already gone viral. Lil Win, known for his satirical takes and slapstick style, plays the central role — a young, fearless soldier who topples a corrupt regime in the name of African liberation. Many viewers quickly drew parallels with Traoré, the charismatic young leader who led a military coup in Burkina Faso in 2022 and has since positioned himself as a Pan-African revolutionary.
Powerful Message or Reckless Glorification?
Reactions to the film’s concept have been sharply divided.
Supporters are calling it a “necessary Pan-African statement” that challenges neocolonial structures and celebrates African leadership on African terms. “Lil Win may be joking in tone, but this message is real. We need to tell our stories, even the controversial ones,” one fan tweeted.
On the flip side, critics are slamming the film as “dangerous propaganda” that glorifies military takeovers and could send the wrong message to young, impressionable audiences. A political analyst warned: “This is a volatile region. Romanticizing coups — even in satire — is reckless. Entertainment can influence people more than we realize.
Online buzz suggests some Burkina Faso nationals have taken notice — and not all are amused. “If Captain Traoré sees this, he go bore Ghana waa,” a TikTok user joked, highlighting the tension. Others, however, are excited by the international attention the film could bring to Burkina Faso’s recent political transformation.
Lil Win, for his part, has remained tight-lipped about whether the film is directly inspired by Traoré. In a brief comment to the media, he said, “The movie is about African strength and our hunger for freedom — the rest is up to you to interpret.”
Whether The Last African Hero becomes a cultural rallying cry or a controversial misstep, one thing’s for sure: Lil Win has, once again, managed to shake tables and put Ghanaian cinema at the center of a major Pan-African conversation.
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In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving work environment, staying stylish while maintaining professionalism can be a fine balance. However, the latest office fashion trends offer a wide range of choices, allowing employees to blend comfort, creativity, and sophistication into their daily wardrobe. Here’s how to stay fashionable at work in 2025:
The traditional business suit has undergone a transformation. While classic silhouettes remain in demand, contemporary office wear now embraces relaxed fits, wide-legged trousers, and blazers with an oversized silhouette. Lighter materials like linen blends or even sustainable fabrics are becoming popular, offering more breathability and comfort throughout the day. Adding subtle patterns, such as checks or pinstripes, brings a fresh vibe to the age-old suit.
Neutral colors such as beige, gray, black, and navy continue to dominate office fashion. These colors create an effortlessly chic and versatile foundation. However, the trend is now incorporating vibrant accents—think rich emerald green, mustard yellow, or deep red in accessories, shoes, or scarves. These bold touches add personality to your work attire without crossing into the realm of casual wear.
The rise of remote work and hybrid environments has made smart casual attire a top choice for many professionals. High-quality, tailored jeans or trousers paired with a button-down shirt or a refined knit top create an ideal blend of professionalism and comfort. Statement shoes like loafers, sleek ankle boots, or low-heeled mules elevate the look while still being practical.
As sustainability continues to be a focus in the fashion industry, many office-goers are opting for eco-friendly fabrics like organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled polyester. Ethical brands are also gaining popularity, offering office attire made with fair-trade principles. Investing in sustainable pieces not only elevates your wardrobe but also contributes positively to the environment.
As technology merges with fashion, more wearable tech pieces are making their way into professional wardrobes. From smartwatches that sync with your phone to jackets with built-in heating elements, these innovations are both functional and fashionable. Keeping an eye on these tech-infused items can give your office attire a cutting-edge twist.
In conclusion, 2025’s office fashion trends blend professionalism with personal expression. Whether it’s a statement suit or sustainable fabrics, modern workwear offers endless possibilities to curate a stylish and functional wardrobe, reflecting individual tastes while adhering to workplace expectations.
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Nearly a decade after Kim Kardashian was tied up and robbed at gunpoint in Paris, eight people have now been found guilty in connection with the heist — but none of them will return to prison.
The robbery, which happened during Paris Fashion Week in 2016, saw the reality TV star lose over $9 million worth of jewelry, including a $4 million engagement ring. She was gagged, zip-tied, and locked in a bathroom at a luxury residence.
According to Daily Mail, the convicted group, dubbed the “Grandpa Robbers” by French media due to their ages (many in their 60s and 70s), got sentences ranging from 3 to 8 years, mostly suspended due to age and health issues.
The court acknowledged the harm done but said sending them back to jail would be ethically wrong given their illnesses — one is undergoing chemotherapy, another has Parkinson’s, and one even needed court transcripts displayed due to hearing loss.
Only two out of the ten on trial admitted guilt. The alleged mastermind, Aomar Aït Khedache, 69, was sentenced to eight years. Still, with time served and suspension, he won’t see more jail time.
Kim, who didn’t attend Friday’s hearing, said the experience was “the most terrifying of my life.” She’s since beefed up security and cut back on posting in real time.
“While I’ll never forget what happened, I believe in the power of growth and accountability,” she said.
Dame was untouchable – Edudzi Tameklo explains why Godfred Dame is now being dragged to the GLC
Sat 24th May, 2025 07:58
The Director of Legal services of the National Democratic Congress, Edudzi Tameklo has explained that it took one year for the former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Dame to be reported to the General Legal Council for discipline because he was untouchable at the time of the incident.
After years of economic turbulence marked by ballooning debt, cedi depreciation, and waning investor confidence, Ghana is finally witnessing a refreshing reset under the stewardship of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama and the current Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson. The duo has not only brought technical clarity to the management of our monetary and fiscal affairs but has also restored hope, discipline, and stability to an economy once gasping for air.
The signs are clear. Inflation is gradually tapering downward, the cedi is holding its ground against major currencies, and foreign reserves are climbing. Investor confidence is returning, and local businesses are beginning to breathe again. The Bank of Ghana’s cautious but firm monetary policy stance, combined with the Finance Ministry’s pragmatic fiscal discipline, has laid the groundwork for sustainable growth.
Credit must be given where it is due. The synergy between the Central Bank and the Finance Ministry is perhaps the most coherent we have seen in decades. Dr.Ato Forson and Dr. Asiamah, known for their technocratic approach and clear-headedness, have shown that sound economics is not about dramatic slogans or borrowing for grand vanity projects—it is about focus, credibility, and getting the basics right.
And yes, let us not forget the men who came before—Dr. Amin Adam and Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta. Their tenure reads like a cautionary tale of what happens when you attempt to manage a dynamic, real-world economy strictly by textbook theories—some of which they perhaps skimmed through at best. With spreadsheets full of hope and forecasts made of dreams, they missed the fundamental truth that economies are not academic case studies; they are lived realities of millions of citizens.
While Ken Ofori-Atta waxed poetic about “homegrown solutions” and “smart borrowing,” the economy was silently hemorrhaging. Dr. Amin Adam followed suit with rhetorical flourishes but little traction. What we got instead was policy acrobatics without real impact and a fiscal path that led us to an IMF negotiating table with cap in hand.
Today, however, the difference is palpable. The economy is being steered not by textbook illusions but by grounded realism. The current leadership understands the Ghanaian economy not just as a theoretical model, but as a living system that requires smart judgment, timely interventions, and—above all—accountability.
The road ahead remains long, but with steady hands at the wheel, the nation can once again begin to dream—and build—confidently.
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Ghana’s local currency, the cedi, has extended its upward momentum on the interbank market, registering sharp gains against major trading currencies, most notably the US dollar.
As of the close of trading at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 23, 2025, the Ghanaian cedi was trading at approximately GH¢10.50 to the US dollar, according to Bloomberg data sighted by GhanaWeb Business.
This represents a significant appreciation from earlier in the month, when the cedi was exchanging at around GH¢15.31 per USD.
The Bank of Ghana’s official interbank mid-rate for the same day stood at GH¢10.9500 per USD.
The cedi’s strong recovery has come amid tighter monetary policy conditions and renewed investor confidence.
On Friday, May 23, 2025, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) maintained its monetary policy rate at 28%, signaling its continued commitment to inflation control and macroeconomic stability.
This decision reflects the central bank’s view that underlying inflationary pressures are easing, supported by a more stable exchange rate and a reduction in imported inflation.
Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, pointed to several contributing factors behind the cedi’s rebound.
These include improved foreign exchange inflows, possibly from gold and cocoa exports, remittances, and multilateral support, as well as regulatory measures aimed at curbing speculative demand in the FX market.
The BoG has reiterated its focus on anchoring inflation expectations and ensuring a gradual build-up of foreign exchange reserves.
Meanwhile, if sustained, the cedi’s recent performance could ease inflationary pressures in the near term and provide room for future policy adjustments.
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The self-acclaimed fetish priest being carried away in handcuffs
A middle-aged Ghanaian man who carries himself as a fetish priest was arrested in the studios of a local media station following his open confession and admittance of defiling his young daughter.
The victim, who is reported to be the biological child of the accused person distressed about her predicament, came to the Oyerepa studios to share her dilemma in efforts to receive help and break free from the clutches of her father who had subjected her to sexual intercourse.
According to her accounts, she had been defiled by her father, an action that went on for five years resulting in three pregnancies.
When questioned by the host about his actions, the accused admitted to the crime but attempted to absolve himself of responsibility by attributing his behavior to spiritual influences.
“It wasn’t intentional. I don’t know the kind of spirit that possessed me to commit such an atrocity. I’m pleading for forgiveness, look at God and forgive me,” he said on the program angering individuals present on the show.
The accused further went on to say, “I admit I was wrong but please forgive me. I immediately came here when I heard the case had come on tv.”
Following his confession, the accused was subsequently arrested. Videos circulating on social media, shared by the X account Sikaofficial, show him in handcuffs being escorted by plainclothes law enforcement officers.
Despite repeatedly pleading for his release, he was taken into custody to face the consequences of his actions.
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A middle aged man and self acclaimed ‘okomfo’ has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service, following his appearance on popular court styled radio show on Oyerepa FM, over accusations of the defilement of his daughter. pic.twitter.com/8f4Nn10xlU
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) May 20, 2025
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After the heavy rains over the weekend, a lot of debris have been left across many parts of Accra. Watch some of the destructions below:
Ghana’s local currency, the cedi, has extended its upward momentum on the interbank market, registering sharp gains against major trading currencies, most notably the US dollar.
As of the close of trading at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 23, 2025, the Ghanaian cedi was trading at approximately GH¢10.50 to the US dollar, according to Bloomberg data sighted by GhanaWeb Business.
This represents a significant appreciation from earlier in the month, when the cedi was exchanging at around GH¢15.31 per USD.
The Bank of Ghana’s official interbank mid-rate for the same day stood at GH¢10.9500 per USD.
The cedi’s strong recovery has come amid tighter monetary policy conditions and renewed investor confidence.
On Friday, May 23, 2025, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) maintained its monetary policy rate at 28%, signaling its continued commitment to inflation control and macroeconomic stability.
This decision reflects the central bank’s view that underlying inflationary pressures are easing, supported by a more stable exchange rate and a reduction in imported inflation.
Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, pointed to several contributing factors behind the cedi’s rebound.
These include improved foreign exchange inflows, possibly from gold and cocoa exports, remittances, and multilateral support, as well as regulatory measures aimed at curbing speculative demand in the FX market.
The BoG has reiterated its focus on anchoring inflation expectations and ensuring a gradual build-up of foreign exchange reserves.
Meanwhile, if sustained, the cedi’s recent performance could ease inflationary pressures in the near term and provide room for future policy adjustments.
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African fashion has long been known for its bold patterns, rich textures, and vibrant colors. Among the most luxurious and timeless fabrics in African fashion are damask and brocade. These fabrics have deep cultural roots, often used for special occasions and formal events. However, in recent years, these fabrics have experienced a stylish resurgence, evolving to blend traditional aesthetics with contemporary fashion trends. Let’s explore the latest styles of African damask and brocade, and how they are shaping modern wardrobes.
Brocade is a heavy jacquard fabric known for its intricate patterns, often featuring metallic threads that give the material a luxurious shine. The latest brocade dresses combine traditional designs with modern silhouettes. Popular styles include A-line, mermaid, and sheath dresses, which provide a flattering fit while allowing the brocade fabric to shine. These dresses are often adorned with embellishments like sequins or beading for extra glamour, making them ideal for weddings, galas, or other formal occasions.
2. Damask Two-Piece Sets
Damask, with its fine, textured finish, is often associated with royalty and wealth. Recently, two-piece sets made from damask fabric have become a stylish choice for both formal and semi-formal occasions. These sets typically include a fitted jacket or blazer paired with a pencil skirt or wide-leg trousers. The sharp tailoring of these pieces, combined with the luxurious damask fabric, creates a sophisticated yet modern look. For added flair, matching accessories like statement earrings or stylish heels can elevate the ensemble.
3. Brocade and Damask Ankara Blends
One of the most exciting trends in African fashion is the fusion of traditional Ankara fabric with brocade or damask. Designers are blending the vibrant prints of Ankara with the luxurious textures of brocade and damask to create innovative and unique pieces. For example, a brocade skirt paired with an Ankara top or a damask jacket worn over a colorful Ankara dress gives a modern twist to classic African prints. These mixed-fabric designs combine the best of both worlds, offering a rich visual appeal that is perfect for any fashion-forward individual.
4. Brocade and Damask Gowns
Long flowing gowns made from damask and brocade are timeless choices for major events like weddings, red carpet events, and evening galas. These gowns are designed with detailed embellishments such as lace trims, sequins, and delicate embroidery, showcasing the fabric’s luxurious texture. Modern brocade and damask gowns often feature contemporary cuts, such as off-the-shoulder, high-low hems, or asymmetric designs, offering a more youthful and fashionable take on traditional formal wear.
5. Tailored Brocade and Damask Suits
For both men and women, tailored suits made from brocade or damask fabric are becoming increasingly popular. These stylish suits are often worn at high-profile events or special ceremonies, and their intricate patterns make them stand out. The blazers and trousers or skirts are cut to perfection, allowing the brocade or damask fabric to hold its structure while offering a modern and polished look. With the addition of sleek accessories and well-chosen footwear, these suits are a perfect blend of luxury and modernity.
Conclusion: The latest African damask and brocade styles are a beautiful fusion of traditional African craftsmanship and contemporary fashion trends. From modern dresses and tailored suits to unique fabric blends with Ankara, these fabrics have become more versatile and stylish than ever before. With their rich history and luxurious texture, damask and brocade are undoubtedly here to stay, offering timeless elegance for any occasion. Whether you’re attending a formal event or looking for a statement piece to add to your wardrobe, these fabrics provide endless possibilities for creating sophisticated and chic looks.
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Popular Nigerian food blogger Tosin, better known as TSpices, is officially off the market.
She shared the news on her X page with beautiful pictures and a short, sweet caption: “I said Yes.”
Congrats are already pouring in from fans and followers who have enjoyed her delicious content over the years.
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The political atmosphere in Ghana is heating up again, and this time it’s a face-off between two outspoken Members of Parliament—Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, former Deputy Minister of Education and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, and Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the current Minister for Foreign Affairs and MP for North Tongu.
Mobile Money transactions hit a record high of GH¢365 billion in April 2025
Ghana’s mobile money sector reached an all-time high in April 2025, with transactions totaling GH¢365 billion, according to the latest Bank of Ghana report.
This marks a 3.8% increase from March’s GH¢351.7 billion and reflects growing confidence in and usage of digital financial services across the country.
The sharp rise follows the repeal of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) in March, which experts believe played a major role in encouraging more high-value transfers.
The total number of transactions also rose from 764 million in March to 778 million in April, signaling sustained user activity and trust in the platform.
April also saw an increase in active mobile money accounts to 24.2 million, while registered accounts grew to 75.2 million. Interoperability transactions, transfers across different networks, climbed to GH¢4.0 billion, up from GH¢3.2 billion the previous month.
Analysts point to expanding mobile penetration, user convenience, and improved digital literacy as key drivers.
With its growing reach, mobile money is increasingly seen as a tool for deepening financial inclusion, especially in rural and underserved areas.
This remarkable recovery is being attributed to a combination of improved foreign exchange inflows, stronger macroeconomic management, and renewed investor confidence in the local economy. The central bank highlighted that inflows from cocoa exports, remittances, and foreign direct investment have helped strengthen Ghana’s external position. Furthermore, recent policy measures aimed at stabilizing inflation and restoring fiscal discipline appear to be yielding positive results.
The appreciation of the cedi offers a moment of relief for businesses and consumers who have grappled with currency depreciation and inflationary pressures over the past few years. A stronger cedi reduces the cost of imports, which in turn could help ease domestic prices, particularly on essential goods and services.
Economic analysts also point to the impact of ongoing negotiations with international financial institutions, which have reinforced Ghana’s commitment to structural reforms. The stability seen in the currency markets could also reflect growing optimism about the country’s medium-term economic outlook.
However, some experts caution that sustaining the gains will require consistent policy discipline, fiscal responsibility, and efforts to broaden the country’s export base. The Bank of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to prudent monetary policy and measures to maintain exchange rate stability.
As Ghana enters the second half of 2025, all eyes are on how the government and the central bank navigate the evolving global economic environment. While the cedi’s recent performance is encouraging, maintaining this momentum will be critical in ensuring long-term stability and inclusive growth for the nation.
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Vice Presidential candidate for the Movement for Change in the 2024 elections, Kwame Owusu Danso
Vice Presidential candidate for the Movement for Change in the 2024 elections, Kwame Owusu Danso, Esq., has slammed critics, particularly members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) who have questioned the use of a private jet by Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
Some NPP members, including the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, have criticised the Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for what he described as extravagant spending in the face of national hardship.
According to him, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang returned from a medical trip to the United Kingdom on Thursday, May 22, aboard a luxury chartered VistaJet that cost the country over $170,000.
Assafuah made the claim in a post on social media, citing the country’s erratic power supply, lack of medical equipment in hospitals, and ongoing strike actions by university lecturers as more pressing areas that deserve funding.
“While students study by candlelight, lecturers are on strike, and hospitals lack gloves, Ghana’s Vice President touched down from London on a VistaJet, a luxury chartered flight,” he wrote.
“Cost? Over $170,000 (20 billion old cedis). This is enough to:
Pay 250 striking university staff for a month.
Complete a CHPS compound or stock a hospital pharmacy for a year.
Fund electricity for 50 SHSs for a whole term.
Buy 150,000 exercise books for basic schools.”
Responding to the accusations by the NPP during a panel discussion on Pan Africa TV, Kwame Owusu Danso, Esq., dismissed the criticism, questioning whether the NPP expected the Vice President to arrive in the country using a commercial vehicle.
“Let’s talk about the propaganda some people in the NPP have been pushing—that she flew in with a private jet. I wonder if they wanted her to fly in with an STC bus. I wonder if they expected the Vice President to return home to us in an OA bus or a Sprinter. I wonder. She is the Vice President, for crying out loud.
But when you were in government, you had people flying abroad just to watch Arsenal and Manchester [United] play. One weekend, they would fly in and fly out. Are those people more human than the Vice President?
We had people who flew out to buy pizza and returned the same day. They would charter a plane, fly out to buy pizza, and then come back to Ghana. And those people—are they more human than the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana?
Ghanaians, we don’t respect. Did we expect her to come in a trotro? What is this?” Kwame Owusu Danso, Esq., who is the husband of Ama Pratt, spokesperson to the Vice President, questioned.
Was the vice president supposed to return home with an STC Bus??? I wonder…. pic.twitter.com/fdgat8EByE
— kwame Owusu Danso, Esq. (@kwameowusud) May 23, 2025
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The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana has maintained the policy rate at 28 per cent, citing risks to inflation.
At a media briefing to announce the rate, Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, said the Bank’s latest forecast pointed to continued easing of inflationary pressures on the back of tight monetary policy stance, exchange rate stability, and fiscal consolidation.
Headline inflation has declined in the first four months of the year by 2.6 percentage points to 21.2 per cent in April 2025, driven by both food and non-food inflation.
A confluence of factors, including tight monetary policy stance, stepped-up liquidity sterilization efforts, downward revisions in ex-pump petroleum prices, and exchange rate stability have supported the gradual decline in inflation.
He said inflation was expected to ease faster towards the medium-term target in the first quarter of 2026 as opposed to the second quarter as earlier envisaged, barring unanticipated shocks.
He said the Bank was targeting inflation to end the year at 12 per cent.
“Despite these positive developments, the Committee observed that the current level of inflation remains high relative to the medium-term target and will require maintaining the tight stance to reinforce the disinflation process,” Dr Asiama said.
“Under the circumstances, the Committee, by a unanimous decision, maintained the policy rate at 28.0 per cent,” he added.
On the performance of the cedi, the Governor said the cedi had rebounded strongly against the major trading currencies driven by a combination of factors, including tight monetary policy stance, ongoing fiscal consolidation, record reserve accumulation, strict enforcement of foreign exchange market rules, and improved market sentiment.
In the year to May 21, 2025, the cedi had appreciated against all the major currencies -24.1 per cent against the US dollar, 16.2 per cent against the British pound, and 14.1 per cent against the euro.
He said the Central Bank would do everything to ensure the stability of the cedi going forward.
Dr Asiama said the external sector continued to improve, with a record provisional current account surplus of $2.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025, driven mainly by higher prices and increased production volumes of gold and cocoa, and strong remittance inflows.
The current account surplus, together with net outflows in the capital and financial account, resulted in an overall Balance of Payments surplus of $1.1 billion, he said.
The strong external performance resulted in significant reserve accumulation with Gross International Reserves (GIR) at $10.7 billion in April 2025, equivalent to 4.7 months of import of goods and services.
Source: GNA
NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Antwi Boasiako ‘Wontumi’
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has alleged that a National Security raid on his home in Kumasi on Friday, May 23, 2025, was an attempt to frame him with incriminating evidence.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Wontumi claimed that security operatives planned to plant cocaine, marijuana, or gold in his residence to falsely implicate him. “If they were able to enter my house, they could have planted either cocaine, weed, gold, or anything to incriminate me. That is based on my investigation,” he stated.
The raid, which took place around 9:00 a.m., involved about 20 heavily armed officers who arrived in five vehicles. Wontumi recounted that, despite being unwell, he physically blocked the officers at his gate to prevent their entry, as they lacked a warrant.
He criticized the approach, arguing that a simple invitation would have sufficed.
“Wontumi is not someone you can’t find when you are looking for him, Wontumi is not someone who will not come if you invite him, Wontumi is not someone who will fail to honour a court order. So why are you doing this?” he questioned.
Wontumi also revealed that he had been invited by the police prior to the raid and intends to honor the invitation on Monday, May 26, 2025.
He called on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and address the actions of the security operatives, stating, “I will plead with President Mahama that he should speak to those working for him.”
The incident has sparked public criticism, with some, including Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah, accusing the government of using such tactics to suppress free speech and undermine democracy.
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Popular Ghanaian actor and comedian, Akwasi Boadi, widely known as Akrobeto, has been involved in a serious accident on the Accra-Kumasi highway. The unfortunate incident occurred on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Konongo in the Ashanti Region.
According to eyewitnesses, the accident happened when a large cargo truck crashed into the car Akrobeto was driving.
Communications Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has reminded the political party of the need to come together to work towards victory in the 2028 elections.
He believes that the current political persecution by the John Dramani Mahama-led government must serve as motivation enough for all to come on board and work towards victory.
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In a significant turn of events, reports have revealed that the price of a gallon of cooking oil in Ghana has been slashed from ¢1,000 to ¢680. This drastic reduction is sure to come as a relief to many consumers who have been struggling with high prices in recent times.
But that’s not all – GHACEM, one of the leading cement producers in the country, has also announced a significant price reduction. The price of a bag of cement has been lowered from GHS 120 to GHS 82, making it more affordable for construction projects and home improvements.
These price cuts come as welcome news to many Ghanaians, who have been feeling the pinch of rising costs in various sectors. Have you witnessed these price reductions in your area yet? Let us know your thoughts on these changes and how they may impact businesses and consumers in the coming months. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Mr Kweku Andoh Awotwi, the Chair of the Board at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana, has called on African governments to cease regarding electricity provision as a social service and instead manage it as a financially viable enterprise.
He cautioned that neglecting the issue would jeopardise initiatives aimed at enhancing and sustaining dependable electricity access throughout the continent.
He noted that for many years, numerous African nations have viewed electricity as a public utility, resulting in insufficient investment in generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.
“The process of unbundling has demonstrated that the delivery of electricity cannot be reliably maintained as a social service unless each segment of the supply chain is financially self-sustaining,” he said.
Mr Awotwi made these remarks on Friday during the Africa Sustainable Energy Dialogue, held virtual on the theme “Bridging Africa’s Energy Access Gap: Challenges, Innovation and the Path Forward.”
The Africa Sustainable Energy Dialogue is the flagship event of the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre, aimed at pioneering sustainable energy solutions through strategic conversations, innovation sharing, and collaborative action.
This year’s focus was to address Africa’s persistent energy access gap by exploring its root causes, highlighting innovative solutions, and shaping a path forward.
Mr Awotwi, who is also a former Executive Vice President of Tullow Oil PLC, noted that although reforms such as unbundling and privatisation were meant to improve performance and attract investment, their impact had been limited.
Citing Ghana as an example, he explained that despite introducing frameworks for private sector involvement, the country still owes private energy providers over $2 billion—evidence of systemic financial challenges.
“In places like Nigeria and Ghana, privatisation did not solve the fundamental issues of liquidity and governance. A decade later, we’re still facing the same problems—insufficient investment, meter shortages, and poor cost recovery,” he said.
He attributed the persistent problems to political interference, weak governance of state utilities, and the failure to implement cost-reflective tariffs.
An energy expert, Dr Ofosu Ahinkorah, said electricity access was a leadership issue, and governments must take full responsibility.
“If leaders are not able to deliver higher access rates, they are to be held accountable,” he said.
Dr Ahinkorah recalled that Ghana established its first commercial electricity-producing plant in 1966 through strong political will, even mortgaging the plant’s output to fund the Akosombo Dam.
He noted that Ghana took 23 years to reach just 19 per cent access but made rapid progress under the 1989 National Electrification Scheme, reaching 87 per cent today through deliberate government action and funding.
He also highlighted the role of initiatives like the Self-Help Electrification Programme, where communities supported electrification by buying poles and providing communal labour again, backed by decisive government leadership.
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Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organizer of NPP and President John Mahama
The National Youth Organiser of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has accused the current John Dramani Mahama administration of misusing the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).
According to him, since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) took over power, security operatives have been deployed in ways that raise serious concerns.
His comments follow the arrest of Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly known as Adenta Kumi, in a dawn raid carried out by eight armed operatives of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) on Friday, May 23, 2025.at his residence.
Kumi recently petitioned President John Mahama to dissolve the committee probing the removal of the Chief Justice.
The former parliamentary candidate for Adenta on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), cited allegations of misconduct in his petition, which he believes could compromise the integrity of the inquiry.
He alleged that on May 15, 2025, after the committee’s inaugural sitting, Justices Pwamang and Adibu-Asiedu, along with Supreme Court Justice Yonny Kulendi, were seen dining with Thaddeus Sory—counsel for petitioner Daniel Ofori—at Santoku Restaurant in Accra’s Airport Residential Area.
Kumi claimed they were overheard discussing matters related to the petition.
Speaking in an interview on Channel1 TV, Salam Mustapha argued that the once-revered security apparatus has lost its credibility and respect.
“If he [Kumi] were arrested on criminal charges, it would have concerned us. But once it is frivolous and trumped up, you understand that there is no value in it.
“I shudder to think that one of the most respected and finest security institutions—the NIB—has been reduced to a political pawn used by the government to target political opponents,” he stated.
“Security Operatives Now Political Pawns Under Current Gov’t” – Salam Mustapha Alleges
Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/jKDvQ9JcgF#CitiNewsroom pic.twitter.com/7bxnSPjeeJ
— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) May 24, 2025
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Two men have been sentenced to five years in prison with hard labour for stealing a loaded firearm and ammunition belonging to an immigration officer in Walewale.
The Ghana Police Service confirmed the conviction in an official statement released on Friday, May 23, 2025.
The convicts, Mustapha Basit, 18, and Baba Rasid, 22, were charged with conspiracy to steal and stealing. They appeared before the Walewale Circuit Court on Thursday, May 22, 2025, where they pleaded guilty.
The court, presided over by Justice Francis Asobayeri, convicted them on their plea and sentenced each to five years’ imprisonment.
Investigations revealed that on Saturday, May 17, 2025, around noon, the duo entered the room of the immigration officer in his absence. They stole a Smith & Wesson pistol loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition, and two CZ rifle magazines each loaded with 30 rounds.
The Ghana Police Service added that processes are underway to transport the two convicts to the appropriate prison facilities to commence their sentences.
The swift prosecution underscores the security agencies’ commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring accountability for criminal acts. The public has been encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to support law enforcement efforts.
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has returned to Ghana following a 45-day medical treatment abroad. Her arrival at Kotoka International Airport was met with warmth and joy, as President John Dramani Mahama, First Lady Lordina Mahama, and several high-ranking government officials welcomed her back.
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, now a private citizen, publicly expressed his delight at her recovery and safe return. In a heartfelt message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Dr. Bawumia wrote:
> “A warm welcome back home to Vice-President Professor @NJOAgyemang. @SBawumia and I thank God for your speedy recovery and wish you all the best as you resume work.”
His message resonated with many Ghanaians, who joined him in celebrating Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s return and good health.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s Remarks
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang, who had been abroad for medical care after a sudden illness, expressed profound gratitude upon her return on Thursday, May 22, 2025. In a brief statement, she thanked Ghanaians for their prayers and support.
> “I deeply appreciate President John Dramani Mahama for his swift and compassionate response during my illness. I am also thankful to my family, friends, medical staff, and the wonderful people of Ghana for their unwavering prayers and encouragement,” she shared on X.
She also acknowledged the efforts of the medical team in the UK and the staff at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), where she initially received treatment.
President Mahama on Her Return
President Mahama described Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s return as both reassuring and politically meaningful. He humorously noted the pressure he faced during her absence, including calls for impeachment during a brief trip to Togo.
> “I particularly missed you. Even travelling out of the country became an issue. They threatened to impeach me for going to Togo while you were away. So, I’m the happiest to have you back,” he said during the welcome ceremony.
Ghana’s First Female Vice President
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made history earlier this year when she was sworn in as Ghana’s first female Vice President on January 7, 2025. She took office alongside President Mahama after their victory in the December 2024 elections, a milestone widely celebrated across the country.
Ghanaians continue to express admiration for her trailblazing leadership and resilience, applauding her return to duty.
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Dr. Yaa Serwaa Sarpong of Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has accused some critics of opposing digital transformation in Ghana’s petroleum sector because it threatens entrenched interests.
Appearing on The Upfront on Joy News, Dr. Sarpong asserted that calls to terminate SML’s operations are effectively appeals to revert to outdated, manual accounting practices — which allowed for revenue leakages and data manipulation.
She said before SML was contracted to provide its revenue assurance services, the GRA was relying on handwritten waybills and Excel spreadsheets, which were easy to manipulate, and prosecutions of rogue OMCs or bulk distributors for suspected tax evasion and revenue fraud often failed due to poor documentation. “What our critics are asking for is to revert to those days so they can continue to exploit loopholes.”\
According to her, SML’s system tracks petroleum movements from depots to delivery points in real time using automated tank gauges, flow meters, and GPS tracking.
She said what SML has put in is a tangible infrastructure — ultrasonic flow meters, automated tank gauging systems, secure satellite transmission, and solar-powered installations to ensure uninterrupted data flow even during power outages.
One key issue addressed was also the lack of independent metering, where in the past, OMCs used their own meters to record volumes, which created room for underreporting.
SML has introduced independent check meters and automated reconciliation systems which makes manipulation extremely difficult.
She said all records are automatically uploaded to a central dashboard monitored by GRA, meaning discrepancies in volumes, tax calculations, and delivery anomalies are detected instantly.
Dr. Sarpong also addressed the notion that SML is overpaid, stating that the company’s share is tied strictly to its performance and cost recovery, not arbitrary charges.
She explained that SML is being paid from savings generated by its own intervention.
Controversies arising from media publications on the government’s contract with SML, led to a KPMG audit which eventually acknowledged the efficacy of SML’s technical interventions and advised a contract revision.
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The Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) has commenced the spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam as water levels rise steadily due to the onset of the rainy season.
According to the GWL, the current water level at the dam stands at 45 feet—just 2 feet below the maximum safe operating level of 47 feet.
A statement signed by Mr Stanley Martey, Chief Manager, Public Relations and Communications, GWL, said the dam’s level was being monitored hourly to ensure safety.
It said minimal spillage had already begun to safeguard the dam’s structural integrity and avert potential disasters.
The company cautioned residents living downstream of the Weija Dam to evacuate to safer grounds.
Communities likely to be impacted by the spillage include Tetegu, Oblogo, Pambros Salt, Lower McCarthy Hill, Lower Weija, Bojo Beach, Adakope, and surrounding areas.
The Ga West Municipal Assembly has also been advised to desilt the estuary to allow the smooth flow of excess water into the sea and to clear refuse along the river’s course.
The GWL urged affected residents to heed warnings from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and other relevant agencies.
Key stakeholders including National Security, NADMO, traditional authorities from Weija, Oblogo, Tetegu, Gbawe, and opinion leaders, as well as organizations and institutions with properties downstream, have been notified, the statement said.
The company urged the public to cooperate fully to avoid a repeat of past disasters, urging all affected residents to comply with safety instructions from the Municipal Assembly.
Source: GNA
The foreigner has expressed his intention not to return to his country of birth from Ghana
A foreigner, believed to be of Fulani descent and a Nigerien national, has stated that he has no intention of leaving Ghana, despite the recent repatriation of some of his compatriots.
According to him, he enjoys living in Ghana, which he describes as a good place, and has made the country his home.
In a video shared on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), the man, dressed in a long robe and turban, is heard speaking the Twi language with some residents. He tells them that he is married to a beautiful woman from the Bono Region and has no plans of leaving Ghana.
“Yesterday, I got John Mahama’s number. I called him and told him that Ghana is so sweet, and he told me I should not leave. Many of my compatriots have left the country, but I am not leaving,” he said.
When asked by some women who taught him Twi, he responded: “I hail from here. I’m going nowhere. I’m married to a Ghanaian. I have a black and beautiful wife who is a Bono.”
Meanwhile, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has repatriated 925 individuals out of 2,241 people it removed from some streets in Accra last Friday.
Those repatriated last Saturday included 819 Nigeriens and 106 Nigerians. Additionally, 1,316 more individuals—comprising 1,254 Nigeriens, 32 Nigerians, 28 Burkinabes, one Malian, and one Guinean—are expected to be repatriated.
The GIS, in a statement issued last Tuesday, noted that processes were underway to remove the remaining individuals, most of whom are beggars, from the streets.
“The special operation will resume and continue in due course, in an effort to rid the streets of beggars and clamp down on criminal networks,” the GIS stated.
The statement explained that all affected immigrants had to undergo profiling and security screening in line with standard operating procedures.
Immigrants were also segregated based on gender and age, in accordance with international best practices.
As a result, the repatriation could not commence last Friday, as the screening process extended into the late hours of the day, the immigration service said.
“Ghana is so sweet to me. I’m never leaving.” pic.twitter.com/4vCxs1Jqa0
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) May 24, 2025
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A Nigerian lady has shared a heartwarming video showing the moment her boyfriend brought good to her workplace
In the video, the young man arrived at the area on a bicycle and happily handed over the food to her without minding who was watching
Social media users who came across the video on the TikTok app stormed the comments section to react to it
The Deputy Minister of the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has explained that security officers who went to New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako’s (Chairman Wontumi) house in Kumasi on Friday morning were there to invite him.
The early morning operation saw a joint team of National Security operatives and Police officers surround the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP’s private residence in Kumasi, prompting widespread confusion and tension in the Daban area.
In the world of fashion, celebrities have long been regarded as style icons, trendsetters, and influencers. From red-carpet appearances to social media posts, celebrities have a profound impact on the fashion industry, shaping consumer behavior and driving sales. In this article, we’ll explore the power of celebrity fashion influence, examining how stars shape trends, impact consumer behavior, and contribute to the fashion industry’s bottom line.
The Rise of Celebrity Fashion
Celebrities have always been fashion’s most loyal patrons, but the rise of social media has catapulted them to unprecedented levels of influence. Platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok have given stars a direct line to their fans, allowing them to share their personal style, fashion choices, and collaborations with millions of followers. This increased visibility has turned celebrities into fashion authorities, with many fans seeking to emulate their style and fashion choices.
Shaping Trends and Driving Sales
Celebrities have a remarkable ability to shape fashion trends, often single-handedly reviving or popularizing specific styles, brands, or designers. For instance, when Rihanna wore a yellow gown designed by Adam Selman to the 2015 Met Gala, the dress quickly sold out, demonstrating the significant impact celebrities can have on fashion sales. Similarly, when Kanye West collaborated with Nike on the Air Yeezy sneaker, the shoe became a coveted item, with fans willing to pay top dollar for a pair.
The Business of Celebrity Fashion
The influence of celebrities on fashion is not limited to trendsetting; it also has a significant impact on the industry’s bottom line. Fashion brands often partner with celebrities to promote their products, leveraging the star’s massive following and credibility to drive sales. These partnerships can be incredibly lucrative, with celebrities commanding hefty fees for their endorsements. For example, when Beyoncé partnered with Adidas, the collaboration reportedly generated over $1 billion in revenue.
The Psychological Impact of Celebrity Fashion Influence
So, why do fans feel compelled to follow celebrity fashion trends? One reason is the psychological phenomenon of social identity theory, which suggests that individuals derive a sense of belonging and identity from the groups they associate with. Celebrities, with their glamorous lifestyles and stylish appearances, offer fans a way to aspirationally identify with a particular group or lifestyle. By emulating a celebrity’s style, fans feel a sense of connection to the star and the exclusive club of fans who share similar interests.
The Dark Side of Celebrity Fashion Influence
While celebrity fashion influence can be a powerful force for good, driving sales and promoting creativity, it also has a darker side. The pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards and the promotion of fast fashion have contributed to issues like body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem, and environmental degradation. Furthermore, the emphasis on celebrity culture can lead to a focus on material possessions and external validation, rather than inner qualities like kindness, empathy, and self-acceptance.
Conclusion
Celebrity fashion influence is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that shapes trends, drives sales, and impacts consumer behavior. While it can be a powerful force for good, it’s essential to acknowledge the potential pitfalls and strive for a more nuanced understanding of the industry. By recognizing the influence of celebrities on fashion, we can better appreciate the ways in which they shape our culture and our choices. As the fashion industry continues to evolve, it’s likely that celebrity influence will remain a dominant force, shaping the way we think about style, beauty, and identity.
The Eastern South Regional Police Command successfully restored calm in Adoagyiri on Thursday, May 22, 2025, following violent clashes between rival youth groups that disrupted peace in the community.
According to a statement released by the Ghana Police Service on Friday, May 23, about 300 youths blocked roads, set fire to tires, and vandalised shops and vehicles in the area. The unrest forced the deployment of reinforcement teams from the National Police Headquarters and the National Formed Police Unit to control the situation.
Investigations revealed that the violence erupted following a shooting incident on May 20, 2025, which resulted in one death and injuries to others. The initial shooting led to a reprisal attack, causing further injuries to three individuals, who were subsequently hospitalised.
Tragically, one of the victims, Isaah Masawudu, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. His death sparked further anger, prompting youth from the Adoagyiri Zongo community to engage in violent reprisals that escalated the disturbances.
The Police Service confirmed ongoing efforts to arrest all individuals involved in the violence and assured the public that those responsible would face the full force of the law.
In the meantime, the police have appealed for calm among residents of Adoagyiri and surrounding communities as they continue to maintain law and order to prevent further unrest.
Judy Austin, wife of Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has been delivered of a baby girl, the third child the duo has together.
The couple named the new-born Universe Ifeyinwa Storm Yul Edochie.
The actor announced the birth on Instagram, expressing heartfelt gratitude to God for the blessing.
Amedeker Mawuadem Koku, a respected Physics lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW). The case, which has shaken the academic community and the nation at large, is currently under intense investigation.
Appearing before the court earlier this week, Arthur did not enter a plea. Police prosecutors requested more time to finalize investigations and gather key evidence, prompting the magistrate to grant an eight-day remand period.
The suspect is expected to reappear in court on the next hearing date as the case progresses.
According to preliminary reports, Arthur is alleged to have murdered Prof. Koku and buried his body at his residence in Agona Swedru.
The motive for the killing has not yet been confirmed by the police, but authorities believe it may be linked to a longstanding dispute or possible financial motivations.
Channel One’s Akwasi Addo, reporting from the suspect’s home, described the scene as grim and disturbing.
Law enforcement officers cordoned off the area as forensic teams combed through the residence for further clues. Neighbours expressed shock, saying Arthur had recently moved into the area and kept a low profile.
The late Prof. Koku was a beloved lecturer known for his dedication to teaching and mentorship at UEW.
News of his tragic death has sparked outrage and grief within the academic fraternity. Students and colleagues described him as a brilliant educator whose contribution to the sciences will be sorely missed.
Meanwhile, police sources have confirmed that Arthur is an ex-convict with a criminal record, though details of his prior convictions remain undisclosed.
This revelation has intensified public concern about the monitoring and rehabilitation of ex-convicts in Ghanaian communities.
The Ghana Police Service is urging the public to remain calm as investigations continue. They have also appealed to anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist in the case.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
The arrival of Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang from a medical trip abroad onboard a Vista Private Jet has attracted significant public backlash.
Amid the criticism, an old video of North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, vowing to relinquish his seat if the then-opposition flagbearer were to ever fly in a private jet as vice president has resurfaced.
In a similar vein, he also vowed to resign if a future National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidency were to use a private jet.
“I don’t have anything against the president, but it’s about protecting the public purse, and I don’t expect a future NDC president to hire jets at such high cost. Some of us would resign; I wouldn’t want to be part of such a government,” he stated on Adom FM’s Burning Issues in July 2022.
While in opposition, Ablakwa gained fame for his constant criticism of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for using a private jet for foreign trips.
He described the president’s actions as profligate.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, has called on Okudzeto Ablakwa to resign from his position as Minister of Foreign Affairs, in line with his vow.
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Can someone please tag Okudzeto Ablakwa for me? Please, don’t waste time. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/9SmWDTtRgq
— Harrydarling💖 (@AcheampongHarry) May 23, 2025
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The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has voiced strong concerns over recent actions taken by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, warning President John Dramani Mahama to take note of growing public dissatisfaction.
Mustapha’s comments come in the wake of the arrest of NPP activist Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly known as Adenta Kumi, and an attempted security operation at the residence of Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi.
“I think the president should be worried. I don’t think that the people of Ghana voted the NPP out for the NDC to come in and start misbehaving in the manner that they are,” Mustapha said.
He called the media and the wider public to pay close attention to what he described as creeping political repression, cautioning that it could eventually affect people beyond the NPP.
“I think that for all of you—the media, every Ghanaian—should be worried. Today, they are doing it to NPP people. Some people are happy, but tomorrow, they may be journalists,” he warned.
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In the past few days, many people on social media have been spreading news that the price of cement in Ghana has reduced sharply. According to the information going around, the price of a bag of cement had dropped from GHS130 to GHS82. This news brought excitement to many Ghanaians, especially those planning to build or start construction projects.
Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak
The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has commended the launch of the BORDER Project initiative by World Vision.
According to him, the initiative is a timely and transformative effort aimed at uplifting vulnerable border communities through access to essential services, including education, health, water, agriculture, and peacebuilding.
“As Deputy Minister for Education, I am particularly encouraged by the project’s focus on resilience and inclusion—two pillars that are essential not only for development but also for the delivery of equitable and quality education across Ghana,” Dr. Apaak stated.
“In Ghana’s northern border regions, many children—especially those in refugee and host communities—continue to face severe barriers to education. These include inadequate school infrastructure, lack of water and sanitation facilities, food insecurity, and, in some cases, instability that disrupts learning and attendance. Girls, in particular, bear the brunt of these challenges,” he disclosed while delivering the keynote address at the official launch of the BORDER Project at the Alisa Hotel, Ridge – Accra, recently.
He continued: “The BORDER Project, by improving water and sanitation in schools and communities, rehabilitating health facilities, and supporting livelihoods, is laying the foundation for children to attend school, stay in school, and thrive. A child cannot learn when hungry, ill, or walking long distances for water.”
He noted that the project’s emphasis on community engagement and social cohesion contributes directly to creating safe and inclusive learning environments where children of different backgrounds—Ghanaian and refugee alike—can grow together in peace.
“The Ministry of Education stands ready to collaborate with World Vision Ghana and its partners to ensure that the gains of this project translate into improved learning outcomes. We will work through the Ghana Education Service to align local interventions with national policies, including the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) and our commitments under SDG 4 to ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all,” the Deputy Minister concluded.
NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Antwi Boasiako ‘Wontumi’
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has alleged that a National Security raid on his home in Kumasi on Friday, May 23, 2025, was an attempt to frame him with incriminating evidence.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Wontumi claimed that security operatives planned to plant cocaine, marijuana, or gold in his residence to falsely implicate him. “If they were able to enter my house, they could have planted either cocaine, weed, gold, or anything to incriminate me. That is based on my investigation,” he stated.
The raid, which took place around 9:00 a.m., involved about 20 heavily armed officers who arrived in five vehicles. Wontumi recounted that, despite being unwell, he physically blocked the officers at his gate to prevent their entry, as they lacked a warrant.
He criticized the approach, arguing that a simple invitation would have sufficed.
“Wontumi is not someone you can’t find when you are looking for him, Wontumi is not someone who will not come if you invite him, Wontumi is not someone who will fail to honour a court order. So why are you doing this?” he questioned.
Wontumi also revealed that he had been invited by the police prior to the raid and intends to honor the invitation on Monday, May 26, 2025.
He called on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and address the actions of the security operatives, stating, “I will plead with President Mahama that he should speak to those working for him.”
The incident has sparked public criticism, with some, including Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah, accusing the government of using such tactics to suppress free speech and undermine democracy.
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Popular Nigerian international drummer Alhaji Tiamiyu, who is one of singer Sunny Ade’s leading drummers, has revealed some of the things that happened to him when he was in relationships with three different American women, while also stating how the relationships ended with the three American women.
In a video that was posted on the official YouTube channel of Agbaletu Radiovision during an interview, he explained that he got three American women pregnant but that they all broke up with him, and he does not have access to his kids anymore.
In his statement, he said, “I had 3 children with 3 Caucasian women, and it was my profession that gave me the opportunity to meet the 3 of them. One of the women is in San Francisco, one is in Chicago and the other one is in Minneapolis. I impregnated 3 women in America, but they left me, and I don’t have access to my kids. We don’t connect with each other again for a very long time, and they are all Caucasians.”
Watch the video from (5:14 to 6:09). https://youtu.be/sXXe95SEAZk?si=w_jsWJpDyWMMxxFr
