Former Deputy Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC), Alhaji Amadu Sulley, has passed away.
He died on the afternoon of Saturday, March 1, 2025, as reported by 3news.
In keeping with Islamic tradition, his burial rites are scheduled for Sunday, March 2, 2025.
A statement from his family, shared by 3news, confirmed his death and extended an invitation to Muslim brothers and sisters, friends, and loved ones to join in the burial proceedings.
The rites will be held at his residence and the Madina Muslim Cemetery in Accra.
The family also noted that Sulley passed away while fasting on the first day of Ramadan, a detail they deemed significant.
“To Allah be the glory. May Allah forgive him and grant all our departed souls Jannat Firdaus,” the statement added.
Alhaji Sulley served as the Deputy Chairperson in charge of Operations at the Electoral Commission until his dismissal in June 2018.
He was removed from office by former President Nana Akufo-Addo, alongside then-Chairperson Charlotte Osei and another deputy, Georgina Opoku Amankwaa, following an investigation into allegations of misconduct and incompetence.
During his tenure, Sulley oversaw the operational aspects of the 2016 general election, a role marked by controversy, including internal disputes and claims of financial impropriety.
The cause of his death has not been disclosed, and further details are awaited.
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Volkswagen Ghana has officially launched the new Volkswagen Touareg, reaffirming its commitment to the Ghanaian automotive industry with local assembly and long-term investment in vehicle financing to enhance affordability.
At the launch event last Friday (February 28, 2025) in Accra, the CEO of Volkswagen Ghana, Jeffrey J.O. Peprah, highlighted the company’s vision for sustainable growth in Ghana and the wider West African market.
“VW is not just a car brand—it is a heritage. Generations upon generations have trusted Volkswagen for mobility, and we are here to deepen that legacy in Ghana,” he stated.
Since commencing local assembly operations in 2020, Volkswagen Ghana has successfully introduced models including the Polo, Tiguan, Passat, T-Cross, Amarok, and now the Touareg. The latest launch marks a significant step towards enhancing Ghana’s automotive industry and positioning the country as a hub for vehicle manufacturing in the sub-region.
“We are assembling world-class vehicles right here in Ghana with the same high standards as in Germany or South Africa,” Peprah emphasised.
He revealed that Volkswagen is also targeting neighbouring markets, such as Togo, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire, with Ghana as the regional hub.
Acknowledging concerns over affordability, Peprah announced that Volkswagen Ghana is working with the government and financial institutions to introduce a structured vehicle financing scheme.
“We are engaging the government and the Ghana Automotive Development Programme (GADP) to introduce a financing scheme that will make it easier for Ghanaians to own brand-new vehicles instead of used imports,” he explained.
Currently, most vehicles in Ghana are purchased on a cash basis, making affordability a challenge for many citizens. Volkswagen’s proposed financing scheme aims to address this by offering lower interest rates and flexible payment plans.
“We must change the perception that brand-new cars are out of reach. When you compare the costs of maintaining used imported vehicles with no warranty to purchasing a locally assembled brand-new car with full warranty and service support, the latter is a smarter choice,” Peprah added.
Volkswagen Ghana is also advocating for the full implementation of the government’s automotive policy, including the ban on salvage vehicle imports.
“The used car market dominates because of affordability concerns. However, if we phase out salvage imports while growing local assembly, Ghanaians can transition to quality vehicles with better safety standards,” he explained.
Volkswagen’s long-term goal is to support the establishment of a local automotive value chain, including component manufacturing, to further industrialisation and job creation.
The Volkswagen Touareg, now assembled in Ghana, is an ultra-modern SUV featuring advanced technology, premium interiors, and powerful performance.
“This is not just a luxury SUV; it is an innovation. From wireless charging to NFC 3.0 and enhanced driving stability, the new Touareg offers cutting-edge features that rival even high-end sports SUVs,” Peprah remarked.
The new Volkswagen Touareg is now available for test drives, with special promotional offers for early buyers. The official sales campaign kicks off immediately.
Volkswagen Ghana’s latest launch reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to Ghana’s auto industry. With local production, financing initiatives, and expansion into neighbouring markets, Volkswagen is poised to transform the vehicle ownership experience for Ghanaians.
“VW Ghana is here to stay, and we are ready to drive the future of Ghana’s automotive industry,” Peprah concluded.
Celestine Donkor has expressed her commitment to spreading the gospel beyond the stage, revealing that she actively preaches in schools and even on public transport.
“I am not your regular celebrity; I am an evangelist, I am a preacher,” she said in an interview on Hitz FM.
She explained that she launched an initiative called Campus Gospel, which focuses on bringing the gospel to students in primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions.
“School is the right place to start evangelism.
“Back in secondary school, we had evangelists visit us, and it really shaped me. So I believe we must reach young people with the gospel while they are still in school,” she stated.
Sharing a personal experience, Celestine recounted how she once preached in a trotro, surprising passengers.
“I remember on December 31st, I hopped into a trotro and started preaching.
“There was a woman who was just shocked! When I got down, she also got down, even though that was not her stop, just to bless me and tell me how much the message had touched her,” she recalled.
According to her, using her platform as a gospel musician goes beyond performing at events. “God has given me fame, but I believe it’s for preaching the gospel,” she emphasized.
Celestine Donkor also revealed that her Celestial Praise concert is now in its 11th edition and continues to grow.
She expressed gratitude to Victory Bible Church for supporting her ministry by providing a venue with the necessary equipment, making it more affordable for her team.
A 15-year-old girl has shared a heartbreaking story of how she was impregnated by a bus conductor (trotro mate), only for the man to refuse responsibility for the pregnancy.
Speaking on Kumasi-based Sompa FM, the girl recounted how she met Kwame Appiah, the man who allegedly fathered her child, and the events that led to her current predicament.
She explained that she first met Appiah when she was sent on an errand.
“He lived close by and was standing by the roadside. He called me, and we started talking. But at that time, a friend had accompanied me, so we couldn’t talk much,” she said.
The relationship developed after Appiah began giving her money for food and persistently asked her to enter a relationship with him.
“I initially refused, but he persisted. He even asked his friends to convince me,” she revealed.
She eventually agreed to date him, and the two began a sexual relationship.
At just 14 years old, the young girl became pregnant but didn’t recognize it initially.
“After a while, I wasn’t feeling well, and I suspected I was pregnant. I informed my friend, and we decided to get a test to confirm. The test came out positive,” she said.
When she went to inform Appiah about the pregnancy, he was not home, so she told his uncle who he lived with instead.
“His uncle called him, but Appiah denied the pregnancy and accused me of cheating. He warned me that if I continued with the lies, he would beat me,” she recounted.
Her aunt, who was present during the interview, confirmed the story and added that the family had confronted Appiah, but he continued to deny responsibility.
“His uncle sided with him and said they would not take responsibility for the child,” the aunt revealed.
The girl’s mother and other relatives are also unable to care for the baby, leaving the young girl in a dire situation.
The girl is seeking justice, urging authorities to intervene and ensure that Appiah takes responsibility for his actions.
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Antoine Semenyo produced another outstanding display to help Bournemouth edge Wolves on penalties and secure a spot in the FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
The Ghanaian forward, who was named Man of the Match for the second successive FA Cup game, played a key role in the Cherries’ attacking efforts at the Vitality Stadium.
Semenyo was directly involved in Bournemouth’s opener, forcing a save from Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone before Evanilson capitalised on the rebound. His pace, strength, and relentless pressing unsettled Wolves throughout the contest, making him a constant threat.
Even in extra time, Semenyo’s tireless work rate kept Bournemouth on the front foot, contributing to a dominant spell before the game went to penalties. Luis Sinisterra eventually sealed the win from the spot after Wolves faltered.
Following his Man of the Match display against Everton in the previous round, Semenyo’s back-to-back standout performances have underlined his growing importance to Andoni Iraola’s side as they continue their impressive FA Cup run.
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Ghanaian actress Mercy Little Smith, affectionately known as “Little,” was laid to rest following her final funeral rites held on March 1, 2025, at 7 Black Lagoon Street, Odorkor Tipper, Accra. Renowned for her role as “Benyiwaa” in the popular television series Efiewura, Smith’s passing marked the end of an era in Ghanaian entertainment.
The funeral service commenced with a wake-keeping on February 28, 2025, followed by the burial and main funeral service on March 1, 2025. Family members, including her husband and children—Alexis Ane Ayerizang, Russell, Whitney, Kojo, and Wedam—were present, receiving condolences from attendees. Members of the arts and culture community also gathered to pay their respects to the late actress.
Mercy Little Smith gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Benyiwaa in Efiewura, where she played the wife of Judge Koboo, a character brought to life by actor Kwame Dzokoto. Their on-screen chemistry contributed significantly to the show’s popularity, earning them a loyal fan base.
Smith passed away on December 17, 2024, due to severe health issues while admitted to a medical facility. Her death prompted an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and fans alike. A one-week observation was held on December 28, 2024, at her family house in Accra, attended by notable personalities such as Koo Fori, Martha Ankomah, Kofi Adjorlolo, and Kwame Dzokoto.
Mercy Little Smith’s contribution to Ghanaian television, particularly through her role in Efiewura, has left an indelible mark on the industry. Her legacy continues to be celebrated by those who admired her work and cherished her memory.
African fashion styles for women are known for their elegance, creativity, and vibrant appeal. Many women embrace these styles to express their cultural identity while maintaining a fashionable and sophisticated look. The use of colorful fabrics, intricate patterns, and well-structured designs makes African fashion stand out in any setting.
Ankara fabric remains one of the most popular choices due to its versatility and eye-catching prints. Women often wear Ankara gowns, which provide a perfect balance of modesty and elegance. Some prefer fitted styles that highlight their figure, while others opt for flowing maxi dresses that offer comfort and grace. The combination of bold colors and unique patterns ensures that each outfit is distinct and stylish.
Lace fabrics also play a significant role in African fashion, adding a touch of refinement to various outfits. Many women choose lace dresses for special occasions, as the delicate texture enhances their overall appearance. Some designs incorporate intricate embroidery, making them even more appealing. Peplum tops paired with skirts create a flattering silhouette, allowing women to showcase their style while maintaining a sophisticated look.
Accessories complement African fashion by adding extra beauty to each outfit. Gele headwraps bring elegance and confidence, especially when styled creatively. Matching handbags and simple jewelry enhance the overall appearance without overpowering the outfit. Some women prefer beaded accessories that reflect their unique fashion sense while maintaining a traditional touch.
Footwear also plays an essential role in completing the African fashion look. Many women wear stylish heels or embellished sandals that match their outfits, ensuring a polished appearance. The ability to combine tradition with modern trends makes African fashion truly exceptional. Each outfit reflects creativity, confidence, and beauty, allowing women to embrace their unique sense of style effortlessly.
Founder and Leader of Parliament Chapel International (PCI), Apostle Francis Amoako Attah
Founder and Leader of Parliament Chapel International (PCI), Apostle Francis Amoako Attah, has issued a stark warning about an impending wave of global challenges set to begin in March 2025.
Speaking in an interview on Onua FM, the clergyman predicted significant political, economic, and security challenges that will affect nations worldwide, including Ghana.
Apostle Amoako Attah described the coming changes as a “wind of change” that will touch every corner of the globe.
He specifically highlighted the United States, stating that Americans will regret re-electing Donald Trump as president.
“Those in the United States of America don’t know what is coming for them. They will regret voting for Donald Trump,” he said.
The clergyman also warned of escalating tensions in the Middle East, predicting that Iran will launch a third and highly dangerous attack on Israel.
According to him, the current ceasefire agreements will serve as a ‘catalyst’ for further conflict.
“The ceasefire agreement will rather be a catalyst for the next attack. What is coming will have ripple effects on the world,” he emphasized.
Apostle Amoako Attah expressed concern about the impact of these global events on Ghana’s economy.
“Even in Ghana, our economy will be badly hit, and there will be nothing we can do about it,” he stated, urging Ghanaians to prepare for challenging times ahead.
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The Minority in Parliament has boycotted a three-day orientation programme for Members of the 9th Parliament, which is currently underway at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, Volta Region.
The decision, made public on the floor of Parliament last Friday, was driven by concerns over the cost of organising the programme.
Frank Annor Dompre, the Minority Chief Whip, announced in the chamber that the group would not be attending, suggesting that parliamentary training sessions be held in the chamber itself to reduce costs.
He emphasised that President John Mahama’s policy on cost-cutting should be followed, especially when considering the significant expenses involved in traveling to Ho and staying for three days.
Mr. Dompre also reminded the House that the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority had raised similar concerns during the last Parliament when an orientation programme was held at the Rock City in Koforidua, citing public backlash over the costs.
He argued that the Minority’s decision to boycott the current orientation was rooted in the same spirit of fiscal prudence.
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, expressed disappointment over the Minority’s decision, describing it as “unacceptable” and “unfortunate.”
In his address at the opening session of the orientation, Speaker Bagbin revealed that he had received a text message late the previous night from the Minority notifying him of their intention to opt out.
He underscored the importance of the training programme and criticised the reasoning for the boycott, calling it “completely unacceptable.”
Mr. Bagbin also pointed out that the selection of venues for Parliamentary Training Institute (PTI) programmes is based solely on considerations of cost, suitability, serenity, and distance, rather than partisan factors.
He suggested that the concerns raised by the Minority did not adequately address these factors.
Mfantsipim School and Prempeh College stoke the headlines this past week at a highly competitive and fun filled Ashanti and Central Regional Super Zonals Championships at the Baba Yara and Cape Coast Stadia respectively.
The level of talent displayed at the two events has increased calls for a more deliberate and streamlined approach to school sports in the country.
Speaking on the subject on the Joy Sports Link, Yaw Sakyi, Head of RITE Sports Services, stressed the need to change the negative stereotypes around participating in sports at high school level and admonished heads of schools to view high school education as more than just books.
“If you have a head teacher who is interested in sports, the individual doesn’t only help you succeed but also gets old students to believe in the sporting project and help out.
“Mfantsipim School has a record in this country when it comes to High School basketball – the only school to win the Sprite Ball for three consecutive years.
“That achievement wasn’t a fluke. Their then headmaster was physically at the events, together with accomplished old students, literally serving water and food to the players. Same can be said for the leadership of St. Augustine’s, with men like Dr. Ndoum leading the charge.
“There are many stories of teachers who have shown leadership and immense sacrifice in a quest to identify and groom talents.
“We need to remind headmasters that education is not just about books,” he said.
Mfantsipim School, with their win, secured a record-equalling 14th title in Central Region’s Second Cycle Schools and Colleges Athletics Competition.
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Former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey
Former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey, has addressed the controversy surrounding comments made by the Member of Parliament of Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, during the vetting of Deputy Minister Designate for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo.
In an interview on Joy FM on March 1, 2025, Okraku-Mantey suggested that reactions to the comments by Habib Iddrisu have been overblown.
Okraku-Mantey observed that during the vetting, there appeared to be a rapport between Iddrisu and Dumelo, noting their eye contact and body language. He explained that their interaction might have been taken out of context by the public.
“I think that the creative industry is becoming oversensitive. If you watch the video very well, you can see the eye contact between Habib and John. The two of them were having fun. After Habib’s statement, what was the body language of John? You can go watch the video again, which tells you that they have some rapport.
“I don’t know Habib as much as I know John. But with the eyes, body language and the contact that they were giving to each other, you could tell that they are talking about something that we have taken out of context,” he said.
He also highlighted that individuals in the creative sector, having faced longstanding stereotypes, are naturally sensitive to comments that might undermine their profession.
“Can we blame the creative industry? Like Gomashie said, when she was in school, they used to call them dondologists. So for her, she’s waiting for the slightest thing to react. It’s only natural that people who have been treated like this for a long time, react this way when you try to touch a nerve,” he added.
Okraku-Mantey urged artistes to position themselves in a manner that commands respect for their work, stating that media platforms should be used responsibly to shape public perception.
“But how have we positioned the creative industry? Listen to radio and TV, especially the Akan channels. People are insulting; people are talking raw. That’s what I went to say a few weeks ago and it became an issue. So the creative people must position themselves such that ‘if you don’t respect me, respect my work.
“You have microphones. Any perception, any image, any position you want to use your media houses to do for the art, you can do it. How are we using our microphones?” he said.
The controversy arose when Habib Iddrisu advised John Dumelo to ‘be serious’ and not to treat his new role as he would in the movie industry.
This remark was perceived by many in the creative arts community as condescending and disrespectful.
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Dr. Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama (L) and Prof. Sharif Mahmud Khalid (R)
The Economic Advisor at the Office of the Vice President, Prof. Sharif Mahmud Khalid, engaged in a debate with Dr. Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, the Walewale MP, and former Economic Advisor to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, over the mass termination of appointments by the government.
The clash ensued when Mahmud Khalid questioned Dr. Tiah Mahama about how the Akufo-Addo-led government took a similar approach in dismissing several public servants employed by the outgoing NDC government in 2017.
This occurred when the two, among others, appeared as panelists to discuss the mass terminations on Channel One TV.
The government appointee sought to challenge the opposition’s moral standing in speaking out against the mass layoffs, pointing out that they had carried out similar actions upon assuming power in 2017.
The Walewale MP, Dr. Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, attempting to set the record straight, pointed out that the former NPP government did not undertake such mass layoffs. He challenged anyone with evidence to dispute his claim to come forward.
According to him, the only reference people often make in accusing the former government is with the Ministry of Health. He further clarified that the issue involved certain health workers who lacked financial clearance, making it impossible for the then government to keep them on the payroll.
Mahmud Khalid however referenced the dismissal of the former CEO of Ridge Hospital, accusing the former government of sacking him.
In his defense, Dr. Kabiru justified the CEO’s dismissal, describing the individual in question as an appointee of the government.
His statement sparked surprised reactions from other panel members who were in disagreement.
Read some excerpts of the debate below:
Mahmud Khalid: Kabiru in times past, could you say you are not guilty of being instrumental in sending home NDC folks who were employed? I’m not justifying it but asking a question. In the past were you instrumental in playing a role in sending people home as far as recruitment is concerned?
Kabiru: There is no single person who can bring evidence of his appointment being terminated as a result of a change in government. The only reference people make is the Ministry of Health’s direction by the former minister with the 2017 batch who had no financial clearance.
Mahmud Khalid: Anaba who was Head of Ridge Hospital, what took him home?
Kabiru: Anaba was a political appointee appointed as the CEO of Ridge Hospital. They are totally different. Let us not mix it up.
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President John Dramani Mahama has pledged his commitment to resetting Ghana’s economy.
According to him, the economy he inherited from the previous government has been saddled with high debt levels that have led to Ghana’s economic challenges.
On February 27, 2025, he delivered the first State of the Nation Address of his second term.
He highlighted the various sectors of the economy that needed redemption and attention.
His address focused on fiscal discipline, job creation and efficient governance.
John Mahama said: “What are the takeaways from me for the people of Ghana?
1. Fighting corruption effectively.
2. Running a lean government of not more than 60 Ministers.
3. Realignment of the ministries, agencies and departments.
4. Introducing austerity, reducing wasteful expenditure and spending, and
improving tax collections.
5. Widening Ghana’s tax net, reforming tax waivers, especially on investments and returning to our homegrown solutions.
6. Grow what we eat and reduce imports of food and goods that can easily be produced at home.”
He added that “I commit to the judicious use of your resources and eschewing waste and ostentation. We will always endeavour to make the most of the little we have so that together, we can guarantee a brighter future for our children and our children’s children.”
The president assured that through concerted efforts, the economy will get stronger.
“Though the State of our nation now may appear bleak and the task of addressing it may seem daunting, nothing should stop us from achieving our goals once we set our minds to them. In one collective push, we can resolve to make this great nation bequeathed to us by our forebears and see it come to fruition,” he added.
President Mahama’s address was in line with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution.
In a powerful and heart-wrenching revelation, Juliet Asante, the former Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority, has come forward to shed light on her harrowing experiences of sexual harassment in a role that was supposed to uplift the cinematic arts in Ghana. Asante’s story resonates profoundly, revealing the challenges faced by women in leadership positions and igniting a crucial dialogue about workplace accountability and respect.
Juliet Asante, an accomplished filmmaker and advocate for women in the arts, was excited to step into her role at the National Film Authority, envisioning a future where Ghanaian cinema could thrive and gain international recognition. However, her enthusiasm was soon overshadowed by an insidious environment that undermined her authority and exploited her vulnerability. Asante describes instances of bullying and harassment from colleagues and superiors, a reality that many women silently endure in various sectors.
In her candid recounting, Asante highlights the toxic atmosphere where inappropriate comments were deemed part of the job, and boundaries were frequently crossed. “I thought I was entering a space that would celebrate creativity and collaboration, but instead, I found myself navigating a minefield of disrespect and objectification,” she shared during a recent interview. This disturbing trend, she argues, is not isolated to the film industry; rather, it reflects a broader societal issue where women are often subjected to unacceptable behavior in professional settings.
The impact of such experiences extends beyond the individual; it affects productivity, stifles creativity, and ultimately harms the industry as a whole. Asante revealed that her own mental health suffered as a result of the hostile environment. “I struggled to stay motivated, to create, and to inspire others while feeling constantly undermined and invalidated,” she said.
Compelled to share her story, Asante hopes to empower other women facing similar challenges and encourage organizations to implement robust policies against harassment. “We need to create safe spaces where creativity can flourish without fear of harassment or intimidation,” she emphasized. To this end, she is advocating for awareness campaigns and workshops that highlight the importance of respect, inclusion, and gender equality in the workplace.
Juliet Asante’s bravery in sharing her ordeal is a call to action for organizations across Ghana and beyond. It’s a reminder that silence allows harassment to persist, and only through open dialogue can we hope to create environments that truly celebrate and uplift everyone, irrespective of gender. As we rally.
The Chairman of Zein Global Development Trust, Dr. Ambassador Abu Zein extends his warmest wishes to all Muslims around the world during the Ramadan.
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Dr. Abu Zein has said that Ramadan is a chance to renew and recharge one’s faith, noting that It’s a time to clear our minds, heal our hearts, and strengthen our bond with Allah. He has therefore underscored that the Ramadan season must bring peace, prosperity, and guidance to all Muslims around the world.
Dr Abu Zein has further stated that this sacred time brings humans closer to Allah, and may everyones hearts be filled with love, compassion, and kindness.
May this sacred month bring us closer to Allah, fill our hearts with compassion, and guide us on the path of righteousness, Mr. Zein stated.
As we fast, reflect, and reconnect with our faith, let us remember those in need. Let us share our blessings, volunteer our time, and make a positive impact in our communities, Dr. Ambassador Abu Zein added.
In conclusion, Dr. Ambassador Abu, Chair of the Zein Global Development Trust, reiterated his commitment to serving humanity, promoting education, healthcare, and economic empowerment, locally, continentally, and globally.
Issued by the Media Department Zein Global Development Trust Accra, Ghana
Erica Nlewedim has reacted after she was called out for flaunting her father who she said was absent from her life until she became famous.
The former Big Brother Naija went for a movie premiere with her father and she shared a video showing him exchanging greetings with other celebrities as he attended as her plus one.
Ghanaian businessman Sam Jonah has described the death of business mogul Alhaji Asoma Banda as a national loss.
According to him, Alhaji Banda’s life was an inspiration to many, especially in the shipping and aviation sectors.
Eulogizing him, Sam Jonah recounted his contributions to national growth and his drive to create opportunities for many people in Ghana and beyond.
News of Alhaji Banda’s passing has left the business world in pain as they celebrate his enormous contributions to the economy.
See Sam Jonah’s full eulogy below
Ghana has lost a true patriot, a visionary entrepreneur, and a giant of industry, Alhaji Asuma Banda.
His passing is not just a personal loss to his family and friends but a national one, for he was a man who dared to dream, to build, and to open doors where others saw only barriers.
Alhaji Banda’s life was a remarkable story of determination, resilience, and boundless ambition. He was a pioneer in every sense, shaping the landscape of Ghana’s shipping and aviation industries.
From establishing Antrak Shipping Line to revolutionizing domestic air travel and expanding his airline operations across West Africa, he demonstrated an unwavering belief in the power of African enterprise.
His ambitions extended beyond our borders—he dreamed of taking his airline operations to the Middle East and across the continent.
I recall vividly his bid to take over Ghana Airways during my tenure as Chairman of the airline.
He saw potential where others saw a decline.
He was a man who believed in the strength of Ghanaian ingenuity and the possibilities of a thriving national airline. Unfortunately, as has happened to many before him, his entanglement with politics proved costly. Ghana has witnessed too often how business and politics can be an uneasy mix, a lesson that should serve as a cautionary tale to future entrepreneurs.
Yet, Alhaji Banda’s legacy extends far beyond business. His story is one of inspiration to every young Ghanaian who dares to dream. He proved that success is not confined to those with extensive formal education.
He embodied the true essence of learning, recognizing that knowledge is acquired not only in classrooms but through experience, curiosity, and an unrelenting drive to succeed.
He was a wise man, a historian in his own right, always eager to share insights about Ghana’s past.
Conversations with him were a masterclass in history and business.
He never concealed his humble beginnings, instead, he wore them as a badge of honour—proof that determination, hard work, and vision can elevate one from modest origins to the heights of success.
Ghana and Africa owe Alhaji Asuma Banda a debt of gratitude.
He was a pathfinder, creating opportunities where none existed, proving that African entrepreneurs can build world-class enterprises. His life’s work has left an indelible mark on our nation’s economic landscape.
As we bid farewell to this extraordinary man, let us not only mourn his passing but also celebrate his legacy.
Let his story be a beacon of hope to the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Let his resilience, his vision, and his unshakable belief in African enterprise continue to inspire.Rest in peace, Alhaji Asuma Banda. Ghana salutes you. Africa honours you.
Member of Parliament for Akyem Swedru in the Eastern Region, Kennedy Osei Nyarko has opined that it is about time former MPs, Ministers and Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are given roles to play in the political party.
According to him, as the party intends to rebuild, this will be one of the ways in which they can strengthen the political party at its base, as these individuals’ expertise can come in handy at various levels in the political party.
Tamale, March 02, GNA – Hajia Fati Seidu Tambro, the Executive Director of Sung Foundation, a non-government organisation (NGO), has called on the government to support smallholder women farmers, to promote food security.
She urged the government to reduce or subsidise farm implements and commodity costs to enable smallholder women farmers to improve upon their production to address food insecurity and reduce poverty associated with rural areas.
Hajia Tambro made the call in an interview with Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Tamale.
She called on the government and other stakeholders to come out with mechanisms to strengthen smallholder women farmers to promote sustainable farming practices and increase productivity to enhance their livelihoods.
She called for training of smallholder women farmers on how they could produce their own local fertilizer for farming to increase yields.
She said building the capacity of smallholder women farmers on sustainable agricultural practices such as regenerative farming and climate-smart techniques for environmentally friendly practices was critical and appealed to agriculture experts to consider such proposal for future action.
Samson Lardy Anyenini is a private legal practitioner
Private legal practitioner, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to ensure that US-based Ghanaian journalist Kevin Taylor is arrested whenever he comes to the country.
Reports and trending images indicate that Taylor arrived in Ghana from the United States in late February 2025.
However, despite multiple court orders for his arrest, no arrest was made upon his arrival in Ghana, prompting Anyenini to call on the NDC government.
Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, March 1, 2025, Anyenini expressed outrage that Taylor remains free despite the outstanding arrest warrants and cautioned the NDC that failing to arrest him would be detrimental to the country’s interests.
“I think the NDC would do a disservice to this country if that guy steps his foot into this country and he’s allowed to leave without the execution of the bench warrant against him. He has defamed numerous people—Ace Ankomah, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko—they have all secured judgments against him. But because he thinks he’s outside the country he can get away with it. That shouldn’t be right,” he said.
Talking about the spread of false and fake stories by the media and its practitioners, Anyenini further called on the government to find an approach to curb these instances.
“Those cowards are hiding under the internet and committing criminal stuff in the name of doing broadcast. All they do every day is insult. Churning out a lot of falsehood and we can’t seem to hold them to account, this country can do better than that,” he added.
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The Member of Parliament of Fomena Andrew Asiamah representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in parliament has attended the Parliament orientation which was boycotted by the minority.
The Minority in Parliament boycotted a three-day orientation programme for Members of the 9th Parliament, currently underway at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, citing concerns over the venue selection and the cost involved.
Lagos socialite Sophia Egbueje has shared the message she received from her boyfriend after she bought herself a Lamborghini.
Sophia has been in the news for days now after a voice not leaked in which she is alleged to have lamented that Burna Boy failed to buy her the Lamborghini he promised after getting intimate with her.
Mustapha Gbande, Deputy Director in charge of Operations at the Presidency, has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its approach toward the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.
His comments come in response to the NPP’s plan to deliver what they call the “True State of the Nation Address” on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. This follows President John Dramani Mahama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2025, which the NPP claims failed to address critical national issues and misrepresented Ghana’s current state.
In a statement dated February 28, the NPP criticised President Mahama’s address for lacking a comprehensive and accurate assessment of the nation’s trajectory since he assumed office on January 7, 2025.
Speaking to Citi News’ Akosua Otchere, Gbande urged the NPP to reconsider its stance and apologise rather than persist with what he described as arrogance and insults.
He accused the opposition party of fostering a mindset aimed at destabilising the country and assured that the NDC would not allow the government to be unfairly attacked or distracted.
“NPP, if they were a good political party led by leaders, thinking leaders, this is the time to reflect, go back to their base and apologise. But yet they won’t do that. They want to still adopt arrogance, they want to still adopt insults, they want to still adopt the mindset to destabilise this country,” Gbande stated.
“I can assure you that the NDC won’t sit back and allow this government to be unnecessarily attacked and distracted,” he added.
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Ho, March 01, GNA – Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on Saturday said the legislature, being the bedrock of democracy should lead in the compilation of the next Constitution due to its representative composure and ability to make laws, compared to other arms of government.
He said the situation where the Executive and Judiciary towered above the Legislature in terms of nomenclature needed a second consideration, as modern democracies were turning to the reality.
Speaker Bagbin made these statements at the opening of the three-day orientation programme for Members of the Ninth Parliament (MPs) in Ho.
The orientation programme was however boycotted by the Minority side of Parliament who cited high-cost implications for bringing the training programme out of the chamber.
The programme was organised by the Parliamentary Service and the Parliamentary Training Institute (PTI), to orient the legislators to discharge their mandate of legislation, deliberation, oversight, investigation and other regulatory functions effectively and efficiently.
Speaker Bagbin indicated that the heartbeat of democracy the world over was the legislature and it must be understood as the nerve-centre of the people to effectively position itself for the recognition.
He indicated that the next four years offered a critical opportunity for a turn-around towards making MPs more attractive than the other arms of government and urged Members, to rewrite a new story for themselves and live it.
The Speaker further urged the Members to ensure that their presence in the House was positively felt and they themselves being impacted and not just becoming ‘a passing through,’ saying it should be a two-way scenario.
He admonished the MPs to focus, serve and sacrifice adding, “Don’t allow your political differences to enslave you, or be enslaved by our history.”
Speaker Bagbin paid glowing tribute to Dr Ibn Chambas, Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey and Ms Hanna Tetteh, all former MPs, who were presently serving in various capacities globally, as dividend of hard work and tenacity of purpose.
He said new MPs had given him tremendous hope in their ability to learn fast and he was expectant of a blissful future for Parliament.
Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Clerk of Parliament, explained that MPs shouldered the critical responsibility of law making, oversight representation, control of the purse, conflict and grievance resolution, amongst others that required profound understanding of parliamentary practice and procedure, the rules of engagement and the institutional framework within which a legislator operated.
He stated that while the task ahead was daunting, it was not unsurmountable, saying the dynamic interplay of constituents’ prescriptions for their role and formal roles as MPs as envisaged under the Constitution, would undoubtedly require a careful balance for their survival.
He said the Speaker had pledged his commitment towards ensuring that MPs were well equipped to deliver on their constitutional mandate, through the organisation of more of such training programmes, to help build their capacities.
Again, the Parliamentary Service remained steadfast in its commitment to providing MPs with the necessary procedural, legal technical and administrative support services required, to facilitate their work as MPs, he said.
Mr Djietror said Parliament was a distinct institution with its own unique set of norms and rules of engagement and urged MPs to make continuous effort to acquire knowledge, leveraging the experiences of seasoned Members, to gain comprehensive understanding of the complexities and dynamics of their work.
Mr Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader, said the orientation offered an opportunity to learn and reflect on the values that should guide Members in the next four years, to ensure that Ghana maintained its admiration across the continent and beyond.
“For us to continue to maintain such high standards, remain in the same position, and maintain the envy of the rest of the world, we must build our skills, competencies, to strengthen our Parliament, through the acquisition of the needed tools and ensuring their effective utilisation for our growth,” he said.
Topics that to be explored at the training includes, the rights of the majority and minority caucus of Parliament, conflict management consensus building in a majoritarian legislature, the legislative process, private members bills, the art of reviewing and analysing legislation.
Others involve mastering the rules of procedure, skills in advocacy, lobbying and negotiation for legislators and scrutinising the budget and economic policy of government.
Controversial media personality, Sally Mann has come under fire after attacking Lilwin for being too pompous, arrogant, and ugly.
Sally Mann, speaking during a recent telesion appearance, said Lilwin is lucky to have the fame he has considering his looks.
Mann said Lilwin should thank God for his career because there are people more talented and better looking than him who didn’t make it because they did not have a certain Grace from God.
Sally was speaking in regard to Lilwin’s attempt to amicably solve his current litigation against Martha Ankomah by offering an apology which the actress rejected.
Lilwin has been in the news following recent developments in the court case which started after he dragged Ankomah viciously in a video and made terrible allegations against her due to some comments she passed about Kumawood.
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Netizens who watched the video slammed her, with one comment reading: “This is not good how can u describe a man like that,”
Another dared her to show up on set without make-up if she thinks she’s more attractive than Lilwin.
Alexander Afenyo-Markin is the Minority Leader and Effutu MP
The Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has opened up about what appears to be the post-government struggles faced by many politicians, particularly legislators.
Addressing key personalities at the 5th Annual Constitution Day Public Lecture on February 28, 2025, the politician stated that many parliamentarians, as well as ministers of state who have the opportunity to serve, remain poor despite serving for years.
According to him, the reality of the poor financial state of many legislators is surprising, especially given the widespread public perception that politicians are wealthy and corrupt.
He went on to say that the perception of politicians, particularly Members of Parliament, as corrupt is inaccurate, pointing out that many of these individuals have little to boast about in terms of personal wealth or assets.
The Effutu lawmaker highlighted that successful lawmakers are those who, in his view, are entrepreneurs and continue to actively practice their professions even after their time in public service.
“I’ve had the opportunity of seeing former legislators, ministers of state and believe me, some of them when you see them, you’d ask if they were in really in public life and what happened to their money.
“… Perhaps the very politicians who are entrepreneurs who have practised their profession are the ones you see surviving but many politicians, contrary to the view that they are so corrupt are very poor, especially legislators. You can see them after office and you would wonder,” he said.
The lawmaker disclosed this while speaking on the issue of corruption and state capture by individuals who, upon having the opportunity to serve in government, exploit their positions for personal gain.
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The Governments of the UK and Ghana have pledged to fully implement a 2023 joint strategy that seeks to strengthen the partnership between the two countries in the areas of research, innovation, and technology transfer.
The UK-Ghana ST&I Strategy, which was jointly signed by the two countries in 2023, focuses on the coordination of the research ecosystem, research commercialisation, knowledge and skill sharing, and supporting academic partnership in research and innovation in the two countries.
Ms Harriet Thompson, the British High Commissioner to Ghana, and Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Ghana’s Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, shared their commitment to the implementation of the strategy at a closing ceremony of a five-day training for journalists on ST&I Reportage in Accra on Friday.
The trainees make up the second cohort of the Capacity Building Programme for science communicators implemented as part of the deliverables for the UK-Ghana ST&I Strategy.
Ten Ghanaian science communicators received science reporting grants of £1000 each to produce impactful and compelling stories on selected issues in science, technology, and innovation.
The awardees would also receive further training on science communication at Imperial College in London to further enhance their experience in science communication.
Ms Thompson said research commercialisation was an important component of the Ghana-UK ST&I Strategy and that raising awareness was crucial to achieve the desired milestone.
She expressed delight about the readiness of Ghanaian journalists to report on science issues and urged the beneficiaries of the capacity-building programme to support the implementation of the strategy.
“Raising awareness is crucial, and so your role in that is vital. We are looking forward to you all helping us to deliver on that joint strategy,” Ms Thompson said.
Dr Muhammed said the partnership between the UK and Ghana to promote ST&I was crucial to utilising science, technology, and innovation to create solutions to address common challenges.
He said science “is the anchor of development” and called for the leveraging of science to solve key domestic issues, including illegal mining among other environmental challenges.
Dr Muhammed said the commercialisation of research outputs by the research institutions was among the key areas of focus for the Ministry and pledged to work with the UK Government to implement the ST&I strategy.
“We need to commercialise research outputs for the purposes of generating revenue for the research institutions for technological advancement,” he said.
Mrs Linda Asante Agyei, the Vice President of the Ghana Journalists’ Association, said the exposure of journalists to the rudiments of ST&I, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) would contribute to the development of different sectors of the country.
She appealed to institutions to help build the capacity of journalists in ST&I to enable them to report appropriately, accurately, and compellingly to make a meaningful impact.
“Science reporting, we all know, is a very unique area that we need a better understanding to write impactful stories,” Agyei said.
Ghanaian musician Ayigbe Edem has appealed to the government for a permanent solution to the recurring tidal waves devastating communities in the Volta Region.
In a social media post sighted by GhanaWeb on March 2, 2025, he expressed concern over the destruction caused by the waves.
He shared how he sent relief items to the affected residents the last time such a phenomenon happened and expressed sadness over the return of the tidal waves.
“I’m really worried because the last time this tidal wave thing happened, I, together with the Goget’em Foundation, went there with some relief items to show love to the affected people. So it’d be quite sad to see that the waters are back,” he lamented.
Edem called on the government, including President John Dramani Mahama and the regional minister to come to the aid of the affected communities.
“His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, please, we need your help in the Volta Region. The sea is taking our land. So, Honourable James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, My very good brother, Edem Agbana, and all the people, we need a permanent solution. So all the people in power, please, please help us,” he said.
This plea follows recent tidal waves that have ravaged areas such as Salakope and Agavedzi in the Ketu South Municipality, displacing residents and destroying properties.
The affected communities have long suffered from sea erosion, with residents urging the government to expedite the second phase of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project to safeguard their livelihoods.
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The sea is taking our lands; we need a permanent solution,” Ayigbe Edem appeals, as tidal waves in the Volta Region continue to destroy properties pic.twitter.com/pBUae03djx
Divine Nkrumah, a member of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), has disclosed shocking details about an alleged plot by former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta to discredit Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom.
According to the PPP’s Director of Operations, Ofori-Atta’s actions against Dr. Nduom make him undeserving of sympathy following the controversy surrounding his arrest warrant.
“Do you know what he did to Dr. Nduom? After shutting down his bank in Ghana, Ofori-Atta still wasn’t satisfied. So, they took Dr. Nduom to court in the U.S., but he won the case. Ofori-Atta then followed him to Liberia, determined to collapse his businesses there. At one point, if Dr. Nduom wanted to return to Ghana, he had to call and beg the authorities for permission,” he revealed.
Nkrumah further alleged that Ofori-Atta had planned to arrest Dr. Nduom upon his arrival in Ghana as part of an effort to tarnish his reputation.
“The same tactic Ken fears—being handcuffed and discredited—was exactly what he planned for Dr. Nduom. They had arranged to arrest Dr. Nduom at the airport, only to release him 24 hours later, just to damage his reputation,” he added.
His revelations come after Ofori-Atta was placed on a wanted list by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for corruption and related offenses linked to multiple questionable deals.
The announcement was made during a press conference on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Following further engagements with the lawyers of Ofori-Atta, the OSP has withdrawn the arrest warrant.
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Finance minister to present 2025 budget on March 11
Ghana’s finance minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has given assurance that the 2025 budget will be a catalyst for economic growth, development, and opportunities for all Ghanaians.
With the budget presentation slated for March 11, Ato Forson reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering economic resilience, social progress, and shared prosperity.
According to Ato Forson, the budget will prioritize initiatives that promote economic growth, development, and opportunities for all.
“As we enter the final phase of preparations, our focus remains steadfast on delivering a budget that fosters growth, development, and opportunities for all,” he stated.
The finance minister emphasized that the government is committed to creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, increasing access to affordable credit, and developing infrastructure. “This budget will reflect our commitment to economic resilience, social progress, and a future of shared prosperity,” Ato Forson assured.
In recent years, Ghana’s economy has faced significant challenges, including a high fiscal deficit, inflation, and a large public debt. However, the government has implemented various measures to stabilize the economy, including the Ghana CARES program, aimed at revitalizing the economy and promoting sustainable growth.
I Started Real Estate in 2016, Tracey Is Now Catching Up So Don’t Compare her to Me – Diamond ‘Akpe’
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Legendary Ghanaian audio billionaire, Diamond Appiah, has trashed Tracey Boakye’s new real estate business, calling it a baby operation in comparison to her own empire.
According to Diamond, she’s been the trendsetter for showbiz personalities entering into real estate and Tracey is only following in her footsteps.
Appiah added that not only is Tracey just following in her footsteps by entering real estate but she’s copying everything she did.
She said due to that, it is a massive insult for anyone to compare her with Boakye.
Diamond was reacting to recent attacks on her by Naana Brown and others who mocked her with Tracey’s recent accomplishments.
Diamond Appiah has over the years continually bragged about being a business and real estate mogul yet very little is known about what properties she actually owns.
Netizens mock her for always being stuck in her house and filming from her so-called office yet claiming to own many houses and buildings.
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to airlift 5,000 Ghanaian pilgrims to Mecca for this year’s Hajj.
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Hajj Village on Friday, February 28, President Mahama stressed the importance of meeting the payment deadline and ensuring all necessary arrangements are in place.
“This year, we intend to airlift exactly 5,000 pilgrims to the Holy Land, and the task force has announced March 13 as the deadline for payment,” he stated.
He further revealed that a pre-financing arrangement has been secured with a local bank to cover payments for accommodation, transportation, and other essential services.
President Mahama also directed the task force to strictly enforce the 5,000-pilgrim limit to prevent last-minute challenges.
“I’ve instructed the task force to cut off at exactly 5,000 and not exceed that number. We don’t want a repeat of past situations where late payments caused complications, leaving some pilgrims unable to travel,” he added.
Association of Ghanaian Creatives, a group of arts stakeholders, is petitioning President John Dramani Mahama to revoke the appointments of Kafui Danku and James Gardiner to the National Film Authority.
Kafui Danku has been appointed at the Executive Secretary of the NFA, with James Gardiner as her Deputy.
However, in a change.org petition, Association of Ghana Creatives is requesting that the President rather considers other options.
According to them, Kafui and James lack the competence to handle those positions.
“We, the undersigned members of the Association of Ghanaian Creatives, urge the government to appoint qualified, visionary leadership at the NFA. The institution must be helmed by a technocrat with deep industry knowledge, supported by a board of experienced creative professionals who can steer the sector toward revitalization and global competitiveness,” the petition states.
They further indicate that “neither Kafui Danku nor James Gardiner possesses the industry experience or expertise required to lead such a vital institution. Their backgrounds, limited to low-budget productions and social media branding, fall woefully short of the strategic vision needed to navigate Ghana’s film sector toward growth.”
The group intimates that “the appointment of an underqualified CEO signals a departure from excellence, particularly when contrasted with the legacy of Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante, a Harvard-trained industry leader who brought groundbreaking initiatives to the NFA and successfully brokered distribution deals with major players like MTN.”
They have therefore suggested the following film professionals to be given the positions:
1. George Bosompin (National Film Institute, GAFTA)
2. Jim Awindor (Film and television strategist)
3. Akofa Edjeani Asiedu (veteran filmmaker and policy maker)
4. Professor Linus Abraham (Media and communication expert)
5. Akosua Abdallah (Film education and policy expert)
6. Ms. Nicole Amarteifio (Pioneering filmmaker and industry advocate)
Check out full petition here.
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The ambition of the family of a 15-year-old girl to marry her off, has been foiled through a coordinated effort by the Human Rights Development Services, (HURDS), an NGO and some key government agencies.
At the time of the rescue mission involving a combine team from the NGO, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service, the family was busily preparing food for the marriage ceremony.
Madam Eva Ankrah, the Executive Director of HURDS, said her organisation upon a tipped off, began making preparation for a safe home where the girl could be placed after rescue.
“So, when we secured the place, with the help of the Department of Social Welfare, we brought in the Police to rescue the girl to a safe home,” she added.
Madam Ankrah reminded families of the Children Act, which prohibited the marriage of children and called on them to rather support the girl child to achieve her fullest potential.
Child marriages had perpetuated the cycle of poverty among womanhood and must not be countenanced, she added.
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection recently launched a child marriage portal to collate data for action on such bad behaviours by families, to help the country to achieve its target of ending the practice by 2030.
In Ghana, millions of girls have over the years, suffered this dangerous socio-cultural ill.
Madam Ankrah noted that her organisation had started counselling the rescued girl on the repercussions of child marriage and hoped to engage the families for the same education, to create awareness and enhance information on why families must together abhor the practice.
Social media users have been reacting to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, advising Ghanaians to seek additional employment for financial independence.
On March 1, 2025, Kennedy Agyapong tweeted, “If your salary can’t sustain you, get a second job. The key to financial freedom is multiple streams of income.”
This statement, however, sparked mixed reactions on social media. Some users agreed, but others pointed out the difficulty in securing even one job.
“Struggling to even get the first job.” “The job too is not easy to get, Sir,” some users replied.
Other users called on politicians to create a better environment for entrepreneurship.
“Politicians like you should focus on creating the right environment to support young entrepreneurs and their ideas,” one post reads.
Some X users also lambasted the MP for the statement, accusing him and other businessmen of being ‘exploitative’ and ‘detached’ from the plight of ordinary Ghanaians.
“The most grating thing about made-by-Ghana wealthy men is how they won’t enjoy the loot in silence but always show up with unwanted and useless advice,” an X user replied.
“The capitalists always want you to believe you’re the problem. You’re not working hard enough. They don’t want you to believe it’s the exploitative system which has them hoard money they got from your labour,” another shared.
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If your salary can’t sustain you, get a second job. The key to financial freedom is multiple streams of income. #KenQuotepic.twitter.com/qkn9coCdZE
— Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong (@honkenagy) March 1, 2025
Sir, if only successive governments have prioritised job creation, most people would be able to get multiple income streams to ease the burden of hardship.
I pray God helps our leaders current and future to see this light and make Ghana a better place for us all…🙏🙏🙏
— Ike De Bazooka Quartey (@ike_kortey) March 1, 2025
For your mind inside you spoil there aaama. You were a key member of a govt that had 8 years in power, raked in the highest revenue ever recorded and what did we get in return? The highest inflation _ food, highest unemployment, etc. Today you’re here preaching. What you do?
1/Please it does not work in this country because companies expect you to come in to work from 8:30 am to 6pm before you even move transportation is and traffic is a very big issue…saying something and having the infrastructure to make citizens life easier
Yeah because the jobs are so easy to get and people don’t leave home at 8am and return at 6pm. This is the guy who wants to be president btw. How laughable
But Hon I did not hear you advising your party members to stop downgrading the 24hr economy initiative .if you believed the key to financial freedom is multiple streams of income why then your party members critiquing an initiative that would bring the solution
In Ghana, getting one job is an ordeal. But the one job (especially a political appointment) can generate multiple streams of income: the legitimate and “the creative”. It is all about getting a foot in the door, not multiple feet.
— Cadman Atta Mills (@CadmanAttaMills) March 2, 2025
Ghanaian businessman Sam Jonah has described the death of business mogul Alhaji Asuma Banda as a national loss.
According to him, Alhaji Banda’s life was an inspiration to many, especially in the shipping and aviation sectors.
Eulogizing him, Sam Jonah recounted his contributions to national growth and his drive to create opportunities for many people in Ghana and beyond.
News of Alhaji Banda’s passing has left the business world in pain as they celebrate his enormous contributions to the economy.
See Sam Jonah’s full eulogy below
Ghana has lost a true patriot, a visionary entrepreneur, and a giant of industry, Alhaji Asuma Banda.
His passing is not just a personal loss to his family and friends but a national one, for he was a man who dared to dream, to build, and to open doors where others saw only barriers.
Alhaji Banda’s life was a remarkable story of determination, resilience, and boundless ambition. He was a pioneer in every sense, shaping the landscape of Ghana’s shipping and aviation industries.
From establishing Antrak Shipping Line to revolutionizing domestic air travel and expanding his airline operations across West Africa, he demonstrated an unwavering belief in the power of African enterprise.
His ambitions extended beyond our borders—he dreamed of taking his airline operations to the Middle East and across the continent.
I recall vividly his bid to take over Ghana Airways during my tenure as Chairman of the airline.
He saw potential where others saw a decline.
He was a man who believed in the strength of Ghanaian ingenuity and the possibilities of a thriving national airline. Unfortunately, as has happened to many before him, his entanglement with politics proved costly. Ghana has witnessed too often how business and politics can be an uneasy mix, a lesson that should serve as a cautionary tale to future entrepreneurs.
Yet, Alhaji Banda’s legacy extends far beyond business. His story is one of inspiration to every young Ghanaian who dares to dream. He proved that success is not confined to those with extensive formal education.
He embodied the true essence of learning, recognizing that knowledge is acquired not only in classrooms but through experience, curiosity, and an unrelenting drive to succeed.
He was a wise man, a historian in his own right, always eager to share insights about Ghana’s past.
Conversations with him were a masterclass in history and business.
He never concealed his humble beginnings, instead, he wore them as a badge of honour—proof that determination, hard work, and vision can elevate one from modest origins to the heights of success.
Ghana and Africa owe Alhaji Asuma Banda a debt of gratitude.
He was a pathfinder, creating opportunities where none existed, proving that African entrepreneurs can build world-class enterprises. His life’s work has left an indelible mark on our nation’s economic landscape.
As we bid farewell to this extraordinary man, let us not only mourn his passing but also celebrate his legacy.
Let his story be a beacon of hope to the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Let his resilience, his vision, and his unshakable belief in African enterprise continue to inspire.Rest in peace, Alhaji Asuma Banda. Ghana salutes you. Africa honours you.
On February 8, 2025, Bournemouth ended Everton’s FA Cup hopes with a 2-0 fourth-round victory, dashing David Moyes’ dream of bringing silverware back to the club.
However, it was Antoine Semenyo who stole the spotlight. The 25-year-old won and then converted a 23rd-minute penalty after luring James Tarkowski into an ill-advised lunge.
What made headlines, though, was the forward’s unorthodox approach to the spot-kick. While most players hesitate or stutter in their run-up after the referee’s whistle, Semenyo took a different route—he didn’t take a run-up at all. Instead, he turned immediately and powered a shot past Jordan Pickford, who dived the right way but stood no chance.
In an interview with Bleacher Report, the Ghanaian forward shared the story behind his unique technique, crediting teammate David Brooks for inspiring him to try it during training.
“Because it’s the FA Cup, if you draw, it goes to penalties, so we practised them. David Brooks was like, ‘You should try this,’ and I was like, ‘You know what, let’s see.’ I’d done it a couple of times in training and didn’t miss—top corner. So I thought, ‘If I get a penalty in a game, I’m going to do it.’ And I just did it,” he explained.
Asked why Brooks encouraged him to take on the challenge, Semenyo revealed that his powerful shot played a key role.
“It was just because I’ve got so much power. The ball is really light as well, so if you hit it well, the keeper isn’t getting there, even if he guesses the right direction,” he added.
When questioned about whether this would become his signature penalty-taking style, Semenyo said:
“Not really—just a few of my friends asked me, ‘Antz, what were you thinking?’ And I just told them, ‘I wasn’t thinking.’ That’s the point—that’s why it went in. If it goes in, it doesn’t matter how the run-up looks. That’s my thing now. It catches keepers off guard, so why not?”
Semenyo has been in blistering form this season, scoring seven goals and providing four assists in 26 Premier League appearances.
He also played 106 minutes as Bournemouth defeated Wolves 5-4 on penalties to advance to the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
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🇬🇭 Antoine Semenyo explains his penalty against Everton in the FA Cup 😂pic.twitter.com/DTvxql0AVe https://t.co/pvJxSbLvHI
In a world where celebrity lives are laid bare for public consumption, MzGee, the well-respected Ghanaian media personality, has taken the unorthodox path of maintaining silence following her recent divorce. In an era that often demands explanations and engagement from public figures, her decision to remain discreet has sparked conversation and admiration across social media platforms. One Ghanaian lady, in particular, has voiced her commendation of MzGee’s stance, declaring that she deserves an award for her dignified approach to a highly sensitive issue.
MzGee, known for her candid takes and vibrant personality, has been a staple in the Ghanaian entertainment scene. She has always managed to capture the hearts of fans with her engaging interviews and lively discussions about pressing issues within the industry. However, following her split from her husband, the media landscape awaited her response, perhaps anticipating a tell-all interview or social media post that would lay bare her feelings. Yet, MzGee has opted for silence, choosing instead to focus on her work and personal healing.
The commendation from the Ghanaian lady, who wishes to remain anonymous, came as she reflected on MzGee’s approach. “In a time when everyone is quick to share their pain and drama on social media, MzGee stands out for her grace,” she stated. “She has not succumbed to the pressure to explain her situation or engage in public debates about her divorce. That takes immense strength and character in today’s digital age. If we had awards for maintaining privacy and class in the face of adversity, she would undoubtedly be a frontrunner.”
This sentiment resonates with many who understand the immense scrutiny public figures face when their personal lives unfold in the public eye. Social media users are often quick to judge, speculate, and dissect the intricacies of a celebrity’s life. MzGee’s choice to stay quiet demonstrates a powerful message: that some battles are best fought away from the public gaze, allowing the individual to preserve their dignity and mental health.
Moreover, her silence serves as an example to many young women navigating the complexities of relationships and heartache. It sends a clear message that it’s okay to prioritize one’s well-being over societal expectations. MzGee continues to work tirelessly in her career, proving that life goes on despite personal challenges.
As discussions about her commendable silence spread, many are starting to rethink their.
Richard Ahiagbah is the Director of Communications for the NPP
The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has clarified the party’s position on the prosecution of former officials or appointees.
Speaking on Asempa FM on March 1, 2025, Ahiagbah stated that the party would not protect former officials who are found guilty of criminal charges by the courts.
According to him, the NPP strongly believes in upholding the rule of law in the country, emphasizing its firm stance against corruption.
He further explained that if the courts found a former official guilty of any criminal charges, the party would respect the decision and refrain from protesting or offering support to those found culpable.
“… The party doesn’t condone and tolerate corruption so if it happens that an ex-official or appointee given the mandate to serve is implicated in a crime and is prosecuted by the court and found guilty the law will deal with them.
“The party will not support it and that is not our behavior. We are a party of rule of law and so if an ex-official is proven guilty by the courts, the party will not protest it or support them,” he said.
Additionally, the politician highlighted the stark contrasts between the party’s administration and certain individuals who were appointed to serve but subsequently corrupted their positions.
In his view, such individuals do not define the government. He also added that no member of the party accused of a crime has fled the country.
“No one can abscond from this country. One thing we need to understand is that our government was independently separate from certain individuals who were appointed to specific roles but have corrupted their positions. Such individuals do not define the government,” he stated.
Ahiagbah, however, emphasized the importance of allowing the law to take its course, arguing that only the courts have the authority to declare individuals guilty.
He asserted that certain individuals cannot be declared guilty by the public when the courts have not issued such a judgment.
“There are laws in this country that stipulate individuals found culpable of wrongdoing or committing a crime must be held accountable in accordance with the law. There is a basic assumption that only the courts have the authority to determine guilt or innocence in criminal matters,” he concluded.
Ahiagbah’s comments align with President John Dramani Mahama’s disclosure regarding certain former government appointees implicated in the NSA ghost names scandal who have fled the country.
The president made this announcement during his maiden State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term as president. He has since directed that the accounts of those individuals who have left the country be traced and their assets frozen.
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Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured citizens that the 2025 budget will focus on driving growth, development, and opportunities for all.
In a social media post on Saturday, 1st March, he stated that the upcoming budget will align with the government’s vision for economic progress.
“In just nine days, I will present Budget 2025 on Tuesday, March 11th—a budget designed to drive growth, development, and opportunities for all,” he announced.
Dr Forson emphasised that the budget will reflect the commitment of President John Mahama’s government to strengthening the economy and ensuring long-term resilience.
He reiterated that his team is working diligently to finalise the budget, which will introduce key policies aimed at boosting economic stability.
“My team and I are in the final stages of preparation, ensuring that this budget reflects our commitment to building a stronger and more resilient economy,” he stated.
The Finance Minister highlighted the importance of strategic investments in critical sectors to drive sustainable development. He noted that the budget will focus on job creation, industrial growth, and social welfare, with an emphasis on supporting local businesses.
The government, he explained, remains dedicated to implementing measures that will foster economic stability while addressing the challenges facing the country.
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Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, has faulted Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy, for failing to fulfil his promise of buying a Lamborghini for socialite Sophia Egbueje after allegedly having a one-night stand with her.
Recall that in a recent leaked audio recording between her and her friend, Sophia accused Burna Boy of having a one-night stand with her and failing to fulfil his promise of buying her a Lamborghini.
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Alhaji Amadu Sulley, a former Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission, passed away unexpectedly, according to his family. He passed away on March 1 in the afternoon. In keeping with Islamic custom, funeral ceremonies were performed right away. The chairman of the family says that tomorrow, Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 10:00 am, the late Alhaji Sulley will be laid to rest at the Madina Muslim Cemetery. According to a statement quoted by 3news on March 1, “Muslim brothers and sisters, friends, and loved ones are cordially invited to participate in his burial processes at his residence and the Madina Muslim Cemetery.” Thankfully, Alhaji Amadu Sulley died while fasting on the first day of Ramadan. The message read, “To Allah be the glory, May Allah pardon him and grant Jannat firdaus to all our departed souls.”
I first met Dr. Leon Bass in the late 1990s while working for professional development organization Facing History and Ourselves.
I listened to his riveting tale of growing up in Philadelphia as the son of a Pullman porter, enlisting in our country’s segregated army after graduating from high school, and fighting for freedoms he didn’t enjoy at home because of his race. His anger subsided somewhat when he witnessed the atrocities of the Buchenwald concentration camp, where he arrived shortly after its liberation. After returning home, Bass completed his education before launching a more than 30-year career that culminated in his serving as principal at one of his hometown’s toughest high schools.
His past and present collided one day when he observed students displaying indifference to the wrenching story told by Nina Kaleska, a survivor of the Auschwitz death camp. Speaking publicly for the first time of his wartime experience, he told the students she was telling the truth. You’ve got something to say, Kaleska told him. He heeded the survivor’s call and spoke in schools, prisons and religious institutions for more than 35 years.
In the closing of his speeches, Dr. Bass would often pose the question to the audience about the cost of doing right: So you answer the question, “Is the price too high?” I don’t think so. But I can’t speak for you. I can only speak for me. You must answer the question, “Is the price too high?”
His words have stayed with me in the close to 30 years since I first heard them, and have struck a particularly resonant chord in the month since Donald Trump took the oath of office and resumed his position as president of the United States.
I attended Trump’s first inauguration on a rainy Friday in January 2017. I went because I wanted to see for myself the transition from our nation’s first black president to what Trump was ushering into our nation. I left his “American carnage” address deeply unsettled about what would follow. Here is what I wrote for the Daily Maverick, a South African publication:
If there was any doubt before Donald Trump’s searing, angry inaugural address and initial actions as President of the United States, let that be permanently gone.
Everything is on the table:
America’s role as a leader engaged in transnational alliances;
A national commitment to fight climate change;
The right of Americans to healthcare that has been under assault from Republicans since the passage of the landmark Affordable Care Act in 2010;
Government agencies that have supported the arts and public for decades;
The belief that our country’s diversity is an asset to be appreciated and embraced;
And, according to some, the core and soul of our democratic nation.
Eight years later, all of these and more are on the line-but with a different and more dangerous set of circumstances. I want to be clear that I understand and am not saying that Trump is Adolf Hitler or that we are Germany in the early 1930s. There are many profound differences between the two countries. Weimar Germany was a fledgling democracy formed in the aftermath of World War I while we have nearly 250 years of entrenched democratic systems. Hitler rose to power on a platform of what some have described as eliminationist antisemitism. While anti-immigrant hatred was a core message of Trump’s successful election campaign, he was not advocating for the murder of an entire people. More generally, I have written before about the all too easy tendency to label figures ranging from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to former President Barack Obama as a Nazi for the actions political opponents deem overly heavy handed or antidemocratic.
At the same time, there are some significant disturbing parallels between the two countries. Like all democracies, they are living entities with laws, practices and norms that require upholding to remain robust and that cannot sustain indefinite blows. On a fundamental level, they depend on trust, faith and support of a majority of the governed. Hitler became chancellor in January 1933, close to 10 years after the “Beer Hall putsch,” the failed coup that he and other Nazis recast as a heroic effort to save the nation. His ascent came at a time, as historian and friend Steve Cohen noted, when more than half of the German public voted for parties on the far left and the far right that opposed democracy.
Trump’s inauguration last month followed nearly a decade of assaulting our country’s most basic democratic fabric, the legitimacy of elections and the peaceful transfer of power. Starting with his first run in 2016 against Hillary Clinton, he has repeatedly refused to acknowledge election results unless he won. In 2020, he perpetuated against all evidence and dozens of unsuccessful lawsuits the Big Lie that he beat Joe Biden-a falsehood that has enduring support among about two thirds of Republicans.
He continued the charade on his first day in office, pardoning close to 1,600 supporters who attempted their own coup on January 6, 2021 by storming the Capitol the day Biden’s victory was certified. Trump had called this group, which included people convicted of violently assaulting police officers, hostages. As he has done throughout this phase of his public life, he has issued a relentless stream of attacks on the media, immigrants and the government that, like body blows on a fighter, have taken an inexorable toll. In a chilling similarity to the weakening of democracy in Weimar Germany, Trump won the popular vote and all of the swing states.
Already present during his first administration, these currents, like the antisemitism in the early days of Hitler’s reign, have been codified in rapid fashion. Trump has issued a barrage of executive orders that have included blatantly unconstitutional measures like banning birthright citizenship, supported Elon Musk and DOGE’s mass firings or layoffs of government workers, and advanced blatantly imperialist aspirations. In many cases he has drawn on the personnel, specific planks and general approach toward government articulated in Project 2025-the tome coordinated by the Heritage Foundation that he disavowed during the campaign.
But in a critical difference from his first term, Trump has no meaningful restraints this time. Operating with a razor-thin majority, House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have conceded the constitutionally-enshrined power of the purse to the executive branch. The Democrats have continued to struggle to formulate a coherent message beyond being unnerved by their powerless status. The Senate has confirmed all of Trump’s cabinet appointees thus far, including the spectacularly unqualified Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Corporate media owners like Jeff Bezos and the bosses at ABC, apparently eager to curry favor with Trump, have engaged in a craven capitulation by killing editorials, spiking cartoons and settling a defamation lawsuit for $15 million. For his part, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg parroted Trump’s language about censorship and political bias in announcing the platform’s decision to eliminate fact checking.
Federal courts have put a check on some of Trump’s actions, but the Supreme Court gave him an astounding level of immunity during last year’s Trump v. United States decision. Aided by Musk, Trump seems to be advancing a strategy of making change on the ground, seeing how he fares in the courts, and, like the elections, defying them if he doesn’t get the result that he likes. Vice President J.D. Vance has already advanced the idea that judges don’t get to control the executive branch’s power.
Perhaps most troubling of all, though, for the future prospects of our democracy, is the reaction of the public. Thus far they have been met with strong approval from supporters and a more subdued response from opponents than during the first Trump administration.
On one level, the muted protest response is understandable. The first Trump term engendered a stomach-churning, teeth-gnashing feeling, a sense of unpredictability that the bottom has not arrived and may never get here. The second term has brought for many a sense of bewilderment at the speed of the measures, dismay at the lack of power at the federal level until the next election cycle and the knowledge that the Republicans control both houses of Congress and the presidency.
The magnitude of the task ahead is daunting, but the stakes could not be higher. I understand the desire to avoid reading the latest distressing development. I get the weariness and the despair, and we must not give into it. Rather we must gird ourselves to ask ourselves if the price is too high to stop the movement of our country not into the genocide of the Nazi era, but into what scholars Steven Levitsky and Lucan Way have called competitive authoritarianism-a hollowed out form of government in which the coexistence of meaningful democratic institutions and serious incumbent abuse yields electoral competition that is real but unfair. That unhappy destination is not inevitable, but will not be avoided without sustained and strategic action on a large scale by those of us who see the need for a different way.
The Trump Administration marked one month on February 20. I last saw Dr. Bass at his 90th birthday party in January, 2015, shortly before his death. He stayed seated most of the time and his mind wasn’t as clear as it had been. But he knew who he was and he understood the love enveloping him from the family and friends who were celebrating his remarkable life. On the centenary of his birth, I am proceeding with deep concern about our country’s present and future and the fervent hope that I, like he, will find within myself the fortitude to do what I believe is right.
By Jeff Kelly Lowenstein
The author is the founder and executive director of the Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) and an associate professor teaching journalism at Grand Valley State University.
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says that President John Dramani Mahama is very much interested in enhancing the SESSA (Security Services Sports Association Athletics) Games.
The historic competition brings together top athletes from Ghana’s security services to compete across multiple sports disciplines and has served as a major hub for national athletes.
The Sports Minister said this in his speech delivered when the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Female Hockey Team paid him a visit after winning the 2025 Africa for Club Championship for the second year in a row.
Earlier in his speech, Kofi Adams, praised President Mahama for restructuring the Sports Ministry before adding that,
“The President is very much interested in us bringing back grass root sports and by so doing enhancing our SESSA Games and to encourage as many of the organizations to take cue and copy from what GRA has done so we will give much more opportunities to the younger ones.”
Sports and Recreation Minister-Designate Kofi Adams
Kofi Adams has stated on previous occasions that he will serve as a Minister for Sports and not just football.
GRA Female Hockey Team and Executives meet Sports Minister Kofi Adams after winning 2025 Africa for Club Championship#CitiSportspic.twitter.com/t8CVdXhru6
A Bronx-based former immigration attorney, Kofi Amankwaa, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in a multi-year immigration fraud scheme involving fraudulent filings under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced the sentencing on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, following Amankwaa’s guilty plea in September 2024. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla.
According to court documents, Amankwaa and his associates filed thousands of fraudulent immigration applications falsely alleging that his clients were victims of abuse by their U.S. citizen children or family members. He did this without informing his clients, charging them between $3,000 and $6,000, plus administrative fees.
Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky described Amankwaa’s actions as an abuse of the immigration system.
“Kofi Amankwaa, a former immigration attorney, made a mockery of the U.S. immigration system and VAWA — a law that provides noncitizen victims of domestic abuse a path to lawful permanent residence status — by filing thousands of immigration documents falsely alleging that his clients were victims of abuse by their children or other family members.”
Amankwaa used these fraudulent VAWA applications to obtain advance parole travel documents for his clients, allowing them to travel abroad and re-enter the United States. He then used these documents to apply for permanent residency, despite knowing that his clients had not actually been victims of abuse.
Disbarment and Financial Penalties
Due to numerous complaints from victims, Amankwaa’s law license was suspended in November 2023, and he was disbarred in August 2024.
In addition to his prison sentence, Amankwaa has been ordered to:
– Serve three years of supervised release – Forfeit $13,389,000
– Pay $16,503,425 in restitution to his victims
Authorities have urged victims of Amankwaa’s fraud to contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office at [email protected] for potential restitution.
Ongoing investigation
The Newark Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations led the investigation, with support from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Office of Fraud Detection and National Security.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam Z. Margulies, with the General Crimes Unit, prosecuted the case, assisted by Paralegal Specialist Samantha Roberts.
Amankwaa’s conviction highlights ongoing efforts by U.S. authorities to crack down on immigration fraud and protect the integrity of the legal system.
The Attorney General has directed security agencies to begin questioning individuals implicated in corruption investigations, paving the way for possible prosecutions.
The move follows a review of findings from government-led inquiries into financial irregularities, Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu has said.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, March 1 2025, Mr Kwakye Ofosu stated that the Attorney General has assessed the evidence and identified cases that warrant legal action. As a result, security agencies have begun questioning suspects while legal processes continue.
“At least three cases have attracted public attention,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu said.
“The first is the National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal, where two individuals, including an accountant and a former deputy executive director, have been taken in for questioning. This has been done lawfully, and so far, I have not heard any complaints from their lawyers about rights violations.”
Another case under investigation is the SkyTrain project, in which $2 million was allegedly paid to a company without any clear evidence of work done.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu confirmed that Professor Ameyaw Ekumfi, board chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), former Minister Joe Ghartey, and other officials have been questioned regarding their involvement.
“The Attorney General will not take a case to court unless there is strong evidence of wrongdoing,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu stated.
“But when there are clear signs of financial loss to the state, investigations must be carried out, and those responsible must answer for their actions.”
He also revealed that some suspects have left the country, taking refuge in nations that do not have extradition agreements with Ghana. Efforts are underway to bring them back to face legal proceedings.
The Attorney General’s directive marks the latest step in the government’s anti-corruption efforts, with several high-profile prosecutions expected in the coming months.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu stressed that the Mahama administration remains committed to holding public officials accountable.
“The wheels of justice grind slowly, but they grind efficiently,” he said.
Madam Cecilia Atootaga, the mother of the embattled Ghanaian musician Okomfo Kwadee, has opened up about why the healing process of her son has stalled
In an exclusive interview with UTV’s United Showbiz, Madam Atootaga blamed music producer Hammer of the Last Two
Many Ghanaians were overjoyed that Madam Atootaga had opened up about her son’s condition
Madam Cecilia Atootaga, the mother of the embattled Ghanaian musician Okomfo Kwadee, has trashed rumours about her being the reason for her son’s mishap.
Okomfo Kwadee’s mother, Madam Cecilia Atootaga, speaks about his condition. Image Credit: @hitz1039fm and @utvghana Source: Instagram
Okomfo Kwadee’s mother blames Hammer Nti
In an interview on UTV’s United Showbiz aired on Saturday, March 1, 2025, Madam Atootaga said she was not to be blamed for her son’s mishap as she called out industry players who were involved.
She noted that in a way to seek help for her embattled son, she paid a clarion call on rapper Lord Kenya who is a close friend to her son and had been through a similar experience with substance use.
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Recounting her conversation with Lord Kenya, she said that when Lord Kenya and Kwadee returned from their show overseas, he raised concerns about her son.
“Lord Kenya asked me whether Kwedee was fond of removing his clothes, and I said no, I have not seen anything like it.” she said.
Okomfo Kwadee’s current state
Okomfo Kwadee’s mother said Lord Kenya assured her that once he had stopped using recreational substances, he believed her son would also stop. Before leaving Lord Kenya’s residence, she said the rapper prayed for her son.
Madam Atootaga blamed music producer Hammer of the Last Two for not listening to her advice about involving Lord Kenya in helping her son. She said the music producer threatened to wash his hands off her son if she were to involve Lord Kenya.
She blamed the founder and CEO of The Last Two Music Group further, saying that he could have used his wealth, which he claimed to have, to help heal her son and be like Lord Kenya, which would be a blessing unto him.
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“Hammer has spewed lies on me. People have been saying that Okomfo Kwadee’s mother is the cause of his mishap and does not want his healing. It is never true. I would never do that to my son.”
Okomfo Kwadee’s mother speaks
Reactions to Okomfo Kwadee’s mother’s interview
Many Ghanaians took to the comment section to apologise to Madam Atootaga for believing the lies spewed against her by Hammer Nti concerning Okomfo Kwadee’s predicament.
Below are the opinions of social media users:
klassicacidic said:
“Why do ppl think mothers will keep for 9 months raise you n then want your down fall ?? Why God bless or mothers.”
boijamin9 said:
“They need to get her in the studio with Hammer, Lord Kenya and Ogunskele and the real truth will come out.”
ladytalaata said:
“Hheerrrr this world eeerrrr, God forgive me if I ever for once believed the story about his mom against his helpers❤️I appreciate the fact that this woman has finally gotten the platform to vindicate herself.”
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myssherry said:
“Eeii this world God please forgive me if ever believe the story about Kwadee’s mum finally she has gotten the chance to defend herself aww.”
Video of 35-yr-old Kwadee blasting his mum emerges
YEN.com.gh reported that legendary Ghanaian rapper Okomfour Kwadee’s once-promising music career appears to have declined significantly, possibly due to his mother’s influence.
A resurfaced video showed the former vibrant hiplife star, at 35, calling out his mother for interfering in his life and career.
This video reemerged amid growing calls for music industry stakeholders to support the embattled Ghanaian rapper.
Juliet Asante, the former Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority
Juliet Asante, the former Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority, has shared what can best be described as a harrowing account of her tenure at the National Film Authority.
In a social media post, Juliet Asante shared her disturbing experiences, which range from lack of support to sexual harassment.
The legendary actress noted that she was handed the role without an office, staff, or vehicle for her movements.
“In November 2020, when I was asked by the minister to take the job of the Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority, I accepted. Little did I envisage what was to follow.
“With a paper in hand, but no office or money, I set out to recruit staff. With two staff members, we started the work. I took time to draft a strategy paper. But it became very clear, very quickly, that no one was interested and that this was going to be a very, very long road.
“In the first year, we were given GH¢1000($100) for the entire year. Second year, GH¢10,000 (about $1000 at the time). Neither my staff nor I received pay for 2 years.
“We had to shoulder the cost of running a government office from our pockets. We worked from my home or the homes of other staff members. There was absolutely no one to show us the ropes of how to set up a new government agency, and while we were struggling to understand what to do and not to do… I was dealing with a very antagonistic board that told me upfront that I wasn’t who they wanted,” she stated in her post.
Despite these challenges, Juliet Asante was determined to make a mark at the National Film Authority. However, her quest to succeed was met with further blocks, including sexual harassment.
“I remember vividly a day when I was caught between two male bosses. One lifted me up bodily and shoved me into the arms of another, insisting that I give him a hug! The latter hugged me and commented, ‘Maybe I am the one who will marry you one day.’ That night, I scrubbed myself until my skin was tender. I felt dirty.
“I am 50 years old, and I have just lost my job. So I can afford to say this… May another woman never suffer this,” parts of her post read.
Juliet Asante also used the platform to welcome Kafui Danku as the new Executive Secretary and appealed to the government to provide her with the personnel and logistical support she would need to succeed in her new role.
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Ghanaian businessman Nhyiraba Kojo has allegedly been arrested in the United States of America in relation to the romance fraud that led to the jailing of socialite, Hajia 4 Real.
Kojo, who doubles as a musician, reportedly flew to the States for some down time and got picked up by law enforcement.
It’s unclear what charges he faces, but multiple reports on social media, including on X by Bongo Ideas, allege he has been detained in relation to fraud.
GhanaCelebrities.Com vlogger, Gravity also reports Kojo’s detainment is in relation to dubious online activities.
Recall previously that it had been reported that Hajia 4 Real had ‘snitched’ on some associates involved in her romance scams leading to her having only a one year jail sentence. Kojo, who flaunts massive wealth despite a stalled music career, was flagged as one of those she allegedly snitched on, but denied any such connections to Hajia. Gravity reports Kojo was aware of U.S. authorities seeking him out but travelled there anyway.
African fashion styles for women are known for their elegance, creativity, and vibrant appeal. Many women embrace these styles to express their cultural identity while maintaining a fashionable and sophisticated look. The use of colorful fabrics, intricate patterns, and well-structured designs makes African fashion stand out in any setting.
Lace fabrics also play a significant role in African fashion, adding a touch of refinement to various outfits. Many women choose lace dresses for special occasions, as the delicate texture enhances their overall appearance. Some designs incorporate intricate embroidery, making them even more appealing. Peplum tops paired with skirts create a flattering silhouette, allowing women to showcase their style while maintaining a sophisticated look.
The ambition of the family of a 15-year-old girl to marry her off, has been foiled through a coordinated effort by the Human Rights Development Services, (HURDS), an NGO and some key government agencies.
