Tonight on JoyNews’ The Probe dived into the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) devastating loss in the 2024 elections.
With the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, citing factors like the rising cost of living, arrogance of power, and the controversial Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, it leads JoyNews The Probe to ask: can an apology, amnesty, or an olive branch help the NPP rebuild trust and regain political ground?
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A textile shop at the Lapaz Market in Accra was ravaged by fire on Sunday, April 27, leaving one person hospitalised.
The fire, which started on the top floor of a building, consumed bedding materials and goods worth millions of cedis. The victim, a young woman, reportedly collapsed upon seeing her shop in flames and was rushed to the Lapaz Community Hospital.
Firefighters from the Abelenkpe branch of the Ghana National Fire Service responded promptly and managed to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby shops.
The victim’s mother, who co-owns the shop, said she was on the ground floor when her grandchild raised the alarm about the fire.
Speaking to Channel One News, ADO I Emmanuel Akwetey, Operations Officer at the Abelenkpe GNFS, said the cause of the fire remains unknown. He added that investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause.
“We tried our best to ensure the fire doesn’t extend to adjoining shops. Our men are still in there conducting investigations, so at the appropriate time, the owner will be invited to our station for the report,” he said.
Bawumia blaming everyone but himself for NPP’s defeat – Omane Boamah
Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science and Research Fellow at the Centre for Asian Studies at the University of Ghana has criticised the timing and messaging of the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s ongoing ‘Thank You Tour’ following their defeat in the 2024 general elections.
According to Professor Alidu Seidu, the focus of the tour should have been less on recounting the reasons for the party’s loss and more on presenting solutions and a clear path forward.
“The ‘Thank You Tour’ at this time is not the most appropriate. I was expecting an internal consensus on the right strategy. When you go to the people, you shouldn’t just tell them why you lost — you should tell them what you are going to do to fix it,” he said in an interview on JoyNews‘ The Probe on Sunday, April 27.
His comments follow Dr. Bawumia’s recent remarks during the tour, where the NPP flagbearer attributed the party’s electoral loss to a combination of factors, including the arrogance of power, the high cost of living, the failure to reshuffle government officials, the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), and the unpopular “haircut” policy implemented during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) debt restructuring programme.
Dr. Bawumia acknowledged that these issues had plunged many Ghanaians into severe economic hardship, which contributed to the NPP’s defeat.
However, Prof Seidu stressed that the message needed to be ‘solution-driven’, aimed at inviting grassroots stakeholders to participate in the reconciliation and rebuilding process.
“This would create buy-in from the grassroots and help them feel a sense of ownership over the party’s recovery efforts,” Prof. Seidu added.
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Liverpool sealed the Premier League title in emphatic fashion on Sunday, April 27, 2025, thrashing Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield to cap a historic season under new coach Arne Slot.
The triumph marks Liverpool’s record-equaling 20th English league title, matching the achievement of their great rivals Manchester United.
It also crowns a remarkable first year in charge for Slot, who has quickly endeared himself to the club’s passionate fanbase.
Despite falling behind to an early strike from Dominic Solanke, Liverpool responded with trademark intensity.
Goals from Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister, and Cody Gakpo before halftime ensured there would be no delay to the celebrations.
Mohamed Salah added a fourth after the break with his 33rd goal across all competitions this season before a Destiny Udogie own-goal completed the rout.
Needing only a point to clinch the title, Liverpool were determined to deliver a performance worthy of the occasion in front of a packed Anfield. Fans had flooded the streets surrounding the stadium hours before kickoff, creating a carnival atmosphere that carried into the stands.
The victory was so comfortable that Salah even took a moment to pose for a selfie in front of the iconic Kop stand after his goal, a fitting symbol of Liverpool’s dominance this season.
The celebrations inside and outside Anfield were raucous, as supporters savored a long-awaited league title and hailed what many are already calling one of the finest campaigns in the club’s illustrious history.
The aims and objectives listed below as enshrined in the Constitution of NPP clearly put the New Patriotic Party(NPP) ahead of any political party operating in Ghana including the NDC:
1. To manage the economy of the country with efficiency and prudence, guided by the consideration of national interest.
2. To promote a vibrant, free-market economy and encourage vigorous participation by citizens in economic activities.
3. To create a climate in which private enterprise will thrive and citizens and foreigners alike may invest without fear and without unnecessary bureaucratic restrictions and impediments, in order to create wealth and prosperity for the citizens and people of the country. This objective has been amended as, “to recognize and guarantee the ownership of property by individuals, either alone or in association with others.
4. To solve the grave problem of massive unemployment and to provide for all who are capable, the opportunity and means of earning a living, either by way of self-employment or as employees in various undertakings.
5. To ensure that the wealth of the country is not monopolized by a section or particular area of the country but is fairly shared and enjoyed by all, in particular, to bridge the present wide gap between the urban and rural communities and also improve conditions in depressed urban areas of the country.
6. To protect the environment from degradation and repair the damage done to the environment by wasteful and improper exploitation of our land, forest, marine, and fresh water resources.
7. To ensure that there are equal opportunities for all citizens without discrimination on any grounds whether of gender, age, position, politics, religion or status so that they can contribute more effectively to the development of the nation.
These aforementioned objectives of our Party seriously positioned NPP as the “Better Managers of the Economy”, and equally influenced majority of the Upper Class, Middle Class, the Business Community, Academia, the Elite Community etc. to become our backbone.
However, it hasn’t been easy fully achieving the above aims and objectives of NPP under Kufuor and Akufo-Addo’s governments due to several human errors in judgement and unforseen factors.
Nevertheless, the governments of Kufuor and Akufo-Addo have tremendously done well to contribute to national development and nation-building of Ghana.
The continuation of NPP’s Policy Interventions under Mahama’s government(as captured in Sections 202, 205, 206, 207 of 2025 Budget Speech) such as Free SHS Policy, School Feeding Programme, Capitation Grant, payments of Teacher Trainee and Nursing Trainee Allowances, clearly show that NPP is a strategic asset for the development of Ghana.
In fact, the 120 days of Mahama’s government has proven that, NPP government is still better managers of the Ghanaian economy especially in the midst of adversities.
According to the 2025 Budget Speech presented by Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson(Minister of Finance) to the Parliament of Ghana, it clearly shows that the sustainability and functionality of the 2025 Budget of Mahama’s government is anchored on some key policies of previous governments of NPP such as:
1. Earmarked Funds Capping and Realignment Act, 2017(Act 947).
The National Health Insurance Levy(NHIL), Road Fund, and GNPC, under Mahama’s government will fully receive allocation under the Act 947 passed by Akufo-Addo’s government(Section 135, Page 37 of 2025 Budget Speech).
2. The Mineral Income Investment Fund(MIIF) Act, 2018(Act 978) passed by Akufo-Addo’s government will be amended by Mahama’s government to ensure that 80% Mineral Royalties originally maintained by MIIF is transferred to the Consolidated Fund for Infrastructure development(Section 135, Page 37 of 2025 Budget Speech).
3. Mahama’s government will increase the Growth & Sustainability Levy from 1% on the gross production of mining companies to 3% to enable the nation to have its fair share of the windfall from increase in gold prices, and have also proposed to extend the sunset clause to 2028(Section 157, Pages 44-45 of 2025 Budget Speech).
It is very essential to state that, the Growth & Sustainability Levy Act, 2023(Act 1095) was passed by Akufo-Addo’s government.
4. Mahama’s government has proposed the extension of the sunset clause for the Special Import Levy to 2028 as part of the revenue measures of Mahama’s government(Section 158, Page 45 of 2025 Budget Speech).
The Special Import Levy Act, 2013(Act 861) was first passed in 2013, amended in the same year of 2013(Act 869), and in 2014(Act 884).
In 2017, under Akufo-Addo’s government, the Special Import Levy was further amended to Act 2017(Act 944) aimed at extending the period of application while making specific exemptions.
5. Mahama’s government in 2025 will continue to implement reforms and increase budgetary allocations to enhance the implementation of the FOUR TARGETED SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMMES (Section 209,Page 61 of 2025 Budget Speech) namely: (a). NHIS (b). LEAP(Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty) Programme (c). School Feeding Programme (d). Capitation Grant
It is worth stating that, NPP under Kufuor introduced and implemented the FOUR TARGETED SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMMES mentioned in Section 209, Page 61 of the 2025 Budget Speech.
NPP is a government for the vulnerable and we strongly believe in Social Protection Programmes for the poor and destitute.
However, let me also commend President John Mahama for ensuring the continuation and sustainability of the aforementioned NPP Policies and Programmes including the Agenda 111 Hospitals. Continuity of national projects by successive governments is one of the best approaches of accelerating national development in Ghana.
In 2028, the New Patriotic Party(NPP) with the appropriate Presidential Candidate and Parliamentary Candidates coupled with Unity of Purpose would stand the greater chance of winning power from the NDC.
The legacies of Kufuor and Akufo-Addo are our surest trump cards and unique selling proposition(USP) for 2028 general election.
Issued by: Razak Kojo Opoku(PhD) Lecturer/Founding President of UP Tradition Institute
Former Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu has opened up about the real reason behind his departure from the club, insisting it was more about ensuring peace for Board Chairman Togbe Afede XIV than a matter of poor performance.
Boadu, who ended an 11-year trophy drought by leading Hearts to five titles in just 18 months, left the club with a proud record. However, a disappointing run just one win in nine league matches, including late collapses against rivals Great Olympics and Asante Kotoko fueled talks of his exit.
Speaking on The BKB Show with Kankam Boadu, the coach detailed the deep bond he shared with Togbe Afede XIV.
“I often mentioned Togbe’s name after matches, and many didn’t understand why. He’s more like a father and brother to me. His guidance went beyond football , he advised me on personal matters too. Togbe is a good man. If it were just him at Hearts, I would have stayed for 50 years,” Boadu said.
Explaining his departure, Boadu firmly dismissed the idea that it was solely due to poor results.
“Some say I left because of performance, but I disagree. A coach who doesn’t win trophies can be labeled underperforming. I won the league, the FA Cup, and qualified the team for Africa during my time despite all the challenges and sleepless nights.”
He admitted, however, that internal issues made his position untenable.
“Honestly, I can’t fully explain why I left. Maybe the bad run influenced some opinions, but even then, I had just won the FA Cup. Some members of management didn’t appreciate what I achieved. It became a heavy burden. So, to allow peace for Togbe and the club, I decided to step aside.”
Boadu added that despite his exit, his achievements at Hearts of Oak would stand the test of time.
“No one can erase what I did for Hearts. I left with a smile because the weight was too heavy to carry. I made my peace with it.”
Samuel Boadu is now at the helm of Berekum Chelsea and has guided them to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
The President of the Ghana Karate Federation (GKF), Mr. Nathaniel Johnson, has been elected to the Executive Board of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), a move hailed by the federation as a major boost for martial arts and sports development in Ghana.
Mr. Johnson’s election was confirmed at the GOC’s elective congress held at the Accra International Conference Centre, where he secured a seat as one of three additional executive members. His victory comes just two years into his tenure as GKF President and has been described as a testament to his dedication and leadership within Ghana’s sporting fraternity.
In a statement issued by the Ghana Karate Federation, the management extended warm congratulations to Mr. Johnson, noting that his innovative approach — particularly in the digitalization of karate administration and training — has already begun transforming the sport’s landscape in the country.
“Under President Nathaniel’s leadership, the GKF has made significant strides in promoting karate and enhancing the profile of martial arts in Ghana. His visionary approach to digitalization in sports has opened new avenues for engagement, training, and athlete development,” the statement said.
The GKF expressed optimism that Mr. Johnson’s position on the GOC Board will catalyze greater attention to karate and other martial arts disciplines in national sports policy and investment.
“We firmly believe that his involvement on the GOC Board will greatly influence the growth of sports not only within karate but across all athletic disciplines in Ghana,” the statement added.
Mr. Johnson joins a new leadership team at the GOC headed by veteran sports administrator Richard Kofi Akpokavie, who was elected President after securing 44 votes against Michael Odum Aggrey’s 19 votes.
The new Executive Board is expected to lead Ghana’s Olympic movement into the next phase of international competition, including preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and future Olympic campaigns.
The Ghana Karate Federation has pledged its full support for Mr. Johnson as he steps into his expanded leadership role, expressing confidence that his tenure will yield significant benefits for Ghanaian sports development.
“We are excited about the potential collaborations and initiatives that will arise from his position. The Ghana Karate Federation remains committed to supporting his efforts and working in tandem with the GOC to enhance sports development in our nation,” the GKF statement concluded.
Kumasi, April 27, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to launch the Government’s flagship programme, ‘Adwumawura’, in Kumasi on Monday, April 28, at the Prempeh Assembly Hall.
The flagship programme is a special business start-up initiative aimed at facilitating the creation, tracking, and mentoring of a minimum of 10,000 businesses annually with a special focus on young people.
The Programme will be implemented by the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP).
It will empower young Ghanaians between 18 and 35 years to start and grow their businesses.
It is a central component of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s 2024 manifesto, aimed at addressing youth unemployment and fostering entrepreneurship in Ghana.
The Adwumawura Programme is part of the NDC’s broader commitment to create 250,000 jobs annually through various initiatives, including the “Edwuma Pa” programme.
By focusing on entrepreneurship, skills development, and digital innovation, the Government aims to empower Ghana’s youth and stimulate economic growth.
The 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, to Parliament, in March, allocated GH₵100 million to kick off the Adwumawura programme.
The programme is designed to facilitate the provision of young entrepreneurs with the necessary support to establish and sustain their enterprises.
Beneficiaries will receive comprehensive assistance, including skills training, mentorship, and access to start-up capital and equipment.
This holistic approach aims to ensure the viability and sustainability of new businesses, according to the NDC’s Manifesto 2024.
The National Apprenticeship Programme of the Government will also complement the Adwumawura initiative.
This will offer free technical and vocational training, certification, and start-up support to young people, enabling them to establish their own businesses upon completion.
The Government also seeks to implement tax incentives for start-ups, with new and small businesses being exempted from corporate and personal income taxes for the first two years after their incorporation.
This will reduce the financial burden on emerging entrepreneurs.
Mr George Opare Addo, the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, in a video message, which was made available to the Ghana News Agency, Sunday, said in the run-up to the 2024 election, they made promises of creating decent and sustainable jobs for young people and the Government was committed to honouring its promises.
The Chinese coastguard has seized a tiny sandbank in the South China Sea, state media has reported, in an escalation of a regional dispute with the Philippines.
State broadcaster CCTV released images of four officers, wearing all black and holding the Chinese flag, stood on the disputed reef of Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands.
The channel said China had “implemented maritime control and exercised sovereign jurisdiction” on the reef earlier in April.
The Philippine government has yet to formally respond. Both China and the Philippines have staked their claims on various islands and zones. Their dispute has been escalating, with frequent confrontations including vessels colliding and scuffles.
Sandy Cay is near a Philippine military outpost on Thitu Island, which Manila reportedly uses to track Chinese movements in the area.
There is no sign that China is permanently occupying the 200 sq metre island and the coastguard is reported to have left.
The White House said reports of China seizing the reef were “deeply concerning if true”.
In comments reported by the Financial Times, James Hewitt, US National Security Council spokesperson, warned that “actions like these threaten regional stability and violate international law”, adding that the White House was “consulting closely with our own partners”.
The Chinese move comes as US and Philippine forces are carrying out their annual war scenario drills – called the Balikatan exercises. China has criticised the drills as provocative.
As many as 17,000 personnel are taking part in the coming days. Missiles from the US Marine Air Defense Integrated System were fired off the coast of the northern Philippines on Sunday, the system’s second live fire test and its first deployment to the Philippines. The drills are also set to feature the US anti-ship missile system NMESIS.
The Philippines military says the drills are a rehearsal for national defence but insists they are not directed at any particular country.
“This type of training is absolutely invaluable to us,” said Third Marine Littoral Regiment Officer John Lehane.
The exercise has helped allay fears among some US allies that Donald Trump may upend the years-long military support it has provided in the region.
On a visit to Manila last month, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington was “doubling down” on its alliance with the country and was determined to “re-establish deterrence” against China.
There have been wrangles over territory in the South China Sea for centuries, but tension has grown in recent years.
China claims by far the largest portion of territory in an area demarcated by its so-called “nine-dash line”. The line comprises nine dashes which extends hundreds of miles south and east from its most southerly province of Hainan. Beijing has backed its expansive claims with island-building and naval patrols.
Competing claimants such as Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia and Brunei have staked claims on islands and various zones in the sea.
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Outings are the perfect opportunity to showcase your style effortlessly. Whether you’re heading out for brunch with friends, a casual dinner date, shopping, or a weekend getaway, choosing simple yet elegant outfits ensures you always look put-together without overdoing it. Elegance doesn’t always have to be flashy — sometimes, less is truly more.
1. Flowy Midi Dresses
A flowy midi dress is the epitome of effortless elegance. Choose soft fabrics like chiffon or cotton and opt for solid colors or subtle prints. Pair with minimalist sandals, a crossbody bag, and dainty jewelry for a polished look.
2. Stylish Jumpsuits
A well-tailored jumpsuit is both comfortable and sophisticated. Pick a neutral or jewel-toned jumpsuit and style it with statement earrings and sleek flats or block heels. This one-piece wonder makes dressing up super easy
3. Blouse and Tailored Pants
You can never go wrong with a crisp blouse tucked into high-waisted tailored pants. Choose classic colors like white, black, or pastel shades for the blouse and neutral or matching tones for the pants. Finish the look with a chic handbag and subtle makeup.
4. Simple Maxi Skirts and Fitted Tops
A maxi skirt paired with a simple fitted top creates a graceful silhouette. Go for flowing skirts with light patterns or plain designs. Add a belt to cinch the waist and some comfortable wedge heels for extra flair.
5. Two-Piece Sets
Two-piece sets, especially in linen or Ankara fabrics, are trendy and easy to style. Whether it’s a skirt set or pants set, they look harmonized and give you an instant polished vibe without much effort.
Simple but elegant outfits are all about clean lines, flattering fits, and minimal yet stylish accessories. With the right combination, you can achieve a timeless and chic look for any outing. Keep it simple, stay confident, and your elegance will naturally shine through.
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo found the back of the net as Bournemouth drew 1-1 with Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
The Reds were trying to play the ball from behind to build up play when goalkeeper Andre Onana passed to a defender who could not control it properly.
One of the Bournemouth players successfully intercepted the ball on the left flank and crossed into the box; Evanilson laid a pass to Semenyo, who struck the ball with power to find the back of the net.
Semenyo’s side created chances later in the game but were unable to convert them and were dealt a heavy blow when Evanilson was sent off in the 70th minute.
This gave Manchester United a numerical advantage as they pushed forward and pressed their opponents relentlessly before getting the equaliser in additional time, scored by Danish striker Rasmus Højlund.
After 34 games, Bournemouth occupy the 10th position in the league table with 50 points, while Manchester United lie 14th with 39 points.
The Ghanaian striker has scored nine goals and made four assists in 33 appearances in the Premier League.
Reports indicate that Semenyo is being monitored by Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, and other clubs for a possible transfer in the 2024/2025 summer transfer window.
Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions in style – and drew level with Manchester United on 20 titles – as Tottenham Hotspur were demolished on a day of wild celebrations and emotion at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s side needed only a point to complete the formalities of their coronation, although Spurs briefly threatened a plot twist when former Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke headed them into an early lead
The shock jolted Liverpool into action, the title was signed and sealed with three goals before the break that sent their expectant fans into ecstasy at the high point of Slot’s spectacular first season in succession to Jurgen Klopp.
Luis Diaz turned in Dominic Szoboszlai’s pass from close range to put Liverpool level after 16 minutes, the goal given after the Hungarian was initially adjudge to be offside.
Any lingering doubts and anxiety were banished eight minutes later when Alexis Mac Allister fired spectacularly past Spurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario from the edge of the area.
And Anfield’s title party really started when Cody Gakpo was allowed time and space inside the area to turn and score Liverpool’s third after 34 minutes.
Liverpool laid siege to the Spurs goal in front of the Kop in the second half, Mohamed Salah cutting inside to get on the scoresheet, before accepting a phone to take a memorable selfie after 63 minutes.
As Spurs, collapsed, Destiny Udogie turned into his own net under pressure from Salah six minutes later.
The win allowed triumphant Liverpool to celebrate a title win in front of their own fans for the first time since 1990, as they last lifted the trophy behind closed doors at Anfield in 2020 during the Covid pandemic.
It was almost 35 years to the day since Liverpool and their fans sampled the sense of triumph that comes with clinching a title in front of their own supporters, when Queen’s Park Rangers were beaten 2-1 on 28 April 1990.
Liverpool’s triumph came during the pandemic, so this was a celebration three decades in the making for many fans – and they celebrated in a style befitting the long wait.
Anfield was surrounded by fans hours before kick-off, the team coach emerging from plumes of red smoke on this landmark day,
And Liverpool delivered brilliantly, never settling for the one point they required, sweeping Spurs away in a manner that illustrated the remarkable work done by head coach Arne Slot in his first season.
In what many regarded as the impossible job, the calm and measured Slot has overseen the smoothest of transitions as Liverpool have claimed the title at a canter.
And the joy of the day was encapsulated by Salah’s response to scoring Liverpool’s fourth goal, dropping to his knees in front of the Kop before taking a selfie that will become a prized possession.
The second half was simply the build-up to the release of emotion and celebration at the final whistle following a victory that was every bit as convincing as the campaign that has led Liverpool to the Premier League title.
At the final whistle, red smoke came from all sides of Anfield as Liverpool as Slot and his staff congregated in the centre circle and the entire squad raced to the Kop.
Spurs, like Liverpool’s rivals this season, could not get near them.
Tottenham threatened to disrupt Liverpool’s planned title celebrations for a grand total of four minutes before reverting to this season’s type to play the role of invited party guests to perfection.
Once Diaz had restored parity after Solanke opened the scoring, Spurs gave Liverpool the run of Anfield in the manner they have during so many of their 19 Premier League defeats in this dismal season.
Manager Ange Postecoglou was without injured captain Son Heung-min, while he kept defensive pair Cristian Romero and Micky van der Ven on the bench, along with Dejan Kulusevski, before Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg at home to Bodo/Glimpt.
Liverpool simply carried too much power, intensity and desire for Spurs, perhaps understandable given the prize within their opponents grasp.
The visitors simply subsided in the face of Liverpool’s assault – even their attempts at any sort of damage limitation falling woefully short.
Postecoglou, whose future is in serious doubt, must now try to lift his players as they try to salvage this desperate season with a European trophy.
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Justin Frimpong Kodua, has slightly opened the lid on the Mike Oquaye committee report which investigated reasons for the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections.
Addressing NPP stakeholders at various meetings in Western Region on the opening day of the party’s “Thank You Tour” led by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Justin Frimpong Kodua told the party stakeholders that details of the report will not be made public for “strategic reasons” but in order to successfully implement recommendations of the committee, it’s important for party stakeholders, to know certain aspects, especially some reasons why they lost the 2024 elections.
Key among the reasons, the General Secretary noted, were the actions and inactions of the government with regard to certain key issues.
Among the issues that he pointed out were the government’s failure to prioritise key projects in the party’s strongholds, poor relationship between the government and party, arrogance of power, internal bickering among others.
The audience, who had shared these views with the Prof. Oquaye committee, were in complete agreement as the NPP General Secretary listed these factors resulting in their defeat which the committee highlighted.
Justin Frimpong Kodua stressed the need for the party to implement the committee recommendations, adding that a constitutional review committee has been set up.
He urged members of the party to submit their proposals to the committee.
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Justin Frimpong Kodua, has slightly opened the lid on the Mike Oquaye committee report which investigated reasons for the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections.
Addressing NPP stakeholders at various meetings in Western Region on the opening day of the party’s “Thank You Tour” led by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Justin Frimpong Kodua told the party stakeholders that details of the report will not be made public for “strategic reasons” but in order to successfully implement recommendations of the committee, it’s important for party stakeholders, to know certain aspects, especially some reasons why they lost the 2024 elections.
Key among the reasons, the General Secretary noted, were the actions and inactions of the government with regard to certain key issues.
Among the issues that he pointed out were the government’s failure to prioritise key projects in the party’s strongholds, poor relationship between the government and party, arrogance of power, internal bickering among others.
The audience, who had shared these views with the Prof. Oquaye committee, were in complete agreement as the NPP General Secretary listed these factors resulting in their defeat which the committee highlighted.
Justin Frimpong Kodua stressed the need for the party to implement the committee recommendations, adding that a constitutional review committee has been set up.
He urged members of the party to submit their proposals to the committee.
A Nigerian lady has shared how her fiancé canceled their wedding just weeks before the big day, despite her doing nothing wrong.
This was revealed in a post she shared on her page via X (formerly Twitter).
In the post, the lady opened up about her past experience with marriage, revealing that her wedding was canceled by her fiancé just weeks before the event.
Meta is facing a second set of lawsuits in Africa over the psychological distress experienced by content moderators employed to take down disturbing social media content including depictions of murders, extreme violence and child sexual abuse.
Lawyers are gearing up for court action against a company contracted by Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, after meeting moderators at a facility in Ghana that is understood to employ about 150 people.
Moderators working for Majorel in Accra claim they have suffered from depression, anxiety, insomnia and substance abuse as a direct consequence of the work they do checking extreme content.
The allegedly gruelling conditions endured by workers in Ghana are revealed in a joint investigation by the Guardian and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.
It comes after more than 140 Facebook content moderators in Kenya were diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress disorder caused by exposure to graphic social media content.
The workers in Kenya were employed by Samasource, an outsourcing company that carries out content moderation for Meta using workers from across Africa. Majorel, the company at the centre of the allegations in Ghana, is owned by the French multinational Teleperformance.
One man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said he attempted suicide owing to the nature of his work. His claims his contract was subsequently terminated and he has returned to his home country.
Facebook and other large social media companies employ armies of content moderators, often based in the poorest parts of the world, to remove posts that breach their community standards and to train AI systems to do the same.
Moderators are required to review distressing and often brutal pictures and videos to establish whether they should be removed from Meta’s platforms. According to workers in Ghana, they have seen videos of a person being skinned alive and a woman being beheaded.
The moderators claim mental health care offered by the firm was unhelpful, was not delivered by medical doctors, and that personal disclosures made by staff about the effects of their work were circulated among managers.
Teleperformance disputed this, saying it employed licensed mental health professionals who are registered with the local regulatory body and hold a master’s degree in psychology, counselling, or another mental health field.
The legal case is being prepared by a UK-based nonprofit, Foxglove. It would be the second case brought by content moderators in Africa, after Samasource workers in Kenya sued in 2023.
Foxglove said it was “urgently investigating these shocking abuses of workers” with a view to using “every tool at our disposal, including potential legal action” to improve working conditions.
It is working with a Ghanaian firm, Agency Seven Seven, on preparing two possible lawsuits. One would allege psychological harms and could involve a group of moderators, and the other unfair dismissal, involving the moderator from east Africa whose contract was terminated after he attempted suicide.
Foxglove’s co-executive director Martha Dark said: “These are the worst conditions I have seen in six years of working with social media content moderators around the world.
“In Ghana, Meta is displaying nothing short of a complete disregard for the humanity of its key safety workers upon whom all its profits rely: content moderators. They are treated as objects who can be used up, burned out and replaced with no care whatsoever for the permanent damage to their mental and physical wellbeing.”
Dark said basic wages for content moderators in Accra were below living costs, incentivising them to work overtime, for which pay is understood to be even lower than normal rates. Moderators faced deductions from their pay for failing to meet performance targets, she added.
Contracts seen by the Guardian show that the base wage starts at about 1,300 Ghanaian cedis a month – just over £64. This is supplemented by a system of performance-related bonuses, the upper range of which amounts to about 4,900 cedis (£243) a month, significantly less than the estimated cost of living in Accra.
A Teleperformance spokesperson said content moderators enjoyed “strong pay and benefits, including monthly pay that is roughly 10 times the country’s minimum wage for domestic moderators, and 16 times the minimum wage for those who have relocated from other countries, when including project allowance, transportation allowance, language premium and more – all of which are automatically paid to the moderator and are not performance-based”.
Foxglove’s researcher Michaela Chen said she had seen photos of moderators’ living quarters, in which they were “crammed five to a flat, two to a room”. She said there appeared to be a culture of secrecy, including surveillance from managers, who follow workers into the toilets during breaks.
This extends to moderators’ work for Meta. She said: “Workers spend all day working on Meta’s platforms, moderating to Meta’s standards and using Meta’s systems, but at the same time, moderators are told constantly: ‘You do not work for Meta,’ and are forbidden from telling anyone they do.”
Teleperformance said moderators were “offered housing in … one of the most upscale and well-known residential and commercial neighbourhoods in Accra”.
The spokesperson described the housing as “safe, with strong security” and having air conditioning, recreation facilities, including gyms and pools.
Carla Olympio, a partner at Agency Seven Seven, said she believed a personal injury case could succeed in Ghana’s courts and would set a precedent establishing that worker protections extend to psychological harms as well as physical injury.
“[There is] currently a gap in our laws because they haven’t necessarily caught up with the new developments that cover technology and virtual work,” she said.
Rosa Curling, a co-executive director at Foxglove, said it was seeking for the court to “order immediate changes to the content moderators’ workplace”, including proper safeguards and psychiatric care.
A spokesperson for Teleperformance said: “At TP in Ghana, we take our content moderation work seriously. From the very beginning during the interview process, within the employee contract and through employee training and resiliency testing, we are fully transparent with our prospective moderators regarding the content they might see during their work to help keep the internet safe for our communities. We have robust people management systems and workplace practices, including a robust wellbeing programme staffed by fully licensed psychologists to support our content moderators throughout their content moderation journey.”
Meta said the companies it worked with were “contractually obliged to pay their employees who review content on Facebook and Instagram above the industry standard in the markets they operate”.
The tech company said it took “the support of content reviewers seriously”, including detailing expectations around counselling, training and other support in contracts with the companies it outsourced.
It said all content moderators signed client confidentiality agreements because they were dealing with user information which needed to be protected and for their own safety, but moderators may discuss their jobs with doctors and counsellors, and some aspects with family members.
Former Chief Executive Officer of InterCity State Transport Corporation, Nana Akomea has clarified recent comments by former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in his ongoing “Thank You Tour”.
The former vice president, who is currently in the Western Region to thank the New Patriotic Party members and supporters as well as the entire nation for their support and votes for him during last year’s elections, has been calling for unity within the party as they march forward into the 2028 elections.
Speaking to the party faithful, Dr Bawumia discounted the argument that his religious affiliation as a Muslim played a role in the New Patriotic Party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections.
Addressing NPP faithful at the party’s headquarters on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Dr Bawumia dispelled the religious claims as baseless, stating “some people said that they didn’t vote for us because our presidential candidate was Muslim. Have you not heard that? When I heard that, I said this doesn’t make sense. This is not the Ghana that I know”.
He continued; “Because if you look at it, we went for primaries; we were 10 contestants. I was 1 Muslim and 9 Christians but the NPP voted for the 1 Muslim for the presidential candidate.”
“So that could not be the case and I decided to do some data analysis to test this hypothesis and when you look at the data, it is very clear. In many constituencies across the country, the NPP presidential candidate performed better than the Christian parliamentary candidate. So, it couldn’t be the case. If they were voting on religion, I shouldn’t be performing better than many of the party’s Christian parliamentary candidates”, he further said but his comments have attracted a caustic response from particularly a government spokesperson under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration, Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah.
To Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, the former vice president and NPP flagbearer is trying to shift blame from himself as, to him, Dr Bawumia contributed to the party’s defeat.
“Dr. Bawumia’s ‘justification tour’ is a calculated attempt to rewrite his legacy by scapegoating President Akufo-Addo and the NPP for failures he actively contributed to.
“His inconsistencies, championing policies in power but disowning them in defeat and his disloyalty to the President and the party that elevated him discredit his credibility as a leader,” he wrote.
Nana Akomea, in response, has clarified that Dr Bawumia’s remarks during his tour have nothing to do with what Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah is insinuating but rather they are borne out of the Mike Oquaye’s committee report which has been presented to the NPP National Executive Council (NEC).
In a statement to the critics of the former vice president, Nana Akomea noted that Dr Bawumia’s speeches are premised on the report, hence, wondered how any person could take a shot at the former NPP presidential candidate when he is not making his comments in a vacuum.
“Dr Bawumia, at his meeting in Takoradi Saturday 26 April, spoke to the Professor Mike Ocquaye’s committee’s report. He mentioned that the report, as presented to the NPP’s National Council, and elaborated on by the Npp’s General Secretary Justin Kodua, did not find the religious factor as a key reason for the Npp’s loss.
“There have been speculations that the loss was attributable to Dr Bawumia’s Moslem religion, not finding favour with Christian voters. The reasons given by party supporters for staying away from the 2024 polls, as reported by the Ocquaye committee, did not include the Moslem factor in any considerable degree,” he wrote.
He added; “Dr Bawumia, after acknowledging these difficulties as reported by the same party people to the Ocquaye committee, proceeds to apologise to party people for these given shortcomings. Indeed, the same theme of acknowledgement of the wrongs as reported to the Ocquaye commitee , and apology, was repeated by the Party’s General secretary Justin Kodua and Kennedy Adjepon in their address to the party supporters.”
Read full statement below:
NANA AKOMEA WRITES:
PALGRAVE BOAKYE DANQUAH, Dr BAWUMIA HAS NOT SHIFTED BLAME
I read with surprise Palgrave Boakye Danquah’s open letter, purporting to admonish Dr. Bawumia not to shift blame for the Npp’s loss in the 2024 elections. My surprise is borne by the fact that Dr. Bawumia did no such thing in his interactions with party folks in the ongoing Thank You tour.
Dr Bawumia, at his meeting in Takoradi Saturday 26 April, spoke to the Professor Mike Ocquaye’s committee’s report. He mentioned that the report, as presented to the NPP’s National Council, and elaborated on by the Npp’s General Secretary Justin Kodua, did not find the religious factor as a key reason for the Npp’s loss.
There have been speculations that the loss was attributable to Dr Bawumia’s Moslem religion, not finding favour with Christian voters. The reasons given by party supporters for staying away from the 2024 polls, as reported by the Ocquaye committee, did not include the Moslem factor in any considerable degree.
Indeed the reasons given by supporters for staying away included governance issues such as the the economic situation, perceived arrogance on the part of government appointees, the Electronic Levy, the high cost of living, the Domestic Devt Exchange Programme, Non reshuffle of appointees, the National cathedral, increment in fuel prices days to the elections, Inadequacies in thd Npp’s electoral processes etc, etc.
Dr Bawumia, after acknowledging these difficulties as reported by the same party people to the Ocquaye committee, proceeds to apologise to party people for these given shortcomings. Indeed, the same theme of acknowledgement of the wrongs as reported to the Ocquaye commitee, and apology, was repeated by the Party’s General secretary Justin Kodua and Kennedy Adjepon in their address to the party supporters.
Dr. Bawumia said these are what you party people have said about us. We acknowledge them and apologise for them. How does that amount to shifting blame? And to whom did he shift the blame?
Indeed, the acknowledgement and apology have been met with loud applause from the party people. Same as when Justin Kodua general secretary and Kennedy Adjepon made the same acknowledgement and apology.
Let’s continue to mend our ties with our party people with truth and sincerity.
Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, has criticized former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate for refusing to take responsibility for the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections.
Dr. Bawumia recently said that issues like the unfinished National Cathedral project and the $58 million spent on it were key reasons why the NPP lost.
Residents of Dzelukope, a suburb of Keta in the Volta Region, are in a state of shock and panic after a man believed to be in his early 60s was found dead in stagnant water in the area.
The tragic incident is suspected to have occurred during the midnight of Monday, April 21, during this year’s Easter picnic.
Mr Gideon Foli Ashiagbor, a unit committee member of the area, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, said the incident happened in the water between Togbi Dzelu’s road and the seashore in the community.
“I received a call on Tuesday, April 22, that a lifeless body of a man who is believed to be around 60 years was floating on water, which sparked fear among the residents,” he said.
He said that the body of the deceased was later retrieved from the water and was identified by family members as Mr Atileto Edo.
Mr Ashiagbor said further information gathered revealed that the deceased was energetic, healthy and of sound mind without complaints of sickness before his death, with the sudden demise raising speculations and suspicions.
“An examination on the body of the deceased showed signs of bruises on the forehead and blood oozing from the nose, raising suspicions of foul play.”
He said the incident has been reported to the Keta Police, who conveyed the body to the Keta Municipal Hospital morgue for further examination and autopsy.
Mr Ashiagbor urged the residents to remain calm and assist the police in their investigations to unravel the perpetrators of the heinous crime and to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic death.
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong has expressed his disdain over what he described as the selling of opportunities meant for the grassroots of the party.
It is unclear whether Ken Agyapong was referring to events under the previous NPP government, but he stated that all individuals who engaged in selling job and scholarship opportunities to party members should be ashamed of themselves.
He emphasised that the grassroots of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) deserve proper appreciation for their dedication to the party.
“Shame on those who sold opportunities, including jobs, scholarships, and more, for personal gain. Our hardworking grassroots deserved better after years of loyal service to the party,” he wrote on X on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Ken Agyapong, the immediate past Member of Parliament (MP) for the Assin Central Constituency in the Central Region, further called for an end to such practices.
“We must do better, and we must do it with a united front,” he added.
Read his post below:
Shame on those who sold opportunities including jobs, scholarships and more for personal gain. Our hardworking grassroots deserved better after years of loyal service to the Party. We must do better and we must do it with a united front.#KenSpeaks#NPPThankYouTour
IMF Chief praises Ghana’s economic reform efforts under Finance Minister’s leadership
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Kester Aburam Korankye
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The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has lauded the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, for his government’s “strong commitment” to economic reforms under the IMF-supported program.
The endorsement came during a high-level meeting last Saturday, where Ms. Georgieva acknowledged Ghana’s “significant progress” in restoring macroeconomic stability despite challenging conditions.
“The IMF remains a strong partner of Ghana,” she stated, reaffirming the Fund’s support for the country’s recovery efforts.
The meeting followed Ghana’s recent achievement of a staff-level agreement on the fourth review of its $3 billion IMF program.
Pending Executive Board approval, the agreement will unlock approximately $370 million in critical financing for Ghana.
This milestone marks a notable turnaround from earlier setbacks under the previous administration, when several program targets were missed.
The current government’s aggressive reform agenda has accelerated structural adjustments, with some benchmarks originally due in late 2024 and early 2025 already completed ahead of schedule.
Key to the administration’s strategy has been addressing the 2024 payables accumulation that contributed to a primary deficit.
The government has implemented stringent spending controls and fiscal measures to restore budget credibility and debt sustainability.
The delegation included Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, Senior Economic Advisor Seth Terkper, and National Development Planning Commission Chairman Dr. Nii Moi Thompson.
Executive Secretary of the NFA, Kafui Danku-Pitcher
The Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), Kafui Danku-Pitcher, has stated that Nigerian actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has yet to provide details regarding her allegations of copyright infringement against some Ghanaian TV stations.
It will be recalled that in a social media post earlier in April 2025, Bimbo Ademoye accused several Ghanaian TV stations of airing her movies without permission.
The controversy prompted swift reactions from the NFA boss and the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, who both promised to address the issue.
Speaking on United Showbiz on April 27, 2025, Danku-Pitcher, herself a filmmaker, expressed empathy, saying, “I know how it feels to have your intellectual property taken. If you invest your money or take a loan to produce a movie, it’s frustrating to see it pirated.”
She added that the NFA had requested Ademoye to submit a list of the implicated TV stations to facilitate investigations, but the filmmaker has yet to do so.
“I contacted her through her comment section and asked her to provide the list of TV stations she identified; she has yet to respond. Maybe she is busy with other things,” she said.
Danku-Pitcher noted that this follows similar complaints by Nigerian actress Omoni Oboli, whose case is already being addressed by the NFA.
“Even before this incident, we had been engaging with Omoni Oboli over her own claims of copyright infringement. She provided us with a list of the TV stations involved, and we have been working on it. It takes time, but we are on it,” she added.
Former Chief Executive Officer of InterCity State Transport Corporation, Nana Akomea has clarified recent comments by former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in his ongoing “Thank You Tour”.
The former vice president, who is currently in the Western Region to thank the New Patriotic Party members and supporters as well as the entire nation for their support and votes for him during last year’s elections, has been calling for unity within the party as they march forward into the 2028 elections.
Speaking to the party faithful, Dr Bawumia discounted the argument that his religious affiliation as a Muslim played a role in the New Patriotic Party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections.
Addressing NPP faithful at the party’s headquarters on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Dr Bawumia dispelled the religious claims as baseless, stating “some people said that they didn’t vote for us because our presidential candidate was Muslim. Have you not heard that? When I heard that, I said this doesn’t make sense. This is not the Ghana that I know”.
He continued; “Because if you look at it, we went for primaries; we were 10 contestants. I was 1 Muslim and 9 Christians but the NPP voted for the 1 Muslim for the presidential candidate.”
“So that could not be the case and I decided to do some data analysis to test this hypothesis and when you look at the data, it is very clear. In many constituencies across the country, the NPP presidential candidate performed better than the Christian parliamentary candidate. So, it couldn’t be the case. If they were voting on religion, I shouldn’t be performing better than many of the party’s Christian parliamentary candidates”, he further said but his comments have attracted a caustic response from particularly a government spokesperson under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration, Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah.
To Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, the former vice president and NPP flagbearer is trying to shift blame from himself as, to him, Dr Bawumia contributed to the party’s defeat.
“Dr. Bawumia’s ‘justification tour’ is a calculated attempt to rewrite his legacy by scapegoating President Akufo-Addo and the NPP for failures he actively contributed to.
“His inconsistencies, championing policies in power but disowning them in defeat and his disloyalty to the President and the party that elevated him discredit his credibility as a leader,” he wrote.
Nana Akomea, in response, has clarified that Dr Bawumia’s remarks during his tour have nothing to do with what Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah is insinuating but rather they are borne out of the Mike Oquaye’s committee report which has been presented to the NPP National Executive Council (NEC).
In a statement to the critics of the former vice president, Nana Akomea noted that Dr Bawumia’s speeches are premised on the report, hence, wondered how any person could take a shot at the former NPP presidential candidate when he is not making his comments in a vacuum.
“Dr Bawumia, at his meeting in Takoradi Saturday 26 April, spoke to the Professor Mike Ocquaye’s committee’s report. He mentioned that the report, as presented to the NPP’s National Council, and elaborated on by the Npp’s General Secretary Justin Kodua, did not find the religious factor as a key reason for the Npp’s loss.
“There have been speculations that the loss was attributable to Dr Bawumia’s Moslem religion, not finding favour with Christian voters. The reasons given by party supporters for staying away from the 2024 polls, as reported by the Ocquaye committee, did not include the Moslem factor in any considerable degree,” he wrote.
He added; “Dr Bawumia, after acknowledging these difficulties as reported by the same party people to the Ocquaye committee, proceeds to apologise to party people for these given shortcomings. Indeed, the same theme of acknowledgement of the wrongs as reported to the Ocquaye commitee , and apology, was repeated by the Party’s General secretary Justin Kodua and Kennedy Adjepon in their address to the party supporters.”
Read full statement below:
NANA AKOMEA WRITES:
PALGRAVE BOAKYE DANQUAH, Dr BAWUMIA HAS NOT SHIFTED BLAME
I read with surprise Palgrave Boakye Danquah’s open letter, purporting to admonish Dr. Bawumia not to shift blame for the Npp’s loss in the 2024 elections. My surprise is borne by the fact that Dr. Bawumia did no such thing in his interactions with party folks in the ongoing Thank You tour.
Dr Bawumia, at his meeting in Takoradi Saturday 26 April, spoke to the Professor Mike Ocquaye’s committee’s report. He mentioned that the report, as presented to the NPP’s National Council, and elaborated on by the Npp’s General Secretary Justin Kodua, did not find the religious factor as a key reason for the Npp’s loss.
There have been speculations that the loss was attributable to Dr Bawumia’s Moslem religion, not finding favour with Christian voters. The reasons given by party supporters for staying away from the 2024 polls, as reported by the Ocquaye committee, did not include the Moslem factor in any considerable degree.
Indeed the reasons given by supporters for staying away included governance issues such as the the economic situation, perceived arrogance on the part of government appointees, the Electronic Levy, the high cost of living, the Domestic Devt Exchange Programme, Non reshuffle of appointees, the National cathedral, increment in fuel prices days to the elections, Inadequacies in thd Npp’s electoral processes etc, etc.
Dr Bawumia, after acknowledging these difficulties as reported by the same party people to the Ocquaye committee, proceeds to apologise to party people for these given shortcomings. Indeed, the same theme of acknowledgement of the wrongs as reported to the Ocquaye commitee, and apology, was repeated by the Party’s General secretary Justin Kodua and Kennedy Adjepon in their address to the party supporters.
Dr. Bawumia said these are what you party people have said about us. We acknowledge them and apologise for them.
How does that amount to shifting blame? And to whom did he shift the blame?
Indeed, the acknowledgement and apology have been met with loud applause from the party people. Same as when Justin Kodua general secretary and Kennedy Adjepon made the same acknowledgement and apology.
Let’s continue to mend our ties with our party people with truth and sincerity.
Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah a former government spokesperson has fired shots at former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia over his recent comments during the NPP’s thank you tour.
According to Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, Dr Bawumia as Vice President had a platform to voice dissent or influence policy but chose not to, only to later claim opposition when it suited his political ambitions.
Ghana seeks stronger ties with IFC to boost key sectors
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Kester Aburam Korankye
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Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has held crucial discussions with the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Mr. Makhtar Diop, to enhance investment cooperation in critical sectors of the economy.
The meeting, held at the IFC headquarters in Washington, D.C., centered on strategic partnerships to drive productivity, economic growth, and private sector development.
Mr. Diop reaffirmed the IFC’s commitment to Ghana but noted the need for more targeted investments to maximize impact.
The IFC Managing Director pointed out that Ghana was underutilizing its diaspora potential, describing it as a “goldmine” for investment and expertise that could accelerate national development.
Dr. Forson welcomed the IFC’s continued support and extended an invitation from President John Dramani Mahama for Mr. Diop to visit Ghana for further engagements.
He emphasized the government’s focus on attracting private capital, particularly in infrastructure and agriculture, to bolster economic transformation.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, who was part of the delegation, highlighted the importance of the IFC’s role in stabilizing Ghana’s financial sector, particularly in supporting specialized deposit-taking institutions undergoing reforms.
Also contributing to the discussions were the Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, and former Finance Minister Mr. Seth Terkper, now a Senior Economic Advisor at the Ministry of Finance.
The Chair of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Council of Elders in South Africa, Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has sharply criticized former President Nana Akufo-Addo in connection with the ongoing controversy surrounding the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.
In an interview on Kessben TV, Mr. Quashie expressed his concerns about what he termed the “recklessness” of Akufo-Addo in appointing judges to the bench.
Liverpool have been crowned champions for the second time in the Premier League – and a record-equalling 20th time in the top flight – with Arne Slot leading the club to glory in his first season in charge.
Sunday’s 5-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur means Liverpool moved out of reach of their nearest rivals in the table Arsenal with four matches still to play, the seventh team to seal the title so early.
Liverpool’s only other Premier League title win came in 2019/20 under Jurgen Klopp during the COVID-19 pandemic, when fans weren’t allowed to attend matches. So not only was confirming the title in front of their fans special but when they lift the Premier League Trophy later this season it will be the first time in front of and with their supporters in attendance.
A second Premier League title means Liverpool go fifth in the rankings for the number of titles outright, moving behind Arsenal’s total of three.
Significantly for Liverpool, because they won 18 top-flight titles before the Premier League started in 1992/93, they have now been crowned champions of England for the 20th time.
That equals the record held by fierce rivals Manchester United, who last won the title in 2012/13.
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Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor
The Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has berated the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) following reports of the association passing a resolution to call on President John Dramani Mahama to revoke the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
In a post shared on social media on Sunday, April 27, 2025, Dafeamekpor, who is a lawyer himself, indicated that the resolution, if indeed true, amounts to contempt of the power of the Supreme Court.
He pointed out that the action of the GBA also amounts to an interference with the functions of the judiciary and a violation of the code of conduct for lawyers in Ghana.
“Our very own Code of Conduct, the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct & Etiquette) Rules, 2020, LI 2423, forbids any lawyer or leaders of any lawyers’ grouping from running any such unguarded commentaries or making such unprofessional public demands on a live case. Indeed, Regulation 89(c) of LI 2423, 2020 states as follows: ‘a lawyer commits professional misconduct where the lawyer engages in a conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice’.
“The above provision forbids any member of the Bar or its leaders from upending the rights of one party in a case against the other part(ies). What the GBA leadership is engaged in is a front to the administration of justice and has the propensity to torpedo the independence of the judiciary they ostensibly seek to protect,” the Majority Chief Whip of Parliament wrote.
He asserted that the resolution was politically motivated, urging President Mahama to ignore it if it is indeed brought before him.
“This reported call by the GBA is very partisan & prejudicial as it affects a matter sub judice.
“The GBA leadership, like Caesar’s wife, must live above reproach. I urge His Excellency, the President, to ignore this illicit public call by the GBA leadership as if same was never made, for it is a wrong call. It is better for a law to be wrong than for a wrong to be law,” his post concluded.
Background:
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has reportedly passed a resolution to call on President John Dramani Mahama to revoke the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
According to a report by thelawplatform.online, the resolution was passed at the GBA’s Mid-Year Conference held at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on April 26, 2025.
The report indicated that members of the Bar were displeased with the suspension of the Chief Justice after getting details of the three petitions for her removal.
They were also not happy with the determination of a prima facie case in the three petitions filed for Justice Torkornoo’s removal by President Mahama and the Council of State.
The members of the GBA also expressed their displeasure with the leadership of the association over a statement issued on the ongoing process for the removal of the Chief Justice.
They indicated that they were not happy with the import and tone of the statement, which was dated April 24, 2025.
The GBA also indicated that it was going to present a petition challenging the removal of the Chief Justice.
Read the MP’s full statement below:
1. If news that the Ghana Bar Association has passed a Resolution to demand that the Prez reverses the Warrant of Suspension of CJ Torkonoo is accurate, then the leadership of the Ghana Bar Association must be ashamed because this case is presently pending before the Supreme… pic.twitter.com/1kGlvNcrCe
— Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Esq. MP. (@etsedafeamekpor) April 27, 2025
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This reported call by the GBA is very partisan & prejudicial as it affects a matter sub judice.
If news that the Ghana Bar Association has passed a Resolution to demand that the Prez reverses the Warrant of Suspension of CJ Torkonoo is accurate, then the leadership of the Ghana Bar Association must be ashamed because this case is presently pending before the Supreme Court.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the former Communications Manager for the Dr Mahamudu Bawumia campaign has claimed that suspended Chief Justice Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is fortunate that a gun was not pointed at her head and she is still alive.
He alleged that the National Democratic Congress forbearers supervised the kidnapping and murder of three High Court judges.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club have bagged their first win under head coach Karim Zito to end a four game winless run via a 1-0 win over Aduana Stars.
Zito was named as Kotoko’s head trainer after Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum was fired after losing back to back games to Accra Lions and Nations FC.
The winning goal came in the 25th minute courtesy a fine strike from striker Kwame Poku who ended a goal drought in the process.
Goalkeeper Mohammed Camara played a huge role in the win by saving a penalty in the 37th minute to maintain the Porcupine Warriors en route to the win.
The game largely didn’t have a ton of exciting moments with Kotoko registering just a shot on target out of four shots in total while Aduana had no shot on target despite attempting seven shots.
Kotoko still stay in fourth place in the league standings but closed the point gap to three points (50) after league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars (53 points) lost 2-0 to Vision FC. Kotoko take on bitter rivals Accra Hearts of Oak next.
Former Deputy Chairman of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, Nana Akomea has taken a swipe at a former government spokesperson, Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah over his criticism of the former Vice President of Ghana.
Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security under the Akufo-Addo administration, in an open letter, condemned Dr Bawumia for what, to him, is his attempt to disassociate himself from policies by the previous government such as the E-levy and the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) among others that led to the New Patriotic Party’s defeat in the 2024 elections.
Dr Boakye-Danquah, who is now in the camp of former presidential aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, reprimanded Dr Bawumia saying “Bawumia’s claim that he opposed the E-levy, a highly controversial tax policy, is inconsistent with his silence during its introduction and passage, despite public outcry and its significant impact on Ghanaians”.
He added, “As Vice President, he had a platform to voice dissent or influence policy but chose not to, only to later claim opposition when it suited his political ambitions.”
“Bawumia’s failure to publicly address or mitigate the DDEP’s impact, while now implying he was not fully responsible, reeks of opportunism and undermines the administration’s collective accountability.”
Responding to these blistering attacks on the former veep, Nana Akomea, in a statement sighted by GhanaWeb, was utterly amazed that the former government spokesperson could purport such things against Dr. Bawumia.
He, therefore, sought to clarify issues while deflating Palgrave Boakye-Danquah’s argument.
He explained that nowhere during Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s ongoing “Thank You” tour has he shifted blame for the NPP’s 2024 election defeat.
“My surprise is borne by the fact that Dr. Bawumia did no such thing in his interactions with party folks in the ongoing Thank You tour”, he replied, adding that Dr Bawumia’s comments during his tour were premised on the Mike Oquaye’s report which looked into the causes of the party’s defeat.
He noted that, prior to the Oquaye’s committee report, there was the notion that the party lost the elections due to Dr Bawumia’s religious affiliation but the report has dismissed such arguments.
“There have been speculations that the loss was attributable to Dr Bawumia’s Moslem religion, not finding favour with Christian voters. The reasons given by party supporters for staying away from the 2024 polls, as reported by the Ocquaye committee, did not include the Moslem factor in any considerable degree.
Indeed the reasons given by supporters for staying away included governance issues such as the the economic situation, perceived arrogance on the part of government appointees, the Electronic Levy, the high cost of living, the Domestic Devt Exchange Programme, Non reshuffle of appointees, the National cathedral, increment in fuel prices days to the elections, Inadequacies in thd Npp’s electoral processes etc, etc,” he wrote.
He wondered how any of these comments by Bawumia could be interpreted to mean he is shifting blame from himself.
“Dr Bawumia, after acknowledging these difficulties as reported by the same party people to the Ocquaye committee, proceeds to apologise to party people for these given shortcomings. Indeed, the same theme of acknowledgement of the wrongs as reported to the Ocquaye commitee , and apology, was repeated by the Party’s General secretary Justin Kodua and Kennedy Adjepon in their address to the party supporters. Dr. Bawumia said these are what you party people have said about us. We acknowledge them and apologise for them.”
“How does that amount to shifting blame? And to whom did he shift the blame?”, he queried.
Read Nana Akomea’s full statement below:
NANA AKOMEA WRITES:
PALGRAVE BOAKYE DANQUAH, Dr BAWUMIA HAS NOT SHIFTED BLAME
I read with surprise Palgrave Boakye Danquah’s open letter, purporting to admonish Dr. Bawumia not to shift blame for the Npp’s loss in the 2024 elections. My surprise is borne by the fact that Dr. Bawumia did no such thing in his interactions with party folks in the ongoing Thank You tour.
Dr Bawumia, at his meeting in Takoradi Saturday 26 April, spoke to the Professor Mike Ocquaye’s committee’s report.
He mentioned that the report, as presented to the NPP’s National Council, and elaborated on by the Npp’s General Secretary Justin Kodua, did not find the religious factor as a key reason for the Npp’s loss.
There have been speculations that the loss was attributable to Dr Bawumia’s Moslem religion, not finding favour with Christian voters. The reasons given by party supporters for staying away from the 2024 polls, as reported by the Ocquaye committee, did not include the Moslem factor in any considerable degree.
Indeed the reasons given by supporters for staying away included governance issues such as the the economic situation, perceived arrogance on the part of government appointees, the Electronic Levy, the high cost of living, the Domestic Devt Exchange Programme, Non reshuffle of appointees, the National cathedral, increment in fuel prices days to the elections, Inadequacies in thd Npp’s electoral processes etc, etc.
Dr Bawumia, after acknowledging these difficulties as reported by the same party people to the Ocquaye committee, proceeds to apologise to party people for these given shortcomings. Indeed, the same theme of acknowledgement of the wrongs as reported to the Ocquaye commitee , and apology, was repeated by the Party’s General secretary Justin Kodua and Kennedy Adjepon in their address to the party supporters.
Dr. Bawumia said these are what you party people have said about us. We acknowledge them and apologise for them. How does that amount to shifting blame? And to whom did he shift the blame?
Indeed, the acknowledgement and apology have been met with loud applause from the party people. Same as when Justin Kodua general secretary and Kennedy Adjepon made the same acknowledgement and apology.
Let’s continue to mend our ties with our party people with truth and sincerity.
Former Ghana Vice President and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer for the 2024 elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has listed four major reasons behind the party’s blowout loss in the 2024 general elections.
Speaking during the launch of his nationwide thank-you tour in Takoradi on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Dr Bawumia said the party’s survey of their party members to diagnose the reasons for their loss identified four major reasons: the unreasonably high cost of living, the ‘haircuts’ associated with the domestic debt exchange programme, the electronic (e) levy tax, and the ‘arrogance of power’ exhibited by the party in refusing to listen to its members.
As Ghana ushers in a new era of passport reforms, many citizens are asking: What happens to my current passport? Can I still travel? Will I be forced to switch immediately?
From Monday, April 28, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially begins issuing chip-embedded passports — a security-enhanced document that meets international standards and promises a smoother application process.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Do I need to replace my current passport immediately?
No. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that your current biometric passport remains valid until 2030 in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) guidelines. You can continue to use it for travel without any issues until it expires.
What’s the difference between the old passport and the new chip-embedded passport?
New Security Features: The new passport contains an embedded microchip with your biometric and photo information, making it much harder to forge or tamper with.
Adinkra-Inspired Design: It features cultural symbols like “Fawohodie” (Freedom and Independence) and “Funtunfunefu Denkyemfunefu” (Democracy and Cooperation).
Global Compliance: The chip-embedded passports bring Ghana into full compliance with ICAO requirements.
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How to apply for the new chip-embedded passport?
You can apply anytime before 2030, even if your current passport hasn’t expired. Here’s what to expect:
Online Application: Visit www.passport.mfa.gov.gh to apply.
24-Hour Processing: The Passport Office is now running 24-hour operations to fast-track applications.
15-Day Delivery: Expect delivery within 15 working days for regular service or 5 days for expedited processing.
How will I receive my new passport?
Home Delivery: You won’t pay extra for courier services.
Ghana Post: For those without reliable addresses, you can opt to pick it up at your nearest Ghana Post office.
Tracking: Applicants can now track their passports from application to delivery via the online portal.
Cost
In a surprising move, Cabinet has slashed passport application fees:
New Fee: GH₵350 (down from GH₵500), pending parliamentary approval.
No Hidden Charges: No extra fees for delivery or tracking services.
Important care instructions for the new passport
Because of the embedded chip:
Avoid bending: The data page is made of compressed polymer layers — don’t keep it in your back pocket.
Keep it dry: Protect it from heat and liquids.
Avoid other cards: Don’t store other chip cards (like bank cards) inside your passport.
For Ghanaians abroad
Ghanaian embassies and high commissions are ready to assist with chip-embedded passport applications for citizens living overseas.
Why all these reforms?
According to Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the reforms are part of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement that seeks to eliminate the “goro boys” (middlemen), enhance transparency, and digitize passport services — all while creating new jobs.
Bottom Line: You can hold on to your current passport for now, but Ghana is urging all citizens to gradually make the switch ahead of the 2030 deadline.
A fire outbreak at Lapaz, a commercial hub in Accra, has destroyed several shops in the area.
The fire reportedly started around 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at a one-storey building housing dozens of shops selling various items, including electronics, fabrics, and cosmetics.
Videos circulating on social media showed the blazing fire engulfing two shops in the building, while concerned individuals attempted to put out the flames.
At the time of filing this report, no fire service officers were observed at the scene.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
This marks the seventh major market fire since January, following devastating outbreaks at Kantamanto Market, Kwadaso Wood Market, Tamale Timber Market, Techiman Central Market, Kejetia Market, and Adum Market, causing millions in losses and displacing countless traders.
In response, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has intensified safety measures, including overnight patrols and enhanced inspections.
According to reports from GhanaWeb, a former government spokesperson has sharply criticized Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, accusing the former Vice President of turning his back on former President Nana Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) by distancing himself from key government shortcomings during his ongoing engagements with supporters.
In a letter published on April 26, 2025, via net2tvgh.com, Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, who served as the Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security under the Akufo-Addo administration, expressed disapproval of Dr. Bawumia’s efforts to separate himself from controversial initiatives such as the E-levy and the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
Now aligned with Kennedy Agyapong, a former presidential contender, Dr. Boakye-Danquah emphasized that Bawumia stayed silent during the rollout of these measures despite being the head of the Economic Management Team.
He criticized Bawumia for only opposing these policies when it became politically convenient.
He noted that Bawumia’s attempt to distance himself from the E-levy, a widely unpopular tax measure, did not align with his earlier silence during its passage, even as Ghanaians raised major concerns.
As Vice President, Bawumia had significant influence to either oppose or shape such policies but chose not to intervene, Dr. Boakye-Danquah pointed out, adding that claiming opposition afterward highlighted a lack of consistency.
He also argued that Bawumia’s failure to address the negative impacts of the DDEP while trying to dissociate himself later showed a lack of collective responsibility and appeared to be an opportunistic move.
Further criticism was directed at Bawumia for blaming Akufo-Addo for economic challenges, including inflation and rising fuel prices, despite playing a central role in shaping the government’s economic policies.
Boakye-Danquah also accused him of double standards, mentioning that Bawumia had once championed initiatives like the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO), which later collapsed without meeting its commitments, leaving many young beneficiaries abandoned.
He similarly criticized Bawumia for not speaking out on the delayed payments affecting caterers under the School Feeding Programme and workers in the afforestation sector.
Highlighting these points, Dr. Boakye-Danquah stated that Bawumia’s recent condemnations of projects like the National Cathedral and the government’s handling of illegal mining activities were further examples of a lack of loyalty, considering his key role in the administration.
He challenged Bawumia’s claims of being unaware of pre-election fuel price increases, suggesting such a claim was either a display of carelessness or a deliberate attempt to mislead.
Boakye-Danquah warned that Bawumia’s actions were part of a broader effort to shift blame and rehabilitate his political image at the expense of the party and the former president.
“Dr. Bawumia’s ‘justification tour’ is a calculated attempt to rewrite his legacy by scapegoating President Akufo-Addo and the NPP for failures he actively contributed to,” he said.
He urged the public to seek leadership that embraces responsibility rather than individuals who deflect blame for personal gain.
The Director General of the National Road Safety Authority, Abraham Amaliba, has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over its reaction to the ongoing process to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office, accusing the party of engaging in mere “legal sophistry.”
This is on the back of President Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on Tuesday, April 22, following the establishment of a prima facie case based on three petitions seeking her removal.
The decision, made under Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution in consultation with the Council of State, has led to the formation of a five-member committee to investigate the matter.
The NPP, on the other hand has accused the president of political witch hunt in the attempt to have the Chief Justice removed from office
Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Mr. Amaliba insisted that President John Mahama has strictly followed the constitutional procedures outlined in Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
Mr. Amaliba explained that legal sophistry involves the use of misleading arguments or irrelevant points to distract from the real legal issues
“So far the president has gone in accordance with the provision in Article 146, and nobody can, at this point, fault the president on any processes. So, the procedure is right and everything is on point but the NPP is engaged in legal sophistry, which is trying to bring about things which are not connected to this.
“If you hear a lawyer focusing on the spirit of the law and not the letter of the law, he has lost his case,” he stated.
Addressing claims of political motivation, Mr. Amaliba added, “If it were political, and the Chief Justice had no baggage in her cupboard, the NDC couldn’t have done anything.”
Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Face has reunited with his mother, Rose, two months after he was declared missing.
In February, the Idibia family raised concerns by petitioning the Department of State Services (DSS), reporting that 2Face had been missing since February 10.
According to the letter, he had left his home wearing lounge clothes and had not been seen since.
However, in a recently circulated video, 2face was seen sharing a joyful moment with his mother and other family members.
Also present was Natasha Osawaru, his new partner, suggesting that family tensions — particularly with his mother — have eased.
Earlier in February, Rose had publicly opposed 2Face’s relationship with Natasha.
She pleaded with Natasha to leave her son alone and demanded that she remove the beads placed on his hands and neck, suggesting that 2Face was not acting of his own free will.
Natasha, however, defended the beads, explaining they were symbols of her family’s royal heritage.
2Face’s relationship with Natasha gained public attention after he confirmed their union in January, shortly after announcing his separation from Annie Idibia.
At the time, the singer proposed to Natasha, insisting their relationship had no connection to his breakup with Annie.
Recently, Natasha updated her Instagram bio to include 2Face’s surname, signaling a deepening of their bond.
Coach Abdul Karim Zito oversaw a 1-0 win against Aduana Stars in his first Premier League game as interim manager for Asante Kotoko.
Kwame Poku scored the only goal of the game during the 26th minute, putting the Porcupine Warriors back on winning ways following four winless run in the Ghanaian top-flight.
Aduana Stars had a chance to make it two wins in a row after beating Hearts of Oak in their previous league fixture, but goalkeeper Mohammed Camara stepped in to deny Sam Adams the chance to restore parity.
However, Kotoko stood firm to keep their dream of winning the Ghana Premier League alive with an improved defensive display.
The win leaves them 4th on the table with 50 points – 3points off the summit.
Zito, who took up as Kotoko caretaker following the sacking of Prosper Nartey Ogum last, will hope to a historic win when they face their arch rivals, Hearts of Oak in Accra on Matchday 30.
Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah a former government spokesperson has stated the former vice president Dr Mahamudu Bawumia thank you tour a calculated attempt to rewrite his legacy.
According to Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, Dr Bawumia is scapegoating former president Akufo-Addo and the NPP for failures he actively contributed to.
His comments come after Dr Mahamudu Bawumia listed the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government’s sins that led to the 2024 election defeat.
Cape Coast, April 27, GNA – Pastor Dr Mensah Otabil, General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), has advised Christians against the creeping culture of idolizing pastors as so-called “church god,” anointing oil and altars in worship.
He stressed that the one true God of all creation was universal and could not be localised in any particular church, idolized or confined to any particular man God, church, or human figure, labelling such practices as “false doctrine.”
Speaking at the consecration of the ICGC Exalted Temple at Abura in Cape Coast, Dr Otabil clarified the biblical meaning of the “God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.”
He explained that those titles referred to the one true God who made a covenant with the patriarchs based on faith and obedience.
To him, ministers of God or Christians seeking personal fame by likening themselves to these biblical figures without fulfilling the spiritual prerequisites were misleading and unfortunate.
He described as “strange” the practice lately where some junior pastors of some churches gave senior pastors a kind of spiritual authority and grace that should belong only to God.
The practice, he said, appeared to have created the worship of human leaders instead of worshipping God alone, which distorted true Christian faith and practice.
While calling on Christians to do more self-introspection and realignment with biblical faith to avoid practices that could lead to doctrinal errors or spiritual excesses, he questioned the notion of Altars.
He said the trend where altars were treated as if they possessed special divine power themselves, rather than being symbolic places that direct worshippers seek God must not be entertained.
Likewise, he emphasised a shift from the traditional biblical practice of anointing with a finger to the newer practice of pouring oil directly on people’s heads.
He questioned the biblical basis for this change, implying that the latter practice may lack scriptural support and could be a misuse of the anointing oil.
Dr Otabil urged Christians to keep Christ at the centre of their faith, avoid outsourcing their spiritual lives and reject seeking spiritual power through money or intermediaries.
Instead, believers should cultivate personal relationship with Jesus Christ, the sole source of true power, grace and salvation, a mission central to ICGC’s vision of spiritual renewal across generations.
Pastor Jepson Ahene, Resident Pastor of the Exalted Temple, reflected on over 25 years of God’s faithfulness in the church’s journey, citing Psalm 127:1 to emphasize that the Lord was the true builder of the church.
He described the temple as a beacon of hope and a sanctuary for transformation, calling the congregation to rededicate their hearts to Christ’s mission.
The vision for the Exalted Temple was conceived in 1998 by Pastor Kingsley Akwasi Prempeh, a former Pastor with initial services held in homes from 1999 until the church acquired a land and began construction of a 1,300-capacity auditorium with a basement in 2003.
The basement was completed in 2006, and the congregation moved in while construction continued.
Additional facilities were added as the years went by to support the growing ministry and membership, which currently includes 450 adults, 115 youth, and 150 children.
Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare (L) and GBA president Efua Ghartey
Renowned US-based Ghanaian lawyer and scholar, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, has criticised the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) following reports of its members reacting to a resolution calling on President John Dramani Mahama to revoke the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
In a statement shared on X on Sunday, April 27, 2025, Professor Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, noted that the new development indicates that the association has regained its voice under the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.
However, he pointed out that until the GBA addresses the constitutional issues surrounding the actions of the Chief Justice, which have led to the petition for her removal, it should suspend its resolution calling for President Mahama to revoke the suspension of Justice Torkornoo.
“Less than a week after calling for the rule of law to prevail, the GBA has reversed course—now urging the President to revoke the suspension of the Chief Justice.
“It’s good that the GBA has finally found its voice,” Azar wrote on X.
He continued, “We would now like to hear that voice on these pressing constitutional matters. Until the GBA meaningfully addresses these serious constitutional questions, it ought to suspend its resolution calling for the revocation of the Chief Justice’s suspension.”
The academic outlined the constitutional matters the GBA must address as follows:
1. Supreme Court nominations:
Does the GBA support the Chief Justice personally selecting and submitting five names for Supreme Court appointment — contrary to Article 144(2) of the Constitution?
2. Nomination criteria:
Will the GBA explain what criteria the Chief Justice used in choosing her five nominees — and whether it meets constitutional standards of merit, transparency, and fairness?
3. Usurpation of the Judicial Council’s role:
Does the GBA condone the Chief Justice bypassing the Judicial Council, the body constitutionally entrusted with recommending nominees to the Supreme Court?
4. Backroom deals on judicial appointments:
Does the GBA support secret backroom exchanges and entanglements between the Chief Justice and the Executive over who sits on Ghana’s apex court?
5. Reconstitution of panels:
Will the GBA defend or condemn the practice of reconstituting Supreme Court panels to engineer preferred outcomes — a blatant violation of decisional independence?
6. Unconstitutional directives:
Does the GBA believe the Chief Justice can lawfully issue administrative directives that bypass constitutional procedures and established checks?
Background:
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has reportedly passed a resolution to call on President John Dramani Mahama to revoke the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
According to a report by thelawplatform.online, the resolution was passed at the GBA’s Mid-Year Conference held at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on April 26, 2025.
The report indicated that members of the Bar were displeased with the suspension of the Chief Justice after getting details of the three petitions for her removal.
They were also not happy with the determination of a prima facie case in the three petitions filed for Justice Torkornoo’s removal by President Mahama and the Council of State.
The members of the GBA also expressed their displeasure with the leadership of the association over a statement issued on the ongoing process for the removal of the Chief Justice.
They indicated that they were not happy with the import and tone of the statement, which was dated April 24, 2025.
The GBA also indicated that it was going to present a petition challenging the removal of the Chief Justice.
President of the GBA, Efua Ghartey, explained the reasons for the language and tone of the statement issued on the petitions for the Chief Justice’s removal.
He indicated that the statement was issued without the benefit of the details of the petitions, adding that the association can pass a resolution on the actions to take with regard to the issue at hand.
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A rising number of Ghanaians are expressing support for military intervention in politics if elected leaders abuse their mandate.
This is according to the 2024 Afrobarometer report conducted by the Centre for Democratic Development-Ghana (CDD-Ghana).
The survey indicates that 51% of citizens believe the Ghana Armed Forces ought to assume control in such circumstances – marking an 11-percentage point increase from 40% in 2022.
Conversely, opposition to military involvement appears to be waning. The proportion of Ghanaians who feel the military should never intervene has fallen from 55% in 2022 to 47% in 2024.
The findings were presented at a regional dissemination event held in Kumasi, organised by CDD-Ghana in collaboration with the Centre for Community Livelihood Development.
The programme was supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) under the Participation, Accountability, Integrity for Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) initiative.
The initiative is co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs and commissioned by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
It is being implemented by GIZ in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Finance.
Particularly concerning is the demographic shift towards support for military intervention, with the Ghanaian youth representing a significant proportion.
Fifty-two percent of respondents aged between 18 and 25 endorse a military takeover should leadership fail, rising to 56% among those aged between 26 and 35.
Gender disparities were also observed, with 53% of men and 48% of women expressing support for military involvement under such circumstances.
Presenting the findings, Ms Mavis Zupork Dome, Senior Research Analyst at CDD-Ghana, highlighted that public opinion was divided regarding the pathway following a military takeover: 41% of citizens advocate a gradual transition back to civilian rule, even if it requires several years, while 38% prefer an immediate restoration of civilian governance.
A further 14% indicated they would not object to the military remaining in power indefinitely, provided it served the nation’s best interests.
Mr Jonathan Donkor, Technical Advisor at GIZ, underscored the importance of citizen participation in democratic governance.
“It is an undeniable fact that when citizen voices are included in governance, policies better serve people’s needs,” he remarked.
He further emphasised the vital role of data-driven initiatives such as Afrobarometer in bridging the gap between citizens and policymakers.
The 2024 findings reflect a growing disillusionment with democratic leadership in Ghana, particularly among the youth, and underscore the urgent need for strengthened governance, enhanced accountability, and expanded civic education to safeguard the nation’s democratic stability.
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File photo of former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufour (L) and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
Former Vice President and NPP presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has disclosed how former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, became a great source of inspiration to him after the general elections last year.
Dr. Bawumia lost the presidential election by attaining 42% of the national votes.
Although the defeat was painful, Dr. Bawumia revealed that the Statesman, J.A. Kufuor inspired him by telling him how he equally lost the presidential election in 1996 when he also contested for the first time.
“After the 2024 elections, President Kufuor shared some inspiring words with me. He told me not to despair because when he contested the first time as NPP Presidential Candidate in 1996, he had 39%, but he and the party worked hard and came back strongly to win 4 years later in 2000.”
“He encouraged me and said I had nearly 42% as a first timer and he had 39%. He also said nobody in the 4th Republic, especially in the NPP, has won on the first attempt…He contested twice and won, and President Akufo-Addo won it on the 3rd attempt.”
“If you look at the history in the NDC, former President Mills didn’t win it on the first attempt. He won it on the 3rd attempt and President Mahama lost twice before coming back to win again,” he recounted while delivering a speech during his “Thank You Tour” on Sunday April 27, 2025.
Dr. Bawumia urged the NPP to remain resolute in their resolve to win the 2028 elections.
“President Kufuor’s words are encouraging and with unity, the NPP will come back strongly in 2028 just as we did in 2000 with President Kufuor after he had 39% in 1996.”
Dr. Bawumia was accompanied by the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) members including their National Chairman, Stephen Ntim and General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua.
Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, has criticized former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for attributing the party’s defeat in the 2024 elections to external factors rather than accepting personal responsibility.
Dr. Bawumia, in recent remarks, pointed to several reasons for the NPP’s loss, including the controversial Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), the unpopular E-Levy, internal disunity, and what he termed as “arrogance of power.”
He argued that these issues contributed to a significant erosion of public trust.
However, in a Facebook post on Sunday, April 27, Dr. Boamah countered these claims, accusing Dr. Bawumia of shifting blame.
“Elections 2024: Bawumia is blaming everything & everybody EXCEPT HIMSELF. Bawumia was critical of the NPP’s economic mess!” Dr. Boamah wrote.
Dr. Boamah’s criticism comes amid increasing scrutiny of Dr. Bawumia’s role in Ghana’s economic management during the NPP’s administration, especially as he served as head of the Economic Management Team.
Several analysts and political figures, including Dr. Boamah, argue that the economic difficulties experienced under the NPP government were key factors behind the party’s electoral defeat.
Arrogance of power, E-Levy, DDEP contributed to our loss in 2024 – Bawumia
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Filmmaker and media personality Ola Michael has strongly criticised the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its failure to enforce laws protecting Ghana’s creative arts sector, particularly the film industry.
His comments follow recent accusations by Nigerian actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye, who called out Ghanaian TV stations for allegedly airing her movies without proper licensing.
Speaking on United Showbiz on April 26, 2025, Michael blamed the NPP for neglecting the Film Act and the Broadcasting Bill, both passed in 2016 under former President John Mahama’s administration.
“We pursued the Broadcasting Bill for so long, yet the NPP wasted eight years without enforcing it. If they were serious about the creative arts, we wouldn’t be facing these issues today,” he said.
Michael explained that the Film Act required media houses to obtain licensing agreements before airing foreign films, with penalties for violations.
However, he claimed that the NPP failed to implement the law, allowing unchecked piracy and an influx of foreign content on Ghanaian screens.
“If that law were being enforced, any media house that aired a Hollywood or Nollywood movie without a licence could be closed down.
“But when the NPP came into power, they never enforced the law, and it was left useless. If that law were working, we would not be having this problem today,” he said.
He further stated that the law could have required media houses to allocate a percentage of their airtime to original Ghanaian content, which would have boosted local productions.
“The advantage of such a law was that it would have reduced the amount of foreign content in our airspace, creating room for local content.
“That law they refused to enforce would also have set a percentage for the amount of local and foreign content on our radio and TV stations. That is what the Nigerians are doing,” he added.
Watch the video below:
The NPP was not serious about the Creative Arts; they wasted 8 years without addressing the Broadcasting Bill. – Ola Micheal#UnitedShowbizpic.twitter.com/3iSHEOQlxD
(L to R) Alan Kyerematen, Dr Otiko Afisa Djaba and Paul Afoko
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has made a passionate appeal to the leadership of the party to resolve issues with some of its estranged members.
In a post shared on X on Sunday, April 27, 2025, Kennedy Agyapong, drawing inspiration from the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, made the point that without unity, the NPP will have difficulties in winning the next election.
He indicated that for the party to be able to win the next election, it must heal its wounds and make peace with its estranged members.
He went on to list some of the NPP members the party must make peace with, including its former National Chairman, Paul Afoko, former Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, and former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Otiko Afisa Djaba.
“At the NPP National Thank You Tour in Takoradi, I passionately called for Political Amnesty for all expelled and estranged party members, including Paul Afoko, Alan Kyerematen, Otiko Afisa Djaba, and many others.
“A house divided against itself cannot stand (Matthew 12:25 / Mark 3:25). If we truly love the NPP, we must forgive, unite, and move forward together. Unity is the only way to rebuild stronger and win again!” he wrote.
The post had a video of Ken’s remarks at the NPP ‘Thank You Tour’ in Takoradi.
He said that when the party went into opposition in 2008, it faced similar challenges, and what helped it was the decision to forgive and unite.
See the post plus the video of Ken Agyapong’s remarks below:
Forgive, Unite, Win!
At the NPP National Thank You Tour in Takoradi, I passionately called for Political Amnesty for all expelled and estranged party members, including Paul Afoko, Alan Kyerematen, Otiko Afisa Djaba, and many others.
In Accra, the price of a kilo of tomatoes is up nearly 40% compared to last year. Inflation may be easing, but at 22.4% in March 2025, everyday costs still bite hard. Friends in London tell a similar story: although the UK’s official inflation rate has fallen to 2.6%, most people don’t feel any richer; their wages haven’t really kept pace, and bills continue to climb. In the US, inflation is slightly lower at 2.4%, but that hasn’t stopped rents, healthcare costs, and the endless drip of monthly subscription fees from squeezing wallets thin.
No wonder we mutter the same phrase from Kumasi to Kensington: “Nowhere cool.”
That phrase has become a kind of shorthand, a way to sum up the shared, simmering frustration that something is out of balance almost everywhere. It reflects not just economic discomfort but something deeper. There is a global unease with how modern life is structured. The cost of living is only part of the story. Beneath it runs anxiety about precarity, systems under strain, and a growing sense that today’s cities, even in their gleaming modernity, aren’t built for human thriving.
Something unusual is happening in how we pay for everyday things. In the UK and US, you can now buy a simple burger and split the cost into about four payments. It’s not just for fashion or tech anymore. Basic meals and even concert tickets are increasingly being paid for in instalments. At this year’s Coachella festival, around 60% of general-admission tickets were bought on credit through Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) services. That whole BNPL sector is expected to cross $560 billion globally this year.
BNPL can help people manage tight budgets, yes, but if you need a loan to have dinner, it’s a warning sign. It means more people are living on borrowed comfort, not actual security.
In African cities, BNPL is growing fast too. It’s powered by mobile phones, informal jobs, and the pressure to keep up. But here’s the concern: if credit becomes the main way to feel included or “modern,” we’re building cities on shaky ground. True dignity shouldn’t rely on debt for basic needs. We need systems that let people thrive without stretching their wallets to breaking point.
Once used to describe refugees, the term Persons of Concern (POCs) is quietly expanding to include teachers, nurses, and even software engineers. It now includes anyone living a paycheque away from arrears. It now includes everyday hardworking people who find themselves increasingly poorer and poorer, year after year, through no fault of their own. When survival dominates the lives of 60% of a city’s residents, innovation, ambition, and investment all falter.
What makes this shift more concerning is how invisible it is. Many POCs wear the mask of normalcy. They show up to work, smile at clients, and meet KPIs, all the while quietly rationing electricity, skipping meals, or delaying essential health checkups. The social contract weakens when middle-income earners become the working poor.
In 2018, I argued that African cities must become:
Regionally Productive
Worldwide Connected
Self-Reliant
The framework still holds. However, the stakes are higher now, so it is important that we unpack these pillars again through a 2025 lens.
Regional Productivity
Productivity doesn’t just mean more output. It means useful output in sectors that matter, at scales that are inclusive, and with systems that reward long-term value.
Ease borders inside the border. Ghana ranks fairly well for starting a business, yet contract enforcement and customs friction drag GDP. World Bank simulations suggest that streamlining these could lift national output by up to 2%. Businesses in Kumasi shouldn’t face more red tape sending goods to Accra than they would exporting to Abidjan.
Skill up, spin up. Intra-African trade has reached $192 billion. There’s robust demand for goods made and branded on the continent. Yet our technical training systems often lag. There is a huge difference between a local skilled artisan and a local export-ready manufacturer. Yet, the gap is actually narrower than we think. We can bridge this gap, but only with the right support systems like maker spaces, certification hubs, and co-investment from diaspora networks.
Localise supply chains. Cities must cultivate internal resilience. If 80% of a hospital’s PPE must come from abroad, then every border shock becomes a health crisis. Regional production hubs, especially for essentials like food, medicine, and construction inputs, are both strategic and economic priorities.
Worldwide Connectivity
Africa has often been plugged into global systems only as an extraction point. Examples are mining, raw exports, and data harvesting. But AfCFTA changes the game. It creates a platform for cities to negotiate their integration terms.
Thirty-seven African states are shipping under AfCFTA’s Guided Trade Initiative. Digitised customs, harmonised standards, and single-origin certification let businesses comply once and then access 54 markets. Cities that plug in early will enjoy network effects down the line.
But connectivity also means digital. Broadband penetration in some African capitals remains under 50%. Without reliable, affordable internet, everything from fintech inclusion to remote learning collapses. Urban investment must include fibre optics and public access points as basic infrastructure.
Let’s not forget cultural exports: Nollywood films, Ghanaian music, and Francophone fashion. These connect the continent to global youth culture. Policies should help creative industries formalise, scale, and retain ownership.
Self-Reliance
Africa still produces only around 80% of the food it consumes. But we have tools like AI-driven fertiliser maps, solar-powered cold chains, drought-resilient seeds, and many others. Urban-centred “agro-rings” could shield populations from price shocks and retain value locally.
This is where decentralised infrastructure becomes key. Imagine a circular economy that doesn’t just recycle plastic but repurposes organic waste into biofertiliser for peri-urban farms. Or rooftop gardens on housing estates linked to local feeding programmes. This can happen in real life, not just in sci-fi movies.
Self-reliance also includes energy. With falling solar prices and battery innovation, cities can aim to power health clinics, schools, and small factories independently. Mini-grids paired with local cooperatives can create jobs while ensuring reliability.
Regulate micro-credit and BNPL.I own a micro-credit enterprise, but I am still an advocate for sustainable policies. Cap effective interest rates, enforce plain-language contracts, and link repayments to credit scores so users build a financial footprint.
Create Earn-Save-Spend-Later wallets. Match savings with credit access to nudge behaviour away from impulsive debt. Think of it as financial literacy embedded in design.
Bundle infrastructure with founder spaces. Every road built should add a solar mini-grid or a fabrication hub, letting SMEs capture value from the uplift. Industrial parks shouldn’t be isolated zones but integrated economic corridors.
Tie export rebates to SDGs. Reward firms whose shipments bear low-carbon tags and decent-labour stamps. Make ESG compliance not just moral but profitable.
Launch an African Food-Security Bond. Peg its returns to local crop yields, so farmers, citizens, and investors all gain when harvests do. This is not charity. This is climate-aligned finance.
If Persons of Concern don’t win, none of us will. But the scaffolding is already up. We have continental trade corridors, digital finance rails, climate-smart agriculture, and more. The work ahead is to weave these into self-sustaining cities/regions.
Where a burger or your groceries is paid for outright because wages cover the basics. Where BNPL funds tomorrow’s machinery, not yesterday’s lunch. Where regional exports, not remittances, drive household security.
Let’s get to work. Because somewhere ought to be cool. For now, it’s looking like #NowhereCool!
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Legendary Ghanaian footballer Abedi Ayew Pele paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, on April 25, 2025, for discussions on the future of Ghanaian sports.
According to the ministry, the visit provided the minister an opportunity to engage the football icon on initiatives aimed at enhancing and improving the fortunes of Ghanaian sports and beyond.
It was also indicated that Kofi Adams and Abedi Pele discussed measures and strategies to promote football development nationwide, with a focus on unearthing and nurturing talents to feed the various national teams and clubs.
Both personalities were seen beaming with smiles after the discussions and took photographs with ministry officials before departing.
The visit forms part of the sports minister’s ongoing efforts to engage key stakeholders across the sports sector and seek their views as he works to “reset” Ghanaian sports, in line with the directive of President John Dramani Mahama.
Read the sports ministry’s post below:
On April 25, 2025, Abedi Pele, the renowned football icon and former captain of the Black Stars, paid a courtesy call on Hon Kofi Adams, the Minister for Sports and Recreation, to discuss initiatives aimed at promoting football development in Ghana. pic.twitter.com/UaftxmdnfM
— Ministry of Sports & Recreation. (@moysgovgh) April 27, 2025
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