Award-winning journalist Saddick Adams has advised Ghanaian football giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko to break away from the Ghana Premier League following the tragic incident at Nsoatre.
He argued that the persistent issue of hooliganism highlights the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) failure to provide adequate security for the country’s two biggest clubs.
As a result, he believes this is the perfect time for both teams to unite and establish their own league.
“My suggestion to Kotoko and Hearts is that Togbe Afede should travel to Kumasi to meet Otumfuo or Nana Apinkra should come to Accra. They should form an autonomous league, implement their own security measures, and secure sponsorship,” he said.
“If Kotoko and Hearts break away, clubs like Dewu Youngsters, Swedru All Blacks, Vipers, and Hasaacas, along with other traditional teams, will join.”
Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak have been vocal about the need for significant reforms in Ghanaian football following the passing of Francis Yaw Frimpong, also known as Pooley.
Kotoko have suspended their participation in the league until their demands are met.
In a joint statement released by the clubs, they outled twelve key issues they want the GFA to address.
The demands include full implementation of the Gbadegbe Commission report, deployment of at least 100 police officers at match venues, the league’s autonomy under an independent management body, exemption of match proceeds from VAT and similar deductions, and representation on the GFA Executive Council to have a direct say in decision-making.
Watch Saddick Adams make his assertion via the video below:
On the evening of Saturday, February 8, 2025, the Awareness for Human Rights and Charity Foundation (AHRCF) — an organization committed to raising awareness about human rights, promoting social harmony, and supporting the less privileged, honored Dr. Abdul-Razak Toure, the Sarkin Maganin Kasar Hausa (Traditional Leader in Alternative Medicine in the Hausa Region).
While presenting the honorary award, the Executive Director of AHRCF, Auwal Usman Awareness, praised Sarkin for his dedication to humanitarian services and his unwavering commitment to assisting society.
According to the president, these outstanding contributions were the reasons Dr. Abdul-Razak Toure was honored with the prestigious title; “AHRCF Humanitarian Patron.”
This title recognises his significant role in the governance and humanitarian activities of the organization.
Auwal further emphasised that this award marks a historic moment for AHRCF, as it is the first time the organisation has bestowed such an honor.
“It is not an award given to just anyone, but only to those who have been thoroughly assessed and found deserving of such recognition.
“The AHRCF leadership is convinced of Dr. Abdul-Razak Toure’s dedication, particularly in his capacity as the Sarkin Maganin Kasar Hausa, CEO of Hijira TV, and Chief Consultant of Global Hijama,” a statement said.
In response, Dr. Abdul-Razak Toure expressed his heartfelt gratitude to AHRCF for the recognition.
Delivering an inspiring speech to the organization’s leaders and members, he encouraged them to continue their noble mission.
Finally, the awardee wished the organization continued success and announced his willingness to collaborate with AHRCF.
He also pledged to facilitate partnerships between the organization and Hijira TV Foundation, as well as other key stakeholders, to further enhance humanitarian efforts, particularly for the vulnerable and disadvantaged in society.
Singer and songwriter, Amal Fashanu, has announced that her highly-anticipated Extended Play (EP), titled ‘Unreleased Letters to My Ex,’ will be released on February 14, coinciding with Valentine’s Day.
Blending Spanish, Afro, and RnB influences, the EP showcases Amal’s personal evolution and artistic maturity, capturing the complexities of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.
In an interview with BEATWAVES, Amal encouraged her listeners to start the countdown for what promises to be one of the year’s most exciting musical releases.
Born in London to a Spanish mother and a Nigerian father, Amal’s multicultural background is intricately woven into her sound.
Over the past two years, she has immersed herself in the diverse musical landscapes of Accra, Madrid, and Lagos, shaping a sonic identity that feels both fresh and authentic.
The EP features production from a talented mix of Nigerian and Ghanaian artistes, infusing it with a rich Afro touch while remaining true to Amal’s roots—particularly her first language, Spanish, which adds a distinctive flair to her melodies and lyrics.
The lead single, ‘No Regrets,’ will introduce listeners to the raw emotion and sultry rhythms that define the project. This track is a fusion of soulful RnB, Afrobeat grooves, and Latin-inspired melodies, inviting audiences into Amal’s world of passion, resilience, and unapologetic self-expression.
With her star on the rise, Amal is also preparing for major collaborations, including an upcoming track with a prominent Nigerian artiste. Fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of live performances across Europe and Africa this summer, where she will bring her EP to life on stage.
Amal invites everyone to join her on this journey and be part of the movement: @amalfashanu.
Accra, Feb 13, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has re-assigned Mr Edward Abambire Bawa to GOIL as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
A source at the Presidency told the Ghana News Agency that his reassignment from Acting CEO of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to CEO of GOIL Group, takes immediate effect.
It would be recalled that the President last month appointed Mr Bawa as the Acting CEO of GNPC.
Mr Bawa is a former Member of Parliament MP for Bongo.
In Parliament, he was a member of the Committees on Mines and Energy and Communications, where he played a key role in Ghana’s energy reforms.
He holds a Bachelor of Education in Chemistry from the University of Cape Coast and a Master of Business Administration in Business Finance from the University of Liverpool.
His experience also includes serving as a Communications Consultant for the World Bank Oil and Gas Capacity Building Project at the Ministry of Energy, where he led stakeholder engagement and public advocacy for critical energy initiatives.
Mr Bawa is certified in petroleum revenue management, upstream agreements, and energy commercialization.
His leadership extends beyond government, with technical and advisory roles on various energy committees and task forces.
GOIL PLC (GOIL) succeeded the marketing outfit of AGIP PETROLI, which was established in Ghana in June 1960.
In 1974, the Government of Ghana acquired 100 per cent shares and changed the Company’s name to Ghana Oil Company Limited.
GOIL was listed on The Ghana Stock Exchange in 2007.
The Company’s name changed to GOIL Company Limited in 2019, and later to GOIL PLC in 2021.
This is to reflect GOIL’s listed status as well as growth and expansion activities in the petroleum and other allied sectors.
The Company has a nine-member Board of Directors, and a Management team headed by the Group CEO and Managing Director.
Member of Parliament (MP) for Nhyiaeso, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has called for urgent reforms to the country’s monetary policy, highlighting several anomalies that are contributing to the country’s economic instability.
In a statement delivered on the floor of Parliament on February 11, 2025, Dr. Amoah expressed concerns over the current monetary policy, particularly the handling of the country’s policy rates by the Bank of Ghana.
The MP, who is the immediate-past Deputy Finance Minister, noted that the current inflation-targeted monetary policy, which seeks to use interest rates to control inflation, has had counterproductive effects.
While the policy aims to reduce inflation, the MP pointed out that periods of increasing policy rates have often coincided with rising inflation, instead of the desired economic stabilization.
He cited specific years from 2011 to 2023, revealing that increases in the policy rates were accompanied by higher inflation rates and slower GDP growth.
Dr. Amoah further emphasised that the inflation in Ghana is often driven by cost-push factors, such as high production costs, rather than demand-pull inflation.
This, he argued, makes the current policy approach ineffective in stimulating economic growth.
Dr. Amoah also raised concerns about the pricing of treasury bills, which he believes is deviating from global standards and creating an arbitrary environment for capital asset pricing.
The lawmaker called for a comprehensive review of the monetary policy and proposed that a committee be formed by the Finance, Economy and Development, and Budget Committees to engage with the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance.
The aim, he said, should be to rectify these fundamental economic issues and create a more resilient economy for Ghana’s long-term growth and stability.
The Effutu Traditional Council has strongly condemned the vilification of , Member of Parliament of Effutu and Minority Leader in Parliament.
The council’s condemnation comes after Afenyo-Markin was criticised for allegedly being given land by the Effutu Paramountcy for development.
Neenyi Ghartey VII, Omanhene of the Effutu Traditional Area, expressed disappointment at the level of vilification Afenyo-Markin has faced, stating that it is malicious and based on falsehoods.
Ahead of her much-anticipated annual concert, Celestial Praiz, gospel minister Celestine Donkor has released a new single titled ‘We Hail You.’
Rendered in Key A Minor, ‘We Hail You’ amplifies God’s unique being and the unfettered powers he has over the world.
The song blends English with Twi, a Ghanaian local language.
With Frank Owusu-Addo on bass guitar, Joshua on saxophone, Ebenezer Amissah, Morris and Ekow Nsenku Jr on keyboards, the song is a melodious blends of the various creative abilities.
Celestine as usual, is at her vocal best in this composition, with a support from the Celestial Breed.
‘We Hail You’ was recorded live in Accra, produced, mixed and mastered by Joe Amoah of Springboard Studios.
It was co-written by Celestine Donkor and Joe Amoah.
In the meantime, the award-winning gospel musician is girding up for Celestial Praiz which is slated for March 9, 2025 at the Dominion Sanctuary of the Victory Bible Church in Awoshie.
It featured Minister GUC of Nigeria, Zaza Mokhathi of South Africa, Pastor Edwin Dadson, Kweku Teye, among others.
Watch ‘We Hail You’ below:
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The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has condemned the revocation of appointments and recruitments made by the Akufo-Addo administration after the December 7 elections, calling it unconstitutional.
In a statement on X on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, he argued that Akufo-Addo remained in office until January 7, 2025, making all decisions within that period legally binding.
Richard Ahiagbah urged affected individuals to challenge the directive in court, insisting that it was a violation of their rights.
“To the victims, I say insist on your civil and human rights. Go to court to stop this gross abuse of the constitution. This is not what Ghanaians bargained for…,” he added.
He requested all heads of government institutions to take necessary steps to annul these appointments and recruitments into public offices.
The move, according to the Chief of Staff, was consistent with the government’s stance on near-end-of-tenure appointments and recruitments, which were deemed non-compliant with established good governance practices and principles.
A comprehensive report on the actions taken is expected to be submitted to the Office of the Chief of Staff by February 17, 2025.
Something else the mother-daughter duo have in common is their close relationships with their elder brothers, King Charles and Peter Phillips, respectively.
In an unearthed family photo, Zara and Peter look remarkably similar to Anne and Charles in an adorable sibling moment from their childhood.
The original image of Anne and Charles was taken back in September 1952 and shows a two-year-old Princess Royal donning a sweet duffle coat. Meanwhile, the then-three-year-old Prince Charles, also wearing an adorable duffle coat, was captured tickling his younger sister.
The precious image, showing the pair playing together, was taken at the royal Scottish residence, Balmoral.
The moment is uncanny!
In May 1984, Princess Anne’s children, Zara and Peter, unintentionally recreated the moment in their own way.
At the time, Zara was three years old and sitting next to her seven-year-old brother, Peter, who tickled his little sister as she beamed with joy.
The sweet moment between the pair was captured as they rode in a carriage at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Much like Anne and Charles, Zara and Peter donned matching outfits, opting for cosy forest green jumpers with Royal Windsor Horse Trials logos on them.
In more photos from the day, Princess Anne also opted for the same sweatshirt, but in her chic way, she added a red neckerchief in the same cherry-red hue as the logo.
If one thing is for sure, it’s that since the day the respective photos were taken, both sibling bonds have remained incredibly strong.
Keep scrolling for more sweet photos of Anne and Charles, and Zara and Peter…
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In 1952, Anne and Charles posed for a sweet photo with their parents, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, poking their heads through a window at Balmoral.
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In 1985, the Windsor Horse Trials saw the pair mimicking each other’s stance in the back of their family car.
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In April 1954, Charles put his arm around his sister whilst the pair sat on the patio of the Royal Lodge in Windsor.
In 1988, Zara and Peter were pictured playing with their cousin, Prince Harry, the trio wearing firemen’s helmets whilst aboard a fire engine at Sandringham.
The Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, Hon. Issah Atta has recounted how an alleged member of the former administration tried to get his backing to keep an illegally acquired government land.
According to Issah Atta, the individual purportedly acquired the land on the 13th of December 2024 and has since begun construction before he was stopped by the ORAL committee.
Sultry And Exocit Outfits Worn By Juliet Ibrahim Every Fashionistas Can Rock
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Juliet Ibrahim is renowned for her sultry and exotic outfits that capture the essence of bold fashion while remaining elegant. Her ability to effortlessly combine alluring cuts with sophisticated styles makes her a fashion inspiration for many. She often chooses clothing that emphasizes her curves, making sure each piece enhances her figure without sacrificing comfort or taste. Bodycon dresses and form-fitting gowns are staples in her wardrobe, often paired with dramatic cuts such as plunging necklines or thigh-high slits, which inject an exotic flair into her look while still maintaining an air of class.
These sultry styles are not just confined to glamorous red carpet events. Juliet Ibrahim seamlessly integrates such outfits into her everyday wardrobe, making bold fashion choices accessible for all. For instance, her choice of wide-legged pants and high-waisted skirts paired with tight-fitting tops creates a balanced, flattering silhouette. These casual outfits reflect her love for striking pieces that still provide comfort and style, making it easy for fashionistas to emulate her looks in their own daily routines.
The exotic element in her wardrobe comes through in her use of vibrant prints and striking patterns. From animal prints to geometric designs, she isn’t afraid to experiment with colors and patterns, often choosing bold hues to add vibrancy and drama to her outfits. Accessories are another key component of her style, with statement earrings, oversized sunglasses, and designer handbags becoming a part of her signature look. These accessories complement her outfits, further elevating her fashion choices while adding personality and flair. Overall, Juliet Ibrahim’s sultry and exotic wardrobe serves as a guide for fashionistas who want to embrace bold, yet elegant styles, inspiring women to confidently express themselves through their clothing choices.
Singer-songwriter Akwaboah has called for stricter regulations on explicit content in music played on public airwaves.
He expressed concern over the increasing promotion of themes such as drug use, promiscuity, and materialism, suggesting that these messages negatively impact society.
In an interview on Accra FM, Akwaboah emphasized the influential role of music in shaping public behavior and attitudes.
He stated, “We are free to express ourselves, but let it not be explicit. Let’s not take it for granted. If we want to infuse Western vibes into our songs, let’s not do it blindly. We must be careful not to instigate vices through our lyrics.”
Acknowledging the creative freedom of artists, Akwaboah proposed the establishment of a regulatory body to review and rate music content before it airs. He suggested that while banning explicit music entirely may not be feasible, such content could be restricted to specific platforms with age-appropriate access.
The musician also urged his colleagues to consider the long-term impact of their work, questioning whether they would be proud of their songs in later years. He encouraged artists to use metaphorical and poetic language to address sensitive topics, thereby promoting a more responsible approach to songwriting.
The call for censorship reflects a broader conversation about the role of media in influencing societal values and the responsibility of artists in shaping public discourse.
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, also known as Nana B, has called on individuals whose appointment into the Public Service have been revoked to exercise restraint as he initiates steps to battle it out in court.
In a social media message, Nana B described the move by the government as “unfounded”, as the President has failed to preserve and defend the Constitution of Ghana.
The National Organiser of the NPP said the termination of the appointment of these individuals were questionable, as they all followed due processes to secure their positions.
“Where is the legal justification for this action under our constitutional framework?” he quizzed, adding that President Mahama’s commitment to good governance should be extended to all sectors of the country and not to just a few individuals in the country and, therefore, vowed to use all possible avenues to overturn the decision.
The National Organiser of the NPP’s reaction is in response to a government directive that instructs all heads of government institutions to annul appointments made after the December 7, 2024 elections, citing non-compliance with good governance practices and principles.
The directive also mandates that a comprehensive report be submitted by February 17, 2025, on the actions taken to reverse these appointments.
Some members of the team prepared to support those whose appointment have been terminated include Nana Baffour Awuah, Nicholas Lenin Anane Adjei among others.
While many Ghanaians disagree with the decision by government that all those individuals are Ghanaians and were duly offered employment within the stipulated tenure of the NPP government and could not lose their jobs because of political expediency by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), others have also said that the NPP government after the December 7 elections could not offer employment for the current government to absorb that bill.
The former Majority Leader and former Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, for his part, said the NDC government cannot justify the termination since the processes of appointment of these people started in March 2024 but were issued letters after going through all the required processes expected of them.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has also condemned the recent directive issued by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and has called on the President to reconsider the decision, warning that it sets a “dangerous precedence” and threatens the future of Ghanaian youths.
“Mr. President, this is a Dangerous Precedence! Kindly reverse it! The future of Ghanaian youths is at stake in your latest directive,” he stated.
Mr. Awuku pointed out the inconsistency between the current directive and the stance taken by the Akufo-Addo government in 2017.
At that time, he said a leading member of the NPP, Yaw Osafo-Maafo had suggested revoking appointments made after the 2016 elections, but the Akufo-Addo administration rejected this suggestion, calling it unconstitutional and inconsistent with democratic principles.
According to him, the NPP had respected the full mandate of President John Mahama, running until January 6, 2017, and did not follow through with the revocation of any appointments.
“Why is it different today?” Mr. Awuku asked. “In 2017, we respected the continuity of the Mahama administration. Why is this principle being abandoned now?”
“The Akufo-Addo government’s decision not to revoke appointments made to key positions such as Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Auditor-General, and the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) heads was based on the belief in due process and continuity,” Awuku noted.
THE life of Edwarda O’Bara, known as America’s “Sleeping Snow White”, took a tragic turn when she fell into a four-decade coma as a teen – never to wake up.
Edwarda spent 42 years completely unconscious, while her family went through hell trying to keep her alive.
CDS Africa, a civil society organization committed to good governance, the rule of law, and labor rights, has expressed deep concern over the directive issued by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah revoking all public service appointments made after December 7, 2024.
CDS Africa said, that this directive, which instructs heads of government institutions to annul such appointments and submit reports by February 17, 2025, raises serious constitutional and legal implications that must be addressed with urgency and transparency.
GEXIM officials with officials of the Danish Embassy
A team from the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM), led by the Acting Chief Executive, Hon. Sylvester Mensah, met with officials of the Danish Embassy in Ghana on Wednesday, 12th February 2025. The meeting, held at the embassy in Accra, was led on the Danish side by the Head of Mission, His Excellency Tom Nørring.
The engagement provided GEXIM’s management with an opportunity to offer deeper insights into the Bank’s operations and mandate, while also exploring potential areas of mutual interest for collaboration with the embassy and other key Danish public and private sector stakeholders.
Hon. Sylvester Mensah highlighted the Bank’s vision of becoming a strong financial institution that drives Ghana’s export trade, facilitates cross-border commerce, and positions the country as a key player in regional and continental trade. He added that the Bank is committed to advancing the government’s policy priorities in areas such as accelerated export growth, increased food production, agribusiness support, and job creation.
He further emphasized the Bank’s priority focus on the garment sub-sector as a means of generating mass employment within a relatively short period. He identified this as a key area for potential partnership, collaboration, and funding for onward lending.
For his part, His Excellency Nørring expressed his appreciation to the Chief Executive and his team for the opportunity to explore avenues for collaboration between the embassy, Danish institutions, and Ghanaian businesses. He expressed optimism about the prospects for strong partnerships across various sectors. Several “next steps” were agreed upon for immediate follow-up.
Other members of the GEXIM team present at the meeting included Mr. Moses Klu Mensah, Deputy Chief Executive Officer responsible for Banking and Business Operations, and Mr. Jonathan Christopher Koney, Manager for International Cooperation.
The 66-year-old left Ghana on or around 2 January, prosecutors say
Ghana’s former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been declared a fugitive by prosecutors over his alleged involvement in multiple corruption cases when he was in government.
Ofori-Atta had left Ghana to evade investigations, and all necessary steps would be taken to bring him back, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyabeng said.
Ofori-Atta has been accused of causing financial losses to the state, including over a controversial national cathedral, which remains a hole in the ground despite the alleged spending of $58m (£46.6m) of government money.
Ofori-Atta has not commented on the allegations. According to Agyabeng, the ex-minister’s lawyers said he was out of the country for medical reasons.
Agyabeng told a press conference that Ofori-Atta, 66, failed to attend an interview with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), despite being told he was a suspect.
Ofori-Atta left Ghana in early January, and had no intention of “willingly” returning, Agyabeng said.
The OSP was, therefore, declaring him a “wanted person”.
“He is a fugitive from justice,” the special prosecutor added.
Ofori-Atta was finance minister from January 2017 to February 2024, when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) was in power.
It lost elections in December to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
President John Mahama, who was inaugurated in January, went on to establish an investigative committee known as Operation Recover All Loot.
The committee has received over 200 complaints of corruption, amounting to more than $20bn in recoverable funds.
Mahama has directed the attorney general and minister of justice to launch investigations into these allegations, stating that Ghana will no longer be a safe haven for corruption.
However, some Ghanaians have criticised him for discontinuing cases against his former allies on trial.
Lawrence Asiamah Hanson, popularly known as Bullgod
Popular artiste manager and entertainment pundit, Bullgod, has joined the ongoing discussions following the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) declaring former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive.
In a series of posts on Facebook on February 12, 2025, Bullgod reacted to the news of Ofori-Atta being declared a fugitive and former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) CEO Mustapha Abdul-Hamid being under investigation.
In his posts, he wrote: “The presidency has been depraved, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama IS WORKING,” and “RESETTING GHANA, John Dramani Mahama is working.”
His comment joins that of various other celebrities, including Baba Sadiq, Kwame A Plus, and Kwame Dzokoto, who have also weighed in on the development.
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the OSP declared Ken Ofori-Atta a suspect in multiple corruption investigations, including cases related to the National Cathedral project, Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML), and other undisclosed matters.
During a press briefing, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng emphasised that Ofori-Atta must return to Ghana immediately to face questioning.
The announcement has since sparked mixed reactions from Ghanaians, with many sharing their views both on and off social media.
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The incident occurred after a bus was set ablaze, and the journalists arrived at the scene to report
Correspondence from North East Region
Two journalists, Dokurugu Alhassan and Tahiru Ibrahim, were brutally assaulted by military officers in Walewale in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region.
The incident occurred after a bus was set ablaze, and the journalists arrived at the scene to report on the incident.
Upon arrival, military officers began beating civilians, including travellers, indiscriminately. Despite seeking refuge under police protection, the journalists were mercilessly beaten at the Nalerigu junction in Walewale when they were returning from the scene.
The military officers demanded the journalists’ ID cards, which were provided immediately, but they further questioned why the journalists were not using cameras to prove their identity.
The officers then brutalized the journalists with wire cables and other hard objects leaving them in pain.
In a disturbing turn of events, the military advised the journalists to wear reflectors next time for easy identification instead of their valid ID cards.
The journalists have since obtained a police medical report form, but the police claim they cannot intervene in the matter as it involves military personnel acting in the line of duty.
This incident marks the second time military officers have assaulted civilians in Walewale without explaining the alleged crimes committed.
The two journalists and some residents are currently seeking medical attention after being brutally beaten.
The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has yet to condemn the unprofessional behaviour of the military.
You can also watch what an NPP MP said after OSP’s declaration of Ofori-Atta wanted below:
Dr. Hannah Louisa Bissiw, Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Hannah Louisa Bissiw as the Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund.
A source at the presidency confirmed Dr Bissiw’s appointment to the Ghana News Agency.
The Minerals Development Fund Act, 2016, (ACT 912) was passed by Parliament on the 29th of March 2016, specifically to ensure true improvement in the standard of living within Mining Communities across the country affected by mining operations.
Dr Bissiw currently serves as the National Women Organizer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
She is a former Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture and a former Member of Parliament for Tano South.
Dr Bisiw was born in Techimantia in the then Brong Ahafo Region.
She received her senior high-school education at Kumasi Girls Secondary School, and later acquired a scholarship to study in Cuba, where she graduated as a Veterinary Doctor (1999).
Upon returning to Ghana, Bissiw worked with Veterinary Hospitals and collaborated on projects between Ghana and Cuba.
In 2008 she became active in politics.
She rose from being a member of the NDC Manifesto Committee (2008) to become the Deputy Minister of State (Ministry of Water Resources, Works, and Housing (MWRWH) (2009), Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Tano South (2012 – 2017).
Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former President of the Ghana Football Association has been acquitted and discharged following the failure of ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas to testify in court.
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Some members of the group in a pose after receiving the award
Noyam African Dance Institute has been awarded at the just-ended Ghana Dance Industry (GHADI) Awards for its exceptional works and contributions to the development of African contemporary dance in Ghana.
The Ghana Dance Industry Awards aims to honour Ghanaian dance icons, groups and stakeholders who have contributed to the development of dance in the year under review.
Speaking after the event, Ghanaian choreographer and artistic director of the Noyam African Dance Institute, Nii-Tete Yartey stated that the award brings profound honour and a testament to the dedication, passion, and hard work of everyone involved in the Noyam journey.
“This recognition is not just for Noyam, but for the entire dance community in Ghana, as it highlights the importance of contemporary African dance as a vital and evolving art form. Over the past 26 years, Noyam has been at the forefront of developing and promoting contemporary African dance in Ghana.
“This dream, which began with the late Prof. Nii Yartey, has grown into a powerful genre within the repertoire of Ghanaian dance expressions. Prof. Yartey’s vision was to create a space where African dance could evolve, innovate, and inspire, and today, we see the fruits of that vision.
“This award is a celebration of his legacy and the collective efforts of all the dancers, musicians, artists, and supporters who have contributed to our growth,” he disclosed.
According to Nii-Tete Yartey, winning the award was a reminder of the responsibility that industry players carry to continue pushing the boundaries of contemporary African dance.
“This award also reinforces our commitment to artistic excellence, cultural preservation, and community engagement. It also serves as a motivation to keep inspiring the next generation of dancers and artists to dream big and work hard,” he added.
He urged young and upcoming dancers to take education seriously because education forms the foundation that will transform their careers and the entire dance industry.
“By combining your artistic skills with knowledge, you can innovate, lead, and elevate the art form to new heights. Education empowers you to understand the history, theory, and cultural significance of dance, enabling you to create work that is both meaningful and impactful.
“This award is a milestone, but it is also a call to action. Let us continue to celebrate the beauty, richness, and diversity of African culture through dance.
“Let us keep nurturing talent, fostering collaboration, and inspiring change. Together, we can ensure that contemporary African dance remains a vibrant and dynamic force in Ghana and beyond. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey, and here’s to many more years of growth, innovation, and excellence,” Mr. Yartey emphasised.
The scammers look for workers with skills in the languages of those who are targeted for cyber-fraud
More than 250 people from 20 nationalities who had been working in telecom fraud centres in Myanmar’s Karen State have been released by an ethnic armed group and brought to Thailand.
The workers, more than half of whom were from African or Asian nations, were received by the Thai army, and are being assessed to find out if they were victims of human trafficking.
Last week Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met Chinese leader Xi Jinping and promised to shut down the scam centres which have proliferated along the Thai-Myanmar border.
Her government has stopped access to power and fuel from the Thai side of the border, and toughened up banking and visa rules to try to prevent scam operators from using Thailand as a transit country for moving workers and cash.
Some opposition MPs in Thailand have been pushing for this kind of action for the past two years.
Foreign workers are typically lured to these scam centres by offers of good salaries, or in some cases tricked into thinking they will be doing different work in Thailand, not Myanmar.
The scammers look for workers with skills in the languages of those who are targeted for cyber-fraud, usually English and Chinese.
They are pressed into conducting online criminal activity, ranging from love scams known as “pig butchering” and crypto fraud, to money laundering and illegal gambling.
Some are willing to do the work, but others are forced to stay, with release only possible if their families pay large ransoms. Some of those who have escaped have described being tortured.
The released foreign workers were handed over by the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army, DKBA, one of several armed factions which control territory inside Karen State.
These armed groups have been accused of allowing the scam compounds to operate under their protection, and of tolerating the widespread abuse of trafficking victims who are forced to work in the compounds.
The Myanmar government has been unable to extend its control over much of Karen State since independence in 1948.
On Tuesday, Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation, which is similar to the US FBI, requested arrest warrants for three commanders of another armed group known as the Karen National Army.
The warrants included Saw Chit Thu, the Karen warlord who struck a deal in 2017 with a Chinese company to build Shwe Kokko, a new city believed to be largely funded by scams.
The BBC visited Shwe Kokko at the invitation of Yatai, the company which built the city.
Yatai says there are no more scams in Shwe Kokko. It has put up huge billboards all over town proclaiming, in Chinese, Burmese and English, that forced labour is not allowed, and that “online businesses” should leave.
But we were told by local people that the scam business was still running, and interviewed a worker who had been employed in one.
Like the DKBA, Saw Chit Thu broke away from the main Karen insurgent group, the KNU, in 1994, and allied himself to the Myanmar military.
Under pressure from Thailand and China, both Saw Chit Thu and the DKBA have said they are expelling the scam businesses from their territories.
The DKBA commander contacted a Thai member of parliament on Tuesday to arrange the handover of the 260 workers.
They included 221 men and 39 women, from Ethiopia, Kenya, the Philippines, Malaysia, Pakistan, China, Indonesia, Taiwan, Nepal, Uganda, Laos, Burundi, Brazil, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Tanzania, Sir Lanka, India, Ghana and Cambodia.
Koforidua, Feb. 13, GNA – Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, the Eastern Regional Minister, has met staff of the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) on her assumption of duty at Koforidua.
Addressing the staff, she said ” I am appreciative of you all for what you have done at the RCC over the years. And I hope to continue from where my predecessor left off, bearing in mind the vision of President Mahama; that we shall embark on a series of activities and programmes aimed at resetting the country to build the Ghana we want.”
During the familiarisation, Mr. Yaw Adu Asamoah, Eastern Regional Coordinating Director, presented the handing over notes of the former Regional Minister to Mrs. Awatey.
She outlined some development projects aimed to improve quality education and health care, expand access to mobile telecommunications with the rural telephony project.
Mining responsibly such that forests, lands and water bodies are protected.
Also, she would improve water and sanitation issues by providing quality and safe drinking water to people, improve security situation to make sure lives are protected, and crime is reduced to the minimum.
The Minister said ” employment for the youth is key for me, and we’ll take steps to make that a reality.
” We would have to do a lot more on our roads because we look forward to a region with expanded access to our farming communities so that foodstuffs can move easily to our market centres,” she added.
She urged the staff to adhere to ethical standards and moral principles to achieve the mission and vision of the coordinating council.
Ogidi Brown, the former manager of musician Fameye, has alleged that the artiste has cut him off their YouTube earnings and other streaming revenues.
He made the allegation in a TikTok video to explain why he recently cursed Fameye.
Ogidi Brown explained that despite forgiving Fameye in 2020 after a dispute, he later discovered that Fameye had reported him to YouTube and other streaming platforms, alleging ownership of songs like “Nothing I Get” and three others. This action resulted in Ogidi Brown losing his monthly earnings, which previously ranged from $50 to $100. He emphasized that these earnings were the result of his hard work and investment.
The situation has also affected Ogidi Brown’s reputation on streaming platforms, as they now perceive him as infringing on another artist’s work.
He attempted to resolve the issue by reaching out to Fameye on Snapchat but was met with insults. Despite these challenges, Ogidi Brown refrained from speaking out until Fameye mentioned him in a recent interview, prompting his public response.
“It seems people didn’t understand what I said in my previous video. It’s not about forgiveness because I have forgiven him. In 2020, I forgave him after we went to Antoa. He didn’t even pay me what was due, but I still forgave him. However, early last year, I received messages from YouTube and other streaming platforms about copyright issues. When I investigated, I found that Fameye had reported me, claiming that songs like Nothing I Get and three others were his.”
He continued, “I used to earn about $50 to $100 monthly from these platforms, but I’ve lost everything because of his complaint. He’s the one claiming ownership of the money, despite all my hard work and investment. And now, he wants me to be happy about this,” he narrated.
The information gathered from reports indicates the former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Gifty Oware-Mensah has reportedly fled the country after NPP lost power in the 2024 elections.
According to the reports, the Ghana Football Association(GFA) is set to run a by-election and elect a new EXCO member to fill the position of female football rep on the executive council of the GFA.
Edward Abambire Bawa, the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has been reassigned as the Group CEO of GOIL, effective immediately.
Mr. Bawa confirmed the development in a Facebook post earlier today February 12, 2025, stating, “I have been reassigned to GOIL as Group CEO, effective immediately, as part of the President’s broader energy sector strategy.”
This reassignment comes just weeks after Mr Bawa was appointed Acting CEO of GNPC on January 17, 2025.
His initial appointment followed Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 10(2) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Act.
At the time, the President’s office indicated that the final appointment would be confirmed after consultations between the Energy Minister and the Public Services Commission.
Mr Bawa, a former Member of Parliament for the Bongo Constituency (2017–2024), brings extensive experience to his new role at GOIL.
He previously served as Head of Communication for the World Bank’s oil and gas capacity-building project at the Ministry of Petroleum in Accra.
He holds an MBA in Business Finance from the University of Liverpool and has completed postgraduate studies at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) President, Ben Nunoo Mensah, has highlighted the importance of weightlifting in Ghana’s sports landscape.
He added that the sport has significant potential for winning more medals for Ghana and deserves greater attention and investment in his speech delivered at the unveiling of the renovated National Weightlifting Training Centre. (Click highlighted text to read full story)
The former chairman of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation also emphasized that it is often the lesser-financed sports that have put Ghana on the global stage.
“Weightlifting has the potential to bring home multiple medals. A weightlifter can win as many as 13 medals in one competition and it is these so-called least-financed sports that have consistently raised Ghana’s flag at international competitions.”
“All that these lesser-known sports need is just one percent of what we invest in our national football team-the Black Stars-, and they deserve it, so if we focus solely on developing football at the expense of talents in other sports, we are essentially telling young boys and girls that if their talent isn’t in football, they have no place in Ghana,”
In a world where cultural cuisine transcends borders, it’s no wonder that Ghanaian actor Eddie Nartey, known for his engaging roles in film and television, captured the attention of many when he recently shared his frustration about the cost of a traditional Ghanaian dish upon relocating to Canada. The story has sparked conversations about the true value of cultural identity and the sometimes shocking realities of living abroad.
Eddie Nartey, a household name in Ghana, is known not only for his stellar performances but also for his deep connection to his roots. After establishing a successful acting career, he made the bold decision to relocate to Canada, seeking new opportunities and experiences. However, it seems that the shift to a new country has come with unexpected challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining a connection with his Ghanaian culture through its food.
Recently, Eddie shared a humorous yet relatable incident on social media that has since gone viral. In a video filled with animated expressions, he recounted buying a small portion of Ga Kenkey—a beloved Ghanaian delicacy made from fermented corn dough—for a staggering GH₵50 (approximately CAD 6.50). His incredulous reaction to the price was a mix of disbelief and frustration, as he recalled how this dish is often enjoyed back home at a fraction of the cost.
For many Ghanaians, Kenkey is more than just food; it evokes memories of home, family gatherings, and shared traditions. Eddie’s plight resonated widely, as many understood how the appreciation for these precious dishes could be tainted by the exorbitant prices once living abroad. His video brought laughter, but it also sparked discussions about the challenges faced by expatriates in maintaining their cultural identity while adapting to new surroundings.
The incident has also shed light on the broader issue of food prices and the challenges faced by immigrants when searching for a taste of home. As global citizens, many are willing to pay a premium for cultural cuisine that reminds them of their roots, yet the reality can be disheartening. Eddie’s experience serves as a reminder of the importance of shared culinary heritage and the potential distance one feels when living away from home.
Despite the comedic tone of his frustration, Eddie Nartey’s message is clear: the cost of connecting with one’s culture in a foreign land can sometimes feel overwhelming. Nonetheless.
African print outfits, often crafted from vibrant fabrics like Ankara, kente, and batik, have become a global fashion trend. Known for their bold colors, intricate patterns, and cultural significance, African prints are now embraced worldwide, transcending borders and influencing mainstream fashion. Whether you’re looking for a chic everyday outfit or something more extravagant for a special occasion, African print outfits offer a unique blend of tradition and modern style. Here are some standout African print outfits that are perfect for any wardrobe.
1. Ankara Dresses
Ankara dresses are one of the most popular choices when it comes to African print outfits. Available in a variety of styles, from flowy maxi dresses to more structured bodycon designs, these dresses offer endless versatility. The rich, colorful patterns of Ankara fabric make these dresses perfect for both casual and formal events. Whether it’s a simple shift dress or a high-low hemline design, Ankara dresses are perfect for expressing individuality while staying stylish.
2. Kente Tops and Blouses
Kente, a traditional fabric from West Africa, is renowned for its intricate, symbolic patterns and bold colors. Kente tops and blouses, often paired with jeans, skirts, or trousers, offer a modern take on this classic fabric. A Kente blouse can instantly elevate any outfit with its intricate patterns and luxurious feel. Pair a Kente top with slim-fit jeans or a high-waisted skirt for a chic, contemporary look.
3. African Print Skirts
African print skirts, from pencil skirts to voluminous A-line designs, are a fantastic way to incorporate traditional fabrics into a modern wardrobe. These skirts are often worn with a simple top or a matching blouse to create a striking and balanced outfit. Whether you’re opting for a knee-length pencil skirt or a full-length maxi, the vibrant prints can be styled to suit both casual and formal occasions.
4. African Print Jumpsuits
For a bold, statement-making look, an African print jumpsuit is a must-try. These one-piece outfits, often designed with a fitted bodice and wide-legged trousers, offer a sleek and stylish silhouette. The fusion of vibrant prints with the modern cut of a jumpsuit creates a unique fashion-forward look, perfect for parties, events, or evening outings. Add some heels and statement accessories, and you’re ready to turn heads.
5. African Print Blazers and Jackets
Incorporating African prints into outerwear is a trend that has gained significant popularity. African print blazers and jackets can instantly add character and personality to an outfit. Pair a colorful Ankara print blazer with tailored trousers or a pencil skirt for a powerful office look, or wear it over a casual ensemble for an added pop of style. These blazers often feature bold, geometric patterns or florals that transform a classic silhouette into something extraordinary.
6. African Print Pants and Trousers
African print pants are perfect for a laid-back, yet stylish look. Whether you prefer wide-leg trousers, fitted pants, or palazzo styles, the vivid patterns of African prints bring any pair of pants to life. These pants can be paired with a simple solid-colored top to balance the boldness of the print, making them perfect for casual weekends, brunches, or even work attire.
7. African Print Headwraps and Accessories
No African print outfit is complete without the right accessories. Headwraps made from colorful Ankara or kente fabric are a stylish and cultural way to finish off your look. These accessories, along with other statement pieces like beaded jewelry or printed scarves, help tie the outfit together and make a bold fashion statement.
Conclusion
African print outfits are the perfect fusion of culture, tradition, and modern fashion. With their vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and versatility, these outfits offer a unique and stylish way to embrace cultural heritage. Whether you’re wearing a sleek Ankara dress, a bold kente top, or stylish African print pants, there’s an African print outfit for every occasion. So, why not step into a world of color and creativity and check out these stunning African print styles for your next fashion adventure?
Legendary Nigerian musician, 2Face Idibia, has announced a marriage plan with Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru.
He made his plan known a few days after announcing his divorce from Annie, his wife.
Earlier reports indicated that 2Face appeared during a plenary session at the Edo State House of Assembly on Monday, created scenes amid his ongoing divorce saga.
The speculations suggested that Natasha might have been the reason for his separation from his wife.
However, addressing the rumours of his romantic relationship with Natasha on Wednesday morning, the musician declared his love for her.
2Face in a now trending video shared on his Instagram page, clarified that his love for Natasha has nothing to do with his divorce from Annie.
“Honourable Natasha has been dragged, called all sorts of names and has been labelled as a home breaker. She is a young, brilliant and amazing woman.
“She has nothing to do with what’s happening between me and Annie. But everybody trying to allegedly want to rope her into everything. Yes, I love her. I want to marry her,” he said.
The Ashanti Caucus in Parliament has condemned the violent actions that took place on February 11, 2025 at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council during the vote counting for the Ashanti Region’s representative to the Council of State.
Addressing the media in Parliament, the caucus, led by Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, expressed his outrage over what he called a “lawless and disgraceful” act.
He revealed that a group of thugs, allegedly affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and led by Ofori Boadu, also known as Zuba—rumoured to be the NDC’s nominee for the Kumasi Mayor position—stormed the vote counting centre.
According to the Ashanti Caucus, in a brazen act of violence, they forcefully seized the ballot box, attempting to disrupt the election in progress.
The caucus said at the time of the attack, Nana Nkansah Boadu, one of the contenders, was in the lead with 49 votes out of 86.
Mr. Ampratwum-Sarpong, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Mampong, suggested that the interruption occurred as a result of Boadu’s commanding lead, with the assailants seeking to manipulate the process in favour of their preferred candidate.
The MP questioned the NDC’s commitment to democracy, asking, “Is this the democracy that the Mahama-led government claims to uphold? Is this what the NDC stands for in governance?”
He indicated that the Ashanti caucus would not tolerate such actions that undermine the democratic process, pledging to fight against the subversion of the people’s will through violence and intimidation.
The Ashanti caucus called for the immediate arrest of those responsible for the disruption, including Zuba, and demanded they face the full force of the law.
“Ghana is governed by laws, not by thugs,” Mr. Ampratwum-Sarpong declared.
The Ashanti caucus also urged for the prompt resumption of the electoral process, ensuring that the election could continue fairly and without further interference.
Standard Chartered Bank’s recent Market Outlook event has received resounding praise from clients, with many hailing it as the best-in-class wealth and investment forum in Ghana.
The event, held at Kempinski Hotel in Accra, brought together clients, senior executives and experts from the bank to engage on its Market Outlook Report.
The report is a comprehensive publication that provides in-depth analysis of global and local economic trends, financial markets and investment strategies for the year ahead. It serves as a guide for clients, investors and businesses to make informed decisions based on expert forecasts and data-driven insights.
Clients described the forum as “exceptional,” emphasising its relevance in the wake of renewed investor confidence. The sessions covered a wide range of topics, including emerging market opportunities, wealth growth and protection strategies, currency outlooks and strategic asset allocation, all tailored to meet the evolving needs of affluent and high-net-worth individuals.
“Standard Chartered’s Market Outlook wasn’t just another event; it was a masterclass in wealth management. The resources shared were timely, practical and incredibly beneficial,” said a participant at the forum.
The event’s interactive format allowed clients to engage directly with financial experts, ask critical questions and explore investment strategies aligned with the current economic landscape.
According to another client, “In a time when clarity is key, Standard Chartered has set the gold standard. The depth of analysis and the quality of insights provided were unmatched. This is exactly what anyone looking to grow and protect their wealth in Ghana needs.”
Standard Chartered’s commitment to delivering value-added services through thought leadership continues to position the bank as a trusted partner in wealth creation and preservation.
The bank continues to help clients identify sustainable investment approaches that best match their personal values and risk appetites. As clients look ahead into this year, many have expressed confidence in leveraging the insights gained from the Market Outlook to navigate new opportunities.
Omoni Oboli and her husband Nnamdi Oboli opened up about their marriage.
In a recent episode of Pulse Fun Facts, they shared their experiences since getting married, discussing the challenges they encountered and the keys to their enduring relationship.
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli and her husband Nnamdi Oboli opened up about their marriage.
Ken Ofori Atta
Isaac Adongo, the Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament (MP) has boldly stated that the former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta was the biggest enemy of Ghana’s economy.
According to Isaac Adongo, Ken Ofori-Atta robbed the people of Ghana of their peace and happiness.
He noted that Ken Ofori Atta was the one who embarrassed Ghana globally with a debt restructuring.
The OSP Kissi Agyabeng declared Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive for failing to appear for interrogation into corruption-related investigations.
A project dubbed Women’s Innovation for Sustainable Enterprises (WISE) which benefitted 14,123 women directly has come to an end.
Implemented by Plan International Ghana, as one of four projects under the Global Affairs Canada’s Innovation for Women’s Economic Empowerment in Ghana (IWEEG) initiative, the project was implemented in the Northern, Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions and was aimed at increased realisation of rights to economic empowerment, well-being and inclusive economic growth for women.
The five-year project directly targeted 12,641 women aged 19 to 55 with 4,046 women to receive agricultural and green business support and indirectly targeted 156,609 people of which 86 per cent were females.
The project had two local partners, Urbanet GH and the Women Integrated Development Organisation (WIDO), as well as other partners from the private and government sectors and 11 Women Rights Organisations (WROs).
The prject was among other things also aimed at strengthening women’s participation in savings groups that provide gender equality, life skills, and business management support in addition to access to financial resources
It was also to build a supportive family and community environment that reinforces women’s role in economic activities, linking women entrepreneurs with women’s rights organisations that can offer peer support and networking and promote women’s economic empowerment through advocacy and influencing
The project also helped to establish women-friendly business hubs including solar-powered hubs to provide a “one-stop-shop” for women entrepreneurs to access gender-responsive business services to start and grow small enterprises as well as provide skills and start-up capital to support women in agribusiness and green business.
The project helped in positioning women-owned businesses to attract and assess credit facilities; as well as improve data sharing, market information and linkages between service providers and stakeholders, including through innovative digital platforms.
Close-out ceremony
At a close-out ceremony in Accra, the Country Director, Plan International Ghana, Constant Tchona said the WISE project asserts that the realisation of economic rights for women was a foundational key contributing to observed improvements in well-being, livelihoods, and healthy family relationships among women, their families, and their communities.
The project he said was another convincing example of the transformation that takes place at the household level when women are supported with an enabling environment to fully participate in economic activities.
Citing a World Bank article “Breaking the ‘Grass Ceiling’: Empowering Women Farmers,” published in March 2018, it said women make up almost half of the agricultural labor force in developing countries, but their productivity was limited by barriers to finance, access to inputs, extension services, and land rights.
He said women’s equal access to land, affordable financial services, and the realisation of their economic rights must be prioritised to achieve economic justice and equality for women adding that investing in women’s economic empowerment sets a direct path toward gender equality, poverty eradication, and inclusive economic growth.
Mr Tchona said the project used Plan International’s life-cycle approach to women’s economic empowerment, which was a holistic methodology aimed at creating an enabling environment for women’s full participation in economic activities explaining that using this approach, WISE worked with partners to implement interventions that sought to reduce barriers for women by addressing social norms, gender inequality, and their links to economic empowerment, provide market-relevant education, training, and skills development, increase access to productive resources, financial inclusion, and digital inclusion among girls and young women, reduce female unpaid care and domestic work among others.
Gender equality matters
The Director, Ghana Programme, High Commission of Canada to Ghana, , Kathleen Flynn Dapaah, in a remark, said the project was successfully implemented due to Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) as it was the fundamental underpinning all of Canada’s development work worldwide.
“We believe that gender equality matters, and that the empowerment of women are central to ending poverty, promoting prosperity and ensuring peace”.
The Chief Executive Officer, Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Seth Twum-Akwaboah in a remark also said at the heart of sustainable development lied a fundamental truth which was that “when rights are realised, growth is inevitable” saying that the WISE initiative had been a testament to this principle, proving that when women have access to opportunities, resources, and an enabling environment, they thrive—and when they thrive, entire communities benefit.
The AGI he said played a crucial role in mentoring 51 selected women, by guiding them through business development strategies, and providing them with the necessary industry insights and networking opportunities.
“At AGI, we believe that empowering women entrepreneurs is key to strengthening Ghana’s economy. Through our mentorship programmes, advocacy efforts, and industry partnerships, we have worked to ensure that these women receive the support, visibility, and resources needed to scale their businesses and create sustainable enterprises.
At the close-out programme some of the women who benefited from the project testified of how WISE has transformed their lives while others also brought some of their products to sale at an exhibition.
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has provided explanations regarding the discontinuation of criminal proceedings against more than 10 individuals who were being prosecuted under the erstwhile Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government.
Almost all of these cases involved former appointees from President John Dramani Mahama’s first term.
He has withdrawn the case against Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who was being prosecuted for causing financial loss to the state, as well as cases involving Mahama’s former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama; former COCOBOD CEO, Dr. Stephen Opuni; and former Minister for Works and Housing, Alhaji Collins Dauda, among others.
Read his full text below:
Press Conference by Honourable Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, Attorney General and Minister of Justice on Justifications for Decision to Drop Charges in Certain Criminal Prosecutions
Accra, February 12, 2025
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media:
Upon assumption of office as the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, I have taken decisions on certain prosecutions that were instituted by my predecessors, the Honourable Gloria Akuffo and the Honourable Godfred Yeboah Dame.
Specifically, I decided to drop the criminal charges laid against certain persons including those who served in the Government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that left office in January 2017. I did so mindful of the fact that I am serving in a government that came to power on the back of promises of exacting accountability from everyone who has served or is serving in public office. I am here today to account to my fellow citizens for the decisions I have taken so far.
As Attorney General, I am keenly aware that the prosecutorial authority vested in me under article 88 of the Constitution is discretionary in nature and is subject to the constitutional requirements set out in articles 296 of the Constitution.
The import of these constitutional requirements is that, in the exercise of my prosecutorial power, I must not only act reasonably and fairly and comply with all the requirements imposed on me by law but also, I must be candid with those whose life and liberty depend on my decisions.
In addition, the Constitution requires that my decision to prosecute should not be “capricious or biased whether by resentment, prejudice or personal dislike”.
Before taking any of the decisions I am about to explain, I consulted widely:
1. I had several briefings from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on each of the cases. Where I disagreed with her, I made my disagreement known to her with reasons.
2. I spoke to the defense lawyers in each case and, again, where there were disagreements, as for instance in the banking clean-up cases which I shall deal with shortly, I made my views known to the lawyers.
3. I spoke to some of the investigators involved in the cases at hand to get a sense of what they found during their investigations of the cases.
4. Finally, I met with and discussed the banking sector cases with at least one of the receivers involved in these cases. I have scheduled a meeting with the second receiver.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media:
The traditional view within the legal profession has always been that the Attorney General owes nobody an explanation for his decision to enter a nolle prosequi (Latin for “there shall be no prosecution”) or terminate a prosecution. But that view does not comport with the architecture of our Constitution, and I absolutely disagree with it. As ably articulated by Pwamang JSC in his concurring opinion in Gregory Afoko vrs Attorney General, Suit No. J1/8/2019, Supreme Court, 19th June 2019, at p. 20:
“The decisions to prosecute and to terminate prosecution of suspected offenders is a matter of immense public interest. Furthermore, it affects the rights of the suspected offenders who may be compelled to suffer the indignation of prosecution when there is seriously no point in mounting prosecution on the facts of the case. It is because of these considerations that the modern trend in democracies is for prosecutorial authorities to be open about the factors on which they take the decisions to initiate or terminate prosecutions.”
Therefore, my decision to be open and transparent about the factors animating the entry of nolle prosequi in some cases and withdrawal of others is not only because I wish to avoid accusations of partiality and or capitulation to political pressure but also to comply with the constitutional requirements stated in article 296 of the Constitution. Moreso, in the best ethics of the legal profession, every lawyer is mandated to act in the best interest of his client and no lawyer worth his or her salt will purport to act in the best interest of the client by doing so on the blindside of the client.
As Attorney General, my only client is the Republic of Ghana represented by its sovereign people. And as stated above, I intend to provide the reasons for my decisions in the cases in which I have either entered a nolle prosequi or withdrawn the charges laid against the accused persons involved to my fellow citizens who have entrusted this power to me through the President of the Republic.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media:
Before I proceed to assign the reasons for my decision in each of the cases, I wish to crave your indulgence to provide a brief explanation of the technical difference between the entry of a nolle prosequi and the withdrawal of charges. The power to enter a nolle prosequi is contained in section 54 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30). Pursuant to this provision, the Attorney General may enter a nolle prosequi at any stage of a criminal trial.
The statute does not itself require the Attorney General to provide any reasons for his decision to abate proceedings by entering the nolle prosequi. However, as I have made clear above, the constitutional principles in article 296 impose an obligation on the Attorney General to be candid in the exercise of discretionary power and I cannot fathom how one can be candid without explaining one’s actions.
When a nolle prosequi is used by the Attorney General to terminate proceedings in a criminal trial, he reserves the right to bring fresh charges against the accused person in the future. In contrast, the Attorney General may terminate criminal proceedings by withdrawing the charges against an accused person pursuant to section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30).
Where the charges are withdrawn after the prosecution has closed its case, then the legal effect of the withdrawal is that the accused is deemed to have been acquitted and discharged. So, in all the cases in which I have withdrawn the charges against the accused persons, and the prosecution has closed its case, those accused persons are considered to have been acquitted and discharged.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media:
My decision to terminate the criminal trials was animated in the main by three factors. The first was that for ethical and professional reasons, I could not in good conscience continue to prosecute some of the cases. The second was that, for some of the cases, my own review and analysis of the charges showed clearly that the charges were defective, and some were filed against the promptings of plain commonsense.
The third reason was that, in some of the cases, the evidence led so far showed that there was reasonable doubt as to the guilt of the accused persons and no prosecutor should continue to pursue a case in the face of overwhelming doubt regarding the guilt of the accused.
Also, it is important to highlight the fact that in most of the cases in which I have terminated proceedings, the conduct of some of the individual judges left much to be desired. I will deal with the issue of judicial conduct in my concluding remarks. Suffice it to say that it raises the specter of lack of fairness in criminal proceedings where a judge is seen to be overly hostile to the accused and unreservedly deferential to the prosecution.
Now to my first substantive reason for dropping charges in some of the cases. As noted above, for purely ethical and professional reasons, I could not in good conscience continue to exercise my prosecutorial authority under article 88(3) in some of the cases. These cases were the Republic v. Cassiel Ato Forson & Another and Republic v. Ofosu Ampofo & Another.
This is because I was deeply involved as counsel in these two cases. In the case of Republic v. Ato Forson, I was not counsel of record but my junior partner, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo was. As a team, we discussed our case strategy in chambers, and I was involved in reviewing legal arguments and in some instances authoring some of the arguments that we filed. I believed then and still believe now that the Honourable Ato Forson was the victim of a political witch-hunt and that he had no case to answer in that trial.
That position was vindicated by the erudite judgment of the Court of Appeal which ruled that the trial court erred in calling upon the accused persons to mount their defence. When the then Attorney General vowed to file an appeal and actually went ahead to do so, I took the view that it was done to save face and that there was not a scintilla of merit to his appeal. Indeed, the appeal was, to say the least, incompetent.
My involvement in the case of Republic v. Ofosu Ampofo & Another is a matter of public record. At the initial stages of the trial, I was on record as counsel with the venerable Tony Lithur and my former boss, the Honourable Marietta Brew. It was our position as a team that the charges against the Honourable Ofosu Ampofo were trumped up and motivated purely by politics. I still stand by that view.
Ethically, a prosecutor should and must have the courage of his convictions and must remain fearless to stand by those convictions even in the face of a severe storm of public criticism. Strident criticism should not be reason why a self-respecting prosecutor must abandon his professional convictions in favor of political praise.
So, I am owning up to stand by the professional decision I took that in my current position as Attorney General, and the prosecutor for that matter, I was not going to suddenly recant my position and continue to prosecute the accused persons in the two cases. No new evidence has been presented to me upon assumption of office as Attorney General to cause me to abandon my professional convictions.
As an aside, in any decent constitutional democracy, the disgraceful and unethical conduct of the former Attorney General in interfering with a key witness who also happened to be the second accused in the Ato Forson case should have resulted automatically in a mistrial. But let us leave that for another day.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media:
The second reason why I dropped the charges in some of the cases, as I stated above, is that the charges were defective and, upon careful scrutiny, were filed against the promptings of plain commonsense. In the case of the Republic v. Collins Dauda & Others, for instance, the first accused was charged with misapplying public property (funds) in the sum of Two Hundred Million United States Dollars (USD200million).
In laying the charges, the prosecution failed and or neglected to take account of the basic fact that it was part of that US$200m that was used to construct the houses at Saglemi. In other words, the value of that built environment is, in my considered opinion, a key determinant of how much of the total sum was allegedly misapplied by the Honourable Collins Dauda. Discounting the value of the built environment renders the charge defective.
The prosecution in this case also failed and or neglected to take account of payments that were made by other Ministers who took office after the Honourable Collins Dauda. For instance, the Honourable Atta Akyea as Minister of Works and Housing approved a payment to the tune of US$5million in 2017. That ought to have been considered in determining the value of state funds that the Honourable Collins Dauda had misapplied.
In criminal law, an accused is entitled to know with precision the crime that he has committed and the burden that he must discharge in order to prove his innocence. This is basic criminal jurisprudence and the charges in this case failed to meet the standard of precision required to put an accused person on notice of his criminal liability.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media:
The third reason why I dropped the charges in some of the cases was that the evidence adduced so far fell significantly short of what was required to convict the accused and yet the state pressed on with the prosecution. I consider that to be a total waste of state resources. As noted by Pwamang JSC in Afoko v. Attorney General, the prosecution may enter a nolle prosequi in situations where upon review of the proceedings, the Attorney General detects fatal flaws in the case which may lead to the acquittal of an accused person. In other words, a nolle prosequi may be entered to avoid a possible verdict against the prosecution.
My review of some of the cases certainly revealed fatal flaws in the case of the prosecution. A few examples are in order. In two of the banking trials still on-going, I took the decision to withdraw the charges against Johnson Pundit Asiama for the simple reason that in the course of my review of the cases, my attention was drawn to an internal memo prepared by the Prosecutions Division of the Department for the attention of the former Attorney General which recommended that the charges against him be dropped.
Note that Johnson Pundit Asiama was charged with contravention of the Bank of Ghana Act for granting a facility of Ghs300million to Universal Merchant Bank and for causing financial loss to the state in the sum of Ghs150million. The internal memo concluded as follows:
“A study of the facts of the case indicates that the initial facility of Ghs300 million has been recovered, leaving GHS150 million outstanding. The Office has confirmed from the Bank of Ghana (through Mr. Alexander Taah, PW2), that the interest from the outstanding amount is presently being serviced by UMB Bank. Mr. Taah also indicated that UMB has an amount of GHS150 million locked up with CBG. It is expected that when the said sum is released to UMB, the loan amount for which A3 [Johnson Pundit Asiama] was charged with causing financial loss will be repaid to the Bank of Ghana. This therefore may render the charges proffered against A3 moot, leading to his discharge.”
Obviously, the former Attorney General failed to act on these recommendations which were made to him by the Prosecutions Division. If he disagreed with the recommendations, I am unable to say but I agree with them. Based upon these recommendations, I dropped the charges against Johnson Pundit Asiama in both the Unibank and UT Bank cases. In coming to this decision, I am fortified by the Rule 40(2)(a) of the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct and Etiquette) Rules, 2020 (L.I. 2423) which provides that, in a criminal case, a prosecutor shall refrain from prosecuting a charge that the prosecutor knows is not supported by the facts.
But note that I have not yet dropped the charges against the remaining accused persons because I am currently in discussions with the receivers in order to understand the financial implications of any decision I may take in these cases.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media:
My third reason for dropping the charges was that, in some of the cases, the evidence led so far showed that there was reasonable doubt as to the guilt of the accused persons and, as stated earlier, the ethics of the legal profession mandate that a prosecutor should not continue to pursue a case in the face of overwhelming doubt regarding the guilt of the accused. In other words, where a charge is not supported by the facts and evidence, a prosecutor is ethically enjoined to drop the charges.
In the case of Republic v. Stephen Opuni & Another, the entire case was built around the fact that an untested liquid fertilizer, Lithovit fertilizer, was purchased by COCOBOD and further that this fertilizer was not efficacious. In the event, according to the case of the state, all sums of money spent by COCOBOD to purchase this fertilizer caused a financial loss to the state.
Rather strangely, not a single farmer was called by the Prosecution to prove this fact. On the contrary, officials at COCOCBOD who were invited by the investigators, gave statements to the effect that Lithovit fertilizer was one of the most effective fertilizers purchased by COCOBOD and that farmers preferred this Lithovit fertilizer to the granular fertilizer. More importantly, in the course of the investigation, COCOBOD took statements from two farmers. Whiles 1 (one) stated that he did not see any significant change on his farm, the second farmer stated that after using Lithovit fertilizer, he saw a significant increase in yield, and that Lithovit fertilizer is a very good fertilizer.
Again, in the course of the trial, the defence tended an official report from COCOBOD which covered field visits by COCOBOD officials. The report, which was tendered, is to the effect that Lithovit fertilizer is a very good fertilizer and that farmers actually preferred Lithovit fertilizer to other fertilizers and was the fertilizer of choice in areas in which Lithovit fertilizer was supplied. This is clear evidence that contrary to the case of the Prosecution, the use of Lithovit fertilizer rather increased yield. The farmers who used Lithovit fertilizer, including the then national best farmer, in their evidence testified that Lithovit fertilizer use increased their yield and that Lithovit fertilizer is a good fertilizer.
During the course of their investigations, the investigators had two reports from Ghana Standards Authority on Lithovit fertilizer. The first report, which was later confirmed to have been done at the cosmetics department (the department which doesn’t have the mandate to test lithovit) of the Ghana Standards Authority, indicated that the sample of Lithovit fertilizer submitted for testing did not have any fertilizer ingredient in it.
This finding was challenged by the accused persons and the investigators, together with representatives of COCOBOD, and the suppliers of Lithovit fertilizer took a second sample from the warehouse of COCOBOD. This sample which was again tested by the same Ghana Standard Authority, but this time, by the proper department with the mandate to test fertilizers, concluded that the samples taken was the fertilizer and that the fertilizer was efficacious.
Furthermore, it is interesting to note that in this case, the complainant Dr. Adu Ampomah who was the 3rd prosecuting witness, PW3, lied under oath, to implicate the accused persons for which reason a perjury application was filed by Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni against him. The then trial judge, Justice Honyenuga, for reasons which are totally unacceptable, did not hear the application, but rather stated that hearing the application would prejudice hearing of the main case. He therefore adjourned the application until the conclusion of the case. This is most unacceptable because in a criminal trial it is important to hold the scale of justice evenly and any doubt raised must inure to the benefit of the accused.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media and my fellow country men and women:
The judiciary in our country is independent under the Constitution. In the context of criminal justice, judges demonstrate their independence by remaining neutral and impartial arbiters in disputes between the state and individual citizens. The scales of justice must be held in a delicate balance between the obligation of the state to prosecute crime and the right of the accused to a fair trial. Conduct by judges that undermines the fair trial rights of citizens should be concerning to the prosecution.
Without meaning to impugn the integrity of any of the judges who were involved in the cases in respect of which I have either entered a nolle prosequi or withdrawn the charges, I am deeply concerned not only about the conduct of some of the judges but also concerned about the fact that the executive branch took certain actions that could be reasonably interpreted as inducements to convict the accused persons. An ethical prosecutor must endeavor to protect the innocent and convict the guilty and one cannot do so if the judiciary is not impartial.
When Justice Honyenuga single-handedly expunged otherwise exculpatory evidence from the record in the Opuni case and then proceeded to rule that the accused had a case to answer in his ruling on their submission of no-case, he was far from portraying a vraisemblance of neutrality. Indeed, he directly undermined the fair trial rights of the accused persons. Again, when, in accordance with law and practice, Justice Anokye Gyimah decided he was going to hold a de novo trial in the same Opuni case, he was instantly transferred to Kumasi and the case was allocated to a new judge who then proceeded to adopt the proceedings.
Also, the decisions by the executive branch of government to promote some judges who were sitting on some of the cases is very concerning. The perception whether true or not is that the promotion may be an inducement to convict the accused persons.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media and my fellow country men and women:
In conclusion, I wish to make it clear that I did not take these decisions lightly. As I indicated above, I consulted widely and reviewed the files diligently before coming to a decision on each of the cases. You would note that in some cases, such as the SSNIT case and the banking cases, I withdrew charges against some of the accused persons while others are under consideration. I am keenly aware of the need to balance the public interest against the interests and rights of the accused persons.
Also, as Attorney General, I take absolute responsibility for all the decisions taken so far. I am not under any instructions or pressure to discontinue any case or to bring charges against one. Those who are in a haste to tag the President as a clearing agent should hasten slowly because he is not responsible for prosecutions and has not directed me to drop any case. Moreover, with the exception of one charge of bribery in the Opuni matter in respect of which no evidence was led, none of the persons affected by my decisions so far has looted state resources.
There is a gulf of difference between the offense of causing financial loss to the state and the offenses of bribery, corruption or that of using public office for private gain. In the latter offenses, the individual charged can be accurately labelled as looters; in the former it would be thoroughly unfair and defamatory to label the accused as persons who have looted state resources.
Thank you and God bless you.
MAG/MA
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Germany-based Ghanaian socialite, Turey, has detailed how she had three abortions before attaining the age of seventeen.
In a discussion on Angel TV on February 12, 2025, Turey explained that she had her first abortion at the age of fourteen while in a boarding school in Ghana.
She also detailed how she aborted two different pregnancies while in senior high school.
“In secondary school, I got pregnant twice. During my third pregnancy, my mother got fed up and wanted me to abort it. So, I told her if I would, then she should allow me to stay with her in Germany. She agreed right after aborting the baby, which was twins,” she added.
Turey explained that her mother also connived with a doctor to abort a pregnancy without her knowledge.
“I didn’t complete secondary school in Ghana because I got pregnant at the age of 14 while in a boarding school. The person who impregnated me was also 16 years old.
“My mother was aware of the pregnancy, so she spoke with a doctor, and they aborted it. The doctor told me I had an infection, and it was through that he aborted it.”
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Former minister Ken Ofori-Atta and Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, on February 12, 2025, declared former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive, who is wanted for corruption and corruption-related offences.
Kissi Agyebeng, at a press conference in Accra, explained that he had to declare Ofori-Atta, who is currently outside Ghana, a fugitive because his actions showed that he never intended to return to the country to present himself to investigators of his office after several invitations.
Details of correspondence between the lawyers of the former Minister of Finance and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) have now emerged.
The content of a letter from Ofori-Atta’s lawyers to the OSP, shared by 3news.com, shows that the former minister told the Special Prosecutor’s office he could not present himself in person because he was out of the country.
“We write as Solicitors for Kenneth Ofori-Atta in respect of the above subject and refer to your letter dated 24th January 2025. We are informed by our client that a letter dated the 24th day of January 2025 was left at our client’s security post for his attention. Our client had been out of the country and therefore not in his home in Ghana at the time.
“The said letter has been brought to our attention on the instructions of our client, who is still out of Ghana. The said letter is inviting our client to attend in person at your offices on Monday, 10th February 2025, at 10 a.m.,” part of the letter is quoted.
The lawyers also indicated that Ofori-Atta was out of the country to seek medical attention, after which he could determine when he would be returning to Ghana.
It added that the former minister did inform the former Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, and the current Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, of his medical travel.
“Our client gave notice to the former Chief of Staff in early January and, more recently, to the current Chief of Staff of his trip outside the country on medical grounds. Our client is currently undergoing medical observation and tests, culminating in medical decisions to be taken in due course as to the way forward with treatment. After that, he will have a better idea of when he is able to proceed to Ghana,” the statement reads.
The lawyers then wrote that they would inform the OSP when he would be returning to the country so they could schedule a meeting.
“We are therefore humbly bringing to your attention that we shall give you notice of his arrival in the country so as to reschedule your invitation to him for the purposes as stated in the heading of your letter under reference.”
They concluded the letter by saying that they would be assisting the OSP with its investigation until Ofori-Atta returns.
“We are, however, able and willing to provide you with any information you may require to aid in your investigations until our client is back in the country for any in-person investigations outlined in the said letter.”
At the press conference on Wednesday, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, said the medical excuse given by the lawyers was just to ensure that he did not return to the country.
“The OSP is unconvinced that the purported medical letter transmitted by Mr. Ofori-Atta through his lawyers to the OSP represents a medical report to the effect that Mr. Ofori-Atta is incapacitated or is so sickly an invalid to the extent that he is physically unable to return to the jurisdiction without imperilling his life.
“No serious law enforcement agency would be convinced that the purported medical letter estops it from demanding the physical appearance of Mr. Ofori-Atta before it in the described circumstances. And certainly not the OSP. We are of the firm conviction that it is only a ruse employed by Mr. Ofori-Atta in aid of his intention to avoid his return to the jurisdiction and to personally answer questions in respect of the investigations,” he said.
BAI/EK
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The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has strongly refuted allegations published by The Herald, an Accra-based newspaper, describing the claims as false and misleading.
The allegations, centered on the Fund’s financial transactions and governance practices, have prompted MIIF to issue a detailed response to set the record straight.
In a press statement issued on February 13, 2025, the state-owned Fund categorically denied the newspaper’s claim of a GH¢1.5 billion transfer within its accounts.
The Fund also emphasized that all its financial transactions are conducted under strict regulatory approval and oversight.
“All financial transactions undertaken by MIIF are conducted with full regulatory approval and oversight,” the statement read.
The newspaper publication also revisited the ongoing audit of MIIF’s financials, an issue the Fund had previously addressed.
However, MIIF expressed surprise at the renewed focus, especially given that the audit is being conducted by the Ghana Audit Service, a constitutionally mandated body responsible for auditing public institutions.
The Fund reiterated that the audit process remains transparent and accountable.
“The Ghana Audit Service is an independent institution tasked with ensuring financial integrity, and MIIF is fully cooperating with the audit process,” the statement mentioned.
The Herald further alleged that MIIF had made unauthorized payments to a mysterious company, specifically mentioning an alleged US$10 million disbursement to BH Minerals but the MIIF dismissed this assertion unequivocally.
“There have been no illegal disbursements of funds to any company, including the alleged US$10 million payments to BH Minerals,” MIIF clarified.
The Fund reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to adhering to the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and sound corporate governance principles.
“MIIF remains committed to due process and ensures that all financial transactions align with the Public Financial Management Act and other governing regulations,” the release stated.
Providing additional context, MIIF highlighted its core mandate which include maximizing Ghana’s mineral wealth to support national development.
Since its inception, the Fund has facilitated significant investments in the mining sector, contributing to job creation, infrastructure development, and increased state revenue.
Recent initiatives by MIIF include strategic investments in critical minerals like lithium and bauxite, which are expected to play a pivotal role in Ghana’s industrialization agenda.
The Fund has also supported community development projects in mining areas, ensuring that the benefits of mineral wealth reach local communities.
MIIF reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and its intention to continue engaging with stakeholders through periodic updates on its financial reviews and strategic initiatives.
“Our focus remains on maximizing Ghana’s mineral wealth for national development while upholding the highest standards of corporate governance,” the statement concluded.
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has raised concerns over the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) decision to retain Otto Addo as Black Stars manager despite his poor results.
The minister argued that, based on performance data, the head coach should not have been kept in the role.
He also questioned the rationale behind making changes to the backroom staff while maintaining the head coach.
“The data is very poor—terrible. If we were looking at just the data, there’s no way this decision would have been made. That’s why the GFA chose to remove the entire backroom staff. It was surprising, however, that the head coach was retained while the rest were let go. Looking at the numbers alone, it’s a clear no,” he told Metro TV.
However, Adams acknowledged that there might be underlying reasons for the GFA’s decision and stated that the Ministry will engage with the FA to assess the rationale behind it.
“Something must have influenced that decision, perhaps financial considerations or enhancements to the technical team. An engagement with the GFA will help clarify what led to this choice.”
Despite the criticism, the GFA have reaffirmed its confidence in Otto Addo and tasked him with securing Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Black Stars management committee chairman Dr. Randy Abbey confirmed the decision, emphasizing the need to shift focus towards upcoming qualifiers.
“We believe the GFA have already made its decision,” Abbey told Original FM.
“The GFA is keeping Otto Addo. Right now, our priority is the World Cup qualifiers starting in March. We must reverse the poor results that led to our failure to qualify for AFCON and put the Black Stars back on the winning path.”
Otto Addo will look to redeem himself when Ghana faces Chad and Madagascar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March.
The Sports Minister has no clue why Otto Addo kept his job. He should ask questions since he will be the man paying Otto’s salary? 😡 pic.twitter.com/umc6qLLLVu
Dzodze (V/R), Feb. 13, GNA – The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Mr. Eric Edem Agbana, has expressed his willingness to collaborate with individuals, businesses, and NGOs to implement aggressive STEM programmes in the constituency.
Speaking on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated annually on February 11, Mr. Agbana highlighted the urgent need to bridge the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
“I have been reflecting deeply on the lack of opportunities and limited access to STEM education for many young girls in my beloved Ketu North constituency. The reality is stark, and the gap is undeniable,” he stated.
Mr. Agbana emphasised his commitment to expanding access to STEM education, ensuring that more young girls were equipped with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to pursue careers in science and technology.
Through initiatives such as the ‘Computer for All Schools Project’ and the ‘Edem Agbana Scholarship Scheme’, the MP and his team are taking concrete steps to bridge this gap.
He noted that on Saturday, February 15, 141 young women will be among 280 beneficiaries of the ‘Edem Agbana Scholarship Scheme’. However, he expressed concern that only a small number of them were enrolled in STEM-related programmes.
“There is still so much more to do. The challenge before us may seem daunting, but leadership is about rising to the occasion and providing solutions where others see obstacles,” he remarked.
Reaffirming his openness to partnerships, Mr. Agbana invited individuals, companies, and NGOs to work with him in promoting STEM education in Ketu North.
“I am very open to partnering with individuals, companies, and NGOs to run aggressive STEM programmes in Ketu North,” he declared.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to promote equal access and participation of women in STEM fields.
It seeks to empower young girls and women to pursue careers in science, breaking barriers that have historically limited their involvement.
With Mr. Agbana’s dedication and call for collaboration, Ketu North is poised to make significant strides in STEM education, particularly for young girls.
A High Court in Accra has set March 3, 2025, to decide whether or not the Office of the Attorney General has made a sufficient case against the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, who is standing trial for forgery among others, to mount a defence.
This was after the prosecution closed its case, having called six (6) witnesses in a bid to establish the guilt of the MP who is accused of deceit in the process of acquiring a Ghanaian passport.
Mr. Quayson has been charged with five counts of deceit of public officer, forgery of passport or travel certificate, knowingly making a false statutory statement, perjury and false declaration of office.
The offences relate to the MP’s activities in the run up to the 2020 parliamentary election, where he allegedly acquired a Ghanaian passport without renouncing his Canadian citizenship as well as making a statutory declaration on his nomination form that he owed allegiance to no country other than Ghana.
The prosecution had recalled its fifth witness yesterday to tender in the original and the full compliments of certain documents but was unable to do so because the documents were yet to be made available by the Passport Office and the Electoral Commission.
He, however, tendered in evidence the Parliamentary Nomination of the MP and was briefly cross-examined by Tsatsu Tsikata, counsel for the accused.
The witness insisted that the MP, at the time he was filing his nomination, had both Ghanaian and Canadian citizenship.
“I say so because a copy his Canadian passport which came to my custody during investigation was authenticated by the Canadian High Commission in Ghana,” he added.
Esi Dentaa Yankah, a Principal State Attorney, after the witness was discharged, told the court the prosecution was closing its case.
Justice Mary Yanzuh, the trial judge, therefore, directed both the accused and the prosecution to file the submission of no case and a response to same simultaneously within two weeks.
The court adjourned the case to March 3, 2025, to rule on whether the embattled MP needs to mount a defence.
Meanwhile, the prosecution says it will still take steps to furnish the accused person with certain documents he requested during the prosecution’s case.
Madam Yankah told the court that “with respect to the disclosure of further documents, we keep in mind that the duty to disclose is ongoing and continues, and we are making efforts to obtain those originals and make them available once received, regardless of the close of our case.”
The government is exploring the possibility of increasing the National Service Scheme (NSS) allowance as part of efforts to ease the financial burden on personnel, Acting Director of the Ghana National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has revealed.
Speaking on Joy FM’s PM Express on Wednesday, February 12, Gyamfi assured that President John Mahama is prioritizing the welfare of service personnel and actively considering an increment.
Alhaji Kassim presenting the money to the directorate
The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has donated GHS100,000 to the Effutu Health Directorate to support their effort in combating the cholera outbreak.
According to the GHS report, three persons have been confirmed dead with 29 positive cases being managed.
Former Municipal Chief Executive for the Effutu Municipality, Alhaji Zubairu Kassim, presented the cash on behalf of the MP and appealed to residents to participate in an upcoming clean-up exercise to ensure the eradication of cholera in Winneba.
Residents of Effutu have commended Afenyo-Markin for his continuous support of the health needs of the people in the Municipality.
This donation is just one example of his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents.
Afenyo-Markin has also urged the Health Ministry to release resources immediately to the Effutu Municipal Health Directorate to prevent further escalation of the outbreak.
In a letter dated February 11, 2025, Afenyo-Markin highlighted the alarming rise in suspected cholera cases, which have now reached 412, with three reported deaths. Cases have been recorded at key health facilities, including the Winneba Municipal Hospital, Winneba Health Centre, and the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) Clinic.
According to the Minority Leader, the outbreak has placed severe strain on local health facilities and personnel, particularly in coastal areas where infections are rapidly increasing.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin has called on the Minister of Health to provide immediate support to combat the outbreak, emphasizing the need for financial and logistical support to facilitate sanitation efforts, fuel costs, medical supplies, and public health education campaigns.
He expressed hope for a swift response to safeguard public health in the affected communities.
Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr. Daniel McKorley
Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr. Daniel McKorley, i February last year asserted that the local economy was largely controlled by foreigners.
Speaking at the 2023 Annual New Year School and Conference at the University of Ghana, Legon, Dr Daniel McKorley said, “Ghanaian businessmen, don’t control any sector of this country, rather, we contribute, in fact, all sectors in Ghana are controlled by foreigners.”
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Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr. Daniel McKorley, has expressed concern about the disparity in Ghana’s economy and lack of control by indigenes.
According to him, the economy, has over the years, been largely controlled by foreigners while Ghanaians only play a contributory role.
Speaking at the 2023 Annual New Year School and Conference at the University of Ghana, Legon, Dr Daniel McKorley said, “Ghanaian businessmen, don’t control any sector of this country, rather, we contribute, in fact, all sectors in Ghana are controlled by foreigners.”
“Banking is controlled by Nigerians and South Africans, retail is controlled by Lebanese and Indians, manufacturing is controlled by Indians and Lebanese, telecoms sector is controlled by British and South Africans, oil and gas, mining, trading, you name it, they are controlled by foreigners,” Dr McKorley pointed out.
Touching on how foreign dominance in Ghana’s economy can be addressed, McDan urged for competent Ghanaian companies to be given first-right opportunities in growth industries.
He also called for the participation of Ghanaian businesses to participate in key sectors of the economy.
“We must know this, small businesses don’t build nations, big businesses do. When the big businesses lead the way, they build small businesses around and push growth and become the true engine of growth,” he stressed.
The 2023 Annual New Year School and Conference is ‘Positioning the African market for sustainable economic development through African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)’.
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An X user, Peace Ighodaro, has reacted to the engagement of 2Face and his lover, Natasha Osawuru, stating that she is making a mistake.
She stated this on Thursday, ina tweet via her verified handle on X.
Note that the singer has been making rounds on the social media since announcing his separation from his wife, Annie and revealing that he is in a relationship with Natasha Osawuru, majority leader of the Edo state House of Assembly.
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, and for ladies, it’s the perfect occasion to showcase style, elegance, and a touch of romance. Whether you’re planning a cozy dinner date, attending a fancy event, or simply enjoying time with loved ones, choosing the right outfit can help you feel confident, beautiful, and ready to embrace the day. Here are some outfit ideas to inspire your Valentine’s look.
Romantic Dresses: The Ultimate Choice
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, a romantic dress is always a safe and stunning choice. Opt for soft hues like red, pink, or even classic black, which exude romance and sophistication. A red midi or maxi dress, whether it’s flowy or form-fitting, can be perfect for an elegant evening. Lace, satin, or silk fabrics can add a touch of luxury, while intricate details like ruffles, bows, or floral patterns can make the outfit feel even more feminine and special.
If you’re looking for something more playful, a pink or blush-colored dress with a flattering silhouette—such as a fit-and-flare or wrap dress—adds a modern yet romantic vibe. For a chic yet cozy option, a sweater dress paired with over-the-knee boots can give off both warmth and style.
Chic Jumpsuits or Rompers
For those who want to break away from traditional dresses, jumpsuits or rompers can be a stylish alternative. Opt for a form-fitting design with statement sleeves or a deep V-neckline to add sophistication. A jumpsuit in red or deep burgundy can bring a fresh twist to your Valentine’s Day ensemble, offering both comfort and a fashionable edge.
Accessorizing for the Perfect Look
The key to completing any Valentine’s outfit is the right accessories. Delicate jewelry, such as a pair of sparkling earrings, a dainty necklace, or a charm bracelet, can elevate your outfit without overpowering it. A stylish handbag in a complementary color and a pair of classic heels, whether in nude or metallic shades, can tie everything together.
Conclusion
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love, and your outfit should make you feel just as special. Whether you choose a romantic dress, a chic jumpsuit, or a cozy yet fashionable ensemble, make sure to choose something that reflects your personality and makes you feel confident. With the right outfit, you’ll be ready to embrace the day and create lasting memories.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta wanted for allegations of corruption and corruption-related offences, including the release of state funds for the construction of the National Cathedral project.
The Office says it is investigating the former minister in four high-profile cases, including the contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for the stated objective of the enhancement of revenue assurance in the downstream petroleum sector, upstream petroleum production and minerals and metals resources value chain.
It is also investigating him for the termination of a distribution loss reduction and associated network improvement project contract between Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Beijing Technology (BXC).
Again, the OSP says it is investigating Mr. Ofori-Atta for the procurement of contractors and materials and activities, as well as payments in respect of the National Cathedral project.
The fourth case has to do with “activities and payments in respect of a contract awarded by the Ministry of Health initially commenced by the Ministry of Special Developments Initiatives to service Ghana Auto Group Limited for purchases and after sales service and maintenance of 307 Mercedes Benz sprinter ambulances for the National Ambulance Service.”
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, speaking at a press conference where he declared the former minister a fugitive, indicated that Mr. Ofori-Atta was asked to appear at the OSP in person on February 10, 2025 at 10GMT for an interview, but he chose to instruct his lawyers to inform the OSP that he was out of the jurisdiction indefinitely on medical grounds.
“A few minutes ago, I signed a directive declaring a high-profile person a fugitive from justice. The person is wanted by the OSP to answer charges in respect of several cases… the fugitive’s name is Ken Ofori-Atta,” the Special Prosecutor announced.
The OSP further indicated that it is clear that Mr. Ofori-Atta has no intention of willingly returning to the jurisdiction, hence the OSP would take all necessary legal steps to secure his return to the jurisdiction and attendance at the OSP.
“Mr. Ofori-Atta, you have two choices. You can either return to the jurisdiction voluntarily or the OSP will enforce your return,” he added.
Home Raid
Meanwhile, the OSP has denied any involvement with the armed individuals who allegedly raided the home of the former minister.
“That could not have been the OSP, and that is not our style. If the OSP enters your premises, you will not be in doubt as to where the OSP had come from, and your lawyers will not have cause to inquire as to whether it was the OSP,” Mr. Agyebeng said at the press conference.
According to him, information gathered by the Office suggests that the raid was either staged or at best perpetrated by certain individuals to discredit the OSP.
Ken’s Lawyers
Mr. Ofori-Atta’s lawyers had written to the OSP indicating that the former minister was out of the country on health grounds – undergoing observation and tests culminating in medical decisions to be taken in due course as to the way forward with treatment.
The lawyers however, indicated that they are “able and willing to provide you with any information you may require to aid in your investigations until our client is back in the country for any in-person investigations outlined in the said letter.”
OSP Disagrees
But Kissi Agyebeng, in response to the letter, indicated that the “OSP is unconvinced that the purported medical letter transmitted by Mr. Ofori-Atta through his lawyers to the OSP represents a medical report to the effect that Mr. Ofori-Atta is incapacitated or is so sickly an invalid to the extent that he is physically unable to return to the jurisdiction without imperiling his life.”
He said no serious law enforcement agency would be convinced that the purported medical letter stops it from demanding the physical appearance of Mr. Ofori-Atta before it in the described circumstances. And certainly not the OSP.
“We are of the firm conviction that it is only a ruse employed by Mr. Ofori-Atta in aid of his intention to avoid his return to the jurisdiction and to personally answer questions in respect of the investigations,” he added.
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